Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 190

Living Lava.

It was, as the name suggested, a being of living lava.

As a spirit-type monster, physical attacks were completely ineffective, and fire-attribute attacks were entirely ignored.

It’s commonly said that the weakness of fire-attribute monsters is water, but its heat was so intense that most water attacks would evaporate before even reaching it.

A monster that could only be faced with exceptional skill and the ability to use attribute attacks effective against it. That was the Living Lava.

“H-Hyungnim [Korean honorific for older brother or respected male], that thing looks really dangerous. This time, we really should……”

“Yeah, that’s what I came here to find.”

“What do you mean, ‘yeah’? Let’s run away, Hyungnim! Why do you always look for the hardest jobs?”

“Oh, and there’s something I need you to do too.”

He originally intended to use a different method, but if his companion was Park Jung-pil, there was a role he could definitely handle.

Se-un shook his head at the guy who was already backing away, wondering what he could possibly do against such a monster.

“No, I’ll take care of that thing.”

“Hehe, of course, right? I’ll just stay hidden in that corner over there!”

“Instead, while I’m dealing with it, just make sure those things don’t interfere with me.”

“Those things…… you mean?”

Right now, the only thing visible was one Living Lava.

The heat from the lava lake was on a completely different level from anything they had seen so far, making it seem impossible for any other monsters to survive. Park Jung-pil tilted his head, wondering what he meant.

Then, he turned his head in the direction Se-un was pointing.

And then.

“Krrr-”

“Shaaa-”

Various monsters began to emerge through the passages around the lava lake.

The passages that Se-un and Park Jung-pil had passed through had fewer monsters, but from the other passages, dozens of monsters were appearing from each one.

It was as if the knights of a castle were appearing to protect their king.

“I-I-I-I-It’s impossible!”

“Just keep their attention for now. I’ll clean them up as soon as I’m done.”

“When will your situation be over, Hyungnim?”

“Maybe about thirty minutes.”

“Impossible! Impossible! It’s impossible!”

The number of monsters that had appeared was already over 50. Not only were there small monsters, but large monsters like Sea Serpents, which had been swimming in the lava, were also crawling out.

Of course, it was impossible for Park Jung-pil to defeat them all. Even Kang Chul or Yoo Seo-ah would have struggled quite a bit with that many.

However.

“I’m not asking you to defeat them. Just buy me some time.”

“Impossible! Impossible! It’s impossible! And how am I supposed to get their attention in the first place……”

“Looks like you’ve already got their attention?”

At this point, it was truly a mystery.

Was it an innate talent, or a unique skill? Or perhaps one of the divine powers granted by Valefor?

The gazes of all the monsters in the area were focused on Park Jung-pil, who was screaming that he could never do it.

Even the Living Lava was the same.

“If it looks too dangerous, I’ll do something to help you out, so just hang in there.”

“Hyungniiiiim!”

– The Constellation, ‘Donkey-Headed Bandit,’ is preparing to watch, saying it’s finally the highlight.

– The Constellation, ‘Donkey-Headed Bandit,’ is firmly holding onto its stomach so its belly button doesn’t run away.

Se-un had no intention of letting Park Jung-pil die.

But he had no choice. To finish this task, someone had to buy time.

If Park Jung-pil couldn’t hold on and found himself on the brink of death, Se-un was prepared to step in and help.

“Then, I’m counting on you.”

“Uwaaaaaa!”

Se-un pulled Park Jung-pil off his pant leg and moved towards the Living Lava.

The guy was bawling his eyes out, drawing all the monsters’ attention to himself.

– The Constellation, ‘Serpent Enclosing Jealousy,’ suggests helping the contractor so that the highlight doesn’t end too quickly.

– The Constellation, ‘Donkey-Headed Bandit,’ nods in agreement with the Devil, saying that would indeed be the case.

If Park Jung-pil was surrounded and eaten by monsters as soon as he ran away?

Valefor’s highly anticipated highlight would end in an instant.

Leaving him alone would be like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs [ruining a source of profit].

Park Jung-pil was the best source of amusement for Valefor, who couldn’t find any fun in the Demon World.

After a moment of contemplation, Valefor made a decision.

– The Constellation, ‘Donkey-Headed Bandit,’ officially appoints its contractor as an Apostle.

– The Constellation, ‘Donkey-Headed Bandit,’ infuses its contractor with its divinity.

“Ugh, it’s hot! What are you doing! You always just laugh at me!”

Sizzle!

Park Jung-pil screamed at the burning pain in his legs.

It was hidden by his armor, but Valefor’s stigma [a mark of disgrace or symbolic identification] was being engraved inside.

The stigma continued to rise.

Park Jung-pil, who had been whimpering and screaming, soon realized the power.

“Uh, uh……?”

His legs felt lighter.

Just then, Park Jung-pil dodged the lava that a monster shot at him from a distance with incredible ease.

– The Constellation, ‘Donkey-Headed Bandit,’ says that preparations are now complete and settles in, telling him to make it laugh.

– The Devils of the Demon World hear the news and begin to gather, one by one.

“Ah, screw it, I don’t care! If I die, I’ll haunt Hyungnim even in death! Catch me if you can, you bastards, uwaaaaaa!! I’m sorry! Please save meee!”

* * *

‘He’s holding up well.’

Se-un, who was running towards the Living Lava, glanced back for a moment.

Dozens of monsters were targeting Park Jung-pil, but none of their attacks were hitting him. He wondered how he was dodging so well without any systematic movements.

