Ian, who was accompanied by Cervian, slowly pushed through Zone 110-115 of the Devildom as he headed towards Zone 107.

However, that was not an easy task.

This was because the deeper he moved in, the ratio of low-rank magical beasts shrunk, and those spots were filled with intermediate-rank magical beasts.

Whew, there are a lot of strong magical beasts. Especially the fact that although they are the same magical beast, the fact that contaminated magical beasts seem to feel stronger, its not just my imagination, right?

At Ians question, Cervian nodded his head as he replied.

Thats right. In the case of the same magical beasts, the fighting power of the contaminated magical beasts cannot help but be stronger for sure.

Whys that?

If they are addicted to the unrefined Chaos Stone, although they lose Devil Energy, they instead go apeshit. If explained with humans or common monsters, you could say that theyre in a state where theyve been medicated with drugs.

Ah, no wonder

Cervian stroked his beard as he continued his explanation.

The scariest fact is frenzied magical beasts do not know fear. They are not fazed by the damage they receive, and move even more aggressively.

Ian nodded his head as he thought.

It might possibly be easier instead to face them if I thought of them as crazy dogs. Since with that attack pattern where they ignore defending like that, theyre incredibly weak to counter attacks.

Taking about a quarter of a day, Ians party succeeded in running through Zone 110.

And Cervian was a big help here.

He wasnt personally participating in the battle of course, but through his knowledge, it had become easier to face magical beasts.

As expected of a researcher, who had stayed in the Devildom for hundreds of years just studying magical beasts, his knowledge on magical beasts was incredibly vast indeed.

The back of the Laupros is their weak point. As their spine is incredibly weak, if you apply a large impact to that part, theyll writhe in great agony.

When facing the Hecaroun, you must keep an eye on both their eyes. If the two eyes of Hecaroun shine a bright red, it means that their Offensive Power has been maximized.

Even while Ian swung his spear without rest and fought, he was carving Cervians words diligently into his head.

It looks like hes an old man that seriously has a lot to say, but Still, as most of it is sweet information, I cant listen to it carelessly.

Like that, Ian eventually succeeded in reaching the end of Zone 110.

However, having discovered something then, Ians body suddenly halted straight on the spot.

!

Kaizar, who was next to him, asked Ian.

Why are you suddenly stopping?

Ian lifted his finger and pointed to the front as he opened his mouth.

Its the summoning magic square that we found in Zone 120.

At that, Ians whole party, including Kaizar, turned their gazes in that direction, and they all had nervous eyes.

Hmm Is one of the Twelve Chosen Generals or whatever going to pop up again?

At Kaizars mumbling, Ian nodded his head.

Thats probably the case, no?

Cervian, who was listening to the two peoples conversation, slowly opened his mouth.

You young men are right. In order to enter inside Zone 110, you must face one of the Twelve Chosen Generals and win.

Whew

At the unexpected challenge, Ian slightly knit his brows together.

If its one of the Twelve Chosen Generals like Yankoun, hell for sure be someone monster-like with fighting power thats equal to him, so would I be able to beat him with my fighting power?

The level of Yankoun, who Ian met, was 350.

Ian thought that there was a higher chance for the chief gatekeeper guarding Zone 110 would be a higher level than him and that there was no way that he would be a lower level instead.

If it was Yankoun instead, I might have a chance against him. Since Ive memorized all of his attack patterns. As long as I just dont make a mistake, I might even be able to win.

However, it popped up that Yankouns location was currently the City of Rage, so of course, there was no way he would appear here.

Cervian opened his mouth towards Ian, who swallowed loudly while he fell into deep contemplation.

You, how did you get through the chief gatekeeper that guards Zone 120?

Ian, who was flustered by the unexpected question, slightly stuttered.

Since he couldnt say that he had a cheat buff that was 99 Resistance Magic.

I, I had a bit of luck back then.

Cervians eyes shone.

Is that so? Then youre saying that youre certain you defeated him?

