Chapter 26
Chapter 26
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 26
Chapter Title: Demon King Qlus, Descends! #11
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Chasing the goblin enchanted by the fairy's magic.
For now, I had to pursue it. I needed to figure out when the fairy's magic would wear off. From what I'd just seen, that fairy was one seriously threatening beast. Better to gather any intel I could in advance.
Conveniently, every last goblin had fallen under the spell, so the target had no backup coming. Perfect conditions for a chase.
—Slouching along...
The gait of the drunken goblin.
It started to steady out bit by bit. As time passed, the magic was fading. Not an insanely long duration, then.
And then.
—It halted.
"Geghek..."
Maybe regaining its senses? The goblin stopped in its tracks. I immediately barked an order at Buril!
"Buril! Drop the spear and pounce!"
"Keruk!"
The second the command dropped, Buril tossed his wooden spear and leaped like a wild animal! A truly inhuman tackle! Ambushing a drunk from behind is basics among basics!
"Kerayaak!"
"Keruk?!"
The goblin, just barely coming to, had no chance against Buril's savage charge. Buril slammed into its torso with a body check and unleashed a barrage of attacks without hesitation.
"Kerarak! Kerarak!"
"Keruk keruk!!"
No such thing as brotherhood among kin. Humans slaughter each other all the time—what's a goblin to that? I'd just watched them wage war on their own kind anyway. Point was! From here on, stay calm and collected! Time to slap on the Domination.
"Buril! Pin it down!"
"Keruk keruk!"
Buril latched onto it from behind like a cicada clinging tight.
"Keruuuuwuu!"
The captured goblin thrashed and wailed, but it was no use! I shot my hand out and clamped its neck!
—Grip!
"Kyulup...!"
"Monster Domination—deploy!"
I immediately drew up the demonic power from within. Mana surged from my heart toward my right hand. At the same time, I recalled the black magic incantation and ritual from my mind, channeling the power accordingly.
Then.
—Zing.
A bead-sized orb of black energy formed at my index fingertip. One injection, and Domination would take hold!
"Pierce!"
I jabbed it right into the bastard's forehead.
"Kep...!"
The orb sank straight through the skin into its skull... and then.
"Kurup?!"
The goblin started convulsing wildly.
"Buril! Out!"
"Keruk!"
Buril leaped back at once.
"Keurup! Keureureup!"
The goblin kept seizing. This one's reaction was pretty intense? Something resisting inside? I kept watch with Buril, staying alert to our surroundings.
And then.
"Kerayaaaak!"
The thing bolted upright and charged straight at us!
"Fuck this shit! Failure! Buril! Kill it!"
"Keruuuuuk!"
Success rate ain't 100%, huh! No choice now but to end it! Buril clashed with the goblin, and I whipped out my hand axe from my pouch.
Can't waste a spear on a single goblin!
"Kaeruk! Keruk!"
"Kururing!"
Buril and the goblin grappled like slugs in heat. Both males—kinda gross to watch. Hell, even if one was female, it'd still be nasty. I lined up my shot perfectly.
And smashed down on the goblin's flank!
—Thwack!
"Quaaaooek!"
The goblin shrieked like the world was ending, howling in agony!
"Buril, out!"
"Keruk!"
"Die!"
The instant Buril pulled back, I rained axe blows on the goblin. Thwack, thwack, thwack. Brutal stuff. Tough bastards don't drop easy—especially when they're flailing like mad.
"Hoo...!"
But I kept at it.
The goblin instinctively guarded its head and neck. Survival instinct. That was its poison. Had to settle for the body.
"Die already!"
"Keureureuk...!"
—Thwack!
—Thwack!
—Thwack!
Hand axe homicide.
Jungle hatchet atrocity.
Only after all that did I finally put the goblin down.
"Ha. Done."
My heart felt like it might burst.
Fucking exhausting.
Had to kill it, sure, but butchering something that looks just like Buril this viciously? No way it felt good.
"Keruk keruk!"
But Buril looked thrilled. Beyond thrilled—drooling like crazy.
"Buril? You want its guts?"
"Keruk keruk!"
Bouncing all over the place.
Yeah, what would this guy know about cannibalism?
"Alright, I'll carve 'em out. Hang on."
"Keruk!"
"Guts only—pack the rest and head home."
That wrapped up today's work.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ The next day.
"We need to scout."
"Keruk?"
The need for recon.
I felt it keenly.
Goblin turf wars nearby. Spotted fairies twice now. Meant goblin villages or fairy territory close by.
Super dangerous.
Worst case, relocate the base. Needed terrain intel for that.
