Episode 223
223. All ready
When Ryumin saw the archangels who had come to kill him, he couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.
‘The archangels appear before I even cast the devil’s blessing.’
Before catching an angel, you must apply the devil’s blessing to receive huge rewards proportional to your stats.
However, ironically, the Devil’s Blessing is a buff that can only be applied by killing 100 angels.
‘The only number currently counted is Sariel, whom we caught last time.’
You must catch 99 more angels to use the blessing.
‘If you don’t have a blessing, even if you catch an archangel, you won’t get as much reward as an ant’s fingernail.’
A situation where an angel to be used as a sacrifice is needed before killing the archangel.
‘What should I do?’
After a short period of thought, the answer I came up with was surprisingly simple.
All you have to do is make the Archangels bring in reinforcements.
Adjusting so that the skills feel equal.
‘If you press on so overwhelmingly, you won’t even think about calling in reinforcements. Or, conversely, you can call another archangel.’
If another archangel comes, it will be difficult.
What Ryumin needed was sacrifices to build up his stack.
‘You need to match your skills to the same level as possible. So that we can win if we have just a little more troops.’
It was important to make them feel like they could win if they did well.
As if shaking bait to attract fish.
‘I need to do some facial expression acting. ‘I purposely do things that can be avoided.’
Even though I knew that the explosive dagger would explode if I touched it, I pretended not to touch it.
The Prison of Light, which could have been destroyed in one go, was hit multiple times and acted as if it was trapped.
‘Luckily I was fooled. ‘If the two of you work together, you’ll think you can win.’
If that were the case, they wouldn’t support troops.
I needed to show that I had temporarily become stronger, and the means I used to do that was the Four Gods.
‘At first, they seem to be pushed back, but then they put on the Death God Flower and overwhelm them as if to show off. And then when the death of the Four Gods is over? ‘He pretends to be embarrassed and gets rid of it right away.’
This would give the angels time to reinforce their troops and provide an excuse to escape.
‘Unless you’re a fool, even angels will understand. Because after his appearance turned black, he became stronger.’
It would be a shame for the angels.
I lost sight of an opponent with a chance of victory right in front of me.
‘Because the wings are broken, they won’t be able to chase after you and will probably call for reinforcements. However, you can’t call an archangel. It seems like their honor is at stake in this mission.’
Moreover, they are also guys with strong pride.
If possible, they will try to handle it on their own without borrowing the power of the Archangel.
There was a high possibility that he would call in battle angels that could be used as much as he wanted.
‘I want to call as many battle angels as possible… … No, just 99 people.’
I don’t know how much support they will ask for.
What is certain is that you need to be fully prepared while the cooldown of Shinigami is back.
‘I need to catch angels and raise my stats as high as possible in preparation for using the devil’s blessing.’
There’s quite a bit to do in the remaining 44 minutes.
You have to eat potions and receive various buffs.
‘I have to go find three people.’
Ryumin spread his wings and flew across the sky.
* * *
The first person to visit was Min-ri Min.
Because the blessing buff I received at the start of the round has ended.
“Black Scythe?”
Min Joo-ri’s eyes became surprised at the sudden appearance of Ryu Min.
“What were you doing?”
“Oh, I just finished an errand quest a little while ago.”
Minjoo-ri was doing a quest in the Holy Empire just as he had told.
1. Donate to the temple
2. Running errands for the priest
3. Defeat nearby monsters and obtain holy water
4. Donate to the temple
By doing four chain quests like this, you can raise your reputation to very friendly.
It was the optimal route to increase human friendliness the fastest.
Although it seems simple, it takes at least 6 hours.
“You’re doing great. Is it now time to go defeat the monster?”
“yes. I don’t know if I can catch it on my own… … .”
“You have a deceptive skill called Bless, so it will be enough. “Don’t worry.”
“thank you. “Anyway, why did you come here?”
“The effectiveness of the fraudulent skill I just mentioned has decreased.”
In short, they came to receive a buff.
It was natural to ask Buffer for a buff, but Min-ri Min was secretly surprised.
So far, the number of times Black Scythe has directly requested a buff can be counted on one hand.
‘Well, Black Scythe needs my help… … .’
Minjoo-ri’s mouth is hanging from ear to ear as she wonders why she came here just to get a buff.
“Are you going to give it to me or not?”
“Oh, look at my mind. sorry. “Of course I have to give it to you!”
[All stats increase by 80% due to the effect of Skill Bless.]
[The effect of Skill Swift increases attack speed and movement speed by 80%.]
[Skill safety barrier has been activated.]
[You can be protected twice only from physical attacks.]
“I gave you a 3-piece set. Hehe.”
“Thank you.”
Minjoo-ri automatically applies useful buffs without you having to say anything.
fluttering-
Min-ri Min was surprised when Ryu-min spread his wings of darkness behind his back.
“It’s a skill I haven’t seen before?”
“Something happened recently. Well then, I’ll go first since I’m busy. “Do your best on the quest.”
“Thank you for your support. Black Scythe. Take a look!”
Ryumin’s body flew into the distance.
* * *
The second place we arrived at was Iron Gray, a city of dwarves.
It was to meet none other than Russell.
Russell is seen waiting in front of the blacksmith shop after the promised three hours.
“oh! Black Scythe!”
Ryumin, who came down to the ground, asked calmly.
“Did you wait long?”
“no!”
“What is the reward?”
“Of course I got it! Would you like to check it out?”
When I nodded, Russell came over and placed his hand on the equipment.
[The effect of the skill ‘Equipment Polishing’ increases armor options by 20%.]
[The buff lasts until the end of the round.]
‘20% each?’
What used to be 10% has doubled.
