125. Rematch (2)
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An unformed scream reverberates throughout the area, repeating flickering sounds.
I looked at the source of the sound, feeling goosebumps at the murderous intent flowing through the screams.
And…
‘I didn’t think so, but could you put magic into your voice…’
Now I could see Namgung-hyeok running towards me with eyes glistening with murderous intent.
Namgung-hyeok, who exudes the same momentum as a tank, was rushing without hesitation as if he would surely catch up with me.
As for how strong it was, it was at the level of scattering powerful power enough to damage the forest itself on the outskirts of the lake.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-!
At every step, the trees are broken as they are, and the surface of the ground is gently turned over.
There was nothing really crazy about it.
‘Crazy guy.’
I broke into a cold sweat as I distanced myself from Namgoong-hyeok, who quickly let out a scream.
He had never imagined that the recent provocation would work so well.
Namgoong-hyeok, who roared like a lion, could be called a madman.
From the completely bloodshot eyes to the pupils stained with anger that can no
longer be found in the opposite sex…
Like the original plan, it was also a success to excite Namgung-hyeok, so it was time to move on to the next step.
「The authority ‘Sword of Iron Blood’ is deactivated.」
「The skill ‘Counterattack Shield’ is activated.」
The moment the sword of Sang blood in my left hand disappeared and a red, crude club-like sword appeared.
Kwaaang!
A slash came from below, and I blocked it by swinging my counterattack shield.
Judging by the numbness of his arm, it seems to have been a slash sent with considerable force
…
It was now clear that Namgoong-hyeok did not consider the consumption of power.
It seemed to have the intention of making me fall from the sky through a slash, but my thoughts were short.
Originally, slashing consumes a lot of mana and cannot inflict great damage on enemies of the same level.
It means that it is difficult to have more meaning than the technique of containment.
Even if he lost his temper, Namgoong-hyeok must have vaguely sensed it.
Perhaps the reason why they keep me in check without considering the consumption of power is because they are confident that they can catch up with me in flight.
‘Otherwise I can’t act like this.’
Maybe he was confident in his endurance.
Namgung-hyeok was a martial artist from another dimension who had trained himself since childhood.
So, it was only natural that he would have strength according to training, whether it be physical strength or magical power.
But whatever it was, it was no different from Namgoong-hyeok’s current judgment.
Because…
“The damage received by the skill ‘Counter Shield’ is accumulating.”
Even at this moment, the damage is gradually accumulating in the ‘Counter Shield’.
I smiled thickly as I felt the amount of impact slowly accumulating on the counterattack shield.
‘You’re going to keep me in check and bring me down from the sky?’
Namgung-hyeok was thinking arrogantly.
If you can wear me out, you can keep me from staying in the sky any longer.
Really this is on the subject where I haven’t properly grasped whether or not I’m seriously flying.
As in Tokyo, he charged with bravery, as if he thought that I could not overcome him unless I teamed up with others.
‘I really haven’t grown at all.’
That day in Tokyo, after I could not kill Namgung-hyeok and let him live.
I climbed the tower without pausing even for a moment and sought my own growth.
Even though I had only climbed a few floors, perhaps because of that, I grew greatly as a warrior and as a challenger.
However, Namgoong-hyeok hadn’t climbed the tower yet and still only thought of me as prey.
So…
‘Then it’s fortunate that I am.’
Now you will have to let me know.
‘Thanks to that, I’ll be able to grow comfortably.’
The relationship between predator and prey has been reversed a long time ago.
And the fact that Namgoong-hyuk is just a stepping stone for my growth.
***
Namgoonghyeok is also a martial artist.
He learned martial arts in earnest and is an opponent of the same rank as me in terms of combat experience.
Even if my provocation just worked, I couldn’t catch him off guard by acting clumsily.
So, as if I was on the defensive, I needed to slowly show him the hand I had.
‘Baekgeomjeopgong (白劍摺空).’
Just like this.
Koo Goo Goo…!
Powerful will and magic are endowed with the Blood Heaven Demon Sword, and the space around the blade is distorted.
Like the name of herbivore, which says that a white sword folds space, white sword folding is a technique that distorts space.
To explain, should I say that the logic of swordsmanship, in which swords face each other, has been changed to be more violent?
If slipping the opponent’s outstretched sword is the shedding of swordsmanship…
This herbivore was just like folding the space itself to deflect an attack.
Actually it does too.
