Episode 265:
Who could show so much composure while blocking Cody Cruise’s blow?
That was a provocation.
At this level, it doesn’t have any effect on you.
At Taehyun’s words, Cody Cruz unleashed his magic power.
“What a bastard.”
Kwon Kang-hyuk, who was nearby, grew bigger and approached.
No matter how Cody Cruise is, this is a new Korea.
It is a completely foreign country to him.
Also, what about the reporters around us?
How can you behave like this even though it is being broadcast live?
This is when he tries to unleash his magical power, thinking that he needs to be severely scolded.
“Guild leader Kwon. “Stay still.”
Kwak Si-yang said while holding Kwon Kang-hyuk’s arm.
“Guild leader Kwak, let go of this. “I will crush that poor bastard just like that.”
While saying that, Kwon Kang-hyuk raised his magic power.
Kwak Si-yang sighed in response.
Even if Cody Cruz was pushed out of the world rankings.
In New Korea, the only person who can deal with him is Taehyun.
No, it is the same even if you expand the scope to the world.
But once you open the magical power, you can see this simplicity.
‘Could it be… that you didn’t understand the meaning behind that action?’
if so.
‘Really… he’s a pure man down to his brain.’
It is time for Kwak Si-yang to admire Kwon Kang-hyuk’s innocence once again.
“I thought someone could bark like this. “I didn’t know it was Cody.”
barking
Reporters and players around the area were shocked by the harsh choice of words.
‘Are you really planning to fight here?’
‘Are those two sane?’
‘It’s a scoop. It’s a scoop.’
I could feel the gaze mixed with various thoughts.
Taehyun didn’t care and opened his magic.
It is perfectly controlled horsepower.
Nevertheless.
Kugugoogung.
The whole area shook low.
Paz, that is. That’s it.
Radiance and darkness.
The two magic powers touched and sparks erupted.
“Would you like to try it here?”
Taehyun asked indifferently.
“of course.”
Cody Cruz answered indifferently.
at the same time.
Tiring.
[Skill Apocalypse (SS) has been activated. The target is not specified.]
Tiring.
[Skill Falling Angel (SS) has been activated. Specify the target.]
An explosion occurred even before the world conference began.
* * *
Taehyun’s field ‘Apocalypse’.
There was only one being shining brightly in that dark realm.
It was Cody Cruz.
‘Has he grown?’
Taehyun thought so simply based on the magic he felt from him.
It can be seen that the ‘higher species eyes’ are not being used.
His power has become so great that it cannot be compared to when he competed with himself in the past.
I have acquired a power that befits the name of the strongest player.
‘There must have been some realization.’
Cody Cruz had the same thought.
“As expected, you have grown.”
“That’s what I want to say. Have you achieved enlightenment?”
“It is enlightenment.”
Cody Cruz raised the sword in his hand.
Holy sword Durandal.
Attack power and durability far exceed the unique rating.
It’s a ridiculous weapon that increases your strength stat by more than 100 just by holding it.
It was a weapon that I couldn’t properly handle before.
Nevertheless, for now, it was as if nothing had happened as if it were a light weapon.
It was the price of accepting the power of Archduke Lucifer, who had always been pushing away.
While Taehyun grew up alternating between the Abyss and Earth.
He too has tested the power of the Archduke against countless demons.
“You’re not wrong. “I am grateful to you.”
The reason he, with his strong pride, began to use Lucifer’s power in earnest was because there was a stimulant named Taehyun.
The last human update before Noname disappeared.
From then on, the limit of awakening grade was increased to SS grade.
Thanks to him, Sarah Collins was able to appear and become her teacher.
And now Noname is gone.
The limit on awakening level has disappeared.
SSS grade beyond SS grade.
Anti-aircraft contractor Cody Cruz realized that he could become several levels stronger in the future.
As a single player.
As a contractor for Archduke Lucifer.
The moment I realized the new potential I had, my skills began to change.
