Light of Arad: The First to Walk - Chapter 183



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183

It wasn’t just gunships that took off from Noble Sky.

The number of gunships that landed on Anton’s immobile shell was indescribable.

It was worth it.

No more fear of massive damage from breath.

In addition, the volcano that revealed Anton’s overflowing vitality was black and cold.

“Spew it again, you turtle! Spit out that energy you swallowed again!”

“This is what happens when you can’t spread volcanic ash! This is revenge for my comrades who were on the gunship that crashed a while ago!”

It wasn’t just the eyes that lit up.

Because the fire pouring out of the gun held by the Heavenly Army was taking down the Tartan born from the fire-eating Anton.

“Damn Tartan bastards, revenge!”

“One more Tartan! Even though he’s just a nameless rascal, I’ll take him down!”

“There is something we can do too! Remember our fallen comrades!”

What good would it do to destroy one or two Tartans that are endlessly reproducing within Anton’s body?

The defeatism that it was meaningless unless you got rid of a named monster or a subordinate who was worthy of Anton’s approval had long since disappeared.

“Clear a path for the elite forces of the Noble Sky to enter the interior of the Black Volcano! Our job is to advance the adventurers, and-.”

It was natural.

What was it that I just witnessed before my eyes?

“-Heavenly hero! It is enough to just assist Jinseong-nim’s advance by blocking Anton’s breath!”

It wasn’t some strange trick.

It was a power-versus-power confrontation, a clash, so to speak.

It wasn’t about using any fancy numbers, tactics, schemes, or schemes against the giant Anton.

The enemy’s power was suppressed by the power of the friendly forces.

“But in fact, couldn’t Commander Jackter Eagle-Eye, Colonel Yun, and people like Sir Naen Siger have taken refuge in other warships?”

And that too without any temporary refuge for the Commander-in-Chief.

At Chili Shrimp’s one word, Lionel replied.

“If that were the case, I wouldn’t have been this encouraged. This overwhelming achievement that you, Jinseong, have accomplished… could have been downgraded to something like a ‘maybe-or-may-not-work operation’. The Commander-in-Chief took into consideration the situation after Jinseong blocked the breath and did not take action.”

It was a gamble for the executives, but for the soldiers, it was a shock therapy that was enough to completely change their mental state, which was consumed by fear and anxiety!

“That’s true. Even if the company is on the verge of collapse, the CEO can’t run away. That makes sense.”

“Huh? What kind of metaphor is that? Sister, what did you do when you were out?”

“Ahem, anyway, that’s fine. Anyway, it’s nice to have less to worry about with mobs. I’ve been around countless times, but this is the first time I’ve seen something like this, okay.”

At least one thing was certain.

The fact that the Celestial Army, which is more energetic than ever, has made it easier to defeat Anton.

In addition, what about the information about Chili Shrimp, who was possessed by Plain: Arad and made a living as ‘Anton Zell’, and the current situation?

“Then, as originally planned, Mr. Chili Shrimp will break one barrier, and under the command of Colonel Lionel and General Hiram, Mr. Vivi and Mr. Naen Sigur will break one barrier. And I will do one. A total of three barriers, and then we will go straight to capture Egen.”

Jinseong said, tightly clutching .

It was a speed battle that destroyed Anton’s heart before he could even come to his senses.

* * *

Even though the volcano’s heat has been blocked, in order to infiltrate there, we must deal with the protective shield blocking the volcano that is protecting Anton’s heart.

Even during the Anton Raid content in the game Dungeon & Fighter, you had to go through ‘Energy Block’ before entering the ‘Black Volcano’ dungeon.

‘The situation itself is the same as before. After destroying at least 3 energy blockers, enter the boss room and deal with Egen.’

One advantage is that in the game, you had to repeatedly clear the ‘Energy Block’ dungeon to prepare to enter the Black Volcano, but in reality, that’s not the case.

The information that you can enter the Black Volcano right away if you just defeat the boss, ‘Age of Absorption’, made Jinseong happy.

‘In some ways, it’s a more annoying monster than Tog- hehe, it shouldn’t be a problem for me right now.’

There was no hesitation in Jinseong’s movements as he stepped on Anton’s back.

