I Raise Heroes For A Living Chapter 2: The Demon King

CHAPTER 2

- KIRRA -

Safar was transported back to a dark alley, the familiar stench of the slums filling his lungs.

Safar

(I wonder what gift I've been given...)

One by one, holograms materialized in front of him, casting eerie light across the alley—but only he could see them.

Safar

Eh...?

Safar

What are these...? (⁠ꏿ⁠﹏⁠ꏿ⁠;⁠)

NOTIFICATION Gift: Ruler of the Undead No. Of Undead: 0/1 Current Level: 1

In this world, even non-living beings bore floating spheres above them—silent markers of their rarity. Yellow(Common) - ordinary and easily found. Green(Uncommon) - a step above the yellow. Blue(Unique) - rare and one-of-a-kind. Purple(Legendary) - known through stories and awe. Red(Mythical) - beings of near-impossible existence.

ACTIVE SKILLS: 1. Resurrect undead PASSIVE SKILLS: 1. Undead's full obedience

Safar

T-This… this is unbelievable! What an incredible gift! (⁠╬⁠☉⁠д⁠⊙⁠)⁠⊰⁠⊹ฺ

Safar

But...

Safar

How do I summon an undead...?(⁠─⁠.⁠─⁠|⁠|⁠）

A hologram popped up.

DING! "You just need to touch the sphere of the undead." - Anemone

Safar

I understand… I am deeply grateful for your guidance, my beloved God.

Another hologram popped up again.

DING! "It’s best to start with a powerful undead... something that’ll make them think twice before getting close." - Anemone

Safar

Oooooh! Once again, you've blessed me with such valuable wisdom, dear God!

Suddenly, Safar remembered—there was a dragon that had been slain by the hero’s party in Lacus.

GEADA – The Frostbound Peaks A land of eternal winter and jagged mountains, Geada is home to hardy warriors, ancient frost magic, and secrets buried beneath glaciers. Blizzards are a daily occurrence, and only the resilient dare to live here. Legends speak of slumbering ice titans hidden beneath the tundra. SERRANIA – The Emberwood Wilds Drenched in the golden hues of autumn, Serrania is a vast, enchanted forest ablaze with color. Its trees whisper forgotten druidic chants, and nature spirits roam freely. Though beautiful, it is treacherous to outsiders, with territorial beasts and living trees guarding sacred groves. ORIYA – The Obsidian Wastes A dark, volcanic wasteland veiled in ash and smoke. Once a prosperous land, Oriya was consumed by a cataclysmic eruption. Now, twisted ruins and rivers of lava remain. Cursed creatures and forbidden magics fester here—some say it's the birthplace of undead horrors. WORLD TREE – The Verdant Heart At the center of the world stands the colossal World Tree, a divine sentinel linking all lands. Its roots stretch across continents, and its leaves shimmer with primal energy. It is said to house the memories of the gods, and only the chosen may access its sacred heart. TAZE – The Sun-Blessed Archipelago A vibrant chain of tropical islands known for its dazzling beaches, spirited festivals, and fierce tribal warriors. Taze thrives under the sun, rich with exotic flora, powerful elemental spirits, and ancient totems that guard the balance of nature and fire. BELEZA – The Blossom Kingdom A dreamy realm of endless spring, where cherry blossoms float through the air and elegance reigns. Home to nobles, scholars, and skilled mages, Beleza is both refined and mysterious. Beneath its serene beauty lies a kingdom of powerful enchantments and arcane secrets. LACUS – The Emerald Depths Swamps, jungles, and lakes weave together to form Lacus—a humid, untamed land brimming with mystical flora and amphibious creatures. It is a place of deep magic, where shamans walk between worlds and ancient spirits dwell in the misty waters.

Safar

Even if the dragon was only killed two weeks earlier, it would take the royal army a month to recover its remnants.

Safar

I still have time to get there before them!

With no hesitation, Safar began his journey.

- 2 Weeks Later -

Safar

I finally arrived.

Safar wandered through the area, eyes scanning for any sign of the glowing sphere.

In the process of looking, he hears a marching sound of an army.

Safar

(THEY'RE ALREADY HERE?!)

Safar hid behind a tree and glanced at the Royal Army.

Safar

(They probably know where the body is. I should follow them closely.)

After a few minutes of following the Royal Army, they stopped at a lake and there was a purple sphere glowing above.

Safar

(A PURPLE SPHERE!)

DING! "There's a nearby cave here. Forget the dragon's remains and go inside the cave." - Anemone

Safar

(I'll follow your order, my God.)

Without a doubt in his mind, Safar followed Anemone's order.

Not far from the lake, he saw the cave Anemone was talking about.

Safar

(This must be the cave.)

Left unnoticed by the Royal Army, he went inside the cave.

When he reached the deeper part of the cave, he noticed a glowing red sphere.

Safar

(A... A RED SPHERE?!)

Without hesitation, Safar reached out to the sphere.

...

Just then...

A suffocating aura oozed from the sphere, as if it hungered for a soul to devour.

Safar

(Sh*t...)

Safar realized the grave mistake that he made.

The sphere’s unsettling aura rippled across the world—an invisible shockwave that made every being shuddered. All felt it: the rebirth of something ancient, something unspeakably sinister.

As the sphere expanded, its size quickly outgrew the cave. The walls groaned, cracked, and then—collapsed under the pressure.

Without warning, the sphere warped into a grotesque eye, its gaze sweeping over the land as if judging all it saw.

The sky turned crimson, drenched in the color of blood. The sun vanished, leaving only a haunting, blood-soaked horizon.

All who gazed into the eye perished instantly—struck down where they stood. None were spared… except Safar.

Safar

(What... happened...?)

Safar

From the corpses, black vines erupted—twisting, writhing, and tearing through everything in their path like a plague.

Safar

(What kind of monster did I just revive...?)

Safar

At last, the demon took its full form—a grotesque, malevolent entity ripped straight from the pages of ancient, forbidden tomes.

DING! A minute has passed. The undead will be reverted into its lowest level.

Safar

(What...?)

END OF CHAPTER 2