The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 507

Back when the city of Dobong-gu was collapsing.

Roman Dmitry returned to the first defense line in Incheon.

People quickly opened the castle gates. It seemed like they all knew what to do. They stood in lines on both sides to welcome Roman Dmitry back safely.

Their eyes were filled with awe and respect.

The sight of Roman Dmitry showed them how fierce the battle had been.

Dark red blood dripped from his body.

He was a warrior made of blood.

Covered in blood, it was hard to tell if it was his own or the monsters’. Roman Dmitry left wet, crimson footprints with every step.

Gu Cheol-ho rushed over with water and said, “Commander, you’ve done amazing work!”

Roman Dmitry glanced at him before pouring the water over his head.

Splash! Splash!

The water gushed over him, washing away the thick blood.

Blood, mixed with the deaths of countless creatures, flowed down to his feet. A heavy silence fell over the people, thick with tension, as his hair hung limp.

There wasn’t a single visible wound on Roman Dmitry’s body.

This meant that all the blood forming a puddle on the floor was from the monsters.

It was shocking to everyone.

Everyone was amazed that Roman Dmitry had no injuries at all, even after slaughtering tens of thousands and dealing with an S-rank monster.

Roman Dmitry called out to his direct subordinates. “What’s the situation in the other areas?” he asked, his voice tired but firm.

“The operation is going as planned,” one replied. “Commander Lee Tae-sung is dealing with the monsters roaming the city, and the second defense line, led by Mayor Kim Jun-hyuk, is holding off the enemy attacks without any major problems. Also, Baek Il has come to help. Seoul is under attack by an S-rank monster, so the central government must have issued a recall order, but they have stated that they will remain in Incheon.”

“Understood,” Roman Dmitry said.

He poured water on his sword.

After shaking off the water mixed with blood, Roman Dmitry spoke to the soldiers. “You are to guard this place. I will not allow anyone to be careless just because monsters aren’t appearing. If you don’t let a single monster pass, I will clear up the situation in Incheon and return.”

“Yes, sir!”

“We will defend the first defense line with our lives!”

Everyone shouted loudly and confidently in unison.

They believed his promise to resolve the problem and return.

Their blind faith came from seeing clear results.

Roman Dmitry left his position.

As people watched him leave, they didn’t even think he could be in danger.

The situation was quickly resolved.

As the Blood Rain stopped, Lee Tae-sung joined the second defense line, and Baek Il’s efforts eliminated most of the monsters.

It was different from the initial plan.

The second defense line was supposed to focus on defense, but with Baek Il’s joining, who was very strong in siege warfare, they ended up killing all the attacking monsters.

Finally, Roman Dmitry’s appearance brought the situation to an end.

After dealing with all the monsters on the ground, the second defense line opened the castle gates and welcomed Roman Dmitry’s return.

Kim Jun-hyuk stepped forward, his voice filled with heartfelt gratitude. “You’ve really worked hard! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Roman Dmitry. Incheon would not have survived without you.”

People bowed their heads in unison.

They too had fought fiercely, but they knew it was nothing compared to what Roman Dmitry had experienced.

The people of Incheon had done their part well enough.

Roman Dmitry had given them strength quickly, but getting results in actual combat was another matter.

Kim Jun-hyuk used the formation well, and Kang Min-ho actively used the martial arts of the Guardian Gate, holding the second defense line together.

Even with Baek Il’s help, the second defense line would not have remained intact without their efforts.

And Lee Tae-sung was crucial.

He took on the most dangerous role, but he carried out his mission without major damage, his face calm as always.

‘That means he has that much talent,’ Roman Dmitry thought.

In a chaotic world, Lee Tae-sung rose to B-rank without any help.

As Chris’s skills were passed on to him, he showed rapid growth quickly. It was different from Kang Min-ho.

Kang Min-ho grew gradually even after receiving special powers, while Lee Tae-sung showed progress every day.

He is only A-rank now, but with his current growth rate, he has the talent to reach S-rank.

Incheon in the future would rely on Lee Tae-sung.

In the absence of Roman Dmitry, his presence will solve problems in the future.

However, Roman Dmitry suddenly stopped and stared at one person.

A person who was not from Incheon bowed his head and showed extreme respect, just like the people of Incheon.

“Who are you?” Roman Dmitry asked.

Everyone looked at that person.

It was Park Min-woo.

As soon as Park Min-woo saw Roman Dmitry, he bowed his head, and Baek Il’s wizards looked embarrassed.

“Guild leader!” one of them exclaimed.

“Why are you bowing…!” another said.

They were surprised.

Even though they chose to go to Incheon for justice, the wizards of Baek Il, including Baek Il, were not subordinates of Incheon.

They were only there to help Incheon.

However, Park Min-woo bowed deeply as soon as he saw Roman Dmitry, and the wizards of Baek Il fidgeted behind him.

They didn’t bow their heads. Considering Baek Il’s status, that was natural.

However, Park Min-woo was different.

From the moment Roman Dmitry appeared, Park Min-woo’s body began to tremble.

‘It’s really Roman Dmitry,’ he thought, terrified.

He remembered his previous life.

Roman Dmitry was like a monster. He was too strong.

Even with my great power as Alexandr, I was not strong enough to beat him. When I learned he was the Heavenly Demon, I felt like the world was ending.

Who was the Heavenly Demon? When I was Kim Pan-seok, everyone said the Heavenly Demon was unbeatable. No one could stand against him.

