Episode 319. One step difference (1)
Chase the bloodstain and track down the half-blood demon. (In progress)
The quest target blinks.
You were the culprit behind the flow of monsters from the Zero Mountains.
It is an extraordinary ability, befitting the guy who appeared in the latter half of the class quest.
But I have a question.
‘Night enemy relationship.’
For demon hunters, [Natural Enemy Relations] is an inseparable skill. It is not an exaggeration to say that the beginning and the end are together, and thanks to that, you have no choice but to become more proficient in its use.
‘But it didn’t activate.’
If it was a large-scale demon of the level of a half-blood demon, I would have felt its presence from the moment I set foot in the Zero Mountains. No, the [natural enemy relationship] must have been activated one step faster.
However, even at the moment when the quest goal was shining, [Natural Enemy Relations] did not activate. Then there’s only one thing I can think of. The mixed-race demon is clearly different from the demons she has encountered so far.
I opened my mouth.
“Is it a trivial trick?”
Cold selling to the devil.
It was an act that was no different than usual.
The problem was that there were listening ears all around.
When the players startled, they lowered their heads first.
“Thank you for saving me!”
“I’m sorry if I’ve disturbed you in any way.”
“All four of us reached level 400, so we set foot in the Zero Mountains because we thought we would be able to hunt without difficulty…. Even if you say it’s insignificant, there’s nothing to say! In the future, I will do my best to understand the subject properly!”
no.
What is my image like?
Are the players this stumped?
Like I said, it’s all because of the devil!
I answered generously.
“I am not blaming you.”
The pride of our noble Grand Fell is extremely complex. Even if you despise the devil, you can’t look at the devil, and you can’t tolerate that the process is broken because of the devil.
Literally.
‘It’s a flurry of emotions, really.’
In the past, I would have desperately turned away.
Regardless of whether the eyes of others are favorable.
Because I wouldn’t have been able to hold back the feeling of self-doubt.
But now it’s different.
Because I have the ability to realize this absurd, embarrassing pride. I don’t know if it’s because of Grandfel’s setting to realize what I said, or because of my struggles.
I spoke.
“And from now on, it’s ‘you’ time.”
“…yes?”
“I’m talking about ‘you’, not you.”
“…yes yes?”
At my words, the players look at each other. Exchanging bewildered expressions, it seems that he did not understand my meaning. It’s not the players’ fault either.
‘This guy’s speech is the problem.’
I added a word.
“Look behind you.”
“…?”
And that’s because they’re all the same.
this moment.
Even though he couldn’t see the mixed-race demon holding his ankle. At the same time, the answer given by me and Grandfell, who can’t accept that the process goes wrong just because of the devil.
It was simple and clear.
“…Follow me?”
Players turn their heads at my words.
“!!!”
Soon they startled and shouted.
“That outfit…!”
“Do you know anyone? Because I’m relatively newbie…”
“Ah, it’s Akkshan! The demon hunters making a fuss on the news!!”
[The legendary ‘New Era Hero Akkshan’ materializes.]
The days when Arcana was just a game.
There was only one reason why demon hunters captivated players.
Pomsaeng Foamsa.
The beauty that flows from its appearance.
Why am I still amazed?
Moderately sticky ink-colored combat uniform.
A drooping black cloak.
Even the black mask that covers more than half of the face with a hwaryong peak.
In addition, times have changed.
Back in the days when arcana was just a game, demon hunters were a bright apricot. After the appearance of demon-type monsters, handling has improved to a level unimaginable in the past.
‘It’s just that I’m the only one, so it doesn’t show.’
There were exactly seven demon hunters embodied in Akkshan legend.
Appearing from behind, keeping a moderate distance from each other.
The players who were stunned by the figure came to their senses.
“As expected… Hoyeol…”
Yes, as you might guess, my class is a demon hunter.
Noona said it.
I didn’t have any desire to hide the class?
‘I’ve felt the need for secrecy lately.’
Because I realized that the more cards I saved, the better.
However, to be honest, I have a tired personality…
To put it mildly, my pride is deeply rooted in my heart.
