In the Name of God - Chapter 31.1
‘If we just destroy the central axis of the black energy, it would be over.’
But could these ragtag fools even manage that?
On top of that, the fragments of the dead golem were rotating rapidly around its core.
‘This time would be far more difficult than the last.’
Finding the central axis of the black energy would not be easy, and the fragments were spinning and crossing in all directions, making it extremely tricky to hit the target point.
‘If there were at least a reliable vanguard, it might be doable.’
A vanguard could attract the golem’s attention and create an opening, making things far simpler. But the ones left inside the barrier were novices who only knew how to swing their swords recklessly. They had neither the courage nor the skill to withstand attacks if they tried to draw the golem’s attention, and if they failed, they would just run around wildly, getting in the way.
It seemed best not to expect anything from the others.
As I pondered how to fight with these people, I glanced at the spectator seats.
Seong Do‑wan was standing up abruptly, eyes wide open. Unlike before, his face did not carry a cold aura. Instead, undeniable worry and anxiety appeared.
‘Even for Seong Do‑wan, breaking the barrier would not be easy.’
The strength of a barrier usually corresponds to the grade and skill of the barrier master.
I had learned while preparing for the promotion exam that the senior barrier master who built this barrier was grade three.
Lower-grade barrier masters could open and close the barrier if they synchronized with him, but destroying it entirely was almost impossible unless one was a combat-type awakener of grade two or higher. It would be a different story if an awakener had a skill specifically for breaking barriers, but such people were rare.
In the end, even if Seong Do‑wan wanted to help us, he could do nothing until the senior barrier master arrived.
-Master! Over there!
Echo, perched on my shoulder, suddenly pointed in one direction with its plump forepaw.
Outside the barrier, beyond the black-tinted translucent wall, the silhouette of a man appeared clearly.
“Lee Sunho?”
When our eyes met, Lee Sunho, approaching the barrier, lightly waved with a smiling face. He looked as if he had gone for a brief walk in a nearby park.
He slowly drew his sword from his back as he neared the barrier.
“Step back.”
I hesitated for a moment but obeyed and moved backward.
Swish!
A sound like tearing cloth sliced through the air.
I did not even need to look for the source.
‘The barrier… was cut?’
The moment Lee Sunho swung his sword at an invisible speed, a clear slash about two meters long appeared on the barrier in front of me.
He pushed the gap open slightly with the tip of his sword. Just like drawing aside a curtain, as if it were nothing.
Outside air flowed in through the gap in the barrier, which split like black silk.
“It’s… open!”
“Get out quickly! Hurry!”
The party did not waste time pondering how the barrier could be cut. Seeing an opening, they rushed outside without thinking.
As the party dashed out, Lee Sunho calmly stepped inside the barrier.
“Hey! Come out quickly!”
“Go!”
We could hear someone calling from beyond the barrier, but Lee Sunho and I did not move outside. In that instant, the gap in the barrier was filled with black energy.
While the outside became even more chaotic, I removed the spent casings from my revolver cylinder and loaded new bullets.
“How did you tear the barrier? Is that part of your ability, Lee Sunho?”
“I just cut it.”
“There is nothing you cannot cut. You really are an awakener.”
I replied playfully, but honestly, I was quite surprised.
I could not tell whether the strength he just displayed was purely from the sword strike itself or from another ability. The important thing was that Lee Sunho had effortlessly torn a barrier that even grade three awakeners could hardly touch.
There was no doubt that he was truly gifted in this world.
I gave Lee Sunho a slightly envious glare and turned my attention to the rock golem, which was gradually increasing in size.
“Why did you come in here?”
“To fight together.”
“So why?”
“Because we are partners.”
“We never signed a contract.”
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