Dragon King: Throne of Demons and Gods-Chapter 150: Walking Calamity

The pressure in the air grew stronger.

It spread slowly, moving through the streets, into homes, and across rooftops. The whole city went quiet, not because people wanted to, but because something told them to stop.

No one moved.

Astros’ eyes widened. He flinched.

"This... this is..."

Airi clenched her jaw, her eyes shaking. A cold feeling ran through her.

Aurus stared at the building, completely still.

Crest felt like he couldn’t breathe. The air felt too heavy. He looked at Sienna, hoping she’d say something.

But Novaria only smiled softly and nodded toward the door. The pressure kept growing.

Then, from the shadows inside the shop, someone stepped out. He wore a white winter coat and simple white pants, but he had no armor or weapon.

Bel walked forward slowly, saying nothing.

People around the area froze. Their eyes widened. Most didn’t know him; he looked like a stranger walking out of a nightmare.

But Crest and Airi knew.

Crest’s mouth dropped open, and Airi took a small step back, staring.

Bel looked down and adjusted the strap on his wrist like it was nothing.

Novaria gave him a bright smile.

"Are you okay with that outfit? I think it looks good on you."

Bel shrugged.

"I just needed something to wear. Doesn’t matter how it looks."

As he spoke, black energy rose from his shoulders. It started light, then got thicker and darker. It moved over his coat and pants like paint in water.

People gasped. Some guards stepped back, holding their weapons tightly.

The black aura changed the clothes. The coat grew longer and heavier, lined with black fur. The bottom looked like it was burning with short, black flames.

It wasn’t a simple outfit anymore.

It was the physical manifestation of a legendary gear, the Mantle of Ruin.

Novaria blinked.

"How did you do that?"

Bel finally looked up.

"I just remembered I could do that."

The guards raised their weapons, aiming them at both Bel and Novaria.

Before anything happened, Sylphera quietly lifted her hand. A signal to stay calm.

Bel scanned the crowd, then looked at Sylphera. Aurus stood tense, his eyes locked on Bel’s glowing purple ones.

No one spoke. The air felt thick.

Then, Crest stepped forward, his voice filled with anger.

"What did you do? Why is Sienna like this?"

He marched toward Bel, reaching out to grab him, but suddenly, he was on the ground, face pressed into the dirt.

Everyone jumped in surprise.

Airi stood above him, holding him down.

Crest struggled and managed to turn his head a little.

"W-Why?!" he snapped.

But when he saw Airi’s face, he froze.

She didn’t look cold or angry. She looked tense, unsure, and worried. Her eyes said everything: I don’t want to fight.

Crest stopped moving.

Novaria let out a breath, placing a hand over her heart.

"Thank you, Airi," she said gently. "I almost did it myself. I’m glad I didn’t have to hurt my friend."

Airi looked at her, torn and confused.

Crest mumbled.

"Sienna..."

Sylphera stepped forward with a calm voice.

"Everyone, lower your weapons."

The guards paused.

"We’ve all been through enough today," she continued. "No one wants more fighting."

She glanced at Bel.

"And I think... this calm is reciprocational."

Bel looked at Aurus, then back at her.

"For some creatures," he said, "fighting is what waking up is to others."

Then he gave a small nod.

"But you’re right. Today, not all humans are on my list."

Sylphera’s gaze lingered on Bel for a moment.

"So, based on what you’ve said... are we to believe you’re not our enemy? If that’s the case, may I ask why you came here?"

Bel’s reply was casual.

"This used to be a place I returned to often. There are a few things I need to resolve."

Aurus’s eyes narrowed sharply. Something in Bel’s tone struck a deeper chord. The crowd murmured and shifted, tension creeping like a cold wind.

Among them, Ronan, Lyraen, and Cassandra looked visibly confused.

Bel turned his attention to Aurus, unfazed.

Aurus stepped forward, voice growing tight.

"You used to come here? So you were one of these demons in disguise... And if you managed to transform that girl into something else... That means you’re not just a demon... you’re a Demon Lord."

Gasps erupted. A wave of unease swept through everyone. Airi’s mouth hung open. Crest staggered, as if his knees might give out. Astros stiffened. Gaia’s fists trembled at her sides.

The tension spiked.

Sylphera raised her hand again.

"Aurus, please. Let’s not escalate this. He said he’s not here to fight. Let’s listen first—"

"Sylphera," Aurus cut in, his voice heavy with frustration.

He stood rigid, his hands clenched at his sides.

"I hear your reasoning. But I can’t ignore the truth. This thing, this Demon Lord... is just like the one that caused our friends’ deaths. Morgana, Fredrin, Darwin, Lloyd. They’re gone because of a Demon Lord. And now another one stands before us."