You don’t even have to say it first.
‘You can’t lie to hide it.’
In any case, it was what I had hoped for.
In fact, whenever I guessed my class on the news, I was startled.
From the black magician to the opinion that the dark dragon of infinite darkness is actually a hidden class. It means that it wasn’t once or twice that I almost blushed during the quest for oddities.
However, reality always exceeds expectations.
“You are the leader of Akkshan!!”
I doubted my ears.
…the Akkshan leader?
I?
why?
what happened?!
‘Again?’
Of course, players don’t know about the [Legendary] system. That’s why they’re mistaking the Akkshan Demon Hunters, who materialized through the effects of the legend, for real.
If you change your position…
‘It will look like you just responded to my command.’
If you look at the line, I was the youngest of Akshan.
The leader of Akkshan to me like that.
There is no such thing as a lower pole.
But it didn’t end there.
The players start whispering.
They let their imagination run wild.
“It definitely makes sense.”
“If it’s Hoyeol’s reputation…”
“Then it’s a big deal that Akkshan disappeared from the continent…!”
Anyway, the deformed structure of Akkshan is the problem. If only demons can be hunted, it is a situation brought on by our seniors who do not listen to their evaluations towards the world.
‘Rather than that, you guys can tell me, right?’
Do you know or not that silence is affirmation?
The demon hunters clearly listened to what the players were saying and just moved on silently. I was not a great person to add detailed explanations.
In the end, there was only one option that was allowed to me.
‘I don’t even know anymore.’
resignation.
okay.
In order to realize pride, it is a law that requires choice and concentration. I’ll leave the half-blooded devil to the senior Akkshans, and I’ll start with Jesse and Mary to follow the procedure.
“The fact that Akkshan moved…”
“You mean this is the work of the devil?!”
“This is big news…!!”
I don’t know how much the bubble will inflate in the process….
Let’s think positively.
After all, isn’t it the way that legends become stronger the more they inflate?
I muttered.
“Is this the beginning of a legend?”
Anyway, this guy’s cubic court doesn’t stop saying a word.
The nonsense spoken with a solemn expression.
Players’ eyes widen.
“The beginning of that legend!”
Looking at the players who seemed to have witnessed a great sight.
I swallowed a sigh.
I’m so guilty, right…?
*
Mixed-blood demon.
The ecstasy that springs from the body where strange blood flows.
warrant.
“Whoops.”
Gremory was immersed in the experience of empowerment.
Rust I will definitely tear that son of a bitch to pieces someday.
To the point where the promise I had was colorless.
It was an adventurer’s world that was considered unfamiliar.
However, the people he encountered were favorable to him. He did not have any doubts even when he was covered in blood, and was willing to give up everything he had.
“It is an honor to meet you.”
They were even guided to the Zero Mountains, which was their destination.
Gremory smiled.
Rust, you will forever regret it.
‘This authority is for me!’
Gremory was convinced.
At this moment, he said he was using authority more skillfully than Rust. It was confidence. A superior appearance that not only devils, but even humans and even elves can’t match. The confidence that springs up thanks to the added power.
If you don’t believe it, see the evidence.
“…wow.”
Aren’t the gazes of stupid people looking at me?
Gremory looked at the Zero Mountains.
It is as vast as it was on the Arcana continent.
‘He won’t be able to find me here either.’
No matter how natural he is, the Zero Mountains are vast.
Especially if you hide yourself in a hundred thousand caves.
Even if you search for decades alone, you won’t be able to find me.
‘That time is enough.’
Because he will be called into power with his newly acquired power.
Gremory swallowed a smile.
He imagined his nemesis, the demon hunter, being devoured by himself.
‘That arrogant guy kneels down and seeks mercy…’
It felt like being made fun of by Rust, even the hurt feelings were getting better.
But Gremory overlooked it. That the mighty power of evil is not so easy to handle. Even the fact that the powers mixed with his completely different blood had no choice but to go mad.
Soon, unexpected side effects, even for Rust, overtook Gremory.
“…what?”
A group of adventurers who had gone ahead and opened the way like limbs stopped in place.
