章節 467: CHAPTER 626
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The first emotion that came to Ranke Halovice's mind was confusion.
'My jaw, broken?! And in a single punch...!'
Ranke was proud of having the best physique in the four great dukes of the demon world.
It was the first time his bone was broken in a single blow in his reign as a powerful demon.
The next emotion that filled Ranke was anger. How dare someone interrupt him and even throw a punch without hesitation!
However, it was not yet the time to lose composure. Just because the opponent was uncouth didn't mean a noble like himself should stoop to the same level.
Creak! Ranke, who had distanced himself, forcibly aligned his misaligned jaw.
The displaced bone quickly healed as it returned to its original position.
"Attacking an unsuspecting opponent has always been the prerogative of the lowly. Hmph, I greeted you first with a welcoming heart, and you responded with such impoliteness... Kek!"
Bang!
The jawbone that Ranke had just realigned was once again broken as Jin swung his elbow.
Ranke increased the distance again and felt his tears welling up.
"Oh, come on!"
Ranke fixed his jaw when he stepped back again.
"Did you let your guard down again?"
"No, I only tried to maintain my dignity."
"Then you have died twice by my hands for trying to keep your dignity. If I had hit you properly, your head would be gone."
"Then, I have no reason to respect you anymore!"
Ranke's eyes turned red like blood.
A thorny whip materialized in his hand before anyone knew it.
"A thorny whip? What an elegant weapon you use."
Shaaak!
The whip flew with a bang.
Ranke turned dozens of remnants of chaos into ashes just by lightly waving his hand and releasing the demonic energy.
Of course, the power of the whip, properly imbued with energy, would be beyond comparison.
'Come to think of it, this is the first time I've faced someone since the last sparring with sister Baba.'
Was it because of that?
To Jin, Ranke's whip felt harmless.
It was like watching the clumsy swordsmanship of a novice knight.
Jin just couldn't get the impression that Ranke was strong.
'Don't you have any plans to avoid it?'
Thud, quack...…!
As Jin grabbed the thorny whip with his bare hands, Ranke's eyes widened as if they were about to pop out.
The sturdy thorns of the demon world's thornwood were breaking lifelessly within Jin's grip.
'I heard that he was far below Bianca until two and a half years ago...! Did everyone lie to me!? He just grabbed it with his bare hands.'
All the information Ranke had about Jin came from the stories of the members of Kinzelo.
Therefore, he knew that Jin's battle prowess was already around 10-star even 2 years and 6 months ago, and he also kept in mind that Jin would have achieved considerable growth after entering closed door training.
But the human who now held the whip was different from what the members of Kinzelo had described.
"The only reason I haven't killed you outright is for one thing, demon."
"Ranke. Ranke Halovice!"
"Because I have some questions. Why did the Great Desert of Mitra come to this state, and why did you call this place a playground? Explain in detail, and I might show some mercy."
"Show mercy? Ha, I'm so speechless."
"I mean, I'll kill you in a way that won't be too painful."
"You seem to have grown a little more than what I have heard, but don't get too ahead of yourself. This Lord Ranke is indeed very strong."
"Is that so? Compared to Bianca Kaligo, I think you're very ridiculous."
"I am superior to that inferior Kaligo... Don't compare myself to that lowly bitch!"
Swoosh!
Ranke pulled the whip with all his might.
However, Jin was immovable like a giant stone, and Ranke's stance only became more ridiculous. Moreover, Jin seemed at ease, using only one hand.
"Ha, ha, ha. Alright, I admit it. Your strength... surpasses mine!"
Ranke took out a new thorny whip, resumed his attack on Jin. Only then did Jin effortlessly fend off the whip with Sigmund.
"Do you really not understand the situation, or do you have something to believe in? Are you waiting for your friends to come to your rescue?"
"This Lord Ranke doesn't need such things."
As Ranke said that, he suddenly felt a chill on his neck.
It was because Jin, who was supposed to be beyond the shower of the whip, had disappeared.
