The Crazy Battle God Has Returned - Chapter 353

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A Mad Swordsman Returns – Chapter 353

【Full-Scale War】.
On this Battlefield where both Lords had to mobilize their full strength, a fierce battle was now unfolding.
The one launching the offensive was the Lord of War.
And the Lord of Justice was thoroughly committed to defense.

– Kiiiiaaaaahhh!

Han Yu-sung was at the forefront of the assault.
Blocking his path were countless ‘monsters’ that Achiros possessed.
Achiros also wielded monsters like ‘The Nameless One’, ‘Fire Phoenix’, and ‘Surtr’ that Kakasha had.
The difference was.

[These things, they’re endless!]

Their sheer numbers were incomparable to what Kakasha possessed.
Achiros had never once fallen, and throughout the long ages, he had achieved endless victories.
And in that process, he had acquired countless treasures from Lords he had defeated.
The endless monsters he wielded were proof of that.

Craaaaaash!

[Tch, if only it weren’t a ‘Full-Scale War’!]

Han Yu-sung met the attack of a colossal ‘statue’ head-on.
Its power was like divine punishment falling from the heavens. He caught his breath as he deflected the attack, then without hesitation struck at empty space.
The magical energy, compressed to its absolute limit, pierced through the statue’s Core.
The statue crumbled and fell.
But as if to show the battle was far from over, another monster trampled over the fallen statue and rushed forward.

“The lack of restrictions is annoying in many ways.”
[If it were merely annoying, I’d be fortunate…!]

This was possible because of the characteristics of this Battlefield, the ‘Full-Scale War’.
In typical Lord battles, there are limits to the number of monsters that can be summoned on a single Battlefield. But this Battlefield has relatively weak restrictions.
Because it is literally a ‘Full-Scale War’.

‘A single Battlefield can summon a maximum of seven monsters. Under these conditions, Achiros holds an overwhelming advantage.’

That’s why he accepted the Lords’ Duel without hesitation.
He likely believed that in such a Battlefield, his chances of defeat were virtually nonexistent.
After all, time had accumulated many things for him.
Things that neither Han Yu-sung nor Kakasha could catch up to in a short span.

[The Punisher of Sin has been defeated.]
[The Holy Visage of Justice has been defeated.]
[The Argori Choir has….]

Achiros continuously summoned creatures comparable to those Kakasha possessed, relentlessly obstructing Han Yu-sung’s advance across the Battlefield.
And even the War Covenant Members who followed him.
I could tell what he was aiming for without him saying a word.
It was far too obvious.

[He pins you down with powerful monsters while attacking our other Oath-takers in the meantime… it seems he intends to whittle down our forces as much as possible.]
‘And meanwhile, he preserves his own forces to the maximum.’

Achiros had chosen the Central Challenge as the place to decide the outcome.
Because his most reliable forces remained there.
And above all, the Central Challenge was also the most advantageous Battlefield for his side.
It was thanks to the special buff the Central Challenge provided.

‘All the Challenges before that will be sacrificed as pawns.’

By withdrawing core forces to the Central Challenge.
He attacks the enemy with replaceable units, including monsters.
Grinding down Han Yu-sung and the War Covenant Members as much as possible.
An extremely simple strategy, and precisely because of that, it was effective.

Kwaaaaaang!

“Ugh, kuh—ugh!”
“No more… I can’t…!”

The number of War Covenant Members began to dwindle steadily.
The enemy was attacking with expendable forces that could be sacrificed without concern.
Soldiers and monsters summoned by the Lords could be destroyed, but given sufficient time and coins, they could eventually be restored.
But the Oath-takers were different.
Among them, those with exceptional talent could not be easily replaced.

“Fall back with the wounded. We’ll hold this position.”
“Everyone, to the floating vessels!”

At least there was a means to counter this.
Kaldrex, alongside soldiers including the colossal war machine, blocked the enemies, while the wounded allies boarded the waiting ‘floating vessels’.
Magical energy flowing from the floating vessels began to heal the allied forces.
Confirming this sight, Kaldrex unleashed his spear.

Whoooooosh!

“Haaah…!”

A formidable Annihilation Hour descended from the sky.
Its range and power had grown far greater than what I had witnessed before. It might even surpass what Han Yu-sung could unleash.
Since becoming a War Covenant Member, he too had undergone relentless training.
Continuously growing as he obtained numerous rewards.
And there was one more thing.

Kuuuuung!

Han Yu-sung, displaying remarkable prowess at the very forefront, was there as well.
He continued to destroy the monsters blocking his path.
And the War Covenant Members followed in his wake.
As a result.

[Battlefield, Iron Court of Judgment has been conquered.]
[Battlefield, Garden of Hope has been conquered.]
[Battlefield, White Tower has been conquered.]
[Battlefield…]

The route leading to the Central Challenge.
We succeeded in clearing all the Difficult Realms placed there.
Naturally, the casualties were far from negligible.

“Kakasha. How many of our forces remain?”
[Two thousand Oath-takers are available. Approximately eight thousand soldiers, though it seems we cannot deploy any beyond the floating vessels.]

I sent our heavily wounded to the Rear, rotating fresh forces from the defensive lines into active combat.
After repeating this cycle, two thousand remained operational.
At least the number of soldiers I could summon was substantial.

[We have come this far, but…]

Kakasha gazed toward the Portal open beyond the lines.
It was the Portal to the Central Challenge, established by the Lord of Justice.
If we conquered the Difficult Realm beyond that Portal, victory would be decided.
And if we could not?

