Episode 443:
Tiring.
[Skill Lord’s Awesomeness (F) has been activated.]
Kugung.
The weak gravity did not delay Gula’s movement at all.
[Interesting technique. What. You.]
Gula tilted his head with the spirit that had been suppressed and disappeared for just a moment.
However, he did not slow down his pursuit of Taehyun at all.
thud.
Taehyun twisted his body to avoid the chains aimed at him.
‘The objective speed is at the level of a top-class monster.’
There is nothing strange about Taehyun, who is already comparable to the highest level of monsters based on his physical abilities alone.
Originally, there would be no problem in dealing with them even without magic power, but the problem was the strange energy that was acting in the upper world.
From the moment I open my eyes, an unknown pressure continues to weigh on me.
‘Could it be that there is some kind of magic at work in the upper world?’
In the Underworld, the Underworld King’s spell, called the ‘Law of the Abyss’, is at work.
There was no law that said such laws should not be applied even if it was a commercial offence.
Huh.
Taehyun dodged the chain swinging at a speed unbecoming of a large body.
However, he did not stop using his skills.
‘I need to check.’
What skills can I use right now and what skills can’t I use them?
That’s why I kept using the skill even though I couldn’t hit the guy.
[In Gula’s body. Things like this. It doesn’t even tickle. Movement like a rat. The longer you run, the longer the pain becomes.]
Tiring.
[Skill Watcher’s Eye (F) has been activated.]
[Skill is partially canceled.]
[Skill Watcher’s Eye (F) remains unstable.]
Huaaaaa.
Taehyun’s eyes turned red.
Originally, one should open red eyes and one blue eye, but the skill was activated unstable and both eyes became red eyes.
‘is it.’
As I listened to Taehyun’s flowing words, I gained strength.
It was only after more than ten skills were successful and more than ten skills were failing that I was able to understand the situation.
‘Skills related to the power of supply cannot be used.’
On the other hand, skills acquired at a time when Taehyun’s presence was relatively weak, such as ‘Knight King’s Awesomeness’, ‘Stone Skin’, and ‘Stealth’, could be used.
The same goes for ‘Eye of the Watcher’.
This is because it is a skill that Taehyun grew up with, and its original form is ‘monster eyes.’
That may be the reason why only the red eye was opened.
Although the problem was that the power was not fatal to Gula at all, that alone was a great achievement for Taehyun.
‘In other words, I have to somehow survive the remaining time with just this skill.’
Even while Taehyun was busy moving his feet, he opened the status window and checked the quest’s time limit.
I thought a lot of time had passed, but only 5 minutes had passed.
To make matters worse, it was impossible to completely avoid Gula’s eyes with F-grade ‘stealth’.
Cooung.
“Whoa.”
I caught my breath while dodging the chains hitting the floor.
[Hmm?]
Unlike before, I glanced at the sight of them not keeping the distance apart for a moment.
[Strange guy. at las. Gula’s sincerity. I see you understand.]
He chuckles.
Gula approached Taehyeon, who was quietly catching his breath, to put a chain on him.
Because I thought the fleeing prey had finally accepted its fate.
I was so underestimated that I could say I was defenseless.
At that moment, Taehyun’s new model, which had taken a stance, jumped up.
Taebaek, the first form of the new Korean ancient martial art.
Okay.
‘It works…!!’
I felt a thrill as I struck Gula’s neck with the blade of my hand.
It was different from the skill that was downgraded to F grade.
[Huh?]
Gula also groped his neck with his hand in unexpected shock.
It is an ancient martial art that is used with a strength well over 600.
Although it wasn’t enough to kill since he didn’t receive the buff from the skill, the fact that he could cause a meaningful shock to Taehyun was encouraging enough.
I widened the distance to see Gula’s reaction.
just as expected.
A warning light appeared in Gula’s blue eyes.
‘late.’
Geumgang, the 3rd form of the new Korean ancient martial art.
In addition to his physical strength stat well over 600, his muscle density has become even thicker.
next.
New Korean ancient martial art 2nd type Sangyeong.
