Chapter 163 : Chapter 163
Chapter 163 : Supreme King (7)
‘That is…….’
I knew what the phenomenon currently occurring on the Supreme King's right shoulder was.
The Demonic energy I harbor isn't simply Demonic energy originating from an Ascension Stone Fragment, but a Demonic energy combined with none other than the Demonic energy the Destruction Dragon had harbored.
Since he was exposed to it defenselessly, naturally the Supreme King, just like Luna had, would also be bound to experience corrosion by the Destruction Dragon's Demonic energy.
Just like right now.
“……It isn't a power an adversary of the Demonic would likely possess. What on earth is this power? What have you done to me?”
“Well. Why don't you taste more if you're curious? I can stab you a few more times if you want.”
“I politely decline.”
In that state, it would be difficult to use his right arm freely like before.
I had expected it to some extent, but I didn't know the Destruction Dragon's Demonic energy would work on the Supreme King as well.
‘As expected of the Destruction Dragon's Demonic energy.’
Anyway, I couldn't miss this opportunity.
Clack─
The muzzle of the AKR-74 Assault Rifle aimed at the Supreme King.
‘Lion, focus on power.’
[Yes, got it.]
The Demonic energy transmitted through both hands condensed in the AKR-74 Assault Rifle.
Spirit Magic.
Demonic Spirit Bullet.
Along with the pulled trigger, the bullet imbued with Spirit Magic rushed toward the Supreme King.
Swish-swish-swish!
Normally, such an honest shot wouldn't have worked on the Supreme King, but right now, the Supreme King's attention was momentarily focused on his right shoulder.
I didn't miss that momentary gap.
Crackle──!!!
Intense sparks flew from the Supreme King's entire body, which collided with the Demonic Spirit Bullet.
However, the Demonic energy the Supreme King harbored couldn't overcome the power of the Postponer of Ruin, and the Demonic Bullets containing Spirit Magic soon lodged into the Supreme King's body one after another.
Puk-puk!
Puk-puk-puk─!
Due to the powerful physical force and repulsive force of the bullets harboring the power of the Postponer of Ruin, the Supreme King's body was pushed back just like that.
“……Kuk.”
For the first time since the fight began, a shallow groan flowed from the Supreme King's mouth.
It was proof that my attacks were finally working.
‘Keep pressing him.’
Although I had used all the rounds for the N242 Minigun and the AKR-74 Assault Rifle, those weren't the only weapons remaining for me.
[Activates ‘Weapon Summon(??)’.]
[‘Lv.2’ weapon is summoned.]
[Summons weapon, ‘B686 Double Barrel Shotgun’.]
A blue halo of light soars from my hand.
Along with that, the muzzle of the B686 Double Barrel Shotgun, which revealed its appearance in my hand, aimed at the Supreme King.
Spirit Magic.
Demonic Spirit Bullet.
Along with the Spirit Magic activated once again, the Demonic energy sacrificed as a price drains out.
Now, the remaining amount of Demonic energy in my body was almost non-existent.
‘This time, I’ll deal significant damage.’
I don't think I can take down an opponent of the Supreme King's level with just this.
But I should be able to deal significant damage.
Bang!
Baaaaang─!
Along with the two triggers pulled in succession, 70mm 12 gauge shotgun shells struck the Supreme King.
Rumble-boom!
The Supreme King, pushed back again, collided with a pillar of the palace, and the pillar collapsed just like that.
Rather than the Supreme King being pushed back strongly enough to do that, it was more that the pillar itself couldn't withstand the Demonic energy emitted by the Supreme King.
Click, clack.
I took out 70mm 12 gauge shotgun shells from my pocket and loaded them into the B686 Double Barrel Shotgun.
Because I fired Spirit Magic wildly while continuing this fight, the Demonic energy I possessed right now was revealing the bottom.
In other words, I can't use any more Spirit Magic.
However, if you don't have teeth, you do it with gums.
Tzzt-tzzt-tzzt!
[‘Nak's Legacy─Jeon’ activates its power according to the wearer's will.]
[‘Nak's Legacy─Jeon’ deploys ‘Flying Thunder’.]
The power originating from Nak's Legacy was imbued into the 70mm 12 gauge shotgun shells.
Its power might not compare to Spirit Magic, but even so, having it was much better than not having it.
Bang!
Along with the trigger pulled again, the 70mm 12 gauge shotgun shells struck the Supreme King again, who was buried in the collapsed pillar.
As the power of the Postponer of Ruin was added to the Flying Thunder, an intense electric shock that hadn't been seen until now occurred, and white light soared in the area for a moment.
Crackle, crackle-crackle……!
The electric shock that occurred was so intense that residual electricity remained here and there, sparking large and small sparks.
‘The Supreme King?’
It didn't take that long to find the answer to my question.
“Let's stop the pranks there, Postponer of Ruin.”
The Supreme King's voice, ringing out in a low tone, was heard by my ears.
‘Behind!’
I tried to respond to the surprise attack by urgently activating the power of the Orb of Water, but I was a step late.
Kwaaang!!!
“Keo-heok!”
Despite the Orb of Water and Demonic energy dispersing the shock, the impact transmitted to my body wasn't ordinary.
However, there was no time to lie down.
Because the Supreme King attacked continuously with a momentum like a storm.
‘Can't dodge this.’
My posture had already collapsed.
The power of the Orb of Water had also already reached its limit, so I can't unfold a defensive barrier in succession.
Demonic energy also ran out, so there were practically no means to protect my body.
“Damn it─”
The Supreme King's fist wrapped in Demonic energy rushed toward my abdomen.
