Episode 337 Initiative
[Koooooo!]
[Kuaaa!]
The spirits that received the light of the World Tree looked up at the sky and roared.
The first is Ignis. The red flames heating up Ignis’ whole body turned bright red, and his energy began to amplify.
Hahaha!
Be scared. A red-hot flame that burned everything Ignis wanted covered his entire body.
[Ignis’ characteristic < Red Flame > is strengthened to < Intimidation >.]
-What is this all of a sudden?
‘Is the red flame a threat?’
The darkness twisted the blade and Baek Woo-jin’s eyes widened. Red Flame is Ignis’ basic flame, and Red Flame is a special flame that consumes a lot of spirit power.
There is a black flame that is stronger than the Fire Flame, but it is the ultimate flame that Ignis cannot use alone. Being able to use the Fire Flame as a basic flame like the Red Flame was a huge benefit.
Coo coo coo coo!
The air vibrated and Ignis’ energy grew stronger.
‘It’s not just fear.’
Ignis’ energy and size were also growing surprisingly. It was so large and powerful that it was believed to be a red dragon.
[Kyaoooo!]
Baek Woo-jin turned his head to the roar he heard next to Ignis.
‘Sulbing.’
This time it’s snowing. Its silver feathers are turning white like drawing paper.
Hwaaaah!
White steam rises from Sulbing’s perfectly white body. Just by looking at it, you could tell that it was surrounded by Baek Bing.
[The basic attribute < Silver Snow > grows into < White Ice >.]
The contents of the message window were also similar. The story was that silver snow, which can be used as much as you like, has changed into the characteristic white ice.
The ultimate ability that Sulbing has is Red Ice, but like Ignis, it is an ability that cannot be used by Sulbing alone.
It was no exaggeration to say that with Eunseol becoming Baekbing, Seolbing’s abilities became more than 50% stronger.
Coo coo coo coo!
Snow Bing also began to expand in size and energy. Even if the legendary phoenix descended, it seemed that the current snow ice would be inferior in strength and size.
[Koo!]
[Kyaaa!]
Ignis and Sulbing rose into the sky with their huge bodies and began to show off their size and color. Although it grew in size, it still had a childlike personality.
[Crrr!]
[Clou!]
On the other hand, unlike Ignis and Sulbing, no special changes occurred for Leo and Chrome. Only the size and spirit energy grew.
Because he was not recognized by the Spirit King, his growth seemed to be limited.
The gentle guys seemed to like that alone and came towards me, letting out happy cries.
Wooooow!
The light from the World Tree did not stop even after growing the four spirits and fell towards Baek Woo-jin.
-What the hell! Why is it coming to you! damage! If you hit that wrong, it’s a goal!
The darkness screamed. Aside from the spirit, isn’t it too much to let Baek Woo-jin grow up?
-World Tree, you bastard! Did you work it out with the system? You crossed the line!
Looking at the big picture, we can acknowledge the growth of the spirit, but we can never see Baek Woo-jin grow. Anger burned.
‘You’re laughing.’
Baek Woo-jin ignored the words of darkness and received the light of the World Tree with his whole body.
Wooooow!
The soft energy poured out by the World Tree flowed into the heart where elemental power was gathered.
‘It’s just seeping in.’
There was no need to use spirit energy or raise Lasadum’s aura. The spirit energy bestowed by the World Tree very naturally melted into his body.
Ding!
[I received the energy of the World Tree.]
[The level of the divine jade has increased.]
[The mana ability has increased.]
[The intelligence ability has increased.]
[The mental power ability has increased.]
“Ah!”
Baek Woo-jin clenched his fists. A shiver ran down my back as the pure energy welled up like spring water.
-Like this kind of bastard!
The darkness jumped and screamed like a freshly caught fish.
-What kind of crazy is this!
It was so absurd that it amplified the energy of the four spirits and raised the level of Baek Woo-jin’s abilities and characteristics, I felt like I was going out of my mind.
-it’s crazy! Everyone is crazy!
It wasn’t just the system that went crazy. Among those who gave Baek Woo-jin, not a single one was sane.
