The Reincarnation of Fusion Punk - Chapter 282



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#282. The Wise Man 7

#Episode 282.

······2 minutes ago.

Creak creak!

The corpse of the red eyed corpse.

The body of the thing covered in a white exoskeleton was torn into five pieces by Kaso Pon’s full-power sword strike. The red eyeballs with their optic nerves severed fell to the ground.

Kieeeek!

A throat-rending wail struck my ears several times.

【 Ugh, I’m making a mistake······. 】

However, even though its body was cut into five pieces, it was still alive and moving. How is this possible when its body is only made of six pieces? The limits of its regenerative power are beyond our understanding.

As I looked down at the strange feeling I had for a moment, I saw the red eyes that had just fallen out glaring at me.

···A sinister and distant murderous aura touched my skin. A dampness that flowed through the air. My vision flickered and the entire area turned bright red like blood. It was a kind of power that was corroding my mind.

Just then, the cross-section of its severed body split open and long, thin tentacles stretched out.

Wheeeeeeeeeek—

Soon, thousands of thin tentacles, emitting a bleak and murderous aura, moved in unpredictable orbits and stabbed at vital points. The last thought was that it was dangerous, and reactions and thoughts became extremely slow. Kaso Pon moved like lightning and swatted it away with his greatsword.

I concentrated my mind in the face of that murderous spirit and hostility. More than when I was avoiding the Master’s harsh beating. The tip of the sword of light moved unconsciously. I instantly cut off the bundle of fine tentacles rising from the ground.

And at that point, there was a loud thunderclap as someone shouted that there were no infected people, but there was no time to think deeply about it right away.

Crunch! Crunch!

Countless bundles of tentacles continued to be cut off before my eyes. Red blood spurted out in all directions like a hose. The spurting drops of blood were blocked by the rippling, immobile trajectories and evaporated.

Phew—

He tightened the reins of his heart that was beating in response to the bastard’s energy. In the meantime, Kaso Pon’s greatsword cut through space dozens of times in an instant. The power of the greatsword that he swung while planting his feet on the ground was amazing. A strong wind pressure arose and pushed his body back.

[ It was arrogant. ]

One Sword and One Caso Phone.

The words that he would kill the traitorous sage were not just empty boasts. Kaso Pon’s magical power easily surpassed that of the corpse. He was stronger than he thought.

Kwakwakwakwakwakwang—!!!

No, the phrase ‘more than you think’ doesn’t suit a level 10 transcendent. The power of humanity at the time was at its peak throughout the history of the world, and the power and realm that the highest-ranking human beings sang of soared above that of the Grand Master.

He is on a different level from other swordsmen.

A status truly befitting the pinnacle of knighthood.

Kurururururung—!!!

A sphere of magical power that swung around Kaso Pon’s greatsword. He could freely change the size, shape, and condensation of the sphere, and its speed was so fast that it didn’t even seem like it was a greatsword. Thanks to this, even attacks that shouldn’t have reached it reached it, and most tentacles were cut off before they could even come close to the greatsword.

Kaso Pon began to pour the energy he had left over from dealing with the sage into the battle with the corpse. The enormous corpse’s suppressing magic power swept in all directions. Blood gushed out from the corpse’s body as it crackled and fell apart.

Booooooooo—!

The air swirled violently with a single stroke of the sword. I quickly judged at that moment and drew the light. I thought that if I jumped in and danced with the sword, it would only be a hindrance rather than a help.

The tentacles that extended from the cut sections of the corpse and the great sword of Kaso Pon were dangerously entangled. Over a hundred red eyes were stuck in the ground, reading and responding to every movement. The battle between Kaso Pon and the corpse continued in a tense, nonstop attack and defense.

······I briefly focused on the light and took in the movements of the two with my eyes, and soon I felt my upper body heat up.

Saaaaaaaaa—

The upper body opens. An indescribable sensation that extends beyond human cognitive abilities.

You can’t use area magic here. There’s no time for that, and this is inside Kasophon’s mana barrier. If you’re unlucky, you could get caught up in it and die.

So, I stretched out a strong and elaborate chain with my magic power. A corpse with a body divided into five pieces. I grabbed one of them tightly with my magic power chain. It was like a thin covering over the surface of the corpse. Then I lifted it up with all my might.

