-IN SEOUL CITY-
-30 MINUTES AGO-
Everyone was doing there normal works as they did everyday . The hunters were also busy with their own works . Jinhyuk went to the Jeju Island in the morning and still hasn't returned . Sumi was in Jinhyuk's office , sitting on his chair looking up as if waiting for someone . Seol-ah was also there .
"Do you think Jinhyuk will be alright ?" said Sumi
"I think so , Oppa is the strongest person I have seen so far" said Seol-ah
"That's a good point . He is strong but he still has a childish side to him . I know that"
"I guess you don't have to worry . Oppa will be fine"
"I hope….."
Sumi couldn't complete what she was saying as her words stuck . She saw that a huge gate appeared in the sky just above Seoul . Seol-ah was stunned as well . The sky turned red and the gate started to crack . The gates opened as many demons came from within . Those were powerful demons . Most of them were the demons from 5th Hell . The demons from the 6th Hell were less in numbers . They all emitted intense pressure . There were atleast 500 demons lurking in the skies of Seoul . Sumi and Seol-ah rushed downstairs and headed outside the guild . Everyone around was in a state of extreme panic . In the meantime , many members from the small guilds and all the top hunters from top guilds gathered . Everyone had a priority first to evacuate the civilians . The hunters from some new guilds and small guilds formed teams and started the evacuation .
"Hehehe , humans . Stop resisting . We will devour you"
"Hey Hey , those humans looks delicious"
"No that one looks better"
Every demon started communicating with each other . Sumi , Seol-ah , Hyunwoo and many S-Rank guildmasters gathered as they engaged the demons in fights . Sumi was strong . She used magic to eliminate the demons who were at a distance and used Magic Martial Arts to eliminate the demons close . Seol-ah was also not behind . They understood that this demons are among the lower ranks of 5th Hell and 6th Hell but if a demon noble were to arrive , they would be doomed . They eliminated almost 200 of the demons but more were coming . There were explosions here and there and sounds of heavy fights .
The hunters were winning but luck didn't support them . Many demons of the 6th Hell surrounded them . They tried to escape but failed . The hunters now were badly beaten by the demons . Seol-ah's sword broke from the middle and her mana was at its end . She was knocked back through buildings as she crashed on one of them . Sumi tried to head towards her help but was unable . A demon had caught her by her legs and slammed Sumi in the road . Her head got cut as blood dripped from forehead and washed her face . She spatted out blood and realised her bones were broken . A crater was formed from the impact .
-PRESENT TIME-
Sumi and Seol-ah were trying their hardest to fight with such severe injuries . Hyunwoo was also injured and was unable to stand straight . The S-Ranks felt helpless against these army of demons . The portal opened once again . Two demons came out of them .
"Looks like the fun is over" said Count Belial
"It seems you are correct" said Count Astaroth
These two were the heads of two of the seven noble families of the 6th Hell . They descended down as they rested before the injured hunters . The demons suddenly stopped attacking . All the hunters were surprised to see them stop . Seol-ah , Sumi and Hyunwoo gathered . All three of them heavily injured . They exchanged surprised glances but suddenly felt an intense bloodlust . They were so shocked that they froze in their positons . A demon came towards them as he said
" I am Count Astaroth . Head of the Astaroth Family of the 6th Hell"
"W-What do y-you want from us ?"
"I am searching for the person who killed my brother"
"Y-Your brother ?"
"That's right , my brother came here to attack Seoul but suddenly , got killed by a person"
"Are you talking about Sung Jinhyuk ?"
"Yes , that's the name . Where is he ? What is your relationship with him ?"
"He is my brother"
"So your brother killed my brother . No problem , I will now kill you slowly and then devour you"
Sumi was made to stand up with the help of some chain like objects . The demons slowly approached her but Seol-ah blocked his way . She wasn't allowing anyone to move towards Sumi . Astharoth smiled a little and punched Seol-ah on the face . She was knocked back and slammed on the wall unconcious.
"Puny little human , You wish to stop me ?"
