Episode 102
Peeking into the future, it was a word I had never heard from Han Kang-yoon before.
But when I heard it, it felt like all the puzzles I had before were put together.
“… Peeping into the future?”
“yes. Like the prophecies of the world. Of course, it’s not as great as it looks.”
Surely, Seo-ah Han had heard it several times, the rumors of the prophets who were treated as the most important person in all parts of the world.
However, as Han Kang-yoon is one of them, it is a story I never thought of.
To make matters worse, the shocking content did not end there.
“Actually, I should have died in Yeongwol-do.”
“… What?”
“But I saw my own future, and I ended up changing it without accepting it.”
I didn’t know at all. I’m hearing such a story for the first time.
“Maybe it was the influence that made you a ritual sacrifice. Sorry.”
“No, no. none of that… … .”
Come to think of it, Han Kang-yoon has a history of realizing the strange things that happened to Han Seo-ah earlier than anyone at the time and blocking it.
It was also the case when he used the golden art of self-sacrifice in a dispute with his professors.
‘Did you know in advance that it would be a way out?’
In a situation where there was no solution, Han Kang-yoon said that everything would be okay without hesitation.
Han Seo-ah recalled the memories of that time and realized that Han Kang-yoon’s story was not really a lie.
It’s just spewing out the truth.
“… Really, can you see the future?”
“Just partially. Besides, it’s not always right.”
“It’s too sudden, but yes. If that’s the case, I understand.”
Han Kang-yoon, who had glanced at Han Seo-ah, added:
“It’s something I’m cautious about, so I haven’t been able to say it because I’ve been so worried.” “No, thanks for letting me know. I will never tell anyone else.”
“I’m happy if you do.”
In fact, Han Seo-ah thought that, because she had not heard anything so far, she might not be able to trust and rely on Han Kang-yoon on her own.
But now, all the doubts and frustrations that had accumulated in him had disappeared like snow.
‘… It must have been my brother who was the most difficult and frustrating.’
Even though I knew what was going to happen before me, I had to solve it on my own without consulting anyone.
Until now, Han Kang-yoon had been fighting a lonely battle alone without realizing it.
“… Let me know if you need anything.”
Although I don’t know if it will be helpful as a full-time force, as much as I know this fact, it could be of help to lead the situation the way Han Kang-yoon wants.
“Okay. thank you.”
That’s how Han Kang-yoon’s story ended. And Seo-ah Han asked Han Kang-yoon quietly, thinking about what would happen tomorrow.
“Have you ever seen what happens to us here?”
“No, I don’t know that.”
“… I see.”
“But, I’m sure you can get out.”
There was certainty in those words. Aside from looking into the future, the attitude of believing in one’s own will and not questioning it.
Han Seo-ah, who felt it, realized again that, no matter what happened, Han Kang-yoon was just Han Kang-yoon.
“yes. I will believe you.”
So, the day of the final battle finally came.
***
‘… Well, as expected, it would have been better to tell Han Seo-ah.’
Anyway, I had already made the same excuses to Johan, and Han Seo-ah was perfect for a role that could strengthen my will when I was traveling with Yoo Ha-on and others.
‘Because he must have had doubts for a long time.’
At the time of the Yeongwol-do incident, the situation was so urgent that he was busy solving the immediate problems.
There must have been many situations that Han Seo-ah, who had watched everything, did not understand.
‘… … .’
And in fact, there was another reason for willingly answering Han Seo-ah’s question.
‘The magic of the ancient witch Verdi.’
After clearing this ‘Black Forest’, I was thinking of passing the knowledge of Verdi that I gained through him to none other than Seo-Ah Han.
I can’t use it as a male because it’s a witch’s magic anyway, so I’m just wasting my treasure by giving it to someone else.
In other words, in fact, the owner was only Seo-ah Han.
‘If you do not lay the paving stone in advance, it will be difficult to accept it if you try to learn the witch’s magic.’
But now, Seo-ah Han firmly believes in my talent as a prophet.
Even if a sudden order was given, in most cases, it would be followed without a doubt.
‘All estimates are out.’
Now, we just make them all a reality.
I rushed forward and headed to the promised place, and soon everyone, including Yoo Tae-jin and others, gathered at the seat.
“I simulated enough, but is it really possible?”
Taejin Yoo asked me with a worried look.
Of course, there would be no doubts about the operation any more. I’m just concerned that the risk I take with this plan is too great.
“No problem. Because it has already been checked.”
What I prepared for two days wasn’t really that great.
He checked the strategy with Yoo Tae-jin and his party, and with their help, he ministered to the Black Panther at the beginning of the forest.
Then, they sent them to the deepest part of the forest where the Manticore was on purpose and made them fight.
‘Well, the result was obvious.’
Black Panthers who were killed without even leaving a shape in front of a mighty monster. However, it was not at all a meaningless sacrifice.
‘With this, all the poison of Manticore was consumed.’
North of the Eternal Labyrinth, the area bosses of ‘Black Forest’, Manticore and Heptagonist, each possess a powerful poison as one of their weapons.
‘That’s pretty tricky.’
It makes close combat difficult for Mutufa, and when he shoots a spell from a distance, his hands are busy just blocking poison.
If such a thing could be done indefinitely, wouldn’t there be a breakdown of the balance?
Then, while I was at the company, I directly touched the poison-producing organs in their bodies, and limited their storage.
In other words, if you use all of the poison stored within a short period of time, it will take some time to refill it.
‘And it doesn’t end there.’
