The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 407

The battlefield was cleared.

Roman Dmitry made sure everything was safe. Then, he told his soldiers to rest and called his important officers.

The conference room was empty without Roman Dmitry. It felt sad and empty.

The key officers, still smelling of blood from the battle, quickly came into the room. Once everyone was seated, Lucas reported on the situation.

Lucas spoke about the enemy. “They are getting ready for a final fight in their capital city,” he said. “They are trying to buy time.” Kronos is forcing nobles to join the army. They have also warned everyone: if you surrender, you will be punished.”

The situation had changed.

Kronos, once very powerful, was getting weaker. The death of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, like Aleksandr, made things even worse.

Usually, Kronos would have used their large land to attack first.

But Kronos thought they needed one big attack to beat Roman Dmitry. So, they gave up some land and got ready for the final battle.

Their will.

It was clear.

When they said no to peace, it was clear. They were determined to fight until the very end.

Chris spoke next. “We shouldn’t give the enemy more time to get ready for their last fight,” he said. “Let’s split our army and clear the area around the capital. The soldiers they are forcing to fight now are just weak and buying time. Fighting them one by one is a waste of time. We need to be quick and sure. If we clear the area and then attack the capital of Kronos, we can defeat the Kronos Empire.”

Lucas agreed. “Yes,” he said. “Even if we split our army, we are strong enough to defeat the enemies who are just trying to slow us down.”

Chris and Lucas.

The two men agreed.

The other key officers nodded, and Roman Dmitry agreed as well.

This war.

A quick end was important.

The war was already tiring, and a long war with Kronos would be dangerous for Dmitry.

So, he had been thinking about splitting the army from the start.

Even though Roman Dmitry had decided, he was still thinking about the best way to do it.

‘Chris and Kevin. Their relationship has been changing lately.’

Their competition.

He knew about it.

They were becoming more aware of each other, and this war seemed to have made it even stronger.

He didn’t mind it.

The rule of the jungle said that you must compete to survive. Even those who followed Roman Dmitry in his past life competed, even if they were friends.

Mad Demon, Blood Demon, Sword Demon, and so on.

Everyone wanted to be the second-in-command.

This kind of competition helped him win in his past life in Murim.

So.

It was necessary.

Instead of stopping it, he made it worse.

“I agree with you,” he said. “We still have many problems. There’s no reason to waste time with Kronos. From now on, we will split our army into three groups to clear the area. First, the main army, led by me, will go to the capital along the planned path. And Chris.”

“Yes.”

“Your army will go to the left. That area is where many nobles are being forced to fight. Your main job is to stop anything unexpected from happening. Take any weapons or supplies that the enemy could use. Destroy everything else. And kill anyone who refuses to surrender. If you leave them alive, they might attack us from behind.”

“Understood.”

“Edwin.”

“Speak.”

Edwin Hector looked at him.

Meeting with Dmitry’s key officers now felt normal.

“Your army will go to the right. Your mission is the same as Chris’s: clear the area. But be careful! Do it well and with as little damage as possible. If you rush in without thinking, it will be worse than if we didn’t split up at all. And Kevin.”

“…Yes?”

He was surprised.

He had been looking sad because he hadn’t been called, but then Roman Dmitry looked at him.

Looking at Kevin.

Roman Dmitry said.

“You will follow Edwin. Help him and get results that will make me happy.”

The meeting ended.

Roman Dmitry’s words.

Kevin couldn’t stop thinking about them.

“You will follow Edwin. Help him and get results that will make me happy.”

It wasn’t just about trust.

Roman Dmitry.

He knew everything.

Kevin felt excited when he realized that Roman Dmitry was setting up a competition for them.

‘The Lord has sent a clear message to me and Chris. He wants us to compete, but he also wants us to get real results, not just focus on beating each other. I need to win against Chris, but I also need to do a good job for the Lord,’ Kevin thought.

He walked faster.

He needed one person to help him with his plans.

“Prince Edwin.”

“What is it?”

“I need to talk to you alone.”

Edwin Hector.

He was the commander of the Third Army.

Kevin wasn’t a great commander, so he wasn’t given an army to lead, unlike Chris.

He didn’t mind. He knew how good Edwin Hector was as a commander.

Kevin felt lucky that Edwin was his leader.

Kevin said.

“I want to really prove myself in this war. Please use me as much as you can. I will do anything to get the best results.”

Edwin Hector smiled.

He didn’t know why, but he thought it was funny.

“I’m glad you said that,” he replied. “Since joining Dmitry, I’ve had something I’ve wanted to do. Roman Dmitry has many talented people like you, Kevin. They are smart and can do many things in battle. As a commander, it’s exciting to lead people like them.”

Simple thirst.

It had become a desire before he knew it.

When Roman Dmitry called his name, Edwin Hector felt excited.

“Don’t worry, Kevin,” Edwin said with a smile. “I’ve been waiting for a chance like this. And it’s not just about your request, I want to show what I can do too.”

Several days passed.

War was mostly marching.

After taking one fortress, they quickly moved to the next. They used special gates that could teleport them short distances.

Because of that, Dmitry reached his destination in a few days.

