Chapter 227: The die has been cast

“Urgh! What the hell happened… Gale! Yoona, Shin, Charlotte where are you—” On the human part of this grand RPG-themed trial the main protagonist awakens to see that his alone except

“Whoa, whoa, whoa! Easy there pal. You just survived a suicidal encounter that’s all, I can’t believe you… are you an idiot? Who the fuck rushes to fight a demon without leveling up?” Hugo rises from his bed whilst hearing such awful remarks he could solely wonder to be a figure shrouded in mystery

“Morris is that you…?” He asked before a swift and powerful fist was driven to the side of his mug

“Huh!!? Are you for real? You could’ve mistaken me for anyone but you chose my psycho of a captain? Tell me, Hugo are you secretly a masochist, or are you just oh so talented at pissing people off?” The sass paired with his violent manner was the same as Morris and yet it couldn’t compare to the real thing

“This level of generosity… no matter how pissed you are I can see that you’re holding back. Croft is that you? I heard from Silas that he met you beforehand, did you rescue us?” With Hugo’s question, he sighed and threw his freshly cut apples

“No… but I did use the authority I have and endanger my character’s life just to save yours. To be honest, I hate you. But the captain says that it was an honest mistake. So instead of shooting you with an arrow, I just punched you in the face— Argh! What gives Silas?” He gave off a menacing smile before he’s head was stricken with Silas’s swift and powerful jab

“Knock it off, will you! I don’t have any right in scolding you but can I suggest not to bother the injured? Sorry, for that matter, my juniors awfully hold a grudge against you. Don’t worry about him, I’ll make sure he wouldn’t do a thing—”

Zeke quickly recovered from his strike and pounces on him in return. “Junior my ass! Just because you’re older than me doesn’t dictate you’re my senior. I’ve been a member of Enigma way longer than you reunited with your sister. So don’t fuck with me you siscon of a brother!!”

The two of them began a brawl in the underground infirmary till Hugo interrupted their friendly squabble and says. “You guys… can you do this at a later date? Also, do you know where the others are stationed, I need to see them asap! I’ll calm down once I see they alive and well,”

The two of them quietly stared deeply in a perplexed manner and reveals the dark veil equipped with sound cancellation. “God damn it! Who the fuck turn the lights? Give me some privacy will ya? I just survive a world of hurt,”

Upon hearing Gale’s voice his panic lessened along with the remarks of the rest of his companions. “You blundering buffoon, keep your fucking mouth to yourself! Recuperating was already a hassle, but hearing your complaints makes it ten times worst,”

“Pipe down the both of you! I don’t have any strength in me to deal with your shit. I’m as wounded as you idiots are, so shush!” Yoona added whilst Charlotte was fast asleep on her bed

…

hour later

After such a long day has passed, Zeke was at his usual place in the clock tower in the middle of the capital. He took a deep sigh whilst he gaze into the moonlit night, and waited for the arrival of another. Whilst the protagonist had yet to recover it was certain that their plans affected the course of the story. The country’s uproar, waged wars, and the turmoil that plagued the masses have yet to be quelled

“You’re so lost in your thoughts as always, Zeke. Why’d you ask me to come this late at night? What’s more, isn’t this the ruined area of the city? Kyo min soo was such a hassle to deal with, I can’t believe that brat nearly jeopardize the mission,” The both of them had their fill of troubles, and before they could get a breath of fresh air he appeared

[System: The pact your character [Silent death] made with the demon king has triggered!

Status: You’ve yet to fully turn and became a demon but your body is now a vessel for demonic energy

Outcome: The demonic energy in your body allowed the [Demon King] to leap with the use of his skill Omnipresence]

A small amount of darkness was gathering in Zeke’s chest and soon it piles up and began changing till it possess a form. “Fear me for I am the epitome of darkness, the bringer of calamity and the sign of impending doom. Lowly humans such as yourself should take this moment to kneel in the presence of the divine. I am Uberious Voidriel the only Demon King—”

“Pftttt Ahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Oh god, make it stop! I can’t anymore… demon king my ass, you look like a midget compared to a demon. Just what form is that Captain?” The amount of lingering demonic aura in Zeke’s body drastically affected Morris’s form

Since Zeke has yet to fully become a demon only a small amount of demonic energy was harvested to create his form. Morris’s current form was an itsy bitsy demon smaller in size than an imp. It was no surprise that anyone would wheeze at the sight of such a harmless form and even Silas was no different

