My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 226
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Episode 226
Slash!
Blue light cut through the carapace.
Kuaaang!
A flame storm incinerated the giant ants.
[Death Space]
30 Tigris recovered
Among the undead army, this was the unit type with particularly severe durability consumption.
I recalled all the Tigris.
It wasn’t because these guys were weak that they were consumed quickly.
They created cracks in the densely packed enemy formation at the front.
It happened because they endured rough offensives.
“This should be enough.”
“There seems to be a boss monster nearby.”
Sir Isra pointed at the collapsed giant ant.
“It’s a creature that hasn’t been born long ago.”
“Aren’t all monsters created in Gates like that?”
“It’s a bit different. The size is smaller and the carapace is less solid than previous monsters.”
Hearing that, I looked again.
It was indeed a bit smaller than the ones we first faced.
To check every minor detail while running frantically.
I guess you have to be at this level to be the Continental Greatest Sword.
[Mana Cannon]
Some of the Death Giants transformed their arms into cannon barrel shapes.
They swept away the giant ant undeads charging from behind.
“Giving birth to ants and even using necromancy? What a variety. Really.”
Ingrid, who was in charge of the rear, irritably swept back her hair.
“That wouldn’t be the case, mage.”
Sir Isra slowly shook his head and poked the twice-dead ant corpse with his foot.
“The mana wavelength is different.”
“Ah? Now that you mention it.”
“There wouldn’t be enough leisure to use necromancy while giving birth.”
Wow.
Experienced workers are indeed different.
I suddenly remembered the research journals of the necromancers I saw at Cross Gate.
“The necromancer’s nightmare. The necromancer slayer. We must find a way to defeat such a powerful enemy as Isra.”
Do you have to be at this level to be called a necromancer slayer?
“The boss monster and the entity using necromancy are separate.”
“The necromancer doesn’t seem to be a monster.”
“But they’re attacking us, aren’t they, my lord?”
“The giant ants were hostile toward the undeads.”
When did he even observe that?
To be able to observe the rear while swinging his sword at the front lines.
I felt like learning Sir Isra’s wide field of vision when I get the chance.
Separate from that.
“So there’s a Hunter, not a monster?”
This isn’t something to brush off lightly.
“What do you think the necromancer’s level is?”
“By this world’s standards, probably around S-rank.”
“Let’s assume there’s one more enemy who’s an S-rank Hunter or equivalent.”
“Th-th-th-Min-ho sir. The Gate Garden is already full, isn’t it?”
“The world doesn’t always work according to common sense.”
The Gate created by the Black Heaven Society was like that too.
A place with 99% mana distribution as soon as it was generated, scheduled for a Mega Break.
Once you enter, it immediately becomes closed-type so you can’t even leave.
Either die.
Or clear it.
It was a place overflowing with malice trying to kill me.
Oh right.
Come to think of it, the existence of the Black Heaven Society was classified.
The Support Team heard the Cross Gate explanation roughly.
But Ms. Emilia is an outsider, so she probably didn’t hear that story.
“What kind of place the Black Heaven Society is…”
“I-I-I know too. They’re demon worshippers, right?”
Is it because she’s a disciple of the 12 Heroes?
She naturally knew information that wasn’t disclosed to the public.
It’s convenient since I don’t need to explain more!
“What would be the best approach?”
“Haha. You’re contemplating unlike yourself, my lord.”
“What’s supposed to be like me?”
“Acting instead of contemplating.”
Ah.
That’s right.
“Thanks to you, I feel refreshed.”
What’s waiting for us – what does that matter?
The answer was decided from the beginning.
“Sir. How far are we from the boss monster?”
“About 1 kilometer. I can feel a strong mana wavelength.”
“Let’s break through head-on.”
“Weren’t you going to reorganize the Tigris?”
“If this situation is someone’s conspiracy, giving them time would be worse.”
Breaking through is possible even without the Tigris.
