Chapter 203
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Woosh, woosh, woosh…!
As Joachim’s decision turned into a resolution, Chang-Sun’s [Tiger Kill] instensified so much that it was almost lethal. It seemed as if he would activate [Tiger Chaos] any minute and rip all the Revenant Players apart.
Just then, the purple Giant transformed into a several-meter-tall tiger. Seemingly protecting Chang-Sun, the tiger stood beside him like a guard. The moment it looked at the Players with its navy-blue eyes, they all froze up.
“If you still intend to fight me, then I have no intention to surrender. What do you plan to do?”
“… Threatening us could create an in-international dispute could rise between the French and Korean governments…!”
“Didn’t I tell you that I don’t care? The result of all this depends on your choice now,” Chang-Sun smirked. “Are you going to fight me or retreat?”
Pierre Dugal clenched his teeth. ‘Shit! Of all the Players in the world, why did we have to go up against this man?!’
Pierre had nowhere to fall back to because if he retreated right now, news about the Revenant Clan vice-leader being defeated by a rookie Player named Chang-Sun would spread. If that were to happen, he would never be able to hold his head high again.
However, fighting Chang-Sun head-on scared Pierre. He knew it would bring them catastrophic casualties and damages. Those called ‘kings’ had far surpassed the level of humans and were now basically walking disasters. Taking that into consideration, the Revenant Players could get annihilated. The soldiers and Revenant Players looked at Pierre with pleading eyes, wishing he, as the man-in-charge, would make the right choice. Having made a decision, Pierre was about to issue an order when…
“Let them go.”
… he suddenly heard a nonchalant yet loud voice from the sky. It sounded as if the person was speaking quietly, but their voice was so charismatic that all the Players and soldiers, including Pierre, ended up instinctively turning their heads toward the voice.
“Clan leader!” Pierre shouted.
Tap!
An animal made of light landed on the ground. It had a very unique appearance that made it difficult to tell if it was a wolf or a lion. Although it did have the body of a lion, it also had the face of an old man, draconic wings, and the tail of a snake that could fire poisonous stingers.
The Manticore, known to be a part of the Immortal Overlord Jacque Valentine, howled, letting out a sound that was like an out-of-tune instrument. This highly intelligent and sly demonic creature was considered a special-rank disaster.
Everyone had heard of the Manticore, the very reason other ‘King-Class’ Players were reluctant to fight Jacque Valentine head-on. The moment it appeared, it nullified the overwhelming [Tiger Kill], making it seem as if it was never activated in the first place.
Grrr…!
Cadmus, who had been sleeping on Chang-Sun’s shoulder, suddenly raised its head and growled, expressing its hostility. Chang-Sun was a bit surprised. Cadmus remained relaxed when it met the Hellserpent, but it became vigilant when the Manticore showed up.
When Cadmus scowled at the Manticor, the latter turned its head toward the Dragon in return. Its face was covered in light, preventing Chang-Sun from seeing where exactly the Manticore was looking. However, Cadmus seemed to have met the Manticore’s eyes, considering the Dragon stood up, its scales bristling up.
The Manticore soon lost interest and turned its head away. As the light particles scattered, the Manticor disappeared, leaving behind the expressionless middle-aged man who was now standing in the sky.
「H-he’s here! I knew I that scent was familiar!」
Simon Magus snarled inside Chang-Sun’s head, sounding as if he would’ve pounced on the middle-aged man already if he had a body.
‘Do you know him?’ When Chang-Sun asked him.
Simon bit on his lip, then explained, 「He’s Jacque Valentine, the Immortal Overlord! He has been tormenting me for hundreds of years. That bastard Peter was still around when he started!」
Now that Chang-Sun had thought about it, Simon did mention that Jacque Valentine was Peter the Apostle’s descendant. However, Chang-Sun found it odd. ‘Would Peter the Apostle’s descendant really choose to become a wizard who controls a demonic creature?’
Chang-Sun now knew that [Peter’s Key] belonged to the famous Peter the Apostle, the only person to receive blessings from , the protector of the Absolute Good faction. Peter the Apostle’s known achievements were all so miraculous that people still couldn’t verify them to this day.
