Nanaki Nanao
Three months have passed since the Demon Lord was struck down, and the Demon Realm is holding a tournament to select his replacement. The leading contestant is Helck, a human hero who claims to hate his own kind. Some aren't happy with the idea of a human becoming the next Demon Lord—especially Vermilio the Red. She wants nothing more than to protect demonkind and prove Helck to be their enemy, even if she has to rig the competition to do
...Crossing a ruined wasteland, Helck and Vermilio are attacked by the Warrior of Darkness! Helck displays his true heroic power as he clashes with the strongest foe he's faced yet. But Helck's overwhelming strength causes Vermilio to doubt him once again, so he reveals his past—and the reason he wants to destroy all humans.
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With Vermilio and Helck gone, Azudra of the Four Elite Lords steps in to defend Castle Urum from the seemingly invincible winged soldiers. Meanwhile, Vermilio and Helck meet a witch who just might be the key to getting back to the Demon Realm....Rated:T HELCK SHINSOBAN ©︎ 2022 Nanaki NANAO/SHOGAKUKAN
Helck continues to lay bare the harrowing tale of how he became the mighty—and disgraced—hero he is today. In the past, after his brother, Cless, sustained near-fatal injuries during an encounter with the Demon Lord, Helck set out to the Demon Lord's castle in his stead. But what awaited him was a shocking revelation about demonkind that no human could ever believe....Rated:T
Helck sets out with a group of demons led by the disguised Vermilio to defeat a mysterious group of winged soldiers and reclaim Castle Urum. However, before they can finish the fight, Helck and Vermilio are transported to a strange place. Now, the two must figure out how to survive in this new environment...and how to coexist!...Rated:T HELCK SHINSOBAN ©︎ 2022 Nanaki NANAO/SHOGAKUKAN
Once Helck finishes the unbelievable tale of his loss and betrayal, he pleads for Vermilio to accept his one request. To return his trust, Vermilio reveals her true identity—a secret that she had believed would keep the Empire safe. Meanwhile, the new Demon Lord's castle is under siege by a group of awakened human soldiers!...Rated:T
The powered-up human army and the Empire's soldiers continue to clash in a destructive war. Azudra faces off against the Great Sage Mikaros while Winged Soldiers show up to confront Helck and Vermilio. When Helck hesitates, Vermilio stands her ground and takes matters into her own hands!...Rated:T
10) Helck: Vol. 2
11) Helck: Vol. 8
12) Helck: Vol. 5
13) Helck: 9
14) Helck: Vol. 7
15) Helck: Vol. 6
16) Helck: Vol. 4
17) Helck, Volume 8
Once they agree that the human race is worth saving, Helck and Vermilio meet up with the Empire's army to figure out their next steps. Meanwhile, Azudra plans the final battle against the human army. Will the Empire's combined efforts be enough for them to withstand the humans' attack and finally bring this deadly conflict to an end?...Rated:T