If I put Predator – Rex at the front and have the Death Warriors support.
Our losses will be a bit greater, but it’s fine.
As long as it’s not fatal, I just need to work harder.
Sob sob.
Why can’t I be happy!
“If someone really is pulling strings, I won’t let them off easy.”
“Hmm. Then let’s break through.”
Predator – Rex advanced, swaying its body left and right with thud, thud sounds.
Though classified as A+ rank, it’s a monster whose actual specs are higher than even Sir Isra’s.
Being a Primitive Species with large-type bonuses, its stats alone were comparable to S+.
“Kiiiii!”
Crack.
B+ level giant ants couldn’t stop Rex.
The one trampled by its hind legs was crushed beyond recognition of its original form.
The ants that were sent flying also had the areas they were hit deeply dented.
“Kiii!”
However.
Corpses formed hills.
Even as their kin died around them, the ants paid no heed and kept charging, inevitably slowing our advance.
“Slaughter them all.”
“Kill!!”
Slash.
The giant ants clinging to Predator Rex scattered their bodily fluids as they fell.
Bone blades that precisely pierced between their carapace segments dismantled the ants.
“They use Imperial Swordsmanship better than me.”
Watching the Death Warriors’ inspired swordplay made me feel almost wronged.
[Giant Ant Queen]
“Ah. So that’s why their forces kept getting reinforced.”
A giant ant rivaling Predator – Rex in size looked down at us.
Eggs filled the surrounding area.
They were covered in sticky mucus as if freshly laid.
There were roughly hundreds of them at a glance.
Some of the eggs had cracks in them.
Crack.
Giant ants emerging from the broken eggs silently walked toward our party.
Ingrid snorted dismissively.
“What a filthy way to replenish their forces.”
“But it’s efficient. If Master hadn’t made a wise decision, we would have been stuck in a meaningless war of attrition.”
A wise decision, really.
You’re overestimating me too much.
Sir Isra’s eyes moved quickly.
“The escort forces are stronger than the small fry.”
“Can we break through?”
“Of course.”
“Good. Let’s end this quickly without wasting time.”
[Death Space]
Twenty Skeleton Wizards.
The magic corps I hadn’t yet replaced with Black Sages.
Until now, breakthrough was the top priority, so I hadn’t brought them out of subspace.
The running course was a bit too intense for dried skeletons to keep up with.
“Let’s have some fun with fire.”
“Gegegekel.”
[Multiple Casting]
[Burst Flare X 20]
The Skeleton Wizards unleashed flames without sparing their mana.
Boom!
Bang!
Flame explosions more powerful than Fireball swept through the surroundings.
The fire demon burned the already broken eggshells, gaining momentum.
Pop! Even intact eggs either exploded from direct contact with the blast or burst into flames unable to withstand the heat.
“Kiiiiiii!!!”
The Giant Ant Queen wailed.
Oh my.
Transparent liquid was flowing from her compound eyes – surely she wasn’t crying.
“Hey. Are you crying?”
“Kiiiii!!”
She’s angry. She’s angry.
“Asking if she’s crying after breaking her spawned eggs in front of the mother is a bit…”
“Bro. So that’s the kind of person you are.”
Support Team friends.
How can you sympathize with a monster?
Can’t you understand the deep intention of provoking her to secure an advantageous position!
“Endlessly cruel to enemies. Excellent.”
“Hoho. There’s no need to show mercy. That’s our Master indeed.”
“It’s like seeing Schne in his prime.”
No.
That’s not it!
“Let’s finish this quickly before more variables arise.”
Though we destroyed most of the eggs.
There were still hundreds of ants around the Giant Ant Queen.
[Royal Guard Ants]
Monsters larger and stronger than the giant ants.
“They’d be around A-rank Hunter level.”
Their specs were much higher, matching their increased size.
We could kill them if we took our time hunting.
