The Mythical Hunter has Returned - Chapter 37



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Episode 037

“awesome.”

Although it was a short sentiment, it was full of sincerity.

I felt it even though I hadn’t seen the sword’s abilities yet.

How amazing is this sword.

The dark red sword body had a clear pattern of dragon scales engraved on it, and the sharply forged blade sparkled so brightly that it reflected the face.

“The handle is made from the roots of an ash tree.”

“If it’s an ash tree, isn’t it Yggdrasil? “How did you get it?”

“The roots of Yggdrasil grow in Nidavellir.”

A maroon sword handle that matches the dark red sword body.

I swung my sword back and forth.

The balance of the sword was perfect.

“That’s great.”

“The ingredients are good, so it’s a natural result.”

I looked at the state of the sword.

[Dragon Slayer – S+ grade]

[Description: Eitri’s masterpiece created by dwarves using dragon by-products]

[Effect: Dragon Fear can be used once a day]

Was it a bit lacking in firepower?

It was a shame that he wasn’t a God Slayer.

Still, it was a great weapon.

Because it had an S+ rank and a separate weapon skill.

Just because a weapon had a skill, it was often evaluated one level higher than its original grade.

Weapons with skills are not that common.

Even though he created such an amazing weapon, Eitri ate it as if he was disappointed.

“But compared to your hammer, it’s a little lacking.”

He seemed somewhat upset that his weapon did not become the main character.

The Dragon Slayer was a good sword, but it was probably because the hammer in my hand was even better.

“The ingredients were good. “The fire was nice too.”

“Perhaps you have become a better craftsman than Brock.”

“I’m embarrassed to call myself a craftsman. “I just put a hammer in and melted the essence of God.”

Eitri laughed.

“What’s important is that you thought about that method and put it into practice. You don’t have to be good at hitting a hammer to be a craftsman. Ultimately, isn’t he a craftsman who must make good weapons? haha.”

The hammer’s performance was good enough for him to split.

[Hammer of Hephaestus – SS grade]

[Description 1: The hammer of Hephaestus containing the essence of the lava giant Igni, completed by receiving the essence of Hephaestus.]

[Description 2: It has the heat of a burning flame, and lava boils inside the hammer.]

[Attribute: Fire]

[Effect 1: When heard by someone other than the recognized owner, inflicts powerful fire damage to the target]

[Effect 2: The ground explodes with lava.]

The damage was not specifically written down, but you could tell just by looking at the grade.

It’s a weapon that’s at least one level higher than the Dragon Slayer.

Strengthen Hephaestus’ skills.

It wasn’t SS level for nothing.

‘I will never be able to throw away the earth explosion from now on.’

“The hard work was worth it.”

These two weapons will be a great help in my future journey.

Because both of them, like the poisonous dance, were weapons that dared to hurt the body of a god.

The biggest difference from Sokmu is that there is no limit to its durability.

And it was a weapon that could be used anywhere.

Both the hammer and the Viking sword were among the weapons I often used.

‘It will be easier from now on.’

There is no need to insist on the Lonely Sword.

“Weapons must have been made, too. “Where are you going next?”

At Eitri’s question, I closed my eyes for a moment.

Next destination.

In my heart, I wanted to hunt other gods right away.

However, it was still too early.

A fine Ares appeared on TV.

-The disappearance of Hephaestus is a pity. Even though we had fights, we were brothers. My wife is also saddened by her disappearance… .

He was being interviewed regarding the disappearance of Hephaestus.

Hephaestus’ disappearance was still an event that caught everyone’s attention.

Not only Korea but also Europe was abuzz with the story of Hephaesto’s disappearance.

If another god dies in a situation where the disappearance of a god is so famous that it is on the main news every day, it will definitely be suspected as someone’s intentional act.

So killing a god is when a bigger incident occurs that can bury it.

It’s not too late then.

So for now.

“I want to go to the sea. “Isn’t it nice to travel sometimes?”

A being other than God was the goal this time.

* * *

“It has already been three weeks since Hephaestus went missing. Do you know why?”

Zeus, the father of Hephaestus and the god of Greek mythology, asked Aphrodite and Ares in front of him.

The two gods were kneeling in front of him and watching him.

“Well, so… Father, this is… .”

“Don’t call me father. “When I came to this world, that close relationship was broken.”

Zeus cut off Ares’ terrified words like a sword.

“Zeus, I and Hephaestus fought each other and even had a war, but I don’t know about it.”

“You don’t know?”

“yes. “I also suffered a lot of damage and was taking a break.”

Zeus saw Aphrodite.

“Do you have nothing to say?”

“no. “I have nothing to do with that cripple anymore.”

“Keuhum!”

Zeus’s unpleasant droning oppressed her heart.

“S-sorry. “Lord Zeus.”

It was true that Zeus himself felt uncomfortable with Hephaestus.

However, his presence was essential to overcome the trials we would face in the future.