Three skills I already had.
S-class ‘body enhancement’ and ‘weapon implementation’.
‘Holy Night’ was nothing short of a draw.
All of that was fused into one skill, ‘Falling Angel’.
It is a bonus that the awakened grade and skill grade have been raised to SS.
There is no way Taehyun would know such details.
His rapid growth was not particularly surprising.
It is different from Ji Jin-hee, Park Seong-jin, Kwon Kang-hyuk, Kwak Si-yang, and Lim A-young, who had to speed things up themselves.
‘He is a man who possessed both the greatest talent and potential from the beginning.’
If it weren’t for Taehyun, he would still be ranked No. 1 in the world and it’s clear he would have maintained that position in the future.
It is not strange to say that he is the 1st person, but he is the 2nd person.
This was the opinion of Cody Cruz, who was pushed out by Taehyun in the public eye.
“You have become even more of a monster.”
Cody Cruz said calmly.
After saying that, he took a step closer to Taehyun.
That alone intensified the spark created by the collision of magical energy.
“Isn’t this enough for the show?”
Cody Cruz stopped right in front of Taehyun.
The corners of his mouth rose.
“Did you expect it? “Since when did it start?”
“Since you said you would come as a representative of the delegation.”
For a moment, I couldn’t help but laugh at Taehyun’s insight.
Phew.
He picked Durandal on the floor.
It is the cutting power that turns a solid concrete floor into tofu.
If you block a sword like that with your bare body, you will have to pay a price.
Jiyiing.
Radiance spread around Durandal.
The ‘chains of restraint’ that were trying to reach Cody Cruz crumbled as soon as they touched the brilliance.
‘skill…? Or is it the power of Lucifer…?’
This is when Taehyun tries to use the eyes of a superior species for unusual power.
“Taehyun Kim. “You are such a fun guy.”
Cody Cruz really said that.
At his words, the brilliance that was expanding its territory stopped.
An action that goes beyond the rudeness of what you are doing.
This kind of prediction goes beyond just not considering the behavior as a big deal.
It makes you wonder what kind of old, sly snake could have gotten into that young body.
“okay. “This is all a show.”
Cody Cruz looked around.
Taehyun’s field skill ‘Apocalypse’.
The range will be beyond what you thought.
And in the apocalypse.
‘You don’t have to worry about the story leaking out.’
That was why he obediently acknowledged his actions.
“Our association president is quite anxious.”
“Well, it’s worth it.”
Taehyun shrugged his shoulders at Cody Cruz’s confession.
Kevin Lee, President of the Players Association of America.
He is the one who preempted the existence of Noname and led the update of humanity.
‘They probably wanted to once again emphasize their image as the world’s most powerful nation.’
This world conference would have been a good stage for him.
The United States of America is alive and well.
The United States is not afraid of new Korea as a single player.
It is a show designed to create that impression on people who are paying attention to the world conference.
This is a fact that can be easily guessed, except for a few of those gathered here who have intelligence similar to Kwon Kang-hyuk.
In fact, many viewers would have thought that with Cody Cruz’s actions right now.
‘Well, it’s a little surprising that Cody himself came forward.’
Although we were only together for a short time.
Cody Cruz is a man with his own beliefs.
There’s no way he gave up his pride for no reason.
‘What made him move?’
A question like that arose in Taehyun’s mind.
“Are you disappointed?”
“any.”
“You were the one who disappointed me first.”
“…?”
Cody Cruz sighed as Taehyun looked puzzled.
“A promise to come first and share information. “You haven’t forgotten, right?”
No way.
Taehyun sent secretary Kim Mi-so to periodically provide information about Mine and Abyss to the American Players Association.
The value of that information is such that it can be called confidential.
“I guess the information the secretary gave wasn’t enough.”
Cody Cruz shook his head in response to Taehyun’s question.
“The association president and Michael didn’t think it was that bad. but.”
Cody Cruz paused for a moment.
