160. approaching threat

***

The time when the two of them were having a strange time.

same time. In a wilderness close to the front line of the Empire, countless monsters were advancing.

thud! thud! thud!

Wow… … ! Wow… … !

There is only one destination that countless monsters are heading to while shaking the earth.

They were advancing towards the forefront of the empire.

And among those monsters, there was even a special presence that gave off a strong presence. These were the individuals with overwhelming strength worthy of being called ‘apostles’.

ㅡㅡㅡ!

While waiting for the monsters’ thoughts and being tainted by the darkness, there was a being who walked steadily at the end of the monsters.

Their behavior was very heterogeneous to anyone who could see it.

It was because they were acting like ‘humans’.

In a very unbelievable sight of being a human among countless monsters.

Among the two figures, the red-haired man slightly frowned. Now in his early twenties, he clenched his hand once and shook his head.

“Azazel. No matter how much we call ourselves, do we have to be this weak? I don’t doubt you, but I’m going to kill the main axis, do you think this much power is enough?”

The black-haired woman who had been walking beside him gave her a glance and burst into laughter at that emotional voice.

“Put… . If you think of the great magic circle that spreads throughout the empire, in fact, even this level of alter ego can be said to be dangerous. Sekhmet, don’t be so dissatisfied. Considering that the main force of the empire is still a ‘cadet’, the power of our alter ego is not enough, it’s overflowing.”

The two of the ‘Nine Apostles’ are the ones who are talking.

Sekhmet and Azazel. It was them.

In order to hasten the long-prepared grand finale, he was heading to the empire as an alter ego with a human appearance.

And even the army of monsters moving with them now was just a kind of ‘bait’ to deceive the clones.

“If you are, that would be it. However, being a human alter ego certainly has a cramped side. Humans want to live well with a body like this.”

When Sekhmet, who reluctantly agreed, continued to play with her body as if she didn’t like it, Azazel, who had the appearance of an alluring black-haired woman, let out a big smile.

“You will get used to it in a few days. Surprisingly, there are cases where the human form is comfortable.”

“…You, who hates humans the most among us, say such words well.”

When Sekhmet asked in response, Azazel did not respond.

Although she hated humans more than any other apostle, she did not deny the ‘existence’ of humans.

“…”

Then, Azazel narrowed her eyes to see the faintly visible walls of the empire.

‘Leteia’s aura is slowly fading.’

Now that even the traces connected to Leteia have been cut off. Leteia was being chased by the human forces.

He wanted to build up some useful connections and accumulate strength, but it seemed he didn’t have the energy to do so. If so, he couldn’t give even a trace of himself to Leteia.

It was a waste of time to use it as a throwaway card, but I didn’t dwell on it.

“Azazel. It is said that we should only kill the main target, but we shouldn’t make humans overly vigilant.”

“Yeah, I know. I’m going to kill only the guy who will be the main axis and finish it.”

When Sekhmet spoke cautiously, Azazel calmed down.

The cornerstone of the Great Gye had to be erected straight after this work was properly completed.

—-Death of a human who will become the main axis.

Azazel was clearly aware that even that was nothing more than a preparation stage to begin the grand scheme.

…

The two apostles were advancing step by step in a very heterogeneous yet lofty way in the midst of the large army of monsters.

towards the empire.

***

clap.

After breaking up with Carly. As soon as I had dinner, I went straight back to the dorm.

…Sarak.

As I slowly took off my clothes, my heart was refreshed.

I am confident that I passed the mid-term evaluation well, and I was progressing without lacking in terms of growth.

I paused for a moment in the satisfaction of having done something well.

“Instructor Carly and I… … .”

There was a strange atmosphere, but I still thought it ended pretty well.

I can’t guess why she suddenly showed such a volatile side, but what I can be sure of is that she didn’t feel negative or bad for me.

Rather, it came to me without hesitation enough to see it positively.

‘If only Carly wasn’t an instructor.’

maybe he likes me I had such a strong thought, but I just shook my head.

“No way, it can’t be.”

It’s because Carly, who hates romance between students, can’t possibly have feelings for me as an instructor.

Thinking back on that, it really made no sense.

A female character who did not even fall for Leonhardt, who flirted with every woman he met in the work.

That was ‘Kali’.

Even though readers left countless comments asking why Carly was not a heroine, considering that she was not a heroine until the end, it was safe to say that Carly was a being that no one could surpass.

‘There’s no way she likes me like that.’

I was about to burst out laughing just thinking about it.

I want to refrain from being overly self-conscious as much as possible, but as I have been experiencing strange things lately, my heart has been shaken as it is now.

Seruk.

