My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 158

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Episode 158

Vrooom―

A refreshing ocean view spreads beyond the window.

Climbing up Yeongjong Bridge made me feel like I was going on an overseas trip.

“The engineering technology of this world is truly admirable no matter how many times I see it.”

A portion of the massive bridge pier reflected on Ingrid’s retina.

“To think a structure without a single drop of mana can support such weight.”

“Is it really that amazing, mage?”

“What would Iron Head know.”

“Gal!”

Sir Isra shouted loudly.

The driver holding the steering wheel glanced back briefly.

I’m sorry, sir.

I placed my index finger to my lips, giving a hint to the two vassals.

Sir Isra lowered his voice tone and calmly continued his words.

“Ahem, ahem. Look at this iron horse. Does the driver understand the structure of this iron horse while driving it?”

“Well, that’s…”

“The world runs well even without knowing everything. That’s enough.”

“Hmph. An Iron Head like you might be satisfied with that, but a witch like me is not.”

“Then analyze it diligently.”

“Who said I wouldn’t?”

Ingrid turned her head sharply and only stared at Yeongjong Bridge.

Oh.

Is this Sir Isra’s victory by decision?

“But where are we entering today that we’re going to the airport?”

“It’s not the airport. They said we need to take a boat.”

An uninhabited island located a bit away from Incheon.

It’s not assigned by Mir Guild, but we’re going to conquer it at the request of the Rift Management Agency.

Places with few people or difficult access aren’t popular.

Large guilds receive benefits but are assigned non-mainstream gates at regular intervals.

“About 30 minutes left to the destination.”

“Yes. Thank you.”

Yeon-du was startled by the driver’s announcement(?).

“Already?”

“Why are you so nervous? It’s not your first gate conquest.”

“Uncle is observing.”

“I already know your skills from seeing them during training.”

“But knowing that uncle is watching actual combat, ugh, I’m so nervous.”

This kid.

Getting nervous when it doesn’t suit her.

I wasn’t particularly worried.

A talent recognized by none other than the Continental Greatest Sword!

“I’ll watch while eating popcorn, so do your best.”

“Popcooorn?”

The Death Forge synchronized with the subspace carrier.

The storage capacity increased dramatically, so I’ve stockpiled spare food too.

I often took out food to eat during the Tower of Chaos conquest too.

We’re all doing this to make a living, after all.

Actually, hunters deployed to large gate conquests bring emergency rations.

“Someone’s nervous and getting heartburn!”

“It’s not like we’ve only known each other for a day or two, so why are you getting nervous? Take it easy.”

“Really, that’s too much, Uncle.”

Yeon-du turned her head sharply.

This kid.

I’m trying to help her relax, but why is she sulking?

“Lord was harsh.”

“It seems Master was in the wrong.”

【I’m on the big lord’s side.】

【So-seung. Right to remain silent.】

All the familiars except Zaugg turned away from me too.

Good heavens.

They don’t understand my deep intentions and turn away!

Zaugg. You’re the only one I have!

【I trust you’ll share snacks with me too.】

Were you interested because of the food?

Tsk.

I should trust someone trustworthy.

Even though he can’t even find his living form and can’t taste anything, he always tries to join company dinners.

【Miss Yeon-du seems to have relaxed quite a bit.】

Sir Isra communicating through telepathy.

Good.

It’s fine if I can sacrifice myself to relieve some of the burden on Yeon-du’s shoulders.

【Still, popcorn seems a bit harsh.】

Sir Isra.

Are you going to keep persistently nagging about this?

* * *

A port at the western end of Yeongjong Island.

Wangsan Marina is where yachts and small cruises come and go.

Flutter―

The salty wind swept past the vessel with Mir Guild’s flag.

“Oh. I saw this in a movie.”

A small cruise that can accommodate about 20 people.

Mir Guild staff were busy preparing for departure, carrying luggage back and forth.

While walking leisurely and looking around.

One Mir Guild hunter walked over with big strides.

Yeon-du whispered to me.

