He Could Destroy the World…But Quit Being the Demon King to Sell Gear in the Human Realm|Manhw recap

She was the supreme mother of all dragons, ruler of countless dragon kind. Yet, she disguised herself as a fragile little girl about to be violated by bandits. [snorts] All to lure [music] this innocent young demon king into saving her. But no matter how pitifully she cried, he remained unmoved because he knew that once she dragged him into that cave, she would ruin him. Originally, he was merely the 666th Demon king of this continent. [music] And everyone knew how that story always ended. Demon kings were destined to fall to heroes. So he made a firm decision.

He would no longer be a demon king. Instead, 20 years before the hero's birth, he would conquer humanity's strongest empire and crown himself king. With lofty ambitions, he stepped into the human world, only to be mistaken for a country bumpkin [music] by patrolling soldiers. as he wondered whether they Were talking about him. [music] Spears were already pointed straight at his chest. After a brief pause, he smiled and calmly introduced himself as Deis. At once, a burly knight stepped forward and shouted, "Arrogant brat. How dare you use the name of an ancient god? Do you have

any idea this is the capital of the kingdom of Vilt?" Deis tilted his head in confusion. Is the kingdom of Vilt really that impressive? Would it let me be king? The knight, stunned by Such blasphemy, drew his weapon and aimed it at Deis' head. A cold glint flashed through Deis' eyes. In the next [music] instant, the knight's head exploded. The remaining soldiers froze in shock. Then, one after another, their [music] heads burst apart as well. Before anyone could resist, they all collapsed at Deis's feet. He hung the soldiers corpses upside down. His voice thundered across

the capital. Humans, welcome your new king. A terrifying aura Blanketed the royal city, forcing the survivors to retreat [music] toward the palace gates. But the moment they caught sight of Deis, terror seized them all, he looked [music] like a demon returned straight from hell. Everywhere he passed, bodies piled high. In mere moments, only a single holy knight remained, barely holding on. Deis regarded him with interest. The knight chanted, "Oh creator god of this world, grant me the power to destroy darkness." A sacred [music] light descended upon him. Raising his holy sword, he unleashed his strongest

strike at Deis. A massive surge of energy [music] swept through the castle. Yet the next second, fear spread across the knight's face. With nothing more than a gentle squeeze, Deis stopped the attack cold. Don't talk about gods in front of me. In an instant, [music] he appeared behind the knight. At the same time, a still beating heart was Clenched tightly in his hand. The holy knight fell at his feet, consumed by terror. Then Deis walked into the final hall. The remaining knights shielded their king with their bodies. Seated on the throne, the king stared at

him darkly. "Who are you? You want to rule this kingdom? [music] Then let's talk." Before Deis could answer, a soldier foolishly interrupted. How dare you speak the king's name so casually. Deis simply snapped his fingers. The Insignificant rabble dropped dead on the spot. Why you? The knight wet himself on the spot. Deis leapt into the air, a pair of pitch black wings unfurling behind him. In the next instant, [music] he stood before the king. Now he said calmly, "Can we finally talk?" The king cried out in panic. Whatever you want, I'll give it to you.

Deis casually demanded that the kingdom be handed over to him. The king snapped, screaming hysterically. Anything but that. Deis Scratched his ear, utterly indifferent. If that's the case, I'll kill you. After I marry into your family, the kingdom will still end up mine. The king's face twisted in rage. I get it. You're after my daughter. Absolutely not. She's the royal flower of the wholesome continent. Deis showed no interest at all. He hadn't even known the man had a daughter. I don't want your daughter. I want the throne. The king grew even angrier. Why take something

that doesn't Belong to you? Deis replied coldly. And does it truly belong to you? The king tried to argue. The kingdom belongs to the royal family. Deis cut him off without mercy. Didn't you seize it from someone else? You've enjoyed this seat for decades now. I'm taking it. The king roared. If you do this, the imperial court will never forgive you. Deis laughed with contempt. The imperial court? Who cares? As he spoke, a terrifying surge of power erupted from Deis, sweeping through the entire palace. Everything around them was reduced to ruins. Staring at the king's

charred corpse, Deis felt no trace of pure [music] blood aura, and a hint of disappointment. He gazed blankly at the sky. So this is the power of humanity. [music] They weren't ready at all. On second thought, that was only natural. He had awakened 20 years early. The hero had yet to be born. [music] On this continent, the war between demon Kings and humanity had raged for 66,580 [music] years. Every time it ended in the demon king's defeat. Yet every hundred years a new demon king would rise. And without fail, a hero would appear and strike

the demon [music] king down. As the 666th demon king, Deis learned from his predecessors failures. He awakened 20 years early to put an end to it all to show the world exactly how it would be destroyed. Just then, a graceful figure Rushed into the hall. Tears filled her [music] eyes as she stared at him in grief. Who are you? What did you do to my father? Deis paused, then remembered. She was the king's daughter, [music] April. The king is dead, he said calmly. I'll marry you and inherit the throne. Hearing that her father had died,

