by Park Saenal
But a great demon wasn’t easy. Belial might be the 32nd great demon but the current players weren’t at Belial’s level. In the first place, they wouldn’t have been able to drive Belial to this point without Piaro and Isabel.
[The effect of the Light of Destruction has disappeared.]
[The 32nd Great Demon Belial’s unique attributes and abilities have been restored.]
[You are scared by the terrible sight of Belial.]
[Resistance to status conditions has dropped by 70%!]
[Skill and magic casting time has doubled and attack speed is reduced by 20%…]
[Belial is the queen of fire. The flames surrounding her are very hot…]
[Resistance to fire is 0%.]
[Due to the heat…]
[Belial is the queen of darkness. The demonic energy…]
[Resistance to dark magic is 0%.]
[Use of black magic is blocked.]
It was okay up to here. Belial just returned to her original state. Now Belial only had 10% health left, and Kraugel and Yura judged that they could finish her off. It was an arrogant judgment.
[The effect of Hell Regulation is over.]
[The environment of the 32nd Hell is restored.]
[The 32nd Great Demon Belial has absorbed the magic of hell and revealed the hell monarch’s status.]
Kurururung!
Belial’s shape was in the form of a lava lump and her demonic energy started wriggling. Thunder struck after her and after a while, Belial’s new appearance was revealed.
“…”
The final form of Belial was the image of a devil often seen in books. She had two large horns on her forehead while her humanoid shape emitted a hot breath.
“That…”
“Is it her real appearance?”
She didn’t give off any big pressure. A female demon who was only 160cm in height. She wasn’t a threat when just looking at her appearance. But the Overgeared members became unusually desperate.
“W-What? Her health is full?”
That’s right. Belial’s health, which had dropped to 10%, recovered to 100% during the transformation process. They fought for several hours with all their might, only to have to start again? The Overgeared members felt like collapsing.
Belial made a wide smile and waved her hands.
Peeeong!
Her demonic energy was shot out and struck Jishuka’s chest.
“Jishuka!”
The moment everyone was feeling confused.
‘I’ve finally found it!’
Lauel’s extraordinary brain was activated.
Chapter 575
Chapter 575
Pounding Mortar of Free Farming and the ultimate technique of Piaro, Fated to Perish.
Belial’s health gauge was fine despite these powerful skills being used. After that, she lost some health when hit with two Splitting the Sky. What was the reason? Lauel had pondered on it throughout the raid.
‘Is she a type of boss who only loses health after a certain amount of damage is received?’
No, the probability was extremely low.
Pounding Mortar might not go over the damage limit, but Fated to Perish was the best single attack skill in Satisfy. It was hard to see the damage of Fated to Perish as lower than Splitting the Sky. In particular, Kraugel was low-level and it was highly likely that the damage of Splitting the Sky was lower than Fated to Perish.
‘At the time of Pounding Mortar and Fated to Perish, she might’ve consumed other resources instead of health…’
For example, a mana shield.
‘But I didn’t see the specific effect?’
What was the cause? Lauel’s thoughts deepened in the midst of the intense battle. In order to proceed with the raid, it was important to understand the characteristics of the boss. No matter how he thought about it, he couldn’t understand the formula behind Belial’s health. Now he didn’t need to understand it.
It was thanks to Yura’s unique abilities. This was a situation where Belial’s health fell to 10%. It was no longer necessary to know why Belial didn’t lost his health at the beginning of the battle. This terrible raid would end soon.
The moment that Lauel was feeling relieved.
Kuuong!
There was an explosion of thunder and demonic energy, then Belial’s appearance changed. It wasn’t a beautiful or a terrible appearance. She became a cold and emotionless female demon, like a doll. Wings emerged from the skin that looked like an insect’s. She was black from head to toe except for her red eyes.
“The health…”
“It recovered?”
The Overgeared members, including Lauel, doubted their eyes. After Belial’s transformation, her 10% health gauge was fully recovered to 100%.
‘Recovering from the transformation?’
The majority of the Overgeared members thought this, but Lauel was different.
‘Her health wasn’t restored during her previous transformation process.’
It was unreasonable to think that her health had only recovered in this transformation. The morale of the Overgeared members fell, while Lauel realized Belial’s true self.
‘The queen of lies…!’
Let’s look back. Belial. She screamed, groaned, and frowned every time she was attacked. She behaved as if she was in pain despite her health gauge being fine.
‘Would she act like she felt pain if she didn’t?’
It was hard to interpret it as that. There was no reason for Belial to do such a meaningless performance.
‘Then…’
Let’s change the point of view.
‘What if the actor isn’t Belial, but her health gauge?’
Yes, Belial was the queen of lies. She used all types of funny gimmicks. He couldn’t rule out the possibility that she was using her health gauge as a tool of deception.
‘In retrospect, Belial was relatively calm when hit by Fated to Perish and Pounding Mortar.’
But after that, she acted confused. It was due to the appearance of Piaro, Sword Saint Muller, and Demon Slayer Yura. Belial faced unexpected situations in succession, lost her cool, and her health gauge started decreasing from that time.
‘She must’ve forgotten about the trick with her health gauge.’
