Chapter 286 – Akshan Hungered (1)

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Translated by Heavenly Cat

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It’s beyond radiant, it’s dazzling.

To put on a jacket while wincing from the glare isn’t for no reason.

Because right from the first set effect, it was practically fraudulent.

[The One Who Awaits the Dawn 5/5]

[The set item effect is applied.]

[Currently applied set effect : 5/5]

[1. When you are the commander, the morale of allies becomes ‘maximum’.]…….

It’s similar to the ‘authority’ function activating when relationship and affinity reach maximum. The moment morale reaches maximum, it produces an effect akin to a miracle, you see.

The problem is the Shadow Mercenaries.

Whether they consider me their commander or not.

What kind of existences the Shadow Mercenaries are, through AAU.

And poking a straw…….

No, I have watched them while conquering Demon King’s Castle together.

‘Their individual abilities are on par with my seniors.’

Furthermore, the Shadow Mercenaries did not do their best during the Demon King’s Castle conquest and merely participated in battle moderately. For Shadow Mercenaries who have pride as strong as their exceptional abilities.

Moreover, there was even AAU’s advice that wasn’t advice.

-“I wish it was merely overanxiety. As for the Shadow Mercenaries, they have the setting of a dark mastermind to the end so…….”

Even if they joined the Holy War Allied Forces.

Are they truly following me, doubts had to arise.

However, even if they don’t think so.

Right now, I had to fix their minds so they’d think so.

‘So I can receive the Dawn set effect!’

The Great Evil, Seven Deadly Sins Envy is seen.

Its exterior is still bloody.

Well, I did think it wasn’t ordinary even when it only reached its hand out through the dimensional gap. Seeing its complete form, I definitely get the feeling it’s a Great Evil. Why, didn’t the Akshan seniors also say so?

-“Akshan’s nemesis is the Great Evil.”

When it comes to considering demons trivial.

Akshan, who is no less than Granfel, acknowledged it as a nemesis?

It means the Great Evil has something different from an ordinary demon.

‘Of course, it would merely be the same demon to Granfel.’

Not me.

I, Lee Ho-yeol, in order not to sink under my pride.

Need to hold on regardless of means and methods.

In that sense, the existence of the Shadow Mercenaries?

Could not be more welcomed.

So I opened my mouth.

I will hear the exact situation later.

Right now, through the set effect of The One Who Awaits the Dawn, we must face it together.

To do so, you must follow me. Meaning I relayed such complex inner thoughts through Granfel-style speech.

“Because the Shadow Mercenaries I hired are not weak enough to fall to a single trivial demon.”

“……!!”

Commotion arises on Wolf and Alkali’s faces.

Looking at their pupils trembling rapidly, the problem is I can’t control the level of my glib tongue. However, shock therapy originally has a definite effect, you see. Wolf opens his mouth.

“I didn’t want to meet you like this, General Commander.”

I understand.

It was the Shadow Mercenaries who refused my help and set out to find their own methods. There must be a reason why they dared to move even while refusing my goodwill.

“Did I not say so.”

However.

Whether that’s related to World Unification.

Whether it’s related to the Great Evil’s request.

Now is not the time to leisurely have a chat, Wolf.

“I shall hear your circumstances after the hunt is over.”

Mainly because the opponent is a Great Evil, isn’t it.

A voice is heard in my head.

It was Guicheol’s voice on full edge.

-My master, is that what I must cut down?

“Indeed.”

-Indeed, it deserves to be called a Great Evil.

Legendary grade item, Guicheol.

However, if it’s a Great Evil, it means even Guicheol does not underestimate the opponent.

Furthermore, through experience.

I know that reality is an advantageous place for demons.

Why, look at the demons hiding in reality, in society, all this time.

‘Nam Chul-min, Baek Yi-seol, Branch Manager Baker…….’

The demons that possessed them grew rapidly. Going beyond absorbing negative emotions, they scattered it around. While obscure demons like imps and succubi run rampant in reality.

