Chapter 43: I’m the Sword God, Yu Il-Shin!

Chapter 43: I’m the Sword God, Yu Il-Shin!

Honestly, even though his target was the A-rank Hunter, Thunder Emperor, Sword Demon didn’t take that commission seriously. For a while now, he had prepared a strategy to deal with her, one that involved suppressing her main ability. Any high-ranking Hunter would be reduced into a sitting duck once that happened.

This was probably never made public, but Sword Demon had killed S-rank Hunters before. In addition to his demonic swordsmanship, he always came up with a surefire way to deal with his targets. Hence, despite being an A-rank Hunter, Sword Demon was considered world-class in the assassination circle.

Until one day, out of nowhere, a man appeared and blocked his attacks with a mere kitchen knife.

“Keke, I want to kill...”

Shiver!

Yu Il-Shin’s maniacal laughter made Sword Demon retreat instantly, as if he was catching fire. His fingertips trembled slightly.

Did I just feel fear?

Yu Il-Shin might be holding a kitchen knife, but the aura emanating from it was just something else, and it made his entire body tingle.

Is he a master?! Who is this man?!

“Mister, run away!”

Recognizing the lunatic as Yu Il-Shin, Thunder Emperor screamed tearfully. Although she was overjoyed to see him come to her aid, Yu Il-Shin was only equipped with a kitchen knife! How could he possibly hope to win against the terrifying Sword Demon?! He was just courting death at this point!

He’s her mentor? Sword Demon’s eyebrows twitched. Then, he finally understood the situation.

“So, you’re her mentor?”

If the lunatic before him was indeed Thunder Emperor’s mentor, then he must’ve been an S-rank Hunter. But then, how did Sword Demon never catch wind of his existence in South Korea? Still, he had a hunch. Rumor had it that there was a secret group called Unknown, consisting of unofficial S-rank Hunters, known only to the government or the Hunter Association.

Did I get caught?

After all, the man arrived at the scene too quickly. Did others set him up? As a lone wolf and a freelancer, Sword Demon was the target of many organizations. And yet, Sword Demon felt elated.

“This is for the best.”

Rather than going against Hunters with special abilities like Thunder Emperor, he preferred Reinforce-type Hunters. He enjoyed fighting against those whose bodies went through the extremes. They were the best opponents to hone his sword skills.

Yu Il-Shin’s entire body was covered in reddish muscles, a testament to the fact that it had been honed to its ultimate state.

“Khehe! I can’t ask for a better opponent!” Sword Demon bared his wolfish white teeth. He had just gotten the perfect opportunity to raise his cultivation level that day!

“I’ll show you what I got, Thunder Emperor’s Mentor!”

Slam!

Sword Demon crouched, then stomped the ground hard, charging toward Yu Il-Shin.

“Boulder-Splitter Slash!”

As its name suggested, that sword skill could slice boulders like tofu. Using that skill, he performed a diagonal slash at Yu Il-Shin!

Claaang!

Sword Demon widened his eyes in shock.

“How?”

Even though he had used a skill, Yu Il-Shin effortlessly blocked it with his kitchen knife.

“Impossible!”

Bewildered and terrified, Sword Demon swung his sword wildly like a typhoon!

Clank! Baaam!

Even though his speed was imperceptible to the average person, he couldn’t even land a single strike on Yu Il-Shin! Moreover, his A-grade sword couldn’t even chip Yu Il-Shin’s kitchen knife! Realizing that, Sword Demon trembled in fear.

Then, the eyes of the two men collided. Yu Il-Shin stared at him in contempt, akin to cats playing with their prey. His eyes seemed to say: Is that all? There has to be more, right? Humor me, cretin.

Instantly, Sword Demon’s fear vanished, swallowed by his rage.

“Don’t look down on me!”

So what if he was Thunder Emperor’s mentor? So what if he was an unofficial S-rank Hunter? Sword Demon wouldn’t allow anyone to look at him that way! Retreating, Sword Demon took out a bottle of potion. Unlike ordinary potions, the liquid was as black as sewage water.

Wriggle wriggle!

The viscous liquid began to move, pressing against the walls of the bottle, as if it were a living thing.

Crack!

Glug glug!

Without caring in the slightest, Sword Demon cracked the lid with his teeth and downed it in one go!

In truth, that potion was also the reason why he had accepted this commission. It was none other than the God's Elixir, which was only available in the black market.

Tsss!

Black aura ferociously rose from his body like evaporating steam, and a dark skull tattoo appeared on his cheek.

Yu Il-Shin appraised Sword Demon once again.

[Yu Il-Shin’s favorite sword, Sword God, can now be evolved.]

A burp-like sound came from my kitchen knife, and a languid voice echoed in my mind.

-I'm full... Going to sleep...

“Huh?!”

As soon as the madness and desire to cut everything dissipated, I reverted to my ordinary citizen Yu Il-Shin self.

Sss—

At the same time, the Skill Sharing duration of Il-Ho’s Strong Body had ended. Thus, my body returned to its normal, feeble state.

Feeling high alert, I tapped the slumbering knife in my hand. “Hey, hey! Wake up! How can you sleep now?!”

Yet, it didn’t react, as if it were an ordinary kitchen knife.

Although Sword Demon was still prostrating himself at my feet, there was no saying he wouldn’t have a change of heart and attack us again.

“You shitty knife! Wake up!” I yelled.

Sword Demon visibly trembled and murmured, “You even have conversations with your sword. That’s true mastery of cultivation right there.”

Huh? What was he blabbering about?

“Ah, as expected of you, Mister. The best...”

Plop!

Sung Mi-Ri had witnessed the entire fight between me and Sword Demon. Overcome with relief, she fell to the ground.

“Ms. Sung Mi-Ri!”

I hurried over, supporting her. She leaned against me, her face pale. Blood was still gushing out from her back injury like a broken faucet.

“Haa, haa!”

Damn it, we got to stop the bleeding first!

“Please excuse me, Sword God.” Sword Demon appeared beside me, speaking in a depressed tone.

Gasp, you scared me!

Just as I was worried that he might attack us right then, Sword Demon fished something out of his pocket. A glass bottle filled with golden liquid. He proceeded to pour it over Sung Mi-Ri’s wound.

My eyes appraised the bottle of liquid.

Ding!

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[High Potion]

The highest-grade potion that Sword Demon carries with him as an extra life.

Special note: Can save anyone as long as they aren't dead.

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Then, something amazing happened. As if sewn together, Sung Mi-Ri’s wound closed up without leaving a single scar. After that, he poured the remaining liquid into her mouth.

Soon, color returned to Sung Mi-Ri’s face. Wow, I had heard that High Potions were extremely OP, but I didn’t expect them to be at this level.

Then, Sword Demon met my astonished gaze. He immediately smashed his head against the ground once more.

“I apologize for crossing the line! To lay a hand on your disciple, I deserve death! But, if you show me mercy, I’ll follow you for the rest of my life! I’ll be your loyal dog!”

Follow me for the rest of his life? What nonsense is he talking about?

“Please! Please allow me one more chance to witness that glorious and majestic sword qi that you used on me earlier! I’m willing to offer my life to you!”

Just then, God-Maker rang.

Ding!

[Congratulations. You have succeeded in nurturing fanatical faith by showcasing the overwhelming majesty and terror of gods.]

[Sword Demon has become the second follower of the Earth branch.]

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[Sword Demon]

Classification: Fanatic

Special note: Try asking him to die as a test. He might happily oblige.

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...Eh? He's a fanatic?