The Game of a Legendary Genius Dark Mage-Chapter 252

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[『Erosion’s Venom Spring』 has been destroyed.]

[The venom of 『Black Serpents’ God, Apophis』 has weakened.]

[『Seong』, Level 200, has acquired contribution points.]

The message about the destruction of Erosion’s Venom Spring.

At the same time, the system notification showing Seong’s contribution points rising.

The players gathered at All Disease’s Spine, the most crowded battlefield, had mixed reactions.

Those °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° fiercely competing within All Disease’s Spine—

“What???”

“N-No way... already???”

“W-What about the ones who went that way!?”

“They couldn’t even get close???”

“...Damn.”

They let out gasps, nearly sounding like sighs.

“Shit.”

“Did we fail!?”

“Can we contact the attack team?!?”

“What do we do now?”

Those who opposed Seong realized their plans had completely collapsed and fell into despair.

At this point, attacking Seong had neither justification nor reason.

They were bound to be condemned for it.

They had desperately tried to succeed, hoping to boost their prestige—

And even that plan had failed.

Now, they had no choice but to change strategies.

The only option left was to stack contribution points through the overwhelming numbers of the alliance.

But—

“C-Can we even clear this...?”

Someone muttered, and all eyes turned toward All Disease’s Spine with a sense of dread.

A massive dungeon.

No, it was large enough to be considered a battlefield.

And at the very end of that battlefield, All Disease’s Spine revealed its form without any concealment.

It stood like a proud king, as if daring them to come forward.

Many wanted to rush toward the towering spine immediately—

But no player had made it that far yet.

The reason was simple.

The countless bone fragments spewing from the spine.

Those fragments gradually coalesced—

Each forming into different monsters, joining the battlefield.

Seeing the horde of bone monsters approaching, players swallowed nervously.

An overwhelming wave of enemies, like something out of a tower defense game.

Those who had experienced past fortress sieges had encountered similar mechanics before—

But the sheer number here was overwhelming even for them.

More monsters than they had ever fought before were pouring in.

Even the most hardened players couldn’t help but pale.

The difficulty varied by location.

But now that they had seen the message about the Demon King clearing one side—

They were left demoralized.

Especially the Half-Demon Alliance.

They had intended to conquer All Disease’s Spine and absorb its contribution points.

But that no longer seemed feasible.

Amidst the hesitation, one team—

No, one guild alone burned with determination.

“Let’s go!”

“Show them what we’re capable of!!!”

“If you hold back, the guild leader will kill us!!!”

“For the sake of Yuna and Seong, charge!!!”

None other than Rapid Guild.

Among the top-ranking guilds, it was known for its small but elite numbers.

While it had fewer members than most, its level 200+ roster was comparable to larger guilds.

There weren’t many superstar players among them.

But they had a reputation for being strong in their level bracket.

Because of that, other guilds remained wary of them.

And after seeing this message—

“E-Everyone, charge!!!”

“D-Don’t fall behind!!!”

“Uaaaagh!!!”

“Kill them all!!!”

Watching Rapid Guild, the other guilds mustered their remaining strength and fought back.

Thankfully, despite the overwhelming numbers—

The monsters weren’t particularly strong individually.

The sheer volume was the issue, but their attack patterns were simple.

Still, if anyone let their guard down, they could easily be surrounded and wiped out.

As long as they remained cautious and worked as a team, it wasn’t impossible.

Skkkk! Skkkk!

Smash!

“Huuuh.”

“They’re simple in design, and their patterns are easy to read. That’s a relief.”

“If they were both numerous and complex, we’d be dead already.”

The Rapid Guild members muttered as they fought.

It was more grueling labor than a real challenge—

But they had managed to advance the furthest.

The problem was—

“We might get surrounded at this rate.”

For now, the monsters were still pouring in, their focus split between other guilds and Rapid Guild, allowing them to pass through.

But once the distance widened—

That strategy would no longer work.

If they became isolated and surrounded—

They could last a while, but not forever.

So Rapid Guild slightly slowed down.

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“The plan is to keep drawing attention while the other guilds catch up, then widen the gap again.”

Their leader, Rooney, spoke just loudly enough for his teammates to hear.

Everyone nodded in understanding.

Rooney was a towering brute but also incredibly sharp-minded.

No one questioned his decision.

They would hold out—

Then speed up once the other guilds caught up.

Barring unexpected variables, this was the most effective strategy for breaking through All Disease’s Spine.

However, as time passed, the monster count increased.

Rooney bit his lip slightly.

‘If the other guilds fall behind, we’ll be wiped out. But if they’re too slow, we’ll also be wiped out.’

A checkmate scenario.

For now, they had no choice but to endure.

And then—

Kaaaahhhhh——!!!

A deafening shriek echoed across the battlefield.

A raptor’s cry—

No, it sounded far more ominous and chilling.

The screech was definitely birdlike, but it carried a foreboding presence.

Every player in the area froze.

Had All Disease’s Spine summoned a boss-tier monster?

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If so, their chances of victory were gone.

