147 Chapter 19: Hunters, Red Gate’s Aftermath

heol Kin woke up to a killer head, but when he opened his eyes, he saw a battle between the Snow Elves and shadow-like figures. He started to remember what happened before he passed out as the last thing, he heard was the voice of Sun Tae-Young and then the hand that hit him on the back of his head. He then saw Tae battling a regal looking elf with one of the shadowy figures.

He was undoubtedly angry. His eyes filled with blood and humiliation.

"Sun Tae-Young, it was you."

(Dagger Skill: [Whisper of Death] has been activated)

(Dagger Skill: [Whisper of Death] cooldown in [25 minutes])

(Dagger Skill: [Blade Claw] has been activated)

(Dagger Skill: [Blade Claw] cooldown in [10 minutes])

Tae had continued to attack the regal elf, however, the elf's defenses were on par or higher with Cyrix when they first fought — seeing as how it was able to defend itself against both of their attacks. His elves though are in a sorry state as the shadow soldiers are slaughtering them.

'I was going to need an extra push….' Tae thought

"Should…Should we help" One of the hunters asked Yue?

"No, we would only get in the way," she said as she took in the full force of the battle going on. It was a chaotic battlefield, but she would tell that the snow elves were being pushed back or at least on the losing side. But then she saw it Cheol Kin viciously running toward Tae who was busy with the snow elf.

"Tae-young you F****, I'll kill you" Cheol screamed moments from attacking.

Stab.

Cyrix rose from Tae shadow again and stabbed Cheol completely.

"What?!"

"What an Idiot" Tae mocked loudly "I'd never leave myself completely exposed."

"Yo…," Cheol said before his life slipped away.

Cyrix buster sword left Cheol body immediately to block an attack from the regal snow elf. I was giving Tae time to turn Cheol corpse into a shadow.

"Arise"

"Arrgghhhhhh!!!" Cheol familiar scream was heard from his shadow,

before finally a hand and body formed

(Extracting A-Ranker [Cheol Kin] was successful)

([Shadow Legion Army] now has 896 Soldiers, 93 Mages, 112 Archers,

44 Assassins, 16 Beasts, 16 Riders and 3 Commanders)]

(Shadow Legion Army now has three commanders [Maximum Allocated Shadow Soldier allowed Out] increased to [0/75])

([Automatic Process] has detected [Kofoka Soul Fragments] reached [30/30])

Cyrix was being pushed back by the regal elf and then finally had its arm cut off.

"Shoot, CHEOL! Move"

"ROAR" Cheol's shadow roared before making its way to its comrade

(Cheol has used [Taunting])

([Automatic Process] has activated [Shadow Extraction])

([Automatic Process] has Created [Ruler] section in the [Shadow Legion Army])

Tae was somewhat flabbergasted.

([Automatic Process] has Successfully Extracted Former Demon King [Kofoka])

([Shadow Legion Army] now has: 896 Soldiers, 93 Mages, 112 Archers, 44 Assassins, 16 Beasts, 16 Riders, 3 Commanders, and 1 Ruler)]

(Snow Elf King [Ygritte] has successful been Taunted)

Tae watched as the Regal snow elf was forced to turn its attention to Cheol after cutting off Cyrix arm. As they both Clashed

"Kofoka," Tae said as he wanted to see this new shadow he had received. And watched while Cyrix returned to Tae side. A shadow appeared in-between both Cheol and the regal elf. Its dark wings spread, and a terrifying aura immersed.

Cyrix stepped in front of Tae to protect him from he powerful pressure, as his eyes sparkled at sight.

'So, this is a Ruler' Tae thought.

The other hunters freaked and fell to their knees. They had never felt nor seen anything like this, but then again with the mysterious E-ranker Tae around the number of surprises was enormous.

"Sis…Do all Hunters…. Are all Hunter Fights like his" Susu asked Yue

"If that were the case, I wouldn't have gotten my license," Yue said completely pale as the other two hunters nodded their heads in agreement.

They were all still under the pressure of the shadow whose wings are the only identifiable part of it even as the real being has yet to make an appearance.

("Uggghh") The Regal elf was sliced in half instantly, as a shadowy amour finally formed the former demon king was ready for battle.

Tae walked up to this new servant in his arsenal, the shadowy half figure of Kofoka was impressive, making Tae smile as the former demon King smiled back at him. Cyrix and Cheol stood side by side not too far away from him. They looked at each other before Cyrix signed and walked away from him. Cheol then glanced at his fellow shadow soldiers behind and began to do a victory dance with the others joining. Tae then glanced at the Corpse of the regal elf.

"The Red Gate it's opening!" said One of Tao's hunter's guild. Outside the red gate.

"They Cleared the dungeon."

"People…people are coming Out."

They began to cheer.

"Cheol…Kin did e did it" Baekho said his eyes starry with relief before it changed into confusion when he didn't see Cheol's face among the survivors. He heard his guild members call out the lower ranking members of the raid.

'Did he not survive?' Baekho questioned. Long looked at the face of Tae and felt somewhat proud of his guess that he was right.

"Come on I'll take you home," Tae said to Susu before spotting Peony and making his way to her. The shoulder by grabbed by Baekho.

"Excuse me…"

Tae through his grip aside suddenly making Baekho eyes sharpen.

"Can we talk for a minute?"

"I'm a little tired at the moment. Why won't you ask your guild members," he said coldly.

"I am Tao Beakho the guild master."

"And?"

Long felt nervous at their confutation.

"We lost nine members, and I do have that right to ask questions." It was not

a request but an order.

"I apologize," Tae said and then looked to Susu, "Let's go Susu."

"Okay" Susu stared back at Baekho one last time before turning and following Tae who walked up to Peony.

Baekho stood stunned he had forgotten about this women's existence here, but in the end.

"What the Hell was that…" he felt if he took on Tae right their he wouldn't leave without losing an arm. He turned to his highest-ranking member left from the raid. For some Inquires.

After Dropping Susu off, Tae signed and leaned back in the car. Peony put her hand in his, he looked at her and saw the sparkle in his eyes.

"What's Wrong?"

"Nothing," she wrote, giggling. Which was unlike her but somehow it was adorable.

"Tell me" he pressed

"It's a Surprise"