Chapter 197
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 197
Chapter Title: Assault on Rakandra's Castle
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Blood Orcs prowled the streets.
Blood dripped from their mouthshuman blood, no less.
Uwaaaah!
Spare me! Please, just spare me!
Over a hundred people had already fallen victim to the orcs.
And watching those orcs were the people inside the department store.
Countless evacuees crammed the store, many of them badly injured.
The Blood Orcs had appeared out of nowhere, sweeping up everyone on the streets.
Most ended up as cold corpses in the orcs bellies, but those who fled into buildings had survived by the skin of their teeth.
Its a relief they arent coming inside the building.
Word was some monsters smashed through structures and slaughtered everyone inside, but these Blood Orcs focused solely on people out in the open.
Ugh.
It hurts so much.
But there were far too many with severe injuries, not just scratches.
Potions! Cant potions work?
Among them were plenty of New World players.
They turn to poison without mana You know that.
Healing potions.
They reacted to mana, flooding the body with properties akin to holy power to trigger recovery.
Without mana, though, they became poison, threatening the drinkers life.
Medical professionals were essential, but with monsters turning the world into a wasteland, treatment was impossible without hospital transport.
Damn it Cant the New World players take down that Blood Orc?
That was a pipe dream.
The Blood Orcs were level 183.
Unluckily, only a tiny fraction here exceeded level 200.
Even those few werent charging at the orcs.
Its not a game How are we supposed to hunt that many Blood Orcs.
Reality, where death was permanent.
No one was stepping up in this hopeless messwhat if some hero wannabe rushed in and died?
So they huddled in corners, staying completely hidden.
Now that it was real, players could check each others nicknames, levels, and classes.
Showing your level and begging for help would just cause trouble.
That was when it happened.
Groooar.
Kraaaah!
The Blood Orcs prowling the streets screamed in unison, crumbling into dust.
Huh?
What just happened?
The onlookers in the department store tilted their heads.
Moments later, a few people entered the store.
Any injured?!
They were players over level 300.
Theyd wiped out the Blood Orcs while clearing a local dungeon.
Relief washed over the crowd at the sight of them, and cries rang out urgently.
Yes! Over here!
Please, save us!
Videos uploaded by Jeong Hoon were spreading, sparking changes like this.
Jeong Hoon immediately summoned Fenrir.
Yes, Master.
Even after a long time, Fenrir maintained perfect etiquette.
The reason I called you is simple.
Are you going to bulldoze this castle, by any chance?
Fenrir stared gravely at the castle ahead.
An overwhelming aura emanated from within.
It was so powerful his body trembled instinctively.
Something like that.
Jeong Hoon smirked at Fenrirs shivering.
Er I see.
Yeah. Drink this first, then.
Jeong Hoon pulled out the Will of the Watchman.
It was in elixir form, and Fenrir tilted his head at the sight.
This?
Problem?
Well I dont really like stuff like that.
How do you know what it is?
Its something you drink, right? I only drink water. My stomachs sensitive.
Quit your whining. One more complaint, and Ill lock you in that castle.
Fenrir freaked out at the threat of being confined in the castle.
I-Ill drink it!
Thats more like it.
How hard had it been to get this?
His urge to give it vanished at the whining, but restoring Fenrirs power would be a huge boost.
Jeong Hoon uncorked it and poured the elixir into Fenrirs mouth.
Fenrirs body glowed blue.
Kiing! Kiing!
Startled, Fenrirs eyes widened as he whined in pain.
Quit exaggerating.
Was this divine beast scared of something like this?
Fenrirs level rises.
Fenrirs all stats increase.
Fenrirs abilities are partially restored.
The effects kicked in immediately.
As his Tamer, Jeong Hoon could instantly check Fenrirs restoration.
Fenrir
-Rank: Legendary
-Level: 308
-Job: Divine Beast
Detailed Stats
-Strength: 330
-Agility: 380
-Vitality: 354
-Defense: 377
-Wisdom: 295
-Mana: 340
-Mental Strength: 330
Fenrirs level had skyrocketed from 227 to 308.
It surpassed my level.
Just partial restoration, and it gained 81 levels.
How insane had its original power been?
He was getting excited.
Fenrir, lets move on.
Move on?
Yeah. Theres something lurking inside that gate. Were going to take it down. Help me out.
Understood.
Jeong Hoon led Fenrir to the castle gate.
Up close, it was so massive he couldnt see the top even craning his neck.
The key matchedtoo big for one hand.
At least the keyhole was at chest height, a small mercy.
If it were higher, Id need a Fly elixir.
Jeong Hoon fitted the key into the hole.
He turned it slowly rightclick! The lock released.
The castle gate barrier is released.
With the message, the gate creaked open.
You enter the castle of the Great Demon Rakandra.
Great Demon Rakandra.
The demon residing in the castle.
Boss of all demons lurking in the dungeon.
It had reached the Celestial Realm but failed to ascend to Transcendent for some reason.
Still, its prowess was top-tier, one favored even by Transcendents.
Pre-regression, we took it down mid-game.
Countless had died to it.
Jeong Hoon hadnt been the one to fell it.
Too weak back then, hed been sidelined from the risky fight.
