Episode 144:
Quang. Quang. Quang.
Taehyun’s kicks caused the walls of the lab to shatter one after another.
Although it was restored immediately.
Taehyun, who had already picked up Ricky Hallis and carried him, had moved to the next space.
‘Just go a little further.’
I was able to understand the identity of the déjà vu I felt while fighting Venom.
The location of the gate that was difficult to detect.
After he took over the body of the Chairman of the Association.
The gray magic power surrounding the lab was heading there.
The flow was visible in the ‘eyes of a higher species’, which were transformed from the ‘eyes of a monster’.
‘Compared to the bloodshed, the burden is not that great. It’s a good skill.’
If the monster’s eyes could see the magic flowing within the body of a living being.
The eyes of higher species were able to see the flow of both living and inanimate objects.
‘The gate is not far away.’
Taehyun, who was once again trying to destroy the wall in front of him, fell to one knee due to sudden pain.
It was a rebound.
A message came to mind belatedly.
[The use of the skill Blood Rush (AA) has reached its limit. Cool time: 15 hours 20 minutes 23 seconds]
[Skill Eyes of a Higher Species (AA) are transformed into Skill Eyes of Demons (AA).] ‘
Well. I’ve been maintaining this for a long time.’
dump.
Taehyun sat down on the floor.
Fortunately, Venom wasn’t following.
‘Do you think you can hunt me at any time?’
The SS-rank monsters that Taehyun faced were Kaiselin and Centamion.
Venom was no different from them.
An arrogant personality that says he can hunt his opponent at any time.
So it would be okay to take a short break.
“are you okay?”
Ricky Harlis asked, leaning against the wall.
“It’s bearable. How much time is left?”
“8 minutes.”
“It’s a good thing to hear.”
“If I unlock this skill, will I be able to deal with Venom?”
“maybe. “It will happen.”
Taehyun’s unique skill ‘Predation’.
With that overwhelming power, the difference between favorable and unfavorable stats will not be a big problem.
She nodded and focused on her skills again.
Taehyun also sat cross-legged and took out all the remaining potion and drank it.
‘I never thought I’d face Venom here.’
From the beginning, I only planned to win Ricky Harlis’s heart and step down.
I was planning to just show Chairman Jeongz’s true intentions and get out.
That plan went awry and we ended up here.
‘There is not enough information.’
Venom of Gray Disease.
In its past life, it infected numerous humans and used them as hosts.
Centamion and Titan also caused numerous casualties.
‘The fear of force that can be seen and the fear of force that cannot be seen are different.’
In that respect, the fear it inflicted on people was more than that of an SS-class monster.
Just as the World Players Association (WPA) is in the hands of the United States.
It is no secret that the World Health Organization (WHO) is influenced by Chinese capital.
Even though Venom’s initial response failed, China made a fuss to hide this fact.
The World Health Organization also took China’s side following the logic of capital.
The infection spread quickly.
After passing the golden time, health organizations belatedly declared a pandemic, and the world was engulfed in chaos.
Just from what Taehyun remembers, more than 500 million people were infected.
The actual figure would be higher.
1 year.
This is the time it took to deal with all the parasites and hosts that remained even after defeating Venom.
‘At that time, it was only announced that the joint operation between the United States and China was successful…’
Now, China does not have the same status as in the previous life, and Venom has not yet left the dungeon.
The future changed when Taehyun returned and prevented the death of Ricky Harlis.
Currently, Taehyun had two options.
Should I just take out my body with Ricky Harlis?
or not.
‘Should I deal with Venom here?’
Looking at the current situation, it seemed wise to choose the former.
at that time.
Unexpected guys appeared from the opposite passage.
“Sooooo….”
“Save me….”
“Kim Tae-hyun….”
“Kill me….”
‘Is there still this much left?’
Hundreds at best.
Lab employees with gray spots were coming in from both sides.
This is the moment when Taehyun stands up to deal with them.
Ricky Hallis stopped Taehyun.
“It’s better. Taehyun Kim.”
“…?”
“Anyway, it was wrong for me to get out of here alone. so.”
Quaaaaaaaaa.
Her skill was activated once again along with green magic power.
“From now on, I’ll bet on you.”
Those affected by ‘energy drain’ began to scream and fall down.
After a while.
The message that was waiting appeared before Taehyun’s eyes.
Tiring.
[You can use the unique skill Predation (AA).]
[You can use the skill Lord’s Awe (AA).]
Taehyun opened the status window.
Name: Kim Tae-
hyun Age: 19
Grade: AA
Strength: 207 Stamina: 208 Speed: 190 Magic power: 290 Charisma: 150 Fatigue:
84%
Remaining magic power: 27/290
[Skill]
Predation (AA) – Can prey on a desired target. Magic Power: 50
Shadow Skin (X) – Strengthens the body and hides the body. Magic Power: 15
Monarch’s World (X) – Forms a special field strengthened with magic power. Magic Power: 20
Monarch’s Awe (AA) – Releases a spirit strengthened by magic power. Magic Power: 20
Chain of Binding (X) – Designates an opponent and binds them. Skill tracking and cancellation are possible. Magic Power: 20
Queen’s Man (X) – Summons Rosaria, Queen of Dream Demons. Magic Power: 200
Complete Hypnosis (X) – Specifies an opponent and hypnotizes them. Magic Power: 40
Blood Rush (AA) – Activates physical abilities. Magic Power: 200
Demon’s Eyes (AA) – Red eyes are activated. Magic Power: 10
“Did you unlock two skills?”
