Weapon-Eating Bastard [EN]: Chapter 325

Weapon-Eating Bastard – Episode 325

The battle began.

The signal flare was Lee Cheol deploying Cheonra [his unique martial art or technique].

Lee Cheol’s aura, spreading across the sky, was impossible to miss.

The troops, who had been waiting around Soongmoo Lee Ga, moved simultaneously.

It was the prelude to the final battle.

* * *

Soongmoo Lee Ga, West Gate.

“Team 1! Capture the West Gate starting now! Sacrifice your lives!”

The one who shouted in a booming voice was none other than Choi In-ha.

“Team 2! Secure the rear support!”

“Team 3 will support Team 1 with all our might, along with me!”

Following him were Kim Han and Kim Bo-sung.

They were young warriors who had been inspired by Lee Cheol the earliest and walked the same path as him.

The weak appearance they had during their cadet days was already gone.

All three had become warriors nearing completion and were taking the lead.

They weren’t the end.

All of them, from the 5th Platoon of the Cadet Corps, who had developed following the boy named Lee Cheol, were here.

They were the young blood of Soongmoo Lee Ga.

They denied Lee Goon-sung’s family and raised upright swords.

Sword energy, as if made by gathering starlight, bloomed in the sky.

The sword strikes wielded by Choi In-ha, Kim Han, and Kim Bo-sung clearly surpassed a certain realm.

4th level, no, perhaps even 3rd level or higher [referring to a level of martial arts mastery].

In particular, Choi In-ha’s sword energy, who had pioneered his own realm while experiencing the Aerial Fortress, contained stronger power than anyone else among them.

Koo-oong!

At that moment, two men landed in front of them.

Choi In-ha narrowed his eyes as he looked at them.

“Great Commanders.”

“Do you still call us that?”

Bloodhowl Great Commander Lee Kwan-joong.

Sky Palace Great Commander Baek Kang-han.

The two landed in front of Choi In-ha, exuding an ominous aura.

“I thought the Bloodhowl Squad went to the South Gate.”

“The Bloodhowl Squad did. But I am not. The Lord is heading there, so there’s no need for me to be there as well.”

Lee Kwan-joong drew his spear.

He was the one who awakened Lee Cheol’s sixth sense a long time ago, but ironically, during the Council of Elders incident, he realized his limits due to Lee Cheol and was the first to accept Lee Goon-sung’s power.

“I know that the three of you are excellent young men, but I can’t let you cross the outer wall like this.”

“I’ll have to stop you here. That is the Lord’s command.”

The magic power of the Bloodhowl Great Commander and the Sky Palace Great Commander flared ominously.

Choi In-ha, Kim Bo-sung, and Kim Han looked at the two and said.

“Our Lord is not someone like Lee Goon-sung.”

The trio already had one lord in their hearts.

“We serve a different Lord.”

“So you’ll have to step aside.”

Three swords were drawn.

The Sky Palace Great Commander and the Bloodhowl Great Commander also raised their bows and spears.

Kwaaaang!

Thus, three young warriors and two mature warriors clashed.

* * *

Soongmoo Lee Ga, North Gate.

It wasn’t young people who were stationed at that place where the mountain met.

“As elders of the family, we can’t just stand by with our hands behind our backs forever.”

“I cannot tolerate this in Soongmoo Lee Ga.”

They were the elders who had left Soongmoo Lee Ga, and the warriors of Soongmoo Lee Ga who followed them.

“…The elders have gone blind. If you surrender to the Lord now, you can save your lives.”

“Turtle Shell Great Commander. Do you really think that the power you have accepted suits Soongmoo Lee Ga?”

“Why do you think it doesn’t suit us? Wasn’t Soongmoo Lee Ga pursuing absolute strength and hegemony?”

The Turtle Shell Great Commander threw off his dark navy robe and raised a huge blunt weapon.

“And do the elders see potential in that side? The difference in military strength is so clear. The elders won’t even be able to capture the outer wall of Soongmoo Lee Ga.”

The elders just smiled.

“We thought so too.”

“But I don’t think so.”

Tremendous magic power erupted from the elders.

Just because they had retired from the front lines didn’t mean they were incompetent.

“You don’t think so… It seems like you’re hiding some power. I’m sorry, but we are the same.”

The Spirit Sword Unit was not moving yet.

Similarly, Lee Baek-cheol, one of the best in the family, was also not moving.

Even if they didn’t move, these people wouldn’t be able to cross the outer wall.

“Let’s see how it goes.”

The elders’ swords fell from above.

* * *

Lastly.

Soongmoo Lee Ga’s East Gate.

