Chapter 342
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 342
Chapter Title: Episode?
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An episode is a system Escannon created.
Is that so? So your next plan is to complete that episode?
Correct.
It was an episode that could originally only be completed after thwarting the third cataclysm.
But by tampering with the episode code, he had advanced that timeline.
Hmm, but why rush it? Wouldnt it be better to block the third cataclysm and then take your time completing the episode?
Growing stronger during that period would allow him to crush Escannon more decisively.
Ive already touched the code. That means hes definitely noticed.
So youre advancing the timeline to take him out quickly?
Thats right.
Havent you tampered with all the codes related to episodes anyway? Theres no need to act hastily.
Tenebris was of the opinion that there was no need to rush.
No, its not just for that reason.
Then?
Do you remember that episode code we touched related to the Designer?
Ah, yeah, there was one.
The Designer.
It covered the story right after he shed his human guise, detailing how he rose from lord to the seat of the Celestial Lord.
An episode that unlocked after the third cataclysm, requiring 99 episode completion to enter.
Jeong Hoon had forcibly opened it with Tenebriss help.
He had also set coordinates very close by, so it was just a short walk away.
I need to gauge his power level.
Hmm? I already handed over all the info on him.
Baal tilted his head, his face full of confusion.
What if he has abilities not in the intel?
He had already received info on Escannon from Baal.
So he had a rough idea of what abilities he used, but he had to account for the possibility of hidden ones Baal hadnt seen.
Hmm, that could be. Ive rarely seen him unleash his powers myself.
What? You, his subordinate, dont fully know what your lord can do?
Tenebris glared at Baal.
Baal gulped and began making excuses.
I-its all figured out. But what if theres that one-in-a-million chance?
There shouldnt be any one-in-a-million chances. From now on, one mistake could lead to annihilation.
I-Ill keep that in mind.
Tch. So you mean test his full strength before facing the third cataclysm?
Jeong Hoon nodded at Tenebriss question.
That, and snag some rewards.
Rewards?
The Seven Sins.
Ah, right. Thats a thing.
While modifying the code, he checked what rewards Escannon offered.
The result: Sin Boxes.
What Jeong Hoon wanted were those very Sin Boxes.
To fully unseal the Seven Sins, he still needed three more.
And Escannon held all of them.
The episodes difficulty demanded commensurate rewards, so in crafting it, Escannon had staked two of his three Sin Boxes.
The culprit who sealed the Seven Sins in the first place.
To fully unseal them, Escannon had to go.
Jeong Hoon summoned the Seven Sins after a long time.
Fenrir and Michael were rarely called, left idle, but they werent much help yet, so that would have to wait.
.
The Seven Sins, out after ages, sulked and avoided Jeong Hoons gaze.
Seven Sins, in the next episode, Ill nearly fully unseal you.
Really?
His mood lifted at the promise of release, finally meeting Jeong Hoons eyes.
Jeong Hoon grinned and nodded.
Yeah.
Then whyd you wait so damn long to call me?
Didnt need to.
Wow So you sucked me dry and tossed me aside?
Why take it so negatively?
No, its true! Every time you were weak, I was right there helping big time. Now you dont need me, so no calls!
He had nothing to say to that.
True, I dont really need the Seven Sins right now.
He could handle lords on his own, and incomplete Seven Sins couldnt scratch Celestial-grade.
So unlike before, no need to call them.
Same for Michael and Fenrir.
They mustve leveled up a ton by now.
As Jeong Hoon gained XP and grew, Michael and Fenrir, resonating with him, would be incomparably stronger.
Hed check them after this episode.
That means if you get stronger, Ill call you more.
Huh?
Once I unseal you and you regain power, you can land a hit on Escannon, who sealed you.
Hmm, fair.
Then you can rampage freely. Cool off.
Got it.
His face finally brightened.
Tch, what a petty bastard.
Tenebris, whod been listening, clicked his tongue.
The Seven Sins shot Tenebris a glare.
Oh? Eyes wide open?
Who the hell are you to boss me around?
Whoa, Baal. Check this rude prick.
