Turns Out To Be a Genius Duelist

“Your Highness... Your Highness... has settled down. ”

Along with someone's mourning recitation, a man stared at me from the left.

Imperial Palace Knight Leader.

Walchess Renid.

An unfortunate knight who tried to protect it with his life but ended up having to live to see the end of the Lord.

“Master, let's heal...! ”

His direct assistant looks frightened to see his injuries, but Renid shakes his head slowly.

How can the pain of a severed arm stand against this loss?

“… became. ”

Renid walks down a desolate corridor to the terrace. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers disappeared without a trace.

However, the signs of their destruction were devastating.

“The damage...? ”

Renid asks, keeping his eyes on the scene.

Many of the people of the Empire must have died without a trace.

I didn't even want to know the exact number.

But the more you do this, the more you have to stay awake.

It's hard to accept, but the Crown Prince is dead.

So, as a gentleman, we need to fix this situation.

“ ……. ”

However, the deputy who was questioned did not take his mouth off easily. It was clear without asking why.

‘So many dead...' ’

Renid bites his lips to the point of bleeding again.

“How many people……. ”

“ ……. ”

“How many people died? ”

“Still accurate aggregation……. ”

“It's good enough that it's been counted so far, so tell me! ”

Renid screams as if in pain.

I knew he was angry too, but I couldn't control him. The deputy opens his mouth to another side of Renid, who was always defensive and respectful.

“… three. ”

But did I hear something wrong?

Units of numbers are strange.

“Three, …? ”

“Yes.”

Even though I asked again, I had the same answer.

Renid thought his henchman was joking, but it's not the case and he doesn't look like one.

“Are you serious?”

“Yes, there were three fatalities in the raid. ”

There was that battle, and the Imperial Palace was torn to shreds like this, and three people died.

I can't even believe I asked you several times, one of the three is the Crown Prince…….

“The remaining two are ordinary soldiers stationed at the walls, presumably killed while fleeing in terror. ”

They both died by mistake.

In other words, the reason why I didn't answer the question immediately is not because so many people died... ….

On the contrary?

“… how is that possible? ”

“Enemies have only been deterred for defense purposes. When I heard from the soldiers, they said they were fighting, but they seemed to be trying to avoid killing. ”

I don't know why I did such a useless thing....

I could understand at least one thing.

“Was the whole point of disruption from the start? ”

Renid shakes his head.

If you had been aware of this and abandoned the Imperial Palace and gathered all the troops to defend the Crown Prince…….

Wouldn't it have been something different?

Only such regret and guilt hung in my heart.

Of course, he also knew in his heart. Even if I made a different choice, the result would be the same.

He looked like the Demon King in a mask, literally a monster in the Apocalypse.

The same monster that was created hundreds of years ago by the Empire.

“Arlene is here. ”

Staring at the ruined Imperial Palace for a long time.

The servant knight narrows it down to his ears.

Renid turns his head, hoping he comes back with some good news.

Seeing her snoring like that, I didn't even need to ask.

“Kill……. I will find him and kill him... ”

Missed.

Renid is blinded.

The Crown Prince has died at the heart of the Empire.

The imperial palace was destroyed like that of the defeated country, and the one who did this slipped away.

“Please give the order……! ”

Your servant knight asks Renid nicely.

Renid has also moved on to sober up and fix the situation.

No, it was about to.

From the other side of the hall, the loud noise began to increase.

“The three princes want to see you. ”

“... You command me, not ask me? The Three Popes? ”

Renid mutters slowly.

Just waiting for the day the Emperor dies of poison.

That the three emperors who died under the Emperor's rule are now the only emperors left.

Of course, there is no basis for the three popes to do this.

There must be some great nobles dreaming of regrets in this chaos.

‘Are you going to protect yourself with me……. ’

Renid gazes quietly at Aren.

There was only one creature that, when everyone was struggling with one interloper, was able to resist.

