Part 2, Episode 130.
King of the Lawless Zone
Or those called the reigning ones.
I’ve heard a lot about them.
They are beings with skills easily comparable to those of the top 10 guild masters, and in fact, even the top 10 guild masters do not bother to fight them.
It’s like having five teenage guild masters in the lawless zone alone.
That was the secret to how the lawless zone was able to maintain the organization while wreaking havoc.
Actually, didn’t Raon also have a history of defeating Raihas, who became the new 10th Guild Master?
First, judging by what netizens and middle-aged men said, even Raon seemed to be close to being the weakest among the kings.
That is why I was curious deep down.
Just how strong will the remaining kings be?
Just because you’re a teenage guild master doesn’t mean you’re all on the same level.
After all, there must be differences in status even among kings.
My impression after facing three of the four remaining kings is… … .
It’s better than expected.
It’s almost embarrassing to even compare it to Raon.
Simply having higher specs and being stronger?
That might be the case, but it certainly wasn’t that kind of problem.
No matter how high your stats are, if you don’t have the skill to handle them, you can’t bring out 100% of your potential.
Raon was that kind of case.
It is only because he is a mage that he rose to that position thanks to his overpowered traits.
In fact, once those abilities stopped working, didn’t he just become a punching bag that was good to hit?
But they were different.
Just look at the prosecutor who launched the first surprise attack.
That speed… … he’s quite skilled.
Speed is the most difficult factor for humans to control.
Because it was bound to be difficult for modern people to handle the unrealistic speed with added game elements.
Even with corrections applied, it was impossible to achieve 100%.
Therefore, what determined the skill of those whose main weapon was speed was precisely how well they could handle their specified speed to the fullest.
It wasn’t for nothing that even in Demrok, which had become a game for hardcore veterans, no martial artist as great as the Thunder Emperor had emerged.
“When it comes to speed alone during surprise attacks, he is on par with the Thunder Emperor of that era.”
That means she is faster than the current version of her who has become a Heavenly Demon.
Furthermore, it also meant that there was no one here faster than that prosecutor right now.
That alone is impressive, but he also seems confident in his swordsmanship.
He claimed to be the number one in Western swordsmanship.
A swordsman wielding a lightning sword on the level of the Thunder Emperor… … .
Is it the Sword Saint’s defense, which can be called the pinnacle of neutralization through air superiority, or speed beyond that?
It seemed like it would truly be a battle of spears and shields.
What about the other kings?
Crack.
“It wasn’t full power, but usually they’d all be knocked out by something like this, so I was really surprised that they stopped it. Well, it does look like there was some damage, though.”
“Look at that bastard who ambushed me acting all high and mighty. It makes me want to beat the hell out of him.”
“Is that possible?”
A towering height of well over 2 meters, with a rugged, muscular build and a thick frame.
Armor that was practically shirtless and short hair.
Befitting its appearance reminiscent of a Northern European Viking, its destructive power was immense; indeed, the Empress who blocked the punch had her life force significantly reduced.
The shockwave that spread behind her the moment she blocked the punch did seem quite large, but even taking that into account, it was strange.
Since it was normal for no damage to be dealt if it was judged as blocked.
Even if it lands, it shouldn’t be a significant hit.
I suspect there might be some kind of characteristic or unique ability that causes damage even if blocked.
It could be a signature trait or a transcendent trait.
Whatever it is.
“… … That would be a counter to Kuku.”
For Kuku, who sacrifices most of his life force to engage in close-quarters combat, there would be nothing more troublesome than that ability.
Did they have the same thought?
“Big guy. Looks like you’re pretty confident in your knockout power, too? I think you’re really going to have to play with me.”
“hmm?”
A middle-aged man, who normally wouldn’t go out of his way to step forward, walked out menacingly and cut in.
He was a massive, muscular man who transcended the limits of an Asian, and he was a middle-aged man who was as threatening as a bear just by getting close to him.
Now it felt like a head was smaller.
“Oh, Master of the Armory. I’ve heard a lot of rumors. They say you’re the strongest in God of Savior when it comes to single-strike attacks, right?”
“Oh, right. You looked confident in your destructive power, too. Why don’t you show me?”
“You’re full of bravado. You must have puffed up a lot since you’re called the ultimate destructive power.”
A huge man, like a Viking, sneered as he watched the middle-aged man shrug his shoulders casually as if in agreement.
“But even so, isn’t this just going all-in? You’re just a premature ejaculator who gets knocked out after one punch. On the other hand, my punch never runs dry. A real man should run all the way. Don’t you agree?”
“……What, you jerk?”
“Are your ears clogged? Do I have to say it again? A loser like you can’t handle me. I think being an Empress would be more fun, actually.”
“This bastard……!”
The middle-aged man was properly provoked, but there was someone who reacted even faster than him.
“You’re totally screwed. Who decides I can handle this or whatever? Do you think I haven’t seen bastards like you before? Guys like you who act cocky just because of your size always start denying reality as soon as they get beaten. How pathetic.”
“……what?”
“Are you deaf or just lacking in comprehension? If you’re a challenger, act like one. Stop messing around.”
Is it just my imagination, or does my diction get particularly better whenever I hurl insults?
The man, momentarily stunned by the storm of insults, had no chance to rebut before she turned to Ast and spoke.
“You come out too, old man. Why are you taking the guy who threw the first punch?”
“……Wouldn’t I be better?”
“So you’re saying I’m going to lose?”
