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“Do you usually bleed out blood like this to make blood stones?”
After a while, Daesung headed towards the underground cavity again.
He asked Envette Rosen, who was constantly cutting his flesh with a dagger.
Cut the skin and let the blood flow, then put your hands together and make a blood stone.
This series of processes took approximately 10 to 15 seconds.
It may seem short at first glance, but it was definitely not a short time when you think about the fact that this had to be supplied to tens of millions and even hundreds of millions of people.
“no. “I usually use ‘Blood Fog.’”
“Blood fog? “What is that?”
“It’s a magic tool made by vaporizing my blood. “If you mix just one drop of blood with the mist flowing from the device, hundreds of drops of fresh blood will pour out.”
When I heard it, it seemed like it was a device that created clouds with special characteristics.
Certainly, if it were a device that made blood fall like rain, the production speed of bloodstone would increase explosively.
“Stop what you are doing for a moment and lead me to where the blood mist is.”
She let go of the dagger and trudged somewhere.
The underground cavity was very large. After all, it was a place where a wine camp that stretched across the continent was drawn, so it had to be wide.
After walking for a while, an iron door appeared, connected to a room filled with blood-red fog.
“Under which moonlight should the exiled members of the night sky live?”
As soon as she chanted the incantation, the security of the iron gate was lifted.
Pushuuk-.
As soon as the iron door opened, red steam poured out from inside the room.
Daesung frowned at the thick bloody smell and was soon able to visually see the mechanical device emitting fog.
Drops of blood fell like a drizzle from the fog that reached the ceiling.
Are all those blood puddles on the floor belonging to Envette Rosen?
“Try making a bloodstone.”
“yes.”
She nodded and pressed her palms together.
As soon as we finished putting our hands together, the pools of blood flowing like a flood glowed.
Eventually, the blood completely disappeared, and stones were placed neatly on top of it. Meanwhile, the fog continued to shed blood.
“From now on, you will stay here and make blood stones.”
“yes.”
“Good thing you asked. “I almost took a shortcut and did something in vain.”
At that moment, Daesung suddenly caught something in his vision and stopped speaking.
They discovered a particularly large and smooth blood stone lying at the base of the device.
“What is that?”
“It’s the core that operates the blood mist. “That’s an extra one prepared in case of emergency.”
“Explain in more detail.”
“It contains magic that summons fog that causes bleeding.”
“hmm.”
In short, a wide-area attack aircraft.
From what I remember, among the powers contained in < The Book >, there was no type that summoned something like fog.
As I pictured the virtual battle in my head, I expected that it would have endless applications in actual combat.
‘They said they kept it as a spare anyway, so it doesn’t matter if I keep it.’
After all the hard work you’ve done, it’s not a bad idea to grab some loot.
Daesung approached the device through the hazy fog and picked up the blood stone.
Then, just as he was about to shove the stone into his mouth without hesitation, Envette Rosen hurriedly stopped him.
“Only one bloodstone can be taken per person. Any more than that and the magic contained therein will not be effective or the body will explode and die.”
“Hmm….”
If it were natural, it would be a natural limitation.
However, we are not willing to give up the immediate benefits because of these limitations.
If each person can only take one, just feed it to someone else.
“Come out.”
Ugh!
Daesung summoned a command soldier and put a bloodstone into his rattling mouth.
Pushuuk-.
Soon, red mist leaked from its black eyelids and nostrils.
[The deceased has consumed bloodstone.]
[The magic ‘Blood Curtain’ appears.]
< Magic Information >
Blood Curtain Lv.1
[Summons a blood fog up to a 100m radius.]
[Enemies exposed to the fog. They fall into a bleeding state for 10 minutes.]
[As the level increases through continuous use, the bleeding duration and maximum radius increase.]
Except for the inconvenience of having to summon a command soldier to use the ability, this is a very good performance.
Daesung said, touching the shoulder of the commanding officer, who seemed slightly embarrassed by the inexplicable change in his body.
“I will use you regularly from now on.”
***
Daeseong kicked out all the residents to the outskirts and had them build barracks there.
Naturally, those already being built in the city center were torn down.
The residents of New Mexico, who had regained their homeland, hugged each other and rejoiced.
It is now their job to restore the city that has become a wasteland.
‘In order to proceed smoothly with the supply of blood stones, the castle should be left alone.’
Daeseong looked up at the fortress that alone radiated a crazy presence on a wide wasteland where nothing but dust blew.
Because of its size, the area it occupies is enormous, but it is not a big deal.
If it is demolished carelessly, the life of Envet Rosen in the underground cavity cannot be guaranteed.
‘We’ll need a manager to protect the underground cavity. Also, you never know when the Rando tribe from the border might invade.’
I warned you not to do anything foolish, but I can’t guarantee that you’ll actually do that.
No matter how many people awaken their power by eating bloodstone, if they clash with the rebellious Rando tribe, there will be considerable casualties.
And aside from that, there might also be problems in the underground cavity.
There was a need to station an administrator, or guardian, to prevent such a situation.
‘I guess I’ll have to select the right person among the Legion of Death.’
