Money-grubbing Necromancer (174)
Hancia looked at Lucas.
It was a reunion after eight years.
Despite this, not a single word of conversation was exchanged between the two.
‘Same.’
Even when I was young.
And even now.
Lucas’ eyes were still cold, almost blinding.
‘Snake eyes.’
She had clearly made up her mind before we met, but the fear engraved in her body was something she could not control.
Memories of the terrible pain I suffered in front of an unknown machine.
Even the watchful eyes of the numerous members surrounding him.
Memories from over ten years ago came flooding back.
The surroundings became pitch black.
My hands were trembling without me knowing it.
Thud. Thud.
My heart was pounding.
My hands began to break out in cold sweat.
My breathing became rapid and my vision became blurry. It was like some kind of trauma.
Hansia gritted her teeth.
It felt like I was going to bow my head in submission to the cold gaze.
That was when.
A large hand grabbed hers. It was a slightly calloused, soft hand.
I turned my head.
Before she knew it, Kim Min-woo was staring at her with a big smile.
As if you were doing very well.
For a moment, warmth returned to my cold body. My senses became clearer.
She thought with determination in her clear gaze.
‘… … Yes, not anymore.’
He himself is not Grief’s tool.
She is not the material to complete Lucas. Her affiliation was not with Grief, who had caused her pain all her life.
Who protected me, accepted me as a comrade, and enlightened me.
The Korean guild was truly my affiliation. Above all, it was a strong breakwater.
Her world was bright and open.
Her gaze no longer wavered. Lucas, who was looking at her with interest, said.
“Your complexion has improved a lot. Have you been enjoying your pastime?”
“No. I will enjoy it from now on. Today will be the last time I see your face.”
Lucas, who had been sneer at those words, replied.
“No. You will come back eventually, my daughter.”
daughter?
It was complete nonsense.
If you ever thought of yourself as a daughter, if you ever thought of yourself as a blood relative.
Lucas shouldn’t have done that.
She turned around.
Kim Min-woo’s face appeared.
In that moment she realized.
Useless worries.
Anxiety and such.
That wasn’t the important thing.
The best she can show Kim Min-woo right now is.
“I believe you will win.”
It was an unshakable faith.
Kim Min-woo nodded quietly.
“It will be so. Like it always has been. Today too.”
Two people got into the vehicle.
Griff’s car started to chase the car that started to move ahead.
* * *
Lucas’s eyes lit up as he watched the scenery flowing outside the window.
Hansia.
A being like the last puzzle piece that will complete you.
When he was first born and cried, that brilliant memory still remained vivid in the old man’s mind. A talent that shone so brilliantly that he dared not look at it.
I could dare to say it.
This child will be his most perfect masterpiece.
That was the first time I felt love.
That I couldn’t help but love you so terribly.
Even the most beautiful jewel in the world cannot compare to my daughter’s talent.
A very precious treasure.
That’s why I wanted to have it.
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All of that beautiful talent, without leaving a single drop behind.
So I had it.
I was greedy like an insatiable beast.
Until the stomach bursts and its contents spill out.
‘It’s really unfortunate… … .’
Even with the help of the high priest, he was only able to take away 80% of the talent.
That was Lucas’s limit.
In that way, Hansia was left with only a talent that was not even half as good as an apple. Nevertheless, her talent still shone. It was like a tree that gives generously.
So maybe that’s why I let my guard down.
‘Since when did it start?’
The talent that had shone so brightly that it was impossible to look at began to lose its shine.
It was the first time Lucas felt embarrassed.
Because I always knew you would shine.
Because I thought it would remain shining.
At least until he absorbs all the talent.
Lucas was filled with fear every time he saw Hancia getting thinner day by day.
What if she dies before I can absorb her remaining talents?
So what if this brilliant talent ends up being imperfect?
It was such a terrible ending. Letting Hansia loose from the family as if to grazing.
