Episode 250
250. Episode 250
‘Empire?’
At first, I wondered what he was talking about. It wasn’t something that would come out of the mouth of someone called the Pirate King.
However, I could roughly guess the situation through the uniform he was wearing and the atmosphere he was in.
‘You said you were a pirate, but are you a traitor who broke away from the empire?’
His uniform was stained with blood and torn here and there. His upright posture and the sword neatly tucked into his waist proved that he was a proper soldier.
For some unknown reason, he seems to have left the empire and settled here as the Pirate King.
‘Well, it’s understandable that there would be a misunderstanding.’
Se-un attacked the wharf without any good reason.
Just by looking at his attire, you could tell he wasn’t a pirate, and he didn’t seem to have any grudge against pirates, so they probably mistook him for an empire member.
“I thought you had given up, but you were still after my neck. Those dirty chains are stronger than I thought.”
Se-Woon, who was about to tell her that it was a mistake, soon remembered the true nature of the ordeal.
Although we cannot be certain yet, it is most likely that trials are created based on various situations, such as someone’s experience or history.
If that’s true, it would be better to continue the story accordingly, regardless of what misunderstandings the other person may have.
That is the true direction of this ordeal, the shortcut to the most perfect hidden piece.
“Does it matter now?”
“I guess you’re a mercenary, judging by the way you speak like that. If you’re a dog of the Empire, you’d probably consider this important.”
I didn’t give a clear answer because I was afraid that if I tried to fit the story into something plausible, it would arouse suspicion.
Indeed, since I gave a vague answer, the other side misunderstood.
“Judging by your skills, this must be the last desperate measure the Empire has prepared.”
He pulled out his weapon.
A sword in one hand, a gun in the other.
Both weapons looked like they were fairly high-grade items, judging by the intricate craftsmanship on them.
It doesn’t look like a pirate’s weapon, so it’s probably something he used when he was in the navy.
To be granted a weapon like that, one must have had a fairly high rank.
“I, the Third Naval Operations Commander. No, the Pirate King, Balstark. I will defeat you and break the last shackles of the Empire.”
The Pirate King, Balstark.
He raises his sword, gives a brief salute, and leaps towards Seun.
Of course, he is not a pirate. I don’t know why he betrayed the empire, arrived at Pirate Island, and rose to the position of Pirate King, but he is too upright to be called a pirate.
‘Well, it doesn’t matter.’
It would be nice if his story could lead to the Hidden Piece, but Seun’s original goal was to realize and combine the secrets of martial arts.
And you could tell by his first steps.
I hope that through this battle I can achieve what I wish for.
– The Taegeuk Sword is strengthened through internal energy.
Seun and Balstark’s swords clashed.
He was swinging his sword with one hand, as he was holding a gun in his other hand, but his strength was strong enough to match Seun’s sword.
Even though he tried to use the Taegeuk sword’s magic to send the sword’s path flowing, his sword stubbornly followed Seun’s sword.
“Soft sword. It’s a sword technique that has been completely forgotten in the Empire. Are you from the Kingdom of Istan?”
A sword trying to avoid and a sword trying to catch.
As the two swords were tenaciously entangled, he suddenly released his grip on the sword and raised his other hand. Then, without hesitation, he pulled the trigger.
bang!
A bullet fired from right in front of his nose flew towards Se-un’s forehead.
Durandal could not block it as it bounced off Balstark’s sword.
The simplest and most effective way to use both sword and gun simultaneously.
It was a surprise attack that was difficult to avoid even with a Nichukong, but Seun’s advanced technique made it possible.
– The movements of the Butterfly Gliding skill become faster through internal energy.
Seun’s body swayed along with the air pushed out as the bullet passed.
Avoid the trajectory of the pistol naturally, like a butterfly fluttering in a small breeze.
“Indeed, you are great. You will be a worthy opponent in a battle that will put an end to our ill-fated relationship with the Empire.”
This time Seun attacks first.
By taking advantage of the wildness unique to the Blood Rang Sword Technique, it targets the lower body, a defensive area vulnerable to swordsmen.
