The Late Game Healer Is Way Too Strong – Chapter 325

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟐𝟓: 𝐃𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞 1

Merlin’s eyes rolled back in his head.

His abdomen was torn open from the inside, blood gushing out like a fountain.

“Guh-uh-uh-uh-uhk!”

Bloody foam bubbled from his mouth, and the excruciating pain of his twisted organs burned his mind white.

Merlin’s consciousness slipped away.

Such pain was different from what one would feel from external destruction.

『Kukuku. Fun stuff, this is.』

The being that had turned Merlin’s insides and blood into a mess twisted its upper body and laughed.

A grotesque devil that seemed to be a strange mixture of insect and human.

Those around instinctively realized that this devil was not an easy opponent.

‘𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘬𝘦.’

Siwoo observed the devil and circulated magic power throughout his body.

This was definitely not a pushover.

『Kukukukuku-! I put a curse on this old man so that he would burst out if he tried to dispel the ritual.』

The devil that had emerged from Merlin’s belly had a wasp-like body.

It had a hard-looking exoskeleton and a long stinger at the end of its abdomen.

Siwoo glanced at Merlin, who was lying collapsed on the floor.

‘𝘏𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘮 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘺𝘦𝘵. 𝘏𝘦’𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨.’

He had no obligation to save him, but he needed him to release the ‘Dimension Gate’.

“Who the hell are you?”

At that moment, Ryu Ji-hwan glared at the devil and asked.

The demonic energy emanating from it like smoke was chilling.

Even though it hadn’t fully released its aura, the fact that it could feel such ominous demonic energy meant that this devil was far superior to Azazel or Mastema, who were fighting on the other side.

『An insignificant human dares to question me? Kukukuku.』

The devil brought a foreleg to its face, as if amused.

Its compound eyes, stained with pieces of Merlin’s entrails, flashed coldly.

『I am Archdevil Beelzebub.』

As soon as he finished speaking, he shot towards Ryu Ji-hwan like a flash of lightning.

ㅡㅡ!!!!!

A massive shockwave spread through the air, creating a sonic boom.

Beelzebub’s blow, which was faster than sound, struck Ryu Ji-hwan’s torso, scorching the area and completely overturning the floor.

Koo-ah-ah-ah-ah!!

Ryu Ji-hwan’s body was slammed into the cliff with that endless blow.

“Kuk. . .!!”

Ryu Ji-hwan vomited a mouthful of blood onto the floor.

He had definitely used a magic shield to defend against the attack before it struck.

Even though his opponent hadn’t used his full strength, not even half of it, the impact was incredible.

“Are you okay?!”

Crow shouted at him.

“Kuk. . .!”

Instead of answering, he raised his hand to show that he was unharmed.

Three or four of his ribs seemed to be broken, and there seemed to be some bleeding in his muscles and internal organs, but as long as he wasn’t dead, he couldn’t be considered seriously injured.

“Min Siwoo, can you heal Ji-hwan first?”

Crow asked Siwoo, guessing Ryu Ji-hwan’s condition.

That was because even that stubborn guy couldn’t lift his head after taking a single hit, so he couldn’t be okay.

“Yeah, then hold on for 15 seconds.”

“That’s too long. . .”

As Siwoo spoke, he kicked off towards Ryu Ji-hwan.

『Kukukukuku! Where do you think you’re going!』

Beelzebub raised his momentum, a grin spreading across his face.

“Ugh!”

A groan escaped from Crow’s mouth as she faced him.

Kuku-gu-gu-gu-gu!!!!

The demonic energy that could be described as ferocious surged up with the Archdevil’s momentum.

It felt as if someone was thinly peeling her skin.

Crow released all of her magic power and demonic energy to counter it.

『Woman, you can use demonic energy. Are you perhaps a mongrel of the demon race?』

Beelzebub asked in a mocking voice.

“You call yourself an Archdevil, but your trash talk is no different from a low-level devil.”

Crow retorted to her opponent.

Just opening her mouth to speak felt like her magic power was being drained away.

That’s how thick and rough the opponent’s demonic energy was.

『You dare compare this body to a low-level devil? Kukukukuku. I shall make you carry hundreds of my eggs in your stomach.』

Beelzebub directed his rising momentum and killing intent towards his opponent.

He was not currently in his complete form.

He had manifested temporarily using the curse placed on Merlin’s body and his blood as a price.

Compared to his actual power, this was probably less than half.

Even so, Crow, who faced him, was on the verge of fainting.

『Kukukuku!!!』

Translucent wings spread out from Beelzebub’s shoulders, creating a roar reminiscent of a jet engine.

Thud, thud, thud, thud!!

The intense and piercing sound was like tens of thousands of hornets buzzing by her ear.

Crow clenched her jaw so hard that her molars creaked.

Chwa-aa-a-a-a!!!!

The stinger at the end of Beelzebub’s body, as thick as her forearm, clashed with her dagger, creating sparks.

Crow could clearly feel the blood flowing from her gums.

It felt like her insides were being shaken, even though she had only blocked the attack.

『Woman, how many eggs do you want? Kukukukuku.』

“Put them in your own stomach and raise them, you little shit!!”

At that moment, along with Siwoo’s shout, the blade of Muramasa charged towards Beelzebub without mercy.

Ku-ga-ga-ga-ga-ga!!!!

🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸

The 1st Realm Demon King’s eyelids fluttered.

The huge tubes connected to his body wriggled noisily.

Demonic energy roared in the quiet and distant space.

『It displeases me.』

The 1st Realm Demon King muttered in a low groan.

He had a bad dream.

