Why I Quit Being the Demon King

Why I Quit Being the Demon King Chapter 127

29. Breaking prejudices and gaining friends

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Zeke was not the type of person to blame the world.

I never said that it was because of my father, mother or anyone else.

As if the fate of a warrior or a saint had come down from heaven, she adapted to all the ups and downs of life.

Zeke said the same thing himself.

I lived a life full of part-time work schedules because I wanted to help my younger siblings finish their studies .

Although I was only fourteen, there were fewer things I had not tried.

However, I never once thought that I was poor because of others.

But it is true that this thought suddenly occurred to me.

I work so hard that I go to work looking at the morning star and come home only after the evening star comes up, so why am I poor? Why is life difficult?

The owner of a manor with a large amount of land can make several times as much money even if he is sitting idle. They rule the world with power

.

Is that normal?

“Master Deus.”

“huh?”

“If the world is really wrong… shouldn’t we change it?”

” uh’?”

“Shouldn’t we change the world to a world where people who work harder and do harder work are more respected and richer?”

“Are you saying you want to change?”

Zeke closed his mouth.

Even if you think about it at first glance, it was a very scary

story.

“I can help you if you want to try something.”

no. What is something like me?

This one word never came out of my mouth.

It was well past lunch time when Deus and Yulgeum Zeke returned to the battlefield.

Meanwhile, Legion Helios was busy collecting the dead and dismantling Leviathan.

The damage was too great. The number of dead

exceeded 200, and there were more than 100 injured who needed immediate treatment.

Even though the wounded were sent away first and the number of 5 units was reduced to 2, there were quite a few vacancies.

Originally, they would have advanced into the village and checked the state of the grain warehouse, but they lacked the courage to do so, so they waited for Zeke and his group.

As soon as Teriyan saw the three men’s horses, he rushed forward barefoot to meet them.

“Lord Zeke! Lord Deus! Yulgeum ball!” Deus sat crookedly on his horse

and looked down at him.

Originally, Teryan was an ordinary merchant, as he was the heir to the Marquis family, and Deus could not dare to treat him like that.

“Why are you acting friendly all of a sudden? “We’ll go back now that the request is over, so keep working hard.”

“Now, please wait a moment.”

“Didn’t we decide to speak informally to each other?”

“I’m sorry. “Please forgive me if I was rude.”

It wasn’t something to be proud of.

It was said to be a D-level request, but

if you gave up on the request while losing half of your troops, you would only end up in disgrace.

“Well, that’s enough teasing. Then, shall we talk about work? “What do you want?”

“I hope you will join me in making the request.” Deus burst out laughing.

“You said you would escort us?”

“That was… arrogant.”

“It’s actually scary because you’re so obedient.”

“For a commander leading an army, what is important is victory, not authority. “This is what my father always said.”

“I like that. Okay,

let’s do it together. Instead, the proceeds from the request are divided in half.”

“I will.”

“And we will have half the rights to that monster Leviathan’s corpse.”

“It’s called Leviathan. “I will.”

“You know that even if I had originally asked for 7 to 3, I wouldn’t have anything to say, right?”

“If it weren’t for Lord Zeke, we would have been wiped out.”

“Good good. Since I clearly admit it, I won’t bother you anymore.

“All we have to do is escort you to where the grain warehouse is, right?”

“yes.”

It seemed like Teriyan had decided to lie down completely.

The three people, including Deus, immediately crossed the village and headed to the grain warehouse.

Fortunately, the monster did not appear.

According to the request, there were several monsters, but considering Leviathan’s power, there was a high possibility that the report itself was wrong.

Did they mistake it for multiple animals because they were so quick to come and go, or did they exaggerate it because they didn’t want to admit that they were defeated by just one animal?

If not all of them, Leviathan may have eaten the monsters here and built a nest in their place.

I don’t know the circumstances, but anyway, there were no more monsters.

The army led by Teriyan immediately began loading grain into large carts.

Meanwhile, Deus examined Leviathan’s body.

It was an amazing structure.

In particular, the scales were changing into numerous colors as if they were still alive.

He lifted up a piece of scale that sparkled in five colors.

I tried scratching it with my fingernail. There was a long scratch.

“I can only use it as a decoration.” Yulgeum, who was watching from the side, said something.

“Isn’t it too denigrating to say that it is an ornament just because it gets scratched by the devil’s fingernails?”

“I think it’s weaker than a dragon’s scales.”

“But, if you process it specially and use magic, you can make an invisibility cloak.”

“Then make it.”

“I want to refuse.”

“why?”

“Because it’s such a dangerous item. “Because it’s good for assassination.”

“is it?”

“Just sell them as decorations.”

“Whatever. “I have no intention of raising Zeke to be an assassin.”

Deus examined other parts of Leviathan.

It seemed like the spine-like skeleton, including the spine, could be sold for a reasonable price.

At that time, Yulgeum pointed to one side with a hand gesture.

” found.”

” what?”

“Bezoars!”

