Hilda Ragnar (5)
‘It feels like I’ve set fire to a can of oil.’
It’s hot.
The combination of the Brain Dragon’s Protection Method and the Yeolgyeol Ceremony was much more effective than Theo had expected.
Magic resonance from the dragon’s heart to the dantian.
As the heat rose on top of it, it burned even more fiercely.
In addition, the purity of magical power improved thanks to the Cheongmyeongdan and Cheonggwangdan.
I felt like my body would burn up if I didn’t somehow release it.
‘It’s hot, it’s too hot.’
So Theo sent the heat out over the outgoing waves.
As a result, a terrifying sight emerged, engulfed in hot air, steam, and lightning.
‘It’s not enough. I have to release more… …!’
It’s a situation where we have to worry about the rapid growth of Wuwei.
But since the speed at which the magical power was boiling was much faster than the speed at which it was released, I had to use numbers somehow.
One method comes to mind immediately.
-Quickly push away the guys in front of you.
‘There are definitely documents related to Troyvan or Ed in the safe nearby. Let’s push them there.’
Fortunately, the boiling heat is accompanied by destructive power.
Theo moved based on memories of his past life.
At that time, he was just a mere subordinate who received orders, but now he was moving according to his own free will.
Thump thump thump thump!
The dragon’s heart trembled violently.
The underground is instantly engulfed in high temperatures as the waves spread out with a tremendous thumping sound and the heat mixes with them.
bang!
Wedge-
“Stop it!”
It seemed as if a black soot had been left behind where Theo had hit the ground hard, and soon a long white vapor had appeared in the air like a tail.
A ray of light skims the ground and leaps into the air.
Drake’s blades began to rage ferociously.
<Five Claws of the Dragon – Nando>
‘Five trajectories in one breath.’
Theo wanted to use this opportunity to put to use everything he had learned from Julius and Princess Plum over the past years.
Straight lines and curves.
Happiness and illusion.
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Strength and softness.
Destruction and harmony.
The difference between the Marong Yuk Ye and the 24-hand Plum Blossom Sword is so great that it seems like they will never mix like water and oil, but
These two had only one point of contact.
-Ray of light.
A sword that Kyle said gave each of the nine dragons a different enlightenment.
Theo wanted to try to solve the heart sword that Kyle had shown in the third opening ceremony in Iljimae’s way.
Kwakwakwakwa-
The sword strikes that poured down like a whirlwind were not simply fast.
It boasted tremendous destructive power as it was filled with hot wind and strong force.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Where Theo passed, everything was shattered and scattered.
Cracks appeared in the walls and dust fell from the ceiling.
The assassins were thrown back with their bodies shattered.
However, Theo’s sword strikes did not slow down, but rather accelerated.
Thanks to this, he was able to add two more claws to his swordsmanship.
<Seven Claws of the Dragon>
The seven devastating sword strikes that poured down in one breath were already no different from a disaster.
“Who on earth is this guy… … !”
The assassins’ faces instantly turned grim.
‘Over there.’
Then, when Theo finally reached his target point.
“Hey, we have to stop here!”
“Damn it! Don’t let me go! I’ll hold on somehow!”
The assassins’ movements to protect the vault also became urgent.
A wave of swords rose to sweep them away too.
Flash-
Kwaaang!
Then, for the first time, Theo’s sword strike was blocked.
A middle-aged man wearing a blood-red himation (a type of cloak) wrapped around his upper body.
He was holding Drake’s blade with his ‘bare hands’ that were stained black, while laughing ferociously.
“Priest!”
“Your Highness… … .”
The assassins were delighted at the appearance of the middle-aged man.
But all the middle-aged man’s interests were fixed on Theo.
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There was a unique atmosphere that only monks could have.
“Oh, what a great awakening! What an enlightenment gained in the midst of killing. What a seed of the devil. Today, I have no choice but to open the world of killing.”
Theo’s eyes sank deeply.
“Blood priest.”
“Does the young savior have any idea who the master is?”
“Wouldn’t it be awkward to say that while wearing the robes of the <Holy Demon Church>?”
“Ah, that’s right. Hehehe. That’s right. What a smart young sage.”
The Holy Spirit Church.
A religious cult that preaches the doctrine that the world will soon end and a savior will come down from heaven to establish a millennial kingdom.
If we only consider the power they possess, then is it comparable to the many great families that the empire boasts?
