Chapter 50

It was a familiar darkness. This was the space where the white woman usually was. Everything was dark, but he could still see clearly.

In front of him stood the golden-crowned, white woman. However, she wasn’t Conquest, and In-gong knew that instantly.

“Hello.”

The woman said. Then she closed her eyes, and In-gong wondered about what he should call her.

“Indigenous species… should I call you that?”

“Yes, if you want. It wouldn’t be bad to have a name that represents all of us.”

They borrowed both this space and this form. In-gong let out a breath. The white woman smiled slightly like she sensed some of his fatigue. The two people sat facing each other on sofas.

“Is this your will? A sense of self.”

In-gong asked with surprise. If they had an ego, then why hadn’t they given any information until now? The indigenous species frowned like she was embarrassed and replied to In-gong’s question in a soft voice,

“Normally, we just exist and have little will. It was difficult to talk to you without Conquest’s help, so I borrowed her image and voice. This is just a temporary change to talk to you. After what we did to you… this is the least we can do.”

The indigenous species had a wry smile on her face, but it didn’t last long. She fixed her expression and opened her mouth again.

“I will answer your questions. Ask me anything you like.”

Finally, it was time to get some answers to his questions. There were many questions running through his head, but the one that popped out first was unexpected.

“Is the red dragon completely dead?”

It was a little strange since he had definitely felt it. After he used Extreme Nothingness, he had sensed the disappearance of the red dragon. However, the red dragon had come back once already. So, In-gong couldn’t afford to be careless.

The indigenous species smiled at In-gong’s question. She probably hadn’t expected In-gong to ask such a question. Her eyes were still closed, but she seemed to gaze into the distance. Then she turned to face In-gong again and said,

“He was destroyed. One day a similar presence might appear, but for now, the threat has disappeared.”

The red dragon was the embodiment of destruction, so there was a possibility that a similar existence would appear again after a long time. However, not right now. It would clearly occur in a much longer time after In-gong was dead.

In-gong sighed with relief and stretched a little bit. He gazed at the indigenous species. Once again, an unexpected question popped out of his mouth.

“Were you the ones who called me?”

“That’s right. But it wasn’t just me. I want to explain a little to help you understand. Is that okay?”

It seemed like it would be a long story. In-gong pointed to his head.

“Can’t you shoot it directly into my head like the sword duke?”

“Your spirit would be destroyed. We don’t show it off, but we are vast.”

He understood. The person in front of him was made up of many souls.

“Then please explain.”

“I will.”

The indigenous species took a deep breath. Then as Conquest, she started to explain in a slightly stiff tone,

“10,000 years ago, all of the indigenous species became one. Just like the dark god Erebos, we became one of the pillars supporting this world. But unlike them, the indigenous species have willpower. Although it was weakened after we all became one, it still remained thousands of years later. The will to stop the destruction and protect this world, that is.”

The indigenous species’ hands on her lap slowly formed fists, then her face turned away again.

“The crisis was detected. Perhaps we sensed that the red dragon was alive outside the world. The former demon king, Mitra, also sensed this ominous feeling. He didn’t know for certain what it was, but he sensed it was the end.”

The demon king had been able to see the flow of fate, but that didn’t mean he had known exactly what the flow meant.

“We wanted someone to become one with Conquest and fight the red dragon. It was also aimed at helping Conquest escape from the fate of the end of the world. We came to the conclusion, along with Recorder Torres, that someone from outside this world was needed. A person who wasn’t touched in some way by the red dragon, the incarnation of destruction, or Conquest. Anybody who had been touched by the destruction wouldn’t be able to conquer Conquest perfectly.”

The elder dragons were divine beings. Even though the body was broken and the soul fragmented, Ainkel still sometimes expressed her will to In-gong. So, it wasn’t strange for a piece of Torres’ broken soul to unite with the indigenous species.

“Things started to lock together like the parts of a sophisticated machine. The son of the demon king who was born without a soul but had the potential to be reborn as a divine being, along with the soul from another world who could save Conquest from the fate of the end… Everything lined up.”

In-gong was convinced. It was because In-gong’s soul was added to Shutra’s body that he could become like this. However, he suddenly had a question. Why had they picked In-gong? Why did it have to be him?

“You are a man who is really suited to become the Conquest Knight.”

The indigenous species said, and her smile comforted In-gong. This hadn’t been just a coincidence but because he was suitable. Maybe he was the only one. It felt a bit strange, but it wasn’t bad.

“In the end, it wasn’t a game?”

After coming here, it didn’t make sense that it was just a game. He had already heard a few stories about this world, and it was a completely different world from the game. The indigenous species nodded.

“It isn’t clear what game you are talking about, but this is a different world from where you lived. I can only guess that there are peepers.”

“Peepers?”

“Recorder Torres shot out the records of our world in order to find you. One of them touched someone in your world, and he might have created a game that is similar to our world. And that story reached you. The moment you were summoned seemed to be a coincidence.”

That made sense. The difference he saw between the game and what he experienced in this world was probably due to such an error.

“Wait, then is time different between the worlds?”

Knight Saga had already come out 10 years before. However, In-gong had arrived at Knight Saga when the storyline of the game hadn’t even occurred yet. Then time must be different if it was based on Torres’ records. In order for there to be a story, there needed to be a time lag between the worlds.

“It does exist. However, it isn’t that simple. For a while, our time was slower than your world, but now, it will be the opposite.”

In-gong was once again convinced. He immediately asked another question,

“If it isn’t a game system or a game world… what is Protagonist Correction?”

“You are the chosen saviour of our world. You can be called the protagonist of our world. It was just occasionally pushing your back, but is it strange that the world is helping you?”

In-gong nodded involuntarily. The world had helped him, literally making the Protagonist Correction.

“And for what you called the game system… It was the easiest way for you to understand your growth. It is more correct to say that your subconscious created the system, rather than us. Moreover, you had the power of Conquest. You might have already guessed, but it was due to the power of Conquest that you learnt the skills so quickly.”

He nodded again. It was certainly a convincing story. However, he then thought of something suddenly.

“Are you the voice I hear every time I level up?”

“Normally, it is impossible to talk to you like this. It is Conquest who delivered the voice to you.”

At that moment, In-gong imagined the white woman repeated reading ‘Your level has risen’ from a script in the darkness. He didn’t know if it actually happened, but he couldn’t help laughing.

