Swordmaster's Youngest Son Novel - Chapter 849

Chapter 849

Orgal looked at Paellito without answering.

[Orgal, why are you so surprised? You know you were Zito-nim’s favorite.]

[…It’s natural to be surprised when you, who resisted Zito with the most ferocity, say this.]

[Ah, those were the days. But while fighting against Lord Zito, I realized something. Strictly speaking, it wasn’t really a fight; it was thanks to Zito-nim’s kindness that I was able to survive.]

[What did you realize?]

[I realized that the concept of a Sun God and his order isn’t as appealing as it seems. A world where everything is predetermined and perfect, looking back, is a rather boring world, isn’t it? That’s probably why the Sun God met his end. Our task is not to resurrect him, but to create a new order.]

Orgal knew better than anyone what the «new order» desired by Zito was.

Violence and suffering.

Zito perfectly embodied the image of what humans commonly refer to as a demon king, demon god, or ruler of hell.

He believed that only violence and suffering could maintain the order and balance of the world, even considering it a form of entertainment.

Naturally, at the time, most demons didn’t agree with Zito’s ideology.

However, Zito used his overwhelming power to massacre those who resisted him, establishing his rule in the underworld.

And among those who were leading figures in the anti-Zito faction was none other than Paellito, standing before Orgal now.

Orgal couldn’t help but be surprised by his defection.

‘If Paellito has joined Zito… It means that there are almost no more opponents against Zito in the underworld…!’

This was a key factor that explained Zito’s sudden awakening.

If the entire demon world followed Zito, so much manpower would have been invested in awakening his consciousness.

‘But why did Zito’s influence become so strong? When he and Ameris fell asleep, the underworld certainly found peace. Most of those who followed Zito must have fallen away. So why this sudden change? Could it be that Paellito gathered the remaining followers and did something?’

Paellito smiled as if he could see through Orgal’s thoughts.

[It seems you don’t quite understand the reason for Lord Zito’s return. And that fact… doesn’t seem to make you very happy.]

Orgal tensed, his senses on high alert.

[It’s unfortunate. Zito-nim wants you more than anyone… yet you’re rejecting him.]

[I didn’t know you enjoyed indulging in pain.]

[I simply believe the world needs a new order. What do you think of the surface world? It’s probably not much different from the underworld. It’s full of all sorts of absurdities, and there are many insignificant beings escaping their fate, right? We just seek to purify those things and make the world flow properly.]

Paellito had defected, and it was almost certain that the underworld would be under Zito’s rule. Orgal could only hope that the remaining anti-Zito faction in the underworld was still significant.

[Now that I understand your intentions, my visit wasn’t in vain. I’ll leave now, Paellito. Surely we’ll meet again someday.]

[Stop, Orgal. I haven’t given you permission to leave.]

Sreung…

A massive sword formed in Paellito’s hand as condensed purple magic shone, instantly dispelling the darkness.

[…Permission?]

Orgal also slowly unsheathed his sword.

[By rejecting Zito-nim’s will, you have become my enemy. Are you really willing to give up the opportunity to become the next ruler of the demon world, the King of the world, following in Zito-nim’s footsteps? Zito-nim still wants you.]

[If I desired such fantasies and power, I wouldn’t have resisted Zito alongside you at that time.]

[You still can’t let go of that foolish dream of resurrecting the Sun God.]

[Shut up, Paellito. It’s the only way to make the world whole again. Violence and fear? Many monarchs in the human world sought such simple methods. They never succeeded even once because it’s fundamentally flawed.]

[A mere human can’t stand on par with the King of the demon world, Orgal. Now I realize it was you who made Zito-nim sleep. If it weren’t for you, we would have already created a paradise on the surface.]

[Paellito, there’s only one thing I want to demand.]

[Demand… It’s not an appropriate word, but go ahead. What is it?]

[Immutable division. Those who lived in the underworld will only live in the underworld, and those who lived on the surface will only live on the surface. If you can’t accept this obvious condition, it will be war.]

[Ha, ha…!]

Paellito burst into laughter so loud it seemed like it could break his back. Then, suddenly, he wiped the expression off his face and brandished his sword.

[You need to experience pain first until your mind clears.]

Slash!

Paellito’s sword grazed Orgal’s cheek.

In response, Orgal also left a wound on Paellito’s shoulder.

‘Is it the Demon Sword Bascala?’

Bascala, a forgotten memory, resurfaced in Orgal’s mind.

It used to be Orgal’s sword.

A sword created directly by Zito through the power of the Sun God, it had the ability to seal the opponent’s special abilities.