Kwaaang!
Namgung-hyeok’s slash, which missed as the space twisted before he knew it, reached the awkward point and exploded.
It is important to accumulate damage with a counterattack shield, but this adjustment was also essential.
Although it may give Namgoong-hyeok the feeling that I am being
pushed back …
To some extent, it was necessary to drag out Namgoong-hyeok’s strength.
‘I have to complete the lightsaber at the timing when he is completely defenseless.’
If he has enough power to block the lightsaber, it will be difficult as it is.
“You bastard! Where else did you steal martial arts from!”
Namgoong-hyeok, who saw the white sword welding, burst into anger and poured out words at me, but…
I didn’t respond properly and increased the flight speed a little faster.
With a sense of urgency, as if he had no energy to respond.
Originally, Namgung-hyeok had his own thoughts, so it was an acting that he wouldn’t get caught in.
however.
“How far do you think that flapping of wings can go on! I will break those lowly wings!”
Right now, Namgoong-hyeok has his eyes wide open and is following me as if he will surely kill me.
I didn’t quite grasp the fact that all my actions were thoroughly orchestrated.
‘Foolishly.’
Of course, I didn’t reveal that thought to the outside.
It is because there is a possibility of losing the initiative in the battle that was acquired from Namgoong-hyeok.
Instead, I intercepted Namgoong-hyeok with fresh blood brought from the lake in order to drain Namgoong-hyeok’s strength.
Of course, the arrows made of fresh blood were crushed without penetrating Namgung-hyeok, but that alone played a role.
‘Anyway, my purpose isn’t a valid hit.’
It was enough to simply make Namgoong-hyeok use up even a little of his internal energy.
In fact, because of his anger, Namgoong-hyeok’s response was overpowered.
The output of Geomyeom itself was also quite high, inconsistent with the situation.
However, Namgoong-hyuk also pushed me hard in his own way, as it was not that he had no thoughts at all.
“Changcheongwanroe (蒼天貫雷)!”
He even shouted the name of herbivore on a topic that was not even a skill, and demonstrated a skill he had never seen before.
Quarreung!
Like lightning running through dark clouds, Namgung-hyeok’s sword had a blue aura.
Then, without a moment’s gap, it was quickly fired as if it was going to pierce me.
Wedge liquid!
In terms of simple speed, it was one of the fastest stabs I’ve ever seen.
However, as I learned martial arts, my ability to detect intentions also improved, so I knew that it was no ordinary stab.
That’s…
‘unstoppable.’
It was a blow that should never have touched the counterattack shield.
defense penetration.
That one had a reason to drive the counterattack shield to the point of being destroyed in an instant.
Of course, that doesn’t mean it can’t be stopped.
If I spread a similar level of defense, I should be able to block it.
Whether it was skill or martial arts, if you wanted to block it, there were many ways to stop it.
Even if the level of this technology itself was high, it was natural that I had skills that would not lag behind him.
However, blocking it again was not effective.
So in the end there is only one more left.
‘Let’s spill it.’
Koo Goo Goo!
The white sword folding ball unfolded again, and the space around the blade was distorted and folded.
The strike that flew like a darting slowed while being blocked by the shimmering of space, and immediately twisted its path.
And…
Kwaaaang!
This time, too, Namgoong-hyuk’s technique was destroyed after hitting an awkward spot.
“What the hell is that martial art about? Space…!?”
Seeing this, Namgoong-hyeok shouted as if he was embarrassed, but he couldn’t continue his words.
Because…
‘Did you say ‘Changcheongwanroe’? It’s not a skill that’s efficient in consuming mana.’
Parts Tsutt!
It was because the blood-throat demon sword held in his right hand was also unfolding.
Of course, it was an improved product with real red lightning, unlike Namgung-hyuk’s, which only felt like lightning, but…
“How…! How could this…! You said that you improved the changcheon kwanree…?”
I don’t know why, but it was more shocking to Namgung-hyeok.
「The skill ‘Steel Blade’ is activated.」
「By using the skill ‘Steel Blade (C+),’ the blade is given the wind attribute.」
I didn’t respond to those words and lightly stabbed the Blood Demon Sword and fired a thunderbolt.
‘oh.’
The horsepower consumption efficiency was quite poor, but the speed itself was outstanding.
Even the stabbing decision mixed with the effect of the flurry sword, so it seemed to be superior to Namgung-hyeok’s skill.
