Episode 259
The power of the Archduke most recently acquired.
Skill ‘Devil’s Saliva’.
Beelzebub’s purple magic mixed with Jormungand’s blue magic sea.
It was a natural phenomenon, without the sparks that occur every time magical power collides.
[This is amazing.]
Jormungand muttered, holding up his hand, which was turning purple.
There are limits to the power that an anti-aircraft contractor can use with the human body.
Although some contractees give up being human and choose the path of monsters.
The power one can obtain in this way also has its limits.
In particular, Beelzebub is very picky about authority as he has been on the throne of the Archduke for a long time.
But the key in front of me.
A human named Kim Tae-hyun was using the power of several archdukes quite convincingly.
He strengthened his body using Orgal’s brown magic power, used Igmun’s blood-red magic power to absorb the magic sea in the area, and is now using Beelzebub’s poisonous magic power to pollute his own magic sea.
Jormungand unconsciously laughed as he saw the purple magic that had already climbed up to his neck.
[It deserves praise for making this place look like this.]
Chiik. Cheeik.
Unlike Jormungand’s leisure, the flesh began to rot.
Although he minimized his magical power in order to stay on Earth.
It still has a body as strong as an SSS grade monster.
The fact that such a blow to the body was inflicted
also meant that Taehyun’s power was not lacking compared to that of their highest rank.
[Hehe. He must have been greedy for the king’s power.]
Jormungand guessed the cause with a smile.
He uses the magic power of the Archduke, which cannot be mixed, as if it were his own from the beginning.
To the extent that it shocked the Archduke himself.
[I was mistaken about one thing.]
Even if there is a special feature called a key.
Yes, at least he’s human.
I thought my thoughts would change once I witnessed my own demonic attack.
In fact, if it had been a contractor other than Kim Tae-hyun who was here, he would not have been able to destroy the barrier erected outside or even the demonic sea.
But really.
Taehyun Kim was different.
Not only did it break through the barrier, it destroyed the Demon Sea and is now steadily giving shock to its own body.
The Law of the Abyss.
The price of coming to Earth forcibly.
Even though the sanctions were strengthened and his body became no different from an insect, it was an interesting ability.
If I’m not careful, I’ve shown the potential to truly covet this body.
Any further leisure was dangerous.
Even attacks that would not have worked if it were the Abyss could result in fatal injuries.
[It was worth coming here.]
Jormungand said, not paying attention to the rotting body.
“There is room until the end.”
As Taehyun said that, he glanced at the message that came to mind.
[Quest ‘Jormungand’s Magic Stone’ progress rate – 18%]
The quest percentage was gradually increasing.
To put it bluntly, ‘Devil’s Saliva’ was the most damaging attack he had ever allowed.
so.
‘The more damage you inflict, the more the quest progresses.’
It’s a plausible enough hypothesis.
‘What if I use predation to eat him?’
If I succeed, will the quest be completed immediately?
Or will the quest simply disappear?
Such questions arose.
After encountering a large supplier, there were many cases where predation did not work.
But it was worth a try.
‘Anyway, you can’t catch me with the current guy.’
With that in mind, it’s time to use predation.
Tiring.
[The proficiency of the skill’s higher-species eyes (SS) has increased.]
[The skill’s higher-species heart (SS) proficiency has increased.]
[The skill’s higher-species eyes (SS) are similar to the higher-species heart (SS). Synchronized.]
[The attribute ‘insight’ of the skill Eye of the Higher Species (SS) is strengthened.]
“…!!”
Taehyun’s body flinched at the successive messages that came to mind.
This was a situation that did not occur when testing the ‘Heart of a Higher Species’ the other day.
‘Is it an effect of skill level?’
As the opponent is the opponent.
It seemed as if the lack of skill was made up and additional effects were awakened.
Taehyun looked at Jormungand.
It was different from before.
The flow of magical power, which could not be fully seen even with the eyes of a higher species, is clearly visible.
‘In that case…’
Tiring.
[Unique skill Predation (SS) has been activated.]
Ugh.
Dark red magical energy was placed in a circle at Taehyun’s feet.
[Hoo. Are you finally planning to use it?]
“….”
Contrary to Jormungand’s interest. This is because it appears
that Taehyun did not immediately specify the target of the predation
.
When he used Predation, the guy’s quietly calm blue magic began to boil over.
It is a secret seething that is difficult to feel simply through the senses.
And that magic power.
‘It has the power to destroy even predation.’
Taehyun’s expression hardened.
I felt like I knew why he had the confidence to try using predation before.
If predation fails, it takes a considerable amount of time to recover the cooldown.
‘Apocalypse’s cooldown, which was lifted in the last year, has not yet returned…’
Tiring.
[The additional effect ‘Canceller’ of the skill Heart of a Higher Species (SS) is activated.]
[The cooldown of the skill Apocalypse (SS) has been canceled. 200 magical power has been consumed.]
“Ha.”
I couldn’t help but laugh at the messages that kept coming up.
It was as if the state window itself was thinking and supporting its owner.
Noname’s will in Taehyun’s status window.
I knew about it because I heard it from Kim Jong-ho.
‘I’m embarrassed to actually experience it.’
Because Taehyun has always fought alone.
It was natural that the current situation felt unfamiliar.
But now.
‘I’ll definitely use it.’
Instead of calming down the magic power of Predation, Taehyun used ‘Energy Drain’.
I was filled with magical energy just by sucking in a little bit of the magical sea that was flowing around me.
Jormungand, who had been watching quietly, tilted his head.
