[Shanon (Death Knight) has successfully absorbed his opponentâs energy.]
[All stats have increased.]
[Dark properties have increased by 15. You will be stronger in these properties.]
[Shanon (Death Knight) has gained the skill âVolcano.â]
[Ha! Yes. This is it. I wanted to feel this.]
Shanan was exuberant. He was experiencing great pleasure because of his greatly increased stats, since he always worked to get stronger.
But because he absorbed a high ranker didnât mean he got that much stronger. If that was the case, the Monster Portents at the battlefield wouldâve already evolved.
However, his ârankâ was still there. Shannon absorbed his rank and was able to increase his potential. He had increased the limits of what a Death Knight could do.
Increasing the limits was extremely important. That was how much someone could grow, and become more powerful. It was a necessary process to become stronger.
Especially the fact that he received the Volcano skill made Shanon happy.
Volcano was the symbol of fire skills, spewing out lava and ash everywhere.
If he could recreate that, he could do anything.
Yeon-woo satisfactorily nodded looking at Shanon. As his Spirit Familiars become stronger, he would become stronger as well.
[The trait of Bathoryâs Vampiric Sword has been applied to take the opponentâs energy.]
[The skill âFire Rain(Numbering 41)â has been created.]
Through Shanonâs achievements, Yeon-woo was able to receive things as well.
[Fire Rain]
Numbering 41
Proficiency: 0.0%
Summary: The signature skill that symbolizes Bahal. It releases gathered fire energy in rain. The speed and power leaves the opponent unable to move.
It is impossible to use it currently because the proficiency is ridiculously low. Some amount of magic power is needed as well.
*Thunder Mark
Depending on the amount of magic power used, the intensity of the rain increases. So at times, it is able to break defenses and force the opponent into confusion.
*Blazing Burn
After the skill is progressed, it is able to leave burning effects. During this time, thereâs a low chance it may destroy healing magic. Also, it burns through the skill, intensifying the pain.
Fire Rain!
Yeon-woo clenched his fist looking at the new skill. He now had Bahalâs skill in his hand. The skill that even his little brother was jealous of.
Actually, even though Yeon-woo had many skills, he didnât have a destructive skill like this. A secret card that could flip the table in the last critical moment.
But with this, the story was different. The destructive power of Fire Rain was well-known in the Tower.
Also, Yeon-woo had a high affinity with fire thanks to Chirpy.
Of course, it said he couldnât use it because of the low proficiency. But he didnât worry.
âEven if a lot of magic power is used, I donât have to worry about that. And if I add Holy Fire to itâŚ..itâll be an immense power.â
Dragon Body was more than enough to turn the proficiency around.
Yeon-woo really wanted to use the Fire Rainâs power.
Then.
[But Master.]
Shanon lifted a corner of his mouth blatantly staring at Yeon-woo. Like he wanted something.
âNo.â
[Ahem! But I didnât say anything yâŚ..]
âItâs because I already know what youâll say. Not that guy.â
Shanon crossed his arms and complained unlike himself.
[Sheesh! But I donât think heâll be your subordinate. If it doesnât work out, hand it over then. Howâs that?]
âNo.â
He seemed like he wanted to feel something stronger after tasting the soul of a high ranker.
But Yeon-woo didnât plan on giving in to Shanonâs wishes. Unlike Bahal or Leonte, he was planning on making this guy his subordinate. He had already asked Chirpy.
He lightly waved his hand.
Then, a new Spirit Familiar appeared and calmly looked at Yeon-woo. He didnât speak.
Although it couldâve been because he hadnât regained his consciousness yet. Yeon-woo knew that he had already had his vestige from the beginning.
Looking into his eyes, he spoke.
âWork under me. Then, Iâll save your son. Saber God.]
His calm eyes started to fill with turmoil for the first time.
[My son, heâs still alive?]
His tone was unbelieving.
Saber God looked out occasionally when he regained his consciousness. So he somewhat knew of what happened after he died, and gave up on the hope that his son would be able to live.
With Cheonghwado destroyed and Red Dragon not able to freely operate because of the Summer Queenâs condition. There was no one to protect his son.
But the cause of all this said himself that his son was still alive.