“Why is Zephyr like that?”

“I don’t know what you are asking.”

In-gong then explained specifically. He told her about Zephyr’s awful actions in Knight Saga. The indigenous species frowned like she was sorting her thoughts before speaking.

“It is a story based on the records of our world, but it isn’t exactly the same. And maybe… the Zephyr in that story might be a Zephyr who was influenced by the four riders. Death and War were aiming for Zephyr. But thanks to your intervention, Zephyr was able to avoid that first contact. Small changes piled up to cause big changes.”

In-gong thought about Gerard who had become the Famine Knight. Maybe Death and War really had caused Zephyr’s actions.

“Then there won’t be something like the Day of Massacre? Zephyr won’t cause a rebellion?”

“That is all up to Zephyr. A predetermined future doesn’t exist.”

The Zephyr right now was a rational and good prince of the Demon World, but there was no guarantee that he would submit quietly to In-gong. Although Zephyr wasn’t a brutal murderer like in Knight Saga, he was still a powerful man with great ambitions and strength.

However, In-gong wasn’t greatly troubled. It was only a short period of time, but the Zephyr he’d encountered wasn’t a match for him.

“Are all your questions answered now?”

“Well…”

In-gong nodded before suddenly standing up. He had almost forgotten to ask the most important thing.

“Can I return to my original world?”

Return… Just as the beings in this world were precious to him, the people in his previous world were as well, such as his parents and his friends.

The indigenous species shrugged slightly and said,

“It is hard at the moment. But it might be possible one day. The most difficult thing about moving through worlds is lining up the coordinates of your world and this world. Moving across worlds also requires a tremendous amount of magic power.”

In-gong had already secured the most important thing. His eyes shone while the indigenous species had a sorry expression on her face.

“I can give you the coordinates right now. I’m sorry but I will have to leave everything else to you. Once I go to sleep this time, I probably won’t be able to wake up again. I should do as much as I can for you while I’m awake.”

In-gong was disappointed for a moment at the thought that returning was impossible. He didn’t hide his expression, which caused the indigenous species to laugh awkwardly.

“Don’t make such an expression. Although my words are somewhat shameless, aren’t you glad that you came to this world?”

“Huh?”

“You met Felicia and Caitlin. Carack and Green Wind as well. You met them and changed their fates. Perhaps if you didn’t appear in this world, there would be more events before the red dragon returned. You might have blocked a terrible future for them.”

The Day of Massacre and subjugation of the lycanthropes were things that could’ve happened. In-gong remembered the last he’d seen of Felicia and Caitlin in Knight Saga. He shuddered at the thought.

“I hate to admit it, but I am glad.”

In fact, it wasn’t just the two of them. It included Zephyr and all the children of the demon king. Sylvia and Elaine as well. If a future such as Knight Saga really unfolded, then it would’ve been disastrous for the Demon World. The war with the Human World would have been really devastating and truly like the end of the world.

The indigenous species smiled.

“Right? You also met beauties like Felicia and Caitlin. Moreover, you are now a king. Isn’t it like winning the lottery?”

“Who knows how my life would’ve turned out?”

How many times had In-gong struggled? The indigenous species shrugged at In-gong’s sharp words.

“I’m sorry. It is almost time for me to disappear.”

The indigenous species apologized. It seemed like she couldn’t say anything more using the white woman’s appearance. In-gong folded his arms while the indigenous species restored her expression again. She then spoke with an affectionate tone,

“Coincidence and inevitability meet to create fate.”

In-gong’s meeting with this world… the branches of all his bonds started from there.

“Thank you. Thank you for saving our world.”

The indigenous species got up from her seat and approached In-gong. Then she kissed In-gong’s forehead gently. It was a blessing from this world.

“May your destiny always be full of blessings.”

The indigenous species smiled. Then white light filled darkness.

&

In-gong opened his eyes. It was still the battlefield. Felicia was dozing off on In-gong’s chest, while Caitlin was sipping from an elixir In-gong had given her before.

“Shutra?”

Caitlin asked as In-gong suddenly raised his head. In-gong glanced back at her before turning his head.

“Carack.”

“What is it?”

“I’m here because of you.”

“What does that mean?”

Carack looked confused, but In-gong didn’t answer. Instead, he turned to Felicia and Caitlin within his arms. He pulled the two of them close to him again.

“Shutra?”

Caitlin asked with surprise while Felicia muttered about the pain. However, In-gong didn’t release the strength in his arms.

“It’s a good thing.”

“What?”

“Just… all of it.”

He had changed the ending so that this would be the future and not that terrible one he’d seen. In-gong smiled and kissed Caitlin. Then he also kissed Felicia’s forehead several times.  It was a sudden affection but the black beasts were cleared out, so Carack couldn’t criticize him.

Carack clicked his tongue and said,

“Prince, do it moderately. 6th Princess can’t stand properly.”

It was certain that Felicia and Caitlin needed to rest. Moreover, there was one more thing that In-gong had to take care of.

“Master, are you going to praise me? I have been waiting for a long time.”

Green Wind appeared with a pout before In-gong. In-gong stretched out the arm holding Caitlin and stroked Green Wind’s head.

“Good?”

“Good.”

Green Wind hugged In-gong’s neck, and Carack started laughing again.

In-gong’s gaze moved to a place far away. He saw those heading in this direction. They were all welcome faces, yet it would still take them some time to arrive. In-gong waited for them and asked,

“The Demon King’s Palace, should I build it again?”

The new demon king needed to be crowned. Felicia nodded with a gloomy face as she was reminded of the demon king. In-gong held Felicia’s waist a little tighter and whispered,

“Then we will get married.”

Felicia hurriedly opened her fan, but it was useless. Caitlin hit In-gong’s chest on behalf of the blushing Felicia.

“Let’s go back first. After we rest, I’ll tell you everything.”

“Huh?”

Felicia blinked with confusion while Caitlin shook her head. Green Wind didn’t care about anything as she closed her eyes and clung to In-gong.

“Prince.”

Carack called out to In-gong. The one who In-gong had first seen when he opened his eyes in this world said to him,

“You did your best.”

“Yes, you too.”

What more was needed to be said? In-gong looked at the pillar of light where the indigenous species was located, then he looked back in the direction of the Demon King’s Palace.