The scene wasn’t clear, but the dirty and terrifying emotions that had sunk to the bottom of it remained in his chest like sticky tar.

What on earth had it been about?

He tried to chew on his memories to recall the contents of the dream.

Even if it was a disgusting emotion, it was important to properly reflect on such dreams.

It wasn’t a revelation or a prophecy.

He didn’t think it would happen in reality.

Even so, the 1st Realm Demon King tried to remember what he had dreamed about.

No matter what, it couldn’t hurt to prevent it in advance.

『It feels like there’s fog in my head.』

He eventually gave up on his unclear memories.

Once, he had been a ‘sage who could see the future’, but his ability had gradually deteriorated over the past decade or so.

It seemed that his health wasn’t recovering.

Instead of shaking off the unpleasant dream from his emotions, the 1st Realm Demon King looked back on the current situation.

His domination of humanity was proceeding smoothly.

His subordinate, Kraken, was reconquering Latin America, and other Demon Kings’ subordinates were taking down Australia and New Zealand one after another.

At this rate, all of humanity would be on its knees within a few months.

And at that time, he would eliminate the other Demon Kings along with Kraken and ascend to the position of ‘Final Demon King’, completing all of his plans.

‘𝘛𝘩𝘦 4𝘵𝘩 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘸𝘢𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 3𝘳𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘛𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘳. . . 𝘕𝘰, 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘵 𝘨𝘶𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.’

Of course, no matter how strong a subordinate was, they couldn’t match a Demon King.

However, if a subordinate were to intervene in a fight between Demon Kings, the situation could change.

And if that subordinate was Kraken?

The world would be turned upside down.

‘𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘔𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘪𝘸𝘰𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘦’𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦.’

His haggard face clouded over with worry.

The fruit of his patience and endurance for over twenty years was about to ripen.

Everything was proceeding smoothly according to his thorough plan, and he was only a few steps away from becoming the ‘Final Demon King’.

But what was it?

This icky and uncomfortable. . . feeling that he was missing something.

The 1st Realm Demon King pressed his lips together as he looked at the long tubes connected to his body.

What was the cause of this anxiety, and how could he resolve it?

Creak.

At that moment, the door to the 1st Realm Demon King’s main palace opened.

It had been opened without his permission to allow someone to enter.

The 1st Realm Demon King’s sharp gaze turned towards the entrance.

『Who dares to set foot in my main palace without my approval?』

He flared his demonic energy, murderous intent surging.

It had always been the rule that such actions should not be taken lightly.

Thud. Thud.

The rude figure approached him through the darkness.

『You areㅡ』

A truly unexpected figure revealed itself.

The 1st Realm Demon King forgot all about punishing the figure and instead cast a questioning gaze at it.

『Bablehner. . . What business does a subordinate of the 4th Realm have here?』

With a pale complexion and jet-black hair and eyes.

Bablehner, who seemed to have no expression or even emotions, stood in front of the 1st Realm Demon King with his usual stoic face.

He looked thin and frail, as if he were in his early to mid-teens.

“What business is it. . . .”

Bablehner answered him in a slow and childish voice.

『Have you come as an envoy of the 4th Realm, or have you come here on your own accord?』

The 1st Realm Demon King asked, his tone curious yet clearly displeased.

Bablehner looked up at the 1st Realm Demon King with dull eyes.

His unfocused eyes seemed to contain a deep darkness that was slowly gathering.

The 1st Realm Demon King stared at Bablehner intently to figure out his true intentions.

If he had come on his own accord, it could mean that he wanted to be accepted as the 1st Realm Demon King’s subordinate.

The subordinates couldn’t possibly be unaware that the world was already tilting.

‘𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 4𝘵𝘩 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵.’

Once Min Siwoo was taken care of by Kraken, one Demon King would be available to serve as a vassal.

The 4th Realm Demon King would recommend that he take either the 2nd Realm or the 3rd Realm as his vassal instead of him.

‘𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘥, 𝘩𝘦’𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘸, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.’

Either way, Bablehner’s visit wasn’t a bad thing.

『Subordinate of the 4th Realm, Bablehner. Speak your request. I promise secrecy on the honor of the 1st Realm Demon King.』

He looked down at his opponent with a deliberately stern face.

What kind of request would he make?

“Uh-huh. . .”

Bablehner hesitated as if he found it difficult to speak.

And then he opened his mouth, looking at the 1st Realm Demon King with dull eyes.

“Maaaaster. . .”

『. . .What is that? What are you. . . .』

“Demon King.”

At that moment, a familiar voice pierced through the darkness.

『Oh, isn’t that Kraken?』

“I have come as you called.”

Kraken kneeled on one knee in greeting.

The 1st Realm Demon King glanced diagonally downward and ordered Kraken.

『This child has trespassed into my room without knowing his place. Deal with him as you see fit.』

He wasn’t stating his own opinion, nor was he conveying the intentions of the 4th Realm Demon King.

‘𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨.’

The 1st Realm Demon King decided to simply get rid of Bablehner before things got any stranger.

If a subordinate had trespassed into a Demon King’s space without permission, even the 4th Realm wouldn’t be able to complain.

It would also be a good move to put one of his rivals out of commission while he was at it.

“Maaaaster. . .”

“I understand, my lord.”

Kraken drew his golden cudgel forward.

A violent demonic energy swirled around it, displaying its incredible power.

At that moment, a strange sense of foreboding crossed the 1st Realm Demon King’s mind.

Kraken had definitely said this as he entered.

━I have come as you called.

But the 1st Realm Demon King. . . .

‘𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘮.’

His eyes widened as he turned to Kraken.

Kwa-ji-i-i-ik!!!

Crimson blood sprayed through the air like a fountain.

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