Chapter 86

Chapter 86

Otherworld Cheat Harem.

Episode 86: Boss Raid (2)

Raize’s lightning was unleashed. The bolt shooting out from the tip of the staff was so powerful that it was easy to understand why ancient people feared and deified nature.

Crackle, it burned the air and straightened the mane of the ruler. The heated atmosphere quickly rushed out the door, creating a small storm.

“Prepare for battle.”

Dojin gripped his sword and led the charge. In his left hand was the Demon-Slaying Sword , and in his right was the Demon Sword Crow.

Indeed, perhaps sensing the ominous aura from the two magic swords, the ruler of the 30th floor let out a low growl, wary of him.

─**Quite an aggressive greeting.

“Well, it’s better than someone who tried to imprison me in a dungeon for life.”

─**What are you talking about? That’s not possible. I would have let you go after some time.

“How long?”

─**By your standards… about a thousand years.

“Too long.”

While Dojin was stalling for time, another bolt of lightning was ready. The tip of Raize’s staff began to crackle, signaling the impending release of another bolt.

However, it wasn’t just Raize who was stalling for time. The ruler was also buying time.

─**I may have been caught off guard, but did you really think the same technique would work twice?

Whoosh*.* A single strand of the ruler’s fur shot out like a bullet, embedding itself in the ground. The strand was longer and thicker than most spears.

Crackle! The fur embedded in the ground acted as a lightning rod, directing Raize’s lightning straight into the earth.

As Raize watched with a hollow laugh, the ruler rose and spoke.

─**Ruler of the 10th floor, what is your name?

“Isn’t it a rule to introduce yourself first when asking someone else’s name?”

─**A rule…? Yes, I suppose introducing myself first is appropriate.

Trembling, the ruler shook his body, and the stiff fur regained its luster and fullness. After grooming, he puffed up his body, flaunting his size.

─**I am the one who tests the seekers.

─**My body is the limit of the flesh, the final boundary that skill can surpass.

─**Thus, you call me the Wolf King.

“Dojin.”

*─…*Is that all?

“My surname is Kim.”

─**Hahaha, if I had known you were this amusing, I would have come to find you sooner.

“Come find me, huh?”

Dojin knew. That they weren’t here by choice. And that they couldn’t leave this place at will.

Deokgu had mentioned that no one willingly undertakes such a trial. Indeed, what would such powerful beings lack to act this way?

“Stuck and unable to leave.”

It was said that usually, criminals took on this role. As expected, Deokgu’s prediction was somewhat accurate, as the Wolf King looked at Dojin with gleaming eyes.

─**Did they send you?

“Yes, you bastard.”

Boom, the Wolf King stomped. As his massive body moved, the intimidation was no joke.

─**Then, with all my beliefs, I shall test you.

Boom*.* Shortly after, the Wolf King vanished from sight.

A storm erupted belatedly.

“Ugh?”

Seoyoon barely managed to catch the entire group, including Dojin, as they were flung far away using her ability. The Wolf King spoke with two thugs impaled on his claws.

—For now, two of them.

Seven remained.

The trial had begun.

Dojin realized that his judgment was wrong when he saw the Wolf King moving at a speed almost impossible to catch with the eye.

‘What the, this is at least three times tougher than the 10th floor…’

Well, the ruler of the 10th floor didn’t show his full power from the start. By the time he tried to, he was already severely injured…

If that’s the case, his full power might have been greater than Dojin knew. In that case, the Wolf King’s power would be several times stronger.

“Seoyoon!”

“I know!”

Seoyoon rarely raised her voice. Then, countless large ice formations appeared inside the cavern.

No matter how fast one moves, it’s useless if there’s no space to move. Seoyoon knew this and erected numerous ice pillars inside the dungeon.

Sure enough, once the Wolf King’s path was restricted, he started to become visible. However, just because he was visible didn’t mean they could deal with him.

─**Is it you first?

The Wolf King appeared in front of Seoyoon. Startled, Seoyoon used her ability. After long practice, it took her less than 0.1 seconds to activate her power.

The hardest ice she created collided with the Wolf King’s abs. With an unbelievable sound created by the clash of muscle and ice, the ice pillar shattered.

“…What?”

While Seoyoon was in shock, the Wolf King’s forepaw swung. Dojin barely managed to grab her and roll on the ground to avoid the attack.

“Be careful.”

“Uh, uh…”

Dojin checked Seoyoon’s condition. Realizing her attack didn’t work, Seoyoon was trembling with fear. She still wasn’t quite suited for battle.

─**Why did you even attempt this?

In a tone suggesting he couldn’t understand, the Wolf King quietly observed the group. At least one person was worth considering, but the rest were not.

He lightly waved his forepaw, targeting Hanyoung and Eunha who stood before him. Neither of them could even react.

And at the same time, the Wolf King felt an unidentified attack striking his arm.

—Attack reflection, huh? I’ve missed that.

With countless experiences and knowledge, the Wolf King knew very well how to handle such abilities. After effortlessly tossing Eunha far away, he pressed down on Hanyoung and targeted Seoyoon once more.

“Where do you think you’re going?”

But this time, Dojin blocked his path first. The path was limited. No matter how fast, if the trajectory was set, it was possible to block the attack.

