Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 88



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Episode 88

There is a small hill a little to the west of the Beast Palace.

A place where you can see all around without anything blocking your view, even though it is not very high.

There he was.

Blood sect leader Gokcheonjin.

He looked around as if he had no interest in the battlefield where the Blood Cult and the Beast Palace were fighting each other.

On one side, wide open grasslands, on the other, lush jungle.

And what a force overflowing like this.

“Kk, k, k. I really like this place. Why didn’t I think of coming here sooner?”

It has been more than thirty years since he was driven out of the Central Plains and went into hiding in Mt. Gyerim.

He headed towards the Central Plains under the banner of returning all living things to emptiness.

At that time, ten thousand blood demons were also put forward.

As a result, they were unable to overcome the combined attacks of Jeong and Sapa and fled to the Central Plains.

“I should have done it like this back then. Tsk tsk. Look at that savage’s magnificent body. If I had turned all those guys into blood demons, the Central Plains would already be in my hands.”

“It must have been difficult.”

Hwang Sam-dok, who had been surveying the battlefield, opened his mouth.

He leads the Blood Corps, comprised of 100 of the most elite Blood Cult members, and is currently in charge of military roles.

“Why? You have such a useful body. You seem strong-willed too.”

“I once captured several warriors of the Beast Palace and used the Soul-wielding Technique on them.”

“What was the result?”

The Blood Cult’s method of soul-splitting creates blood demons.

Those with weak wills will have their souls stolen and become blood demons, while those with strong wills will overcome the pain and become wall blood demons.

“Everyone overcame the pain… … .”

“As expected. Hehe. Those uncivilized savages have strong wills. But?”

“They all committed suicide.”

Gokcheonjin made a face as if he couldn’t understand.

Those who overcome pain become bloodthirsty men.

It means that you will become a much stronger being than before the Great Law.

Most people embrace its power.

“Ugh. That’s what they call a stupid savage. Anyway, how’s it going?”

“As expected, when I turned south, they opened the gate and walked out on their own.”

If we had just locked the gate and held out, the Blood Cult would have suffered enormous damage as well.

Of course, there’s nothing to be sorry about, but it’s also true that it takes a lot of time and effort to recreate it.

“But why does it take so long?”

“That… … is not easy. Even if one of their arms is ripped off and they are stabbed all over their body with swords, they won’t back down. There are quite a few masters with great skills.”

Only then did the Blood Cult Leader look down at the battlefield.

Beast Archers swinging their swords madly, surrounded by blood demons that squirm like grains of sand.

One of them was cutting through not only the blood demons but also the hard skin of the wall demons as if cutting paper.

“Hoo… … Is that guy the one who replaces the Beast King? Is he Dammu-gun?”

“That’s right. And it’s not just him, those guys you see over there are no easy opponents either.”

Hwang Sam-dok pointed to the east.

Those guys who came in from the side and threw the battlefield into disarray.

Despite being clearly isolated, its momentum was not broken.

One guy in particular stands out as a head.

Rampant like a mad bear on the battlefield.

Every time the giant sword was swung, three or four blood demons would fall.

Truly tremendous power.

“Tsk tsk. We have to hit their heads. That will break their spirits.”

“What do you mean by head… ?”

Gokcheonjin raised his thin, white finger and pointed to a place.

Beast Palace.

“Isn’t that the head of the Beast Palace over there? The sick Beast King and the old priestess!”

If they are uncivilized guys who swing their swords for reasons like belief, then all we have to do is get rid of that belief.

“We’re already trying to break through the gate, but it’s not easy to break through the guys blocking the gate.”

Hwang Sam-dok looked at the gate of the Beast Palace.

Blood demons rushing in a rush to enter the Beast Palace.

What blocks their path are two hundred warriors of the Beast Palace, huge as bears.

Even though his whole body was already covered in wounds, he didn’t take a single step back.