A Great Evil revealed its appearance in such a reality?

“Splendid. Since you admit it, my mind has become at ease.”

Even facing its natural enemy, me.

It’s not a strange thing that it’s not overwhelmed by [Fear].

Tempest, who had been consistently pressuring Envy, approaches my side.

“Awoo.”

Its bravery hasn’t softened the slightest bit, but I can tell.

It seems you’re exhausted.

That’s entirely possible.

Envy having molted means.

‘It means it crossed over to the next pattern.’

Although it’s unkown how much damage the Shadow Mercenaries dealt to Envy.

It’s essentially Tempest conquering the first pattern of the Great Evil alone.

No matter how strict Granfel’s standards are.

“Stupendous job, Tempest.”

It was an active role satisfying enough, meaning.

By the way, I hear sounds of flinching at my words.

If it’s sounds, it would be Wolf and Alkali.

Alkali asks politely.

“Perhaps Tempest is the wolf’s name?”

……As expected, you think that name sounded severely chunni, right?!

Why does the proverb ‘A thief’s feet go numb’ (A guilty conscience needs no accuser) come to mind.

Why, if they flinch at merely Tempest…….

How surprised would they be at the other name of Guicheol. Going further, if they hear Granfel’s full name……. It’s because worry preceded me thinking they might be astonished beyond surprise, well.

However, fortunately.

“Haha…….”

Alkali nodded his head and continued to speak.

“Please forgive this humble one who failed to think of it beforehand. For what reason you stated Demon Kings and Great Evils are mere prey. I failed to recall its true meaning……!”

From there, I realized.

‘What’s this, so you only know it now.’

That I am a Demon Hunter and Akshan’s last survivor.

Unlike Granfel’s full name, it’s not like I tried to hide it.

Going beyond that, if you asked politely.

I probably would have answered proudly, no?

That I am exactly Akshan’s last survivor.

But, even when rumors circulated in the community.

Neither reporters nor players came asking me seriously.

‘It would be the power of manners education, well.’

However, Akshan’s face.

It’s the Akshan Wolf that captivated even players.

It’s not strange for the Shadow Mercenaries, who are Arcana-ins and well-versed in the continent’s information through various requests, to recognize Tempest’s identity.

But, as I said, it’s not the time to apologize, right?

“Do not ignore me, Akshan greenhorn.”

Paaat─

Envy spreads its massive wings wide.

Swoooosh─

The blowing wind pressure changes the scenery of the area once again.

Are you saying you will change the stage since you entered the next pattern.

The earth shakes and surges up.

“Tempest, I entrust the fallen to you.”

“Awoo!”

Tempest moves swiftly.

It retrieves the Shadow Mercenary members who haven’t woken up yet.

Let’s see, there is no need to necessarily manifest healing magic.

Alkali’s potion will be more effective than my shortcut healing magic.

Moreover, it’s about time the effect of the morale that reached its maximum slowly reveals itself.

[Peace has entered ‘Envy’s Outskirts’.]

So it dragged Peace out?

Is it because I had the experience of engaging in a death struggle with the Ice Dragon, Froznax? There is no agitation. Of course, unrelated to my, Lee Ho-yeol’s feelings. Because Granfel always maintained his consistent posture like usual.

From his stiffly straightened head to the angle of his neck and waist.

As if he absolutely wouldn’t look up at the masive-bodied Envy at all.

I opened my mouth just like that.

“You do not possess the posture to invite someone.”

Then I draw up my magic power.

The limitless [The First World Tree’s Blessing] buff.

That wasn’t enough, even the effect of the [Natural Enemy Relationship].

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Natural Enemy Relationship: When fighting the Demon race, combat power vastly increases.

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What those words mean is simple.

I don’t know how the ranks of the Demon race operate but.

Even looking like this, in the days I was much weaker than right now.

I have the experience of completely suppressing one of the high-ranking Demon Kings, Gamigin, with [『Bizarre』].