‘After the 3rd Pope is dead, that monster will be released from the constraints. Then the empire will be finished. ’

Renid opens his mouth bitterly.

“Tell him I'll be right there. ”

There was only one way left to defend the Empire.

* * *

“Gaaaahhhh!”

While in mind-set, it also happened because of Yoon-seok appearing behind my back....

Yoon-suk informed her that the Crown Prince was dead.

She looks shaky.

It was no wonder I came back with news like this less than a day after I left.

“... You can't fool the whole world into finding out when it's sunny. I see. The Crown Prince is dead. ”

After some time, Empress Orlene accepted the fact. But what was a little strange was her reaction.

I thought you'd be happy, but your face was dark.

I thought it was the same blood, but....

Soon I realized that Yoon-suk wasn't like that.

“I will repay this kindness someday. ”

Fear is mixed in the eye of looking up at you. Maybe now, she thinks she's working with the devil to get rid of the tiger.

Of course, it was not a matter that Yoon-suk cared about.

“Then I have the news, so I'll be on my way. ”

Yun Seok left quickly, finishing the matter with an attitude that could be seen as ambiguous.

I have no regrets for the princess...

Lee Su-yeon is waiting for her to come to a safe place now.

“It's Mommy!"

When I moved behind Lee Su-yeon's back with the sound of surprise, the dagger flew to her neck.

Unlike the Empress who immediately sat on the bottom.

However, there was no need to avoid or stop it.

“… Oppa! ”

Just before the Dagger touches your neck.

After recognizing Yoon-suk, Lee Su-yeon stopped her arm and held her tightly.

‘I didn't expect this... …. ’

I guess he was worried that Yoon-suk would come back safely.

Well, I wasn't in a bad mood.

“So, it worked…? ”

Lee Su-yeon, who had not watched until the end, asked me if things were going well.

Yoon-suk also spoke of the murder of the Crown Prince and the presence of Arren, whom he met there.

“Arlene?”

Lee Su-yeon was the first reaction I heard.

It does not appear to be publicly known. The secret weapon of the Wasteland, I'm sure.

At this point, Lee Su-yeon will gather information and bring it to you later.

“By the way, you told the princess the news. I'm going to stay here for a while and keep an eye on things. ”

After a few more conversations, Yoon-suk borrowed a ticket from Lee Su-yeon and returned to Earth.

He then briefly explained to Eshton what had happened in Segeranbad, which ended a little earlier than expected.

"92: 10: 08 to the next duel.

After a while, Yoon-suk returned to the waiting room from the remaining time.

Approximately, 4 days time.

It was only Yoon-suk who didn't have to run for work like before.

‘Let's check it first. ’

Yoon-suk approached the tablet.

Lee Su-yeon wanted to see the details of her unique technology with a high rating of 'SS-’.

< Thunder Blade >

Rank A - Magic Power +6 for 10 seconds every 50 seconds.

Rank B - Recovers 20% of Max Magic Power each time an enemy falls into a Status Effect 'Shock’.

Rank C - Immune to all curses and status effects.

Rank D - Increases Magical Power by 15x when used and has a chance of inflicting a Status Effect on the enemy.

Rank E - All Stats +2 Increase and Absolute Resistance to all epileptic properties.

Rank F - When using a Blade weapon, additionally grants weapons a concussion attribute and increases attack speed by 5x.

The emperor, the pilot, had a problem.

It was a very good technique.

First of all, I can only see the effects of 'All stats +2’.

There was only one such effect on the E rank without being synthesized.

The effect of rank A or rank B was almost fraudulent.

However, these are not the high ratings of 'SS-’ for this unique technology.

I don't see that ability in the notebook. ’

The Crown Prince is later called the Brainbody and is named alongside many powerful men.

He was surrounded by lightning, raining lightning from the sky and repelled hundreds of thousands of invaders in a single moment.

Stories are left on the continent.

Do I have to go up to S rank to find out? ’

Rich likelihood

There's a good chance it's a shape-shifter like Mine.

