Swordmaster’s Youngest Son Novel MTL - Chapter 908

## Chapter 908

Layla nodded as if there was nothing surprising, “Sir Zito likes all sorts of pain. Ensuring that loyal subordinates experience pain is one of Sir Zito’s sources of pleasure.”

“In that case,” asked Kelliark, “are you prepared to endure anything, whether it be killing for Zito or suffering in his name?”

“Yes. All of us demons, including myself, exist solely for the sake of Sir Zito.”

Zito had never explained his “ultimate goal” to his subordinates, including the Demon King. As a result, most demons believed that the purpose of this current invasion was simply to subdue humans through pain. They believed that creating a new order through suffering would replace the Sun God, leading to a destiny that would benefit everyone.

However, Kelliark had learned that the world desired by Zito was even more horrifying than that.

“Don’t you think that’s a pitiful life?” he asked.

“You continue to make disrespectful comments,” Layla replied. “But I have no intention of killing a human who has the Witch behind him, so you can leave now.”

At that moment, fire blazed in Kelliark’s eyes without warning. Layla mistakenly thought it was a surprise attack and unsheathed her rapier.

But for some reason, when she met Kelliark’s burning gaze, she couldn’t move.

Just as Dylus experienced unknown scenes as he died on the front-line defense of Grosch Castle a while ago, unknown memories flooded Layla’s mind. Memories she had been forgetting.

“Ugh… What have you done?” Layla asked, trembling as she held her head. Her mind was extremely confused, so she couldn’t wield her sword properly.

“Just think of it as me helping you,” Kelliark explained. “This is an authority I call ‘Awakening Fire’. Do you feel something emerging in your mind?”

“What is this…?”

“You probably know it better than I do. But I don’t think it’s too difficult to guess the content. Memories of lost family, friends, lovers… or something equally precious, right?”

Tears of blood welled up in Layla’s eyes as she nodded.

The vivid and horrifying scenes of her loved ones being ruthlessly torn apart by Zito, the unbearable torture that had been enough to make her forget everything, it all continued to haunt her consciousness as if it had happened yesterday.

Sometimes, Zito’s brainwashing reactivated, intensifying her anger towards Kelliark. However, she struggled not to lose the newly resurfaced memories, unlike Dylus.

After a while, the fire in Kelliark’s eyes died down.

“Ugh, ugh…!” Layla gasped for air, lifting her head.

Kelliark was also drenched in sweat, trying to catch his breath. Using the Awakening Fire comes with significant risks.

Moreover, even if he continued to endure the dangers and maintain the Awakening Fire, it was impossible to completely erase Zito’s brainwashing. Not even the Witch Heluram could do that.

“… What you saw now was just a fragment. Only a small portion of the forgotten memories has surfaced. I don’t need to explain it, right? Because you must feel it more than anyone. In other words, Zito has been brainwashing you all this time.”

This was incredible.

Layla simply couldn’t bring herself to say such words. Just as those who saw the Seal of Fire felt absolute trust, the same was true for those who had experienced the Awakening Fire.

“It’s the same even now, I have temporarily pushed aside Zito’s authority using the Awakening Fire. If I don’t continue with follow-up measures, you will become Zito’s loyal dog once again in a short time.”

“Hah.”

“On the other hand, it might be better if you can’t confirm all the truths you’ve forgotten. Just seeing how agonized you are with only this makes me think that your mind might collapse completely if everything comes back to the fore.”

“Kelliark Zipple… How did you discover the existence of my erased memories?”

“The answer to that depends on what kind of relationship you and I will have from now on. I’ll ask you again, Layla Belgasyum. Do you still think it’s right to remain loyal to Zito?”

There was a long silence.

“… What do you want from me?”

“I want you to fight by my side in the future, not for Zito.”

“Sir Zito, no, Zito… Are you thinking of overthrowing him and conquering the True Demon World?”

“I have no interest in ruling the True Demon World. For me, the True Demon World is simply a means to reclaim my clan. However, once I have recovered my clan, the True Demon World will need a ruler who is worthy, someone who can be called the king of a demon world, not a monster like Zito.”

Plop…

Serving another cup of tea, Kelliark said, “I think it should be your elder brother, Paellito Belgasyum. What do you think?”

“… Does Sir Paellito know about this? Is he also under Zito’s brainwashing?”

“You’re asking the obvious. Paellito is like you were a moment ago. He doesn’t know he’s been brainwashed, and he doesn’t know why he’s so blindly loyal to Zito. He used to be the one who resisted Zito the most, in the entire True Demon World, until he was brainwashed.”

“Ugh!”

Layla suddenly groaned in unbearable pain that coursed through her body.

