The Crazy Battle God Has Returned - Chapter 284

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A Mad Swordsman Returns – Chapter 284

The battle had ended.
Ryu Hei and the Oath Keepers of Justice were annihilated, as were the forces that had allied with them.
Chu Gyu-il wandered through the Cavern, now a wasteland from the carnage.

“Huh, there’s a lot of expensive stuff here. How much is all this worth?”
“…Remarkably vulgar for a man. It’s enough to make one sigh.”
“Hehehehe. It’s all money, pure money.”

He was collecting the items dropped by the fallen.
The other Oath-takers were doing the same, gathering their spoils.
Adriel observed their actions with cold, lifeless eyes.
She exhaled a deep sigh and lifted her gaze.

‘To think he could manipulate the colossal golems like that.’

The monsters had been enemies mere moments before. But the instant Han Yu-sung absorbed the flag, they all switched sides to become allies.
That single action had determined the victor of this battle.

‘Did he orchestrate all of this from the beginning…?’

Han Yu-sung stood tall beyond the shattered City Walls.
To Adriel, it appeared he had moved with knowledge that acquiring the flag would grant him control over the colossal golems.
In truth, it would have been ideal if it worked, but if not, I would have found another way.
That was the judgment that guided my actions.

“I didn’t expect 【God Slayer】 to be this effective.”
[Mm, indeed….]

Whether 【God Slayer】 would work on these City Walls was uncertain.
There was no way to be sure. But considering the divine blessings that dwelt within the colossal golems, I judged that it would certainly have an effect on the City Walls as well.
That assessment had weighed on my mind.

‘Who created these colossal golems and the City Walls?’

God Slayer activates against ‘Transcendents’.
The category of Transcendents naturally includes the Lords.
Moreover, the ‘Gods’ themselves can be considered Transcendents as well.

[This is my assessment, but it doesn’t seem like the Lords created this. The divine blessings emanating from these creatures carry an alien quality.]
“Then, are they Gods?”
[I cannot say with certainty, but…]

The colossal war machine, the City Walls, and the flag beyond them.
It felt as though the flag had been sealed away so that no one could ever unfurl it.
This space was the same.

‘A space that would never have appeared in this Trial under normal circumstances.’

Perhaps what had been hidden in a place unseen by anyone was being drawn forth in the form of a ‘Descent’ reward.
Just as Han Yu-sung had once obtained the ‘Record of the Nameless’.
If this conjecture is correct.

‘Things are only going to get more troublesome from here on.’

A single human was taking away what had been sealed.
There was no way they would simply stand by and watch.

“Well, we’ll find out what happens if we just wait and see.”

What mattered now was completing the Trial of God.
And obtaining the rewards from this Dungeon, the Seal Point.
The flag in Han Yu-sung’s grasp began to emit an ominous light.

[You have conquered the Dungeon, Seal Point.]
[You have acquired the flag. ‘Descent Reward’ has been granted!]
[You have acquired the item, Transcendent’s Hammer (Eternity).]
[You have acquired the Unique Facility, Colossus Forge.]
[After the Trial concludes, a special opportunity will be granted to the Lord!]

Reward messages continued to appear before my eyes.
Soon the light flowing from the flag enveloped Han Yu-sung.
An item that had been in his Subspace suddenly burst forth of its own accord.
It was the Fragment of the World.

[A new fragment suitable for ‘Fragment of the World’, the 【Fragment of Rebellion】, has been born. This fragment settles into the Fragment of the World….]
[A new effect is added to ‘Fragment of the World’!]

[Fragment of the World]
· A fragment of what was once a ‘World’-grade item. Only fragments remain, yet a formidable power still emanates from it.
· If an opportunity arises to gather the destroyed fragments or create new ones, it may be possible to restore its complete form. However, that form may differ greatly from this item’s original appearance.
· Currently, the 【Fragment of Rebellion】 is embedded within it. It can be granted to a ‘Legacy’ related to the Nameless Heavenly Technique to greatly strengthen that legacy, and can bestow a special buff called 【Will of Rebellion】 to nearby allies.

My expression grew peculiar.
A remarkably strange item had emerged.

“What is this?”
[Rather, I wish to ask you the same.]

