Episode 270
The moment he realized that he was right, the Pope was pinned against the wall.
Kwaaaaang-!
With a loud noise, pure white crystals fly in all directions.
A power that is hard to believe is a simple punch.
If it hadn’t been for the place covered in divine power crystals, it would have gone a long way, piercing through the outer wall of the building.
“It’s pretty good, but it still doesn’t cross the line.”
The Pope stood up and shook the crystals off his clothes.
It’s hard to believe that this person flew dozens of meters and crashed into the ground, looking so relaxed.
In fact, there wasn’t even a small scratch on his body.
Phew!
At that moment, Choi Hyun-seok arrived, breaking through the fog-like spread of decisions.
Enveloped in burning mana, he looked like a messenger from hell.
Suddenly the Pope thought that they looked funny to each other.
‘That’s interesting. Is this what they call golgyeomi?’
The Pope has the appearance of an angel, his whole body covered in pure white.
An appearance that would make anyone who sees it feel sacred and awe-inspiring.
It seems like something transcendent, like an apostle of God.
It can be said that this is a very stark contrast to Choi Hyun-seok.
The messenger of hell and the apostle of God.
The contrast between the two and the irony of the situation was strangely enjoyable, and the corners of my mouth went up without me realizing it.
“What’s funny?”
“Reality is a mess, after all. What you see with your eyes and what you experience. The arrogant prejudices of humans based on that have nothing to do with the truth. Isn’t that right?” “Do the Zen questions yourself!”
Choi Hyun-seok’s answer to the headache-inducing question was a fist.
The two fists crossed one after another and struck madly.
Overwhelming speed and power that even a legend cannot counter.
It was a devastating attack that would instantly reduce anyone to a handful of blood.
Tadadadadada!
The Pope repelled each and every one of these attacks.
Even though it is a speed that cannot be followed with the eyes.
He continued to defend leisurely, as if he knew where the attack would come from.
Bang! Bam!
The shockwave from the collision causes white crystals to scatter, disrupting space.
In the midst of the hurried decisions, the Pope maintained a calm expression throughout.
“I have already transcended the human body. In a sense, I may have become truly close to God.”
Choi Hyun-seok did not answer.
Just keep throwing your fists and feet.
He cannot rest for even a moment because he has burned everything he has to maintain his current state.
The Pope continued speaking, as if he didn’t particularly want an answer.
“I have come to realize. The unknown realm that humans do not know. The power of existence that transcends everything.”
There was a strange longing in the Pope’s eyes as he spoke.
Greed and desire.
It was a primal emotion that only someone who had seen a higher world could have.
“To be honest, I’ve only just begun. And yet, look at the overwhelming difference between you and me.”
The Pope, who had been consistently defensive, suddenly switched to the offensive.
A fist flying towards the chest.
Choi Hyun-seok raised his arm to block it.
and.
Kuung…!
Choi Hyun-seok’s new form shot out like a flash of light with a heavy shock wave.
Kwaaaaang-!
The entire palace trembled as it was struck by the pure white crystal.
It was an overwhelming power that far surpassed Choi Hyun-seok’s.
“You can’t beat me. We exist in different dimensions. Even if we only step foot on the other side, the difference is stark.”
The Pope’s tone was calm.
I’m not overconfident in myself, nor am I underestimating you.
I’m just stating objective facts.
It seemed like he was saying this with that intention.
“Phew…”
Choi Hyun-seok stood up, pushing away the lump of stone that had crushed him.
As he took up a fighting stance again, the Pope shook his head.
“Stop being so foolish. The longer you resist, the more painful it will be.” “Foolish…?” “Yes. It is foolish. Of course, I admit it. You are strong. You may be the strongest human in history. The previous me would never have been able to defeat you.”
The Pope stretched out his arms to his sides.
Wheeing!
As divine power gathers, a pure white crystal is created.
Crystals that decorated the air with gorgeous patterns sparkled as they reflected the sunlight.
“However, your strength is limited to the realm of humans. As I said, I have surpassed that limit.”
The Pope extended his arm.
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At the same time, pure white crystals shot out at incredible speed.
Kwakwakwakwakwakwang!
The divine power crystals become lodged and an explosion occurs.
A tearing roar.
Dust and crystal fragments flying in its wake.
