Light of Arad: The First to Walk - Chapter 184



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184

Jinseong grabbed the .

“Come, come. Give it a swing quickly.”

Borrowing the energy of Soldoros won’t make much of a difference in the attack speed.

Above all, in addition to the aftereffects of unleashing the Dark Knight’s true power, the muscle pain from when he borrowed Soldoros’s energy last time still hasn’t gone away, so there’s no need to overdo it.

“Whoa!”

The huge pupils located on the abdomen were filled with strength.

The movement of swinging his arms upwards with a shout was by no means quick, but considering the size and material of the target, it was clear that even a graze would cause considerable damage.

Above all, it’s not just that upper movement that’s dangerous.

“True-.”

“i know!”

Jinseong immediately swung his and moved to block the attack of the boss of the dungeon ‘Energy Block’, ‘Egen of Absorption’.

“Whoaaaaaah-!”

Even the movement of spreading out both arms wide and trying to hug each other right after the slow but heavy and sharp uppercut.

This is the pattern used by Egen, the boss monster absorber. If you happen to get caught, you will suffer damage that can be considered instant death…

[Keep kek kek, you didn’t even need to lend me your strength. You’re so slow.]

Even to Jinseong, who didn’t borrow the aura of the Black Ball, it seemed like it was in slow motion.

Jinseong shouted, lightly avoiding Agen’s hug.

“Poo-ha-ha, but how many users died because of that slow pattern! Anyway, the fuss is complete! Vivi, Chili Shrimp! Deal time!”

Since it is an attack that inflicts enormous damage, if you destroy the pattern and make the grab useless, Egen’s defense will also drop sharply, and you will finally have the time to focus your attack!

At the same time as Jinseong’s shout, Vivi and Chili Shrimp’s skills were unleashed indiscriminately.

The sight of the two people, who had not used any special skills so far and had plenty of time to cool down, pouring their overwhelming firepower towards Egen of Absorption was truly spectacular.

Even Un Lionel, who was there with him, and Naen Siger, a member of Seven Shards, could not help but be impressed.

“It certainly looks like a formidable monster…but it moves as if it knows the strategy perfectly.”

“I, I don’t know anything about combat, but even I can feel it. Huh, even in the imperial capital… even in E, even in Eton – I can see why the Seven Shaz’s people all praise them.”

However, the problem was that most of what the two people were admiring was not the firepower of Vivi and Chili Shrimp, but the sincerity that made it possible for them to pour out that firepower.

It’s just a compliment.

Although the two people are quite great, it doesn’t give Jinseong much benefit or change just because they specially acknowledge him.

The problem was that there was another ear listening to those compliments.

“That must be because adventurers know how to attack at the right time. If that human was able to dodge an attack, then you can do it too, Lionel.”

Hiram Clough, the captain of the Coast Guard, looked displeased.

In organizations with different class systems, it is possible to speak in this way because of the age difference.

Hiram Clough, who was soon approaching his forties, and Un Lionel, who was not yet in his mid-twenties, were different from the start.

“…I guess you could do it, but wouldn’t it be impossible with such a relaxed attitude, Captain Hiram?”

“Ha. I don’t understand why you’re going to all that lengths to give him a raise. If that guy had made even a small mistake-.”

“Captain Hiram. Such remarks may be misunderstood while you still have a promise with the adventurer.”

“-Are you doing this too? You really want me to apologize to that unknown person for suspecting you? Me, the captain of the Coast Guard, the disciple of Meister Hermann?”

If I had to pick another factor besides the age difference, it would be Hiram’s unique background.

The starting point for establishing the Jiben Empire is the ‘Seven Masters’.

The celestial figures are currently honoring the will and giving preferential treatment to the science/engineer named ‘Seven Shaz’.

Until relatively recently, there was a Meister who taught these Seven Shards and was praised as the best craftsman. Hiram Claff was a direct disciple of Meister Herman.

With Herman’s teachings added to Hiram’s natural talent, it is possible that Hiram was able to design/build/operate all kinds of weapons and rise to the position of Coast Guard Captain in the shortest period of time.

