NOVEL NEXT chapter 331 - The Value of One Arm
Legendary skills are not something that can be recklessly used at any time.
They are powers that manifest one's actions, deeds, or achievements, either in life or death, through the consumption of yo-reuk (spiritual energy).
Using these powers comes at a cost.
In essence, they are akin to martial arts that use internal energy or magic that uses mana.
A significant technique that could change the course of battle requires substantial energy consumption, and if it goes awry or fails, the loss can be devastating.
‘Knowing this, I’ve been conserving my legendary skills, but the gap in strength is dangerously large.’
The enemy general and Mighty Companion staggered and swayed under the spear of Crocodile General, who was trying to create an opening.
It wasn’t hard to imagine Crocodile General swiftly decapitating both of them and then saying, “Next,” in his usual cold tone. Ddu-tta let out a high-pitched scream.
“Hieek! This is bad! Our two most senior generals are being crushed like toys!”
“Perhaps it would be better to retreat to the fortress now, wouldn’t it?”
Even the attendant, looking on, seemed to think the situation was precarious.
Why are they fighting outside the fortress?
Yeah, seriously.
Can’t they just fight near the walls?
It’s a natural question.
The Five Generals’ Total Assault.
Taking on five waves of battles, outside the fortress, and receiving significant damage in the process—it’s no small feat.
“Stop talking nonsense!”
Haha
Ddu-tta’s calling them fools now
What the hell
I’m joining the Ddu-tta abuse faction starting today
I really feel like turning into a giant now
“A demon of the caliber of the Five Generals has a legendary skill that can destroy the fortress walls just by getting close!”
“Huh? I’ve never heard of such a legendary skill... Oh, I see. The Five Generals don’t usually engage in siege warfare, so I didn’t know about it.”
The attendant didn’t know everything.
To Ha Eung Eung, this struck her as strange.
The fact that he didn’t know about siege warfare meant that he was aware of other demons’ legendary skills, but only because they were actually used.
A weak body.
A timid personality.
Yet an extraordinarily sharp mind, so unbalanced in comparison.
There was a small gap that revealed itself.
What did it mean?
What difference would it make, even if it did?
‘In the end, you are a half-beast, a tool for entertainment in this game world.’
This wasn’t just about the attendant.
“Now!”
The Mighty Companion was taking the risk to make an opening for Crocodile General.
The Enemy General charged with his spear, the cape fluttering.
With his spear, Crocodile General tangled with the Enemy General's lance and simultaneously sent both the Mighty Companion and the Enemy General flying.
All of this was nothing more than a game, with countless endings and deaths that led nowhere.
‘But they are still alive.’
In-Myun-Ji-Ju’s death had made her mourn the loss of her old allies, and the betrayal of the bastard prince had genuinely broken her heart.
She accepted the Enemy General’s vow of loyalty and took the position of leader, leading a vast army to become who she was now.
‘One relationship cannot be neglected.’
The demons around her drew their weapons from their waists, raising them above their shoulders.
Swoosh.
The spear in her hand vibrated loudly as she pushed it forward with the gathered yo-reuk, spiraling like a triple helix.
Should she unleash it now?
No, Crocodile General would laugh it off and easily block it.
That wasn’t enough.
Even if the material of the spear was stretched to its limits, she would not stop.
She was still far from it.
The wood of the spear would crack, but she wouldn’t stop.
Now was the time.
Boom.
The spear, now charged with energy, struck the wall, and with a deafening sound, the Enemy General’s yellow reptilian eyes gleamed from beyond the dust cloud.
Ha Eung Eung watched as the Mighty Companion, who had been grazed by the spear, struggled to rise and the Enemy General fought to stand.
It was clear that their defeat was imminent, but it was too late to grant them an opportunity.
“Mighty Companion, retreat now.”
“What are you saying? We’re facing the enemy! Lord! We can still do more!”
Unlike the Enemy General, who had quickly regained his focus after seeing Crocodile General's unexpected ease, the Mighty Companion’s blood boiled and he could not hold back his arrogance.
