The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 184

The important officials looked at each other, thinking hard. The conference room was large and cold, with a long wooden table in the center. Dusty flags of Cairo hung on the walls, watching them.

Rodwell Dimitri. His name hung in the air.

He was the one. He fit exactly what Flora had said they needed.

He was skilled and brave enough. They were sure he could do the job well. His time fighting in the West had shown everyone how strong he was.

Everyone agreed Rodwell was capable. But Baron Noel shook his head slightly. “That won’t do,” he said, his voice firm. “Didn’t Flora say the Great Warrior might have to die? We know Lord Rodwell is willing, but we can’t just throw away a swordsman like him.” He paused, looking around the table. “He’s too important to sacrifice.”

Rodwell’s brother, Roman Dimitri, had become a powerful figure in Cairo.

If Roman defeated the aristocratic rebellion and even beat the Chronos Empire, then he would be the most important person in the Cairo Kingdom.

Baron Noel was not a fool.

He had been through many hardships on the Western Front because he loved his country, but he also wanted to go back to the capital and get a good job.

So, he could not let Rodwell go into a situation where he would probably die.

Because of Roman Dimitri and his family, Rodwell was very valuable.

Rodwell Dimitri said,

“So, is there another swordsman who will take my place?”

“Well, we need to find out. Let’s not rush into this…”

“No. If you say it’s the leaders’ decision, you’ll force people to die even if they don’t want to. This is for Cairo. How can a knight who loves his country refuse? And there aren’t many choices for this plan. There are stronger swordsmen than me on the Western Front, but we can’t risk their lives here. We also need to think about what will happen after the Great Warrior battle. So, it’s right for a swordsman like me to make this choice.”

He was not the best swordsman in the West.

Even Count Vandenberg was a 4-star swordsman, but he couldn’t send a commander to his death.

Rodwell Dimitri looked at everyone.

They looked embarrassed, but they couldn’t say he was wrong.

“Someone has to do it. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to die for the plan. I will try my best to defeat the Great Warrior of the Chronos Empire. So, please let me do it.”

“Rodwell…”

Count Vandenberg looked at him sadly.

When Rodwell Dimitri was first sent to the Western Front, he was still young and inexperienced, like many others his age.

But after seeing so many deaths, Rodwell grew stronger.

He became a good swordsman, and now everyone respected him.

The conference room became quiet.

Rodwell was also Count Vandenberg’s student, but as a Count, he had to think about more than just one person.

In the end,

“I understand. Rodwell Dimitri, you will fight in this Great Warrior battle.”

“Thank you.”

The decision was made.

Rodwell Dimitri nodded calmly, completing the plan.

After the meeting, someone was waiting for Rodwell Dimitri outside.

“Why do you always want to do such dangerous things?”

There were two famous people on the Western Front.

One was Flora Lawrence, the only woman, and the other was Rodwell Dimitri.

Rodwell Dimitri, who was part of the Cairo Royal Academy, was allowed to work there for a year to get experience, but he decided to stay on the Western Front even after that time.

That was when Dimitri was getting a lot of attention.

Everyone didn’t understand why he would give up wealth and fame, and Rodwell, who stayed on the battlefield, made a dangerous move.

In every battle, he was always at the front.

He didn’t back down even against the Chronos Empire, and he led the Cairo Kingdom army with all his strength.

And now, the people of the Western Front truly respected Rodwell Dimitri.

They saw him as a strong warrior, but Flora didn’t think so.

“In my opinion, you are not normal. People say you’re doing it because you love Cairo, but really, you’re just crazy and want to die. There are many people on the Western Front who follow you. The officials think you’re the best, but if you really think about it, you’re the one who shouldn’t die like this.”

“It is necessary for me.”

Rodwell looked at Flora.

Flora Lawrence.

He had heard stories about her.

She was supposed to marry his brother, but she broke off the engagement and gave up her life as a noble.

Maybe she was someone who could understand how he felt.

“Flora, you know what kind of person Roman Dimitri was. That’s why a smart woman like you broke off the engagement. How did you feel then? Were you okay with the fact that Dimitri’s fool was different from what people said? I wasn’t. While I was in the West, Dimitri changed too much.”

Over the past few years, Roman Dimitri had changed a lot.

At first, Rodwell didn’t believe it, but he had to accept it because of all the stories he heard.

