Chapter 268.

The surging light quickly disappeared and as if there was an earthquake, the earth. A mountain suddenly rose from the ground once the shaking had completely subsided.

Grrrrr.

The shining golden mountain could be seen even through the dark western land. The mountain trembled, then its eyes opened.

This was the moment the earth dragon, which had been left behind in Mangsk, appeared in response to the Dragonian Knights summon.

Why is this guy here?

From next to him, Mareks eyes widened in question. He couldnt understand how a dragon that should be in Mangsk had appeared here.

Lets just say its the power of a skill.

Kim Seon-Hyeok was looking at Marek calmly as he responded, but the corners of his mouth twitched. It seemed like he was quite surprised by a skill he had used for the first time as well.

Although he was only able to summon a single dragon right now, the fact that the dragon had been able to jump over a distance of tens of thousands of kilometers made it a tremendous ability.

The Dragonian Knights power was so formidable that it completely destroyed all the common sense that he had built up throughout his life.

Since the situation was like this, he tried to pretend to be calm, but even he couldnt stop himself from turning his head to look towards the east where Mangsk was.

However, right now wasnt the time for him to admire his new ability. He had something else to deal with before that.

Will you tell me the direction?

Seething anger could be clearly heard in Kim Seon-Hyeoks voice. Marek pointed somewhere into the dark cloudy sky.

What are you planning?

Instead of answering, Seon-Hyeok jumped on top of Goldrake.

You cant be planning on fighting?

Marek stood in Goldrakes path when it seemed like Seon-Hyeok would rush towards the Demon King at any moment.

Did you ever think that this could all be a trap? This is just a low-level provocation. Even if we fight the Demon King, now is not the time.

Kim Seon-Hyeoks eyebrows twitched at Mareks words.

Low-level provocation

His angry glare landed on the mounds that appeared here and there, his gaze passed from one mound to another. Each of those pitiful piles of dirt was a tumulus of knights and crusaders who had been sacrificed in the name of gaining land, no different than a dirty grift.

Thats right, a low-level provocation. The Demon King is scheming to infuriate you and lead you to a trap. So please, suppress your anger.

Marek tried to persuade him as Seon-Hyeok continued to stare at the tumuli. But it didnt work.

Move.

Kim Seon-Hyeok spoke curtly in a freezing voice.

Its foolish to fall for such provocations

So what if Im a bit foolish?

Seon-Hyeok responded before Marek even finished talking.

So what if I lose a bit?

His voice was quieter than before, it was as if it was the calm before the storm. .

Im saying, is there any reason to take a loss when you dont have to?

Marek didnt give up and continued to stop him. But despite his persistent dissuasion, Seon-Hyeok wouldnt give up on a course of action once he had made up his mind.

Even if I am an idiot to take a loss, I must twist off the neck of that damned Demon King right now.

As he finished talking, Goldrake stomped his foot threateningly.

Move.

Why cant a person like you see reason?

Even though the monsters foot dropped right in front of him, Marek didnt blink an eye and continued to try and persuade him.

Of course, that didnt work a single bit.

So what about it? From the start, this is how I am, and this is what I learned once I got here.

Although he had ascended to the position of a duke and become an unparalleled person compared to his past, his origin had been a heavy-armored cavalry. The heavy-armored cavalry was a manic who would charge without hesitation at an enemy several times or even ten times bigger than them if necessary. And at this moment, Seon-Hyeok had realized that he was surprisingly just like them.

Move. If you dont want to see me tiring myself out before I even fight the Demon King, move. You really

Marek mustve had a lot of things he wanted to say, he opened his mouth several times, but then, he signed and closed it.

You are terribly obstinate.

I hear that often.

Marek shook his head in response. Then, instead of stepping aside, he got on top of Devon.

Youre going to come with me?

Since I came here with the intention of doing just that, yes.

Marek sighed once more as he grumbled.

Im telling you this again, but if I ever go anywhere else with you, Ill change my surname.

However, contrary to his words, Marek had already summoned his iron sword and was gripping it. He was ready to charge forward at any moment.

Lets go. Ill support you from behind.

Thank you.

With that brief thanks, Kim Seon-Hyeok ga