“Torido, take the left.”
“Understood. Master!”
Torido called upon the Pure Blooded Vampire Clan. The vampires increased their levels as they attacked the Cultists. In a way, the Cultists were the best suited enemy for the Pure Blooded Vampire Clan as they had ‘pure’ blood.
The showdown between the Vampires and the Cultists was taking place everywhere. While there were also many Embinyu Priests, they tried to avoid the Vampires and only came after Weed. Killing Weed took priority before anything else.
Turning left, Torido was faced with a flowing river. This was the place where the Pyramid and the Lion Monstrosity stood towering over the landscape.
“Those who profane the Embinyu Church cannot escape!”
The Wyvern Knights joined in the pursuit, flying low to attack with their spears. And from afar, spells and arrows continued to rain down on them. The Embinyu army was getting closer and closer. From the other side of the Pyramid and the Lion Monstrosity were groups of Demons and Cultists, trapping them in.
They could no longer move freely, being completely encircled and isolated. The Embinyu forces were closing all possible escape routes. Because the Demons were so fast, they were too preoccupied beating back the Demons and Cultists to clear away from the Embinyu Church’s encirclement.
‘I failed to protect him again.’
Seo Yoon was prepared to fight till the end. No matter what happened, she decided to die first, fighting to protect Weed till the last moment.
“Don’t stop now, climb.”
Weed began to scale the Pyramid. As it was built as a Step Pyramid, Weed had little problem climbing up.
Seo Yoon had some doubts as going up was a dead end with very little advantage in terrain.
“Ah!”
Having had an epiphany, Seo Yoon climbed the Pyramid.
“We are vulnerable to the enemy’s spells and arrows up here.”
“Abandoning our escaping and choosing to fight till the end, it’s not bad Master.”
Torido and Van Hawk stepped onto the Pyramid’s stone and began climbing up.
The Demons, Cultists and soldiers of the Embinyu Church were still after them. They were harassed by the the Wyvern Knights with every step they climbed. But with Weed and Seo Yoon, who was awakened to her Berserker ability, the Wyvern Knights were not much of a hurdle. With a third of their numbers left, they were even more persistent in their attack.
Finally, Weed reached the capstone. It was the king’s tomb he built by pouring out his heart and soul. While he was the anointed lord of Morata now, before he was a vicious entrepreneur that tapped into his latent potential for business to ruthlessly exploit people without regret to build such an immense structure.
Seo Yoon, Van Hawk, and Torido arrived at the stones right below him.
“Impressive view.”
It was like looking from a mountain peak. Seeing from above, the Embinyu forces were swarming the area. The landscape was blackened by the Demons, Dark Paladins, Witch Doctors, Priests and Cultists crawling down below. Even the High Priest Belloni had left behind the flaming Citadel and was leading a personal force to the Pyramid.
“I guess with this, I managed to buy half the time I need.”
This was enough time for about two-thirds of the refugees to escape safely without any problems. But now with the old and the weak having to march the long distance, they refugees would move slower. Therefore, it was even more crucial for Weed to hold the Embinyu forces attention, now more than every.
"Release Sculpture Transformation."
Weed shifted from the body of an Ice Troll to his original form. He took off the leather armor he equipped temporarily and also put his spear into his backpack.
At this climax where Weed had to fight the most, he threw away the physically advantageous body of the Ice Troll! The players watching the broadcast wondered why. The viewers thought that in his rush, Weed made a tactical error and climbed up the Pyramid by mistake. Suspicion creeped up in the mind of the viewers, that perhaps, Weed already gave up.
“There is one advantage of living in a mountain town. No matter how much it rains, it’s safe!”
Weed took out a sculpture from his backpack. It was the Fine sculpture, ‘Heavy Rain and Flooding River’. The sculpture was carved out delicately from rocks and with Nature Sculpting, Weed carved rain and river water for the finishing of the Fine piece.
“Great Disaster Nature Sculpting!”
You have used the ‘Great Disaster Nature Sculpting’ skill.
Art stat decreased by 20 permanently.
20,000 health and mana has been consumed.
Every stat is reduced by 15% for the next four days.
Affinity to Nature decreased.
Great Disaster Nature Sculpting can only be used once per day.
When a great calamity is called upon, fame or notoriety can be increased depending on the damage.
You can die in the middle of the disaster so be careful.
Weed used the Great Disaster Nature Sculpting at 1,005 Affinity to Nature he had steadily accumulated till now.
“Well, I am sure we are high enough to avoid the disaster.”
Till now, having used the skill twice, he learned his painful lesson. The Great Disaster Nature Sculpting was the perfect skill to kill the user if not activated properly. Having completed his strenuous climb to the top of the Pyramid, he could now use the skill without any worry.
Dark clouds started to gather in the sky and burst with rain. It was as if someone punctured the sky, causing a sudden downpour.
The rain soaked Weed, Seo Yoon, Van Hawk, Torido and the Embinyu forces.
“It’s getting started.”
The rain continued without abating. Until the Great Disaster Nature Sculpting was fully active, the four of them had to fight off the Demons clambering on the Pyramid through the rough weather.
“The Embinyu god is waiting for sacrifices.”
“Climb! Show them the bravery of the Embinyu Church!”
Demons and Cultists were crowding around the Pyramid. Witch Doctors, Magicians and Embinyu Priests sent spell after spell.
Weed pulled out the Helium Torch he had sculpted. The Helium Torch erected a Mana Barrier that blocked long range attacks, casted tolerance limit against dark magic and curses on the user, and increased mana recovery.
“Radiant Sword!”
From Weed’s sword, birds made of light formed. The birds purifying the Demons and intercepting the spells mid-air exploded. Like the Berserker she was, Seo Yoon fought in front and center against the Demons.
Lights and magic exploded, bathing the top of the Pyramid in radiant glory. But to those holding the line at the highest point of the Pyramid, it was living hell.
Only 3~4 minutes in, Van Hawk was spent.
“Master. This is the end for me. I regret that I cannot fight with you to the end.”
Van Hawk, having reached the limits of his health, was unsummoned.
If Weed could have afforded the time, he might have bandaged Van Hawk and sent him to the rear. But there was just no opportunity to take his eye’s off the situation. Arrays of spells from the Embinyu Magicians were sent toward him and he barely could dodge and block most with the Radiant Sword.
Magic Attack. You were hit by Nurun’s Spear.
Health decreased by 869.
Weed’s health fell below 34,000 and Seo Yoon was only staying afloat due to her Berserker endurance. Seo Yoon was heavily injured as she went forth against the Demons rushing for Weed and became target for curses and spells. She fought without a care for herself, delivering more attacks than Weed.