All Chapters of Acted Like A Demon Lord-Now I’m Leading an Army of Real Ones: Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
16 chapters
Chapter 1: The Wrong Answer
In a world named Exmodia, deep within the heart of a cursed continent, hundreds of demons gathered at an ancient altar.They surrounded a massive magic circle pulsing with a sickening purple and black light.The air in the ruined hall was hot and heavy, thick with the smell of sulfur and a despair that had settled over centuries.At the center of the circle lay the corpse of the last Demon King.His body was torn apart in his final battle, yet the remnants of his aura still radiated an energy of destruction that made lesser demons tremble.Cracked stone pillars reached for an unseen ceiling, bearing the weight of history and failure. Unnatural shadows danced in the corners of the room, as if darkness itself was holding its breath, watching the forbidden ritual.A demon woman in dark priestess robes, Valeria, stood before the altar.Her pale, beautiful face was grim as she raised her slender hands.Behind her, the ritual's witnesses, the remaining generals, nobles, and commanders, rais
Chapter 2: The First Trial
The dark aura from the summoning altar spread throughout the hall, thick with the remnants of magic. The air was still hot, but now it was mixed with rumors that crept like whispering snakes.The lower level demons who had witnessed the ritual's majesty now whispered among themselves, their diverse eyes, from fiery red to pitch black, fixed on a single point: the regal figure standing at the center of the altar.The rumbling whispers sounded faint at first, a collection of indistinct murmurs from every corner. They watched as the corpse of the previous demon king vanished without a trace, fully absorbed as a condition for summoning the new Demon King.The purplish-black fog from the ritual began to thin, revealing his true form, still laughing where the previous king had lain. The laughter, once used as a shield, now echoed freely in the awkward silence. The rumbling whispers grew clearer, and Elvar could begin to catch their words."Look, that's our new demon king.""Is that really o
Chapter 3: The Misunderstood Rage
The atmosphere was tense as the rejection was felt. The area around the altar fell silent and suspenseful. An open challenge to the new Demon King had been issued by the soldier, and all eyes were now fixed on the masked figure standing silently in the center. Some demons felt a deep anxiety. A few standing near the dissenting soldier tried to whisper, calming them down to accept Elvar as the Demon King.Some also whispered softly, voicing their fears that the Demon King's anger could erupt and destroy the entire Blackfix Kingdom. Others could only clench their fists to contain their fear, hoping that the Demon King's wrath would not be unleashed.I was happy to hear someone opposing my coronation as the demon king of their kingdom. My hope was that I could escape the troublesome shadow of being a demon king.But I could only see five people opposing this coronation, and the others looked terrified. Why? Were they afraid I would get angry and destroy this kingdom?...That's impossib
Chapter 4: The Pillars of the Kingdom
A few moments before the beheading of the dissenters.From another corner of the hall, a beautiful demon woman gently bit her nails. Anxiety was clear on her face as the phenomenon of wind and fog swirled around Elvar. Hearing the insults from the demon soldiers opposing the Demon King from another world, her tail, tipped with soft fur, began to flick erratically, occasionally thumping against the stone floor.The demon tried to remain calm and just watch the event unfold. She saw the demon knights begin to approach. The insults about the human body directed at the King grew more intense. All five of the dissenters even uttered harsh words about how disgusting the human form was to their Demon King.As the five dissenting soldiers began to attack while once again shouting insults about the Demon King's human body, the demon woman finally muttered."This has gone too far. Enough."She extended the nail of her index finger, making it as hard and sharp as a sword, then leaped towards the
Chapter 5: A King's Plan
The weather around the Blackfix Kingdom began to calm down, as if nature itself had settled after the new Demon King's coronation was complete. Some of the demons still gathered outside the altar thought that the King's anger had finally subsided.Elvar was guided to his chambers to rest, escorted by several humanoid demon servants who walked silently through the dim stone corridors.After arriving in front of a large double door made of solid black wood, the servants opened it and bowed respectfully. The room behind it was magnificent, incredibly spacious and dark, with thick velvet curtains hanging from the high ceiling, covering the large windows.Elvar showed no signs of happiness. His form behind the mask remained calm, proud, and brave. He stepped with an erect and elegant posture into his room in front of the servants.The door closed. After ensuring no other demons were watching and that he was completely alone, Elvar took off his mask. His face was now uncovered.The next sec