Now he understood why her body was covered with dark insect skin.
‘It was to hide her wounds.’
Lauel laughed while covering half his face with his hand.
“The embodiment of Overgeared, don’t be agitated by the veiled appearance of the evil demon Belial. Her black skin is the epidermis to cover her wounded body and the emotionless expression was nothing more than a mask to hide her face of pain. Now Belial is just a weak beast wounded to the soul.”
Lauel needed to increase the morale of the Overgeared members. The Overgeared members looked at Lauel with absurd expressions.
“Acting like a chuuni in this serious situation…”
“What is he saying alone?”
“…”
Heh, ordinary humans couldn’t understand him. Lauel smiled bitterly before explaining simply. “Belial’s health gauge is an illusion. As you saw earlier, her current health is only 10%. Don’t worry. Unleash a full offensive and finish the raid.”
“Yes!”
Lauel was saying this. The Overgeared members completely trusted Lauel, despite his chuuni ways.
“We will finish this infernal fighting!”
“It’s pointless to attack her directly! Beware of the confusion and assist Piaro, Yura, and Kraugel.”
Everyone except for Jishuka, who was severely wounded, rushed towards Belial. They were no longer fooled by the fake health gauge and burned with a desire to succeed the raid. But reality was cruel. Belial’s final form. Was she severely injured as Lauel interpreted? Now her combat power had risen dramatically and Kraugel and the Overgeared members couldn’t go against her when they were so tired.
“Meteor.”
Kwa kwang!
Hundreds of meteorites surrounded by flames fell from the sky. It was a magic phenomenon that was hard to see. It was a catastrophe itself.
“Kuaaaack!”
“Ugh! I’m sorry!”
“I heard frustration raises a human!”
Pak!
Pa pa pa pa pat!
The Overgeared members were hit by the meteorites and turned to grey. The top powers of Kraugel, Yura, Jishuka, Damian, Pon, and Regas were severely injured.
“S-Shit…”
“There’s no hope…”
The members of Overgeared felt desperate as they saw their dying colleagues. Then they noticed Piaro.
“Master…!”
“Piaro!”
He repeatedly repelled the falling meteors with a sickle and hand plow. In return, his body had become bloody. His left wrist was broken and Belial was slowly approaching him.
“N-No…”
The Overgeared members wanted to save Piaro. They wanted to run over and grab him. But they couldn’t get up. The Overgeared members had broken arms or legs from the meteorites.
“Ah!”
Jishuka tried shooting an arrow. The target was Piaro’s feet. She intended to use the splash healing effect of the Red Phoenix Bow. But she failed. Her fallen posture and broken fingers made it impossible to fire the arrow in the direction she wanted.
“Great Demon! I am my lord’s subordinate! Don’t touch the ones who will be my lord’s future power!”
Kuwooooh!
As Belial reached him, Piaro raised his remaining mana as if he was burning his life force.
“Cough!”
He spat out blood and wielded his precious hand plow. He was aiming for Belial. But Piaro was already seriously injured.
“…”
Belial avoided Piaro’s attack, blasted the hand plow with flames and grabbed Piaro’s head.
“I’m curious about the lord you are talking about. A human monarch is weak. It’s funny that you’re thinking about him when on the verge of death. Now… You will all die. It’s refreshing to see the human head explode like a volcanic eruption.”
Kkuok!
It was the moment when Belial was about to insert demonic power into the hand holding Piaro’s head.
“Jude. Kill.”
Jude had no thoughts, but the pure youth started to gain a little interest in sex. He couldn’t stand seeing the exposed Belial and the succubuses and was stuck in a corner during the battle. But Belial was now covered in a dark skin and the succubuses were destroyed by the meteors, restoring his freedom. He finally took part in the battle.
Puok!
Dainsleif (Reproduction) struck Belial’s face.
“Hoh?”
Belial was startled. A human suddenly attacked her? Why wasn’t he affected by her demonic energy and attacking his friends? ‘In the first place, how was he safe from the meteor bombardment?’
Kwack!
Belial grabbed the blade of Dainsleif that couldn’t penetrate her skin.
“You’re also a legend?”
Grip.
In order to not lose Dainsleif to Belial, Jude held onto the sword with bloody arms and replied.
“I. Jude.”
“Jude? Then you are also a legend?”
“I. Jude.”
“…?”
Wasn’t this state somewhat strange? Belial deemed Jude worthless and exploded Dainsleif with demonic energy.
Peeeeeong!
[Dainsleif (Reproduction) has been broken by the power of the great demon!]
“…!”
Breaking the sword that Lord Grid gave him? Jude was furious. But his anger was futile. Piaro was held in Belial’s hands and Jude was destined to die soon as well. The power of Belial was absolute.
“Jude!”
The two giants that supported Overgeared were going to disappear in front of their eyes. It was a hard reality for Overgeared to accept. Everyone hoped for the survival of the two people, but Belial didn’t allow it.
“Die.”
Peeng!
Belial declared and fired magic at Piaro and Jude’s head.
Pahat!
Piaro and Jude, who were held captive by Belial, disappeared from her grasp.
