< Chapter 20 - Rough Avalanche #3 >
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The overlords of Hell each had their own unique characteristics in terms of appearance, in addition to their personalities and magical powers.
Because of this, demons and mines also showed different appearances depending on the overlords they served.
“The beast symbolizes Asmodeus, the overlord of lust.”
Asmodeus’ minions took the form of beasts.
The demon that sealed the witch’s soul resembled a giant gorilla, and the superior mine, Soluzia, had deer horns and the wings of a flying beast.
“A mighty, infinite monster. A tireless beast.”
Asmodeus, the overlord of lust, was also an inspector.
According to the Demon Records of the Solari Church, which can be said to be the predecessor of the Holy Cross Guardians, she was the strongest swordsman in Hell.
A great monarch with the strongest swordsmanship and the best beauty.
The sight of her wielding a sword was so beautiful that there were even stories that even the enemies she was fighting would lose their will to fight as they became consumed by lust.
“But Belial is different. You could even say the exact opposite.”
Belial, the overlord of corruption.
He had an indescribably hideous appearance.
That is why in the Demon Records, it is said that Belial, like Asmodeus, is an entity that should not be faced.
The former would surely be dazzled by Asmodeus’s beauty and driven mad by lust, while the latter would lose his mind from the horror and disgust he would experience the moment they faced him.
“If Asmodeus is a beast, Belial is an insect.”
Belial, also known as the Lord of Flies, was displaying insect-like phenomena, just like his nickname.
Because of this, his demons and followers also became insect-like when they released their demonic powers.
“I’ll trample you. I’ll make you beg me to kill you!”
The appearance of Jarakul, who had been vomiting, changed drastically.
Although the horns and massive size remained the same, a hard shell grew over its skin, and its face also changed in an instant.
Where its eyes had been, large compound eyes like those of a dragonfly had grown, and transparent insect-like wings sprouted from its back. Its mouth had also changed to resemble that of an insect, and it was extremely hideous.
‘Indeed, an intermediate mine.’
Even when the lower-level mines were demonized, their appearance did not change much, but when they became mid-level mines, the characteristics of the overlord they served were clearly revealed.
‘But it’s still weak.’
The injury was too severe. Although his appearance had completely changed, his appearance itself was not perfect.
The shell covering its entire body was broken in many places, and one of the pair of legs sprouting from between its waists was completely cut off. If you look closely, it seemed like it would be difficult to even walk properly by dragging its right leg.
And at that moment, while Uther was calmly observing Jarakul’s condition, Cordelia was thinking about something completely different.
‘Oh, oh my.’
I thought it was gross in the game, but it was even grosser in real life.
They said something about a boss fight, but honestly, right now I feel like running away instead of fighting. Just like when ‘that person’ appeared in the room.
Moreover, as if he had been aiming for it, Jarakul began to do even more terrible things.
“The great overlord of corruption will punish you!”
At that moment when Jarakul shouted loudly, dozens of holes appeared all over Jarakul’s body. Cordelia’s face turned pale at the horrific sight, and she couldn’t even scream, and even Uther was momentarily startled and couldn’t move. But what happened next was even more spectacular.
Wheeeeeeing-!
Dozens of flies poured out of the holes in Jarakul’s body. There must have been hundreds of them, making a loud noise and forming a cloud of insects in the air.
“Go! Eat it up!”
As Jarakul shouted proudly, a swarm of fly-like insects rushed towards Uther and Cordelia.
It would be okay if it was really small, but it was even more terrifying when it was awkwardly big and the shape was clearly visible.
Yuder, who suddenly came to his senses, looked at Cordelia to evade, and Cordelia completed the spell she had recited reflexively the moment she saw the swarm of insects.
“Fireball!”
A huge fireball that seemed to be filled with the witch’s magical power rushed forward and exploded the moment it collided with a swarm of insects.
Kwakang!
It was quite a big explosion. Some of the swarm of insects that had been rising as if they were going to cover the sky were almost completely erased.
But Jarakul did not lose his composure.
“Hahaha! Is that all?”
Jarakul shouted. Instead of moving himself, he summoned more swarms of insects. A large number of insects emerged through the heat of the flames.
“Whoa!”
Cordelia finally screamed.
I already knew about Jarakul, and I had defeated it dozens or hundreds of times in the game, so I thought it would be okay, even if it was a little scary, but reality was different. Maybe it was because the timing of the encounter was different, but in the game, it had never summoned hundreds of bugs like this.
“Cordelia!”
Uther shouted. At the same time, he stepped on the twenty-four steps of the wind and approached Cordelia.
“Recite the spell!”
As soon as he shouted, Uder grabbed Cordelia’s waist and ran away from the swarm of insects, and several whirlwinds rose, creating a dizzying wind. It was to shake the insects a little.
‘It takes time to adapt!’
Even Uther, who had been through a lot, would freeze when told to punch those bugs, so how much worse must it have been for Cordelia?
But no matter how horrible it was, if you kept watching it, you would get used to it. For now, I was going to focus on evasion and buy some time.
But it wasn’t.
There was no need for that.
It wasn’t because Cordelia had suddenly adapted to the reality before her eyes. She was still on the verge of tears with her face still pale.
