chapter 26
26 – Beast Attack (4)
The Beast radiated intense heat as if it had just bathed in lava.
Mixed with venom, it created a harsh environment that would make you vomit blood just by approaching it.
Behind my back, some of the children in my class coughed bloody.
“Kissyaaagh!”
The tail attached to the end of the beast wobbles like a whip.
The heated stinger contained a terrifying poison that melted just by touching it.
‘Is it much faster?’
Berring. A skill unique to greenskins such as Orcs and Ogres.
Ability that makes the whole body turn red and increases attack power and speed.
‘I really want… ‘
There’s no way a mere monster could have mastered something like that, so it must be an ability that demons put in.
I really thought that I had done all sorts of things.
In that state, I didn’t feel any pain, so I couldn’t pass the time with small numbers.
-Kagak.
I kept turning my sword.
Giving rotation from the wrist to the arm.
I let go of his attack and dispelled it.
I frowned.
I could feel my body clamoring as if it was too much.
Fatigue that couldn’t be hidden even with the contract was approaching.
A slight pain creeped up, and I felt as if a huge shackle was attached to my ankle.
The reaction slowed down, and I allowed the guy’s attacks little by little.
The tactical vest and school uniform I was wearing lost their function whenever I brushed them.
‘Use it.’
Just in case, I clenched my fist with my left hand and hit the heart.
In an instant, the blood flows quickly.
However, that’s all there is, the expected change does not happen.
I just wasted my stamina.
▶ Master. The growth is still too small to use the technology.
‘Long-term contract? It would be easier if I could at least touch my senses.’
▶Sorry. It’s a bunch.
‘Damn it.’
I needed a break for maintenance.
I needed time to recover.
With my current body, it was no longer possible to continue the battle due to the contract.
‘Even if my body followed me half of my previous life, no, half of my life, it wouldn’t have taken this long.’
I shook my head and suppressed my thoughts.
It is a meaningless assumption.
After returning, I did my best every day to develop my strength.
I ran to the point where I could say that I couldn’t go any faster than this, but I was only cutting myself off from what I felt was lacking.
Because it doesn’t make sense to lose a fight that you can win enough with just a negative mind.
‘Now I only think about cutting him down.’
The beast’s body gradually collapses.
He is also doing his best to kill me because his time is running out.
“Kishala Rock!”
The surrounding area was smashed and melted.
The Witchbeast moved his tail frantically and kept stamping at me like a game of catching a mole.
The blow aimed at the back was blocked by a narrow car.
Bye-!
After cherishing and cherishing, we can’t stand it and break down.
‘f*ck. My ten million won!’
I sighed for a while, wondering if I should have bought something more expensive.
Seeing that even in this situation, money is not worth it, I thought that I had become quite blunted by the crisis.
I hear the sound of pa-gong in my ears.
The guy didn’t miss the short gap and forcibly continued his attack.
I gave up on dodging while watching the approaching blow.
‘Not bad.’
It’s a claw covered in magic, but it’s okay.
It’s not even the sting on its tail, and it won’t die from one hit.
It’s just a crushing shock. I’ve experienced it dozens or hundreds of times.
We decided to use it as an opportunity.
I decided to repair it during the brief gap that flew by.
5 Seconds… No, if it’s 3 seconds, it’ll be time to stick a syringe in your forearm and drink a sip of the potion.
That was the moment when I was taking a defensive stance.
Bang-!
Friction sounded like scratching a blackboard along with an impact sound.
“Are you okay. Siwoo Choi!”
“…What are you doing?”
The Iron Kingdom stood there, clad in armor.
He raised the summoned ax like a shield and met the attack instead.
Cool-!
A handful of blood vomited from the Iron Kingdom’s mouth.
Blood flowed through the shattered armor.
He shouted loudly even as he was pushed back.
“Junho Song!”
As if responding, Junho Song jumps out.
He jumped on the Iron Kingdom’s shoulders and raised the sword he was holding high.
Red flames entwined the blade.
The demonic sword, which is said to have been forged by a fire-crazed witch with her heart, radiated unusual power.
Song Joon-ho let out a spirit and slashed his sword at the beast.
Kwajik-.
The upper was broken, leaving a small gap.
“[Blue Flame!]”
[Song Jun-ho uses the ultimate skill Blue Flame (B+).]
The heated flames turned blue.
Blue flames wrap around the Witchbeast’s body.
The flames that spread out wrapped around the area, causing high temperatures.
“……Kiik?”
“…!!!”
However, the Witchbeast uttered a questionable voice, asking what he had done even while being engulfed in flames.
He lightly slapped Song Jun-ho as if it was annoying.
“Ouch!”
Song Joon-ho, who flew off, crashed into a wall.
Even though the demon was properly hit by the ultimate skill, it didn’t take much damage.
The gap between him and the children was huge.
“Hey, get out of the way. I don’t know. The level is different-“
“- I know!”
