Chapter 413

〈Chapter 413〉 Part 1, Chapter 17, Section 21

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Just before the dreaded P-Ming Out was about to occur.

Chaos erupted outside as well. Sir Gawein, the head of the Round Table, officially revealed that Cardinal Adolf Wilhelm was a monster.

[It was announced that the assassin had already shot the cardinal’s heart with pinpoint accuracy, and the core embedded in his heart had shattered. Considering the methods used against other priest monsters, it is presumed that after striking the heart, the body was instantly reduced to ashes using some means. The perpetrators are believed to be a young male-female duo.]

This revelation sparked curiosity among people regarding the weakness of monsters being their cores, as well as the identity of the one who assassinated the cardinal. Who could possibly kill a monster by shattering its core?

– It’s an unnamed hero! A righteous person!

– No way, this is the work of a hunter. Aren’t monster bounties quite lucrative?

– Or maybe a villain killed the cardinal just before the world’s end, and they got lucky?

Everyone voiced their own theories amidst the chaos. Following the revelation that the prestigious cardinal was a monster, the backlash fell squarely on <Brain> Jupiter.

Why did this happen on the day Jupiter came to calm down the airport in Rome? While the same logic could apply to Gawein, unfortunately, Gawein was present in front of the public at the time.

Jupiter’s whereabouts were unknown. From before the assassination of the cardinal until now.

– Brain, come out and reveal the truth!

– Prove to the citizens that you’re not a monster!

There exists no device yet to distinguish between humans and monsters. However, people were suspicious of Jupiter’s usual demeanor and reasoned, if even the benevolent cardinal turned out to be a monster, wouldn’t Jupiter be the same?

– Otherwise, admit that you killed the cardinal!

People preferred the latter. They hoped for an excuse, like killing the cardinal directly being too difficult, so opting for assassination instead.

However, Jupiter remained hidden.

As if to provoke the growing unease of those questioning him, he stayed inside the temporary quarters of the association without coming out.

Why won’t he face the public?

The reason was simple.

He was a monster.

A monster under Azidahaka.

***

KWAANG!!

<Brain> Jupiter slammed his fist into the wall. A depression in the shape of his fist formed in the wall, but that wasn’t important. The assassination of the cardinal—it was his mission, but someone had stolen his thunder.

‘I have no face to show my master now.’

The master commanded Jupiter: assassinate the cardinal. The reason for the assassination was singular—to kill him and use him as a medium to open a dimensional gate, causing chaos.

But it turned out the assassination target wasn’t human but a monster. Even more surprisingly, the monster was killed. Jupiter couldn’t act freely.

“Until Master gives me orders—”

“What?”

A delicate voice echoed from the void. Jupiter immediately prostrated himself and began his praise.

“Praise the Queen of Darkness! True ruler of the Dark Legion! O <Azidahaka>, why do you grace this humble place…?”

“I’ve come to commend your mission.”

Contrary to the words, Azidahaka’s voice was cold. Jupiter dared to lift his head slightly, and as always, beneath her elegant Gothic dress, her sheer outfit revealed her white body, which was beautiful. Azidahaka covered her face with a fan.

“You killed the cardinal, didn’t you? But it wasn’t you, right?”

“…Forgive me! If I had moved just a bit faster!”

“Someone who talks big doesn’t seem to move quickly when it comes to actual tasks.”

“…”

Azidahaka’s insult made Jupiter’s anger rise, but he suppressed it. He was Azidahaka’s monster, and losing his temper wouldn’t get him anywhere near tasting her exquisite form. Even if it were just a projection, if Azidahaka disliked it, the projection would vanish instantly.

“…Forgive me, Your Majesty. Weren’t you in Mexico just now?”

“That’s correct. Until just now, I was. If only a certain incompetent hadn’t been sitting around doing nothing.”

Azidahaka tapped Jupiter’s forehead lightly with her bare foot. Jupiter wanted to lick her flawless, spotless foot but hadn’t received any permission yet.

“You should’ve at least pretended to kill him yourself. That way, no one would suspect you. As it stands, your room to maneuver has decreased. What am I supposed to do with you? Meanwhile, your Phoenix officers manage themselves properly without issue. Honestly, how come I have such unlucky subordinates?”

