Kang Oh and Valan decided to take the freed prisoners to a nearby city. This was also Michaelâs request. After all, danger lurked in every corner of the desert.
For example, there was the hot weather, monsters, quicksand, sandstorms, mirages, etc. You never knew what kind of danger youâd face.
Thus, it made sense for them to take full responsibility of the freed prisoners till the very end.
There was a giant procession of people that stretched from the quarry to the sand dune above it. Kang Oh and Valan stood at the front of it.
The pale spirit, Michael, deeply bowed his head at Valan.
When Valan and Kang Oh had parted ways at the forked road, Michael had followed Valan. He wanted to see his mortal enemy, the one whoâd murdered his family, killed right in front of him.
It was the best decision he couldâve made. Although Valan called him a Fake Master, it didnât change the fact that Gajil was strong.
Even if itâs rotten, itâs still a herring.
However, Valan completely overpowered him. Tears streamed down Michaelâs face when he saw Gajil plead for his life.
It was because of trash like him that he, his family, and countless others had lived a life of suffering! When Valan struck him down, he felt several emotions at once.
He felt pleased, which was followed by a sense of futility. Then, he felt a sense of yearning for his family and felt apologetic.
In any case, they had upheld their end of the bargain. There was no better person than Valan to get his revenge.
âI am thankful to you too,â Michael said to Kang Oh.
âIt was nothing.â Kang Oh grinned.
âAfter all, itâll let me equip an SS-rank armor set.â
Kang Oh hadnât really done much anyway. The main difficulty of this quest was killing Gajil, but Valan had solved that problem for him.
If Kang Oh was forced to kill Gajil on his own, then it wouldâve been really hard for him. It was only because Valan was here that the quest was so easy.
Of course, if Kang Oh used Gluttony, Devil Trigger, and his triple demon swords properly, then he probably wouldâve won regardless. After all, Gajil was much weaker than other Masters like Burkan or Dukeram.
âI should ask him to help me slay a dragon.â Kang Oh glanced at Valan.
He would eventually have to kill Inarius. What if Valan joined him? His help would be invaluable!
âExcuse me⌠Master Valan.â
âNot going to happen,â Valan said decisively.
âI didnât say anything yet.â
âItâs written all over your face. You want me to help you with something else, but itâs not going to happen.â
He was really quick on the uptake; he was even quicker to refuse.
âAhem.â Kang Oh coughed and shut his mouth.
He hadnât given up yet.
âIâll ask him again if I get the chance.â
Kang Oh decided to postpone it for later.
âItâs the desert city of Ticon!â
Once they passed the sand dune, they saw a city with an oasis and gray houses.
The freed prisoners cheered and marveled at the sight. They actually felt like they were free upon seeing a city.
âThank you! Thank you so much.â
âWe wonât forget what youâve done for us!â
âPlease visit the Baiyan Kingdomâs Nadal Tribe. Weâll be sure to repay you!â
The freed prisoners expressed their thanks to Kang Oh and Valan, and then left one or two at a time. They headed for their hometowns or houses!
Once they all left, Michaelâs body radiated dim light.
âIâll be sure to repay this debt in my next life.â
Michaelâs body gradually dimmed, and eventually completely disappeared. He had attained peace.
[You have avenged Michael.]
[Spirits are now aware of your existence. Very rarely, spirits may seek you out, asking you to avenge them.]
[You have completed the quest, Revenge by Proxy.]
[You have acquired the title, Avenger.]
âOh, yeah!â Kang Oh clenched his fists. Then, he equipped the Avenger set.
[You have equipped the Avengerâs Night Sky Jacket.]
[You have equipped the Avengerâs Night Sky Pants.]
[The set effects, Dragon Armor, Dragonâs Fury, and Incarnation of Vengeance, are now active.]
Kang Oh wore the long coat and pants, which were both as black as the night sky! The glittering gauntlets and boots shined like stars. The boots actually had the word âgalaxyâ in their name.
Kang Oh pulled out his jet-black greatsword and snow-white sword, and assumed various poses.
âMan, this is great!â
Valan, who was watching him, said, âStop goofing around.â
âDonât I look cool?â
Even though he was told off by Valan, Kang Oh turned around and marveled at his appearance.
âThatâs not why I helped you.â
âLetâs go back. You want to test that armor out, donât you? I have just the thing.â
The final battle with the Evil God Worshippers was near.
âIâll kill them all!â
Kang Oh felt like he could take on the Evil God himself.
âYeah, do your best. Make sure of it.â
It was almost as if he were threatening him. âI helped you this much, so you better deliver. If not, then you know whatâs waiting for you, right?â.
âYes, sir!â Kang Oh raised his voice like a private in the army.
He had to look his best in front of Valan. If he wanted to get his help next time, that is.
Burkan, who had assumed leadership over the Protectors of the Continent, was crazy busy. Of course, he wasnât the only one. The brigadeâs executives were just as busy.
The busier they were, the more smoothly things went when it came to preparations for the final battle.
âOur troopsâ morale has gone back up.â
âWeâve procured all of the necessary supplies.â
âWeâve finished organizing the troops too. The command structure has also been reorganized.â
âOnce the reinforcements arrive, weâll form some reserve corps.â
âThe detached force is ready to go whenever.â
âJust give the order!â
The brigadeâs executives like the Brilliant Paladin, Barus, and General Hannibal, all expressed their readiness for combat.