Chapter 6: The King's Appetizer
The sky in the demon territory was never bright. For a long time, dark clouds gathered above, perhaps triggered by a magical aura that made nature reluctant to flourish.No one knew for sure if it was the effect of an ancient curse, or if that was just how the world worked in this demon continent region. The air felt heavy, carrying the faint scent of sulfur even within the magnificent palace corridors.Before Elvar could begin his new activities, which were to start soon after the coronation, his stomach suddenly let out a rather loud growl, rumbling in the brief silence after the ritual. The sound was clearly audible to Valeria, who stood near him.Valeria raised her slender eyebrows slightly, but her expression remained calm. The incident didn't change her initiative. "My Lord, before we begin the tour of the kingdom, let us fill our stomachs first. A meal has been prepared," she said politely, as if she hadn't heard Elvar's stomach just now.The palace inhabited by high-level demo
Chapter 7: The Demon's Nest
From a distance, a giant volcano was visible, its peak split to form something like the letter M. Thick black smoke still billowed from its crater, and a stream of molten lava flowed down like a small river on one side of the mountain's split, cutting through the barren landscape below.Upon closer inspection, on the part of the mountain split where the palace stood, among the small flowing lava rivers, there was a rickety suspension bridge. The bridge was the sole connector across a deep chasm to the opposite cliff, where the footpath to the old, magnificent palace began.The palace stood alone, prominent among the volcanic rocks, with no other buildings around it. And that was where Elvar was now, having just stepped out of its main gate.This was very different from other royal palaces Elvar had seen in his comics. Usually, the palace grounds were surrounded by neatly arranged residential houses, or classic buildings that adorned the capital city as the center of government.The Bl
Chapter 8: The Actor's First Command
The journey back across the suspension bridge felt quieter. The sight of the simple demon nests, dark caves, holes in the ground, and tree crevices contrasted sharply with the magnificence of the obsidian palace that now loomed before them again.The new Demon King strode with an upright posture, his robe fluttering lightly in the wind that carried the scent of sulfur from the chasm below. His face remained hidden behind the three-horned red mask, his expression unreadable.Valeria walked slightly behind him, observing the King's back in silence. After the brief tour that revealed the reality of the Blackfix Kingdom, the black-haired adjutant knew that a crucial moment would soon arrive. As soon as they passed the heavy main gate and returned to the dimly lit palace corridors, Valeria stepped forward."My Lord," she said in her usual respectful tone. "After seeing our condition firsthand, perhaps this is the right time for your first official meeting. The Five Pillars are waiting in t
Chapter 9: A King's Burden
The majestic and dashing figure sitting on the throne looked very calm after punching Grakthos, who was known to have a strong body and was one of the pillars feared and respected by his followers. It was just one solid punch that happened just like that, unintentional by Elvar, as a result of his skill following his inner desire."Grakthos!!" Carmilla shouted, her voice anxious as she saw Grakthos thrown against the stone wall at the end of the throne. "I told you to just follow, but you had to resist! I know you're strong, but that doesn't mean you should challenge the Demon King! Idiot!"Carmilla approached the weakly collapsed Grakthos, helped him stand with difficulty, and brought him back to the line of pillars to sit and then kowtow facing Elvar. Sincerely, Carmilla also bowed her head and said,"Forgive Grakthos, Your Majesty," Carmilla explained. "He is very loyal to this kingdom and always struggles to accept criticism from people he just met. And when Your Majesty criticize
Chapter 10: The Architect's Research
In the vast and magnificent throne room, Elvar sat alone on his large chair. Only two humanoid servants stood silently near the towering exit door, along with several black-armored guards stationed in the corners of the room and outside the door.The residual aura from using the Aura of Destruction skill a while ago began to fade from the air, leaving a heavy silence. Currently, Elvar still felt waves of pain from the skill's backlash, but the intensity was starting to lessen, not as severe as the initial explosion of pain that had tormented him.And right at that moment, I began to realize something important. The immense pain that struck me earlier... was actually fading slowly over time. This was different from the effects of a normal physical injury. If I had really broken bones or torn my muscles, the healing process would surely be much longer.But this 'Burden of Pain,' although it felt incredibly real, seemed to be temporary. It disappeared after some time had passed.As Elva