Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 464

464. Looting the Demon God’s Warehouse

With Se-un’s one strike, the tide of battle turned dramatically.

Magic and martial arts, the Authority of the Sacred Mark and Greed, and now, the Authority of Lust newly acquired from the contract with Lilith.

The attack, unleashing all that power, instantly annihilated hundreds of monsters with a single blow.

In that moment, more than half of the darkness-covered sky was illuminated.

“At this rate, we can act separately! We’ll move in small parties like we did on the 63rd floor!”

“Yes!”

“Understood!”

“If you think it’s dangerous, immediately request support or gather here! Disperse!”

“Disperse!”

Yu Seo-ah didn’t miss this opportunity.

Breaking away from the dense formation meant to protect against the concentrated attacks of numerous enemies, they began to engage in individual combat based on their abilities.

Those confident in battle, like Yu Seo-ah, Kang Han-cheol, and Baek Hyeon, moved alone, while others moved in pre-arranged parties of two or three.

“Whee-ee-ee!”

Taking advantage of the monsters’ confusion, they quickly began to clean up.

Even without a way to attack from a distance, their role was sufficient just by preventing the monsters from approaching the Jicheonmok [a massive, life-sustaining tree at the center of the trial].

With their numbers greatly reduced by Se-un’s attack, coupled with the Diablo Guild’s fierce counterattack, the darkness that had covered the sky gradually faded.

Meanwhile, Se-un, watching the disappearing membrane as if it were evaporating, suppressed his trembling left arm and put the Undying Bow into the All-Healing Pouch.

‘It’s powerful, but it doesn’t eliminate the recoil, huh.’

The split entity created by Se-un and the Authority of Lust.

He had hoped that since it was two separate entities using the attacks, the recoil would be divided separately, but the Demon God’s Authority was not so kind.

Just like how he would faint from the rapidly accumulating fatigue after using the Authority of Sloth, there was recoil as a side effect of using the Authority of Lust.

After an attack that poured out all his power like now, the recoil was severe even normally, but thanks to using the Authority of Lust, the recoil doubled.

The recoil was stronger than he thought, making it difficult to move even a step from his spot.

‘Still, it’s worth it.’

The Authority of Lust would unleash greater power as Se-un grew stronger.

Moreover, it seemed to have good synergy with other Authorities like Greed and Sloth.

The stronger his stamina to withstand the aftereffects, the stronger the attacks he could use, and the greater its efficiency would increase.

Watching the fading light green of the Sacred Mark, Se-un lowered his hand.

– The Constellation, ‘Nocturnal Owl,’ smiles at you.

Nocturnal Owl.

It was an epithet [a descriptive name or title] that didn’t quite match her appearance in the Lust Zone, but when he remembered that one of Lilith’s symbols was an owl, it seemed quite plausible.

‘I don’t think that was her original epithet.’

He recalled the books he had seen in the Grand Library, but the details were vague.

In the first place, the epithet itself was something a Constellation could change as much as they wanted with a little investment of divinity, so it wasn’t a very important matter.

“Are you okay? You seem to have overdone it. I’ll quickly…….”

“I’m fine, you’re busy too, right?”

“I’m a little better now. As you can see, most of the monsters have scattered, so I have much less to do.”

Did she check Se-un’s attack and come right away?

The distance wasn’t that close, but Lee Ha-neul ran straight to Se-un.

‘Well, if the enemies are scattered, it’s hard to use Marbas’ Authority.’

Honestly, she had already done the work of one person, no, dozens of people.

If she hadn’t cursed the entire group of monsters gathered in the center, the early battle would have been several times harder.

Seeing her worried expression, Se-un hid his trembling left hand behind his back and continued speaking.

“Any injuries?”

“None. Everyone is fighting so well. It already feels like we’ve won.”

Indeed, the fact that they had broken the dense formation and were moving around in small parties was as good as confirming their victory.

Se-un didn’t think any particular problems would arise beyond this.

However, one thing.

“Then all that’s left is to take on the last one.”

“The last one?”

“You’ll see.”

The 70th Trial, ‘Flying Darkness’.

A trial with extreme difficulty, where you have to face over a thousand flying monsters on the unstable terrain of a tree.

However, the trial does not allow players to climb so easily.

There are two conditions.

Endure the monsters’ attacks for a certain period of time, or reduce the number of monsters below a certain number.

Achieving either one will bring about the ‘last’ one.

