A Dragonslayer’s Peerless Regression – 581



Episode 581

Tsk tsk tsk―

Smoke enveloped Zeke’s body threatening to consume him.

Suddenly the maids nearby came up behind Zeke and tried to restrain him by grabbing his shoulders and arms.

Kuddudd―

Even though they were mere automata each of them had strength comparable to that of giants.

Mephistopheles looked at Zeke who was being consumed by smoke with his blackened eyes.

[Give me the soul of the arrogant savior. Zeke Draker.]

Mephistopheles called out Zeke’s name in a tempting voice.

Zeke who was captured by the maids was enveloped in smoke and showed no reaction.

But then it happened.

“Is this the kind of thing you called me here to do?”

Zeke’s voice was heard from behind.

Mephistopheles looked back in surprise then looked at Zeke sitting across from him.

Zeke’s body which was being held by the maids began to sway like a snail and shadows began to rise from within it.

Tsk tsk tsk―

Zeke’s clone transformed into a shadow and infiltrated the maid who was holding him forcibly connecting to the system.

The maids tried to resist the shadows that were trying to encroach on them but it was no use.

There was no way that mere automata could reject the power of Zeke which had subjugated even the Angel of the End created by the Light of the Beginning.

Woohoo!

The eyes of the automata whose systems were instantly restarted by Zeke changed.

A dozen or so maids who had transformed into golden dragons resembling him raised their hands toward their master Mephistopheles and launched an attack magic circle.

chuck!

In front of Mephistopheles stood automata and behind him stood Zeke.

Mephistopheles seeing this took another puff of his hookah blew out the smoke and snapped his fingers.

Tsk tsk tsk―

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The hookah and even the maids who had threatened him disappeared from the scene as if erased.

He snapped his fingers again and the entire study changed direction bringing Zeke and Mephistopheles face to face again.

Mephistopheles smiled and clapped his hands as he watched Zeke glaring at him.

“Good! Very good!”

He burst into laughter as if he was satisfied but Zeke’s cold expression did not soften.

And he came to one conclusion.

‘You’re crazy.’

All of the constellations that fell to the Demon Realm including Mephistopheles were trapped within the boundaries of this unstable dimension for tens of thousands of years.

Moreover when the arrogant savior disappeared Babel collapsed and the demon realm split apart and in order to restore balance the overlords had no choice but to confine themselves to their own realms.

If any of them were to give up on the Demon World and decide to destroy it this unstable world would immediately disappear.

That is why the fallen constellations tried to intervene in the phenomenal world and collect karma by dominating and manipulating the races of the demon world in order to escape from their long and tedious exile.

‘But the constellations that have already fallen are somehow damaged.’

Even the great monarch was no exception.

Mephistopheles quickly wiped away his smile and looked at Zeke with a serious expression again.

“Sit down.”

Seeing Mephistopheles’ mood change in an instant Zeke felt like he could understand a little bit about what kind of people the so-called devils were.

‘These guys are as unstable as this demon world.’

As Zeke sat down again Mephistopheles produced a wine this time blood-red.

He spoke to Zeke holding a glass of wine and taking an elegant stance.

“I have confirmed that you have inherited the soul of the arrogant savior.”

At those words Zeke glared at Mephistopheles and said.

“You could have known that just by looking at it.”

Then Mephistopheles replied leisurely swirling his wine glass and savoring the aroma.

“Useless pranks and wasting time are the devil’s virtues. Don’t you think so Zeke Draker?”

Zeke furrowed his brows at Mephisto’s words.

“I don’t want to waste my time on your wordplay.”

He continued speaking in a clear voice.

“I demand two things. First that you convene a council of overlords. Second that you reveal to me the hidden truth that the arrogant savior spoke of.”

Mephistopheles smiled at Zeke’s words.

“You are a bit impatient Zeke Draker. A great monarch needs the composure and dignity to match.”

“The constellations of the celestial world are leading the phenomenal world to its end so can we afford to be relaxed?”

Mephistopheles frowned at the mention of the constellations of the heavens and looked at Zeke. Zeke shook his head at his reaction and opened his mouth again.

“The Watchmen of the End have awakened. It may not have been in the normal way but we can take it as a sign that the End is coming.”

When all the angels of the thirteen zodiac signs created by the primordial light awaken civilization will return to its origin and the present time will become a ‘fragment of forgotten time’ remaining only in records.

Mephistopheles put away the wine glass he was holding and looked at Zeke.

“What did the arrogant savior say to you Zeke Draker?”

Zik thought about it for a while and then opened his mouth.

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“He told me to absorb the Demon King’s power and break the Wheel of Fate.”

Mephistopheles’s eyes widened at his words.

“Absorb the Demon King’s power?”

The arrogant savior suggested a different direction than the descent or resurrection of the Demon King that many other beings had been pursuing.

Zeke watched Mephistopheles’ reaction closely.

If any unexpected movement was shown he was ready to attack immediately.

‘This is no different from his own territory. But if I spread out the Purgatory the territory he received from Satan and drag him in…’

As I was thinking about how to attack Mephistopheles suddenly started clapping his hands.

Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!

He stood up and spoke to Zeke with a satisfied expression on his face.

“What an arrogant savior. What a good plan.”

Despite Mephistopheles’ positive words Zeke remained wary and watched his movements.

But there seemed to be no sign of him attacking him.

Mephistopheles said as he looked at the wary Zeke.

“As you know Zeke Draker the other overlords may not be as fond of the arrogant savior’s plans as I am.”

Zeke nodded at those words.

“I know. If there’s anyone who opposes just crush them. I’ve heard that the Demon World follows the words of the strong.”

