Episode 236
[You guy… what is that power? [How…]
In Taehyun’s eyes, Beelzebub’s red eyes were seen shaking.
It was definitely a different reaction from Rosaria or Orgal Exam.
Rosaria’s second words came to mind.
[If he is still afraid of the ‘King’. Just looking at the ‘king’s power’ used by the contractor will make you shiver.]
In addition.
[My power is most effective when the opponent’s spirit is shaken. That is the right time to use Ataraxia.]
The right time she said.
That time was now.
Taehyun’s red eyes flashed.
‘The opportunity came sooner than expected!!’
Originally, I had planned to seize the opportunity and use predation directly.
The current predation may not be able to cause any significant damage, but the plan is to remind people of the trauma just by showing the king’s power.
However, Beelzebub is one of his many descendants right before his eyes.
Just seeing Kelbram being preyed on was enough to show that there was a gap.
His appearance was uncharacteristically sloppy, but at the same time, it showed how much trauma he had suffered.
Tiring.
[Withstands skill source poison (SSS). Stamina increases by 1.]
A message came to mind that I didn’t know whether to like or feel sad about.
‘I don’t have much time either.’
Taehyun controlled his trembling body from the spreading poison.
Beelzebub’s eyes turned to Taehyun.
[What is it… You… Why are Rosaria’s bugs…]
“Key.”
[…!!]
“Or you could say he’s the king’s representative.”
He has already been recognized as the key by several archdukes.
‘The term ‘representative’ is not wrong.’
I tried to maintain a poker face and raised the corners of my mouth.
‘It would be difficult to show weakness here.’
Taehyun wasn’t so stupid that he couldn’t take advantage of his opponent’s weakness.
As expected, Beelzebub’s expression visibly stiffened.
[That’s bullshit.]
The guy growled, distorting his hideous face.
“It’s not nonsense, Demon King. “I have come to conclude an oath of summons according to the king’s orders.”
As Taehyun said that, dark red magical power bloomed once again.
[…!!]
That alone made Beelzebub flinch.
Tiring.
[Withstands skill source poison (SSS). Stamina increases by 1.]
[Poisoning has exceeded a certain level. Stamina consumption accelerates.]
‘The speed at which the poison erodes is faster than expected…!’
If I hadn’t raised my physical abilities with ‘Apocalypse’ and ‘Blood Rush’, I would have fainted long ago.
I couldn’t afford to waste any more time.
‘We will attack quickly and quickly.’
Tiring.
[Skill Apocalypse (S) has been strengthened. Magic consumption is accelerated.]
[High-level skill eyes (S) have been strengthened. Magic power consumption accelerates.]
Kugugugung.
Sigh. Churrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
The thing seen through the enhanced ‘eyes of a higher species’ was not showing any movement.
Even though the darkness was pushing away the miasma around him, unlike before, it seemed like he had no intention of fighting back.
‘Chains of restraint’ surrounded him layer by layer.
It was when Taehyun reduced the distance to the guy by about half that he started moving.
[How dare you….]
Chiik.
[How dare you…!!]
Cheeeeeeeek.
The chains of restraint melted without a trace due to the suddenly released poison.
Is that all?
Chijijijijik.
The strengthened apocalypse was instantly released with a sound as if the space was melting.
This is the counterattack I was expecting.
Taehyun immediately used the next skill.
Tiring.
[Unique skill Predation (SS) has been activated. Specify the target. Magic power consumption is accelerating.]
Ugh.
A maw of devouring surrounded Beelzebub.
1 second. 2 seconds. 3 seconds.
Even after several seconds passed, the characteristic biting sound of predators was not heard.
‘It’s a failure.’
Fuhuaak.
Beelzebub appeared with a ravenous look.
[How dare you!!!]
The guy shouted as if he was crying.
On the outside, there is no damage.
However, he must have been under quite a bit of mental stress.
Through the brief gap created by predation.
It was a bonus that we were able to narrow the distance to Beelzebub a little further.
[Kill.]
Beelzebub raised his trembling hand.
Cheezy.
Just like Orgal did.
Purple magical power gathered in the guy’s fingernails.
Just watching the poisonous magical power condense brought pain to my red eyes.
and.
Just before the magic power of the nails is released.
Tiring.
[Skill Dark Apostle (S) has been activated. Specify the location.]
The feeling of exhaustion and liberation as magical power was drained spread throughout my body.
Ssssssut.
Taehyun’s body melted into the shadow beneath his feet.
[Come here!!]
As Beelzebub shouted, poison exploded around him.
He was angry because he thought Taehyun had ridiculed him and run away.
In the castle, the barrier created by Beelzebub’s magic is still in operation.
If it were like normal, there would be no need to doubt that Taehyun wouldn’t be able to escape.
Currently, he is unable to think properly due to his trauma and anger towards the ‘King’.
[Come back!!!]
Cracks appeared in the castle walls at Beelzebub’s shout.
However, I didn’t have to search for long.
As if he suddenly aimed behind him.
Ssssssut.
This is because Taehyun appeared behind Beelzebub.
It was shadow movement, not stealth.
Taehyun’s tightly clenched fist and straight palm touched Beelzebub’s back.
Ugh.
[…!!]
New Korean ancient martial arts 7th type plain.
Ji Jin-hee’s season unfolded through Tae-hyeon’s body.
And of course.
‘It doesn’t budge.’
Even though he wasn’t properly prepared, Pyeongwon only used it to further intensify his anger.
