The Heavenly Demon Can't Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 256

The air was heavy. It was the day before the declaration of war.

Roman Dmitry finished healing. He looked down at the two men lying still on the floor.

‘Now, the measures I can take are finished.’

He used natural energy, the power within their own bodies, to try and heal them. He used their own inner power to try and wake up their bodies’ natural healing, but the technique Roman Dmitry used couldn’t truly bring back the dead.

From now on, they had to survive on their own.

If they accepted death and let go of their consciousness, all the efforts made so far would be wasted.

Death.

It was a familiar word.

When he became the strongest, many people died for him, not just Mad Demon. Many others also died.

He climbed from the cold, dirty bottom, stepping over the corpses of his comrades, and living a life that allowed no room for sorrow over their deaths.

Perhaps that was why.

Later, after unifying the Murim, the world of martial artists, and living a life so repetitive it was boring, the memories of those fierce days kept coming back to him.

Why, back then.

Couldn’t he look around him?

Even then, people thought Cheonma Baek Jung-hyuk was someone who cared for his people, but thinking about it, that wasn’t entirely true.

The intensity of life always left regrets.

When he had the chance of going to a better place after death at the end of his life, perhaps that was why he refused the invitation from the gods.

He.

He wanted to die as a human, like the people who had followed him.

And now, having gained a new life, he wanted to walk the path of Cheonma, a title for a powerful leader, but with as few regrets as possible.

The effort for treatment.

It was nothing great.

Although he had used natural energy, when he became a god-like being, being one with nature would fill the used natural energy with even more power.

The difference from his previous life was not that he sacrificed himself for his subordinates.

Even with the enemy ‘Chronos Empire’ before his eyes, he chose to prioritize the safety of his subordinates first.

That was.

His current way.

Roman Dmitry, having left the treatment room, saw people waiting for him as soon as he came outside.

“You’ve worked hard.”

Chris led Dmitry’s soldiers who were waiting.

Seeing them waiting endlessly for the day he would come out, Roman Dmitry showed his true self once more.

“From now on, summon all the lords of the Dmitry Duchy.”

“Understood.”

The Cheonma never forgets those who wrong him.

He may have taken care of his subordinates first, but the Cheonma’s way would not be filled with mercy.

Exactly 3 hours.

That was how long it took for the lords of Dmitry to gather.

Since they had stopped everything and were waiting, they arrived in Dmitry as soon as the order was given.

The lords gathered in the conference room. It was a large room with a long wooden table in the center. Dusty sunlight came through the tall windows. The air felt heavy with worry.

Count Conrad, who had once led the Northeast Alliance, sat down slowly. He spoke quietly, his voice barely above a whisper. His hands twisted nervously in his lap.

“Surely,” he began, looking around at the others, “Lord Dmitry isn’t really going to declare war on the Chronos Empire? Is he? I’m truly afraid. The Chronos Empire… they are like a monster. Even if all the kingdoms joined together, we might still lose. And our lord… he never backs down from a fight, does he?” Conrad’s voice trembled slightly.

“That’s right. If a war breaks out, we won’t be able to turn back.”

Those who followed Conrad also showed signs of worry.

Then, Baron Lawrence, who was listening to the conversation next to them, frowned and replied, his voice firm and strong.

“The Chronos Empire attacked Dmitry. This is clearly something we must make them answer for, and if that means war, I will gladly risk my life at the front. Everyone, watch your mouths. Dmitry’s future is always for our lord to decide.”

“No, it’s not that we don’t follow our lord’s orders, is it? Like Baron Lawrence, we would jump into a fire if our lord commanded it. But the fact that war with Chronos is reckless doesn’t change. People who just agree with the lord without thinking are not truly loyal to Dmitry.”

“Are you criticizing me now?”

“Think what you want! No matter what Baron Lawrence thinks, war with Chronos is not an easy matter!”

Opinions were already divided.

The forces following Lawrence.

The forces following Conrad.

Dmitry was divided into two factions.

The forces following Baron Lawrence completely believed that Roman Dmitry’s words were always right, and if he ordered them to hug a straw bale and jump into a fire, they would do it without hesitation.

On the other hand, the forces following Baron Conrad were doubtful of every choice.

They wanted to take a rational approach to everything.

Therefore, the two factions had no choice but to clash when faced with war with Chronos.

But.

They had one thing in common.

They sincerely pledged loyalty to Dmitry.

The way they thought about loyalty was different, but there was no doubt about Roman Dmitry.

The past month.

Roman Dmitry’s actions were a series of shocks.

It was amazing that he came back alive despite the threats from Valhalla and Chronos, but people were touched by the sight of him locking himself in the treatment room for over a week to save Kevin and Henderson.

Just as Chris saw his own reflection in them.

Everyone who followed Roman Dmitry was sure that if they lived for him, they would not be abandoned.

The society of nobles is a world that has lost romance.

In this world, nobles often use people and then throw them away, Roman Dmitry showed loyalty to his subjects.

Some might say this is nothing special.

But because most people don’t act that way, the image Roman Dmitry presents is bound to stand out.

All of them followed Roman Dmitry.