“I’ve never met Herman in person, but if he, the greatest technician in the heavens, were alive… I think he would rather try to correct what’s wrong.”

“you-.”

“S-Stop! Stop! Stop fighting, you two, both of you!”

Hiram looked at luck.

That was it.

As soon as the cigar barged in on me, who was lacking in social skills, he smirked and brushed back his silver hair.

“Don’t worry, Naen Yang. Are we going to fight? We’re just sharing opinions. Oh, and don’t get me wrong, Lionel. I like adventurers too. Not just the belligerent nature, but the attitude to actually make it happen… Except for the fact that he came from the bottom and his identity is unclear. Hehe.”

Hiram chuckled to himself, as if he found it funny.

It was an ominous laugh.

“……What do you want to say?”

“This is why people’s fundamentals are important. No, there are some damn guys who only care about fundamentals and think of everyone as disposable.”

Does he like adventurers or hate them?

Does the term “bottom” or “unknown identity” refer to adventurers or lawbreakers?

Who are those who only consider the fundamentals referring to?

As Yun and Naen tried to read his intentions, Hiram added one more word.

“Anyway, don’t trust people too much. If you don’t want to get stabbed in the back later. You especially have to watch out for that guy named Jinseong. He seems to know everything, but he never tells you his secrets… Those guys are the most dangerous. You don’t know his intentions… He’ll throw everything away and run towards his own plan… What’s in his head- Huh? Oh, I spoke too long for nothing.”

He suddenly cut himself off as he muttered something that seemed like a pretty heavy topic.

Looking at his expression, which seemed to be either an embarrassed smile or a bitter look as if he had said something unnecessary, Un’s eyebrows furrowed.

Is what he’s trying to say now really a warning to be careful of your true nature?

If not that.

If the voice in his mind leaked out, what was Hiram’s intention?

Luck wanted to check.

But there was no more time.

“Come on, everyone! It’s over!”

Vivi waved her hand and called them.

Naen Siger quickly ran out, looking at Yun and Hiram’s expressions as if he felt uncomfortable being in that place.

“Go, go. I’m going!”

Jinseong tilted his head as he watched the cigar as he ran towards me with his eyes tightly shut.

“hmm?”

“Huh? Why, Jinsang?”

“No, no, nothing.”

Vivi asked, but there was no real answer.

Even if you know the main scenario flow going forward and the future, it’s probably a time when Jinseong hasn’t even felt a sense of discomfort.

A high-ranking military official from a lawless area with outstanding skills but who is discriminated against from the start.

Nobles who value the basics and take advantage of the young princess’s weaknesses.

And the Coast Guard, whose captain is a former disciple of the best master in the heavens, who is not liked by either force.

On the cracked shell of the apostle Anton, the cracks in heaven were already beginning to form.

* * *

After defeating the Absorbing Agen, all that remained was to enter the dungeon, ‘Black Volcano’.

“Well then… shall we start moving by tearing ourselves apart from here?”

“Huh? Suddenly? Isn’t it over if I just make Mateca?”

Although destroying Anton’s heart is the ultimate goal, before that, we must defeat the almighty Mateka, who is Anton’s de facto boss and brain!

It was natural for Vivi to have doubts about Jinseong’s suggestion to disperse at that very moment.

“That’s right. So, if we want to find Mateka as quickly as possible, it’s better to split up. Anyway, the matter with Anton is already over.”

It is not that Jinsung did not expect that extent.

Above all, by the time they entered the ‘Black Volcano’, Jinseong was somewhat certain that everything related to Apostle Anton had been concluded.

Jinseong himself blocks Anton’s breath, and all subsequent procedures proceed without a hitch.

The act of killing Mateka and destroying Anton’s heart is, in a sense, a mere formality.

So Jinseong’s thoughts were running in a different direction from the beginning.

“If there are no other problems, we can split into two teams, quickly assess the situation, and move towards organizing Mateca.”

For that reason, it was essential to distribute personnel and move them.