【Interaction Options】
[In this crisis with the Enemy General and Mighty Companion, you...]
Allow them to grow by refraining from intervention.
Send a retreat signal.
Open the gates and join the fight with the soldiers.
Jump down from the walls and go alone.
[▶4. Jump down from the walls and go alone.]
There was no time to open the gates and rush out.
“So, this is it, Silent Swordsman. This must be the way for you to truly show your sincerity.”
Crocodile General’s spear whipped around, piercing the Mighty Companion’s arm.
“!!”
The Mighty Companion moved along the path created by the spear’s attack, sending explosive force toward Ha Eung Eung.
“Ugh!”
The Mighty Companion’s arm was shredded and he was tossed aside like garbage.
‘You’re playing dirty. Was this all you were capable of?’
‘Losing is a sin. To win, I’ll dirty my hands if I must.’
A brief exchange.
Their thoughts were shared through their gazes.
‘Gukgom General has innate bravery, but that’s all.’
‘You’re no different.’
In a brutal exchange lasting for several more strikes, the Mighty Companion was hastily pulled away, and the Enemy General pressed forward, forcing Ha Eung Eung to take further losses.
‘Human. If they were such valuable subordinates, shouldn’t you have kept them from facing me?’
‘You don’t know what it’s like until you experience it. Consider it an investment for the future.’
The battle continued, the momentum building for Ha Eung Eung and Crocodile General.
‘What a fool. If you just allowed a gap in their retreat, they would’ve regained their chance.’
‘I've had enough of experiencing the miserable feeling of being saved by someone else’s sacrifice.’
In this final exchange, Ha Eung Eung’s sword moved from her left hand, and with a fierce motion, her sleeve flared.
The collision of their techniques caused the terrain to shift. The attendant finally understood why it was crucial to fight at the fortress.
“That’s not even a siege technique, and you could still crush it all.”
“Stop staring! If you don’t want to die from a rock falling on you, take cover right now!”
“Stop being foolish. Even in my worn-out state, I can still protect this much.”
Using her hands to deflect incoming debris, the Boogieman stood guard.
As Crocodile General and Ha Eung Eung exchanged blows, their martial arts techniques clashing with incredible intensity, the momentum of the battle shifted dramatically. The fierce combat continued, with Ha Eung Eung focusing her energy into every strike, using the full force of her yo-reuk to overwhelm her opponent.
"Enough!" Crocodile General roared, his spear aimed directly at Ha Eung Eung’s heart. The speed and precision of his attack were like a force of nature, but Ha Eung Eung, with unwavering composure, dodged the strike, her sword glinting as it sliced through the air.
The energy in the arena was palpable, as every movement from both generals seemed to shift the very air around them. It was a deadly dance of power, each strike carefully calculated, each counter move a testament to years of training and battle experience.
"I will not fall to the likes of you," Ha Eung Eung thought, her grip tightening around her sword. "This battle will not end until I am the one standing."
The clash continued, their weapons ringing out with each hit, the ground beneath their feet shaking with the force of their blows. Every muscle in Ha Eung Eung’s body screamed in exertion, but she refused to show weakness.
"Just a little longer," she thought, feeling the weight of every moment pressing down on her. The outcome of this battle, the fate of her allies, all hinged on this moment.
Finally, with a swift and decisive move, Ha Eung Eung parried Crocodile General's spear and struck with overwhelming force, her blade landing a fatal blow to his side. The force of the strike sent Crocodile General crashing to the ground, his weapon falling from his grasp.
"Is this the end, then?" Ha Eung Eung thought, watching as the once-mighty Crocodile General crumpled beneath her. "No. The battle continues."
The Mighty Companion, still reeling from his injuries, struggled to get back to his feet. But Ha Eung Eung, knowing that the real victory would lie in survival, prepared to face whatever came next.
As Crocodile General's body fell still, a new, ominous force emerged on the battlefield. Ha Eung Eung could sense it immediately—a new threat was approaching, and the war was far from over.
With a steely resolve, Ha Eung Eung took a deep breath and steadied herself. The next phase of the battle was about to begin, and she would not back down.