The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 494

Everyone sees things differently.

Roman Dmitry spoke firmly to protect his direct unit. He was ready to fight the national government if they tried to use the war against them.

Actually, the national government wasn’t much of a threat.

Kim Junhyuk believed that Incheon had little chance of winning a full war against the national government. However, if war did break out, Roman Dmitry alone could defeat the national government.

It was all about timing.

Roman Dmitry was planning something big that others couldn’t understand.

Lee Taesung and the direct unit didn’t know the full story.

They saw things very differently from Roman Dmitry.

The idea of war seemed impossible to them, so they couldn’t help but see Incheon’s actions in a different light.

‘A full-scale war with the national government is like killing themselves. But Roman Dmitry is taking such a strong stand, even talking about war, to protect our direct unit. What a selfless man! He’s risking everything for something small.’

He felt a rush of emotion.

His feelings were intense.

Throughout the history of the Republic of Korea, powerful people had only cared about their own safety. Ordinary people like Lee Taesung had watched their families die.

That’s why he picked up a sword. He knew he had to become strong to protect himself, so he pledged loyalty to Kim Junhyuk, who promised to create the world he dreamed of.

And now…

He was grateful for Roman Dmitry’s concern.

Even though Roman Dmitry could easily end the conflict by abandoning the direct unit, Lee Taesung felt an indescribable emotion seeing him try to protect his people to the end.

Lee Taesung realized he had been unfair to Roman Dmitry. He had thought that Roman Dmitry, with his ruthless slaughter of the Red Moon, wouldn’t fit into the future he imagined.

He trusted Kim Junhyuk.

He believed that Kim Junhyuk would use Roman Dmitry’s power to create a strong Incheon.

Lee Taesung was wrong.

Roman Dmitry simply knew who was friend and foe.

Because he saw the difference clearly, he was perfect for his people, even if he was a nightmare to his enemies.

‘This incident has made it clear. Roman Dmitry is not going to abandon Incheon. He’s a man who will jump into a fire to protect his people. If we don’t trust him, who will give him strength? Roman Dmitry is essential for Incheon’s future. I’m even willing to die for him.’

It was all about perspective.

Roman Dmitry mentioned war because he had the power, but Lee Taesung thought he was being brave for the sake of the direct unit.

This misunderstanding was not the only thing on his mind.

While Roman Dmitry and Jo Dalsoo were talking, the direct unit members looked at each other without saying a word.

They all felt the same way. They were deeply moved by Roman Dmitry pressuring Assemblyman Jo Dalsoo to save the direct unit. They could barely contain their emotions in this unbelievable situation in Incheon.

In the end…

Jo Dalsoo left.

His words hinted at war, and Lee Taesung gave a signal to the direct unit.

‘It’s our duty to bear this. For Incheon’s future, we can’t be a burden.’

There was no reason to wait.

He knelt down.

Even as Kim Junhyuk stared in surprise, he shouted with a determined look.

“Abandon us! We can’t let Roman Dmitry and all of Incheon be endangered because of us.”

“Abandon us!”

The direct unit members followed Lee Taesung.

It worked.

The direct unit was now ready to die for Roman Dmitry.

Lee Taesung said.

“I know this is a decision for the direct unit, but making the national government angry right now is too soon. The Great Disaster is coming. There will be a time when Incheon can’t handle things alone. To survive the Great Disaster, Incheon will have to work with the national government. So, please abandon us. Appease the national government, and instead of putting Roman Dmitry in the spotlight, make him appealing to those in power. If that happens, I will gladly give my life.”

“Please make a decision.”

“We don’t want to see Incheon fall because of us.”

Everyone raised their voices.

They were worried.

They feared that mentioning war to save the direct unit might hurt Incheon in the future.

Roman Dmitry found it strange.

In his previous life, the moment Roman Dmitry mentioned war, the moment Jo Dalsoo insulted him, Kevin would have killed him and started the war.

But things were different in this life.

Since they didn’t know how strong Roman Dmitry was, they could only think in a normal way, no matter how great his achievements had been.

It was a noble sacrifice.

He appreciated their spirit of sacrifice, but he knew it was a matter of trust.

‘Maybe this is natural.’

In his past life, he had built trust with Dmitry’s people little by little.

At first, he was called Dmitry’s fool. But after the Blood Fang incident, he destroyed the Barco family and led the southern front to victory, earning their complete trust.

Trust grew quickly. The faith that had been slowly built up formed a strong fortress. From then on, they never doubted Roman Dmitry, who always took care of his people.

And when they faced the threat of the Demon World…

Even though it didn’t make sense, people trusted Roman Dmitry and set out to conquer the Demon World.

This was also a matter of timing.

As time passed, the trust between him and Incheon would grow.

But…

‘They should at least know what kind of person they’re following.’

They needed a little faith.

They needed something to spark it.

Roman Dmitry said.

“Get up. I’m going to show you something.”

They moved to a ruin where there were no people.

It was a dangerous place.

The direct unit members were nervous, not knowing when they would be attacked by monsters.

Suddenly, he stopped.

Roman Dmitry drew his sword, raised his hand, and cut it.

Blood sprayed.

Normally, he would have used his mana to stop the bleeding right away, but he let the blood flow.

The smell of blood spread far and wide.

