[ The story is completely fictional, it has no relation to reality. ]
Name: Demon King
Author: Hridoy Bappi
Publish: Niloyer Core
Part: 37
(Demonic Forest)
Everyone is busy sleeping in their tents. Only Alex and Elin are standing outside talking to each other. No one would expect that the ice-cold Elin would talk to another boy. Of course, Doofus would probably go crazy if he saw this situation. Let's not go into this conversation, let's get to the main point.
Alex couldn't find out any information from his magical item. In one sense, it was of no use or information. So he knew he had to take help from another item. And the opportunity came to him. Elin, who also had Beelzebub's magical item, was standing in front of Alex. Alex had wanted to know many things before but couldn't. But today, at least he had to know a little bit.
-->>Could you elaborate a little on the key you mentioned? (Alex)
Alex, however, understood a little about this key. Still, he asked to be completely sure. As far as Alex knows, keys are called magical items that Beelzebub himself has used. Alex doesn't know how many such items there are. But surely Elin can give it to him.
-->>There are countless magical items in the Tower of Gluttony. Many are so powerful that it is possible to destroy a kingdom with ease. However, the key is different from all magical items. Because it is a magical item for the personal use of the tower owner. And there are many secrets among them. A total of four keys were found in the tower, but through yours, the fifth key was found. Because of which everyone else like me will come for your life. Not only for yours but now they will come for my life as well. (Elaine)
Alex understood Elin's words. He would have known this information long ago if it weren't for the memory seal of the jinn inside his ring. However, this information was quite useful to him for a while.
-->>Since I have one, I know that no one but the owner can use it. So what will you or the other three do with it? (Alex)
Alex had understood this by observing his ring closely. Since neither he nor anyone else could take it from his hand, it meant that this magical item would not be chosen by another owner. A question came to Alex's mind and settled.
-->>Will something happen if the keys are put together?
Alex's question was very interesting. Even if he didn't see anything else inside Elin, he could see greed for the ring. For which Elin could have killed him. But for some reason, maybe he was refraining from doing so. Alex used the Info skill. The level above Elin's head was still questionable. Which meant that Elin was not weak at all.
There is no doubt that Elin is also hiding her powers like Alex. Alex Apatow cannot see the levels of three members of his team. Chain, Mio and Elin. After reaching level forty, he can see Luba's level correctly, which is fifty. However, Alex has no idea about the power of these three. All three have not shown their true powers yet.
Elin was silent for a while after Alex's question. She was searching for an answer. What to say to the boy. She had decided to follow Alex closely. But she couldn't give him all the information beforehand. What if Elin changed her mind later?
"Well, I think it wouldn't be a problem if I said a little." (Ellen thought)
Elin opened her mouth and looked up at the sky.
-->>If the five keys are collected, the original owner of the tower will be alive. (Elin)
Elin didn't say anything else. From there, she left for her tent, telling Alex to be careful. Not only now, but also when the test was over, their lives were in danger even if they entered the capital. And that was why Elin had come to warn Alex. Alex paid a little attention to this. In the past, if he heard or thought of something important, he wouldn't think about it for long. But this was a completely different piece of information.
"Then if the five magical items are combined, Beelzebub will come back to life."
Although this will be great news for Beelzebub's own people. But it is not good news for Alex at all. If Beelzebub is born again, then Alex will definitely not be able to use Alex's powers anymore. Because the real owner of everything is Beelzebub himself. If he is alive, then all of Alex's powers will also go to him.
Alex understood the purpose of this tower to some extent. Still, he needed more answers to become the S.O.R.. Alex wanted to enter his tent but he didn't. Instead, he left their camp and headed back towards the second zone. They had originally set up camp at the beginning of the third zone, so there was only a few meters between them and the second zone. There are many reasons for Alex's level increase, however,
"It seems like another reason has been added. I need to get stronger soon." (Alex is thinking)
Alex stepped back into the second zone. His team had entered the third zone by defeating a very powerful demonic beast at the end of the second zone. They suspected that there were a few hybrids there, so they didn't get into any fights. However, this was a good opportunity for Alex. He understood what kind of danger was waiting for him.
According to Elin, a powerful person is coming from the tower for the two of them. In Alex's previous world, everyone in the tower only had the opportunity to enter from the test ground to the first floor. So Alex doesn't know the highest example of the power of the people in the tower. Since this tower is over a thousand years old in this world, it means that the people inside must be very powerful. Alex can't think of anyone as weak. And besides,
-->>I can't trust anyone. I have to achieve everything through my own strength. (Alex)
Alex knows the consequences of trusting someone too much. He has been betrayed many times in his life. Not just once or twice. If you count, it could be hundreds of times. But the most painful was from his wife in the East Tower. Alex never expected that he would do such a thing to his husband. Alex's anger had stopped long ago, but Alex still felt powerless.