“That’s our team’s academy supervisor.”

Yeah.

He looks like it.

Unlike Yeon-du, his shoulders are full of tension in a different way.

“Is that person the observer?”

“Park Min-ho.”

“Excuse me?”

“Don’t speak casually when we’re meeting for the first time.”

Sigh.

You see, I don’t have good memories with Mir Guild.

During the gate conquest competition, the academy supervisor went crazy and emanated killing intent.

I’m planning to just watch without participating in this conquest.

But showing my teeth from the start would be a bit troublesome.

Slide―

A well-honed blade was drawn from its sheath.

“You are before my Lord. Show proper respect.”

Uh oh.

Sir, I think that’s going a bit too far?

The aura dwelling in the blade scattered blue light in all directions.

“Huh, huk! S-s-sorry!”

The Mir Guild Hunter hurriedly backed away.

Sir Isra sheathed his sword with elegant posture.

“Hahahaha. How was that? I showed a harsh lesson to one who tried to disgrace my Lord.”

“Good job. Well done.”

“I have elevated my Lord’s honor, so please praise me quickly.”

“What praise. He’s Yeon-du’s coworker.”

“Ah, aah!”

Tsk tsk.

Today’s protagonist isn’t me but Yeon-du, so what are you doing?

“The Girl will apologize on behalf of Iron Head’s short thinking.”

【As a fellow familiar, I am ashamed, my Lord.】

【Master. My apologies.】

All the familiars except Sir Isra apologized.

“I only acted out of loyalty!”

“To drag Master’s honor through the dirt. You’re disqualified as a knight.”

“I, I am, I aaaaam!!”

Sir Isra collapsed on the spot.

Stop it.

Sir Isra’s life is already at 0!

“It’s okay, Sir Isra. That guy and I don’t get along.”

“Kuk. Miss Yeon-du. Is that really true?”

“He’s always chattering about beating me, it was so annoying.”

“Ha, hahaha! Behold, Mage. I, Sir Isra, have dispelled the Princess’s worries!”

He was slow to fall but quick to get back up.

“Go get ready. I’ll wait here.”

“You can look forward to today. I’ll show you lots of cool moves!”

Yeon-du joined the guild with an enthusiastic attitude.

Watching that scene, I suddenly felt something was off.

I touched my chin with my right hand.

Without realizing it, I muttered “That’s strange.”

“Master. Is there something bothering you?”

“I thought President Baek was trying to recruit me, remember?”

“That was the Court Minister’s guess.”

“Look at this atmosphere.”

The air was sharp with tension.

I could clearly feel the sharp wariness of the Mir Guild members and related staff as if I could grasp it with my hands.

“Isn’t everyone just nervous before entering the Gate?”

“If recruitment was the purpose, they should normally show a friendly attitude.”

Sir Isra made a blank expression for a moment.

“That’s… convincing!”

Would there be a reason for Mir Guild to specifically call me as an observer?

They couldn’t really have called me as Yeon-du’s guardian and because they lacked manpower.

“It might not be what the Court Minister initially said.”

“Their forces are insufficient to harm my Lord.”

Sir Isra immediately shook his head.

Just by scanning, he had completely assessed the capabilities of the Hunters who would enter the Gate with Yeon-du.

Well, fine.

If they have ulterior motives, it’ll be revealed inside the Gate.

I left a text message for President Baek saying I was going in to observe.

“Ta-da!”

Yeon-du smiled brightly, fully armed.

She wore leather armor optimized for swift movement.

A short sword hung at her waist.

She looked like an agile black cat.

“Those eyes look like you’re seeing a butterfly?”

By the way, Butterfly is the cat my landlord keeps.

“Oh. You read my mind.”

“What do you mean cat! Looking at such a cool appearance!”

“The agile outfit is just like a cat.”

“There are cooler ones like leopards or jaguars!”

While I was indulging Yeon-du’s complaints, the Academy Supervisor who had fled earlier looking pale came back.

