A vast room filled entirely with shades of gray.
I was slowly wandering near one of the walls.
“Well made.”
This was a retreat created by Yao’s camouflage ability.
A cubical space completely cut off from the outside.
It was a room I designed myself for planning, although in reality, it was just a desolate field littered with bones.
“…Hmm.”
While wandering around in a daze, I suddenly narrowed my eyes.
It was because of a chat window popping up in my peripheral vision.
[Queen’s Daughter]: Hurry up and start, you brat!!
[Despair Addiction]: Who’s claiming to catch the Great Demon? Are they scamming?
[Treachery Lover]: Quit pretending to be sharp, you loser.
[Killing King]: Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill.
[Head Collector]: Total slaughter.
The chat level here was a whole new level of brutality compared to Tribes.
This was ‘Bokma Battle Zone’, the top live streaming platform found by Witness in the Demon World.
Naturally, all the viewers were demons. It meant they were all violent and aggressive.
“Barbaric.”
How could they be so uncultured and primitive?
Being in the Demon World inevitably deepened my prejudice against demons.
At first, I was too burdened to even look at the chat window, but I’ve somewhat adapted now.
Thanks to the assistance and support of Witness.
– Don’t worry, Pope. It’s a good atmosphere for the most part.
Witness quietly explained as he observed the features of Bokma Battle Zone on my behalf.
– Most viewers prefer stimulating content. Especially assassination, torture, and group beatings are incredibly popular.
“……”
Crazy demons.
The Demon World turned people that would be considered ‘the worst’ in our world into gentle lambs.
Therefore, I was confident this method would work well.
I pretended to laugh wickedly and spoke up.
“Everyone, calm down. I’ve already eliminated a direct general of the Great Demon.”
I had to speak in a manner that didn’t fit the Demon World since I forgot to bring Haemaki.
I was worried they’d find fault with it, but thankfully, that didn’t happen.
[Treachery Lover]: Wooooo!
[Killing King]: Kyah!!
[Despair Addiction]: Hmm…
[Queen’s Daughter]: Kugh, nice.
[Head Collector]: You’ve totally slaughtered, right?
Even though I was speaking formally, which was uncharacteristic for a demon, most of the viewers showed enthusiastic reactions.
That’s the power of content.
A broadcast where one can witness the fall of the Great Demon in real-time.
If you’re a demon, it’s irresistible.
Even now, quite a few viewers entered just by seeing the title of the broadcast, ‘Great Demon Rema’s Torturous Education Show’.
Though I couldn’t say there were many yet, it would soon increase rapidly. After all, I had an AI roaming the Demon World’s net by my side.
– It’s over, Pope.
Finally, Witness reported with a sly smile.
– I’ve posted a thousand promotional messages across various Demon World communities. I initially planned to just post about a hundred, but the atmosphere seemed dull, so I increased it tenfold.
The AI’s ability to attract attention, created with future technology, was incredible.
The writing speed and persistence, along with situational awareness, were beyond what an ordinary person could achieve.
By now, the furious demons in the community would likely be interested in my broadcast.
Just a few of them entering would cause a massive spike in viewer count.
Gulp.
At that moment, an ominous sound echoed. It was the sound of ‘bribes’ coming in from the Bokma Battle Zone sponsors.
[Wise General’s Trivial Magic Stone x10]
– Can you give me an answer? Do you plan to spare surrendering subordinates?
It was a chat that had appeared once before.
I responded with a triumphant smile, trying to use as malicious a tone as possible.
“First, I’ll gladly accept the magic stones. But why should I grant mercy to someone who surrenders? Isn’t it common sense for demons to take the lives of all enemies?”
A statement made with the viewers in mind.
The chat room responded in agreement, and the atmosphere heated up in condemnation of ‘Wise General’.
[Evil God Hate]: They should all be hanged.
[Blasphemer]: So you’re an informed demon.
[Head Collector]: Total slaughter!
[Red Bloodstain]: Who’s the one that sent the bribes?
[Broken Glass Field]: Looks like a subordinate of the Great Demon.
[Extermination Enthusiast]: What a loser.
Before I knew it, new nicknames multiplied quite a bit.
The viewer count had reached a hundred.
A smooth growth rate.
Since the increase of viewers was faster than expected, I decided to move on to the next stage.
“I’m currently being pursued by the generals under the Great Demon.”
While fixing my gaze on the gray wall, I gradually raised my voice.
“They will likely be converging here any moment now. The viewer known as Wise General should be one of them.”
There was a brief silence.
I intentionally paused before continuing.
“Oh, I guess you’re just observing the situation, like a cowardly weak monster.”
Snickering, I captured a scene of me wagging my finger in the manner of a live broadcast.
Slowly, wiggle, wiggle.
I waved my finger in the air as obnoxiously as possible.
Of course, my skin was tinted pink with Sacred Power.
“Are you scared of being completely defeated by me? Is that why you asked if you’d be accepted if you surrendered?”
This was the most crucial point.
