Reincarnated as a failed hero?! Watch me Defy Fate!-Chapter 228: The Demon Overlords (II)

As everyone looked at the information about the Demon Overlords, the atmosphere in the room began to shift. Tension transformed into focus—some looked energized, others deeply serious. There was a sense of urgency in the air, like everyone was finally seeing the full scale of what they were up against.

I took a step forward and spoke firmly.

"Everyone present at this council, please lend me your attention. I will now explain in detail the individual profiles of each Demon Overlord, starting from the fifth-ranked."

All eyes turned to me. I could feel the pressure in the air. I took a deep breath.

Runa, who stood quietly beside me, gave me a supportive look. "You can do this, Master," she said softly.

Serena and Amelia also nodded in reassurance, their confidence giving me strength.

I began my explanation slowly but clearly.

"First, we’ll discuss the fifth-ranked Overlord—Amethyst Onyx, the Corrupt Elements Sovereign. Although she is ranked lowest among the five known Demon Overlords, do not let that mislead you. She is far from weak or easily defeated." fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com

I reached for the page of her profile floating in the air and magically magnified it, projecting it like a large screen for all to see.

"As her title suggests, she has complete mastery over the elemental forces. But she doesn’t just control them—she corrupts them. I don’t fully understand what a ’corrupt element’ entails, but based on my understanding of Dark Magic, it seems to be a twisted version of ordinary elemental magic. If you face Amethyst in battle, it’s highly likely that your elemental spells could be seized, altered, and turned against you in a corrupted form."

I paused to let the weight of my words settle in.

At that moment, Magic King Salvador stepped forward, his expression grave.

"According to years of research conducted by the Solara Kingdom’s scholars and magicians, corrupt elements are indeed real. They are natural elements—fire, water, wind, earth, light, lightning, and ice—that have been tainted by dark magic. This process is known as corruption, and it transforms a pure element into a far more destructive, unstable, and volatile form. Though more dangerous, it also becomes significantly more powerful."

He flipped open his grimoire and continued, pointing to diagrams of corrupted magical flow.

"Corrupted elements form under extreme circumstances—typically when a pure element fuses with intense dark energy. For example, fire magic becomes Corrupt Flame, a black fire capable of burning both the physical body and the soul of its target."

The room went still.

Cain von Flamemore’s eyes widened. "That... that’s the same black fire used by Zorx, the Demon Warlord Rank 2nd. I fought him... He used it to kill Kael..." His voice trembled slightly, his fists clenched in anger. The pain of that memory was still fresh, raw.

"So you’ve witnessed the terror of a corrupted element firsthand," said Salvador gravely. "And that was just one type. Imagine facing Corrupted Water, Ice, Wind, Lightning, Earth... But, as far as I know, Light and Divine elements are extremely resistant to corruption—if not completely immune."

He added firmly, "That’s because those two elements stand in direct opposition to dark magic. Their very nature repels corruption."

Salvador then recalled a piece of ancient history.

"There is a record from the First Demon War—an account of a powerful demon who nearly killed the first Magic King of Solara. That demon rendered human spells completely ineffective. I believe that demon was none other than Amethyst herself."

His words caused a wave of shock to ripple through the room.

I stepped forward again to add to his explanation.

"Thank you, Salvador-sama. That confirms it—it must have been Amethyst. There’s also something else I must say. The Demon Overlords are not bound by human logic. They are beings that may surpass the very framework of magic as we understand it. We must consider the possibility that they can distort even the fundamental laws of mana."

"What exactly do you mean, Naoki?" Salvador-sama asked, intrigued. "Please explain further. This could be vital for all of us."

I nodded.

"I believe that even Light and Divine Magic—once thought untouchable—may be neutralized by the most powerful of the Overlords. When I fought Lucius Velzareth, the second-ranked Overlord and the Sovereign of Light and Darkness, he had taken over the body of Lucius von Starlight. He was trying to fuse Dark Magic, his own inherent power, with Light Magic, the magic Lucius once wielded."

Gasps echoed throughout the hall.

Raius von Starlight, Julius, and Luna all stood up in shock. They couldn’t believe what they were hearing.

"Is that true? That demon took over my son’s body?!" Raius-sama’s voice shook with rage. Julius looked just as furious.

"Yes... it’s true. But during the battle, I could still feel Lucius’s presence. He hadn’t been completely consumed. There’s still hope."

That reassurance brought some peace to their faces, though the fear remained. Then, Magic King Salvador added a grim note.

"If his soul remains, it won’t be for long. The longer he stays under that demon’s control, the deeper he will be pulled into the abyss."

