The Player that Can’t Level Up

Chapter 280: The Triumphant Beginning

The white spear was flying toward Gi-Gyu, and so was El. He couldnt react because his mind was still in berserk mode, and he only had eyes for Ha Song-Su. Stabbing Ha Song-Sus neck was like his life mission right now.

Whoosh.

As the spear got closer to Gi-Gyu, El screamed, Master! Suddenly, she came to a screeching halt. No

It was as if time had stopped. Edens army around the hole, Soo-Jungs panting, and even Gi-Gyuwho was stabbing Ha Song-Su with Loupaused.

However, time hadnt stopped. Everyone stopped because they had witnessed the spear piercing Gi-Gyu's chest.

El was too late. She couldnt fly fast enough because she had expended all her power protecting others from Gi-Gyu and Ha Song-Sus fight.

M-Master A tear rolled down Els face. She wasnt strong enough to protect her mastershe was just too weak.

Ackkkkk! El screamed.

Suddenly, Edens army began marching. The soldiers eyes gleamed as their emotions united and exploded.

Save the grandmaster! Hart roared.

Their fury connected them.

Soo-Jung, who had barely recovered, stammered, W-whats happening?

There was no time to do anything about the white spear stuck in Gi-Gyu's chest. Eden was boiling with fury; a red aura filled the entire place.

Kaboom!

An explosion rang from where Gi-Gyu stood over Ha Song-Su.

Grandmaster!

Master!

Dun dun dun dun dun dun.

Eden shook even harder. A white sphere appeared from the middle of the hole, pushing away Edens army and rushed toward Gi-Gyu. The creatures were enraged but couldnt break through the white sphere. The smoke cleared, and the forms inside the white sphere emerged.

One was Gi-Gyu, and the other was a woman. This woman was holding Ha Song-Su in her arms. There was also a third figure inside.

Master! El couldnt move well, but she still tried to get closer to Gi-Gyu.

The woman flicked her hand, and El was pushed back helplessly. The woman looked at Ha Song-Su in her arms before looking at Gi-Gyu. After putting Ha Song-Su over her shoulder, she pulled out the white spear from Gi-Gyus chest.

Even though the spear had been pulled out from his chest, Gi-Gyu remained like a statue. The woman watched him for a while longer before she took to the sky with a loud bang.

Boom!

Master! El didnt even bother looking at the woman. She rushed toward Gi-Gyu.

Meanwhile, Soo-Jung stared at the woman and mumbled, Ha Rim She closed her eyes for a moment before swearing, Fuck

What the hell is going on here? Soo-Jung whispered, remembering the 16 white wings on Ha-Rims back. The woman also hadnt said a word before leaving.

-Not a chance!

Old Man Hwangs shout rang in Eden; with that, Eden moved to trap the women who had attacked Gi-Gyu. Ha-Rim threw her white spear again, which went through Edens barrier to create a path for her.

Old Man Hwang stared as Ha-Rim disappeared with Ha Song-Su.

Master! El screamed with Gi-Gyu in her arms. The others also didnt pay much attention to Ha-Rim, who had escaped. Gi-Gyu was rigid like a statue, still standing where he had been stabbed. He hadnt even dropped Lou.

Master! Master! El continued to yell, but Gi-Gyu didnt move.

Edens army remained quiet.

He isnt dead.

The announcement stopped Soo-Jung from stepping up.

Lou? El seemed to recognize the voice. Was Lou responding to Els call?

Black liquid poured out from Gi-Gyus chest wound, slowly coagulating into a fairy-sized demon.

Lou was back.

I think Im going to die, so heal me already, Lou muttered before collapsing.

Simultaneously, Gi-Gyu, who had been like a statue, also collapsed.

Master! El screamed.

***

The incredible battle was finally over. It was over, but it had left a terrible cleaning-up job in its wake.

Eden was in ruin, and so was its barrier.

How is it? Lim Hye-Sook walked up to Old Man Hwang and asked.

Its not up yet I think it will take a while.

At the moment, Eden was under quarantine. Even though the enemy barrier around Eden had disappeared, Old Man Hwang still put it under quarantine.

