Chapter 23: Partial examination (3)

However, at least in this world, humanity was considered the light and demons the darkness. aluminum The difference lay in the kind of power each one wielded.

Attempting to divide everything in the world into light and darkness is a rather simplistic way of thinking.

Where there is light, there is always darkness.

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Of course, reinforcement or healing blessings are somewhat different and have their own rules, but I don’t have much information in that area; when I played Miracle Blessing M, I always went for brute force.

Humans manifest blessings, while demons cast magic.

To put it simply, blessings strengthen the body, whereas magic reconfigures elements to create abilities.

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Even though it’s the beginning of the story, Leon, the protagonist, is about to die from a single blow by that demon fish. antique He hasn’t even had time to react.

The current situation is so dire that people will criticize it.

In fact, there’s no point in discussing those things right now, when the light is still on. matrix Instead, one thing could be said.

Moreover, both blessings and magic are filled with abstract and interconnected theories that can be interpreted in various ways, making each an open field of study subject to different perspectives.

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In game terms, the mermen we hunted were field monsters that only give experience; the siren demon is a boss that must be faced with a team.

This only highlights the immense difference in power between humans and demons.

Ridiculously, now I find myself in a situation where I have to fight alone against one of the bosses the system has forced me to confront. aspect No matter how great the protection of the God of the Sword, securing victory is difficult.

No matter how much humans reinforce their bodies, it’s almost impossible for a lone human to defeat a demon capable of using magic without forming a group.

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However, I had little understanding of demons and magic, which only appeared in the latter half of the story.

I fixed my gaze on the siren. arrow Its entire body was covered in rough scales that looked like armor, and where there should have been teeth, there were rows of sharp fangs like a shark’s, gleaming with savage ferocity.

Judging by the stab wound on Leon’s side, does it seem like it’s using long-range magic with a water attribute?

I knew certain information based on my experience playing so far, so I managed to handle it.

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‘Ha, damn.’

Considering all this, could I, who could only cut with a knife, be a match? timber I was certain I could avoid most of the attacks, but what if there was one I absolutely couldn’t evade?

I crossed a river I couldn’t go back from.

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Even if I wasted time needlessly regretting my situation, nothing would change. zenith No matter how fast Chloe went to get help, it would take her more than ten minutes.

There’s only one immediate goal. athlete Slicing that creature. adjust As I calmed down, the sudden sense of crisis began to fade gradually.

Then the siren tilted its head with that slick, fish-like expression.

The moderately calming tension felt like scratching an itch from the inside, and a smile appeared on my face without me even noticing.

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“It’s time to make some serious sashimi, after a long time.”

[By demonstrating your spirit, your spirit level increases.]

I gripped the handle of my knife firmly, pushing the sheath down.

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[The system adjusts your skills to better match your level.]

[The feeling of intimidation increases in words and actions.]

Buzzzzz—

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《May the blessing of the gods be with you》

[The Blessing of the God of the Sword manifests.]

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After checking his status, Speed Weapon looked toward the pond. auction What he saw was the back of Kang Geom-Ma, holding two sashimi knives, facing the terrifying siren demon.

Despite the deep wound, the high-level healing ability slowly began to improve Leon’s condition.

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Facing a demon in single combat wasn’t impossible, but it was only within the reach of warriors as powerful as the Heroes of the Seven Stars.

Speed Weapon knew how incredibly strong Kang Geom-Ma was, something he had witnessed a few days earlier in the subspace battle, where he demonstrated overwhelming speed and cutting skill.

However, the problem was that, unlike then, this opponent wasn’t human—it was a demon.

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Moreover, the siren demon was a demon-level creature that would normally require the combined strength of at least three instructors to face. attic Although it wasn’t one of the most powerful demons in melee combat, the fact that it used water magic made it an extremely tricky opponent.

Kang Geom-Ma was still just an academy cadet and barely a first-year. meadow Surviving even a single strike would be an accomplishment.

No matter how skilled Kang Geom-Ma was, he couldn’t cut water with a physical weapon.

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But, in the end, he decided to let him proceed and focused on his companions’ movements.

Speed Weapon hesitated, wondering if he should stop him.

It was simply impossible. riddle Clearly, he had lost his mind.

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Rachel, with a weary expression, continued to take down the mermen, wielding her spear with determination. athlete Speed Weapon wished he could cast reinforcement abilities on Kang Geom-Ma or Rachel, but keeping Leon on his feet was already quite taxing.

Though it was a strange and unfamiliar feeling, he instinctively understood what it was: a magical resonance so powerful it felt as though it would shatter his bones just by being near it.

At that moment, a chilling sensation emanated from the pond, enveloping Speed Weapon’s body.

…..!

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Kang Geom-Ma advanced toward the demon siren without hesitation, ignoring the oppressive atmosphere. attic In fact, it seemed as if the murderous intent was emanating from the knives he held. arcade He took an agile step toward the enemy.

Swoosh—

The distance between them was at least 50 meters, but just seeing it made his teeth chatter in fear.

