The Game of a Legendary Genius Dark Mage - Chapter 328

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Episode 328
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7.
The original plan was to head toward the Dog Hole without assisting Yoo Sung-hyun.
Yet unease had inevitably settled in the hearts of the party members.
And for good reason.
A Demon of noble rank operated on an entirely different level than those of superior status.
Could Yoo Sung-hyun truly escape unscathed while facing a Baron-class Demon alone?
That was the greatest source of doubt.
While Brisia and Stoneheart worried in such a manner,
Barbaros and Will, who had originally appeared to be Yoo Sung-hyun’s companions, were somewhat different.
“Let’s go now!?”
“If we don’t hurry, Yoo Sung-hyun might have already arrived.”
Brisia and Stoneheart regarded Barbaros and Will with expressions suggesting they didn’t quite understand their words.
Yet knowing that no explanation would convince them,
the two offered none from the start.
Thus, the four of them proceeded to the Dog Hole.
Brisia and Stoneheart blinked their eyes repeatedly upon seeing Yoo Sung-hyun waiting there, their expressions turning bewildered.
He had arrived before them and was waiting?
Unable to comprehend that capturing the Demon Realm Baron had been faster than their own efforts, they wanted to say something upon seeing Yoo Sung-hyun,
yet they could not.
“Let’s go.”
At Yoo Sung-hyun’s casual words, they couldn’t even muster a response.
As Yoo Sung-hyun spoke thus,
they confirmed the sealed Demons through the Dog Hole and managed to escape from that Treasure Vault with maximum speed.
Once the entire party had withdrawn, Brisia and Stoneheart couldn’t help but admire Yoo Sung-hyun inwardly.
‘Truly, even after witnessing Black Star, I see that beings beyond standard classification exist at any time.’
‘The strong are truly formidable.’
Brisia and Stoneheart regarded Yoo Sung-hyun with gazes of reverence as they harbored such thoughts.
Sensing the weight of their admiration, Yoo Sung-hyun scratched his cheek awkwardly, and afterward they returned to the place where they had first encountered Black Star.
Naturally, Yoo Sung-hyun’s team arrived first.
Upon seeing the empty, desolate space, everyone let out a soft exclamation.
“Tch, I never thought we’d be first.”
“Neither did I.”
“It’s because we’re with Yoo Sung-hyun.”
“Of course.”
Watching the two display such pride, Yoo Sung-hyun stood awkwardly.
What was there to say here?
He should simply remain silent.
As time passed with everyone gathered,
Conversations of all sorts naturally arose between them.
How long would the other teams take?
And what would the next mission be?
When the topic of the next mission came up, Brisia, Stoneheart, and even Will thought there might not be any additional missions.
But Yoo Sung-hyun and Barbaros believed there would be another mission.
They didn’t think he would have used the word “war” without reason.
Moreover.
‘For an Almighty-tier scenario, this falls far short.’
So Yoo Sung-hyun and Barbaros were nearly certain.
An infiltration mission?
It had been difficult.
But if it had ended at this level, it would have been manageable even for a Legendary-tier scenario.
That’s why they were half-convinced.
Above all, Barbaros thought.
‘The scenario can’t possibly end like this.’
He believed the story ending this way lacked plausibility.
Because “war” implied something far greater would occur.
So far, the Riescan Kingdom hadn’t shown anything particularly significant.
—Hmm.
At that moment, Helena was about to speak directly.
But Yoo Sung-hyun shook his head.
Spoilers were a bit much.
If it was something he’d experience anyway, hearing about it beforehand wasn’t something Yoo Sung-hyun preferred.
Just as they were waiting like that.
Several other teams managed to arrive.
Some were quite wounded, and some teams had suffered severe injuries, but quite a few teams appeared relatively unscathed.
However, they all shared one thing in common.
They were somewhat astonished upon seeing Yoo Sung-hyun’s team.
And understandably so.
“…To return from the Marquis Territory without a scratch….”
“They must be formidable operatives.”
“I’ve heard that name before. Necromancer Lord Will Baghdad.”
“Impressive skill for someone so young.”
“But those two standing beside that Will seem far more powerful.”
“Ah, you mean Yoo Sung-hyun and Barbaros?”
Given the scenario’s setting, the names of Yoo Sung-hyun and Barbaros were apparently well-known, and the other teams recognized them readily.
Thus all five teams gathered together.
And judging by their expressions, each bearing considerable pride.
It seemed none of them had failed their missions.
Not long after they had all assembled like this.
Tap, tap, tap.
The sound of footsteps echoed once more.
Chaos stepped inside.
In that same moment, Chaos took human form, and as it did, a wave of Chaos rippled through the hall—every wound that had been inflicted vanished without a trace.
And Chaos became Black Star, greeting them with genuine warmth.
“You’ve all done excellent work.”
The sudden healing of wounds by Chaos was astonishing enough.
But when Black Star spoke those words—
The faces of everyone present overflowed with pride.
Such a figure acknowledging them like this.
There was no choice but to be moved.
Yet that was not the end.
Black Star looked upon them and spoke with commendation.
“I’m relieved that everyone succeeded in the mission. Now we can directly infiltrate the Demon Realm from Helena’s Underworld.”
It was essentially a declaration of victory, and everyone erupted in cheers.
Normally, silence would have filled the hall.
But Black Star showed consideration, and silence did not fall—sound leaked out.
“That’s right!!!”
“Kyaaaa!!!”
“Finally!!!”
