The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 531

Even the Great Cataclysm had to end eventually.

When the boss monster died, the other monsters ran away. After a tough fight, the United States managed to defeat the Death Magician.

After that, things calmed down.

Countries around the world started cleaning up after the Great Cataclysm. The world government announced that the danger level was lowered from red alert.

There were supposed to be ten Great Cataclysms. Now that they had survived more than half of them, people everywhere cheered.

The end was getting closer.

At first, the Great Cataclysm seemed impossible. People didn’t know what to do when faced with so many disasters. But now, they had faced more than half of them. They had come a long way.

Of course, it wouldn’t be easy.

The sixth Great Cataclysm was especially hard and lasted a long time. Even the United States struggled. But no matter what happened, the important thing was that people had survived.

Meanwhile, there was a big story that news channels around the world were talking about.

It was about how Los Angeles was saved by someone from Korea. The US government made an official announcement about it, and it became a popular topic.

[England Broadcasting Station]

“The sixth Great Cataclysm was worse than the others. Twice as many strong monsters appeared, and some were super strong, putting even the United States in danger. But the United States solved the problem in a surprising way. When Los Angeles was about to fall because of a boss monster, Emperor Roman Dmitry from Korea showed up and defeated the super strong boss monster with just one hit.”

“Do you think that’s really possible?”

“It doesn’t seem likely. The English government is checking the facts, but we have no reason to doubt the US government’s announcement. The United States wouldn’t give credit to Korea for no reason. So, this unbelievable story must be true.”

Roman Dmitry.

What he did was amazing.

The news that he defeated a super strong monster with one hit, something the United States couldn’t do, made people all over the world excited.

[Spain Broadcasting Station]

“Even though the US government announced it, it’s hard to believe. We sacrificed so much to defeat a strong Elemental Golem! But the US government is saying that one person defeated a super strong monster with a single blow. Based on what we’ve seen, we can’t accept the US government’s announcement.”

[Russia Broadcasting Station]

“We don’t believe the US announcement. Korea should be punished for breaking international law, and we think the US government is protecting them. Isn’t Korea an ally of the United States? Russia will wait for an official announcement from an international organization before making any decisions.”

Broadcasters from different countries shared their honest opinions.

Some trusted the US government, while others didn’t believe it because it seemed impossible.

Actually, both sides had reasons to feel the way they did.

It made sense to believe the US government’s official announcement, but it was also understandable to doubt it because Roman Dmitry’s actions were so incredible.

Even while mourning those who died in the Great Cataclysm, people everywhere were talking about Roman Dmitry.

People wondered who he was.

The International Hunter Association, which was created by countries working together, was in charge of grading monsters and other neutral tasks. They said they couldn’t make a decision until they confirmed the story for themselves.

Time passed.

People were waiting for the International Hunter Association to sort things out.

* * *

Right after the Great Cataclysm.

If you asked which group was the busiest, everyone would say the International Hunter Association.

They had a lot to do.

Each time the Great Cataclysm brought new dangers, the International Hunter Association helped by answering questions and organizing the monster grading system.

During this Great Cataclysm, two monsters were thought to be super strong.

They sent people to the United States right away. While everyone was talking about Roman Dmitry, they were scratching their heads and looking at the evidence.

They had many meetings.

In front of the chairman from Italy, the researchers shared their conclusions.

“The association has set standards for the S-class after five Great Cataclysms. But the Death Magician and Vampire Lord that appeared in the United States were stronger than the S-class. They were much more powerful than S-class hunters, and they had special skills that gave them an advantage in large numbers. We should classify them as SS-class and use them as a standard for future monsters.”

“I agree. No monster has been as destructive as the Death Magician and the Vampire Lord. This means the Great Cataclysm will keep getting worse, and we need to think about monsters stronger than SS-class.”

The researchers discovered something terrible.

SS-class monsters killed many people, and they needed new standards to measure their power.

The chairman said.

“Actually, we’ve already decided on the grading. The actions of these two monsters show that they are a new grade. The problem is why everyone is so interested in the International Hunter Association’s decision. We recognize the Vampire Lord as an unusual monster and declare that it was the boss monster of the sixth Great Cataclysm. If Roman Dmitry defeated such a monster with one hit, we can’t explain his power with just the SS-class.”

The researchers had a problem.

It was hard to grade Roman Dmitry.

They needed to grade not only monsters but also humans.

That’s why the researchers were investigating Roman Dmitry, but the more they investigated, the harder it became.

The Death Magician and the Vampire Lord caused a lot of damage in the United States.

Even when the United States sent its strongest fighters, the monsters easily defeated S-class hunters.

It was too much.

Their destructive power was so great that they had to create a new grade. But Roman Dmitry’s actions were shocking.

People doubted the truth.

They said it didn’t make sense. But after checking the scene many times, the International Hunter Association had to admit that it was true.

One researcher said.

“Since our first meeting, we haven’t made any progress with Roman Dmitry. I don’t know what to do. From the moment he defeated the Vampire Lord with one hit, we can’t classify Roman Dmitry’s power by grade. We need more information, and if we have to announce something now, there’s only one thing we can do.”

At that moment.

The news spread like wildfire: Roman Dmitry was not just strong, he was something else entirely.

To the researchers who handled vast amounts of data, Roman Dmitry was a mysterious figure.

“An existence beyond classification. Since Roman Dmitry’s current state cannot be assessed, it would be best to designate him as Transcendent and treat him as an exception until a clear understanding is reached.”

