My Skeleton Soldier Is Strange - Chapter 203

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Chapter 203
Glowing crimson flames engulfed the blade, then scattered in all directions with a brilliant flash. The collision of heat erupted in a violent explosion, shaking everything around them.
Whoosh—slash!
Barcode staggered backward, forced to retreat a step. In the next instant, he was caught in the rapid assault of the Fire Spirit’s attack.
Aaaargh!
From the spirit’s opposite arm came a scorching vortex of flames. In the blink of an eye, Barcode’s entire body was engulfed in roaring inferno. The searing heat that could melt flesh and incinerate bone descended upon him, threatening to consume everything.
Fluttering!
Yet even beneath the blazing inferno, Barcode stood firm. A deep black aura emanating from the Armored Knight’s armor formed a protective barrier, repelling the flames. The dark radiance intertwined with the fire, creating a grotesque and beautiful spectacle.
Hummmm… Ssssshhhhh….
Barcode paid no heed to his singed eyebrows as he charged toward the spirit once more. Vengeance burned fiercely in the arm that gripped the greatsword with all its might.
Whistling shriek!
With a sharp whistle, the greatsword flew forward to cleave the spirit in two.
That very moment arrived.
Hummmm—
Red light began to burst forth from the eye sockets of the skull carved into Barcode’s greatsword. The radiance grew increasingly intense, soon dyeing the entire blade crimson.
The source of the red glow was none other than the symbol of death itself—the skull. The pristine bone gleamed, radiating an ominous aura.
Whoooosh!
The greatsword, imbued with sinister power, accelerated toward the spirit. The blade slashed through the air, leaving a crimson afterimage in its wake.
Crash! Boom!
The moment the greatsword collided with the flames, a tremendous explosion erupted. Brilliant scarlet fire and blood-red darkness intermingled and detonated. The collision between flame and shadow was blindingly intense.
Bang!
Powerful energy scattered in all directions, shaking the earth. The Volcano trembled as if the entire mountain were convulsing. A deafening roar filled the surroundings, threatening to swallow everything.
Ssssshhhhh—
At the center of the explosion, the black aura visibly weakened. The shattered darkness scattered like drifting ash in all directions. Through the haze, Barcode’s silhouette could be faintly seen, wielding the crimson blade.
Yet the Fire Spirit was no easy opponent. It counterattacked, spewing flames.
Boom! Roooaaarrr!
Two formidable forces attacked each other ferociously. Blade and flame intertwined, flashing like fireworks. As the fierce melee continued, ash and sparks scattered around Barcode.
Clang, clang, clang—
Metal and scorching heat collided, producing a cacophony of sound. The battle between the massive flame-engulfed monster and the small human wielding a sword was utterly brutal.
Ssssshhhhh!
Yet the crimson blade, emanating sinister power, never ceased. Instead, it tore through the darkness, driving into the Fire Spirit with relentless speed.
Aaaargh!
The Fire Spirit, slashed by the blade, let out a agonized shriek. From the severed section, scorching magma suddenly poured forth. As its entire body became covered in wounds, the monster gradually weakened.
Clink, clink….
Barcode gasped heavily, staggering. Yet fire still burned in his eyes.
Hummmmmm!
Black aura continued to rise from the Armored Knight’s armor.
Roooaaarrr!
Suddenly, the Fire Spirit’s roar shook the Volcano. With an ear-splitting cry, an astonishing sight unfolded. The glowing giant’s body began to distort, then instantly split into two. The single Fire Spirit had divided into two identical forms.
Two Fire Spirits now stood, radiating intense heat. Their mere presence caused the surrounding air to grow scorching hot—as if the very rocks would melt.
Watching the spectacle unfold, I opened my mouth.
“Dragging this out will only work against you.”
Before my words had even finished, Barcode unleashed a savage roar.
“Hraaaaagh!”
Barcode gripped his greatsword with every ounce of strength he possessed, his knuckles turning white as he seized the hilt with both hands. Then, channeling all his power, he swung the massive blade in a tremendous arc.
In that instant, an eerie crimson light erupted from the greatsword, stretching toward the two Fire Spirits.
The movement was sharp and precise.