That terrifying thought struck just as—

A massive black bird burst through the sky, scattering waves of dark energy.

From atop the bird—

Several shadows descended.

The players gaped in shock.

They had never seen them in person—

But they had watched them countless times in recorded footage.

The first two figures to land—

One was a crimson-skinned demon wielding a massive sword.

The other—

A skeletal knight cloaked in dark energy, his form resembling blackened bone.

Their eyes gleamed—one in a deep crimson, the other in dark blue.

As they swung their swords—

KWAAGGGGGGGGG——!!!

KUWAAAGGGGGGG——!!!

A colossal azure sword aura slashed through the ground, leaving a deep scar.

Meanwhile, the crimson blade aura—

Lacked precision, but carried a brutal, savage force that shredded everything it touched, leaving an enormous wound in the earth.

The monsters caught in the impact—

Were erased in an instant.

And standing amidst the devastation—

The two figures landed heavily.

KWWAAAAANG—!

KUUUUUNG—!

The sharp-looking skeletal knight pierced through the ground, emerging from a long, gaping hole.

The massive, crimson-skinned demon created a massive crater, stepping forward with an imposing presence.

As they took their places, a gigantic black bird descended from the sky, scattering dark waves that swept away the surrounding monsters.

Atop the bird—

A graceful witch, radiating wind and moonlight, elegantly dealt with the remaining monsters before gazing seductively at the battlefield.

They were all famous.

Seong’s subordinates.

Leonic, Valtar, Kalisha, and Serpina.

The moment those four appeared—

The battlefield shifted drastically.

Then, Serpina turned to Rooney and spoke.

“Hm, are you one of my Lord’s allies?”

Her presence was divine.

For a moment, Rooney, usually so composed, lost himself staring at her.

Then, snapping back to his senses, he hurriedly responded.

“...Huh? Ah, y-yes, I am.”

It was nothing like Rooney’s usual calm and collected demeanor—

But no one on his team laughed or thought it was funny.

It didn’t matter if you were a man or a woman—

If Serpina asked you something that gracefully, you’d panic just the same.

Rooney swallowed hard, entranced by her beauty.

Serpina quietly smiled.

“You’ve done well. We’ll assist you.”

-Kuhahahaha!!! Finally, a real fight!!!

-Uhahahaha!!! So many corpses to offer our Lord!!!

-Kaaaeeeeeek——!!!

The moment Serpina finished speaking, the subordinates charged into battle.

Leonic, Valtar, and Kalisha shot forward like arrows.

Serpina, who had been speaking to Rooney, smiled faintly before disappearing.

“Then, I wish you luck.”

Rooney stood there, stunned.

So did his entire team.

The only difference was—

“She... she smiled at me.”

“Damn it, I’m jealous.”

“...I should’ve been the team leader.”

For the first time, people regretted not leading.

Just because Serpina had smiled.

And just like that—

The entire battlefield changed in an instant.

The Half-Demon Alliance and the other guilds, seeing Seong’s subordinates, turned pale with fear.

4.

Central Castle of Hexia.

A gathering of figures filled the room.

At the center stood a woman wearing a grotesquely distorted doll mask, looking up at the sky.

Above—

It wasn’t the sky she saw, but the twisting form of a massive serpent.

The Temple of Apophis, the Black Serpents’ God.

She knew that somewhere inside, their new Lord was battling.

She was no stranger to the legend.

But Kalina, the masked woman, felt no worry.

She had personally assisted in Seong’s leveling up to this point.

In Hexia, no one knew Seong’s power better than her.

So she had no doubts.

However—

“...Branch Leader, will our Lord be alright?”

“Can he reach the Corrupted Heart?”

“If he is not the first to arrive, he may lose his right to claim it...”

“Huuuu, this old heart of mine trembles too much.”

The executives of Overpalace’s Hexia branch bombarded Kalina with concerns.

They had absolute faith in Seong.

But logically—

A Level 200 entering a Level 249 zone was an insane gamble.

Their worries were natural.

So Kalina didn’t scold them.

Instead—

“Have no doubt.”

She reassured them.

Hearing her conviction, the executives no longer questioned her.

Kalina turned her gaze back to the mark of Apophis etched into the sky.

And she thought to herself—

‘If he claims it, he will ascend even further.’

May he fully claim his power.

If their new monarch unleashed his full might—

He would take one step closer to becoming the true Overlord.

Kalina closed her eyes, praying.

And as she did—

A series of messages appeared before Seong’s eyes.

[『All Disease’s Spine』 has been destroyed.]

[『Black Serpents’ God, Apophis』’s body has weakened.]

[『Seong』, Level 200, has acquired the highest contribution points.]

[『Corroding Stomach』 has been destroyed.]

[『Black Serpents’ God, Apophis』’s consumption has weakened.]

[『Seong』, Level 200, has acquired the highest contribution points.]

[The path to the Corrupted Heart has opened.]

It was exactly as he expected.

As he prepared to advance—

An unexpected message appeared.

“Huh?”

And with that, the broadcast ended.

-??????????????

-?????? What the hell?

-You’re ending it here????

-??????

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