Chapter 252

Chapter 252
## Chapter 252

### Angel of Blessing

A wave of shock washed over me the moment I pulled up my status window.

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**Name:** Randolph
**Class:** Successor of the Stars
**Class:** Supreme Sword Saint

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**Level:** 9
**Strength:** 146 (114 + 32)
**Stamina:** 144 (112 + 32)
**Agility:** 145 (113 + 32)
**Intelligence:** 144 (112 + 32)
**Holy Power:** 233 (190 + 32)

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**Natural Regeneration:** 11,200%
**Total Penetration:** 34.3 (23.3 + 11)%
**Curse Penetration:** 15%
**Curse Reflection:** 30%
**Curse Duration Increase:** 30%
**Proficiency Efficiency:** 900 (450 + 450)%
**Total Experience Gain Rate:** 200%

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1. Equipped with ‘Successor of the Stars – 4 Stars (All Stats +20)’.
2. Physical form merged with the ‘Transcendent Baal Set’; relevant attributes integrated. Gear can be equipped on these slots again.
3. Base attributes adjusted by the influence of ‘Randolph of Eternity.’
4. The ‘Baal’s Core (Fragment of Destruction)’ is housed within the heart.
5. Base Strength (2), Agility (1), and Holy Power (3) increased via the ‘King of the Dead’ technique.
6. Wielder of the Supreme Unique-grade ‘Winter’ (All stats +10, all penalties halved).
7. ‘Primordial Armor’ provides Total Penetration +9% scaled to level.
8. ‘Infinite Vessel’ – Attribute caps removed; negative effects of cap removal nullified.
9. ‘Sloughing’ – Natural recovery massively boosted; XP acquisition doubled.

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《‘Throne of Light’ + ‘Winter (Final Twilight)’ = ‘Dazzlingly Cold Seat’ (Total Penetration 2%)》
《‘He Who Moved the First Fire’ + ‘Winter (Final Twilight)’ = ‘The First and the Last’ (All Stats +2)》

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**Bow:** Lv.10, Realm of the Master
**Sword:** Lv.32, Sword Gang Release (Damage +60%)
Sword skill cap raised to Lv.35 by ‘Winter (Final Twilight).’
Damage rises by 5% for every level beyond 30.

“……”

My frame shivered. I couldn’t hold back the surge of adrenaline racing through my veins. The sheer intensity of the moment left me speechless. No matter how many times I checked, the data remained consistent.

This was the peak state I remembered. My attributes and even the specific equipment perks were untouched. I even still possessed the Infinite Vessel and the state of Sloughing!

However, there was a single discrepancy.

‘The record of mastering the Heavenly Demon Divine Art is gone.’

One specific line that should have been listed under was missing. The notation that the Heavenly Demon Divine Art had reached its 6th stage and provided a 1.6x multiplier to Holy Power had vanished. Yet, that 1.6x boost hadn’t actually disappeared; instead, it had been baked directly into my ‘Pure Stats’ base figure.

This contradicted the words of the Eternal Lord. He claimed everything would be lost, but in truth, only the formal recognition of the ‘Heavenly Demon Divine Art’ had been deleted.

‘The Eternal Lord isn’t omniscient.’

It’s possible even he didn’t realize this would happen. He had cast himself aside. I, conversely, had not. I had simply stepped back into my rightful role. During that transition, the essential parts of me likely fused together, while only the superficial elements were discarded.

If that logic held true.

‘What if I… re-learn the Heavenly Demon Divine Art?’

Would the multipliers apply to my current Holy Power? Would a new multiplier stack onto the 190 base? Mastering just the 1st stage would grant a massive 19-point jump. By the 10th stage, I’d hit 380. Even the version of Randolph that had erased me—even while boosted by the ‘Divine Skin Hybrid’—likely never saw numbers like that.

‘I still remember the mantras.’

The oral secrets of the Heavenly Demon Divine Art were etched in my mind. With a mix of hope and nervous energy, I attempted to chant them.

Suddenly.

