My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 120

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Episode 120

“Open your eyes.”

[Corpse Crafting]

[You have crafted a Revenant.]

“Uuugh.”

[Revenant]

Grade: C

Strength: 254 / Agility: 237 / Stamina: 241 / Endurance: 244 / Mana: 232

*Skills

Undying Legion[C]

Resentful Scream[C]

Vengeful Strike[C]

“The stats are decent.”

Around 1200 total.

That’s quite high for a C-grade undead.

If you add up all the stats of a heavily modified Armed Zombie Enhanced, it’s just slightly higher than the Revenant.

“The weaknesses are also clear.”

“It’s ambiguous.”

Not particularly strong.

Not particularly agile either.

And not particularly sturdy.

It’s not like the mana stat has any use either.

To put it nicely, it’s a jack-of-all-trades.

To put it badly, it’s a master of none.

But the Revenant didn’t even have skills to make use of those mediocre stats.

[Magic aptitude confirmed in the Revenant.]

[E-grade magic spells are being transferred.]

“Truly a master of none.”

Even Skeleton Mages were somewhat useful up to C-grade.

Despite having a higher grade, it can only use E-grade spells.

Really now.

How absurd.

“How about making a Skeleton Mage again instead?”

“Try it once first. It won’t be too late to do that after failing.”

Undead and priest.

It’s an obviously very unbalanced combination.

If Executive Sofia found out, it wouldn’t be strange if she cracked my skull while shouting “This is blasphemy!”

Hmm.

Even imagining it is terrifying.

“It’s just my intuition.”

A corpse revived based on resentment.

It had no particular distinguishing features, so just looking at its appearance, it resembled a zombie.

Though its specs are much higher.

And the crafting method is more complicated too.

The cost of crafting one Revenant is about 100 million won, so that says it all.

“What materials are so expensive?”

“It must be the Banshee’s Lament.”

Correct.

Banshee’s Lament.

It’s a catalyst that can only be collected through special methods from banshees, which are C-grade ghost-type monsters.

Was it 80 million won per drop?

Since the supply doesn’t come frequently, you can’t obtain it at will.

President Baek said he was lucky, so that says it all.

I placed the stained cup on the Revenant’s chest.

“Turtle, turtle. I’ll give you an old house, give me a new house.”

“Isn’t that a fraudulent contract?”

To treat our country’s time-honored traditional game as fraud.

Blue light flickered like will-o’-the-wisps from the cup placed on the Revenant, seeping out slowly.

Good.

I’m getting a bite now that I’ve attached it to an undead.

When the soul became visible to the naked eye, I snatched it and applied force to my hand.

[Infusing an otherworldly soul into the crafted undead.]

[68% match with the soul’s form in life.]

[Revenant → Name changed to Roan.]

[Skill: Dark Blessing has been added.]

Now.

Let’s start with introductions.

“It’s shown in the status window.”

“Oh my. It only has meaning if I hear it directly from the person.”

【….】

Is this friend quite shy?

It seems like when he was dwelling in the cup, it wasn’t that he couldn’t speak, but that he chose not to.

【So-seung. In silent meditation.】

Ah.

So being taciturn was his concept.

As his master, I could order him to give a detailed self-introduction, but I refrained.

I’m a kind-hearted person who respects my familiars’ autonomy.

“That’s right. Master’s benevolence reaches the heavens and covers the earth.”

Ah.

That was a bit much.

“Didn’t you show mercy to those who made mistakes in the Gate and spare their lives?”

Are you talking about collecting friend fees from the Hwarang Guild newcomers?

My goodness.

What era are you talking about?

The new otherworldly soul seems to be quite shy.

Let me check the added ability through the status window.

[Dark Blessing]

Classification: Sacred Art

Grade: B[SSS]

Type: Passive

A forbidden sacred art that demonstrates miracles through silence.

The longer the period of silence, the stronger the sacred art becomes.

*Implementable divine spells and sacred arts – Maximum B-grade.

Whoa.

I immediately understood why this friend is so taciturn.

An ability that gets stronger by not speaking?

That’s an incredibly troublesome restriction.

If someone told me to use such an ability, I’d give up on it.

“The maximum development potential is SSS-grade. It doesn’t seem like an ordinary divine spell.”

“There are various ways to gain power through restrictions. This sacred art seems to be one of those.”

Enhancement through constraints.

It reminds me of a certain hero who said that with great power comes great responsibility.

It’s a bit different from rampage-type abilities.

Those types are high risk, high return – accepting danger to unleash great power.

The ability this new Otherworldly Soul handles wasn’t like that.

It’s good that he has strong abilities.

But wouldn’t it be troublesome if communication is impossible?

【One minute. Five.】

So.

“You mean you can say five words in one minute?”

Nod nod.

It seems there are no constraints on gestures.

With just that much, everyday conversation should be possible, right?

[Roan’s talent is now applied to the user.]

[Saint of the Black Heaven skill is registered.]

Whew.

Let me take a deep breath.

This is going to hurt like hell again, right?

“Have hope. It was fine with the thief.”

“But that one was low grade.”

【Great Lord! My ability helped too!】

Zaugg.

I’m not saying your ability isn’t needed.

You were a great help when we dealt with the Chinese Hunters.

But being low grade is a fact, isn’t it?

While exhaling my deep breath.

Ziiing—

My vision shook violently along with tinnitus that rang in my eardrums.

* * *

[Saint of the Black Heaven]

Classification: Divine Magic

Grade: SSS

A saint beloved by the Dark God. The boundaries between dark mana, mana, and divine power crumble. The density of divine power (mana) becomes 30% stronger.

*Can learn all divine magic / sacred spell skills.

[Due to Saint of the Black Heaven’s effect, divine power and dark mana are integrated into the mana stat.]

“What.”

