Chapter 373
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 373
Chapter Title: Whisper of Good and Evil
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Jeong Hoon was the master of the dimension.
On top of that, he had released the Creator sealed through Psyche, and as soon as he returned, he stretched it out like a thin thread and wrapped it around the entire Earth.
Of course, this wouldn't fool the Named ones.
The fact that he had detected Beelzebub's intervention was entirely thanks to Psyche.
Beelzebub plans to approach a human.
Psyche's voice echoed in Jeong Hoon's mind.
How did you get in touch?
Hehe, when you destroyed the puppet, I made sure communication was possible.
.
Don't worry too much. Once activated, it automatically dissipates after one minute.
Psyche explained in detail who Beelzebub intended to approach.
Why tell me this?
To earn your trust, perhaps?
I hope it's not a lie.
Of course not.
After one minute passed, her voice no longer sounded.
Jeong Hoon glanced at Tenebris and Baal chattering behind him, then quietly signaled James Marcus.
James, there's something you need to do.
Having spread the Creator like a thread over the entire Earth, James could hear Jeong Hoon's voice.
Wh-who is this?
James Marcus's bewildered voice responded.
It's me. Honey1.
Honey1?! How?
I'll explain later. Right now, there's something you need to do immediately.
...What?
Be jealous of me.
Jealous? What kind of nonsense is that out of nowhere?
Jeong Hoon chuckled at the absurd reaction and added,
That's how Beelzebub will approach you.
Approach?
Looking at the human specs he wants, you're the perfect fit. He likes the emotion of jealousy, so if you show strong jealousy toward me, Beelzebub will definitely come to you.
...The gap has to be huge for jealousy to kick in. How am I supposed to be jealous?
Figure it out. If you succeed, I'll make you an Ultimate-grade piece of equipment.
Ultimate?
It's the grade above Celestial.
Really?!
Yeah.
...Got it.
He didn't agonize long.
James Marcus decided to go along with Jeong Hoon's plan, and afterward, he successfully formed a contract with Beelzebub.
Jeong Hoon hadn't expected it to actually work.
Master!
Soon after, Thanatos noticed James's presence.
Of course, Jeong Hoon had perfectly concealed the fact that Beelzebub had approached James.
To deceive the enemy, first deceive your allies.
To eliminate even the slightest possibility, Jeong Hoon deliberately pretended not to know and approached James Marcus.
As a result.
You have acquired Whisper of Good and Evil.
He inherited the ability called Whisper of Good and Evil.
Phew, my role ends here.
Once the transfer finished, James Marcus's form collapsed.
Jeong Hoon quickly supported him and used Divine Healing to treat him.
As Divine Healing seeped in, James rapidly regained his senses.
Ugh... I thought I was gonna die holding out.
Of course, since it hit hard.
Haha... Anyway, what do I do about this? Beelzebub won't stop cursing me out.
James Marcus asked Jeong Hoon for help with a troubled look.
Hmm, handle that yourself.
...You're too much. You make someone go through hell and then act like you don't know?
I'm kidding.
Jeong Hoon sent the Creator flowing and forcibly severed the contract.
Normally, the contract couldn't be broken, but Beelzebub lacked the authority to enforce it strongly.
That's why it was set up as a one-time contract.
Thus, the contract was easily terminated, and James Marcus let out a sigh of relief.
Phew, now I can explain to my comrades too, right?
Yeah.
James Marcus told Jeong Hoon that Sophia had seriously misunderstood him.
Since they had to fool the Named, he had no choice but to deceive his allies as well.
Then let's hurry and close the gap.
I'll give you the equipment later. Tell me what kind you want.
Already looking forward to it.
Jeong Hoon and James quickly headed to the main base.
During the process, Tenebris and Baal kept their mouths firmly shut, and Mukho and Anima avoided even making eye contact with Jeong Hoon.
Can't blame them for being mad.
Even though they knew these allies couldn't reveal it to others even if they found outto deceive the enemy, first deceive your ownthey had still been kept in the dark.
Sorry.
Jeong Hoon apologized to them.
Tenebris, who had been silent the whole time, finally started grumbling.
You're really going too far, aren't you? I staked everything on you, and you deceive me like this?
Same here. The sense of betrayal came flooding in like the tide.
Instead of replying to Jeong Hoon, Baal showed his discontent by agreeing with Tenebris.
We get treated the same as those guys......
Master, no matter how I think about it, this isn't right, is it?
Oh dear.
They seemed thoroughly pissed.
Sorry. I'll definitely tell you next time.
Jeong Hoon apologized again with sincerity.
Hmph, so what did you get out of it?
The ability called Whisper of Good and Evil.
Oh? Beelzebub must have really coveted you.
Tenebris quickly got over his anger and showed interest.
Tenebris! You're just gonna let this slide? He'll definitely hide things again next time too!
Baal urgently protested, but Tenebris lightly ignored him and focused on the Whisper of Good and Evil.
