The paper bills, which not only filled the altar but also the entire ceremonial room, evaporated in an instant. It was because of the ritual ‘Mammonism.’ All the abundant bills vanished without a trace.

In fact, Seong-Il was not perturbed by the burning of the amount of money he would probably never see again. It was the money he earned to perform the ritual anyway. However, what filled him with dread was the noise that echoed throughout the room. Each and every bill emitted a medley of laughter and tears as if they were releasing the pent-up joys and sorrows of humanity, including his laughter.

The Demon King Doom Kaos was indeed special, and it seemed to be worth spending that much money on the ritual. Doom Kaos possessed an uncanny understanding of what humanity cherished the most. While other monster corps were required to offer their lives as a condition for wishes, humans were expected to offer money. Seong-Il found that deeply repugnant.

He didn’t mind the toil he endured to earn that money, nor did he care about being penniless again. However, as the bills dissipated and...