Chapter 369 Grave in the South (3)
The atmosphere suddenly froze.
recent remark.
It was arrogant.
Saying that it was okay to run into the warriors of the Valhalla Empire at once was a provocative remark that touched his pride.
But no one came forward.
Even a day ago, people who had been constantly challenging themselves were now paying attention to each other, but did not dare to say that they would take on the challenge.
The first time he showed mercy against Valderas.
People were relieved internally.
If Roman Dmitri didn’t kill the challengers, he couldn’t help but feel lighter about challenging the impossible game.
People have turned away from their sincerity.
They believed that they had risked their lives for Valhalla as a warrior, but the sight of Valderas actually surviving removed fear from their hearts.
And now.
Things have changed.
The price of the challenge was death.
How many deaths would it take to defeat Roman Dmitri?
one hundred people?
a thousand people?
ten thousand?
Victory could not be guaranteed by any number.
Saga stories such as slaughtering 10,000 troops alone and showing tremendous military power against 300,000 troops did not fully express Roman Dmitry.
They were the result of victory.
Even though he never showed the bottom, Roman Dmitri produced uncommon results that shocked people.
So I didn’t know the limit.
How many people will it take to take him down?
Is that even possible?
There was an unfounded belief that the week-long bloody battle would end with Valhalla’s victory, but at least there was certainty that warriors who challenged in the early stages would die unconditionally.
Confidence, not expectation.
No matter how Valhalla’s warriors are the type to risk their lives for pride, they had no choice but to hesitate about a certain death.
Fear spread.
Everyone hesitated.
Even though it was a clear advantage, I couldn’t readily say that I would take on the challenge first.
It was then.
“We will challenge you.”
The road is open.
As people stepped aside, hundreds of men of various shapes stepped forward.
The meaning of their behavior was clear.
Roughly grown hair and beard, full of tattoos on the naked upper body, and various types of weapons that are not commonly found.
It was an appearance that was not common in Valhalla.
In particular, the tattoos engraved on the back of dozens of people uniformly proved that people with the same tattoo are brothers who exchanged lives.
It was just a minority.
Origin of Valhalla.
As the beginning of an empire that began in the southern jungle, they did not follow the flow of civilization even when Valhalla leaped into an empire.
Those who remain in the jungle and protect the roots of Valhalla.
Their very existence represented the history of Valhalla.
Their chief stepped forward.
My name is Ger.
A member of the Black Wolf clan, he looked around at the people and said.
“Weak city bastards. Since when did Valhalla become a country that avoids challenges for fear of death? The root of Valhalla lies in not giving up even though you know it is impossible. No matter how great a swordsman that Roman Dmitri is, he cannot deny the roots of Valhalla.”
It was a brutal atmosphere.
hundreds of warriors.
Roman Dmitry was surrounded.
Ger turned his two hatchets around and looked at Roman Dmitri.
“Roman Dmitry. I sincerely thank you for saving Valhalla. However, if you know our hearts, I hope you understand that we are trying to stop you by going this far. You know. That all of this happens because you are stronger than you should be.”
Kwadeuk.
Kwadeuk Kwadeuk.
A bizarre sound was heard.
Starting with the Ger, the body twisted, and as the body grew, rough, dark hair grew here and there.
Other warriors also showed different changes. Ethnic minorities are not only savages.
The various and bizarre powers of the minority races, such as the race that changes into the form of a beast, the race that breathes fire, the race that is dyed in darkness and specializes in stealth, are notorious in Valhalla.
all of them
risked their lives
Even though he knew he was in a position to die, he took the lead to ignite the pride of Valhalla.
“Kreuk krur rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.”
A situation on a whim.
Roman Dmitri calmly raised his sword.
It was the attitude of accepting the numerical disadvantage head-on.
however.
Contrary to the wishes of the people who were waiting for the signal, the Emperor of Valhalla put down the flag he was holding and shouted.
“stop! The warrior’s test ends with this!”
* * *
A set of circumstances.
The Valhalla Emperor felt miserable.
He wanted to come out too.
As a warrior in Valhalla before becoming an emperor, it was uncomfortable to watch him from a distance.
It was the irony of life.
He himself raised the sword for the romance of Valhalla, but he could not exist as a warrior after he took the throne of the emperor.
If you die against Roman Dmitri.
At that time, there was no way to handle the aftermath. In a situation where the tyrant had just been defeated, Valhalla needed an unshakable focal point.
I swallowed disgust.