April stared at him in disbelief. Before she could speak, Deis snapped his fingers lightly. Her expression went blank. [music] She dropped her knees. This Lowly body belongs to you. Please accept me, master. Deis stepped in front of her and gently lifted [music] her chin. From now on, you'll be my first human. Then his voice turned cold. Stop hiding. [music] Come out now before I rip your eyes out. Space trembled and a figure slowly emerged from Aleaf. [music] As expected of you, my lord, your loyal servant, Aries, greets his sovereign. Deis showed no surprise. Weren't you

serving my father? Why follow me here? Aries bowed respectfully. [music] Your body was personally bestowed by the former demon king. From this moment on, you are my only master. Deis waved him off. I'm not going back to the demon realm. To his surprise, Aries smiled and agreed without hesitation, telling him to do [music] as he pleased. That response only made Deis more suspicious. Aries gestured toward the [music] human princess. My lord, weren't you planning to plant your seed in this woman? Then His tone shifted. For 80 years, I raised you with my own hands. My

training was harsh. Nearly beat you to death. But before you entered the awakening egg, I was the only demon who truly loved you. Hard to believe the little one who could barely walk [music] back, then is now interested in women. Seeing Aries grow so sentimental made Deis want to swallow him whole. He repeated himself firmly. I'm done being a demon king. I want to live as a normal human. Aries didn't get Angry. Instead, he smiled warmly. Then do whatever you want. Those words only deepened Deas' suspicion. With a sigh, Aries asked, "Was there a special

reason you attacked this kingdom? Did they invade your lands or covet demon treasures?" Deis shrugged. "I didn't think that far. I just figured being a human king sounded nice." To his surprise, Aries was ecstatic. As expected of our demon king. [music] You came to the human world, seized the Greatest kingdom, killed its king, planned to marry the princess, [music] and even intended to live as an ordinary man. Even someone of my rank wouldn't dare imagine [music] such a plan. That foresight proves you're a born demon king. But don't worry, even if you abandon us, [music]

I'll take your son back to the demon realm and raise him as the next demon king. In 20 years, he'll replace you as the 667th demon king and descend upon the world. Hearing this, Deis was left speechless. He glanced at the human princess beside him, deeply relieved that he had narrowly escaped disaster. [music] Deis realized with lingering shock that he was only 80, barely in the prime of life, [music] and had almost become a father. Then his expression suddenly changed. A massive beam of light blasted from his mouth toward Aries. The terrifying force reduced mountain

ranges within a 100 miles to ash. He wasn't Trying to kill Aries, [music] just vin his anger. He had nearly fallen into a human trap. Next time, he wanted a warning earlier. Aries froze in place. That single strike proved [music] this demon king was nothing like the ones before. Maybe this time they could actually win. Still, Aries cautioned that becoming a king was far too conspicuous. Deis shrugged. Then he'd be a righteous guardian, a hero's companion. No one would ever suspect That the hero's partner was the demon [music] king himself. Let the foolish hero charge

ahead while he stayed behind, quietly reaping the rewards. The thought made Deis burst out laughing [music] at his own brilliance. Aries nearly collapsed, warning him to stay sane. [music] Without a demon king, there would be no hero to partner with. Deis ignored him, leapt forward, [music] and told Aries they were going to find the hero. All the while, everything Around them was being watched by a [music] mysterious presence. The 666th demon king seems defective. Lowly origins and questionable intelligence, the voice murmured. My chance has come. [music] That presence was the supreme mother of all dragons.

Soon after, Deis relaxed in a carriage, enjoying the scenery. Aries wondered why they didn't just fly [music] instead of crawling along by carriage. Deis snapped back that flying would only advertise them as Demons. Aries pointed at the ruined castle and retorted that everyone already knew. Deis pretended not to hear. Aries again asked why his lord wouldn't [music] become a hero himself. Deis explained that companions didn't need bloodlines. Find a fool to lead the charge and count money from behind. [music] Heroes in this world were ranked. At the top were S-rank heroes, dragon slayers. Next came

A- rank giant slayers, then B-rank water demon Slayers. Rankings were handled by the Holy Imperial Hero Administration. There were also F-rank heroes, the lowest of the low, unsupported by nobles and unloved by the people, as disposable as rotten vegetables. Yet bloodline mattered more than rank. 66,580 years ago, the first savior, hero, and saintis slew the first demon king. Their descendants spread across the world. The purer the bloodline within great families, [music] the stronger their Spiritual power. Every century, the purest-blooded hero would rise to face the demon king. None of this interested Deis. That endless war

was why he'd been trapped in an egg for 80 years. Now he just wanted to hide behind the hero and live as a wealthy man. A butterfly fluttered over his head. A gentle breeze tousled his hair. Warm sunlight washed over [music] him, filling him with ease. Everything in the human world seemed beautiful. He was supposed to stay in The egg 20 more years and die to a hero upon setting foot here, but he'd escaped. [music] And perhaps that was the wiser path. The demon king profession was overdue for extinction. Deis lounged in Aries's carriage, savoring

the view. Aries was still trying to persuade him to return to the demon realm. Deis was about to refuse outright. Then a cry for help rang out, drawing [music] both their gazes. A seemingly fragile woman was being chased By dozens of bandits. Spotting them, she pleaded desperately for help, claiming she was being hunted. Deis didn't move an inch. Aries asked why he wouldn't help a lady in distress. Deis countered that it was suspicious. How they appeared so suddenly on an open [music] plane. And could dozens of men really fail to catch one woman? He had

Aries skeptically. This isn't your setup, is it? A staged rescue, marriage, and two heirs for the demon realm. Aries shook His head vehemently. He never suggests something so idiotic. By [music] then, the woman had rushed to the carriage, sobbing for help. When Deis hesitated, she cried harder, claiming bandits had killed her family and meant [music] to violate her. Deis declined calmly. He only hunted dragons. Dealing with bandits wasn't worth his time. The moment Deis finished speaking, he heard the woman mutter under her breath, "What an idiot! Why is he so much trouble? Deis immediately perked

up and pointed [music] at her. Hey, did you just insult me? I heard that. Just as he was about to teach her a lesson, a sickle came flying through the air and slammed into his carriage. [music] It was the bandits. Their leader shouted, "Pretty boy, you get lost if you don't want to die." Deis felt a sharp hanging in his chest. His precious carriage had been damaged by these bastards. [music] The next second, purple flames erupted Over the bandit leader's body. [music] His men rushed in to help only to find a fire couldn't be extinguished

