I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 244

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Chapter 244
244: Davy Jones’ Lair (2)
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The Areas located within the C-Grade Central Zone were encircled by massive natural formations that rose like mountain ranges forming walls.
At the base of these mountain ranges, which curved in a circular formation like ramparts, there existed a gap where multiple mountain ridges intersected—and within that crevice lay a space that had been artificially hollowed into a perfect sphere, like an enormous jar.
The entrance yawned upward like a chimney, and within that pitch-black dwelling where no light penetrated, a colossal form lay coiled—its body and tentacles drawn inward, a mass as vast as the cavern itself.
In that absolute darkness where not a single ray of light could reach, only a pair of blood-red eyes existed.
Glub, glub, glub.
With each breath drawn and expelled, torrents of mana flowed through the massive form—a creature shaped like a colossal octopus—and as Davy Jones observed his own reflection, his eyes burned ever deeper crimson.
As if enraged by his own predicament, his eyes blazed brighter, and the mana currents surrounding him churned violently, releasing a sound that reverberated through the lair.
“To… become… nothing… more… than… an… unqualified… monster.”
Remarkably, Davy Jones was speaking, lamenting his own circumstances. Though his tone was slow and halting, it was unmistakably speech—clear enough to comprehend fully.
Had anyone witnessed this, they would have been utterly astounded.
Throughout the entire history of C-rank and below Zones, not a single Area Boss had ever possessed such intellect and reason to hold conversation.
Truly, one could only say this was Davy Jones.
The sole anomaly in C-rank history, an Area Boss of unprecedented nature, and one possessed of remarkable caution.
“I… wish… to… destroy… everything… but… the… time… is… not… yet. To… transcend… I… require… at… least… three.”
Muttering thus, his eyes gleamed with intensity.
Rage compelled him to obliterate and consume all things. Even now, Davy Jones yearned to destroy everything his instincts demanded, yet he endured through sheer willpower.
To act otherwise would risk swift subjugation. Now was the time to conserve his strength and grow in power, moving with deliberate caution.
If three more Area Bosses consumed the Safe Zone before then, he calculated he might attain even a fragment of transcendence.
Just as Davy Jones was about to return to dormancy for that singular purpose, he sensed something approaching.
Near the Central Zone, multiple entities passed through daily, yet this time the movement of a ship differed from the usual patterns. As Davy Jones attempted to discern the disturbance through mana fluctuations, a sharp, youthful voice rang out.
“Fire——!!!”
At that ominous cry, Davy Jones moved to respond, but flames erupted from the cannons mounted upon the ship, and a deafening roar split the air.
KABOOM KABOOM KABOOM KABOOM KABOOM KABOOM KABOOM!!!
Shrieeeeeeeeek———!!!
The sound of something sharp tearing through the atmosphere, and then—explosions and raging inferno descended upon Davy Jones’ dwelling, a place that should have remained shrouded in absolute darkness.
KABOOOOOOOOM——!
CRAAAAAASH———!!
WHOOOOOOSH———!!!
In a single moment, the lair Davy Jones had inhabited peacefully for at least fifteen years was reduced to ash, and his very body sustained damage.
Yet as he watched his dwelling consumed entirely by those flames, Davy Jones’ thoughts transcended physical pain.
“‘How… did… they… find… this… place?'”
When constructing his lair, concealment had been among his highest priorities—he had designed it with meticulous care so that no one could discover it. Yet he could not fathom how they had found him.
But one thing was certain.
“They… have… come… to… hunt… me.”
Such confidence, launching a preemptive strike—Davy Jones narrowed his eyes and contemplated inwardly.
“Let… me… test… if… you… possess… the… qualifications.”
With that thought, Davy Jones activated one of the few skills available to him.
Black ink erupted from his body, spreading across the surroundings in an instant. It swallowed the explosion cloud whole, then coiled around this entire area to conceal his form.
And after hiding himself that way, Davy Jones’ eyes gleamed as he moved from the blind spot.
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Kuooooooooo——!!
Watching the cannon fire of considerable power completely obliterate Davy Jones’ lair, Dohyun burst into laughter and shouted.
“Hahaha! That firepower’s got some punch!”
While everyone tensed, wondering when Davy Jones would move after the preemptive strike, seeing Dohyun laugh so boldly somehow eased the tension a little.
The battle could have continued in a grave atmosphere, but Dohyun lightened that heavy mood. That didn’t mean Dohyun wasn’t serious, though.
As the black mushroom cloud from the explosion rose, Dohyun shouted.
“Here it comes!”
As if Dohyun were a director, before his words even finished, ink sprayed out and instantly obscured the surrounding area. Thanks to Dohyun’s judgment, the Attack Party could all prepare, and when the ink spread to the ship’s vicinity, Dohyun shouted.
“Go!!!”
At Dohyun’s command, massive wind magic surged forth as if swift currents were being generated around them. From the start, the Party’s four Mages had prepared their magic in advance to counter Davy Jones’ ink spray.