“You’re stupid. Look at the castle walls. They’re empty. Sneak into the western wall over there and find the Beast King and the Priestess.”

No matter how great the Beast King was, he is now just a sick old man who can’t even move.

But just in case, we should send about ten of each of the bloodthirsty demons.

While Hwang Sam-dok was making plans, the leader continued to speak.

“You can’t just kill them.”

“then…….”

“Cut off his head and hang him on top of the Beast Palace. So that he can be seen from anywhere on the battlefield. Hehe.”

If those who are fighting fiercely over there witness the severed heads of the Beast King and the Priestess… … .

“That’s the end of this war. Hehehe.”

Blood sect leader Gokcheonjin brought the teacup in his hand to his lips with a bitter smile.

* * *

I left the forest and spread out my arms like crazy.

Close enough that you can hear the sound of blades clashing.

If so, that means he opened the gate and came out.

I guess I have to hurry.

It’s time to change the situation on the battlefield.

Now that I have acquired that ability.

“uh?”

I saw a familiar face in front of me.

A warrior of the Beast Palace running madly towards the Beast Palace.

A blue pheasant was flying over his head.

“Green Book!”

Although he is behind me, he is a warrior who has received the imprint of Songol.

The fastest bird in the world. The songol.

He said he was going to Biyungnokdong, but he had already finished up some family business and was heading to the Beast Palace.

“Ah! To meet you here… … .”

“Is Byeonnok-dong okay?”

It was he who aimed his sword at his own family.

However, the first place we headed to when we heard news of war was also Biyeongnok-dong.

“… … There were strange monsters running wild. Let’s clean up first and head to the Beast Palace. How was Namcheon Damdong?”

“Well, there are trustworthy people there.”

Warriors led by Nam Woong-dae-ju Gam Cheol-woo.

And mother… … .

Oh, and of course, there’s Deoksam, the absolute master of spearmanship who handles his spear like chopsticks.

“Green Book. It’s likely that we’ll be pushed back on the battlefield.”

“I guess so.”

I heard that in the old war between the Blood Cult and the Central Plains, three would cling to one Blood Demon.

A warrior from the Beast Palace could probably handle them alone, but their numbers are simply overwhelming.

My father, my uncle, and the warriors of the Iron Youngdae of Namcheon Damdong and the Iron Woongdan of the Beast Palace are all great masters.

However, there is a limit to the number of enemies a single expert can face.

Fighting and war are different.

He must be surrounded by enemies surging towards him in a pitch-black manner, swinging his sword without stopping.

“Once I get to the battlefield, I’ll change the landscape. I’ll gallop into the middle.”

The newly acquired power of a true red dragon.

The first Beast King of the past showed… … .

“Nok Seung-seo, you just need to follow me and take care of the guys who stick to me. So that I don’t have to worry about what’s behind me. Right now, you’re the only one in the Beast Palace who can keep up with my speed.”

“Okay. I promise I’ll protect you with my life.”

Nok Seung-seo didn’t ask what to do.

Absolute trust in me.

“Okay, let’s go now! We have to show those Blood Cult bastards the flames of the Beast Palace, which are hotter than hell… … .”

* * *

Beast Palace, Cheoningak.

A place where a priestess stays.

“Ha. It’s all my fault.”

The priestess looked out the window and reproached herself.

In the vast grasslands far away, warriors of the Beast Palace and evil monsters were fighting each other.

‘I should have warned you in advance… … .’

Just because she’s a priestess doesn’t mean she can read the future.

But I should have read that such evil monsters would wreak havoc on the land of Namman.

“Somehow the calculation tree in the divine calculation tube won’t come out. Sigh.”

A shinsantong is a tool used for fortune telling.

You can pick one of the many trees inside and get a glimpse into the future.

I was wondering why my fortune hadn’t come out for some time now.

“I should have noticed that a disaster was approaching that could not be seen through objects. Even at this age, I still lack learning.”