Then, while stroking the cheek that Carly’s hand had touched, I felt better for no reason.

“But… just in case.”

I didn’t think the odds were 0%. Since you don’t know when and how the relationship between men and women will originally turn out, even if it’s Kali, she was definitely a ‘woman’ before she became an instructor.

Then, even if you’re an instructor, maybe… … .

I inadvertently made an assumption.

“I’m in love with Carly… .”

It sounds like a dream, but honestly, it wouldn’t be too bad if it could happen.

There are very few people in this world as strong as her, and I have a pretty high liking for her.

Wouldn’t I be more relieved when it comes to living in the world?

‘I think I’ll be very reassured if Carly is by my side no matter what crisis comes… ‘

He shook his head as he picked up a change of clothes and a towel.

slap. He patted his cheek lightly and shook his head.

“Stop calming down.”

clap.

Entering the shower room, the magic stone was activated.

Tiff.

shoot it

As I idly entrusted my body to the pouring warm water, I felt my mind loosen up a bit.

“Status window.”

So I opened my mouth.

*

ㅡㅡㅡㅡ

Name: Han Cheonseong

Gender: Male (20)

Title: One who advances.

Height · Weight: 178 cm 68 kg

Current Continent Influence: 1301

[Your influence has broken through a thousand, and you can take a step closer to the truth of the world! You will be shown the way to go.]

*[Information from all status windows will be displayed with additional information!]

*Ways to go [Currently ‘Escape from Death’ in progress]

-[Escape from death!]

Two of the nine apostles with absolute power started their activities. You must first survive in great danger.

ㅡExpand the detailed conditions.

* Abilities.

[Muscle 16]

[Agility 24]

[Health 25]

[Power 16]

[Lucky 5]

*Possessed Attribute [1]

[Spear Lv.4 growth rate – 95%]

(Attribute Level 5 Reach Keyword: Sacrifice has been met.)

*Skill [0]

– Spiral Spear [Unacquired] – (Acquisition rate: 98%)

(The ability is too low, so the acquisition rate is extremely limited)

ㅡㅡㅡㅡ

*

Looking closely at the status window, the only thing that changed was that the Continental Influence, Agility, and Stamina stats increased by 1 each.

But what struck me the most was the ‘characteristic growth rate’.

‘It has risen by 8% in the past few days.’

There are 6 days left until the apostle’s alter ego arrives at the academy. In a few hours from now, there are only five days left.

Even so, my heart was relatively light.

“It’s okay, there’s no problem with this.”

It certainly wasn’t bad even though he swept his hair once.

Rather, it could be said to be smooth.

I was worried that my growth might have slowed down because I didn’t increase my training time, but that wasn’t the case at all.

Characteristics were steadily growing.

Only 5% left until level 5 talent.

Thinking of the keyword for the next level, ‘sacrifice’, I felt as if I had some results by focusing on training with someone rather than training alone.

“First of all, you need to achieve level 5 of spearmanship.”

Even though the skill acquisition rate of 98% kept being stepped on, I was reminded of the advice Anastasia gave me several times a day.

Skill means that in order to accept mighty power, one must first prepare a body suitable for it.

“I can do it.”

I made up my mind and checked the ‘way to go’ one more time.

*[Escape from death!]

Two of the nine apostles with absolute power started their activities. You must first survive in great danger.

Open Information 1: After 6 days, the apostle’s alter ego comes to the academy.

…

Could there be something I’ve missed? I narrowed my eyes as I checked the comment carefully once more.

“The alter ego of an apostle… .”

This comment suddenly struck me.

The form of the apostle’s alter ego was not clearly specified. As a result, I remembered that a major incident had occurred in the work.

An incident in which an apostle who turned into a human suddenly attacked the academy. At that time, the power that the apostle had was ‘fairy tale’. It was a terrifying episode in which the apostle, who had turned into a human he had killed, pretended to be a human.

That’s a story from the distant future. When I thought about it, my heart wavered a little.

“If you are an apostle with absolute power… … .”

Perhaps they could turn into humans, too, although the information given right away was lacking, but there was room to think so.

The comment about coming to the academy was like that.

“If an apostle appears, of course they will have to be subjugated before then. It’s strange that you come to the academy.”

It was a very contradictory statement.

The academy is a space where the core power of the empire is nurtured.

Even with the instructor’s potential, there were some beings with absolute power more than any number of fronts.

But the apostle calmly entered the academy.

I assumed it was the worst I could think of, but strangely it felt like a given.

“Although Leteia turned out to be the worst family.”

Tiff.

Even while locking the magic stone, his mind calmed down before he knew it.

‘I hope this time… ?’

Does the apostle appear in the worst situation I expected?