Vivi didn’t spit out any more words at Jinseong’s confident remark.

At least everyone here could feel the energy that Jinseong was radiating.

“Yeah, yeah, that makes sense. Since you’re moving inside a volcano, it could take a long time to find your way around, right?!”

Chili Shrimp nodded vigorously and agreed with Jinseong’s words.

When Yun, Naen, Siger, and Vivi also agreed with Jinseong and Chili Shrimp’s remarks, Jinseong looked at Chili Shrimp and smiled.

Anyway, what is one thing that Jinseong wants?

The first one, of course, was the conversation with Mateka.

‘How much do you know about Caloso… … what do you know? And if you know that much, maybe you can get a clue about the . I wanted to find out. But there’s something I have to do before that.’

What should I do before questioning Mateca like that?

The pursuit is something that takes some time. The hidden reason behind the suggestion to divide the team and move like this was that ‘Jinseong himself wanted to face Mateka as quickly as possible before the others arrived’, but that wasn’t all.

“Thank you, Chili Shrimp-nim, for your understanding. Then, I guess Chili Shrimp-nim and I will move, and Vivi will take care of the Colonel and the Noble Sky people here. What do you think?”

Someone you should talk to before meeting Mateka.

Because that was chili shrimp.

“Huh? Huh? With me?”

“Huh? Jinsang? You and Chili are hanging out together?”

“Yes. Since Chili Shrimp has a summoner, there’s no reason for him to be pushed back in terms of numbers.”

Vivi was momentarily taken aback, but couldn’t argue with Jinseong any further.

“But, but-.”

“Good. That would be more comfortable for me too. Adventurer, let’s go. Lionel, take good care of me.”

Because Hiram started to move as if he had already made up his mind.

Next to the flustered Vivi, the one with helpless eyes was Chili Shrimp.

It was probably because he still didn’t clearly understand why Jinseong had suggested that they go together, so Jinseong carefully covered his mouth and muttered when Vivi wasn’t looking.

-I’ll give you one in advance. You can also whisper to the person who’s asking.

“Huhh …

“Chi, Chili Unnie?! Why?”

“Ah, no, no…….”

When everyone’s attention was focused on the chili shrimp who was startled and let out a strange sound, Jinseong spoke with his mouth still covered.

-Hehehe, I guess you don’t know why I haven’t whispered in your ear even once until now… … It can be done between possessed people too. ‘Truth Game’… … You want to play, right?

Chili Shrimp had no idea how to respond yet, so he had to sit there blankly for a moment.

But Jinseong said, since he could see only a very small movement, a nod of the head.

-Okay. Then let’s get moving right away before Vivi has any more questions. Oh, by the way, since you paid in advance, I have the right to ask questions first, right?

A former user who was once considered the best of the female magician profession, the Summoner profession, whose time still stands still in 2016.

And the one who has sent countless number of the Ice Emperors to the main scenario flow after Anton.

During that time, he spent time with Cassius’s clone, without any restrictions on the summoning time.

Although Casillas basically has a neutral-friendly attitude towards adventurers, isn’t the relationship between Casillas and Chili Shrimp not that bad?

‘Information that only Casillas knows. Even though his power may have been weakened, that knowledge and information is Casillas’s true nature. In fact, the closest human to Casillas is Chili Shrimp.’

Even if you play truth or dare with the chili shrimp, you don’t necessarily have to ask the chili shrimp anything.

‘The clone is here, but the real body of Cassius has been residing in… … Hehe.’

Using her as a stepping stone, the person Jinseong truly wants to have a conversation with is ultimately Casillas.

Before talking to Mateka, there is a possibility of extracting necessary information from her first.

Since there were more important priorities than killing Mateka right away, Jinseong suggested splitting up the team from the beginning.

A team of Celestial regulars escorting Vivi, Un Lionel, Hiram Claf, Naen Sigur, and key figures.

Jinseong, Chili Shrimp, and the ‘company employees’ she summoned started to attack the Black Volcano as a team.