Chương 71: Short Interrogation
I put both hands together and began to focus my magical power.
Rumbling… … !!!
Even though it is indoors, you start to hear dull thunder, as if it were coming from a thundercloud in the sky. The place where the sound originated was the magic circle of the lightning technique shaking in my hand.
BBBBBig!!
The overly concentrated lightning magic circle caused an unexpected phenomenon: the metal objects in the warehouse began to be drawn in my direction.
I concentrated more magical power by twisting the trajectories of the small flying pieces of metal into a distortion field.
Puff Puff Puff!!!
Then, the wires in the warehouse that were still carrying electricity overloaded and exploded with white sparks flying.
Googoo googung… … .
The metal frames that make up the shelves and the steel frames that make up the framework of the warehouse begin to bend towards me.
'If I collect more, this place will collapse.'
However, the magical power has already been condensed to its limit. I unleashed all the magical energy of the thunderbolt, the monstrous energy that was struggling to demand liberation.
[Lightning field]
[Spell Enhancement: Maximization]
Patchut, patsutsutsutsu, pagyagyagya!!
This is not a simple lightning strike.
The network of electric current surrounding them responds to the newly incoming electricity, causing a chain reaction.
And the completed magic was a thunderbolt on a scale never seen before.
A pure white thunderbolt unfolds with the power to cover everything. A terrible thunderbolt so massive that it felt cramped in such a large warehouse. It's such a huge flash that it feels like your optic nerves will burn just by looking at it.
Kwagyagyaggyaggyaggyaggya!!!!!!!
Lightning is a flow that can never stay in one place. Therefore, that huge flash of electricity completely disappeared from inside the warehouse, as if it had never happened before.
However, there are clear traces that the thunder dragon I created existed in reality.
A scene so horrific that it is hard to believe that it was created by destruction in less than 0.1 seconds.
The shelves were completely destroyed, leaving behind only black, distorted skeletons, and the books and boxes scattered on the floor were destroyed, skipping the burning process, leaving behind only a small amount of ash.
And the parasites at the center of that destruction... … .
It was reduced to ashes, leaving behind a large lump and a bit of skeleton near the chest and head.
Some even left traces that seemed to pathetically claim that there had been organic matter in the shape of a human being.
Pazuzuzu… … Pazuzuzu… … Pajik, pajijik.
Although the magic had already stopped, the shockwave and electricity did not completely subside and continued for a long time.
'If I had been able to use something like this a long time ago, I would have easily reached a conclusion with Jemu-gyeong.'
It is not for nothing that I invested time and mind into interpreting the Mongrimun Domilmanggyeong. Like absorption, it is a unique magic that can only be obtained through grimoires.
Even though I didn't receive the artifact's buff, I was able to easily implement the powerful magic that I had created after calculating, calculating, and calculating.
"No, it's still far from enough."
This is not the limit to all the abilities and transcendent talents I have created.
If I had collected more, it could have been activated more powerfully. Moreover, I am confident that if we add the process of transformation and reinforcement as we did before, we will be able to realize something beyond this.
Do some more research... … There will come a day when we will be able to exert this much power with a single spell without using any shortcuts or tricks.
Plus one. There is one who survived.
"Turn it off… … ."
A parasite crawling out from among human bodies that have been reduced to ashes.
This is a saint who pretends to be a leader. He already had more magical power than the others.
In addition to maximizing magic resistance, was he able to endure as much as possible by using the bodies of his subordinates as meat shields at critical moments?
Even if you come out, there will be no point... … . Did he follow his instinct and come out of his head because the body he was controlling stopped functioning?
As expected, the guy was completely on the verge of death.
'I can't save that thing even if I want to.'
Although it was said to be hidden inside the human body, the lightning penetrated the body and everything else. Although he was barely able to wiggle his body, his ganglia, which were his lifeblood to the parasite, were completely burned out. Even if left alone, he will not be able to last 5 minutes and will die.
Is it still enough to have a brief conversation?
There's something I'd like to ask.
"How about you, alien friend? "Do you need help?"
"Yes, you… … This monster... … monster… … Save me... … help me… … ."
You've been calling me a monster ever since.
There is no need to be angry. I said in a kind voice.
"good. "Because, unlike you guys, I'm not a sadist."
[Exhilaration]
It is a second-tier auxiliary magic that was also cast on Chae Taewon.
It is not a magic that has a healing effect. It is simply a spell to increase vitality or the will to fight.
This magic must have revitalized his spirit in a small way.
Again, it cannot be saved. It only gave the illusion that the body was healing for a moment.
"This magical power, this power… … It can't happen... … . Humans can use this kind of magic... … It's impossible... … ."
"What can't happen? "You've been physically beaten, right?"
"Yes, you… … Are you really human? … ."
"Hmm, he's human… … well?"
I am human. It's definitely a human now.
but… … well? Will that be possible in the future?
As we move into the later events of [Cthulhu World], harsh and terrible events will continue to occur where no one can be sure that they are human.
Even though I know that truth in advance, it is difficult for me to assure myself in advance that I am human.
Anyway, I have no intention of wasting my time talking nonsense.
"I know you guys don't just enter any body. "What did you want to do with that little boy?"
"Huh… … Hmm… … The Triad... … To take over... … ."
"Ah, Cheongho was the final goal."
If I hadn't intervened, Jeong Hyeon-ah would have become a member of the parasites. And when she gets to the point where Cheongho falls into their hands, she becomes even more unstoppable.
good. Then, the next business.