‘Of course, it was merely acting as a hindrance at best.’

Anyway, I succeeded in making him drop to one knee, didn’t I.

Seven Deadly Sins, Envy.

Whether you are stronger or weaker than Gamigin, I do not know.

“However, that is why you are fitting as a trivial race.”

I have become considerably stronger in many aspects compared to that time.

Vvvvng─

I scatter magic power across the area.

Peace, [Envy’s Outskirts].

Although I do not know what rules exist on the home ground, the morale of the away team here absolutely won’t lose. At least right up until I have the Dawn’s Jacket draped over me, that is.

“I shall personally discipline you.”

So I shamelessly continued to speak.

“Show proper etiquette to your honored guest and bow your head.”

Crunch!

I pressed down on Envy’s head with magic power.

“How dare you…….”

The physical strength of Envy trying to resist desperately reached me, but I didn’t mind. As I said, now that the [Natural Enemy Relationship] is activated, the limit on absolute magic power capacity disappeared as well.

It’s natural for a message to pop up.

[Seven Deadly Sins, ‘Binding’ occurs on Envy.]

“Fold those hideous and cumbersome wings as well.”

“……!!!”

“Do you not see the dust flying.”

[Seven Deadly Sins, ‘Snare’ occurs on Envy.]

I didn’t stop at making it bow its head.

I fold Envy’s wings, which it desperately tried to spread, just like folding fingers.

Then I say to Envy, who is grinding its teeth in a fit of rage.

“You are the first demon I instruct etiquette to.”

“……Shut up.”

“Consider it an honor.”

The messages popping up simultaneously.

[Seven Deadly Sins, Envy escapes from ‘Binding’.]

[Seven Deadly Sins, Envy escapes from ‘Snare’.]

Yes, it’s neither magic nor Bizarre.

I did not intend to tie it down for long with pure magic power.

Literally, this was merely etiquette instruction.

Etiquette instruction all of a sudden.

To a demon that is merely prey at that?

Someone might ask.

Didn’t you say you don’t even converse with prey.

Correct.

Granfel’s pride is truly consistent.

Even if it’s a Great Evil that would be reasonable to feel glad to reunite with.

Because he wouldn’t be pleased to converse at all.

However, this time is an exception.

“Are you properly equipped at last.”

Yes.

Envy, this is not etiquette instruction for you.

It’s etiquette instruction for me.

The reason I forcibly instilled etiquette into Envy is simple.

Envy, if that guy is like right now.

If it went on a rampage without tact, I thought it would properly provoke them.

“The qualifications to face Akshan.”

Our seniors’ tempers……!

‘Unlike me, those folks have no mercy.’

The players of World Unification sprawled on the mountain range were speaking.

That there was a certain deal between Liu Ouzhunchun and Envy.

Dealing with a demon essentially means one is a demon worshiper.

‘It’s overwhelming enough just to stop Granfel but…….’

If Akshan seniors stepped forward to hunt not only Envy but Liu Ouzhunchun as well? It couldn’t be a situation making my head spin more genuinely then.

So, in order for Envy not to cross their tempers.

Ultimately, it was etiquette instruction I started wanting to be comfortable myself.

Fwoosh!

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Akshan’s Will: Summons Akshan Demon Hunters from the fires of Hell.

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The fires of hell wrapping Tempest burn quietly.

Eventually, my vision blinked.

It’s an obvious system message.

[Relationship and Influence with Akshan are applied to the effect.]

[Akshan Demon Hunters answer your call.]

However, I know having experienced it.

Because our Akshan seniors don’t give a damn about relationship or influence or whatever. Even when hunting Gamigin, they all turned out in full force. Right now, when a Great Evil that can be called a nemesis is right before their eyes?

Needless to say.

Step step.

Presence heard from within the flames.

The noise of clashing metal heard.

Clang─!

“If so, I shall gladly reciprocate.”

I continued speaking to Envy.

“With an eternal hunt hosted by Akshan.”