episode_0016

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A monster made of muscle.

There were no other words to express it other than that.

A barrage of bullets rained down.

However, despite this, the monster attempted to charge in a straight line, as if confident in the durability of its muscles.

If you stand there foolishly like this, you will be crushed to death by a huge mass. Edanant swung Aldebaran’s blade, narrowly avoiding a hand-to-hand attack like a matador facing a fierce bison.

Sigh.

I cut my side.

However, it was too shabby compared to its huge body.

The muscles are as hard as alloy.

Since it can even block bullets, it must be hard enough to even surpass metal.

In addition, it was difficult to approach him because he constantly swung his fists, showing off the strength of a compact car.

‘But it’s not invincible. How invincible can the babbler that appears in Chapter 2 be?’

The bomb demon that collapsed into a beehive was resurrected as a monster boasting a hundred per day. If it had been released into the battlefield, it would have become a killing machine that slaughtered countless soldiers.

but-.

Unfortunately, the opponent was not good.

That was told by about 100 muskets spitting fire one after another.

Ta-da-da-dan!!

Ta-da-da-da-da-dang──!!!

A storm of bullets raining down non-stop.

Gale, who was fiercely fighting through bullets, quickly took a step back after seeing his tattered body. The wound that had become a rag was regenerating, but it was slowing down significantly as time passed.

A problem arose with my regenerative power, which had been nearly invincible ever since I was cut by the tip of a sword.

This can’t be happening.

I’m sure I’m invincible… !

Why does my body collapse from attacks like that?

Even the slightest intellect was eroded by the bizarre regenerative power, but the fear of death still remained.

If this continues, you will die.

I will face a meaningless second death.

A huge monster that was five yards tall slowly retreated from Edanant.

“If ten shots don’t work, twenty shots… If twenty shots don’t work, just forty shots. If there is an enemy that does not fall despite all your firepower, it means that you do not have enough firepower to defeat it. Well, that’s right.”

As the inky light, shimmering like a haze, gradually spread, the number of muskets increased.

It doubled.

A total of about 200 muskets formed a group.

Muskets loaded with magic bullets created a magnificent spectacle. Like a wind orchestra responding to the conductor’s movements, when Edanant gestured, they moved in unison, completing the shooting formation. The huge monster repeatedly retreated as the muskets surrounded the surroundings.

“Ugh… !! Ahhh!!!”

The reason is unknown, but for some reason, regeneration has slowed down significantly.

As a result, the muscles, which were riddled with gunshot wounds, were in tatters.

Die.

A noose of fear strangled Gale.

As if to show him, hundreds of bullets rained down, tearing up chunks of meat. Gale ran away screaming, but the muskets never lost sight of their prey. No matter where he ran, he aimed until the end and tried to suffocate the piece of meat.

“Kill… ! Kill me, kill me!!”

Gale, who had been running away prioritizing survival, suddenly changed direction and jumped into a hand-to-hand attack.

I opened my hands wide.

Then he tried to jump by kicking the ground.

Meat press.

It is a reckless attack that threatens to crush you with your entire body.

It is truly ignorant.

If it were crushed by the solid muscle mass, it would have turned into shapeless fish meat.

“What?!”

─────!!!

An enormous mass was aimed at Edanant.

However, for some reason, the giant who was jumping suddenly lost his balance and fell.

Changes occurred in Gail’s body.

The muscles that were as strong as cast iron began to twist and collapse.

My muscles were crushed and bunched up repeatedly.

Each time, Gale let out a miserable scream and rolled around on the floor.

Pain beyond imagination came upon me.

It would be better if I died so I could be free from merciless pain. However, the stubborn regenerative power gained during resurrection did not allow it.

Each time the pain was repeated, the purple sword marks on Gale’s side became clearer. It was a sword mark from Aldebaran. Although it was only a scratch compared to the body surrounded by muscles, it penetrated deep like a curse and eventually destroyed the black magic that had strengthened and regenerated the body.

“With the blessings of the Musketeers, I even took out the holy sword Aldebaran… . What trouble is this? Not some kind of janitor.”

Edanant, looking at Gale writhing in pain, sighed.

yet-.

The body that had been continuously collapsing and regenerating exploded.

FUUUOO!!!

It was like a water balloon that had repeatedly expanded and contracted until it finally became tattered and burst. Blood and flesh exploded, turning the interior of the cathedral into a mountain of blood. And of course, the edanant at the center had to be covered with the fishy by-product.