The power was so strong that it shook the entire palace once again.
Ssssss…
As the dust cleared, Choi Hyun-seok was revealed, gasping for breath.
“Ugh… Ugh…”
Even after a brief battle, he was quite exhausted.
Because I pushed myself to my limits.
You can’t help but get tired because you fought with all your might.
The blazing flames of mana were noticeably smaller than before, indicating that they were noticeably weaker.
“Do you think it’s possible? Even if you develop further, the gap between us is already…” “Ha, you’re chattering so loudly. Are you going to fight with your mouth?”
“…”
The Pope’s mouth was shut tightly at the unexpected words.
Choi Hyun-seok glared at the Pope and laughed fiercely.
“Let me ask you just one thing.”
Choi Hyun-seok took steps and approached the Pope.
The Pope stood still and looked at Choi Hyun-seok approaching.
Thump- thump-
The distance between the two, which had been getting closer, soon narrowed to the point where they could touch each other with just an arm’s length.
Choi Hyun-seok stared intently into the Pope’s eyes from a distance close enough that they could feel each other’s breathing.
“If you’re so great, why don’t you let me live?” “… What do you mean?” “Transcendence and other dimensions. In the end, you’re just trying to say that you’re really strong.”
The corners of Choi Hyun-seok’s mouth went up as he spoke.
“Then stop talking and kill me right now.”
“…”
“Why? Can’t you do it? Your eyes are trembling like a dog that needs to take a dump? What’s so disturbing?”
“gibberish!”
With the Pope’s shout, divine power exploded.
Kwaaang!
Choi Hyun-seok flew without a trace and hit the wall.
Pure white crystals are fluttering.
The revealed appearance of Choi Hyun-seok became even more miserable.
The burning flames of mana are now so faint that they are almost invisible.
“You know the point! You’ve already lost. I’m just showing the absolute being who is generous to the loser!”
The Pope’s voice became even more agitated as he cried out.
“Phew…”
Choi Hyun-seok walked with difficulty, his feet on the ground.
When I cough, black blood comes out.
He wiped the blood flowing from his hands and looked up at the Pope.
“I’m not very good at lying.”
“What do you mean?”
“You’re just getting flustered because you’ve been hit on the spot.” “Your delusions are excessive. I’m done forgiving you.”
The Pope stretched his arms powerfully toward heaven.
Hoooooooow-!
Divine power begins to swirl and gather.
The energy I feel is on a different level than before.
Choi Hyun-seok, who has already reached his limit, will never be able to withstand this attack.
“Just die now.”
A mass of divine power flew out, causing a huge explosion.
Kwaaaaah!
The outer wall, which had previously withstood any attack, was completely destroyed.
A huge crater was created around the explosion.
This was a power that surpassed the vision magic used by Park Hyun-ah.
If this place had not been the imperial palace protected by sacred power crystals, the entire city might have been destroyed.
“Tsk, this is the price of stupidity.”
The Pope turned around without bothering to check the results.
Anyway, Choi Hyun-seok’s body would have disappeared without leaving a trace.
At that moment.
“Ah, now I get it…”
The Pope’s eyes widened at the voice heard from behind him.
He slowly turns around, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
“how…?”
Choi Hyun-seok was standing there.
With his whole body covered in blood.
The plomot was released and he didn’t seem to have the strength to move even a finger.
But for some reason, only the two eyes still shined.
“You knew. That you were imperfect.” “Wh-what are you talking about?” “You said you had one foot in the ground? I think I understand now. Why you said that.”
Choi Hyun-seok took a step forward.
He was trembling and walking precariously, as if he might collapse at any moment, but he was clearly moving forward.
“Don’t come near me!”
The Holy Power Crystals fly in with the Pope’s sharp voice.
Pishuk- Paat-
Blood spurted out again as the decision grazed my skin.
Choi Hyun-seok staggered, sometimes fell, but got up again and moved forward.
“You must have been scared. You thought there was no more to climb, that it was the end, so you went up, but only then did you see the real sky.” “I told you not to come near!”
All kinds of magic flew in along with the pure white crystals.
Boom! Boom! Kwaaah!
The surrounding area is reduced to scorched earth in an instant.
The fluttering divine power crystals made it look like sleet was falling.
And Choi Hyun-seok was still standing.
