A whole day passed after hearing that voice.
Jaekiel spent the entire night inspecting the city, unable to sleep even a wink.
The Dimension Gate, the training grounds, the sanctum, the warehouse…
The structures of the Demon Realm were similar to those of the continent
but also distinct, and every one of them provided valuable information.
What kind of excellent results would be born if this knowledge was brought
to the continent and applied? The ideas flowed endlessly.
And once again, he realized the Emperor's strength.
'He emitted such a strong presence, yet neither the guards nor the demons
seemed to notice. How well must one control their aura for that to happen?'
Jaekiel was quite adept at controlling his cold aura, but the Emperor's ability
to conceal and wield his presence was so extreme that it could be called
mastery.
Both the Demon Lord and the Emperor could freely emit and conceal their
powerful auras. Jaekiel wondered if he would ever reach that level when he
reached his peak.
"Husband…"
Ah, and…
In fact, the reason Jaekiel stayed up all night wasn't just because the city
fascinated him. There was another reason.
"Husband, my body aches so much… I want to accept your touch and your
possessions, and that's why I'm stumbling like this… Let's go to the
bedroom…"
It was obvious that once he returned to the bedroom, he would have to unite
with Akne. That was why he couldn't go back.
'After uniting with Ether, my body's constitution changed.'
By accepting Ether's heat, Jaekiel's body began to harbor a spirit within him,
and absorbing Sun Water became much easier.
But what would happen if he united with Akne recklessly?
He had no idea what might happen inside his body. It would be disastrous if
his newly improved constitution were to deteriorate.
Of course, Jaekiel would only unite with Akne if his heart was willing, but
even if he did, understanding Akne's body completely first was crucial.
"Husband… Ah, then, at least your hand, please. Inside me is so hot and
itchy… If you could just hold me for a little bit, just make me feel
comfortable once…"
It was at that moment that Akne kept on pestering him.
"…"
Time seemed to freeze as Akne stopped her actions.
Could it be that she was upset because he refused the union? Jaekiel thought
to himself.
"Husband, wait a moment."
Swoosh!
Spider webs spread in all directions, forming a shape like a fortress. Akne
stepped on the elastic webs one by one and jumped high into the air.
A short time later.
Akne landed with a somewhat serious expression.
"There's an intruder. And they're very strong."
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
At the same time, the sound of a giant drum began to echo. The alarm
system of Atra City had been activated.
Jaekiel also felt it strongly.
A specific energy swept through the entire city like a typhoon. This was all
the Emperor's power.
"The opponent's energy is unusual. I think the goal is to retrieve you,
husband. We need to move with the Demon Gods right now."
"Hmm."
Jaekiel nodded with a subtle expression.
'Finally, the time the Emperor promised has come.'
He even announced his arrival. Was the Emperor planning to destroy this
area completely as he made his entrance? The energy he was emitting was
intense and serious.
"…"
Akne brought a few fingers to her ear and frowned. Jaekiel couldn't hear it,
but it seemed like countless voices were passing through.
"This is strange. This energy, it's not just in our city, but in the cities of other
Demon Gods as well. We can't tell where it's coming from, so we'll have to
search everywhere."
And in the next moment…
A kiss.
Akne kissed Jaekiel. It was just a brief moment, but she even licked the
corners of his lips.
She stared at him and spoke.
"…Delaying our union makes me furious from head to toe. You'll wait
patiently for me, right? I'll be back soon, my husband."
"Are you planning to search the entire Demon Realm?"
"There's no other choice."
Akne gave a seductive and lewd smile.
"This energy, I've heard it's the Emperor's from the continent. If that's
true… It's an opportunity we can't miss, right?"
Akne's hand gently caressed Jaekiel's cheek.
It traveled down his chin, over his chest, and then firmly gripped Jaekiel's
hand, which was lower down.
"Not only did he cause us to part in the distant past, but he was also the
culprit in turning you into a terminally ill person. I'll turn his insides into
jelly."
If the Emperor and Akne clashed, I wonder which one would win. It was
clear that it would only end when one of them was dead.
Jaekiel hoped Akne wouldn't die. He still held onto his goal of reforming
her.
"If possible, avoid direct confrontation. I'll find another way. Don't forget
that."
"Hm?"
Akne blinked her eyes.
"Husband…!"
