Regressor’s Life After Retirement

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[ Birth of the Demon King (2) ]

[Who are you? ?]

Although they were speaking with the same mouth, the felt atmosphere was completely different.

If Berit was deliberately showing his presence everywhere to make himself look like the devil,

then gooooo…

Baal was overwhelming his surroundings just by standing still.

The devil of devils.

The true ruler of the demon world.

Baal was not used to looking up at anything since he had never come down from the highest throne.

[My throat hurts.]

Baal muttered softly to the demon rabbit looking down at him from the sky.

At that moment, the surrounding demonic energy fluctuated and a heavy pressure was created in the area.

Kugugugugung…!

The pressure had little effect on Lily.

Baal raised his eyebrows as if he was impressed by the sight.

[Hoo…]

Rather, the reaction occurred somewhere else.

“Heehee…!”

“Whoops…!”

Flutter.

The demons who were watching the battle of the demon king candidates from afar could not bear the pressure and sat down and trembled.

‘I am dealing with the demonic energy that exists around me with will alone. This is the level of interference with the rules of the world…’

Abraxas looked at Baal, who had descended on Berit’s body, with a stern expression.

I expected it to be strong.

But the moment I got a glimpse of some of Baal’s power, I felt the need to raise awareness even more.

While Baal’s gaze was focused on Lily, she used all her knowledge and magical means to analyze Baal.

Ugh!

Her eyes shone bright blue.

‘What resides in Berit’s body is not the entire soul of Baal, but a part of it. I created a magical device that allows me to inhabit his body at any time through my oath of existence.’

‘The traces of the soul lead south. It’s probably the one with the main body. Wait a minute, but it’s not just one place, right? Why is it so… spread out in so many places?’

‘It was said that the entire northern part of the Demon World belongs to the territory ruled by Baal. No way…’

At that moment, Abraxas thought of a hypothesis and his expression hardened.

I’ll have to check a little more for details, but if what I think is correct, it may be a big variable in future fights.

‘Anyway, within the realm he dominates, Baal…’

is a being infinitely close to god.

[I will ask again. Who are you? For an insignificant race to achieve this much growth… Is there still something in this demon world that I don’t know about?]

However, being a ‘close’ existence also means that it is still incomplete.

Abraxas noticed that fact in Baal’s tone of voice, which was mixed with curiosity and discomfort.

At the same time, a thin smile appeared on her lips.

‘I didn’t realize Lily’s identity.’

This meant that Abraxas’ camouflage magic was that good, but it also proved that Baal was not omnipotent.

[There is no way a demon powerful enough to aim for the position of Demon King would be so imbecile that he cannot speak…]

“I know how to do it.”

Lily pouted her lips and spoke at Baal’s provocation. But no further answer was given.

Instead, he sent a message to Abraxas.

-As. What should I do now?

It was a wise decision.

We must not reveal our identity to Baal yet.

However, Lily was not skilled enough to deal with the Demon King with words.

It was commendable that he asked Abraxas first instead of hastily answering the question.

Abraxas sent a message to Lily.

-First of all, I don’t think that guy will attack me right away. Instead of fighting, let’s dig up some more information through conversation.

-huh. okay.

At that time, Baal, whose patience was slowly running out, bared his teeth and asked:

[How many times are you going to make me ask for your name?]

Lily gave an alias she had prepared in advance.

“My name is… Nibaniba!”

The demons who learned the name of the demon rabbit for the first time murmured.

“Nibaniba….”

“I can sense strong power right from the name….”

“It must have some special meaning.”

In fact, it was just a pronunciation of ‘Bani Bani’ backwards.

When he learned the other person’s name, Baal’s irritated frown also eased slightly.

[Nibanibara… Fortunately, it wasn’t an animal that couldn’t communicate.]

It was a relaxed tone of voice.

At the same time, the magic power that had been weighing down the area dissipated, and the demons who were choking and screaming were barely able to control their bodies again.

Of course, as soon as the demons were able to control their bodies, they immediately fell flat.

Because everyone knew who the being who appeared in front of them was through Berit’s last cry.

The demons trembled and worshiped Baal.

“Baal Baal…”

“The greatest king…”

Baal looked around with satisfaction and frowned.

This is because he saw three demons who did not even bow down to him, let alone lie flat on their faces.

[I see a lot of arrogant things these days.]

The moment the demonic energy that had been creeping up turned sharp and was about to turn towards them,

“They are my subordinates. “Don’t touch it.”

Lily blocked their path and raised her rabbit eyes fiercely.

Baal looked at the scene for a moment, then smiled and withdrew his magic power.

[It looks like you’ve already gained some pretty strong followers.]

The demons, who had expected a fierce battle due to the unexpectedly friendly tone of voice, slowly raised their heads in wonder.

Baal was laughing.

[You who want to become the Demon King Nibaniba. After seeing it with my own eyes, I have to admit that you are stronger than Berit.]

But that smile was extremely arrogant and cunning.

Baal was confident that his words would come true.

[I will allow you to become the devil. But before that, you will have to swear loyalty to me.]

“…….”

Baal responded to Berit’s summons and descended here, but granting Berit’s wish was a different matter.

Fluffy.

Baal’s body rose into the air and 12 pairs of wings unfolded from his back.

Clap la la la rock!

They looked more like black angel wings than devil’s wings.

The wide spread wings were so huge and majestic that they seemed to cover the entire sky.

In that state, Baal looked down at everyone on earth and continued speaking.