Wood thud thud—

Then a horrifying sight unfolded. Underneath the hundred red eyes were tangled nerves like tree roots, through which the creature was reabsorbing the blood it had shed in battle.

The bastard roared in displeasure. The hundred red eyes turned even bloodier and gushed out high-pressure, turbid blood streams containing the spirit. Suddenly, those thousands of blood streams took on an energy that rivaled the sword and literally scorched the surroundings.

and······

The moment when something changed was when Kasophon, who had forced his tentacles and crushed the corpse’s body, crushed it.

Woooooooooo—

“?”

Suddenly, the stick that was tucked into my waistband began to shake. It was a strong shaking that I had never felt before. Why was the invention of the wise man, Cestus Asparov, reacting now?

I took it out right away without thinking for long and filled it with energy.

Soon, something amazing happened. The tree trunk that was filled with my energy began to vibrate as if it was resonating with something, and then it emitted energy waves in an area about ten meters in the center of me. Then, it slowly began to suck in the energy of the red-eyed corpse that had been fighting.

Kkeueeeeek—?

Even though you didn’t attack, the tree branch is filled with energy.

“······.”

In the blink of an eye, the corpse that had its own vitality sucked out began to glow and resist, but its power was noticeably weaker than before.

I pulled out the light beam and rushed in at the time of finding out the cause. Two level 10 swords swung their swords with all their might. The tight balance of power quickly began to crack, and at one moment, Kaso Pon’s greatsword swung fiercely and crushed the body of the resisting corpse.

The bastard finally died from his entire body being crushed, and moments later, Kaso Pon’s translucent mana barrier gave way.

···That’s roughly how it ended up.

Whoaaaaah—

Cheers erupt from the human camp that had been holding its breath.

I put the vibrating stick into my waistband and looked around the blood-stained land with the caso phone.

The two sides stopped fighting for a moment due to the thunderous noise from earlier. The corpses that fell from the dark clouds here rushed in without warning, but they were weak enough to fall one by one even to the attacks of people below level 8.

“Tongue, bro.”

Soon, Rudolph, whose mouth was red from what he had eaten, approached me, grumbling. Judging from the pitch-black scales that were sticking out here and there, he seemed to have been quite active in battle. The guy had a rather excited face. It seemed that he was surprised to see that my clothes were all covered in blood.

“Brother, what is that huge amount of blood?”

“Nothing happened. I just fought for humanity.”

“···yes?”

Rudolph frowned at my determined comment.

“What are you talking about? I didn’t come here to tinkle. I was wondering if I could eat some of the stuff you threw away.”

“What do you plan on doing in this situation?”

“Your tongue is under your feet, brother.”

He lowered his head.

A lump of flesh soaked in blood was visible.

What Rudolph wanted was the corpse of the red eyeball that I had just thrown on the ground. The flesh looked quite tender because it had been cut and beaten so much. It was enough to make Rudolph, who eats corpses, drool.

“hmm.”

I crossed my arms and pondered for a moment. The eyes were still focused on this side. Was it right to let them eat this when thousands of people were watching? Besides, they would definitely eat it while groaning, so wouldn’t it be a blow to the reputation of Ban Company, the loser of Ragnarok City?

“Okay, eat it.”

But I allowed it.

【······.】

When I saw the three corpses staring at me helplessly, I felt a strong desire to do so. After all, they were their precious colleagues.

Soon, Rudolph rushed at him like a hungry beast. Then he tore off a piece of blood-soaked flesh and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing it. The sight of red blood dripping down his chin made several weak-willed wizards frown.

Woodduck—

Eat it. That has a lot of meaning.

Aren’t the prey that were just being eaten now eating the predators?

It was quite a sight for me to see the food chain that had been solid for two centuries being turned upside down. It must have been quite a refreshing shock to go from being the one hunting to being the one being hunted.

A battlefield where it is now unclear who is human and who is a corpse.

I stared blankly at the remains of the corpse disappearing into Rudolph’s stomach.

······That’s how it is, on the ground where only the sound of rain echoes.

The expedition team is burning with fighting spirit.

Knock knock

It does not cause infection.

Could there be anything more overwhelming to humanity?

Infection and regeneration. One of the two powers that made the difference between the direct combat power of corpses and humans has disappeared. Although the cause is unknown, starting with the nine survivors of the ruins, and up to the verification of the Tang family, this battlefield clearly proves it.