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Crack, crack, crack!

The trees that had grown densely around were sliced diagonally. harbor Rachel, who was dealing with a group of mermen with one hand, also reflexively turned her head. legend Surprise and fear filled her eyes.

As he approached, the demon siren snapped its fingers, making blue magic surge between the membranes of its fingers. harbor Instantly, a crescent-shaped water blade shot toward Kang Geom-Ma from the pond.

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Once the magic was unleashed, the lush landscape of trees and woods suddenly turned into an arid plain.

She was astonished by the outrageous destructive power. apple Perhaps due to the magic, a thick white mist spread everywhere.

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Speed Weapon’s perplexed gaze quickly searched for the black hair. atomic His heart was pounding.

Kang Geom-Ma had vanished from sight.

“Kang Geom-Ma!”

With a brief sound, Kang Geom-Ma burst through the thick water mist and charged directly at the siren. absorb As if expecting him, the siren launched a sharp water spike.

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Swish!

His movements flowed like a current of water, as if time itself slowed just for him. athlete Speed Weapon felt pride well up inside him, barely able to keep track of Geom-Ma’s shadow with his eyes.

Kang Geom-Ma dodged by gliding through the air, using his momentum to slip through a narrow gap between the projectiles.

Could anyone really react so quickly?

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Tap tap-

The siren’s usually impassive expression now showed astonishment and dismay.

The demon siren, though firing water projectiles like a machine gun, couldn’t land a single hit; the attacks kept smashing into the trees behind Kang Geom-Ma, shattering them.

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The siren, startled and visibly losing composure, took a step back in surprise. afford Then it tried to retreat and put up a red shield.

Without missing a beat, Geom-Ma quickly reversed his grip and slashed with the sashimi knife he was holding.

The crisp sound of footsteps that had been coming from the right suddenly appeared on the left.

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In seconds, Kang Geom-Ma displayed a combination of precise, rapid techniques, moving fluidly along with his opponent’s attacks.

Even among elite heroes, his skills were exceptional.

Not only was he fast, but he also demonstrated exceptional control, adapting his movements perfectly to counter each assault.

Speed Weapon thought that, at this level, Kang Geom-Ma was already far beyond any cadet standard.

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Thud-

Kang Geom-Ma advanced and spun his knife. attic The blade sliced through one of the siren’s legs, which fell to the ground with a dull thud.

His movements left a deep impression on Speed Weapon, who felt he was witnessing something extraordinary.

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The severed leg hit the ground with a heavy sound.

The siren’s eyes widened, and a scream echoed from between its sharp, bared teeth.

Blood streamed from the wound, and the creature began to teeter to one side.

“Kyaaaak!”

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Probably more than twenty or thirty moves.

He couldn’t even count how many times Geom-Ma’s knife had struck in just a few seconds.

Speed Weapon was speechless. arctic How could humans be this strong? arctic The strength on display was so absurd it felt like an attack on reality itself.

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The creature started to tremble, then brought both hands together in front of its chest.

Just as a skilled chef masterfully handles a live fish flopping on a cutting board, Geom-Ma constantly overwhelmed the demon with precise cuts that went beyond mere power.

The demon siren clutched at its severed leg, letting out a furious howl. adopt At the same time, the leaves that had fallen into the muddy ground began to swirl wildly around.

“Agh!”

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Its magical power overflowed.

Immediately, a magical sphere of intense blue formed, condensing the thick mist and water from the pond into a floating, glowing orb.

Sssssss—

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This attack couldn’t be blocked. adopt They needed to flee immediately. timber Just then, Leon, who was lying on the ground, let out a groan and took a shaky breath.

This time, it wouldn’t just change the landscape—it might alter the entire geography of the island.

Seeing this, Speed Weapon and Rachel realized that an attack of a whole other level was coming.

That he managed to regain consciousness after only a few moments of healing showed that he, too, was far from ordinary.

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“Kang Geom-Ma, damn it! arrow Move, damn it, move!”

Kang Geom-Ma didn’t look back. action Even with his life on the line, he never turned his back to the enemy.

But at that moment, Leon’s safety wasn’t the priority.

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“What do people call someone like that? orbit A hero.”

Rachel, nearly done with the mermen, shouted at him with a mix of urgency and confidence.

Speed Weapon murmured to himself.

“Geom-Ma, take down that disgusting fish!”

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“Raaaaargh!”

With a deep, enraged voice, the siren hurled the sphere like a massive projectile.

With her words, Geom-Ma lowered his body, readying himself for a lethal attack, as a wave of deadly energy radiated from his knives, directly facing the siren’s magic.

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Both Speed Weapon and Rachel, seeing the attack, choked back screams of terror.

Thick veins began to bulge in Kang Geom-Ma’s forearm, the one gripping the knife.

Boom, boom, boom—

Whoosh—

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Kang Geom-Ma lunged at the projectile with a burst of speed, feeling every fiber of his body tense up.

The blue sphere split in two, cleanly sliced right down the middle.

Slash—