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The amount of 30 million won was five million higher than Han Yeon-soo's offer.

If he disposed of the moonstones at this price, he could earn 54 billion.

However, Kang-jun shook his head with a frown.

"I'm sorry but I don't intend to do so."

"Ah, then it can't be helped."

Ruel had a sad expression but Kang-jun then muttered unknowingly,

"If you give me essences, then... I don't know."

His words entered Ruel's ear and her eyes shook as she spoke.

"Do you mean essences such as the Essence of Fire or Essence of Water? If it's those essences, then I have some. Will you really sell moonstones for essences?"

"That..."

Kang-jun made an embarrassed expression. He needed essences to strengthen his wings, so he had spoken unknowingly.

However, he couldn't help feeling embarrassed when seeing Ruel's expectant face.

Even so, he couldn't exchange moonstones for just one or two essences.

However, Kang-jun's eyes widened as he heard Ruel's next words.

"If you sell me three moonstones, I can give you all of my Essence of Fire. I think I have 40 right now?"

Ruel possessed five buildings and had approximately 30 billion won in assets. Although her attack power wasn't high, she collected many essences from the mines.

Particularly, there was a fire mine in her territory, so the Essence of Fire came out well.

Thanks to that, she had around 40 essences.

Kang-jun smiled.

"No, that isn't enough. I will sell you three moonstones for 30 million won each as well as the essences."

Earlier, the dimensional merchant was selling one Essence of Fire for three moonstones.

Even if he had increased the price by two or three times, it implied that an Essence of Fire was worth one moonstone.

Now, Ruel was offering 40 Essence of Fire for three moonstones.

This was indeed an incredible deal. He also received cash. Additionally, it was more than the price offered by the Black Dragon Law Firm.

'Why didn't I think about this sooner?'

Kang-jun smiled widely.

That's right.

It wasn't difficult to obtain various essences because the rich sovereigns owned many territories. Even if it wasn't a large number, there was a high possibility that everybody had dozens of them.

Conversely, moonstones were very hard to get. Therefore, they were willing to trade essences for moonstones.

Moonstones were more important than essences because with them, they could avoid punishment or have points for resurrection.

Ruel instantly returned to her base, sent the Essence of Fire to Kang-jun's base through a transportation order and returned to headquarters.

[Sovereign Ruel has sent 40 Essence of Fire to your base.]

The transfer was instant between the bases. In the meantime, he wasn't interested in these functions since he had nothing to do with other sovereigns.

[40 Essence of Fire have been stored in your warehouse.]

After confirming the message, Kang-jun immediately took three moonstones from his inventory and handed it to Ruel. She jumped with joy.

"Thank you, Lucan. Once I return to reality, I will send 90 million won to your account. Let me know your account number."

"Send it through the Black Dragon Law Firm. It is better for them to handle it."

"Yes, that would be good."

Ruel left with an excited expression. Then the other sovereigns, who had been watching from afar, ran toward Kang-jun.

"Will you really give moonstones for essences?"

Kang-jun nodded.

"Of course."

He shouted loudly so that all the sovereigns could hear.

"If you send me various essences, I will sell you moonstones for 30 million won. I don't care who the person is, so please don't hesitate. The essence type doesn't matter. I will trade three moonstones for every 40 essences."

In fact, it was a tremendous transaction even if he didn't accept cash. One moonstone could be traded for 13 essences.

However, Kang-jun also received cash.

The exchange value was determined by Kang-jun but the other sovereigns consented.

Kang-jun had put a lot of effort into obtaining the moonstones, so he had to receive an appropriate price.

He had become a commander and received wings, so the essences from other sovereigns were essential right now.

Although essences were used to summon troops, it was possible to collect more in the future as most of the sovereigns had several mines. Additionally, 30 million won wasn't a burden for those who were born with golden spoons.

This deal was good for everyone.

Kang-jun added something.

"In reference to the deal, I won't enter into hostile relationships with sovereigns who keep their end of the bargain."

The sovereigns were lining up to do business with Kang-jun and once Kang-jun said that he wouldn't enter a hostile relationship after making the deal, they became more frantic.

"Me!"

"Haha, I have many essences."

"I want to make a deal."

In fact, most of them were wary about having a hostile relationship with Kang-jun.

It was the same for Hardis. Even if he was hostile, he wasn't even a match.

The first ranked sovereign in Earth Hwanmong. Now that he had become a commander, it was impossible to survive if they turned Kang-jun into their enemy.

So, Kang-jun's words made him feel relieved. However, he couldn't bear to make himself stand in the line.

It was the same for Zenith.

Hardis and Zenith couldn't go forward due

to pride.

Furthermore, unlike the other sovereigns, they didn't need moonstones.

Therefore, they just watched as the other sovereigns did business with Kang-jun.

"I have 38 Essence of Earth, 12 Essence of Wind and 10 Essence of Fire."

"I can trade four moonstones."

"I have 30 Essence of Darkness."

"I can trade two moonstones."

Kang-jun finished his business with the sovereigns. After finishing the deals with 30 sovereigns, 102 moonstones disappeared.

He now had 1,300 essences piled up in his warehouse.

In reality, 3.06 billion won in cash would enter his account.

At that moment, Heksia entered headquarters and saw Kang-jun.

"Lucan is here. Congratulations on becoming a commander. Did you get the Wings of Chaos?"

"Thank you. Your advanced notice was a great help."

Kang-jun smiled at her. Grania, the commander of the 438th Army, was also behind Heksia.

"Hoho! Lucan! I really congratulate you."

"I expected it, but it is still great."

"Thank you."

Then Kang-jun said to them,

"That went well. I have something to say."

"What do you want to say?"

"Tell us."

"It is a bit difficult. so let's move to a quiet place."

Heksia shook her head.

"There is no need to move. It will be quiet after a while. Wait until they go to the battlefield."

Heksia led the sovereigns and moved somewhere else. Only Kang-jun and Grania remained at headquarters. She asked,

"Now that it is quiet, speak."

Kang-jun gave her an intense stare and declared.

"Grania! Have you ever thought of joining my household?"

He didn't mess around and went straight to the conclusion - that was Kang-jun's personality.

Grania stared at him with a bemused expression.

"Bah! You must be looking down on me after becoming a commander."

This! It was a failure. Kang-jun mourned inwardly. Then Heksia reappeared.

"What? What is with this atmosphere?"

Grania stared at Kang-jun and asked again,

"Answer me. Are you making fun of me?"

"This isn't a joke but something you need."

"Something I need?"

"Of course. I will be a great power for you."

"I'm sorry but I don't need your strength. Bah! Bah! Bah! Don't make me laugh."

Grania snorted angrily and left.

Heksia looked after her with a fascinated expression.

"What? Did you just ask Grania to join your household?"

Kang-jun sighed and nodded.

"But I failed."

"Failure. Grania has a habit of getting angry if she likes it."

"Really?"

"Ask her again the next time you see her. She might grudgingly accept. Of course, she might react angrily once more."

It was an unexpected fact, then maybe it wasn't a failure.

Kang-jun smiled at her.

"Thank you. I would have been greatly disappointed if it wasn't for your words."

"There is no need to thank me."

Heksia then stared at Kang-jun with an offended expression.

"But why didn't you ask me? Am I not worth it?"

Kang-jun turned red and said,

"I was just about to. Heksia, would you like to join my household?"

"Bah! That won't happen. It absolutely won't happen. I don't like being under someone else. Look elsewhere."

Heksia continued to laugh. It seemed like she was making an angry face on purpose.

"I see. I understand. Then you might change your mind the next time you come back."

Heksia might also have an odd habit of having a temper tantrum. Anyway, Kang-jun would come back at the next opportunity.

A messenger scroll had arrived at headquarters for Kang-jun, but he had something to do before that.

'I need to strengthen my wings quickly.'

Combined with his original essences, he had close to 1,500.

Most of them were Essence of Earth and Essence of Wind.

After that, there were many Essence of Fire, Essence of Water, Essence of Abundance, Essence of Enchantment, followed by Essence of Darkness and Essence of Light.

That meant the last two were rare.

So, he set aside the rare ones and filled his Chaos Power using the relatively common essences. It didn't matter because if it wasn't the Essence of Chaos, every essence gave one point.

[459 points of Chaos Power have been obtained.]

[429 points of Chaos Power have been obtained.]

[128 points of Chaos Power have been obtained.]

The conversion of Chaos Power was done in bulk by specifying numbers, rather than having to do it one at a time.

-Chaos Power needed to upgrade to Stage 2: 1000/1000

He was able to fill his Chaos Power in an instant.

Hwaaak!

At that moment, his wings shone with a brilliant light.

[The Wings of Chaos have been strengthened to Stage 2.]

[Your damage has increased greatly.]

[Health has risen by 1,000 points.]

[Black magic energy has risen by 1,000 points.]

[You have awakened the Will of Survival.]

[Once your health drops below 30%, Will of Survival will automatically activate.]

[Your physical and magic defense will increase significantly when Will of Survival is activated.]

Numerous messages appeared.

The Wings of Chaos were strengthened to Stage 2 and an ability was added.

Wings of Chaos (Stage 2)

-Rating: Myth

-Wings with a chaotic will.

-Free flight is possible.

-Health +2000, Black Magic Energy +2000.

-As the stage rises, attack power will increase significantly.

-Resistance to all properties will increase greatly.

-Will of Survival will activate automatically when health drops below 30%.

-Starting from Stage 2, a unique skill will be gained at every stage.

-Chaos Power needed to upgrade to Stage 2: 0/2000

'I have Will of Survival.'

It was a type of passive skill that appeared at Stage 2.

His physical and magic defense would increase significantly. Therefore, he wouldn't die easily.

Additionally, his health and black magic energy had increased again.

Health: 2970/2970.

Black Magic Energy: 2700/2700

As a result, his health and black magic energy couldn't be compared to before.

'Huhu, I won't be able to die even if I want to.'

He felt an energy overflowing from him.

'Stage 3 requires 2,000 Chaos Power.'

If so, he would try it when he had more than 2,000 essences.

After a while, Kang-jun moved to the Defense Army's headquarters. The 1st commander, Binhaim, and the 12th commander, Rainkar, were waiting.

