LV999 Villager - Volume 4 - Chapter 14.01

Chapter 14, Part 1

Do you Remember?

『We should destroy the Humans, Demon King-sama! Just give me the order and I’ll make sure to cut off every human’s head right now! Even if we don’t destroy them, they still deserve to be treated like cattle, deprived of their dignity and freedom……!』

Shout absorbed by his own power, as he treated Humans like worthless trash. There, there was a certain Demon who had just turned 19 a short time ago.

『We must make them understand the difference of power that separates us! To begin with, we should take a few and open their stomachs to expose their internal organs to the rest! Let’s make them tremble with fear after they understand what will happen to them when the Demons attack!』

Contrary to his long silver hair, which was so shiny it could be mistaken for a woman’s, and his beautiful facial features, the smile he had on his face right now was truly grotesque. It was a smile that had originated from the simple idea of ​​making humans suffer.

『…… Menou. Why do you think we should do that?』

『Very simple. Because I can’t bear that beings inferior to us rule this world and continue to oppress us. We are better than the Humans…… But they are still the ones who treat our lives like their toys……! It should be the opposite! Higher beings must play with the lives of those lower than themselves! In other words! It is the Humans who should live their lives in terror, knowing that at any moment they could be killed by us!』

『Do you really…… believe that?』

『Yes…… That’s what I believe. I believe that the world should move for the sake of…… the survival of the fittest. All I want is to show that we are the ones who will remain standing in the end』

『No. There are Humans who are stronger than Demons, and I’m not talking about just one or two. On the contrary, there are many Demons that are weaker than humans…… Menou, be honest. You just want to play with Humans, don’t you?』

Menou’s smile turned even more grotesque after the Demon King fully saw through his true intentions.

That cruel and ruthless being, who was totally intoxicated by his own power right now, was totally different from the current Menou.

Back then, the average level of adult Demons was said to be 100, however, Menou, who was only 19 years old, had already reached level 150. Unlike humans, the Demons’ Level increased as these grow. However, their levels only increase significantly during their growth period, and after that it continue to increase at a slower rate.

On top of that, the way they leveled up also held individual differences. Some Demons were below level 100 by the time they were aging, while others had managed to reach level 300 by that very time.

The growth potential of the Demons depended considerably on their pedigree, in other words, Upper-class Demons, like Alice, could grow more significantly than others, even if they were in similar environments.

『You are really ambitious. You come to made me remind myself in my youth』

The desire for power. And ambition. The demons grow filling their hearts with hatred and anger seeking to gain more and more power in order to fulfill a specific objective. Menou felt as if something was manipulating them in order for the Demons to become stronger in order to fight the Humans, but Menou didn’t really care, since that manipulation was convenient for him.

『Ambition gives me power. It is thanks to this ambition that I can serve you』

The Head of Menou’s Family, who have served the Demons of the Demon King lineage for generations, died, and Menou, who had the best abilities in the Abrashah Family, was selected to become the new successor at the service of the Demon King. .

『Demon King-sama, I need to ask you, do you hate this ambition? I don’t feel even a hint of ambition on you. Even more, I feel like you are satisfied with how things are for you right now』

『That’s…… Because there are things much more important than ambition. Much more important than the creation of such an ideal world』

『I don’t understand, you has so much power, but you still doesn’t try to use it…… Demon King-sama, don’t you feel the responsibility of those with power? You…… You have responsibilities to fulfill. All the Demons wait for you to make your move, you know that, don’t you?』

『Indeed, we would definitely be free from all suffering if I eliminated all humans』

『If so, then why do you hesitate to act?』

The old Menou was full of confidence. He saw himself as one of the best Ddmons. Menou, who surpassed his Father, and defeated all the other candidates for the Demon King’s helper position, was a man who had yet to know defeat.

『I’m not doubting it. I have no intention of facing humans. The reason…… you can try to discover it yourself』

Back then, Menou still acted rebelliously towards the Demon King. Menou still remembers the deep sigh of disappointment he let out when he understood that the Demon King who ruled all Demons did not intend to fight humans.

『Demon King-sama…… I intended to follow my grandfather’s will and obediently serve you, but I have changed my mind. If you don’t have the will to do it, then I’ll take care of destroying all humans myself』

Menou, who had never faced someone stronger than him before, was being cocky. Humans were not as insignificant beings as he believed. At that moment, the Demon King ordered Estelar, who was his assistant at the time, to face Menou, teaching him what defeat was.

『Guh…… As I thought, the Demon King and his aide are on a different level. So what? What are you looking for by showing me this difference in power? Has my behavior bothered you?』 

『There are several Humans who possess abilities comparable to Estelar’s』

Menou, who already guessed what he was looking for, had no trouble understanding what he was trying to tell him. However, that was not enough to convince him.

『It’s hard to admit, but you’re right, there are likely others with a power close to Estelar-sama’s. However, there are few who are at such a level…… If we, the Demons, unite and challenge the Humans as one, we can definitely win』

『It is not about winning or losing. Anyway, it seems like you still need to learn many things before you become someone qualified to serve me』

The pitying gaze of the Demon King was still etched in Menou’s memory. At that moment, the Demon King clapped his hands and summoned the one who would offer him a helping hand.

『…… What does this mean? Who is that girl?』

『My daughter. She has returned for the first time in a long time. She normally lives in a Demon village that is hidden behind some mountains far from here』

『The-The Demon King’s daughter-sama?』

That was the first meeting between Alice and Menou.

『It’s still too early for you to serve me. My daughter…… Alice, will return to the village. Go with her and serve her for a year. That is the condition that I will impose on you in order to serve me…… and earn the right to challenge me, if you really want to continue questioning my conviction of not to destroy humans. But remember…… I will take care of you myself if you dare to do something on your own during that time. Do you understand?』