I agreed. "Yes... that’s likely what will happen. But we’ll know more once Princess Aria and my father Tetsu von Blackmore awaken from their coma. They were the only ones who witnessed the transformation of Lucius firsthand."

Everyone nodded. There was tension, but also hope.

I continued with another point, this time addressing Divine Magic.

"For now, I agree with Salvador-sama’s theory—Divine Magic seems immune to corruption. I haven’t found a single instance of corrupted Divine Magic, which suggests that it’s either impossible or requires an unknown catalyst beyond our understanding."

I shared what I had learned from discussions with Envi and Runa, especially Runa, who had once fought gods and goddesses herself.

"Runa told me she can’t manipulate Divine Magic like she can with other forms of mana. She can only absorb or nullify its damage by adapting to it—but not control it."

Runa nodded silently beside me, her presence a quiet affirmation.

I then addressed everyone present in the chamber, sharing a temporary hypothesis I had developed based on my experiences and gathered information.

"My current theory is this: the effectiveness of Light Magic and Divine Magic against the Demon Overlords depends on the magnitude of the magic power itself. In other words, for these holy elements to damage an Overlord, they must be stronger than the Overlord’s own magical force."

I paused before continuing.

"For example, when Princess Aria fought Nosef, the Demon Overlord Ranked 3rd, she wasn’t able to defeat him outright. However, her Divine Magic did harm him—gradually weakening him over time."

I clenched my fists slightly as I recalled that battle.

"That’s why when I eventually fought Nosef, he wasn’t aware he had already been weakened. He had underestimated the damage from Princess Aria’s earlier attacks. That gave me the edge I needed... and I was able to land a fatal blow."

My words stirred murmurs among those listening, and then King Aslan stepped forward and nodded in agreement.

"When I fought Xir, the Demon Warlord Ranked 1st, I lost... because my Divine Magic had greatly weakened due to my age and illness. I no longer held the strength I had in my youth," he admitted solemnly. "As for Amelia... her Divine Magic is still developing. She wasn’t strong enough to overcome Xir either."

He looked down, heavy with the memory of that battle. Then he added something important.

"If Princess Aria had fought Xir instead of me... I have no doubt. She would have won."

Those words made Amelia lower her gaze. I could see the frustration in her eyes—the frustration of knowing she wasn’t strong enough, at least not yet.

I gently reached out and took her hand.

"It’s okay. You’re growing stronger every day," I said softly.

She looked up and smiled faintly, squeezing my hand in return.

But then... I suddenly felt a cold, sharp presence to my right.

Turning my head slightly, I saw Serena and Lyra both smiling stiffly. They were clearly... not pleased. Even Lord Sieg was glaring daggers at me.

Ah. Right. I had gotten too focused on comforting Amelia and forgot they were all right beside me.

I quickly cleared my throat and tried to change the subject.

"Ahem. Now then, returning to the topic of Amethyst Onyx, the Corrupt Elements Sovereign..."

I brought up her file again using the [Akashic Record]. Her magical prowess was undeniably vast and dangerous, but...

"According to the [Akashic Record], she has a critical weakness—physical attacks, specifically those involving Forced Aura. That means the roles of the Mercenary King and Queen will be essential in defeating her."

I turned toward them both, my voice firm with hope.

Everyone else followed my gaze. It was well-known that no one alive could match the sheer physical strength and Aura mastery of the Mercenary King and Queen. They were, quite literally, the embodiment of raw power.

"Ahhh, alright already! I get it! So stop staring at me like that!" said the Mercenary Queen, looking a little flustered.

...Was she actually a tsundere?

"We’ll be your shield and sword," said Mercenary King Yunho, speaking calmly yet with unmistakable conviction.

He then added, "Back during the first demon war, I believe Amethyst was defeated by the first Mercenary King. That knowledge strengthens my belief that we can do it again."

There was a confidence in his demeanor that was almost terrifying. I knew why—his Aura was flaring wildly right now, filled with determination and battle-lust.

He was like a storm wrapped in human flesh, and I was truly grateful that such a force of nature was our ally.

With the Amethyst discussion wrapped up, I moved on to the next Overlord.

"Now, let’s shift to the next target—Lilith Doomspire, the Dimensional Sovereign."

Everyone grew quiet once again.

"I will explain both her strengths and her weaknesses... and more importantly, how to counter her dimensional magic."

But just as I was about to continue, the chamber doors opened slowly with a soft creak.

A new presence entered the room.

Immediately, I could feel it—Divine Magic, and at a level so intense it was nearly overwhelming. This wasn’t just an ordinary cleric or priestess... no, this aura rivaled that of the Braveheart royal family itself.

No. It might even surpass them.

She stepped forward with grace and power—the Saintess of the Braveheart Kingdom.

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