“What?”
They disappeared without any signs of Teleport? The confused Belial looked around and suddenly turned her gaze towards the sky. The wounded Piaro and Jude were held by a strange man. The man had black hair and sharp eyes that were reminiscent of a bird of prey.
“A human is looking down on me?”
It was ridiculous.
“Who is it now?”
The black-haired man, Grid replied to Belial.
“The lord of these people.”
Kuooooooooh!
Grid triggered Blackening. Belial was disgusted when she saw his change.
“The man without a soul? H-How are you here?”
“…?”
Saying he didn’t have a soul the first time they met?
“I’ve heard many harsh words in my life, but this is a different type of attack.”
Grid handed Piaro and Jude to Saintess Ruby. He descended to the ground with a sword dance.
Chapter 576
Chapter 576
『 Kraugel, Damian, and Overgeared… The strongest raid party, which might never happen again, is facing its biggest challenge. 』
『 I can’t see anymore hope. The opponent was too strong. It’s time to get our minds together. 』
The Great Demon Belial raid was a failure. There was no one who could stop her. In the future, Belial would go crazy and the continent would be filled with fear and confusion.
『 After the Overgeared Guild is defeated, Belial will be based in the Eternal Kingdom and it will gradually turn into a hell. 』
The players were destined to engage in fierce fighting with the creatures raised by Belial. The difficulty of the game would rise exponentially. Everyone was feeling regret over the failure of Overgeared’s raid.
Supak!
A blue-white light broke the darkness of hell. The remnants of sunlight poured into the cracks to reveal the black and red 32nd Hell. One man showed up. The person who descended from light, it was the advent of Grid. He appeared with his sister Ruby and used Summon Knights to save Piaro and Jude from the crisis. He descended to the ground with a sword dance.
『 G-Grid! 』
『 Ahh! Just before the Overgeared Guild collapsed, a true hero finally appeared! 』
『 He appears with dramatic timing as usual! It’s amazing! 』
『 It’s almost deliberate. 』
『 Purposely sacrificing his colleagues to make a nice appearance… Haha, isn’t that too big of an assumption? 』
-Kuk, it is God Grid.
-He’s so cool when he uses Blackening.
-Doesn’t the decadent feeling fit well with Grid?
-By the way, how long was he fighting the 100,000 troops in Bairan? He already recovered and came to support Reinhardt? Really great stamina.
-He must have an item that allows him to recover quickly.
-Overgeared ㅋㅋㅋ It’s truly Overgeared.
-Grid is an overall overgeared person.
The first legendary class. The holder of the most medals in the National Competition. The person with the shortest combat record. The leader of Overgeared.
The appearance of Grid, who was comparable to the sky above the sky, stirred up the whole world. The viewers all over the world felt empathy for the Overgeared members in a crisis. Now they were jubilantly cheering. A great demon that was the enemy of all players! Many people prayed that Grid would defeat Belial and bring peace to the world.
But was it that easy?
『 Isn’t Grid lacking in ability compared to the more powerful Kraugel? 』
『 Indeed… Even Kraugel’s attack that split apart the world couldn’t kill Belial. 』
『 Now that all the Ov
ergeared members are out of combat, I wonder if Grid will be able to defeat Belial by himself…? 』
『 He appeared too late. It would’ve been nice if they fought together from the beginning… 』
Were the viewers listening to the commentators of the broadcasting companies? As they denied their worries, Grid descended to the ground with terrifying momentum and showed the ultimate slashing attack. It was Pinnacle Kill. The combination of Failure and Grid’s Greatsword made with Item Combination struck Belial’s thick skin.
Peeeeeong!
“Kuock!”
It sounded like bells rang throughout the 32nd Hell, followed by Belial’s groan. Belial stumbled and looked like she couldn’t believe it. The soulless person in front of her, why did he come at this time to disturb her? Belial’s confusion was revealed on the surface.
Her 100% health gauge once again fell to 10%. The world was shocked.
-????????????????????
-Belial’s health…? How did she lose so much health with one blow?
-Belial’s final evolution, doesn’t it have low defense and high attack?
-No matter how low the defense, this is still a great demon;;; Losing 9/10 of her blood in one blow…
-Originally, Grid’s attack power was at the level of a bug. Imagine if Grid had Kraugel’s splitting the sky skill ㅋㅋㅋ
Grid’s status increased due to the misunderstanding. This wasn’t something that Grid intended.
“You… Showing up so suddenly and then attacking! You’re still as shameless as ever! The great monarch of the 32nd Hell is talking. Listen to me!”
Grid asked like he didn’t understand.
“What is this nonsense? Who do you think I am?”
“Nonsense? Stop talking nonsense!”
Making fun of a ruler of hell? The Great Demon Belial wasn’t used to it. She was upset.
“I will show you a bitter taste! Yes, good! Let’s see how you end up today!”
The soulless man suddenly appeared in hell and had an incredibly fast growth rate. He was so dangerous that he reminded her of the low-grade demonkin Iyarugt, who destroyed the ecosystem of hell in the past. Any great demons outside the 30th place were terrified, making it necessary to get rid of him.
