The Heavenly Demon Destroys the Tower - Chapter 114

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Episode 114
‘The Flame Celestial Wings are impressive.’
Maybe I should have grabbed more feathers instead of the sword.
Even if they’re one-time use items, wings this powerful are worth their weight.
And on top of that.
‘I didn’t know it could absorb that mist too.’
The crimson fog that marked the boundary between Floor B2 and what lay below.
That barrier, which even the overwhelmingly powerful Laughing-Faced Demon couldn’t penetrate.
The Flame Celestial Wings absorbed part of it without hesitation, opening an escape route for Lee Kang-han.
‘Shin Nyeo said there was an enormous concentration of demonic energy in the red fog zone.’
Yet the wings absorbed it as if it were nothing.
Was the power of the Flame Celestial Wings truly that formidable?
Whoosh. Whoosh.
He hovered in the air, moving the wings.
‘I need to get back inside the tower.’
No more lingering out here.
He decided to return to the First Tower.
The outer wall, now regenerated, was denying entry.
But.
Whoosh!
Lee Kang-han surged forward, fluttering the wings.
Crash!
The tower’s wall shattered completely.
‘Easy.’
As Lee Kang-han stepped inside.
[Wait? Lee Kang-han……? Huh? Where did those wings come from all of a sudden?!]
Shin Nyeo’s voice rang out, startled at the sight of the wings.
Her voice was more welcome than ever before.
“A lot happened down there.”
[Really? What happened?]
“I ran into a massive white mask.”
[……A white mask??]
“Yeah. They call it the Laughing-Faced Demon.”
[What is that?]
He’d suspected something lurked beneath the First Tower.
But he’d never imagined a creature like that.
‘Is it stronger than the Orc Transcendent, Gersh?’
Both were beyond Lee Kang-han’s current ability to measure.
It was hard to say which was stronger.
But instinctively, Lee Kang-han sensed that the Laughing-Faced Demon was the superior force.
Then.
Crackle. Crackle…….
Sparks flew across the alien chat window again.
-◑_◧ : Rejecting my generous offer? That’s harsh, friend.
The white mask’s ID appeared, its expression changed from the laughter of before.
“You still haven’t left?”
As if saying it’d just come by to play in your neighborhood.
The Laughing-Faced Demon, who’d silenced every alien with a word.
-◑_◧ : Next time we meet, I’ll give you the full 108-course torture experience, so look forward to it, yeah?
Each time he posted in chat.
Crackle. Crackle…….
The sparks in the chat window grew more violent.
Then.
-◑_◧ : Well, goodbye! See you next time!
With those final words, he said farewell.
Flash……!
Light flashed across the chat window, and it returned to normal.
-He’s gone?
-Yeah, he’s definitely gone.
-I can’t believe that bastard just vanished out of here
I was genuinely terrified.
And with that came the flood.
The alien viewers who had held back their chat began typing furiously all at once.
“What exactly is that monster?”
Lee Kang-han’s question prompted them to respond.
-You don’t know that one? That’s…
-Don’t say it, not again ^o^ <- you want to see that?
-Oh right, good point
-Yeah if we'd let him keep talking, a demon would've descended on that world
-Exactly. We just missed the chance to climb to rank one
-But isn't he gone from the chat now anyway?
-Then why not just tell us… ^o^
-Please stop using that face, it's so annoying
The damage the Laughing-Faced Demon had inflicted must have been considerable.
Even though he'd already vanished from the chat, the alien viewers were too frightened to speak, preempting their own terror.
'These guys aren't going to be any help.'
Lee Kang-han had that thought as he watched the trembling alien viewers.
-We should cancel the occupation reservation for this human world
-We should submit a recommendation too
-Even if we take a loss, we can't get tangled up with anything related to the Laughing-Faced Demon
-Ugh. I thought this was a risk-free product…
Lee Kang-han blinked at the chat messages that followed.
'Cancel the occupation reservation?'
Humanity, on which eighteen species had simultaneously placed occupation reservations.
When the goblin merchants heard this story, hadn't most of them stated flatly that the species wouldn't last long?
Even if Lee Kang-han defeated the orc.
There were still seventeen towers with active occupation reservations remaining.
The enemy was withdrawing on its own?
'Could meeting the Laughing-Faced Demon actually turn disaster into fortune…?'
Of course, it was only chat.
