My Skeleton Soldier Is Strange - Chapter 125

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125
Inferno
Kim Jae-beom gazed upon the lake bathed in ethereal blue moonlight. Beneath the tranquil surface, I sensed something sinister lurking in the depths. A writhing presence coiled within the lake’s mud, and eerie shadows flickered between the aquatic weeds. The existence of monsters concealed in the dark waters became palpable.
Yet he issued his command without hesitation, his voice low and resolute.
“Undead Legion, advance into that lake.”
The tone was unwavering and absolute.
The undead soldiers marched forward without hesitation, cutting through the water’s surface. The legion of skeletal remains and decaying flesh waded slowly into the lake’s embrace.
Skulls sank into the murky depths. The dark waters consumed their forms, and silhouettes vanished among the floating debris. Heavy splashing echoed across the surface. Rusted armor and bone fragments bobbed upon the rippling waves.
Crimson eyes gleamed through the darkness. Deep within the water, among the weeds and silt, the silhouettes of monsters writhed and twisted. Grotesque forms beyond description. Horns and scales, fangs and claws flickered in the gloom.
In an instant, the lake became a battlefield of chaos.
Monsters surged forward with spray and fury, assailing the undead. Claws and tails lashed savagely; teeth and horns snapped and gored. Blood and silt mingled, clouding the water into turbulent waves.
Bone-chilling screams tore through the air. Shredded zombie flesh bobbed to the surface. Skulls shattered beneath the monsters’ fangs. Frenzied shrieks and roars pierced the night sky.
Yet the Undead Legion never retreated. As their numbers dwindled, more soldiers poured into the depths. Like an advancing tide of darkness, like a collapsing dam, they surged relentlessly forward. The procession of corpses lining the shore seemed endless.
Skeletal soldiers armed with spears and blades. Golems wielding massive iron mauls. Archers unleashing arrows of flame. Each unit attacked in its own devastating manner. Monsters impaled on spears, severed by swords, consumed by fire. The lake itself became stained with crimson blood and flesh.
The battle between undead and monster raged through the night. The lake, bathed in moonlight and dyed red, transformed into a tragic Battlefield. Corpse fragments drifted across the dark water. Shattered bones and pulverized flesh. A thick stench rose from the mingled blood of monsters and the bodily fluids of the undead.
Slowly, dawn began to break.
Blue light spread across the water’s surface. And silence returned. The Undead Legion had claimed victory. Beneath the water still lay mountains of corpses—shattered bones, torn armor, and the carcasses of monsters. The lake was filled with the remnants of devastation.
Kim Jae-beom’s Undead Legion emerged from the lake, water dripping from their forms. Filthy and bloodstained. Armor torn and rent. Monster flesh lodged between their teeth. A horrifying and grotesque sight, yet my eyes gleamed with the light of triumph.
He curled his lips into a smile and murmured.
“Hunting monsters with the undead is truly child’s play.”
His voice carried a weighty satisfaction. My power within this game grew more formidable with each passing day.
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Having claimed victory at the lake, Kim Jae-beom marched his army toward the next objective. He had chosen Arucam—a cursed land teeming with demonic monsters. In that place, where the miasma of darkness hung thick, dangers lurked that few humans dared approach.
The azure sky began to stain crimson. The malevolent aura permeating the air clung to the skin. Jagged rocks and shadowed valleys revealed themselves as Arucam’s true nature—a landscape reminiscent of hell itself. Bubbling pools of lava, crimson mist swirling. Life’s essence had vanished entirely, leaving only destruction in its wake.
“Eliminate them.”
Kim Jae-beom’s quiet command pierced through the Undead Legion. Arulan and Dercan stepped forward as vanguards. Two generals clad in massive bone and razor-sharp blades. No fear emanated from their forms. Only unwavering loyalty to their master remained.
Arulan extended his hand. Crimson runes materialized in the void. An ancient incantation resonated in a low rumble. Darkness swirled and began to coil around Dercan’s body.
A faint chill rose as black energy adhered to his skin. Light seeped through the gaps in his decaying armor. Absolute darkness enveloped the warrior, becoming a mantle of magical power. Strength flowed through his very bones. His form, unified with darkness, became terror incarnate.
Dercan wielded dual blades wreathed in blue flame. A skeletal visage twisted into a sinister smile. Eyes blazing with madness toward death. Without hesitation, he charged toward the enemy lines. The blade shrieked like a whistle. The undead warrior’s charge tore through the wind.