“…I’m unworthy.”

“Of course, you’re unworthy. All of you, obsessed with devouring your master’s body during heat season. Do I really have such poor judgment in choosing people? They were all reputed to be kind and innocent until they started falling apart morally, turning into complete perverts.”

“…”

Jupiter wanted to make excuses. Initially, he shouldn’t have tempted people into succumbing to desire. But he couldn’t reveal his true thoughts. Though criminal thinking, if he exposed them, Azidahaka would surely refuse to spread her legs.

“So.”

Azidahaka stepped heavily on Jupiter with her bare foot. Kneeling, Jupiter’s back hit the floor.

“I’ve come here to dispose of you since you’ve lost your utility. Personally.”

“…?! Huhk?!”

Jupiter felt his heart sink. Could it be that such favor was bestowed upon him? The Azidahaka stepping on his face wasn’t a projection but the real thing, the main body.

“Huuhk, Huuhk!”

“You’re about to become the cornerstone of the gate.”

Darkness emitted by Azidahaka enveloped Jupiter’s face. Following her command, Jupiter stripped off his pants, pulled out his member, and began violently masturbating.

“Huuhk, Huuhk, Damn bitch, Huuhk!”

“…Honestly, you guys can’t keep your minds straight just by seeing hallucinations.”

Azidahaka directed her magic power toward the core in Jupiter’s heart. At the moment the trigger is pulled, a dimensional gate will open in the center of Rome, and the Dark Demon Dragon will burst forth.

“Tsk.”

Azidahaka spat on Jupiter’s chest as he wildly thrusted into the air, imagining the hallucination of Azidahaka. Unaware that his body was gradually turning purple, he continued.

That was the current situation.

What was happening inside Brain’s room.

***

With Brain’s disappearance, public sentiment worsened. Immediately after the cardinal’s assassination, the representative hero near Greece-Rome didn’t come out, leaving the populace no choice but to fall into fear.

– Isn’t Brain really a monster?

– He must be hiding because his monster nature was exposed.

-Nevermind, I’m escaping from Rome right now lol.

All kinds of unrest broke out. However, the reason there wasn’t a massive disturbance was due to one man steadfastly holding his ground in Rome.

<Sacred Sword> Gawein. After achieving SS Rank and receiving a new title, he shed his previous indecisiveness and actively worked to quell the unrest in Rome.

Behind him was <Princess> Aruel. Somewhat resembling each other, the knight and princess swiftly resolved the cardinal assassination incident and eventually reached the door to Jupiter’s quarters.

“Your Highness, it might be safer to evacuate…”

“Don’t worry. Rather, hasn’t the door opened yet?”

Aruel pointed to the tightly shut iron door. Only the person inside could open it, and people were earnestly trying to coax Jupiter out.

“He… has not responded at all since a while ago.”

“Move aside. Let me speak to him.”

Aruel parted the heroes to either side. People had already witnessed Aruel calming the unrest firsthand. Perhaps she could persuade Jupiter to come out.

Among the crowd who stepped back, Aruel took a deep breath and shouted.

“Sir Gawein!!”

Aruel stepped aside. Gawein charged forward like lightning, his claymore slung over his shoulder glowing faintly golden.

“Haaa—-t!”

Before anyone could stop him, Gawein slashed downward with both hands. The door split diagonally, and Aruel kicked the severed halves away.

“Brain! We’ve come to talk–”

Upon kicking the door open, Aruel froze. The man kneeling with his back reclined, thrusting into the air, was undoubtedly Brain. And Aruel had no tolerance for such scenes.

“…”

Gawein hurriedly reached out to Aruel from behind. But at that moment, Jupiter’s hand moved faster than light. Sparks flew from his beet-red body.

“Huuuaaah Azidahaka!!!”

With a monstrous moan, Jupiter arched his back towards the ceiling. His towering erection discharged thick, milky fluid like a thunder god’s spear. So powerful was the discharge that it splattered off the ceiling in all directions.

“A-”

Aruel, unable to react, stared blankly at the whiteness. Her legs wouldn’t move even if she tried to escape.

Wosh!

Gawein grabbed Aruel and spun around. Though knights should avoid embracing members of royalty, Gawein prioritized saving her life.