It’s already been seventy years since I started living as a priestess of the Beast Palace.

He had just found a child to take his place.

It was rather fortunate that they had not yet brought him into the palace.

“By the way, what should I do with those kids? Ahh… … .”

The shouts of warriors could be heard outside the window.

Along with the screams of the flying objects colliding.

I looked out the window, holding my trembling heart.

In the distance, I could see the Beast Palace warriors.

His whole body was covered in blood, and he was swinging a toothless sword in all directions.

A sad and miserable sight.

Monsters that had lost their wits were attacking the warriors of the Beast Palace.

We’ve managed to hold out somehow so far, but we’ll all fall to those overwhelming numbers one day.

“Ugh… … .”

I put strength into my trembling legs and headed towards the door.

The warriors who were guarding Cheoningak had already long ago rushed to the battlefield.

Unlike the fierce battle outside, the hallway outside the door was quiet.

‘We must go up the wall and pray that all the warriors return safely.’

What good is politeness these days?

But she is the only priestess of the Beast Palace.

This is all he can do for the warriors who risk their lives to fight for the palace.

Giving them confidence that the Beast Palace will win.

From the highest point of the wall, I will pray and pray that those children will return alive.

Squeak.

I opened the door and went out.

A calmness different from the fierce outside.

A priestess who was walking slowly down a dark hallway stopped.

‘It’s ominous… … .’

The dirty, evil feeling I get at the end of that hallway.

There are things that shouldn’t be here.

He shouted at them.

“How dare you, wicked ones, set foot in the sacred beast palace! Can’t you just retreat!”

A voice so loud that it was hard to believe it came from a priestess of such small stature.

Her voice echoed through the narrow hallway.

“Kukukuk… … .”

A strange laughter is heard in the darkness.

Sticky, like being covered in dirty filth.

The voice that follows is heard.

The voice that gave me goosebumps just hearing it spoke.

“… … Found it!”

And out of the darkness they appeared.

Bloodshot eyes filled with sadness.

Smooth skin with an ominous blue tint.

Ten bloodthirsty mines.

‘You came to kill me… … .’

The priestess closed her eyes as she watched the monsters slowly approaching.

There is nowhere to run.

All the warriors in the palace are fighting the enemies, so there is no one to come protect him.

Of course, that’s what should be done.

What’s so great about the life of an old priestess who has lived long enough?

“May the Beast Palace and the land of Namman be protected… … .”

He chanted it like a spell.

Hoping that his final prophecy would come true.

‘I will die here, but the Beast Palace will not collapse. That guy was definitely destined to become the king of this place… … .’

Dam-myeong’s face came to mind.

A child who received the imprint of the dark dragon with his own hands.

You told me to live a long and healthy life.

Shouldn’t he see himself ascending to the throne? … .

“I can’t keep my promise to you… … .”

The days I lived as a priestess of the Beast Palace flashed through my mind.

A position of immense honor.

Those glorious days.

The smell of a rotting corpse assaults my nostrils.

We got close enough to hear the monsters breathing.

Now it’s time to end your life.

“Phew… … .”

She breathed her last as a priestess of the Beast Palace.

That moment.

Crunch.

The sound of something breaking.

And then a familiar voice follows.

“Where the hell are these crazy kids… … .”

I opened my closed eyes.

The monster that was approaching him was slowly collapsing.

With his neck cut off.

And that all too familiar back.

“iced coffee…….”

A man who once turned his back to protect himself.

But in return he lost an arm.

“You old hag. You should just stay in your room and pray. Why are you crawling out here and making a fuss? Hehe.”

A warrior of the Beast Palace who has fought on the battlefield his entire life.

After losing one arm, he raises warriors to protect this land.

And to myself, there is someone I am infinitely grateful to… … .

Mujinbaek.

He was standing in front of the monsters.

Tears poured out of the priestess’ wrinkled eyes.