Chapter 200

Duke Syswitz’ office . The demon earl Silocke was standing in front of it with an anxious heart . It was because the earl ‘Han’ was guarding the office like a gatekeeper .

‘Han . ’

No one knew what his real name was . Everyone just called him Han . He was an ‘earl’ like Silocke but he was a very unusual fellow . It was because he was in touch with Asmodeus, a demon king of 32 demon realms . Maybe Duke Syswitz kept him around because he was aware of this fact .

Silocke felt inwardly strained and finally opened his mouth . “I have something to say to the duke . ”

“Tell me . I will let him know . ”

“It is difficult . ”

“The duke is currently in an emergency meeting with the Gilobat envoy . ”

“When will it finish?”

“I don’t know . ”

Silocke clicked his tongue . If he told this guy, Han would clearly take all the credit . Thus, Silocke replied, “It’s fine . It isn’t urgent so I will wait . ”

Han’s eyebrows twitched at the words . Silocke liked seeing this expression .

‘Son of a bitch, keep wondering . ’

The information that Silocke reported was simple .

-A civilian presumed to be a marquis of Gilobat has appeared in public .

Of course, it wasn’t bad to say this but the more he thought about it, the stranger things seemed . Silocke thought for a moment before staring closely at the duke’s office .

“Is a marquis from Gilobat inside there?”

“Yes . ”

“He must’ve come straight here without going anywhere else . ”

“That is the case . ”

Silocke felt delighted at the reply .

‘Indeed, my guess is correct . ’

He didn’t know for certain but there shouldn’t be two marquis in the Gilobat delegation . A marquis grade should be the leader of the delegation . It was very likely that the citizen he met wasn’t a marquis of Gilobat and was pretending to be a demon noble .

This alone was worth reporting . It might not be big but it would help with his performance review .

Han saw the hesitating Silocke and opened his mouth . “Since you are wandering around, you must also be wondering who the next demon king will be . ”

“Ah, well… That’s right . ”

It was a misunderstanding but it wasn’t a bad idea to ask about this misunderstanding .

“Is it because of the rumours of the demon king emerging that the Gilobat delegation came to visit?”

“I can’t tell you more but it is similar . ”

“The story of the demon king, it is a bit funny… don’t you think so?”

The source of the rumours was unknown yet these rumours shook the entire 73rd Demon Realm .

Silocke inwardly found this situation laughable .

Syswitz .

Gilobat .

Melledon .

Bercan .

For the past few hundred years, the 73rd Demon Realm had been properly balanced by these four dukes . The peace that had been maintained for hundreds of years was now shaking because of a rumour . It was a story without any realism .

However, Han didn’t agree with Silocke’s words . “The signs of the ‘demon king’ are already appearing . ”

“What? How do you know that?”

“I heard that Vedas has joined hands with the Melledon Industrial Complex . ”

“Vedas?”

It was a name that Silocke was familiar with . No, it would be strange if he didn’t know it . It was one of the names that must be known in order to safely live in the Star Stream .

Thus, Silocke couldn’t help feeling astonished . “…The nebulae are moving directly?”

“To be precise, one of the narrative-grade constellations from Vedas has been in contact with Melledon . ”

The constellations and demon kings’ enmity was famous in the Star Stream . Now the constellations were interfering with the affairs of the 73rd Demon Realm . The scale wasn’t big but things would spiral out of control if it was really a nebula .

“The nebulae are interested . Does this mean the demon king will really appear…?”

Silocke muttered with a slightly dazed expression . This was a demon king . Silocke had been living in the Demon Realm for a long time and it didn’t really sink in .

However, at least one thing was known .

“…This is why the duke is so busy . ”

“He is currently the closest person to becoming the demon king . ”

It was clear that one of the demon nobles would become the demon king . Look at the cases of the other 72 demon kings . It was extremely rare for a non-demonic existence to ascend to the throne .

Then there was a light warning sound from the Factory and a message came up .

[A new main scenario has opened!]

[The 24th ‘Revolutionary Game’ has begun . ]

Silocke was startled by the sudden message but he pretended to be calm when he saw Han’s surprised expression . Han asked first,

“What is this message about?”

“Oh, you don’t know since you’re new here . This sometimes happens . It is the main scenario here . The Revolutionary Game . ”

“The Revolutionary Game?”

“He was probably caught by the executioner while hiding . He is an unlucky person . ”

The Revolutionary Game starting meant that the hidden ‘revolutionary’ had appeared . However, there couldn’t be a revolutionary in this industrial complex . Everyone clearly remembered what happened when the last revolutionary appeared 30 years ago .

Silocke smiled and added, “Don’t worry, it isn’t a big deal . Wait a bit and the executioner will take his neck . It will be a fun spectacle . ”

Still no matter how long he waited, the message announcing the end of the game wasn’t heard . He was just thinking that something was strong with a low grade noble appeared .

Silocke immediately recognized who he was . It was because he was one of the hidden executioners . He rushed towards the office and Silocke asked first . “What is going on?”

“Someone has declared that they are a revolutionary!”

Silocke knew it was a stupid question but he couldn’t help wondering, “What? Who?”

“It is a new revolutionary!”

“Then what is his name?”

