Episode 159
159. The devil’s blessing
Before Bayer arrived.
Ryumin called Yamti.
“Yamti, I’ve ordered this before, right? Tame 100 mealworms. Have you done it?”
“Sure. master. Are there only 100 of them? “I brought up to 1,000 of them.”
Yamti’s job is a tamer.
Can dominate and manipulate animals, insects, and monsters other than humans.
Of course, it is not necessarily possible, but there is a probability, and the success rate increases as the intelligence and level of the target to be tamed decreases.
Therefore, taming 100 mealworms was not that difficult for Yamti.
“Just out of curiosity, what other things did you control besides mealworms?”
“Starting with goblins, I have dominated each type of monster I have caught so far. “I couldn’t tame boss mobs like the Minotaur, perhaps because they were of a high level.”
“It will be possible later. “It’s probably because your level is low right now.”
There was no limit to the number of monsters Yamti could tame.
Just as you can put infinite items in your inventory, you can collect monsters and insects infinitely.
However, there was a limit to the number that could be summoned at the same time.
This means that it is impossible to take out all the hundreds of tamed monsters.
‘If that’s the case, it’s perfect to hear about a fraudulent job.’
Small bugs such as mealworms are possible, though.
“Just take out 100 of them.”
“yes!”
When Yamti used the skill, 100 mealworms were summoned to the floor.
Even real-life insects could be brought to the other world with Yamti’s timing.
Kwasik-!
[Current kill count: 100/100]
[All stats increase by 100% due to the Rune of Massacre effect.]
By stepping on and killing 100 animals at once, the massacre rune buff was filled in an instant.
As I was grinning, a light flashed before my eyes.
An angel appeared after Kallen gave a signal for help.
‘hmm.’
Ryumin quietly watched the guy.
The strength of an angel can be seen by looking at its wings.
‘The more wings or longer they have, the stronger they are.’
However, just looking at the battle angel in front of Ryumin, the wings were short.
Of course, it was longer than that of an ordinary angel called Kalen.
‘It has four wings and looking at its length, it looks like it’s about the size of a 6th rank angel.’
It was natural for Ryumin to know the rank of an angel, but it was thanks to previous experience.
There were many things I found out by torturing angels.
Although he did not know advanced information, he was fully aware of basic information about the heavenly world.
Therefore, Ryumin no longer felt the need to torture angels.
‘It just kills them.’
Since you can read thoughts using the inner rune anyway, there is no need to ask for information.
I was able to find out without saying a word that the name of the angel in front of me was Bayer and that he was confident in his sharp sword skills.
‘Let’s try the potion first.’
Bayer said something, but Ryumin ignored it and took out a potion and used it.
Because it was a mid-level potion, all stats increased by 8.
It’s not a big number, but the stats had to be raised even a little to benefit from the initial reward.
This was the reason why I filled up the Massacre Rune buff and why I used Reaper Enchantment against the Battle Angel.
[You have become an evil spirit.]
[All stats, damage, attack speed, and movement speed increase by 44%.]
[All damage received from enemies is reduced by 44%.]
[The chance of enemies recognizing you is reduced by 44%.]
‘It feels like I’m using a cow knife to kill a chicken, but there’s nothing I can do about it.’
Before using the Four Gods, I provoked him a bit, and when the battle angel died, he rushed in and stabbed me.
Shoo shoo shoo shoo-
It was fast in its own way, but it didn’t work on Ryumin.
It’s not because his current agility is over 8,800.
‘Round buff, rune of balance, rune of massacre, first angel slayer, and even the buff of democracy.’
When everything was multiplied, the increase was enormous.
With the application of the Four Gods of God here, it boasted truly crazy stats.
[Gawk, gag… … .]
With one scythe from Ryumin, Bayer fell down, sprinkling blood.
He ordered Kalen, who was lost in thought, to bring in more.
Meanwhile, Ryumin checked the message that came up immediately after killing Bayer.
[You killed the battle angel.]
[It was confirmed that he was the first player to kill a battle angel.]
