A Dragonslayer’s Peerless Regression – 201



Episode 201

Zeke held his breath and observed the being before him.

A huge body over 2 meters long with two horns sprouting from its head and bat wings attached to its back.

It was exactly like the devil depicted in storybooks and legends.

Zig took out the sealed iron sword from his inventory.

‘Arataso.’

I couldn’t use the summoner but I thought it might be possible to summon the sealed Arataso.

However since it was a situation where I couldn’t use the Holy Fire there was no way to summon Arataso without answering.

‘What is it?’

Fortunately Arataso answered obediently.

Zeke showed Arataso the demon passing through the hallway and asked him.

‘Is that really the devil?’

Then Arataso laughed in disbelief and said

‘To think that something like that was a demon with a constellation name? Human eyes and brains are so insignificant….’

‘Let’s leave the small talk aside. If that isn’t the devil then what is?’

Arataso clicked his tongue and said.

‘That’s a Balrog. You could say it’s a lower-level entity used by the Tuma tribe.’

‘A lower-level entity? It looks incredibly strong.’

‘You can think of them as soldiers of the Touma tribe. They may be stronger than humans. However they cannot use fighting techniques so they are just guys who use shallow magic. They have clear limitations.’

‘So that’s the average level of a demon soldier.’

‘Yes those guys can come to the human world without being affected by karma. But it’s impossible for high-level demons like me.’

Zeke recalled the video Hoshgar had shown him before.

The gate opened and countless medium-sized demons and low-level demons from the demon world burst out from the hole.

‘They said that lower-level demons can enter the phenomenal world through the gate. Each and every one of them is a Red Knight.’

In that case the power of the demon soldier named Balrog was likely at least that of a Blue Knight.

Zeke asked Arataso again.

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‘What are their weaknesses?’

Then Arataso shouted in displeasure.

‘Do you think I would just say that to a human being?’

‘If you tell me I’ll give you what you want.’

‘Let me go with honor.’

‘Except that.’

Aratasso said gritting his teeth.

‘You damn human! For Christ’s sake. Then give me a fresh soul.’

‘Do you think I would accept such a condition?’

Arataso who didn’t know the situation reached a compromise because he was afraid that if he scratched Zeke any more he would get angry.

‘I’m so bored here. Let me hear some insignificant human music.’

‘Music? The Demons have music too?’

‘That’s funny. One of the reasons humans make contracts with demons is to gain artistic sense and creativity. If you go to my castle in the demon world you’ll find excellent works of art and a great orchestra….’

‘Okay it’s music. Okay. When you have some free time I’ll take you to a concert.’

‘It was promised.’

‘Yeah. Maybe it’s because you’re a demon but you’re so suspicious. Tell me Balrog’s weaknesses quickly.’

Arataso opened his mouth grumbling.

‘It’s a horn. The Balrogs control their magic through that horn so if it’s destroyed they won’t be able to use their power properly.’

‘Horns. Are there any others?’

‘They are greedy and insatiable just like humans. They have strong pushing power but are not flexible. If you use the strong wave resonance I taught you you will be able to subdue them easily.’

Zig chuckled at Arataso’s words thinking that this was a chance to practice the Infinite Chain and Strong Wave Resonance.

Zig put the Uncheolgeom back into his inventory.

He also put Bahamut in and raised his energy with his bare hands.

Woohoo!

A strong resonance occurred around his body.

That was when.

Boom! Boom!

One of the Balrogs wandering the hallway sensed the aura Zeke had created and changed direction starting to approach him.

‘Phew.’

Zeke took a deep breath and stood before Balrog.

“Kueuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!”

The Balrog who had discovered Zeke charged at him at high speed. Then he thrust his horns at Zeke.

Phage crackle!

A black magic current flowed from Balrog’s horn. Then the magic compressed and a black magic bullet was created.

A magic bullet flew towards Zeke.

Kwakwakwakwa!

Zigg caused a strong resonance causing Balrog’s magic bullet to be blown aside.

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Kwakwakwakwang!

