098. Proof (4)
Drip-tuk…
I stared at the front with the Blood Demon Sword dripping with blood in my hand.
Resilian leaned against the wall made of broken mirrors and was bleeding profusely.
The sword flame in his hand had long since disappeared before he knew it.
Resilian glanced down at the wound of death engraved on her chest, and immediately laughed out loud at what was funny.
“Ha ha ha…. This is the true flame of the sword…”
He said.
Just now, I miraculously entered the realm of sword flame and overpowered Resilian’s sword.
It broke the blade of his sword in half and cut his chest at the same time.
It was a wound so severe that I was sure that no one would ever survive, and Resilian seemed to be aware of that fact to some extent.
“…”
However, Resilian was neither obsessed with life nor angered by defeat.
Rather, he smiled happily as if he had something to learn and thanked me.
“It was a big help to me who couldn’t really use sword dye. Thank you, adventurer.”
I shook my head in disbelief at Resilian’s words.
“The help you gave me will be greater. If I hadn’t grasped the true principle of Geomki, I wouldn’t have been able to use it properly.”
It was real.
I couldn’t imagine that sword skill wasn’t just a skill that came out as a result of the unification of new swords.
The new sword union was simply a matter of how far one could handle mana with willpower.
Recognizing the sword as a body, mana permeates the sword, and then transfers willpower to the mana to form a blade that cuts through everything.
That was the principle of the sword technique.
The decisive battle known as sword flame was developed to break the sword skill by interpreting the principle of activating the sword skill at a higher level.
I could see why Namgung-hyuk had told me that skills were just imitations of martial arts.
When it reaches a certain level, it transmits willpower to magic power and even affects the laws of reality?
Such a fraudulent technology could not be properly implemented even with skills, and the value was considerable.
However, in the process of realizing Geomyeom, I couldn’t help but feel one question.
One person’s will has a great influence on mana and twisting reality is sword skill.
At the upper level, it is Geomyeom that maintains sword spirit with willpower and implants even the property of destroying sword spirit in mana.
“…why didn’t you use proper sword dye until the end?”
But why did Resilian use an incomplete sword flame?
He was the one who taught me not only the true trigger principle of Geomki but also how to activate Geom Flame.
Resilian has enough enlightenment and willpower to use sword flame like me.
However, as a result, he was unable to reach the level of true swordsmanship in the end.
The flame flickering from the blade was fragile and swung as if it could be extinguished at any moment.
As if he couldn’t properly transmit his will to his magical power…
“No way…”
“Looks like you noticed. I can’t properly move my magic with willpower.”
“What is that—.”
“I am innately incapable of controlling magical powers.”
“…”
“I wanted to become an imperial knight by walking the path of the sword, but… I couldn’t. ha ha Even though I had a sword talent, I didn’t have a magic talent.”
Resilian continued as if it were a memory of the past.
“I wanted to prove myself.”
The sound that would have cut their throats without hearing it in the past.
“I wanted to give a blow to those who laughed at me for not being able to control my magical powers.”
I stood still and listened to him calmly.
“So I cried and prayed. Anyone is fine, so if you give me the ability to handle magical powers, I will become your faithful sword.”
“…Then the God of Proof gave me strength.”
“yes. He allowed me to move magic through divine power. It was a rat tail of control, but it was enough.”
“…”
“I was able to implement an aura, and on the way to the next stage, the flame of the sword was manifested.”
“But it seems that he couldn’t use sword flame properly because he lacked magic control ability.”
At that, I slowly closed and opened my eyes and opened my mouth.
“…you were the greatest drone I’ve ever seen.”
It was sincere.
Among the challengers of the Moorim dimension, no one walked the path of true martial arts.
In terms of personality, not skill, he was a true warrior.
“It is nice to hear that. Adventurer, you were great too.”
Resilian smiled and said as if squeezing it out.
“You have proved your martial prowess and corrected your convictions.”
I just wanted to tell him that you just told me everything.
Resilian raised a hand to stop me from opening my mouth.
“If you defeat someone and prove your martial prowess, don’t harbor any regrets about it.”
Gradually, as if the soul was draining from Resilian’s voice, the energy faded.
“The path of martial arts is to carry on your shoulders the karma of the fleeting warriors.”