[The ‘Devil’s Blessing’ buff was applied as a reward for killing the first battle angel.]
[The ‘Devil’s Rune’ was given as a reward for killing the first battle angel.]
[The acquired runes are automatically imprinted on the player’s body!]
Even though I only captured one battle angel, a message came rolling in.
The initial reward is so sweet.
‘Best of all is the Devil’s Blessing buff.’
Ryumin’s eyes turned to the next message.
[You are under the devil’s blessing.]
[The following effects are applied based on the total current stats (40,890).]
[When defeating an angel, gold equal to 1 times the standard value (40,890) is obtained. Depending on the level of the angel, it increases up to 1,000 times (40,890,000).]
[When defeating an angel, you gain stat points equal to 0.01% (4) of the standard value. Depending on the level of the angel, it increases up to 10% (4,089).]
[When an angel is defeated, the reputation of the devil camp increases slightly.]
[The buff lasts until the end of the round.]
Devil’s Blessing is a fraudulent buff that allows you to gain stats and gold every time you kill an angel.
Depending on the level of the opposing angel, the reward increases up to 1,000 times.
‘You can see how fraudulent it is just by looking at the minimum value.’
As of now, each angel earns 4 stat points and 40,890 gold.
When you kill an angel, your stat points increase by 4?
‘It’s a complete mess.’
It was literally like the level went up every time you killed one person.
‘Even this is the minimum. The stronger the angel, the more it rises.’
Of course, if it were anyone else, I wouldn’t have received this much benefit.
You can receive this much compensation because you have boosted your stats with various buffs.
Because the value of the reward is determined based on the stats when receiving the blessing.
‘This is why I tried to raise my stats even a little.’
The downside is that the buff only lasts until the end of the round… … .
‘No problem. Because there is a devil’s rune.’
[Devil’s Rune]
-Effect: When 100 angels are killed, the ‘Devil’s Blessing’ buff can be used.
Even after a round has passed, you can receive the blessing again as long as you have the devil’s rune.
Although there is a premise that an angel must be killed.
‘We can’t just kill one angel and end it like this. At least 100 people must be killed. Even if it’s to receive the blessing’s reward or to use the devil’s blessing again next time.’
I calculated the remaining time and found that I had at least an hour to hunt the angel.
The rest of the time had to be spent completing side quests.
“hey.”
[…] … yes?]
“Bring more.”
Ryumin had Kallen summon the angel.
First five people appeared, then ten.
The result was obvious.
[You have defeated the 5th rank angel ‘Lapir’!]
[Stat points+8]
[Gold+81,780]
[Number of angels killed: 15/100]
[You have defeated the 5th rank angel ‘Bellu’!]
[Stat points+8]
[Gold+81,780]
[Number of angels killed: 16/100]
‘Yes, they are all 5th and 6th rank angels. Send some stronger guys.’
This time, ten angels appeared.
Looking at the wings, they look like 4th rank angels.
[You are a human being who slaughters angels.]
[You can’t believe you’re not afraid. I will have to kill him as painfully as possible.]
[What a pitiful human being. You’re out of luck.]
However, it was not Ryumin who was unlucky, but the angels.
Since the stats were so bad, the situation was over with just a few hits of the Rake and Scythe.
[You have defeated the 4th rank angel ‘Bolua’!]
[Stat points+16]
[Gold+163,560]
[Number of angels killed: 26/100]
‘It’s okay to be 2nd or 3rd rank, so send someone who is stronger.’
Since I didn’t have time, I hoped someone stronger would come.
However, there is no need to worry about falling into the ears of the seven archangels.
‘There’s no way a nobleman in a high position would appear leisurely.’
Moreover, would these selfish angels move if a few soldiers die?
If they do show up, it is more likely because they are bored.
‘I can go on to complete the sub-quest after reaching 100 people like this.’
Maybe they caught about 50 people?
When you reach level 4 angel level and your stats are steadily rising.
A variable appeared.
[Hmm, are they killing angels in a place like this?]
Ryumin fell silent at the appearance of an angel with long, colorful wings unlike before.
‘This guy… … Could it be that there are seven archangels?
