Episode 143
: Venom of Gray Disease.
Magical energy close to evil energy emanated from the guy’s body.
A power that the average player cannot handle.
It was unrefined magical power like when Taehyun used ‘Predation’ and ‘Blood Rush’.
I couldn’t help but ask.
“President of the Zhengzhi Association. “What did you do with that guy?”
[Jungz. Is this the name of the guy who had this body?]
Venom muttered, placing a hand that could no longer be considered human to his chin.
Just like Centamion did.
He is taking on a human body and acting based on the knowledge he has gained.
The imitation didn’t last long.
Smirk.
“I ate.”
Venom responded, revealing his ugly teeth.
It was the same voice as Chairman Jeong’s.
“That’s right. “It’s a shame.”
Taehyun clicked his tongue and muttered.
I meant it.
It continues to regenerate and does not die from most attacks.
‘It’s tricky, but if I had had a little more time, I would have subdued it.’
He was not a bad opponent for Taehyun, both in terms of compatibility and stats.
On the contrary, I felt a different sense of pressure from the guy in front of me than before.
‘Your stats are higher than me who used Blood Rush…’
Instinctively, my whole body felt tingly.
“Why are you so afraid? “The archduke’s contractor.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“Are you still trying to deceive me?”
Venom raised his ugly hand and pointed at Taehyun’s body.
“Blood-red magic flowing through that body. Doesn’t it belong to Archduke Igmun? also.”
The ugly hand went to Taehyun’s eyes.
“I can feel the power of a higher species like me in those eyes.”
“….”
“You really thought I didn’t know. or not.”
Venom’s yellow eyes landed on Ricky Hallis behind Taehyun.
Smirk again.
The corner of the guy’s mouth rose.
[Are you afraid that that person will find out? Hybrid.]
“….”
Ignoring his words.
Taehyun retreated to Ricky Harlis.
“Taehyun Kim. That guy… could he be…?”
“It’s Venom. “This is the worst situation.”
A monster vaguely given an SS rating because China did not disclose proper information.
Now that I was facing him, I knew for sure.
Taehyun, whose main skill was sealed, and Ricky Harlis, who was injured.
It’s not something that can be handled by just the two of us.
Ricky Harlis clenched his teeth.
If things continued like this, it was obvious that I would die.
No, it might be the shameful fate of becoming the host of that monster.
‘I can’t do it… but if this guy is alone, he might still be able to escape.’
She looked up at Taehyun, who was standing in front of her.
He predicted his own death here.
Even if you abandon yourself.
She had no power or cause left to stop it.
Because it was he who did not believe Kim Tae-hyun’s words and made the situation this way.
‘shit. Am I going to die here?…’
It is a meaningless end for America’s national power.
More than anything, I felt sorry for not being able to inform Association President Kevin Lee of the current situation.
‘Of course we need to at least get this guy out…’
While she was thinking that.
“Can you move?”
Taehyun asked, his eyes focused on Venom.
“…?”
“If I’m in good shape now, I’ll be able to take on most guys.”
“What are you talking about?”
“It means buying time. “It won’t last long.”
With those words, Taehyun rushed towards Venom.
A future scenario was drawn in my head.
‘If we lose Ricky Hallis here, unlocking the skill will fall into the labyrinth again.’
In that case, it was best to stop Venom himself, even if it meant taking risks.
‘Of course, this is a possible scenario, assuming that we can escape from this guy.’
Quang.
Just before Taehyun’s fist touches Venom’s face.
The guy raised one hand and blocked Taehyun’s fist.
Tsuzzzzzzzz.
There seemed to be no impact other than the body being pushed back due to the recoil.
“Even with the Archduke’s power, it’s barely this much…”
Quang.
Taehyun’s other hand touched Venom.
Another loud noise echoed around the area.
The first form of ancient Chinese martial arts. It was a start.
Due to the unexpected attack, Venom flew straight into the wall.
“At times like this, I miss Reddick.”
Taehyun waved his numb hand and straightened his posture.
I thought that if I were to get out of here, I would start by looking for new items.
“Interesting…”
The moment Venom stands up.
Kwaaang.
Taehyun, who was watching the guy’s movements, hit the target with the penetrator.
Venom was once again thrown into the wall.
“Are you gone yet?”
Taehyun asked, glancing at Ricky Hallis behind him.
“If you move away from here now… the skill cannot be unlocked.”
“it’s okay. “I promise later.”
I said this because I thought it was no longer time to wait for the skill to be unlocked.
but.
“no. “I’m not okay.”
“…?”
“Hang in there Kim Taehyun. That predation skill. “I will release it somehow.”
Magic power soared from Ricky Harlis’ body once again.
Tiring.
[Skill Energy Drain (S) has been activated. Search for the target.]
Her magic flowed into the lab.
I think it was about 10 seconds.
Magical power reached the survivors nearby.
[135 subjects were identified. The consumption of magic power accelerates.]
Hwaaaah.
S-rank skill ‘Energy Drain’.
Her skills reached a new level and penetrated other people’s bodies to extract magical power.
“Cough…”
Fresh blood flowed from the corner of her mouth.
It was a reaction to using the skill excessively.
That’s when Taehyun tries to stop her.
“yet. “It’s far away.”
Hahahahaha.
Her body once again radiated considerable magical power.
Even the magic power that was used to maintain the condition of the body was turned into a skill release.
Grumble.
She concentrated as she wiped away the blood that was flowing down.
It was immediately seen that the skill release time was reduced.
“20 minutes. “Hold on somehow.”
