My Skeleton Soldier Is Strange - Chapter 153

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Chapter 153
The moment the ring slipped onto Kim Jae-beom’s finger, an incredible sight unfolded before him.
Crimson energy erupted from the red ring.
Brilliant flashes of light cascaded in all directions, writhing fiercely as they climbed up my hand.
The current surging from the ring spread rapidly along my arm, flowing through my veins like scarlet threads of blood, seeping beneath my skin.
The red aura soon flooded through my entire body. From fingertip to crown, my whole being was bathed in crimson light.
As intense power enveloped my body, I trembled involuntarily. It felt as though molten lava flowed through my veins—a searing heat. Yet there was no pain. Instead, an indescribable strength surged forth.
When the red light reached its zenith, something extraordinary occurred.
Whoooosh!
A violent tempest tore through the tavern, unleashing a torrent of wind in all directions. Cold air crashed like a fist, raking across every corner of the establishment.
Glasses shattered as they fell, chairs tumbled across the floor. The Dwarf Merchants cowered in terror, pressing themselves to the ground. Yet amid the chaos of screams and destruction, I stood unmoved.
The red aura finally merged into my body, and the storm subsided. But the shock that gripped those who witnessed it lingered. They stared at me, breath held in reverent silence.
The power contained within this ring. It transcended imagination.
In the silence, every heart thundered.
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As I stepped out of the tavern, exhilaration and wonder consumed me. My vision swam in crimson hues. My heart raced, blood pulsing through my veins. The intense aura radiating from the ring on my finger held me captive.
Upon reaching the courtyard, I instinctively raised my ringed hand high toward the heavens. Beneath the moonlight, the jewel shimmered with a resplendent crimson glow, emanating a majestic aura.
In an instant, scarlet energy surged from the ring. It was neither liquid nor gas, but something between. The red aura erupted forth, writhing like a serpent through the air before flowing down my arm.
The crimson energy spread rapidly along my veins, a scorching sensation like lava flowing beneath my skin. Yet there was no pain—only the exquisite thrill of awakening unimaginable power that enveloped my entire being.
In that moment, something extraordinary happened.
Boom!
With a thunderous roar, a colossal form erupted from my back. Massive crimson wings burst forth from between my shoulder blades. Feathers shimmering like blood-soaked silk. These wings of flame far exceeded the span of my body.
“By the heavens…”
A voice trembling with awe escaped my lips. With dazed eyes, I caressed my own wings. Remarkably, they responded to my will, undulating at my command. The warmth and sensation of living flesh transmitted through my hands.
Overwhelmed by exultant joy, I spread my wings wide and beat them with tremendous force.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
A tremendous gust swept across the surroundings.
As I pressed down with my feet, my body lifted into the air.
A miracle was occurring. I was slowly ascending into the heavens.
Brilliant crimson wings tearing through the darkness. A figure bathed in moonlight, wings ablaze with red.
The moment dormant power awakened.
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I spread my brilliant crimson wings and soared toward the sky. My entire body thrilled with each powerful wingbeat. The magnificent azure heavens welcomed me. Gliding freely through the air, I circled the Belan Fortress once.
Above the Castle Wall, drenched in the crimson glow of sunset, soldiers and players tracked me with astonished eyes. They questioned their own vision, as though witnessing a mirage.
I crossed the sky with supreme confidence, unleashing my power. Crimson spheres erupted from my entire being, filling the void.
The energies chased one another through the heavens. I gathered my mana, condensing my strength as though drawing a bowstring taut.
In an instant, the red spheres detonated in unison. Explosions shook the sky, and brilliant light consumed the earth. Everyone gasped in shock, breath stolen away. An intense, overwhelming surge of power raked across the atmosphere.
Standing at the center of the inferno, I spread my blazing wings wide and roared with all my might.
“Raaahhh!”
A cry of triumph echoed across the land. Even amid the firestorm, my figure was magnificent and beautiful. With crimson feathers streaming behind me and eyes ablaze, I seized heaven and earth.
