The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 327

A year had passed since Baek Jung-hyuk became the Heavenly Demon. For a while, peace reigned, but it was not to last.

A problem appeared. One of Baek Jung-hyuk’s brothers, who had run away from the fight for power, had gathered some followers and made himself known.

He and his group had found safety in the Northern Ice Palace. This was possible because Baek Jung-hyuk’s half-brother’s mother was from there.

“As long as I, Baek Jin-myung, am alive, Baek Jung-hyuk can’t truly be the leader of the Demonic Cult!” he declared.

His voice echoed from the lands of the North Sea.

Their goal wasn’t to take over from Baek Jung-hyuk right away.

Baek Jung-hyuk had shown how strong he was when he became the Heavenly Demon. Even with the Northern Ice Palace’s help, it would be impossible to defeat him.

But, they planned to use their connection to the Heavenly Demon to gain some power and benefits. They hoped to return to the Demonic Cult through a deal. They believed Baek Jung-hyuk wouldn’t dare to touch them while they hid in the North Sea.

The North Sea. It was a place that people avoided.

For a long time, stories in the Murim world warned people never to go to the North Sea.

Sure enough, just like the leaders of Dmitry arguing, the leaders of the Demonic Cult also started to disagree. The group split into two sides.

“We have to get rid of Baek Jin-myung! We can’t just sit back and watch him cause trouble for the Demonic Cult,” one leader said.

“Of course we do!” another snapped back. “But are you forgetting where he is hiding? The North Sea! It’s suicide to go there!”

“Whether it’s impossible or not doesn’t matter! This is something we have to deal with, no matter the cost!”

“If we get caught by the enemy, there’s no turning back!”

Chaos erupted. Both sides had good points.

Baek Jin-myung’s actions were causing problems for the Demonic Cult. But the North Sea, with its harsh cold and deep snow, was not a place to enter lightly.

No enemy had ever conquered the North Sea. The people of the Northern Ice Palace knew how to use the environment to their advantage. When enemies entered the North Sea, they wouldn’t fight directly. Instead, they would slowly wear down their opponents with quick attacks.

Shivering from the cold, starving, and exhausted, they waited for the right moment to strike.

The martial arts of the North Sea were designed for that environment. They were incredibly effective in the North Sea, no matter who the enemy was.

That’s why Baek Jin-myung had made himself known. He knew that even Baek Jung-hyuk wouldn’t cross into the North Sea to get him.

If, by some chance, Baek Jung-hyuk made a rash decision, it might be the perfect chance to take back the title of Heavenly Demon.

That day, Baek Jung-hyuk said, “In my Demonic Cult, there are no exceptions.”

He gathered an army.

Baek Jung-hyuk knew that if he made exceptions just because the North Sea was a difficult place, it would weaken his authority. He finished his preparations and entered the lands of the North Sea to kill Baek Jin-myung. From that moment on, a fierce war began.

The snow was stained with blood. So many people died.

The North Sea lived up to its reputation. The warriors of the North Sea, who moved quickly across the snow, were powerful.

However, when Baek Jung-hyuk fought his way through the blizzard and reached the Northern Ice Palace, the enemies realized something.

Baek Jung-hyuk, who had risen from nothing to the top, was someone who had overcome countless challenges, just like the North Sea itself.

He was completely different from Baek Jin-myung, who had always avoided competition. A one-sided massacre took place.

Baek Jung-hyuk broke down the doors of the Northern Ice Palace, went inside, and slaughtered all the enemies. He left behind a mountain of bodies and beheaded the terrified Baek Jin-myung.

That was the end of the Northern Ice Palace’s history, along with Baek Jin-myung.

Later, people said that the martial arts of the Northern Ice Palace were lost when the castle burned down, but that wasn’t true.

Baek Jung-hyuk kept them in his mind and in the Demonic Cult’s vault. That’s how the history of the Northern Ice Palace disappeared.

The North Sea and Arcadia had similar environments.

So, the danger from the cold, as Count Conrad mentioned, wasn’t a big problem. The Northern Ice Palace had mastered the cold completely.

They didn’t just use martial arts that used ice-like energy. They also knew how to survive in harsh environments.

They knew how to find food in the snow, how to build temporary shelters, and how to move quickly across the snow.

In the lands of the North Sea, they had created their own way of life. In other words, the cold wouldn’t stop them from going to Arcadia.

Roman Dmitry spoke, “The important thing is whether it’s worth it.”

Everyone paid attention. Even though they had been arguing fiercely, they listened to Roman Dmitry as if nothing had happened.

“Beyond the Endless Mountains, there’s Arcadia. If the creatures living there hadn’t invaded the Salamander’s territory, I might have ignored their world. But that’s not the case. The dwarves under the Endless Mountains, Queen Isabel and her soldiers fighting the Chronos Empire, and even Kayden, all show that Arcadia is part of the same world. If that’s true, the orcs of Arcadia will eventually cross the Endless Mountains.”

Baek Jung-hyuk respected other worlds, except for the Central Plains Murim.

If the Northern Ice Palace had stayed within the Outer Murim, they might not have been destroyed. But they crossed the line, and he destroyed them.