"Seeing as Chae Taewon doesn't know you, it seems like the probability of the parasite itself appearing was low anyway. "Are you first?"
"… … ."
Now it was mumbling, almost at a whisper.
"What is he saying now?"
"… … ."
"Say it a little louder."
"… … ."
I sighed for a moment and walked closer to him.
The guy opened his mouth again. However, it was not a whisper like before, but a clear voice.
"Give me your body!!"
It jumped with violent force, along with the few tentacles it was hiding.
But it's obvious chatter. I approached it this way because I was prepared for something like this.
"Stop it."
Skin!!
A lump of flesh hiding nearby flies out and attaches itself to the parasite rushing towards me.
"Kwaaaa!! how… … "What on earth is this?!"
"It's a gift from [The Black Goat Who Breeds Madness]."
"lie! Lie! There is no way the [Corrupt Goddess of Plenty] would lend her power to someone like you!"
"Yes, you are right. "Think whatever you want."
The fleshball began devouring the creature in a similar manner to how it had previously devoured the parasite larvae. To be exact, it is a fairy tale. Although its knowledge will be lost, some of its power and genetic information will be preserved as it becomes one with the flesh.
"Oh my, what a mess. "It would have been nice if you could have told me if it was first."
The wrong guy gave me that information.
[Achievement achieved! You have foiled the Parasite (First) plot.
You have obtained 'Advanced Achievement: Dictionary Exploration'.
As a reward for the achievement, you will receive the 'Body Snatcher's Necklace' and gain additional experience.]
"Put the parasite in parentheses and say first... … ."
Although it was a funny situation, it was good information.
And that means that we will rarely see parasites in the future.
This is because First is a title given to the entity that first entered a specific planet.
If the offspring produced by First reproduces becomes independent and forms a new colony, it is called Second. Just like a colony of bees or ants increases.
When the second offspring creates a new colony, they become the third, and from then on they spread at a rate that makes it meaningless to divide them into generations.
The trigger to enter [Parasite War], one of the main branches of [Cthulhu World], is activated.
We must wage an endless battle against the parasites that have taken over human society. The parasite itself is not a difficult opponent, but it is one of the branches that is very tiring because you have to move while suspecting that the NPCs that appear are actually parasites.
Anyway, there is no law that there is only one First, so I can't let down my guard completely, but I still managed to prevent one big thing.
And one more thing. There is a reason why it is important that this guy is first.
[Check the corpse of the parasite to receive the achievement reward.]
Yes, the reward for that achievement.
It is an artifact that only appears when you catch the First.
But, the corpse of a parasite?
"Hey, where have you both gone? Come on."
Slurp, slurp, slurp... … .
Two lumps of flesh crawl out from the corner of the warehouse.
Since they were both full, they became a little bigger than before. This is the size of each object when it was a single lump of the previous one.
"Which of the two is it? "You can eat the meat, but please give me the foreign objects."
They seemed to be dancing for a moment, and then one of them spit out a small pendant.
At first glance, it is a piece of metal smaller than a thumb with a design that looks like a quince. When I picked it up with my hand and looked at it closely, it shined with a mysterious luster that cannot be created by metals existing on Earth. A mysterious color that seems to be made of translucent particles.
When the end was pulled, the metal piece stretched out into a thin, flexible loop that could be worn around the neck.
[Body Snatcher's Necklace (S-Class Accessory): A special accessory that is a concentration of alien technology. Various records are kept from star to star, but research is needed to confirm the information.
Thought of Domination: Can use the unique function [Mental Whip]. However, each time you use this effect, the thoughts recorded on the necklace will eat away at your spirit.
Improved Mentality: Mental Strength +2]
It is an artifact that allows you to use [Mental Whip], a unique ability that only adults among parasites can use.
Additionally, mental strength +2.
If you attach this, there will be less need to worry about your mental strength near your current level.
But more importantly, this is a kind of grimoire in the shape of a necklace. Of course, advance preparation is necessary as it is not in the form of a book, but it is a grimoire that is the original itself, not a deteriorated translation made on Earth. If the interpretation is successful, you will be able to achieve great results.
Anyway, it's a good achievement. It doesn't often appear this early, but it happened to appear in conjunction with the quest for Cheongho's Daughter, so I was able to catch it easily.
This time, I happened to be able to swoop in at just the right time, so I was able to fight in an advantageous manner... … Originally, they were people who took control of the bodies of figures in the political or business world and plotted or cleverly set traps.
If you fight at their pace, you'll end up hitting a lot of goals.
A bounty is placed on you, or your account or home is seized... … .
"Ugh… … "I'm glad I didn't end up like that."
There are more harvests than that.
This is because magic stones and small artifacts were found among the ashes of their burned bodies. Well, it's not something that's at a great level. What stands out?
[Brain wave stone (Class B catalyst): A stone that emits wavelengths similar to human brain waves. Strengthen mental magic or psychic-based abilities... … .]
[Fragment of the Moon (Class A magic tool): A magic tool processed from moonstone. The power to block the approach of some monsters originating from outer space... … .]
[Body Reinforcement Coating (Class B Consumable): A special device made with alien technology. When used, mucus that strengthens the skin flows out, temporarily... … .]
There is no need to look at the data for these small artifacts one by one.
I only briefly checked the important information and summarized it accordingly.
'There was a lot of damage from the electricity, but I was able to make some pocket money.'
no… … wait for a sec? That's still there, right?
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