God of blacksmiths.

One of the essential things in war is weapons.

Hephaestus was a god who could create the best weapons in the world.

‘That’s why I never should have lost it.’

It was because of him that Zeus embraced and treated him even though he was an unpleasant being.

But Hephaestus disappeared.

They said she was missing, but Zeus did not believe the results of the investigation.

‘dead. Hephaestus.’

Otherwise, there was no way I would have been dragged into the Abyss.

There was no trace of resistance left near the Abyss.

That powerful and fierce mountain god was dragged away without resistance?

It couldn’t have been that way unless it was given by the god of the other world who summoned the Abyss.

An Abyss where not even monsters appear.

Hephaestus disappeared without a trace.

And even the scene was so unnaturally clean.

‘Someone intentionally erased evidence from the scene.’

Here, a hypothesis came to mind.

Someone killed Hephaestus and summoned the Abyss to hide his body.

An investigation team was dispatched to investigate Abyss, but no news was given that even traces of him, let alone his body, had been found.

That fact strengthened Zeus’s heart even more.

But then who?

God of another world?

That can’t be possible.

It has already been several years since their activities stopped.

There has been no sign of their movement since Advent.

If they had suddenly appeared and opened the Abyss, there was no way it would have ended so quietly.

God’s trials were never light.

That ordeal couldn’t have been handed down only to Hephaestus.

‘Then who else?’

Creatures?

Humans couldn’t have done that.

‘But the possibility is not completely gone.’

Among humans, there are traitors who believe in and follow the gods of this world.

Apostates who claim that the gods of this world are the true saviors and that the gods of human history are lies.

If it was really their doing, it made sense that it ended so quietly.

but.

‘How did you kill Hephaestus?’

I don’t know.

Among the apostates Zeus knew, there was none so strong.

Zeus didn’t know.

There is also someone among the gods who can open the Abyss.

There is also a person among humans who can kill God.

Because neither side knew, his head was filled with confusion.

The flow of thoughts ended without a clear answer.

Zeus’ gaze turned to Ares again.

“When I heard the stories of the nearby gods, they said Ares was the cause of the fight?”

Ares shook his head at Zeus’ words.

“Oh, no! Never did that! “It is true that Hephaestus gave me that weapon, but I never took it out of the warehouse!”

“… … .”

Zeus’ eyes narrowed.

“Then is there anyone you can guess?”

The two gods fell silent.

I do not know.

They both completely forgot about Hephaestus’ existence until he came to visit them.

“I don’t know… . “Then there is no way.”

Zeus said, closing his eyes.

“Since you are so close to Hephaestus, find out somehow. “What kind of guy did this, and is it really related to the gods of this world?”

If you fail to find out… .

“They will both be held accountable for this.”

responsibility.

At those words, the faces of the two gods became pale.

It was clear that this responsibility was something that the gods would fear.

The lightning that shot out from Zeus’ whole body proved this.

* * *

“You’re not taking me with you?”

“This is a difficult thing to take away. And I think I mentioned it last time, but you shouldn’t be away from work often.”

“Yes, of course.”

I couldn’t take her on this expedition.

“But the fiery lava abyss went with it!”

“But that doesn’t work.”

“Is it a more dangerous place than there?”

“… yes.”

Why can’t I take him with me?

It was because I couldn’t protect her when she was taken away.

Of course, spatial separation, a skill she developed upon awakening, is absolute, but… .

“Unlike a lava cave, just standing there is fatal.”

“It’s just the sea?”

Lee Su-yeon looks at me as if she doesn’t understand.

It was a natural reaction.

She was the one who safely endured the Abyss, where Ignis, an S-class monster, was located.

Although it was thanks to the item called Ice Spirit’s Breath, she eventually followed me safely and, far from being a burden, did her job well.

You will also feel confident.

Because all the hunters who completed their first Abyss raid reacted like her.

But this was something she could only say because she didn’t know.

“It’s because it’s a hiding place for snakes that emit venom every time they exhale. “Just breathing will cause your organs to rot.”

“A snake spewing venom? “Are you talking about Hydra?”

I shook my head.

“Jormungand resides in that sea.”

“Jormungand… .”

If there was Hydra in Greek mythology, there was Jormungand in Norse mythology.

A snake that has grown so large that it can embrace the entire world.

A poisonous monster that killed Thor, the god of lightning, the strongest god among gods, in Ragnarok.

I was thinking of going to Nome.

“that’s right. I heard that Jormungand is staying in the East Sea. Are you planning to go there?”

“yes. “I have something to check in Jormungand.”

“Are you killing me right away? Like other heroes?”

I shook my head.

“I’m still thinking about it.”

Jormungand.

He was currently staying in his nest deep in the East Sea.

A mythical monster that killed monsters pouring from the deep waters of the East Sea during the Advent.

And a few years later.

Jormungand is killed by the heroes, and the East Sea becomes the Sea of ​​Death.