Episode 197 Endless Evolution (7)
“Uh, uh… … .”
Oh Jin-hyuk, who was at the academy, couldn’t hide his trembling at the tragedy before his eyes and winced.
A disaster that occurred out of nowhere. Most people had to run away from the rampaging invaders without even knowing the cause.
It was a blessing if you had the strength to escape or resist. Because the majority of ordinary people were slaughtered like insects by strange monsters that attacked at once.
Some of the awakened people in the area tried to fight to save those people, and Oh Jin-hyuk did the same, but the monsters that broke the restrictions and attacked were true monsters that were one step above the enemies that had appeared so far.
‘Am I really going to die?’
He, who backed away, froze at the sight of Mantis, a superior species that withstood the fire attack he unleashed by raising its shield.
The person who tried to save him ran away without looking back when he tried to attract his attention, and eventually succeeded in saving his life, but now he has become the target of that powerful enemy.
“Ugh!”
At the moment when the enemy kicked the ground and closed the distance in an instant, Oh Jin-hyuk closed his eyes tightly and sensed his end. Unless his attacks with all his might did not work on the enemy, he had no way to escape this crisis as he did not have the strength to withstand the enemy’s sharp and sharp attacks.
‘He’s not dead?’
However, his body was not cut in half and gushing out blood, nor was his head cut and rolling on the ground. Surprised by the roar and shock wave exploding from the front, he opened his eyes and saw another monster holding onto the enemy that was running at him.
“W-what!?”
He was so scared that he stumbled and fell on his butt. However, the two monsters, who had started to fight against each other, increased their power and fought fiercely, as if Oh Jin-hyuk was not even interested.
‘tremendous. Wow, I don’t think he’s an awakened person, so what is he?’
The enemy that attacked Mantis, who was wearing a dark brown shell and wielding four hooked feet like a sword, was a massive black knight.
The black carapace wrapped around its body resembled heavy armor, a higher-ranking species of the Demon Lord’s army, Troll Gamma, explosively activating the strong core within its body and swinging the large sword in its hand like a windmill, striking off Mantis’ hooked feet.
Even though it was the perfect opportunity to run away, Oh Jin-hyuk swallowed dryly at the multiple eye lights shining inside Troll Gamma’s helmet and had no choice but to watch the fight between the two, overwhelmed.
‘I’m being pushed.’
However, it didn’t last very long. Unlike his cold and mechanical movements, Mantis, who was running rampant, slowly began to push Troll Gamma away.
The Troll Gamma’s carapace was gradually broken and cut off by Mantis’ brilliant sword skills, which were filled with magical power.
Only then was Oh Jin-hyuk able to move his body. I thought I could just turn around and run away, so I quickly walked away, but my eyes were still fixed on the fight between the two monsters, destroying the car and turning the asphalt floor upside down.
“!!!”
And the fight ended somewhat in vain. When Troll Gamma, who had lost one of his arms, was about to collapse, the general members of the Demon King’s army rushed to help.
Based on demonic beasts, they threw their bodies and hung around Mantis, buying time for the strong who could inflict damage even though they were cut to death with a single blow.
In the end, Troll Gamma, who received his help, won by cutting off Mantis’ head with his sword.
“Seo, are you really chasing me!?”
Oh Jin-hyuk, who had been unable to take his eyes off until then, was frightened and ran when the Demon King’s gaze turned towards him.
‘He’s not coming.’
But the Demon King’s army did not follow him. The purpose of the Demon King’s army is to kill invasive species. Although he said not to harm people, he didn’t bother wasting his energy going after people who didn’t matter.
“Everyone this way! “It’s safe here!”
“What on earth are those black guys? They appeared in large numbers and began fighting the invasive species. “Where do they come from so much?!”
Oh Jin-hyuk soon ran out of breath until he was almost out of breath, and soon succeeded in escaping to the outskirts of the storm where the survivors were gathered.
The reason survivors were able to gather like this was not because they reacted quickly or because the enemy’s will was weak. It was simply because of an unknown entity that appeared as if it had come to help them and started fighting the enemies.
Not only Oh Jin-hyuk, but also many people at the scene were saved by the rapidly expanding Demon King’s army. Moreover, Lucy’s Demon Lord’s army simply left them alone and did not touch them even when they were defenseless, so their intention was clear.
Some people already believe that the devil’s army that saved them is on their side.
‘Nonsense. Those monsters are definitely there.’
Meanwhile, there were people who recognized the Demon King’s army.
The name is Kang Seon-woo. Like Ji-yeon Lee, he is one of the most high-ranking awakened people in Korea. Like Ji-yeon Lee, he once received a secret offer from the association and viewed a piece of confidential information.
What appeared in the data was the image of the Demon King’s army indiscriminately slaughtering them in a war against the church. The image of a strange army wearing black shells did not easily leave his mind, so even as Kang Seon-woo stepped forward to control people, his mind was complicated by thoughts about the Demon King’s army.
“Seonwoo, I don’t know what it is, but doesn’t he seem like an ally? “Let’s leave the rest to us and escape from here!”
