Dimensional Sovereign Chapter 53:
Chapter 53: Red Moon Rising (3)
“Commander Heksia?”
Keirun shook his head at Kang-jun’s question .
"If my prediction is correct, Heksia is probably one of the strongest in Earth Hwanmong . Lord has been assigned to their command . ”
"That means I will be Heksia’s subordinate . ”
He was a sovereign so it wasn’t satisfying to be under someone else . He didn’t like taking orders .
Keirun nodded like he knew Kang-jun’s heart .
"Even if you feel bad, it can’t be helped . If you become a stronger sovereign with a higher level then you can get rid of presences like dragons . Until then, you have to follow the instructions and be focused on getting stronger . ”
"Don't worry . I don’t have interest in anything other than becoming stronger . ”
No matter whose order Kang-jun was following, he was just going to fight monsters .
Sovereigns who weren’t afraid of fighting monsters could rise by leaps and bounds during this red moon .
Sovereign Hardis who had threatened Kang-jun with 500 orcs!
Kang-jun pledged to be strong enough not to be afraid of tycoon-class sovereigns .
"Then I will be going . ”
Kang-jun stepped into the portal in front of him .
Chuuuot!
A bright light wrapped around Kang-jun’s entire body .
‘This place is?’
The light was gone and the surroundings were revealed .
Kang-jun was standing on a circle of bizarre patterns and there was a big palace in front of him .
A golden, sparking palace!
[439th Army Headquarters]
The letters were displayed at the entrance to the palace like a signboard .
'Do I go inside?’
Kang-jun entered the palace .
Something like the emperor’s throne was on the far end of the palace and someone was sitting there .
Just before the throne, a pink curtain was placed and only blurred shadows could be seen, making it difficult to recognize the identity .
Who would be sitting on the throne?
In addition, 20 people seemed to be lined up on both sides of the throne .
The unusual thing was that he couldn’t even see their faces or distinguish their gender!
There were just glittering letters that told their names .
Sovereign Avia, Sovereign Paros, Sovereign Caper . . .
Kang-jun could see that they were all sovereigns .
In addition, he couldn’t see anything other than the names of the sovereigns .
"Speak your sovereign name . ”
The presence on the throne spoke at that moment .
“Lucan . You are?
"I am the 439th commander, Heksia . ”
Strangely, the familiar voice of a woman was heard . However, he couldn’t remember who it was . Anyway, it wasn’t that important .
"Where am I to fight?”
“I will let you know once all the sovereigns belonging to this army are gathered . Go to the place where the light is and wait . ”
A light flashed on one side of the palace and the word ‘Lucan’ appeared . Kang-jun moved to his position and stood there . He looked at the glittered word ‘Lucan’ that appeared on his clothes .
Kang-jun waited for a while until someone else showed up .
However, that person’s appearance was also veiled by something and he couldn’t grasp their identity .
The presence on the throne asked .
"Your sovereign name?"
“Hardis . ”
Unbelievable! Hardis! Kang-jun was startled .
Hardis was the one who attack Kang-jun today with the orc army .
He had bumped into the enemy here .
‘He must have also been assigned to this army . ’
Kang-jun’s eyes shone coldly as he stared at Hardis .
“Hardis! Go wait at the place where the light is . ”
The word ‘Hardis’ appeared next to Kang-jun . Hardis walked forward and stood beside Kang-jun . His clothes and sovereign name became shiny .
Kang-jun inwardly laughed .
A hostile monarch was right next to him .
Yet all he could do was watch .
Thanks to the red moon, there was a ban on fighting between sovereigns, otherwise he would have killed Hardis right now .
He was filled with regret .
‘An opportunity will come . ’
Kang-jun suppressed his anger .
At that time, Hardis looked at Kang-jun’s name with astonishment .
"No, are you Lucan?”
“I didn’t expect to see you in such a place, Hardis!”
"You brat! Today you were lucky . If it wasn’t for the red moon, you would have met your end today . ”
“You were the lucky one . If it wasn’t for the red moon then your head would have gone flying . "
Heksia stared at Kang-jun and Hardis before growling at them .
"Stop being so loud . I don’t have a lot of patience . Do you understand?”
Kang-jun and Hardis nodded .
In the meantime, more sovereigns kept appearing . The doors of the palace only closed when 40 people were gathered .
"I will introduce myself once again . I am the commander of the 439th army . My full name is Lotuna Heksia . You would do well to remember my name as I will be your direct superior . ”
At the end of her words, the curtain around the throne disappeared . The existence that was revealed .
A dream-like woman with mysterious blue hair . On her back were transparent wings that shone with a red light .
"Y-you are?”
Kang-jun’s eyes widened with surprise .
Everything was exactly the same except for the glamour on the wings .
She was the succubus that Kang-jun fought with at the entrance to Kwangho building a short while ago!
However, Lotuna was the commander of this army!
Lotuna Heksia!
She said that was her name just a moment again .
Kang-jun’s chest felt tight .
As Kajel had said, she was a horrifying existence that lived in 15 storey or higher buildings .
Heksia turned and gazed at Kang-jun after he cried out . She sneered .
"Lucan! It seems like you have just noticed . I remember well your bold actions against my clone . However, I will suspend your punishment until the red moon is over . After that, I will make you pay for it . ”
“ . . . . . . ”
Kang-jun stiffened .
‘Then that was just a clone?’
No matter how powerful Heavenly Cut was, it was ridiculous that it would work on an army commander .
It was possible because it was just a clone, not the main body .
Kang-jun’s question was answered . He stared straight at Heksia and said .
"If you hadn’t done something first then I wouldn’t have attacked . ”
Kang-jun didn’t hesitate to tell Heksia that her actions were wrong .
She had tried a strange attack on Kang-jun that obscured his mind .
