I’m realizing again just how strong my master is.

The overwhelming power emanating from her skill is unmistakable.

No, it’s clear even without using any techniques; she is undeniably powerful.

Just watching her casually glide through the air, I can tell she is on a completely different level from others.

She isn’t moving too quickly, but it’s as if there are no obstacles in her path; she flies effortlessly through the air.

The only reason she has slowed down is out of consideration for me.

If Baek Yeon-young were to run at full speed, I would be like a lost lizard.

It would be fortunate if I merely fell; there’s a chance I might face a technique that could sever my head.

Thinking about it makes me a little scared.

I need to grab onto something.

“...Heeya. Do you understand what that means?”

“Gegekk.”

I don’t know anything, Great Aunt.

I’m just holding onto the hem of her clothes.

“Alright. Just hold on.”

“Gegekk.”

My generous master, Baek Yeon-young, allowed me to settle in more comfortably.

With that little bit of extra freedom, I decided to think things through in her warm embrace.

When I have time like this, I should observe.

“Gegekk.”

**Kkae-tae-chang.**

【Gomodo-Rania LV20】  
HP: 1110/5110  
MP: 230/1630  

Unfortunately, I didn’t level up from this battle.

Baek Yeon-young dealt the finishing blow to Gechal-goatal, not me.

If I had even a little strength left, I would have bitten Gechal-goatal's weakened body to finish him off.

It’s a pity.

If I had eaten even his corpse, my level would have increased tremendously. But that wasn’t an option either.

The reason is simple: eating meat consumed by the power of Taese would likely have terrible consequences.

Thus, the corpse didn’t go into anyone’s stomach and was neatly incinerated by Baek Yeon-young’s Sammae-jinhwa.

The inner core was recovered by her.

Isn’t there anything I gained from this war?

One could think that, but there were plenty of gains.

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【Skills】  
「Eungsa-saengsabak」「Yongjo-su」「Soryong-deungcheonbo」「Soju-cheon」「Baekdok-bulchim」「Gaegeoksimbup」「Byeokho-gong」「Goryong-gak」  
「Yongrin LV10」「Yeokrin LV5」「Poison Generation LV10」「Poison Gathering LV8」 「Yonghyeol LV1」……  
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Looking at my skill list.

How was I able to deal a significant blow to Gechal-goatal in this battle?

Heaven and Earth, I realized what the red-eyed woman's words meant when she attempted to teach the Snake Queen.

It wasn’t about skills or martial arts.

It was simply enlightenment.

Once I grasped that one thing, I began to understand how to utilize my inner power.

Realization often leads to further realizations.

I vaguely became aware of the martial arts left behind by the first Heavenly Demon etched on the walls.

「Eungsa-saengsabak」  
This martial art was created by observing the battle between the snake and the hawk.  
Raise the right hand like the head of a snake, and the left hand takes the form of the hawk's claws, while unfolding the golden energy law.  
It consists of a total of 72 basic techniques, characterized by versatile attacks and defenses.

**Eungsa-saengsabak.**

**Yongjo-su** involves swinging broadly before tearing apart the enemy; this technique allows the user to execute both attack and defense movements with both hands.

I could use Yongjo-su for a decisive strike.

For countering an opponent’s attack, I’d use Eungsa-saengsabak.

I should be able to use them according to the situation.

With an additional hand attack technique, I can now employ a variety of strategies.

This isn’t the end of the martial arts recorded by the Heavenly Demon.

From what I've seen, there are many more techniques left.

The one I’ve acquired this time is just one.

As I train further, I will surely understand the remaining passages.

So is this the end of what I’ve gained this time?

Not at all.

I acquired something I never dared to hope for.

**Geongon-daenai.**

It is a powerful martial art that moves heaven and earth.

Even someone unfamiliar with martial arts like me understands its might.

Of course, it wasn’t officially registered in my skill list; I was only able to use it briefly because I understood the essence of Heaven and Earth, the words of the red-eyed woman.

