Episode 175:
3 minutes before Taehyun cancels ‘Apocalypse’.
Cody Cruz used the third skill ‘Holy Knight’.
No matter how old I am.
This is because I realized that the strengthened ‘apocalypse’ could not be solved by ‘body strengthening’ and ‘weapon implementation’.
In response to the skill, a huge amount of magical energy exploded.
Crash. Crash. Crash.
A unique form of armor materialized on his body.
The helmet was put on.
A shield was created.
The magical power that made up the sword doubled.
Above all, the brilliance that radiates from the body.
That huge light began to push away the darkness of the apocalypse.
Pajijijik.
Sparks flew.
“….”
Taehyun kept his eyes on Cody Cruz.
I was curious.
Cody Cruz’s hitherto unknown skill.
That hidden power.
‘How relevant will it be to me now?’
Did he read Taehyun’s thoughts?
Cody Cruz rarely opened his mouth.
“I don’t have field skills like you. However, it is possible to use it in this way.”
He raised his sword.
Jiiiiiiing.
A huge amount of magical energy gathered into the sword.
An additional skill that can be used when activating the skill ‘Holy Knight’.
It was a technique he named Rising sun.
‘It’s enormous.’
Only one skill has the same power as ‘Apocalypse’.
Apocalypse is a skill that Taehyun has not yet used to his full potential.
‘Shall we try it?’
As it is a top-class training room.
I didn’t know if I could last for a while.
Cody Cruz’s ‘Holy Night’ and his own ‘Apocalypse’.
Just enough time to check which of the two skills is superior.
Taehyun made up his mind and strengthened Apocalypse.
Tiring.
[Skill Apocalypse (S) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption accelerates. Output: 70%]
Kugugugung.
The two powers began competing again.
[Skill Apocalypse (S) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption accelerates. Output: 80%]
Cody Cruz approached Taehyun, blocking all the skills aimed at him.
[Skill Apocalypse (S) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption accelerates. Output: 90%]
Hundreds of chains attacked Cody Cruz like tentacles.
The chains were cut off in an instant.
He extended his sword towards Taehyeon once again.
[Skill Apocalypse (S) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption accelerates. Output: 100%]
That’s it.
His body, which was advancing towards Taehyun, stopped.
This is because I thought there was no need to narrow the distance any further.
Cheoeok.
His sword was aimed at Taehyun.
Jiiiiiiing.
Pure white magic bullets gathered on the sword.
The corners of Taehyun’s mouth rose.
Ssssssut.
Taehyun, who was hiding, caught up with Cody Cruz.
and.
Kyaang.
Cody Cruz’s sword was raised and the attack was canceled.
“Are you going to blow up the building?”
“It would be difficult to see the full force if it wasn’t at this level.”
His shield swung again.
Teong.
Taehyun’s body was pushed back.
Apocalypse is Taehyun’s field.
Compared to Taehyun, who receives a buff, the opponent must suffer a significant debuff.
Nevertheless, the stat difference between the two did not seem to be much.
This was due to the effect of the skill ‘Holy Knight’.
‘There’s a reason for being called the strongest.’
I was able to figure it out after exchanging attacks a few times.
He did not study any particular martial art in depth.
Strength forged through countless experiences.
Ironically.
There were no loopholes visible in such a simple and crude attack.
Teong. Teong. Wow.
While Taehyun was thinking that, Cody Cruz’s shield and sword tightened.
‘Any more than this would be dangerous.’
Tiring.
[The skill Eye of a Higher Species (S) has been activated.]
Huh.
Taehyun was the first to completely avoid Cody Cruz’s attack.
“…!!”
It didn’t take long for Cody Cruz to notice the change.
Huh. Huh. Phew.
Your sword and shield no longer reach.
It’s not that the timing is too close, and I’m avoiding it with more ease than I thought.
The two pairs of eyes met belatedly.
Red eyes.
Eyes symbolizing the power of the Grand Duke.
Sigh.
The corners of my mouth went up without me knowing.
It was because I thought I had succeeded in bringing out Taehyun’s full potential.
Huh.
Taehyun dodged the sword once again.
at the same time.
Wow.
In an instant, light emanated from Cody Cruz’s body.
Flash of light.
The light was enough to temporarily stop even the apocalypse.
Taehyun instinctively closed his eyes.
Okay.
Cody Cruz’s sword cut through Taehyun’s chest.
‘I have a good feeling.’
What he was aiming for was the arm, but he instinctively twisted his body to minimize damage.
Teong.
Taehyun used the shield as a stepping stone and widened the distance.
“You have so many talents.”
It wasn’t a mockery.
Cody Cruz’s fighting style resembled his own.
Rather than relying on one or two strong skills, he sticks to the basics and doesn’t miss the opponent’s loopholes.
It was a must-have virtue for anyone with deep experience in the depths of the Abyss.
Cody Cruz is being pushed into a situation that makes his heart beat.
Taehyun is in a situation where he is confident that the karma he has accumulated is not wrong.
Both people felt happy for their own reasons.
“I guess we can still do more, right?”
