As the Slumber skill ceased, the divine hunters found themselves wounded, and Youngjae, clearly irritated, demanded, "What was that?" Fueled by anger, he charged at Jin Hwa.
Jin Hwa grinned and activated the Famished Blade skill, following it up with Sloth Dominion. The aura around him made the divine hunters feel drowsy and weak. With rapid strikes, Jin Hwa attacked Youngjae menacingly, pushing him to a critical state.
Youngjae extended his hand toward Jin Hwa, his palm radiating an intense, blinding light. With a whispered command, "Illuminate," he released a burst of pure, concentrated sunlight.
The radiant energy shot forth like a brilliant beam, blinding and searing everything in its path.
Jin Hwa shielded his eyes as the intense heat scorched his surroundings, making it difficult to see or breathe. Youngjae's "Solar Flare" skill had turned the ground into a blazing inferno, and Jin Hwa was forced to step back, struggling to regain his vision and composure.
After the devastating attack by Youngjae, he had perished, reduced to nothing but ashes, unable to bear the immense power of the godly skill.
Jin Hwa, still recovering from the aftermath of the "Solar Flare," was panting heavily, his body bearing burns from the searing heat.
As he caught his breath, he knew he couldn't underestimate the other divine hunters.
This confrontation was far from over, and the remaining divine hunters were surely going to be more formidable opponents.
In the face of the divine hunters' charging aggression, Jin Hwa remained composed.
As they rushed toward him, he calmly uttered the word "slumber" once more, and time seemed to grind to a halt.
Jin Hwa seized the opportunity, charging forward with unparalleled speed and precision, slicing through their limbs with ruthless precision. When the "slumber" skill wore off, the two divine hunters fell to the ground, writhing in agony, their severed limbs leaving them helpless and in excruciating pain.
Jin Hwa's cold and calculated approach had once again turned the tide of the confrontation in his favor.
Jin Hwa continued his cold and calculated approach as he walked past the injured divine hunter. With a raised hand, he uttered the word "devour." Suddenly, something emerged from his hand and consumed Muhandojeon representative of hades, leaving no trace of him. It was a manifestation of his newly acquired Gluttony Absorption skill, and it had claimed its first victim from the divine hunters.
Athena screamed for Donghae, the representative of Poseidon, to run and escape the range of Jin Hwa, but it was too late. Jin Hwa's gaze shifted to Donghae after devouring Muhandojeon. Jin Hwa moved in an inexplicably fast manner, teleporting to Donghae, and brutally slashing him. As the life left Donghae, Jin Hwa devoured him too. The system notified him that he had temporarily acquired the skill of Poseidon.
**Temporarily Acquired Skill: Hydrokinetic Armor**
- **Description:** A skill of the sea god, Poseidon. When activated, you gain the ability to create a protective armor made of water. This hydrokinetic armor offers resistance against various forms of attacks and enhances your physical abilities. Ideal for battles where protection is needed.
- **Activation:** Automatically activates once in battle.
- **Duration:** Lasts for one hour.
As Jin Hwa devours Donghae, gaining temporary access to Poseidon's skill, he turns his gaze toward Sooji, the Athena representative. Sooji stands her ground but knows she's next.
Sooji: (with a mix of fear and defiance) You won't defeat me that easily, even with Poseidon's power!
Jin Hwa doesn't respond verbally. He charges at Sooji, wielding his glaive along with his hydrokinetic armor. Sooji, representing Athena, quickly realizes she's outmatched in a direct battle. She reaches out to Jeongwon, the Zeus representative, for help.
Sooji: (urgently) Jeong, we need your power! Defend me!
However, Jeongwon remains still and indifferent, showing no intent to intervene.
Realizing that there's no help from Jeong, Sooji defends herself to the best of her abilities using Athena's wisdom, but it's not enough. Jin Hwa's power, enhanced by Gluttony absorption, begins to overpower her.
The battle intensifies, but Jin Hwa eventually gains the upper hand as Sooji's defenses crumble. He raises his hand and speaks the word "devour." Sooji's body is consumed by a dark aura as her divine power transfers to Jin Hwa.
Jeongwon, the Zeus representative, remains the last one standing, still indifferent to the situation.
[To be continued]