The Demon Goes to Work Today As Well - Chapter 128

Chapter 128: Invasion Commencement (5)

Meanwhile, at the Imperial Palace training ground.

“What kind of person is the Demon Lord-nim actually?”

“I’m nervous thinking about seeing the Demon Lord-nim.”

“He must be incredible, right?”

“That’s a given.”

The knights and mages were brimming with anticipation after hearing the news that the Demon Lord-nim would be conducting the expedition ceremony.

“Arnold-nim, what kind of person is the Demon Lord-nim?”

Unable to contain his curiosity, one knight asked Arnold, who had experience meeting the Demon Lord-nim.

“What kind of person…”

Arnold, upon receiving the question, stroked his chin for a moment.

“What’s certain is that he’s not someone a lowly person like me can evaluate.”

He answered the knight’s question in a subdued voice.

“…I, I apologize.”

The knight belatedly realized his blunder and hastily bowed his head.

“I would appreciate it if you’d be careful from now on.”

“…Yes, I understand.”

As the knight repeatedly bowed with a pale expression.

“Tsk, this is why I hate dealing with those who haven’t met the Demon Lord-nim.”

“Those who haven’t met the Demon Lord-nim can’t escape their ignorance.”

“Indeed, since they haven’t met the Demon Lord-nim, their level of thinking would only be that far.”

The knights and mages who had experience meeting the Demon Lord scoffed and made dismissive remarks.

“””…”””

The expressions of the knights and mages who hadn’t met the Demon Lord hardened, but they soon relaxed their faces and forced awkward smiles.

“You are absolutely right.”

“Haha, I guess we can cast off our ignorance with this opportunity.”

“As expected, those who have met him are different.”
T h is w a s co p i e d fr o m k i n g m t l.o rg

The reason they were being so humble despite being in the same realm was simple.

It was because they hadn’t met the Demon Lord.

Thi s w a s c o p i e d f ro m k i ng m t l . o rg
Those who had met the Demon Lord were called ‘the chosen ones,’ so those who hadn’t could only feel somewhat intimidated.

T h is w as co p i e d f r o m k i n g m t l .or g
“Now, let’s all wait quietly. The Demon Lord-nim will be here soon.”

“””Understood.”””

At Arnold’s words, the knights and mages nodded and straightened their postures.

As they waited with anticipation.

Rumble—!
Th i s wa s c o p i ed fro m k i n g mt l.o r g

“””Ugh?!”””

An overwhelming energy pressed down on their bodies.

‘…Has he arrived?’

‘Such immense power…?’

‘This is the Demon Lord-nim…!’

The knights and mages could sense the Demon Lord-nim’s presence from the energy pressing down on them.

Gulp—

As the energy grew stronger, the knights and mages gulped and darted their eyes around.

Thud, thud, thud.

They could see a figure approaching from afar, exuding a noble aura.

“””Ah…”””

The knights and mages gasped in unison, letting out a collective sigh of admiration.

Horns curved like those of a black goat. Black lines extending beneath his eyes.

Jet-black armor that seemed to have swallowed darkness itself.

A violet gemstone that seemed to announce his majesty.

A crimson cloak, deeper in color than blood.

The knights and mages were awestruck by the absolute ruler’s presence, gazing at the Demon with eyes filled with reverence.

‘…Am I dreaming right now?’

‘If it’s a dream, I hope I never wake up.’

‘To meet the Demon Lord-nim…!’

‘I’ll never forget this moment for the rest of my life!’

Overwhelmed with emotion, the knights and mages were so engrossed that they didn’t even realize the tears streaming down their cheeks.

Thud, thud, thud.
T h i s w as co pi ed f r o m k i ng m t l . o r g

When the Demon reached close proximity.

Thump—!

As if rehearsed, all the knights and mages simultaneously dropped to one knee without a hint of hesitation.

‘My body?’

‘Involuntarily?’

‘This can’t be…!’

