I’m Going to Destroy this Country

The Skeleton King’s gaze grew colder.

The reason he made that expression was because the five demons that had appeared here were not all of them.

‘There are more.’

In fact, their number was quite large.

Twenty… no, forty.

They must have been their companions.

‘It seems like they’re moving with suppressed power to the point where the defense forces can’t notice.’

Ordinarily, they would have been out of detection range, but the Skeleton King was still the Skeleton King, even in a child’s body.

Among those approaching, there was one that was particularly strong.

‘Are you the one who sent these guys?’

It was an opportunity to catch everyone and nab the mastermind, but at level 1, I can’t detect specific numbers.

The story would be different if the relevant magic was activated, but if a superior paladin of the 6th rank continues to hold it, well…

Then it happened.

“Young master Isaac, I’m sorry, but please stay here for a moment.”

“!”

When the knight commander overlapped his hands and created a special pattern, a magical circle was drawn on the ground.

It was a defense barrier.

The knight commander put the Skeleton King inside.

“I’ll be back soon.”

As if she recognized that the opponent wasn’t weak, the knight commander joined his uncle’s side immediately.

As she disappeared, a curtain inscribed with various spells appeared over the Skeleton King.

‘This is a rather sturdy barrier that makes it difficult to get out with this body.’

The density was so high that even the Skeleton King, the sword of the front line, had to admire it.

Well, this is a perfect barrier without any gaps from the outside…

The corners of the Skeleton King’s mouth rose slightly.

No room for outside infiltration meant no chance of internal leaks.

At that moment, the Skeleton King activated his Wish.

⸢Wish: Magic Open⸥

The magic of the Skeleton King, who has a Survival Origin, was a little different from others.

Pop!

Deep within the Skeleton King. In the primordial world, a huge magic deployment spread out.

It was a universe.

Learned magic, known magic, magic of which he didn’t even know the existence, all were connected like constellations.

The ones he couldn’t use yet or didn’t know existed didn’t shine. He only knew there was a higher stage.

There were several advantages like being able to see the whole map, but in return, the system had to be activated when certain conditions were met. As a result, even if he knew the magic, he had to achieve the conditions to activate it.

That means, on the other hand, if he meets the conditions, he can use magic.

And the opening conditions for lower magic were generally the total amount of magic power accumulated in the body.

At that moment, the Skeleton King’s magic core burned hot.

Whoosh!

With that, a star that hadn’t been shining began to ignite.

The original magic of the Skeleton King, mixed with the Skeleton King’s Wish, was unlocked.

Flash!

At that moment, a thin, roiling black gas began to rise from the Skeleton King’s body.

The black gas was none other than magic power.

And the magic power moved and even spoke as if it were alive.

[Master!]

‘Yeah, it’s been a long time. Ah, don’t come out.’

As soon as the command fell, the black magic power sank back in.

But a wailing, rapturous voice kept echoing in the Skeleton King’s ears.

[Ah, mighty Master! You’re alive. I thought I’d never see your precious body again. And congratulations on your unscrupulous takeover of a child’s body.]

Is he teasing me or is he happy?

The Skeleton King clicked his tongue.

This was that gave intelligence to magical power.

In simple terms, it can be said that magic has taken on a personality and life.

It was created because it was annoying to use detection magic and analyze it one by one during a fight.

Anyway, it is now the magic of the Skeleton King and was in charge of analysis.

And Whisper, the loyal servant examining the condition of his master’s body, let out a shrill scream.

[…How dare these filthy divine beings! No matter how bad the master is! Putting it in the body of such a filthy bastard, it won’t be good to chew on it…!]

This guy.

‘Enough, detect the enemy.’

[With the current level of magic, the detection range is 100m.]

[There are 88 total targets carrying enemies, they are beasts. They are no match for the great master.]

The Skeleton King frowned.

That’s a relief, but 88?

That’s crazy, seriously.

When demons form groups, their rank increases.

An entire city could be obliterated.

Even if their rank was not high, when demons formed a group, the territory’s boundary rank was bound to rise.

If even more unfortunate, the knights might unnecessarily strengthen their defenses and set up a camp.

‘Then it’s annoying.’

If the boundary gets stronger, you draw suspicion, and calling your subordinates becomes harder.

And how to prevent such a crappy situation?

‘I have to take care of everyone before they make a fuss.’

For information gathering, it was enough to kidnap just one.

So, the Skeleton King let out a deep sigh.

Ah, it’s annoying.

To handle everyone, a simple first-rank magic wouldn’t be enough, it needs to be amplified as much as possible.

Fortunately, if you think of the species of the guys that Whisper detected, at the current level, you could handle them in one go.

‘I can’t attack directly, maybe with a trap.’

But that would mean using all the magic power gathered.

The body, which is already hard enough to gather magic power, has to waste the precious magic power gathered just to deal with these blockheads.

Damn, it’s such a waste!

If he had minions, he could send them instead.

But if he doesn’t want to arouse suspicion, there’s no choice.

‘I have to use all the magic power I’ve gathered to deal with it directly…’

[No, Master. You, the great Master, don’t even need to intervene.]

At Whisper’s words, the Skeleton King’s eyes widened.

‘What are you talking about? It’s not just one, it’s 88. The clergy will gather and give me a headache. I have to handle it here right now…’

[Ah, that’s the thing. There were some, but now they are gone.]

…Huh?

The Skeleton King’s face distorted.

What does he mean there were some but now they’re gone?

It was just at that moment.

An incredibly strong magic power approached where the Skeleton King was. At the sign of rapidly approaching magic, the paladins who had dealt with the demons turned to the Skeleton King and his uncle.

“Lord Lilai!”

“Are you the ones behind these creatures.”

As the voices rose, the demons in the form of guards laughed.

“Yes, you’ve arrived. Brethren. Come join us in killing the Saint…”

The demons speaking could not finish their sentences. Suddenly, the demons attempting to harm the Skeleton King were ruthlessly cut down.

“Cough! Who are you…!”

“Why are you attacking us, you’re not even human… Cough!”

In an instant, the demons were disassembled and fell down.

The precious magic cores rolled randomly on the ground.

Above that, a shadow Skeleton King had seen before loomed.

And the Skeleton King, who realized the identity of the culprit, raised an eyebrow.