It’s the Apocalypse, but My Summons Do Everything - Chapter 51

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Chapter 51

 

#Episode 51

 

“This is the first time I’m seeing actual combat.”

 

“Right, we couldn’t see anything properly through satellite.”

 

“It’s quite exciting in many ways.”

 

Hyun-soo’s battle began in the gathering of association presidents from various countries.

 

His opponents were three Death Knights and about twenty lower-grade undead monsters.

 

This also meant that unmanaged corpses were scattered everywhere, indicating poor public safety.

 

“Those are quite powerful monsters.”

 

“Three A-rank monsters appearing simultaneously would be a disaster.”

 

Korea is the strange one – in fact, even A-rank Hunters are rarer resources than beans in a drought.

 

The Korean Peninsula where A-rank monsters casually walk around is what’s abnormal.

 

“A magical realm is indeed a magical realm, to have monsters of that level openly roaming around.”

 

“Despite the country itself being in an excellent strategic location, the entire world has abandoned it.”

 

“Oh, it looks like he’s about to start.”

 

Desperado appeared on Hyun-soo’s body camera.

 

The aura of death that overwhelmed the audience with its mere appearance blazed forth.

 

That alone made the A-rank monsters cower in fear and begin backing away.

 

The lower-grade monsters even dropped their weapons and began trembling on their knees.

 

This was the immense difference in rank between undead and the Lord of Souls, but the association presidents had no way of knowing this.

 

“What is that…? Undead feeling fear?”

 

“Death Knights might be capable of that, but the other monsters shouldn’t have that level of intelligence remaining.”

 

Desperado was swung slowly.

 

The black blade flew forth, and the monsters it grazed lost their light and ceased all life activity.

 

Faced with a perfect compatibility difference where variables couldn’t exist, the Death Knights gripped their swords fiercely.

 

Realizing they could no longer escape, they began a coordinated attack as if hoping for a miracle.

 

The formation deployed by three A-rank monsters was of considerably high level, but its limit was still A-rank.

 

Hyun-soo, who dodged all attacks without moving a single step using Death Dancer, swung his scythe wide from the center.

 

With just that, the heads of all three Desperados flew off.

 

‘…Huh? A-rank monsters die that easily?’

 

‘What did I just witness…’

 

‘If he fights A-rank monsters to this extent, what kind of battle does he wage against S-rank monsters.’

 

It was an overwhelming battle with nothing particular to analyze.

 

[How was that? Was it somewhat helpful as reference?]

 

Everyone smiled bitterly at Hyun-soo’s question coming through the receiver.

 

“Thank you for your cooperation…”

 

[Ah, don’t mention it.]

 

* * *

 

After dealing with the monsters and heading back toward Hamhung, Jinu clicked his tongue while staring blankly outside.

 

Though not quite at the level of the A-rank monsters from earlier, monsters that appeared to be at least C-rank were being spotted frequently.

 

“Looking at this, South Korea seems like an angel.”

 

“That’s what I’m saying.”

 

South Korea fought against monsters until the very end.

 

So even after the country’s destruction, at least the monsters weren’t released and remained concentrated in specific areas.

 

But North Korea had monsters scattered everywhere without any such containment.

 

“Would there even be any survivors in a place like this?”

 

At Jinu’s serious question, I checked that the receiver ring had no mana and answered realistically.

 

“Hmm… Speaking coldly, it’s almost impossible.”

 

This place is hell.

 

Not only because of monsters, but desertification has progressed, making even the environment too barren for humans to survive.

 

“But if we happen to see any survivors?”

 

“We must rescue them without fail.”

 

Sandstorms were already beginning to blow.

 

The red sand scattered here and there gradually indicated we were reaching the entrance to the desert.

 

As we accelerated forward, even the few remaining buildings were completely buried in sand.

 

Inside the speeding car, Kim Yeo-ul stretched and then flopped down onto my thigh.

 

“What are you doing.”

 

“Resting.”

