Episode 225
The whole world was in an uproar over the death of the shadow.
This is because the video of the battle between Taehyun and the demonized shadow went viral.
Taehyun did not break the awakened oath he made with the Chinese high-ranking officials.
Originally, only New Korea and the United States knew about China’s demonization experiments.
Among them, Taehyun is the most influential, so he signed the contract on his behalf.
However, New Korea was a liberal democratic country, and it was impossible to control everything that occurred in random circumstances.
Really by accident.
The secret prison of the New Korea Players Association, which was searching for the shadows.
The CEO and employees of TH Company were passing nearby.
They filmed the battle between Shadow and Taehyun and sent it to each broadcasting station, and the suspicions of those who saw the demonization with their own eyes grew increasingly.
It only led to the unexplored Guangzhou dungeon and the gray disease that is currently rampant.
Doubts become rumors and rumors become convictions.
That’s how the rumor spread that China was behind the shadows and demons.
* * *
Beijing, China.
Chairman Zheng Cheng threw the ashtray out of his room.
A loud crashing sound was heard one after another.
“Damn Kim Tae-hyun… How dare this small country…”
He was uncharacteristically excited for a leader leading a country.
This is because China is the one suffering the most from this incident.
I thought I had cut off the tail of Xu Jain.
A video of the shadow becoming a demon was floating around the internet and was being linked to the shame of the great country.
That alone worsened public opinion.
The government was being pointed out as the mastermind behind all of this.
“Kim Tae-hyun… Kim Tae-hyun… Kim Tae-hyun!!!”
Jeongcheong shouted out Taehyeon’s name.
A video of a battle with a shadow floating around in the world.
Whether Taehyun intended it or not.
Compared to New Korea’s gains, China suffered great losses.
How can I avenge this humiliation?
No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t come up with an answer.
The new Korea is already a powerful country recognized by the world.
On the other hand, China was caught up in all sorts of incidents and lost many of its key players.
There is no justification and there is no benefit to be gained.
It was exactly that kind of situation.
“shit!!”
bang!!
It was at that time that an angry Jeongcheong slammed his fist on the table.
bang. bang. bang.
Quang.
There was a small commotion outside.
No, it was too one-sided to be called a disturbance.
“What’s going on outside?!!”
Jeongcheong, whose nerves became sharp, shouted.
Rattling.
The person who opened the door and came in was not his secretary.
man. It was a face that Jeongcheong was familiar with.
“Black hole….”
The mysterious person behind the shadow.
If New Korea had not disclosed his identity, his nationality would not have been known.
A man who was considered one of the worst demons along with Kasim Jort was standing in front of him.
“Are you here to kill me?”
Jeong Cheong asked cautiously.
If it’s true, it’s as good as already being dead.
Fortunately.
“No way.”
Min Ji-hong smiled and continued.
“I’m just curious. Are you going to just suffer like this?”
“…!!”
I only said one word.
From that alone, Jeongcheong seemed to know what purpose the black hole came here for.
‘You’re trying to carry on what you did with Shadow.’
At the same time as I was thinking that, I heard footsteps.
Dozens of players came into Jeongcheong’s room belatedly.
There were twenty players who were always on standby around the comment room.
They are comparable to the SS soldiers lying outside the door.
“Go away. “You are not the one to deal with.”
At Jeongcheong’s words, twenty members of the SS quietly left without asking any questions.
“It’s a great choice.”
Min Ji-hong sat on the sofa.
“black hole. “What are you doing here?”
“There must be something I was doing with my partner. “Did you try to step out?”
“….”
It was a one-sided question.
“If you were thinking of doing that, you made the wrong decision.”
Cheeik.
Min Ji-hong lit a cigar that was lying on the table.
“Aren’t you the leader of a great country?”
“….”
All Jeongcheong could do was remain silent.
Min Ji-hong exuded an undeniable presence without using any power.
Smoke came out of Min Ji-hong’s mouth.
“Whew… choose.”
“What… do you mean?”
