by Park Saenal
“Youuuuu!”
Lorex escaped from the influence of the Blockade Sword and roared while wielding his axe. It was different from the forms of attacks he used so far. His axe was divided into three and hit Grid from three orbits at the same time. The Three Point Axe was Lorex’s persistent active skill. This was one of Lorex’s symbols.
“You won’t be able to avoid this attack just by being fast!”
Lorex shouted with confidence!
Grid retorted, “That’s if you are correct.”
“…!!”
Lorex noticed his mistake. The person in front of him. No, the Undefeated King’s descendant. He was a bit quicker and avoided Lorex’s attacks. But in retrospect, hadn’t the descendant been enduring the attacks up until now? Avoiding the attacks weren’t necessary. Being hit by the attack itself was meaningless.
Peeeeok!
The moment Lorex’s axe hit Grid’s chest.
Puk!
Puuoooook!
Grid fiercely countered it. Lorex still had the debuff where he received three times the damage.
“Kuaaaaak!”
It was Lorex, not Grid, who felt a greater pain in their exchange of strikes. The Red Knights tried to help Lorex.
Pepepepeng!
An explosion of black flames stopped them.
“What the hell…!”
How could he keep using such a strong skill? Did this person have no limit on his mana?
A shaken Red Knight muttered. “This… This is the strength of the Undefeated King…”
“…!”
The Undefeated King. Yes, the enemy in front of him was the descendant of the Undefeated King. He couldn’t be measured with their common sense. The moment everyone realized it.
[Fighting energy has reached 70 points.]
Grid’s fighting energy, which had weakened after using 100,000 Army Blockade Sword, thickened again. It was the power of Quick Movements and Blacksmith’s Rage. The speed at which fighting energy accumulated was much faster than before.
[Fighting energy has reached 71 points.]
[Fighting energy has reached 72 points.]
[Fighting energy…]
Fighting energy accumulated more quickly. The Red Knights who joined the battle to help Lorex was a problem. The several people surrounding Grid dealt more harm than good. Finally.
[Fighting energy has reached the maximum!]
There were only 10 seconds remaining on Quick Movements and Blacksmith’s Rage. Notification windows appeared in Grid’s field of view as he barely maintained his life with Doran’s Ring, Tiramet’s Belt, and the First King title.
“Push!”
Lorex and the Red Knights increased their momentum. They confirmed that Grid sustained his life with intermittent recovery skills and was on the verge of dying, so they determined it was time to put an end to this fight. Grid made the same judgment. Grid had a 50% increase in strength, agility, and stamina thanks to fighting energy reaching its maximum. He used a somewhat obscure, special power that symbolized the Overgeared King.
“Blackening.”
Kuwaaaaaang!
Demonic power exploded. Then.
“100,000 Army Massacre Sword.”
“…!!”
Chukak.
Chukakakakak!
30 times per second. The fastest swordsmanship poured out at a speed that couldn’t be pursued with the eyes. The air darkened with the energy blades. Lorex and all the Red Knights were attacked.
[You have dealt 65,900 damage to the target!]
[You have dealt 67,800 damage to the target!]
[You have dealt 66,670 damage to the target!]
[The black flame explosion…]
[Splash damage equal to 300% of your total attack power has hit all targets in a 10 meter radius!]
[You have dealt 32,100 damage to the target!]
[You have dealt 29,500 damage to the target!]
[The black flame explosion…]
[Splash damage equal to 300% of your total attack power has hit all targets in a 10 meter radius!]
[You have dealt…]
[You have dealt…]
The reason that Grid favored Link was because the opportunity of activating the black flames option of the Enlightenment Lightning Sword increased. Of course, this logic applied equally to 100,000 Army Massacre Sword. And unlike the single-target Link, 100,000 Army Massacre Sword was a wide area attack skill. It hit many enemies several times, meaning the probability of the black flames exploding was high. Much higher!
Kwang!
Ku kwa kwa kwa kwa! Ku kwa kwa kwa kwa!
