Episode 676 War of the Returners (1)
“Are you okay?”
Jinhyuk looked at Teresa with a wary face.
“…Yes. No problem. I was just surprised for a moment.”
Teresa tried to calm her trembling arms.
Still, I thought I had grown a lot mentally these days and was able to control the ‘corruption’ to some extent, but due to the dark curse spreading across the field, the grains of sand in the hourglass began to fall rapidly.
‘I shouldn’t take too much time.’
Fortunately, the members are able to continue fighting. Support from the Spirit King and the Gorge is available there.
But that alone is not enough.
Because the balance of the fight has completely collapsed due to the addition of enemies that are on a different level from before.
‘First, we need time to reorganize our battle lines.’
It’s hard for us alone.
With a force of that size, there would at least be a chance of victory if we called on the support of the alliance.
but.
Wooooow!
[Currently, a ‘spirit’ level barrier is spread in this area.]
[Currently, ’11 Circle Space Distortion Magic’ is spread in this area.]
The half-dragon ‘Baezel’ returns from the world of witchcraft. One ‘Kashimitsu’.
The two returnees interfered with Jinhyeok’s attempts to communicate with the outside world.
“They say you’re quite good at barriers, so I’m pretty confident in that field too.”
Kasimitsu held different amulets in his fingers.
“Don’t let down your guard. The fact that the system has placed a bounty on him means that he is definitely not an easy guy.”
“I know. I’ve hunted ‘genius’ level monsters once or twice. I’ll do my best, so you do your job properly.”
“Who are you giving advice to? You, a brat who returned less than 100 years ago.”
Sigh.
chuck.
The returnees slowly established a siege.
“I’ll change your drink a lot.”
A strange look appeared in Clemence’s eyes.
I felt like I was going crazy because my plans kept going wrong, but the time has finally come to give me something refreshing.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!
Heavy wide-range attacks poured in from the start without any time to react.
The hardest hit were the troops led by Pendariel and Martial Spirit.
In the first place, it would be absurd to confront the returnees with a low-level mass-produced type.
Naturally, there was no choice but to be swept away by the wide-area plane that fired indiscriminately.
“Kaaaa. My perfect face…!”
“Angry.”
The statue of David and the body of Daeyeok Geumgang were completely destroyed.
Broken fragments flew in all directions.
Plants that had been planted here and there were also swallowed up by the fireball. Even my favorite cherry did not survive.
“Spread out!”
Pendariel shouted to his troops.
Maintaining a defense against skills of ridiculous power is crazy. In that case, the only way to minimize damage is to spread them apart as much as possible.
If you can at least take advantage of numbers, you will be able to create another variable at the right time.
It’s a wise decision.
the problem is.
[The unique ability ‘Cursed Cemetery Director’ is activated!]
Among the returnees, there are people who can maximize the advantage of numbers.
An old man in black robes tapped the ground with a staff with a skull on it, and another legion followed Clemence’s undead army.
These are not troops that have been damaged here and there by Ellis and Frey, but are beings in the best condition that have just been brought in from their own world.
The corps that blocked the main retreat route began a rabbit herd.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak!
A cat-and-mouse chase immediately ensued.
Pendariel’s zombie army, which was being slaughtered one-sidedly, tried to escape the siege somehow. The undead troops followed closely behind, as if they would not allow even a single one to escape.
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“It’s going to be a difficult fight.”
Wingracia opened his mouth heavily.
Once I decided to help Jinhyuk, I had no intention of backing down no matter how unfavorable the situation became.
Because I was prepared to give everything to protect the canyon.
“The spirits will be with you. No matter how difficult it is, tell me if you can win.”
“There is one thing.”
In order to overcome this situation, several prerequisites are necessary.
“Which one is it?”
“I will attract as much attention as possible, so please gather all the spirit beasts.”
Defeating all the returnees is close to impossible.
Not only was each individual’s combat power deceptive, but the experience and knowledge accumulated while conquering a world were also difficult.
If you try to launch a clumsy battle of annihilation, the damage will grow uncontrollably.
‘We must win while reducing our sacrifices as much as possible.’
Jinhyuk’s eyes narrowed.
“And you can use the forces you have gathered to burn the book that Jack Eden has along with him.”
“If it’s Jack Eden… you mean the guy who went to the mage who became one with that sapling earlier?”
“yes. “That person is our top priority target.”
A very faint thread of magical power could be seen in the ‘Eye of Gluttony’.
It is said that the grimoire was handed over to Clemence, but the actual owner of the grimoire is Eden.
Ultimately, this means that Eden must be eliminated in order to destroy the bounty event and alleviate the dark attributes of the returnees.
This time, unlike usual, it is my turn to be the bait.
“Let’s try to make a splash and attract attention. “If an opportunity comes, you should never miss it.”
“I understand.”
“I will make sure to succeed.”
The Spirit Kings nodded.
⁕⁕⁕
“It’s getting worse.”
“I always think about this, but I don’t think I’ve ever been able to raid comfortably with Jinhyuk.”
“There is a 100% chance that the path to hardship will be clear.”
“Jim has compiled a list of 100 restaurants, so all you have to do is take them all later. Oh, and it includes the condition that you come to Jim’s mansion too!”
A variety of reactions emerged from the members.
It seems quite burdensome to be the bait and take on the most dangerous position.
But they keep complaining . I knew that it wouldn’t work even if I tried, so I didn’t object any more fiercely.
