Chapter 886
## Chapter 886
Tikan.
Jin had returned to Tikan after subduing three commanders in the fracture area that opened near the empire.
“My Lord, someone has requested an audience with you from among the Demon Kings.”
“What did they say?”
“There are Demon Kings called Tilias Visepps and Misol Huwan. They only appear as subordinates of Zito on the surface, but they are said to be core members of the anti-Zito faction.”
“What about my sister and Lady Syris?”
“Both are safe. It has been said that during the battle, those two Demon Kings eliminated other Demon Kings.”
Jin’s pupils narrowed.
‘According to Orgal, the key figure of the anti-Zito faction was Paellito, and he was defeated… Could there be other factions remaining?’
If true, it’s quite a rare piece of news. Without even cleaning up the ashes and blood of the battlefield, Jin headed straight for the situation room.
“Elder Sister, Lady Syris. Are both of you alright?”
Although he had already heard from Jet, Jin first inquired about the well-being of the two.
{Yes, we are fine, young patriarch. I exchanged some words with them first, and they seem to be decent people. Please have a good conversation with them. Both are here.}
“Understood, Elder Sister. This is Jin Runcandel. I heard you want to speak with me.”
{Tilias Visepps.}
{Misol Huwan. Nice to meet you, Jin Runcandel.}
“Yes, nice to meet you too. So, there are still some sane demons in the Demon World. I have a general idea of the situation on my way here. What do you want to discuss with me?”
{Visepps of the anti-Zito alliance, we wish to form a formal alliance with the Vamel alliance of the surface.}
“You’re quite direct. There are many things that need to be clarified: what exactly are you doing, the scale of your operations, why you want an alliance with us among all the forces of the human world, what benefits you can offer us, and so on. It seems there’s a lot that needs to be revealed first.”
{Jin Runcandel is right, Tilias.}
{Firstly, our job is literally to resist Zito.}
{Actually, we were close to success about 3,000 years ago. But Paellito abandoned us, which ultimately led to failure.}
“… 3,000 years ago? How old are you two?”
{I am over ten thousand years old. But our demon species has a cycle of forgetting, so we can’t fully experience ten thousand years.}
“Cycle of forgetting?”
{As time passes, we lose memories, regain some, and repeat. Typically, it happens about once every thousand years, it’s common to all demons, excluding immortals. That’s why the original bonds are important to us. We need to share what we forget with each other. Keep what we want to forget forever buried.}
The ‘cycle of forgetting’ was a unique natural phenomenon found only in the Demon World.
And Visepps had endured over 10 cycles of forgetting in 10,000 years, and was still standing against Zito.
“Um… I don’t fully understand, but I have a rough idea of how it feels. But Tilias, you should explain everything from now on. I’m sorry, but Misol’s words are too fast for me to understand.”
{Understood, I will keep quiet. Misol, Misol. My habit of acting like a fool is appearing again. Just pretend you didn’t hear what I said.}
“Anyway, you’ve been resisting Zito for an incredibly long time. Does that mean your strength must be considerable?”
{It was during our peak. But now… about a million, I guess.}
“It’s a huge army, isn’t it?”
{However, about 10,000 are actual combatants, and most of them are below the 6-star level. There are eleven individuals with Demon King level combat power. Including me and Misol, of course.}
“Then what about the remaining 990,000?”
{They are just ordinary people. They work, take care of their families, live their lives. However, most of our lives are stained with fear.}
Tilias had a sense of mission when he said “Ordinary people.”
‘If what they are saying is true, the Visepps have had a similar struggle to ours in the Demon World. For much longer than us.’
About 10,000 combatants, with most below 6 stars.
While they could still be called a large army, compared to the high-ranking demons they faced at the defensive wall and the high-ranking demons constantly emerging from the fracture, it was like fresh blood.
However, the fact that the 11 Demon Kings possessed at least superhuman level combat power made them valuable enough for an alliance. In addition, some of these Demon Kings, like Tilias and Misol, held high-ranking positions within Zito’s army.
“Is there any way to prove this?”
{Not at this moment. Having a conversation through a communication device is the best option. My authority allows me to block Sakiel’s crystal ball, even without raising suspicion. I can simply say it’s to prevent the enemy from using teleportation and communication devices during battles. However, if I had to block Sakiel’s sight even beyond Kikaro, suspicion would undoubtedly arise.}
As long as Tilias didn’t have a special power to block abilities, Sakiel could see most demons anywhere with a crystal ball.
{Due to our roles as spies, it will be difficult to provide you with more proof. We have to be cautious even when communicating with Visepps headquarters. Originally, all of our hideouts are in the True Demon World, so you can’t confirm anything personally at this time.}
“The ability to block teleportation and communication is an attractive addition to the alliance proposal. In any case, it seems we can only do business with you based on trust, right?”
[More than trust… It’s more like… faith. Believe it or not, we are truly exposing all our vulnerabilities. In this conversation, we are putting our lives and those of our comrades at stake. There is a Record Magician among you, right? What if that person records this conversation and delivers it to the True Demon World’s maritime base?]
“Unless this is part of Zito’s plan, they will likely end up dead.”
