Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 212

216. Plundered the Demon God’s Vault

Was it thanks to the Twin Sisters’ reward?

Though the meteor’s debris caused a massive aftershock and tsunami, leading to destruction, the castle remained standing.

However, just because it didn’t collapse doesn’t mean it was in good condition.

The aftershock and tsunami from the meteor fragments damaged various parts of the castle.

Leaving the castle, the scene was even more devastating.

“It’s more terrible than I thought…….”

“Because a meteor fell.”

Despite withstanding typhoons and monsters, a significant number of residences remained intact on the outskirts of the castle.

Those have completely disappeared without a trace.

As if they never existed from the beginning, not even a fragment is visible.

They were probably swept away by the tsunami and flowed into the sea.

“By the way, it’s dark. I thought it was daytime. Being underground must have messed up my sense of time.”

“No, it is daytime.”

“Huh? But, no matter how I look…… Ah!”

Yoo Seo-ah carefully observed the sky and realized Se-un’s words.

The dust and dirt caused by the meteor’s impact rose high, obscuring the sky.

The faint sunlight, like moonlight, was barely illuminating the dust, providing just enough visibility.

If evening comes like this, the view will be covered in complete darkness.

It’s only because it’s the sun that even this much light is shining through; moonlight wouldn’t be able to penetrate the dust.

“Um, where should we go?”

“I don’t know either. I don’t know this place either.”

“Huh? That means…….”

“The surface wasn’t open before the regression. This is my first time here too.”

The Last Stronghold has a structure where it is surrounded by the sea on all sides.

The only bridge connecting the castle was completely destroyed, just like we experienced in the Trial of the 29th Floor.

Even a quick look around didn’t suggest there was anything in the castle, so it seemed best to cross the sea first.

The only areas I currently know well are the terrain from the volcano to the bridge, and the terrains we experienced in the trials from the 21st to 29th floors.

The terrain might be collapsed and not in normal condition, but looking from a distance, the shapes still remained.

“It’s a bit anticlimactic, but should we bring Ara and Down here?”

“No, it’s okay.”

“Ah, are you thinking of using your wings? But the distance seems quite far.”

If I were alone, I could spread Icarus’s Wings [a magical artifact granting flight] and fly over, but now I’m with Yoo Seo-ah.

Using Icarus’s Wings while holding Yoo Seo-ah would drastically reduce mana efficiency, making it difficult to cross the sea.

Besides, the places to investigate aren’t just on land.

Meteor fragments must have fallen into the sea as well, so I was planning to investigate the sea while moving.

– The Vault of Greed has been opened.

[ Ice Bridge ]

– A life-skill magic that creates a bridge on the water using ice.

Crack!

The place where the bridge used to be, the only path connecting to the continent.

As Se-un stepped towards it, a chill rose from below, and the sea began to freeze coldly.

Ice Bridge.

As the name suggests, it was a magic that created an ice bridge, perfect for moving while traversing the sea.

‘Moreover, after absorbing the Will of the Ice Dragon, the efficiency of water-attribute magic has greatly increased.’

Water magic and ice magic. In other words, the mana consumption when using the magic of the Azure Tower was greatly reduced.

It seemed to be related to the Ice Dragon’s words about taking over his enlightenment, but I still didn’t know exactly what it was about.

Aside from the fact that the Blue Mana Circle was particularly strong when gathering mana, I didn’t feel anything particularly different.

‘But I can’t possibly search this entire wide sea…….’

Mermaid’s Gills and Merman’s Fins [magical items that enhance underwater abilities].

Since Se-un used both treasures, swimming in the sea was not a problem.

However, no matter how fast I am, it would take an enormous amount of time to search this entire wide sea.

Fortunately, at the last moment when the meteor was destroyed, I roughly confirmed the locations where the fragments fell.

Based on the Last Stronghold, the ‘Gates of Hell’ completely blocked the fragments on the sea side, and the fragments flew towards the continent.

Although not exact, I remember the number was about fifty.

‘One of them should have been around here.’

I roughly remember the location of the meteor that fell closest, even if I don’t know about the other fragments.

Just as I was wondering if I should dive, a message appeared, proving the existence of an Outer God [a powerful, often malevolent, entity from beyond the known world].

– The Constellation, ‘Hungry Prince,’ blocks his nose, saying there’s a stench rising from the water.

‘As expected.’

There is only one case where Beelzebub, who devours all monsters regardless of his preferences, feels a stench.

That is, an Outer God.

In other words, there is an Outer God below here.

The moment I was convinced of that, a faint sign appeared, and the water surface quickly surged.

Splash!

“Se-un, that! Isn’t that what was attached to the Ice Dragon?”

A monster in the shape of a giant shark. The problem is the black liquid covering its body.

Even though it was swimming in the sea, it was closely attached to its host, just like an Outer God.

“That’s right.”

As soon as it jumped up, it stretched out its fins and charged at Se-un.

The red eyes and shark’s unique jagged teeth, the only things visible in the black liquid.

However, Se-un, who had already anticipated their surprise attack and sharpened his senses, activated his magic first.

– According to the mysteries of the Black Tower, the power of ‘Giga Lightning’ is enhanced.

– According to the mysteries of the Green Tower, the speed of ‘Giga Lightning’ is increased.

– According to the mysteries of the Purple Tower, the casting speed of ‘Giga Lightning’ is increased.

