Chapter 16: Ersil (4)

Chapter 16: Ersil (4)

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"Body Against Heaven" defies all logic.

It nullifies any force activated by mana, magic, or swordsmanship, and any defensive techniques - everything that abides by the principles of mana.

The powers and laws in this world can't stand against Body Against Heaven.

However, Body Against Heaven isn't all-powerful.

Once someone reaches the state known as 'Ascendancy', they can't solve everything with Body Against Heaven's energy.

Individuals at the Ascendancy stage color the world with laws created from their own imagination.

Black Abyss is a force that pulls them towards death. It's created by focusing the energy of Body Against Heaven at one point, and then stirring it from within.

A dark, negative energy assembled in my hand, and the snake started to squirm. Ersil's mana circuit began to disconnect suddenly.

Kim Ara couldn't move for a bit. This was partly because she had just awakened her power and found the source difficult to control.

But that didn't matter.

Because it was all over.

I created a determination within me and then directed Body Against Heaven's energy into my legs.

With all my strength, I jumped.

The Shadow Serpent twisted its body, but my body had already made contact with the snake. My hand reached the snake.

A light sound echoed, but the power behind it was not light.

The Black Abyss, fortified with Body Against Heaven, tore through the Shadow Serpent and invaded its inside.

Body Against Heaven, once it starts to run rampant from within, overturns everything. As if it alone is the absolute truth, it doesn't allow any other mana.

That's why it's named Body Against Heaven.

The Shadow Serpent screamed. Both Kim Ara and Ersil assumed a battle stance.

But I just stood there. Because I knew this was the snake's final phase.Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

I was aware that the Shadow Serpent's reaction was a reflex that occurred just before it ran out of energy.

'How absurd.'

I stared at the snake.

It was a single blow.

Even though I had anticipated it, seeing it in action was a different feeling entirely.

-Kieeeek! Kieeek!

The Shadow Serpent writhed and let out a piercing shriek, vomiting black blood as it started to collapse.

It was an extraordinary move.

Thump!

The Shadow Serpent fell, causing dust to spread in every direction.

I looked at the serpent with an appreciative gaze.

Earlier, when I assessed its scales, the rating was D-.

Considering that, if I use the serpent's skin to craft armor, I should be able to reach a C grade.

Furthermore, the Shadow Serpent possesses a gallbladder.

I can't use that, but I can trade it for something more beneficial.

Above all, the main reward is separate.

[Main Quest Chapter. 1.5: Shadow Serpent Subjugation Completed!]

[You will be awarded 5,000P as a reward.]

[You've slain the Shadow Serpent with a single blow! An unbelievable achievement! Your reward is significantly increased!]

[An additional 2,000P will be awarded!]

[A 5,000P Special Writing Permit will be awarded!]

I gazed at the reward window with satisfied eyes. I'm quite pleased with the points. Recently, the amount of points I've been receiving has significantly decreased.

[15,500P]

?

I paused while checking the points. The amount of points I had received was much more than I expected. Where did all these come from?

I'll have to investigate this later.

I glanced at the Special Writing Permit. I'm also satisfied with this reward.

I went to where the core was and pierced the snake's skin with the Black Heavenly Demon Sword.

Each time I cut into the snake's corpse, black blood gushed out.

"Ugh."

Seeing the blood, Ersil made a disgusted noise. I recall she had an aversion to such things. I endured the stench of blood and extracted the core with my will.

'Phew.'

[This power was not meant to be used in this way.]

I dismissed the Heavenly Demon's comment. It's right to use it efficiently, depending on the wielder.

I wiped the blood off the core and placed it into a wooden box I had brought earlier.

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Raei Translations

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"This is unbelievable...."

Seo Woojoo stared at the Shadow Serpent's corpse in silence.

The snake, spewing black blood and laying lifeless, was a gruesome sight.

"How did you manage to kill it?"

"Kim Ara drew its attention from the front, Ersil restrained its movements, and I delivered the killing blow."

Seo Woojoo looked at Kim Ara and Ersil. They both nodded, the atmosphere devoid of tension.

'Hmm.'

Seo Woojoo eyed the Shadow Serpent. Its massive body and the chilling aura radiating from its lifeless blood.

Each aspect was exceptional.

If he had faced this beast himself, even in top form, he would have lost in half the battles.

'And they managed to kill such a beast.'

Even for him, or rather, even for a team of students who had brought fame to the Korea Hero Academy since its founding, this feat would have been almost impossible.

"So, how many points do you think we can earn?"

"It's obvious. You would get a perfect score."

The assistant teacher responded to Ersil's question.

"More importantly, this Shadow Serpent. It could soon be converted into a weapon. If you report this to the principal, you might receive a valuable reward."

"Is that true?"

"Yes."

If the assistant teacher, an expert in monster ecology, says so, it must be credible. But first, it would be best to hand the carcass over to the professor for a detailed examination.

Instructor Seo Woojoo conveyed this to the group led by Lee Seoha.

"Understood. By the way, are there any assistant teachers who need these scales?"

"Are you planning to sell them?"

"Yes, we do plan to sell them, but we are a bit tired. We wanted to ask if you could help us move them."

"...I see. I'll discuss it with the professor of monster ecology. There's a brilliant graduate student there who will ensure the corpse is preserved intact."

"Ah, in that case, we can give some scales to that person."

"...It wouldn't hurt to give some to the professor as well."

"..."

Lee Seoha gave Instructor Seo Woojoo a baffled look before responding.

"So, how many points will we receive for this exam?"

"The monster test is evaluated comprehensively."

Seo Woojoo stated after a moment of thought. What they had demonstrated was far beyond his initial expectations.

"Out of a perfect score of 10, you receive 30."

Seo Woojoo said, chuckling softly.

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