Episode 287:
The magical power of devouring consumed the monster’s body.
Orc King Org.
Taehyun doesn’t even know the guy’s name.
By human standards, it has the power to be considered an SSS level monster.
Although it is nothing compared to giants like Erebos and Aeter, or Muron, who inherited the power of Rosaria.
Even though I preyed on that guy.
‘Is there no stat increase?’
I even clicked my tongue for a moment.
Taehyun used ‘Stealth’ again.
Tiring.
[Skill Stealth (SS) has been activated.]
Ssssssut.
As I was surrounded by dark red magic, the huge presence was instantly erased.
Compared to when dealing with demons in the past, his level of skill was ridiculous.
‘I definitely gained the heart of a higher species and my skill efficiency improved.’
In order to carry out this operation, proficiency in several skills was important.
The reason it was able to maximize its performance was thanks to the ‘Heart of a Higher Species’.
The place where Taehyun is currently standing is the second castle of Orgal.
It would have been perfect if I had been able to infiltrate neatly as the ‘Apostle of the Gate’.
It is the castle closest to the archduke’s true nature.
There were several castles surrounding it and several barriers lined up.
When using ‘Apostle of the Gate’.
‘There’s no way those of the highest rank wouldn’t notice.’
Because of this, Taehyun had no choice but to hide himself and break through the castle directly.
‘Stealth’, a skill that made it difficult to completely hide the eyes of higher-level monsters.
Before you know it, you have reached SS rank and the skill that has reached the level of magic control is, of course, the enemy eye of higher-ranked monsters.
If you are careful, it is possible to avoid the eyes of the highest species.
Occasionally, in cases where the eyes of the highest species could not be completely avoided, they were dealt with without even the mice or birds knowing.
‘I’m glad though.’
Taehyun took out the potion, drank it, and started walking again.
There are dozens of monsters that have entered Orgal’s territory and been disposed of.
Most of them were high-ranking species, and there were quite a few top-ranking species.
If I had not received general information through Erebos, such a clean process would not have been possible.
‘He’s as useful as he is big.’
A satisfied smile formed as I thought of the giants who would be protecting Rosaria’s true nature by now.
Erebos was once under Orgal.
Thanks to this, I was able to infiltrate from star 10 instead of star 20 using a secret route.
The nature of Orgal was accidentally discovered by Ricky Harlis in the past.
The coordinates there were also of great help.
One way or another, the plan is going smoothly.
How much time has passed like that?
Now the potions I brought are running low.
Taehyun had reached the halfway point of the second castle.
‘It’s so wide.’
Even though quite a bit of time had already passed since we entered the second star, we could not reach our destination.
‘I need to get the job done on my end as quickly as possible.’
Just as Taehyun has information about Orgal’s last name.
There is no way other archdukes and monsters would not know the coordinates where Rosaria’s castle is located.
In particular, Rosaria’s territory is the smallest among the princes.
If they know that Rosaria is not in the main castle, the monsters may ignore the other castles around them and target the main castle first.
The nature protected by the remnants of the giants.
And the 2 3 4 5 stars guarded by Rosaria’s highest-ranking monsters.
It may be possible to buy some time.
In the end, he wouldn’t be able to last long without Rosaria.
Since there is no talent, Rosaria must return to completely protect the castle.
But that Rosaria is there by now.
‘It must have passed the 19th castle.’
Taehyun recalled what the monsters he had passed by so far had said.
They are talking about the Archduke himself abandoning the castle and coming out to stand on the battlefield.
He also ridiculed Rosaria, who had the weakest power, for taking such an attitude for a long time.
It’s a strange fate.
Taehyun, who has reached the highest level by human standards.
Rosiana has reached the position of archduke in the realm of monsters.
Despite the power one has, being ridiculed is a daily occurrence.
but.
‘There aren’t many days left until I can mock you like that.’
If this plan is successful, the Dream Demon will have a military power comparable to that of any other Grand Duke’s forces.
Taehyun, who refined his magical power, expanded his energy.
This is to listen to the footsteps and voices of monsters.
Now that there were not many targets left, we needed to be a little more careful.
If Rosaria’s information is correct, Typhon’s body is somewhere in the castle.
‘The most suspicious thing is the basement of the castle.’
The problem is that we do not know how deep the basement of the second castle is.
So from now on.
‘It’s a race against time.’
Tiring.
[The heart (SS) of the higher-ranking skill has been strengthened. Magic power consumption is accelerated.]
[Skill Stealth (SS) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption accelerates.]
Secretly yet quickly.
Taehyun took a step forward.
* * *
Orgal’s second voice.
Since it was closest to the main castle, there were more monsters than other castles.
Not only the number of objects but also their quality is different.
This is because as many as five top-class monsters that can serve as castle lords reside elsewhere.
And among those prominent monsters, it was Gort who was given the role of commander.
Ogre King Gort.
During the past turf wars.
He was the one who led the demon beast tribe along with Orgal at the deepest level.
The blunt weapon he was holding was made from the bones of a giant race, and his hobby was steaming up and eating members of other races.
As always, I was steaming the monster I had caught outside with a club and tearing up the tender meat and eating it.
Gort frowned at his subordinate’s report.
The Grand Duke who leads the Dream Demon tribe.
