Episode 154
“… It doesn’t change direction anymore, but it’s probably stopped moving.”
Seo Ji-an delivered information in a quiet voice, but in fact, it didn’t mean much now.
That something was lurking not too far away right now, because I could tell for sure from my current mood.
Our movement speed naturally began to decrease, and after about 5 minutes, we were finally able to face each other.
A monster, floating and sleeping in a huge burrow.
‘… emotion.’
Tiling!
【Taniwa】
▶Level 57
▶ Ability
【Health: A+】
【Yo power: A-】
【Method: B】
【Spirit: B+】
▶Characteristics (7/10)
【Yongrin (A+)】
【Evangelism (A+)】
【Predator (A)】
【Battle Instinct (A-)】
[Spirit Power Amplification (B)]
【Water maneuver (C+)】
【Expand the five senses (C+)】
It looked like a giant eel, or it felt like a shark of a rather unusual shape.
The characteristic part is the huge claws on the body that are bifurcated.
It was reminiscent of the wings of a dragon in Western mythology.
However, putting aside the impression of the appearance, let’s say the most surprising thing.
‘… Level 57?’
Whether the ominous predictions were true, his level was a level that was difficult for us to reach.
Considering the difference in basic specifications, even if two first-class exorcists of the same level attack, victory is not guaranteed.
The abilities are excellent, and the characteristics are also strong enough to directly affect the battle.
And there was one part that stood out among them.
It was the characteristic of Yongrin of A+ rank.
‘… I’m sure he ate Yeouiju.’
He would have had it on his body for quite some time, not just for a day or two.
It is understandable that the stamina and stamina abilities are particularly high.
‘By the way, this is… … .’
difficult. It’s going to be a pretty tough fight.
Just by checking the guy’s information, I could be sure of that fact.
He was basically different from us in his weight class, and he can move freely in the sea.
Seo Ji-an and Cheong Ju-hwa also had the same thoughts, so they were looking at me with hardened expressions.
“… Wouldn’t it be better to step away for now?”
I was seriously troubled by the Cheongju-hwa, which had conveyed the words of so much so.
It was heartbreaking, but at this point, it might be better to go back once and prepare another move or call in reinforcements.
After all, the location has been identified, and there is no way anyone else can find out about this place.
However, even after thinking like that for a while, as I stared at Taniwa, I realized something strange.
‘Why is there no response?’
Of course, he’s in a deep sleep right now, and we’re keeping some distance while using the concealment technique.
But no matter how much it was, if it were his specs, the extent of our existence would have been vaguely noticed.
Even if he made the decision that he wouldn’t be a threat to himself, it’s strange to show such unresponsiveness.
As I continued to think without a break, I was able to recognize that a thin film that had not existed before had suddenly begun to form on his body.
And what that meant was self-evident.
“I’m escaping.”
“yes?”
“Look around your body. it’s already started When it’s all over, he’ll be stronger than before.”
As Yeouiju’s power has been added, it may be possible to cross the wall of A-rank and reach S-rank.
It had to be stopped no matter what.
After a brief contemplation, I instructed the party to prepare for battle, and immediately developed an intermediate technique and shot it at him.
At first, it was intended to attract attention and cut off his molting.
But.
Nettle juice!
Pussack!
Even though some of his scales were crushed by the precise direct hit, there was no movement.
It was then that I realized the real reason he had not responded to our approach.
‘It’s not that they haven’t moved, can’t they?’
At the same time, Cheongju-hwa also hurriedly opened her mouth to see if she had reached the same conclusion.
“That one doesn’t seem to be able to move while molting?”
It was not such a strange reasoning, because in fact, it was the orthodox that these types of youkai found a safe hiding place and evacuated from there.
And he decided that this inside was a safe place and proceeded with his work.
“… Well, no one must have been here for a while, so it must have been a safe haven.”
As Seo Ji-an said, the circumstances behind the work were clear. And to our surprise, we found him just in time.
‘… There is no time to delay.’
This was the perfect opportunity.
Now that he was defenseless, he had to put a dagger to bring the flow here at once.
“Each one prepares the most powerful attack. You don’t have to worry about defense.”
At the same time, he immediately asked Cheongju-hwa to summon the Blue Dragon.
Since the summoning cannot be maintained for a long time yet, if there was an optimal time to utilize it, it was now.
Whoops.
Fuwaak!
[…] I can’t believe it. Is Yeouiju really in front of me?]
Blue Dragon seemed to be moved somehow, and also seemed to be engulfed in remorse.
A powerful youkai that swallowed Yeouiju was right in front of him, but he didn’t seem to care.
And that attitude was really reassuring.
“Would you be able to interfere with the power of Yeouiju?”
[Of course. An object that has been a part of this body since the beginning of time, such a beautiful creature is not something that can be handled carelessly.]
