Chapter 115
Chapter 115
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 115
Chapter Title: God's Atlantis
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「Heavenly Demon Physique
The superior body of the Heavenly Demon.
Allows rapid mastery of the Heavenly Demon Divine Art.
Physical abilities are enhanced, and the efficiency of the Heavenly Demon Divine Art improves.
Type: Class Trait
Rank: A」
I clenched both fists tightly.
Ever since my class became Heavenly Demon, my body had felt light and brimming with power. It was far superior to my real-world physique.
'This in my head... is the Heavenly Demon Divine Art?'
The knowledge of the Heavenly Demon Divine Art filled my mind. Sword swings, hand and foot techniques, breathing methods, ways to handle demonic energy, and more. There was so much that I couldn't make sense of it all right away.
'Using the Heavenly Demon Divine Art to convert mana into demonic energy...'
Demonic energy differed from mana—it was rough and destructive. Even in equal amounts, demonic energy held far greater power.
"Hup."
I drew in a deep breath and channeled demonic energy into my fist, then thrust it forward with all my might.
"Heavenly Demon Punch!"
Boom!
A shockwave rippled through the air.
It reminded me of the first time I'd awakened my mana, but unlike then, I didn't budge an inch this time. There was some recoil, but nothing worrisome. In fact, it was less than before.
'I used the demonic energy according to the Heavenly Demon Divine Art's methods, so the recoil is minimal.'
I gripped the Hwaryeonbi Sword next.
Vmmm.
The blade trembled faintly, then black energy began to coat it.
I smiled in satisfaction.
Heavenly Demon Energy.
The external manifestation of demonic energy. Simply put, it was like an aura or sword ki.
'This isn't something I created with my own skill.'
It was the effect of the Heavenly Demon Divine Art skill—or more precisely, the Atlantis system's correction. I wouldn't be able to use it in reality without the Atlantis system's help.
'It consumes a lot of mana, so I can't maintain it for long right now.'
I swung the sword at a nearby apple tree. The trunk sliced clean through without resistance. Not just cutting power—my strength had increased too.
"Heavenly Demon Flying Claw!"
I channeled Heavenly Demon Energy into my nails and slashed at the air. It flew about 5 meters before dissipating.
"Of course, Lord Zeus."
I suppressed the urge to experiment more with the Heavenly Demon Divine Art. I wanted to practice every single stance, but the Lord of the Skies was displeased, and time was short.
'I'm curious about the power of lightning too.'
I switched the status window.
I felt strength drain from my body. It suddenly felt heavy—the effect of the Heavenly Demon Physique had vanished.
'...I have the knowledge of the Heavenly Demon Divine Art, but I can't quite grasp how to use it.'
I knew it intellectually, but true understanding eluded me. Like memorizing formulas without knowing how to apply them.
'With the knowledge, steady practice might let me use it. ...But in reality?'
Reality and this world had different rules, so it might be impossible.
Still, I thought it possible. Mana existed in reality too, and there were similarities between the Eternal Heaven Art I'd learned and the Heavenly Demon Divine Art.
"Guess I'll have to try."
I turned my gaze to the status window.
True to my contract with Zeus, all three traits and skills were lightning-related.
Crackle!
A bolt of lightning writhed into existence above my palm.
'It consumes mana, as expected.'
Curiously, the lightning obeyed my will perfectly. The issue was the extra mana drain every time I manipulated it. Clenching my hand captured it—warm to the touch, but hard to describe precisely.
I hurled the lightning at the tree stump. Zap! It struck, black smoke rising briefly. Speed and power were lackluster—not like a real thunderbolt from the sky.
'More mana could boost the power.'
Next, Astrafe.
Lightning coated the Hwaryeonbi blade.
Like an enchant. It strengthened the weapon or let me throw the lightning.
'Against someone who can't use mana, even clashing blades would electrocute them.'
Lightning was inherently annoying for opponents.
'And Myriad Thunder.'
Activating it summoned a blue, swastika-shaped lightning in the air, slowly rotating.
'Fire.'
A bolt shot from the center. Faster than my manual throw, but avoidable—not sky-thunderbolt speed.
The Myriad Thunder dissolved into the air.
'Accuracy is worse than I thought. Need to level up the shooting trait.'
