Chapter 565 – God, Devil, and Humans in Between (4)
A book that opens very naturally.
It was an insignificant incident for Kim Do-jin, but it caused an uproar both inside and outside of him.
“How on earth… ?”
Dantalion outside.
-“How did you open it…?” ?”
Inside, it’s cool.
It was just visible.
The color and flow of magical power in the book.
All I had to do was change my magic accordingly and create resonance.
For Kim Do-jin, this is like eating rice cake while lying down.
However, it is not easy to explain this method and I did not want to.
“… “It just opened?”
“Well, that can’t be possible. The Book of Dantalion is only available to me… !”
“I guess they changed owners when it was time to die.”
“Well, that…” ?!”
Ignore the other person’s reaction.
For now, I was just curious about the contents of the Book of Dantalion.
What kind of content does it contain?
Can we see the past, present, and future of the world as Dantalion said?
I swallow dry saliva and move my gaze towards the open book.
It feels like I’m peeking into heaven’s secrets that humans can never see.
There was only one sentence written on the pure white paper.
“…”
Kim Do-jin’s face hardened when he saw this.
Because it contained content that was difficult to understand.
He asked, roughly closing the book.
“How does this book look like?”
No matter how thick a book is, there is no way that the past, present, and future of the world can be written in just one book.
This means that the content changes depending on how you read the book.
Dantalion chuckles.
“Kkkk…” “I guess I saw something completely unexpected.”
Kim Do-jin’s sword digs into Dantalion’s shoulder.
Phew-!
“At least answer what I say.”
Dantalion’s crumpled face.
He curled his lips and answered patronizingly.
“I don’t know what you saw, but that is your wish.”
“… “This is my wish?”
“Okay. “What you wanted to know so much, what you longed for, what you wished for.”
Each word is stuck in my heart.
The heartbeat that starts to beat violently feels unpleasant.
I want to firmly deny that it’s not, but I can’t.
“That’s right.”
Emotions cool down.
Kim Do-jin’s blade cuts off Dantalion’s head.
Suddenly
Attack without any hesitation.
Tuk!
Degurr
The cruel old man’s face falls and rolls on the floor without even closing his eyes.
“Kuhuhuh… !”
Dantalion curls up, letting out a groan that clearly feels the intense pain.
It didn’t die.
He is also not much different from humans.
If his head falls off, he dies.
However, since he has many heads, only one will get sick, and he will not die.
“Rain, damn it… !”
The face of the handsome man who replaced the severed head exudes anger.
The rest of my face turns red.
In order to become one of the Seven Deadly Sins, his life, which he has survived until now, is being played against.
Gula even inflicted a crushing defeat hundreds of years ago, putting him in this rift.
To that damned apostle.
‘Damn you bitches… !’
The anger rising to the top of his head calms his mind, which runs wild like an unbridled colt.
I admit it.
There is no possibility of surviving here.
Hundreds of years.
I accept the fact that I may have to go through another thousand years of long reincarnation.
But.
‘Do you think you’re going to die like this? !’
It is said that even mice will bite cats if they are cornered.
Kim Do-jin seems lost in thought, kneeling down like a fish he has just caught.
Even if I die, I will leave him with at least one regret.
‘Now!’
Dantalion kicks off the ground in an instant.
The place where his new model, which gained strong momentum, is headed is none other than the place where Lim Na-eun is tied up.
If she came this far to rescue her, it means that her value to Kim Do-jin is significant.
“I will make you my companion… !”
In an instant, another Dantalion was in front of her, throwing out his fist.
The goal is the chest.
The trick was to grab the heart and burst it at once so that it could never be revived.
Chin!
Failed.
Kim Do-jin, who came running as if he knew this would happen, blocked his hand.
“This bastard is being dirty until the end.”
A fire rising in his eyes.
The anger was completely transferred through his hands and onto the sword.
The light pouring out of the sword instantly turns the sight before your eyes white.
A low noise is heard after that.
Suddenly
Sugeokeok
As the neck falls off, the gaze becomes dark.
One, two, three, four.
The gaze that was directed here and there turns dark one after another.
Eventually, one head remained.
The moment when Kim Do-jin’s blade flies there without fail.
‘Now is the time!’
Dantalion’s long hand reaches out toward Kim Do-jin.
A full-throated attack.
A move by Donggwi Jin that only he with many heads can do.
Bright red flames are wrapped around the fingertips.
“… !”
Kim Do-jin, who belatedly confirmed this, twists the new model.
A harsh blow.
However, I do not feel any major threat.
Although it was quite timely, it was not something that could not be avoided.
As his hand parted the air, a deep smile appeared on Dantalion’s lips.
‘I expected it. I’m sure you will avoid this attack.’
That’s why I didn’t even think about it.
The idea of having him as a road companion.
There was only one thing he was aiming for.