Astharoth started to move again but Hyunwoo stood in between . Astharoth caught his neck and slammed on the ground . He was unconcious as well . Tears started to drip from Sumi's eyes . Her face was a mess . Astharoth came towards her and picked up her face using his fingers as he said
"Don't be scared . This will take a little while"
Astharoth raised his blade and time slowed for Sumi .
Sumi [inner thoughts]
So this is how it ends . Jinhyuk I'm sorry . Your elder sister is sorry. My biggest regret is I couldn't be with you before my death
The blade was about to pierce Sumi but a huge beam of blue light landed in front of Astharoth and between him and Sumi . Sumi was frozen . The smoke and dust cleared and everyone saw a shocking sight . Jinhyuk was holding Astharoth's blade with his finger . Astharoth got scared and jumped back
"H-How are you able to block my attack ?"
Jinhyuk didn't reply . He looked around and saw the condition of Seoul . He saw Seol-ah stuck in the wall and Hyunwoo slammed in ground . His eyes hid behind his hair as it showed rage . He turned towards Sumi and the rage was replaced by fear . He saw Sumi was hung from chains , her forehead was bleeding which covered her face , her hands in a bad shape probably broken but inspite all that she had her eyes open and was looking at Jinhyuk in a manner which said " Thank You Brother"
Jinhyuk hugged his sister and released the chains with a snap of his finger . His face was again in dark . He picked her up and placed her on a safe place . He turned towards Astharoth , Jinhyuk's eyes were hidden but it showed rage behind once again . His eyes lit blue as he said
"Are you the one who did this ?"
"Haha , little punk . You think you can stop me ?"
"I asked you a question" said Jinhyuk , his eyes were now glowing with blue aura
"So what if I did ?"
Jinhyuk released his aura . The buildings broke down under the pressure . Jinhyuk raised his hand towards Astharoth
-Ti-ting
-[Skill : Commander's Authority (EX)] activated
Jinhyuk's hand glowed blue as he said
"FALL"
Astharoth wasn't able to withstand the pressure and fell on his knees . His legs submerged into the ground as small craters formed around . Jinhyuk looked down towards Astharoth . His eyes were cold , it displayed rage .
"If you have any tricks , now's the time"
"Y-You think y-you can hold me ?"
"I can"
"You can't . I didn't use my full power just now ."
Astharoth got up and released his aura . It was equal to Jinhyuk or even higher . Jinhyuk's eyes was still hidden behind his hair . He said in a cold voice
"Do you think this much is enough ?"
Astharoth disappeared from before Jinhyuk and appeared behind him in an instant . Jinhyuk just tilted his head as Astharoth passed his blade . Jinhyuk caught his hand and threw him in the air . He jumped forming a crater and went above Astharoth as he punched on Astharoth's chest . Astharoth crashed on the ground with speed as smoke and dust raised all around . Jinhyuk was still standing on the air . Astharoth jumped and came towards Jinhyuk . His body was covered in purple blood as he had several cuts and bruises .
Astharoth punched Jinhyuk on his face but he didn't move . Jinhyuk slowly looked towards Astharoth and punched him on the face . They both exchanged blows as it appeared as two dots colliding with each other but the power behind each blows in fathomable .
Count Belial was watching the intense fight and thinking
This human is something else . He doesn't fight like his subordinates . Is he the one ? I have to report it to the Demon King . I think we found him . He the one who was chosen ….. I will watch some more
The fight was on the other hand intense . Jinhyuk and Astharoth fighting at full power but Jinhyuk has the upper hand . All the hunters who defeated the demons were now looking at the intense fight between Jinhyuk and Astharoth . They both were covered in blood . They had several bruises and both were exhausted .
Astharoth said
"You are stronger than all of the Humans I met"
Jinhyuk didn't reply . He just saw towards the ground and was searching for Sumi , Seol-ah and Hyunwoo .
-Ti-ting
-[Skill : Eye Of Gluttony (SSS)] activated
Jinhyuk saw that all three of them along with many hunters were taken to the Association for treatment . Jinhyuk was relieved a bit but he didn't forgive the bastards who did that to his sister . Jinhyuk released his aura some more and it made Astharoth excited
"Good , that's it . Get more angry"
"What do you want ?"
