The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player Novel - Chapter 221
Chapter 221 – Two Archangels
Ryu Min joined the mercenary company and received an extermination mission.
Being a veteran mercenary, he was assigned a task more difficult than the others.
“We’re in the Demonic Beast Forest of Mount Lutus. Occasionally, monsters come out and attack the traders on the road, causing trouble for the Hormos Merchant Union.”
The mission leader, Kaltz, continued giving instructions while observing the mercenaries.
“Our task is to eliminate the Blood Orcs, which are the species with the highest population in the Demonic Beast Forest. They become frenzied at the sight of blood and increase their strength in combat, so try not to get injured. Let’s go!”
“Yes.”
As the extermination group moved, Ryu Min looked up at the sky.
<Secondary Mission – Exterminate the Blood Orcs>
Condition ▶ Exterminate 100 Blood Orcs
Reward ▶ Slight increase in the mercenary company’s experience, 30,000 gold and experience
Blood Orcs currently eliminated (0/100)
The rewards weren’t particularly appealing to him.
He had no more ambitions for gold or experience.
“The key is to increase the mercenary company’s ranking.”
According to expectations, by completing this mission about 20 times, he would reach the rank of Master.
Whispers were heard as the numerous mercenaries advanced through the forest.
Counting heads, there were a total of 40.
Although the group was mainly composed of veteran mercenaries according to the setup, except for Ryu Min, they were all NPCs.
“Let’s defeat the 100 as quickly as possible and take on the next extermination mission.”
There were a total of ten extermination missions in the Demonic Beast Forest, which would allow receiving the next mission immediately upon completing one.
This chain of missions was one of the advantages of extermination missions.
[The location of the target ‘Blood Orc’ has been identified.]
[Currently 210 m away.]
Using the tracking skill, Ryu Min found the location of the monsters.
When he used the area scanning skill, he saw several red dots at the expected location.
“Quick! Get ready!”
The mercenaries who found the Blood Orcs prepared for battle by raising their weapons.
But before that, Ryu Min’s scythe had already moved.
Swish-!
Crackle-!
Thud! Thud!
He cut heads with his scythe and burned the bodies with lightning.
Then he swung the dark blade again and cut a body in two.
[You have defeated the Blood Orcs.]
[The title effect increases experience by 1.5.]
[Experience +0.24%.]
[Gold +800.]
[Additional gold +400.]
[Currently you have killed 10/100.]
[The genocide rune effect increases all stats by 10%.]
[There are 44 enemies within a 100m radius.]
[The one hundred to one rune effect increases all stats by 44%.]
In an instant, he defeated five and then another five that appeared.
It was an event that occurred while the mercenaries blinked five times.
“What happened all of a sudden?”
“It shone and suddenly everyone died.”
“Warrior from another world, was that your doing?”
In response to the mercenaries’ questions, Ryu Min nodded.
There was no reason to hide it, and he planned to reveal his ability without reservation to quickly complete the mission.
After that, everything was quite straightforward.
[You have completed the secondary mission.]
[Experience +4.8%.]
[Gold +30,000.]
[The mercenary company’s experience has increased slightly.]
[One mission remains in the Demonic Beast Forest. Do you wish to accept the next extermination mission? Y/N]
In less than 20 minutes, after killing 100 Blood Orcs, the notification for the consecutive mission appeared.
By pressing ‘Y’, another extermination mission would be shown available in the Demonic Beast Forest, while by pressing ‘N’, you would return directly to the mercenary camp.
“Of course, yes.”
By accepting the consecutive mission, he moved directly to the mission of “Killing 100 Trolls.”
After easily completing that mission, he continued to face various monsters such as Venomous Slugs, Ancient Trees, Corrupt Vampires, and so on, and two hours passed quickly.
[You have defeated the Blood Golem!]
[The title effect increases experience by 1.5x.]
[Experience +0.21%.]
[Gold +700.]
[Additional gold +350.]
[You have leveled up!]
[Current Kills: 503/100]
[The Massacre rune effect increases all stats by 100%.]
