The battlefield was still overwhelmingly in our favor.
– Currently, 70% of the enemy forces have perished. Our side’s casualties are just the minor and major wounds inflicted by four Void Monsters.
I nodded at the Witness reporting to me and opened my mouth.
“Humans are fighting quite well. They are far more useful than I thought.”
Having delivered the line fitting to the setting, I looked around the battlefield filled only with blood and screams.
Unlike the chaos with demons swarming everywhere at first, the skies and ground were now empty.
Most of the minions had been cleaned up, leaving only the elite demons that could be called such.
To think they could fight so well even weakened by the power of the ‘Reverse Sky Dragon’. Without Kim Ji-yeon, we might’ve struggled significantly.
No, we would have likely been pushed back without exception.
This battle was essentially led by Kim Ji-yeon alone for more than half of it.
“Hehe, hehe.”
Kim Ji-yeon was next to me, laughing, perhaps aware of her great achievements.
Along with her laughter came wicked words fitting the brainwashing setting.
“Demon extermination. Looks good. Such a spectacle. Rare occurrence. This child is thrilled. Hee hee, haha.”
I was trying to look somewhat sinister in my effort, but her unique choppy tone made her appear anything but serious.
No matter what she said, it only felt playful, like a humanoid.
With her unique chatty personality, it was hard to express a malicious character.
However, the thoughts of the demon viewers seemed to differ.
[RedSalient] : The robot is the scariest…
[Blamer] : I can’t breathe just looking at her.
[EvilGodHate] : The lack of expression makes her truly seem like a crazy person.
[TraitorLover] : Isn’t it a case of a crazy person next to another crazy person?
[Queen’sDaughter] : You fools, watch your words! There’s a high chance she’s the Demon King!
The demons considered Kim Ji-yeon as crazy as I did.
Thinking from the opposite perspective, it was indeed understandable.
An almost emotionless expression and talismans stuck to her forehead.
And her bizarre way of speaking, breaking words into four-letter segments.
I knew Kim Ji-yeon was just a humanoid who spoke strangely, but for the demons who didn’t know that, it was frightening enough.
“You’ve done very well.”
As I spoke quietly while method acting, Kim Ji-yeon chimed in.
“Hehe, this is really fun. Demon extermination. Thrilling. Screams and blood. Looks good.”
“If you listen well, I will continue to bring you to such scenes.”
“Okay, okay. From today. A good child. I will act.”
Even while exchanging a ‘master and slave’ style conversation, our gazes remained on the battlefield. It wasn’t a time to let our guard down.
‘It’s about time.’
There were still enemies we had to remain cautious of.
Even in a state of severe weakening due to the Reverse Sky Dragon’s power, there was a formidable foe we had to be wary of.
The strongest demon among Rema’s minions.
A rank 1 General was present on the battlefield.
But determining where he was seemed impossible.
It was due to his special ability.
‘How annoying…’
I frowned while recalling the documents that the Witness had gathered. As I did, translucent text appeared before me.
[Rank 1 General]
– Name: Koruaegenin
– Age: 606
– Position: Central General
– Personality: Generally quiet and serious.
Up until this point, the information was nothing significant; the important part came next.
– Characteristics: 1. When battle occurs, he has a tendency to obstinately push against the enemy and possesses decisive reflexes to respond to the enemy’s tricks.
2. His loyalty to the Great Demon Rema is stronger than that of all other generals combined.
– Ability: Invisibility
└Similar to the invisibility ability possessed by the highest-ranked Holy Knight. However, the general’s ability is far superior.
Yao’s invisibility is already impressive, they say his is even better. At that level, even a demigod would find it hard to perceive.
Just because of that one ability, I couldn’t yet be certain of victory.
Moreover, it didn’t end there.
– Combat Level: If assessed based on the level set by the Witness, it stands at Lv.20. It is advisable to avoid one-on-one combat.
A whopping 20.
It was a level just shy of the demigod realm.
A demon slightly stronger than the giant fighting Yao. Even facing him head-on wouldn’t be easy, and he had invisibility on top of that.
Of course, he was still in a significantly weakened state due to Kim Ji-yeon’s Reverse Sky Dragon.
However, that powerful dragon’s effect wasn’t something that lasted indefinitely.
Once his energy ran out, he would cease to exist.
In other words, there was a time limit. In about five more minutes, it would likely all vanish.
He was probably counting on that.
‘How cunning.’
He had excellent situational awareness and knew exactly how to react.
As documented, it was as expected.
“Now, let’s draw out the one hiding and eliminate him.”
As I said this, the demon viewers, who had been increasingly despondent, began to react fiercely.
[Blamer] : Was there someone hiding?
[RedSalient] : Just got chills…
[EvilGodHate] : He hid instead of fighting? Clever fellow indeed.