“…”
The best magic that a player had yet to encounter, Meteor, was falling from the sky several times? Ares and the Ares troops were unable to close their mouth as black fire constantly exploding, destroying Liberon Forest. And on this day.
[The 23rd Knight Rove has been defeated.]
[The 26th Knight Kent has been defeated.]
[The 29th Knight Ordo has been defeated.]
[The 12th Knight Theo has been defeated.]
[The 14th Knight Shen has been defeated.]
[The 15th Knight Vio has been defeated.]
…
…
The knights from number 30 to 20 collapsed. In addition, the knights in the 10’s also lost their lives. Then.
[The Third Knight Lorex has been defeated.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[The Red Knights’ Red Armor has been acquired.]
[Lorex’s Red Armor has been acquired.]
[Lorex’s Large Axe has been acquired.]
The Third Knight Lorex also met his end.
“U-Unbelievable…!”
“You! The Undefeated King’s Descendant!
The surviving Red Knights gathered around the Fifth Knight. They were relatively fine. Damage hadn’t accumulated like Lorex and they didn’t have the debuff of having damage increased by three times. Thus, they were able to protect their bodies with defense skills.
On the other hand, Grid was exhausted.
[The duration of Quick Movements is over.]
[The duration of Blacksmith’s Rage is over.]
“Pant… Pant…”
He was in a state where all his survival skills were exhausted. His buffs had ended. His health had fallen by half due to the use of Blackening.
‘I can’t keep fighting this way.’
It would be difficult to lose his immortality. The immortality was his last, last resort. Grid determined that he should leave the battlefield before the duration of Blackening was over. He tried to get as far away as possible from the Red Knights. But he couldn’t move.
Pajik!
Pajijijik!
[A powerful lightning attack has paralyzed you!]
[You can’t resist.]
[The effect of high composure has reduced the duration of the restraint.]
“I’ve never seen the Red Knights pushed so far. You are truly the Undefeated King’s descendant. His Majesty will be very pleased when I give your head to him.”
A voice was heard from empty space. The irresistible force caused a shiver to go down Grid’s spine.
‘What?’
Grid was confused. A figure started to appear in front of his eyes. It was a person with transparent skin. The appearance of the skin gradually whitened while the owner also had wide hair, eyebrows, and even pupils.
“Hello? I am called Kyle.”
One of the five pillars supporting the empire. It was the moment when the still unknown people emerged in front of Grid.
“Now, die.”
Pajik!
Paijijik!
“Kuk…!”
[There is one second left until the restraint is lifted.]
Kyle’s hand became covered with lightning and he pointed it at Grid’s face.
“Raising Corpses.”
Peeng!
Behind Kyle. A death knight rose from the
spot where Lorex died and attacked Kyle. Lorex had become a death knight.
“…Huh?”
Kyle flinched from the unexpected attack.
[You are free from the restraint!]
Grid shed the lightning energy that was holding his body. He hurriedly opened the distance from Kyle as he heard a familiar, unpleasant voice.
“Kik… Kikkik, you are mine. I won’t let you fall to someone else.”
“You…!”
Grid was astounded.
Dark eyes with dark circles. It was Agnus, a man with pale skin and green hair. Baal’s Contractor had emerged.
Chapter 709
Chapter 709
‘Why is he here?’
In fact, such a question was pointless. Agnus was also a player and it was unknown what quests he had. It wasn’t strange for him to appear anytime, anywhere, or in any form. Grid always had to keep the possibility of encountering him in mind. At this moment, Grid should be having other doubts.
‘Why did he help me?’
Grid was caught by the unknown strong person called Kyle and this was a crisis for everyone. The Ares troops tried to help him, but it was hard since the imperial troops intervened while giving up their lives. At this time, Agnus helped Grid. It could only be interpreted as an obvious favor. Grid found it hard to understand. Even if there were no personal feelings, wouldn’t the quest development make Agnus his enemy?
‘From Agnus’ perspective, he should welcome my death.’
Why?
‘Why did he help me?’
