The Game of a Legendary Genius Dark Mage - Chapter 277

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Episode 277
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Cold sweat dripped down Yoo Sung-hyun’s face as he grasped the true nature of that technique, and he couldn’t help but feel considerable tension.
He’d thought he only needed to be wary of the Forbiddens who had drawn out their demonic energy.
But this was unexpected.
He would face them in the finals after defeating the Forbiddens.
It doesn’t look easy.
Of course, he had noticed Gamus’s strangeness from before.
Was it because the atmosphere felt off?
That wasn’t the reason.
“…Sung-hyun, you saw it too, right?”
“…Yeah.”
“Gamus’s soul is halfway pulled out.”
Yoo Sung-hyun nodded at Helena’s words.
Those who had already experienced being in a ghost state could see ghosts like Yoo Sung-hyun could.
Helena could see them too.
That Gamus’s soul was halfway pulled out.
Fiora and Silvanor were also confirming this and breaking out in cold sweat.
Gamus’s soul, halfway pulled out.
And they could also see that something else had entered the empty space left behind.
“…”
When Yoo Sung-hyun closed his mouth like that.
Helena spoke.
“That’s one of the demonic techniques.”
“Demonic?”
“Yeah, I told you before that demons and the demonic are different, right? The demons living in Hell aren’t honestly as evil as people think. On the other hand, the evil demons people commonly imagine are usually the demonic. Beings that contract and corrupt souls.”
Yoo Sung-hyun nodded at Helena’s explanation.
Because he’d heard it before.
But to think that was a demonic technique.
Did that mean he manipulated souls like he did?
He had such a thought, but.
Helena, as if reading Yoo Sung-hyun’s mind, shook her head and answered.
“No, it’s not like that.”
“Hmm, really?”
“Yeah, I know because I’ve dealt with demonic techniques before.”
“…?”
Then wouldn’t that make her a Demon Lord?
Yoo Sung-hyun had that thought for a moment, but.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
Helena asked with sharp eyes widening.
Yoo Sung-hyun shook his head without particular reason.
It had frightened him a little, after all.
In any case, he shook his head as if to say that was how it had come to be.
Helena finished the explanation.
“Essentially it’s a technique that parasitizes one’s own consciousness into another’s body to control them… but I’m not sure who did this… probably.”
“With a sword, it must be an incredibly powerful being. And if it’s connected to the Riescan Kingdom….”
“Yeah.”
Helena nodded in agreement.
Yoo Sung-hyun continued.
“It must be the Sword Saint.”
I knew he looked down on me with displeasure.
But I never imagined he would parasitize his own consciousness into my knight like this.
If the original body’s consciousness was parasitized, could the power be brought along intact?
I didn’t think so.
But if that weren’t the case, the strength displayed was incomprehensible.
Helena explained to me, who couldn’t understand.
“The original body’s power can’t be brought over entirely, but some of it can be.”
“Some of it….”
In other words, what I was seeing was only a portion of his power.
Even just that portion seemed difficult to handle.
If someone told me to shatter the Frost Crystal and the Bitter Cold Veil like that, of course I could do it.
But if they asked me to attack while swinging my sword so lightly and effortlessly like that, it would be impossible.
The hardness was such that even I would need to exert considerable strength to break through it.
From that alone, I could gauge the extent of the gap between us.
Still, I couldn’t give up.
Only by obtaining a weapon imbued with demonic energy could I acquire the conditions to obtain the Necromancer Lord.
“Phew, I need to think about how to win this.”
“…It won’t be easy.”
It was the first time Helena had said something to this extent.
So I tensed as well.
But instead, I nodded as if it were manageable.
My honest sentiment was to try everything possible.
What if I gave it my all?
With such thoughts, I decided I should have all my Minions prepare for any contingency.
Having made thorough preparations, I watched Gamus descending into the Arena with sharp eyes.
I never expected the Sword Saint to act directly.
And.
‘That he would be connected to the Demon Clan.’
That meant the Demon Clan likely had a very deep connection to Helena’s death as well.
I would need to ask Helena about it once the match ended.
1.
The match had seemed destined to unfold exactly as predicted.
But now, everything had changed.
With the emergence of a new catfish—Gamus—the entire narrative had been completely overturned!
The viewers’ reactions were overwhelmingly one of excitement.
From a spectator’s perspective, there was nothing more tedious than watching one side inevitably claim victory.
“Haha, honestly I thought the Demon King would win.”
Then that’s a whole different story lol.
-Named NPCs really are different;;;.
-The Featherwing Knight Order is somewhat famous, but calling them “named” might be overstating it?
-Plus he’s not even the commander?
-He wasn’t this strong even yesterday;;;.
Some raised questions.
The difference from yesterday was indeed suspicious.
But what did it matter?
The majority were enjoying themselves.
Suspicious or not.
The fact remained that special NPCs were powerful.
They assumed Gamus might fall into that same category.
What was fascinating was how intensely viewers were debating who would face this Gamus next.
Most predicted that Yoo Sung-hyun would win.
But couldn’t Gamus be an exception too?
So there was a glimmer of hope that perhaps the Forbiddens could defeat Yoo Sung-hyun after all.
I hope the Demon King loses this time, haha.
Haha, I do like the Demon King, but honestly, if he just keeps winning all the time, it gets a bit much.
-But setting that aside, the Forbiddens are strong too.
Hahaha, though it’d be different if we unsealed Forbiddens’ Maggie.
As supporters of the Forbiddens grew in number.
The Demon King’s fans pushed back.
