Chapter 143: In a grand way (3)

Chapter 143: In a grand way (3)

Harkons voice rang around my ears.

On the battlefield between life and death, the sword aura becomes thicker and takes on its own color.

I guessed I was really at the crossroads of life and death.

I didnt understand those words before.

But once I saw it, I realized it right away.

I looked at the sword as time slowed down.

Sss

The advanced level of sword aura, sword force.

The blade had turned a dark black color like jet black.

Silver haze surrounded that jet-black sword body.

Did this mean the color was specific to the user?

Was it embodying my silver hair in my dark history?The original appearance of this chapter can be found at Ñøv€lß1n.

Anyway.

Anyone would be able to tell that it was my, Lee Hoyeols, sword force.

However, what was more important than the sword force was the sword aura.

This was also thanks to Grandfels talent.

Like how I had grasped the state of magic at once. I was able to naturally realize how different sword force was from sword aura.

It also showed how difficult it was to reach the ranks of the sword force.

Well, you could tell just by looking at the current situation, right?

Even with Grandfels talent, it was a field that could only be reached by dying.

I wanted to feel this tremendous growth in a leisurely way.

[Status abnormality, Bleeding occurs.]

[Caution: Your vitality is too low.]

[Caution: Your vitality is too low.]

The shiny message from earlier must have been so chaotic.

Sk

The sword force cut down the demons.

Woosh

The crossbow bolts shot out.

It all became slower than ever before.

I really felt that my body had reached its limit.

I had no choice but to hold out as always.

Even with the pride of Granfel, this was too much.

But as I had guessed before entering the Arcana Continent.

Hit

Swaaa

I never stopped hunting even for a moment.

If the movement had slowed down.

If I had any energy left, I would hunt down at least one more demon.

I yelled at my screaming body.

This is unreasonable.

Youre being unreasonable, Grandfel.

Really, it was typical of my dark history.

Death or whatever.

It was like a ghost from the stormy pubescent days when I had nothing to be afraid of. But I was grateful for that.

If it werent for me back then, I wouldnt be able to handle this battlefield.

Crackle!

With that noise.

Mana scattered in the air.

The dragon of mana that had reached its limit oxidized.

[Evil Earth Dragons Fang] returned to my inventory.

I was the only one on the ground now.

The eyes of dozens and millions of demons were focused only on me.

[Lv.900: Wandering Giant Helldog]

[Lv.950: Evangelist of Despair]

[Lv.1,000: Loser of the Western Demon World, Laxioros]

Damn all of them

No, these levels were so far away that they went out of my reach.

However, what scared me more than my embarrassment was that among these numerous demons, not a single high-ranking demon king showed up.

Well, just to catch one person.

I supposed there was no need for high-ranking demons to step forward.

I recited.

You have a poor attitude in welcoming distinguished guests.

Even when I looked like I was about to collapse at any moment, I could speak properly.

But did they see I was at my limits?

I heard someones voice.

As expected, you are the last survivor of Akshan! I, Laxioros, Loser of the West, acknowledge you. You are foolishly brave until the end. It would be a waste to treat you like a cowardly human!

The Loser of the Western Demon World, Laxioros.

The guy on top of the giant beast-type demon spoke.

Great. I will grant you the opportunity to serve this body even after death. Anyone is welcome! Take possession of that demon hunters body! Possess him! Then, I will grant you the honor of participating in the battle to conquer the demon king on an equal footing with Laxioros!

It seemed they were fighting for the demon kings seat?

The demons were living a good life.

While we lived day by day, not knowing what monsters or demons would come from the rupture.

And what?

Youre going to possess me?

I have a lot to say, but I

Dont engage in unnecessary conversation with prey.

Instead of speaking, I moved my fingers.

Clang

Laxioros raised his palm and blocked the bolt.

I hadnt expected it to work.

He seemed ticked by it.

He looked at his pierced palm and let out a chuckle.

Hahaha!

His pupils turned black.

Is this your last resort? Akshans last survivor!

He even made a wordplay?

You do all sorts of things, too.

But it was over.

Sneak

I stretched out both my hands holding the sword and crossbow.

Have you finally realized it? Demon hunter! Its over! All of it!

Gulp

I could hear the sound of demons swallowing their saliva.

Sneer

I heard laughter, half in joy and half in mockery.

How arrogant. You are inhumanly arrogant. Did you think you could achieve anything by hunting down demon kings and great evil? I never thought you would come here alone! Its beyond arrogant, its foolish!

