Chapter 131
Chapter 131
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 131
Chapter Title: Take This!
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[Chapter 131]
[Take this!]
Kwaaaaang!
The clash in midair between the lance and the Titan's stake. Unlike Przewalski, who rode a horse-form mount capable of proper acceleration and charges, the dragon carrying Yoo Seongwon was heavy and sluggish.
However, even in this disadvantageous situation, Yoo Seongwon parried it in place with the power of his martial talent, but he couldn't help being pushed back by the sheer mass of the opponent's body.
The swift divine horse left a trail of white light as it continued flying toward Yoo Seongwon, aiming its lance.
"Damn it!"
[Slow! Slow! Slow!]
"I know that!"
Kwang!
Yoo Seongwon deflected the lance with his Titan's stake, but the impact reverberated through his entire body.
That speed, weight, and the glowing lance were no ordinary weapons, carrying overwhelming shock and damage, but fortunately, he held out.
'If I hadn't taken Sturdy (EX), I would've been in big trouble.'
[Sturdy (EX): You hardly tire, and your physical durability increases.]
It was one of the skills he had acquired after fighting in the Goblin Empire dungeon until his stamina was depleted, to bolster his endurance in prolonged battles.
Thanks to it, his physical durability had increased, so he didn't get hurt easily from collisions, and he could withstand the pressure of the lance charge. But the problem was Eldraen.
[...Contractor, it hurts.]
"Got it... Uh! Support me with magic! Give me some footholds! And some extra magic support too!"
[Understood.]
Kwaaang!
The lance charge, like a comet crashing down, transmitted shock to Eldraen, making her cry out in pain.
With no choice, Yoo Seongwon decided to use her like a foothold so she wouldn't take damage, handling attacks and counters in midair himself.
That way, at least he could manage the damage on himself alone and let Eldraen focus on support.
Changing his fighting style, Yoo Seongwon moved to her back, and Eldraen tried to bind Przewalski's movements first with magic.
[Frost Shackles!]
[My constellation! O Slaughter King! Wrap and protect me! 'Warmth of Hide'!]
But as the cold mana gathered, red fur formed there, shattering the ice and nullifying the Frost Shackles.
And Przewalski continued accelerating his lance charge without restraint.
It was clear he wasn't just called a holy knight for show—he was the type who wielded holy spells as well.
'What a pain...!'
[How long will you keep using petty tricks!]
"Isn't your skill the real petty trick?"
Przewalski's lance charge was sharp and carried terrifying power, but Yoo Seongwon's Titan's stake didn't shatter and calmly parried it.
Twice, three times, four times. With each exchange, Yoo Seongwon deflected the attacks more easily, faster, and more fluidly, soon unleashing eerie counters.
Feeling this, Przewalski sensed that the foe had grown far stronger than before, and chills ran down his spine.
[Should I have dealt with him when Reggorn died? Purruk!]
"Eldraen! Shield!"
Yoo Seongwon was so steadfast that it sparked regret in Przewalski.
Yoo Seongwon and Eldraen synced their breaths again: he took the lance charge alone, and she cast shield magic in the air for him to step on, allowing acrobatic maneuvers back to block him from his original position.
One slip, and he'd plummet from above—it was a sight that naturally elicited awe.
[What a fearsome human. He acts carefree on the outside, but hides such a sharp blade within. Terrifying. Terrifying! This Przewalski! Following the Slaughter King! Despite tasting countless battles until now! An enemy like this is a first!]
"That's exactly why your heart races, isn't it?"
[An impossible dream. Vanquishing an invincible foe. Enduring unbearable pain. That is the knight's privilege.]
"...Hey! Whose side are you on? Why are you rooting for him? I get Akaron, but Seom-myeol, I didn't expect this from you!"
As Seom-myeol and Akaron subtly acted friendly toward the holy knight Przewalski, Yoo Seongwon was dumbfounded.
What was knighthood that they bonded like this over it? Still baffled, Yoo Seongwon sighed deeply and gripped his Titan's stake tighter to eliminate the foe as quickly as possible.
Just then, communication came from Baek Ga-yeon aboard the transport circling behind.
(Ah, can you hear me? How long do you think it'll take against that guy?)
"Pretty long. His mobility is outstanding."
(Then what do you think about us pushing into Geoseong first?)
"Not bad, but it'll be a bloodbath. How about I clear a path for you to head toward the core dungeon instead?"
(You think they'll come with you there?)
Kaaaang!
Even mid-communication, Przewalski had no intention of playing around and kept charging at Yoo Seongwon.
He successfully defended with the Titan's stake for now, but with his mind complicated, Yoo Seongwon agonized.
This fight wouldn't end easily, and he couldn't just keep battling like this forever.
[Kwaaaaaaaaak!]
"What's that?"
[It seems the meal is finally over, you duck. They're heading back to feast on those in Geoseong.]
After finishing their meal for the first time in a while, the monster horde with Wagyeo, Deokdeok, and Iberico began moving toward those encamped in Geoseong for more predation.
With the rear blocked by the magic barrier, two Archdemon Beasts, the monsters they led, and even Scavengers.
They all seemed intent on finishing off the trapped soldiers in Geoseong for good.
"...This is getting messy. If this continues...!"
Yoo Seongwon glanced toward Iberico, still casting magic at the mana barrier.
