Sovereign of Judgment Chapter 30:
On the morning of the decisive day, an announcement was made at 6 a . m .
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[Throne Game + Survive and Escape]
In two hours, Weakening Barriers will be nullified . Kings are able to send rescue signals . Location of the Escape Code: Myeongil Neighborhood Park . The Wyvern of Destruction has been summoned . 500,000 monsters have infested the entirety of Kangdong District . Only kings or individuals who are not affiliated with any forces are able to obtain the escape code .——————–
‘… So difficult . ’
He hadn’t thought that they would nullify the Weakening Barriers . The number of monsters that were added was formidable as well . He estimated that, including the monsters they weren’t able to kill, there were over 700,000 monsters . It was certain that this would be a tough fight .
Choi Hyuk looked at the announcement and then armed himself before making his way to the rooftop . As soon as he stood on the top of Hyunhae Department Store, he could see the hordes of monsters that filled Kangdong District . In the very least, it was fortunate that the Weakening Barriers were still working and that the newly invaded monsters were acting on their own and not in groups .
When he looked towards the distant Myeongil Neighborhood Park, he saw an enormous monster . It was the size of a 20-floor apartment building and looked like a tyrannosaurus with flames coming out its jaws and eyes .
“You… think you can really beat that?”
Jung Minji stood next to him as she asked . Choi Hyuk glanced at her before replying .
“Yeah . ”
As if she wasn’t satisfied with his simple reply, she made him promise .
“… You must do it . Since you’re the one who manipulated my **** personality… Since it’s already like this, I’m going to save as many as I can . No matter how bad the situation gets, I’m not going to back down… so do it right . ”
Jung Minji was definitely unique . Even though she herself was strong, the ones who moved her heart were the weak . ‘There needs to be at least one king like this,’ Choi Hyuk chuckled inwardly .
“Don’t worry . That thing is going to die by my hands . ”
He declared as if he wasn’t affected by the imposing figure of the Wyvern of Destruction .
Jung Minji giggled . Choi Hyuk tried to recall if she had ever laughed . She did . In the past, when it was still peaceful, though it wasn’t often, there were still times when she laughed . He seemed to recall that there were quite a few male students whose hearts fluttered at her laugh . However, this was the first time he had seen her laugh ever since the situation changed .
“You’re strong . It’s cool . ”
The moment she said that, she wasn’t the Crazy Knight King . She was simply Jung Minji, the 2nd year class 7 president . It was as if a flower was blooming on this grey morning .
Choi Hyuk saw Jung Minji wrapped in white light with his Eyes of Distinction . It was the first time she, who had always been colorless, had shown goodwill .
“See you later . ”
Jung Minji turned around and left, waving her hand behind her back,
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The one who had obtained the 1-person escape codes moved in a systematic manner . One would be a traitor if he did it by himself but if others did it as well, it would become a rational decision . 10,000 people secretly communicated with each other . What was more surprising was that no one knew that these 10,000 people organized a plan . There were some who knew but chose to let it slide due to friendship and some who knew and might have been killed when they fought monsters .
Approximately 20,000 people had obtained the 1-person escape codes and among them, 10,000 had already escaped early in the morning . Those who found out were either killed or won over and because of this, the 110,000 soldiers in Hyunhae Department Store had low morale .
Grrrr . Grrrk!
Kaaah .
While these 110,000 gathered, monsters crowded around the outside waiting for the Weakening Barrier to nullify . They were like vultures waiting for rotten meat .
Pitter-patter .
At a time when they were gloomy, rain started to fall . Due to the transparent wall that covered Kangdong District, the rain did not drop onto the ground . Only, they heard the loud noises of raindrops hitting the wall and saw streams of rainwater flow down . They simply saw a sky dyed in water .
Even the guardian Bae Jinman’s [Get up] wasn’t very effective that day . The existence of traitors that had left had left a huge impact on their unity . It was already going to be a difficult fight… but now they felt like they were fools for remaining and were struggling with a sense of defeat .
The 100 members of the suicide squad stood in front of the discouraged army . Bae Jinman had finished drinking a Karma Recovery Potion and was preparing for another blessing . This one was different from last time . It was a blessing meant only for Choi Hyuk .
“Karma Grant . ”
Bae Jinman poured all the karma he possessed into Choi Hyuk . Bae Jinman’s powerful karma stimulated Choi Hyuk’s karma .
[Your Power, Speed, Stamina, Endurance and Recovery have been increased by 100 each for 12 hours . ]
The message that appeared made Choi Hyuk’s eyes bulge . He had already heard Bae Jinman’s explanation beforehand but for it to be this impressive .
“Now I can’t do anything for the next 12 hours . ”
Bae Jinman, who had spent all his karma, said with a haggard face .
“Good luck . ”
Choi Hyuk deeply bowed his head .
He then raised his head and turned around to face the 110,000 soldiers . He raised the Predator’s Blade that had evolved to C rank .
