137 – Our orcs haven’t changed!(5)
The black dragon Zaerkan.
He was proud of himself. Although he was not the same level as Yuren in his prime when he was evaluated to have the same level of strength as Lord. Zaerkan was also in a position of strength in his own way.
In particular, he was famous for smashing everything he didn’t like. That’s how Zaerkan’s nickname was, the Tyrant. It also proves how powerful it is.
Zaerkan himself had great pride. He can never be defeated unless he is at least the same dragon. He was so sure. But what the heck is this human?
‘Did you cut your throat in an instant? Is this me?!’
The dragon’s scales are armor that nothing can pierce. It’s a fortress that won’t let you fall. That’s not an exaggeration at all. That’s how hard it was to pierce the dragon’s scales.
That’s why Yuren was able to pass the time alone against numerous demons. Although Zaerkhan is nothing compared to Yuren. However, that defense does not disappear.
But it was also the source of Jaerkan’s pride. The result is this. Because he believed he would never fall. He allowed himself to attack, and it ended like this.
Zaerkan felt his life force draining away. If you stay like this you will really die. It’s not like he’s being killed by his own people. To the mere human that I thought was the lowest bug.
[This me, this Zaerkan!! Do you think he would allow that?!]
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Ironically, that pride close to his conceit. It was to extend Zaerkan’s lifeline even longer. Tentacles sprouted from his severed neck and wriggled against him.
Before long, his severed head was lifted slowly. He became clinging to his own body again. As if the fact that he had been decapitated was a lie, Zaer Khan restored his body to near perfection.
No matter how dragon you are, you can’t survive if your head is cut off. That is an undeniable fact. That fact made him feel a little strange. Zaerkan didn’t care at all.
[Yes, I’ll admit it. Mortal, you almost killed me. Even that was a mere worm level, but it was a struggle.]
“You’ve already surpassed the level of a living being. Yours is more like a demon. What the hell did you do?”
Despite what happened in front of his eyes, Hans calmly asked Zaerkan back. It was something that even Zaerkan admired inwardly. For a human subject, how calm is this?
It was like looking at a well-forged, sharp sword. It was the best analogy that Jaerkan could express, ignoring other races except for dragons, especially humans. It said with a laugh.
[I made a deal with them. It looks like he was playing with my body, but it doesn’t matter. Thanks to that, I’ll be able to tear you apart.]
‘As expected…… !! Are those bastards again?!’
Hans felt his eyes darken. It’s going to be decapitated and put back together, that’s what you’ll think when dealing with demons. However, the biggest problem now would be the cooldown.
Unsurprisingly, Hans didn’t spend that much time. It was because of the new sword. I only used a little to climb up there and cut my own throat. But there was a cooldown.
So, from Hans’ point of view, I had to procrastinate as much time as possible because of the cooldown. And that purpose was accomplished admirably. When he thought the story was over, Er Khan moved his body.
[It was fun, crap. Thanks to you, I was able to become even stronger. With this power…… I can even kill Rod and his daughter.]
Zaerkan’s arrogance was skyrocketing. He believed he had transcended death. As evidence of that, despite his decapitation. Wasn’t he alive again?
However, it is impossible to transcend death according to common sense. Maybe it can be avoided by means of an expedient. However, victory over death is close to impossible. That fact, Hans knew.
“No, I assure you. You will die here.”
Hans deliberately pointed at Zaerkan with his index finger. He drew aggro with the so-called pointing finger. Naturally, the arrogant behavior angered Zaerkhan. The dragon opened its mouth.
The flames burning within it began to burn with the force to devour everything. Eventually, the dragon’s breath of flame consumed even the stone and the air. Zaerkan burst into laughter.
In that very moment.
Hans stopped time.
An unusual way for the index and middle fingers to collide.
Soon, in a world where time has completely stopped. Hans was moving alone. Even if you completely cut off his head, he won’t die. In this case, it probably means that the source of regeneration is elsewhere.
Should I say nuclear? If you can get rid of that, you should be able to get rid of this guy as well. Hans thought for a moment. Where and how will he die. But the trouble didn’t last that long.
It’s enough if you cut them all down anyway.
Hans squeezed the new sword in his hand.
* * *
The new sword has a will.
Her will was unexpectedly strong and strong. Although it was a downside that she was overly proud of herself. Upon meeting with her current owner, she was corrected for her own shortcomings.
A true swordsman does not rely on weapons. That’s right, that’s right. Those who rely only on superior weapons cannot be called true knights. Even the new sword himself did not dare to refute Hans’ words.
However, it was not acknowledged from the beginning. At first, I was so embarrassed that I became a picture holding my ankle. In fact, Shingeom did not trust all of the man named Hans from the beginning.
Does this man really have that level of ability?
It is true that he passed the ordeal of the ruins.
Isn’t it just a fluke?
To make matters worse, no matter how much you talk. The suspicion of the new sword was further amplified by the appearance of Hans thoroughly ignoring it. Even so, it would be hard to ignore it. Can’t you hear me?
However, the suspicion did not last long. It was because the new sword was able to watch Hans’ actions right next to him. The Guardian of Mud was a very powerful monster based on the era of the new sword.
But Hans wasn’t just strong. Against the Guardian of Mud, he saw through the Guardian’s essence. So that he can regain his pride. He was willing to hang out.
‘It’s not just about being strong. He has the virtues of a true hero.’
Let’s think about it. He is now on the battlefield where he gave his life. In such a situation that his own neck is blown off if he is wrong. Can you show mercy to someone who has just turned into an ugly ugly monster?
Realistically speaking, there is no reason for that. Even if he was a hero in the past. After all, now it’s just a monster that eats people. In such a situation, do you dare to set an example and fight?
Of course, it is true that it is an act worthy of being praised as a hero. But strategically speaking, it’s nonsense. But he didn’t worry at all. He set an example and dueled his opponent.
And then, Shingeom witnessed it. The strength of Hans. Along with his heroic aspect, he also possessed mighty arms. The new sword cuts through enemies with overwhelming speed that even the sword itself cannot recognize.
It could be said that it was a swordsmanship that reached the ultimate. But what really appeals to Shingeom the most is Hans’s personality. He gave up his gains too easily.
‘Son, you don’t have a name yet. The only one who can give you a name is the one who will be your master.’
‘But…… What if the owner is a bad person?’
‘Don’t prophesy. You will become a hero’s sword. He pretends to be noble, but in reality he is a loner.’
‘…….’
‘I hope you will become his friend who is left alone in the world.’
At that time, though, I couldn’t understand the new sword. I understand that now. Isn’t it so just looking at it right in front of your eyes? Dragons, the most powerful race on earth, raging in the past and now.
Especially, I had even witnessed the black dragon in front of me. A dragon that has lived in the past, in mythology, and from the time until now. A monster that attacked and ate numerous races. He was called a tyrant.
However, against the tyrannical dragon that is evaluated as a leading monster even in the age of mythology. He fought back and did not back down. Against a monster that won’t die even if its throat is cut. Could it be that he is not even afraid?
[Keah, that’s ridiculous…… !! This i…… To bugs…… !!!]
I couldn’t feel the new sword this time either. When he came to his senses, the tyrannical dragon that went rampant in the age of mythology had his entire body cut into pieces. Hans silently cut the tyrannical heart and finished his breath.
Like that, the tyrannical dragon lost its life.
And he was watching it proudly from above.
That figure was literally a hero from the myth itself.