Genius Corpse-Collecting Warrior - Chapter 291

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Battle (1)

“Enaxagus is in the Diamond Palace.”

Food!

A voice was heard along with the sound of wings flapping. Dallen eased his stiff shoulders and turned around.

The one who appeared among the black and white feathers was a black-haired witch.

A luxurious black fur coat with built-in defensive magic. Boots of the same color and leather armor custom-made to follow the curves of the body.

Sienna made eye contact with Dallen and frowned her long eyelashes. It was a sign of welcome.

“The guy who captured Geumgang Palace immediately started fortification work. “Everyone except the demons guarding the city’s main strongholds, including the predators, were brought inside.”

“You mean… the Diamond Palace?”

[That’s right.]

Damn it!

A space that is breaking apart with its prosperity.

The person who walked through the gap in the air like broken glass was a man with a stocky physique wearing a bartender’s uniform.

[To be exact, he used the Diamond Palace, the Twenty-Six Halls, and even the core of it all as his fortress.]

Kyleberkus Arven, a bartender and a thousands-year-old ancient dragon, turned his head as he said that.

The place where the gaze was directed was the bloody tornado swirling in the center of the city.

According to the testimony of the young man Farn, that was a phenomenon that appeared when Enaxagus ascended to the sky.

Combining Bourbon’s words and his testimony, it was easy to recalculate Enaxagus’ actions.

“Looks like he got hold of the seventh district.”

[That’s right.]

“Are you trying to take advantage of the competition world?”

[yes. Isn’t it obvious that he would come all the way to this huge city to do it?] The

vertically slit greenish-brown eyes flashed meaningfully.

[What he wants is not just the destruction of the city. It is a symbol that is even greater than that.]

Occupying Falcion does not mean that the entire continent will be destroyed at once.

Rather, in most episodes, this city was often the final destination of evil spirits.

The forces of evil gods are basically demons and monsters summoned from hell in exchange for sacrifices.

In general, there were many cases where the size of the army was increased by sacrificing sacrifices by occupying the continent from the outskirts.

‘I chose exactly that method in the episode where I trained the warlock Dalum Jive.’

Of course, the army of Enaxagus, who united the five great hells, was powerful enough to skip that process.

However, there is no way that the evil spirit of cunning, known for his tricks and schemes, would choose such an ineffective method without any reason.

‘But the story would be different if the city itself could be used as a symbol of the collapse of the continent.’

The order that previously governed the world collapsed. So accept the new order.

If such a message could be spread throughout the continent, subsequent wars of conquest would literally be a piece of cake.

Thinking back to the sights we had seen on the way here, it was not difficult to guess what shape the symbol was.

“He plans to turn this entire city into hell.”

Not a hellish city, but a literal hell.

A vessel of evil where demons rise from the ground, curses flow like a river, and just breathing pollutes the body and mind.

There were many realms in the fantasy world where possibilities became reality, but none was as much a bastion of negative possibilities as hell.

It was natural. According to what we have learned so far, hell itself was originally a place created by human malice.

“Enaxagus…you crazy bastard.”

Dalen ignored Lucia’s muttering and tried to move his body.

The body, which had been reduced to mush countless times due to widespread resurrection, had recovered to the point where it could barely move thanks to the regenerative power of dragon blood.

It’s not in perfect condition right now, but it can’t be helped.

Dallen said, furrowing his brow slightly.

“I don’t have much time. “I’ll leave right away.”

***

Chuck! chuck! chuck! chuck!

The sound of a cheerful canter echoes between the buildings on the street.

A force of just under three hundred men was running along the main road of the Platinum Sector.

A speed that goes beyond the normal military trot and is practically a sprint.

However, for the superhuman corps made up of elite soldiers and paladins guarding the platinum area, it was only a light leap.

“Small monster occupation area at the front! Large, eight, medium, twenty, small, three hundred and more!”

The leading paladin, whose vision was enhanced by the sacred tattoo, shouted. He added, squinting his eyes.

“We are building a defensive position! “It looks like they were prepared for us to come!”

[Does not matter! Increase your speed!]

A thunderclap rumbles through the streets. A paladin jumped out to the front of the unit.