That’s why I gave it to my mother and made her whisper my love to me so thoroughly.
Despite all the effort, despite all the careful attention paid.
‘The light did not return.’
As if death had been postponed, the light was just fading out a little slower. That was why Lucas devoted himself to his closed-door training.
We need to digest the huge talent as soon as possible so that we can absorb the remaining talent as well.
however…….
“What a beautiful light.”
It was the last moment.
The daughter turned around with a cynical look.
It was when that daughter had a conversation with Kim Min-woo.
A brilliant halo of light enveloped his eyes, just as it had long ago, when she had let out a mighty cry.
Uncontrollable drool dripped from the corners of my mouth. I was so hungry I couldn’t stand it.
I wanted to quickly absorb that talent into my own hands.
Then it will be perfect.
A brilliant talent will be embedded in your body.
You will be able to see more than just the ‘priest’ of shadows.
‘I guess I’ll have to hurry.’
I see, it seems like she became so bright because she was entangled with Kim Min-woo.
If I killed Kim Min-woo in today’s duel, I didn’t know when that light would go out. If it were up to me, I would change the conditions of the duel right away.
Instead of killing, go in a different direction.
If we take her hostage, it will be so much easier to extract Hansia’s talents.
But that was also difficult.
‘The High Priest is watching this matter.’
-You know that too, Kim Min-woo. That cunning and treacherous servant.
The perception was very poor.
Of course, you’ll want to get a clean finish to this duel.
You don’t want any variables.
So I had no choice but to kill him.
In that case, there was no choice but to escort Hansia to Germany as quickly as possible after the duel.
“I’ll be back right after work is done. Get ready in advance.”
“Understood, my lord.”
The members who answered loyally were visible. Their unwavering eyes were confident of victory.
The same was true for Lucas.
* * *
The vehicle was chased by numerous broadcasters and broadcasters of all kinds.
The destination is Ilseong Training Center.
It was the best training facility in Korea.
Of course, the training center also boasted the best facilities.
But I couldn’t get inside.
“I’m sorry. Only authorized personnel are allowed to enter from here on out.”
“Ugh… … Are you really going to risk your lives for both of us? Like the possibility of the conditions changing or something like that… … .”
“None. Not yet.”
The bodyguards shook their heads firmly and said:
A duel to the death.
Even though bloody battles have become a daily occurrence, it was impossible for such content to be broadcast on public airwaves.
Of course, this duel was a private duel.
It didn’t matter though.
This was because important figures attended this duel as notaries.
“This is Seo Young-gil from SKS News. We are currently in front of the Ilseong Training Center, which has been selected as the duel venue. The notaries for this duel include the Minister of Awakening, Sword Master, Shinchang, Kwonwang, and Dokma… … .”
“On the French side, Miss Isabella is a notary… … .”
“The Griff family also calls upon the Awakened members of their allies… … .”
“According to breaking news that just came in, government officials from the US and China… … .”
A man holding a cell phone passed cautiously among the reporters who were so diligently delivering the news.
He gulped as he saw the bodyguard staring intently through his sunglasses.
“I was invited and came, but… … .”
“Do you have an invitation?”
“Yes, here… … .”
New YouTuber Kammuk.
Real name: Lee Man-ho.
He politely extended an invitation.
The bodyguard who saw that nodded.
“I understand. As written on the invitation, filming is only allowed until the beginning of the duel. Are you aware of this?”
“Yes, of course!”
“Come on in.”
Lee Man-ho went inside.
Soon, one by one, weighty international figures began to step into the training center. Kim Min-woo and Lucas were the same. The reporters who saw them gulped.
Even though it was being broadcast live, I couldn’t believe it.
‘Is it really sticking?’
‘This?’
The situation is that they are already sending awakened people who are famous as notaries from all over the world to get out. The name value of those audience members alone is enough to turn a country upside down.
This meant that the ripple effect of the duel between Kim Min-woo and Lucas was that huge.
