The bio-ghouls’ mindless screams wafted out of the endless pit of darkness.
Or, rather than “mindless,” it would be more accurate to say that their minds were stolen. Once upon a time, they were just normal people like any other.
-He’s past there.
-He’s our master.
-The greatest demonic contractor.
-We signed the contract, so we can't defy his will. Please—
-Be careful.
The liches called out to him as if his path was already decided. They were, as he had expected, former Class 5 Mages who had struck a deal with that man in exchange for their physical forms. And that man had agreed to the deal sot these liches can create more bio-ghouls.
— Hmm. That’s odd.
Lugia’s voice tickled Joshua’s ear, and the latter stopped in his tracks.
— He felt your energy, but it seems like he has no plans of moving.
“It should be one of these two...”
A small smile crept onto Joshua’s lips. He could feel at least ten different energies inside. Three of those energies belonged to a knight nearly equal to a Master.
“It’s either that he’s been trapped in his body here, or... he doesn’t think it’s even worth checking out.”
Joshua took a step forward.
— Are you sure about that? It makes no sense.
Joshua continued moving in spite of Lugia’s concerns. One step, two steps, and something incredible unfolded before his eyes.
“Grrrrrr...”
The cries of the ghouls continued to resonate softly in the area. Then, they parted like the sea before Moses. Hundreds of monsters shrieked and ran in all directions around Joshua as he walked. Some even fell to their knees; clearly, they lacked egos or minds. Submission must be instinct to them.
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Lugia’s arrogant voice sounded in Joshua’s head.
— You will keep walking paths like this in the future. You will soon get sick of all these reactions.
Joshua's unfaltering march suddenly stopped.
“...But what if I like all of it? Does saying those cheesy lines make you feel like you’re in power?”
Lugia was stunned silent for a moment.
— You’re such an idiot, you don’t even know how to act cool. You won’t even consider learning from me.
Joshua ignored Lugia’s grumbling and arrived in front of the stone gate. A carving that looked like a cow was engraved on the door.
A mage so monstrous that he was even considered for joining the Nine Stars. His name was...
“Jerath dek Orbis!”
“Hoho?”
The figure made a small sound of surprise and then threw back his robe, revealing the clean face of a man in his mid-thirties.
Rod was shocked because he had thought Jerath was dead, but the latter didn't look like a lich; on the contrary, he looked like he’d gotten younger.
“How did you...?” Berber, no, Jerath said, eyeing the stone gate. “I’ve spent too much time on a dying man. Die! Be reborn and serve me as my faithful servant!”
A mass of black demonic power burst out of Jerath’s body and wrapped itself around the Knight Commander’s body.
“Keugh...”
Knight Commander Rod fought hard against the sharp pain. It was like nothing he’d ever felt. Despite pushing himself beyond the level of a superhuman, he had suffered a perfect defeat and felt so much pain. Never in his life had he experienced all these. Just as Knight Commander Rod’s skin was turning black, the sound of moving stones echoed in the air.
The stone gate began to open on its own. Jerath’s eyes widened in disbelief as he had no doubts in the security of his magic barrier.
— You seem to have great luck. If you do well, you might be able to make another master of a Minor Demon serve you.
“Don’t tell me... A demon?”
A man with a glowing red spear strode through the gate, but the voice wasn’t coming from him.
— Oh... You can hear me? Great, then you’re worthy of your name.
“How...?”
— Are you surprised? Don’t be, you’re not the only one who can make contracts with demons. Woah, are you crazy? A lich with a living body... Is that how it feels to be a thief?
Lugia’s rambling finally set Jerath off.
“What a crazy bastard. How dare a demon sealed in iron made by humans...!”
“You shouldn’t be the one who’s angry...”
“You—”
Joshua strolled in with a smile on his face.
“I finally get to meet you, Berber.”
— Leave it again to me this time.
Before Joshua could answer, Lugia violently rattled.
— Hey.
Jerath jumped in surprise upon hearing Lugia’s voice this time.
— You have the guts to ask me if I dare? Calling me crazy and all... Ha. Ha. I’ll show you how insignificantly small you are...
Demonic power of another realm swept through the area and Lugia's appearance began to slowly change as the spear’s unique skill began to take effect.