episode_0184

I saw the devil.

The devil also saw me.

Look at the other person as if looking in a mirror.

They look the same except for the eyes.

The only difference is that the skin is a little paler and a little thinner.

They say that if you see your doppelganger, you will die.

Is it because of this feeling?

It’s seriously dirty.

‘I guessed it to some extent based on the contents of the journal, but I never thought it was true… .’

The Demon King roughly took off his helmet, which had its front part torn off.

Although Kathi’s blow was shallow, it was not easy.

The Demon King wiped his nosebleed with a frown.

Even Vivian’s Ice Spear could not be avoided.

“Lord, Lord, Master… ? this… how… .”

Kati’s hands were shaking.

Because of this, I actually didn’t want to call Kati.

Because that guy won’t be able to fight me properly.

Probably, those who saw this also went crazy.

There is no time to care.

Who are you? I don’t even have time to ask questions like that.

Whoever it is, I have to kill it.

The other person probably doesn’t even want to tell you.

“Kathi, rest now.”

“Master… ?”

“Just one swipe is enough.”

“Ha, but… .”

I had to cut Katy off.

Now that the Demon King has slowed down thanks to Kati and Vivian, we must not waste time.

“Kathi, I don’t have time. come out. You haven’t recovered yet, you just got hurt.”

Not only has his body not yet recovered, but the demon lord also counterattacked in the brief moment Kati cut him.

Although it was shallow, it stabbed Katy in the shoulder.

Red blood was soaking the sleeves.

“I’m resting far away. Because I will do it.”

And, you won’t be able to cut that thing.

Perhaps knowing what he meant, Kati bowed her head in misery and retreated far away.

I pick up my sword again.

Constantly calculating the moves to win.

‘There is no sword that can be used.’

In other words, the mana that can be released has run out.

There is barely enough left to maintain physical strength.

If you use up all this, you will just collapse and die.

I don’t even have the energy to levitate and use a weapon from the grave of Mugu.

Fortunately, I barely had any remaining mana left to summon in case of emergency.

‘Still, I’ll give it a try.’

Actually, my body is not normal either.

He avoided vital points and organs, but was pierced below the chest by the Demon King.

Thanks to Aria and Helena, I got better, but the pain remained.

But, you can’t back down.

Again, moving forward.

*

The devil is strong.

As if he had ignored me before, when he started using his strength in earnest, I was no match for him.

I was able to endure it when I looked after it in moderation.

These were all techniques I knew, and they were less than half of the power used by the first hero party.

Things have changed now that the power has been unleashed.

Quickly resolve any question that arises.

What was the reason you watched it?

Because you have to defeat me and kill the human race outside.

Why did they wait for me instead of killing them first?

I don’t know about that.

It’s not a problem you need to think about now.

“Absolute Zero.”

I cast Sylvia’s magic with my voice.

Snowflakes spread out in all directions.

It is a technique that is impossible to avoid.

How can we avoid the snowflakes that spread everywhere like raindrops?

‘It’s possible to stop it.’

Take out a large square shield with magic resistance from Mugu’s tomb and block it.

Snowflakes that touch the shield burrow into the gap and bloom into snowflakes.

The shield split open from the inside.

Even though it is a shield with strong magic resistance, it is like this.

But even the time spent holding on with the shield was meaningless.

-Pakak!

Along with the shield, the body was cut diagonally.

“Wow… .”

Blood bursts out.

The breastplate was torn diagonally, and there was a deep gash in the middle of the chest.

‘Intangible sword… .’

Kylie’s Oui.

I became stronger than before.

Again, the sword flies.

I force myself to put strength into my wobbly knees.

Objectively, there is no chance of winning.

Taking the time was virtually a failure.

The group was so exhausted from the continuous battle that they were even hit by an explosion from the Demon King’s Castle.

It is impossible to recover in a short period of time.

And, I didn’t have the talent to take a long time.

-visor! bang!

If you block the sword, a kick comes flying out.

-Kick! Sigh!

If you let go of the flying sword, the sword coming from the other side stabs your thigh.

Meanwhile, the magic and scorching rays that are constantly flying at you are difficult to count or avoid.

“Wook… !”