“Actually, I also had a vague feeling. There is something beyond humans. There is another world.”
For some reason, Choi Hyun-seok did not fall.
He continues to move in a way that it wouldn’t be strange if he died at any moment.
In fact, it even seemed as if his body was recovering better than before.
The Pope’s breathing became ragged, and his pure white eyes shook anxiously.
“Why! Why aren’t you dying!? I’m telling you to die right now!!!” “You too. And me too. I felt it instinctively the moment this fight started.”
At some point, Choi Hyun-seok stopped shaking.
His body recovered noticeably quickly.
What’s more, the strange purple light it was emitting made it look like something beyond human.
Choi Hyun-seok slowly raised his hand and pointed to his chest.
“This was a game I had to win.”
He threw off all the constraints that had been holding him back.
***
Park Hyun-ah pressed her hands to the floor with her eyebrows furrowed.
A chest that rises and falls roughly.
Her irregular breathing showed how exhausted she was.
“That monster bitch. What the hell is her identity!?”
At the end of Park Hyun-ah’s gaze was Saint Morial.
Unlike her who looked exhausted, Morial still looked the same as when the battle first started.
“Hmm~ I think it’s some kind of clone that split off from the main body.”
Hemis said, stroking his chin with his white hand.
The wrinkles between Park Hyun-ah’s eyebrows deepened at the unexpected content.
“A clone? Then where is the main body?”
“This palace.”
“The palace…?”
“Yes. This entire palace is that woman’s real body.”
Park Hyun-ah swallowed a hollow laugh.
What kind of nonsense are you talking about?
The main building is the Imperial Palace.
“So, I have to destroy this palace to kill that woman?”
“maybe?”
“That’s impossible!”
To be exact, it’s close to impossible.
This palace is covered with a huge amount of divine power crystals.
The intensity is beyond imagination, and it would take even Park Hyun-ah a very long time to completely destroy it.
It might be a bit easier to break it if you use vision magic, but it’s not something you can just sit back and watch.
It was obvious that they would interfere somehow, so it was impossible to destroy the palace right away.
Park Hyun-ah suddenly remembered something and clapped her hands.
“You idiot! You eat anything! Swallow this palace whole!” “How vulgar… and this decision is too much for even a king. Even if you eat just a little, you’ll get a stomachache.”
Come to think of it, Hemis hasn’t swallowed anything or anything since he first appeared.
It seemed that since she was also a demon, swallowing a lump of divine power was burdensome.
Perhaps just being in this space was quite an ordeal.
“Then what should we do?”
“Just wait calmly. Choi Hyun-seok will take care of it.” “What are you basing your words on…?” Kuuuuung-!
In an instant, the entire palace trembled.
The vibration caused white crystal shards to fall from the ceiling.
“what…?”
“The real fight has begun.” “What kind of fight is it that makes the entire palace tremble!?”
Even while Park Hyun-ah and Hemis were fighting, the palace held firm.
Although this space shook slightly, it did not shake as if the entire palace were going to collapse.
I couldn’t even guess how strong the power had to be to make it possible.
“That’s why I told you, it wouldn’t help if we went together.”
Park Hyun-ah had no choice but to nod.
That kind of power is understandable.
No matter how much she and Hemis fly and fly.
In a battle where attacks are exchanged that could shake the palace, there would be very little that could be done.
“Keeping that battle uninterrupted is the best we can do.” Kuuung! Kwaaaaang!
The palace shook repeatedly.
With that, Saint Morial’s face distorted for the first time.
Park Hyun-ah smiled faintly after seeing that reaction.
“I wonder if this will help me unintentionally?”
Hemis’s guess that Morial’s main body was the palace seemed to be true.
The more the palace shook, the more distorted Morial’s expression became.
“I’ll take this opportunity to finish cleaning up those annoying muscle pigs!”
If I couldn’t properly deal a blow to Saint Morial anyway, I planned to quickly take care of the cardinal next to her.
At that moment, when Park Hyun-ah was about to move again.
Kwaaaaah!
The vision flashed with a loud explosion.
Park Hyun-ah had no choice but to close her eyes for a moment.
Some time passed like that.
She opened her eyes cautiously and cursed without realizing it.
“Uh… what the hell?”
Gurrrrrr…!
The palace was collapsing.
