Raon looked at the seagull and the hand holding the Jecheon Sword trembled.
“Ji, is that really you?”
“I miss you.”
Although he didn’t answer the question, I was sure who it was because he said he wanted to see it. Now, Merlin has gone beyond being a madwoman and has become a stalker himself.
-Keueoeook… .
Lars curled up like a turtle hiding in its shell.
-Why is the madwoman here!
The guy’s light blue eyes trembled as if he didn’t understand the situation.
-We parted ways in the center of the continent, so how can we meet in this coastal town?
‘I don’t know either… .’
Raon shook his head. He really didn’t know, so he had nothing to say.
“you… ah.”
As I was about to ask Merlin a question, I sensed a battle going on to my right. It was similar to the presence of the Sea Warrior that we caught a while ago.
“For now, let’s put out the emergency fire and talk.”
“I’ll wait as long as I can.”
Merlin nodded and sat down on his shoulder, telling him to do as he pleased.
“Whoa.”
Raon sighed briefly and stepped on the Taehwabo to the right. The energy of the Sea Warriors was much greater than that of those who fought just moments ago. This seemed like the real thing.
As I turned around the gray dusty alley, I saw three Sea Warriors gathered next to a large fountain. A huge fog was rising above the fountain, which seemed to be enclosing the city.
“Burn away the fog first!”
“It won’t burn and it won’t freeze!”
“Damn it! “It can’t even be penetrated by aura.”
“The defense is also defense, but the attack is too strong. “I’ve already been hit eight times!”
The warriors and wizards in the city tried to attack the Sea Warriors, but the fog was too thick and they were unable to open a path due to the monsters around them.
Instead, when they tried to attack, they were stabbed by the sea warrior fog and died one by one.
Chiiing.
Raon adjusted his sword and grasped the status of the Sea Warriors. The young guys on the left and right were of a similar level to the guy I had caught a moment ago, and the middle-aged sea warrior manipulating the fog in the center seemed much stronger than them. It seemed like that guy was the leader.
Wow!
I used Taehwabo targeting the guy standing in the center. As I was trying to delve into the fog of the sea warriors, the sea monsters that were spread around began to flock.
‘Are you controlling monsters too?’
I’ve never heard of the Sea Warriors having the power to control monsters. It seemed like they were moving together because of the dragon’s command.
“then… .”
Raon tilted his sword behind his shoulder. He stepped forward with his left foot and pulled up a cartoon ball of auror filled with dantian. The heat surging through the mana circuit drew the shape of a dragon on the blade of the Jecheon Sword.
Cartoon Ball Baekhwa.
Yeomryonggyeol.
The fire dragon’s breath spread out from the sword fight and swallowed up all the monsters in front of it.
Coo coo coo coo!
Due to the problem of upper-level combat, the sophistication of the swordsmanship was much lower, but the firepower itself seemed to have become stronger thanks to the increase in abilities.
Whoa!
The monsters could not survive even a single word in the heat of the Flame Dragon, but the Sea Warriors built a wall that condensed the fog to completely block the flames.
“You’re bothering me.”
Raon rushed towards the fog, stepping on the blackened earth.
Cheeeeee!
The gray fog controlled by the sea warriors was sharply sharpened like a sharp blade and aimed at vital points.
‘see.’
Perhaps because he was using the Ring of Fire and the Demon Eye of Anger at the same time, the flow of the fog felt so delicate as if he could touch it.
Percussion!
I used the Garambo method to follow the movement of the fog. It plunged into the fog with a gentle movement, like a salmon climbing a stream.
“Kill it.”
When the middle-aged sea warrior held out his hand, the young sea warriors standing next to the spirit threw out spears and swords made of fog. Instead of targeting vital points, there were so many that they turned their entire bodies into skewers.
Cheeeeee!
Raon did not back down. He went faster and drew a frosty line. The silver blade and the frost blade were connected like shadows.
Quad deud deuk!
The terrifyingly sharp blade shattered the Sea Warrior’s weapon and moved forward.
“Stop it!”
The two sea warriors belatedly tried to build a wall with fog, but it was too late. Because the two blades were already between their eyes.
Ugh!
The Sea Warriors, stabbed by the cold air of the frost kite, were unable to control their bodies and fell backwards. It was instant death. No matter how strong your vitality is, it is absurd to withstand the frost kite.