There is something special about this place, not far from the Sage’s Ruins.

The mood quickly changed when it was confirmed that even the magicians who had drunk the blood were not infected, and the atmosphere of the battle that had been pushed back was firmly turned around when Revan and Kaso Pon killed a level 10 corpse.

The strongmen who were trembling and trying to hide their bodies in Gyeongsang Province are now ready to strike with a tidal wave.

【······.】

The expressions of the corpses were as calm as before, but for some reason, they didn’t seem as relaxed as before. If the advantage of infection was gone, all that remained was the overwhelming regenerative power.

Since even traitors could not be created, the original goal of increasing traitors and striking down the elders was not achieved.

And just in time.

Woooooooo—

In the sky, a fleet of airships piloted by Johanna was lowering their altitude toward the ground through dark clouds.

On one of the airships, Johanna spoke loudly enough to be heard.

“I think the Dragon Head and the Sword Noh-goe will stick to that side. I didn’t even think of coming this way.”

Only six at level 10, excluding the Cat King. Only four at level 12.

Their waves shook the battlefield’s axis as if it were splitting in half.

On the land where humanity and corpses face off.

First, the swordsman Kaso Pon walked out of the expedition camp. Kaso Pon calmly drew up his magical power and raised his sword high. And as soon as Isaac pulled back the bowstring strongly… he was shot into the enemy camp.

A fierce wind swept past the expedition team. Four swordsmen followed behind the galloping Kaso Pon like shadows.

Doo doo doo doo doo—

Dokgo Woongbaek, who was covered in an invisible energy, and Dang Nok-un, whose poisonous energy was rising. Even the level 10 warriors strongly kicked the ground. The air was crumpled by the force and pushed their bodies away.

The volcano’s Cheongpungdo led the plum blossom swordsmen and flew. The clones of Bahal that were spewing out evil spirits in front of the plum blossom sword quickly fell. The fields covered with plum blossoms bloomed in the sky and devoured the evil spirits scattered everywhere. The clones of Bahal that were thrown to the ground were trampled and passed by.

Wheaaaaaaaaa!

In the midst of the tremendous yogic energy rushing in, the energy of the world was sucked into the body of the West King. The West King’s incredible energy surged like waves throughout the battlefield. Then, the bodies of the great beastmen swelled by 1.5 times. The influence of the West King on the beastmen was absolute.

And the sky on the other side.

【···This would be disadvantageous, right?】

Bahal, who was watching his clone disappear, said.

I hate to admit it, but if we fight head on, we’re at a disadvantage.

【 I guess this is— 】

But suddenly.

Kwaaaaang—!

Bahal’s body was thrown out of its seat with a loud noise. Then, the center of its abdomen was pierced and stuck into the ground like a stake. Around it, the ground split open like a spider web, and a great shock wave shook the sky.

【 !? 】

A blurry figure approached with overwhelming speed and attacked Bahal. Bahal hurriedly got out of the ground and turned his head toward it—

Swish-

【 when···! 】

Isaac was there, holding the bow like an axe. Now, a magical power comparable to that of the named Shikryun was burning brightly throughout Isaac’s body.

Kwakwakwakwakwakwa—!

As Isaac swung his bow, a massive wave of magical power spread across the world. The clones of Bahal who tried to block Isaac’s path were caught up in the power and instantly evaporated. The fragments of the shattered horn lost their strength and fell down with a thud.

Then, Isaac glanced up at the bewildered Bahal, and his entire body was soaked in even more threatening magic. Even the wind that had been stirred up by the battle distorted and bowed its head before Isaac’s eyes.

Sabak-

“If you were human, you wouldn’t dare stand before me.”

【······.】

Bahal’s gaze turns to both sides. Thousands of people swarm like bees, aiming for the jar and the four-legged mountain.

The corners of Bahal’s mouth twitched and spasmed.

* * *

“We’re almost there.”

Brahmin clans and political alliance.

Four level 9 wizards, including Caracal.

And the three level 9 unmanned soldiers of the Jeongmu Alliance, including Lee Gwang-baek. Led by them, the two megacorps’ forces, while being wary of the unimaginable artillery fire of the demons, finally arrived near the ruins where the sage was.

The ruins were a small town that seemed to have been destroyed long ago, and there was nothing unusual about them on the outside. The word ruins was meaningless, as dirty dust and dirt greeted them.

