A Dragonslayer’s Peerless Regression – 265



Episode 265

In his previous life Zeke made a pact with his master a hermit in the forest and a Highlander.

Thanks to my teacher I was able to awaken the healer class and open up a mid-game battle which allowed me to build up my strength so that I wouldn’t be pushed around by knights.

The reason the Master gave Zeke such powers was to make him a Highlander and enable him to catch demons.

In his previous life Zeke followed his master and hunted countless demons.

Among them were demons called ‘Ancient Species’ similar to the ones previously captured by Wang Jumeok.

Common demons are usually monsters that have been transformed by magic or have been turned into chimeras by an evil ancient curse.

However the ancient demons were different from ordinary demons.

These evil beings whose existence spans an unknown period kill and eat other creatures in a cunning and cruel manner.

Among those ancient species there are some that are particularly terrifying.

Zeke’s master called those beings ‘abnormal species’.

They were not monsters transformed by magic but were either unclean beings from another dimension or they had been corrupted for a very long time and had become something completely different from their original form.

These abnormal species establish their own territory commanding other demons to capture their prey then devour their souls to grow their evil power.

Then when you have built up enough strength you move to another place and repeat the same thing.

Among these strange creatures the four most powerful demons were called ‘Sa-heung’.

In his previous life Zeke’s master had caught two of the Four Evils and dealt with them himself.

And one of them was ‘Gunggi’ which is believed to be located in this southern archipelago.

In his previous life when his master was hunting for ‘Gung-gi’ Zigg had just opened the middle battle and was unable to provide direct help but he vividly remembered the appearance of Gung-gi which had immense power.

The master who had more strength than anyone else had to fight for almost three days and even use a triple spell which he rarely used to defeat the enemy which was none other than Gung-gi.

The master was attacked by a dragon and part of his body was petrified so he had to leave the forest for a month to heal.

Zig explained the bow technique to the gathered people recalling the information he had heard from his teacher and what he had seen firsthand at the time. The comrades who heard Zig’s explanation about the bow technique all opened their mouths in amazement.

Rick who came to his senses first spoke to Zeke.

“Are you saying that there is such a dangerous being on this island?”

Zeke nodded.

“He is the only demon with the ability to petrify while commanding beast-like demons.”

Although she was not the legendary Medusa her opponent was worse.

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He was ferocious and cruel by nature and was also cunning so his master also had a hard time hunting.

Zeke said looking at his colleagues whose expressions had darkened.

“He’s not an easy guy but don’t worry. I know how to catch him.”

His colleagues looked at him in surprise at Zeke’s words.

Arina asked Zeke as if representing her colleagues.

“Sir Zeke how can we catch that fearsome hand?”

Zeke said to Arina.

“After you set the trap you can use bait to lure them in.”

At that Jason raised his hand and said.

“My lord! What kind of bait are you using against that devil?”

Then Zeke said with a subtle expression.

“It may be hard to believe but the Palace has a habit of chasing down and punishing pure and good people.”

Jason was startled by those words.

“Are there any such devils?”

“Yes even if it’s not a palace there are cases like that sometimes. Usually in these cases the purest man or woman in the village is chosen as bait to lure the devil into a trap. For example….”

Zeke’s gaze turned to Rick and Arin. Rick and Arin’s faces turned red at his gaze.

“Why are you looking at us?”

When Zeke turned his head towards Jason and Claire the two shook their heads realizing the meaning and saying that their relationship had not progressed yet. In fact the two were also very considerate of others so they were perfect as bait.

“That’s good. Let the two most pure and good people be the bait.”

Rick and Arin’s faces turned pale at those words.

Then Nerissa came into the tent.

“Captain Zeke! Is this net good enough?”

Nerissa and the fish-people hid in the surrounding sea to avoid the demons but when they saw the triangle they returned to camp.

And Zeke had asked Nerissa who had returned for a tough net to use for the trap.

He looked at the net Nerissa had brought and nodded.

“I think this will be enough.”

Zeke said to the dwarf captain.

