Chapter 525 – 148. Crossroads of the Future (2)
It is truly amazing.
That Ustina was to the point of purging even those in power in the Senate without looking back.
A natural thing for her.
As an ancient dragon, it possesses tremendous power. He does not tolerate any compromise.
For that great red dragon, she herself was the law.
But Julian, who succeeded in the difficult negotiations with her. It was a very calm expression.
No, it was a bit embarrassing, unlike his usual calm expression.
“No matter how proud she is of her pure-blooded demons, she was also a wise person. When I persuaded her with all her heart, she obeyed my will.”
“As expected, His Majesty is different! Convincing that Ustina-sama…”
“Ustina-sama would not have accepted any negotiation terms if it went against her will… Her Majesty’s negotiating skills are truly amazing!!”
Not only Aitecia, but all the demon commanders gathered here were shocked.
‘Of course I thought it would be a difficult negotiation.’
In the worst case, I thought that the two demon army would go into battle with the allied army of the two apostles without being properly united.
But now I have hope.
If the two forces move together for the purpose of countering Knoia’s army. Clearly there is a chance to win.
‘No. It is a war that must be won for the sake of the future.’
When all the commanders are happy like that. Remiela said to Yulian with a slightly worried expression.
“But if this alliance is a temporary alliance… Even if our allies and the Ustina army win the victory over the invaders… We may be engulfed in a new civil war in the future.”
Remiella was right.
The fact that there are two Demon Kings in the Demon Kingdom has not changed.
Temporary alliances can be formed to stop the invaders.
What happened after that is also a problem. In the end, if either side bows down to the other and does not enter.
In the end, we had to prove who was worthy of the qualifications of a true demon king through battles with each other.
The commanders’ faces hardened at that reasonable question.
However, Yulian smiled softly and said.
“Ustina has decided to yield the position of the Demon King to me.”
“I-really!”
At those words, Aitekia was most astonished.
Concessions and the Ustina he knew were words that could never be compatible. Originally, dragons, regardless of their clan, have a strong desire to own the things they own.
‘In the worst case, they even thought of going to war, betting everything on each other.’
But that young monarch.
Against that proud Ustina, she was even promised the position of the Demon King.
The feelings of all the commanders and staff seemed the same as Aitekia. Everyone looked at Yulian with an expression as if they had seen a ghost.
Is that gaze a little burdensome?
Yulian waved his hand as if it was no big deal.
“You don’t have to fuss so much. Anyway, the position of the demon king is not important in the face of the approaching end and the fate of the demon kingdom that may perish. Now, me and Ustina are also working for a cause. When petty greed doesn’t matter. She just knows that.”
At those words, Aitekkia was taken aback once again.
‘To be so humble…’
Those who stand at the top rather project their pride even in trivial things.
Most of the cause Julian spoke of was like a sand castle in the face of the greed of the powerful.
But Aitekia had a hunch.
Everyone here will know.
If it was Julian, if it was their leader, Julian.
As the vessel of a true cause and a great monarch. The fact that he must have inspired and persuaded even that Ustina last night.
‘He is a person who cannot be compared to insignificant people like us.’
Not only did he defeat an ancient dragon like Aquarithe with his sword, but he also defeated another ancient dragon, Ustina, with his words this time.
Like that, in the hearts of the commanders under Yulian.
Awe and respect for him were growing even greater.
***
On the other hand, the time is a few hours before now.
Just when Julian and Ustina were adjusting the terms of the negotiation with each other.
A space on the other side of the dark dream of two people.
Remegeton was activated there.
A trinket with the name of the demon grand duke written on it. All the names of the grand dukes written in demonic language shone black.
Soon, the demon archduke’s magic book turned into a huge temple of Unir.
In the huge hall of the temple, seven demon princes appeared.
“Hmm. You’re pretty reckless. That young magic dragon. Didn’t you imagine that even Ustina would create so much lust?”
7 huge thrones.
Sitting there, the demon princes were facing each other.
The grand duke who spoke first was the arrogant grand duke Friedel. In the form of a skeleton lord, he shone with interest in his red eyes.
In his words, the grand duchess of indolence. The archdemon Lycia, in the form of a high elf, blushed.
“This is the first time I have entered a space filled with such rich lust. Ustina was known to be asexual. Louis Lille. Please explain.”
At her words, everyone’s eyes turned to the aqua-haired succubus.
A demonic archduke wearing a bizarre succubus uniform made of shiny, tight material.
The succubus queen and Yulian’s contractor, that devil’s college girl, also blushed.
“Yulian…Is so desperate. We all know that it can’t be helped. Probably the most powerful demon dragon in history. No wonder he is so full of energy.”
At those words, Lycia, the elven queen, was silent.
Louis Lil, who is slender but has big breasts like a succubus queen. Even to the same woman, that Ruiril’s appearance was strange.
That shy look is that of a woman in love without fail. The same woman, Lysia, could tell.
