Chapter 2525 – 2525. Savior Of The Academy

“Damn it…. How can it damage my true form?”

The demon sword Dellas grumbled. I glared at Dellas.

“This bastard… is changing the subject.”

“I’m not changing the subject. I’m asking because I’m curious.”

“It’s anti-magic, resistance to magic, and the power of a demon hunter. All of them are fatal to demons.”

“I’m not a typical demon. I’m the only case that was born as a demon sword and promoted to a demon. In my demon sword state, I’m much more solid than a diamond. You can’t break my body like this.”

“What do you want to say? Get to the point when I’m listening.”

“That sword. What is that sword? It’s already surpassed the level of a cursed sword. The power imbued in that sword is truly terrifying. What the hell is it?”

I looked at the Hwaryeon Blade. Red lightning flowed along the blade due to the influence of the Soul of Lightning.

‘Is this bastard talking about… the Authority?’

Using the Authority is no joke.

“It’s none of your business. Tell me about Mekin.”

“Damn it. Aren’t you tempted by me? I know countless swordsmanship techniques. Some of them can make you the best swordsman of the era just by learning them! Aren’t you really tempted by my swordsmanship?!”

“You’ve been changing the subject since earlier.”

I swung the Hwaryeon Blade down. The tip of the demon sword was cut off. About the length of a finger joint. The demon sword trembled.

“Kuaaaak! I understand! I’ll tell you! Mekin has ordered all the demons of the 5th Legion to invade Earth with all their might!”

“When?”

“Not long ago! Not even a month!”

“Anything else? Didn’t Mekin order you to do anything else?”

“Nothing like that! I was just finding a way to descend to Earth in my own way!”

“Is that why you’re causing trouble in this family? Why did you descend here of all places? It wouldn’t matter if it was another country.”

“It just so happened that the idiot of this family wanted me, and this country is easy to operate in.”

“…Korea is easy to operate in?”

“In other places, it’s difficult to exert even 20% of my original power, but in this country, I can exert up to 50% if I do well. I don’t know the reason. Maybe the other legion commanders have arranged something.”

Arranged my ass.

In the original story, Korea is just the starting point. It’s just a coincidence that the first demon descended in Korea.

‘No, it’s not a coincidence. The original game is Korean.’

The important thing is not that. The demons can exert up to 50% or more of their power. Of course, there will be conditions attached. Like sacrifices, basically. The demon sword Dellas, this bastard was probably planning to suck the sacrifices dry from the Ok family.

“What is Mekin’s plan?”

“I don’t know. Do you think I would know his great plan?”

“I guess not. I don’t think that guy would tell a mere baron.”

“A mere baron…. That’s harsh. There are countless guys in the legion who haven’t even received a title! I’m definitely not someone you can look down on!”

“Do you have any other useful information?”

I raised the Hwaryeon Blade. I was planning to smash him if he didn’t give me information. Of course, I’d smash him even if he did. Did he feel my killing intent? Dellas shouted urgently.

“L, legion commanders! This order was given after the legion commanders held a meeting! The other legions are also seriously committed to invading Earth! The legion commanders are planning to invade Earth even if they have to overdo it!”

“I know that. I’m curious as to why they made such a decision.”

“I don’t know exactly… but there’s a rumor. That the Demon God gave a revelation to the legion commanders… and that the legion commanders used divine objects they plundered in the past to glimpse the future! The content was so terrible that they’re rushing the invasion.”

Demon God.

The being above the legion commanders. An Outer God. In the original story, it’s only mentioned, but it doesn’t appear.

“It’s not the Demon God.”

The relationship between the Demon God and the legions is more like a trade than a dominance. The legion offers the worlds they invade and conquer to the Demon God, and the demons of the legion receive power, infinite lifespan, and the authority to invade other worlds.

“How are you so sure about that?”

“I have no reason to tell you. Hasn’t the legion ordered you to kill me?”

“Hehe. Demon hunter. Do you think you’re something special? Just because you have the power to resist the legion doesn’t mean you’ve become the legion’s natural enemy. You’re just a bothersome bug. If the legion tries to kill you, they can kill you easily. Don’t be arrogant, demon hunter! You’re just a human! Even a duke-level legion commander… no, even a count-level can kill a human like you in 10 seconds!”

“Do you think I don’t know that there are restrictions on the descent of those above the count level? Don’t bluff.”

I swung the Hwaryeon Blade. This time, I cut off 10cm from the end.

“Kuaaaaaak!”

Magic power burst out of the demon sword and covered my body. But nothing happened.

“What are you doing?”

“This is insane…! My full-power mind control doesn’t work?! How strong is your mental barrier?!”

“Last question. Tell me what you know about the 8th Legion Commander Baal.”

“I know you’re going to kill me! Do you think I’ll tell you?!”

“I’m giving you a chance to die comfortably.”

“……”

Dellas closed his mouth. The magic power that had been covering my body also disappeared.

“To know about Baal, who recently became a legion commander… you really are a demon hunter. The 8th Legion Commander Baal is running wild in the demon realm. He’s causing friction with other legions. Recently, there’s been trouble with the 2nd Legion.”

“What about the other legion commanders? Aren’t they attacking Baal?”

“I don’t know the reason, but they’re leaving him alone. I don’t know anything about the 8th Legion Commander Baal.”

“What about information about other demons hiding in Korea?”

“I don’t know. Did you think we trust each other and share our locations?”

“I was just asking in case.”

At the same time, I used the Authority of Truth. I had to check if his words were true.

『Using the Authority of Truth to determine if the target’s words are true.』

『Karma: Good (2) is used.』

『The target’s words are true.』

“Die now.”

