Chapter 95
Chapter 95.
Creak.
When Lee Ganghan opened the front door.
"Heavenly Demon Lord !"
Shin Yuri rushed into the house in a hurry.
Her face was a mixture of worry and relief.
"A-Are you alright?"
"Yes. I'm perfectly fine."
"Phew. Thank goodness. For a whole week, blocked by that red barrier...!"
"A week?"
A week.
That much time had passed?
Lee Ganghan's eyes widened.
"Yes! It was absolute chaos! Even when we tried to break the red barrier, physical force didn't work at all...!"
"I thought at most a night had passed, but time flowed faster than I expected."
"Ah... Anyway, I'm really relieved that you look safe."
Shin Yuri sighed in relief.
'A week passed in that brief moment... If I had absorbed the Heavenly Demon Sacred Blood Formation later, I might have come out much later.'
Perhaps seeing that unidentified 'star' and having Heavenly Demon Divine Art upgrade by 2 stages was a blessing in disguise.
Of course.
'It's an experience I never want to go through again.'
The feeling of my existence as 'me' disappearing due to something enormous.
The helplessness from that time was still vivid.
If it wasn't for 'Extreme'.
Lee Ganghan right now might have only had an empty shell remaining.
"But... what happened?"
At Shin Yuri's question.
'It's better not to mention the Heavenly Demon Sacred Blood Formation or Heavenly Demon Valley.'
Lee Ganghan pondered for a moment before opening his mouth.
"I don't know the details myself, but it seems this phenomenon occurred while I was training Heavenly Demon Divine Art."
"Ah. So it was because of training?"
"Yes. The secluded training-like situation wasn't my intention... But anyway, I gained quite an achievement. Heavenly Demon Divine Art became 2 stages stronger."
"2 stages?"
"Yes. It became 4-star."
With that, Lee Ganghan checked Heavenly Demon Divine Art in his skill window.
[Heavenly Demon Divine Art - 4-star]
The divine art of the Heavenly Demon.
By drawing up all the power of the Heavenly Demon, it manifests the power of the demon that defies heaven.
Can only be used by those who possess Heavenly Demon Constitution.
Compatibility with Heavenly Demon Constitution is over 90%.
Even when Heavenly Demon Divine Art is in cooldown state, 25% of its power can be used constantly.
It is at the 4-star stage.
Skill duration is short.
Cooldown time is 24 hours.
Skill Duration: 25 minutes
Auto Setting: Off
Compared to when it was 2-star.
The skill duration increased by 10 minutes.
Plus, being able to constantly use 25% of its power normally.
Lee Ganghan, who already showed powerful strength, had reached an even more superhuman level.
'Additionally, the skill Heavenly Demon Divine Palm that I gained simultaneously is... a palm technique.'
This.
Can I even shoot palm winds?
I've really become inhuman.
When Lee Ganghan was confirming his achievements like this.
"Wow... If it went up 2 stages, that means you were 2-star before?"
"Yes."
"To develop that much in just a week... your training paid off."
Shin Yuri opened her mouth slightly in surprise.
She already knew that Lee Ganghan originally became stronger at an ultra-high speed.
But she never expected his skill to go up two stages from 7 days of training in reality.
'As expected, Heavenly Demon Lord is beyond specifications...'
When she was thinking anew that she made a good contract with the Heavenly Demon.
Knock, Knock, Knock.
Polite knocking sounds were heard from the front door.
"Ah. It must be the security guards. May I open the door?"
"Of course."
When Shin Yuri opened the door.
One of the security guards from the Presidential Office came in and showed a relieved expression upon seeing Lee Ganghan.
"Ah. You're safe. What a relief."
"I'm sorry for causing you worry. I didn't know a whole week had passed."
"Not at all. However... well, reporters have gathered and are requesting interviews."
"Interview? I was only gone for a week."
About a week, well, it's possible not to be active.
Would reporters really gather and request interviews over that.
Lee Ganghan thought lightly of it, but.
"No, Heavenly Demon Lord. Right now it's chaos worldwide!"
Shin Yuri informed him with a serious face that his thinking was wrong.
