The Late Game Healer Is Way Too Strong – Chapter 177

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕𝟕: 𝐒-𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬’ 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 3

The greatest swordsman and the strongest Sword Master in the Republic of Korea.

For over two decades, Do Kyung-hoo had never lost those titles.

Many Hunters had picked up the sword due to it being the easiest weapon to use.

They would go through Gates and near-death experiences while wielding titles such as Sword Master and Sword Saint.

However, none of them had been able to maintain the title until the end.

Only Do Kyung-hoo had persevered on the battlefield with his sword.

The people had respectfully given Do Kyung-hoo the nickname ‘Sword Demon’ to signify their respect, and his reputation had spread beyond the borders of the Republic of Korea and throughout the world.

World Hunter Rank 33.

His overall abilities fell short of Choi Dae-soo, but at least there was no one who could face him with a ‘sword’.

That was, of course, excluding exceptions like Min Siwoo, who was currently swinging his sword at Do Kyung-hoo.

Kaa-aaaah-roooong!!

Flashes of light scatter in all directions, and sparks fly.

The shockwave from the intense clash of magical energy sweeps through the area.

In that fierce moment, Do Kyung-hoo revealed his teeth and laughed.

How long had it been since he had felt such a competitive spirit?

Even though he sharpened his sword every day, and trained his martial arts until his mouth was dry, the sword he swung ended up being a ‘sword that kills’ rather than a ‘sword that wins’.

The daily routine of cutting, stabbing, and slitting monsters’ throats.

Of course, that was the proper sense of duty as a Hunter, so he had no complaints about it.

However, there was a lingering sense of emptiness that could not be filled.

Not long ago, he had heard a passing remark from Choi Dae-soo.

He had said that he had fought Min Siwoo after a long time, and that it had made him feel refreshed.

━ Do Kyung-hoo, you know what a rival is?

━ I know. So?

━ Kukukuk. . . It’s quite enjoyable to have an opponent that I can give my all to. Try it when you get the chance. You’ll feel something different.

━ I’m not a battle maniac like you, so I’m fine.

He had said that, but he was secretly envious. He never would have thought that he would be able to resolve it in this way.

Do Kyung-hoo could not contain his excitement and thrill from the rising heat and tingling sensation.

“Kukukukukak! Push me harder, Min Siwoo!!”

Zzeureung-zeureureung!! Zzeureureung-zeureureureureung!!

They exchange fierce bursts of sound as if they are trying to devour each other.

The ‘Demon-Slaying Sword’, the greatest sword in the Republic of Korea, and ‘Balmung’, the greatest holy sword in Germany, clash, sending sharp killing intent in all directions.

Space is torn apart every time the metal clashes against metal.

Just then, a pure white object jumped into the gap between the clashing swords and fired magical energy at Siwoo.

[Demon King of the Sixth Heaven: White Dragon Sky Piercing Dance ]

The kick from Lo-an, who was covered in white armor, was incredibly fast.

Siwoo blocked Do Kyung-hoo’s powerful attack with both hands while using his feet to twist Pumirmir’s body and evade Lo-an’s attack.

A paper-thin difference.

However, as if he had anticipated that much, Lo-an attacked again.

“Extend, Ruyi!”

At his command, the Ruyi Bang lengthens and pierces toward Siwoo’s head.

【 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬! 】

Along with Pre’s shout, a dark shield appears on Siwoo’s side.

Thud!

Lo-an’s attack is blocked.

A jarring roar brushes past his ears.

Siwoo glanced sideways to observe Lo-an and Benedict’s movements.

Do Kyung-hoo does not miss that gap and his eyes gleam menacingly.

“Kukukukukak!!”

His beloved sword, soaked in magical energy, emits red light and draws a long trajectory.

Siwoo also infuses Balmung with bright magical energy.

Zzezeureureureureureung!!

A tremendous air blast deafens the ears.

The sharp shockwave strikes directly, cutting the face and body.

However, he cannot cover his ears or close his eyes.

