The Return of Apocalypses Tyrant

Episode 180

“That…”

“Why is everyone using visible tricks? “I don’t know if you’re being foolish about humans… or if you just don’t have any sense of humor.”

Carlos looked at Namgoong as if he didn’t understand what he said.

“To me, your stubbornness seems really foolish.”

“what?”

“We are a proxy clan that signed a contract with the Yoran clan. As you know, I helped the Yoran clan survive the carnival.”

Sigh –

Carlos grabbed Namgoong’s arm.

“Why are you rejecting our power? “I’m not saying you should elect us as a contract clan.”

The power felt from the anglerfish was amazing. It occurred to me that if he applied even the slightest force, his wrist might be crushed.

“All we ask is that you give us a small piece of land and receive the runes we mine in return. Is that it? “I can give you information.”

“There is no need for carnival information. You’re full of things you don’t know. I am…”

“A returner who conquered the Great Demon’s quest.”

“….”

“How could you not know that? After all this, they were still part of the proxy clan. “I have no intention of trading on information about the inquiry boss.”

Carlos said, adjusting his clothes again.

“As time goes by, the number of doors opening at the carnival increases, so you must have been through more doors than we did.”

“Then what information are you going to give me?”

“Dungeon strategy. Even if you were a returner, you wouldn’t be able to conquer all dungeons. “There are probably a lot of dungeons that were inevitably left behind from my past life.”

He laughed.

“I know how to conquer those dungeons.”

“To conquer the dungeon, you can ask Lathea for help.”

“Haha, you don’t know. “What does she know, having grown up under Leoric’s protection?”

Carlos laughed at Namgung’s words.

“Thanks to her struggle to save the crumbling clan after the king’s death, she gained decent eyes… but at the time of the carnival, she was nothing.”

[Oh, nothing? You…! You’re talking carelessly because your mouth is open!!]

Lathea roared at him.

“haha. Are you angry? Why? Did I say something wrong? “Who was it that hit his head and shook at the Battle of Cagnon?”

[That was…!!]

Looking at her flushed face, Carlos giggled and laughed.

‘He’s an unpredictable guy.’

Namgoong defined his evaluation in one line.

Carlos was something different from the other races he had encountered so far. He could not be considered a simple evil person, nor was he a good person.

‘You take life lightly and everything you do seems like you’re playing a joke.’

“Seeing as you’re a member of the proxy clan, I’m guessing you’re not human. “What is it?”

“Didn’t Lathea tell you? I am from the Soron clan. “The only clan that can handle Yograon.”

He looked at Namgung and nodded.

“Ah, I see. I guess you were curious about this. It’s natural that you don’t know. “I was imprisoned in the tower and was stripped of my qualifications as a member of the Vicar Clan.”

Then he snapped his fingers and said:

“Because there won’t be any of our clan in your dimension. We are called the Soron clan. And humans also called us this.”

Carlos’ voice struck Namgung’s ears.

“Devil.”

Namgung’s eyebrows trembled slightly.

“We are different from the demons. They are a clan that reveres demons and pursue only magical power. But our devil pursues everything in the world.”

“What does that mean?”

“Magic, sword, alchemy… The world is made up of countless magic techniques. We pursue it all, and that’s why we live on runes. Runes are the condensation of all magic techniques.”

What he said is not wrong.

Runes can improve physical abilities, and after the 10th door, you can obtain not only magical power and elemental power, but also skill runes such as swordsmanship and archery.

“It’s simply for the survival of the clan?”

“You have to be alive to plan for the future. There are only 8 positions for a phase, but the number of phases is much more than that. The same goes for the Vicar clan.”

Carlos said, looking at Natas.

“is not it?”

[The demons have already lost their chance. Because I died. But… he’s not wrong. If the leader is alive, the clan will not disappear, so we can take advantage of the opportunity.]

The Demon King said in a bitter voice.

“It was in that context that we were able to open the tower’s door. There is a saying that the devil is a kind of minor aspect. “I can achieve the miracles that the Aspect performs for a small fee.”

“A little price? That’s not even funny. “Is the price worth a person’s life?”

“Obviously I warned you. And those who want power have made their own decisions.”

“….”

Namgung quietly watched him.

“Do you remember all those who received strength from you?”

“of course. “It’s the devil.”

“Report their details to me without exception. And don’t force children to work in rune mining. “Tell us how mining works and find ways to prevent the mine’s toxicity.”

[Now wait…! Are you really saying that you are going to leave that guy alone?]

“Also, you will never be able to leave the area, and you will have to tell me how you got out of the tower door.”

“What would you refuse if you could avoid extinction?”

“Everything will be written down on parchment by the Yaksha clan and made into a contract.”

Namgoong extended his hand towards Carlos.

“…what?”

“Well. “You have to pay for the parchment.”