‘Now one guy… hmm?’
As I swung the Jecheon Sword and created flames, a gray energy rushed in front of my eyes like a wave. The remaining middle-aged sea warriors threw the two men as bait and prepared for the inevitable attack.
Coo!
Raon stepped heavily on the ground and shook off the Jecheon Sword. The flames wrapped around the blade flickered with white light and enveloped the tsunami of pouring fog.
Raon Sieghart style swordsmanship.
Type 5 Baekyoungseom.
The white-stained blade erased all the waves of fog that had reached the sky. Through the fading fog, I could see the Sea Warrior’s eyes, full of surprise.
Wow!
Raon did not miss the moment when the middle-aged sea warrior was embarrassed and dug into his space.
“Ugh!”
The middle-aged sea warrior enveloped his body in the fog that covered the city, creating a gray waterspout.
Raon stopped walking and gently waved his sword. The red petals blooming on the blade began to dance elegantly along the whirlwind of fog.
Hwaaaaa!
Hwaryeong, who had gained a little enlightenment thanks to Ras, mercilessly tore apart the spray of fog that surrounded the Sea Warriors.
“ah… .”
The middle-aged sea warrior’s lips trembled as he looked at the melted fog in disbelief.
Jeez.
Raon approached the Sea Warrior with calm steps. When the guy was gritting his teeth and trying to make a final struggle, he slashed his sword.
Ugh!
The middle-aged sea warrior was split in half along with the hand that was trying to attack.
A moment of silence fell over the blood-soaked fountain.
“her… .”
“Wow, you can kill three of the Sea Warriors by yourself…” .”
“It didn’t even take a few swings of the sword.”
“How can you have such power at such a young age?” .”
The swordsmen and wizards who were dealing with the Sea Warriors were speechless as if they were dumbfounded. They looked like they couldn’t believe that the fog barrier, which they couldn’t break even though they risked their lives, could be broken so easily.
Wooooow!
The fog covering the coastal city of Aikar disappears. However, not everything disappeared, only a quarter of it was erased.
It seemed like I had to do the same thing three more times to clear all the fog from this place.
‘I guess I should move faster.’
It was when Raon sent the wounded to the port and was trying to find signs of other Sea Warriors.
Quaaaaa!
A majestic energy rose from the city sky. It was scary, but the huge energy wave made my fingertips tremble.
It was hard to see because of the fog, but it was obvious who was there.
‘Aris Sieghardt.’
There was a strange man floating in the sky who had handed over his position as the Pirate King to his subordinate and lived freely.
Raon used the Demon Eye of Anger to break through the fog and saw Aris in the fog.
Aris closed her eyes, bent her upper body forward, and placed her hand on the sword. The posture of the foot sword. The concentration and energy were fluctuating at an unbelievable level.
The moment her eyes flashed red, the sky split apart. Ultra-fast foot sword technique that is invisible to the eye. But what was important was not the speed of the sword.
Oh my!
Aris’ sword strike transcended space and cut off the breathing passages of the monsters and sea warriors spread throughout this city.
I’m sorry.
When I entered the back alley hearing the screams, I saw the marine monsters that had been alive just a moment ago were torn in half and convulsing.
Paaaaaaaa!
The cloud of fog that had been covering Aikar burst in an instant, revealing clear sunlight.
“her… .”
Raon looked up at the blue sky and quivered his lips.
‘This is swordsmanship?’
I’ve seen a lot of swordsmanship so far, but this is the first time I’ve seen someone jump through space like this. It was like watching magic, not swordsmanship.
-It’s space.
Lass twisted his mouth as he looked at the corpses of the monsters.
‘space?’
-That thief woman cut down the space where monsters were found. In your terms, it should be called a space sword.’
-Space sword… .
He swallowed dry saliva as he said the word space sword. It may seem very difficult to use, but it was a martial arts experience that warmed my heart. I really wanted to learn it at least once.
Wooooow!
The sound of a ship beating could be heard in the port. It seemed that the pirate king’s front line, Cheongpung, had arrived in the city. I could also feel the crew moving. It seemed like it was all over now.
Slurp.
