Light of Arad: The First to Walk - Chapter 151



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151

The Fourth Apostle, Cassius.

The nickname is ‘the one who wets steel with blood’.

A sword demon with a body size approximately 1.5 times larger than that of an adult male.

A warrior who has honed his fighting skills to the limit, and has become strong enough to virtually conquer the planet Ekon where he lived with only two swords, and accept the power of an apostle.

Information like this about Casillas flashed through Jinseong’s mind.

After all, that wasn’t what was important to Jinseong at the moment.

‘Why is Casillas here-.’

Of course, Cassius is one of the apostles who becomes entangled with adventurers.

It is not like they meet in a ‘fighting style’ like Lotus or Diregie, but rather, they are involved in an affair with another apostle, so in a way, it is a peaceful first meeting that does not fit the nickname of battle maniac.

Since he knew exactly when and where that part took place, Jinseong couldn’t help but feel flustered.

Here, in the dungeon area: Power Station, etc., Cassias should not be present.

‘- Above all, if this is contamination, it can’t be controlled anymore.’

If it’s pollution, the situation is even worse.

In the Lotus and Diregie incidents, the reason the was able to intervene through the pollution was because the apostles in question had been weakened.

Cassius is one of the best among the Apostles in terms of fighting prowess.

He was not particularly weak, so they immediately infected him with contamination and transferred him?

‘Now, contamination and all – are you just going to kill the adventurers? Send Cassias down and immediately Nemer’s plan… … No, no.’

Jinseong, realizing that his train of thought was not normal due to the pain, tightly closed his eyes and opened them.

If direct intervention in this way had been possible, there would have been no reason to waste time with petty tricks in the first place.

If the operation was to contaminate normal apostles and send them to adventurers to assassinate them, the blades that needed to be forged would have broken long ago. Dozens, hundreds of them.

‘That is, if you are not trying to break the adventurer… … the one who wants to become a forged blade in that way. If you could not do it, and will not be able to do it in the future… … .’

That means there are other plans.

Jinseong could tell what the plan was, so he suppressed the pain in his chest and barely raised his head to look up.

The apostle, Cassias, looks around as if he doesn’t even notice Jinseong, who is lying on the floor.

What if he suddenly appeared in the dungeon area: Power Station?

If he is indeed contaminated and also on some kind of mission.

“Keuk! Gasp, gasp…….”

Jinseong barely managed to get up from his seat.

I had to use the greatsword as a staff to stand properly.

But the eyes were alive.

Jinseong glared at Casillas.

“hmm…….”

The one who soaked blood with steel tilted his head while receiving Jinseong’s gaze.

An urgent voice rang in Jinseong’s head.

[I don’t know what stupid thoughts you’re thinking, but back off, Jinseong. Back off! You’re about to clash with that guy-.]

“Shh, I want to do that too. I’m the one who wants to run away more than anyone else, Heukgu. But… Ugh. Kkueukkut!”

Jinseong had his dislocated shoulder put back into place.

He was truly grateful for the Dark Knight’s body, which was overwhelmingly trained compared to his ordinary body.

‘But even Casillas, who caused this level of damage, is amazing, haha.’

It’s a situation where you find yourself laughing without even realizing it.

Jinseong stood tall in front of Casillas.

I didn’t drink the teleportation potion. What I took out from my [Inventory] was , which restores 30% of HP.

Jinseong straightened his back as he felt his stamina recovering just by chewing the bread.

Cassillas nodded as if he realized it as he slowly but surely raised his sword.

“How strange.”

The muttering voice of an apostle.

Hearing those words, Jinseong was convinced that not running away right away was the right choice.

‘I have to check.’

What is the spirit he spoke of?

What is the true meaning of those words that were spoken as if searching for something?

Because we cannot directly eliminate those who will become [Forged Blades].

Has Jinseong, the [tongs], decided to directly exclude himself?

Considering the possibility that he may have come into contact with the , the amount and quality of information that Jinseong himself must obtain from Kashias right in front of him is by no means low.

“Have you come to kill me… to destroy me? Is that what you were ordered to do?”

Jinseong spoke confidently in front of Casillas.

Casillas’s eyebrows furrowed.

“Orders? Do you think I’m the one receiving orders? How dare you use such language without any respect, you insolent brat!”

The scolding voice of Cassius dug into Jinseong’s skin.

In reality, could the tingling sensation just be an illusion caused by his momentum?

Jinseong did not back down.

“Well, you probably don’t realize it. No one has ever been fully aware of it, so even if you’re sane, there’s no way Kashias would realize it. But… I have to check. How did you get here? What’s your purpose?”

Even Lotus, who was the most outstanding of the apostles in terms of spirituality, was unaware that he had been contaminated.

What about Kashias, who is a physical combat specialist?

Jinseong carefully picked up the sword.

Casillas’ red eyes widened.

Jinseong took a deep breath as he looked at the sight.

What is your current physical condition? How is your body?

Is your dislocated shoulder feeling slightly hot, but is it so hot that it interferes with your movement?

What about your fingers, wrists, and forearms that feel like their bones are crumbling?

‘It was definitely a fracture… … In times like this, the ‘game system’s’ judgment is actually better.’

It’s a little sore, but that’s okay.

If it were real, if it was the real body before it was possessed, it would still be rolling around and screaming, but the damage has been significantly recovered.

