Chapter 962

Chapter 962

Before Arumbe launched tens of thousands of fireballs, Minhyuk had a bitter conversation with Alexander. He said, “How long can you hold on?”

“Two minutes at the very least and three minutes at most,” Alexander replied.

Alexander had shown Minhyuk the excellent skill Weapon Corps during their competition in the Infinite Battlefield. That was why Minhyuk knew he could hold on for a few minutes even if he left the entrance to the fortress. On top of that, Alexander intended to use all of his powers to deal with the fragments once Minhyuk left.

Minhyuk said, “I’m sorry, Alexander.”

“It’s fine.” Alexander shook his head.

He knew why Minhyuk was apologizing. It was because the man was pushing him out so that he could protect Brod. But that was not all. His “I’m sorry.” had an entirely different meaning. But that was fine. Arumbe was someone that they had to kill right here and now.

“I’ll do my best.”

They needed to stop Arumbe, but they also could not forget to stop the shards from reaching Helenia’s arms. Minhyuk analyzed the current situation with a clear and rational mind. He and Alexander were already very exhausted. It would not be strange for them to be forced to logout at any given moment. The Swords of the Gods were also in chaos, not to mention Brod, who was still lying on the ground. And the same was true for Nerva.

‘I don’t know why they’re helping us.’

But even if they killed Arumbe, Minhyuk knew they would still be in danger. That was why Minhyuk planned to detonate the bomb that Bichor had installed inside the fortress.

“Then, I’m leaving him to you,” Minhyuk said. He was referring to Brod. What Minhyuk wanted Alexander to do was to protect Brod if ever he was in a place where the aftermath of the bomb’s explosion could reach him.

Of course, Minhyuk would not miss this opportunity. He took the Single Target EXP Increase Potion. No one had reached Level 650 yet. A rough estimate said it would take at least half a year for someone to reach that level. Not only would he be the first to reach it, but he was also in a situation where he could obtain the Food God’s new power if he could complete his plans.

However, the truth was that Minhyuk, who was running toward Arumbe with his Absolute Defense, was afraid.

‘If we can’t stop them, then...’

The future waiting for the players was where Helenia destroyed Athenae.

‘If we can stop them, then...’

The players would grow rapidly to kill Helenia, who failed to descend with her full powers.

Stab–

The Sword of Frenzy stabbed Arumbe’s heart. And because he could accurately and successfully hit a vital point, the effects of the skill were triggered. Twelve additional attacks with 500% more damage that has an 80% chance of ignoring an enemy’s defense ran rampant in Arumbe’s body.

Slash, slash, slash, slash, slash–!

“Keuaaaaaaaack!” Arumbe screamed. The gruesome sound resonated all over the world.

One.

The tens of thousands of Fire Balls slowly disappeared from the air. Seeing this, Arumbe grew furious. He was angry that a human, which he assumed he need not be wary of, successfully landed an attack on him.

“Bastard!” Arumbe shouted as he tried to attack Minhyuk with his magic, just as he was about to pull out his sword.

But Minhyuk moved a step faster. Right now, Minhyuk had the power of Transcendence coursing through his veins. At this very moment, neither Brod nor Nerva was his match. Perhaps he even possessed the power to cut down Helenia.

Swoosh–!

Minhyuk flew past Arumbe. And the skill that he used? The Sword of Carnage. With the power of Transcendence amplifying its effects, this skill, which could cut the enemy dozens of times in just a split second, exerted a greater power.

Slash, slash, slash, slash, slash–!

Screams were ripped out of Arumbe’s mouth as the countless sword lights attacked him non-stop.

“Keuaaaaaaaaack!”

As the attacks landed on Arumbe’s body, a very unusual force allowed him to automatically send a magical attack toward his enemy, which came at Minhyuk.

Rumble–!

A powerful lightning bolt fell from the sky and devoured Minhyuk.

Bang–!

Although the attack created a massive explosion, it did not inflict any damage on Minhyuk. When Arumbe, the genius mage, and swordsman, saw this, he could not help but be dumbfounded.

‘What the hell is this bastard?!’

Arumbe had only heard about this human as a god who loved to eat. He was the emperor who went against the Luvien Empire, and the Battle God favored him. To him, it was just that. He believed that this human was nothing compared to him, who would trample and put the gods under his feet, and Helenia, who would destroy everything that she would hold in her palms. That was why he did not even pay attention to him.

Slash–!