“Oh, Zito’s energy is already trying to devour your awakened mind once again. As I mentioned before, since you’ve experienced the Awakening Fire, you will continue to experience this kind of pain regularly for some time. Is it too much to bear?”

Layla couldn’t even muster a response and contorted her body in agony for several minutes.

“This time I asked an obvious question. But if you truly want to seek revenge against Zito, you will have to endure this pain continuously. It means you need determination. If you accept the brainwashing again because you’re afraid of the pain, it will become easier. But in return, the memories you’ve recovered will disappear.”

“I have no intention of making it easier. This kind of pain… I can endure it no matter what. I will no longer fight for Zito.”

“Good. Then, will you fight by my side?”

“Now that you have revealed the truth, I owe you that. However, that doesn’t mean I swear complete loyalty to you. I will fight for the Belgasyum family, for Sir Paellito, for the True Demon World, and for myself in the future.”

“That’s a commendable answer. If you like my way of being, give me your loyalty, there will be no reason to regret it. However, mere words will not prove your determination.”

“What should I do then?”

“Visit the Poisonous Demon Castle once every fifteen days from now on.”

“The Poisonous Demon Castle?”

“I reside in the Poisonous Demon Castle, so every time you come, I will use the Awakening Fire for you. And at some point, if you stop seeking me out, then I will understand that you have become Zito’s servant again.”

“That won’t happen. Thank you for helping me realize who my enemy is.”

Despite the painful memories tearing at her heart, Layla quickly regained her composure. She knew that from now on, even a moment of weakness could make her prey to Zito again.

“But speaking of the Poisonous Demon Castle, it seems you’ve already captured Ragal Fun. Was that scoundrel also brainwashed like me?”

“Indeed, he had become a fool due to brainwashing. Originally, Ragal Fun was a remarkably talented individual. So be courteous when dealing with him from now on. He began to awaken before you and is enduring greater pain than you.”

“Enduring greater pain than me…? That Ragal…?”

Of course, Ragal had never experienced such things. Kelliark had simply manipulated him without using the Awakening Fire. Moreover, Kelliark didn’t know if Ragal was truly exceptional before the brainwashing. Kelliark had simply increased Ragal’s loyalty through a simple method.

Layla briefly recalled Ragal’s rough and superficial behavior and nodded. He hadn’t sworn loyalty to Kelliark as he had to Zito, but since Kelliark acknowledged Ragal, there was no need to ignore him as she had before.

“Understood. I will be careful. It’s quite surprising, Kelliark… It seems you have attained the status of immortality. You were an unexpected individual.”

“Well then, I’m leaving. Endure the pain and come see me again in 15 days, and then we can discuss things in more detail. By then, I will be able to truly trust your own will.”

“Understood. I will go to the Poisonous Demon Castle in 15 days.”

***

The first line of defense of the True Demon World, which had been at sea.

Whoooo…!

Every time the sea breeze blew, the ashes of the demon army corpses and the poison left by Ragal cast huge shadows on the sea. Grosch Castle had abandoned the first line of defense and was no longer sending troops.

The alliance forces refrained from advancing due to the poison. While it was possible for powerful beings like Jin to clear the poison and continue the assault, the priority was to find records related to Ragal. After all, on the three remaining fronts, the other main factions were still locked in battle.

“Valeria, would you like to take a break before continuing?”

Within the shadow force shield extended by Murakan, blue windows were continuously forming without rest. Valeria had been searching the battle records for six hours already.

“<… Ragal Fun, the owner of the Poisonous Demon Castle, received a request for support from Sakiel Grosch, the Chief Strategist of the True Demon World, and joined the battlefield.>

<However, Ragal Fun did not use his full strength in battle, following the orders of Kelliark Zipple.>”

After a while, they finally found significant information about Ragal. Those two lines were all they needed.

It was enough to confirm the connection between Kelliark and Ragal.

“Whew, all the other records are just battle descriptions. Still, it was worth it. We’ve definitely clarified the connection between Kelliark Zipple and Ragal Fun.”

Jin nodded.

“It was as Visepps predicted. According to Visepps, Ragal Fun was undoubtedly under the influence of Zito’s brainwashing, just like the others. But now, he prioritized Kelliark’s orders over protecting Grosch Castle, which means that Kelliark has the ability to undo or at least weaken Zito’s brainwashing.”

[Boy, is it possible that Kelliark and Zito are in cahoots?]

“I don’t think so. If Ragal had fought properly right now, his first line of defense wouldn’t have been wiped out like that. If Kelliark were loyal to Zito and the True Demon World, Ragal would have fought with all his strength.”

Jin thought for a moment and continued.

“It seems cracks are forming within the True Demon World, probably due to Kelliark Zipple.”

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