131 – Antagonist (2)
Duke Blake recalled a memory. An event from the not-too-distant past, a time of glory that can still be vividly remembered.
It is a memory of a time when ‘Paradise’ was fine.
“…… The blood of the Ogre King, the eternal spirit plant, and the tears of the Divine Beast. These are the resources invested to perfect your body. “We did not hesitate to use all the items that were treated as national treasures to create a person with special abilities like you.”
Pitch-black darkness covered Duke Blake’s hands. Black mana, the exclusive property of warlocks.
This is true for all energies, but the warlock’s mana especially needed time to mature.
In other words, only a warlock who has lived longer and accumulated sins for a longer period of time can step into a higher level.
Following such simple principles, Duke Blake’s level has reached a level unrivaled on the modern continent.
Even if the story is limited to black magic.
“…… But what is that like, Dante? Those resources that went into you weren’t used up to protect your health or anything like that. “In fact, you are not even able to properly bring out the power contained within your body.”
Duke Blake was in a state of extreme anger and rage at this moment.
It was none other than the scene before his eyes that made him unable to suppress his pessimism.
Dante Ruiz el Pale. Howard’s son. The final masterpiece created by Paradise. The most talented person…….
There were many names he could have been called, but to Duke Blake, Dante was just a lab rat.
There was no further meaning, and there was no need to force a meaning.
So there was no other reason why his expression was so distorted right now.
Because the laboratory rat in front of me was not even able to fulfill his role.
Even though a considerable amount of time had passed, it only showed an even more disappointing appearance.
“It is truly deplorable. “You seem like a useless guy.”
Quang!
Speaking briefly, Duke Blake waved his hand.
And then there was an explosion.
A blow that occurred without warning, and what was created at his fingertips was a black flame. The black flame had physically struck Dante’s body.
Dante was just pushed helplessly, and his body collapsed like that.
Putted to one side of the laboratory, he remains silent without showing any significant reaction.
In other words, it does not move as it is in the collapsed state.
“… ….”
At that point, Duke Blake narrowed his eyes.
This kind of no response was unexpected.
‘I thought they would rush in or try to resist even if they couldn’t do it. ‘This is such a boring reaction that it makes me cold.’
This was not what Duke Blake wanted.
Currently, he needed a perfect target to express his anger on, but what was in front of him was a scarecrow that was just breathing.
If this is the case, Dante would have been much more vibrant than he was a few years ago when he was on a rampage destroying paradise.
At least Dante at that time had something called poison.
But what about now? Dante was still frozen, and his attitude was so trivial that even Duke Blake’s boiling emotions cooled down in an instant.
No matter how much you touch the sword so that it does not function properly, it does not mean that it cannot use its special ability.
“…… Huh, really?”
Soon, Duke Blake realized. About why Dante reacted like that.
His eyes immediately turned to the sword that Dante was holding.
That’s a good weapon. Even though there is a curse attached to it, a magic sword is a magic sword.
It was a surprisingly standard and stable solution for something that ignorant young bastard from the past had discovered.
However, just before that, Duke Blake amplified the curse by lightly touching the magic sword.
First of all, it was to completely neutralize the function of the sword, but-.
‘Nothing has changed. ‘Still young and stupid.’
Dante, who was supposed to handle the weapon, only had his sword broken, but that alone caused him to fall into a deep state of panic.
Duke Blake could vaguely guess the reason.
Ego Weapon, a weapon with consciousness and ego. That was exactly what the magic sword was, and that lab rat seemed to have developed an affection for such a weapon.
Wasn’t that young guy the one who gave his heart to the lab rats in the same situation who were sure to die in the first place?
It wasn’t particularly difficult to predict his weak intentions.
‘It’s extremely unpleasant.’
Of course, regardless of that, Duke Blake’s hatred could not help but deepen.
How could such a dull person receive the blessing of supernatural ability?
Duke Blake’s eyes flashed bloody white.
‘I’d rather.’
I don’t even try to hide the thoughts I harbor inside, those old, sticky desires. Now there is no need to even hide it.
Howard, a wise companion, unfortunately passed away.
In such a situation, is there any need for you to follow that man’s theory?
Rather than wasting his abilities like this, taking it on his own might have been a better choice. No, it’s definitely true.