I stood there, staring at the air, speaking in the most vile tone I could muster.
“Generals, are you watching? One of your comrades is waiting for a chance to betray!”
Machiavellian scheme.
I had aimed for this from the beginning.
‘Wise General’ was the one I had targeted.
An arrogant demon who prides himself on being clever, Zirta.
According to the information compiled by Witness, he was one of the smartest among the remaining generals.
So he must have realized by now. That there was almost no chance of survival against us.
Other generals might still be burning with loyalty to the Great Demon, but…
Zirta, however, was not like that.
A typical cowardly demon who prioritized his own survival over loyalty.
[Treachery Lover]: Oh yeah, a traitor!!
[Extermination Enthusiast]: This is good.
[Evil God Hate]: Such great intrigue…
[Broken Glass Field]: Haha, a likable bastard?
[Killing King]: Now let’s kill each other!!
[Queen’s Daughter]: If I were in your shoes, I would have stabbed them in the back instead of watching the broadcast.
Typically, chats celebrating malicious scheming and betrayal, actions usually seen as cowardly.
It was like a cultural shock to me.
Is this the demon way of thinking?
Having killed a demon before, I’d never had an actual conversation with them, making it feel fresh.
Shortly after, General Zirta sent another bribe.
[Wise General’s Practical Magic Stone x50]
– I’m scared I’ll lose terribly, so please hurry and give me a chance.
Honesty was refreshing, as he didn’t seem to care about honor or pride.
The betrayal began to exceed my expectations from the start.
In that case, I could skip a few steps right here.
“General Zirta, I don’t trust demons who only flap their mouths. Do you understand what I mean?”
An indirect suggestion to betray.
I didn’t explicitly tell him to betray.
There was no need, as the thirsty one digs the well.
“If you want to live, you’d better move your thoughts into action. The deadline is before nightfall.”
The domain of the Great Demon is enveloped in corrosive, acidic fog every night.
It’s an environment unfavorable for our expedition members.
Though they were all superhumans, it wouldn’t be a problem of their skin melting off, but it was quite advantageous for the demons living here.
That’s why I intended to incapacitate all the generals before night fell.
“Please live up to your name and make a wise choice.”
Having said that, just as I was about to take a short break, the bribes flowed in. This time, it was Zirta again.
[Wise General’s Useful Magic Stone x100]
– I’m already engaged with Horaxis’s army, so please wait a moment.
…A betrayal at an alarming speed.
I hadn’t expected him to decide so quickly.
“Very good.”
Trying not to show surprise, I clapped my hands loudly while pretending to be excited.
The chat room was also enjoying the pleasant atmosphere.
[Despair Addiction]: A useful fellow.
[Killing King]: Kyah, look at that decisiveness.
[Broken Glass Field]: I like it.
[Queen’s Daughter]: This is it!!!
[Head Collector]: Time for total slaughter!!
As I quietly observed the demons’ chat, Witness briefed me.
– Now the demons converging here are only two generals and their subordinates. The plan has been executed successfully.
In truth, if it was just the generals, I wouldn’t have needed to concoct such a complicated scheme.
But because there were so many subordinates, rushing in without a plan would be dangerous.
Even among us returnees, the sheer number difference would be a tough challenge.
That’s why I came up with this plan, and it turned out to be a great success.
Smiling lightly, I gathered the attention of the excited viewers with applause.
“Now, it’s time to prepare to welcome our guests.”
It was time to throw a party.
*
About thirty minutes later in Demon World time.
Zzzz.
I felt a tingle running up my arm. It was a sense of crisis.
Soon, waves of immense energy flowed in from all directions like an ocean.
The tremendous aura and might emanating from countless demons. The sheer force was enough to momentarily stiffen my body.
However.
I felt no fear at all.
Instead, a smile crept up my face.
“Everyone, watch closely.”
I confidently spoke to the viewers of Bokma Battle Zone as I snapped my fingers.
Snap.
As soon as the sound resonated, the gray space became transparent, revealing the scenery beyond.
The field of bone piles filled with demons.
The legion of the Great Demon was either flying or rushing toward us from all sides.
They regarded us as prey.
A misconception.
It was the exact opposite.
“Let’s begin.”
Then, a humanoid concealed by Yao’s cloaking ability revealed itself.
Holding a single card in right hand.
[Reverse Celestial Dragon/Minion]
– Duration: Reduces the attack and health of all minions existing on the opposing battlefield by the same amount as the cost.
“This is indeed. A cheat card.”
Speaking softly, Kim Ji-yeon slowly placed the card down.
Ziiing.
As a golden line etched itself into the air, the game board was formed in the empty space.
As the card was placed upon it, a massive Eastern dragon soared out and roared.
As the thundering voice spread, all the demons were enveloped in a green glow.
Astonishment, confusion, fury, and bewilderment.
All kinds of emotions surged from every direction.
In the chaos where the demon legion was unable to regain their senses, I spoke in a low voice.
“Eradicate them all.”
The hunt had begun.
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