Chapter 92
Chapter 92
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>Translator: penny
>Chapter: 92
>Chapter Title: Dark Legion
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>[Used Dark Shroud on ‘Orc Undead.’]
>[A 40-second cooldown applies to the target area.]
>[Mana is consumed every 1 second.]
>‘Oh, jackpot.’
>Dark Shroud applied flawlessly, making the tension feel pointless.
>He’d thought they might have patched it when transitioning to GodOsero since he’d been using it like a slight exploit, but they’d left it intact.
>Considering GodOsero was managed by AI, this wasn’t coincidence or neglect.
>‘The AI must have deemed it fair.’
>It only exploited a loophole in the setup without breaking balance.
>The fact it never became a meta build and faded away proved it.
>So the AI judged there was no need to touch something that was at best a fun gimmick or joker card.
>A flawless, utterly reasonable decision.
>‘If I weren’t an All Master, that is.’
>If the irregular named Do-hyun hadn’t appeared.
>Do-hyun smirked and gazed at the Orc Undead wrapped in Dark Shroud.
>It already exuded a ferocious aura, but the swirling darkness around it made it even more menacing.
>Before, it just leaked black mana, but now it looked utterly consumed by darkness.
>Not just a figure of speech.
>Grrrr-.
>Its entire body was dyed black, as if truly infested by darkness.
>Its decayed flesh made it grotesque and ominous before, but this was ominous in a completely different way from its previous somewhat lackluster form.
>Groooar...? Groooar-.
>The strongest among them had grown even cooler, so the Goblin Undeads standing dumbly nearby milled about restlessly.
>They seemed fascinated by their transformed comrade.
>‘Does it work on these guys too?’
>Fortunately, his guess was spot on.
>[Used Dark Shroud on ‘Red Forest Goblin Undead.’]
>[Used Dark Shroud on ‘Blue Forest Goblin Undead.’]
>[A 40-second cooldown applies to the target area.]
>[Mana is consumed every 1 second.]
>Grar?
>Startled by the sudden dark aura enveloping their bodies, the Goblins raised their arms before accepting the power.
>Their eyes turned pitch black as they let out roars.
>Grraaaar!
>It looked just like a villain transforming.
>Undead combined with dark attributes couldn’t look more sinister. Especially since these weren’t mere skeleton soldiers—they loomed even larger.
>-Kiruk…… Kuheuk…… Kuhehehel……!
>Delighted by his cooler minions, Jihad Black let out a sinister chuckle.
>It was the happiest he’d looked lately.
>Maybe that’s why Eliza, who’d been watching quietly from the side, was bouncing around.
>-Riza riza!
>No translation needed this time.
>Anyone could see it was a kid clamoring for a turn with the dad playing airplane.
>“Wait a sec, Eliza. I’ll do yours too…… Huh?”
>-Riza!
>“Sorry, Eliza. Can’t do it.”
>-Riza……!
>Eliza, full of anticipation, froze mid-bounce like she’d been struck.
>Sorry, Eliza, but it couldn’t be helped.
>[Mana depleted.]
>[Dark Shroud canceled.]
>-Kuhehehe…… Huh? Ah…….
>Grar……? Grar-.
>As the dark attribute faded, Jihad and the Undeads, who’d been dancing like devil worshippers, halted like broken robots.
>They felt empty without the power.
>Do-hyun felt the same.
>‘Mana’s gone already?’
>Thanks to his over-spec gear beyond his current level, Do-hyun had some leeway with mana.
>This was the first time he’d burned out after barely using it like this.
>A bit disconcerting, but thinking about it, it made sense.
>‘Of course it would.’
>150 mana per second, applied per target shrouded in darkness.
>Currently shrouded: Do-hyun himself, Cheonbyeon, and five Undeads.
>That’s 900 mana per second.
>No wonder mana ran dry.
>‘Guess I’ll have to use it just on myself.’
>Regrettable, but no choice.
>Even solo, it was 300 per second.
>Considering other skills, he’d need mana potions to maintain it stably.
>If he had some leeway, maybe one Undead……
>‘……Huh? Wait a minute.’
>A forgotten skill flashed in his mind.
>He’d overlooked it due to Dark Shroud’s impact. He hadn’t tried Legion Control yet!
>“Hey, you……”
>-I was thinking the same thing, Master.
>“Try it quick.”
>For once in sync, Jihad moved briskly.
>[Guardian ‘Jihad Black’ uses Legion Control.]
>[Maximum of seven units per legion.]
>[Form a legion.]
>He had six Undeads at most.
>Without hesitation, Jihad summoned the rest and designated them all to one legion.
>[Orc Undead ×3, Red Forest Goblin Undead ×2, Blue Forest Goblin Undead ×1 designated to Legion 1.]
>[Legion Undeads are judged as a single entity.]
>[Over 50% of legion Undeads judged as lower city monsters. Mana consumption reduced.]