“This is true. “You’re making me an offer that’s hard to refuse.”
Taehyun took out a fatigue potion from his belt.
‘It’s 20 minutes… It’s going to be close.’
High risk high return.
‘Blood Rush’ is not a simple buff skill.
Like the skill ‘Queen’s Man’.
There is a lot of pain and physical exhaustion.
Although the pain was less than when Rosaria was summoned, it was not a skill that could be maintained for a long time.
‘If you think about it that way, the risk of predation is quite high.’
I sighed as I remembered the doppelganger who caused the current situation.
I felt like a lump of risk rolling down a thorny path.
‘First, try everything you can.’
Focused on horsepower control.
The now familiar blood-red magic was concentrated in my arms and legs.
It was an excellent temporary measure to increase reaction speed.
“Just kidding. “Are you done?”
It was as if there was no shock from the attack just moments ago.
Venom asked, raising his body casually.
‘There is no damage even with 250 strength. He’s a real monster.’
Spot.
In an instant, Taehyun’s new form disappeared.
Quang.
The 6th form of Chinese ancient martial arts, Xinhua Jing.
The fist engulfed in blood-red magic hit the guy once again.
* * *
Chairman of the Zhengzhi Association.
No, if Venom’s strength was expressed in terms of stats, it seemed to be at least 260.
Taehyun’s strength and stamina speed using ‘Blood Rush’ is 10 times higher.
Plus, it has an insect-like body.
Unlike the monsters I had encountered so far, it was capable of more dynamic movements.
It used its wings to close and widen the distance in an instant, and spit out acidic liquid from its mouth.
The sharply grown teeth and nails looked like a unique grade sword.
He was a more difficult guy to deal with than Kentamion.
Nevertheless.
Taehyun was fighting a battle that was not far behind him.
Kwaaang.
Taehyun, who had been flying away after blocking Venom’s fist, quickly got up and rushed at him.
Quang.
The mouth of the guy who was pushing in to crush the body bounced off Taehyun’s eyes.
At the same time, Venom’s claws swung, aiming for his neck.
Pee it.
Even though I narrowly escaped it, blood spurted out from my neck.
It was because of wind pressure.
No matter how high your stamina stats are.
There were limits to engaging in close combat without the ‘Shadow Skin’.
‘If you were a little late, your head would be cut off.’
Taehyun calmly touched his neck and thought.
[Is it really possible for those eyes to read my attack? Opening the eyes of a higher species. I guess being the Archduke’s contractor is just luck.]
Venom muttered as if he was interested.
“You talk a lot.”
The crucial reason why Taehyun can fight on equal footing with Venom despite the absolute stat difference.
This was because he did not use ancient martial arts and his movements were controlled separately with the ‘eyes of a higher species’.
Even though it occupies a human body.
I am unable to imitate his martial arts skills, which he developed through hard work.
Venom approached again, swinging both hands.
Unlike Taehyun, who was desperate, he was enjoying this battle.
As if it were a test to adapt to a new body.
‘shit. ‘It’s been about 5 minutes now.’
There are about 15 minutes left.
If things continued like this, I didn’t think I could last even 5 more minutes.
Above all, the magic potion stored in the belt is running low.
Ricky Harlis, who was concentrating on his skills, also looked unstable.
If Venom decided to target her, there was a high possibility that he would fall into magical backflow.
While Taehyun was fighting with Venom, he looked around.
There is only one passage.
It was clear that if he picked up Ricky Harlis and ran with him, he would be caught up in less than 10 seconds.
still.
‘It’s worth a try.’
Quang.
Taehyun’s counter punch hit Venom’s chin.
next.
Wow.
The guy was pushed away by the back kick.
The walls of the lab that became a dungeon.
The magic flowing there was clearly visible as if it were a thermal imaging camera.
Core.
Taehyun tore the three scrolls he took out from Ricky Harlis’ arms at the same time.
S-rank skill ‘Lightning Barrier’.
S-rank skill ‘Hell Laser’.
S-rank skill ‘Giant Prison’.
Pajijijik.
Grumbling.
Quaguaguagua.
Three powerful skills flew towards Venom.
It might not cause much damage, but it was enough to buy time.
Taehyun put his foot down on the core that he had looked at in advance.
Quang!
The wall whose core was struck was torn down and restoration began.
Taehyun, carrying Ricky Harlis, threw himself without hesitation.
The broken wall was restored in an instant.
and.
Quang!
Quang!
Quang!
Taehyun broke down the walls one after another and got away from Venom.
* * *
“….”
Venom did not chase Taehyun.
He tilted his head as if he couldn’t understand.
The three S-rank skills did no harm to him.
So what does the disappearance of Kim Tae-hyun’s actions mean?
Run away. Or run away.
It is a behavior that can be explained in those words.
But wasn’t he a contractor for the Archduke in name and name?
Receiving the power of the Archduke is the greatest honor for monsters.
That’s why even more so.
Venom is incomprehensible.
That’s why I missed Taehyun and Ricky Hallis.
He even tried to understand the current situation by using the brain of Zhengzhi, whom he had swallowed.
It didn’t take much time to come to a conclusion.
[I see.]
I understand.
Taehyun Kim.
A being that received the power of the Archduke just like himself.
Although it was imperfect, it was a force capable of fighting on equal footing with itself.
One thing that is different from yourself.
He accepted the power of the Archduke into his weak human body.
[It’s a mutation.]
After giving the answer, he took action again.
Anyway, this Guangzhou lab is his dungeon.
It was obvious where Taehyun was headed.
