Chapter 102

Chapter 102: Earth Hwanmong Defense Army’s 7th Commander (1)

(Ohh! Unbelievable! Driana . . . ! You are still alive . )

His voice conveyed his emotions . However, Dekail’s eyes widened as she heard it .

“How do you know my original name?”

(Don’t you know your brother’s name?)

“Brother? What nonsense are you saying?”

(I am Sud . I am Sud, the second son of our father, Sautan . You are the youngest child, Driana . )

Dekail exclaimed with a shocked expression,

“S-such a thing! I can’t believe it . My older brother, Sud, died a long time ago . ”

(The Second Demon King lied . I was trapped in the Aok and wasn’t killed . )

He continued speaking,

(As you probably know, I was crazy about alchemy . As a side effect of an experiment, I lost my flesh and became a shadow . )

At that moment, Sud briefly changed into his original appearance .

(Do you remember? My original appearance?)

It was only briefly but the face of a young man with purple hair and white skin appeared and disappeared . If the eyes and nose were slightly thicker, he would be almost identical to Dekail .

“Ah . ”

Dekail’s eyes widened with amazement . The face was just like a fantasy .

It was the same as someone who had remained in her memory for a long time .

Her eyes shook . She was convinced that Sud was her brother .

"But why did you become his subordinate?”

(Lord saved me from the Aok . )

“Is that what happened?”

(I was about to lose my own life from despair and solitude in the Aok . However, I was able to find a new life by meeting Lord Lucan . You will also receive it if you follow Lord . )

Dekail nodded . She was able to understand how Sud became Kang-jun’s subordinate .

She smiled softly and said,

"However, I am the Second Demon King’s subordinate . I am his eternal slave until he releases me . ”

Then Kang-jun, who had been listening quietly to the conversation, finally opened his mouth .

"Don't worry Dekail! If you follow me, I will free you from the Second Demon King . ”

Kang-jun smiled gently at Dekail .

This was good .

He had been on the verge of killing her .

After Kang-jun learnt about Sud and Dekail, Kang-jun received a special message .

[Dekail isn’t a sincere follower of the Second Demon King but became one through intimidation . Moreover, she is shaken by her brother Sud’s words . ]

[Your charisma is enough to attract Dekail . If you accept Dekail as a subordinate, she will devote herself to you with a willing mind . ]

At that moment, he saw a strange light appearing from the Demonic Dragon’s Ring on his left hand .

Just like last time, it was clear that the Demonic Dragon’s Ring was harmonizing with something .

Kang-jun welcomed it .

Regardless of if Sud was her brother, it was very encouraging to be able to take an advanced lord as his subordinate .

Additionally, the mission would be completed automatically just like the previous times .

A message also appeared in front of Dekail .

[Sovereign Lucan’s words are true . If you recognize him as your lord, the Second Demon King Colladikus can no longer bind you . ]

[The special power of Sovereign Lucan will cut off all bindings between you and the Second Demon King Colladikus . ]

"No way! How is this possible?”

Dekail trembled with a confused expression . Sud cried out anxiously,

(Driana! Why are you hesitating? As you know, the Second Demon King Colladikus killed our lord . You have been forced to give him your power but now you can escape from him . )

Dekail nodded immediately .

“You are correct . I hate the Second Demon King . He caused me so much pain . ”

Dekail trembled at the thought . After hearing her words, Sud wrapped his arms around Dekail’s shoulders with a sickened expression .

(I can guess completely what happened but now, you can forget the past and live a new life after joining Lord’s household . )

Driana was close to tears at his words .

She couldn’t remember how many times she had been subjected to all type of insults and torture due to being defeated .

Even so, the Second Demon King was her lord and she couldn’t resist . If he died, she would just die as his slave .

Being able to break the curse seemed like a dream .

She gazed at Kang-jun with teary eyes .

"Is it really possible for me to escape from the Second Demon King if I join your household?”

Kang-jun smiled .

“Of course . You will no longer be Dekail, the Second Demon King’s subordinate . Driana! I will call you that . ”

Then Driana approached Kang-jun and kneeled down . She kissed Kang-jun’s shoes and said,

“I am the lowly demon, Driana . I want to come under the authority of the great Sovereign Lucan . Will you accept me?”

“Okay . From now on, you will part part of Sovereign Lucan’s household . ”

Kang-jun continued with a solemn expression,

“But remember one thing, Driana . You are no longer a lowly being . For me, you are a very valuable and precious person . ”

Then Kang-jun laughed and extended his right hand .

“Kiss my hand in the future . Don’t kiss my feet . ”

“Ah . ”

Driana looked impressed . Did the Second Demon King abuse her so much that she was impressed about kissing his hand instead of his feet?

