The Return of Apocalypses Tyrant

Episode 225

[This is the Sword Tomb… I had only heard about it, but when I came here in person, I understood why Muryeong hid it so well.]

Carlos, who entered the Sword Tomb under Yeonhwa’s guidance, looked around curiously.

[It has to be that way. Yaksas are people who have dedicated their lives to learning the art of magic. Among them, this is the place where all the spiritual energies of past leaders who stood at the peak are gathered.]

Nameless answered proudly.

[Not only that, but in Geommyo, there is the Eternal Buddha, a spirit core that can melt all the weapons in the world, so it is a place coveted by all the martial arts masters in the world.]

Kugggggggg….

As Yeonhwa finished speaking, the door to the workshop at the top of Geommyo opened. This was opened.

Grumbling…!!

When the door opened, there was still a burning heat inside.

[It’s incredible…]

Carlos couldn’t keep his mouth shut as he watched the molten metal flowing along the pipe.

As the leader of the demon race, he was not surprised by the heat in the workshop.

What he felt was spiritual energy condensed in the flowing molten iron.

Chiik…!!

When he put his finger into the molten iron, his finger instantly melted into shapeless form.

Although it had grown back, the black soot remained on the newly grown fingers.

[I guess it’s no exaggeration to say that I can melt all the weapons in the world.]

Carlos muttered, licking the soot left on his knuckles.

[I will start working now. I ask you to protect this place while I extract the soul inside the weapon.]

[Guard this place? From what?]

Carlos tilted his head at Yeonhwa’s words.

[You will find out soon.]

Yeonhwa smiled strangely at him, picked up the huge hammer in the workshop, and swung it with all her might.

Kaan―――!!!

As the hammer hit the window, a clear sound echoed throughout the workshop.

But even for a moment

[Keeeeeeek――!!!]

[Cruch…! Crrrrrrr…!!]

[What is that?]

Carlos shouted in confusion at the black crowd coming up the stairs.

[As I said, this place is fuller of spiritual energy than any other place. Being full of spiritual energy also means that you are always threatened by those who consume spiritual energy.]

Unlike him who was confused, Yeonhwa spoke as if she was used to it.

[Especially at the moment when the aeons of Buddha are opened, this is when the spiritual energy is at its fullest, so all kinds of hungry spirits will rush in. Please protect this place from them while the work is in progress.]

[You’re doing all sorts of things!!]

As he said, Carlos’s appearance had already turned into a devil.

[You stay here. If you summon Leoric’s soul, you have to use demonic arts to add flesh to his soul.]

That was then.

Yakshas, including Mu-myeong, stepped forward to block him.

[That is correct. It is natural for the yakshas to take care of what happened in the yaksha world.]

[Is there any question?]

Kwaang―――!!

As if they had been waiting, Mu-myeong, Mu-hwi, and Gyu-ryu jumped into the waves of the surging ghosts.

bang-!! Kwaaaang―――!!!

With the explosion of alcohol, ghostly spirits began to explode everywhere like a balloon bursting.

[Okay.]

Although the three people could not be seen because they were surrounded by ghosts, Yeonhwa went into the workshop holding a spear as if she had no worries at all.

[This is… it looks like there’s no room for me.]

[Isn’t that a good thing? Your power should be used for more important things.]

[Well, it’s a good thing for me, but I wonder if Leoric’s last relic will arrive in time.]

[….]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah-

At that moment, flames began to rise in the workshop’s chimney.

[Well, the die has been cast and all we can do is wait.]

Carlos said in a low voice, looking at the bright blue flame.

“In my past life, I was not a revealer, I was just a test subject who was injected with necromancy through Choi Hwi-soo’s experiments. The necromantic arts I could use were only low-level. “Does it make sense for me to make a contract with Leoric, the highest level soul?”

[According to common sense, this is impossible. If the difference in capabilities is large, the magician may be eaten by the soul soldier if done incorrectly.]

“Then how did they twist that common sense?”

The two people couldn’t find an answer to Namgung’s words and just stared at the Mulkkeoemi workshop.

“Because that common sense was wrong from the beginning.”

[What does that mean?]

“After obtaining the highest level of necromancy through the Three Poison Gates, all the levels applied to the skills disappeared. In general, level is a measure of ability. But what about the thing itself disappearing?”

[Does this mean that the strength of one’s abilities is not the only measure of necromancy?]

Latea spoke in a low voice in response to Namgung’s words.

“okay. What is important is the mutual bond that will ultimately lead to a contract. “The deeper the bond, the stronger it becomes.”

Namgung took out Leoric’s dagger from his arms.

“Latea. You said that as you obtain more artifacts, you can gradually feel Leoric’s power. That’s why they say this dagger is like a compass that chases down treasures.”

[Yes.]

“But I am not like that. In fact, I couldn’t find any clues to finding Leoric in this dagger. “What is the difference between you and me?”