Raon put the Jecheon Sword into its scabbard and looked to the right. The seagull possessed by Merlin was still there.
-ah! right! That madwoman!
Lars thought of Merlin again and his chin trembled.
“Why are you here?”
Raon sighed with a similar expression to Lars.
“I was looking for you.”
“until now?”
“huh. continue.”
Merlin smiled brightly and nodded. As she lived, she came to see seagulls smile.
“You’re really lucky.”
It’s amazing that we meet at the end of the continent. This made me wonder if it was really meant to be.
“huh? “It’s not luck.”
Merlin shook his head gently.
“You’re saying it’s not luck?”
“We’re moving over a thousand animals right now.”
“uh… ?”
Raon opened his mouth. His legs became weak and he almost collapsed.
“Che, a thousand?”
“It’s not just here, it’s spread all over the continent. “I’m still wandering around.”
Merlin laughed, saying it was not a coincidence, but an inevitability.
-Che, a thousand birds… .
Foam began to rise from Lars’ mouth.
-Didn’t the king say so! That thing is dangerous! He is more dangerous than the guys I met not long ago!
The guy tapped my shoulder and told me to run away quickly.
“Umm… .”
Raon groaned and tilted his head.
“Is it possible to move a thousand horses?”
Even if he was Merlin, it seemed impossible to roam the entire continent while possessing more than a thousand animals.
“I developed a new magic. “My main body took on a vocal aspect, divided my spirit and put it into animals.”
“under… .”
Raon let out a long sigh.
‘What is this guy really?’
You developed a new magic to find me?
Every time, Merlin made a very casual statement about developing magic that had never existed before. Anyone who heard it would think that making magic was similar to cooking.
“I thought I wouldn’t lose to anyone with this, so I’m glad it turned out as I expected.”
“You’re saying you won’t lose?”
“Looking for you.”
Merlin crossed his wings as if he was embarrassed.
“hmm… .”
Raon closed his eyes tightly and asked what he was curious about at first.
“Isn’t that magic dangerous?”
When I was a singer, I was practically defenseless, so I was worried about whether I would be okay.
“Woohuhu.”
Merlin slightly covered his beak with his wings.
“Are you worried about me?”
“That’s not it… .”
“I’m happy, but you don’t have to worry. Because they’re hiding. and… .”
Her eyes sparkled with strange heat.
“Even if I die, I have to find you. “I’m so lucky to be alive!”
Merlin spread his wings wide as if nothing else mattered.
-Ugh… .
Lars shook his shoulders and whimpered slightly.
-He is truly a crazy person… .
‘I can’t refute that.’
-Why is King Bon’s life like this? I came here to eat delicious food, but the city is ruined, and why is that stalker crazy woman following me?
‘It must be a demon.’
Raon patted Lars on the shoulder as if to comfort him. He was honestly scared of Merlin, but he couldn’t just be afraid because he had helped him so much.
“How are your wounds?”
“body?”
“You were pierced by the spears of the 10 apostles.”
“Oh right.”
Merlin nodded slightly, even though he had forgotten he was hurt.
‘Really… .’
Even though I met a lot of people, I really couldn’t get used to that madness.
“After worrying about you twice, I might not be able to sleep because I’m happy today.”
Merlin lifted his wing and touched his cheek as if he was embarrassed.
“ah… .”
She smiled brightly and then trembled.
“why?”
“I feel like my emotions are getting stronger and the magic is breaking.”
“What is that… .”
“I’ve been using this magic for over two weeks now, so I’m running out of mana.”
“Over two weeks?”
If that was true, it meant that I hadn’t stopped making magic since I went missing.
“You really… .”
“For this kid Raon… .”
Merlin was talking back and suddenly twitched his beak. Her eyes change. She disappeared without telling her what the seagull wanted.
“Kiluk.”
A seagull approached as if taking a leap.
“Kilurureuk!”
He flapped his wings as if asking for his request to be met.
“What.”
Raon swallowed his dry saliva as he watched the seagulls getting closer.
“I don’t know what you want… .”
* * *
The seagull did not leave, perhaps because it did not receive what it wanted, but instead landed on his shoulder.
Raon had no choice but to look at the city with the seagulls. The sight of well-paved roads and buildings collapsing and black smoke burning into the sky was like hell itself. The coastal city that boasted beauty just a few days ago had become a port of death.