At that moment, Driana kissed Kang-jun’s hand lightly .

Kang-jun wiped away the tears on her face and said,

“You’ve suffered all this time . ”

Driana smiled brightly at him .

[The demon Driana has joined your household . ]

[Draina will swear her eternal loyalty to you in the world of Hwanmong . ]

[Mission 17 has been accomplished . ]

[As a reward, enough experience will be given to increase your level . ]

[20,000 nodes have been given as compensation . ]

[150 large moonstones have been given as compensation . ]

Thanks to completing the mission, he reached level 62 .

His joy at obtaining a new member of the household was greater than his level rising .

Dark Mage Driana, a subordinate of the Second Demon King .

An advanced lord had become Kang-jun’s household member .

This was enough to prove his qualifications to become the 7th Army Commander .

A new message appeared .

[You have achieved the feat of taking Dark Mage Dekail, an advanced lord, from the Second Demon King . ]

[This means that the power of the Second Demon King has weakened while the power of the allies have strengthened . ]

[You have earned 1,500 red moon achievement points . ]

Surprisingly, he received more points then when Melinad joined his household .

This meant that Driana was a warlock with a powerful ability .

‘Huhu, today’s achievements are worth over 3,000 points . ’

A total of 3,127 achievement points .

As soon as Kang-jun returned to headquarters, he received compensation for his achievements .

[Your level has increased by three . ]

[Charisma has risen by two . ]

This allowed Kang-jun to reach level 65 .

The abilities of his household members increased, from Hayun to Heksia and Driana .

Sud's inventory increased to 300 spaces .

The points exchange rate was ￦9,700,000 .

Compared to last time, it had fallen by 100,000 won .

This meant that the sovereigns were working at becoming stronger .

‘It is good to change it now . ’

Otherwise, it might decrease by 100,000 won more .

‘Exchange all points!’

Kang-jun turned all 3,127 points into cash . 30 billion won would enter his account when he woke up .

After a while, at the headquarters of Earth Hwanmong’s Defense Army:

Kang-jun entered a magnificent palace .

There were twelve thrones located in the palace .

The 10 senior commanders were there, including Binhaim .

The 7th and 11th thrones were empty .

Today, Kang-jun would become the 7th Army Commander and sit in the 7th throne .

Kang-jun was followed by a girl wearing a black robe .

She looked like a female in her late teens but she was Dekail, who was an advanced lord under the Second Demon King . She had recovered her original name Driana .

The ten commanders, including Binhaim, were smiling with wonder as they gazed at Kang-jun and Driana .

They had already known that Driana had entered Kang-jun’s household .

As usual, Binhaim was the representative and opened his mouth .

“This is truly a surprise . Lucan, you have achieved a remarkable feat that is beyond our expectations . Originally, it was necessary to demonstrate your abilities by bringing back hero ranked or higher equipment after defeating an advanced lord . ”

The 2nd Commander Madun nodded .

"Those are also my thoughts . Lucan, you have proven your qualifications to become a commander equal to us . From this time onwards, you will become the 7th Army Commander of Earth Hwanmong’ Defense Army . "

The 3rd Commander Ligas was the one who spoke this time .

"The position of the 7th Army Commander will be maintained as long as you don’t die . However, if you conspire with outsiders to take over Earth, you will be deprived of your qualifications . ”

It continued with the 4th Commander, the 5th Commander . . . and finally, the 12th Commander, Rainkar .

To summarize, Kang-jun was given the authority to direct lower ranked commanders in the future .

It was an honour worthy for those who built up their skills!

Furthermore, he absolutely could never betray Earth Hwanmong .

Rainkar spoke last and his words were different .

"Now, you will enter the Guardian Hall . ”

A place that couldn’t be entered twice!

A place that he could only enter once!

The Guardian Hall contained the remnants left behind by older beings of Earth Hwanmong .

Kang-jun was given the chance to enter .

Rainkar continued,

“Nobody knows what can be acquired in there . You can receive an item or a special training session . ”

"What do you mean by a special training session?”

Training in the Guardian Hall? Kang-jun had a questioning expression on his face while Rainkar just smiled .

"Of course, that is only in extremely rare cases . 99 out of 100 people will come out with treasures . However, there are occasions where someone can receive enlightenment from an ancient commander . ”

"Enlightenment?"

“This means there is a chance to raise the level of Heaven’s Blood Sword Style that you learnt . ”

“I see . ”

"For reference, I am one of the people who became stronger after receiving enlightenment in the Guardian Hall . Until then, my abilities had merely been the abilities of an advanced commander . ”