Her voice became as low as that of an ant, and Resilian slowly closed her eyes.
“Win, win, win again… Prove your path without regret…”
After those words that he mumbled in a dream, Resilian did not move any more.
At the same time, a dark aura slowly rose from Resilian’s body, and I finally noticed it.
「Absorbed the command of the priest, Resilian.」
「Skill increased by 14%.」
High Priest, Resilian, was no longer alive.
「The mastery of the unique property ‘Necromancy’ has reached 100%.」
「The grade of the unique property ‘Necromancy’ has risen by one level.
」 It became.
Hesitation is a luxury on the path of proving your own martial arts, and don’t judge right from wrong.
I couldn’t help but feel sad that the good person who had given me such realization had died.
Even if this world was embodied by the Tower of Trials and had no effect on the real world, that fact did not change.
Because it was this Resilian who gave me enlightenment and showed me the way of martial arts.
So it was natural to feel sadness, and it was only natural for guilt to seep into his heart.
But…
“…”
More I didn’t shake my hands or feel mental confusion.
I just calmly accepted his death and soon laid his body on the floor, leaning against the wall.
After laying his body neatly down, he put his sword beside him, half-closed, and the horse closed his eyes properly.
Resilian died with a light smile as if satisfied.
After looking at his corpse and meditating for a while, I said something I couldn’t bear to say.
“As you said… I win and win and win again. I will prove my martial skills.”
Currently, I have received so much from Resilian that it is difficult to put a price on it.
It was through him that he learned the true principle of sword technique as well as his conviction as a person who walks the path of martial arts.
So if I didn’t do that, I wouldn’t feel comfortable.
「The manager, ‘The Swordsman Who Kills God’, laughs weakly at your actions.」
「The manager, the ‘Hero of the Ruined World’, looks at your actions and is silent.]
「The manager, ‘Baekhak Swordsman’ Your behavior reminds you of the past.」
「The administrator, the ‘iron-blooded lord’, senses the quality of a monarch in your actions.』
I silently left the room made of broken mirrors, receiving the administrators’ gazes.
On the way to the fourth gate, I could see the broken mirror gradually changing from its broken form to a normal form.
The mirrors that continue as if they are becoming more and more intact mirrors feel like the shape of me changing as I pass through this gateway.
「Absorbs the spirit of Priest ‘John’ to permanently increase your abilities.」
「Absorbs the spirit of Priest ‘Jane’ to permanently increase your abilities.」 「
Absorbs the spirit of Priest ‘Resilian’ to permanently increase your abilities.] As soon as I reached
the end of the corridor, I absorbed all the spirits in preparation for an unexpected situation.
It was because these spirits were too wasteful to consume just as much as a passive shield.
「Muscle strength increased by 8」
「Agility increased by 6」
「Stamina increased by 7」
「Magic power increased by 8」 「
Durability increased by 9」
The pleasure of growth came to me that I had never been able to.
and.
「Absorbs one of the skills possessed by the priest, Resilian.」
After a long time, skill absorption was activated and a new skill was created.
「Acquire the skill ‘Indomitable Will (A-)’」
Right away, I opened the status window with a small mouth.
『Han Seong-yoon』
『Halo – Ruler』
『Muscle – 86』 『Stamina – 84』
『Agility – 85』 『Magic – 79』
『Endurance – 81』
『Unique Attribute – Necromancy (B)』
『Inherent Authority – Skill Synthesis 』
『Boss Power – Clear Sky Index (C-) Sword Mastery 劍炎之境 (A-) Steel Wings (C+) Iron Blooded Sword (A-)』 『Skills – See
details
』 Confirmed.
All of the stats are running towards triple digits, and it won’t be long before that happens.
Right away, I confirmed the new detailed effect of Necromancy, which had grown while absorbing Resilian’s command, in the status window.
Excluding the skill level, the explanatory text written below it has not changed…
『Detailed effect (6) – When absorbing the command of an opponent stronger than the user, the power can be extracted according to the judgment.』
Necromancy The sixth detailed effect created as the grade went up was considerable ability.
Can you extract power when absorbing a strong opponent’s spirit?
Even that fact would surprise me, but I still expected more that this unique trait was rated B-class.
‘I wonder what abilities will come out when I grow up a little more.’
Soon, I opened the skill window and checked the skill description for the newly acquired ‘Indomitable Will’.
