Episode 233:
I came to my senses.
I frowned due to the severe headache.
‘Damn… my brain feels like it’s going to explode.’
It is the body that endures the skill, but it is the mind that activates it.
In that respect, this kind of overload that pushes the brain to its limit was not desirable.
It felt similar to when I unleashed all my skills in Noname’s personal space.
If I hadn’t fainted, my brain might have exploded.
I realized once again how terrible Rosaria’s mental control was.
‘Rosaria…?’
Taehyun forced his eyes open and looked for her.
Quang. Kwaaang.
Unlike blurred vision.
The sound of the explosion was so vivid that it felt like it was coming from right next to me.
‘Explosion…?’
My head was spinning rapidly during the headache.
This is Taehyun’s imaginary world.
If an explosion occurs in such a place, there is only one reason.
‘Doppelganger…!!’
Just a little while ago, my mind was in a dazed, half-asleep state.
My mind and body lit up just by thinking of my doppelganger.
Kwaaang. bang.
Unlike the explosion sound heard right next to you.
The doppelganger and Rosaria could be seen in the distance.
Cracks in space were visible here and there, as if the battle had already begun for some time.
It meant that a huge amount of magical power was colliding with Taehyeon, which was greater than Taehyun’s mental power to maintain the image world.
Phew. Huh.
Cooung. Cooung. Cooung.
Rosaria’s numerous tentacles stuck to the ground, targeting the doppelganger.
I knew it instinctively.
Each tentacle is loaded with power that wouldn’t be surprising even if it were the season of an SSS-level monster.
However, the doppelganger easily avoided such attacks or simply struck them away with its demonized hands.
The explosion sound I heard came from right there.
‘Damn… why did that damn guy come out again?’
It’s not that I didn’t know this would happen.
There was just a slight expectation that Rosaria would not interfere as it was related to the growth of self-confidence and courage in coming here even after knowing the existence of the doppelganger.
but.
Kwaang!!!
The two were clashing so violently that Taehyun’s expectations were shattered.
‘He’s a guy I really can’t get along with.’
Taehyun clicked his tongue as he watched the guy running around like a crazy person.
He didn’t seem to care whether Rosaria was Taehyun’s ally or not.
They are just uninvited guests who have invaded their territory, and they are just tasty prey.
‘I don’t think I will quit unless one of them dies.’
It defends itself against tentacles tightening from all directions and the swirling wind.
Contrary to expectations, the battle was going in the doppelganger’s favor.
It was an unbelievable amount of growth compared to when I dealt with him before.
Although Igmun’s alter ego had recently been sent to the image world, it was my first time seeing the battle between the archduke and his doppelganger in person.
‘I never thought it would be this overwhelming…’
Has it become stronger after me?
or not.
‘Are we getting closer to our original power?’
Gulp.
The battle for great supply is unfolding before our eyes.
Just watching it will be a great experience, but at least for now.
‘It has to stop.’
Both Rosaria and her doppelganger.
For Taehyun, he was a helper, a hidden card, and an indispensable presence in the future battle.
After Taehyun had gathered his thoughts, it was time to move his body.
The red eyes of the doppelganger that was repelling Rosaria’s tentacles landed on Taehyun.
[You stay out.]
The doppelganger’s index finger was aimed at Taehyun.
Just that.
Kugugoogung.
“…!!”
Taehyun placed both hands on the floor as he felt gravity.
It was natural that I couldn’t straighten my knees.
That alone is a heavy enough attack.
Sigh. Churrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Before I knew it, the materialized chains began to wrap around my body.
“…!!”
The strength drained from my body as it touched the ‘chains of restraint.’
With one gesture from the guy.
‘Apocalypse’ was created against Taehyeon, the master of the skill.
Rosaria also noticed that Taehyun had woken up due to the doppelganger’s actions.
[Oh my. Are you turning a blind eye to the real woman in front of you?]
All right.
Rosaria’s tentacle cut off the arm of the doppelganger that was aiming at Taehyun.
next.
Poop puk.
Two tentacles that became as thin as thread penetrated the doppelganger’s body.
It seemed like it was going to tear off half of its body.
[He is shaking arrogantly.]
Quad deuk.
The doppelganger cut off the tentacle with its remaining hand.
quaddddd.
The severed arm quickly regenerated.
Even redder and darker magic than before.
It was the hand of a monster that Taehyun had regenerated using ‘Blood Rush’.
Quaaaaa.
Quaaaaa.
The two beings unleashed their magical power.
Dark red magic power and purple magic power unfolded and formed each other’s domains.
Fazizik. Pajijijik.
Cracks in space become worse.
At first glance, it was the same phenomenon as Igumoon.
However, there is one difference: the doppelganger’s magical power is more amplified than before.
[It’s a lot better than his alter ego.]
The doppelganger’s hand pointed to the sky.
Phew. Fuuuuk. Phew.
[…!!]
Rosaria’s eyes were shaken by the bloody great sword falling from the red sky.
Blood test.
It was Igmun’s technique.
The sharp blade dug into her area and cut off the tentacle.
[This is it in the end.]
The doppelganger smiled bitterly, as if savoring the state of mangled prey.
* * *
Taehyun tossed and turned.
The chains wrapped around my body clattered, and the constricting force became stronger.
‘If things continue like this… it’s really dangerous.’
Contrary to expectations, Rosaria was clearly lagging behind.
Tentacles have been cut off and arms have been blown off several times already.
The doppelganger also had its limbs cut off and its body pierced several times.
That was it.
Compared to Rosaria, whose magic power decreases every time she regenerates, this one takes no damage.
