God’s Nemesis Returns - Chapter 81



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God’s Natural Enemy, Returns Episode 081

62. The King’s Trial (3)

Everything that appears in is nothing but an illusion.

But even so, the player’s growth and skill did not stop.

The reason was unknown.

And the reason didn’t even matter.

What really mattered was that this situation had now occurred and that we had to make the most of it.

‘Lucifer appeared in the second trial. I haven’t encountered him since the regression. So.’

Sihyeon raised the corners of her mouth.

‘The trials ahead will also be led by absolute gods as powerful as this guy… no, even more powerful.’

Wow.

“Thanks Lucifer. For the experience and proficiency experience dummies.”

The current rank of Fallen Glory is C.

My skill level hasn’t been improving at all these days anyway.

What a chance to meet such a thing.

It is literally a case of turning a disaster into a blessing.

The trial of the absolute god, which I thought would be difficult and hard to endure, turned out to be a complete blessing.

“Yeah. It would be a shame if it ended with just overcoming the ordeal. Don’t you think so, you devil bastards?”

“Krrrrrr… … .”

“Kuaaaah!”

“Since I’m going to stay here for so long… I should really pick some mulberries and eat them before I go!”

Crunch!

That moment when I was slaying those demons.

[The proficiency of the item, ‘Cheon-Chung-Un-Geom (D)’ has reached LV. 10.]

[Item, ‘Cheon-Gong-Un-Geom (D)’ is promoted to C-Grade.]

[Special effect of ‘Splendid Armory of the Gods (EX)’ is activated.]

[Cheon-chong-un-geom (C)]

… …

C-grade special effects

Drains the opponent’s life force, increasing all damage and physical and magical penetration of the Heavenly Sword.

The good news didn’t end there.

At this timing, he was promoted to the level of Cheon-chong-un-geom.

‘Special effect, … … This effect was C-grade.’

Before the regression, the black sword used by Shihyeon was King Arthur’s Excalibur.

The Thousand-Armed Sword was once used by a Japanese ranker, Arami Ao, who could be said to have been Shihyeon’s rival.

‘I chose the Thousand-Choong Sword in this life after seeing that guy use it.’

Arami Ao, a Japanese player who would later be nicknamed ‘Blood Sword’.

Sihyeon chose the Cheonjongun Sword after seeing the guy use it.

The attack power, sharpness, and penetration power it currently has are also at an insanely good level.

This is an effect that only strengthens the original sword specs of the Cheon-chong-un-geom.

The Thousand-Chon Sword has a special effect and goes wild.

It was after I got this special effect.

is an ability that continuously increases attack power and penetration power by absorbing the opponent’s blood and magic power.

Arami Ao uses this ability to cut down tens of thousands of demons.

The more I cut like that, the stronger I became.

‘With this effect, the number of troops is meaningless. No, the more troops you have, the better.’

At least Ao had a weakness.

They say the more enemies you have, the stronger you become, but there is a limit to the physical strength you have.

But Sihyeon has virtually no physical limitations.

It was thanks to the infinite supply of potions due to Kibisis.

‘You can fight infinitely until you use up all the potions piled up like a mountain.’

After becoming even sharper, I looked at the Cheonjongun Sword revealing its bloody aura.

Sihyeon’s eyes lit up.

“Of course, the synergy with Kibisis is nothing compared to the synergy with this guy. So… … .”

Swish.

“Want to do a sword dance?”

[Item, ‘Fallen Glory (C)’ shows its teeth.]

[Item, ‘Cheon-Gong-Un-Geom (C)’ causes a bloody storm.]

Fallen Glory and the Heavenly Sword.

The two items had an unexpected synergy effect.

[Item, ‘Fallen Glory (C)’ sucks the blood of demons.]

[Item, ‘Thousand-Gun Sword (C)’ increases the amount of fatigue damage absorbed by 10%.]

[Item, ‘Cheon Gun Cloud Sword (C)’ increases physical and magical penetration by 1% from the blood absorbed.]