“Calm down, Senator. There are still so many people out there, so how can we escape? “If you really want, I’ll look for an exit, so you can go first.”
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“Oh, no. “How do you know what’s out there?”
As if he was the only hope in this situation, they visited the academy together. The member of the National Assembly who was caught up in this matter, his half-naked head shining with sweat, urged him to break through this curtain and go outside together.
But he rejected the offer. Because he had a sense of responsibility, he couldn’t bear to abandon the people who remained. In the first place, I wasn’t even sure if I could break through this fog-like veil that was spread along with the invasion of invasive species.
“It’s a person!”
“Well, what is it? “It’s Lee Ji-yeon!”
It was then that someone broke through the curtain and came inside. Lee Ji-yeon, who came in with golden divine power all over her body, immediately caught people’s attention.
“oh! After all, there is support from outside!”
Everyone, including members of the National Assembly, thought that her appearance was support from outside. However, when Kang Seon-woo saw her shaking face, he sensed that something was not unusual.
“Jinhyuk.”
As expected, Jiyeon Lee recognized someone among the crowded crowd and hurriedly ran there, ignoring the National Assembly member who was approaching her. It was Oh Jin-hyuk who joined here just before.
“Nu, sister.”
“Where is that person? “Have you seen it?”
Oh Jin-hyuk called her out happily, but was quickly taken aback by her unusual appearance. His usual calm and benevolent demeanor, which he maintained even at the scene of battle and even after being injured, was absent; his face was pale, as if he was being chased by something, and his voice was trembling.
Oh Jin-hyuk immediately knew who that person was. We even ran into each other in the morning and had a conversation.
“I didn’t see it. “Now that I think about it, my brother might still be in the building.”
[It’s not too late yet. Do you see those monsters? The devils of the black abyss. He is fine, seeing as he is still in his right mind, the servants of the Demon Lord of Chaos.]
Unlike Oh Jin-hyuk, who was surprised to realize Chang-hyeon’s presence and was embarrassed, her constellation said it was still okay and pointed to the Demon King’s army waging war against the invasive species in the distance.
If the Demon Lord is normal, then Lucy is also normal. And that meant he was fine.
“for a moment! Lee Ji-yeon, where are you going?”
Kang Seon-woo caught her as she was absentmindedly heading there. He couldn’t leave people behind, but he couldn’t bear to walk into hell alone. In his eyes, she seemed to have lost her mind and was going to commit suicide.
“I don’t know if you will believe me, but I have to save the world.”
“… … yes?”
“I do not have time.”
She didn’t have time to answer in detail. I couldn’t even tell others what the Constellation had told me. Because Changhyun’s existence will be questioned.
“wait a minute! I know you have a close relationship with your manager, but it’s dangerous to go to that horrible place alone. “It’s full of crazy monsters that don’t understand anything!”
Of course, Kang Seon-woo did not understand what she said and caught her once again. For him who didn’t know the situation, this was the best.
“Monsters?”
But Jiyeon Lee shook her head. She had already learned some of the story after receiving a tip from the Constellation, and did not view Lucy’s Demon Lord’s army as an enemy.
Until now, I viewed it as an ally fighting alongside the enemy. So I had to help my friend. Before they turn into rampaging enemies.
If that happens, it won’t just end with losing a precious person, it will hasten the end of the world.
“Lee Ji-yeon!”
In the end, she shook off all the restraints and rushed forward. To a place full of destruction and slaughter, the scent of blood and acrid smoke.
‘This is for everyone.’
Of course, it is definitely a dangerous thing. It’s a matter of life.
Although personal feelings clearly played a large role in this choice, it was also tied to her mission.
Only by saving him can the world be saved. There was no way to stop her now that she understood this.
“die!”
She ran, breaking the ground, and if there were demon kings and invasive species on her way, she passed them by crushing their heads with her shield.
Of course, even if the Demon Lord recognized her existence, he only gave her an inexplicable look and did not stop her or oppose her.
[It’s a crisis. It looks like I got caught in a trap they set.]
“no!”
The place we arrived at was just below the crack in the sky, where the invasive species’ aerial fortress exists. When I looked up at the sky there, I saw the fallen remains of the Demon King’s army starting to fall.
Ji-yeon Lee gritted her teeth because the situation seemed unfavorable even at first glance. All she had was her strength and two legs, and she had no way to get to the sky where the ships were fighting.
[I will give you one last helping. As a result of focusing only on you without increasing other contractors, I hope it will prove to be a good thing.]
At that time, the Constellation stepped forward once again.
The bright light that quickly healed and wrapped around her panting body became wings.
‘certainly.’
Gritting her teeth, Jiyeon Lee soon flew into the sky. He defied gravity by dodging and blocking countless debris falling at incredible speeds.
“ah.”
Then a huge piece of meat fell towards her. It was part of the corpse of an invasive species ship. It was difficult to hit it with her own strength, but the Demon King’s ship next to her moved its tentacles and threw it away.
As if to help her go.
‘I want it. ‘Get my help!’
She suddenly sensed one thing from the appearance of the Demon King’s army positioned everywhere.