The moment Grid was feeling confused.
[The level of the corpse that you raised is too high.]
[Control can no longer be maintained.]
Death Knight Lorex turned grey after attacking Kyle’s back. It was only three seconds after his appearance. A wide smile spread on Agnus’ face.
“3,000 dominance was consumed just to control him for three seconds? Kilkik! Grid, you defeated this monster?”
“…”
“Hero King…! Hero King!! I want to see how much stronger you have become! Kihahahahat!”
“…!!”
Grid hurriedly backed away. Agnus laughed like a madman and started attacking him. Agnus helped and now he wanted to kill Grid.
“What the hell is this?”
Grid screamed wildly as he avoided the attack. Agnus chased after him and stabbed his sword.
“Kik! Kikikik! A last ditch effort! Do it! Give me more fun! Kihahahahat!”
“This crazy bastard…!”
Grid realized. It was impossible to understand Agnus. Yes, Agnus was just crazy. Grid must not make the mistake of feeling like he owed Agnus for his life.
‘Saving me was just a mere whim…!’
Grid judged. Agnus’ sword grazed his cheek. It was a sword made of bones.
[You have been cursed.]
[You have resisted.]
‘A weapon that triggers a debuff…! Did he get a new item?’
“Kikikik! What are you doing staring blankly? Don’t run away! Hit me! Kuahahahat!”
Agnus became crazier. He wasn’t aware of the Red Knights and Kyle surrounding him and Grid. Fifth Knight Dia grinded his teeth.
“Treating us like a folding screen…!”
Dia was a person specialized in combat. His overall stats were inferior to Third Knight Lorex but he was better in a one on one match. The moment that he furiously tried to fly towards Grid and Agnus.
“Stop.” Kyle restrained Dia. “As you have seen, the descendant of the Undefeated King is strong. The same is true for the unidentified man who appeared late. It is better to induce the two of them to fight.”
“Kuhum…!”
Dia didn’t like Kyle very much. He hadn’t been seen at all when Lorex and the Red Knights were in a crisis, only showing up when the descendant of the Undefeated King was exhausted. If Kyle went out a bit earlier, then Lorex could have lived. But.
‘I can’t criticize him!’
Dia also failed to save Lorex. He was no different from Kyle. Dia barely suppressed his anger at Kyle and nodded.
“I understand.”
The descendant of the Undefeated King was strong and the man who showed up late didn’t seem weak either. Dia thought it would be better for the two of them to fight each other as Kyle said. But the development didn’t flow according to what they wanted.
“Agnus! Calm down!” Veradin belatedly arrived on the battlefield and grabbed Agnus’ reason. “You can fight him at any time, but not Kyle! If you miss the chance today then you might not encounter Kyle again!”
Kyle and Agnus’ factions were different, but they belonged to the same empire. Originally, they couldn’t be hostile to each other. Depending on the story development, it was highly likely they would be allies the next time they met.
“…Kihi!”
Agnus, who was chasing Grid, barely regained his reason and stood in place. Kyle was classified as one of the strongest NPCs. Agnus thought that fighting Kyle would be much more fun than Grid who was running away.
“Well… I’d rather fight a tough guy than a weary coward… Kik.”
“Pant… Pant…”
Grid was relieved when Agnus stopped chasing him.
‘I almost died.’
It wasn’t just because he was tired. Grid was unable to reveal that he was the Overgeared King,. There was no chance of winning if he couldn’t fight Agnus with all his strength. There was no chance unless Agnus summoned Mumud and forced Grid to use Assimilation.
‘But Agnus won’t summon Mumud unless he is an idiot.’
Summoning Mumud would initiate the Braham VS Mumud quest and Grid would receive the level 400 correction. In addition, the assimilated Grid and Lich Mumud would be forced into combat. Grid was convinced that Agnus wouldn’t summon Mumud after being aware of this fact.
Indeed.
Kukukukukung…
Agnus summoning his death knights and liches except for Mumud. Then he ordered them to attack Kyle. The death knight that Veradin summoned also hit Kyle.