Kaang!
“It might have worked in the past, but it doesn’t work now. If you want to fit in among pirates, you have to be able to accept this much.”
Balstark expertly blocks Seun’s attack by stabbing his sword into the ground.
Sticking a sword into the ground. This is something a prosecutor would never do. Even if he wasn’t a prosecutor, it wasn’t something a member of the Imperial Navy would do given the circumstances.
‘It’s quite tricky.’
Solid fundamentals built up in the empire and experience gained as a pirate.
Those two things combined were proving his reputation as the Pirate King.
But it was actually good. The more you face enemies with such diverse attack methods, the better it is for you to learn the secrets of martial arts.
– The third form of the Taishan Eighteen Half Sword, Taishan Three Forms, is strengthened through internal energy.
– The first style of the Hwaryu Sword Technique, Orchid Flower, is strengthened through internal energy.
– The third form of Bagua Jang, Po-Wol-Jang (抱月掌), is strengthened through internal energy.
Seun’s attack swept through.
Change the type of martial arts freely according to the situation.
While attacking with a sword, he sometimes extends his fist, lowers his posture extremely, swings his legs, and then extends his palm.
The strong sword and the illusion sword, the middle sword and the quick sword.
The variety of attacks flows so naturally that it is impossible to guess what will happen next.
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The more this happened, the darker Balstark’s expression became.
“You… … What on earth are you?”
No matter how flexible his thinking became as he converted to being a pirate, his ability to improvise was limited.
The advantage gained by the flexible combination of sword and gun was short-lived, as small wounds began to appear on Balstark’s body.
“I’ve never heard of someone like you among the mercenary kings?”
Taang!
Dodge bullets aimed precisely at the space between the eyebrows using the dodge glide.
He closes the distance by running in a zigzag pattern, just like when he ran between obstacles to avoid the Cyclops in the Land of Giants.
And then the blow he spits out.
– The third technique of the Blood Wolf Sword Technique, Blood Wolf Attack, is strengthened through internal energy.
Chomp!
A long line of blood appears on Balstark’s cheek.
A cold sweat runs down his forehead from the sharp blow that would have pierced his head if he had been just a little bit later.
“I’m sorry, but we cannot surrender to the Empire here!”
Balstark raises his pistol high in the air.
If it was a bow, it might be suspected as a curved shot, but if it was a gun pointed at the sky, it would be difficult to see it as an attack.
Taang!
The sound of gunfire spread throughout the dock.
At that moment, a faint, irritating crackling sound was heard, along with the faint smell of gunpowder.
Yes, that gunshot is a signal, not an attack.
By the time Se-un noticed it, shells had already been fired from the ship behind him, accompanied by red flames.
“You pretend to be cool and have a story, but in the end it’s like this.”
“You’re being noisy, you leashed dog! I know you’re multi-talented, but do you think you can withstand this barrage of shells?”
“of course.”
“what……?”
He was taken aback by Se-Woon’s answer, which seemed obvious.
Meanwhile, the shells fired from the ship were falling in a curved path toward Seun.
The number of shells alone is in the dozens.
If those things fall, even if they don’t hit you squarely, you’ll definitely take a hit. Plus, the bridge you’re standing on will break and you’ll fall into the water.
Actually, it doesn’t really matter if that’s true, but I had no intention of just accepting it.
“Have you forgotten? Why the dock was on fire before you came out?”
– The Treasure Trove of Greed has been opened.
[ Flame Cannon ]
– High-level flame magic of the enemy tower. Fires a beam of super-heated energy to destroy all enemies in a straight line.
A red aura rippled from Seun’s hand.
A higher level of magic than the Fire Cannon used so far.
If a fire cannon fires a cannon of fire, a flame cannon fires a beam of fire.
That magic has been upgraded in every way, including power, range, and durability… … .
Kwaaaaa-
It was shot from Se-un’s hand.
A breathtaking sight, almost like watching a dragon’s breath.
A flame cannon is drawn horizontally between the shells that decorate the sky.
