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'It is the seed of reformed life.'

Seong Ji-han recalled a time when he had obtained the seed of life.

Seed of life received from the 'Green Manager' by clearing the experimental area map.

This SSS grade item had the effect of increasing remaining ability points by 10 when consumed.

'But what affected me more than the stat +10 was the energy of life hidden in the seed.'

Although this energy tried to secretly control Seong Ji-han, it was controlled in reverse.

This was still an unknown power that he had not fully figured out.

'But this is the origin of the blue-blooded demons... … .'

Seong Ji-han looked at the item description that appeared in the system window.

[Reformed Seed of Life]Rating : ??

-It is a seed of life that has been modified by someone.

-It is the source that changed the blue-blooded demons and serves to amplify their possession abilities.

-If you return it to Battle.net after logging out, you will receive the promised reward.

A unique possession ability possessed by blue-blooded demons.

At its foundation, was there a seed of reformed life?

Seong Ji-han stared at the explanation and blinked at the last explanation.

'Returning it after logging out... … The procedure is unusual.'

"Inventory."

Jihan Seong tried to put this seed in his inventory to receive the epic quest reward.

['Reformed Seed of Life' cannot be placed in the inventory.]For some reason, this item did not go into the inventory.

'It's blocking this.'

I was lucky enough to find the source, but storage was a problem.

Everywhere is full of enemies trying to finish off the hidden boss Seong Ji-han.

[Give it to me… … Give it to me!]The tentacles that had lost their source were glowing like crazy.

[Our sacred items… … Give it to me right away!]Procrastination. Procrastination.

In the place where the pupil disappeared, countless tentacles split apart, emitting blue light all at once.

Then, even though the pupils disappeared, did the power of possession still remain?

[Log out later!] [First, kill this bastard!]Under the control of the tentacles, the rioting players all rushed towards Seongjihan.

[what. that. Do you think it's a good item?] [As expected, it's not that unusual… … I'll take the hidden boss's diamonds and even those eyeballs!] [Don't act rashly. Do you still want to play individually despite what happened? Let's join forces to subdue them and divide the loot later.]The players who were fighting the possessed person also quickly figured out what was going on.

They started moving to target Seong Ji-han.

A similar situation unfolded as when we were attacked by players a little while ago.

'I found the source, but I can't let him die.'

Before finding the seed, I was content with having learned how to use the energy of life while fighting for my life.

Things were different now.

I had to survive somehow and receive compensation.

'Let's try to break through to one side first.'

Seong Ji-han escaped from the tentacle's mouth and tried to make his way in the direction that seemed weakest.

Things did not go easily.

[You bastards! Do your best! Don't save your strength anymore, use all the moves you've saved!]When they surrounded Seong Ji-han, the players saved their strength for the future after defeating him.

However, when the tentacle ordered them to give their all, they stopped sparing their strength and the attack became even more intense than before.

-No, I thought the situation would get better because I was possessed by the enemies... … .

-It's the start of teasing again, these guys ㅡㅡ

-The situation seems worse than before... … The kids possessed by the tentacles attack without even thinking about their lives?

-That's right. I thought the kids who surrounded me a little while ago thought their lives were a waste... … .

-Uh, isn't that Artmu?

Although I didn't help him during the siege of the Holy City a little while ago.

Artmu did not participate and remained neutral.

He was in a state of insanity due to a wide-area possession effected by tentacles.

It was flying toward Seong Ji-han with all its might.

[porridge. uh… … !]Buuuuuung!

Artmu's steel body became bright red, and in an instant, yellow letters were engraved on his entire body.

Intense magical power began to swirl.

[crazy… … .] [That's a lot of magical power!] [Avoid it first!]All sane players avoid it.

[Hold on.] [Let's keep pace together… … !]The possessed players threw their bodies away to succeed in the suicide attack.

'this… … !'

Kwakwakwak!

Artmu violently explodes in the sky.

The explosion sweeps away all nearby possessed players.

Soon, the side where Seong Ji-han was was completely attacked.

This is the most powerful attack among the attacks launched today in the siege.

