The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

Chapter 380

"This... is the third piece of paper."

The process of the finger moving forward and then returning.

This phenomenon, which continues to repeat subtly, Sung JiHan had experienced it once before.

The phenomenon of time reversing.

This happened when the Myeolsin-gyeol, the Hwae-gwang Banjo, was properly used.

But now, it was unfolding to prevent the succession ceremony of the Pithia's throne...

"The last ruling seat will probably be the third piece."

Sung JiHan made that judgment and at the same time, had a question.

"Why is he trying to prevent Pithia from choosing him?"

This is a place where the attention of the world is focused due to the appearance of the Battle.net administrator.

As Pithia had said, if information is publicly revealed in such a public place, it would not be good for the perspective of the third seat as well.

But to block it like this from over there...

"Well, if I keep reaching out my hand, I won't be able to use the Hwae-gwang Banjo infinitely."

The current situation where all the administrators are watching.

Even if the Hwae-gwang Banjo can control time to a fine degree, if this continues for too long, the administrators will notice.

If Pithia's ruling level 8 is really greedy, it would be right to continue trying here without stopping.

However...

"I'm curious why he's trying to prevent it to that extent..."

By using the ability to turn back time, the third bell is sending a signal to Sung JiHan.

If the information is revealed, he can somewhat grasp his inexplicable behavior.

Sung JiHan thought deeply and came to a conclusion.

"I will see the next seat."

"Ah, no, wait...! I'm just giving you the ruling ability! Please choose!"

Pithia tried to stop Sung JiHan, but...

"No. Reveal the next seat to me."

Sung JiHan affirmed that he will see the next seat.

-?? Giving up the ruling level 8?

-It must be difficult to raise the seat level if it's not a seat.

-But still, the ruling level 8 won't decrease just like that, right? It will go up by 1 or 2 at most.

-Where are 1 and 2? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Are they giving it away for free?

-But how can we trust what that woman says? She could do something like that and then stab us in the back.

-That's true, but...

Viewers who couldn't hide their curiosity about Sung JiHan's choice.

Giving up the opportunity to raise the seat level to that extent was something that they couldn't understand at all.

As the viewers' doubts were left behind, the information disclosure continued.

"Information about the ruling seat will be revealed."

As the appearance of the last ruling seat gradually became clear...

"Haah..."

Pithia let out a deep sigh.

* * *

A pale face with long black hair.

The third bell had the appearance of a young man.

With a similar tall stature as Sung JiHan and a splendid facial features...

"I finally see you."

Looking at Sung JiHan with his eyes glowing red.

"Nice to meet you. The one who woke me up."

"Are you the third bell?"

"That's right. In this world... I was called Asoka."

Confirming Pithia's words, the third bell affirmed that he was Asoka, the Great King.

Looking at him, Gilgamesh seemed interested.

"Are you fully awakened, Asoka?"

"Not yet. I'm only conscious, my true body is still sealed."

"Is the God still suppressing you?"

"Similar, but different. I also know that it's not the right time for me to rise."

Saying that, Asoka turned his gaze towards Pithia.

"So, will you choose me?"

[Take my exam.]

Asoka's words ended, and it was frightening.

In his mind, her voice echoed like a hallucination.

"Is this how she conveys her true intentions, like this?"

Sung JiHan thought so and replied.

"Well, I don't know. What level is your ruling seat?"

"I can't tell you that."

[The ruling level I can currently provide is 8, equivalent to Pithia.]

"Hmm..."

[But you must pass the exam.]

Isn't it better to have Pithia, who offers it for free?

However, it seemed like Asoka could read Sung JiHan's thoughts and continued speaking.

"Pithia... Trust her in ordinary times, but don't trust her in crucial moments."

Crucial moments.

Is she talking about the present moment?

"Suddenly gaining a ruling level did seem strange."

Pithia, who doesn't match the ruling seat at all.

