Thunder God's Reincarnation

Chapter 236

After midnight, hundreds of Whiteligers emerged from the darkness. Mu-Gun, positioned atop the capital's wall in anticipation of their arrival, promptly triggered the Dark Specter Stealth Art, blending seamlessly into the shadows. Stealthily advancing towards the Whiteliger group, Mu-Gun went unnoticed by the creatures even as he closed in on them.

Without disturbing the Whiteligers at the forefront, Mu-Gun covertly closed in on the Whiteliger Chief positioned at the rear of the group. The Dark Specter Stealth Art, executed within the darkness, was so effective that even the Whiteliger Chief remained oblivious to Mu-Gun's approach. When he was approximately thirty feet away from the Whiteligers, Mu-Gun extended his hand without hesitation.

A golden surge of lightning, coalescing around Mu-Gun's hand, transformed into a colossal palm and surged toward the Whiteliger Chief—a manifestation of the Heavenly Descent Thunder Strike. The Whiteliger Chief became aware of Mu-Gun's presence only after the Heavenly Descent Thunder Strike was unleashed. Reacting swiftly, the Whiteliger Chief propelled himself off the ground, attempting to evade the impending strike.

Before he could even launch off the ground, the Heavenly Descent Thunder Strike connected with the Whiteliger Chief's head. The impact was devastating, shattering the chief's head with a single blow, and fragments of flesh scattered in all directions. Helplessly, the Whiteliger Chief toppled to the side with its head utterly demolished.

The nearby Whiteligers erupted into a furious howl as they witnessed Mu-Gun slay the Whiteliger Chief, charging at him in a fit of rage. The pure-white energy extended from their front paws like whips, assaulting Mu-Gun. Rather than dodging, Mu-Gun unleashed the third technique of the Heavenly Descent Thunder God Sword Art—the Hundred Golden Lightning Wheel Wave.

A ferocious golden lightning swiftly engulfed Mu-Gun. The attacks from the Whiteligers vanished without a trace upon colliding with the lightning wheel surrounding Mu-Gun. Following this, Mu-Gun unleashed a barrage of Thunderbolt Swords. The Whiteligers assailing Mu-Gun crumpled to the ground, riddled with holes from the Thunderbolt Swords.

The surviving Whiteligers recoiled momentarily, daunted by Mu-Gun's overwhelming combat prowess. However, this hesitation proved brief, and soon they unleashed a resounding howl, charging back at Mu-Gun. Most monsters, by nature, were relentless in their aggression. Even when confronted by stronger adversaries, monsters were beings that seldom retreated, persistently charging at their foes.

The Whiteligers remained undaunted, fully aware of Mu-Gun's strength. Choosing not to engage with them directly, Mu-Gun ascended into the air. The Whiteligers leaped and swiped their front paws at Mu-Gun, but he had already soared beyond their grasp. Activating the Thunder God's Aerial Steps, Mu-Gun maneuvered toward the capital's walls.

The Whiteligers pursued him, and as they neared the walls, knights clad in Knight Armors entered the fray, seemingly poised for the confrontation. Mu-Gun left the remaining Whiteligers to the knights and retreated within the walls, observing the ensuing battle. Two hundred members of the Delphinia Kingdom's Blue Dragon Knight Order, alongside the eleven knights above the Master Stage, engaged the Whiteligers, pushing them into a corner.

Initially resilient, the Whiteligers began to succumb one by one, overwhelmed by the knights' relentless offensive. In truth, the Blue Dragon Knight Order didn't present a direct threat to the Whiteligers. They struggled to contend with a single Whiteliger using their own capabilities. It required at least five knights to engage in an equal struggle with one Whiteliger.

The success of the knights against the Whiteligers was chiefly owed to the performance of those above the Master Stage. Notably, the Grand Masters, Philford and Denion, played pivotal roles. With each swing of their swords, the Whiteligers were felled in abundance.

Even when facing multiple monsters on their own, the Master Stage Knights succeeded in cornering the Whiteligers. Their significant contributions resulted in a rapid decline in the number of Whiteligers. As their numbers dwindled, the Whiteligers found themselves at an increasing disadvantage.