The original C-class special effect of the Cheon-chong-un-geom, , sucks the opponent’s blood while strengthening oneself.

That is, you are doing two things at the same time.

However, the current role of absorbing blood is being taken over by tentacles from the fallen glory.

The Cheonjongun Sword could simply focus on strengthening its abilities using the blood given by the fallen glory.

“It’s the expected synergy effect.”

Sihyeon raised the corners of her mouth.

“Arami Ao. That punk is so stupid that he wouldn’t have thought of running it on a dual core.”

Shh.

“I am different.”

That’s how Sihyeon swung the Cheonjongun Sword.

The surrounding demons began to split in two much faster than before.

[See that?]

Somewhere far away.

Lucifer watched the situation as if ‘some’ of him was having fun.

“Kweeeeeeek!”

“Kuaaaah!”

The numerous servants he summoned.

The subordinates of those subordinates, the demons.

The guys were helpless.

[I have my strength and Baalzebub’s strength too? Hoo… … .]

In a storm that spreads out in all directions, drawing a crimson line.

The demons could do nothing but fall down.

[That’s funny.]

Of course, the demons that came from Lucifer’s family were not as strong as the real ones.

The difficulty level has been adjusted as it is the that takes place after the 12th plague.

Even so, there were only a handful of players who could ‘study’ these demons, who were part of Lucifer’s army.

There is also the greedy cult leader, Lee Si-eun, who made a contract with one of the other demons.

Even players who have made contracts with powerful gods like Olympus, Asgard, Veda, and Eden would not be able to hold out that reliably.

[Current player’s strongest… … I wonder if this title suits him.]

Lucifer chuckled.

[But even if you’re the strongest, how long can you last? Your stamina is limited, you know.]

Within Lucifer’s sight.

Sihyeon endured, cut, and crushed.

It is said that vitality is continuously replenished due to Kibisis.

It wasn’t without its problems.

The number of these demons was greater than imagined, and the mental damage and fatigue caused by them continued to accumulate.

Still, Sihyeon endured.

[Yeah… … that’s it.]

Lucifer burst into laughter at the sight of such a vision.

[That’s strength. An untiring mentality. Anyone can have a strong body, use powerful skills, and handle items. However… … The ‘mental strength’ to endure in this endless hell that may never end is the virtue that a true king must possess.]

Shh.

[True strength is not an unbreakable mind. No matter how strong a mind is, it will eventually break. True ‘strength’ is… … a mind that moves forward even when broken.]

I don’t even know how many days I fought against so many demons.

Flash!

Most of the demons were dead along with the black lightning.

“Kuuuuuuuu!”

When Sihyeon looked ahead.

A huge roar was heard ahead.

“Yeah. Balrog.”

There was only one opponent left.

“Now you’re the only one left.”

[Item, ‘Cheon-Gong-Un-Geom (C)’ causes a bloody storm.]

Crunch.

With the storm of the Thousand Sword Clouds.

The head of the last remaining demon, Balrog, fell off.

“You’re not that strong either.”

Balrog.

A top-tier demon species that is on par with the Demon King, even though their ‘levels’ are not the same.

There was no way a demon with such majesty could die so easily from exhaustion.

‘Of course, this guy was like a rookie who had just joined the Balrog army… … . It would be more accurate to say that he was weakened.’

[Oh oh oh.]

Watching the vision of Sihyeon putting away the Thousand-Choong Cloud Sword.

Lucifer smiled, as if he found it interesting.

[One little human can kill all my demons. That’s amazing. Yes… … You are the strongest one. You are worthy of being king.]

“If you’ve said everything you wanted to say, then get out.”

[Haha. What a funny guy. Arrogant. It’s like watching my childhood. I used to slaughter demons like you. On the side of Eden.]

“… … .”

[Yes. Arrogant human. I’ll be watching to see how long that confidence lasts.]

Tsuzujeok.