For a moment Mephistopheles looked dumbfounded at his words.

“Huh! Zeke Draker do you really think you can overpower the other overlords by force?”

“Is there any reason why it can’t be done?”

Zeke and Mephistopheles glared at each other at the not-so-friendly tone.

Kookookookookook!

A powerful force collided between the two sending waves ripples out into the surrounding area.

As tensions grew between the two Zeke prepared to draw his sword at any moment.

But then Mephistopheles withdrew his energy first scratched his neck and trembled as he spoke.

“Haa no no. I can’t help but get excited without realizing it.”

Mephistopheles took a deep breath as if trying to calm his excitement and smiled gently at Zeke again.

“Zeg Draker I will call a council of overlords as you wish. There I will elect you as the new overlord of the underworld and declare the phenomenal world to be your domain.”

When Zeke who holds the title of Lord of the Demon World declares the phenomenal world as his domain the demons under other monarchs cannot enter that domain without permission.

Zeke said as he looked at Mephistopheles who had proposed conditions that Zeke had not thought of.

“What is the price for that?”

Mephistopheles said with a smirk.

“It gives Pandemonium the exclusive right to interact with the phenomenal world.”

“Exclusive right to trade. If you really thought I was trading human souls….”

At those words Mephistopheles shook his head.

“The land of the Demon World is an extremely barren place. Aside from human souls objects from the phenomenal world are of great help to us.”

As of now it was impossible for the phenomenal world and the demon world to interact freely.

However if Zeke declared the phenomenal world as his domain as a monarch it would be possible to communicate more smoothly than before.

Zeke thought for a moment at Mephistopheles’ words and then nodded.

“It is possible under those conditions.”

“Okay so the deal is done.”

He said with a smile.

“It will take some time to contact the overlords. I will give you a room so make yourself comfortable.”

As Mephistopheles waved his hand along with his words the place where Zeke had been suddenly changed from the study to the swimming pool he had seen for the first time.

Next to Zeke stood the delicate-looking maid who had first guided him.

“We will invite the distinguished guest to his room.”

As he was about to leave the pool following the maid Zeke turned his head when he heard loud laughter behind him.

[Hahaha! That’s why. I was leading the knights back then….]

Arataso was drinking cocktails in front of the bar and telling tales of his exploits to the automatons.

Zeke stared blankly at Arataso then snapped his fingers.

Tsk tsk tsk―

Aratasso’s appearance changed into a sword again.

Perhaps because his power had been released the name of the sword had changed from the Black Green Sword to the Dawn Sword and its color was also shining a red gold.

‘No. What’s going on all of a sudden?’

Zeke answered Aratasso’s voice full of resentment echoing in his mind.

‘You look so happy.’

‘Ahem what are you talking about?’

‘Isn’t it about to move to this side?’

With those words Zeke put strength into the hand holding the sword.

‘Eww! Stop! Stop!’

Zeke followed the maid to the room carrying the distressed Arataso.

* * *

Kookookookookook!

Mephistopheles stood in a dark room holding a glass of wine.

There were four mirrors surrounding him.

Soon the mirrors began to shimmer and black shapes began to appear within them.

Mephistopheles spoke to the beings in the mirror.

“How has everyone been?”

Those who appeared in the mirror were none other than the great monarchs known as the rulers of the demon world.

Abyss located to the east of the Demon World.

<The Merciless Ruler> and <The Unshakable Ruler of Strictness> were in a constant battle over that very territory.

On the other hand <The Ruler of the Abyss> was in charge of Abaddon in the south and <The Master of Unquenchable Passion> was in charge of Gehenna in the north and they were ruling without much conflict.

And Mephistopheles was the lord of Pandemonium the largest and most prosperous of all realms in the Underworld.

The great lords in the mirror looked at him and said.

[Mephistopheles still has an unlucky face.]

[I want to crush it right now.]

[Why did you call us?]

Mephistopheles chuckled at their individual reactions holding his wine glass.

“A human who has inherited the soul of an arrogant savior wishes to attend the council of the great monarchs.”

His words caused the shadows of other great monarchs to ripple.

[Arrogant Savior! Is it that the soul of that cursed dictator has been inherited by humans?]

[That’s impossible!]

<The Merciless Ruler> and <The Unwavering Ruler of Strictness> received the most vehement responses.

At that moment when Mephistopheles did not react at all the master of Gehenna the <Master of Unquenchable Passion> spoke calmly.

[A human who suddenly inherited the soul of an arrogant savior? What are you planning Mephistopheles?]

Mephistopheles shrugged his shoulders at his words.

“What are you talking about? You’re saying things that could be misunderstood.”

<The Master of Unquenchable Passion> never trusted Mephistopheles so he showed an unpleasant expression on his face at his answer.

At that moment the <Master of the Abyss> who had been silent opened his mouth.

[The soul of the arrogant savior… how tempting. I will have it.]

At his words the <Merciless Ruler> and the <Unwavering Ruler of Strictness> shouted in excitement.

[Nonsense! That’s mine! I’ll twist the neck of that weak human and swallow his soul!]

[You idiot! If you swallow that soul I will swallow it and your soul too!]

[If you can try it!]

As the two monarchs raised their voices noisily the eyes of Mephistopheles who was holding a wine glass turned purple.

Wooooow!

His great power was transmitted to the overlords through the mirror.

Mephistopheles was the most powerful demon leader among all the overlords so even the other overlords had no choice but to remain silent because of his power.

As the commotion died down he slowly opened his mouth.

“You all are just talking nonsense.”

Mephistopheles continued in a cold voice.

“I will revive Babel again using the successor of the arrogant savior.”