Solo Max-Level Newbie - Chapter 753



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Episode 753. True Name

One of the twelve zodiac signs.

The Snake King ‘Baekhee’.

It features a figure with a long snake tail and a fascinating female body.

Although its limbs were all human, the tail attached to its back gave off a splendid yet unapproachable aura.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can just let Misty do this one-on-one. It was our agreement to make sure it ended.”

“What… did you just say that? You must have thought it through before you said that, right?”

Misty’s pupils were slit viciously.

The trembling lips contained a warning that he would kill anyone who came across.

but.

“Of course. I thought it through and came to my conclusion. Misty, you’re the one making the threat now. Did you think it through?”

There was an overwhelming sense of composure on Baekhee’s expression.

It had to be that way.

The one who sent the Four Kings Baekhee here was none other than the Uma King.

It is the only zodiac sign that can restrain the Great Heavenly King.

No matter how fearsome the ancient dragons were, it was awkward to openly show off now that the war was at its peak.

Even more so if Jecheon Daeseong is interested in Goinmul Corporation.

‘It’s not time yet.’

Those foreign substances stuck in the teeth called the Twelve Zodiac Signs were also forces that had to be eliminated, just like Jinhyeok.

Of course, not right now.

The best time is when you extract all the information from the 49th floor through the Uma King and then eliminate Jecheon Daeseong.

The moment when there are no more nitpickers left is the moment when their true colors will be revealed.

Until then, we’ll just have to pretend to keep the agreement.

“Tch!”

Misty had no choice but to give up her life.

“You’ve thought about it well. Even a lion uses all its strength when hunting a rabbit, so there’s no reason for it to split its strength when hunting a wolf.”

Baekhee stuck out her tongue.

The torn pupil looked straight at Jinhyuk.

“I see you had a meal with the Miao people, so it turned out really well. Rabbit is our favorite snack.”

“It’s a bit of a bother. Isn’t that why it became a symbol of ominousness in other myths as well?”

“Oh my. Isn’t it the natural order for the upper species to prey on the lower species? Rather, it was strange that they had been coexisting with each other until now.”

Even if you criticize him openly, he accepts it with a smile.

I don’t think verbally provoking him will work.

Well then, let’s try using some carrots.

“I don’t know what that crazy short-haired guy suggested, but we might be able to suggest something better. For example, a place with a large quantity of the ‘Iseoksu’ you drink…”

Baekhee’s eyes wavered slightly at the mention of Lee Seok-su.

But it only lasted a moment.

“Thank you for your kind words. However, I don’t think there’s any room for you here anymore.”

Does that mean there is no room for negotiation?

There must have been huge stakes involved that could never be broken.

The only fortunate thing is that the Uma King himself did not come.

If it was Baekhee, then at least she knew the strategy.

“Kill him.”

Misty gave orders to the dragons next to her.

Now that the 1:1 condition has disappeared, there is no reason not to pass.

Parts!

Hurrruk!

The dragons that returned to their original form each had different breaths coming out of their mouths.

Numerous magic circles and dragon words were activated to destroy Jinhyeok.

… … is coming.

Jinhyuk clenched his teeth and called upon numerous abilities from the ‘Memories of the World’.

I used ‘Monstrous Power’ to summon a third arm.

Next, he deployed a barrier that maximized the abilities of ‘Triple Magic’ and ‘Mandala’.

What followed was an explosion of light.

Kwaaaaang!

“Ugh!”

A tendon appeared on Jinhyuk’s forehead.

It would have been easy if he had just avoided it, but he couldn’t stop the flow of magic power being transferred to Goguma.

Woohoo!

One hand was still pointed at the sweet potato, who was standing there, unfocused.

Damn it!

A crack appears in the wall.

[‘Phase 2’ is activated!]

[‘Tomb Grave’s Left Arm’ is activated!]

Jinhyuk’s body changed once.

It was reconstructed with a body fit to deal with the powerful enemy bombardment.

“Hmm. You’re holding up well.”

“This is just the beginning. I will make you regret not having the gall to cut off the flow of magic.”

Baekhee and Misty joined the attack in earnest.

[‘Breath of the Blue Flame’ is activated!]

Misty breathed out a blue flame that was on a different level than other dragons. It was a breath attack that was activated while the horns on both sides of her head were fully grown.

This can’t be sustained even with ‘Phase 2’.

Woohoo!

As I activated ‘Seraphim’, two black wings spread out.

In addition, the ‘Revelation of the Opening of the World’ brought about through ‘Everyone Sharing’ was added.

A red ring appeared above the black wings.

My nerves screamed as my magical powers went wild.

Right then.

Quit!

The green mist has become tangible and has taken the shape of a snake.

A snake skimmed over the ground and bared its fangs in the blink of an eye.

Kwak!

A fang digging into his left leg.

The thick venom was injected into the blood vessels.

A sharp pain penetrated my brain.

The detoxification of the poison followed immediately through ‘Poison Road’ and ‘Extermination of the Thousand Poisons’.

However, because it transmits magic power to the breath defense and sweet potatoes, it can only provide emergency treatment.

I’m dizzy.

Vision becomes blurred.

However, I could not be satisfied and rest on my laurels here.

There was no way out if we were just defending.

We have to counterattack somehow… .

Jinhyuk squeezed out his remaining magical power.

[Zodiac Signs – ‘Sagittarius’ Awakens!]

[‘Everything Shared’ – ‘Call of the Stars’ is activated!]

Shoots down arrows made of starlight.

