Soul Devourer Chapter 4 Episode 58 — China's〘Hunting King〙Defeated
One of the beings who reigns at the pinnacle of the world’s Hunter power〘Hunting King • Regalia〙, Wang Haoran.
After overcoming the fierce battle against that man, the one left standing in the end was none other than me.
A battlefield where only the stripped-bare earth remained.
As the scars of destruction quietly cooled, a reward notification echoed through my mind, tearing through the long-awaited silence.
『Level 109 UP』
『Magic Power +110』
『Strength +102』
『Endurance +131』
『Agility +101』
『Intelligence +92』
『Spirit +133』
『Dexterity +109』
『Luck +131』
At the further notifications that followed, I couldn’t help but catch my breath.
『Unique Skill Acquired【Void Magic】』
『Skill【Water Magic】Lv.10 (MAX) UP』
『Skill【Lightning Magic】Lv.10 (MAX) UP』
『Skill【Water Magic Enhancement】Lv.10 (MAX) UP』
『Skill【Lightning Magic Enhancement】Lv.10 (MAX) UP』
『Skill【Petrification Resistance】Lv.6 UP』
『Skill【Foresight】Lv.6 UP』
…I see.
So the true nature behind Haoran’s absurd, rule-breaking strength was【Spatial Magic】.
In otherworld stories, it’s a classic cheat skill. Instant teleportation, storage space… merely being able to wield those freely elevates the dimension of battle by an entire tier.
But Haoran had refined it even further, transferring not only magic, but even other people.
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【Void Magic】
- A unique magic that enables the transfer of skill-holder, others or even a large number of living beings or objects.
- Also capable of teleporting magic spells and generate storage spaces.
- Mana consumption is halved.
- Mana consumption increases with increasing quantity of teleporting targets or teleporting distance
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…Understandable.
And at the same time, I understand why Haoran couldn’t conceal his impatience during the battle.
If he were facing only me, minimal evasive movement would have sufficed.
But with a barrage of spells using【Parallel Casting】, it would max out at around ten shots.
There’s even the possibility that his recovery from【Mana Recovery Boost】exceeded the amount he was consuming.
But I played an unexpected hand.
I summoned one thousand Elder Liches.
Because of that, the scale of magic swelled explosively, and the entire battlefield was wrapped in dense killing intent.
Haoran devoted himself to evasion, but both his movement distance and frequency far surpassed mine.
The optimal solution should have been to teleport all the Elder Liches away.
(E/N: No, optimal solution would have been to run away, which Haoran's ego and pride didn't allow 😂)
… But that likely required an overwhelming amount of magic power. Haoran no longer had that kind of leeway left.
Without overwhelming reserves of magic power like mine, there was no way to overturn that situation.
Then, as if driving the final nail in, I launched a godspeed ambush.
Even if he sensed it with【Foresight】, the moment his awareness shifted behind him, I appeared in front at the very last instant, an unpredictable movement beyond expectation.
With anxiety and fatigue accumulated, being forced to make a split-second judgment, there was no way he could have responded.
What decided the outcome was Strength… and Luck. Those two tilted ever so slightly in my favor.
To be honest, even if the fight had continued as it was, I wouldn’t have lost. But had I allowed him to escape through teleportation, at best it would have ended in a draw.
The reason I was able to settle it was thanks to【Necromancy】, a magic I had never once used until now.
…You never really know what will happen.
Now then, let’s enjoy the victor’s privilege.
I’ll take my time going through Haoran’s equipment and belongings.
Especially the gear that nullifies status ailments… just what kind of appraisal result will it reveal?
Just thinking about it made the corners of my mouth curl upward.
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E/N:
Thankfully, author didn't allow Haoran to escape, I hate that kind of suspense! Now, let's loot!
Stay tuned! (2/2 chapter)
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