I admired him and wanted to be his follower. But fate was cruel. It made me his enemy, someone he could never forgive.

But now, it was different.

Park Min-woo was a completely different person, but the fear in his soul stopped him from looking up at Roman Dmitry.

He trembled.

Then, a voice cut through the silence.

“Who are you?”

Park Min-woo jumped.

The voice was calm, even quiet, but it hit him harder than any shout. It was like a low rumble of thunder that shook the ground beneath his feet.

*What should I say?* His mind raced. He had planned to speak proudly, to use his position to impress Roman Dmitry. But fear twisted his words before they left his mouth.

“I am Park Min-woo,” he stammered, his voice shaking slightly. “I lead the Hundred Illusions guild. Some call me the White-Clothed Magician, but that’s too much praise. I am just a weak man who has ignored the government’s bad deeds for too long. Roman Dmitry, sir,” he continued, bowing his head lower. “Please, accept me and the Hundred Illusions. Use us to do what is right. I am here to offer you my loyalty, with all my heart.”

“Gasp!”

“L-Guild Master?!”

The Hundred Illusions guild members were confused.

This was not part of the plan.

It was a sudden thing to say, and not only the Hundred Illusions members but also the people of Incheon were shocked.

At that moment.

Park Min-woo’s eyes met Jang Yun-tae’s.

He gave him a look.

He wanted to tell them to bow their heads too, to show respect to the Heavenly Demon by following his lead.

Jang Yun-tae whispered to the guild members, as if he understood something.

“Everyone, step back. Our respected Guild Master, the White-Clothed Magician, is testing Roman Dmitry. If Roman Dmitry only cares about power, he will accept the Guild Master’s request right away. But if he understands the Guild Master’s true intentions, he will ask the Guild Master to rise and say, ‘Let’s do what is right together in the future.'”

Jang Yun-tae looked proud.

‘What a crazy bastard,’ Park Min-woo thought.

He felt like he had no luck with people in his life.

People didn’t understand what was really happening.

They only saw a lucky chance appear.

Because Park Min-woo was powerful and the Hundred Illusions guild was important, it seemed like Roman Dmitry should accept his request.

However.

Roman Dmitry showed no interest at all.

Instead, he asked coldly.

“I’ll ask one last time. Who are you?”

In that instant.

Park Min-woo’s heart sank.

He had clearly said who he was, but Roman Dmitry’s eyes were very cold.

‘Could it be that he has seen through my identity?’

It seemed impossible.

His past life and his present life were from different worlds.

There was no way to connect him to Alexandr. That was why he wanted to become Roman Dmitry’s man, using his new identity as Park Min-woo.

He had practiced and planned for today’s meeting many times.

Of course, swearing loyalty was a bit sudden, but it was impossible to guess his past life from that.

His heart was pounding fast.

His mouth was dry.

What if?

What if he really knew his identity?

Would Roman Dmitry really forgive him?

‘Roman Dmitry has no mercy for those he sees as enemies. He will kill me. Roman Dmitry will never forgive me, who pushed Dmitry’s people into a corner.’

If so.

What should he do?

If he hid his identity and was caught, he would die horribly.

As things were, even if he angered Roman Dmitry, he wouldn’t have even a tiny chance of survival.

Think about it. Even when he was Alexandr, with the Demon King’s power, he was no match for Roman Dmitry.

It was impossible for Park Min-woo to go against him.

And more than anything, he didn’t want to.

Roman Dmitry.

Heavenly Demon Baek Joong-hyuk.

He looked up to him.

Besides the practical benefits, he wanted to live for the person he saw as his hero.

‘The world ruled by the Heavenly Demon… At that time, people had peace and did well. The Heavenly Demon was cruel and showed no mercy, but everyone was treated fairly, and ordinary people were not harmed. Those who committed crimes were punished, and those who worked hard were rewarded. Heavenly Demon Baek Joong-hyuk is my hero. The hero I truly want to follow. And when he lived as Roman Dmitry, the hero I looked up to became a light shining on Dmitry.’

He was jealous.

He had wanted the Heavenly Demon to appear in the Abyss.

Now he had a chance, and he didn’t want to make the same mistake again.

‘Now it’s all or nothing.’

There was no other choice.

Park Min-woo closed his eyes tightly.

Even if he was killed here, he knew he had to choose.

“Roman Dmitry, sir. May I speak to you in private for a moment?”

They moved to another place.

As soon as they were alone, Park Min-woo bowed down and shouted.

“Roman Dmitry, sir! I am really sorry! Please don’t be angry about what I’m about to tell you. Please try to understand my feelings and listen to me until the end.”

Foolish tricks would not work.

Park Min-woo spoke the truth, even if it meant risking his life.

“My real name is Alexandr, or Kim Pan-seok. I used to serve Heavenly Demon Baek Joong-hyuk. After you defeated me, the Demon King abandoned me, and my soul was about to disappear. I thought I was going to die, but God called me and said that instead of giving me a new life, I would be cursed to be reborn again and again if I didn’t fix the mistakes of my past life. That’s how I became Park Min-woo. I am really sorry. I deserve to die for the sins of my past life, but I have been given a new chance. I want to live a life of regret in this life. If you don’t forgive me, I will accept death, but if you give me just one chance, I will live a good life as your follower.”

He shouted as loud as he could.

He put his face on the floor and raised his voice.

“I will accept whatever you decide. My life is now in your hands.”

He was gambling with his life.

Park Min-woo gave his life to Roman Dmitry, without any thought of fighting back.