"It seems you're not accustomed to fighting against opponents stronger than yourself. In such situations, it's not about forcing courage by pushing away fear...," Jin's voice came from the side, ten steps away.
It was such a distance that it wouldn't be strange if Ranke was decapitated in the blink of an eye.
"It's best to quickly admit defeat and plan to survive. To do that, you need to prove your worth to the opponent. Present immediate reasons and evidence why you shouldn't be killed right away, so you can have a chance for the future. Besides, didn't I personally tell you what I want from you?"
Aaaah-!
The demonic energy shot by Ranke attacked Jin like a dragon's breath.
Of course, Jin easily avoided demonic energy and took his position again.
Demonic energy, which stretched into the air, went far by sweeping away everything that stood in its way.
Thump, thump, thump...! Ranke's heart pounded in his chest like the beating of a war drum.
Fear, an emotion he hadn't felt in quite a long time, now overwhelmed him.
"Tell me why the Great Desert became like this."
There is no killing intent in Jin's voice. It was a calm tone, but Ranke could feel cold sweat oozing from every pore.
Haa, haa, Ranke's breath became ragged.
He was thinking of his father.
'Is this green horn... really on par with my father's strength?'
It seemed like his father was standing in front. A terrible sensation, as if a huge unbreakable wall was closing in from all sides and threw Ranke into a swamp of panic.
"The Great Desert...."
"Well, it seems you've finally decided to get a bit smarter."
"The desert... the desert is, um, you see..."
Jin waited for a while, but Ranke trembled and couldn't say anything.
'This guy's in a strange state.'
Just as Jin was about to threaten him, Ranke's whip passed right in front of Jin's eyes.
Although he reacted promptly, it was a distinctly sharper attack compared to just a moment ago.
It was an attack that Ranke threw unconsciously.
Now Jin's eyes were filled with bloodlust.
"I don't know if you are scared or if some unpleasant memories surfaced in your mind. But you'll come to your senses if I give you a beating."
* * *
At the same time. The former headquarters of Kinzelo, Land of the Beastmen.
"What? Ranke suddenly went out, saying something happened in the desert?"
"Huh? Is there a problem with that?"
Ainas Kaligo and Bubare Gaston. As usual, the two shared sweet potato croquettes and received reports from beastmen.
Among those who remained in the old headquarters, Ranke was the only person outstanding enough to sense the battle in the Great Desert.
"If it's Ranke's summoning technique experiment, that's possible."
"Oh, that strange experiment where he wanted to summon the souls of the old grand dukes."
"Hmm. What do you think, Bubare! Should I tell the Grand Duchess or my sister?"
"Wouldn't Lord Ranke get angry if it was a simple experiment accident like last time? Lord Ranke is the kind of person who can't stand taking other people's help."
"What if it wasn't Ranke's experiment, but an intruder or something? The Great Desert is also the area where Jin Runcandel is believed to have moved last...…."
"Ah, it's already been over a year since the Great Desert was contaminated. Since then, everyone has been using it as a dumping ground for experiments. Do you think that damn guy stayed there because he wanted to train? We also did a search."
"Indeed, that makes sense, right? Bubar is undeniably smart! But well, even if it's an intruder, there's probably no one but the Tikan's people who came to retrieve waste."
"Although Lord Ranke is a little stupid, but he is not someone to be beaten by the Tikan's people."
"Well, it wouldn't even be a problem for my older sister. But Ranke is strong too. He's really strong, especially when he loses control. Even before the downfall of the demon world, we were well aware of rampaging Ranke. Anyway, when Ranke comes, let's ask him to prepare some food. Something delicious!"
"Let's try out new cookies that will break Latrie's refreshment shop!"
***
"Keuk, kek...."
While Ainas and Bubare chatted away, Ranke suffered a devastating defeat against Jin.
Whenever the trauma related to his father was triggered, Ranke usually went into a rampage, becoming stronger. In that state, he was invincible against anyone.
However, as of today, the undefeated streak of 'Rampaging Ranke' has been broken.