‘It’s dangerous.’
Grid wore Braham’s Boots and flew into the sky to move as far away from the battlefield as possible and anticipated Kyle’s crisis. He was familiar with how strong Agnus’ death knights and liches were.
‘Kyle is at least on the same level as Lorex.’
But he couldn’t endure the pincer attack of Agnus and Veradin. They were monsters who blocked both Grid and the Ares Army. Grid judged this, but Kyle laughed at this judgment.
Pajik!
Kurururung!
Kyle summoned a storm of lightning around himself. It was powerful magic. The death knights were swept away by the lightning storm and fell in all directions.
‘It is beyond Ashur’s magic?’
More than a great magician! Grid was taken aback when he realized that Kyle’s skills were more than imagined. He was reminded of one of the empire’s greatest powers, beyond the solo number knights.
“Don’t tell me, the five pillars…!”
Grid now noticed Kyle’s identity.
“I don’t know who sent the assassin, but it’s stupid. Do you think you can beat me with such skills?”
Pajijik!
Kyle, surrounded by lightning, disappeared from his place and reappeared. He appeared behind Agnus without anyone in the battlefield knowing, a dagger in his hand. He wasn’t just a magician, but a person specialized in combat itself.
Puk!
Puk puk puk!
Kyle’s dagger stabbed Agnus’ side again and again. Six times per second. Kyle reached the maximum speed that the buffed Grid was capable of.
“Agnus…!”
Grid flinched in the sky.
‘Should I help?’
He didn’t like Agnus. Grid was clearly enemies with Agnus and was in a position to desire Agnus’ death. However, he was aware that Kyle was a much more threatening enemy than Agnus.
‘As long as the five pillars exist,
the empire will maintain its power and pressure the Overgeared Kingdom forever.’
Maybe he should take advantage of this opportunity? It was a great opportunity to break down the five pillars and weaken the empire!
‘…I don’t want to have a debt owed to that crazy man.’
His health, mana, and stamina had recovered to an adequate level. Grid checked his condition and pulled out the Enlightenment Lightning Sword. At the same time, the Ares Army broke through the imperial army and joined Agnus. The Ares Army made the same judgment as Grid.
“Agnus! I know roughly what you are up to! But it’s okay! I will use it! If I can get rid of the five pillars, I will join hands with a mad dog!”
Jeeeong!
Agnus’ death knights had been swept away by the lightning storm and scattered all over. The members of the Ares Army attacked the rear of the Red Knights fighting them. Thanks to this, Agnus’ death knights were able to regain their freedom. Agnus kept up the onslaught on Kyle using all means and methods. He laughed on the battlefield.
“Okay! Good! Furfu’s Power!”
The moment a great demon was mentioned.
Swaaaaah.
The sky stained by the setting sun was filled with a white light. It was a change in landscape caused by the frost that started to pour down like rain.
Kiyaaaaaah!
Kuoooooh!
This was the power of Great Demon Furfu! Agnus’ death knights became more powerful and the isolated Kyle clicked his tongue.
‘How annoying.’
In fact, Kyle’s goal was achieved the moment Lorex died.
‘As a result of the Third Knight leading the army, the imperial army was routed in combat and the Third Knight and numerous Red Knights died. It was proof of the incompetence of the Red Knights. ‘There’s no need for the Red Knights.’
The emperor would be delighted when Kyle made this report to him. That’s right. Kyle’s real mission this time was the collapse of the Red Knights. As a result, the empress’ power would be weakened.
‘It would be better if I could handle the Undefeated King’s descendant here but…’
The two necromancers who unexpectedly appeared were difficult. In particular, the crazy necromancer was a skilled man who escaped from common sense.
‘The power of a great demon… I’d rather leave while the surviving Red Knights are serving as shields.’
Valhalla was a rural area from the standpoint of the empire. Kyle didn’t want to make his official debut in this village. He felt this place was too small a stage to announce his dignity, so he decided to leave.