Sanchez was right.
I could no longer watch the warriors die.
“Roman Dmitry is right. Throwing one’s body into a pit of fire, knowing the outcome clearly, is not the bravery of a warrior, but ignorance and foolishness. Times have changed. It does not mean that you should give up your pride as a Valhalla warrior, but you must refrain from making meaningless sacrifices for the future of Valhalla. Roman Dmitri is the benefactor of Valhalla. What’s the point in a situation where we’re risking our lives to bring him down? If tens of thousands of warriors die even if we stop him, can we say that it is the right thing for us as warriors?”
He raised his voice.
The fact that he had to show a contradictory image while crying out for the romance of Valhalla was truly painful.
but.
It’s the right thing.
It was necessary for Valhalla.
“Valhalla is going through a tough time lately. Many died in the civil war, and those we kill to do right are also of Valhalla’s blood. Valhalla is at a crossroads of choice. The future of Valhalla will be determined by how this chaotic situation is sorted out, but if a senseless sacrifice is made against Roman Dmitri, we will have no choice but to fall into another kind of pain. Think wisely. Calmly think about what is right as a citizen of the Empire.”
“But I can’t go back like this. What matters to a warrior is the process rather than the result.”
it was a ger
As he retorted with a ferocious face, the Valhalla Emperor’s gaze turned to him.
“Why is opening the way for the strong a problem? The great warrior Carlos passed the warrior’s test. After holding out for a week and passing through the last gate of the Dark Elves, he entered the southern tomb. In the process, the warriors of Valhalla did not actively challenge themselves from the 6th day. It wasn’t that he betrayed his pride as a warrior, he just thought that his strength was sufficiently proven and that he didn’t need to inflict any more damage on himself.”
and.
A legend was born.
The first non-Emperor had the honor of entering the Tomb of the South.
“The situation we face now is no different from then. If our ancestors a hundred years ago needed six days to recognize Carlos’ qualifications, we only need one day. Ger. don’t you know too Even if all the ethnic minorities die in this place, there is no guarantee that we will defeat Roman Dmitri.”
“… Chet.”
Gerr nervously turned his head.
I hate to admit it.
The words of the Emperor of Valhalla were true.
Valhalla could not guarantee its future if it lost countless warriors, starting with a minority.
continent’s two major mountain ranges.
Its reputation was driven to the brink.
Even the ger took a step back, and the emperor of Valhalla shouted.
“I declare in the name of the Emperor of Valhalla. Roman Dmitry has met the qualifications to pass the warrior’s test and we will pave the way for a great warrior!”
* * *
Now the final gateway remains.
Dark Elf’s Trial.
People stayed.
Since he announced his intention to enter the Southern Tomb, the Dark Elves would appear shortly after.
‘Will I be able to pass the final ordeal?’
It was a common idea for all.
final ordeal.
People called it the Trial of the Mirror.
The Dark Elves dealt with dangerous beings that were not allowed in this world, and one of them was the Doppelgänger, which is considered the most mysterious being in the world.
Doppelgangers have the ability to absorb everything from their opponents.
When dealing with ordinary people, it exerts power as much as that of normal people, but when dealing with aura swordsmen, it exerts power comparable to that of an aura swordsman.
blast furnace.
Just because it was strong didn’t mean it could pass unconditionally.
Carlos also struggled, and Roman Dmitri had to overcome the ordeal of dealing with himself.
People of Valhalla.
That was why they weren’t sure of passing.
I knew that as strong as Roman Dmitri, his doppelganger also became stronger.
It was then.
slither.
beyond the darkness of the jungle.
I could feel the darkness creeping in.
They soon took shape, and unlike the elves they had experienced before, black-skinned Dark Elves appeared in front of people.
they were expressionless
With a cold face, he took people’s gaze calmly and walked toward the stage of the test with unwavering steps.
They were accompanied by something with slapping chains.
Something like shapeless black smoke was suppressed by chains and stirred.
It was an unusual scene.
It was a very rare experience to see Dark Elves in person.
tall.
I stopped walking.
The Dark Elves looked at the challenger and tried to act as gatekeepers.
however.
“… ?!”
Moment.
they opened their eyes
Cracks appeared on their cold and expressionless faces, and they showed expressions as if they were facing something they were not supposed to see.
they knelt down
Before people could grasp the situation, they raised their voices at Roman Dmitri.
“Savior of the world tree. The Dark Elves meet the savior.”
