Chapter 1442: Chapter 1440: Victory
「Contribution Injection」
“Why must contributions be compared in this manner? Is it to appear fair and just… or is there some other underlying motive?”
While Han Dong was mulling over this question, the aggregation of contributions had already begun.
The demons proceeded in groups to touch the Stone Door, offering their contributions from the London Game.
However…
The scene before them caught Han Dong and all the humans present completely off guard.
“This!”
Han Dong immediately activated the ‘high-definition photography’ feature of [The Eye], precisely recording the scene in his mind for future use. Through biological methods, he could later print the image and hang it in his estate, or even in the exhibition hall of the Holy City.
What was happening here was an event significant enough to mark a turning point in history.
Members of the Expeditionary Army who had been tense moments ago now wore genuine smiles. The tension that had been piling up in their hearts dissipated, replaced by an authentic joy from achieving victory.
Before their eyes.
Led by Father Lysos,
the local dark denizens of London, along with the [Witch Group] directly under the Mother, orderly approached the black Stone Door to inject their individual contributions.
But, the door that lit up was not the one symbolizing the demons.
It was the one corresponding to the humans.
That’s right!
There were no rules stipulating that individuals had to inject their contributions into the Stone Door corresponding to their identity.
Every participant in the game had the right to allocate their contributions as they saw fit.
As Han Dong revealed a joyful smile, he also felt immense admiration inwardly.
“It seems this has little to do with me now… Truly worthy of being upper-rank beings. Such a form of 「Contribution Injection」 is undoubtedly the optimal solution following the conclusion of the war.
After all, objectively measuring the contribution made by humanity during the war is extremely difficult.
Whether humanity deserves sovereignty, whether it can be recognized… such matters should be judged directly by the participants themselves.
This way, humanity can truly stand on equal ground with demons, develop together, and jointly resist external threats.
This is the true objective intended by the [Big Expedition].”
Apart from the demons native to London, certain element-based demons and their associated forces also adopted the same behavior, expressing recognition and respect towards the Human Expeditionary Army. They acknowledged humanity’s courage and strength displayed during the war.
Green followed the major group, allocating contributions to the human side while casting a glance at Han Dong.
『When I have time to visit the human Royal City later, remember to host me~ Nicholas.』
As the symbols carved into the Stone Door were fully illuminated.
The Stone Door opened.
From within, two items floated out that symbolized humanity’s future trajectory.
A crown constructed from world rules—the 「Ancient Crown」
A 「Land Deed (Lower Level King)」 that had yet to be activated.
Simultaneously, a voice emanated from the throne in the starry void:
“Humanity’s performance in the London Game has been evident to all. These rewards are well-deserved.
Among them, the first [Throne] for the new humans will be granted to the individual we deem most suitable.
Three of you in the group have reached 「King Level」, but one of you has already attained a throne in the Different World and thus cannot receive another throne corresponding to our world.”
Upon hearing this.
Marlon smiled knowingly, quickly retreating from beside Death and the Great Demon… allowing everyone’s attention to focus on the two of them.
Soon, a gaze from the Void settled on Death.
“Alex Edward Di Francik.
Even if you were placed alone within the ancient human dynasties, your innate talent and abilities would still be unparalleled… Born with [Death], you are destined to become the sharpest spear among humanity’s forces.
Even the rules of death from our world may become a ‘hindrance’ on your path forward, a ‘shackle’ that curtails your future development.
In your heart, you have long known your path forward; there is no need for coronation here.”
Upon hearing these words.
Alex displayed a look of astonishment.
He thought he had hidden himself well, believing that his body, condensed with the aura of Death, could block all external perceptions. Yet it had been thoroughly seen through by the Void’s gaze.
Indeed.
Alex had already earned the recognition of a God King in a [Super World]. After undergoing a highly challenging trial, he would gain a throne most befitting his abilities and identity, without enduring a prolonged thirty-year ordeal like Marlon.
“Victor Diano.
A special human mixed with [Native Demon] attributes who calls himself the Great Demon.
Though you have abandoned your name along with the first half of your life… we believe that it is precisely the humble experiences of your former humanity that allowed you to retain your human nature during the [Modification Period].
Receive this crown, and reclaim the name you discarded.”
“Understood…”
The Great Demon stepped forward and accepted the Ancient Crown.
Without any hesitation, his eyes remained devoid of any impurities.
「Wear the Crown」
Boom!
A tremendous pressure descended upon the Great Demon, even pressing a significant crater into the specially reinforced Disk Square.
Everyone within the square felt this palpable pressure.
It did not solely oppress the body; it also bore down heavily on the soul and consciousness.
『To wear the crown is to bear its weight』
The Great Demon endured this process without any visible changes, maintaining his stance with absolute royal composure, his expression utterly unperturbed.
Until pure magic crystals began to emerge beneath the Great Demon’s feet.
It marked the start of the next phase—[Throne Building]
The throne began with pure magic crystals as the foundational material, filled with infinite magic energy to form the 「Base」.
This was followed by a throne sculpted from 「Bone Fluid」 derived from Native Demons, creating the throne’s 「Backrest」—colossal in size, resembling the damaged walls of the Demon King Castle during the London War.
The 「Armrests」 took on bizarre, hand-like shapes, seemingly sourced from an ancient, deceased Native Demon.
The throne was finally encased in a layer of gelatinous Demon skin.
A throne uniquely emblematic of the Great Demon took form… naturally, this was merely its initial state.
As the Great Demon continued to grow and wage war with a new royal stature, the throne itself would undergo corresponding transformations.
At the same time, in a corner of the Demon World, the Great Demon’s true name was etched into existence.
“Excellent!
When you all return to the Royal City, you can complete the Land Deed agreement in your name as a King.”
Hearing this, the Great Demon knelt on one knee, expressing heartfelt gratitude for this hard-earned blessing.
Simultaneously.
All human knights present in the Disk Square offered their congratulations:
“Congratulations to the Great Demon Leader for ascending as King!”
Apart from a few leaders bowing in reverence, the Knight Regiment members knelt on one knee, delivering their sincerest congratulations… At the same time, they couldn’t suppress the elation in their hearts, wearing smiles of sheer relief and joy.
With this, the decades-long [Big Expedition Plan] had completely succeeded.
No one could resist the urge to convey this victorious news back to the Holy City, allowing all its citizens to share in the hard-won joy of victory.