Episode 737. Don’t choose the means and methods (1)
“Goooooo!”
“Keeeek!”
The pierced Sorcerers screamed shrilly.
Instead of blood, blue flames continued to pour out from the wounded area.
I can feel the energy of a ‘shadow sapling without an owner’.
In human terms, it is a collateral line rather than a direct line.
Although it has some characteristics, it is not the original.
However, just some of these characteristics posed an absurd threat to ordinary residents.
“That… I heard that it’s impossible to bloom on other levels…”
An earthquake occurred in Raphael’s pupil.
“What’s going on…?”
“Unbelievable….”
The rest of the angels had no choice but to keep their mouths shut.
[The ‘Flower That Swallows the Sun’ is in full bloom!]
[‘Sunflowers of the Flame Falls’ are in bloom!]
[‘Hydrochloric Acid Dandelion’ looks at the enemies!]
In addition, a huge number of plants sprouted from the ground.
They all displayed extraordinary powers, as if they had consumed high-quality magic and nutrients.
Kwakwakwakwakwang!
Phew!
In an instant, colorful explosions occurred along the front lines.
“You said we’d be ambushed soon. It’s exactly as you predicted, Jinhyeok.”
“They’re here. They’re here.”
“Hahahaha! Ordinary people have entered the devil’s realm on their own.”
“I’m not human. Can’t you see my wings?”
A multitude of shadows reveal themselves.
They were strong people from all walks of life who had fully adapted to the local environment due to the harsh farming work.
“What you just showed me is just a taste. This is my… no, my territory! If you invade, I will kill you all!”
Ophelia smiled brightly, revealing her sharp fangs.
The title of ‘Base Ruler’ that I was given because I was temporarily put in charge of the base.
It was an honorary position that was temporary and nothing more than a mirage that would disappear like sugar the moment Jinhyeok arrived.
However, it had a different meaning to the slaves who had always been used.
Golden chain.
Ophelia couldn’t help but be intoxicated by the temptation of its sweetness.
In fact, the other members were looking at Ophelia with quite a bit of envy.
“To entrust my stronghold to a cursed vampire….”
“Disrespectful!”
“You’re going into areas where you shouldn’t touch. Kang Jin-hyeok, you guys…!”
Angry voices erupted from all over the place.
“Not even the true king… The bloodline of Decathus that fell away long ago… .”
Raphael’s face also crumpled at Ophelia’s provocation.
The position of the most noble archangel in heaven.
It was a life where I always took for granted being respected and awed.
I never thought I’d hear such words from a lowly race that would trample and kill anyone they saw.
“Catch that brat right now and bring him in front of me.”
Raphael’s chilling command was given.
[Special skill ‘Heavenly Precepts’ is activated!]
[A ‘sanctuary’ that restores divine power within a 10km radius is created!]
[Resistance to dark attribute entities increases by 30%!]
Golden dew began to pour down.
And flinched.
The growth rate of plants that had been growing without any problems has noticeably slowed down.
“It’s a beginning.”
“We must defend.”
“If it doesn’t work out, let’s just die. If we survive in a clumsy manner, it’ll be hard to deal with the aftereffects of that leech later on.”
The formation of the Goinmul Corporation has also completed preparations for battle.
“Turn everything into ashes!”
“Don’t let anyone come in!”
like that.
The two sides’ forces clashed over the stronghold.
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The place Jinhyeok followed was a place Ishmael had never been to before.
A huge and dangerous storage warehouse for sacred stones.
Because of that, I didn’t have a chance to look into every nook and cranny, but I was still proud to say that I had been here more than 100 times.
In fact, the rest of the slaves also trusted him completely on this matter.
however.
‘how….’
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You must be here for the first time, but how do you know the inside in such detail?
Even the place I just entered was not the kind that could be found by chance.
“Hmm. This is shabby. I came here with some expectations, but is this all I get?”
The leisure shown while clicking the tongue.
even.
“It’ll be more fun to fix it like this. The next guy who comes here won’t be able to solve it.”
He’s giving me some advice and even making corrections.
It was a sight that was hard to believe even when I saw it.
Because it would have been impossible without a thorough understanding of traps and defensive magic.
But a little later, when I went to the innermost part of the storage room.
“…….”
Ishmael realized that what he had seen so far was nothing.
“Look. Do you understand why I’m doing this?”
Jinhyuk’s mouth watered as he watched the scene unfolding below.
A fairly large underground space.
There were several torches burning there.
“Ugh….”
“Lord, kill me. Please….”
“Rather… please let me mine the sacred stone without having to sleep or eat.”
The bodies of the lowest-ranking angels, tied to trees, had several rings attached to them.
It’s not about injecting something.
It’s like taking away something from your body.
Slurp… .
As the divine power was withdrawn, the angels’ complexions became increasingly pale.
Some people couldn’t stand it anymore and just hung their heads.
“They’re all my comrades who went to another village. I thought they went to a better place because they got hurt or something….”
Ishmael trembled as he looked at the bound angels.
