It’s the Apocalypse, but My Summons Do Everything - Chapter 101

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Chapter 101

#Episode 101

Jei’s eyes widened as if they might tear.

No matter how weakened it had become, absorbing an entire crown was unprecedented.

The crown that had been absorbed above my head faintly disappeared as if nothing had ever been there.

For a moment, it felt like some enormous power had been absorbed, but that feeling was brief and everything quickly returned to normal.

I didn’t particularly feel any change in power either.

Only the same strength as always was circulating through my body.

“Is this all there is?”

At my question, Jei, who had only been blinking, creakily nodded his head.

“Yes, th-that’s right… however…”

A gaze looking at something incomprehensible and mysterious.

I’ve been receiving a lot of those looks lately.

‘Why is he looking at me like that? Did I do something wrong?’

[That’s not it, but… hmm… this is quite interesting even for me.]

‘What’s so interesting?’

[There’s something like that.]

‘You’re keeping it to yourself again without telling me.’

I clicked my tongue and poked Jei, who couldn’t get his bearings.

“Is this really all there is? No potions or elixirs or anything like that?”

“Ah… no, that’s everything.”

“Why are the rewards so stingy?”

“They’re not stingy, but…”

Jei held back his words.

It seemed like he had a lot he wanted to say, but couldn’t easily mention it since it was beyond his understanding.

From my perspective, I had just absorbed a slightly large Monarch fragment.

I didn’t particularly feel like something had increased, unlike when I hunted Monarchs before and gained something.

“Then can I just leave like this?”

“…Yes, I’ll send you back to Seoul where your companions are.”

With those words, as we went outside, I was able to return to Seoul where my companions were waiting.

“You’re back? What did you get this time?”

“Kyaaaa-!”

Luna, who had been nestled in Seo Iram’s arms, ran over and hugged me.

I gently scratched Luna’s chin as I spoke.

“They didn’t give me much, just a crown?”

“Huh? A crown?”

“Yeah, I was wearing it on my head here… but it disappeared. You can’t see it, right?”

“I can’t tell at all…”

“My mana hasn’t changed either, has it? I’m not sure.”

The power I felt was definitely enormous though…

Maybe it’s a type of power I can’t sense.

I sat cross-legged and carefully examined my body, but couldn’t find any particular changes.

“Ah, whatever. Something will show up later.”

Let’s rest for today.

I’m tired from having a proper fight after a long time.

* * *

I’m not one to dream much, but I’ve often had dreams like this since becoming a Monarch.

They were mainly dreams featuring Senior.

“Calling it a dream is really just a loophole, isn’t it?”

“This method consumes far less causality than going to meet directly.”

Of course, Senior had never called me just to make idle jokes, so I familiarly sat on the sofa.

Today too, the excellent cushioning embraced my back.

“So why did you call me today?”

“We’re not such a cold relationship that we need business to meet, are we?”

“That’s… true, but…”

My heart wasn’t cruel enough to push away Senior, who always treated me warmly, so my words softened.

“Of course, I didn’t call you just to see your face.”

At Senior’s gesture, both the chair and sofa disappeared.

And the training ground I had seen before was erected again.

“Come at me with full power. There’s something I need to confirm.”

“Alright.”

“You’re not even refusing.”

“It’s not like you’re someone who’d fall even if I came at you with full power, right?”

I didn’t mention that it was perfect for relieving stress.

“I’m going.”

“Alright.”

From the start, I deployed a massive Black Fortress and wrapped my entire body in death force with full power.

Gritting my teeth, I unleashed Death Dance carried by black wind, aiming for Senior’s neck.

Right now, Senior wasn’t limiting his strength.

My Desperado was easily blocked by a single finger.

But I didn’t panic.

I never expected such attacks to work properly in the first place.

The entire domain began to respond to me.

For some reason, this massive domain felt more tangible than usual.

It felt like my control had increased.

Thousands of black chains poured toward Senior alone.

Only then did Senior draw his sword, cutting through all the chains before fixing his gaze on me again.

I filled the Black Fortress with death force and restricted Senior’s vision.

And within the field of view that only I could see, I unleashed my clones toward Senior’s vital points.

Over two hundred clones attacked simultaneously at exactly the same timing.

But Senior pushed away the death force with sword wind, then lightly swung his sword once.

At a speed my eyes could barely follow, holes were punched through all the clones’ necks simultaneously.

Indeed, fast and strong.

I could feel with my skin that he had reached a realm I couldn’t yet approach.

But that didn’t mean I planned to just watch and wait.

Wasn’t this the concept Senior had taught me?

To walk the path of supremacy.

Like before when facing Senior, heat surged through my body.

The power of the Grim Reaper living throughout my body accelerated my speed.

Time became minutes, seconds became instants, and moments became split seconds.

Within the fragmented time, the Monarch’s time began as I stepped into a new domain.

I had finally reached that domain that had once made Senior panic.

Now I could move properly.

Only now did Senior smile.

“…Huh?”

His expression… was visible?

I couldn’t see his eyes, but I could see the smile on his lips.

Senior, knowing this as well, bared his white teeth and shouted.

“Yes, now let’s have some real fun!”

Senior’s sword swung as fast as lightning.

Overwhelmingly fast sword strikes poured down that I could barely handle even at this speed.