Most players manage to meet the first condition by blocking the monsters’ attacks, but not the Diablo Guild.

Since more than half of the darkness in the sky has already disappeared, the ‘last’ one will come soon.

No sooner had Se-un thought that than…….

“Whee-ee-ee-”

Wee-ee-ing-

“Krrr.”

The monsters began to react differently than before. Their bodies stiffened for a moment, and their movements became awkward as if they were flustered.

Then, they hurriedly flapped their wings and rose into the sky.

“Are those things running away?”

“Eh, no way.”

“Looks like it, doesn’t it? Well, I guess that’s what this trial is about. I mean, how could we defeat all those monsters?”

“We got this far thanks to the Guild Master. This must be the right way from the start.”

Watching the departing monsters, the guild members who had been fighting gradually loosened their grip on their weapons.

The monsters that had been attacking the Jicheonmok gathered together.

At first, there were so many that they covered the entire sky, but now their numbers had decreased more than expected, so even when gathered together, they were only about the size of a large cloud.

That was still a dangerous number of several hundred monsters gathered together, but he didn’t think they would lose to that many.

“But why isn’t the trial completion showing up?”

“Yeah? They all ran away.”

“Wait, those guys…….”

The monsters’ reactions were strange.

The monsters, who he thought would run away immediately, were gathered in the sky, letting out their respective cries at the top of their lungs.

As if they were calling someone.

Or as if they were welcoming someone.

Whatever the reason, the answer to that came quickly.

“Kkyaaaaaaak-!!!”

“Keuk!”

“What’s that sound!”

“My ears!”

A roar more like a scream than a monster’s cry echoed from the sky.

The roar was so sharp that even covering their ears, their eardrums felt numb, and the air touching their skin felt sharp.

“L, look at that!”

“Damn it, they’re not going to let us end it like this.”

The very center of the monsters that had been darkening the sky split open, and the owner of the roar that had just been heard revealed itself.

“What the hell is that…….”

“I thought I wouldn’t be surprised by monsters anymore, but that’s a bit much.”

“Ugh, disgusting.”

“Awesome! Such a powerful-looking flying monster!”

Everyone except Baek Hyeon looked disgusted.

Well, it couldn’t be helped.

The identity of the newly appeared monster, the monster that would decorate the end of the 70th floor, was the Grotesque Bird, Dark Prime (暗提元) [a high-ranking monster known for its grotesque appearance and powerful dark magic].

It was the leader of those swarming monsters.

“Kkyaaaaaaak!”

“Shut up!”

“W, what is that thing trying to do now?”

“Dense formation! Everyone quickly gather in the center!”

The Grotesque Bird’s scream did not stop.

Most were covering their eyes and ears in agony, not noticing, but a few, including Yu Seo-ah, could see it.

The jet-black darkness that began to gather clearly in front of the Grotesque Bird as it screamed.

Sensing the danger, Yu Seo-ah called people together, and the scattered people gathered, forming a dense formation in an instant.

“Prepare for the attack! Use all the skills that can help with defense!”

“Understood!”

To prepare so well for the Grotesque Bird’s attack without even knowing what that monster was.

As expected of Yu Seo-ah.

Thinking that, Se-un approached her.

“I’ll take care of the attack, so you grab that thing.”

“Yes? Me? Rather than that, shouldn’t Se-un go up…….”

“Don’t you know the goal of this trial? The trial is ultimately about protecting the Jicheonmok. We can somehow survive, but to perfectly complete the trial, we must protect the Jicheonmok as much as possible.”

– The Constellation, ‘Hungry Prince,’ screams, asking if you’re giving up such a feast right in front of you.

Se-un shook his head at Beelzebub’s message.

Defeating the Grotesque Bird was important, but to receive a higher score in the trial, minimizing the damage to the Jicheonmok was even more important.

He wanted to spread Turik’s Wings and fly to cut off the Grotesque Bird’s neck right away, but the aftereffects of using the Authority of Lust had not yet recovered.

With Se-un’s current strength, the limit was about blocking the monster’s attack.

There wasn’t enough time to use the Authority of Jealousy, and he was worried that the severe aftereffects would explode if he used the Authority of Sloth.

As soon as this trial ends, they have to move to the next shelter, and it would be troublesome to faint for several days as soon as they did.

“I will help.”

“Okay, then that’ll work.”

Even Kang Han-cheol stepped forward.