‘Louill. She must have already slept with that demon dragon, her contractor. That’s kind of taboo.’
Although she is the succubus queen who represents Inma. For a long time that Louis Lille did not make her a lover. Lisa was surprised inside.
Louis Lille. And the Grand Dukes of jealousy and gluttony stood on Yulian’s side.
The other three Grand Dukes followed the will of the Grand Duke of Wrath and joined Ustina’s side. Not only Lycia, but the rest of her grand dukes must feel the same way as she does.
Everyone already knew who was truly suitable for the position of the Demon King.
And with dark black long hair. One fierce-eyed dragon frowned at her.
“Ustina…!! To be captured by a young demon dragon so easily? She wasn’t making her contract with her.”
At those words, Skeleton Lord Friedel gave a bleak smile.
“There was no way. In the yard where Lucifer also died long ago. If you didn’t like that Julian, the only options were Aquaritea and Ustina. Of course, that Aquarite is already dead.”
And at his words, the eyes of the other demon grand dukes changed slightly.
“Come to think of it, that Julian personally killed Aquarithe, who had become a demonic beast.”
Stingy grand duke. Tyros, the great devil in the form of a dwarf, answered. At those words, Grand Duke Diael of Fury twisted his expression again. He was silent
Friedel, who naturally assumed the role of moderator of the meeting, opened the skeleton’s mouth and continued to speak.
“Her mother, Unir, has already recognized that Julian as her apostle. Well, considering what he’s done so far, it’s only natural. Anyway, that Julian has the same level of personality as us. Diael, isn’t it time for you to acknowledge that Demon Dragon?”
Diael, however, remained silent instead of answering.
As much as the silence of the Grand Duke of Wrath. Everyone knew that his stomach was boiling.
Woo woo woo woo-
His anger made the space vibrate.
But he didn’t answer. Friedel thought to himself.
‘However, since Diael is also the archetype of dragons. It must be difficult for him to deny the current Julian.’
After a little more silence. Diael, Grand Duke of Wrath, said.
“You guys know it too. With the consent of all of us, the fact that he becomes the demon king means something completely different from the previous demon king.”
His voice, which had subsided, fell silent.
Soon, Louis Lille opened her mouth.
“Okay. Diael. Perhaps Mother’s deity will be revived with our consent. He must be thinking of giving it all to Yulian.”
Everyone’s faces turned serious at her words.
Perhaps that Julian thought that the contract with all the demon grand dukes would lead to the resurrection of Unir.
It wasn’t.
The seven demon princes closest to Unir already knew the mother’s will.
Unir was thinking of making that Julian a new god, beyond being an apostle of God.
‘Because of my mother’s divinity.’
That means Unir’s loss of divinity.
Unida, whose power has already weakened and is staying in the incarnation.
If you hand over that divinity to Julian, Yunir as a goddess will disappear and she will live as a normal human being.
So Diael, a creature of the Goddess and the first demon grand duke born. It was understandable that he hated the current Julian.
‘Because, of course, the blood of the human… That Jedin created is also mixed with Julian.’
But everyone here knew there was no way now.
All of them were already at the time when the old empire was destroyed. He has experience against Knoia.
Even in the days when Yunir as a goddess was alive and well and the demon princes were stronger. I couldn’t stand that Knoia.
‘So the only hope now is Yulian.’
Friedel reiterated the facts to everyone.
“So Diael. Why don’t you, too, for her mother’s sake submit to her will?”
“…”
Diael’s expression hardened.
Still, he nodded his head as if agreeing with the other demon grand dukes.
“Well, that qualification will come true sooner or later anyway. In order to go beyond being an apostle and enter the realm of a god, you must transcend the adversity given to you as a human being. If the confrontation with the two apostles of Knoia proves himself. I will also do her mother’s will.”
Everyone nodded at his words.
And inwardly, Ruiril worried about his contractor.
‘The two apostles of Knoia have already surpassed our strength.’
That Duke Pedro and the Dark Elf Euranes. The evil spirit’s apostle was receiving the power of the resurrected Knoia intact.
But Ruiril trusted her contractor.
Her although she doesn’t show her often as she now goes with her mother.
Louisill, who had already spent a deep night with him. He sees him as more than just a contractor. He continued to watch his growth and performance.
He became the leader of the New Alliance and became the last hope of mankind.
‘The last adversity… Withstanding that ordeal in the Demon Kingdom, Yulian must surely defeat that evil god…’
However, the last adversity was enough to affect the fate of Island. It would be a tough battle that would not be easy even for the now grown Julian. Ruiril thought.
While he was envisioning Yulian’s future for a long time like that.
Yulian and Ustina’s intrigue was slowly coming to an end.
“Let’s talk again next time.”
Diael disappeared first.
The rest of the demon princes followed him and disappeared back into Lemegeton.
And after a few days
Julian’s allied forces encountered Duke Pedro’s Confederate forces.