“Twin Dragons Squad! Push through like crazy! If you’re later than the guys at the other gates, you’re dead!”

The direct descendants of Soongmoo Lee Ga, the fourth and fifth twins, shouted loudly and raised their magic power.

‘Even though we’re not interested in complicated things.’

‘We can’t just leave the family in this state.’

Kwaaaaa!

The two twins’ magic power ascended.

The world, which had been submerged in the night air, suddenly brightened, and the gates of the outer wall flashed and the bombardment began.

“Don’t back down!”

Koong!

The fourth, who stepped forward, swung his sword.

Soongmoo Lee Ga’s 11th Secret Art.

Defense Stance, Reverse Flow.

Seo Geok!

The shells were cut off.

There wasn’t even an explosion.

The two twins’ sword energy cut off even the rushing aftershock.

“Hold on! Don’t be pushed back! Knock them down!”

“Shoot! Shoot! Now those guys are just reactionaries! Our new Lord is none other than Lord Lee Goon-sung!”

Such shouts of encouragement were erupting from the top of the castle walls as well.

These were the troops who had trusted and fought each other as comrades just a few months ago, or even a few weeks ago.

But now the relationship had changed.

There were no warriors hesitating about that fact.

Since they had already drawn their swords, yesterday’s comrades were nothing more than useless.

“Hyun-jae! We have to push through!”

“I know! You cover me. Follow me, Twin Dragons Squad!”

The Twin Dragons Squad, which was moving while exploding sword energy along with the fourth’s shout, quickly followed behind the fourth.

At that time.

Kwang! Kwakwakwakwang!

In an instant, countless lines poured down on the twins’ front like hail.

“Hahaha! You stupid bastards have come to find your graves?”

Following that, a piercing laughter echoed.

Brushing off the dust that had risen, a woman with crazy eyes walked out.

“…Lee Seol-ah?”

“Sixth? You…!”

“Are you surprised? I’m sorry, but that’s how it is. I decided to bet on Third Brother.”

It was none other than Lee Seol-ah who became the last pillar of the Death God Squad.

From her body, dark black energy was stretching out in streaks.

“But you guys acted all high and mighty and ended up sticking with a bastard who’s nothing?”

It seemed like sparks were flying from Lee Seol-ah’s eyes.

Amidst the pouring shells, the fourth and fifth could only feel a sense of futility as they looked at her.

Lee Seol-ah. She definitely had talent, but she was a foolish younger sister who had gone astray at some point.

Her power had become more than they had imagined.

‘She’s easily 3rd level [referring to a level of martial arts mastery].’

‘No, maybe even higher.’

It was an unbelievable growth rate.

When they thought that it was all thanks to that black energy, it was even more absurd.

“You guys don’t know how great this is, do you? Why are you rejecting this? This is strong. It’s crazy strong. But what can that bastard Lee Cheol give you?”

What does he give.

The fourth and fifth looked at each other for a moment.

Was it because they were twins? They smiled at each other just by looking, realizing that they were thinking the same thing.

“Yeah, well… you might think so.”

“But it’s not like we haven’t received anything.”

“…What?”

Lee Hyun-jae held his sword at an angle.

Lee Hyun-chan held his sword in the opposite direction.

Like a decalcomania, the two’s auras, which exuded a similar posture and similar energy, harmonized.

The sight was like two dragons.

“Lee Cheol. That guy showed us the way.”

“He didn’t pull us along, and he didn’t give us anything, but he showed us the way. The path that we, who had only played and eaten, should walk.”

There were words that were trite, embarrassing, and that they didn’t want to say.

They had already bet their lives on a young brother named Lee Cheol.

And they wanted to see him rise above the Lord… they sincerely thought so.

“Ha! This is really absurd. That bastard went to the South Gate alone right now? Even if he destroys the South Gate alone… what do you think will change? It’s all useless!”

Lee Seol-ah let out a sneer.

There was a decisive and enormous difference in military strength between Lee Goon-sung’s Soongmoo Lee Ga and Lee Cheol’s forces.

It is said that in a siege, the attacking side must have twice or three times the number of troops, but Lee Cheol’s troops were several times smaller.

Moreover, the power that Lee Goon-sung’s Soongmoo Lee Ga possessed was so overwhelming that words could not express it.

“There are still one or two hidden cards on this side. Uncle Lee Baek-cheol is also here, and there’s also the Spirit Sword Unit. Is this the end of your forces? You won’t be able to set foot beyond the wall. What do you think you can do when you’re not even receiving long-range artillery support?”

Lee Seol-ah sneered.

An overwhelming difference in power.

They are moths jumping into the fire.