People said that it must be nice to have a brother like Roman Dimitri.

But Rodwell Dimitri, who remembered the time they spent together, felt very distant from him.

“In my life, Roman Dimitri was just a mistake. Now, he’s being called a hero of Cairo. People are happy about Dimitri’s bright future, but I have never trusted my future to someone I didn’t even want to call my brother. That’s why I stayed longer, and I’m willing to do anything to be better than him.”

He didn’t want to believe it.

He ignored it.

He tried to become stronger by risking his life on the battlefield.

It was the same this time.

Volunteering as the Great Warrior was dangerous, but he hoped it would make him a little stronger.

Roman Dimitri defeated Richard Nicholas.

The rumor that he had become the best swordsman in Cairo made Rodwell jealous.

Flora didn’t know what to say.

She felt many things.

Because she had also been confused by Roman, she couldn’t easily judge Rodwell’s feelings.

After a moment, Rodwell asked,

“Then why are you here?”

Flora bit her lip.

What should she say?

She thought of a good excuse, but she didn’t want to lie to Rodwell Dimitri.

He and she were in the same situation.

If Roman Dimitri hadn’t changed, they wouldn’t have met on the Western Front.

“I made terrible mistakes in the past that hurt people. I came here to learn and make sure that never happens again. Let’s not talk about this anymore. I feel more awake when I get asked questions. I won’t ask you why. But…”

She looked into Rodwell’s eyes.

His eyes were not the eyes of someone who had given up.

“Be sure to win, Rodwell. For yourself. Please come back alive.”

The day of the battle arrived.

Far away, the Chronos Empire army could be seen.

Rodwell Dimitri came out of the castle alone and looked at the enemies.

‘I might die today.’

After he made the decision, many people visited him.

People who had tried to stop him, saying it was a foolish choice, sighed when they saw that Rodwell Dimitri wouldn’t change his mind.

Ever since they heard the stories about Roman Dimitri, the Rodwell Dimitri they knew had been acting like he had many lives.

He knew it was very dangerous, but if he didn’t do this, he wouldn’t be able to get stronger quickly.

‘If you just do normal things, you will only get better in normal ways. Roman Dimitri has become the best swordsman in Cairo. The world calls him the best, but I don’t want to be left behind by him.’

Call it jealousy if you want.

For whatever reason, Rodwell Dimitri was standing there.

He took a deep breath and held the sword that he had sharpened all night.

The Chronos Empire army lined up not far away.

Rodwell Dimitri stepped forward.

Everyone was watching him as he spoke loudly,

“I am Rodwell Dimitri of the Cairo Kingdom. I challenge the Chronos Empire to a Great Warrior battle!”

From this moment on, it was life or death for Rodwell Dimitri.

Flora had been right. The Chronos Empire, arrogant and powerful, had agreed to the fight. They saw no reason to refuse a challenge from weak Cairo.

With a sneer, they sent out a swordsman who was just a nameless face in their vast army.

“My name is Osferd,” the swordsman announced, his voice dripping with confidence. “I will be your opponent.”

Osferd. Rodwell had never heard of him. He was a nobody in the Chronos Empire, not even close to being ranked.

Yet, none of the people of Cairo watching showed any amusement. They knew the truth. Cairo was a small kingdom. To be ranked in Cairo, you only needed to be a 3-star fighter. But the Chronos Empire was different. Even their lowest soldiers were 4-star swordsmen. They lived in a different world, a world of overwhelming power.

The Empire had sent Osferd to mock Cairo, to show them how weak they were. But they also knew Osferd was strong. Stronger than Rodwell Dimitri. Stronger than anyone in Cairo, except perhaps… Roman.

Rodwell pushed that thought away. This fight was his.

Osferd stood tall, radiating confidence. Victory was certain for him. He knew it. Everyone knew it.

And so, the battle began.

As everyone expected, Osferd quickly gained the advantage.

“Where do you think you’re going!”

Clang!

Clang! Clang!

It was an overwhelming sight.

As soon as the battle began, Osferd rushed in, giving Rodwell no room to breathe with his black aura-infused sword.

Osferd was a 3-star swordsman.

The Chronos Empire had collected information on the Cairo swordsmen in the west and knew that Rodwell Dimitri was still only a 2-star swordsman.

A 2-star in his early twenties.

It was remarkable growth.

However, it only raised expectations for the future and wasn’t enough to worry the Chronos Empire.

