Chapter 165 – 165 – Fighting Is Bad
It’s petty and disrespectful. It’s beyond arrogant.
High-ranking devils are beings who have been directly baptized by the ‘one who is divided into many.’ Although I suffered an unexpected blow, that was all. No human being can defeat the great Yagarum.
···Of course, I have no idea what happened to me, so for now, the priority would be to quietly look for opportunities in my bag.
I had heard about the habits of adventurers in the other world. Did you say that if you catch a type of monster you’ve never seen before, you’ll take it to a place called the Party Federation for research?
That habit will lead them to destruction today. Yagarum, imitating a corpse and carrying it on a backpack, patiently waited for its moment, steadily consuming the organic matter inside.
But luck did not smile on Yagarum. The moment his reconstructed spine was broken and bent like a bow, Yagarum rolled his eyes and screamed.
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[Nggit…!]
···Something is a little strange. Is this what came out of my mouth?
Even so, it is not strange. Because I can see stars before my eyes.
But I brought this upon myself. Because I was the one who told Garam to hit it. ‘If you’re angry, it’s better to hit the soft here and release it! ‘I’ll hold the mitt for you!’
I clenched my teeth and caught Garam’s kick with my sleeping bag, but thanks to Garam letting go of my strength at the end, I was barely able to avoid being thrown away.
Garam must have applied more force than intended, and Garam gasped and covered his mouth as I was pushed down into the seat. But before Garam could apologize, Florica stood up.
The moment sparks flew in the eyes of the two hero candidates, Shingyo agents rushed out and grabbed Garam tightly to stop him. I stopped Florica by pulling on her chin.
“Tan told me to vent my anger first. Why are you throwing a fit and glaring at me, bitch?”
“You should take it for granted that I said it as a joke. Do you want to break something and force me to retire?”
“That’s a shame. Do you think he’s your dog? That’s why you’re angry with him instead?”
“Tan is so kind that no matter how much you act like a child, he can’t get angry with you, so I get angry on his behalf. Do you think Tan is your toy?”
“I haven’t liked you ever since you used the pretense of being a patrolman to score points through dating. It’s none of my business because you’re a civilized warrior, so come out here. I’ll rip out all your hair.”
“Do I really need to join in?”
“Why do you think you’ll get robbed?”
“I don’t think I’ll lose to a girl who’s so fussing with jealousy.”
“···You guys know that we’re floating in the sky, right?”
Unfortunately, my pitiful words didn’t seem to be received by either of them. In the first place, no matter what people around them say to mediate, they don’t listen.
“Little boy? I’m only 20, but don’t you think you’re old enough to call me a little boy?”
“I’m also twenty years old. I think my mental age is much higher than yours.”
“Are you sure?”
Lilith, who was watching with interest in her head, muttered softly. ‘Oh, it’s a bit strong.’
In my case, I can’t breathe.
“Seriously, don’t do it.”
“What do you want to say, Garam Taiga?”
“I’m just trying it out. The exchange and return service technician came and went while you were in the baby’s bassinet, right? I think he’s about the same age as that blond guy over there. Isn’t that just a guess?”
“Hey, don’t do that!”
“Shouldn’t you go and ask your mom?”
Florica grabbed the strap of the sleeping bag that had fallen to the ground. And then she threw it into Garam’s face with enough force that his veins stood up.
Garam’s eyes flashed and he kicked the bag away with a back kick. As the bag hit the cockpit railing and bounced to the ceiling and floor, Erina held her head and shouted.
“Aaaaah! Stop! Are we all going to fall together? If only we had the strength to fight…”
[Aaaaahhh…!]
“···Who are you just now? I don’t think the bag has a mouth.”
Garam froze in his pose with his legs spread out in a stylish manner. Everyone looked towards the luggage bags under the cockpit railing. Flor Ricardo, who wrinkled her mouth as if preparing for a fight, and Shinkyo Judo, who jumped up and looked around due to the commotion.
The sleeping bag was writhing in pain. While muttering all sorts of curses.
Agent Shingyo put on metal gloves and carefully pulled up the zipper.
…Yagarum’s upper body, removed from the vine legs, is trembling vigorously. Wrapped with cloth and rope for monster capture research.
Some of the demon world residents who were watching became thoughtful, and the religious leader frowned.
“There wasn’t even the slightest sign of it being alive, but the strings were really strong.”
“It looks like he had some kind of ace up his sleeve. Even if he looks like that, I don’t think we can let our guard down. The best monsters are devils, and this guy is the most popular one among devils.”
“He might have been hiding in his backpack, waiting for an opportunity.”
I suppressed goosebumps and nodded, then pretended to be impressed and patted Garam and Florica on the back as if encouraging them. Garam, who was dumbfounded, was doubly embarrassed.
“Did you just trick me? I pretended to fight so that the devil, who was gloomily observing the situation in the bag, wouldn’t notice? I was truly deceived.”
“Why did you fool me-
“Take it when it’s served and eat it. Do you really want to go to the end?”
Just the sound of my feet shaking makes me feel anxious to death. If the two of them got into trouble and fell, I would feel so unfair that I wouldn’t be able to achieve Buddhahood.
