The Heavenly Demon Can't Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 557

Park Cheol-min blinked.

He looked at the man in front of him and wondered if he was dreaming.

“Let’s get straight to the point,” the man said. “I heard that Emperor Roman Dmitry gave swords to all members of the direct unit. Is that true?”

The man was Wang Wei-long.

He was the chairman of China and known as the world’s best swordsman.

Park Cheol-min did not meet famous people often. He felt confused to be talking to this man.

Xiao Long and other famous people stood behind Wang Wei-long. They looked like guards.

He felt pressure because they watched him closely. He felt like they noticed everything he did.

Why had Wang Wei-long come to him?

They did not know each other, so he did not know why. But he answered Wang Wei-long honestly.

“…It’s true.”

“Is it also true that Miracle’s sword makers checked the swords and said they were very good?”

“Yes. I knew they were amazing because Emperor Roman Dmitry made them himself. But the sword makers said they could start a technological revolution. Why are you asking me this?”

Wang Wei-long was an ally.

Park Cheol-min did not think Wang Wei-long was being hostile, but he was still confused.

Then, Wang Wei-long gave a signal.

Xiao Long put something on the table.

It was covered with cloth, but it was long and looked like a sword.

The cloth was removed.

Wang Wei-long smiled, looking at the sword that was now uncovered. He said,

“This sword is called Yellow Dragon. If you know anything about magic swords, you’ve heard of Yellow Dragon. It was made by the best sword maker in China. It can make your sword skills much stronger. People say Yellow Dragon is the best S-rank sword. It is strong and well-made, like the best iron swords. I will give you this sword.”

“Yes???!”

Park Cheol-min was shocked.

Like Wang Wei-long said, Yellow Dragon was a famous sword.

It was a treasure. He could not believe Wang Wei-long would just give it to him.

His hands started to shake.

He couldn’t believe he might own the beautiful Yellow Dragon. He felt like he was in a dream.

“There is only one thing I want in return. Give me the sword you got from Emperor Roman Dmitry.”

But then, Park Cheol-min’s face changed. He looked serious.

Yellow Dragon was a great offer.

He would accept the deal if it was anything else. But the sword from Roman Dmitry was different.

“I’m sorry.”

“You’re saying no to Yellow Dragon?”

“I know Yellow Dragon is a great sword. But the sword I got from Emperor Roman Dmitry is special. He made it just for me. It also shows how the Korean Empire changed its name. How can I give you that sword? I’m sorry, but I will pretend you didn’t say that.”

“I know this sword is important to you. But even if your sword is made just for you, Yellow Dragon is still as good, maybe even better. Yellow Dragon will give you more power than a B-rank sword. People will respect you more if you have Yellow Dragon.”

“Why are you trying to give me such a great sword? Your offer shows me how valuable my sword really is.”

Wang Wei-long was speechless.

He thought Park Cheol-min would take the deal.

He wanted the Sword of the Heavenly Demon. He did not expect this to be so difficult.

Wang Wei-long waited a moment, then said,

“Yellow Dragon, plus five billion.”

“…”

“Plus ten billion.”

“…”

“Plus thirty billion. Or, tell me what you want. I will give it to you.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Damn it!”

Wang Wei-long looked angry.

Even after offering so much, he was refused. Wang Wei-long knew he could not buy the sword in a normal way.

Park Cheol-min stood up.

“I’m sorry.”

Park Cheol-min did not say anything else. He just left, showing he would not change his mind.

Wang Wei-long did not want to give up.

Many people had the sword, not just Park Cheol-min. He went to all the members of the direct unit and offered them a deal.

“I can never sell it.”

“This sword is a symbol of the direct unit. If I sell it, my friends will not respect me.”

“I used this sword in the war. It is perfect for me. I have decided it is my soulmate. Would Chairman Wang Wei-long sell his soulmate for money?”

“I’m sorry.”

Everyone said no.

Wang Wei-long offered a lot of money. But the direct unit members knew how valuable Roman Dmitry’s sword was after fighting in the war.

The sword was also a symbol.

They held the sword when it was called the Republic of Korea. They helped change the name to the Korean Empire by fighting enemies with the sword.

The direct unit members had wanted to join since Incheon was not doing well. None of them would give up such an important symbol.

Wang Wei-long was very frustrated.

When he heard about the Sword of the Heavenly Demon.

He believed he could finally reach his goal.

