The Celestial Returned From Hell - Chapter 70

Chapter 70

From the opponent’s perspective, a sudden rampage would make it easy for them to lose. This was the strength of a household member who had won numerous constellation battles!

‘In hunter ranks, he’s S-grade… However, considering how tricky he is, he could be ranked even higher.’

He couldn’t see Akkrata’s level, but he could roughly guess by watching the fight. Mid to late 400s! He was on a level similar to Arni, one of the strongest incubi. He had essentially reached the limits of a mortal. In addition, having a high level didn’t necessarily mean unconditional strength.

If Akkrata and Arni fought, Akkrata would win even if Arni’s level was higher. The skill linkage between Red Regeneration and Curse of Madness was terrifying.

‘Did he get both from his master?’

He was too fast and powerful to have used just normal magic. Besides, based on its activation speed, it was a passive skill. Hence, it was more likely that the Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood had given Akkrata that power!

-■■■■■■■■!!!!

Akkrata maintained his sense of reason throughout the entire battle. However, he had now completely lost his sanity. His fighting style changed as well. Rather than swinging his axes, he put magic power in them and fired it!

The 6th-circle magic, Red Slash! Waves of blade-like magic power the size of one or two people flew and tore through the ground. A-grade hunters would’ve had to gather all their strength to use that magic. That evidenced how much effort the Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood was putting into killing Choi Yeonseung. He wanted to tear Choi Yeonseung apart and kill him!

[The ‘Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood’ is expecting blood!]

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ is telling him to shut up!]

The red wave flew in, but Choi Yeonseung didn’t panic. Huge spells like this was easy to dodge.

‘I thought I’d have to push with force, but this is better.’

He would’ve had to open up a martial arts stage that he had sealed to fight back if he was at a disadvantage. But now that his opponent had dug a grave like this, it became easier for Choi Yeonseung to hide his skills. It was hard for Choi Yeonseung, who was at the peak-class stage, to move faster than Akkrata’s magic. However, he didn’t have to move faster than the incoming magic to dodge it. What mattered was how efficiently he moved!

Akkrata and the Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood had misjudged Choi Yeonseung’s skills, and above all, they underestimated his experience too much. The red wave split apart as it flew toward Choi Yeonseung. If it was dodged, it would just split apart and go after him again.

Choi Yeonseung dodged, blocked, and deflected these attacks. He could easily change the direction of the split-up magic power wave just by firing Origin of the Celestial Finger and dropping it to the ground.

Choi Yeonseung advanced through the space where the waves of red magic power fell like rain. Every time Akkrata swung his axes, Choi Yeonseung’s figure disappeared and reappeared. The distance between them gradually narrowed.

[The ‘Storyteller Who Likes Gossip and Explanations’ shouts that you shouldn’t attack prematurely!]

[The ‘Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood’ growls at him to shut up.]

Akkrata wasn’t at a disadvantage yet. On the surface, Akkrata was overwhelming Choi Yeonseung! He covered all the surrounding spaces with his magic power and fired magical blades at Choi Yeonseung at random.

Nevertheless, the Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood was nervous. He instinctively felt that the situation was proceeding strangely! A man who should’ve already died and turned into a puddle of blood amid the storm of magic power was approaching with shining eyes.

‘Launching a powerful attack would be best, but I want to hide it until the last moment.’

Sword energy wouldn’t be able to kill Akkrata in a single blow. Moreover, he would just use the flowing blood from the wound it would inflict to use Red Regeneration and Curse of Madness again. Then another boring battle of attrition would happen! How could he kill a berserker with tremendous health and magic power without using a powerful force or drawing blood? It seemed impossible at first glance, but…

-Star Absorption Method!

Choi Yeonseung had a way.

‘Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood. You saw me fight, but you were too complacent.’

He arrogantly thought he’d easily win if he sent out a household member with a higher level, magic power, and skills than Choi Yeonseung. That could work against the hunters on Earth, but Choi Yeonseung only found it so outrageous that he wanted to snort.

Did he know who his opponent was? Choi Yeonseung dug in front of Akkrata and hit his chest with both hands. At that moment, the immense magic power filling the surroundings started to gather in Choi Yeonseung’s hands.

[The skill ‘Star Absorption Method’ has started to absorb Akkrata’s magic power!]

[The ‘Storyteller Who Likes Gossip and Explanations’ says this is too reckless!]

[The ‘Noble Crown Collector’ is quietly watching.]

[……]

Star Absorption Method wasn’t the only drain-type skill that absorbed other people’s magic power. However, most of them had limitations. Just like how all the water in a lake couldn’t be put in a drinking glass, storing someone else’s magic power in them wasn’t normal.

Even a small amount could cause collisions inside them. Moreover, it would take time to completely dissolve that bit of magic power into them. On that end, absorbing a large amount could kill the user.

The constellations stared in excitement. Would he collapse due to his reckless attempt? Or would it lead to his victory?

[The skill ‘Three Flowers Gathering’ has been activated!]

[The pure internal energy of ‘Three Flowers Gathering’ has absorbed Akkrata’s magic power!]

[The madness doesn’t affect you.]

[Curse of Blood…]

Choi Yeonseung nullified the various side effects of absorbing magic power. Even the magic power mixed with the curse of the Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood didn’t affect Choi Yeonseung in any way.

[You have absorbed the magic power of the ‘Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood.’]