I gritted my teeth and whispered like Garam did a little while ago, and Garam, who was somewhat depressed, forced himself to act excited and shouted.
“···Grrrr! I noticed this a long time ago.”
Still, if I give this person a straight face, they will listen to me. So what about the other side?
When I look back at Florica, this guy refuses to make eye contact at all. As I bit her lip and pressed her eyes closer, Florica stepped back, unaware of her body, and raised her cloth-wrapped sword.
“Just in case, should I kill him to make sure? Let’s see if he survives even if I cut off two heads.”
[Sleep! For a moment! Surrender! Fuck, haangbook-!]
The writhing Yagarum pushed away the wrapping cloth with its tongue. And with his freed mouth he cried desperately:
It looks very ugly for a devil who was supposed to be the lord of a district. However, Shin Gyo-ju did not accept the guy’s declaration of surrender.
“If something goes wrong, we don’t know what this demon will do to us. Our skin is tough, but it seems like it can be easily cut with your sword.”
[Hey, hostage! You can use me as a hostage! Anyway, you’ll have to land to exploit the dimensional rift, and word that you robbed me will probably spread to other high-ranking demons! When they show up, use me as a bargaining chip!]
“Is there any human-like loyalty between you guys? Don’t be ridiculous.”
Yagarum was wondering if she had hit the nail on the head, but as Florika approached her step by step, she desperately searched for other values in herself.
[Information! Let’s share our information! What do you want to know? I’ll tell you everything!]
“Are the P set and the NP set the same set?”
“What’s in my pocket?”
“How do you want to be treated?”
[All this trash…No, I mean, everyone.]
Yagarum said, faking a servile smile.
[I think I will be more useful than you think. Although I am now in a very shabby state after being subdued by the great warriors, there are still many things I have heard while serving the Demon King closely.]
“Since you are Edin’s close associate, you have a lot of information you can give us, is that right?”
[Yes! This is a rank that receives orders directly from the lord. In terms of human hierarchy, you can think of him as a minister or general. You have a lot to say?]
“Why do you think we wonder that?
[You went all the way to the demon world to fight the devil’s intentions, but you’re not interested? Are you saying that you don’t have any questions about a tycoon who comes in and out of the conference room every time the evil forces hold a cabinet meeting? Let’s see.]
The leader had an expressionless expression, as if he were playing poker. I was putting on a grumpy face because I felt like I had to follow suit, but I lost my composure at Yagarum’s next words.
[Aren’t you curious why Danar Numen Evennarson captured Thena and what he plans to do with the World Temple?]
As Yagarum’s smile grew, the cult leader looked behind him. And when he saw my lips trembling, he let out a small sigh.
“I understand.”
“I’m sorry, cult leader.”
“I want to make one thing clear, you wretched devil. The knot of the dragon rope tied to your body will burrow into your skin if you try to do anything foolish. Not even a dragon or a demon lord will be able to untie that rope. So just answer the question. “
[Would it be possible? But before that, I also have something to ask of you. If my information is useful, please just throw me out of the airship instead of killing him. I won’t be able to chase after you and take revenge if I stay in the demon world with my feet down, and you are taking all my slaves with me. What do you have to lose?]
“If you share information in a sincere manner, think about it then.”
[Good. Where to start? The pathetic pure love of Danar, an illegitimate son who wants to think of Edin as his father? The birth of a power king who exclusively sells the power of aptitude?]
Yagarum, as if he could see us clearly through the bandages, lifted his head and smiled at everyone.
Shin Gyoju opened his eyes wide. I don’t know what it is, but I think it’s information I need to hear. Of course, we shouldn’t let go of the suspicion that it might be a lie to buy time.
[Or should I start by telling you why Gunter Waldenhardt, the biggest piece of the Demon King, targeted Sunstorm’s seed?]
The bastard said, turning his head towards Florica. Perhaps because he believes he has gained the initiative, the damn bastard carelessly stabs others where it hurts.
Of course, that’s not the only scandalous part. I feel like I want to yell at that guy, but I hold back. All I can do is endure it, repeating what I want inside my bubbling heart.
Let’s start with talking about TENA. Speak up, motherfucker.
When he pretended to nod his head and looked at me, a glimmer of hope burned within me.
However, what followed was quite unexpected.
“Or is it a plan of enemy genocide to destroy all porters in the world?”
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“What are you going to do?”
Tena raised her head, shaking from the encroaching cold.
But there was still a trace of struggle in those black eyes. It won’t just be bravado.
He may have secretly removed the restraints through dexterity. He may have hidden an artifact in his belt so he could kill at least one guard. Perhaps he has honed the art of killing people with his eyes.
It was impossible to guess what the target was, but one thing was clear. If you get closer than three steps, you will have to prepare for a deadly fight. The strongest man from a thousand years ago felt chills.
Indeed, among the heroes of this era, he was the one closest to his ideal. Gunther, appreciating that cool fighting spirit, smiled broadly.
“It’s Danar’s plan, not mine.”
“Don’t be ridiculous. Do you know how many people in the world are porters?”
“22%.”
Thena was mesmerized. Gunter spoke calmly.
“Danar is trying to set the law straight.”