Before Simon even became a demon king, he already shared bad blood with Peter the Apostle. Hence, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call Peter the embodiment of nobility and holiness. In other words, anyone related to him would have killed demonic creatures like Manticores, not used them as pets.
‘I can smell traces of black magic from him.’ Chang-Sun observed. He could also sense all sorts of energies from Jacque, but none of them was divine..
Jacque, who remained nonchalant, didn’t exude an evil aura, though.
「Well, to be exact, he’s the descendant of Peter the Apostle’s hidden side, whom he created before he received his blessing. His descendants actually learned numerous kinds of magic that were practically heresy…」Simon trailed off in irritation for a moment, not wanting to recall his past. However, he soon continued,「He was also my student once.」
‘What?’ Chang-Sun asked, certainly not expecting to hear that Simon’s enemy, the very person he hated with all his heart, actually used to be his student.
However, Simon stayed silent, not wanting to speak any further on the matter.
‘There’s more to this story,’ Chang-Sun thought.
Meanwhile, Pierre protested, “But Clan leader! Those men…!”
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“I already checked. The Killer Overlord and an inquisitor put the volunteer Players in danger. The Tyrant has nothing to do with them.” Jacque shook his head.
Pierre opened and closed his mouth several times to say something, but he couldn’t speak up. There were too many people around them. He wanted to tell Jacque that they had to use Chang-Sun and his group as the sacrifice for the restoration of France’s tarnished reputation and that it didn’t actually matter whether or not they were guilty. Even if Chang-Sun was stronger than Pierre expected, he believed Jacque would be more than capable of subduing him.
“… Yes, sir. I’ll withdraw the men, then.” Pierre nevertheless nodded. He sighed, realizing from Jacque’s emotionless eyes that he was no longer interested in this matter.
Pierre knew that no matter how much he persuaded Jacque, he would never listen once he had entered that state.
“You heard the Clan leader. Stand down, everyone,” Pierre instructed.
Just in case the government officials threw a tantrum, Pierre used Jacque’s name to make the Players and soldiers stand down. Even the high-ranking officials wouldn’t dare defy the Immortal Overlord.
‘I feel like I instantly aged ten years.’ Pierre sighed once more.
* * *
Baekje[2] Newspaper Reporter Oh Soo-Hyun.
“The Dungeon had such a horrible environment that I felt as if I stepped into the fiery hell of Dante’s《The Divine Comedy》,” Guy de Mussot, the most famous first-generation French Player, said in an interview as soon as he returned after his failure to clear the Dungeon. That was how horrifying the Dungeon was. Over the past 42 years, France and many other European countries tried to clear the Dungeon, but they failed every time.
That very Dungeon had finally been cleared. Led by ‘Tyrant’ Lee Chang-Sun(26), Team L (White Tiger Clan)—no, the K-Dungeon Raiding technique made such a splendid achievement.
…
―Trianglebot: Oh, my gosh, ‘K’-Dungeon Raiding? Lololololololol, they really put K before everything, huh?
↳But isn’t this K worth it this time?
↳Bartender! Another bowl of makgeolli please!
↳The French were annihilated, and Koreans are the sole survivors? Wow, I wonder how rough it was in the Dungeon.
―FreshlyBakedArrogantBread: I heard the French are really depressed these days.
↳Why? Because they weren’t the ones who cleared the Dungeon?
↳French people have always been known for their pride. They hate it when tourists use English.
↳I don’t think that’s the case. They’re trying to keep it under wraps, but I heard that the Crna Ruka and Illuminati were in the Dungeon.
↳Huh? Why mention them out of nowhere? The Crna Ruka usually works in Poland, and the Illuminati stays in Germany or other southern European countries.
↳I don’t know, but from what I’ve heard, those two Clans committed terrorism that resulted in huge casualties. The French government is furious about it. They will make a big announcement or something soon.
↳Should I trust this or not…
↳But I think it’s true that everyone is in chaos after this Dungeon. There are all kinds of rumors right now. The French government had an intelligence leak, and the International Council is stepping in…
―ILikeSeaweed: Everything aside, is Lee Chang-Sun even really human? Gosh, it hasn’t even been a year since he became a Player, but he has already cleared a supposedly unclearable Dungeon…
↳My oppa is handsome, tall, cool, smart, has a rich family, and is a good fighter! (Scream) >.
