Chapter 135: Star, The First Mission (10)

Chapter 135: Star, The First Mission (10)

What the—!” Joachim Wolff shouted.

As soon as he entered the ‘Blue Jewel Island’, he saw vines constantly moving like a tsunami and tree roots turning the ground upside down. However, the most surprising part was the tree itself.

“All of these are part of a monster...!” Joachim’s jaw dropped.

[The Boss Monster ‘Parasitic Divine Tree’ Lv. ?? (Growing. Measurement error.)]

When he saw the title of the boss monster ‘Parasitic Divine Tree’, a shiver ran down his spine. What made things worse was that the Parasitic Divine Tree was still growing, as evidenced by the word ‘growing’ in the system message. The island was already covered with the tree’s branches and roots, and the ocean was quickly drying up and had started showing its bottom. Joachim didn’t even want to think about what would happen if the creature responsible were to go through the Gate and reach Earth. He was sure something terrible was going to happen.

‘How am I supposed to kill such a monster?’ Joachim felt lost.

Cha Ye-Eun, Jin Seok-Tae, and Ernst Mach were in the same state. Although they had dealt with a Parasitic Tree before, they had never encountered this type.

While they quickly thought of a way to fight...

Boom!

An earsplitting explosion abruptly echoed throughout the sky. Wondering if any other monsters had shown up, Seok-Tae flinched in shock and turned to the origin of the sound. “Wh-what?”

Ye-Eun, who was already observing the sky, opened her eyes wide. “T-that’s...?”

Two gigantic explosions had set off near the Parasitic Divine Tree, which was as tall as the sky, as flames spread on its surface like wildfire. At the same time, a message popped up.

Ding!

[The Player ‘Lee Chang-Sun’ is dominating!]

‘This man again...!’ Ye-Eun shook her head.

Although no longer surprised to see his name anymore, she wondered how Chang-Sun was going to kill the monster. Regardless, she thought she should help him somehow. They all had to stop a Dungeon Break from happening.

However, Joachim and Ye-Eun changed plans when they detected a group of presence running in their direction. They were definitely not monsters since their footsteps sounded urgent, meaning one thing.

‘Survivors!’ Joachim and Ye-Eun reached the same conclusion, so they simultaneously moved after exchanging glances.

[The Player ‘Joachim Wolff’ has activated the Skill ‘Werewolf Transformation’!]

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Joachim sprang forward and started to transform. A pool of blue light, which lived up to his nickname ‘Blue Wolf,’ surrounded him.

Crack, crack―!

Sounds of his muscles being torn and his bones being greatly distorted filled the air. Soon after, a three-meter-long wolf jumped out from the pool of blue light, and Joachim used the highest level of Beastification skill—Divine Beastification.

Roar!

Ye-Eun hastily got on Joachim’s back and cast magic spells she had memorized in advance. Magic circles were drawn all over the air, giving the two multiple buffs.

[The Celestial ‘Twilight-Piercing Owl’ is blessing you!]

[The Celestial ‘War-Loving FIghting Deity’ is blessing you!]

...

『I have received them before, but the Saintess’ buffs are incomparably stronger than most chief priests. However, I can receive such buffs from not only my goddess but from all the deities of the <Olympus>... Ha! Hahaha!』

Joachim laughed, amazed by Ye-Eun. Most of the Illuminati members’ life-long dream was to receive Minerva’s blessing, yet Ye-Eun did not only receive her blessing but also the blessings of other deities that were just as supreme as Minerva.

Minvera’s bravery, Mars’ fighting spirit, Bacchus’ madness, Bulchanus’ fire... After he received everything, Joachim felt as if nothing was impossible in this world. Meanwhile, Ye-Eun opened her [Magical Eye] wide and located the survivors without answering Joachim’s joke, seemingly unable to afford to do so right now.

“Northwest, 32 degrees!” Ye-Eun found the survivors.

『Then... they have to be in this direction!』

Jocachim’s blue eyes shone. He swiftly reached his maximum speed as he darted forward.

『Be careful. I won’t give you a ride again if you fall down.』

“I better hold on tight, then.” Ye-Eun faintly smiled.

Bam―!

As soon as she finished her reply, the two people—no, the human and the divine creature sprang forward.

* * *

Chang-Sun didn’t exactly know what had happened between the ‘Gemini’—Castor and Pollux—and Kali since it transpired after Chang-Sun had lost in the <Myth War> and gone through the <Divine Trial>. However, Thon the Birdfolk man and the Elfin Root’s interaction helped him figure things out to a certain degree.

Finally noticing the powerful mana wave around Chang-Sun, the Birdfolk man stopped before he could deliver the final blow to the Elfin Root. He then turned his head, finding the claws of a ferocious beast flying toward him.

That was the last thing he saw in this land.

Slash!

With the [Black Mountain King’s Claws], Chang-Sun ripped the Birdfolk man to shreds with a single strike, leaving only his feathers behind in this world. They feebly dropped to the ground.

[‘Thon,’ the Chief Priest of the Celestial ‘Gemini,’ has died!]

At the same time, the [Black Mountain King’s Claw] cut the Elfin Root in half.

[Killed the Boss Monster ‘Parasitic Divine Tree’!]

Chang-Sun still wasn’t done using the [Black Mountain King’s Claws], however. He let the claws fly and collide with the sky, causing the entire barrier around the Dungeon to shake.

Rumble...!

[Accomplished a grand achievement!]

[Acquired the Divinity of the Celestial ‘Gemini.’]

[Acquired the Divinity of an unidentified deceased Celestial.]

...

[Acquired a significant amount of experience points.]

[Acquired a significant amount of Merits.]

...

[Selecting rewards. Please wait for a moment.]

[Additional rewards will be given based on the contribution in completing the Dungeon Quest.]

...

[The <Management Bureau> will conduct an investigation about the current incident...]

[Many deities are shocked...]

[Many stars are laughing....]

...

[Level up!]

[The Celestial ‘Geminus’ frowns as he springs up from his seat in disbelief!]

[The Celestial ‘Calamity Tiger’ bursts into laughter, saying you did something absurd again!]

[The Celestial ‘A Good Season to Hunt’ gasps while watching the brilliant explosion...]

[The Celestial ‘World-Encircling Serpent’ chuckles, dumbfounded...]

[The Celestial ‘Twilight-Piercing Owl’ worries about you, who have become exhausted...]

...

[The Dungeon Quest has been completed!]

While seeing numerous messages pop up before him, Chang-Sun began to helplessly fall down to the ground. With all of his energy depleted, he couldn’t even maintain the Jigwi’s wings anymore.

『...Phew! I almost got killed there. Don’t ever ask me to do such a thing! I collected the [Mana Core]...』

While he was losing consciousness, he faintly smiled, listening to Jin’s grumbling.

[The Dungeon is closing.]

[Everyone, please brace for impact.]

[10.]

[9.]

“... A man falling down from the sky after he lost his wings. Hmm, I don’t usually do this, but...”

Chang-Sun vaguely heard a woman’s voice.