章節 573: CHAPTER 731
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Jin Runcandel is descending.
All allies on the battlefield were looking at the red glowing letters. Even the Chaos Dragon and the Black ships paused for a moment.
In this battlefield, the name "Jin Runcandel" carried a heavy significance. Both to the allies and to the enemies.
The army of chaos are the creatures of evil god, and to them, Rosa is like a "mother."
But the mother's attention and affection are directed only at one person, Jin Runcandel.
The creatures of the evil god were aware that they were not even comparable to Jin.
It was because they could read Rosa's inner thoughts.
They knew where her intentions, heart, and will were directed, what she desired, and what lay at the end of her love and hatred without any price.
The creatures of the evil god harbored twisted feelings of inferiority towards Jin.
As Rosa became more complete, the creatures could read her inner thoughts more clearly, and now was the moment when their tremendous animosity toward Jin erupted.
[Jin...… Run...… can… del!]
A Chaos Dragon descended upon Jin with a sinister and eerie voice. The horde following it also attacked Jin as he descended.
"You can even speak human language."
Jin spoke in a dry tone. In an instant, his figure disappeared from the chaos dragons, obscured by them.
Sak-!
Bradamante drew a semicircle. The chaos dragons that had attacked Jin disintegrated or shattered into pieces in the air before the afterimage of the semicircle disappeared.
In a momentary instant, around twenty chaos dragons were killed.
Jin was unaffected by the barrier's influence.
It wasn't because Jin was a being born from Rosa like the creatures of chaos.
The shadow force curtain that surrounded Jin like a cloak was offsetting the force of the barrier.
"Incompatible."
Jin, without stopping his descent, spread frost elemental mana in the air, creating a path.
Underneath Jin's descending feet, sparkling ice crystals scattered like a galaxy.
Shadow Sword 1st technique, Soul Slash.
A human swung his sword toward the massive barrier. No matter how sharp his sword was, it could only create a small crack considering the scale of the barrier.
However, Jin's descending sword showed no signs of stopping. At the speed that gravity pulled him, the barrier was splitting in half.
"Protect Jin!"
"Protect the 12th flagbearer!"
Protection was unnecessary. Despite being attacked by the breath of chaos dragons and the cannons of Black ships like a swarm, they couldn't penetrate the widespread curtain of shadow force.
Jin seemed completely focused on slicing through the barriers, paying no attention to those attackers.
As soon as Jin landed on the ground, those who witnessed him and the split barrier could only think of one thing.
Cut in two with a single stroke of the sword.
A massive sword split the center of the barrier in a straight line, leaving even the giants speechless.
The barrier that had bewildered countless fleets and dragons just moments ago, the best elites of each faction, and the heroes of humanity, was now torn in half by a single sword.
Of course, the barrier has not yet disappeared. The relentless gravitational force had weakened somewhat due to the split, but the crack was still narrow for the fleets and dragons to enter.
Therefore, there was still work to be done for Jin's comrades and allies.
"Sir Hedo, Bale!"
In response to Jin's booming call that echoed across the entire battlefield, the two individuals immediately landed on the ground and took their positions beside Jin.
"You two please open the rift. In the meantime, I will be in charge of the sky for a while."
If it were anyone else, they wouldn't have understood Jin's words.
Jin was telling them to open the rift like a door in the barrier.
But Hedo and Bale immediately stood on either side of the rift and held it with both hands.
It was a task that without their immense strength, no one else would dare attempt.
"Huh...!"
[Kuaaaaa!]
Crackle! Sizzle...
As Hedo and Bale pulled the rift with all their might, the gap in the barrier began to widen gradually.
Jin changed his sword. As the Lightning Sword Sigmund emerged from its sheath, a brilliant, blue light shone in the heart.
At the same time, hundreds of lightning bolts rained down over the battlefield.
Simultaneously, hundreds of lightning bolts rained down upon the battlefield.