In the end, the last group of Whiteligers was also eradicated. Under ordinary circumstances, defeating the Whiteligers would not have been such an easy feat. It was solely thanks to Mu-Gun's contributions that their victory came so effortlessly. The pivotal factor in their success lay in Mu-Gun's elimination of the Whiteliger Chiefs, thwarting their ability to unleash the Howl of Madness. Had Mu-Gun failed to dispatch the Whiteliger Chiefs promptly, allowing them to execute the Howl of Madness, the outcome would have been markedly different.

Even in their triumph, the toll would have been more severe. Denion, the Captain of the Blue Dragon Knight Order, understood this better than anyone. As soon as the battle concluded, he promptly expressed his gratitude to Mu-Gun.

“Thank you. You made it easy to defeat the Whiteligers. All of Delphinia will never forget your grace, Young Master Argon.”

“If that is truly how you feel, please do your best to make sure that the Delphinia Kingdom joins the Anti-Demon God Alliance.”

“Why don’t you see His Majesty the King in person and express the necessity of the alliance? His Majesty will probably also want to see and thank you personally for defeating the Whiteligers.”

“I think it would be better to postpone my audience with His Majesty until later. Although we eradicated the Whiteligers which threatened Delphinia, since other kingdoms are still threatened by the monsters, I think our biggest priority would be to help them first.”

“If that’s the case, you don’t have to worry about it.” Fasar, Delphinia’s Court Magician, said as he listened beside them.

“What do you mean by that?”

“We received news that the Pamar Empire has decided to send reinforcements to the two kingdoms under threat.”

“Is this true?”

“Yes. They were also going to send reinforcements to our kingdom, but we refused because we believed in you, Young Master Argon.”

“I see. Was there anything that the Pamar Empire demanded in exchange for their support?”

“After confirming with the other two kingdoms, it seems they didn’t ask for anything in particular. Perhaps their purpose for providing support is to keep you and the Pantheon Kingdom in check.”

“They seem concerned that the Pantheon Kingdom, which will be leading the Anti-Demon Alliance with Young Master Argon, God’s proxy, will gain supremacy over the Avalon Continent.”

At Fasar’s words, Philford nodded in agreement.

“That’s correct. The Pamar Empire will probably want to lead the Anti-Demon Alliance.”

“If so, Young Master Argon would be a thorn in their side,” Denion said.

“For now, things don’t seem to be looking good.”

“I think you need to be careful, Young Master Argon.” Denion continued.

“Are you implying that the Pamar Empire might lay their hands on Young Master Argon?” Philford asked, frowning at Denion’s remarks.

“The Pamar Empire doesn’t tolerate anyone who challenges their authority. It’ll be no different even if the person in question is God’s proxy.”

“However, we need Young Master Argon, God’s proxy, to stop the Demon God.”

“It will be fortunate if the Pamar Empire thinks so, but they may think that they could stop the Demon God with their own power.”

“You don’t have to worry about that. Even if the Pamar Empire tries to harm me, I won’t fall so easily,” Mu-Gun said as if it didn’t matter.

“Then again, with your capabilities, even if all the Grand Masters from the Pamar Empire charge at you, that won’t still guarantee them victory.” Denion, who confirmed Mu-Gun’s skills in person, nodded in acknowledgment.

“Still, we should be careful with knives that we can’t see coming.” Philford cautioned.

“Of course.”

“Then, why don’t we go see His Majesty since you don’t have to support the other kingdoms?”

“Let's do that.”

Mu-Gun accepted Fasar’s suggestion and followed him to the Delphinia Kingdom’s Royal Capital to meet their King.

* * *

Mu-Gun, accompanied by Fasar, underscored the imperative of an alliance with King Tuchel Brayon Delphinia of Delphinia. Tuchel concurred on the necessity of the Anti-Demon Alliance.

Nonetheless, he contended that for a genuine Anti-Demon Alliance, the participation of the Pamar Empire was imperative, and for this to materialize, the Pamar Empire must spearhead the alliance. Mu-Gun shared the belief that in many respects, it would be more advantageous for the Pamar Empire to take the lead instead of the Pantheon Kingdom. The Anti-Demon Alliance's overarching goal was to halt the advance of the Demon God, transcending considerations of individual national interests.

