Swordmaster's Youngest Son Novel - Chapter 848

Chapter 848

Zephyrin didn’t deny it completely.

«One of the heads… That would depend on how one perceives the Great Serpent’s body. After all, she originally had nine heads.»

«Hey, Demon Dragon. In that case, it’s simple. The head that currently possesses the body is the owner. You’re not as strong as Ms. Ameris, so you must have been expelled like a withered vine.»

«Well, for the time being, it might seem that way. Anyway, you’ve come without any courtesy again. My master must have warned Sir Jin enough last time.»

«It’s been quite a while since I made a deal with Sir Bishkel. It’s your fault for the delay in payment, and I hope you won’t spout nonsense about settling things with me again.»

«I’m sorry every time we meet, but I really hate you, Jin. You’ve already received enough rewards from us just for stopping the Red Legend Tribe a couple of times.»

«A promise is a promise.»

«You want to know how we bring demons to the human world, right? We bypass the Demon Sealing Wall guarded by the Great Serpent.»

Surprisingly, Zephyrin quickly got to the main point.

She had partially recovered her old memories when she was unconscious due to Ameris.

«Oh, straightforward, I must say. I didn’t expect you to mention the Demon Sealing Wall so soon.»

«Well, it’s not a big secret anymore. Information about the underworld has already been made public, so it’s only a matter of time before the identity of the Demon Sealing Wall and the inhabitants of the underworld is revealed.»

When the other party spills information easily, it usually means they have their own agenda.

And that was the case now.

Although it was part of the deal, Zephyrin could take a passive approach in the conversation if she wished.

«The Demon Sealing Wall has already been partially destroyed, Jin. Ameris probably doesn’t remember that fact. So, she asked you to find out how we’re handling the demons.»

«Partially destroyed?»

«The Ancient Legend Tribe, the Bue Legend Tribe, and the Red Legend Tribe destroyed it. Ameris quickly repaired it at the time… but some demons who were already living in the underworld managed to escape to the middle world. It’s the intermediate ground between the surface and the underworld.»

«So, the demons that Kinzelo is recruiting are not entirely from the underworld; they are the ones who lived in the middle world?»

«Yes, that’s why Ameris couldn’t have known. We didn’t originally bring those who lived under the Demon Sealing Wall. The same goes for the Red Legend Tribe. They are the ones who can come out because they don’t reside under the Demon Sealing Wall.»

The middle world.

That’s how Zephyrin described the space between the surface and the underworld.

«And during the Holy Kingdom Protection War?»

«At that time, the demons from the middle world and the Demon Sealing Wall had mixed. Unlike my master, the Witch Heluram can directly summon the demons who reside under the Demon Sealing Wall.»

As they listened, their curiosity about the underworld and the demons only intensified.

Above all, they wondered why Zephyrin was so cooperative in sharing information.

It couldn’t be just to show off that her memories had returned.

There was a simple way to find out Zephyrin’s intentions.

«Alright then. Let’s say that’s enough for today.»

When Jin stood up to leave, Zephyrin blinked.

«Isn’t there anything else to discuss?»

«Oh, is there more? You were talking so vaguely and dragging things out, I thought it was over. You already explained enough about how Kinzelo is bringing in the demons. Anyway, you also mentioned that you don’t have any significant interaction with the demons under the Demon Sealing Wall. And it seems that Orgal isn’t around either.»

Zephyrin looked at Jin and Murakan with frustration.

«Why are you looking at me? Do you want to fight?»

When Murakan frowned, Zephyrin sighed.

«Ugh, this is getting tiresome. When did things turn out like this? When did our Kinzelo become so submissive to you? Why does this keep happening every time?»

«What are you talking about suddenly? Are you feeling unwell?»

«Enough. Sit back down. I’ll share most of the information I know about the underworld.»

Jin smiled maliciously.

«You should have said that from the beginning, Zephyrin. Judging by your attitude, you must be making remorseful remarks once again.»

«That’s right. But it’s not the situation where only we feel remorse, Jin. Recently, the Demon Sealing Wall is crumbling.»

«The Demon Sealing Wall? I’ve never heard Ms. Ameris mention such a thing.»

«The Great Serpent’s original heads were nine. However, now only Ameris possesses that body. There must be a significant difference in abilities between Ameris before she fell asleep and Ameris now.»

The Demon Sealing Wall is the boundary that divides the entire surface world and the underworld.

Zephyrin added that the current Ameris can no longer perfectly sense the entire boundary.

«What evidence is there that the Demon Sealing Wall is crumbling?»

