Solo Swordmaster

Episode #131. Because I have insurance.

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At the office building of Black Dragon Construction.

In the lobby of Leviathan.

In the underground Dragon Palace.

Few people recognized the twist that seemed to cause the world to collapse from each fallen star and the huge explosion of light.

It happened outside the providence.

Because it wasn’t something normal humans could detect.

But an exception out of the ordinary.

Whether it was because of their psionics or other abilities, those who had senses that transcended humans felt it.

That ‘something’ has changed.

The providence of the world is distorted.

Something that shouldn’t happen is happening.

It is a sense of alienation in which the phenomenon is eroded by a disgustingly heterogeneous ideal.

But apart from that feeling, there was also a change that even that ordinary human being could clearly see.

“…how are you?”

Because of his sensitive senses, Limon, who realized the visible changes too late, put on a puzzled expression without realizing it.

“I wondered what he was going to do because he was so proud of himself…”

Limon moved his gaze.

Then, after taking a quick look at Ryu Kang-chul from head to toe, he stuck out his tongue.

“What kind of spirit squadron are you? I’m going to put on a transformation armor because I’m in a corner while fighting?”

Eye level approaching almost 3 meters.

Metal covering the whole body in brown.

Even the sickle-shaped swords on both arms.

It’s too big to be an armor-type item, and too deformed to be a reinforced exoskeleton. As Limon said, it’s a transformation armor.

Originally, it was a steel giant that was hard to recognize even the appearance of Ryu Kang-cheol, as if a human and a praying mantis were spliced together.

[Feel free to talk.]

Ryu Kang-chul didn’t care.

As if the trembling look at him just a moment ago had been a lie, he just spoke in a metallic voice.

[You won’t even be able to talk about it after you die!]

So Ryu Gang-cheol lowered his body.

The moment you hit the floor with your leg.

Aaaaaang!

A terrifying impact shook the building, accompanied by a rupture that shook the air.

It was the aftermath of the shock as Limon blocked Ryu Kang-cheol’s blade, which was rushing at supersonic speed, reminiscent of a jet plane.

But that was just the beginning.

[Where is the person who was talking to himself a moment ago? Let’s talk again!]

Cutting the head, cutting the neck, stabbing the heart, etc.

The two scythes swinging at an invisible speed are truly a storm of blades.

It was the appearance of a thorough human slaughter machine completed with supersonic movements added to the sharpness of exquisitely aiming at vital points.

One problem.

It was said that not a single one of those countless swords could cut Limon.

Kang Kaga River!

Swing your sword to deflect the scythe.

Twist the sword to deflect the slash.

Pull the sword and collide with the scythe.

just calmly

just neatly.

Limon murmured quietly as he blocked Ryu Gang-cheol’s stormy knife with only one sword.

“Hmm, this is level 90… No, is it a great supply specialized for speed of at least level 95? It definitely accelerated.”

Limon readily admitted.

Ryu Kang-cheol was definitely faster.

Enough to be able to compete one-on-one with a class master without having to use an alter ego.

“But what is this about?”

[What is that…!]

Sudden.

“Okay, so it’s over there.”

And I thought.

It’s such a sick thing.

Whether it’s a level 80 duke class or a 90 level grand supply. Even so, the difference between a slug and a turtle.

Even the monarch swallowed a sigh and dealt with Limon lightly, and Ryu Kang-cheol’s actions were nothing more than clowns who couldn’t even stop.

Ryu Gang-cheol’s head, which was blown off by a single sword, was the proof.

cooong!

“Tsk, I can’t even catch a head like this. The Black Dragon Clan is definitely weaker than before.”

Was it a rather unexpected result?

With his eyes wide open, Limon clicked his tongue as he looked at Ryu Kang-chul’s head and his torso collapsed like a piece of wood.

Then, turning the sword around and pulling it back as if inserting it into a scabbard, he continued.

“Isn’t that right, asshole?”

Woowook!

[Oops?!]

I killed everyone and approached from behind.

