Monster Heavenly King - Chapter 9



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9. Second Evolution

As soon as I opened the status window, I didn’t even think about checking the abilities that were visible and just looked at the very bottom.

[You have reached the level where evolution is possible.]

[Would you like to evolve?]

[Y/N]

This time again, a simple choice.

Hyunseong pressed yes as if there was no need to worry.

Then, a system message different from before appeared before my eyes.

“What is this?”

[You can choose which race to evolve from the following.]

[Skeleton Knight]

[Skeleton Mage]

Knights and wizards.

Is it a matter of deciding which evolution route to take between the physical and magical types?

“It’s more serious than I thought.”

I thought it would be the same this time, since the previous evolution was simply a skeleton with (superior) attached to the end.

Hyunseong stroked his chin and quietly looked at the selection window.

“There’s nothing to think about.”

His choice was, naturally, the Skeleton Knight.

There was no reason to turn away from something I was good at and choose another job.

A message that appears after you make your selection.

[[Skeleton (Top)] evolved into [Skeleton Knight].]

[Additional abilities are granted through evolution.]

The evolution process itself has also changed slightly from before.

It felt like a pure white light was surrounding him, and then an eerie bone cracking sound resonated throughout his body.

‘Things that were broken are recovering. But… .’

That wasn’t all.

The field of vision becomes a little higher, and the shoulders become broader.

The skeleton, which had been no different from that of an ordinary adult until now, was changing to fit the profession of a knight.

‘This is why I feel like it’s definitely evolving.’

Because when it evolved into Skeleton (Top), it was over in the blink of an eye.

The halo surrounding him slowly faded away, and Hyunseong opened the status window.

[Name: Kim Hyun-seong.]

[Race: Skeleton Knight]

[Characteristic: None]

[Level: 16]

[Strength: 15]

[Stamina: 10]

[Endurance: 11]

[Agility: 10]

[Magic Power: 11]

[Remaining points: 3]

Stamina, endurance, and agility each increased by 2 points, but magic power only increased by 1 point.

Instead, those points were invested in strength.

Hyunseong begins to move his body, clenching and unclenching his fists or turning his shoulders.

He soon clenched his teeth in satisfaction.

“also.”

It wasn’t just the ability levels that increased.

By moving it myself, I could feel the difference in areas that could not be confirmed through ability scores.

‘The efficiency itself is completely different.’

If I had to use a metaphor, when I was a skeleton (upper level), the passage of magical power was like a narrow alley that could barely accommodate one person.

However, the passage has now been widened to the point where cars can pass through.

It could be said that it was a great development.

If it had evolved into a Skeleton Mage instead of a Skeleton Knight, its body would have changed differently.

Hyunseong swung his sword a few times and exclaimed in admiration.

“Isn’t this a little more comfortable?”

I thought it would take some time to get used to the increased field of vision and different reach due to the changed skeleton, but I was able to adapt surprisingly quickly.

Because the skeleton now resembles his own body more than before it became a skeleton.

Hyunseong placed his sword on his waist and stroked his chin.

‘if….’

If it evolves from a Skeleton Knight, it occurred to me that its skeleton might evolve once more.

If everything goes as he expected, he might end up obtaining the skeleton of the Heavenly Martial Arts Body, which was only a legend in the martial arts world.

To be honest, his physical talents were pretty good, but they were only that good.

‘Come to think of it, that’s what the Magnaegak guys did when I was summoned to the martial arts world.’

He said that his body felt as if it had been washed with water to return his bones and marrow.

Thanks to that, he had no problem learning martial arts at a late age.

He went through various twists and turns to become the King of Heaven. He did not just sweep away all his talents from the beginning.

As I thought about it, I felt motivated by the thought that I might be able to obtain the Cheonmujiche that was only known as a legend.

‘furthermore….’

I also gained something from the battle with Nol just now.

Climb to the top of the Heavenly Horse and face the huge wall.

I was at a loss as to how to get over it, but I think I found a clue.

‘They say the fastest way to level up is to fight enemies of your same level or higher.’

Of course, it wasn’t like the level of martial arts was more profound than Nolgi’s own.

However, since you are fighting for your life against guys who are physically superior to you, you are bound to gain something.

From clues that will unravel what has been blocked for a long time to a body that has only been heard of in legends.

