A Genius Gamer Reincarnated into a Hero’s Family Chapter 282

Genius Gamer, Reincarnated into a Heroic Family Chapter 282

Ancient ruins (5)

Late in the morning, Count Delite, who woke up late, could not help but be astonished at the sight of a huge shadow that darkened the horizon vertically.

“What the hell is going on here!”

“I don’t know for sure, but the ground is rising and coming towards us!”

“It’s like waves on the earth… … .”

He gave quick instructions, even though he was sweating coldly.

“Everyone run fast in the opposite direction!”

As the expedition team quickly packed up their belongings and began to run away, Count Delite approached Harang, who was running at the forefront.

It wasn’t difficult to catch up because Harang was running slowly, keeping up with Taniya’s pace.

“Hey, what the hell is going on?”

“It seems that the owner of the ruins has started to attack the exploration team one by one.”

“You, are you the owner of the ruins?”

“That’s right. With such a sophisticated trap of this scale installed, it’s not like it’s without an owner. I think His Majesty the Count must have guessed it as well.”

“Ahem.”

Although they did not inform Harang or the other members of the expedition team, the wizards of the expedition team were actually beginning to understand the structure of this strange space to some extent.

There is nothing impossible in this world.

No matter how limited the space was, it was a structure that could be figured out if you just took enough time.

“Perhaps the owner of the ruins knows this too, so he seems to be planning to attack before the expedition team can fully understand this place.”

It would be great if we could wipe out the expedition team simply by observing anomalies occurring in space, but that wouldn’t be easy.

Although they are not here, in the case of Herael and Wilzed’s expeditions, there were 9-star strongmen, and in other expeditions, there were many famous strongmen and magicians.

These are not people who would risk their lives over something as simple as a spatial mutation.

“So does that mean this is the prelude to a full-scale attack?”

“No, that’s just a threat. While he’s moving through other spaces, he’s taking out the expeditions one by one, and he’s going to drain our health. Of course, this is not enough.”

It was likely that Brechakin, who was presumed to be the owner of the ruins, would lose health first.

But why did he do such a reckless thing? Because he had another way to recover his stamina.

‘It’s probably possible because he’s a demon. If he hunts humans and absorbs their life force, he can easily replenish his lost strength.’

The right to attack belongs to the opponent.

In that case, the best situation at this time would be for the demon noble Count Brechakin to attack Wilzed or Herael first without knowing anything.

If you haven’t recovered your strength yet, you’ll have a hard time even against a 9-star knight.

Brechakin, who previously thought that Chelain was the weakest, may lack the ability to gauge the strength of his opponents.

However, due to the mistake that day, Brechakin lost all his power and declined.

Will he repeat the same mistake again? If he is a evolving being, he won’t.

‘He’s been watching us for a long time without any particular variables.’

What could be the reason?

‘It must have been a process of selecting the weakest exploration team.’

A completely weak expedition would have been consumed by space without him having to go out himself, but there would be expeditions that didn’t do that.

If you choose the weakest of the surviving expeditions and absorb their power, it will be difficult to deal with them even if Herael and Wilzed combine their forces later.

‘… … You should always assume the worst.’

Simulations quickly rolled through Harang’s head.

So far, Harang and Taniya have shown themselves to be quite strong. Taniya’s ability to control the entire space is something that Brechakin must be wary of.

Most likely, he wouldn’t have come this way first.

The same goes for Herael and Wilzed.

No matter how much a 9-star power hides, it is bound to be revealed, and having stayed here for two days and having to fight monsters, it is clear that his strength has been revealed to some extent.

Count Brechakin will target the location of the 9-star knight last.

‘Not good. We need to find a way to join the other expedition as soon as possible.’

Harang’s expression hardened.

“Chelain. Is there a way to find the place you want in this space?”

-Hahaha, of course I do~ I’m a genius so I found it right away. But is there a reason why I should tell you?

“That’s enough. Just knowing that there is a way is enough.”

-……huh?

“If you can find a way quickly, I will find it quickly too.”

-What the… … .

Celine made a face of bewilderment. It was true that Harang was a genius, but Celine herself was also a genius who would be remembered for a century.

Besides, the statement that he had ‘found his confidence quickly’ was a lie.

It took several days for Harang to get lost in the Count’s space and join his companions. It had only been two days since Harang arrived here. The Count had even designed a perfect maze of space here in advance and had been waiting for hundreds of years.

