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The sparring match ended with my defeat.
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After landing a powerful blow with Burning Impact, I lost consecutively.
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‘Her gaze has changed.’
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Jessica must have been so frustrated about losing once that she threw herself into the fight with all her might, and I couldn’t help but lose.
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Insane spell combinations and mana control.
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With the endless mind games and added experience, it was difficult for me, who was comparatively inexperienced, to hold my ground.
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I truly felt the power of an SS-rank Hunter.
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‘Thanks to that, I’ve learned a lot.’
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Through Jessica’s combat, I grasped the strong fire magic.
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The structure and principles behind it.
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If I use this well and modify it, I could combine it with various other spells.
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On top of that.
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I learned a lot about combat as well.
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Jessica’s long-accumulated experience.
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I absorbed all the mind games and magic combinations embedded in that experience through this sparring.
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The next time we face off, the result will definitely be different.
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Before the announcement ended, Jessica collapsed onto the floor.
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“Ugh. I’m exhausted.”
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“Then take it easy.”
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“I said I’d fight with everything I’ve got.”
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“You’re not trying to kill me, are you?”
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“Ah, I don’t know. I’m hungry.”
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Same here.
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Maybe because it was the first time moving so intensely, hunger started creeping up on me.
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“Let’s go grab something to eat.”
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“Know any good places?”
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“The President probably knows well.”
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I reached out to Jessica.
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Grasping her hand, I pulled her up and we left the sparring arena.
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Those watching in the lounge came down.
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“My eyes have been opened. Such an amazing magic battle.”
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“Really… I couldn’t stop admiring your sparring.”
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At President Lee Changgeon and the Secretary’s words, Jessica slumped.
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“I’m hungry. Can’t we eat first?”
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“Any particular dish you want?”
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“Meat.”
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“There’s a Korean beef place I go to often. Let’s go there. Change your clothes and come out.”
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“Okay.”
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Watching Jessica head to the locker room, I went to the men’s locker room to change.
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Normally, I’d have to wash up, but with magic, it’s easily done.
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‘Clean.’
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Confirming the sweat smell and stickiness had vanished, I stepped outside.
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Then, we all went up to the ground floor together.
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Jessica, standing to my left, crossed her arms and spoke.
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“I’ll hand over the S-rank dungeon tomorrow. There’s one that came up on a floor I own, so I can give it immediately.”
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“All of them?”
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“Just two. For the rest, I have to get something in return before handing them over.”
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So, we secured two Guardians.
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I wonder if I can find the others in a week.
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I want to find them sooner.
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I should look for other ways to obtain S-rank dungeons.
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Ding!
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The elevator doors opened.
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Just as we were about to walk toward the main hall, the Secretary shook her head.
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“The main hall is currently packed with people. If you go out through the emergency exit at the back, it’ll be less troublesome.”
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“Oh.”
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Dokkaebi and the Twelve Constellations.
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Since many had watched earlier, news must have already spread. People gathered to watch.
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We headed to the place the Secretary pointed out.
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Opening the door, we stepped outside where a car was waiting.
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A luxury sedan.
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Its sleek black doors opened on their own.
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“You can take this.”
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“Thanks.”
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“Thank you.”
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We all got into the car.
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Then the doors closed automatically.
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Vroooom!
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The driver pressed the accelerator and the car started moving.
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Following the road, the car headed toward the front of the Association.
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Since the Association’s exit and entrance are the same, leaving had no other way.
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Still, hidden inside the car, there was no worry of being spotted.
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“Ah… I’m so hungry I have no strength.”
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“Eat a lot. I guarantee the place has great taste.”
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“Can I tag along?”
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President Lee Changgeon looked at Yoo Seolha as if asking why she’d even ask such a thing.
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“You’re a key figure in the business, aren’t you? Of course, you should come.”
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As we were leaving the Association in good spirits, an unsettling feeling crept in.
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A sticky yet strange sensation.
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‘Perception.’
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I spread my mana around to gather information. Something was installed throughout the Association.
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They emitted a strange aura.
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At the same time, something approached rapidly.
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Woong!
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Turning my gaze toward the window, every nearby citizen collapsed like puppets with their strings cut.
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Simultaneously, a figure appeared.
