Chronicles of the Demon Faction - Chapter 910



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Side story 260. Devouring desire (4)

The expression on the White Bone Demon’s face, as cold as his prayer, was filled with genuine anger and disappointment.

“What the hell are you talking about?”

“Nonsense? How harsh of you to say that.”

“It’s been ten years. No, it’s been more than ten years. During that time, you knew that our school had fallen into disrepair, but you were the one who just stayed in your room and watched the moon. Now, you’re urging us to retire?”

“… … .”

“Aren’t you ashamed?”

The corners of the king’s mouth slightly went up.

It seemed like he was mocking the White Bone God, or it seemed like he was mocking himself.

“That shame is mine. And it doesn’t matter to you how embarrassed I am, or how shameless I am. I’m just here to do what I have to do.”

bang!

The table of alcohol crumbled into dust as he struck down his hand.

The food, the dishes, and the alcohol that were on it.

“Shut up!”

Hwaaaaak!

The two eyes of the White Bone Demon contained black magic.

Kwarrung! Kwarrung!

A gust of wind blew around the pavilion. A terrible storm of magical energy, and a vision of black skeletons screaming toward the sky arose in all directions.

The king could not help but be amazed.

‘Amazing. I already guessed it, but it has reached this level.’

If Baekgol Shinma is like this, Gwanghyeol won’t be any worse. He’s a person with a particularly strong competitive spirit.

Furthermore, the youngest of the Shinma (神魔) Ten Swordsmen must have also achieved outstanding results. In order to maintain the title of the best swordsman of the Magic Path (魔道第一劍) of the time and not fall behind his seniors, he must have put in great effort.

‘My juniors have developed as much as I have, if not more.’

The king swallowed the bitterness.

‘If, unlike now, we had kept an eye on each other and polished our skills, we might have reached a higher level.’

But as always, the what-ifs only leave behind regret and disappointment.

What mattered was the present. Wang In always tried to live in the present, and that feeling was still the same.

So, he was able to maintain his composure even in the face of the violent waves and rude language of the White Bone God Demon.

“You are the eldest of our sect! You were also the executioner of the lord we served! If you truly loved our sect, you should have put aside your role as an older senior and sacrificed your soul for the Cheonmasin sect!”

“yes.”

The king’s calm recognition added fuel to the anger of the White Bone God.

Kwakwakwang!

The oppressive magic was so strong that it even brought out the magic of the footsteps. It wasn’t intentional. The anger had reached its peak, so he unconsciously brought out the magic of the footsteps and indiscriminately destroyed the surrounding objects.

The ground around the pavilion burst and crumbled, turning into chaos.

He was one of the ten greatest demon lords of his time, and was considered one of the top three in the Shinshu cult, excluding the leader.

“I don’t care whether you abandoned the school or not! Even if you had some noble intentions, the years have taken away all your legitimacy! Now all that’s left for you is your age of ninety and your title as one of the Ten Demon Kings!”

“… … .”

“Now you’re trying to persuade us to retire for the sake of the original church? Don’t be silly! You know full well that the new church is going to be a mess, but you’re just playing the lofty role of a god, and you dare to wag your tongue like that!”

“… … .”

“You are no different from an old fox crawling out to feast on the rotten flesh left over after everything else has been eaten. I have no desire to talk to such a vulgar and dirty person.”

“And you?”

The king’s eyes deepened.

“Haven’t you been living your life neglecting your religion, consumed by a sense of guilt over not being able to prevent the death of your child? Do you think that you have the right to criticize me?”

“… … If you bring up the topic of bloodline in front of me again.”

Flash!

The face of the White Bone Demon, spewing forth a piercing glare, was so terrifying that even the greatest kings of the world would have difficulty looking at it.

“I will tear out your useless tongue that doesn’t even know what to say and what not to say.”

The king chuckled.

“Yeah, I was harsh.”

It was a remark that came out of the spur of the moment. It was a mistake by the king, who was accustomed to criticism but not to condemnation.

Moreover, the fact that the White Bone Demon could have prevented the deaths of his children but did not do so was also due to his loyalty to the new religion.

Knowing all that, it was truly rude of him to say that he was just like his son and that he was just like him. At least privately, Wang In had no right to insult Baekgol Shinma.

The White Bone God Demon, who had been glaring at the king for a long time, stood up from his seat.

Whew!

A strong wind blew around the White Bone God. His sleeves and the hem of his robe fluttered fiercely like flames.

“Get out. I don’t want to see your face any more. If you show that dirty face again, even the seniors I once respected will not forgive you.”

After pouring out all the anger he had been holding in, the face of the White Bone God Demon descending the pavilion had a frightening murderous look and a hint of regret.

Although the Dark Night God King was not as great as the Demon Lord, he was respected by all the juniors. He himself immediately believed in him and followed him as his senior.

It is not an ordinary thing that the person closest to the throne voluntarily gave up power and transferred the position of the cult leader to a capable priest. This act caused the reputation of the Eumya Shinma, which already enjoyed high support, to soar to the sky.

however.

Even the man who was acknowledged as the best in the Shinkyo religion in terms of both martial arts and character seemed unable to avoid the harsh blade of time. The White Bone Demon could no longer listen to the nonsense of the old demon who had been cut and stabbed by the blade and was worn out.

