Chapter 98 (2/2)

Shit, if only Solar’s level was a bit higher. Solar was currently level 98. If it had been over level 200 then it could easily melt this guy away. By that time, Solar’s new abilities would’ve appeared. In any case, the problem was that it was impossible now.

“Master! I’m sorry! It’s too cold!”

I gritted my teeth. It had only been a month since Sujeong was kidnapped by those Fire Dragons. No, this might be even more dangerous than that time.

Sven made another gesture and this time four pillars rose around me. It was also composed of blood and the time remaining was around seven minutes. “Gruruk. Be a gentle offering for Mudur. Welcome Mudur, who will soon be born as a bloody orc!”

“Kuoock, bloody orc?”

These words struck something in my memory. Bloody orc.

One day, Alexus visited the coalition of orcs, Leica, and spoke to Mudur only once. It was before Atlan was built and it was the scene of the execution of an orc shaman. Alexus had asked Mudur why he was executing the shaman and Mudur had said, ‘He used a taboo spell that turned his people into bloody orcs.’ The words that followed were this:

‘The bloody orcs not only yearn for the blood of their people but also the blood of other races. Nothing more or less. I believe that orcs can be strong without forbidden powers.’

Weren’t they really crazy words? Yet at the same time, it was thrilling. Mudur had said these words due to his confidence. In fact, Alexus was shocked to hear the words and trained himself even more. He dreamed that he would one day become a king who wouldn’t lose to Mudur.

”Kuuack! Damn you! Don’t you know that Mudur hated the bloody orcs!”

“Chwiiik. Nonsense! Mudur will be resurrected as a bloody orc, overturning the world once more and unifying the orcs! Kulalala!”

This guy completely didn’t make sense. Four pillars of blood narrowed the distance toward me. Eventually, I was swallowed up by them.

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is telling you to wake up!]

I could see the message even as my spirit faded away. Shit, I would’ve come with the others if I knew this...

This wouldn’t have happened if Kim Sujeong and Gyeonso Dragon were with me. Camille would’ve used Firefly Concerto on me and Raitra’s Blue Lightning would’ve made me stronger. Yes, if only they were here.

“Kuock!”

The flesh of my entire body was torn, revealing the blood vessels. In the meantime, I felt new blood being transfused. Under the insane pressure of the blood, I seized my spirit that was drifting away.

[Your body has started to receive Mudur’s blood transfusion.]

[Spider venom has seeped into your body.]

[You have resisted.]

[If you don’t escape in time, your character will be deleted and Bloody Orc Mudur will be resurrected!]

[Bloody Orc Mudur will turn the world into blood.]

[The time remaining is 5 minutes.]

[Progress of becoming a bloody orc: 20%]

Da...mmit...

I felt like I was intoxicated by the taste of blood. I could see Drain shouting at me but I couldn’t hear anything.

[Your body is being reconstructed into a bloody orc.]

Shit, I would become a bloody orc...

Mido had said that she liked that we could play games together... I couldn’t do it anymore...

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is shouting at you to wake up!]

Prometheus’ words were the only things that I could catch as my mind was dimming. I was once again distracted before losing my mind due to the exploding blood pressure. Another message came in through my fading consciousness.

[Progress of becoming a bloody orc: 40%]

This was the end. Really...? Was my adventure, my dream, going to end here?

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is looking at you.]

I looked at the message that now seemed distant and smiled lightly. Still, I had some pretty fun adventures.

It was said that when a person died, their life passed by like a kaleidoscope. The thing that came to my mind now was memories of Prometheus, who had always been friends with me.

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

[Progress of becoming a bloody orc: 45%]

Toward the person who was in agony, I felt compelled to leave some final words. Maybe I wouldn’t be able to meet him anymore. If my character was deleted then we couldn’t meet anymore.

‘Thank you, Prometheus.’

I couldn’t hear my words, only a murmuring sound. However, that was enough. Prometheus would’ve known what I was talking about. My communication with him wasn’t just through the messages.

[Progress of becoming a bloody orc: 47%]

[Progress of becoming a bloody orc: 48%]

[Progress of becoming a bloody orc: 49%]

I closed my eyes as I saw the progress head toward halfway. Then as it reached 50%...

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ has started ‘Descent.’]