episode_0169

CLXI.

The thing that worried me the most while dealing with the Death Knight was not him, but that Doom Knight who was still standing there with his greatsword stuck in the ground.

Of course, Death Knight is also an opponent that requires sufficient caution, but it makes no sense to be afraid of Death Knight when you have Grand Spear Master’s advanced level, 『Byeokhae』, 『Dūrámen』, and an artifact created by God.

In fact, that’s why, when Lich first came out, and then Dullahan and Death Knight, I was playfully muttering things like, “This way, that way.”

To give Catherine peace of mind too.

But when I actually faced the thing that was rising from my body like an ominous black haze,

“Tsk.”

I click my tongue. The moment he points at me with a large sword that is taller than me,

“Let me just say hello briefly… ”

Bam!

He struck first.

The law was good. It could be called a lightning strike.

The timing of the spear thrust was clearly before the bastard swung his sword, and the blade struck the bastard’s head with certainty.

A spear blade covered in the black, strong energy of lightning that was created under the influence of the 『Byeokhae (霹海)』.

But the result was different from the previous time.

A loud noise, as if a wall had been hit with a blunt object, is heard, and a strong repulsion from the hand holding 『Dūrámen』 causes a soreness in the wrist, elbow, and shoulder.

But I didn’t have the luxury of enduring that pain.

This ignorant guy was proving with his actions that he wasn’t allowing me to dodge his spear strike simply because I was fast.

From the moment he extended his spear, he raised his greatsword above his head.

With the greatsword wrapped in a blazing black aura.

According to the witch’s information, that is the energy called the Mana of Death. It eats away at the opponent’s divine power just by touching them.

I quickly moved to the bastard’s side, but the bastard followed me, swinging his greatsword to the side as if to prove that he was not human.

“Huh!”

The strong energy of 『Byeokhae (霹海)』 is a thunderbolt that contains the energy of destroying evil.

『Dūrámen』 contains the energy that amplifies the thunderbolt.

Additionally, the artifact 『Wall Tree Ring』 created by Mei has an option that adds the attribute of breaking evil to divine power.

Nevertheless, when I collided with that blazing black flame-like steel, I couldn’t help but groan.

yes,

“Wow!”

Catherine too.

As he hurriedly moved away, he took off the two ornaments he had been wearing on his fingers and wrist and placed them on Catherine’s hand and wrist.

The set of self-defense accessories that May made with the wall-mounted weapon she had made with Jingbal on the first day they met.

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『Wall-shaped ring』

(Strategy)

The magical device engraved on the ring imparts the wearer’s divine powers with the property of destroying evil.

Set Effect (2/2)

Maintains maximum resistance to curses, hallucinations, and diseases.

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『Wall-shaped Bracelet』

(Strategy)

The magical device engraved on the bracelet constantly maintains the Matriarch’s poisonous spell, “Byeokryeokwigap (霹靂龜甲)”, and is automatically activated when a threat occurs.

This can be done once a day, and is reset every 24 hours.

Set Effect (2/2)

Maintains maximum resistance to curses, hallucinations, and diseases.

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And the moment my feet touched the floor, I untied the trinket Catherine was holding and stuffed it into my magic pouch. Just in case the artifact’s function was activated and I was transported to a place I didn’t know about.

Also, in that fleeting moment, many worries pass through my mind.

Should I just fight while holding Catherine like this?

Or should we just step back and fight?

I couldn’t hold out my worries for long, because someone was rushing in already realizing that the attack had failed.

Perhaps it wasn’t completely harmless, as the bastard flinched and paused for a moment, giving me some time to think briefly.

During that short but precious time,

“Catherine.”

“Huh? Oh, oppa?”

Tutu tuk-.

I made a decision.

I wrapped my fingers around the rope and cut off the clothes and rope that were binding Catherine.

“Huh?”

“Wait here. I’ll be right back.”

“Brother?!”

I turned my back on Catherine’s voice calling me and turned to the guy who had come right up to my nose.

“Get out… … . ”

He unleashed his frustration into the Soul Spear. The four Soul Spears, unleashed with full power, flew towards him at the same time.

All four soul spheres, the maximum I could produce, were displaying one art.

Break the mountain!

Kwakwakwang! Kwakwakwakwang! Kwaang!

As the name suggests, ‘Destructing Mountains’, a torrent of violent and violent energy rushes in.