Soon he opened his mouth with an embarrassed expression.
“What I wanted to meet was you. “I’m not a secretary carrying a piece of information.”
“….”
The emotions hidden behind the embarrassed expression were visible.
Ho Seung-sim.
This is an expression often made by those who have faced Taehyeon at least once, including Kwon Kang-hyuk.
For a moment, I was taken aback by the identity of the driving force that made him move.
Cody Cruz picked Durandal.
Radiance dwelled in his body.
“Are you not going to use any weapons?”
“This is so….”
Tiring.
[Skill Dark Apostle (SS) has been activated. Specifies the shape.]
Ssuseut.
A dagger was held in Taehyun’s hand.
“It looks beyond the unique level. That doesn’t seem to be enough to deal with Durandal.”
“It sure looks like that.”
As Taehyun said that, he infused purple magic into the dagger.
Chi profit. Cheeik.
Poisonous magic flowed from the body and blade of the dagger.
It was Beelzebub’s magic power.
“….”
Cody Cruz’s eyes stopped on the sword.
A weapon that Taehyun hastily made.
That’s because it doesn’t seem to be inferior to Durandal itself.
“Did you say you wanted to meet me?”
Taehyun took a step closer to him.
“Where and how much have you grown? “I will check.”
Taehyun said that and used the skill again.
Tiring.
[Skill Dark Apostle (SS) has been activated. Specify the location.]
Ssssssut.
Let’s wait for Taehyun’s appearance to disappear into the darkness.
“…!!”
Squeak.
A poisonous dagger appeared from behind Cody Cruz and cut into his cheek.
* * *
The battle lasted five minutes.
There was no such thing as a grand attack.
They just exchanged swords without saying a word.
While they were fighting for a while, Taehyun widened the distance.
“I think the play should end here.”
It is said that the power was minimized.
The number of players who have already fainted due to the apocalypse has already exceeded five.
He was also able to endure because he was such an outstanding player that he was selected as a member of the delegation.
Ordinary reporters were already lying on the floor, fainting.
“I guess so.”
Cody Cruz’s expression looked regretful as he said that.
“I will set aside time next time. “I have something to talk about.”
“…I’m looking forward to it.”
The skill was canceled without regard to who went first.
The area that had been surrounded by darkness instantly regained its original appearance.
It was a mess.
All the players, including some of the delegates who had collapsed, were on the ground out of breath.
“Fuck you…”
Kwon Kang-hyuk knelt down and cursed.
He saw many people kneeling just like him.
Is that why?
“Hehehe… After all, my younger brother is the best…”
Anyone who saw that looked happy.
* * *
The world conference proceeded smoothly.
There was no reason to refute the decision of New Korea, which holds the vaccine.
Dare to see the momentum Taehyun and Cody Cruz showed even before the meeting started.
This is because I did not want to be seen as a useless act.
“I hope Xyz can bring peace to the world.”
Ji Jin-hee said with a determined face.
“I am just grateful for the decision of Association President Ji Jin-hee.”
“With this, the world will be indebted to the new Korea.”
“Then, let’s move on to the next item…”
At that time.
There was a commotion outside.
The door to the conference room opened and the chief secretary came in.
“Could it be a demon?!!”
“no.”
“then…?”
“It’s China…”
Ji Jin-hee, who frowned at her subordinate’s report, stood up.
After asking for understanding from the delegations of each country, he quickly left the conference room.
On the other hand, the corners of Taehyun’s mouth raised as he watched the scene.
‘Did the fish get caught by its own foot?’
Cody Cruz, who was also watching, shook his head.
It was because I expected a trap set by Taehyun.
* * *
As Ji Jin-hee walked out of the conference room, she saw the Chinese delegation surrounded by numerous reporters.
A man stepped forward as the representative of the delegation.
“I was unintentionally late. I hope you will understand.”
“You…”
About the man’s identity.
Ji Jin-hee’s face distorted.