Before he could even swing his blade, the alter ego, which looked exactly like Ryu Kang-chul, who had fallen down a moment ago, had Limon’s chest stabbed, and had a distrustful expression on his face.

[Uh how…!]

“How can you not notice that someone is so openly living life?”

Limon said sullenly.

Then he twisted his sword to crush Ryu Gang-cheol’s heart and continued talking quietly.

“So why don’t the rest of you just stop hiding and come out soon?”

Deed deed deed deed.

That was the moment.

A twisted smile forms on the face of Ryu Gang-cheol, who was dying with a grievous expression.

It is true that the windows were broken one after another with strong vibrations, and numerous brown shadows appeared all over the office building of Black Dragon Construction.

[That’s right.]

Through the ceiling.

[I’m sure it’s not easy, but wait.]

Break the floor.

[But that’s the end of being proud.]

Jumping through the window.

[I know very well that I am no match for a comrade.]

Walk up the stairs.

[But that’s a story when I’m alone.]

A brown steel giant that shatters the concrete and fills the whole building like a vine that wraps around the whole building.

A senior officer of the Liberation Brigade.

Ranked 12th among those 12 specters.

A person with a codename pool.

Ryu Gang-cheol, the owner of his unique skill 『Infinite Growth』, laughed fiercely as he surrounded Limon with a hundred alter egos, each one possessing great fighting power.

[Can you really deal with ‘us’?]

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[Do you know the princess?]

“Which one are you talking about?”

[Originally, when you transform, you become stronger because of national rules.]

“Is that so?”

[sure. Besides that, how common are stories where the main character becomes stronger whenever he is cornered.]

“Is that possible? A sword master might not know it, but humans aren’t creatures that can become that strong.”

[Well, even if it is impossible for humans, it is possible for players. That’s why novels like ‘I reverse my life with absolute skill alone’ are popular these days.

]

I seem to be getting a lot of understanding.

Yu Na-kyung spoke earnestly to Li Qing-yu, who nodded and backed away lightly in a black mist.

[In that sense, the princess’ sister.]

“Yes.”

[Let’s run away quickly, right?!]

“Should we?”

[Of course it should! Can’t you see that? That one?!]

With the place where Li Qingyu stood just a moment ago was destroyed, Yuna-kyung stretched out her wings.

And the center of the underground dragon palace.

In the middle of the inverted pyramid-shaped corridor, he pointed at Velos, who was leisurely pouring out his skills, and shouted out loud.

[That bastard has transformed!]

Actually, Velos’ change wasn’t so great as to be called a transformation armor.

At most, the outfit was changed to a fancy type of mechanical armor that the Greeks of old would wear.

If that was the case, it wasn’t much different from the usual equipment switching that any player would do.

Including the small law code that was cute enough to fit in a pocket and became bigger and thicker than a child with a lot of mechanical parts and cogwheels attached to it.

[Besides, the counting has also gotten worse!]

There is only one problem.

As if proportional to the size of the code.

Bellos’ skills were also greatly strengthened.

[No matter how national rules it is, does it make sense to become this strong just by transforming a little?! Only then is it a complete cheat!]

“That’s a very accurate expression.”

Li Qingyu calmly agreed.

It was true that the pressure pressing on her had increased to the point where she could hardly move at all unless the pressure was dispersed by the black mist.

What’s more, it wasn’t just the power of the skill that increased.

““Legislation of the High-speed Action Prohibition Act”.”

““Legislation of the Bipedal Walking Ban Act”.”

“Legislation of the Act on the Protection of Instruments of Execution”.”

Li Qingyu hesitated.

The moment Bellos opened his mouth.

It was because the movement suddenly slowed down, and the foot I was about to step on stopped and I couldn’t move my leg anymore.

Bellos did not miss that small gap.

“『Gallows Sphere』.”

[Oh! Princess sister!?]

Right after that.

A white noose suddenly wrapped around Li Qingyu’s neck and soared.

Considering the pressure still pressing on her, it was a dangerous situation where her neck could be broken and she could die instantly.

fault!