“What?”
“He said he knew. We are not fools either. We know very well how ridiculous the monster in front of us is. I can assure you that even if an Awakener comes to Korea, it won’t be easy to win.”
“f*ck. If you know, it will rain-“
“-That’s why you’re the only one. I saw your open sword. I painfully realized how much of a child’s prank fighting me was. That’s why I’m putting my hopes on it. Siwoo Choi! There’s no other way to survive here than with your sword!”
“…We’ll buy some time.”
f*ck. What else?
When I turned around, Song Jun-ho was looking at me with his sword held like a cane.
Even though it was distorted by pain, its eyes were shining.
His face frowned at the iris that shone with envy.
Couldn’t it be?
You cringe like the iron kingdom…
“Because I can’t do anything other than this. I’m angry, but there is no other way to kill that beast!”
“……”
He touched his forehead.
What kinds of youth films are these filming?
If you’re going to spit out that kind of sound, you should swing it one more time.
Could this be the law of the world?
Is it the kind of thing that gives you energy when you shout cheesy lines?
▶Still, thanks to that, I think I can buy time to recover.
‘Write… ‘
I clicked my tongue and sat down on the floor.
“One minute. One minute is enough. Don’t die. Hold on.”
“One minute…okay. I’ll give my all to buy that time!”
The Iron Kingdom screamed and ran away.
The ax he was holding emitted silver light and a steel doll protruded from the cracked floor.
While holding out with all my might, I hurriedly contemplated the inside.
In a mess, the damaged organs were visible.
Hemorrhage and broken bones were stabbing all over his body.
Looking around, I pulled out an unbroken bottle and drank it all at once.
Zabben’s Mercy made by Jegal Eunbyeol.
I almost spit it out at the disgusting taste, but I held it in and passed it down my throat.
I took out the supply pouch that was attached to my ankle.
He picked up a syringe containing morphine and adrenaline and inserted it into his forearm.
The injected liquid forcibly revitalized it.
In the meantime, the huge body of the Iron Kingdom was flying in the sky.
Leaving behind the moaning guy, Song Joon-ho was buying time by rushing at him like crazy.
‘What is one minute… I can’t even earn 30 seconds.’
I sat cross-legged and took a slow breath.
As he contemplated himself, he imagined an image of water springing up inside the exposed floor.
Water droplets fell little by little, and soon changed into a thin stream of water.
‘Okay. Little bit more… ‘
Now go further and like a big river…
Like a river…
‘…… ‘
▶ Master. Stay focused. 1 Minute, 1 second is urgent!
‘…… ‘
▶ Master!
‘I know, but it’s not working!’
It’s been over 10 years since I haven’t had luck.
It’s not like there weren’t any crises like this, but they always supplemented their mana in other ways.
Later, when I was cutting the Yukma Yeokcheon, there was never a shortage because Yurika filled it herself.
It’s been a while, but there was no way it would work properly.
It was the moment I was about to kick out of my seat and stand up at the rising magic power.
▶ Analysis. Take extraordinary measures.
‘What?’
As I let out a stupid sound, a completely different voice from Kei came into my head.
-What are you doing? Is that udon sarira in your head? Hey you f*cking bastard What the hell have you been doing at that age!
‘… Crazy?’
A unique, sweet and powerful voice.
I felt a stabbing pain in my lungs.
A cold sweat ran down my forehead.
‘… Cecilia?’
-Now, don’t you call the master’s name carelessly? Huh? You’ve been trying to find out!
‘Now, wait a minute. Wait!’
I didn’t even get hit, but the illusion of being beaten with a sword unfolded.
Although I knew that all of this was nothing more than Kei’s residual talent, the memories engraved in my body were automatically manifested in me.
– Breathe properly. To control the flow of energy. If you’re an idiot who can’t even do that, look for it right here! No, no. Still, it’s worth raising, so I’ll kill you myself!
I listened silently and focused my mind according to her guidance.
A crunching sound echoes.
The thin stream of water became stronger and began to oscillate.
It was a moment to do just a little bit more.
I heard Song Jun-ho shouting.
“Siwoo Choi. Avoid!”
I heard Song Jun-ho’s urgent voice.
Recognized an object approaching slowly.
I was convinced from the size and shape, and the stinging stench.
‘Is it a poison bullet?’
Even in the middle of a fierce fight, the monster had finished attacking me.
Instinctively, I realized that what I was doing was dangerous.
‘Use it.’
Considering the reverse flow of mana, I thought of avoiding it.
It’ll shake inside, but it’s better than being hit and melted down.
It was then.
I could hear footsteps running fast along the outer wall.
His unique quick and quick steps.
The sound of pulling the trigger at the same time.
I ate on my own at the unfamiliar feeling.
Pow-!
The hot firepower unique to the shotgun exploded and shot down the approaching venom.