This means that although it may be weaker than it was 500 years ago, the designed space itself is much more solid than it was then.

-Ha, okay. Okay. Let’s see how well you can do it… … .

“Oh, I see. I figured it out.”

-……huh?!

At first I thought it was a joke. It had only been a few seconds since he had just finished speaking. Thirty or forty seconds. That was how it felt.

But you already figured it out?

That blunt little kid with a red hair knows how to joke around.

I thought so.

“Everyone stop. Let’s move to the next space.”

“What? What… … .”

“Everyone, stop! For now, we’ll believe the shaman’s words!”

Harang stretched the sword forward as if to prove that he had not lied at all.

Crack, crack!

Then, cracks begin to appear in the space, and gaps slowly open.

Unlike this place, which was a complete field, this was a space of ruins where a desolate city lay dead.

“Go in that way. It’s the way to the upper part of the ruins.”

“how…….”

-That’s… … .

“Is it possible… …?”

It was the muttering of Count Deliten, Celian, and Taniya.

A situation that even the comrades of the legendary warrior cannot understand is unfolding before their eyes. Can ordinary people easily accept it?

-That’s ridiculous!

Unlike the absent-minded Celian, Count Delite quickly led the expedition team.

This was the difference in level.

Because Chelain was a being of such high status, almost at the peak, he immediately realized how absurd Harang’s antics were.

Count Deliten is only now realizing that he is ‘great’ as he is a 7-star master, but he has no idea how great he is, since his level is significantly lower.

Those who are of a low standard lack the cognitive ability to even look up to higher places. A sight that clearly shows the difference.

-……amazing.

Even though he had no body, Chelain felt goosebumps running through his entire body. It was a feeling he had once felt when he had dealt with him before.

Not only did he receive the swordsmanship of a 10-star swordsman that an 8-star swordsman could not even understand or look up to, but he even imitated it.

What was Celine thinking?

‘Above genius, there is truth.’

The old people called it ‘gijae’.

At one time, Chelain believed that there was no such thing as a journal.

Warrior Kaladan?

Although he was much stronger than Celain in swordsmanship, he thought that Celain could catch up if he tried hard enough.

I could see it. The footsteps of the warrior Kaladan were clearly visible, so I thought I could catch up if I just ran after them.

But in this case… … it’s different.

Harang wasn’t just running ahead like Kaladan.

It may sound funny, but Harang looked like he was flying.

Humans can’t fly.

Because they don’t have wings.

That’s why even if you see a flying human, you can’t follow it.

Even if you jump hard with both feet late, you can’t catch up with a person who is flying.

The method, the process, the speed, it’s impossible to handle with two feet.

That’s exactly what Chelain felt.

I have always watched the back of the warrior Kaladan running away all my life.

Now… … it’s different.

I even had the illusion that Harang was flying high into the sky.

She was a grumpy person.

There was a lot of jealousy, and because of that, there was a burning desire for improvement. This desire for improvement was distorted, and there were many times when I wanted to turn the tables by not only catching up with my opponent, but also by bringing him down.

So, while living as a companion of the warriors, Chelain never once helped anyone. If she had done favors to people as a saint, it would have been for the sake of maintaining her own image or for financial reasons.

-… … Hey, little Kaladan.

“Yes, go ahead.”

-Your method is great. But there is a better way. Well… …you will figure it out soon enough, but there is no need to waste time. I will tell you my method, so listen carefully. You will understand it right away.

“All right.”

However, Chelain is here for the first time today.

Without realizing it, I wanted to help someone first.

Help? That’s not it. Chelain consoled herself by saying, ‘I’m helping the lower class more than I am helping myself,’ but this wasn’t that kind of thing.

This is just… … .

He just wanted to claim a moral victory by saying that someday in the near future, he had ‘taught’ something to a being who would easily surpass even his own achievements.

But, even if she had such selfish and disgusting thoughts, what did she care? Chelain just wanted to help Harang in some way.

-How is it, do you understand?

Harang crossed fields and ruins, past crashing prows, past volcanic fields boiling with lava, through jungle, and past caves filled with jewels.

After crossing countless spaces, I came to understand Chelain’s way. Then, I finally realized.

“… …Celain. You must have been an incredible swordsman during your prime.”

Little is recorded of Chelain’s swordsmanship in history.

