Why I Quit Being the Demon King

Why I Quit Being the Demon King Chapter 108

25. The Devil Proposes (2)

Segetsu spoke earnestly once again.

“Lord Zeke. Please don’t do that, but come with me to see His Holiness the Great. He is merciful. “If you come across the tragic end of the holy division, you will surely restore their honor.”

Deus intervened again.

“Killing people and decorating their graves

is a trick that humans have been using for a long time. They said he was a meritorious person and awarded him a medal. After all, dead people don’t talk. “The ones who actually benefit are the superiors who sell their names and create a loophole for them to escape responsibility for the war.”

“You are saying twisted words again. Please don’t be a bad influence on Lord Zeke. “Not everything in the world is as twisted as yours.”

“If you think of it as twisted, the world is worse. “Compared to that, my heart is as straight as a bamboo tree.”

“If you close your eyes and argue, who will win? Zeke Ball. “I know you get a lot of help from Mr. Deus, but please don’t imitate him.”

Zeke still made no reply.

Just staring at the flame with deep eyes.

Yulgeum sat quietly next to him and patted his shoulder.

“I don’t need to listen to idiots like that. Here’s hoping. “Just sleep for a little while.”

“Yulgeum…

“Quickly.”

Yulgeum forcibly pulled Zeke’s head to his shoulder.

Zeke found it difficult to resist and leaned his head back as she told him to.

“Eat when your stomach is upset, and sleep when your head is upset.”

As if her words were a spell, Zeke’s whole body suddenly became as heavy as wet cotton.

And then, without even knowing when, I fell asleep.

Yulgeum glanced at Deus.

“Anyway, men don’t know what it means to share emotions. You know how to argue logically. “Don’t you know what Zeke needs right now?”

“You damn loud woman. “Don’t wake me up by talking too much and go to sleep.”

Deus stood up from his seat. I looked around.

I came down the mountain, but there were quite a few threatening monsters.

I felt like I wouldn’t be able to sleep anyway.

I need to relieve my mood by catching them and crushing them.

I wasn’t specifically trying to remove the obstruction to help Zeke sleep well.

It’s just a night that I want to do.

Because the blue moon is high.

Cadenza version of Hollypeach and Ori Don version of Hollywhig.

As soon as the two Zodiac Knights arrived at Acoma Castle, they were led to the South Warbler Pavilion.

South Whirlwind Pavilion was a huge manor located on the southern outskirts of the castle.

Currently, offices for the Holy Emperor, cardinals, and senior knights, as well as

a separate room for the Zodiac Knights, are all provided there.

The two men received a salute from the Holy Knights and headed straight to Seonghwangjeon.

A 50-meter long corridor connected from the front room to the back room and crossed the wide garden.

On the right, about 30 boys and girls were having a leisurely time.

Some drew pictures with flowers blooming in the garden in front of them.

The younger children were running around with sticks in their hands, playing war games

.

His clothes were rich and his expression was unwrinkled.

The young female teacher who was leading them recognized the two Zodiac Knights and spoke to the children.

“Young warrior saints! Go ahead and pay your respects to them. “We are the Zodiac Knights, the pinnacle of warriors.”

The boys and girls, ranging in age from five to six to their mid-teens, were young warriors and saints.

For the warriors and saints, the Zodiac Knight was the object of their admiration.

Some of the D-class family’s official successors had a calm expression due to pride, but their steps were already trembling and running towards the Zodiac Knight.

“Salute to the Zodiac Knights!”

A boy who looked to be about twelve or three years old shouted loudly.

A few people followed him and saluted.

Cadenza and Oridon were not in the mood to just pass by, so they leaned against the railing of the corridor for a moment.

Oridon smiled and asked the boy.

“Are you the chairman?”

“ancient!”

“no! “He just likes to hang out.”

“It’s because I want attention!”

A few words were muttered and then laughter broke out.

The teacher was embarrassed and said to the children.

“It’s in front of the Zodiac Knights. “Don’t say anything disrespectful.”

“it’s okay. “Because they are still immature children.”

Cadenza said with a smile.

The female teacher spoke to Cadenza with blushing cheeks.

“These are young candidates who happened to be training when an accident occurred at Seonghwangcheong. “All the Half Bloods have gone home, and the only ones here are the Pure Bloods.”

“Not that much.”

“We divided the class into three. “In total, there are about 100 people.”

“ah! “Of course, not all families came to the training, so 100 people is not a small number.”

“yes. “The warrior families near Verde have sent people to take their wives and children, but

it seems that the warrior families far to the northeast and northwest have not yet dared to do so.”

Cadenza’s expression hardened slightly.

“The war has now begun there. Along the Horsepine Mountains, countless monsters are invading the human world.”

The female teacher looked at the cadenza in surprise.

A boy in his early teens nearby shouted loudly.

“Our Hollyrose family is invincible! “Are you going to defeat the monster once and for all?”

“I wish so, but the situation is not simple. Try hard. “Soon the time will come when you too will have to pick up the sword.”

Following the cadenza, Oridon spoke.

“It’s not simple. “I’m coming from Joryx Castle, but the castle itself has disappeared.”

“What is Zorik’s surname?”

The girl screamed.

Oridon looked at her in surprise.

“Are you from Zoryx? Zoryx’s warrior side, is it the Holyoke family? “I guess she’s Lexia’s younger sister.”