If only Korean and German officials had gathered, it might have been different, but now that more than 20 countries have sent ‘notaries’, the possibility of manipulation is now almost impossible.
“Ah! According to the news I just received, the duel will start in two minutes… … .”
The reporters began to parrot the news they had received.
* * *
Sword, Shinchang, Kwonwang, Dokma.
Starting with the four masters, Isabella, who was in Korea, and even the ambassadors of each country participated in this duel as notaries.
The only unique thing was that one new YouTuber was also invited.
Kim Min-woo, who had been talking to people with connections, approached Kam-muk with a big smile.
“Please take good care of the filming today. You know? Just right.”
“Yes, just leave it to me!”
Kammuk bowed his head as if he was embarrassed and shook my hand.
The duel scene could not be broadcast live on public broadcasting.
It would be nice if someone could take pictures of the inside to leave evidence.
‘Otherwise, all kinds of nonsense will come out.’
Let’s look at the swordsmanship.
I’m very close with this person.
Even though he retired a long time ago, he is a ranker much higher than Lucas.
It wouldn’t be strange if people started to suspect that he had been sneaking around inside the training center.
Of course, it was ridiculous to say something like that in a situation where heavyweight figures from each country were gathered together… … .
‘It’s better to just leave evidence that you defeated him cleanly through a duel.’
Kammuk was the person chosen for that very role.
When the duel begins, a pure white energy will rise up around you and you will move to your respective positions.
You just need to film up to that point.
Then there wouldn’t be any nonsense. Kammuk was a new YouTuber who had the self-control to film just up to that point.
So I called.
‘I personally like it too.’
Because I often watched his analysis broadcasts.
Anyway.
I locked eyes with Lucas inside a large smokehouse. There were already a lot of guarantors above B-class who had no vested interest.
There was no need for them to say any more words to each other.
“I, Kim Min-woo, here challenge Lucas to a duel.”
“I, Lucas, accept this duel.”
[‘Duel’ is activated!]
[Please set detailed conditions!]
“They say a promise is worth more than a thousand pieces of gold.”
“I agree with that one.”
Lucas answered calmly and stated the conditions.
“If one of you loses his life, you lose. The duel will not end before then. Do you agree?”
“Sure.”
Kim Min-woo smiled and nodded.
[The condition is set to ‘win by taking away the opponent’s life!’]
[The range of the arena is inside this training ground!]
[No one can enter or leave the arena until the victory conditions are met.]
[There are five or more guarantors!]
[The duel is established!]
That moment.
A pure white energy flowed out from the training ground, and Kim Min-woo and Lucas’ positions moved to either end.
[The duel begins in 10 seconds!]
Whomever you believe in and support.
Regardless of nationality, everyone gulped.
The die has been cast.
“Master, you know very well that there is no turning back now, right? But you are a world-class ranker, so you should know.”
“If it were me, I would summon a summoner instead of talking nonsense. Even so, it would be pointless.”
Lucas speaks coldly.
“What should I do with this?”
“… … ?”
Kim Min-woo pulled out his commander’s sword and spun it around as he spoke.
“It would be a waste to use a slaughter knife to kill a chicken. I think this sword would be enough for you.”
Lucas, who had been cynical, began to slowly gather mana.
Because there was no reason to respond to that nagging.
“What a pitiful will.”
Lucas said coldly with just one second left.
[The duel begins!]
Then he reached out his hand.
[Heart Control (SS)… … .]
With the intention of bursting the guy’s heart.
Kim Min-woo stares at it intently.
It was when Lucas began to inwardly mock her for not even being able to react properly.
Not only that, the intangible magic that was rushing in was cut in two.
Crunch!
An arm flew into the air with a fountain of blood.
Wrinkled arms.
When Geomseon saw that, he jumped up from his seat.
‘… … Heart check?’
His pupils were dilated to the point where they could not get any bigger.
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