‘This might be useful.’
Of course, there is something similar to the technique Baekhakgeomseon taught me, so I don’t think I’ll use it often…
Even so, it wasn’t bad because this technique had its own advantages.
Whoa!
“How dare you do this not once, but twice!”
However, the improved Changchun Kwanroe could not do much damage to Namgoonghyeok and immediately split and disappeared.
Of course, the goal of consuming Namgoong-hyeok’s internal energy was achieved, so there was no regret.
“I can not admit it! Namgung’s sword is stronger than fakes like you!”
Was it really shocking to have the technology taken right in front of your eyes?
Now, Namgoong-hyuk completely lost his mind and started showing me all kinds of skills.
Because of that, I had to move a little astutely, but I liked this situation.
‘I should remember all of these and use them later.’
It’s like getting tutoring for free.
‘He generously shares a lot of technology.’
Namgoong-hyuk wondered if he knew.
The Namgung family’s swordsmanship that Namgung-hyeok praised was like that…
Now it’s as if I’ve completely learned it.
***
Kwaaang!
「Charged up.」
「The skill ‘Counterattack Shield’ is in a state where it can reflect the accumulated damage.]
Before I knew it, Namgoonghyeok’s slash was slashed and I saw that the counterattack shield had enough damage.
‘I don’t have to wait any longer.’
I immediately increased my flight speed and began to quickly move away from Namgoonghyuk.
From Namgoong-hyeok’s point of view, this would feel like a final run away… but
the real meaning is to prepare for the final battle.
Since he was in a state where he could use a lightsaber, it was his intention to prevent Namgung-hyeok from defending himself.
‘Inventory.’
As soon as I arrived at the lake, I took out the gray crown from my inventory.
「Ancient emperor’s gray crown」
「Grade: A-」
「Charisma +30%」
「A gray crown used by an ancient emperor who served the god of darkness for sacrifice.」 「
When worn, the mind becomes unstable and the item’s durability decreases. It decreases every minute.”
“Instead, you can freely activate < Death Magic (B+) > built into the crown.
” 」
An item acquired as a breakthrough reward in the 12th floor ordeal and never used before.
I didn’t really want to write it, but this time the case was completely different.
‘I have to write everything I can write.’
I immediately put the crown on my head, and soon a grayish aura began to permeate my body.
「Wearing the ancient emperor’s gray crown (A-), the mind is slowly beginning to be polluted.」
The usage of the spirit magic passed through my head like lightning and was imprinted.
Should it be said that it is possible to move on its own without having to learn how to move the body?
I was able to realize in an instant how < Death Magic > could be used and where the limits of < Death Magic > were.
Of course, the phrase that the mind is polluted by the item penalty, which is the price, came to mind, but…
“The authority ‘Bright Landscape Index’ is strongly activated
.”
In fact, thanks to the power of the Myungkyungsu, I was virtually invincible against mental interference.
Then, it was the moment I went down to the ground to activate < Death Magic >.
“Looks like you don’t have the energy left to run away like a rat.”
Namgoong-hyeok, who had approached me before I knew it, said that with a blazing eye.
“Your thoughts are very much the same.”
At that, I smiled coldly and answered Namgoong-hyeok with a smirk.
“If you could use your brain, wouldn’t you be able to understand this situation a little bit?”
in a really pathetic way.
“It’s not me who’s cornered, it’s you.”
I greatly activated the gray aura flowing through my body.
“Nam Goong-hyuk.”
And…
“The Ancient Emperor’s Ashen Crown (A-) exclusive effect < Death Magic (B+) > is activated.
”
The corpses of the fishmen scream and resurrect according to the guidance of < Death Spirit Magic >.
Namgung-hyeok, who saw the scene, was startled and immediately shouted.
“Are you using witchcraft again! With this kind of enchantment, I…!”
“You can’t win? I’m sorry if you really think so.”
But I knew
“You don’t even have the magical power left to stand up to this witchcraft.”
Because of the chase just now, Namgoong-hyeok doesn’t have much strength left to fight against me.
“…”
Namgung-hyeok kept his mouth shut as if he knew about it.
I looked at him as if I was pathetic and muttered a little.
– Press down.
It was an extremely simple command that was manifested through < Death Magic >.
But even that was enough.
Eh eh ─ ─!
The army of the dead, which seemed to be suitable for the apocalypse…
united like beasts and driving Namgoong-hyuk.
