The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman - Chapter 1202

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Chapter 1202

-What…?

Wrath’s eyes narrowed in confusion.

-The Demon Lords’ powers are the path to reaching Heaven?

He tilted his chin, clearly struggling to comprehend what I was saying.

‘By observing the people here, I was able to understand it.’

I nodded with conviction.

‘They’re collecting negative emotions—the very powers of the Demon Lords.’

After spending the past week in this place and carefully observing everything, I had reached a definitive conclusion.

This Land of Clouds was nothing more than a pig farm designed to help humans fulfill their desires and harvest their negative emotions.

Evelyn and Deningrose had discovered the movement of resources across the Continent precisely because vast quantities were being consumed in a place like this.

‘Even I couldn’t believe it at first.’

I pressed my lips together firmly as my eyes swept across the lavish feast and luxurious residence before me.

‘That Derus Robert and the Archangel would exploit emotions identical to those of the Demon Lords.’

Since the Land of Clouds was a space created by the Archangels, I had naturally assumed it was a place to gather divine power.

But what they truly desired was the opposite—humanity’s primal emotions.

The more negative emotions people displayed, the more they were recognized by the executives, which only solidified my hypothesis.

-Ah, I see now!

Wrath’s mouth opened wide as understanding finally dawned on him.

—The True Demon King simply enjoyed delicious food, but these damned fools were hiding their filthy schemes!

I gnashed my teeth, realizing I had been blinded by the sumptuous feast laid before me.

‘That’s precisely why I must display an even more grotesque appearance.’

I activated Gluttony and began shoving food into my mouth ravenously, piling the table high with dishes.

“Your appetite is truly remarkable today.”

Kuanyu approached from the side with a sly smile.

“I’m amazed you managed to conceal such desires all this time.”

He clapped his hands as if astounded by my transformation.

“I had no choice.”

I spoke to Kuanyu in a casual tone, twisting my lips into a sneer.

“On the surface, I was weak, penniless, and had no backing! But here, I can do anything!”

I bared my teeth in a grin, as if completely consumed by the temptations that existed in the Land of Clouds.

“Indeed. This is such a place.”

Kuanyu smiled subtly, unbothered by my casual speech toward him.

“Achieve everything you desire from now on. With your abilities, Jilpen, you will surely be able to reach the true Celestial Realm.”

He nodded, expressing his faith in my power.

“The Celestial Realm? When exactly can I go there!”

I furrowed my brow, expressing boredom.

“Have no concerns. As I’ve said, you will absolutely be able to set foot in that land, Jilpen.”

Kuanyu smiled reassuringly and clasped his hands together.

“Of course! This place is the paradise I imagined, but I’m curious what the real Celestial Realm is like!”

Raon’s eyes were already gleaming with desire—for alcohol, food, and money—as he shuffled his feet eagerly.

“I look forward to it.”

Kuanyu left word that he would return soon, then walked toward where the others were gathered.

“Kkhh….”

Raon paid no attention to the departing Kuanyu and brought the cup to his lips.

-What exactly is that Branch Chief doing?

Wrath’s brow furrowed as he glared at Kuanyu.

-He gives rice when asked for rice, a home when asked for a home, money when asked for money—he’s just a complete fool!

The creature let out a hollow laugh, claiming he’d never seen such a fool in his life.

‘I’ve seen plenty.’

Raon regarded Wrath with a deadpan expression.

-W-what! Why are you looking at me when talking about fools!

Wrath waved his hands frantically, insisting I not stare at him.

‘And they’re not fools.’

Raon chuckled softly and tapped the table scattered with food and drink.

-Not fools?
‘That’s right. Right now, Kuanyu and the other executives from the Land of Clouds are sorting through the livestock here.’

Kuanyu wasn’t mindlessly distributing money and food.

With eyes ablaze, he was searching for who could harbor the most negative emotions, who could accumulate negative emotions the fastest, and who could produce the highest quality of emotion.

In fact, those with the greatest desires in his view disappeared from the Land of Clouds before long. He had undoubtedly transferred them to that “Heaven” of his.

‘I don’t know what kind of place Heaven is, but….’

Raon bit into a chicken leg smeared with sauce, twisting his lips upward.

‘Whatever it is, I’ll smash it to pieces.’

There wasn’t much time left for this livestock-like existence.

