The Court of Demons and MonstersOn another planet, within the grand court that governs both demons and monsters, the King of the Court—the supreme ruler of demon lords, monster lords, and even god-like creatures—presides over a tense gathering. Seated on his throne, he turns his piercing gaze toward the Monster Lord and demands,
"What happened to Stroug? There has been no message from him. What is his status?"
The Monster Lord remains silent, his expression unreadable. His failure to respond sparks murmurs among the demons present. Some demons begin mocking him, questioning the strength of his army.
Triggered by the insults, the Monster Lord erupts in fury, releasing a wave of terrifying aura that instantly silences the entire court. He lunges forward, gripping the throat of one of the mocking demons, lifting him off the ground with ease.
Before the situation worsens, the Demon Lord steps in, his own dark aura flaring. With a single motion, he grabs the Monster Lord's arm, forcing him to release the demon.
The Demon Lord glares at him and says, "Fools do nothing but let their emotions control them."
Observing the growing tension, the King of the Court speaks with authority,
"If your army is so capable, Demon Lord, then send one of your demons to Earth. I want a report on what happened there."
With this command, the meeting is dismissed. As the court members prepare to leave, a Controller suddenly approaches the King with an urgent expression.
Zoick's Transformation and Sang-Jaey's EscapeBack on Earth, Zoick's lab explodes in a fiery blast. Scientists rush to the scene, coughing through the thick smoke. As the flames flicker, a massive, muscular figure with glowing beast-like eyes emerges from the wreckage. It is Zoick—transformed and reborn.
Meanwhile, Sang-Jaey sprints toward his school members, knowing where they were staying for the night. As he arrives, he sees them hastily packing their things, preparing to leave in a panic.
Confused, he approaches his teacher and asks,
"Ma'am, what's happening? Why are you all in such a hurry?"
His teacher turns to him, eyes wide in shock.
"Sang-Jaey… is that really you?" (amazed)
Still bewildered, Sang-Jaey responds,
"Yes, ma'am, it's me. Why is everyone running?"
The teacher, gripped with fear, urges him,
"This isn't the time to talk! Just hurry and get in, fast!"
Sang-Jaey, overwhelmed by everything happening, makes a crucial decision—he chooses to run away, convincing himself that this is all just a nightmare.
Zoick's Fury and BloodshedAt the lab's ruins, Zoick stands before the trembling scientists, his transformed presence radiating dominance. He smirks coldly,
"I'm ready now. Hand over the spell."
Dr. Kwan, his voice shaking, stammers,
"The spell… it's gone."
The air grows deathly still. Zoick's expression darkens as his smirk disappears.
"Who did this?" (anger rising)
One of the scientists, gripped with terror, is about to speak Sang-Jaey's name, but the others quickly silence him. Zoick, sensing their hesitation, understands immediately. Without hesitation, he grabs a scientist and beheads him on the spot. Blood pools across the floor, and the remaining scientists freeze in horror.
Zoick coldly states,
"If you won't tell me, this will happen to each of you."
Unable to bear the fear any longer, the scientists cry out Sang-Jaey's name. Zoick then asks,
"Where is he from?"
The scientists, too afraid to lie, stammer,
"We… we don't know, sir."
Zoick closes his eyes momentarily, then smirks sinisterly.
The Demon Lord's Reluctant ChoiceBack in the demon court, the Demon Lord orders a demon to travel to Earth and report back. However, none of the demons volunteer. The court falls into an uneasy silence—everyone has heard of Stroug's defeat, and none wish to share his fate.
Growing impatient, the Demon Lord selects a Demon Soldier. The chosen demon trembles and pleads,
"My Lord, please… select another. I am not capable of handling this mission."
The Demon Lord's eyes narrow,
"Are you afraid? Do you believe what happened to Stroug will happen to you as well?"
The Demon Soldier hesitates before weakly murmuring,
"My Lord…"
But before he can continue, the Demon Lord cuts him off sharply,
"This is my final decision. We are demons. We do not fear. We must be strong."
Hearing this command, the Demon Soldier stiffens, gathering his courage. Though still afraid, he bows deeply and declares,
"I understand, My Lord. I am ready to go."
Zoick Senses Sang-JaeyHaving gained the ability to sense energies, Zoick suddenly detects two powerful presences—one belonging to the beast from the spell, and the other, Sang-Jaey himself.
A wicked smirk spreads across his face.
"Got you, kid." (chilling)
The Shocking Message from EarthBack in the court, just as the King of the Court prepares to leave, a Controller approaches him with a grave expression.
Without uttering a word, the Controller raises his hand and projects a message before the King—a message sent from Stroug himself.
As the King reads the message, his expression hardens, his grip tightening on his throne. The contents of the message are chilling:
"King… there is a powerful being on Earth. A being beyond our power. No one can stand before him. But what truly terrifies me… are his eyes. Those eyes… they make me tremble. They remind me of someone… someone so powerful that I almost kneeled before them."
The message ends abruptly, leaving the King deep in thought, his expression unreadable.