episode_0002

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I am a reincarnated person. That too was reincarnated in a hunter web novel.

I will not explain at length how I came to this world. I, who was wasting every day of my life, somehow died, met God, and made a wish.

The place I entered like that was the world in a hunter novel that I enjoyed. Although I came to the past a little earlier than the time period of the original, I quickly became stronger with the novel setting and the cheat I received from God, so I omit it below.

It’s such a cliché development that I don’t even feel like explaining it.

The conversation briefly went somewhere else. The point is, even though I forgot some parts, I know the setting of this world to some extent. And this machine in front of me was one of the things I was familiar with.

“Soul extraction device… .”

Why on earth did an object that was only supposed to appear in the latter part of the work appear now?

Details such as the exterior were a bit different from what I was used to. However, this is the only machine in the work that uses the most important part, the part that collects souls – the devil’s heart.

The heart-shaped piece of meat was throbbing grotesquely, connected to all kinds of mechanical devices around it.

It was clear that this device would play an important role in the purpose of the guy who created the other world. But I couldn’t destroy this device. If you destroy this device──

“Hmm? You’re not breaking it?”

“I got lost.”

Boom. At the sound of a voice coming from behind, I turned and shook my fist.

The person wearing a business suit dodged the punch itself, but the wind pressure that followed caused the entire upper body to explode. The rest of my lower body flew away helplessly and fell down. Anyone can see that it is a brutally dead body.

But I didn’t say anything and just glared at his lower body. What I just said was, to put it bluntly, a greeting. If he had died like this, my suffering would have been reduced by less than half.

“Wow, this greeting is extreme. It’s been a while since I last saw you, isn’t it a bit too much?”

Sure enough, the lower body that had fallen deftly jumped up and slowly regenerated the upper body. Not only the body but also the clothes.

Well, there’s no way those clothes are real clothes.

“It’s none of my business. Last time you said it was the last time. Well, I was a fool for believing what the villain said.”

Concrete Shrine. As the name suggests, he is the highest-ranking executive at Genesis, whose face is made of round dark matter and who always appears in business clothes. He was also one of the main villains of the ‘original work’.

From my perspective, it is like a black amoeba that reappears no matter how many times I kill it.

A few years ago, the gentleman who fought me during the Genesis school sweep introduced himself as ‘the last’. I thought it was real because it was so fucking strong that it lived up to its words. After all, you can’t trust what a villain says.

“Hehe, you still have a rough mouth. I didn’t lie. When you came to destroy us, I, who fought with you, definitely met my end. Yes, it was the last object created.”

“Sounds like a pun again… .”

“I feel sad when you say that. That object was created with special care, the crystallization of my biomagical engineering. Do you know how I felt when the results of 14 years of research crumbled before your fist?”

“Ha! It looks good. So, what is it? Do you want to take revenge this time?”

It is not difficult to blow away the men’s suit in front of your eyes without a trace right now. But listening to the story, it seemed like the current guy was weaker than the entity he fought before. Then there must be another cause for this piercing feeling.

Fortunately, this guy is the type of villain who gets drunk on his crimes and exposes various things. It won’t be too late to blow it up, even after getting the information.

“I didn’t intend to do that, but it ended up being that way. Actually, I never thought that someone as big as you would come here. Thanks to this, my plan went awry. Originally, this place was planned to be hidden… .”

“Hmph. There’s no way you can just pass by when you’re showing off your presence so openly.”

As I said, before I came inside, at the beginning of the rift, there were facilities that could mass-produce class A artificial monsters just outside.

It’s a coincidence, but if I hadn’t come, the full story of this place wouldn’t have been revealed.

“Don’t worry. I have no intention of hiding it from you. Honestly, I also want you to evaluate my achievements. No matter what, you were the enemy who blocked our path the most.”

When the Sphere Gentleman snapped his fingers, one side of the cave wall seemed to melt and disappear. Beyond it was a large cavity rather than a cave.

And in the middle of it all, it was curled up as if sleeping.

“That… .”

“It is a high-grade polyp. No, more accurately, it should be called the corpse of a polyp. I discovered it by accident, but unfortunately, when I found it, it was just a shell without its soul. Of course, even if it was just a corpse, it was a great help to me.”