«The Demon King Zito. He’s regaining his strength.»

«Zito?»

Zephyrin gestured, and Bianca brought a metal box.

Inside was a massive ring.

«What is this?»

«It’s a ring, the Demon King Zito’s seal.»

«It looks quite big. A person could even use it as a belt.»

«Look, the part where the crest is engraved. Do you see the faint purple light shining?»

As Zephyrin had said, the complex pattern emitted a violet glow.

«The light in this seal appears when Zito is giving orders in the Demon World. And during the time we’ve been holding this ring, it’s the first time something like this has happened.»

«Zito is giving orders to the demons in the underworld? Then that means he’s already awakened.»

«Since the Holy Kingdom currently retains his most important body parts, even if he has awakened, he hasn’t fully regained his power. The light forming in the crest is also very faint, probably indicating that he has just regained consciousness.»

-[One thing I can tell you for sure is that I have no control over the problems that arise with Zito’s body.]

-Even if you could control it, you probably wouldn’t.

-[It might be hard to believe what I’m saying, but even for me, Zito’s awakening is a very serious matter.]

Jin recalled the conversation he had with Orgal when he made a temporary alliance with Kinzelo.

Back then, Orgal had referred to Zito as the «scourge of demons, but to him, he was like a master.»

«So, is that why Orgal isn’t here, and instead, you came?»

«Yes, after my master regained consciousness, he went to negotiate with the demons under the Demon Sealing Wall.»

«Does that mean the demons under the Demon Sealing Wall can now come out?»

«From now on, only certain special demons can briefly stay in the middle world. However, after a little while, they will be able to cross the middle world and ascend to the surface. Maybe, all the demons…»

A shadow fell over Zephyrin’s face.

It didn’t seem like an act.

If Kinzelo had such a friendly relationship with Zito, then Kinzelo should have set their eyes on the Holy Kingdom.

Orgal knew that Zito’s eyes were on the Holy Kingdom.

-[Zito was an immortal who sought to become a new order. He tried to rule the world through suffering… He was a lunatic one shouldn’t get involved with. Even I, with my nine heads, couldn’t guarantee victory against him. I don’t remember how he died.]

According to Ameris, Zito was a being quite far removed from the resurrection of the Sun God.

He was the exact opposite of Orgal, who wanted the Sun God’s resurrection.

«What negotiation does Orgal intend to have with the demons in the underworld?»

***

The middle world, near the shattered Demon Sealing Wall.

Orgal suppressed his feelings of anxiety and walked towards the crack in the Demon Sealing Wall.

Among the demons of the underworld, the first one to come out into the middle world would determine the future of Kinzelo.

It was crucial that someone capable of opposing Zito appeared first.

If Zito had just awakened, but the forces following him were greater, then there was a high chance that Kinzelo’s cause would be pushed further away once again.

[Orgal… Is that really you?]

[Paellito, it’s been a long time.]

According to Orgal’s memories, Paellito was the demon who had fiercely opposed Zito.

Orgal sighed inwardly with relief and extended his hand.

[It’s been a long time since I left the Demon World. Meeting you so soon after I come out is quite pleasant.]

Paellito took Orgal’s hand.

[I heard you’ve been ruling the demons who fell into the middle world for a long time.]

[Certainly. Who did you hear that from?]

[It was your lover, the Witch Heluram. Since the Great Serpent’s sleep, who else could have given you news in the demon world?]

[True, it’s embarrassing. How’s the situation under the Demon Sealing Wall?]

[It’s always the same for us. Even after so many years have passed, everyone still dreams of the surface. Now that the Demon Sealing Wall has started to crumble, it’s probably time for that long dream to come true…]

Paellito took a deep breath.

The air wasn’t different from the underworld, but the fact that it was closer to the surface gave him a sense of satisfaction.

[But that’s probably not the answer you wanted to hear, Orgal. You must be curious about who currently rules the demon world.]

[I thought it would be you. You were the first to break through the crack in the Demon Sealing Wall, so aren’t you the strongest in the demon world now?]

[You’re referring to the «true demon world.» The middle world that the surface calls the demon world is just an area where weakened demons reside, isn’t it?]

Orgal didn’t answer but carefully observed Paellito once again.

The ring on his finger emitted a faint purple light, perfectly matching the light flowing from Zito’s seal.

That meant that Paellito was following Zito’s orders.

[In the past, and now, the only king who rules the true demon world is undoubtedly Zito-nim. I thought you had also come in response to Zito-nim’s call to find the crack… Was I mistaken?]