#232
Clue
Before Harley received a new engraving procedure.
After Baltheon's death in Beorsen, while the south was busy dealing with the aftermath, the warrior party left the scene immediately after summarizing the general situation.
When the Immortal King Hans withdrew, the constant waves of attacks stopped, and the chaos on the continent was somewhat reduced thanks to that, but… there was something they could never put off.
"Gios, you idiot. That's what I said. Should you have followed along so quickly?…"
"…I have prepared it so that you can come back and rest at any time. "You haven't come even once… You're really doing too much, matriarch."
Mr. and Mrs. Chehai and Oliver, the manager of the mansion, wiped away tears.
A simple funeral held at the family tomb attached to the mansion of Zios Calkin, Barony of Legas, Kingdom of Lesk, southwest of the Ion Continent.
Although it was a hastily held funeral, the attendees were not simple.
Not only the entire warrior party, but also nearby nobles, including Baron Legas, who rushed over after hearing the sad news, as well as the royal family and high-ranking priests of the Lesk royal family who had come to this place without a gate.
In fact, a high-ranking noble and member of the death squad had died in the fight against the Immortal King, so he deserved a grand funeral, but it was inevitable as the entire continent was now in a state of war.
Of course, I heard that the flag has already been hoisted in major areas, including the capital, and that there are plans to hold another state funeral at the kingdom level in the future.
'Gios.'
And throughout the funeral.
While I was thinking about how to use Karma, I stopped everything and quietly watched the scene through Heinrich and Harley.
Heinrich has a sad yet benevolent expression.
Through that righteous avatar, sympathy for Geos and prayers that he would be able to be with his family next to God in the afterlife were conveyed.
Harley has a sad yet solemn expression.
Through that barbaric avatar, the sadness of losing a comrade who had been with us for a long time and the recognition of his warrior-like and majestic end were conveyed.
And…
through Hans, a negative and twisted avatar, a sense of insensitivity was conveyed, as if someone had stepped on a bug on the street.
Through Heinz II, a cynical and cold avatar, the indifferent feeling that it was something that could not be helped was conveyed.
It doesn't stop there, but also the avatar's reactions according to each tendency.
Of course, thanks to "Mind Herb" and "Persona" and my mental power that was strengthened to a level different from before, I didn't feel any confusion during the process.
The subject, Han Seong-hyeon, simply exists at the center of all personalities, accepts filtered information, and judges objectively.
'That's the problem, though.'
A self-mocking, bitter smile appeared on his lips again.
'A relationship made only through avatars. It doesn't even exist in the world I live in.'
Since I was objectively aware of every situation, the situations I experienced through the avatar could not help but feel like a game.
Even if it is the death of an acquaintance.
'…I guess I should at least take a walk.'
I was still constantly going outside using "Object Projection," but it wouldn't be a bad idea to just wander around without any purpose.
Even while I am lost in other thoughts for a moment, time passes quickly.
Finally, the funeral was over and the warrior party was busy getting back to work.
"I heard about it. "You defeated the Immortal King this time…"
"You are indeed a saint! Count Calkin was definitely…"
He must have been just waiting for this moment, because the royal family and nobles who were bothering to cling to him were a hassle.
Then, as Heinrich had planned in advance, he entrusted the situation in the south to Harley, making various excuses.
"Then, I will ask Harley to take care of Calcos."
"Kahaha! Leave it to me! "I still have something left to receive!"
The large ax hanging on Harley's back shook as a rough hand struck the tattoo on his chest.
After completing the "Ultimate Evolutionary Lifeform," his normally strong body became even stronger, and he was now a Giant Killer with a weapon he had never used before.
This was also a luxury item made by the dwarf Zaonic, but in reality it was now almost an ornament.
It was obvious that if he wielded it with all his might, it would soon be broken.
'I'm thinking that Howard will use a lot of rare metals to make a new one soon, but at this rate, I don't think that will last very long. Wouldn't something be different if there was Tuwang's imprint?'