Yoon-suk was troubled for a while.

In fact, it is not a big reason that Yoon-suk decided to gain this unique ability.

A score of 'SS-’ based on the future.

I only saw it and chose it.

Combining Frozen Heart of Ice Property, Incarnation of Fire Property and Thunder Sword of Epilepsy Property, I thought synergy would not be maximized.

But…….

It's so good right now. ’

All Stats +2 Increase.

Needless to say, it's an option for honey.

There is also a 15-fold increase in power when using the magical power of a concussion attribute.

Since the shredder is free to transform attributes, virtually all the power of the technology pops up.

Moreover, if you ‘Shock’ the enemy, it will recover 20% of its Max Magical Power and +6 the rank of Magical Power for 10 seconds every 50 seconds.

You just need to timing it before using a big move to unleash crazy power.

‘Plus, the unknown S-rank effect of taking a picture of Hwang-ryong title... …. ’

Perhaps the Crown Prince was more talented, or perhaps he grew up on his own without the help of his officials and chose a duel rather than an expedition.

After that, Yoon-suk's glamour deepened with happy worries.

Is it tech synthesis or just use it?

There were no easy answers.

So we decided to check the looted equipment first.

It seems like it wasn't purchased at the store, but it was the only treasure I could find during my exploration.

* Rank S- - Neck ornament made with the essence of brains. There is a blessing of the unknown God.

Reduces cooldown by 75% when using skills and abilities with epileptic properties.

There is only one line of skill compared to the S-rank.

Nevertheless, it was no less a fraudulent ability for those who met certain conditions.

Of course, it was useless to Yoon-suk who didn't have any brainstorming skills.

‘It's a shame to just grind it, but I have to have it first. ’

Instead of putting it in the subspace bag, Yoon-seok put the necklace on his neck.

There is no practical benefit…….

Well, the original role of jewelry was enough.

"This looks pretty good on you. ’

After that, Yoon-suk used the remaining MPs to rank up the 'Environmental Adaptation’ that was staying in 'C +’.

Several characteristics emerged as we reached ‘A +’, but I chose something that looked good.

Unless there's some crazy characteristic.

I didn't hesitate because I was going to go all the way up to the S rank and empower myself like the "Light of the End".

"General technology has reached its limit.

"Environmental adaptation evolves into its own power.

You can no longer obtain the same skill.

Technological evolution reached the end of consumption of approximately 5.85 million MP.

Analyze the nature of the technology and how the owner uses it.

Completed.

Please select the additional effect that you would like to have on your unique power, New Humanity.

A new human being...

I can't even imagine what kind of power the base is based on a name.

Then, like when the "Light of the End" appeared, I thought of an option window where I could choose a total of three keywords, and Yoon-suk carefully looked one by one.

In fact, it was meaningless.

Whichever of the dozens of choices you make, it's all on you.

"You have chosen survival.

"You have selected Leads.

"You have chosen evolution.

"Unique powers are given new abilities to the" new people. "

Yoon-suk checked the results, hoping that the money he had invested would be worth it.

* New Humanity — Reverse half of all terrain penalties.

First of all, the base is not bad.

Instead of penalizing the field effect, you get a buff. The final evolution of the ‘environmental adaptation’ offered as a sacrifice is okay.

So far, I'm very satisfied.

So what about the additional effects?

Survival: You can eat things that aren't living. The unique characteristics of ingested objects are applied for 1 hour.

Leads: Gain 10AP for killing Indigenous peoples on a non-earth level.

Evolution: You're no longer human.

Yoon-suk, who was reading dazed, remained stiff.

‘Survival’ or ‘pioneering’ is the second thing…….

I can't believe you're not human.

I don't know what else to say. I frowned for a while.

“ ……. ”

Yoon-suk had a strange look and tasted it.

- I'm not human...! Run! Run!

- The Demon King is here!

- God forbid, kill that demon!

On second thought…….

There was nothing special about it.