Episode 485:
Weak.
A species so weak that it would be embarrassing to cross swords with them.
A being so weak that it is hard to believe that it started from the same roots as yourself.
It was Cody Cruz’s assessment of humans that he had been pondering for a long time.
Around that time, news came about a rookie from Dongyang.
‘He’s quite an interesting guy. When we meet, those bored eyes will change, right?’
It was Ricky Harlis who said that.
She was the second-highest ranked player in the world, boasted by the United States, and a woman who even acknowledged her ability to control magic power.
There was a brief moment of interest.
An unfamiliar country called New Korea.
I lost interest when I found out that he was still a high school student in his teens.
No, I tried to collect it.
Taehyun Kim.
I kept hearing that name.
He continued to prove his suspicions.
I thought you were one of many rookies.
At best, I thought he was a guy who would briefly appear in the world rankings and then disappear.
China’s national power level, which claims to be a great power, and Japan’s S-level players, which claim their legitimacy in Asia.
There are also famous national power players in Europe as well as the United States.
In my opinion, it’s just a matter of putting each other on the same level as each other, saying they’re stronger with powers that aren’t that great.
pathetic.
As Taehyun’s name continued to be revered, distrust of humans deepened.
Because the possibilities of human beings were too weak for me to be interested in them.
So I wandered the Abyss.
Deep part. The deepest layer beyond that.
I rolled around with the monsters there.
All I could do was stab and cut, but it was comfortable enough.
At least they had the capacity to overcome their struggles.
A danger zone that no one has explored.
My heart pounded just from the fact that I was mixing with the people who lived there.
Some people describe it as a hell filled with all kinds of monsters.
For him, it was another hometown where he could vent out his growing frustration.
How many times have we been back and forth between Earth and the Abyss?
The evaluation of Kim Tae-hyun was at its peak.
He is a genius who appears once every 100 years.
Of course, the next national power level.
He is said to have potential comparable to Cody Cruise.
And where SS-level player licenses are issued for the first time.
Cody Cruz laid eyes on Kim Tae-hyun for the first time.
My heart was pounding without me knowing.
If I wanted to, I could wipe out the eight national power levels there.
Even if I fight them all, I can’t feel this level of excitement.
The moment I faced Kim Tae-hyun, my deeply depressed heart began to beat violently.
It wasn’t an illusion.
The day we first crossed swords.
Cody Cruz realized that Taehyun was like him.
The category called human.
A mutation that cannot be defined as a species called human.
I was willing.
A feeling of kinship that I thought I would never know until I die.
I never imagined that a player born in a small country in the East would feel that emotion.
In that case, he is the being he met at the deepest level.
The fear I have of those guys called Archdukes.
The irreverence towards the God called No Name.
I thought you could understand.
As a result.
Taehyun Kim was a bigger guy than I thought.
He signed a contract with many of the Archdukes and raided the Abyss.
The leadership of No Name, which was secretly being used by the Players’ Association of America, was taken away.
He beat himself and became number 1 in the world.
He became the best player acknowledged by everyone.
I didn’t feel resentful.
Thanks to this, I was able to move to the deepest level more freely.
Because I was able to hunt the scum-like demons more freely.
Around that time, he realized that the archduke’s magic, which he had always rejected, was eating away at him.
[Great power comes at a price. Are you trying to deny God while using the power of God?]
Whether on Earth or in the Abyss.
Both when awake and when resting.
The owner of the gray magic power entangled in the world of images revealed his ambition.
He gave me the strength to soothe my empty heart, so he commanded me to obey him.
I refused.
Even though I know it’s a battle I can’t win.
I resisted.
The owner of the gray magic power was not offended.
It’s just that toys that are easily obtained are easily broken.
I have no intention of easily destroying the body chosen by ‘God.’
He said things that I couldn’t understand.
[If we are to survive until the end of the tribal war, we will have to transcend species. However, we can’t help but take action against the guy who rejected God.]
It was from then on.
Cody Cruise’s main consciousness became tied to a giant cross located in the world of images.
The torture that felt like an eternity began.
Their eyes were gouged out and their tongues were cut out.
My limbs were cut off, my mind was split, and my magic flowed back and recovered repeatedly.
I held on and held on, determined to survive somehow.
Lucifer came to see him and spoke to him.
I didn’t come here simply to mock.
Territorial war and tribal war.
upper and lower world.
Absolute and Grand Duke.
The master of the 10 heavenly realms and the king who can place them under his feet.
Because it was valuable information that added Lucifer’s own opinion about it.
The Earth called Middle-Earth.
Abyss called the underworld.
No name called God.
A monster called the Grand Duke.
Elyos called gods.
Horsepower and divine power.
It felt like the scattered puzzle pieces were coming together.
I was in agony.
According to Lucifer’s words, it is a race war that will follow the turf war.
Whether the Grand Duke of the Lower World takes hegemony or the Elyos of the Upper World take hegemony.
If we’re lucky, a confrontation like the one we’re in now will happen.
It seemed that the fragile species called humans would eventually find it difficult to avoid becoming prey.
You will live a life below that of livestock.
Intoxicated by the superficial glory of the civilization they achieved, they will not be able to accept that fact and will eventually become extinct and disappear into the back of history.
In the worst of times, Cody Cruz had to make a decision as a mutant.
If the species is going to disappear anyway and extinction cannot be prevented, let’s embrace the strongest power and create a new human race.
Right after I established that thought.
