Part 2, Episode 225.
[The Guardian Quest ‘Black Tribe’ begins.]
[Black Clan]
– Rank: Guardian Quest
– Description: A small clan that was comparable to the mighty humanity of ancient times.
Their potential is truly destructive.
Jihad Black has not yet awakened the clan’s power.
Now that you have met another survivor, recall your forgotten memories. And thereby, regain your true form.
-Lost Memories (0 / 2)
– Awakening : (0 / 1)
– Upon quest success: Awaken sealed potential to regain true form.
[Jihad Black’s potential is unleashed whenever he recalls a memory.]
A race comparable to ancient humanity… … .
The throne that can only be claimed by the five strongest races among the countless different races.
It is humanity that occupied one of those five thrones.
The fact that they were compared to humanity despite being a minority clan meant that every single warrior of the clan possessed tremendous strength.
Nevertheless, humanity currently knows no information about them.
Because in the distant past of ancient human history, for some reason, they vanished without a trace.
Hana Dohyeon knew at least roughly.
[Jihad Black]
Title: Heroic-Class Named Guardian]
[Type: Goblin]
[Level : LV 59]
[Loyalty: 86 / 100]
[Traits: Bloodline, Curse Sorcerer, Necromancer, Quick Hands]
[Guardian Trait: Strong against the weak, Opportunist]
[Description: Survivor of a fallen clan.
Jihad is a goblin of distinguished lineage who has lived for hundreds of years. However, he has now come to live as a human’s guardian.
… …
[Most abilities are currently sealed.]
Jihad status window.
[… … A special race that existed in ancient times, the Black Tribe.
They were a clan that used special technology based on their own high potential, and due to the danger they posed, they were always in conflict with ‘humanity’.
However, after ‘that day,’ the Black clan perished, and in later generations, they could no longer be seen.
Jihad Black is a descendant of that clan.
Although they have lived for hundreds of years, by the standards of the Blacks who live for over a thousand years, they have not even had their coming-of-age ceremony yet.
Because when I opened the explanation written there, these details were written in detail.
It was also information I confirmed through the Slayer trait when I first met him as a boss.
I was wondering just how formidable the Black Clan is that it always shows up as being of such high rank…
Today, I have finally resolved that long-standing curiosity.
Crack, crack-
Whoosh-
[Signature trait ‘Full Bloom of Ice Flowers’ is activated.]
[Signature trait ‘Inferno Flame’ activates.]
“Damn it! Why isn’t this working!”
The moment you use magic, everything gets swallowed up.
“There’s no cooldown or limit on such a fraudulent ability? Does that even make sense?”
Siana and Lephias.
The magic of the two people, known as the strongest ice and fire magicians, vanished without a trace when the black monster opened its mouth.
Bang! Bang!
“Attacks don’t work! His body is ridiculously tough.”
“It even feels like it’s getting harder!”
“How is this sound coming from my body!?”
Even as the other major guild masters endlessly swung their weapons, only the sound of steel being hammered echoed.
Kaaang-! Kaang!
“You mean even my…… attacks don’t work?”
“My Smash didn’t work either! Damn it, if only I hadn’t used it on you earlier… The cooldown is almost over.”
Even the attacks by Cheonma and Ast only resulted in a slightly clearer sound.
[The Bloodline Factor has been opened, and ‘All Things Return to One’ has been manifested.]
[You can consume the five elements, and your physical strength increases as you devour the elements.]
[When physical strength reaches its maximum, the subject’s body is reborn into its true form.]
“Absolute immunity to magic, and the body hardens as much as it absorbs magic? And that’s not all, there’s a second transformation too?”
It is truly a cheat trait.
Then, suddenly struck by a memory, Dohyeon approached Jihad and asked quietly.
“……Hey, just in case, I’m asking, were you originally capable of doing that kind of thing too?”
-Huh?
Then, Jihadu, who had been confused, flinched and looked up.
He looks bewildered, as if he doesn’t understand.
You know, when we first met, you were bragging about your bloodline factor manifesting. I was wondering if you would have acted like that if it had actually manifested.
“Ah, no. I wasn’t able to fully manifest my bloodline factor. Just enough to transform parts of my body? So I didn’t have special abilities like that…”
“……But was he putting on such a show?”
But, but… I get this sense of omnipotence, like I could do anything even if I only modify a part of it.
Do different abilities manifest for each user?
Anyway, it was clearly a tremendous characteristic.
That is why it catches the eye even more.
The fact that that monstrous guy is of the same species as Jihad.
“Whatever it is, it means that tremendous power is latent within Jihad as well.”
The goblins that seemed like mere wimps actually turn out to be the strongest race in Abtartel?