It was a bit to the north-east. They knew the enemy would have soldiers there because it was a good place to defend.

As they arrived, they could see enemies on the castle walls. Horns blared, and soldiers rushed around. Dmitry knew they had to wait until night.

Late at night.

The plan began.

Inside the well.

Kevin quietly looked out.

Moonlight slanted down into the narrow well shaft. Kevin began to climb the well wall without a sound, raising his mana.

Hao Mun had planned well for this war.

They had checked many fortresses, including this one guarded by Count Jean-Pierre. They had even found secret tunnels connected to water.

The passage was small.

Only Kevin could move through it, but that was enough to carry out the plan.

“The enemies will be ready for attacks by small groups. The castle gates will be heavily guarded, so don’t attack them. Our goal is just to let them know that Dmitry is here and is planning something.”

It was Edwin Hector’s order.

He landed outside the well.

No one heard his footsteps, and even the sweat on his body dried quickly as he used his fire power.

Kevin disappeared into the darkness.

Kevin moved silently, blending into the fortress’s shadows. He recalled the map he’d studied, picturing the guards’ patrol routes. No one noticed him.

Then, silence shattered.

“Thwack.”

“Krrk…” A choked sound, barely audible.

Life faded quickly. Kevin was efficient and deadly.

Soldiers screamed as hands emerged from the darkness, dragging the fallen into the shadows.

The security system wouldn’t detect the deaths for about 10 minutes.

Kevin was fast and silent as he attacked the guards. None of them even had time to react. By the time 10 minutes passed, he had eliminated more than twenty guards.

Everything was ready.

The atmosphere grew noisy. Kevin pulled out a flare and fired it into the sky.

“Pfft. Pop pop pop pop!”

The sky exploded with light, turning the darkness into a harsh, false day.

The fortress was in chaos.

Count Jean-Pierre, jolted awake, rushed out, not even bothering to dress properly. He shouted,

“What’s going on?!”

“Enemies! Intruders are inside the fortress!”

“You bloody fools! Mobilize the troops! Secure the gates and find the intruders!”

The emergency bell rang, soldiers armed themselves and searched the fortress in groups.

But they found no trace of Kevin. He had hidden himself in a pre-planned spot after setting off the flare. The soldiers, searching frantically, saw the dawn arrive.

The adjutant reported, “I’m sorry, we couldn’t find any sign of the intruder.”

“Damn it!” Count Jean-Pierre smashed an object in frustration. His face flushed red as he considered the situation. ‘Yesterday afternoon, the United Kingdom Alliance, our enemy, arrived. We are in a standoff, but their intruder suggests they have a secret plan. How did they get inside? And what is their goal in killing a few guards?’ His thoughts were troubled.

A state of emergency had been declared since the previous evening. He ordered the soldiers to continue searching, suspecting the enemy had a hidden reason. The search lasted two days, but the intruder remained hidden. The United Kingdom Alliance didn’t attack, only watched, increasing Count Jean-Pierre’s anxiety.

Finally, he contacted nearby lords.

[What’s going on?]

“The United Kingdom Alliance has arrived. They infiltrated an intruder two days ago, suggesting preparations for something. Please send reinforcements. Defending here gives us a good chance of winning. If we win, the Chronos Empire, our kingdom, can turn the tide. The United Kingdom Alliance’s movements are visible, so reinforcements can enter through the back gate without problems.”

[Okay, I understand.]

The past few days had been nerve-wracking. Unable to sit still, he secured help from three nearby lords, feeling relieved after the calls.

The night attack, the intruder, and the United Kingdom Alliance had caused him to toss and turn, dreaming of death. But the war wasn’t over, and he wouldn’t give up.

Several days passed. Five days since the United Kingdom Alliance arrived, Count Jean-Pierre received shocking news.

“Count! Terrible news! The United Kingdom Alliance wiped out the reinforcements!”

“What are you talking about?!” He jumped up, confused. The United Kingdom Alliance had been visible from the castle walls for five days. How could this happen? Were there other troops? No, the United Kingdom Alliance couldn’t move troops secretly in Chronos territory.

‘Could the enemies we see be a trick?’ That was the only explanation.

Then, disaster struck again.

“Ding ding ding ding-! Emergency! Emergency! Enemies! Enemies have appeared!” Noisy sounds erupted outside the office. Count Jean-Pierre, pale, rushed towards the noise.

He arrived at the gate, finding utter chaos. Soldiers were sprawled on the floor in pools of blood. Kevin, the elusive intruder, had reappeared and slaughtered the gate guards.

Kevin grinned at Count Jean-Pierre, who arrived late.

“Thank you for your hard work in finding me all this time,”

The past few days had been chaotic. The soldiers, exhausted from the relentless search and guarding against the United Kingdom Alliance, had grown weary. Kevin’s reappearance exposed a weakened security system.

He had taken a risk in enemy territory.

Count Jean-Pierre shouted, struggling, “Attack! Stop him!”

Soldiers rushed in. Kevin raised his aura, showing off his power.

With a flash, the chain was cut. The heavy gate crashed onto the moat.

“Wham! Rumble!” The gate was open.

The annihilation of the reinforcements and the opening of the gate were shocking results achieved in just a few days.