Buncheonhoeju (1)
‘He’s an unusual guy.’
That was the first impression Hans had when he met him.
As he fully inherited the title of ‘Immortal King’ and went beyond the limits of his status, his ability to sense was expanded to a transcendental level.
He was now able to cover all of Seoul with a simple sense of humor, and if he focused on a specific target, he could grasp the level as well as his disposition and ability to some extent.
The feeling of looking down from a slightly higher place than others.
That was the biggest change in perspective according to rank.
‘By the way, the author…’
I can not know.
‘I think this is the first time I’ve felt this way as Hans.’
That ‘unknown’ was all Hans could know.
[What? You guys.]
However, if you are a big player, you should not lose your composure no matter what situation you are in.
He reacted calmly, but with a sense of humor, he quickly analyzed the situation he was in.
‘Dimensions are separated and the coordinates are distorted. It is impossible to move out of space. Likewise, you can’t come inside even from the outside.’
In fact, there were quite a number of responses he could do when he was in trouble during his activities on Earth.
Things like additional reinforcements for avatars using “Hero’s Footsteps” And intrusion of the main body transformed into Hans with “Individual Projection”.
But-.
“You look pretty busy. Are you done understanding the situation now?”
An unidentified man who asks questions in a friendly tone as if talking to a friend.
As he said, no method could be used in this space.
Immortality, Auterica’s home base, and the closed world used by the Japanese executives of the Transcendental Society were also high-level techniques…
‘This is different from them. Can you artificially create a space like this?’
The ‘dimension’ that literally exists is different.
Even though it was a unique skill, I couldn’t even grasp the principle of its activation, so what should I say?
I wondered what it would be like if I used the ‘Otherworld Transmitter’, which allows me to cross the dimension, but right now, the first thing to do is to properly understand the opponent.
It was foolish to reveal one’s own hand without knowing the details of the enemy yet.
[This really bothers me. Is it also Buncheonhoe? I came back without getting tired of it. It seems that being smashed wasn’t enough then.]
First, from information gathering.
He taunted his opponent and gradually raised his momentum.
Goooooh—
The dark aura that radiated from Hans’ body swallowed up all directions like smoke spreading.
At the same time, the brightness of the world went down several levels, and frost began to form in the temperature that dropped in an instant.
Not only the black magic constantly produced from the immortal heart, but also the abyss, which is no different from its root, was released and corroded the surrounding space.
“Hmm.”
As if that energy was threatening to the opponent as well, the man frowned and stepped back as if on alert.
There was still some composure emanating from his demeanor.
“The heart… Is it a medium that helps you use the death of the world directly? Stability doesn’t look that good. It’s not a method anyone can use.”
“Ohhhhh! Huiju, that’s not important right now! If only that problem could be solved, it would be a very efficient energy source! A different impression than when I first encountered Calicas’ technology!”
Then, a sudden third voice was heard.
Hans’s gaze turned to the side of the man at that extravagant intervention.
“Also, a new concept and principle! Isn’t that innovation the driving force that develops the world? After all, the mysteries are different depending on the dimension. Huiju, let me research that quickly! What kind of knowledge will that gift me—!”
There, a middle-aged Westerner who had appeared there was drooling with his eyes glistening with madness at him.
Unlike the guy who first appeared, his body trembled slightly as if he had not completely overcome Hans’ aura of fear…
His eyes were already completely consumed with desire for something, enough to ignore the reaction of his body.
‘This is another reaction. What are you human doing? No, more than that?’
Needless to say, it was self-evident who the Hoeju was in this situation.
[Right. Are you the head of the Buncheon Society?]
At that question, a man with an elusive presence… No, a hazy smile formed on the corner of Beoncheonhoeju’s mouth.
“Yes, I am the owner of the Buncheonhoe. Hahoetal You are the one who ordered everything that interfered with everything.”
[Hoo? That’s too bad. But what about this? That obstruction will continue in the future. Kkeukkeu—.]