“The World Tree has repaid the prosecutor.”
Sylvia approached and smiled kindly.
“yes? What is that…”
“I knew that the person who protected the World Tree was the prosecutor. “I’m paying back now for not being able to repay you in return because I didn’t have the power at the time.”
“Ah…”
-Does that make sense! How can a tree remember that! It’s all a lie! This is a trick of the system….
‘Black.’
I pushed away the rampaging darkness and stroked the World Tree.
Whoa.
The branches of the World Tree that seem to reach the sky are slightly shaking. It seemed like he was saying that he was grateful.
‘Thank you too.’
Baek Woo-jin smiled and took his hand away.
“But…”
Sylvia looked up at Ignis and Snow Bing in confusion.
“Now there are two spirits who have received the king’s approval.”
Just looking at Ignis alone was surprising, but I couldn’t help but be shocked to see that it was also accompanied by a vessel recognized by the Water Spirit King.
‘Both have gone far beyond the top level.’
Thanks to today’s gift, those two will soon be able to transcend the word “spirit” and reach the throne of true kings.
‘There are two spirit kings….’
No matter where I look in history, I have never heard of a human possessing two spirit kings. No, neither dragons nor high elves have ever had two spirit kings.
Baek Woo-jin was on the verge of achieving something that could be called the first on this continent.
“You said you caught a blue dragon earlier, right?”
“Ah yes!”
“At that time, we also took the Spirit King exam. “Thanks to you, that guy was able to get the king’s approval.”
Baek Woo-jin raised his hand and pointed at Sulbing, who had spread his wings.
“Huh…”
Sylvia followed the hand and shook her head. The more I listen to Baek Woo-jin’s words, the more I am surprised that he took the test of the spirit while catching the dragon.
“Now stop.”
When Baek Woo-jin snapped his fingers, all the spirits returned to the size of dogs.
Leo and Chrome looked the same as before, but Ignis and Sulbing had changed to red and white, just like their main bodies.
“Thank you all for your hard work. Please continue to take good care of me….”
“Crung!”
“Kyaow!”
Ignis snorted and spread his palms, and Sulbing also flapped his wings.
“Let’s give a high five?”
Baek Woo-jin grinned and tried to join hands, but the spirits frowned and folded their hands and wings.
“Kyaung!”
The two spirits that landed on the ground pecked at their legs and held out their hands and wings again.
-Damn high fives! I want food!
At the shout of darkness, Baek Woo-jin looked at the spirits and sighed deeply.
“Haa, you gluttons who don’t know the atmosphere….”
**
Baek Woo-jin rented a corner of the forest and took out boneless chicken, mint chocolate ice cream, earthworm jelly soup, and rice that he had stored in the dark inventory.
“Crumbling!”
“Kyao!”
“Gorolong!”
The spirits stuck their heads into their respective bowls and inhaled the food as if possessed.
“You’re eating well.”
-Do you get full just by looking at them eating?
“no.”
Baek Woo-jin shook his head vigorously.
“What’s so beautiful about unloving guys who prefer snacks more than their owners? “You can at least give me a high five!”
-Have you still thought about that? To be boring.
The darkness spread and laughed at Baek Woo-jin.
“What’s my personality like? “I brought all the food to feed them!”
I brought a tablet PC and portable batteries for the darkness, and a mountain of snacks for the spirits. Where in the world is there a master like this?
-Oh right! drama! You haven’t seen it lately!
Darkness flew in front of Baek Woo-jin’s eyes. I couldn’t even watch a drama for a few days because I was running all the way here.
-Play it! Play it right now!
“I’ll play it later tonight. “Get out of the way.”
-okay! But what are you going to do?
“I need to check the status window.”
Baek Woo-jin pushed the darkness aside and brought up the status window.
< Basic information >
Name: Baek Woo-jin.
Age: 21 years old.
Title: Master of the Demon Sword and 20 others.
Rank: Level 8.