"You came, Sovereign Lucan. From now on, you must enter the red moon battlefield as a commander."

"Where am I going?"

"It depends on your choice. Your career will be completely different according to your will."

"What are the choices?"

Binhaim replied,

"There are two. One, fight with the sovereigns in the manner that you have previously fought. Two, fight on the bloody Battlefield."

The bloody Battlefield? Wasn't that the place where it was the end once someone died?

Binhaim continued,

"If you prefer the first way, then follow me. However, if you choose the second one, follow Rainkar."

Andras and the other sovereigns were already waiting.

Andras, Damas, Agnus and Fade were behind Rainkar. They chose to go to the bloody Battlefield.

The others chose Binhaim and now, only Kang-jun's decision was left.

Rainkar then looked at Kang-jun and said,

"I will just say one thing. The bloody Battlefield is dangerous but it can be the fastest method of growth. I believe that you will understand this."

Once they died, that was the end. Yet, four sovereigns still chose to go to the bloody Battlefield.

It was amazing.

If they decided to follow Binhaim, they would have to deal with the subordinates of the Second Demon King. They could also revive again through the resurrection gem.

However, the bloody Battlefield didn't have a resurrection gem.

Just like in reality, death was the end.

Nevertheless, why did they want to risk their lives?

He was different from sovereigns who had gold spoons. Kang-jun had come up desperately from the bottom, so risking his life had become a habit.

'Maybe they started from the bottom like me?'

That might be the case.

If they had many things in reality, it wouldn't be easy to choose the bloody Battlefield, no matter how fast they would grow.

"What will you do?"

Rainkar asked again. Kang-jun nodded immediately.

"I will choose the bloody Battlefield."

If all the other sovereigns had followed Binhaim, Kang-jun might have hesitated a little bit.

He could become strong enough through Binhaim's way, so there was no need to choose a dangerous route.

However, what if Kang-jun didn't choose the bloody Battlefield and Andras survived until the end?

Kang-jun might have to give up his number one spot.

It wasn't just a matter of ranking but survival as well. The existence of a stronger sovereign would bring a serious crisis to Kang-jun after the red moon was over.

Thus, Kang-jun chose to live.

He couldn't be pushed in the compet.i.tion among sovereigns.

"Follow me. We are going to the bloody Battlefield."

Rainkar moved to a magic circle.

Chuuuot!

Light from the magic circle covered his body and he disappeared.

Andras flinched at the sight.

Teleportation to the bloody Battlefield!

They were just going without any explanation?

Chuuuot!

Then Kang-jun stepped onto the magic circle and disappeared.

Andras became determined after seeing Kang-jun step in with no hesitation.

'Doesn't he have any fear?'

In fact, Andras wouldn't normally have chosen the bloody Battlefield. He wanted to become stronger in a place where resurrection was possible if he died.

However, he couldn't do that when there was someone above him.

'Lucan! I can never be safe as long as he is above me. In order to jump over over, I have to go to the bloody Battlefield.'

This was the reason. If it hadn't been for Lucan, he wouldn't have chosen the bloody Battlefield.

It was the same for Damas, Agnus and Fade.

They are also afraid of death. However, they were more afraid of having someone above them.

It was because they would eventually be hunted by him. They chose the bloody Battlefield to become stronger, even if it meant risking death.

They would survive and become the best. That was their wish.

Chuuot! Chuuuot!

Andras disappeared into the circle after Kang-jun and Damas, Agnus and Fade followed silently.

After a few moments, they arrived on the bloody Battlefield.

Unlike the name that implied a field of blood, the bloody Battlefield was a place where mysterious weather was unfolding.

The sky was covered with purple clouds and mysterious plants formed forests everywhere.

On the ground where Kang-jun was standing, a huge magic circle was spread out over a radius of 100 metres with a red gem in the middle.

There were hundreds of thousands of different types of species.

There were some creatures performing their duties in the magic circle and they bowed politely when they saw Rainkar.

However, they didn't pay any attention to Kang-jun.

Rainkar said,

"The bloody Battlefield is in a niche dimension. It is also a gate that can allow someone to enter Earth from another dimension. Therefore, if this place is left open, Hwanmong will be destroyed."

If the gate opened, that meant all the commanders had died and Hwanmong would fall apart. It would be disastrous for Earth.

"This place is protecting the real Earth where you live. So, while you are here, don't try to interfere with each other and become colleagues. You will be too busy dealing with the enemies to keep each other in check."

"I understand."

Kang-jun nodded.

Kwatang!

It was at that time that someone suddenly ran into the circle in a bloody state.

"Kuheheok! Heok! Heok!"

It was a face he had seen somewhere before.

A commander who looked like a demon.

It was the 3rd commander Ligas.

Yet he entered in such a horrible state.

"Kuooh! D-dammit! I was stuck with the Second Demon King. I nearly died."

Ligas shook his head. Listening to his words, it seemed like he had a fight with the Second Demon King, Colladikus.

Chu chu chu chu.

Meanwhile, a light from the red gem in the middle of the circle flowed over Ligas' body - his injuries started to heal quickly.

After a while, he was restored to his original appearance.

Then he saw Rainkar and approached.

"You came?"

Rainkar nodded.

"What has happened today?"

"I had almost killed Keldiak when the Second Demon King appeared. The Second Demon King

is in a furious state due to the death of Medes."

There were four great people who could be called the strongest subordinates of the Second Demon King.

One of them was Medes.

However, Medes died a while ago. He was killed by the 7th commander of Earth Hwanmong, Tesiarus.

Tesiarus, however, also died from a fatal injury on his way back. It was from another one of the Second Demon King's four great subordinates, Kadiana.

Rainkar sighed.

"It is truly a pity that Tesiarus died. At that time, if some of the other 12 commanders had helped, he would still be here now."

"I also think that. I couldn't afford to fight both Keldiak and the Second Demon King but the others stalled despite being able to help."

Keldiak was also one of the Second Demon King's four great subordinates.

Ligas sighed with exasperation while Rainkar nodded.

"They are watching us. They are hoping we will disappear while fighting against the Second Demon King."

They were the beings with the strongest combat power in Earth Hwanmong.

The 3rd commander, Ligas, the 7th commander, Tesiarus, and the 12th commander, Rainkar.

All of them were commanders with Wings of Chaos and were, therefore, the targets of other commanders.

In the end, the 7th commander, Tesiarus, died and Lucan received the Wings of Chaos.

"So, Ligas, you should be aware."

"Kukuku, don't worry. I have survived worse places than this."

Ligas laughed before turning his gaze toward Kang-jun.

"He is?"

"i respectfully greet the 3rd commander, Ligas."

Kang-jun politely said. Ligas then folded his arms and asked,

"How unexpected. You chose the bloody Battlefield. Lucan, why did you come to the bloody Battlefield?"

"In order to be strong."

"Kukuk! This isn't the place to become strong. Before getting stronger, it is better to learn how to survive."

Ligas said before disappearing somewhere.

Then Rainkar said to Kang-jun and the others,

"You might have just seen it, but entering their magic circle means you can keep your lives. It is because your wounds will be recovered. However, there is no resurrection. So, even if you are defeated by the enemy, don't die. When it comes to your body, throw it towards this place."

Everyone nodded. Rainkar continued,

"Today is the first time, so you will be moving with me. One battle is better than one hundred explanations about what the bloody Battlefield is like."

Rainkar laughed.

"However, you are all commanders, so I won't pay attention if you die. After all, there will be many sovereigns to fill your place if you do die."

Kang-jun and the others stiffened. They already knew that, but it didn't feel good hearing it.

At that time, an unusual message appeared in front of them.

[The 12th commander, Rainkar, of the Earth Hwanmong Defense Army has requested to form a party with you.]

[Would you like to accept? Yes/No]

What was this? Party. A party similar to those in games?

It wasn't just Kang-jun, but Andras and the other sovereigns also looked awkwardly at the message.

Rainkar frowned and said,

"There is no need to think strangely. I just did it this way to avoid annoying explanations. Don't hesitate and accept quickly."

"Yes."

[You have joined Commander Rainkar's party.]

[Commander Lucan has joined the party.]

The messages stating that Andras and everyone else had joined the party emerged.

[Commander Rainkar has changed the distribution of items to sequential acquisition.]

[However, items legend grade and above will be determined by a dice.]

"Legend grade and above items will be distributed with a dice roll, while items below that will be done with sequential acquisition. You should know what this means. Is there anyone who doesn't know?"

"No."

"I know."

Sequential acquisition meant that every time an item came out, the party members would receive it in turn.

In other words, Rainkar would receive it first, then Lucan, then Andras and so on.

However, in the case of legend grade items, the player who rolled the highest number would receive it.

Kang-jun was familiar with this. Anyone who joined a party in a game would know it.

'However, why is he doing this? Does he mean to hunt in a party with us?'

He only found out about item allocation after coming to the bloody Battlefield.

"Today is the first day, so you can receive items without any contribution. Of course, this good fortune won't come twice. After this, no one will show kindness to you."

"Thank you very much."

"Thank you, Commander."

He would allow everyone to take the items.

Rainkar said in a blunt tone,

"From now on, maintain your mental state and follow me. You would do well to remember the terrain. It is impossible to have a portal here, so it is very important to memorize the terrain."

Rainkar warned before departing.

"Also, don't forget to fly low. You will suffer terribly if you rise above the clouds on your wings."

He seemed to be saying that they would die if they flew above the clouds. Kang-jun and the others nodded with a nervous expression.

Rainkar flew up and started moving. Kang-jun followed him. Rainkar flew slowly so that Kang-jun and the others could keep up.

After pa.s.sing through dozens of forests, fierce fighting could be seen taking place everywhere.

There were fearsome looking creatures. He could see monsters like ghouls and vampires.

There were also army commanders and warriors from Hwanmong fighting.

Rainkar pa.s.sed over them without any hesitation. There were many bloody monsters flying in the sky but they all avoided Rainkar.

Where were they going?

Even more horrible creatures could be seen.

The terrain became more difficult. There were areas of boiling lava and intense storms. The climate had changed.

Seeing demon monsters everywhere, it really felt like they were flying over hell.