[Our journey here would be meaningless. We would have exhausted the majority of our forces for nothing.]
“If we reclaim what was lost and launch a counteroffensive, we will claim victory.”
[Hmm…]

The forces in the Rear were those unable to participate in combat for some time yet.
It was impossible to hold back the enemy’s assault with them alone.
We had no choice but to conquer that Central Challenge.

[The enemy numbers have been significantly reduced as well. While you faced Achiros’s monsters, I hunted down those who retreated as much as possible.]

The enemies had not escaped without casualties.
While Han Yu-sung engaged Achiros’s monsters, I supported Kaldrex and the other Sworn Servants of Justice.
I ensured that retreating enemies were not left unpunished whenever possible.
The enemy had certainly suffered considerable losses.
The problem was that our situation remained even more precarious.

‘Drawing out the Heart Sword would be an option.’

But that was only for the worst-case scenario.
After this Lords’ War concluded, I would need to face Achiros in the Holy War Battlefield.
I wanted to preserve the Heart Sword as my trump card for that moment.
That left only one path forward.

[Manifestation of Greed (Eternity)]
· A crystalline legacy left behind by one whose name was never permitted. Once twisted into a grotesque form, it has been purified by the power of Primordial Harmony.
· The user may absorb the power contained within the crystal by embedding it into their body. In exchange, they gain tremendous strength for a limited duration, and skills utilizing ‘demonic energy’ are greatly enhanced.
· After the effect ends, physical abilities are significantly diminished for a certain period.

What Achiros seeks is the attrition of our forces.
He anticipates that I will grow weary through continuous combat, and that the numbers of the War Covenant Members will dwindle accordingly.
The situation unfolds precisely as Achiros intends.
I have yet to recover from the backlash of Primordial Harmony, and the relentless battles have afforded me no opportunity to do so.
The War Covenant Members face the same predicament.

‘I have no choice but to reverse this situation.’

Just as Achiros was greatly shaken by Primordial Harmony in the first battle.
This time, I must achieve the same with the Manifestation of Greed.

“Then, let’s go.”

The preparations are complete.
All that remains is to face the enemy.
Han Yu-sung and the War Covenant Members threw themselves through the Portal.

* * *

Achiros observed the fierce battle unfolding on the Battlefield.
Achiros’s monsters, throwing their lives away to achieve their objective. And the Oath-takers, retreating to the Central Challenge to preserve their strength.
A single human rampaging across the Battlefield.

[There is no need to say who the core is.]

It is Han Yu-sung.
I know that man is an exceptional player. I know he is one whom even the Gods regard with caution.
But the power Han Yu-sung displays now exceeds even that.

[Transcending the bounds of humanity….]

No, he had clearly transcended the bounds of a mere player.
If magic were the prerequisite, he could stand against a Lord without a legendary name.
And if it were not magic at all.
If it were that aura he wielded when he slew Kaito.

[Even a Lord bearing a legendary name would….]

Achiros swallowed the words that nearly escaped his lips.
A Lord bearing a legendary name is a mythical existence. They are beings who have lived through ages, traversed countless worlds, and accumulated power through wars.
The most radiant among the exceptional Lords.
No—they were already such before becoming Lords. That is precisely why they ascended to Lordship and earned the glory of bearing a legendary name.

[…Has a human truly touched that realm?]

Could such a human exist?
He did exist. Now, on this Battlefield where total war unfolds.
If that were true, everything changed.
The Lord of War had recovered her strength after her fall, yet she had not fully restored all her forces.
But if Han Yu-sung possessed such power.

[It would be no different from facing two Lords bearing legendary names.]

And one of them was a Lord bound by no constraints whatsoever.
The moment he grasped this truth, Geomson’s defeat became comprehensible.
Han Yu-sung wielded a power even the Gods knew not how to counter.
Geomson’s defeat before such strength was hardly surprising.

[And yet….]

Observing the Battlefield, Achiros reached his judgment.
Yet there remained a path to victory. A method still existed, and through it, he would seize triumph.
As he always had.

Kuuuuung!

The Central Challenge of the Lord of Justice, the Serene Celestial Realm, trembled violently.
The Oath Keepers of Justice who felt the tremor drew sharp breaths.
This vibration was a signal—enemies were coming.

[“Prepare yourself, Auril.”]
“Yes, my Lord.”

The Apostle of Justice who guarded the serene Celestial Realm nodded.
The Apostle was a being composed entirely of light.

“Do not fear. We shall emerge victorious.”

Words brimming with resolute will and unwavering conviction.
In that same moment, a tremendous radiance erupted from the Apostle and descended upon our allies. The tension drained from their faces.
A formidable power surged from deep within their bodies.

“As it has always been.”

The Oath Keepers of Justice nodded with grim determination.
Soon, enemies emerged from beyond the open Portal.
Han Yu-sung at the vanguard, followed by the War Covenant Members.
Han Yu-sung’s entire body bore the scars of fierce battle.
And those scars suited him far too well.

“There is no need for lengthy words.”

Han Yu-sung exhaled lightly.
The moment I entered the Central Challenge, I could discern it.
That Achiros had left an Apostle here, and who that Apostle was.
Then, what must be done is simple.

‘Let me see what Achiros has prepared.’

An overwhelming aura flowed from Han Yu-sung.
‘Primordial Force’. Without the slightest hesitation, I kicked off the ground toward the Apostle.
The Apostle, Auril, drew in a sharp breath and summoned all of his power.
Both of their objectives were identical.

‘Victory.’

Soon the two Apostles collided.

KABOOOOOM!

A tremendous impact shook the Battlefield.

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