Episode 276
Large penetrating wound.
It was a serious injury that could not be recovered.
The blood continued to pour out without stopping.
“······Seniors.”
The hem of my clothes was soaked, but that didn’t bother me one bit.
My vision became blurry and my breathing became difficult.
I have witnessed countless people die throughout my past and present lives, but this was my first experience like this.
I couldn’t quite calm the pounding in my chest.
‘why?’
Suddenly, the image of Dang Sang-jin, hemorrhaging blood and staggering around, came to mind.
The decisive moment that decided the death of the Poison King.
There was no special omen or anything.
I didn’t really get the feeling that the Blood Witch had the upper hand in the fight.
The poison king was injured while we were not seeing him, and it did not seem to have worsened during the fierce battle.
Above all, the Blood Flower Witch herself had a bewildered expression on her face.
As if he doesn’t understand why he won.
‘is it.’
It didn’t take long to realize why.
The martial arts that the Blood Flower Witch learned was Sosu-gong.
The biggest characteristic of Sosu Gong was that it benefited the practitioner by stealing the vitality of others.
Improving martial arts, recovering from injuries, replenishing energy, etc.
Aside from the fact that it was an inhumane martial art, there was no other martial art that was as unrivaled as it was.
Of course, no matter how much of a Sosu-gong practitioner he was, the amount of vitality he could extort from his opponent during battle was only minimal.
Its effectiveness was incomparable to dragging a young man into bed and absorbing his vital energy.
I myself have faced off against the Blood Witch several times, but I have still been fine.
Even if a little of his vitality was stolen, he would be able to recover quickly if he got enough rest.
‘It’s my fault.’
The problem was that Tang Sang-jin was an old man over 100 years old.
I should have taken into account the fact that, unlike me, he was an old man with not much left to live.
If left alone, he would die within five years.
The forced march of the past few days had drained a great deal of my energy.
Having dealt with the Blood Witch in such a state, it could be said that it was natural for the body to reach its limits.
[I am rather worried about the head of the Taesang family. Yonsei is Yonsei, isn’t it? I feel bad because I feel like they are forcing an unreasonable schedule.]
[Who is worried about whom?]
Instead of just casually asking about his physical condition, I should have inquired more persistently.
When he said he would stay here to buy time for the rescue team to escape, he should not have obediently allowed it.
My complacency and carelessness led to this result.
“please! “Open your eyes!”
The image of Dang Seo-yeon hugging Dang Sang-jin’s body and bursting into tears came into view.
“Come to your senses!”
The voice of Guiju Samjeol, asking why he was making such a stupid expression, penetrated my ear.
The demonic cultists, energized by the death of the Poison King, were shouting and rushing towards us.
‘······.’
Even though it was an urgent situation, for some reason, I couldn’t get any strength into my body.
It didn’t feel real, like I was watching someone else’s work.
“Tsk!”
Jangjiang Johyeop looked at me once, clicked his tongue, ran forward, and swung his fishing rod.
[Can you move?]
[It’s been a while since I wanted to see your face.]
[It’s not a bad idea. I agree.]
When I think about it, Dang Sang-jin has been friendly to me ever since I first met him.
Even when he saved me from almost being killed by a vampire.
Even when I went to South Manchuria.
Even after the rescue team was formed.
They showed that they consistently gave and respected me.
‘I thought I had become insensitive to the deaths of others a long time ago.’
It was my first time.
Watching the death of someone who truly gave for me.
I never thought that a day would come when I would be so emotional in the middle of the battlefield.
‘At this point, I can’t say anything to Baekwoongeom.’
It was a time when I was rubbing my face with my sleeve while smiling bitterly.
Suddenly, Tang Seo-yeon let out a scream-like cry.
“grandfather!”
“Don’t cry.”
An old, grayish voice followed.
Did you say it’s a half-light cycle?
Dang Sang-jin, who had barely regained consciousness, was stroking Dang Seo-yeon’s face with his trembling hand.
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It was a peaceful expression that contrasted with his pale white face.
“love. “My granddaughter, it won’t hurt if you put it in your eyes.”
“······.”
“I should have told you sooner. “Why haven’t I done this easy thing until now?”
Tang Seo-yeon’s expression became miserably distorted.
It looked precarious, as if it might collapse at any moment.
What Dang Sang-jin said to me earlier passed through my mind.
[A selfish, self-righteous and stubborn old monster. It wasn’t until I was able to see myself from an objective perspective that I decided to change.]
[It was not an easy task. Changing the impressions in other people’s minds isn’t as simple as you think. At that time, it was Yuna who first approached me and extended her hand.]
[Yuna was a special person to me, but at the same time, she was a sore finger. Although she didn’t show it on the outside, that child had been hurt quite a bit by the looks and reactions of people around her. It was such a pity, but thanks to you, I have one less thing to worry about.]
Dang Sang-jin and Dang Seo-yeon.
A grand-grandson with a close relationship.
What emotions are the two people feeling right now?
I couldn’t even guess.
Dang Sang-jin, who looked away from Dang Seo-yeon, looked back at me and said.
“sorry. You confidently told me not to worry and then this happened. “My poor judgment has put you in danger.”
“No one here blames you.”
“I’ll give it back exactly as it was said. Don’t blame yourself. “You didn’t do anything wrong.”