'Ohh! What the hell am I doing here?'

'shit! hell is stretching out in front of us.'

Andras, Damas and the others started feeling sick. They started regretting going to the bloody Battlefield.

However, unlike them, Kang-jun's eyes were shining.

[An Aok has been found.]

'These are Aoks. There are Aoks everywhere.'

While flying behind Rainkar, Kang-jun saw lights sparkling all over the bloody Battlefield.

The lights were Aoks.

He had finally found the space prisons.

The problem was that all the Aoks were surrounded by fearsome monsters. Therefore, if he approached one, he would die before he could even open it.

He decided to remember as many locations as possible.

Then Rainkar stopped flying and looked down.

"Those guys over there are good. It is hard to protect you if I deal with the demon king."

He then suddenly said,

"You don't need to fight. I will take care of all the monsters, so watch how I fight."

After saying those words, Rainkar flew down to the forest where demon shaped monsters with blue horns were gathered.

"Kukuku!"

"Kikikiki!"

Then the monsters started rushing over.

Although Rainkar, the mighty commander of the Earth Hwanmong Defense Army appeared, they attacked without any hesitation.

Rainkar's sword moved lightly.

Su-pak!

The dozens of monsters in the front literally turned to powder and disappeared.

[121 nodes have been gained.]

[127 nodes have been gained.]

[Rainkar has acquired the Essence of Darkness.]

[176 nodes have been gained.]

[Lucan has acquired a large moonstone.]

[Andras has acquired one advanced health potion.]

[119 nodes have been gained.]

Money poured in endlessly while the items were distributed to party members in sequential order.

'This is great.'

More than 100 nodes were received every time a monster was killed.

In addition, essences came pouring in. There was also a large moonstone! Luckily, Kang-jun was the one who received the moonstone.

Flas.h.!.+ Su-pak!

"Kkack!"

"Kyaaak!"

The monsters continued to fall.

Then the monsters scattered and a huge demon-shaped monster appeared.

It was a demon shaped monster with blue horn.

The monster was Lapus, one of the Second Demon King's commanders.

"Kukuku! Rainkar came here!"

Lapus didn't shrink away despite knowing Rainkar's identity. As a servant of the Second Demon King, he immediately waved a huge sword.

Hwaruru! Kwa kwang!

Every time the sword moved, flames poured in that direction.

The ground split apart and the forest burned.

Kwa kwang! Hwaruru! Ku kwa kwa kang!

Rainkar didn't fight back, he just received Lapus' attacks coldly. Some would think that Rainkar was being pushed back.

However, Kang-jun quickly recognized that Rainkar was purposely on the defensive. Why did he continue to defend despite being able to win?

'He is trying to teach us.'

Rainkar was teaching Kang-jun and the others how to be careful and to defend during fighting.

However, as always, he didn't give a detailed explanation. They had to realize if for themselves!

Therefore, Kang-jun focused on watching Rainkar's battle. He didn't miss even one small movement.

On the other hand, Andras and the others were anxious as they saw small and large monsters heading towards them.

The monsters were low levelled for Rainkar. However, they were unbelievably strong for Andras and the others.

The sovereigns immediately prepared to fight.

Despite that, Kang-jun only focused his attention in the battle between Rainkar and Lapus.

In fact, this was a type of courage.

Rainkar had told them not to worry.

Just like Rainkar said, he occasionally swept away all the monsters while fighting Lapus.

However, Andras and the others were still uneasy and kept watching their surroundings. Monsters approached within 10 metres, so it was natural to be uneasy.

Flas.h.!.+

Rainkar then swung his sword again and the monsters turned into dust.

At the same time, Lapus staggered and blood poured from his chest.

"Kuooooh! H-how vexing."

Rainkar just stared nonchalantly as Lapus turned into smoke.

[6,201 nodes have been gained.]

[Rainkar has acquired Storm Sword (Hero).]

[Lucan has acquired a large moonstone.]

[Andras has acquired Storm shield (Hero).]

[Damas has acquired one Essence of Darkness.]

[Angus has acquired Storm Bracelet (Hero).]

The items dropped by Lapus!

Hero grade items came pouring in. They were one grade higher than hero rank and one grade below legend rank.

If this was a game, hero grade items would be rolled with a dice. However, Rainkar decided to roll only for legend grade items.

Thus, the items came in sequential order.

Unfortunately, Kang-jun only received a large moonstone.

Despite not being legend grade, he still felt regret at not receiving any hero grade items.

It was at that moment...

[Lapus's golden treasure box has been acquired.]

Two shining boxes appeared in the place where Lapus disappeared.

'Oh! Golden boxes.'

There was no way Kang-jun couldn't recognize the boxes.

He had opened a golden treasure box in the past and received the legend ranked heart and Ghoul Lord's Heavy Armour.

'Legend grade items will unconditionally come out from those boxes.'

Even Rainkar smiled at the sight of the golden boxes.

"It is nice that he gave me two golden boxes."

Then Rainkar said towards Kang-jun and the others,

"It is natural for me to have it but as I said earlier, I will give you the chance to win these items. Of course, you will have to get the highest number when throwing

the dice."

Everyone swallowed their saliva. If they threw the dice well then they could receive huge items.

"Then I will open them one by one."

Rainkar opened one golden box.

[Rainkar has opened Lapus' golden treasure box.]

[Lapus' Heart (Legend) has come out.]

'H-heart!'

Kang-jun's eyes widened. Unlike Kang-jun, Andras and the others didn't know what the heart was.

They just wanted it because it was legend grade.

Additionally, Rainkar was also interested in the heart.

"Once the dice is rolled, you will get a number between 1 and 100. Then, I will start."

[Rainkar rolled the dice and 92 has come out.]

This! 92! Everyone's complexion changed. On the other hand, Rainkar smiled with satisfaction.

"I tried to share but it seems like the dice doesn't allow it. But don't be disappointed. There are eight higher numbers. Now, try your luck."

Then Andras rolled the dice.

[Andras rolled the dice and 1 has come out.]

[Damas rolled the dice and 86 has come out.]

[Agnus rolled the dice and 77 has come out.]

[Fade rolled the dice and 93 has come out.]

Kang-jun hadn't rolled the dice yet but they thought it was likely that Fade would receive the heart.

"Ugh! Why did one come out? One!"

Andras grabbed his hair and screamed while Fade laughed as he threw a 93.

"Hahaha!"

On the other hand, Rainkar frowned. He felt a regretful for losing the heart.

"Today, there is a lucky person. By the way, why hasn't Lucan thrown the dice yet?"

"I am going to throw it now."

Kang-jun exclaimed before throwing the dice. He prayed that a 94 or higher would come out.

'Please! Heart!'

[Lucan rolled the dice and 94 has come out.]

[Lucan has acquired Lapus' Heart (Legend).]

"Hahat!"

Kang-jun cheered.

"damn!"

Fade flopped down while Rainkar laughed.

"There is another lucky guy. Anyway, you got something good, so use it well."

"Thank you."

Kang-jun looked at the information of the heart after receiving it.

[Lapus' Heart]

-Rating: Legend

-Can enhance the power of a skill.

-Greatly increases physical attack skills.

Kang-jun immediately mounted Lapus' Heart on Heavenly Unyielding Slash

[Lapus' Heart has been mounted on Heavenly Unyielding Slash, strengthening its power.]

[The physical damage of Heavenly Unyielding Slash has increased significantly.]

'Huhu.'

Now he had a heart mounted on both special moves. While Kang-jun was doing that, Rainkar opened another box.

Rainkar has opened Lapus' golden treasure box.]

[Aok Key (Legend) has come out.]

'Key!'

A legend ranked item that could open the space prison.

Kang-jun had one, so he was well aware of its uses.

'I have to get it.'

It might be unreasonable after just receiving the heart, but he desired the Aok Key. It was better to have more keys.

On the other hand, Rainkar's expression became determined. It was because an Aok Key was more necessary to him than a monster's heart.

'This is rarer than the heart, dammit! I shouldn't have opened my mouth. Now, I have to rely on luck.'

He was the greatest fighter in Earth Hwanmong, so he couldn't go back on his words.

Moreover, taking things back didn't fit his personality. He glanced at Kang-jun.

"Lucan, roll first this time."

"Yes."

Everybody agreed with Rainkar. They thought that Lucan received a high number before he threw the dice last.

'Please! The key!'

Just like Kang-jun did with the heart, he prayed eagerly and threw the dice.

[Lucan rolled the dice and 100 has come out.]

'Yay!'

Kang-jun cheered but he celebrated quietly.

Everybody's face hardened. The atmosphere was bad.

Kang-jun tried to maintain a calm expression as much as possible.

[Rainkar rolled the dice and 98 has come out.]

[Andras rolled the dice and 3 has come out.]

[Damas rolled the dice and 43 has come out.]

[Agnus rolled the dice and 87 has come out.]

[Fade rolled the dice and 80 has come out.]

Rainkar was upset.

'I got 98.'

Sometime, commanders fought in parties.

Even then, they used dice to roll for items over legend grade.

By the way, 98 were the best he had ever rolled. His record before today was 97.

However, what was this? Someone got 100.

Then there was someone who wasn't so lucky.

"Aaaah! This time, it was a three? Three!"

Andras disliked the dice.

'Crazy! Why is it always Lucan?'

His stomach hurt.

It was the same for Damas and the others.

They would have preferred if the dice hadn't been rolled and Rainkar had received both items.

Kang-jun received the Aok Key.

[Aok Key]

-Rating: Legend

-Can open the space prison.

-It is possible to use it three times.

This meant Kang-jun was able to open six Aoks.

He knew the locations of some Aoks, so he decided to open them sooner or later. The Aoks were surrounded by monsters, so he needed to raise his skills first.

"We should go back now. This is the extent that you can travel on the bloody Battlefield."

Rainkar flew up and Kang-jun followed him immediately.

At that moment...

"Kukakakakaka!"

A laugh seemed to shake the earth and sky. Their surroundings became static, like time had stopped.

All creatures nearby stopped moving and even the blazing lava subsided.

A great presence appeared in front of Rainkar.

It was a handsome youth riding a bird with red feathers.

His appearance looked human, but he gave off a presence that was beyond imagination.

