Episode 232
Feeling Rosaria’s meaningful gaze, Taehyun checked the status window.
Name: Taehyun Kim
Age: 20
Grade: S
Strength: 342 Stamina: 341 Speed: 335 Horsepower: 495 Charisma: 265
Fatigue: 12%
Remaining horsepower: 355/495
[Unique skill]
Predation (SS) – Can prey on a desired target. Horsepower: 120
[General skills]
Ataraxia (S) – Controls the opponent’s mind. Horsepower: 90
Blood Rush (S) – Activates physical abilities. Horsepower: 100
Eyes of a higher species (S) – See through the opponent. Magic power: 10
Apocalypse (S) – Forms an infinite field. Horsepower: 200
Dragon’s Rage (S) – Releases a spirit strengthened by magical power. Horsepower: 100
Masuhwa (S) – Mimics the body. Horsepower: 170
Energy Compose (S) – Materializes energy consisting of magical power. Horsepower: 60
Energy Drain (S) – Absorbs the opponent’s magical power. Horsepower: 60
Memorize (S) – Activates recording magic. Horsepower: 300
Portal (S) – Creates a warp gate with set coordinates. Horsepower: 100
Apostle of Darkness (S) – Controls darkness made of magical power. Horsepower: 80
[Summoning skill]
Rosaria (S) – Summons Rosaria, the queen of nightmares. Horsepower: 300
Hazard (S) – Summons Dragon Lord Hazard. Horsepower: 11000
Igmun (S) – Summons Vampire Lord Igmun. Horsepower: 550
Orgal (S) – Summons the Demon King Orgal. Horsepower: 7800
Beelzebub (S) – Summons the Demon King Beelzebub. Horsepower: 10000
Jormungand (S) – Summons the Demon King Jormungand. Horsepower: 9000
Typhon (S) – Summons the giant king Typhon. Horsepower: 99999
“… … !!”
Unlike usual, a significant change was seen.
‘Complete Hypnosis was transformed into ‘Ataraxia’, and the magic and charm stats increased.
That was a huge shame for Taehyun at this point.
“If possible, please do this as quickly as possible.”
Taehyun complained as if he didn’t hate him.
It is satisfactory.
Unexpected growth.
The elation of overcoming my limits and becoming stronger permeated every part of my body.
[Hehe. Isn’t that up to you? Does this seem like the limit for my current body?]
Rosaria said with her red eyes shining.
Just as Taehyun can read the flow of magical power of others with the ‘eyes of a higher species,’ she can also vividly see the flow of magical power flowing in Taehyun’s body.
I didn’t know it was Taehyun.
The magic stat has now risen to 10.
Even that amount is breathtaking, like dropping ten drops of water into a full glass.
Even though I knew that fact, the reason I said this was simply because of the sense of accomplishment I felt every time I grew.
‘Although Rosaria is passive in exchanging information, it is not enough to intentionally slow down my growth.’
I only hoped that Taehyun would find his own way according to the king’s arrangements, and I was in a position to welcome him with open arms whenever there was an opportunity for growth.
In other words, this level of stat increase is the maximum that can be contained in the current body.
“I definitely feel like I’ve gotten stronger. “Is this skill alone enough to buy time from Beelzebub?”
Taehyun asked while examining the newly modified skill ‘Ataraxia’.
[No way. If you go to Belzebub believing only that, it will be difficult to meet her real wife again.]
‘I guess so.’
It would be arrogant to think that just because your stats have increased and your skills have been strengthened, you will be able to gain time against the enemy.
That was the point Rosaria was pointing out.
“Well, I thought so.”
Since it was an expected answer to some extent, Taehyun accepted it obediently.
Rosaria was satisfied with Taehyun’s attitude.
This is because I was wondering what would happen if I thought it was worth a try with the Archduke due to this level of growth.
[Igmun and Orgal. After meeting the two guys, it was clear that they understood quickly.]
“It’s an experience gained through life.”