Pakakaang!

Lo-an’s Ruyi Bang shatters the shield and extends toward Siwoo’s face.

Siwoo quickly dispelled Pumirmir’s manifestation.

The moment he was suspended in the air, he swung Balmung in a wide arc, knocking away Do Kyung-hoo’s sword strike and Lo-an’s Ruyi.

Metal clashes sharply.

At that moment, when Siwoo had created an opening, Benedict’s staff fires magic at him.

[Time Traveler: Jester’s Juggling ]

Cylindrical blades cut through space and fly toward Siwoo’s limbs.

“Little Master~~ You can’t let your guard down!!”

Siwoo pours his magical energy into his bracelet.

[ Takemikazuchi: Root of Lightning]

At that moment, bright yellow lightning strikes and an enormous amount of high voltage electricity targets Benedict’s magic.

Pazizizizizizizik!!

Benedict scoffs as his magic, which could not be destroyed by ordinary attacks, instantly turns back into magical energy particles.

It was not by reversing the spell formula to cancel it, but by burning the opponent’s magic with even stronger magical energy.

‘I don’t think anyone other than Little Master can do this.’

Siwoo’s technique may appear to have an average amount of magical energy, but in reality, it was an incredibly powerful mass of magical energy.

Anyone who was deceived by its appearance and charged forward would instantly turn into a pile of black ash.

“Damn Mad Dog! You’re still so damn strong!!”

[ Ghost’s Eye: Moon Hunter ]

Do Kyung-hoo glared and swung his sword.

His blade, surrounded by bright red magical energy, split into several layers and stabbed at Siwoo from all directions like skewers.

In addition, Lo-an’s clones, who had split their bodies with [ Monkey King: Twelve Transformations ], also attacked the area where he was.

“It’s annoying to deal with each one individually.”

Siwoo clicked his tongue and placed both hands on the ground.

[ Earth’s Cry: Breath of the Roots ]

[ Earth’s Cry: Breath of the Roots ]

Two large magic circles intersect each other, and the spells and spells are connected by lines.

Cyan light runs along the magic circuit and a giant breath responds to Siwoo’s call.

‘I’ve never seen my Master use that kind of magic.’

Lo-an was controlling his clones while also paying attention to Siwoo’s new magic.

He had never been one to talk nonsense or brag, but Lo-an had initially found it hard to believe his Master’s words when he said he had been to another world.

However, there were too many parts that could not be explained otherwise.

From his appearance, which hadn’t aged a day in ten years, to his monstrous increase in magical energy and vast repertoire of skills.

His Master, who had already been at the level of a monster, had become something extraordinary after 10 years.

Lo-an had thought that he had finally caught up to Siwoo, but he realized with a sense of frustration that he had only been chasing a shadow.

His true form was so vast and expansive that it could not be measured by the likes of a shadow, and he was stronger than any monster he had ever seen.

As he realized that the ideal he had been pursuing was actually an unattainable mirage, Lo-an felt as if he were a ship that had lost its way.

To Lo-an in such a state, Siwoo offered advice that was more like a taunt than anything else.

━ If you can’t be number one, you can be number two. Second place is still good.

━ What the. . . .

It was advice that did not touch his heart at all, but Lo-an soon decided to take those words to heart.

‘If I can’t defeat you, I will at least become someone who can succeed you.’

He was able to set a new goal, using that determination as his driving force.

Lo-an keenly observed his Master’s magic.

Usually, magic takes several seconds to execute and manifest a skill.

However, Siwoo’s magic manifests in just 0.1 seconds, as if ignoring the law of cause and effect, so he cannot afford to relax.

‘But my clones won’t be easily broken this time.’

After fighting Siwoo, Lo-an had improved the abilities of his White Dragon Armor through painstaking efforts, which had increased his resistance to lightning.

Now, even if he was hit by [Takemikazuchi ]’s electric shock, his clones would not easily be dispelled.

He was smiling in triumph when,

Kee-ee-eek.