Minhyuk slashed the staggering Arumbe.

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As he walked forward to finish the twitching Arumbe, he was greeted with a notification.

[Helenia protects her disciple, Arumbe!]

Swoosh–!

“Ugh!”

A Diss shot out from within the fortress and pierced through Minhyuk’s chest. Minhyuk groaned louder when his HP fell below 20% with just that one attack. The damage was ridiculous to the point that it overshadowed the armor effect of the Transcendental’s Armor.

[Helenia has cast Dispel!]

Shwaaaaaaa–!

Minhyuk’s face grew even uglier when he saw Ali’s barrier disappear without a trace. He gritted his teeth as he pulled out a switch from his inventory.

“Minhyuk!” Alexander shouted. His entire body was covered in blood as he ran inside the fortress.

Minhyuk grabbed Arumbe by the collar and started to run toward the fortress. He was no hero. All he wanted was to protect those who were precious to him. He wanted to protect the world of Athenae, the world that gave new hope to someone like him who was dying from his eating addiction. The very same world that shone a bright light on his world, which was filled with gloom and darkness.

“Uwooooooh!” Minhyuk shouted. He turned to look at Brod as he continued to run to the fortress.

If all their plans worked out, then he would also be able to save Brod. However, not everything would go as planned. Such was a human’s life.

“Ke– Kekekekeke!” Arumbe cackled despite being held by the collar. Then, without missing a gap, he triggered an Explosion. He risked it even though he would receive damage, too.

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang–!

Minhyuk, swept away by the explosion, was sent flying far away. As for the switch in his hands? It was also sent flying in another direction. Then, Arumbe targeted Alexander, who was running toward Brod. Alexander was also on the verge of being forced to log out.

Ping–!

A Diss shot out and pierced through Alexander’s chest in just a split second.

“Urk!” Alexander groaned. His pupils were shaking as he looked toward Minhyuk. Not long after, he turned gray and disappeared from everyone’s sight. At the same time, the remaining 2,000 shards began to pour inside the fortress like a river flowing from a collapsed dam. They all rushed toward Helenia.

Minhyuk, still lying on the floor, looked for the switch. The switch fell near the fallen Brod. Brod, gasping for breath, used the last bit of his strength to reach for the switch.

“Brod! This is an order! Do not touch that switch!”

If the bomb exploded immediately, even Brod would not be spared. And Minhyuk? He would be able to survive. After all, he could use Let’s Have a Meal’s barrier and get away with it. But it was different for Brod. Brod was one of Minhyuk’s most beloved and precious vassals. The man was a complete fool when it came to Minhyuk. And if he pushed that switch, he would die.

Brod’s hands were almost at the switch.

Arumbe, who had fallen on the ground, laughed maniacally when he saw his shards almost reaching Helenia’s transparent wall.

“Ke– Kekekekekekkeke! Keuhahahahahahaha!”

But then, someone appeared and kicked Minhyuk away.

“Kghhk!” Minhyuk groaned. The kick sent him flying out of the fortress.

As for the one who kicked him? Well, he also did not know why he did that. Why did he protect the emperor of the Beyond the Heavens Empire?

‘Maybe it’s because he’s the one that he wants to protect.’

The man was bleeding all over his body. However, it was much worse with his missing left arm. His wound had reopened, and blood flowed non-stop from what was left of his left arm. However, he continued to move forward and arrived one step faster than Brod to the switch.

He knelt and stared at Brod for quite some time. Brod looked at the man before him with confusion and doubt. But without any expression on his face, Nerva grabbed Brod by the collar and threw him out of the fortress.

“Ugh!”

Nerva quickly picked up the switch that fell on the ground. Then, he turned to look at Brod, who was still staring at him from outside the fortress. Honestly, he did not even know why he was doing this.

Vwoooooooooong–!

A powerful force soared from Nerva’s body and destroyed the entrance to the fortress.

Rumble–!

As the rubble fell and slowly closed off the entrance, Nerva saw Brod’s expression. Nerva could sense the question, ‘Why are you doing this?’ in Brod’s expression aside from the confusion.

At that moment, Nerva recalled the words of his most precious, hardworking, and beloved vassal, Rālszd.

–I hope you can smile brightly.

Nerva stared at Brod until the rubble blocked the entrance, and his figure disappeared. However, a bright smile was plastered on Nerva’s face, a smile that had now been completely hidden from everyone else’s view.