This is because Taehyun was acting like he was going to use the king’s power at any moment, but suddenly canceled the skill.
It felt like the excitement that had been boiling over had cooled down.
[Why are you doing that? I’ll wait for you, so try using it again.]
To Taehyun, those words sounded like the voice of a snake.
It was obvious that they would aim for the moment the skill was cancelled.
For a brief moment, Taehyun’s head turned.
The progress of the quest also indicates the damage done to the guy.
And if ‘Higher Species Eyes’ and ‘Higher Species Heart’ are activated.
‘You can identify the right time to use predation.’
Only then did I get a sense of how to use the new status window.
It felt like the weakness of predation, which did not work against SSS grade or higher or against large-scale supply, had been addressed.
[What are you thinking as you stand before me?]
The moment when magical power gathers within the enemy of Jormungand.
Pow.
One of Taehyun’s arms flew off.
It was a light warning.
If you don’t use the king’s power, he will blow your head off next time.
Quad deuk.
Regeneration does not mean there is no pain.
Nevertheless, Taehyun’s face was smiling.
“Jormungand. “My thoughts changed.”
[…?]
“I need to hang out with you a little more.”
Tiring.
[Skill Energy Drain (SS) has been strengthened. Fatigue accelerates.]
[Skill Apocalypse (SS) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
Kugugugung.
A huge force of gravity weighed down Jormungand’s body.
[You are making me angry.]
Jormungand’s voice sank like that of the abyss.
Odd Eye also seemed annoyed, not interested.
The expected power of the king.
This is because the technology used instead of ‘Predation’ is Apocalypse.
Wasn’t this technology easily torn apart by the Demon Sea a little while ago?
I tried to adjust his strength, but he looked at me funny.
I couldn’t help but think that way.
This is the moment when another eye of Jormungand is about to flash.
Tiring.
[Skill Apocalypse (SS) has been strengthened. Magic consumption accelerates.]
[Skill Dragon’s Rage (SS) has been activated.]
Crrr!!
The intangible spirit radiating from Taehyun weighed down Jormungandr’s body.
[….]
Although it was only for a moment.
Jormungand’s body stiffened.
In that gap, chains wrapped around the body.
‘Apocalypse’. ‘Chains of bondage’. ‘Dragon’s Fury’.
Jormungand sighed softly as skills different from what he expected unfolded one after another.
Above all, the ‘devil’s saliva’ that Taehyun used was eating away at his body by the minute.
It’s not to the point where I can’t endure it, though.
[If you just leave me alone like this, you can’t satisfy my wait.]
“Don’t be mistaken. “It’s not you who’s testing… it’s me.”
Tsuzzzzzzzz.
The magic power absorbed by the energy drain strengthened the skill.
The power of the skill that was strangling Jormungand increased dramatically.
Who would dare be so confident in front of the Grand Duke?
[….]
Jormungand was left speechless by the unexpected attitude.
All of this.
This happened when the quest progress rate exceeded 25%.
* * *
It didn’t take long for Jormungand to gather his emotions.
[I’m disappointed. Even though this committee gave him the opportunity, he still has this kind of attitude.]
Even though his voice is full of anger.
“Your form is terrible until the end.”
Taehyun taunted, maintaining ‘Energy Drain’ and ‘Apocalypse’.
[If you say it nicely, I don’t understand. I have no choice but to treat him somewhat roughly.]
Gurrrrr.
The demonic sea seething inside Jormungand exploded in all directions.
Apocalypse, submerged in water, began to shake.
When Taehyun finally stopped using predation, he changed his attitude.
“Now you look like a monster. don’t worry. “I plan on taking that power anyway.”
Quaaaaa.
Taehyun released all his remaining magical power.
It was a battle of territory and territory.
To gain the upper hand in this battle.
‘More stats are needed.’
Tiring.
[Skill Blood Rush (SS) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption accelerates.]
[Fatigue accelerates.]
Hold on.
Blood-red magic mixed with dark red magic.
The demonic sea that looked as if it would swallow it up at any moment stopped moving in front of Apocalypse.
It finally became a magical power similar to that of Jormungand.
[It’s a futile rebellion.]
Pazzzzzzzzz.
The magic that was seething in Jormungandr’s body scattered.
Sparks flew and the space of the apocalypse shook.
“…!!”
The devil’s sea touched Taehyun’s feet.
Before we knew it, we had penetrated into the apocalypse and eventually reached it.
[Something that imitates authority cannot reach me.]
Kwadeuk. Crack. Kwasik.
Jormungand, who broke all the chains of restraint, walked towards Taehyeon.
Every time, a crack appeared in the apocalypse.
Taehyun’s eyebrows twitched.
[I’ll show you the real thing.]
Pazzzzzzz.
The magical power of Jormungand seen in Taehyun’s eyes has become even greater.
‘This…. Blood rush?’
Of course, the sea is swirling everywhere.
Felt horsepower and visible horsepower are minimal.
‘All stats 600…!!’
[I’ll show you. A true devil.]
Hwaaaaa.
The devil’s sea swirled.
Crrrrr.
‘Apocalypse’ has been canceled once again.
There is no longer Taehyeon’s field, and there is only a huge demonic sea surrounding the two beings.
The scenery created by the Demon Sea was the deepest part of the Abyss.
[Welcome to this world. It’s the key.]
Tiring.
[The grade of the quest ‘The Magic Stone of Jormungand’ has been specified as SSS.]
[Quest ‘The Magic Stone of Jormungand’ progress – 35%]
Looking at the emerging message.
“Crazy…”
Taehyun cursed without realizing it.