The Dark God’s love?

He wasn’t an ordinary priest after all.

“Huh. To think my Lord would choose the path of heresy.”

“Girl respects Master’s faith.”

Damn it, shit.

“Hahahaha. Just kidding.”

“Even if you really worship the Dark God, I’ll believe in and follow you.”

Ugh.

Fine, fine.

More than that, I’ve become curious about something.

“What kind of god is the Dark God?”

Gods.

Or rather, the existence of absolute beings became established theory after the Great Cataclysm.

The divine power handled by priests like Sophia, or related job classes, was evidence proving the existence of an absolute being.

But this is the first time I’m hearing about something called the Dark God.

“The master of demons.”

“Isn’t that the Demon King?”

The Demon King.

The culprit behind the Great Cataclysm, and the great demon supposedly defeated during the Siberian War.

The truth Director Jeong told me was a bit different though.

Either way.

If he’s the ‘king’ of demons, then he’s ultimately their master, right?

“It’s a bit different, Master.”

Ingrid slowly shook her head.

“Gods and kings are different, aren’t they?”

“That’s right.”

“The Dark God and Demon King have that kind of relationship.”

“Then the Dark God would be stronger.”

“I don’t know about their relative superiority.”

“Even among Mages engaged in demonology, opinions are divided on that.”

“Why? They should know which of the two is superior.”

“Because he’s sealed. The Dark God is.”

Ah.

So.

Our new Otherworldly Soul was a heretic serving a sealed god.

“Should I kill him?”

“I don’t think there’s any need to lay a hand on him.”

Surprising.

To think the Driver who slaughtered all those Necromancers would suggest sparing a Minion who worships the Dark God.

“What do you take me for?”

If I said a chivalry fanatic, I’d get in trouble.

My mouth is itching to say it.

“Even if he’s a heretic, he can’t escape my Lord’s will, so wouldn’t it be fine?”

“If you talk nonsense, I’ll show you a harsh lesson.”

One way or another.

Since it would be good to use him at full power, let’s put him to work once.

“If that’s everyone’s opinion.”

【Great Lord! Why don’t you ask for my opinion?】

“It’s already a majority.”

【You just said everyone’s opinion!】

What’s good is good.

Let’s just move on appropriately.

Anyway.

This talent called Saint of the Black Heaven.

Honestly, I couldn’t feel whether adding ‘dark mana’ and ‘divine power’ to my mana properties was good or not.

To handle divine power, you need related skills.

But I don’t have any.

It probably won’t work. Maybe.

“You already have an excellent teacher.”

“Is there such a person?”

“Not a person, but there’s a dead one right here.”

Ah.

That’s right.

“The output increase is also a positive effect.”

Sir Isra lightly extended his arm.

[Mana Emission]

Whoooosh!

A shockwave transmitted through the air.

My hair whipped wildly in the sudden gust of wind.

“If you’re going to complain, use words.”

“This is what it means for mana output to increase.”

“Ah.”

I threw a test punch infused with mana.

The air trembled around my powerful fist.

“It really is different.”

With the [Saint of Dark Heaven] talent added, the destructive power of Mana Emission had also increased.

As expected, SSS-rank skills are truly different.

“Your name was Roan, right?”

【….】

“You can at least nod your head, can’t you?”

【….】

The new familiar slowly moved his head.

Wait.

A decent idea came to mind.

If we can communicate through gestures, wouldn’t writing work too?

“It won’t work.”

Ingrid’s answer flew at me like a blade.

“There’s a high possibility that restrictions were placed on the very act of expressing one’s will.”

Tch.

I thought it was an awesome idea, but it got shot down.

【….】

Then why are you nodding?

Anyway.

The new Otherworldly Soul was a ‘Saint’ who served the Dark God in life.

Though he now serves me.

I should establish the hierarchy clearly, shouldn’t I?

“Who is your master?”

The soul dwelling in the Revenant’s body pointed at me.

That much was expected.

Sir Isra, who had remained as an Earthbound Spirit, began following my orders after being kidnapped.

At first, he refused to serve me as his lord and called me “Your Grace.”

Still.

After uniting with the Undead I created, he gained basic loyalty as a subordinate.

This guy’s case is a bit different.

Let me approach this carefully.

“I heard you worshipped the Dark God.”

Nod.

“Between the Dark God and me, who is your master?”

【My. Loyalty. You.】

It was a blade-sharp answer without a gram of hesitation.

Through our soul connection, I could tell those words were sincere.

But is it really okay for someone who was a Saint serving the Dark God?

At my doubt, the new Otherworldly Soul hesitated for a moment, then.

【I, Roan von Kreutz, swear to serve Park Min-ho as my master and obey my master’s orders above even the Dark God’s revelations.】

Huh?

Why are you suddenly speaking?

【This oath is mediated by the Dark God, so if I break it, my soul will be completely annihilated.】

Telepathy pouring out like a machine gun.

Where did all that taciturnness from before go?

[Revived One Roan has broken the rule of silence.]

[As penalty, the Black Blessing’s grade drops from B → B―.]

[Revived One Roan has sworn an oath to the Dark God, staking his soul.]

[If he acts harmfully toward the user, his soul will immediately be annihilated.]

Excuse me, sir.

Isn’t that a bit too bold?

I didn’t expect him to stake his life—no, his soul—so easily.

Now I have no choice but to trust him.

Phew.

“Divine spells. Do I absolutely need to believe in the Dark God to use them?”

Shake shake.

Good.

Then.

I can enjoy pleasure without responsibility.

“Is it okay if I call you Roan?”

Five words per minute.

Formal introductions would waste time.

Can’t be helped.

Nod nod.

That’s better than calling you heretic, pagan, or fanatic.

Now let’s get to the main point.

“Teach me the divine spells.”

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