Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 529

Raiding the Demon God’s Vault – Episode 529

Chapter 529

A dungeon that only allows two people to enter.

It’s not common, but it’s not the first time I’ve encountered a dungeon like this.

Whether it’s a cooperative dungeon or a competitive one, the Tower held more diverse challenges than one might imagine.

‘Still, I didn’t expect to see a restriction like this in the Eight Hells of Suffering.’

If it were the first dungeon, it wouldn’t be strange for the second or third to be cooperative. I managed to conquer those dungeons alone, but now a dungeon that *requires* two people?

Seun hesitated before the hidden dungeon, and the Demon God, sensing his uncertainty, sent a message.

– The Constellation, ‘The Bowed Crow,’ nods, affirming that it’s definitely possible for Satan.

– The Constellation, ‘The Bowed Crow,’ jokes, saying that Satan is unusual among the Demon Gods for valuing friends, camaraderie, and loyalty.

– The Constellation, ‘Hungry Prince,’ mutters quietly that Satan was the only one who always looked out for him whenever they met.

Satan, the Demon God of Wrath, commands the most powerful army among the Seven Demon Gods.

That makes Mamon’s words all the more understandable…

‘I wonder if anyone is available.’

A slight headache began to form.

Yoo Seo-ah, who usually takes the lead and follows Seun’s direction, is currently conquering the Eight Cold Hells. Kang Han-cheol, who silently supports Seun, is also working alongside Yoo Seo-ah.

I heard that Lee Ha-neul has been busy sourcing new materials recently, and Baek Hyun is diligently engrossed in research, fascinated by the demonic energy contained within the demons’ bodies.

Seun recalled that most Diablo Guild members were deeply engaged in activities within the Demon World.

Just to be sure, he opened the guild chat.

[Han Areum: We’re trying to build a spire on the 74th floor. Anyone want to lend a hand?]

[Han Da-un: Anyone want to help! The reward is my love!]

[Han Areum: *Sigh*. Plus contribution points!]

[Harry Kane: I’ve discovered a hidden dungeon, but it seems too difficult to conquer alone. Is there anyone nearby who can provide support?]

[Zenon: Harry, can you share the location? Our guild is currently focused on conquering, so if anyone’s nearby, we’ll send backup.]

[Harry Kane: Thank you. I just launched a flare.]

[Zenon: Ah, I see it. It’s near me, so I’ll head over myself. Monsters might be attracted to the flare, so be careful.]

[Harry Kane: Thank you!]

As expected, everyone seemed to be quite busy.

Seun was contemplating whether to post a message in the guild chat, as he couldn’t abandon his plans to conquer the Eight Cold Hells, when…

“Hyungniiiiiiim-!!”

A familiar voice echoed from outside the canyon crevice Seun had just passed. It sounded like the speaker was being pursued by a monster.

A voice that instinctively called out to Seun in a crisis, rather than intentionally seeking him out.

Normally, he would have shaken his head and ignored it, but…

“All I need to do is fill the quota anyway, right?”

Seun’s eyes gleamed as he stepped out of the crevice.

As expected, the moment he slipped through the gap, he saw a massive demon, like a boulder rolling through the canyon, attempting to crush Park Jung-pil.

“Through internal energy, enhancing the first stance of the Vajra Destruction Sword, Heaven Breaker!”

Clang!

“Gwaaaaaaack!”

The giant demon, its core twisted by Seun’s blade, cracked and shattered into pieces.

Amidst the falling fragments, Park Jung-pil’s eyes sparkled as he looked at Seun.

“Hyungnim [term of endearment for an older brother or male friend], you came to save me! I knew it!”

Seun smirked at the guy.

“You’re not busy with anything right now, are you?”

“……Huh? Well, I think I’m a little busy……”

Excuses were useless.

* * *

[ You have entered the hidden dungeon, ‘Howling Hell’. ]

Thanks to Park Jung-pil’s… generosity, Seun was able to safely enter the hidden dungeon.

The fourth of the Eight Cold Hells, Howling Hell.

