The Crazy Battle God Has Returned - Chapter 126

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A Mad Swordsman Returns – Chapter 126

The Trial of God had come to an end.
The players and Lords who had graced that stage mere moments ago began departing from the Battlefield one by one.
But Han Yu-sung remained, listening to Kaldrex’s request.

“I have come to understand something through this ordeal.”

He spoke with utmost gravity, choosing his words with deliberate care.

“Our tribe requires a Star Lord to watch over us. Therefore, I wish to ask something of you.”
“A request? Surely you don’t mean…”
“I would have you introduce me to your Lord.”

It was a bewildering request.
The great hero of the Draken Tribe—a being who was all but a king—wished to forge a contract.
And the object of that desire was none other than Kakasha?

[Wait, what? You mean me? Why…?]
“You’ve asked the very question I wanted to ask. It sounds strange coming from my own mouth, but my Lord does not possess such formidable power.”
[Ugh…]

Kakasha trembled with shame and humiliation.
What made it worse was the inability to deny it.
And the fact that Kaldrex nodded knowingly, as if he had already suspected as much!

“I am aware that my Lord cannot fulfill the role of a proper Lord. In fact, that is precisely what I desire. Conversely, I myself seem incapable of acting as a true Apostle.”

The Lord cannot perform the duties expected of a Lord.
The Apostle cannot properly serve the Lord as an Apostle should.
In such circumstances, the reason a Lord is needed is simple.

“I see. You need a Lord who watches over you—a means to perceive those who would approach your tribe and attempt treachery.”
“Precisely, Han Yu-sung. That is what I seek.”

Kaldrex slowly surveyed his surroundings.
The Battlefield lay ravaged by combat, and the Draken Tribe themselves bore the scars of prolonged enslavement and endless warfare.

“Even this small Battlefield is devastated like this, so there’s no need to speak of what the outside world looks like. My people have suffered tremendous losses as well. For some time, I must focus on stabilizing this continent and my people.”
“So that’s why you can’t properly fulfill your role as a Sworn One.”
“Precisely. This is a time when I must act as a Great Hero rather than as a Sworn One.”

For such purposes, Kakasha was the most suitable choice.
A Lord with no other Sworn Ones, bound only to Han Yu-sung. A Lord who couldn’t properly fulfill the role of a Lord from the beginning.
If it were any other Lord, they would have demands for their Sworn Ones, so Kaldrex wouldn’t be able to focus on domestic affairs as a Great Hero either.
But with Kakasha, it was different.

[Hmph! I have no interest in you lot!]
“You speak such nonsense with such composure, you.”
“What did your Lord say? Tell me as well.”
“He says he has no interest in you all either.”

Kaldrex laughed aloud upon hearing those words.
It seemed to be an answer that pleased him.

“Excellent. We have much to do, and our Lord has no interest in us. If he simply shows concern only to the extent that what happened to us by the Greedy Researcher doesn’t happen again, that will suffice.”
[Hmm! Well, that much is easy enough!]
“You understand then?”

It was a condition with no loss for Kakasha.
Regardless, a Lord benefits from having as many contracted Sworn Ones as possible.
The numbers themselves become power, and they return in the form of Coins as well.

‘Besides, the Draken Tribe are inherently strong beings.’

For now, they were busy with their own survival.
Once time passed and they accumulated sufficient strength, they would follow Kakasha alongside Kaldrex.

“You are our people’s saviors. Once reconstruction is complete, I will serve faithfully as the Lord’s Sworn One.”
“Well, if that’s the case.”

There was no reason to refuse.
Only one thing remained—I was curious about something.

“Kaldrex. You once obtained the qualifications of a Lord. You might obtain them again someday, yet you’re fine with serving under a Lord?”
“It doesn’t matter. That is… something far too distant in the future.”
“Far in the future, you say?”

Kaldrex nodded and gazed down at his own hands.

“My power continues to drain away. Even with coin investments, I recover only briefly—the void remains unfilled. I cannot fathom how long it will take to reclaim the status of a Lord.”
[Hmm, he speaks truth. Once lost, the status of a Lord is extraordinarily difficult to reclaim.]

Rather than wait indefinitely to become a Lord again, he sought to forge a contract with a trustworthy Lord and secure at least minimal safety.
Han Yu-sung nodded.

“Kakasha.”
[Kufufu, my heart races! To witness another moment of tribal covenant… Those memories of old battlefields…!]
“Spare me the nostalgia. Do it now.”

Kakasha grumbled but summoned his power.
Fierce flames erupted from Han Yu-sung as the center.
The fire transformed into crimson inferno, spreading in all directions in an instant, consuming the entire Draken Tribe including Kaldrex.
Soon, a message appeared before every Draken’s eyes.

[All members of the Draken Tribe have entered into a contract with the Lord of War!]
[From this moment forward, the Draken Tribe must lead the charge in countless wars, living up to the epithet of ‘War’s Oath-Sworn,’ and elevate the name of your Lord!]

Upon reading the message, every Draken dropped to one knee.
Kaldrex did the same.
It was a gesture of reverence toward their Lord.

“For now it is impossible, but someday… I shall elevate your name. I swear this upon my own honor in this very moment.”
[No, there is no need to go so far… Ahem! Yes, excellent! Splendid!]