[This… … I just can't swallow it.]Even Ariel, who had been blocking the enemy's attack with Dark Soul Vortex, had enough strength to give up.

Ssssssssssssssssshh… … .

The black vortex sinks in the explosion.

A flame of light settled in Seong Ji-han's body and engulfed him in an instant.

[under… … It was a huge suicide attack. If you get hit by that, not even the constellation will survive.] [Hidden Boss, I can't believe it ends like this… … .] [My reward! What about diamonds? What about those eyeballs? Are you okay?] [Tentacle guy. How ignorant. If you launch an attack like that, will you have any eyeballs left?] [This was all a struggle for no reason.]Players look at the sparkle of light and say one word at a time from afar.

They were already convinced that Seong Ji-han was over.

That's why Artmu's suicide attack boasted enormous power.

but.

"Whoa… … ."

The light stops.

When Seong Ji-han appeared on the spot unharmed.

[no… … .] […] … Did you survive the explosion?]Giant monsters, dragons, everything.

The players all blinked and looked at him as if he was dumbfounded.

* * *

Artmu's suicide attack.

The power of this explosion, left behind by the universe's greatest blacksmith as a last resort, was so great that the surrounding races that were also possessed disappeared without leaving a single bone behind.

However, Seong Ji-han is from the lowest race.

The defense skill has been blocked, so how can it be so fine?

[I am… … I will give up hunting the hidden boss.] [Vitality F? System, it was a joke. At that level, it would be enough to give SSS.] [Even elves can't do that... … .] [I need to raise my points. It won't work.]The players lost their will to fight after seeing the immortal Seong Ji-han.

One by one, they broke away from the siege and focused on their original mission: destruction.

The moment when all the possessed players were swept away by Artumu's self-destruction in the first place.

Because it was difficult to proceed with the sacred raid any further.

"As expected, stagnant water. "You were quick to judge the situation."

Let Seong Ji-han look down at the ground with a relaxed expression.

Ariel asked in a surprised tone.

[master… … How on earth did you survive that explosion?]"Oh, that?"

Sigh.

Seong Ji-han unfolded the seed of life he was tightly holding with his right hand.

Compared to a moment ago, the seed had completely decreased in size and now fit into Seong Ji-han's fist.

There, blue smoke continued to rise.

"The seed I got earlier was full of life energy."

[Could it be that you absorbed it?]"uh."

A little while ago, when the explosion occurred.

Seong Ji-han made a decision.

'This… … I can't stop it.'

If this happens, will the epic quest end in failure?

I guess I was lucky enough to find the source, but it's a shame it ended like this.

'It doesn't matter if I die if I just put this seed in my inventory.'

Seong Ji-han looked at the seed of trouble just before the explosion.

What do you mean, am I being treated specially?

Although there is a mixture of all sorts of unique energies… … .

'ah. okay. If it's the energy contained in the seed of life, then that's it... … .'

The energy of life that regenerated the body.

Wasn't this seed the first thing I got it from?

'It's over when I die anyway, so let's just absorb this.'

Seong Ji-han absorbed the energy contained in the reformation seed.

I felt the vital energy that had been depleted from my body quickly filling up.

The body was immersed in Artmu's flames and was about to turn into powder.

Ssssssssssssssssshh… … .

The energy of life contained in the seed continued to return Seong Ji-han's body to its original state.

As a result of repeating this process dozens or hundreds of times... … .

"Artumu's self-destruction ended first."

[her. There was so much life energy in that seed?]"okay. "What I got last time was just a handful compared to this."

[I thought I would absorb it well. Just by looking at it, it looks ominous.]"Ominous energy?"

Seong Ji-han chuckled after hearing that.

Ominous energy.

Do you have one or two things like that?

In particular, things like the power of void limit lifespan.

Compared to that, doesn't the energy of life regenerate the body?

"Later, I will store the power I gained inside your sword. "We are preparing a place."

[Ugh… … Adding more life energy? There are still a lot of them? What on earth are you planning to make of Dark Sword Eclipse!]"It's a shame. "Yes, it will stick a little more green."

