Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 49

I Raided the Demon God’s Warehouse – Chapter 49

Chapter 49

Kang Han-cheol’s chosen combat method was simple.

A straightforward frontal assault, bordering on reckless.

Despite the ogre being more than twice his height, Kang Han-cheol faced it confidently, without a hint of fear.

“Big human… looks like a good meal!”

Thump!

Kang Han-cheol and the ogre.

Their fists collided.

The air between their fists compressed, and a deafening roar echoed around them.

‘He’s really strong.’

Excitement flickered in Kang Han-cheol’s eyes.

As Se-un had said, the ogre’s strength was greater than his own.

If he hadn’t learned the Mind Method and cultivated his inner energy [a technique to focus and amplify one’s life force], he would have been knocked back by that clash.

-The constellation, ‘Old Man Riding an Alligator,’ urges you to prove the power he taught you.

In the past, even realizing the strength difference, he would have relied solely on brute force.

But now, things were different. Through sparring with Se-un, Kang Han-cheol could make rational judgments and fight efficiently.

Whoosh!

“Kuh… uh?”

The ogre, about to throw another punch, suddenly floated into the air.

Overthrow.

It was a technique derived from Tai Chi Chuan [an ancient Chinese martial art emphasizing balance and internal energy], taught to him by Se-un.

The ogre, unable to control its momentum, spun in the air and crashed to the ground without a chance to react.

Immediately, before it could register any shock or pain, Kang Han-cheol’s fist aimed for its head.

Thud!

“Kuh, this human. Dangerous. Dangerous meat.”

The ogre barely dodged the fist and rolled to its feet.

It was just a human’s attack, but the force was so immense that the ground where it landed was dented.

An attack like that could shatter even an ogre’s skull.

Kang Han-cheol glanced behind the ogre, spotting Se-un.

‘Did he already finish?’

Behind Se-un, the ogre’s corpse lay riddled with wounds on its arm, neck, and head.

The area was splattered with green blood, and Se-un’s even breathing sent shivers down his spine.

Of course, not from fear or dread.

‘Someday, definitely…!’

It was awe at Se-un’s power.

He wanted to grow strong quickly and compete with Se-un.

With that thought, Kang Han-cheol refocused on the ogre.

“Dangerous human… but still looks like a good meal!”

The ogre charged, arms outstretched.

It resembled an inquisitive child, but it was anything but to those who faced it.

Being caught in those rough hands meant being torn in two.

Yet, Kang Han-cheol remained still, observing the ogre’s movements.

As the ogre rapidly closed in, its arms about to encircle him.

Swoosh.

Kang Han-cheol moved.

He twisted his body like a boxer, swaying his upper body, and deflected the ogre’s arms with his shoulder, rotating in a circle.

This, too, was a modification of a Tai Chi Chuan move.

While Tai Chi Chuan typically uses both arms to draw a Tai Chi symbol [a circular symbol representing balance], deflecting attacks, Kang Han-cheol now used his entire body, not just his arms, to create the symbol.

Modifying a move at will?

This was no small feat.

It required a perfect understanding of martial arts.

Kang Han-cheol succeeded perfectly.

Thwack!

“Kuh-erk!”

He channeled the centrifugal force from his rotation into his fist, striking the ogre’s side.

Crack!

Even the thick muscles protecting its body like armor couldn’t withstand Kang Han-cheol’s fist.

The sound of breaking ribs echoed, and the ogre gasped, as if its lungs had been punctured.

That would have been fortunate.

-The constellation, ‘Old Man Riding an Alligator,’ is greatly satisfied with your ‘strength.’

Kang Han-cheol’s fist, embedded in the ogre’s side, glowed eerily, preparing for the next attack.

-Player Kang Han-cheol uses ‘Outbreak of War.’

Outbreak of War.

The power received from Agares, the Great Demon King ranked 2nd, known as the Old Man Riding an Alligator, had become Kang Han-cheol’s signature skill.

The power to inherit Agares’ strength, causing the earth to vibrate, split, and raise rocks.

However, when applied to a monster’s body instead of the earth.

Boom!

‘Outbreak of War’ became a brutal killing technique, ravaging the opponent’s body from the inside, causing it to explode.

* * *

“Impressive.”

He had his doubts, but Kang Han-cheol really did defeat the Starving Ogre alone.

Watching Kang Han-cheol’s performance, Se-un couldn’t help but admire him.

The Kang Han-cheol he knew before his regression was already monstrously strong, but now he seemed to have surpassed that level.

Well, it was only natural.

Unlike before his regression, the current Kang Han-cheol had learned martial arts from Se-un and made a contract with Agares, the 2nd ranked Great Demon King.

-You have devoured the ‘Starving Ogre.’

-Absorbing nutrients increases Strength by 10.

Meanwhile, Sharp Teeth devoured all the ogres.

Indeed, it was an ogre. It only increased Strength.

-The constellation, ‘Hungry Prince,’ chews on the ogre’s tendons, deeply savoring the taste.

Se-un, having turned off all system messages, approached Kang Han-cheol.

It was a short battle, but he had used all his strength and inner energy, and was now stretched out on the ground, his hands trembling.

“Here, drink this.”

“…Thanks.”

Se-un accessed Mammon’s treasure warehouse and retrieved a potion.

It was the lowest-grade potion available, but even so, it was different from the ‘low-grade potions’ found in the Tower.

The term ‘low-grade’ in Se-un’s mind meant ‘low-grade among the treasures in Mammon’s treasure warehouse.’