These thunderbolts struck not the chaos army but the allied fleet and dragons, providing protection rather than annihilation.
It was because the sword technique was created for defense, not destruction.
Guardian Brethren, Mystic Sword Technique of Plutonian's 4th battle king
However, it was impossible for Jin to properly protect such a large army. It was inevitable because he spread thunderbolts too widely.
'If I can perfect the battle god fusion, it might be possible... But for now, this should be sufficient.'
The guardian brethren's lightning shield is just a device to make it easier to identify friends. The real protection is still Orgal's role.
Gaaaa...…!
Another god in the form of a blazing bird was roaring and revealing its blue mystical body.
Tess, Jin's newly summoned phoenix, gazed upon the enemies with blazing eyes. Though the chaos dragons rushed to tear its body, Tess did not allow their fangs to touch it.
The Chaos Dragons were consumed by flames like moths drawn to fire, devoid of life.
Only a few of the relatively stronger individuals among them managed to rise near Tess.
The weaker ones couldn't even attempt to attack Tess. Before they could approach, the membrane of their wings melted away, causing them to plummet to the ground.
The allies now had some breathing room. The propulsion previously used to escape the barrier was redirected to the cannons, and the giants resumed their offensive stance.
It was only a few minutes ago that the seal of fire appeared in the sky.
Meanwhile, Jin was completely overturning the tide of battle.
The power of a single individual was pushing aside the anxiety that had taken root within the hearts of the allies.
The numbers of the rushing chaos dragons and black ships had significantly dwindled.
The fleet was now advancing, utilizing the barrier's gravity-like force to make gradual progress.
"Kwaaaaa!"
[Ugh, geuk!]
The combined power of Hedo and Bale was becoming increasingly evident.
The linear crack that Jin had initially created had now expanded into an elliptical shape.
The barrier was no longer flat. It contorted grotesquely around the elliptical crack, pulsating with shadow force at various points.
"Thank you for your hard work. Sir Hedo, please step aside."
Jin spoke as he switched his sword once again.
As he swung his blade diagonally twice towards the center of the crack, it exploded with shadow force, causing a section of the barrier to shatter like glass.
Unbeknownst to themselves, the allies cheered.
Even if it's a 'temporary' alliance. At least today, everyone sincerely relied on Jin and believed in him.
[We've endured all the hardship, and you're the one who looks cool!]
"If you find it unfair, make a contract with Solderet, Bale. Return that sword to me."
[Just lay a finger on my Shakan, I dare you.]
Only three sides remained, but Veradin had already consolidated his fleet in the center the moment Jin descended.
"Advance!"
The fleet began its march towards the other side of the barrier. No more Chaos Dragons or Black Ships appeared from beneath the battleship, Ram.
As the fortress of the evil god drew closer, its dreadful aura became more palpable. Due to the low altitude, even the allies in the fleet couldn't properly see the sky behind the fortress.
The war had just passed its starting point.
The role of Chaos Dragon and Black Ship in the army of the evil god was not significant. They were sufficient for mass slaughter of individuals below the 7-star level, but they had clear limitations when facing an army with individuals like Jin or superhumans.
In the first place, if it had not been for the massive fortress of the evil god, the battle would not have properly taken place.
The real ones are the swordmasters stained with chaos.
The ancient heroes of the mausoleum who commanded them, the countless variables within the fortress, and the evil god itself.
The presence of Ram was also an ongoing concern.
For now, it seemed like Lynn had successfully stopped Ram, but it could be activated again at any moment.
'Rosa can't possibly be unaware of Dame Lynn's betrayal. We need to infiltrate as many forces into the fortress before Ram returns to normal. We can't let Dame Lynn's sacrifice be in vain.'
The moment Jin thought that far.
The battlefield began to tremor, as if a gigantic monster was awakening from the depths of the earth, shaking the surface.
The gates of the fortress of the evil god began to open.