Sreung!
He suddenly took out his weapon and declared with a stern expression.
“My queen. I will risk my life to protect it.”
…what the fuck are you saying all of a sudden?
Gremory didn’t want to draw attention.
Regardless of authority, this was the home of the last demon hunter. According to Rust, he was in a state of high alert to hunt him.
however.
‘These trash.’
Aren’t you trying to scrape it and make a boil?
Gremory stepped forward.
Ever since I was in the Pandemonium, I had heard that the Zero Mountain Range was a dangerous place. In particular, there are rumors that a dragon lives on top of that peak.
‘Crazy lizards.’
It may not be as crazy as a high-ranking demon king, but the dragon was also a being that could enter and exit a completely different world. It was Gremory who had personally witnessed the ferocity of such dragons in the Pandemonium.
“…no way.”
Even as a demon hunter, my head was pounding, but it was impossible to attract the dragon’s attention. Gremory pushed the players who surrounded him and moved forward.
“It’s dangerous, my queen!”
“Back off.”
“but…!”
“I told you to turn it off.”
In a situation where the name line was at stake, I had no intention of being immersed in playing the king.
From now on, I had to move as quietly as possible, find a suitable cave, hide in the cave, and use the authority to steadily call out forces. It was the moment when Gremory took a step alone toward his goal.
“…!”
Oh my!
Numerous signs that touch the skin.
I could intuit.
It is the movement of many people led by authority.
But there was another reason for the goosebumps.
“…what?”
Being fascinated by authority means that you have become an insignificant limb.
There is no owner who gets goosebumps in front of his hands and feet.
It was.
What startled Gremory was the pressure that gradually tightened his neck.
“!”
east west north south.
No, in a more finely chopped direction.
Is it because of the two bloods floating in the body?
Gremory gets a more accurate number.
‘…seven directions!’
Presence was squeezing him from exactly seven directions.
Gremory thought calmly.
There is only one existence that can put such pressure on himself as a demon lord.
‘Demon Hunter.’
However, it was the ‘last’ demon hunter.
This means that what used to be one cannot be divided into seven.
Gremory gritted his teeth.
‘Anyway, you’re saying he’s not a demon hunter, right?’
…is it a dragon?
Still better than that guy.
It was worth trying.
‘If I run away anyway, everything will be over.’
Gremory had no intention of stepping down. I was thinking of breaking through the crisis head-on. Of course, it didn’t take long for Gremory to regret his judgment.
Push-!
Suddenly.
Arrows flying from blind spots.
However, all of them missed unreasonably and ended up stuck in the dirt.
“also.”
Gremory held a sneer.
“You’re so drunk with my authority that you can’t even aim properly.”
“…”
“Whoops. Are you unable to even answer?”
“…”
But it was an obvious misunderstanding.
Clap—
the noise of an arrow stuck in the floor.
“?”
Swaaaaaagh—!
“…!”
arrows twinkle
No, to be precise, the thin thread connected to the arrow reflects the light.
Then accelerated so quickly that Gremory’s gaze could not follow.
Charleuk!
They get entangled with each other and begin to tighten Gremory’s radius of action.
Goosebumps creep up again on Gremory’s skin.
‘…This?’
It is silver thread.
It is a thread made of silver…!
Because I figured out the identity of the twinkling thread belatedly.
Gremory opened his mouth in doubt.
“…you guys?”
“…”
But what came back was silence again.
So, didn’t ‘someone’ say it terribly?
Avoid unnecessary conversations with prey.
“How are you guys…!!”
That is Akshan’s first iron law.
Zech—
the seven demon hunters pull the silver thread tight.
Swaaaaaagh!
Using the silver thread as a rope, it surges toward Gremory as if gliding.
‘…no!’
celestial relationship.
‘I don’t see it. too fast. Where are you? Where are you coming from?’
A hunter’s acceleration that the prey’s eyes can’t follow.
‘At this rate…!’
A tight siege net.
“Protect me…!!”
The prey’s fury.
A coolly shining silver dagger.
and.
…Deng-Gung-!