It was strange that she suddenly gained ruling abilities, and it was even harder to understand that her level was 8.

But even so, Sung JiHan couldn't easily trust Asoka in front of him.

"Pithia. As Asoka has revealed herself, is the deal from earlier over?"

"Earlier... Are you talking about passing on the throne?"

She glanced briefly at Asoka and opened her mouth.

"...It's possible. For now."

"For now?"

"Even though he appeared, nothing has happened yet. Instead of holding a succession ceremony with him, just do it with me."

Earlier, she said there would be no succession if she revealed the information, but now Pithia's words were changing again.

Sung JiHan looked at her with eyes that seemed to pierce through her.

"It seems like we have to proceed with the succession ceremony with Asoka."

"No... Why?"

"Your words keep changing regarding this matter. I can't trust you."

"..."

Pithia kept silent in response to those words.

"Hoho, it's a good choice. Just handing over the ruling seat's abilities. Does that make sense? There must be impure intentions."

Gilgamesh, who had been watching this, laughed and observed it.

And then.

[Will you choose Asoka, the ruling seat, as the subject of the succession ceremony?]

"Yes."

In response to Sung JiHan's answer, the two ruling seats began to disappear.

"...Asoka. I believe your words that you won't betray me."

"That's right."

As the two ruling seats disappeared like that.

[Asoka, the subject of the succession ceremony, designates the map.]

[Player Sung JiHan is summoned to the special map, 'Geobhwa Fire.']

The map where the succession ceremony will take place.

Sung JiHan was summoned to Geobhwa through the fire.

* * *

Whoosh...!

The special map, Geobhwa.

Inside, the map was filled with nothing but flames, just as the name suggests.

-Geobhwa... Is this hellfire?

-No, did they just designate a map where we have to burn to death? LOL, all I see is fire.

-Do aliens have the same situation? They seem to be complaining too.

-I don't even know where Sung JiHan is.

Because of the intense flames, Sung JiHan, who had to strategize the map, couldn't be seen on the battle tube either.

While people were confused about where he was.

"Is this the exam?"

Meanwhile, Sung JiHan, who was inside the fire, examined his body with a calm face.

Not only his body, but also his clothes were untouched by the flames in Geobhwa.

"The fire here doesn't seem to have any intention of burning me at all."

Despite preparing for defense, the fire didn't inflict any damage on Sung JiHan.

What kind of exam are they conducting here?

At that moment.

[He has more potential than I expected.]

Once again, Ashoka's voice could be heard.

[Use the enemy to find me.]

Ashoka clearly stated the stat "enemy."

He seemed to have a clear understanding of this ability.

"Well, since the stat 'enemy' was permanently consumed when the Flashing Mirage was used in the fight against So Tae-yang... there must be some relevance."

Sung JiHan took out the Bonghwanggi and manifested the power of the enemy.

Honwon Singong (混元神功)

Cheonnoe Yongyeom (天雷龍炎)

Yongnoe (龍雷)

A red current filled with fire emerged from the tip of the spear.

It seemed to spread in all directions, engulfing the Guphwa.

However.

"There is still a path for the Yongnoe to live."

In the intense flames.

Sung JiHan followed the path where the Yongnoe remained.

As he went there, the Guphwa became noticeably weaker compared to its surroundings.

He continued to move towards the route where the Yongnoe extended.

"Oh."

Sung JiHan left the Guphwa area and arrived on the red earth.

However, unlike him, who had arrived in this new area.

-All I see is fire outside. What is this shitty map?

-What is this channel? I came in because the administrator came out, but all I see is fire...

-That's already passed. But it might come out again, so just wait.

-Are you kidding me? What is this?

Videos from the Battle Tube were the same as before, with alien viewers complaining.

"Ashoka must have used some means to prevent information from going out, I suppose."

Sung JiHan thought so while observing their reactions and looked around.

A desolate land covered in red earth.