A pleasant wind hit In-gong’s cheeks.

Epilogue #1

The battle for the Sanctuary was over, but that was it. The attacks in the north and east were still going strong.

Thanks to this, In-gong and the other children of the demon king didn’t have time to rest as they were forced to enter the battlefield.

In particular, the situation at the Aegis Gate in the north was serious after parts of the walls had collapsed. It managed to be protected thanks to Baikal and the captains, but the situation was still very precarious.

Since the new demon king wasn’t officially crowned yet, the royal children and queens gathered to take defensive measures. After a short debate, it was decided where the royal children and the captains would be dispatched.

Silvan and Felicia were sent to the west. Chris and Caitlin headed east, while Zephyr and Anastasia accompanied the two captains to the north. In-gong would visit the north, east, and west in a sequential order. As the next demon king, it was necessary for In-gong to look at all three battlefields.

It took more than two months to defeat all the barbarians in the northeast. The battle with the northern barbarians, who had partially destroyed the Aegis Gate, was particularly fierce, but the Aegis Gate was defended thanks to all four captains, Baikal, Zephyr, Anastasia, and In-gong.

Three months after the battle against the red dragon, In-gong was finally able to return to the center. Baikal remained in the north to restore the Aegis Gate, but he declared his support for In-gong just before In-gong left.

Even though In-gong’s position as the next demon king was almost certain, the support of Baikal, as the eldest son and leader of one of the three factions, was huge. The succession of the new demon king occurred smoothly. There was no civil war between princes, as suggested by Baikal’s support.

Anastasia also expressed her support. Zephyr didn’t make a declaration, but two of the three factions already supported In-gong, so his silence was sufficient. After In-gong returned to the area where the Demon King’s Palace was being rebuilt, he met up with Warrior Locke.

Locke had been on almost all the battlefields in the last three months. They watched each other’s back and now knew how to read each other.

Therefore, Locke immediately understood why In-gong had called him. The two men faced each other under the night sky with the bright moon and laughed awkwardly. In-gong was the one to open his mouth first.

“Now, I think this is occurring a little bit late.”

In-gong was holding the Warrior’s Sword in his hand. Rather than taking the sword right away, Locke folded his arms and asked with narrowed eyes,

“Are you returning it?”

“It is because the name is the same as the brave warrior.”

In-gong could keep it, but it felt uncomfortable. Locke was the brave warrior in Knight Saga. Moreover, In-gong was more of a fists martial artist, so he didn’t have much use for it.

Locke suddenly laughed at In-gong’s words.

“Isn’t it too late to say this?”

“The sword is too good, so I am giving it back.”

In-gong responded mischievously to the question. Locke and In-gong looked at each other and laughed.

“Okay, then I will hand the name to you.”

“Locke?”

Locke sighed at In-gong’s surprised response. He closed his eyes for a moment before saying,

“As you said, this is the Warrior’s Sword. It matches the one who defeated the red dragon and defended the peace.”

A warrior wasn’t simply a job, nor was it a name which could be self-styled. Heroes and warriors were people who broke the crisis. They defended peace. Locke thought that the name befitted In-gong more than him.

“Instead of taking it, please come to the Human World and help me if anything happens. Just like my business trip this time.”

“Well, there are still problems in that area.”

In-gong smiled as he recalled the Human World in Knight Saga and nodded. After talking to the indigenous species, he knew that this world wasn’t quite like Knight Saga. However, a lot of the basic information coincided. Unlike the Demon World where In-gong had changed many things, it was likely that the Human World was more similar to Knight Saga.

‘Rebellions, civil war, mad apostles who want to call down the god of destruction… there are many things.’

The number of events was actually more than in the Demon World. Locke frowned as he looked at In-gong.

“What do you mean by problems?”

“Nothing. I guess I’ll be busy in the future.”

In-gong placed the Warrior’s Sword into his inventory and held out a hand for Locke to shake. This time, Locke grabbed In-gong’s hand without any resistance.

“Thanks again. I enjoyed our time together.”

“Yes, I did as well.”

They exchanged warm glances and shook hands a few times, seeming to convey their hearts through the tight grip. If Locke returned to the Human World straight away, this would’ve been perfect. However, Locke didn’t show any signs of going back. In-gong asked somewhat awkwardly,

“But aren’t you returning to the Human World?”

“I will go with you for now. In the near future, you will be crowned. I have to see my friend become the king. This is a great moment, so how can I miss it? I don’t have to return to the Human World immediately.”

In-gong had to hear it again. It was a situation where the fighting had just ended. Locke wasn’t a mercenary, but In-gong still felt uncomfortable.

Locke knocked his shoulders against In-gong’s.

“Then let’s go back. Carack will ask why two men are meeting in the middle of the night.”

“Um, yes.”

In-gong nodded and headed back to his accommodations with Locke. It was awkward, but it seemed more awkward to say anything, so In-gong and Locke walked in silence.

&

All the queens were the leaders of their species except for 1st Queen Aishar Ragnaros. Due to this, they were more likely to stay at their own palaces instead of the Demon King’s Palace.

However, this past month was different. The queens didn’t stay in the Demon King’s Palace but a small castle they built near it. The rebuilding of the new palace was an issue, but there also wasn’t much time left until the coronation.

The day after his conversation with Locke, In-gong was sitting down with a very uncomfortable expression. A white table was set up in the indoor garden, with In-gong being the only male present.

The remaining people were all females. They were also composed of queens and princesses.

“Well, it makes sense to arrange the marriages now. It is a good thing.”

Anastasia said as she put down her cup. After declaring her support for In-gong as the next demon king, her attitude and tone had become lighter than before. It felt like a heavy load had been put down.

In-gong remained silent, and it was the same for Felicia and Caitlin, who were sitting next to 3rd Queen Sylvia Doomblade and 4th Queen Elaine Moonlight respectively. Both of Felicia and Caitlin had red cheeks.

Anastasia glanced at both of them before looking back at In-gong. Then she threw a bomb in her usual elegant manner.

“But who will be the 1st Queen among the two of them?”

It was almost certain that Felicia and Caitlin would become In-gong’s queens. Then the question was who would become the 1st Queen?

‘Master, this is a strange atmosphere.’

Green Wind murmured as she appeared in her semi-solid state. The white woman also whispered in In-gong’s ears,

‘It would be better to stay quiet at this time, my master.’

