The Swordmaster Wants To Live Peacefully [EN]: Chapter 92

Swordmaster Wants to Live in Peace – 92

Grand Lotus (17)

Shua-Niel was in Seo Yeon-jeong’s car, speeding down the highway from Sehyun City to Seoul.

It was because of Yoo Seong-woo’s order to bring Shua-Niel.

Seo Yeon-jeong was Yoo Ji-woo’s secretary, but not a Diver, so she waited at the headquarters in Sehyun City, received the order, and picked up Shua-Niel.

‘I could have won against the Twin-Mage Sands…….’

She wasn’t in a good mood, probably because she was forcibly pulled out of the game.

Sitting in the passenger seat with her arms crossed, she made her discomfort obvious. Seo Yeon-jeong glanced at her and said,

“I’m really sorry. It was an urgent matter, so I had no choice.”

“……It’s okay. I’m not blaming you; I’m just angry at myself.”

If I had tried a little harder, I might have finished the game faster…….

If I hadn’t spent three minutes teabagging [a taunting gesture in video games] on top of the enemy I killed, gloating, I wouldn’t have been dragged out in the middle of the game.

After finishing her self-reflection, Shua-Niel looked out the window with a calm face.

As she got closer to Seoul, an ominous power that sent shivers down her spine reached her skin.

‘……He’s made a big mess. That damn elf.’

The World Tree is a sacred being.

A being that gives, not takes from others.

A symbol of abundance that sends infinite love to its sons and daughters.

That symbol of abundance had now become a symbol of death.

A black tree towering on the mountain.

The tree, which continued to grow in size, emitted a stronger energy as it grew larger.

“Yoo Seong-woo… I know why you called me.”

As expected, this was something that couldn’t be solved without her.

At least among those living on this land, she was the one who knew the most about the World Tree.

Shua-Niel closed her eyes and recalled.

The game screen.

‘I shouldn’t have teabagged back then…….’

* * *

“Kugh! This is insane!”

“……Gasp!”

While the Barrier Team set up the barrier, the Guard Team protected them.

The Guard Team was led by Baek Woo-hyun and Hong Seo-hwa, and consisted of several A-class Divers.

“This is freaking tough?! Is all the aggro [attention from enemies] being drawn to us?!”

“Most of the aggro will be drawn to Master! It’s much louder over there!”

“Your ears are sharp!”

Baek Woo-hyun and Hong Seo-hwa stood at the forefront, swords in hand, cutting down or deflecting the black roots pouring down from the sky.

Other Divers were deploying barriers near the Barrier Team, protecting them intensively.

Hong Seo-hwa and Baek Woo-hyun moved their feet quickly, swinging their swords.

The lightning and flames wrapped around their bodies danced and swayed, blocking the attacks of the black tree.

They dodged the roots that suddenly sprang up from the ground with superhuman reflexes, and cut down those falling from the sky with their swords.

The unknown pressure emanating from the black tree added to their burden, making it difficult enough just to stand their ground.

They had to be grateful just for the fact that their feet were still on the ground.

While the two were busy dealing with the roots in the front, a barrage of magic poured in from the rear.

It was the magic of the mage Divers, led by Yoo Ji-woo.

Dozens of fireballs fell, causing the roots to falter.

And at the same time, a loud noise was heard from the direction where Yoo Seong-woo would be.

It was Yoo Seong-woo’s attack to prevent all the aggro from being taken away by the previous barrage.

Moreover, it completely stole their aggro, and the tree temporarily stopped attacking.

If this continued, the burden on Yoo Seong-woo would increase, so Hong Seo-hwa spewed flames, and Baek Woo-hyun unleashed electricity.

“Kuaaaaaaa-!!”

“Haaaaaa-!!”

* * *

‘This is hectic.’

While Baek Woo-hyun and Hong Seo-hwa were dealing with the roots while standing on the ground, he had no time to set foot on the ground.

He was engaged in aerial combat, stepping on the tree roots that sprang up from the ground or fell from the sky to pierce him.

The concept of ground and sky disappeared.

The existence of up and down disappeared, and his semicircular canals [inner ear structures responsible for balance] spun about a hundred and ninety times.

Yoo Seong-woo moved constantly in such an environment, wielding Ilseong.

He could have taken out Samjeong and scattered flames, but it seemed that the flames of Samjeong had gained resistance in that short time, and the fire didn’t catch well.

‘……Hmm, it seems like the others are doing better than I thought.’

He moved, stepping on the roots that were rushing in from all directions.

A movement that seemed to defy gravity. If others had seen that sight, their mouths would have dropped open.

How many minutes had passed like that?

Yoo Seong-woo was planning to buy as much time as possible, so he continued the battle while minimizing the consumption of his already depleted stamina.

After fighting in the air for dozens of minutes, he finally set foot on the ground and exhaled a long breath.

‘I’m really fighting all day today.’

In the meantime, he had only about 20 minutes of rest.

Still, it was better than fighting for three days and nights in another world.

At that time, the difficulty of the battle was lower than now, but at the time, he was so exhausted that he thought he was going to die.

‘I’ll probably collapse and sleep when this is over…….’

Thinking that, Yoo Seong-woo jumped up again and rotated his body.

The roots brushed past various parts of his body.

Since his body was already full of scratches, he didn’t care much about the passing wounds.

That much would heal quickly anyway.

Reaching out, he grabbed one of the roots and pulled it. Using it as propulsion, he shot forward at a rapid speed, then swung Ilseong in all directions, splitting the roots.