The low grade noble stuttered out a name . It was a name Silocke didn’t know . Unexpected, the bored looking Han opened his mouth . “Wait, what did you just say?”

“Yes, it was definitely Yoo Jonghyuk…”

“He called himself Yoo Jonghyuk?”

Silocke hurriedly asked . “Do you know him?”

“I know . ”

Han’s expression shone brightly but it was a somewhat warped smile . Even the demon Silocke felt creeped out . Han asked, “Where did he show up?”

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Night ended and I was called back to Aileen .

To be exact, I was almost dragged back .

The streets were almost completely turned upside down because of my declaration .

-A new revolutionary has appeared!

The streets were loud with these words . If Aileen hadn’t popped up and dragged me away, I would still be sandwiched between the citizens . As Aileen was unable to control her emotions, I checked the information of the hidden scenario with a nonchalant mind .

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[Hidden Scenario – Fake Revolutionary]

Category: Hidden

Difficulty level: SS

Clear Conditions: You have become a self-proclaimed revolutionary by impersonating a revolutionary . Kill a real revolutionary within the given time and take their position . Otherwise, it will be a terrible ending .

Time Limit: 30 days

Compensation: 150,000 coins, entering a new main scenario .

Failure: Death

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I roughly knew how to get the main scenario . In any case, I had to find the real revolutionary…

I glanced at Aileen and said, “Then let’s get started . ”

“…Are you crazy?” Aileen asked with an absurd expression, “Do you know what you are doing?”

“A revolution . ”

“What revolution without a revolutionary? You’re a fake!”

“Really?”

“There is no way… don’t tell me…?”

She had a cute expression on her face . I shrugged lightly and Aileen’s face filled with despair . “Of course not! What the hell are you doing? Now it is all over!”

I shamelessly replied, “This is what you wanted . A revolution and the death of the duke . ”

“I didn’t want it this way! This is a scam!”

“How is a real revolution a scam? I will make it real . ”

“A revolution isn’t such a joke!”

“I agree with you . I didn’t declare that I am a revolutionary lightly . I agree that this industrial complex should be liberated . ”

“The fact that you can say it so easily is proof that your will is light . ”

Aileen’s voice contained deep rage . “Do you intend to do the revolution alone?”

“…”

“I have seen many revolutions in this industrial complex . How many revolutions have failed and how much blood has been shed? And…”

“Don’t regard past failures as scriptures . There will be no change if you don’t do anything . ”

“It is a scenario you can’t do in the first place!”

I understood Aileen’s feelings . In fact, the revolutionary scenario was a famous one in the industrial complex . The only rebellion protocol allowed by the scenario . Even so, the citizens of the industrial complex abandoned this game a long time ago .

It was because there was no chance of winning . Thanks to this, the scenario lost its value as a scenario .

Aileen continued, “This is why I’ve been relying on exiles . The duke can never be killed using existing scenarios! There is no way to win against the damn executioners, let alone the duke!”

“The scenario is made to be broken . There is a way to clear it if we look carefully . ”

“People are going to die because of you . ”

“I won’t let that happen . ”

“Then you’ll be the first to die . ”

“I won’t die . I didn’t die before . ”

“This…!” Aileen bit her lips . “That was just luck . Do you think the guardian will protect you again?”

“Well, I think they will protect me . ”

“You don’t know but the guardian will exhaust their vitality after using their protection . Every time they use it, they lose vitality and will eventually die . No one will protect you two or three times!”

“The first time is the most important . ”

“…”

“Aileen, you know this place better than me but you don’t understand the people here . ”

Aileen was about to say something only to tightly close her lips for the first time . Perhaps Aileen had also felt something .

The hidden guardian had appeared and protected me, a revolutionary . It was probably a sight that Aileen hadn’t seen for a long time . It was really a long time .

Aileen licked her lips for a long time before speaking in a small voice . “Do you really think it is possible?”

“It is possible . Haven’t you seen enough of my skills?”

It would be possible . I would make the impossible possible . Aileen replied with a sigh, “You aren’t a real revolutionary . ”

“That’s why I need your help . ”

Aileen’s expression shook at my words .

“Let’s make a revolution without a revolutionary . ”

Aileen made a decision and replied, “…You have to collect the positions . This is a game that you can’t win alone . ”

“I guess so . ”

“A guardian is the minimum condition for survival . You also need a ‘fighter’ to deal with the executioner and a ‘spy’ to find the hidden executioners . ”

“Collect them one by one . Those positions won’t be as far away as you think . ”

I didn’t fret . The revolutionary declaration was already ringing so those in charge of their positions would realize it one by one . They would have to figure out what side to take in this damn game .

“I think one position has already been collected . ”

As soon as I spoke, the door of the meeting room opened with a bang . Jang Hayoung was looking this way with wide eyes .

“That, Aileen…”

“What?”

“Someone is asking to enter…”

“I’m busy right now! Send them away . ”

“That, it is a bit…”

“Why?”

“…A person claiming to be the guardian has come . ”

The surprised Aileen rose from her seat . Then behind Jang Hayoung, a middle-aged man with a study build appeared .

“You… are you really the revolutionary?”

Surprisingly, it was a face I already knew .

TL: Rainbow Turtle