Not only the city was destroyed. Even if you look just a little, there are corpses full of shapeless corpses. An untold number of residents, regardless of age or gender, were dead.
‘There are very few people left alive.’
I couldn’t feel any human vitality around me.
‘It must be because of the dragon’s magic.’
The city’s defense system collapsed due to the 9-circle magic of the guy called Gwangryong falling in succession, and the garrison would have died without even lifting a finger. It was clear that the warriors who survived the spell were struggling to somehow protect the city and were swept away by the monsters and sea warriors.
Puzzle.
Raon turned towards the port and gently bit his molars. A red-stained rabbit doll and the doll’s owner’s hands were visible under the collapsed building. When I saw the small, young hands, my heart felt tight, as if a wire had been tightened.
‘Damn… .’
Originally, I thought, this fight wasn’t mine. He thought that it would be enough to help Aris and reap the benefits so that he could return to the family.
But looking at this ruined city and the innocent people who died, it felt like pouring cold water on my head.
“Are you doing this just because you hate humans?”
Perhaps it was because of the feelings he received from Ras, or because of his malice toward the dragon, but the anger clinging to his soul began to boil like wildfire.
-The lizards’ prowess has been famous since ancient times.
Lars twisted his mouth as he looked at the smoke rising above the city.
‘Naeronambul?’
-Don’t you know that if I do it, it’s romance, if someone else does it, it’s infidelity?
‘ah… .’
-The lizards say that they do not interfere with each other, so they do not take any action even if the dragon slaughters humans or other races, but when the lizard falls, it moves.
The guy laughed and said that nothing had changed from before.
-The defense of the continent is shit, they are just a dirty race.
‘I see.’
Raon nodded heavily. The dragon that cried out for the protection of the continent seemed more evil than the demon kings like Ras, who cared for his minions, or Sloth, who just wanted to sleep.
‘I’ve definitely made up my mind about this.’
From now on, this fight is mine. It was a war to kill the dragon that was slaughtering humans, raise the level of the soul, and even get the Serpent Heart that would make Sylvia’s Danjeon.
Once I made up my mind, my boiling stomach calmed down.
“I couldn’t save you, but I will avenge you.”
Raon placed the blood-soaked rabbit doll in the young hand and left the red-stained street.
When I arrived at the port late, I saw Aris, Labawin, and the crew standing there.
“All the monsters and sea warriors that invaded the city have been eliminated. However, the damage was so great… .”
Ravawin bit his lip as he looked behind the city.
“So how many people are left?”
Aris briefly clicked her tongue and asked.
“The city garrison has been wiped out, and only one-third of the people who were originally supposed to move together remain. There… .”
Lavawin lowered his gaze and continued.
“It is said that the fleet that was supposed to come from Yukal Village was also attacked by the Sea Warriors and monsters.”
He sighed deeply, saying that hunting the dragon had become difficult.
“hmm… .”
Raon frowned at Labawin.
‘Is he half dead?’
Originally, Aris planned to gather his fleet and pirates here in Aikar and go on a dragon hunt.
However, since both cities where supplies and personnel were gathered were attacked, it was unclear how they would move forward.
“This place is located on the opposite side of its nest, and judging by the attack… .”
Aris frowned, glaring at the sea.
“It must mean that he knew all our movements.”
She’s right. The location of Khaibar’s nest and this city are quite far away, and the directions are also different. Considering that this place and Yukal, where reinforcements were coming, were attacked, it was clear that Gwangryong knew all about their movements.
“What are you going to do? “It’s different from what we planned, so it won’t be an easy fight.”
Lavawin sighed and looked back at the crew. There was concern in everyone’s eyes.
“Why are you so worried? “Why did a crazy lizard attack this city?”
Aris smiled slightly and spread her arms.
“Because he’s afraid of us. Our determination to hunt him down. And humans are scary.”
“hmm… .”
At her confident shout, a small light appeared in the warriors’ eyes.
“There is no need to avoid lizards that are afraid of humans. “The plan doesn’t change.”
Aris looked at the distant sea with a faint smile.
“We will go out as soon as preparations are complete. The head of the light dragon is… .”
Her gaze followed Raon behind her.
“Me and Raon cut down.”
