Part of Reality

Yes, that's right. Move faster, faster, faster.

Hello, do you remember me? I'm the devil boy from the first part. You know how I gained my power and how things ended up with sins. Last time, Lilith appeared, revealing herself as Mephisto's sister. She took Mephisto and vanished. Afterwards, I returned to the fortress with Asmodius and recounted everything I had done. They were amazed and rewarded me with gold, returning me to my world and appointing four of the strongest army commanders to teach and protect me.

A year passed. I entered high school, where everyone treated me with disdain, which led to me hitting one of them today. I'm tired of the weak. Everyone who has some power bullies whoever they want, but I won't allow it because I'm the strongest.

(In the underworld)

Balzaboul: The contracts we've terminated have been successfully concluded. We haven't encountered any issues for a while now. It seems that kingdom is preoccupied with something, diverting their attention from us.

Leviathan: Isn't there a way we can wipe them off the map without engaging in war?

Asmodius: Excuse me, but I have a brilliant idea.

Mammon: We don't want to hear any of those myths.

Asmodius: No, listen to me this time. I know where those books are. I've been searching for them for a long time, and now I've found them—the place of the Forbidden Five Books. Each book holds forbidden secrets and abilities from our world.

Leviathan: How do you plan to enter? You have plenty on your plate already. And if what you say is true, it's as you say.

Leviathan: And how do you intend to enter? You have plenty on your plate already. Moreover, if what you say is true, according to legend, only humans can enter. How do you plan to proceed?

Asmodius: (slyly) I have a plan. I will send members of the Crimson Order along with the Golden Boy and the Devil Boy to retrieve the books. If they perish there, we lose nothing but them. Additionally, if they succeed, we gain the books, and the Devil Boy will become stronger and more beneficial to us. What do you think?

All the sins agreed to Asmodius's proposal. Lust, in particular, sent a message to the commanders who train the Devil Boy.

The Devil Boy: When will I return? I haven't even enjoyed the gold yet.

Commanders: It doesn't matter. You can enjoy it another time. You must return; you have a new mission.

The Devil Boy descended with the commanders to the underworld and found himself facing members of the Crimson Order, the Golden Boy, and Lust.

The Devil Boy: King Asmodius, what is the new mission? Hi, Golden Boy.

The Golden Boy and the Devil Boy shook hands. Since their last encounter, their relationship had improved because the Golden Boy admired strength and was impressed by the Devil Boy, accepting him as a friend.

Asmodius: It's simple. You will go to a dungeon located in the Arangell Forest, in the middle of the forest. The mission is to enter the dungeon and search for five magic books. Bring them back, but be cautious because deadly spirits guard the dungeon. When you're done, I will come to retrieve you. Now, prepare yourselves. Devil Boy, come with me.

I went with Asmodeus until we reached a large square, and he said to me:

"To improve your combat ability, you must be faster than your enemies. Watch how I move."

I couldn't believe what I saw. He was at the far end of the square in the blink of an eye, and then in a fraction of a second, he was standing beside me.

Asmodeus: "That move is called the 'one-step movement.' All you have to do is focus on your target, throw yourself forward, and before you fall, channel all your strength and energy into your toes, and you will move at incredible speed. Now, try it."

I threw myself forward and did as he said, and indeed, I moved quickly until I reached the middle of the square.

Asmodeus: "Well done, but look behind you. You've left a lot of dust in your wake. You shouldn't leave anything behind because it will allow your opponent to predict your movements. Try again."

I tried several times, but I still left a lot of dust behind. Then I stopped and attempted the move again, pushing myself with all my might.

However, I lost control and propelled myself into a large pit beyond the square.

(Whispering) "Enter, enter, enter."

The voice was pulling me like hypnosis. I entered the pit, entranced, until I found myself in a small room filled with hanging corpses and blood everywhere.

Suddenly, a fire ignited, revealing a strange-looking creature in front of me, short with one eye, appearing to be on the verge of death.

"Welcome, adventurer. I am the remains of this world."

Demon Boy: "The remains of the world? What does that mean, and why were you calling me?"

Remains of the World: "Because I am about to die due to this cruel and vile world, and I called you because I want to speak to someone before I die. Will you grant me this wish?"

Demon Boy: "Of course, it's the least I can do."

Remains of the World: "One day, I was born from the womb of a corpse. My mother was hanged and left hanging from a tree. As a child, I crawled until I fell into a small pit. Over time, I fed on whatever was thrown into that pit—food, corpses, anything I could eat.

I grew up and wandered through the sewers and pipes of the kingdom, gathering a lot of information. I learned that those of my kind die quickly because their lifespan is short. I also learned why my mother was hanged. I witnessed many executions where the poor were accused of treason, heresy, or anything to dispose of them."

I learned that in this world, only the strong survive, while the weak die in the most horrific ways.

I left my pit and ventured into the human world a long time ago. I found no difference—the weak are either killed, tortured, or turned into slaves, while the strong and wealthy live in luxury.

In the mountains, people hardened by life dance, celebrate, get drunk, and engage in various acts to forget the darkness of reality, performing satanic rituals in the hope that life will improve.

The clergy, who are supposed to guide people to the right path, appear honorable in public. However, under the cover of night, they torture people with all sorts of devices, claiming it is to absolve them of their sins.

People are executed by being roasted in a brazen bull, having their limbs torn apart, or being thrown into a pit of boiling oil.

I returned to my pit and kept digging until I reached here. I know I live in a brutal world dominated by corruption, where ignorance is spread among the people so that those in power can maintain control.

The nobles or leaders control the people, killing and torturing anyone who knows the truth. In this world, the rich succeed and establish businesses, while the educated sell goods by the roadside.

Do you really think we were born into a perfect world?

Demon Boy: (swallowing hard) "We are not in a perfect world. We were created on this earth as a test from God.

We either succeed and pass or fail and enter Hell. Everyone who has been wronged will get their due on Judgment Day.

All we can do is try our best."

"He might be right, but I only believe what I see with my own eyes. Since I was born, all I have seen are corpses and tyranny.

I am happy because I will die and be free from this world."

Asmodeus: "I hastened his death. You could say I spared him a slow demise and also, I was hungry. So, it's fine. Now, let's move."

I headed to a carriage that was prepared for us, pondering the creature's words. Is this really our world? I didn't live in the Middle Ages, but I've heard about the injustices and what happened back then.

I met up with the team, we boarded the carriage, and began our journey.

(The ceiling retracts)

Asmodeus: "So, you were here playing with him? This is not fitting for you."

The sin of lust bit off the head of the creature.

"Why, why did you kill him? He was about to die anyway. Why?"

Asmodeus: "I hastened his death. You could say I spared him a slow demise and also, I was hungry. So, it's fine. Now, let's move."

I headed to a carriage that was prepared for us, pondering the creature's words. Is this really our world? I didn't live in the Middle Ages, but I've heard about the injustices and what happened back then.

I met up with the team, we boarded the carriage, and began our journey.