Chapter 307: Reunion (3)

Chapter 307: Reunion (3)

I relayed Bae Hu-ryeongs words.

Sorry,

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For being late.

The elders breathing slowed down.

It might have even stopped for a moment.

Ha.

I couldnt see her expression. The brim of her conical hat was wide. The shadow was deep. Because her bangs covered her eyes, I couldnt see the elders pupils.

All I could hear was her scoffing, grinding her teeth in derision.

Ha.

Like raw flesh being ground on a millstone.

On top of the elders teeth, her life was being finely ground. It left behind only traces of scorn, scattering around.

Even if you say sorry now,

[Quest Progress.]

Its too late to,

[The Incarnation of Love and Lust nods.]

make such a lame excuse.

[The Incarnation of Love and Lust acknowledges your progress.]

You wouldnt dare say its my fault, right? Even if I have lived over a thousand years, its been one hundred fifty years. One hundred and fifty years. Thats unreasonably long for a human. Who would imagine staying on one stage for one hundred fifty years?

[Quest Progresses.]

Its long. Idiot.

[The Incarnation of Love and Lust declares quest completion.]

Its just, too long.

[Quest Clear.]

[The quest you temporarily participated in is now concluded.]

[All followers of The Incarnation of Love and Lust are granted the right to ascend to the next stage.]

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Before I knew it, the elder was gripping my collar with both hands. As a godslayer, a witch who nailed six constellations, and the master of all spiders, she had five fingers.

This child. Youre, the successor of the Sword Emperor.

-Yes.

It wouldnt be just anyone who becomes a successor. Your faction prides itself on tradition and legend, saying its a one-person succession, not that Im curious, but you always bragged about it.

-Of course.

If this child fails, even you wont be able to climb the 100th floor.

-Unfortunately, thats more likely.

Over the elders shoulder, Bae Hu-ryeong silently crossed his arms.

The two of them stood on my shaky words, talking to each other.

If you made him your disciple just because he can use a bit of aura, Ill kill him.

-Its surprisingly your freedom to kill whomever you want.

Draw your sword.

Thud.

The elder released my collar.

One step, two steps, she backed away.

Finally, as her bangs fluttered, I could see her expression.

Its not God who decides who has the right to climb to the 51st floor. Tell those so-called constellations bastards to get lost. Quests? Damn it. Go eat shit.

The elder was looking straight at me.

Pointing her staff my way.

Ill test you. Heir of the Sword Emperor.

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If youre so weak that you cant even climb the ninety-ninth floor, then be despair here. You must have become a god after passing the 40th floor. You acted like a god to those ignorant races and enjoyed all kinds of luxury. Then, at least kneel before me and show that youre nothing but a mere human.

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Confess to your race that youve been lying all along. Even if you dont have the strength to climb the hundred floors, at least youre in a position to free your race from the oppression of nonsense. I will question your qualifications.

I glanced at Bae Hu-ryeong.

Bae Hu-ryeong showed no reaction.

Is that so.

I dont think the Constellations are gods.

Theyre just beings who can do a little more than others. Calling them dragons wouldnt change anything. Grey Spider. Whether its the hunters who persecuted you in the past, or you who now rule the hunters, its all the same to me.

I unfastened my sword sheath from my belt.

But thats just what I think.

And then I let it go.

[The Goddess of Protection remains silent.]

Thump.

The holy sword made a sound as it hit the ground.

Early on, after leading Constellation Killer to another world and being torn apart, the Goddess of Protection, Shiny, who regained her peak strength through my hands as she was gathered back into one, silently accepted her fall.

I enjoy fighting according to the opponents way of thinking.

I took my stance.

There was no sword.

Like the Grey Spider, I only had five fingers.

That way, I can shatter them completely.

I clenched my right fist.

Come at me.

I will crush you without borrowing any of the Constellations powers.

With my left hand, I beckoned, come here.

A cheap taunt.

Really.

Seeing this, the elder, who had only let out scoffing laughter as if being torn apart, finally burst into hollow laughter.

