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Episode 171. Crumbs (2)
Inyoung walks here, wearing a cobalt blue coat that matches the moonlight.
There was no way to know if he was an official here or not, but the overwhelming energy he felt from it was unusual.
'Just like… … the boss… … .'
Kwaaaaang──!
As if denying his thoughts, Locust witnessed an overwhelming feast of spirit right before his eyes.
The first to react were the bugs growing inside the body.
The 'guardian insect' that was made to automatically defend against 'magic' in response to high-purity 'mana' was writhing about to come out of the body.
However, these 'guardian bugs' are bugs designed to react when 'hit' by 'magic'.
Even though those bugs weren't 'touched' by magic.
It was simply responding to the flowing aura and trying to carry out the 'commands' that had been inputted in advance.
‘What kind of monster is this… … .’
An irresistible force.
The locust felt it, and felt his mouth go dry.
'Calm down.'
Locust began to hurriedly calm the movements of the 'Guardians'.
The 'Auto Defense' ability is a powerful defensive tool, but in normal situations, it is just an ability that consumes mana.
“Hmm, it seems like my timing wasn’t so good.”
Locust, with his five senses sharp, examined the face of the approaching man.
Tree shade, moonlight, shade, moonlight.
His face, which passed by like a film projection, slowly began to take shape.
The locust laughed incredulously.
'Yurien Cryphat Prasson… … .'
Actually, I'm not sure because I've never actually seen it.
An imperial hunting dog that kills demons and scorches the corruption of the nobles.
It may have a mythical presence to some.
A being that refuses to even touch those with impure intentions.
'Kkkkk, did that fox bitch call you?'
Zzuzuzu, that is.
Dragging his staff on the ground, Locust turned to Yurian and tried to place his hand on the shoulder of his 'hostage' again.
But when I saw him approaching me without any hesitation,
'It's no use.'
There is no way a child from the slums could become a hostage to the 'smiling executioners' who have no blood or tears.
'Then… … , it's a mess.'
The only good thing is that the author doesn't know about his own 'magic'.
Locust had his own set of beliefs.
Because polished magic is like a hidden 'dagger'.
If you don't know your opponent well, it may not be impossible to land a hit even if there is a skill gap.
Even if there is an overwhelming difference in skill, winning is not a cheap joke.
“Locust, the ring finger of six fingers.”
But his body stiffened at the words that came out of Yurian's mouth.
Although he simply recited his title and name, to Locust it sounded like a 'death sentence'.
'You… know me?'
To know the name is to know the rumor.
Knowing the rumors, having some idea of your own abilities.
The connection seemed to be proving why he couldn't beat Yulian.
“Have you come to seek revenge for Annarui? Or have you come to Myeongwol Gwan on business?”
“……Kk, kk, what does that have to do with you?”
“It does matter.”
A devilish smile appeared through the soft moonlight.
“Anyway, shouldn’t we know why we’re dying?”
At that moment, the 'guardian insects' began to appear all at once in response to the 'life energy' flowing out of his body.
Zzuzuzu, that is.
The locust was confused, but decided to use this as an opportunity.
After rolling up the sleeves of both hands and pointing them towards the ground, the two martens that had been sent away began to wriggle.
Abilities that have reached a unique level, such as the 'Aura' used by knights, are given the realm of 'uniqueness'.
That is the 'unique magic' that the Locust is using now, and it has reached that level.
Silent gold insect
'Two golden bugs with autonomous attack intent.'
These guys unconditionally execute the 'commands' you input.
Even if he dies, he does not disappear, and prioritizes killing enemies around him.
“It’s gross.”
Ss …
A single golden bug skimming across the grassy ground, rushing towards Yurian like a shadow.
Yurian followed it with both eyes and drew his sword.
'……jewel?'
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The sword he chose was not made of ordinary metal.
The beautiful and eye-catching sword blade was proof that it was not made of 'metal' but of a 'gem'.
'My golden worm is so strong that it can break even the strongest sword!'
Yurian is inspecting.
If I could just break that sword, I might be able to seize the opportunity to win.
Still, a sense of unease welled up in Locust's mind that the 'jewel sword' would not break.
Bang──!
As if to prove it, the 'Jewel Sword' swung by Yurian bounced off Geumchung's body.
“W-What the heck!?”
Although he was dumbfounded by the fact that the weak jewel sword did not break, Locust's gaze followed the sword he held.
A sword wrapped in an aura like moonlight.
Compared to the regular 'aura' that had a one-sided shape, Yurian's aura seemed to change shape depending on the direction, like the 'moon' in the sky.
'… … Reflection?'
