Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 282

The use of Fire Magic carries inherent risks.

Given the confined underground environment, Seun himself could be caught in the blast. A single miscalculation could lead to a cave-in, potentially allowing the Outer to surface through the resulting fissures.

The Authority of Destruction proves most potent in direct application, making it challenging to effectively channel its power through magic.

So.

Crackle-

– According to the Black Tower’s arcane principles, the power of ‘Moonlight’ is amplified.

– According to the Green Tower’s arcane principles, the speed of ‘Moonlight’ increases.

– According to the Red Tower’s arcane principles, the range of ‘Moonlight’ expands.

The objective: to encase everything in its path in ice.

Just as he demonstrated at the frozen lake, even the Outer would struggle to completely resist the encroaching cold.

Thus, once immobilized by the ice, he could obliterate the Outer with the Authority of Destruction.

Ice coalesced in Seun’s palm, gradually assuming the form of a full moon and expanding in size.

Now, all that remained was to levitate it to the center of the laboratory.

No one in Zeheton could withstand Seun’s magic.

…or so he believed.

“Oh, so you did show up.”

Crack!

A large fissure spider-webbed across the surface of the burgeoning full moon.

The accumulating cold dissipated, and the fractured full moon dissolved, its power spent.

The unexpected magical backfire sent a surge of mana crashing back into him, causing excruciating pain.

“Dispel…?”

It wasn’t a case of magical failure on Seun’s part. Someone had deliberately disrupted his spell.

Dispel.

A spell that forcibly negates an opponent’s magic, achievable only with at least an equivalent level of magical prowess.

That implied someone who had attained the 6th Circle had nullified Seun’s magic.

Soon, a languid voice revealed the culprit’s identity.

“I was planning to pay you a visit soon, but you came to me instead. How delightfully unexpected.”

A man emerged, clad in a robe.

However, this robe differed from the commonplace attire worn in the black market to conceal one’s identity.

A magnificent robe, adorned with a serpent motif at its center, predominantly green in hue.
The master’s robe, exclusive to the guild leader of Zeheton’s sole magic guild, Serpent.

“A pleasure to meet you. I am Merove Myrtle, the guild master of Serpent.”

Merove Myrtle.

Some time ago, he had visited Seun’s store with an outrageous proposition, only to be humiliated by the intervention of the Blue Turtle Merchant Guild.

Since then, the Serpent Guild’s influence had waned, reportedly leading to the sale of their branches and their subsequent disappearance… So why was he here?

“That bewildered expression suits you well. Had you displayed it more often, our paths might never have crossed here.”

“How did you dispel my magic?”

Merove’s level was 4th Circle.

A rather unimpressive rank for the master of a magic guild.

Yet, he had managed to negate Seun’s magic.

An impossible feat for a 4th Circle magician.

At this, Merove’s lips contorted into a grotesque grin, hidden within the shadows of his robe.

“Oh, wouldn’t that be obvious?”

Merove shed his robe.

Jagged meteorite fragments jutted out from the right side of his head, and meteorite shards were 박혀 박혀 [embedded] into his heart like stakes.

And Seun could perceive it.

The six rings revolving around Merove’s heart.

‘Could he be an Outer vessel?’

In addition to the existing four circles, two black circles writhed like worms.

The original circles were also being consumed by the encroaching darkness.

It differed from Seun’s dark mana circle, imbued with the Black Tower’s arcane principles.

He couldn’t fathom how he had accomplished it, but two circles had been artificially created by succumbing to the Outer’s influence.

“Because I have surpassed your level.”

He was now a 6th Circle magician, just like Seun.

* * *

Following the betrayal by the Blue Turtle Merchant Guild, the Serpent Guild spiraled into an abnormally rapid decline.

“Isn’t it over once the Blue Turtle turns its back?”

“But this feels different. I dismissed him as an outsider, but that wasn’t the case.”

“A new era has finally dawned. Honestly, I disliked Serpent’s abuse of power even more than the outsiders.”

People criticized and slandered Serpent as if they had been eagerly awaiting the opportunity.

They attempted to lower prices and organize events, but neither outsiders nor residents patronized them.