Because all history is beautifully packaged in a way that is advantageous to Caladan.

Was the swordsman so strong that the saint called him Caladan’s rival? Much of Chelain’s fighting prowess was erased from history because it was considered bad for image making.

Because of that, Harang had hardly heard of how Celine used swordsmanship. When he had faced her before, he had lost all of his auras, so he had not been able to see any proper swordsmanship.

But now I know.

Just hearing the explanation of how Chelain navigates space made me feel like I was dancing the sword dance in my head.

“Your swordsmanship… was very splendid and warm.”

Her swordsmanship was not a flashy dance move.

Although it was slow, it enveloped people as if it was shining sunlight, and those who were embraced by the sunlight felt a warm sensation and were able to close their eyes comfortably.

-You… … How did you… … learn my swordsmanship?

“I can feel it. Your swordsmanship, which was not left behind in the world, was more affectionate than any other swordsmanship.”

-… … .

Chelain was left speechless.

It wasn’t because I was once again amazed by Harang’s talent.

Because no one has ever described his swordsmanship as ‘affectionate’.

In fact, that was the case.

Her swordsmanship was bestowed upon her by her master to protect someone.

Although it was used in a war of slaughter, no one dared to use the word affectionate to refer to Saint Celaine’s swordsmanship.

If you have ever seen how cruel and cold-blooded Chelain’s swordsmanship tears his enemies to pieces, such words will disappear into thin air.

However, Harang did not just see Chelain’s swordsmanship with his own eyes, but felt it with his whole body.

Rather than being a swordsman who deals with monsters, he was only accepting pure swordsmanship that revealed Chelain’s personality and disposition.

“There’s a horde of monsters up ahead! Damn it!”

At Count Delite’s words, Harang pulled out his sword and flew high into the sky.

Kaladan’s swordsmanship resembles that of all herbivores. It is a brutal swordsmanship that is only for killing, biting and cutting down enemies like a wild beast.

But now, the swordsmanship that Harang displays has a completely different character.

It was as warm and cozy as if sunlight was pouring down from the sky… … .

Such a peaceful dance was unfolding at the tip of his sword.

“What, what is it… … .”

Even Taniya was taken aback when she saw Harang dealing with the monster as if he was taking it easy.

The atmosphere was completely different from Harang’s previous ones.

That feeling. I’ve felt it somewhere before.

‘Chelain… …?’

She could tell right away because she had been possessed by her own body.

That swordsmanship was completely similar to Chelain’s feeling.

Of course, Harang’s imitation wasn’t perfect because he hadn’t been taught swordsmanship at all. He changed the basic style of the Kaladan swordsmanship to Chelain’s leisurely style, so it was awkward and didn’t have as much power as before.

But, for some reason, I felt a sense of relief. When I watched his sword dance, it felt like everything was now resolved.

‘The saint has arrived! I’m here, so you can relax and take a nap!’

Long ago, I felt as if the strong back of the saint who had confidently appeared before people in danger and protected them all was faintly visible before my eyes… … .

-How do you know me…?

Chelain’s surprising question.

Since he had no body, he obviously had no vocal cords to control his voice, but his voice sounded somehow choked up. Something deep inside his chest had made him feel emotional, and even his voice had changed.

Harang just smiles and answers.

“You taught me this wonderful feeling of protecting everyone.”

-Me, me… … ?

“Yes. I have never seen your true form, but I can tell because I can feel your soul. The essence of your soul, and the nature of your swordsmanship… … is moving to protect people.”

As he said that and cut down the last monster, space opened up again.

After carrying the sword, Chelain lowered her head as she watched him confidently walk into the space under the pouring sunlight.

Because she was in the form of a spirit, other people could not see her, but Taniya was the only one who could see Chelain.

This time, Taniya didn’t play around either.

-I swung my sword to protect everyone… …?

Me, who was always selfish and lived my life struggling to beat that bastard Karla just once?

It wasn’t even that funny.

Somehow, just from Harang’s words, she felt as if her entire life had been comforted, so for a long time, Celine couldn’t move from that spot.

I regret it.

I could have lived a little better life.

At the same time, I had this thought.

‘… … If it’s that boy, I might be able to convey my swordsmanship and will, which were unknown and abandoned to everyone.’

Chelain clenched her fists.

I felt that desire more than the desire to acquire a body.

I want to make my swordsmanship known to the world.

Such a strong desire.