Then there is no hesitation. I began to prepare for the most powerful curse I could use right now, gathering all of the spirit powers contained in the soul-breathing character and the bari-ok-hwan.
And I spoke to the blue dragon.
“Now that it is about to evolve, you just have to make the energy of Yeouiju inside it run wild.”
[Actually, I understand what it means.]
There is a word that is often referred to as 走火入魔 (走火入魔) in martial arts paper.
It refers to the phenomenon of regurgitation or runaway due to the inability to control the qi that revolves in the body.
And from now on, I was going to make Taniwa experience something similar.
Whoops.
[bagatelle. I have something in my body that doesn’t fit the fountain. Now I have to get it back.]
quack.
Quad Duck.
When the blue dragon exerted its power with its massive body in an instant, an immediate reaction appeared.
A blue light rose from the corner of Taniwa’s body wrapped in a thin film, and immediately began to run wild in all directions.
thud.
kuung.
kuudduk.
Taniwa’s body began to twist in the flow of energy that collided loudly, and the film covering her body was also slowly torn apart.
Before long, we were able to witness Taniwa, who, after failing to escape, spit out his incomplete skin and let out a painful scream.
“Keek-!”
A scream that makes your body tingle just by hearing it.
It was also consistent with the saying that there was that much spiritual power in it.
However, no matter how you look at it, his condition was not normal, and we were not going to miss it.
I spit out the mantra I had prepared at a fast pace and proceeded with the procedure.
Whoops.
“The Solitude of the Blue Mountains, the Recession of the Four Seasons.”
That was the Higher Curse Magic, which was the main specialty of the night school goldsmith Hecktail.
“Cheongsa incense poison.”
Wedge lover!
Pass sass!
It could not be used immediately after learning the advanced techniques, but it was possible now as it had been through continuous battles.
And at the same time, Seo Ji-an and Cheong Ju-hwa also did their best to launch an attack of the greatest power they could presently.
“Chilsan Gyeok (七産擊)!”
“Whoa.”
Nettle juice-!
🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Cheongju-hwa performed the advanced techniques he had seen in the last battle of Cheongga, and Seo Ji-an gathered water from all directions and created several huge spiral vortices.
And all of those attacks hit Taniwa, who was unconscious due to the failure to escape.
Aww!
Quad Duck!
Kwa-Gaga-Gak-!
“Keek-!”
Taniwa let out a scream that was even more painful than before, twisted her body, and fell to the floor without strength.
Taking a peek, I saw that the proud dragon was completely smashed and scattered all over the place, and blood was oozing with large wounds all over her body.
It succeeded in inflicting a complete fatal wound with a single pincer.
‘… I think this has already been settled?’
To be honest, the result exceeded my expectations.
Perhaps because of the incomplete molting in the process of peeling off the scales, the gnome’s defense power was sharply lower than usual.
‘There was more firepower than expected.’
Cheongju-hwa, who had just learned such a high-tech skill, was surprising, but what caught my eye this time was the ability of Seo Ji-an, who had changed close to a cataclysmic change.
‘Even though the sea is full of water everywhere, that level of attack is already possible… … ?’
In fact, the attack that caused the most damage to Taniwa was also Seo Ji-an’s.
Even though he was breathing heavily because it was a bit overkill, it was quite surprising that such a thing was possible in itself.
‘Everyone is growing up.’
It’s just that I didn’t pay attention to it, and certainly some characters are getting stronger much faster than they were in the original game.
And that too, in a way, was the trigger for my actions so far.
Feeling a certain sense of satisfaction, I headed to the place where Taniwa fell with Blue Dragon and the others in the lead.
“Keek… … .”
Thought there might be some final struggle, but Taniwa was already lying on the floor with her dead eyes, as if she had no strength to move.
After seeing this, the blue dragon glanced at me and greeted me.
[…] thank you you kept your promise As I promised, I will dedicate all my strength to this child’s strength.]
After saying that, the Blue Dragon immediately created a splash of water and rushed to Taniwa, biting a corner of its body.
Aww!
Quad Duck!
Fuwaak!
What protruded from there was red flesh and a circular marble emitting a brilliant light.
It is the half of himself, Yeouiju, whom the Blue Dragon has been looking for so eagerly until now.
“That’s it… … .”
“… It’s definitely great. Just looking at it gives me a strong feeling.”
The blue dragon, who was about to swallow it without hesitation, hesitated for a moment as if he was thinking about something, and then came to me with it in his mouth.
[You should keep this for a while.]
“… Why?”
[It is not yet time. Even if he regained his original form now, that child wouldn’t be able to handle it. I will wait until then.]
That arrogant blue dragon could not be said to have spit it out, it was a truly remarkable consideration.
At that, I nodded my head and paid my respects to the blue dragon.
In that way, our short and long two-day journey has finally come to an end.