It was as dark as water.
When Kieran walked into the hole in the middle, he felt like he had walked through a water curtain. His shoulders felt heavy.
After walking for a full 10 steps, light appeared before his eyes and everything returned to normal.
With the help of the light, Kieran could see the straight passageway.
The passageway was made out of polished rocks, the ground and the walls were extremely rough.
Torches as thick as an arm were placed in the metal grooves on the wall every 10 meters, bringing light to the whole passageway.
The flames were burning grease and sparks would fly out from time to time.
However, what concerned Kieran the most was a fork path about 50 meters away from the entrance.
Kieran quickly approached the fork path.
After a quick inspection, he squinted his eyes.
"As expected!
Just like what I expected, there are three different entrances to the passageway and they are all connected inside!
Only this could explain why Smulder didn't tell him to give up, because … "
Wung!
Just when Kieran verified his guess, the passageway he was in suddenly lit up.
The light appeared once again.
Compared to the gentleness from before, this time it was a lot fiercer.
If the previous pain was like being stabbed by needles and scalded by boiling water, this time it was like being slashed by knives and stabbed by swords. It felt like burning charcoal was placed on his body.
Kieran groaned in pain.
He was wobbling on the verge of collapsing.
Wung!
The 'light' that was already strong became even brighter.
Kieran fell to the ground after wobbling on the verge of collapsing.
Still, it wasn't the end.
In the next 10 seconds, the power of the light changed twice in a row. When it reached its peak, it returned to how it was when Kieran entered the passageway.
"Aaaargh!"
Amidst the painful growls, Kieran's face was as pale as a sheet of paper as he leaned on the wall with his last breath.
Kieran reached out his trembling hand and used the last of his strength to take out a [Beginner Healing Potion] from the [Safety Potion Pack].
However, before he could open the cork …
Suddenly, a hand reached out from the side and snatched the [Beginner Healing Potion].
Black Hound!
Black Hound had appeared in front of Kieran out of nowhere.
The other party's face was covered by a veil, so it was impossible to see his face clearly. However, his laughter was filled with pride.
“2567！”
"How did the famous' Bird of Death 'and' Fiery Devil 'become dead dogs?"
The man was tossing the [Beginner Healing Potion] up and down in his hand while looking at Kieran with a ridiculing gaze.
Kieran struggled to catch his breath a few times. He wanted to say something, but it seemed like he couldn't say anything. He could only stare at her with wide eyes.
"What a frightening gaze!"
The other party chuckled again.
Then, he suddenly kicked out.
Bang!
Kieran, who was kicked on the left side of his shoulder, could not resist at all. He tumbled and rolled about 4 to 5 meters away.
"Hahaha!"
Black Hound's chuckle turned into a presumptuous laugh.
He took two steps forward and stood in front of Kieran. He looked down at Kieran and said word by word, "Do you know?"
I've been waiting for this moment since I saw you!
I've been wondering when that arrogant, ignorant, boorish bastard Smulder would make a move on you and how he would deal with you!
The result didn't disappoint me at all!
A devil shined by the Sanctuary Force … Tsk tsk, I can't believe that boorish bastard Smulder could think of something like that!
"Are you angry?"
"But what can you do?"
"Do you think you can be as unbridled as you are in other places in this special passage?"
"Stop your wishful thinking, my Bird of Death, Lord Fiery Devil. There's nothing you can do here!"
As if to prove Black Hound's words, the whole passage was filled with light once more.
The light was strengthened step by step like before and then stopped for a short while.
"Hahahaha!
Did you see that? Did you see that?
That boorish bastard Smulder is a vengeful person, he won't let you die just like that! Do you know, in order to 'entertain' you, he didn't just spend a lot of effort to create this passage, he even tried to lure you into his trap!
I can guarantee that he will let you die in agony after hearing your cries of agony!
But don't you worry!
"We will avenge you — who asked your appearance to give us a chance?"
So, in order to repay us, you better scream out loud right now! "
Only your scream can attract that boorish bastard's attention! "
Black Hound then raised his foot and tried to stomp on Kieran's head.
Pak!
Just as the sole of his foot was about to land on Kieran's face, a powerful palm grabbed Black Hound's ankle. The black wrist guard on Kieran's wrist was emitting an unusual glow under the light of the flames, allowing the weakened Kieran to recover rapidly.
[Soul Devour II]!
Gak Tss, Gak Tss!
The tremendous force caused Black Hound's ankle to produce a teeth-numbing screech.
"Y-You!"
The pain made Black Hound's forehead break out in cold sweat.
However, compared to the pain, Black Hound was more frightened by the fact that Kieran, who was supposed to be powerless, still had such strength.
"You want to hear the cries of agony?
How about your own? "
Kieran, who was holding Black Hound's ankle tightly, looked up and squeezed the words out from the seams of his teeth.
Then, Kieran swung the hand that was holding Black Hound's ankle.
Wuuu!
Bang!
Black Hound was thrown to the ground by Kieran while he was struggling. The sound of bones breaking sounded like popping beans.
Blood gushed out from Black Hound's mouth as if it was free.
"S-Spare my life!"
Black Hound begged in a muffled voice.
Kieran stood up quietly and swung the hand that was holding Black Hound's ankle again.
Bang!
First the left wall!
Bang!
Then the right wall!
Bang!
Then the ground.
Bang Bang Bang!
The cycle repeated. At first, Black Hound was still able to beg for mercy, but towards the end, he was no longer breathing.
His black coat was already soaked in blood.
Then, it started to be stained with layers of minced meat and bones.
After more than a dozen rounds of smashing, other than the leg that was held by Kieran, Black Hound's body was nowhere to be found.
A ring with an orange glow appeared on the unidentifiable corpse.
[Name: Mirage Substitution Ring]
[Type: Accessory]
[Rarity: Rare]
[Attack: None]
[Defense: None]
[Attribute: Escape Shadow 1/3]
[Effect: None]
[Prerequisite: None]
[Remark: Even with ancient alchemy, this is still an unexpected creation.]
…
[Escape Shadow: When facing an unstoppable attack, activate the ring's power and summon a phantom to absorb the damage. Your real body will appear anywhere within a 10-meter radius of your original position.]
…
Kieran picked up the [Mirage Substitution Ring]. Although there was only one usage left, it didn't stop Kieran from wearing it on his left ring finger.
Suddenly, a series of footsteps sounded behind him.
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