[music] and only burned hotter. Deis said calmly, "That's nether fire. It burns until you die. Anyone else want to try?" The bandits scattered in terror. The woman looked [music] speechless. They ran pretty fast. Then she moved closer again. The bandits have taken over our temple. The priestesses were enslaved and the sacred relic was stolen. Please Help us. Deis had no intention of believing such an obvious lie. But her next sentence made him freeze. The temple is dedicated [music] to the god of all dragons. If you drive the bandits away, we'll give you the sacred relic,

the golden dragon helm, led [music] by the woman Deis rode Aries up the mountain. Aries complained, "We could fly. Why aren't we flying?" [music] idiot. Deis snapped. Do you want people to recognize me as a demon king? Then Why don't you walk yourself? Ary shot back. That a matter of demon king [music] dignity? Deis replied seriously. A demon king doesn't walk. The woman kept running along the steep mountain path for half an hour without slowing steadily pulling away from them. That was highly suspicious. No ordinary woman could do that. Deis didn't care. Who she is

doesn't matter. If she's lying, I'll skin her and make clothes out of it. Along the way, he asked Aries, "Do Dragons worship gods?" Aries shook his head. "No, a dragon god is just a title. The strongest among dragons, same [music] as a demon king." Deis already had his answer and began calculating their odds. After Aries was completely exhausted, they finally reached the summit. There were no bandits, only a solitary temple. Deis pushed the door open and walked inside with Aries. [snorts] Where the bandits and the golden dragon helm, he called out, Headed over while I'm

still being polite. Aries sensed danger and warned him, but it was too late. The doors slammed shut. Crushing pressure descended as the woman appeared, no longer pretending to be weak. Deis grinned. "So, you're the bandit who took the temple? Where's my helm?" She sneered. "You still don't understand your situation?" kneel before the mother of all dragons, the one and only supreme god of [music] dragon kind. Aries turned Pale. If she truly was the dragon god, this was her absolute domain. Deis muttered, "Mother of all dragons, the sole god of dragons." Satisfied with their reactions, she

said, "If you're afraid, kneel and [music] beg. I might spare you on one condition." Before she finished, Dea started discussing it with Aries. Mother of all dragons, soul god. Pretty badass title. Maybe I should introduce myself like that, too. The shadow that watches all darkness, the Male leader of gloom, king of demons. What do you think? The woman trembled with rage. You two, how dare you ignore me? In an instant, she flashed to Deas's side. Flames sealed the area. This is the golden domain of dragons. Even a demon king has no chance here. Kneel before

me now. Deis, the 666th demon [music] king. Submission is your only choice. Deis replied flatly, [music] freezing her expression. If you're really a dragon, I can peel your skin And make clothes out of it. The dragon god exploded in fury. But Deis gently [music] pressed a finger against her lips. Apologize, he said coldly. You deceive me. I came to the human world to live quietly [music] as a hero's partner. You pretended to be a helpless girl and lured us here. Then you demanded we kneel. Just because you're a dragon god, you think you can do

whatever you want? Aries backed him up. Exactly. Arrogance born from power is Still arrogance. Deis calmly pointed out that the dragons were the ones who violated the peace treaty first. [music] So the apology should come from her. Hearing their reasoning, the dragon god hesitated. Why does this actually make sense? Could I really be wrong? But arrogance was second nature to her, and she had never bowed her head to anyone. [music] Seeing her hesitate, Deis pretended to leave with Aries. Flustered, the dragon god quickly called Out, "You're leaving [music] already? Won't you at least hear me

out?" Deis insisted, "Apologize first. If not, forget it. [music] Your apology won't make me any money anyway. He turned as if to walk away again. After a few steps, a weak voice came from behind. I'm sorry. Deis's expression flipped [music] instantly and he scampered back to her with a grin. He gently patted her proud dragon head. Not super satisfying, but since he apologized, I'll generously [music] accept it. The dragon god felt something was off, but couldn't put her finger on it. In the end, she could only let him take control of the situation. [music] All

right, Dea said, "What do you actually want from me?" Her expression turned serious. "I need you to hunt rogue dragons." Deas frowned. [music] "Are you serious? You're the mother of all dragons, and you're [music] asking me, the demon king, to deal with dragon Kind? Do I look stupid? Keep talking nonsense, and I'll peel your scales myself." [music] With a sigh, she explained. Although dragons and humans had signed a peace treaty, deep divisions had formed within dragon society. Dragons who had lost their children to humans formed a radical faction. They used a strange unknown magic to

infect dragons who wanted to live peacefully. Through these control dragons, they attacked human villages, Trying to reignite war between humans [music] and dragons. I can't let innocent children be turned into tools of war. Day is finally [music] understood. So you wanted to stop the control dragons. Fine, but what do I get? His eyes gleamed with pure merchant greed. Seeing hope, the dragon god asked, "What do you want?" Deis raised five fingers, [music] five dragon scales per capture, plus one weapon and one armor set forged from dragon breath. She Frowned. That gear is worth a,000 gold

per set. What if you tricked me? Deis snapped his fingers without hesitation. A demonic contract appeared. He would handle the row dragons and she would pay in scales and equipment. If she broke it, she would become his slave. [music] It was a soul-binding demon contract activated simply by speaking one's true name. The dragon god signed [music] without further hesitation. She didn't notice the meaningful smile that crept Onto Deis's lips as she spoke her name. Deal's done, Deis said. I'll take care of it in the next few days. He turned and walked out of the space.