Above the sky, the intense flames of the Guphwa that Sung JiHan had broken through continued to burn.

And as he walked on the red earth.

"This is..."

Stairs leading down.

They stretched endlessly, to a depth that couldn't be measured.

"I should go and see."

Step by step.

While looking around, Sung JiHan slowly descended the stairs.

Kururur!

As the ground in one part of the giant stairs cracked.

[Uh... uh...]

A red skeleton with bones emerged from there and let out a groan.

A red skeleton similar in size to a human.

It approached Sung JiHan.

"Enough, let me go..."

Kururur!

As it rushed towards him.

The ground cracked in various places on the stairs, and undead monsters began to emerge.

Skeletons, zombies, ghosts, and more.

The types of undead were diverse, but they all had the common feature of being red.

"They move slowly and don't seem that strong."

Against enemies like these, there was no need to use powerful martial arts.

Sung JiHan raised his dark sword and lightly swung it in the air.

Honwon Singong (混元神功)

Samjae Muguk (三才武極)

Hwangso Cheongun (橫掃千軍)

Chwaaah!

The undead horde was split apart by a single sword.

But.

"This won't... kill them..."

Hwarurur!

As flames erupted from the bodies of the red undead, they regenerated into the same appearance as before.

No matter how lightly I swung my sword, they were restored so easily like that.

Sung JiHan observed the actions of the red undead and took out his spear.

"Then."

Sizzle!

A red current surged at the tip of the spear.

It poured down on the undead, with the power of fire even stronger.

Whoosh!

[Ahh......]

[Finally, I'm going to die!]

The undead army, struck by the dragon's lightning, burned with joy even as their bodies were engulfed in flames.

They were delighted by their own deaths.

Having wiped out the enemies like that, Sung JiHan lowered his head.

"I don't think there's a need to face them. Should I just jump down?"

At first, he descended step by step with the intention of testing the waters.

The enemies that appeared here were so weak against the stat 'enemy' that they weren't very threatening.

If that's the case, I should finish it in one breath without the need to descend step by step.

Whoosh!

Sung JiHan was beneath the endless stairs.

He threw himself into the abyss.

Krrrr!

[I have to go down step by step, wherever it may be......!]

[Grant me rest too!]

As Sung JiHan jumped, undead creatures sprang out from the top and the ground shook.

But he had no intention of facing them.

When all the undead had risen, he reached the end of the underground.

Flash!

A red light sparkled from Sung JiHan's body.

[Follow the order and come to the stairs.]

Asuka's voice could be heard.

Whish!

Then, Sung JiHan returned to the entrance of the stairs.

'...Did she turn back time and tell me to follow the order?'

A flash of light.

To use this ability to turn back time, only to use it in such a situation.

Sung JiHan was amazed, but...

"I understand."

For now, he decided to follow her instructions.

Descending one floor at a time.

[Finally... I'm going to die...!]

Sung JiHan set the undead horde, longing for rest, ablaze all at once.

He descended dozens of floors like that.

[Kill me too!]

Whoosh!

Sung JiHan discovered an undead horde that didn't disappear even after being struck by the dragon's lightning.

['Enemy' stat is insufficient.]

[Would you like to increase the 'enemy' stat?]

No matter how slow and weak the enemy's movements were, if the 'enemy' stat was insufficient, they wouldn't die.

The system message kindly asked if he wanted to increase the stat.

"Does it increase so easily?"

Sung JiHan retorted.

Krrrr...!

As part of the stairs collapsed, a small altar appeared before his eyes.

A red altar about the size of a person lying down.

Above it, a system message appeared.

[Sacrifice a loved one to gain power.]

[Recommended sacrifice: Yoon Se-ah]

[If you sacrifice her, the 'enemy' stat will increase by 100.]

Sacrifice Yoon Se-ah to gain a stat increase of 100?

"Is this guy crazy?"

Bang!

Sung JiHan kicked the altar as soon as he saw the message.