Led by Luo Ge, the group stormed out of the tavern.
Bathed in moonlight.
Outside on the main street, a huge group of demon soldiers dressed in black armor and wielding various weapons roamed.
They had already surrounded the tavern so tightly that not even a fly could get out.
The black armor gleamed with a cold, hard luster in the night, and the spear tips and sword blades were densely packed together, forming a jungle of steel.
Everyone was on high alert, and at that moment, Roxy, who had followed Luo Ge out, showed a worried expression.
Luo Ge turned around and gestured, without saying anything, but giving me a look that said, "Leave everything to me."
Luo Ge stood in front of the group, protecting them firmly behind him, and glanced at them.
Among them were several familiar faces— Atofe's personal guard, whom Luo Ge had previously defeated.
A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips, "Oh, isn't this my former defeated opponent?"
"Don't be so smug!"
The hot-tempered Wind Kalina roared angrily, "This time we've come prepared! The esteemed Demon Lord will also intervene this time, human! You're doomed!"
However, before Luo Ge could reply, the guards began to work with their heads down in full view of everyone.
A red carpet was laid out, and a throne was placed in the most dazzling position.
After doing this, the guards stood in two straight rows, swords in hand, making way for each other.
"Welcome... Lord Atofe!"
Everyone spoke in unison.
More than two minutes later, a demon woman appeared, dressed in black armor, with dark blue skin, a single horn on her forehead, and bat wings on her back.
Suddenly the king descended from the sky, his face contorted with rage and ferocity.
With a loud bang!
It smashed a large crater in the ground, sending dust flying.
But after the smoke dissipated, the demon woman clad in black armor revealed her slender and curvaceous figure.
Completely disproportionate to her physique, she carried an enormous heavy sword at her waist, exuding an extremely powerful aura of oppression.
All the demons present showed expressions of awe. She was none other than Atofe, the most powerful demon king on the Demon Continent at present, the Undying Demon King.
Atofe walked directly to the throne, and just as he was about to sit down, it was as if someone had pressed the pause button.
The air around them seemed to freeze. After more than ten seconds of silence, Atofe suddenly frowned and said, "Huh? Muya... what was I about to say?"
"Lord Atofe, you've come to the wrong place! You should have come from the red carpet. Haven't I told you this many times already?" Muya cautiously stepped forward to remind him.
"But it would look even more impressive if it fell from the sky."
"How can you let your mood dictate this? You are the Undying Demon King, your father will lament this... and your husband, Raybeck, will too—"
Before Muya could finish speaking, Atofe's forehead veins bulged. "So annoying! It's too noisy!"
Then, something shocking happened.
Enraged, the immortal demon king Atofe swung his sword at Muya.
Bang!
Muya was sent flying by a sword strike, then crashed into a wall behind him, becoming embedded in the brickwork and remaining motionless for a long time.
"Tch! Stop yelling and screaming here..."
"I understand, but please, Lord Atofe, do not be impolite." Muya's voice trembled from the ruins as he prostrated himself on the ground.
"All right!"
"Since that's the case... let's try again!"
Then, under the astonished gazes of the crowd, the immortal demon king Atofe ignored them and turned to leave.
But she returned not long after she left.
Seeing this, the guards quickly parted to make way again, all shouting in unison, "Welcome... Lord Atofe!"
"Hahahahahahaha..."
With a burst of laughter, Atofe did not descend from the sky this time, but walked step by step down the red carpet that had been laid out beforehand to the throne.
She turned, drew her greatsword, and planted it in the ground. Then, looking at Luo Ge and his group, she grinned and declared, "I am the Undying Demon King! Atofe Latofi Rebek!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the trained guards around her moved in unison, drawing their weapons and standing at attention with their swords drawn.
The atmosphere at the scene appeared solemn and dignified, but for some reason... it gave off an extremely comical feeling.
When Luo Ge saw this, the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
I thought the Demon Emperor Kishirika was abstract enough, but I didn't expect there to be even more powerful figures.
Is this the legendary immortal demon king Atofe?
Um?
Suddenly, Luo Ge seemed to understand why Badigadi was called the Wise Demon King on this Demon Continent.
Seeing that everyone was stunned by his entrance, Atofe nodded in satisfaction.
"Alright, everyone, please sign in now!"
As a result, no one responded, and the scene became awkward.