Before I could even see the creature flying towards me as if competing with me, I quickly turned around and hugged Catherine, protecting her from any pieces of energy that might fly towards me.

The Doom Knight flew far away and crashed down without being able to stop his body from rushing forward, but the situation was still not good.

“Catherine. Stay right there. Okay?”

“Black… … . Yeah.”

Catherine nods, sobbing, as he strokes her hair.

Nothing is more disconcerting than a child’s crying.

What the hell are you talking about in this situation?

That means I’m that pissed.

He kicked the ground at the one who was trying to get up after flying far away.

Urrrung!

At the same time, the Duramun he was holding in his hand stretched out a black thunderbolt the length of the spear.

Boom! Kwung!

Breaking evil, the essence of energy that destroys evil energy.

『Byeokhae (霹海)』’s thunderbolt rips through the mana of death and rushes forward as if it will break the bastard’s greatsword.

Thud!

But that’s it.

I don’t have enough strength.

In fact, there is nothing more difficult than admitting that a man is weak.

me?

What can I do? I’m a man too.

“Fuck. This is a must!”

I unleashed the unique power of Piljung Changyeong while staring straight at the face of the guy who was looking down at me as if he was laughing right in front of me, in a state of a power struggle.

I never expected it would end like this.

The guy who fell down due to the influence of the unique power, Sure-Choong, got up and ran at me with a duramen stuck in his head as if he was an inconvenience.

It seemed as if he was protesting with his whole body that he was angry, emitting streams of death mana.

but,

“This person should pay the price.”

Shouldn’t we be the ones who should be angry?

Pachichik!

The thunderous energy held in both fists, 『Danlei (斷雷)』.

The two legs stepped on the 『Lightning』 and reached the bastard’s front in an instant.

The fist engulfed in brain electricity is not targeting any part of the bastard’s body. It’s the tip of Duramen’s spear sticking out.

Boom! Boom!

The right and left hands struck quickly, as if striking a nail with a hammer.

Duramens that go even deeper.

Even if it didn’t kill him, it was definitely enough to make him awkward.

Because it obstructs your view and it will be a nuisance.

Then finally the reaction I wanted came.

―Kraaa!!

The guy was screaming and trying to pull out the duramen with both hands. In other words, he touched the duramen.

―??

The moment he put both hands on the window, the bastard’s expression changed to resemble a human’s for the first time. He tilted his head as if he couldn’t understand.

It was funny to see him tilt his head while holding the spear in his face with both hands, but it only lasted for a moment.

―Kaaa!!!

He is in agony, screaming and howling.

“Unqualified bastard… … .”

He approaches the suffering man and stabs him with a 『Thunderbolt』 into his completely empty side.

Boom! Crunch!

For the first time, the armor on his side bursts open, releasing black smoke, accompanied by a meaningful sound effect.

“Because you touch someone else’s valuables without permission.”

The place you originally hit must be hit again.

I gathered up even more powerful and condensed 『Danroe (斷雷)』 and thrust it into the side of the guy whose hole was pierced.

Pasaak―. Psss―.

As the dam breaks, the hole in the wall opens wider and wider.

The situation is optimistic. If we keep pushing forward, it seems like we can win.

But my instincts, the information the witch gave me, were warning me that this wasn’t all there was to it.

so,

[Is everyone okay?]

He opened the power channel again by swinging his fist.

[Honey!!!!] [Master!] [Oppa!] [Master!] [My lord!] [Master!]

The voices of the Arcana’s concerns are heard simultaneously. Six voices at once.

That’s why I closed the channel. I was afraid that because of me, even the Arcanas wouldn’t be able to fight properly.

[I’m fine. Is anyone hurt?]

[We’re okay. I heard a loud noise in the distance, is that… honey?]

[Ah. Maybe.]

[How do I… … .]

[Since we don’t have much time, I’ll get to the point quickly. I have an idea that just occurred to me, but there are a few problems.]

[I will listen.]

And when you’ve quickly and concisely explained the original purpose of the idea.

[Awesome! Let’s do it right now!]

Everyone was excited and said it was good, but

[It’s definitely something to look forward to, but.]

Only the witch looked at the situation and worried about what I was worried about. No, worried about more than that.

[First of all, in the current situation, only two people can execute the method suggested by the Master. That is, assuming that it is successful.]