It was just when my heart was about to swell with emotion.
I made eye contact with the monster that was standing still and taking the attack without even budging.
The moment the gaze that had been lingering on Dohyeon turned toward Jihad.
-… … Little Black. Why are you here?
The monster frowns.
My whole body, face, and even the whites of my eyes were completely black, so I couldn’t see well, but it definitely felt that way.
“Why are you asking why I’m here? Do you know about Jihad?”
Since they said they are of the same species, could it be that they had a connection in the past?
Dohyeon’s eyes widened as he looked at Jihad, a question that naturally arose in his mind.
Jihad, who had been flinching just moments ago, was standing there blankly with a look on his face as if possessed by something.
But that was only for a moment.
Crackle.
Jihad, whose eyes soon regained focus, bit his lip.
-Master. I… … remembered.
“what?”
Who that monster is. Why I had been hiding in Raven’s underground dungeon. What I was trying to find, leaving Eliza behind. Yes, I was clearly trying to retrieve ‘it.’ And so, the fate of my family and clan…
Jihada’s rambling gaze gradually sinks low.
He doesn’t look like his usual cowardly goblin.
A firm gaze that can only be seen in one who has devoted themselves throughout a long life.
Then, just as it was about to extend beyond that.
Ding! Ding!
[Jihad Black accessed the sealed memory.]
[If you view your memories, you can find out what your soul originally was.]
[Warning! The seal will not be unlocked because the conditions were not met.]
[I cannot recall the memory.]
-Ugh! M-my head hurts so much.
The alarm rang out violently, and Jihad clutched his head with a pained expression.
It feels like my head is ringing so hard it’s going to shatter.
It was a pain similar to when you overwork your brain beyond its limits.
Ugh, ugh… I finally feel like I can live. I almost died.
After a few seconds, the pain disappeared like magic.
The brain’s protective organs pushed the sealed door of memory far away.
It’s a shame, but there was still some gain.
[Successfully recalled one of the lost memories.]
-Lost Memories (1 / 2)
Since I have already achieved half of the clear conditions for the Guardian Quest.
[The rank has been raised by one level.]
[All stats have been greatly increased.]
[The number of undead you can handle doubles.]
[You are getting one step closer to awakening.]
Master! Power is overflowing! Enough to summon an undead army continuously without any trouble! At this rate, even Pain might be able to handle almost all of his power from his prime.
“her.”
in result.
Of course, the rank rises to a level that cannot be raised without transcending.
The number of legions, which can be considered the core of the Commander Necromancer, has doubled.
Considering that this reward was obtained with virtually nothing done, there has never been a gain quite like this.
I couldn’t just like it.
That probably means it’s that difficult to find other memories.
When I think of the phrase “sealed memory,” it implies that someone sealed it…
It was obvious at first glance that something was amiss.
Well, I’ll think about that later.
First of all… I need to do something about that monster.
At that moment.
Whether by coincidence or not, Dohyeon nodded as he met Myeolsal’s eyes.
Then the guy also nods his head low.
There was no need to exchange words. They seemed to be thinking the same thing.
Taat!
It was Dohyeon who made the first move.
[An ice flower is formed that moves according to the caster’s will.]
Just as Lephias’s ability was activated and the area around the monster’s feet was frozen.
They rushed in at that exact moment.
Crackle-!
As Dohyeon flew away like a flash of light with sparks flying, the heavenly magic sword ‘Omne’ slammed down as if to provide support.
And over ten magic swords wandering around it.
When I was on the enemy side, it was an ability that made me automatically say I was playing the game dirty, but now that I am receiving support, I couldn’t be more reassured.
But I know.
This can’t harm that guy’s body.
Excluding the magic swords that manipulate the elements, there are only a few left, and it is impossible to penetrate the physical strength of a guy who has been reinforced to the maximum with those.
He himself had also used up most of his attack units.
Black Dragon Descent is practically an extinction skill that causes you to retire after use, so it cannot be used yet.
Swoosh.
Is that why?
Even though the guy clearly saw Dohyeon, he did not take any action.
A nonchalant attitude, as if dealing with a fly.
Yeah, I suppose so.
If I had a body like that, I wouldn’t bother stopping most things.
……okay,
[An unknown force intervenes, changing the concept of physical enhancement into weakening.]
[The target’s body is weakened by the amount strengthened by Mansanggwiil.]
[Disabling Thunder Dragon Descent.]
[Periel’s Gift – Unlocks Gale.]
Smirk.
That is, if you have an enhanced body.
Whoosh-!!
-… … !?
The guy’s eyes wavered as he looked down at the long cut on my side.