‘It would be strange not to feel motivated when something like this is right in front of you.’

Hyunseong clicking his teeth as if he was happy.

After taking a quick look around, he muttered what he had to do first.

“Let’s take a rest for now.”

Although my body had become healthier through evolution, my mental fatigue remained the same.

In some ways, this was good news.

Because he was aware that he was not an undead.

.

.

.

A hideout in the goblin area.

“Ugh, nothing really changed.”

Hyunseong, who had been sitting cross-legged, stood up and let out a complaint.

Although his body, which consists of nothing but bones, has improved slightly through evolution, his mind has not improved at all.

‘If it’s obvious, then it’s obvious.’

The mind method is originally an action that is done through breathing.

Even if he had evolved, it would have been impossible for him, who only had bones and no respiratory organs.

It was a situation where I had to be grateful that it was even possible.

‘but….’

There was nothing I could do about the frustration.

It was a natural reaction, as Hyunseong, who had been training in martial arts for 30 years, was less efficient than someone who had just started learning martial arts.

If I had a full body, I would be much stronger than I am now.

“Ugh.”

Hyeonseong came out of his hiding place with a sigh and tried to head into the labyrinth.

At that moment, a sound was heard from far away.

“Keruk!”

“Keruk keruk!”

The goblins were running away from something.

“…?”

I went in that direction, wondering if there was something the goblins could escape to, and what I saw were dozens of fallen goblins.

And it was the appearance of the ‘human’ who knocked them down.

* * *

“ha.”

Yeonhee Yoo, the new awakened member of the Steel Guild, sighed softly.

With the emergence of Awakeners and the establishment of numerous guilds, it was good to join the Steel Guild, which had some name value.

The party that was thrown to train new employees was actually welcomed.

but,

‘Why did the party leader have to be this guy?’

Park Hyung-min.

He was a fairly famous Awakener within the Steel Guild.

In a bad way.

‘The skills are good, but… .’

The problem was personality.

Because the guild was famous for being awkward when there were only female new recruits.

My seniors told me that I would be fine as long as I didn’t get caught by Park Hyung-min at the party during this training, but I never thought I would get caught by him.

‘The other kids must be laughing and practicing right now.’

In particular, the new recruits who went to the party led by Lee Moon-hyun, a promising member of the Steel Guild, immediately became the envy of their peers, including themselves.

I don’t know if you know your own heart or not.

The man who caused it, Park Hyeong-min, approached her as if he had no hesitation.

“What’s wrong? Where does it hurt?”

A hand naturally placed on your shoulder, pretending to be worried.

This has been my attitude from the beginning of my training until now.

He looks at me with eyes sparkling with desire, and every time he does, goosebumps appear all over his body.

“No, I’m just a little tired… .”

She tries to push away the hand that is on her shoulder,

‘What power…!’

Park Hyung-min’s hand didn’t move at all.

Since I was a dealer myself, I invested most of the points I earned while leveling up into strength.

When she said she was tired, the hand holding her shoulder seemed to have become even stronger.

“Really? Then should we go and rest?”

“No! Not to that extent.”

If I took a break, it was obvious that he would use the gap to tease me even more, so I had to prevent that somehow.

Park Hyung-min looks disappointed as Yoo Yeon-hee escapes from his grasp.

I took a sip and changed my mind.

‘Well, there are still plenty of opportunities.’

Park Hyung-min, who was muttering to himself like that, opened his mouth as he approached the other two Awakened people.

“Why are you so nervous? Don’t worry, I’m here for you.”

“Oh, yes.”

“Thank you, senior.”

Unlike Yoo Yeon-hee, there are two awakened people who treat each other kindly.

I wish she could grasp the subject like this.

With that thought in mind, he began to tell his tale of bravery.

“If things were as they were, we should have cleared the second floor by now, but I gave you some time. Hey, do you know what kind of monsters appear on the second floor?”

“no.”

“We’re just about to hunt goblins….”

“I’m nervous about dealing with goblins. What are you going to do next? When I’m there—”

Yeonhee Yoo sighed as she watched the scene from a distance.

His own colleagues also didn’t seem to be following Park Hyung-min very much.

But what can we do?

‘The system is a bully.’

The world of the Awakened is one of survival of the fittest.

It was a place where, regardless of seniority, if you were strong, you were treated well.

