The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 570

A few days later, the grand meeting room in Brussels was filled with important people. Leaders from all over Europe sat around a large, polished table. The air felt heavy with unspoken worries.

It was because of Iceland’s withdrawal from the Union. Leaders whispered rumors.

“Could the rumors be true?” one leader whispered, leaning closer to his neighbor.

“That’s what I’m saying. They are talking about the rumors. Sharing martial arts and magic? The base of a nation? If it’s true, the Daehan Empire, a powerful nation, must be crazy. I heard that they even provided free support so that ordinary soldiers in Iceland could use the Daehan Empire’s iron weaponry.”

“…I really don’t understand. Iceland is a small country with only 300,000 people. It’s barely a country at all, and its population is smaller than that of most cities in powerful nations. Just for Iceland, a country with only 300,000 people, they’re providing that much support. It’s clear this kind of support is real, not just for show.”

Recently, what happened in Iceland became a hot topic.

The fact that the first country had seceded from the European Union, a group of countries in Europe, was a problem, but people had a lot to say about how the Daehan Empire treated Iceland.

Just for Iceland, a country with only 300,000 people, they freely provided iron weaponry, martial arts, and magic books.

It was unbelievable, and at the same time, they felt envious of Iceland.

The Prime Minister of Spain, his face lined with concern, spoke.

“Whatever the reason, there’s no reason to doubt what the Daehan Empire intends to do. Everyone knows this kind of help is a big deal, even if they are just pretending to be nice. What surprised me when I received the report on this incident was Jang Yun-tae of Baekil. Among you, is there anyone who originally knew what kind of person Jang Yun-tae is?”

“No.”

“This is the first time I’ve heard the name.”

“So, I was also surprised. The reason why people don’t recognize the Daehan Empire as the world’s leading power is because most of their power comes from Emperor Roman Dmitry. But an unknown figure solved the incident in Iceland. Jang Yun-tae showed overwhelming magic, and the ordinary soldiers assisting him displayed unusual feats. If that’s the average of the Daehan Empire, it means that the power of the Daehan Empire is beyond imagination.”

A few leaders nervously cleared their throats. The idea of the Daehan Empire’s power was starting to sink in, making them uneasy.

The impact of this incident was significant.

The moment they confirmed the power of the Daehan Empire, a crack formed in their hearts, just like the President of Iceland.

“Frankly, I don’t know what’s right anymore. The European Union has been acting collectively, worrying about the tyranny of Emperor Roman Dmitry, but he hasn’t caused any problems in the past year. Rather, he solved his own country’s problems and sought stability, and showed rapid development through active exchanges with China, the first allied nation. And looking at his attitude towards Iceland, we may have judged prematurely, even though nothing had happened. Just because he brutally dealt with enemies who committed sins worthy of death, we judged that Emperor Roman Dmitry was a tyrant.”

“That’s right.”

“Maybe… maybe we were too quick to judge the Daehan Empire,” another leader said slowly. “We shouldn’t just say ‘no’ to them right away.”

The atmosphere changed.

Although it was just one incident, what happened in Iceland was enough to peel off a layer of prejudice.

If they had a little more time, people might have come to a new conclusion.

At that moment, when the internal shaking was growing, a voice cut through the air, sharp and cold.

“No. I don’t think so.”

He was none other than Patrice, the President of France.

Patrice took his seat. He was the last one, and everyone’s attention was focused on Patrice’s remarks.

“What do you think is the problem with this agenda? Most people talk about the European Union’s decision regarding the Daehan Empire, but that’s not really an important issue. If the Daehan Empire really guarantees the safety of Europe, there’s no reason not to follow him. But the method is wrong. Even if Iceland reached out, the Daehan Empire shouldn’t have accepted it.”

“What do you mean?”