Ian nodded his head.

Thats Right?

Then, by any chance, was there nothing you obtained from him?

Something I obtained, huh

For example, like a Premium Seal of the Devil If you have been acknowledged by him, you would have been able to have obtained that.

At Cervians words, Ian rejoiced as he immediately looked through his inventory.

The Premium Seal of the Devil was definitely an item he had received from Yankoun.

Found it!

Ian, who pulled out the seal, held it out towards Cervian.

Here. Is this the right item?

The two eyes of Cervian, who checked the Premium Seal of the Devil that Ian held out, rounded.

Ooh To think that you really obtained that!

It was not a simple meaning for a devil to hand over the seal that they possessed to someone else.

The Devildom was a world where the law of the strong was most perfectly applied.

Devils only gifted their seal to a strong person who has genuinely moved them.

The fact that he had been acknowledged, not by a common devil, but a high-ranking devil, and even amongst them, it was the chief gatekeeper of the Devildom as well as one of the Twelve Chosen Generals, was amazing.

The way that Cervian looked at Ian changed.

Looking at the seal, it seems this is the seal of Yankoun.

Oh, it seems that the appearance of the seal for each devil is different.

Of course. Since the seal means the same thing as like an identification to devils, that is.

While floating, Cervian approached the summoning magic square.

And at the suddenly occurring situation, Ian was so taken aback he shouted.

Ah, Cervian! Im telling you, were havent finished our battle preparations yet. If you go over there, the chief gatekeeper will be summoned.

Cervian smiled as he spoke to Ian.

If it is you, who has even been acknowledged by Yankoun and received the seal of a devil, then wouldnt you be able to face the chief gatekeeper that guards Zone 110 surely enough as well?

Ah That, well

While looking at Ian, who hazily ended off his sentence, Cervian smirked.

However, if you have that seal, you can pass through here even if you do not fight the chief gatekeeper, so there will probably be no reason for you to fight.

At Cervians words, Ians expression instantaneously brightened.

As expected! I know that there would be such a method. It would be irrational to fight another chief gatekeeper with this fighting power right now.

Ian followed behind Cervian, and Cervian halted in front of a small monument that was next to the summoning magic square.

You can you see this groove?

Yes, Cervian.

Stick that Premium Seal of the Devil into here.

Ian hurriedly held up the seal and stuck it into the groove just as Cervian said to do.

He said it was like an identification, so it seems that its also an item that plays the role of a pass.

If he had not luckily gotten into the testing zone two weeks ago and fought Yankoun, at least a month would have to pass before he could challenge this gateway.

No, if it werent for that accident(?) from the beginning, Ian wouldnt even have been able to get this far.

Ian was profiting heavily from his preliminary visit into the Devildom in many ways.

Whoong-.

The summoning magic square began to vibrate slightly, and shortly after, instead of one of the Twelve Chosen Generals being summoned in that spot, a red portal was summoned to move to the next zone.

Ian pulled out the seal from the groove with a broad smile and put it back into his inventory.

Then, shall we go in?

At Ians words, instead of giving a reply, Cervian moved his body towards the portal.

Ian grinned as he let out a command to his retainers and Familiars.

Alright, everybody, follow us in!

Huhu, I may not have been the one that entered the Devildom first, but I should be the first to have entered inside of Zone 120. Isnt that right, Cassandra?

It was a beautiful woman who had a red robe and cloak draped over her.

Remir, the Monarch of the Red Flame, stared at her palm as she spoke in a mumbling manner.

However, although that was her tone, she was definitely saying something to someone.

And on Remirs palm, a white flame blazed up before a round sphere floated up.

Inside of it there was the face of a devil lady with dark red skin.

Hoho, unfortunately, I dont think thats the case, Remir.

As the devil burst out laughing, Remirs beautiful face immediately contorted.

Hmm, youre saying thats not the case? Are you saying that theres another human that has reached this far before me?

At Remirs question, the devil lady called Cassandra nodded her head.