Most importantly, Mu-Gun hailed from the Central Plains, despite currently inhabiting Argon's body. In reality, it was accurate to assert that he harbored no allegiance to the Pantheon Kingdom. Consequently, the leadership of the Anti-Demon Alliance or the dominance of any particular nation over the Avalon Continent held little significance to him. What truly mattered was the establishment of the Anti-Demon Alliance and the collaboration of all Avalon nations in repelling the threat of the Demon God.

Following the discussion with Tuchel, Mu-Gun recognized the necessity of engaging with the Pamar Empire to solidify the Anti-Demon Alliance. Opting to visit the Pamar Empire, he requested Fasar to open a portal connecting to the Imperial City. Complying with Mu-Gun's request, Fasar submitted a communication request to the Imperial City, specifying that the portal activation was in response to Argon, God's proxy, seeking entry.

The Pamar Empire conveyed their intent to open the portal pending approval from their higher authorities. Consequently, Mu-Gun found himself in a position where he had no alternative but to await their decision.

Fasar led Mu-Gun to a guest hall, a designated space for hosting foreign envoys, allowing them to rest while awaiting communication from the Pamar Empire. Philford and the Golden Lion Knight Order had already settled in the guest hall ahead of time. Upon learning of Mu-Gun's arrival, Philford promptly sought him out.

“Did you have a proper audience with Delphinia’s King?”

“Yes. Our conversation finished well.”

“Was he in favor of the Anti-Demon Alliance?”

“He said he would join if the Pamar Empire led the alliance.”

“The Pamar Empire?”

“As the strongest nation in the Avalon Continent, I think an Anti-Demon Alliance without the Pamar Empire is meaningless.”

“You’re not wrong. So, what did you decide to do?” The primary upload of this chapter happened on N0v3l-B(j)n.

“I also think that it would be good in many ways for the Pamar Empire to lead the alliance.”

“The Pantheon Kingdom will not like your decision though; will that be fine?”

"As I've emphasized before, I don't stand against the Demon God as a citizen of the Pantheon Kingdom. Instead, as God's proxy, I aim to thwart the Demon God for the well-being of all Avalon. What holds significance to me is forging an alliance that encompasses the involvement of every Avalon nation. To achieve this, it only makes sense for the mightiest nation, the Pamar Empire, to assume leadership of the Anti-Demon Alliance," Mu-Gun reiterated.

“I understand what you mean. So, what is your next course of action? The Pamar Empire will handle the monsters posing a threat to the other two kingdoms, so you won’t have to worry about them.” Philford asked.

“I intend to go to the Pamar Empire.”

“Are you going for the sake of the Anti-Demon Alliance?”

“That’s right. Also, I think there is a need to discuss what to do to prevent the Demon God’s schemes in the future.” Mu-Gun mentioned.

“Do you have any ideas?”

“I am wondering if we should go into the great mountain range first and wipe out the monsters before they launch an attack.”

“You want to enter the great mountain ranges?”

“It would be the icing on the cake if we could attract the elves and dwarves residing in the great mountain ranges to join the Anti-Demon Alliance.”

The dwarves, devoted followers of Titan, the Armor God, and the elves, adherents of Vahara, the Spirit God, each had their distinct beliefs. Leaning on their remarkable dexterity, the dwarves excelled in crafting superior equipment, with their pinnacle creation being the Knight Armor. Dwarves exhibited prowess in forging Knight Armor that far surpassed the capabilities of humans.

Unfortunately, the interaction between humans and dwarves had been severed for hundreds of years, rendering their technological expertise inaccessible to humans.

“If that’s the case, there is nothing to worry about. So, when are we going to the Pamar Empire?”

“We will move as soon as the Pamar Empire approves the opening of the portal. Until then, rest comfortably.”

“Alright. You should rest up too.”

As Philford exited the room, Mu-Gun reclined on the bed and shut his eyes.