Crack!
The sword, infused with vital energy, pierced through the Life Force Vessel and stuck into the opposite side. Between the shattered glass fragnts, a viscous red energy started to ooze out.
Kuaaaaak!
Accompanied by a high-pitched tallic scream, Beirodoom thrashed in agony. Perhaps it was because he had lived for eons, but his attachnt to life seed exceptional. Now that his death was imminent, he exposed his pathetic true colors without a filter.
S-save . I dont want to die like this Not so aninglessly!
He begged for his life, reaching out his hands. Beirodoom was writhing at Jinhyuks feet. However, it lasted only for a brief mont. With the dium that bound the lichs soul now gone, the outco was all but certain.
Uuuugh
Where a re wisp of smoke had lingered, only a black robe was left behind.
[The 14th floors boss monster, Beirodoom, has been extinguished!]
[Rewards will be distributed according to contribution.]
[90% of damage dealt by player: Kang Jinhyuk]
[Final critical hit by: Baek Seollyn]
[Your level has increased.]
[Your level has increased.]
[Your level has increased.]
[Your level has]
[A special item Grand Sorcerers Robe has been acquired.]
[Your remarkable achievent will be showcased in the Hall of Honor for a day.]
And beyond the endless list of notifications
A woman with a twisted face of consternation appeared. It was Baek Seollyn.
This isnt what was supposed to happen
Baek Seollyn stuttered. The side attack she had planned, thinking her target was completely drained of strength and magic power, was supposed to have worked. But who could have foreseen using an allyor rather, the Life Force Vesselas a shield? It was an unthinkable act for a mber of the righteous faction.
However, Jinhyuk was just as taken aback. Baek Seollyn being here ant shed sohow gotten past Cheonyuseong and Wolyeong. In other words
Failed to stop her
The two had been unsuccessful. He didnt believe that they were dead, considering their kind always sohow managed to survive, but still, he was genuinely concerned.
I wanted to et the qualification for copying next ti, but theres no helping it now.
Given the situation, he had no choice but to fight, even if it ant pushing himself. Jinhyuk took out the Fang from his Spatial Inventory.
But then
.
Baek Seollyn, seemingly in contemplation, turned around without a second thought.
Do you not plan to fight?
Regrettably, from here, its more of a gamble. Neither of us is in the physical state for a fight to the death.
Now that he thought about it, Baek Seollyn wasnt in any normal condition either. Her torn clothes and the red blood that could be seen were a testant to the considerable sacrifices she mustve endured to break through Cheonyuseong and Wolyeongs blockade. After all, no other martial artists made it; she alone managed to reach this place.
Moreover, Ill be seeing you in the middle floors soon enough. You are supported by the empire, after all. I will put an end to todays events at that ti.
Baek Seollyn bowed gracefully and then lted into the underbrush.
Just then
Footsteps.
From the opposite direction, Teresa walked up with her cheeks puffed out in obvious annoyance.
Did she get away?
Argh. All that corpse of a lich is talking about is how theres no point in fighting now that Beirodoom is dead, and how theres no honor in a aningless fight. Seriously, aagh If only I hadnt been wearing this heavy armor, I could have chased her down and taken her head.
Boom!
Teresa slamd her sword, as tall as her, into the ground.
Ill need to treat her better moving forward. I find myself missing the forrly gentle and kind-hearted Teresa.
Its about ti we left. I will explain everything to Eidin. Lets et again next ti.
Teresa whispered into Jinhyuks ear in a distinctly charming voice, causing goosebumps to rise all over his body.
However, by the ti Jinhyuk tried to respond, that sultry atmosphere had completely vanished.
Ahh Huh?
Teresa inhaled sharply, her face turning beet redthe original personality had returned. From her expression, it seed she had not entirely forgotten the events which had happened while she was consud by anger.
This is going to be a headache in its own right.
There was a lot to discuss, and cleaning up after the outbreak would likely take a significant amount of ti
At any rate, that concluded all the fights.
A whirlwind of a week had passed since the outbreak. There were several significant changes, the most considerable being the disappearance of Wolyeong along with so martial artists.
Always lurking like a shadow, he vanished without a trace. During the week, even after extensive searching and reaching out to the Black Wind Guild and Yanghomyeong, there was no way to find him once contact was fully severed.
Secondly, the undead monsters that had swept across Europe beca considerably weaker after Beirodooms extinction. Nonetheless, several smaller factions centered around dium-sized monsters stubbornly persisted, causing trouble for players.
Lastly, due to this incident, the Hall of Honor experienced a near-riotous influx of activity. It was only expected, given the players had averted a disaster of catastrophic proportions.
Moreover, once it was revealed that Jinhyuk was the one responsible, global attention turned to Korea in a frenzy.
-David cROWn: Whats with Korea that they have such amazing rankers?