It was really proper advice, so In-gong did as she said. As In-gong remained silent, Felicia and Caitlin looked at each other with subtle expressions. Felicia was the first one to open her mouth.

“Uh…aren’t I older?”

Felicia sent a glance asking, ‘Is it okay?’ to Caitlin. Caitlin puffed up slightly before muttering in a small voice.

“Unni is cheap.”

Caitlin didn’t intend to step back. No matter what anyone said, this was about being in the 1st position. Naturally, it would be preferred over 2nd position.

The queens just smiled with relaxed faces at Felicia and Caitlin’s cute quarrel. 2nd Queen Titania sighed and said,

“Age doesn’t make much sense when it comes to the position of the queens. It isn’t listed by age.”

In fact, 1st Queen Aishar was younger than 2nd Queen Titania.

Felicia and Caitlin alternated between being apologetic and happy at Titania’s words. However, that only lasted for a second. Just like Anastasia, Titania threw a bomb with a smiling face.

“But if it is age… Anastasia, what do you think? Don’t you want to be the 1st Queen?”

The dark elves and lycanthropes, who had the 3rd Queen and 4th Queen, were once again in the process of setting up queens. As queen of the succubi, Titania could just sit back and clap. She said it like a joke, but Anastasia wasn’t confused. It was obvious that they had already discussed it to some extent. The other queens had also expected it somewhat.

“Then should I be a candidate for Shutra’s queen? Shutra, what do you think?”

Anastasia smiled elegantly at In-gong. Felicia and Caitlin looked at In-gong simultaneously, while Green Wind also looked down at In-gong.

“Uh, yes…?”

Anastasia as a queen? It was something he had never thought about, so In-gong needed time to think. Whether it was for political reasons or something else, it wasn’t just a joke.

“Actually, there is a better suggestion.”

Titania said suddenly as tensions escalated. She shrugged lightly as everyone’s eyes turned to her again.

“If you are planning politically motivated marriages, wouldn’t it be better to marry the rulers of each species? What do you think, Shutra?”

“Uh, euh, huh?”

In-gong blinked with confusion as he didn’t understand what she was talking about for a moment, hence his confused reply. What did she mean?

Elaine giggled as Anastasia and the other princesses stared in shock.

“That is a good idea, although it is unprecedented in history. Isn’t this the right answer when approaching it from a political point of view? Sylvia, what do you think?”

“Stop joking around.”

Sylvia said rationally with narrowed eyes. Felicia and Caitlin sighed at her words, while Elaine pouted with vexation.

“Oh, it was so much fun.”

Then she winked at In-gong. In-gong tried to ignore Elaine’s gaze, but Titania added more mean words.

“Shutra, don’t miss me too much.”

In-gong didn’t know what to do and chose the silent path. However, silence wasn’t the correct answer as Felicia’s eyes narrowed and Caitlin puffed up angrily.

‘My master, it isn’t good to be too quiet.’

‘Master, I agree with the thieving cat.’

In-gong was smarting from everyone’s looks. He hadn’t done anything wrong, so why were things like this?

‘Carack, I miss you right now.’

In-gong lifted his cup as he remembered Carack’s smiling face. He wanted to use Call to summon Carack, but he couldn’t.

‘Count’ Carack, the close aide of the next demon king, had returned to his hometown with his wives. It was the first vacation Carack had taken since meeting In-gong, so he couldn’t interfere.

“Shutra, who will be your 1st Queen?”

Anastasia asked elegantly and In-gong laughed awkwardly as all eyes looked at him.

Epilogue #2

“The coronation is soon.”

“The wedding will be soon.”

Silvan and Chris stood side by side in the temporary Demon King’s Palace. Normally, they would be awkward standing together, but today was a bit different. The two people stood with comfortable expressions.

“How surprising.”

“What?” Silvan asked.

Then Chris shrugged and spoke with playful eyes, “I thought you would be crying due to Felicia ignoring you.”

Silvan was truly an idiot when it came to his sister. Rather than getting angry, Silvan just laughed and responded in a similar manner.

“Don’t you feel the same way?”

Chris also treasured his sister. No, Chris treated her more like his daughter than his little sister. He was truly overprotective. It was surprising that he had ever let her onto the battlefield. It was an effective counterattack, but Chris just scoffed.

“You might have forgotten, but I was the one to propose the marriage to Shutra.”

“Yes, you were the villain. Bad person.”

Silvan and Chris laughed like idiots. It had been a long time since they could stand side by side and exchange jokes. Then Chris took a deep breath. He looked at Silvan’s golden eyes which weren’t covered with an eyepatch and asked unconsciously,

“Oh, can you control it now?”

“Somewhat,” Silvan replied with a grin.

Chris nodded at the reply. “Then it is okay.”

It had already been 10 years since the incident. Moreover, it hadn’t been intentional. Chris hadn’t wanted to admit it, but it hadn’t been Silvan’s fault.

As a child, Silvan’s fairy had gone wild and almost killed Caitlin and Chris. It had been such a great shock that Silvan and Caitlin didn’t remember what had happened, but Chris did. It had been an accident. Fortunately, there had been no casualties, nor had it caused tension between 3rd Queen Sylvia and 4th Queen Elaine. However, Chris never forgave Silvan after that, until now.

When had this change of heart occurred? Was it when Silvan showed he could control the fairy? Or when they became active in the same faction?

Chris recalled the dark elves’ Sky Forest. The image of Silvan rushing to save people by using the fairy came to mind.

“By the way…”

Silvan suddenly opened his mouth. Chris turned around and grinned. Silvan had the same expression he always showed Felicia.

“Doesn’t Felicia look fantastic as a bride?”

There was no doubt about it. Chris frowned but soon smiled. He spoke with a strong tone,

“Caitlin is cuter.”

Absolutely. The two fools looked at each other and laughed.

&

The reconstruction work was continuing at the Demon King’s Palace. It had only been a few months since they’d started construction, but the shape of the castle was already appearing thanks to the enormous number of people helping.

“It still seems like it will take a long time.”

“It is because the Demon King’s Palace is a large city. It will take a few years to restore its old appearance.” Vandal, who was a newly appointed captain of the royal guards, was wearing flashy armour. He wanted to take it off all the time, but his position as a captain didn’t allow him to do so.

