The Berserker’s Second Playthrough in the Game - Chapter 156



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Episode 156. Heaven for You (2)

At first glance, it really looked like a group of people sitting together.

The darkness has become a veil that deceives the eyes. The vague outlines of the group were no different from people. No matter how bold a person is, rather than rushing in and attacking him, I think he’d rather start talking first.

But Kadim suddenly rushed in and swung his axe.

Whoo – Ungh, blah blah blah – !

As the barrage of black iron raged mercilessly, the bodies of the monsters were cut off like a bunch of mushrooms. Severed necks and pieces of flesh were lying around in a heap, and body fluids were pouring out like spilled paint. The faces of the group all turned to Kadim.

There were no other features on the face, only swollen lips stuck together.

“… … .”

Kadim furrowed his brow slightly.

I knew from the beginning that he was no ordinary human being. This wasn’t a place where a group would go for a picnic, and his appearance was like that, and I could even sense a faint ‘magic’ energy from him.

The monsters, with so many mouths, did not let out a single squeal of suppressed screams. But it was a tense silence. Their parted lips held tension like a dam on the verge of collapse.

As expected, the lips that had been trembling opened at once. Damn, it seemed like they were going to babble some more nonsense. Kadim tried to cut down the monsters and silence them before they got too noisy.

But my expectations were wrong.

– Good night, Mom. Good night, Mom. Good night, Mom… … .

– Thank you, Mom. I’m happy. Thank you, Mom. I’m happy. Thank you, Mom. I’m happy… … .

– What are you doing today, Mom? What are you doing today, Mom? What are you doing today, Mom? What are you doing today, Mom? What are you doing today, Mom? … .

All those countless mouths were politely calling out to their mother.

“… … .”

It might have been better to just curse and talk nonsense like the other demons. Then they wouldn’t panic and would continue killing. Kadim’s thoughts hardened for a moment and he stopped.

However, contrary to their words, the monsters’ actions were extremely rude.

– Wow, this is my favorite snack. Wow, this is my favorite snack. Wow, this is my favorite snack… … .

– I’ll eat well, Mom. I’ll eat well, Mom. I’ll eat well, Mom. I’ll eat well, Mom. I’ll eat well, Mom… … .

Monsters running at us with their mouths wide open. Their soft tongues were densely packed with spike-like teeth.

Blood flowed back to the hardened brain. Yes… … Yes, that’s right. Where would the devil’s nature go? Kadim gripped the axe handle tightly and twisted his upper body violently.

Hu-huh, hu-huh, hu-huh, blah blah blah – !

A vast whirlwind tore apart the rushing bodies one after another. Thin fluid gushed out from the crushed bones, and the cracked back vomited out intestines. No matter how many mouths you had and how sharp your teeth were, it was no use. Without exception, all the monsters that came close were reduced to pieces of flesh and rolled around on the stone floor.

But they weren’t dead.

Gulp, gurgle… … .

Head, internal organs, body… … The scattered pieces of flesh melted together like thick porridge. Some stuck together stickily with the other pieces, while others did not stick together and formed a human figure on their own.

Squeak, crackle… … .

The monsters once again became more numerous than before. It was rare for them to return in the same form, and most of them were reduced to childlike size to match their speaking style.

– It hurts, Mom. Please stop it. It hurts, Mom. Please stop it. It hurts, Mom. Please stop it. It hurts, Mom. Please stop it… … .

– I was wrong, Mom. I was wrong, Mom. I was wrong, Mom. I was wrong, Mom… … .

“… … .”

There was only one type of demon that could regenerate like that. Kadim clicked his tongue slightly.

”It’s a ‘schizont’… … . Judging from its human form and fast regeneration speed, it seems to be intermediate or advanced… … .’

‘Schizophages’ were slime-like creatures that would not die even if torn to pieces, but would divide. The only differences were that they sometimes had flesh rather than amorphous bodies, and that division could not be stopped even if burned, frozen, or corroded, and that when they divide, they actually multiply into larger quantities.

But these guys just split up, they didn’t increase in number.

The reason was obvious. They must have lost their strength from starvation for a long time. There would have been no way to obtain the pain and despair inside.