Later, he was also the main culprit in the <Great War> that led to the collapse of the empire.
It could be seen as a sudden appearance.
Theo had already anticipated their appearance.
‘I heard that they were already active in various places long before the Great War broke out. Their relationship with Troyvan was also very close.’
The connection between Troyban and the Holy Magic Church was only discovered long after the empire collapsed.
It will be different now.
Because Theo changed the course of history.
Theo planned to reveal to Ragnar the collusion between Troyvan and the Church of the Holy Magic, as well as Ed’s plot.
Tiring!
[The quest has arrived.]
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[Scenario Quest #2]
You have encountered evil enemies from your past life. Stop their plot and achieve victory.
· Difficulty: A+
· Reward: 10 coins
· On failure: death
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‘It’s a bad relationship from a past life… … .’
Theo narrowed his eyes.
‘I wonder if there was something between Troyvan and me that I don’t know about?’
Mother Cecilia’s false accusation.
His own death after leaving his family.
I didn’t even know if I was getting closer to the truth that had not yet been clearly revealed.
Theo fixed Drake’s blade.
The bubbling magical power exploded and seeped into Drake’s blade.
Oh my god!
A cloud of steam rose above the blade along with a clear sword sound.
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at the same time,
[‘Skill: Lesser Drake Fear’ is activated, and the killing intent sharpens.]
Gooooo-
The dragon’s sword, sharper than a blade, covered the blood priest.
The blood priest narrowed his eyes.
“But you are also a foolish donor. You know who the original being is, and yet you still think of fighting until the end. Your youthful spirit is eating you up. This too must be God’s arrangement… …!”
In that moment, a bloody light appeared in the priest’s eyes.
“Become an offering to God!”
The blood priest quickly twisted his upper body.
As the Himation wrapped around his body swayed in the wind, his pitch-black bare hand tore through the dragon’s sword and quickly aimed for Theo’s nape.
Blood priests are a class of people who are permitted to engage in missionary activities in the Holy Demon Church.
Because he was a natural born swordsman, he was often stronger than most of Ragnar’s actual swordsmen.
This is not an opponent you can take lightly.
Kwaaaaang!
Card-
Sparks flew as Drake’s blade clashed with the black hand.
“What a truly wondrous sword. There aren’t many weapons that can withstand the Black Iron Hand of this master.”
Black Iron Water is a secret technique unique to the Holy Magic Church that can only be created by training on iron sand with special herbs added.
It was dangerous to just expose it because it created skin that was much harder than most weapons.
“It seems too dangerous for a young resident to carry around, so I will have the monk take care of it separately.”
Theo focused on attacking, no matter what the guy was talking about.
‘Maryongyukye.’
I thought of Julius’ sword.
What he needs now is the power of the demonic dragon that could bring about the end of the world.
In an instant, the murderous aura surrounding Theo became as vicious as that of a dragon,
“hmm……?”
Before the Blood Priest could sense anything or raise his voice, another barrage of sword strikes came.
Kwakwakwakwa-
As the black iron water was swept aside, a hot wind blew.
A vortex drawn from the ground to the ceiling.
Between them, the thunderbolts that had shot up high poured down lightning.
Kwarung! Kwarung! Kwarung! Kwarung!
“Ugh!”
The hands and feet of the blood priest who was repelling the attack suddenly became dizzy.
As the clothes he was wearing were torn, wounds were seen growing on his strong body.
And four brain dragons digging into the blind spot.
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It was a deathbeat.
Kwaaaaang!
Kururur-
The blood priest was pushed back with a huge explosion.
His bloody appearance made one wonder if he really was the blood priest of the Holy Demon Church who was said to have brought terror to the world.
“I thought you were just a kid, but Ragnar is Ragnar? Huh… …! If we keep you alive like this, you’ll only be a child who will hinder the great work of the gods for a long time!”
But rather than being perplexed, the blood priest looked delighted.
At the sight of his evil grin, Theo felt the need to corner him once more.
But this time, it was the Blood Priest who moved first.
As if to show that he wasn’t just taking his current position for fun, the magical power seeping out became even more evident.
The blood-red glow that had been lingering only around the eyes soon enveloped the entire body and shone brilliantly like a halo.
The regime that was striking directly at the same time looked like a chariot trying to pierce through the castle gates.
Kwaaaaang!
The ground that Theo and the Blood Priest were standing on was completely dented as they collided with Drake’s blade.