James Marcus had delivered the killing blow.
Many still sacrificed in the process.
Step. Step.
Jeong Hoon entered the castle.
Countless demons awaited.
Lv.250 Lesser Demon
Rakandras favorites had been sent as dungeon bosses, leaving these scraps.
Nameless demons.
Jeong Hoon unleashed Sky Piercing Step, charging at them.
Leviathan was already in his hand.
First Form: Stance activates.
He activated Stance, swiftly slicing their necks.
Intruder!
Dont let it reach Lord Rakandra!
Block it at any cost!
The demons shouted frantically, unleashing abilities.
A Lesser Demon uses Chains of the Infinite Hells.
Chains of the Infinite Hells.
They bound the target and dragged them to the abyss.
Jeong Hoon infused Leviathan with holy power, batting the chains away.
They lost power and vanished.
What?!
Impossible!
The lesser demons panicked.
Theyd expected at least to bind his legs, not this pathetic dissipation.
Then Fenrir followed.
D-Divine Beast? Why is a divine beast here?
The lesser demons recognized Fenrir instantly.
Sweep them.
Yes.
At Jeong Hoons command, Fenrir unleashed its power.
Fenrir uses Howling.
Howling.
It sealed the lesser demons mana instantly.
They froze solid like stone, unable to move or use further abilities.
Can I eat them?
Of course.
Thank you!
Drool dripped from Fenrirs maw.
The demons paled.
D-Dont come closer.
Uwaaaah!
Ignoring their pleas, Fenrir massacred them.
Jeong Hoon slipped past, heading upstairs.
The castle had seven floors.
The first was lesser demons; higher floors ramped up in rank.
Up to level 360 top-tier demons.
Still, Jeong Hoon steamrolled floors 2 through 6.
He reached the seventh.
No demons in sight.
Jeong Hoon advanced.
Human, this is your final warning. Leave now, or Ill tear you apart.
A chilling voice echoed in his mind, raising every hair on his body.
Rakandra.
Jeong Hoon smirked.
The voice meant it was close.
Another step, and an altar appeared ahead.
A black coffin rested atop it.
To think a mere human would ignore my warning.
The voice returned, and a demon slowly manifested above the coffin.
Lv.??? Great Demon Rakandra
Rakandra.
Boss of the dungeons demons.
Its sheer presence screamed overwhelming power.
No backing down now.
Jeong Hoon stowed Leviathan in his inventory.
Pressuring it with Leviathan here was pointless.
Ill end it with Myeongwang Fist Technique.
Sidelined pre-regression, hed gleaned the strategy from others.
A vicious foe, but hed memorized the details.
Two ways to damage it: Reach Celestial Realm, or use Legendary skills.
It applied a debuff at combat startsolve its conditions to avoid it.
Fail, and an explosion killed instantly.
Myeongwang Fist Techniques freedom of movement was ideal.
What? How are you fine just looking at me?
Rakandra frowned.
No wonder.
It had entered the Celestial Realm.
Not quite Transcendent, but close enough.
A sub-300 human staring it down was infuriating.
Beats me. Why do you think?
Jeong Hoon smirked.
Ascending to Celestial granted Title One Who Transcends Humanity.
One option: Partially immune to Transcendent influence.
That let him withstand Rakandras gaze.
Ill rip that damn smirk off first.
The Great Demon Rakandra uses Death Judgment.
This debuff cannot be resisted.
Death Judgment countdown begins.
Reduce the Great Demon Rakandras HP below 90 within 20 minutes.
Fail, and your HP drops to 0, resulting in death.
First condition: Shave off 10 of Rakandras HP.
Doable.
Jeong Hoon stayed calm.
He could work with this.
Black Field activates.
All stats boosted by 1.5x.
Monsters entering the field have all stats reduced by 10.
Black Field first.
Death Judgment debuff active.
Intruding monsters stats unaffected.
Rakandras stats didnt drop.
Fine. Just boost mine.
All stats increase by 15.
Damage reduction 20 applied.
Duration: 1 hour.
Stat amp ring next.
Poison Attack activation chance 4 for 1 hour.
Guardian of Merhen.
Grasp of the Dominator special ability activates.
All stats 10.
All weapon attack power and proficiency 10.
Grasp of the Dominator.
Headpiece Infused with Divine Beasts Soul special ability activates.
Attack and defense 25.
Headpiece Infused with Divine Beasts Soul.
Celestial Aura activates.
Attack and defense 20.
Death Judgment debuff active.
Intruding monsters stats unaffected.
Celestial Aura.
All buffs done.
Jeong Hoon unleashed Sky Piercing Step, closing the gap instantly.
Hoh?
Rakandra was mildly impressed.
Incredible speed for a sub-300 human.
But just that.
A mere human couldnt hurt him.
Bam!
Jeong Hoons fist plunged into Rakandras gut, forcing a pained grunt.
Guhk!
Rakandras eyes bulged.
Unbelievablea human had damaged him.
Did you think youre the only one who reached the Celestial Realm?
Jeong Hoon murmured.
Impossible.
You die here.
Jeong Hoon deployed Myeongwang Fist Technique, pressing the assault.