Chapter 121:

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The fantastical creature summoned through a contract that Seora had acquired from the United States. Seora had mentioned it could use her skills.

“Hurry to Monique Ribery! We have to save your master!”

Grr! As he took a step forward, he noticed the nine-tailed fox raise its tail in a threatening manner, warning him not to approach. Its angry green eyes were filled with sorrow.

The fox appeared so distressed that Kang Sejun hesitated to proceed. He stood still, observing as the fox turned its attention to the three-headed dragon and began walking away with the cube in tow.

Relieved to spot the fox approaching Monique, who was still engaged in battle on the ground, Kang Sejun couldn’t help but feel puzzled by the creature’s behavior. While it was understandable for a summoned creature to become angry when the contractor was in a dire state, this particular appearance was perplexing.

“It’s almost human-like,” Kang Sejun muttered to himself, even though he found it hard to believe. He shook his head in disbelief.

After confirming that Monique had treated Seora, Kang Sejun returned to the dragon. Only three heads remained, and they needed to dispose of the dragon swiftly to ensure Seora received the necessary care and leave this place.

Realizing the urgency, Kang Sejun launched a Meteor attack toward the dragon.

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Monique winced as she witnessed Seora’s pitiful condition. “If only you had received treatment earlier!” Unaware that it was to activate the effects of the Regeneration Jacket, Monique sighed in frustration. “And what’s the deal with this fox?”

Retreating to Oliver’s side to initiate treatment, she glanced at the nine-tailed fox. Suddenly, she remembered seeing the fox by Seora’s side just before she was about to succumb to the ‘Path of Sin.’ Was it Seora’s summon?

“It’s Yun Seora’s ability. That fox is the one who protected all of you until you regained consciousness,” explained Oliver, who sat on the ground, panting. It appeared that his restored mana had been depleted again. When Monique tapped his shoulder a couple of times, his complexion improved.

“I owe my life to Headbang. Oliver, now that we’ve defeated four heads, you should also deactivate your skills. That should be sufficient.”

【The head of ‘Envy’ has been destroyed. Awakened ‘Ethan J. Garcia’ has been freed from ‘Path of Sin’.】

Just then, a message flashed before their eyes, signaling a turning point in the raid party’s favor. “Only two left now. Deactivate your skill now. You’re injured too.”

Oliver gazed at Seora in silence. Unlike him, who could only observe from the sidelines after summoning the army of angels, Yun Seora had courageously battled the Dragon of Revelation since the beginning.

“She’s truly incredible. It’s hard to believe that she was just an F-class a few months ago. How can she exhibit such bravery in such a fierce battlefield?”

“The angel who rarely gives compliments has something to say. Well, I suppose anyone would understand in a situation like this.”

What would have happened if everyone, except for Oliver, had succumbed to the ‘Path of Sin’? Without Yun Seora, he wouldn’t have been able to hold on until he called upon the army of angels.

“You’ve suffered too, Oliver.”

Yun Seora and Oliver were the ones who had led this war to victory.

“…”

Oliver gazed at the angels locked in combat with the dragon. Sensing the contractee’s determination, Michael ceased the battle and turned toward him. Although they were physically distant, their resolute intentions were conveyed.

“Release skill.”

【The army of angels returns to the heavens.】

With the fiery sword safely back in its sheath, Michael ascended to heaven along with the angels. Each angel paid their respects to Oliver and Yun Seora.

“Is she alright?” Oliver, who had been observing Michael’s departure, inquired of Monique.

Yun Seora’s face, partially concealed among the nine tails, looked pale and unwell. The fox continued to lick her cheek persistently, disregarding the dirt that stained its pure white fur. It appeared deeply sorrowful.

“She won’t die as long as I’m here. However, she still needs some rest. The recoil from activating the skill cannot be fully healed, even with the abilities of a Healer.”

Thud, thud. The fox tapped the ground with one of its tails as if comprehending Monique’s words. Its stern gaze seemed to convey mockingly, “Is that the best you can do?”… Did Monique imagine things?

“What kind of fox has such a vivid expression? And why does it possess nine tails? What manner of creature is this?”