“G-Gawein sir…?”

“It’s alright, Aruel.”

Gawein placed his hand behind his head. With a squelching sound, his expression contorted. Aruel had never seen Gawein look so terrifying.

“Gawein sir!!!”

Those outside screamed. Gawein’s response was delayed due to the unpleasant sensation on his hand.

“……!!”

Gawein shoved Aruel away with his elbow. The force was so strong that Aruel stumbled backward.

“Gawein sir!!”

Thud.

From within Brain’s body, the Black Dragon emerged, swallowing Gawein whole.

And at that moment.

Eeeeeeeeeeeng—–

As everyone’s smartwatches sounded the dimensional gate alert, the Black Dragon—Dark Demon Dragon—burst through the building into the sky from Brain’s body.

A dimensional gate opened in Rome.

Coincidentally, this was the exact moment Phoenix revealed her true identity.

***

After the dreaded P-Ming Out. Hydra stared blankly up at me. Despite me holding her wrist and looking down, Hydra still seemed dazed.

“What are you doing? It’s me. Me. Phoenix. Nice to meet you.”

“Ah… Liar. You’re fake. Where’s the real Xian?”

“Really? Who’s that? I’m Phoenix. Fufufu.”

I straddled Hydra’s hips to prevent her from moving her legs. Our thighs brushed against each other through thin fabric, and Hydra’s face immediately turned red.

“Your mind isn’t working properly, huh? I am Xian!”

“Lie!”

Hydra sobbed and vented her anger. How should I mess with her? Adjusting my tone, I whispered into her ear.

“Can’t you tell even if I say it like this?”

“Khuh!”

Hydra turned her head, hiccupping. I whispered into her ear in Baek Cheonghwa’s exact voice.

“All the times we slept together last night and today’s attempt to lie together—all of that was done by my male form. Fufufu. Since the moment I arrived in Rome from Russia, the real me has been pretending to be possessed by Xian.”

I moved her wrists above her head. Facing her directly, I locked eyes with Hydra.

“Ta-da! Now you know the shocking truth! Fufufu, it was fun spending two days on this Rome date with you!”

“Really… you’re Xian…?”

“Why? Do I need to show you directly?”

I set my body ablaze. I transformed back into adult Baek Cheonghwa, pressing down on Hydra. Although she resisted, she couldn’t fight against my revealed strength.

“How? I clearly scanned your body?”

“Even if you stripped me, you should’ve peeled off the shell completely.”

I made my chest transparent. Hydra’s gaze pierced through my coat and shirt, and the concrete-like mass encasing my core fell off. The fake core disguised as mine—Deokbae’s core (shell type)—rolled helplessly onto the floor.

“Let me introduce you. My second-in-command. The monster power you sensed wasn’t mine but this monster’s, got it?”

“…Hold on, hold on.”

Hydra’s expression darkened.

“So this monster is Xian? Switch back to Xian!”

“Are you stupid? You’re too flustered to think clearly, aren’t you? Look, it’s still me despite that thing falling off. This is my male form. That’s just some bald gangster thug. Hehe,”

“…”

Hydra closed her eyes, looking utterly confused. Thoughts raced through her mind as I transformed back into Cheongnyeon and faced her.

“The illusionist pretending to be me in Mexico. Seok Harang, whom you knew all along is my ally. All the Euros paid here were from an account prepared beforehand. Karna waiting in Korea to distract your attention. Fufu, you don’t know how much effort went into winning you over.”

“To win me over…”

“Exactly. I couldn’t afford to not focus on winning you over more than anyone else. You’re that resourceful.”

I switched back to Cheongnyeon’s face to declare victory.

“Led you to the hideout out of infatuation with a guy. Fufufu.”

“…Alright, I concede. Just do one thing for me, and I’ll accept defeat willingly. No monster transformation or beastification.”

Unexpectedly, Hydra didn’t resist. My heart sank as I wondered what she would ask.

“What is it?”

“If you transform into Xian and shrink your size, try seducing me sexually.”

“…”

Hydra looked as if she’d smoke a cigarette if she had one, her expression bitter.

“Even if I die, having sex with a shota once wouldn’t be bad, right?”