Then her voice rang out again. [music] Demon King, captured them alive. No more dragon deaths. Moments later, Deis stepped out of the dragon realm, [music] confident everything was under control. Suddenly, something occurred to him. He spun around and ran back in panic. But when he entered again, the space was Completely empty. Aries frowned. What's wrong? That was her domain. We can't just go back in. Deis [music] exploded. his voice echoing through the valley. Damn it, I got scammed again. She never gave me the real golden dragon helm. Soon after, they arrived at the border village

of Jorics. Nearby towns had recently been attacked by dragons, and rumors were spreading like wildfire. Fear of dragon raids hung over the entire village. Aries led Deis to the Best [music] in in town. The inkeeper sneered the moment they entered. Where'd he crawl out from? You think peasants like you deserve the top luxury suite? That changed the instant Aries produced treasures looted from the royal capital. The inkeeper turned pale and hurriedly summoned staff to serve them. Just then, a human boy came running over, stumbling as he went. Deis sensed a faint trace of bloodline power

[music] within him. The boy looked frail, but he clearly Belonged to a fallen hero family. By classification, he was an F-rank reject. [music] Exactly the kind Deis was looking for. Suddenly, an explosion echoed as a dragon attacked the village. The boy ignored his own safety and urged [music] Deis to hide. Deis remained still, staring at him. Let me help you become a hero. Accept my offer and you'll gain unimaginable wealth and fame. Your reject label will vanish. Refuse and you'll lose your only chance. An F rank never truly gets to wield a [music] sword. Faced

with Deis's overwhelming pressure, the boy wavered. He didn't want a meaningless life. Please help me become a hero. I'll do anything. If necessary, even offer my soul. [music] The boy's resolve. Please, Deis. He immediately summoned a demonic contract. The boy must obey all orders. Any wealth or honor gain could only be shared with permission. No objections allowed. [music] Staring at the Blatantly unfair terms, the boy hesitated. But when he saw the words wealth and honor, he shouted his name without hesitation. Jack, perfect. Deis smiled and pointed at the dragon. Then let's start by capturing that

thing. Aries warned him. A normal human can't capture a dragon. Deis thought fast. Then you handle the capture. Once you're done negotiating, toss it in front of Jack. He just needs to swing a weapon a few times. Everyone will believe he's The hero who defeated the dragon. Aries frowned, but everyone knows Jack is Frank. You'll be suspected. Deis grinned at Jack. Then let's give him a makeover. He ripped open Jack's clothes and dropped a metal pod over his head. Thus, hot helmet hero was born. Even so, Jack lacked confidence. Deis locked eyes with him. Imagine

[music] this. What you're holding is the key to wealth and glory. Defeat the dragon and success is yours. Jack's heart surged with excitement as If he truly possessed crushing power. Perhaps this was his hero blood awakening. Deis smirked. Go Pikachu. Jack ran toward the dragon like an obedient pup. Meanwhile, Aries stood at top the church tower. With one motion, he cast off his cloak. [music] Countless arms manifested from his body. He leapt and appeared behind the dragon. One grab, his arms pierced straight into its body. [music] In an instant, the dragon's heart was ins snared.

Then Grotesque slimy creatures poured out. This had to be the strange magic the dragon god mentioned. The creatures controlled the dragon completely, [music] but not enough to stop the demon king's right hand, arms wrapped tightly around the dragon's whiskers. Another reached straight for its heart. The dragon lost all mobility and crashed toward the ground. The slimy creatures swarmed up Aries's arms toward his head. They were trying to take over his body. Aries engaged them head-on. Meanwhile, the dragon's body dropped closer [music] and closer to the ground. Aries murmured an incantation. His arms transformed into blades,

shredding the tendrils. At the same [music] time, he grabbed the creature's clinging to his head. No matter how hard he pulled, the disgusting parasite refused to come loose. Meanwhile, Jack had already taken his stance. As the dragon's massive body loomed closer, [music] He remembered his father's words from childhood. No matter what others say, "You are a sacred hero, descendant of the Halibish family. I believe you'll become the one who slays the demon king." Jack unleashed the strongest strike of his life. At the same time, a cold glint flashed through Deis' eyes. The dragon's body collapsed

with a thunderous crash. And in that same instant, Aries completely purged the repulsive creatures. [music] The village erupted in cheers. The hero defeated the dragon. A god-sense savior has saved [music] us. Jack was nearly overwhelmed by the adoration. Deis quietly urged him to get out of sight. [music] Jack scampered away at once. Aries stood at top the ruined church cross, strange runes creeping across half his face. [music] It seemed they had returned. A being who could erase nations with a flick of his hand. [music] Yet instead of plotting world Destruction, he wondered whether demons and

humans could have children. When Deis asked, Aries smiled with pride. [music] My lord has finally grown up and taken an interest. Deis blushed and hurried to correct him. Aries only chuckled. Of course, demons can have children with humans. Pregnancy happens almost instantly. Deis's eyes lit up. Then Aries launched into [music] a full physiological lecture. Completely dumbfounded, Deis cut him off. As long As you're willing, any kind of contact could cause [music] pregnancy. For example, intimate contact is a 99% chance. Kissing is [music] 50%. Even holding hands isn't safe. Day is shuttered. This body was clearly

engineered for reproduction. Those ancient monsters [music] had definitely planned it. Changing the subject, Aries asked about Deis's [music] next move. Deis answered confidently. I'm going to become a weapons merchant. Aries Exploded. You abandoned the demon realm just to sell weapons. You idiot. You don't understand business at all. Humans are already using dragons as weapons. If we capture live dragons, we get free scales and gear. When war comes in 100 years, we'll make a fortune. Aries was so furious at this grand vision, he nearly passed out in tears, begging Deis to wake up. Without a demon

