Edmund's physical vessel was gradually succumbing to destruction. Consumed by overwhelming desperation, he fervently scoured his surroundings, yearning for an escape route from this grim predicament. Yet, even with his consciousness elevated to a state of partial transcendence, Edmund was unable to unearth any means to persevere amidst the harrowing circumstances that engulfed him.

However, if he were to ask for help and were granted assistance, then….

‘Your Majesty, the Demon King.’

Edmund begged desperately. Wouldn’t the Demon King of Incarceration hate to lose an outstanding subordinate?

Edmund held an unwavering conviction in his own worthiness. Rather than being collected as a soul after death, he preferred to live his life for the Demon King to fulfill his loyalty.

‘Please, please…,’ Edmond begged.

Unfortunately, his plea went unanswered, and the harsh reality he faced caused Edmund to become even more desperate. The Demon King of Incarceration had allowed Edmund to pursue a transformation into becoming a Demon King. In fact, the Demon King had fulfilled Edmund’s request and granted him Dark Power.

Nonetheless, the Demon King of Incarceration maintained a peculiar stance, refraining from any direct assistance or interference in Edmund's endeavors. Even if Edmund had succeeded in becoming a Demon King, the Demon King of Incarceration would not have interfered. However, if Edmund failed and died… the Demon King of Incarceration would still remain entirely unaffected, devoid of even the slightest trace of regret.

That was what the Demon King of Incarceration was like, and despite wanting to tell himself otherwise, Edmund knew this truth as well.

Edmund clung to the fervent desire to perceive himself as exceptional, fostering the hope...