Chapter 111
Chapter 111
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 111
Chapter Title: At That Moment, in the Holy Kingdom
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A considerable amount of time had passed since I blacked out from the aftermath of summoning power beyond my limits. As if on cue, right in front of my collapsed form, Solomon's avatar—which had simply died and hardened like a stone statue—transformed into a single beam of black light and poured into me.
“Gasp!”
As the light began absorbing into my body, I reflexively snapped my eyes open and shot to my feet. At the same time, the crown from my inventory popped out on its own and absorbed a portion of the light entering my body.
The absorption continued regardless of my will. It was the reward. The reward for accomplishing the impossible.
The power of the Throne, Lord of All Demons—Solomon—that the avatar possessed had been fully transferred to me. The power of the Demon God who commanded the 72 Demon Kings and all demons.
'This isn't the job I remember.'
The job I'd originally aimed for was something else. Job: Emperor of Ten Thousand Spirits [Myth-C+]. That was the job the guy had obtained before my regression, and the one I'd planned to go for from the start.
Of course, Lord of Ten Thousand Demons was vastly superior. Even just looking at the rank made it obvious, and the abilities it encompassed showed an insane difference.
Even among Mythic tiers, it was the difference between the real deal and a fake, the genuine article and a cheap knockoff.
I knew the abilities of Emperor of Ten Thousand Spirits. It involved collecting and commanding souls that met specific conditions infused with demonic energy. It was a cheat power that allowed one to become a one-man army. That's why I'd wanted it so badly, thinking it would let me handle everything solo.
And Lord of Ten Thousand Demons, being the genuine, superior job, possessed even more formidable powers.
Mythic stats granted by the job: 2. Authorities: 3. Territory: 1.
“This is insane.”
All this suffering had been worth it. I gaped, staring at the details for a long while. It was unbelievable. Truly worthy of a Mythic job.
But that wasn't the end. The ring—no, the Emperor's Crown—that had emerged from my inventory on its own, granting me Solomon's power, finished its transformation and descended onto my head.
Unlike before, it exuded an incredibly dense demonic energy, becoming even more beautiful, more mighty, and more ornate. It was utterly fitting for a crown meant only for the great Demon God.
The effects of the divine object exceeded expectations. I nodded in satisfaction. It was a Mythic item destined to synergize perfectly with the job.
“Shall I check out the newly acquired ones quickly?”
It was true that awakening a 1st job elevated a hunter's tier by a full step.
There were four abilities I needed to review: three authorities and one skill. The guy's knockoff job had only granted a few unique abilities instead of authorities.
I couldn't stop grinning. With glee, I examined the true power of the job.
The first authority I checked was the evolved version of the unique ability from the Emperor of Ten Thousand Spirits I remembered. All abilities were abstract and imprecise, but that only made it more impressive—implying hidden powers, broad scope, and numerous advantages.
It didn't stop at dominating souls; it dyed them into demons and strengthened them, while the lord grew stronger with their numbers.
In short, the more subjugations, the more powerful it became.
Next authority.
This one went without saying. It was the pinnacle ability for anything demonic energy-related.
Reign of Ten Thousand Demons was like a sweetener that amplified the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons authority and the job itself. A sort of buff skill, perhaps?
The final skill was straightforward. A territory skill? One that could manifest the domain anywhere, anytime.
'Something must be in the Demon God Domain.'
The 10-day cooldown made it unwise to test right now. I couldn't risk wasting it and being unable to use it in the next fight.
My current situation wasn't great, so I had to be extra cautious. My original goal here in this underground prison was to investigate and counter whatever Cardinal Aoira was preparing.
In the end, I'd not only stopped it but absorbed the power myself—far exceeding the goal.
But the real threat remained. Cardinal Aoira. I had to deal with him to end this damn mess.
Then, a quest appeared before my eyes, showing the path ahead.
Holy Kingdom Under the Shadow of Doom
Tier: Myth
Rank: SSS-
Explanation: Stage-1-183 Holy Kingdom. Doom has befallen it. The most sacred and radiant land is about to reveal the darkest, most horrific, and vile demons. Save the Holy Kingdom. The holy ones will gaze upon you, who has obtained the darkest power.
Objective: Defeat Cardinal Aoira (0/1), Defeat the Descended ??? (0/1)
Success: Hidden Job Quest (4) Generated, Small Clue to 2nd Job Awakening, ???
Failure: Soul Seizure, Body Death, Holy Kingdom Destruction, 3 Calamity Breeds Released
“What a pain in the ass.”
What else was descending? This was pissing me off. I clicked my tongue and stood up. Rest was over. Time to head back to the surface.
But one issue remained unresolved. I turned my gaze to the soul blankly staring at me—or rather, at the crown I wore.
《O Great King of Kings. Primordial Demon. What is it you desire from me?》
Meeting the eyes of the fallen angel consumed by confusion and fear, I extended my hand. If there was to be a soul for my first subjugation, it would be this fallen angel.
“Come with me.”
《……That must be why the god left me in this place. Contractor. I acknowledge you as the king's successor.》
The soul reached out. Our hands—mine and the soul's—touched.
Something that couldn't normally be touched, felt, or comprehended. Yet clearly, her hand and mine connected.
Pride—no, Demon Spirit stat stirred. The darkest primordial demonic energy granted to me by the primordial demon, the power that creates all demons, moved.
Starting from within my body, it flowed through my fingertips to the fallen angel. Her soul began to dye in my color.
《Ah……!》
With a gasp of admiration, her form changed. A body was created, no longer just a soul. Ten pairs of wings fluttered beautifully, and beauty transcending the mortal realm manifested.
Light and darkness. The epitome of worthlessness.
《I remember now.》
Her eyes grew sharper, her energy stronger. No longer the same tier. I probably couldn't summon her anymore. She wasn't just a soul.
It would be a lie to say I wasn't disappointed. She had been one of my strongest cards. But instinct told me otherwise.
To subjugate this fallen angel.
The subjugation completed. Above the head of her now-perfect body, a halo similar to my crown appeared.
《O Successor of the Great Demon God. Master of the 68th Throne among the 72, the first fallen angel Belial pledges eternal obedience to you.》
My first subjugate was none other than a Demon King.