-NEXT DAY-
Jinhyuk and Sumi were ready for today's mission . After the talk with Maria , Jinhyuk became quite and had not spoken a word since then . Sumi naturally worries about him . They headed out of their hotel after eating breakfast as Sophie came to receive them . Jinhyuk carried the bracelet and the outfits in his inventory as well as the ring he got from the ruins in Seoul . They reach the Maria Guild and went to the Guildmaster's Office .
They all gathered together for today's mission . Jinhyuk wore the outfit which he brought and put on the bracelet . He concentrated his mana in the bracelet as it glowed red and a magic circle formed beneath Jinhyuk . In a matter of seconds , he vanished from the room .
Jinhyuk opened his eyes after the bright light subdued as he found himself inside of a tunnel like structure . It was an exposed location so he didn't find this place safe for mass summon . Jinhyuk opened his system as he found the map of the inside . He saw that the place is like a maze consisting of dozens of tunnels and paths .
He saw a place which was named 'Great Hall' as he started moving towards that direction . The cave was empty without the presence of any monster or humans .
Jinhyuk still needed to be sure so he hid his mana with precise control and started moving . He noticed the awfully quite environment . He reached the tunnel which was next to the 'Great Hall' as he peeked inside . The hall was big . It was not only big but also filled with countless people wearing the same outfit as Jinhyuk . He noticed the altar in front of the people but wasn't getting a clear view .
[Ding]
[Skill : Dragon Eyes (SS) activated]
Jinhyuk's eyes changed as the altar came near him . He saw a huge magic circle made with blood . It was not only on the altar but also on the wall facing the altar . There were slight differences between the two . He saw that a man standing on the altar adressing to another one sitting on a throne in front . The seated man expelled a huge amount of mana and Jinhyuk got to know why he didn't sense anything with his search . The mana of the man was so controlled that it hid the presence of other mana signatures . Jinhyuk didn't find Minji anywhere so he decided to head back . He hid in the tunnel beside and activated the bracelet . The light shown once again as he teleported back to the Guildmaster's Office . They all were waiting for Jinhyuk and as he teleported everyone left a breathe . Jinhyuk's expression made them fear . He said in a low yet deep voice .
"I found the location"
"Did you see Minji ?" said Sumi
"No , but I might have a clue about her location"
"So , what's the plan ?"
"Looks like you learned to get to the point"
"You….."
"Ah , don't be mad . First , we have to enter the ruins using the bracelet. Then we will mix in the crowd of people standing there and wait for the right moment "
"Hmm , its gonna be a pain"
"Sophie , I hope you remember the signal "
"Definitely" said Sophie
"Good . Now , let's go"
"Roger"
The others except Maria wore the uniform and the mask . They both joined hands with Jinhyuk as he supplied mana inside the bracelet . The bracelet glowed as a magic circle formed underneath . In a matter of seconds , they disappeared from Maria's office and reached a place which was like a cave . Jinhyuk placed his fingers on his lips signalling them to stop . He covered his head with the hood which others followed as they went to the hall beside . They entered sneakingly so as they won't get caught . Sophie and Sumi hid near each other but Jinhyuk was far away from both of them .
They waited for about 20 minutes as a man got up on the stage . He looked as the leader of these people . He was wearing a red mask which was slightly different . He got up and addressed the people .
"My dear Demonic Humans , today is a great day for us . We are summoning our lord Count Azathrix upon this world"
"Whoa !!!!!!!!!"
The shout of the excited people almost felt pain in Jinhyuk's ears . The man continued
"As you know , we need a huge amount of mana to summon him and thus , we were finding a sacrifice"
"To our advantage , we found this person"
The man waved as a log of wood raised up from the ground . Jinhyuk saw that it was none other than Minji . He looked towards Sumi as he saw that she was shaking of anger .
[Ding]
[Skill : Commander's Authority (EX) activated]
Jinhyuk held Sumi's arm as she got surprised and looked towards Jinhyuk . He just shaked his head which signalled her not to lose control . The man was continue saying
"This human has a vast amount of mana . She has got the honor of being sacrificed to Lord Count"
Jinhyuk noticed that some of the Demonic Humans were expressing disappoinment as though they would have thanked the gods if he were to give the chance .
'This all bastards are rotten to the core'
'I have to finish this quickly'
Another man walked up the stage . The man had great honor as the host kneeled in front of him . The Demonic Humans also kneeled but Jinhyuk wasn't kneeling . He stood straight as though challenging the man . A man probably some elder said in a rough tone .
"Insolence , why aren't you kneeling ?"
"I don't have any reason to"
"Y-You are not one of us . Who are you ?"
[Ding]
[Skill : Sword Demon King Steps (SSS) activated]
Jinhyuk disappeared from his position as he appeared on the stage placing a hand on the log Minji was tied to.
"I came to save this girl"
"Y-You want to disturb our lord ?"
"You should feel shame to call a demon 'Lord' "
Jinhyuk raised his hand .