If all of these areas are healed by a consumable item that restores HP, it means that you can endure it unless you are judged to be an instant death.

“Hoooo─────. In that sense, I’m nervous. I’m going to have to fight with Kashiyas.”

“”Puhahahaha! Are you trying to make me laugh? You must be out of your mind from fear.”

“Hmm? No, no, I’m fine. My mind is clearer than ever. I’ve never been so blown away before, so I’ve even learned something new.”

In terms of game terms, it was an attack that would have worn away at least 70% of HP, or maybe even close to 90%.

For Jinseong, who had avoided cases like this even when dealing with the apostles up until now, this could literally be seen as acquiring new information.

“……You talk as if you know everything about me, and yet you want to compete with me? And you’re doing it in your right mind? Do you think you can survive?”

As Casillas said, if only we could survive.

Jinseong did not answer.

What rang in my head was Heukgu’s voice.

[Jinseong, don’t do anything crazy. That guy… … I hate to admit it, but-.]

“I know, I know. Right now… just listen to me.”

There is no way Jinseong doesn’t know Casillas’ skills.

‘I guess you could say it’s on par with Soldoros. It’s possible that it might be slightly weaker, but… … it’s probably only a difference that can be felt between the best masters of that level. As for me right now, I’d literally be torn to pieces in an instant.’

There’s no way you wouldn’t know about the Soldoros vs. Cassillas showdown, which also appears in the animated cutscene of the game Dungeon & Fighter.

What would be the result if Casillas and Jinseong himself competed?

“Hahahaha! Good, good!”

He smiled coolly and scratched his protruding stomach.

Then suddenly, all movement stopped.

“If you thought I would let you off just because you’re human, you’re mistaken. The reason I came to you in the first place-. Hehe, right, I guess there’s no need to talk about it. If you volunteer to die-”

The Fourth Apostle, the one who soaks steel with blood.

“-I’ll turn everything into dust along with all the disgusting memories you don’t want to remember.”

Cassillas slowly drew his sword.

Jinseong’s grip also became stronger.

“Haaaaaahh …

I took a slow breath.

Jinseongdo and Casillasdo.

Inhalation and exhalation, eye contact, inside the Trombe power plant where not even the wind blows.

Chit-.

At that moment, there was a noise as if there was a power leak somewhere.

Kwaaaaa …

A storm arose.

* * *

It happened in an instant.

The explosion was so powerful that it blew away not only the iron stairs, but also the surrounding railings, hanging wires, and even the ceiling.

In the case of an attack with this level of aftershock, the only response Jinseong can make is, at best, a few invincibility-related skills.

Even if you reach level 70 and equip items like the , you won’t have enough power to deal with Apostle Cassias.

But the real problem was Casillas’ speed.

The shortest invincible skill you can shout is ultimately , but how will you deal with his attacks that rush in faster than you can spit out the skill name?

It is impossible to predict and use short-term invincibility such as , or to endure by using early, which has a little more invincibility time.

The Fourth Apostle, who has trained his combat skills to the limit, will read all of that.

Just a flicker of the pupils of Jinseong’s eyes, a single breath, or a twitch of a tiny muscle.

Jinseong couldn’t possibly not know this.

So why does he want to face Casillas?

Pushushush… … .

As the dust settled, the figure of Casillas was revealed.

It was the place where Jinseong had been standing until just a moment ago.

Was it a sudden acceleration followed by a sudden stop? The ground where Casillas had stepped was hollow.

He slowly took his foot away.

There was no such thing as a real body crushed there.

It was only natural. Not a single drop of blood flowed from Cassius’ sword.

The corners of his mouth slowly went up.

“……That’s interesting.”

Casillas said.

Then he turned his head.

Towards the place where Casillas himself had been standing a moment ago.

Looking at Jinseong standing there.

“Another direction has reached the realm… surrounded by an unknown power.”

He said.

“Hoo, hoo, hoo…….”

Jinseong was breathing heavily, as if he hadn’t fully adapted yet.

Even in the midst of all this, do you have the luxury of nodding your head?

Perhaps it was because of the thrill of knowing that his adventure had come true.

The fact that he survived the sword fight with Casillas.

In other words, it works.

“Black goo. Again.”

Shwaaaaah… … !

Something black swirled around Jinseong’s body and then disappeared.

“hmm.”

The pitch-black aura that made even Kashias flinch for a moment soon enveloped Jinseong and disappeared.

Plain: Only those possessed by Arad can use this, borrowing the power of the one who became the origin/original form of the item.

This is what Jinseong believed.

Black Ball, defense set.

It dramatically increases Jinseong’s own agility, speed, and explosive power of his body.

But speed alone may be enough to dodge, but it is no match for Casillas.

Of course, Jinseong knows.

So Jinseong is reciting the names of others.

“Solderos. And-.”

Weapon Master Soldoros, , level limit is 50, weapon.

“-Yang-eol.”

Divine Sword Yang-Eol, , level limit 70, auxiliary equipment.

The rulers of the [Tower of Despair], and those with the strongest, best, and most powerful abilities among the current Plain: Arad humans, are borrowing their energy.

“Let’s go, Casillas.”

The most perfect appearance of the ear inspector has disappeared.

───────────… … !!!!

There has been another explosion at the Trombe power plant.