The evil eyes of the night sky flinched at that declaration.

From full moon to new moon.

The evil eyes that filled the night sky smiled.

Perhaps because I fell on the Arcana continent.

Suddenly, I thought Akshan.

Did Akshans demon hunters feel like this, too?

*

Iron Castle.

Damn it!

Leader of the dwarves, Chainwalker Hardrock, vented his anger.

Seriously, this is the only way!

Everything went as expected.

Akshans survivors.

Demons rushed in to kill the last demon hunter, and the Iron Castles secret weapon was used to wipe out those demons.

When he heard about the plan through the spirit, Haiel, he couldnt help but feel skeptical. This was the maximum output of the Iron Castle.

This meant that no matter how great Hoyeol was in magic, it would be impossible for him to block it without taking damage.

Nevertheless, trust me. Hoyeol-nim told me to tell you that.

But what was an oath?

It was something that they could only obey.

Moreover, the oath with Akshan could never be broken.

He had no choice but to follow his plan despite his concerns.

But was this really a planned procedure?

Chainwalker and other dwarves witnessed the whole situation.

Thats not an amount he can handle alone!

Chainwalker! We should join him now!

We cant lose Akshans survivor like this!

At the end, they caught sight of Hoyeol reaching out his sword and crossbow.

Anyone could see that he was being cornered.

Was there really a way?

Although he constantly had doubts, Chainwalker had no choice but to make a decision.

One betrayal is enough. We just have to trust Akshan.

Crack

Launch.

The mana ray cannon engulfed millions of demons.

Using the aftermath of the explosion as a driving force, the Iron Castle moved.

Unsurprisingly, their retreat was also part of the plan that Hoyeol had made.

Chainwalker gritted his teeth.

Do you think we deserve to be worried about you?

He got lost in thought for a moment.

!

Haiel.

His thoughts reached the spirit.

Haiel was Hoyeols contract spirit.

She was like the proof that Hoyeol was alive.

And he witnessed it.

For some reason.

Haiel went beyond elegance and radiated a noble light.

Haiel, Sir Hoyeol?

Haiel answered Chainwalkers question.

Theres nothing to worry about. Hes safe. As usual.

In a voice more gracious than ever before.

.

.

.

Picking the rupture closest to the Mage Tower was useless.

What?

My body was in perfect condition.

So to sum it up in one line.

Back in the days when Arcana was just a game.

I woke up after lying down in the VR capsule.

I felt similar fatigue to that.

From night to dawn.

I was constantly beating and fighting.

When I checked the time, only two hours had passed.

I wanted to go back to the Mage Tower right away.

The procedure was to check if Marcelo was fine.

But then I remembered all the forms I had at the roundtable meeting.

After making that much commotion, wouldnt it be a little embarrassing to return in just two hours? I looked around at the rupture.

As expected, considering the messages that appeared. It was better to take my time to come back.

!

But I checked.

My jacket, shirt, and slacks were torn to shreds.

There were no wounds left, but the bloodstains remained.

My skin was clearly visible.

I was embarrassed too.

There was no way that Grandfel could tolerate such rag-tag clothing.

I immediately manifested a portal.

Two hours and it was already a mess.

First, I had to change my clothes first.

I returned with a movement full of restraint.

I should change and then go out again.

But in spite of my determination.

Knock knock

There was an urgent knock.

If I just pretended it didnt exist, would it leave?

I replied as if I had been waiting.

Wait.

First, lets button up.

You may come in.

At my permission, the door opened.

It was Belliere who opened the door and came in.

Wearing Duke Swallins cherished item, Belliere said to me.

I didnt expect you to come back so soon.

I hadnt expected it either.

Marcelo. No, Chief Marcelo woke up!

I knew that.

Still, I was relieved to hear that he was awake.

?

Having delivered the news, Belliere soon turned to the rags neatly hung on the chair. Shredded, blood-stained clothing. I didnt even have the chance to open my mouth.

Chief Lee Hoyeol? What are those clothes?

Belliere asked with a trembling voice.

How? What happened to you on the Arcana cCntinent?

This guys personality.

If I heard something wrong, I couldnt just sit back and listen.

I said shamelessly while adjusting my clothes.

I didnt get hit.

?

I hunted millions of demons.

What?!

Well, we died together, but I didnt say anything wrong, did I?