That’s it. Knowledge of the original work, and the intuition as a hero that I have developed so far. Those two things were announced at the same time.

Disaster Dragon Behemoth. Before the start of the original work, it was a monster that suddenly appeared in North Korea, moved south, and devastated the Republic of Korea, which was in a period of stability. Although it was barely prevented right under Seoul’s nose, it was literally a catastrophe of disasters that created countless heroes and civilian casualties.

One of the major causes of the impoverishment of Korea in the original work. I’ve been looking for a long time to deal with it in advance.

It’s natural that it won’t be found. This dragon was a corpse not long ago. That Sphere Shrine must have resurrected it as a disaster.

It’s a development that never appeared in the original work, but I agree with it to some extent. There were only two disaster-level monsters in the work that suddenly appeared without a huge crack, and the other one was also a creation of Genesis.

Isn’t it more credible that one guy did something big again rather than two other guys doing it?

A brown dragon as large as a mountain that appears to be asleep. However, the magic power detection was clearly telling. That dragon is no longer just a corpse.

“That expression, it looks like you know exactly what happened. You are a really interesting person, Asura. I assumed that if you continued your usual behavior, you would destroy that soul extractor. Isn’t this reaction as if they already knew about the soul extractor and this polyp? Hehehe. Also, is it the ‘intuition’ of the example? Like when we found our home base?”

“… Noisy.”

When using original knowledge, the excuse I used in cases where it was difficult to keep track of the facts was intuition. Among the cheats I actually received, there was an intuition cheat, so it wasn’t entirely wrong.

There was no expression on his black face, but his voice was different. As if he was truly enjoying himself, the old gentleman began to talk about his evil deeds.

“It’s not fun to explain it to someone who knows, but there is still such a thing as Western beauty. This device is called the Soul Extractor. It is a device that allows the soul of a being to be collected without scattering.

I wanted to put a human soul into that dragon. The view that if the human soul could enter the body of a higher species, that would also be the evolution of humanity was often discussed within our school.

… But the experiment failed. This is because the poor human soul was so helpless in front of the gigantic body of the dragon.”

Body and soul complement each other. The reason an awakened person becomes physically stronger as he or she increases his/her spiritual level is because the body is attracted to the growth of the soul.

Conversely, if either the soul or the body is superior, the inferior one will be weighed down and slowly collapse. If there is a difference in rank at the species level, like humans and dragons, it would be strange to see the side that would hold out.

“I guessed that it was due to both the differences between humans and dragons as species and as status. So, first, the human soul was put into the body of a low-ranking dragon. Once the souls got used to it, they were crushed and put into the body of a stronger dragon species.”

“The guys outside are traces of that?”

“Good, you understand quickly. Actually, I wanted to adapt it to a stronger dragon species and then add it to the dragon, but the artificial dragons I can make with my technology are limited to that level.”

Indeed, I somehow felt like it was a dinosaur paradise. At the same time, I was appalled at the complete lack of respect for humanity.

This is a world where souls exist, and of course respect for souls is also strict. When I see them crushing and putting them together as if they were toys, I am once again convinced that the right answer is to beat up all those Genesis guys.

“Really, you never change.”

“What kind of nonsense is this again?”

“You probably don’t know that I’m talking about this to waste time, but you always listen to me like this. Is it confidence or recklessness? Maybe it’s youthful energy? As an old person, I’m glad I have someone to listen to.”

“Are you stupid? So have you ever beaten me once?”

“… Hehe, hehe. That’s right too. But will it be possible this time too?”

Tuk. As soon as the sphere gentleman lightly tapped his staff on the ground, the dragon gradually began to rise up. Magical energy flowed through the brown body, and soon it began to glow with a soft golden light.

As expected, it was really big. I think it would be roughly the height of an apartment from my legs to my back. The length is… About four or five apartments next to each other?

Because it was so big, I couldn’t think of anything to compare the size with other than the apartment. I think it’s a given that it can easily be classified as an S-class dangerous monster based on its overwhelming mass alone.

Whooo much!!!