A large rock hit the solar plexus.

There is no time to feel pain.

The Demon King followed suit again, swinging his sword downward.

‘I’m dying… .’

-bang!

Fortunately, Helena’s protection prevented it.

Helena occasionally provides protective support as much as she can, but it is not enough to rely on.

Thanks to Aria, my wounds heal quickly.

But equally, it is not a level to rely on.

-Patchoux!

A bolt of electricity cut through the air, and Beatrice’s arrow flew in.

As if he had expected it, the demon lord moves towards me without even looking.

“town!”

I was hit by an arrow of lightning.

Electricity struck my body as it penetrated my open wound.

I lower my upper body and drool.

“Geh… .”

Inside the armor, the skin that had melted due to the scorching heat was crushed and flowing, blood bursting out from the open wounds, and the organs were twisted as if someone was squeezing them.

It is a luxury to sit down and stumble like this.

The Demon King swings his sword at my neck as if to execute me.

I rolled forward to avoid it, and at the same time hooked my leg and knocked it down.

While climbing on top, he hits the crotch with his knee and at the same time summons a dagger from the grave.

I quickly slapped him in the face.

-Park!

It’s blocked.

The blade stuck between the fingers cannot reach the face and is pushed away.

“Wook… !”

I was hit in the groin by a raised knee.

‘You crazy bastard… . Even the fighting style is the same.’

The moment he rolled to the side, vines sprouting from under the ground bound the Demon King’s body.

‘Root binder?’

It was Vivian’s support.

Confirmation and action were simultaneous.

I picked up the fallen sword and struck it down with all my might.

but.

-Kang!

The Demon King tore down the vines with his strength, stood up, and blocked my attack.

The arms were raised and the upper body was opened.

Sword energy gathers around the Demon King’s sword.

The Demon King, who had already finished analyzing not only me but also the surroundings, swung his sword.

-thud!

“… .”

If I had been cut properly, my body would have been broken into pieces, but I held on.

It’s thanks to Helena’s protection.

It wasn’t completely prevented, but lives were saved.

[master… .]

‘yet.’

“Ha… . Phew… .”

‘Not yet.’

[…] … .]

‘I know you haven’t recovered yet.’

Blood drains, and thinking becomes slower.

To me, slow thinking is the same as defeat.

I force my head to roll.

‘The opponent is me. But so many things are different. Experience, size and type of power. It’s easy for the other person to think of me, but it’s difficult for me to think of the other person.’

Still, I think.

I think as I persistently follow along and force myself to move a body that looks like it’s about to collapse.

‘It doesn’t change the fact that if you keep your distance, you will be violated. Just stick with it. Stick together and think. What can you do? What are your weaknesses? ‘What do I have at my advantage?’

Support your body with your mental strength, not your strength.

Every time the swinging sword collides, it feels like my shoulder joint will be broken, and every time I brush against the dangerous sword, the shallow wounds increase.

‘Friendly. I have allies. That’s the only variable. But it cannot be a decisive variable. So what should I do… .’

As I continued to worry, strength suddenly came into my body.

-bang!

It was so powerful that I used sword energy without even realizing it.

I don’t have time to turn my head and look up.

You must not take your eyes off the devil.

I think like this.

‘… Mana transfer. The target is probably three. Kylie, Lucia. and… Vivian. The mana of the natural world is being transferred to me.’

The sudden overflow of power caused me to stop.

No, I had no choice but to stop.

It’s so strong, I can’t even tell how to move.

If you take one step, it seems like it will fly away.

I feel frustrated and at a loss as to how to control my awkward body.

The Demon King did not wait for me and summoned swords and magic at random.

‘Barrier sword. Plus magic.’

But with this power… .

-Poobuk!

Two spears were stuck in the ground.

While he was hesitant, he allowed that technique.

-Hurrrr… . phut!

Along with the heavy drinking, the body was forcibly dragged between the windows.

At the same time, all the swords, spears, and magic that the Demon King had laid down flew in.

“Huh… .”

My strength is so intense that even breathing is difficult.

Too much breath rushing into your body at once.

“Inhale!”

Holding my breath as if I were holding it in, I swung my sword.