Standing next to Vandal was the beautiful succubus, Nayatra. She wore neat clothing which signified she was part of the Demon King’s Intelligence Agency, but she would soon form a new organization.

Vandal looked around the construction site and sighed again.

“The coronation is in a month… It seems like it would be better to celebrate it elsewhere.”

The construction speed was fairly fast, but as Nayatra said, the Demon King’s Palace was a big city. There wasn’t much which could be done in a month. Perhaps the limit was the area around the Black Castle where the ceremony would be held.

Nayatra nodded in agreement, but her mouth turned slightly downwards.

“It is because the palace is a symbol. Apart from the Sanctuary, this is the only place where we can have the ceremony.”

“It can’t be helped.”

Eventually, Vandal was convinced again. The palaces of the queens were luxurious and beautiful enough to celebrate the ceremonies, but they were too many queens. Picking one of their palaces would offend the others. Politics was a complicated thing.

Vandal shook his head to get rid of the complicated thoughts and turned to Nayatra. “Is your work going well?”

He was asking about a specific thing, and Nayatra understood. She replied with slightly pouted lips,

“Well, there is progress. The queens are overcrowded, but it seems possible to be a concubine.”

Unfortunately, her rivals were too powerful. Moreover, the position of queen wasn’t something which could be achieved through love alone. She needed strong supporters, but Nayatra didn’t have anyone. Additionally, according to information collected by Nayatra, it was undisputed that Anastasia would be crowned as 1st Queen. It was tradition for other succubi to become the concubines. Originally, the concubines of the demon king were the species which lacked the resources to establish a queen.

Although it was a story without any romance, the queens and concubines were the definition of political maneuvering. Cases like the former demon king and the 3rd Queen, or In-gong, Caitlin and Felicia were rare cases.

Vandal gazed at Nayatra with a sorry expression and said,

“It is sad.”

“It is realistic.”

Simply meeting the prince was enough of a miracle. A charming smile appeared on Nayatra’s face.

“There is a high chance of winning. I already have a strong relationship with Prince—no, the demon king.”

Nayatra said with confidence.

In-gong’s story was frankly unbelievable. It was difficult to understand about the concept of a game.

However, she had to believe it, and she was very satisfied with the things he’d told her about herself. Those in the Demon King’s Palace who knew the ‘truth’ about In-gong could be counted on one hand.

“Well, as long as you don’t dislike it. I’ll cheer you on.”

“Captain, thank you for the support.”

Vandal burst out laughing at Nayatra’s cool answer. It was a louder laugh than usual, so Nayatra grinned.

“What is it?”

“I feel like you are really familiar.”

It was as if there was a chain of fate between them.

Nayatra laughed as she recalled In-gong’s story and said coyly,

“I do as well, but you know that I’m not going to fall in love with you, right?”

“Don’t worry. I am not Carack.”

He was an orc, but his wives weren’t orcs.

“That’s right.”

Nayatra once again agreed. It was pleasant to hear the sound of hammering as the sun set.

&

Time passed quickly. After a month of vacation, Carack returned with his wives. In-gong felt reassured after seeing Carack’s relaxed face.

Invitations were dispatched all over the Demon World for the coronation. Baikal, who was responsible for the restoration of the Aegis Gate, as well as Victor returned after nearly half a year in the west.

Victor, who had been alone during the events which determined the destiny of the Demon World, became a strange presence in the new kingdom, but nobody was concerned.

There was a lively atmosphere due to the marriage ceremonies which would occur one month after the coronation. The wedding would be held three times in a row, so there would be a festive atmosphere for a few months.

During the night before the coronation…

In-gong stood next to Zephyr on a dark terrace.

Among the people who led the three factions of the Demon King’s Palace, Zephyr hadn’t declared support for In-gong, but it was enough that he showed up today. This alone expressed his intentions.

“Demon king… No, it is enough if Abamama had already decided it.”

Zephyr, who had been the most powerful prince until In-gong appeared, knew many things. He knew about the demon king handing over the Seed of Extreme Nothingness, Caitlin’s birth secret, and even the fact that In-gong wasn’t the real son of the demon king.

However, he hadn’t said anything until this day. Zephyr had kept quiet. It was due to the previous demon king.

Zephyr was a proud member of the Demon World’s royal family. He had no desire to challenge his father’s will. Moreover, he had one belief.

“The demon king should be the strongest person in the Demon World. The demon king is the one who protects the Demon World.”

It was why Zephyr had returned.

In-gong quietly smiled at Zephyr’s story. He tried to hold it back, but the corners of his mouth curled up. Zephyr frowned at the sight.

“Be vigilant. You need to maintain your position as the strongest.”

This was a warning that things might be different if Zephyr became stronger, but In-gong’s smile stayed. It wasn’t because In-gong was confident that, as a descended god, he could beat Zephyr.

‘It is great.’

In-gong was standing next to Zephyr. It was difficult to compare this Zephyr to the brutal killer who had caused the Day of Massacre in the game. As In-gong continued to smile, Zephyr narrowed his eyes with a worried expression. His choice had been made in this meeting.

In-gong laughed and relieved Zephyr’s worry.

The night passed by, and the morning of the coronation dawned brightly.

&

Everybody was gathered in the Demon King’s Palace. Lords, various officials, and influential figures from other areas were lined up on the left and right of the red carpet leading up to the elevated altar.

As In-gong sat in the waiting room, he looked at a welcome face. They were outdoors, not indoors, and many things were different, but he couldn’t help feeling nostalgic.

“These clothes are still tight.”

Carack, who wore a black suit, said as he touched his neck. Instead of answering, In-gong stood up.

“9th Prince’s entry.”

Isabella called from the podium. It was the last time he would officially be called the 9th Prince. This wasn’t a bad thing, but he couldn’t help feeling regret.

As In-gong stepped on the red carpet, Carack followed quietly behind him, and those on the left and right bowed their heads.

In-gong saw Ferocious Eyes and Vandal. He also saw Nayatra and the other children of the concubines.

The finely dressed Felicia, Caitlin, and Anastasia were waiting at the altar. Felicia was wearing a red dress with a high degree of exposure as always, while Caitlin wore a blue dress which gave off a cute feeling. It was due to Chris’ influence that her shoulders were covered up.