"Among players, besides Heavenly Demon Lord, no one has destroyed towers until now, right? Plus, when Heavenly Demon Lord, who played every day, didn't do activities for a week, people were very anxious."
"To that extent...?"
"Yes! Especially President Alfred said this was all China's fault and got heated up criticizing them on SNS."
"Huh? Why does China come up again?"
"Because of the spy they sent last time, saying the injuries were severe, he's been writing 10 SNS posts daily pouring out criticism."
No.
That gentleman is the president of a country, is it okay to spread false information like that?
'I'm glad I didn't meet him when I went to America.'
Lee Ganghan shook his head.
Then.
"Then, shall we politely decline the interview?"
Seeing Lee Ganghan's gesture.
The security guard, thinking it meant rejecting the interview, asked that question.
"Ah. No. Let's do it. Since people were worried, I should show them my healthy appearance."
"Understood. Then I'll quickly arrange an interview location."
"An interview location... Let's just do it simply in front of the house."
"Ah. Would that be okay?"
"Yes."
When Lee Ganghan nodded.
The security guard quickly went outside.
Soon in front of the house entrance.
"Mr. Lee Ganghan!"
"You're safe!"
A simple interview proceeded.
"What on earth happened during the week? Many citizens were anxious about your sudden activity suspension."
"I didn't intend it either, but while training Heavenly Demon Divine Art to the extreme, it seems a space cut off from the outside was formed."
"It was because of... training?"
"Then how were the results of your training!"
"The training was completed successfully. My skill was upgraded."
At Lee Ganghan's answer, the reporters' eyes widened.
'Training upgraded your skill?'
'Does that make sense...?'
'But the phenomenon that happened this time was also mysterious.'
'Heavenly Demon is living alone in a different world. What is this, really?'
Even if they're players, in reality they're no different from ordinary people.
Not only using power in reality.
But upgrading skills from training here.
When reporters were feeling anew that the world was unfair at Lee Ganghan's words.
"There are rumors going around that Heavenly Demon Lord disappeared because of the Chinese Intelligence Department's operation recently. Especially President Alfred strongly criticized China on SNS based on this. What do you think about this?"
"I didn't train because of that incident. I'm not particularly concerned about the kidnapping attempt from last time anyway. However..."
Swoosh.
Lee Ganghan looked at the house wall and lightly brushed his palm once.
Then.
Kwa-kwa-kwang!
One side of the wall surface was half destroyed.
'Even with 25%, the wall got destroyed like that.'
Since I obtained Heavenly Demon Divine Palm, I was going to show just a crack in the wall.
But maybe because Heavenly Demon Divine Art was also strengthened.
The power overflowed more than expected.
"Wh-what, was that an explosion just now...?"
"The wall burst when Heavenly Demon waved his hand...?"
"P-palm wind?"
"Palm wind? I didn't see anything though?"
When reporters gaped at the sudden Heavenly Demon Divine Palm demonstration.
Lee Ganghan opened his mouth calmly.
"This, the power was stronger than I thought."
"Ah..."
"D-Did Heavenly Demon Lord do that?"
"Yes. Since I can't control my strength right now, I can't guarantee the kidnappers' lives. I hope you know that when you come. Otherwise."
Swoosh.
Lee Ganghan pointed at the wall once more with his finger.
"It'll end up like that."
"I-I see..."
"W-we were filming this, right?"
"Of course!"
"Wow. I'm seeing palm wind in my lifetime...!"
The reporters were in chaos from Lee Ganghan's Heavenly Demon Divine Palm demonstration.
When cameras focused alternately on the wall surface and Lee Ganghan while flashing.
Lee Ganghan lightly greeted them.
"Then, I'm planning to resume tower climbing soon, so I'll see you on the Heavenly Demon channel."
"Ah. W-wait a moment...!"
"There are still questions...!"
When Lee Ganghan turned his back and went into the house.
The reporters tried to hold onto him in disappointment, but.
"The interview ends here."
The security guards quickly blocked the entrance.
And ended the press conference.
***
[Heavenly Demon returns after a week... Wall destroyed with one gesture!]
[Is palm wind real? Heavenly Demon Lee Ganghan revealed he has been training all this time.]