We have too many rampant energies here, with sorcerous energy being the worst, the elderly man explained to Lim Hye-Sook grimly. When the barrier disappeared, sorcerous energy escaped and affected the surrounding area. I had to do this to prevent further harm.

Just as he had said, the rampant energies, especially sorcerous, had caused much damage. Edens barrier wasnt just for protectionit also prevented anything from leaving. However, the surrounding areas suffered because the enemies had destroyed the barrier.

Rohan and Heo Sung-Hoon are running around on foot outside to prevent further harm, Old Man Hwang added.

I see. Lim Hye-Sook sighed after learning about the situation.

Looking at her, Old Man Hwang asked, Is he still unconscious?

Lim Hye-Sook nodded quietly.

I will finish things here and visit him soon, Old Man Hwang stated.

Lim Hye-Sook nodded again and left the room.

The blacksmith continued to work the screens tensely.

Haa he sighed. Edens situation improved quickly, but he still couldnt help sighing.

***

Clack.

Old Man Hwang opened the door to see Gi-Gyu. The room was already filled with many people.

Soo-Jung, Lim Hye-Sook, El, Tao Chen, and even Lou, wrapped in white bandages and in his child form, were here.

Old Man Hwang asked Lou, Are you okay?

I feel like Im dying, Lou replied. Because of that idiot, I am suffering like this.

Lou shook his head in annoyance. He had saved Gi-Gyu. After finishing his own battle inside Gi-Gyu's shell, he had been resting, monitoring Gi-Gyus fight. Gi-Gyu's condition had been unstable, and to top it off, he let sorcerous energy take over. So, Lou had decided to monitor him.

Then, something unexpected had happened, and it wasnt related to Ha Song-Su. Gi-Gyu had defeated Ha Song-Su, but a white spear had flown out of nowhere just when he was about to kill his opponent.

I thought I was losing my mind, Lou muttered. He had noticed the incoming attack first. After his battle against the hell kings in Gi-Gyus shell, Lou had gotten enough time to rest to restore much of his power. This was why he could reappear to save Gi-Gyu.

Old Man Hwang looked at Gi-Gyu with worry and asked Lou, How is he?

Gi-Gyu was sleeping like he was dead. He had faced death like this many times before, but this time, things were different.

Lou replied, His body is actually in excellent condition, considering he just defeated Ha Song-Su.

No one had been able to defeat Ha Song-Su. Everyone had thought he was invincible, yet Gi-Gyu had beat him.

Lou shook his head and added, Hes just sleeping.

Old Man Hwang turned to watch El.

She was looking over Gi-Gyu, but she didnt look overly concerned. This had to mean Lou was telling the truth.

Suddenly curious, the elderly man asked, But where is Yoo-Bin?

Gi-Gyu had collapsed, so he expected Yoo-Bin to be here. But to his surprise, she was not present in the room.

Shes in that place, Lim Hye-Sook answered. She needs to be monitored after all.

Gi-Gyu wasnt the only problem inside Eden.

Haa Old Man Hwang rubbed his forehead, aware of which place Lim Hye-Sook was referring to.

Lim Hye-Sook explained, I heard someone is helping monitor her. Im guessing hes the monk Gi-Gyu mentioned before. Bodhidharma, right?

And he is still unconscious? asked Old Man Hwang.

Lim Hye-Sook nodded. I think Gi-Gyu must have done something to him. Unless Gi-Gyu wakes him up himself

They were talking about Paimon, who was being quarantined as well. They assumed he wouldnt regain consciousness until Gi-Gyu woke him up. Everyone was curious about Paimon, but they were also well aware of how dangerous this demon could be. Everyone was taking turns watching him to make sure he didnt wake up to cause trouble.

Old Man Hwang pointed at Gi-Gyu and asked, When do you think hell wake up?

Gi-Gyu was sleeping like a newborn baby.

Who knows? Thankfully, he suffered minimal physical injuries. But

There was no way of knowing how the battle inside his shell had affected him. They hadnt disclosed to anyone what had happened in Gi-Gyus shell. Lou seemed uncertain of how it might have changed Gi-Gyu.

Master! El suddenly yelled.

Gi-Gyus eyes opened. He murmured, Im awake.