episode_0103

A time of war.

There was a time when we were unable to unite and pointed swords and spear points at each other.

They went into battle with different goals: to survive, to accumulate wealth, to rule, for a greater cause, etc.

In the process, history was rewritten countless times as several families fell or new powers emerged.

However, it was not a history worth being proud of.

Famine and war continued, and millions of people died.

I suffered from pain, cried out from loss, and lost my reason through my screams.

It was a time that could only be seen as dark.

The forces that had endured the period of war had no choice but to feel proud.

“Are you sure that the enemy coming this way is a demon?”

“Yes! After checking with a telescope, it is certain.”

Baek Moon-gyeom.

As the head of the famous Baekmun family, he wore an impressive white robe and a long white beard, and climbed the stairs with his back behind him.

He came directly to the watchtower to check for an unusual sign.

However, since it could not be confirmed with the naked eye, a scouting party was ordered to scout, and the results were heard from the messenger.

“It’s not unusual for just one person, not even an army, to bring the energy of death.”

“Do you order evacuation?”

“Evacuation? ha ha ha! Even in times of bloody winds, we have held firm. But is it really worth it to get scared and run away from a single demon?”

“I will accept this as an interception and prepare.”

The messenger took the gun and left the scene.

Baek Mun-gyeom looks across the mountain from a quiet watchtower.

Although the enemy’s appearance was not revealed, the appearance of hideous demonic energy was visible.

Magi, who boasted an overwhelming presence, advised all living creatures to flee.

However, Baek Mun-gyeom snorted and did not consider the demons a big deal.

‘There are more than ten pinnacle masters in our family, and there are three transcendent masters, including me. Moreover, there is an undefeated unit, so what can a single demon do?’

The Baekmun family is a famous northern family recognized even in eastern countries.

Baek Mun-gyeom’s pride in his family was that strong.

He decided to confront the near-catastrophe demons without requesting any support.

He saw it as an opportunity to raise the family’s status again in the peaceful era that came after the war.

‘Let me tell the whole continent. The Baekmun family is the family that will rule the world… !”

Baek Mun-gyeom’s wind came when the sun rose in the sky.

The disaster that devastates the land at the touch of a foot has finally reached the Baekmun family.

In front of Therion, thousands of infantrymen were lined up, holding swords and shields.

In front of the soldiers, fifteen masters who would take charge of the next Baekmun family held weapons and glared at Therion.

And in front of him, Baek Moon-gyeom, a transcendental master, and two elders assisting the head of the family greeted Therion.

“Even for humans, demon energy would be close to poison. You’re still holding on.”

“For the people of the Baekmun family, your magical power is only at a minor level.”

“I see… … .”

“You evil demon, if you want to die gracefully, tell me why you are polluting the sacred land.”

“Conquer. I am dedicating this land to the devil and you are only the cornerstone.”

“This guy!”

As Therion’s left corner of his mouth went up and a mocking expression appeared, the Left Elder, who had been still, drew his sword and rushed at him.

As a supreme expert, not only did the slashing involve the techniques of the sword, but also some of the sword skills that were superior to the sword technique were displayed.

A sword play targeting the head of a demon.

It was expected that he would cut off Therion’s head as he stood there and kill him in one fell swoop.

However, before the sword could reach his neck, the elder’s arm rose into the sky.

“Ah… ?”

“Elder!”

“You’re impatient. The guy who runs without judging the opponent and only believes in his own skills is bound to die first.”

Therion’s second right arm, which was holding a mace, was torn off along with the elder’s sword.

Next, the first arm on the left, which was holding a great sword, cut the elder in half and completely crushed him along with his brain.

The death of the supreme master occurred in just 3 seconds.

Everyone opened their eyes wide and was astonished.

“You probably realize it now. A gap in class that can never be bridged.”

“Shut your mouth! The elder’s cause of death was just carelessness! I will do my best to eradicate you, even if only to honor the death of the elder!’

“That’s too much. No, are you trying to appeal that you are superior to me with just one flick of your tongue?”

“Don’t think that you can live well even if you insult the principal!”

When Baek Mun-gyeom drew his sword, all the people of his family followed him.

Baek Mun-gyeom then pointed at Therion with the tip of his sword and declared an order to kill him.

“Subdue that evil being!”

Following the matriarch’s orders, the entire army maintains its ranks and storms into Therion.

No, I had to storm in.

However, even though the order to kill was given with dignity, the surroundings were very quiet.

“What are you doing! The head of the family has given an order!”

High-ranking masters who urge the soldiers who do not move at all.

The moment they turned their heads back, their eyes widened again.

This was the same for Baek Moon-gyeom.

“That’s strange. Didn’t I say that my magic energy was at a minimal level?”

Every single soldier from the unit with the reputation of being undefeated was lying down, foaming at the mouth.

Among them, there were those who coughed up blood, while others stabbed their own necks with swords or pierced the hearts of others.

Depending on the person, demonic energy became a poison with different effects.

It injected extreme poison into some, hallucinations into others, and madness into others.

As a result, the majestic, undefeated unit was disintegrated without even a single move.

Fortunately, those who were at the peak or higher had resistance and were able to withstand it, but even they were not completely intact.

“Those who can resist demonic energy should follow me! We have to kill him before more soldiers die!”

““““Honorable name!””””

Led by Baek Mun-gyeom, the masters under his command moved in perfect order.

