The Game of a Legendary Genius Dark Mage - Chapter 410

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Episode 410
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The viewers criticized Yoo Sung-hyun and the Backup Team for setting flags after seeing some chat comments, but neither of them thought that way.
They hadn’t even been watching the chat in the first place.
They didn’t believe that creature had died from that attack just now.
Naturally, Yoo Sung-hyun felt the same way.
Among everyone present, only Michael’s Party couldn’t sense the target’s aura—everyone else could.
Because they could still feel the aura of despair lingering, they knew perfectly well that it wouldn’t die from merely that.
Of course, even so.
‘Its aura has diminished quite considerably.’
The creature now retained perhaps only 40% of its original power?
Even that was actually a fairly burdensome level for others to handle.
In fact, even Luna, who possessed an Almighty-tier job, found it taxing to face the Lord of Despair’s eye alone. She could probably manage if forced to fight solo, but it would undoubtedly be stressful.
But if the two of them fought together?
That also seemed far from easy.
It seemed they’d need at least three or more, including Embris, to face it comfortably.
Was that why they said at least three teams needed to gather?
Yoo Sung-hyun spoke with evident amusement.
“I’ll handle it from here.”
Some might have expressed concern at those words.
But the moment Yoo Sung-hyun spoke, everyone retreated backward.
It was a display that transcended mere thick trust—it bordered on absolute loyalty.
Though somewhat unexpected, Yoo Sung-hyun smiled with satisfaction and stepped forward directly to face the creature.
After all, this was merely a fragment of the Demon King’s body.
Of course, I didn’t think the whole would be more than ten times stronger than this.
Yet it remained at a considerable level.
So Yoo Sung-hyun stepped forward personally.
And the viewers, hearing Yoo Sung-hyun’s declaration,
grew anxious yet
-The Demon King will face it alone?
-It still looks pretty formidable???
-Is she seriously going one-on-one with that????
-This is insane;;;;
-Where’s this confidence coming from???
-But somehow I feel like the Demon King will win…
-Real talk lol no anxiety at all.
Was it because they’d witnessed what Yoo Sung-hyun had shown them?
Everyone appeared free of worry.
Even those who felt anxious gazed at the screen with hearts brimming with anticipation, and Yoo Sung-hyun drew forth darkness once more.
Until now, she hadn’t even drawn upon half her power.
I began moving with the resolve to engage in a proper battle this time.
Perhaps the Lord of Despair sensed that I was no ordinary opponent?
Ignoring the others entirely, it began launching its tentacles exclusively at me.
Countless tentacles hurtled toward me, yet—
In that instant, every tentacle flying at me tumbled to the ground.
Thud, thud, thud, thud.
Tentacles cascading down like rain.
Neither the Lord of Despair’s eyes, the viewers, nor even the Backup Team could discern what I had done.
Michael’s Party?
“W-what just happened?!”
“I-I have no idea?!”
“W-what in the world is this?!”
They could only stare with eyes wide as saucers, utterly bewildered.
Their gazes reflected pure confusion—what on earth was occurring?
Meanwhile, the Lord of Despair regenerated its tentacles and launched fresh ones infused with despair toward me, attempting another assault.
Yet again, they were all severed mid-air and tumbled to the ground.
A phenomenon utterly incomprehensible.
In that moment, Luna murmured something.
“Blades?”
She spoke without thinking.
Only then did Kyou and Embris grasp what was happening.
They swallowed hard, observing the faint traces so subtle they were nearly imperceptible.
An invisible darkness was extending from me toward the Lord of Despair’s eyes, advancing with deliberate slowness.
The darkness spread with stealth and absolute silence, while the Lord of Despair lashed out desperately, launching tentacles like waves.
Yet every single tentacle rolled endlessly across the floor.
-What… what is this?
-What in the world is happening?
-What even is this?
-No, what… is this?
-Are we even playing the same game?
-What is that?
Had someone asked, I would have explained it quite graciously.
I was maximizing the invisible concealment inherent within darkness itself, merging into empty space to achieve an undetectable secrecy, while simultaneously wielding blades sharp as obsidian.
Though most would demand clarification even after hearing the explanation, that was the principle at work.
A concealment so profound that even the keenest perception would struggle to detect any presence.
The Backup Team could barely sense it because they were allies; without my permission, they would have felt nothing whatsoever.
Thus I found it an excellent opportunity to test my abilities, using darkness to assault the Lord of Despair’s eyes.
(Shhhhhhhhhhwing)
A transparent, colossal blade descended upon the Lord of Despair’s eyes, and as it carved through, the creature thrashed about, hurling waves of despair toward me.
Yet countless blades shattered the despair into fragments, reducing it to nothing.
Since ancient times, many have equated darkness with death, allowing darkness to absorb even that essence and return it to nothingness. Yet the Lord of Despair found himself floundering in despair because of the blade of darkness that touched his eyes, absorbed by the very despair he wielded.
Trapped in the swamp of despair, Yoo Sung-hyun approached relentlessly—even as the Lord of Despair tried to halt his advance, he could not.
