by Park Saenal
As the viewers were joking around, Belial looked at Rose with pleased eyes.
“You’re a bold kid. I like it. I will spare you.”
“Thank you! I’m so happy.”
Rose’s face flushed as she confirmed the positive answer. She made a rapt expression and Ibellin shouted.
“Can you please explain the situation right now?”
Ibelin was very annoyed. The opportunity made by scattering the Overgeared members all over the place was ruined because of the appearance of a great demon. There was no way he could be calm.
Rose scoffed at his anger.
“I was just faithful to my role. I’m sorry that I damaged the Overgeared Guild in the process, but I had no choice? Someone else has to suffer in order for a person to gain benefits. In the beginning, not everyone can be the same. Kukuk, isn’t this what the world is like?”
Her facial expression and words were completely hateful.
“The conclusion is that you will be hostile to our Overgeared Guild?”
It happened when Ibellin frowned and expressed killing intent towards Rose.
“Free Farming Peak Style, Pounding Mortar.”
“…?”
Rose doubted her ears. A battlefield where blood and screams were always present. A lunatic was talking about farming in a place where the great demon of fear emerged?
‘It’s Pounding Mortar?’
Pounding Mortar. It meant to put grains in a mortal and grind them. Rose couldn’t believe it.
‘What’s a crazy farmer doing in the middle of the battlefield? Heok?’
Rose’s face suddenly turned white. She instinctively looked up at the sky because the ground and surroundings darkened. Then she saw something immense filling the sky. That’s right. An extremely huge mortar!
“W-What is this?”
The mortar was used to grind grains. Common sense meant it should be a size that people could hold. The mortar that appeared in the sky was too big. It seemed to be well over 100 meters in diameter.
Kuwaaaaaaaaaang!
There was a sound that tore at their ears. It was like the sound of dozens of fighter planes. The huge sound rang out through Reinhardt.
“H-Hik…!”
Rose felt danger. The super-sized mortal in the sky fell towards the ground!
“D-Diamond Shield!”
She could grasp the situation later. For the moment, she had to live. Rose moved with that thought. She tried to defend herself by deploying the highest defense magic that overcame the fatal weakness of a black magician. The staff she received in exchange for summoning Belial gave her greater strength. But.
Kuuuuuuong!
The mortar was too big and heavy. It wasn’t at a level that she could deal with.
“…!”
Rose couldn’t even scream. The huge mortal crushed her mind and body as she felt great fear and pain. It was the worst death. A terrible scene of a player being crushed to death.
[Defense is meaningless.]
[You have been hit by a lethal blow!]
[The durability of Guruk’s Magic Robe (Legendary) has decreased by 230. There is a risk of breakage. The maximum durability of the item has dropped.]
[The durability of Dolphina’s Magic Shoes (Unique) have decreased by 188. There is a risk of breakage. The maximum durability of the item has dropped.]
[The durability of the Harmony Gloves (Unique) have decreased by 193. There is a risk of breakage. The maximum durability of the item has dropped.]
[The durability of Belial’s Staff (Myth Reproduction) has decreased by 91. This item can’t be repaired. Please be careful when using it.]
[You have died.]
[32.8% experience has been lost.]
[Superior Mana Potion (1,000 Pack) has dropped.]
‘XX…! XX!! XXX!!!’
She wanted to curse angrily at the notification windows, but the dead were silent. Rose couldn’t say anything, as she had to observe the black and white world from the view of an observer.
[You have rejected the resurrection.]
[20 seconds left until auto resurrection is activated.]
‘Eh?’
What the hell was that Pounding Mortar? The angry Rose looked around and became astonished. The Overgeared members and soldiers were safe from the mortar? Was that all? The great demon Belial. The being who had the power to destroy humanity was coughing up blood!
“A-A human hurt me?”
Belial was confused. One arm was completely lost because of the mortar. If she hadn’t tried to avoid it, she would’ve suffered terrible damage. She was blindsided by human techniques! The chariot she was riding on was smashed to pieces.