It was a technique I could use only once due to a convergence of coincidences.

However, that moment has now become a thing of the past.

I witnessed Baek Yeon-young’s completed **Geongon-daenai.**

Even seeing her martial arts, it is impossible for me to replicate it using **Yeokrin.**

I must have some degree of understanding of the principles.

However, I used an incomplete **Geongon-daenai** once.

This means I can reproduce that technique if I use **Yeokrin.**

While I won’t reach the level of controlling the direction of power like Baek Yeon-young, it would still be sufficient to amplify my potential in a moment.

If I can replicate **Geongon-daenai,** I can use **Gaegeok-sinbup.**

I must go through this process to use it, but its power is guaranteed.

Gechal-goatal, who was engulfed by the power of Taese, was seen spitting blood.

Of course, the problem is that using it even once would leave me out cold.

Still, having an ace up my sleeve isn’t a bad thing.

With continuous training, I might be able to use it again.

“I have much to teach you. Once you recover, I will personally pass on various skills.”

“Gegekk.”

Baek Yeon-young’s teachings.

Honestly, I know she’s not very good at teaching, but maybe I can understand it now, given my current state.

“Not just martial arts, but also that bad habit of yours…”

“Gegekk?”

What does that mean?

Well, she probably means my habit of using power, right?

If that’s the case, I can understand.

It’s getting a bit chilly, considering I’m just sticking my head out.

I should go back in.

Soft and squishy.

* * *

We arrived at the Heavenly Demon Cult.

I want to describe this grand spectacle, but I can’t.

According to my master, there’s no need to hide my body, but there’s no benefit in being too obvious.

In other words, it was the same as saying to delve deeper into her embrace, and a well-behaved disciple wouldn’t go against their master’s words.

Unfortunately, that means I couldn’t absorb the scenery of the Heavenly Demon Cult with my eyes.

“Gegekk.”

Of course, I’m always seeing something equally breathtaking.

“You’ve arrived.”

Baek Yeon-young grabbed my tail and lifted me up.

“Gegekk.”

I expressed my reluctance to part with the softness.

Now that I had a little more time, thinking of the familiar faces I would see made my heart race.

I wonder if they’ve been eating properly without me?

Baek Yeon-young released my tail, and I landed immediately.

It was quite a spacious room.

The furniture scattered around wasn’t overly extravagant, but it certainly wasn’t old.

Sweet and bitter smells mingled in the air.

It was probably the scent of medicines used to treat Nephila Jurashica.

My nose tingled.

**Dang So-young.**

You must have had a hard time too.

“Hmm… I can’t eat anymore…”

I heard someone mumbling in their sleep.

Could that voice be **Dang** what’s-her-name?

I glanced at the bed, and something was stirring in there.

“Lord Daehyeok… Bring the Windy…”

Ah, come on.

What a charmed life.

If it weren’t for the fact that someone was about to die outside, I’d almost envy her.

*Thud!*

I smacked the butt of **Dang So-young.**

“…Eung? Hmmm…. Lord Daehyeok’s scales… If I take them… I’ll be rich…”

Yeah, go on. Sleep.

**Dang So-young** was sleeping soundly, rolling over with a small chest rising and falling.

It looked like she was having a good dream.

“Keyeek?”

Suddenly, everyone froze.

Slender legs.

Tiger-like patterns.

And a captivating… no, fearsome red gaze.

It was **Nephila Jurashica.**

“Gegekk!”

It seemed her body had mostly recovered.

“Keye.”

Nephila gracefully bowed.

“Keye…”

**Dang So-young** and I exchanged incredulous glances as we witnessed her action.

We were lucky to be safe, and she was not merciful towards those who mistreated me.

“Keyeek!”

Nephila charged towards me.

**Dang So-young** and **Dang So-young** were in the same boat.

“Gegegekk!”

Wait!

I’ll explain everything!

“Keyeek!”

No, don’t go there!

 

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