Episode 288:
Quest message.
After being upgraded by craftsman Kim Jong-ho.
It was a status window that had not responded after the decisive battle with Jormungand.
Likewise the numerous castles of Orgal.
And a quest that had not occurred to me even after infiltrating Castle 2 was suddenly created?
‘The status window has never lied before.’
It meant one thing.
‘Typhon’s body is not far away.’
A smile appeared on Taehyun’s lips.
Everything went according to plan.
Although the monsters’ pursuit was stronger than expected, this level of risk is still to be expected.
‘Like this, we will break through the siege and reach the body of the Giant King. As long as we reach it, we can set the stage…’
That’s when Taehyun was checking his plan once again.
Kwaang!!
Suddenly, the wall next to me collapsed and a strong hand came out.
Taehyun, who had been walking straight ahead, instinctively took a step back.
Goooooh.
Holding a huge blunt weapon in front of me.
There was a monster whose body was over 2 meters tall and filled with muscles.
‘The highest species.’
Moreover, its momentum was different from those I had encountered so far.
It is not just because of ‘higher species eyes’.
Developed sense of humor.
Or risk instinct.
I could tell right away that he was a castle commander.
[Could it be that the rat was human?]
Gort muttered with a blunt weapon draped over his shoulder.
Flashing red eyes scanned Taehyun’s body.
Rosaria’s attack takes place in another castle.
Sudden second sex invasion of humans.
Gort’s head turned quickly.
[No way, you. Are you a contractor from Rosaria?]
Tiring.
[Skill High Species Eyes (SS) has been strengthened. Magic consumption is accelerated.]
Taehyun strengthened his red eyes without answering.
The intention was to take advantage of Gort’s gap and escape from here.
But why?
‘…I can’t see any gaps.’
There was no way to escape from the guy who was just standing still.
However, I didn’t think I could fool the guy’s eyes by using the skill right away.
It was only a brief pause.
That gave time for the monsters chasing Taehyun to arrive.
A top-class monster with no visible gap in front of it.
Behind them are surrounded by high-ranking monsters whose number cannot be guessed.
[You’re thinking about doing some trick.]
Huh.
Gort swung the huge club he was holding.
Even though I swung it lightly, the speed was unusual.
Tiring.
[Skill Dark Apostle (SS) has been activated. Specifies the shape.]
Kwasik!!
“…!!”
Taehyun’s hastily created great sword was destroyed just by blocking it.
By human standards, it would not be surprising if it were given a legendary rating.
[Phew. Looking at the crude tricks, it is clear that it is Rosaria’s dog.]
Gort, who watched Taehyun’s skills, commented as much.
It reminded me of Min Ji-hong, who came to visit me a while ago as a contractor for Orgal.
Min Ji-hong, who attacked Gort with the promise of learning something from her, was able to escape the castle only after her limbs were crushed and her body parts were eaten.
Even though he never asked for his life.
Taehyun in front of him could see Min Jihong’s face overlapping with him.
Of course, the same was true for that cheeky new Korean.
“A dog. “Are you speaking harshly?”
Taehyun shook off his throbbing hand and raised his magic power.
I could tell just by touching the weapons once.
That this guy is an Erebos-level powerhouse.
If there was enough time and enough stage, it would have been seen as a good opportunity for growth.
But now that I am being chased.
There was a need to use serious skills.
Tiring.
[Skill Apocalypse (SS) has been activated.]
[Skill Stone Skin (SS) has been activated.]
[Skill Heart of the Higher Species (SS) has been strengthened.]
Quaaaaa.
Quad deuk.
Giiiing.
Taehyun’s movements became more agile as three skills were used in succession.
Huh.
Taehyun lowered his head and barely managed to avoid the guy’s blunt weapon.
I felt a crackling sound that made my skin tingle.
[I’ll crush you like that guy.]
“Damn.”
Tiring.
[Skill High Species Eyes (SS) has been strengthened. The consumption of magical power accelerates.]
The magical energy flowing within the guy’s body was clearly visible.
Muscles trained to an absurd degree.
Naturally strong body.
The natural, enormous magical power flowing within the body.
In addition, the power of strengthening granted by Orgal.
If all that power were used, it couldn’t have been this much.
Taehyun should have been thrown against the castle wall several times by now.
However, Gort was excited by the first prey in a long time.
‘You’re not giving your all.’
The enemy’s carelessness always creates opportunities.
It wasn’t a bad situation for Taehyun.
Tiring.
[Skill Demonification (SS) has been activated. Designate the mimicry part.]
Quad deuk.
[Wow, that power is incredible….]
“Shut up.”
Taehyun strengthened his arms and legs in an instant and fixed his posture.
New Korean ancient martial arts 6th type plain.
Avoid the club that Gort swings.
Step on the edge and dig in.
and.
Taehyun’s legs were swollen enough to compare to Gort’s.
A kick resembling the roar of a demonic beast struck Gort in the abdomen.
Kwasik!!
[…!!]
The guy’s body shook from the unexpected power.
But that was just it.
‘Was it light?’
Demon beast painting and ancient martial arts.
Still, I couldn’t completely push the guy’s body away.
The difference allowed Gort an opening to swing the blunt weapon.
[Bitch!!]
This is the moment when the blunt object is about to swing towards Taehyun’s skull below me.
Tiring.
[Skill Dragon’s Rage (SS) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
Crrr!!
Gort’s body suddenly stopped as the spirit radiated from Taehyun’s body.
It was Taehyun’s turn once again.
The 6th form of ancient Chinese martial arts, Xinhua Jing.
Quang!!
The two fists that had become demon beasts were once again lodged in the abdomen.
This time I had a feeling.
“When it comes to strength, Erebos was much heavier. “He’s big.”
Taehyun sarcastically widened his distance.