 

“…Fine.”

 

In the old days, I would have lifted her head right off, but the debt I owed Kim Yeo-ul was immeasurably great, so I obediently offered my leg.

 

Seeing this, Baek Do-hyeon grinned and said.

 

“How lovey-dovey, nice to watch? Sigh… I had times like that too.”

 

“When did Hunter Baek Do-hyeon ever have times like that?”

 

“Hey, I’m Baek Do-hyeon – do you think I wasn’t popular?”

 

“The men probably felt intimidated though.”

 

“Kuhaha! That’s right, my lord. She even said in an interview that her type was men stronger than herself…”

 

“Kyaaaah! Won’t you shut that mouth!?”

 

The atmosphere was so peaceful that it made me wonder if we were really going to subjugate an S-rank monster.

 

Since I’d been constantly walking the line between life and death ever since my awakening, it didn’t bother me anymore.

 

Jinu, who had been chuckling beside me, turned his gaze to me.

 

“Come to think of it, I’ve been curious about something for a while now, hyung.”

 

“Hm? What is it?”

 

“After we normalize the Korean Peninsula and restore the country, what will you do next?”

 

The other companions must have been curious too, as their gazes focused on me.

 

It was still a distant goal, but it was something I had thought about several times myself.

 

Since it wasn’t a question I could answer carelessly, I leaned back against the seat and thought carefully for a moment.

 

Things greater than wealth and honor swirled in my mind, but what immediately came to mind was one thing.

 

“Starting from around the Korean Peninsula, reclaiming the existing magical realms back into human territory… I suppose.”

 

I deliberately infused mana into the communicator so they could hear this.

 

Voices of joy could be heard from the surrounding countries, excluding the United States.

 

Jinu’s eyes lit up at my answer and he nodded.

 

“As expected, hyung is amazing.”

 

“Don’t praise me like that, I just hate seeing monsters kill humans.”

 

“Everyone thinks that way, but the people who actually act on it can be counted on one hand, right?”

 

At my calm response, Baek Do-hyeon shrugged his shoulders and laughed with a cackle, showing his shark-like sharp teeth.

 

“If it were me, I’d just send summons to their deaths with that ability, if they revive infinitely then eventually the magical realms would be reclaimed~”

 

“Oh, that’s a good idea.”

 

“Ah.”

 

Knowing it was a joke, Baek Do-hyeon also hugged Seo Iram and giggled.

 

Even the United States, currently rated as the world’s strongest, was said to be struggling just to block magical realms, let alone reclaim them.

 

The difficulty was too high to solve by just sending summons right now.

 

“I’m doing it because I can. And Yeo-ul, stop biting my arm.”

 

“Did I get caught?”

 

“Yeah, it hurts.”

 

I gave Kim Yeo-ul a light knock on the head and stood up from my seat.

 

It wasn’t because I wanted to stretch, but because I could sense the aura of a fairly strong monster in the distance.

 

It wasn’t quite S-rank, about an A-rank monster.

 

“If you’ve rested enough, get up again. This time it’s your turn to step forward.”

 

“Geez, how troublesome.”

 

“Don’t forget to funnel experience points to Jinu.”

 

As my companions got out, I could see five A-rank monsters standing in front of the car.

 

I thought they might be Death Knights again, but something was subtly different.

 

Unlike the usual ones wearing pitch-black armor, these guys were wearing red armor.

 

Even their equipment was fairly well-maintained.

 

Because their blades were sharp as if freshly honed.

 

The Death Knight from earlier had a blade so damaged you couldn’t tell if it was a sword or a club.

 

“Hmm…?”

 

“Why? Is there a problem?”

 

“…Well, let’s just have Hunter Baek Do-hyeon erase them all with firepower this time.”

 

“Huh? Is that okay?”

 

“Yes, you guys don’t need to get out of the car either.”

 

At my command, everyone tilted their heads in confusion but obediently followed for now.