『Skill – Indomitable Will (A-)』
『Proficiency – 27%』
『Description – It is a symbol of those who challenge the impossible to the end without giving in to despair.』
『Basic Effect – When encountering an opponent stronger than the user, the body is basically Ability greatly increases and concentration increases.』
『Detailed effect – When the skill is activated, it becomes easier to acquire enlightenment and the mental protection ability is greatly strengthened.』 It
is a skill with better abilities than you can imagine.
When dealing with a strong enemy, basic physical abilities greatly increase and concentration increases?
For me, who always had to fight only against strong opponents, this skill was like a handful of light.
It does not stop there, and when the skill is activated, it is easier to acquire enlightenment and the ability to protect the mind greatly increases.
‘It has the ability to support growth, so I’ll use it quite often.’
Feeling satisfied with that, I soon turned off the status window.
Now that he had briefly confirmed what he had acquired, it was time to move.
Awesome-.
I slowly opened the door leading to the fourth gateway and soon saw a mirrored room.
Although there were still cracks around the mirror, it was better than the room where Resilian was standing in broken glass.
“Uh… Looks like Lesilian is dead. This is a bit surprising.”
The high priest in charge of the fourth gateway was a small boy.
“Are you really an ordinary adventurer who takes on challenges…?”
The boy, who seemed to have just turned 10 years old, asked as if it were absurd.
I did not immediately answer that question, but first of all, I looked at the boy who was the guardian of the fourth gate.
The boy held a small mirror blade in each hand and wore a loose-fitting habit.
Somehow, seeing the different atmosphere, I felt like a real priest of God.
I looked at the boy quietly and then spoke in a tired tone.
“I don’t really want to talk. Please start the fourth gateway.”
At that, the boy stared at me gently and then said with a cold smile.
“Did that happen… you know what? Now you are out of your mind.”
At the tone of the boy, who seemed to be a psychiatrist, I replied indifferently.
“I know.”
However, despite my answer, the boy continued talking as if advising me.
“I don’t know what the martial arts-mad priest said, but you are slowly being consumed by martial arts madness.”
Do I even have the ability to see through what state I am in now?
‘To be devoured by the madness of martial arts…’
Perhaps the boy’s words were the most appropriate expression for my current state.
It was interesting, but I didn’t listen to it.
“so?”
“The madness of martial arts is not something ordinary people can handle. Give up the ordeal, go outside, and focus only on improving your mind and body for a while.”
“So what’s the difference?”
“At least you won’t be killed by me here. Throw away the idea that you can defeat me only with martial arts.”
To put it in a word, it means that if you believe only in my martial arts and rush at me, I will kill you.
Seeing the hidden meaning at once, I immediately shook my head and opened my mouth.
“It doesn’t matter, so you’d better start with the fourth test.”
“…It’s been a while since I’ve seen someone who is purely mad about martial arts like Resilian.”
The boy spoke as if he was fed up, then straightened up and introduced himself.
“I am Kairan, a preliminary apostle serving the God of Proof.”
prospective apostle.
While I was narrowing my eyes at a position that I could feel strong just by looking at it.
“From now on, according to the law of proof, you will have to prove your body to me.”
Kairan’s eyes flashed brightly, announcing the start of the fourth gateway.
and-.
“Come, adventurer who has surrendered to madness. Your body will end all the proofs here.”
Somehow, after finishing the words that even felt sacred, small wings sprouted from Kairan’s back.
Flying in the sky was a wing that could not even be dreamed of, but the energy felt there was enormous.
I could feel the flow of energy that was slightly different from magical power, but that was probably divine power.
‘It’s amplifying energy through the wings.’
Just as I strengthened my body using magic circuits, he was doing something similar.
Should I say that I am strengthening myself through the energy transmitted from my wings?
It seemed fitting that he possessed powerful abilities enough to call himself a reserve apostle.
but.
「The authority skill ‘Swordsword Territory’ is activated.」
「The skill ‘Grace of Wind’ is activated.」 「The skill ‘
Instantaneous Acceleration ‘ is activated.」
.
「I ran into a strong opponent that I couldn’t handle as a user.」
「The skill ‘Indomitable Will’ is activated.」
Now, it’s time to finish the proof of the disgusting body.