It was natural for Gort’s face to distort.
* * *
For higher-level monsters, it is possible to learn the language by chewing on human brains.
Gort is also a monster that has lived for a long time and has eaten several humans in New Korea.
So, to him who knows new Korean, Taehyun’s words a moment ago were a mockery.
It was nothing more and nothing less.
How dare you compare yourself, the great monster of the Demon Beast Tribe, with the defeated giants and the like.
Abhorrent murder.
That would be an appropriate expression to describe Gort’s expression.
[How dare you compare this body to the giants? [A bug is talking without knowing the topic.]
Taehyun laughed at the sight of it fluttering its nostrils and growling.
“I don’t think that’s something a guy guarding in fear of giants would say.”
[You guy….]
Gort swallowed his next words.
Giant King Typhon.
This is because information about the being sleeping in the basement of the castle is information that no human being should know.
“Looking at your expression, I guess it’s bingo.”
For Taehyun, who had already mastered psychological warfare, being stung by a single monster was no problem.
Gort’s distorted face shook for a moment.
[Hehehe.]
Soon the guy burst into laughter.
Soon, I fully understood the current situation.
Rosaria’s reckless actions.
The reason why the contractor in front of me infiltrated the castle alone.
[I can’t believe it. I never thought there would be someone who would try to make such a reckless idea come true.]
Gort, who had been muttering to himself, continued.
[Is Rosaria crazy?]
“It can’t be. “She’s finer than you think.”
[….]
At that time.
The monsters that were looking for an opportunity behind Taehyeon showed their intention to participate.
[Mr. Gort. We will handle it…]
[Do not intervene.]
[But they invaded the castle…]
[This bug is my prey. From now on, I won’t let anyone who interferes.]
“Be thankful too.”
[It’s a bug. I already know that Orgal is looking for you.]
It is not known that Taehyun is the key.
Other Grand Dukes were also the same when they issued wanted orders for Rosaria’s contractors who were running amok without knowing anything about the subject.
[I guess I will have to sacrifice you and ask for a reward from the king.]
Pisik.
The corners of my mouth naturally went up at the other person’s arrogance.
“Dream bigger than your dreams.”
Tiring.
[Skill Apocalypse (SS) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption accelerates.]
Contrary to what is said, the opponent is a powerhouse of Erebus level.
There was no time to relax.
‘We go full force from the beginning.’
[Skill Lord’s Spirit (SS) has been activated. The target is not specified.]
Kugugugung.
The magical power emanating from Taehyeon’s body spread throughout the castle.
* * *
With the oppressive spirit, the monsters released their own magic power to destroy Apocalypse.
No matter how strong Taehyun became, none of them were people to look down on.
Several monsters withstood the spirit, broke the chains that bound them, and let out a roar to destroy the realm of darkness.
‘There are so many of them.’
Tiring.
[Skill Energy Drain (SS) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
Cheollarak. Clap la la rock.
The chain was wrapped around like a tentacle.
Pazzzzzz.
Sigh. Continue.
Some monsters that could not resist spewed out their magic power.
In an instant, magical power began to build up.
Taehyun did not miss the opportunity.
Tiring.
[Skill Energy Drain (SS) has been strengthened. Magic consumption is accelerated.]
[Skill Binding Chain (SS) has been strengthened. Magic consumption is accelerated.]
[Skill Poisoning (SS) has been activated.]
[Skill Heart of Higher Species (SS) has been strengthened. Additional effect canceller is activated.]
Previously, I would have had to endure the load of all these skills with mental strength.
However, there is a magic stone located in Taehyun’s heart.
The second heart faithfully performed its role by repeatedly contracting and relaxing as the skill was used wildly.
Just by doing that, you can easily handle the previous skill and quickly eliminate the cooldown of the skill.
That’s it.
[This is ridiculous. [How can a single human being do this?]
Slaying ‘Apocalypse’s’ subordinates without much notice.
A huge monster approached Taehyun.
A top-class monster ordered to protect the second castle along with its commander, Gort.
It was Bert, who was called the Troll King and was working as Orgal’s henchman.
[Berth is my prey. Don’t intervene.]
Gort said this, showing his hostility.
[Gort. It’s clear that you are the commander. Face the situation.]
Bert continued, pointing to the monsters struggling against Taehyeon’s skills.
[If this continues, the castle will collapse.]
[Don’t worry. I’m satisfied with just one limb.]
[Tsk. [Your eccentric personality has shown up again.]
After saying that, Bert swung a large club at Gort’s stomach.
He ignored Gort’s warning and targeted Taehyun.
Tiring.
[Skill Dark Apostle (SS) has been activated. Specify the location.]
Ssssssut.
Taehyun’s body melted into the darkness and avoided the attack.
It appeared in a place away from the two highest level monsters.
[Looking at your rat-like talent, it’s clear that you are Rosaria’s contractor.]
[Berth you bastard!! Didn’t I say it was mine!!]
[It’s noisy. Orgal’s orders take priority.]
Bert’s body flinched at the word Orgal.
When I remembered my master’s order, my excited blood began to cool.
[come here. Didn’t I say that I would spare your life?]
[There is no need to struggle for no reason. I’ll only take your limbs.]
I laughed for a moment as I looked at the two monsters casually saying scary things.
“I have to push myself a little bit.”
Tiring.
[Unique skill Predation (SS) has been activated. The target is not specified. The form is not specified.]
Tjoeoeook. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.
Huge maws bared their teeth everywhere in Apocalypse.
The number was dozens.
[Hoo.]
[Quite good.]
Gort and Bert responded that it was fun.
Unlike the archdukes.
It was a reaction that could have been seen because they had never experienced predation themselves.
“Eat it all up.”
Taehyun ordered indifferently.
Those red eyes were arrogant, as if they belonged to a king.
