The Game of the Greatest Black Mage-Chapter 328

Chapter 328

7.

The original plan was to head to the loophole without helping Seonghyun.

However, a sense of unease couldn't help but settle in the hearts of the party.

And for good reason.

Weren't the noble-ranked demons on a different level from the high-ranking ones?

That's why they wondered, would Seonghyun, who was facing a baron-class demon alone, be able to escape safely?

That was the biggest question.

While Briscia and Stoneheart were worried.

Barbaros and Will, who seemed to be Seonghyun’s original companions, were a little different.

“Let’s go quickly!?”

“If we don’t hurry, Seonghyun-nim might have already arrived.”

Briscia and Stoneheart looked at Barbaros and Will, who were speaking so, as if they didn't quite understand.

But perhaps knowing that they would find it hard to believe even if they explained.

The two of them didn't explain in the first place.

As the four of them went to the front of the loophole.

Briscia and Stoneheart couldn't help but blink their eyes and look at Seonghyun, who was there, with a dazed expression.

He had come and was waiting for them before they arrived?

They couldn't accept that he had dealt with the demon world baron faster than them, and wanted to say something to Seonghyun.

But they couldn't.

“Let’s go quickly.”

They couldn't even manage a reply to Seonghyun’s nonchalant words.

As Seonghyun said so.

They checked on the sealed demons through the loophole and were able to get out of that warehouse as quickly as possible.

Afterward, as the party all got out, Briscia and Stoneheart couldn't help but marvel at Seonghyun inwardly.

‘I knew it from seeing Black Star-nim, but beings outside the standard always exist.’

‘The strong are truly amazing.’

Briscia and Stoneheart thought so inwardly and looked at Seonghyun with eyes of respect.

And perhaps because that was a bit of a burden, Seonghyun scratched his cheek, and after that, they returned to the place where they had first met Black Star.

As expected, Seonghyun’s team was the first to arrive.

Looking at the empty place, they all let out a small exclamation.

“Kuh, I didn't think we would be first.”

“Me neither.”

“It’s because we’re with Seonghyun-nim.”

“Of course.”

As the two showed their pride, Seonghyun stood there awkwardly.

What could he say here?

He should just stay quiet.

As some time passed with everyone gathered.

Various stories couldn't help but be exchanged.

How long would the other teams take?

And what would the next mission be?

When the topic of the next mission came up, Briscia, Stoneheart, and even Will thought there probably wouldn't be an additional mission.

But Seonghyun and Barbaros thought there would be a next mission.

He didn't think they would have used the expression "war" for no reason.

Besides.

‘It’s still far from being an Almighty rank scenario.’

That’s why Seonghyun and Barbaros were almost certain.

An infiltration mission?

It was difficult.

But if it had ended at this level, it would have been achievable even at the Legendary rank.

So they were halfway certain.

Most of all, Barbaros.

‘There’s no way the scenario would end like this.’

He thought it wouldn't make sense for the story to end like this.

War meant that something much bigger would happen.

So far, the Rieskan Kingdom hadn't done anything particularly noteworthy.

-Eum.

At that moment, Helena was about to speak directly.

But Seonghyun shook his head.

Spoilers were a bit much.

If it was something he was going to experience anyway, hearing it beforehand was not something Seonghyun preferred.

As they were waiting.

Several other teams arrived.

There were teams that were quite wounded, and some that were seriously injured, but there were also teams that were quite intact.

However, they all had one thing in common.

They were all somewhat horrified as they looked at Seonghyun’s team.

Well, it was only natural.

“……To go to a barony and come back without a scratch……”

“He must be a man of great skill.”

“I’ve heard of that man’s name. Necromancer Lord Will Baghdad.”

“He’s young but his skills are amazing.”

“But the ones on either side of that man named Will look much more powerful.”

“Ah, you mean Seonghyun and Barbaros?”

Perhaps because Seonghyun’s and Barbaros’s names were known in the scenario's setting, the other teams knew their names well.

Thus, all five teams gathered.

And seeing the proud expressions on each of their faces.

It seemed that no one had failed.

Not long after they had all gathered.

Ttogak, ttogak, ttogak.

Once again, the sound of those footsteps could be heard.

Chaos entered the room.

At the same time, the chaos took on a human form, and as it became the shape of a person, chaos spread throughout the hall, and in an instant, the wounds of those who had been injured disappeared as one.

And the chaos became Black Star and greeted them very warmly.

“You have all done well.”

It was amazing enough that the chaos had suddenly healed their wounds.

But when Black Star said that.

The expressions of everyone present began to overflow with pride.

For such a person to say that to them.

They couldn't help but be moved.

But that wasn't the end.

Black Star looked at them and spoke as if to praise them.

“I am glad that everyone succeeded in the mission. Now, Helena-nim will be able to directly infiltrate the demon world from the underworld.”

It was practically a declaration of victory, so everyone cheered at those words.

Normally, the hall would have been silent.

But perhaps out of consideration from Black Star, the silence was not imposed, and sounds leaked out.

“That’s right!!!”

“Kyaaaa!!!”

“Finally!!!”

“Victory!!!”

As everyone was rejoicing with intoxicated expressions.