"Today's task: scouting. Let's go, Buril. Grab your spear."
"Keruk."
Been slacking on recon too long. Time for a proper sweep. If lucky, might even find a better spot to live.
"Buril. Life treating you okay these days?"
"Keruk keruk. Keruring, kek."
"What're you even saying."
Couldn't make heads or tails of it.
—Crunch.
Spear at the ready, scanning surroundings as we advanced. Going farther today. Untouched areas. Dunno if Buril has homing instincts, but even if I got lost, he'd lead us home fine.
Here I was, a demonkin, getting outdone by Buril in so many ways.
"Oh fuck yeah. Fruit sighted."
"Keruk."
So Buril and I picked fruit, snacked, and moved along enjoyably... But seriously, no top predators around here?
Back in Joseon era, tigers overran every local hill. No way this backwater's exempt... Unless they're scared of the fairies?
Lost in those thoughts after hours of trekking.
—Rustle.
"Keruk?"
Pushing through brush and vines.
"Huh?"
Suddenly, an empty clearing opened up.
A small meadow ringed by massive trees—like a wooden fence around a grassy patch.
"This kind of terrain?"
Why a meadow here of all places?
No other plants, just neatly grown weeds and pretty flowers blooming. Could pass for a little garden.
—Sunlight beaming down.
The meadow soaked in light. Looked so comfy I'd spread a mat and nap right there. Perfect for crashing with Buril.
But.
In the garden's heart.
The sunniest spot.
"...!"
A tall, slender beauty—no, a nearly nude, voluptuous woman... stood basking like she was sunbathing.
—...
She was gorgeous.
Lustrous green hair cascading beautifully. Face like a forest princess... but that body? Pure sensuality. Massive breasts, cinched waist. Hips that flared out in contrast. Just looking made my mouth water.
And her outfit? Wild.
Wrapped in leaves and vines. Barely covering anything—like she was naked... Who the hell was she?
Why's a beauty like that sunbathing nude alone in a place like this? This wilderness is death central. Advertising to monsters: "Eat me!"... No.
Wait.
No.
"No way that's human."
No normal woman would lounge naked here...! Monster! Monster! Gotta be like the fairy—same breed!
—Snap...!
Chills exploded over my skin! Balls shriveled tight in terror!
—Run!
The urge hit hard. I knew it in my head, but I couldn't tear my eyes from her. Feet wouldn't budge.
"Ke, keruk...! Keruk keruk!"
Buril's frantic cries beside me. He tugged my hem, jumping urgently. Had to scoop Buril and bolt. Knew I should.
—Tsskt.
"...!"
In that instant.
I locked eyes with the breathtaking nude woman.
Those green eyes... shimmering beautifully.
—Tilt.
She cocked her head. No wariness, just curiosity, like inspecting me.
And then.
—Grin.
She flashed a beaming smile.
"..."
Eyes crinkling in that smile. One that pulled you in. Wanted to see it closer. The thought gripped me.
"Keruring! Keruk! Kerureuring!"
Buril's voice faded distant. No. Can't go there. Gotta bounce with Buril... Thoughts echoed in my skull.
—Swish swish.
As I approached, she smiled and beckoned. Come here. Hug me. Luring me in.
And then.
—Flutter.
Suddenly, she shed her leaf bra and panties. Well, the leaves unraveled themselves. Now fully nude, she spread her arms with a smile.
"Kerureuk!"
"Agh!"
Pain jolted me!
"Wha?!"
Buril had bitten my forearm!
"B-Buril!"
"Keruk keruk! Kerureuk!"
—Trembling...!
Buril shook like he was crying...! Terrified! Of her!
"Th-this!"
The woman.
Still smiling at me.
Our eyes met again.
"Shaaa, shaaa..."
She let out an eerie sound, hands behind her head, shaking her swollen breasts.
—Bounce bounce.
Locking eyes like she wanted me to stare, jiggling those full tits. They lifted, dropped, slapped against her chest.
—Smack!
—Bounce bounce.
—Smack.
Shaking nonstop... Like tides rolling in and out... And below, that pretty slit peeking... Looked so soft and plush... No! Snap out! Going near means death! Nothing good happens up close!
"Th-that's a monster! Buril!!!"
"Keruuuuuk!!"
"Ruuuunnnnn!!!!"
I snapped to and scooped Buril under my arm, sprinting without looking back!
"...!"
Her image flickered in my mind. But I shook it off! Close means dead! She's a monster!
"Thanks, Buril!!!"
"Keruk!"
This little shit saved my life!