For example, it could block power derived from a contract with a god or abilities like super regeneration.

Orgal could still feel the wound on his cheek that wasn’t healing.

[Bascala, the sword Lord Zito made for you. I’m sorry to cut you with this.]

[The fact that you have Bascala means that Zito has chosen a new successor.]

[Well, that’s the position I want to be in. Zito-nim asked me to help you recover this sword.]

[As long as it’s just a gift.]

[You have many jokes.]

Orgal actively chose not to retaliate against Paellito’s attacks for now.

It wasn’t the right time to fight him.

If he sustains serious injuries now, the threat from the human world will become burdensome before Zito’s return begins in earnest.

[Haha, you’ve grown quite a bit. Do you really think you can handle me with that attitude? Have you really achieved so many accomplishments in the human world?]

Demon Swordsman.

It was Paellito’s alias in the underworld, as no other demon could surpass him in swordsmanship.

[Compared to before, it’s hard to believe. Seeing how easily you handle this level of speed, it’s no wonder you can lead the fallen demons.]

The confrontation between them remained evenly matched.

The problem was Bascala, the Demon Sword, suppressing Orgal’s abilities.

While Orgal’s wounds weren’t healing at all, Paellito’s wounds were healing even before they started to bleed.

Other abilities, including the authority of steel, were also blocked by Bascala’s suppression.

Orgal’s only means of resistance against Paellito was pure swordsmanship.

Even that required reaching a transcendent level.

In Paellito’s eyes, Orgal’s sword was still incomplete.

[Well, I’ll give you some praise. Zito-nim didn’t choose you as his successor just for your strength. It’s no ordinary feat for someone who was once a lesser demon to become so powerful. It’s something that can only be achieved by transcending fate several times.]

Shing!

Paellito’s sword left a horrifying mark on the ground.

If Orgal couldn’t avoid it, his body would have been torn to shreds.

But Orgal’s main concern was the Demon Sealing Wall.

He felt that with each clash between their swords and Paellito’s, they had a slight impact on the Demon Sealing Wall.

[Don’t worry about the Demon Sealing Wall. If it could break so easily, I wouldn’t have come here in the first place.]

[That’s the first good news I’ve heard from you.]

[But my patience is reaching its limit. You’ve lost many of your senses while dealing with trash, Orgal. I’m an opponent you can’t defeat, even with all your strength. Remember the old days, this swordsmanship match ends here.]

Paellito’s eyes glowed purple.

And the moment their eyes met, Orgal had to endure the unbearable pain of having his eyes gouged out. It wasn’t Bascala; it was Paellito’s will that had blinded him.

‘My eyes…!’

Without super regeneration, Orgal’s vision couldn’t be restored.

Orgal had to face the remaining battle solely with his senses.

Although he had reached the pinnacle of Mental Eye and Mental Sword in the past, his abilities were suppressed now.

Orgal already felt the gap.

He realized that in this state, he couldn’t defeat Paellito.

[Wow… the Crimson Sword. You keep surprising me more and more, don’t you? Possessing such valuable power.]

Paellito confirmed the crimson aura surrounding Orgal’s sword, similar in form to the Blood Moon that Luna used against Andrei in the past.

Paellito showed caution for the first time as he skillfully pressed Orgal.

[No, I think it was because of this sword that you were able to make Zito-nim sleep. Were you hiding your strength even back then?]

Orgal didn’t answer and managed to defend against Paellito’s sword strikes. He had no energy left to respond. Bascala’s suppression was now even stronger, making it difficult for even Orgal to breathe.

If all his abilities were blocked, he would have no choice but to face certain death, even if he didn’t receive another fatal wound.

[Orgal, it seems it’s over.]

In the end, Paellito dodged all of Orgal’s final Crimson Sword thrusts and pierced his abdomen with his hand.

[Kuh…]

If it had been Bascala that pierced him and not Paellito’s hand, Orgal would have died instantly.

He struggled to stay conscious and looked at Paellito.

There was no means left to resist.

‘Damn it, how futile… our great cause. Can the sub-leader follow in my footsteps, facing the monsters of the surface world and the underworld?’

However, Paellito had no intention of killing Orgal right now.

[With this, you should reflect on your arrogance in daring to wage war against the demon world. Orgal, if you can’t even handle me, don’t dare to oppose Zito-nim. That means becoming Zito-nim’s successor again and contributing to establishing a new order.]

Paellito tossed Orgal to the ground.

[Zito-nim’s mercy is vast, but it’s not eternal. I hope you’ll make the right decision before Zito-nim’s mercy turns into anger, even if it’s only for a day.]