That’s because, regardless of their efforts, they couldn’t match the magic shop’s offerings in terms of price, quality, or any other aspect.

“Master, all our contracts have been terminated. Sales have plummeted… What are we going to do?”

“I fear we’re ruined.”

“Did you hear? Blue Turtle is recruiting magicians. Apparently, they’re seeking trainees at that magic shop.”

“Should I apply too? If I can acquire that skill, I won’t have to worry about starving for the rest of my life.”

“Shh! The master is passing by.”

Even the guild members he trusted readily turned their backs.

In reality, the Serpent Guild was merely known as Zeheton’s only magic guild, and its structure resembled a merchant guild more closely.

Therefore, in a situation where revenue dwindled, few remained loyal.

“Damn it, damn it, damn it! Why did this happen?”

“Master…”

“The Blue Turtle turned its back because of a single outsider! And the others are the same! How dare they abandon us and flock to outsiders?”

“Master, calm down…”

The Serpent Guild crumbled.

They couldn’t recover unless that magic shop collapsed.

More than half of the guild members deserted, and the compensation paid by the Blue Turtle as a penalty was rapidly dwindling.

There was no hope.

He yearned to exact revenge immediately, but Merove was aware.

The manager of the magic shop. The fact that Seun was a 6th Circle magician.

No matter what he, a 4th Circle, attempted, it wouldn’t constitute revenge.

What should he do now?

For him, who had always reveled in a wealthy and privileged life in Zeheton without any concerns, the current situation felt as disorienting as being trapped in a maze.

It was then that ‘that man’ paid him a visit.

“If you’re willing to sacrifice, I can make it possible.”

Such events were unfolding in Zeheton.

Even Merove couldn’t help but be taken aback initially.

However, he couldn’t resist the alluring promise of power.

Listening to the Red Fish Merchant Guild’s assurances, it seemed entirely feasible to coexist and jointly rule Zeheton.

So he volunteered to be a test subject.

Even after witnessing the test subjects condemned to a living death, enduring perpetual agony, and the test subjects who had lost their minds and become mere puppets, he 박혀 운석 [embedded meteorites] into his entire body.

He swallowed the Outer.

And he prevailed. Two new circles.

Even ‘that man’ was astonished by his ability to retain his sanity.

“I’m going to take revenge immediately.”

“Hold on. It’s not time yet.”

“Isn’t that a deviation from the promise!”

“It’s merely a matter of timing. There’s not much left now. Just a little bit. Endure a little longer.”

He was eager to act immediately, but he clashed with the head of the Red Fish Merchant Guild.

Since he had already committed to cooperation, he couldn’t completely disregard their wishes.

So he remained confined underground, suppressing the Outer that was 잠식 [encroaching upon] his mind.

‘Mana?’

While overseeing the Sea Serpent’s experiment, he sensed a surge of mana emanating from the entrance.

And he saw it. His prey, willingly walking into his trap.

“Dispel.”

Crack!

A shattering full moon. The thrill of revenge coursed through his mind.

Calming the Outer, which was writhing more violently than usual for some reason, Merove initiated his plan for revenge.

* * *

Squeak-

As soon as Merove finished his introduction, Seun swung his sword.

Although his magic had been disrupted, it hadn’t been 들킨 [discovered] by everyone yet.

He believed it was best to eliminate him swiftly and launch a surprise attack.

But.

“You’re impatient. Swinging your sword without even considering listening to the story… It reminds me of our encounter at the store.”

A black curtain materialized before Merove.

A shield. No, a black, viscous barrier that defied the description of a shield.

Due to its peculiar viscosity, Seun’s sword became ensnared, slowing down and halting just above Merove’s head.

‘Is it the Outer’s influence?’

He didn’t comprehend the underlying principle, but the Outer’s power permeated the magic.

If that were the case, it would be relatively straightforward.

– The Saint’s mark reacts to the legend of the Blood Wolf.

– The third ability of the Saint’s mark, ‘Destruction,’ awakens.

Swish!

“Oh my, what kind of power is this? You wield a rather dangerous force.”

