He ate all of them…
他把它们都吃了。
There was no guilt on Asmodeus’ smiling face as he spoke such words.
阿斯莫德斯说这些话的时候，他的笑脸上没有一丝愧疚。
[Several members of the Gourmet Association are strongly condemning Asmodeus.] [A small minority of the Gourmet Association are delighting in Asmodeus’ brutality.]
美食家协会的一些成员强烈谴责阿斯莫德斯(美食家协会中的一小部分人对阿斯莫德斯的残暴行为感到高兴。)
The members of the Gourmet Association were worn out by the years and they varied in tendencies and taste. At first glance, the ‘first generation’ stories seemed the best but there were some constellations like the Mass Production Maker who preferred SSS-grade stories while others liked unexpected developments like now.
美食家协会的成员们年复一年地疲惫不堪，他们的品味和倾向也各不相同。乍一看，“第一代”的故事似乎是最好的，但也有一些星座，如大规模生产制造商谁更喜欢sss级的故事，而其他人喜欢像现在这样意想不到的发展。
[Huhu, the body of a constellation has a different physical quality. It isn’t real but…]
[虎虎，一个星座的身体有着不同的物质属性。它不是真实的，但是......]
This was why demon kings like Asmodeus were accepted in the Gourmet Association. Constellations, transcendents or demon kings, the Gourmet Association was a place where stubborn children were more concentrated than any other group, but they respected all types of gourmet delights.
这就是为什么像阿斯莫德斯这样的恶魔国王会被美食家协会接受。美食家协会是一个地方，在这里，顽固的孩子们比其他任何群体都更加集中，但是他们尊重各种类型的美食。
I gulped as Asmodeus stepped into puddles of blood and slowly approached.
当阿斯莫德斯走进血泊，慢慢靠近时，我大口地咽了一口气。
[The special effect of Eoren’s Sword will end.]
[尤伦之剑的特殊效果将会终结]
I might’ve used the Breaking the Sky Sword Saint’s techniques but it worked properly thanks to Eoren’s Sword. Without the sword, there would be no way to deal with the evil spirits.
我可能使用过打破天空之剑圣徒的技巧，但多亏了尤伦之剑，它才能正常工作。没有剑，就没有办法对付恶灵。
After half a dozen steps, Asmodeus licked his lips as he stared at me.
走了半打台阶后，阿斯莫德斯舔了舔嘴唇，盯着我。
I stated, […You didn’t come here to eat me.]
我说，[...你不是来吃我的。]
[Hmm, how can you be sure?]
[嗯，你怎么能肯定?]
[You can’t get the giant story if you kill me.]
如果你杀了我，你就得不到这个大新闻了
Asmodeus made a promise to me regarding the Demon King Advancement. Thus, he couldn’t kill me here.
阿斯莫德斯向我保证过魔王的晋升，所以他不能在这里杀我。
[I promised a 30% stake. Why are you in this place?] [There is no certainty that I will receive 30%.] [Do you not have the confidence to compete with the other constellations?]
我答应给你30%的股份。你为什么会在这个地方我不能肯定我会得到30%难道你没有信心与其他星座竞争吗
Asmodeus’ expression hardened at my provocative words.
阿斯莫德斯的表情对我挑衅的话变得强硬起来。
[Now you are provoking me?]
(现在你在激怒我吗?)
Asmodeus had a threatening air but I didn’t feel nervous.
阿斯莫德斯有一种威胁的神情，但我并不感到紧张。
[If you are really a demon king, don’t be a pushover. Compete properly to obtain your share.]
[如果你真的是一个魔王，不要做一个容易被打败的人。适当地竞争以获得你的份额。]
In the first place, it was apparent that Asmodeus had appeared here to ‘help me.’ He might be
首先，很明显阿斯莫德斯出现在这里是为了‘帮助我’，他可能是
Asmodeus but the act of attacking fellow members of the Gourmet Association couldn’t help being burdensome. Even so, he acted in such a manner while pretending to be a ‘maniac.’
但是攻击美食家协会的其他成员的行为不能不让人感到负担。即便如此，他还是假装自己是个“疯子”，以这种方式行事
Asmodeus’ complexion paled as he shouted, [Demon King of Salvation… You seem to be mistaken about something. I can eat you right now—] [Don’t repeat the same words and get the fuck out.]
阿斯莫德斯的脸色变得苍白，他喊道:(救世魔王......你似乎弄错了什么。我现在就能吃了你——[不要重复同样的话，然后滚出去。]
Asmodeus’ eyes widened. I continued without stopping.
阿斯莫德斯的眼睛睁大了，我继续不停地说。
[If you really want to eat me, kill me right now.]
如果你真的想吃我，现在就杀了我吧
The past me would’ve thought I was crazy if he saw this. This was Asmodeus, not someone else. Nevertheless, there was a reason I acted like this.
