Episode 157
Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes sparkled.
I’ve been feeling uneasy for a while now, and I finally know why.
‘It’s too quiet.’
The palace was extremely quiet.
All that is visible are scattered corpses.
There is no sound of battle, not even a hint of human presence.
The unidentified masked man who had attacked Abelson and himself also no longer appeared.
‘Is it a trap…?’
At that moment, ominousness was creeping up.
A group of people appeared from the front.
It was the race and the knights who performed it.
“race…!”
Abelson tried to run, but Choi Hyun-seok caught him.
“wait a minute.”
“Why are you doing that?”
“Please stand behind me for a moment.”
Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes are serious.
Abelson nodded, clenching his fists.
I thought there must be a reason why Choi Hyun-seok reacted this way.
“Sister. Are you okay?”
Race greeted me warmly.
“Thank goodness. I’m really grateful.”
He looks as if he was genuinely worried about his sister, his chest clearing in relief.
But Choi Hyun-seok felt a strange sense of discomfort.
‘Don’t come closer than a certain distance.’
Just as Choi Hyun-seok kept Abelson away, Race also distanced himself from the group.
As a result, the situation has become one of confrontation between the two sides.
“I hope you are safe.”
“Yes. It seems that Mr. Choi Hyun-seok wasn’t seriously injured, so that’s fortunate.”
Choi Hyun-seok spoke first, and Race nodded in agreement.
“It looks like you are coming from the King’s bedroom. Did you happen to meet him?”
Race bit his lip at the mention of the king.
“I was a step too late. When I got there, my father was already…”
“no…!”
Race’s body trembled.
Abelson collapsed to the floor.
Only Choi Hyun-seok continued speaking while maintaining his composure.
“Have you seen who the enemy is?”
Race shook his head.
“I didn’t see them directly, but they must have been demons. I also fought with demons who suddenly appeared.” “Have you seen any masked men with black hoods?” “Masked? I’ve never heard of that before.” “So you’re saying that you only fought with demons?”
Race’s expression distorted as he continued to question her.
“What did you want to say?” “I was just curious. Is there something that bothers you?” “Please stop. Even if you are my sister’s benefactor, I will not tolerate any more rudeness.”
Race said in an angry voice.
Then Choi Hyun-seok snickered.
“You’re being a jerk.”
“what…?”
“Lying is better than spit. There is a limit to treating people like fools.”
Choi Hyun-seok raised his hand and pointed down.
“The blood on your swords. That’s human blood.”
Most demons have blood of a different color than humans.
Although there are some demons with red blood like humans, the viscosity, coagulation, color, and smell are different.
It was a subtle difference that most people wouldn’t notice, but Choi Hyun-seok, who had a lot of experience, could tell the difference at a glance.
At least for Choi Hyun-seok, the blood of the Demon Tribe could never be the same as that of a human.
“Those kids who fought against the demons have their swords covered in human blood, so you want me to believe you?”
“…”
“Actually, it was strange from the beginning. Even without the Royal Knights, the palace was raided so easily.”
This is the royal palace where the king resides and also the capital of the kingdom, Skolborn.
To reach the royal palace, the enemy must overcome the high walls surrounding the capital city, as well as numerous capital guards and knights.
“It would be difficult for an armed force of this size to enter the capital without friction without internal assistance.”
As the explanation continued, Abelson’s expression hardened.
Because she thought Choi Hyun-seok’s words made sense.
“Race. You… didn’t kill your father?”
Abelson said in a trembling voice.
Race bowed his head without answering.
“Answer me! Quickly!”
“ha…”
Race sighed and ran his fingers through his hair nervously.
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When he raised his head, a grotesquely distorted face was revealed.
“I heard that all warriors are crippled. But you’re quite perceptive.”
Race twisted the corners of his mouth.
“Yes. You’re right. I killed my father. And not only that, but my brother, and my mother. I killed them all.” “Why!? Why on earth!”
Abelson screamed.
Then Race also got a blood clot in his neck.
“It’s because of you! Traitor Abelson Marriott!”
“What is that…?”
“Phew…”
Race took a deep breath and continued speaking calmly.
