Novel Will Be Taken Down on 17 May or Earlier Chapter 36 - Pure Integrity (2)

Initiation of exorcism.

 

It was a mental battle from now on.

 

I looked at the great evil that had risen on the throne.

 

[Seven Deadly Sins, Incarnation of Greed: Lv.650]

 

Its appearance was that of a man.

 

I could feel it as soon as I saw it.

 

It was different from Count Ascura.

 

‘It’s more similar to that time with Nam Cheolmin.’

 

If Nam Cheolmin lost his body and mind to Imp.

 

That man must have been possessed by Greed of the Seven Deadly Sins.

 

Imp and Greed of the Seven Deadly Sins.

 

A lowly demon and a great evil.

 

It was only natural that there was a greater gap than the level.

 

But it didn’t matter to me.

 

“There is no need for that. Here I am.”

 

Now I could manage to tolerate these cringe lines.

 

The unbreakable pride in my heart.

 

I was the same as usual.

 

This guy was not.

 

“W-Who the hell are you? How…?”

 

I wanted to ask back.

 

What, you’ve never seen a demon hunter before?

 

But like I said.

 

Sk–

 

I didn’t talk to prey.

 

I could guess why the great evil was surprised.

 

“…You don’t get the status abnormality?”

 

The moment the exorcism began.

 

Nam Taemin and Leonie came to their senses right away.

 

‘Even though I couldn’t express it, I was horrified because I thought they were really going to stab me…’

 

At the same time, it was proof that he was shaken up.

 

So without hesitation.

 

Sk–

 

I pulled out a silver dagger.

 

Exploration, interference, manifestation.

 

Through a series of processes, the shape of the dagger was transformed.

 

‘The remaining amount of mana is sufficient.’

 

With the help of Knights of Lionheart and the two guilds, Gaon and Berserker.

 

I was able to reach the great evil without using any magic.

 

In other words.

 

‘I can create more creative manifestation.’

 

The situation itself was different from that of Count Ascura.

 

At that time, all I could do was thrust the silver stake that was manifested from the silver dagger.

 

But I had struggled non-stop since then.

 

Sinking into this lofty pride.

 

I did my best not to drown.

 

The fruits of that struggle were unfolding before my eyes.

 

Clink–!

 

The foundation of the palace.

 

Interference in stone and marble.

 

In an instant, I made the wall rise.

 

A silver dagger manifested into the form of a bullet.

 

I also interfered with the bullet’s appearance to strengthen its lethality.

 

The form of vortex maximized the synergistic effect of the rotational force.

 

So the drill shape was suitable.

 

Float–

 

Hundreds of silver bullets floated in the air.

 

Hundreds of bullets on a crude stake.

 

I moved them.

 

I could feel the reward of filling out the A4 paper every day.

 

That I had filled as if writing a punishment essay.

 

But I had this dispassionate personality.

 

Not only that. I had Noblesse Oblige.

 

And I had the responsibility of being a nobleman resting on my shoulders.

 

So I had to be a little more certain.

 

Besides, I already knew the method.

 

‘I don’t only have 『magic』.’

 

Although it was obviously different from magic.

 

There was also [skill] that each had its strengths and weaknesses.

 

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Shooting Mastery (26%): Increases accuracy of shooting.

 

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Will the shooting mastery effect apply to bullets as well?

 

I hadn’t checked, so I wouldn’t know.

 

So now was the time to choose a more certain path.

 

Clink–

 

Likewise, marble shards floated in the air.

 

I manifested magic.

 

I made an arrow shaft out of marble shards.

 

Silver bullets and marble arrow shafts were attached together.

 

The arrows definitely got affected by Shooting Mastery.

 

‘A fusion of magic and skill.’

 

On top of that, if I added more mass…

 

The greater the mass, the greater the power.

 

Added with common sense level science.

 

Yes, this was the view I was seeing.

 

“…It’s great. Sir Hoyeol.”

 

A personality that was indifferent to other people’s evaluations.

 

Even though Harkon said he was impressed.

 

I felt no excitement in my heart.

 

I was just curious at this moment.

 

At the sight of the great evil standing still.

 

*

 

‘…I wanted to protect it.’

 

That was all.

 

It was the regrets of Hakuna.

 

The last king of the Yusra Kingdom.

 

Yusra kingdom didn’t lack anything.

 

The food of the land and the sea didn’t dry up, the glittering jewels were overflowing, and there was no worry or concern among the people.

 

“What do you think? Isn’t it beautiful to look at?”

 

Hakuna was satisfied to see his kingdom.

 

So he proudly served the strangers who visited the island.

 

He boasted of his treasures and his people.