“Haha, I don’t think I can beat it.”

Carlos chuckled at his words and picked up a few runes that were scattered on the floor.

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuur…

As he tightened his hand, surprisingly the runes turned red hot and started to melt.

Chick…! Chichik…!

Carlos bit his wrist and dripped blood onto the melted mass.

“A deal with the devil always gets you more than you pay for. “It’s my first transaction, so giving common runes as the last word would hurt my pride.”

The heated rune took its original form as it cooled in Carlos’ blood.

The purple rune was also Namgung’s first time seeing it.

“How is it?”

Namgung picked up the rune on the palm of Carlos, who was looking at him with meaningful eyes.

“….”

He examined the runes and said nothing, but could not hide his surprise.

▶ You can use the ancient hunter’s runes.

▶ Do you want to use it?

‘It’s a skill rune.’

It was also an ancient rune, not at a low or intermediate level.

A legendary rune that even Namgung had only seen twice, despite having been through the carnival for 25 years.

Gulp –

the human mind is treacherous. The moment he saw the rune’s grade and properties, Namgung was overcome by the urge to use it right away.

‘The ancient rune first appeared after clearing the 20th door…’

I never dreamed that I would be able to obtain this now, after completing the 7th door.

In the first place, it was foolish to judge the level of tools that could be obtained in order of inquiry from the difficulty of the dungeon map obtained by hunting the giant demon.

But no matter how much it is, it is not a rune in one’s hand.

Obtaining this could completely change the landscape of the carnival.

Numbering 7780-3

Name: Ancient Hunter’s Rune: Spotting Weakness

▶ A rune that contains the abilities of the great hunter Haien.

▶ When you absorb runes, you can have eyes that can find the weaknesses of all living things.

▶ Additional damage can be inflicted when attacking a discovered weakness.

▶ Additional rewards can be obtained when you deliver a finishing blow to a discovered weakness.

Not only the ability to detect weaknesses, but also the additional effects were truly jaw-dropping.

‘The most important thing in conquering the carnival is hunting the boss summoned at each door.’

Namgung had 25 years of experience, but he did not know what the next 25 years would be like.

If he uses this rune, he will be able to easily hunt future bosses that he does not know about.

‘Not only that, if you can get additional reward items from bosses, it will be good for strengthening your power.’

Kwaak-

Namgung grabbed the rune.

“How many runes like this can you make?”

“As expected… did you like it? Of course, ancient runes are not something that can be easily crafted. “Even for me, it’s probably about once a year.”

“half a year?”

“Is this taking too long? Well, there are many ways to shorten time. “You may be reluctant to do so because it is a contract with the devil, but in reality, there is no one more perfect to make a deal with than the devil.”

Carlos smiled strangely.

“It’s definitely a huge deal to be able to obtain ancient runes at this point. But after seeing this, I can’t believe you even more. “I need to check a few more things.”

“What do you mean by that? I can’t believe it. “I offered the best conditions!”

“Being able to create these runes is itself a risk factor. What if we give the runes to someone other than us? “It’s like you’ve already settled in without me knowing.”

“Ha haha… that’s…”

“I don’t believe in phases. But how can I trust the devil people when they say they are of small stature?”

“It’s just a metaphor. I never colluded with the phase. “What should I do to make you believe it?”

“There is only one way to prove it. “If you come out, you may be able to go back in, so open the door to the second floor of the tower.”

For a moment, Carlos’ eyes trembled.

“If you can, I will make a deal with you. But if that’s false…”

Gulp –

Namgung pushed the rune he was holding into his mouth and swallowed it.

“I will not only take the rune but also your life.”

“That’s… easier said than done. “To open the tower’s door requires enormous magical power.”

“well. “Your techniques may be great, but your magic power doesn’t seem that great.”

“Haha, what are you saying? I think I’ll say it myself…”

That was then.

Carlos belatedly realized one thing he had missed while concentrating on the conversation with Namgung.

“Is the sky clear?”

Hearing Namgung’s words, he hurriedly raised his head.

The ice thorns that broke through his barrier a little while ago.

‘The barrier had been breached.’

At that moment, he unconsciously lost his breath due to the powerful magical storm felt on the ceiling of the collapsed building.

“You can open the upper level of the tower with just magical power?”

“…!!”

“Why don’t you try it?”

Kwasik-!!

She crumpled something she was holding in front of Carlos. Surprisingly, it was the gun that was pointed at the head of the boy seen in the demonic scene moments ago.

‘Could it be that they even saved the hostages?’

Carlos couldn’t believe his eyes.

This was because I felt incredible magical power from this small girl.

“If it’s a lie…”

A

little girl came down from the ceiling and spoke to him.

“Die to me.”

The child’s voice was soft, but the sharp anger contained within it resembled that of his father.