The Heavenly Demon Can't Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 571

The air in the room was thick with silence.

The leaders could not believe what they were hearing.

The fact that Roman Dmitry was the emperor of the Dmitry Empire was something they couldn’t accept, even though they were completely loyal to him.

Kim Junhyuk’s voice shook as he finally spoke.

“…Wh-What? Are you saying you are the Emperor of the Dmitry Empire?”

Kim Junhyuk almost never panicked. But now, his face was pale, and his eyes were wide with disbelief. He couldn’t understand the shocking truth.

Dmitry.

Just the name itself was powerful. It was a name that had led the world for generations.

The people who claimed to be Dmitry’s successors, starting with Dmitry’s Flash, had laid the foundation for humanity’s survival until now.

People believed Dmitry was legendary, almost like a myth.

Everyone expected that if a Dmitry Emperor appeared, whether it was Marlon Dmitry, who the church spoke of, or someone else entirely, it would change everything.

People looked up to Dmitry’s emperor.

But Roman Dmitry? When *he* said he was the Dmitry Emperor, the room went completely still. No one knew what to say or do.

Roman Dmitry saw their faces. He understood their shock.

Roman Dmitry calmly revealed the truth.

“The Marlon Church’s scripture states that the Dmitry Emperor conquered the Demon World and then left the Salamander Continent due to the rules of different worlds. That is the truth. I crossed dimensions to reach a new world, and as you have experienced, I began a new life in the Daehan Empire. You all must have had questions about my identity. The reason I ignored the questions you didn’t directly ask was not out of hesitation to reveal my identity, but to keep my two lives separate.”

In the early days, Roman Dmitry separated the two lives.

Back then, when he couldn’t fully accept his longing for Dmitry, he thought that this life and his previous one had no connection.

But as time passed, his thoughts changed.

Experiencing traces of his previous life, such as Dmitry’s successors and the Marlon Church, he became convinced that there was a connection between the two lives that transcended dimensions.

He began to long for a reunion with Dmitry.

He accepted the fact that there was a purpose in life as a human, not just a life of ruling.

“I cannot explain why I arrived in this world either. But what I can say for sure is that I, Roman Dmitry, am the one who created the Dmitry Empire that people speak of—Dmitry’s Flash, Dmitry’s Fiend, and other talents of the Dmitry Empire. That is the undeniable truth.”

He revealed the truth.

Now it was up to the people to accept it.

The die had been cast, and the future course would be determined by how people reacted.

A moment of silence.

As the top executives were lost in thought, Kim Junhyuk carefully asked on behalf of them.

“I have just one question. After the Dmitry Fiend incident, I reported about the Marlon Church. I said that the contents of the scripture might be true, and that we must be wary of Marlon Dmitry’s existence. If Marlon Dmitry is His Majesty himself, then why are you revealing the truth now? If you had revealed the truth even a year ago, the Daehan Empire could have proceeded much more easily in all aspects.”

All eyes were on him.

Kim Junhyuk’s question was a necessary one.

Roman Dmitry considered the Marlon Church a false religion.

He thought they were foolish for calling him Marlon Dmitry, and pathetic for making up stories about his past in a way that sounded real.

But as time went on, he began to think that the ‘existence of the scripture’ really came from beyond dimensions.

Even so, the reason he didn’t reveal the truth and left the Marlon Church alone was for two reasons.

Roman Dmitry said.

“As you said, I knew that the Marlon Church’s scripture pointed to me. They touted me as a hero of humanity, mentioning my past actions, and if I had revealed my identity and proven the truth, the Daehan Empire could have quickly ruled the world with the Marlon Church behind it. But I didn’t like the idea of ruling in an already established game. It’s just an illusion. The Marlon Church spoke of my past actions and interpreted my image as they pleased, falling into the false idea that I would save this world for them without asking for anything in return. If he told the truth and worked with the Marlon Church, he would have to act like the hero they described.”

Marlon Dmitry’s actions originated from Roman Dmitry, but that didn’t mean Sebastian’s words were entirely correct.

Saving the world?

It was not Roman Dmitry’s duty.

It was not a destiny he had to accept.

He would naturally fight against the great disasters in the process of living a new life, but that didn’t mean he would unconditionally accept the people who followed the Marlon Church.

