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Chapter 359
Chapter 359
Chapter 359
Translator: rainbowturtle
Editors: LD & Jyazen
“These people...”
I showed surprise at the sight of the people in front of me and Yoo Seonyeong smiled.
[Do you remember who they are?]
“I remember. Aren’t these guys dead?”
[Where do you think this place is? Nothing in the Underworld can die without my permission.]
The moment she spoke, all four corps commanders looked at me with cold eyes. The pressure emanating from their bodies wasn’t light. From left to right were 1st army corps commander, Reaper; 2nd army corps commander, Balak; 3rd army corps commander, Cerberus; and 4th army corps commander, Ajucus.
Cerberus, the commander of the 3rd army corps, was the only one with an animal appearance. It was also the gatekeeper who guarded the entrance to the Underworld, located in the Labyrinth of Souls where I once visited to meet Atlas. I once again felt a chilling sensation and turned to the 4th army corps commander, Ajucus.
The moment I saw him, I felt a cold sweat flowing down my back. I confronted him, who was the oldest commander, and almost died. The surprising thing was that Ajucus’ true body was the Immortal Knight once summoned by that French madman. He only had one-tenth of his power when summoned. Now he was able to use all his power, so Ajucus was naturally strong.
I honestly thought it was pure luck that I beat him. If Ajucus hadn’t been reminded that it was training, then it wouldn’t be strange if my body was sliced straight away.
[Stop.]
Then a chilly death-like energy that seemed to crush my throat came from beside me. The owner of the strength was my wife, Yoo Seonyeong. I flinched and shrank back. I had been scared when she became angry even when she was alive. Now I felt even more scared.
“I’m... sorry.”
“Please show mercy!”
“Yip!”
“......”
All four corps commanders knelt at my wife’s feet. I started to see my wife differently. Sure enough, this was the dignity of Pluto, god of darkness and death. I thought I had a terrifying person as my wife.
[You clearly told me that you will acknowledge this man. You pledged to follow him sincerely. Wasn’t that what you said?]
A terrifying energy emanated behind Yoo Seonyeong. I was so surprised that I couldn’t even breathe. The immense energy of death seemed to grab onto my ankles and prevented me from running away. It was a very chilling feeling.
[Forgive me...]
[I will obey! Spare us!]
[Yip! Yiip!]
[......]
It was only when the corps commanders looked docile that Yoo Seonyeong retrieved her strength, giving them a cold stare as she did so. Only then could I take a slow, deep breath. The startled Yoo Seonyeong couldn’t put a hand on my shoulder.
[Ah, sorry. I forgot you were next to me.]
Yoo Seonyeong gathered the energy wrapped around me and smiled in an embarrassed manner. I just laughed. Then Alexus opened the outer door and came in. He walked in front of us and greeted me.
“Have you made any progress in training?”
“I have completed all the other Flying Kick Techniques, but haven’t learned the stars and moon ones.”
“Yes, it can’t be helped. You never know what will happen, but there might be a day when it will be helpful if you learn it.”
“That’s right.”
“Right, take this. It is the last Flying Kick Technique I left behind. Please read it on the way back to the human world.”
“Back to the human world...?”
I was naturally curious about Alexus’ final Flying Kick Technique, but I was even more surprised that I had to return to the human world. I turned my head to look at Yoo Seonyeong. Then she nodded with a serious face.
[In fact, there is something I haven’t told you.]
* * *
At the capital of the Atlan Kingdom, Metheus...
Rankers from all over the world saw the demons coming endlessly from the city walls and gulped. The world coalition forces were centered around Mido, the princess of the Atlan Kingdom. The rankers were in the front row and among them were Park Muyeol, Leslie, and various unique NPCs.
There were Michael and the executives of the Zeus Guild. Zhen Sulong and the Martial Arts Guild stood with dignity. There were also many allies of Atlan behind them. They were a mixture of users and NPCs. There were also representatives from various countries who were active in the World Competition.
The only thing in their minds was that they wanted to live. No one wanted to be killed here.
“There is no end to them,” Park Muyeol muttered in the cold breeze as he looked at the endless demons in the distance.
“Yes. There are too many.”
Surprisingly, his grandson Park Seongchan was by his side. Park Seongchan said he couldn’t leave his grandfather alone, so he entered the capsule despite the situation. At first, Park Muyeol was angry and asked why his grandson connected. However, it couldn’t be helped since it had already happened.
“Sigh. I really wish you hadn’t come in. If you die, how can I look at your father and mother in the Underworld?”
Park Muyeol gave a deep sigh like he had given up.
Park Seongchan slowly opened his mouth while looking at the approaching army, “Grandfather, you’re my family too. Mom and Dad died. Do I have to send Grandfather off like this as well? For me, you are my mother and father. Do you want me to be comfortable alone while you’re in this situation? I can’t do that.”
“Seongchan...”
Park Muyeol forcibly endured the emotions in his chest and suppressed them. There were some tears in his eyes, but he coughed deliberately in order to not show it. Seongchan smiled and turned his gaze to the woman wearing a red cloak.
“......”