Swish!
A 5-meter-long blade of karma extended past the blade . The symbol engraved on the Predator’s Blade emitted a light as if it was burning .
Everyone gazed at the blazing blade and carved Choi Hyuk’s figure into their memories .
“Let’s go . ”
Though he didn’t say it in a loud voice, Choi Hyuk’s works clearly rang out to the 110,000 people gathered in Hyunhae Department Store .
Bang!
Choi Hyuk kicked the ground and dashed out of the Weakening Barrier . There were a few monsters hanging around .
Slash!!
The 5-meter-long blade of karma split 10 monsters into two .
Boom!
Choi Hyuk slammed onto the ground with his momentum . The asphalt cracked as if a cannonball had exploded .
“Let’s go! For survival!”
Wahhhh!
First, the 100 members of the suicide squad charged forth . Their roars were unbelievably loud .
Uahhhhhhhhh!!!
Behind them, the whole army shouted even louder than the suicide squad and charged forward . With Choi Hyuk’s actions, their morale had boosted a little . Their last battle for their survival had begun .
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It was a battle of speed .
Before the Weakening Barriers became nullified, they used up the remaining Weakening Barrier scrolls unsparingly to open a path .
Even though there were 700,000 monsters, they were scattered while the humans were united as an army .
The actions of the suicide squad were once again remarkable . They drank Karma Recovery Potions like water and used all their strength . After being tempered constantly for 30 days, the suicide squad members’ karma levels were over 2-stars and were easily tearing monsters apart .
A nonstop attack . The army of humans that charged forward at full speed while in formation were able to splatter the blood of the monsters that attacked individually onto the asphalt .
They arrived at the Myeongil Neighborhood Park in about 30 minutes . The mood was good up until here . It even seemed like their low morale had recovered .
However, their spirits were crushed with a single blow .
Thud! Thuud!
Their bodies bounced up from the sheer force of its steps .
[Kuaalaalaa!!]
The Wyvern of Destruction looked up at the sky and roared . The air shook and their hair fluttered .
Crash!
It smashed its head onto Kyunghee University Hospital that was situated in front of the park . The building smashed apart as if it was hit by a rockslide .
The high-spirited army stopped in their tracks . People fell in shock .
Clack, clack, clack…
Their teeth chattered and their weapons trembled . For such a large building to be smashed apart just like that…
Kirik!
Keurik!
And behind the Wyvern of Destruction, more than 100,000 monsters made their appearance .
“Ah… Fuck…”
“I should have escaped… Should have escaped… I also had a 1-person escape code… Fuck…”
The soldiers lost their courage .
That moment, a swish of a sword strangely grabbed their hearts .
Swish…
It was Choi Hyuk .
“Suicide squad, prepare to charge . Support troop, deploy the Extraordinary Dragon Cannon . ”
His voice was clearly heard even in this commotion . However, these people who were stricken with fear couldn’t react . Choi Hyuk frowned .
“Get a- hold of yourselves!!”
Bang!
Choi Hyuk’s karma-enhanced voice sounded out and smashed onto their chests like a cannonball . Only then did the support troop start to deploy the ‘Dragon Hunting Weapon – Extraordinary Dragon Cannon’ . It was a 4-meter long cannon-like object .
Its silver barrel was packed with unknown engraved symbols . It didn’t have wheels but the bottom was rounded like crescents . It was unknown how it slid towards the direction it was pushed but because of this, two people were able to push it with no problem .
The support troop was the troop that operated the 20 or so ‘Dragon Hunting Weapon – Extraordinary Dragon Cannons’ . There was a total of 80 people .
Once they regained their senses, their bodies moved according to their training .
“Vine cannonball loaded!”
“Loaded!”
“Shoot when ready!”
Bangbangbang!!
The Extraordinary Dragon Cannons spat flames .
Bang! Bang!
The cannonballs exploded on the Wyvern of Destruction’s body . Vines grew from the where the cannonballs hit and entangled its body .
[If a few overlap, they can make a dragon momentarily falter . ] This was the description of the Vine Cannonball . The wyvern, hit by 20 cannonballs, faltered momentarily . However,
Thud!
[Kualaalala!!]
The Wyvern stomped the ground and used its strength .
Riip .
The vines ripped apart like paper and fell to the ground .
[Kuaalaalala!!]
Instead, it seemed like it only made it angrier .
“Continue to shoot!”
Urged the support troop leader who used to be an artillery officer .
The Wyvern of Destruction lowered its stance and advanced slowly even as the vines held it back .
Choi Hyuk could clearly see its motives . It was planning on gathering its strength and breaking out in one go .
It was clear that if that thing charged forward their ranks would be smashed apart .
‘I have to stop it . ’
“Hooo… . ”
Choi Hyuk took in a deep breath . The karma in his body twisted into spirals . He had obtained this secret method by repeatedly using the skill [Soaring Slash] . Though he didn’t meet the requirements to use it, he traced the movements of the karma until the skill failed .
