Part 2, Episode 166.
The Book of Defiance
Dohyeon’s signature trait obtained by clearing the Tower of Calamity.
An ability that, for now, can only unfold the first page, the chapter of ill-fated ties.
Even though it was a tricky conditional ability that required forming a bad relationship, its effect was certainly certain.
Because it allowed me to counter any tricky ability.
Of course.
Because the Rebellious Bond, the ability of the Evil Bond Chapter, gives the power to block the opponent’s ability that could lead Dohyeon to death.
Since Dohyeon could handle most things, most of his counter-attack abilities could be considered his ultimate moves.
Even if they weren’t ultimate moves, they were bound to be extremely tricky abilities.
After all, unless the difference in ability is overwhelming, it would be difficult for anything ordinary to drive Dohyeon to his death.
It was the same this time.
“Since it’s the Abyss, I naturally thought it would activate…
However, I was worried.
He is the Abyss, specifically a great monster once known as the powerhouse of the Abyss.
It is a monster that stood on equal footing with the powerful, including the Immortal Master, whom I previously encountered through the Eye of the Abyss.
Even though only his body remained, that class hadn’t gone anywhere.
Could you fully counter the power of a monster that is not just any abyss, but roughly the strongest of the entire abyss?
It seemed as though such a thought had crossed my mind.
Usually, there is a penalty if the difference in status is significant.
So far, I haven’t had a bad encounter, but it’s not like I’ve only received a penalty due to the difference in status once or twice.
It was a sufficiently credible guess.
In fact, this rebellion was a little different from usual.
However, in a different direction.
[The Book of Defiance is reading the narratives intertwined with the caster and the target to search for the appropriate power.]
[I can sense a terrible feud spanning generations.]
[The Bond of Rebellion is activated.]
[By strongly resisting fate, you are granted the power to defy a destiny where the probability of being killed by an opponent is highest.]
[You gain the power to resist ‘Rag Behemoth’s’ ‘Power of Destruction’.]
The fate with the highest probability of death… … .
What was activated during the lawless zone was the ability to resist a mortal fate.
At first glance, they looked similar, but they were worlds apart.
Even if it isn’t the opponent’s core technique or a tricky ability, you can still die.
This wasn’t the end of the other things.
[There is a significant difference in status with the subject.]
[#!%!#%]
[The ‘Soul Harmony’ effect of Rupalo’s Jewel partially offsets the difference in rank.]
[The difference in status is partially offset by a special, bitter relationship.]
[The effect of the rebellion’s chain reaches its limit while the target is in an incomplete state.]
[‘The One Who Rejects the Fate of the Apocalypse’ manifests.]
“A special kind of ill-fated relationship…”
There is something about him. He is a monster from the Abyss.
Since we cannot communicate right now, there are no gestures suggesting recognition, but judging by the message, it was highly likely related to Kasiyar.
Or it might be related to King Wu.
Whatever it is, that is for later; what matters now is that thanks to that, I landed a really solid counterattack.
[W-What is this… …!]
I wonder if they didn’t expect their power to be blocked.
I can feel deep bewilderment in Batan’s faintly trembling voice.
Kiiiee!!
It was the same with the Behemoth, which was thrashing about while letting out a roar.
Along with anger, I feel a sense of bewilderment.
In contrast, an overwhelming number of alien races, numbering in the ten thousand, relaxed their rigid stances and slowly approached Behemoth, surrounding him.
And they were the users who stood at the forefront.
“Your power… has been sealed?”
“Wow, did Kaiser do that?”
“Wow, that’s insane. Then doesn’t that mean he can’t use anything related to powers?”
“It looks like that only has powers and traits. If it’s like this… does that mean they only use traits?”
“Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser!”
And Behemoth’s characteristics are only two parts: self-repair and the body of a giant monster that created that tough skin.
Having lost most of its power, its only effective offensive ability is its authority.
And this means… … .
“Oh, then…….”
“So you’re saying there are no attack aircraft at all?”
If that’s the case, isn’t it worth doing?
“Ah, I believed. My God.”
It meant that the monster of the apocalypse had been reduced to nothing more than a large, highly regenerative sandbag.
As Myeolsal, Ast, the Empress, and the Fanatic grinned and cracked their hands open, Dohyeon also smirked and gripped Cheonbyeon.
As if encouraged by their appearance.
The alien races, led by Astra and Alterion, stealthily approached and assumed a battle stance.
“I don’t understand it, but it looks like you’re the one who did it.”
“…….”
“The eye that swallowed the sky. The reason he is dangerous is that power, which is akin to a disaster. If that has been sealed away… I can’t just sit by like this.”
Let’s get revenge.
With their words ending, a familiar voice followed.
We’re here too!
-Lizariza!!
“-You abominable bastards of the abyss… … I will shove that bastard back into the underground.
-Huh? Are you going to send it back?
I didn’t say I would send him alive.
Aha. So it’s posthumous mutilation.
-Liza… …?
Jihad spouting vicious jokes, and Charlie gritting his teeth.
And it was Eliza, bouncing above the heads of the two people.
At that, Dohyeon spat it out.
Shall we go?
That’s good.
-Ooooo!!
Waaahhhhhh!!!!
It is probably not just my imagination that Behemoth seemed to hesitate for some reason at the roar that echoed as if it were about to leave.
* * *
-and…….
-Mch.
What is this?
-Shit;; Is that guy really a former Strongman of the Abyss? He’s getting beaten to death.
-Mob lynching X-LOL
It looks like those alien races are really holding a grudge. They’re really beating them up deliciously.
