The Crazy Battle God Has Returned - Chapter 192

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A Mad Swordsman Returns – Chapter 192

Baek Min-jun’s party of War Covenant Users found themselves occupied with executing Han Yu-sung’s directives for quite some time.
Yet Baek Min-jun’s face was radiant with smiles as he carried out the orders.
The others felt the same way.

“I never imagined labor with compensation could feel this rewarding…!”
“Ah, oppa! Seriously, stop it! Did you escape from a sweatshop?”
“Ye-eun. It was a sweatshop, and we did escape, didn’t we?”
“Huh? Now that I think about it, you’re right?”

Lee Ye-eun and Song Ji-a exchanged their foolish banter.
Working under the Woman Who Cuts the Moon was no different from toiling at a sweatshop.
Considering how they’d labored themselves to exhaustion without receiving proper compensation, she was a Lord no better than an exploitative employer.

“Actually, it wasn’t just a lack of compensation.”
“She robbed us blind…”
…

The Woman Who Cuts the Moon, drowning in endless defeats and debt, would send her Covenant Users into all manner of Difficult Realms to earn compensation, which she would then seize entirely for herself.
She hoarded every last reward without exception.
But what of the Lord of War, with whom they’d now contracted?

“Hehe, check out my gear. How is it? All Legendary grade.”
“I’m literally tearing up, Ji-a. Thinking back to how we were scorned everywhere for only carrying Epic grade items at our level…”
“At this point, we can say we’ve made it, right?”
“Cut the nonsense and look after the newcomers, you lot!”

Ahn Jung-hyuk barked orders as he watched the commotion.
Han Yu-sung’s directive to them was to mentor the newcomers.
Baek Min-jun’s party escorted the recruits through Difficult Realms like God’s Training Ground and the Night of the Dead, supporting their growth every step of the way.
Their rate of advancement was nothing short of extraordinary.

“With blessings and grace, their leveling speed is insane.”
“Tell me about it.”

Yesterday his level was 20, and the next day it jumped to 30.
The day after that, he reached 40.
Of course, as levels increased, the growth rate would naturally slow.
But compared to before, the pace remained nothing short of extraordinary.

“If we leverage this properly, we could recruit far more newcomers.”
“The Covenant of War Users will multiply rapidly. We need to stay vigilant.”
“Right, to keep pace… but Baek Min-jun.”

Ahn Jung-hyuk glared fiercely at Baek Min-jun, who was staring at his phone.
He’d just told him to look after the new recruits, yet here he was glued to his screen.
Ahn Jung-hyuk clicked his tongue, ready to unleash another tirade.

“No, hyung. Just look at this for a second.”
“Look at what? What are you even—” He paused.

Baek Min-jun thrust his phone directly in front of Ahn Jung-hyuk’s face.
The screen displayed news related to Players.

[A human appeared on the Platinum-grade Star Battlefield?]
[Who is this human who monopolized the special event, the Plunder War?]
[The name sought by the Lords of the Stars who came to Earth.]

And it was news about someone very familiar.

[Han Yu-sung—how did he gain entry to a Platinum-grade Battlefield? And what else did he accomplish in the Plunder War?]

“…I’m not misreading this, am I?”
“What in the world is this…?”

Ahn Jung-hyuk was left speechless after reading the news.
Those around him who saw it shared the same reaction.
Baek Min-jun let out a hollow laugh watching his stunned colleagues.

“Our captain… what kind of trouble has he stirred up this time…?”

And not just any trouble—a catastrophic one at that!
A bead of sweat trickled down Baek Min-jun’s forehead.

* * *

The special event, the Plunder War, had ended.
Upon arriving at the Top Floor of the Arca Building, I collapsed onto the sofa.
As I gazed at the messages displayed before me, I exhaled deeply.

“Choosing which items to seize is almost like labor.”

I clicked my tongue and began selecting items.
The total number of players I had eliminated this time was 685.
Similarly, the number of items I had seized from them was also 685.
Having to pick through each one individually felt like nothing but tedious work.