A satisfied smile appeared on Ryumin’s lips.
It was worth coming to get the buff again.
“While I’m at it, I’ll do it for other equipment as well. “And weapons.”
“Thank you.”
Russell put his hands here and there and applied buffs.
All parts except accessories have been further strengthened.
[Weapon attack power increases by 200% due to the effect of skill ‘Weapon Polishing’.]
[The buff lasts until the end of the round.]
Not only equipment polishing but also weapon polishing has increased.
Your overall skills have been strengthened through one 3-hour quest.
Not only that, but also the reputation of dwarves.
“What about your reputation?”
“It went from neutral to very friendly all of a sudden. This is all thanks to Black Scythe. Oh, and the prophet who arranged the relationship.”
Looking at Russell smiling brightly, it looks like his skills have been strengthened, which is quite good.
“I’m glad you like it. Now I just have to work hard to raise my level.”
“thank you. Black Scythe. I will work hard to help you in the future!”
“Don’t forget that feeling. “Then I’m busy so let’s go first.”
Ryumin spread his wings and slowly flew up.
After visiting just one more person, I plan to go to the angels.
‘I hope you brought more than 99 people.’
Ryumin’s body quickly left the city.
* * *
The Forest of Demonic Beasts was filled with untimely angels.
They were fifth-rank angels who appeared upon the call of Uriel and Raguel.
[Uriel. How are your injuries?]
[Almost all healed. you?]
Raguel turned his shoulder and showed the area where his wing had been torn off.
[Perhaps because it is a different world, recovery is slow, but the pain is gone.]
[Thank goodness.]
[Compared to the Battle of Heavenly Demon, these wounds are nothing. It may be difficult to flap your wings right now, but you will be able to fully recover when you return to heaven.]
Angels can be healed at the ‘Heavenly Fountain’.
Even if a limb is cut off, the body can be restored to the level of new creation as long as it has breath.
[Damn it. The man named Black Scythe was stronger than expected. Do you admit it too?]
[I admit it now. But his rampage ends here. With an army this size, it would be difficult for even him to handle it.]
Raguel’s gaze looked back at the battle angels that filled the Forest of Demonic Beasts.
A total of 200 angels were holding their weapons and taking an immovable stance.
[but. If we join forces here, subduing the Black Scythe will be a piece of cake.]
[What if the bug turns black?]
Because it was a question that could not be easily answered, Uriel postponed his answer for a while.
I’m just carefully weighing the combat power of this side and the black scythe.
[It’s definitely not going to be easy if he turns black. Just the two of us won’t be enough. but… … .]
Uriel’s gaze turned to the soldiers.
‘If there are 200 shields, there is a good chance.’
He smiled, hiding his true intentions.
[With this many troops, what is there to be afraid of?]
[I guess so? If you do this, you can win, right?]
[of course. Still, in order to prevent an unexpected situation, let’s decide to take immediate action if the black scythe turns black. Because it seems difficult to just suppress it.]
[I am glad to hear this. Hi-Hi.]
Raguel hoped that the black scythe would turn black.
Because I was planning on avenging the insult inflicted by the insect with death.
[Then, since all the troops have been gathered, let’s kill the Black Scythe, no. Shall we go suppress the bugs?]
[I guess so. I’m slowly preparing to track it down.]
[yes.]
While Raguel was using an artifact with a tracking function, Uriel stepped forward in front of the soldiers standing like wood and stone.
[Listen. You understand without me having to explain who I am, right? Soldiers who received a request for support would have seen my name first.]
The angels did not answer or nod.
For those of the 5th rank, the archangel was a distant superior.
To compare it to the military, it was like two stars stepping in front of a private.
[Thank you for supporting me more than I expected. Your mission is simple. It is to help Raguel and I deal with a human criminal who is disrupting the heavens.]
‘Human criminal?’
‘You called so many people to catch only one person?’
It is common knowledge in heaven that humans are weak.
Although they stepped forward in response to Two Star’s request for support, the angels had no idea that their mission was to catch humans.
[You shouldn’t look down on just one person. Among humans, he is one of the strongest.]
I thought about how strong I could be, but no angel could say it out loud.
If the archangel says so, just know that it is so.
The only thing the angels were interested in was doing good work and looking good in the eyes of the archangel.
At that moment, Uriel brought up a story that was of interest.
[If you complete this task well, I will especially promote you one level to the 4th rank. So do your best in your mission. Do you understand?]
[yes!!!]
There was a lot of spirit in his voice, and his expression showed a desire to tear people to death as soon as possible.
Uriel smiled with satisfaction when he saw the soldiers with full morale, but that only lasted for a moment.
[Ooh, Uriel.]
When I saw Raguel’s embarrassed face, I couldn’t smile anymore.
[what’s the matter? Is there something wrong with the tracking artifact?]
[no. That’s not it, it’s the black scythe.]
[Why that person?]
[It seems like the distance is narrowing in this direction?]
[what?]
The guy who was running away is coming back on his own feet?
[Are you sure?]
[I’m sure. Both the direction and the distance point towards this place.]
[It worked out just fine. There was no need to go looking for this, right?]
As Uriel smiled, a plan suddenly appeared in his mind.
[Instead of doing this, let’s dig a trap and wait. Only then can we definitely finish it. What is the estimated time of arrival?]
[3 minutes.]
[That’s enough. Tell the soldiers to hide behind the trees. The target will arrive soon, so when I give the signal, I am told to attack at the same time.]
[Hehe, I understand.]
Raguel immediately gave an order and the angels moved in perfect order.
A smile appeared on Uriel’s face again as he looked at that scene.
‘Come and see, human. You won’t be able to escape this time.’