An unknown emotion beyond shock and anger engulfed my entire body.
The common sense that I knew until now.
Hope that we are headed towards a slightly better future.
It was shattered into pieces.
“The sacred power that goes into the sacred stone. That is the identity of the raw material that goes into it.”
The bottom angels who wouldn’t be surprised if they disappeared any moment now.
There’s no reason not to take the opportunity to grind up those cheap ingredients.
You can also have them mine sacred stones until they run out of strength.
“No matter how hard we struggle here, there is no future.”
We must not contaminate the sacred stone that is precious to everyone?
That’s bullshit.
In the first place, the sacred stone itself was a product created on top of someone’s life force.
“How is it? Can you just stand by and watch after seeing the truth? Can you just be content with living each day and wait until the day you die comes?”
“I know!”
Ishmael couldn’t stand it anymore and sat up straight.
“I know… too.”
Her face was flushed with mixed emotions.
“But what do you want me to do? I have no power.”
Why wouldn’t you want to get out of this hell?
It was the same for everyone, but they were helpless and could do nothing.
“I’m not asking for much. Just help me do what I do and tell everyone the truth.”
“Hahaha. Are you saying that just doing that will change everything? I know you’re not an ordinary angel, but that doesn’t change the fact that you’re still trapped.”
“Well, it’s my job to break that stereotype. Don’t change your words later.”
“Huh? What does that mean… Now, wait a minute!”
Before Ishmael could stop him, the madness began.
Bam.
Jinhyuk went down lightly and then flew his body.
Jumping into the lion’s den by yourself.
It was certain that he would be caught in less than a second and then have his divine powers extracted in the same way.
Because they were a powerful elite that could not even be compared to the supervisors.
It’s impossible not to get caught.
‘It’s suicide.’
That’s what I thought.
A new model that disappeared like the wind.
… … It’s not at the level of ‘fast’.
It’s so close to impossible to follow with your eyes.
In fact, among the countless angels down there, not a single one caught Jinhyuk’s movements.
Jinhyuk, who had reached the place where divine power was gathered in an instant, dropped the black liquid.
Again.
A very faint black aura spread throughout the divine power.
At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be much change.
Visually speaking.
However.
[The divine power has been corrupted by the blood of the fallen saint.]
[When absorbed, ‘Abnormal Status’ and ‘Corruption’ effects are applied.]
Attacking water supply plants was a fairly effective tactic even in modern warfare.
Although it is a bit less realistic because of human rights issues and such.
‘You don’t have to worry about that here.’
In the first place, there was no reason to show mercy to those who sacrificed their own kind.
Jinhyuk, who had achieved his goal, immediately returned to where Ishmael was waiting.
“Really… that’s amazing.”
Ishmael let out an exclamation of disbelief.
“Keep your promise. It’s almost time to go back now.”
No matter how much you drink, it’s bad to leave the place for too long.
Ishmael also nodded in agreement.
Then, as if remembering something, he looked at the tied up angels.
“Should I just continue to… suffer?”
“For now.”
I feel sorry for the angels who are still being drained of their divine power, but if I save them now, all my plans will go down the drain.
At least we must hold out until the contaminated sacred stone leaves this place and reaches our main force.
‘Is this all you can do?’
Magical power gathered at Jinhyuk’s fingertips.
[The unique ability ‘Protection of the Stars’ is activated.]
A warm feeling lingered around.
Divine power that has been vaporized and scattered.
Through this, I was able to heal my wounds and increase the amount and quality of divine power I possessed.
The longer you recover, the longer your suffering will last, but your chances of surviving until rescue will also increase exponentially.
and.
If they survive, they will be reborn as beings that can become variables in a counterattack.
It will also be of great help in creating the ‘items’ that are absolutely essential for success in this war.
The plan proceeded smoothly.
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Jinhyuk, who returned to the prison, immediately told everyone what had happened in the storage room.
Of course, at first, no one believed it.
That was expected.
If you suddenly say that the sacred stone is completed by grinding angels, who would easily believe it?
However, the one who was brought here to give credibility to what he was saying was Ishmael.
“It’s all true.”
Ishmael opened his mouth heavily.
“That can’t be.”
“We…were all destined to die in the end?”
“You clearly said you would spare my life once the war was over….”
“I guess this is it.”
“There’s nothing I can do.”
The roar grew louder.
But that was it.
Well, that can’t be helped.
Those who are steeped in slave mentality.
The slaves, struggling under the weight of great power and fear, had no will to look forward to tomorrow.
Just today.
Because all I could do right now was survive.
Even now, with his life hanging in the balance, he doesn’t seem to have much intention of changing his position.
“It won’t be easy, contractor.”
Ellis also read the emptiness in their eyes.
Even as the leader of the Ataraxia family, she thought it was impossible to change these people.
but,
‘I have to.’
We need to absorb them for the future.
Jinhyuk took a step forward.
And then he pulled something out of subspace.
“……!?”
“That’s…!”
A change occurred in the faces of the angels, where no trace of soul could be found.
