Chapter 678 – Culse Becomes Stronger #2
“As expected, Brother Cules is the best talent in the blood family.”
Carti smiled brightly when she saw me.
“I’m already excited. I wonder how much stronger our blood family will become with Brother Cules joining us.”
Hehe, me too.”
“Not only will we be able to conquer the Demon World, but we will also be able to conquer the Heavenly World!”
“Is it.”
No, are you looking that far ahead?
Well, if you look at my growth, you might think that. Because I definitely think it would be nice to do that too.
But suddenly a thought occurred to me.
Once the Demon World and the Heavenly World are conquered, what comes next?
Is this the end of this world?
No… That won’t be it. In the first place, wasn’t I also from Earth, not from here? Maybe there is a universe beyond the dimension where Earth is.
Then what?
After everything is conquered, are we going to invade Earth? For some reason, I felt that way and it made me feel strange. It’s been a long time since I forgot my original name. My name is Kim Cules. He is a demon lord and a promising talent from a clan.
Once I’ve achieved peace of mind everywhere, it’s natural for me to turn my attention to the outside world as well.
Even if we rule over all of Middle Earth, Demon World, and Heaven, it would be boring if that were all. No one knows how long a unified world will last.
So, for no reason, I think of the Earth.
“Ah, but Carti, this thought suddenly occurred to me.”
“Huh? What are you thinking?”
“Let’s say we dominate the heavenly world and the demonic world. Then what comes next?”
“Endless glory?”
“No. Is that the end of the world?”
“The world?”
Carti put down the teacup and looked at my face.
“Oppa Culce. Are you thinking about something else?”
“That’s right. When you get to a position like this, you tend to fall into these sentiments.”
“Hehe, really? Well, other than the Demon World and the Heavenly World. There is also a Void World. That place is also a completely different dimension.”
It’s a different dimension.
“If you think about it, it feels like the Middle World, the Demon World, and the Heavenly World are tied together in one place, right? Carty.”
“Hmm. That’s right. They are very close together and closely related. In fact, it would be correct to view them as one large system.”
“I guess it’s because I read a lot of books. I heard you know me well. I didn’t meet you at the library for nothing.”
“It’s an old story.”
“Anyway, Carty. Then what is the void? Is it also connected to our dimension?”
“No, that’s not right. I’m guessing Carti is in a completely different outer dimension.”
“Another outer dimension?”
“It’s literally a different world. An unknown, unknown territory!”
As Carty said that, his eyes lit up.
“Actually, I’m a little excited, Brother Cules. These days, I’m learning more about what the void is. The fact that there’s something broader outside of this world stimulates Carty’s sense of exploration.”
But.
I guess that’s because he’s a guy who likes books.
I lowered my gaze slightly and looked at the teacup. No one here knows that I am a reincarnation. They don’t know that they are from Earth, coming from a very distant place.
My existence itself is proof of this world.
Perhaps there are more people like me who have been reincarnated in this world? It existed, but did it disappear simply because it was treated as a madman or because it could not adapt? Otherwise, he might be hiding the fact that he is a reincarnated person and living quietly.
Whatever it is, it feels strange.
“Then, Carty. Beyond the void. Perhaps in some dimension we don’t know about… Isn’t there a world where intelligent species like us live?”
“Yes. I believe Carti exists.”
Oh oh.
“It has been proven that various monsters live in the void, right? As such, it would be reasonable to assume that there is a species with intelligence.”
This is a thought typical of Carti, who has wide insight.
“It may be a vain thought now, but I think we should prepare it someday, Brother Culce. Our species is not the only one with the technology to manipulate dimensional gaps.”
Are you even thinking about it?
“In the distant future, there could literally be a war with an intelligent race from another world.”
“Is this an alien invasion?”
“It’s nice to be called an alien. Well, it’s a story from the distant future, but right now, the immediate goal is to conquer the demon world first.”
That is correct.
“The power of the clan is getting stronger day by day, and the other demons who have come to fight for no reason continue to reduce their power. When the difference in power clearly widens, we must begin conquest. Of course, we must also keep the angels in check.”
I think it’s Karti as expected. It was always reassuring. It is clear that with Carti like this, conquering space will be possible.
“During the Advent Ritual, various demons gathered together.”
“We’re just competitors, Brother Cules.”
“Hmm… But it’s a different dimension.”
“Did you find out something? Brother Cules?”
Carti asked while looking at me.
Of course, nothing was found out.
Even if I know something.
“No.”
I shook my head.
A reincarnated person must hide a secret forever.
“As expected, Kyuls oppa is very unique.”
“Hmm?”
“It’s amazing. There’s something so surprising about it.”
Carti put down the teacup and stood up.
“Is it time already?”
“Yes. I’m very busy these days.”
“Because you’re the general?”
“Ahh!”