“The European Union has established its own system for the safety of Europe. A system of mutual assistance, a system of symbiosis to survive as human beings. So, when faced with a crossroads of choices, the European Union decided not to judge hastily but to gather the opinions of the entire Union and make a decision. Iceland also agreed to this as a member of the Union, but they ignored the existing relationship and clung to the Daehan Empire because their situation worsened. That is clearly wrong, but the Daehan Empire accepted Iceland as if it were not a problem.”

Gradually, he put strength into his voice. The meeting had already begun, and Patrice was always the one who led the European Union.

“The European Union’s system has collapsed. Instead of wisely judging the situation and making a decision, the entire European Union has become a joke due to the departure of Iceland alone. That’s the problem. We have to choose one of the two at the moment of decision anyway, but Roman Dmitry made a mockery of the European Union’s system. Patrice said that thinking it’s okay to just accept Iceland shows how dangerous it is when one person has too much power.”

The wording was always related to dictatorship. Patrice was secretly encouraged by someone named Amyeong, and the shaking eyes of the leaders meant that the incitement had worked.

“Think about it. No matter how much we have a common-sense system, if Roman Dmitry monopolizes power, everything will be decided by his judgment. Even if Iceland commits a mistake, we will not be able to raise a problem, and in the worst-case scenario, humanity may be endangered by tyranny. So, I cannot follow Roman Dmitry. Not because he caused any great problems, but because incidents like this reveal the reality of dictatorship. The future that Roman Dmitry wants is clearly a dictatorship centered on the Daehan Empire.”

“But the Daehan Empire has offered a lot for humanity. It’s hard to see that as a simple dictatorship.”

It was the Prime Minister of Spain.

The incitement was meaningful. It shook people’s hearts enough, but it didn’t mean they completely agreed.

His performance in the Great Disaster and the technological revolution gave Roman Dmitry enough grounds to be positively evaluated.

That’s why the European Union couldn’t make a decision, and after a year, they faced the moment of choice.

It was the intended picture. Patrice swallowed a laugh and said,

“Yes, I agree. So, I have a special guest for you.”

Creak.

He got up from his seat. Then, looking at the door, he gave a bright smile.

“Please welcome the leader of the Maron Church, Sebastian!” Patrice announced, his voice full of false cheer.

Thud.

The door opened wide. The heads of the European Union widened their eyes at the sight of a man entering.

The leaders were embarrassed.

The leader of the Maron Church, no less.

He was a mysterious figure who had not appeared in the world except for the early days of the Great Disaster, but he appeared before people.

Attention was focused at once. Sebastian moved his steps with a relaxed face, and then naturally sat down in the place where Patrice had stepped back.

The relationship between Patrice and the Maron Church was openly revealed.

Since it was already a public fact, Patrice had no hesitation in giving up his seat.

Sebastian said.

“I am Sebastian, the leader of the Maron Church.”

“…….”

There was no welcome in return. In the bleak, frozen atmosphere, Sebastian smiled.

“I know you’re surprised to see me here. But I had to speak up for the future of humanity. Roman Dimitri is very dangerous. The Maron Church’s holy writings talk about ‘Maron Dimitri.’ Roman Dimitri seems to be copying Maron Dimitri in every way, like an evil version of the real thing. The names—MARON, ROMAN—and even what he does. But when he killed Dimitri’s imp without hesitation, the thing he loved most, I think he showed the world what he really is.”

This gathering.

Patrice wasn’t the only member of the Maron Church there.

They showed their support quietly, and those who didn’t believe didn’t argue with them.

“Our writings say that when Maron Dimitri comes, there will be big trouble if anyone questions him. Roman Dimitri is very bold. He’s trying to take over the world very quickly, as if he knows Maron Dimitri is coming soon. That’s why I had to come to this meeting. If the European Union listens to the devil, humanity will regret it.”

“The writings are just writings. Hasn’t Emperor Roman Dimitri done good things for humanity?” someone asked.

Sebastian turned to look at the person who spoke.

Writings are just words that haven’t been proven.

Even after trying for twenty years, they still couldn’t prove that Maron Dimitri was real, and people always said this.

He almost lost his calm.

But he didn’t get angry.