“no.”

The girl’s expression was not good.

He seemed shocked by the news that his hometown village had been destroyed.

The younger boy stood side by side and held hands.

“Your brother will be okay. “Brother… you are an outstanding warrior!”

Some people snorted at the boy’s words.

“Excellent? Haha, even a B-class hero would look outstanding in a provincial-level family! “And that’s a Class B license that you bought with money while acting as a servant to a wealthy man?”

“It’s natural for a hero from an F-class family to be a minor. I heard you’ve been in the second class for several centuries? “You have to take away the hero’s name!”

Just as the teacher was about to stop the boys, Cadenza climbed over the railing and approached the girl and boy.

“You… are you really the children of the Holly Beach family?”

Oridon also looked at the siblings with a surprised expression.

The girl looked to be about 10 years old and the boy looked to be about 5 years old.

Now that I think about it, the two of them look similar to Zeke

. Reddish blonde hair and dark brown eyes.

“Are they Zeke’s younger brothers?”

“Do you know my brother?”

“Is that all I know? I’m a close friend. “The reason I came here was because of Zeke.”

The young warriors who had been teasing their siblings were confused when they heard that they were friends.

Cadenza got down on one knee and was at eye level with the girl.

“Signi Pan Jade. “Right?”

“yes. “You really know my brother.”

Cadenza smiled.

He was a man of beauty with a gentle smile.

Signy blushed as he saw Ca Denza smiling in front of him.

“My younger brother’s name is Regin. “Zeek has boasted about his younger brother to me several times.”

“ah!”

“I’m a regular customer at his food stall.”

“iced coffee! So you know. Somehow… I was surprised to hear that a great person like the Zodiac Knight called my brother a friend. “You were a regular customer.

”

Regin immediately joined in what SIGNI said with a faint smile.

“The lady who owns the house told me that my brother’s food stall is doing good business. “My brother earned a lot of money, so we were able to move into the dormitory.”

The young warriors around them were whispering. Most people said, “Well, that’s right.”

Oridon was about to tell him about Zeke’s true power, but he swallowed his words when he saw Cadenza’s expression.

It was hard to be sure whether attracting unnecessary attention would be a good thing for the siblings or not.

“You respect your brother.”

“yes! “The best in the world.”

Signi smiled brightly and Regin hesitated and opened his mouth.

“I’m more of a Zodiac Knight…

“Reggin!”

“Your brother is the best.”

Oridon burst out laughing.

“You’re that older brother and that younger brother.”

Cadenza got up and looked at the two siblings again.

“If you have any difficulties, talk to any of the Guardians of Libra. “We will do our best to help you.”

The guardians of Libra were the Holy Knights under the direct command of Cadenza, the Knight of Libra.

Every Zodiac Knight had a unit called Guardians named after their own constellation.

The children expressed their gratitude with innocent smiles at Cadenza’s words.

The person who was actually surprised was the teacher leading the young warriors. Is there any other

young warrior in the world whom the Zodiac Knight treats so unconventionally

?

The word ‘friend’ seemed to be neither rhetoric nor nonsense.

Signi bowed her head.

“Thank you for the legacy of Zodiac Knight.”

“Thank you.”

Cadenza glanced at Regin, who was bowing his head, and said.

“Zorix Castle has now created a temporary shelter. Your brother is currently away doing something big. “Everyone is safe, so don’t worry too much.”

The cadenza climbed over the railing

and returned to the corridor.

The teacher hurriedly told them.

“Please tell these young warriors one thing they can learn from.”

Oridon scratched his head and opened his mouth.

“The warrior is not the ruler of the world. Not a savior. Our mission is sacrifice. “Keep that in mind.”

“Always have courage in your heart. “That is the source of our strength.”

The two Zodiac Knights quickly walked away again.

Signy held Regin’s hand tightly

.

“If it weren’t for us… your brother could have become a proud warrior.”

The two siblings only saw Zeke doing chores here and there in the castle.

I thought it was almost true to say that I bought a B grade with money.

In their memories, Zeke had never learned swordsmanship or received magic lessons.

It was natural to be weak.

“You will become stronger.”

The young warriors around laughed and

made fun of the siblings.

A servant warrior from a second-tier family.

The food stall owner warrior.

Class B in charge of errands.

All kinds of stories came out.

Signy quietly took Regin to a corner of the yard.

I silently accepted their ridicule.

They were all young ladies from noble families.

I couldn’t fly outside of the snow. Because I didn’t know that it might be a nuisance to my brother. Brother Zeke has given up his life as a warrior and

is doing his best

to teach them .

She will definitely become an outstanding saint.

We will definitely raise Regin into a great warrior.

Because that will be my only reward for my brother.

The two paladins kissed the Holy Ring and stood up.

“I am more fortunate than anything that His Holiness is safe.”

Seonghwang responded to Cadenza’s greeting with a subtle smile. “I am more

glad that the two knights are safe than I am .

“I am just an old man, but aren’t you the true messiahs of this world?”

Oridon burst into laughter.

“Your Holiness is always humble.”

“Rather than that, Libra and Scorpio have been together for several months. “When did you become so friendly with each other?”

“We’ve always had a good relationship,” said Cadenza, following Oridon.

“I’m just traveling with you because of official duties.”

“I always say things like this because I’m embarrassed.”