[Hmm…]

“That’s because, unlike you, I have no connection to his relics. Unlike you, who know the existence of the dagger, I have never used this dagger in my past life.”

He handed the dagger to Lathea.

“Maybe that’s why the dagger didn’t react to me even when I found the Spear of Hydra with Leoric’s soul in it. Perhaps my relationship ended when I got the helmet from the Three Dogs Gate. And your bond will end at that dagger.”

[So… how are you going to find your father’s last relic?]

“So I decided to use a different method. Among those who remain, who has the deepest connection to Leoric?”

[My father hasn’t even been unsealed yet. That means that only people who have been in contact with him in a time other than the present can do it… Is there anyone other than you and me like that?]

“Yes. “Have you not noticed at some point that there isn’t a single chatty guy?”

[…What?]

At Namgung’s question, Latea looked at him with a puzzled expression.

[No way…]

[All 666666 nobles who followed me were swept away by that guy. If bad luck is fate, then no one has a deeper relationship with him than I do.]

That was then.

Easy profit…!!

A gust of wind rose in front of Namgung, and Natas’ spiritual body appeared.

[I can’t believe it. The person who can find my father’s relic… is the Demon King?]

[I didn’t want to do it either?]

[So… did you really find the relic?]

[No.]

[…What?] It’s not

what I expected. Latea couldn’t hide her bewildered expression at Natas’ otherwise cold answer.

[No matter how close I am to this guy, what do I know about him? He’s just an enemy who killed my clan.]

[Then… what did he do?]

[I was just thinking about how he could kill my clan. The reason why a soul soldier summoned through low-level necromancy could have such incredible power.]

Boom –

That was then.

Natas laid down her thick armor in front of her.

Numbering 8-2

Name: Balrog’s Armor

Grade: Legendary (First)

▶ Armor made from the skin of Balrog, one of the three demon kings.

▶ It has strong defense power, but unless the wearer is alive, the wearer is cursed.

▶ Nullifies the damage from all physical attacks.

▶ Reduces the damage from all magic attacks by half.

[No matter how much I think about it, this is all there is.]

The Demon King looked at Namgung.

And when he nodded, he smiled proudly, as expected.

[What is this? What does the Demon King’s armor have to do with my father?]

[It appears that your father wore it in a past life. Since it cannot be worn by a living person, it was probably when he became a soul soldier.]

[My father was wearing this?]

[Because his relics are not necessarily the ones he had when he was alive.]

[But…]

Lathea I bit my lip.

However, the numbering written on the armor was undeniable evidence.

This is because both Leoric’s dagger and helmet were weapons with the 8th number.

[Even if you don’t believe the devil’s words, you believe in the numbering? The Yoran clan, who were plotting a rebellion against God, have also become clowns at the carnival.]

Carlos chuckled as he looked at her like that.

[Be careful!!]

It was then.

As they turned their heads at Gyu-ryu’s shout, a wave of ghosts surging from below instantly surged and attacked them.

Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

The people present hurriedly stepped back.

However, Namgung stood still without moving even in the waves of spiritual energy.

[What…]

As the black smoke that had risen gradually cleared, Latea felt as if her heart was beating without her knowledge.

[Be careful.]

An old, deep voice came from behind the smoke.

The voice, which gave a feeling of intimidation that made my stomach tingle, truly had the dignity of a king.

Cooung-

Something still shapeless and as hazy as smoke moved inside the armor.

[You are important.]

“Those who are not weak enough to be protected… but those who have the power to protect are welcome.”

Namgung smiled slightly as he looked at the blurry soul.

“Carlos get ready to make a body for him. “It is the return of the great king.”

Gulp –

There was no need to check the invisible but moving energy that could be felt inside the armor.

Lord Leoric.

A human king who rebelled against God.

It was funny that the leader of the demon race felt fear of a mere human, but it was natural to him who knew Leoric’s strength more than anyone else.

[It’s been a long time…]

Carlos twitched one corner of his mouth awkwardly towards Leoric.

[There is nothing to say as an apology, but I will use all my magic to create a body suitable for you.]

Sreung –

Leoric turned around instead of answering.

As a spirit, his footsteps could not be heard yet, but strangely enough, the people here felt as if the earth was shaking every time he moved.

[The body is not in a hurry.]

Kwajik-!!

[Keeeeeeek…!!]

He stretched out his hand and grabbed the ghost’s head.

Wow…!!

The ghost’s head exploded in an instant, its body shattered, and the scattered black smoke covered Leoric’s spirit body.

[Give me your sword.]

The shape of the transparent spirit body was made of smoke. When

Namgung

threw the [Kimmyeongsword] he was holding at him, Leoric cut the sword horizontally.

Kwahiah ah ah ah Ahh

As if there was a sudden storm, all the spirits that had filled the bottom of the hill disappeared in an instant.

…!!!

Everyone was astonished at the absurd sight, and the yakshas who were using the dragons in the ghost looked up with bewildered expressions.

[I want to fight.]