“Hmm, is that so too?”
In spite of Hans’ bold words, Hoeju only nodded in a casual manner.
But right after that short answer.
Creepy—
Hans suddenly sensed his intention digging into his territory, and immediately instinctively bit his body backwards.
Quadruped!
At the same time, a bloody sound echoed in all directions.
Where he was a while ago.
The space was completely crushed as if it were crumpled by the invisible giant’s hand.
“As expected, it is enough to react to this. It would be a little troublesome to catch it.”
[Kheu—You have an impatient personality. Of course, I also prefer violence over dialogue!]
Gying— Gying! Ji-ing!
In an instant, dozens of dark magic circles were deployed around Hans.
Most of this space was already under the opponent’s control, but in the area affected by the abyss, he was able to project a similar level of force as usual.
“Then let’s take a look at your skills for a moment.”
And at the same time, Houju lightly reached out his hand toward him.
The ‘world’ surrounding Hans began baring his teeth at him in unison.
Kururureung—!
As if trying to get rid of pathogens that have entered him, he repeatedly erodes his territory and causes the space to collapse.
In response, the dark magic power filled with the abyss spread out in all directions, and the sound of the space colliding with it shook the heavens and earth.
‘… It’s tricky. It’s not just about manipulating space. It’s like fighting a single world.’
Right now, they are showing an equal aspect, but in the first place, this is the opponent’s home ground.
It was not known how many tricks would remain, so it was not a very good situation to fight head-on like this.
Judging by his attitude, he didn’t seem to be putting all his energy into it.
“Is it really the death of the world? It’s definitely a troublesome power.”
“Uh-ho-ho-! That’s great! But don’t you take out the undead? Bone Dragon! Show me this dragon! If there are other undead, that too!”
No matter how you look at it, isn’t that leisurely attitude hiding something secret?
Neither Houju himself nor the madman next to him seemed to have the slightest idea that they would lose.
‘Hmm, what should I do? Rather than making a life-and-death decision right here…’
However, there was no sense of crisis here either.
‘Yeah, for now, it’s better to eat as much money as possible and lose weight in moderation. Let’s save the undead for now.’
It is a great harvest just to meet Buncheonhoeju, who had only heard about it.
Hans’ ability was already known as it should be, anyway, so it would be the icing on the cake if he could get along with him properly and even see the trump card he was hiding.
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‘The tactical retreat after the search battle is not yet lost!’
Because he had an all-around escape technique that was effective in any situation, ‘Cancel Summoning’.
***
Fabrics with intricate mandala patterns erected like a labyrinth throughout the large room.
Even the many candles that light up the dark room due to poor lighting, and the ritual tools made of all kinds of precious metals decorated here and there.
Whoa—
A thick smoke rises from the center of that gloomy yet exotic space.
“Report.”
At the same time, a languid female voice resounded quietly.
“Yes, Oracle. First of all, the situation in Africa is very good. The encroachment of major countries such as Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa is also in the final stage…”
After that, for a while, the report of the subordinate, who was covered in black cloth, continued.
From Africa, through the cruise of South America, to the weak classics of North America and Europe.
Ha-
Even as the conversation progressed, the brown-skinned woman reclining on the sofa in the center was intent on enjoying a hookah while listening.
“…And they say the situation in East Asia is still not that good. In addition to the full-scale retreat from Korea, recently even Japan has been hit hard…”
“Japan.”
Then, when a word came up about her region, which had recently been of interest to her, she interrupted her subordinate and murmured softly.
“Did Hoeju go to Japan?”
“That’s right. Accompanied by a doctor and a ruler, he personally went to catch a returnee named Hahoetal.”
“…Hahoe mask.”
After that, as she slowly closed her eyes, a red jewel in the shape of a waterdrop caught the flickering light of the candle and shed a dazzling light on her forehead.
“Tsk, Korea must have proceeded with extreme caution. Wasn’t that enough?”
Soon she opened her eyes, and she quietly murmured and put her pipe back into her mouth.