“Are we just going to watch the great power sink like this? Or would you like to compete with me?”
“…!!”
I was surprised for a moment.
Jeong Cheong’s head turned quickly.
‘China’s power has already been greatly reduced.’
The external image was also the same.
Isn’t this being proposed by a man who is an anti-aircraft contractor and is considered the worst mineman?
‘There’s nothing left to lose.’
The thought didn’t last long.
Jeong Cheong, who was sitting in front of Min Ji-hong, likewise lit a cigar.
He took a deep sip and nodded.
“I will join you.”
Smirk.
Min Ji-hong raised the corner of her mouth and held out her hand.
“Congratulations, Chairman. “You have saved countless people through your current choices.”
Min Ji-hong rubbed the remaining cigar into the ashtray.
“Would you like to hear the plan?”
Jeong Cheong asked, his eyes shining.
A faint smile appeared on Min Ji-hong’s lips.
He had no intention of letting Shadow’s death be in vain.
“Let’s use the gray disease first.”
* * *
Tiring.
[Ends skill Memorize (S).]
Pazuzuzu.
When I canceled the skill, the image flowing in my head disappeared along with it.
The original association president’s office came into the eyes of those within the scope of the skill.
“Amazing….”
“When will I get a skill like this again….”
“Huh….”
“That’s amazing….” These
were the reactions shown one by one by Park Seong-jin, Go Tae-wook, Ji Jin-hee, and Jeong Han-soo.
This is because through Memorize, Taehyun showed a part of what he glimpsed in Shadow’s memories.
‘Memorize’ was different from picky predation.
Perfect control like a video editing program is impossible.
Just being able to partially select a section and show it was very helpful.
That was why I was able to hide things related to the Archduke while sharing information with the four people.
“Are you saying that everything we just saw was true?”
Ji Jin-hee asked with a stern expression.
“It’s all true.”
Gray disease is spreading beyond Asia and around the world.
A vaccine has not yet been developed, and Taesan Pharmaceutical’s palliative is not complete.
What Taehyun saw was just that much.
These are the things that Shadow shared with Vice President Lee Jeong-soo and Association President Xu Ja-in.
Go Tae-wook, who quickly grasped the situation, opened his mouth.
“If this happens, there will be no need to risk your life on Taesan Pharmaceutical’s palliatives.”
“I heard that not only Alchemist but also overseas have not yet created a vaccine.”
Jeong Han-su, who attended the meeting on behalf of Yoo Ah-young, said.
‘I guess so.’
Taehyun said yes without answering.
In my previous life, it was the United States that developed the vaccine for gray disease.
Even if they live today, their scientific power will not be much different.
‘We must exchange information with the United States.’
Taehyun came to that conclusion alone.
At that time, I thought I would meet Kevin Lee, the president of the association, for the first time in a long time.
Jeong Han-soo received a phone call asking for understanding.
“They say they have discovered Vice Chairman Lee Jeong-soo’s hideout. “What are you going to do?”
“I’ll go.”
Seongjin Park applied.
Ji Jin-hee nodded.
“I will also apply. “What will Taehyun do?”
Normally, sending only two people would be enough, but there was already a precedent like Yoo Ah-young.
If an opponent like Min Ji-hong or Kasim Jort appears, Tae-hyun is the only one who can ultimately face him.
“I will follow the last steps.”
“I understand. “Then, I will convey my future plans through earrings.”
That’s how the meeting ended.
* * *
After the meeting, Taehyun entered Alchemist’s VVIP room.
This is because the association is in the midst of repairs due to an attack by a shadow a few days ago.
Taehyun opened the status window.