The hallway wall collapsed as the magic bullet exploded.

Zik measured the power of the magic bullet.

‘It has similar power to the 3rd circle magic Fire Arrow.’

Since it was an attack made up of magic energy rather than normal magical power if it was hit like the Night Killers’ attack normal treatment would be impossible due to the magic poison.

It was dizzying to think that hundreds and thousands of these demon soldiers were rushing through the gate.

‘It’s horrible to even imagine.’

Balrog didn’t stop and charged at Zigg with his sharp claws raised.

“Kuaaaah!”

It was an attack loaded with powerful force emanating from his huge physique.

Zeke raised his arm to block Balrog’s attack.

Wow!

Zig’s arm wrapped in a strong wave resonance was like wearing armor in itself.

Pachin!

Zigg who had deflected Balrog’s attack took a step forward and stepped on the ground.

Then he put rotational force into his body and stretched his fist towards Balrog unleashing a powerful punch.

Boom!

Zig’s fist which was loaded with a strong resonance hit Balrog’s body directly.

“Kueuuuuuuuu!”

The strong resonance that permeated Balrog’s body disrupted the magic energy causing the magic energy rippling around his horns to disperse like fog.

Zeke chased after the retreating Balrog.

And then he started an infinite loop.

Infinite Chain

Charge

Rotating Stab

A strong rotation was applied to Zeke’s fist digging into Balrog’s body.

Kwakwakwakwa!

As the strong resonance and infinite chain linkage were linked a powerful blast of light penetrated Balrog’s body.

Kwakwakwakwang!

The balrog was stuck in the wall and staggered unable to move.

Zeke poured out his fists directly at Balrog.

Infinite Chain

Continuous attack

Four-sided attack

Zig’s fists rained down on Balrog from all angles.

Doo doo doo doo doo doo!

Every time he was hit by Zeke’s fist Balrog’s magical energy scattered within his body and he was unable to exert his strength properly.

Krrrr!

When Balrog tried to get up again Zeke struck the horn hard with his hand.

Bam!

Both of Balrog’s horns were blown away by Zeke’s hand attack.

Krrrrrr!

At the same time Balok lost his power and turned to ash.

When the Balrog disappeared a black ore-like substance that looked like a magic stone remained in its place.

‘What is this?’

Zig picked up the ore and examined the information.

[Magic Stone with the Power of Balrog]

“It contains the power of Balrog?”

As he was examining it with unexpected content Zig couldn’t immediately figure out where he could use it so he put the magic stone in his inventory for now.

‘If I give it to Richmond he’ll find out something.’

Richmond who couldn’t stand monster byproducts was sure to be excited about researching Balrog’s magic stone.

Zigg prepared for battle again looking back at the fight just now. Having faced Balrog before Zigg could understand Aratasso’s words.

By using the throwing technique Gangpa Gongjin you can disrupt Balrog’s magic energy making it much easier to deal with.

‘At this point I think I can easily solve this stage.’

Zig planned to clear the hidden stage while comfortably practicing the Infinite Chain and Strong Wave Resonance.

But when Zeke came out of the dark hallway and saw the real stage he realized that he had been very mistaken.

‘What is that….’

A group of Balrogs numbering in the hundreds were fighting in a circular arena.

Kwakwakwakwakwang!

The fierce fighting Balrogs resembled the fighting dogs of hell.

At that moment a message appeared before Zeke’s eyes.

[The hidden stage begins.]

[Participate in the Arena matches and defeat the Balrog Champion.]

[If you successfully clear a stage you will receive a corresponding reward.]

“What? You want me to participate in the arena match?”

The Balrogs were a race that received power from the Tuma tribe.

Since they were a fighting race that lived by fighting from birth until death they would fight each other to test their strength and the winner would take the loser’s horn to gain greater strength thereby becoming stronger.

The loser was not allowed to participate in battle until his horns grew during which time he lost his status as a warrior and had to endure all kinds of humiliation.