 

It was a mistake.

 

“…What have I done?”

 

A huge ship anchored in the Yusra Kingdom.

 

A stranger led an army and invaded the Yusra Kingdom.

 

Land, sea, and mines.

 

Even the people were taken prisoner.

 

The Yusra Kingdom was a place without quarrels.

 

Naturally, it was impossible for them to fight back.

 

Everything in the kingdom was trampled on.

 

“Hurry up and run! My king!”

 

“Cough! My king. You must look forward to the future!”

 

“King! Hurry.…!! Argh!”

 

Hakuna sat on the throne and looked at his fallen soldiers.

 

His kingdom was falling apart.

 

Hakuna, who was absentmindedly witnessing the devastation, was grabbed by the collar.

 

The stranger.

 

He was smiling.

 

“It’s an island that’s too good for foolish people.”

 

“…You do this just for that reason?”

 

“Of course! You stupid king. Do you know how much this gem is worth? In our kingdom, we can live on this gem for the rest of our lives. But such precious jewels are treated like kid’s toys here! How uncivilized!”

 

“…I could have given them away if you asked me.”

 

“Are you telling me to get them and leave? Nonsense.”

 

Whoop–

 

The stranger snatched Hakuna’s crown and threw it away.

 

Hakuna, who collapsed in front of the throne, clenched his teeth.

 

It was his.

 

The Yusra Kingdom.

 

Everything on this island was his.

 

No one could take it away from him.

 

At that moment.

 

He heard a voice.

 

-You greedy foolish king.

 

“…?”

 

Whose voice is it?

 

Actually, that didn’t matter.

 

– Do you want power?

 

…What he wanted.

 

The power to protect his everything…!

 

– Great. The contract has been established.

 

Soon, a gruesome scream pierced his eardrums.

 

Long darkness followed…

 

And at present.

 

A voice came from the darkness.

 

“Yes! I am now on the legendary treasure island of Yusra Islands.”

 

It wasn’t a legendary treasure island.

 

The Yusra Kingdom was his one and only kingdom.

 

“First of all, securing the treasure of the island is the top priority.”

 

It was not the treasure of the island.

 

It was a treasure that belonged to him alone.

 

A voice appeared as if to remind him of that fact.

 

– Are you going to stay still?

 

– Everyone is taking your treasure.

 

Only I who fully understand your heart can help you.

 

Then help me.

 

Like in the distant past.

 

Help me.

 

– …In the distant past? Well, that’s fine. It’s a contract.

 

And he woke up from the darkness.

 

He opened his eyes and saw his throne.

 

He saw the Golden Palace.

 

He saw trash crashing into the palace just like in the past.

 

However, he couldn’t move a single finger at will.

 

Now that he had made a contract.

 

His body and mind were no longer his own.

 

But that was fine.

 

If only he could defend his kingdom.

 

No matter how many bodies he had to offer…

 

“W-Who the hell are you, you? How…?”

 

…By the way, what are you doing?

 

Somehow, his body was shaking with fear.

 

Silver hair.

 

Unusual outfit.

 

But a gaze that didn’t waver in the slightest.

 

The guy who took over his body was being overwhelmed by an unknown man.

 

Confused, the guy began to spit out words out of his mouth.

 

“You weakling, do not dare to deceive me. I am a great evil, Greed of the Seven Deadly Sins. Even if I’m wearing the mask of an incarnation, a human like you…!!”

 

But no answer came back.

 

Crush–

 

“W-What the hell is this?”

 

As if the man wouldn’t tolerate him taking a step back.

 

An immeasurable wall rose from the ground.

 

It was just the beginning.

 

“…N-No!”

 

Hundreds of silver chunks floated in the air.

 

The guy who occupied his body reacted violently.

 

Hakuna’s chest became stuffy.

 

‘How am I supposed to protect my treasure like this!’

 

Isn’t this different from what you’ve promised?!

 

No answer came back.

 

He could only hear the words coming out of his mouth.

 

“It doesn’t make sense. Why a human…?”

 

Puk–

 

Soon, the guy began to feel direct pain.

 

“Aargh!”

 

Not only a giant silver arrow flew in.

 

An unquenchable flame began to burn his body.

 

Hakuna clenched his teeth.

 

If this continued, his treasures would be taken away.

 

The moment he thought so.

 

“…Yes! Alright! Make a contract with me!”

 

…What?

 

“If you make a contract with me, I’ll give you all this. Can’t you see? This glorious Golden Palace will be all yours!”

 

…What are you talking about?

 

The high ceiling.

 

The brilliant decoration.

 

The expansive size.

 

This golden palace belonged to him, not to anyone.