Just as Atofe was enraged, Luo Ge spoke first, "I am Luo Ge Greyrat."
"I am Nanahoshi Shizuka!"
"I am Elinalise Durragand, Long-Ear Race elf."
"I am Talhand of the precipitous mountain peak."
"I am the Wise Demon King, Badigadi..."
With Luo Ge leading the way, the others also introduced themselves.
Atofe listened to everyone, but although she didn't remember a single person, she couldn't help but frown after listening.
" Badigadi?"
"This name sounds familiar, like I've heard it somewhere before?"
Just as Atofe was muttering to himself, looking completely bewildered.
At this moment, Muya approached Atofe and cautiously said, "Lord Atofe! Badigadi is your younger brother."
My brother? Who?
"Ah? I finally remember, it's Buddy! It's been so long, I didn't expect to see you here."
"But speaking of which... how did you end up on the hero's side? Did you betray the demon race? As the Demon King... do you want to join the hero's party to defeat me?"
"Hahahaha! Atofe... you're still the same idiot as before!" Badigadi burst into laughter.
"Fool?
"What did you say? Who are you calling an idiot? You're the idiot, your whole family are idiots! You're making me so angry!"
Just as Atofe was so enraged that he drew his sword to attack, Muya rushed up and grabbed Atofe's leg.
No!
"Lord Atofe, we are here to fight against the human heroes; this is not the time to act rashly."
"Trouble."
"This is such a nuisance. I'll take your advice... and leave Buddy alone for now."
"But if that guy becomes my enemy today, I won't hold back, Buddy!"
After giving a stern warning, Atofe finally turned to Luo Ge and said loudly, "Hero, it's truly remarkable that you were able to reach the Demon King's castle..."
"I am the immortal demon king, Atofe Latofi Rebek."
"O brave warrior who arrived here in human form and overcame countless hardships, I ask you—what do you desire? Is it the honor of a hero, or the title of a champion? Or perhaps... the power of the Demon King!"
Atofe's words subtly revealed his excitement, and he spoke with exceptional enthusiasm.
I want to leave.
"Luo Ge said."
"Huh?"
"Want to leave?"
Atofe, whose mind had suddenly gone blank, seemed to be trying to understand the meaning of the words. Finally, she realized. "What did you say? You don't mean you want to give up this chance to challenge the Demon King?!"
"Yes."
"Your Majesty the Demon King... I really don't want to waste any more time. Please, can you let us leave the Demon Continent?"
"Wasting time? Damn it... Are you looking down on me, the Demon King? And... as a hero who aspires to become a hero, how can you give up halfway!"
"You haven't defeated the Demon King yet! You haven't made a name for yourself, and you want to leave? I absolutely won't allow that!!!"
"... Don't you want to become a hero revered by the world? If you defeat me, you will become famous and your name will resound throughout the entire continent."
"Um... I don't want to."
Luo Ge remained expressionless.
"You don't want to?"
Atofe looked at the others with disappointment. "And what about the rest of you? Is there anyone who wants to challenge me, the Demon King?"
The group all shook their heads in refusal, leaving Atofe with nowhere to vent his anger.
How infuriating!
It felt like punching a cotton ball, something she had prepared for a long time.
Looking forward to the day...
The brave team crossed oceans and traveled thousands of miles to the Demon Continent to challenge the immortal Demon King. In front of everyone, the heroes defeated the Demon King and rescued the princess... ultimately becoming a legendary tale.
But what about now?
This isn't following her script at all.
Finally, Atofe decided to stop thinking about anything and discard his own mind.
"Forget it! I don't care anymore!"
"Heroes... all of you, draw your swords and fight! If you wish to leave the Demon Continent, you must first defeat me!"
"I am the immortal demon king, Atofe Latofi Rebek!"
Unsurprisingly, the negotiations failed.
Luo Ge was not surprised at all.
After all, Badigadi had warned him before that his sister, the immortal demon king Atofe, was an idiot, a super idiot.
How should I put it? He's someone who's completely unable to communicate with language.
In other words, this guy is single-minded; unless they defeat her today, there's no way they can leave the Demon Continent.
Things are getting a little complicated.
However, at this point, it seems that only taking action can solve the problem.
Just as Luo Ge was about to try, someone gently tugged at his clothes from behind—it was Roxy's worried gaze.
"It's fine."
"Teacher."
"Believe me! We can win today..."
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