-LOL
He’s the guy who almost destroyed the continent, so of course he’d be pissed off. At the very least, you must have lost friends or family to him.
Oh, right.
The chat window was in chaos.
The scrolling literally goes up by the second, to the point where even the younger generation accustomed to broadcasting can’t read it properly because it hurts their eyes.
Actually, it wasn’t anything new, as it had been like this ever since the broadcast started.
This continent quest was full of such dynamic events.
However, the difference is that the most chats are being posted right now compared to all the times so far, and… … .
-Kaiser, is he a god? Kaiser, is he a god? Kaiser, is he a god?
-Mom, I want to be Kaiser when I grow up. Mom, I want to be Kaiser when I grow up. Mom, I want to be Kaiser when I grow up.
“-Gaaaaal!! How presumptuous!! It is not the Kaiser, but the God of Kasin. How dare you be so disrespectful to the great God of Kasin… …”
– Ugh, those Kakis are causing trouble even here.
– Kaqui? Kaqui?? Cultist. Members of the Kashin religion. Here it is. I’ve marked the coordinates.
– What do you mean Kaiser? Annihilation is carrying the whole thing right now. Can’t you see that Annihilation and the Empress are doing most of the damage?
– Of course two more people need to contribute to the damage lol. Sealing powers, dodging attacks with parrying and unique swordsmanship. They are doing everything right now, so isn’t it just shameless to expect them to take first place in damage as well?
-LOL
-Wait, but why aren’t you treating our old guy like that? He dealt all the damage early on.
-A middle-aged man is… … haha.
Ah, our old man turns into a corpse after landing just one punch lol
Seriously, how can you be ranked #1 in damage when you’re just spamming smashes from a distance?
The chats are predominantly lighthearted, to the point where one wonders if this is really the same broadcast as before, when the majority of people were seriously worried and concerned.
It couldn’t be helped.
Because unlike before, when it was clearly a crisis, they were now showing a raid that didn’t make me worry at all.
Boom!
Ast draws aggro by unleashing a smash,
Whoosh!
The Empress circles around Behemoth with dazzling yet mysterious movements, unleashing a barrage of attacks as if slicing raw fish.
Every time that happens, fresh blood splatters.
The Empress, whose movements come alive as if she grows stronger every time she puts it on.
However, her demeanor was rougher and fiercer than usual.
“Ugh, are you angry? Why are you so rough?”
“Shut up. Just try having your body taken over, old man. I can see everything with my eyes, but I can’t control it, and my body just keeps moving against my will. I’m telling you, it just makes me furious. I need to beat you up more to feel better.”
Phew, really.
Pfft! Crash!
And following that, the fanatic wielded a massive greatsword and unleashed a barrage of blows.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Pfft!
Five magic swords floating around move on their own, stabbing, slashing, and swinging Behemoth’s entire body.
What was shocking here was the movement of Annihilation.
Whenever the magic sword slashed through Behemoth, Myeolsal, who had moved to the spot it passed through, dropped the magic sword he was holding and performed a feat bordering on divine prowess by snatching the sword in mid-air and swinging it.
——!!!
The power of the sword wielded directly appeared twice as strong as when using the Igi-eogeom.
It seems to have related traits or abilities.
Myeolsal, who already had absolutely no pause in his attacks through the Sword of Self-Power, was bound to draw attention as he displayed such a skill.
Astra and Alterion, and the Empress and Kaiser, etc.
It stood out even amidst the countless strong men and ten thousand alien races rushing in to cook Behemoth.
And Dohyeon was included among those gazes.
“… … It’s completely different from earlier, isn’t it?”
Compared to when he fought Batan, you could believe he is a completely different person.
The unstoppable fierce attack and flawless offense and defense achieved through the Sword of Igi are alike.
However, other than that, everything was different.
The movement… … .
He does not fall short even when compared to the Empress.
If the Empress is like a ferocious beast, Annihilation is like a cold killing machine.
It is incredibly efficient and free of unnecessary frills, as if carrying out a predetermined mission via the optimal route.
Whir-clack.
That is probably why.
The fact that the series of weapon changes feels completely natural and time-consuming, even while swirling around so frantically.
All of that led to the already determined optimal route.
—–!!
When unleashing a strike with the sword held directly in his hand like that, a particularly loud roar erupts due to the formidable power.
A look so different from when he was Batan, entrusting everything to the Igi-eogeom.
What is even more surprising is that I am still not sure if the power is correct.
Was I taking it easy?
No, rather than that… … .
He probably wanted to see his skills.
According to what the old man said before coming to the New World, Myeolsal seemed to be looking forward to a showdown with him.
‘… … A showdown.’
Dohyeon paused at a sudden thought.
I am used to settling the score.
Not only was daily life an enemy, but I would also engage in realistic sparring matches with my colleagues every time and make bets on the outcome.
But there is only one person.
Myeolsal was the only person who had never once settled a match in well over three years.
Sword Saint, I understand why that guy said that.
There was a phrase she used earlier regarding destruction.
That man’s sword is dangerous. It was a sword that completely deviated from the form.
He thoroughly utilizes the sword as a tool, saying it is infinitely sharp and keen.
Certainly. It was a tremendous monster.
And the monster is staring at him as if to say, “Is that all?” Looking much stronger than it was during the Demrok era.
I can feel my heart beating fast.
Are you nervous?
No, it is a little different from that.
Anticipation, excitement, and an inexplicable sense of uplift.
Right, this is… … .
‘… … competitive spirit.’
As I became aware of it, the sound of my heartbeat was conveyed even more vividly.