[The skill ‘Blood Madness’ has been acquired.]

“!”

The Star Absorption Method absorbed the opponent’s magic power. And if he was lucky, he could get the opponent’s skills in the process as well.

[Blood Madness]

[Rank: B

Triggers your blood and causes you to enter a berserk state. You will lose your sanity, but your combat power will rise dramatically.]

“……”

What a trash skill! Choi Yeonseung continued to absorb magic power while thinking he would never use it.

-T-this human. Let go!

Since more than half his magic power had been stolen, Akkrata seemed to have regained his sense of reason. He grabbed Choi Yeonseung’s arm with both hands and tried to pull it off. However, Choi Yeonseung had already absorbed a lot of his magic power. There was no way Akkrata could win in a battle of strength now. Akkrata’s expression distorted with pain as the sounds of bones breaking reverberated from within him.

[The ‘Noble Crown Collector’ says that the fight is already over. It is telling them to declare surrender.]

[The ‘Demon of Contract and Order’ is curious about the choice of the ‘Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood.’]

In the eyes of the constellation, the fight was already over.

Akkrata had no way to fight back against Choi Yeonseung. The moment he allowed Choi Yeonseung, who had such a powerful drain-type skill, he was already done for. Akkrata, who did nothing but complacently rely on pure brute strength, had lost!

On the other hand, Choi Yeonseung’s performance was perceived as outstanding. He targeted the opponent’s weaknesses with his skills and persevered despite his low level. All that was left for Akkrata or the Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood was to surrender.

However, Akkrata didn’t surrender. As a household member, he couldn’t let his master down! An orc warrior’s loyalty came before his life. The Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood didn’t declare his surrender either out of pride. He had already been humiliated. He didn’t want his pride to be stomped on again.

Akkrata’s life? The life of a household member was insignificant compared to a constellation’s pride.

“Why don’t you surrender? You don’t have to sacrifice your life in this battle.”

-If you’re going to kill me, then do it already, human! I, Akkrata, household member of the ‘Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood,’ will not surrender!

Akkrata’s magic power was sucked as soon as it rose. If even his remaining health was absorbed, he would dry up.

“Hmm. Haven’t I won already? Does he have to die?”

Choi Yeonseung spoke to the on-looking constellations.

[The ‘Noble Crown Collector’ says that the fight is already over. Don’t be stubborn and declare your surrender with dignity.]

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ says to kill the orc!]

The cat constellation sent a separate message to Choi Yeonseung. Why wasn’t he killing Akkrata? Could it be that Choi Yeonseung was such a weak-hearted constellation? No, he wasn’t like this when he beat up the other constellations.

-I’m just saying this to make my opponent angrier.

!

Choi Yeonseung’s words moved the cat constellation. The incarnation of training still managed to think of that even in this situation! The Alliance of Small and Medium-Sized Constellations’ future was bright!

“If this guy doesn’t want to do it, his master can say it.”

Choi Yeonseung didn’t stop the absorption but didn’t kill Akkrata either. He confidently looked at the constellations. It was a type of pressure! The impatient constellations shouted, ‘Just kill him!’, but most of them seemed impressed by Choi Yeonseung’s dignified posture.

There were only a few mortals who could stand tall before a constellation. It was common for them to kneel down or act in a humiliating manner.

[The ‘Demon of Contract and Order’ agrees with Choi Yeonseung. He says that the fight is over.]

[The ‘Fighter of Sweat and Flesh’ agrees with that statement. End the duel with honor.]

[……]

[……]

Numerous constellations spoke up. The Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood gritted his teeth. If he held on here any longer, he would only be humiliated even more! Eventually, the Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood declared his surrender.

[The ‘Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood’ has declared his surrender!]

[The constellation battle is over!]

The constellations started to cheer the moment the battle ended. They couldn’t be heard, but intense message windows poured out.

[……]

[……]

This was the first time they had seen such an exciting fight in so long. There were many recent cases where constellation battles were canceled the moment one party felt they were at a disadvantage against their opponent. It had been a long time since there was a constellation battle where one side was at a disadvantage but didn’t give up!

To top it all off, the underdog won, making things even more dramatic.

[The ‘Storyteller Who Likes Gossip and Explanations’ compliments your bravery and has given you a soul stone as a gift.]

[The ‘Fighter of Sweat and Flesh’ pays homage to your fight…]

[The ‘Noble Crown Collector’ suggests that you leave the ‘Undefeated Incarnation of Training’ and become his household member.]

[……]

This was a constellation battle. The winner received countless honors, while the loser suffered great humiliation.

Choi Yeonseung hadn’t even received the rewards from the Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood yet, but he could already feel his power of existence rising significantly! This was only the reward for winning the battle against the Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood’s household member even though he was at a disadvantage.

The real rewards were just about to come in.

[The ‘Blood Fortress’ that the ‘Warrior Stained with Madness and Blood’ has bet in the constellation battle will be transferred to your possession.]

[An Abyss realm has come under your control. The power of your existence has risen significantly!]

[You have participated in your first constellation battle. You are now eligible to join the rankings of the constellations on Earth.]

[Your ranking among the constellations on Earth has been determined.]

[Your current ranking is 127th.]

‘…??’

What was this? Choi Yeonseung couldn’t help but be surprised by the message that mentioned rankings. He hadn’t even thought of that.