‘If he’s recognized as an Apostle of Valefor, he’ll manage on his own now.’

He could feel Valefor’s divinity from Park Jung-pil’s calves.

He had his doubts, but he had really been recognized as an Apostle.

Leviathan seemed to have had some influence in the middle, but that was just a suggestion, and it didn’t seem like Valefor was paying attention to the Devil’s opinion when appointing the Apostle.

He appointed the Apostle for his own amusement, but if he had shared his divinity, it meant he trusted Park Jung-pil.

So Se-un completely ignored the back and looked forward.

“Burn to a crisp…… melt away……”

The lava stretched out as the Living Lava reached out its hand.

True to its nature as living lava, it was the lava lake itself. It wasn’t just the form in the center of the lake, but the entire lake could be said to be its body.

Crash!

Boil-

A giant hand of lava came crashing down where Se-un had been.

It wasn’t particularly fast, so dodging it wasn’t a problem, but its destructive power was immense. The heat felt like it would melt his armor with just a slight touch.

Indeed, it was a power befitting the master who ruled the volcano.

“Ripen……. Turn to ashes and scatter in the air……”

The palm made of lava was just the beginning.

The lava in the lava lake bubbled and boiled, attacking Se-un in all sorts of forms.

Each one wasn’t fast, but the number was so great, and the range was also enormous because they exploded like balloons as soon as they touched the ground.

‘As expected, it’s a tricky one.’

Even if he dodged those ridiculous attacks, he couldn’t walk on the lava to get closer.

Also, even if he got close, it wasn’t like its close-range attacks were weak.

However, to convert the attributes of the Dragon Heart, he had to stick right next to it and stop its movements.

It was truly an impossible challenge.

And for this very moment, Se-un had prepared ‘that’ in advance on the 21st floor.

– The Vault of Greed has been opened.

[ Raise Golem ]

– One of the spells representing the Necromancer of the Black Tower (黑塔) [Heita, likely a proper noun referring to a specific location or organization], it raises a golem using surrounding materials.

Raise Golem.

It was a powerful summoning spell, reaching the 5th circle even among summoning magic.

The description made it sound like it could be summoned easily, but in reality, golems were not monsters that could be summoned so easily.

The first thing needed was the golem’s core.

It was impossible to even create one with ordinary mana stones.

They were mainly made by processing the magic stones of higher-level monsters, and the process of creating the core alone required astronomical amounts of money, time, and effort.

The second was the design.

The form of the golem was not fixed. It could be summoned in various forms depending on how the summoner designed it.

If the design failed, various problems could arise, such as unnatural movements or noticeable weaknesses, so a tremendous period of research was required.

However.

[ Volcanic Golem Core ]

Classification: Mana Stone

Grade: A

Description: A mana stone that naturally formed the core of a Volcanic Golem.

Abilities: 1. Giant of Fire – When summoning a ‘Volcanic Golem’ using this core as a medium, the optimal form is automatically set.

2. Warrior of Fire – When summoning a ‘Volcanic Golem’ using this core as a medium, combat power is greatly increased.

3. Solidified Lava – Resistance to fire attribute attacks is greatly increased.

If he had this, things would be different.

If he only knew how to use the proper magic, it would find its original form without a separate design.

Of course, knowledge of the golem’s design was also flowing in through Mamon’s treasures, but no matter how much he applied ordinary blueprints, he couldn’t match the power of the Volcanic Golem he had seen on the 21st floor.

Kugugugu!

Shururuk!

The surrounding earth and lava gathered around the core.

The hot earth formed an inner shell to protect the core, and around it, the lava created a fluid body including circuits.

A solid outer shell made of rock formed in key areas such as the chest, fists, and pelvis.

It was exactly the same as the Volcanic Golem he had seen on the 21st floor.

“Charge at that thing.”

“Charge.”

Thud!

The golem, echoing Se-un’s command, jumped into the lava lake.

The lava, which contained heat that couldn’t be compared to the lava in other places, was the very lava that this Volcanic Golem was made of.

It was a lake that extremely disliked the intrusion of outsiders, but the golem moved freely as if it were its own home.

The lake was quite deep, but not enough to completely swallow the golem.

“A boiling being…… made without permission……”

The Living Lava’s attacks intensified as the golem got closer.

The surrounding lava surged and pushed the golem, and spears, swords, and pottery made of lava flew towards it.

However, the golem, made of the same lava, was not affected at all. Rather, it accelerated its pace and moved forward.

With both hands raised to protect Se-un above its shoulders.

“Boiling being……. How can you betray your homeland……”

The Living Lava tried to talk to it, but the golem did not answer.

It silently advanced and soon reached its front.

As he reached the center of the lava lake, Se-un could feel that the tremendous heat was suffocating him. No, it wasn’t just suffocating, but he felt like his insides were burning.

Even though he was wearing ice armor, his skin was burning hot.

“Restrain it.”

“Restrain.”

Clench!

The golem grabbed the Living Lava’s arms with both hands.

Originally, physical restraint would not have worked, but since it was a golem made of the same lava, the effect of the restraint was excellent.

And at that moment, Se-un, who had been waiting on the golem’s shoulder with the Snow Dragon’s Dragon Heart, jumped up from his spot.

The destination was the Living Lava’s left chest.

Towards the core of the thing, located in the same place as a heart, as if it were a person.

Thwack!

He shoved the Snow Dragon’s Dragon Heart into it.