On the other hand, Heksia was looking at Kang-jun strangely .
At the time, her clone was on patrol when she ran across Kang-jun and felt some curiosity .
It was because Kang-jun gave off a strange charm .
She thought there was no harm in playing for a while .
Yet Kang-jun was powerful enough to injure her clone .
However, the more surprising thing was that Kang-jun resisted her bewitchment!
Most demons couldn’t even resist it .
A fledgling sovereign shouldn’t have that power .
Of course, if he had a sovereign token that granted resistance to mental magic like bewitchment or deception then it would be a different story .
‘Anyway, he is a scandalous guy . ’
Everyone else was looking at Heksia with awe while Kang-jun was showing an attitude .
She just laughed and said .
"You don’t show any signs of repentance so it is difficult to forgive you . I will act after the red moon . There are more urgent things right now . ”
She immediately yelled loudly .
"Everybody listen! We are here because the Second Demon King Colladikus invaded this Hwamong . From now on, we will be fighting the Second Demon King and his army . Today will be a simple training exercise before the battles . ”
Training . What type of training?
Everybody gazed at Heksia .
Heksia gave an unknown smile and waved one hand .
Susususu .
At that moment, the scenery around them changed .
It was an enclosed room instead of the palace .
One corner of the stone chamber contained a gem emitting red light .
Heksia pointed to the gem and explained .
"This is a resurrection gem that is filled with the mysterious aura of the red moon . ”
She continued .
"While the red moon is up, you will be resurrected to the nearest resurrection gem when you die . ”
Resurrecting after dying? Then it wasn’t the end once they died?
Of course, that was only when the red moon was floating but it was hard to believe . Heksia shrugged .
"Even so, don’t be too relieved . The power of the red moon won’t be given so freely . Every time you use the power of the red moon for resurrection, your achievement points will be reduced in exchange . ”
At that moment, achievement points appeared in front of everyone including Kang-jun .
[Red Moon Achievement Points: 100]
“In the world of the red moon, everything is fair . No matter your power in reality, all sovereigns will be given 100 points equally . ”
Heksia swept her gaze over each sovereign .
"10 points will be lost for every resurrection . Once all the achievement points are gone, you will no longer be protected by the red moon . Do you know what that means? You will really die . ”
The sovereigns all tensed up . They had been relieved that they couldn’t die while the red moon was present . However, it was impossible without any achievement points .
In other words, they could really die!
They had to pay attention .
Suuk .
Heksia spread her arms open and exclaimed .
"Then should we begin the training? Please note that the purpose of this training is to prepare your mind for the war with the Second Demon King’s army . At the same time, it will be testing who is the strongest among you . ”
Her eyes sparkled . At that moment, the red gem on one side of the room started to shine brightly .
“There is only one winner . The one to survive until the end will be awarded 50 bonus points . Then let's get started . "
Starting? Perhaps?
"Regardless of the rules of the red moon, you can attack each other in this training room . If you die and are resurrected, points won’t be lost . ”
As soon as this was said, one sovereign pulled out an axe and struck the person next to them .
Bam!
"Kuaaaak!"
The body of the sovereign disappeared like smoke and reappeared completely fine next to the red gem .
"The losers will have to wait there . Other sovereigns, keep training . ”
“Ohh! Shit!”
The person who just died flopped down at Heksia’s words . He glared poisonously at the sovereign with the axe who struck him .
Meanwhile, the other sovereigns had pulled out their weapons .
Bam!
"Ack!"
From then on, people kept dying .
Huhu, don’t blame me since your achievement points won’t be reduced even if you die . ”
“Kuaack!”
“Sorry! This is training so please understand . ”
“Kyaaack!”
In an instant, 10 out of 40 sovereigns were moved to the resurrection gem .
There was a fierce battle between the remaining 30 sovereigns . Among them were several sovereigns who showed outstanding abilities .
Sovereigns Avia, Zenith and unexpectedly Hardis were among them .
"Kuhuh, this training is always welcome . ”
Hardis wielded a red sword and slaughtered the surrounding sovereigns . He had agile movements and the red line that sometimes extended seemed to be a combat skill . Those targeted by Hardis had their neck slashed and collapsed .
“Ack!”
“Aaack!”
Before they knew it, three, no four people were left .
One sovereign watching the situation from the side was Kang-jun .
Kang-jun stayed in the background and only attacked those who aimed for him . Of course, he wasn’t frightened or confused by this situation . He was observing the other sovereigns .
However, there were only a few remaining so he could no longer just watch .
“Bah! Kill!”
The spear wielding Sovereign Avia rushed towards Kang-jun . The voice seemed to belong to a female .
Syuok! Syuook!
The spear aimed at Kang-jun’s neck then chest .
Kakang! Kang!
Kang-jun nonchalantly blocked the spear and cut Avia’s neck .
Chwack!
"Ugh!"
Sovereign Avia was destroyed without mercy . Her body moved to the resurrection gem and was restored to its original shape .
‘T-that is ridiculous! Lucan! Who the **** is he?’
Avia couldn’t believe she was defeated and stared at Kang-jun with a devastated expression .
Then Hardis rushed towards Kang-jun .
“Huhu, you stupid boy! You are still alive . ”
The red sword aimed at Kang-jun’s neck .
Kaaang!
Kang-jun blocked the sword and stabbed Hardis’s neck .
Puok!
"Kkuck!”
Blood spurted out as Hardis’s neck was penetrated .
Now there was one left .
Kang-jun didn’t hesitate and ran forward .
“Heok! Wait!”
Zenith watched Kang-jun with an expression filled with tension .
Sukeok!
Kang-jun ran to him and cut off his head .
39 out of 40 sovereigns were moved to the resurrection gem, with only one person standing in the centre of the room .