Kang Han-cheol liked fighting strong opponents, but he seemed to know that it would be difficult to fly up to that thing in the sky.

No sooner had Yu Seo-ah nodded than the darkness completed in front of the Grotesque Bird was fired.

“Kkyaaaaaaaaaaaak-!!!”

Paah-!!

It wasn’t like a breath.

Black rays made of darkness spread out in hundreds, thousands of directions, rushing towards the Jicheonmok.

An attack that seemed dangerous even if hit by just one was pouring down like rain.

Even if they survived the 70th floor trial because of that attack, in most cases, the Jicheonmok was damaged, and they couldn’t receive proper contribution points.

Knowing all that, Se-un poured all the mana he had into preparing a single magic.

– The Treasury of Greed has been opened.

[ Reflection ]

– A high-level defensive magic that deploys a translucent barrier to block or deflect the opponent’s magic. It is a magic specialized in magic defense rather than physical attacks.

Jiiing-

A transparent barrier like a mirror unfolded above Se-un’s head.

Due to using the Authority of Lust, fatigue accumulated throughout his body, making it difficult to move, but using the remaining mana was still possible.

Of course, this wasn’t perfect either. Unlike usual, each time he increased the range of the magic, his mental power was consumed even more, causing his head to throb and ache.

Regardless, Se-un spread the Reflection wider and wider.

“Everyone assist!”

“Let’s help the Guild Master!”

“Block it!”

Paabababang!

Black rays flew onto the translucent barrier.

As expected of Reflection, which specialized in magic defense, the flying rays lost their power and disappeared, or conversely, collided with rays flying from the side, deflecting them.

Mana was rapidly consumed, but thanks to the guild members’ assistance, he was able to endure to some extent.

And then.

“I’m going.”

“Yes!”

Taang!

As Kang Han-cheol thrust out his fist, Yu Seo-ah, who was riding on top of that fist, soared up like a bullet.

When the acceleration decreased, she took advantage of the mysteries of Skywalk that she had learned from Se-un, kicking off the air and jumping up once more.

“Kkyaaaaaa-”

In front of the Grotesque Bird, in an instant.

Her speed was so fast that the other monsters couldn’t even react, and the Grotesque Bird only twitched, as if it was flustered.

Soon, it tried to peck Yu Seo-ah with its sharp beak, but Yu Seo-ah wielding her sword was faster.

– Player Yu Seo-ah accepts ‘Baal’s Crown’.

– Player Yu Seo-ah uses ‘Tarantula’s Poison Fang’.

– Player Yu Seo-ah uses ‘Tarantula’s Fourth Leg’.

Seogeogeogeok!

Yu Seo-ah, wearing Baal’s Crown, brushed past the Grotesque Bird’s entire body.

There was no gap to block or do anything.

The Grotesque Bird, slashed all over its body by the twin swords imbued with Baal’s poison, stopped its sharp screams and spewed blood from its entire body.

‘In the first place, the Grotesque Bird isn’t a monster that engages in close combat, so.’

He expected that the Grotesque Bird’s defense would be weak.

If a player remained even after unleashing such a powerful attack, the Grotesque Bird would turn around without hesitation and leave the trial.

Having been slashed like that by Yu Seo-ah’s attack, which maximized Baal’s Authority, it must have taken enough damage.

“Kkyaaaa-”

The Grotesque Bird fell.

Resisting Baal’s poison and enduring the pain felt from the wounds all over its body, it tried to spread its wings and somehow fly…….

– Player Yu Seo-ah dominates ‘Grotesque Bird, Dark Prime (暗提元)’.

Rather, Yu Seo-ah’s twin swords were the first to pierce its left eye.

The Grotesque Bird, unable to flap its wings, which were spread open, fell straight to the ground as its body was dominated.

Badeuk!

The trial ended with the Grotesque Bird’s head unable to overcome gravity and snapping.

In a trial where you originally succeeded just by enduring its attacks and surviving, they even defeated the Grotesque Bird.

He was looking forward to how much contribution points this trial would give them.

– The 70th floor trial ‘Flying Darkness’ has been successfully completed.

– Calculating contribution points…….

…….

While the contribution points were being calculated, Se-un silently looked up at the sky where the darkness had disappeared and the red sunset had begun to set.

The eighth shelter, the center of life, ‘Elheim’.

Remembering the place where Se-un had stayed the longest out of all the shelters before his regression.