Chapter 263

　　Chapter 263: Kang Chul-In vs Rothschild

　　“Arghhhhh!”

　　Kang Chul-In had just finished his battle preparations when Rothschild let out a piercing, agonizing scream .

　　Chuk, chuk!

　　His pale white skin cracked open .

　　Crack, crack!

　　With a horrifying sound, Rothschild continued to bulk up and transform .

　　This is!

　　Kang Chul-In was taken aback slightly .

　　A transformation .

　　Similar to Kaiforce, who was apparently a member of the demon race Agnaga, Rothschild was also transforming .

　　The only difference was the method in which they shapes.h.i.+fted, as Kaiforce had curtained himself with a veil of dark energy .

　　I’ll cut your head off!

　　Kang Chul-In charged at Rothschild with a blinding speed and swung Kaiforce .

　　Charak!

　　Kaiforce changed its form to a saw blade and approached Rothschild’s neck .

　　“Argh!”

　　Rothschild’s eyes, which were bleeding profusely, began to emit a beam of light .

　　Bang!

　　With a tremendous sound,

　　“ . . . !”

　　Kang Chul-In was bounced quite a distance back .

　　An incredible power .

　　The strength in Rothschild’s forearm was incomparable to Kaiforce’s, whom he had fought in the past .

　　“Harh?”

　　Kang Chul-In re-established his battle stance and grinned .

　　“Seems like you’ve gone the whole hog?”

　　It was a clear tone of condescension .

　　Rothschild’s current strength was not a product of his hard work . In fact, he had even given up his humanity to claim it .

　　Moreover, he had abandoned his pride as a sovereign . How pitiful was that?

　　“Keke!”

　　Rothschild snickered in response .

　　“Surprised? Hehehe!”

　　“ . . . ”

　　“I will do anything to kill you, you b.a.s.t.a.r.d . Kekeke! I even… killed… my own father, because of you, Kang Chul-In . You stole everything from me – Lee Gong-Myung, father, my family’s trust and my future . All because of you!”

　　Rothschild bellowed at Kang Chul-In .

　　“…This b.a.s.t.a.r.d is really crazy . ”

　　Kang Chul-In mumbled in absurdity .

　　Was Rothschild really blaming him for all those mishaps?

　　No sane person would spew such bulls.h.i.+t .

　　Their bad relations.h.i.+p in the past aside, Rothschild was the first to point a sword at Kang Chul-In . It was true that the latter had triggered the former, but he did not use violence .

　　No, with all else aside, did Kang Chul-In ever order Rothschild to kill his own father?

　　Rothschild’s story had zero credibility and logic .

　　“Yes, I’ve gone crazy . Really crazy… Kekeke!”

　　Rothschild nodded his head and grinned .

　　“But… so what…? Now I can finally kill you . ”

　　The confidence .

　　Rothschild seemed to believe that he could murder Kang Chul-In in this very setting .

　　“Keke, prepare to die, Kang Chul-In . . . ”

　　Crack!

　　With that, Rothschild’s transformation came to an end .

　　Ssssss . . . !

　　Steaming black skin .

　　Eyes with black sclera .

　　A muscular body even superior to that of an ogre’s .

　　Thorns on his elbows, knees, shoulders… all over his body .

　　And an unknown mucus flowing down the skin .

　　Rothschild resembled a demon, or a monster after the transformation .

　　“Hehe… I am… going to kill you today… and crunch on your bones and flesh… and drink your blood . . . ”

　　“Oh, how scary!”

　　Kang Chul-In said sarcastically .

　　“I’m about to s.h.i.+t in my pants . Do you want me to get spare underwear?”

　　“Go on, continue to laugh… you will be my prey in the end… keke! And . . . ”

　　Rothschild’s eyes flashed .

　　“Your wives… they married the wrong man… keke… even your daughter… I will . . . ”

　　Rothschild was about to continue his sentence . . .

　　Grasp!

　　When Kang Chul-In, who had instantly closed the distance between him and Rothschild, grabbed Rothschild by his collar .

　　“You need some bas.h.i.+ng, b.a.s.t.a.r.d . ”

　　Kang Chul-In snarled .

　　There was an old myth that a dragon had one reverse scale that grew in the opposite direction . A great catastrophe awaited whoever touched that scale .

　　Similarly, Rothschild had triggered something that he shouldn’t have .

　　For Kang Chul-In’s case, his reverse scale was his family, mother, wives and Arsh.e.l.ly!

　　Bam!

　　Kang Chul-In’s fist landed on Rothschild’s chin . He had already let go of Kaiforce and Mitra .

　　“Kuhuk!”

　　Rothschild’s neck twisted backwards .

　　His b.l.o.o.d.y teeth were also sent flying into the sky .

　　“You b.a.s.t.a.r.d . ”

　　Bam!

　　“Let’s see . ”

　　Bam!

　　“How long . ”

　　Bam!

　　“You can . ”

　　Bam!

　　“Continue to . ”

　　Bam!

　　“Talk bulls.h.i.+t . ”

　　Bam!

　　Six intermittent punches . Rothschild could not fight back at all .

　　“Cough!”

　　Rothschild vomited a profuse amount of blood .

　　“H-How!?”

　　He was shocked .

　　Rothschild couldn’t fathom this situation .

　　He had even given up humanity to obtain this strength . He could even withstand a dragon’s attack, but Kang Chul-In’s punches were akin to atomic bombs .

　　“Coming to your senses now?”

　　Kang Chul-In laughed cunningly .

