M E M O R I Z E

A messenger? ’

Kim Yoohyun's face was frowned the whole time that he cut off the half robe. It's because I heard some explanation, but it didn't feel sudden.

‘Why would the devil send a messenger to me...? Ah! "

It was then. When Yoohyun realized the possibility of words, the silent space suddenly became a mess. More precisely, there was a sudden commotion behind the window.

When I listened quietly, I couldn't help but overhear the sound of multiple people shouting and shouting, "Moore, back off." After a long time, the commotion gradually subsides, and footsteps continue to walk out the door.

After a short while, you hear a polite knock and the door opens. A man comes inside to greet you, and a nervous expression shakes his hand toward you. Then, someone with a weapon pointed at dozens of people casually walks into the room.

“Haha... ”

Even in this fierce atmosphere, the old man does not lose his composure. Rather, he smiled without hesitation and stroked his long, white beard. Then I opened my mouth with a light snowflake.

“Nice to meet you. Brainy.”

“Are you…? ”

“Or…. Should I say Kim Yoo-hyun, Kim Soo-hyun's relative? ”

“ ……! ”

*

The room is quiet again soon, despite a brief commotion. It's because Yoohyun defeated all the groups of users who came in together. The first guy who came in said he could be in danger, but in the end, he said he would take a step back and wait outside the door. Kim Yoohyun didn't stop it either.

Only after the series had calmed down could Kim Yoo-hyun and the gray-haired old man sit down and talk to each other.

“First of all, let me introduce myself. I'm Melinus, the so-called prophet of the South. ”

When I saw the elderly greeting with a gentle voice, I felt that Kim Yoohyun was a wise person. It is more like a wise and good oar than trying. Even though he was not more than an old man with a deceitful plot, only to the extent that it seemed so.

“The reality, of course, is Belial, one of the fourteen Demon Lords who serve Satan…. ”

At that moment, his eyes narrowed at the same time. I was guessing, but I was right. It makes more sense for the devil to come here because he has more to see than a continent without any contact.

“You've got some nerve. All by myself, trying to jump into enemy lines. ”

The user finds out who the target is and, of course, doesn't say anything nice.

“I don't know. I was sure you'd let me in if I could." It was more about whether or not we could go in. ”

But Melinus took it without a change of face.

“I went to talk to him, but I didn't want to get attacked the second I saw him. So I was wondering if there was a good way to deflect my vigilance, and I decided to show my gratitude. ”

“Last name?”

“Yes. I brought with me some of the prisoners we were holding. So North Continent users. Haha.”

“ ……. ”

Kim Yoohyun silently kept quiet the voice that felt even slightly favorable. But it was spinning terribly.

‘It means that there are not many prisoners who are currently detained...' Then there's a good chance he's already figured something out. ’

I thought, maybe I brought those who answered my brother's relationship sincerely first, but whatever it was, I couldn't help it.

Melinus lets out a short sigh as the opposing Pokémon's complexion does not seem to have changed. But he was still talking with a smile on his face.

“Well…. Good. We don't seem to have good feelings for each other, so we better get to the point. ”

“That's good. It's quick to notice. ”

“Then I'll cut to the chase. Kim Soo-hyun is still alive. I regained consciousness.”

“So.”

It was a surprisingly cool voice even when Yoohyun Kim heard it himself. It's like, what do you want me to do?

The same was true of Melinus. For the first time, this reaction seemed unexpected and resourceful.

“Well…. Did you know that? ”

“You don't need to know that. So, what, now that my brother's alive, we can trade him for a zero code? ”

“Yes?”

“That way, we can work together to wipe out the angels?" Oh, is this too much? ”

This time it was Melinus' turn to shut up. Suddenly, I swept off my beard for a long time and opened my mouth with a expressionless face.

“Does that mean don't even think about it? Or are you saying that we're not going to do what we want? ”

“Both. ”

A cold voice followed without hesitation.

Even though he laughed at the opponent, Kim Yoo-hyun felt like he was standing on the edge of a cliff. I have to say, I've got guts because I'm such a big fan. In other words, it was a kind of warning not to fall by negotiating with your brother.

“Haha. I see. Oh my... ”

Then the expression of distress.

Melinus smiles faintly.

“Then why don't you say please? ”

“What?"

Melinus clasps her hands together and bows. Like you're about to say something very important.

Kim Yoohyun, who gathered magic reflectively, lowers his hand as he sees nothing more than that.

“May I tell you a story that might interest the Brainy? ”

“I don't want to hear it. ”

“Is that so? But you're probably wondering why angels don't intervene directly in the Hall Plane? ”

“! ”

I couldn't ignore Kim Yoo-hyun like this. It was one of the biggest unsolved questions I had before. It's not unlikely, but it was worth listening to anyway.

“Fuck you.”

