Published at 10th of February 2022 08:48:16 AM

514 Succession of the King

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I fall sharply, my eyes fixed on Eldia. Eldias wings move.

Swinging down my foreleg, I dig into his back with [Dimension Claw] Im not going to let him get away. Ill end it now.

I activate [Gravity]. The black light spreading out from me amplifies Eldias weight, pulling him towards the ground. His huge body sinks into the ground.

As I lift my foreleg overhead, Eldia resists the gravitational force to heft his arm up.

O, OO OOOOO!

The difference in stats is plenty. Eldia is forcibly healing with [Autoregeneration] but a considerable amount of damage has accumulated. I had thought he would be unable to rise within my [Gravity], but His toughness has exceeded my expectations.

Eldias fist swings down towards me in a counter, grabbing my head.

But in reality, all he grabbed was an illusion of my head.

Its the [Mirage] skill. [Mirage] is at its most effective in a close-combat situation like this when the target is already under a lot of pressure. I am slightly behind my illusion. Right in front of me, Eldias balance breaks as his claw passes through the illusion, causing him to slam down to the ground under the weight of [Gravity].

Ive gained a huge opening. Swallowing my saliva, I close my eyes. I reach out with my foreleg to tear through his abdomen, sending him flying. Pulled by [Gravity], he thuds to the ground, his limbs splaying.

The black light of [Gravity] fades. Eldias body twitches and begins to rise, then collapses once more.

I still havent gotten the experience acquisition notification. I check his status. Hes wounded heavily enough that he could die of blood loss any second. But, I dont have time to wait for that. While Im here, Lilixira and her subordinates will be headed for Aro and the others.

Besides, I dont really understand the specifics of [Spirit Servant], but its possible that if I leave him, he could get withdrawn and allowed to recover. I cant afford to waste time here. Eldia Ill be certain to kill you here.

Eldias body rises, and as if to prevent that, glowing blue chains appear all over his body. Ive seen these chains on Beelzebub before. Back then, it was because hed reached the range limit of [Spirit Servant], and so his movements were sealed.

It looks like somethings about to happen. As the need to immediately take him down crosses my mind, Eldias eyes flick towards me.

You Youre the twin-headed dragon from earlier, arent you?

[Telepathy]. Eldia has clearly returned to his old self Has [Spirit Servants] restriction of his will weakened? I find myself unable to complete the swing of my foreleg, and leave it hanging.

I could faintly remember. There was a gap in Saints chains. So I knew right away. Hmph, it seems that woman betrayed you, even though you put so much trust in her. That was why I warned you.

Eldia snorts as he sends his thoughts at me with a light tone, acting as though its no big deal.

My bad Sorry, Eldia

As things are now, whats past is past. Besides, Im pleased. Im finally able to meet Demon Lord-samas, Noah-samas, successor. My five hundred years of wait werent in vain. Ahh, thats right. Hh, maybe this was why I received that divine revelation.

Eldia took part in the scramble for the divine skills five hundred years ago as the Demon Lords close retainer. He said that, after the battle between monsters and humans came to an end, he heard a divine revelation from the Will of the World (likely Gods Voice), and so kept living in order to serve the Demon Lord of the next era From the current situation and his memories as a [Spirit Servant], it seems hes worked out that I hold [Asura Realm], and so I am the Demon Lord.

You understand now, dont you? Humans fear any existence more powerful than themselves. Despite that, they are foolish beings that cannot be satisfied unless they are the centre of the world. Noah-sama spoke of that often, too. About how it seemed he was made to as though to continue antagonising them.

Isee. Maybe thats true.

I have no idea why Lilixira is so hellbent on coming here to kill me. All I know is that shes being instigated by Gods Voice.

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I had thought she was doing it for a completely useless reason, but she might have actually only been fearing a betrayal from my end. Of course, even supposing that was true I have no intention of forgiving someone who forced me into a situation where my partner died, and who killed Eldia and bound his soul to use him as a disposable pawn

Im probably going to disappear soon. But I dont fear passing on. Continuing to be used by those abominable humans is what terrifies me the most In my final moments, I have a favour to ask of you.

What is it? I cant spend much time now. But if its something I can do

Win this battle Usurp their strength, annihilate those damned humans, and build a world for monsters. Promise me that. With that Ill be able to peacefully pass on.

I want to say that hes surely mistaken. The Demon Lord Noah spoke of his reason for existence being to extend the conflict with humans, and that is probably near the truth. But, the one who made it that way Theres no mistaking that its due to the actions of Gods Voice, who freely creates and alters this world and calmly causes the deaths of hundreds of thousands. Theyre a demon who scatters the divine skills among humans and monsters, and induces them to fight in endless wars. An end to the fighting wont come from destroying humans or monsters. Like the answer the Hero Miia arrived at, the answer is to kick Gods Voice out of this world.

However, on the verge of his death, Eldia wont be able to accept such an explanation.

Yeah, sure, I understand. Ill destroy them all. As the Demon Lord.

So, I lie to him. Eldia sighs in relief.

Thank you I can now peacefully cross over to Noah-samas side. Its a shame I will no longer be able to observe your efforts, my son.

Wha ! W-when, how did you find out!?

Eldias lips curve into a slight smile. His eyelids close a moment later.

14040 experience points have been acquired.

Due to the title skill [Walking Egg: Lv-], an additional 14040 experience points have been acquired.

The level of [Oneiros] has risen from 105 to 109.

Im notified of the experience acquisition. Eldias form turns into a mass of light and disappears. Since [Spirit Servant] binds a soul, it looks like it doesnt leave behind a body.

Title skill [Son of the Dragon King: Lv-] has transformed into [Dragon King: Lv-].

In the end, that is all I am notified of. I feel my eyes start to sting. Water collects behind my eyes, quickly becoming tears that drip down.

Theres no time to mourn. Now that Lilixira has gotten away, I need to quickly join up with Aro and the others.