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Th-thank you. Its my first ti witnessing the arrival of angels.
The angel gracefully descended to the ground, wings outstretched. The radiant light emanating from his embrace was so dazzling that Seora montarily feared her eyesight would be impaired. The beauty of an angel was truly awe-inspiring.
Facing the Red Dragon alone with your human body is truly impressive, but be cautious not to be consud by greed if you value your life. Excessive desire always leads to harm.
Truly, angels possessed warm hearts. After expressing her gratitude, Seora took a step back, allowing the angel to approach the dragon.
I never expected you to summon the heavenly army.
In the sky, light and darkness engaged in a fierce battle. The sword pierced the dragon, while its teeth tore at the angels wings.
The clash between hope and destruction was akin to a mythical tale. The fight between the angel and the dragon, or rather, the devil, was so magnificent that it left one breathless.
This is a mark bestowed by Archangel Michael. However, I never imagined that Archangel Michael himself would personally descend.
Oh, M-Michael? Where is he? Where is he?
The one who just saved you is none other than Archangel Michael himself.
No wonder the radiance seed exceptionally extraordinary.
Its my first ti witnessing a physical manifestation of an Entity.
Sa here. Normally, Entities cannot descend to the earthly realm Perhaps its possible because this is Armageddon.
Armageddon was the land where angels resided, their stage, and the battleground of angels.
There was indeed a distinction.
But actual mythology and reality are not the sa.
Yes, thats correct. I summoned this army using my own powers, so once my powers are depleted, regardless of the wars outco, everyone will return to heaven. Moreover, the mana consumption is significant, so I cannot sustain it for long. Thats why I refrained from using this ability until the Dragon of Revelation appeared.
Angels soared through the sky, thrusting their spears, while the dragon unleashed its fiery breath. Michaels sword, engulfed in flas, cleaved through the dragons fire. Light and darkness clashed relentlessly, resulting in explosions of various sizes.
The unfolding war was not a re masterpiece but a vivid reality. However, one could not simply stand by and watch. If the outco ended in defeat, the Earth would be reduced to ruins, much like the desolate land they currently fought upon.
Mr. Oliver, your mana consumption is substantial, so please remain here.
And what about you? Do you intend to intervene in this battle?
I hope the angels wont mistake for a sinner and strike down due to my egregious sins of lust. Observing Olivers embarrassnt, Seora smirked. She patted his shoulder and stepped forward. A Hunters life has always been a battlefield. Moreover, even a single person regaining their senses would greatly contribute to our forces.
Ideally, Monique or Kang Sejun would be perfect, but since she couldnt discern who had committed which sins, she would start with what she could dismantle.
By the way, what does the color violet symbolize in terms of sins?
Greed.
Greed. It didnt seem to align with Monique, but Kang Sejun didnt fit the bill either.
Should I try sothing else? Ill be back for now. Seora ventured back onto the battlefield.
Was her intention to capitalize on the dragons fatigue from battling the angels and launch an attack? No, that wasnt her plan.
Her goal was an unequivocal triumph. She would ensure that her na stood at the forefront of the list of contributors. She needed to show those fools who still clung to false hopes of overthrowing Song Hanna.
As long as Im here, the Korea Association will never crumble.
I suppose retirent is out of the question for the rest of my life.
Despite uttering those words, the small human who interfered on the battlefield wore a bright smile.
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Thud, thud.
Kang Sejun struggled to move forward, his face betraying signs of exhaustion. It wasnt solely due to the seemingly endless expanse of this illusion, nor was it solely because of the energy-draining floor that clung to his every step.
No, could this illusion actually have an impact?
Frowning, Kang Sejun pinched his nose, trying to ward off the nauseating stench of iron that perated the air. A viscous liquid, sothing he didnt care to identify, squird around his thighs, adding to his discomfort.
Ive never encountered an illusion like this before
With no place to sit and gather his strength, he remained standing, desperately catching his breath.
In the past, the illusions he faced in the Path of Sin had been manifestations of wrath and pride. The frustration of being unable to overco the monster on the 11th floor had consud him with anger, while the arrogance that he would surely erge victorious had pierced through his being.
However, none of those past illusions had been as horrifying as this one.
Ah, fuck this.
As he stood motionless, sothing gently descended and bumped against his thigh. Its weight was substantial, causing a curse word he rarely uttered to slip from his lips. He didnt want to see it; it was too grueso. Yet, despite his resistance, his gaze involuntarily shifted downward.
There lay Yun Seora, covered in wounds, lifeless.