[music] king, there would be no war at all. Deis wore a confident smile. Becoming a Weapons merchant was only a way to fund his [music] real plan. He had no intention of staying a businessman forever. "Do you have any idea how terrifying a king is?" he said calmly. when he watches all darkness and controls every weapon in the world. Aries lit up instantly. As expected, only you deserve to be called the greatest demon king. He immediately dragged Jack away, eager to scout locations for their shop. Once they were Gone, Deis smirked. Aries was far too

easy to fool. The real goal was obvious. Make money first, then become the greatest landlord in this fantasy world. With that thought, Deis lazily laid back on the [music] bed. He had found a foolish hero and a way to print money. Soon he could live a life of pure leisure. Yet a strange emptiness lingered. [music] Would killing everyone in this village make me feel better? A voice whispered in his ear. Kill them All. Destroy this world. Enslave humanity. Turn the human realm into hell. Only then can the endless cycle of death truly end. Deis replied

flatly, "Shut up. I'm going to sleep." And he closed his eyes. By evening, Aries [music] had found a decent building, though damaged by the dragon attack. It only needed minor repairs to open for business. Learning that Jack had once been a carpenter, Deis was impressed. [music] Handing the repairs to him meant The job would be done quickly. Still, Deis wondered, "Would children born from an F-rank bloodline always be frank as well?" Aries explained calmly that hero bloodlines were actually random. Even an F-rank lineage could produce a top tier pure blood hero. Power wasn't inherited, but

wealth was. Families that produced legendary heroes or saints had wealth rivaling kings. With money, they could artificially boost hero rankings [music] and bloodlines. So, even if an F-rank Family birthed a talented child, climbing the ranks was nearly impossible. That truth infuriated Deis. If hero ranks were decided by money, would that make the demon kind crushed by so-called [music] fake heroes? No matter the world, money ruled everything. Speaking of which, where was their hero now? Jack had already opened a noodle shop by the roadside. Despite the village's devastation, the shop was packed. Seeing Deis [music] arrive,

Jack Hurriedly serve him a steaming bowl of ramen. Deis had never seen such food before. [music] His mouth watered instantly. He devoured it in seconds. Even Aries was impressed by Jack's cooking. Then an angry voice rang out. I told you not to eat in dumps like this. It's filthy. [music] Jack apologized quickly, insisting there were no flies. The man responded by dumping the noodles all over Jack. He mocked him relentlessly. An F-rank loser. Good for Nothing. The site disgusted [music] Deis. Where did this buzzing fly come from? The man sneered. Do you know who my

father is? Call me a fly again and I'll kill you. Deis raised one hand before either man could react. Cold light flashed in his eyes. With a single grip, both bodies [music] twisted grotesqually. Their souls were sucked straight into his palm. Anyone who disrespects the heroes fighting for them doesn't deserve to live. After dealing With the two men, Deis went right back to eating as if nothing had happened. Suddenly, a note drifted down into his [music] bowl. It was a message from the dragon god. Dragons had appeared in Ry City. Deis' eyes lit up [music]

and he slapped the table. A VIP client just placed an order. Time to make money. Move out. [music] The dragon descended and overnight the entire castle was turned into ice sculptures. The survivors shivered violently in [music] The freezing wind except for one man, shirtless, screaming that it was unbearably hot. Every mage was burning their life force to keep him warm. Wrapped in a glowing barrier, he cursed loudly, "Are you idiots trying to roast me alive?" Seeing this, Deis rolled straight over his head without hesitation. The people immediately believed a world-saving hero had arrived. But when

they saw the boys standing at the front of the vehicle, Disappointment filled their faces. [music] Just a pervert wearing nothing but underwear. After receiving the message, Deis had rushed to Rya City without delay. Along the way, Jack trembled non-stop. He had never even seen a goblin, let alone a dragon. [music] His body shook uncontrollably at the thought. Aries glanced at him and said calmly, "No matter how you feel, if the Lord recognizes you as a hero, then during an adventure, you are our leader, So pull yourself together." [music] Those spoken softly, the words filled Jack

with confidence. Upon arriving in Rya, the city was already under the frost dragon's control. [music] The king refused to organize resistance, indulging himself while draining mages dry to keep warm. Deus showed little reaction, simply giving Aries a few instructions. He also ordered Jack to follow the same strategy as last time to defeat the dragon. Then he went back to Sleep. Trusting that confidence, Aries promised not to fail this time. Drawing on past experience, Aries sliced open space itself. In a flash, he appeared above the dragon. He dove straight toward the parasitic sludge. With thunderous impacts,

the massive dragon was smashed deep into the [music] ground. Jack, half naked, curled up from the cold. But witnessing Aries's spectacular strike, reignited his spirit, pushing warmth back into his Frozen body. He rushed to find a spot where Aries could clearly see him. At that moment, [music] Deis tossed him a wooden shield. With a casual gesture, he added a protective barrier. Didn't you say this belonged to your father? Try not to die too easily. Deis then fell asleep again. [music] Jack was so moved that tears streamed down his face. Shield in hand, he ran toward

the center of the castle. Meanwhile, Aries [music] and the frost dragon clashed head on. The parasites were denser than before. Aries's arms became blades, slicing [music] through them. Yet, no matter how many he cut down, they kept coming. Sensing Aries's power, the parasites eyes [music] glowed red. The frost dragon unleashed a devastating breath of energy. Then it leapt skyward once more. [music] In an instant, half of Aries's body was blown away, but it wasn't fatal. A massive black hand appeared out of nowhere. It [music] clamped down on The dragon's fangs. Strange runes reappeared across Aries's