Moreover, the fire has not even properly ignited yet, so no matter how much the moth throws itself, the fire will not subside.

“Is that so?”

“Is that so? Really?”

The twins answered, trying to act strong.

They, too, initially thought so.

However, Lee Cheol once again showed them the way.

Having seen that path, everyone standing here gritted their teeth and joined the battle.

“Hahaha! Looks like you’ve prepared something. But how pathetic. Seems like they’re finally moving.”

Lee Seol-ah sneered, glancing back.

Thud!

At that moment, a group of warriors in black attire landed behind Lee Seol-ah.

The twins froze the moment they saw them.

‘Spirit Sword Unit…….’

The silent Spirit Sword Unit had begun to move.

Known as the Undying Legion, each individual was said to be at the level of a 3rd-grade warrior.

“Now that even the Spirit Sword Unit has joined, you guys will be crushed without doing anything. You worms.”

Lee Seol-ah burst into loud laughter, “Kyahahaha!”

* * *

The newly appointed Elder Council Head, Royal Prince Lee Baek-cheol, who was idly fiddling with a bow in the courtyard, flicked the wine glass in his hand.

“It has begun.”

He could feel an immense aura erupting from the south.

And starting with that, explosions and battle auras were erupting from the other three outer walls as well.

Soon, Lee Baek-cheol threw away the wine bottle and stood up from his seat.

He looked at the visitors who had come to him.

“Son, it’s been a while.”

“……Father.”

Lee Young-sung and the Ironclad Brigade.

Lee Cheol’s elite warrior squad, personally forged by him, faced Lee Baek-cheol.

“Why did you make this choice?”

“Hmm…… why, you ask.”

Lee Baek-cheol muttered, stroking his chin.

“It’s to become the head of the family, of course. If you’re born as a direct descendant of the Soongmoo Lee Clan, isn’t that the natural course?”

“What do you mean…….”

Lee Young-sung’s eyes wavered slightly.

“What do you think will be left after the fight? That sly brat Lee Cheol has the ability, so he’ll at least weaken Lee Goon-sung’s power. Mutual destruction would be the best. I intend to seize that moment.”

Lee Baek-cheol said as if it were obvious, holding the bow in his hand.

The Sun-Shooting Bow of Yi [a legendary bow said to have shot down nine suns].

A celestial-grade relic from legends, said to have shot down nine suns, was in his hands.

Lee Baek-cheol tapped the bowstring as if he didn’t even need arrows, looking at the Ironclad Brigade.

“But you’re quite lacking. Will that be enough? Your growth is quite remarkable, but…… those who haven’t opened the door cannot reach those who have.”

“That’s why I’m here, Brother.”

Lee Baek-cheol turned his head at the voice.

There stood Lee Tae-hong, a direct descendant of the Soongmoo Lee Clan.

And following behind him was Lee Kyung-hwa.

“……?”

Lee Baek-cheol’s eyes shook.

And soon, he burst into cheerful laughter.

“I thought you’d gone crazy…… but you actually opened the door!”

Lee Baek-cheol’s gaze was directed at Lee Kyung-hwa.

Those who have reached the Mind Sword [a high level of swordsmanship] recognize others who have reached the Mind Sword.

Lee Baek-cheol felt the distinct power surrounding Lee Kyung-hwa.

“But your martial arts skills are obvious without even looking.”

“That’s why Cheol’s warriors are here. They will fill in my lacking parts.”

“Good. You’ll be a good source of amusement until the fight is over.”

* * *

The battle intensified.

Explosions erupted from all four gates, and sudden auras were bursting from inside the Soongmoo Lee Clan.

The limit of the forces Lee Cheol had brought was clear, and they could not achieve any noticeable results other than slowly approaching the outer walls.

A stalemate ensued there.

Perhaps it was amazing enough that they had even managed to create a stalemate against such a massive force.

As the scales balanced.

They appeared.

The black-clad, Lee Goon-sung’s private soldiers.

The Spirit Sword Unit.

No, the Undying Legion.

They are strong.

Putting aside all other forces, they alone could change the tide of battle.

In contrast, with no long-range artillery support or magical support, the only result left for Lee Cheol’s forces, composed purely of warriors, was defeat.

And so, once again, Soongmoo Lee Clan, South Gate.

“Maknae [youngest]. Is this the end of what you’ve prepared?”

Jjeoooooooong!

Lee Goon-sung radiated aura to block the onrushing Heavenly Net, opening his mouth with ease.

“Were those forces you brought your objects of faith? Forces armed with outdated spiritualism……. Was this your struggle?”

Chaeaeeng!

Amidst the clashing of weapons, I faced Lee Goon-sung, our swords meeting.

