Episode 3
The holy power that was under pressure disappeared along with the magic circle. It was clear that there was a high-level magic that I couldn't even understand.
-Family. That is my magic.
The demons are a race that uses lies. However, not all of their words are false.
-It is a type of contract that mainly subordinates small animals, insects, and spirits to the drinker.
In a strangely weak voice, the demon continued to explain.
It is the most compulsory of the contract-type magic, but it is also a very dangerous magic.
I have heard stories of lichs who were returned to the dungeon while trying to work on dragons, and spiritists whose souls were mortgaged while trying to charm the Spirit King.
-They are all stupid people who don't even know their own level. Since you don't ask for the other person's consent, you have to press it with overwhelming power or soul power.
This was the reason why not many people handled it compared to its overwhelming convenience. There is no such thing as a way to train the soul in the world.
-The disappearance of the body does not reduce the status of the soul. Even the speck of soul is valuable enough to be compared to the whole world. That is the Demon King. By the way....
It was not understood by common sense that such a magic circle disappeared without doing anything. If so, it means that it has definitely achieved a different effect.
-What, you. Why was I subjugated to the reverse?
The demons were subjugated to humans by their own magic? Even the goblins on the road are laughable. The confusion and doubts contained in Hana's demon voice felt too sincere to be called acting.
'No.'
You must not let go of your tension until the end. Demons are basically people who have a lifespan many times that of humans. It is said that if you decide to deceive, even the supreme sage will play with you.
Keeping in mind the possibility that even these words may be false, I calmly felt the changes in my body.
Far from feeling restricted by something, the sexual power that weighed down my body disappeared and I felt refreshed.
Purple.
Familial magic is a contract in which souls are bound to each other. Even if you close your eyes and contemplate your own soul, you can feel it...
"Huh?"
Is there one?
Covenants, summons, curses, poison and pestilence, spirit, life and death, etc... There are countless magical systems of warlocks, but there are some that serve as the foundation.
Handling souls is also a basic skill of a warlock.
In other words, it can be seen as the minimum quality to learn black magic. This is also why I, who am still only an apprentice, have spiritual eyes.
In order to deal with the soul of a deceased person and not just look at it, you must also know how to contemplate your own soul.
When I looked at it like that, there was something like a thin string connected to my soul.
At the end of it is a soul that emits ominous things that are difficult to describe. But for some reason, I didn't feel like it would harm me.
Rather, it is a comfortable feeling that can be cut off at any time if you want to. The moment I was a little conscious of the connection as a test.
-Quak! Stop, stop...!
The connected soul wriggled and at the same time a terrible scream echoed in his head.
Only then did I realize. That the demons' words were true.
He was a madman who called himself a demon king, but at least the truth was that he was subordinate to me.
However, I was not relieved. The reason why family magic is not so popular is not simply because of its dangers.
The more intelligent the object, the more likely it is to rebel against orders. Needless to say, humans, wild animals and monsters are the same. It was no different from this demon tribe now.
"What is your identity?"
-Haven't you said it many times? Demon King, Quak!
Look at me telling lies calmly. It was so much like a persimmon that I instantly thought that he was the real Demon King.
"Again. What is his identity?"
-Demon King, Demon King! Stop...!
When I thought the screams were loud, the strings connected to them became thinner and the sound became quieter.
I thought there would be no end to this, so I decided to change the method.
"I won't ask you what your identity is."
-That's the Demon King, come on, wait! I will listen. Keep talking!
I can't understand what the demons are thinking. Maybe even what is subordinate to me is in his plan. Then.
"If you don't want to suffer that pain for the rest of your life, swear. Risking my soul."
He drew a magic circle on the floor with his hand and said. It was basic contract magic, soul contract.
A terrible magic that can only be established with the consent of both parties, and destroys the soul when violated. I remember it because I saw it once three years ago.
Since the conditions are conditional, the difficulty of learning is low, and it is a magic that has been proven to be stable enough to be used before the teacher accepts the student.
"One, no matter what, take care of me so that I do not die."
So that this place can be safe even after leaving the demon world.
"One, no matter what, do not lie to me."
To avoid being deceived by the demons and becoming their toys.
-That's ridiculous. Do you think you would agree to such an unfair contract to avoid such pain?
"The contract period is until I die of natural causes. Decades at most. Wouldn't it be that long for you demons?"
-I'd rather let it disappear.
Naturally, the demons did not accept it. It seems that pride does not allow it. This is why they did not impose conditions such as 'absolute obedience'.
However, I cannot give up on these two items either.
"Instead, I will also work for your resurrection. What do you think?"
-….
I don't know how to resurrect a dead demon. However, it was certain that in order to do so, he had to reach a tremendous level as a warlock.
He has no choice but to teach me knowledge that will increase his level, even for the sake of resurrection.