Their power, which I briefly encountered, was not something that could be evaluated by grades or anything like that.
Even Taehyun has abilities that are several levels higher than that of an awakened person of the same level.
‘The awakened level must be ‘at least SSS’ to be able to engage in battle.’
Even that is limited to a special being named Kim Tae-hyun.
[contractor. You probably remember what the original woman’s power is, right?]
How can you forget?
‘Complete Hypnosis’, a skill created with her power.
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How many spirits of demons and monsters have you broken with that?
“Mental control. “It is now registered under the name Ataraxia.”
[Ataraxia. That’s a nice sound to hear.]
Rosaria continued, rolling her tongue as if savoring the words.
[You may think that my power, which had slightly permeated you, has become ‘a little’ stronger.]
“Just a little… .”
I haven’t used the skill yet, but it felt vivid.
Ataraxia.
By using this skill, even SS-rank monsters will be able to be possessed without the need to exert much strength.
‘Of course, it will be difficult for the stronger ones among them.’
It was a great harvest compared to the previous times when it was used to put the opponent in a near-dead state or to take advantage of a moment of exhaustion.
“Are you saying that even these skills can’t create a gap against Beelzebub?”
A necessary condition for a person of lower rank to mentally dominate someone of higher rank than himself.
That means you have to take advantage of the opponent’s weakness.
However, there is no way that a person as high as the Grand Duke would give Taehyeon a chance.
Especially when I looked at Rosaria’s attitude toward evaluating Ataraxia.
‘No matter what skill you use, including predation, it is difficult to create a gap.’
Taehyun concluded that.
‘Maybe I should find another way.’
That’s when Taehyun was thinking like that.
[There is nothing to be so discouraged. Even before signing a contract with the main girl, the contractor seemed to have considerable talent in controlling her mind.]
“… … ?”
Taehyun looked like he didn’t know what was going on.
[Numbers that humans refer to as stats. Isn’t there something called an attractive stat among them?]
“her… “No way.”
Taehyun let out a laugh at the unexpected mention.
There are many people who have awakened mental skills.
But of course, it was magical power that affected their skills.
Although numerous studies have been conducted, attractiveness statistics are merely a quantification of the attractiveness of a person itself.
It was a stat that Taehyun, a combat-oriented player, had no need for.
But such a charm stat.
‘It’s used like this?’
It was natural for Taehyun to make a puzzled expression.
‘The charm stat has already risen to 265.’
It’s close to the top 4 stats of most SS-level players.
In short, it could be proudly said that it was the highest in the world.
“So you’re going to teach me some serious techniques?”
[It’s probably closer to a trick than a technique. The contractor seems to prefer close combat.]
It wasn’t wrong.
Until now, ‘complete hypnosis’ has only been used to obtain information from the other person or to create a gap.
The main fighting method is striking using a sword or ancient martial arts.
Unlike other anti-aircraft contractors, it does not rely heavily on the power of the anti-aircraft gun.
This was possible because Taehyun had the absolute power of ‘predation’.
[Would you like to try it?]
“I want to make one thing clear.”
[Tell me.]
“I don’t have much time.”
Time in the Abyss flows faster than on Earth.
Even if Taehyun gains the power of Beelzebub, what if the gray disease has already engulfed the Earth?
Even considering some sacrifices, it would have been more beneficial to find and deal with Kassim Jort or Min Ji-hong.
[Don’t worry. Doesn’t that apply to the contractor as well? Personal space.]
Taehyun realized that Rosaria was referring to the world of images.
“But there… .”
Doppelgangers exist.
I’ve been cooperating with Taehyun recently, but you never know.
‘There is a high possibility that he would recognize Rosaria as an enemy.’
[Are you worried about your wife? He is a cute guy.]
Rosaria said that and came closer to Taehyeon.
[There is nothing to be afraid of.]
I just made eye contact with Rosaria.
Just that.
Tiring.
[Skill Ataraxia (S) has been activated.]
Hwaaaaaaaah.
The skill is forcibly activated.
