Chapter 224 – Raising Talent 3 (2/2)
“Keuk…!”
Dark red blood spilled from Woohyuk’s mouth.
If he was an ordinary person, he wouldn’t have been able to withstand the damage from just the aftershock, never mind the clash.
However, thanks to the Necromancer Class, Woohyuk was able to maintain consciousness even as a human because his tolerance to death was upgraded.
‘Long battles are absolutely unfavorable…!’
The Ancient Demon Harpes was stronger than the Fallen Angel Cruella.
In other words, this trial was a harder ordeal to overcome than the First Catastrophe.
In a short period of time, he had to mobilize all possible methods of attack.
He had to fight alone, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t utilize the spells and abilities of others.
Woohyuk used the Nocturne of the Hidden Crescent Moon to cast God Death in the air.
Hwi-Ah~!
A huge spiral black hole was created above them, absorbing the raging demonic energy from this reddish-hued hell.
However, Harpes didn’t show any agitation and simply neutralized the black hole.
Slice!
Two smaller black holes were separated by his red trident.
The ability of a 7th ranked Demon King was insufficient to harm Harpes.
However, Woohyuk didn’t give up. This time, he cast Demon Annihilation.
‘I must get out of this guy’s sphere of influence as much as possible.’
The current battlefield was Abyss’ hell, Harpes’ absolute space.
If Woohyuk remained fighting in this space, Harpes would have an overwhelming advantage.
But in the air, the raging and flickering flames of hell weren’t able to reach the tops, so he’d have to utilize that space.
Woohyuk swung Verserios as he moved from place to place through various small black holes.
Hwee-Eek!
Bam!
Bam!
Bam!
Several jet-black flashes tore through the air and hit Harpes’ shield.
However, without a scratch, Harpes starting provoking Woohyuk,
“Are you saying that you want to become the Lord of all demons with that level of strength? Your rivals are far stronger than the average Gods!”
Harpes was once an Archangel, the foremost person within the Creator’s inner circle.
In general, Archangels are one level below the Gods.
However, after he fell into the abyss, he was able to gain greater strength than the Gods.
This was possible because the Creator put systemic restrictions on Archangels and Gods to prevent them from surpassing their positions.
That’s why it was said that, among all the Gods and beings, only the Devil, the Lord of all demons, could challenge the Creator.
“… I will overcome it… to finish what I started in the previous and present life.”
And to be with someone important.
Woohyuk emerged from the small black hole behind Harpes and unfolded the absolute space of Asura.
Afterward, the absolute space of two people sharply collided!
The black magic and fiery power of hell mixed together and fought a spatial duel to dominate the battlefield.
Hwee-Ah!
A fierce vortex raged and a resonance sound occurred.
A violent collision made further cracks in the space-time air.
During this process, Woohyuk felt the pain of all his body’s bones being shattered.
“Keuk!!”
He felt as if his intestines ruptured and his blood flowed backward.
Nevertheless, he had to endure it.
To challenge the throne with a human body.
Could it be possible without surpassing the limits of the body?
Woohyuk struggled desperately because he knew that once he set his own limits, he could never move forward.
“Ha-Ar-Uh-Pe-S!”
Woohyuk swung Verserios while subconsciously screaming at the top of his lungs.
As if reflecting his heart and innermost desire, the black demonic energy became stronger.
Harpes gave a momentary grin of admiration.
‘Surely, this is Archangel Rafael! Even after becoming a human, that indomitable determination remains alive!’
Harpes didn’t know how Woohyuk was able to meet the previous Asura, but Harpes was sure that the previous Asura must have felt the same way.
Even though he lost all his abilities as an Archangel and was trapped in a fragile body, Woohyuk possessed a miraculous power that exceeded his limitations.
It originated from Rafael’s pure soul.
‘Be sure to be a transcendent this time, Rafael! For yourself! For this world, which has been ruined by the Creator’s dogma!’
Harpes stopped the raging, wild Verserios while cheering for Woohyuk in his heart.
At the same time, the sword’s demonic energy devoured the battlefield.
Asura’s absolute space encroached on Harpes’ hell, temporarily constraining Harpes’ movement.
“… Keuk.”
Along with a short sigh, Harpes burst into a peal of low laughter.
A human was seeking to cross the boundaries and become a transcendent, something that even he, Harpes, couldn’t overcome.
In his previous life as an Archangel, Rafael had performed such miracles at the last moment.
‘I will entrust everything to you.’
No matter how much Woohyuk was Rafael’s reincarnation, Harpes would not help him if he was not qualified.
However, through this battle, Harpes was able to realize that they were one and the same.
He was the only one who could carry out the Odyssey Plan and make it a reality.
Therefore, Harpes was willing to give his life to his old companion.
To break down the system that made everyone unhappy, to realize the future they dreamed of…
Chwa-Ah!
Verserios dug into Harpes’ side, causing black blood to sprinkle out into the air.
Then, a gush of blood burst out before Harpes' body was separated into two parts, falling from the air into the pitch-black darkness.
When he died, a series of system messages appeared in front of Woohyuk’s eyes.
[You have defeated the Ancient Demon Harpes.]
[You have acquired the Red Flame Ring.]