He couldnât believe it.
But Yeon-woo sincerity was still delivered to thim.
Yeon-woo uncrossed his arms and spoke.
âIf you donât believe me, follow me.â
[âŚ..]
Yeon-woo didnât listen for a response and headed off.
Saber God stared at him, and quietly followed after him.
***
Yeon-woo arrived at a medical facility located within the village. There, Hanbin was in a deep sleep after being treated. His face wrapped in bandages was extremely haggard.
[âŚ..Bin.]
Saber God was lost in sadness seeing his son in that state. He realized why his son was like that even without being told anything.
His son had lived drowned in drugs because his pain was too intense. Forcefully being cut off from it and receiving torture on top of that would unquestionably leave him in this state.
And although the One-horned tribe was treating him, they wouldnât put up with his stubbornness. So he was living in constant anxiousness.
More than anything, his father, whom he had used as his winning card every time, was gone. Now, he didnât have anywhere to rely on, so it was obvious he would collapse.
But the Saber God was still utterly grateful his son was alive.
Although he walked a twisted path, and hurt others. And he turned a blind eye to it. But he was still his special son.
[WhenâŚ..]
âWhen did I bring him?â
Saber God silently nodded his head.
âBefore the war began. I secretly snuck him out when Bahal told me to deal with him because he was feeling lazyâ
âAs expected. Red Dragon had no plans. To keep my son alive.]
Saber God grit his teeth. Then he whipped his head around and glared at Yeon-woo. He knew precisely who had put them in this situation.
But that was only for a while.
He had to bow his gaze. He realized who had the upper hand. With his son on Yeon-wooâs side, he had to lower himself.
And Yeon-woo accepted it like it was obvious that was the case.
âYou should be thankful to Chirpy.â
[Chirpy?]
âThe offspring of the Phoenix that you killed.â
[âŚ..?]
The Saber Godâs face was filled with questions. The baby of the Phoenix?
âBecause he said to keep him alive.â
[âŚ..!]
âThat there was no need to put others in the same situation as him. Asking if there was a need to take unnecessary lives.â
[âŚ..]
The Saber God couldnât say anything.
Yeon-wooâs voice was cold as ever.
âSince he saved that guy, bow or whatever to him when you see him.â
[IâŚ..will.]
The Saber God wasnât able to say anything more than that. In the world of the Tower, players did unspeakable things to others to get what they wanted.
It was typical to return what they took with even greater revenge. But Chirpy had limited that revenge to just the Saber God.
Because he knew what a difficult thing that was.
The Saber God was speechless. And he was utterly grateful to the Phoenixâs offspring for it.
So the Saber God bowed even deeper.
Once upon a time, he was the most prideful ranker in the Tower. Now, he folded all grudges and surrendered.
[Greeting Master.]
That was enough.
Along with other healing materials, Yeon-woo gave the remaining dark energy to Saber God.
[The Spirit Familiar has successfully evolved. The second Death Knight is born.]
[You have achieved an accomplishment not easily achieved. Additional Karma is rewarded.]
[You have earned 3,000 Karma.]
[You have earned an additional 2,000 Karma.]
âŚ..
[Death Knight has pledged allegiance to you. From now on, he will be bound to the âBlack Kingâs Despairâ and become your knight and sword.]
[Will you choose a name?]
[Hanryeong.â
It was the Saber Godâs real name.
[The Death Knightâs name has been set to âHanryeong.â]
[Loyalty has increased by 15.]
[Control has increased by 5.]
[Hanryeongâs (Death Knight) physical body cannot handle his ârank.â The attributes are being reassigned.]
[All attributes have decreased by 21.]
[All attributes have decreased by 17.]
âŚ..
[Hanryeongâs (Death Knight) attributes have been reassigned. But his soulâs ârankâ is the same, and his potential is the same. With the growth of his existence, his lost previous ârankâ can be regained. Rapid growth is advised.]
[My body, it feels a bit heavy.]
The Saber God, no, Hanryeong, muttered, uncomfortable with the black armor he was wearing.
Even with dark energy infused, his body was definitely less powerful than when he was a high ranker.
So the system had reassigned the attributes according to it.