Spreading the smell of blood in a dangerous area was a terrible idea, but Roman Dmitry calmly watched the smell spread.

And then, finally…

A low growl echoed through the air, then another, closer now. The ground trembled slightly as dark shapes began to emerge from the shadows. Monsters. They were coming.

Hundreds of monsters appeared, a terrifying wave of claws and teeth. Some were large and hulking, others small and quick, all drawn by a powerful, raw scent – Roman Dmitry’s mana, a beacon to them in the darkness, pulling them closer like iron to a magnet.

As the direct unit members gripped their weapons with tense faces, Roman Dmitry turned to his team, his voice calm amidst the growing monster sounds.

“You know I am strong. But what you’ve seen until now is only a small part. Forget what you think you know about strength. Just trust me. Now.”

The sound of metal scraping against metal echoed – ‘Clang!’ – as Roman Dmitry drew his sword. A low rumble vibrated through the ground as power seemed to gather around him, visible as a faint, dark energy. He stepped forward – not a light ‘tap’, but a firm stride that crunched on the ground. Then, in his mind, he spoke the words: ‘Heavenly Demon Sword Art. First move.’ In a flash, power exploded outwards.

The power unleashed from Roman Dmitry was like a wave crashing against the monsters. ‘Wham! Crash! Craaaash!’ The sounds of destruction echoed. Where moments before hundreds of monsters had stood, now there was nothing but empty space. Dust and debris rained down. Annihilation. The direct unit members stared, eyes wide, unable to speak. They had never seen anything like it. It was beyond anything they thought possible.

They returned to Incheon.

Back in their lodgings, the direct unit members were silent, each lost in their own thoughts. They looked at each other, faces pale and stunned. Lee Tae-sung finally broke the silence, his voice barely a whisper,

“What… what did we just see?”

Another member, Kang Min-ho, shook his head in disbelief.

“Hundreds… gone. In one strike.”

A third member just stared blankly ahead, muttering,

“It can’t be real…”

A single strike. It shattered common sense. Roman Dmitry had created a place to prove himself, and the direct unit members were shocked by the sight of him annihilating hundreds of monsters at once. It was absurd. Among the monsters that Roman Dmitry had lured with the scent of blood were even high-ranking ones, but even those monsters were swept away in one strike like F-rank monsters. A realm beyond the heavens. Ordinary rankings could not express it. Even the S-rank that people spoke of was far short of the strike that Roman Dmitry had shown.

Only then did they realize his mention of war. They had thought it was just a threat to pressure the other party, but they began to think that it might have been genuine.

“……This is truly an unrealistic situation.”

It was Lee Tae-sung. A senseless laugh burst out whenever he thought about it.

Lee Tae-sung started to think back. Roman Dmitry had never tried to hide his strength. He remembered how easily Roman Dmitry had defeated Red Moon, how he had taken down the Ant Tunnel all by himself, and how he had stood up to Moon Tae-joon and the central government without fear. It was all because of his incredible power. Everything made sense now. The fact that a mere individual had asked for Incheon was also because the relationship was entirely advantageous to Incheon, allowing him to be consistently confident. The question was resolved. The actions that had been considered irrational could all be understood if they were premised on unbelievable force.

Lee Tae-sung spoke, his voice now firm.

“We learned two important things today. First, Roman Dmitry will not leave Incheon. He would even fight the central government to protect us, his people. We won’t be used and thrown away. He cares about us. So, we need to be as loyal to Roman Dmitry as we are to the Mayor.”

The direct unit members nodded. Everyone agreed. The parts that they had not been able to accept mentally had completely opened their hearts as a result of a single incident.

“Second, do not doubt Roman Dmitry’s power any longer. His power has surpassed the scope that we can imagine. Just as he casually taught Sura’s Mind and Sword Techniques to Kang Min-ho, and just as he allowed us to learn his techniques, the standard of strength in the world he lives in is not ordinary. So, from now on, blindly follow Roman Dmitry. For the future of Incheon, we must trust the two beings we follow.”

“I agree.”

“I have also come to sincerely trust Roman Dmitry through this opportunity.”

The atmosphere heated up. Everyone was excited. The future of Incheon. It was hopeful. They could not contain their joy at the fact that a being like Roman Dmitry was leading Incheon.

While they were spending time like that, an employee of the Incheon government visited the direct unit’s lodgings.

“Good news! Roman Dmitry has prepared special swords for each of you – made and improved by his own hands! Please come and get them, one by one!”

“Swords?”

someone gasped.

“For us?”

Excitement rippled through the room. They couldn’t believe it. Swords made by Roman Dmitry himself!

Lee Tae-sung suddenly remembered something from the past. Come to think of it, hadn’t Roman Dmitry been holed up in the smithy for the past month, saying he was going to make swords? To be honest, he didn’t have high expectations. Now that he had confirmed Roman Dmitry’s power, he didn’t think that he, who would have lacked the time to become stronger, would also be excellent at crafting.

However, Lee Tae-sung said to the entire direct unit members,

“This is Roman Dmitry’s heart. Whatever the quality, accept it with gratitude.”

“Understood.”

“Of course, we should accept it with gratitude.”

Lee Tae-sung told his team to accept the swords with gratitude, no matter what they were like. They nodded eagerly, their excitement growing. Little did they know, these were not just ordinary swords. They were about to receive a gift that would change everything.