The Martial Spirit, Pendariel, and the fairies held out for a few minutes, creating a gap.
Jinhyeok, who quickly finished planning the strategy, told everyone about their roles. .
The abilities and characteristics mainly used by each returnee who has appeared here have also been conveyed.
“Then, good luck to everyone.”
“See you later!”
“Yes. I understand.”
“I’ll take the western route.”
Quang!
The war with the returnees began in earnest with them scattering in different directions.
“That’s surprising. I never thought we would disperse our meager power again.”
The man standing next to Clemence looked interested.
“What is it that you came here too?”
“The reward must be so attractive. Besides, the conditions are so perfect that we only have to cooperate and kill one guy instead of competing, right?”
The man shrugged.
Admiral ‘Angelis’.
Many of them have returned from worlds that were waging interstellar war across the galaxy. He is a strategist who specializes in multiple battles.
Thanks to his incredible ability to read the flow of events across the entire battlefield, he was able to develop a resource planet on the edge of the galaxy to a scale comparable to that of an empire. He was a genius who ultimately succeeded in unifying the world. .
“Tch! Things that didn’t even budge when the ancient ones tried to appease them so much are now rushing in like a swarm of bees.”
“Why do I feel so bad?”
“Of course. If it had been like this sooner, I wouldn’t have had to be eaten by this cursed sapling, right?”
Sigh!
Even as I spoke, the sapling was encroaching on Clemence.
I was using anti-magic to slow the flow, but it was only a matter of time. .
It’s not long before I lose consciousness.
“Don’t worry too much. They said the system will grant their wishes, so if you deal with them before the parasitization ends, you will be able to regain your original body.” “…Oh
?” At Angelis’ words, Clemence’s pupils dilated rapidly.
“okay. that’s right. That could be possible. “I have rights too.”
“Then let’s focus now. I need to find out for what purpose our fire moths came up with such a plan. Mingles.”
[ayaaye master.]
At Angelis’s call, an AI woman made of holograms appeared.
“Raise the map.”
[Mingles activates the ‘3D stereoscopic battlefield’.]
Conditions and random variables.
Complex including all factors. An enemy screen unfolded before my eyes.
“Hmm.”
Before a few minutes had passed, the corners of Angelis’ mouth slowly turned up.
It was because he had figured out the reason for sending maximum power to the front line and drawing attention.
“The fairies are on the right . Was that the purpose of pulling them out little by little to the rear?”
Certainly.
To deliver the last blow, Jinhyeok would naturally decide to move directly or use the remaining main members. They would take advantage of that and use themselves as bait and force the Spirit Kings to use them as bait. They’re probably trying to target the books.
It’s funny that they came up with such a plan in such a short amount of time.
But,
‘It’s too simple.’
It’s not like he messed it up just once.
“Looking at that expression, it looks like he found a way to win.”
“Well, I thought of a fun trap or two.”
Angelis gently put on his combat helmet.
It had numerous insignias on it. The uniform took on a particularly red glow.
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Kwakwakwakwakwakwa! Cheon Yu-seong
and Teresa, who had delved deep into the interior as per their assigned duties, roughly unleashed their magic power.
The shattered undead soldiers rolled around on the floor.
“….”
The black The robe-wearing returner paused. I can’t believe
the soldiers summoned by the gravekeeper’s power had fallen so in vain. The moments before when they had shown off their overwhelming might against the armies of Martial Spirit and Pendariel almost felt like a dream.
“They are strong . .”
“One of those guys killed Gensuke. Just a soldier is no match for me.”
Gregory growled, glaring at Cheon Yu-seong.
“Indeed…”
The old man wrapped black-purple flames around his staff.
Grrr!
The concentration of magical power has changed.
Heavy and heavy. An ominous terror spread and engulfed the undead soldiers.
“Keeeeee!”
“Keeeeee!”
Painful screams burst from the mouths of the undead soldiers.
Their bodies quickly melted.
It also briefly turned into liquid and fell to the ground. The sucked thoughts soon formed a gigantic shape and surged out.
“Krrr…”
It was well over 20 meters tall.
The ugly swords, whips, lamps, and axes held in its four hands contained magical powers of different attributes.
[ The named monster ‘Degoria Balrog’ appears!]
Chop, clap, clap!
The whip flew like lightning.
[Cheon Yu-seong activates his unique ability ‘Sword Song’!]
Chuhon Sword reacted according to the trajectory of the whip. .
But.
Quaaaaang!
“…Queu?”
Cheon Yu-seong’s face suddenly contorted.
He was able to block.
However, he was not able to completely block the enormous impact.
A wound with no visible depth appeared on Cheon Yu-seong’s back.
One blow has an unbelievable power.
“Mr. Yoo-seong! ”
Theresa, who was fighting a little to the side, immediately used the star’s protection. The moment the dazzling starlight dwelled on Cheon Yu-seong’s sword.
[Degoria Balrog uses the ‘Lamp that guides the dead’!]
The lantern held in Balrog’s hand. It emitted this gloomy light.
Shoot…
In the blink of an eye, the starlight was sucked into the lamp.
“Isn’t there any preparation for the divine power that has the worst compatibility with the undead?”
It is clear that Clemence is quite strong enough to struggle.
However,
the returnees are also a group of real people who survived after defeating an enemy so vicious that it made you vomit.
“I will not let even a single one escape.”
At different points,
the returnees revealed their unique abilities.