如果过去的我看到这个，一定会觉得我疯了。这是阿斯莫德斯，不是别人。然而，我这样做是有原因的。
The ‘status’ of Asmodeus burned towards me. I got goosebumps from the formidable force but believed in the ‘story’ that I read more than my senses.
阿斯莫德斯的‘身份’对我燃烧着。我被这股强大的力量吓得浑身起鸡皮疙瘩，但是我相信这个“故事”，因为我读的比我的感官更多。
「 At that time, we should’ve treated Asmodeus differently. 」
“那时，我们应该区别对待阿斯莫德斯”
The revised version of Ways of Survival. I had found such a sentence in the 49th Yoo Jonghyuk’s record.
修订版的《生存之道》，我在第49本YooJonghyuk的记录中找到了这样一句话。
「 Asmodeus loves beings who don’t compromise. 」 「 The more he faces such a being, the greater the desire to beat them. 」
“阿斯莫德斯喜欢不妥协的生物”“他面对这种生物越多，击败它们的欲望就越强烈”
I didn’t know how Yoo Jonghyuk gained such insight but if he was right, all of Asmodeus’ actions were understandable.
我不知道柳钟玉是如何获得这样的洞察力的，但如果他是对的，那么阿斯莫德斯的所有行为都是可以理解的。
[Your understanding of the character ‘Asmodeus’ has increased.]
你对“阿斯莫德斯”这个角色的理解增加了
Then a phenomenon occurred.
然后一个现象发生了。
[Your understanding of the character ‘Asmodeus’ has increased.] [Your understanding of the character ‘Asmodeus’ has increased.]
[你对“阿斯莫德斯”字符的理解增加了][你对“阿斯莫德斯”字符的理解增加了]
The explosive indirect messages occurred as I started to understand the inner surface of a demon king for the first time.
爆炸性的间接信息发生在我第一次开始理解恶魔王的内在表面时。
[Exclusive skill, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint stage 2 has been activated!]
[独家技能，全知读者视角第二阶段已经被激活!]
「 I want to eat. 」
“我想吃东西”
「 No. 」
“不”表示
「 I want to eat. 」
“我想吃东西”
「 No. 」
“不”表示
「 Ahhhh… 」
“啊......”
A tremendous amount of thoughts rushed into my ears. It was appalling that so much greed could exist in one being.
大量的想法涌入我的耳朵。令人震惊的是，一个人竟然有如此多的贪婪。
[It is really amazing…]
这真是太神奇了.....
Asmodeus moved like the wind as he held a handful of Iris’ hair and took a slight breath.
阿斯莫德斯抓住一把艾里斯的头发，轻轻地吸了一口气，像风一样移动着。
[Haaaah… good. Yes, this is enough for today.]
好的，今天就到这里吧
“…”
“ ... ”
[Still, keep this in mind, Demon King of Salvation. Next time won’t be the same as today…]
(不过，记住这一点，救世魔王。下一次不会和今天一样......)
I didn’t listen to Asmodeus’ words and ran towards the volcano. I couldn’t miss this opportunity that I had barely gained. The lava could be seen right in front of me. Way of the Wind caused the bracelet at my fingertips to fall down the cliff. The bracelet melted with a clear sound.
我没有听阿斯莫德斯的话，朝火山跑去。我不能错过这个刚刚获得的机会。岩浆就在我眼前。风之道使我指尖的手镯掉落悬崖。手镯融化了，发出清脆的声音。
[The sub scenario has ended.]
[子方案已经结束。]
[You have obtained 150,000 coins as compensation.]
你得到了15万枚硬币作为补偿
[Your awareness in the “Gourmet Association’ has greatly increased!]
(你在“美食家协会”的知名度大大提高了!)
[You have acquired a new story!]
(你有了一个新故事!)
I poured the Ellain Forest Essence into the mouth of the completely exhausted Iris. Her physical condition was a mess but recovery would be fast due to not consuming much probability.
我把艾兰森林精华倒进疲惫不堪的鸢尾花口中。她的身体状况是一团糟，但恢复会很快，因为没有消耗太多的概率。
[The 1st person supporting role viewpoint has been released.]
[第一人称角色视角已经发布]
There was the feeling of my environment being crushed and I returned to the banquet hall of the Gourmet Association. My senses returned and the first thing I heard was the voice of an old man.
我有一种周围环境被摧毁的感觉，于是我回到了美食家协会的宴会厅。我的感官恢复了，我听到的第一件事就是一个老人的声音。
[Young man, I enjoyed it.]
年轻人，我很喜欢
I realized I had returned when I saw the Mass Production Maker laughing heartily. I looked at him for a moment before slightly bowing my head.