A roar filled with magical power shook the entire cavity. Several large stalactites broke from the ceiling and fell from the vibrations. My whole body tingles as it resists the oncoming dragon’s magic power.

“K, Khuhahaha! Yes, that is the pinnacle of the species, the majesty of the polyp. It is literally the end of evolution that humans must reach… ! It’s really unfortunate that what went into there was nothing more than a broken human soul. Ah, if only I could go in there completely… .”

“What is the end of evolution? It’s just noisy… .”

Suddenly, the Sphere Gentleman’s head suddenly turned towards me. Of course, I couldn’t see their facial expressions, but I could tell that they were shocked by the atmosphere. Or not.

“Are you feeling pretentious even after seeing that? I really can’t help but acknowledge that spirit… .”

The sphere gentleman shakes his head. It seems like he was dumbfounded rather than shocked.

No, this bastard has never beaten me and he’s still talking nonsense like this.

“I’m watching from there. I’ll show you the reason why you wear it all the time.”

Hu──, ha──. Take a deep breath. Now, this is image training that we do all the time.

Compared to a dragon that is similar in size to a mountain, a human is as small as dust. A human would fly away without a trace if the dragon swung his foot once, but he proudly stood in front of the dragon. To prevent a disaster more fearful than death. With the lives of countless people hanging on his back.

A hero standing in front of a dragon all by himself. What could be more wonderful than this?

The rising motivation turns into magical energy and fills the body, and the axis of magical energy embedded in the body rotates violently, transmitting power to the entire body. He transferred that magic power to his legs and immediately moved in front of the dragon as if kicking the ground.

When I look up from directly below, it is so high that my head hurts. I wondered if I could be seen, but surprisingly, the dragon bent its large neck and was looking at me properly.

Well, right now, in order to fight properly, I’m spewing out huge magical power in all directions, so aggro must have been very attractive.

“Ma, are you confident!”

I don’t know if the dragon can understand what people are saying, but momentum is important in things like this. Because there is no way to do anything about skills or situations by the time a fight occurs. However, the momentum depends on my mind whenever and wherever.

Is it because of provocation, or is it because of the enormously increased magic power? Either way, the dragon’s magic began to move in response to my movements.

How does it actually come? forefoot? tail? Or that big head? Fly up and hit down in the air?

Anything is fine. Although it is extremely large, it is still the same as a dragon in the end. If body meets body, there is no escape from the principles of martial arts.

However, the dragon hovered in the air and did not move. At the same time, countless magical forces began to form around it and take shape.

Ugh, what are those windows made of light? No? Aren’t you like a dragon and just throwing long-distance attacks? Are you going to come down to the ground and fight fair and square?

… Oh, it really bothers me!

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“Well, you’re still just plain ignorant.”

The Sphere Gentleman shook his head as he looked at Asura, who jumped out with a loud noise. Although it was a reunion after three years, he did not change at all.

A muscular body nearly two meters long, a rough appearance like a beast, frivolous words and actions that seem to be inversely proportional to it, and strong-willed eyes that do not even show a trace of fear under any circumstances.

Hero name──Kwon Seong (拳聖) Asura. Among the Four Heroes, the pinnacle of all heroes in Korea, he was the one who destroyed Genesis’s plans the most.

Naturally, there were many times when the Sphere Gentleman himself was destroyed by him. However, the sphere gentleman did not have the slightest resentment towards him.

The feeling that the concrete gentleman sends to him is respect. With just one human body, monsters, magic, and science from all levels have been turned into meaninglessness.

All of the Four Heroes were great beings, but none came closer to Genesis’ purpose than Asura. The strength of his body and spirit, and even his bizarre intuition. It was a being that seemed to have pushed the animalistic side of the human species to its limit.

“There is a hint of disappointment in terms of intelligence.”

Even if you think about it simply, there is no way that a being who has only reached the end of the human race can defeat a dragon species that is a few levels higher. The sphere gentleman thought about this and shook his head.

Of course, it was a polyp, as you might say, but what was inside was a crude soul that was just a human soul that had been forcibly enlarged. But the body and soul complement each other. Since the minimum conditions of the size and shape of the soul were met, the rest was only a matter of time.