[Queen’sDaughter] : Scary, scary, scary, scary, scary, scary, scary!
[KingOfSlaughter] : Run away quickly!!!!
There was absolute chaos.
Anyone unfamiliar would think they were reading the chat of timid angels, not demons.
Honestly, I was a bit disappointed. I had gotten too immersed in the demon concept.
“Are you really demons after all that?”
I scoffed coldly and slowly took a step forward. Meanwhile, the Handsome Man who had been circling around me shielded Kim Ji-yeon.
In other words, I was left defenseless.
“General Koruaegenin. Listen well.”
Ahem, lightly clearing my throat, I shouted with all my might.
“The Great Demon Rema… is a clumsy little creature who can’t even change his underwear alone or go to the bathroom!”
The strongest mockery allowed by language correction.
While I felt it could have been worse, I knew it would be sufficient. He wouldn’t be able to stand even this much.
Shddd.
As predicted, a danger detection spell activated.
However.
He stood there with arms crossed, gazing blankly into the air.
Then it happened.
Ting!
Suddenly, a sound broke out, something hard colliding in front of me where nothing had previously existed.
And soon after, Reeve appeared before me, lifting her shield to protect me.
“Too bad, huh?”
As Reeve grinned and teased, a massive demon wielding a giant axe appeared behind her.
With a pair of horns sprouting from its head and large black wings, its muscular red body filled with muscle.
It was a typical muscular demon.
With an emotionless face, it spoke softly towards Reeve.
“Step aside, you filthy whore.”
“…What did you say?”
“I can sense the traces of numerous men forcefully touching your soul. But you seem to have forcibly reverted back to your previous state. Was it the power of a god? Did your goddess restore your purity for you?”
“……”
Reeve’s previously relaxed expression darkened. Caught off guard by the sudden question, she fell silent.
Could it be that what the General just said was true?
Is that why she had such a twisted expression when she received her virginity certification from the unicorn?
‘…Sorry about that.’
I had subtly teased her, but it seemed I would need to apologize.
As I reflected on my reckless past, Reeve shouted angrily.
“Shut up, you bastard!”
Then, deflecting the axe with her shield, she plunged into the General’s space.
Crack!
The shield hit directly in the abdomen, causing the general to stagger back.
Even so, he swung his axe wide. Reeve evaded lightly and repeatedly battered the General with her shield and fists.
Meanwhile, I returned to my original position and opened my mouth.
“Everyone. The most crucial confrontation of this battle is unfolding. Keep your eyes peeled. Depending on who wins, it could determine the fate of the Great Demon Rema.”
In truth, it wasn’t quite that significant. If Reeve falters, I could send Yoon-Ju and the Handsome Man in.
Still, I exaggerated the commentary intentionally. It was the instinct of a streamer.
“If you’re enjoying this, please donate to me. Don’t just sit there.”
While openly requesting donations, I watched the fight between Reeve and the General.
The situation was tight.
It seemed that the general, weakened from Kim Ji-yeon’s power, was getting stronger in real-time.
Additionally, a charged Reeve was swinging her shield indiscriminately compared to her usual self. Even I found her attacks rather pathetic.
Maybe that was why the public’s sentiment in the chat began to lean one way.
[TraitorLover] : The General is winning, isn’t he?
[KingOfSlaughter] : Almost done…
[RedSalient] : That girl is going to get split in half.
[ShatteredGlassField] : What a pity for the pretty girl.
Should I help now?
As I pondered, suddenly donations flooded in.
[Queen’sDaughter’s Amazing Magic Stone of 500]
– Demon King, what’s that girl doing? It’s not her full power!
The viewer who called me Demon King seemed to be quite familiar with Reeve, sending a message that felt like they knew her well.
Could she have been a demon Reeve met in the world she visited? That seemed plausible.
“Do you know Reeve?”
As I asked, an answer came promptly.
[Queen’sDaughter’s Amazing Magic Stone of 200]
– That girl is really strong! How did you brainwash her? Truly the Demon King…!
She really did know her.
I thought for a moment about how to use this and replied.
“Queen’s Daughter, currently that human has lost her connection with the goddess while crossing dimensions. That’s why she’s unable to exert her full power.”
There’s a chance that, after all the trouble I caused, I could find a solution.
“So please, I ask you. Come up with a solution immediately.”
Having been in the same world, and likely being in the Demon World far longer than I had, she might know a way to reconnect their souls. It was possible.
The demon who had donated cautiously asked.
[Queen’sDaughter’s Amazing Magic Stone of 500]
– Now…?
At such a time, the only words I could offer were one thing.
“Feel free to do as you like. It’s not a demand.”
That really wasn’t it.
“However, if you choose not to follow my words, your life may become dangerous.”
This was a request in the style of the Demon World.
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