Once you have this much mana, you can use sword skills again.

-Bubbaebung!

Sword energy was fired one after another at will.

The flying swords and magic exploded all at once.

I quickly activated the Tomb of Arms and launched the sword.

5 sacks.

Even though the number of characters increased by 2 just by receiving the mana transfer, it is still 1 character less than the Demon King.

This alone is a big improvement.

‘The barrier sword cancels out each other’s power. Keep track of black spears. The chain sword and crystal sword control the rest of the weapons, and the shadow sword supplements insufficient strength and skills.’

Rushing towards the devil again.

A demon lord who looks just like me.

No, it’s probably me, the devil himself.

His indifferent expression distorted for the first time.

‘It’s worth a try.’

The Demon King also raised his weapon again, unleashed magic and miracles, and rushed towards me.

***

Ian gradually got used to the power that permeated his body.

It wasn’t easy.

It felt like I was breathing through someone else’s mouth and swinging a sword with someone else’s body.

It was so unfamiliar and surprising at the same time.

‘If my original body had been like this, many things would have been different.’

Ian and the Demon King.

The Demon King and Ian.

Ian and Ian moved similarly.

As if they were reading each other.

The type of weapon that emerged and even the sword in his hand were the same.

However, the number was one Ian short.

-Charrr!

The swords floating in the air block and collide with each other.

Sparks exploded in all directions as the friction sounds continued to explode.

-Kang!

In the midst of it all, Ian and the Demon King’s sword clashed.

However, the Demon King can use one more sack than Ian.

The moment the sword flew from behind Ian.

-Break down!

Beatrice’s arrow shot down the sword.

It was just one shot barely fired.

Every time I shoot, my body trembles.

Ian checked him with a sound and gave him more strength.

‘With a body like this, I think I can replicate Kylie’s skills.’

Intangible sword.

Ian slowly, albeit clumsily, raised his mana.

-Kigeek… . Kang!

The moment when the sword bounced off during a struggle.

Ian held the sword with one hand and swung it with both hands.

The empty hand held an intangible sword.

-Boo!

The floor exploded in a concentric circle around the two.

‘Co-extinction phenomenon… .’

The Demon King also created an intangible sword and cut it, just like Ian.

The two intangible manas exploded.

-Kirik!

Remove a sword and summon a gauntlet.

Shards of iron quickly gather together on the hand to form a glove.

‘A gauntlet with propulsion power. ‘It is the strongest among weapons in terms of simple one-time destructive power.’

Hold the gauntlet tightly in your hand, infuse it with mana, and extend it.

The gauntlet emits momentum and guides the fist, as if pulling out the shoulder.

“… !”

Demon King Ian hastily summoned a shield to block it.

The center of the shield was dented, but the Demon King was unharmed.

‘I haven’t gotten used to it yet…’ .’

The overflowing power cannot be controlled.

Even so, the Demon King calmly responded to Ian’s overflowing power.

-Sarah larak.

The sword rises in a circular shape above the Demon King’s head.

‘Injection sword… . ‘You can’t block that from the front.’

Ian put away his sword and launched his shield and armor.

‘If there is no hope in a battle of strength, there is no choice but to go with residual talent.’

The moment when a sword is ejected during the examination.

Ian leapt and dodged it.

It might be dangerous because he can’t change direction in the air, but that wasn’t the case for him right now.

A second sword was launched aimed at him, but Ian stepped on the shield floating in the air and changed direction in the air.

A third sword is ejected again.

This time, Ian steps on the breastplate and changes direction to avoid it.

Ian is running around all over the place because of his size, and the demon king is pursuing him doggedly.

When the last one was finally ejected.

-Karruk!

Ian, who spun and slipped, once again reached the devil’s doorstep.

Two identical faces staring at each other as if they were going to kill each other.

In the midst of it all, the sword was rubbing roughly and crying.

*

Ian was struggling.

Occasionally receiving support from Beatrice and sometimes using Helena and Aria’s protection and healing, he fought to the death.

Vivian, Lucia, and Kylie couldn’t help any more because they were busy with mana transfer.

There were more people who were energized, but they did not dare to intervene in the fight between Ian and the Demon King.