>-Ooh……
>Jihad marveled at the six units moving in perfect unison.
>Worthy of the name legion.
>Treated as one entity, their previously loose movements stiffened into military precision.
>But what truly impressed him wasn’t that triviality.
>-It’s different. Definitely different, Master. I can maintain it now!
>Jihad’s face brightened, mana management eased.
>And rightly so.
>Legion Control treated them as one entity—saving mana already—and handling Goblin Undeads added further reduction.
>‘Wow…… Numbers really make a difference.’
>Used to three Undeads, seeing six handled changed the visual impact entirely.
>The neat military formation helped too.
>‘Feels like yesterday I was struggling to summon even one and picking up trash drops…… Nostalgic.’
>Technically, it really was yesterday.
>But that wasn’t important now.
>Gulp gulp-.
>Do-hyun, savoring the tamer’s pride briefly, chugged mana potions.
>The ones from clearing Raven’s quest.
>Less efficient than mana tomes, so he downed three, but a little time sufficed.
>[MP fully restored.]
>‘Please work.’
>Confirming full mana, Do-hyun targeted the frontmost Undead.
>[Used Dark Shroud on ‘Orc Undead.’]
>[A 40-second cooldown applies to the target area.]
>[Mana is consumed every 1 second.]
>Then, something amazing happened.
>Grar-.
>The moment the lead Orc was consumed by darkness again.
>Grarrr- Grar-.
>Grraaaar!
>Like a virus spreading, the surrounding Orcs were swallowed by darkness.
>A spectacle.
>Six Undeads of the legion, engulfed in darkness, radiating ferocious auras.
>Step step.
>Jihad approached, entranced, eyes sparkling.
>After twitching his mouth for a while, he couldn’t hold back.
>-So…… cool……!
>-Ri, riza!
>……Honestly, yeah.
>It hit like an army of darkness, stirring a man’s heart.
>And it wasn’t just the presence.
>Grraaaar-!
>Grar!
>The Undeads charged in perfect sync, swarming and pummeling an Orc.
>Unlike before, when they’d freelanced tricks individually.
>Now systematic, encircling with numerical superiority and stabbing simultaneously.
>Far cooler than their previous lame efforts.
>Chit, chiiiik!? Chiik!
>Chieeeek!
>Already numerically superior, now damage amplified too.
>Each double-axe swing sliced the Orc’s tough hide like butter.
>Vastly superior combat power. All thanks to Dark Shroud.
>[Dark attribute partially ignores target’s defense.]
>[Dark attribute absorbs sound.]
>So-called defense shred.
>The top reason dark mages were prized in boss fights.
>Now wielded by mere Undeads.
>Silently too, with stealth intact!
>Chiik!? Chuk!
>Puk-.
>They mobbed silently like ghosts, stabbing vital spots, cutting throats, then hunting anew. Ghost tanks incarnate.
>[Orc defeated.]
>[Orc defeated.]
>….
>[Orc defeated.]
>One by one, two by two.
>Relentlessly slaying Orcs with only extermination programmed. Chilling efficiency.
>[Monsters near Brion defeated (789 / 1,000)]
>“…….”
>Standing still, watching the count climb.
>Jihad, blankly watching beside him, muttered awkwardly.
>-Master…… I think choosing to zerg was the right call.
>“……Yeah.”
>Do-hyun was certain.
>Jihad’s choice to zerg would be the best decision of his guardian life.
>Chiik- chuk-.
>Grraaaar-.
>Even then, Orcs kept dying.
>[Monsters near Brion defeated (792 / 1,000)]
>[Monsters near Brion defeated (793 / 1,000)]
>Farming speed rivaling macros—Do-hyun couldn’t help blurting it.
>“……Sweet.”
>-Yeah, sweet……
>Too sweet.
>* * *
>[Monsters near Brion defeated (1,000 / 1,000)]
>[Monsters near Brion defeated complete.]
>[Return to ‘Gamillion Adran’ to complete the quest.]
>[Guardian ‘Jihad Black’ mana depleted.]
>[Undeads reverse-summoned.]
>[Mana depleted. Dark Shroud released.]
>[Level up.]
>“Whew!”
>About 50 minutes into the hunt?
>Sweeping 200 in under an hour drew involuntary awe.
>Do-hyun’s Talbrion-spec gear plus Jihad’s Undeads equaled insane speed.
>‘Though mana depletion matches it—that’s the issue.’
>Nothing’s perfect.
>Breakneck growth came with equally furious mana burn, occasionally tripping him up.
>Mana potions already down to one.
>He’d held it for emergencies; otherwise, he’d have used it ages ago.
>‘Now I’m the problem, not Jihad.’
>Fixed Jihad’s mana issue, now his turn.
>Still, not dire.
>Mana potions, leveling, magic power ups.
>Unlike Jihad, user Do-hyun had options.
>He picked the easiest.