The Daily Life of the Demon King

Chapter 188 - 188: An Unexpected Guest from Another Universe

The lounge was steeped in tense silence after Alex left again without explaining his intentions. Those who knew him well understood: if he was heading out to "visit" someone, it rarely ended well for his target.

Rebecca, her face set in a pout, still stared toward the spot where he had vanished. Brunhilde, on the other hand, appeared calm—she had a good idea of where Alex had gone. Her suspicion was confirmed: his target was Heimdall, a god whose behavior had raised eyebrows. After all, there was no way he could have known the identities of the clones Alex had used to participate in battles.

Buddha, sprawled lazily in a chair, seemed to have decided to take advantage of the moment to rest before the upcoming tedious meeting. The "kids' team"—GIR, MIMI, Stitch, Zerofuku, and Göll—returned to their video games, doing their best to ignore the situation.

"Uh… can someone explain what's going on here? And who's that guy who called himself my father? Also, Sister Hilda, where did this whole relationship thing come from? Why do I know nothing about it?" Siegfried broke the silence, looking visibly confused.

All eyes instantly turned to him. Rebecca immediately pretended to be busy and moved to Alex's desk, focusing intently on "important tasks."

Buddha closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep, as if the entire situation had nothing to do with him. The kids' team dove even deeper into their games, acting as though they were the most riveting activities in the world. The Valkyries tactfully looked away, as if giving Brunhilde full freedom to handle the brewing storm on her own.

"You're all unbearable," Brunhilde muttered, casting a stern glance around the room.

"He's your son. It's your job to explain everything to him," Rebecca replied without turning her head.

Sighing, Brunhilde motioned for Siegfried to sit across from her. He noticed the peculiar "harmony" of the situation, even though everything seemed chaotic at first glance. His gaze lingered on three strange creatures he had never seen before. Meanwhile, Brunhilde was debating where to start—so much had happened that day that it was hard to pick a beginning.

Meanwhile, Alex had already found Heimdall's location and opened a portal without hesitation. Entering the god's quarters, he quickly scanned the room, paying little attention to its decor. Heimdall appeared oblivious to the uninvited guest. He was engrossed in his

Brunhilde nodded and got up from the couch, knowing they were in for a long conversation with the gods, which would most likely be filled with endless discussions. Unless Alex, as usual, would make everyone accept the only choice that could not be refused.

Buddha grimaced, clearly not thrilled about the prospect of attending a boring meeting. Alex ignored Buddha's displeasure and gently lifted Rebecca off his lap.

"Do I have to go too?" Rebecca asked, pointing to herself.

"Only if you want to spend several hours at a dreary meeting full of long and tiring explanations," Alex answered calmly.

"Alright, have fun," Rebecca said, lying back down on the couch, clearly eager to continue her rest.

Alex's eye twitched slightly at her indifferent behavior. She asked the question, but didn't even try to consider her refusal. Sighing, Alex gave Rebecca a playful smack on the backside to release some of his frustration. Rebecca felt the smack, turned around, and stuck out her tongue, showing she wasn't going to change her mind. Alex merely grunted and walked toward the door.

Buddha, who looked as though all his energy had been drained, reluctantly got up, and together with Brunhilde, Siegfried also stood, clearly intending to attend the meeting. Alex raised an eyebrow but said nothing. Brunhilde stepped forward and, as usual, took his arm.

"Well, let's go have a chat with these arrogant fools," Alex said nonchalantly.

Buddha suppressed a smile, grunting. Brunhilde only gave Alex a brief glance, not even attempting to comment on his words. Siegfried laughed, following them.

Alex pinpointed the gods' location—they were in a massive hall. A magic circle appeared beneath his group, instantly teleporting them to their destination. They found themselves at the entrance to the conference hall.

"Ugh... A-chan, warn me when you're going to use your magic!" Buddha said, covering his mouth with his hand to keep from gagging.

Alex rolled his eyes, then turned his gaze to Brunhilde, who also looked a little pale. He gently patted her back, helping her regain composure. Siegfried, leaning against the wall, was struggling to stay on his feet—fatigue was clearly taking its toll.

"Not much of a father, are you?" Siegfried said with a smile, continuing to lean on the wall.

Alex turned to him, raising an eyebrow and studying him closely. He could help, of course, but he was too lazy to do so. If Siegfried had been Brunhilde's daughter, Alex might have shown more tact. But he knew Siegfried was a legendary hero who had killed a dragon.

"So why are you acting like a child? How old are you? You're the hero who killed a dragon. Stop acting like a little kid—act your age," Alex said tiredly, rolling his eyes.