Fuck off. Skinny twig with nothing to eat.
Skinny? You run your mouth just cause it works?
Tenebriss eyes turned murderous.
Baal jumped between them to mediate.
Hey, hey, stop! And do you even know who this is to talk like that?
Huh? How should I know?
Its Lord Tenebris! Beyond compare to us!
Tenebris? Hmm, lame name.
L-lame?
Baal stood dumbfounded as Tenebris smirked and shoved him aside.
Move. Im erasing that thing today.
Master! What the hell is this guy?!
The Seven Sins pointed at Tenebris, demanding an explanation.
Fight and I send you back?
No I mean explain! I wanna get along!
Not wanting to leave, the Seven Sins grinned awkwardly.
And like Baal said, hes way above you.
.
Thanks to him, I can nearly fully unseal you.
Tenebris enabled the Creator tool, code mods.
Sorry.
Not totally clueless, the Seven Sins apologized to Tenebris.
But Tenebris wasnt mollified.
What a joke. You expect me to accept that insincere apology?
Fuck, even sorry pisses you off.
See? Hes just bullshitting to smooth things over!
Ptooey.
Heavens! Spitting at me! Why should I take this from trash like him?!
Tenebris shot Jeong Hoon a pleading look, full of grievance.
His words wouldnt work, so punish him instead.
No time. Save fights for later, handle the episode now.
No time for bickering.
As Jeong Hoon turned, the Seven Sins stuck out his tongue to taunt.
Well settle this later.
Degeneration
The name of the dungeon Jeong Hoon entered this time.
This the place?
Yeah.
Finish this episode, gauge Escannons power properly, acquire six sins for the Seven Sins.
But something was off.
Episodes needed NPCs to start, but none were visible.
Hed modded the code for instant start.
How does he never miss a prediction?
At that moment, something shot toward Jeong Hoon.
!
He reflexively dodged by turning his head.
Boom!
Iron ball?
It was a steel orb.
Jeong Hoon stared where it came from.
A Transcendent looked down at him with interest.
Abaddon!
Mukho, recognizing him, yelled in rage.
When Mukho led Cheonhamun, Abaddon had annihilated it.
You Abaddon?
Abaddon smirked at Jeong Hoons question.
Why? Your rags tell you?
.
Mukho glared murderously.
Master be careful. I wanna rip him apart, but hes extremely dangerous.
He itched to ask his master to snap that neck.
But Abaddon was Designer Escannons peer, or superior.
Mukho had clashed with him briefly and knew the danger.
So worry for his master overrode rage.
How do you know about these rags no, Mukho?
Master rags?
Slip of the tongue.
Why wouldnt I? I made it and gave it to Escannon.
Jeong Hoon nodded.
Not item-piercing sight, thankfully.
So youre here to stop me?
Right. Deal with him.
Escannon?
Sharp human.
Abaddon laughed delightedly.
A mere human reaching here.
Up close, it was clear.
Not a simple human.
Aura stronger than any race hed seen.
Perfectly controlled, so serene it was hard to sense without focus.
No wonder the Named guards him.
Many had piqued Abaddons interest before.
Some reached Apostle-grade Transcendent.
Hed made the rag-like item on this human for other Celestials.
But this human was different.
Like or beyond Escannon in his human days.
So, you wanna fight now?
Jeong Hoon drew Titan.
Hey. Calm down. I didnt come to fight you.
Then?
Truth is, I wanna deal with you, not Escannon.
Abaddon pulled out items.
One Sin Box and two Sin Items.
From Escannon?
Correct. Dont you want them?
Even clearing the episode left one sin short of full unseal.
With these, full unseal plus sin-related skills.
I do.
Jeong Hoon aimed Titans tip at Abaddon.
Abaddons face hardened.
You want them but act like that?
Theyre fakes anyway. Why would Escannon give them up without removing me first?
He knew most sins were with Jeong Hoon.
Hand them to Abaddon willingly?
Nonsense.
A ploy to lure him.
Smarter than expected.
Abaddon grinned wickedly.
The items in his hand ignited and vanished in an instant.