Judging by Kuanyu’s gaze and the movements of the others, it was clear that he too would soon be transferred to Heaven.

-To grasp that in such a short span of time… you truly are something else.

Wrath wrinkled the bridge of his nose each time, calling it an insight that left him astounded.

‘It was obvious.’

Raon clicked his tongue briefly, watching the humans whose eyes had rolled back in the grip of desire.

‘I possess all the powers of the Demon Lords.’

Having grown familiar with human emotion and thus more intimate with the Demon Lords’ powers, the moment he laid eyes on the humans being raised here, he instantly understood what Derus Robert and the Celestial Race were after.

‘I wanted to destroy everything from the start, but….’

Now was the time to wait.

Fury threatened to consume him at how Derus Robert and the Celestial Race treated people like livestock, and he wanted to topple the Land of Clouds immediately, but he couldn’t act now.

To shatter Derus Robert’s plan itself, he had to go to Heaven and drive the blade home in one strike.

-That’s true.

Wrath nodded, acknowledging that he had thought it through well.

-But why didn’t you use the True Demon King’s wrath?

He tilted his head, questioning why Raon had abandoned that power while wielding the abilities of the other Demon Lords.

‘How am I supposed to use Wrath here?’

I shook my head firmly—that was absolutely out of the question.

‘If I’m treated like a madman with anger management issues, I’ll never set foot in Heaven.’

While Wrath’s power was the most familiar to me, revealing such raw fury in this place would either get me expelled immediately or sent straight to Hell instead of Heaven. For now, I had to play the role of an obedient beast.

-Anger management issues?! Don’t call the True Demon King’s power such a thing!
‘Yeah. Right now, that’s exactly what anger management issues are.’

I waved my hand dismissively at Wrath, who was burning with fury.

‘If you get angry like that now, who would be happy? You’d be kicked out on the spot.’
-Grrrrgh….

Wrath bit his lip and let out a frustrated groan, having nothing to say.

‘Just wait a little longer.’

I stuffed the seasoning clinging to my fingers into my mouth and drew a sinister smile.

‘Soon I’ll let you taste the delicacies of Heaven.’

* * *

Thud!

Kuanyu, known as the Branch Chief of the Land of Clouds, dropped to his knees toward the impenetrable darkness.

“You have arrived.”

He bowed deeply, his forehead pressed against the ground in a posture of utmost respect.

Whoooosh.

The darkness dispersed like sunlight scattering, taking the form of a tall man.

“How are the next tributes progressing?”

The man emerging from the darkness gleamed with golden eyes as he looked down upon Kuanyu.

“Superior livestock have arrived again this time. One of them hasn’t even been here a week, yet has already proven worthy of the Celestial Realm.”

Kuanyu bowed his head again, saying he was diligently preparing the sacrifices.

“In just a week?”

The Dark Figure let out a low exclamation of surprise.

“Yes. This livestock was one I had been watching from outside, and it did not disappoint as expected.”

Kuanyu spoke of it as interesting material, curling his lips upward in a smile.

“Could they harbor any treacherous intentions?”

The Dark Figure narrowed his eyes suspiciously.

“Absolutely not. They did not fall for the traps we set, and showed no reaction to the Barrier.”

Kuanyu shook his head firmly.

“You understand, do you not? While one might be fortunate enough to pass the first Barrier, the one inscribed on the lawn was created by ‘Him’—no human could ever escape it.”

He revealed eyes brimming with certainty, insisting that the Barrier carved into the lawn could never be deceived.

“That’s true enough.”

The Dark Figure nodded, acknowledging that point.

“That mercenary has no background, no talent—merely a worm. Always oppressed from the outside, never recognized by anyone. The endless desires burning within them in rebellion against that rejection erupted here. They are simply one of those occasionally appearing talented livestock.”

Kuanyu drew a subtle smile, saying this was not the first such case.

“Given that livestock’s growth rate, they will be of great use even in the Celestial Realm. Take them with you this time.”

His eyes gleamed with desire, just like the humans in the Land of Clouds.

“If you say so.”

The Dark Figure nodded calmly, as if he trusted Kuanyu.

“Good. Bring those beasts here this week.”

He stepped back, instructing Kuanyu to make final preparations in the meantime.

Whoooooosh.

The darkness rippled once more, and the man’s form vanished as if washed away.