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Woosh, woosh, woosh…!
As Joachim’s decision turned into a resolution, Chang-Sun’s [Tiger Kill] instensified so much that it was almost lethal. It seemed as if he would activate [Tiger Chaos] any minute and rip all the Revenant Players apart.
Just then, the purple Giant transformed into a several-meter-tall tiger. Seemingly protecting Chang-Sun, the tiger stood beside him like a guard. The moment it looked at the Players with its navy-blue eyes, they all froze up.
“If you still intend to fight me, then I have no intention to surrender. What do you plan to do?”
“… Threatening us could create an in-international dispute could rise between the French and Korean governments…!”
“Didn’t I tell you that I don’t care? The result of all this depends on your choice now,” Chang-Sun smirked. “Are you going to fight me or retreat?”
Pierre Dugal clenched his teeth. ‘Shit! Of all the Players in the world, why did we have to go up against this man?!’
Pierre had nowhere to fall back to because if he retreated right now, news about the Revenant Clan vice-leader being defeated by a rookie Player named Chang-Sun would spread. If that were to happen, he would never be able to hold his head high again.
However, fighting Chang-Sun head-on scared Pierre. He knew it would bring them catastrophic casualties and damages. Those called ‘kings’ had far surpassed the level of humans and were now basically walking disasters. Taking that into consideration, the Revenant Players could get annihilated. The soldiers and Revenant Players looked at Pierre with pleading eyes, wishing he, as the man-in-charge, would make the right choice. Having made a decision, Pierre was about to issue an order when…
“Let them go.”
… he suddenly heard a nonchalant yet loud voice from the sky. It sounded as if the person was speaking quietly, but their voice was so charismatic that all the Players and soldiers, including Pierre, ended up instinctively turning their heads toward the voice.
“Clan leader!” Pierre shouted.
Tap!
An animal made of light landed on the ground. It had a very unique appearance that made it difficult to tell if it was a wolf or a lion. Although it did have the body of a lion, it also had the face of an old man, draconic wings, and the tail of a snake that could fire poisonous stingers.
The Manticore, known to be a part of the Immortal Overlord Jacque Valentine, howled, letting out a sound that was like an out-of-tune instrument. This highly intelligent and sly demonic creature was considered a special-rank disaster.
Everyone had heard of the Manticore, the very reason other ‘King-Class’ Players were reluctant to fight Jacque Valentine head-on. The moment it appeared, it nullified the overwhelming [Tiger Kill], making it seem as if it was never activated in the first place.
Grrr…!
Cadmus, who had been sleeping on Chang-Sun’s shoulder, suddenly raised its head and growled, expressing its hostility. Chang-Sun was a bit surprised. Cadmus remained relaxed when it met the Hellserpent, but it became vigilant when the Manticore showed up.
When Cadmus scowled at the Manticor, the latter turned its head toward the Dragon in return. Its face was covered in light, preventing Chang-Sun from seeing where exactly the Manticore was looking. However, Cadmus seemed to have met the Manticore’s eyes, considering the Dragon stood up, its scales bristling up.
The Manticore soon lost interest and turned its head away. As the light particles scattered, the Manticor disappeared, leaving behind the expressionless middle-aged man who was now standing in the sky.
「H-he’s here! I knew I that scent was familiar!」
Simon Magus snarled inside Chang-Sun’s head, sounding as if he would’ve pounced on the middle-aged man already if he had a body.
‘Do you know him?’ When Chang-Sun asked him.
Simon bit on his lip, then explained, 「He’s Jacque Valentine, the Immortal Overlord! He has been tormenting me for hundreds of years. That bastard Peter was still around when he started!」
Now that Chang-Sun had thought about it, Simon did mention that Jacque Valentine was Peter the Apostle’s descendant. However, Chang-Sun found it odd. ‘Would Peter the Apostle’s descendant really choose to become a wizard who controls a demonic creature?’