“Bezoars? “You mean the stone on top?”

“yes. “Leviathan digests food with bezoars.”

“They say they are God’s beasts, but they just act like animals.”

“It’s not like that. Leviathan are originally

beings born into the world to destroy the world. “It ate up all civilization and turned it into powder.”

“You say that’s what destroyed the Silver Age?”

“that’s right. The Silver Age is the Age of Magic. I created many powerful substances that cannot be created now with the power of magic. The first organ created to eat and destroy everything is the stomach. “These bezoars crush all the material into powder.”

“That means… doesn’t this mean it’s harder than magic gold?”

“that’s right. Moreover, it is very resistant to heat. When digesting food, the temperature inside Leviathan’s stomach rises to 3,000 degrees. In other words, it is the best material to make Zeke’s wok.”

“As expected, a bag of wisdom. Then go and make it right away.”

“The problem is who processes this.”

“Just let the dwarfs do it.”

“Is it really okay? Their country.” “You’ll find out when you go. “Then shall we take a sack?”

“Most bezoars are rocky. “We need to extract iron elements from inside

, so it would be a good idea to bring plenty.”

“Then why not?”

Meanwhile, Teriyan was now leading the loading operation with Zeke.

His attention was entirely focused on Zeke.

“How on earth did you obtain such power?”

“I just did what I was taught.”

“The warriors under my command cautiously

said that Lord Zeke’s power might be Aura.”

“The Zodiac Knights also said so, but I actually don’t know much about my power.”

“ah! Zodiac Night! “Do you have any contact with them?”

“I have a bit of a connection with the Paladins of Libra and Scorpio.”

Teriyan looked at Zeke again. Even though it was different from the rumors, it was very different.

“Why on earth do you remain a B-class hero?”

“They say it’s Class B because it was designated as Class B,

but if you ask me that, I don’t really know.”

“It’s politics!”

Teriyan slammed his fist into his palm.

” yes?”

“I fell victim to politics among high-ranking clergy. If you think about it that way, it makes sense. It may be rude to say this, but it seems that Lord Zeke does not have a significant political background. Lord Deus may be wealthy, but he does not appear to be a high-ranking noble.”

“I don’t know his real identity either

.”

“As expected, that is the problem. You need to find the right sponsor. “There are many things in the world that cannot be solved simply with money.”

“it’s okay. “I am still satisfied.”

“Are you saying you’re satisfied with Grade B?”

Zeke nodded. Teriyan stared blankly into his clear eyes.

Zeke said while looking at the distant sky.

“Everyone finds God when they go through something difficult. A warrior is a being who has received a small portion of God’s power

and makes it his business to help people in trouble. Whether it is a B-level request or an A-level request, the feeling of calling on God will be the same. “I don’t want to put too much emphasis on responding to that.” What is this idiot?

Teriyan remembered these words without realizing it.

However, the moment I felt that there was not even the slightest lie in his eyes, I felt ashamed of myself.

“There is no respect for the suffering hearts of those who have nowhere to lean on. “It really

feels like I’ve been hit.”

Warrior.

Zeke was a warrior.

The only people who criticize him are worldly merchants.

He was just a warrior.

“Lord Zeke.”

” yes.”

“Terian von Helios. From now on, the Helios Legion that I lead will become Lord Zeke’s subordinate unit.”

“yes?”

“Lord Zeke will not need our army now. This is because he is still young

and has not entered the central political arena in earnest. But that time will definitely come. At that time, we, the Helios family, will be on Lord Zeke’s side.”

“I’m not that great of a person.”

“This is my oath of allegiance. Please accept it.”

Teriyan took out one of the three rings on his hand and handed it to Zeke.

“It’s a family ring. Anyone who possesses this

can be recognized as a member of the Helios Marquis family.”

“How dare I…

“Please accept it. “Please understand my desire to be friends with Lord Zeke.”

Zeke’s heart weakened when he heard that he was a friend.

I couldn’t treat the driver who came seeking my friendship coldly.

I took the ring and put it on my hand. It was a ring with a magic spell, so it was wrapped around my finger as if it had been there from the beginning.

“After completing this request, Legion Helios will return to Poms Castle

. “We will gain strength there and be reborn as a stronger unit than before.”

Terrian said, looking at Zeke with a stern expression.

“Twenty years later, in the war against demons, our unit will become Lord Zeke’s wings and gallop across the battlefield.”

“ah!”

“If Lord Zeke takes the lead, Legion Helios will be able to pierce the enemy’s heart.”

The moment Zeke heard his words, he felt a shiver run through his body.

“When that day comes… I will mount a steel horse and stand in front of everyone holding the longest spear.”

“I think you definitely will.” 20 years was a long time.

Longer than the days Zeke has lived.

That’s why I didn’t think about it.

How could a young warrior from a second-tier family who works part-time jobs dare to think that he would play a part in the battle that took place in 100 years?

But now I have strength.

At that moment, this thought suddenly occurred to me. What kind of monster is the Demon King?