　　He was proving that clubbing was the best solution for rabid dogs .

　　“K-Kang Chul-In…!”

　　“Actually, I shouldn’t give you room to breathe . Let me beat you into a pulp . ”

　　With that,

　　Pzzt, pzzzzt!

　　An intense burst of sparks began to surround Kang Chul-In’s body .

　　That wasn’t all .

　　He emitted energy like an active volcano .

　　An incomparable strength!

　　He had activated the third phase of Overdrive, the secret to breaking through limits!

　　“Say your prayers, you b.a.s.t.a.r.d . ”

　　Kang Chul-In threw his punches at Rothschild . He wanted to show his nemesis the strength of the triggered Supreme King .

　　He was not going to forget his revenge for the past!

　　 ***

　　While Rothschild had left Cyamodus to hunt the Gold Dragon, a commotion occurred in the territory .

　　It was to be expected .

　　Wouldn’t it be shocking to see someone come back from the dead? n.o.body knew what was going on .

　　“Lee… Tactician Lee…!”

　　Akül couldn’t believe his eyes .

　　Lee Gong-Myung, who had been murdered by Kang Chul-In, had appeared in front of him .

　　“Akül . ”

　　Lee Gong-Myung nodded slightly .

　　“It’s been a while . ”

　　“ . . . ”

　　“How have you been?”

　　“Tactician Lee… h-how… I-I can’t . . . ”

　　“Long story . I will tell his Majesty privately about my current physical status . ”

　　“Ah, okay… I see . . . ”

　　Akül replied rather coldly . He didn’t appreciate Lee Gong-Myung’s att.i.tude .

　　“Where is his Majesty?”

　　Lee Gong-Myung paid no attention to that .

　　His first action was to look for Rothschild .

　　“His Majesty is absent . ”

　　“Where did he go? Is he back in his main family? Or . . . ”

　　“I can’t tell you . ”

　　“I beg your pardon?”

　　“His Majesty is a sovereign who rules over this territory . His whereabouts are confidential . I can’t spill the information to outsiders . ”

　　“Akül, what are you talking . . . ”

　　“Tactician Lee . ”

　　“ . . . ?”

　　“No, Mr . Lee Gong-Myung . ”

　　Akül replied bluntly .

　　“You were declared dead and we even had a state funeral . ”

　　“ . . . ”

　　“And because of that, the tactician seat is officially unoccupied currently . ”

　　“What’s your point…?”

　　“Hey, Mr . Lee Gong-Myung . I know you are smart, but why can’t you take the hint?”

　　“ . . . ”

　　“Do I really need to say it out loud? You, Lee Gong-Myung, are an outsider . I can’t reveal his Majesty’s whereabouts to any explorer . ”

　　A clear hostility .

　　Akül was hardly overjoyed to see Lee Gong-Myung alive . In fact, he was irritated .

　　“Those words, can you take responsibility?”

　　Lee Gong-Myung inquired in a cold voice .

　　“When his Majesty returns, how is he going to react . . . ”

　　“Who knows?”

　　“ . . . !”

　　“Will his Majesty – no, Rothschild, that crazy b.a.s.t.a.r.d, even hear about your return? Why don’t you think with that clever brain of yours?”

　　Akül’s att.i.tude changed 180 degrees .

　　Not only was he looking down on Lee Gong-Myung, he was also portraying his master, Rothschild, as a mad man .

　　How dare you try to come back?

　　Akül’s intention was clear, and it wasn’t totally absurd .

　　If Rothschild, that b.a.s.t.a.r.d, comes to realize that you are back, he will treat me poorly again . Do you think I will let that happen, Lee Gong-Myung?

　　Akül, who had been living as Rothschild’s number one faithful dog, could hardly appreciate Lee Gong-Myung’s return . He had been the number two in Cyamodus for quite some time now .

　　Furthermore, his survival depended on whether he could keep his position .

　　He knew that Lee Gong-Myung would render him useless, and Rothschild the tyrant could cut his head off any day .

　　In other words, Akül was displaying hostility mainly for his survival and secondarily for his thirst for power .

　　“Akül, you dare to get off after mocking his Majesty?”

　　Lee Gong-Myung’s voice was cold and apathetic .

　　“Well, that’s only if you manage to meet Rothschild . ”

　　“ . . . ”

　　“Your return will be made confidential, and that crazy b.a.s.t.a.r.d will never guess your whereabouts . Also . . . ”

　　Akül snickered .

　　“You are going to die twice . . . ”

　　At that instant,

　　Plack!

　　Lee Gong-Myung’s hand moved at lightning speed and penetrated Akül’s heart .

　　“Kuhuk!”

　　“Continue talking . ”

　　“L-Lee Gong-Myung! You b.a.s.t.a.r.d…!”

　　“You thought trash like you could kill me, who overcame even death just for his Majesty?”

　　“ . . . !”

　　“n.o.body… can insult his Majesty… Akül… you disloyal trash . . . ”

　　An intimidating speech .

　　It carried an intense animosity and rage .

　　“G… guards . . . ”

　　“Shh . ”

　　“Kuhuk . . . ”

　　“I will eat you up without a trace…”

　　“ . . . !”

　　“Completely . . . ”

　　Lee Gong-Myung was clearly referring to the act of cannibalism .

　　“W-What are you talking about…!?”

　　“Well, who knows . ”

　　Immediately,

　　Crunch!

　　Lee Gong-Myung’s mouth tore widely open and bit onto Akül’s neck without mercy .

　　Crunch, crunch!

　　It was the beginning of a ‘feast’ .