Now was the time to show the results of my training with Rosaria.
Tiring.
[Skill Ataraxia (S) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
[Skill Ataraxia (S) has been strengthened. Magic consumption has accelerated.]
“Look into my eyes. Beelzebub.”
Taehyun’s red eyes flashed.
Tiring.
[Skill Memorize (S) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
[There is a saved record. The record is forced to play.]
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah?
The surroundings were engulfed in light so strong that I couldn’t open my eyes.
Memories of the past that Beelzebub tried to forget were replayed.
* * *
What was being played through ‘Memorise’ was not Taehyun’s memory.
That was the distant past.
A time when the king took steps to subjugate the princes.
It was a memory of Rosaria, who was by his side as an SSS grade monster.
She used her powers to plant memories in Taehyeon’s Memorise.
In his memories, Beelzebub looked more ferocious than he does now, and the king looked younger than Taehyun knew.
Kwasik.
[Khaak…]
Beelzebub groaned after being hit by the king’s blow.
Grumbling.
Purple fluid flowed from the broken epidermis.
“After all, you can’t understand by speaking. Beelzebub.”
The king asked, looking down at the archduke.
Red eyes staring at Beelzebub.
The eyes contained within were cold.
[How dare a bug like you… look down on me!!]
Fuhuaak.
Poisonous air sprayed from Beelzebub’s body.
Cursed magical power that can melt even the archduke’s body.
However.
Cheeeeeeeek.
The dark red magical energy surrounding the king’s body burned away all the poison.
“I guess you didn’t hear how Diablo died.”
As the king said those words, a new wave of red magic swirled from his body.
Ugh.
It was a predation of a magnitude that could not be compared to Taehyun’s.
“Let’s try the wings first.”
Kwaduk!!
Beelzebub’s first wing was torn off helplessly.
Grumbling.
A spark of magic bloomed in that place.
This was to interfere with the high-speed playback that the anti-communists had.
“Choose. Will you obey me and go to war with Sanggye? or not.”
The king gestured again.
Quad Deuk!!
As the second wing was torn off, Beelzebub let out a groan of mixed pain and humiliation.
The king continued indifferently.
“Are you going to end your life like this?”
It was a humiliating offer for him, who was born as a top-level monster.
Beelzebub suddenly burst into laughter.
[Tsk… Tsk… You killed Diablo, who had already gone berserk, right? If you attack me, you won’t even be able to dream of a war with the upper world!!]
The corner of the king’s mouth rose at Beelzebub’s attitude.
“Still, he’s smarter than Diablo.”
The king’s red eyes flashed.
Quaaaaa.
A new magical power dwelled in the king’s eyes.
“I prepared a gift for you.”
[You don’t dare… subjugate me….]
The king did not allow Beelzebub to finish his words.
Quad Deuk!!
At the gesture, the predator devoured Beelzebub’s body.
All that was left was the head.
The king picked up Beelzebub, which had only its head left.
“Look into my eyes, bug.”
[Vanity….]
“You will obey me.”
[Stop….]
“Only then will you find rest.”
After a while.
Beelzebub, who was screaming, began to beg for his life.
* * *
[Withstands poison (SSS) from the skill source. Stamina increases by 1.]
[Poisoning has exceeded a certain level. Stamina consumption accelerates.]
Rattling.
Taehyun ignored the message that came to mind and put his hand into Infinite’s backpack.
Magic potion. Healing potion. Fatigue potion, detox potion, etc.
I tried drinking all kinds of potions, but they had no effect on the poison eating away at my body.
Taehyun looked at Beelzebub in front of him.
The guy who was hit by ataraxia still didn’t move.
Unlike the time of Igmun, this is the main body of the Grand Duke.
Normally, he would never have been caught, but his mind was already greatly shaken just by being related to the king.
In addition, the memories Rosaria had planted were added.
As it was in the past by now.
He would have experienced the humiliation of his body being torn countless times and the pain of his mind collapsing.
‘Still, it’s difficult to slack off.’
Taehyun quickly took out another potion bottle.
This is a potion bottle specially produced by Alchemist.
Venom’s gray disease is rampant on Earth.
It was specially prepared to contain the blood of Beelzebub, which can be said to be the source of the disease.
Tiring.
[Skill Demonization (S) has been activated. Designate the part of the mimicry.]
Crackling.
One of Taehyun’s arms was greatly swollen.
next.
Tiring.
[Skill Dark Apostle (S) has been activated. The shape has been specified.]
Ssssssut.
A dagger materialized in a huge hand.
Taehyun stabbed Beelzebub, who was standing still, in the back with a dagger.
That play.
He increased his strength with ‘Demon Beast Painting’ and created a weapon that was no different from a unique item with ‘Apostle of Darkness’.
Still, it felt like I was scratching metal, not skin.
Even though the ‘blood rush’ is in full swing.
Tiring.
[Skill Demonization (S) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption is accelerated.]
[Skill Dark Apostle (S) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption is accelerated.]
Only after Taehyun strengthened two skills.
Phew.
The dagger sunk just a little into Beelzebub’s skin.
That was enough.
Grumbling.
Taehyun put the flowing purple blood into a potion bottle.
‘Now all that’s left is to get out.’
This is the moment when Taehyun puts the potion back into his infinite backpack and tries to use the ‘portal’.
Phew.
“…!!”
Through the chest.
I could see fingernails sticking out.
“Cough…”
Taehyun struggled to turn his head.
there.
[Kill…kill….]
Beelzebub woke up.