‘… … But why is a demon trapped in the ruins? Why did the shaman leave this alone?’

I could never guess the reason. There’s no way the shaman didn’t know about the devil’s invasion… … I’m sure it was a special ‘ordeal’ and they didn’t neglect it on purpose… … .

There were many questions in many ways. However, it was not the time to stay still. With the dirty devil right before our eyes, it was clear what had to be done right now.

– It hurts too much, Mom. Please don’t. It hurts too much, Mom. Please don’t. It hurts too much, Mom. Please don’t… … .

– I was wrong, Mom. Please look at me just once. I was wrong, Mom. Please look at me just once. I was wrong, Mom… … .

There is only one way to conquer the split species. Kadim picked up his axe again.

“… … It’s noisy. If you do something wrong, you should be punished.”

Whoo – Ungh, blah blah blah – !

Once again, a gale swept through, tearing flesh to pieces.

The monsters did not know how to give up. Even though its face was cut into pieces dozens of times and its body hundreds of times, it tenaciously regenerated itself and attacked. If I didn’t get the pain and despair this time, I might starve to death, so I had no choice but to be quite desperate.

The monster’s form split endlessly. The entire space was filled with dismembered little people. Hundreds of poisonous newborn babies, intent only on biting their enemies and taking their pain.

– … … Cut your wrists and be happy, Mom. Cut your ankles and do well, Mom. Cut your hair and go play, Mom. Cut your tongue… …

– … … I’m uncomfortable, mom, please take me out of the grave. I’m uncomfortable, mom, please take me out of the grave. I’m uncomfortable, mom, please take me out of the grave, I’m uncomfortable, mom… … .

– … … .

The muzzle attached to the face was doubled. The content of the words suddenly became incoherent. A horrifying murmur filled the ceiling. As time passed, Kadim’s expression hardened.

Of course, it wasn’t because dealing with the devil was too difficult.

‘Tsk, I don’t think any of them have nuclear weapons… … .’

To kill the Ice Species, you must destroy the ‘main body’, the command center of the ideology. Similarly, to kill the Split Species, you must destroy the ‘core’, the source of its regenerative power.

But even after cutting down all the monsters one by one and searching the surroundings thoroughly, the devil’s core was nowhere to be seen. Since regenerative power decreases with distance, it must not have been placed far away…

There was only one conclusion to be drawn.

‘… … Damn, they must have hidden the nuke deep in the ruins.’

In other words, it means that the devil has already faced the priestess.

I had a bad feeling. In order to kill the demon or confirm the truth, I had to enter the depths of the ruins as quickly as possible. It seemed difficult to pass the ordeal as before. This place was not a room of trials, but turned into a nursery in the twisted nether world, and the shaman also lost contact with her… … .

Still, there was a way to get deep inside.

To open a locked door without a key, you just have to break the door. Honestly, I’m not sure if that’ll work… … But there weren’t any other options anyway. Kadim glared and made up his mind.

I decided to recreate the magic that destroys space and tears up the landscape with my own hands.

I grabbed the Judgment of Atala and recited a prayer.

“[Atala, God of Strife and the Wilderness, look down upon your champions, and lead them into battle with torches… … .]”

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch… … .

The monsters’ mouths trembled. As if they sensed an ominous intuition, they gathered together and gathered their flesh together. They transformed into the form of a giant child with gaping mouths like lotus seeds, preparing to launch their final offensive.

Gurruruk, gurruruk – !

– Oh, mom!

-Mom, mom, uh-uh, mom!

– Oh my mom, oh my mom, oh my mom… … .

Unfortunately, Kadim was one step ahead.

―――――― Huh – Huh!

The ax was swung like a tempest, and its yellowish traces were blurred. The demon, frightened by the pressure, opened its mouth wide. However, the warrior’s target was not just a lump of flesh without a core.

Kadim’s target was this space itself.

―――――――― Ugh – Geez!!

Kururururung – !

A mark was left on the ceiling as if a huge sword had been swung like a mountain. Aftershocks shook the entire space, and cracks cracked in the previously seamless rock wall.

That glimpse was just the beginning. Slashes of similar power followed one after another.

