Chapter 58 (1/2)

“Are you okay?” I asked Kerenos as the flames scattered. His body was already scarred. His health was at the bottom and he was truly in imminent danger.

...It was a close call. I would’ve been too late if it wasn’t for Shadow Play.

He told me, “Kuhuhu, I don’t have the power to stand up.”

“Tsk tsk, you weak guy. Rest!”

I looked around but there were no longer any places for people to live. I wondered if this was truly the Windia that I knew. I was a little late dropping off Mido at the capsule room on the way and almost lost Kerenos. I asked him, “Did you make the whirlwind?”

“Yes. It couldn’t be helped.”

He was a great man. I knew he was strong but I hadn't expected him to hide this type of power. Then he was looking out for me in the past? This bad guy.

It was at this time that Gorba stood up. “Gruruk! Hu.man.di.e.”

I saw the familiar eyes and had mixed feelings. There was an earthquake as Kerenos’ voice was heard from behind me.

“Old man. That guy...”

“I know. He has already lost his sense of reason.”

“Please settle this. I think I need to sleep for a bit.”

At the same time, Kerenos closed his eyes. He was exhausted. Meanwhile, Gorba rushed forward.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

I realized that I was facing the source of the earthquake that shook the ground. It was a complete error of judgment—that was what Gorba’s eyes were telling me. Then I received a whisper.

-Crystal: As expected of Father! Were you the one who created the firestorm just now?

-Jackson: Yes. I’m sorry for being late.

-Crystal: No. I’m glad you’re here.

-Jackson: I’m sorry but it’s too early to be relieved.

-Crystal: Yes...?

I sighed as I saw Gorba’s health. It might not have been a direct hit but 70% of his health still remained after being hit by Sun Road. I thought of the fact that he had been hit by that massive tornado and my head was stirred. I could understand why Kerenos was in such a state.

-Jackson: He is strong. It might be impossible by myself.

-Crystal: He is that strong?

She couldn’t see it in person but she was quite fl.u.s.tered as she imagined it in her head. Kim Sujeong continued, -Crystal: Father, what is your Heavenly Star?

Heavenly Star? What was she saying all of a sudden? Then what was my Heavenly Star? The answer came from Prometheus.

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ says it is ‘Monarch of Brilliant Promise.’] [1]

Ah, that was it. Then Gorba’s axe struck at a high speed. Rocks flew up from the place where the axe struck. I thought it would shatter the bones in my forearm if I was hit with this but I hadn’t expected it to be this bad. However, it would be rude for me to talk about this guy’s age… [2]

The axe flew once again.

“Bullshit.”

Normally, a big person should be slow but this guy was strong and fast. I watched the axe narrowly pass by me and a chill went down my spine. I started to speed up. My scattered afterimages revolved around Gorba. Fortunately, Gorba’s agility didn’t surpass mine.

-Crystal: Father? Are you okay? Is everything okay?

-Jackson: I'm sorry. I’m a bit busy right now. Ah, my Heavenly Star is Monarch of Brilliant Promise.

-Crystal: Huh? This is the first time I’ve heard of such a Heavenly Star... there was something like that?

Thump! Gorba stomped his feet. Rocks surged and blocked my way, forcing me to stop moving my legs. Shit. He was smart and used his head.

-Jackson: I’m sorry, I’m fighting right now. Can you tell me what you need?

-Crystal: Ah, I’m sorry! The lord has a Star Piece!

Star Piece? What was that?

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ has wide eyes.]

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is telling you to have the Star Piece brought over!]

-Jackson: I don’t understand but just bring it over first.

-Crystal: Huh? However, there is a restriction to use it...

-Jackson: Prometheus says to bring it over.

-Crystal: I understand. I’ll come as quickly as possible!

She seemed to trust Prometheus. Well, I had told her the story so it was natural.

Shit. The opponent was swinging it again. I dodged the axe and asked Prometheus, “Hey, is there any way?”

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ says it will be hard to win right now.]

...I asked the wrong question. Even so, I had to do something. I quickly attacked Gorba’s right foot when I saw a gap. The damage window opened along with the sound. However...

[The target’s physical resistance is strong.]

[80% less physical damage is received.]

[The target’s attribute resistance is high. He isn’t burned.]

“This is crazy...”

There was nearly no damage at all. At the same time, Gorba’s left leg made a surprise strike. I couldn’t avoid the sudden attack.

“Hup!” I hit a building with a loud sound. Then I emerged from it while cleaning the debris from my body. “I don’t think Keen Insight will work.”

It was at a speed that couldn’t be avoided. My stats were too different from his. Look at the kick that decreased my health by half.

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is telling you to use Insight.]

“Insight? Isn’t that something that can only be used on people?”

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ says no with a flick of his booger.]

“I guess not. By the way, why do you keep flicking your booger? Dirty guy.”

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is flicking a booger with two fingers.]

“If it is like this, I’ll put my booger into the dish you will eat.”

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is panicked.]

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ has blood flowing from his nose.]

In any case, as he said, I decided to use Insight. Gorba was walking slowly. Maybe it was because he lost his sense of reason but his movements seemed a bit slow.

“Insight.”

[Apostle Skill: Insight has been used.]

[Most of the information isn’t yet known.]

It was ridiculous thinking about it again. I didn’t know most of the information so I didn’t think Insight was meaningful. I let out a small sigh as the information window opened.

[Insight Information]

[Name: Gorba

Level: 200

Affiliation: Chief of The Blue Tooth Tribe

Stats: ?

Skills: ?

Weaknesses: Will be freed from the control when the necklace is released.

* He is being controlled by certain forces.

-Current goodwill: 0% (can be recruited as a companion at 100%)]

As expected, I didn’t know his stats and skills. Fortunately, I could see the weaknesses. “It is the necklace.”