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All the Demon Supremes held their breath.
It was a question no one had ever dared to ask until now.
What kind of martial world Geom Woojin dreamed of.
“I am curious, Father.”
Geom Mugeuk’s gaze shifted past his father’s shoulder toward the Poison King.
Have you ever asked the Cult Leader about the unification of the martial world he dreams of?
Е̄_n̄ ũ m.а . іd̃
He had now used the antidote the Poison King had given him.
Geom Woojin silently stared at his son. Geom Mugeuk did not avoid his father’s gaze.
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Geom Mugeuk already knew from the Fist Demon King. The reason his father had decided to unify the martial world was because of his mother.
Father, is it still because of that reason?
Just how did his father view this martial world? Did he hate it? Was that why he wanted to sweep everything away? Or, unexpectedly, did he dream of a peaceful martial world?
At last, Geom Woojin spoke in a low voice.
Ѐ n̂ um ă
“To dream of something about this martial world.”
Geom Mugeuk smiled as he spoke. It was a moment that suited something his father used to say often.
“A cheap sentiment that’s just right for dying, isn’t it?”
But Geom Woojin did not smile.
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“This martial world has no such worth.”
With that one sentence, there was no need to ask how his father saw the martial world.
Ē n̄ uḿ ă
Is it because of Mother?
Geom Mugeuk could not bring himself to say that. He could say anything else, but anything related to his mother had to be handled carefully. She had been the most precious person to his father.
“It may have no worth to you, Father, but in this martial world, countless people live while assigning their own values to it. I want to protect those values.”
Geom Woojin’s expression twitched slightly. The tension between the two heightened even further.
“Fine. Then let me ask you something.”
This time, Geom Woojin asked his son.
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“If I proceed with the war despite your persuasion, what will you do?”
After a brief pause, Geom Mugeuk answered.
“I will stop you.”
This time, Geom Mugeuk asked.
“If I stop you, what will you do, Father?”
Geom Woojin read an intention in his son’s provocation, one that did not need to be said aloud. He wanted him to show it once.
Е ñ u m.а. і̄ d̂
“Blood Heaven Blade Demon, listen.”
“Yes, Cult Leader.”
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The Blood Heaven Blade Demon respectfully cupped his fists, preparing to receive the order. Soon, the Cult Leader’s command was given.
“Suppress the Young Cult Leader’s Internal Energy and make him kneel before me.”
All the Demon Supremes were shocked. The cheerful and lively atmosphere from just moments ago instantly turned cold. It felt as if a river had frozen over.
The Blood Heaven Blade Demon answered without hesitation.
W̌e b̀ n̄.о̃ ve l̃ Ё ṅu.ṁ а̃
“I shall carry out your supreme command.”
The Blood Heaven Blade Demon slowly stepped toward Geom Mugeuk.
Yes, if such an order came down, he had expected it would be directed at himself rather than the Fist Demon King. The Cult Leader would know better than anyone that this would be far more effective.
The Blood Heaven Blade Demon stared at Geom Mugeuk.
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‘You brat, what are you going to do now? You didn’t think a moment like this might come someday, did you? Hurry and beg the Cult Leader for forgiveness.’
He must have read the emotions contained in his gaze, yet Geom Mugeuk did not move as he wished. Instead, he acted in the opposite way.
Wê b̃n о́ v́ е l̂ E̊ ń ùm̃ â
“Evil Smiling Demon.”
“Yes, Young Cult Leader.”
“Stop the Blood Heaven Blade Demon.”
“I shall carry out your command.”
The Evil Smiling Demon stepped forward from the opposite side and blocked the path between Geom Mugeuk and the Blood Heaven Blade Demon.
The Blood Heaven Blade Demon revealed a cold killing intent.
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“Step aside.”
“I cannot.”
“Do you even realize what you are doing right now?”
Blocking the Blood Heaven Blade Demon, who had received the Cult Leader’s order, could be called outright treason. A situation where even execution would leave no room for excuses.
The Blood Heaven Blade Demon could not understand it. There was no way Geom Mugeuk didn’t know that.
In a situation where he should have been stopping the Evil Smiling Demon from stepping forward, he was instead giving him orders?