The 4th form of Bagua.
Consider Type 5.
Sixth type decimal.
The ancient martial arts that made use of the stats exceeding 600 were effective in all directions.
[K…ha…?]
Gula’s face became dazed from the unexpected series of pain.
Although many monsters have been captured so far, this is the first time a slave has rebelled in this way in the upper world.
Before I knew it, Taehyun’s new form had bounced up to Gula’s abdomen.
New Korean ancient martial arts 7th type plain.
Whoa!!
[Kak…!!]
Although I was unable to maximize my physical abilities through ‘Demonization’.
Cooung.
The force was enough to make Gula kneel on one knee.
* * *
Following the new Korean ancient martial art Baekrang, the ancient Chinese martial art Sanxia was mixed.
The attack, which had reached a state of physical and technical skill, was accumulating damage little by little.
But at some point, Gula’s expression began to reveal emotions other than pain.
[Oh… It’s a high quality product. Runaway slave. [It’s a high-quality product!!]
Gula shouted with joy, saying it was an unexpected harvest.
This is because it is the first time for him to use ancient martial arts.
[Pet. don’t hurt so. Don’t resist.]
Suuuuuu.
The appearance of skin and bones that had appeared so far was gone, and a strong, muscular body was revealed with only a breath.
‘How can I eat this body?’
Taehyun, who had been circling around, started the engine again.
Ancient Chinese martial arts fifth form penetrator.
bang!!
“…!!”
The attack aimed at the blue eye was easily blocked by the guy’s arm.
Boom!!
When Gula struck with another arm, Taehyun’s body flew away helplessly.
[You’re making Gula angry.]
Not only did his stuttering habit disappear, but he seemed to have a completely different personality.
“Do I have a dual personality?”
He spoke in a mocking tone at the sudden change in appearance.
Gula could not understand human speech.
[Slave who does not listen. They kill him half and take him away.]
Huuuung.
Gula raised his thicker hand.
A huge energy gathered in that hand.
‘divine power…!!’
Unlike the magical power used by monsters in the underworld.
A power that only the Elyos of the Upper World can use.
A great power resided in Gula’s fist.
It was a burdensome power for Taehyun, who could not use magical power and had to rely only on his physical abilities.
‘Avoid.’
Tiring.
[Skill Monster Eyes (F) has been strengthened.]
Taehyun’s eyes have changed to a slightly darker red.
It seemed impossible to follow the movements of Gula, who had unleashed his power to that extent.
Kwaang!!
Neither ‘Stone Skin’ nor ‘Golden Steel’, nor the weak magical powers, were of any help, and the shoulder that I was unable to avoid was blown away.
The body regenerated very slowly.
Taehyun groaned and watched Gula’s next move.
At that time, I sensed the energy of other Elyos through a faint sense of energy.
‘If we continue the fight like this, we can attract the attention of other guys.’
If there is an absolute person among them, they will suffer without any help.
Tae-hyeon’s goal is not to access the Void Rock, but to safely escape from the Upper World.
‘There is no significant point in engaging any further than this.’
The situation was very different from when the battle with Gula first began.
No matter how you defeat him, you won’t be able to defeat all the other Elyos.
In that case, it would be safer to spend time near a Gula that is somewhat known.
‘This guy doesn’t seem to have any intention of harming me, so I’m looking for the right opportunity.’
Red eyes scanned Gula’s body.
The clearly exposed stomach looked like an attractive target.
Clutter. Clumping.
The muscles of the body were concentrated.
and.
New Korean ancient martial arts drama.
Kwaang!!!
Taehyun’s reinterpretation of the white wolf was at its peak.
[Kak…!!]
Gula screamed like never before and fell backwards.
It was an instinctive decision due to pain after a long time.
[High quality product…!! Don’t miss it!!]
If you trade this level of quality with the Absolute, you could obtain immeasurable wealth and fame.
Gula roared as he forced his regurgitating body to stand up.
Kahaak!!
It was a moment when I fully unleashed my strength that had not been revealed for a long time.
dump.