[Worse yet. We will be trapped forever in an endless cycle of suffering. Like our family members who are captive…]
“Family?”
[More than half of the family members, lovers, or… cherished people of the Visepps members were taken hostage by Zito. Maybe even more than half, considering some people might have forgotten the existence of family members who were taken during the cycle of forgetting.]
When Tilias said that, everyone who had been listening to the conversation shook their heads in disbelief. Euria had tried to discern whether Tilias and Misol were telling the truth, but Az Mil’s authority didn’t seem to affect the communication.
‘Faith…’
For a few seconds, Jin repeated that word and imagined Tilias and Misol on the other side of the communication. Faces felt through the calm voice, firm pupils that had been through hard struggles for a long time. That image formed in his mind. Luna probably felt the same, which is why she used the expression “decent people.”
“Why did you choose us? Haven’t you contacted Zipple or Kinzelo?”
{There are two reasons. First, among the major forces of the human world, we judged that the Vamel alliance has a slight resemblance to our Visepps. Second, there was no possibility of contact with Zipple and Kinzelo. Also, Sakiel is quite perceptive. If Misol and I were to engage in battles in the territories of various major forces and return unscathed each time, it would definitely raise suspicion.}
“So, when you were summoned to Kikaro today, you were taking advantage of a unique opportunity.”
{Exactly. I can’t remember everything, but probably in over ten cycles of forgetting, Visepps has never taken a gamble as bold as today’s.}
“Now is the time to explain the benefits. What advantage would we gain by forming an alliance with you?”
{You would gain a means to kill Zito.}
“And what is this means?”
{I can’t reveal it yet.}
“Did you forget you were the one who first invoked the word ‘faith’?”
{For us, it is a minimum security measure. What if you were trying to deceive us? Misol and I won’t be the only ones to suffer. The only method to defeat Zito will also disappear. And I can’t lie to you either. I will tell you the truth after our trust deepens. At some point, you might get angry, and your attitude might change.}
“You’re quite eloquent. You’re making the other party want to believe you.”
{Of course, while the means to kill Zito is crucial, that’s not all. Misol and I are Demon Kings. Whenever the opportunity arises, we could provide you with important inside information. For example… Recently, Zito has become obsessed with completely draining the White Whale’s crimson aura.}
“My Elder Sister’s crimson aura?”
{Yes, it seems Zito considers that crimson aura a threat to him. It could be Zito’s judgment, or maybe Paellito’s… but for demons, it was passed down as Zito’s order. That’s why the Demon Kings brought Zito’s flesh with them today.}
“What problem arises if the crimson aura is drained? Does the True Demon World know the details about this?”
{We are also gathering information about that through key figures on Paellito’s side. What is clear is that the True Demon World expects the White Whale’s crimson aura to be drained. It won’t be beneficial to you.}
Jin had been worried about Luna’s crimson aura. Since Cyron hadn’t left any details about the danger, Jin had concluded that it would be alright.
“I hadn’t considered that at all.”
{Misol, I, and Visepps dead, and Kukan are the Vanguard. In the future, Demon Kings and Commanders will continue to be sent to eliminate the White Whale’s crimson aura. Even if they become expendable, they can’t resist Zito’s orders.}
“Is that because they are also hostages, like the members of your Visepps?”
{No, it’s because they are brainwashed. Most of Zito’s subordinates are brainwashed through pain. Even though the cycles of forgetting arrive, they can’t forget the pain. So, among the high-ranking demons, many have compromised intelligence or abilities. Have you ever felt anything strange while dealing with them?}
{Yes, now that you mention it, those who came this time seemed a little less sharp.}
{Indeed, White Whale. The Gikalo you faced before was relatively completely brainwashed.}
“If there’s a way to undo the brainwashing, couldn’t that be a way to undermine Zito’s forces? I think it might be related to the means you mentioned to kill Zito.”
{Unfortunately, you’re wrong. We’ve also spent a lot of time looking for that method… But even the Witch says that Zito’s brainwashing can’t be undone. If the Witch can’t do it, then it’s something that no one in this world can achieve. Unless the deceased Sun God resurrects. Oh, I’ll tell you in advance, but we are completely opposed to the resurrection of the Sun God.}
“That part is also something I agree with. Alright, let me ask one last question.”
{…What is it?}
“Why did the Visepps choose us for an alliance? I understand the approximate scale and philosophy of the Visepps and what we would gain. But, what do you want from us?”
{Of course, a natural question… To fight alongside us. Until Zito disappears from this world.}
“It’s too big a promise to make at this moment. However, from the beginning, we will fight until Zito is defeated, regardless of you. But there is one thing we can definitely promise. Today’s events will not reach the ears of other demons. I swear it by the name of my clan.”
{In that case, each of us will continue to fight in our respective places, until the time comes when we can truly show our true faith. Do you understand that means we will officially speak again when that time comes?}
“Exactly. Tilias Visepps, Misol Huwan.”
{That should be enough. It seems we can end this conversation now. However, Jin Runcandel. Regardless of how you see us, from now on, we will consider you allies and carry out all operations accordingly.}
When Jin was about to respond, the communication abruptly cut off. Jin looked at the silent communication device and smiled.
“Just like my sister said, they seem like pretty decent people.”
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