Chapter 196: Grand Duke (3)

Risha - a title for the best warrior of the Demon clan.

Why was Chun Yeowun there instead of Marquis Irene?

“W-where is my daughter?”

Duke Bevman asked with a trembling voice. Looking at him, Chun Yeowun answered coldly.

“She must be in the place where you were trying to send me.”

“B-Bamut!”

The prison where their clan's most vicious members were imprisoned; monsters ravenous for their desires. His daughter was in that abhorrible place…?

Being engulfed by the thought that this man harmed his son and daughter, Duke Bevman tried to attack in rage.

“You bastard!”

Phat!

His body, which was about to blow out, was suddenly stopped not by his will but by someone else’s. An unfathomable demonic power was holding him back.

‘T-this?’

Duke Bevman turned his head and looked at the one moving towards him.

“Grand Duke!”

“What happened? The person there is… human.”

At the words of Grand Duke, the yard where the demons had gathered was suddenly filled with whispers. There had never been any chance of humans invading their planet, so this was a tremendous deal.

The lost-tempered Duke Bevman grasped what kind of situation this was and tried to speak.

“Sire! Grand Duke! This human holds Arisha's Armor!”

“Arisha’s Armor?”

There was no need to explain what happened anymore. This one piece of information was more than needed.

As soon as the words were spoken, Duke Igor raised his hand next to Grand Duke Kaliaf.

Chachacha!

All the demons who witnessed it pulled out their weapons.

Wheing!

Clack!

Furthermore, the defense systems installed on the top of the castle walls were activated, and numerous muzzle-shaped devices were aimed at Chun Yeowun. And if one was able to get so many people on alert with a single signal from hand, then it meant that they were well trained.

Duke Igor stepped forward and said, “Human. Is it true that you have Arisha’s Armor?”

Chun Yeowun crossed his arms and answered.

“So?”

Chun Yeowun’s relaxed response didn’t sit well with Duke Igor. In a way, this human was in the middle of the enemy camp, and just like the other insignificant human beings, he should be crawling in fear in front of the most high-ranking demons, but he displayed none of it.

“Cheeky bastard.”

As Duke Igor raised his hand while extending just his index and middle finger, Chun Yeowun could then feel the vibration in the place he stood.

Drrrr!

At the same time, an energy barrier had formed around him and enclosed him like a tube, making it difficult to move even a few steps.

Phat!

Without missing the chance, Duke Bevman moved away from Chun Yeowun. Duke Igor was bewildered seeing him all vigilant about a human.

“Duke Bevman. What are you doing?”

To which the answer came in a serious tone.

“That person is like Arisha of the Earth. Do not look down on him.”

“Arisha of the Earth?”

Duke Igor thought those words were absurd. As if it wasn’t enough to act scared of a human, he compared him to Arisha.

“Hahaha. Duke Bevman, you are talking nonsense. Aren’t you just scared of that human?”

Duke Bevman bit his lip at the ridicule. Despite being the left and right arm of the Grand Duke, they were still rivals. That statement was definitely an attack to lower his position.

“Well, you did well. Your decision isn’t wrong. Humans can’t stand the environment here. Hahaha.”

The gravity of this planet was ten times that of Earth. In addition, the oxygen was much lower than on Earth which made it tough for humans to survive.

“Duke Igor.”

“Yes, Your Highness?”

“Enough of this, and retrieve Arisha's Armor from that human.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

The smiling Duke Igor approached Chun Yeowun. Chun Yeowun, who was caught behind the barrier, merely remained there as if he was waiting to see what else they would do.

Duke Igor spoke to him.

“Human. Even breathing must be turning hard for you. From the moment you entered this place, you have been pushing yourself to the end.”

When Duke Igor arrived in front of Chun Yeowun, the Duke suggested while motioning as if he was ready to flick his finger.

“This Duke will show mercy to you. If you want to live, give me Arisha's Armor. Then I will spare your life. But how long can you even last….”

“Phew.”

At that moment, Chun Yeowun took a deep breath. Duke Igor thought it was because of the less oxygen.

“It will get harder and harder for you to breathe. Hurry up—”

“I am getting used to it.”

“What?”

Chun Yeowun breathed naturally, which made Duke Igor frown.

By now, it was normal for a human’s face to be distorted and in pain because of a lack of oxygen. However, Chun Yeowun seemed fine.

[The lung capacity has been adjusted to the oxygen concentration of this environment.]

Of course, this was because he had Nano. Nano made it easier for the body to receive oxygen from his new place. Thanks to that, he adjusted well.

That’s not all.

Shh!

Duke Igor was even more puzzled as Chun Yeowun easily took a step ahead.

‘What is this? How is he moving?’

The place is ten times the size of the Earth, and the extreme gravity should have made the human feel a lot of new weight on him. However, what was this light step?

What he had witnessed made him puzzled, and Chun Yeowun put his hand on the energy barrier around him.

“Don’t act stupid. That is a field of 100,000 amperes. If you don’t want to lose your hand….”

Chhhik!

Before finishing his sentence, Chun Yeowun’s hand had already touched the barrier.

At that moment, the barrier waved.

Pang!

With the sound, the barrier began to split open like a glass. It was then that Duke Igor finally realized….

‘This one is dangerous.’

He moved back and shouted.

“Detroit!”

— Wheing!

A red light flashed from the muzzle on the castle wall.

When enough energy was condensed….

“Shoot!”

After the command, the muzzles shot out numerous beams, hitting the barrier that Chun Yeowun was tearing.

Kwakwakwang!

The rays were so intense that nothing else could be seen. At a distance, Duke Igor mumbled a question.

“Is he dead?”

It was then that he heard a voice.

“Stop.”

It was Grand Duke Kaliaf’s command. At his word, Duke Igor bowed.