I activated it again, this time moving the formation manually.
'Discharge.'
It exploded, lightning arcing everywhere.
'Myriad Thunder... this seems pretty useful.'
Versatile for many situations. With enough mana, I could amp power or control multiples.
"Myriad Thunder!"
With a rumbling thunderclap, it fired where I pointed, striking an apple tree dead-on. Flames erupted, roaring.
I nodded in satisfaction.
Immediately after, I collapsed to the ground. Exhaustion hit all at once from depleting my mana.
'God's Atlantis was just the tutorial. I'll continue later—time to end the Playful Life.'
I was content. I'd raised my mana stat with mana fruits, enjoyed the mana high, and unlocked the Lightning trait.
'A lot gained.'
I frowned.
The Fallen Star.
I knew its identity from the original story's divine seats. It was a divine seat that scammed exiles whenever it could. I didn't welcome its attention.
I wished it would chase away the Fallen Star like it did the Clock Tower Murder Ghost, but that was impossible—the Fallen Star held high standing.
'With the Lord of the Skies behind me, it won't try anything overt.'
I'd just stay cautious.
I ignored the divine seats' reactions and closed my eyes entirely.
'End Playful Life.'
???
Back in reality, I immediately paused "God's Atlantis." I had no plans to continue it right now.
'The White Phantom world is about to hit the original story timeline.'
I'd solidify my position there first, then resume God's Atlantis.
Level 37.
The tutorial raised my level by 2. Mana fruits boosted mana by 2—the last one I'd give to Yuria.
'First thing: unlock the Lightning trait.'
50 points.
Shooting trait cost 30. No hesitation—I hit Yes.
'Control lightning for 50 points? Total steal!'
I grasped how to use Lightning.
I reached into the air.
Myriad Thunder appeared—not the exact skill from God's Atlantis world, but an imitation. Weaker, but similar effect.
'Shall I fire once?'
I dismissed it. This was home, not a training ground.
"Tch."
I clicked my tongue immediately. Next level needed 120 points.
I shook my head and began recalling the Heavenly Demon Divine Art step by step.
'Heavenly Demon Divine Art... seems trainable in reality?'
I sat cross-legged and began cultivating it.
30 minutes later.
I shook my head again.
I moved mana per the method, but it didn't convert to demonic energy.
'I can use parts of it with mana... but that's not true Heavenly Demon Divine Art.'
And even those parts wouldn't perform at full power.
After 3 hours, I gave up. My talent wasn't enough. Better to train Lightning instead.
'Asking Jin Se-young would be a hassle... Ask Yuria in the White Phantom world?'
Yuria was the world's top genius. She might spot what I missed.
'For now, train Lightning. Might even unlock Eternal Heaven Style's Thunderlight.'
My prediction was spot on.
Lightning influenced Eternal Heaven Style, and I gained Thunderlight. Jin Se-young and Jin Woo-sung acknowledged my Thunderlight.
'Shadow... not sure. But I'm satisfied with Thunderlight! Haha!'
I'd save points for shooting trait upgrades.
???
A message from Oh Jun-hyuk, my fellow Hunter Department classmate and friend at Gukcheon University.
-Hey. Got time this Friday?
Straight to the point.
I checked my Friday schedule. It was a free period, no plans. Even if not, skipping class was fine. Grades? Only weirdos cared in the Hunter Department.
"Yeah, I'm free. What's up?"
I asked routinely, uninterested. As a club rat, he was probably inviting me out Friday night.
-Got a sweet part-time gig. Wanna join?
I scratched the back of my head with my left hand. Not clubbing? A job? Unthought of.
"...A job? Why would a hunter need a part-time?"
If cash was tight, form a public party, hunt in a dungeon. We were E-rank—could make tens of thousands daily if we wanted.
Desperate? Borrow from the Hunter Association.
-This is rare. Wanna see celebrities up close?
Celebrities? I perked up.
"Celebrities? Hell yeah. What's the gig? Manager or something?"
-Nah. Drama extra work. Seeking E-rank+ hunters. 300,000 won per day. Just film one battle scene. Director wants realism.
300k. Low for hiring a hunter daily.
...Money wasn't the point. Seeing celebs in person was. And which ones?
A bit tense, I asked Oh Jun-hyuk.
"What drama is it?"