My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 196

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Episode 196

[Imperial Swordsmanship]

[7th Form ― Blue Wall]

[Aura]

The Death Warrior swung his sword horizontally in a wide arc.

The aura that had been rippling on the sword was released all at once following the sword’s flow.

The killing power wasn’t great.

Since the condensed aura had been spread out widely.

The tanks touched by the blue energy wave were only pushed back slightly, not taking significant damage.

“Kill!”

But that small disruption of formation was exactly

what the Death Warrior had been aiming for.

[Death Step]

Breaking through the gap in the tank line and charging inside.

He thrust his gleaming blade toward the mages.

“Banish!”

Thoom.

The Death Warrior moved dozens of meters back due to the banishment spell.

If he had been even a second slower, two or three mages would have lost their heads.

“Do you have the luxury to look away while facing me?”

Ingrid sneered.

The core of battle was how effectively one could use the resources at hand.

This tendency was especially pronounced in fights between mages.

The main magic attribute one specialized in.

The number of spells acquired.

The time lag between casting one spell and using the next.

There were far more factors to consider than in knights’ battles.

Even battles between mages of equal level were like this.

Ingrid, who had reached a much higher realm, had the skill to make even small openings fatal.

[Unique Technique ― Eclipse]

[Multiple Chanting]

[Lightning X 5]

[Modified Technique ― Shatter]

The magic completed in an instant

pierced through the gap where the tank line hesitated,

penetrated the location where the charging Death Warrior had disappeared, and

Crack!

struck the mage who had cast the banishment spell.

The mage burned black without even being able to scream.

One by one.

With certainty.

Ingrid reduced the number of mages.

“Gegell! Burst Flare!”

The firepower of the Skeleton Wizards was also tremendous.

A magic known for its considerable power among B-rank spells.

They fired Burst Flare whenever they had the chance.

‘Our magical forces are superior, yet we can’t seize the initiative.’

The A-rank superhuman from the magic world gasped for breath.

The defense magic installed inside the stronghold had been neutralized.

After losing the first move, they had to keep being swept along by the enemy’s offensive.

The Death Warriors charging from both sides while scattering aura were also threatening.

When they tried to prepare powerful magic to change the tide of battle,

“Oh my. Are you sure that’s okay?”

Magic would fly in along with Ingrid’s mockery.

An attitude as if she were playing around on top of their heads.

‘Even if their individual power is strong, we’re superior in variety!’

Rings and talismans that boosted magical power, staffs, and such.

The Chinese superhumans had learned all sorts of equipment and auxiliary skills.

They should have easily suppressed a group of Skeleton Wizards that were inferior in both specs and judgment.

Certainly.

That’s how it should have been.

‘A skill that fuses magic?’

Ingrid simply toyed with the defending mages.

“What the hell are the warriors doing!”

The mage growled.

The warrior-class superhumans, including tanks, weren’t in a particularly good situation either.

Blue flashes continuously clashed in the air.

Undead that used aura.

Death Warriors and Abyss Revenants poured out fierce attacks.

“What kind of swordsmanship does an undead use!”

“It’s swordsmanship that presupposes the use of aura.”

Not all aura is the same.

Even among A-rank monsters, there are species that can deploy aura from birth.

However.

They fell a step behind hunters of the same level.

Aura is power created by projecting the user’s ‘will.’

The clearer the mental image created in one’s mind,

the higher the proficiency in mana application,

the greater the aura’s endurance and destructive power.

This was why hunters’ aura was stronger than monsters’.

That’s certainly how it should be.

Yet the undead under Sir Isra’s command pushed back the A-rank hunters.

“We should join too… Argh!”

B-rank hunters who only knew how to use mana emission were nothing but burdens.

Only aura could stand against aura.

After clashing weapons a few times, they would break like corn stalks.

It would be fortunate if they didn’t obstruct the A-rank hunters’ path.

Unless they threw their entire bodies to block,

there was no way for B-rank and below hunters to help.

“Push through with force… Ugh!”

The tank coughed up blood.

At minimum rare grade.

Those wearing one or two unique grade items were pushed back helplessly.

The Chinese hunters couldn’t know this, but

Min-ho’s undead army had far higher specs than ordinary monsters.

Their basic specs were already in the upper-mid A-rank range.

They received corrections from achievements like [Undead Maker] and [Ancient Restorer], and

buff spells like [Spike of Retribution] and [Hatred Liberation] were added on top.

As a result, their pure specs were at A+ level!

On top of that, they had mastered the decent swordsmanship of Imperial Swordsmanship to an expert level.

They have the weakness of simple behavioral patterns due to lack of self-awareness, but.

“Press the attack.”

Even that was offset when the outstanding commander Sir Isra gave orders while wielding his sword.

One by one.

They fell, bleeding.

The North and South Entrances were under the control of the Undeads.

There were those who tried to force their way through, but.

[Sword of Judgment]

One of the skills that symbolized Executor Jung Seung-il.

A sure-hit ability that would definitely reach the opponent unless they had abilities like cognitive distortion unfolded.

This was why the Death Warriors imbued with Jung Seung-il’s soul were positioned in the rear.

“Reinforcements! Reinforcements!”

“How long has it been since we sent the signal, why isn’t anyone coming!”

The Chinese Hunters screamed desperately.

Wang Da-lei continuously sent out mana waves signifying an emergency situation.

He couldn’t realize that all those attempts were being blocked by Meigers.

Wang Da-lei’s level was far too low to notice.

He didn’t even know that the Hunters around the stronghold had been deceived by false information and defeated one by one.