Chang-Sun now knew that [Peter’s Key] belonged to the famous Peter the Apostle, the only person to receive blessings from , the protector of the Absolute Good faction. Peter the Apostle’s known achievements were all so miraculous that people still couldn’t verify them to this day.
Before Simon even became a demon king, he already shared bad blood with Peter the Apostle. Hence, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call Peter the embodiment of nobility and holiness. In other words, anyone related to him would have killed demonic creatures like Manticores, not used them as pets.
‘I can smell traces of black magic from him.’ Chang-Sun observed. He could also sense all sorts of energies from Jacque, but none of them was divine..
Jacque, who remained nonchalant, didn’t exude an evil aura, though.
「Well, to be exact, he’s the descendant of Peter the Apostle’s hidden side, whom he created before he received his blessing. His descendants actually learned numerous kinds of magic that were practically heresy…」Simon trailed off in irritation for a moment, not wanting to recall his past. However, he soon continued,「He was also my student once.」
‘What?’ Chang-Sun asked, certainly not expecting to hear that Simon’s enemy, the very person he hated with all his heart, actually used to be his student.
However, Simon stayed silent, not wanting to speak any further on the matter.
‘There’s more to this story,’ Chang-Sun thought.
Meanwhile, Pierre protested, “But Clan leader! Those men…!”
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“I already checked. The Killer Overlord and an inquisitor put the volunteer Players in danger. The Tyrant has nothing to do with them.” Jacque shook his head.
Pierre opened and closed his mouth several times to say something, but he couldn’t speak up. There were too many people around them. He wanted to tell Jacque that they had to use Chang-Sun and his group as the sacrifice for the restoration of France’s tarnished reputation and that it didn’t actually matter whether or not they were guilty. Even if Chang-Sun was stronger than Pierre expected, he believed Jacque would be more than capable of subduing him.
“… Yes, sir. I’ll withdraw the men, then.” Pierre nevertheless nodded. He sighed, realizing from Jacque’s emotionless eyes that he was no longer interested in this matter.
Pierre knew that no matter how much he persuaded Jacque, he would never listen once he had entered that state.
“You heard the Clan leader. Stand down, everyone,” Pierre instructed.
Just in case the government officials threw a tantrum, Pierre used Jacque’s name to make the Players and soldiers stand down. Even the high-ranking officials wouldn’t dare defy the Immortal Overlord.
‘I feel like I instantly aged ten years.’ Pierre sighed once more.
* * *
Baekje[2] Newspaper Reporter Oh Soo-Hyun.
“The Dungeon had such a horrible environment that I felt as if I stepped into the fiery hell of Dante’s《The Divine Comedy》,” Guy de Mussot, the most famous first-generation French Player, said in an interview as soon as he returned after his failure to clear the Dungeon. That was how horrifying the Dungeon was. Over the past 42 years, France and many other European countries tried to clear the Dungeon, but they failed every time.
That very Dungeon had finally been cleared. Led by ‘Tyrant’ Lee Chang-Sun(26), Team L (White Tiger Clan)—no, the K-Dungeon Raiding technique made such a splendid achievement.
…
―Trianglebot: Oh, my gosh, ‘K’-Dungeon Raiding? Lololololololol, they really put K before everything, huh?
↳But isn’t this K worth it this time?
↳Bartender! Another bowl of makgeolli please!
↳The French were annihilated, and Koreans are the sole survivors? Wow, I wonder how rough it was in the Dungeon.
―FreshlyBakedArrogantBread: I heard the French are really depressed these days.
↳Why? Because they weren’t the ones who cleared the Dungeon?
↳French people have always been known for their pride. They hate it when tourists use English.
↳I don’t think that’s the case. They’re trying to keep it under wraps, but I heard that the Crna Ruka and Illuminati were in the Dungeon.
↳Huh? Why mention them out of nowhere? The Crna Ruka usually works in Poland, and the Illuminati stays in Germany or other southern European countries.
↳I don’t know, but from what I’ve heard, those two Clans committed terrorism that resulted in huge casualties. The French government is furious about it. They will make a big announcement or something soon.
