Four Emperor’s Captain, Hwa Sun.
When he was first handed the spear, he did not like it very much. It was heavier than most spears he used before, and there were so many other weapons around.
With this, he could never think of a normal stab or slash around the body or even swing it around his own body.
It was a weapon which was more threatening to use to himself than to the enemy on the other side. However, as soon as he infused energy into it, his thoughts changed.
Jjjkkk!
…!
There was internal energy which he could not think of as his own. Looking at the change, he realized that this was not just another weapon like he expected it to be.
It was a literal divine weapon.
Swish
The spear wielded by him—sword energy shot out in all directions, making his eyes widen.
And Hwa Sun, who was wielding it, looked taken aback.
What weapon…?
He was able to use energy attacks from the weapon. However, he could not handle a wide range attack like this.
Chiiiii!
Internal energy placed on the weapon was gradually amplified ,and it was being made into a better energy. Stronger too.
He wanted to be able to control it, so he turned it around and it all worked. He was able to move better with more internal energy infused.
And the effects were greater than expected.
Kwaaaang!
Some of the internal energy fired out by the weapon had torn out chunks of a building. It was because of the terrifying sword energy that was shot out.
The energy did not just simply shoot out, but instead it was exploding at the moment of contact. That showed why this weapon was called a Divine Weapon.
Shhhh
“Wow…”
“Can it be stopped?”
“No, it has to be dodged.”
While the captains were talking, Seol-Hwi easily dodged the internal energy shots being poured out with ease. It was hard to believe even after seeing it with their own eyes.
The sword energy continuously shot out, so how was he able to avoid it?
“At this, it seems like Hwa Sun is done…”
“…!?”
It was only then that Hwa Sun realized the reality. This tremendous attack he was impressed about did not even work on their commander.
“What are you all doing? You want to stand still? Come on!”
At the shout from Seol-Hwi, everyone flinched. Hwa Sun accepted what became of this.
“Then I will come.”
Jeokpa moved over.
The silver knuckle buster pierced the ceiling and soared at the sky.
Wheeing!
He tried to attack with it a dozen times, but it did not work like he intended. It was not so easy to control it like he expected. It was not easy to control the movement, specifically the strength and after it made contact with something, so he firmly held it and moved.
Tak!
Uh?
And as he stared into the void, his eyes flickered.
Wheeik!
He could not believe that the knuckle buster had changed direction suddenly, as the weapon flew straight for his target, Seol-Hwi.
Tat
Also, this was not a single attack.
The fists which moved made it seem like they were moving on their own.
Pat! Pat! Pat!
At the attack, which moved like it had a mind of its own, turned in the direction where Seol-Hwi was at.
At the same time—
Papapat!
The fists appeared right in front of him. Instead of one, they showed five to six illusions to pressure Seol-Hwi.
It was an attack from two directions.
“I-I think this…?”
It was expected that Heukgu, who was watching this, was puzzled.
It could not be avoided. It looked like a simple movement, but it turned into ridiculous self moving energy intended to kill.
Pat!
What Seol-Hwi saw there was, in a word, beyond normal sense.
Sasasak.
Despite the fact that the sword energy and the knuckle buster attack approached him from all sides, Seol-Hwi could not be touched.
“Oh my.”
If the footwork could be used, harmony would occur, and if it was predicted, then the attack would be on point. However, in their eyes, It looked like a simple way to avoid it.
“It makes no sense…”
Seo Ryeong, who watched Seol-Hwi, was expressionless.
She was wondering what was happening.
“If one puts logic into the illusions, one can predict the course of attack in advance. You will use all your senses for such clairvoyance, mind reading, foresight, and more. In that case, the footwork just turns into a means to help.”
“…?”
Seo Ryeong looked stunned. The woman who suddenly spoke to her, was approaching.
The voice was a familiar one.
Bang!
Looking back, Bigun was hit by an attack and was now sitting in place. The knuckle buster was in the hands of Seol-Hwi.
Beyond avoiding it, he managed to take the weapon as well.
“Just what is this…”
Jeokpa groaned softly.
He could not even figure out what happened. It was a move he could have never imagined.
“Jeokpa, and the weapon need more training. The movement of it was good. Those shoes are in excellent shape for changing direction in the air.”
Seol-Hwi looked away and turned to a woman who did not move.
“Scout Team Captain, it is your turn.”
The strange gaze around her moved towards her. To be precise, they could not take the eyes off of the beauty next to her.
In the meantime, Seo Ryeong raised her hand.
“I understand.”
The daggers and the armor. Among them, the armor was to protect the body, so it was time to demonstrate the dagger’s skills.
It was a weapon everyone must have used during practice. However, there was one problem.
Kikiki
It was the size of a palm made of thick iron. It was engraved as a dagger for assassins, so it would not be easy to use it.
“T-this….”
“A drop of blood.”
“…?”
Seo Ryeong was a bit taken aback at the words of Cheon Miryo.
“Among the divine weapons, there are those who require a separate action from their owners. If you look closely, there should be something which will absorb the blood of its owner.”
“Ah, yes.”
Seo Ryeong looked at her weapon again. When she listened and moved the weapon, she saw letters engraved the size of a fingernail.
Kiik
Seo Ryeong cut her fingertip and looked at the blood flowing in there.
Kiiik
With the sound of something moving, a concave space opened up. And four needles rose with a silver glow.
If I look at this, the use of it is different? Seeing that this is a Divine Weapon…
She looked at it for a moment and then took out the leftmost needle.
“For now, avoid it.”
After saying that to Seol-Hwi, she threw it.
Swish!
The reflection seemed to fly normally at first. Seol-Hwi also seemed to avoid it easily, but the reflection which seemed to pass by changed suddenly.
…!