―――――――― Ugh – Geez!!

―――――――― Ugh – Geez!!

―――――――― Ugh – Geez!!!

From the ground to the wall, from the wall to the ceiling, and from the ceiling back to the ground.

The lines of destruction intersected in a chaotic manner. The rocky material was mercilessly torn apart like a piece of raincoat. The wall cracked as if a fault had occurred. The fleshy baby that was shaking was also swept away by the slash and cut into pieces.

When the entire area was covered with scars from the slash, Kadim turned the head of the ax upside down and struck it down.

― … !!!

A resonating brainstorm resounded with a shock so powerful that even sturdy buildings could not withstand it. There was nothing to say about the room being so messy and cracked.

Within seconds, the entire space began to collapse.

―――――― Boom, Qua – Ang!! Crrrrrrr… … .

The axle shook. Rocks and pebbles fell in torrents, and the rock wall also poured out heavy chunks. Kadim used his axe to slightly clear away the rocks, and this time he pushed the wall with his shoulder.

That was the final blow to the collapse.

――――――――― Boom, bang bang bang bang bang – !

The center of gravity shifted, the ceiling collapsed, and the walls collapsed on top of it. The shattered debris formed a messy pile like an ancient tomb.

Kadim escaped being buried by jumping through the wall, while the flesh baby was unable to move and was buried in a pile of rocks.

‘Uh… … Ma… … .’

‘Uh… … Maa… … .’

A pathetic moan leaking out. That was a false assassination. As long as the core remains, the schistoma demon will somehow regenerate even if it is reduced to mush. Kadim heartlessly turned his back.

Outside the space, only darkness spread out. This was not a darkness floating like a goblin, but a darkness with a clear substance. When I approached and stretched out my hand, I could feel a rough surface like untanned leather.

Kadim let out a nervous breath and swung the axe.

Kwajeojeojeojeok – !

As the darkness parted, a familiar sight was revealed: a cramped room decorated with shiny engravings and iron ornaments, dust blowing coarsely.

It was the core of the ruins where the shaman resided.

The tension eased and laughter broke out. I thought that one day, if a painful ordeal appeared, I would pass by it like this, but I never thought I would actually succeed. I was so worried, but this is actually happening… … .

Kadim recreated the spell that tore through the landscape and moved, using only his overwhelming physical strength.

… … Strictly speaking, the principle was actually very different. The spell temporarily removes the membrane that separates space, but Khadim completely destroyed the space and permanently destroyed the membrane. Is there a difference between roughly opening a locked door and entering by breaking the door panel?

But that was what Kadim had originally intended.

Breaking down a door and entering.

“… … .”

Not long ago, Kadim was worried. What if one day, I encounter a problem that cannot be solved even with transcendental power?

It was a premature concern. Didn’t they add a huge counterexample again this time? It is not too late to worry about such things after gaining truly transcendent power. If there is a case that has not been resolved through strength, it may simply be due to a lack of strength.

I resolved not to be shaken and to stay aloof and build my strength, and crossed the cracks of darkness.

Scrabble –

Even during this time, the shaman’s voice could not be heard. There is only silence fluttering in the cramped alcove. The side effects slowly began to creep in on her and turned off her excitement. She relaxed her sore muscles and carefully looked around her, and this caught her eye before the shaman did.

Murals densely painted on the entire wall.

It was a crude drawing. The lines were jagged, and the shapes were worn and blurred. With difficulty, I realized that it was a landscape painting depicting the outside world. The river and the forest were all painted in dark red, so it was actually a scene closer to hell than the outside… … .

As I looked around the awkward mural, I found Shinyoung, who was drawing a lot of work in a corner.

The priestess didn’t even move. Her back was stiff as if she were part of the stone wall. Her unpleasant premonition was coming true. Kadim clicked his tongue and approached the priestess.

As expected, when I slightly shook my shoulder, the bent neck broke weakly.

Tduduk –

A face stained with age-related wrinkles, blurry eyes that have lost focus, and a ‘imprinting needle’ stuck deep like a nail in the middle of the forehead.

“… … .”

And then, one by one, a small stone tomb placed at the priestess’ feet came into view.