Yiiip… Yip!
The six cerberus pulling the chariot were all dying.
“You dare…! You dare!?”
Belial’s furious gaze fixed on a middle-aged man standing between the Overgeared members. The man was holding a hand plow in one hand and a sickle on the other hand. He smiled and spoke to the other Overgeared members, including Lauel.
“I will buy time while you all retreat.”
They all realized. Piaro, he was ready to die.
Chapter 569
Chapter 569
The fortified city of Patrian.
“The enemy isn’t invading anymore?”
Yura and Pon, who retreated from Bairan, worked with Jishuka to defeat the Eternal army. They could finally take a breath. The invasion of the enemy stopped almost 10 days after the war began.
“My whole body is aching.”
Jishuka’s stamina was close to infinite when she held the Red Phoenix Bow. But the mental fatigue of humans couldn’t be ignored. She leaned against the wall and longed for a break when an uproar occurred in the guild chat window.
“Reinhardt…”
“A great demon has appeared?”
Jishuka’s eyes became bigger and she jumped up. The Overgeared members, including Yura, were already prepared to head to Reinhardt.
“Let’s go.”
***
“I will buy time while you all retreat.”
“…!”
Absolute supremacy. A powerhouse on the level of a ‘sun.’ It was Piaro. It wasn’t necessary to add a lot of modifiers to express his strength. He was unbeatable. Everyone was equal in front of Piaro’s hand plow. Those hit by Piaro’s hand plow would die.
Now this unbeatable man said that he would ‘buy time.’
Before big fights against strong people:
Work in the fields with him.
He would take care of it, etc.
These were the words he normally said.
The Overgeared Guild became shocked.
‘Piaro, who normally wishes for a struggle with the strong…’
‘He isn’t enjoying this?’
‘T-Then Piaro isn’t a match for the great demon?’
‘How strong is a great demon?’
Satisfy’s setting meant that great demons were naturally strong. They were the biggest enemy that threatened the survival of humanity. In fact, they could see Belial’s force. The flames and demonic power around her were very threatening. Their hearts sank just looking at her.
But Piaro was a legend. He was a named NPC who pioneered a new legend with his own power. The previous legends opposed great demons, so why couldn’t Piaro?
As everyone questioned this, Ibellin laughed. “Ah, Master. We should we retreat? Isn’t it too much? Do you intend to solo a great demon alone?”
Almost all the senior members of Overgeared studied with Piaro. They sparred with Piaro and maximized their control abilities. In particular, the swordsmen listened to Piaro’s advice and their skill level rose. One of them was Ibellin. To Ibellin, Piaro was his eternal idol and teacher. He admired and loved Piaro. Ibellin didn’t want to acknowledge Piaro’s weak heart.
‘A great demon isn’t a big deal for Master! I’ll bet on it!’
He thoroughly denied reality. Despite Piaro smashing one
arm, Belial’s heath gauge remained the same. Ibellin stared at her and moved.
Pahat!
He was also strong. He would use his strength to fight the great demon and plant courage in Piaro. But reality was cruel. Ibellin narrowed the distance to Belial and wielded his sword.
[Belial’s flames are too hot. You will receive 2,500 burn damage per second.]
[Belial’s darkness has invaded your heart.]
[It has caused a delirium. You can’t attack Belial.]
[The desire for murder is triggered. Find the nearest human and attack.]
These notification windows popped up.
Duguen!
Ibellin’s vision flashed red. His spirit was stunned as he took back the sword attacking Belial and turned to strike at his closest ally. The person was Faker.
Chengkang!
“T-This…!”
He couldn’t even attack? Ibellin’s face distorted. Faker had blocked his attack with a dagger and muttered.
“The confusion is only applied for one blow.”
It was fortunate. It would’ve been more desperate if Belial’s confusion caused them to attack their allies for a ‘certain period of time.’ Faker glanced towards Lauel in the rear. It was a gesture that asked what they should do. The silent Lauel finally opened his mouth.