“Carti, what is your rank?”
“Busy, busy!”
ㅡSsang!
Carti quickly opened the gate and ran away.
“It’s cute.”
There were suspicions, but they were put aside. Maybe she’s higher than Haazel. Of course, since I am her younger sister, I don’t think that way.
“Then.”
There’s still some time left, but let’s go early.
I got up, lightly cleaned up the table, and went to my mother’s room.
* * *
“Culse. You’ve gotten a lot stronger.”
The duke, who was sitting on her throne, came down again with the sound of his high heels.
“But Cules, if you want to make this mother yours… Isn’t that enough?”
“Ah.”
She approached me and placed her hand on my cheek and said seductively.
But this topic is definitely… Something that happened last time. When I asked her to give me her soul, I said that I wanted the Duchess to give her soul to me.
It seems he liked those words.
Seeing expectations like this.
“I know, Mom. That’s what I’m working towards.”
Hehe, after all, he’s his mother’s son. He knows how to work hard.”
“Actually, that’s why I came all the way up here.”
The duke hugged me and naturally kissed me. I returned the kiss by pushing her tongue into her mouth.
“Ha…Culse. You said you wanted to make this mother’s soul yours, right?”
After the kiss ended, the Duchess whispered in my ear.
“Yes, it is.”
In times like this, you have to come out strong.
“As you know, I am a man who is the devil himself. Although I can own someone, I refuse to become anyone’s property. In fact, I think it was because of that belief that I was able to grow so quickly.”
“Yes, yes. That’s true, Cules. I’ll admit it.”
“Ah… I’m really happy to have my mother’s approval. But recognition alone is not enough. I will move forward to achieve something beyond that.”
“Yes. Then I will be waiting for you. My son♥”
“Yes. I’ll be back soon.”
Since then, there has been no sleep like usual. Perhaps because he didn’t want to take up my time, he whetted his appetite while looking at me and then sent me away.
So I returned to Middle-earth.
In that land where everything is mine.
* * *
There are no enemies in Middle-earth, but as domination continues, dissatisfied elements appear from time to time.
Today I heard that a rebel army had raised an army in a certain province. When I heard the story, I heard that they were all people who lived well without any problems, but there was hunger and famine. For the first time in a while, I was reminded of the fact that humans rebel even when there is no pain.
“Let’s go.”
He immediately led his unit and used the gate to head to the scene.
ㅡKaaaaa!
There is a confrontation between the rebel army and the human army under the local administrator.
“Dare!”
Our commander shouted loudly.
“Holy, sacred, great, great! Are you rebelling against the Holy Emperor Culce, the overlord, the conqueror, and the master of this world?”
Hey.
My handling is just amazing.
“Shut up! He is not holy at all! A truly holy man would not be deprived of religious freedom! We do not believe in the Cult of Culce! We will serve the brighter and truer gods of the past!”
ㅡWow!
ㅡoooooh!
After listening to the story, it seems clear that it was a religious rebellion. But. Because the Church of Culse is the state religion, all citizens must join. Exploiting life energy is inevitable.
To that extent, if they call for an anti-Culse religion, they must be suppressed.
“Everyone! Stone, huh?!”
When the units were about to fight, I stepped forward.
Even in the middle of the battlefield.
“Huh, huh?! My lord!”
Our quick-witted soldiers worship me. On the other hand, the rebels look dazed.
I raised one arm.
“Rebels! I, the Holy Emperor Culse, have arrived!”
“Uh, uh…!”
“This happened due to your ignorance, so this merciful Holy Emperor intends to pardon you! But only when he killed your leader and offered his head! I will give you a chance here!”
As he shouted with magical power, the rebels, who had no proper combat experience, became intimidated and began to tremble.
You can’t kill resources.
It would be better to resolve the issue amicably by only disposing of the water mass and sending them back to their daily lives. A rebellion is something you do without knowing anything.
Please continue to dedicate your life energy to me.
“Everyone, shut up-“
“Make up your mind! Will you offer up a sacrifice and be pardoned, or will you die on the spot? I will wait here for 10 minutes!”
“Ugh, ugh!”
The rebels become even more agitated.
But.
“…”
There is no sign of killing the water monster. Is the relationship that strong? Or are you just being swayed and don’t have the courage to take action?
The promised 10 minutes have passed.
The rebel leader is still alive.
So now this is an incident where my authority as king has been undermined. Even though I personally decided to pardon the rebels who showed up, no one followed through.
If I leave this alone, I can no longer be treated as a monarch. If I get over this, regardless of whether I am strong or not, the fact that I am an asshole will be engraved in the hearts of the people.
Although life energy is a waste, the authority of the emperor is more important than that.
-Paaah!
I summoned Beauverlind and held it high.
“Abyss Blade!!!”
I projected my most powerful dark magic towards the rebels.
