Ch.6Ep.6 Sword of Judgment

“Hueeegh! Huuuh… Huu…”

“All this whining from a grown old man without even a scratch… tsk.”

Radios deliberately aimed the Twilight Sword.

Where the Twilight Sword had cut through, a long vertical canyon was created.

Of course, since this was the Underworld, it had no effect on reality.

He hadn’t even used the other ability of the Sword of Judgment—the power to summon the army of the Underworld.

Temporarily regaining his prime strength and having an army to back him up?

‘I might become much stronger than I expected.’

The old man sat slumped, having smelled the scent of death that loomed before him.

Well, it would be stranger if a mere cardinal didn’t react that way when facing the Twilight Sword alone.

‘The duration seems to be about 3 minutes… I’m not sure if it’s due to lack of magical power or if 3 minutes is the maximum.’

One thing was certain.

If he truly used the Sword of Judgment, he could fight and win against an apostle of the Outer God.

And he could even use copied skills.

He could vaguely imagine the possibility of far surpassing his prime as time passed.

Radios deactivated the Sword of Judgment after seeing the old man completely lose his will to fight.

There was no need to waste magical power unnecessarily.

“I have a few questions. You know me well, so it would be better to cooperate willingly.”

Nod, nod.

The old man nodded at Radios’s threat.

Though it was just a rumor, Radios never spared otherworlders who damaged Kadinant.

Moreover, the old man was a cardinal of the Outer God cult.

It was simply a matter of dying easily or dying painfully.

The old man decided to confess everything.

After all, he was going to die anyway, so wouldn’t it be better to die comfortably?

“What do you… want to ask…”

“These coordinates. What are they?”

Radios asked about the coordinates he had obtained from the hideout.

Fortunately, the old man seemed to know about them.

“Those coordinates… are probably the prison managed by Kim Aram.”

“Kim Aram?”

“She’s a sub-apostle who serves the Dancing Green Flame. But even she…”

She couldn’t face Radios who had returned from death.

The position of Guardian Spirit leader wasn’t something to be taken lightly.

Perhaps the Outer God cult was facing an unprecedented situation.

‘Radios, who was betrayed by his comrades, has returned. And with his original power fully restored…’

In reality, he had merely been sealed, but the old man didn’t know the details.

However, one thing was certain.

Now that he had returned, the Outer God cult would suffer astronomical damage.

Isn’t there a saying that the most frightening person is one who has nothing to lose?

In the past, the Outer God cult had nothing to lose.

But now, Radios was the one with nothing to lose.

Who knows how much bloodshed his appearance would cause.

‘I’m worried.’

It seems even someone about to die worries about the future.

“Is there… anything else you want to ask?”

“What’s your strongest skill?”

“…As I said earlier, it’s a skill called Jade Flame.”

“Cast it.”

“..?”

“Hurry.”

The old man created Jade Flame without knowing why.

Not long after, Radios used the exact same skill as the old man.

“What is this…”

“Thanks for the skill. Next, take off your armor and hand over your weapon.”

“…”

“What are you waiting for, bastard? Move quickly!”

The old man gave Radios a harsh look.

Are you even human?

Instead of respecting the elderly, you attack them and steal their possessions and skills?

You’re not just a robber, you’re stripping me of everything.

‘Personality… inquisitor…’

For some reason, the old man thought Radios’s personality was seriously flawed.

Meanwhile, Radios copied the old man’s skill, Jade Flame.

Honestly, he was impressed.

‘The basic form of the skill is the same as Fire Dance… but did he mix in darkness attribute magic?’

Creating a skill that simultaneously handles fire and darkness attributes.

It meant the old man had quite good talent.

‘But it’s just otherworlders who attacked us.’

No need to even call it a waste of talent.

For Radios, otherworlders were enemies.

Nothing more, nothing less.

“Any last words?”

“Tulcha, watch over your child…”

“Nonsense.”

As soon as the old man’s futile prayer ended.

Slash!

Radios’s sword cleanly severed the old man’s neck.

And the moment the situation ended.

[You’ve done quite a flashy job.]

[…Hades?]

Suddenly, from the air, or more precisely from within Kynee, a familiar voice was heard.

The owner of the voice was Hades, the King of the Underworld.

Radios was momentarily flustered, not expecting to connect with Hades in this way.

[I know what you’re thinking. You think you’re being monitored?]

[…Am I wrong?]

It’s problematic to speak up after everything is over.

If you have something to say, you should say it right away.

However, Hades started with a rebuttal.

[It’s not monitoring, but minimal protection. I set up a device to watch your battles through Kynee when the Sword of Judgment is activated.]

[That’s monitoring, what nonsense. Are you going to hand over Triaina next?]

He jokingly mentioned Triaina.

After a moment of silence, Hades continued in an incredulous voice.

[Do you… understand what it means to have stolen the original Astrape?]

[Stolen? I said I would replicate it, I never said I would take the replica.]

[Such sophistry…!]

