Episode 261:
Power.
The unique power that symbolizes the Grand Duke.
Among them, the power of Jormungand runs wild.
Runaways also amplify the power.
Once you reach that level, it becomes possible to deceive the source of power.
This was also the reason why, unlike other archdukes, he was able to hide his existence and did not create contractors.
In the eyes of higher-species monsters, humans are like insects.
Moreover, it is obvious that the Archduke, who has surpassed the highest species, views humans.
Bugs or food.
He could not find a reason to take the risk of using his power against humans.
The turf war between the great dukes has begun again.
Kim Tae-hyeon, a contractor at Rosaria, was the starting point.
If you haven’t heard about him, forever.
There would have been no interest in humans or anything like that.
Jormungand laughed heartily in front of Taehyeon.
[Dark sea and runaway. Do your thoughts change after receiving the power of this throne for yourself?]
Taehyun hugged me without answering.
This is to control the backflow of magical power.
Although it is said to have been weakened by the laws of the Abyss.
Jormungand was still able to force a runaway not only for himself but also for the target he wanted.
Ddddddddd.
A key that gives you power that you cannot handle.
Kim Tae-hyun’s body was seen shaking violently.
Runaways come with enormous power and risk.
If you use force that you cannot handle.
Not only physical collapse but also mental collapse follows.
In that respect, Taehyun was holding up quite well.
The Odd Eye of Jormungand contains the appearance of a being that can no longer be called an insect.
[No matter how much flying and crawling things do, they will destroy themselves. It’s pretty good.]
Jormungand’s Odd Eye sparkled once again.
The power of runaway has been strengthened.
Pow.
Taehyun’s limbs exploded.
‘Blood Rush’ was activated and ultra-high-speed regeneration occurred.
[That’s right. It’s only trouble if it breaks easily.]
Jormungand, who was watching, laughed bitterly.
I never thought I would be able to use my powers here.
Only then did I understand the disgraceful behavior shown by the other princes in the Abyss.
[Didn’t you say you would eat up my power?]
Despite Jormungand’s ridicule, Taehyeon could not say anything.
I was just busy controlling the magic power flowing back through my exploding body.
[Why did the king give strength to such an insect?]
Unlike before, there was even a hint of anger mixed in his voice.
[Prove it with your body.]
Pow!!
Taehyun’s two legs exploded at the same time.
[Show the value of the key.]
Pow. Pow. Pow.
‘Snake bastard…’
Taehyun clenched his teeth.
It’s a familiar situation.
My body is being torn apart by a force I can’t handle, and I’m somehow holding on with my skills.
There is one difference.
The reason is because of his skills and it is so urgent.
The situation was too bad to just understand it as authority and pass it over.
‘If we continue like this, we will destroy ourselves.’
Taehyun opened the status window.
The things that are running wild are ‘Demon Beast Flower’, ‘Eyes of a Higher Species’, ‘Heart of a Higher Species’, ‘Rampage of Blood’, ‘Devil’s Saliva’, and ‘Energy Drain’.
‘Energy Drain’ was steadily absorbing the magical sea of Jormungand to prevent it from running out of magical power.
Unless Taehyun dies.
Or unless Jormungand is at least generous.
‘The runaway never stops.’
Will the body collapse first?
Will your mental strength deplete first?
Either way.
‘This is the worst.’
This is when Taehyun is looking for a solution to escape.
Jormungandr’s eyes clearly saw Taehyun’s state of mind.
[I guess I don’t even have time to answer my question.]
He was shaking as he watched Taehyeon being helplessly toyed with.
This is because I believe that the options available to choose from are now set.
[Either submit to the throne.]
[Either make a final struggle with the king’s power.]
[Now is the time to decide.]
Jormungand’s every word seemed to echo in my head.
Pow.
Taehyun’s red eyes quickly regenerated.
The power of a monster acquired by a human subject.
Eyes of a higher species.
Taehyun was glaring at him with those red eyes.
This is a subject whose face is horribly distorted from pain.
[Hoo.]