[eww. My identity… … .]"ruler. Goes."

Seong Ji-han did not listen to Ariel's words until the end, but instead injected her with the energy of life.

[this. Hey… … !]Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

From the center of the eclipse, green spreads out.

When Ariel closed her mouth to deal with the sudden rush of life energy.

Wiggle. Wiggle.

[ah. ah. no… … Our new thing... … Battlenet. My wish to live forever on Battle.net... … !]The ground beneath Seong Ji-han's feet.

The tentacle, which had been caught in Artmu's explosion and burned to the ground, rose again, boasting tenacious vitality.

He screamed as he looked at the modified Seed of Life that Seong Ji-han had reduced to 1/10 in size.

Changed the tone of voice.

[that. okay. Let's compromise. Player. Wouldn't you hand it over right now? we… … Let's enjoy eternity together.]"Forever?"

[Yes. He possesses those players and keeps switching bodies. When the host's lifespan runs out, it switches to a new body... … Let us repeat this and enjoy eternal life. The power of the blue-blooded demons, I will tell you specifically!]Possess and change hosts.

Was this the way for the blue-blooded demons to gain eternal life after being captured by Battle.net?

'The power contained in the modified seed is strong, but... … But is it possible to change hosts forever?'

As Seong Ji-han looked at the Seed of Life and thought for a moment, the tentacle's voice became more subdued.

[ruler. So, why don't you hand over the new item? That body… … It's not enough to contain all your talents. If you are a dragon. If you are a giant. He must have already conquered Battle.net and become the 'fifth administrator'! good. I will support that path! so… … !]Tentacles eagerly wiping their mouths, trying to persuade Seong Ji-han somehow.

but.

"That's it. "Your species has failed."

Flashing.

A light sparkled in the sky.

An elf wearing a white half-mask stood on a tentacle.

"Disappear."

Tuk.

He lightly touched the tentacle with his foot.

[Ugh… … !]Tentacles being sucked into the ground.

Unlike the one that withstood Artmu's explosion and boasted persistent vitality.

With one kick from the masked elf, he completely disappeared from existence.

[The Blue Blood Demons have perished.]And in the system message that appeared in front of me.

announced the extinction of a species.

'Was that tentacle the last blue-blooded demon?'

An entity that sought to enjoy eternal life by possessing and transferring to another race.

His ending was so vain.

It disappeared with one elf kick.

Seong Ji-han looked at the floor for a moment.

Sigh.

I quickly withdrew my right hand.

At the same time.

"Hoo… … ."

Light flashed, and the wooden sword passed where his hand had been.

"You avoided it."

When Seong Ji-han dodged the sword strike, it seemed as if he had not expected it.

The masked elf who appeared in front of him slightly widened his eyes.

"You're a talented kid. Pass the seeds. Then I'll take a look."

Seong Ji-han quietly raised his third finger to the smug masked elf.

"… … Are you saying you want to hand it over?"

"no. "Are you telling me to go away?"

"her."

Flash!

When the masked elf's wooden sword begins to shine again.

"for a moment. for a moment."

Ssssssssssssssssshh… … .

In front of Seong Ji-han, a huge skull appeared.

"Old elf. The captains decided to refrain from intervening, right? "Where are you touching my child?"

"this guy… … Are you criticizing me for becoming a constellation? Get out of the way. right now."

"no. This friend. "Because it's going to be my head."

Although it was Calaine who had not intervened when Seong Ji-han was in danger.

The case of the masked elf was different, as he appeared in person.

and.

Shoooooo… … .

As darkness descends on the sky, undead legions appear one by one.

The masked elf clicked his tongue and glared at Seong Ji-han.

"… … I promise. "If you ever hand it over to Battle.net, I will come to your world and cut off your head myself."

Flash!

With those words, the masked elf disappeared.

Seong Ji-han thought when he saw that he had disappeared.

'Then what do you want to pass on?'

Epic quest rewards are also rewards,

Because things that elves hated were things that made him happy.

[The game will end soon.]Seong Ji-han watched as the termination message appeared.

As soon as the game was over, I decided to return the seeds that had been soaked up.