The Player that Can’t Level Up

Chapter 232: The Meaning Behind Gypsophila (4)

So cozy This was the only thought he had for a while. The warm sunlight and the comfortable softness stopped him from waking up. And then there was the refreshing scent of gypsophilas gently tickling his nose.

Gi-Gyu had taken breaks before, but he never could rest comfortably in them, as he couldnt separate himself from the anxiety. So, he was really enjoying this long overdue rest.

A nap with no worries

This is so nice, Gi-Gyu whispered. The happiness he felt from this sweet rest was incredible.

Oppa. Yoo-Bin caressed Gi-Gyus hair and looked down at him.

Gi-Gyu opened his eyes and looked up at Yoo-Bin, blissfully unaware of how much time had passed. He knew he had to do something but couldnt remember what.

At the moment, he only wanted to stay like this.

Oppa.

Yes? Gi-Gyu responded.

Youll stay with me like this forever, right? Shin Yoo-Bin asked. Her voice, the warm sun, and the flowery scent gave him great comfort.

Oppa, please answer me.

Gi-Gyu slowly opened his lips.

***

Swish.

It felt like a wind, but they were indoors. If it were a light breeze, it might have made some sense. However, that wind, or whatever it was, had inexplicable force.

Ugh Old Man Hwang groaned.

Lou shouted, Old Man! Just take that old woman and get the hell outta here!

That wind had come from an astounding amount of magic, which made Old Man Hwang cringe. This magic energy was creating a giant storm inside the room.

All right, Old Man Hwang replied. With help from Baal, Old Man Hwang carried Lim Hye-Sook out of the room.

After he saw Old Man Hwang leave, Lou turned toward the source of all this trouble.

El he mumbled.

A hurricane surrounded the powerful angela hurricane of her magic.

Lou added, Is she fully corrupt now?

The black wings now hugged her like a cocoon.

Dammit Do not kill her! We must suppress her and nothing else! Lou shouted.

You never told me shes this powerful! Soo-Jung screamed at Lou.

Did they underestimate El? Or was it because Lou couldnt use his full power? But this was exactly why Lou had asked Soo-Jung and Baal for help.

Still

Soo-Jung continued, If we dont do this right, well all die! We wont win unless we fight to kill her!

The energy El was exuding was unreal. Based on what they felt, Els power was

Its beyond our wildest dreams, Soo-Jung whispered.

Lou yelled in alarm, But she cant maintain this kind of power for a long time! That bitch is basically burning her life to create this magic! Shell do the job for us by killing herself at this rate!

Lou was desperate to keep El alive. She couldnt die but not because he liked her. It was because of the overwhelming loyalty he felt deep inside. Although he seemed free, he was still Gi-Gyus Ego. Therefore, he wasnt an exception to the unconditional loyalty all Egos experienced.

We cant let El die like this! Lou roared. She needed to survive because he knew Gi-Gyu would be devastated if anything happened to her.

Suddenly, El stopped powering the storm. Lou studied the room and saw Gi-Gyu and Shin Yoo-Bin behind El, surrounded by her dark energy.

Lou ordered, Dont worry about Gi-Gyu. As a matter of fact, we must target him!

Gi-Gyu was Els weakness. The woman with immutable beauty looked at Lou and

Die! She moved as her bloodthirst almost became corporeal.

***

Thats Gi-Gyu couldnt answer Shin Yoo-Bins question. He didnt know what it was, but something made him hesitate.

Gi-Gyu wondered why he was here. Why am I hesitating?

Oppa.

He heard Shin Yoo-Bins voice again. The strong flowery scent invaded his nose.

Gi-Gyu tried to remember what he was thinking about a moment ago. However, he couldnt despite trying very hard. He felt peaceful and wished for this moment to last forever. And this was all he could think of right now.

Oppa. Shin Yoo-Bin called out again. Gi-Gyus head was on her lap and eyes on her.

Never before had he truly noticed just how beautiful Shin Yoo-Bin was. He had always known she was a good-looking girl, but she looked unremarkable compared to his creatures.

Compared to El

El? Gi-Gyu whispered. Suddenly, a terrible pain shot through his brain. He sat up as he felt he was about to remember something important.

Just then, Yoo-Bin planted her lips on Gi-Gyus. Then, she looked down at him prettily.

She looked beautiful, but

I want to see El. Gi-Gyus brain had received a jump-start.

Asmodeus. How dare a fucking moron like you who is nothing more than a remnant of his old self he muttered.

Oppa, what are you

Suddenly, Gi-Gyu grabbed Yoo-Bins pale wrist and twisted it.

O-Oppa?!

***

There is no way for us to detain that bitch without killing her! Soo-Jung yelled while blocking the black feathers with her black-flame sword.

Baal!

Yes, Im here!