-poker J: Full guild raids couldnt even break through the Normandy coast, yet he managed to get to the heart and take out the boss in one attempt.
-Live Trend: Ive only seen the edited clips, but seriously, its unbelievable. Is Korea a ga powerhouse because they have so many veteran players? It sure seems like they are full of talents.
-Brown May: Koreans are strong, but that Kang Jinhyuk player is a freak of nature, even among them. Even the rankers from Dangun Guild, one of the seven major guilds, couldnt even get close to the European core.
- : Ah, this is the so-called Kimchi Power.
-: Do you know Gangnam Style? Have a steaming bowl of Korean hot soup.
-: Our Jinhyuk is a bit special, alright. The guy is just different by nature.
-: . Ive been watching him since he was a noob, BGJinhyuk knew he would make it big. Of course, hes too popular now to rember soone like .
While sipping his coffee, Jinhyuk scrolled through the comnts. He noticed so familiar nicknas and a few that concerned him.
Anyway, its amazing how humans recover so quickly. Theyre pretty remarkable, huh?
Elis, decked out in a black lace dress and matching hat, looked around curiously. With construction-related players leading the repairs, the citys restoration was beyond imagination. People were already walking the streets and living their lives as if nothing had happened, showing that the damage caused by the outbreak was healing.
Wow, so this is the world where players live. Everything is so big and beautiful.
Next to her was Andria, trying her best to look like an ordinary person. Watching the two of them squealing away, a deep-seated rage seed to well up within him.
Why did you two co out here? I told you to train inside.
We did train hard. But you know, if you stretch a rubber band too tight, itll break. Resting at the right mont is like stepping back for a mont to leap forward.
Shes right, I really have beco much stronger!
Tsk, the pair were matching each other perfectly. After spending so much ti together, they looked like they could be sisters.
I raised tiger cubs. Alright, do as you please. As you wish.
Jinhyuk clicked his tongue as his gaze returned to the table filled with all sorts of delicacies. German beer, thickly sliced sausages, French fries, and even the German pork knuckle dish, the Schweinshaxeall were the perfect way to soothe fatigue built up from a fierce battle.
Gurgle!
Elis, evidently famished as well, sparkled at the sight of the food.
Cant we eat now? A beer with this at will wash down any heaviness.
Just wait a bit longer. We have soone else coming.
While Yoo Yeonhwa and Lee Taemin had gone back to Korea due to work, Theresa and Cheonyuseong had promised to join soon. It was slightly past the agreed ti of 5:30 PM
Just as he was contemplating their arrival, a voice called out.
Jinhyuk! Were here!
From the alleyway, Teresa and Cheonyuseong erged. Both had changed into casual clothing, which was surprisingly refreshing to see. Teresa was a usual sight on TV, but Cheonyuseong, who always wore battle gear, appeared almost unrecognizable in his casual hoodie and jeans. It suited him but it was as if Jinhyuk were looking at a different person.
Hes still completely sullen.
Ever since his defeat by Baek Seollyn, Cheonyuseong hadnt been responsive. What had transpired there, why Wolyeong disappeared after the battlethis ti, he had to hear the truth.
As the after-party started in full swing, with laughter and joy all around, Cheonyuseong was quietly emptying his glass without touching the snacks, typical of soone who took on the weight of the world alone.
Hey! Hey! Even though Im getting such treatnt now, back in the day just a flick of my finger would make the whole tower tremble in fear.
Wobbly drunk, Elis began her storytelling. While the rest were distracted by her grand speech, Jinhyuk seized the opportunity to ask.
Its getting late, shouldnt you tell now? What happened with the martial world?
Wolyeong has disappeared. Yeonhwa and Taemin lost consciousness in the middle of a fight with the martial artists, so they cant answer even if they wanted to. I get that your pride was hurt by Baek Seollyn, but if you keep silent too
I didnt withhold information because of my pride.
Cheonyuseong finally broke his silence.
Then, why have you been like this?
While I was dealing with Baek Seollyn, after cutting down the remnants of the martial world, soone else interfered.
One sentence, but the weight behind those words was by no ans light.
Who interfered?
An ominous old man. I dont know much besides his appearance he had asked this.
Cheonyuseong recalled the bitter mory of that ti.
Are you the one pretending to be my disciple?
!
Jinhyuks pupils quaked. No way
Finally, it all made sense why Wolyeong had disappeared. And why Cheonyuseong had fallen into despair.
The Demon Cult.
They had finally ended their seclusion. He had expected it, but the timing was an issue.
Its too soon
A new variable appeared, and Jinhyuk moistened his parched lips with his tongue. This ti, the unfolding events could be quite a headache.
At that mont
Vvvrrrr!
The phone in his pocket vibrated. The caller was Han Sangjin, the President of the Korean Awakeners Association. Under normal circumstances, Jinhyuk might have ignored the call, but it was a different story when Class 1 Security Code was activated for players.
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