[Soaring Slash] was a skill that elongated karma and released it like a whip . From there, Choi Hyuk imitated the technique of elongating karma, but he didn’t stop there . He twisted the elongated karma into spirals .
He sent the long spirals to the Predator’s Blade .
Pabang!
The tip of the spiral unravelled and formed the blade of karma . However, before the karma completely unravelled, he recalled the unravelled karma back while twisting it . The elongated karma spiraled up from his hand to the blade then back to his hand to form a single shape and during this time, he kept twisting and unravelling the karma . A technique that required a ridiculous level of control . Its effect was as powerful as it was complicated .
Swish .
A 5-meter-long blade of karma formed from the Predator’s Blade . The karma wrapped around the blade while unravelling and twisting itself .
Even though the transparent energy was moving in a complicated manner, it still retained its shape . It looked calm on the outside but it was filled with energy about to erupt .
The energy of the Predator’s Blade, which had transformed into a C rank, mixed with Choi Hyuk’s karma and flowed around the blade .
‘I can slice into it . ’
Choi Hyuk looked at his status for the last time as he resolved himself .
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[Choi Hyuk]
Power: 203 (+76) (+100) (★★) Speed: 203 (+74) (+100) (★★) Control: 0 (★★★)
Endurance: 100 (+100) (★★) Stamina: 100 (+100) (★★) Recovery: 10(+100) (★★)
*Retribution points: 0 (★★)
*Free karma points: 0
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His Control actually hit 3-star .
He changed his equipment and put everything into Power and Speed . He even used the difficult to find [Enchant Change Scroll] to change his enchants to Power and Speed .
Lastly, with Bae Jinman’s [Karma Grant], he was able to increase all his stats, excluding Control, by 100 . It seemed like the effect didn’t apply to his Control which was a 3-star stat .
This time, he examined the evolved Predator’s Blade .
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[Greedy Predator’s Blade]
Rank: C (Unique, Growth-type)
Sharp and sturdy . The more blood it absorbs of strong foes, the stronger it will get .
Drain: Absorbs the blood of enemies to replenish its owner’s karma and heal their wounds . Able to absorb 5L of blood per second .
Durability: 9,998/10,000
Evolution: 0/100
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The reason why Choi Hyuk didn’t invest any points into Stamina and Recovery was because of the evolved Predator’s Blade . The new ‘Drain’ trait was the greatest present when facing a long and difficult battle against the Wyvern of Destruction .
After finishing his inspection, Choi Hyuk saw the wyvern’s bulging calves . It looked like the thickness of its ankles was the size of a house .
Choi Hyuk used its enlarged calves to speculate its anatomy . It wasn’t something he was actively thinking of but was an observation that extended from his instincts .
And he figured out its weak points . If you were to look at it as a human, it would be its tendons and Achilles heel .
“About 10…”
Choi Hyuk dashed towards his first target . The Wyvern of Destruction was concentrating all its strength into its calves to break out of the downpour of Vine Cannonballs .
Its vulnerable ankle concentrated with power .
Slash!
The blade of karma slashed out .
Kyajajak!
One swing of the 5-meter-long blade was enough to wipe out a 5 pyong room . [1] Following Choi Hyuk’s blade, its grey flesh split apart like a ravine and black blood gushed out .
[Keulak?]
The Wyvern of Destruction immediately wobbled .
Thuud!
As it wobbled, it hurriedly stomped its uninjured left foot .
A single blow from an ant-sized human was able to make a monster the size of a high-rise apartment wobble . The people who saw this couldn’t help but shudder .
However, Choi Hyuk clicked his tongue .
“As expected… I couldn’t cut it off with one slash?”
Cho Hyuk had targeted its ankle tendon . Its flesh was sliced into but he was unable to cut its tendon .
“If one time isn’t enough, I’ll do it until it is… Suicide squad! The target is its left foot! Spread out and attack!”
Choi Hyuk’s orders exploded out .
Uoahhhhh!!
The suicide squad spread out . At the same time, Choi Hyuk was a step faster as he charged towards the wyvern’s left foot . The flustered and hesitant Wyvern of Destruction .
Bangbangbang!
Flames shot out of the Extraordinary Dragon Cannons above it .
The Wyvern of Destruction’s attention was wholly on the suicide squad . Jung Minji didn’t miss this opportunity .
“All troops- Charge!!!”
Jung Minji unsheathed her sword and bypassed the Wyvern of Destruction . 200,000 monsters were lined up in front of her .
“Charge! Charge! Do not fall behind!”
The other forces were right behind them as they charged .
Choi Hyuk, 100 members of the suicide squad and 80 members of the support troop VS The Wyvern of Destruction .
110,000 humans VS 200,000 monsters .
A gruesome war had begun .
[1] 16 . 52 m2