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Chapter 124 Time To Head Back... Fast!
Chapter 124 Time To Head Back... Fast!
I am Adu the Malevolent! I have killed countless souls, and several beings quake at the sound of my name! I can't die like this! No way!" His squeal was pathetic, and his tone lacked any form of power.
Once more, my blade cut through more of his flesh.
"Y-you! Just... just who do you think you are!!!"
After taking a deep breath and pouring all my strength into my muscles, I gave a fiendish smile.
"I am The Hero!"
Adu's eyes widened in disbelief, and his expression displayed a hidden fear at the mention of the word.
"W-wha—?"
Before he could say any more, I completely sliced through him, sending blood spurting out as my energy danced around me.
"Haaa... the work is done." I felt the tense energy in my body disperse.
Falling to the ground, I smiled while heaving a heavy sigh.
"I won."
Now looking at the devastated environment, and at the corpse of the Demon General, I felt a huge sense of achievement.
It wasn't easy.
It was definitely the most difficult fight I had ever undertaken since I came to this world.
Still, I won!
"But... now that it is over... how will I get back?"
All that surrounded me was a vast wilderness. The City Of Dulum was a hundred kilometers away.
Even at full speed, it would still take some time to get there.
"Ah, shit... what am I going to do now?"
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[Quest Successful]
[Rewards Will Be Given To You Now]
My eyes widened in both surprise and relief. I had completely forgotten about the System and my rewards.
"Haa... what is this feeling?" My body felt stronger, and I became chock full of energy.
[You Have Leveled Up ×30]
"A-ah...??"
My eyes bulged as I realized... just how powerful I had become in a single match.
"Fuck..." Tears nearly formed in my eyes as I trembled in delight.
[SYSTEM NOTICE]
[System Reward]
<1,000 Stat Points Have Been Given To You>
<10,000 Karmic Value Have Been Added To Your Account>
<Skill: Evil Warding Blade (Active) Has Been Granted>
<Skill: Miasma (Active) Has Been Granted>
<Skill: I Believe I can Fly (Active/Passive)
[End Of Information]
I looked at the rewards with surprise, especially the Skills.
There was no time to think.
"Activate Skill: Flight. Pour 500 Stat Points into Agility.. Additional 300 Points into Vitality."
My body was instantly overwhelmed with power, and I felt the burning sensation permeating my body.
"Haaa..." Rising to my feet, and then beyond the ground I felt myself lift up to the sky.
'Thankfully, my Golems have a connection to me, so I can trace their Magic signature...' I smiled to myself, feeling the breeze brush my face thanks to my elevated height.
'W-what?!" My eyes widened at the realization.
All my Golems were dead. Even though I could sense the general location or direction, it remained an undeniable fact that they had been destroyed.
I better hurry! Damnit!"
>WHOOOOOSSSSHHHH!!!<
In a flash, I abandoned the battle scene—but not until I took Adu into my Inventory. Demon Corpses could be useful.
"Wait for me, everyone... I'm coming!!!"
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[SYSTEM WINDOW]
Name: Samuel Peterson
Level: 105
Age: 17 Years
Gender: Male
Current Condition: Anxious. Afraid. Determined.
Status Infliction: Status Elevation
Title: Hero [See Additional Titles]
~[QUEST DETAILS]~
[FEATURES]
~ Stats~
~Skills[Unlocked]~
~Inventory [Unlocked]~
~Character List~
~Shop [Unlocked]~
~Arcana Value [Unrestricted]~
<You have not met the requirements to unlock some Features>
[More Features will be added subsequently]
[END OF INFORMATION]
[Stats]
Level: 105
Exp: 98.99%
Class: None (Please Select A Class)
Karmic Value: 45,200
[Basic Ability]
HP: 250/250
MP: 150/150
Strength: 130
Agility: 630
Vitality: 420
Intelligence: 150
<Stat Points: 280>
[Complete Quests and slay enemies to obtain Stat Points and EXP. Doing so will increase your Level and also grant you Stat Points]
[END OF INFORMATION]
[Skills]
<1> Five Seconds Rule
<2> Rune crafting
<3> Freedom Of Expression
<4> With Great Responsibility There Must Also Come Great Power
—Warrior's Skin (Byron)
—Blessing Of Recovery (Sarah)
—Blessing Of Power (Sarah)
—Mana Strengthening (Lucy)
—Marionette (Lilith)
—Evil Eye (Lilith)
<5> Insight
<6> Martial Arts
<7> Predator
<8> Draconic Transformation
<9> Domination
<10> Evil Warding Blade
<11> Miasma
<12> I Believe I Can Fly
[Titles]
<1> Hero
<2> Fraud
<3> Conqueror
<4> Goblin Hunter
<5> Dragon Hunter
<6> Fool
<7> Slave Master
<8> Demon Contractor
<9> The One Who Unifies
[End Of Information]
[Additional Rewards Based On Accomplishments... STILL PENDING]
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The trip lasted some minutes, during which I thoroughly planned what route I would take in order to save everyone.
The Golems being destroyed didn't mean all hope was lost. No, it was quite the opposite.
If the Golems were used as vanguards, it was evident that they would be the first ones to go. In that vein, it made sense that they were already destroyed. That didn't mean my allies had died.
Besides, the System didn't tell me I had failed my Quest. That meant everyone was safe!
Of course, there was the possibility that I simply finished off the Demon General before my allies were snuffed out, but I shoved that thought out of my mind.
I was certain they were holding the fort and expecting my return.
'That means I have to hurry!' With that thought in mind, I raised my speed and charged for Dulum.
However...
"N-no. No way...'
... Even from a distance, I could see the despairing sight that awaited me.
"No, I refuse to believe this." I watched the ascending smoke and devastated city.
'No, hold on...' I unconsciously found myself speeding beyond my limits.
Like a rocket, I charged at the center of the devastated city.
'There's no way this is Dulum, right? RIGHT??!'
Upon landing on the heap of ash and smoke, I was able to confirm for myself.
The buildings were devastated beyond repair, and the streets were littered with blood and death, but... I couldn't deny it.
"I-It really is..." My eyes widened as I took in the destruction and carnage.
"... Dulum."