After a very brief silence.
Kwakwakwakwang-!!
Dozens of shells explode in an instant.
The red light didn’t stop there, but continued towards the ship that fired the shell.
The walls of the ship, which seemed as if they could withstand any attack, began to swell red and eventually burst, unable to withstand any attack.
All the installed cannons are destroyed, and those who were handling the cannons scream and jump into the sea.
“Are you saying that you have been hiding your power until now… …?”
It’s not that I hid it. I just didn’t use magic to focus on my martial arts training.
But does that mean he’s the Pirate King in name?
Even when the baptism of conversion shells was thwarted and the ship was half destroyed, he did not give up.
Rather, it brings out power more strongly than before.
“Still! Still, I, Balstark, will not kneel before the Empire!”
Woof!
A blue aura shimmers around his sword.
Aura Blade. Or Gangki, a technique that only swordsmen who have reached the rank of Sword Master can use.
Judging from the disorganized state of his aura, he seems to be a top-level Sword Expert, if not a Sword Master, who is imitating the Aura Blade.
‘Still, there’s probably no one on this floor who can stop that sword.’
The Auror Blade is said to be able to cut through even dragon scales.
No matter how strong a player who has only reached the 36th floor is, the moment they encounter that attack, their body will be sliced apart along with the sword.
– The stigmata react to the tale of the Blood Wolf Legend.
– The second ability of the stigmata, ‘Frenzy’, awakens.
Strength surged through my body.
The enhanced effects of the stigmata applied not only to fear but also to the power of frenzy.
That is why the divinity sent out a red energy flowing through the body as well as the sword.
It’s not at the level of a match for the Auror Blade, but Durandal’s durability should be more than enough to withstand the power of madness.
Moreover, the opponent’s Aura Blade is not in its perfect form, so it is even worse.
“Hold on and hold on until the end, I will gather these scum and bring your empire down! I will sink you into the abyss and erase you from history!”
Balstark’s sword clashed with Durandal.
Even though it wasn’t a finished Aura Blade, the Aura rippled like waves and gnawed at Durandal.
If it had been a normal sword and not a Durandal, it would have been cut off long ago.
Taang!
His bullets also had a blue aura.
To be able to imbue two different weapons with auras at the same time, it seems like you’re on the verge of reaching the level of Sword Master.
But why? Even though the aura was surging fiercely before his eyes, Se-Woon seemed more relaxed than before.
‘It’s something like this.’
Numerous martial arts techniques are deeply engraved within the body.
As I receive the Aura Blade and glimpse his enlightenment, I swing my sword in response, and feel my enlightenment double.
Auror users and non-users.
A battle that would have ended in one go as planned drags on endlessly.
“Oh my god! Why!”
Balstark could feel it.
Seun was not simply holding out against Aura right now. He was prolonging the battle in order to fully savor and enjoy enlightenment.
‘Can’t win.’
The moment that thought entered Balstark’s mind, Seun’s eyes, which had been in a state of trance, opened.
“I guess it’s the end.”
2%. No, the 1% lacking enlightenment has been filled.
Although he relied on his cannons rather than his own strength in the middle, this was clearly a realization he gained while dealing with Balstark’s Aurors.
Before this realization could fade, Seun lifted his sword.
– The third technique of the Blood Wolf Sword Technique, Blood Wolf Attack, is strengthened through internal energy.
– The first technique of the Taishan Eighteen Half Swords, Taishan Ilgyeok (泰山二格), is strengthened through internal energy.
Two martial arts that were previously just separate or smoothly connected. Now, they are combined into one.
The red wolf’s form rises like a huge mountain and swoops down on Balstark.
– Blood Wolf Sword Technique, Taishan Eighteen Plate Sword. Two martial arts in harmony.
– Discover new secrets of two martial arts, increasing their effectiveness.
– Created the combined power of Taesan Blood Wolf.
Kkwaduk!
A red wolf that has grown to the size of a ship moves along Seun’s sword path.
Due to its overwhelming size, Balstark was unable to react and ended up dropping his sword.
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