“When will the priests come to their senses?”

“They lost control authority while using group spells.”

“Unless we find and defeat the priest interfering with Lectio Divina, it won’t work.”

Even multiple priests, the natural enemies of the Undead, had become mere observers.

With each person that fell.

The Chinese Hunters felt their breath being choked off.

Xiao Zai could also smell the air of defeat hanging in the atmosphere.

‘To overturn the battle situation, I must defeat that woman.’

Chai Ying!

His grip on the sword hilt tightened further.

“Your strength is excessive.”

Sir Isra advised in a gentle tone.

“Have you become impatient?”

“Don’t talk nonsense, Park Min-ho’s Summoned Being.”

“You’re the one who should shut your mouth. How dare you mention my Lord’s name so carelessly.”

The aura manifested on each other’s swords scattered blue light without wavering.

However.

After clashing swords several times, Xiao Zai realized.

‘This fight. If it drags on, I’ll lose.’

Peak of A-rank.

He was a master who would reach S-rank with just one more step forward.

That should have been certain.

Yet Sir Isra’s aura was purer and recovered faster.

‘To think he handles aura more skillfully than me.’

He acknowledged his opponent’s strength and put down his pride.

To escape this unprecedented crisis, even maintaining pride was a luxury.

Perhaps that’s why.

A cold light began to swirl in Xiao Zai’s eyes as he gripped his sword.

‘Ahhh!’

Beyond the wall he had pursued for years.

Beyond the realm that had frustrated Xiao Zai for so long became visible as it clashed with Sir Isra’s refined aura.

A fragment of enlightenment visible at the end of a life-or-death battle!

If he survived this fight.

Xiao Zai would definitely be able to reach S-rank.

‘Right. I must survive.’

The opponent who gave him enlightenment toward S-rank.

At the same time.

The enemy targeting his life!

Only by defeating Isra could he definitively advance to the next realm.

Therefore.

“I’ll show you.”

The sword that sublimated the enlightenment he had just gained.

Xiao Zai raised his sword high.

Whooooom!

The sword resonated with his will and trembled, then the aura split into countless strands.

The blue radiance divided into multiple parts began weaving together and overlaying on the blade.

Aura Blade!

It was the authority of destruction that symbolized S-rank warrior-class Hunters.

“Ho. To gain enlightenment in the midst of mortal combat.”

Sir Isra observed the Aura Blade as if appraising it.

“Can you handle it?”

“By giving me time to deploy Aura Blade?”

“That’s right.”

“Unfortunately, if you give me time, I have plenty to do as well.”

Sir Isra raised his sword high.

Pshhhhhh!

Bright blue energy suddenly surged up over the blade.

[Aura → Incomplete Aura Blade]

Xiao Zai’s eyes trembled.

“Th, that’s!”

“Hmm. The limits are clear with this body.”

A master who had imitated aura even with a zombie-level body.

Sir Isra forcibly deployed an Aura Blade using the enlightenment contained in his swordsmanship’s final technique.

“What. Did you think only you could do it?”

“The clue I spent my entire life working to grasp, how can a mere Summoned Being—ahhhhh!!”

Xiao Zai swung his sword while screaming desperately.

The Aura Blade scattering brilliant light.

The authority of destruction said to cut through any ability wavered back and forth like unfocused eyes.

His mental image, which should have been firm, wavered and affected the Aura Blade as well.

[Imperial Swordsmanship (Modified)_Isra Form]

[12th Form – Heaven Slash]

Kwaaaaang!

Xiao Zai’s Aura Blade shattered into several fragments.

Even the wielder himself was split in half with a crack.

“Enemy commander. Defeated!”

Sir Isra beheaded the bisected Xiao Zai and held it up.

* * *

“Good grief.”

Sir Isra’s shout made my head throb.

Just because Xiao Zai had been split in half and died.

Didn’t mean the stronghold siege was over.

A sigh of “Whew” escaped naturally.

The purpose of this raid was the complete annihilation of the enemy.

No prisoners.

“Great Lord! I have returned!”

“Well done.”

“I killed them all! Did I do well?”

It was quite troubling to see him smile so brightly while saying such brutal words.

I was the one who ordered the divide and conquer strategy.

The Chinese Hunters dying at their stronghold was also the result of my command.

Let’s not turn away from it.

They were the ones who started this.

Even if I pay them back.

I must not become like them.

【Master. Things are finally wrapping up now.】

At Meigers’ telepathy, I got up from my seat and dusted off my bottom.

Ugh.

Staying still for several hours made me stiff.

“You felt my skill at suppressing my presence, didn’t you?”

“That’s fortunate then. But staying like this for hours almost gave me cramps.”

To maintain [Harsh Command], I had to hold out at the location where I first deployed it.

I hid near the basin with only minimal guards.

I tried my best to make use of [Stealthy Steps], the talent I inherited from Zaugg.

This was due to Sir Isra’s concern that I might encounter lost enemies.

When I returned to the basin entrance, silence greeted me.

The dead with their blue eyes glinting.

In a place where hundreds of people had been chattering and breathing just hours ago, not a trace of life remained.

“I offer this stronghold to my Lord.”

“Yes. Well done.”

“Kill!!!”

The Death Warriors roared at the victory declaration.

The cries of the Undeads blew away the silence of the basin.

Dear folks at the Superhuman Bureau.

Do you think this is the end?

They say a gentleman’s revenge is not late even after ten years.

I’m a commoner, so I can’t wait that long.

Things are going to get much more interesting from now on.

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