I swung the Hwaryeon Blade and cut the demon sword’s blade in half. Even though it was still alive, I swung the Hwaryeon Blade again. Until the demon sword was completely destroyed.

“Kuaaaaaaaaaak!”

In the end, the demon sword Dellas died.

I had no regrets. It was clearly a worse sword than the Hwaryeon Blade, so there was no reason to have any regrets. Even if it was better than the Hwaryeon Blade, it was a demon. There was no reason to use a sword that barked so loudly.

‘I tested it before destroying it, but it didn’t even go into my inventory.’

The demon sword Dellas was treated as a living being. Well, it was a demon, so it was natural.

『Successfully hunted a demon. The effect of Demon Hunter (SS) is enhanced.』

『Karma: Good (10) increases.』

『Demon Hunter (SS) absorbs a portion of the power of the demon killed.』

『Slash
Rank: B+
Converts mana into a slash.』

I tried using Slash. Mana was consumed, and a black slash appeared in the air. The slash flew towards the wall. The stone wall was slightly dented, but it didn’t go in deep.

‘Power and speed. I don’t like any of it. The only advantage is that the slash flies without swinging the sword.’

Unless the power is strong. Swinging the sword directly is several times more powerful.

‘I don’t think I’ll use Slash.’

My business was done, so I went back.

I was going to use a space-movement scroll, but I decided to move directly.

‘Ok Inha saw me coming down. There’s no need to be suspected of space movement by using a space-movement scroll here.’

If space movement is revealed, things could get complicated later. They might develop a barrier or ability to block space movement in preparation for me.

‘It’s better to hide important abilities.’

I went upstairs.

Ok Inha was still sitting in the dojo. Of course, I knew through my senses.

“You didn’t report it to the Hero Association. Well, I understand. It would be a disgrace if it was known that the head of the family made a contract with a demon and became a demon.”

“No. I was waiting for you. As soon as you leave, I plan to report it to the Hero Association. I will also report your actions. Public opinion will change slightly in your favor.”

Dark hero.

It sounds good, but it’s still an unauthorized hero activity. In other words, it was private justice. Basically, I was a criminal. The bounty was 8 billion. No, it recently went up to 10 billion. It’s only this much because I’m a dark hero. If I was a villain, it would be over 30 billion.

‘Considering what I’m going to do in the future… it’ll be over 30 billion.’

I turned my back on Ok Inha and flew towards the sky. I put on the ghost cloak I had taken off and moved.

[Do you have anything else to do?]

Makina, who had been quiet, asked. She must have been watching videos on the radio while I was working.

‘I’ll take care of the trash while I’m at it.’

[Trash? Who?]

‘The spies hiding in the Hero Association. I’ve already investigated their locations. Check my smartphone.’

[Wow. Are you really going to kill them all today? Korea will be in chaos tomorrow! That’s going to be fun!]

‘You’re talking like it’s someone else’s problem. You have to manipulate public opinion after this is over. Get ready.’

[Huh? Manipulate public opinion? Why? You don’t even care about public opinion!]

‘It’s not an ordinary incident, it’s the murder of a Korean Hero Association executive. If I just kill them, I’ll become a villain. And a must-kill S-class villain.’

If that happened, it could turn out like my first life. S-class heroes from all over the world would gather in Korea to kill me.

‘But if there’s video evidence that the association executive I killed was a demon, the story changes.’

A dark hero who killed a traitor to humanity, a demon. People will praise me.

The Hero Association will bow their heads to the people as if they were criminals. And they will conduct their own audits to find the demons.

[Why do I have to manipulate public opinion? Can’t you do it?]

‘One more spirit orb.’

[I’ll do it! Jeokgwang will be the best dark hero! Trust me! The uncivilized Earthlings can’t beat me in the cyber world!]

I hid my presence and sneaked into the mansion of a Hero Association executive.

But it was useless.

『Demon Hunter (SS) has detected the presence of a demon.』

『All stats temporarily increase.』

『Attack power against demons temporarily increases.』

Just as Demon Hunter (SS) sensed the presence of a demon, the demon also noticed my presence. Well, it’s also because I didn’t hide my power. If I wanted to, I could turn off the Demon Hunter (SS) trait.

‘But I didn’t come here to assassinate.’

I have to fight head-on.

That way, I can record the evidence video.

‘The recording is in progress, right?’

[Yes, the video is automatically sent to your smartphone from the moment you put on your suit. Your smartphone has unlimited capacity.]

‘That’s good.’

In front of me, Hero Association executive Na Doryong walked out wearing a bathrobe. He was a muscular giant, reaching 2m in height. A gruesome scar remained on his upper chest, near his collarbone. Because of that scar, he was called a bear when he was active as a hero.

“A criminal who only kills villains has come to find me. Did you come to kill me? Unfortunately, I’m not a villain. If you came to talk, you’re welcome.”

I stared at him. The video would be recording what I was seeing.

“Na Doryong. 63 years old. Korean Hero Association executive. In charge of supplies. Embezzled supplies and payments by taking bribes from companies. Covered up the murder of civilians by a frontman hero through connections.”

“…Oh. Now you’re trying to frame me as a villain with lies.”

He spread his senses. He was checking if there was anyone else, if there was a hidden camera. After confirming that there was nothing around, he raised one corner of his mouth.

“You came to find me alone? You’re desperate to die.”

It seems he judged that there was no camera in my suit. Judging by his behavior, he’s an old-fashioned guy, so he can’t think that far.

“And a traitor to humanity who made a contract with a demon.”

“…This guy is completely insane. As an executive of the Hero Association, I will punish you, a criminal.”

“The reason I don’t belong to the Hero Association… is because I don’t want to work under a dirty bastard like you.”