Anastasia, standing beside them, was dressed in white and looked like an elegant goddess.

Felicia’s smiling eyes could be seen above her fan. Caitlin laughed brightly, while Anastasia smiled and moved a little closer to In-gong. The sword duke was standing close to the altar with a crown in his hands.

It was a new crown which Amita had created just for today. Amita was a slave to the Heavenly Wine as always, so they had made it despite their tail thumping against the ground. It was a joyful day, so In-gong had provided Amita with enough Heavenly Wine to make them smile happily.

The effect continued on. Despite wearing a collar, Amita was shaking their tail with a happy face from where they stood by the sword duke’s feet. Behind Amita and the sword duke, Daphne was smiling.

“Go.”

Carack stopped in front of the altar and said in a small voice. In-gong looked at Carack before nodding. Then In-gong stepped onto the altar. Felicia, Caitlin, and Anastasia walked behind In-gong as he followed the sword duke toward the highest point of the altar.

The throne of the demon king…

In-gong had inherited it after Mitra. The previous demon king had always been silent but never heartless. Rather, he was a warm-hearted person.

The Protector of the Demon World… Mitra was the Watcher of the Demon World.

Felicia’s eyes were red. In-gong gently wiped at Felicia’s eyes before standing before his throne. He then looked out over the Demon King’s Palace.

“Master, how great.”

Green Wind said as she suddenly appeared. Due to being upgraded to an apostle for this occasion, she looked like a goddess. Although Green Wind wasn’t a queen or concubine, she was sensitive to the occasion. It was important for her to be with In-gong.

“My master.”

The white woman with a golden crown appeared in front of In-gong and took the crown from the sword duke.  She stared directly at In-gong and declared in a soft voice,

“Punishment, obedience, governance.”

It was the true power of Conquest. The white woman bowed to In-gong, then she placed the golden crown on his head.

This was the birth of the new demon king. The queens of the former demon king looked at In-gong with a mixture of regret and joy. Chris and Silvan applauded loudly, while Baikal smiled. Victor clapped with an awkward expression, but no one paid attention to him. Clearly, things were still awkward with him.

Zephyr gave a wry smile and clapped. Altesia laughed and pulled at his arms, while Locke stood next to Zephyr in silence.

“In-gong.”

Felicia said, grasping In-gong’s arms gently. In-gong smiled at her uncomfortable tone and said,

“Don’t overdo it.”

“Yes, Shutra.”

She had heard all about it from In-gong, but nothing had changed. In-gong was still the In-gong whom she’d encountered at the Red Lightning tribe. He was the person whom Felicia had loved from beginning to end.

Caitlin saw what Felicia was doing and pulled at In-gong’s other arm. In-gong laughed and asked Caitlin,

“Noona, can I request it just this once?”

It seemed appropriate to hear it at this moment. Felicia laughed as she understood what he was asking for. Green Wind looked at them with discontent, while Anastasia shook her head.

Caitlin’s cheeks became slightly red at In-gong’s request. It was embarrassing to be asked to do it.

“Shutra is amazing.”

Caitlin muttered in a low voice, but she was smiling brightly.

In-gong kissed Caitlin’s forehead. Then after kissing Felicia as well, In-gong looked up at the sky.

It was a happy ending which completely broke the ending of Knight Saga. He had crushed that ending with his own hands.

In-gong grinned.

Breakers is officially complete!!!

Side Story #1 – Anastasia’s Day

It was afternoon, two days after the coronation of the new demon king. The three queens of the new demon king, who were the princesses of the former demon king, had gathered in one place.

They were in a well-decorated room. The ceiling was high and had a little bit of a dreary look, but the thick carpet and various decorations gave it a cozy feeling. As the princesses sat opposite each other on a round table filled with sweets and tea, two of them were arguing.

4th Princess Anastasia Nekrion, who was to be the 1st Queen, watched her sisters with a somewhat relaxed face.

“Since Anastasia unni is to be 1st Queen, shouldn’t the next oldest be the 2nd?”

Felicia said with a smile. However, Caitlin immediately puffed up in response.

“Unni is petty.”

It was because being 2nd was better than being 3rd, just like being 1st was better than being 2nd. The dark elves and the lycanthropes had forces of almost equal size, and they also had a similar degree of influence in the Demon King’s Palace. Therefore, it wasn’t easy to set the order of the king’s favour.

‘The other person is Shutra.’

‘Shutra’ was the magic word here as well.

Anastasia reached for her teacup elegantly and sighed.

“Just do rock paper scissors. Or draw lots.”

Both Felicia and Caitlin puffed up at Anastasia’s suggestion. In fact, they had good reasons for it. Anastasia had suddenly taken the spot of 1st Queen. The reason why Anastasia was the 1st Queen was simple.

One, the power of the nightmares was stronger than the dark elves and lycanthropes. Two, 3rd Queen Sylvia and 4th Queen Elaine had accepted 2nd Queen Titania’s offer. In other words, the queens had discussed among themselves and made Anastasia 1st Queen.

Felicia and Caitlin wanted to protest, but it couldn’t be helped. This was what a royal marriage was; a royal marriage couldn’t be established with affection alone. Anastasia ignored her younger sisters’ disgruntled eyes and asked again,

“Do Silvan and Chris have any opinions on this?”

“They wanted to duel with each other to decide.”

Felicia answered with a sigh, causing Caitlin to sigh as well. Anastasia laughed.

“Those children.”

Chris, who was normally cold, was losing his rationality for Caitlin’s sake. There was no need to mention Silvan. Anastasia thought about how Silvan and Chris earnestly wanted to duel and couldn’t help smiling again.

“Princess Caitlin, it is ready.”

A maid, Aphrasa, emerged from behind a curtain and said politely. The reason why the new queens had gathered here wasn’t to decide the 2nd Queen and 3rd Queen but to prepare Caitlin’s new wardrobe. It was significant since the dimensions would also be used for her wedding dress.

“Go.”

“Yes.”

Felicia said with a wide smile, causing Caitlin to nod. Caitlin was very glad to be picking new clothes without Chris’ intervention.

‘They fought so hard until now.’

Anastasia covered her mouth with the teacup. In fact, this wasn’t an issue in the first place because the relationship between the two people was too good. It was highly likely that the order of the 2nd Queen and 3rd Queen would be resolved soon enough.

