Chapter 155: Episode 30 – Dark Castle (5)
Translator: Rainbow Turtle
This was a question that had been countless beings in the Star Stream received over many years.
'Why the hell does the scenario exist?'
The answers to this question were different. For example, the returnee Kyrgios Rodgraim said: Without it, the universe would be too lonely.
The constellation 'Queen of the Darkest Spring' replied to the same question: Are you asking me why 'food' exists?
The demon king Asmodeus' reply to the same question was as followed: It is a small destruction to prevent greater destruction.
The answers might be romantic or philosophical to people who heard it. However, 'romantic' and 'philosophical' were only luxuries for those who were full in the first place.
Therefore, to the demon earl 'Tentacio' on the second floor of Dark Castle, the scenario meant the following:
“It is fucked up.”
This was his way of speaking, although technically, they weren't his own words. Anyone who entered this space would say this after 50 years. Of course, if they managed to survive 50 years.
“I'm tired.”
The river running through the Abyss Plains was a tributary of the Demon World's River, Phoenix. One might ask how there was such a huge plains on the second floor of Dark Castle but naturally Tentacio was different.
There were only two things he knew. First, he had to reach the top of the vast plains and second, he hadn't managed to do it in 194 years.
'Dammit, if it wasn't for that dokkaebi's offer at the time…'
The memories from 194 years ago were still vivid.
-Do you want to become the 73rd demon king?
Demon king. It was the long-cherished dream of all demons.
-…Can I become the demon king?
He had asked.
He was a third-grade demon and still far from rising to that status. It was hard to climb up, no matter how many low-grade demons he ate. During that period, Tentacio was tempted by a being more demonic than a great demon.
-You are lacking a 'story', not strength.
-What does that mean?
-You will find out if you participate in the scenario.
Thus, Tentacio was put into the Dark Castle scenario. He tore down many demons and slaughtered the races that came up from the first floor of Dark Castle.
After 194 years, Tentacio had become one of the ten strongest demons on the 'Dark Castle second floor.'
However, it was up to here.
'I can't go up to the third floor.'
The Dark Castle's third floor. This was where the essence of a demon king was sleeping. In order to get there, he had to beat the strongest beings on the second floor.
However, raising strength and coins wasn't enough. The best beings on the second floor weren't the strongest simply because of strength. The thing Tentacio was lacking…
[The constellation 'Lady of the Brocade Sleep' wants to talk to you alone.]
[The constellation 'Lady of the Brocade Sleep' is curious about your setting.]
'Setting? Fucking bastards. I know what I'm made of.'
He didn't like constellations but it was pleasant to see a constellation wondering about him.
The constellation wondering about him meant new people were coming from the first floor of Dark Castle. It meant the enjoyable game would start from now on.
A group of men and women appeared. Tentacio smiled at the sight. “Welcome, you bugs. This is the second floor of Dark Castle.”
Tentacio enjoyed speaking the lines of an ambassador like it was a habit. As expected, some of the bugs came forward and asked him,
“What is this place? Who are you? A guide?”
“…Are you perhaps a dokkaebi?”
Dokkaebi. They were existences that Tentacio hated the most. Still, he endured it and opened his mouth. There would be a time of sweet rewards after the patience.
Majestic horns rose over the shoulders. The demon who appeared in the colourful spotlight was a powerful existence whom Viller couldn't compare to.
A cruel smile was on his face as he opened his mouth. “…I see. Are you Yoo Jonghyuk?”
Chapter end
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