Chapter 117
Chapter 117
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 117
Chapter Title: Slaying the Genomorph Psyker
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Shin Yu-hyun kicked off the ground, leaping up before the skeletons and magic beasts as if climbing invisible stairs.
"As expected, it's cheat-level."
Shin Yu-hyun smiled to himself.
Sky Step was a skill that created platforms visible only to him, letting him traverse the air like a staircase.
However, the platforms didn't last long, so he had to step across them quickly.
But that was more than enough for Shin Yu-hyun.
In the blink of an eye, he deployed Sky Step and vaulted over the heads of the skeletons and magic beasts.
And he charged straight at the Genomorph Psyker, which was clinging to the mana stone generator with its tentacles wrapped around it.
Whoosh!
As Shin Yu-hyun sliced through the air and closed the distance in one breath, the Genomorph Psyker hurriedly fired its tentacles.
Ssssh!
Shin Yu-hyun simply slashed away the incoming tentacles with Leviathan, steadily narrowing the gap.
But deflecting every single tentacle wasn't easy, and one he missed shot toward his forehead.
Right then.
Whoosh!
Shin Yu-hyun's figure vanished.
The tentacles launched by the Genomorph Psyker stabbed only harmless empty air. ⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Hermes' Winged Sandals, Talaria's unique skill Blink activates. It was the short-range spatial movement skill, Blink.
Shin Yu-hyun reappeared right above the Genomorph Psyker.
Heaven-Splitting Swordsmanship.
Fourth Form, Flash! ⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡ Flame Demon Sword, Leviathan's unique skill Black Flame Flash Slaaaaash!
The fiercely rising black flame blade cleaved the Genomorph Psyker's massive brain in two.
Kiyaaaaaaa!
The Genomorph Psyker, split left and right, burned in black flames while shrieking horrifically.
Having bisected the Genomorph Psyker in one strike, Shin Yu-hyun redeployed Sky Step and slowly landed on the floor.
Rumble!
Right after, the Genomorph Psyker's severed massive body crashed to the ground with a deafening boom.
And the Genomorph Psyker turned to gray ash and vanished, consumed by the unrelenting black flames. ⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Congratulations! You have defeated the 4-star swarm boss magic beast, Genomorph Psyker! Rewards: 4-star mana stone, Psyker's Essence, and 40 Soul Points obtained. System messages popped up after defeating the Genomorph Psyker.
"Weak for a boss."
Shin Yu-hyun spun Leviathan like a baton before sheathing it, eyeing the scattering ash.
As he'd said, it felt too easy for a 4-star boss. Even accounting for how much strength it'd lost taking Fluffy's Frost Nova Breath from the 5-star spirit beast.
But the biggest reason was that its main ability was focused on psychic attacks.
It had no effect on Shin Yu-hyun or the Immortal King's summons, but swordsmen—who had relatively lower mental stats than mages—struggled to resist the Genomorph Psyker's mind control.
That didn't mean it was an easy opponent for mages, though.
The Genomorph Psyker boasted extremely high magic defense, rendering most spells or superhuman abilities useless. It was a true nightmare for them.
In short, the Genomorph Psyker was downright unlucky.
Because its opponent was Shin Yu-hyun. ⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Defeated 3-star swarm magic beast Slave Husk. Obtained 3 Soul Points. ⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Obtained 3 Soul Points... ⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Defeated 4-star swarm magic beast Genomorph Recon. Obtained 4 Soul Points. ⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Obtained 4 Soul Points... In the meantime, it seemed the skeleton legion had taken down the magic beasts too, as system messages scrolled across Shin Yu-hyun's vision.
"That side's finished too."
Shin Yu-hyun glanced toward the skeletons.
He could see the Sabers and Lancers delivering killing blows to the fallen Husks and Genomorph Recons on the ground. ◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ After the battle, Shin Yu-hyun regrouped with Shuv. He then used the corpses of the Husks and Genomorph Recons to bolster the skeleton ranks.
Thanks to that, their total had increased by 30 skeletons.
"Now we need to restore power..."
Shin Yu-hyun eyed the mana stone generator.
Fortunately, it didn't appear damaged or broken.
It had just suffered a slight overload. Probably because the Genomorph Psyker had been sucking mana from it.
"Primitive technology, but creative in its own way. Who knew they'd extract mana from mana stones like this."
At that moment, Shuv peered down at the terminal in front of the mana stone generator, speaking in an intrigued tone.
"Primitive?"
Shin Yu-hyun looked at the mana stone generator in surprise at Shuv's words.
He'd heard from Nam Yeon-ah that the mana stone generators used in artifact research labs incorporated cutting-edge science.
Their efficiency far surpassed nuclear power plants, with minimal risk.
Unlike nuclear fission plants, mana stone generators used mana, making them naturally pollution-free.
Because of this, nations worldwide were phasing out polluting nuclear and thermal plants in favor of expanding mana stone generators.
And yet, she called mana stone generators primitive!
"What about nuclear power plants, then?"