“And you’re still saying stuff like this even after seeing what the Union is going through because of Apophis lol.”
-Yeah, the Forbiddens are nothing. If you want to beat the Demon King, bring Gamus.
lol they’re clueless about the Forbiddens lol
-They were strong against Dain, but with that kind of breakthrough power, the Forbiddens would be different.
Yeah, what’s even different about it lol
While quite a few did predict the Forbiddens.
The majority still favored Yoo Sung-hyun, the Demon King.
Given his track record so far.
It was far too difficult to ignore.
Especially since Yoo Sung-hyun had ascended Apophis faster than even the single-rank rankers.
And so his fans trusted in that.
I may favor the Demon King.
But many were now predicting that it was time for him to finally stumble, betting on the Forbiddens’ victory.
However, unfortunately.
-Who do you think would win if Gamus fought the Demon King???
-Haha, I really have no idea about that.
-Wouldn’t Gamus win? I can’t forget that overwhelming swordsmanship;;;​
Honestly, I’ll admit that too lol.
-The Forbiddens honestly aren’t even in the same league.
-Agreed.
Even those who cheered for the Forbiddens just in case.
In their honest hearts, far more wanted to see a clash between Yoo Sung-hyun and Gamus.
Should we say the Forbiddens simply weren’t on their radar?
It was true that they were strong.
But had they demonstrated the potential to withstand Gamus and the Demon King, who had shown such overwhelming presence before?
Not a chance.
The vast majority wanted to see a battle between Gamus and Yoo Sung-hyun.
As the conversation flowed in that direction.
The tournament was ripening.
All Round of 32 matches had concluded.
Naturally, Yoo Sung-hyun and the Forbiddens advanced to the Round of 16.
The two would face each other.
The Round of 16 team matched against the Featherwing Knight Order forfeited.
Progressing so swiftly.
Soon the long-awaited Round of 16 match between Yoo Sung-hyun’s team and the Forbiddens’ team drew near.
Whoooosh.
The waiting room was thick with a murderous atmosphere.
The Forbiddens rose from their chairs as if their preparations were complete.
An ominous aura bloomed as though all was ready.
The energy, darkening like black smoke, gradually took on the form of demonic power.
Their leader Zaya spoke first.
“Release all your demonic power.”
“Of course, Leader.”
“Naturally, Captain.”
“I’ll cover from behind, Boss.”
Not a trace of their usual playful smiles remained.
All four bore the weight of unwavering resolve.
Gamus gave it no thought.
He wasn’t unaware of public opinion, but now he had no time to concern himself with such things.
Their greatest mountain right now was Yoo Sung-hyun.
Filled only with the thought of defeating him, I stepped onto the Arena.
And with the brilliant light came the Arena.
As Zaya led the way and stepped onto the Arena bathed in radiant light.
A sound echoed from somewhere.
Tap, tap, tap.
The sound of something walking.
That footstep-like sound felt like a heartbeat to Zaya and the Forbiddens.
Along with the slow, deliberate footsteps.
Someone emerged from the entrance of the Waiting Room on the opposite side from where the Forbiddens had come.
Wearing a crown of black crystal and a twilight mask—if one were to sculpt absolute darkness into human form, would it look like this?
It felt as though darkness itself was walking toward them.
The King of all darkness had manifested in this world and ascended the Arena bathed in light.
For a moment, the Arena that had been so bright just moments ago seemed to darken.
The Forbiddens furrowed their brows at the sight of him.
Indeed, a formidable opponent.
Yet they too unleashed their demonic energy and displayed their full power.
But why was it?
“…They’re not even looking at us.”
“…How absurd.”
“…Tch.”
Keron, along with Beltain and Ired, turned their gaze toward Yoo Sung-hyun’s side as if utterly exasperated.
The Demon King’s team.
They were naturally looking at the Forbiddens.
Yet they gave the impression of looking past them, at someone beyond them.
Of course, the Forbiddens were not unaware.
Gamus.
They could not help but pay attention after witnessing that overwhelming match.
But since the mountain closest to the Forbiddens was the Demon King, Yoo Sung-hyun himself.
They had not given it much thought.
Did the Demon King not even regard them as a mountain to climb?
Their pride could not help but be wounded.
Yet their leader Zaya spoke with composure.
“Do not be disturbed. We are the challengers now.”
He deliberately did not use the word “weak.”
Challengers.
Like those who climb to conquer a mountain.
To conquer that great peak.
They approached with the resolve of challengers.
At Zaya’s words, his comrades also nodded, their eyes gleaming with fierce determination.
They, who had unleashed their demonic energy and reached the brink of battle, faced Yoo Sung-hyun, and he too, upon seeing them, sensed they were no trivial opponent and gave a slight nod.
“Now you’re finally looking at us.”
At Zaya’s words, his teammates laughed.
I prepared myself.
Both hands rippled with violet flames and black darkness.
And surrounding me, my Minions likewise readied themselves.
Helena held a black parasol with an air of composure, smiling faintly, while Fiora transformed with a terrible sound tearing through the air.
The elf Swordsman Silvanor drew his blade and assumed a stance ready to unleash an attack at any moment.
The sheer momentum rising from me alone would have been difficult to withstand.
Yet the Forbiddens remained unmoved.
They too drew upon their full power, channeling their magical energy to its peak.
The special effects of magical energy.
They prepared to face us while wielding those effects.
As the two sides stood locked in confrontation,
the Broadcast Spirit’s cry rang out.
[Let the match begin!!!]

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