Seol-Hwi noticed it. The movement of the reflection that changed at a glance. And he turned ahead again.
That moment—
Kwang!
Explosions exploded around Seol-Hwi with a powerful plume of flame.
“Ah…!”
“What is that!”
“Explosion…’
“It wasn’t an assassin needle?”
Everyone who watched this was shocked, and even Seo Ryeong was surprised. She thought it was an assassin needle, but it suddenly exploded.
Shhh
Seol-Hwi was a bit shocked at this. With his clothes torn a little by the heat, he picked up the thin needle from the flame which fell down and said,
“Chasing Bomb… means this.”
It is an explosion.
He thought this was an assassination needle, but now he saw it was for mass killing. Perhaps, if it had been with internal energy, it would have had greater force.
Seol-Hwi shook his head and walked to Seo Ryeong. And when she was close to him—
Tuk
He grabbed the needle in hand.
“Somehow, I don’t think this will suit you.”
“Uh…?”
Seol-Hwi turned his back without another word, and this time, Seo Ryeong stopped him.
“What are you talking about? I shouldn’t use it?”
“Right. Because it is dangerous.”
“What, is there anyone who doesn’t have the risk in the war?”
“…You of all shouldn’t use it.”
“Commander. Are you saying I am not at a level to use it?”
Seo Ryeong continued to ask, and Seol-Hwi looked at her calmly and said,
“The sharper the weapon, the easier it is to attract the enemy’s attention. And especially when it comes to things which are more clearly dangerous.”
Cheon Miryo who was next to her said,
“If you use this with your skills… it will draw too much attention. So like the commander said, it doesn’t suit you.”
Seo Ryeong still looked at her with displeasure but could not refute those words.
Only her gloomy look stayed there as she gave back the weapon.
“Heukgu.”
“Yes.”
“You use this.”
Tuk
Seol-Hwi gave the Chasing Bomb Dagger to him and then went to his place and said,
“For now. The training is done. Everyone is dismissed.”
“I understand.”
“Yes.”
“Then.”
Everyone bowed and left. Perhaps because they got their new weapons, their expressions were happy. However, just one woman—
Seo Ryeong, though, hesitated.
“Why? Wont go?”
At Seol-Hwi’s cold question, she bowed and walked away.
Tuk.
After confirming that the door was closed, Cheon Miryo looked at Seol-Hwi and said,
“Isn’t everyone using the Divine Weapon for the first time?”
“Yes.”
“Then why are you being kind to that woman named Seo Ryeong alone?”
“You thought I was being kind?”
“You werent?”
“…”
She was not wrong. The weapons surely brought in attention, but the spear and knuckle buster will also bring in enemy attention.
Seol-Hwi said,
“I didn’t think she would be able to properly utilize the weapon. In that case, just the armor was…”
“No other reason?”
“…?”
When Seol-Hwi looked up, she raised her hand and covered her lips as she smiled.
“Nothing. Just a joke.”
Seol-Hwi was about to say something but then she turned her head. After being silent for a long while, Seol-Hwi spoke first.
“That, maybe…”
“Uh?”
Cheon Miryo looked back with a bright smile which caused Seol-Hwi to be taken aback.
She was so beautiful yet so mysterious that he was amazed each time he looked at her.
“You wanted to ask?”
“Is Master… up to something?”
“…?”
Cheon Miryo looked puzzled at the question, but Seol-Hwi had a serious look on his face.
“Your master… no, you said it yourself but from my point of view, you already seemed to be at a level that was ready to get to Profound Demon.”
“….”
“The reason why you chose to stay in the Supreme Demon and hide yourself, I am curious about that. Did your Master ever say something.”
“Are you suspicious of me?”
At Cheon Miryo’s direct question, Seol-Hwi waved his hands.
“It isn’t like that.”
“…?”
“Actually, I was thinking about it. What should I do to get to Profound Demon? But more than that, there is this basic question which has me stuck. If you had climbed to Profound Demon, wouldn’t that be more dangerous… that kind.”
“…”
Cheon Miryo listened quietly as Seol-Hwi confided in her with his concerns that he had never spoken of to anyone.
“Once you get to Profound Demon… you get noticed by the Heavenly Demon. If that happens, then you will have to fight against him. Because he isn’t one to accept another existence as the Heavenly Demon other than the disciples he chose.”
“I understand what you mean.”
She walked slowly, then looked down at Seol-Hwi and said,
“The curse placed on you is starting to express doubts about the existence of me. So that is what you said to me.”
“…!?”
Seol-Hwi’s eyes widened.
“It is. My master said it. One day, someone who will throw the world into chaos will appear. Even the Heavenly Demon, who is the leader, this is a strong person which cannot be matched.”
“…”
“And it came true. Without any proof, you just opened a path full of blood, and even defeated one of the Heavenly Demon’s disciples.”
Cheon Miryo looked away for a moment and then opened her mouth again,
“If there is a way to stop him, there is only one way, to find a being that can reverse time. And to help him, I need to hide too, to be precise, do not raise your martial arts any further and hold your breath. That was my master’s words.”
“You…”
It was the moment his concern turned to certainty.
The identity of this “unknown existence” the system mentioned.
Surprisingly, among the beings the system peered into, there were those who noticed that it was looking at them. Otherwise, there would be no one like Cheon Miryo’s master.
“Certainly not now, it will be delayed as long as possible. That way, when I get to Profound Demon, you can fight against the monsters who rule the world.”
“…”
“I will take my time so that I can be their stumbling block. That is the duty given to me by my Master.”
Cheon Miryo—
Seol-Hwi felt frightened about the presence. Perhaps it was because of the rejection of the new life.
She offered to help, but if she died in this life—
He felt scared at the thought of not meeting her in the next life.