Thats right. Its exactly as you said. Someone has already passed through here.

On Remirs contorted face, this time instead of irritation, curiosity popped up.

Is that so? But, how do you know that? Cassandra, do you have some sort of ability or something where you can find out incidences that occur in the Devildom?

However, different from Remirs expectations, Cassandra shook her head.

No, its not like that. Theres just a very definite evidence that someone has passed through this place first.

Hmm?

Cassandra opened her mouth towards Remir, who tilted her head, again.

Originally, the gate that you just passed through. That was a gate that Yankoun, the chief gatekeeper of the Devildom as well as one of the Twelve Chosen Generals, guarded.

Remir reflexively opened her mouth and asked back.

Yankoun?

Thats right. Theres a high-rank devil whos just ignorantly strong named Yankoun.

At her words, Remir, who immediately understood, asked again.

So, youre saying that someone has already defeated that chief gatekeeper named Yankoun and has entered inside?

Cassandra nodded her head.

Yes, thats correct. If someone hadnt defeated Yankoun, theres no way that you would have been able to pass through like this without a devil seal or anything like that.

Remir frowned again.

To have been late again This hurts my pride quite a bit.

While looking at her inflaming her fighting spirit, Cassandra made sarcastic comments with a mischievous voice.

I dont know who the human that passed through this place first is, but by chance, if you are turning them into an enemy of yours, it would be best not to.

As expected, Remir had no intentions of turning them, the unknown person, into her enemy.

However, it seemed that her pride was hurt at Cassandras words, as she snapped her head around and asked back with a sharp voice.

And whys that?

Cassandra shrugged her shoulders as she replied.

Its because if its someone who has defeated Yankoun with their strength alone, the possibility of it being someone you could face is close to zero. You see, Yankoun is incredibly strong.

Really? How strong is he for you to say that yourself? Is he stronger than you?

At Remirs question, Cassandra thought about it for a moment before she opened her mouth with a serious expression.

Well, Im not exactly sure. As its been too long since Ive returned to the Devildom myself, that is. However, if I was to guess with the information I know from before as my foundation, I think hes an opponent that I can only defeat once Ive found all of my strength back.

At Cassandras words, Remir received quite a bit of shock.

If all of the seals are released, Cassandra would be close to lv 400, but a user defeated a devil with fighting power close to that just with their own strength? Is that even possible at this point?

No matter how much she thought about it, it was impossible for Remir to understand.

The opponents that she could face right now at most were ones with a level range around the late 200s or early 300s.

Even that was truly risky, too.

However, based on Cassandras words, a user had defeated a monster-like devil that was close to lv 400, so obviously, she couldnt help but find it hard to believe.

Thats right, theres no rule saying that a human has to be a user, no? It could be some monster-like NPC, or perhaps, its a user that got lucky and obtained a sweet quest where they were able to temporarily obtain an NPC teammate that was close to lv 400.

However, no matter how she thought about it, she couldnt help the feeling that she was going in already losing.

Cassandra, who saw Remir shut her mouth tightly, coyly laughed as she made fun of her.

Hohoho, I think its truly been a long time since Ive seen the Monarch of the Red Flame this irritated. I dont know who that human is, but for them to give me such enjoyment, Im thankful.

Remir frowned as she replied coldly.

Dont make fun of me, Cassandra. Since whoever they are, they are merely just an opponent that I will eventually have to overcome.

Cassandra laughed as she replied.

Sure. I like this personality of yours.

Thank you, Im pleased to have received acknowledgement from a Devildom aristocrat.

Cassandra, who smirked while looking at her making a sarcastic remark, opened her mouth again.

Either way, thanks to that unknown human, weve ended up being able to pass through this difficult gateway for free, so get through it fast at least. If you want to overcome them, you dont have time be procrastinating like this, no?

Remir, who nodded at Cassandras words, hurriedly threw her body passed the gate.

She wanted to at least obtain the dual class faster than any of the users.