"Me ? I wanted to avenge my brother . You killed him on the Seoul-Busan Highway not too long ago"
"Your brother ? You mean the demon I killed ?"
"Yes , him . I think you don't know who I am ?"
"..."
"I am The Head Of One Of the Seven Noble Families who resides in the 6th Hell . I am Count Astharoth"
"I can't say I was interested to know your identity but now it will be fun to kill you"
"Oh really ?"
Astharoth released a beam from his hand and it pierced through Jinhyuk's chest . Jinhyuk stumbled a bit and coughed up a bit of blood . Blood was dripping from the side of his mouth . He looked towards Astharoth and wiped the blood .
"This sword is made from the strongest metal of Hell . It has a lethal poison and inflicts continuous damage . It can also shape itself however I want"
"Is this it ? Is it your full strength ?"
Jinhyuk caught the sword in his hand and started to push it backwards . Astharoth was applying full strength to push the sword back but was helpless in front of Jinhyuk's strength . Jinhyuk pulled out the sword and threw it away . He then closed his eyes
-Ti-ting
-[Authority : Divine Yang Heavenly Physique (L)] activated
Jinhyuk's hair turned red as so his eyes . They seemed like pool of hot lava . The mana Jinhyuk was releasing was also warm and it was in the form of a flame . Jinhyuk looked towards Astharoth . Astharoth felt a sensation run through his body
Astharoth's inner thoughts--
What is this feeling ? It's the feeling of absolute power . This is the sensation I feel from the Demon Monarchs (those chosen by our gods as the leaders of the bloodline)
Jinhyuk's gaze felt to Astharoth as it could burn away his skin and flesh in an instant . On the otherside , Count Belial was also shocked to see Jinhyuk's physique change . He thought
Shit !!! He changed . I have to report this to the King immediately
Jinhyuk was looking towards Astharoth this whole time , but suddenly he looked back and his gaze fell on Belial . The pressure Belial felt from that distance is already more than he could handle . The demons also felt the pressure and the hunters too . They all freezed . Jinhyuk was looking back so Astharoth took this moment to head towards Jinhyuk to pierce his chest . But Jinhyuk was attentive .
-Ti-ting
-[Skill : Commander's Authority (EX)] activated
Jinhyuk raised his hand as the fire like mana covered it and made Astharoth freeze in his position .
-Ti-ting
-[Skill : HellFlame (EX)] activated
Jinhyuk snapped his fingers as Astharoth's body was covered in flames . He was burning all over from head to toe . It took Jinhyuk atmost 10 seconds to remove Astharoth completely from existence . Jinhyuk turned towards Belial . He was scared but still attacked by sending all the demons at him together at once . More than 200 demons rushed towards Jinhyuk .
-Ti-ting
-[Skill : Mind Sword (SSS)] activated
Jinhyuk summoned more than a thousand swords and made it rush towards the demons . The swords covered in flames pierced through the demons killing all of them instantly . Jinhyuk looked towards Belial once more and vanished . He appeared before Belial's eyes as he said
"Hey , if you want to report this to your King , you are free to do it but remember one thing , if you ever lay a hand on my friends or family . I will destroy Hell along with the Demon King . Understood ?"
Belial didn't say anything . He just stood there as Jinhyuk let him go . Belial opened a portal and went inside . Jinhyuk returned to his normal state as he rushed towards the Hospital . Jinhyuk opened the door and entered . He saw a doctor standing there as he asked
"Hello doctor"
"Hello , you are Sung Jinhyuk . Right ?"
"Yes , I would like to know the condition of Ms . Seol-ah , Mr . Hyunwoo and Ms . Sumi"
"They all are fine . They had some major injuries but now they seem fine"
"It's a relief . I was worried"
"Jinhyuk-ssi , I am worried about you"
"Why ?"
"Your bruises are not normal and these are serious"
"But you should get treated"
"No , thanks for th...
Jinhyuk couldn't complete what he was saying as his heart felt like exploding any second . He fell on the ground unconcious.