Beyond the sparks of aura that popped and flew, I looked at Lee Goon-sung.

“I was waiting for you to move that. I was going to reveal my hand anyway.”

Then, I smiled and answered.

Did he really think I came without any preparation?

No. We were waiting.

For the time to come.

For Lee Goon-sung to pull out his hidden cards, one by one.

Now that he had revealed his hand, it was my turn to reveal mine.

Kuuuuuuuuung!

In an instant, a powerful storm suddenly swept away all the explosions.

Lee Goon-sung’s gaze briefly turned to the source of the noise.

“……Typhoon?”

There, a giant storm rising into the sky was rushing in.

It’s not just a figure of speech. It was really a storm.

A massive collection of air, so large that it reached from the ground to the sky, was sweeping away the surroundings.

That’s not the end.

From that typhoon, countless energies poured out in succession.

Not aura, not magic, not sorcery, but unidentified forces were filling the void.

-I thought I was going to die waiting! You little brats! An elder has arrived, so bow your heads! Kkahahaha!

The typhoon roared.

At that frivolous voice, Lee Goon-sung’s eyes widened slightly.

“……Mountain Keeper.”

Kwaaaang!

That was the beginning.

Behind Lee Cheol’s forces, who had been pushing forward while enduring everything with their bodies, those strange energies soared.

It wasn’t just the Mountain Keeper.

There were goblins, elves, dwarves…… a large number of mystical races that had disappeared from the world poured out.

The mystical races that had formed bonds with Lee Cheol and continued them had rushed to Lee Cheol’s call as a group.

“I see. Mystical races. You have formed strong bonds with them.”

Lee Goon-sung showed no agitation as he watched it.

He simply nodded as if he had been waiting for them to appear.

However, Lee Cheol was not looking at them, but at somewhere far away, his eyes shining.

“Finally…… they’ve come.”

It wasn’t a word referring to the mystical races.

At the massive presence that flashed through his mind, Lee Goon-sung also turned his head elsewhere for a moment.

Woooooooong───!

A strange wail echoed from the sky.

Is the sky collapsing?

A heavy vibration sweeps down from the sky to the ground below.

All the forces on the battlefield stared blankly up at the sky.

Lee Goon-sung still looked at the sky with unwavering eyes.

And the sky opened.

Tuwhaaaaak!

The air high above the Soongmoo Lee Clan distorted like a heat haze, and some enormous form began to reveal itself to the world.

The clouds rushed away, and against the backdrop of a night sky filled with stars, some enormous form cast a shadow over the Soongmoo Lee Clan’s grounds.

“Th-th-that, a battleship?”

“Why is something like that in the sky?”

The Soongmoo Lee Clan’s forces wore expressions of shock.

Clearly, it was a shape that was fitting to be called a warship or battleship.

“A mobile fortress.”

Boooooo-!

The unidentified structure, revealing itself with a driving sound like the roar of a huge beast.

Lee Goon-sung recognized its identity as soon as he saw it.

That which should have been broken and left abandoned in the uncharted territories had appeared on the front lines.

“You were hiding something like that?”

Lee Goon-sung lowered his gaze again to look at Lee Cheol.

The giant weapon that the Eiffel Magic Tower had led in from the northern uncharted territories.

After it was destroyed by Lee Cheol and Lee Jin-yoon, no force was able to recover it.

Due to the power struggles between the giant forces in the uncharted territories, and even more so because Jormungandr had taken its place, it had no choice but to be left abandoned.

“The size has decreased a lot. Is it just restored enough to be able to move right away? Moving it is…… yes, you had a magician with analysis plans on your side. I was wondering why the Black Crow Society wasn’t visible. So that’s what happened. They’re on that thing?”

Lee Goon-sung quickly grasped the situation.

In the first place, it was broken, and if it wasn’t the Eiffel Magic Tower, no one would be able to operate or research the mobile fortress, so everyone regarded it as a white elephant and didn’t touch it.

But Lee Cheol had the key to move it.

Lee Cheol had a way to break through the black flag, and he had someone to operate it.

The mystical races, the Black Crow Society, the Soongmoo Lee Clan’s forces, Lee Cheol, Valerie, the mobile fortress…….

Did those numerous forces really gather here by good fortune?

No.

It was the karma that Lee Cheol had built up, and the result woven for this moment alone.

“How is it, Lee Goon-sung.”

I glared at Lee Goon-sung.

“This was the result of my struggle.”

Those were the products of the struggles I had built up, and I scraped them all together.

Now, the tide has turned.

The battleship will render the outer wall’s defense systems meaningless, and the goblins will suppress the Spirit Sword Unit.