Name: Kim Tae-
hyun Age: 20
Grade: S
Strength: 339 Stamina: 338 Speed: 332 Magic power: 485 Charisma: 255 Fatigue:
22%
Remaining magic power: 485/485
[Unique skill]
Predation (SS) – Can prey on the desired target. . Magic Power: 120
[General Skill]
Complete Hypnosis (S) – Specifies the opponent and hypnotizes them. Magic Power: 100
Blood Rush (S) – Activates physical abilities. Magic Power: 100
Eyes of a higher species (S) – Sees through the opponent. Magic Power: 10
Apocalypse (S) – Forms an infinite field. Magic Power: 200
Dragon’s Rage (S) – Radiates a spirit strengthened by magic power. Magic Power: 100
Demon Beast (S) – Mimics the body. Magic Power: 170
Energy Compose (S) – Materializes energy made of magic power. Magic Power: 60
Energy Drain (S) – Absorbs the opponent’s magic power. Magic Power: 60
Memorize (S) – Activates recording magic. Magic Power: 300
Portal (S) – Creates a warp gate with set coordinates. Magic Power: 100
Apostle of Darkness (S) – Controls darkness made of magic power. Magic Power: 80
[Summoning Skill]
Rosaria (S) – Summons Rosaria, the queen of nightmares. Magic Power: 300
Hazard (S) – Summons the Dragon Lord Hazard. Magic Power: 11000
Igmun (S) – Summons Vampire Lord Igmun. Magic Power: 550
Orgal (S) – Summons the Demon King Orgal. Magic Power: 7800
Beelzebub (S) – Summons the demon king Beelzebub. Magic Power: 10000
Jormungand (S) – Summons the Demon Sea King Jormungand. Magic Power: 9000
Typhon (S) – Summons the giant king Typhon. Magic power: 99999
What has changed is a slight stat increase.
And the magic power of the skills ‘Demonization’ and ‘Orgal’ has been reduced, and ‘Apostle of Darkness’ has been newly registered.
“I finally got it.”
Taehyun smiled satisfied.
The reason why Shadow was able to avoid the Association’s pursuit and survive until now.
This may be due to the individual’s outstanding military power, but the uniqueness of the skill called ‘Apostle of Darkness’ was even greater.
And now that skill has become Taehyun’s.
Taehyun tilted his head as he read the explanation on the status window.
“The explanation is somewhat comprehensive…”
I thought it was a slightly more intuitive skill.
However, when I actually devoured it, the explanation was vague enough to call it a movement skill.
Taehyun knew from experience that these skills usually depend on the user’s capabilities.
Tiring.
[Skill Dark Apostle (S) has been activated. Please specify the shape.]
‘Shape?’
It was a type of message I had never seen before.
Suddenly, I remembered that the shadow was embodying a scythe.
‘It’s a scythe…’
At the same time.
Slurp.
A pitch-black sickle was created in Taehyeon’s hand.
It was a sloppy design compared to what Shadow used.
Gang. Gang.
Taehyun flicked the cutting edge of the scythe with his finger.
“Is the intensity at a unique level?”
I just happened to need a useful weapon.
‘But what we need right now is a mobile device.’
Since ‘Portal’ was a skill that Taehyun created artificially, it was difficult to use.
It was a half-baked gate skill that was difficult to move without the opponent’s magical power.
I tried a few more times, but all they told me was to specify the shape.
No message related to movement appeared.
“I guess we need enlightenment.”
Just as predating Ricky Harlis’ ‘Energy Compose’ and ‘Energy Drain’ did not immediately create a gate.
It seemed that ‘Apostle of Darkness’ should also be used only as a weapon materialization for the time being.
“Well, it’s not like skills go anywhere.”
It’s something you just have to figure out gradually.
While I was thinking so.
Beep-beep-beep-
The earrings rang.
[Sender – Unknown]
‘Who is it?’
The earrings Taehyun uses are products that have been inspected by Night Walker.
No contact was allowed except for a small number of people.
Taehyun guessed who the person was and responded to the call.
Beep-
“This is Kim Tae-hyun.”
[Nice to meet you, Rosaria’s contractor.]
“…!!”
I was momentarily surprised by the unexpected greeting.
[I am Hazard’s contractor. Can I meet you for a moment?] A
lively voice was heard from the other party.