Baal used his magic to attack El, but it was futile.

Crackle.

A flame with unexplainable color burned away Baals attack.

El screamed, Dont disturb my Master and me!

Kaboom!

Els mysterious flame slapped Baal. His clothes began to burn, but he managed to escape.

Just buy me some time! Lou yelled.

Soo-Jung replied, Dammit!

Lou hadnt actively participated in this fight so far. He had recently obtained a Satan piece, but he couldnt fully absorb it. And that was exactly what he was trying to expedite currently. Expediting the absorption process meant he had to use as little power as possible to avoid damaging his new form.

Lou, who had been a child earlier, was now a fully grown adult.

Soo-Jung protested, Cant we just kill this crazy bitch? And what after we subdue her? Do you even have a plan for that?!

You cant kill her! Lou shouted. He explained, If El dies, Gi-Gyus power will decrease significantly! Considering what is coming, we cant let that happen!

I know that! I wasnt planning on killing her! I dont want to, so just help already!

Soo-Jungs black flames engulfed El, making her flap her wings in pain.

The multiple layers of white wings, the symbol of an angel, were gone; instead, pitch black wings hung on Els back.

El! You bitch! Lou jumped in, seeing that her wings were turning even darker.

Lou was now ready; surprisingly, his hair had turned white. He pushed Soo-Jung away and punched El in the face. He roared, Snap out of it!

Shockingly, the punch did nothing. With not a scratch on her face, El replied, Lou, if you interfere in my relationship with the Master too, thenher voice turned perfectly calmI will kill you. She looked tranquil, but her thirst for blood was evident.

Lou backed away and swore, Dammit.

The room wasnt too big or small, so the fight had turned it into a ruin. The damage would have been much worse if it werent for Old Man Hwang and Hwang Chae-Il.

Soo-Jung, Baal, and Lou stood on one side, while El remained on the other with Gi-Gyu and Shin Yoo-Bin. They were in a deadlock when Gi-Gyu and Shin Yoo-Bin suddenly began to shiver.

Master!

Gi-Gyu!

Pupil!

El, Lou, and Soo-Jung screamed simultaneously.

***

Gi-Gyu shouted, Show yourself, Asmodeus. No, you arent even that anymore. Youre just a fragment of him!

If he had more time or had realized what was happening earlier, things would have gone swimmingly. He wanted to pull all of his hair out and scream.

Why was he so weak?

The peace had intoxicated him so much that he forgot what was important. He didnt fall for it for long, but it made him feel many emotions.

Oppa

I told you to shut up! Gi-Gyu tightened his grip around Yoo-Bins neck. It appeared that he could use a certain amount of physical power even in this place.

Hehehe.

Finally, his enemy had shown himself.

There you are, Asmodeus.

Yoo-Bins face changed, and she gave him a seductive smile. Gi-Gyu was still holding her neck.

Yoo-Bins lips moved as she replied, But didnt I give you such a nice time? You cant deny it. You were enjoying it so much that you made me feel Kekeke.

The veins in Gi-Gyus hand bulged visibly as his eyes became bloodshot. He didnt want to hear about it anymore. It was as if he had shown his enemy how feeble he was.

Lets stop playing around, Gi-Gyu announced.

Yoo-Bin disappeared from his grasp. Suddenly, she reappeared before him, but she seemed different.

Gi-Gyu quietly watched the new arrival. The face was still Yoo-Bin, but half of her hair was white while the other half stayed black.

Yoo-Bin replied, We may be inside her shell, but I know I cant defeat you. After all, Im just a leftover. A lump of whatever desire I had.

The voice, like before, was a mix of two different voices.

But Half of Yoo-Bins mouth smiled while the other didnt. Her grotesque appearance reminded Gi-Gyu Baron Asura, a cartoon character Sung-Hoon had told him about.

Yoo-Bin continued, I have already possessed this childs body. If you destroy me, this child will die with me. Its too late for you to save her.

The cold smile on her face deepened as she offered, So lets negotiate. There is no way you can have her back, but

There is no time for that. Gi-Gyu decisively explained, Saving Yoo-Bin is important, but I can feel that something bad is happening to El right now. It makes sense because Lou and Soo-Jung have been acting strange. So I need to get this done quickly.

Gi-Gyu had already noticed the strangeness in Lou, Soo-Jung, and Els behavior. Something about her had put Lou and Soo-Jung on edge. Having him inside Yoo-Bins shell would allow them to execute whatever they had been planning for El.

A mere fragment like you has no power to negotiate with me, Gi-Gyu declared. He closed his eyes before opening them again. His eyes were gray now.

But it wasnt Jupiter who had opened his eyes.

Gi-Gyu kicked the ground and muttered, Lets just finish this off, you piece of shit.

The force he had created made the gypsophila flowers around him shudder.