Although Zeke didn’t know the specific habits of the Balrogs he could instinctively feel that they were a race obsessed with fighting.

Boom!

Meanwhile one of the Balrogs fighting in the arena was captured by another Balrog and had its horn broken.

The Balrog broke the horn and put it in his mouth and swallowed it.

After a while his horns grew bigger.

The Balrog who had his horns taken away was booed at by the other Balrogs and driven out of the arena.

The horn-swallowing Balrog beat his chest and shouted.

[Who will be the next challenger!]

The language of the Balrog was interpreted and heard through system correction.

Zeke sighed.

‘At this point I’m starting to doubt the mental state of Tir who created this place.’

Although Kaisir was no ordinary man Tyr seemed to be even more so.

Zeke had no choice but to slowly walk down towards the arena.

Krrrr!

When the human Zeke suddenly appeared the Balrogs glared at him and made animal-like noises.

As Zeke headed toward the arena the Balrogs bared their teeth fiercely but made way for him.

For the Balrogs a warrior race the arena was a sacred place.

Here anyone could show off their skills and fight only one-on-one.

[What the hell is this human coming here?]

[Is that kid trying to get into the arena now?]

[How dare you a human being!]

Zeke climbed up onto the arena taking in the Balrogs’ murderous intent.

When I looked directly at the Balrog on the other side I saw that it was much larger than the Balrog that Zig had destroyed earlier.

‘It must be about 3 meters.’

As Zeke entered the arena Balrog taunted him and said:

[You insolent human! I don’t know how you got here but you’d better not even think about leaving alive.]

Then Zeke released his wrist and said.

“How do I challenge the champion?”

[What? Challenge the champion?]

Balrog shivered with excitement not even realizing that Zeke had spoken to them.

Then he started beating his chest and shouting.

[This guy is challenging the champion!]

At those words the other Balrogs also started pounding their chests opening their mouths and making terrible noises.

‘I guess I’ll turn back.’

It seemed to be the Balrogs’ culture but Zik couldn’t adapt to it at all.

Balrog opened his mouth as he faced Zeke.

[You cocky human. If you want to challenge the champion you must defeat me first.]

It seemed that you had to duel to rank up in order to be able to challenge the champion.

“How many more people do you have to beat before you can challenge the champion?”

At those words Balrog laughed and raised his claws.

[Do you think you need to know that?]

As soon as he finished speaking he ran towards Zeke.

Kwakwakwakwa!

Zigg dodged the Balrog’s attack that was rushing forward with a welcoming technique.

Boom!

The entire arena shook at Balrog’s attack.

As Zeke dodged the attack Balrog bared his teeth and let out a ragged breath.

[How dare you you insolent human!]

Then he raised his magic and wrapped it around his arm. The magic covered his arm as if he was wearing a giant gauntlet.

[Die!]

Kkwadduk!

As Balrog swung his arm Magi’s claws shot out and tore at the spot where Zig had been.

Zeke avoided the attack by shaking his body back and forth with the Welcome Technique again.

Then he dug into Balrog’s body.

Whee!

He spun his body around and launched an infinite chain attack at Balrog’s side.

Wow!

Zig’s fist loaded with resonance waves struck Balrog’s body.

Balrog who was hit directly by Zeke’s attack flew to the other side of the arena.

Kwakwakwang!

Balrog who was pinned against the wall could not come to his senses.

[What is this….]

Then Zeke stepped on Balrog’s chest and clenched both his hands into fists.

“Clench your teeth.”

Doo doo doo doo doo!

Zeke’s fist pounded the fallen Balrog’s body without mercy.

[Cough!]

Zeke grabbed the horn and swung his blade at Balrog who was still unconscious.

Bam!

One of the horns was broken.

Then Balrog raised his hand in confusion.

[Wait a minute!]

Zeke’s hands were merciless.

The remaining horn was broken by the blade that flew straight at it.

Bam!

The Balrog who had lost both his horns screamed.

[Oh no!]

Only black ash remained where the balrog had been.

A moment of silence fell over the arena that had been filled with screams.