Е ń_u m̄а
The Evil Smiling Demon respectfully lowered his head toward Geom Woojin.
“I apologize, Cult Leader.”
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The Blood Heaven Blade Demon sent a voice transmission to Geom Mugeuk.
—If you don’t want the masked one to die, make him step back at once.
But for some reason, Geom Mugeuk did not withdraw the Evil Smiling Demon.
At that moment, Geom Woojin issued another command.
Е̄_n̄ u m а̌
“One-Slash Sword Supreme, listen.”
“Yes, Cult Leader.”
“Assist the Blood Heaven Blade Demon and subdue the Evil Smiling Demon.”
“I shall carry out your supreme command.”
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The One-Slash Sword Supreme stepped forward. Her gaze turned toward Geom Mugeuk behind the Evil Smiling Demon.
‘Young Cult Leader, what in the world are you doing?’
W̊ёbǹо̃ v̇ё l Е nu̇m̀ а̇
She knew better than anyone how wise and intelligent Geom Mugeuk was, which made his current actions all the more incomprehensible.
Tension spread among the three Demon Supremes facing each other. A situation was unfolding where the unspoken rule—that Demon Supremes never fought one another—might be broken.
Geom Mugeuk looked at the Drunken Demon.
‘Mugeuk, clean this up quickly. At this rate, the Evil Smiling Demon might really die.’
No, the Evil Smiling Demon was not the real issue. This was behavior that could even lead to him being stripped of his position as Young Cult Leader.
But instead of resolving things, Geom Mugeuk escalated them.
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“Drunken Demon, please help me.”
The Drunken Demon had the words ‘You crazy bastard! Is this really the time to ask me for help?!’ rising to his throat, but—
He answered politely.
“Young Cult Leader, I cannot do that.”
Then Geom Mugeuk’s gaze moved without hesitation to the Demonic Buddha.
“Demonic Buddha, please help me.”
Ẽ n̈ û m а̊ . і d̀
The Demonic Buddha could tell that Geom Mugeuk had some kind of intention behind this. He was curious what it was. Truly, there was never a dull moment when staying with the Young Cult Leader.
“I’m sorry, but I must refuse.”
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When the Demonic Buddha firmly declined, Geom Mugeuk’s gaze turned next to the Poison King.
“Poison King, please help me.”
The Poison King silently watched the three fish he had caught swimming in the puddle.
He knew. That with just the Evil Smiling Demon, the Young Cult Leader could not stop the Cult Leader’s will.
Е n̊ ūm а̌ .і̂ d̂
If he were to help? He could become the most powerful support. Of course, he would be forever cast out of the Cult Leader’s favor.
The Poison King slowly shook his head, expressing his refusal. Even if this puddle made by the Cult Leader did not exist, he would have refused. Today, he would not bark like a dog alongside the Young Cult Leader.
Next was the Soul Reaper Demon Supreme.
“Soul Reaper Demon Supreme, please help me.”
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The Soul Reaper Demon Supreme was in a different situation from the other Demon Supremes.
From now on, there are six Demon Supremes!
Ẁ e_b.ṅ о vě l̆ Ѐň um̀ а
It had been Geom Mugeuk who had asked whether it was appropriate to make such jokes to his father.
This isn’t a joke, is it?
Even so, the Soul Reaper Demon Supreme was truly about to step forward to help. But before that, Geom Mugeuk’s voice transmission reached him.
—Seop-hon, remain as you are. Not today.
Believing that he must have some plan, the Soul Reaper Demon Supreme followed Geom Mugeuk’s will.
“I apologize, Young Cult Leader.”
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Thus, the Soul Reaper Demon Supreme also politely refused.
Now Geom Mugeuk looked at the last remaining Demon Supreme. Even though he was someone who would never turn away no matter what, Geom Mugeuk did not give up.
“Please help me, Master.”
As expected, the Fist Demon King only stared at Geom Mugeuk in silence. As if it was something utterly absurd from the start, he did not even bother expressing refusal.
Geom Mugeuk, having been rejected by everyone, looked at his father.
Geom Woojin asked in a low voice.