The clones of the Demon King of the Sixth Heaven, who had been charging forward, all froze in place, unable to move.

“What the?”

Furthermore, Do Kyung-hoo’s sword strike, which had been flying toward Siwoo, was also held in the air and then crumbled.

“That Mad Dog. . .! Does he think he’s Celadon Flower?”

Do Kyung-hoo muttered a curse as if he had seen something ridiculous.

Lo-an’s clones, Do Kyung-hoo’s sword strike, everything had been wrapped up in [Breath of the Roots], which Siwoo had cast, and they were unable to move.

Hundreds, thousands of stems wrapped around each individual clone, tightening their bodies even more.

It was not just that they were tied up.

‘My magical energy. . . is being drained.’

Lo-an immediately released his clones as soon as he noticed.

He and his clones were connected by magical energy.

However, his magical energy was gradually being drained through those vines.

“Hunter Do Kyung-hoo. Wouldn’t it be shameful to lose after fighting 3 against 1?”

“That’s true. Why? Do you have a plan, you little punk?”

Do Kyung-hoo asked while looking at Lo-an.

“I will take on the role of a tanker in close combat. Benedict will provide support from a distance, and Hunter Do Kyung-hoo can prepare his techniques in the meantime.”

“Hmm. . . Do you mean you don’t care if your Master dies?”

“Of course not. Do you think Master will die?”

“Kukukukak! That’s true. Go ahead and charge, you little punk.”

“. . . Understood.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Lo-an charged at Siwoo.

The brilliant white armor left an afterimage as it rushed toward its opponent.

Siwoo gathered all of his remaining magical energy and circulated it throughout every corner of his body.

His muscles ached and he felt a tingling sensation.

Lo-an’s fist quickly flew toward his face.

Siwoo dodged the attack by turning his head and tried to land an uppercut on Lo-an.

At that moment, Siwoo’s entire body froze like ice.

Benedict’s magic had wrapped around Siwoo’s entire body.

It was only a brief moment, less than a second, but it was enough time for Lo-an.

His knee dug into Siwoo’s side.

Paaaaah-ah-ak!!

“Keuk!! What the hell did you eat?!”

However, the pained groan came from Lo-an, not Siwoo.

Despite wearing armor, it felt like his knee was breaking.

“You shouldn’t be in so much pain from just this.”

Siwoo dug into Lo-an’s insides as he tried to distance himself.

Siwoo, who had put Lo-an in a chokehold on his nape, lifted Lo-an’s head with his knee and slammed it down.

Bam!

Blood splatters.

Lo-an gritted his teeth and put up his guard.

He was about to launch another attack when Benedict, who had approached unnoticed, swung his staff at Siwoo.

“Pre.”

【 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧! 】

At Siwoo’s call, Pre, who had been preparing the spell in advance, jumped out and manifested the magic.

[ Water’s Breath: Dragon’s Roar ]

“This~~!!”

Benedict exclaimed in urgency and tried to use a skill, but the water dragon’s teeth bit into his body and flew away into the fog.

Kwakwakwakaaa!!

“You rest for a bit too.”

Siwoo gathered the magical energy that had been flowing through his body into his right hand and delivered a blow to Lo-an’s abdomen.

“Kulerk!!”

Lo-an, who had vomited a mouthful of blood, flew far away and crashed.

“Now, the main dish.”

“Kukukukak! Doesn’t anyone treat their Master properly? I guess I’ll have to do it properly too!”

Do Kyung-hoo raised his sword, scattering magical energy.

A sharp wave of energy shakes the training ground.

“If you don’t block it with all your might, you might die, Min Siwoo.”

“I’m always serious.”

Magical energy swirls around the sword, emitting a sharp wind-like sound.

[ Ghost’s Eye: Mountain Cleaver ]

His sword qi, which was said to be able to cut down mountains, tore through space and flew horizontally.

Siwoo raised Balmung forward and muttered softly to himself.

“Gather, ether.”

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