《Learning the ‘Heavenly Demon Divine Art’ is prohibited.》

…Right. I suppose that makes sense. It felt as though my very essence was pushing back against the technique. It was like trying to force myself into a suit of clothes that no longer fit my dimensions.

Steadying my breathing, I moved to inspect the most critical section.

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【Void】
【Dexterity】
【All Master】
【Weapon Master】
【Giant’s Magic Resistance】
【Beast Lord】
【Golden Grace】
【Mutant】
【Greed】
【Eye of Truth】
【High Druid’s Great Nature】
【God of the Blood-Demon Race】
【God of Eternity】
【Heavenly Realm (天上)】

Where ‘Eternal Lord Randolph’ once stood, the titles of ‘Lord’ and the name ‘Randolph’ were gone, replaced simply by ‘God.’ Much like the God of the Blood-Demon Race. It signaled that I had reached the absolute zenith of existence.

Still, even this revelation paled in comparison to the events unfolding on the ‘Island of God.’

《The ‘Angel of Blessing’ resides within the ‘Island of God.’》

An Angel. What did that truly mean? Conventionally, they were the heralds or voices of a deity. Yet, in the history of Pangaea, an Angel had never been recorded. While demons and their kin were common, a celestial being had never manifested. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of anticipation regarding the power such a creature would wield.

Then.

《The ‘Eternal Race’ slumbering on the ‘Island of God’ stirs.》
《The ‘Blessing’ status is bestowed upon the ‘Eternal Race.’》
《The ‘Island of God’ establishes a link to ‘Earth.’》

The Eternal Race. A lineage of immortals. Their nature only became clear once I saw them, for they weren’t biological life forms in the traditional sense.

Luminous seeds were scattering across the landscape. These snowy white specks settled on the peaks, the flora, and the stones, quickly expanding until they took the shape of small children, roughly the size of a fist.

“…They are fairies,” Isabella remarked, standing beside me on the Island of God as she took in the sight.

From her perspective, they were undoubtedly ‘Fairies’—beings that once inhabited Pangaea but were now categorized as ‘monsters.’

-Do not mistake us for mere ‘Fairies.’ The ‘Eternal Race’ possesses the potential to ascend into ‘Fairy Dragons.’-

The Divine Skin Hybrid chimed in.

‘Fairy Dragons…!’

The weight of that statement hit me hard. Fairy Dragons were the pinnacle of dragon-kind, shrouded in mystery. They were less like fairies and more like the ultimate form of dragons—entities of legend that possessed wisdom and power far beyond the comprehension of standard dragons.

Essentially, every one of those seeds could become a ‘Fairy Dragon.’ If even a fraction of them matured, they could easily topple an entire empire.

‘I understand now why the Eternal Lord sacrificed himself to protect this place.’

It was a treasure worth any price. It truly deserved the name ‘Island of God.’ This place held infinite potential, a force that could potentially rival even Destruction itself.

This was the legacy derived from the ‘Heart of the Iron-Blooded Lord.’ If the other ‘Doors’ held similar power, the implications were staggering.

It was at that moment.

-But… this is peculiar. We of the ‘Eternal Race’ usually require vast stretches of time to mature…-

The Divine Skin Hybrid looked puzzled. Was the Angel of Blessing responsible? The maturation of the Eternal Race was proceeding at an unnatural pace. However, the growth wasn’t uniform. The closer a member was to my position, the slower they developed. In fact, they seemed unable to even get near me, as if my presence was too overwhelming for them to bear.

The anomalies continued.

《The ‘Angel of Blessing’ is removing you.》
《This is an emergency protocol to ensure the proper development of the ‘Eternal Race.’》
《A ‘Completed One’ is barred from the island.》

…I, the actual master of the island, was being kicked out.

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The reason for my eviction and the connection between the Island of God and Earth—I needed to understand the link. I logged out to investigate.

“…Your ability to adapt is truly something.”

Slurp!

I took a sip of hot Americano and surveyed my surroundings. I was at the cafe near my home, the same spot where I’d previously encountered my ex, Kim Seo-yeon, and Kim Hana. The shop was packed, and while the coordinates were identical, the reality was shifted.