“Siwoo focus on recovering! I will stop you no matter what!”
Ohana screamed and reloaded.
The smell of her blood was everywhere, as if she had been injured in the fight.
She thought she was good at it.
I managed to hide a weapon of that caliber without being caught.
The flames spread.
Song Jun-ho forcibly swallowed the pain that was about to break and swung the [Fire Demon Sword] Madly.
He swallowed a groan.
No attack could work against the monster in front of me.
I felt powerless as if everything I had built up was crumbling.
However, he clenched his teeth.
There was no time for whining.
That didn’t work.
Choi Si-woo pushed against this monster several times.
Thanks to that, I was able to treat the injured children.
If he hadn’t fought, we would have been a meal to this guy long ago.
“Kissik.”
The claws of the demon move.
The [Fire Demon’s Sword] Was instantly shattered by the blow he swung as if it were annoying.
Song Joon-ho’s mana flows backwards.
The shock of the recoil spewed pieces of minced intestines out of its mouth.
“Junho Song!”
The iron kingdom with a broken leg screams loudly.
A shadow fell over my head.
Song Jun-ho swallowed dry saliva at the ensuing follow-up.
He thought he was going to die from this.
But it’s okay.
‘If you buy me a little bit of time… ‘
Siwoo Choi. He’ll definitely do something.
Bang-!
“…?”
He gently opened his closed eyes.
While I was perplexed because the expected thing did not happen, I heard a murderous voice.
“Do you close your eyes? You are all done and special training.”
“…!! Siwoo Choi!”
I see him looking at himself.
Song Jun-ho naturally smiled at his unbroken eyes even though he was dying.
“What are you laughing at? Don’t get in the way and stay behind.”
I pushed him away and stood up.
The monster in front of me flinched.
“Kirik.”
“It’s been less than 20 minutes since we fought, but it seems like we’ve been fighting for a long time, right?”
“Kisshaak!”
“Yes. Yes. You will be bored too. Let’s end each other.”
The Witchbeast raised his pincers and gathered them forward.
His tail coils over him.
The guy who stayed still for a while rotated his body as it was.
With a whirring sound, Magi began to entwine while turning like a drill.
I recognized that he risked everything.
I also decided to risk everything I have now.
“After…”
I exhaled and lowered his waist.
Grabbing his scabbard with his broken, bare hand, he took a posture to wield the sword.
Cecilia’s voice echoed in my head.
She remembered what she had told her in her previous life.
-One day, a being that cannot be defeated with just the sword he is holding will appear. In that case, pull out the sword in your heart and use it.
-What kind of bullsh*t is that? Cecilia.-
– Call me Master! Anyway, there is such a thing. A state called death by heart. I can’t go into detail, but you’ll see it someday.
-… Aren’t you just messing around because you can’t teach yourself?
-Do you really want to die to me today?!-
I didn’t know at the time, but now I think I know a little bit.
Inside of me, I carved my will to only cut down.
My muscles twitched.
The skeleton of the body twisted and began to shake.
The structure of its body changed and it spewed energy like a sharpened sword.
I catch something blurry in my hand.
However, it is not enough.
I couldn’t properly deal with whether it was a problem of enlightenment or a problem of physical condition.
We decided to supplement it by force.
Activated [Eye of Behemoth].
Purple waves spread in all directions, forming a life force.
Forcibly compressed.
Gathered only in the palm of his hand, fixed with strength and will.
A sword made of heart and flesh was formed in a form and a formula.
I grabbed hold of the energy that seemed to explode at any moment.
“Kisshaak!”
Facing the attacking demons.
I stepped on Jin-gak.
The floor was hollow and cracked like a spider’s web.
My palms were torn and bleeding with excessive force.
I looked at the guy approaching and cut it down.
Depending on the trajectory, the purple sword moved forward.
The cracked floor began to freeze.
The sword skill became stronger as it progressed, and it soon changed to black light.
I bump into him.
A brief struggle of strength ensued.
1 Second. The match was won in an instant.
The sword energy pierced the guy’s claws, shattered his upper body, slit his brain and intestines, and finally reached his tail.
The spinning monster stopped.
“… Key… urg.”
The guy spits out a short death sentence and jumps! It split in half with a sound.
[Skill core is transcendental regeneration… ]
The message window is broken.
The cracked body was bleached white and collapsed.
It was the moment when I was sure it was over.
I saw something.
‘… That one?’
Something like paper fluttered around the beast’s body.
It was something I knew very well, even the unique texture and appearance.
‘… Arhat’s contract?’
Why is that? Didn’t even trigger it?
While I blinked my eyes in doubt, the demonic beast completely disappeared, leaving only powder behind.
[Defeat the Demon-Blazer Scorpion.]
‘… Is it an illusion?’
I thought I was hallucinating because I used too much energy.
“After…”
Later… Decided to find out later.
I sat down on the floor, wiping the sweat from my body.