But it would be troublesome if the Giant Ant Queen spawned again, so it seemed better to finish quickly.
Just as I was about to give the attack order.
Thump— Thump—
I turned around at the ominous feeling.
Kuuuuung!
A black pillar rising dozens of meters behind us.
Looking closer, it wasn’t a pillar but tremendous mana.
Gulp. I swallowed hard at the ominous feeling.
“It seems the Necromancer controlling the undead has revealed himself.”
Sir Isra turned around and stood in front of me.
“That’s no ordinary mana.”
Tension permeated Ingrid’s voice.
I focused my attention on my eyes.
[Spirit Eye]
[Heavenly Martial Body]
[Master of Magic]
[Golden Ratio]
I peered into what was inside the pitch-black pillar.
A gaunt man and three Death Knights.
And in front of them…
“What is that.”
Heavenly Martial Body sounded a warning.
Master of Magic linked with Spirit Eye, fully visualizing the flow of sinister mana.
A knight in black armor standing at the very front.
A two-pronged horned helmet reminiscent of a demon.
The full plate mail wrapped in black aura had all sorts of magical treatments applied to it.
An undead a level above Death Knights.
I instinctively recognized its ‘strength.’
“A Doom Knight.”
“Doom Knight?”
“A supreme undead created when a Death Knight with a soul transcends its limits, or when using a strong warrior who reached Grand Master level in life as the base.”
If it’s Grand Master level.
That means it’s the corpse of an SS-rank Hunter.
“Shit.”
A chill ran down my spine.
* * *
Gooooo.
An undead radiating a terrifying aura.
The appearance of the Doom Knight created a brief lull.
Though the blazing flames were devouring the unhatched eggs one by one.
Even the Giant Ant Queen seemed to sense that terrifying aura and didn’t move a single antenna.
“H-h-hyung! That person. It’s Juan Carlos!”
“Who’s that?”
“He’s a former Mexican Necromancer. Now he’s notorious as an international criminal.”
A Necromancer.
I had wanted to see someone from the same profession(?) at some point.
Though I never expected to meet one like this.
“Any additional information?”
“When he was active in Mexico, he was said to be A-rank.”
An A-rank Hunter commanding SS-rank minions?
Isn’t that a bit overpowered.
“I think I heard he reached S-rank after being put on the wanted list.”
“Tch.”
So he’s an S-rank Hunter.
You should have mentioned that part from the beginning.
“Kehehe. I’m honored someone recognizes me.”
The gaunt man flailed his hands in an exaggerated pose.
He seemed to be trying to look cool.
But seeing his skeletal frame showing through his torn robes, I felt pity rather than admiration.
“Why, why. Why are you looking at me with those eyes!”
“At least eat proper meals.”
“Grrrr. Are you pitying me! Do you have such leisure even before this great being?”
Would telling him to eat better really make him this angry.
The Necromancer muttered something while fuming by himself.
His voice was too quiet to make out what he was saying.
“He doesn’t seem like a monster. Black Heaven Society?”
“You bastard! How do you know that fact!”
Wow.
I only asked because the Gate structure itself seemed suspicious.
Even a vending machine wouldn’t dispense drinks this quickly.
“Doom Knight Sergio. Slaughter all of them!”
【….】
Clank, clank.
The Doom Knight moved slowly.
The Death Knights beside him stood still, guarding the Necromancer.
Attacking while his guard is down would be difficult.
“H-h-hyung.”
“Stop trembling and speak quickly. The enemy is coming.”
“If it’s Sergio, he’s an SS-rank Hunter who was called Mexico’s hero.”
Ha.
Sir Isra was right.
“One of the charges against Juan Carlos was attacking the hero’s tomb…”
“That’s helpful information.”
At least I knew who the enemy was.
That alone was significant.
“Roan. Can you hold him back?”
Nod nod.
The time had come to use the secret weapon I’d been saving until this moment.
Get just a taste of divine magic.
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