Cody Cruz asked without hiding his bright smile.
“of course. But it seems like the training room is slowly reaching its limits.”
It’s invisible now because it’s obscured by the apocalypse, but since it went on this rampage, simple repairs won’t end it.
‘Well, I got permission. Doesn’t matter.’
Human greed has no end.
Maybe it was out of gratitude for proving himself.
Taehyun took out two magic potions from his belt.
Hwiik.
He threw one of them at Cody Cruz.
“It was said to be the power of Prince Igmun. “I’ll show you.”
“So the next blow will be the last.”
Click.
The two people drank the potion.
I felt my magic power filling up quickly.
Taehyun used the skill.
Tiring.
[Skill Blood Rush (S) has been activated. The body is activated.]
Bright red magical power bloomed, and a familiar message appeared.
[A great power awakens. Muscle strength increases. Strength has increased to 290 (295).]
[Great power is awakened. Stamina increases. Stamina has reached 290 (295).]
[A great power awakens. The speed increases. Speed has become 290 (295).]
[A great power awakens. Magic power increases. Magic power has become 395 (400).]
In the past, I would have thought it was a ridiculous ability.
But now, those ridiculous abilities have become a reality and have begun to harden Taehyun’s body.
The hand holding Valhalla was shaking.
Is it because I overused my magic power a little while ago?
I could see that the rebound was not far away.
Quaaaaa.
Cody Cruz, on the other hand, seemed satisfied.
“I also express my gratitude.”
Tiring.
[Skill Falling Angel (S) has been activated. The body becomes activated.]
The brilliance subsided and gray magical power bloomed.
Quad deuk.
A horn made of magical power sprouted from its forehead.
and.
Just like Taehyun,
countless messages came to mind.
[A great power awakens. Muscle strength increases. Strength has increased to 330.]
[Great power awakens. Stamina increases. Stamina has reached 310.]
[A great power awakens. The speed increases. The speed has reached 300.]
[A great power awakens. Magic power increases. Magic power has increased to 300.]
“It is the power of Archduke Lucifer.”
Cody Cruz, with red eyes, muttered lowly.
Archduke Lucifer.
It was a being that had never been heard of either in the Abyss or in the dungeons.
One thing is clear.
Even more so than myself, who is receiving the buffs of ‘Blood Rush’ and ‘Apocalypse’.
‘strong.’
gulp.
Taehyun swallowed dry saliva without realizing it.
It was instinct.
Quarr.
Valhalla was surrounded by the magic of predation.
“….”
“….”
There was no more exploration.
The skills incorporated into Apocalypse attacked Cody Cruz.
Gray magical power eroded the surroundings.
‘Apocalypse cannot stop that power.’
Apocalypse.
Taehyun’s field was collapsing.
Ssssssut.
Taehyun’s body, melting into the darkness, caught Cody Cruz’s back.
Light emanated from his body once again.
It was to take away the view like before.
‘I won’t get hit twice.’
Taehyun threw Valhalla at Cody Cruz.
It was the moment when he swung his sword and was about to strike down Valhalla.
Kwaang!!
Sword clashing with sword.
It wasn’t the sound I expected.
“…!!”
The sword that collided with Valhalla bounced away.
Quad deuk.
From bottom to top.
The strengthened fist swung.
Cody Cruz raised his shield and hurriedly blocked it.
Kwaaang.
The shield bounced off with a loud noise.
‘There’s this one too.’
Quad deuk.
yet again.
The strengthened fist swung.
A new sword was created in the hands of Cody Cruz.
It happened in a split second.
* * *
When the apocalypse was lifted, the training room appeared.
The magic barrier, as well as all blocking walls, had been destroyed to the point where they were unrecognizable.
There were two men standing in the middle of them.
Taehyun’s fist stopped right in front of Cody Cruz’s nose.
The sword in Cody Cruz’s hand stopped at Taehyun’s neck.
What’s different from before is that Taehyun’s arm muscles have enlarged significantly due to the effect of the skill.
And the thing in Cody Cruz’s hand was something called a holy sword.
Holy sword Durandal.
It was one of the ‘Holy Knight’ techniques that could tear apart even SS-class monsters.
The body, already hidden by torn clothes, was covered in wounds and the red eyes were unlocked.
There was no trace of the use of the Archduke’s power in their appearance.
“Why did you stop?”
“If we hadn’t stopped, we would have killed each other.”
“…I’m just disappointed with the stage.”
Cody Cruz said while looking at countless eyes watching them.
“I agree.”
Cody Cruz gave Taehyun his hand.
Taehyun held his hand.
“It was a good match.”
“See you next time in the Abyss.”
Beyond the barrier.
There were people who watched it.
“Crazy…”
A man cursed and clapped his hands.
match. Clap clap. Clap clap clap.
Starting with someone applauding, thunderous cheers continued.
* * *
The World Players’ Association spent a large amount of money to repair the building.
Players ranked 1st and 2nd in the world.
The image of the two people engaging in close combat was edited and used as a promotional video for the association.
Amid numerous rumors, Sarah Collins has been granted a new SS-level player license.
History continued incompletely.
