Volume 5 - CH 35

Act 5-35: The Birth of Dragon King(Side: Neim)

――The Centre of North Grand, Aldebaran Army Housing Facility, Azure Dragon laboratory

The giant blue dragon, one of the four great demon kings――Cetus―― was working together with Aldebaran, and their force quickly conquered the northern part of North Grand.

Aldebaran army had already built their base right in the centre of North Grand. They kept a lot of captured monsters on their base.

And then, hell started. The base was in fact a huge testing ground to create the strongest and most evil of creatures.

A while after Aldebaran continued doing so, the smell of rotten meat inside the base grew stong enough to make Neim, the close aide of Ashmedia, frown.

Aldebaran stepped forward until he arrived right in front of a giant pulsating meat located in the center of the room and,

「Everything army according to plan.」

Said so as he looked at the lump of meat before him, satisfied.

「Yes. The plan’s completion rate is 90%. The last step is to guide Cetus-dono at the 『King』.」

The man wearing a navy blue lab coat placed his fist in front of his chest as he reported respectfully.

「Uhm, the birth of the new king eh. I’m looking forward to it.」

Aldebaran nodded, satisfied.

「Aldebaran, I think I know what you’re trying to do but still――」

Neim made the last confirmation. This was their trump card to summon their great god as a countermeasure against the hero. There were few severe requirements to summon their great god. The most important requirement being the possession of 『King』 title. Aldebaran and co were just one step away from making 『King』.

In fact, none of the four demon kings-Including Ashmedia- could receive that title. Primarily, there was a difference in status among the race aside from the majority of humans who received gifts. The rank went up according to the degree of difficulty to become king starting from Pawn>Rook>Knight>Bishop>Vizier from the hardest to the easiest. Even though the demon race was a humanoid race, none of them received gifts. Among all the other races, they’re the most difficult race to reach the rank of Vizier. In fact, the four great demon kings were only Vizier. The only one who managed to become 『King』 was a legendary demon king hailed as 『True Demon King』.

Naturally, for Neim, her master, Ashmedia was the most ideal candidate to become 『King』 but, she was far too kind for that position. The moment she heard the method to become 『King』 and summon their great god, she flat out rejected the idea. And from seeing Aldebaran’s transformation this far, Neim came to the conclusion that this method was a one way ticket in becoming a heartless monster. That’s actually the biggest reason why her kind hearted master rejected Aldebaran’s plan.

Naturally, she understood just how foolish and cowardly her master’s choice was. But, either way, the demon race was doomed due to the hero’s rule to exterminate all demon race. Especially the current hero who might’ve the power to kill even the demon race’s god. While it might be true that the demon race finally gained a 『King』, Neim thought it was too early to celebrate. The had to summon their great god and transform the world into paradise for the demon race.

Failing to summon their god even after having a king was an unacceptable failure.

「Don’t worry. We are faithful servants of our great god.」

Aldebaran tilted his head, smiling as he revealed his huge canines. A chill running down into Neim’s spine seeing that un-demon race like expression.

『You’ve seen the proof right?』

A squirrel went out of Neim’s pocket, climbed on her shoulder and asked puzzlingly at Aldebaran.

「Of course, My Lord.」

The people around them raised a commotion upon seeing Aldebaran placing his right fist on his left chest and now respectfully at the squirrel. That was a natural reaction since they saw with their own eyes, the prideful Aldebaran was actually bowing at a squirrel.

Following that, a small tremor came toward their direction. The one who create that small tremor appeared after he broke the huge gate, it was a huge azure dragon.

『Oi, Aldebaran, how’s the preparation!?』

「We’re just about to call you. It’s ready. The next step is fusing that and you to make you into king of dragons.」

The huge azure dragon raised his head, squinting his eyes as he looked at the lump of meat in the centre of the room,

『Is that the shadow of their former shelf?』

And asked Aldebaran.

「Yes. They’re your former subordinates. Those poor guys will become food to make you into king.」

Seeing Aldebaran sweep the corner of his eye with exaggerated gesture,

『This is the proof of their loyalty to me, their king. Or should I say something akin to their master?』

「Well, that might be so.」

Aldebaran’s attitude flipped out, the tips of his lips drew an arc reaching his ears, he raised a laugh as he licked his lips with his unnaturally long tongue.

（THESE TRASH!）

She knew that she didn’t have the qualification to blame them but Neim definitely disagreed with Aldebaran and Cetus’ methods. She felt that it was too sinister.

『You guys are truly heretic, it’s almost refreshing.』

The squirrel spoke in admiration.

「It’s a honor to receive such praise.」

Thereupon, Cetus placed his right fist on his left chest, bowing lightly as he expressed his gratitude.

『Okay, let’s start immediately. Look forward for the return of our great god in this world.』

『As you wish.』

After bowing for the second time, Aldebaran signaled with his chin to the researchers who got away from the lump of meat immediately.

「Gluttony’s Offering♬」

Aldebaran snapped his finger as he hummed.

That the giant lump of meat swelled up quickly and heading straight toward Cetus,

『UWA!?』

It then wrapped around Cetus’ body.

The lump swallowed Cetus as the sound of flesh and bones being crushed resounded and compressed finally.

It slowly turned into the figure of human youth with a stern look on his face.

（Oh no!）

An overbearing presence that almost forced Neim to place her right fist on her left chest was emanated from reborn Cetus.

The youth examined his entire body in confusion but, he was clearly excited,

「So this is Our new flesh! Wonderful, it’s brimming with power!!」

And said so with delight.

「Sorry for disturbing your moment Cetus but, I have to ask you to lead my army and conquer the southern side of North Grand immediately.」

Hearing Aldebaran’s remark,

「Sure. I’m in a really good mood right now and can’t wait to test my newfound strength.」

He left the room without turning back.

「Kukuku! Now I’m one step closer to becoming the 『True Demon King』.」

Aldebaran’s face warped into a sinister smile after he confirmed that Cetus had left. There was not even compassion left toward the foolish giant dragon who danced on his palm.

『You guys are truly heretic, it’s almost refreshing.』

The squirrel who became the medium of the great god spoke with admiring voice. Neim could only bite her lips in frustration upon hearing such nauseated words,

（But, I’m willing to fall into the bottom of the hell for that Personage’s smile!）

Neim repeated such a vow in her mind.