“When will what I said be completed?”

The dwarf foreman spoke showing his thick chest.

“Don’t worry my lord! I will finish it by tomorrow as you said.”

The dwarves who owed their lives to Zeke were preparing traps with all their heart and soul as he had said.

“Okay. The selection personnel will go to the target point with me tomorrow and lure the archers and demons.”

Zeke said looking at Kay.

“Kay stay here and guard the remaining personnel with Arina-sama.”

Everyone gathered nodded at Zeke’s words.

* * *

The next day Zeke led a select group to a target location away from the camp.

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There was no need to worry about a Masoo attack as the inside of the camp was guarded by Richmond and the outside by Cayman and Guraub units.

Felix and Claire Diego Aster a group of fish-man youths who will sweep the net along with Rick and Arin who will be the bait joined in.

And among the remaining personnel another unexpected person was brought in as a selected personnel.

Aron was selected from among the Night Killers.

This time Zeke made another one referring to the gun that the Waldeck family had disassembled and improved.

Then he gave this magic gun and compressed air bullets to Aeron and assigned him the role of sniper.

Aaron was more surprised to see Zeke handing him a gun and bullets even though he was his enemy than when he had saved himself.

“Don’t you think I’ll betray you?”

Zeke chuckled at the startled question.

“If you want to betray then do it. If you are confident that you can handle the consequences.”

From the beginning Zeke proceeded with his work under the premise that all of his colleagues could betray him.

That is why I was able to accept even those who were my enemies and give them roles.

Thanks to Arina’s power Eiren who had been freed from Siemens’ brainwashing had initially hated Zeke but now he was able to look at him in a different light than before and could not completely see him as an enemy.

Zeke then took the selected personnel including Aaron into the forest.

He sent out his ghost soldiers to scout the area unfolded a simple map and explained the plan of operation.

“This is where we are now. The trap made by the dwarves is to the north. Rick and Arin when the palace appears draw its attention and lure it here.”

Then Jason raised his hand and asked.

“My lord how do I know what kind of person Gung-gi is?”

Then Zeke looked at Jason and said.

“Just show up and you’ll know what kind of guy you are.”

Jason tilted his head at Zeke’s words but Zeke simply smiled instead of explaining.

He checked all the dwarves’ traps and prepared to call the demons. It was the most reliable method he had learned from his master.

He took a magic bomb out of his bosom.

Then he threw magic bombs in all directions.

Kwakwakwakwang!

There were loud explosions here and there that shook the forest.

Zeke’s colleagues were perplexed by his antics.

“My lord Ji Ji-k! What are you doing!”

Diego screamed in surprise.

But Zeke paid no attention and took out a large quantity of magic bombs he had prepared in advance from his inventory.

“Stop playing and pay for your meals. Throw them in all directions except the north.”

It was an absurd order but everyone did as Zeke said.

“Eight!”

Starting with Clone everyone started throwing bombs in all directions.

Kwakwakwakwang!

After a long period of bombing that shook the entire forest there was silence and Zeke listened quietly.

Then he drew his sword and spoke firmly.

“Everyone get ready. It’s coming.”

Zeke reached out and lit the flame of the Holy Fire.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The flames of the Holy Spirit surrounded Zigg and his party in a circle.

Those who traveled together to the deep sea tribe’s island skillfully attached the flame of the Holy Fire to their weapons.

Those who saw the Holy Spirit for the first time also observed and followed what others were doing.

Doo doo doo doo!

Wow! Wow!

Soon after the demons who smelled the human scent came running.

A demon resembling the Minotaur tried to rush through the flames of the Holy Fire.

The holy flame was set ablaze by the jewel sword Roland held by Zeke.

Choaaaak!

Roland cut the devil in two.

Then demons rushed in from all directions.

Zeke shouted.

“Everyone don’t scatter the display and fight inside the Holy Fire!”

At his command Klonne came from the outermost area with a mace and smashed the heads of the beasts that charged in with light punishment.

Kkwaduk!

