2nd Round Villain

101 – – Year N, the Demon King, the Hero, the Saint, and the Villain – 1

“Holy Lady, there are only a few days left. you know?”

[Yes, Mr. Joker.]

“That’s right, Saint Lady, you said that your personality changes between day and night. What time is it exactly?”

[That is still unknown. I guess we’ll know when it’s time.]

“I see. But, I’m asking because I really want to, can’t I sprinkle holy water at the saintess’ christening?”

[…] .]

“Ahahahaha, okay, okay. Don’t be too serious. The more you react like that, the more you want to do it.”

Now that it’s like this, I really want to go to the baptism ceremony. I have to see my baby Saint, John An.

“Large… anyway i’m going now Bye. love you.”

[Yes, Joker. I love you too. Please stay safe.]

“Don’t worry, now I won’t be in danger unless the King Oh comes in droves.”

pop-.

I cut off communication with the saintess. In order to leave the joy of reunion as the joy of reunion, I sigh in anticipation.

Life in Masurim is also coming to an end. A saintess would be born the day after tomorrow. After the dragon king died, I only focused on refining my strength or expanding the meta’s vessel. In the meantime, nothing special happened.

Academy life with the saint. and the war to come.

The king of kings, the god of gods, the demon lord Kanos.

I have to prepare for it.

past life.

I was a close friend of the demon king Kanos. It is not a forced relationship that was formed by succumbing to power. It’s just because I was fascinated by the demon king Kanos.

＜Oscar, the world is just a playground. An endlessly boring playground where the game of fighting takes place every day.＞

How to say, Kanos was a guy similar to me. He was not interested in money, fame, or power. Instead, he used to be obsessed with fighting against strong people who could do his best.

The problem was that there was no strong person in the world who could accept his power. maybe that’s the case

The fact that Kanos gradually turned his attention to things such as the lust for power and was filled with vanity and pride.

The church called ‘goodness’ when good deeds are done out of kindness, and ‘hypocrisy’ when the true intention of doing good is for honor or reputation. It’s a good deed for show.

People don’t know much, but in fact evil is like this. The evil that is committed for the desire for power or fame is ‘false evil’. I thought so, and Kanos agreed with me. We were pretty good friends.

＜Save those who will become descendants. There may be hope among them.＞

There is an anecdote related to Kanos before he was transformed into a slave to the lust for power.

“no! Just like our daughter! Don’t kill your daughter!”

“… .”

“Quaaagh! daughter! run away! Daughter!”

“What crime did our family commit to you? Why are you trying to annihilate our family!”

“Daughter! Hurry up and run away!”

When the Duke of Nike, one of the three major dukes in the empire, was attacked by the devil out of nowhere and destroyed in one night.

I was behind Canos. Observing his words and actions.

Kanos brutally killed the duke and family there.

However, just one.

There was someone who didn’t kill.

“Don’t get me wrong, girl.”

Princess Clatia, who was called the best talent in the family in terms of mana adaptability.

Kanos did not kill only Clatia.

“You die because you are weak. I am not doing evil. I have no interest in trivial things like that.”

“W-what are you talking about! Now you are our family… !”

“Is it a sin for a tiger to kill a chicken?”

Kanos, funny guy.

“what… I mean… ?”

“Is it a sin for a cat to catch and kill a mouse? Is it a sin for humans to slaughter goblins? I kill because I am strong, and you die because you are weak. If you want to reject the destiny that has been given to you, it is simple. You have to be stronger than me.”

“this… !”

“Please, please. I also pray earnestly. May you, with the greatest talent ever, become strong enough to kill me, using your vengeance against your family’s enemies as a stepping stone. If you become stronger than me, I will gladly die.”

What kind of mad demon king would commit slaughter to train someone to kill him?

The seed of the original demon king itself was pure madmen, but Kanos was strong. To the extent that they always leave behind a trail when massacring a group on the continent.

Of course, none of the surviving descendants grew up to the level of Kanos, but that wasn’t because they were weak. It’s because Kanos is strangely strong.

Even I, who played the Joker card, is a developed monster, so how can a mere human win?