Seun didn’t know much about the hells that came after, but he could roughly guess the type of dungeon from the name ‘Howling’.

“Kiyaaaaak!”

“Kiyaaaaak!!”

“(Screaming) Hyungnim! What is this!”

The moment I entered the dungeon, a piercing screech assaulted my eardrums.

Thanks to Mammon’s treasure, Seun’s hearing was far better than average, making the noise even more deafening.

‘A fork in the road right from the start, huh?’

The terrain was treacherous, filled with bubbling lava, with paths stretching to the left and right from the entrance.

Seun paused, contemplating the diverging paths, a clear indication that this was designed as a cooperative dungeon.

He briefly considered the best way to *gonglyak* [capture/conquer/strategize] this dungeon.

But his *gomin* [worry/trouble] was short-lived.

“Park Jung-pil, take that side.”

“(Screaming) Kyaaaaak!”

“Huh? Hyungnim, what are you saying! It’s way too noisy here!”

“You’re confident in your dodging skills, right? Just give it a shot, and if it doesn’t work out, run. I’ll clear *gonglyak* [strategize/capture/conquer] this side and come help you soon.”

“(Screaming) Kyaaaaak!!”

“No, Hyungnim! I can’t hear you! My ears are going to explode! What kind of creatures are making so much noise…”

Snatch.

“……Uh, Hyungnim?”

Seun grabbed Park Jung-pil by the scruff of his neck as if he were wrangling an animal.

For a moment, an uneasy look crossed his face; unfortunately, his anxiety, born from past experiences, was spot on.

“See you later.”

Swish!

“Aaaaaaah, Hyungniiiiim!”

Park Jung-pil went flying, landing squarely on the narrow path between the lava flows.

Even in that precarious situation, he expertly executed a roll, tumbling across the ground.

“Hyungnim, Hyungnim! Hyungniiiiim!”

Splash!

‘So, that’s the setup,’ Seun thought, observing the scene.

Immediately, lava erupted like a fountain between the entrance and the path where Park Jung-pil landed, effectively blocking the way back.

Well, lava alone wouldn’t be enough to stop Seun.

With that thought, Seun turned and moved towards the opposite path.

Splash!

The moment he stepped onto the other path, hot lava shot up, mirroring what happened to Park Jung-pil and sealing off his retreat to the entrance.

‘He’ll manage to survive on his own,’ Seun reassured himself.

It wasn’t as if Seun had thrown Park Jung-pil into that situation intending for him to die.

Even though Park Jung-pil constantly plays the weakling, he is, in reality, a fully capable member of the Diablo Guild.

He’s benefited greatly from the guild’s support, but he’s also a player who has independently overcome numerous trials and reached the 74th floor of this very trial.

Moreover, he’s considered one of the best in Diablo when it comes to evasion and survival, so Seun felt confident leaving him to fend for himself.

“Kkyaaaaak!”

Only after stepping onto the path did he realize what had caused the scream.

“An Infernal Bird, is it?”

A creature said to emerge from hell.

A monstrous bird from the depths, known for pecking at the souls of the dead, scrutinizing their sins and inflicting agonizing pain.

Its beak was sharper than any blade, and embedded above it were dozens of eyeballs, each gleaming with malevolent intent.

It possessed three wings, one of which was completely rotten, shedding decaying feathers that seemed to carry the stench of the underworld.

“Kyak, kyaaaak!”

“Kkyaaaaak!”

They shrieked with a sound eerily resembling human agony as they assaulted Seun.

On both sides of the narrow path, lava that could melt even the most resilient rock bubbled and churned, creating a deadly barrier.

Facing these monstrous birds of hell in such a confined passage would be a daunting task for most. That is, if the target wasn’t Seun.

– Through inner energy, the Blood Wolf Sword Art’s fourth form, Blood Wolf’s Howl, is enhanced.

Seogeogeogeok!

The five Infernal Birds that were hurtling towards him were instantly torn into dozens of pieces, their bodies exploding in a shower of gore.

Black feathers, imbued with hell’s curse, filled the air, but he easily dispersed them with a gust of wind magic.