While actively working with China and Japan, expansion in Korea, a neighboring country, was quite slow, which was a policy that reflected Oracle’s intentions from a long time ago.
But even though I was paying attention, things ended up going wrong…
‘Doctor, his head hurts already thinking about that human making noise.’
Also, the existence of Hahoetal was the same.
No matter how great a person is, even beings who have crossed the limits cannot easily escape her insight as long as they are in the same world.
He escaped her attention all too easily and was blasting big things.
‘I can’t properly confirm my existence no matter what strategy I used. …Well, there must be some trump card to bring things to this point.’
An existence full of indeterminate elements from one to ten.
It was the type she was most reluctant to face.
Normally, she would have chosen to wait a bit longer until she had a clear understanding of the other person, but…
‘…This time, Houju stepped forward himself, so there’s no need to go that far.’
Oracle slowly exhaled smoke as he listened to the subordinate’s report.
However, the thoughts of Hoeju and Hahoetal continued to linger in his mind.
Although he is unable to actively step forward due to various restrictions right now, in fact, there is no one on earth who can go against his will.
Unless even a god descends directly into this world.
‘I’m curious. What kind of abilities does the Hahoe mask have?’
That would be too—.
The circle has already led to the destruction of several dimensions.
Because it was the monster itself that ate the world.
***
The black flash that stretched out in a straight line bends in the refracted space.
I lost my place to go in a space where the terrible curse that covered all sides was severed.
The flames of hell, which burn even the soul, were sucked into the broken space and disappeared.
And finally.
Quadduk!
The sound of bones crushing mingled with the chaotic din of battle.
“What a waste. I was definitely going to end it with this one. Were you still hiding your energy?”
Bunchen Hoeju twisted the corners of his mouth as if he was sorry.
In his one hand, Hans’ left arm, which was shattered and crumbled to black ash, was grasped.
‘…It’s difficult.’
Hans tilted his skull slightly as he squeezed and extended his newly sprouted left arm.
Maybe I was too careless at the thought that it was just a skirmish for information, and my heart was almost exposed to its attack.
‘While this side’s attack doesn’t work properly, his space erosion is very cost effective. At least in this space, energy efficiency is no match.’
No matter how close his mana was to infinite, if there was such a difference in operation, the gap could not help but widen.
This will be a big stumbling block to a proper battle later on.
‘Still, it’s not like there’s zero income.’
Hans raised his mana again and looked at the opponent he was facing, the Houju of the Buncheon meeting.
[Yeah, I was expecting that. After all, you weren’t a pure human either.]
“You know it’s an honor. Because it’s not shown very often. I think it will be less tiring this way than taking more time for nothing.”
Flutter—
Along with a solemn voice, the brilliance of the sunset that radiated from his body covered his son-in-law.
As a result, the abyss that surrounded Hans melted away, and a hole in the defense built to prevent space erosion began to open.
‘Kuk!’
Kwadeuk!
Even though he hurriedly avoided the seat, his right ankle was blown off this time.
It’s the combo attack that took his left arm a while ago, and the power that Hans handles, the black magic and the abyss.
It was divine power.
‘Of course, the compatibility is the worst. But I don’t think that guy has any restrictions on his power.’
All returnees who use divine power lose their power on Earth.
It was unavoidable due to the mechanism of power, and it was something he himself had experienced through Heinrich.
Of course, the abyss of Hans was a similar case.
‘…Is it also related to that appearance?’
Flutter—
While thinking so.
Along with the harsh flapping of wings, the reddish sunset covered the place again.
Powerful divine power with an output that far exceeds that used by Saint Heinrich in Auterica.
“I’m tired, so let’s finish this quickly.”
A halo shining from the back of its head and a pair of gigantic wings that stretched out on both sides from its back… More than 3 meters in length.
The chairman of the Buncheonhoe.
‘The head of an evil organization is an angel…Something like this!’
No matter how you looked at it, it was an angel itself.