When he won, he didn't remember the process, but not this time.
Although it was a close battle, from the point when he started to be pushed back in earnest, the rampage was stopped and his consciousness returned.
"Whoa."
Jin wiped his forehead and caught his breath.
He was also bleeding from cuts and bruises all over his body.
He was not fatally wounded, but there were several injuries that could be called serious.
However, if he hadn't fought while protecting the backpack containing the items from Laprarosa, he would have ended up with only minor wounds.
"So demon, you mean."
"Stop... calling me...… demon. My name is...… Ranke...… Halovice. Since I listened to your request... You too... should show some... cough, respect..."
Ranke vomited blood. He was barely breathing, with all his limbs broken.
"Yes, Ranke Halovice. I'll acknowledge your tenacity. Anyway, according to your explanation, the reason the desert turned out like this is that all the factions used it as an experimental disposal site after contamination. You just used it as a playground because you liked it here, is that what you're saying?"
"Yes...."
"The first reason is acceptable, but the second is not enough. You were trying to do something here."
"Just... I like it here, that's all."
Jin thought for a moment about what Ranke was trying to do here.
And Ranke was conscious of the backpack that Jin had been trying to protect.
Finally, it seemed that the only way to survive was to create an opening by aiming for it.
And Jin decided that whatever Ranke was trying to do here, it was a matter of knowing later.
"Well, that's enough. I'll take care of the rest. Oh, and I'll tell you in advance. If you're thinking of doing something to my backpack to get out of this crisis, forget about it."
Ranke lowered his head.
He had attempted to do so even before things got this messy, but he couldn't even leave a small scratch on the backpack.
It would be even more challenging now, and as long as Jin was aware of it, it was absolutely impossible.
"I lost, kill me...."
"I am going to. Is there anything you want to say?"
"At this place, erect a monument that commemorates my glory and nobility..."
While listening to Ranke's last words.
Suddenly, Jin struck down his sword at the fallen Ranke.
Whenever an important figure in Kinzelo was in danger, he would appear without fail and unexpectedly. It was because the steel gate of Orgal, the Demon Beast King, was formed over Ranke.
'Ha! It's been a while since I've seen that damn steel gate.'
Ching-!
The speed at which the metal gate sucked in Ranke was a little faster. Jin narrowed his eyes in annoyance and glared at the steel door.
Even after saving Ranke, the steel gate didn't disappear right away and Jin heard his voice.
[You're back, Jin Runcandel.]
It was the voice of Orgal, the leader of Kinzelo.
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章節 468: CHAPTER 627
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"Demon Beast King, Orgal...."
Jin gazed at the blurry landscape beyond the steel gate.
Instead of Orgal's figure, a distorted and blurry form of space appeared.
[You disappeared two years and six months ago and appeared out of nowhere in the Great Desert. It seems like your god has hidden the remaining Plutonians somewhere here. As soon as you returned, you pushed my loyal subordinate to the brink of death...….]
"If you don't like it, come out the door right away. Thanks to him, my body has warmed up a bit."
[You've become too strong to kill right now. There is no reason for it either.]
Of course, Kinzelo had no reason to kill Jin.
There's no better hand than Jin to keep Runcandel and Zipfel in check.
Through Orgal's answer, Jin could surmise that the balance and tension between the major factions were still being maintained.
"The day will surely come when your lot will be wiped out while trying to keep the other factions in check through me."
[Considering the actions you've shown so far, that's a possibility. But don't worry, we'll prepare on our end as well.]
"Doesn't that sound more like a warning than a worry?"
[If that's how you want to interpret it, it must be quite a threat.]
"I don't know if it's because of the confidence, or if it's because you had no choice but to save that demon. But you've made a mistake again this time. You revealed that you haven't fully recovered your strength yet. Let's hope that Ranke's life was worth enough to pay for it."
There was a moment of silence.
Soon, as if there was no point in talking further, Jin turned around first.
Orgal looked at Jin's back and added these words.
[There will be many mountains for you to overcome before meeting me. I also hope you won't die during it.]