Who was he?

Kang-jun suddenly felt like the laughter was vaguely familiar.

It was the same laughter he'd heard when the red moon first appeared in Hwanmong. Not long ago, he had also heard it from the person controlling the ghoul lord.

'Perhaps, the Second Demon King?'

Rainkar stiffened with tension.

Rainkar gazed at Kang-jun and said,

"This is a highly unexpected situation. You will die if you remain here. Get as far away from here as possible. Don't look back. If possible, go back to the place with the magic circle."

"Yes."

There was no time to hesitate. Kang-jun immediately flew away from the Second Demon King. Andras and the others followed hurriedly behind him.

The Second Demon King Colladikus glanced at Kang-jun, Andras and other sovereigns who were departing. However, his gaze was fixed on Kang-jun.

"It is surprising to see Lucan on the Battlefield of Blood. He isn't at the level to play here yet."

At this point, his tone was soft and he even felt friendly. He seemed like he was telling a friend his thoughts.

However, Rainkar knew that Colladikus could change in a swift fashion. The fact that he seemed gentle didn't soothe Rainkar's anxiety.

"Do you know Lucan?"

"He refused to become my subordinate. He is a scandalous guy."

"How troublesome."

"Don't bother jumping to conclusions. I never give up on my prey."

There was an unknown smile on Colladikus' mouth.

Rainkar stared at him blankly.

"If you want to fight, bring it on."

Colladikus then frowned.

"Rainkar! I don't understand you at all. Why are you content to stay in this remote place? Why don't you go out into the wider world? If someone like you stays curled up in a place like this, it would be really tiring."

Colladikus looted and invaded other dimensions. So, he was called a dimension predator.

The demon kings were representatives of that and proud of it.

"Keuk! Remote area. Earth Hwanmong is a remote area?"

"Do you think this is a great place?"

"This isn't a remote area. Big things can happen in Hwanmong. Then I'll ask you this, Colladikus. Why are you going after a remote area?"

"There is no reason. I just happened to stumble across this place. Huhu, do I need another reason? It is only meaningful if I stay for a while to slaughter."

"If so, you must have a lot of free time. Why don't you stop now? Anyway, you absolutely can never have Earth Hwanmong as long as I am here."

Rainkar glared while Colladikus just laughed.

"Rainkar! You are greatly mistaken about something. You are annoying but I let you live. I can kill you at any time, but the recovery process would be tiring."

A cynical smile formed on Rainkar's face.

"It sounds like a bluff that I've heard dozens of times already. Stop talking nonsense and do your best today."

With these words, energy exploded from Rainkar's body.

Flas.h.!.+ Pajijijik!

The space around him was dominated by a deep blue light.

It was blocked by the intangible energy created by Colladikus.

Kwa kwang!

There was a huge roar when the two forces collided.

The energy around Colladikus turned red. He opened his mouth and declared,

"Kyakyakyakyak! Rainkar! Eat this! It will be your real end today. I will certainly kill you."

"The end. I really desired the sea. If this greasy fellow doesn't stop talking, my limbs will shrivel."

The nearby areas were destroyed once he collided with the Second Demon King. He only had a conversation with the Second Demon King to buy as much time as possible for Kang-jun and the other sovereigns to get away.

There was no other reason to speak to the Second Demon King.

It was the Second Demon King's everyday routine to destroy a Hwanmong world because he was bored.

Therefore, he could leave Hwanmong before his purpose was accomplished. The Second Demon King could just run away if there was an overwhelming presence.

'If he was alive, there wouldn't be a tiring day like this.'

Rainkar recalled the proud existence he once called his friend. His absence was sad in the chaos that came to the Hwanmong worlds.

Then Kang-jun suddenly popped into his head.

'That reminds me, Lucan's temperament resembles him. It isn't a coincidence that Heaven's Blood Sword Style was pa.s.sed onto him.'

So, he kept an eye on Kang-jun.

'I don't know if he was enlightened by my teachings but it will be easier if he gets stronger quickly.'

Meanwhile, Colladikus' attacks became more violent.

Kwarurung! Kwa kwa kwa kwang!

Once the battle between the strongest of Earth Hwanmong and the Second Demon King began, even the subordinates of the Second Demon King flew away to distant places.

Wooruru! Kwa kwa kwa kwang!

As there were huge roars behind them, Kang-jun and the others flew with all their might.

Kwarururung! Kururung!

They had flown quite far away but it still seemed like there was fighting right behind them.

Although he was told not to look back, Kang-jun occasionally turned his head to watch the battle between Rainkar and the Second Demon King.

There only seemed to be a red and blue light fighting each other. The space around them twisted and everything shook.

It was like Gods were fighting.

'It is

really great.'

Kang-jun was amazed that Rainkar had the skills not to be pushed back by the Second Demon King.

'Can I become that strong?'

Rather than only becoming the strongest among the sovereigns, he wanted to have the strength to face the Second Demon King.

After watching the battle between Gods, Kang-jun rose in spirits instead of falling into despair.

He just wanted to become stronger.

In contrast, Andras and the others panicked.

They didn't look back to watch Rainkar. They just flew wildly towards the place where the Defense Army's magic circle was.

'I am crazy. I shouldn't have come to the b.l.o.o.d.y Battlefield.'

'I don't want to come to this h.e.l.l again.'

As soon as they saw the Second Demon King, they felt like a frog encountering a serpent.

They were just lucky that they had wings.

It would be terrible if they had to run through this fearsome place.

However, at the moment, something flew up from the forest and blocked their path.

Monkey shaped monsters with the head of a rat and flapping wings.

They had black fur and were approximately two metres tall.

'Ratian?'

It was impossible for Kang-jun not to know their identity.

They were like the giant ratian warriors summoned to Kang-jun's base as troops.

However, the giant ratians now had wings.

Their fur was dark black.

Among the ratians, there was the leader which was approximately four metres tall, twice the size of other ratians.

[Mission 15] Destroy the ratian lord.

[Compensation] Experience, 15,000 node, 100 large moonstones

A mission appeared. Of course, the content was to destroy the ratian lord.

"Kikikik! Soldiers from the Earth Hwanmong Defense Army? I'll spare you if you all surrender."

He said he would spare them if they surrendered, but he was already swallowing like he wanted to eat them.

Kang-jun gritted his teeth. Could he win against a lord level monster? Of course, he was a bit weaker than Lapus who was killed by Rainkar but a lord level opponent was still tough.

More than anything else, it would be the end if they were defeated.

This was the b.l.o.o.d.y Battlefield. There was no resurrection.

Even so, there was no way to avoid it.

As soon as Rainkar and the Second Demon King approached their area, they would be immediately turned to dust.

'There is no way other than to fight.'

Kang-jun pulled out the Vampire Lord's Sword and rushed toward the ratian lord.

"I'll take that guy, so all of you should kill the mobs."

The ma.s.s of ratians started flying toward Kang-jun before he finished talking.

It was a situation where he would be surrounded before reaching the ratian lord.

Flas.h.!.+ Paaaat!

All of a sudden, a flash spread like a wave around Kang-jun.

"Kkack!"

"Keuok!"

The flying ratians gathering around Kang-jun were killed or scattered instantly.

[Experience has been gained.]

[87 nodes have been gained.]

[You have earned 1 red moon achievement point.]

[One small moonstone has been acquired.]

[One Essence of Darkness has been acquired.]

These were the items that came out when the monsters were defeated.

'One achievement point? They give one achievement point?'

Moonstones and the Essence of Darkness!

Those messages had appeared dozens of times. The party had been disbanded, so Kang-jun received all the items.

'Amazing.'

It was dangerous but after seeing the dropped items, Kang-jun could see why the b.l.o.o.d.y Battlefield was a charming area.

'Heavenly Unyielding Slas.h.!.+'

Kang-jun continued using his wide area skill to dismiss the monsters and approached the ratian lord.

Then the ratian lord aimed a huge axe a Kang-jun.

"Kikikik! Where are you going with such paltry skills?"

Sswing! Swi sswing!

Axe strikes that tore the space apart!

An ash coloured aura surrounded the axe like flames.

Kang! Kakakaang!

Kang-jun blocked with his sword, yet he still received damage.

'Ugh!'

Physical and magic damage was received at the same time, so his health was reduced by a lot.

Health: 2370/2970.

If it hadn't been for his wings, he might have died from this one strike.

'I can hold on. The odds are good enough.'

The movements of the ratian lord entered his eyes. At the same time, he sensed how to stop the strikes.

No, his body reacted before his head made a judgement.

Kakang! Chwack!

"Kuook!"

He succeeded in counterattacking.

'I thought he wouldn't budge but there was damage.

As soon as Kang-jun saw the black blood pouring out of the ratian lord's body, he felt like his skills were different from before.

Of course, the battle power of the ratian lord was much weaker compared to the ghoul lord that he had faced before.

However, he was still lord level. Furthermore, he wasn't a clone!

No matter how much his level rose, he had thought it was too much to win against a lord level monster in a one-on-one fight.

Despite that, his attack did more damage than he expected.

Was it due to the increased damage option of the Wings of Chaos?

That was probably the case.

Particularly, the damage was likely to have increased because it was Stage 2.

The power of his skills was also strengthened through the hearts.

Furthermore, as his level rose, Heaven's Blood Sword Style did as well!

There was also the effect of having knowledge about ratians. In other words, Kang-jun possessed intermediate knowledge about the ratians and could deal much more damage to them. The drop rate of items was also increased.

All of these factors interacted to cause the current situation.

The essential factor was Rainkar's teachings.

The previous two hours of extreme training was preparation for today! Through that training, Kang-jun learnt how not to be easily defeated in battle when going against strong opponents.

Even so, Kang-jun hadn't expected to be so strong. He only realized his skills after meeting the ratian lord.

Kakang! Kakakaang! Chwack! Chwaack!

After receiving a series of strikes from the ratian lord, he succeeded in counterattacking again.

Health: 2970/2970.

At that moment, the Vampire Lord's Sword absorbed health and it was refilled once again.

Andras was surprised to see that Kang-jun was facing the ratian lord alone.

'Lucan! When did he get stronger again?'

'I can't believe it. He already has a lord level combat power.'