But before the fear and loathing, something else was triggered.
Cordelia’s fighting instinct, which even Uther had admired several times, was already activated the moment she faced the bastard.
flame.
Flames shot out from Cordelia’s hands, spreading out wildly along the whirlwind created by Uther.
At that moment, Yuder also understood.
What Cordelia’s instincts are trying to do.
What conclusion did she reach in one go, beyond the process?
“I think I get it! Let’s do it!”
bang!
Uther kicked the ground. He quickly distanced himself from the swarm of insects as if he was flying across space, and immediately rushed towards Jarakul after placing Cordelia down on a relatively high ground.
“Come on! Come on in!”
A purple glow rose from Jarakul’s entire body as he shouted loudly.
Before becoming an insect magician, he was a powerful warrior.
But Uther didn’t rush at him. He just kept running around him. It was as if he was drawing a circle with Jarakul at the center.
“What a talent!”
Are you planning to make me crazy and then hit me in the back?
Jarakul laughed at Uder. A swarm of insects, hundreds in number, completely covered him on all sides, obliterating his very presence.
As Uther wishes.
“Cordelia!”
Uder shouted.
Cordelia reacted immediately, releasing the witch’s black flames into the air.
Tsuhwaaaaah-!
The sparks flew.
It was a small spark.
But it caught on.
A whirlwind created by Yuder.
It started to rotate along Yuder’s trajectory.
“Great Storm! Help me!”
Cordelia raised both arms high. A strong light emanated from the golden tattoo on her left arm. She began to control the flow of the whirlwind that Uther had already created and was still adding to.
It was a protection from the wind.
Kwaaaa …
The whirlwinds have merged.
Those that were already flowing along a certain orbit came together and became a huge flow.
“More! More! More!”
Uther increased his speed. He continued to create a whirlwind with his twenty-four steps.
And so the wind is added.
The wind barrier grows in power under Cordelia’s control!
Kwagagagagagak-!
Finally, it became Yongkwonpung.
A massive vortex tore through the atmosphere, and Jarakul’s swarm of insects could not even dare to fly.
And the fireworks.
Black flames rode the wind.
It spread in an instant, carried by the wind, and was reborn as a huge whirlpool of flames.
“Hey!”
“You’re right,” Uder exclaimed cheerfully as he left his seat.
I could tell. It wasn’t just Uther and Cordelia. High up in the sky, a rough avalanche was giving them strength.
Although it has fallen, this land is still his sanctuary.
Adding the power of the wild gods that rule the sanctuary to the fire and wind, the vortex of flames displayed terrifying firepower.
It made possible a gigantic vortex of flame that Cordelia alone would never have been able to create.
Tsukakakaka-!
A whirlwind of flames completely engulfed Jarakul. Hundreds of insects instantly turned to ash, and the snow nearby melted away in an instant.
Even just getting a little closer gave off such a strong heat that it was difficult to breathe.
Uther stopped running. Cordelia watched from a distance, and when she saw that Uther had gained enough distance, she shouted again with all her might.
“Fuck, bang!”
The first is an explosion.
The second one is explosive!
A whirlwind of flames, the wind of the dragon’s fist, engulfed Jarakul. As if the whirlwind itself had been squeezed with both hands, the dance of black flames squeezed Jarakul from all sides.
“Eww!”
Jarakul’s screams were drowned out by the sound of the wind.
The debris from the mountain that had risen in the whirlwind became terrifying blades that crushed and crushed Jarakul’s body.
The witch’s black flames burned the bastard.
“Amazing.”
Spectacular.
Despite the considerable distance, I felt like my body was accustomed to the intense heat.
Uther, who was amazed without realizing it, let out a blank laugh, and Cordelia’s crimson hair fluttered like flames as she drew out even more magical power.
“Finish!”
Cordelia shouted, spreading her arms wide to the sides.
At the same time, the whirlwind of flames let out its final roar.
Kwahaa-!
The flames exploded. The vortex dissipated, the air stirred once more, and mad winds blew in all directions. The terrible heat threatened to melt all the snow on the surface.
phut-!
And then Jarakul’s appearance was revealed.
The thing, whose entire body was broken and burned to the point where its shape was unrecognizable, collapsed.
It must have already died down in the flames, as it immediately turned to ash and scattered.
‘You have acquired the title of ‘Intermediate Mine Defeator’. When fighting mines, all abilities increase by 1%.’
A voice came into my head. At the same time, rings of light appeared around each of Uther and Cordelia.
Uther had three, Cordelia had four.
“ha.”
Cordelia let out a breath, her shoulders hunched. And as if it had been promised, blood flowed out of her nose, and Cordelia’s two legs gave out.
“ah.”
But Cordelia did not fall.
Instead of falling to the floor, I ended up landing in the arms of Yuder who had come running to me.
“Thank you for your hard work, my princess.”
“Combination···chegi. Good······.”
Cordelia, who raised her thumb, buried herself in Uther’s arms, and Uther hugged her back and looked up at the sky.
He smiled at the rough-looking avalanche that was poking its head out from above the wooden board.
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“You can rest easy now. They have been punished for destroying the sanctuary.”
“You guys broke it! You guys!”
< Chapter 20 - Wild Avalanche #3 > End