As Caitlin moved beyond the curtain, Felicia sighed once again. She took a sip of the tea, straightened her posture, and gazed at Anastasia. Caitlin wouldn’t be back for a while. It was time for political talk, not a chat between sisters.

“Do you know?”

Anastasia said as she lowered her cup. Felicia raised her eyebrows and replied carefully,

“Draconian… the 4th Queen?”

Currently, it was set that Anastasia, Felicia, and Caitlin would be queens. However, it was easy to guess that there would soon be a 4th Queen. Among the species which already had queens, the draconians were the only ones without a queen.

“The most likely candidate for the 4th Queen is Leticia. Do you know who that is?”

“Baikal orabeoni’s cousin?”

“Yes, the only child of the draconian king’s eldest son.”

At present, the draconians were led by King Zanskal, Baikal’s and Zephyr’s grandfather. If it was the daughter of his eldest son, it wasn’t an exaggeration to call her the best draconian candidate. However, Felicia frowned and complained,

“But she is too old.”

According to what Felicia remembered, Leticia was 33 years old. In-gong was only 15, so that was more than double his age. However, Anastasia just laughed.

“The draconians are long-lived. It isn’t like us mixed-bloods, but their growth is slow… Just looking at appearance, she isn’t much different from Caitlin.”

Felicia’s eyes widened at Anastasia’s words.

“Have you seen her?”

“Yes.”

Anastasia was the leader of one of the three factions, so she couldn’t miss out on any information about the draconians.

‘If Baikal orabeoni or Zephyr orabeoni had become the demon king… Leticia would probably have become the 1st Queen.’

The draconian king had calculated that both the demon king and queen would be from his own blood. However, all those plans had been broken abruptly because of Shutra.

“So, is she pretty?”

Felicia asked with a hint of irritation in her voice. Anastasia smiled gently and said something else instead.

“The story is still below the surface, but it will soon be formalized. Since the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Queens were decided at almost the same time, they don’t want the 4th Queen to be too late.”

“Pretty?”

In the end, Anastasia couldn’t hold back her laughter.

“Don’t worry, you are the prettiest.”

Realizing she was acting like a child, Felicia quickly covered her face with her fan at Anastasia’s words. Anastasia changed the direction of the story instead of embarrassing her little sister more.

“Baikal orabeoni and Zephyr orabeoni also need to be given new titles.”

“Like Grand Dukes?”

“Yes, otherwise there will still be people who think they deserve to be the demon king.”

“But Baikal orabeoni and Zephyr orabeoni both stepped down.”

“They did. But that is just their opinion. The draconians, including the draconian king, don’t want to accept the situation.”

Felicia understood their feelings, but it couldn’t be helped.

“Shutra saved the Demon World. He killed Abamama’s enemies.”

As Felicia spoke in a voice filled with suppressed anger, Anastasia shrugged.

“That’s right. That is a fact. But… ironically, the problem is that the red dragon was defeated too quickly.

It didn’t make sense at first glance. However, Felicia understood right away and bit her lips.

“The red dragon would’ve surely destroyed the Demon World. Without Shutra, the Sanctuary would’ve been eliminated and the Demon World destroyed.”

Felicia tried to protest, but it was useless. Anastasia closed her eyes gently and responded,

“But very few people know about the Sanctuary. The whole fight against the red dragon was too small for everyone in the Demon World to see, especially the draconians fighting at the Aegis Gate.”

The red dragon had certainly been a mighty enemy. He had murdered the demon king and destroyed the Demon King’s Palace. If left alone, he would’ve surely destroyed the Sanctuary and turned the Demon World back into a barren land.

However, the destruction of the red dragon had been limited to the Demon King’s Palace. The damage had been minimized by defeating the red dragon early, but the problem was that only a small number of people had felt the threat of the red dragon.

This was the reason why the draconians were reacting this way. They didn’t know how strong the red dragon had been, nor did they understand how strong In-gong was to have defeated the red dragon. Most of all, they had no idea about how great the battle that day had been.

“Then… is Unni saying there should be more destruction of the Demon World?”

Felicia asked in a sharp tone. However, Anastasia went on to reply with an affectionate tone, like she was trying to soothe Felicia.

“I don’t want it. But it would’ve made dealing with the draconians easier. That is just the way it is.”

Anastasia finished talking and gazed at Felicia quietly. Felicia’s expression was bad, but she eventually nodded. It wasn’t Anastasia’s fault anyway. The draconians were the ones who were thinking like this.

Anastasia opened her mouth again and said briefly,

“Baikal orabeoni and Zephyr orabeoni will do their best to help. Even in the worst case scenario, a civil war won’t happen. But we need to throw a carrot to the draconians. Even if we refuse to give the title of Grand Duke, we can’t refuse a 4th Queen. Maybe they thought about it and that’s why they brought up the story about the titles.”

“Hah…”

Felicia understood. She understood, so she couldn’t refute it, which made her more frustrated. Anastasia gently brushed back Felicia’s hair and smiled slightly.

“Felicia, this is just the start. I don’t know about queens, but won’t there probably be more concubines in the future?”

The previous demon king had over 10 concubines. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that the fate of the demon king was to make an alliance with the leaders of each species. All the previous demon kings were like that.

Felicia’s face creased even more, but Anastasia continued.

“Well, it is still a long time away.’

The age of the demon king was only 15 years old, while according to his mental age, he was only in his early 20s.

“Unni.”

Just then, a youthful voice was heard from beyond the curtain. Caitlin, who had changed clothes, twirled in front of Felicia and Anastasia. Felicia and Anastasia examined Caitlin’s clothes with serious eyes. It was a blue dress with a radical design which revealed some cleavage, unlike Caitlin’s usual dressing.

Felicia narrowed her eyes and said,

“It is too much. What did you place on her?”

“Why? It’s cool and looks good. Cute.”

‘Can you say that when you are wearing those clothes? Just that piece of cloth?’

Anastasia swallowed the words in her throat. Caitlin’s dress was essentially similar to what Felicia was wearing. There was cleavage and the shirt was short, revealing her thighs. The back was also open.

However, Felicia shook her head with a stern expression.

“You can’t. It is dismissed.”

“You are just like Chris oppa.”

Caitlin muttered with a dissatisfied voice, and Felicia’s eyes sharpened.