The name of Arcadia was being mentioned a lot, which meant they were also expanding their territory.

“Arcadia is now a real problem. Since Kayden appeared and mentioned the orcs, we can’t ignore them. If we want to make the land beyond the Endless Mountains Dmitry’s territory, we need a force like the ‘Luna Kingdom’ to wipe out the orcs and manage the area. But we shouldn’t take unnecessary risks. So, I’m thinking of approving this plan, but with conditions.”

Safety was the most important thing. Dimitri wouldn’t take any chances, especially when it came to protecting the Luna Kingdom.

Dimitri spoke firmly, “Here are my conditions for helping the Luna Kingdom. One: you will become our vassal state in return for our aid. Two: if there’s no quick way across the Endless Mountains, the deal is off. And three,” he looked at Felix, “Felix, how many people can your Teleport Scroll move from beyond the mountains to Dimitri?”

Felix hesitated. “…Thirty, sir. Thirty is the most we can manage with current technology.”

Dimitri nodded. “Then, only thirty of us, including me, will go to Arcadia. We will focus on defeating the Orcs as you asked. But if danger threatens Dimitri, we leave Arcadia instantly using the Teleport Scroll.”

These three conditions were all about keeping Dimitri safe.

The conditions were given. Only thirty people. And they could leave at any moment. Cayden felt a cold weight in his chest. Thirty people… it wasn’t many. But he couldn’t refuse. Not when they were so desperate.

“Thank you,” Isabel breathed, her voice full of relief. “Thank you so much!”

Roman Dimitri. People said he was beyond human limits. Just having him among the thirty was a huge relief for Isabel.

Luna Kingdom’s biggest problem was Graksar. No one could stand against that monster.

Roman Dimitri asked, “You must have a way for us to get back to your kingdom quickly. Tell me your plan.”

Cayden explained, “Yes. We’ve been making ‘Teleport Points’ in the Endless Mountains to connect to the Salamander Continent. On my journey here, I marked temporary spots where we haven’t set up points yet. If we use these, it will take about a week to reach Arcadia. But we can’t leave right away. We need another week to prepare for the cold.”

“The cold in Arcadia is far worse than anything normal,” Cayden warned. “We need special medicine to handle it, and training to survive in the snow before we go.”

“Let’s skip that,” Roman Dimitri said quickly.

“Sir, Roman Dimitri! That’s necessary! It will be very dangerous if we don’t prepare…” Cayden protested.

“No, I didn’t mean we won’t prepare at all,” Dimitri corrected him. “Dimitri will find its own way to prepare for the cold. We also need time to get ready. We will leave in a week as planned.”

Cayden was speechless. It sounded incredibly risky. He wanted to argue, but Luna Kingdom was in a weak position. He couldn’t risk upsetting Dimitri.

“I understand. But if you need my help, please tell me anytime.”

A week. Cayden was filled with worry. ‘Arcadia…’ He imagined the biting wind and endless snow. ‘If they don’t understand how dangerous it is…’ He shuddered, picturing the possible disaster.

The bitter cold. Heavy snow always falling. Arcadia was nothing like the Salamander Continent. First, the extreme cold itself was a huge problem. Then, there were the Orcs. The deep snow would slow Dimitri’s soldiers down, making their feet sink with every step. Orcs, who lived in Arcadia, knew how to fight in these conditions. Dimitri’s soldiers would be confused and struggle. And then there was the Aura freezing. Even using magic would be difficult in that cold.

It wasn’t just about Dimitri’s safety. The future of the Luna Kingdom was on the line. Cayden knew that if Dimitri didn’t think he needed help, no amount of warning would change his mind. It was like talking to a wall.

Therefore. After experiencing the cold of Arcadia, he was thinking of persuading Roman Dimitri once again at that time.

For now. He had to inform the Luna Kingdom of the news here.

Beep. “Reporting in. Roman Dimitri agreed to help. Thirty people. They should arrive in Arcadia in about two weeks, including preparation. Try to avoid fighting directly. Just hold on.”

Hours later, a reply came, filled with disappointment.

[Cayden. Only thirty? Orcs are in the tens of thousands. Thirty people won’t change anything. Can’t you get Dimitri to send more?]

“This is the best we can get. Dimitri has no real reason to help us more than this. Remember, the Valhalla Empire is showing signs of trouble. If Dimitri sends too many troops, he risks his own kingdom. We can’t ask for more. We wouldn’t do more if we were in his place, would we?”

[…I understand. Be careful.]

Beyond the message, Cayden knew they were disappointed. Thirty people was a small number. Dimitri was their only hope, and thirty felt like too little.

Most people in Luna Kingdom, even Cayden, didn’t truly know how powerful Roman Dimitri was. They had only heard stories of his battles with the Chronos Empire, stories that sounded almost unbelievable.

Isabel said that even receiving help from just one ‘Roman Dimitri’ would be a success.

Anyway, Roman Dimitri also said that he would join the Luna expedition, so he tried to suppress his negative thoughts.

And so, a week passed. The time had come. Beyond the Endless Mountains, Arcadia awaited.