Jormungand gave a small exclamation.
It is glaring, but its eyes are not dead.
I could see what Taehyun had decided.
Jormungand took a step closer to Taehyun.
Taehyun’s red eyes looked directly at Jormungand’s Odd Eye.
[is it. You can see it in those eyes.]
Jormungand made a gesture, and the demonic sea seething from his body disappeared.
And what was revealed was a completely ruined body.
[I guess I’m going to endure it. Until the Law of the Abyss completely annihilates my existence.]
“….”
[But before that. Your spirit will collapse first.]
Like a death sentence.
It was a confident tone.
The corners of Jormungand’s mouth rose.
[Use the power of the king. That is the only way to live.]
The power of runaway has been further strengthened.
* * *
Quad!!
Taehyun looked at his newly regenerated right arm.
What was regenerated with blood-red magic was no longer human.
The same goes for both legs that have already been regenerated.
The right leg regenerated with purple magic power belonged to the demon race, and the left leg regenerated with brown magic power belonged to the demon beast race.
And just now.
Pow!!
The left arm exploded and was regenerated into a new monster.
This was a phenomenon that occurred because Taehyun was unable to fully control his magical power.
‘I’m going crazy.’
The pain that explodes throughout my body and the voice of No Name in my ear.
It would be strange to be able to come to your senses in a situation like this.
Tiring.
[Immense magical power dominates.]
[Skill level is temporarily readjusted. It has become SSS grade.]
[Skill Blood Rush (SSS) has been strengthened to its limit.]
[Skill Demonization (SSS) has been strengthened to its limit.]
[Skill Devil’s Saliva (SSS) has been strengthened to its limit.]
[ The eye of a high-level skill (SSS) has been strengthened to its limit.]
[The heart of a high-level skill (SSS) has been strengthened to its limit.] [
The collapse of the body is accelerated.]
[Mental fatigue is accelerated.]
Normal If it’s the same, it’s worth being happy that your grade has increased.
In the current situation, there were only bad messages.
Is there anything to be positive about?
[Quest ‘Jormungand’s Magic Stone’ progress rate – 75%]
The progress rate of the quest was rising rapidly.
Pow!!
The bursting red eye regenerated anew.
Let’s wait for a moment to lose sight.
Before we knew it, Jormungand had arrived right in front of us.
Is it because the grade went up?
The truths that Jormungand had been hiding were revealed.
rags.
The body of the guy surrounded by the devil’s sea was rotting.
It’s not just because of the ‘devil’s saliva’.
‘The law of the Abyss… has been strengthened!!’
Horse sea and runaway.
No matter how much I lowered it to SSS level magic power.
There is no risk in using authority.
‘This… is my victory if I hold on.’
As long as you hold on.
Jormungand will be destroyed and the quest will be completed.
Of course, holding on is the problem.
Pow!!
The red eyes exploded once again.
Now the explosion continues not only in the body but also above the neck.
Even if I endure the pain.
‘Even if the head explodes, there is a high possibility that it will regenerate.’
The current body is more than that of a higher-species monster.
You can place your hopes on that, though.
I didn’t want to do that.
Because I know that even if I endure it like that, all that remains is a feeling of extreme defeat.
‘So. All you can do is run away.’
There is no reward in getting my body back.
‘It would have been different for that guy.’
If it’s that overwhelming power, it’s something like this level of power.
I might have just snorted and endured it.
‘Shall I lend you my strength?’
I felt like I could hear his mocking voice.
‘go away.’
Taehyun shook his head and spat.
The blood mixed with the saliva was dark red and purple.
at that time.
Jormungand’s red eyes flashed as he approached.
The guy opened his mouth.
[is it. You can see it in those eyes.]
When he gestured, the demonic sea seething in his body disappeared.
And was hiding it.
The body that was in complete disrepair was revealed.
[I guess he meant to hold out. Until the law of the Abyss completely destroys my existence.]
Taehyun neither confirmed nor denied.
It’s because I feel like if I show any reaction here, I’ll feel like I’m being played by him.
