Episode 464. Itâs as familiar to me as breathing (2)
A familiar silhouette.
His identity was clearly Kichi, the former leader of the shadow mercenaries.
If youâre a kitsch, you might know my full name.
Why did Kitsch break his promise and wander the continent alone?
âYou might have heard my full name somewhere.â
Itâs a legend that resonates, because it was loud no matter what.
But what you hear through others and what you say yourself are on a different level? After all, you canât make any more excuses, right? Considering the temperament of Granfell, who never takes back what he says!
âItâs over now, Hoyeol. Itâs easier if you give upâ¦â
But.
ââ¦for a moment.â
Granfellâs keen aesthetic sense twitched.
I am not delicate.
Lee Ho-yeol reminded me of something I had momentarily forgotten.
âWhy is your hair so long?â
Me, hanging loosely.
Iâm not talking about Lee Ho-yeolâs silver hair.
It was obviously Kitsch who cut his hair into a bob that fell down to his cheeks.
It probably isnât hair extensions like some people say.
Kitsch had long hair before he knew it.
That wasnât the only question.
Chireung.
A light hissing sound of metal.
under the shadows.
Kitsch didnât seem to have the slightest hesitation as he took out his dagger.
Kitsch is the one who gave me back Grandfellâs sisterâs hair.
âKitchi is pointing a weapon at me? âIt canât happen.â
At that point I was sure.
Thatâs not kitsch.
Itâs âsomethingâ that looks exactly like kitsch.
Maybe itâs not that strange.
Kitsch is the master of the Shadow Corridor.
Because they said they made a contract with the Shadow God.
Suddenly, the employeeâs words come to mind.
-âBut now that the Shadow Corridor is open. âExcept for Grandfell Claudius Arpheus Romeo, âdistinguished guestsâ are also entering the corridor.â
Could it be that those VIPs were referring to those who signed a contract with the Shadow God? What gave confidence to the guess was, of course, Granfellâs insight that once he had seen something, he did not easily forget it.
Even under bright sunlight.
Kitsch without a shadow like a ghost.
Well then, the conclusion has been reached.
I opened my mouth to Kitschâs shadow.
âYou are misunderstanding the master you are supposed to serve.â
It is not just a shadow of kitsch.
I found the shadow corridor.
declared to all the distinguished guests.
âYour master is not a shadow god or anything like that.â
I donât know what the unfair contract is.
Shadows have their own owners, right?
Of course, there were no shadows that were moved by my words.
The hireling muttered as he prepared for the next blow.
âYou can speak confidently even in this situation. As your reputation suggests, you have great speaking skills. But Iâm sorry. âGrandfell Cloudy Arpheus Romeo.â
Doesnât your mouth hurt from reciting that long name over and over again?
I hid my disapproval.
I raised my eyebrows.
âAs I said, there are corridor rules in the Shadow Corridor. And there is an unprecedented bounty of 1,000 karma on you.â
Itâs a bounty.
At those words, I shifted my gaze, even if it was just for a moment.
Watch for flashing system messages.
[Current bounty: 1000 Karma]
Karma.
Youâre probably referring to the unit of currency. The employee said it was unusual. And just by looking at the number of VIPs rushing towards me, I could tell that it was a very large amount of money.
At the same time, I was also looking forward to it.
âCan I buy something great with this?â
Letâs think about the appropriate level of the shadow corridor.
A whopping 2,000 to 3,000.
Above all, it is a shadow âgodâ.
âMaybeâ¦â
Wouldnât it be possible to purchase [Mythic] level items with karma?
Why is it that even if itâs kimchi soup, you can touch the bowl with your lips?
However, integrity itself.
Liberated from worldly desires.
It seemed that it wasnât our Granfell.
âYou harm innocent people for the bounty.â
Anyway, the owner owns the weapon.
-Owner. Itâs time to make the Geomgang shine.
It seemed the same was true for Gwicheol.
âthanks. âI can dispose of you more seriously.â
Anyway, itâs good.
Anyway, I felt like I wouldnât be able to enter the social scene right around the corner without being sincere. It was structured as a corridor with several corridors leading to the entrance to a single social hall.
