Chapter 78
Chapter 78
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 78
Chapter Title: Levatein, the Flame Demon Sword
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"I'll go check it out and let you know."
Shin Yu-hyun smiled at Shin Ji-ah in response. He did have a weapon in mind already.
But when would he get another chance to visit the Holy Relic Vault, where unique-grade weapons were stored?
For now, he planned to take a look around the vault.
"I'm curious what you're after."
Shin Ji-ah gave him a meaningful look.
Unique-grade weapons never left the Holy Relic Vault.
Some had never even been seen outside.
Among the weapons still in the vault, there were some only Shin Ji-ah and a handful of clan members who managed the armory knew about.
And yet Shin Yu-hyun had one in mind?
"Curator, you've arrived?"
Before long, Shin Yu-hyun and Shin Ji-ah reached the armory entrance.
The guard warriors stationed there saluted and greeted them as they approached.
Shin Ji-ah raised a hand in return.
"It's acting up again."
One of the guards placed his hand on the fingerprint scanner to open the armory's steel door, but it wasn't registering properly.
Tap! Tap!
The guard tapped the device a few times.
Rumble...
Once the scanner finally read the guard's palm, the armory door slid open with a heavy groan.
"Haha. This thing's a bit finicky."
The guard wiped away cold sweat with an awkward smile.
"Sis, we need to upgrade the security."
"Yeah, we do."
Shin Ji-ah shook her head.
With that, Shin Yu-hyun and Shin Ji-ah stepped inside the armory.
"So this is the Holy Relic Vault?"
Moments later, they arrived at the vault deep within the armory.
Beyond it lay the Heavenly Vault, home to exceptional unique-grade weapons.
Rumors said there were even epic-grade ones a step above.
But no one knew for sure.
The contents of the Heavenly Vault were top secret.
And this was Shin Yu-hyun's first time here, in this life or his past one.
It's well-organized.
He scanned the interior.
The elegant Holy Relic Vault resembled the inside of a museum or art gallery.
Spotlit unique-grade weapons were on display throughout.
"Unique-grade, indeed."
Stepping inside, Shin Yu-hyun grinned.
The air was thick with oppressive pressure. The weapons themselves radiated immense auras.
It was enough to intimidate most superhumans.
But Shin Yu-hyun strode in confidently.
White Tiger's Shadow Sword.
Dragon Slayer Sword, Jeoneo.
Twin Dragon Swords of Shattering.
Legendary blades from Korea's history.
And more.
Moonlight Greatsword, Moonlight.
Storm Sword, Stormbringer.
Lightbringer.
And others.
The vault held a variety of unique-grade weapons.
But the one Shin Yu-hyun wanted wasn't there.
Of course not.
He chuckled inwardly.
The Holy Relic Vault housed unique-grade holy swords, relic blades, treasured swords.
It wouldn't have the one he sought.
Smiling at Shin Ji-ah, he said,
"Ji-ah sis, where are the unique-grade demon swords?"
He was after a unique-grade demon sword.
"What? A unique-grade demon sword?"
Shin Ji-ah's eyes widened in shock.
"Why a demon sword again? Can't you pick one from here?"
"Nope."
His expression was firm.
He needed a blade compatible with Black Flame, one that amplified magic power.
A sword that doubled as a staff—a unique-grade weapon.
Now at four stars, he planned to use the Immortal King's black magic too.
"Flame Demon Sword Levatein. Our clan acquired it, right?"
"Levatein?"
Shin Ji-ah looked horrified.
Among demon swords, Levatein was infamous—top performance, but the most vicious.
Of all things, that's what he wanted.
"How do you even know about it? Ignis too, and now Levatein..."
She stared at him in astonishment. Demon swords were closely guarded secrets, even from direct clan descendants.
How did he know?
"I looked into Ignis and Levatein. Turns out our clan has them. Your reaction confirms Levatein's real."
He shrugged it off casually. But it was just a cover to satisfy her.
His knowledge came from his past life.
The clan learned of them during Getia's attack.
But he couldn't say that.
"You were testing me?"
Shin Ji-ah crossed her arms, glaring.
He shrugged.
"Half and half?"
