Virus King [Translation]

In his previous life, there was a renowned evolutionist.

Unlike other Saint-level evolutionists, this individual was a lone wolf, unaffiliated with any organization and not tied to any evolutionary city. Yet, his strength was acknowledged by countless people.

He was known as the Transcendent Saint.

One of the earliest events that made this Transcendent Saint famous was his solo clearing of the Red Star Mental Hospital. At the same time, he shared detailed strategies and uncovered secrets about the Red Star Mental Hospital on the forum.

By that time, Novak had already reached level 17 or higher. After traveling from De M-anila all the way to D-avao, a journey of thousands of miles, he had gained significant experience.

Although he hadn't been able to enter the Red Star Mental Hospital himself, Novak had some understanding of the place, having read a few details about this secret realm. However, he hadn't paid much attention to it at the time.

According to the Transcendent Saint, this secret realm held a deep connection with a powerful entity—an entity that could be summoned. In both Hell and in Legend, there existed a special group of beings.

The name 'Satan' was widely regarded as the King of Devils and the Lord of Hell, but in truth, it was uncertain whether this 'Satan' actually existed.

In the holy scriptures of the Creator of Light, it was said that all enemies and devils of Hell could be called 'Satan'. There were even rumors that the world of Hell had been created by the original Satan.

Now, however, a figure linked to the secret realm of the Red Star Mental Hospital has emerged—an entity known as 'Great Duke of Hell'!

This being was a devil of Legend, the Sixteenth among the Seventy-Two Demon Gods of King Solomon.

In Hell, this figure was an unimaginable existence.

The title of the Seventy-Two Pillar Demon Gods didn't mean that they were all actual gods. As far as Novak knew, only the First Demon God was considered a true deity, while the rest remained shrouded in mystery.

Even though this Sixteenth Demon God might not be a true god, being a god wasn't the only measure of greatness. After all, what did the title of a god truly mean? Across the universe, through countless battles fought in the trial fields of gods and demons, many gods had fallen.

And this mental hospital is actually connected to that very entity.

As Ian's hand trembled while holding a résumé, a diary lay beside him—the very diary of Vale.

It was here that they uncovered the secrets of Ian's family, revealing a peculiar pattern in the Bart lineage.

For over a century, the Bart Family had produced only one boy and one girl in each generation. The boys would inherit the family business and continue the lineage, while the girls either disappeared or were completely erased from the family records.

These girls had been sent to the same mental hospital, where they were regarded as the Brides of Hell, serving a particular entity.

"Great Duke of Hell?" Ian murmured in disbelief.

Novak, however, was intrigued as he read through the diary and medical records. His eyes narrowed in thought.

Ian's aunt, Susana Bart, had been brought to this mental hospital twenty-six years ago, where she became one of its most special patients.

In truth, this so-called patient held a highly esteemed position. She was the bride of the Sixteenth Demon God from Solomon's Pillar, which granted her a status beyond compare.

Moreover, the first generation of the Bart Family was actually descended from this being, as their ancestor had married a woman from the Bart Family. Thus, the Bart Family had always carried the bloodline of that Solomon Demon God.

Novak frowned, deeply puzzled.

Had this background emerged only after the arrival of the Cosmic Will, or had it existed long before?

According to the laws set by the Cosmic Will, a world without extraordinary power cannot permit the arrival of extraordinary creatures.

But if this world is simply an ordinary one, why would a devil take an interest in it? Could the Seventy-Two Demon Gods from ancient legend truly have appeared on Kepler?

Was Kepler... different?

Novak pondered deeply.

『Tan Bart (Ian's father) had accidentally discovered the true nature of the Bart Family. After Ian and his younger sister were born, he attempted to strangle the baby girl. He was stopped, however, and the power tied to that bloodline was taken from him, leading to her diagnosis of mental illness.』

『Then the girl disappeared without a trace, and sixteen days ago, Susana was also taken away by the adults, vanishing completely!』

『At the same time, my lord issued an oracle: The Trial Grounds of Gods and Demons will descend upon this world, and he will no longer need to come in spiritual form as before. One day, he will descend into this world in his true body.』

『And Susana Bart, at the moment the Cosmic Will arrived, was taken back to hell through a reverse-sacrifice ritual, becoming a true Bride of Hell.』

『As for the Daughter of Hell(the girl), she was claimed by the adults and has been raised in hell since the beginning.』

Ian stared at the Bart Family's medical records and Vale's diary—the servant of the Zepar—his mind filled with confusion. 

Even Novak was eyeing Ian with curiosity.

This guy has quite the interesting background.

Was he a Dante? And he had a sister with such a special status? Such a deep family history?

Could this guy actually be the protagonist?

A hint of amusement glimmered in Novak's eyes. The others also gave Ian teasing looks. Meimei, an imaginative girl who loved fantasy, chimed in:

"Now that you know your origins, do you despise your ancestors who passed on the blood of devils? Are you going to make a vow to destroy them?"

"Then, you'll train hard, and when you enter hell, the first thing you'll do is confront your sister—the one who's become the Daughter of Hell! After teaching her a lesson, you'll remind her of her human identity!"

"Finally, you'll take your sister and start a battle against the demon god, working your way up until you slay the demon god and claim the throne of hell! Then you'll live happily ever after with your sister as the new ruler!"

The corner of Novak's mouth twitched, but as he thought about it, that storyline didn't sound too far-fetched.

They all turned their eyes toward Ian.

Ian was initially stunned but quickly broke into a grin.

"Why would I want to kill that demon god? If not for the bloodline legacy that awakened my spiritual powers, I'd have ended up like my father—dead and zombified!"

He smiled as he continued:

"Besides, is this demon really so bad? Wouldn't it make more sense to rely on his power? Maybe he'd even take care of me!"

Both Crow and Meimei were taken aback for a moment before Crow gave Ian a thumbs up. "Seems like there's no issue with that!"

But Novak spoke calmly:

"The real question is, do you want your future daughter to become a bride for your ancestor?"

At those words, the smile on Ian's face froze.