Crack!─
“Ugh!”
Despite blocking it with the B686 Double Barrel Shotgun momentarily, due to that impact, my waist almost folded in half.
But this wasn't really blocked even if I blocked it.
It felt like my insides were shaken up by the impact transmitted through the B686 Double Barrel Shotgun.
It felt as if a hole had been punched in my stomach.
Trickle…….
Fresh blood flows from the corner of my mouth.
Vomiting blood from the mouth meant that my internal organs were severely damaged, whether it was the respiratory system or the stomach system.
Of course, since I have the Orb of Water, I wouldn't need to worry about aftereffects, but the problem was that it wouldn't be strange if I died right now.
Until now, it was a composition where I drove the Supreme King, but as the cards I possess decreased, the situation was bound to tilt towards the Supreme King, whose basic capabilities were superior.
In the first place, a fight between the weak and the strong was like that.
The weak can gain the upper hand momentarily by mobilizing all available methods, but eventually, if all those moves are blocked, they cannot overcome the logic of power.
‘……Is there no choice now.’
I have already used most of the methods I can use, but that doesn't mean there are no methods left.
Only, the remaining methods generally had considerable risks, so even I had postponed them until now.
“There is something I want to ask, Postponer of Ruin.”
Just like that, when I was contemplating the final method, the Supreme King looked down at me, who had fallen.
“Why are you stopping me?”
“……Do I have to say it?”
“You have no obligation to do so, but personally, I would like to hear the reason.”
There is no need to answer the Supreme King's question.
But I felt the necessity to stall for time even a little more.
If I gave up on the conversation, the fight would continue, and in my current situation, it was true that stalling for time even a little more was advantageous.
“Before that, let me ask first.”
I vomited the question I had harbored about the Supreme King since before this fight began.
“You said your goal was to return to Earth. Then, does that mean you can return to Earth if the sky opens?”
I know what lies beyond the sky.
Then, if the sky opens as the Supreme King said, what on earth will happen?
I wanted to know that.
“I believe so.”
“Believe so, you say……. Means you aren't certain.”
“That is correct.”
Contrary to my expectations, the Supreme King obediently admitted his ignorance.
“Do you know what lies beyond the sky?”
At my question, the Supreme King answered briefly.
“I have a guess.”
“Means you don't know.”
“Interesting words, Postponer of Ruin. Seeing beyond the sky would be something allowed only to you.”
A story I was hearing for the very first time.
However, since I had no intention of informing the Supreme King of that fact, I spoke with feigned nonchalance.
“You've done this kind of thing well without even being able to see it.”
“Just because I cannot see does not mean I cannot know. The same goes for you. Just because you can see does not mean you can know everything.”
“You have a talent for talking bullshit at length.”
The Supreme King chuckled, making a metallic sound.
“I think it is time to hear the answer now. What is the reason you are stopping me?”
“Because I can't know.”
“What?”
“What will happen in the future due to what you bastard did?”
If the sky opens, what will happen?
As the Supreme King said, players might be able to return, but would it be just that?
I didn't think so.
“If the sky opens and the worst situation occurs, what do you intend to do?”
“You have more fear than you look. Unbefitting the great deed you achieved, Postponer of Ruin.”
“It looks like you bastard has excessively no fear, though.”
“That could be so.”
The Supreme King's metallic voice laughed low.
“But I will not stop. I will open the sky and return to the place we should be.”
“What if I stop you?”
“That too would be my fate. Do you intend to try stopping me, Postponer of Ruin?”
“If I have to.”
“Regrettable. I thought words might get through to you.”
Demonic energy began to clump in the Supreme King's outstretched hand.
“Then I will break the fate blocking me with my own hands as well.”
“Try it if you can.”
Although it wasn't a long time, it was enough time to catch my breath for a moment.
The figure of the Supreme King disappeared from my sight again.
A moment ago, I couldn't react to that speed, but not now.
Because there was a method perfect to use in this situation.
[Akiro's Law activates.]
[The Law of ‘Speed Bump’ is applied.]
[The resistance of the target applied to the Law is powerful, so the Law implementation duration is greatly reduced!]
Inside the Law of Speed Bump, all existences applied to the Law can only reach up to a certain speed.
When the Supreme King's speed completely surpassed me like now, there was no Law like this.
Of course, since the Supreme King's level is what it is, the duration was cut down significantly, but for now, this much was enough.
“A Law-enforcing item, to think you had something like that too.”
“I tend to be quite lucky.”
“But it seems you are mistaken about one thing.”
The Supreme King rushed in front of me in an instant.
“Even if you keep up with the speed, did you think something would change?”
The Supreme King's fist harboring a storm of Demonic energy rushed in.
However, unlike before, I could see that fist clearly.
Whoosh!
As I turned my body greatly just like that, the blade feathers of the Blade Black Raven Cloak struck the Supreme King.
“Unfitting cheap tricks.”
However, the Supreme King, unconcerned, struck away the Blade Black Raven Cloak and pulled it just like that.
As my body was pulled just like that, the shadow of the Supreme King cast over my eyes before I knew it.
It was as expected.
“Thanks for pulling.”
“Hmm?”
“Summary Contract Declaration.”
Along with the recited incantation, blazing fire began to soar, centering on the Fang of Blazing Fire held in my right hand.
Sacrificing the Supreme King as a price for this magic doesn't work on the demon.
Then, I just sacrifice myself.
Now, demons.
Burn to your heart's content.
“Blazing Fire Salamander Digs a Tunnel.”
The Lizard of Blazing Fire vomited flames and revealed its appearance.
To swallow everything in this place.