"Civilizations still using those things exist?"
Shuv countered with a startled look at Shin Yu-hyun's question.
"Ah, no, just asking."
Shin Yu-hyun dropped the subject.
Civilizations still using nuclear power? Countless countries still relied on them, didn't they?
'What dimension is Shuv even from?'
Definitely not the human world. She was a succubus, a demonkin, after all.
Shin Yu-hyun decided to ask her about it later.
Clunk. Whirr.
Then, the cylindrical mana stone generator hummed to life.
Shuv had fiddled with buttons on the terminal while chatting with Shin Yu-hyun, starting it up.
Currently, mana stones were exposed in the generator's core.
A cylindrical lid from the top began descending, covering them.
Whumm.
And the sound of the mana stone generator whirring to life echoed.
"There, all set."
"Really?"
Shuv had successfully activated the mana stone generator via the terminal.
Shin Yu-hyun looked at her with wonder.
"How do you even know about stuff like this?"
"It was pretty straightforward."
"Yeah?"
"Yes."
Shin Yu-hyun was at a loss for words at Shuv's reply.
In any case, the mana stone generator was back online.
Power would now flow throughout the research lab, activating security systems. Meaning he could use his access card.
"Alright, shall we head down?"
Shin Yu-hyun led the group to the next floor. ◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ With power restored to the research lab, Shin Yu-hyun's access card worked as expected.
Thanks to that, he could pass through blocking bulkheads and steel security doors without smashing them.
Kiyaaaaaaa!
Genomorph Recons screeched from all directions.
"More than I thought? Their numbers seem huge."
Having reached the entrance to underground level 4, Shin Yu-hyun frowned seriously.
The magic beasts outnumbered his expectations.
Dungeons typically spawned 30 to 50 magic beasts at most.
Yet the skeletons had already handled over 100 Husks and Genomorphs.
And still, no sign of their numbers thinning.
"This is practically raid dungeon level."
Raid dungeons were entirely different from normal ones. Vast in scale, with overwhelming numbers of magic beasts. Clearing one could take days.
And the magic beasts here matched raid dungeon density.
'At least the Husks aren't too numerous.'
Husks were mutated research lab staff.
Their numbers roughly half the staff.
Optimistically, that meant half the staff hadn't turned and were somewhere else. He hadn't seen any staff corpses on the way down.
"What a mess."
Shin Yu-hyun wrinkled his nose as he descended to underground level 4, clearing magic beasts along the way.
The Genomorph swarm had rampaged wildly here, smashing everything.
They'd clearly clashed hard with the lab's superhuman security.
Artifact research office walls were punched through, equipment shattered. White walls splattered with red blood.
"Looks like they made their last stand here."
"The problem is they failed."
Shin Yu-hyun replied grimly to Shuv's observation as they surveyed the area.
Blood trails stretched long across the lab floor.
Clear signs that captives had been dragged off by the Genomorphs.
And, 4-star swarm magic beast Genomorph Runner Kiyaaaa.
Genomorphs prowled the underground level 4 corridor.
"Runner?"
Shin Yu-hyun glared at the Genomorph Runner.
Its appearance and size resembled the Recon.
But more quadrupedal beast-like, and incredibly agile-looking.
"Breakthrough."
Shin Yu-hyun ordered the skeletons.
Currently, Sabers and Lancers rotated in groups of 20 each. Too many would hinder movement.
Clack clack clack!
At his command, the Sabers formed an assault formation.
They advanced in an arrowhead triangle.
Lancers followed tight behind each Saber.
Kiyaaaaak!
As the skeletons moved, the forward Genomorph Runners charged. Far faster than Recons, no comparison.
The Genomorph Runners closed in instantly, clashing with the Sabers.
Boom!
Kiyaaak!
Sabers deftly used shield charges, repelling the Genomorph Runners.
But they couldn't repel the follow-up waves. Shield charges couldn't chain.
"Sweep."
At Shin Yu-hyun's order, Sabers and Lancers lunged at the Genomorph Runners.
Kiyaaak!
Genomorph Runners screeched from all sides. At least ten or more.
Grrraaaawr!
Then a distinctive roar boomed from the Runners. 5-star swarm magic beast Genomorph Warrior "A 5-star magic beast?"
Shin Yu-hyun scowled at the Genomorph Warrior.
While Recons and Runners were quadrupedal beasts, the Warrior was humanoid. Standing bipedally, glaring at the skeletons.
Its look wasn't drastically different from the others.
But one key difference: its hands morphed into blades.
And ominous dark-red aura flowed from the Genomorph Warrior's blades.
"Aura, huh."
Dark-red aura so vivid it was plain to see.
Handling aura to this degree meant it was strong even among 5-star specimens.
Shin Yu-hyun opened his mouth, glaring at the Genomorph Warrior.
"Go, Saber No. 1."
Shing!
At Shin Yu-hyun's command, Saber No. 1 drew Frostblade Seolbaek and Flameblade Yeolhwa.
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