The angel in front of me was clearly one of them, possessing powers beyond the standard.
You could tell just by looking at the wings.
Magnificent wings that seem to exceed 20 meters when unfolded.
The number of wings on both sides appears to be 8 in total.
‘Definitely one of the seven archangels.’
I know first-rate angels because I have dealt with them.
Their wings cannot exceed 6 wings.
‘But when I looked at his face, he wasn’t the guy I met in the previous episode.’
Although it didn’t have an overwhelming force like the guy Ryu Min had met, this guy felt like he was no easy hit.
‘What happened? ‘Suddenly seven archangels appear?’
Originally, it would have been easy to fill 100 angels and then go back.
Nothing would happen.
It was like that in the previous episode, and the one before that, and the one before that.
So I was relieved, but then someone I had never seen before suddenly showed up.
And at such an early time as now.
‘Is the future wrong?’
Ryumin tensed and watched what the guy was saying.
[Are you a black scythe?]
‘Do you know my nickname?’
[I guess it’s true, seeing as he uses a scythe. Well, there is no way the Akashic Records are wrong.]
‘Akashic Records?’
It’s a word I’ve heard before.
When you defeat a High Orc in 1 second, and when you break through the 99th floor of the Tower of Trials.
Every time, a message would appear saying that I had been registered in the Akashic Records.
[I came here because I was curious because I heard that new records were set twice. I also heard that they were killing my precious soldiers.]
‘ah.’
Only then was Ryu Min able to infer the cause of the variable to some extent.
‘Originally, getting into the Akashic Records at this point should have been a one-time process by breaking through the Tower of Trials. But I scored twice.’
This episode was the first time I caught a High Orc in 1 second.
Because of this, it has been registered twice in the Akashic Records at this point.
Apparently, that created a variable.
‘What do we do? Should I fight? First of all, there doesn’t seem to be any hostility… … .’
I could tell because my thoughts were read.
He appeared simply out of interest.
However, his thoughts were filled with contempt for humans.
And when I looked a little deeper, I found out.
Whatever it is, he plans to get rid of it by killing himself.
‘This is giving me a bit of a headache. What should I do? ‘If we fight, will we have any chance of winning?’
In a short moment, Ryu Min delved into his inner thoughts and desperately gathered information about the other person.
I also found out that his name was Remiel.
He is the lowest of the seven archangels and has the power of lightning.
‘Like other angels, I can read thoughts and see the future 7 seconds into the future. Maybe there’s a chance.’
At least once, I wanted to challenge the seven archangels.
I was curious what kind of reward I would get if I killed him.
Since the rewards were hidden even for ordinary angels, the system would have rewarded the seven archangels as well.
‘The unfortunate thing is that I don’t have time to worry anymore.’
If you want to fight, you have to fight now.
Because the Four Gods will end soon.
‘If you kill Yamti’s monster, you can reset time.’
But Ryumin didn’t even look at Yamti.
I didn’t even roll my eyes.
She hid in a common corner early on so as not to be disturbed.
If you call him out for no reason and reveal his presence, Yamti will be in danger.
‘Yamti’s abilities must continue to be utilized in the future. ‘I can’t make you die here just to maintain the Shinigami buff.’
First of all, time was running out.
There are only 10 seconds left until the end of the Shinigami episode.
You have to kill someone to reset time.
That is, if you are going to fight the seven archangels.
‘then… … .’
Ryumin’s eyes turned to Kalen, who was next to Remiel.
Rake scythes multiplied rapidly.
At the same time, Remiel opened his mouth.
[Why isn’t there anything to say? Even if you just talk to me… … .]
Flutter-!
Kallen’s head shattered and blood splattered towards Remiel.
At the same time, Ryumin’s transformation time was reset.
‘it’s okay!’
Fortunately, he was able to maintain his Shinigami status, but looking at his expression, he seemed to have incurred the Archangel’s wrath.
[There is no need for conversation, is this?]
Sparks crackled all over Remiel’s body, which was showing signs of anger.
[I will kill you as you wish. human.]