Roman Dmitry felt the Marlon Church was like a chain holding him back.

With the power he possessed, he could surely achieve dominion, but he had no intention of relying on the Marlon Church and living as the ‘ideal hero’ they imagined.

So he excluded them.

He ignored the Marlon Church.

He didn’t know how they obtained the scripture, but in the future that Roman Dmitry envisioned, there was no place for them.

“I wanted to be evaluated as the new Roman Dmitry. I didn’t want to be recognized for my past achievements and become emperor, but to form new relationships and earn your sincerity. People who follow a made-up image do not sincerely follow me. That is why I am revealing my identity now, and the upcoming international conference will be the last place to judge me fairly.”

And the second reason.

“Another reason I left the Marlon Church alone is that they have the same goal as me, one way or another. They have been trying to summon Marlon Dmitry for the past 20 years, and there are rumors that they have recently achieved meaningful results. So I watched. Because I want them to bring Dmitry’s world here. I am confident that I can completely block the problems the Marlon Church might cause, so I have left their existence alone.”

His presence swelled.

The eyes of the top executives shook violently.

In fact, they knew it too.

The moment Roman Dmitry declared himself the emperor of the Dmitry Empire, all the questions they still had in their minds were resolved.

Now they felt they could understand how a being who fell from the sky could possess such overwhelming power.

The way he acted as if the emperor’s seat was natural was something impossible unless he had lived the life of a powerful ruler, as the Marlon Church’s scripture said.

They accepted the truth.

They acknowledged reality.

Now that they understood who this legendary man was, Roman Dmitry looked at them and said firmly.

“In my new life, I have been recognized as another emperor solely by my own ability. Now is the time to reveal the truth. Tell Sebastian that I, Roman Dmitry, will gladly attend the place where he will publicly put me on the execution stand.”

No more explanation was needed.

They shouted their loyalty, voices filled with new respect.

“We will follow the Emperor’s command!”

That day’s conversation was a secret of the Daehan Empire alone, one that would shock the world.

A few days later, the day of the international conference arrived.

This conference wasn’t just the European Union that attended.

Leaders from all over the world, including the United States, attended, and everyone looked tense as it was a very important meeting.

The one year that Roman Dmitry had foretold was over as of today.

Everyone knew that the future would be decided by the outcome of today’s meeting.

Usually, there was chatter and laughter before these meetings. But today, the room was silent. No one even whispered.

Even a friendly word could be seen as choosing sides, so everyone stayed quiet.

It was then that Patrice broke the silence.

“President John Harrison, I heard that you publicly announced your support for the Daehan Empire, but why did you make such a bad choice? If you waited a few days, you’d see why I’m against dictators.”

All eyes were on him.

At Patrice’s deliberate words, people watched John Harrison’s reaction.

“That’s why we made the decision. Emperor Roman Dmitry cares about trust. Supporting Daehan *after* everything is clear is different from trusting them from the start. We simply wanted that ‘difference.’ The Daehan Empire’s performance in the 6th Great Disaster was essential for humanity, and if so, it would be right for the United States to get a better relationship with Daehan. Of course, with this choice, the United States may no longer lead the world, but we judged that acknowledging reality is not foolishness but wisdom.”

“Is that so?”

Patrice smiled.

Just yesterday, several countries, including the United States, made a decision.

They announced their support for the Daehan Empire, and Patrice reacted with disdain to their acting too quickly without knowing the truth.

What a foolish thing to do.

He would soon prove the existence of Marlon Dmitry, but the foolish leaders only saw what was happening right now.

Something was about to happen.

It didn’t matter much because once this international conference was over, the world would be completely changed.

People entered the conference room in an orderly fashion.

Roman Dmitry appeared, and soon everyone was seated. The stage was set, ready for the final act.

Clunk.

“Greetings. I am Sebastian, the leader of the Maron Order.”

Sebastian revealed himself to the people.

The conference room was uniquely structured. Seats were arranged on one side for the heads of each country, and another space was prepared for conducting magical experiments. This setup was exactly as Sebastian had planned.

Since Sebastian had announced in advance that he would perform magic to open a door to another world, people accepted the unfamiliar sight without surprise. He moved towards the prepared magic circle and met the gaze of Roman Dmitry.

‘Roman Dmitry.’