Leaving a crimson trail in my wake, I dove sharply toward the tavern. At a dizzying speed, I plummeted earthward like an arrow. I landed lightly in the plaza before the tavern, radiating a terrifying presence. A thunderous aura swept in all directions.
The patrons inside the tavern held their breath, gazing up at me. Fear and reverence mingled in their eyes. The arrival of a winged powerhouse was oppressive and magnificent. It was the moment legend became reality.
I surveyed my surroundings with a face flushed with exhilaration. Surging power coursed through my veins.
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The Dwarf Merchants who poured out of the tavern stared at me with wide eyes. They stood transfixed, gazing upward and gasping in astonishment.
“That was incredible!”
“I’ve never seen anything like that!”
Exclamations and praise followed. The Dwarf Merchants approached me with cautious steps.
Then it happened. Brilliant crimson flames erupted from my wings. Scorching, intense heat enveloped the area. The red aura writhed as if alive.
“Ugh!”
The Dwarf Merchants jumped back in alarm, their faces filled with fear and confusion. They pushed against each other, desperately trying to escape the oppressive force radiating from my wings.
I smiled wickedly at their reaction. Delight gleamed in my burning red eyes. I appeared intoxicated by this newfound power.
“It’s alright.”
A low, gentle voice flowed from me. I waved my hand lightly. The red aura pouring from my wings gradually subsided. The brilliant crimson flames scattered and vanished.
Soon the blazing wings themselves faded slowly. The feathers shattered like they were scattering in the wind. In the blink of an eye, they disappeared without a trace.
Behind me now stood nothing but an ordinary figure.
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Brilliant morning sunlight bathed the earth, and an endless blue sky stretched overhead. I stretched and logged back into the game. The login screen vanished, and a vast grassland filled the monitor.
Deep green grass swayed in the breeze. Across the sprawling plain, verdant blades of grass rose upward. Dewdrops glistened on the grass, standing silently toward the sun. The scent of the earth seeped into my nostrils.
Crossing the grassland, my eyes fell upon a legion of Goblin Soldiers. Hundreds of them roamed in packs. The armed green monsters bared their sharp fangs and growled. Their small feet moved frantically, their dimming eyes darting about.
“Kill them!”
“Wipe them all out!”
“Uaaaaaaaaaah!”
The Goblin Soldiers were already engaged in battle with the players. The clash of blades and bestial cries rang out loudly. A massacre drenched in blood was in full swing. A frenzy of carnage unfolded.
Seeing this spectacle, my lips curled upward. Intense excitement blazed in my gleaming red eyes. Without a moment’s hesitation, I drew upon my mana. Heat surged from within my body. Massive crimson wings unfurled behind me.
Brilliant scarlet feathers ignited as if ablaze.
With magnificent, powerful wings, I soared into the sky. My figure cutting through the wind was majestic and bold. The grassland trembled with each mighty wingbeat, and whirlwinds spiraled upward. I savored freedom beneath the blue heavens. I was as light as a soul freed from bondage.
From the air, I surveyed the grassland below. The fierce battle was clearly visible. The clash between Goblin Soldiers and players. The sound of steel rang out loudly, and screams erupted. Blood sprayed, and blades flashed. In the midst of it all, the Goblin Soldiers raged with bloodlust. With eyes wild with madness, they claimed lives.
I observed this brutal battle like a mere spectacle.
With my crimson wings spread wide, I circled the battlefield. My piercing gaze fixed upon my prey like a bird of prey with talons bared, radiating power. The momentum was as if I could swallow the very sky itself.
A violent, overwhelming surge of force shook the atmosphere.
Boom! Booooom!
My power spread across the grassland in an instant. Explosions erupted from all directions, announcing the death of the Goblin Soldiers.
And as I watched this unfold, a thought crossed my mind.
“If I do this right, I could kill hundreds in a single strike?”

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