That voice echoed loudly throughout the Demon Castle.

[Belial, the previous owner of this castle, was my close friend and loyal subject. Since he was destroyed by the Allied Forces, I have not forgotten for a single moment my revenge on him!]

Inside Abraxas’s pocket, Belial was shouting [That abominable bastard!], but thanks to Abraxas, he blocked the sound in advance. No one heard it.

[As the king representing the demon world, I ask Nibaniva, who is trying to become Belial’s successor and the new king of this land, to join in the revenge!]

Baal turned away from Berit, who had summoned him.

Instead, I chose the piece that seemed more to my liking.

The abyss-like gaze was directed at Lily.

[Nibaniba. I hope you will ‘swear your existence’ to me and prove that our alliance will never change.]

“…….”

The words were flashy, but in the end, they were nothing more than a threat.

It means that if you are not loyal, you will not be recognized as an ally, and a warning that if you are not an ally, you will not be able to become the Demon King.

Murmur.

‘what. In the end, you’re saying that you can only become a demon lord if you get Baal’s permission?’

‘shit. If that’s the case, why take the test? Just let the guy you like become the devil.’

‘I was originally going to do that, but Nibaniba showed up and got in the way.’

‘No matter how much you say you are Baal, this is a bit too much…’

The demons who were lying down glanced at Baal with uncomfortable gazes.

[Demon King Selection Test]

Demon King. A status that all demons aspire to.

A sweet fruit that can be achieved after endless struggle and achievement.

Baal came to the examination room and said this.

-You can become the devil only if you obey me.

No matter how Baal was the most powerful person in the demon world, his actions went too far.

Even the Demon King, who had remained silent after Baal appeared, spoke in a voice filled with concern.

{No matter how much Baal is involved in the test, it is…}

[What are you dissatisfied with? Did I say that I would turn an unqualified person into a demon lord?]

{That’s not true…}

The demon lord rolled his eyes and avoided Baal’s cold glare.

Because I didn’t want to be broken by Baal’s hands.

Abraxas had been exchanging words with Lily since a while ago.

-You can never swear to exist.

-Then what should I do? Fight?

-We lack justification. Let me think about it a little more for a moment.

-Yes….

If Lily [Oath of Existence] to Baal here, it will only be a matter of time before Baal discovers their true identity.

Then, the operation to secretly gather forces from the north and surround Baal from above and below will become impossible.

So what if you choose to fight Baal?

‘It is unnatural for us to reject Baal’s offer here. Baal is using Belial’s invasion of the dimensional hub as justification. If we refuse, our intentions will be suspected and there is a high chance that our true identity will be discovered by the demons.’

‘Is there a way to disguise the oath of existence without being discovered? If you create a dummy with magic and have it carry out the contract on your behalf… there is no way Baal would be fooled by such a trick…’ The more I

thought about it, the more complicated the problem became.

Besides, they didn’t have much time.

[I want to hear the answer.]

“Hmm…”

While Lily was thinking with her arms crossed, Abraxas sent a message to Cheonmugeuk in advance.

-No polarity. There could be a fight soon.

-Preparations have been made long ago.

Cheonmugeuk kept his head down to avoid making eye contact with Baal, but his eyes were burning with fighting spirit.

-I’ll start negotiations first. The two prepare for any emergency…

-No. I want to do this.

-what?

-I think As is thinking too complicatedly.

Lily sent a message with a firm voice and took a step forward.

“Why should I do what you tell me?”

-…Is it Lily?

Lily did not follow Abraxas’s advice this time.

As is a precious friend, teacher, and advisor, but in the end, I learned that the most important decisions are those you make yourself.

[…What does it mean?]

The method Lily chose was to attack head-on.

“I will become the devil with my own power. “I don’t need your permission.”

[What are you saying now…]

Jeopuk.

Lily took a step forward. In an instant, the girl’s eyes turned even redder.

“If you can, try to stop it.”

The laws of the Demon World are simple.

The strong conquer everything.

If you were confident in your own strength, there was no need to bend to anyone.

Even if the opponent is Baal.

What is needed is not a cause, but only power.

[Come out now…. Are you going to fight?]

Baal looked as if he had seen something that could never have happened.

Neither Agares nor Vassago.

A race that looks so gentle that one wonders if such an appearance would fit in the demon world.

At best, the rabbit was saying that it would go against his will.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Lily spread her flame wings and flew high into the sky towards Baal.

[…It’s been a while since I felt this unpleasant.]

Baal, who had Berit’s face, distorted his expression.

He folded his 12 pairs of wings once and then widened them.

-Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!

Baal spoke in a nightmarish voice as he released terrifying magical power in all directions.

[Berit. I will give you the position of the Demon King.]

[…….]

Berit, who had been oppressed by Baal until now, did not respond, but Baal did not wait for an answer from the chess piece.

He simply raises his enormous power to punish the arrogant traitor in front of him.

Bubbling.

The magical power in the air boiled violently, as if representing Baal’s mood.

[With Vassago, Agares, and even humans invading the Demon World… I guess everyone looks at me funny now.]

Dark clouds gathered over the sky of the Demon Castle.

-Grumbling! Rumbling!

Every time the lightning struck, it created a huge shadow of disaster on the ground.

[I will clearly show you today who the owner of the Demon World is.]

After a while, the sky of the Demon World was torn apart and the ground collapsed into the ground.

[ Birth of the Demon King (2) ] End

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