Kwakwakwakwakwakwa!

Countless beams of light poured down and struck the dragons’ mana shields.

1 second. 2 seconds… 5 seconds.

No matter how short the moment, time passes. Each and every second will accumulate to become a result that will signal success.

I had to believe that.

“Hoo… .”

“A monster… indeed. Totally.”

Misty and Baekhee shook their heads in disbelief.

In a breath that took all of one’s strength… .

Enduring even after being hit by the King of Death’s poison.

I never imagined that a fight with half of us tied up would result in something like this.

What’s more, isn’t the opponent even counterattacking in the meantime?

The bombardment from the constellations had such power that even dragons were struggling to defend themselves.

He’s the enemy, but he’s great.

I thought I knew why all the supreme beings were interested in the name Kang Jin-hyeok.

but.

“It’s a shame. I can’t do anything by myself.”

Misty glanced behind her.

at the same time.

Kwakwakwakwakwakwa!

The red straight line rushed forward, shattering the arrows that had formed into stars.

“Hahahaha! Here, take this too!”

The spear thrown by the immortal dragon Askaram pierced the barrier.

Towards the heart.

Jinhyuk twisted his body.

Crunch!

He narrowly escaped fatal injury.

Of course, in return, I had to allow a spear to graze my side.

Ugh!

Blood gushed out like a waterfall from the deep wound.

Two of my ribs just disappeared in one blow.

Blurry.

Part of my consciousness flew away.

Jinhyuk bit his lip and came to his senses.

“Haa… haa.”

If you faint here, it’s over.

***

A colorless world.

In a space that felt not only desolate but also emptiness, sweet potatoes wandered around.

A strange emotion was flowing from his yellow eyes.

The sweet potato moved its steps as if it was familiar with the situation.

Old trees whose age is hard to guess. Between them stands a dragon hundreds of meters tall.

It was in a half-lying position, bound by something, but its size was so huge that one couldn’t help but stick out one’s tongue.

Sharp teeth flashed through the thick fog.

“Is it time for Yuhee? I think this is enough.”

The dragon in the fog opened its mouth.

Kukuku!

Even though he was just letting out a sound, the entire space shook violently.

I don’t know how much magical power it holds.

Outside of this fault, numerous ancient dragons had appeared, but the dragon in the fog was on a different level among them.

“Mosquitoes… .”

The sweet potato cried softly.

“I don’t understand. Didn’t you just want to look outside? What on earth… do you want to do?”

“mosquito.”

“You want to save that human?”

One wall ripples.

There stood Jinhyuk, covered in blood.

It looks dangerous at first glance.

If just a few more minutes passed, it would have been difficult to guarantee life or death.

The situation on the way back was also overwhelmingly unfavorable.

“This is pointless.”

By sacrificing one’s own life… .

…protecting someone.

It was an incomprehensible concept.

“Do you think it’s worth making that kind of sacrifice for a mere game? Are you saying that even those painful memories have become dull in the great flow of time?”

It was a fearsome being.

To everyone.

Even to those who call themselves his own kind.

A power so great that it became fear rather than admiration, ultimately resulting in hostility.

So it was sealed.

He was destined to be locked up in an unknown part of the tower and to bear the shackles of terrible restrictions.

All I can do is… .

Just wandering around the tower with the appearance of a hatchling.

Even that freedom was achieved only through the sacrifice of sharing one’s self.

It was an empty and futile life. The lonely and solitary timeline continued endlessly like the snake of Ouroboros.

But even that eons of time cannot blur the most painful memories.

Yeah, that’s definitely the case.

The bitter wounds drawn on the heart must remain forever.

“mosquito!”

The sweet potato smiled brightly.

It was an innocent smile. There was no conflict of interest or weighing of interests involved.

It’s as if he’s saying that he just wants to protect the person who has been by his side.

“… … .”

When was the last time you saw a smile like that?

It’s been so long I don’t even remember.

But, it was a smile that I missed so much.

The fog gradually cleared.

Feelings.

Memory.

And memories are shared.

-The times when we joked, cried, laughed, and bickered.

-Taking a nap in Jinhyeok’s arms under the warm sunlight while eating magic stones.

-We stood together and fought on the battlefield.

-I can’t forget the name you gave me, ‘Sweet Potato’.

-From the moment we first met until this moment.

-I’ve never once regretted anything we did together.

The fence of colleagues and family.

Fragments of one person came to mind who helped me see what it was like.

Their amber eyes, without a single speck of dust, look at each other.

As if you had a mirror in front of you.

A timeless being contemplated the past and the present.

“I guess you’re really an idiot. Even after that experience, you’re trying to repeat the same mistake again.”

Self-deprecating muttering.

But why is that?

The dragon didn’t seem to mind that at all.

“That’s your…”

no.

“If that is our wish….”

There are no regrets.

That’s enough.

Chorrrrrr!

As I raised my body, the golden chains began to roll up with a loud noise.

That too for a moment.

Boom!

Kkwaduk!

All the chains that bound his body were shattered.

Paaaaang…!

The restraints that had held us back for countless years were released.

[The ban is lifted!]

[Half of your total health is lost. Additional health is consumed for each minute you manifest.]

A crack appeared in the boundary made of ancient runes, and two wings spread out to cover the sky.

There is no need for an intermediary such as a gate.

[The true name is revealed.]

Space and space are forcibly separated… .

“Koooooo!”

[The Void Dragon ‘Etherion’ appears!]

Short phrases marked the beginning and the end.