[There are 28 enemies within a 100m radius.]
[The one hundred to one rune effect increases all stats by 28%.]
“Focusing so much on missions, I’ve leveled up.”
Ryu Min, now level 92, decided to return after checking the time.
As he cleared the surroundings with those thoughts, the mercenaries were visibly amazed.
“Haha, your skill is always incredible. A truly impressive player has come indeed!”
The expedition leader, Kaltz, and the mercenaries praised endlessly.
It was understandable, as he had killed monsters in the Demonic Beast Forest until they were extinct.
Although Ryu Min didn’t let the NPC’s praise get to him.
“Finish the Blood Golem mission and quickly go meet Russell…”
It was at that moment.
Two additional red dots appeared on his environmental scanning skill.
“Have the monsters reappeared so quickly?”
It didn’t make sense.
They were approaching at a surprising speed.
“That’s not a monster…”
In no time, the two dots were about 100 meters away, and the message changed.
[There are 30 enemies within a 100m radius.]
[The one hundred to one rune effect increases all stats by 30%.]
2 enemies were added to the existing 28.
Although he didn’t know what they were, the two enemies were approaching rapidly.
Directly towards him.
“Within 60m.”
As they entered the detection range, he could sense their movements.
“This is incredible.”
Ryu Min’s gaze rose.
A winged being flew among the trees.
It was none other than an Archangel.
“Look at that, there’s something up there!”
“When I see those wings, I think it’s an angel.”
“Oh Lord, have mercy.”
Although the mercenaries, feeling the sacred aura from afar, couldn’t help but show ecstatic expressions, Ryu Min was undisturbed.
He knew why they had appeared.
“Are they sending me now to kill me?”
The archangels descending gracefully towards the ground did not take their eyes off Ryu Min.
[We found him. Black Scythe.]
[Here you are, you damned insect.]
With many wings and large in size, they seemed to be formidable enemies.
At a distance of 20 meters, Ryu Min glanced at his thoughts.
“One is Uriel, the Archangel of Light and Flame, fourth in hierarchy. And next to him is Raguel, the Archangel of Justice, Equity, and Harmony, fifth in hierarchy.”
Fortunately, no stronger opponents appeared, but still, the presence of the two caused some tension.
“Did they kill an archangel? It seems they are facing angels in a way incomparable to previous chapters.”
While thinking they might even reach the first place at some point, he watched them as if exploring them.
Unlike the nervous Ryu Min, the atmosphere of the archangels was calm and relaxed.
“Lord Uriel, as I promised, I will face first. Do not interfere.”
“Yes, understood. I will do my best not to interfere.”
“Do not worry about trivial matters. Who do you think I am? Am I not the judge of justice that even made demons tremble?”
“Yes, if you are so impressive, prove it without harm. It will be good for the reputation of the superiors.”
“Just leave it to me. I will show you what justice is.”
Raguel, with a confident smile, folded his wings and drew his sword from his belt. It was an impressive long sword of golden color, with the peculiarity of having two handles, one on each side.
“An archangel using two swords?”
Since normally a shield with a one-handed sword is expected, the use of two swords suggested a more aggressive combat style.
“I will have to check how skilled you are.”
While Ryu Min decided to carry out the exploration, he observed Uriel, who was standing behind him with clenched fists.
“It seems they are approaching one by one. It’s perfect.”
Just as he was preparing his strategy, Raguel, approaching, began to speak.
“Are you Black Scythe? No, it’s not even necessary to mention insects like you. From now on, I will judge you. There is no need to mention the crime, right?”
“Crime? I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
“Human trash. Do you not even know what you have done?”
“You should explain it so that someone like me can understand, an angel like a demon.”
“Does such an ignorant human dare…?”
Although he was not provoking at all, Raguel frowned as he turned red.
“Ignorant human insect…”
There was no direct provocation, but Raguel frowned and trembled with anger.
“An impatient archangel. An easy opponent to stir up.”
Ryu Min, who was devising a plan, let out an intentional laugh.
“Pfft. Haha.”
As soon as he did, the reaction was immediate.