Grr. The fox growled in annoyance and clung tighter to Seora, as if urging her to focus on her treatment. Monique was genuinely impressed.

“I can’t decide if you’re clever or obnoxious. I’ve done all I can. Her wounds have been treated, so she’ll regain consciousness soon. Hey! We’re almost finished here, so when will you wake up?”

Monique nudged the groggy Garcia with her foot. Garcia’s bulky frame tumbled and rolled.

“Ow! Uh, what? What’s happening? Where did Julian and Ali go? I’ll make them pay!”

The images he had witnessed in the illusion were understandable to anyone. By this point, he should have naturally awakened, so why had he remained unconscious until nearly the end? It felt more like he was wandering in heaven rather than experiencing a nightmare.

“No one embodies envy as perfectly as you do. Get up quickly and finish this!” Monique tightly bound Garcia with chains and hurled him toward the dragon. With a resounding thud, his body struck the weakened dragon head-on, resembling a projectile. The dragon, now weakened with most of its heads and tails gone, staggered.

Having completed the treatment, Monique rejoined the battle, and now they should be able to handle the remaining heads. If they failed to defeat just two heads, they would be too ashamed to face Oliver and Yun Seora, who fought while pushing their mana to the limit.

“Yun Seora, do you realize this?” Oliver absentmindedly addressed Yun Seora, who remained unconscious, as he gazed upon the concluding battlefield. Instead, the fox, which had been licking her cheek, looked back at him. “Since the beginning of our conquest of the Labyrinth, there hasn’t been a day with as few casualties as today.”

Over the past 12 years, they had lost dozens of S-classes and seven L-classes while conquering seven floors of the Labyrinth. There were always casualties; thus, the Labyrinth conquest was marked by tears and blood.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

But this time, there were no casualties. Even though the skill ‘Path of Sin’ was a horrific attack capable of shattering even the willpower of an L-class, no one had died. It was all thanks to Yun Seora, who had freed almost everyone. The raid’s flawless success, which could have resulted in the deaths of at least a few, was all due to her presence.

“But we are truly ashamed. You protected us, yet we couldn’t protect you, resulting in your severe injuries.” Oliver gazed at her with eyes filled with regret, apology, and self-blame. “When you awaken, I want to apologize and express my gratitude.”

【The head of ‘Sloth’ has been destroyed.】

In agreement with his words, another message resounded. Oliver, his gaze fixed on the peacefully sleeping Yun Seora, turned his attention toward the Dragon of Revelation.

The dragon, which had unleashed flames upon the land and harbored desires for the sky, uttered a piercing cry and crumbled. Only the head of greed remained. Despite its weakened state and writhing in agony, it continued to resist.

Just as those remaining were about to sever its last lifeline, a red cube materialized in the air, startling Oliver. He quickly glanced at Seora, but she remained unconscious.

It was the nine-tailed fox, now with its left eye glowing red, just like Seora, who controlled the cube.

Thud! The gigantic cube pressed down upon the dragon’s entire body with a resounding impact.

Squelch, squelch. Horrifying sounds emanated from beneath the cube. It was an unimaginable spectacle as the dragon’s strength was completely drained. All eyes turned toward the fox, but it remained focused solely on the crumbling dragon.

A shiver ran down Oliver’s spine.

Could this fox truly be a mere summon? How could an ordinary summon exude such an unsettling aura? Its emotionless green eyes were even more unnerving than the Dragon of Revelation.

What in the world had Yun Seora unleashed?

That was the final cry of the dragon that had wreaked havoc upon the angels and the world.

Thud! With a resounding impact, the cube completely crushed the dragon.

【The head of ‘Greed’ has been destroyed.】

【The owner of the 8th Floor of the Labyrinth, ‘World of Crumbled Revelation’, has been defeated!】

Finally, an announcement echoed, signifying the conclusion of the arduous war. The fox once again tenderly licked the unconscious contractee. Oliver trembled as he touched his own arm.

【Top contributors: Yun Seora (Class L), Oliver Ross (Class L)】

Despite the announcement, a sense of joy eluded him, as the nine-tailed fox still filled him with an unsettling fear.