Novel Will Be Taken Down on 17 May or Earlier Chapter 224 - If you need an explanation (2)

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Demon King, Andras.

 

The owl-headed demon opened its beak.

 

“You said I am a bastard of the Demon World.”

 

It was definitely an insult.

 

But Andras didn’t react like he usually would.

 

Uncharacteristic of him who was prone to destruction, he just looked at the object in front of him with interest.

 

It was only natural.

 

He was facing the great evil, Gluttony of the Seven Deadly Sins.

 

Gluttony mocked.

 

“You, self-proclaimed demon king.”

 

“!”

 

Andras wasn’t the one who was surprised.

 

The demon army commanders under Andras were stunned.

 

Not only did Gluttony insult him by calling him the bastard of the Demon World, but he also insulted his throne.

 

Even if he was the great evil, wasn’t that too much?

 

But once again, Andras wasn’t angry.

 

He just said dryly.

 

“That is indeed accurate.”

 

“…!!!”

 

How could he admit such a ridiculous remark?

 

The demon army commanders looked confused.

 

In contrast, the corners of the Gluttony’s mouth turned towards the sky.

 

“You know your place? You are a bastard. It means that you were not born out of evil like me and my foolish brothers, nor you were born with enormous power like the high-ranking demon kings, so you’re a half-assed being.”

 

Andras remained silent.

 

‘Well, a great evil is a great evil.’

 

After Akshan’s resurrection.

 

Andras felt his limitations acutely.

 

Now that the Arcana Continent was on the verge of extinction.

 

The demon kings, including him, were unable to do anything about Akshan, the last survivor. In the midst of all this, Gluttony came to him.

 

“However, I will tell you how to overcome that bastard blood.”

 

With the most tempting offer.

 

Gluttony.

 

As he had said himself, he was a great evil.

 

He was an evil born out of evil itself.

 

Even though Andras could see through the minds of other demon kings to some extent.

 

It was not easy to see through that pure evil.

 

Andras asked again.

 

“Do you think I will trust your words?”

 

Gluttony laughed.

 

“You are free to believe or not. But I assure you that there is nothing to lose by listening. The vile blood of the Demon World works that way. If you swallow deeper evil, you will be able to overcome it.”

 

“…Deeper evil, you said.”

 

The thinness and thickness of their flowing blood might vary, but the same demon’s blood was flowing through him

 

So he could understand what Gluttony was saying.

 

Weren’t they the ones who got a boost from the negative energy?

 

Andras’ beak opened.

 

“That’s a funny story, great evil.”

 

“Are you scared?”

 

“I’ve killed everything on this continent. I built mountains out of dead bodies and formed rivers with their blood. Those who resisted me were torn to pieces and thrown to feed animals, and those who barely survived were trampled and then killed.”

 

“Oh my.”

 

“Are there evil deeds that I could not do?”

 

Gluttony laughed as expected.

 

“Of course.”

 

“What is it?”

 

“You haven’t seen it yet, have you?”

 

“…Seen what?”

 

“That ‘past’.”

 

The moment Gluttony, who had been grinning the whole time, mentioned the ‘past’.

 

The expression on his face changed.

 

Andras could tell.

 

Really.

 

In that ‘past’.

 

There must be something unusual buried.

 

So he said.

 

“I see, so that past is the reason you came to me.”

 

“Yes, I intend to use you as bait to uncover the past.”

 

“Bait, you said.”

 

“In other words, I will throw you away to reveal the past. If you can face the past and survive… Maybe you will be reborn as a true demon king. As you know, there has been a vacancy, right?”

 

The vacancy he was referring to must be Gamigin’s seat.

 

“Do you think I would accept that offer?”

 

Gluttony shrugged his shoulders.

 

“Do you know why bastards are called bastards?”

 

“?”

 

“They’re called bastards because they’re messy and overflowing.”

 

Pure evil.

 

He knew his temper very well.

 

He felt like he was playing in the palm of his hand.

 

However, it was also an offer he couldn’t refuse.

 

Soon, Andras replied.

 

“I will accept the offer.”

 

“Maybe because you’re an owl, you have a mind of a bird.”

 

“So what is the past that I need to reveal?”

 

If the past was that great.

 

He thought there must be a complicated story involved.

 

But that wasn’t the case.

 

Gluttony just spewed out ‘one word’.

 

“Claudie, that’s all.”

 

“…?”

 

“That one word will shake the world.”

 

*

 

Crystal Hall.

 

As befitting the space of the Mage Tower, its structure was very fantasy-like.

 

On the surface, it simply looked like a fancy circular space.