Therefore, they deliberately sent out Osferd.

They wanted to prove that even a nobody like Osferd could easily beat Rodwell Dimitri.

Clang!

“Kugh.”

Rodwell was pushed back by the force.

Rodwell Dimitri quickly blocked the attacks, but each time their swords hit, he was pushed back.

From the start, the difference between them was clear.

Osferd charged forward again, forcing Rodwell Dimitri to defend. As soon as Rodwell blocked, Osferd kicked him hard in the stomach.

Thud.

The impact was strong.

Rodwell Dimitri fought back the nausea and quickly tried to counterattack.

However…

Slicing sound!

His forearm was cut instead.

Blood scattered in the wind.

No matter what he tried, Osferd reacted. As time passed, the number of wounds on Rodwell’s body grew.

The swordsman known for his skill in Cairo was stopped by the Empire’s wall.

Rodwell Dimitri was clearly promising, but he never gained the upper hand against a swordsman whose name was barely known.

A weak nation.

That was the reality of Cairo.

The reason they couldn’t even argue with the Empire was because of the huge difference in power.

“Die!”

Crack.

The armor was dented by the punch.

Dizziness washed over him.

Rodwell Dimitri felt like he would collapse, but he gritted his teeth and held his ground.

‘This is what I expected.’

People hoped for a miracle, however small.

Could Rodwell win?

No.

It was impossible.

No matter who they sent, the Chronos Empire would have sent an even stronger swordsman.

That was the Empire.

Even without taking a long time to move troops, they crushed Cairo’s territory without mercy.

‘How did Roman Dimitri defeat such people? I can’t even handle a 3-star aura swordsman. Yet he defeated Butler and became the best sword in Cairo. The Roman Dimitri I remember wasn’t that strong. While I was on the battlefield, trying to get stronger, he reached a level I can’t reach. My efforts seem small compared to his.’

The rumors he heard…

People praised Rodwell Dimitri.

The higher Dimitri’s status rose, the better he was treated.

However, he was not happy.

Rodwell had always worked hard. That’s why he couldn’t truly accept Roman Dimitri’s fame.

‘This morning, I heard that Roman Dimitri’s royal army had stopped the rebels. He did the impossible and proved himself again. Now, no one can deny that Roman Dimitri is untouchable. The rumors I hear, the people’s praise, all show Roman Dimitri’s worth.’

He knew it too.

He could no longer catch up with his brother.

Even knowing that, he stood on the battlefield because he couldn’t accept it.

Slicing sound!

His face was cut.

A long line of blood appeared on his cheek.

Rodwell Dimitri’s eyes did not move.

He stared at Osferd and charged forward.

Tap.

“Where do you think you’re going, you bastard.”

This fight…

He knew he couldn’t win in a normal way.

So, he made a plan.

It was the same pattern.

A counterattack aimed at the opponent’s lower body.

After making the opponent defend with repeated attacks, he aimed for the opponent’s weak points with a different pattern than before. He had sacrificed his body until this moment for this one chance. His whole body was covered in blood, and he had no strength left.

Rumble!

His aura exploded.

The attack was fast.

Experience on the battlefield…

Rodwell Dimitri’s attack was brave.

The flowing attacks broke through the gap in an instant, but Osferd reacted this time too.

“You impudent bastard!”

The sword flashed.

Even so…

Rodwell Dimitri did not stop.

He kept getting hit, learning from each blow, and started to guess where Osferd would attack next.

‘At this rate, I might lose my eye.’

The opponent was sure that Rodwell would back down.

However, Rodwell gritted his teeth.

Pop.

One side of his vision went dark.

At that moment…

Thunk.

“Cough.”

Rodwell’s sword pierced the opponent’s weak spot.

He sacrificed his body to hurt his enemy.

Osferd was shocked.

Osferd was shocked and tried to fight back. But Rodwell had already cut his neck.

Slicing sound!

Gush.

Blood spurted like a fountain.

He had learned something on the Western Front.

Being stronger doesn’t always mean you will win in a fight.

Bloody water flowed from his eyes.

One eye was in terrible pain, but Rodwell Dimitri grinned and raised his middle finger to the Chronos Empire.

“Get lost, you bastards.”

It was the second day of the 3 days Roman had promised.

The Cairo Kingdom had gained the upper hand against the Chronos Empire.