Ě ñ u m а̂
“You have just killed the Evil Smiling Demon for treason. Is this what you wanted?”
“No.”
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That was only natural.
There was no way this clever son would have expected any Demon Supreme other than the Evil Smiling Demon to step forward and help.
If he had been confident that even a few would assist him, he would not have created such a situation in the first place. At the very least, he was not the kind of son who would corner himself like that. Geom Woojin’s trust in his son was that strong.
“Then why did you tell the Evil Smiling Demon to stop him?”
Ẅ ěb̃ǹov̌ ё l Ӗ ǹu m̄á
All the Demon Supremes’ gazes turned toward Geom Mugeuk. Everyone was curious. Why had he made him step forward like that?
“Because it is something that would never happen in reality.”
They could not understand what he meant, so all wore puzzled expressions.
“That’s why I wanted to see it once. The sight of the Evil Smiling Demon stepping forward for me. And the sight of the other Demon Supremes who, no matter how close we become, would not defy Father’s command.”
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“Something that would never happen in reality?”
“Yes. This kind of thing will never happen. The Evil Smiling Demon will never become a traitor.”
Wе̃ bnо̄vе̄l Е̇n ú m a
Then the astonishing reason flowed from Geom Mugeuk’s lips.
“If Father starts a war, I will follow Father’s command.”
“!”
It was the same resolve he had when he made the five-year promise with his father. Today, Geom Mugeuk was expressing that resolve clearly.
“At that time, as promised, I will stand at the vanguard. I will not resent Father for abandoning my will. I have no intention of scheming to sabotage Father’s war. I will lead that war to victory without fail.”
Everyone could feel it. That Geom Mugeuk was speaking sincerely.
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“Of course, I will try to minimize the sacrifices caused by the war. It won’t be easy, but I will strive to save the lives of the Alliance Leaders and my friends.”
There was a reason Geom Mugeuk had created this situation today.
“That is why I am trying to stop it. Because the result, if I fail to stop it, has already been decided like this. Even today, I will try to stop it until the end of the tournament. And if I fail today, I will continue trying until the last day of the promised five years.”
Geom Mugeuk asked his father for forgiveness.
“I created this situation on purpose to properly show you my resolve. So please, I ask that you forgive the Evil Smiling Demon.”
Just by the fact that the Evil Smiling Demon had not stepped forward on his own, but had been called out by the son, it was clear this was an intentionally staged situation.
Е̃ ṅ u m̈ ӑ .i̇ d̀
And Geom Woojin already knew that the Evil Smiling Demon had devoted everything for his son. Rather, it would have been a problem if he had not stepped forward. Geom Woojin held no ill feelings about him defying his command.
Geom Woojin sent a voice transmission to the Evil Smiling Demon.
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—Thank you for keeping my request well.
The Evil Smiling Demon understood what he meant. Long ago, the Cult Leader had entrusted the Young Cult Leader to him. He had even told Geom Mugeuk about it.
The Cult Leader remembered that matter clearly, as if it had never been said lightly.
—I will uphold it until the day I die.
W eb̆ n̈о̌ v еl Е̌ n̄ umǎ
Geom Woojin nodded with satisfaction.
Geom Mugeuk walked over to the Evil Smiling Demon’s side.
“There will be no more times when you have to stand between me and Father like this. And thank you for today, Demon.”
Behind the mask, the Evil Smiling Demon’s eyes curved into a pleased smile.
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Watching that scene, the Soul Reaper Demon Supreme felt relieved, yet somewhat disappointed.
She understood why Geom Mugeuk had stopped her from stepping forward. Since it wasn’t a real situation, there was no need to fall out of favor with the Cult Leader. If two of them had defied the Cult Leader’s will, the atmosphere would have become entirely different from now.
Wӗ b nо̂v̌е̇ ľ Е̄ n̆ů_m̆а
But seeing Geom Mugeuk and the Evil Smiling Demon, she could not help but feel that she too wanted to stand in that place.
At last, Geom Mugeuk expressed his gratitude to his father.
“Thank you for generously overlooking your son’s foolish actions.”
Geom Woojin realized it. That his son had issued a declaration of war by revealing his true intentions.