Lucifer was the first to react with satisfaction.
[My eyes have become somewhat useful.]
“….”
The day I threw away the pressure of being humanity’s strongest shield.
Cody Cruz was able to wield the power of regeneration.
* * *
Suddenly.
Skag.
Balmung and Gram.
Blood splattered from Taehyun’s body as Cody Cruz wielded a sword.
Taehyun was already like a demon due to the bloody battle with Lucifer.
Toouk. Tuk.
The severed arm and neck fell to the floor.
Hwaaaah.
Cody Cruz has taken his powers of regeneration to the extreme.
If it’s the Kim Taehyun you know.
This is due to the thought that ultra-high-speed playback may be possible even in the current state.
A warrior of reversal.
I have seen the game turn over several times even in extreme situations.
In the end, wasn’t Lucifer, who was called the strongest Duke, almost fallen?
I didn’t want to leave even the slightest possibility.
[This is surprising.]
Lucifer, who was quietly watching the scene, opened his mouth.
“….”
It looks like it has exhausted all its magical power and can’t even regenerate, which it boasted about.
I once again realized how much of a giant Taehyun has become.
“It’s difficult for you to lose.”
After thinking for a moment, I answered that way.
Red eyes flashed as I cut down my comrades to draw out my power.
I was so happy to see that.
Lucifer chuckled through his tattered body.
[But it was an unfortunate choice.]
“…?”
[Kim Tae-hyun is limited to his own area. We have already entered the realm of transcendence.]
“What are you saying…”
[Look around. Isn’t the realm still intact?]
Lucifer said, looking around at the darkness that had descended on the area.
“…!!”
[Tsk tsk. Could it be that the other guys were just watching for no reason?]
Lucifer mentioned his top five subordinates who, unlike Cody Cruz, did not get involved in the battle.
“Then…”
before he could finish his sentence.
Suddenly.
His arm, which was overflowing with gray magical power, was cut off.
Skag.
In the blink of an eye, something cut off his throat.
I felt warm blood flowing down my neck.
‘Why…’
There is no reason for someone with the power of regeneration to shed blood.
Such vivid pain.
Sigh.
With that sound, my vision tilted.
Tuk.
Degurrr.
His vision flipped and stood upright again and again, following his rolling head.
Toouk.
The place where my head stopped rolling.
There was Taehyun, whom he cut down.
Red eye and blue eye.
Vicious magical power and eerie divine power.
He was looking down while pouring out his two powers.
“Cody. “This is not a battle for you to get involved in.”
“….”
“I will listen to the explanation on this later.”
Kwasik.
The raised foot stepped on Cody Cruz’s head.
My vision was dark.
* * *
Lucifer saw Taehyun out of breath.
Naturally, there were no injuries like those suffered by my contractor.
This is because Cody Cruz was hallucinating the moment he entered the apocalypse.
Do you have eyes that can see through hallucinations?
That was the difference between Cody Cruz and other top-ranking people who were absolute rulers.
[Well, I guess it wasn’t a wasted step because it made you use a little bit of your already lacking mental power.]
Instead of taking the intruder’s head, I subdued him by controlling his mind.
The balance between the two, who had already reached their limit and were facing off, was slightly tilted.
[Surprisingly. I thought you were going to kill me.]
Lucifer said this as he looked at his contractor lying on the floor.
“If you kill me. Are you going to just watch?”
[We should stop it.]
The corner of Lucifer’s mouth rose at the obvious question.
Phew.
Taehyun took a breath and assessed each other’s strengths once again.
It is impossible to use the powers of the princes, let alone predation.
The field currently being maintained would also be released in about 2 minutes.
‘Should I borrow that guy’s power?’
I’m in the middle of thinking that.
[lost. It’s your victory.]
“….”
Taehyun stared at his opponent at the sudden declaration of defeat.
[You look like you don’t believe it. The contract of desire will be valid.]
Hwaaaah.
The dark blue magic power that had been implanted earlier enveloped the bodies of the two archdukes.
[You have a confused face. Did you know you would make that kind of expression?]
“Honestly. “I thought I would somehow claim a draw.”
Lucifer burst out laughing at those words.
[This is not something to talk about with a guy who hasn’t revealed his full potential. They call me a doppelganger, right? The guy in your imaginary world.]
“…!!”
[I am fully aware of that guy’s power. It is obvious that if we keep going as is, we will inevitably lose. I will say it again.]
It is your victory.
Tiring.
[The terms of the contract have been established.]
[The contract will be fulfilled.]
[Immense power is present.]
[Summoning skill Lucifer (???) has been registered.]
Taehyun clenched his fists without realizing it at the message that came to mind. .
‘at las.’
Finally, a contract was made with all the great dukes of the lower world.
[Do not unlock the area yet. I have a story to tell you.]
“…?”
[No matter how the battle ends. Didn’t you decide to tell me the truth about the race war?]
Lucifer continued, glancing at Cody Cruz, who was unconscious.
[Racial war. It is a great unification of species to challenge God.]
‘What?’
This is the moment when Taehyun is about to ask a question after hearing it for the first time.
Wow.
The darkness and blueness of an instant apocalypse.
A radiance arose in the place guarded by the two realms.
The source of brilliance was Cody Cruz, who was quickly devouring two territories.
[It was faster than I thought.]
“What are you talking about?”
Lucifer clicked his tongue at the obvious question and distanced himself from his contractor.
[It means that a piece of God sleeping in that guy’s body has awakened.]