 

There is a special space on the other side connected by the door.

 

The waiting area.

 

Simply put, it was a waiting room for the next presenter.

 

Of course, if it was a normal waiting room.

 

“Not bad.”

 

Such a reaction wouldn’t have come out of Grandfel’s mouth.

 

The structure was special, so he wouldn’t make any fuss.

 

Looking down.

 

There was a dizzying view of Crystal Hall.

 

It was clearly the waiting room where you entered through the door attached to the Crystal Hall.

 

But I was looking down at the Crystal Hall as if from the ceiling!

 

‘I could just admire it purely, but.’

 

My occupational disease couldn’t help it.

 

“It’s not illusion magic.”

 

The process of exploration, interference, and manifestation penetrated my mind.

 

“But it’s more familiar to me.”

 

Of course, it was.

 

Because it was the magic of an interference process similar to a projector.

 

To put it in Arcana’s terms…

 

It was like the Mage Tower’s version of [Evil Eye’s telescope].

 

‘However, it only works in the Crystal Hall.’

 

It wasn’t called Crystal Hall for no reason.

 

The space was built with ‘magic crystal’, one of the most precious types of magic stones. The magic crystals in all directions amplified the magic power, making such extravagant magic possible.

 

‘By the way….’

 

My turn was slowly approaching.

 

I had been looking down at the Crystal Hall from above.

 

Thanks to this, the expectation filling the hall seemed to reach my skin.

 

Was I nervous?

 

Nope.

 

Rather, I was shamelessly enjoying it!

 

『Reversal magic』.

 

While preparing for the presentation to announce the creation of a new school, I realized once again. Grandfel’s iron skin was so thick that it was difficult to predict.

 

“I believe you will be able to understand.”

 

The meaning behind those words was obvious.

 

If you don’t understand.

 

It’s not my fault.

 

It’s your fault for not understanding.

 

‘You are just overflowing with pride, our Grandfel-nim…!’

 

I looked down at the Crystal Hall again.

 

After learning about Grandfel’s mind, I looked at the mages who were expectant.

 

They had to make themselves feel at ease to relax.

 

‘It won’t be long before that expectation turns into fear.’

 

What kind of things I would say and do.

 

What kind of trouble it would bring to the Mage Tower.

 

Even I couldn’t guess.

 

But I would try my best.

 

In that regard, I worked hard to make the presentation.

 

Make it look as convincing as possible.

 

‘Actually…’

 

Once again this suited my aptitude.

 

Well, wrap up something that wasn’t actually anything special.

 

That was Grandfel’s specialty, wasn’t it?

 

The physical training that was no different from working hard?

 

A noble challenge that pushed the limits.

 

Green tea bag?

 

The most perfect tea in the world.

 

Simple web surfing?

 

It was a pursuit of oddity.

 

‘…Now that I laid it all out, I feel extremely embarrassed.’

 

Let’s just think of it as something fortunate though.

 

Thanks to his wrapping skills.

 

I no longer had to worry about not being able to complete the presentation time.

 

Clap–

 

I heard applause.

 

After the presentation of the senior mage of ice magic, Cutain Revel, finally.

 

My turn came.

 

I stood proudly.

 

Tap tap–

 

With my usual posture.

 

I headed towards the podium of Crystal Hall.

 

Of course, the Dawn jacket was draped over my shoulders as always.

 

Normally, this would have made me feel ashamed, but…

 

‘I can’t afford to worry about that.’

 

I was thinking of the reversal magic presentation.

 

All I could think about was that I had to finish it successfully.

 

First, I took a look around the Crystal Hall.

 

From Yugwid to Banglet.

 

The elder mage and the senior mages were present.

 

‘…His stretching is disgusting.’

 

Stretch–

 

I could see the Tower Master stretching his cat’s body as soon as I appeared.

 

Since everyone was all here, there was no need to drag it out.

 

I went straight to the point.

 

Goo–

 

When I raised my mana, the magic crystal decorating the Crystal Hall responded and sparkled. The magic power that passed through the magic crystal was scattered in the air as if unfolding a huge piece of drawing paper.

 

‘Now that I look at it, it looks similar to the system window.’

 

Soon, particles of magic engraved letters in the air.

 

I didn’t even have to lift a finger.

 

Just repeating the text in my head was enough.

 

This way, the words floated in the air.

 

『Reversal magic』.

 

I could hear murmurs from everywhere.

 

Our Grandfel was a bit feisty, but he was not eccentric.

 

He wasn’t the selfish type who would scold them for making a fuss.

