Chapter 254 – Demigod Atreus 4 (1/2)

A stone chamber inside the Einherjar ruins.

Woohyuk gasped for breath while facing Atreus.

They had been battling for over a day, but there was no sign of an end.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve faced someone so difficult. For a human to contend against me… this is a first,” Atreus said as he stared at Woohyuk in admiration.

No matter how much if one possessed the greatest weapon of the demons, humans were humans.

Woohyuk basically had a fragile body, and his growth was limited.

Of course, there were exceptions, but Woohyuk’s case went above and beyond an exception.

He deserved to be called the reincarnation of Archangel Rafael.

“It looks like you haven’t had the opportunity to battle with the Einherjars in Valhalla, Atreus. When it comes to stats alone, they’re not far behind me,” Woohyuk replied in a tired voice.

“That’s right, but you’re still something different. It’s a bit difficult to express in words.”

Woohyuk had an atypical trait that even Demigod Atreus couldn’t understand.

The trait was not wholly from the spirit of the archangel, yet it didn’t directly correspond to the power of a demon.

Woohyuk possessed something like a seed before germination. It was still uncertain what would spring from the seed during this period, but its existence itself made Atreus feel unease.

“According to the words of one of the ancient demons, when I was an archangel, I injected something into my own soul. Maybe that’s the reason,” Woohyuk replied.

“… If so, it might be part of the Odyssey Plan. Anyway, try to wake it up. It might help you grow,” Atreus commented, showing a favorable attitude toward Woohyuk.

Although Woohyuk was an opponent who he’d have to fight to one’s death, Atreus thought it was worth to pay homage to Woohyuk.

Woohyuk also humbly and respectfully accepted his advice.

“I’ll try.”

“By the way, I think we’ll have to end this soon. It’s not good for me either to keep hitting and receiving like this.”

Atreus possessed an advantage in terms of physical strength, but he was concerned with Woohyuk’s demonic powers.

Woohyuk possessed the potential power to destroy the world.

The power was on par with the Creator’s, so it would be difficult for Atreus if Woohyuk’s demonic powers consumed him and decided to run rampant.

As Atreus prepared his final blow, Woohyuk also cleared his mind.

‘This is it.’

Currently, Liandry’s skill blockade was in a cooldown state.

Woohyuk was at a disadvantage up to this point, and it was a great opportunity for Atreus.

Tak!

Atreus jumped first and rushed toward Woohyuk.

He exhibited agile movement, unlike before.

‘… Fast.’

Atreus’ agile movements were difficult to follow, even when Woohyuk heightened his senses to the max.

In addition, considering that the Thunder Lord Spear could be used for a total of three attacks at the speed of light, it was a very dizzying situation.

Woohyuk instinctively used Dantalion’s exclusive magic spell with Liandry’s Ring.

Sa-Ack!

Woohyuk’s alter-images spread everywhere and confused Atreus, who was narrowing the distance.

However, Atreus fired a ruthless spear attack at one of the images without any signs of agitation.

Hwi-Ah!

A blue flame afterimage followed along the curve drawn by the thrown spear. The blue flames quickly wrapped around Woohyuk.

Because of the battles so far, he couldn’t fool Atreus any longer using alter-images.

Woohyuk clenched his teeth and teleported to an alter-image.

‘Is it time to use Baal’s abilities?’

He had a hidden card that he still held behind.

The Black Constellation, Baal’s main demon magic spell.

When activated, it was awakened for an hour, greatly increasing the power of all stats and skills, and was able to release some of his own potential power.

With the long journey he had made so far, he was able to mobilize a number of active and passive skills that he learned along the way, such as the Blood Power of Hong Yuri and Sieg’s Dragon Armor.

Baal’s spell could be considered ridiculous, and there was no particular penalty.

However, the caster’s mana would continuously drain during the casting period.

‘The win or loss will be decided from this upcoming confrontation anyway.’

This moment when the opponent’s hidden card was revealed was the best opportunity to use his own hidden skill.

When Woohyuk activated Black Constellation, burning black flames covered his body.

Hwa-Rrrrrrr!

With just this one spell, his aura and influence seemingly swallowed up everything surrounding them.

However, Atreus continued to narrow the distance with an expression of expectation.

“I knew you would use Black Constellation last. Because that’s the most powerful of the 72 Demon King’s abilities.”

Of course, that didn’t mean the Demigod would be pushed back by Baal’s powers.

In other words, everything was determined by how calmly one judged the situation and responded to the other’s attack in a timely manner.

Hwi-Eek!

Atreus attacked again, wielding the Thunder Lord Spear with force.

Blue flames rose and spread out wherever the spear moved.

With a roar like thunder, a fierce wolf head appeared from the spear.

[Fenrir].

It was a mythical beast who threatened the gods. Fenrir, along with the giant serpent Jormungand, had clashed against the gods during the last Great Demon War.

‘Ah. So, the identity of that flame was Fenrir.’

It was quite weird that the flame didn’t succumb or fade against Verserios’ black aura.

The God of Blacksmithing probably used his power to seal Fenrir within the Thunder Lord Spear.

However, even Fenrir was not enough to contend against Woohyuk’s awakened state.

Go-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!

Woohyuk’s eyes turned red and blood swirls covered the area.

He created another absolute space within Asura’s absolute space.

Faced with another absolute space, this time filled with blood and vampires, Atreus completely lifted Fenrir’s restraints.

“Grrrrrr!”

Fenrir popped out of the Thunder Lord Spear and bit the throat of a conjured vampire.

Of course, the vampire didn’t suffer losses unilaterally. It caused a wave of blood to smash onto Fenrir’s body, causing a number of injuries to Fenrir.

While the two conjured minions fought, Woohyuk and Atreus continued to exchange blows as well.

Ka-Rang!

The two’s auras and power collided, distorting the surrounding space.

The blood vortex within the absolute space bent sideways from the aftermath.

Naturally, tremendous counterforces from the clash spread like waves over their bodies.

“Keuk…!”

Woohyuk grit his teeth and competed with Atreus, pushing Verserios with all his might against Atreus’ spear.

This stalemate was difficult to maintain, even though he had fully awakened by activating Black Constellation.