In the blink of an eye, the blade pierced the demon’s throat. Crimson blood erupted skyward. Brutish claws raked through empty air, but Dercan’s form had already fled far beyond. Lightning-swift footwork. Blade technique swift as wind.
The sound of shattering bone, the tearing of flesh. Screams erupted from all directions. Tens, hundreds of demons fell beneath the undead’s blades. The undead possessed no instinct left. Only slaughter existed.
Dercan returned without a single wound. His armor was drenched in demon blood. Eyes gleaming like a predator’s. With lips twisted upward, he knelt.
―Boom!
Suddenly, a thunderous roar shook the earth itself. All eyes turned toward the source. In the distance, within the darkness, a brilliant violet radiance began to bloom. A massive silhouette emerged, radiating an eerie luminescence.
―Crash!
With a deafening cry, the demon unfurled two wings. Wings black as pitch and grotesquely jagged. That bizarre form resembled a black lightning bolt tearing through the night sky. A chilling dread and terror rippled outward like a tremor.
“I will slay you!”
A resounding curse shook the earth. The demon’s eyes blazed with scarlet bloodlust. Its face contorted with rage. Teeth bared, it snarled.
The demon hurtled toward Kim Jae-beom like an arrow. Claws flashed, raking through the air. Sharp fangs reeking of death. The horrifying form advanced with thunderous strides.
“….”
Yet Kim Jae-beom’s face remained utterly unmoved. From beginning to end, his gaze held steady and composed as he regarded the demon. Far from fear, his expression betrayed only indifference. He looked upon the creature as one might gaze down upon an insignificant insect—with utter contempt.
―A sharp metallic ring!
The sound of steel cleaving through the air. In an instant, a silhouette clad in crimson armor materialized before him. It was Dercan. Moving with practiced swiftness, he stepped forward and raised his twin blades against the demon.
[Demon… I will dispose of it.]
A thin voice, yet burning with boundless fury. Eyes blazing like blue flames. A corpse consumed by loyalty. He could not forgive anything that threatened his master.
―A heavy thud!
Dercan charged forward with ponderous footfalls. His twin blades moved with considerable speed. His movements flowed with lethal grace. The aura of death descended upon the demon.
―A wet, tearing sound!
Crimson blood sprayed forth. Dercan’s blade pierced straight through the demon’s chest. A wretched shriek tore from its throat. The massive body collapsed, its maw gaping wide. The sight of it writhing and vomiting blood was grotesque.
Dercan withdrew his coldly gleaming blade. The flowing blood stained his armor an even deeper red. With an expressionless face, he gazed down upon the demon’s corpse. The threat to his master had been eliminated. The task was complete.
* * *
A week passed swiftly. I had decided to find a new home in the real world. The time had come to convert the vast wealth I had accumulated within the game into tangible assets in reality. My footsteps naturally carried me toward a real estate office.
Warm sunlight bathed the street. As my eyes wandered between the lined shops and houses, a building caught my attention. Soft beige exterior walls, charming landscaping. It was a villa that appealed to me at first glance.
“Would you like to take a look at this one?”
At the real estate agent’s words, I gave a light nod. The two of us slowly made our way inside the building. We passed the first floor, then the second, and finally reached the top floor. Unit 301. As the agent turned the key, the heavy wooden door swung open smoothly.
An exclamation escaped my lips at the sight before me. A bright, spacious living room flooded with sunlight, interior design in warm tones. It was the ideal home I had envisioned.
I stepped inside slowly, a faint smile playing at my lips. A comfortable cushioned sofa, a dining table bathed in soft lighting, neat kitchen furnishings. Every corner bore the careful touch of thoughtful hands.
“What do you think? It’s a cozy villa of exactly 300 square feet, and the room layout and interior design are quite nice, aren’t they?”
The real estate agent who had followed me inside spoke with confident assurance. His practiced manner of observing the customer’s reaction with a keen eye was evident.
“Yes, I like it.”
I answered calmly. Yet the faint smile lingering at the corners of my mouth conveyed satisfaction. The mere fact that this space would become mine made my heart swell.
I stepped out onto the balcony and gazed out the window. The distant cityscape at night, neon signs glimmering in the darkness. The wealth I had accumulated through toil in the game’s mine had finally become tangible reality before my eyes. It was no longer merely an escape into which I poured my focus.
Light flickered in my eyes. I felt my world expanding, my realm of wealth and achievement growing vast. I would obtain more. I would accomplish all that I desired. Whether in the game or in reality.
I turned to face the agent. I continued speaking with resolve.
“I’ll take this place.”
It was time to move.

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