That alone caused Taehyun’s body to fall forward.
[…!!]
Gula looked at Taehyun, who had collapsed for a while and was motionless.
and.
Push profit.
I exhaled and returned to my original form.
The traces of Taehyun’s attack were clear on his shrunken body.
[Suddenly, a slave like this….] For a
moment, I gasped in vivid pain.
Gula’s expression became bright.
[Good quality. No, it is the highest quality product.]
I wonder if it will hurt me.
Gula carefully bound Taehyeon’s body.
* * *
Rattling.
After putting his prey in the cage, Gula hummed and left.
[Amazing. [He must have been attacked quite a bit by Gula.]
Taehyun opened his eyes at the words he heard next to him.
The dwarf who had been captured by Gula the other day was looking at him.
[I guess he fainted as expected.]
‘Dwarf.’
Taehyeon recognized him as an extinct monster from the underworld just by his appearance.
[It looks like he has a rigid body… If he were to believe that and continue here, his body wouldn’t be able to endure it.]
Gula was in a good mood, so it ended like this, but next time, one of his limbs will be torn off.
He said that since it does not support high-speed playback, it should be avoided.
Taehyun, who had been listening quietly, opened his mouth in the language of monsters.
[Are you a dwarf?]
The bushy-bearded dwarf nodded.
[okay. There are still people left who remember our clan. He was once the proud meister of the clan.]
‘Meister?’
There were many things I wanted to ask, but there were also quite a few things I needed to check before doing so.
[This is it?]
[Gula’s slave storage facility.]
[Slave?]
[You really don’t know anything.]
“….”
He looked at Taehyeon, who had answered in silence, and explained as if the dwarf was not a big deal.
This place is called the Ten Heavens of the Upper World, and Gula is said to be a famous slave hunter.
[He is one of many escaped slaves. Ah, it is notorious for capturing beings from the lower world like us and handing them over to its customers.]
Although its power itself is only that of the highest species by the standards of the lower world.
It is said that in the heavenly world where the King of the Upper World’s magic operates, the monsters of the lower world cannot be defeated.
[Why are the two of us locked up separately?]
[Because we are high quality goods by their standards. If he hadn’t discovered your marketability, Gula would have killed you mercilessly.]
The dwarf told him how reckless Taehyeon had been.
Considering that most escaped slave hunters are at the level of a higher species, Gula’s status is famous even within the 10 heavenly realms.
‘Slave.’
It was unexpected that the civilization of the upper world was more developed than expected.
[As expected, you must have been here not long ago.]
The dwarf, who was watching Taehyun’s reaction, nodded to himself as if he finally understood.
In addition, he told me about his past without even asking, perhaps because he was bored.
[Speaking of the melodious fairies and the armored dwarves, they were famous even in the underworld.]
However, they failed to win the ongoing race war and were brought in by hunters from the upper world who took advantage of the confusion caused by the turf war.
Take a moment to be surprised by your memory being more complete than you thought.
[Cluck, click. The King of Lower World’s magic does not work on the Upper World.] Since
the Upper World has never been properly defeated, it is said that it does not lose memory or power in exchange for reincarnation.
It was unexpected information.
[So who are we being sold to?]
[You and I have been judged as high quality goods. Ah, it seems like you recognized it as the highest quality product… In any case, a slave hunter of Gula’s level would be connected to a customer as high as the Absolute.]
The Absolute.
Taehyun frowned at the appearance of a word he didn’t want to hear.
There were still 40 minutes left on the quest.
‘It would be dangerous to just spend time here.’
There is no guarantee that you will automatically be able to move to the underworld even if the quest’s time limit runs out.
So, it would be best to stay in a safe area and wait for the quest to end.
That’s the moment I thought about it.
Tiring.
[Quest ‘Traces of the Underworld (???)’ has been accepted.]
[Success Reward – ‘Restoration of the Species’]
[Time Limit – 40 minutes 59 seconds… 58 seconds… 57 seconds… ..]
‘….’
In the message of a quest with no progress.
Taehyun glimpsed a new possibility.
