Chapter 181. The Knight’s Assault (4)
Gawain’s battle cry rang out.
“Haaap!”
The sword aura around Galatine grew stronger and stronger.
It carried enough force to cut a person cleanly in half with a single strike.
But Kang Yujin wasn’t going to be overwhelmed that easily.
“Hmph!”
"...?!"
A powerful burst of energy erupted from the [Saint’s Divine Fist] and knocked Galatine away.
“W-What?”
Gawain probably couldn’t understand what had just happened.
The sword aura coating Galatine...
had been absorbed by [Nameless Great Art] and turned into Kang Yujin’s own power.
As expected, the control isn’t perfect because I’m not barehanded.
Unlike when he fought Asmodeus, Kang Yujin couldn’t freely manipulate all of his opponent’s energy.
The [Saint’s Divine Fist] seemed to interfere somewhat.
Still...
it was more than enough to repel Gawain’s attack.
“Ghk!”
Gawain attacked again.
Kang Yujin knocked it away using the same method.
The instant Galatine struck the [Saint’s Divine Fist], Kang Yujin detonated the energy within the sword aura and created a powerful repulsive force.
“This can’t be!”
“Galatine... my sword aura...!”
For the first time, Gawain looked flustered.
Galatine wrapped in sword aura was probably his trump card.
Seeing Kang Yujin deflect it with his fists...
of course he would be shaken.
“You’ve stopped talking as much as before.”
“Looks like you’re finally running out of composure.”
“Ghk... don’t underestimate me!”
Gawain’s eyes widened.
At that moment, his body grew even larger and the buttons of his suit popped off.
Apparently, he possessed a Skill that enlarged his muscles, much like Liu Zhenping in China.
“Ooooooh!”
Gawain unleashed another strike after boosting his strength.
It was an all-out attack, as if he were determined not to let Kang Yujin knock it aside.
"...?!"
Galatine cut through empty air.
Kang Yujin, who had been meeting Gawain’s attacks head-on until now...
used [Circular Step] to evade.
He was already at Gawain’s flank.
“Damn...!”
Caught off guard, Gawain tried to turn.
Too late.
“Haaap!”
Kang Yujin punched.
[Heavenly Splendor Great Thunder] exploded against Gawain.
This time...
he poured in far more internal energy than before.
Enough to blow away even the defensive magic protecting him.
BOOOOM!
Kang Yujin felt the defensive spell surrounding Gawain shatter completely.
But Gawain was still standing.
His durability really was extraordinary.
Which meant...
one more.
BOOOOM!
A second [Heavenly Splendor Great Thunder] struck Gawain with a deafening explosion.
[B-rank Constellation ‘Young Master Who Commands Goblins’ expresses surprise at your greatly increased strength.]
[B-rank Constellation ‘Young Master Who Commands Goblins’ sponsors you with 5 million Coins.]
[A-rank Constellation ‘Hunting Giant’ enjoys the exhilarating finish.]
[A-rank Constellation ‘Hunting Giant’ sponsors you with 4 million Coins.]
[S-rank Constellation ‘Wise Returner’ praises you, saying your technique no longer falls behind anyone else’s.]
[S-rank Constellation ‘Wise Returner’ sponsors you with 10 million Coins.]
Under the praise of the Constellations, Kang Yujin brushed the dust from his body.
Gawain had been a formidable opponent.
But he was no match for Kang Yujin after the training he had undergone in China.
“He’s still breathing.”
“We’ll wake him and extract information.”
Joo Minha restrained Gawain with magic, then administered a small amount of medicine to bring him back to consciousness.
“Ugh... am I... alive?”
“Yes.”
Joo Minha spoke calmly as Gawain struggled to open his eyes.
“You are very fortunate.”
“Normally, that attack should have blown your entire body apart and killed you instantly.”
“But Lord Kang Yujin showed mercy and reduced the force of the final blow.”
“I-Is that so?”
Of course, Kang Yujin had done no such thing.
It was simply one of Joo Minha’s lies.
“To spare an enemy’s life...”
Gawain murmured.
“Is this the mercy of the East...?”
"..."
Kang Yujin stared at him silently.
Apparently interpreting that expression in his own way, Gawain looked deeply ashamed.
“This is my complete defeat.”
“I lost utterly, both in strength and character.”
“Then, Gawain.”
Joo Minha looked down at him.
“I think it’s time you explained why you and your companions attacked us and the Golden Ram Order headquarters.”
“That... I cannot reveal because of my authority.”
“That again?”
“However...”
Gawain spoke with difficulty.
“One of my companions... also went to the hospital.”
“The hospital?”
“A man with the codename Tristan...”
“He headed there.”
“He is dangerous.”
“You should hurry.”
"..."
Kang Yujin and Joo Minha exchanged looks.
He was obviously talking about the hospital where Ha Mina had been taken.
“What do we do?”
“Do we go there instead of the Golden Ram Order headquarters?”
“Hmm. For now...”
As they spoke, something flew toward them from the direction of Yeouido.
It was the Chimera carrying Seok Taejun and Lee Jukheon.
“It looks like the problem over there has been resolved.”
“They must have realized something happened elsewhere too.”
“Then let’s head to the hospital.”
“They’ll follow on their own.”
“Understood. Then...”
Joo Minha looked at Gawain.
Gawain smiled and shook his head.
“You can leave me here.”
“With this body, I can’t fight anymore anyway.”
“You can come back and arrest me later.”
Kang Yujin also felt that the man had no intention of fighting anymore.
Joo Minha had him tightly restrained with magic too.
There was no need to drag him along or finish him off.
“We’ll interrogate you thoroughly later, so prepare yourself.”