But Yeon-woo wasnât too worried.
Like the panel said, as long as his rank didnât disappear, he would be able to regain his prowess from before. It was clear he would grow faster than Shanon.
Also, for Yeon-woo, it was better for the attributes to be reassigned.
If Hanryeongâs attributes were too high for him to deal with, he could be uncontrollable at an important time. He wanted to avoid the risk of being stabbed in the back by his own Spirit Familiar.
Shanon lightly sighed looking at Hanryeong. It was because it was a shame he wasnât able to absorb Hanryeong, and he felt like he would need to work harder to stay ahead of him.
Hanryeong moved around to get used to his new body and looked back at Yeon-woo.
[I have something to request of Master.]
Since Hanryeong was a martialist to the bone, he was more formal with Yeon-woo than Shanon.
âSpeak.â
[I would like for you to recover my Nine Swords for me.]
âIs it because of your skill?â
[Yes.]
Hanryeong nodded his head.
The two signature skills that symbolized the Saber God, Grave of the Nine Swords and Sword Whirlpool, needed to meet strict conditions to be used.
To own sturdy swords.
Sword Whirlpool created a huge tornado everytime the swords were swung around. Without the proper weapons, it was impossible, and the same went for the Grave of the Nine swords.
So when Hanryeong used to go around challenging players, he challenged players that had strong swords and took their swords.
After he was on a certain level, he didnât need to do that.
But now, he had returned to the old days.
[The previous swords I have were all broken by the Sword God. To activate the skill, I need many swords, and the stronger the sword, the more threatening the skill.]
âThereâll be several usable swords in Intrenian, so use those for now. Iâll try to get swords for you as they come in the future.â
[Thank you.]
Hanryeong nodded his head and entered the subspace Yeon-woo opened for him. And he slowly pulled out his iron box with the swords that he could use in them.
Clink. Clink.
Yeon-woo silently watched him, and focused his consciousness on Chirpy, who was watching through his eyes.
âThanks.â
Chirpy just nodded his head.
His firm eyes were no longer those of a weak baby that longed for its mother.
He was becoming a teenager that would soar higher.
***
From the next day.
Yeon-woo pushed himself with his individual training.
Kwang! Boom!
Everytime he swung Vigrid, the air was split.
Fire Rain turned over the ground several times with the added Holy Fire. And it even completely crumbled a wall.
From the mess, dust flew around. It was a sight that would cause one to shiver just by looking at it.
But Yeon-woo, Draconic Eyes open, didnât give it a second glance and continued to move.
He searched for something along the flaws and lifted his head at a chilling feeling.
And he awakened the Dragonâs Authority.
His skin flipped around and dark blue scales covered his upper body. The scales that grew up to his chin clattered around bumping against each other as he sought his target with his strengthened senses.
Under normal conditions, he would have to thoroughly hide.
The opponent was someone that he couldnât fight against.
His opponent was someone that he couldnât beat even at his full strength, and the test-giver who always tested his limits.
Furthermore, Yeon-woo knew too well that he had to reveal everything that he had to become stronger.
His 360 Cores was completely opened, and this Magic Circuit spun around, blooming his wings of fire.
He pulled out the fire-covered Vigrid once again. Grinding his teeth, with all his strength. Using the best skills he had all at once.
[Blessing of the Blue Spirit]
[Holy Fire]
[Fire Rain]
Rumble!
He focused all his magic power on once place, and with the Blessing of the Blue Spirit, he used the Fire Rain that he had increased the proficiency of up to 7%.
It was a power that seemed like it would destroy the world. Fire Rain poured down.
But his opponent pushed away Fire Rain like it was nothing and lightly waved his hand in the air, sighing.
It was a devastating result of his threatening power, but the opponent, Martial King, just smiled.
The Martial King laughed, thinking that he had indeed become stronger, and punched his fist forward.
It was the same force as when he destroyed Kuram. Pagong, one of the Eight Extreme Fists.
Yeon-woo realized that he had no chance if he faced it head on, and spun his body like a top.
Whoosh. The wings of fire twirled around to wrap his body and gathered to Vigridâs tip. And it flew past the blade to soar to the center of the Pagong.
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