Shhhhh.

Even after the man disappeared, Kuanyu bowed respectfully toward the darkness.

“Once this is finished, I’ll be able to go there too.”

His entire body trembled with anticipation, as if he were intoxicated by hope.

“Just a little longer….”

* * *

-Hahhhhh….

Wrath exhaled a heavy sigh.

-When will this ever end? I’m bored out of my mind!

He shook his head in frustration, complaining that everything was tedious and exhausting.

‘Why? Isn’t this paradise for you?’

I shrugged, glancing at the abundance of food covering the table.

‘These are all your favorite dishes.’

The cuisine of the Land of Clouds was prepared by exceptional chefs using the finest ingredients.
A glutton like Wrath should have his eyes rolling back in ecstasy, yet I couldn’t fathom why he seemed so miserable.

-Aren’t you sick of it?!

Wrath slammed his fist down roughly.

-Every single dish is so heavy! Even the desserts are so rich and cloying!

He sniffled, missing the home-cooked meals from the Annex Building.

‘I think it tastes fine? You’re really picky.’

I let out a long sigh, too exhausted to even humor Wrath’s complaints.

-It’s not being picky, it’s only natural! Your palate and stomach are the ones that are strange!

Wrath shot back, insisting that the problem wasn’t with him but with me.

‘Food is important for taste, but as long as it fills the belly….’
-Shut your mouth!
‘Just listen for a moment.’

It was then that I tried to calm Wrath, who was about to explode in anger.

“Jilpen.”

Kuanyu spoke to me for the first time in a week.

“Your complexion has improved even more since we last met. It seems you’re fulfilling all the desires you carry.”

He smiled warmly, noting how much brighter my face had become.

“What are you talking about! I’m still far from satisfied!”

I waved my hand so vigorously that the wind seemed to blow.

“My desires don’t end here! I will possess everything on this land!”

I clenched my fist, saying that I didn’t want to be stuck here pursuing only food and money, but desired far greater things.

“Of course! That’s only natural.”

Kuanyu seemed pleased with his own words, his smile deepening.

“I would like to offer Jilpen a new opportunity.”

He extended a hand as flawless as an angel’s.

“Your door has opened, Jilpen. It is time to ascend to the Celestial Realm.”

Kuanyu bowed carefully, speaking as though I had earned the right to journey to the Celestial Realm.

“The Celestial Realm?”

I repeated the words in a trembling voice.

“I can finally go there?”

Speaking of the long wait, I clenched my fist around the gold coins and jewels before me.

“Yes. Normally it takes several months, or even years, but your talent is so exceptional that the opportunity has come swiftly.”

Kuanyu tilted his eyes slightly, noting that such cases were rare.

“Of course! I am a special human, after all.”

I vividly embodied Jilpen’s greed-consumed form and burst into a hollow laugh.

‘Finally.’

In just two weeks, the path to the Celestial Realm had opened. My heart began to race at this opportunity arriving faster than expected.

“But first, there is someone I would like to introduce. Please follow me.”

Kuanyu led me to the innermost temple, explaining that the guide from the Celestial Realm had descended to the Land of Clouds.

“An angel, of all things.”

Following Kuanyu, I scoffed, unconvinced of the angel’s existence.

“You will see for yourself.”

Kuanyu stood before the Temple and turned around. He extended his hand gracefully, gesturing for me to enter.

“Very well.”

I followed Kuanyu’s gesture and stepped into the Temple. As I entered the vast space where sacred light cascaded like a meteor shower, a pressure that seemed to crush my very soul washed over me.

A deep, resonant hum echoed through the chamber.

The source of that oppressive force became clear. In the center of the Temple stood a golden-haired man, his wings folded as he radiated brilliant light.

“Come closer.”

Despite his dazzling appearance, the golden-haired man smiled with gentle kindness and extended his hand softly toward me.

“Ah….”

My eyes trembled as if my mind had been stolen away, and I found myself stepping closer to the angelic figure one pace at a time.

‘I’ve got him right where I need him.’

Despite my vacant gaze and awkward movements, I maintained a cold rationality as I advanced slowly.

‘He’s a true member of the Celestial Race.’

The door to reaching Derus Robert drew ever closer. I bit the inside of my tongue to suppress the surging excitement.

‘I’ll finally see him soon.’

Derus Robert!

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