As a result, Baal sulked and shrank back, while Mukho and Anima comforted him sympathetically.
That has no explanation.
Right. What kind of ability is this?
Perhaps because it was a Named's power?
Whisper of Good and Evil
-Temptation
That was the entire description.
It's one of Beelzebub's more powerful abilities. Use that whisper, and any opponent will fall for it.
Hmm, but how did you not fall for it?
Simply put, lack of authority. His influence was too weak to fully take hold. Plus, he's the human I chose. He has the mental strength and energy to endure countless regressions unscathed, so it was possible.
I see.
Jeong Hoon glanced at James walking beside him.
He had regressed only once, but James had repeated those regressions countless times.
Yet he endured intact thanks to that level of mental fortitude.
He's definitely a fragment that split off from Baal.
Baal possessed a similar ability.
Demon's Whisper.
That one also bewitched opponents, but Whisper of Good and Evil was undoubtedly on another level.
The main base is soon.
As James said, since he had cleared the area thoroughly, they reached the main base quickly.
However, three puppets stood in front of the main base, blocking the path.
It's Beelzebub. Puppets.
Tenebris immediately recognized Beelzebub.
Beelzebub's puppets were all shaped like cruel demons.
A pair of goat horns on their heads.
The horns began to glow red, and eerie red eyes scanned Jeong Hoon and James.
Baal really was on a child's level.
Even mere puppets exuded a presence worlds apart from Baal.
Those are the puppets he mentioned......
James muttered softly.
Do you know anything about puppets?
Nah. He just told me he'd send puppets to keep you from escaping this place.
I see. Wait a sec then.
Jeong Hoon stepped forward.
What are you gonna do?
Eliminate them.
With those words, he gripped Titan.
That's a God-grade divine weapon......
James let out a short exclamation, and Jeong Hoon chuckled while wrapping himself in the Creator.
Don't get greedy for God-grade. This is all I have too.
...I know.
Jeong Hoon stepped on Supremacy of the Heavenly Demon and shot forward.
Amazing.
James Marcus couldn't read Jeong Hoon's movements at all.
He just vaguely grasped that he vanished, then instantly severed one puppet's neck.
The remaining puppets vanished next, followed by fierce explosions.
Damn, it's frustrating not being able to see it!
James's eyes couldn't follow that brutal battle.
Kekeke, does struggling like that change the outcome?
The confronting Beelzebub sneered at Jeong Hoon mockingly.
You seem pretty relaxed. So you targeted that guy to lure me out?
.
Beelzebub's face hardened coldly.
If you're that confident, stay put quietly. Don't bother people.
You bastard......
I'll make good use of what you handed over.
Jeong Hoon smiled brightly.
Pfft, you think that ability is permanent? I just gave it as a one-time thing.
Is that why you sent three puppets? To erase this ability somehow?
.
Beelzebub fell silent, his words hitting the mark.
But here's the thingI have no intention of using this ability right now.
Really?
Yeah.
Jeong Hoon swung Titan.
The sword strike infused with the Creator severed Beelzebub's horn.
The horn was powerlessly cut, and as it fell to the ground, sticky black liquid poured out, trying to engulf Jeong Hoon.
However, the light barrier from the Creator blocked the liquid at its source.
Tch, arrogant with just that much Creator.
It's enough to destroy puppets that aren't the main body.
Really?
Beelzebub smirked slyly and snapped his fingers.
At that moment, the light barrier began to melt away.
The clinging liquid moved on its own like it had a will and started infiltrating Jeong Hoon.
Jeong Hoon flailed desperately to escape the liquid, but a beat too slow, it adhered to his body.
The attached liquid began bubbling, and in an instant, it engulfed everything except Jeong Hoon's face.
Master!
You okay?!
Jeong Hoon nodded with a strained expression.
Im fine. Im going to use the ability I just got.
Ability?
Right now?
Since he promised not to deceive them, he openly shared.
Unaware, Beelzebub looked at Jeong Hoon triumphantly and said,
I won't kill you yet. When the timer hits zero, I'll drag you away.
That won't happen.
What?
Using Whisper of Good and Evil.
Saying he wouldn't use it was a lie.
It was a shame, but this ability covering his body was even more enticing.
It might not match the main body's power, but since it wasn't one-time, it was plenty useful.
Puahaha! Fool, using it here of all places!
Having achieved his goal, Beelzebub laughed uproariously.
Hand over this ability and get lost quietly.
You thought that would work on me......
Beelzebub's smile vanished.
The puppet's face paled white, because the liquid covering Jeong Hoon rapidly peeled away.
The fallen liquid flowed into Jeong Hoon's grasp and soon disappeared.
It worked?
Jeong Hoon grinned.
Damn it! How could the Creator react? What the hell did you do!
Why would I tell you? Just scram.
As Jeong Hoon finished speaking, the remaining puppets' bodies twisted and vanished without a trace.