“Fuck… .”

Cheolpuk-.

He swore while removing the heavy piece of meat that was covering his face.

What kind of part is it?

I started getting goosebumps all over my body.

* * *

The remnants of a criminal organization that attacked a saint’s party in the past committed a bombing in the 7th district of the imperial capital.

The city was engulfed in flames.

This resulted in numerous casualties.

In order to maximize killing power, we targeted the center of residential areas. The ultramarine blue flames that spread at the same time as the explosion instantly engulfed the city, creating an inferno. They even committed atrocities by mobilizing demonic beasts to raid refugees.

About 400 dead and missing.

The number of injured people swept away by the fire reached as much as 10 times.

If the Baltaria Imperial Family had not quickly dispatched troops to provide relief and extinguish the fire, the damage would have been uncontrollable. Fortunately, the worst of the incident was prevented, but the damage was very serious. The remains of the city, which had been reduced to ashes, seemed to speak of the devastation.

“Gail Doher… . The infamous wide ligament appears again. The last place where the intelligence department captured the Pokimandae must have been the Kingdom of Alond.”

He expressed his disgrace at the fact that a vicious criminal organization had managed to elude the empire’s intelligence department, even if only for a moment.

I was so complacent.

The empire suffered painful consequences for its arrogance.

If the intelligence department had been dispatched and subdued as soon as the location of the Pokiindae was identified, an unprecedented catastrophe would have been prevented in advance. And there would not have been a tragedy where so many citizens were killed.

The woman who was looking at the documents intently bit her plump lips as she reprimanded herself.

“The warlock must have intervened. Otherwise, I can’t explain it.”

He said while looking at Ludmila, who was overcome with a sense of self-destruction.

The princess nodded at that.

“Warlock… . He clearly said he was behind the attack on your family.”

“Yes.”

Bomb Demon Gale was nothing more than a loyal madman with a desire for revenge.

The subordinates of the Pok Indae who followed him were no different from him.

There is someone behind it.

The warlocks must have supported the Pokimandae.

The sudden appearance of the Poki People’s Army and their surprise attack showed that. And the demonic beasts roaming the city were adding to my confidence. In fact, it would be safe to say that he is behind all incidents.

“The Emperor was very enraged upon receiving the report. Soon, a large-scale subjugation order will be issued against warlocks. The Kingdom of Seonghwang, which has repeatedly suppressed xie jiao, will also come to the forefront.”

“… … .”

It would be strange if you weren’t angry.

About 400 people died.

And that too in the capital of the empire, governed by the emperor and ministers.

There was no way Barbarossa, with his fierce temper, would sit quietly and watch. They will gather the generals representing the empire at the conference hall and order a subjugation order. There will also be a strict command to never show mercy.

I will repay blood with blood.

War clouds slowly began to hover over the Baltaria Empire, which had been maintaining quiet silence.

“I heard that you jumped into the hot sea of fire and subdued the bomb demon and his group. On behalf of the Empire and its citizens, I would like to thank you… Let’s take the time to make it official.”

“Oh, no. Please don’t do that.”

“You are always humble. I would like to emulate your humility.”

“… … .”

I tried to hide my identity.

The more famous you become, the more difficult it will be to maintain confidentiality.

When I left the cathedral after defeating the bomb demon,

Unfortunately, I ran into the drivers who had been deployed to the scene.

With additional testimonies from the knights he encountered after dealing with the demon beasts, he came to be revered as a hero who defeated the bomb demon without a move. It got to the point where I was enjoying ‘forced’ admiration and popularity even though it was not what I wanted at all.

Would you say that you have unintentionally become a clown?

No matter where he went, he became so famous that the public recognized him.

“I have something to tell you.”

“… Yes?”

Are you trying to give me a commendation?

Or a badge or medal commemorating your contribution… .

I’d rather give it as a reward than something like that. Or at least give me a pension.

“The Emperor invited the hero who saved the capital. No doubt he thought highly of you. Taking this contribution into account, you might forgive the Hohenberg family.”

“… … .”

What Ludmila handed over was an invitation.

A seal with a golden lion.

This was the second notification from the imperial family this month alone.

I froze at the sight of Ludmila looking at me with a faint smile. I wanted to immediately reject the imperial family’s invitation, but I couldn’t because I was afraid of lese majeste.

“Receive.”

“… … .”

I told you to take “.”

“… Yes.”

Ludmilla’s red eyes flashed.

I couldn’t help but take it.