The immense doors harbored a darkness as deep as the abyss itself.
"Full fleet, load maximum firepower, fire immediately!"
Veradin immediately ordered the bombardment to prevent allies from being overwhelmed by the visible darkness between the open gates.
Jin thought that Veradin had made a very appropriate decision.
The darkness of the fortress gates had a terrifying power that alone could frighten people.
There was also no reason to wait for the enemy to appear.
Kwaaaah-!
Hundreds of shots were fired towards the profound darkness. If it were a human fortress, the entire structure would have been annihilated, leaving no trace behind.
However, the shots were no different from pebbles falling into a well.
The bombardment continued, yet not even a distant explosion could be heard from within the fortress. It simply vanished hopelessly.
"Cease fire!"
There was no reason to waste mana on futile attacks.
Veradin immediately ordered to stop the bombardment, but it couldn't be denied that it had backfired.
It was because the full-scale bombardment of the entire fleet was no different from pebbles falling into a well.
As in any war, the morale of the troops played a crucial role in this battle as well.
Merely standing on the battlefield itself was enough to oppress everyone's inner self due to the power of the evil god, let alone the other factors.
Veradin had no choice but to contemplate his command, and a few seconds passed in silence.
Then, Jin took a deep breath and let out a shout while releasing his energy, shooting his sword indiscriminately towards the fortress walls.
Unlike the bombardment that simply disappeared into the open gates, the walls showed visible signs of being struck by the physical impact.
The stone cracked, and metallic sounds of rupture echoed throughout the air.
"There's no such thing as an impregnable fortress. Today, that fortress will vanish without a trace. So, allies, calmly strike the walls and prepare for battle. The enemy will soon pour out from within."
Jin said so, gripping his sword tightly. He felt the writhing presence within the open gates, as if it would burst into an explosion at any moment.
"And they, too, will all perish in our hands today."
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章節 574: CHAPTER 732
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In response to Jin's determination, the fleet fired cannons and the dragons unleashed their breath. The remains of Chaos Dragons and Black Ships were oxidizing in the shockwave.
Jin continued to gaze intently at the inside of the gate amidst the chaotic saturation.
He sensed the gloomy energy emanating from within rapidly intensifying.
'A knight, perhaps. It carries a certain weight.'
Sharp hostility emanated from inside the fortress, piercing through his skin.
He didn't expect to engage in a fight with Rosa immediately upon entering the fortress. After all, he hadn't come alone either.
"Bale."
[What?]
"That guy coming out from inside seems quite arrogant. Go and see what he's up to."
"That's a good idea."
Upon Jin's words, Hedo chimed in, and Bale frowned.
[You want me to go inside the gate alone?]
"Yeah. There's no one more suitable than you to scout those dark areas. It might take too long to send a Nameless person. Besides, if a situation arises where a special power like a barrier is needed from the inside, you should be able to escape more easily, right?"
[Ha.]
Bale sighed and spread his two wings.
His annoyance towards Jin and Hedo ignited as a blazing power from the edge of Shakan's blade.
[Damn it, how did I end up in this situation!]
Pang-!
Bale stormed towards the gate, kicking up a cloud of dust.
The allies watched with tension as his figure disappeared into the gate.
Even after Bale entered, there was no significant change inside the fortress.
However, after about thirty seconds, most of the allies couldn't help but gasp and sigh.
It was because a formidable knight emerged from the fortress, gripping Bale's head in his left hand and dragging him across the ground.
In his right hand he held a longsword well over twice as long. It was a similar form to when Shakan was a longsword Bale.
[I wanted to see how impressive this guy is, since the matriarch cares so much.]
Clang! Swish!
The knight tossed Bale in front of him and spat on the ground.
Similar to Lionel and other knights of Chaos, there was a faint indigo glow running through his entire body. Only the knights who had escaped from the mausoleum had such a form.