Buddha listened to the exchange between Alex and Siegfried and couldn't help but laugh. Brunhilde, recovering, also noticed the banter. She just rolled her eyes, well aware that Alex preferred daughters to sons, despite all the obvious affection he had for Siegfried, which he was trying hard to hide. Siegfried himself just smirked, not reacting to Alex's jabs.

Once everyone had recovered, Alex led them toward the massive doors. Pushing the doors open, he entered the spacious hall where the gods had gathered, apparently discussing the recent conclusion of Ragnarok. Alex quickly surveyed the room, trying to identify who was who, but realized that most of the faces were unfamiliar.

He immediately recognized Zeus, representing Olympus, and Adamas, who seemed to represent the underworld of Hades. However, the representative from Poseidon's territory remained a mystery to him. His gaze then caught on Amaterasu and Rudra, who appeared to have replaced Shiva for this meeting. From the Scandinavians, there was Thor, since both Odin and Loki had recently perished. The other gods were of little importance to Alex, and he quickly lost interest in them.

Behind the main gods stood their advisors or close associates—such as Hermes and Ares, who were accompanying Zeus.

"Well, thank you all for gathering on such short notice," Alex said as he entered the hall.

He guided his group to some free seats. First, he helped Brunhilde get comfortable, then sat down himself. Siegfried took a seat on the other side of Brunhilde, and Buddha sat across from Alex. All their actions were met with the watchful eyes of the assembled gods.

Once seated, Alex adopted a serious expression and, adding some drama, lit a cigarette.

"I don't think I need to introduce myself—you all know who I am. And Zeus, as far as I know, has already told you about my intentions and plans after humanity's victory in Ragnarok," Alex said, releasing smoke through his nose.

He carefully observed the gods' expressions, waiting for their reactions. Some looked wary, some irritated, and some surprised. Alex gave them time to ponder his words.

"Um… Voldigoad," Amaterasu interrupted the silence, raising her hand, "may I hear your plans from your own mouth? What exactly do you intend to do?"

Alex nodded, seeing no reason to refuse.

"Alright, let's start with what I originally intended. My first plan was to completely sever Helheim and Valhalla from Midgard. The purpose was to ensure that mortals would no longer be under your control," he explained calmly.

After these words, the gods began to murmur among themselves, consulting with their advisors. Adamas cast angry glances at Alex, which he chose to ignore, continuing to wait for the gathering to finish their discussions.

"So, what made you change your mind?" Susanoo, who was standing behind Amaterasu, asked.

"It's simple," Alex replied, shrugging. "If I did that, you idiots would start killing each other. It wouldn't happen immediately, but over time, war between the pantheons would be inevitable. In the end, you'd either exterminate each other, or one pantheon would survive… though that's highly unlikely."

He accompanied his words with gestures, demonstrating how absurd their war would look from his perspective.

Some gods nodded, agreeing with Alex's words, while others watched him with suspicion. However, the wiser and more experienced gods understood why Alex thought the way he did. Time had proven that divine nature inevitably led to conflict, especially if gods were stripped of their influence over the mortal world.

"So, what is it that you're trying to achieve then?" Rudra asked calmly, his gaze attentive but not challenging. "It seems you've changed your mind about causing a massacre."

Alex looked closely at Rudra. This god was different from Shiva—his manner conveyed more calmness and awareness. Unconsciously, Alex compared him to the Rudra from Orario, who had been an arrogant fool.

"My younger sister didn't want the good gods to die in meaningless wars. She asked me to find a solution," Alex began, his voice firm but not harsh. "Yes, I admit, I think you're arrogant goats. But that doesn't change the fact that there are good gods among you. So, I decided to propose the Arena system."

Some gods grimaced at the bluntness of his words, but there were also those who involuntarily nodded, agreeing that their ranks were full of self-satisfied egotists. Alex continued to explain his idea, paying no attention to the mixed emotions in the hall.

He described the Arena system: a concept where gods and mortals could fight together, combining their efforts and strengthening mutual understanding. The more thoughtful gods immediately understood that Alex sought to bridge the two worlds. He proposed introducing a system of challenges, rankings, and competitive elements to awaken the spirit of rivalry.

The gods who loved fighting perked up at the thought of everyone being able to battle on equal terms in the Arena. Alex calmly answered the questions that came in, explaining the details and considering the desires of the gathering.

Gradually, the idea of the Arena began to gain support, especially among those who were tired of endless conflicts and sought new ways to apply their strength and passion for battle.

To be continued...