They couldn’t hide their shock as they knelt.
T h i s w as c o p i e d fr om ki n gm t l . or g

It was because their bodies had reacted instinctively, not by their own will.

In other words, their bodies had recognized their master and acted accordingly.

Thud, thud, thud.

The Demon ascended the platform set up in the training ground.

Sweep—

He glanced over the knights and mages with haughty eyes.

And as the Demon opened his mouth.

“Greetings. It’s been a while since I’ve shown my face.”

A sticky voice, as if it had swallowed the abyss, flowed out.

“””!!!”””

A voice that felt so dignified that it made them wonder if lowly creatures like them were even worthy of hearing the Demon Lord-nim’s voice.

‘…This is the absolute ruler who reigns over the heavens.’

‘I think I understand why they distinguish between those who have met him and those who haven’t.’

‘Yes, it’s only natural for someone who hasn’t met the Demon Lord-nim to appear repulsive when they speak of him.’

The knights and mages were filled with pride at having witnessed such a being.

“I heard from Elvis. That you have reached a realm that higher beings rarely achieve.”

T h i s w as co p i e d f r om k i n g m t l . o r g
It was already an honor to witness the Demon Lord-nim, but for him to acknowledge the achievements of lowly creatures like them?

“It couldn’t have been easy to reach that realm. You’ve done well.”

Moreover, it didn’t end there. The Demon Lord-nim acknowledged their achievements.

“””Ah, ah…”””

The knights and mages felt a thrill, happy that their efforts hadn’t been in vain.

Trickle—

Perhaps the thrill had reached their lower bodies, as the training ground floor became soaked.

“…”

Seeing this, Jung Minwoo’s expression hardened slightly, and beads of cold sweat formed on the horns on his forehead.

Jung Minwoo, seeing the soaked training ground floor.

‘Is that what I think it is?’

He was bewildered by the unexpected behavior of his Demons.

‘…No, how can the floor get soaked just from a few words?’

He was bewildered by the behavior that defied common sense.

‘No, come to think of it, it’s not that hard to understand.’

When he saw it from the perspective of his Demons, not his own, he thought it was entirely possible for them to act this way.

‘From their perspective, it’s like witnessing an omnipotent god.’

Since he had bestowed upon them powerful strength, their faith would only grow stronger.

But then, for this omnipotent god to praise them?

They would immediately lose their composure.

Who could remain calm after being praised by a god?

‘Ah, there’s Elvis.’

He had been with him for a long time, so he was an exception.

‘Thinking from a different perspective, it’s kind of admirable.’

Just by changing his perspective, his Demons appeared to be incredibly loyal subjects.

‘Alright, let’s continue speaking.’

If he stayed silent for too long and his Demons noticed they had wet themselves, it could lead to an embarrassing situation.

“As you all know, the first target of our invasion is the ‘Hammer’ Kingdom.”

Jung Minwoo spoke, maintaining a solemn expression.

“I have no doubt that you will successfully carry out the first invasion and ultimately conquer the ‘Liger’ planet.”

At his words of trust, the Demons’ eyes gleamed, even flashing.

Their eyes resembled those of fanatics.

“…You will surely face hardships and adversity during the invasion, but I believe you will overcome them without difficulty.”

Jung Minwoo continued speaking, deliberately avoiding their gaze.

“If you successfully conquer the ‘Liger’ planet, I promise to reward you accordingly.”

And when he mentioned rewards.

“””Rewards…”””

Greed flickered in the Demons’ eyes.

‘Their morale must be at its peak now, right?’

He could sense their morale soaring just by looking at them. It seemed it was time to move on to the next stage.
T his wa s cop i e d fro m k i ng m tl .o r g

Jung Minwoo took out the ‘VIP’ card from his subspace and infused it with demonic energy.

【Welcome, customer】

A message window appeared, followed by a hologram.

After purchasing the ‘Interplanetary Portal Ticket,’ Jung Minwoo immediately activated the artifact.