He was a knight commander. He shouted with a pure white brilliance all over his body.

[charge! Eliminate evil and reclaim the Diamond Palace! For the glory of the God of War!]

“For the glory of the God of War!”

“For the glory of the God of War!”

The paladins shouted in unison. A white brilliance like that of a knight commander covered them.

The unit, which turned into a pure white ball of light, crashed into the devils’ defense line. The scene of the collision was swallowed up by a mass of light and could not be seen properly.

bang! Sigh!

Kara larang! Quack!

Only the sounds of tearing and crushing metal colliding and stones smashing represent the intensity of the scene.

“Get lost! “You dirty monsters!”

Key profit! Kyaaa!

A street where the shouts of warriors and the screams of monsters echo.

Inside an alley a long way away, nine figures were moving silently.

“Nox. Obex.”

Okay!

The intangible shock wave crushed the heads of about ten monsters in one go.

「Baekhahyunwol(白煆弦月)」

Seaaaaagh!

The secretly spreading divine power split the body of a high-ranking monster in half as he turned his head in surprise.

[Are you…!]

“Shut up.”

Kwasik!

The devil leading the patrol lost his upper body with a single punch.

Dallen created a dark red flame in his hand, burning the flesh and blood. Yet his feet did not stop.

‘Time is life.’

It is said that Enaxagus fortified the Diamond Palace and summoned most of the demons, but it is unlikely that the cunning evil spirit would not prepare for the unexpected.

Major bases were still guarded by demons and monster armies. There were quite a few guys patrolling the alleys like now.

Because of this, Dallon divided the group into two.

The goal is for him and the rest of the party to quickly reach the Diamond Palace while the paladins led by Edgar and the platinum area garrison attract the attention of demons.

Because Edgar had caused a stir by almost creating the sun on earth with his sacred tattoo, the Diamond Palace was now just a stone’s throw away.

“Master.”

“Why are you doing that?”

“The seventh district that Dallan mentioned earlier… what kind of place is it that Enaxagus has occupied?”

Tommy, who was the least physically strong among the group, wiped his sweat and whispered. The answer came from somewhere else.

[You probably know what the labyrinth city of Falchion is called, young wizard.]

“Yes. The heart of the continent, the hall of living legends…”

[Yes. Which of these nicknames is the most intuitive?]

“…is it a city surrounded by seven walls?”

[Correct.]

A city surrounded by seven walls.

The last bastion of humanity divided into seven districts.

However, contrary to its nickname, there were only five castle walls commonly known to the world.

The first is the bronze wall that surrounds the outermost part of the city and protects the bronze district. Next is pure silver, gold and platinum, which are the same as the names of the districts.

‘The Geumgang Palace itself is no different from a fortress. The strength of the outer wall is such that it can easily block even the Great Devil’s spells.’

Dallen thought as he listened to the conversation between Bourbon and Tommy.

‘Even so, it is impossible to block the evil spirit’s attack.’

Anyway, not many people knew about the other two.

Compared to the twenty-six halls that were rumored to be located deep within the Diamond Palace, the existence of the seventh area was unclear.

[The last area is the core of the barrier.]

“You mean the barrier?”

[okay. It is the central point that maintains the confrontational world known as Falcion and the first center established in the city.]

“…….”

[The fact that the core of the barrier has fallen into his hands means that he can destroy the city with just a flick of his finger. The story is that it can be folded.]

The young wizard’s face turned white. The ancient dragon added with a low smile.

[We are in such a hurry to prevent that, so don’t worry. Anyway, it seems like I haven’t completely taken control yet.]

That was the end of the short conversation. This was because the alley they were running on ended as well.

As the building disappeared, the view became clearer. What caught the attention of the party beyond the wide road extending left and right was the tall castle wall and gate.

“Wow. “Is this the wall of the Geumgang Palace…?”

“Hehe… I’ve heard stories, but this is the first time I’ve seen it in person.”

It would not be an exaggeration to say that the size of the castle gate was comparable to a small garden.

A height equivalent to a modern skyscraper. A solid weight felt from the smoothly falling rectangular shape.

The image of a devil was engraved in the center of the gate, which had lost its original strange five-colored color and was pulsing with evil magic.