It was also a display of confidence.

How much time has passed since I was possessed by the Dark Knight’s body?

Plain: How long have you been living in Arad?

Although he clearly saw the physical benefits, he was not able to fundamentally demonstrate all the powers that the Dark Knight had in mind.

It has been triggered a few times intermittently and under special conditions, but that’s it.

For Jinseong, who has always played only the role of a catalyst, the success of , which is practically the Dark Knight’s final attack technique and a perfect skill ‘in terms of the setting’, is such a joyful and hopeful thing.

‘When I came in the gunship, Vivi said that my eyes were reversed. I never heard it properly from Kashias, who was summoned by Chili Shrimp, but it’s probably the same. When I use the Dark Knight’s natural power, when I’m in Plain: Arad, and use power outside the system of the game called DnF, that is, the power set by the Dark Knight.’

I am becoming a reverse engineer.

It literally means becoming a dark knight.

The change in the ‘eyes’ that everyone was referring to is occurring.

Remembering that, Jinseong trembled with excitement, but there was still something regrettable.

‘Splitting space and time, or cutting dimensions apart like cutting a cake and moving… … Of course, you can’t do that all the time. After all, there are restrictions.’

It is possible to use forces outside the system.

However, it cannot be used ‘anytime’ or ‘anytime’.

It was clear what it meant that even after becoming aware, it was impossible.

‘The same goes for that skill that’s close to . I can’t just use it carelessly from my perspective because my level is lacking. It’s like an aftereffect, or I feel like all the energy has already drained from my body… … It probably means that I’m not ready yet. In that case, the first condition is… … .’

Maybe level.

In particular, in order to constantly use powers that already exist in the game Dungeon & Fighter, such as , such conditions must be met.

‘There are other things I can do. Opening dimensional rifts is not implemented in the game. That may be why I was able to do it. It exists only in the setting, and is not implemented in the game. Fortunately, I have the ‘background setting ability’ that allows me to do it. In the end, I need to find out more about how to apply this power myself.’

Above all, Jinseong’s will was set ablaze by the fact that he could display abilities other than simply using the Dark Knight’s .

A setting that allows you to divide time and space and move between dimensions.

Although we haven’t mastered it perfectly yet, we should start thinking about how to ‘apply’ this ‘setting’ from now on.

‘Basically, it’s just following the existing system. Like [Portal], if I could use something like that, it would be great. Huh, when you say ‘Dark Knight’s Awakening’, it’s literally infinite power! I think it was something like that-.’

Jinseong smacked his lips in regret.

Obviously, there are explanations of that kind, but I know there are settings that are even more detailed than that.

‘-It’s the same in terms of the level 75 awakening story. It’s closer to the concept of exerting power once with Mehmet’s help. In the end, the real thing is true awakening. You have to get there.’

Facing yourself in an infinite time zone.

In sync with your infinite time zone self.

The Dark Knight’s true awakening is set to bring that power to the present and use it.

The required level is 95.

The level in the game also increases.

The point where you can even control the powers in the setting yourself.

It was a number that could be burdensome at first, but Jinseong’s face was smiling brightly.

“Hehehe, I’m already level 83.”

After blocking Anton’s breath, the current level is 83.

If we succeed in subduing Anton, we should consider it a certainty to have at least 85 points.

[Keep kkeul, it’s good to be happy, but do you know the right way? There’s no way this gluttonous guy has a milestone on his back.]

A happy future confirmed! The voice of Heukgu was heard through the flower garden that spread out in Jinseong’s mind.

As expected, it was a worry that sounded like an accusation, but Jinseong answered confidently.

“Hmm? Oh, this is my first time actually walking around, but… if I really close my eyes and draw, I can do it.”

[Haha, I’ve used that tone a few times.]

“If you noticed it, pretend not to know.”

It was exactly as Jinseong said.

Black Goo only let out a giggling laugh. Jinseong began to have doubts as he listened to the laughter of his ego, who must have already deduced much about Jinseong’s existence.

“But you seem pretty happy? Tacos are just like usual.”

“Crook, crook.”

[There’s no way that would be particularly pleasant. Even if you gained the power to enter the dimensional rift, it’s not like you can connect with ‘the me over there’.]