“Caitlin, do you really want me to be like Chris? Do you want to cover up your shoulders?”

At Felicia’s threat, Caitlin shut her mouth and went back behind the curtain. Anastasia let out a small laugh.

“It is really good.”

“Caitlin is cute.”

Felicia answered as she hid her face behind the fan and leaned back in the chair. There was still something she had to talk about with Anastasia.

The draconians weren’t the only problem. It was important to figure out how to deal with the gandharva, who were the demon king’s family. It was natural for the new demon king to release them, but it wasn’t that easy. The current queens of the Demon King’s Palace knew what the gandharva were guilty of.

This was a sin that couldn’t be easily dismissed. Moreover, there could be a bigger mess if the demon king’s birth secret was revealed. Of course, letting them stay imprisoned was unreasonable. If the gandharva were left alone, then In-gong would be seen as a puppet of the late demon king.

“We’ll have to handle this properly. It is impossible to release them instantly.”

Felicia nodded in agreement at Anastasia’s words. Shortly after, Caitlin appeared in a new outfit. Felicia was satisfied because her shoulders were revealed while her chest was covered. Caitlin just pouted with a vexed expression.

Anastasia looked between the two people and lifted her cup back up with an elegant posture.

&

After Caitlin’s fitting was over, Anastasia returned to her home and called in a woman who had been waiting. It was the succubus Nayatra, who had the honour of being the 1st concubine.

There would be three queens and one concubine half a year after the coronation. It was truly happening at an unprecedented speed.

‘There are two others.’

Anastasia smiled as she thought about Green Wind and the white woman, but she hid her expression. Nayatra was nervous as she seemed to have misunderstood the smile.

“Sit down.”

Nayatra was older, but in the first place, age wasn’t important in the palace. Nayatra bowed politely and sat in front of Anastasia.

Thanks to Anastasia and Titania working in the background, Nayatra had been able to climb to the position of 1st concubine. It was obvious that the influence of the nightmares would become stronger if the 1st concubine was a nightmare.

The queens and concubines weren’t necessarily enemies. Anastasia and Nayatra both understood this, which was why they were facing each other in this position.

Anastasia had already drunk enough tea at the previous meeting, but tea couldn’t be left out from a meeting. She took a sip from her teacup, while Nayatra also lifted her cup.

The conversation between the two succubi began.

&

In no time, it was sunset. After Nayatra left, Anastasia changed clothes and headed to the residence of the demon king.

The first place to be rebuilt in the Demon King’s Palace was the demon king’s home. Although the construction time was only a month, it could be perfectly completed thanks to the amazing craftsmen called. It could almost be called a piece of art, not a castle.

The demon king—In-gong turned around on the balcony, where he had been waiting for Anastasia. Anastasia appeared elegantly and went to stand close to him. Count Carack, who was the closest to the demon king, bowed and closed the door of the balcony, leaving In-gong and Anastasia alone.

After looking back, In-gong sighed suddenly and turned to Anastasia.

“Noona, is it really okay?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Marrying me.”

There was no doubt about it. Anastasia held back her smile and widened her eyes.

“Then is it okay for Felicia and Caitlin?”

“The two of them like me.”

In-gong said with a blush. Anastasia once again smiled and deliberately tilted her head.

“Hrmm… is it like that?”

In-gong’ eyes narrowed. He looked both embarrassed and disgruntled, causing Anastasia to finally laugh.

“Both of them love you enough to die for you. Actually, I just want to restrain them.”

Anastasia shrugged and passed by In-gong to lean against the balcony. A cool breeze was blowing, and she could see the sunset. Anastasia slowly turned around and said,

“Anyway, this is an arranged marriage. But I still like this marriage quite a bit.”

She meant it sincerely. Anastasia smiled at him.

“Isn’t it possible for me to become the demon king’s 1st Queen? Moreover, the other person is you.”

In-gong blushed at her last words, causing Anastasia to laugh again.

“In fact, if you agree, then it won’t be an indifferent arranged marriage.

An arranged marriage was literally a marriage for politics. In the first place, she didn’t have anyone she loved deeply and she wasn’t dissatisfied with In-gong, who she felt quite favourable toward.

“So, you don’t have to worry. Oh, do you dislike it?”

“What about Noona?”

As In-gong replied, Anastasia slipped closer to him slowly. There was a mischievous and dangerous look in her eyes, unlike her usual self.

“Hmm, okay. There is nobody here. Then should I check if you really do taste delicious?”

“Huh?”

As In-gong was confused, Anastasia moved quickly. She moved into In-gong’s arms and kissed him. Although she was normally quite passive, she was an incredibly active kisser. In-gong didn’t sit still either, so the kiss lasted quite long. After almost 10 minutes, Anastasia moved back with a bemused expression and panted.

“D-Delicious.”

Her face was extremely red, and she seemed like she would explode at any moment. In fact, Anastasia hadn’t intended for such an active kiss. She had just intended for a small touch of their lips. As Anastasia suddenly felt a sense of kinship with Amita who was addicted to the Heavenly Wine, In-gong coughed with a red face. Thanks to that, Anastasia quickly regained her spirit, and both In-gong and Anastasia started laughing.

“Will it work well?”

Anastasia asked frankly, and In-gong immediately nodded.

“I will treat you like Felicia noona and Caitlin noona.”

In-gong said confidently. Therefore, Anastasia felt safe in confiding her secrets to In-gong. Anastasia smiled and shook her head.

“That is my condition. You tend to be too close to the two of them.”

“Like this?”

“Huh?”

Anastasia blinked, and this time In-gong stepped forward. Like the wind, he grabbed Anastasia’s waist and kissed her once again. Anastasia closed her wide eyes slowly.

&

The sun set and night fell. Anastasia, who lived alone, took out her diary instead of falling asleep immediately.

As she wrote in her diary with elegant handwriting, Anastasia turned and looked out the window. Gazing out at the night sky, she suddenly remembered the former demon king.

“Going forward, I wonder what will happen?”

The coronation of the new demon king… The opening of a new era had occurred decades earlier than Anastasia had expected.

“Well, it isn’t bad.”

No, it was very good.

Anastasia looked back at her diary and started writing down the last part of her day. After confirming that nobody saw that, she moved her pen again with slightly red ears.

Then one month later…

The wedding ceremony between the demon king and 1st Queen Anastasia was held.