Dark Warlock in the Apocalypse

Chapter 82 The Offerings of the Demon Dukes

Justin grinned as he taunted the demon dukes. What would happen if these beings failed to fulfill their assigned roles because of their own whims? Would the system that controlled everything—the one capable of moving people between dimensions and assigning levels—really overlook such negligence?

"I wonder if the system will just let this slide, seeing you all act like this. There must be some punishment, right? Or maybe the system will go further and replace you entirely?"

『...!』

"And what happens to you if you're replaced? Not that I care, but I'm curious. Do you just get reassigned to a new department, or do you get scrapped entirely?"

『...Choose!』

One of the shadows, grinding its teeth in frustration, shouted angrily.

"Choose? Choose what?"

『We will now explain the powers we can bestow. You must choose one of them. If you refuse after that, we bear no responsibility!』

"You should have said that from the beginning," Justin chuckled.

It was clear now that the demon dukes had finally given up their pretense. They had been the first to back down, unable to maintain their overbearing attitude. It was a trivial power struggle, but such struggles often held great importance. If he had played along with their pride, he might have been forced to keep doing so.

'Once you make them bow once, everything changes.'

From now on, they wouldn't dare try to intimidate him again. Whatever happened, they would get straight to the point.

"Go ahead, explain," Justin said, nodding toward the shadows.

『Such arrogance...!』

Though the shadows grumbled, they didn't ignore Justin's command. After all, he was simply telling them to do their job.

Keres offered the power of curses. Though curses were slow to cast and difficult to use in certain situations, they could turn the tide of battle in an instant. Once successfully applied, a curse could guarantee victory.

『Now choose! Whose blessing will you accept? Whose power do you desire?』

The dukes, their explanations finished, gazed at Justin with eager eyes. Their earlier anger seemed to have vanished, and now they all waited expectantly, hoping to be chosen.

Each of their offers had its strengths and weaknesses, but all were undeniably powerful. Justin pretended to consider for a moment before speaking.

"All of them."

『...What?』

"I want all of your blessings," Justin declared, staring straight at the dukes.

The dukes exchanged glances, confused as if they hadn't heard him correctly.

"I said, I want all of your blessings. Give me every one of them!"

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