Skills: Cain’s Auror Practice (Level 9) Lasadum’s Aura (Ink Lightning) Super Concentration (Level 6) Black King’s Bullet (Level 6) Muryeongcham (Level 5) Lightning Island (Level 5) Battle Characteristics of Transcendent Delay (Level 4) Stages) Guan Ilgeuk (Level 4) Nakseongwihwa (Level 4) Sleeping Dragon Soul (Level 3) Heavenly Poison Immortal Sword Flame Type (Level 3) Myeongjyeong Index The Eye that Sees the Flow Gwangho Island (Level 3) Super Recovery (Breath of Recovery) Perfect Sword Intent Conductor Wind Wall Sword Mark (Level 3) Geomchi (Level 3) Four Star Style Nakil Cham (Level 3) Barrier Force Field Divine Adaptation Darkness Adaptation Shinsal (Level 2) Diamond Buddha Ingot (Level 6) Heavenly Body (Level 5) Spiritual Jade (Level 6) Black brilliance. The king’s fighting wall, the king’s spirit, the pitch-black wall, the one who fights alone, the extreme of Yanguisimgong. Bukmyeong Divine Art (Level 4), Honwon’s Great Power Demon (Level 3), Balrog’s Fighting Spirit (Level 3), Yam (Level 1), Incomplete Precognition.
< Abilities >
Body: 92/110 (Superlative) (+92)
Swordsmanship: 94/110 (Superior) (+139)
Mana: 94/110 (Superior) (+117)
Intelligence: 93/110 (Superior) (+57) )
Physical Strength: 92/110 (Superlative) (+108)
Mental Strength: 93/110 (Superior) (+103)
Points: 35000 points.
“My mouth is dropping.”
Baek Woo-jin grinned. Looking at those numerous characteristics and abilities exceeding 90, I naturally laugh.
‘It definitely went up.’
Thanks to the energy of the World Tree, the spirit’s jade and ability levels, which increase the spirit’s power, were increased.
-Ugh….
Darkness groaned. Unlike Baek Woo-jin, looking at that crowded status window made me feel stuffy. Especially when I looked at the ability level that exceeded 100, it felt like someone was squeezing my neck.
“Would you like to use some points?”
-okay. If you save it, it becomes shit. Write some.
“I guess it’s okay to just take it in one go, right?”
I used all my points and used my sword skills.
Ding!
[All abilities must be 100.]
-Huh?
“It seems that all abilities have to be 100 before you can raise them further?”
It seemed like I had to get all my abilities to 100 before I could move on to the next level.
“Then…”
Baek Woo-jin used 33,000 points to increase physical strength, 1 sword skill, 1 mana, 1 intelligence, 2 stamina, 3 mental strength, and a total of 10 points.
When everything except my body reached 95, my whole body was so full of vitality that I got goosebumps. My confidence has soared to the point that I can win even if I fight a martial god right now.
-Ah, I get upset even if I use points, and I get upset even if I don’t use them! Everyone is pissed!
Darkness grunted as if he didn’t like everything.
“You’re so screwed up too. “It’s twisted.”
-Green one!
“They say you don’t learn anything from watching dramas. Soften your personality a little… hmm?”
Baek Woo-jin stopped talking and turned his head to the right.
“Master!”
Dapple was smiling broadly and waving his hand.
“I heard you handled it all by yourself! thank you! thank you!”
Dappl said thank you and put his head on the ground.
“I didn’t do it alone.”
Baek Woo-jin shook his head and patted Ignis, who was eating boneless chicken.
“Kyaarung!”
Ignis glared back, as if telling him not to touch it while eating, and then put his head into the bowl again.
-Take care of your spirit personality, not mine.
“Kuhm…”
Baek Woo-jin cleared his throat and approached Deple.
“What about Moon Ju-young and Moo Young-gaek?”
“They are both looking at the castle.”
“Be careful of unaccompanied guests. “That guy is really the guy who stole your report.”
“Of course I know.”
Dapple nodded vigorously as if he knew.
“Oh, and…”
Dapple continued, licking his lips.
“Support has arrived from the Seiran Alliance.”
**
Baek Woo-jin followed Dapple back to Linden Castle.
“What kind of place is the Seiran Alliance?”