My vision was reversed.
* * *
What came to mind was Taehyun’s past life.
Life as an unawakened person.
It was a series of helpless lives.
I trained to overcome it and made a name for myself as a porter.
In the end, it was a helpless end for Asmodeus.
Asmodeus’ attack damaged his entire body.
Even though the limbs were torn apart, they did not regenerate.
Taehyun screamed in vivid pain.
1 second is like 1 year.
Pow.
The brain circuit that could not endure was broken.
How much time has passed?
When I opened my eyes again, Igmun appeared.
The predator was torn apart by its blood-red magic.
Taehyun went crazy and before he had time to escape, the guy’s long nails sank into Taehyun’s heart.
It felt like meat on a skewer.
Sigh. Continue.
Taehyun’s dark red magic power and life force as a human being were sucked out through the guy’s fingernails.
Once again, it felt like each second became a year.
In the still world, only Taehyun’s body and brain seem to be shrinking.
Many years have passed.
Poseok.
Taehyun died like a mummy, dried up and oxidized.
It was a helpless end.
The next person to appear was Orgal.
The overall size was smaller than before, possibly due to magical power control.
Cooung. thud.
Every time he walked, the space vibrated.
When Taehyun used Demon Beast Fire, his muscles swelled.
Compressed muscles.
He grew in size to fit a guy with muscles that are about to explode.
New Korean ancient martial arts, following ancient Chinese martial arts, were a hit.
There was not the slightest shaking.
Kwasik.
Taehyun’s skull exploded from the guy’s lightly swinging fist.
It happened before Taehyun could react.
I came to my senses.
“Huh… Huh… Pfft… .”
Taehyun gasped and opened his eyes.
Vast desert.
And the red sky.
It was Taehyun’s mental space.
In front of Taehyun, who was kneeling on the floor, was a queen with numerous tentacles.
[Next is Beelzebub. Your whole body will melt… Would you like to try it?]
“ha… ha… .”
Taehyun took a breath without saying a word.
[As long as you have received the power of the king. It is a weight that the contractor must bear. If you can’t hold on, even now… .]
“… no. “It’s worth a try.”
Taehyun touched the floor and spread his knees.
Even if you feel real pain, it is still a mental world.
I was confident in my mental strength.
“Go right away.”
Taehyun said with his red eyes shining.
[It is indeed my evil son.]
Grinning.
Rosaria’s red eyes flashed once again.
* * *
dump.
Taehyun collapsed.
Even though it was a hallucination, it couldn’t withstand Beelzebub’s poisonous magic power.
[Hmm… I guess I should take a little rest.]
After saying that, Rosaria lightly waved her hand.
It was because new movement was detected.
A light breeze lifted Taehyun and sent him far away.
[A guest has arrived.]
Rosaria’s red eyes narrowed.
I saw a man walking from afar.
Taehyun takes on a different appearance.
It was a doppelganger.
[This must be your first time with your real wife.]
Rosaria smiled and greeted me.
It is not the incomplete power that Taehyun possesses, but magical power that is close to its original form.
It was because I felt that familiar power from the doppelganger.
However, the doppelganger seemed to have no desire to be close to her.
[The greetings are done. I hope you get out of my area, right?]
[Hmm. Well, it doesn’t matter if it’s the original girl. He has quite a cocky mouth.]
After saying that, Rosaria lightly waved her arms.
Hwiiing.
A wind suddenly rose in the world of imagination.
Wedge.
It cut into the doppelganger’s body like a sharp sword.
No, it should have been cut in the first place.
but.
Kwasik.
The doppelganger’s outstretched arm.
An arm that resembled a monster’s easily blocked Rosaria’s attack.
The doppelganger tilted his head and squeezed and opened his hand.
and.
[Did you say Rosaria?]
[But?]
The corner of the doppelganger’s mouth quirked up at Rosaria’s haughty answer.
[you. Are you weak?]
To an unexpected provocation.
Rosaria’s red eyes twitched.