As expected of someone with some power, Locust figured out the secret.
This was because his sword was densely packed with 'Auras' like saw blades, and they were moving to form 'waves'.
Waves of aura.
Because they cause diffuse reflection, they create the illusion of moonlight on the viewer.
'Oh, it's coming… … !'
Yurian bounced off a gold bug and regained his composure.
Pot.
His shadow, which had hit the ground, disappeared from the Locust's sight in an instant.
'Hey, where are you!?'
To lose sight of the enemy means defeat.
Leaving behind the bitter taste lingering on the tip of his tongue, Locust looked around.
Kwajijik──!
The reaction of the 'guardian insect' flowing out of the body.
At the same time, the body of 'Geumchung', which had rushed into defense, bounced off something.
‘… … Were you targeting me?’
That's for sure.
The attack just now was not against the gold bug, but against 'oneself'.
But Locust swallowed his saliva without realizing it because he couldn't see it with his own two eyes.
'Oh, where are you!'
Even though it was clearly a matter of life and death, Locust was left out of the situation and was still hesitating.
Kwajijik──!
The clash continues once again.
My mouth started to dry up from the sparks that were flying repeatedly.
'fu*k! fu*k!'
Death is approaching without stopping its steps.
He himself was unable to follow even a single hem of her clothes with his eyes.
The only reason I was able to survive until now was thanks to the 'guardian insects' and 'gold insects' that I had raised well.
If these two weren't there, it wouldn't be strange if my neck fell off right away.
Phajijijijik──!
The sparks fly again.
Even the firm grip of Geumchung began to crack.
'still.'
'Geumchung' might be able to buy you some time.
If that were to happen, there would also be a plan in place to somehow overcome the situation.
Small, small.
As he concentrated, all the bugs inside Locust's body began to hatch.
'If you can't see it with your eyes… … .'
I have no choice but to release all the bugs and turn this place upside down.
Locust, mobilizing all the mana blood in his body, began to awaken the sleeping bugs by feeding them 'mana'.
Meanwhile, sparks flew through the air.
'Geumchung' and 'Suhochung' are starting to get hurt.
If they were ordinary bugs, they would have instinctively sensed the danger to their lives and disappeared long ago.
Those 'bugs' protected the locust's body without stopping.
Even if blood spurts and shoulder blades fall off.
“Keul keul, no matter how much I swing my sword, my bugs won’t dodge. Yurian!”
The insects ruled by the Locust not only felt no fear, but were also forced to sacrifice themselves to protect their masters.
“No matter how much pain you inflict with your great swordsmanship, it means that you prioritize protecting your own body!”
That is the 'command' injected into the bugs.
The locust that was shouting like that quickly starts to use its mana.
From the danjeon to the mana point, and from the mana point to the whole body.
Eventually, as most of the bugs he had been raising began to move, Locust broke out in a cold sweat and smiled.
“So, what you’re saying is that your actions right now are useless! No matter how much you scream, the bugs…….”
“Insects don’t feel fear.”
Pot──!
“Don't you feel it?”
Yurian, whose speed was so absurd that it was impossible to even follow him with one's eyes.
When his face suddenly appeared before his eyes, Locust's concentration was broken, and the mana he had been gathering in his mana blood began to disperse throughout his body.
“……Coolook!”
A handful of blood flowed out of the Locust's mouth in the aftermath.
Rebound phenomenon.
A phenomenon that occurs when mana that has been rotated to its limit cannot form any 'magic' and disperses within the body.
Thanks to that, Locust, whose mana blood was greatly damaged, barely managed to regain consciousness and swung his staff at Yurian.
Kwajijik──!
When the staff touched the blade of the jewel sword, a crack appeared as if struck by lightning and it shattered into pieces.
“Wh, what…….”
Looking at the shattered staff, Locust's expression turned pale.
He swung the remaining handle in an attempt to resist, but this time the 'Jewel Sword' was embedded in his chest.
“Ugh!”
An overwhelming difference in skill.
As a member of the 'Six Fingers', Locust thought he would not be easily pushed around by anyone.
He weaved together thoughts that were almost like stubbornness, and tried to summon up mana to counterattack, but Yurian's hand covered his mouth.
“Ugh, ugh……!”
Yurian pulls out the sword from his chest and this time swings it at the Locust's neck.
To others, he was a 'monster' who could not be resisted.
When I saw the 'real exhaust', I was overcome with a sense of emptiness that made me have no choice but to obey.
Monsters abounded in this world.
'I was a crumb.'
The moment the jewel sword cuts off the locust's neck.
Something happened that no one expected.