Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 220

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The first thing I did upon reaching the surface was setting up a research facility.

It was a request I made to the twin sisters to save time, as returning to the underground bunker every time something came up was quite cumbersome.

Of course, the twin sisters’ role wasn’t just building the research facility and stepping back.

‘This will allow us to prepare for research as well as secure a safe zone in advance.’

After constructing the research facility, they would assess the surrounding terrain to find an area suitable for a residence. That was also the twin sisters’ role.

Since construction was their main ability, they also had an eye for identifying spaces where buildings could be erected.

“We can start the research as soon as the sample is secured.”

“Just wait a little, and I’ll get it right away.”

“Haha, take your time! We still have the existing Outer left, too.”

Baekhyun and Go Changseok remained in the research facility.

Baekhyun would conduct experiments using the Outer, and Go Changseok would be next to him, creating experimental tools or crafting items based on the experimental results.

Leaving the research facility to them, Se-un moved towards the sea.

The ice bridge stretched out towards the continent.

Was it due to the will of the Ice Dragon residing in the Blue Mana Circle? The magic of the Blue Tower was surprisingly enhanced, and this ice bridge hadn’t melted despite the considerable time that had passed since its creation.

Thanks to this, Yoo Seoa and several others had already crossed the bridge to the continent.

Se-un was also about to cross over to the continent.

Splash!

A spray of water erupted, and a man leaped onto the ice bridge.

– The constellation, ‘Shining Scales,’ enjoys the refreshing sea on the surface after a long time.

Choi Suchang, a clan member contracted with Forneus, the 30th-ranked Demon King.

He slicked back his wet hair with his palm and bowed his head towards Se-un.

Looking at the scales and fins on his body, he seemed to be properly utilizing the constellation’s power.

“Did you find it?”

“It’s to the west… approximately 1km away. I’ll guide you.”

Splash!

There was no need to stall unnecessarily, so he immediately jumped into the sea.

Since the research facility was already complete, it was best to bring the first sample as quickly as possible.

– The constellation, ‘Shining Scales,’ admires your swimming speed.

“You’re fast…”

Choi Suchang’s speed was remarkable.

The fins on his hands and feet forcefully pushed the seawater with each movement, propelling him forward, and the scales on his body efficiently dispersed the resistance of the water, preventing any reduction in speed.

Indeed, a contractor of Forneus, the demon of the sea.

His power would be a great asset not only here but also in the trials of the sea field that would soon appear.

However.

Whoosh-!

“You’re the one who seems to have a natural talent for swimming?”

Se-un’s speed was by no means inferior to Choi Suchang’s.

Thanks to the Mermaid’s Gills, the Merman’s Fins, and the accessory obtained after defeating the Sea Drake, ‘Wrath of the Sea,’ he faced almost no restrictions underwater.

“I originally… took charge of rescue and search operations.”

“Underwater?”

“Yes. I was a Public Safety Diver… you probably wouldn’t know it.”

Public Safety Diver.

As he explained during their movement, they worked with investigative agencies, becoming part of rescue teams, search and salvage operations, and even participating in underwater crime investigations.

It seemed that the reason for his usual composure was precisely this.

It was, in a way, natural that he had contracted with Forneus.

“Across that coral…”

Although it was said to be 1km away, they were able to reach the area quickly due to their high speeds.

Crossing the half-destroyed coral, likely affected by the meteorite fragment’s impact, they arrived at a sandy seabed.

And on top of it.

“Gurgle- Gurururuk-”

There was a crustacean covered in black liquid, walking on the sand.

It resembled a large lobster, with a sharply protruding horn like a trident and claws of different sizes on each side.

“Stay back so you don’t get caught up in it.”

“…Understood.”

– The Sacred Imprint reacts to the legend of the Blood Wolf.

– The third ability of the Sacred Imprint, ‘@#!%’, awakens.

The left claw of the crab facing Se-un opened, and a dark blue hydraulic pressure was emitted. In response, Se-un brightly illuminated the Sacred Imprint and wielded Durandal.

* * *

Thud!

“…You’ve worked hard.”

It didn’t take long for the Outer to fall. The power of the Sacred Imprint was like a natural enemy to the Outer.

The meager amount of Outer that had leaked from the fragment was no match for Se-un.

The only reason the battle time was prolonged was to secure a ‘sample.’

Rattle, rattle.

Even as the Outer trapped in the sealing container reacted violently, the sealing container never opened.

This sealing container wasn’t made by Se-un.

It was a new sealing container created by Go Changseok, who gathered small fragments of the meteorite that seemed difficult to make into items.

When Se-un handed over the ‘Pygmalion’s Stoneworking Tools,’ which were no longer needed, Go Changseok’s eyes sparkled, and he immediately created the result on the spot.

“Have you identified the meteorite’s location?”

“Yes. It’s not far from here…”

“Then let’s go together.”

“No. I can move it… sufficiently on my own.”

“Okay. Then I’ll move to the continent first, so please bring the sample and the meteorite fragment.”

“Understood. I’ll contact you as soon as a new meteorite fragment is discovered…”

As soon as Choi Suchang received the sealing container, he moved towards the meteorite fragment.

The authority over water he received from Forneus was sufficient to carry the meteorite fragment, and Choi Suchang quickly rose to the surface with a small whirlpool.

This was the advantage of division of labor.

Since he took care of the Outer’s search and disposal, Se-un could immediately go hunting.

Splash!