[Heavenly Demon, 'Can't control strength. Can't guarantee lives.' Warning]
Lee Ganghan's spectacular return after a week.
Portal headlines were all covered with Heavenly Demon-related news.
Especially at Lee Ganghan's 'palm wind' demonstration that appeared with the video.
People reacted intensely.
-Wow palm wind is crazy lololol
-If he can destroy walls like that, skulls would be easily smashed;
-Where did all those guys who said Heavenly Demon's trait finally disappeared go?
-There were tons of guys being happy saying we're the only ones losing if Heavenly Demon gets weaker lolol
-For real, the only player destroying towers right now is Heavenly Demon, but when he rested for a week all the haters came out
During the week Lee Ganghan was away.
The internet world had great controversy over his whereabouts.
Especially some people who looked unfavorably at his growth said he lost his Heavenly Demon ability.
They showed reactions saying 'serves him right' after having unreasonable strength alone.
-Weren't those hate comments from people from the neighboring country?
-No surprisingly, fellow Koreans also left tons of hate comments
-It's about being jealous when your cousin buys land lol
-Still, that's too much, how many towers has Heavenly Demon destroyed ㅠㅠ
-But getting that strong from training? Do other players do that too?
-No, only Heavenly Demon does
-Just accept it at this point... Only Heavenly Demon is using a different system.
While the internet was in chaos over the returned Heavenly Demon.
And the palm wind he demonstrated.
"Heavenly Demon Lord , is that all for your luggage?"
"Yes. This is enough."
Lee Ganghan was going to his new house with only one suitcase of moving luggage loaded in the car.
"I was startled when you suddenly destroyed the wall."
"Hey, was that palm wind? You really do all sorts of things."
"It's Heavenly Demon Divine Palm. It's a skill I gained along with Heavenly Demon Divine Art being upgraded."
"Hah. Getting skill upgrades from training in reality... What kind of cheat is this really."
Shin Dongseok, who was holding the steering wheel, shook his head.
"You'll clear towers faster during the next climb."
"I'll have to test it today."
"Ah. Heavenly Demon Lord , at the end of the month there's a score settlement period so you can't climb towers."
"Ah. Is that so?"
"Yes. On days like the 31st or 30th, climbing is originally blocked."
So you can't climb towers during the score settlement period.
Then I should rest quietly today.
But.
"With this, resting for a whole week might make it impossible to get in the top 50."
"Ah... That's right. I'll request it from the government."
"No, it's fine. Since I made the Heavenly Demon Divine Sect anyway, money isn't as urgent as before."
Lee Ganghan who could receive 15 billion won if he got in the top 50 of the scoreboard.
But having rested for a week because of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Blood Formation, getting in the top 50 didn't look easy.
He didn't have much expectation, but.
"Heavenly Demon Lord , we don't know yet. If achievement accomplishments are included in the score, Heavenly Demon Lord could even be world 1st place!"
"Would achievement accomplishments be included in the score? If that happens, Heavenly Demon would be 1st place."
"Exactly, how many towers has Heavenly Demon Lord destroyed so far."
Shin Yuri didn't give up hope, saying achievement accomplishments might be included in the scoreboard.
Then.
[This month's score has been settled.]
Ding.
When the scoreboard appeared.
Shin Yuri quickly checked the scores with familiar hand movements.
"Ah. Heavenly Demon Lord , the ranking is out! You're rank 47!"
"Oh... Just made it?"
Even though he rested for a whole week.
Maybe because he received so many SSS+, he got within the top 50 among Korean players.
"Achievements don't seem to be included in the score? Since it's 47th place."
"That's right."
"Yuri, what rank am I? I can't check the ranking while driving."
"Uncle is 43rd place?"
"What? Only 4 ranks difference with this guy? I'm Diamond level?"
"That's why you should climb towers more. You're not doing your main job."
Well, looking at what Shin Dongseok does.
He's just doing bodyguard and driver work for Shin Yuri, but not actually doing player work.
"Ah. I should climb some..."
When Shin Dongseok was nodding.
Ding.
"Huh?"
['Humanity's protection period has ended.]
[You are officially incorporated into Universe 101.]
Following the score settlement.
A new message appeared.