Kanos suffers from a mental and personality disorder. To put it simply, it’s a psychopath. He is free to do anything for his own ends and pleasure.

However, it is a little different from the typical psychopath. While normal psychopaths tend to be sensitive to their own pain, insensitive to the pain of others, and unable to fully empathize with others’ emotions, Kanos rather tries to take the pain himself.

yeah that’s wrong All ‘life’ should feel joy in pleasure, s*xual desire, money and such things. That’s why psychopaths are a problem. However, Kanos only feels joy in doing his best.

i liked that… Tsk.

he’s a pity

I really liked it, and it was so nice that the highest god had an unusually rewarding desire, and now I wondered if a cool god would rule the world.

At some point, I became a kid.

bad guy

In this life, I must kill somehow.

I also find out why he brought me back.

*****

A space filled with endless darkness. A world where twilight, vastness, and confinement coexist at the same time.

spirit world.

There, two disparate beings stand facing each other.

Saint Mary.

Demon King Kanos.

Mary, the crucified woman who had just finished communicating with Oscar, spoke first.

“What is the devil doing here?”

“… .”

“If you keep your mouth shut, I will never know your will.”

Canos, wearing black sunglasses, stood silent for a moment, then slowly approached the crucifix where Mary’s limbs were nailed.

Maria calmly held the black-eyed demon king approaching her in her white eyes.

“What are you doing?”

Without a word, Kanos moved his hand to the nail that sealed Maria’s arm. Maria, unable to resist, silently accepted the hand.

Kwadeuk-.

“Oh… !”

A small moan escaped Maria’s pale red lips. Kanos didn’t care and pulled out the nails. As much as the spirit body, blood did not flow, but vivid pain struck Maria.

“The causal time is over.”

“yes… ?”

“It means I don’t have to be tied down here anymore.”

“I have not yet fully met the deadline. Why do you still say bondage is meaningless?”

“It’s been a few days of work, so if I mess it up, there’s no problem. Stop talking and follow me.”

Subsequently, Canos also released the restraints on Maria’s other wrist and feet. Maria let out a slight convulsion.

“Ugh… .”

“Stand in the air and stand up. You have a place to go.”

“The only place I will go is this world.”

“If you let me meet the hero, would you give me that kind of answer?”

“… !”

White eyes flashed open. Kanos drew a circle in the air with a dry face. The very red circle soon turned into a dimensional door.

“Hero… You mean?”

“It’s just disgusting to repeat what you said. Keep quiet and follow me.”

“… .”

After casually throwing out two words, Kanos jumped into the portal without looking back. Maria was taken aback by the sudden change of circumstances, but she did not act foolishly. Following Kanos, she stands in front of the dimensional gate.

Before leaving the spirit world, Maria turned around. A space full of darkness that does not even adapt to darkness. In the middle of it stands a tall cross.

It was the cross on which he had hung himself a little while ago. If it’s majestic, it’s majestic, if it’s bizarre, it’s an eccentric pillar.

It’s only felt after seeing it from a third person’s point of view, but it was a fairly large cross. To the extent that Maria’s own body could not even cover half of it.

During her time in the spirit world, Mary did not meet a single person. Until he faced the unknown demon king who had just freed himself.

‘The spirit world… You are leaving a place where you have been for nearly 500 years. There’s nothing like longing for Samuchi, but… .’

‘What is this space for? For what reason was that cross erected here? If I leave now, I’ll probably never know.’

‘That said, the demon king mentioned something about the hero, but I can’t help but follow him… It’s a pity, but I’ll have to bury my doubts.’

Finishing her thoughts, Maria followed the path Canos had walked. It passed through the dimensional gate.

Beyond the dimensional door, a five-colored scene spread out. Maria expressed her doubts about the space she was seeing for the first time in her life.

“This place… ?”

“It is long. moving anywhere.”

After briefly answering, Kanos waved his hand again. A new dimensional portal appeared in the rainbow-colored void.

The whole land overflowed with thick ocher was peeped through the portal. Kanos jumped into it without delay. Maria hurriedly followed them before the portal closed and she was isolated.

“ah… !”

For Maria, who had only seen ‘broad black’ and ‘weak white’, it was the first time she had seen colorful colors since 500 years ago. Suddenly, Maria burst into a sigh as she was thankful for being able to ‘see ahead’.