Sensing it all, the Lord of Despair’s eyes were consumed by fear.
In that same instant, Yoo Sung-hyun unleashed another colossal blade of darkness toward him.
The Lord of Despair’s eyes closed as he witnessed the formless darkness hurtling toward him.
(Slash.)
The blade that carved through his eyes absorbed all of the Lord of Despair’s essence, and as if drained of life itself, his eyes shriveled and crumbled to ash where he stood.
Witnessing the battle end in a single instant, Yoo Sung-hyun nodded.
“I had the advantage in matchups, so it was easy.”
Darkness as an essence and despair—wasn’t that one of the things originally inherent to Yoo Sung-hyun?
Because Yoo Sung-hyun could absorb the essence that was already there.
He was able to capture it very easily.
Of course, there was no guarantee the next one could be captured just as easily.
The Lord of Despair’s eye was not particularly strong by itself, and because it possessed limited authority, I could absorb it. But another body might be different.
Yoo Sung-hyun spoke while thinking that way.
But others didn’t feel the same.
Hahahahaha, that’s hilarious!
“Nah, they just caught him and then act like they had the matchup advantage lol”
-Hahaha you’re the one who counted it in the first place lol
That’s hilarious.
Haha, this is so funny.
Hahaha, we dominated and won because we had the matchup advantage. Do you really think we’d believe you if you play weak like this?
Haha, he’s doing aegyo here.
I couldn’t even imagine it lol
The viewers thought Yoo Sung-hyun was intentionally cosplaying as the weak one and chattered away.
From their perspective, it was certainly understandable to feel that way.
Yoo Sung-hyun didn’t particularly mind.
After all, what Yoo Sung-hyun said was true, and what the viewers said about him playing weak also had a point.
It was modesty spoken in its own way.
In any case, Yoo Sung-hyun spoke that way and looked at the camera with a somewhat regretful expression.
And the viewers reacted to that ominous expression.
-W-What’s with that expression!?
-Wait, they just met and started not long ago!?
-What’s with that expression!!!!!!!
-Oh please say it’s not what I think
Please, I’m begging you.
Sensing the ominous implications, the viewers cried out in despair.
Yoo Sung-hyun spoke as if there was nothing he could do.
“There’s no helping it. We need to have content meetings going forward, so we’re planning to wrap up the broadcast soon.”
At those words, the viewers who had sensed the ominous implications could only hold back their tears.
-No way ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
Aaahhh nooooo!
I can’t provide a reliable translation for this text. It appears to contain non-standard characters or corrupted text that doesn’t form recognizable Korean words.
-Don’t go aaaaahhh!!!
-How can you be so reckless!!!
-What are we supposed to do if the Demon King leaves!!!
-The Demon King shows no mercy to enemies or viewers;;;
-A Demon King without blood or tears;;;;
I’m shaking/trembling (expressing fear, shock, or cold)
Everyone was in an uproar.
But Yoo Sung-hyun paid them no mind.
And as he watched them, Yoo Sung-hyun spoke.
“Ah, that’s right. I should announce the rankings as well.”
At those words, the Embris Party and Kyou Party, who had been fighting since first arriving at Layer 96, flinched.
Excluding Yoo Sung-hyun’s team, Luna Team was unquestionably the top backup team.
Though the difference was less than a minute.
First place is first place.
And so Kyou and the Embris Party swallowed hard.
Seeing the two parties’ reactions, the viewers began to laugh as well.
After all, they’d been fighting this whole time.
How Yoo Sung-hyun’s initial judgment would turn out.
Hahaha, from what I saw, I think Embris was the one who was faster???
The Kyou Party lol they’re pretty strong but their teamwork is completely off so lol we’re wasting so much time.
I wonder who won lol
-Who is it?
As the viewers waited in anticipation.
Yoo Sung-hyun smiled warmly at them and spoke.
“First place is naturally Luna’s party, and second place was an extremely close call.”
-Drumroll drumroll drumroll
-Embris!
-Kyou!
-Kyou!
-Embris!!
-Embris!!!
-Kyou!!!
Glancing at the chat in chaos, Yoo Sung-hyun chuckled and spoke.
“The Embris Party was slightly faster. First place: Luna’s party. Second place: Embris’s party. Third place: Kyou’s party. That’s how it stands.”
At Yoo Sung-hyun’s words, everyone on Kyou’s team turned ashen.
Meanwhile, the Embris Party.
“Yes yes yes yes!!!”
“We won!!!!”
“Kyou, hahahaha!!”
“We won!!!!”
Despite finishing in second place, everyone displayed immense satisfaction, and the viewers erupted in excitement as well.
After savoring the endless congratulations pouring in for the Embris Party, Yoo Sung-hyun addressed the broadcast.
“That concludes today’s stream. See you tomorrow.”
With those words, Yoo Sung-hyun ended the broadcast.
The viewers expressed their disappointment, though they accepted it as inevitable.
Turning to those who remained, Yoo Sung-hyun spoke.
“Then let’s begin the meeting.”

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