An option had been added to the World item.
The effect of granting it to a legacy related to the Nameless Heavenly Technique to strengthen it—considering all the legacies have excellent performance, it’s a decent effect.
The problem lay with the latter.

“Will of Rebellion, is it? Quite a grandiose name for something so unnecessary.”
[Hmmmm… Can you discern what effect it possesses?]
“No, I’ll have to use it to find out.”

No detailed explanation had been provided.
Still, since it’s a buff granted by a World item, I suspect it wouldn’t be given a mediocre effect.

“Testing it immediately feels premature.”
[Since we cannot determine the cooldown duration. Moreover, if it’s a buff with remarkably superior effects….]
“There’s no reason to expose it to the other Lords by using it now.”
[I share the same thought.]

For now, I would consider this a fine harvest and keep it in reserve.
A good opportunity to test it will surely arise before long.

[Hammer of the Transcendent (Eternity)]
· A hammer imbued with the formidable power of a transcendent being.
· Strengthens one desired item to ‘Eternity’ grade. Additionally, a special effect is added in the process.

[Unique Facility: Colossal Forge.]
[Once a forge that produced perfect ‘Colossal Golems’. But now, with the facility’s deterioration, it manufactures ‘Degraded Colossal Golems’ that fall short of that standard.]
[Effect 1. By consuming Coins, you can craft ‘Degraded Colossal Golems’. As the number of Colossal Golems increases, maintenance costs rise dramatically.]
[Effect 2. You can grant ‘Lord’s Blessing’ to Colossal Golems. The characteristics of the Colossal Golems vary greatly depending on the Lord’s traits.]
[Effect 3. By consuming vast amounts of Coins, you can summon the ‘Guardian of the Wall’. That Colossal Golem sweeps across the Battlefield before vanishing.]

Remarkably, it was a Unique Facility capable of producing ‘Colossal Golems’.
Of course, there were limits to the number of Colossal Golems that could be created, and their performance was degraded.
Even accounting for that, it was a formidable Unique Facility.
Especially the effect of summoning the ‘Guardian of the Wall’.

“A reward without equal.”
[Tsk! If you’re going to give a special opportunity, give it right away—why wait until after the Trial ends? How stingy.]

Kakasha grumbled, but for me, it was a satisfying reward.
As I examined the reward, something suddenly came to mind.

“Kakasha. How’s the situation at the Wreckage right now?”
[Hmm? Wait, it’s not looking good. That Achiros fellow is rallying other forces and launching a fierce assault.]
“Do you think they can hold out until we return?”
[Hmm… it doesn’t seem likely.]

It seemed the Wreckage would fall before I could return.
Or even if the Wreckage held, our forces would suffer massive casualties.
That’s how dire the situation was.
I needed to devise a way to break through this impasse.

“Are there sufficient resources at the Wreckage?”
[Thanks to seizing the resources that the enemies possessed, we’ve built up considerable reserves. We have enough to reinforce the Core and construct a Unique Facility.]
“Then it’s simple.”

There’s a method perfectly suited to the current situation.

“We just need to install the newly acquired Unique Facility.”
[You’ve arrived at the same conclusion as I have.]

Han Yu-sung cannot move from this place.
But Kakasha is different. As long as the War Covenant Members are at the Wreckage, he can reach them.
From there, he would command Baek Min-jun to install a Unique Facility, and it would be done.
The 【Forge of the Colossal God】 would be more than enough to turn the situation around.

‘There are other things to consider regarding this Dungeon, but….’

That wasn’t the priority right now.
What I needed to focus on immediately was ending the Trial of God.

“Alright. Let’s do this.”
[Kuhuhuhuh! I’m curious what kind of expressions our enemies will make!]

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While Han Yu-sung was busy assaulting the Seal Point.
The Wreckage was unfolding exactly as Kakasha had foreseen.

Kwaaaaaang!
“Damn it, the attacks just… won’t stop!”
“More are coming from the west! Where are these forces from!”

Not long after Han Yu-sung and the War Covenant Members departed the Wreckage, hostile forces began their assault.
The first to attack were the nearby factions.

“…It seems they’ve discovered we’re War Covenant Members.”