It doesn't matter if you fail. It's not 'resurrected', it's just an oath to 'work hard for resurrection'.
If you quietly learn the knowledge of the demons and increase your strength, the conditions will be met. Then, the reason why he came to this demon world in the first place is also solved.
"If you refuse, unfortunately, I will have no choice but to destroy you."
It's a powerful soul, but it's safe to say that his soul is completely in my hands now. I don't know how to annihilate it, but if I continue to torture it like I do now, it will disappear someday.
-… If you add one condition, you will agree to the contract. Just as you put two conditions on it, I cannot be satisfied with one.
"I'll listen to you."
-It's revenge. The death of those involved in my death.
They are those who were involved in the death of the demons. It is likely that it is the hero and his companions. When they fought the Demon King, they must have been caught up in the aftermath.
The lifespan of the first warrior recorded in history is about one hundred and twenty years. Considering the age of this hero, there are about a hundred years left.
"Death, death."
After much deliberation, I decided to accept the condition.
'I can live a little longer.'
The only thing the demons presented was 'death'. It's not that I have to kill myself.
Unlike warlocks who defy providence, heroes have no way to avoid their set lifespan. If so, it's simple. All you have to do is live and hold on until the warrior and his companions grow old and die.
"Okay."
It is a surplus business.
After checking the magic circle several times to see if there were any mistakes, he bit his finger.
The blood that burst out with pain flowed into the center of the magic circle.
"I, Jude, swear the following: One, while I am alive, I strive for the resurrection of the soul that is subordinate to me. one, while alive, those involved in the death of the soul strive to die."
A red light emanated from the magic circle.
-I swear in the name of Alderion, the king of the demon world. I will not allow death to the owner of this soul. As before, I will always tell the truth.
My body flinched slightly. Even in this situation, the Demon King is a Ta-ryeong.
However, it was not a problem that had a big impact on the contract signing process. As long as the person concerned voluntarily swears, the magic will be established.
The light reacted to the demon's voice.
"It's done."
"The deadline of this contract is until my life is cut off. Do you agree?"
-I don't agree.
A magic circle with blood floated into the air and approached the heart. The magic circle disappeared as if it were being absorbed.
As a result of observing the soul again, I recognized the pattern of the contract that had successfully settled on the demon and my soul.
"Huh..."
I breathed a sigh of relief. Realizing that I had been extremely nervous just a moment ago, I wiped my sweaty hands with my pants.
Soul contract to familial magic. Since I was bound by two layers, it is safe to say that this demon was completely subjugated to me.
"I'll ask you to make sure the contract went well. What is your identity?"
-Is that sound even in the midst of this? Whoa.
Are you going to avoid answering that you said you wouldn't tell lies? However, I already understood the inside of it. The moment he was conscious of family magic and was about to torture him.
-I'll tell you again and again. I am the Demon King.
I looked at the contract magic imprinted on my soul. It was working fine and normal. On the contrary, my heart beat as if it had broken down.
-The source of all evil and misfortune, the rightful ruler of the demon world.
Maybe it's because of the hot demonic air. I felt suffocated.
-Try somewhere. Until I achieve my revenge and resurrect me. This body will not allow you to die.
The hand I was rubbing to wipe my sweat had disappeared before I knew it.
I realized the loophole in the contract. No matter what, take care of me so that I don't die. When I speak, I only said it with death in mind, but if he tries to forcibly extend my lifespan...
-And you vow to kill the goddess with your own hands. I admire you, Jude.
The accident did not continue.
That's natural. At best, he said it thinking of the warrior and his comrades. But a goddess. Why does that name come from?
I looked at the pattern on the contract as if I had a seizure, but it was still working well without any problems. It meant that there was no falsehood in what he said.
- My master.
The demons...
No, the Demon King said in a sneering tone.
Don't trust demons. The adage wasn't enough for the apprentice warlock to remember.
* * *
A sanctuary located in the Empire.
A commemorative service that does not end for several months after the victory. Many nobles and priests of the continent's powerful people came and went, and the place where the saint was praying was illuminated.
The expression of the saint who was praying with her eyes closed changed completely.
"Hey, this...!"
This is a clear harbinger of revelation.
It is difficult to experience even once in a generation, but the saint has experienced such a phenomenon before. It was only three years ago, when a warrior was born.
'What are you trying to say?'
Even when she succeeded in defeating the demon king, she was a goddess who did not say a word of congratulations.
'God and human senses cannot be the same, so maybe He is trying to praise him now.'
Thinking so, the saint lowered her head and listened to the voice of the goddess. One.
-In the lowest land, a new demon king was born.
What I heard was the exact opposite of what I expected.
-My servants, destroy him. Prevent it from growing enough. Repay the love I have given.
The goddess said in an emotionless voice as usual.
-That is the reason you exist.
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