当我看到大批量生产的制造商开怀大笑时，我意识到我回来了。我看了他一会儿，然后微微低下了头。
“…It is all thanks to you.”
“...这一切都要感谢你。”
[Hrmm, what are you talking about?]
你在说什么
“It is this.”
“就是这个。”
My hand was holding the 200,000 coins of garbage that Iris used just now, Eoren’s Sword. For reference, the grip of the sword had the following message engraved:
我的手里拿着艾瑞斯刚刚用过的20万个垃圾硬币，那就是“尤伦之剑”。作为参考，剑柄上刻有以下信息:
―made by Mass Production Maker.
-由大规模生产制造商制造。
The Mass Production Maker laughed. [It was just business. Who knew that sword would be sold today?] “It was a recommended product in the Dokkaebi Bag.”
大规模生产制造商笑了。这只是生意。谁知道那把剑今天会被卖掉?]“这是Dokkaebi包中推荐的产品。”
[Huhu, how can a constellation know about the work of dokkaebis?”
胡胡，一个星座怎么会知道多卡比斯的工作呢?”
I didn’t know if this was the consideration of the Mass Production Maker or not. One thing was for certain. This sword had saved the lives of Iris and I.
我不知道这是否是大规模生产制造商的考虑。有一件事是肯定的。这把剑拯救了我和爱瑞丝的生命。
[By the way, things have become a bit difficult.]
顺便说一句，事情变得有点困难了
I looked around. The atmosphere around me was tense.
我环顾四周，周围的气氛很紧张。
[Who is the Demon King of Salvation?]
[谁是拯救魔王?]
The constellations were running wild as they looked for me with fiery anger. Among them was the constellations who had lost their bodies and returned from the scenario.
各个星座满怀愤怒地寻找着我，它们四处乱窜。其中有一些星座，他们失去了自己的身体，从这个场景中回来了。
[The constellation ‘Brash Swamp Predator’ reveals hostility towards you.] [The constellation ‘Tranquil Island Gourmet’ is glaring at you.]
[《傲慢的沼泽食肉动物》星座对你充满敌意][《恬静的岛屿美食家》星座对你怒目而视]
Euphrosyne was standing dumbfounded on the stage while Anna Croft was pale. Now some of the constellations were watching me while wondering what I was going to do. The sub scenario was over but for them, this situation was an extension of the game. Of course, I wouldn’t betray their expectations.
欧弗罗塞涅目瞪口呆地站在舞台上，安娜·克罗夫特脸色苍白。现在，一些星座在注视着我，想知道我将要做什么。子场景已经结束，但对他们来说，这种情况只是游戏的延伸。当然，我不会辜负他们的期望。
[You have gained the ‘wish ticket’ according to the contract with the incarnation ‘Iris.] [You can make one wish within the category allowed by the Gourmet Association.]
[根据与化身“爱丽丝”的合同，你已经获得了“愿望票”。][你可以在美食家协会允许的范围内许一个愿望]
It was within the category allowed by the Gourmet Association…
它属于美食家协会允许的类别..。
The meaning of this was obvious. I naturally couldn’t wish for the constellations to be killed.
其中的意义是显而易见的，我自然不希望星座被杀死。
[This is beyond the probability allowed by the wish.]
[这超出了愿望允许的可能性。]
I couldn’t wish for all the constellations to be on my side or to be their master. It was naturally a wish that wasn’t possible.
我不能期望所有的星座都站在我这边，或者成为它们的主人。这个愿望自然是不可能实现的。
[This is beyond the probability allowed by the wish.]
[这超出了愿望允许的可能性。]
In other words, this ‘wish’ was a type of diplomatic card. I had to identify the possible and impossible areas and find the best wish for me.
换句话说，这个“愿望”是一种外交牌。我必须找出可能和不可能的领域，并为自己找到最好的愿望。
[Some members of the Gourmet Association are showing a strong hostility to you!]
(美食家协会的一些成员对你表现出强烈的敌意!)
[Many constellations are looking forward to your choice.]
[许多星座都期待着你的选择。]
Even the constellations in my channel were tense.
甚至我频道里的星座都很紧张。
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is looking forward to your choice.] [The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is wriggling her fingers in a trance.]
[《金发囚徒》星座期待您的选择。][星座‘魔鬼般的火之审判者’在恍惚中蠕动着她的手指。]
In front of all these eyes, I slowly opened my mouth.
在所有这些眼睛面前，我慢慢地张开嘴。
[I wish that the Gourmet Association will show me courtesy.]
我希望美食家协会对我有礼貌
***
***
For a moment, a tremendous silence filled the hall. I didn’t panic and looked around in the silence.
一时间，大厅里鸦雀无声，我不慌不忙，在寂静中环顾四周。
[The probability of the Gourmet Association is activated!]
[美食家协会的可能性被激活了!]