The black roots fall to the ground.

He once again stretched out his foot and stepped on the remaining roots, then kicked off.

Changing direction dozens of times in the air, he occasionally scattered sword energy, striking the black tree.

In the meantime, a sound came from the radio hanging on his waist.

-Barrier activation preparation complete! Please retreat! We will activate in 5 seconds!

Without even thinking about whose voice it was, Yoo Seong-woo quickly retreated and unleashed a large sword energy.

The red sword energy, cutting through the air, cut down the obstructing roots and struck the main body.

It didn’t inflict a large wound, but it would buy some time.

Quickly retreating to the back, as predicted, the barrier was activated.

Yoo Seong-woo stared at the unfolding barrier, still holding Ilseong in his hand.

The first was the Osaek Mudang Association [Five Colors Shaman Association].

A large number of talismans centered on the black tree drew a circle, and the sound of bells began to be heard.

A strange fog began to form as the wind blew, and murmuring incantations tickled the ears.

The number of talismans gradually increased and soared into the sky.

They stuck to the black tree and completely enveloped it, emitting a red aura.

“Oh.”

It was a sight to behold.

Perhaps because there weren’t many opportunities to leisurely appreciate the esoteric arts of the Osaek Mudang Association, it was a landscape that held a sense of mystery.

Five-colored mist and talismans written in red cinnabar [mercury sulfide, used in traditional ink] on yellow paper.

The noisy but clear sound of bells filled the space, forming a kind of formation.

Yoo Seong-woo was able to analyze a little bit of the esoteric arts of the Osaek Mudang Association unfolding before his eyes.

‘……Are they exercising divine power based on shamanistic beliefs? It’s similar to the priests of another world, but slightly different.’

They would be a troublesome type to turn into enemies. None of the powers related to gods are easy to deal with.

Still, Kim Yoon-joo and Cheonshin, who were big shots in the Osaek Mudang Association, seemed to be pushing him, so it would be okay for the time being.

While all the talismans were attached, the black tree moved its roots here and there to escape from the strange power and resisted, but soon all movement stopped.

The black tree, which had been rampaging as if time had stopped, had stopped.

Its growth as well.

Next was the time for the Magic Tower, the second seal, to exercise its power.

A large magic circle floated on the ground, centered on the black tree.

The magic circle, which soared as if scanning from the bottom up, split into six in the air and enveloped the black tree like dice.

It wasn’t at the level of great magic, but it was an excellent seal, as much as they had poured in skilled magicians.

And finally, the third seal, a collaboration between the Osaek Mudang Association and the Magic Tower.

“……What? Why aren’t they doing it?”

But there was no sign of any special magic.

The activation of the barrier was delayed, as if something was wrong.

Yoo Seong-woo frowned and quickly moved to where they were.

And there, he was greeted by a strange scene.

Soldiers were surrounding the Divers with guns.

They hadn’t fired yet, just standing there pointing their guns.

The Divers did not resist in order to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.

If a free-for-all started, the Divers would be able to kill all the soldiers, but the damage on the Divers’ side would be considerable.

Besides, there were civilians mixed in with the Osaek Mudang Association.

Yoo Seong-woo frowned as he looked at the soldiers.

‘……That gun.’

It was the same gun that the elves used. Confirming that, Yoo Seong-woo jumped high and fell to the center.

All eyes were on him, and the soldiers also pointed their guns at him.

Then, growling, he said.

“Put down your guns, you bastards.”

The thick murderous intent emanating from him.

A raw ferocity that could not be endured unless one had been to the brink of death.

It happened so suddenly. Without giving the soldiers’ commander time to speak.

With just that, the soldiers cowered in fear and unknowingly put strength into their fingers on the triggers.

Gunshots rang out several times.

However, the bullets fired from the guns did not hit anyone.

This was because Yoo Seong-woo’s sword, which moved at the same time as the gunshots, deflected all the bullets and slammed them into the ground.

Yoo Seong-woo looked at the soldiers and said.

“You shot first?”

And the next moment, Yoo Seong-woo’s sword moved.

Once forward, once backward.

A red line was drawn in the air, and all the guns the soldiers were holding were cut in half, turning into mere lumps of metal.

He wanted to cut off their necks, but they were just soldiers.

Yoo Seong-woo knew well because he had lived in Korea. That soldiers have to do what they are told to do from above.

Yoo Seong-woo didn’t stop there and forcefully threw a small mass of aura.

The aura mass, which flew like a bullet, destroyed the snipers’ sniper rifles that were watching this way from afar.

Yoo Seong-woo, who had taken the initiative in the situation in an instant, said.

“Barrier Team, continue.”

At Yoo Seong-woo’s words, the Osaek Mudang Association and the magicians moved.

The soldiers moved without guns to stop them, but their path was blocked by the Guard Team Divers drawing their weapons.

The soldiers, who had no ability other than guns, had no choice but to retreat.

They might win with guns, but they couldn’t stop them with their bare hands without guns.

Yoo Seong-woo scanned the soldiers with his eyes. To find out who the commander of the soldiers here was.

His eyes moved here and there for a moment, and after a while, he was able to find a man trembling behind the soldiers.

It was a man whose rank on his chest was several steps higher than the others.

Yoo Seong-woo pointed at him with the tip of his sword and said, gnashing his teeth in anger.

“You there, come out. I’ll give you 3 seconds. Prove that what’s on your shoulder isn’t just for show.”