 

Baek Do-hyeon, who got out of the car alone, created a massive flame.

 

When he confined the giant flame within a framework of wind, twenty swirling crimson spears were easily created.

 

He didn’t even chant any incantations.

 

With just a single gesture of his hand, flames rushed toward the monsters.

 

Boom boom boom bang!

 

The countless pouring attacks were definitely overkill.

 

After confirming that the monsters died and experience points came in, I called Hunter Baek Do-hyeon back.

 

She lightly dusted off her hands as if such things were nothing.

 

The residual flames disappeared, and soon the monsters turned to pure white ash could be seen.

 

“My lord, I’m back.”

 

“Yes, good work.”

 

Though she might be curious, Hunter Baek Do-hyeon didn’t particularly ask for reasons.

 

That attitude definitely inspired more trust.

 

She probably roughly figured out what was strange too.

 

“It seems like there’s something commanding monsters, doesn’t it?”

 

“Definitely, otherwise it doesn’t make sense.”

 

Hunter Kang Cheol-u also glanced at the burned remains, then clicked his tongue.

 

Those who commanded monsters had been causing problems big and small since ancient times.

 

Monsters are completely different from summons that are with their master from birth.

 

Completely corrupted beings filled with malice toward humans and life.

 

Those who commanded such beings were usually villains or crazy.

 

Moreover, the monsters commanded this time were five A-rank ones.

 

Since it clearly exceeded normal levels, that’s also why I didn’t show my companions.

 

It would be troublesome if they spied on us through the monsters’ eyes.

 

“What kind of idiot is pulling this kind of stunt again.”

 

“Seriously.”

 

“It seems like there’s always one of those vermin wherever you go.”

 

“…Tell me about it.”

 

After dealing with the monsters, we headed back toward Hamhung.

 

Now the surrounding landscape had completely transformed into a desert.

 

Unfortunately, this desert had no oasis or even a single common cactus.

 

Only endlessly spread red sand densely filled our field of vision.

 

Who would think this place was the Korean Peninsula?

 

Only dried despair had settled upon this completely ruined land of death.

 

Even Kang Cheol-u, who was driving, clicked his tongue.

 

“Thinking about it again, for a single S-rank monster to expand its territory this far is terrifying.”

 

“I agree.”

 

Even on the countless layers of sand, the car raced without any problems.

 

Rather, perhaps because all obstacles had completely disappeared, the speed was twice as fast as before.

 

“How much farther to Hamhung?”

 

“Uh… it seems we still have a bit more to go. You can rest comfortably, my lord.”

 

“Understood.”

 

The moment I moved to the back seat and leaned back into the plush seat, the receiver rang.

 

[Hunter Cha Hyeon-su, 3.2 kilometers ahead… hmm… wait a moment, zoom in on that area more, oh right…]

 

After hearing various conversations as if they were having a meeting, an answer came again 3 minutes later.

 

[Uh… Hunter Cha Hyeon-su.]

 

“Yes, I’m listening.”

 

[This might be hard to believe, but there seems to be a settlement ahead.]

 

“A settlement? In a place like this?”

 

[Yes, it’s covered by a roof so we can’t confirm the details, but judging by the size, it’s quite large, and there are even signs that humans lived there until recently.]

 

“What…?”

 

It’s not like they’re running away somewhere – how could humans build houses and live in a place like this?

 

“How is that possible…?”

 

Even if it’s strange, this is far too strange.

 

If they had the resources to build houses and live in such a desert, they would rather quickly escape this place.

 

“That’s odd. Let’s go check it out.”

 

[Understood. I’ll guide you to that location.]

 

Several hypotheses come to mind.

 

The first would be survivors who succeeded in surviving against impossible odds, or perhaps a high-rank hunter in hiding.

 

I couldn’t think of anything else besides those.

 

“Let’s hurry and check it out. If there are people living there, we need to rescue them.”

 

“Understood.”

 

Kang Cheol-u stepped on the full accelerator.

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