Led by Hanalin’s fastest magic, spells raging like a tempest swept away all the ink, and a colossal octopus covered entirely in spines came flying at tremendous speed from the ship’s blind spot, poised to smash it to pieces.
The moment Dohyun saw it and was about to say something.
Baeryujin stepped forward first and spoke.
“I’ll go.”
With those words, Baeryujin’s form vanished in midair, then spewing massive flames, he launched a kick toward Davy Jones at a speed similar to the creature’s approach.
Eternal Flame Extinguishing Technique
Fifth Form
Crimson Flame Shattering Tremor
Along with Baeryujin’s kick striking down like lightning toward Davy Jones’ head, the form erupted, and the flame lightning embedded in Baeryujin’s kick pierced through the creature’s forehead as if to destroy everything.
Kurrrrrrung———!!
Thunder roared as flame lightning pierced through Davy Jones’ head, but the creature paid no mind and, glaring with a furrowed brow at Baeryujin, swung one tentacle to strike him down.
Though both were suspended in midair and Baeryujin should have been helplessly pushed back, he wrapped his two legs and body in eternal flame and blocked it through flight.
Shiiiii————ck!
Twuaaaaaaaang—!!!
Though it whipped like a whip, a heavy sound of air splitting erupted as if a massive mace had crashed down, yet Baeryujin’s body remained unshaken, holding his ground against Davy Jones in midair.
However.
“Cough! Dohyun!!! This bastard’s gotten stronger!!!”
Baeryujin coughed blood and made a dying sound.
“You can hold on just fine!!!”
Dohyun replied coldly, and though Baeryujin could genuinely hold on, he turned slightly back with a somewhat disappointed expression to look toward the ship.
No, as if to say he could have put it more kindly, he looked at Dohyun, but Dohyun was quite busy at the moment as well.
And soon after.
“Healer squad!”
Led by Hezway, who had agreed to give orders together with Dohyun, the Healers used their healing magic on Baeryujin at precisely the right moment.
Davy Jones squinted his eyes at this absurdity and roared.
「Vagrant! You of all people, siding with these wretches when you’re in the same predicament!」
Davy Jones burst into furious rage as if Baeryujin were detestable, and seeing the creature like that, everyone momentarily froze in shock, their pupils trembling.
I knew Davy Jones possessed intelligence, but I never imagined he could actually speak—a small oversight that might have proven catastrophic. Fortunately, disaster was averted because Davy Jones, consumed by rage, fixed his fury not on the others but solely on Baeryujin.
“Davy Jones can talk?!”
“More importantly, he seems to know the Vagrant somehow…”
“I mean…”
Several members of the Attack Party stood bewildered, but Davy Jones and Baeryujin refused to yield an inch, their strength locked in a contest as they glared at each other.
Watching Davy Jones with pitying eyes, Baeryujin grimaced helplessly and spoke.
“The waters of the Yangtze do not push back the waves before them. Do not make a fool of yourself.”
Hearing Baeryujin’s words, Davy Jones cried out in indignation.
「Why does a whelp like you retain your original form while I have lost ■■ and been reduced to this wretched state!!!」
Except for the words that were automatically censored, Davy Jones unleashed a roar of fury that shook the ship in an instant.
The force was so tremendous that the ship might have capsized without issue. I quickly regained my balance and, watching Davy Jones and Baeryujin, I halted my steps for a moment.
[Analyzing 「Kraken, System Name—Davy Jones」.]
[Confirming 「Remnants of the Hwadaejuk’s Destruction」 from 「Kraken, System Name—Davy Jones」.]
‘Davy Jones was from Hwadaejuk?’
I briefly wondered why Baeryujin hadn’t mentioned it, but I quickly shook my head.
This wasn’t the time to indulge in such thoughts. Regardless of the reason, I could learn about it after the battle ended.
Watching Baeryujin, who was still receiving heals from the Healers while clashing with Davy Jones at the front line, I prepared to move immediately.
But then.
[Providing optimal Analysis to the current user.]
[Subjugate 「Kraken, System Name—Davy Jones」 and recover his ■■.]
‘What?’
I swallowed hard, seeing text resembling a Quest for the first time since I’d been using Analysis.
I’d never seen Analysis make such an active demand for recovery, but I muttered to myself that it didn’t matter.
‘I was going to kill him anyway.’
With that thought, I flew toward Baeryujin’s side faster than anyone else, drawing my blade. Originally, I’d planned to deploy after Baeryujin held out a bit longer, but if Davy Jones already possessed this level of power, the situation had changed.
I was the first to rush in, drawing my sword.
Then.
“Baek Sabu!!! Hold him steady!!!”
I shouted as I charged in, and Baeryujin answered.
“Ooooohhhhh!!!”
Seeing Baeryujin’s cry, Davy Jones turned his gaze for a moment. There I was, descending upon him with a grin, my serrated blade ready to deliver the strongest attack I could muster.
Destruction Technique
First Form
Absolute Annihilation Slash
The blade of destruction descended upon Davy Jones.

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