She laughed and took off her hat.

I dont know about other things, but its clear that the Sword Emperor chose you as his successor based on your character.

Thud.

The Sword Emperor hates you!

-What?

Bae Hu-ryeong, who had been quietly watching, was startled. Regardless. I laughed heartily and threw my punches with all my might.

He really hates you, so he ran away to the 99th floor!

-What the hell is this guy saying!

He was fed up with being stalked by you!

-No! Hey! When did I ever?!

He said he felt peaceful not seeing you for 150 years!

The beauty of provocation is that, even if its baseless agitation and fabrication, it infuriates the listener.

Normally, one would just ignore it. But in a situation far from normal, say, when exchanging punches, and especially when ones nose bone is shattered, the instep is crushed, and the shin is split, things change.

This bastard, really a fucker, huh?

The elders face was on the verge of passing out from anger.

Hey, hey! Youre putting too much power into your punches! Youll tire out before me! Have you forgotten about conserving energy?

What the hell is with that stupid way of speaking!

Apologize to Venomous Snake! Hes done nothing wrong! Dont you feel sorry for him? You cold-blooded! Unbelievable!

Ah, shit. Ah. Where did this lunatic come from.

Good.

The opponents breathing was disturbed.

At that moment, thud! I struck the elders side hard.

Damn.

The elders face soured.

I wont use the power of the Constellations!

I burst out laughing.

But I didnt say I wouldnt use my tongue!

What is this damned street rat,

This is human power! Human power! Arent I showing you a fight full of humanism just as you wanted? Is there a problem with that!

Fuck, really, damn, ah,

Okay. An opening.

I struck again.

!!

Grey Spider! You are strong!

Seizing the moment her breathing faltered, I struck more where I had hit, pounding my fists even harder into those spots. The rhythm had completely shifted to me. Blood rushed to my head and endorphins flowed.

Im just a bit stronger! Hahaha!

Ugh.

Because! In front of the Sword Emperor! You cant afford to fall apart in front of the Sword Emperor, whom youve reunited with after 150 years! Youll want to show a splendid figure, saying youre better and superior to him! But I dont have such concerns! Its impossible for me!

Taunt.

I put strength in my back leg and pushed off the ground.

Ive already shown all kinds of foolishness in front of the Sword Emperor!

And then I threw an uppercut.

With all my strength.

With all my might.

What difference does it make if I add one more embarrassing history here!!

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Time seemed to stop.

The elders movement, which had been just a reflex response to pain, staggered and twisted.

With her jaw struck by my punch, the elder glared at me in that same position.

What kind of

I dare say she wore the most aggrieved expression in the universe.

This kind of, Sword Emperor-like bastard

Thud.

Finally staggering, the elder collapsed onto the ground where she had spread the spider webs with her own feet. She had fainted. Even in unconsciousness, the elder did not close her eyes. She glared at me with her eyes wide open.

As if to say, the beautiful duel she had imagined was never meant to be like this.

Phew.

However, standing on the world with two feet is more admirable than glaring at it with two eyes.

I stood tall and let out a laugh, ha-ha, ugh-haha.

I won!

And then I roared.

Loud enough to echo throughout the entire city.

I! I won!

-.

The one who annihilated five races! The forsaken master of grey! The godslayer! The greatest pillar! I, the Death King, have defeated the master of all spiders!

There was no response.

The Constellations were chased away by the Grey Spider. The regular followers and other spiders, busy fiercely battling around the spire, had no time to pay attention here. People had long evacuated, fearing they might get caught up in our fight.

Only Bae Hu-ryeong was watching this way, with an indescribable expression on his face.

Look at this! Did you see!

-.

Its my victory! The ties you had, the regrets you held, the one you thought you left behind! I! With these hands! With these two fists, I have won! So, how about that!

-.

Im something to be proud of, right!?

Proud enough to go crazy, right!?

Why is that?

-Yeah.

Bae Hu-ryeong looked incredibly embarrassed.

-Kim Gong-ja, youre driving me a bit crazy.

Of course.

The final victor is me

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