It was a problem caused by a lack of ability to strengthen weapons compared to the transcendental body, so if the power of the imprint that amplifies inner energy became stronger than it is now, there might be a solution.
'The ax is the romance of a barbarian warrior, so we can't give it up!'
After the hero party excluding him left.
Harley, who returned to the south alone, helped control the chaos as a member of the death squad, and was finally able to undergo the 'Two King's Imprint' procedure in which two great shamans and about 20 shamans participated.
And it was only natural.
《The entity has met the conditions and achieved enlightenment. The skill "Chalkos-style Battle Engraving" evolves into the special skill "King of Fighting Engraving."
The result was a great success.
***
Inside a spacious tent that can accommodate dozens of people.
"Uggggggeuk—."
"Ugh!"
"Uhm…."
Shaken—
More than twenty shamans who were standing in various places made groaning noises and fell to their seats.
Some people even stumble and fall over and faint.
"Kkeulheul—it's really awful. "I thought it would be successful, but I never thought I would actually groan."
"…Ah, it's cool. As expected, it is a true in-house ledger. Haaa— muscles like steel and a will just as strong as steel…"
"This tastes good again. "Come to your senses, you!"
"Ahh! Ha…Grandma?"
And on the large altar in their center.
Harley slowly opened her eyes while listening to the sounds of her grandchildren arguing next to her.
〈Individual Information〉
-Individual name: Harley
-Race: ???
-Common characteristics: 「Mind Herb」, 「Persona」, 「Bright View Index」, 「
Visiting Eye」, 「Individual Characteristics」: 「Ultimate Evolutionary Life Form」, 「Insanity Tyrant」, 「Biological Auror」, 「Gluttony」, 「Gem Eye: Coercion」, 「Imprint of King of Fighting」 」
-Special note: After pursuing the ultimate as a living organism, he transcended. As long as energy remains, it will regenerate endlessly even if the heart or head is destroyed. Controls madness and converts it into one's own energy. All the imprints on the body were connected and became one. As the number of engraved engravings increases, the associated effects overlap and the effect is maintained at all times.
limbs, torso and head.
I could feel the power of the individual imprints, which had been separate for so long, connecting as one and swaying my whole body.
'That's amazing. It seems that the effectiveness of each engraving has increased by at least five times.'
It also goes without saying that the "Biological Aura" that was affected by it became even stronger.
Even though this is just a basic effect that is maintained at all times, it is possible to strengthen it beyond this by pouring more energy into it.
I was wondering how much this would help since I had already reached transcendence, but I think this would be more than enough help.
"Hmm, that's refreshing."
Sigh—
After roughly examining her body condition, Harley slowly got up from where she was lying down.
As the muscles moved in the process, the strange flame pattern engraved on the body wriggled, showing off its presence.
"Ah…."
"……."
It was just an insignificant movement, but not only the shamans who were sitting on the floor and begging, but even the two great shamans who were directly in charge of the engraving procedure looked at him blankly.
"ok? what?"
Harley tilted her head slightly at the unusual feeling of attention.
As a strong man who reached transcendence, he basically had a strong presence.
A violent feeling of intimidation, as if they were forcing their existence on the world just by remaining still.
However, if his presence until now was just that of a 'fatally dangerous unknown monster', now, in addition to that, an unknown charisma can be felt in him.
The energy pulsates as if alive and brightens the imprint of the entire body, and a strange aura emanates in the process.
It's like—like the majesty of a king.
It was the power of a defeated king.
"…king."
"King…"
The shamans who had been sitting down and groaning gathered themselves together and quietly bowed down on the spot.
The same goes for Jo Son, the great sorcerer standing next to him.
'…Oh, come to think of it, there was a saying like that.'
As Harley blinked at the sudden situation, the story he heard from the old shaman who first engraved the engraving flashed through his mind.
The name Tuwang's Engraving was not just created without any meaning.
It is a fact that has now become obscure because it has been forgotten for hundreds of years, but the shamans here were people who were more sensitive to tradition than anyone else.
In a barren land where only life-threatening struggle determined survival—.