 

He couldn’t give it to anyone!

 

Hakuna wanted to shout.

 

But he couldn’t control his body.

 

‘…I was tricked.’

 

Only then did Hakuna remember.

 

The identity of the guy he made a contract with.

 

As the guy said himself, he was a demon, and he was a great evil at that.

 

‘In the end, are you deceiving me?’

 

He didn’t even feel resentful with despair.

 

…It was then.

 

He heard a cold voice.

 

“That figure is ugly. Foolish demon.”

 

An unshakable voice.

 

The silver-haired man continued.

 

“The figure of you clinging to futile things looks insignificant.”

 

…Futile?

 

This glorious golden palace?

 

Neither Hakuna nor the demon could understand.

 

“W-What do you mean…?!”

 

At the sight before his eyes.

 

At the man’s words.

 

He was at a loss for words.

 

Crackle–!

 

The golden palace began to burn.

 

Marble, gold, jewelry.

 

Without shielding anything.

 

Everything turned to ash and began to scatter in the air.

 

“…I-Impossible! It’s impossible!”

 

The voice of the screaming demon.

 

Soon, the man’s face reflected in his field of vision.

 

He could see the man’s pupils.

 

‘!’

 

He couldn’t even feel the slightest movement in the man’s eyes.

 

As if he really didn’t care about the Golden Palace.

 

Every riches turning to ashes.

 

As if he had experienced it before.

 

The man’s eyes were as calm as ever.

 

The thing that shone on those calm eyes that resembled a lake.

 

“…Is that really me?”

 

It was his ugly self, corrupted by greed.

 

Tap tap–

 

The man started approaching.

 

“Isn’t it foolish? The moment I close my eyes, all I can take is the pride in my heart.”

 

Pride.

 

As soon as he heard that word, Hakuna realized.

 

‘…What the hell have I done?’

 

In the end, his wish to protect was just an excuse.

 

Hakuna’s last moment.

 

He recalled the faces of soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect him.

 

Yeah, they were smiling.

 

They said it was an honor to be able to serve him as their king.

 

Hakuna was in despair.

 

‘But I, I…!!’

 

Because of greed beyond greed.

 

He fell for the demon’s trick.

 

He revived the soldiers who had nobly sacrificed themselves and made them suffer again.

 

Even though he could have struggled to the end to save his captive people, he turned away from them.

 

There was no responsibility left for him as a monarch.

 

Only the greed to protect the treasure of the island remained.

 

“How can a demon understand pride?”

 

The man was right.

 

The image of his fallen self would be no different from that of a demon.

 

There was no pride left in him.

 

When he acknowledged that fact, his frustrated heart calmed down.

 

‘…I’m sorry.’

 

It’s late, but I’ll follow you.

 

Hakuna closed his eyes.

 

He readily accepted his own death.

 

“S-Save me! I-I don’t want to die yet…!!”

 

Squeak–

 

Thank you, unknown benefactor.

 

For stopping this ugliness.

 

“…?”

 

…And Hakuna opened his eyes.

 

Why did his eyes open?

 

He definitely had felt the sensation of a knife being driven into his throat.

 

Besides, wasn’t this place too bright to be hell?

 

“…!”

 

His vision slowly returned.

 

A silver-haired man stood there.

 

The man said.

 

“Nevertheless, have pride.”

 

…What?

 

A crown was held in the man’s hand.

 

Its light faded, but he could recognize it at once.

 

That was Hakuna’s, his own crown.

 

“…?!”

 

Putting the crown on his head, the man said.

 

“It is time to correct your mistakes. Unknown King.”

 

“…!!”

 

.

 

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[Your level has gone up.]

 

[Your level has gone up.]

 

[Your level has gone up.]….

 

Confirming it would take a long time.

 

I would settle it properly later.

 

I took out the treasure of the island, the crown.

 

[Treasure of the Island, Broken Crown]

 

[Grade: Epic]

 

[Restriction: Lv.500]

 

[Effect: None]

 

[Description: It’s an old crown.]

 

“Nevertheless, have pride.”

 

That goes without saying.

 

I didn’t know the story of this old crown and the man who had just been swayed by the great evil. But I knew for sure how to make use of this crown.

 

[Hidden quest: The Yusra Kingdom]

 

The legendary treasure island has reappeared.

 

The awakened king wants to correct his mistakes and regain his pride.

 

– Give the crown to the king of the Yusra Kingdom. (In progress)

 

Well, wouldn’t this be enough for now?

 

“It is time to correct your mistakes. Unknown King.”

 

Then a message appeared.

 

‘…Wait a minute.’

 

It’s big enough to fill my field of vision…!