The space had been significantly renovated and expanded. The sign now read ‘God’s Coffee,’ and the staff weren’t human at all—they were ‘Blood-Demons.’

“Indeed. In accordance with the Great God’s desires, we have chosen to blend in with the ‘human’ population.”

Black-Stained Alkar stood at my side, speaking with deep respect. He claimed the entire transformation was for my sake. I could accept their new looks, voices, and mannerisms, but one detail bothered me.

“How did you afford this building?”

The entire structure was now under the control of the Blood-Demon Race. Actually, it wasn’t just this one building; the entire neighborhood seemed to be under their thumb.

“We traded the stones found within the ‘Dragon Vein.’”

“…I see.”

The ‘stones’ from the Dragon Vein were essentially high-grade mana cores. Because the Dragon Vein was a concentrated source of power, even the smallest pebbles within it were saturated with mana. Since mana cores from Pangaea usually couldn’t be brought to Earth, the only way to get them was by hunting monsters during incursions.

The market value for such items on Earth was astronomical. They had effectively bought up the local real estate using what amounted to gravel from their home world.

‘They’re acting as my shield.’

The motive was clear. They had migrated here solely to safeguard me. Alkar’s entire battalion had relocated to Eunpyeong-gu, passing themselves off as humans without raising any alarms.

“How are you avoiding detection?”

They were obviously non-human. Any player with high-level appraisal or observation skills should have seen through the ruse. There had to be a trick.

“It is the work of Lucaria-nim. She bestowed a ‘Hallucination’ blessing upon every Blood-Demon on the surface to ensure our secrecy.”

That explained it perfectly. Even a transcendent-rank player would struggle to pierce Lucaria’s illusions. Furthermore, Black-Stained Alkar himself felt like a powerhouse, despite his mundane appearance.

Wait… was his look really mundane?

“Why… that specific look?”

“D-Does it displease you? O Great God, forgive me for offending your sight. I shall offer my life in atonement this instant!”

…Why was he completely bald?

I didn’t have the heart to ask. His reaction was far too dramatic for a simple fashion question.

“No. It looks… striking.”

“T-Thank you!”

The man was a walking heart attack of intensity.

‘Anyway.’

I looked out the window. A massive banner was draped across the building across the street.

—Our savior, the pride of South Korea, we adore you, Park Tae-woo!—
—(News) The Relic City Rundella aligns with South Korea! (Congratulations)—

It looked like a political campaign. I almost thought Park Tae-woo was running for local office.

Park Tae-woo. The top-ranked player in the country and head of the Hero Alliance. Back when Isera attacked, I had handed him the Relic City Rundella as payment for bringing Lucaria to me.

I rubbed my chin thoughtfully.

‘I have to find the gateway to the Island of God.’

The island was linked to Earth, but it wasn’t immediately obvious where. If the system said a ‘Completed One’ couldn’t enter, there had to be specific entry requirements.

‘…Either a level cap or some unfulfilled prerequisite.’

Those were the most likely barriers. And the highest concentration of people meeting those criteria would be…

‘I should head there.’

The headquarters of the Hero Alliance, led by Park Tae-woo.

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South Korea, Hero Alliance HQ.

In a plush office, a woman stared out at the training grounds, looking utterly exhausted by boredom.

“Ha-ap!”
“Hya-ap!”

Below, two men were locked in a duel. To her, it looked like toddlers playing with sticks. She let out a heavy sigh.

‘Pathetic.’

Basara, the Seventh Monarch. The ruler of the Seventh Demon Realm was currently killing time on Earth. Having joined the Hero Alliance, she was acting as a proctor for Park Tae-woo, vetting the new talent.

The job was far more grueling than she’d imagined—mostly because the ‘talent’ was so lacking it was painful to watch. Their lack of ability made her want to weep rather than grade them.

‘Wilhelm. Your world is truly a wasteland.’

Earth was a far cry from Pangaea. She’d hoped for something unique from these humans, but… it seemed a brilliant light like Wilhelm’s didn’t exist in this realm either.