The Book of Dantalion.
The flames wrapped around his fingertips fall toward the Book of Dantalion.
Grumble!
A rising flame.
Kim Do-jin’s face is distorted.
“This… !”
Apply strength to the sword you hold and cut off the opponent’s last remaining head.
At the same time, he raises his magic power with his other hand and tries to freeze the flames covering the book.
Cheonggang!
It doesn’t freeze.
The flames do not diminish their power at all, and they eat away at the Book of Dantalion.
“Kkkk…” !”
The last fallen head mocks.
“To you…, Do you think I will hand over my treasure…? ?”
Cluck!
His relieved smile, as if he had achieved what he wanted, made him feel uncomfortable.
He lifts his foot and stomps on his head, which laughs wildly without dying.
Kwasik!
The face being shattered.
The broken mouth flutters until the end.
“This grudge…, I will never forget…”
The last words of the Great Devil, who was aiming for the position of the Seven Deadly Sins, were scattered and lost.
* * *
Although it was threatening, it was not a very dangerous fight.
Great Devil Dantalion.
It was once a being strong enough to target the Seven Deadly Sins, but it has now lost its power and fallen into ruin.
Look down.
What was hanging at the end was a half-burned book in his hand.
The Book of Dantalion.
He somehow managed to put out the fire.
But by then, more than half of it had already burned down.
I open the book just in case.
“… “There is none.”
Unlike before, no sentences are written.
Just a black scorch mark.
It was my mistake.
I never thought I would make that mistake in the end.
“Ugh.”
As I let out a long sigh and closed the charred book.
-“It’s a shame. If I had that book, things would have been a lot easier.”
Who said not?
Even though there are limits, the power of the Book of Dantalion was definitely great.
Especially for me, who mainly deals with humans, its value would have been enormous.
-“It’s unfortunate, but what can I do? It’s already burned down.”
Umm.
That’s right.
It would definitely have been of great help if it hadn’t burned down, but what can I do?
Something that has already burned.
Maybe it’s a good thing.
At least the future of being a slave to books will never come.
I look down at the charred book once again.
So is this no longer useful?
Then Gula said.
-“No, that’s not it.”
It hasn’t become useless?
-“Okay. Dantalion’s power, however weak, remains. If you leave it to a skilled artifact maker, you will be able to create a fairly useful grimoire.”
Grimoire… ?
It’s my first time hearing this name.
It’s not a magic book to learn magic, it’s a magic book.
Then Gula asks in a puzzled tone.
-“Don’t you know the grimoire?”
This is my first time hearing it.
-“Her… “For some reason, I was puzzled because all the wizards you saw only carried wands.”
Gula sighs deeply.
Her words continue.
-“You can think of the grimoire as an artifact exclusively for wizards.”
What is the effect?
-“If you use magic previously recorded on the pages of the grimoire, its power is amplified.”
It is an amplification of power.
If that’s the case, isn’t there much difference from the staff?
On the contrary, a staff that amplifies magical power without the need to record it in advance seems better.
-“You’re saying something stupid. Why are you comparing the staff and the grimoire?”
Why are you comparing?
Of course, you can only choose one of the two… Wow.
Could it be that I am thinking wrong?
-“Okay. The grimoire can be used at the same time as the staff.”
Wow.
“This is awesome, this…”
… Maybe it’s better than the intact Book of Dantalion?
-“But I’m worried. Now that the grimoire has been lost, I wonder if there is anyone in the world who can repair it.”
I’m a little worried about that.
Still, if she is a master at making artifacts, wouldn’t it be possible to give it a try?
I guess I should try arranging it sometime.
The Book of Dantalion, which will be reborn as a new magician’s artifact called the Book of Sorcery.
That wasn’t the only trophy.
I pick up Dantalion’s sword that was lying where the guy first fell.
Oooh!
The name of the sword resonates as if welcoming my touch.
“It’s definitely a good sword.”
After holding it in my own hand, I can feel the true value of this sword even more clearly.
It’s a bit irritating because of its rough nature, which is similar to a magic sword that cuts everything it touches even if it doesn’t want to be cut, but it can be easily controlled if you tame it well.
It wasn’t the sword I needed.
If I were to use it, Seoyeon would be a little better.
I’m worried that I won’t be able to properly tame the sword because I have a very withdrawn personality, but I think it’ll be okay.
His parents are Son Si-woo and Han Ju-hee.
Both were famous for their dirty personalities in their childhood.
“That’s enough of the stuff.”
It’s not an item, but there’s still one left.
The trophy obtained from killing Dantalion.
After trying to look away, I turn around and walk slowly.
He approaches Lim Na-eun, who is still bound in black chains, and reaches out to cup her face.
“Hey.”
It’s absolutely shameful.
Is that why?
“Someone dug a grave to die without the owner’s permission.”
This time I was a little furious.