Through the sacrifice of the Black Panthers, I carefully analyzed and observed the attack patterns of the Manticores during these two days.
As a result, I could be sure. The area boss, Manticore, uses the unique attack pattern I created for him without change.
‘… Rather, there is not much difference, so it’s embarrassing.’
Then the story is simple. I can figure out his next move just by looking at the pre-action Manticore takes.
That will be the key to the attack.
“… Leader, there is not much left to the deepest part.”
“All right. Everyone is paying attention and moving forward.”
Yoo Tae-jin skillfully led the party using 7 years of experience as a stepping stone, and with my shikigami skills, we were able to reach the nest where the Manticore stayed without a big battle.
“What happened? I can’t see him.”
“… Surely you didn’t say you were here a few hours ago?”
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Mikel and Hansoo Jang were confused, but there was no need to worry. Because I knew the behavioral patterns of every creature that existed here.“The continued battle with the Black Panther is exhausting, so he is probably resting inside the nest.”
Rather, it was a good thing. Because it was said that Manticore’s condition wasn’t 100% perfect yet.
“Can you see the hollow over there?”
“okay. see.”
“That’s it. When we’re ready, we’ll send out attack spells all at once.”
With that, the battle begins, and things are no longer irreversible.
However, no one hesitated to come this far.
Soon, the party who developed the magic of their maximum power fired it, and the ground began to shake with a tremendous roar.
Damn it!
Kwajajajak!
coo coo coo.
And the screams of bitter anger were heard.
[Kwaah!]
At the sound of shaking the atmosphere, my body stiffened, and at the same time, the area boss of the Black Forest, Manticore, appeared.
[Kyaak!]
Aww!
The manticore stomped hard and smashed the rock next to it, then wrapped its tail around it and began tossing it at the rigid cage.
“Everyone, come behind me!”
Wedge lover!
aa-!
Tae-jin Yoo, who had enough spare time, deployed the wall of Changcheon, an intermediate defense technique, and we were all able to safely avoid the attack while feeling the shock of shaking our bodies.
However, the scene around it that was soon revealed was disastrous.
“What, what is this… … .”
“… What a monster. Is it just that powerful to blow rocks by force?”
The ground was split into several branches as if it was a complete earthquake, and fragments of rocks dug in between.
Faced with that overwhelming power, there was a fear that could not be hidden in the faces of the party.
In a situation where even Yoo Tae-jin, who had blocked the attack, frowned, there was only one person who did not hesitate and stepped forward.
Of course, it was me.
“There is nothing to be anxious about.”
“… … .”
“I will leave the attack as planned.”
Leaving those words behind, I walked towards the angry Manticore.
While feeling the mighty killing intent of the predator, but at the same time, feeling some kind of emotion from the image I had created.
***
‘Damn it, is this really true?’
The moment he first encountered Manticore, it was a thought that immediately permeated into Taegil Choi’s mind.
‘her.’
Of course, I know there is no going back. Even if I had to die here, I had no intention of regretting it.
However, no matter how much I thought about it, the image of catching the monster in front of me could not be drawn in my mind.
‘… 36 years of life as an exorcist, this is the first time I’ve ever seen such a guy.’
In the past, Choi Tae-gil worked as an exorcist and faced a disaster-class A-rank monster, but the Manticore in front of him was even stronger than that.
Even Tae-jin Yoo, the strongest of the party, will never win one-on-one. As soon as I saw it, I was sure of it.
“I will leave the attack as planned.”
When Han Kang-yoon started approaching Manticore according to the strategy, Choi Tae-gil hated to admit it, but was greatly admired.
‘This crazy bird X. Are you saying that even after seeing that, you want to fight in front of your eyes?’
I’ve only heard it’s dangerous, it’s dangerous, but I didn’t know the Manticore would be this big
However, Han Kang-yoon headed forward without hesitation as if nothing would change anyway.
Even though he took on the most dangerous role himself.
‘Is it possible, is it possible to spend time on something like that?’
I couldn’t understand it just by looking at the cancer, but as much as I was so confident, there must be something in my mind.
In Choi Tae-gil’s skeptical mind, the conversation he had with Choi Da-in last night flashed past.
[…] How was the kid’s skill?]
[Yeah, I know he’s a punk, but if he makes a mistake in the plan tomorrow, we’re all over. You have to be reassured.]
And to Choi Tae-gil’s question, Da-in Choi answered as follows.
[Your uncle, have you seen the leader’s battles to the point of getting tired of them?]
[Anyway.]
[Then what have you been thinking about when you see that?]
[Well, that’s great. also a leader I want to reach that level too, isn’t it?]
[yes. I’m pretty much the same By the way… … .]
After that, what Dain Choi said out of her mouth, honestly, I still couldn’t really feel it.
[…] When I saw him fighting, I thought that I couldn’t be an elite exorcist either.]
[What?]
[It was not a battle that could be followed. At least for the rest of my life.]
It wasn’t jealousy or longing, it was just simple understanding and understanding.
‘… tt No matter how many times I look at it, I don’t think the power it has is that great.’
However, Da-in Choi, a genius who had already reached level 2 at the age of 25, evaluated it that way.
Choi Tae-gil did not know the meaning of that either.
‘If you can really deal with that monster, yes. Show me where.’
If you do that, at least as promised, whenever there is a gap, you will fire an attack with all your might.
And Choi Tae-gil realized it after a while.
What did Dain Choi mean? What is the secret of Han Kang-yun’s ability to not be pushed against Woo Ki-bum despite his relatively insufficient strength?
Finally, that there is such a talent for absurd battles in the world.