The crimson radiance instantly enveloped the Fire Spirits. The forms of the two colossal beings grew increasingly faint, then began to be drawn into the light itself.
Shhhhiiing—!
With a piercing sound, the crimson light pierced through the Fire Spirits. The two massive, glowing red monsters were bisected in an instant. From the severed wounds, brilliant magma poured forth in a gruesome finale.
Moments later, both Fire Spirits shattered completely and vanished. In their place remained only melted stone fragments and smoldering embers.
Boom-boom-boom!
At that moment, fissures erupted across the ground.
The earth cracked as if seized by an earthquake, and ominous chasms opened. The fractures widened progressively, and between them, an entrance descending into the Underground Chamber gradually revealed itself.
Both I and Barcode immediately spotted the entrance.
With eyes mingling curiosity and caution, we approached the opening carefully. The two of us moved slowly, our footsteps crunching across the scattered rubble.
“I shall descend first to investigate.”
Breaking the tense silence, Barcode spoke in hushed tones. With resolute eyes, he stepped forward without hesitation.
Barcode began descending the Staircase cautiously. It was a narrow Corridor leading deep into the dark Underground. Damp, unpleasant air assailed our nostrils.
I too followed slowly down the Staircase behind him. Even in the pitch darkness, our armor gleamed with a subtle radiance, asserting our presence.
Then I suddenly halted my descent. Raising both hands toward the empty air, I began to act.
In that moment, a crimson aura blossomed from my fingertips. Small flames materialized, then transformed into dozens of glowing red spheres. Magical orbs that floated weightlessly, radiating scorching heat.
I cast a sharp gaze upon those spheres. The next instant, I thrust both arms forward.
The red spheres shot forth in unison at my command, hurtling downward with tremendous speed toward the space below the Staircase. Magical projectiles streaking through the darkness.
Whoosh! Screeeech!
The red spheres passed over Barcode’s head, striking various points throughout the dark Underground Chamber.
Boom! Crash! Kaboom!
Each time a sphere struck the walls, deafening explosions echoed through the space.
Shrieeeek!
From the red spheres that struck the monsters, raging flames scattered wildly. The creatures engulfed in brilliant crimson fire shrieked in agony.
The shrieks soon became whimpers, and the monsters fell one by one. They were slaughtered in an instant by my magic.
The sounds of monsters dying continued to resound from all directions.
Anguished screams filled the Underground Chamber relentlessly. The death cries of the creatures seemed endless.
“So there was a trap after all.”
My quiet voice echoed through the darkness. I remained composed, seemingly indifferent to the deaths of these creatures.
“Arulan.”
A terse yet commanding voice cut through the empty air once more.
In response to my call, a figure emerged from the darkness. Arulan, summoned by my command, descended the Staircase slowly.
“Click-clack.”
Making an eerie sound, Arulan arrived before me.
Whoooosh… Ssshhhhh….
In an instant, pitch-black mist erupted from Arulan’s body. The sinister aura that tore through the air spread slowly, consuming every corner of the Underground Chamber.
Shwick! Shwick!
Ominous sounds echoed from within the black fog. Simultaneously, eerie forms began to reveal themselves throughout the Underground.
Sharp spikes composed of black light materialized in the empty space.
Uuuuooooosh!
The black spikes tore through the mist and flew in all directions. Weapons of darkness moving with lethal intent, seeking out the monsters in hiding.
Kyaaaagh!
The first victim was found. A creature lurking in the darkness was pierced through with brutal force and cast aside. Other monsters soon followed, revealing themselves one after another.
Boom! Shwik! Splurch!
The monsters impaled by the black spikes fell without even a chance to scream, their deaths merciless and absolute. Arulan’s assault was ruthless and cold.
Thud. Thud. Thud.
The corpses of monsters began to blanket the ground. The Underground Chamber, now stained with blood, was transforming into a perfect sanctuary of death.
The slaughter continued for some time.
Eventually, every monster hiding beneath the surface met its end. The black mist slowly dissipated among the fallen bodies.
Kim Jae-beom watched and smiled lightly. Then, pointing at the dead monsters with his finger, he spoke.
“Resurrect all of them as undead.”
Hearing this, Arulan’s task was clear. Black light flowed from his body, and that light began to transform the dead monsters into undead.

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