Even if their opinions differed, the fact that they arrived in Dmitry in just 3 hours was proof of their belief.

The servant’s voice echoed.

“Lord Roman Dmitry is entering.”

Even those who argued before now showed respect to their lord.

Roman Dmitry sat in the high-backed chair, carved with the Dmitry family crest. He addressed the nobles, getting straight to the point.

“The Chronos Empire has done something unforgivable. I hear that people are divided on what to do, even here in Dmitry and at the international meeting. The bad things the Chronos Empire did happened so often, people seemed to forget how to be angry. I am not pleased about this.”

The air in the room seemed to thicken. Nobles who were just talking loudly now sat up straight, their faces serious.

Roman Dmitry’s eyes swept across the nobles, cold as winter ice. A muscle twitched in his jaw, and his voice was low and dangerous.

“The fact that the Chronos Empire attacked Dmitry and broke the ancient laws of this land is not the only problem. They thought they could take over Dmitry with only 10,000 soldiers, and they did it without thinking of what would happen next. That’s how things are on this continent. They acted like that because history let them get away with it.”

The kingdoms on this continent have always had trouble with the Chronos Empire, but no one has ever really fought back to make them careful.

Border fights didn’t matter.

They only fought back when attacked, never attacking the Empire first.

Years went by.

Now, people are used to it and don’t even remember how it started.

“I will make them pay for attacking Dmitry.”

Baron Conrad’s voice was shaky as he asked, “Are you really saying you will wage war?”

Roman Dmitry answered.

“The war with the Empire started when Chronos’s assassins attacked me. After dealing with the assassin group, I warned them to be ready to pay if they tried to ‘assassinate’ me again. They responded by attacking Valhalla and Dmitry directly. Baron Conrad, people who trust and follow me died because of their attack. Do you think we should just bow our heads and talk about a deal? If they apologize, should we accept peace with just a few words from the strong?”

“No, I do not.”

“Exactly. From now on, Chronos’s plans don’t matter. We won’t compromise with them, and we will fight them until they pay for what they did. Even if Chronos wants peace, I, Roman Dmitry, do not want peace with them.”

The more he spoke, the stronger Roman Dmitry’s presence became.

He was like Cheonma Baek Jung-hyuk, someone who fought hard from the bottom and never let anyone look down on him.

The situation had changed.

They had been defending, but now they would attack.

Roman Dmitry said.

“From now on, the Dmitry Principality declares war on the Chronos Empire. Each lord must gather their forces, be ready, and prepare for war. Remember this: this war will be a clear example that the continent will not repeat the past.”

His command crashed through the hall like thunder, silencing all whispers and doubts.

Baron Conrad, who had questioned him, now showed no doubt.

“I obey your command.”

The lords of Dmitry followed Roman Dmitry’s command without question.

The sudden declaration of war was not discussed with Redford or Hector.

As they waited to meet with Roman Dmitry, they were surprised by Dmitry’s actions.

‘To actually declare war.’

It was shocking because even though Chronos was responsible, declaring war was difficult because of the Empire’s power.

Edwin Hector was confused.

Edwin thought he knew Roman Dmitry, but he didn’t expect this war declaration without asking them first.

‘Dmitry didn’t want to go to the international meeting. At first, I thought it was because Roman Dmitry was busy, but now it seems he didn’t want our help. Can he really fight a war with just Dmitry’s power?’

It was impossible.

Even with Redford and Hector’s help, they had almost no chance of winning against the Chronos Empire.

That day, Edwin Hector contacted Roman Dmitry immediately.

He wanted to talk to Roman Dmitry and prepare the Hector Kingdom if the war with Chronos happened.

The Chronos Empire was clearly trying to take over the continent.

If Roman Dmitry, their only rival, fell, the other kingdoms would fall to the Chronos Empire one by one.

Also, the Sky Wizard had said something strange.

“Edwin, you don’t know the truth. The Sky Tower is in the Chronos Empire not just to develop magic, but because only loyalty to Chronos can guarantee the future. I’m telling you this because I want you to stay my student. If you’re thinking of getting revenge on the Chronos Empire, stop now.”

The Sky Wizard was mysterious.

Even though he was a powerful wizard, he said incomprehensible words when Edwin Hector investigated the Chronos Empire. He said, “Chronos is not what you think. Loyalty is the only path to safety.”

That’s why he couldn’t give up on Roman Dmitry.

Roman Dmitry was the only one who could handle unpredictable situations.

Edwin Hector had seen Roman Dmitry in action during the war on the southern front and was convinced of his abilities.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t meet Roman Dmitry.

Instead, Count Fabius, representing Dmitry, appeared at a meeting with King Redford.

“I am Count Fabius.”

“Please get to the point. What does Lord Roman Dmitry want?”

Knowing that Redford and Hector supported Dmitry, Count Fabius smiled playfully.

“Well, it’s exactly what it looks like, isn’t it?”

The declaration of war meant Roman Dmitry had already started.

“Our lord wants to take revenge with Dmitry’s power alone. Please go to the international meeting and tell the other countries that Redford and Hector are not involved. What happens from now on is only between Cairo and Dmitry.”

There was a moment of confusion because Fabius’s statement didn’t make sense.