The masters of the White Gate look for opportunities by making agile movements to prevent Therion’s eyes from following them.

I was looking for weaknesses and looking for gaps, but the gaps were rarely revealed.

In the end, there was no choice but to create a gap by directly clashing with each other, so the man in charge of the training leader let out a loud shout.

“Die!”

“Your sword has no depth.”

He boldly charged in with his sword raised, but was unable to avoid the ax that cut off the top of his head and died.

“I’m sorry, and thank you! We will inherit your will… !”

Without missing the opportunity created by one person’s sacrifice, each of them gripped their swords tightly and lashed out at Therion.

However, in addition to the arm holding the axe, Therion had five fully operational arms remaining.

They swung their arms holding different types of weapons to block slashes or kill them with counterattacks.

“You let your guard down!”

While the peak masters were each in charge of one arm, Baek Moon-gyeom and the elder opened fire with their swords and aimed at Therion’s head and heart.

There are no arms left that can block or counterattack.

Although they were confident that they had won, there was one fact that they overlooked.

Ever since the confrontation with the White Moon family, Therion had been holding his ground ever since.

He didn’t take a single step forward despite any attack.

Confidence that can never be shown without someone believing in it.

Just before the sword with its sword made contact with his body, a piece of Therion’s power wriggled.

“Wow!”

“Ouch… !”

The magical energy that Therion always emits.

The magical energy that was thought to simply exert the effect of poison took the form of a sharp blade and spread out in all directions.

The unexpected secret caught Baek Moon-gyeom, the elder, and even the people who thought they had blocked Therion’s weapon were caught off guard.

The masters at the peak were pierced by the blade and blood poured out, and Baek Mun-gyeom and the elder barely managed to avoid it, but suffered serious injuries.

“You are truly foolish. There is no case where my weakness is revealed by an attack from someone who is not qualified.”

“Cough! Cough! Are you saying he dragged me in on purpose? ?”

“That’s it. Realization came late.”

“Keuuu!”

Baek Mun-gyeom’s hands were shaking.

With one mistake, all the talented people who could lead the Baekmun family were lost.

A catastrophe that I, as the head of the family, cannot help but feel deplored.

Considering that his body was not mature, the time he had to revive his family was limited.

As the inevitable downfall approached, Baek Mun-gyeom grabbed his sword again.

‘If we can at least leave the name of the throne and the family in history, that is enough.’

Baek Moon-gyeom glares at Therion with the determination to risk his life.

Following him, the elder also raised himself up using his sword as a staff.

“Matriarch, it was an honor to serve you.”

“Thank you. I will not forget your loyalty even after death.”

The last hope of a family that stands side by side and holds the sword straight even in the face of an overwhelming disaster.

They gathered their spirits and threw themselves into the final fight.

***

“Not bad. I value momentum highly.”

The territory of the Baek family, which was once brilliant as a famous family, was eventually transformed into a land of death, filled with blood and corpses.

The family fell to one demon and many masters lost their lives.

The part that tells us that disaster is not inferior and will only destroy everything that fights against it.

The advance of disaster, which had been firmly in place, began again without allowing even a single living being.

“Please dedicate this honor to the Demon King.”

Therion heads forward, mercilessly stepping on the corpses scattered on the floor.

They proceeded in a straight line, destroying the majestic Baekmun family building.

The moment he was slowly advancing, waiting for someone to appear to block his advance. He suddenly stopped in place.

To the west of Therion’s location, someone was walking towards him.

‘I don’t feel alive… … .’

They say that things that are moving even though they are lifeless are either undead or moving artifacts.

However, if you were an undead, it was normal for you to melt without being able to withstand the thick magic energy.

The only conclusion was that it was an artifact, but Therion couldn’t help but wonder.

‘It is absorbing all my demon energy.’

No matter how much you resist, it was a demonic force that would ultimately lead you to death.

An artifact that absorbs demonic energy that it considers to be extremely strong.

I had no choice but to lie if I said I wasn’t interested.

Therion stood in place and waited endlessly, just like when he fought the White Moon family.

Eventually, the identity of the artifact he was so curious about was revealed, and surprisingly, it was not an object but a human being.

“Hmm, it’s pretty edible… … .”

“… … ”

A woman who is smaller than a Therion, but considerably taller than a human.

She was nearly eight feet tall and was patting her protruding belly.

Soon the woman took a deep breath and her abdomen immediately sank and shrunk.

‘What is it?’

With her mouth open with bleary eyes, she was clearly inhaling magical energy.

The identity of a woman that is difficult for even a strong man like Therion to recognize.

It was only after the distance got closer that Therion was able to see through its identity.

Although it looks heavy, there is no such thing as hidden within it other than the sword.

“Wait.”

“Wow… ?”

The woman continued to move forward, ignoring Therion.

Then, I turned my head when I heard a voice coming from behind me.

“I have seen countless weapons that can withstand my dense demonic energy, but you are the first sword that can absorb my demonic energy.”

“So what?”

“Be my sword. I will be your master.”

“… … I hate it.”

The woman sharply refused and went on her way.

It was as if he had a separate master.

Therion has worked hard all his life to become stronger.

However, the fact that he was not chosen by a single sword made him feel defeated for the first time.

‘I wonder who the owner of that sword is.’

Since he wanted to take it by killing it, Therion desperately hoped that his master would appear before him before he took over the eastern country.