He'd have to wait and see if the withdrawal actually happened.
It was doubtful that the viewers typing in that chat even had that level of authority.
And even if they did submit a recommendation, there was no way to know how many of the seventeen species would actually pull back.
Still.
'If even one or two of them withdrew, that would be something.'
Then humanity could at least catch its breath.
But the Laughing-Faced Demon.
What kind of being was it, to provoke such neurotic reactions?
'Is it really okay to keep conquering this place?'
As Lee Kang-han felt an unease settle over him.
[Master, Master! These wings—they're a sacred artifact with the Extreme Demon Energy condensed to its absolute limit! Wow… where did you even obtain these wings?]
The ghost Shin Nyeo circled around the wings repeatedly, gasping in wonder.
"I received them from an angel, but they have a duration limit."
Depending on the mana level, it should be true.
They could last anywhere from ten minutes to two hours.
Lee Kang-han turned his head slightly.
He gazed at the Flame Celestial Wings, blazing in a broad arc to his side.
Though they burned brightly, they didn't singe his clothing in the slightest.
[The way you handle the wings so skillfully suggests you already know how to wield the Extreme Demon Energy, doesn't it?]
"No, I have no idea about that. I think it's just because the item's performance is so good."
In fact, even when he'd faced the Laughing-Faced Demon earlier.
Hadn't the extreme power activated of its own accord?
He wouldn't have known the wings had the Extreme Demon Energy condensed to its limit until Shin Nyeo mentioned it.
[Is that so? If you channeled the wings' power through that sword, it would probably be incredibly powerful. What a shame.]
"Through the sword?"
[Yes. The sword is a bit lower in grade compared to the wings, but… the wavelengths seem to match up quite well.]
Well, both are from the Flame Celestial set anyway.
The wavelengths of the power would harmonize well.
Should I try it?
Whoosh.
Lee Kang-han gazed at the sword for a moment.
'I should summon the Celestial Sword Spirit as well.'
To secure reliable support, he summoned the spirit from the Demon Realm Territory.
And then—
"Yawn… Master, did you acquire a new sword this time?"
The Celestial Sword Spirit emerged mid-yawn.
"Ugh… never mind."
When she saw the blade in Lee Kang-han's hand was identical to the last one, disappointment flickered across her face.
* * *
"I've been formally registered in Universe too… aren't the humans giving swords? They should be offering them up immediately, tsk…"
"You loved this sword just fine before."
"Born as a sword spirit, how could I love only one blade…"
As the Celestial Sword Spirit made typical playboy remarks while scanning her surroundings—
"Eep!"
She caught sight of Shin Nyeo standing there with her arms crossed.
Whoosh!
She immediately retreated into the blade.
[W-what? That blood-eyed, hideous ghost was here…?!]
"Yeah."
[Master! When she's around, maybe don't summon me…]
The Celestial Sword Spirit's words came considerably faster than usual.
Shin Nyeo, who had been listening quietly, then spoke.
[I shall provide proper education, sir.]
She said this in a resolute tone.
Whoosh.
She vanished into the blade.
Immediately after—
[Aaaaaahhhhh! Help! Help me, help me, help me!!!]
A piercing scream in a high pitch echoed from within the blade.
"How much time do your wings have left? Finish it quickly."
At Lee Kang-han's words—
The spirit's screams grew even louder.
Whoosh.
Shin Nyeo emerged from the blade.
[I won't do it again, I won't defy you anymore, I'm sorry, I'm sorry…]
Simultaneously, the spirit's pathetic whimpering echoed from the blade.
'Looks like she gave it to her rough this time too.'
He shouldn't have called her the blood-eyed, hideous ghost right after summoning her—of course she'd hear it.
Lee Kang-han shook his head and turned to the main task.
"I'm going to infuse the wings' power into the blade. Lend me your support."
[Wings…? Wow… what is that? It's incredibly strong…? Can you even fit that in here…?]
"It's the same Flame Celestial as all the rest."
[Even so, the caliber feels different… Well, I'll help nonetheless…]
The Celestial Sword Spirit agreed to assist from within.
"Go into the blade."
Lee Kang-han spoke while gazing at the wings.
Then—
Sssshhh…
The sprawling wings of flame drew together into the blade's body.
Whoooosh!
A massive inferno surged up through the sword.
