Episode 291
Crumbling-
“Hehe! “Musher!”
“Tom, shh…” … .”
“Shhh… … .”
Tam, startled by the bright yellow lightning that struck right next to him, clings to Hyerin’s body like a cicada.
In response to Tam’s response, Hyerin smiled slightly, put her finger to her lips, and made a gesture to be quiet.
Tom, who was clinging to Hye-rin like a cicada, imitated her and giggled.
“Is it just getting started?”
Jinhyuk muttered as he looked at the spot where lightning had just struck, leaving behind Hyerin and Tam’s flirting.
Entrance to Lightning Canyon.
It meant a section where lightning strikes, which could pose a direct risk to climbers.
Of course, regardless of Tam’s reaction, neither Tam nor Hyerin could do anything about that level of lightning, let alone herself.
[The lightning god grumbles if he isn’t that weak.]
[The owner of Geumgangjeo agrees.]
[The owner of Mjolnir agrees.]
[With the agreement of three gods, the opinion on ‘The lightning in Lightning Canyon is strong’ was passed.]
The beings who created Lightning Canyon in this shape didn’t seem to want to admit it.
“You guys are having fun.”
Even though they claimed that they were strong, nothing changed.
It’s just self-consolation.
Kwa-Lung- Kwa-Lung!
“… … “Maybe not.”
Jinhyeok tilted his head as he thought that the speed at which the initial lightning strikes had accelerated as the opinions of the three gods were approved, but since the power itself did not change, there was no particular problem.
just-
-… … Oh my!
-Lightning has suddenly increased!
-Crazy, why is this happening all of a sudden?
-Lightning Canyon is crazy!
“They are intruders.”
Except that it was like a disaster for those who came to see Ken.
Of course, the disaster that befell them was like a blessing to Jinhyeok, and it must have been another disaster to them.
After thinking about that, Jinhyeok quickly walked towards the sound of screaming coming from afar.
“Grunge~ Lightning~ Lightning~ Flash~ Flash~”
The three new members disappeared like the wind, leaving behind the sound of Tom happily muttering his own song.
* * *
‘… … ‘Why has the damn environment changed so much?’
The Four Emperors and Nine Stars never ignore beings that could pose a danger to them.
At first, they try to solve it with money and manpower, but if it is truly dangerous, they react properly to the danger facing them to the extent of taking action themselves.
So much so that it could be said to be an overreaction.
And the climbers who were now cursing under their breath in Lightning Canyon were people who were at the next level of manpower after money.
Climbers like hyenas who will do anything for money.
They were a punitive force sent to eliminate dangerous elements hiding in Lightning Canyon in exchange for a jaw-dropping amount of money.
of course-
“The guys who came last time didn’t say this!”
“I don’t know either! “There was no report!”
Before them, many people had set foot in the Lightning Canyon, and there were numerous reports that they never returned outside the Lightning Canyon.
However, those who received a large amount of money as an advance, although they were professional, were united in fear of the client and swore.
A report from the advance team they received.
They said that there would be enough lightning there that it wouldn’t be a problem for them at the beginning.
However, when I visited the entrance to Lightning Canyon, the lightning struck so often that it wasn’t enough to kill me instantly.
Crumbling!
“… … “f*ck you!”
The man let out a harsh curse as he watched the fur on his arm burn from the lightning that struck right next to him.
I almost died.
No, he broke into a cold sweat because he almost died even if he didn’t die, but the problem for him was that that wasn’t the end.
Quack! Quack! Gurgling!
“Keeeeek!”
“I have to get out of here!”
“hey! You idiots! “If you just leave here, you’ll be searched anyway!”
Seeing the climbers of the punitive force fleeing out of the lightning canyon, screaming at the lightning bolts pouring down like crazy, the subjugation leader shouted loudly and stopped them.
Their clients are the Nine Stars and the Four Emperors.
Since they received a huge amount of money, they must produce results.
Why couldn’t the previous advance team return from Lightning Canyon?
They tried to achieve results because they did not achieve results, and that is why they died.
If you just go out anyway, you’ll die with the answer that you didn’t get your money’s worth.