He was densely guarded by other monsters and his direct pig-headed beastmen subordinates, making it look tough.
'In that case...'
[What are you scheming! Don't forget we're in a fight!]
"...When I signal, do it just like that, Eldraen. Hup!"
Przewalski attempted another aerial lance charge, targeting Yoo Seongwon as he pondered a plan.
This time, Yoo Seongwon leaped from Eldraen's back, pretending to parry, but grabbed the divine horse's leg and got dragged along upward.
[You bastard! What is this!]
"You targeted my mount Eldraen, so we're even. Now... shall we go down together?"
[Ha! You underestimate my divine horse avatar! The weight of a mere human like you won't hinder its mobility. I'll shake you off with speed...!]
Suddenly, the divine horse's speed dropped sharply, jolting as if weighed down by something heavy.
Przewalski, thinking the weight of an armored human was negligible, looked down in surprise—and there Yoo Seongwon leisurely swung the Titan's stake.
An out-of-spec item crafted by Olympus's constellations to seal the ancient god-race Titan.
Not originally a weapon, it had no special powers or authorities, but Yoo Seongwon used it as one for its immense weight and durability.
[You... you! Th-that!]
"Hup, by the way, it seems like mass-produced stuff... What if I pull out a few more?"
Made not as a special weapon for someone, but as countless 'nails' needed to bind a gigantic Titan, Yoo Seongwon grinned and casually showed a few more Titan's stakes he'd bought with points last time from his inventory.
Realizing his intent, Przewalski hurriedly swung his lance to shake him off.
But with balance shattered by the immense weight, he couldn't thrust properly.
Yoo Seongwon already held a second stake, and the divine horse couldn't bear the weight, slowly descending.
[You scum!]
"You're a knight too! You can't even think of cutting your own horse's leg! Eldraaaaaen! Smash 'em!"
Eldraen, now above Yoo Seongwon and Przewalski, swung her tail like batting a baseball at his signal, striking them.
Merged as one, Yoo Seongwon and Przewalski spun under mass and gravity, plummeting down.
And their landing spot was right where Iberico maintained the mana barrier spell.
[Kuul? That divine horse is Przewalski?]
[Dodge! Ibericooooo!]
[If I dodge, the barri—! Kuuuuk!]
But Iberico, mid-cast on the magic barrier, couldn't evade.
Other monsters tried blocking the falling pair, but nothing could stop a drop with Yoo Seongwon's overwhelming mass and speed.
Kwaaaaang!
They crashed into Iberico like a meteor, creating a massive crater on impact, and the halted casting made the magic barrier vanish like a mirage.
At headquarters, the soldiers and hunters in Geoseong noticed, their morale surging at the sign of rescue.
"Oh, the magic barrier over there is lifting? Bro?"
"Removing the retreat block is definitely better. Looks like reinforcements arrived."
"Anyway, what now? Those guys are coming."
Kuuung! Kuuung!
Meanwhile, mountain-sized Deokdeok and adamantium-armored Wagyeo approached the formation with heavy steps.
Soldiers fired with various firearms and gear, but it was insufficient, and battles with Scavengers had long begun.
Blue Dragon Guild was gathered in one spot, awaiting the guild master's orders.
After pondering, Go Cheonsu eyed the oncoming monsters and made his decision.
"Hmm... We slip south with the other hunters, staying as safe as possible. As for excuses... yeah, prioritize evacuating the wounded."
"Bro, is that okay? Teaming up with them seems better. Even if we leave, shouldn't we grab what we can? Even if we don't openly cooperate, we gotta scavenge beside them."
"Of course that's the plan. But pull out everyone we can, move only B-rank and above around them, and scavenge."
It looked cowardly, but it was a valid 'struggle' method, and the 'constellation' that understood using sneaky means when weak.
Thus, Blue Dragon Guild began retreat prep for all but Go Cheonsu and key members.
"The game's already broken anyway. Soldiers already lost 30,000; a few more won't matter. Worst case, pin it all on that 'Golden Dragon Knight' who got 100 trillion. So don't worry—secretly tell our allied hunter guilds. Quiet retreat."
"Got it, bro. Heh heh heh."
Ignoring the advancing Deokdeok and Wagyeo forces, Blue Dragon Guild and major guilds retreated.
Go Cheonsu and his group subtly moved near where Yoo Seongwon fought.
They targeted Iberico and Przewalski's direct subordinates, who had focused forward battling Yoo Seongwon, making ambushes easy.
[Ah! Blue Dragon Guild! Blue Dragon Guild, do you hear? This is... zzzt... Company! Captain Kim Woo-jong here. Archdemon Beasts 'Deokdeok' and 'Wagyeo' armies pushing to main base. Send support quick... Blue Dragon Guild! Guild Master Go Cheonsu!]
"Hmm, noisy."
Kwajik!
Ignoring the desperate army radio, Go Cheonsu smashed the communicator.
Equipment breaking in fierce combat was commonplace.
Subordinates would just claim no contact with him.
Even if exposed later, the Korean government and association couldn't abandon them—no real penalties, just formal paperwork.
Leaving soldiers to die, Blue Dragon Guild thoroughly scavenged Iberico and Przewalski's distracted subordinates battling Yoo Seongwon's forces.