Glug, glug!

As proof, Kang Han-cheol’s hand tremors ceased as soon as he drank the potion.

Vitality returned to his body, and he sat up.

“Are you okay?”

“I’m fine. I vowed not to be a hindrance from the moment I came out, so you don’t need to worry about me.”

“Really? That’s a relief.”

Red Wolf and the Boar Skeleton, who had briefly left the battlefield, returned.

Se-un didn’t know how many ‘Starving Ogres’ had been summoned, but he intended to find and hunt them all down.

* * *

Finding the Starving Ogres wasn’t difficult.

Se-un possessed many sensory abilities such as ‘Gnoll’s Snout Nose,’ ‘Monarch Eagle’s One Eye,’ and ‘Kobold’s Odd Ear.’

He could easily locate them with his One Eye by following the strong scent of blood or the loud roars.

Had he defeated about ten ogres like that?

Se-un, growing accustomed to dealing with ogres, unveiled a new tactic.

-The Treasure Warehouse of Greed (眞) has been opened.

[Geryon’s Cattle]

– The meat of the red cattle raised by Geryon, who lived on the island of Erytheia.

Despite being called cattle, it wasn’t a living cow.

It was beef.

One of the treasures piled up near the entrance of Mammon’s treasure warehouse.

-The constellation, ‘Hungry Prince,’ protests to the crow, asking how he could hide such meat without him knowing.

-The constellation, ‘Crow with Lowered Head,’ replies to the prince that he deliberately hid it because he thought you would eat it all.

-The constellation, ‘Hungry Prince,’ protests, saying that he will forgive him now, so bring it to him quickly.

-The constellation, ‘Crow with Lowered Head,’ turns his head away and ignores him.

One of Hercules’ 12 Labors [a series of legendary feats] was to steal this herd of Geryon’s cattle.

The meat was so precious that even the gods of Olympus coveted it, and Se-un was surprised to find it near the entrance of the treasure warehouse.

Apparently, Mammon had said, ‘The damage is severe, so it is classified as a low-grade item,’ while examining it.

Even so, its rarity was immense.

“Kroooo-!”

Soon after taking out the meat, a familiar roar echoed from afar.

Focusing his vision, a Starving Ogre rushed towards him.

“What’s going on?”

“This is incredibly delicious.”

-The constellation, ‘Hungry Prince,’ shouts that he cannot allow the Starving Ogre, who doesn’t even know the concept of savoring, to steal Geryon’s beef.

-The constellation, ‘Crow with Lowered Head,’ mistakenly thinks that it is his treasure and asserts it.

The ogre’s sense of smell was sensitive.

Moreover, they were extremely hungry, hence the name ‘Starving.’

The rich aroma emanating from the meat spread throughout the third chapter of the tutorial.

“Kroooo!”

“Meat, it’s meat!”

Not only the first ogre, but soon about ten ogres rushed in from all directions.

“Kang Han-cheol, are you going to be okay?”

“Of course.”

Anyone else would have been overwhelmed by the ogres’ momentum, but Kang Han-cheol burned with excitement, clenching his fist.

‘As expected, I’m glad I brought him.’

Ten ogres.

It was a number that Se-un would have difficulty handling alone, no matter how strong he was.

However, with Kang Han-cheol, it was different.

Even if he couldn’t defeat the ogres with Se-un, drawing the attention of a few and holding them back would allow Se-un to quickly defeat the others.

-Player Kang Han-cheol uses ‘Outbreak of War.’

Rumble!

-According to the mysteries of the Black Tower, the power of ‘Ground Wave’ is enhanced.

Rumble!

Kang Han-cheol’s ability and Se-un’s magic synergized, roughly destroying the surrounding terrain.

No matter how strong the ogres were, they couldn’t move freely on such chaotic ground.

Kang Han-cheol and Se-un charged towards the ogres.

Slash-!

“Kroooo!”

Ogre hunting was now so familiar that he could do it with his eyes closed.

When charging straight ahead, they would attempt basic strikes, and if that failed, they would reach out to grab their opponent.

Knowing their strategy, the speed of defeating them increased.

Thud!

In an instant, one ogre fell.

Not a single ogre reached the Geryon’s beef, which emitted a fragrant aroma.

The moment they struggled through the rough terrain, they had to spit blood and fall to Kang Han-cheol’s fist and Se-un’s dagger.

-You have defeated the quest monster, ‘Starving Ogre.’

-Your level has increased.

-Personal contribution points increase by 10,000 points.

-Personal contribution points increase by an additional 20,000 points for defeating the quest monster alone.

-You have acquired ‘Ogre Tendon.’

…

The same messages appeared before his eyes.

Thanks to using the Authority of Gluttony right away, he was able to temporarily silence Beelzebub’s messages, who was making a fuss about protecting the beef.

-Due to the ‘Wolf’s Threat’ ability of the ‘Red Wolf Armor,’ nearby Starving Ogres are terrified!

-Due to the ‘Intimidation’ ability of the ‘Gray Wolf Cloak,’ charisma is enhanced, further exacerbating the enemy’s fear!

“D, dangerous… human!”

The battle became even easier as Se-un’s equipment shone.

Before he knew it, the number of ogres coming for the meat began to decrease.

‘Still, there were more than I thought.’

He expected at least five, maybe ten, but the number of ogres hunted was over twenty.

Either more were summoned than initially thought, or additional summons were made as the number decreased.

However, that was now over.

Slash-

“…Is it over?”

“Good job.”