“What’s so funny? Human?”
“No, I just thought of something funny. Pfft.”
As if mocking, Raguel’s face flared up like an erupting volcano.
“…Does an ignorant human dare to laugh in front of me?”
“Sorry, sorry. But, what can I do if it’s funny?”
“What’s so funny?”
“I suddenly remembered when Ramiel and Sariel begged for their lives. Wasn’t it funny how they pleaded to be forgiven?”
Was that word the one that ignited the fuse?
Raguel charged like a flash of light.
The attack aimed at the head was blocked with the scythe, and Ryu Min skillfully dodged the sword heading for his side.
“Just die here, disgusting human insect.”
Kang! Clang! Clang!
Although Ryu Min managed to dodge several attacks, he was bewildered.
“Is this the level of the fifth place?”
The above was because the expectations were lower than expected.
“Could it be that I have become ridiculously strong?”
Clang-clang-clang!
Although he attacked in a disorganized manner, excitement prevented him from being precise. There were gaps everywhere.
He could stab and kill in one blow if he wished.
“It’s disappointing. I’m stronger than Sariel, but I lack sharpness. It’s not threatening.”
Ryu Min, who was only defending himself, saw Uriel with uncrossed arms, who suddenly threw a punch. His expression was surprised as he realized he was defending better than he thought.
“If the fifth place is like this, the fourth place shouldn’t be much different.”
He didn’t even realize the disappointment at skills below expectations; Raguel was smiling, thinking it wasn’t bad.
[He can withstand a bit of my attack on the insect subject. Honestly, I was surprised.]
“I was also surprised. I’m weaker than I thought.”
[Let’s see if you can block this too.]
After clashing swords for a while, Raguel suddenly withdrew, crossing the swords. The golden of the sword vibrated, and its glow intensified.
-Tsk, you seem like a stupid human. If you can’t avoid it, your life is forfeit.
Besides hearing his thoughts, he also predicted the situation that would occur 7 seconds later.
“It seems he’s going to turn this whole area into a wasteland.”
He knew he planned to use a massive skill, but he wasn’t worried. If he avoided it, it would be fine.
“But if I leave it like this, the expedition leader and the mercenaries will be dragged in.”
His thoughts were brief, and his actions were swift.
“Get away!”
He quickly pushed the mercenaries who were within the deadly range using his Death Claw ability and then jumped to push Kaltz out of the way.
As he did so, the blade of the sword shone brightly, and a jet of light surged from the ground.
-Kwaaaah!
In an instant, the trees turned into piles of ashes, and an X-shaped hole appeared in the ground.
“Ah, aah….”
Thanks to Ryu Min, Kaltz and the other mercenaries who barely managed to dodge, looked at the endless hole as they relieved their chests.
If they had been delayed a little longer, their very existence would have disappeared.
“Thank you. Warrior from another world.”
Ryu Min did not react to Kaltz’s gratitude.
He only looked at the floating screen in the air.
[Hero’s Rune stack: 73/100]
[All attributes increase by 73 thanks to the effect of the Hero’s Rune.]
“I saved three, and that raised the stack by 3.”
The reason Ryu Min saved the mercenaries was not for any other reason.
It was to stack up the Hero’s Rune.
“If I save all the mercenaries here, it should be enough to reach 100.”
For that, he needed Raguel’s help.
Fortunately, the guy was looking at him with strange eyes.
It was more surprising that he had saved the mercenaries than evading his skill.
[What are you doing? Saving humans from another world who have nothing to do with you.]
“These people have done nothing wrong.”
To others, these words might sound full of justice, but to him, the opponent was an angel.
In his eyes, it was as if he were coddling a pet dog that was next to a criminal who had killed mercilessly.
[It makes no sense. You rescued other beings while you were trash that killed the archangel.]
It was incomprehensible for a moment.
[Thanks to you, I came up with a fun idea.]
Raguel’s face lit up with a cruel smile.
[I will kill all the humans here except you. Look.]
At those words, Ryu Min sighed internally.
“He’s a simple guy.”
I got the archangel’s help as planned.
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