성황의 아이들 [2]

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398. Pian (3)

[hey! Isn't it really too much for you to do to the devil? I thought he was finally calling me, but it happened right under your father's nose!]

"Uh, I'm sorry."

Seongjin could fully understand the embarrassment of the Demon King, who had suddenly been summoned before God's representative and had to be punished.

But he also had his own reasons. Since it was impossible to guess the extent of the demonic energy that the demon lord was spreading, he could not prepare his mind by summoning it from somewhere else in advance.

In that case, I should have committed it in front of my father and received confirmation that it was harmless. Even if other priests stumble, my father will definitely be a strong shield.

'Well, I didn't expect this guy to suddenly talk about his grandfather.'

Still, in the end, the devil's irrational moves showed some effect. This is because Seonghwang, who had been silent for a while, finally sighed deeply and personally placed a sacred barrier on the bastard.

Seongjin couldn't feel it properly, but it was clear that the intensity of the demonic energy emanating from him had probably decreased even further.

Where is that?

-Find out my method. In the meantime, try to hide it from others as much as possible.

Since his father said so, now Seongjin just has to trust him and wait. Isn't that a huge benefit for just a little bit of shame?

Of course, whether the benefit was enough to compensate for the damaged dignity of some poor soul was another matter.

[This is all because of you, Seongjin Lee! Then why do you call me like a child for no reason!]

Sizzling.

Sparks drip from the Demon King's eyes, creating dotted burn marks.

Fortunately, there was no fire again, because the Demon King was currently resting on the fancy plate that Seongjin had prepared in advance.

He was so sad about losing his salt crystal, so I asked him to prepare the most extravagantly crafted plate in the imperial palace in his stead.

Well, looking at it like this, it looks like a lantern. It's quite charming, isn't it?

"Anyway, demon lord. "Shouldn't you think of a suitable name now?"

After waiting for the guy to calm down to some extent, Seongjin carefully brought up the business he was thinking about.

He planned to keep the Demon King by his side as much as possible from now on.

However, in an effort to hide his identity, I even asked my tired father for an unreasonable request, but I guess I can't call him 'the devil' in front of people.

[huh?]

Of course, the Demon King was confused.

[Why do you need that? I also have a proper name that is as cool as a demon lord, right?]

"that... ... ."

When Seongjin couldn't answer and trailed off, the devil's eyes suddenly became sharp.

[No way, Lee Seong-jin. Have you just forgotten my true name?]

... hmm.

"It's not that important, devil. "There is a reason why I am making this suggestion."

[reason? what reason?]

So, think about it.

Let's say I'm literally introducing you with a 'demon king-like and cool' name. Wouldn't people who already doubt your identity look at you with even more suspicion?