[Hmph, what a disappointment. I expected someone who could single-handedly sweep this place. But instead, you send this kind of doll first... Disappointed, disappointed, utterly disappointing.]
As he spoke, Jin shook his head.
"He let his guard down."
"He let his guard down."
Jin and Hedo spoke simultaneously.
The fact that all the allies witnessed Bale's pathetic state sent a shiver down their spines.
"In any case, this is a problem with super regeneration, Sir Hedo."
"Yeah, as long as there's a belief that one can't die easily, it leads to such situations. That worthless guy is now trying to undermine the morale of the allies you worked so hard to uplift."
"I am to blame for trusting Bale, there is nothing to say."
[Hey, when someone is talking, you should listen, you know?]
"That guy is also being careless. There must have been numerous unfavorable reports about Bale to the evil god side. I don't understand where such arrogance comes from."
"Perhaps it is a skill... Hmm!"
Ching!
Suddenly, a sharp flash emanated from the knight's long sword.
Runcandel's 5th secret technique, the light speed thrust, had passed between Jin and Hedo.
[You have no guts, and even less pride. Although you are currently committing treason, I heard that until recently, you were Runcandel's most highly regarded flagbearer. Even if we are fighting, isn't it right to show respect to me first? Surely, you understand the significance of me being buried in the mausoleum.]
Jin couldn't help but chuckle, feeling incredulous.
"A person who dedicated themselves to Runcandel, alive or dead. One who sacrificed both body and soul for the preservation and prosperity of the clan. No matter what calamity befalls, they would steadfastly protect the clan until the very end."
[You know that well. Then?]
"Why is such a person standing there?"
[What?]
"You probably fulfilled almost all the conditions I just mentioned during your lifetime. That's why you could be buried in the mausoleum. But now, where is your soul directed? When the evil god is pushing the clan into the brink of destruction, what are you standing there to support?"
The knight glared at Jin without responding.
[A person who has never become the patriarch dares to teach me...?]
"It doesn't matter whether you were a patriarch or an ordinary knight. What's important is whether you are fulfilling the duty after awakening from the mausoleum. Only that matters. I am giving you the opportunity to fulfill that duty for the first and last time. Join me immediately and prove that Runcandel's struggle will not falter against the power of the evil god."
[It's getting more and more absurd!]
"Will you respond to my words?"
Swish! The man spat once again.
[Did you get an answer? I am Senga Runcandel! The 11th patriarch of the sword clan and the one who has returned from death once again for the sake of Runcandel.]
"Senga, I will take away your qualification to be enshrined in the mausoleum and the home of Runcandel."
As Senga was about to respond, Jin took a deep breath and continued to gaze at Bale lying motionless in front of the gate.
"Bale! Stop playing dead and get up to finish him off."
[Tsk...]
Bale slowly got up.
As Jin and Hedo said, the reason Bale was dragged out, humiliated with his hair being grabbed, was that he had let his guard down.
As soon as he entered the castle, Senga's sword pierced his chest, and then an explosion of aura erupted from his body, almost tearing him apart.
It didn't really hurt Bale that much. Because in order to annihilate the 'trace of life' called the Bale, it must be the power of Genesis knight or a power equivalent to it.
Nevertheless, Bale decided to lie down for a while to suppress his embarrassment.
'Ah, it's embarrassing. I hope that Bastard Padler wasn't watching this...…?'
Fortunately, there seemed to be no sign of the Padler around, at least from what Bale could sense.
While others may not know, Bale didn't want to show such a pathetic state in front of Padler.
A smirk appeared on Senga's lips as he watched Bale.
[I was curious when you would get up and fight back, doll.]
[After lecturing Jin about his ancestors earlier, why do you dare to try and compete with me? Did you think that stabbing me once in my carelessness made you someone? Huh? Because I was feeling irritated, did it feel good to stab me once? Huh? Am I like a piece of crucian carp when I'm quietly standing here?]