"Haa..."
She sighed deeply, shaking her head.
"Levatein really the only one?"
"Yes."
He wouldn't back down. He'd get Levatein no matter what.
"Like with Ignis, let me do the attunement ritual. That'll settle it."
If he couldn't claim it, so be it.
The ritual would reveal if it accepted him.
But.
Acceptance? No, I'll dominate it.
Like Ignis, he'd subjugate it.
With the Immortal King's power.
"Fine. Follow me."
Unable to sway his stubbornness, she led him to where unique-grade demon swords were sealed.
The armory's demon swords were secured with cutting-edge systems, isolated and sealed in small vault rooms.
Flame Demon Sword Levatein had even tighter security than Ignis.
Its steel chamber, forged from millennium cold iron and phantom steel, was locked with nine padlocks.
Plus state-of-the-art devices: fingerprints, iris scan, password, voice recognition.
Rumble...
Finally, the nine locks disengaged. The steel door rotated and parted.
Inside hung a single sword, bound like Ignis—in chains.
But these chains were far sturdier: an alloy of phantom steel, millennium cold iron, titanium, and more.
Flame Demon Sword, Levatein.
A refined longsword etched with red flame patterns.
Red hilt, silver crossguard, crimson flames along the blade.
Levatein outclassed demon sword Ignis in every way.
Whoosh!
Intense heat erupted from it.
The chains and vault acted as suppressors.
Yet black flames visibly surged from the blade.
"Black flames, huh?"
Shin Yu-hyun smiled.
Whoosh!
Black Flame—Dark Soul Blaze—rose from his hand.
"How long will you last?"
At four-star mid-rank now.
At two-star low, he'd subjugated rare-grade Ignis.
How would unique-grade Levatein fare?
Grinning, he unleashed Black Flame upon it.
On a scale Ignis couldn't match.
And a night passed.
"Fi... finally..."
Thud.
Shin Yu-hyun collapsed onto the spot.
Unique-grade lived up to the hype.
Not like rare-grade.
Ignis had taken mere minutes.
Levatein? A whole night of Black Flame.
He'd poured it endlessly, sleepless till dawn.
But.
📍 Name:Flame Demon Sword, Levatein⭐ Grade:Unique🔮 Type:Magic Sword⚡ Options:Magic Power Amplification (A), Fire Resistance (A)🎭 Unique Skill:Black Flame Ilseom (A)
A magic sword that amplifies spell power. Possesses a razor-sharp blade of flame.
"Perfect."
Shin Yu-hyun smiled in satisfaction.
The status made the ordeal worthwhile. Far superior to Ignis.
Ignis had Fire Resistance (C) to endure Dark Soul Blaze.
Levatein boasted higher-grade Fire Resistance, plus Magic Power Amplification (A) and Black Flame Ilseom (A)—absent on Ignis.
He was thrilled.
Its unique skill, Black Flame Ilseom, promised devastating power.
With Flame Demon Sword Levatein in hand, Shin Yu-hyun drifted into sleep.
That evening.
After a full night's Black Flame barrage—and claiming ownership—Shin Yu-hyun slept deeply, bid Shin Ji-ah farewell, visited his mother's villa for chat and dinner, then returned to Black Tortoise Hall.
He'd rested for the day.
"Welcome back, Master."
Back in his room, Shub awaited.
"Master! You're back!"
Kyuu!
Not just Shub—Dia and Shadow Slime Ka-mang-i bounced over, clinging to him.
"You all good?"
"Yes!"
Kyuu! >_<
Dia latched onto his leg, refusing to let go. Ka-mang-i slimed up to his shoulder, nuzzling his face.
"They really love you, Master."
Shub watched with a warm smile.
"Thanks for watching them."
"No trouble. It was fun seeing Dia and the Shadow Slime after so long."
Shub petted Dia's head.
Reunited after ages with Dia and Shadow Slime.
Shub had spent the day with them.
"Get the weapon alright?"
Shub asked curiously. Yesterday, Shin Yu-hyun had sent him ahead to fetch one from the clan armory.
"This."
Shin Yu-hyun showed off the demon sword he'd practically wrestled from Shin Ji-ah.