There was certainly a time when people tried to establish special abilities in as young a body as possible for the sake of the great world and the future empire.
But the situation has already gone wrong, and paradise has fallen…….
‘Since I succeeded in performing half-soul art without any problems, is there any reason for me to leave that ability alone?’
After a moment of contemplation, Duke Blake recovered the mana that had spread out in all directions.
And his body begins to refine itself a little more.
Nowadays, the limitations on lifespan have disappeared. In addition, an old friend who probably had a different opinion from his own also accidentally died and disappeared.
Duke Blake knew.
I don’t want to admit it, but the ability that Dante displayed was so outstanding that it has never been recorded in all of human history.
It is truly the strongest ability.
No, it is authority.
‘If I absorb that. If only I could absorb it.’
This empire is immortal for eternity. It did not disappear, did not collapse, and was able to overcome any storm that came without difficulty.
The Three Kings of the Nine Heavens, the last surviving dragon, even if he is a god above the sky-.
All those transcendents will have to bow their heads at the feet of the empire.
Under the name of Blake and no one else!
“… ….”
Duke Blake stretched out his hand. To satisfy that extremely dark ambition at this moment.
In other words, for the usurpation of ‘Cheonrye’.
“Don’t blame me, Dante.”
The Duke’s hand touched Dante’s neck.
Slowly, black magic unfolds.
“I will be able to use your body better than you, who does not know anything. “Am, definitely.”
He was spitting out words, but they probably weren’t directed at Dante.
That was a congratulatory message to myself.
“Who do you think transplanted the dragon’s heart into your body? Who do you think is responsible for evolving your abilities into something more brilliant than anything else? ….”
The old warlock inhabiting the body of a young man announced the casting of anti-soul magic with eyes shining with desire.
“Everything is my ability.”
A concise word.
“So, I will take it.”
Puhuaaa!
Black mana began to run wild under Duke Blake’s grasp.
And the duke was convinced.
‘It is a success.’
Luck coincided with opportunity. The reason why half-soul art was used so perfectly is probably because fate is also leading him to become the master of Thunder.
The duke was so sure, he finally made eye contact with Dante.
No matter what the process of that long-term bad relationship and relationship is, isn’t he the child of an old friend who unfortunately passed away?
I was able to say a final goodbye.
It doesn’t matter if it’s an uncharacteristic feeling of mercy. The current Duke Blake was so filled with joy that he even wanted to enjoy such contradictions.
He smiled as he looked at Dante.
“Thank you, Dante. Thanks to you—.”
Until right before, I planned to do that without thinking much about it.
“… ….”
Spooky.
Just speaking of the results, Duke Blake was unable to keep saying a few meaningless words to the end.
Just before that, an unexplained eerie feeling came.
‘What.’
Duke Blake’s complexion changed completely.
Dante’s blue eyes reached him.
Quick!
“…… !”
And Duke Blake felt someone holding his wrist, which was holding Dante’s neck, with even stronger force.
There is nothing to say. It was Dante’s grip.
“You…… !”
Clearly, the grip itself was not weak, but when you look at the facts, the grip contained only primitive grip strength.
This means that there is no energy such as mana or magical power.
It won’t be difficult to shake it off. It shouldn’t have been difficult.
If you use black magic, yes. Literally right now.
“…… “Inhale!”
It is definitely true.
Why?
Duke Blake could not do that. The development of anti-soul art completely stopped, and the use of black mana also stopped.
And that wasn’t his intention.
“You.”
There was snow there.
Eyes that are so blue.
A formless murderous intent tightens its grip on the whole body.
It was Dante’s.
“I will really kill you.”
Dante spoke, and at that moment, Duke Blake was barely able to escape from his unstable state.
It opens its eyes wide and creates a black blade.
“You bastard!”
In order to use anti-soul art, it seems necessary to break the will of this lab rat a little more.
With that thought in mind, he whipped out his blade.
But.
Kang, Kaang! Kaga River!!
“…… !”
The fifteen black blades that were struck like that were immediately thrown backwards by successive impacts.
Everything was done with precise strikes.
Duke Blake’s arms trembled slightly.
Dante comes into his field of vision.
…… It was unfamiliar, but there was a silver-haired boy there with eyes that were somehow in my memory.
The boy’s fierceness was trying to consume him.
