Part 2, Episode 167.
Competitive spirit.
A feeling that now feels completely unfamiliar.
It was a feeling I couldn’t remember the last time I had.
Because I never felt it again while maintaining the number one spot for nearly two years during the Demloch era.
However, I could not think of a more suitable expression than that.
“It’s the first time I’ve actually seen Myeolsal fight, but… was it really this intense?”
Actually, I was curious.
Myeolsal, who always traveled alone yet maintained second place, just what kind of battles does he wage?
Just what is it about him that he is always above the colleagues from back then who never fell behind him?
Unfortunately, I couldn’t see it because the game failed, but now, two years later, I am seeing it in another game.
Thump.
It served as a strong stimulus and made Dohyeon’s heart race.
I want to fight. The author.
I couldn’t stop such thoughts from constantly creeping into my mind.
And the same was true for Annihilation.
Swish-! Whoosh!
Even while constantly moving and swinging his sword, Myeolsal’s gaze remained fixed on Dohyeon.
That’s Kaiser…
It was also the first time he had actually seen Dohyeon fighting.
No, strictly speaking, it’s not the first time.
I had seen it quite a lot, whether from a distance or through videos. But it was the first time I was seeing it in person, right in front of my eyes, and doing a raid together with it.
And Dohyeon, as seen that way, was better than expected.
I thought it had degenerated.
Having gained better abilities and favorable conditions than during the Demrok days when there wasn’t a single legendary skill.
Kaiser, who truly overcame the worst flaw of bad luck.
Potential that reigned over countless high-rankers in less than a minute.
Everyone who remembered Demrok praised the return of the god.
But there is only one person.
I couldn’t hide my disappointment, at least regarding the destruction.
I’ve become numb. Compared to back then.
In those days, Kaiser was a tyrant and an uncontrollable beast.
An absolute powerhouse who completely overwhelms those who reveal their disadvantages, despite having unfavorable conditions in every respect.
Even though I saw him from a distance, his gaze and intensity are still vivid in my memory.
However, the videos of him I saw in God of Savior were all somehow empty.
He is clearly growing stronger rapidly and has overcome his previous weaknesses, but the raw momentum and overwhelming gaze of that time have disappeared.
Is that why?
While Myeolsal was looking forward to meeting him, he was unconsciously convinced of his own victory.
Unlike him, who had become dull, I was honed to an incomparably sharp edge.
But now.
[Successfully parried the flurry of attacks from the former Abyssal Powerhouse, ‘Rag Behemoth’.]
Whoosh! Whoosh!
“Nice! The pattern is broken.”
“Damn it, you parried again!”
“Waaaaaaah!!!”
“Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser!”
For the first time, that conviction was cracked.
And once gold is struck, it is bound to shatter quickly. As Myeolsal watched Dohyeon’s performance, his pupils trembled slightly, uncharacteristically for him.
That gaze, filled with unwavering conviction. An overwhelming aura that seems to crush the opponent.
A presence that shines exceptionally brightly even amidst a massive army of ten thousand and countless users.
Even combat power that is objectively not inferior to that of the Empress.
‘… … .’
It was the Kaiser from back then whom I saw.
The blade, which was thought to have dulled, has been sharpened once again like its glorious days.
No, maybe even more than back then…
Swoosh.
Myeolsal’s lips curled up slightly.
It was a phenomenon that even the individual was unaware of.
Is he satisfied that the only worthy rival he acknowledged has returned to the form he remembered?
Or is he feeling a crisis?
Feeling emotions he himself could not understand, Myeolsal swung his sword even more violently.
Kiiieeeeee!!!!
[Former Power of the Abyss, ‘Rag Behemoth’s’ HP is 50% or less.]
Lag Behemoth.
As if the title of “Strongman of the Abyss” wasn’t a lie, he still has 50% of his health remaining despite a massive army of over 10,000 soldiers dealing damage.
[Entering Phase 3, additional traits are unlocked.]
[The trait ‘Skin of the Apocalypse’ is activated.]
[Defense and magic resistance increase significantly, and a portion of damage taken is accumulated to strengthen the next ‘Rag Behemoth’ attack.]
[All damage taken by Rag Behemoth is reduced by 70%.]
It was due to additional characteristics that manifested upon entering Phase 3.
While the defense power had increased ridiculously, the key factor was the unheard-of, overpowered trait of reducing all damage by 70%.
It would have been interesting to see if the alien races hadn’t come.
At that time, I might have collapsed from exhaustion on my own.
It is possible that for the first time in history, a user might have been forcibly logged out after the time limit expired during a raid.
In that sense, Kaiser could be seen as the MVP of this stage.
Because it was Kaiser who was the decisive figure who persuaded the Dark Elves to bring an army of ten thousand.
“Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser!”
“Waaahhhh!!”
“Destroy! Destroy! Destroy!”
“Ah, O Kashin…….”
“Kamen.”
Even though he has finally appeared after a very long time since emerging from the third new continent, it is no wonder that users are calling out Kaiser’s name.
I wonder if they’ve gone so far as to feel competitive even over something like this.
Myeolsal, who had been smirking, stopped laughing.
He regained his usual calm poker face, but his gaze was noticeably sharper than before.
You exceeded my expectations, Kaiser. You never disappoint.
but.
It was still too early to surpass himself.
… … not yet.
I’m looking forward to it. I wonder how much stronger you’ll be when we meet next time.
Ironically, such expectations were making the annihilation movement even more active.
As if trying to show that he is still ahead.
It was a childish act uncharacteristic of Myeolsal, who is often described as indifferent and boring, but Dohyeon, the person involved, did not seem to think so.
