Chapter 100

Chapter 100: Dubolong’s Request (1)

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The skill effect of Wrath ended shortly afterwards .

It was fast . I judged the battle was over, so there was no need to hold onto the effects .

Additionally…the fight with Okullos ended smoothly but this wasn’t over . We had already fought, so one of my weapons against Okullos had disappeared . I could also determine some things . I could make some preparations . I also confirmed that the grand dukes would never form an alliance with each other .

Okullos had no contact with them at all . Okullos seemed to occupy a halfway position like watered down alcohol . However, at the end he mentioned that he obtained some large information . It was possible this was a bluff, but he was an opponent whose actions couldn’t be predicted .

‘The heart needs to be awakened properly . ’

I asked the Cruel Commander despite the risk . I could be stabbed in the neck if I wasn’t prepared for the awakening .

Maxium was also nervous . He held out his sword in its scabbard .

“The Emperor gave me this sword . ”

I grasped the scabbard .

At the same time, I checked it with Mind’s Eye .

-Name – The Emperor’s Sword (Epic, Ego)

Description: A sword favoured by the Shadow Emperor . It was created with wrought iron, martanium and intense magic spells to form an ego .

* Unable to be destroyed . Dignity will rise significantly . It is possible to use ‘Emperor’s Army’ once every 10 years .

*** The spirit of the sword is unavailable .

The description didn’t say anything about awakening . The ego part of the sword stood out and I was curious about Emperor’s Army, but that wasn’t the priority right now .

“What is this sword?”

I asked with a frown and Maxium explained .

“The sword that has a spirit dwelling inside it . The sword can think for itself . It doesn’t recognize my hands but might open for Your Majesty . ”

“The sword spirit…”

“The Emperor entrusted me with this sword before going to his eternal rest . He asked me to return it when he came back . The sword is incomplete so it might be able to complete you . ”

So there were some groundworks laid for the awakening .

I pulled out the sword instantly . A brilliantly shining gold sword was revealed .

Yiing!

The sword started vibrating . It tried to make me drop it as it rejected me .

But at that moment…

-Divine Sword Unity (Ex U, Passive) has been triggered . The ego dwelling inside ‘The Emperor’s Sword’ has succumbed to the user .

The ego had become gentle due to Divine Sword Unity . The sword stopped vibrating and acted properly in my hand .

After the approval, it felt familiar, like I had used it before . But that was it . The ego didn’t talk to me .

‘Was it originally like this?’

Ego sword . The number present in the Demon World was very low; I had never touched one . And the ego in the sword didn’t show any visible response . I tapped it with my fingers . There was no response .

“Ah, as expected…! You have received the recognition of the sword! I had faith!”

However, Maxium cried out with admiration next to me . He seemed impressed as he formed a tight fist . I scowled and asked .

“Now what?”

“I don’t know the details . Just to return this sword…actually, I only received permission to touch it . ”

“That is no help . ”

“I-I’m really sorry . ”

Maxium bowed his head .

Tsk . I clicked my tongue .

It was a clue but I didn’t know how to make it work . Anyway, I was satisfied that I obtained a sword with an epic rating . The problem was that there were many ambiguous points .

Anyway, the Shadow Emperor had left the sword behind so there was obviously something .

‘Emperor’s Army . ’

I checked the skill of the sword . It could only be used once every 10 years so I read the detailed explanation .

-Name – The Emperor’s Army (???)

Description: Over 100,000 ‘ghost cavalry’ that exist in an underground warehouse can be summoned . The ghost calvary have no flesh and will wipe out the user’s enemies . They will return to their original location after 90 days .

Not all the soldiers were summoned here with Maxium and the skeletons . I realized the quality of the Shadow Emperor’s army and why he was so feared .

At that time, Maxium fell on both knees and begged .

“Your Majesty . It is time to build a new empire once you return to the continent . Maxium will help you regain your position . ”

“That isn’t possible . ”

I had no way of getting to the Shadow Emperor’s continent .

Then Maxium glanced towards me .

“How can I leave you behind? This is a world of thieves . It seems to be different but similar to the Demon World . ”

“I have something to achieve here . Until I achieve it, I have no intention of leaving . ”

“What is it? Can’t I help you?”

“You can’t stay here for a long time, right?”

“…That’s right . The magic power is a little scattered . After some time, we will be returned to the warehouse . ”

Maxium showed signs of dissatisfaction as he spoke .

It was expected . The system didn’t like me .

“But! I can still help Your Majesty even if it is only a short period . Maxium and the soldiers will be happy to help . ”

Maxium cried out .

There was still a bit of time left .

It was inevitable that the skeleton soldiers would be put to work . They showed a willingness to help without any complaints .

‘Increasing my dungeons right now isn’t very wise . ’

Grand Duke Upa’s faction had already lost a dungeon so he would notice if he lost two or three . The dungeons in China were probably prepared for an attack .

At the very least, I needed to take a look at the dungeons in China .

‘But it is fine to cause some damage . ’

I nodded lightly .

“I will designate you some dungeons . Causing them to lose some creatures will be of help to me . ”

I said flatly .

Anyway, the troops would go back eventually . It didn’t matter how many skeleton soldiers died .

“We will follow your words . ”

Maxium replied without any doubts .

* * *

Maxium and his army appeared for exactly 90 days .

Maxium stopped hunting humans and focused on the dungeons I specified . Both dungeons belonged to Upa’s faction . He was greatly passionate about helping the Emperor . Eventually, there weren’t many soldiers remaining .

I earned a little more than 4 million points . The damage to the demons was at least 2 million points, I gained one dungeon and got my hands on an epic grade sword .

Furthermore, I got some confirmation about ‘awakening . ’ My pure intelligence rose by 2 . This had to mean something . I didn’t know if it was awakening but the Emperor’s Sword was clearly the right key . Just holding it in my hands stimulated the heart to increase my stats . They were connected to each other .

Anyway, time passed quickly and the day finally arrived .

Maxium and the few thousand soldiers left after hitting the dungeons belonging to Upa’s faction in China looked upset .

“Your Majesty…”

“Good work . ”

“Can’t we go together?”

“I have already said it . I have things to accomplish here . ”

Maxium regarded me as his Emperor . He treated me as sacred . I was considered to be the sun and moon, so Maxium worried endlessly about me . And he ultimately believed in me . Plus, he wanted to please me .

Maxium’s expression turned sad . His appearance didn’t fit the title of Cruel Commander at all . He fell to his knees .

“Maxium will look forward to the day Your Majesty returns . ”

The bodies of the remaining soldiers and Maxium blurred . Their magic power was scattered and transferred through the dimensional gate .

After a while, they completely disappeared .

“……”

The spacious wilderness .

I remained there alone .