When Jin disappeared beyond the winds of chaos, the leader immediately opened a new steel door to Kinzelo's old headquarters. To the very place where Ainas and Bubare were chatting while Ranke was being attacked.
"It's the leader!"
"Oh, leader!? Why are you coming here all of a sudden?"
[Ranke was beaten by Jin.]
"What? Ranke? Jin Runcandel was there!?"
"Did Lord Ranke get hurt? By him!?"
"Ranke's not dead, is he?"
[Fortunately, he survived. Quickly gather the remaining important documents from the headquarters. And how many of those Plutonian-type golems are there?]
"Five. No, was it four?"
[Whatever it is, just you and them come through the steel gate. Issue evacuation orders to the rest of the members to their designated branches. As of now, the whole old headquarters is closed.]
"I don't know how he defeated Ranke. He would have been exhausted if he had fought Ranke, so I'd rather deal with him now."
[Jin wasn't even tired, and that's too big of a blow. Get ready quickly.]
Ainas and Bubare hastily gathered the documents. Four Plutonian-type golem also crossed the steel gate.
And while they were leaving, Jin exited the Great Desert of Mitra and started destroying all the contaminated areas in the land of the beastmen at random for twelve hours.
In the process, all the contaminated areas outside the Great Desert of Mitra were reduced to ashes, and the old headquarters of Kinzelo, which was hidden deep underground, was completely pulverized.
* * *
Vamel alliance, Tikan Free State.
Kashmir and Jin's allies were receiving reports from the seven colored peacock. The reports about the huge destruction that had taken place in the contaminated area in the land of beastmen and the old headquarter of Kinzelo.
In the beastmen area where Kinzelo's old headquarters was located, large and small battles between each faction had occurred frequently. Until about a year ago, all factions agreed to use it as a waste dump.
However, those who knew the details of those battles were actually evaluating Kinzelo as the final winner of the fight.
The Great Desert is used as a common dump, but it was managed by Kinzelo's Demon, Ranke alone. Zipfel and Runcandel failed to place personnel in the Great Desert.
Therefore, since the Great Desert was put under Ranke's management, Tikan had made constant efforts to determine what Kinzelo was doing there.
Of course, it was for Jin.
They judged that there could be a big problem when Jin returns and he faces Ranke or some other strong person from Kinzelo as soon as he gets out of Laprarosa.
In addition, the reason why each force had so many unofficial battles in the Great Desert, even violating the ceasefire agreement, was also a problem.
If the major factions somehow found out that Jin was in Laprarosa, then they will plan to wait for his return and eliminate him.
Tikan also had to be determined and prepared.
Of course, the reason why Runcandel was obsessed with the Great Desert could have been different from Zipfel and Kinzelo.
In the first place, as soon as Jin left for closed door training, Runcandel side first spread relevant articles.
The next patriarch of Runcandel has left for the closed door training.
Therefore, unlike the other two forces, Runcandel's reason for securing the Great Desert must be for Jin's safety.
Recently, the atmosphere in Runcandel, as perceived by Tikan, had been unsettling.
To the point where Tikan judged that even Runcandel might be trying to secure the Great Desert to eliminate Jin.
The Seven Colored peacock's informants only figured out that there was a problem in the land of Beastmen, but they didn't know exactly what type of fight was going on.
"Since a large amount of lightning energy was observed... Maybe it's Lord Jin? Sir Kashmir." Valkas said.
"If that's the case, it's even better. The attacks were strong enough to devastate the entire land of Beastmen. It is more likely to be a battle between groups rather than individuals," Kashimir replied, sounding frustrated, causing Valkas and Gilly to sigh.
Even if Jin reached 10-star within 3 years, it was hard to imagine that he would destroy the entire beastmen area alone.
Besides, Ranke was there. The demon who fought numerous battles against Runcandel and Zipfel in the Great Desert and always showed an overwhelming strength.
Tikan had confirmed that Ranke had also won against the Black Knights and the Spectres.