“Kkyaaaaak!”

Yet, they didn’t give up.

Feathers exploded from their severed bodies, and they flew at Seun with an even more grotesque appearance than before.

The further he advanced along the path, the fiercer the Infernal Birds’ [Referring to the Jade Crows, as they are also known as birds of hell] attacks became. As this happened, a fleeting image of someone appeared in Seun’s mind.

‘…Are they alright?’

The difficulty of the Purgatory of Howls was proving to be higher than he had anticipated, causing him to worry.

* * *

“Aaaaaaaagh!”

– The Constellation, ‘Donkey-Headed Bandit,’ can’t contain his laughter and chuckles.

An Infernal Bird’s claws grazed past Park Jung-pil’s head.

He rolled forward twice, narrowly avoiding the attack, but then two more Infernal Birds appeared on either side, baring their sharp beaks and swooping in.

He jumped up urgently to evade the attacks, but…

“Kkyaaaaaak!”

“Heuk-kyaaaaak!”

Jumping into the air was a fatal mistake.

Because with a human body bound by gravity, there was no way to avoid the Infernal Birds’ attacks mid-air.

Park Jung-pil, face to face with the Infernal Bird, screamed at a decibel level that rivaled the creature’s own shriek.

The Jade Crow’s sharp beak snapped shut.

Bang!

“Squeak!”

A gray mouse tumbled from between them.

– The Constellation, ‘Donkey-Headed Bandit,’ erupts into uncontrollable laughter.

– The Constellation, ‘Donkey-Headed Bandit,’ snidely remarks that the mouse form suits you best.

“Squeak! Squeak, squeak, squeak! Squeak!”

– The Constellation, ‘Donkey-Headed Bandit,’ guffaws, saying there’s nothing you can do even if you’re unhappy.

Animalization.

One of the powers possessed by Valefor, the 6th-ranked Demon King. [Demon Kings are powerful entities in this world.]

In truth, it seemed a rather weak ability for a Demon King ranked 6th. Park Jung-pil, now back in his human form, certainly felt that way.

“No, the other guys cause earthquakes, wield poison, and raise the dead! Why is this all I get?!”

“Kkyaaaaak!”

Again, he rolled desperately to avoid another attack.

“And if I’m going to be animalized, at least give me something cool! Like bear shoulders and wolf claws to attack with! Or let me fly like an eagle! Would that be so bad?”

Park Jung-pil leaned sharply to the side, barely avoiding another attack. He couldn’t completely evade the Jade Crow’s assault, and his balance was thrown off by a brush against its wing.

A dangerous situation – one wrong step and his entire body could melt in the lava.

Park Jung-pil transforms his arms into wings and vigorously flaps them.

Flap, flap!

– The Constellation, ‘Donkey-Headed Bandit,’ is losing his mind watching this.

However, they were just chicken wings.

He flapped his wings so hard his arms felt like they would fall off, but instead of flying into the sky, he barely managed to regain his balance and return to his original spot.

From the start, Valefor’s Animalization wasn’t meant for attacking.

It was a very passive power, only allowing him to transform into animals that were prey rather than predators, such as mice, chickens, fish, sheep, or goats.

Of course, thanks to that, Park Jung-pil’s ability to escape and evade had noticeably increased.

“I want to fight 멋있게 [meoshitge – coolly] too!!”

– The Constellation, ‘Donkey-Headed Bandit,’ chuckles and tells him to pluck a few Jade Crow feathers over there.

– The Constellation, ‘Donkey-Headed Bandit,’ imagines how good it would look if he stuck them in his head, saying it would suit him perfectly.

Unlike Se-un, who was hunting down every Jade Crow in sight, Park Jung-pil was solely focused on evasion to move forward.

As a result, the number of Jade Crows gradually increased to dozens.

The number became so great that the Jade Crows were fighting among themselves over who would attack first.

In the midst of that.

“Uwaaaaaah, Hyung-niiiiim! [Older brother/respected senior]”

Park Jung-pil’s scream echoed forlornly.