A tradition and oath that has been passed down since the early days when the Chalcos Tribal Alliance was formed under the agreement of several tribes to end the endless war.
〈A person who proves the qualities of a king is appointed as king.〉
This was the proof of such a king.
***
Black and dark Daejeon.
[Then the girl will leave now… Rest in peace…] The
vague figure of the lady who had been giving a report just a moment ago slowly disappeared, and the space was finally enveloped in complete silence.
[Hum.]
However, the silence was immediately broken by a soft exclamation that came immediately afterwards.
By Hans, the immortal king, who sat on the large skull throne placed at the highest point of the large hall and looked down.
He slowly raised one hand and stroked his chest, which had been pierced by the holy sword.
There was already no trace of the injury left, but the energy of the holy sword that still remained there continued to eat away at his energy.
'If I had known it would be like this, I would have cut myself a little harder.'
It wasn't a serious problem, but I couldn't help but feel a little frustrated.
Of course, because Heinrich had such a desperate heart, he was able to reach transcendence.
Hans relaxedly leaned back on his throne.
Even in the immortal city filled with the energy of death, this central place is the most efficient place for his recovery.
It would probably take about a month to completely shake it off, but it was only about three days in Earth time.
'Anyway, it's the seed of madness…. I thought the medium was hidden somewhere, but that revolutionary guy stole it in the middle of it.'
The last and largest piece of 'madness' to emerge from the Gate of the Abyss—and the medium for all the madness currently spreading across the continent.
This was the method that Baltheon used to break down the mental barriers of warriors who had reached the highest level and brainwash them.
Hans took out a small piece of metal from his subspace and looked at it quietly.
Taken from the place where the abyss had opened, it was the only impurity left in a place where everything around it had been cleared away.
I kept it because I thought it might be a clue….
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Tracking, curse summoning, etc.
I've tried many different methods using this as a catalyst, but they all failed, so I thought I was wasting my time.
This time, I was able to obtain information about the Gate of the Abyss through Baltheon and clearly identify its identity.
The one who finally opened the door to the abyss after 30 years of preparation.
An archmage who could have reached transcendence if he had just taken one step forward, but ultimately fell without being able to reach that place due to the mental demons filling his mind.
And also a host containing the seeds of madness that came to earth.
This was part of the item he had at the moment he sacrificed his being to open the abyss.
And that means….
'When using a magic trick, the results you get will be very different depending on how accurately you know the origin and history of the medium.'
This meant that it was possible to reliably track him through this medium.
When he tried to trace something vaguely related, even the immortal king failed, but now that he was able to set the right direction, the situation was different.
Finally, the key to catch the revolutionary guy's tail was in hand.
'Because there's also a spirit orb there.'
A treasure that strengthens mental abilities.
It would also be of great help when holding a large-scale ritual to track down the bastard.
Just as Hans was thinking that, he was playing around with the beads in satisfaction.
Several conditions came together in an instant, and he was suddenly able to instinctively become aware of a certain possibility.
To be precise.
It was a synergy between this bead and the 'dimensional barrier relief' in which a whopping 5 million points were invested.
'this? If we do it well…'
Hans has been reading the minds of many people and collecting their thoughts.
It was an enormous amount, as large as the number of people he had executed so far, but it was not a problem for him, as he was a transcendent being called the Immortal King.
However, among the thoughts that had settled in his subconscious, there was one particularly special one.
It was a memory taken from the awakened people collected on Earth, especially those who had reached transcendence.
'Salma.'
Thoughtful information squeezed out by plunging into the abyss into the spiritual body of the Heavenly Demon Emperor, a master of Hyeongyeong who perfected himself and broke away from the mold.
When seen through the mental orb while the dimensional barrier that restricted the awakened was weakened, it had an overwhelming density that was incomparable to other thoughts.
Even though it is just a paragraph that is damaged in some places, it feels so vivid that it feels like you have experienced that place yourself.
'It's not perfect yet… but if I do this well, it will really work, right?'
The result of those three elements coming together.
He's another world.
I was able to find a clue to go to 'Kang Hwan-Gye', the dimension where Salma came from.