There wasn’t even a gap to squeeze through.

Just because his strength became stronger, Ian fought as if he were a completely different person.

Even Kylie, who usually ignored Ian, was surprised.

The size of the power has simply increased, but is it possible for it to change that much?

Vivienne, Lucia and Kylie.

With three mana on his back, Ian fought miserably.

It was infinitely cruel and cruel to be the final battle against the Demon King.

Even as the wounds on his body increased and his spirit crumbled due to the sense of disconnection from moving with someone else’s power rather than his own, he never let go of the sword.

They didn’t even stop fighting.

Although he was so desperate, Ian was pushed back little by little.

Although he had adapted to using his power, it was not enough to overcome the Demon King.

‘natural… Is it a result… .’

Ian stared ahead, blood dripping.

Although he said he did not neglect daily training, he has been retired from the field for a long time.

Above all, the opponent is Ian, the devil.

Through his journal, Ian predicted the identity of his opponent and guessed that he might be weakened.

Still, he was a formidable opponent.

It might have been natural that he couldn’t win since he would have killed the Demon King himself, not by someone else’s hands.

“… … .”

After distancing themselves from each other for a moment, the two took a short break to catch their breath.

What is certain is that the Demon King is also tired.

The Demon King was also injured and bleeding, and his upper body was shaking as he struggled to catch his breath.

Ian watched the Demon King and scanned the surroundings with his senses.

Kati. Vivian, Helena, Lucia.

Sylvia, Beatrice, Aria, Kylie.

Many other people watched the battle between Ian and the Demon King.

Among the healing healings that touched me, there were some that were not from Aria.

“Huh… .”

Ian let out a blood-scented breath and smiled without realizing it.

kill the devil

Kill the devil.

I ran for that purpose.

In the end, it was for his own life.

I wanted to live.

No one wants to die in the first place.

It’s still the same now.

It shouldn’t end with killing that demon lord.

The devil must die, and he must live.

I’m sure it should be that way.

‘If it’s self-destruction… .’

Dongguijin.

I don’t think I’ll be able to kill the Demon King in my lifetime.

But, I think we could die together.

Because it only needs to be done once.

Ian looks at Ian.

Demon King Ian looked annoyed and glared at the other Ian with an angry, distorted face.

If there is even a moment of opportunity, they are ready to pounce.

Ian smiled weakly but did not relax.

‘I guess that’s all there is to it.’

I want to live, but if I can’t.

At least, you have to save the people who are important to you.

Is it sacrifice, responsibility, or hypocrisy?

Throw away such complicated thoughts.

I just want to do that.

That’s the conclusion he came to.

‘That’s the best.’

It felt like we fought for several days, but in reality we didn’t even fight for 30 minutes.

This is a situation where Carty, who is far from the center, cannot intervene.

Recovery was poor.

If you intervene with that injured body, Kati might die.

So Ian never gave Katy a chance to intervene.

‘I’d rather survive by sacrificing others… .’

Kati’s voice, which I heard before coming down, pierces my heart.

-Please, don’t do this to me… . Without my master, I would… .

“… Sorry.”

I spoke very softly out of fear that it might reach me telepathically.

Ian raised his head.

I face the devil.

My vision is shaking.

The blurred Demon King split into two and merged repeatedly.

Ian narrowed his eyes, shook his head, and shifted his gaze to the sky to refocus.

Far away in the eastern sky, the sky is darkly bright as if the sun has risen.

Light could not penetrate this deep pit.

I recovered all the swords and picked up a new sword.

It was ink-colored, resembling night.

‘Demon sword, Tyrfing.’

Probably the most powerful sword among those in the Tomb of Mugu.

The price is the user’s physical lifespan.

The Demon King also carries a demon sword.

An identical ink-colored sword flickered in the darkness.

Demon King Ian rushes towards him like the end of the world.

Ian also runs towards him.

They swung the final blow at each other with all their might.

As if all time had stopped, each moment passed slowly.

This is the end.

Ian had a hunch.

It will end with them cutting each other down.

The moment when you try to increase your strength to the point of completely burning your brain to ensure a clear end.

Something appeared between the two and blocked them.

*

Carty saw Ian losing ground.