In any case.
It was the moment another group of War’s Oath-Sworn came into being.
Not merely one, but thousands—perhaps even tens of thousands of oath-sworn.
Han Yu-sung suddenly realized that these warriors might well be the greatest treasure he had gained from this trial.
Trustworthy allies who could prove invaluable in the trials to come.

“Han Yu-sung. Do you remember? I promised you a reward.”
“Yes. Isn’t this sufficient compensation?”
“No, there is more.”

Considering that Han Yu-sung held Kakasha’s leash, the entire Draken Tribe had effectively come under his command.
He had thought this sufficient.

“This is a gift I bestow upon you.”

Kaldrex seemed to judge that insufficient.
He extended his hand, and golden energy erupted from his fingertips, seeping into Han Yu-sung’s body before taking tangible form.

[Extinction Hour (SS)]
· Classification: Active.
· A technique once wielded by the great hero Kaldrex to overcome the calamity that engulfed his world. With tremendous power, it tears through the heavens and unleashes golden spears that annihilate enemies upon the earth.
· Possesses extraordinary might, but demands an equally steep price.

In the form of a ‘skill’, no less.
Han Yu-sung’s pupils dilated upon seeing the skill.
What kind of skill was this? None other than the area-of-effect skill Kaldrex had cast before.

[Quite a flashy name. Extinction Hour? Hmm.]

The spectacle witnessed on the Battlefield truly deserved the name ‘extinction’.
What was remarkable was that Kaldrex’s gratitude had not yet concluded.
He removed the armor he wore and handed it to Han Yu-sung.

“And this is the armor I once used. Your combat style inflicts considerable damage upon your own body. This should prove beneficial.”
“Are you certain? Giving something like that to me?”
“As we search for the cities of the Belakin Tribe and Elfen Tribe, fine materials will surely surface. I can fashion new armor from those and wear it, so it matters not.”

The continuous bestowal of gifts had grown almost burdensome.
Han Yu-sung examined the armor, which was clearly no ordinary piece at first glance.

[Dragon Wheel Armor (Mythic)]
· Slot: Defensive Equipment (Armor).
· Defense: 350.
· All Stats +15, Defense +30%, Elemental Resistance +50%,
· Recoil from skill usage is significantly mitigated.
· Can deploy a ‘Dragon Wheel’ to intercept incoming attacks.

It was armor of Mythic grade, no less.
With the effect of significantly mitigating recoil from skill usage, the backlash from using Thunderbolt would be greatly suppressed as well.

‘This fellow truly is a tree that gives without reservation.’
[The wings sprouting from his back resemble those of an angel!]

I was almost worried that I was receiving too much without reservation.
But Kaldrex seemed apologetic that he couldn’t give more.

“I’m ashamed that this is all I can offer to my savior. I’ll repay the remaining debt when we meet next time.”
[Heh, ashamed? So you were planning to give even more?]

Kakasha clicked his tongue.
With the necessary rewards secured, it was time to depart.
Han Yu-sung walked toward the portal alongside Kaldrex.
Looking around, I could see the Draken Tribe members bidding me farewell.

“Since we share the same Lord, we’ll surely meet again someday.”
“I too await that day.”

Han Yu-sung and Kaldrex clasped hands.
And moments later, Han Yu-sung stepped beyond the portal.

[You are leaving the Trial of God, Hero’s War.]
[The portal’s destination is being altered. Redirecting to the Multidimensional Treasury.]

Messages appeared before my eyes.
Han Yu-sung closed his eyes. And when he opened them again.

[Welcome to the Multidimensional Treasury.]

Han Yu-sung stood alone in a vast expanse.
It was a boundlessly spacious chamber filled with countless bookshelves, display cases, and stone statues adorned with weapons and armor.

[This is a Treasure Vault where items from countless dimensions have gathered.]
[Among them exist rare treasures swept along by the currents of dimensions. However, visitors receive no guidance whatsoever and must rely solely on their intuition, discernment, and fortune to discover them.]
[You may select ‘two’ items from this place.

The Multidimensional Treasury was not a hospitable place.
It revealed nothing about what items lay within or where they could be found.
Visitors had to search for them themselves.

‘A place where fortune matters, and the eye for appraising items matters equally.’

There’s a Mythic-grade item nearby, but if I can’t find it, I might end up picking up a Legendary-grade item by mistake.
Several players have actually experienced that kind of situation.

[Fear not, my lord. Simply trust in my discerning eye. With the experience I’ve accumulated from examining countless items, finding a rare treasure is child’s play!]
“Hmm… what did I obtain from this Treasure Vault in my past life?”
[You’re not even listening to me!]

Before I knew it, Kakasha, now fully materialized, had grabbed my head.
There was an item I had obtained from this Treasure Vault in my past life.
I had found it quite useful back then, but should I obtain it again this time? Or should I search for something different?
If only I could find the items that other players had acquired…

[An item within the Treasure Vault is resonating with ‘Godly Descent’.]

At that moment, a message appeared before my eyes.
And it was completely unexpected.

[‘Godly Descent’ is resonating with the corresponding item.]
[Guiding you toward that item…]

A crimson aura flowed from my body, beginning to guide me somewhere.
Just as the message indicated, it was leading me toward the path.
Without thinking, I glanced at Kakasha beside me.

[Huh…?]
“Huh?”

We both tilted our heads in confusion simultaneously.

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