Chapter 116: The Mirage King (3)
Well then, what should I do…
As it turns out, an evil ritual was steadily being prepared in the basement of the Demon King’s old castle. When you think of Demon Kings, you think of rituals. Even in the books I’ve read, demonic beings were creatures that quietly accumulated power. So, even if the Lord’s words make sense ―― I’d be at a loss if he suddenly sprang it on me.
I am being chased. I can’t ask for anybody’s help. To start with, there’s even a possibility that Dessend itself might be the mastermind. There’s also an option of Senri reporting it to the Order of Death Knights anonymously, but the Order is dangerous. I’d be also uneasy to ask Mister Lazar and the others. If I was alone, I’d run away ages ago but since Senri’s with me, that choice is out of the question.
Let’s imagine a hypothetical scenario. Would I be able to win if the Mirage King was hypothetically resurrected? I was able to come close to Rainel, who was also similarly called the Demon King, but I was only able to live because Sable interrupted.
The Skeleton Lord answered my thoughts.
‘… It would be a disadvantageous match. The power of the King of the Dead, accumulated over many years, is the most troublesome out of all Demon Kings.’
It was an unexpected answer.
A disadvantageous match, huh… it’s not guaranteed that I would lose. Do I unexpectedly have a chance?
I, who have been an undead for only a year, can defeat the undead who has lived for decades, perhaps, even centuries? The dead have their strengths, just like the living have theirs. If my opponent is the same immortal King, he must have the same level of regeneration ability as me. If the battle of endurance won’t work, I can’t help thinking that I won’t have any chances of winning… The Lord doesn’t say much. Looking at his remains in the dark, I think to distract myself from the pain. And I easily reached the answer.