[Shut up. I warn you for the last time. I don’t mind you watching, but if you’re not going to provide any useful information and just bring up trivial matters, you’ll face unpleasant consequences.]

[You..!]

Radios took off Kynee, indicating he didn’t want to continue the conversation.

Hades’s voice gradually faded from his ears.

‘You saved my life and now you want to interfere with everything? Bastards…’

He was an individual with his own personality.

He didn’t want to submit to the names of gods just because of the limitations of being human.

Having lived his previous life that way, he was even more determined not to be overshadowed by gods in this life.

“Um, excuse me…”

Not long after the connection with Hades was cut off.

One of the Kadinant people preparing for battle in the cage approached Radios.

“Are you really, truly a Guardian Spirit…?”

“Yes. Probably the only active Guardian Spirit right now.”

Radios used polite speech.

They deserved respect.

The Kadinant people, who had been slaves, teared up at hearing respectful language for the first time since their enslavement.

“Really… really really really… thank you…”

“Thanks to you, soldier, this hell is finally over… thank you… thank you so much…”

“I only did what needed to be done. And I want to apologize to all of you.”

Radios bowed his head to the grateful Kadinant people.

They were surprised by his sudden attitude and.

Clamored for him to raise his head, saying there was no need for that.

“This catastrophe happened because we were defeated. If we had been just a little stronger, this wouldn’t have happened.”

As Radios muttered self-reproachfully.

The Kadinant people waved their hands in protest.

“What are you saying! The Guardian Spirits have done so much for Kadinant!!”

“The ones who should apologize are the otherworlders! Who do they think they are, invading Kadinant…!”

“You’ve done nothing wrong, soldier! You are our savior!”

“That’s right! Don’t be discouraged!!”

In response to his sincere apology, the Kadinant people encouraged him.

Feeling their warmth, Radios was overwhelmed with emotion.

It wasn’t in vain.

Standing up to protect Kadinant, his comrades’ sacrifices.

It wasn’t in vain at all.

Radios felt momentarily numb.

After composing himself, he remembered the situation here.

“With the cardinal of the cult dead, there’s a high probability that an apostle will come here next. You all need to escape quickly.”

“What about you, soldier?”

“I’m going to rescue my comrades. Please hurry and get to safety.”

At the mention of an Outer God apostle coming.

The Kadinant people, though afraid, moved in an orderly fashion under Radios’s guidance.

And when all the slaves reached the exit tunnel leading out of the workplace.

They all prostrated themselves before Radios.

“Thank you once again for saving us! We will surely repay this debt someday! Please tell us your name!!”

“…It’s Las.”

After some consideration, Radios decided not to reveal his real name.

If these people were captured by the Outer God cult, they would learn about Radios Magnum’s return.

The slaves kept the name Las in their hearts.

Also, to repay their benefactor.

Everyone present thought they needed to become stronger.

“My name is Jirva D’Black. Someday, without fail… I will become a strength for Las. Please, take care of yourself.”

“Yes, please be careful not to get caught by those bastards.”

Starting with Jirva’s farewell to Radios.

All the Kadinant people escaped from the slave workplace.

Even at this moment, Radios didn’t know.

How much help these slaves he saved today would be in the future.

And how great Jirva D’Black’s potential was.

***

“My, my… it feels like keeping a fierce beast.”

“That’s what I told you, brother! I said that despite the risks, Veichel Breate was the right person for the job! Radios Magnum is dangerous!”

“Zeus. I understand you’re upset about Astrape being taken, but don’t get excited.”

“Brother..!”

“Are you thinking of ignoring mother’s will?”

When Hades mentioned Rhea with a sharp gaze.

Zeus finally backed down.

That’s right.

For the human who would use the fragment containing the power of the Blind Idiot God.

Radios Magnum and Veichel Breate were selected as the final candidates.

But since Veichel had been dead for a long time, Radios Magnum was chosen.

The problem was his personality…

‘How could he commit fraud against a god, and Zeus at that, and then run away…’

After the replica of Astrape was broken.

Zeus went on a rampage that nearly destroyed the Underworld.

How much they had to struggle to calm him down.

“Radios will do well. So don’t worry.”

“Brother…”

“His hatred for the Outer Gods is deeper than ours. At least until he deals with the Outer Gods, he won’t turn his blade on us.”

“And after that…?”

Hades maintained silence at Zeus’s question.

Why?

If Radios gained enough skill to handle the Outer Gods.

It was obvious that Olympus would fall into his hands.

‘So you need to tread carefully too… but you’re so clueless…’

That’s right.

The reason Hades treated Radios well was.

To avoid being purged in the future when Radios would rule Olympus.

‘Anyway, Radios probably considers me and Olympus as targets for revenge too.’

So he gave him Kynee to create the best impression possible.

It’s a roundabout way of saying.

Hades was being cautious of Radios’s personality and had already aligned himself with him.

“When that bastard comes to the Underworld again..! I’ll teach him a lesson!”

Unfortunately.

Zeus doesn’t seem to foresee the future that awaits.