âIf time passes here, more VIPs will flock.â
So I set my first goal.
I donât know how the social gathering space was created.
It would be better than dealing with the shadows that would constantly flock to you.
The moment I thought that, Gwicheol resonated.
-Owner. What is my name at this moment?
What is coming has come.
The dizzying name that suddenly comes to mind [Sword that cuts through illusions: Illusion Breaker]. The first path along the sword of pride that was taken to cut up Rayman Shenâs prototype.
âYes, you will need it.â
Since there is no devil, [Celestial Relationship] is not activated.
This means that I, who has just surpassed level 1,000, must do whatever it takes to survive in a hidden piece with an appropriate level of 2,000 to 3,000.
It was finally time to pioneer the second path with the sword of pride.
therefore.
I spat it out with all my goddamn naming sense.
âSwallow.â
You did it and now you added the starter word, Granfell?
âShadow Slayer.â
Really, no matter how many times I listen to it, I canât get used to it. It was just a feast of overly fancy names. Fortunately, there was no time to suffer from shame during the misfortune.
Swaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
fast.
And sharp.
The surprise attack is only aimed at my vital location.
Are they really the contractors of the Shadow God?
To put it simply, each and every one of them is the leader of a shadow mercenary group.
I guess you could say itâs kitsch level.
So I had no choice but to be thankful.
[Sword that swallows shadows: Shadow Slayer]
[Class: Legendary]
[Restrictions: Unknown]
[Effect: Destructive power increases significantly when fighting a âshadowâ.]
[Description: An ego sword with a noble ego. ]
Boom.
Thanks to the significant increase in destructive power. Just by joining forces, we were able to throw away the charging shadow with one strike. But that alone is not enough.
It is impossible to properly deal with an opponent who is rushing at you to take your breath away.
-Iâll swallow it all.
Examination (å罡).
The silver sword energy changes into a fiery form.
It seems that the declaration that he would devour it was not a bluff.
The moment I hit back at the incoming attack.
Goooooh.
â!â
It went beyond blocking the weapon wielded by the VIP and evaporated it.
To be more specific, skip the burning process.
It would be appropriate to say that it was immediately reduced to ashes.
âBut that one isnât normal either.â
If it had been a demon or a normal monster, it would have stopped short at the sight of its allies being crushed. But is it just a shadow without emotions? The VIPâs shadows moved mechanically.
âshit.â
A ceaseless strike.
It must have passed by.
My forearms and sides were throbbing everywhere.
âIs he also a low-class demon hunter?â
In a state where [Natural Relationship] is not activated, it is natural that even if you hold the Ego Sword, use the unique stat called [Focus], or use various advanced techniques, you will not be able to bring out its true value.
âIn that case, I have no choice but to act sincerely.â
What was the purpose of accepting this dangerous invitation in the first place?
Of course, it was important to cancel Granfellâs sisterâs debt and the unfair contract as the new employer of the shadow mercenaries. However, controlling the rampage of [Childrenâs Solitary Entity] is an equally important goal.
however.
âNo, where else would I experience something like this?â
Letâs be a little more greedy, Hoyeol.
Because it was a shadow of kitsch, it was impossible to know who was stronger or what the difference was compared to the real kitsch. However, fighting for your life with someone as strong as Kitsch is not something you can easily experience.
Furthermore.
âI donât know, but if itâs Granfellâs talent.â
Isnât it possible that we can get inspiration from this duel and develop it into a kii? So, I didnât cower even from the damage. I straightened my back in my usual posture and opened my mouth.
âYouâre slow.â
If I were to translate the Granfell style of speaking.
âEnough to make me yawn.â
I meant to struggle a little moreâ¦!
Sassy liquid.
Of course, there were no shadows running around in anger or excitement.
Just at a certain speed.
They just pour out attacks at me from the blind spot of my field of vision.
âIâm gradually getting used to it. see.â
I focused on dodging the attack by tracking it with my eyes.
In the meantime, his posture is extremely upright.
I wish I could say that.
Gwicheol.
No, Shadow Slayer also added a word.
-is itâ¦!
So what else?