“Piaro, lead the soldiers along with Maxong and retreat.”
What was Lauel doing when the great demon appeared? He didn’t question it. The situation was too urgent to think about why a great demon had appeared. Laeul only thought about how to break through the worst development. Then he was convinced after the great demon managed to cope with Piaro’s Pounding Mortar.
It was impossible to kill the great demon. Reinhardt’s occupation had failed.
‘Piaro is still growing.’
In other words, his level was low. Piaro had only been a legend for 4~5 years. Lauel thought that Piaro needed more time to be able to deal with a great demon like the former legends.
‘I can’t lose Piaro and the soldiers.’
He had to think about the future. He didn’t need to be obsessed with the occupation of Reinhardt when it was impossible. It was imperative to retreat while minimizing the damage. Piaro, Maxong, and the soldiers who they raised with difficulty needed to return unharmed.
Of course, it was up to the players to buy time!
“Earl Lauel! I will buy time!”
“…”
Piaro couldn’t accept the order to retreat, but Lauel ignored him. He spoke to Damian.
“Damian, can I ask you to buff all the Overgeared members?”
Confirmation was necessary before entering the battle. Could Pope Damian’s holy buff threaten the great demon? In addition, what were the odds of resisting Belial’s delirium when attacking her?
“All members of Overgeared except for Piaro attack Belial.”
The order was immediately executed. The 200 members of Overgeared, including Faker and Ibellin, attacked Belial. The former Silver Knights members were included. Most of the mid-200s users were forced to attack their allies instead of Belial. It was the same for Faker and Ibellin. They were affected by Belial’s confusion and attacked each other.
Lauel frowned at the sight.
‘It can’t be resisted?’
Belial didn’t allow any melee attacks. Everyone became ‘confused’ and attacked their allies.
‘Then what about ranged magic or attacks?’
Lauel completed the spell late due to the penalty of a 20% decrease in casting speed and bombarded Belial with the other magicians. Of course, there was also great magician, Earl Ashur. However…
[Belial has used Mirror Shield.]
[Only 30% of your magic damage is applied.]
[The remaining 70% will be returned as damage to you!]
Pepepepeok!
“Kuaaaack!”
It was the worst. There was no hope. The melee attacks caused confusion while magic attacks were neutralized and reflected. That was Belial. She seemed vulnerable to ranged physical attacks such as arrows, but she didn’t get hurt because of her high defense.
Lauel and the Overgeared members realized what the ‘minimum conditions’ were for raiding Belial.
It was a legend. Only people who could resist abnormal statuses could try and raid Belial. There was only one decision Lauel could make here.
“We will become a human barrier until Piaro and the soldiers retreat. Don’t attack Belial first. Just defend. Damian and Chris. It would be appreciated if you could help Piaro and the soldiers retreat.”
Damian and Chris weren’t members of Overgeared. He had no intention of forcing them to sacrifice themselves.
Chris nodded.
“Believe in me. I will thoroughly protect the soldiers of Overgeared as long as I can commission an item.”
Damian shook his head.
“I will stay and fight. Isabel will be sufficient to escort Piaro.”
However, an unexpected development occurred.
“I will also stay and fight.”
Isabel, Rebecca’s Daughter. She pulled out Lifael’s Spear, one of the Rebecca Church’s three divine artifacts, and approached Belial.
“I-Isabel-chan! Stop!”
Damien shouted with a pale face. He was afraid that Isabel might get hurt. But Isabel didn’t stop moving. In the first place, the reason for the existence of the Rebecca Church was to destroy the Yatan Church and the demonkin. Among them, Rebecca’s Daughters were at the forefront of those who fought the demonkin.
Isabel couldn’t overlook the emergence of a great demon.
“White Transformation.”
Kuhwaaaaaaang!
Isabel’s brilliant hair and eyes turned white as she opened up her sealed power. She smiled at the sad Damian while surrounded by a golden aura.