As expected, the shield that Merove 펼친 [unfurled] seemed to be connected to the Outer, and as soon as the power of destruction was 박혀 [embedded] into the sword, it lost its viscosity and dissipated like water.

However, unfortunately, he failed to 베는 [slice] Merove.

Furthermore, the head of the Red Fish Merchant Guild, positioned in the center of the laboratory, noticed Seun’s presence.

“What’s all the commotion?”

“Haha, it’s nothing. Don’t concern yourself and continue with your task.”

“It’s nothing, that guy is…”

“It’s nothing.”

Quarrel!

A black wall rose between the head of the Red Fish Merchant Guild and Merove.

With this, the element of surprise vanished.

As soon as the room was divided, Merove began to 본격적으로 [seriously] unleash his magic.

“I’ve been waiting for this moment. I endured for this moment. I persevered for this moment.”

Various spells manifested around Merove.

Tentacles emerged from the ground, writhing like octopus limbs, and a tar-like liquid dripped from a black, spherical orb.

‘Water Ball and Earth Needle. They’re all basic spells, but… they’re dangerous.’

Given that he had forcibly attained the 6th Circle, his magical skills were subpar. All the spells he employed were below the 4th Circle.

However, all of his spells were far from ordinary.

The Outer’s power was 녹아내려 [melting down], so even if Seun allowed that attack, he couldn’t predict the extent of the damage he would sustain.

“Try to block it. With your great magic skills!”

Strange attacks, unrecognizable as conventional magic, engulfed Seun.

The Earth Needles pierced Seun like tentacles, not sharp thorns, and the Water Ball spread out like a net of tar instead of clear water.

In addition, strangely 변형된 [transformed] spells were created one after another.

Sizzle!

He 펼친 [unfurled] a shield, but Merove’s attack emitted steam upon contact, 녹여냈다 [melting] the shield.

It resembled the effect of lava.

The more it progressed, the louder Merove’s laughter echoed.

“Why, can’t you do it? Hahaha! That’s right! How can a mere human withstand the power of the ‘Abandoned King’!”

“Abandoned King?”

“Well, you wouldn’t know. I didn’t comprehend it until I faced it myself. In this world. No, it’s the absolute power that has been abandoned in this universe!”

Abandoned King.

Without hesitation, he could deduce that it was a term referring to the Outer.

But it was peculiar.

‘Why do you call it the Abandoned King?’

For them, the Outer, which suddenly 튀어나온 [popped out] from the meteorite, must have been a dangerous and formidable force.

Naturally, they would have named it based on the image that first came to mind.

Before Seun regressed, it was referred to as the Outer after witnessing it 꾸역꾸역 밀려 들어오는 [relentlessly pouring in] from beyond the tower.

But, the Abandoned King? How could one perceive the Outer and conceive of something like ‘the power of a discarded king?’

Something was amiss.

For some reason…

‘Is there… a backer?’

That absurd thought surfaced.

“Now, please welcome him soon! And I hope you kneel before me! I hope you 박아 머리 [prostrate yourselves]!”

Dozens of spells 떠올랐다 [arose] around Merove.

The viscous liquid flowing from the magic began to 흠뻑 적셔가기 [soak] the floor.

‘I wouldn’t get an answer even if I 캐낸다고 [dug it out].’

Even at a glance, Merove was already in a state where more than half of his brain was 잠식당한 [consumed] by the Outer.

Unlike his 오른손 [right hand], which he 당당하게 들어 올린 [raised proudly], his 왼손 [left hand], 가려진 [hidden] by his robe, was 떨리는 [trembling], and his 검게 물든 [blackened] left eye also moved like a separate creature.

So, rather than 괜히 어쭙잖게 [futilely] dealing with him, it seemed better to 얼른 처리하고 캐묻는 [quickly dispose of him and interrogate] the guy called the Red Fish Merchant Guild.

– The Treasure Warehouse of Greed has been opened.

[ Void ]

– A high-level black magic that creates a void space and devours the surrounding mana.

“I’m sorry, but just because the number of circles is the same doesn’t mean you can be my opponent.”

Charrrrrr!

The sphere of emptiness created from Seun’s grasp began to 집어삼키기 [devour] Merove’s magic.