【Please set the planet and coordinates for the portal】

A message window appeared before his eyes.

‘Liger planet. The coordinates are…’

T hi s wa s c o pie d f r o m ki ng mt l . org
He set the planet and the coordinates he received from Gorion.

【Opening a portal between ‘Dainik’ planet and ‘Liger’ planet】

Along with the message announcing the portal’s activation.

Crackle—

A giant crack appeared in the air.

Whoosh—

T h is w a s c op ie d f ro m ki n g m t l . o r g
A dark red portal emerged.

“Now, jump into the portal immediately. Begin the invasion!”

He shouted, pointing at the newly formed portal.

“””Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!”””

The Demons raised their swords and staffs, charging towards the portal.

Lunalic Penlip.

The eldest son of a prestigious family renowned for their sword-making, and a notorious troublemaker.

“Damn it, I said I only eat meat!”

His day began by flipping the dining table.

“…The head of the family has strictly forbidden meat.”

The butler attending him sighed softly and explained why there was no meat served.

“Then at least bring something similar?!”

The eldest son, ‘Lunalic Penlip,’ raised his voice, blaming the butler.

“That’s why I prepared fish instead of meat…?”

“Fish is fishy!!!”

At Lunalic Penlip’s complaint, the butler bowed his head and bit his lower lip hard.

“Tsk, useless bastard.”

He wanted to argue about who was truly useless, given the insults he endured.

“I apologize.”

But knowing he would lose his head if he did, the butler could only apologize with his head bowed.

“You’re not going to tell me I can’t have alcohol too, are you?”

“There is also a strict order to abstain from alcohol…”

“Then what am I supposed to eat and live on?!”

Crash—

Lunalic Penlip smashed the surrounding objects, yelling in frustration.

“If you want to eat meat and drink alcohol, why don’t you learn the family’s secret techniques?”

At the butler’s words, spoken out of desperation, Lunalic Penlip frowned and shouted.

“You want me to hold a hammer?!”

“The head of the family has ordered you to abstain from meat and alcohol until you learn the secret techniques. What can I do?”

“Shut up! I want to wield a sword, not a hammer!”

As evident from their conversation, Lunalic Penlip yearned to swing a sword rather than inherit the family business.

“…If you truly desire to wield a sword, shouldn’t you at least train?”

But as implied by the butler’s words, he had never touched a sword in his life.

“No, how can I train with the family pressuring me?”

“Didn’t you refuse when the head of the family offered to provide you with a knight instructor?”

“Shut up! What do you know about my situation?!”

“…”

The butler sighed deeply and rubbed his face.

“Damn it, I’ve lost my appetite.”

Lunalic Penlip, as if he couldn’t stand being there any longer, grabbed his coat and started preparing to leave.

“…Where are you going?”

“Why do you need to know?”

“I need to know where you’re going…”

“Shut up before I punch you in the face.”

“…”

Lunalic Penlip, shaking off the butler’s hand, headed towards the back mountain behind the family estate.

‘Tsk, I’ll become a famous knight someday and put the family in their place.’

As he grumbled and walked.

‘I’ll rest here and return to the family estate at night.’

A crude-looking cabin appeared.

Lunalic Penlip naturally entered the cabin.

‘There’s nothing like alcohol when I’m in a bad mood!’

He took out the alcohol stored in the cabin and lay down on the hammock set up outside.

“Ah, I really did a good job making this hammock.”

As he poured alcohol into his mouth repeatedly.

Crackle—

A strange sound reached his ears.

“What’s that?”

Lunalic Penlip tilted his head and turned his gaze towards the direction of the sound.

“Gasp!”

He could see an ominous dark red portal forming.

‘I, I have to inform the family…!’

He didn’t know what the portal was, but judging from its ominous appearance, something bad was bound to happen.

He got off the hammock, about to return to the family estate.

Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud—!

Humans clad in black armor and humans with black hoods pulled over their heads started pouring out of the portal.