Zap!

Hundreds of thousands of volts of lightning struck the Outer God from the dark sky.

A creature possessed by an Outer God can exert much stronger power than its original power, but there were limits to that as well.

Although I don’t know exactly, it’s about 2-3 times the original body.

In addition, attacks are not very effective, so it feels like more, but I could handle that much.

“Koo- Kuooooe…….”

A typical voice made by a creature possessed by an Outer God.

With a disgusting sound like phlegm bubbling, the Outer God resisted the lightning.

Originally, a shark-type monster of that size would have fallen with one Giga Lightning strike, but it endured the lightning and opened its mouth wider towards Se-un.

At that moment.

Tap!

Yoo Seo-ah, kicking off from the ice, pierced through the Outer God’s body in one go.

Even so, it couldn’t inflict proper damage on the Outer God, but her purpose wasn’t to damage the Outer God.

– Player Yoo Seo-ah dominates ‘#$!?%!’.

Her potential that even stops the Outer God, domination.

Although it was impossible to control it like other monsters, that moment was enough.

Because Se-un was already preparing the next attack towards it.

– Through inner energy, the third stance of the Blood Wolf Sword Technique, Blood Wolf Assault, is enhanced.

– According to the mysteries of the Supreme Demonic Art, the power of martial arts is enhanced.

Clang!

As Se-un’s sword moved, a wolf-shaped figure bit the Outer God along with it.

Thanks to the enlightenment gained from using the Evil-Breaking Dark Sword, the mysteries of the Supreme Demonic Art were amplified, and the black wolf figure was much stronger than before.

Even with a strong attack, it was difficult to damage the Outer God, but Se-un is different.

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

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

The third ability of the Sacred Imprint was activated, and the crimson light of the Sacred Imprint began to scorch the Outer God along the blade of Durendal [Se-un’s sword].

Based on past experience, this third ability did not annihilate a fixed amount of Outer Gods.

It could annihilate even more Outer Gods depending on the level of attack inflicted on the Outer God.

Sizzle!

“Koo- Kuoeuk- Kuooooe…….”

– The Constellation, ‘Hungry Prince,’ vomits, unable to withstand the stench.

– The Constellation, ‘Crow with Lowered Head,’ frowns.

With attacks from both sides, the Outer God slowly disappeared without even resisting.

Even though the amount was quite large as it covered most of the shark’s body, the speed of disappearance was faster than expected.

‘As expected, it’s much stronger than before.’

At first, it was difficult to annihilate even that small amount of Outer God attached to the Ice Golem.

When piercing the Outer God that was trying to swallow the Ice Dragon, it was stronger than before, but it did not annihilate the entire thing.

When attacking the meteor, I couldn’t accurately know the power of the third authority because I was resisting the power of the meteor itself.

And now. Se-un’s authority almost completely devoured the Outer God that covered the shark in an instant.

The Sacred Imprint overheated quickly as the speed was fast, but I could endure this much.

Based on past experience, it seemed possible to annihilate the remaining Outer God as well.

Flap!

“Th-This is it for me!”

Unfortunately, Yoo Seo-ah’s domination was not a power that could be used for a long time.

As she even used Baal’s divinity, the burden on her was greater than before.

As soon as the restraint was released, the Outer God moved its fins and submerged into the water.

‘The Outer God is running away.’

Before the regression, I could only be helpless, but seeing the Outer God, which led the Tower to destruction, running away made me feel different.

However, I couldn’t just let it go like this.

Se-un took out Apelion [Se-un’s spear] and filled it with the energy of the Sacred Imprint.

– Through inner energy, the third stance of the Ice Dragon Spear Technique, Ice Dragon Descent, is enhanced.

– According to the mysteries of the Ice White Divine Art, coldness is added to the martial arts.

Ice Dragon Descent.

A technique that vertically strikes the enemy, originally using the acceleration when jumping high or jumping down from somewhere.

However, Se-un had trained the Ice Dragon Spear Technique to near perfection before arriving at the volcano.

Even if it was different from the original usage, application was possible enough.

The moment chilling ice settled on the spearhead, Se-un mercilessly threw the spear towards the Outer God, which was diving into the deep sea.

Stab!

As it was swallowed by the Outer God, its speed was overwhelming even among marine monsters, but it could not exceed the speed of the thrown spear.

Before it could even look back, it was pierced and frozen by the spear with the swirling figure of the Azure Dragon.

Sizzle!

In that cold ice, the Outer God was completely burned away by Se-un’s third authority.

‘Recovery.’

Clang!

I lightly shook off Apelion, which had returned to my grasp.

The Sacred Imprint hummed and exhaled heat as if it was full.

“This is the purpose of this journey.”

“Huh? Wasn’t the king’s request to secure food and a safe zone?”

“That’s just a bonus. And anyway, to secure a safe zone, we have to get rid of all those things first.”

“I guess so.”

As long as the Outer Gods remain, the citizens of the underground bunker can never come to the surface.

If even a drop of the Outer God remains, it will eventually devour the citizens by consuming countless lives over time and increasing its size.

The same goes for food.

Logically, there was no way to eat monsters surrounded by Outer Gods.

And the Sacred Imprint.

The third ability, which was steadily growing each time an Outer God was annihilated, sent a faint will, no, an emotion, to Se-un.

I was convinced that if I finished this journey well, I could grow the Sacred Imprint to the next level.