“I have to agree I was surprised as well! But at the same time, im a little disappointed. You could’ve just chosen me and I’d happily agree with being a fiend,”

“No, no, no! You can be many things Silas, a beast, an elf, and I even settle for an ogre if I have to… but you can’t be a demon, I won’t let you, don’t you know that demonic energy greatly affects spiritual power? I won’t allow it,” Sylph quickly emerges from his chest and scolded him for ever having that thought

“I agree with what your spirit says… if I contracted myself with you I’ll be more or less visible compared to Zeke over here. Your character is the knight commander and a paladin nonetheless. Your class might be great but it’s your ultimate weakness, they can easily tell if you become a demon or a friend,” Morris added, and once their blissful reunion was over he quickly change the subject to their current dilemma

“So the other nations have waged war against one another and their excuse was their revolt against the peace with the demons. I’ve already come in contact with Persevis beforehand and an envoy of his will arrive at a later date. I’ll control the things in the demon realm while you guys report back to me and if it piques my interest will meddle with their affairs,” Even with his tiny appearance the two know of the expression he currently dons on his face

A mix of both dread and lifelessness but a smile seemingly incapable of ever fading away. Though it’s rough around the edges not a single one of them uncovered the real meaning behind his enjoyment. For an author, it was nothing more than a joyous moment to write his wrongs and better himself in the process. Whether it’s his positivity these two had their separate meaning behind his smile and happily agreed to his plans

[… they’re gone. What are you waiting for? I thought you’d return once were done conveying your plans. Or is there something else?]

He remains still and replied. “The Demon King… he was weak in my vision so I was overly concerned if I’d outlast on the third trial. But that doesn’t seem to be the case. There must be a missing dot why my presence can deeply affect its state?”

[Another mystery I suppose. What are you going to do about it? Do you want to continue or back away and follow the path set by your visions? I can tell that you’re hesitating as we speak, thinking about it wouldn’t help unless you act]

“You might be right about that…” In the past few days as the Demon King he was certain there has to be more than meets the eye and he wondered if it had to do with his mistake

’In the novel, the hero killing the ever-growing darkness known as the Demon King was labeled the normal ending. But what if the Demon King has a role that only he can fill? From what I see the demons aren’t murderous as they’re written in my novel and with limited resources they wouldn’t be a threat. They’re more or less the underdogs heavily discriminated by the reputation of their predecessors,’

Light can both reveal the truth and blind the ones who ever seek to go further beyond their capacity. Darkness however lies the unbearable truth, the fact hidden away from the masses and as such severely loathed. Good and Evil remains the same but is there such a thing as a better side? Or is it that their ideologies poisoned their mind and constructed a wall to cover the truth

’Whether you chose the path of Good never forget there’s Evil and if the other way around don’t forget the kindness you once have. To learn the truth without bias and beliefs clouding your way you must remain untouched by these opposition. Remain neutral my child, for the absolute truth needs you to walk the path of neither being blinded by light nor consumed by the dark. Mom… I don’t understand why you said this to me before, and also are you a philosopher? The words you say are quite deep fr fr,’

At a certain area of the imperial capital

“So Zeke… I know we’re acting differently in front of Miller, but do you have to call me oh what was it again? A ’Siscon’?”

He sweats upon feeling the slightest change in Silas’s aura and he replied. “What…? I don’t remember what you mean. Did I call you that? Maybe it’s just your imagination— Hieeeeek!!”

His sword remains sheathed and yet the sinister smile was a good enough reason for him to run. But at this moment he was frozen in fear, he wouldn’t dare do such a foolish choice. But the result was not what he’d expected, Silas grab ahold of his shoulder and said

“You sure are one cocky brat! But I don’t hate it but make sure you’d remember what I’ll have to say next. Jokes are not my strong suit so even if you want to talk, make sure to address if you’re serious or not. I was often told I’d accidentally kill once I misunderstood their humor,”

“…” Zeke was scared shitless and before he relived that moment in his mind, Silas called his name

“Croft! Don’t just stand there, we need to prepare for the envoy that’ll arrive sooner or later. Get moving. Time is ever so fleeting… my dearest sister is in their care and we’ve yet to reunite with the rest. Sleep well for tonight since the next few days will be nothing but a living hell,”

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