‘If he even uses predation… the tide of the war turns rapidly.’
At the same time Taehyun was thinking that.
Ugh.
A maw of predation was created at Rosaria’s feet.
Quad deud deuk.
She quickly escaped, but a quarter of her tentacles were torn off by the predator.
[Tsk.]
Rosaria clicked her tongue and regenerated a tentacle.
Tentacles are also like body parts to her.
A significant amount of horsepower has been reduced due to ultra-fast regeneration.
This is Taehyun’s imaginary world.
There is a limit to the magical power she can use.
If things continued like this, I wouldn’t be able to last even 10 minutes.
‘Move.’
Taehyun shook his body to untie the chain.
There is no strength in the body.
In addition to the skill ‘Chain of Binding’, ‘Energy Drain’ also works in an overlapping manner.
There was quite a bit of magic being absorbed by the doppelganger.
‘This crazy guy uses other people’s skills as he pleases…’
Taehyun stopped complaining and shook his head.
Just like before.
No matter how many there are.
‘I have mastered all my skills.’
He neutralized himself with only ‘Apocalypse’ and ‘Energy Drain’.
This amount of leeway is because Rosaria is dealing with him.
‘It is impossible to use predation. I have to escape from the apocalypse… in a way that he can’t think of…’
Could it be because he already had a history of devouring himself before?
The tightly sealed predation showed no sign of being activated.
It’s not just predation.
‘Blood Runaway’, ‘Eye of a Higher Species’, ‘Apocalypse’, ‘Dragon’s Fury’, ‘Demonization’, ‘Energy Compose’, ‘Energy Drain’, ‘Memorize’, and ‘Portal’.
All of the skills that Taehyun had grown up with were disabled.
It was completely taken over to the point where it was confusing who was the real master of the skill.
‘The only ones that can be used are…’
The recently newly registered ‘Apostle of Darkness’ and ‘Ataraxia’.
It’s a nasty situation.
The distance was too far to help Rosaria with ‘Ataraxia’, and ‘Apostle of Darkness’ could only materialize weapons for now.
To get away.
‘The Apostle of Darkness must be used as a transporter.’
To do this, the top priority was to have an understanding of the skills.
‘Think of it, Taehyun Kim.’
Just as Ricky Harlis’ skills were applied to create ‘Portal’.
‘How was it possible for the shadow to move like that as an apostle of darkness? Think about it.’
The environment was worse than when the gate was created in the labyrinth.
At least other skills were available at that time.
‘Think about it, Taehyun Kim.’
‘Ataraxia’ and ‘Apostle of Darkness’.
A way to get out of here using two skills.
‘By increasing the understanding of the apostle of darkness, the doppelganger can escape this place in an unexpected way.’
at that time.
Quad deuk!!
Taehyun raised his head at the eerie sound.
Half of Rosaria’s tentacles could be seen being torn off.
The magical power of predation, as if the seal had been lifted, is toying with the delicious prey called Rosaria.
Of course, Rosaria also did not suffer quietly.
[Explode.]
Boom!!
With just one word from her, half of the doppelganger’s body exploded.
A power that can only be used by those who have reached the ultimate level of mental control skills.
Statement.
‘When?’
One skill came to Taehyun’s mind.
The saint’s second skill, ‘Holy Revelation’.
‘Ataraxia’ has the power of mind control.
Just like Rosaria did.
What if you could put power into words?
‘This is it!!’
Taehyun closed his eyes in sudden realization.
I could vividly feel the magic being sucked out through the ‘chains of restraint.’
It’s being sucked out, but it’s also filling up just as quickly.
Rosaria’s magic power devoured by the doppelganger.
It is also enough magical power to activate one or two skills.
Soon the timing came.
Quad deuk.
As soon as Rosaria’s tentacles were devoured, Taehyun’s body filled with magical power.
Tiring.
[Skill Ataraxia (S) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
It felt like I heard that sound in my ears.
‘It becomes a shadow.’
Taehyun gave himself an order.
I could vividly feel the darkness forming the apocalypse surrounding me.
lack.
yet again.
Tiring.
[Skill Ataraxia (S) has been strengthened. Specifies the target.]
‘Melves into the shadow.’
Tiring.
[Skill Dark Apostle (S) has been activated. Specifies the location.]
With a feeling of helplessness and loss of magical power.
Ssssssut.
Taehyun’s body melted into the darkness.
* * *
Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.
Three viciously opened maws.
The magic of predation surrounded Rosaria.
This time, it was a position that even she felt was dangerous.
[I have to die now, right?]
The doppelganger said, smiling darkly.
[How arrogant you are. The contractor looks dozens of times better than you.]
She said calmly, as if she didn’t like it.
[Is this the end of what I wanted to say?]
The maw of predation narrowed the distance to Rosaria.
at that time.
The corner of Rosaria’s mouth twitched.
[That seems like something I should ask.]
[…?]
This is when the doppelganger is about to ask what nonsense this is.
thud. thud. thud. thud.
Rosaria’s remaining tentacles closed around the doppelganger.
Four tentacles wrapped around the doppelganger’s limbs.
[Nonsense…]
This is the moment when the doppelganger is giggling and trying to expand the scope of its predation.
Ssssssut.
[…!!]
In front of your eyes.
Taehyun, who should have been crushed, was revealed.
Even before he could react.
“go away.”
Taehyun’s red eyes flashed.
Tiring.
[Skill Ataraxia (S) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
[Skill Ataraxia (S) has been strengthened. Magic consumption is accelerated.]
The doppelganger’s face was distorted by the reversing vision.
