Chapter 28
Chapter 28
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 28
Chapter Title: Raided the Demon God's Warehouse
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⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Named monster, 'Red Tusk, Pag', has been defeated. Personal contribution points have increased by 4,000 points. 'Pag's Heart' has been acquired. Another named monster had fallen in an instant.
Unable to withstand the impacts from both sides, its internals had burst open, blood pouring out from within.
In the meantime, Kang Han-cheol stared at his fist with a surprised expression.
"Once you get used to it, you should be able to unleash this much power effortlessly, even without the constellation's help."
"Is this what Strong Fist is?"
"That's right."
A boar-type monster whose strength was its stamina. And among them, a power that could burst a boss monster.
This was exactly why Se-woon had taught Kang Han-cheol the Pearl Language Hard Fist technique.
Kang Han-cheol seemed pleased with the power of Strong Fist as well, unable to tear his eyes away from his fist for a while.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ 'Red Tusk, Pag' has been devoured. Absorbing nutrients: Strength +5, Stamina +10. Just like Kanil, Pag provided 15 points in total stats.
And moreover.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Constellation 'Hungry Prince' savors the exquisite taste, noting that the meat has become beautifully tender. The reaction from Beelzebub, the very embodiment of the authority, exceeded expectations.
"Kang Han-cheol, can you handle the rest of the pigs here?"
"Of course."
"Alright, I'll leave it to you."
The crisis wasn't over yet.
There was still one last named monster remaining.
Se-woon headed toward the rocky mountain.
It didn't take long before he spotted people fiercely battling red monkeys.
'Yoo Seo-ah. As expected, she's beyond what I imagined.'
Unlike Kang Han-cheol, who had been facing a named monster alone, her situation was completely different.
She stood at the front, swinging her sword, while also directing the others, using formations and tactics to combat the monkeys.
She was thoroughly utilizing the fences and traps set up by the twin sisters as well.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Constellation 'Spider with Crown' points out that its contractor's spiderwebs are still too flimsy. It was probably the manifestation of both Yoo Seo-ah's talent and the constellation's power.
Baal, the top-ranked great demon king known as the 'King of Hell,' was a renowned power player and commander even in the underworld.
As he observed Yoo Seo-ah's command skills.
"Come catch me! You can't, can you? Pissing you off? Kekeke!"
"Hm?"
A familiar voice rang out from among the monkeys.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Constellation 'Donkey-Headed Flying Fish' rolls on the ground, asking someone to find its belly button. Upon closer inspection, Park Jeong-pil, who called himself Se-woon's right-hand man, was showing off here too.
Using the banana baiting method he'd learned from Se-woon, he darted through the red monkeys. Without anyone assigning him, he was perfectly fulfilling the role of a lure.
Had he received some ability from the interested constellation Valefor? His footwork had grown even faster, making it hard for the red monkeys to catch him.
On top of that, he cleverly dodged attacks and stole the gear the red monkeys were holding.
It was clear he'd learned the ability 'Steal' from the sixth-ranked demon king, Valefor.
'What the hell is up with that guy, putting on such a show.'
Se-woon let out a small sigh.
It was because this was so different from what he'd expected when he first took the guy in. Unlike Yoo Seo-ah or Kang Han-cheol, he hadn't even sparred with him, yet he was growing at a comparable rate.
'It's a good outcome in the end, though...'
The camp's overall strength increasing was undoubtedly positive for Se-woon.
Though memories of Park Jeong-pil from before his regression made him uneasy, he couldn't cast him out based on past events.
"Ook!"
Kwachik!
Rumble—
"Fall back! I'll handle the named monster, so everyone else maintain formation at the broken barricade!"
His stray thoughts were interrupted as the named monster among the monkeys, 'Red Claw, Yashak', smashed through the fence.
All ten traps had been used up or destroyed.
No matter how superior their tactics and formations, the difference in raw power was too vast.
Confirming the worsening situation, Se-woon rushed to Yoo Seo-ah's side.
"Yoo Seo-ah."
"Se-woon! Why are you here? What about the other side?"
"It's mostly wrapped up. Took down the named monster, and cleanup's underway, so it'll be done soon."
"That's a relief. I know it's tough, but... could you...?"
"Don't worry, I'm fine. Let's finish this quick."
"Thank you!"
"Ukya! Ook!"
Red Claw, Yashak.
It was just over 2 meters tall, smaller than the other named monsters.
However, its movements were befitting a named monster by any measure.
Agile body play paired with intelligence enough to command the red monkeys.
In its hands were an iron sword resembling a falchion and a round iron shield, and it wore fairly sturdy light armor.
For her, who wielded dual swords, a named monster with a shield was a more troublesome foe than expected.
Kang! Kaang!
Yoo Seo-ah and Se-woon's swords clashed against Yashak's shield.
With Se-woon joining, they could fully block its attacks, but Yashak handled the shield better than anticipated.
In the midst of that.
'It's the footwork that's the issue.'
Se-woon spotted Yoo Seo-ah's weakness.
He hadn't noticed during close-quarters sparring, but as the battlefield widened and the opponent's movements grew flashy, the flaw became apparent.
Her swordsmanship was excellent, but her legs couldn't keep up.
Well, it made sense upon reflection.
No matter how well she'd learned swordsmanship on Earth, it would have been in the confined space of a dojo duel. She likely had no experience in such a vast, chaotic battlefield.
