My Alter Ego's Path to Greatness

Chapter 389

〈 Succubus (1) 〉

The size of the Demon World, one of Outerica’s subdimensions, was not very large.

Even if we take the entire area into account, it would be at most about the size of the Ion continent.

Plus, things like the sea didn’t even exist in the first place.

There are countless monsters roaming around like wild animals everywhere, as well as plants that have evolved closer to monsters and actively hunt their prey.

In a way, it was natural that the combat power of the demons living in this barren world naturally increased.

‘It is understandable that they are eagerly targeting the ground.’

Although it hasn’t been long since I came to the Demon World, there is no other fact that I felt more keenly than that.

Hela looked down at the strangely shaped food served in front of her and let out a small sigh.

Never would I have thought that I would see in real life what I had only seen in exaggerated renderings in cartoons.

“I’m done with it, so put it away. “What do you throw away? You eat it.”

“I understand, Hela.”

First of all, there wasn’t much to enjoy here.

Gourmet food was just a pastime for a few high-ranking people, and the quality wasn’t very high.

Since they are a demon race that does not need to eat in the first place, cooking has developed only to effectively stimulate the sense of taste.

‘Of course, the limitations of food ingredients will be decisive.’

The workers gathered up the trays containing food and left.

Meanwhile, Hela clicked her tongue, glaring at the eyeball stuck in the unidentified food that was staring at her until the end.

‘Cultural life is lacking. At best, all you can do is hit and fight like a gladiator in the Colosseum or gamble with it.’

In this environment, even if you have a passion for art or literature, it will be difficult to reveal it openly.

It might be difficult to come into contact with something like that in the first place.

“Hmm, I think we need to fix this part a bit.”

A rich culture was one of the means to ease the rule of the masses.

Of course, in this demon world society where the value of force is the top priority, there are no people who would dare to ignore the demon king’s orders, but wouldn’t there be a difference in efficiency between reluctantly following and actively taking action?

‘Of course, all that is something to think about later.’

Hela slowly looked around.

Paintings, sculptures, armor of rare appearances, etc.

This space, decorated with all kinds of artwork that is difficult to find in the demon world, was not the castle of Dalun, the first city she visited.

“I’m sorry, Hela. Since there are limits to cooking with ingredients that grow naturally in the demon world...”

“It’s okay, Cromwell. “Because I know that well.”

Hela roughly waved her hand at the man who came next to her and bowed politely.

A humanoid demon with the lower body of a goat standing on two legs, horns, and square eyes.

The place where she was now was the territory ruled by the Viscount-level devil Cromwell.

Her influence, which began to expand rapidly with Dalun’s assistance, soon reached even the demons who loved this art.

“The work is going better than that, isn’t it?”

“of course. Cromwell is proud of having the widest feet in the Demon World. “Due to the chaotic situation, it may be difficult for high-ranking people above the count, but for those below, it is enough to make room for the goblin.”

...Is that metaphor a proverb from the demon world?

Indeed, the word ‘demons’ was a bloody expression that came out naturally, but it was not difficult to see that it was roughly an easy task.

‘Anyway, I’m lucky. ‘I can’t believe they harvested such talent so quickly.’

Cromwell, a viscount-level demon who is a master of spatial magic and has relationships with many people based on his outstanding sociability.

He was a neutral person who did not belong to any faction.

Thanks to this, he was a valuable human resource who could easily build bridges not only with those with the same neutral tendencies but also with those belonging to opposing factions.

‘Actually, I should see it as an inevitability rather than a coincidence.’

That wide network even included Dalun, a baron-level demon.

Not one to shy away from meeting others, he casually agreed to Dalun’s request for a meeting, and what happened next was just as you can see.

“It’s important to move secretly. “Because it’s not time to attract attention yet.”

“Do not worry. I am a person who has always enjoyed meeting and talking to various people. Now, no one will think that’s strange.”

The Hella faction, which had begun to sprout in the demon world, was steadily increasing its power at this very moment.

The demons who came under her command continued to maintain their existing factional activities on the outside, but internally ignored all affiliations and established a new command system.

‘There is no need to worry about internal betrayal. There is a limit to the information that the lower-level people can know.’

The leaders of each force, as well as the leaders under them, have already fallen into her hands.

It still took a lot of effort to get to the noble level, but the lower level demons didn’t take up as much time.

In the process, the spies planted by each faction surrendered and turned to this side, which was a significant achievement.

‘After all, the best way to get used to anything is to use it often, right?’