[music] missing half. Three twisted arms grew out from his body. He drove a powerful kick straight [music] into the dragon's head with a horrific roar. The dragon was smashed back into the ground. That kind of size was a nightmare to deal with. They stepped toward the dragon one step at a time. The parasetized beast let out agonized roars. Yet could do nothing but remain under someone else's Control. Aries roared, "Stop right there." His claw struck again, tearing [music] into the parasite. The sight made Jack tremble with excitement. Compared to earlier fights, Aries's attacks were on

a completely [music] different level. Facing a dragon alone, was he an S-rank hero? Cheers erupted across the crowd. The gods had finally answered their prayers. [music] They were going to survive. The king, however, was shaking uncontrollably. If The Holy Imperium learned what had happened here, his life would be over. The Cheers reignited Jack's fighting [music] spirit. He wanted to become a hero who truly brought hope to others. Just then, a faint cry for help reached his ears. Inside a frozen block of eyes, a child was tightly shielded by someone's arms. [music] Please save me, hero.

Meanwhile, the battle between Aries and the dragon [music] was far from over. The controlled dragon whipped Its massive tail, sending Aries flying. Although the parasite had been torn away, [music] the dragon still hadn't regained its senses, muttering incomprehensible draconic words, [music] it lunged at Aries once more. As long as the host lived, the parasites would keep multiplying like some kind of undead dragon. Driven mad by the parasites, the frost dragon charged Aries without hesitation. Aries remained calm. he murmured under his breath and countless Black tentacles surged out behind him. Twisting together, they formed a gigantic

black arm. With a single crushing punch, the dragon's massive body slammed into the ground again. Just as Aries moved to completely seize control of the dragon, a blast of freezing cold flame burst from its mouth. Aries barely managed to block it with his arm. [music] Otherwise, his entire body would have been annihilated. That strike only enraged him further. His gaze hardened. The massive arm split into three. One clamped down on the dragon's head while the other two locked onto its wings. A shrill, agonized roar echoed [music] out. The dragon's wings were ripped off by sheer

force. Aries didn't stop there. The three arms pounded the dragon relentlessly like a barrage of gunfire. Everyone present stood frozen in shock, convinced they were witnessing a legendary S-rank hero. At the same time, Jack struggled toward The frozen couple. Seeing how they had shielded the child with their bodies, he tried smashing the ice with his broom, but nothing worked. On the battlefield, the dragon launched a final, desperate counterattack. A blast of frost breath swept across the ground. This time it carried [music] every ounce of the dragon's remaining power, engulfing everything nearby. Before Jack could react,

he and the ice sculpture were blasted away, and [music] the demon king Shield bestowed by Deis shattered instantly. He survived in the end, but [music] the impact shattered his limbs into frozen fragments. Even so, he refused to give up when a child's crying echoed [music] from the snow. Jack dragged himself toward the sound. He might not be able to save everyone like other heroes, but he had to save this child. [music] How long could his broken body last, though? Meanwhile, the battle between Aries and the dragon had reached Its final stage. After taking the dragon's

blow headon, the skin Aries had maintained for 20 years was completely destroyed. Runes spread across his body, revealing his true demonic form. The dragon didn't stop. A blast of frost breath erupted again, sweeping the area with raw energy. Without the shield's protection, this time, Jack truly felt death [music] closing in. Yet in the final moment, he still shielded the child with his own body. That was when The figure finally appeared. Deis looked at the human in confusion. He couldn't understand why the demon race had lost over the past 66,500 [music] years. Humans were as fragile

as candles that could be blown out at any moment. Yet, they were willing to sacrifice themselves to protect others. [music] Seeing Deis, Jack knew the child was safe at last. He closed his eyes and lost consciousness. [music] After an unknown amount of time, Jack Jolted awake in bed. He realized he was back at his [music] residence. Just as he wondered why he was still alive. He was stunned to find his shattered limbs fully [music] restored. At that moment, Deis's voice came from downstairs. Sometime during the night, a pile of equipment had accumulated at Deis's feet.

Jack was about to ask questions, but Deis simply smiled at him and urged him to get up and get to work. Jack didn't know what had happened afterward, But whenever he saw Deis's face, all his doubts faded away. And just as expected, Jack continued playing the role of a hero. Poor Aries, always the one charging on the front line. Meanwhile, their demon king, Deis, stayed true to form, sleeping wherever he went. Every time they brought down a dragon, it would somehow disappear. By the next morning, a massive pile of gear would show up at their

place. Over time, their teamwork grew smoother and smoother. The Nickname Dragon Slaying Underwear Hero spread across the entire continent. [music] People cheered, claiming it was a hero sent by God who had saved them. As Deis' stockpile of weapons kept growing, he drew ever closer to his dream. And today marked the grand opening of the demon weapons shop. Jack, an F-rank hero, was over the moon. It was the first time in his life he'd seen so many weapons and pieces of equipment. He looked completely out of his depth. With a smile, Dea [music] said, "You did

a great job this time. From here on out, the shop is yours. Everyone couldn't help asking, "What about you?" They spread his hands. "Have you ever seen the boss work the floor himself?" Then he pulled them both in with a not so friendly grin. "Any objections?" Under that pressure, the two could only nod helplessly. Deis then turned to Aries. "Go fetch something for me." Moments later, a shield was placed squarely in Front of them. The shield was forged from dragon scales and rare gemstones crafted by Hermes, the finest blacksmith in the demon realm. Its defense