“Well, I mean. That’s not exactly it, but I do have the advantage, don’t I? I don’t like that guy acting all cocky relying on his pathetic destructive power anyway.”
“The moment he threw the first punch at me, it was too late. That guy is my prey.”
The atmosphere between the two became strange.
A scene showing not the slightest willingness to yield, just like children fighting over who gets a snack.
The man who suddenly found himself prey, Bjorn, the King of the Lawless Zone, spat out absurdly, but
“Hey. Don’t I have any say? Why don’t you both just take it on?”
“Shut up. You won’t be able to breathe and you’ll die.”
“her?”
It was cut off with a single stroke.
Karmail, who was facing Dohyeon, smiled sweetly at the sight of the three of them.
“Damn it. It looks like they haven’t decided on an opponent yet. Oh, did I forget to tell you my name? I am Karma. One of the Kings of the Lawless Zone. You could say I’m like a Guild Master to you.”
“……Is he always that talkative?”
“Well, I don’t usually do it, but it does get a bit more frequent in times like this. Since I have a bit of a backstory and my motto is to at least keep someone company when they’re about to die, I just ended up doing it out of habit, even in games.”
I didn’t know if it was a joke or real, but one thing was certain.
He was provoking.
With a mischievous smile, as if expecting a fight to break out at any moment.
At that ridiculous provocation, Dohyeon let out a rotten smirk.
“Yeah, given that we’ve fought a war, I thought we’d get entangled with you guys sooner or later. But I didn’t expect that moment to come this fast?”
“We didn’t know either. We never imagined you would cross the line this quickly.”
“line?”
“Right. Kaiser.”
At that moment, the guy’s mood changed.
The moment the smile faded and the voice lowered, the playful atmosphere vanished, replaced by a strange sense of pressure.
“Raon, dealing with that guy isn’t important. He started the war and got defeated himself, so who can he blame?”
“…….”
“But this isn’t right. Why did you sneak all the way into Rupalo’s Forest to cause this mess? To think you even left the debris behind to destroy and found this place… We just can’t sit by and watch.”
“……Are you on the side of the invaders? You’re users, so why are you taking their side? It’s going to be disadvantageous to you guys too.”
“Look, Kaiser. Has the current God of Worlds ever been on our side as villains in the first place? The disadvantages would only apply to you guys. We need a new world.”
“What does that mean?”
“Many villains are treated poorly in real life, too. Or they’ve had experiences like that, or their ideologies are a bit different from others, and so on. Usually, we play games just to release those urges, even if it’s only here, right? But this goddamn world brings up laws and whatnot even in the game, preventing us from doing whatever we want? Do you think this is fun?”
“Just as you find fun different from reality in games, we need it too. Our paradise that no one can stop or ignore.”
And they are the ones taking the first step toward that.
If God of Savior is played by 1 billion people, it will maintain its popularity for years to come, and by then, they will have become figures who will be remembered in gaming history.
He might become the man most respected by villains.
“… … These despicable things. My Lord, I have seen many such people. Malicious individuals who show no remorse. They are like germs eating away at society.”
-That’s right! Simply put, isn’t it just that you want to go around committing crimes to your heart’s content? Why don’t you just do it in your own world? Why come into ours and cause chaos?
-Lizariza!
To the Guardians, do they interpret the word “game” as a term referring to the users in this world?
Dohyeon also nodded as he watched the guys foaming at the mouth in protest.
“I thought my ears were going to rot from listening to you. Pretending to have convictions, pretending to be rejected by the world. At least here, haven’t you ever considered that you yourselves were rejected? Becoming villains even here is the life you chose, isn’t it? Or do you enjoy this life?”
“I guess you didn’t understand. I’m saying I’m going to make a game where even a life like this isn’t denied. There are many games for you, but there are no games for us.……”
“Ugh, I can’t stand it. Come on, then you guys develop the game. Stop whining and just come inside.”
Eyes that have sunk to an infinitely cold slump stare at Dohyeon.
That was murderous intent.
Condensed killing intent that chills to the bone.
To Dohyun, who specialized in dealing with villains, it was a look he was endlessly familiar with, so he didn’t stop and nonchalantly taunted him.
“And if that’s the case, at least bring in more troops. Do you think just three will suffice? We have four on our side.……”
“We’re here too, Master!” “Hmm!”
“six…….”
-Liza!? Liza!
“…It’s seven, you know.”
Even just considering the numbers, it is a situation where we have to go 2:1.
Even excluding the Guardians, one king had to face two.
Hana actually smiled.
As if finding it ridiculous.
“Who said that? That three of them came.”
“what?”
“Ah, we thought there were three of us at first, too… but he was here. That man.”
“……That man?”
It was not Karmail who answered that question.
Thump, thump.
Not Karma, but Dohyeon’s back.
Footsteps so heavy that you wonder if they are actually made by a human.
thud.
The sound that had been getting closer and closer stopped at a certain moment, and Dohyeon, who had slightly turned his head to glance sideways at Karmail gesturing behind him, was able to see.
Sssss-
Wearing a red-burning mask.
Something shapeless with dark red wings spread out.
“Let me introduce you. The Black Nightmare, Raon. The original owner of the place where that fool stood. A man who was once a king, though he has retired from active duty.”
Asion.
Asion.
In the past, there was a specific name by which he was commonly referred to.
– Red Devil.
Red Devil, Asion.
It was the moment the former king of the lawless zone, who had disappeared without a trace, revealed himself for the first time.