They thought they understood Kang-jun, but that wasn't the case.

He had a different combat power compared to a few days ago!

However, it was great to see now. If it wasn't for Kang-jun, they would have been killed by the ratian lord.

That's right. Now wasn't the time to be jealous of how strong Lucan was.

This was the bloody Battlefield. It was a dangerous place where they could die. They would think about their jealousy after leaving the battlefield.

'We must gather our strength.'

Andras struck the surrounding monsters in order to make it easier for Kang-jun to deal with the ratian lord. Damas, Agnus and Fade agreed.

Thanks to this, Kang-jun could fight the ratian lord more reliably.

'Heavenly Cut!'

Flash!+ Sukeok!

Kang-jun swiftly aimed Heavenly Cut at a gap in the ratian lord's movements and cut off his left hand.

"Kuooh!"

The body of the ratian lord shook from the pain. However, surprisingly, a new hand appeared where the previous one was cut off.

An extreme regeneration ability.

That wasn't the end.

"Kukuku! I didn't realize that I would have to use this against a trivial human sovereign."

The ratian lord muttered.

At that moment, someone with the same appearance as him showed up.

'Two against one?'

The ratian lord thought he would be able to win by joining up with his clone, but Kang-jun was still confident.

In the meantime, he had grasped the attack patterns of the ratian lord. The clone was also much weaker, so he wasn't worried.

However, Kang-jun was mistaken.

"Go! Go and destroy him!"

At the command of the ratian lord, the clone flew towards Kang-jun. It was a strange attack without any defense.

'What?'

Kang-jun immediately swung the Vampire Lord's Sword.

Sukeok!

At that moment, the clone literally exploded.

Kwaang!

'This!'

Kang-jun tried to avoid it, but the explosion caused a powerful shock wave that struck him.

"Kuuack!"

Kang-jun was blown away and crashed into the ground.

Kuuong!

Andras and the others were startled to see it.

Until now, Kang-jun had been obviously pushing the ratian lord back. Therefore, they couldn't imagine the situation changing like this.

An explosion!

It was a terrible attack caused by the clone exploding. That explosive force was terrifying.

Andras and the others also received some damage despite holding back the mobs from a distance.

Kang-jun wouldn't have been safe despite the good armour he was wearing. So, it wasn't surprising that Kang-jun crashed into the ground.

His condition was horrible. Blood gushed from his body, turning the nearby land red.

Andras and the others looked down at him with mixed expressions.

'Lucan's efforts were in vain.'

'He must be dead.'

Originally, they would have been delighted by this situation. However, their hearts were heavy.

If Lucan, the number one sovereign in Earth Hwanmong, had died, they definitely would not be safe.

It was their turn next.

"Kikikik! Do you see it? Insignificant human sovereigns!"

The ratian lord flew towards Andras and the others.

At that moment...

Kang-jun, who had been lying stiffly on the ground, opened his eyes.

He staggered upwards.

"Ugh!"

Despite his terrible state, he was still alive.

Health: 821/2970.

Additionally, he still had 821 health left.

He had been in a state of shock from the unexpected explosion but now, he had woken up.

Kang-jun poured a health potion into his mouth and laughed bitterly.

'Will of Survival saved me.'

It was the new ability that appeared when Wings of Chaos reached Stage 2.

[Your health has dropped below 30%.]

[Will of Survival has activated.]

[Your physical and magic defense will increase significantly when Will of Survival is activated.]

This was the reason.

It was precisely at the moment when his health had dropped to 891 points. The ability was automatically triggered even though Kang-jun himself wasn't conscious.

At that point, the impact of the explosion gradually decreased until the damage stopped at 821 points.

His defense had soared to offset the damage.

[An Aok has been found.]

In this situation, he noticed an Aok that he couldn't detect from the sky. The impact of the explosion caused the dust to rise and reveal the hidden Aok.

Of course, the Aok was located in another s.p.a.ce, so it wasn't visible.

Only a person who had a key would be able to see it.

A fiercely shining lock.

It had been buried in the ground and only just revealed itself.

'What is inside the Aok?'

However, now wasn't the time to wonder about that. He would think about the Aok after killing the ratian lord.

'My health is too low, so I have to fill it up.'

Snap! Snap!

As Kang-jun drank a potion, the ratian lord frowned.

"You didn't die in the explosion! Tough b.a.s.t.a.r.d. Then I will completely stop your breathing."

He immediately flew down to the ground where Kang-jun was and started attacking. The axe flew towards Kang-jun like a storm.

Sswing! Swi sswing!

Kang-jun immediately threw away the potion and defended.

'shit!'

An advanced health potion would

only restore 300 points of health.

However, he didn't drink it, so it couldn't be restored.

Health: 1021/2970.

Although it was over 1,000 points, his body's movements were slow due to the explosion.

Kakang! Kakakaang!

He could barely defend, let alone fight back.

At that moment...

Agnus, who had been watching from the sky, descended and chanted a spell.

"Have strength, Lucan. Great Healing!"

Hwaaack!

A bright light poured from her staff and wrapped around Kang-jun.

Health: 1532/2970.

Surprisingly, more than 500 points of health were recovered at once. However, she didn't stop and kept using her magic until Kang-jun' health was full.

Health: 2970/2970.

Agnus had amazing recovery magic.

It was amazing, but it was also surprising that she didn't hesitate to use it on Kang-jun.

She was also wounded and bloody from the explosion but she used the magic on Kang-jun instead of herself.

In this unexpected situation, Agnus smiled at Kang-jun.

"Don't think too much. I am just following Rainkar's words."

In the bloody Battlefield, be allies instead of being wary of each other!

Rainkar had spoken these words to them.

Kang-jun's heart filled with tenderness.

"I won't forget your help, Agnus."

Thanks to Agnus, his body was restored to his best condition.

Kakang! Chwack! Chwaack!

Kang-jun drove the ratian lord back once again and the ratian lord's body became covered in black blood.

"Keeeek!"

He staggered back and Kang-jun used Heavenly Cut.

Flash!+ Seokeok!

The ratian lord's right arm flew away again.

"Kuoock!"

However, this time, it wasn't restored like before.

"Y-you will see soon!"

The ratian lord started to quickly flee.

He had come down to the ground, sure of his victory. Now that he was at risk, he decided to escape.

However, the ratian lord wasn't allowed to fly away.

A flash instantly emerged from Kang-jun's sword.

'Heavenly Cut! Heavenly Cut!'

He aimed the skill at the ration lord in succession.

Chwaaaak!

Black smoke emerged from his broken body.

"Ohh! H-how vexing..."

The ratian lord wasn't able to fly anymore as his health had decreased.

Seokeok!

Kang-jun approached and swung his sword, causing the ratian lord to disappear.

[Your level has risen.]

He gained four levels in an instant.

[8,402 nodes have been gained.]

[123 small moonstones have been acquired.]

[52 large moonstones have been acquired.]

[You have earned 500 red moon achievement points.]

[28 Essence of Darkness have been acquired.]

[The ratian lord's silver box has been acquired.]

[The ratian lord's golden box has been acquired.]

[Mission 15 has been completed.]

[As a reward, enough experience will be given to increase your level.]

[15,000 nodes have been given as compensation.]

[60 large moonstones have been given as compensation.]

When combined with the mission rewards, he gained five levels.

Thanks to that, Kang-jun was now Lv45.

He had become stronger.

Kang-jun laughed proudly.

'Huhu, I defeated a boss monster and gained 500 achievement points.'

Additionally, he gained two treasure boxes, one silver and one golden.

He wondered about what was in the boxes, but now wasn't the time to open them.

In the meantime, monsters were flocking in from all over the place.

At the same time, Agnus also gained a level.

She used a few recovery spells on Kang-jun, so she was acknowledged as contributing to the death of the ratian lord.

Additionally, Andras and the others dealt with the surrounding monsters while Kang-jun was facing the ratian lord. Therefore, they also gained a level.

When combined, Kang-jun gained five level, Agnus two levels and the rest one level.

So, everyone was in the best condition. They weren't afraid of the monsters flocking from all over the place.

However, Kang-jun screamed inwardly as he saw them approach.

'd.a.m.n! I wanted to try opening the Aok.'

However, now wasn't the right time.

"Lord level monsters are coming, so we should avoid them."

He could barely face one, let alone two.

"Yes, let's go back to the magic circle."

"I also think that as well."

Just as they were about to flee...

A familiar silhouette could be seen in the sky.

It was the commander who looked like a demon, Ligas.

Many troops were flying behind him.

He was leading his troops against the enemy.

The Second Demon King's monsters were frightened and started to flee.

"Pursue and kill them."

"Yes."

After seeing the minions of the Second Demon King running away, Andras and the others sighed with relief.

Ligas flew down after discovering Kang-jun.

"What are you doing here? Where is Rainkar?"

"He is now in a battle with the Second Demon King Colladikus."

Kang-jun briefly explained what happened. Ligas didn't look surprised to hear it.

In fact, Rainkar fought the Second Demon King at least once or twice a day.

Rather, he was more interested in the fact that Kang-jun had defeated the ratian lord.

'Even if the ratian lord was a lower ranked lord, it is amazing that he could kill him. He is a really amazing guy. As expected from the one Rainkar was keeping an eye on.'

However, unlike his inner thoughts, Ligas spoke with a cold tone.

"You are lucky. It isn't enough that you've lived through it this time. Once again, it is more important to learn how to survive than to be strong."

"I will keep that in mind."

Kang-jun nodded and Ligas spoke once again.

"Now, return to the magic circle. I will go to where Rainkar is."

"Yes. Ligas."

Ligas flew into the sky and quickly disappeared.

Andras also flew upwards.

However, Kang-jun didn't move. He was staring at the lock revealed on the ground.

"Aren't you joining us, Lucan?"

Agnus asked. Kang-jun nodded.

"I will return after exploring the terrain here a little bit more."

"Yes, then I am going."

She didn't ask twice. It was the same for Andras and the others.

They wanted to return to the safe area and leave as soon as possible.

Kang-jun then pulled a key out of his inventory and he placed it in the lock.

A new message appeared.

[Will you open the Aok? Yes/No]

In this situation, he would never select, 'No.'