It was subtle, but Ian was definitely defeated.

If this continues, I will die.

And a brief lull.

The moment I thought that now was the moment to intervene, my body froze.

‘no way… .’

Kati felt fear as she looked at Ian’s back.

Groundless anxiety runs down my spine.

‘No way, master, no way…’ . No, right? master?’

I don’t even have time to think about whether telepathy is reaching me.

Ian has now decided to die with the Demon King.

“Oh, no.”

Words fly out without me even realizing it.

‘Please, please don’t do this to me. Master, please… . Me, I’d rather… .’

Katy belatedly got up.

You have to run over there and stop it.

If you have to die, it should be you.

That’s better than Ian dying.

That’s how it should be.

Ian and the Demon King were swinging the final blow at each other.

‘No, you can’t be late…’ !’

Kati was never able to reach it.

It’s not because it’s late.

This is because someone appeared inside there before me.

***

I came to my senses late and just watched helplessly as you fought the devil.

your dream

I decided to make it happen, but there was nothing I could do.

It was miserable and pathetic.

I was so surprised and embarrassed when I saw that the Demon King’s face was you, but I quickly put it out of my head.

No matter who the devil is, I just need you that I know.

You just have to live.

That’s all I need.

But contrary to my wishes, you gradually began to be pushed aside by the devil.

Even if others help, the devil’s walls are high.

In the meantime, I didn’t even have the energy left to transfer mana, so I really wasn’t of any help to you.

It was trash.

However, your movements became strange.

I don’t know.

I don’t know why I felt that way, but the sight of you taking a breath and glaring at the Demon King was like a flame burning the loudest before it went out.

It was hot and cold at the same time.

What are you thinking.

Ian, no?

When I wanted to ask that question, I realized it was already too late.

no.

That’s not enough.

If I have to die, if someone has to die for this story to end.

That has to be me.

Especially you, I can never leave you like that.

never… .

“Let’s go.”

When the ice man spoke, I spoke to Vivian.

“Please take care of Ian.”

There was no time to explain further or hear an answer.

I immediately activated the artifact.

An artifact that allows you to use teleportation whenever and wherever you want.

Since you gave it to me, I will use it for you.

Just wait for the world to disappear.

When I opened my eyes, I was in front of you.

thank god.

Because the last thing I see is your face.

I don’t know how long it’s been since we last made eye contact.

What do I look like inside you?

You are so precious and lovely in me.

Ian.

what’s the matter.

Why are you looking at me with such surprised eyes?

I deserve to die.

Are you worried?

If that’s the case, I’m really happy… .

The pain in my lower back soon spread to my whole body, and my vision sank to the floor.

My back is broken.

thud.

The floor came next to my vision.

The blood flowing from the body wets the floor and even the face.

Is it the tears that make my vision blurry?

If I’m crying right now, what is the reason?

Why am I crying?

You are winning.

Your sword pierced the devil king exactly.

Shouldn’t I be laughing then?

I guess I’m selfish and can’t do that.

Sorry.

Still, it’s the life you gave me.

My life, I give it to you.

“Kuruk… .”

I’m glad the boiling blood stopped choking my throat.

Otherwise, I, being selfish, might have called your name to the point of disturbing you.

So, I will call you only in my heart.

I’ll say hello alone.

Because you don’t have to look back at me in the future.

The last thing I saw, your face, is enough to satisfy me.

-I don’t love you anymore.

That memory is still painful.

Maybe it’s a stigma engraved on my soul that I can’t forget even after death.

I hope so.

Even when I die, I will be able to think of you.

Even when I die, I won’t forget my sins.

At that time, the words had to be returned.

The answer I wanted to give.

My true feelings that I hid like a fool.

I’ll tell you even if it’s late.

“Kuhuk… .”

‘love you.’

‘I love you too.’

‘I love you very much, very much. My Ian.’

Even though it won’t reach you.

When I look at what I can do because I can’t reach it, I guess I’m really selfish.

‘Sorry.’

“Gru… .”

hi.

***

After dawn, the sun rose.

The pouring rays of light illuminated the pit.

In that sunlight, Ian was stabbing the sword into the heart of the Demon King.