[Your wish has been received.]
你的愿望已经实现了
Sparks filled the hall of the Gourmet Association. No, looking closer, they were thunderbolts, not sparks. Then a loud voice was heard.
美食家协会的大厅里火花四溅。不，仔细看，那是雷电，不是火花。这时，一个大声的声音传来。
[Kuhahahat! A really fun guy!]
[kuhahat!一个很有趣的家伙!]
Thursday’s Thunder was holding a glass of beer while laughing.
星期四的雷鸣笑着拿着一杯啤酒。
[A story that was boring became worthwhile to see a bit. Why are you complaining about and persecuting this small constellation?]
一个无聊的故事变得值得一看。你为什么要抱怨和迫害这个小星座?]
Some of the constellations rebelled strongly against his words.
有些星座强烈反对他的话。
[But the rules…!]
(但是规则......!)
[The scenario is just a scenario. In addition, that scenario has ended. That’s all that my hammer and I know.]
(这个方案只是一个方案。此外，这个方案已经结束了。这就是我和我的锤子所知道的一切。)
Thor’s hammer made a deafening sound like it wouldn’t accept any arguments. Thor of the Asgard nebula had one of the most powerful stories in this place. No one here wanted to resist his hammer.
雷神的锤子发出震耳欲聋的声音，好像它不会接受任何争论。阿斯加德星云的雷神在这个地方有一个最强大的故事。这里没有人想抵制他的锤子。
[It is unpleasant to agree with this rough thunder’s words but this time, I feel the same.]
[同意这个粗暴的雷声是不愉快的，但是这次，我感觉一样。]
The person who spoke was the Morning Star Goddess. Star powder fell from her finely twisted hair as she moved.
说话的人是晨星女神，她一动，星星的粉末就从她扭曲的秀发上掉下来。
[The scenario should end in the scenario. If you want to fight, fight in the scenario. I don’t want to see the Gourmet Association becoming uglier.]
[这个场景应该在这个场景中结束。如果你想战斗，就在这个场景中战斗。我不想看到美食家协会变得更丑。]
The two top-ranking constellations present stood up so the other constellations couldn’t help wavering. Moreover, the ‘wish ticket’ had already been activated.
在场的两个最高级别的星座都站了起来，所以其他星座也不由自主地摇摆不定。此外，许愿票已经被激活了。
Some of the constellations were still glaring at me but they showed no signs of hurting me. The atmosphere calmed down and the eyes of the Morning Star Goddess turned to me.
一些星座仍然怒视着我，但他们没有伤害我的迹象。气氛平静下来，晨星女神的眼睛转向我。
[Still, I would like to ask one thing.]
不过，我还是想问一件事
It was an unexpected question and I reflexively looked at her.
这是一个意想不到的问题，我条件反射地看着她。
[Demon King of Salvation. Why are you showing us such a scenario?]
[救世魔王。你为什么给我们展示这样一个场景?]
The eyes of the goddess seemed to contain a galaxy. Now they show like she had found a new star.
女神的眼睛似乎包含着一个星系，现在它们看起来就像她发现了一颗新的恒星。
[In my eyes, you seem to have something to say. However, my eyes are dark and I can’t figure out the scenario you showed me. If you don’t mind, I’d like to hear it from your mouth.]
在我看来，你似乎有话要说。然而，我的眼睛是黑色的，我不能理解你给我展示的场景。如果你不介意的话，我想听你亲口说
She didn’t say that the scenario I showed was crude and this was probably due to her innate humility. I could see Persephone smiling at me from beside the Morning Star Goddess.
她没有说我展示的场景是粗糙的，这可能是由于她天生的谦逊。我可以看到珀尔塞福涅站在晨星女神旁向我微笑。
…I told you to do things yourself and this is the only way I can help you.
我告诉过你要自己做事这是我唯一能帮你的方法。
All the constellations of the Gourmet Association were looking at me. It was the situation I had been wanting since I came here. What should I say to gain favour with them? It would be stupid to think they would help me if I just brought up the Demon King Selection story.
美食家协会的所有星座都在看着我。这是我来到这里以来一直想要的情况。我该说些什么才能博得他们的好感呢？如果我提到魔王选择的故事，认为他们会帮助我，那就太愚蠢了。
「 At that moment, Kim Dokja thought for the first time about what he really wanted to say. 」
“此时，金东子第一次想到了自己真正想说的话。”
It was too far away and not yet visible. However, for at least one person who walked on the path, it was clear. He failed thousands of times while feeling frustrated and desperate.
它太远了，还看不见。然而，至少有一个人走在这条路上，这是很清楚的。他失败了成千上万次，同时感到沮丧和绝望。
There was someone who tried to take this road before me. I recalled the man who walked on the road that no one else walked on and laughed. Then I very naturally came up with some words.