Right now, in front of the Sphere Shrine, a dragon was flying up and launching numerous spears of light into the sky. A large-scale magic event that would require hundreds of wizards for humans is as simple as breathing for a dragon. In the first place, flying up to that gigantic object was nothing short of a miracle by human standards.

Although there was a considerable distance between them, the sphere gentleman’s enhanced eyesight could easily see Asura’s embarrassed expression.

Of course, even if Yongjong fights against Kwonseong, he will not be pushed back. But the value of the dragon did not lie there. Dragon’s Heart──A mobile fortress built from the overwhelming magical power generated from the Dragon Heart. That was the strength of the dragon species.

Still, the opponent was a rare warrior who mercilessly destroyed even the Sphere Shrine’s greatest masterpiece. I will be able to endure this somehow. In fact, Asura was able to withstand the pouring spear of light well.

‘It really deserves to be called Kwon Seong. But in the end, it’s just a waste of time.’

The dragon’s mouth was already gathering so much magical power that it was so dazzling it was difficult to even look at it. Overwhelming and pure violence that would make even the slightest resistance impossible even for the Sphere Gentleman himself, no, even if there were a whole bunch of them.

However, violence tends to give in to stronger violence.

“What… !?”

The sphere gentleman couldn’t believe his eyes. A part of my mind urged me to believe what I had just seen, but my emotional side refused to accept it. That’s how unrealistic the scene just was.

Who would believe it? The dragon’s breath, which is comparable in power to a nuclear bomb, is defeated by the punch of a single human being.

“Cooo… !?”

The aftermath of the breath being broken from the front caused the dragon’s entire body to sway. It was clear to anyone who heard that the dragon’s cry contained confusion.

Of course, even if I stumbled, it only lasted for a moment. Angered by the fact that he had retreated, the dragon immediately gathered greater magical power than before. Even though he was just born, the pride he showed showed why the dragon race is the dragon race.

Unfortunately, in the face of the peak of modern martial arts, pride is just another name for a fatal weakness.

“I refuse twice!”

Asura jumped up at a speed that even the Sphere Shrine couldn’t see and immediately kicked the dragon’s head. Wow. The magical power that had gathered together with the heavy sound of the bell was dissipated in vain.

If breaking a pillar of light with a punch is an artificial sight, then a small mountain shaking with a single human kick is an extremely unrealistic sight. The sphere gentleman once again denied what he had seen with his own eyes.

“What, this is ridiculous… .”

Is this really the same person as Asura from before? To the extent that one might want to doubt it, the perceived status and amount of magic power of the current Asura were significantly different. Even though I got so strong, there was still something there. It was a level that was impossible to even guess with the theory of the concrete shrine.

If it were simple, it would be like a secret skill that could save one’s life. However, the Sphere Shrine was clearly watching the moment Asura’s magical power swelled. The swollen magical power was too stable to be considered simply a one-time self-destruct technique.

After thinking of several hypotheses, he eventually had no choice but to admit. That is simply a reinforcement of no risk.

Each time a boom, boom, loud sound rings out, the dragon’s body sways. The sphere gentleman seriously considered whether he was dreaming.

There is no way that would be possible unless it were a dream. Humans literally defeating dragons… !

“Kwaa, kwaaaa… !”

The dragon struggled to create swords of light around it. But things that didn’t work before can’t work now. Asura casually threw away the swords of light and even showed off some of them by throwing them back.

Where did Yongjong’s pride go? After a while, the dragon, whose efforts had failed, began to run away awkwardly.

“… This is it.”

The Sphere Gentleman, speechless, just watched in a daze as Asura caught the flying dragon and caused it to crash. Dragons were never slow. Asura was just ridiculously fast.

“Kuwa, uhhh… .”

How long has it been since then? Immediately after several roars erupted from the dragon that had crashed to the ground, followed by a death-like scream. The dragon’s body lost its golden color and returned to a color close to brown.

The dragon, which shined with magic even when sleeping, lost its light. It wasn’t a concrete gentleman who didn’t know what that meant.

The dragon has just been hunted. It’s ridiculously simple.

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