Stand tall-
“… … Damn it!”
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“Damn it!”
“Damn it!”
The voice of the subjugation leader reached their ears precisely even in the canyon where lightning was swirling.
The climbers of the punitive force despaired at the fact that although they wanted to live, death awaited them if they continued like this, but they soon came to the side of the subjugating leader Juseomjuseom.
“Damn it, let’s take care of it quickly and get out.”
“This is such a crazy place!”
The subjugation leader smiled weakly and nodded in response to their words, which showed their determination to come to their senses and return alive.
“Wizards should use shields to prepare for unexpected lightning strikes, and tankers should use kite shields to prepare for enemy attacks. He’s a lightning-type wizard, so this place is like his front yard. He never lets down his guard. “He’s like a monster who has already devoured the advance forces ahead of us!”
The climbers were faithful to their respective roles as the punitive leader poured out orders like rapid fire.
Ji-e-ing-
Dozens of shields and defensive spells placed a little higher than where the head is located.
thud! Coo!
Huge kite shields driven into the ground by huge muscular warriors protect wizards, archers, etc. from unexpected surprise attacks.
Shields and defensive magic, and even a kite shield that is as good as magic.
The complexions of those who had been frightened by the almost perfect defense posture gradually returned.
Quack!
I was no longer afraid of bright yellow, powerful lightning falling from the sky.
This is because the shields and powerful defensive magic created by the magicians did not allow lightning, which was just a natural phenomenon, to penetrate.
Every time lightning shatters a shield, the shattered shield is regenerated in an instant.
When moving toward the center, which was assessed as the most dangerous at the beginning.
“Hmm, I was hoping it would self-destruct, but that might be a bit difficult.”
On a high cliff in Lightning Canyon, where lightning swirls, a man in a robe muttered as he took off the robe that covered his face.
As he took off his robe, long bright yellow hair that sparkled in the lightning was revealed.
Ken.
This is the one who hid in Lightning Canyon, and the one that the punitive force in Ken’s eyes is currently targeting.
He looked at the punitive force from atop a very dangerous cliff and prepared to attack.
“Well, I think ‘Astrape’ would be good again this time.”
[The God of Lightning is delighted, saying this is a natural statement.]
[The owner of Geumgangjeo is displeased.]
[The owner of Mjolnir is disappointed.]
A joint temple of three gods located in Lightning Canyon.
Ken, who made a provisional contract with the three gods there, was able to borrow their ‘power’.
It was impossible, but the fact that the three gods were interested in Ken and the special nature of Lightning Canyon’s common temple made the impossible possible.
And among the powers that went one step further than the characteristics, the one Ken chose was ‘Astrape’, the power of Zeus, the ‘god of lightning.’
Two other gods.
Indra’s ‘Vajra’ and ‘Mjolnir’ of ‘Master of Mjolnir’ Thor were clearly good powers.
Just looking at his power in his nickname was a great way to show the strength of the two powers, but-
“Aren’t they both for close range?”
[The owner of Geumgangjeo looks embarrassed.]
[The owner of Mjolnir is shocked.]
Adamantine is the power to summon a dagger-shaped melee weapon with lightning, and Mjolnir is the power to summon a hammer that hovers around the user.
Both are powerful at close range, but it was natural that their firepower was inferior to ‘Astrafe’, which requires a long charging time and standby in exchange for emitting powerful bomb-like power from a long distance.
“Astrape.”
[The God of Lightning cheers!]
Let’s go!
With the use of the power, bright yellow lightning materializes in Ken’s hand.
A long lightning bolt appears in Ken’s hand like a spear, and he frantically pumps mana into Astrape, who is pulsing wildly in his hand.
Astrape, which sucked up mana like a bottomless poison, was a power with poor fuel efficiency and high mana consumption, as well as enormous firepower.
Of course, the mana consumed was not a waste as it was definitely worth the price.
Recently, the amount of mana has increased rapidly, and Astrape has sucked up about a third of Ken’s mana, who was wearing a bunch of artifacts that reduce mana consumption made by an artisan-level blacksmith.