As soon as he emerged from the sea, he ran towards the continent via the ice bridge.

Even though he had reached the 6th Circle [a level of magical attainment], the Wings of Icarus consumed a significant amount of mana, so he didn’t want to waste mana now when a fight could break out at any moment.

Just as he was about to reach the continent.

[Park Jungpil: Hyung, I found it!]

[Jung Se-un: Then wait for now…]

[Kang Hanchul: I’ll fight first.]

[Park Jungpil: No, wait a minute! I told you to wait! Aish! Hyung, that ignorant guy just ran out! I can’t stop him!]

[Yoo Seoa: I’ll provide support! Come slowly!]

Clan chat messages came from those who had headed to the continent first.

It seemed that as soon as Park Jungpil discovered the Outer, he sent a message, but Kang Hanchul couldn’t wait and ran out.

‘Well, he’s been breaking rocks in the underground bunker. His body must have been itching for a fight.’

Se-un had been too busy lately to even spare time for sparring.

He was about to tell them to wait, but thinking about it, he wasn’t too worried with Yoo Seoa and Kang Hanchul there.

Yoo Seoa had already faced the Outer several times with Se-un, and Kang Hanchul could exert enough power with the meteorite-made gauntlets.

‘Is that it over there?’

Light flickered from a point slightly to the right.

It seemed that Park Jungpil had set off a flare he had prepared in advance to signal Se-un’s location.

Although he trusted them, the Outer was an existence with too many variables, so he didn’t know what might happen. For that reason, he used light footwork to run quickly.

Boom!!

A deafening roar echoed from the arrival point.

At the same time, the ground trembled as if there was an earthquake.

It could have been the impact caused by the Outer, but Se-un was certain that this was the impact caused by Kang Hanchul.

He had already matched moves with him several times, sparred with him, and recently even combined forces to break that hard rock.

Thanks to speeding up, he was able to arrive at the scene faster than expected.

“Hyung, you’ve arrived?”

“What’s the situation?”

“As you can see…”

The surroundings were already in ruins.

The floor, which was already in a collapsed state, couldn’t withstand the impact and cracked, and several rocks were shattered.

Most of all, in the center.

A monster in the form of a giant worm, consumed by the Outer, staggered while spewing bodily fluids.

“He was overwhelming it. Well, he was dealing with it well on his own?”

Yoo Seoa, who had distanced herself, lowered her sword and blankly watched Kang Hanchul’s battle.

That’s how powerful Kang Hanchul’s force was.

Each time his thick fist was swung, waves rippled greatly over the black liquid, as if a boulder had been dropped into a lake.

It tried to spew acidic fluids as if trying to resist, but it was struck directly in the mouth by a fist before it could spew it out.

Every time it tried to hide in the ground, Kang Hanchul slammed the ground to stop it.

It was truly a one-sided battle situation.

Although it was a meager amount of Outer that had fallen from the meteorite fragment, not a proper Outer, its combat power was beyond Se-un’s expectations.

“He’s doing well?”

“I’ll finish it soon.”

Kang Hanchul, who had confirmed Se-un’s arrival, looked only at the Outer and moved forward.

The two fists in front of his chest thumped, and wind pressure burst around him.

Each time the wind pressure touched it, the Outer flinched as if it had been attacked.

It wriggled as if trying to escape, but was it thanks to the power of the meteorite fragment seen in the research facility?

The Outer couldn’t move the segments that had been attacked by Kang Hanchul, as if it had been paralyzed.

Thanks to this, the sight of only a part of its body wriggling separately was like a fish out of water.

Finally, Kang Hanchul, who had reached right in front of it.

– Player Kang Hanchul uses ‘Collision.’

He extended his fist, imbued with the power of an earthquake, without hesitation.

Boom!!

A powerful blow as if imbued with the power of a mountain.

The Outer flinched and tried to absorb the impact, but the gauntlets made from the meteorite fragment blocked its movement.

In the end, the Outer, unable to withstand the impact, caved in, and Kang Hanchul’s fist touched the body of the host that the Outer had consumed.

Splat!

The Outer’s host.

The unidentified worm-shaped monster burst into pieces to the point where regeneration was impossible.

The Outer, having lost its host, wriggled and moved its body to find a new host.

Its speed was quite fast, but Se-un and Yoo Seoa rushed in as if they had been waiting and struck down with their swords.

– Player Yoo Seoa dominates ‘#$!?%’

First, Yoo Seoa’s potential blocked the Outer’s escape.

– The Sacred Imprint reacts to the legend of the Blood Wolf.

– The third ability of the Sacred Imprint, ‘@#!%’, awakens.

Se-un’s authority gradually extinguished the Outer, which was unable to move.

Although it was gradual, its speed was far faster compared to before.

Before even a minute had passed, most of the black liquid disappeared before their eyes.

The battle ended by placing the deliberately left part into the last sealing container made by Go Changseok.

‘Better than expected?’

What Se-un had hoped for was for them to block the Outer’s movements and wait for Se-un.

However, Kang Hanchul’s combat power far exceeded that. To the point where he could break through the Outer’s defense and burst the host.

Originally, he had planned to have Yoo Seoa and Kang Hanchul move together, but with this level of combat power, it seemed that he could modify the plan a little.

“Park Jungpil, what are you doing?”

“Yes?”

“We need to go find the next sample quickly.”

The annihilation of the Outer on the surface.

Its expected time seemed to be brought forward more than he thought.