Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!

As the civilizations of two planets continually shifted, the angels never truly left. They watched over everything from outer space, still wishing to rescue the goddess from captivity.

The Luka civilization had perished, but what transpired in the past remained deeply etched in the minds of the angels.

Before departing, the Twelve Angels used long-range communication to contact their wingless brethren, informing them that they would definitely rescue them from this world, asking them to wait patiently.

But alas, a millennium was far too long.

Many of the wingless angels, having experienced much sorrow and separation, felt betrayed by the Twelve Angels and ended their own lives prematurely.

Fortunately, the majority of the wingless angels still believed that the Twelve Angels would surely liberate the goddess and save them from this planet.

These winged angels gathered together and settled in desolate places, beginning to refer to themselves as ”elves.”

The angels did attempt to break through the atmosphere several times, but each time they did, they were gradually eroded by magic power and could not stay long.

Therefore, for thousands of years, they mostly observed the two worlds from a bystander’s perspective, quietly waiting for an opportunity.

Unexpectedly, the Luka civilization’s resolve to defeat the goddess was unwavering, betting everything on the future.

When the Devil King’s Power manifested, a giant pillar of magic power shot skyward, striking the magic atmosphere of the Demon World and causing ripples of blue.

At the moment the pillar appeared, a voice resounded in the hearts of every demon: ”If you seek supreme strength and endless knowledge, then earn my recognition. The one who obtains this power will become the mightiest Demon King in this world.”

After thousands of years of turmoil, the humans on the Refugee Planet regressed to a clan society.

When the voice echoed in their hearts, none doubted the truth of those words.

To vie for the ”Devil King’s Power,” the Demon World was plunged into decades of chaos, finally producing a first-generation Demon King who combined strength and trust.

The Twelve Angels faintly sensed the danger of the Devil King’s Power and, disregarding everything, pierced through the atmosphere to prevent the first-generation Demon King from inheriting it.

Countless angels perished in that battle, and the Twelve Angels paid the price of completely shattering five Holy Artifacts to cut away nearly half of the Devil King’s Power.

The Twelve Angels were severely weakened in that operation.

Pressed by the magical environment’s pressure, the Twelve Angels could only tamper slightly with the ”Devil King’s Power,” sending it to the world that sealed the goddess.

They had the ”Goddess’ Apostle” summoned to this world to inherit this portion of the power, becoming a hero to thwart the Demon King’s plans.

The hero successfully defeated the Demon King and established the Village of Heroes, placing the Power of the Brave there.

Whenever a new Demon King inherited the Devil King’s Power to invade this world, the Village of Heroes would use the Power of the Brave to mold a new hero to resist the Demon King’s invasion.

Thus, the Demon King and the hero battled endlessly for generations.

Observing this history, Yang Yu stroked his chin, contemplating.

Gao Yuanyi voiced what Yang Yu was pondering:

”Since the two powers originate from the same source, is there a way to merge them together?

As far as I know, in all the times the Demon King invaded, not once did they succeed.

The angels could easily recover or completely destroy the remaining half of the Devil King’s Power when the Demon King dies.

Is it because they dare not, or because they cannot?

For instance, if the two powers are fused, the hero’s side would know everything about the Luka civilization, and gaining complete power would also pose a massive threat...

”

The All-knowing Queen found it difficult to answer this question:

”What you say is indeed possible.

For the confidentiality of the plan, the researchers at that time gambled by destroying all relevant knowledge.

Even we have no records of the relevant part of this plan.

Perhaps they were convinced that this power could not be destroyed.

As long as someone could become a complete Demon King, everything would head toward the future they anticipated.

Therefore, I find it difficult to answer your question.”

Yang Yu lifted his head slowly, his expression suddenly turning serious:

”The Power of the Brave and the Devil King’s Power have always been separately preserved.

The angels cut off not only the Devil King’s Power but also the device storing it.

Even if the Demon King died in another world, through centuries of guidance, the Devil King’s Power would return to that device, supplying the next Demon King.

This aspect likely involved technology akin to the demon core.

It’s just that the technology of that time was more advanced, so even when split into two, the devices could each operate.

If... I mean if...

The split devices were once again united, could the two powers also merge into one, becoming the true Devil King’s Power?

The device for the Power of the Brave has always been stored in the Village of Heroes, established by the first hero.

...Could this be why he silenced the Village of Heroes?

His actions have already indicated his stance.

If I’m not mistaken, the next target for Lox is definitely...”

Yang Yu felt an ominous sense well up inside him. No wonder Hero Lox accepted the task so readily; perhaps he wanted to test the Demon King, to see if he possessed the power to defeat him.

Suddenly standing up, Yang Yu glanced over his companions:

”I know, it’s rare for us to come here, and you all have your own questions.

But we don’t have time to address each question one by one.

Let’s wait for the next time!

If we can get the treasure box, the Nine-Life Cat Demon will bring us the key, and then you can ask all your questions.

All-knowing Queen, prioritize answering my questions now, I don’t have many left.

After that, quickly send us back!”

No one voiced any objections, and Yang Yu quickly asked several important questions before leaving the realm of the Nine-Life Cat Demon and returning to the real world.

Meanwhile, in the Dark Abyss, a strangely shaped creature sat upon its throne.

This creature was largely humanoid in posture but had skin like a frog and claws like a cat. Many parts of its body were raised sharply, forming incredibly sharp spurs.

The parts resembling armor were actually part of its body, capable of attack and defense at its will.

This creature was the strongest king in the Dark Abyss, Demon Bar.

Amid a palace constructed from countless demons’ bodies, Demon Bar and the remaining Twelve Demons gathered together.

Bar said not a word, yet exuded a uniquely terrifying and majestic aura.

All the demons there awaited news from Agares.

Bar and the other demons had waited for ten thousand years and did not mind waiting a little longer.

Soon, they would be free.