Seonghyun and Barbaros did not let down their guard.

They were sure it wasn't over yet.

But what was this?

“I will give everyone their rewards, so you may all return.”

“……?”

“Huh???”

At Black Star’s words, Seonghyun and Barbaros tilted their heads as if it were strange, but everyone else was in a festive mood.

And Will, who had initially thought there would be no additional mission, was also looking puzzled as if he sensed something was off.

Then, Black Star said.

“I will give each of you a reward, so please come forward one by one to receive it. You have all worked hard.”

At those words, the team members went forward one by one, received their rewards, and left the hall joyfully. Seeing those who were excited to leave with their rewards, the others also seemed to be anticipating what they would receive.

As they were being called out one by one and leaving.

Seonghyun’s team members also began to be called.

Starting with Stoneheart.

“It was truly an honor to be with you.”

Briscia as well.

“I hope we can meet again if fate allows.”

After the two of them left.

They could be seen joyfully waving goodbye from outside the window before disappearing.

Now, only Seonghyun, Will, and Barbaros were left.

Among the three, Barbaros was called first.

“I’ll be back.”

As Barbaros said that and went out.

Barbaros, who should have been visible outside the window right after receiving his reward, was nowhere to be seen.

‘What is it?’

Immediately feeling that something was suspicious, Seonghyun tilted his head.

He didn't think it could be a trap from Black Star.

And he didn't think there could be anyone else besides Black Star who could handle chaos like that.

Then what is it?

As Seonghyun was wondering.

Will was called.

“I’ll be back too.”

With words that seemed to steel his resolve a bit, Will went out into the passage.

As expected, Will was not visible outside the window.

And Seonghyun could be halfway certain.

‘It seems the three of us have a new mission.’

The moment he was there.

A voice calling Seonghyun's name was heard.

However.

“It is the Lord’s turn.”

An extremely polite expression followed, and Seonghyun, thinking "as expected," went in.

A room where he could have a private audience with Black Star appeared.

And as soon as Black Star found Seonghyun, he knelt on one knee and bowed his head.

“I greet the future Overlord.”

“Ahem.”

He had expected it, but still.

The sight of such a transcendent being bowing his head in greeting was honestly a bit burdensome.

But it was about time he got used to it.

Thinking so, Seonghyun nodded his head.

“You have come personally to soothe Will’s soul.”

“……Rather than that, I came to inherit the Necromancer Lord.”

He was still used to using honorifics, so he almost did, but then he spoke informally.

Somehow, it seemed as if Black Star was smiling brightly.

“I see. I had expected you to be a considerate person, but you are even warmer.”

“……???”

Was there any warmth in his last answer?

Now, it was beyond hearing what he wanted to hear; he was even hearing things that weren't said.

Seonghyun was about to retort but stopped.

Black Star continued to speak.

“Because of the will of the world, there is nothing more I can do, but I know you have a plan after succeeding the Necromancer Lord.”

At those words, Seonghyun also nodded his head.

Did he hear it from the present Black Star, not the past one?

Or did he deduce it himself?

He couldn't know that much.

But thinking that it was just like a transcendent being, Seonghyun nodded his head.

The next place he was going was the city of Badia, a city of the Rieskan Kingdom, and also a place where the war with Wirun, a city of the Vallian Empire, never ceased.

He was planning to go there.

“I plan to go to Badia.”

“That is most excellent. Are you trying to find out about the Rieskan Kingdom?”

“That’s right.”

“In addition to that, war has always overflowed with blood. And the future Sword Saint is plotting something there. Therefore, if you go immediately after the succession, I believe you can be guided to the path of blood.”

The path of blood?

It had an unusual feeling.

Seonghyun thought deeply.

And then.

“The future me asked me to tell you to convey it so. And……”

As Seonghyun looked at Black Star who was speaking so.

He could see Black Star handing over a luscious drop of red blood.

Seeing it, Seonghyun blinked his eyes.

Is it okay to give something like this?

He had that thought.

But Black Star smiled benignly, as if chuckling, and looked at Seonghyun, saying.

“I have given rewards to the others as well, and it is only right to give such a gift to the Lord who has made the greatest contribution. This much is within the level that does not deviate from the will of the world.”

Hearing that, Seonghyun was also relieved and accepted the luscious red blood drop.

In an instant, the blood drop flowed into Seonghyun’s body.

Then.

Hwaaaaaah!

A red, bloody light leaked from Seonghyun’s body.

And soon, it dyed the entire room where he was with Black Star red.

A situation that even felt as if the entire space was being dyed with blood.

Before he could even think about what was happening.

System messages appeared before Seonghyun’s eyes.

[The 『Blood Lord』 absorbs the Almighty rank item, 『Mythical Blood』.]

[The 『Blood Lord』 seizes the opportunity for awakening.]

[Conditions are generated.]

[『Mythical Blood』 Absorption (Complete)]

[Exclusive Item, 『Tome of Blood』 Remaining Skills (10/10) (Complete)]

[『Large Amount of Blood』 Acquisition (Incomplete)]

Conditions that only needed one last thing to be met appeared.

And a large amount of blood meant.

“I believe it will be fulfilled on the battlefield created by the future Sword Saint.”

He had received something amazing again.