Episode 258:
Guangzhou, China.
Harsultan’s hideout.
“It’s strange.”
Kassim Jort muttered as if he couldn’t understand.
“What do you mean?”
The skinhead man who stayed by his side.
Mine Berto asked.
On the outside it looks ordinary.
He was one of the greatest demons among Kasim Jort’s disciples.
It is also the highest level S-level mine, higher than that of Narendra Nehru, who was infamous in the past.
So I didn’t understand it.
His teacher, who had reached the state of immortality, was so puzzled.
Cassim Jort muttered softly.
“How did the gate break happen?”
“Are you talking about Japan?”
“okay. Although its magical power is incomparably weak, its presence is comparable to that of the monsters of the deepest level.”
“The deepest level…”
Berto muttered softly, recalling that hellish island.
Uncharted territory that has not yet been explored by players.
All I’ve done is follow my teacher a few times.
Still, I could tell for sure.
Even though he himself is one of the greatest demons on Earth.
‘It’s still too early for me.’
I understood my topic right away.
There are a lot of SS-grade monsters there, and there are also SSS-grade monsters that humans cannot deal with.
Above all, the great dukes who rule the Abyss.
Compared to them, you will be no better than a bug.
Only his teacher, who was chosen by the Grand Duke and threw off the bonds of mortality, would be able to leisurely walk there.
Such a teacher is puzzled by the gate that occurred in Fukuoka.
Kassim Zort continued his thoughts without answering his student’s puzzled gaze.
‘It wasn’t the black hole’s doing.’
The guy is busy chasing Asisat Ebi right now.
Although it is known in the public that Japan’s gate break was caused by him, the truth is different.
It is true that they are carrying out terrorism throughout Japan and using it as bait to prepare for invasions of other countries.
It had nothing to do with the break happening now.
No, rather, it was they who were surprised.
The current size of the break is equivalent to the level he was planning to open in New Korea.
‘If an SSS-class monster is capable of causing a gate break on its own… the day when a new world will arrive is not far away.’
From Berto’s perspective, it was not a bad incident.
Kassim Jort had a different idea.
A week has passed since the gate break occurred in Fukuoka.
There is a barrier in place, so there is a limit to the information coming in.
Just like the player associations in each country.
All they know is that an SSS grade monster appeared in the SS+ grade.
but.
Kassim Zort was convinced.
There is something huge behind this gate break.
Probably not.
‘It is definitely the Archduke.’
I can’t explain it.
I am just an anti-aircraft contractor.
Among them, it is a feeling that can be known only because one gave one’s soul to Beelzebub.
A similar, though faint, sensation was felt at the same time as the brakes, and still remains today.
‘Not Beelzebub.’
The summoning oath they made was special, unlike the general case.
Just as she couldn’t betray him.
Beelzebub also has no reason to betray himself.
If something like this was going to happen, they would have given notice in advance.
If so, the remaining ones are narrowed down to six.
Excuse me. Orgal. Rosaria. Lucifer. Hazard. Jormungand.
There was also a small chance that it was Rosaria and Lucifer.
Their contractees are Taehyun Kim and Cody Cruz.
‘There’s no way those guys who pretend to be just would do something like this.’
Moreover, Japan today is a good environment for them to use as a buffer or bait.
There is no reason to make a mess with the gate break.
The same goes for Asisat Ebi, who is believed to be Hazard’s contractor.
The woman is now being chased by a black hole.
Then what’s left?
‘Igmun and Jormungand.’
Coincidentally, both contractors had vacant positions.
Igmun lost a contractor to Taehyun Kim, and I heard that Jormungand has no contractors yet.
‘I guess not even Igmun.’
He was recently mortally wounded in a battle with Beelzebub.
He will be busy concentrating on his recovery at the castle.
‘The more you get to know him, the more interesting he is.’
Suddenly, I remembered the time when I visited Beelzebub’s castle not long ago.
When I heard that the castle was half destroyed and the cause was Kim Tae-hyun.
Kasim Zort laughed inwardly.
A human being who could shake the Archduke like this.