was strong enough to block three or four direct attacks from a demon king. [music] Hearing that, Jack was stunned. The next second, Deis casually tossed the shield to him. The moment Jack caught it, his entire body felt like it had stepped into a different world. A massive Eyeball suddenly appeared. A voice echoed in his mind. My name is Doom Knight. From today onward, you're my master. A flash of light followed. Jack's consciousness snapped back to reality. He was still dazed when Deis waved a hand, signaling him to get ready. The very next moment, Deis hurled

a fireball straight at Jack. Jack instinctively raised the shield to block it. The impact still sent him flying, blasting the newly renovated weapon shop Into ruins. [music] What kind of boss blows up his own shop on opening day? Aries went ballistic while Deis could only [music] awkwardly explain that it was an accident. At that moment, Jack crawled out of the rubble, eyes shining. Master, [music] I'm really fine. Even an S-rank dragon slayer would envy this shield. Deis looked unimpressed. After all, he'd only used 1% of his power. [music] If you're this weak, you might as

well keep it. I'll give you more gear later. Jack burst into tears. He had never imagined he'd one day wield equipment this [music] powerful. He hugged the shield tightly to his chest. The sight left Deis puzzled. He couldn't understand why Jack was crying. [music] Human emotions were truly complicated. Scene shift. In the kingdom Deis had destroyed, a band of raiders had taken over the castle. The abandoned princess had [music] been reduced to a toy for Their amusement. Just as they were enjoying themselves, a cloaked [music] figure casually walked into the hall. He glanced around the

crowd left and right, treating everyone else as if they [music] didn't even exist. He muttered himself from the castle gates all the way here alone. No signs of a fight at all. The strange behavior enraged the bandit leader. [music] He barked, "Who the hell are you?" The man pulled back his hood, revealing vivid green hair, His expression still indifferent. [music] Go on, don't mind me. With that, he leapt lightly and landed beside the throne. He continued murmuring, "One strike, enough to punch through several mountains. Can a human really do that?" [music] Startled by the sudden

move, the leader shouted, "What are you waiting for? Throw this bastard out." The underlings rushed him all at once. The green-haired man turned and warned them calmly, [music] "Don't do this. You may Be cockroaches, but your lives still have value. don't they? The words only made them angrier and they charged at him like madmen. With a sigh, the green-haired man raised a single [music] finger. In the next instant, blood sprayed and limbs flew. Every attacker lost a leg. The leader panicked. Tell me, what do you want? The man replied, "Cooly! Those above [music] suspect something

happened here that shouldn't have. I'm here to investigate. Cooperate." [music] Hearing that he was sent from above, the leader went pale. That meant the Holy Imperium, the god's representatives. The green-haired man pressed on. What happened that day? Someone destroyed the entire castle in an [music] instant. That doesn't just vanish without a trace. Where did that person go? Under the crushing pressure radiating from him. The leader trembled and shook his head, saying he didn't know. Only that the town's merchants had Been calling that person white hair. They said that morning he walked into the castle alone.

Then a massive explosion followed. No one knew the cause because anyone who knew the truth was already dead. After hearing this, the green-haired man fell silent in thought. A long moment later, he finally said, "Thank you for the information. I wish you good luck." As he turned to leave, the leader suddenly screamed in a frenzy. "Why is the true savior of this World? You have no idea how monstrous this kingdom's tyranny had become. Every brick of this castle was built on the blood and bones of commoners. White hair was sent by the gods to oppose

the evil king. He gave us back the castle that should have been ours. Far better than those nobles who only know how to squeeze the people dry. [music] The green-haired man stopped. He looked back coldly. Nice speech. But whether he's a messenger of God is for the holy Imperium to decide. He snapped his fingers softly. In the [music] next instant, the leader's head fell from his body. Elsewhere, after rescuing yet another dragon, Deis [music] and his group finally paused. Deis felt uneasy. So many members of the dragon kin had been infected by parasites. This was

catastrophic. [music] As the dragon god, shouldn't he be able to resolve it quickly by acting himself? Why entrust it to someone else? Maybe he wants to Enter this world through a human body, Aries suggested. [music] The explanation still didn't fully convince Deis. Aries wasn't certain either, but he believed it had everything to do with the dimensional archive. Memories and testimonies could easily be altered by magic, but records stored in the dimensional archive could [music] not. That made it a key piece of evidence in judging even the gods. The dragon god's inability to act in a

human Realm was likely due to his fear of being recorded there. [music] In other words, his presence here was a secret that couldn't be spoken aloud, talking as they walked. [music] Deis and Aries eventually returned to the carriage. By then, Jack had collapsed on the ground from exhaustion. Even so, he carefully wrapped up the shield and set [music] his side. Deis didn't understand it, but Aries explained that the shield meant a great deal to Jack. Jack had even said That once he became a hero, he planned to pass it down to his younger siblings. Deas

still couldn't quite grasp that kind of sentiment, but he told Aries to relay a message. Jack didn't need to be so cautious. He'd buy another shield for the siblings later. With that, Deis had Aries lift Jack onto the carriage. On the way back, Aries asked whether Jack's hands and legs would really be okay. Deis told him not to worry. He wasn't particularly confident in demon realm Doctors either, but this time [music] the treatment seemed to have gone well enough. And deep down, he believed Jack could one day become a remarkable hero. Aries frowned and warned

him not to say something so ominous. If that ever happened, the two of them would be forced to fight each other in 20 years. Deis disagreed. If Jack truly became a hero, [music] everyone would see Deis as the hero's closest ally. Aries's next words shattered that idea completely. That can't happen. Jack isn't a first generation. By this world's rules, humans produce the next generation roughly every 20 plus years. That makes the fifth generation exactly 100 years, the same year a demon king [music] is born. So someone like Jack, a fourth generation, can never become a