Mido didn’t know about Park Seongchan’s gaze. She was ignoring her trembling heart and pretending to be okay. She had grasped the size of the demonic army through Arkstagram, but it was on a different level when seeing it directly. It was like a swarm of ants approaching the prey in an orderly manner.
‘Why are there so many?’
Mido had a frustrated expression and couldn’t hide his anxiety. Next to her was Lilith, the demon king of lust who was staring at Mido with bitter eyes. However, she didn’t show it on the outside. She couldn’t attack Mido because her soul was held hostage. She would die on the spot if she made things difficult. Next to Lilith was Demon King Asmodeus.
[...Lucifer is in the rear and can’t be seen.]
[It looks like Ashtar is coming over? Huhu. That ugly face is still the same.]
Asmodeus laughed like he agreed with Lilith’s words. In the midst of the hordes of demons approaching over the horizon, a person was riding on the back of a black leopard demonic beast. His identity was the demon king of greed, Ashtar. He was coming at great speed in the rising dust.
[Kuhahaha! Who dares to compete with me who is known as the Fighting God in the demon world?]
Ashtar stopped near the city walls in an instant and shouted into the air with his unique, huge body.
* * *
[Is there no one? You’re all cowards. Kuhahaha!]
Ashtar’s gaze turned to the walls where the constellations were. There, Aries and the other constellations were watching him.
[How about you guys?! I will cut off your heads myself!]
Ashtar’s head fell back as he laughed and several constellations, including Aries, turned red and trembled. They seemed eager to jump out instantly. Some of the humans were blushing and Ashtar sneered at them. He didn’t think that anyone would come out.
‘It is natural since Jupiter warned he would punish them. Still, they are just cowards. It would be unfortunate if they surrendered as easily as this. After this is over, I should go back to the demon world.’
Ashtar smacked his lips together with regret. He had run out to enjoy some entertainment after receiving permission from Lucifer, but the fun seemed to be gone. Ashtar once again shouted at them, [Is there really nobody? If you’re worried about Jupiter’s punishment then there is no need! He said that he won’t pay any attention to today’s battle!]
It was true.
Lee Geonmyeong, who occupied Jupiter’s body, said that he needed to prepare in advance to absorb Gaia’s power. He issued a decree to prevent anyone from coming near him. It would be very easy for him to force humans to surrender, but he had long given them the command to take care of it.
‘I don’t know what he is thinking, but in any case, it is a piece of cake to make humans surrender.’
At this moment—
“Then I will go out.”
[......!]
Somebody’s voice was heard.
* * *
[Kuhaha! Good! Come down quickly!]
“Can you wait five minutes before that?”
[Huhu. Okay. I can wait, but it shouldn’t be too long!]
“I promise."
The eyes of everyone on the wall gathered on Park Muyeol. Just now, Park Muyeol had told Ashtar that he would go out. They all looked surprised. The first one who was shocked was Park Seongchan, his grandson.
“Grandfather, why...?!”
“Shh. Don’t say anything else.”
“No, that isn’t it. This situation...!”
Just then, Mido ran over gasping for breath. “Grandfather Muyeol, he is a demon king! Do you really believe he will stick to a one on one fight? Besides, there is no evidence that Jupiter won’t send his punishment!”
Park Muyeol looked between Mido and Park Muyeol, and laughed. His rough hands touched the heads of both children. Park Muyeol stroked their heads and smiled at them. “Even if it isn’t me, someone would’ve had to step up. Maybe it would be you, Mido.”
“That...”
“I have lived longer than others. It isn’t right for young friends who haven’t even blossomed to be sacrificed. It is better for an old thing like me to come out first. It is natural for the water at the beginning of the Yangtze River to be swept away by the water at the back.”
Finally, Park Muyeol passed by the two people. Many people, including Michael and Zhen Sulong, were looking at him with anxious eyes. Park Muyeol asked them to look after Park Seongchan and Mido.
“Don’t worry. I will surely do so.”
“You have to survive.”
Park Muyeol looked at the two trusty young men and nodded. He once again turned his gaze to his grandson, Park Seongchan. Park Seongchan bit his lip and endured it.
“I’m going.”
“Please... be careful.”
“Yes. Watch your grandfather closely.”
Park Muyeol jumped straight down from the walls. He was quick and agile and soon landed on the ground. Endless shouts erupted behind his back. Then Park Muyeol slowly walked toward Ashtar. Ashtar’s huge body was overpowering the human Park Muyeol.
[You are an interesting human. Aren’t you scared of the punishment?]
“Bah, why should I be afraid of the punishment at this age? There isn’t much time left anyway. If this is my place of death then I will follow my destiny.”
[Hoo, you are already thinking about dying. Your determination is different. You could’ve avoided this. It is amazing. Indeed, you deserve to fight with me. Don’t run away because you were forced to come out to fight, okay?]
“Don’t worry about that. I’m not a person who just speaks with my mouth. I came out even though I could’ve avoided it. This is the path of destiny that I’ve been walking on.”
Ashtar laughed with his distinctive two heads. Both faces smiled and showed satisfaction. Park Muyeol watched him and suddenly grasped his wooden sword. His wooden sword swung forward strongly. A huge shockwave spread out between Ashtar and Park Muyeol.