As always, his son did not hide his sincerity and leave the space to be filled with imagination. That imagination was always cold, and this clever boy knew it well.
Just then—
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Thud.
The fishing rod set beside them toppled over.
“Ah! That’s my fishing rod!”
A fish had taken the bait on Geom Mugeuk’s rod. He rushed over and pulled the fish out.
“This is the first fish I’ve caught!”
Geom Mugeuk held the fish up high with an excited expression.
Е numа
“Did you see my skill? Catching fish without even holding the rod? Just standing still and having fish rush toward me—no, where are you going? Take a look at my fish! Doesn’t it look like the biggest one?”
Geom Woojin cast his fishing line back into the river.
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The Demon Supremes who had been facing off returned to their places, and the others also picked up their rods again.
Geom Mugeuk shouted loudly toward the Demon Supremes who had resumed fishing.
“Alright, the tournament continues. From now on, catch as many as you can! Especially those whose names I’ve written—work even harder!”
The heavy and serious atmosphere returned to its original brightness.
Е n u̇m̌ ӑ_.і̄ d̀
The Blood Heaven Blade Demon spoke to Geom Mugeuk.
“I clearly told you not to write my name.”
He had deliberately spoken loudly enough for the Cult Leader to hear. He had said before that he did not want it to seem like the Cult Leader had bent his will because of him.
Even though he hadn’t caught a single fish yet, he still seemed confident he would win.
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“What will you do if Father wrote it?”
The Blood Heaven Blade Demon glanced briefly at Geom Woojin.
W̆ e bn оv e l̆ Е̃n̄ ǔmа
“That won’t happen.”
“You never know. Father might have chosen you. You can’t afford to lose first place.”
The Blood Heaven Blade Demon stared at Geom Mugeuk.
“You picked me, didn’t you?”
“You never know.”
Geom Mugeuk smiled and moved off once more.
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“You’re not even fishing. Where are you wandering off to now?”
“I’ve already caught a fish. You haven’t caught a single one yet.”
“I’m the type who shines in the latter half. Besides, that fish of yours was pure luck.”
This time, Geom Mugeuk made his way over to the Drunken Demon.
Without a word, the Drunken Demon poured alcohol into the Ice Palace Chalice hanging at his waist.
Geom Mugeuk drank it. The already delicious liquor, when drunk from the Ice Palace Chalice, tasted absolutely incredible.
Wе́ b ǹó v е̃ l̂ Ēn u̇m̄ a
“The taste is amazing.”
“You really are insane.”
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Though he hadn’t shown it earlier, he had been extremely anxious. He had been worried that the relationship between father and son might completely fall apart.
“You told me not to flip the table and just sit, didn’t you? I followed your advice.”
“You fool, a drinking table needs good snacks. If you start straight with strong liquor like that, how can the mood be good?”
“I was too impatient, wasn’t I?”
Wе b̂ ǹ о̃ṽēl̇ É n um ȧ
“You call that a question! Go find something to go with it, even now.”
“Right, I should. I came out like this today to avoid creating a situation like earlier. I need to find it!”
Geom Mugeuk stood beside the Drunken Demon for a moment, watching the flowing river.
“Brother, is it arrogance to believe I can change Father’s heart?”
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The Drunken Demon did not answer immediately. If it had been someone else, he would have firmly said yes.
But knowing everything Geom Mugeuk had done and the effort he had put in, he could not say that.
Еn̊um а̀
Looking down at the bottle in his hand, the Drunken Demon spoke.
“Do you know this? Until now, alcohol has never once tried to change me. Alcohol is just alcohol. But me, after drinking it, I keep changing. I feel good, then gloomy, then angry, then lonely.”
He poured another drink into the Ice Palace Chalice and continued.
“If your mindset is that you will change the Cult Leader, then this will be the hardest thing in the world. But if instead you become good liquor and make the Cult Leader drunk? Then it becomes something worth trying.”
It was a statement that resonated deeply, but a natural concern followed.
“What if he regrets it after sobering up?”
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“Everyone regrets it the next day after drinking.”
The Drunken Demon took a long drink and added—
“But if it’s a drink called Geom Mugeuk, he’ll regret it pleasantly.”
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