“The Holy Empire of Gatren is after you. But since the author who calls himself the King is trying to go against the Empire’s will, I have no choice but to step forward.”
“…”
“I just received the throne that I was destined to inherit in the future a little early.”
Abelson shook his head with a look of despair.
“Lies… You… Why did you…” “You, who have been out and about, wouldn’t know. How much I have endured.”
The voices of the speaking race gradually grew louder.
“Those idiots aren’t fit to rule a country! My family! It’s shameful to be of the same blood!”
“…”
“Now, if you just die, everything will be perfect. So just die.”
It was then that soldiers and knights began to appear.
It was the garrison that protected the capital and the Knights of Scorpion.
“You’re finally here.”
Race chuckled and turned around.
“The Demons have murdered His Majesty the King! Kill the traitor Abelson Marriott who has colluded with the Demons here!!!”
The voice amplified by magic rang out loud.
“Wow!”
The shouts of soldiers and knights are heard.
The numbers are so numerous that it’s impossible.
It was simply not a scale that the group could stop.
Although the situation was urgent, Choi Hyun-seok just looked at Abelson quietly.
“I’ll give you a choice.”
Abelson, who was meeting Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes, lowered his head.
“Please let me kill you.”
“All right.”
Choi Hyun-seok nodded and turned around.
“Bobo. Give it here.”
“Here it is.”
He received Bobo from Rachel, who was standing behind him.
He pats Bobo’s head once and says.
“Bobo. Let’s go.”
“Huh! Huh!”
Bobo laughed, sticking out his tongue.
Choi Hyun-seok threw that bobo with all his might.
“Take control!”
Bobo, who was flying fiercely, became huge in front of the race.
“Kwaaaaang-!”
The palace shook with Bobo’s roar.
The knights next to the race tried to stop Bobo, but it wasn’t enough.
“Kkaaaah!”
A knight of such high caliber that he rivaled the ranks of the Royal Knights was swept away like a fallen leaf with a single kick.
“W-what is this!? I never heard of such a beast!”
The surprised race turned around and started running.
“What are the Scorpion Knights doing!? Quickly! Quickly deal with that demon and that traitorous bitch!”
“Where are you running away to?”
Choi Hyun-seok, who had come closer before I knew it, extended his hand.
Race twisted his body momentarily and dodged the hand.
He is also a prosecutor who has received systematic training since childhood.
He was also very talented, so even at the age of 20, he had reached a fairly high level.
“asleep!”
Race swung his sword.
I was planning to cut off his neck in one go.
However, the sword was caught by Choi Hyun-seok’s hands too easily.
“profit…!”
Even though I exerted so much force that my arms were shaking, the sword did not budge.
At that moment, Choi Hyun-seok kicked Race’s stomach with all his might.
“Cough!”
The race flew through the air, spitting out blood.
There, the blonde former saintess, Abelson Marriott, was waiting.
Wheeeeeeeek-!
A brief moment.
Abelson had the illusion that time was slowing down.
The race flying towards you is clearly visible as if it were right in front of your nose.
Chewing gum…!
He held the mace in both hands and spread his legs wide with force.
The center of gravity of the left and right legs is 6 to 4.
The left elbow is raised high to allow for a quick swing.
With his chin resting on his left shoulder, he looked at his younger brother, Race, flying towards him.
Hwaaaaah-!
A flash of light burst from the mace.
The mace shook as if it would break under the overwhelming divine power.
“Ah, no… no way…!”
The look of confusion on Race’s face comes into view.
The sight of his mouth moving in slow motion as he shouted, “No!”
Abelson smiled, licking the tears that had dried at the corner of his mouth.
“Okay.”
The race is just around the corner.
Abelson swung his mace with all his might.
Kwaaaaaaaah-!
There was a loud noise as the mace struck the target squarely.
At the same time, Race’s body began to shatter.
It was as if a huge explosion had occurred inside.
The body was torn into thousands of pieces and blood flew into the air.
Because it was so finely chopped, a fog made of blood appeared in an instant.
“…”
Silence fell on the palace.
Everyone was speechless at the shocking death of the prince and stared at the bloody mist.
Only Choi Hyun-seok’s applause could be heard softly.
“Nice swing.”