It was the same not only in the “Mysterious Eye of Domination” but also in other aspects.

No matter how much potential one was born with and achieved transcendence from the beginning, time to adapt was essential in order to fully demonstrate the capabilities of a completely new body.

Due to that imbalance, it is true that even a self-proclaimed demon king had some shortcomings before.

Strictly speaking, it could not be denied that the charm ability was a one-time tool.

That too is now a thing of the past.

[Oh, I’m sorry all of a sudden. I have something important to tell you...]

While the conversation continues like that—.

A thin smile appeared on her lips without her realizing it.

***

A space where various magic circles are installed so you can see the situation of each region at a glance.

In that wide space, handsome men and women, each with distinct personalities, were busily moving about.

Until now, they had somehow managed to hold on by maintaining a balance with other factions, but recently that collapsed and the situation was spiraling out of control, making them so busy that they couldn’t even wake up.

“...Did you successfully contact me?”

“Yes, Godmother. “We, as well as Cromwell, have paid attention several times, so there is no major problem with security.”

A woman in her early thirties with a tired expression looked at it for a while.

As she turned and walked out into the hallway, a handsome man with horns dressed like a secretary followed behind and responded to the words she spoke.

She nodded slowly and asked the other woman with the secretary another question.

“Siana, are you really saying that he possessed the essence of the Queen?”

“Yes, godmother. “I saw this with my own eyes.”

“Huh... I just felt like I was grasping at straws. “Are you sure it really remained on the continent?”

Until recently, Syanna was concentrating on her work at the Immortal Castle as a member of the Immortal Army.

She was now back in her hometown, the Dream Walker Realm of the Demon World.

To carry out a dispatched mission directly ordered by the Immortal King.

And to end a search mission that has lasted hundreds of years.

“You’ve done a great job, Siana. I never thought I would actually do it. “It’s a big problem.”

“...No, I didn’t do anything. “I was just an errand boy...”

“That’s enough. If you hadn’t taken the risk of sneaking under the Immortal King’s command and eventually gained his trust, this connection wouldn’t have even occurred. “If the person with the Queen’s essence had even come into contact with another faction...”

The succubus’ godmother shook her head with a dizzy expression.

At that undeserved praise, an embarrassed crack appeared on Sianna’s calm face.

They reported it with all kinds of excuses, but in reality, they were just being captured by the Immortal King and being used like slaves.

“But the one with the essence is so great?”

“...yes. It’s a shame, but I couldn’t even fathom it. To be honest, it would be no exaggeration to say that I was overwhelmed the moment I encountered it. What I saw was like...”

Sianna was speechless as she opened her mouth like that.

Like... what was he going to say next?

She swallowed the words she wanted to say without realizing it and pursed her lips.

The legendary name was not something that could be mentioned carelessly.

Moreover, it was a taboo that should never be brought up in front of the godmother who lived in the same era as him.

When she momentarily panicked and froze for a moment.

“Godmother! “I have received a message from Cromwell.”

An urgent voice came from the side as if to save Siana.

The incubus assistant who was following the godmother with her put a finger to her temple and frowned.

“What did you say? “You’re saying you’re going to come this way, right?”

“...Yes, it is.”

“Good. It was an urgent situation. “They must have given us the access code in advance. So when are you coming?”

“...Yes, that’s it...”

Just then, their steps stopped at a place where numerous transmission stations were installed.

In a real-time war, this place where most troops were transported was one of the most important strategic facilities.

Aren’t a group of reinforcements preparing to move quickly to the dangerous battlefield right now?

The secretary’s voice flowed into the ears of the godmother, who was checking the entire situation with sunken eyes.

“...now.”

“huh?”

And as soon as those words are over.

Jiying—

The transmission line in one corner began to emit a loud vibration and go crazy.

Because space movement itself is such a difficult mystery, it takes a considerable amount of time to activate it.

No matter how much the magic circle assists him, there will inevitably be delays in the efficient energy distribution process.

Ugh—!

However, the phenomenon occurring now easily ignores all of those processes.

What would have taken minutes was compressed into just seconds, necessary intermediate steps were skipped, and results were reached immediately.

It is no exaggeration to say that what makes it possible is knowledge that has reached the ultimate level.

And it was almost infinite—it was truly overwhelming magical power.

In an instant, the door to the completed space opens.

Finally, the moment when a figure appeared from beyond.

“...Lerayeh?”

The mouth of the succubus godmother, who had lived for over a thousand years, opened wide.