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People dressed in red suits with black shirts.
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They drew their swords as they charged toward the car we were in.
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Mana poured out from the long, sweeping sword swings.
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“Everyone.”
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“Absolute Barrier.”
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I spread mana to cast a barrier spell.
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Kwaaang!
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Unable to block all the sword auras, the shockwave hit the car.
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Screeeech!
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The driver slammed the brakes and the car swayed.
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It crashed into a safety bar straight ahead and flipped over.
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I stretched my hand forward and formed a magic circle.
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“Fire Burst.”
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A huge explosion erupted from the magic circle, blowing away the car’s underside.
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Boom!
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It forced back those charging toward us.
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[Using Gold Dragon’s Eye.]
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Quickly scanning the information, I identified the attackers.
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Their affiliation was Blood Pavilion.
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Blood Pavilion is the guild formed by Blood Fiends.
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And Blood Fiends were the masters of Small Blood Fiend Mujin, who had targeted me on the 11th floor of the labyrinth.
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‘Is this a disciple’s revenge?’
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Even so, I never imagined they would cause trouble right in the middle of the Korean Association.
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“What the hell are these guys?”
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“Blood Pavilion.”
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“Where the Blood Fiends are.”
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I nodded at Jessica’s question.
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“Yeah.”
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“Did you have some kind of business with that guy?”
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“The Blood Fiend’s disciple came looking for me on the 11th floor. Challenged me. So I beat him up and sent him away.”
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“You got bit by a total mad dog.”
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“Not really an acquaintance. He’s just famous for attacking recklessly without distinguishing friend from foe. More insane than me.”
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Jessica clicked her tongue and bit her lip slightly.
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“But something feels off. No matter how hungry I was, I couldn’t have missed something like this.”
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“They set up an array that dulls senses, weighs down the body, and increases mana consumption.”
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“That crazy bastard. He’s deadly serious.”
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“We’ll need to help. Can you?”
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“I want to, but I’m starving. My mana’s also drained. I have no strength.”
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If that’s the case, there is a way to fix it.
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“This is the chance. Kill them.”
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“Yes, sir.”
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Watching enemies rushing in from all sides, I summoned the Guardians.
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Shuaaaak!
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Orcs, Lophenheim, Goblins, and Praira appeared.
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As soon as they were summoned, the Guardians assessed the situation and immediately moved.
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Meanwhile, I teleported everyone in the car as a group.
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We put a considerable distance between ourselves and the enemies.
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Moving inside a building, I laid down the unconscious Yoo Seolha, the driver, and Lee Changgeon.
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From the Dragon Lair, I took out Balak’s rice balls and Anne’s highest-grade mana recovery potions.
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I tossed one each to Jessica.
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“What’s this? And this?”
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“That’s my summon. This is just for eating—”
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Then I shoved the rice ball into her mouth.
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It quickly eased her intense hunger, and drinking the mana potion restored her depleted mana.
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Kwaaang!
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Koong!
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Looking at the battlefield, I spread the perception magic even further.
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Were those the only reinforcements?
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Or had the Blood Fiend come personally?
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I needed to check properly.
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Following my senses, I found a place radiating the same energy as the Blood Pavilion members.
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On the rooftop of the building across from the Association.
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There was the Blood Fiend.
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“Wait for me. I’m coming soon.”
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High above on the rooftop of a tall building.
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The wind blew, making the Blood Fiend’s red cloak flutter.
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At his waist, a radio emitted static.
- The target has exited. Activate the array.
- Yes.
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A red circle was drawn around the Association building.
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With a flash of red light, everyone inside collapsed.
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Destruction Blood Angel Demon Array.
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An array that sucks the life force and mana of those inside, and transfers power to one who has mastered a special martial art.
- Crackle. Target the car leaving the entrance.
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The black car came into the Blood Fiend’s sights.
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Blood Pavilion members dashed toward the car flying toward the entrance.
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Elite Blood Pavilion swordsmen.
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Sword auras streamed from their swings, aiming for the car.
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It seemed they used defensive magic, but it was useless.
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The car overturned as it was.
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An explosion ripped through, blowing off the car’s undercarriage.
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With a brilliant white light, monsters and humans scattered.
- What are those things?