There was just one thing to watch out for.

He couldn't tell what was inside. What if a horrible creature came running out? He may be attacked as soon as he opened the door.

However, he couldn't not open the door.

Kang-jun nodded cautiously and prepared for battle.

'Yes! Open it.'

[The Aok Key has been used once.]

[The Aok has been opened.]

Kang-jun was moved to an unknown space.

[You have become the master of this Aok.]

[You may release any prisoners here or leave them locked up.]

[The prisoner or prisoners in the Aok can't attack the master of the Aok.]

'The Aok's master?'

He only opened it with a key, yet he had become the master of the space prison.

Furthermore, the prisoner or prisoners couldn't attack the master of the Aok, so he was safe.

'So, this is an Aok?'

He saw an unfamiliar space the moment the Aok was opened.

It was an enclosed stone chamber without any bars.

There were only small light fixtures attached to both sides of the wall in order to illuminate the interior.

'If I was trapped here, I would starve to death.'

There was no food or water to drink and even air didn't flow in here.

A human absolutely couldn't survive in this space.

However, there were so many bizarre beings in Hwanmong that there might be some capable of surviving here.

'Is there really nobody?'

He looked but the room was empty.

No, there was something. Unlike the other parts of the room, there was one corner which contained a thick darkness.

'Perhaps?'

Kang-jun was suspicious of the dark spot.

As he approached, it flinched.

Surprisingly, it was a shadow. The shadow took the form of a human man and gazed at Kang-jun. It was obvious that he was nervous and anxious.

"Who is the one that entered this humble and solitary place of despair...?"

It was an evil voice that sounded like it came from h.e.l.l. Just listening to it gave Kang-jun an eerie feeling.

However, Kang-jun stared at the shadow with detachment and said,

"I am the master of this Aok. I can release you or keep you locked up."

The shadow flinched at Kang-jun's words, then bowed.

"This lowly prisoner looks forward to seeing Aok Master."

"Who are you?"

"I am a demon called Sud."

Demon? He had a bizarre form for a demon.

"A demon. However, why are you trapped in here?"

"A long time ago, the lord I served was defeated by the Second Demon King Colladikus. The demons, including myself, were imprisoned in the Aok."

He was one of the Second Demon King's captives.

"My lord was the demon Merik. At that time, he was slain by the Second Demon King. But, who are you?"

"I am Sovereign Lucan, a commander of the Earth Hwanmong Defense Army."

Sud looked surprised.

"Then, what is your relationship with the Second Demon King Colladikus?"

"I don't have any affiliation with him. I suppose it is more of a hostile relationship."

Sud nodded with a bemused expression.

"I have a rough idea. The Second Demon King invaded Earth Hwanmong and you are facing him as a sovereign. Then by chance, you came across an Aok and came in using an Aok Key."

"Yes, you understand."

It was good that Kang-jun didn't need to explain it. Sud grabbed Kang-jun's foot with both hands and begged.

"Aok Master! If you let me out of this desperate place, I will devote myself to you forever."

However, Kang-jun looked down at Sud with a frown.

'I can't just accept.'

If it was someone great, he would release them with certain conditions.

However, the presence that Sud gave off was less than a slime. He had virtually no combat power.

It would be useless to take this shadow into his household.

However, he still needed to ask. Sud might be like Kajel who had become stronger after eating the Essence of Darkness.

"Right now, your combat power is less than one of my subordinates from Earth. Can you eat something like the Essence of Darkness to regain your original ability?"

Sud bowed and replied,

"I'm sorry but my combat power can't increase any more."

Kang-jun was dumbfounded. If this was true, Sud had no value as a household member.

"I don't need incompetent people. If you don't prove your value to me, I will close the door again."

Sud's body trembled and he said,

"I am a demon with a non-combat ability. I don't have any combat power but I know alchemy."

"Alchemy?"

"I can't show you because I don't have any ingredients. However, I am sure that I can make what you need. For example, I can make potions."

Potions usually came

pouring in when he killed monsters. Still, an alchemist could make potions in bulk, so he would be useful.

Kang-jun looked at Sud with a slightly more interested expression.

"So, you can make health potions or black magic energy potions?"

"Yes, that's right. If you have ingredients, I can show you right now."

"What ingredients are needed?"

"One bottle of any potion and an essence. It doesn't matter what type."

Kang-jun looked at his inventory.

"I have a potion and essence."

Usually his inventory only contained moonstones and potions, but luckily an Essence of Darkness had dropped.

Kang-jun handed an advanced health potion and one Essence of Darkness to Sud.

Sud took them and placed them on the floor.

First, he grabbed the Essence of Darkness and chanted a spell.

Sususu.

The Essence of Darkness turned into powder. Sud added the powder to the health potion and chanted a spell again.

Hwakak!

Then the health potion shone brightly.

"It's done. You can look at it now."

Sud extended the potion to Kang-jun.

[Advanced Regeneration Medicine of Darkness]

-Restores 500 health points.

-Agility will increase by three for 30 seconds after drinking it.

'Oh!'

Kang-jun was amazed. The potion that Sud created had the best recovery effect that he had seen.

An advanced recovery potion restored 300 health points.

This one restored a huge 500 points.

Furthermore, there was an additional effect.

Although it was only for 30 seconds, his agility still rose by three!

"This is quite usable."

Kang-jun made a satisfied expression and Sud looked relieved.

"I can make many things a long a I have the ingredients. Particularly, if you give me your shadow then I will always make things that you need by your side."

"My shadow?"

"Yes, I will become your shadow. While you are fighting our enemies, I can pick up a variety of rare herbs, ores, essences and other materials. There are many things in niche dimensions."

He could collect rare herbs.

If so, it was worth accepting him as a subordinate.

"Okay. Then will you join my household?"

Kang-jun smiled and reached out his hand. Sud trembled as he grabbed it.

"Of course, Lord."

[The demon Sud has joined your household.]

[Sud will become your faithful subordinate in the world of Hwanmong.]

Sud's bod was sucked into Kang-jun's shadow.

[The demon Sud has been connected to your shadow.]

[Sud's alchemy space belongs to you.]

[Sud's 100 inventory spaces have been added.]

'100 inventory spaces?'

Kang-jun was surprised. Currently, the Ghoul Lord's Heavy Armour gave him 30 spaces.

Now that he had Sud, that increased by 100 spaces.

(Lord, you can use my inventory freely. Just leave it half empty so I have room to place the ingredients that I pick up.)

There was a sound from his shadow. It was a type of telepathy.

"Okay. I'll remember that."

Kang-jun stepped out of the Aok with a smile.

The Aok disappeared and Kang-jun stood in the forest where he had fought the ratian lord.

'Shall I go back now?'

Kang-jun was about to fly off.

(Lord, wait a minute.)

Sud hurriedly exclaimed.

[Sud has acquired one Essence of Darkness from the surroundings.]

Sud had found an Essence of Darkness in the area. Kang-jun smiled.

This was quite useful.

"Is there anything else?"

(Nothing, Lord.)

"Okay, then I will return."

Kang-jun flew upwards and soared towards the Defense Army's safe zone.

Once he returned to the magic circle, a woman in a robe approached Kang-jun.

"Commander Lucan! You have returned safely from the b.l.o.o.d.y Battlefield. Will you return to headquarters now?"

"I will go there."

Kang-jun nodded and the woman reached out her hands.

"Thank you for the trouble. As soon as you return, you will be rewarded for your achievements on the battlefield."

Kang-jun was surrounded by a bright light.

[You have acc.u.mulated 642 achievement points on the b.l.o.o.d.y Battlefield.]

[Now, you will be rewarded for your achievements.]

[You have gained two levels.]

[Your charisma has risen by one.]

'Oh! Level up!'

He was level 47.

Furthermore, his charisma had also risen by one.

Lv.47 (Exp 00.00%)

[War] Intermediate

Health: 3110/3110.

Black Magic Energy: 2780/2780

Strength: 51 (+5)

Agility: 52 (+5)

Intelligence: 48

Good Luck: 9

Charisma: 17 (+4)

Unlike before, there was a periodic evaluation. Once he returned to headquarters from the battlefield, he was immediately compensated for the achievements acc.u.mulated on that day.

'It is a jackpot.'

He could see why Rainkar recommended the b.l.o.o.d.y Battlefield.

It was dangerous but the fastest method of growth!

Those words were true.

[Hayun's abilities have risen.]

[Keirun's abilities have risen.]

[Melinad's abilities have risen.]

[Sud's abilities have risen.]

The capabilities of his household members rose once again.

Sud, who he just gained, was also included.

Then a message appeared.

[Sud's alchemy space has been enlarged.]

[Sud's inventory has increased to 120 spaces.]

'His rise in abilities increased the inventory spaces?'

His growth pattern was different from the others.

It was quite good for Kang-jun.

[The door to Hwanmong is closed.]

After returning to headquarters, Kang-jun received the message that his time in Hwanmong was over and woke up.

The next day, 8 o'clock.

Once Kang-jun had returned home after a hard day's work, Lawyer Han Yeon-soo came to see him.

"Hoho! Did I come too late?"

"No. By the way, have you eaten?"

Kang-jun asked politely. Han Yeon-soo smiled.

"No. I wanted to handle this first."

She brought two boxes.

"What is that?"

"I brought two boxes, so that I wouldn't come here empty-handed."

"I see."

Kang-jun didn't refuse it and guided her to the couch.

"Did something happen?

"Please check this first. The sovereigns contacted us in order to send you money."

A total of 3.06 billion won was deposited.

It was the price for trading the moonstones.

The monetary amount from each sovereign was written.

"That seems correct."

He'd made more than three billion won. The moonstones were a stone of good fortune for Kang-jun.

'Huhu, I can buy a building with this.'

He had received a text message earlier saying that the money had been deposited.

Han Yeon-soo had come here directly to give him the details.

She said with a coy smile,

"Then, that work is done. Don't worry, I will take care of the legal matters related to taxes."

"I am grateful that you are always taking care of me."

"But are you still refusing to deal with the Black Dragon Law Firm? It seems like you are actively engaged in trading moonstones with the sovereign."

"No. Negotiation is possible. How about 30 million won per moonstone, provided that you also give me 15 essences per moonstone?"