A faction that had come merely to scout the surroundings.
They had identified that War Covenant Members were present here, and while watching the Wreckage, they confirmed whether Han Yu-sung was among them.
Somewhere along the way, they must have obtained certain intelligence.

“They’re attacking!”
“Sigh, if only we could have bought more time!”

The hostile forces launched their assault.
Enemies attacking alongside ‘soldiers’ produced from Unique Facilities.
A relentless barrage of ranged attacks descended upon the Wreckage.
But.

Clang clang clang!

“Good, the defense is solid. Use the City Walls as your shield!”
“Don’t stick your head out!”

It was insufficient to inflict meaningful damage on the War Covenant Members.
The Unique Facility, the Steel Fortress, was so formidable that it effortlessly withstood the enemies’ assault.
Apparently startled by its durability, the enemies’ attacks momentarily ceased.

“Now! Combat Command, fire!”
“Activate the defensive installations! Open fire!”

Baek Min-jun seized the opportunity without hesitation.
Rumbling sounds echoed as semi-transparent cannons emerged from the gaps in the City Walls, and mana-constructed ballistae materialized atop the ramparts.
Simultaneously, soldiers conjured by the Steel Fortress revealed themselves, and Baek Min-jun’s unique ability infused all his allies.

[‘Baek Min-jun’ has issued a firing command to all allies!]
[Allied attack power and attack speed increase by 30%. Range increases by 70%, and damage dealt to enemies increases by 15%!]

Since becoming a War Covenant Member, Baek Min-jun had grown relentlessly.
It was only natural that his unique ability had been strengthened through that process. ‘Firing Command’ was a new ability born from that enhancement.

Rumble rumble rumble!

The fortress’s counterattack commenced.
Cannons spewing mana, colossal ballistae launching massive mana arrows, and soldiers unleashing relentless counterfire.
It was a sufficient counterattack to suppress the enemies’ advancing assault.
But it was only temporary.

“Baek Min-jun! Another faction is approaching!”
“They’re not attacking each other—it looks like they’ve formed an alliance!”
“This is maddening…!”

New enemies emerged.
It seemed there was a group that had decided they needed to unite to bring down this fortress.
How could I break through this predicament?

“…Ha-yan!”

Fortunately.
Han Yu-sung and Kakasha had prepared something for this very moment.

“Just rampage as you please!”

From somewhere, a roar erupted—something more beast than human.
Soon after, someone plummeted into the heart of the enemy formation.
It was Sung Ha-yan, her breath ragged and fierce.

“What, what is this!”
“A War Oath Sworn! Surely she didn’t come alone?”
“Don’t move recklessly! Maintain your encirclement and stay vigilant!”

The panicked enemies surrounded Sung Ha-yan.
Was she a player with formidable strength? Even so, she was alone. With this many of them, they could dispatch a single opponent without difficulty.
The moment the enemies began their assault—

[Bestowing ‘Astreos’s Blessing’ upon Sung Ha-yan.]
[A specialized buff is granted to the player!]

Whoooooosh!

Light cascaded from the heavens, infusing Sung Ha-yan with power.
Quite literally.

“Krraaaaaaah!”
“This, this madness… Gyaaaaaaah!”
“A, a monster!”

The strength to overturn an entire region single-handedly.
Bathed in the radiance of her awakening, blessed by the sacred artifact, and crowned with Astreos’s blessing—Sung Ha-yan had received the perfect stage. She began her rampage with overwhelming power.
The War Oath Sworn who witnessed this scene exhaled in relief.
Yet.

‘This is dangerous.’

Baek Min-jun bit his lip.
The Steel Fortress that had steadfastly protected the Wreckage couldn’t hold out indefinitely. Meanwhile, the numbers of the hostile forces continued to swell without end.
Sung Ha-yan was buying them time, but even her buffs weren’t infinite.

‘Can I hold out until the captain arrives?’

The problem was that I had no idea how long that would take.
I had to buy time. Until Han Yu-sung returned, no matter what.
But what method could I possibly use….

[“Obey the command of the Matriarch.”]
“…My Lord?”

At that moment, a divine message descended upon Baek Min-jun.
A message that felt like rain after a long drought—precisely what I needed.

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