-->>I don't want to be in a situation where I have nothing to do but watch. (Alex)
In that dungeon of the tower, Alex had become quite hopeless. He was dying of poison. The pain of seeing the man he loved leave with another boy was still somewhere in his mind. However, because he had lost all emotion, it was no longer being expressed.
Alex walked into the second zone. He couldn't waste time here. So he activated his skill without waiting,
"Skeleton Army"
As soon as Alex's skill was activated, smoke formed from the ground. It formed again like water in many places. One undead came out of each. Alex can create a total of thirty undead according to his level, but the number will increase over time. Thirty-nine ordinary fox skeletons and one general fox skeleton, Alex calls them this way, Apatoot. General Skeleton is standing in front of everyone and the rest of the undead are standing in line behind him. Everyone is bowing their heads in front of Alex. It seems that Alex is their king and they are his loyal soldiers.
The skill is very useful. Especially for someone like Alex. Because he doesn't trust anyone. No matter what they look like from the outside. On the inside, Alex still doesn't fully trust Maria or Almond. So these undead are perfect for Alex who will never be able to stab their master in the back.
"I need to arrange for a stronger skeleton." (Alex thought as he saw them)
Alex didn't waste any more time standing. He knew that even though he had high agility, it was nothing to General Skeleton Fox. So he climbed on top of the general. Even though the general was twice as big as a normal fox, he looked quite scary to him when he was alive. But now he was no less scary. After Alex climbed on top of him, all his undead started moving on his orders to find the demonic beast. Alex basically wanted to meet a hybrid. That way, he wouldn't have to kill many demonic beasts. And if it was strong, Alex would be able to go up ten levels in no time.
The undead did not delay their master's orders any longer. As soon as General Skeleton Fox received his master's order, he started running with his master on his shoulders. His speed was much higher than the others. He started running at such a speed that the others were almost invisible. However, Alex did not worry about that because no matter where he was, he and his skeletons' location could be known in an instant.
General Skeleton traveled a long distance very quickly under his master's orders. With its help, it was possible to cover a day's journey in an hour. Perhaps many people were now able to understand its speed. Alex felt like he was riding the wind. Its speed was so high that it seemed like he would fall behind. Alex didn't pay much attention to it. His destination was a place called the Demonic Spiders' place.
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(as Alex)
I heard the rest of the team say that the Demonic Spider is a very dangerous demonic beast. It's not because of their strength but because of their numbers. A demonic spider mother can give birth to one hundred to five hundred babies at a time, each of whom is a demonic spider. Now if I can attack their real home, my level will increase a lot.
I haven't used Gluttony for a long time. This skill is making me a bad habit. If I don't use it, I can't control my hunger. I thought it was normal at first, but gradually I realized that the reason for it was Gluttony. Gluttony means hunger. Of course, this should be expected. Because the skill belonged to the hungriest person in the universe. Whose desire was to consume everything.
With the help of my General Skeleton, it didn't take me long. I was able to reach it faster than I thought. It took a long time to stay on Earth, an hour or two. But since the Tower arrived, it was only a short time. People didn't even know how time started to pass. Although I still felt annoyed, after coming to this world, I realized that time has no value here. Of course, it would be completely wrong to say that. Time has value everywhere. However, people don't give it the same importance as everyone else in the world. It can take one to two years to reach a place here, which many people walk to. Are the people of the world so patient? Of course, at one time, the people of the world were also patient. However, with time, people's comforts also increase by developing modern technology. And the main reason for this is that everyone in the world is very lazy.
I didn't think about the rest. Because there are demonic spiders in front of me. By hunting them, I can increase my level. The demonic forest is already full of dense vegetation. So the light is not easily visible. However, my skeleton did a very good job of lighting. It is not completely black around them, but a light blue smoke comes out with black. Which shines very brightly at night. In this light, I can see quite a bit ahead. And not only that, my skeleton was once a demonic fox. Foxes can see very clearly in the darkness of the night. So I had no problem reaching inside the trees here.
I got down from the skeleton. I looked around once. There was no such amazing light coming out of the skeleton. However, even in the dim light, I could see quite well nearby. Several demonic spiders had made their nests or traps on the trees through webs. Realizing my presence, everyone's attention turned to me. I started using my skills together.
"Info"
"Skeleton Army"
I sent the rest of my skeletons back to sleep so I wouldn't have to wait too long for them. So I summoned them again. My level will increase a lot here.
A smile of satisfaction spread across my lips as I gave my undead an order.
-->>Let's fight.
To Be Continued ...
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