[That’s right. Witch, May, Punishment, and Hwang-i are not allowed. There are people I need to protect or help.]

[That’s right. The Arcana that fit the conditions are the Jester and Santa’s younger brother. But just in case, let’s start with Santa’s younger brother.]

[okay.]

[Also, it seems like my magic and May’s sorcery have been blocked, so there’s a high chance of failure. Then, the clown and she will have to be left alone.]

[That’s true too.]

[I’m okay! Honey! Hurry up, hurry up!!]

[I also agree with Clown Sister… this time, Master. We will not die. So if you are worried about Clown Sister… then don’t hesitate. If I were Clown Sister, I would say the same thing.]

[… … .]

[self!!]

[Master. Please do.]

[…okay.]

The clown’s urging was mixed with tears. It showed his will to face the situation calmly even if he was left alone and became a target.

Undead without blood or life do not go well with clowns. However, I felt reassured because Santa was by her side.

But if this plan I’m about to carry out fails, she’ll have to fight alone.

Unfortunately, there is no way right now. If I die, all the Arcana will disappear.

“Hoo… … .”

You have to do it eventually, even if you fail.

[Arcana High Priestess (THE HIGH PRIESTESS). Recall.]

[Okay, okay!! Santa is gone! Honey!!]

The clown’s voice is full of joy. The reverse summoning of the Arcana into cards was successful.

[Master.]

[Summon. THE HIGH PRIESTESS.]

The voices of the Arcana’s worries and pity were cut off. In their place were intense tension and earnest wishes.

but,

[It’s a failure.]

Santa was not summoned.

[Ahhhh!

I can totally understand the clown’s frustration. When everyone is so desperate,

[It’s strange.]

The witch’s voice was heard, full of suspicion and as if she had found some clue.

[what?]

[This is not a power that a demon would possess. Even the Demon King cannot neutralize the power of nearly ten superhumans. Even if I am lacking, that is the case with my younger sister, May, and even Two-horned.]

I definitely agree with the witch’s words.

If the Demon King’s son was like this, I’d probably curse him and say, ‘Ah, shit, as expected of the Demon King! What unlucky guy!’

It looks like something the Demons planned, but even if they had enough time and budget, this was not something they had expected, it was a force outside the law.

[To gain this level of power, it is clear that an equivalent, if not greater, constraint will be required. I will investigate briefly. So, Master, please be careful.]

[Okay. Okay… … . Huh!]

[Master!!!]

[It’s okay! It was just a brief moment of relief.]

But the channel of power is engulfed in silence. There is no sigh of relief. The reason is,

[The Master was a man who never groaned even when a bullet hit his side.]

Tsk. Is this why we need mysticism even when we get married or live together?

Since I know everything inside out, I can’t lie.

For a moment, no more than five minutes at most, I was concentrating on my conversation with Arcana, during which time I had to let go of my spear and be attacked by a Doom Knight who was trying to catch me.

I’m talking about a kick that’s soaked in the mana of death.

I couldn’t help but groan as I was hit in the chest by that surprise and unexpected attack and was slammed into the wall.

The dirty feeling that the mana of death gives is a bonus.

[It’s really okay. I was surprised by being taken by surprise. Don’t you know what they say? Anything that pops out is scary? That’s what it is.]

Gray pretended to be calm, relaxed, and joke around, but he was actually feeling a burning sensation inside.

Honestly, I thought about running away.

But Catherine was already exhausted from the brief moment she had spent clinging to my body with her frail body.

‘shit!’

The Demons and Nitas.

These fucking kids are so easily taken advantage of, I honestly feel like I want to beat myself to death for underestimating them recently.

[Don’t worry. Just think of a solution to overcome this situation. It’s not that bad here.]

bad.

My breath was pounding, my heart was pounding as if it would burst through my ribs, and the area where my divine power core was was sore.

Nevertheless, I ran at him.

You have to hold out for at least one more minute, no, at least 30 seconds. If you hold out, the Arcana will definitely find a way.

Bam!

Pretend to move to the right, then turn to the left, swing a hard fist at the bastard’s neck, and back away.

How many times did you hit and run like that?

Now, when I felt that my divine power was so lacking that I couldn’t even properly implement Kang Ki.

―K-aaa!!!

Suddenly, the Doom Knight screamed, covered his eyes, and retreated, and at the same time, a light that would brighten up this entire dark labyrinth, the sun, descended.