âIn 10 minutes, weâre finishing the fight with the Evil God Worshippers,â Burkan said.
It wasnât a sudden decision. Burkan had already told them beforehand that he planned to strike when all preparations were complete.
Then, the executives went out and performed their assigned duties.
Exactly 10 minutes laterâŚ
Several of the Protector of the Continentsâ flags fluttered through the air. The brigadeâs main forces stood beneath them.
âIâll be quick. Weâre going to win!â Burkan said strongly.
Hope sprouted within the chests of anyone who heard him. This was proof of Burkanâs charisma. Burkan had only said âWeâre going to winâ, yet that was enough to raise the menâs spirits.
âUwaaaah!â the troops yelled, and began their advance.
Their target: Franco. The tragic city that was held captive by the Evil God Worshippers.
âSacrifice yourself to protect the altar!â
The Evil God Worshippers had weakened significantly.
Kang Oh had killed Bewitching Sora, and Mahakanâs Self-Sacrifice had killed Garup and had grievously injured Amak.
Amakâs absence proved fatal to the Evil Godâs followers. Because their High Priest hadnât awoken, they couldnât progress with the ritual, and couldnât revive Sora or Garup either.
The Devilâs Sword, Sraka.
The Evil Godâs First Disciple, Nemeth.
They were the most powerful members on their side, yet they were all that was left.
âTighten our defenses,â Lubatchi yelled.
That was the best they could do at the moment. They had to stay strong until Amak awoke.
Then, theyâd be able to revive their fallen disciples and continue with the ritual. As a result, the Evil God would provide them with an even greater blessing.
Plus, in terms of sheer numbers, they held the advantage. They had collected the corpses from the previous battle and had thrown them into the Metamorphosis Pool. As a result, the Metamorphosis Pool had provided them with new demons!
Countless demons of various shapes and sizes were born, and six large âsuperâ demons were created.
âWe can hold them off,â Lubatchi thought, glancing at Sraka, Nemeth, and the countless demons.
The Protectors of the Continent arrived at Franco, and fought the Evil God Worshippers head-on.
Their ordinary troops were overpowered by the enemy forces. These soldiers were made up of the troops provided by the free cities.
Ordinary players that had accepted the quest from the Adventurer Guild were much the same.
The demons slaughtered the troops and players as if they had come to a buffet.
The power of the brigadeâs highest ranking members was undeniable.
The Paladin Squad was led by Brilliant Paladin Barus and Judge Odir. Saintess Tasla led their priests, while Battlemage Lucius led their mages. Finally, the Lightning Squad was made up of rankers, non-human gold mercenaries, and knights from the free cities.
The large guilds had lent their assistance too, drawn in by the promise of treasure!
The eight super demons and Evil God Worshippers desperately fought back, but it wasnât nearly enough.
âWeâll have to intervene,â Lubatchi said.
âYes,â Umtara replied. Nemeth nodded his head.
Sraka was nowhere to be found. He was protecting both Amak and the altar. After all, if Valan appeared, he would need to fight him.
In any case, once the Evil Godâs Disciples showed up, the situation slightly changed.
Lubatchiâs physical strength was tremendous. In terms of pure power, there was no one who could match him.
Anyone in his grasp would die. Even the knights, who wore thick plate armor, were split apart like an apple.
The power of Annihilation shined on a large battlefield. Not only did it have a wide radius, but anyone it passed through would disappear without a trace.
The ordinary troops or players couldnât do anything against them.
âKill the Evil Godâs Disciples!â
The famed warriors, rankers, gold mercenaries, and large guildsâ executives rushed at them.
Lubatchi and Umtara, guarded by several demons, took on all of them at once.
Killing them was no easy task, as theyâd been blessed by the Evil God himself. Not everyone could be Kang Oh.
At the same time, it wasnât like they were being slaughtered. When it came to Lubatchi and Umtara, that is.
Nemeth proved to be a problem. He was a Master Monk, and had become even stronger due to Jailaâs blessing. There werenât many that could contend with his kicks or punches.
His fist unleashed wicked energy, creating a cross on the ground.
The ordinary troops died in droves. Then, Nemethâs body glowed with intense light.
Countless troops met their end once more.
Barus, Odir, Baldor, etc. tried to take him down, but to no avail. They werenât strong enough.
Burkan wanted to run in and take him on himself. However, General Hannibal stopped him from doing so.
âThe commander canât just go in and fight. Think about Lord Mahakan.â
Mahakanâs death was a huge loss for their side. They couldnât afford to lose someone of his caliber again.
âAnd weâre still at an advantage. Theyâre much weaker than we expected. So please wait it out just a little longer.â
Hannibal was spot on. The Protectors of the Continent were pushing them back. The Paladin Squad, the Mage Squad, and the large guilds were turning the tides in their favor.
The super demons went down one or two at a time, and the Evil God Worshippers were forced to back off. The battlefield was filled with the corpses of various demons.
However, the fact remained that they couldnât defeat Nemeth.
âBe judged by the Supreme One!â Nemethâs fist pierced through Judge Odirâs heart.
âUgh.â Odir swung his hammer till the bitter end. However, his hammer didnât reach him.
âOdir!â Barus rushed at Nemeth, but Nemeth responded with a kick.
He was definitely not someone they could win against. However, the brigade was filled with strong individuals.
The gold mercenaries and the high ranker, Peanut, rushed towards Nemeth. It was like a swarm of ants charging at a wasp.
They were steadily gaining the advantage.