And so Lucifer’s voice disappeared.

‘You noisy boy… … You too, soon. I’ll cut off your neck soon.’

After that, he sighed with the Thousand-Armed Sword resting on his shoulder.

Sihyeon said to the fallen glory.

“eat.”

Kkwaduk.

At Shihyeon’s words, the fallen glory swallowed up Balrog’s corpse.

[Item, ‘Fallen Glory (C)’ digests ‘Balrog Recruit’.]

… … .

[Item, ‘Fallen Glory (C)’ evolves.]

Tzuzuzu, that is.

Soon, the tentacles that Sihyeon had began to turn black again.

The serrated teeth at the corners of the tentacles’ mouths became harder, and horns that looked like those of a Balrog sprouted from their heads.

[Item, ‘Fallen Glory (C)’ has the ability of a blood scorpion.]

[A new special effect, , is created for the item, ‘Fallen Glory (C)’.]

[Fallen Glory (C)]

… …

C-grade special effects

… …

Fallen Glory causes all magic and energy in your body and other items to circulate slightly faster.

The highest demon, Balrog.

There are countless reasons why these guys are strong.

A strong body, excellent senses, innate fighting ability, a belligerent personality, etc.

But the most distinctive of these was the ‘magic cycle’.

The Balrogs were able to circulate magic energy faster than other demons or alien races.

Thanks to this, I was able to concentrate my magic wherever I wanted and as much as I wanted.

‘good.’

With his fallen glory, Shihen was able to absorb these powers of Balrog.

‘It’ll be easier to operate Magic from now on.’

I can already feel my body getting lighter.

Sihyeon raised the corners of her mouth.

“They say that after hardship comes happiness. That saying is exactly right.”

Because growing the god items was an unexpected benefit.

Sihyeon was able to look at the next message with great satisfaction.

[Amazing! You defeated the followers of the Arrogant Demon ‘Lucifer’ and survived alone.]

[The second ordeal, has been overcome.]

[Additional rewards can be obtained through the hidden quest, .]

[If you give up the trial now, you can claim your reward and move out of the gray zone.]

[The third test of the king is .]

[To proceed with the trial, shout ‘Proceed’.]

“Yes. The third trial is … … .”

Thinking about the trials of the theme.

Sihyeon could guess who her next opponent would be.

‘Odin.’

Odin and Zeus.

The two are kings who rule over a vast world.

Even if you look at it in terms of power, even if you look at it in terms of strength.

He was one step ahead of Michael and Lucifer.

However, it was expected that it would be a more difficult ordeal.

‘We can’t stop after coming this far.’

Sihyeon raised the corners of her mouth.

“progress.”

[You shouted ‘Go!’]

[Hidden Quest, Obtain .]

Goal: Solve the riddle of Odin, the god of wisdom of all things.

Rewards: Added rewards that can be obtained through .

If failed: fails.

Tzuzuzu, that is.

Within, the gray space of the Colosseum began to shake.

Among them, a huge golden eye appeared.

[… … A small human. Is this the kind of person who called me?]

It was clearly an eye without a mouth.

What the guy said was etched deep into Sihyeon’s mind.

[Yes. Any king or monarch must have the wisdom to rule the people. And that wisdom comes from beliefs, values, strength, and love for the people.]

‘Yes. I know most of the knowledge thanks to my regression.’

Sihyeon raised the corners of her mouth.

‘Come. Ask me anything.’

[Okay, first question. Draw the rune word for ‘spirit’ in the air.]

“… … .”

Sihyeon frowned when he heard the question.

‘I don’t know the runes.’

He knew most things though.

This was because I didn’t know about the runes, which only a very small number of wizards knew.

[Don’t you know? Then the trials are… … .]

“Wait a minute. Are you out of your mind?”

Sihyeon rolled her head for a moment and smiled.

Then he looked down at Draupnir.

Unlike the replica, the real Draupnir was engraved with all eighteen runes of Odin’s magic.

“know.”