Melinus smiles reluctantly as if she knew it would be.

“Well…. It's not for a very grand reason. But that doesn't mean there are any restrictions. Rather, it's a very human reason. ”

“Just say the word. ”

“Sure, because I'm scared. ”

“Because you're scared? ”

Kim Yoohyun stared at Melinus with strange eyes. It seemed obvious, but the word "scary" was too broad.

“Angels don't come out because you're afraid? ”

“That's not very wrong, but it's a little out of focus. Angels are more afraid of the power that we will lose by coming into this world than we are of. ”

“Wait. What does that mean? So the angels are worried about you fighting back and losing power? ”

“Exactly. Did you know that the Angel faction had a recorded defeat against our demons?" ”

Kim Yoo-hyun nodded, despite the complexity. When Kim Soo-hyun first told me a secret, I said something similar.

“That should make it easier to talk about. I can safely assume that the angel who is currently intervening in this hall plane is the last force in the heavens. ”

“The last of the power? ”

“Yes, the final burial ground. We, in fact, don't think that disappearing here is going to change anything. It's going to hurt your bones, but it's okay to lose once you've won the war over and over again. Oh, and of course, zero code is an exception. ”

“Then…. ”

“But angels are different. Perhaps if angels were to come out and be exterminated in the Hall Plain, it would be no exaggeration to say that the heavenly world would be empty that day. So either way, it's going to be difficult. So we're trying to write chi and keep the zero-code, and we're not trying to get out of it in any way. This is the exact background you summoned to this world. ”

“ ……. ”

“So, can I change the subject for a moment and ask you an important question? ”

“... Try it. ”

In a sudden question, Kim Yoohyun could barely maintain the attitude that he had first seen. By sharing this information, I think I know what Melinus is up to.

‘Obviously. Anyway, the conclusion is to hold hands and drive out the angels. ’

In fact, it is not too late to confirm later.

Kim Yoohyun thought that way, and he listened while calming the chaos.

“What happens after the brain system grants you the zero-code? ”

“Well, after seducing them with sweet words, maybe we can use the zero-code to wipe out angels and humans? ”

Then.

“Phew.”

As soon as Yoohyun Kim said a little sarcasm, Melinus burst into laughter.

“Oh, I'm sorry. I just said that out of the blue... No, to be honest, it was kind of funny. Think about it. Why would we use that precious thing on a human being? What about the celestial system? ”

He waves his hands in a hurry, but the hissing continues.

“Hmmm. Wrong. Please understand. Anyway, it's simple. Angels will withdraw to the kingdom of heaven, and so will our demons. ”

“Excuse me?”

“I'm not lying. A zero-code is the only key to unlocking the celestial world. Will you stand still when it comes into our hands? They can't abandon their homeland anyway, so they have to go back if they don't want to. So the intervention of the external forces is no longer in the Hole Plane, and as a result, only humans remain. ”

“So, in the end, aren't you asking me to give you a zero code? ”

“In conclusion, yes. ”

“Ha. You expect me to trust you? Just listening to this? ”

It was then.

“It shouldn't be hard for you not to believe. ”

Melinus leans forward.

“But if I miss this opportunity... We don't know how much longer we can wait. Thousands of years, no. It could take tens of thousands of years. ”

Speaking boldly, he loosened his clasped hands and slowly lowered his arms down.

“The enemy's friend.... Saying we don't have to fight each other like this... I'm not going to say this. I'm sure you're familiar with it. ”

And I bent at my waist solemnly, touching my forehead on the table.

“So, I'm asking you, sincerely. Please forward the zero code to us. ”

Kim Yoohyun was embarrassed because he didn't think the devil would bend forward.

But Melinus' words are not yet finished.

“Of course, Satan understands your anxiety. So if you don't want to believe it, let me believe it. ”

“Then Satan proposed five conditions: ”

And then he said,

“First, I will return all creatures to nothing. I will return all the Mages to their rightful place. ”

“And among the remaining fourteen Demons and Demon Lords, I am willing to be a hostage on all sides, except one that will deliver the zero-code to the realm. ”

“And if you care about angels, we'll take care of that, too. You won't be helped in this process, just sit tight. ”

“The safe return of all prisoners, including your brother, will also take place, of course. ”

You spill your words like a waterfall.

“If you still don't believe me, you can tell me by setting your own terms. If it's not too much of an opinion, I'm willing to accept it if I get distracted. ”

It was a great sound.

Release all hostages, including Soo-hyun Kim.

Eliminate the Horsemen.

He'll be a hostage.

I'll take care of the angels if you want me to.

Besides, if you don't believe me, you have to give me your own terms.

Yoohyun Kim doubted his ears for a moment. The devil's condition was so dramatic.

As there is nothing left to bend, he showed his utmost sincerity and conceded.