His voice broke slightly as his anger peaked.

"I won’t let this pass."

A sudden blast of pressure exploded from him. The wind roared down the street, slamming into buildings, shaking the ground.

Screams of shock and surprise rang out as people shielded their eyes and stumbled. Only Bel and Sylphera stood unaffected.

"Sir Aurus!" Astros shouted, alarmed.

But it was too late.

Magic began to gather around Aurus’s hands, glowing bright and unstable.

Then... nothing. It all stopped. The wind died, and the magic dispersed.

Airi uncovered her eyes and blinked, her jaw parting more.

A calm voice cut the silence.

"I told you to calm down."

Sylphera had her arm raised. Several magic circles floated around Aurus, locking him in place.

Aurus, forced to stay immobile, sighed and looked at her.

"I respect your calm and control, Sylphera. But if you understood how short life is for us... You’d never stop someone from defending a fallen friend."

She slowly lowered her hand.

"I’m not just old, Aurus. I’m blind in more ways than one. No matter how long I live, I keep seeing the same color. But that long life of blindness has also taught me to look beyond a single friend. And right now, your anger nearly doomed this city."

Aurus glared at her for a long moment, then turned to Bel.

Bel met his gaze and spoke without emotion.

"Not necessarily. At worst, I would’ve taken out this area. There are still parts of the town I want intact."

He looked back at Sylphera.

"But I’m glad the best reasoning capacity came from someone with a long life here. It proves that wisdom isn’t a privilege."

Sylphera didn’t react to the jab. Instead, she bowed her head slightly.

"Please forgive Aurus. Would you allow us to ask you a few questions?"

Bel nodded.

"Go ahead."

The air remained heavy, as if the crowd didn’t dare breathe too loudly.

Sylphera spoke first.

"Why have you come to our city?"

Bel’s response was clear.

"I want to claim a specific sector for later use. And I wanted my warrior to meet her old friends. To give them peace of mind."

Novaria gave Crest a small, relaxed wave.

Bel added.

"There are a few other matters I intend to settle here."

Sylphera paused, her expression tightening.

"This warrior was once human. Why did you change her into a demon?"

Bel’s gaze remained calm.

"That’s personal."

Crest tensed and tried to step forward, but Airi caught his arm, holding him in place. He looked at her, frustrated, but she shook her head slightly.

Bel continued.

"You may not see it now, but you might be thankful. The expedition you sent... they were ambushed by another demon."

A gasp swept through the crowd. Whispers spread like wildfire. New Horizon members looked shaken. Arkel had gone with that group.

Aurus’s jaw clenched.

"The prince... Edward... he was with them," he said, his voice low and strained.

Ronan pushed forward, eyes wide.

"An ambush? This... What happened to them?!"

Bel looked at him with cool indifference.

"The only one I could save was her. The only way to do that... was to make her a demon. That was the cost of her survival."

His eyes met Ronan’s.

"The rest are lost."

The city fell into stunned silence. No one moved, no one spoke. People stood frozen, eyes wide, lips parted in disbelief.

Whispers died in their throats. They all watched the departure; they knew the prince, Edward, was gone with this group.

For many, he wasn’t just royalty; he was hope, a future king beloved by all. The idea that he might be gone, lost in some far-off battlefield they couldn’t even imagine, felt impossible.

But the words had been spoken, and the weight of that reality hit them like a slow, cold wave. Around the plaza, some people turned their heads down, some clutched their chests, and others just stared, as if time itself had stopped.

Aurus’ eyes trembled, and the air around him seemed to freeze for a brief moment.

"Edward..." he whispered.

His gaze fell to the ground; to him, Edward wasn’t just a prince but a son. Someone would have to announce to this son’s real father that his pride and joy had turned into a memory.

Sylphera, less affected, glanced at him.

"Is that so?"

She seemed to mull something over, lips parting to ask another question, but Bel cut in before she could speak.

"I appreciate dealing with someone reasonable," he said, "but I hate wasting time. Instead of dancing around with pointless questions, perhaps it’s better if I take over the interrogation."

Sylphera didn’t flinch. After a beat, she nodded slowly.

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Bel gave a slight nod. He looked around the gathering, then paused.

"I want the Sacreds present. Especially the one who fought Elysia."

Airi blinked, startled. The crowd murmured again.

Sylphera acknowledged his request. She released Aurus with a small gesture and turned back to the others.

"I’ll cast a teleportation spell. It’s faster."

Just before channeling the spell, she looked at Bel one more time.

"By the way, what should we call you?"

Bel met her gaze. He felt the anxious gazes on him, meeting them and seeing the people avoid his own. He smiled and fixed Sylphera.

"Lord Ravager."

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