Blegh!
The stabbing pain in my chest worsened, forcing to cough up a mouthful of blood and drop to one knee. I had endured this ever since I ca to this planet without much issue, but now it was twice as painful—almost unbearable.
"Ooh, baby. I hate to see you suffer," Seo-Yun’s voice carried genuine worry. "Why do you have to go against ?"
I could tell she ant every word she said—and that pissed off. Was I so weak that she could fight and still worry about at the sa ti?
Did this bitch look down on so much she didn’t even need to take seriously in a fight?
Our lives were on the line.
The least she could do was show respect as an enemy.
My eyes burned with hatred as I looked at the spirits hovering around her. Even with a strength of 28 points, I couldn’t overpower one of them. It was clear they were more physically endowed than Seo-Yun.
’What are those?’
[Spirit Pact: Gwishin Command:]
Seo-Yun can summon vengeful spirits of the fallen to fight by her side. These spirits retain mories and skills from life, serving as temporary allies or scouts. The stronger the soul’s regret or purpose, the more powerful it becos.
It was just like my blood pact—but much stronger.
’Why isn’t my Wavelength of Madness working?’ I had to ask.
Everything within a 400-ter radius should be going berserk, yet Seo-Yun and her spirits seed unaffected.
[Because Seo-Yun has a high Intelligence stat, allowing her to maintain her sanity as well as that of her spirits. If you wish to have her under the influence of your Wavelength of Madness, you must break her strong will first.]
"I see..." My eyes reflected my resolve as I rose to my feet.
"You see what?" Seo-Yun asked, tilting her head to the left.
[Blood Ignition]
Ignoring her words, I took in a deep breath and shut my eyes tight. My veins bulged, each pulsating with crimson light, throbbing like a beating heart.
As my eyes fluttered open, a piercing red light appeared amidst the boundless darkness like a slit.
[Strength: 35]
[Speed: 30]
[Intelligence: 14]
"Show blood." My lips curled into a smile, revealing my bloodstained teeth.
Bam!
In an instant, I stood in front of Seo-Yun with burning crimson eyes while all her spirits swung at ruthlessly with their weapons—but I ignored them.
"I just need to kill you. Nothing else matters."
Pa!
SWOOSH!
Dragging Seo-Yun along, I shot out of the rooftops into the quiet streets of Solinthar.
BOOM! BOOM!
BOOM! BOOM!
"THIS BATTLE WILL END WITH THE DEATH OF ONE OF US!"
"ONLY ONE GATEKEEPER CAN RULE SOLINTHAR!"
My voice bood like lightning as we tore through paved roads, furniture, and even buildings. Anything in our way was destroyed. Civilians ran helter-skelter, screaming at the top of their lungs as they tried to escape the intense battle between two god-like beings.
Bang!
Seo-Yun hit the ground and rolled a couple of tis before springing to her feet. Her body was covered in bruises and cuts, but her sinister smile never faded.
"I knew you were strong. I could never love a weak man," she bead with excitent. Blood flowed down her skull, but she didn’t seem to care.
Her spirits quickly raced to her side with weapons raised, but I just scoffed at their futile actions. I had countless cuts on my body and even spirit arrows stuck in my flesh, but my wounds were healing fast—pushing out the arrows from my skin forcefully.
"And you are weak," I retorted. "It’s disappointing to find out this is all you’ve managed after half a century as a Gatekeeper."
Seo-Yun laughed at my words and rose to her feet.
[Soulbound Oath: Eternal Keeper detected!]
The system warned, leaving confused at first. But I soon understood what it ant—Seo-Yun’s wounds began healing rapidly, sealing in re seconds.
It was just as good as my berserk-mode healing.
"Co on, baby, haven’t you heard of balance?" Seo-Yun asked. "While building myself, I also build my army. To invade worlds, I need soldiers. There’s only so much you can do alone."
Hearing this, I quickly confird the type of Gatekeeper she was. While improving her own strength, she also invested in territory-building. She was soone afraid to stand alone—that’s why she had spirits even in this battle.
I burst out laughing loudly at her words.
A coward dares lecture ?
"Fool. A god needs no army. A god is complete alone," I retorted with a mocking tone.
I raised one hand to the sky, gazing up at the full moon.
"I will cover the heavens with one hand," I said, before lowering my gaze to et hers. "I don’t need an army to do this."
Seo-Yun blushed hard and clapped excitedly.
"You’re so cool. That’s why I love you." She smiled, trying to take a step forward—but her sword spirit blocked her with its blade.
I heard eerie whispers from all four spirits and watched Seo-Yun’s excitent fade to mild annoyance.
"My boo would never kill . He’s just in a rebellious stage right now. I’m sure we’ll work it out," she argued.
’Is she talking about ?’ I raised an eyebrow in confusion.
"Okay, okay, it’s too dangerous. I won’t approach him." Seo-Yun sighed in defeat.
Only then did the spirit lower its sword and she returned her attention to .
"Boo, I’ve been a Gatekeeper for 75 years. I’ve co across many Gatekeepers who shared the sa thoughts as you. They either beca Dark Keepers... or died fighting alone," Seo-Yun said. "Judging from how corrupted you are, you’ll most likely end up a Dark Keeper."
Buzz!
I frowned at her words.
"Why did they beco Dark Keepers?" I asked out of curiosity.
Seo-Yun looked at like I’d asked a stupid question.
"Desperation!" she blurted imdiately. "They kept falling into desperate situations while fighting alone. They were forced to use dark talents far too many tis. Eventually, they ended up slaves of the Abyss."
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