“······.”
“It may sound irresponsible, but I’m glad that I was able to meet the end worthy of a warrior.”
A faint smile appeared on Tang Sangjin’s lips.
It felt so painful that I couldn’t bear it.
The hand holding the fence suddenly gained strength.
“Please take care of Seoyeon…”
Dang Sang-jin’s hand, which was caressing Dang Seo-yeon’s face, fell weakly.
As I watched Dang Sang-jin quietly close his eyes, I let out a long breath.
“······under.”
A soft laugh escaped his lips.
When I looked back, the members of the rescue team and the demonic cultists were entangled together and engaged in a melee.
“Mak!”
“Don’t let them get to you!”
The appearance of the Germans struggling to prevent the demons from approaching this direction was especially noticeable.
Everything was annoying.
Even the Blood Flower Witch who shed her sorrow with a triumphant expression.
The magicians also laugh loudly after confirming the death of the Poison King.
I didn’t think I could bear it without destroying everything.
“this!”
“When are those guys over there?”
Guizhou Samjeol shouted with a frustrated expression.
The rescue team’s soldiers turned their heads and sighed.
A group of demonic cultists who had secretly returned to the rear had blocked the escape route.
The appearance of the masked person leading the group was familiar to my eyes.
‘Yeongeumdaeju.’
They were guys who annoyed people until the very end.
In the front is a chasing party of the Demonic Cult, including the Blood Flower Witch.
At the rear is a separate unit, including Yeongeumdae.
There was nowhere to run.
The term “desperate life” must have been used to describe this situation.
From the beginning, when Dang Sang-jin died, the route to escape was virtually blocked.
Even if you try to break through the relatively weak rear, the Blood Witch will not just sit there and watch.
‘no. There is no way.’
I walked slowly and muttered in my mind.
There was only one way for the group to escape this place alive.
“Haha!”
“Heavenly Dragon! “That damn neck is mine!”
“Kill! “I will give 100 gold coins to anyone who takes advantage of this guy!”
The demons who broke through the checkpoint formed by the Taoist monks of the Jeomchang sect rushed towards me.
I swept at them with cool eyes and swung my sword sideways.
Sigh!
The bodies of the demon cultists, cut into pieces by a single sword, were rolling around on the floor.
The horsemen, who were blinded by the prize money and were rushing at him without hesitation, opened their eyes wide.
“what······!”
“Don’t be scared! He must be tired too! “If they all attack at once…!”
bang! Quad deuk!
The new model of the man who was encouraging the demons around him was thrown roughly against the wall.
The face, so distorted that it was unrecognizable, struck fear into the surrounding demonic cultists.
“······.”
I brushed off the blood from my sword and quickened my pace.
As I passed the rescue team’s soldiers and stepped forward, silence fell over the area.
“······What have you done?”
Jangjiang Johyup asked me with a trembling voice.
Instead of answering the question, he pointed with his eyes in the direction where Tang Seo-yeon was located.
It was an unspoken request to protect her instead of me.
‘That’s funny.’
I raised the corners of my mouth and smiled eerily.
It was a choice I would never have made if I had been in my past life.
‘Self-sacrifice. ‘This kind of thing is far from my taste.’
An unrefined, explosive energy spread around.
Every time I took a step forward, the demons took a step back, increasing the distance between me and me.
Absolutely! Quick!
The atmosphere was distorted and electric currents jumped.
I made eye contact with the Blood Witch, who had a stern expression, and chanted in a low voice.
“I didn’t like you for four years.”
The informal language flowed so naturally that even I was surprised.
Habits established over decades were broken in an instant.
The bondage that had bound me for so long was released so easily that I felt dejected.
‘Okay.’
I consoled myself and injected energy into Damro.
The poison king’s last words, asking for Tang Seoyeon, continued to linger in my ears.
‘I made a reasonable decision.’
It was a situation where we were surrounded front and back.
If I didn’t sacrifice myself here and now, everyone would die.
If you’re going to die anyway, shouldn’t you take as many enemies with you as possible?
‘I don’t know about anyone else, but I will definitely kill the Blood Witch, who is the culprit of all of this.’
I thought it would be no problem to organize my thoughts again.
It wasn’t that I was consumed by anger and made a wrong decision.
I was rational enough now.
“Whoa.”
My inner energy was boiling over.
My whole body was overflowing with vitality.
I felt joy at the feeling of omnipotence, as if I could do anything.
Googoo googung!
The energy amplified by the explosive magic attack spread out and encroached on the entire area.
“I wanted to try it at least once.”
“······?”
“I am an absolute expert who occupied the first place in the eight great demon armies and used golden techniques. “Which side is on top?”
In my past life, I didn’t get a chance to answer my questions.
Because he was stabbed in the back by his narrow-minded second brother and lost his life in vain.
‘Blood Flower Witch. ‘He is a worthy opponent to ignite the final flame.’
Qarring! bang!
A thunderstorm rang out.
The atmosphere in the area shook violently.
Perfect!
As soon as she snapped her fingers, a white sphere formed in front of the Blood Witch.
The number was a whopping three.
“Huh!”
The magnificent Blood Witch quickly covered her face with both hands.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak!
The next moment, a tremendous explosion engulfed her new form.
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