He swung the swords held in both hands. The Demon-Slaying Sword and the Demon Sword Crow simultaneously targeted the Wolf King’s forepaw. The Wolf King smirked and lightly raised his hand. Just like that, the attack passed by in vain.

─**It’s useful, but… how do you not realize that you’re facing an opponent you can’t handle alone?

With a light flick of his forepaw, he sent Dojin flying far away. Aram screamed and followed him with her eyes.

“Dojin!”

─**Hmm, it’s a bit troublesome to deal with those without any abilities.

Finally, Raize’s magic was completed, and Seoyoon’s ability was also charged. Their combined technique, Crystal Lightning, was launched at the Wolf King.

Tens of millions of volts of electricity, transmitted without loss through pure ice, struck the Wolf King. Simultaneously, the ice clung to his entire body, slowing his movement.

─**Amateurish.

Even that couldn’t stop the Wolf King’s simple movements, and when he swung his leg, it was easily shattered.

Orion shot an arrow, which was deflected with a breath.

The Wolf King swatted away Eunha, who arrived late, with his tail, sending her flying again.

From a distance, Dojin swung his sword, sending out a sword energy, only to be crushed once more.

Having perfectly secured victory, the Wolf King, as if tired of the act, flicked his claws, knocking everyone unconscious.

─**Are you the healer?

“Ah, ah… guys…”

─**Don’t let them die. I’ll enjoy this freedom for a while.

Saying that, the Wolf King left the party and exited the boss room. Aram quietly watched and then quickly ran to heal Dojin.

The cost of treating Dojin, whose entire body was shattered, was great. Aram’s entire body also began to suffer.

It was agonizing, to the point of struggling to breathe, but she somehow managed to wake Dojin.

“Dojin…”

“…Aram?”

“You’re alive… thank goodness…”

Confirming that Dojin had woken up, she immediately collapsed and fainted. Realizing she had used her ability on him, Dojin quickly took out a potion and poured it into her mouth.

Then he gathered the other companions in one place and treated their wounds.

Fortunately, the only ones who were critically injured were Hanyoung’s group and Dojin. Aram healed Dojin, while Hanyoung and his group received help from potions.

“…Did we lose?”

Seoyoon, who woke up late, asked that. Dojin nodded with an apologetic expression.

The other companions also opened their eyes one by one, all showing expressions of defeat.

“Did we lose?”

“No, but why are we still alive?”

“…He’s going to raise us.”

Dojin explained to the puzzled group. He said that the ruler could only remain awake when there was a challenger, and thus, he would never actually try to kill them.

The group was shocked upon hearing this.

They had fallen from adventurers to mere lab rats.

Not a single person could remain unaffected by this revelation.

─**Hmm? All healed up, are we?

The Wolf King, who returned belatedly, looked at them with a sly smile. The group, having already been defeated once, harbored a sense of defeat towards him. They feared even making eye contact.

Only Dojin met his gaze directly.

─**You make me want to gouge out those eyes of yours.

“No!”

Aram, hearing the Wolf King’s words, panicked and stood in front of him.

“If you even touch a hair on Dojin… I’ll die.”

─**And what does your death have to do with me?

“If I die, I can’t heal the others. That would be troublesome for you too, right?”

─**Hmm…

Hearing this, the Wolf King groaned and stepped back. Then he returned to his original spot and fell asleep.

Watching this, Hanyoung whispered.

“…Can’t we just escape now?”

─**For your information, all the exits are blocked.

“Oh, I see…”

They hadn’t planned on escaping anyway. They just couldn’t figure out how to win.

‘Why is he so strong…?’

They hadn’t expected him to be this powerful. Logically, how could they defeat something made to be so strong?

‘Did we challenge him too soon…?’

When they captured the ruler of the 10th level, they did it with about a dozen level 2 adventurers, so they misunderstood. Back then, it was just easily captured with a cheat ability.

Right now? It didn’t turn out that way. Among those present, only Dojin and Seoyoon were at level 3. Their strength couldn’t even reach the Wolf King.

Now, he was beyond what could be overcome with just cheat abilities.

‘How can we… win?’

Listening to the Wolf King’s snoring, Dojin gathered with his party to brainstorm.

“…First, I’m sorry. I misunderstood. I thought we could catch him.”

“Dojin, it’s not your fault! We didn’t exactly object either.”

“Yeah, we share the blame too.”

Dojin was moved by his party’s support. Yes, it wasn’t just his fault. Even though he suggested coming here…

And now, rather than assigning blame, it was more important to come up with a plan to overcome this situation.

“…How do we get out of this? Anyone have a good idea?”

Everyone fell silent. Hunt other monsters to level up? In this situation, he didn’t seem merciful enough to let them hunt leisurely.

Attack while he’s sleeping? Ultimately, an ambush would only provoke his anger. A powerful strike was needed.

“…Um, Dojin. I have something to say.”

“What is it?”

At that moment, Raize raised her hand. She slowly gestured and whispered in Dojin’s ear.

“I have a way.”

“Really? What’s that?”

“But there’s a problem…”

She fell silent without even explaining the method. Dojin also listened intently, his expression serious about the problem.

“If used, you’ll die.”