"Furthermore, the beastmen's land and the old headquarters of Kinzelo were all destroyed...… This battle would be Kinzelo's defeat. The authority over the Great Desert will pass to the victor."
Runcandel, Zipfel.
No matter which of the two had the Great Desert, it was a greater problem than Kinzelo. Unlike Kinzelo, there will be no room for negotiation with other factions.
"Whoa, if they confirmed the existence of Laprarosa... We need to find out what they are doing."
"Worst of all, if Lord Jin is attacked as soon as he exists Laprarosa. Since we can't be certain just by discussing here, we have no choice but to go and verify ourselves."
A heavy silence descended upon the meeting room. Currently, Tikan is suffering from a severe shortage of manpower.
Thanks to Qwaul's ability, they built a perfect fortification, but Murakan was still acting as Solderet's proxy, and Misha was also sealing Elona.
Most of all, ghost castle had a problem. Currently, all of Tikan's strongest members, except for Valkas, were waiting near ghost castle.
[T/L:- Ghost castle is the base of ghost mercenaries.]
They couldn't even ask for help from Hidden palace and Nameless.
The internal injuries of Talaris, that she suffered during the Sword Emperor castle war, did not heal at all, similar to Ron's condition, and even Yona, who often visited Tikan after Jin left, had suddenly stopped contacting them.
And Tikan couldn't rule out the possibility of Yona succumbing to chaos.
"Sir Valkas, it's too dangerous for you alone. I will go to my clan and Hairan to ask for help."
"No, Gilly. Runcandel is too dangerous. It would be better to go to Hairan."
"Your Majesty!"
Someone urgently shouted and entered the meeting room.
It was Jet. And others could sweep their hearts out as soon as they saw Jet's excited expression and Jin standing behind him.
"Lord Jin!"
"My lord...!"
"Young master...!"
"Ha, ha, our lord has finally returned!"
Gilly was the first to rush over and embrace Jin. Jin comforted her for a while and smiled.
"I'm back, Gilly."
"Young master, I'm relieved to see you back safely...! But these wounds..."
The traces of battle were evident everywhere on Jin's body.
"Ah, as soon as I left Laprarosa, a guy named Ranke attacked me. I couldn't able to kill him because Orgal saved him."
At that point, everyone present in the room couldn't help but be shocked to the extent that their worries from just moments ago seemed trivial
"R-Ranke Halovice? Then, the beastmen area...… Did you really destroyed it by yourself, young master!?"
As Gilly examined Jin's body, she noticed that all the black spots of chaos had disappeared. Also, he had become noticeably stronger compared to before.
"I guess we were worrying for nothing, Kashmir."
"I guess so.... What kind of training did you undergo for three years, Lord Jin? Anyway, I'm glad you came back safely!"
"There's a lot to discuss and a lot to hear. But first, it seems I should go to the ghost castle."
On the way to the meeting room, Jin heard the story about the ghost castle from Jet.
Smarion Proch. The father of Lata and Faye, and the former leader of the ghosts, who was considered the strongest in the history of the ghost mercenary corps.
The reason why Tikan's strongest members are currently waiting near ghost castle was because his seal was on the verge of breaking.
"Let's discuss on the way there. Sir Kashmir can't leave his post, so for now, only Gilly, Sir Valkas, and I will go."
"What is this, Jin Runcandel? Did you just come back?"
Qwaul also entered the meeting room. He came to inform Kashmir about the research situation without knowing that Jin had returned.
He looked even more disheveled than before, as if his previous research had been particularly taxing.
"I believe you haven't been smoking five cigarettes at once even in the presence of the kids, Dr. Qwaul."
"Hmph, no matter how tough I am, I don't do things like that. It looks like you got things from the Plutonian tribe."
"Please analyze while I go to the ghost castle. Dr. Qwaul, I also brought some blueprints that would drive you crazy. I'll listen to the details of your research when I return."
"Oh, I see. That's great, there's an airship that I completed a month ago, so go ride it. The performance is pretty amazing. It'll serve as an answer to your research questions."
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