Chapter 26 - Tomb Labyrinth 2 (1/2)
[Skeleton Knight]
Blue flames flickered within its hollow eye sockets, as an ominous black energy leaked out from its two-handed sword.
[Superior Undead]
Even among necromancer summons, there were different tiers of undead.
The higher its tier, the stronger its power and skills were, as well as how many subordinates it could lead.
‘Another one of Nakron’s pets.’
[Nakron, King of the Dark Wizards]
The secret behind his power was never uncovered, but one thing was for certain.
‘He is the very best Necromancer.’
Knowing the Historical Site’s background was quite important. For that reason, grave robbers, who preferred the term archaeologist, would do a lot of research prior to any exploration. It was the same concept as a student studying about his teacher’s style before undertaking a big test.
‘Maybe it truly is all part of a test.’
He didn’t believe for a single second that Nakron had come to this Tomb Labyrinth simply to uphold his promise with Akunaton. In his view, that puppet king was nothing but a toy.
He had quite the eccentric personality himself, so he needed to think differently if he wanted to place himself in his shoes.
As Woohyuk’s mind was occupied with such thoughts, the Skeleton Knight had begun his charge from atop his Skeletal Warhorse.
Tagdak Tagdak
The sound of its hooves resounding across the cave, as the knight swung its large sword, creating a gust of wind.
Woohyuk dodged to the side, evading the Skeleton Knight’s deadly charge. However he didn’t stand idle, activating Grandia’s Destruction Rune as he severed the horse’s front limbs.
“Kheee!”
The horse tumbled down to the ground, crying in pain.
Before the Skeleton Knight was able to pick itself back up from the fall, Woohyuk’s shadow was upon it.
Baslak
He severed the Skeleton Knight’s left arm and it fell down to the ground, the bone turning to dust.
Seeing it in an awful state, Woohyuk raised Grandia up high in order to deliver the killing blow.
Whiaaaak
At that very moment however, the black aura that had been surrounding the greatsword, shot out towards Woohyuk.
[Legion of Vengeful Spirits]
An ability that could overwhelm the opponent’s mind and take over their body.
Taang!
Fortunately he was able to neutralize it with a slash of his sword.
The Destruction Rune was able to affect Spirits.
As he endured the Spirits’ painful cries, Woohyuk dodged the Skeleton Knight’s slash and then...
Paddk
Saah
As the blue flame in the Skeleton Knights eyes disappeared, its bones shattered and turned to dust, scattering with the wind.
Woohyuk looked at its remains as he clicked his tongue.
‘I purposely didn't break its sword.’
He felt it had simply been a bit more troublesome compared to his usual way of handling things.
Woohyuk walked over to the fallen Skeletal Horse, sitting on it as he took a short break.
A Historical Site consisting countless Undead, the many battles slowly eating away at his Stamina.
‘How long have I been here?’
About a day had passed, in which he had been exploring nonstop, as he reached rather deep into the labyrinth.
‘I need to eat something.’
Even if he could keep going due to his strong mental fortitude, if he were to skip out on eating and sleeping, his fighting ability was sure to suffer.
Woohyuk took out some ingredients and began cooking.
It didn’t take him very long since he was only making some beef bibimbap. It was mostly boiling water for the rice and adding some sesame oil on top.
Once the rice was cooked, he ate his beef bibimbap with a plastic spoon.
‘These combat rations are so delicious.’
What had he eaten over the course of the last 40 years?
The faces of all his former subordinates, including Leifina came to mind.
‘It had been my mistake, only picking subordinates based solely on their fighting ability. ’
It was starting to become clear to him why he hadn’t been able to reach the Divine Throne back then.
The Gods would eat various rare delicacies, but he never sampled even a single one.
‘Wait for me Hans, I’m coming for you.’
It was just another reason to quickly settle his business here and leave the Tomb Labyrinth.
After drinking the last of the miso soup, Woohyuk set off once again with renewed vigor.
* * *
The second Boss he encountered was an Undead Cyclops.
It was a one-eyed giant that enjoyed eating human flesh just like the Minotaurs, and were also known for their perverse sexual acts.
Even after its death, these traits remained. In fact, it had even been strengthened by Nakron’s spells, giving it abilities that it previously didn’t have.
Wharrrr
A flame flew out from the Cyclops mouth, heading straight for Woohyuk.
It was similar to a Dragon’s Breath.
Woohyuk slinked to the side, dodging the flame as he unleashed an Ice Bolt at the Cyclop’s feet. He started off by reducing its mobility before engaging it in full.
“Kuruaruarua!”
With its feet frozen stiff, its single eye flashes red while it swung its spiked club. Out of nowhere, a single spike on the club shot out like an arrow towards Woohyuk.
It must be pretty enraged.
Still it wasn’t on a level that could catch Woohyuk off guard, as he relied on his senses and perception to dodge any incoming spikes.
Eventually he had closed the distance and Grandia’s sharp edge had all but reached the Cyclops.
Wharrrr
Rather than evading or defending, the Cyclops chose to counter attack instead with its flame breath.
With the fighting spirit of a lion, the Cyclops didn’t value its undead life, looking instead to drag down Woohyuk and make them die together.
Whuiaaang
The jet of flames was split in two with Grandia’s slash, and as soon as they dissipated, Woohyuk tossed an Ice Bolt into the Cyclop’s open mouth.
“Kurua?”
The Cyclops used its hands to touch its now frozen mouth, with a look of incredulity.
While it was distracted, a shadow loomed above its head.
Swoosh!
The Cyclop’s head swirled through the air, before falling down on the ground. A grayish-brown blood spurting out from the severed neck.