Quaduk-
Ken’s arm, which roughly grasps the Astrape, which emits a brighter yellow light than when it was first created, is pulled back as if in a javelin stance.
Knock knock knock-
Following Jinhyeok’s advice, Ken, who is a magician but does not neglect physical training, has strong muscles on his arms pulsating violently and giving out strength.
And the moment when that power and Astrape’s power combined and each reached the peak.
“… … good.”
With one word uttered under one’s breath.
Thump-!
A bolt of lightning, aptly described as divine punishment or heavenly punishment, was shot towards the punitive force that was just about to enter the center.
* * *
Coo coo coo coo coo-
“… … “Something is coming.”
The air vibrates, and the sky lets out an unusual cry.
When the wizards and tanks became nervous and broke into a cold sweat at the words of the subjugation leader who noticed that something strange was going on.
Kwa-ga-ga-ga-ga-ga-ga-gak!
Their eyes caught a bright yellow thunderbolt, like a spear, splitting and absorbing the numerous lightnings falling in the lightning canyon.
A single bolt of lightning that absorbs numerous lightning bolts and gradually expands in size.
The moment the complexions of those who saw it became pale.
“Stop it!”
The words of the subjugation leader, who screamed out orders, were meaningless-
Kwachaaaaang!
Dozens of shields were shattered in one blow, and fragments were scattered in the air.
Quad deud deuk!
Many defensive magics were crushed.
Fuuuuuuu!
The kite shield, which easily weighed dozens of kilos, tore like a piece of paper and burst open.
Kwaaaaang!
Dozens of shields, tons of defensive magic, and a thick kite shield.
Nothing could stop ‘Astrape’.
‘Astrafe’ broke through all defenses and reached the punitive force and swept them away.
“Kyaaaak!”
“Kwaaaaah!”
The burnt body vibrates, and the people covered in black fall down, spewing smoke from their mouths.
Of course, not everyone died.
“Wow… … .”
“priest! heel! “Give me heels!”
“Aaaah! Hot! It’s hot!!!”
Tankers or those who were slightly outside Astrape’s radius survived in a half-destructive state, but they faced even greater despair.
Astrape.
The name of the thunderbolt that brings destruction.
As its name suggests, the thunderbolt itself was powerful, but it had one more important ability.
“Rock on.”
Target setting.
The point where Astrape fell is set as the target, and all the lightning and lightning in the world falls there.
Gurgling!!!
Countless blinding lightning and thunderbolts fell like a shower and reduced the surviving punitive force to ashes.
“Is it too late?”
This happened when Jinhyeok reached the place where the punitive force was located. * * *
Quack!
“hmm?”
Jinhyeok, who was frowning at the sight of the climbers turning into ashes and scattering around, could see a bolt of lightning falling from the cliff in the distance and rushing towards him at the same time.
“Hmm, who is it?”
It must be an extremely powerful lightning magic.
At the same time, a line was drawn at the corner of Jinhyeok’s mouth at the sight of the opponent rushing towards close combat like a warrior reconciled with a single thunderbolt.
Fuwaaaaak!
Purple-black spiritual power burst out from behind Jinhyuk’s back, preparing for battle.
I don’t know who the opponent is, but if it’s someone running towards me, there’s no reason to avoid it.
With that thought in mind, the moment I waited for my opponent while swirling waves of spiritual power.
Quad deud deuk-
Lightning, who was running like crazy, soon changed into a human form and at the same time slid on the floor with his knees and reached in front of Jinhyeok.
It was a landing that wouldn’t have been strange even if my knees and leg bones were shattered, but-
“Gwimen! “Gwimyeon, meet Jinhyeok!”
thud!
The bright yellow-haired man came running, sliding on his knees on the bare floor, putting his head on the ground and raising his hands above his head.
“… … “Ken, things have gotten a lot weirder while we haven’t seen each other.”
Ken.
Ken, the lightning wizard whom Jinhyuk saw for the first time in over a year, was quite different from the one he knew.
They were able to solve the problem only after Jinhyuk, who was horrified to see Ken, who looked like a fanatic, reciting the miraculous things Jinhyuk had done, slapped Ken on the back of the neck.