Slash!

“Huh?”

At a sudden moment, a sharp sense passed through their stomach. The sense passed from him to the Grand Duke and the other demons.

“Your Highness!”

“It’s dangerous!”

The demons tried to act as shields and block it.

“Stand back.”

Tak!

With those words, Grand Duke Kaliaf flicked his finger lightly. Then the space in front shook, and the sharp sense got sucked into it.

Shhhh!

The dust from the beams was also removed, and Chun Yeowun was seen.

“He withstood Detroit?”

“I-is he really human?”

The demons couldn’t help but be shocked at the sight. Chun Yeowun stepped ahead and said, “Quite good.”

It was the first time someone blocked the Invisible Sword imbued with Sky Demon Energy this way.

If the Sky Demon Energy is placed on the Invisible Sword, the power is doubled. Regular demons would have tried to block it with their abilities, but Grand Duke Kaliaf blocked it with his unique ability.

“… it’s been a long time since I’ve seen a good swordsman like you.”

Grand Duke Kaliaf walked out looking interested.

“Your Highness!”

The Demon clan under his command were shocked as they watched their leader show an interest in an existence that had nothing to do with their clan or his men. Duke Igor, who avoided the attack, shouted.

“Your Highness! You don’t have to do this. I—”

“He isn’t someone you can take on.”

“Huh?”

Grand Duke highly valued the ability of Chun Yeowun. At his words, Duke Igor just clenched his teeth and glared at Chun Yeowun because he couldn’t go against his Lord’s command.

He then heard Chun Yeowun’s words.

“I spared your life.”

Crack!

‘That bastard!’

Chun Yeowun's provocation worked. Even if he didn’t, he thought this insulted him in front of the other demons.

“You trivial human!”

Phat!

Duke Igor flew to Chun Yeowun. The moment he moved, horns protruded from his forehead, and his appearance changed.

As soon as he attacks, he transforms his body into the awakened form. Apart from his anger, he was a veteran in battle. He decided to do his best and give his all, knowing that Chun Yeowun was extraordinary.

Pang!

At the moment of his awakening, a tremendous amount of demonic power created a wind force in all directions.

This is the momentum to kill Chun Yeowun.

“I’ll kill you!”

“You will die too.”

Shhh!

Chun Yeowun drew a vertical slash with a sword. A black line appeared in the air and then passed to the rushing Duke Igor.

Slash!

“Kuak!”

Duke Igor’s body stopped as his painful scream erupted.

“W-what is… this….”

“You should have listened to your master.”

Chun Yeowun smiled, looking at him.

“You… You…”

Chak!

Before he could let out his anger, Duke Igor’s body was split in half. Even the nucleus inside his body was shattered. A black smoke broke out from his body, and ashes began to scatter.

Psss!

There was a moment of silence. All the demons who saw the scene were shocked at it.

‘D-Duke Igor instantly…?’

‘Is that man really a human?’

Duke Igor, who was thought to be the second-in-command to Grand Duke Kaliaf, was cut to two instantly.

There should be an overwhelming difference in their skills to achieve this result.

‘I warned him.’

Duke Bevman clicked his tongue and thought it was fortunate that Grand Duke Kaliaf had stopped him when he tried to attack Chun Yeowun.

With this, Chun Yeowun proved his strength to the demons. Being shocked, Grand Duke Kaliaf spoke.

“It is surprising… to cut through the space with a sword.”

In that brief moment, he noticed that the single slash from Chun Yeowun cut through space. He was the only one from the demons to see this. His lips twitched. He was feeling elated.

“It has been two thousand years since I have felt this intense emotion.”

A strong force wanting to win.

He didn’t hide his joy in meeting a strong man after a long time.

Grand Duke Kaliaf smiled and stepped forward.

“I like this.”

Shh!

The black iron guard of one of Duke Kaliaf’s legs disassembled and turned into a spear. It was a strange spear with seven blades.

Chun Yeowun’s eyes lit up. The spear that was called was one of Arisha's Armor weapons…

‘As expected.’

Chun Yeowun had guessed that two of his weapons weren’t on Earth, which seemed accurate.

Grand Duke Kaliaf made a proposal to Chun Yeowun.

“Human. How about making a bet?”

“Bet?”

“Yes. I like you.”

“So?”

“I want you.”

Grand Duke Kaliaf said with a greedy face and licked his lips.

At the disgusting sight, Chun Yeowun frowned.

Ignoring Chun Yeowun’s reaction, Grand Duke Kaliaf continued.

“Compete with me. If you lose, hand over Arisha's Armor and become my subordinate.”

At those words, the demons panicked. To say that he wanted Chun Yeowun as a subordinate was shocking.

“It isn’t a bad proposal to you. Even if you lose, you will have the honor of becoming my right arm in the future as the Demon King.”

Grand Duke Kaliaf said as if his victory was decided. Chun Yeowun then responded with a smile.

“And if you lose?”

“It will not happen.”

The Grand Duke’s confidence now seemed like arrogance.

“If that happens, I’ll give you everything you want. Do you have something you want?”

At that, Chun Yeowun stepped ahead and said, “You might not be able to handle it.”

“Huhuhu~ there is nothing that this Grand Duke cannot handle. Say it.”

“I am thinking of assuming the position of the Demon King that you people like so much would be good.”

“What?”

The leisure expression on Grand Duke Kaliaf had hardened in an instant.

DOTDG Staff Note:

The term ‘nucleus/nuclei’ will now be consistently used for demons and ‘core/s’ for monsters. These terms were interchangeably used, but our dear translator said they significantly differ since the demons’ nuclei don’t have energy as the monsters’ cores do.

Angel’s Corner

Did you notice something? Hehe. I’ll continue adding little facts at the beginning of every chapter if you guys want me to. ??