Finally, they met. This man had caused so much trouble. Sebastian had to stop him. From the moment Roman Dmitry attended this conference, whatever he planned would fail. He swallowed a laugh.

He shifted his gaze to the heads of each country.

“For the past 20 years, the Maron Order has worked hard to summon ‘Maron Dmitry’ mentioned in the Bible. We have repeatedly failed. Moving between worlds with magic is very difficult, and people have criticized the Maron Order’s actions, calling it a lie. They said it was a fake religion piecing together memories of people who tell old stories. I understand. It is my job to embrace those who do not understand our important purpose, and no matter what people say, I have not stopped for the sake of humanity. And finally, the Maron Order has obtained real proof that Maron Dmitry exists.”

He gave a signal, and the wizards brought a man forward.

“There is a specific cycle between dimensions, occurring only twice a year when the dimensions perfectly align. At that time, we can bring the ‘consciousness’ from beyond to this place. We cannot yet summon living things through world-travel magic; that requires more development. However, even by summoning consciousness, we can prove Maron Dmitry’s existence.”

“The summoning of consciousness? Isn’t that something easily faked with good acting?” a man asked.

Sebastian smiled.

“That’s a good question. If we were just talking about the world beyond, this experiment wouldn’t give you confidence. But summoning consciousness is different. When we bring consciousness from beyond, the person acting as the medium will temporarily transform into that person. It’s a kind of joining together, and through direct conversation with him, the owner of the Bible, we can prove the truth. There can be no magic tricks in this process. That’s why I asked you to bring wizards to check for magic tricks, as I said before.”

Last year, the magic experiment gained meaningful clues. Through the link that occurs only twice a year, he would bring the consciousness of ‘Henry Albert’ from the time he was writing the Bible to this place.

He was confident it was possible. However, since magical experiments were limited, he wanted to reveal the truth through a public event without a final experiment. He had already finished many tests.

Henry Albert’s consciousness would not only prove Maron Dmitry’s existence but also provide a basis for connecting the dimensions, as shown through the memory stone (a stone that shows memories).

Then the Maron Order’s great work would gain momentum. Roman Dmitry, who imitates Maron Dmitry, would be rejected, and when the time for the next link came, connecting with Dmitry’s dimension would be possible.

He took a step back.

Sebastian said excitedly, “I will show you now the results of the efforts the Maron Order has been preparing for 20 years!”

The wizards found their positions.

And then…

*Whoosh! Boom!* Sebastian raised his hands, stirring up magic energy. Hundreds of mana stones set into the huge circle pulsed with light, swallowing the ancient fragments of the Bible in the center.

People swallowed hard. Whatever the outcome, it would be a moment in human history.

Andres, leading the world-travel magic, released a flash of light. His robe fluttered violently as if a storm had struck.

“Kkeueueueueuk.”

His face twisted. Blood flowed from his nose, and the red blood vessels looked ready to burst. He endured the enormous pressure and finally used his power.

“Forced Summoning!”

Pat.

Rumble!

The world flashed. As space twisted, the man called the medium raised his head and opened his eyes wide.

“Ah-!”

Henry Albert, a man with similar conditions, was selected as the medium. The man trembled, and his body began to change, creating an illusion.

Soon…

Flash.

The joining together proceeded. A brown-haired man transformed into the appearance of Henry Albert.

People held their breath. It was shocking.

Andres had only summoned Henry Albert’s consciousness through forced summoning, and there was no magic in the medium’s change of appearance. It was clear this was a soul from beyond.

At the moment when Maron Dmitry’s world was being proven, people were speechless.

“Here is…”

The man struggled to raise his head, his vision blurry and consciousness limited.

Sebastian hurriedly asked, “Who are you?”

“……Henry. I am Henry Albert.”

He clenched his fist. Henry Albert, the author of the Bible, was really there.

Sebastian asked again, happily, “I will ask you, what is the name of the first emperor who founded the Dmitry Empire?”

“Huh?!”

Then, Henry Albert opened his eyes wide. His blurry vision cleared, and he saw the figure of the one who ruled the world. His face filled with shock.

Henry Albert suddenly fell to his knees, his voice trembling.

“Ah, Your Majesty the Emperor! I, your most humble servant, Henry Albert, bow before Emperor Roman Dmitry!”

The resounding voice shocked Sebastian and the others.