There were three people waiting for them in front of the gate. To be exact, there were two people and one high orc.

“Dallen! “My nickname!”

“Are you here Dallon? “You are the fulfillment of an old prophecy.”

Aliat, the white-eyed seer, Eberron, the cartoonish face who stands by her side as if accompanying her, and even the somewhat unexpected High Orc warchief Tarum.

“Why on earth did you come now? “I almost entered the heavenly sanctuary without even being able to eat with Qinggu!”

Warchief Tarum shouted with tears in his big eyes.

In response to the fuss made by the mountain-sized man, Dallen inadvertently smiled and approached.

“Nice to meet you. Where are the other transcendents?”

“The members of the twenty-six families were scattered throughout the city. Falcion is a city built with people gathered around a barrier. Even though the barrier has fallen into the hands of the enemy, we cannot allow our people to be taken away.”

“Right. After all, those people there probably know the most about this city.”

Aliat blushed slightly and nodded.

“Dallen, you gave me one more chance, so I have to protect the citizens this time.”

Anyway, the reason the two people stayed was to convey the situation.

Since all the dead people were brought back to life, considering Dallen’s past actions, I expected him to come running here right away.

“…My whereabouts?”

“Every time a fight breaks out, don’t you ignore all obstacles and attack the enemy’s leadership?”

“…….”

The ignorance charge is turned around and expressed in a positive way. Dallen shrugged. In any case, I chose it because it was the most efficient method in most situations.

The situation at Geumgang Palace was as expected.

Enaxagus has already broken through the castle gate in front of him, polluted the Diamond Palace and the Twenty-Six Halls, and used them as his fortress.

Aliat, who succinctly summarized what the Transcendents had observed before their deaths, immediately headed towards the platinum area with Eberron.

It’s probably an attempt to lend a helping hand to the remaining transcendents. With the abilities of these two people, tens of thousands more people could have been saved.

“ruler! “What can I do?”

“…….”

“Just say the word! “We High Orcs are waiting nearby, hunting monsters!”

Tarum shouted, brandishing his large axe. Dallen patted the enthusiastic man on the shoulder.

“Keep doing what you’re doing. Hunt the monsters. “Visible foot and foot.”

“i get it! fight!”

“okay. Let’s go…”

“When we’re done, we’ll eat!”

“Okay, go ahead.”

“good night! Let’s eat a lot of twine! twine!”

A high oak jumps up and runs down the street at the promise of food. Dallen shook his head in bewilderment.

He looked at the castle gate, leaving behind the warchief who was quickly moving away. Bourbon asked, stroking his chin.

[The defenses of Geumgang Palace are strong. It must have become stronger now that it has been contaminated by the power of the evil spirit. How do you plan to break through? castle gate? Or the castle wall?]

How to break through. Dallen wordlessly put his hand to his waist.

What he held in his hand was a dragon bone ax born from the hands of a mithril refiner.

Although it did not have the ability to expand to hundreds like the relic axe, it was so hard that it could not even be compared to the axes that had been used before.

As for magic conductivity, there is no weapon that can match the dragon bone weapon among existing weapons.

It was the moment when the ax, swaying like a haze with the full amount of magical power, was naturally lifted onto the shoulder.

Wow, the

castle door opened.

An opening sound as massive as its grand scale.

The magical power of hell spread out through the narrow gap where the door opened, like paint spread in water.

A thunderclap rang out among the waves of evil magic power. It was accompanied by the sound of soft footsteps.

[Come in. The person who fulfilled the prophecy and the heroes of the continent who stood shoulder to shoulder with him.]

The one who walked out through the open door was a tall shadow elf.

A pale-skinned elf with a thin crown on her head and long purple-black hair.

With a wicked look in his eyes, he looked around at the group in a relaxed manner. He said, stretching his mouth grotesquely.

[I, the master of fate and reversal, conqueror of the labyrinth city, ruler of the Ten Thousand Demons, and king of the five great hells, will personally welcome you. Don’t break the door that you put so much effort into and come inside…Knock!]

The head of the shadow elf bends sharply.

A beat later, the crown was split in half and fell to the floor.

Dallen waved his empty hand with a grave look in his eyes. He said:

“You made a good axe.”