Kang-jun presented the same conditions he had offered to the sovereigns.

If she accepted, he would be able to do bulk transactions with the Black Dragon Law Firm without going through the sovereigns.

Han Yeon-soo made a distressed expression and said,

"Wait a moment."

She called someone and talked to them for a while. After finis.h.i.+ng the call, she looked at Kang-jun.

"It doesn't matter what type of essence?"

"Of course."

"Then, we have one condition. You have to trade 1,000 moonstones with every deal."

"1,000?"

"Yes. We will only accept your terms if you give us that much."

"Okay, then how about 2,000?"

Han Yeon-soo's eyes widened.

"2,000? Is that really possible?"

She knew that Kang-jun had a lot of moonstones, but she wasn't expecting that much.

Kang-jun smiled.

"If that is too many, should I just give 1,000?"

"No. The more you give us, the better it will be. 2,000, right?"

Han Yeon-soo asked nervously like she was afraid Kang-jun would change his mind. Kang-jun nodded.

"Yes, but how do I make the deal with you? Moonstones can't leave Hwanmong."

Han Yeon-soo smiled like she wasn't worried.

"Once you enter Hwanmong, our merchant will go to your base. Of course, 30,000 essences will be sent to your base before that. Please hand over the 2,000 moonstones to the merchant."

"I see."

Just like in reality, Kang-jun could trade with the Black Dragon Law Firm in Hwanmong. Everything was taken care of.

He would receive 30,000 essences.

Wasn't that enough to upgrade his wings by a few stages?

It was possible to reach Stage 4 or Stage 5. Kang-jun's heart started beating faster.

Han Yeon-soo then talked to someone on the phone again, after which she spoke to Kang-jun once more.

"The transaction price has now been deposited into your account. Please confirm it."

"Already? How is it so fast?"

As soon as Kang-jun finished talking, his Skia rang.

[￦60,000,000,000 has been deposited.]

There was a text message stating that 60 billion won had been sent from the Black Dragon Law Firm.

'6-60 billion!'

Kang-jun's mouth dropped open. It was 30 million for one. So, 2,000 moonstones were worth 60 billion won.

He felt something strange as the money was deposited into his account.

'60 billion. I can't believe it.'

Kang-jun already owned three buildings that were worth more than five billion won.

When the 60 billion won was added, it was possible that he would soon reach 100 billion. He had once thought that Yoo Seung-hwan was powerful.

Of course, this was just the beginning.

He was the strongest among the Earth Hwanmong sovereign, but it was still surprising when thinking of the fact that he once stayed in a 250,000 won gos.h.i.+won.

'This is still nothing compared to a conglomerate.'

He earned money every day, so he thought that he should spend some money. He could buy buildings. He would buy one as soon as something suitable emerged.

However, he wanted to spend money on more than that.

Buildings weren't a luxury.

He just needed to spend money in some way. That way he wouldn't feel any regrets if he lost and was pulled into h.e.l.l.

If he was just satisfied with having money, what was the difference between being rich or poor?

'Yes. I will go and eat delicious food.'

He hadn't had dinner yet.

Hayun was preparing to cook, but today he decided to try some expensive food.

'Hayun must be struggling since she has to cook every day, so let's have a meal outside.'

It was the same for Colt.

In the meantime, Han Yeon-soo had helped him a lot, so he also wanted to treat her.

'Where should we go?'

Suddenly, he recalled the restaurant in Cheongdam-dong called Morning House, where the owner of the convenience store he worked at went to.

One serving of meat was more expensive than what Kang-jun earned in a day.

Of course, there were many more expensive restaurants. The restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, managed by his allied sovereign Rosina, was more expensive.

However, there was a reason he wanted to go to that restaurant.

It had once been a symbol of despair for him. A place where only the rich went - it was a symbol of wealth.

It had made the poor Kang-jun feel desperate, thus making it a symbol of despair.

However, he didn't have to think about that anymore.

Kang-jun got up.

"Hayun, Colt! We are going

to eat meat."

"Meat?"

"Really?"

Hayun and Colt welcomed it. They gained power from Kang-jun and now they could become human even outside his territory.

No one would look at them strangely if they went to a restaurant like normal people.

"Lawyer-nim should come with me. I'll pay."

"Yay! I'll accept at any time."

Han Yeon-soo agreed. Kang-jun smiled.

"Then let's go down to the underground parking garage."

Kang-jun drove the Venta S cla.s.s and stored it when they reached the restaurant.

There wasn't a crowd in front of the building. Still, it would be annoying if the people at the restaurant found out, so he wore sungla.s.ses and a hat.

"Let's go. Eat beef!"

"I will eat three servings."

"Lord, I can eat enough for six people."

"I will have four servings of rib eye."

That was a total of 13 servings. Was that really possible?

In particular, Colt was a very strong eater.

At this rate, it would cost over one million won!

However, Kang-jun didn't even blink.

"Hahaha! Don't worry and eat as much as you want."

He had earned 63.06 billion won, so one million was laughable.

They returned after eating beef heartily.

He was sick of beef for a while.

[The door to Hwanmong is open.]

Two days later, he returned to Hwanmong.

Kang-jun appeared at the base of the Yugang building where Keirun was eagerly waiting.

"Lord! 30,000 essences have been sent to us from Crodin's camp.

There was no doubt that it was from the Black Dragon Law Firm.

'The boss of the Black Dragon Law Firm is probably Crodin.'

Kang-jun smiled.

"Don't be surprised. It is what I exchanged for 2,000 moonstones. I need to strengthen my wings."

"Huhu, I don't know how you did it but it is a huge deal. If you leave a few hundred Essence of Earth and Essence of Darkness, I can use them to summon troops."

"I thought that as well. Rather, is there a merchant?"

"They are waiting at the rest area, so I will call them now."

A female elf wearing colourful clothes appeared in front of Kang-jun and greeted him politely.

"I am one of Crodin's merchants. My name is Papillio. I was sent here by Crodin."

She handed Kang-jun a scroll.

[To Lucan, Earth Hwanmong's strongest sovereign.

Thank you for believing in us and trading a large amount of moonstones.

In order to continue a smooth transaction, please allow Merchant Papillio to stay at your base.

If you don't mind, then trade 1,000 moonstones with Papillio whenever you can afford it.

I will be counting on you.

-Dark Dragon Crodin]

'Dark dragon?'

A dark dragon called Crodin? It seemed like he was the owner of the Black Dragon Law Firm in reality. That's why it had the name Black Dragon attached to it.

'They said they are a neutral force, so why is Crodin buying moonstones?'

He didn't know the reason why.

However, Kang-jun could receive money and essences from selling moonstones.

He immediately handed over 2,000 moonstones to Papillio and quietly entered the warehouse.

The warehouse had extended and all types of essences were piled up like mountains.

'Now, should I strengthen my wings?'

To strengthen his wings to Stage 3:

Kang-jun converted 2,000 Essence of Wing at once.

[2000 points of Chaos Power have been obtained.]

-Chaos Power needed to upgrade to Stage 3: 2000/2000

At that moment, his wings shone with a brilliant light.

[The Wings of Chaos have been strengthened to Stage 3.]

[Your damage has greatly increased.]

[Health has risen by 1,000 points.]

[Black magic energy has risen by 1,000 points.]

[You have awakened the Clone's Will.

[You can summon a clone.]

'Oh! A clone?'

Just like Heksia and the lord level monsters, Kang-jun could now summon a clone.

Wings of Chaos (Stage 3)

-Rating: Myth

-Wings with a chaotic will.

-Free flight is possible.

-Health +3000, Black Magic Energy +3000.

-As the stage rises, attack power will increase significantly.

-Resistance to all properties will greatly increase.

-Will of Survival will activate automatically when health drops below 30%.

-You can summon a clone.

-Starting from Stage 2, a unique skill will be gained at every stage.

-From Stage 4, the probability of failure will rise.

-Chaos Power needed to upgrade to Stage 4: 0/8000

'A clone!'

He immediately tried to summon a clone.

Sususu.

A clone with the same appearance as Kang-jun popped up. However, he had no equipment. He only wore rugged clothing.

[The clone has 1/3rd of the main body's combat power.]

[The power of the clone will rise every time you level up.]

[If the clone is equipped with appropriate equipment, the attack power will rise.]

[If the clone is destroyed, it can be regenerated by consuming 1,000 Chaos Power.]

'Hrmm.'

The clone had 1/3rd of the main body's attack power.

It would be useful when dealing with lower ranked monsters.

However, he shouldn't abuse it. If it was destroyed, it would require 1,000 Chaos Power to recreate the clone. Particularly, it also needed equipment to suit combat.

'I will call it only once in awhile. Summon release!'

The clone turned into smoke and entered Kang-jun' wings.

Kang-jun continued to strengthen it to Stage 4.

As this went on, the Chaos Power required increased greatly at Stage 4.

-From Stage 4, the probability of failure will rise.

-Chaos Power needed to upgrade to Stage 4: 0/8000

Furthermore, the probability of failure rose. There was a chance it might fail.

'd.a.m.n! If this fails, 8,000 essences will fly away.'

Kang-jun took a deep breath and filled the Chaos Power.

-Chaos Power needed to upgrade to Stage 4: 8000/8000

As soon as 8,000 essences were converted to Chaos Power, a message appeared.

[Would you like to consume 8,000 points of Chaos Power to strengthen the Wings of Chaos to Stage 4?]

[Yes/No]

[The Chaos Power consumed won't be restored if it fails.]

'Yes! Please!'

It wasn't one or two, but 8,000 essences. He didn't even want to think about failure.

However...

[You have failed to strengthen the Wings of Chaos to Stage 4.]

-Chaos Power needed to upgrade to Stage 4: 0/8000

Kang-jun was speechless for a moment.

He thought it was a mistake, but that wasn't the case.

It had failed. 8,000 essences had flown away.

"d.a.m.n!"

Kang-jun grumbled and converted the essences to Chaos Power again. He still had 20,000 essences remaining, so he tried again.

[You have failed to strengthen the Wings of Chaos to Stage 4.]

-Chaos Power needed to upgrade to Stage 4: 0/8000

Once again, it was a failure!

