episode_0153

My calculations were simple.

In Bodenov Scylla’s hand was a stocky dagger.

What this means is that it mainly uses a type of attack that is unique to the class, luring the enemy and cornering it based on very close range.

The characteristics of the class are, of course, various status abnormalities and high attack power.

But this is also a story when the other person is right.

I narrow the distance and use my shield and long sword to draw Scylla in at my own pace.

Finally, roll the snowball and knock it down.

That was roughly what I thought, but…

‘I guess I thought it was too funny.’

If you think about it, it was natural.

My opponent was also a cadet classified as S-class like me.

Moreover, a little while ago, I thought that he would become a …

There’s no way everything is what you see.

‘… Let’s be careful.’

Let us never lose our guard.

Boom, boom, kwajik-!

A sharp sound rang out.

Immediately after, a strike like lightning was detected falling from the sky.

I rotated my ankle and avoided Scylla’s attack.

At the end of the whip was an iron ball as sharp as a mace and dozens of blades.

A long snake-like shape continues behind it.

Commonly, it could be seen as a type of weapon called a whip.

[Your insight allows you to quickly understand the enemy’s tactics.]

[‘Unwavering Insight’ is activated. This is a rare level ability.]

[Understanding of the surrounding environment and objects increases.]

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes.

The skill activated according to will revealed Scylla’s characteristics in detail.

The handle of the whip was the same as the hilt of the dagger he was first holding.

Only the blade stretched out, breaking the laws of physics and transforming into a whip.

‘The shape keeps changing along the way.’

Kagak-!

I stepped back, blocking the swinging blade of the whip with my shield.

The whip, which had been long and circular until just now, had now formed a small blade like a copy sword.

Occasionally, the tip of the whip, which was directed at one strand, split into up to three pieces and rushed out like a snake’s head.

A truly diverse, threatening, and anomalous array of attacks.

I felt as if I was trapped within the territory that Vodenov Scylla had spread out.

‘Well, after seeing it a few times, I think I know for sure.’

At first, I thought it was her [unique ability].

I recognized that it was the result of a complex application.

maybe…

“[Metal Forging], [Weak Telekinesis], [Give Shape], [Brightening], [Give Magnetic Power]… How many more things must have been mixed in?”

“… … !?”

For the first time, Silas, who had been relaxed, was taken aback by my question.

Like, you’ll never solve it? When I solved the problem I had thought of all at once, it was like watching a professor who was completely dumbfounded.

“… crazy. You noticed all that? Until now, no one has seen it right away… ”

“What do you see… ”

“Amazing… As well as you, our leader is so noteworthy.”

huh… ?

leader… ?

At the puzzled look in his eyes, Silas smiled.

“Actually, this is sparring right now. I wasn’t just trying to build friendships with you.”

“Huh?”

“I came here to offer scouting.”

“Scout… ?”

“Yes, even though I look like this, I belong to the . It is often said that it is about discovering talent.”

Oh, …

It was definitely strange that someone with that level of skill didn’t join.

“Where is it? And the leader?”

“It’s not difficult to tell, but… ”

Silas blurted out.

Opening his characteristic squinted eyes, he said, “Wow!” And pulled the whip.

The whip raised above my head twitched.

It turned into a mace and came as if it was going to hit.

It was an attack that felt like watching the [Floating Body] from .

“You’re sparring right now, right? I’ll let you know when it’s over.”

Kwakwakwang-!!!

A whip that strikes without stopping.

I gave up on striking with a long sword and began using my shield in earnest.

In my head, I project Mnyangyi wriggling and saying, ‘Meaaaa~’.

It was as if she was possessed by my body, and she defended herself against the whip with the same posture and flow.

Kagang-!

A combination of the [Shield] attribute and [Raise Shield].

I blocked it surprisingly well, and Sila looked at me in surprise.

Apparently, the was surprised to see that he was using a skill that a tanker would use.

*

Boom, boom, boom!

The sparring continued.

The emotions I felt after confronting each other for about a minute.

‘It’s not easy.’

It wasn’t easy.

In fact, I was able to win by using most of the skills I had, even if it was [Supermaniac].

Scylla is definitely a strong .

Recently, I succeeded in achieving great growth by defeating a gigantic being called and taking its heart.

In that sense, she was not my opponent.

But even so, I silently raised my shield and observed Scylla’s movements.

The reason is simple.

‘fun.’

Because right now, this moment is fun.

In ‘Gothra’, there was no character who used a weapon called a whip.

In that sense, Vodenov Scylla was the first whipping master I ever saw.

Her technique was delicate and menacing.

A technique that is elegant but never closes the distance.

I imprinted her technique with my own eyes.

Accept it without missing a thing.

Before I knew it, I began to understand the entire path through which Scylla’s whip came through.

‘but… ‘

Even if you understand, it doesn’t mean you can close the distance right away.

[Unstoppable sprint], [Powerful agility].

One way is to instantly increase speed by adding [Free Charge], but…

‘… ‘I don’t think it would be very good.’

In my head, I expected the result of Silas seeing through and still not giving me distance.

Considering her skill, she will not be taken lightly.

A momentary worry.