Sebastian felt calm because he had achieved something important.

“I understand why you don’t believe. That’s why I’ve prepared something for you. For the last twenty years, the Maron Church has worked hard to prove that ‘Maron Dimitri’ is real, and we’ve finally made a breakthrough. In a few days, at a meeting with the European Union and the rest of the world, I will prove to you that Maron Dimitri is real. I will show you that he really is humanity’s hope.”

Dimensional travel.

It wasn’t perfect.

They still needed a few more steps to summon him, but they had the technology to prove it was true.

That result…

…would be shown to everyone.

Sebastian strongly shared his hope.

“When humanity’s hope becomes real, there will be no reason to follow Roman Dimitri. We need to question why that being is copying Maron Dimitri’s actions.”

A cruel grin spread across Sebastian’s face, his eyes shining with a fierce belief.

His big dream was very close.

Sebastian’s desire was a big part of the future.

That day.

Roman Dimitri received an invitation.

It was from Sebastian. Kim Junhyuk read it and spoke with a worried look.

“Their plan is clear. Even if the ‘Maron Dimitri’ they say exists is a real person, we shouldn’t go and play their game.”

For the past year…

Kim Junhyuk had been watching the Maron Church.

He wanted to see how they would react to what happened with Dimitri’s imp. He found out that they were causing trouble in the Korean Empire, using the Maron Church.

Their reasons weren’t strong. They were just making accusations against Roman Dimitri, but people’s faith made these accusations seem powerful.

Dimitri.

That world was real.

The imp’s appearance made the Maron Church’s writings seem true, but Kim Junhyuk didn’t like that the Maron Church was against Roman Dimitri.

It was confusing.

For the good of humanity, trusting the Maron Church might be a good idea. But because they were criticizing the Emperor of the Korean Empire, he saw the Maron Church as an enemy and was careful of their plans.

He felt frustrated.

He had even suggested getting rid of the Maron Church, but Roman Dimitri, surprisingly, was watching the unknown danger.

Kim Junhyuk didn’t know the truth.

Roman Dimitri had also…

…carefully studied the Maron Church.

He looked at the Maron Church closely, including their plans and the real meaning of their writings. But he knew the truth about the Maron Church, and that’s why he didn’t stop them.

He had his reasons.

It wasn’t unusual for Roman Dimitri to do this. It was a bold decision that fit with what he had done so far.

And now…

…the time had come.

Roman Dimitri saw that Kim Junhyuk was worried and calmly said, looking away from the invitation.

“Call the core leadership here immediately.”

“…Understood.”

Thirty minutes later…

…the core leaders of the Korean Empire were all in one place.

They looked worried, like Kim Junhyuk.

“We can’t let the Maron Church keep criticizing His Imperial Majesty. We have to attack them.”

“We must not go. Why would the Maron Church invite the Korean Empire? They clearly want to make His Imperial Majesty look bad in front of everyone. Whether it’s true or not, the Maron Church is good at propaganda and will put His Imperial Majesty on trial.”

“Just give the order. I will destroy the Maron Church.”

Everyone showed their trust.

They didn’t doubt him.

No matter what the Maron Church said, they believed that Roman Dimitri, who they had worked with, was the hope of the Korean Empire.

A new world.

New connections.

Roman Dimitri looked at the core leaders.

Kim Junhyuk, Lee Taesung, Kang Minho… and Kim Panseok.

Except for Kim Panseok, the others would be shocked when he told them what he was planning.

The stage was set.

This international conference…

…wasn’t just what the Maron Church wanted.

Roman Dimitri spoke.

“I will gladly play the game that the Maron Church has created. But don’t worry. No problem that threatens me or the Korean Empire will happen, no matter what they have prepared. It’s not just confidence. There’s a truth that I haven’t told you until now. I am…”

Soon.

The world will be turned upside down.

The huge shock that was coming filled the conference room.

“…not a person from this world. I came here from another world, and there, they called me Roman Dimitri, the Emperor who founded the Dimitri Empire.”