Chapter 243

He ate all of them…

There was no guilt on Asmodeus’ smiling face as he spoke such words .

[Several members of the Gourmet Association are strongly condemning Asmodeus . ]

[A small minority of the Gourmet Association are delighting in Asmodeus’ brutality . ]

The members of the Gourmet Association were worn out by the years and they varied in tendencies and taste . At first glance, the ‘first generation’ stories seemed the best but there were some constellations like the Mass Production Maker who preferred SSS-grade stories while others liked unexpected developments like now .

[Huhu, the body of a constellation has a different physical quality . It isn’t real but…]

This was why demon kings like Asmodeus were accepted in the Gourmet Association . Constellations, transcendents or demon kings, the Gourmet Association was a place where stubborn children were more concentrated than any other group, but they respected all types of gourmet delights .

I gulped as Asmodeus stepped into puddles of blood and slowly approached .

[The special effect of Eoren’s Sword will end . ]

I might’ve used the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint’s techniques but it worked properly thanks to Eoren’s Sword . Without the sword, there would be no way to deal with the evil spirits .

After half a dozen steps, Asmodeus licked his lips as he stared at me .

I stated, […You didn’t come here to eat me . ]

[Hmm, how can you be sure?]

[You can’t get the giant story if you kill me . ]

Asmodeus made a promise to me regarding the Demon King Advancement . Thus, he couldn’t kill me here .

[I promised a 30% stake . Why are you in this place?]

[There is no certainty that I will receive 30% . ]

[Do you not have the confidence to compete with the other constellations?]

Asmodeus’ expression hardened at my provocative words .

[Now you are provoking me?]

Asmodeus had a threatening air but I didn’t feel nervous .

[If you are really a demon king, don’t be a pushover . Compete properly to obtain your share . ]

In the first place, it was apparent that Asmodeus had appeared here to ‘help me . ’ He might be

Asmodeus but the act of attacking fellow members of the Gourmet Association couldn’t help being burdensome . Even so, he acted in such a manner while pretending to be a ‘maniac . ’

Asmodeus’ complexion paled as he shouted, [Demon King of Salvation… You seem to be mistaken about something . I can eat you right now—]

[Don’t repeat the same words and get the fuck out . ]

Asmodeus’ eyes widened . I continued without stopping .

[If you really want to eat me, kill me right now . ]

The past me would’ve thought I was crazy if he saw this . This was Asmodeus, not someone else . Nevertheless, there was a reason I acted like this .

The ‘status’ of Asmodeus burned towards me . I got goosebumps from the formidable force but believed in the ‘story’ that I read more than my senses .

「 At that time, we should’ve treated Asmodeus differently . 」

The revised version of Ways of Survival . I had found such a sentence in the 49th Yoo Jonghyuk’s record .

「 Asmodeus loves beings who don’t compromise . 」

「 The more he faces such a being, the greater the desire to beat them . 」

I didn’t know how Yoo Jonghyuk gained such insight but if he was right, all of Asmodeus’ actions were understandable .

[Your understanding of the character ‘Asmodeus’ has increased . ]

Then a phenomenon occurred .

[Your understanding of the character ‘Asmodeus’ has increased . ]

[Your understanding of the character ‘Asmodeus’ has increased . ]

The explosive indirect messages occurred as I started to understand the inner surface of a demon king for the first time .

[Exclusive skill, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint stage 2 has been activated!]

「 I want to eat . 」

「 No . 」

「 I want to eat . 」

「 No . 」

「 Ahhhh… 」

A tremendous amount of thoughts rushed into my ears . It was appalling that so much greed could exist in one being .

[It is really amazing…]

Asmodeus moved like the wind as he held a handful of Iris’ hair and took a slight breath .

[Haaaah… good . Yes, this is enough for today . ]

“…”

[Still, keep this in mind, Demon King of Salvation . Next time won’t be the same as today…]

I didn’t listen to Asmodeus’ words and ran towards the volcano . I couldn’t miss this opportunity that I had barely gained . The lava could be seen right in front of me . Way of the Wind caused the bracelet at my fingertips to fall down the cliff . The bracelet melted with a clear sound .

[The sub scenario has ended . ]

[You have obtained 150,000 coins as compensation . ]

[Your awareness in the “Gourmet Association’ has greatly increased!]

[You have acquired a new story!]

I poured the Ellain Forest Essence into the mouth of the completely exhausted Iris . Her physical condition was a mess but recovery would be fast due to not consuming much probability .

[The 1st person supporting role viewpoint has been released . ]

There was the feeling of my environment being crushed and I returned to the banquet hall of the Gourmet Association . My senses returned and the first thing I heard was the voice of an old man .

[Young man, I enjoyed it . ]

I realized I had returned when I saw the Mass Production Maker laughing heartily . I looked at him for a moment before slightly bowing my head .

“…It is all thanks to you . ”

[Hrmm, what are you talking about?]