To be precise, I couldn’t even entertain such a thought.
It’s getting faster over there? Hah, fine. I can’t be outdone.
After all, he himself was in a state of intense fire.
Watching the Annihilation sweep through Behemoth as if to show off, Dohyeon also actively engages in the raid by unleashing even more fierce attacks and parrying.
Even so, the way his gaze kept alternating between Annihilation and Behemoth was clearly a sign that he was conscious of them.
The funny thing is that they are doing it to each other, but they themselves don’t realize it.
The two of them are going berserk, as if they had agreed that the person with the highest contribution to this raid would win.
“… … Doesn’t the owner seem a bit different than usual? He looks a bit excited. Isn’t that right, Chal… … .”
-Lizarija.
The Guardians did react to their master’s unusual behavior, but…
“-A disgusting abyss… … Even the stench of blood is filthy beyond measure. Hmph!”
“… … Ah, so you’re concentrating. Um, why don’t you relax your expression a bit before you cut? Right now, you look like a torturer, which is a bit off-putting.”
Sigh. He’s not even listening. Let’s just leave him alone.
-Liza? Liza.
Click. Tap.
Yeah, let’s work hard too. How many of you are there? Are you going to lose to Charlie?
Click. Grrrr-
Charlie was trying so hard to inflict pain on Behemoth that it was quickly buried.
Ugh, why are they so aggressive this time? It’s hard to keep up.
“Is there anything you can keep up with, old man? He’s just kicking around from behind.”
“…….”
“Anyway, at this rate, we’re going to lose all our rankings… We can’t just sit here, can we? Don’t you agree?”
“Ah, of course. Since God has left behind light, it is only right that we, who have received His grace, follow in His footsteps. As His servants, I shall achieve a contribution without the slightest shame.”
As the two of them went wild over the unexpected contribution battle, their colleagues like the Empress, Ast, and the fanatics also became more aggressive, perhaps fueled by a competitive spirit(?).
Waaahhhhh!!
“Die, you enemy of our family.”
“Alright, finally, I have the chance to cut off your breath with my own hands. I have never forgotten you for a single moment.”
“Kill him! Beat him to a pulp!”
The alien races and users, their morale boosted along with them, also sped up the tempo as if there were no turning back, swinging their weapons and showering them with magic and arrows.
In raids, health management and aggro management are important.
To this end, no matter how many people are raiding, it is common practice to maintain an appropriate speed and take turns attacking.
But what if the raid group reaches 10,000?
Back then, there was no need to worry about conserving energy or anything like that; you just had to pour it all out.
[Casting the special option ‘Dharma Annihilation Slash’ of the Legendary (Unique) Weapon ‘Rupture Realm – Sword’.]
[Destroys all magic within casting range for a single cast.]
[The special option ‘Destruction’ of the Dragon-Slaying Magic Sword Xanthe is cast.]
[Signature ability ‘Smash’ is activated.]
[Casting Signature Trait, ‘Suppress Heresy’.]
Starting with the frontrunners, including Dohyeon and Myeolsal.
[‘Alterion Elandriel’ casts the area-of-effect spell ‘Vine of the Divine Tree’.]
[‘Alterion Elandriel’ casts the area-of-effect spell ‘Blizzard’.]
[The brilliant hero of the Dark Elves, ‘Astra Ravencia’, manifests the Sword of Radiance.]
… …
[High Elf, ‘Dames Granda’ casts the area-of-effect spell ‘Endlessly Soaring Vines’.]
[High Elf, ‘Radran Bagra’ casts ‘Divine Archery – Rapid Fire’.]
The alien races led by Alterion and Astra.
And as the users and countless alien races unleashed a full-force attack without looking back, a truly spectacular scene unfolded.
The disaster that struck fear into everyone, the ‘snow that swallowed the sky,’ was no more.
There is nothing but an excellent sandbag with plenty of space to get hit due to its massive size.
“Th-this can’t be.”
Bataan, the only one here who felt wronged, could not accept this situation.
It feels beyond unreal, it’s mind-boggling.
I gave up everything and chose to become the heart of a monster, only to end up as a punching bag?
This makes no sense. This can’t be happening.
I wanted to believe it was a dream.
One thing was that the life force dwindling in real time and the frantic sounds of impact were speaking to me, pulling my hair up.
What you are seeing is reality.
[‘Rag Behemoth’s HP is 30% or less.]
It hasn’t been that long since it dropped below 50%, but before I knew it, it had fallen below 30%.
There are no more characteristics to be expressed.
At this rate, death was certain. It was a disgraceful fate to be helplessly and mindlessly lynched by a mob until death.
‘Rag Behemoth… … The mighty of the Abyss is going to lose like this, unable to do anything?’
Who would have ever imagined this?
Eyes that swallowed the sky.
Former Strongman of the Abyss.
That the end of Rag Behemoth, who was called the great catastrophe and disaster of Elanis, would be such a trivial, even laughable, death.
“I can’t do that. How could I have come this far…?”
It is a whole hundred years.
No, I planned it while enduring for even longer than that.
After ruining things a hundred years ago due to the interference of Lucia and the presence of the King of Power, I prepared even more thoroughly.
To fulfill a ‘wish’.
I have come this far solely with that single-minded determination.
In order to be recognized by ‘them,’ and to create the world they spoke of.
but…….
[Your HP is 20% or less.]
Boom!
“Behemoth has fallen! Beat him up before he gets up!”
Yeah, this is it!
Now’s the time! Pour it all out!
… … now I had no choice but to accept it.
‘Ah… is this how it ends?’
That everything has come to an end.