Perhaps due to spending time with Sandra every day and being in an uncomfortable situation, Veil was using slightly provocative language. It could also be influenced by the mimicry of Murakan that Enya occasionally demonstrated.
[Indeed, as Sir Padler said, you are a lowly doll. However, I'm not interested in your life anymore since I've already taken it once. I'll assign my friends to deal with you and the other guys. Stay put and wait until the battle between me, the traitor Jin Runcandel, ends.]
As Senga raised his arm, knights and monsters drenched in chaos began pouring out from the open gate.
A massive army that couldn't be counted.
They had been waiting at the boundary of the castle gate since the moment Senga stepped out of the castle.
Before the army could even establish their positions, Bale enveloped the entire battlefield with a golden aura.
As the shining ring above Bale's head expanded and resonated with the overwhelming power, the forces of evil god that stood on the land all collapsed simultaneously.
[You just said you would. Even if all your subordinates attacked him at once, it would only make him break a sweat. Did you think the evil god would have expected you to face Jin in the first place.]
Senga remained calm even in the face of the futile deaths of his forces. However, as the golden aura covering Shakan grew even more intense, he couldn't help but feel a chilling sensation down his spine.
Bale became a ten great knight with only his overwhelming power during the prime of Runcandel.
On the other hand, Senga was the patriarch of the clan during Runcandel's most critical decline.
The weight Jin mentioned, the recognition of Hedo that Senga was a formidable fighter—they were merely evaluations that implied he could serve as the 'the gatekeeper of the evil god'.
Finally, they had reached this place.
They had faced countless arduous battles. Now, someone like Senga was no longer even a minor threat to Jin and his comrades.
As Bale said, As Shakan fell with a thud on Senga's head, the duel between the two began.
Senga was a man who became the patriarch without ever living in an era as desperate as it is now.
Tsuaak-!
As Shakan fell with a thud on Senga's head, the duel between the two began.
Even after the duel started, Bale continued to effortlessly incinerate the forces pouring out from the gate.
Senga thought to himself.
No matter how immense Bale's power was, he wouldn't be able to handle all the forces. Naturally, fleet bombardment would follow, but once the melee began, they would have to fight again while catching their breath.
Bale, who didn't let his guard down, was clearly several steps ahead of Senga.
As time passed, Senga had to reduce his calculations regarding the overall situation and focus solely on Bale.
On the other hand, Bale emphasized more on single-handedly annihilating the forces of chaos.
The end of the battle between the two came when Senga's longsword shattered into pieces, followed by his arms, which were holding it, disappearing.
[Hoo, hoo...!]
Senga, kneeling on one knee, looked around with a vacant expression.
Throughout the fight, the battleships never bombarded the battlefield, and not a single surviving force of chaos was in sight.
Jin walked through the sea of black corpses, approaching.
"Knight Senga, from now on you are no longer Runcandel. And even after the war ends, no one in this world will give your remains any respect."
[Kuhk... Are you saying that you can really decide that, even though the matriarch is still breathing in there? Your treason cannot succeed.]
Jin slowly turned Senga's head, so that Senga's gaze reached beyond the darkness within the castle where he had just emerged from.
"Those who entered the darkness and aimed their swords at Rosa today will forever have shining names. But those who never managed to escape the embrace of darkness despite their struggles will have their names buried in scorn and forgotten."
Senga's face contorted.
Jin casually looked down at Senga's eyes, where he was trying to suppress his trembling.
He could sense death approaching.
Originally, the knights of the mausoleum could be resurrected through the power of the evil god, Rosa had never planned to revive Senga in the first place.
Jin thought it was only natural. Even when Rosa was human, she had never shown any favor to individuals like Senga.
Thud!
Senga fell to the ground.
Jin walked past him, gradually moving into the darkness within the castle.
Hedo, Bale, and the comrades who had descended and awaited Jin were now following closely behind him.
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