The announcement from the International Hunter Association turned the world upside down.

Roman Dmitry’s actions were proven to be true, and the Association President made a statement that shocked everyone.

“In truth, if we were to classify Roman Dmitry as SSS-rank, the Association could easily explain Roman Dmitry’s current position. However, according to our investigations, Roman Dmitry is not a being that can be described so simply. Roman Dmitry and the SS-rank Vampire Lord. Since the number of levels between these two beings cannot be determined, the Association will designate Roman Dmitry as an existence beyond classification—a Transcendent Hunter.”

Transcendent meant he was beyond the normal rules, stronger than anyone they had ever measured, a being that broke all their categories.

News reports flashed across every screen, social media exploded with arguments, and emergency meetings were called in capitals around the world. The quiet order of the hunter world was shattered.

The Korean Empire emerged as the eye of the storm.

If Roman Dmitry were just a regular hunter, countries around the world would have tried to recruit him.

However, while the world was in chaos, Roman Dmitry rose to the position of a leader bearing the weight of a nation.

The relationship with Roman Dmitry became a matter between nations. People argued in the streets, unsure if Roman Dmitry was a hero or a threat. Was the Korean Empire a new superpower, or a dangerous rebel?

Roman Dmitry became a huge problem for every country.

Everyone was talking about him, and attention was focused on how the world government would punish the Korean Empire.

Around that time, at the Maron Church in America, Captain Carter bowed his head with a pale face.

“I… I am sorry. I was unable to proceed as planned.”

“I understand. If Roman Dmitry is such a monster, there would be no way to stop him, no matter how much we interfered,” Father Michael, the head of the Maron Church, said with serious eyes.

Inside the Maron Church’s temple, with its high, dark ceilings and stained-glass windows, disciples lined the corridor.

They wore robes pulled down to conceal their identities, and Father Michael looked at them and said,

“But we cannot acknowledge the existence of Roman Dmitry. Our sacred scripture warns us! Maron, in his divine glory, will tolerate no rivals! If we accept him and sincerely serve him, he will show us his sincerity in return, but the moment we show even a hint of hostility, he will drive humanity to ruin. The scripture proves this. Humans, monsters, demons. Countless beings have shown hostility to him, and they have all died without a single exception.”

“Ah…” one disciple breathed, fear in his voice.

“That is right,” another echoed, his eyes shining with fanaticism.

A wave of agreement rippled through the disciples, heads bowed in fervent belief.

That one, the being beyond the dimension that forms the foundation of the Maron Church, the leader showed an intense gaze.

“Maron will surely descend into this world. If we leave foolish beings like Roman Dmitry, who call themselves emperors, unchecked, Maron’s wrath will show no mercy to humans. Face the truth. Do not be deceived by the voice of Satan. Maron is the only hope to save the world, and his descent will solve all problems!”

“Oh, Maron!”

“We believe! Tell us the path to take!”

The people in this place are key figures from various countries.

The Maron Church has proven itself to be genuine for decades, and it has taken root around the world, forming a vast power.

“Roman Dmitry is strong. There are also disciples who believe in the Maron Church within the International Hunter Association, and as a result of their direct confirmation, all the rumors about Roman Dmitry have been confirmed to be true. I believe this is a trial from God. Why do you think a being like Roman Dmitry appeared at this particular time? Just as demons appeared in the world where Maron lives, this is just one type of trial that humanity experiences before he descends. We may not be able to handle that monster with our own strength. But since there are brothers who share our beliefs in various countries around the world, we will bring down Roman Dmitry with the power of the collective.”

Humans cannot live alone.

No matter how strong Roman Dmitry is, Father Michael believed that there was a way to solve the problem.

“We will hold an international conference soon. Tell all the followers around the world. At that meeting to discuss Roman Dmitry’s violation of international law and the issue of the Korean Empire’s name, we will bring Roman Dmitry down from the very position where he calls himself emperor.”

Everyone had left.

Father Michael walked alone.

Deep inside the temple, past halls of chanting and prayer, lay a secret space that no one but the leader could enter.

Creak.

He opened the door.

The leader, having stepped into the sanctuary, recalled the moment that had just passed.

‘Roman Dmitry. The timing of his appearance is very coincidental. At this moment when we are about to finish preparing to welcome Maron, a being who calls himself emperor appears. This is clearly Satan’s doing. The moment we are deceived by him and our eyes and ears are blinded, humanity will fall into the path of destruction.’

The Maron Church had been preparing for his descent for decades.

With the goal in sight, the appearance of a destructive being called Roman Dmitry stirred up ominous thoughts.

He had not done anything yet.

Rather, he had helped America and saved humanity.

But considering the nature of that being as described in the scripture, it felt like this might be a divine prank that would provoke his displeasure in the future.

If Roman Dmitry were to be recognized as the emperor of the Korean Empire, that being would never allow the existence of another emperor besides himself under the same sky.

Abruptly, he stopped walking.

Before him, bathed in a single ray of light from a high window, rested the scripture that had become the foundation of the Maron Church.

His eyes traced the strange symbols on the cover, translating them in his mind: [In Commemoration of the Great Hero’s Achievements.]

It was the title of the scripture, and his blood ran cold.

And then, below, the name that made his heart pound: [Author, Henry Albert].

The being who recorded the scripture, the name of the great figure who bestowed the Maron Church upon this world was also recorded.