[Are there many decent items among them?]
“Well, most are Legendary grade. There are quite a few Epic grade ones too.”
[Epic grade? Wasn’t this supposed to be Platinum grade territory?]
“I suspect they might have belonged to Urkan.”
[Urkan… Ah, I think I understand what happened.]

Urkan are a race born with exceptional natural strength.
Perhaps because of this, they tend to overestimate their physical abilities and pay relatively less attention to equipment.
Kakasha nodded as if he understood.

“Handle the Epic and Legendary grade items yourself.”
[Excellent! Kuhuhuhuh….]
“And try to find some useful spell tomes with them.”
[A simple task indeed. Leave it to me!]

Kakasha eagerly accepted the items.
It was unfortunate that most of the items were Epic and Legendary grade.
But when I considered the sheer quantity, the situation changed entirely.

[At this rate, the coins will… kuhuhuh… *gulp!* My mouth is watering….]

Just selling them would bring in an astronomical amount of coins.
Kakasha couldn’t help but drool at the prospect.
And fortunately, there were also useful items for me among the collection.

[Hunter of the Heavens (Mythic)]
· Slot: Feet.
· Defense: 110.
· Agility +20, Movement Speed +20%, Gliding Speed +40%.
· Skills deployed in the sky deal 60% increased damage.
· You can use 【Gliding】 to fly through the sky for a set duration. While gliding, this item’s effects are enhanced.

[Warrior’s Fighting Spirit (Legendary)]
· Slot: None.
· Contains the fighting spirit of a warrior who fell after a fierce battle.
· When used, all stats increase by +10. Additionally, you can increase the skill level of skills ranked S-grade or lower by +5.

A Mythic-grade pair of boots, and one elixir.
I suspected the boots might have belonged to the Siraphens. The effects were perfectly suited for those who soared through the heavens.
Perhaps because of that, they felt slightly awkward for me.

“Still better than what I’m wearing now.”

I immediately used the Warrior’s Fighting Spirit.
The essence contained within the spirit seeped into my entire body, and change soon followed.

[You have used Warrior’s Fighting Spirit.]
[All stats have increased by +10.]
[The skill level of Divine Judgment has increased by +5. That skill has reached its maximum level!]

This was more than satisfactory harvest. Considering I hadn’t spent much time and earned all this in just a few hours, it was even better.
And most importantly.

[You have achieved remarkable results in the special event, Plunder War!]
[You receive 700,000 Coins and 400,000 Star Points as rewards!]
[The Platinum-grade Star Store is temporarily unlocked!]
[You have proven your strength in the Platinum-grade Battlefield.]
[Your rank in the Star Battlefield is promoted to Gold!]

The rewards weren’t finished yet.
True to its Platinum-grade status, the rewards were extraordinarily generous.
What pleased me most was the Star Store.

“A Platinum-grade Star Store.”

I couldn’t help but anticipate what items might be waiting for me.
But now wasn’t the time to use the Star Store.
I gazed at the two items placed on the table.

[It’s quiet.]
“Right.”
[I thought something would change, but…]

The Nameless Robe and the Radiant Sword.
The Radiant Sword hadn’t yet revealed its true form.
With the Nameless Robe, I should be able to draw out the Radiant Sword’s true nature…
That’s what I had thought.

“Was I mistaken?”
[Hmmmm…]

Kakasha drifted near the Nameless Robe.
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he moved his hands.

“What are you doing?”
[I was wondering if something might change if I layered them…]

He carefully placed the Radiant Sword atop the Nameless Robe.
It looked as though the robe was wrapping the blade like clothing.
Kakasha stepped back with an awkward expression, embarrassed by his own action, while I sighed and reached to withdraw the Radiant Sword.

Shhhhhhhhh!

[W-what?!]
“Huh?”

At that very moment.
The Nameless Robe unleashed a torrent of demonic energy.
A density of malice so intense that an ordinary player would struggle to endure it.
Soon the Radiant Sword began greedily absorbing the demonic energy.
And its form began to transform gradually.