“….”
[But before that, your spirit will collapse first.]
That’s not wrong.
It’s really the limit now.
[This is the last time. Use the power of the king.]
Blue magic power gathered in the guy’s hands.
I feel an irresistible force.
I knew it instinctively.
‘If you get hit. It’s over.’
Tiring.
[Unique skill Predation (SS) has been activated.]
Quaaaaa.
Dark red magical energy bloomed from Taehyun’s body.
[Quest ‘Jormungand’s Magic Stone’ progress rate – 85%]
It was clearly visible through the ‘high-ranking eye’ that had run away.
The guy still has power.
If you use Predation on it now, you won’t be able to swallow it completely.
If predation fails.
‘There are no numbers left for me.’
This guy would also be encouraging predation under that assumption.
But now really.
‘It’s the limit.’
10 seconds.
If this runaway doesn’t stop, your body or mind will be broken in 10 seconds.
“If that’s what you want.”
Crack.
Taehyun bit his teeth.
Jormungand spread his arms.
[okay. That’s it.]
He looked like a believer about to be baptized.
‘Let me introduce you to the monster.’
Ignoring the magic power of Predation that was trying to run away late.
Taehyun used a new skill.
Tiring.
[Skill Ataraxia (SS) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
[Skill Ataraxia (SS) has been strengthened. Magic consumption is accelerated.]
[Skill grades are readjusted.]
[Skill Ataraxia (SSS) has been strengthened to its limit.]
“You will regret it. “Mahae King.”
Taehyun chewed and spit out.
Hahahahaha.
The purple magic contained in the red eyes ran wild.
The last thing I saw was the Odd Eye of Jormungand wriggling.
[Quest ‘Jormungand’s Magic Stone’ progress rate – 93%]
I thought I heard something like that.
* * *
[I’m disappointed. A choice like this.]
Jormungand said as if he was savoring the world of images contained in Odd Eye.
In the end, what Taehyun used until the end was not the king’s power.
What I chose was the power of Rosaria.
With the power that went out of control, he threw himself into the game.
[Push…. Fuhehe….]
Jormungand laughed placidly like never before.
Be it pride or possibility.
What Taehyun Kim chose was an obvious handshake.
The restrictions of the Abyss that had been acting on his body disappeared.
It is not recovering, but it is no longer broken like on Earth.
Even with the remaining strength.
There was no problem in taking control of the mental world.
The world of images is Taehyun’s best attack.
It is the best refuge for Jormungand.
[If you want, I will erode it from here.]
Kurrrrrr.
Blue magic seethed from Jormungandr’s body.
The plan was to fill this place with demonic waters and devour Taehyun’s spirit.
Afterwards, the magic power of the Archdukes residing in his body was extracted.
I plan to fill it with my own magic.
If you do that, it will only be a matter of time before you become your own contractor.
It is time to spread magic in anticipation of desirable fruits.
“I’m not surprised anymore.”
Odd Eye sparkled at the sound of a voice coming from afar.
I knew it right away.
Although he has the appearance of Kim Tae-hyun, he is a different being that cannot be compared.
[What are you?]
“The guy who came in this time. “You have interesting eyes.”
He doesn’t seem to be interested in Jormungand’s question.
The doppelganger muttered, its red eyes flashing.
[….]
Jormungandr’s body wriggled.
Because he realized that he had been ignored.
[Isn’t this the case? I asked what you were.]
“Do you need to know? “He’s going to get eaten anyway.”
Quaaaaa.
Dark red magical power bloomed from the doppelganger’s body.
[Hoo. No way, you….]
Joy appeared on Jormungandr’s face for a moment.
My face hardened as the magic power grew.
Ugh.
Jormungand looked at his feet.
[…!!]
Without even realizing it.
A huge maw was wide open, big enough to swallow a demonic sea.
“Still, the eyes must be chewy.”
The doppelganger smiled wickedly and clenched its fist.
Ugh.
A predator of a size I have never seen before.
Crack.
Jormungand was swallowed up.