 

“…Reversal magic? What is that?”

 

Naturally, the players.

 

“Reversal magic… Do you know something, Miss Klee?!”

 

“Yes? How would I know what it is…?”

 

Skilled mages.

 

“S-Senior Banglet, do you know what it is?”

 

“No. I’ve never heard of it before…!”

 

“How about we stay quiet and concentrate, Senior Bensch William?”

 

“Hup.”

 

All the senior mages, including Matis and Bensch.

 

“I never thought of this.”

 

Even the elder mage, Yugwid.

 

It seemed everyone couldn’t guess it so easily.

 

It was the reaction I expected.

 

The only people who knew about the reversal magic,

 

It was only me, Marcelo, and that sly cat.

 

I opened my mouth.

 

“Reversal magic, its founder is me.”

 

Going straight for the fastball from the first sentence.

 

I was the one who said it, but I wondered if there was ever a fastball this straightforward. However, depending on who said it and how, those words could mean different things.

 

I continued speaking amidst the pouring concentrated gazes.

 

“Reversal magic. The principle is truly simple. Exploration, interference, manifestation. The magic structure is simply listed in reverse order. Yes. The object of exploration for reversal magic is magic that has already been manifested, and the interference process is to reverse it to its original state.”

 

Instead of decreasing, the murmur grew louder.

 

“…C-Chief Lee seems to speak of it very easily.”

 

“Is such a manifestation really possible?”

 

“No, that’s not a matter of manifestation ability!”

 

Yeah, it’s not a matter of manifestation.

 

It was well-wrapped and gold-painted.

 

I had come to recognize it, too.

 

‘Grandfel’s talent is truly tremendous.’

 

As the founder of reversal magic, I would affirm this.

 

No matter how kindly I explain reversal magic, no matter how many people understand its structure. There was not a single person who could manifest reversal magic in real life.

 

To put it simply.

 

Reversal magic was only for Grandfel.

 

Knowing that fact, I spoke calmly.

 

“I will not hope that you can manifest it yourself.”

 

It might sound like I was aggravating them, but I was being sincere.

 

“It is enough for you to understand.”

 

Even if I said that.

 

The atmosphere didn’t easily subside.

 

You have to know to truly be able to see.

 

The more familiar you were with magic knowledge.

 

The more shocking the reversal magic was.

 

‘That’s why Grandfel is being so generous.’

 

Grandfel’s kindness sometimes manifested itself in strange directions. There was no way our benevolent Grandfel would turn away from the audience who were in shock and fear from the introduction alone.

 

I made a declaration.

 

“But don’t worry/”

 

“…?”

 

“Until you understand reversal magic.”

 

“…!”

 

“The regular conference won’t end.”

 

Wait a minute.

 

The class won’t end until they understand…?

 

Do you really think that’s for the sake of the audience, Grandfel?

 

It made me realize once again.

 

Grandpel, you should never be in the profession of teaching anyone.

 

Even the National Professors Association would be astounded.

 

You are making a terrible declaration right now!

 

‘More importantly.’

 

What do you want me to do…?

 

This sucks.

 

I managed to avoid dying out of shame, but death from overworking was waiting for me.

 

But I was mistaken.

 

Suddenly, I heard a voice.

 

“…What is this?”

 

The sound of the smartphone vibrated across Crystal Hall.

 

I understood them so I could tell.

 

The players probably couldn’t focus on my explanation of the reversal magic.

 

They wouldn’t have understood what I was talking about.

 

‘I’ll keep my word.’

 

Because I generously said I could understand them.

 

I understood what it meant to check smartphone notifications during a conference.

 

By the way, the conversation I heard was unusual.

 

“It’s an emergency update?”

 

“…D-Demon king? All of a sudden?!”

 

“No, wait a minute. It’s not a rupture, it’s an updated region?”

 

Emergency update

 

Demon king.

 

Added non-rupture areas.

 

It was not for no reason that the vibration went off all at once.

 

But until that point.

 

Accidents could follow.

 

What kind of race were the demons?

 

With Akshan’s resurrection.

 

I knew that the effectiveness of Gamigin’s disposal wouldn’t last forever.

 

But after hearing what followed, I realized.

 

Avoiding shame is an exercise in futility….!

 

“They say the demon king is looking for someone?”

 

“Looking for someone? A player? Or an Arcanain?”

 

“Wait a minute, I’m sure…”

 

One word pieced my eardrums.

 

“Claudie! They said Claudie!”

 

My mind went blank.

 

Cllaaaaaaauuudiiiee?!

 

My name…

 

No, why does that name come up there!!