“······.”

Soon, Lee Gwang-baek’s eyes narrowed at the vibration he felt from the soles of his feet.

Srrrrung—

In the twelfth chapter, Lee Gwang-baek took out his dagger. And as soon as he took out his sword, a huge creature rose from the ground, eating the entire ground. It looked like a toothy worm that had grown thick and large.

fault!

Lee Gwang-baek, who had kicked the ground, shot out like a lightning bolt and cut the mouth of a gigantic creature long. The hide of the creature with a large, round body was thick enough to fit a dagger through.

Of course, even with that leather, he couldn’t stop Lee Gwang-baek’s sword that was running at the 9th level. Lee Gwang-baek lightly stepped on the creature that was jumping like a fish and soared like a god. Light and expressive steps. Lee Gwang-baek’s new form disappeared as he spread the Seryu-byo (細柳飄) that reached the extreme.

Kurururururung—

The Brahman clan’s magicians continued their support attacks. Following that, Lee Gwang-baek’s dagger shot out through the air and glowed fiercely. Soon, the Cheongunjeokhageom’s first attack cut the mouth of the giant creature that was rushing in two. Lee Gwang-baek’s new form left behind about fifteen afterimages. The might of the Twelve Emperors was fully revealed in the short attack just now.

Kookookookook!

The giant creature that rose up while digging through the ground was split in two and died. Then, tentacle-like things began to creep up and slowly gnaw at the giant creature. The wizards frowned at the strange sight and bombarded the tentacles.

“This is ominous······.”

Lee Gwang-baek closed his eyes for a moment and concentrated. The sound of rumbling continued from under the ground. How many of these giant creatures had been killed by Named Parumuchi and the monster inside him so far? At least ten had been killed by the bombardment so far. But if they keep appearing······.

“It must be some kind of dark magic that is rejected by the magic world, a strange power. Like the clone that horned corpse uses.”

“That wise man couldn’t possibly have mastered black magic like a rat. Perhaps he acquired this ability after his defection.”

Kwakwakwang!

The moment he said that, the ground shook violently as if there was an earthquake.

A demonic force that fell from the sky and crushed a large area. As soon as its power was lost, a gigantic creature rose up from three directions of the humans at the same time. One of the 7th level wizards in the edge of the formation was caught in the disaster and disappeared into the mouth.

Wagjak—

“······.”

“······.”

He, Lee Gwang-baek and Karakal exchanged glances. The two were experienced and seasoned warriors and magicians. They knew that if they delayed here, they would only waste their energy.

Soon, without saying who would go first, they each led their own forces and began to gallop towards the direction where the wise man was. The distance was not long. Following the human footprints that were imprinted in the ruins of the city center, the giant creatures also moved together.

About a minute later.

The Jeongmu Alliance and the Caracal Clan each lost three more level 7 power points before they could reach the Sage’s presence.

······A man who is quietly keeping his eyes closed even in the midst of a barrage of artillery fire.

Kwakwang! Kwakwang! Kwakwang!

The sage, who had the appearance of an ordinary man, had his eyes closed. And as the enormous barrage of demonic energy fell from the sky like a punishment, huge creatures rose up and blocked it. The remains of the creatures burst out and scattered everywhere.

like that.

Atop the ruins, where the flesh of rotten creatures is strewn everywhere.

Lee Gwang-baek stared at the foot of the man who was presumed to be a traitorous sage. He could not find any traces of special devices or relics.

Saaaaaaaaa······.

“I’m worried about the monster outside, but I think it would be better to kill the wise man first.”

And before the head of the Brahmin clan, Caracal, could catch his breath, he drew forth his magical powers. He wanted to take advantage of this close opportunity to kill the renegade sage.

But at that time.

“······.”

In an instant, the cool air brushed across Caracal’s skin. Caracal slowly raised his head as if his consciousness was fading away.

‘When did it happen······?’

The wise man with both eyes open. Chestal Asparov was looking straight at Caracal. His eyes were white without any black irises. They were not human eyes.

however.

In front of the caracal, who had frozen like a stone in a strange situation, the wise man, who had finally opened his eyes, suddenly opened his mouth and asked.

“wizard.”

“······!?”

“The great wizard who used Brahman’s magic… Did I really kill him?”