The Demon King’s Game Chapter 10

10) Ranking War (4)

Lee s.h.i.+n had steadily checked the timing of Eltima’s camp. Precisely calculating when the enemy was weakest and strongest.

‘Right now.’

Eltima was using 2 magic circles to summon 6 dragons. If it was a bit late then 10 h.e.l.lhounds would be summoned afterwards and the attack wouldn’t succeed.

He calculated the timing of the enemy troops and immediately attacked with upgraded weapons. Of the 3 dragons that appeared in the outer circle, 2 instantly died from the crossbow bolts. The remaining one also died straight away. Property of Rainbow Turtle Translations. 

After completely destroying the outer circles, Lee s.h.i.+n’s troops immediately rushed into Eltima’s headquarters.

His slaves had started to construct 2 arrow towers near Eltima’s headquarters.

Eltima also summoned 6 h.e.l.lhounds from the circles at the headquarters. It was possible to summon 2 h.e.l.lhounds at a time so they were useful. The 6 h.e.l.lhounds and remaining claws were mobilized to counterattack.

However, Lee s.h.i.+n had calculated this situation.

‘The 2 s.h.i.+eld troopers will buy some time.’

‘Fire the crossbow bolts at the enemy.’

‘The spearmen will pa.s.s them and only concentrate on attacking the claws.’

Precise tactics. Property of Rainbow Turtle Translations. 

The 16 archers hid behind the s.h.i.+elds blocking and fired the crossbow bolts. The key point of this tactic was the spearmen. The spearmen were mobilized to intensively fight the claws. One long spear could penetrate through a few claws at once.

“Kkieek!”

The dragons spat out some poison that the crossbow troops withdrew to avoid.

“Ugh!”

“Ack! Poison…!”

“Continue shooting!” mdknvjsanfjkmafasdnsakd

The crossbow troops continued to fire their crossbows.

And finally.

‘Retreat! All crossbow troops enter the tower!’

The surviving 7 crossbow troops entered the two towers. The two arrow towers built in front of headquarters! Eltima’s creatures didn’t know what to do and hesitated.

‘They have already died in large quant.i.ties so there is no production in the future.’

The 2 spearmen had killed a large number of claws.

Lee s.h.i.+n leisurely issued instructions.

‘Time for the final part of the battle.’

As expected, Eltima poured his remaining troops towards the 2 arrow towers.He was stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Crossbow bolts were fired from the towers and the dragons died first. The h.e.l.lhounds and claws were also wiped out. Additional 6 h.e.l.lhounds had been summoned for help but Lee s.h.i.+n also had the aid of 2 newly summoned s.h.i.+eld troopers and 2 spearmen.

‘It is finished.’ Property of Rainbow Turtle Translations. 

Lee s.h.i.+n’s all-out attack. Detailed tactics weren’t necessary.

The Demon Lord Gremory-nim has acquired 20,000 magic power.

“I lost.”

The senior demon Eltima’s face darkened.

“Today I won. I will be waiting for your next challenge.”

“Yes….”

Eltima stared at Lee s.h.i.+n.

“Human.”

“……?”

“Tell me what you want.”

“What?” vbndbfafjasahioakdjsaiodksad

Lee s.h.i.+n was confused by Eltima’s ambiguous words. Gremory explained the situation.

“There is a special meaning when humans beat demons.”

“What does that mean?”

“A human can ask for something from the demon. Even if it occurred in the Ranking War.”

“I can ask for something every time I win?”

“The demon will grant one wish. Of course, that is on the premise that you win.”

It was the first time he heard about this. Property of Rainbow Turtle Translations. 

‘Then if I continue to climb up, I can get 71 wishes.’

Lee s.h.i.+n looked back at Eltima.

“What can you give me?”

In fact, he didn’t have any apparent wishes so he asked the question.

“I am Eltima who can detect lies. I can give you the ability to detect lies. And….”

Eltima hesitated a little bit before saying.

“I can give you some of my magic power.”

“Magic power?”

“A human that has magic power can be promoted to a demon. It is a good wish.”

Eltima was obviously very reluctant to give away some of his magic power. Magic power was very precious to a demon. But Lee s.h.i.+n didn’t want to become a demon.

“Give me the ability to detect lies.”

It isn’t necessary but it would be good to have sooner or later.

“I understand.”

Eltima laid his hands on Lee s.h.i.+n’s head.

Pahat!

Something black flowed his hands into Lee s.h.i.+n’s head.

Eltima soon released his hands and said.

“If you make contact with the enemy then you can discover if they are telling the truth or lies.”

“I need to make contact?” Property of Rainbow Turtle Translations. 

“That’s right. That is the only way that humans can use my ability.”

He heard the words but couldn’t firmly believe it. Lee s.h.i.+n seized Gremory’s hand.

“Do you want me to tell you a lie?”

Gremory said with a smile. uieatjbabajdksada

“I won’t keep my contract with you.”

That message flashed in my head.

“Really.”

Lee s.h.i.+n was amazed.

“Then I’ll be going. Goodbye…..”

The senior demon Eltima disappeared.

Gremory openly laughed this time.

“We won!”

“Yes, I told you that.”

“I didn’t know winning would be like this!”

“You’ll have to get used to it now.”

Lee s.h.i.+n had fought countless e-sport matches so he wasn’t that excited.

“You are really dependable.”

Rather, he was more embarra.s.sed by Gremory’s praise. Her beauty was really evil.

“Please look after me in the future.”

“Let’s leave.”

They returned to the Demon World from Asteia. Upon their return to the palace, Gremory decided to return Lee s.h.i.+n like she promised.

“Remember one thing.”

“What is it?”

Gremory suddenly grabbed Lee s.h.i.+n’s hand.

“I won’t keep my contract with you.”

Then a message appeared in Lee s.h.i.+n’s mind.

This time he couldn’t differentiate whether it was the truth or a lie.

Gremory laughed at Lee s.h.i.+n’s surprise.

“A Demon Lord is tougher than Eltima. Be prepared in the Ranking Wars ahead.”

“….I will keep that in mind.”

“Then I look forward to the day we meet again.”

She smiled and opened the door to Lee s.h.i.+n’s dimension.