It wasn’t long after Rosaria’s report that 20 castles had been captured arrived.
There was a report a while ago that Orgal, who was contacted, had passed the 10th level.
Suddenly, the dream demons are causing trouble in the 18th province?
The advance was faster than expected.
If this continues, the two great dukes will face each other around the 16th castle.
[They invaded up to the 18th castle. It’s clear that Rosaria has finally gone crazy.]
[That’s right.]
The subordinate responded to Gort’s muttering.
This is because powerful people of other races, such as Gort, did not acknowledge that the Grand Duke was born from the Dream Demon tribe.
[He is clearly out of his mind after allowing several attacks on his main castle.]
Clap clap clap.
Gort shook his muscular body and burst into laughter.
Because that thought is clearly visible.
Unlike individuals, the leader of a species must also take care of morale.
It must have been an attack caused by my weak subordinates not being able to properly defend themselves.
The Grand Duke encompasses it all.
It would not have been possible to allow several attacks and remain silent.
You would have had to choose.
Should I focus on Mercury like this and seek the minimum level of comfort?
Will he protect his face as a grand duke until the end by invading the territory of other grand dukes?
And what I chose is the current situation.
I left the castle without even knowing the dignity of the Grand Duke.
A great king who dares to lead the demonic beasts along with his meager troops.
An evil hand that attacks Orgal’s castle one by one.
[Mr. Gort. The damage suffered by the Demonic Beasts due to Rosaria’s rampage is not light.]
[Click, clap, clap. Yes, it seems like that bitch didn’t become a grand duke just through her petty tricks.]
Contrary to how I don’t want to admit it.
I know that Rosaria has a power that cannot be compared to that of the highest level monsters.
No matter how weak he is, an anti-air is an anti-air.
He could probably take down a few castles on his own.
It was also best for the castle commanders to avoid direct conflict with her, the Grand Duke.
The commander of the 20th castle foolishly responded, but the castle and the entire force were torn to pieces by her tentacles.
The commander of the 19th castle was smart.
By burning my own body, I bought some time for Orgal to arrive.
And by now.
Rosaria must have been immersed in new worries.
If he had any sense of reason left, he would run away before the Demon Beast King arrived. If he was not in his right mind, he would continue to advance and encounter Orgal.
Even if you come to your senses late and retreat to your true nature, Mercury is not easy.
Orgal will lead his subordinates and push them all the way to Rosaria’s true nature.
While there are only 5 castles in Rosaria.
Orgal is currently advancing with all the top-ranked members from 5 stars.
[This is the first time I feel envious of other guys since I was given the castle.]
Gort did not hide his regret.
The moment when Rosaria’s territory is trampled.
It was a feeling that came from not being able to share the moment of taking down that clever queen from the throne of the Grand Duke.
But he is a 2-star commander.
Likewise, he had to perform Orgal’s solemn duties along with other top servants assigned to the castle.
The Giant King is sealed in the lowest basement level of the castle.
The mission is to protect the body that cannot die even if it dies.
Gort clicked his tongue.
[Tsk. How many people can target this place?]
What can they do with that body?
[Obviously, if we take the castle from the Dream Demon this time, we will be relieved of our mission. Isn’t Gort the best warrior of Orgal?]
A subordinate said in disgust at the sight of Gort not being able to easily let go of his regrets.
Supreme warrior.
Those words made Gort feel better.
Among the highest-ranking monsters that follow Orgal, his strength was only a handful.
Isn’t that why he is in command instead of the other guys here right now?
[okay. At this point, I must tell you Rosaria’s true nature. If it’s that castle, then Igmun’s territory…]
Even before Gort could say a happy thought.
Another subordinate came in hastily.
[What’s going on?]
[Gort. It looks like an intruder has come in.]
[What?]
Gort looked dumbfounded by the unexpected report.
* * *
Taehyun clicked his tongue and walked faster.
‘Stealth’ has long since been lifted.
‘I never thought there would be someone with such developed eyes.’
Taehyun remembered the red eyes of the monster he had devoured a moment ago.
Although its power was not great for a top species, it had four red eyes.
‘Stealth’ was canceled as soon as he was seen in the enemy’s eyes, and Taehyun, who was one step behind, was unable to stop the guy from shouting with enthusiasm.
It’s a bonus that a lot of magical energy was used in the process of subduing him.
Da da da da.
Taehyun stepped on the wall of the castle, not sure if it was stairs or a slope, and went down.
one hour? Two hours?
How far did I run down this road leading underground?
After that, dozens of monsters were chasing after me, spewing out their murderous spirit.
They are all higher species.
There seemed to be a few top species mixed in as well.
‘Nothing good will come of dealing with him.’
This plan was a race against time.
The most important work begins after finding the place where Typhon’s body is sealed.
It went as planned until we entered Castle 2 and found the passage to the basement.
Is that all?
‘We also confirmed that Typhon’s body is in the very basement of the castle.’
‘Ataraxia’, which was used on the highest level species a while ago.
In that fragment of memory, they confirmed that what they were protecting was Typhon’s body.
How long did it run like that?
Tiring.
[Quest ‘Giant King’s Magic Stone’ has been created.]
‘…!!’
[Success reward – Summoning skill Giant King Typhon (SS) magic power change.]
Next, the message that comes to mind.
My running legs gained strength.