“It is an alliance of five eastern-leaning provinces. “The person who came today is Lord Volfor of Barex Castle.”
Dapple raised his finger and explained the Seiran Alliance.
“They all only use Linden Castle as a surveillance and reconnaissance base and want us all to move towards the Seiran Alliance.”
“huh? movement?”
“Actually, they are trying to take Sylvia, rather than us.”
“Because she is a high elf of abundance?”
“yes. Because his power is special. In addition, Lord Bolfor fell in love with Sylvia.”
Dapple lowered his voice as if it were a secret.
“The reason I ran so fast today was not to stop the empire, but to take Sylvia away.”
“Then did I interrupt you?”
“I try not to show it off, but when I heard that the prosecutor and the spirit stopped the empire, my impression immediately grew.”
Dapple giggled and laughed a little.
“okay?”
Baek Woo-jin smiled slightly.
‘It must feel like the winning lottery ticket fell into the gutter.’
He tried to use the Empire’s attack as an opportunity to drag Silvia away, but since the whole situation was ended by him, he seemed to be completely annoyed.
“How is your relationship with Seiran?”
“We are also part of that coalition. The five castle lords of the Seiran Alliance, the lord of Shukan Castle, me, the lord of Linden Castle, and Sylvia, the ruler of the Rhine Forest. Like this, eight people make decisions by voting like Ramelun. But…”
Dapple’s face hardened.
“The opinions of Seiran’s side are always the same, so we have no choice but to do as they say. In fact, the previous decision called for abandoning Linden Castle and the Rhine Forest, but Sylvia refused, so they still remain.”
“I guess the reason for abandoning this place is to protect Seiran more firmly. “Use Sylvia to supply food.”
“you’re right. But that’s nonsense.”
-Anyway, humans…
Darkness clicked his tongue.
-Even though there is a powerful enemy called the Empire in front of us, we still try to consider each other’s interests. It’s still the same.
‘Because humans are such creatures.’
Baek Woo-jin smiled slightly and entered the wide open Linden Castle.
Among the elite rangers waving blue capes, a red-haired middle-aged man and Sylvia were seen.
“look. There is no way something like this won’t happen again today! Coming our way is beneficial to both Sylvia and the elves! “If you come to Barex Castle, I can protect you until the end.”
“But the World Tree is here. You can never throw it away. And he came back too.”
The red-haired middle-aged man was spreading his hands out in excitement, while Sylvia shook her head with a calm expression.
Just by looking at him, he could tell that the man was Bulfor, the lord of Barex Castle.
“uh?”
Sylvia discovered Baek Woo-jin and opened her eyes.
“Are you finished talking with the spirits?”
Unlike when talking to Bulfor, Sylvia’s expression became richer.
“yes. “It just ended.”
“okay.”
Even though it was an insignificant conversation, Sylvia’s voice rose in tone and a light blush bloomed on her cheeks. Bulfor’s face was crushed like a tin can when he saw that.
“Hmm…”
Bulfor came in front of Baek Woo-jin with a cold gaze.
“It appears he is a black swordsman.”
“You…”
Baek Woo-jin pretended not to know anything and tilted his head.
“This is Vulfor, the lord of Barex Castle, part of the Seiran Alliance. “You came all the way here to help us.”
“It’s called Bulpor.”
“This is Baek Woo-jin.”
Baek Woo-jin made eye contact with Bulpor and examined his energy. It feels light, fast, and sharp. Looking at the bare arch on his back and the light clothing, it seemed like he was an archer, not a swordsman.
“I heard that you defeated the imperial army alone. “You’re amazing.”
“Not to that extent.”
Baek Woo-jin shook his head.
“Well, they say the power of that giant fire spirit was amazing.”
“Hmm?”
“The prosecutor has a special Flame Drake. Didn’t you defeat the empire’s army with the power of that spirit? “I envy you for having such a powerful spirit.”
At Bulfor’s words, the surrounding atmosphere calmed down. Unlike saying it was amazing, it was full of praise for the spirit.
-Ha, it’s still the same.
‘what?’