Sereung-
A cold metallic sound rings out.
Where did it appear?
A unique type of sword with the blade curved as if drawing a curve.
It is not the magic sword that was there a moment ago.
The two swords in Dante’s hands are clearly visible even when you wash your eyes.
It was not ‘an object that existed in this space.’
‘…… ‘Huh.’
And Duke Blake, although his timing was not good, he was able to recall his buried memories belatedly.
Those eyes that Dante has now. That cold gaze.
It may be less than before, but the venom in Dante’s blue eyes at this moment was undoubtedly something he had witnessed ‘that day’.
I couldn’t help but think of Duke Blake unexpectedly.
“I will kill you, you.”
-I will kill you all.
The moment when the blue sky at midday was swallowed up by dark thunderclouds.
Memories of the day when paradise fell.
*****
Calm down, calm down.
Regain your cool.
I kept repeating that, but it wasn’t as easy as it sounds.
The emotions don’t subside at all.
The figure of Flügel appears at the edge of my field of vision.
[…] … Ugh, huh, huh.]
She was still moaning in pain.
She suffers from two overlapping bad lucks.
So, she was just a person who showed a bright side at all times.
…… Right in front of you.
“… ….”
Quaaa!!!
I immediately swung my sword. Yongyeon (龍淵), followed by Tae (泰阿).
With just two sword strikes, the duke’s shield is torn apart like a sheet of paper.
I know the truth.
This wasn’t an ability that could be used at a time like this.
-Load previous job.
Points earned through several main quests and sub-quests interspersed between them. And one chance to collect and use those points.
Recalling a playable character that I once fostered.
“Wow, heheheo…” … !”
I looked at Duke Blake, who was unable to properly control his body after being hit by a series of sword strikes, and my expression hardened.
Duke Blake was strong as a warlock. That is undoubtedly true.
That level seems to easily surpass that of an archmage, and in terms of how difficult it is to deal with, it would be more than a mountain army without any sense.
But if you say that this is an enemy that is threatening enough to use up all the points you have barely accumulated, well, then.
Probably not.
He was definitely strong, but my current strength was a bit too much to deal with such a strong person.
…… It’s just that I didn’t see the final chapter, but this is a character who got right up to the nose of the Three Kings and the Dragon Emperor. How can you be weak?
No matter how I thought about it, it wasn’t an opportunity worth wasting…
‘Do you know that kind of thing?’
Unfortunately, I am not good at making such rational decisions at this time.
Should I say that it has become like that?
I’m not sure, though.
Anger rises.
The fever is rising, and not only my head but my entire body is hot. I’m going crazy because I want to rip that guy in front of me to pieces right now.
Suddenly I thought to myself, I wonder if I have ever been this angry before.
‘…… If it hurts, you have to say it hurts, you stupid Yongyong.’
I first realized something after taking time.
Because he didn’t just get bruised while being beaten by Duke Blake.
The process of thought was monotonous, and the conclusion was even simpler.
It was the seed of evil.
Flügel’s condition has been strange for the past few days. And her loopholes that Duke Blake probably touched.
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Of course, it was the devil’s curse that clung persistently to her soul.
I knew that it had been purified to some extent by Beatrice’s divine power, but why is it now trying to be active again?
You can think of many guesses about that question, but that’s not what’s important right now.
‘I don’t have much time.’
If I had time to think about idle thoughts, I had to find Beatrice first.
Anyway, isn’t she the expert on demons and musical instruments?
After a short period of thought, I completely shook off any regrets or lingering feelings that had almost come to mind.
I’ve already used up the CP, so it’s a good thing for now.
I decided not to suppress the life that seemed to boil over and overflow.
Just swing the swords crosswise.
Love love!!
“Kahaak…” … !”
Duke Blake staggered his upper body and struggled as if he was in pain, as he had managed to dodge it well and this time he had been hit properly.
Looking at that guy, I decided not to hesitate even for a moment.
Defeat him, find Beatrice, and find a way to return Flügel to its original state.
As the situation was urgent, it was the best thing to do for now.
“…… After.”
– Two swords, one sword.
Wow!
I immediately lowered my two swords, and the space that had been covered in darkness due to the Duke’s trick immediately returned its original light.
There wasn’t much time.
A dragon’s heart, huh… Interesting….