-It was something like that. As the counterattack grows, the gaps and blind spots in the field of vision also widen. Master, you have controlled your movements to the extreme, forming a barrier!
What forms a barrier?
What kind of bullshit is that?
I wanted to deny it right away.
âHow can you be so calm?â
I guess I overlooked it without realizing it.
Granfellâs natural talent.
Yes, Shadow Slayer was right.
Gran Fell is in the sum of coming and going.
A new posture had already been created.
As I said, emotions did not exist in shadows.
They attack in a cool-headed manner, targeting only loopholes.
This means that not only does provocation not work, but it also means not letting down oneâs guard.
however.
âIs this the end?â
Those shadows stood still and did not move.
Upright like bamboo.
He just stared at me, standing tall.
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âOh, itâs bitter.â
Since it was my first time, it couldnât be perfect.
You said you definitely acted unreasonably, right? The appropriate level was 2,000 to 3,000. This was because the dagger passed through my body a few more times before my body got used to the new posture.
But is it possible for pain to be revealed in this impenetrable skin?
âI think it would be a good idea to leave this welcome message.â
In the end, it was the employee who put on the mask first.
The corners of the mouth rise under the black veil.
Itâs amazing how you can hide your revealed insides so casually.
A moment when I couldnât help but laugh out loud.
She continued.
âWe will continue to provide information regarding the social gathering center.â
Geek.
It seems like he has completely returned to the attitude of an employee.
I bow politely and open the door to the social gathering hall.
In that case, we have no choice but to respond like nobles.
âThank you.â
Countless tables.
Only the candle placed above it emits light.
It was not enough to brighten up the wide social space.
The employee bowed and stepped away.
âI will be the guide from here.â
At the same time, someone bends down on the other side.
Likewise, the body was wrapped in a black veil.
The voice was not much different from that of the employee who had been with me just a moment ago.
âAre they like twins?â
Anyway, I guess thatâs not the point.
âI will clearly state to the distinguished guests the special rules of the social venue. In this social hall, the first rule of the corridor is temporarily suspended. Therefore, I would like you, dear guest, to immediately remove the weapons you are carrying.â
Put down your weapons.
I told you to doubt everything you say.
Still, the system doesnât lie.
[One. The free duel system is temporarily disabled.]
Only then did I sigh in relief.
âBut thereâs still room to breathe?â
At the same time.
I thought about the familiar social gathering system.
In the [Space-Time Social Hall], items were purchased with [Space-Time Gold Coins].
âYou can buy something called karma here, right?â
[Currently possessed karma: 1000]
Karma in the same amount as the bounty.
Honestly, I donât know what I did
to have this much karma.
âWhatever it is, should I buy something first?â
Maybe there is an item that can help you survive in the Shadow Corridor. Letâs at least take a look.
I sat down in my seat so naturally that you wouldnât think I was a person who had been fighting to the death just before.
chuck.
Following my lead, the VIPs found their seats one by one and sat down⦠I felt like I knew why only the first rule had been disabled.
Amtu.
Because itâs a social venue. In order to maintain formality, only duels involving striking and fighting were prohibited. It seems that bounty hunting continues here as well, regardless of means and methods.
âSo thereâs no time to let down your guard even for a moment.â
You are vicious, Shadow God.
As expected, he has the lowest level of affection for me.
It can be said that it is in the palm of his hand.
âExcuse me.â
While I was clicking my tongue, the socialiteâs employee came towards me.
Squeak.
He put down the glass and filled it from the ceramic teapot.
âI donât receive any karma. Please enjoy.â
Is it like a celebratory drink?
As he looked at the cup being filled, Granfellâs senses warned him.
Poisoning is a regular customer of cancer fighting.
We should be suspicious of unreasonable favors.
But as for this crisis.
I guess I could have gotten over Granfell without you warning me?
Yes.
They say that the Shadow Corridor is a place where all kinds of evil tactics can take place.
Because I wonât take it easy.
âUnfortunately.â
The hand naturally goes to the inside pocket.
A teacup that appears in the air.
I opened my mouth, skillfully placing a green tea bag in the special cup.
âItâs not enough to make me happy.â
â¦I just wanted some green tea, so youâre saying it well, right?