“Victory!!!”
While everyone rejoiced with intoxicated expressions.
Yoo Sung-hyun and Barbaros did not relax their vigilance.
They were certain it was not yet over.
Yet what was this?
“I will provide rewards to all of you, so you may return.”
“…?”
“Huh???”
At Black Star’s words, Yoo Sung-hyun and Barbaros tilted their heads in confusion, but the others were all in a festive mood.
And Will, who had initially thought there would be no additional missions, also sensed something amiss and looked puzzled.
Then Black Star spoke.
“I will provide individual rewards, so please come forward one by one as I call your names and receive your compensation. You’ve all worked hard.”
At those words, the team members stepped forward one by one, received their rewards with joy, and left the hall. Watching them depart happily, the others too seemed eager to anticipate what they would receive.
As they were called one by one and departing.
Yoo Sung-hyun’s team members began to be called as well.
Stoneheart first.
“It was truly an honor to be with you.”
Brisia as well.
“If fate allows, I hope we meet again.”
After the two departed.
Through the window, I could see the two of them disappearing with cheerful waves of farewell.
Now only Yoo Sung-hyun, Will, and Barbaros remained.
Of the three, Barbaros was called first.
“I shall take my leave.”
After Barbaros spoke those words and departed.
Barbaros, who should have appeared outside the window after receiving his reward, was nowhere to be seen.
‘What’s going on?’
Yoo Sung-hyun immediately sensed something amiss and tilted his head in confusion.
He didn’t think it could be a trap set by Black Star.
And he couldn’t imagine anyone other than Black Star wielding Chaos in such a manner.
Then what was it?
While Yoo Sung-hyun pondered this mystery.
Will was called next.
“I shall also take my leave.”
Will departed down the Corridor, his words carrying a note of resolve.
Just as expected, Will too failed to appear outside the window.
And Yoo Sung-hyun could now be half-certain.
‘It seems the three of us have a new mission.’
In that moment.
A voice called out my name.
However.
“It is your turn, Lord.”
The words were extraordinarily formal, and as Yoo Sung-hyun expected, he proceeded inside to find.
A room where I could meet with Black Star alone.
And the moment Black Star spotted me, he dropped to one knee and bowed his head.
“I greet the future Overload.”
“Ahem.”
I had anticipated this, but still.
Seeing such a transcendent being bow before me was honestly somewhat burdensome.
Though by now I should have grown accustomed to it.
With that thought, I nodded my head.
“You’ve come to personally console Will’s spirit.”
“…Rather, I came to inherit the Necromancer Lord…”
I was about to use formal speech out of habit, but switched to casual speech instead.
Somehow, Black Star seemed to smile faintly at this.
“I see. I had anticipated you were a considerate person, but you are far warmer than expected.”
“…???”
Was there anything warm about what I just said?
Now he wasn’t just hearing what he wanted to hear—he was hearing things I never even said.
I tried to object, but held my tongue.
Black Star continued speaking.
“Since the world’s will exists, there is nothing more I can accomplish, but I understand you have plans after inheriting the Necromancer Lord.”
At those words, Yoo Sung-hyun nodded as well.
Had he heard this from the Black Star of the present, not the past?
Or had he deduced it himself?
There was no way to know for certain.
Yoo Sung-hyun nodded, thinking that this was indeed befitting of a transcendent being.
The next destination was Badia, a city of the Riescan Kingdom and also of the Valian Empire, a place where the war with Wiron never ceased.
That was where I intended to go.
“I plan to head to Badia.”
“An excellent decision, my lord. Are you seeking to learn about the Riescan Kingdom?”
“Indeed.”
“Moreover, war there has always been drenched in blood. And the future Sword Saint is scheming something in that place. Therefore, if you go immediately after inheriting, I believe I can guide you down the path of blood.”
The path of blood?
It carried an ominous weight.
Yoo Sung-hyun pondered deeply.
Then.
“The future me asked me to convey this message to you. And….”
Yoo Sung-hyun looked at Black Star as he spoke.
He could see Black Star offering a single lustrous drop of crimson blood.
Yoo Sung-hyun’s eyes widened at the sight.
Was it acceptable to give something like this?
Such a thought crossed his mind.
Black Star smiled warmly with a gentle laugh and spoke to Yoo Sung-hyun.
“I have already given rewards to the others, and it is only natural to present such a gift to the Lord who has rendered the greatest service. This level does not deviate from the world’s will.”
Hearing this, Yoo Sung-hyun felt reassured and accepted the lustrous crimson droplet.
In an instant, the blood droplet flowed into Yoo Sung-hyun’s body.
Then.
Whoooooosh——!!!
A crimson light seeped from Yoo Sung-hyun’s body.
Immediately after, it dyed the entire room red alongside Black Star.
As if the entire space itself were being painted in blood.
Before I could even comprehend what was happening.
System messages appeared before Yoo Sung-hyun’s eyes.
[『Blood Lord』 absorbs the Almighty-grade item, 『Mythic Blood』.]
[『Blood Lord』 seizes an opportunity for awakening.]
[Conditions are generated.]
[『Mythic Blood』 absorption (Complete)]
[Exclusive item, 『Tome of Blood』 remaining skills (10/10) (Complete)]
[『Massive Blood』 acquisition (Incomplete)]
Only one final condition remained to be fulfilled.
And as for the vast quantities of blood required—
“I believe it shall be satisfied upon the battlefield created by the future Sword Saint.”
Once again, I had received something extraordinary.

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