-They don’t recognize wizards or spiritists. Being strong is being strong. Anyway, idiots aren’t idiots for nothing.
Darkness nervously twisted the blade as if it did not like Bulpor.
“no. “The swordsman is not a spirit, but a swordsman…”
“Ah, I know that the black swordsman is also famous for his swordsmanship. However, what made him a legend was the special Flame Drake. “I was just telling the truth.”
Sylvia tried to speak directly about Baek Woo-jin’s performance, but Bulpor became even more irritated by that. He was blatantly ignoring himself and sending spirits to him.
“Still, thanks to that spirit, we were able to stop the empire’s attack without anyone getting hurt, so it’s fortunate. “Good.”
Bulfor brought out a spirit at the end of each sentence. It’s like you can’t do anything without the spirit.
‘Fight as soon as you see it. ‘It’s as expected.’
Baek Woo-jin chuckled. As I heard from Dapple, Bulfor was openly arguing with him.
-This guy can see the future. see.
Darkness clicked its tongue, knowing what would happen to Bulpor.
“My spirit is definitely strong. However, I am no better than him.”
Baek Woo-jin frowned as if he had been swayed by an argument.
“Oh, of course I know that. “I apologize if you felt offended.”
Contrary to his words of apology, the smile on Bulfor’s mouth was not erased.
-Wow, you bastard. Are you asking me to start a fight?
‘I know.’
Despite his frowning appearance, Baek Woo-jin was smiling on the inside. His current outwardly revealed strength is at level 8. Bulfor just saw that and started an open fight.
‘It’s fresh.’
I was intrigued because I had rarely been challenged in this way since I became stronger. Although it was childish, I decided to accept his argument.
-Shit-headed bastard. I’m going to get so excited and cry.
Darkness gently rubbed the blade of the sword as if looking forward to it.
“It’s been a while since I came here to relax, but everything has been cleaned up so there’s nothing to do.”
“Then would you like to spar with me?”
Baek Woo-jin called Bulpor, who was turning around. Bulfor suddenly turned his head as if he had been waiting.
“Sparring?”
“Since you said there is nothing to do, I think it wouldn’t be a bad idea to spar with my sword and your palace without the spirit.”
Baek Woo-jin’s lips trembled slightly as if he was annoyed.
-This lip acting, your acting is really….
Heukam stuck out his tongue at the details of that acting.
‘I finally caught it.’
Bulfor grinned, looking at Baek Woo-jin’s stiff face. The result of blatantly launching the spirit and ignoring his power came back.
‘You brought it all on yourself.’
When I first heard that the Empire had appeared near Linden Castle, my first emotion was joy.
With the expectation of finally getting Sylvia, I ran like crazy, even using a temporary portal, but by the time I arrived here, all of the imperial army had been captured or dead.
When I asked the reason, I was told that a black swordsman who had been missing appeared and stopped the empire.
I was annoyed that my chance to get Sylvia was lost, but it seemed like a better opportunity had arisen.
‘If I defeat Baek Woo-jin, Sylvia will see me again and it won’t be difficult to take her with me.’
Bulfor grinned and nodded.
“great. “That would be fun.”
“But it’s no fun if you just do it.”
Baek Woo-jin raised one finger.
“How about we make a bet?”
“bet? What bet are you talking about?”
“Anything the other person can accept. “If you’re the lord of the castle, you should bet this much.”
“Hmm…”
Bulpor stroked his chin and looked at Baek Woo-jin. His energy is at a similar level to mine. However, since I was a prosecutor, I didn’t have the slightest thought that I would lose.
“If you don’t like it, quit. Hello Sylvia. Our accommodation….”
“Good job!” “I’ll accept that bet. If I lose, I’ll do you any favors!”
When Baek Woo-jin called Sylvia with a disappointed expression, Bulfor hurriedly raised his hand.
“Prepare for sparring!”
At Bulfor’s words, the rangers who came with him began to move outside the castle.
“….”
Baek Woo-jin smiled as he looked at Bulpor, who had his back turned.
‘You will enter Barex Castle for free.’