Choi Hyun-seok, who was clapping his hands, naturally moved his steps and climbed onto Bobo.
“Okay… I guess I’ve seen everything now.”
Choi Hyun-seok suddenly hit Bobo’s butt.
“Jump!”
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The party left the palace and headed straight out of the capital.
People who encountered Bobo on the street screamed and fell to their deaths.
“Gyaaaaah-!”
“Eww! Run away!”
“The devil, the devil has appeared!” “Yes, yes. Our devil won’t bite. Everyone, stay out of the way.”
The capital’s knights and garrison pursued the party, but they were unable to keep up with Bobo’s speed.
Moreover, the chaos caused by the death of the race meant that no systematic pursuit was possible.
Thanks to this, the group was able to escape the capital city of Scolborne with relative ease.
“Hmm…”
Come out of the capital.
Choi Hyun-seok stroked his chin as he crossed the plains.
“It’s strange.”
Rachel, who was sitting on his shoulder, looked back with a puzzled expression.
“What’s strange?”
“It’s too easy. It’s obvious that the Holy Empire is involved, so how can you send them away like this?” “That shows how great we are!” “I see… The guys wrapped in black cloth just now suddenly disappeared. No matter how much I think about it, it’s still unsettling…”
The masked enemies in black hoods disappeared in an instant.
At that time, I was secretly thinking that that fact was weighing on my mind.
Choi Hyun-seok chuckled.
“Yeah. You said it was too easy.”
I began to feel the magic from all directions.
“Hero! These numbers are no joke!”
“I know!”
The magical power that can be felt is in the hundreds.
They weren’t just a bunch of random people, each and every one of them was a strong player of considerable level.
In the Demon King’s Army, it would be equivalent to a battalion commander or regiment commander.
A group of strong men, hard to come by, were gathering together to form a siege net.
“Bobo! Over there!”
Choi Hyun-seok guided Bobo by shooting his magic power.
The plan was to move in the direction of the thinnest possible encirclement and break through it all at once.
‘It’s not like I can win by fighting. I have to somehow shake off the pursuit.’
As the party moved, the enemy moved in real time, closing in on the encirclement.
Their movements were synchronized, as if they were one giant organism.
‘It won’t be easy…’
Choi Hyun-seok frowned.
As we gradually got closer to the encirclement, magic began to fly.
Boom! Bang!
Magic exploded around me, shaking the ground and obscuring my vision.
“Hero! There’s too much magic flying around!” “You can take the magic, so block it somehow!” “Leave the defense to me!”
Abelson created a protective shield with divine magic.
Then, the magic flying towards the group collided with the protective shield and disappeared.
“Bobo! Over there!”
“Wow!”
Bobo swung his foot and instantly blew away any enemies blocking his path.
How long did you run like that?
“I’m almost through! Just a little more…!”
At that moment, when we finally reached the end of the siege.
Suddenly something fell from the sky.
Kwah! Kwah! Kwah! Kwah!
Four pillars fell in succession, each pillar connecting to create a giant barrier.
“What the heck…”
Choi Hyun-seok sweared.
‘It’s been properly caught.’
I thought I was breaking through the siege, but that wasn’t the case.
The party was rather moving according to their intentions.
The enemy deliberately exposed a weak point in the encirclement to make them head towards this place.
“Even the sky is blocked.”
The magic barrier did not simply block the ground, but also covered the sky.
Even if it flew through the air in this state, it would be impossible.
“What should I do, warrior?”
“Just wait.”
Choi Hyun-seok, who got down from Bobo’s back, raised his fist.
I was thinking of breaking the barrier.
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Type 1 – First Battle Destruction
A storm of magical energy shot out from his fist.
Kwaaang!
The barrier shakes with a loud noise.
However, the results were not as refreshing as the loud noise.
All that’s left is a small crack in the barrier.
Even that was restored to its original state in an instant.
“Give up. It’s not something you can break at your level.”
Then a voice was heard from behind.
When I looked back, I saw a man approaching me, along with the masked people who had disappeared.
“I finally caught him. Choi Hyun-seok.”
Kiaran, the hunting dog who was chasing Choi Hyeon-seok by order of the Pope.
He finally met Choi Hyun-seok face to face.