However, the aftermath of Kim Tae-hyun’s battle became poisonous to him as well.
Because Beelzebub had exhausted a considerable amount of his power, his immortality as a contractor also became incomplete.
Is that all?
The laws of the Abyss have become even stronger.
Clearly one of the anti-aircraft contractors.
It was probably because Kim Tae-hyun’s power became stronger.
It was clear that the increasingly restrictive laws of the Abyss would also affect his plans.
‘then.’
In the end, there is only one archduke left.
‘Has Jormungand come over? why?’
The thoughts continued one after another.
He wants to go to Fukuoka in person to ask, but there is a barrier that even he cannot pass through.
This is when Kasim Zort is thinking of a way to pass the barrier.
“Master. “It looks like Kim Tae-hyun is headed to Fukuoka.”
“Are you saying that guy passed the barrier?”
“That’s right. What would you like to do?”
Berto asked.
What he was asking about was future plans.
Preparations to attack Japan have already been completed.
This attack was prepared at China’s request.
It doesn’t matter if you refuse.
Sometimes, it is necessary to give and receive clearly for the greater good.
‘If only this had been successful, Japanese players would have dried up. ‘You’re lucky.’
Harsultan planned to strike all parts of Japan simultaneously and inflict devastating damage.
They just shed their blood for the greater good.
What China will do next is unknown.
At that time, Kasim Jort opened his mouth.
“Change destination.”
“Where do you mean?”
“New Korea.”
“….”
Berto’s body trembled.
It reminded me of the monster-like woman I met there during the previous attack.
The same was true for Kassim Zort.
“I ended up meeting that woman earlier than expected.”
He smiled bitterly and recalled Yoo Ah-young.
At the same time, I didn’t like Kim Tae-hyun’s arrogant behavior.
Although his strength was somewhat weakened.
How dare you go to Japan to apply without considering yourself?
‘It must have looked funny.’
There are eleven S-class top-level mines here.
Even if Yoo Ah-young had an incredible awakening, she is still one person.
In the end, blood would once again be shed on the New Korea Players Association.
“I’m curious about Kim Tae-hyun’s expression when he returns to New Korea.”
Kassim Jort smiled bitterly and stood up.
It was time to bleed.
* * *
The 4th form of ancient Chinese martial arts.
Kwasik.
Jormungand’s arm, which received Taehyun’s fist, was dislocated.
[Hmm.]
Jormungand reacted strangely to the bones sticking out of his arm.
This much damage from just blocking this much attack?
[I see.]
Jormungand belatedly nodded.
In order to reduce the burden on the body even a little, it was polymorphed into a humanoid form.
It seemed like that was the influence.
[How can the human body be so weak?]
Quaddeuk.
The dislocated bone was restored to its original state.
Taehyun looked at that and continued his next attack.
Ancient Chinese martial arts 5th type penetrator.
Jormungand dodged the attack by flashing Odd Eye.
Kim Tae-hyun, the prey in front of him.
They say he’s using Orgal’s power.
[Even so, this body cannot be completely destroyed.]
It seems as if all of Taehyun’s attacks were useless.
Jormungand clicked his tongue and said.
Although it is said to be weaker than its original counterpart, it is still in good condition as far as ultra-fast regeneration is concerned.
In order to inflict a crushing blow on this body, the ‘King’s Power’ used to destroy the Demon Sea a little while ago.
At least that was all there was to it.
And yet.
[Why are you rushing at me so persistently?]
That’s why Jormungand couldn’t understand.
[Do you really think you can deal with me with that much power?]
Taehyun silently prepared his moves for the next attack.
By the standards of general monsters, it would be an incredible move.
There is no way that it could not be seen in the eyes of Jormungand’s enemies.
[This is difficult. Isn’t it worth it to come all the way here because you were so considerate?]
Quaang!!
The 6th form of Chinese ancient martial arts, Xinhua Jing.
The stats were strengthened by overlapping with ‘Demonization’ and ‘Blood Rush’.
This is Shinhwa Kyung used by such a body.
Its power cannot be the same as what Jormungand received a moment ago.