“The blade…”
[…it’s turning pitch black.]

From the radiant light of the luminous blade, to the dark sword emanating demonic energy.
Han Yu-sung and Kakasha faced each other. Then Kakasha smirked and puffed out his chest with confidence.

[You were trying to ignore me just now! Hmph! Be grateful to me. If it weren’t for my bold choice… Ow!]
“That’s nonsense.”
[Kyaaaack!]

Han Yu-sung pushed Kakasha away with an annoyed gesture. Then, ignoring the convulsing Kakasha, I observed the transformation of the luminous blade.
There was no need to watch for long.

[The ‘Nameless Heavenly Garment’ legacy is resonating with the ‘Luminous Blade’.]
[Changes are occurring in both items…]

Shortly after, thick demonic energy surged forth once more.

[The ‘Luminous Blade’ has reclaimed its true power and awakened as the 【Dark Sword】!]
[The ‘Nameless Heavenly Garment’ has recovered a portion of its power!]

The form of the luminous blade transformed.
The pristine white blade vanished without a trace.
In its place appeared only a dark sword with a body as deep and black as the abyss.

[Dark Sword (Mythic)]
· Category: Weapon (Sword)
· Attack Power: 500.
· Attack Power +60%, Critical Hit Chance +30%, Critical Damage +80%.
· Speed +20%, Sword-type Skill Damage and Activation Speed +50%.
· Can generate sword aura composed of demonic energy. The sword aura’s power increases based on the user’s demonic energy stat, and the sword itself is strengthened.
· Can use 【Light Speed】, which greatly enhances the sword and its owner. When the ‘Nameless Heavenly Garment’ is equipped, this effect is enhanced to 【Dark Shadow】.

Just as the appearance changed dramatically, so too did the effects transform considerably.
One could say that aggressive effects were added in place of reduced speed. Yet the speed wasn’t entirely lost either.
The ‘Light Speed’ effect that granted transcendent speed remained intact.

‘I’ll need to test this 【Dark Shadow】 ability to truly understand it.’

In any case, this transformation pleased me.
Especially the effect that the sword grows stronger based on demonic energy stats.
Now, the last remaining item was the ‘Nameless Heavenly Garment’.

[Nameless Robe of Heaven (Mythic)]
· Slot: Armor (Robe).
· The garment of one whose name is not permitted.
· Defense +300, Magic Defense +150. (Further enhanced according to the wearer’s ‘Mana’.)
· Mana +50, Mana Regeneration Speed +60%, Maximum Mana +60%.
· Skill Effect Enhancement through Mana (Moderate).
· During its duration, all skills used are treated as having been cast with stacked Mana, allowing the use of 【Reincarnation】. While using Reincarnation, Mana regenerates rapidly and its power is enhanced.
· The Nameless Robe of Heaven 【Refines】 the Mana accumulated upon the wearer’s body. The endlessly refined Mana becomes, when the user requires it, a weapon sharper than all others.
· There exist ‘Legacies’ linked to this item. Each time a ‘Legacy’ is equipped, the Nameless Robe of Heaven gradually reclaims its complete power.

The effects of the Nameless Robe of Heaven were significantly enhanced.
And a new effect was added.

“Refine? What is this now?”
[Is it not similar to refining inner energy? Yet the description is remarkably cryptic. When the user requires it….]
“A weapon sharper than all others.”

Han Yu-sung fell into contemplation.
When would he need a weapon sharper than all others?
There was no question about it.

‘When fighting the Lords, or their incarnations.’

They were transcendents.
To fight transcendents and emerge victorious required the appropriate means.
Han Yu-sung gazed silently at the Nameless Robe of Heaven for a long moment.

[Do you understand what it is?]
“I don’t. But….”

Han Yu-sung caressed the Nameless Robe of Heaven, which emanated dense Mana.

“I have a feeling I’ll understand what this effect does soon enough.”

On the path that lay ahead for Han Yu-sung,
battles with the Lords were an inevitable certainty.

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