Daeseong walked around the fortress, deep in thought.
As he walked away with his back behind him, the residents handed him some food and some clothes that were still intact.
I understand the desire to repay the hero somehow, but he flatly refused.
‘The moment midnight passes today, unprecedented chaos will occur on Earth.’
Time was too short to delay here for long.
I decided to finish the Guardian’s selection within 30 minutes and head to Korea.
Before long, Daesung was able to think of a suitable guardian candidate.
‘Einfried.’
Gedrak is not suited to be a Guardian due to his vicious nature and lack of precision, and Commander Dolph is a magical beast that would be a waste to keep stationed in just one area.
However, deploying the majority of command soldiers cannot be considered an efficient measure. In the end, won’t Daesung’s magic power be consumed by maintenance costs?
‘But it’s different with Einfried.’
He has one of the best skills among the Rando clan, so if you make him a command soldier, he will be a very good force.
After making his decision, Daesung headed straight to the palace terrace where his body was left.
Daesung’s eyes were shining coldly as he looked down at the body lying in a lump with only the head missing.
“< The Rise of the Dead >.”
A mist filled with gloomy energy flowed from Daesung’s hands.
Soon the system emerged as the fog enveloped Einfried’s remains.
[‘Commander Dolph’s’ unique power has been temporarily transferred to the Absolute.] [
While the power has been passed on to the Absolute, the demonic beast cannot use the power.]
[‘Commander Dolph’s’ unique power: < Spirit of the Dead. > is activated.]
The command leader’s abilities were temporarily transferred to the ruler, Daeseong.
If it had been a time when there was a ‘decreased number of souls’, even if you made a command soldier, only a meat doll with no combat power would have come out.
However, the dead created by the commander’s power are on a different level.
‘Compared to when I was alive, my combat power has become twice as strong.’
It is ambiguous if you ask whether it would be possible to easily overwhelm tens of thousands of subjects even if Einfried, who was given the power of < Dominion >, was saved.
If you want to transform him into a powerful guardian, it is better to kill him once and then revive him as a command soldier.
[The dead man has been successfully produced.]
[The dead man: < Einfrit > has been registered in the Legion of Death.]
[This is a vessel that displayed great fierceness while alive. ‘Blessing of the Dead’ is applied, granting even stronger combat power.]
“Ugh…”
Immediately after the fog disappeared, Einfried, whose skin was hideously rotten, stood up on his two legs.
The flesh and bones inflated like a balloon, and a head appeared that was not there before. The blonde hair that used to be abundant has faded away.
Daesung, who was looking at this with satisfaction, opened his mouth and gave an order.
“Starting today, you must protect the surrounding area and its residents. Especially keep an eye out for vampires in underground cavities. No one shall be allowed near the common except those whom I have given permission to.”
“All right.”
Einfried stuttered his answer.
Command soldiers who are stronger than average, such as Dolph or Boatman Bork, are also capable of speaking.
I must have also had a guardian. Now, just as I was about to return home using the checkpoint installed at home-.
“Han Dae-seong! “Tell that person named Han Dae-seong to come out immediately!”
“We can’t stand it like this! How dare you… how dare you kill His Majesty!”
“I will take revenge and avenge his vengeance!”
A commotion was heard from below.
When I looked down under the railing, I saw about a hundred Rando people going about their business.
They kept shouting and talking about His Majesty’s revenge.
Daesung chuckled.
‘It’s easy to understand.’
Even without asking about the circumstances, I could guess their intentions and inclinations.
Simply put, slaves of power.
They have the idea that even if their lives are strained and their blood is sucked out, it is okay because they have gained the power of magic.
In other words, Envette Rosen was a benefactor who gave them strength.
So, she must have come here to take belated revenge on Daesung, who caused her downfall.
‘The prayers don’t work.’
From Daesung’s point of view, he is a truly pathetic type of person.
He decided to appear as they wanted.
Normally, it wouldn’t have been worth dealing with, but now there was something I wanted to check.
When Daesung threw himself down the railing and landed on the ground, their expressions were a mixture of fear and tension.
“It came out. “What do you want to say?”
“This benefit…”
The person who was guarding the center of the group stepped forward and shouted.
“Listen carefully, you scoundrel! “Your Majesty is the great one who gave strength to us who were helpless.”
“Shut up. You can stop talking. “I was wondering if it was true.”
Anyway, if you keep hearing the obvious, it will only hurt your ears.
Daesung looked at the man for a moment as if he were looking at a bug and then asked.
“How can life be any happier if you can’t get rid of that kind of slave mentality?”
“What…”
“She gave you strength. right. Instead, you had to sacrifice your life force. “No matter how powerful you are, what does it mean when your life is close to death?”
“You don’t know! The life of the weak is not lived even if lived! “I’m much happier living a short and bold life!”
“no. “The best thing is to survive for a long time, even when you’re the underdog and rolling around in the shit.”
In fact, his words were credible because he had lived in a hell worse than a field of shit for 80 years.
But what use are these words? Daesung sighed.