Jormungand’s half body, which he blocked with one arm, exploded.
But that was only for a moment.
Gurgling. Kuruk.
The blue magical energy scattered around the area stuck together like liquid and the guy’s body regenerated.
It’s truly an unbelievable regenerative ability.
Taehyun didn’t care.
This is because we are already tired of this high-speed playback.
[Didn’t I say it was useless?]
“I don’t know.”
New Korean ancient martial arts and Chinese ancient martial arts.
Every time he struck using skills and ancient martial arts, Jormungand regenerated at high speed without stopping.
It may seem meaningless at first glance, but that wasn’t the case for Taehyun.
Tiring.
[Quest ‘Jormungand’s Magic Stone’ progress rate – 2%]
Just a little bit.
The percentage was rising every time a significant hit was inflicted on the guy.
I could have used predation right now, but that was why I deliberately tested the skill.
‘I can’t just let this good opportunity go by.’
This is not the Abyss.
Jormungand was weakened, and Taehyun was confident that he could devour it with all his might at any time.
Of course, he also seems to be hiding something.
‘This time, let’s go to Baekrang.’
Taehyun is about to change the weight of his attack.
Pow!!
“…!!”
Taehyun’s right arm flew off with the explosion.
[Are you surprised?]
Jormungand asked, his Odd Eye glowing.
[I don’t know what I want to test through this forum.]
Pow!!!
“…!!”
Taehyun’s leg was blown off by the explosion that occurred without warning.
[The price will never be light.]
Quaddud.
Just like Jormungand did.
Taehyun’s torn arms and legs regenerated in an instant.
Overlapping effect of ‘Blood Rush’ and ‘Heart of a Higher Species’.
Thanks to this, the playback speed has become even faster.
The position has changed.
Explosion and regeneration.
Taehyun repeated high-speed regeneration and approached Jormungand.
Even in this situation, you don’t use the king’s power?
That scene seemed very interesting to Jormungand.
[Interesting.]
Pow!!!
Half of Taehyun’s body flew away.
However, it restores the body in an instant.
It was definitely different from normal high-speed playback.
Similar.
[It is the same force of existence as ‘us.’]
It is a life force that cannot be seen as a human vessel.
Meanwhile, Taehyun was right in front of him.
[ruler. Take a look somewhere. I will personally commend your efforts.]
Jormungand stretched out his hands.
No matter what Taehyun does.
I will let you suffer once.
It was an act of generosity.
Tiring.
[Skill Demonization (SS) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption has accelerated.]
Quad deuk.
Taehyun’s body became even larger after being transformed into a demonic beast.
New Korean ancient martial arts 6th form, Sibjin.
Kwaduk!!!
Taehyun’s fist hit Jormungand’s head.
Tiring.
[Progress rate of quest ‘Jormungand’s Magic Stone’ – 10%]
The corners of Taehyun’s mouth rose at the rapidly rising progress rate.
[That is not enough.]
Let the demonic sea surround Jormungand’s crushed face for a moment.
The guy’s face completely regenerated.
[Didn’t you say that you can’t kill me with the power of the Archduke?]
Kurrrrr.
The magical sea that spewed out from Jormungandr’s body surrounded Taehyun.
“Oh yeah?”
Taehyun watched Mahae’s movements and used the next skill.
Tiring.
[Skill Devil’s Saliva (SS) has been activated.]
[Skill Devil’s Saliva (SS) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption accelerates.]
Chiiik. Chiiik.
The purple magical energy came into contact with the magical sea spewing out from Jormungand.
Surprisingly, it was not a spark, but was naturally blending into the sea.
In an instant, Jormungandr’s skin turned purple.
It had an addictive effect on the Archduke’s body.
Tiring.
[Quest ‘Jormungand’s Magic Stone’ progress – 15%]
Taehyun laughed at the message that came to mind.
Contrary to Jormungandr’s rant.
The sea was becoming turbid with purple mixed with blue.
“The Grand Duke should remove the undercoat.”
[….]
“It’s ugly.”
Looking directly at the silent Jormungand.
Taehyun said mockingly.