“Follow me. This is the new world. As it is, a place where humans are not allowed to enter. You are now stepping out of the norm.”

“Isn’t that taboo?”

“I gave permission. My words are the law and regulations, so who dares to say otherwise? I don’t want to bring myself into a troublesome situation, so don’t look away and follow me.”

“You said you would take me to the hero, but why did you bring me to the divine realm?”

“That’s right, since the brave Frey de Siegfried is in the divine realm right now. I won’t answer any more. If you have any questions, meet the hero and ask him directly.”

“… .”

After bluntly dismissing the horse, Kanos entered a huge building made of soil. Projecting the wall as if familiar. Maria, who had been crucified all her life, hesitated in front of the wall, and Canos pulled her with telekinesis.

Suwook-.

“The laws of physics… .”

“Don’t compare science to mystery.”

Kanos took Maria and moved forward through floors and walls. They also encountered several gods along the way, but no one recognized them. Just like facing a blind man, not a god.

‘This is the devil… I don’t know what kind of power it used, but it’s a power that deceives even the gods.’

The place where Canos took Maria, who was admiring her heart, was the Colosseum. It is one of the three major entertainment places of the gods and a famous arena in the divine realm.

There, various gods bring summoned beasts or monsters to battle, and very occasionally, a demigod like Hercules directly participates in the Colosseum and turns the arena upside down.

And, about 500 years ago.

There is a girl who is recording an undefeated streak in the Colosseum.

“Waaa!”

“Win! girl! I bet on you again!”

“joy! This opponent won’t be easy! Poseidon brought the ‘Hydra’!”

“Hydra? Even so, isn’t he a guy who falls short compared to Death King Jormungandr?”

Kanos went to where he heard heated shouts and excited conversations. After walking for some time, a huge amphitheater unfolded in front of Canos and Maria.

The gods sat in the stands of the arena. Scattering gold coins, pouring precious wine in one’s mouth, and talking loudly. Maria was quite surprised, but did not show it too much.

Kanos skillfully took a seat in an empty seat. Maria wandered for a while, then took a seat next to him. From her seat in the stands, Maria’s eyes turned to the center of the arena.

‘… Warrior.’

There were two beings in the arena. Hydra, a legendary monster wriggling menacingly with nine flying heads.

“It’s just like a warrior’s game.”

A girl with faded blonde hair, holding the holy sword Excalibur straight.

The brave man Frey de Siegfried.

Shiiyi-!

It was Hydra who drew the sword first. The hydra attacked the girl with nine heads spewing poison that could melt even rocks.

It was at that moment that the girl’s new form disappeared like a flash.

Shuaak-!

Fire-!

Golden flames tore the hydra’s nine heads in two at once. Originally, a hydra had a body with two heads coming out from the severed part when its head was cut off, but the girl who anticipated it set a golden fire on the severed part.

When it was blocked by the flames, the affected area could no longer regenerate. Gold dust ash scattered wildly.

The head in the middle of the hydra’s nine heads has the property of immortality. It does not die even if it is cut or burned. But the girl rushed at her head without a shudder.

Knock-!

Grabbing the snake’s long tongue, which had been torn in two, pulled it tight and tied the hydra’s head with it. The hydra struggled wildly, but the girl’s movements were skillful. Hydra, called the Great Monster, was completely subdued in just a few tens of seconds.

“Waaa!”

“no! I believed in Hydra!”

“Is that human really strong? Unless Thor or Heraclas directly step forward, there’s no other option, right?”

“This is the 467235th consecutive win… I am not surprised anymore.”

The gods respond to the girl’s victory with their own reactions. Some despair, some cheer.

However, the girl who actually achieved victory is calm. Maria, who was watching, felt a creepy chill at first glance.

“Demon King, please tell me.”

“… .”

“Why is the hero acting like that, and why is he becoming the object of teasing and amusement by the gods? I earnestly ask you to explain everything as soon as possible.”

“I would have told the hero to listen to that. He just won the battle and goes back to prison.”

Kanos rose from his seat. Maria followed him with a confused mind.