As if they had made a promise, the two turned their bodies in opposite directions and attempted a new attack.
Theo’s trajectory goes from left to right, while the Blood Priest’s strike is a downward thrust.
Kwakwakwakwang!
Theo could quickly realize that the momentum surrounding him was changing as he clashed with the Blood Priest and several other units.
‘Is it <Bloodlight Harmony>? It’s really annoying when you meet it in person.’
What the Blood Priest fears is the frenzy of the fanatics who disregard life, but the inaction that continues to increase during battle also plays a big role.
They called it “reception” because it was a secret technique that allowed the spirit and flesh of a god to descend upon one’s body. The longer the battle went on, the more physical strength and magical power increased rather than tiring out.
I don’t know the principles.
I just think that maybe the power they get after death is the price they pay for offering their souls to the gods.
However, in theory, they can display almost infinite physical strength and magical power as long as their mental power supports them, so most forces are reluctant to directly clash with them.
Theo granted [Spirituality] to both of his eyes and observed the changes in the magical power surrounding the blood priest.
Then, I saw magical power flowing out from the auror, rising up my spine and reaching my head.
‘You’re knocking on the door? Are you trying to strengthen your thoughts? But wouldn’t that normally make you go crazy?’
Theo was unable to readily understand the principles of blood light harmony.
I was looking into it because I thought I could get a hint about the sublimation of the mind, body, and spirit when the quest came up.
The content itself was full of things that were difficult to understand.
The brain is a mysterious area with much yet to be discovered.
Although Theodosius was able to utilize the brain gate thanks to Amon’s book of magic, it was still difficult to say that he understood it.
But you just pound that place with your magic?
It was no different from suicide.
However, the Blood Priest was using his magical power in that way, and was even achieving physical strength and magical power amplification as a result.
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That means there’s some secret there.
‘Using the brain gate to control the rampaging magical power… … It seems like it could be helpful to me too. Is there anything I can learn?’
For a moment, Theo thought about doing exactly what the guy was doing, but shook his head, thinking it would be dangerous.
Perhaps I didn’t know that such fanaticism was the price for carelessly messing with the brain.
‘Still, I think I might be able to get some hints.’
The amplification of magical power seemed to have something to do with the heat that was emanating from Theo.
Theo was deep in thought, but then his mind wandered to something else.
‘Wait a minute. Doesn’t strengthening the idea mean that I can look into it from my side?’
If we utilize hatchling sync, wouldn’t we be able to figure out something related to blood light harmony?
Plus, you might even be able to see what they’re up to.
‘Let’s try.’
Theo pushed himself harder at that thought,
Shhhhhh!
In an instant, he changed his form from the Ma-Ryong-Yuk-Ye to the 24-Move Plum Blossom Sword.
In an instant, waves of plum blossoms fill the sky.
The dragon’s claws also became much faster.
“What a foolish offering. Do you think that kind of trickery will make a difference… …!”
The blood priest thought that Theo was making a last-ditch effort because he felt that he was at a disadvantage, so he was about to laugh it off, but was surprised when Theo’s new form suddenly disappeared.
I missed the movement because my vision was blurred by the hot wind and thunder.
[Add 10 additional stats to Dexterity.] [Agility: 79 → 89] [Movement becomes smoother.] [Attack speed increases.]
Theo invested all of the extra stats he gained from leveling up while completing the first scenario quest into Dexterity, gaining explosive speed.
and,
<Pungroejin – Jilpungyeong>
A harsh wind swept over Theo.
Because of that, when the Blood Priest turned his body in the opposite direction to find Theo a beat later, Theo was already trying to get close.
Kwak!
My head was grabbed by a hand that reached out like lightning.
What are you trying to do!
The eyes of the blood priest were shouting through the gaps between his fingers.
“What are you doing?”
But before the question could be asked, Theo was already sneer-ing.
“I plan on opening your head.”
[‘Skill: Hatchling Synchro’ reads the latent thoughts.]
Theo and the Blood Priest’s eyes met.
At that moment,
Hwaaaaak!
Theo felt himself sinking deep into the world of consciousness, beyond the eyes of the Blood Priest.
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And at that moment,
The deepest part of the guy’s subconscious world.
From that deep abyss, something huge was seen raising its head.
thud……!
Theo felt his heart sink.
A being that huge.
It seemed like Kyle or Hilda were watching.
“What are you? What are you doing to disturb my sleep?”
How the bastard of the Return Sword Family lives