** *
It was an unexpected development.
you’re a savior
At the time when the people of Valhalla were perplexed, Roman Dmitri figured out what was going on.
‘Maybe it’s the influence of the World Tree.’
Arcadia.
In the process of handling the work there, the flames of the fire melted the frozen World Tree.
Even then, the elves expressed their gratitude toward Roman Dmitri.
Expressing himself as the savior who saved the World Tree, he said that he would grant anything he wished for from the elves in the future.
It was the same with the Dark Elves.
Although they had different characteristics from normal elves, they too could feel the power of the World Tree.
Roman Dmitry.
The world tree blessed him.
The lofty noses of the Dark Elves were crushed at once by the overwhelming emotion of just facing each other.
“Savior. We are not qualified to dare to test the Savior. If you wish, pass us into the southern tomb. No one will be able to interfere with the will of the Savior.”
It was an unexpected development.
The Dark Elves, who thought it was the final gateway, took on the role of protecting Roman Dmitri.
People were perplexed.
What the hell does this mean?
however.
“No, the exam will proceed as scheduled.”
declined the favor.
With the declaration of the Emperor of Valhalla, Roman Dmitri challenged the last gate in just two days.
This alone was unprecedentedly fast, and some of Valhalla’s warriors followed the trend even though they were dissatisfied with the situation.
For the future of Valhalla. I knew I needed to break my ego.
If Roman Dmitri accepts the favor.
The people of Valhalla will be dissatisfied.
Apart from paving the way, passing the exam with such ease was inevitable.
And above all.
‘An existence that absorbs the opponent’s power. Will the doppelganger be able to perfectly imitate my powers? If I imitate it, will I be able to defeat the same opponent as I am?’
I was interested.
win or lose
Roman Dmitry could not just pass the last gateway simply to clear up the questions that filled his head.
“Dark elves, if you really think of me as your savior, proceed with the test as scheduled.”
* * *
Command of the Savior.
The Dark Elves couldn’t refuse.
One of them, who seemed to be the leader, stood up and released the chains he was holding tightly.
“Please be careful.”
through.
Darkness spread.
The chained being roamed around Roman Dmitri and squirmed several times, absorbing the surrounding mana.
Then it returned to its original position and began to shake greatly.
What was initially a gas suddenly turned into a churning mass of liquid, pulsating in all directions and tinged with darkness.
Gluck.
Gulluck Gulluck.
It was a bizarre scene.
Everyone held their breath.
The appearance of the liquid gradually changed.
I made a figure like touching clay, and it looked very similar to Roman Dmitri.
shape change.
It was the doppelganger’s ability.
If the transformation is complete, the existence will demonstrate the abilities of Roman Dmitri.
however.
Kruck Kruck.
The doppelganger suddenly shook violently.
After almost completing the transformation, it was grotesquely crushed like clay again, and then it showed a frantic excitement.
Even the Dark Elves couldn’t hide their embarrassment.
According to the oath, they conducted numerous tests using doppelgangers, but none of them showed a reaction like this.
An incomprehensible situation.
The limbs grew again.
He created a new face and grew a long, thick beard that was not found on Roman Dmitri.
“What is that… .”
“What the hell is going on?”
was an old man
A massive beard with a huge body.
Contrary to his considerable age, he exudes a tremendous sense of intimidation.
People couldn’t recognize who it was, but Roman Dmitri recognized it at once.
‘It’s me in my previous life.’
Heavenly Demon Baek Joong-hyeok.
That was him.
The shape change of the doppelganger is not simply following the appearance.
It sucked the pure energy from its soul and accepted its true form.
Roman Dmitri is the eldest son of the Dmitri family, but his roots were in his previous life.
Baek Jung-hyeok, who once commanded Moorim, appeared in the world, and the doppelganger tried to raise a huge body with infinite power.
It was then.
Khehehehehehe.
Mouth opened bizarrely.
The doppelganger screamed.
He knelt down, clutching his head with both hands, and his body shook like mad as if he couldn’t stand the pain.
this too.
It was the first sight even the Dark Elves had seen.
No, to be exact, I heard that there is a similar reaction to the legend passed down from generation to generation.
yet.
Kwajik.
Papa papak.
The doppelganger is broken.
As it was being torn to pieces, what had been human flesh turned into a mass of dark liquid that splattered in all directions.
to that look.
The Dark Elves gazed at Roman Dmitri and the traces of the body that had once been their doppelganger with fascinated expressions.