'This power… it's no ordinary force.'
He'd assumed the compatibility would be excellent since both were from the Flame Celestial series.
But it seemed to exceed even that expectation.
[Ahhh… why is it this strong…? The flames keep pouring in…!]
"Are you managing?"
[P-please try using the power…! I can't handle it like this…!]
The Celestial Sword Spirit urged him to put the power contained in the blade to use.
'I should try severing the barrier.'
Lee Kang-han swung the blade toward the barrier blocking the portal entrance.
Screeeech……!
With a crackling roar.
The Barrier split clean in two, following the blade's trajectory.
'What.'
He wasn't even using the Celestial Demon Sword Technique.
Just a simple downward slash.
And yet.
The Barrier that had effortlessly bounced away the Falling Star Barrier.
Cleaved in half with laughable ease before dissolving entirely.
"……How is this so simple?"
[The power contained in the wings appears to be that formidable!]
"Hmm."
The force radiating from the flaming wings was anything but ordinary.
The destructive power was staggering.
But at this rate.
'I'll have to fight Nero before the wings fade.'
Before the wing duration expired.
He needed to use this strength against Nero, who'd locked himself inside.
Lee Kang-han stepped through the shattered portal.
And then.
[Entering the Golden Palace without the owner's permission.]
[The palace owner is extremely enraged.]
A warning message flashed—Nero was furious.
He'd entered the Golden Palace map.
[INOOOOOM!!!]
The moment he stepped inside, Nero's roar thundered through the air.
[How dare you, HOW DARE YOU!!! To refuse my generous offer and enter my Golden Palace uninvited?!]
The colossal bronze statue, already enormous before, had grown even larger.
Hissss. Hissss……!
Smoke billowed from its entire body.
[Chief of thieves! You meet your end here and now!!!]
Whoosh!
Nero's bronze foot rose, ready to crush Lee Kang-han flat.
Already massive to begin with, now grown even larger.
The size difference was stark—like a man crushing an ant beneath his heel.
'Last time, every goblin except their chief was obliterated by that stomp.'
This attack.
He'd need to dodge first, then counterattack.
Lee Kang-han moved with that thought in mind—
Whoooosh……!
But the wings at his back enfolded him protectively instead.
Foot and wing made contact directly.
And then.
Screeeeeech!
Nero's massive sole melted away in an instant.
Smoke poured outward in all directions.
[Kuh, kugh……?!]
The bronze statue staggered back, shocked by the wings' unexpected firepower.
By now, not just the sole but Nero's shins were melting away completely.
He was forced to balance on a single leg.
'Wow…… What's the firepower on these wings?'
Weren't they Rank S+?
No matter that they were one-time use items.
And he was deploying both simultaneously—he'd never expected them to disable Nero, the Floor B2 Golden Palace master, so effortlessly.
'But looking at Nero again, he really does seem weak.'
Last time, he'd created an impenetrable golden Barrier.
Demanding spectators gather—a troublesome foe to overcome.
But seeing him again now.
The moment his leg touched the wings and began to melt, he looked like a pathetic giant.
Especially after just witnessing that white-masked figure.
Before and after were starkly set against each other.
And yet.
[You thieving bastard! Do you think I'll just roll over and take this?]
Nero shrieked, his feet scorched and smoking beneath him.
Squirm, squirm…….
Bronze flesh bulged upward from the severed edges.
The missing feet regenerated in an instant.
Thud!
Nero planted himself upright on the ground once more.
Yet this time, he did not immediately crush Lee Kang-han beneath him as before.
[Mmm…….]
Something cautious had crept into his bearing.
Then.
Zing…….
A colossal golden Barrier materialized near Nero.
'That creature's specialty is erecting barriers, I see.'
Since trampling hadn't worked,
he was raising a shield first to assess the situation.
In that case.
'I need to press the attack from my end.'
Swish.
Lee Kang-han raised the Flame Celestial Sword and concentrated all his firepower into it.
The two wings protecting Lee Kang-han converged at the blade's tip.
Whoooosh……!
A pure white inferno blazed upward in a towering column.
[My limit…… my limit is approaching……!]
A keening cry rang out from within the sword.
Lee Kang-han let out a low chuckle.
"Cheonma Divine Arts."
He spoke the name of the Cheonma Divine Arts.
The Cheonma Wrecks the Tower (serialized)
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