"Yoo Seo-ah, from now on, follow my footsteps."
"Pardon? Right now?"
"The fastest way to learn anything is through real combat."
With the previous two named monsters already dealt with, only Yashak and the red monkeys remained.
This was the perfect moment to teach her footwork.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Treasure Vault of Greed has been opened. [Kamil-Style Dual Swordsmanship] The twin sword art of Mercenary King Kamil, said to exist only in five copies in the world. In particular, her footwork was like a leaf in a typhoon, impossible for anyone to catch. Mammon's Treasure Vault held countless footwork techniques, but few suited Yoo Seo-ah.
Dual swords were tricky to master, so famed swordsmen were rare. Thus, Se-woon brought not just footwork, but the dual swordsmanship itself.
Shring.
He drew the Tusk Dagger from his waist, dormant until now.
Having been overshadowed by Durandal, it buzzed excitedly now that its turn had come.
Gripping a sword in each hand per Kamil-Style Dual Swordsmanship, Se-woon swiftly stepped into the footwork.
"If you lose focus, you'll miss it."
"W-Wait a second!"
Taat!
Ignoring her cry, Se-woon didn't stop.
Soon, Yoo Seo-ah gritted her teeth and closely followed behind.
"What kind of footwork is this...?"
Se-woon's steps were fundamentally different from typical footwork.
Fast, flashy, chaotic.
Extend the left foot forward, then pull the right foot left while spinning the body and bending at the waist to swing the sword. Immediately roll the body once, then leap up from the spot.
Was it because it was a mercenary's swordsmanship for facing diverse monsters?
Kamil's dual swordsmanship displayed movements entirely unlike the martial arts manuals Se-woon had used so far.
And the result was.
Seogeok!
"Ukya!"
Needless to say, outstanding.
Yashak couldn't keep up with Se-woon's movements, and naturally, its shield failed to block his swords.
It desperately chased Se-woon's body, but the whirlwind-like motions were dizzying.
And moreover.
Seogeok—!
"You're keeping up well."
"A bit slower, please!"
"I'll pick up the pace a little."
"Wait—!"
Yoo Seo-ah was following Se-woon's movements quite well too.
Yashak felt trapped in a storm.
Four blades swirled from all directions without pattern.
It swung its shield every which way, but the four swords deftly evaded it, carving large and small wounds across Yashak's body.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Constellation 'Spider with Crown' bristles its leg hairs, thrilled that its contractor is finally keeping up with its legs. Their assault continued afterward as well.
Yashak's shield became utterly meaningless.
Yoo Seo-ah's steps, which had been late and tangled at first, steadily improved until she perfectly matched Se-woon's.
"A-Amazing!"
"How's your stamina?"
"A little tiring, but way better than usual!"
Raw power couldn't be helped, but even the stamina drain had been due to improper footwork.
Of course—if she'd properly trained with a sword, she'd have swung it hundreds or thousands of times a day; it wouldn't make sense for stamina to be the issue.
Before long, Yashak's body was covered in countless wounds.
And soon after.
Thud.
The shield dropped from its hand.
Raise the sword, and four blades targeted the openings. Hold up the shield, and attacks slipped through the gaps.
Try to flee, and every step invited blades at its Achilles tendon.
Caught in true dire straits with no advance or retreat possible, it gave up the fight.
"Kiiik..."
It was a novel sight even for Se-woon.
Just like the first named monster Kanil trembling in fear, it differed greatly from what he'd seen before regression.
Seok—
Seok—
Yoo Seo-ah and Se-woon's swords simultaneously severed Yashak's head.
The final named monster fell all too anticlimactically.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Named monster, 'Red Claw, Yashak', has been defeated. Personal contribution points have increased by 4,000 points. 'Yashak's Sword' has been acquired. "U-Ukiik!"
"Ook!"
The watching red monkeys' eyes filled with terror.
Beyond the shock of their leader's fall, the abilities of Se-woon's equipped items activated.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Due to the ability 'Wolf's Threat' of 'Red Wolf Armor', nearby red monkeys are stricken with fear! Due to the ability 'Intimidation' of 'Gray Wolf Cloak', charisma is enhanced, worsening enemy fear! After that, it was straightforward. They just had to hunt the terrified or fleeing red monkeys.
Having already lost their will to fight, all monsters could be safely exterminated.
And finally.
⚔ TUTORIAL CHAPTER 1 COMPLETE ⚔ [Adaptation] Tenth wave successfully cleared. 1,000 points awarded to all wave participants. Congratulations! You have splendidly completed Tutorial Chapter 1! Additional 1,000 points awarded to all Tutorial participants! Personal contributions tallying... [1st: Jeong Se-woon 58,660 points] [2nd: Yoo Seo-ah 11,120 points] [3rd: Kang Han-cheol 10,980 points] "It's over!"
"Finally free from this damn wave!"
"Everyone, great job!"
With all monsters gone, cheers erupted from the group.
Each wave clearance had brought the message "Time until next wave," fueling anxiety, but as the final wave, that was absent this time.
However, there was one thing they hadn't considered.
'Too early to celebrate.'
As if proving Se-woon's thought.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ 'Tutorial Chapter 2 – Movement' begins. A system message announcing the start of Chapter 2 appeared before everyone.