Her sunset-colored eyes grew three times larger, and she leaned her face in
close. With flushed cheeks and heavy breathing, she looked as if she might
drool.
"Husband, are you worried about my well-being? Ah… I see! I now have a
husband to serve, so I must cherish my life!"
"I told you. Don't forget what I just said."
"Of course. I'll remember it as many times as needed. I, Akne, will serve
only you for the rest of my life…"
Jaekiel thought while watching Akne prepare to leave. How long would it
take to reform her?
Starting with basic common sense, things to be careful about when speaking,
things to avoid… it seemed like he would have to teach her everything
again, from start to finish.
"Husband, then I'll be off. As your servant and plaything, I'll be away for a
while to bring peace to the Demon Realm."
At the same time, Akne disappeared.
Her strength was as irrational as her behavior. The Demon Realm was
overflowing with such exceptional instruments of war.
However…
Whoooosh!
At the same time, a fierce demonic energy emanated.
As if waiting for Akne to leave Jaekiel's side, someone approached him.
A purple flame situated where the head should be.
It was Han Shin.
"The Spider Goddess was hovering around all day, getting in the way."
He scoffed.
"Finally, we have the chance to face each other. Did you think I didn't know
you've been using tricks?"
Could he win in a one-on-one battle with the Demon God?
His strength was beyond imagination, so victory was not guaranteed.
But Jaekiel knew. Even if that were the case, he couldn't let it show.
So, he responded as calmly as possible.
"Han Shin, what do you want with me?"
"You can fool the eyes of lowly demons, but you can't fool mine. You
pretended to control the outer layer of demonic energy by freezing it… Are
you playing a game?"
At the same time, Han Shin took a step closer.
Whoooosh!
The fierce demonic energy flared up again.
"Simply put, I've figured out for sure that you, the pillar husband, are a spy."
"…"
"It seems that this whole disturbance is the work of someone trying to rescue
you. Since you came to the Demon Realm, everything has been getting
strange. You should die here."
The purple energy rising was extremely strong. It seemed he wasn't alone, as
high-ranking demons began to appear behind him one by one.
"I'll behead you and decorate my city's walls with your head."
Just as Han Shin was about to pounce on Jaekiel,
"Han Shin, I will visit your city."
Jaekiel softly spoke a word.
It had an effect.
Han Shin and all the high-ranking demons who were about to attack Jaekiel
immediately stopped their movements.
Han Shin asked with a voice full of doubt.
"You'll visit my city? What does that mean?"
"I mean it literally. Let's have a fair fight. I'll visit your city and personally
kill you afterward."
It was a remark made to buy time, but at the same time, it had another
intention.
'Han Shin's city must be destroyed.'
Han Shin was a vile Demon God who captured humans and various races,
forcing them into slavery. He reveled in evil acts like a game, so he had to be
punished.
The city must be destroyed, and Han Shin must die.
However, he only needed to buy a little more time. He wasn't yet ready for a
direct confrontation with him.
"…"
A brief silence.
Soon, the purple flames faded.
"Pillar Husband, visit my city soon. This works out. Your head is quite
useful. I'll tear you apart in front of everyone."
With that warning, Han Shin vanished.
"Phew."
He had bought at least three days. Now it was time to come up with a plan.
As Jaekiel sighed in relief and turned around.
"…"
He couldn't help but stop in his tracks.
There, in front of him, stood a figure.
Despite standing openly, the figure didn't blend with the space around it. It
felt like something from an entirely different world had suddenly fused into
this one.
The figure was clad in full plate armor, wearing a lion-shaped helmet. A long
cape fluttered behind.
Finally.
The Emperor of the continent, Verd, had arrived before Jaekiel.
The demons around him moved busily as if nothing were unusual. It seemed
that only Jaekiel was being singled out.
It was an immense level of power.
He had scattered his energy throughout the Demon Realm, creating chaos
and making an opening, and now he was here to personally see the captured
Jaekiel.
He had accomplished something that seemed like it could only be imagined.
But then…
Jaekiel suddenly felt a gaze.
Although the Emperor's physical form was transparent, Jaekiel sensed the
gaze instinctively. It was clear that the Emperor's attention was focused on
Jaekiel's attire.
The matching couple's attire with Akne.
Especially…
The spider emblem embroidered on the fabric.
Jaekiel immediately, instinctively, spoke.
"Wait, it's a misunderstanding."