“I know that people like you can’t change their minds even if they wake up from death.”
“this person…!”
“And even if you say you can fix it, I’m not your moral teacher. I don’t want to lecture you because I’m right and you’re wrong. Freedom of thought is respected. I hope that your mentality will not change even after you die.”
After hearing the last words, their faces turned white and they became wary.
Electric currents of fire and ice erupted from each person’s hands.
It seemed like they had gathered only those who had learned magic.
I didn’t care. As the evil energy began to color the territory, a seal came down in front of Daeseong.
Soon, when they saw Inyoung’s true identity, their eyes grew as big as a flower lantern.
“Ah Einfried…?!”
They were shocked when he, who had obviously died with his head cut off, appeared as a zombie.
To go one step further, the appearance has changed to become so disgusting that I can’t help but be appalled.
Daesung did not speak for long.
“I will see your skills.”
“Ugh-!!”
Sreung!
Einfried pulled out the magic sword from its scabbard and ran forward.
While the enemies were panicking, the blades were swinging without hesitation, and a lot of blood began to be smeared on their bodies.
‘pass.’
Although he has moved away from the disciplined movements he used when he was alive, his movements have become even more violent.
This is a movement that only those who are not afraid of death can perform.
As a counterattack, several people poured out magic, but the magic sword Hield canceled them all out.
“Huh!”
“Kwaaaaak-!!”
“Sorry sorry! “I just asked this man to follow me…!”
Those who had been courageously shouting for revenge ran away, howling unsightly.
Of course, Einfried, who never let his hands go, did not allow them to escape.
‘I can leave with peace of mind.’
Bloodstone and New Mexico are safe.
Daesung rode the checkpoint and returned to Korea with a relaxed face.
***
The only thing I have to thank Einfried for while he was alive is that he solved the gate fracture in Korea.
Thanks to this, Daesung was able to set foot on Korean soil where order had been restored to a small degree.
Daesung called Association President Park Jeong-ho on a street that was far from a quiet atmosphere due to people leaving the shelter one by one.
As if to say that he was anxiously waiting for Daesung to contact him, the signal lasted less than three times.
< Oh Daesung! I heard the news. They say you solved the New Mexico situation... Oh no. Rather, do you know anything about those cracks in the sky? Oh, and with all the things that happened yesterday and today...! >
Park Jeong-ho, who must have been quite panicked, spoke gibberish.
Daesung spoke in as calm a voice as possible over the phone.
“Let me explain everything.”
< Ah, as expected, Mr. Daesung, you know the true nature of all this! >
“Daesin.”
< .... >
“I would like to issue a statement.”
< A statement...? >
“I would like anyone, whether the association or the president, to make the announcement live on my behalf.”
What happens to Earth after midnight. And I had to tell people the facts about blood stones.
“We have to make sure the whole world is watching the broadcast. Even if it takes a long time, within 12 hours. Would you like to do so?”
< .... >
Park Jeong-ho was silent. It’s something to worry about. It has to be that way.
Let alone whether or not a meeting can be arranged within 12 hours, a
statement from an individual who is not the president or president of a country’s association is announced live to the world? How unrealistic this story is.
If it had been the same, I would have ignored it, saying it couldn’t happen.
If it weren’t for a man named ‘Han Dae-seong’ who asked for it.
< If it were Mr. Daesung’s statement, everyone in the world would listen. >
“You’re saying it’s possible.”
< Isn’t it obvious? Mr. Daesung is like a savior not only to Korea but to all of humanity. >
A savior.
Daesung chuckled at something he had never heard before.
It was like a black comedy compared to a man who returns from hell and has monsters from hell with him.
But Park Jeong-ho was infinitely serious.
It’s not a joke or flattery…
< I'll take responsibility for telling people what you want to say. >
It’s a voice full of sincerity.
***
Let’s just talk about the results.
The statement was safely announced through live broadcast by news outlets around the world.
There were two main points.
The first is a story about blood stones.
And the second is…
the fact that the moment midnight passes, a ‘second cataclysm’ will occur on Earth.
As soon as the presentation was over, internet communities and social networks around the world were on fire.
-I just watched the broadcast. If that’s real, aren’t we all dead?
-ㄹㅇ If that’s the case, today is the last time we’ll be typing on the computer or cell phone like this.
└ Would a fucking monster take away my computer and cell phone, not even my mother? Even if the world falls apart, those who will do it will do it.
-I heard it’s bloodstone or something in New Mexico. Should I go there?
└ Did you doze off? You said it would soon be distributed all over the world. Let’s wait.
-Sigh. Am I going to become a wizard?
-Han Dae-seong gets scolded for being rude. Or certify cutting.
└ Captured. Even if they search, they will see you cutting off the hair on your hands.
└ This guy is a famous aggro. Everyone is making food for him.
└ Even if I tell him to screw up, what can I do
? Han Dae-seong was the one who criticized him at the hearing,
lol. Whatever.
No matter how things work on the Internet or elsewhere.
The clock hands move.
and.
The moment the hour hand points to ’12’.
-Pot.
Light covered the whole world.