[Ding]
[Skill : Aura Sword (SS) activated]
Jinhyuk slashed his arm as his sword energy sliced through the old man . The man standing on the stage was shaking in fear as Jinhyuk also ended him . The demonic humans who were kneeling got up and started running in fear . Jinhyuk didn't chase them , he just nodded his head towards Sophie as she understood the signal .
Sumi and Sophie rushed towards the stage Jinhyuk was standing on . He cut the chains tied around Minji as she fell but Sumi caught her . Jinhyuk kneeled down as he placed a hand on her forehead and closed his eyes . Jinhyuk's mana passed through Minji as a green glow appeared . Suddenly , a magic attack came rushing towards them . Jinhyuk was still healing her and the attack caught both Sumi and Sophie off guard . It came rushing but it didn't hit them . A barrier protected them . Sumi got surprised before she looked towards Jinhyuk . She saw that Jinhyuk was calm .
Multiple attacks came and started to crash on the barrier but it wasn't breaking . Jinhyuk then got up as he completed the healing . He removed the barrier as another came towards him . He slapped the attack as it changed direction .
"Impressive" said another man
This man was standing in front of the exit door . Jinhyuk was forwarding towards that man . They both stood infront of each other .
"Are you the 'Apostle' ?" asked Jinhyuk
"Oh , yeah , I am" said the man
"Stop these nonsensial acts of capturing people"
"But we have to do it to summon our God"
"I don't give a fuck about your demon . Stop this acts now"
"You are quite a funny one you know ?"
The apostle released his mana which covered the entire room . This mana felt like a pressure for Sumi . Sophie was also feeling a great suppression but not as much as Sumi . Jinhyuk stood fearless .
"You caused too much trouble . Today , I will kill you on the name of Demon King"
"Do you really think you can kill me ?"
"Yes , killing you is easy . You are nothing in front of the person who received the Demon King's powers"
Jinhyuk released his mana which was greater than the Apostle . The Apostle was now being suppressed as blood started to drip from the ground .
"This will be a good fight"
The apostle punched Jinhyuk which released a pressure enough to crush the walls and the floors but Jinhyuk didn't move . Jinhyuk looked towards him with glowing eyes . The apostle also had glowing eyes , he didn't flinch when Jinhyuk stopped her punch . Jinhyuk punched him on his chest as he flew away but stopped him with a dagger which he stabbed on the ground .
"You are really something" said the apostle
The apostle got up as he threw away his gown on the ground . They both disappeared as they exchanged punches in full speed . Their punches connected which recoiled both of them in opposite directions . Sumi and Sophie were watching the fight but they weren't able to follow their movements . Jinhyuk stood up as well as the apostle .
"I thought you were more powerful but it seems I overestimated you"
"You'll regret that"
The apostle vanished as he released a red smoke all around the room . Jinhyuk wasn't able to see clearly . His vision was blocked . He started thinking the right way to defeat him in these smoke . Jinhyuk closed his eyes .
[Ding]
[Skill : Sense of the 13th (SS) activated]
Jinhyuk was able to see clearly despite being his eyes closed . It would to be wrong to say that he can see , rather Jinhyuk can percieve the flow of mana and divide it into particles to understand the location of his enemy .
Jinhyuk turned as he bent down , at that moment the apostle appeared with a knife targeting Jinhyuk's neck . Jinhyuk continued to dodge with his eyes closed while the apostle made futile attempts . Jinhyuk caught his arm as he pulled the apostle towards him and punched him upwards . The pressure released from the punch made the apostle break through the ceiling and furthur ascend as the smoke cleared . Jinhyuk looked towards the hole as he turned towards both Sumi and Sophie .
"Take care of Minji" he said
Jinhyuk jumped up with full force as he met the apostle . They both started exchanging blows even though they were moving towards the surface . The land broke through as the apostle flew up . The Demonic Humans and Hunters fighting on the surface saw the apostle to fly away . The Demonic Humans froze to see their lord being beat up . Maria was rushing towards the apostle but then a voice echoed .
"Don't touch him"
Jinhyuk came out of the ground . The apostle wobbled but stood up as he ascended in the air . He came same as Jinhyuk's height as they both released their mana . Their mana clashed forming two spheres of equal sizes in continous clash . The apostle was covered in a red light . The light slowly broke as the apostle was seen in his demonic form .
Flames released from his body as his eyes turned red , his whole body got covered in a red cloth as two horns came out of his head . His skin grew darker as it stopped at a reddish black colour . A red glowing sign was seen on the apostles chest between his clothes . It was a sign of demon kings powers . Jinhyuk was still standing . The apostle released his mana again which was bigger than Jinhyuk .
"This is the end for you human"
"You really think so ?"
[Ding]
[Authority : Divine Yin Heavenly Physique (L) activated]
Jinhyuk's body got covered in a blue light . The light slowly started breaking as Jinhyuk was revealed . He had a chilling aura around him . The air suddenly cooled down . His hair turned from green to silver as his skin became more white . Jinhyuk's clothes changed to silver colour as he released his mana . They were again on equal standing .
They both looked intensely towards each other . The apostle's red eyes were dangerous whereas Jinhyuk's blue eyes sent a chill down the spine .
JINHYUK VS THE APOSTLE