His ancestor had told stories of the Sword of the Heavenly Demon. Wang Wei-long thought if he had that sword, he could master the Heavenly Demon sword style. That would make his dream come true.

He was excited just thinking about it.

He offered Yellow Dragon and a lot of money, even billions, for the sword. But he was surprised that all thirty members of the unit refused him. They said no without hesitation.

Everyone said no.

Finally, he went to Lee Tae-sung.

Wang Wei-long knew Lee Tae-sung’s sword was also very strong, as strong as an S-rank sword. So, he knew offering Yellow Dragon wouldn’t work.

Still, he went to see him.

He felt like he was trying anything, even if it was unlikely to work.

Lee Tae-sung said no. But he told Wang Wei-long a secret.

“If you want Emperor Roman Dmitry’s sword, there will be a big event in the Korean Empire in a month. Emperor Roman Dmitry said he will show and sell the swords he made. Why don’t you buy a sword that anyone can buy? You can use the money you offered me to beat the other buyers.”

Wang Wei-long’s eyes lit up.

Emperor Roman Dmitry was going to sell the Sword of the Heavenly Demon!

He felt like he had found a way to get the sword.

Wang Wei-long had not known Lee Tae-sung before. But he grabbed Lee Tae-sung’s hand and said,

“I will never forget your kindness. Thank you!”

That day, the Chinese leaders got an order.

They had to get as much money as possible.

At that time, no one knew what China would do next because of this.

The United States also saw these movements.

Not just the United States. The Korean Empire was becoming very important quickly. Countries all over the world were watching everything happening there.

The US leaders said,

“Wang Wei-long is acting strange. He went to the Korean Empire. Our spies said he went to each member of the direct unit to buy the sword they got. You know, that sword is the one that everyone in the Korean sword maker’s group is talking about.”

“What is happening in the Korean Empire?”

John Harrison looked confused.

Park Cheol-min’s sword.

It was a hot topic.

News of Park Cheol-min and his incredible sword had reached China, and the United States heard it too. They knew something important was happening in the Korean Empire.

But unlike Wang Wi-ryong, they were slow to act.

They weren’t sure how powerful this ‘Heavenly Demon’s Sword’ really was, so they watched and waited. But when Wang Wi-ryong made his move, the United States knew they couldn’t just stand by any longer.

John Harrison leaned forward, his voice serious. “Use every spy we have. I want to know everything about this sword of Park Cheol-min’s. Now.”

“Yes, sir,” came the quick reply.

Days passed slowly. The United States waited anxiously for news. Luckily for them, Roman Dmitry wasn’t trying to keep the sword a secret. It didn’t take long for their spies to find information.

But then, the report came.

The words of the spy were unbelievable. “Sir,” the report began, “Park Cheol-min’s sword is only ranked B-grade. But it’s made in a completely new way. It could change how we make all mana weapons. And get this – they just gave these swords out like normal supplies. We think Wang Wi-ryong wants to buy it for so much money because he wants to steal this technology.”

“Wait… what?” John Harrison asked, his voice quiet.

The room suddenly felt cold.

A sword that could change everything?

John Harrison felt his heart race. The Korean Empire had not only become strong in war, but they also had incredible new technology.

A shiver went down his back. Who was this Roman Dmitry? Ever since he appeared, the Korean Empire had been doing things nobody expected.

John Harrison thought for a moment. “Don’t panic yet,” he said. “Maybe the Korean Empire *wants* us to know about this. Maybe they didn’t keep it secret on purpose. First, we need to learn everything we can about this technology. If it’s as big as they say, any country that doesn’t get it will be left behind.”

“Right,” the others agreed.

It wasn’t just the United States. News spread quickly. France, Italy, Spain – all the major countries were now watching the Korean Empire.

What started as a small rumor was now a global obsession, all because of Wang Wi-ryong’s big reaction.

Days turned into weeks. The secret of the sword stayed hidden, and the world waited, wondering what was happening in the Korean Empire.

Then, one morning, the news flashed across screens everywhere.

**[The Korean Empire Announces Global Technology Presentation]**

An invitation.

The Korean Empire was inviting the whole world to see the truth for themselves.

The last month had flown by.

The technology presentation was tomorrow. Kim Jun-hyuk walked through the city, checking on things.

“One!”

*Whoosh!*

“Two!”

*Whoosh!*

He reached Training Ground One.