It was truly sickening.
Yeah, this isnt wrath or pride.
Kang Sejun extended his hand and gently closed the eyes of the lifeless Seora, who had left this world without the chance to close her own. Even though he knew it was an illusion, his hand trembled uncontrollably. The chilling coldness unique to the deceased touched his palm.
Crack!
As if being burned, Kang Sejun hastily attempted to withdraw his hand, but sothing tightly gripped his arm with a thud. Yun Seora, her eyes wide open, glared at him with intense ferocity.
Its because of you.
Yun Seora.
Its because of you! I wouldnt have had to die if you hadnt been so consud by greed! How dare you send to that accursed monster on the 11th floor!
His breath hitched as he witnessed her anguished cries.
You killed . You are the one who killed ! Your insatiable greed! Your greed took my life!
A wave of nausea swept over Kang Sejun, causing him to clench his mouth shut. The pungent scent of blood perated the air from his hand.
Greed. It was the sin he had desired most in this lifeti. When had his aspiration to bring peace to the world morphed into a craving?
I dont want to die. I want to live! I dont want to die. I have already died five tis, why must I die again? This ti, I was supposed to survive!
If I die, my aunt and brother will also perish. It cannot happen. I cannot die! Kang Sejun!
The words uttered by Yun Seora felt as though they could drive him to madness. His throat tightened, making it difficult to breathe. Gasping for air, tears stread down his cheeks. It was more terrifying than any illusion he had faced before.
Damn Satan. He knew all too well how to shatter a persons spirit.
This is an illusion. Seora will be fine.
With resolve, Kang Sejun pushed aside the illusion that clung to him and pressed forward. Finally, he understood the nature of the liquid that had reached his thighs. It was Seoras blood. The bitter scent carried a profound sadness.
Are you certain that IllI truly escape the dragons onslaught?
A heavy burden settled upon his shoulders. As the blood continued to flow down his body, Kang Sejuns steps faltered.
This is no ordinary Level 1 Demonic Boss. Its a creature from the Labyrinth. Are you truly confident that I will erge unscathed?
Heh, Kang Sejun. You can be quite arrogant.
His mind wavered.
Yun Seora claid that her ntal barrier would hold even within the Labyrinth, but it was rely a possibility. She had never actually ventured into the Labyrinth herself. Just as he was trapped within this illusion, she might be suffering in so other corner of this twisted realm.
A cunning devil, a serpents tongue possessed by Satan.
In the midst of excruciating pain that threatened to shatter him and swallow him whole, Kang Sejun clenched his teeth. He couldnt discern if the liquid streaming from his eyes was blood or tears.
No, he couldnt remain here. He had to press forward. He had to keep moving so that the specter of the deceased Seora wouldnt haunt him.
But can I truly abandon this desire? Can I genuinely escape this place? Fueled by Yun Seoras fervent plea to live, the desire to exist, body and soul, burned fiercely within him.
How in the world can I
How?
Soone has partially broken the horns of Greed. Awakened Kang Sejuns ntal strength has slightly recovered!
Ugh!
With that brief exclamation, his breath returned. Like clumps of cream, the jumbled thoughts in his mind cleared away like dissipating fog.
Ah, I understand now. The shattered horns. Soone from the outside was attacking the dragon associated with greed.
You fool.
A smile spread across Kang Sejuns face, marred by blood and tears. He firmly grasped the blood-soaked arm of the illusionary Yun Seora, who was pressing down on his shoulder.
I thought you would say sothing convincing, sothing that would make believe you were Yun Seora, but I was completely mistaken. My mind must have been unraveling. I couldnt even discern sothing as simple as this. With a swift motion, he pulled her toward him, their gazes eting intimately. Her bloodied form was a grueso sight, but this was not Yun Seora. If you were truly Yun Seora, you would have slain the wretch and escaped without wasting ti blaming .
He was the sa. Gritting his teeth, Kang Sejun forcibly averted his gaze from the illusion resembling Yun Seora and pushed it to the ground.
Soone outside was fighting to save them. It could be Oliver, summoning the angelic forces, or perhaps it was Yun Seora herself. No, she was undoubtedly present.
Why do I trust her more than anyone else, even though this is the first ti we have t in this life?
With a faint smile, Kang Sejun began to forcefully tap into the mana that had been utterly nonfunctional until just monts ago.
He was the worlds sole Omniscient Mage. If he couldnt break through a previously damaged space, he should lant the years he had spent bearing that title and reputation.
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