↳Should I trust this or not…
↳But I think it’s true that everyone is in chaos after this Dungeon. There are all kinds of rumors right now. The French government had an intelligence leak, and the International Council is stepping in…
―ILikeSeaweed: Everything aside, is Lee Chang-Sun even really human? Gosh, it hasn’t even been a year since he became a Player, but he has already cleared a supposedly unclearable Dungeon…
↳My oppa is handsome, tall, cool, smart, has a rich family, and is a good fighter! (Scream) >.
Woosh, woosh, woosh!As Joachim's decision turned into a resolution, Chang-Sun's Tiger Kill instensified so much that it was almost lethal. It seemed as if he would activate Tiger Chaos any minute and rip all the Revenant Players apart.Just then, the purple Giant transformed into a several-meter-tall tiger. Seemingly protecting Chang-Sun, the tiger stood beside him like a guard. The moment it looked at the Players with its navy-blue eyes, they all froze up.If you still intend to fight me, then I have no intention to surrender. What do you plan to do? Threatening us could create an in-international dispute could rise between the French and Korean governments!Didn't I tell you that I don't care? The result of all this depends on your choice now, Chang-Sun smirked. Are you going to fight me or retreat?Pierre Dugal clenched his teeth. Shit! Of all the Players in the world, why did we have to go up against this man?!'Pierre had nowhere to fall back to because if he retreated right now, news about the Revenant Clan vice-leader being defeated by a rookie Player named Chang-Sun would spread. If that were to happen, he would never be able to hold his head high again.However, fighting Chang-Sun head-on scared Pierre. He knew it would bring them catastrophic casualties and damages. Those called kings' had far surpassed the level of humans and were now basically walking disasters. Taking that into consideration, the Revenant Players could get annihilated. The soldiers and Revenant Players looked at Pierre with pleading eyes, wishing he, as the man-in-charge, would make the right choice. Having made a decision, Pierre was about to issue an order whenLet them go. he suddenly heard a nonchalant yet loud voice from the sky. It sounded as if the person was speaking quietly, but their voice was so charismatic that all the Players and soldiers, including Pierre, ended up instinctively turning their heads toward the voice.Clan leader! Pierre shouted.Tap!An animal made of light landed on the ground. It had a very unique appearance that made it difficult to tell if it was a wolf or a lion. Although it did have the body of a lion, it also had the face of an old man, draconic wings, and the tail of a snake that could fire poisonous stingers.The Manticore, known to be a part of the Immortal Overlord Jacque Valentine, howled, letting out a sound that was like an out-of-tune instrument. This highly intelligent and sly demonic creature was considered a special-rank disaster.Everyone had heard of the Manticore, the very reason other King-Class' Players were reluctant to fight Jacque Valentine head-on. The moment it appeared, it nullified the overwhelming Tiger Kill, making it seem as if it was never activated in the first place.Grrr!Cadmus, who had been sleeping on Chang-Sun's shoulder, suddenly raised its head and growled, expressing its hostility. Chang-Sun was a bit surprised. Cadmus remained relaxed when it met the Hellserpent, but it became vigilant when the Manticore showed up.When Cadmus scowled at the Manticor, the latter turned its head toward the Dragon in return. Its face was covered in light, preventing Chang-Sun from seeing where exactly the Manticore was looking. However, Cadmus seemed to have met the Manticore's eyes, considering the Dragon stood up, its scales bristling up.The Manticore soon lost interest and turned its head away. As the light particles scattered, the Manticor disappeared, leaving behind the expressionless middle-aged man who was now standing in the sky.H-he's here! I knew I that scent was familiar!Simon Magus snarled inside Chang-Sun's head, sounding as if he would've pounced on the middle-aged man already if he had a body.Do you know him?'When Chang-Sun asked him.Simon bit on his lip, then explained, He's Jacque Valentine, the Immortal Overlord! He has been tormenting me for hundreds of years. That bastard Peter was still around when he started!Now that Chang-Sun had thought about it, Simon did mention that Jacque Valentine was Peter the Apostle's descendant. However, Chang-Sun found it odd. Would Peter the Apostle's descendant really choose to become a wizard who controls a demonic creature?'Chang-Sun now knew that Peter's Key belonged to the famous Peter the Apostle, the only person to receive blessings from , the protector of the Absolute Good faction. Peter the Apostle's known achievements were all so miraculous that people still couldn't verify them to this day.Before Simon even became a demon king, he already shared bad blood with Peter the Apostle. Hence, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call Peter the embodiment of nobility and holiness. In other words, anyone related to him would have killed demonic creatures like Manticores, not used them as pets.I can smell traces of black magic from him.'Chang-Sun observed. He could also sense all sorts of energies from Jacque, but none of them was divine..Jacque, who remained nonchalant, didn't exude an evil aura, though.Well, to be exact, he's the descendant of Peter the Apostle's hidden side, whom he created before he received his blessing. His descendants actually learned numerous kinds of magic that were practically heresySimon trailed off in irritation for a moment, not wanting to recall his past. However, he soon continued,He was also my student once.What?' Chang-Sun asked, certainly not expecting to hear that Simon's enemy, the very person he hated with all his heart, actually used to be his student.However, Simon stayed silent, not wanting to speak any further on the matter.There's more to this story,' Chang-Sun thought.Meanwhile, Pierre protested, But Clan leader! Those men!A quick look at "pawread dot com" will leave you more fulfilled.I already checked. The Killer Overlord and an inquisitor put the volunteer Players in danger. The Tyrant has nothing to do with them. Jacque shook his head.Pierre opened and closed his mouth several times to say something, but he couldn't speak up. There were too many people around them. He wanted to tell Jacque that they had to use Chang-Sun and his group as the sacrifice for the restoration of France's tarnished reputation and that it didn't actually matter whether or not they were guilty. Even if Chang-Sun was stronger than Pierre expected, he believed Jacque would be more than capable of subduing him. Yes, sir. I'll withdraw the men, then. Pierre nevertheless nodded. He sighed, realizing from Jacque's emotionless eyes that he was no longer interested in this matter.Pierre knew that no matter how much he persuaded Jacque, he would never listen once he had entered that state.You heard the Clan leader. Stand down, everyone, Pierre instructed.Just in case the government officials threw a tantrum, Pierre used Jacque's name to make the Players and soldiers stand down. Even the high-ranking officials wouldn't dare defy the Immortal Overlord.I feel like I instantly aged ten years.' Pierre sighed once more.* * *Baekje2 Newspaper Reporter Oh Soo-Hyun.The Dungeon had such a horrible environment that I felt as if I stepped into the fiery hell of Dante'sThe Divine Comedy, Guy de Mussot, the most famous first-generation French Player, said in an interview as soon as he returned after his failure to clear the Dungeon. That was how horrifying the Dungeon was. Over the past 42 years, France and many other European countries tried to clear the Dungeon, but they failed every time.That very Dungeon had finally been cleared. Led by Tyrant' Lee Chang-Sun26, Team L White Tiger Clanno, the K-Dungeon Raiding technique made such a splendid achievement.Trianglebot: Oh, my gosh, K'-Dungeon Raiding? Lololololololol, they really put K before everything, huh?But isn't this K worth it this time?Bartender! Another bowl of makgeolli please!The French were annihilated, and Koreans are the sole survivors? Wow, I wonder how rough it was in the Dungeon.FreshlyBakedArrogantBread: I heard the French are really depressed these days.Why? Because they weren't the ones who cleared the Dungeon?French people have always been known for their pride. They hate it when tourists use English.I don't think that's the case. They're trying to keep it under wraps, but I heard that the Crna Ruka and Illuminati were in the Dungeon.Huh? Why mention them out of nowhere? The Crna Ruka usually works in Poland, and the Illuminati stays in Germany or other southern European countries.I don't know, but from what I've heard, those two Clans committed terrorism that resulted in huge casualties. The French government is furious about it. They will make a big announcement or something soon.Should I trust this or notBut I think it's true that everyone is in chaos after this Dungeon. There are all kinds of rumors right now. The French government had an intelligence leak, and the International Council is stepping inILikeSeaweed: Everything aside, is Lee Chang-Sun even really human? Gosh, it hasn't even been a year since he became a Player, but he has already cleared a supposedly unclearable DungeonMy oppa is handsome, tall, cool, smart, has a rich family, and is a good fighter! Scream .