In that respect, even if Park Hyung-min and two of his peers were to attack him together, they would not be able to match him.

‘Let’s wait and see.’

Yoo Yeon-hee, who levels up and awakens the combat-oriented trait that everyone longs for, vows to take revenge on Park Hyung-min.

At that moment, I felt something approaching.

“Keruk.”

“Keke.”

A group of goblins emerged from the darkness.

The three Awakened ones draw their weapons and prepare for battle at the appearance of the goblin.

but.

“Ah, okay. Put your weapon away.”

“yes?”

“This time I will demonstrate, so watch carefully and try again next time.”

Park Hyung-min looks at Yoo Yeon-hee as he says that.

Not only her, but also her two colleagues looked dumbfounded at the obvious intention.

Park Hyung-min confidently walked towards the group of goblins and took out his sword.

and,

“Ugh!”

Park Hyung-min’s new model shoots out with a deep breath.

The speed was so fast that not only the goblins, but even the Awakened ones watching from behind couldn’t see it properly.

The Awakened ones looked surprised when they saw him suddenly rushing into the middle of a group of goblins.

‘fast!’

The rumor that he was an Awakener being pushed by the Steel Guild along with Lee Moon-hyun did not seem to be a lie.

As Park Hyung-min swung his sword, an eerie sound echoed throughout the labyrinth.

Crunch! Crunch!

“Keeeek!”

“Keruk!”

Goblins who fell to attacks that they couldn’t even see the number of hits, let alone the number of hits.

And then, as if it wasn’t over yet, Park Hyung-min gathered magic power in his hands.

“[Thunderbolt]!”

With a shout, a thunderbolt shot out from his hand and pierced the enemy.

Goblins who were fried by lightning without even being able to utter a single word.

As the number of goblins nearing double digits suddenly increased, the remaining goblins realized the gap in strength, hesitated, and began to run away.

“How was it? Did you enjoy it?”

Looking at Park Hyung-min with a proud expression, the three new awakened members of the Steel Guild, including Yoo Yeon-hee, thought.

‘What do you want me to do…?’

All he did was simply wipe out the goblins with his overwhelming specs.

It was indeed strong.

So much so that they don’t even realize how strong they think they are.

but,

‘There’s nothing that helps.’

Until they use skills they haven’t acquired yet.

I came here for training, not to watch a flashy monster slaughter.

‘If that’s the case, then just watch the Awakening broadcast.’

If you had at least explained it verbally, it wouldn’t have been this absurd.

And yet, after doing that, he is lost in his own self-intoxication, thinking, ‘I’m so cool.’

‘I really want to break your head.’

Although I felt anger rising from the depths of my heart, at the same time I couldn’t take my eyes off that strength.

The eyes looking at Park Hyung-min were filled with envy, wondering if he too could become as strong as him if he leveled up.

With that power, it would be difficult to find an opponent on the first floor, let alone the second floor.

At that time, I was thinking like that,

Dalgrak.

And a voice was heard from the other side of the dark labyrinth.

The sound of bones crashing together, something they are all familiar with.

‘There’s a skeleton?’

This is the area where goblins appear.

I had passed the place where the skeletons appeared a long time ago.

As everyone’s eyes turned towards it, as if the sound they had heard was not a lie, a skeleton was walking towards them.

“Why is the skeleton here?”

At someone’s obvious question, Yoo Yeon-hee nodded without realizing it.

Did you just wander around and end up here?

Before the question could be resolved, the skeleton’s teeth began to clash fiercely.

As if speaking.

“Hot! Hot!”

“What is it? Why is it so hard?”

Park Hyung-min approaches the skeleton, as if he doesn’t want to hear the sound of teeth chattering.

His sword swings, aiming straight for the skull.

however,

Bang! Bang! Whirlwind! Bang!

The sword he was swinging was blocked, his wrist was hit, his strength was lost, he dropped the sword, and the sword flew far away and stuck in the ground.

Even Park Hyung-min himself, who had attacked with movements as natural as flowing water, was unable to properly understand what had happened.

Let’s just pretend like that for a moment.

“What the heck-”

Park Hyung-min is urgently gathering magic power in his hands.

However, before he could even finish speaking, let alone gather his magic power, a pure white hand bone appeared in his sight.

and,

Bam!

Park Hyung-min’s new model just flew away.