[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-485":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Adventures of Hulim",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1882236,2498,"Chapter 485 The Fire Demon’s Birth","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-485",485,"\u003Cp>“Lady Laki, the Red Mist Volcano lies just ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dwarven Legion had marched at full speed, finally reaching the volcanic zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? We’ve arrived already?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hero, you and I shall scout ahead first. It would be far too dangerous to lead the entire army inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agreed. That was my intent as well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar——!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deafening roar tore through the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aralond lifted his head\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and spotted a dwarf riding a wyvern, circling high above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re the Wyvern Riders. They must have spotted something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aralond sent a signal toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wyvern banked and descended toward him……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>on the outer perimeter of the Red Mist Volcano.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Inasil——!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A subordinate of Gulos came sprinting over in a panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a disaster! A disaster!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You fool, watch your mouth!” Fagu snapped. “Lord Inasil is in perfect health.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, Lord Fagu—I mean everything has gone wrong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? You imbecile, speak clearly next time!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough. Spit it out at once, then get lost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The D-Dwarven Legion is here——!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fagu paled in panic at the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Inasil——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do we do now?!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inasil stared at the two with a look of bitter disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes, took a deep breath to steady his rage,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and when he opened them again, his gaze was cold and ruthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph! Perfect timing. We need wait no longer. Pass the order——we act now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, my lord!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep beneath the Red Mist Volcano,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bubble, bubble……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a churning pool of magma,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a colossal head was submerged, staring down a dwarf on the rocky shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dwarf! Cease these futile efforts! You cannot stop me from breaking this seal!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One never knows until one tries.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fulmir replied, his expression unyielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You bastard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon in the lava roared in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mark my words! When I emerge, I shall unleash a tide of fire that burns your dwarven kingdom to ash!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm-hmm. I’ll be waiting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“YOU BASTARD——!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon raged helplessly, powerless to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a stream of bubbles rose from the magma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tiny flame serpent slithered out from nowhere, glided through the lava, and dove straight into the demon’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the serpent returned to his being, the information it carried made his eyes light up with wild joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hee hee hee……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low, sinister chuckle escaped his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fulmir frowned, tightened his grip on his weapon, and stared at him with heightened vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magma roiled violently, and the demon’s massive frame erupted from the pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“HAHAHAHA! Dwarf! Today is your last day——!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the demon raised his enormous fist and slammed it into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent tremor rippled outward in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the exact same moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>beyond the Red Mist Volcano,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulos operatives stationed at dozens of locations activated their magic circles simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the entire Red Mist Volcano shook violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth split open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blistering red waves of fire erupted from the abyss-like fissures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any Gulos members too slow to flee were swallowed by the magma in an instant, vanishing without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM! BOOM!! BOOM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The volcanic tremors grew more and more violent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“L-Lord Inasil!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with nature’s terrifying, destructive power, Fagu’s voice trembled uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Run! Get out of here! We’re done here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic flashed across Inasil’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He abandoned his men and fled at top speed, racing away from the Red Mist Volcano.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others snapped to their senses and gave chase,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but only Fagu could barely keep pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest fell further and further behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aaaaah——!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they were swallowed by the crumbling earth, falling to their deaths in the endless sea of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Help me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sa…… save me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, please……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Inasil——!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The desperate screams of his subordinates echoed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But neither Inasil nor Fagu so much as glanced back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, all sound from behind vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry! The Gulos dogs are right here! We must stop them before they complete whatever scheme they’re plotting!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dwarven Legion charged toward the Red Mist Volcano,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>intent on halting the remnants of Gulos hidden within the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wyvern Riders’ scout report made clear that the enemy was preparing something catastrophic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they were already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the slightest warning, the Red Mist Volcano erupted in a cataclysmic quake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Halt——!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aralond roared at the top of his lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire legion froze on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared ahead, his face ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady Laki, we’re too late……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. This old one understands.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laki shot into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hero, lead your forces in retreat. Remaining here will only get every last one of you killed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, Lady Laki—you’re not going to——”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I must check on Fulmir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aralond hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, his gaze hardened with resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well. I leave it in your hands. Please—be careful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest easy. This old one does not throw her life away so lightly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sonic boom cut through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laki’s figure streaked toward the erupting volcano at breakneck speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her vanish into the distance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aralond spun and shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All troops, retreat at full speed! Move!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep beneath the volcano,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“HAHAHAHA——!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The colossal demon laughed wildly and without restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fire Demon!” Fulmir snarled, stunned and bewildered. “What have you done?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon looked down at him, sneering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You dare address me as ‘Fire Demon’, dwarf? Kneel and call me Lord Sugart——!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM——!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive fist wreathed in fire crashed down toward Fulmir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fulmir gripped his spear with both hands and held it horizontally above his head to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the impact of titanic force,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the ground beneath Fulmir’s feet shattered instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was driven deep underground, vanishing into the dark depths below……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“HAHAHAHA——”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sugart threw back his head and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the price of opposing me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his laughter faded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sugart raised both hands high above his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It is time I returned to the surface.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum! Hum! Hum……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blistering, searing energy converged into his palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the power reached its peak,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A towering pillar of fire erupted straight upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>at the summit of the Red Mist Volcano,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pillar of fire shot into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire volcano exploded in a deafening roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boiling magma gushed endlessly from the crater, and flaming boulders sprayed in all directions, hurtling toward the northern lands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash and smoke darkened the sky, spreading outward in a suffocating shroud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another earth-shattering detonation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the churning, molten crater,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a colossal figure wreathed in living flame slowly rose to its full height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“ROAR——!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying roar shook the heavens and the earth in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>",1126,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.918Z",1,"novelbin.me","7e319e1f03cb9a108836861f7dc8f8ae925b88c3ffa9481ce5a8c5c476825354","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-486","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-484",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]