Sigh-!

“Hmm?”

Soon a good idea occurred to me.

Scylla’s whip is a combination that utilizes various utility abilities through [Metal Forging].

Although it was a delicate operation, it was inevitably vulnerable to weaknesses.

‘Especially with fire.’

Grumble-!

“… Oh my?”

Surround the shield with [Burning Flame] and resist Scylla’s whip.

Sheila looks at me in surprise.

Immediately, he drew a deep smile and infused magic into the whip.

The magic power that coated the whip pushed away the [Burning Flame].

“Good idea, but… ”

I’m not stupid enough to know such obvious weaknesses and not prepare for them.

Sheila spoke confidently, but my thoughts were a bit different.

‘hmm.’

I think if this thing had a little more firepower, it would be taken down right away, right?

“After… ”

I took a quick breath.

I focused only on [Burning Flame] as if I was dancing around a shield.

Now that I think about it, I think it’s my first time.

‘Concentrating your consciousness only on [the burning flame].’

My main power. High synergy is achieved by operating skills with various effects in a complex manner.

Therefore, [Burning Flame] is just a skill that deals fire damage.

It was nothing more and nothing less.

But when used alone like this, it became even clearer.

It is understandable how the magical power flowing through the body turns into a primal force called ‘fire’.

‘Whoa…’ ‘

What is it?

For a moment, I felt like it was easier to breathe.

It was so hot, but it felt lukewarm.

‘I think we can raise it even higher… ‘

I think it could burn hotter.

Then, a subtle feeling of heat surged through my heart.

This feeling.

It was in my memory.

‘Junayong.’

The day I opened my breath through a kiss.

The day I witnessed and came into contact with the enormous dragon power that existed within Jun Na-yong.

I also understood what fire the dragon handles is.

‘I see.’

It’s this feeling.

If this is…

You can go higher and higher.

[I look forward to the higher level of your understanding.]

[One of the innate stars of destiny is placed in your hands.]

[It is the star of murder.]

[All understanding of attributes is permanently increased.]

Grumble-!

Firepower getting stronger.

Scylla must have been surprised, so he attacked even more fiercely.

I didn’t feel the need to raise a shield, so I just stayed still.

The tip of the approaching whip.

Bubbly-!

“… What?!”

Before it touched the body directly, it melted and fell to the floor.

Along with Scylla’s astonished voice, the rang an alarm loudly.

[The fiercely burning flame changes its appearance according to your enlightenment.]

[The level of ‘Burning Flame’ increases.]

[As a level reward, magic power increases by 1.]

[A new insight appears in your eyes.]

[‘Path of Evolution’ is activated. There is only one option: ‘Burning Flame’. It will be selected automatically.]

[Evolves into ‘Burning Flame’. [This is a Unique level skill.]

[The effect increases magic power +2, sanity +2, divinity +2, and fire resistance +10.]

[A new is recorded.]

“Oh… ”

I looked around my body.

A faint flame swirls around like a haze.

What stands out the most is the [shield] in his hand.

Hum-!

The exact center of the shield.

The eye pattern was engraved and was emitting a soft flame.

Instinctively, I sensed that it was an effect of .

‘That aside… ‘

?

Other than [Immortal Destruction Island]?

I thought, ‘No way…’ ? ‘Did you gain new powers in such a short period of time?’ I touched the screen, leaving the astonished Scylla behind.

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◉Name: Burning fire

◉Grade: Unique

◉Level: 5

◉Special effects

: Magic +2, Spirit +2, Divinity +2, Intolerance +10

: You will be able to handle the high-purity flames that an adult can emit.

: The regenerative power of a target hit by fire is greatly reduced. When hitting over a certain level, a debuff is applied.

: The reduction in power and regenerative power increases in proportion to the skill level.

: The power and effect of all derived skills increase in proportion to the skill level.

◉Derived skills

[Eye of Red Flame]

[Flare Buster] (Ultimate Skill)

◉Detailed information

: Kearis accepted the man’s confession. The man also later found out that she was the , but he didn’t care at all. Rather, he only praised his wife’s greatness and showed her unsightly side.

―――――――――――――――

I instinctively recognized that the ability engraved on the shield was [Eye of Crimson Flame].

‘The effect slightly increases the durability of the weapon in your hand and gives the effect.’

Complied.

It was a similar effect to the fire attribute [Enchant] used by the class.

‘Okay then… ‘

Now, should we stop sparring?

Grumble-!

I raised my shield towards Scylla, holding it in intense flames.

Strengthen your legs and boom! and ran out.

Speed increase due to skill.

“… !!”

As expected, Silas skillfully saw through it and raised his whip and swung it straight ahead.

I instinctively sense from her sensitive energy that it is her own conversion technique.

Bubbly-!

But it was no use.

When it touched the shield, the whip that could not hold on melted and rolled around on the floor.

“Now, wait… Wait a minute-!”

“Wait a minute, where are you during the fight?”

In an instant, a red shock wave enveloped my body.

It was the activation of [Charge Crush], which I obtained after defeating .

puck!

A bloody roar rang out.

“Keeee!”

I just plunged the heavy mass into Scylla’s torso.