“If you’re here to observe, let’s go together.”

“Well, let’s do that.”

Now he’s finally using respectful language.

I had no intention of speaking down to him, so I matched his tone.

[Salt Beach]

Grade: D

Entry Limit: B ~ D(10)

D-grade.

Before meeting Sir Isra, this was a difficulty I couldn’t even look at.

Even commanding creaking zombies wouldn’t have been a match.

It was refreshing to realize that unlike then, this had now become a grade I wouldn’t even glance at.

A short laugh escaped me.

“For an observer, this must be an incredibly easy difficulty…”

The Academy Supervisor’s grumbling mouth shut tight like a clam.

“Sir.”

“Understood.”

Don’t put your hand on your sword hilt.

It’s not like you’re going to cut someone’s head off.

Inside the Gate was a sandy beach with rolling waves.

“It’s a false landscape.”

Just as Ingrid said.

Thanks to Master of Magic, I could tell that what looked like the horizon was distorted.

A sea where you can see the horizon?

If we go a bit further inside, we’ll reach the end of the Gate.

“Krrrrrr.”

Several crabs mixed with black and orange suddenly emerged from the sand.

About the size of bulls.

The foam bubbling from their mouths burst loudly, assaulting our ears.

“Formation A!”

The guy called Academy Supervisor shouted loudly and battle began.

Clang!

Chang!

Large pincers and weapons collided, sending sparks flying.

Crackle!

Boom!

The sound of magical impacts could be heard everywhere.

Yawn.

How boring.

If they’re from Mir Guild, they should be promising talents recognized in the Hunter industry.

They didn’t catch my eye.

I think it’s because my standards for measuring Hunters’ combat power and talent have been adjusted to match my Familiars.

“Sir’s discernment is accurate as always.”

“?”

“Even without the Familiars, they couldn’t harm me.”

My specs didn’t fall behind even when compared to warrior-type Hunters of the same rank.

This was because my physical abilities had improved thanks to Heavenly Martial Body.

The same was true in magical combat.

Thanks to Master of Magic, my mana stats were doubled.

Having few spells was a disadvantage, but my casting speed and power would be much stronger.

I had felt something was off about the atmosphere.

I guess I was being a bit sensitive.

With a much more relaxed mind, I watched Kim Yeon-du’s performance.

“Hyaaah!”

[Swift]

Kim Yeon-du charged forward leaving a blue afterimage and thrust her short sword.

The blade accurately pierced between the crab’s shell plates.

Green blood gushed out as the crab’s two eyes drooped.

“I can feel the worth of training her.”

Sir Isra also nodded with satisfaction.

Movements that overwhelmed the carefully selected Hunters from Mir Guild!

With her natural talent combined with Sir Isra’s teachings, it seemed there would be no match for her in the same rank.

That Academy Supervisor guy has reason to be jealous.

I watched to see if there would be a situation where I needed to step in, but they conquered even the boss Monster without major crisis.

Slash!

“It’s over.”

Kim Yeon-du, who had climbed onto the collapsed boss Monster, smiled brightly.

With that level of skill and talent, wouldn’t she achieve B-rank promotion in the near future?

“How was I, Uncle?”

“You were amazing.”p>

“Put some soul into it when you say that.”

“I’m being sincere. It seemed like you didn’t even need the other raid members.”

“Heh, hehehe. I got praised!”

It was a sight that contrasted with the rotting expressions of the Mir Guild raid members.

She really has no sense of the mood.

I had confirmed that the Gate conquest was finished.

“I’ll head out first.”

Since I don’t have Monster looting rights, I should get out of the way.

Those Friends keep giving me looks, so it would be polite to leave early.

The moment I stepped toward the Blue Rift without hesitation.

Twitch—

My senses honed by Heavenly Martial Body rang an alarm.

[Stone of Chaos — Longsword]

Before I could even think.

My body reacted automatically.

The moment the stone I had made into a ring form transformed into a sword.

I gripped it with my right hand and swung it following my instincts.

Clang!

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