Sigh.
She raised the corners of her mouth with a tired look.
He looked relieved, as if his work had been completed.
“Whoa… it’s a bonus… so… make sure you win.”
dump.
Her fatigue reached its limit and she lost consciousness.
* * *
“Venom.”
A being that has taken over the body of the Chairman of the Association.
A being given the name Venom by the Chinese Players Association.
Gray Disease Venom spit out his name.
Regardless of what it was originally called, it was a name I really liked.
“Humans are an interesting species.”
Venom looked around, imitating fluent Chinese.
A significant portion of the dungeon conversion has already been completed.
By human standards, magic power that was rated SS grade was flowing throughout the laboratory.
Dungeon expansion.
Originally, this would have required more time, but due to human selfishness, that time was delayed.
At the center was the head of the Zhengzhi Association, whom he had taken as his host.
A stupid guy who dared to covet the power of a higher species like himself, even though he was a bug.
However, the ambition he wanted was not much different from Venom.
“Jungz. “I will make your ambition come true.”
Squeak. Squeak. Squeak. Squeak.
Venom made a disgusting sound and twisted his mouth.
At that time, a parasite that used the Chinese player’s body as its host approached.
[All humans in the dungeon have been infected.]
[Assemble the hosts.]
[As ordered.]
The parasite that took over the body of the advanced player quickly retreated.
[Ego. [There is not much time left.]
Venom drooled as he recalled the countless waits until now.
Chi profit.
The floor of the lab, which had been converted into a dungeon, could not stand it and simply melted.
The concentration was deeper than when dealing with Taehyun just moments ago.
Archduke Beelzebub.
I felt the strength I received from him gradually coming back.
Everything went according to plan.
It won’t be long before all of its original strength returns and the dungeon will break.
I couldn’t help but get excited thinking about humans being infected by countless parasites.
[Beelzebub. I will soon dedicate this place to you.]
Venom spoke the name of the Grand Duke he served.
A gray gate appeared in front of me.
The only exit from this dungeon.
Soon the last prey would take the bait and come on their own.
Squeak. Squeak. Squeak. Squeak.
At that time, Venom was smiling in satisfaction.
Hehehehe.
His antennae began to tremble slightly.
[Hmm?]
Belatedly, my body started to feel numb.
Clearly a higher species like yourself.
Or it was speculation emanating from something more.
[There is no way such a thing could exist in a place like this… No way…]
Venom’s yellow eyes narrowed.
A person came to mind.
A bug that made itself guard the exit. Prey.
A mutant with the power of Archduke Igmun.
Taehyun Kim.
[Right. Is this the real power you’ve been hiding?]
The desire for a perfect body.
It was instinct.
Venom’s hideous laughter rang out once again.
* * *
It was five more minutes later that Taehyun found the exit.
“Were you waiting too?”
Taehyun, who was carrying Ricky Harlis, looked at Venom with his back to the gate and said.
[It took longer than I thought.]
“The lab needs to be a little bigger. Ah, now we should call it a dungeon.”
[That doesn’t matter.]
Venom moved his wings.
A huge body arrived in front of Taehyun in an instant.
[I just need your body.]
Venom said, opening his ugly mouth.
The desire to chew and swallow Taehyun at any moment was boiling over.
Nevertheless, Taehyun showed no reaction.
“There was one like that not long ago.”
Jerk. Jerk.
Taehyun ignored Venom and walked toward the gate.
[Do you think he will let go again?]
This is the moment when Venom is about to rush towards Taehyun.
Tiring.
[Skill Lord’s Awe (AA) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
Kugugugugugung.
A gravity that had never been felt before weighed down Venom’s body.
Kwasik. Kwazijic.
The reptile-shaped feet became stuck in the floor as gravity grew stronger.
[Strengthens the Skill Lord’s Awe (AA). Specify the target. Magic power consumption accelerates. Output: 60%]
[…!!]
It was more magical power than expected.
It was when Venom was trying to shake off the skill by emitting gray magic power.
“Wait there. “Venom.”
[Strengthens the Skill Lord’s Awe (AA). Specify the target. Magic power consumption accelerates. Skill enhancement has reached its limit.]
The spirit activated with 100% output took over the area.
Kugugugugugugung.
Quad deuk.
[Huh.]
Venom was amazed at the power that made his body tremble.
It is truly one of the greatest skills among humans.
However, it is not at the level that gave me the creeps just a moment ago.
While Venom was interested in this interesting power, Taehyun was able to get Ricky Harlis out.
[Why aren’t you going out? Wasn’t he trying to run away from me?]
Venom asked without hiding his arrogance.
“I decided. “I will deal with you here.”
Squeak. Squeak. Squeak. Squeak.
Venom shook his body, not caring that his joints were creaking.
[I am a being who received the power of Grand Duke Beelzebub. How dare a bug like you believe in Igmun’s power…]
Taehyun didn’t listen until the end.
“Who says a bug is a bug? And it’s not like the Archduke.”
[…?]
“This is the power of the king.”
Tiring.
[Unique skill Predation (AA) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
“I’ll eat it without a trace.”
Quaaaaaaaaa.
Dark red magical power revealed its teeth.