"Come on! I'm going crazy."

16,000 had been wasted.

He was in such a bad mood that he felt like tearing the wings.

"This is the last time. Please, work this time!"

Kang-jun once again converted 8,000 Chaos Power. Now, he only had 4,000 essences left.

The third attempt!

Would it fail again this time?

Hwaaack!

At that moment, his wings shone with a brilliant light.

[The Wings of Chaos have been strengthened to Stage 4.]

[Your damage has increased greatly.]

[Health has risen by 2,000 points.]

[Black magic energy has risen by 2,000 points.]

"Yay!"

It was finally a success. Surprisingly, this time his health and black magic energy were increased by 2,000 points.

However, that wasn't all.

[You have awakened the Will to Fight.]

[When Will to Fight is activated, the energy of chaos will enter your skills.]

[A skill with chaotic power will ignore the opponent's defense and deal damage.]

'T-this!'

Kang-jun was surprised.

Will to Fight was a power that ignored the opponent's defense!

This meant that if defense was displayed in numbers, his opponent's defense would be zero at that moment.

In that state, he would be able to inflict huge damage if he unleashed a powerful skill like Heavenly Cut.

'This is a jackpot.'

It was an ability that consumed 24,000 essences.

However, it was worth every essence.

[This does not apply if the skill is blocked or missed.]

[1,000 points of chaos power will be consumed every time it is cast.]

The skill only applied when the opponent was. .h.i.t.

If the opponent avoided or blocked the skill, it wouldn't work!

Furthermore, it consumed 1,000 chaos power every time, so Kang-jun couldn't abuse it.

-Chaos power needed to upgrade to Stage 5: 3000/32000

His chaos power had been filled up to 3,000 points.

Although it should be kept to strengthen the wings, the chaos power allowed him to use Will to Fight three times if he encountered a formidable foe.

'By the way, it is just the beginning of Stage 5.'

32,000 chaos power were required, so he needed 2,134 pieces of moonstones.

What would happen if he collected all of it and failed?

2,134 moonstones would fly away at once.

Then he would find out exactly what it meant to have a mental breakdown.

However, Kang-jun was determined to strengthen his wings as soon as he saw his status window.

Lv.47 (Exp 00.00%)

[War] Intermediate

Health: 6110/6110.

Black Magic Energy: 5780/5780

The wings increased his attack power and gave various abilities but the rise in health and black magic energy were the most impressive.

'My health is over 6,000 points.'

If he fought the ratian lord again, he wouldn't need to be afraid of dying.

Additionally, his black magic energy was at a level where he didn't to worry about using Heavenly Cut and Heavenly Unyielding Slash.

This was all due to the upgrade of the wings.

This was only Stage 4, so Stage 5 or 6 would exceed his imagination.

Therefore, although it would be hard, he had to try and collect enough moonstones to strengthen it.

He shouldn't think of failure.

If he thought about it in advance, he would have to give up everything for the upgrade.

After looking at the status window, he saw two boxes in the inventory below it.

'That reminds me, I still have the boxes.'

[Ratian Lord's Silver Box]

[Ratian Lord's Golden Treasure Box]

He didn't have time to open it after the ratian lord dropped it.

'What is inside?'

The happiest moment in Hwanmong was probably when his level rose.

Of course, he was happier now that his wings level was rising.

Additionally, it was similar to the joy he felt when the abilities of his household members rose.

Now was the time to enjoy the rewards.

'First is the silver box.'

Kang-jun left the delicious food for later and opened the silver box first.

[The Guardian's Heavy Armour has been acquired.]

[Guardian's Heavy Armour]

-Rating: Hero

-The Guardian's Heavy Armour greatly increases physical defense when equipped and slightly increases magic defense.

-Equipped area: Whole body

-20 inventory s.p.a.ces.

-Wearer Restriction: Strength 18, Agility 15

Hero grade equipment.

'Equipment came from the silver box.'

He wanted knowledge or skills, so he felt regret for some reason.

Moreover, it was unnecessary for Kang-jun who already had the Ghoul Lord's Heavy Armour.

'I'll give it to my clone.'

If it was possible, he wanted to equip legend ranked equipment on his clone. However, that wasn't easy, so he decided to give the clone hero ranked armour.

He immediately summoned the clone and equipped the Guardian's Heavy Armour.

It was yellow armour. The s.h.i.+ne made it look quite flashy.

He was in a good mood after seeing the s.h.i.+ne on his equipment.

Kang-jun smiled.

"Go back - summon release!"

The clone entered his wings again.

'Next is the golden treasure box!'

In the meantime, other lords had dropped golden treasure boxes and legend ranked items came out with almost no exceptions.

'A heart or Aok Key! Please have one of these two come out.'

Kang-jun took a deep breath and opened the box.

[s.h.i.+ning Scroll]

However, this time, a scroll emerged unexpectedly.

'A scroll?'

He opened it and all types of strange characters were sucked into his head.

[Advanced ratian

knowledge has been acquired.]

It was knowledge.

[Your attack power against the ratians has increased by 30%.]

[When a ratian is defeated, the probability of acquiring items will increased by 15%.]

It didn't just apply to the ratians but the entire ratian clan.

To his surprise, he gained advanced knowledge of one species.

It was a scroll from a golden treasure box, so it wasn't an ordinary knowledge scroll.

[You can summon ratian flying soldiers at the barracks.]

[Ratian Flying Soldier]

-Resources: 300 nodes, 1 Essence of Earth, 1 Essence of Wind

-It is possible to summon if you have 4 charisma points

'Ratian flying soldiers?'

They were the flying ratians that he'd met a few days ago.

Although Kang-jun easily took care of them, their combat power was several times stronger than the giant ratian warriors. Above all, they could fly, so it was possible to secure air superiority.

That wasn't the end.

[You can summon ratian rangers at the barracks.]

[You can summon giant ratian greatsword warriors at the barracks.]

[Ratian Ranger]

-Resources: 240 nodes, 1 Essence of Earth, 1 Essence of Wind

-It is possible to summon if you have 4 charisma points

[Giant Ratian Greatsword Warrior]

-Resources: 280 nodes, 2 Essence of Earth

-It is possible to summon if you have 4 charisma points

Ratian rangers and giant ratian greatsword warriors!

He could guess easily the power they'd have by the amount of resources required to summon them.

"Lord! Did you obtain advanced ratian knowledge?"

Keirun ran into the warehouse.

His expression was excited.

This was because the information about the troops that could be summoned was immediately sent to the military adviser.

Kang-jun laughed bitterly.

"I thought a legend ranked item would come out from the box but it was only knowledge."

Keirun grinned.

"Advanced knowledge about a species is harder to find than legend ranked items. Summoning advanced troop is possible and the power of your allies will be several times stronger."

Kang-jun nodded.

"I thought about buying a few buildings, so it is great. Sooner or later, we will own a territory than is several times larger than it is now."

"Huhu, then I will build some barracks."

Keirun had an earnest expression.

"And we need some Essence of Wind."

"I will save it soon."

Currently, Kang-jun only saved two types of essences.

1,211 Essence of Earth.

509 Essence of Darkness.

The Essence of Wind had been converted to chaos power.

In the future, it would be better to leave a few hundred of each essences in case this happened again.

"I will use the Essence of Earth to awaken the giant ratian warriors as giant ratian greatsword warriors."

"Is that possible?"

"Of course. Only the additional resources are consumed."

There were sufficient nodes and essences, so there was no reason to hesitate.

After a while, Kang-jun visited the 439th Army Headquarters.

He wanted to see Commander Heksia before going to the b.l.o.o.d.y Battlefield.

Of course, he didn't come to see her face.

Today's purpose was to let her know that Kang-jun was still interested in her. Of course, it was interest as a sovereign.

Heksia was in the palace.

The periodic evaluation was over, so the expressions of their sovereigns were completely different from last time.

Among them, Avia smiled proudly at Kang-jun.

"Welcome, Commander Lucan."

"Have you been doing well? You seem to be in a great mood."

"My level has gone up."

"Congratulations."

"Hoho! Thank you."

After Kang-jun left, she had defeated Hardis and Zenith and become the total sovereign of the 439th Army. It was due to the gap caused by partic.i.p.ating in the reinforcements mission with Kang-jun.

Therefore, her eyes were filled with confidence and full of favour toward Kang-jun.

Most of the other sovereigns were also favourable toward Kang-jun.

Last time, Kang-jun sold them three or four moonstones and it was a little bit of help in their a.s.sessment.

However, Heksia was startled when she saw Kang-jun.

'I can't believe it. How did he become some strong in the meantime?'

The atmosphere coming from Kang-jun was unbelievable.

It was so formidable that it couldn't just be due to a rise in level!

'There's no doubt about it. He upgraded his wings!'

Heksia moved the sovereigns to the battlefield and returned to Kang-jun.

"What brings you here today? If you're here to talk about what I think you're talking about, just go back."

Kang-jun smiled.

"I came to greet you for a moment before going to the b.l.o.o.d.y Battlefield. It isn't just due to the offer."

Kang-jun didn't deny that he was interested in Heksia joining his household.

At that moment, the small smile on Heksia's face disappeared.

"You seem to have become quite strong in the meantime. Your aura has changed."

"There has been some progress, but I am still far from strong."

"Show me your wings."

"Wings?"

Kang-jun spread open the Wings of Chaos.

As his wings spread out, a glowing light emerged from them.

However, the light changed to darkness and then an enchanting pink. This kept repeating.

The same was true for the shape. Its form wasn't constant and kept changing.

"Great. What stage is it now?"

"Stage 4."

Heksia was astonished.

"It is already Stage 4? No way! What was the probability of failure?"

"I failed twice."

Heksia's expression stiffened.

"Just two times? So, it only took three times?"

"Only? 16,000 essences flew away. My luck was really bad."

However, Heksia's expression distorted even more.

She flopped down on the ground with a blank expression and pulled something out of her mouth.

"Hu-!"

A cigarette. The shape was similar to a cigar.

Kang-jun was shocked by Heksia suddenly pulling out the cigarette. He thought she would congratulate him on strengthening the wings, but she was smoking?

"Hu-!"

She had a frown on her face and seemed slightly gloomy.

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