- Kill them immediately!
- …Ugh!
- Aahh! These guys aren’t normal!
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Summons drew attention, while the Dokkaebi vanished.
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The Blood Fiend watched calmly.
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Nothing would change by prolonging time.
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As long as the array was active, Blood Pavilion members wouldn’t die easily.
- Goblins eliminated!
- Orcs defeated.
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As the Blood Pavilion swordsmen picked off monsters one by one, a red-haired woman appeared.
- Blood Fiend, this is Jessica of the Twelve Constellations. What are your orders?
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The Blood Fiend sent an order.
- Kill them if they try to block us.
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Crackle.
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After exchanging words, Blood Pavilion members charged at Jessica.
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At that moment, fierce flames erupted.
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Kwaaang!
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A tremendous explosion swallowed the Blood Pavilion swordsmen.
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As the black smoke cleared, the charred Blood Pavilion swordsmen appeared.
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One by one, the flesh burned black by the array’s influence fell off, and new flesh grew back as the swordsmen charged Jessica again.
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Dokkaebi and Jessica stood no chance.
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The sparring had drained their stamina and mana completely.
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Even if not,
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‘It’s hard to use your true power where there are many civilians.’
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They care about civilian lives, but Blood Pavilion members wouldn’t give a damn.
- …They’re surprisingly energetic despite the sparring?
- What kind of magic are they throwing around?
- There’s no opening!
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But contrary to the Blood Fiend’s expectations,
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Jessica moved relentlessly, targeting the Blood Pavilion swordsmen.
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Kwaaang!
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Kwaaang!
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Violent explosions erupted one after another.
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The swordsmen were utterly helpless.
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“Pathetic.”
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Throwing herself off the edge of the building, she plunged down.
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With a refreshing breeze, she split the air, delivering a powerful kick.
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Puuhng!
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Like stepping on a platform, she dashed through the air.
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Though a light leap, her speed was faster than anything.
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At the speed of light, the Blood Fiend landed in front of Jessica.
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His sword sliced through Jessica’s magic.
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Chhaaak!
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“This is your last chance. Step back if you don’t want to die. Our target is the Dokkaebi.”
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“Bulls***. Go to hell.”
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“Why did you side with the Dokkaebi?”
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“Go ask the Grim Reaper in hell.”
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“You’ve gotten boring since I last saw you.”
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The Blood Fiend swung his sword calmly.
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He sent a red sword aura flying toward those nearby.
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To block the crescent-shaped strike, Jessica used Teleport.
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“Mana Shield.”
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Kakagang!
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The hastily formed mana shield blocked the Blood Fiend’s attack, but it wasn’t the end.
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The following sword swing surged wildly in all directions.
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“You crazy bastard! If you harm civilians…!”
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Jessica used Teleport repeatedly to block the Blood Fiend’s attacks.
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Watching this, the Blood Fiend sneered lightly and delivered a finishing blow.
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A deadly strike that Jessica couldn’t block, having used up all her mana.
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Chhaaak!
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A sword scar appeared on Jessica’s chest, blood spurting out.
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“Ugh!”
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“Stay right there.”
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The Blood Fiend raised his sword and scanned his surroundings.
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‘Where’s the Dokkaebi?’
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He awakened his senses and found the Dokkaebi’s presence.
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The place where the array’s medium was located.
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He detected human presence at one of those spots.
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It seemed the Dokkaebi was moving to disrupt the array.
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But the medium was hidden well, making it impossible to find with just senses.
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‘Such foolishness.’
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Wooooh!
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Ssssss.
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But once again, the Blood Fiend’s expectations were wrong.
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The red circle centered on the Association disappeared, and the array was dismantled.
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“…They disrupted the array?”
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Even if lucky enough to find the medium, dismantling it was a whole other matter.
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Without proper knowledge of the method,
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The array’s power would overwhelm and cripple the user.
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That’s why he didn’t assign other members.
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But the Dokkaebi managed it.
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It was amazing, but there was no time to be surprised.
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Their goal here was to kill the Dokkaebi.
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The Blood Fiend turned and looked at the Dokkaebi mask approaching him.
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“You’ve walked straight into hell of your own accord.”
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“I’ll show you what real hell is. Look forward to it.”
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