The Guardian Squad was training hard. Kang Min-ho led them, pushing them to their limits. They had learned powerful new fighting skills, called ‘Guardian Gate Martial Arts’.

Soldiers often said the Guardian Squad was the trickiest to fight against in training.

Their sword fighting style was all about defense, making it very frustrating for anyone attacking them.

And Kang Min-ho himself had become incredibly strong.

People said the war had changed him. He was now stronger than even an A-grade soldier.

There was even talk of him fighting Lee Tae-sung again.

Everyone knew Lee Tae-sung was stronger overall, but could he break through Kang Min-ho’s defense if Kang Min-ho really focused on blocking? Nobody was sure.

He walked on to Training Ground Two. This time, the Direct Unit was facing Lee Tae-sung.

*Clang!*

*Clang! Clang! Clang!*

The sounds of swords crashing together filled the air.

It was a brutal fight.

The Direct Unit soldiers, now trained in the Asura Sword Technique, attacked fiercely. Lee Tae-sung fought back even harder, his movements like lightning. One wrong step, and it looked like their heads would be cut off.

His twin swords flashed, pushing back the entire Direct Unit.

Lee Tae-sung was incredible, fighting them all alone. But the Direct Unit soldiers were different now too. They were much stronger than before.

Just in one month.

It wasn’t *just* a month.

Since the war ended and peace returned, the soldiers of the Korean Empire were improving every single day.

It was the same everywhere.

Not just the special squads, but even the regular soldiers were training hard. Everyone was becoming a strong soldier, ready to fight in a war at any moment.

This was because of Roman Dmitry’s rule. He believed in treating soldiers differently.

He thought everyone should be able to defend themselves if needed. But those who chose to be professional soldiers should be fully supported. They should have everything they needed so they could focus only on training.

This cost a lot of money, of course. But Kim Jun-hyuk knew Roman Dmitry had a plan, so he wasn’t worried about the cost.

Just then, a loud sound shook the air.

*Boom!*

*Rumble!*

An explosion in the distance.

Kim Jun-hyuk knew it came from the Hundred Days Magic Training Ground.

*’Everyone was shocked when the White-Clothed Magician changed his name to Kim Pan-seok,’* he thought. *’Why would he give up such a famous name? But I think it means he’s truly dedicated to the Korean Empire now. Since becoming Kim Pan-seok, he’s been working harder than anyone else in the hundred days of training. He’s done nothing but train for a whole month.’*

It was a time of great change.

Everyone was working with fierce determination.

The Korean Empire was growing so fast. Everyone knew they had to keep up or be left behind.

He continued his walk.

Incheon was now a completely different city. It was thriving.

After the great disaster was over, the city had been rebuilt quickly. With Roman Dmitry’s help, Kim Jun-hyuk had been able to make Incheon everything he had dreamed of.

At first, people had doubted if Incheon was the right place for the capital.

But now, Incheon was the most prosperous city in the Korean Empire.

Strong walls protected it.

Everything worked perfectly together.

Kim Jun-hyuk felt like he was finally making a real difference in Incheon.

Roman Dmitry had given him the chance, and he was taking it. He was working hard for Incheon and the whole Korean Empire.

He stopped walking, looking up.

Before him was the street of artisans.

It was new. Nothing like this had existed before.

He started walking again, down the street.

On both sides, he saw the workshops of the artisans. He could feel the heat coming from their forges, the passion in their work. The artisans were completely focused, not even noticing Kim Jun-hyuk walking by.

Park Gwang-deok’s actions had inspired all the artisans in the Korean Empire.

When news spread that the Artisan Association had promised to support the Korean Empire and were getting full help for their work, more and more hidden artisans started to come out.

And so, the street was finished.

Just like in Dmitry, where there was a street for blacksmiths, Incheon now had a special place for all kinds of artisans.

Kim Jun-hyuk reached his destination.

A man stood there.

He stood in the heat of the forge, his long, white hair hanging down, giving him a powerful presence.

“Are you ready?”

It was Park Gwang-deok.

He had been living and working here for the past month. He looked at Kim Jun-hyuk and said firmly, “Yes. I am completely ready.”

Kim Jun-hyuk smiled.

Behind Park Gwang-deok, the workshop was a mess of tools and materials, showing how hard he had worked.

“Then let’s go,” Kim Jun-hyuk said. “We need to show the world what we’ve achieved at this technology presentation, don’t you think?”

Technology presentation.