The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 424

“I want to attack the Demon World first,” Roman Dmitry said.

Silence filled the room. The representatives from every country stared at him, mouths slightly open. They could hardly believe what they had just heard.

Finally, someone spoke, his voice shaky. “…What did you just say?”

Another voice, louder this time, filled with disbelief. “Attack the Demon World? That’s crazy! It’s impossible!”

Even Roman Dmitry… Wait. No, it *was* Roman Dmitry who had said it.

The Demon World was the place where demons lived.

Whenever they used their dark magic in our world, a great disaster happened.

The Demon World was too dangerous for humans.

Using humans like Alexandre as their pawns, and with the dark magic that resurrected the dead, the Demon World was seen as terror itself.

History proved it.

That’s what the Demon World was.

In the history of the continent, stained with blood and death, King Umberto spoke with a serious expression.

“I cannot agree with His Majesty’s intentions this time. The being that rules the Demon World is like a god. We can’t even understand that being, and with a single breath, he can create monsters like Alexandre at any time. Also, the history books say that the demons can’t use their full power when they come to our world. The only reason we can fight them is because they can only send a limited number of demons. Going to their world to fight is like suicide. Please, stop that idea.”

“Stop that idea.”

Everyone agreed.

Roman Dmitry was a symbol of blind faith, but the fear of the ‘Demon World’ was even stronger than that faith.

King Umberto’s words…

He knew.

He had studied the Demon World carefully, and that was why Roman Dmitry did not change his mind.

“I know your concerns. Going to war in the Demon World means leaving our homes and everything we know. I read Alexandre’s memories in the last war. I couldn’t find out much, but I did learn what they wanted to do through Alexandre. They wanted to completely join our world and the Demon World. If that happens, the demons can use their full power here.”

“…Is that true?”

“It is.”

“Oh, dear.”

Sighs came from all around.

Joining with the Demon World.

It was terrible news.

If the demons, who caused great disasters even when using only some of their power, were to use their full power, truly terrible things would happen.

The representatives felt their mouths drying up.

They thought they had overcome one problem by defeating Alexandre, but beyond that was a despair they could not have imagined.

Roman Dmitry said.

“As Alexandre’s memories and the oracle said, the demons will come to this world someday. Even if we prepare perfectly, we cannot completely stop that danger. Since the demons are in charge of this situation, we will only have peace on the surface, but inside we will be full of fear and worry. I cannot accept that. If we have to face a disaster anyway, we must take control and destroy the seeds of worry. Why do you think we cannot attack first? Instead of fighting the enemies while they destroy our land, I want to attack their territory and clearly show them the price for targeting the land I, Roman Dmitry, rule.”

His voice grew louder.

The representatives felt Roman Dmitry’s strong presence even more.

The Emperor of the Empire…

Was a giant.

They knew that, but they looked at Roman Dmitry again and felt his presence even more strongly than before.

The opponent was the Demon World.

Never in the history of the continent had anyone even thought about attacking them first, but Roman Dmitry announced his intention in a firm voice.

Looking back now, Roman Dmitry was a pioneer.

He invented new aura, started the magic revolution, and went from being the heir of a baronial family to the Emperor of the Empire.

The old rules didn’t matter to him, as he had accomplished impossible things as if they were easy.

“My people are trembling with worry. Instead of making them wait without hope, I will solve this problem myself. I will kill all the demons, and not just be happy that I have stopped their attack, but make sure that this never happens again.”

That word…

Proved what Roman Dmitry was like.

If there was anything that threatened his territory, Roman Dmitry would destroy it completely, no matter who the opponent was.

Silence remained.

King Umberto, with a confused expression, carefully asked in a strained voice.

“…How do you plan to deal with the being that rules the Demon World? If you cannot defeat him, this decision will only make humanity’s destruction come sooner.”

It was an important question.

If he gave an uncertain answer, they would understand Roman Dmitry’s intention but would not be able to agree with the decision.

However…

The answer that came back shocked people once again.

“Trust me. I will defeat the leader of the Demon World. I have never used my full power, not even when fighting Alexandre, or in any of the wars I have fought so far. History says that humanity cannot handle the leader of the Demon World, but I can handle it.”

The meeting ended.

Instead of making a decision right away, the representatives were given a day to think.

The schedule was set for two days to allow for this.

The war with the Demon World was something that Roman Dmitry could not do alone, and he needed the support of the entire continent.

The opponent was the Demon World. If humanity was not united, the fight would not even be possible.

Outside the building…

King Umberto, who had gone to the garden, looked at the sky with a complicated expression.

“…You know, I thought I had learned a lot about His Majesty the Emperor through this war. But to think that he never used his full power while fighting Alexandre… What kind of being is His Majesty the Emperor?”

This meeting…

Was a series of shocks.

The courage to accept the challenge, the declaration of war against the Demon World, and the shocking truth that he had not revealed his full power.

His mind became complicated.

King Umberto, who once led the Drake family, was seen as special because ordinary people could not understand him.

When everyone was trying to cling to the Chronos Empire…

People reacted to him fighting against the enemies and protecting the borders of Umberto until the end with the same reaction that they could not understand, just like they do now.

Roman Dmitry.

When he faced him, it was like he had entered a world I didn’t know.

“I feel the same way. I cannot say for sure what he is like, but one thing is clear.”

It was Edwin Hector.

The leader of Hector.

He, who was to become the king soon, stood next to King Umberto and continued to speak.

“We were afraid of the Demon World and didn’t dare to act, but His Majesty the Emperor’s words are correct. Military strategy always tells us to control the battlefield. If we truly want to destroy the danger of the Demon World, we should take control of when the war starts, rather than trembling in fear about when the enemies will attack.”