“That’s what I’m saying. Knowing that, what makes you feel so good?”

It was clear that Heukgu’s voice had risen a tone or so higher than usual.

It was funny sometimes, but I can count on one hand the number of times I laughed as happily as I do now.

The black sphere did not answer.

Jinseong spoke playfully.

“Are you happy about your master’s growth?”

[Stop talking nonsense, Jinseong.]

“Hey, seriously. So tell me, what is it? Why do you feel good- Wait. Did the fragments of Deregi or the sponge chase after me? That’s why you feel good?”

I pretended to be surprised, but this was also a joke.

It was proof that he knew the character of Heukgu very well.

[Click click, that’s acting that’s not working. But… … Yes, if you have expectations, then there are some things that can be done.]

“Hmm? Is there really something there? What is it?”

Heukgu also said this while naturally overlooking Jinseong’s prank.

Another self of the Direzier of the Black Disease.

A somewhat laid-back and playful ego that, to Jinseong’s sense, resembles the personality of Direge from the ‘past patch version’.

What would make Black Goo feel good?

[Mateka… … Because I heard it from a guy called Anton’s Brain.]

“Huh? What? Mateka-.”

[Yes, when he read your mind… … he contacted me too.]

He told me.

It was a single word that instantly made Jinseong’s normally playful expression harden.

“Why are you telling me that now? What did you say?”

Jinseong was quite surprised and asked hurriedly.

But the black goo’s voice was still relaxed.

[It wasn’t really important. Kkk, I stopped talking as soon as I realized that I wasn’t the main body. But before that… … he definitely said.]

“Well, there’s no way you couldn’t read it. So? What did you say?”

Mateca is the one who reads the unconscious and memories that Jinseong didn’t even think about.

It wouldn’t have been that difficult to read that the black ball was similar to Direjia but was also a different entity.

Only after thinking about it that way did Jinseong become curious about the conversation between Mateka, that is, Anton and Heukgu.

Black Goo said.

[The fact that he is heading to the Demon World. And the fact that he is going to the castle of Luke, the old man who never spoke, to get there.]

“That’s right, you saw it when you were with me, right? When you followed Giselle and entered the portal. That’s where you saw Black Goo back then. ‘Castle of the Dead’.”

It was new information to Jinseong.

Before talking to Mateka, wasn’t it a place that Jinseong had already been to?

There was nothing special about it back then, so why would I feel good talking to Mateka now?

It might not have been special to Jinseong.

But the black ball was different.

The existence of information that can explain and solve things that you couldn’t properly understand even after seeing them with your own eyes.

When those two things came together, Black Goo noticed too.

[Yes, that very place. A culmination of technology created by a silent old man. Technology that is enough to connect this place to the Demon World.]

The other self of the Black Disease Direzier continued speaking without hiding his anticipation and excitement.

[-Isn’t that possible, Jinseong?]

The Castle of the Dead, the secret abode of the new 9th Apostle, Luke the Builder.

What did he create to protect himself, to protect his family name?

What’s there?

Heukgu must have heard it from Mateca.

In addition, there is information that Heukgu already knows.

There is an android test subject that Vivi has safely taken care of at the Helix Labs.

There is also data on the mutant dog created by the cartel that attacked the imperial capital of the Jiben Empire, Ghent, or more precisely, by Giselle at that time.

So what is possible?

Although Heukgu didn’t say anything specifically, Jinseong’s head also felt clearer.

“Luke’s skills! That’s right. In reality, there- there-.”

Scientists and engineers who can manipulate and act on data, materials, experimental equipment, energy, and everything in between.

What can you do there when everything is provided!

“-Heukgu, your body…could be made.”

[Kukuk… … Anticipation is the most miserable emotion, Jinseong.]

Black Goo said.

Those words I once uttered, with a completely different feeling than back then.

Jinseong answered.

“But anticipation is the most exciting gift.”

Heukgu did not refute.

The genuine smile and the black laughter, the two beings that seemed to be one shared the same emotion.

That future may not be so far away.

“Groan, groan!”

Taco’s voice, which resembled the form of the Apostle Lotus, softly echoed from the outer shell of the Apostle Anton.