As he was coming down from the pavilion and heading towards his residence.

“Look here, Baekgol.”

The White Bone God’s steps stopped.

The king, leaning back against the pavilion railing, spoke calmly.

“If you guys keep acting up like that, our school will become more chaotic.”

“… … ?!”

“As you said, it’s not my place to say anything. No, it’s not my place to say anything. That’s why I’m stepping up and saying this. I’m at an age where I don’t mind getting cursed at. My body will soon die and disappear.”

The king closed his eyes.

“If a tree has already started to rot and we can’t even cut out its flesh, it’s better to let it rot completely and burn it.”

“… … Are you saying we should destroy our church now?”

“And from the burnt remains, new life will sprout.”

The eyes of the White Bone Demon shook.

I couldn’t understand it and I didn’t want to understand it, but that statement made me realize that Wang In didn’t come here without thinking.

The king rose from his seat.

“It was a much more violent reaction than I expected. If someone else had reacted that way, they might have really ended up here.”

“… … .”

“I know that your anger comes from past regrets, loyalty to the religion, and a sincere desire to save the new religion, so I will end it here for today.”

The king also came down from the palace.

He opened his mouth again as he passed the White Bone God and headed toward the door.

“But my will remains unchanged. I believe that both you and I should retire. I will give you a month to settle things down and start the retirement process by then. If not… … there will be a life-or-death struggle between elders, one of the few in the history of our church.”

“… … .”

“Take care of it.”

* * *

“It’s been a while, Daehobeop.”

“I see.”

The look in Muhongbaek’s eyes as he looked at the old man sitting across from him was not very kind.

It was only natural. This old man was one of the Ten Demon Kings of the New Religion, but he was also someone whose inner thoughts were extremely difficult to understand.

Fundamentally, it was difficult for the Senate and the Patriarchs to be friendly. This was because they were not in a position to check each other, let alone to cooperate.

In fact, there were many demon lords who were jealous of the Great Guardian Law. This was because the position of the Great Guardian Law was the closest position to the leader.

In other words, externally, the Senate served as the final pillar supporting the Cheonmasin religion, but internally, the position closest to power was the position of the Great Guardian. Therefore, there were many among the elders who were desperate to obtain the position of the Great Guardian.

I don’t know if there was such a person among the Ten Demon Kings of the time, but Wu Hongbai could never rest easy. It’s not that he had any great attachment to the position of Great Guardian of the Law, but it could be problematic enough for an old and cunning elder who was greedy for power to sit in this position.

It’s even more nerve-wracking when you see this bizarre mine with a benevolent smile on its face, and you have no idea what it’s thinking.

“so.”

Wu Hongbaek’s voice became stiff involuntarily.

“Why did your Majesty come to see this person?”

The lantern’s smile deepened.

On the outside, he was such a kind person that you’d wonder if there was anyone else who had such a good sense of humor.

“I’ve come to a place where I can’t come, right? The Demon King and the Great Guardian are both people who live for the new religion, and since we’ve been through turbulent times together, it shouldn’t be hard to have a drink together.”

“I’m sorry, but if it’s alcohol… … .”

“Oh, that’s what I meant. I didn’t really mean to ask you to drink alcohol. Could I get you a cup of tea instead?”

It was basic courtesy to offer tea before the guest asked for it. However, the fact that Wu Hongbaek did not offer tea meant that the other person was uncomfortable, and it also meant that he should just say what he wanted to say and leave.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t enjoy tea.”

“Huh, really?”

Wu Hongbai asked bluntly.

“We’re not in a position where we can have a conversation while laughing, right? So, if you have something to say, say it directly.”

“Hahaha, I see. I’ve always wanted to become friends with the Great Guardian. It turns out that was just my wish.”

“… … .”

“Conversation is good, but I don’t want the other person to feel uncomfortable. If the mind of the Great Guardian Dharma is truly like that, I will get to the main point.”

“I will listen.”

The lantern’s smile became silent.

“Not enough yet?”

Wu Hongbai frowned.

“I didn’t mean to cut out everything when I told you to get to the point.”

“The leader said.”

“… … ?”

“You have been sitting in the Great Guardian Law for over ten years, so you are worthy of the leader’s trust, but I don’t think the leader fully trusts the Great Guardian Law yet.”

In that moment, Wu Hongbaek’s eyes became sharp.

“What are you trying to say?”

“In the past, after the previous leader passed away, there was a fight among the evil spirits to seize power. And in that fight, didn’t the Great Guardian Law pledge allegiance to Elder Baekgol Shinma, not to the current leader?”

“… … !”

“Of course, Baekgol Shinma had no desire for power. However, the fact that the Great Guardian Law offered loyalty to him was because he was the most suitable new leader of the new religion without any greed… … .”

“What are you trying to say!”

Life and magic are intertwined in a small but strong rebuke.

The lantern’s smile grew darker again. It was a cold smile.

“Don’t you know that this is your chance to fully prove your loyalty as the Great Guardian?”

“What?!”

“The leader has given the White Bone Demon the sharpest sword in our sect. If the White Bone Demon decides to wield the power of internal inspection and starts swinging it, our sect will become hell from then on.”

“… … !!”

“Isn’t it time for the Great Guardian to take action? What do you think?”