“It is this . ”

My hand was holding the 200,000 coins of garbage that Iris used just now, Eoren’s Sword . For reference, the grip of the sword had the following message engraved:

―made by Mass Production Maker .

The Mass Production Maker laughed . [It was just business . Who knew that sword would be sold today?]

“It was a recommended product in the Dokkaebi Bag . ”

[Huhu, how can a constellation know about the work of dokkaebis?”

I didn’t know if this was the consideration of the Mass Production Maker or not . One thing was for certain . This sword had saved the lives of Iris and I .

[By the way, things have become a bit difficult . ]

I looked around . The atmosphere around me was tense .

[Who is the Demon King of Salvation?]

The constellations were running wild as they looked for me with fiery anger . Among them was the constellations who had lost their bodies and returned from the scenario .

[The constellation ‘Brash Swamp Predator’ reveals hostility towards you . ]

[The constellation ‘Tranquil Island Gourmet’ is glaring at you . ]

Euphrosyne was standing dumbfounded on the stage while Anna Croft was pale . Now some of the constellations were watching me while wondering what I was going to do . The sub scenario was over but for them, this situation was an extension of the game . Of course, I wouldn’t betray their expectations .

[You have gained the ‘wish ticket’ according to the contract with the incarnation ‘Iris . ]

[You can make one wish within the category allowed by the Gourmet Association . ]

It was within the category allowed by the Gourmet Association…

The meaning of this was obvious . I naturally couldn’t wish for the constellations to be killed .

[This is beyond the probability allowed by the wish . ]

I couldn’t wish for all the constellations to be on my side or to be their master . It was naturally a wish that wasn’t possible .

[This is beyond the probability allowed by the wish . ]

In other words, this ‘wish’ was a type of diplomatic card . I had to identify the possible and impossible areas and find the best wish for me .

[Some members of the Gourmet Association are showing a strong hostility to you!]

[Many constellations are looking forward to your choice . ]

Even the constellations in my channel were tense .

[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is looking forward to your choice . ]

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is wriggling her fingers in a trance . ]

In front of all these eyes, I slowly opened my mouth .

[I wish that the Gourmet Association will show me courtesy . ]

***

For a moment, a tremendous silence filled the hall . I didn’t panic and looked around in the silence .

[The probability of the Gourmet Association is activated!]

[Your wish has been received . ]

Sparks filled the hall of the Gourmet Association . No, looking closer, they were thunderbolts, not sparks . Then a loud voice was heard .

[Kuhahahat! A really fun guy!]

Thursday’s Thunder was holding a glass of beer while laughing .

[A story that was boring became worthwhile to see a bit . Why are you complaining about and persecuting this small constellation?]

Some of the constellations rebelled strongly against his words .

[But the rules…!]

[The scenario is just a scenario . In addition, that scenario has ended . That’s all that my hammer and I know . ]

Thor’s hammer made a deafening sound like it wouldn’t accept any arguments . Thor of the Asgard nebula had one of the most powerful stories in this place . No one here wanted to resist his hammer .

[It is unpleasant to agree with this rough thunder’s words but this time, I feel the same . ]

The person who spoke was the Morning Star Goddess . Star powder fell from her finely twisted hair as she moved .

[The scenario should end in the scenario . If you want to fight, fight in the scenario . I don’t want to see the Gourmet Association becoming uglier . ]

The two top-ranking constellations present stood up so the other constellations couldn’t help

wavering . Moreover, the ‘wish ticket’ had already been activated .

Some of the constellations were still glaring at me but they showed no signs of hurting me . The atmosphere calmed down and the eyes of the Morning Star Goddess turned to me .

[Still, I would like to ask one thing . ]

It was an unexpected question and I reflexively looked at her .

[Demon King of Salvation . Why are you showing us such a scenario?]

The eyes of the goddess seemed to contain a galaxy . Now they show like she had found a new star .

[In my eyes, you seem to have something to say . However, my eyes are dark and I can’t figure out the scenario you showed me . If you don’t mind, I’d like to hear it from your mouth . ]

She didn’t say that the scenario I showed was crude and this was probably due to her innate humility . I could see Persephone smiling at me from beside the Morning Star Goddess .

…I told you to do things yourself and this is the only way I can help you .

All the constellations of the Gourmet Association were looking at me . It was the situation I had been wanting since I came here . What should I say to gain favour with them? It would be stupid to think they would help me if I just brought up the Demon King Selection story .

「 At that moment, Kim Dokja thought for the first time about what he really wanted to say . 」

It was too far away and not yet visible . However, for at least one person who walked on the path, it was clear . He failed thousands of times while feeling frustrated and desperate .

There was someone who tried to take this road before me . I recalled the man who walked on the road that no one else walked on and laughed . Then I very naturally came up with some words .

[I…]

No, perhaps this was the only thing I had to say .

TL Note: Small change to last chapter: I will place the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint Namgung Minyoung in that spot . ”

-Rainbow Turtle .