But her response was swift.

Turning over as if standing on a handstand, he was suspended upside down by a rope with one leg wrapped around him.

Thanks to that, after taking off the loose noose, Yu Na-gyeong asked with a stupid face in the arms of Li Qing-yu, who had put it back down neatly.

[…Have you ever worked at a circus or circus before?]

“No. Instead, there are several such companies under our umbrella, so there were many opportunities to visit.”

[It’s something you can do just by looking at that movement.]

If it were you in your lifetime, you might have been able to imitate that flexible movement.

For a moment to think about it unintentionally.

Yuna-gyeong, who immediately turned away from the answer, hurriedly continued.

[Anyway, the princess sister, run away quickly. It’s too dangerous to keep fighting like this!]

This wasn’t the only time they were cornered.

Every time I tried to do something, I had to go through several obstacles because my actions were blocked by Bellos’ skill.

However, Li Qingyu’s attitude was always natural.

“Well, I don’t think he’ll let me go even if I try to run away.”

[Even if it’s an attempt…!]

“The 『Enforcement of the Flight Permission Act』”

Yuna-kyung closed her beak.

Immediately after hearing a low voice.

It was because Bellos flew through the air and appeared in front of Li Qingyu.

“Hmm, the weight of the judgments applied so far is enough to sink most battleships… but it holds up really well.”

“Because I’m used to carrying the burden.”

Li Qingyu answered calmly.

Seeing her like that, Bellos held a cold sneer.

“Please pass the box gently, even now. Then I will guarantee your life.”

“That sounds interesting.”

“What do you mean fun?”

“In our clan, guaranteeing your life is used to mean making a life-and-death decision because you have no intention of keeping your promise anyway.”

Is it really the Seven Dragons?

It was a moment of silence at the metaphor of the Black Dragon Clan that transcended common sense.

Bellos said in an even colder voice.

“…So you’re saying you’re going to struggle in vain until the end?”

“No, I still intend to kill you here.”

“You’re a stupid bitch.”

the moment I heard that.

Bellos let out a laugh.

And he spoke in a sarcastic tone.

“Now I am an absolute being beyond a monarch. But do you think a half-breed of a primitive lizard like you can beat me?”

“Absolutely… are you serious?”

“of course.”

It sounds like you heard something very unexpected.

Looking at Li Qingyu, who tilted his head, Bellos declared.

“Human beings are governed by laws, and it is I who rule the laws here. Then it is natural for me to be the absolute.”

Li Qingyu knew.

That the words are completely sincere.

So she said quietly.

“You are arrogant.”

“It is not arrogance. It is just an objective and absolute evaluation.”

Bellos cut it off.

Now he had that much power.

Even if you look at the abilities such as strength and agility right now, it is already at a level that transcends the large supply.

In addition, the effect of his cheat skill 『Rule of Law』 has been strengthened, and now his power is already equal to that of monarchs.

No, it wasn’t an exaggeration to say more than that.

“I think it is already arrogance to believe that subjective judgment is objective and absolute.”

Was it because he didn’t like Li Qingyu’s attitude, which continued to raise objections in a calm tone?

Bellos said coldly.

“Give it up if you’re trying to drag the time into conversation. No one will come to rescue you.”

“Do you think so?”

“My comrades are idiots and lunatics, but they are good as murderers.”

Even though there is a difference in rank, they are all the ghosts of the Liberation Brigade.

It was impossible for anyone to stop them now that they had used the forbidden move called 『Constellation Descent』.

“Especially since my mad comrade started rampaging with all his heart, those who guarded this place would have been annihilated long ago.”

If you still have false hopes, it seems to throw them away.

Bellos speaks coldly.

However, even after hearing his words, Li Qingyu did not feel anxious or frustrated.

“Well, no matter how great your fellow killers are, it won’t be easy.”

Rather than vague and subjective feelings such as trust in Youin and Mukryongdae, it contains a more objective and clear belief.

Li Qingyu chuckled.

“I have a small insurance policy in place for times like this.”