hero. Deis let out a cold laugh. If that was the law of this world, then it was a complete joke. Aries then asked him seriously why he didn't want to become The demon king in the first place. Deis turned his head away. I'm not telling you. Truth be told, he didn't fully understand it himself. Just as he was lost in thought, a violent explosion echoed overhead. A massive dragon was attacking a human airship when they saw the emblem on the whole. Even Aries was shocked. It belonged to a family that had produced nearly 100 ultimate

heroes with the purest bloodline among all pure blood clans. That instantly caught Deis' Interest. Since they had already run into it, he decided to investigate what was really going on. At the crash site, a massive object wrapped in white cloth was being dragged forward by a group of people. The fat man leading them barked at his subordinates to be careful. Damage it and they'd lose their heads. Before his words had even settled, [music] the dragon that had attacked earlier launched another assault. The fat man hurriedly ordered a Counterattack. In an instant, a storm of magic

spells flooded toward the [music] dragon. The dragon dodged every attack with ease. Then it answered with a blast of dragon breath. [music] Just as it twisted its massive body, preparing another strike. A figure suddenly appeared. The man leapt upward, [music] stepping off the fat man's head as a springboard. With nothing more than a casual blow. The dragon's enormous body collapsed into a pool of blood. That man Was the family's knight, Volius. Clear my sword. Clear the battlefield. Leave no trace behind. If anyone finds out, my father will kill me. [music] Without another glance, he turned

to leave. At that moment, Deis spoke calmly. "Is this what you're looking for?" He slowly tore open the cloth, revealing a massive dragon eye. Deis frowned. Judging from it, there were no signs of parasitic infection [music] at all. Realization struck him. "No wonder that hatchling Wouldn't stop chasing you." This was [music] its mother. Aren't humans and dragonkin in a ceasefire right now as members of a hero family? What exactly are you plotting? Their presence immediately caught Valia's attention. Aries whispered. [music] Why provoke him on purpose? Deis chuckled. Aren't you curious what kind of power a

pure-blood family really has? Valias didn't even bother to look at them. He casually ordered the fat man to [music] deal with Them and kept walking. Receiving the command, the fat man sneered. I don't know who you are, but you saw something you shouldn't have. Leave your lives here. Being ignored by trash like this again and again pushed Deis over the edge. He ordered Aries to wipe them [music] all out, but Aries hesitated. Aren't we supposed to be playing the hero's allies? Wouldn't attacking a pureb blood family look strange? They thought it over. He had [music]

a point, But swallowing this anger was another matter entirely. The two immediately broke into a heated argument. Seeing they still weren't taking him seriously, the fat man snapped and ordered his men to attack. A storm of magic came crashing down on them from all directions. In the very next second, Deis and Aries had already appeared behind the crowd, [music] leaving everyone staring in disbelief. Yet, their argument still wasn't over. They're [music] already attacking us. Deis snapped. Aren't you going to deal with it? Aries shot back. Killing them would be easy, but would that really be

okay? [music] Deis grew impatient. Then go beg him to spare us. Aries shook his head. It's probably too late. We uncover their secret. They won't let us walk away alive. Watching them argue as if no one else existed. The fat man lost his temper completely. With a furious shout, he ordered all his men to attack at Once. Surrounded on all sides, Aries let out a helpless sigh. I didn't want to get tangled up with a pure blood family, but it seems we don't have a choice. With that thought, he unleashed demon breath. A thunderous explosion

[music] followed, and the soldiers charging in front were reduced to ash. The remaining men, however, charged forward without fear. [music] A crimson glow flashed in Aries's eyes. In the next instant, flesh flew and Bodies piled up. Just then, a reckless grunt tried to launch a sneak attack. Aries calmly sidestepped the incoming blade. With a flick of his finger, the blood on his hand hardened into a razor sharp edge, instantly killing the attacker. As expected, he murmured, "Hunting humans really is the greatest pleasure." The fat man at the front was already drenched in cold sweat. At

that moment, Volias once again leapt upward, stepping on the man's head as a Foothold. A sword strike descended from the heavens, cleaving [music] straight toward them. The ground where Aries stood was pulverized in an instant. Yet, the attack failed to harm him at all. Valia's expression hardened. "Who are you people dodging my strike so easily?" "Don't tell me you're from another pure blood family. Use your head," Dea is scoffed. Do you really think every powerful person comes from a pure-blood family? Publicly mocked, Volias's Killing intent surged. Then what are you dragons? It doesn't matter anymore.

Every witness dies. Deas gave a cold laugh. Kill me? [music] That's impossible. Before he could finish speaking, Valas froze at the sight of the smile on Deis's face. Something deep inside him was violently stirred. A blinding light burst from his body. His power multiplied several times over in an instant. [music] The sight left Deis momentarily confused. He almost thought Valas was putting [music] on a show, but Aries looked genuinely shocked. Just as he was about to warn him, Volias vanished and reappeared right in front of Deis. Their eyes met, and Deis immediately sensed [music] the

difference. That murderous intent felt carved straight into Volas's bones. A [snorts] single sword swing reduced everything within dozens of feet to dust. [music] Even so, it was still too slow. Hurting Deis was out of the Question. Deis mocked him again. [music] You should speed it up. I'm about to fall asleep. At that moment, Aries's voice sounded weak beside him. [music] Master, shouldn't we leave now? Deis looked puzzled. Things are just getting interesting. Why do you keep trying to ruin my fun? Or are you scared? Aries answered awkwardly. to be honest. Yeah, I am. His right

arm was already gone, the severed limb glowing with blinding [music] light. That finally made even Dea's pause in surprise. And in the next heartbeat, Voli is charged at him [music] once