“If we lose, everything ends,” someone said. The words hung in the air, heavy with worry. “They say attack is the best defense, but that’s risky too.”

“Yes,” another voice agreed. “It is.”

Edwin Hector listened, his mind racing. There were no easy answers. They were at a crossroads, each path with its own dangers and hopes. He thought back to everything that had happened.

The meeting room was filled with nervous voices. Representatives from different countries argued, their faces worried. The idea of fighting the Demon World seemed impossible, terrifying. Through it all, Edwin Hector had been quiet, listening. He was known for his silence, always thinking carefully before speaking.

Finally, he looked up at King Umberto, his voice clear and strong in the tense room. “What I believe,” Edwin said, “is the history of His Imperial Majesty. Think of all he has done – from the Southern Front, to the Cairo Rebellion, to the war with Chronos. Every time, he won battles that everyone said were unwinnable. The Demon World sounds powerful, yes, but so did the Chronos Empire just a short time ago.”

He paused, looking around at everyone. “We have already made the impossible real. So, I ask you, is there any reason why we should not believe in His Imperial Majesty now? Why should we not follow him?”

The next day, the meeting room felt completely different. The nervous tension from before was gone, replaced by a sense of purpose. The representatives, who had seemed so doubtful yesterday, now nodded eagerly. They had thought hard about Edwin’s words and Roman Dmitry’s past victories. Even though fighting demons sounded crazy, they had decided to believe.

“What is the plan now?” someone asked, the question hanging in the air. All eyes turned to Roman Dmitry, waiting. He nodded to Lucas, who stepped forward, holding scrolls in his hand.

“We have been investigating the strange events in Odelia,” Lucas began. “During the riots there, the people acted strangely, almost as if they were controlled by dark magic. After we secured Karman, we questioned some of the rioters closely. From this, we learned that the passage to the Demon World might be in Odelia. There’s also a connection to Queen Isabel of Luna. She vanished after saying she would stop Alexandr, and she was last seen in the Kingdom of Umberto. We believe she may have been heading to Odelia through Umberto.”

“Odelia?” one representative repeated, his voice full of doubt. “Are you really saying a passage to the Demon World could be in Odelia?”

“We can’t be certain,” Lucas replied, “but the Dmitry Information Guild believes Alexandr destroying Odelia’s capital wasn’t just random. That’s why we are working with the priests from Luna to search Odelia for dark magic.”

Lucas explained that as Arcadia’s weather got better, the Luna priests’ powers were growing stronger. He believed that together, they could find the passage, even if it took time.

Roman Dmitry then spoke, his voice calm and steady. “Finding the passage will take time. In the meantime, we must rebuild after the war and prepare for the fight against the Demon World. There’s no need to rush. As long as we know our enemy exists, we will not fall when danger comes.”

“Understood,” the representatives murmured, nodding.

Roman Dmitry announced. “The meeting is finished. In one month, we will hold a tournament in the Dmitry Empire to set new rankings. Each country should choose their best fighters to attend.”

“We obey,” they said together.

As the meeting ended, the representatives left with smiles on their faces. But as soon as they were back in their own countries, they gave the same urgent command: Choose the best swordsmen for the tournament! This was the first big event since the Dmitry Empire was formed. They all felt, deep down, that this tournament would change everything.

The world was buzzing with news. War with the Demon World! A huge tournament in Dmitry! Everywhere people talked about these things. But in Dmitry itself, people were focused on something else: Rodwell Dmitry was going to Arcadia.

He wasn’t forced to go. It was his own choice. After the war, Rodwell had spent days thinking. He knew Dmitry faced a huge future. To rule the Salamander Continent and fight the Demon World, they couldn’t just rely on Roman’s strength alone. They needed to become stronger as a whole. And Rodwell believed Arcadia held the key.

Arcadia… the unknown land. Just the name sounded like adventure. It was a place full of secrets, with strange races, untouched lands, and the magical World Tree that could bless the entire empire. Rodwell imagined it as a wild, untamed place, full of potential.

Roman would stay in Dmitry, leading the empire. Someone needed to go to Arcadia and make it a strong part of Dmitry. Rodwell knew he was the one to do it. He was finding his own path now, not just being in Roman’s shadow. He wanted to prove Roman’s faith in him was right.

He was packing for the journey when his mother, Rihanna Dmitry, came to his room.

“Rodwell,” his mother said, her voice softer now. “Do you really have to go?”

Rodwell sighed gently. “I’m sorry, Mother. But I think it’s important, for Dmitry and for me.”

“You and Roman are just alike,” Rihanna said, a hint of a smile in her voice. “Neither of you listens to your mother! Speaking of Roman, now that he’s Emperor, I told him he needs to find an Empress. But he said he’ll think about it after the Demon War. I understand, of course. If we lose to the demons, nothing else matters.”

She paused, looking at Rodwell thoughtfully. Rodwell felt a strange feeling, a sense that his mother was leading somewhere with this conversation.

“But,” Rihanna continued, “I can’t let my second son go alone to such a wild place. Rodwell, if you are set on going to Arcadia, then you must take a wife with you. Someone to look after you, in my place. This isn’t a request, Rodwell. It’s what I want. Please, this time, listen to your mother.”

Rodwell stared at her, surprised. A wife? He hadn’t expected this at all.

Rihanna smiled, seeing his reaction. “Don’t worry about finding someone. If you say you’re looking for a wife, every noble family will offer their daughters.”

And she was right. The very next day, the news that Rodwell Dmitry was looking for a wife spread like wildfire. The whole continent was buzzing again, this time about marriage.