But this was clearly my domain.

My authority as a Monarch manifested.

Footholds appeared in mid-air as I pressured Senior with unpredictable movements.

Swords became scythes, scythes became spears, spears became gauntlets, and blades transformed endlessly, raining down attacks of infinite variation like a storm.

Senior deflected all those attacks while laughing as if enjoying himself.

“As expected, you have talent for combat. Even Cheonma would be surprised.”

“I have talent?”

“You haven’t noticed such brilliant talent?”

“Well… there are so many monster-like people around me, I didn’t really know.”

Senior chuckled as if something was very amusing and answered.

“Even if I’m holding back, this situation where you’re crossing swords with me on equal terms is absurd in itself, especially for a human who isn’t even a Sinjawui Monarch!”

He spoke as if impressed, but honestly, I couldn’t really understand.

I simply did it because it was possible.

For me, fighting was something desperate that had to be done to survive.

Only recently, after meeting Cheonma, had that enjoyment been somewhat amplified.

“I don’t really know, but if it’s good, then I guess it’s good.”

“Yes, raise your weapon again. You’re not planning to end it here, are you?”

“Of course not.”

I wrapped blades around my body and made them surge like a storm.

A powerful rotation formed as I charged straight at Senior.

Combined with Death Dance’s characteristic speed, Senior retreated for the first time instead of blocking the attack.

Kagagagagang-!

With the sound of grinding something hard, sparks flew as Senior’s front garment tore open.

Just as I stepped on the blade to accelerate and grab Senior’s collar to slam him into the ground with all my might, Senior’s form vanished like a mirage.

Sensing the murderous aura from behind, I naturally triggered the death force blade I had hidden on my back beforehand.

The hidden death force burst forth, sending a blade toward Senior’s jaw, but even that couldn’t reach him.

“You use interesting techniques.”

“It’s a method I learned from my comrade.”

Distance opened between Senior and me for a moment.

We both realized this next attack would be the final move.

I could taste blood from my clenched teeth.

Even though this was a dream, in this place no different from reality, I had to show Senior the best attack I could deliver.

In that case, the attack I would use was already decided.

Desperado, having returned to its scythe form, roared with rising heat.

It was crying out to the world without restraint, madly unleashing killing intent and declaring it would slaughter its enemies.

At its appearance that seemed to embody wildness itself, I found myself smiling as well.

“You should be nervous.”

“I’m looking forward to it.”

The primordial death coiled in my heart raises its head at my command.

Death itself, transmitted from my heart to my right chest, shoulder and arm, then to my wrist and Desperado, emanates a chilling aura.

I don’t know if this attack will work on Senior.

After all, he is a great god who governs life and death itself.

But this is the best move I can make right now.

If I too will someday become a Monarch who governs life and death, I must no longer run away.

I advance and grow.

If it’s within reach, I’ll extend my hand and seize it.

My still legs begin to move.

The concentrated death slowly stretches and begins to spread its wings.

In an instant, the black crown that appeared above my head gleamed like obsidian.

I accelerate.

I split time and enter the Monarch’s time.

In the limits and moments that only Senior and I could see, we both were smiling.

“Here I come-!”

“Come!”

Death rains down.

Great Death exploded and massive black flames engulfed Senior.

The overwhelming power that erases existence itself grew in size to devour Senior, but no matter how fiercely the flames blazed, Senior’s body didn’t burn even slightly.

“…As expected, it doesn’t work.”

Senior swung his sword to absorb the black flames, then returned them to me as they were.

The primordial death settled back in my heart.

I’m not sure, but Senior seemed to have seen something in that moment, chuckling softly before putting away his weapon.

“Excellent!”

For the first time, Senior applauded.

I don’t know what was so satisfying, and all I had done was fight with all my might, but somehow I found myself smiling along.

“Then couldn’t you have let me land one hit?”

“You’re five centuries too early.”

“Ugh, that’s way too long.”

With those words, Senior lightly tapped my forehead.

Cool energy flowed in and my fatigue completely disappeared.

“Now it’s time to wake up, junior.”

“Already?”

“Yes, it was an enjoyable night’s banquet after a long time.”

With those words, I woke from sleep.

Chirp chirp chirp!

Kyaa! Kyaaaaa!

Birds were chirping outside the window and Luna was crying while watching those birds.

Despite all that commotion during the night, my body felt refreshed without a trace of fatigue, as if I had slept deeply.

Since I woke up cleanly, I lightly stretched and got up from my spot.

After changing clothes, I held Luna in my arms and went outside, heading to the dining hall.

My companions who had woken up earlier were having their meal.

“Hyung, you’re awake?”

“Did you sleep well too, Jinu?”

“Yes, home really is the best.”

“This isn’t exactly home… But come to think of it, Hyeon-i said he’d build us a dedicated building.”

“Huh? Our own building?”

I keep saying my companions, my companions, but we didn’t have a name to refer to ourselves by.

I had only casually mentioned making a guild like other countries do, but Hyeon-i got excited first and talked about building a structure before the Lord’s War.

“At this pace, won’t it be completed in a few days?”

“Ooooh… I’m already excited.”

And exactly 4 days and 12 hours later.

“…Were we at this level?”

A massive 120-story skyscraper was completed.

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