“I will repay the favor to Grid. Your Holiness, leave this place to me and go with the Overgeared members.
“I-Isabel-chan! No! No!”
There was no time to stop her. Isabel gained a transcendent ability from White Transformation in exchange for her lifespan. Time had passed since the Drevigo and Pascal episodes. The current Isabel was much more powerful than she was in the past, and could easily overpower even Pope Damian. She broke free from Damian’s hand and threw herself at Belial.
“How ludicrous!”
Belial had been angry since she was wounded and now her gaze focused on Isabel.
Kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa!
Belial’s strong flames collided with the golden aura around Isabel’s body and caused a shockwave to shoot through the whole area. The ground shook and parts of the palace came tumbling down. Several Overgeared members and soldiers died.
“Isabel-chaaaaaan!”
Damian only became a pope to save Isabel. Now he had to sacrifice Isabel? Damian’s sad scream rang out while sadness filled the hearts of Lauel and the Overgeared members.
“Eek!”
Piaro was furious. Lauel was Grid’s representative. Piaro didn’t dare disobey his command, but he couldn’t stay still against Belial. He had to do something for the many young women who were sacrificed. He stopped as he was about to run out and help Isabel.
It was because he heard Lauel’s voice. “Stop. If you take one more step, you are no longer Grid’s subordinate. Have you forgotten about everything he has done for you?”
“…”
“I will say it again. Retreat with the Overgeared soldiers.”
Lauel felt sorry, but he couldn’t help Damian. In the end, Isabel’s power as Rebecca’s Daughter was precious.
‘I will pay off this debt someday, Damian.’
Lauel gave orders with a dark atmosphere. He was turning a blind eye to Damian when he received a whisper.
-I’m going now. Hold on a little longer.
-Y-You!
Lauel’s body stiffened like a stone statue. The person who sent him the whisper?
-If my power is combined with Piaro and Damian, w
e might be able to seal the great demon.
-Kraugel!
The sky above the sky. The strongest player who showed his abilities that were beyond Grid before obtaining a hidden class. He acquired the strongest legendary class, Sword Saint, and was now running towards Reinhardt. Lauel’s brain moved quickly.
At the same time, in Seoul, South Korea.
“…”
Shin Youngwoo woke up from sleep and stared at the TV with an ugly expression. He barely shook off his irritation as he thoroughly observed the great demon Belial. Sehee ran in at that moment.
“Oppa! Right now…!”
“Just relax and sit down. You’ll go with me.”
Sehee’s shaking hand was caught by his as she was pulled to the seat.
Chapter 570
Chapter 570
Shin Youngwoo was thinking fiercely.
‘Will Belial have a weakness, just like Hell Gao and the fire stones?’
A great demon’s home was hell. It was unreasonable for them to exert their full strength in the human world. There was a precedent with Hell Gao, so Belial was likely to also have a penalty.
‘I need to find her weakness.’
He could only watch as the Overgeared members death with Belial.
Youngwoo believed that this was his current role, rather than fretting about not being able to run to the battlefield right away. He kept calm and cool and thoroughly observed Belial. He watched her skills, her voice, her actions, and even her expressions and eyes.
It was a good decision. All of Grid’s growth became the nourishment for Shin Youngwoo.
Meanwhile, Sehee was blushing as she sat next to her brother. How long had it been since she sat side by side with her brother…? She recalled a childhood memory. But the pleasure only lasted for a short moment. Sehee’s eyes shook while she was recalling old memories. Her lips pouted.
It was because the great demon on the TV was almost naked. She was basically naked except for the important parts that were covered with flames! People needed to be at least 17+ in order to see it!
“Are you okay?”
“Huh?”
Youngwoo was bewildered by the glares his sister kept sending him. It really was difficult to be an older brother.
***
A king’s first duty was to protect his people. This was the basic principle that established the relationship between the king and the people. But King Aslan broke that principle. He sacrificed his people to summon a great demon. He abandoned the king’s authority on his own. It was an unfathomable event that would go down in the history of the West Continent.