“Keeeeeek!”

Besides them they all held weapons and faced the devil from behind the flames of the Holy Fire.

Surprisingly the ones who stood out the most while fighting the demons were Diego and Aster.

“Come on come at me!”

Diego subdued the demons in a spectacular manner with his twin swords lit by the flame of the Holy Fire while Aster used the length of his spear to keep the demons at bay from afar and dealt with them by precisely striking only their vital points.

‘As expected of the Five Star Knights.’

Rick also showed much improved movement after training with Farrell.

That was when.

Phew!

Zeke saw Felix swing his sword and cut off the demon’s head in one stroke.

Zeke looked at Felix’s sword and was slightly impressed.

‘Felix has grown even further.’

Although Liam’s skills as he followed Hades’ group have not been confirmed yet it certainly seemed that the two were a source of stimulation for each other.

‘Liam the mercenary king. And Felix the successor of the Arch Paladin. These two will be the future main characters of the Black Sword Knights.’

Zeke smiled faintly and swung his sword.

Choaack!

Dozens of demons came rushing in but the group was able to deal with them without difficulty.

This was because when his comrades were getting tired Zeke was properly using healing and raising their morale with the Battle Cry skill obtained by absorbing the Orc Medal.

“Haaaaaaah!”

When Zeke shouted as if to cheer them on everyone’s morale actually went up and they were able to summon up more strength than usual.

Zeke replenished his strength by appropriately eating and absorbing the corpses of the demons piled up around him.

And then at some point.

Ggg …

The whole forest trembled and the ground shook.

For a moment my colleagues looked around in confusion.

“What what?”

Kaaaaaaah!

A roar rang out as if the sky was tearing apart.

Zeke said with a nervous expression.

“Here he comes.”

Even the demons that had been rushing forward fiercely trembled at the resounding roar and stopped moving.

That was when.

Kuuuuung!

A strong wind was heard blowing in the sky.

Felix naturally raised his head and looked up. Something huge was flying in the sky.

“That thing!”

Kaaaaaaah!

The screams got closer than before.

A huge wind swept over Zeke and his companions.

Zeke spread his wind energy field to create a wind wall protecting his comrades as much as possible.

Phew!

The wind died down and something descended from the air.

Everyone’s face turned pale except for Zeke.

“Is that a palace?”

It was bigger than any demon.

A black-striped beast with a body so large it looked like it could even chew up an ogre in one bite thrust its sharp teeth into the air.

The body resembled a tiger but the face was like a human face dyed red.

In addition it had huge wings on its back made of black feathers that matched the color of its body.

Krrrrrrrr―

Zig held Roland and faced the archer.

‘It’s him.’

It was smaller than when I saw it in my previous life but it looked the same as then.

Perhaps it was after he had grown more when the teacher confronted him.

Zeke shouted.

“While I hold the guy back Arin and Rick go to the target point!”

Because he was such a cunning guy he would never fall for a trap if you set one up blatantly.

As planned Claire and Felix took Rick and Aryn and ran north along with Zeke’s words.

Krrrrrr—

As the virgin girl Arin and the virgin boy Rick moved Gung-gi turned his head.

Because of their tendency to want to inflict greater punishment on pure sages they would try to attack them first.

Zig planned to take advantage of the archer’s instincts find an opening wound him and lure him into a trap to catch him.

But then it happened.

Kaaaaaaah!

The archer suddenly turned his head and ran towards Zeke instead of Arin and Rick.

‘what?’

Kwakwakwang!

The archer struck Zig with his huge forepaw and Zig quickly spread his welcome mat and retreated.

The ground where the gongki struck with its front paw was completely dug up.

Krrrrrr—

It was Gong-gi who bared his teeth at Zig again his eyes shining red.

‘Why is this guy here with me?’

I couldn’t believe it but it seemed like the palace judged the purest and kindest person in this place to be Jik.

Zig said pointing his sword at Gung-gi.

“Change the plan!”

He shouted.

“I’m the bait! Everyone run towards the trap!”