Chapter 106: Balrog the Fire Shield (3)
Han-Yeol was trying to summon an intermediate-ranking demon named Balrog, who was a servant of the highest-ranking demon among the seventy-two demons, Baal. Balrog was a very useful shield demon that stood at the frontlines and protected the demon army of Baal. Of course, the demon army meant the lesser-ranking demons and not Baal’s officers.
Anyway, Han-Yeol felt, time and time again whenever he went hunting, that it would be great if he had someone dependable acting as a shield in front. That was when he had decided to comb through the internet in search of a suitable demon.
Wooong!
The sigil drawn with Han-Yeol’s blood glowed bright red before flames started rising out from it.
Fwaaa!
However...
“...”
Contrary to Han-Yeol’s expectations, no demon emerged from the sigil. Instead, a small ember that did not look particularly special was in its place.
‘What’s that? Don’t tell me the summoning failed...?’?Han-Yeol wondered when he had unexpectedly failed to summon the demon. He was quite perplexed and embarrassed after nothing appeared from the sigil.
Murmur... Murmur...?
“What is Han-Yeol Hunter-nim doing?”
“Is he lighting a campfire?”
“Shh!?Hunters have great hearing! He can hear you!”
It was unavoidable for the Mulan crew to start whispering among themselves anxiously after seeing Han-Yeol standing there in a daze.
This hunting party was formed with only one Hunter, which was Han-Yeol, and anything happening to him was akin to the entire hunting party being wiped out. In short, the Mulan crew members could not help but feel anxious at the death sentence approaching them.
Fortunately, Han-Yeol was not as affected as he appeared to be. While regaining his composure, he decided to let the matter go. ‘Haa... I guess it can’t be helped. I might have failed this time, but next time I’ll definitely...’
Then, just as he was about to turn around and walk away from the signal, he heard the sound of something cutting through the air.
Shwiiiiik!
Han-Yeol’s sensitive ears immediately picked up where the sound was coming from, and it was coming from...
‘Above!’?
Shiiing! Whoosh!
Shwiiiik!
Han-Yeol immediately reacted to the danger he sensed from above. He pulled out his sword while materializing his chain with the mace attached at the end, which was the form he regularly used these days. Then, he prepared to clash against whatever was coming from above.
He activated Demon Eyes to inspect the identity of the threat from above but...he ended up muttering without even realizing it. “Huh?”
Yoo-Bi and the rest of the Mulan crew members panicked at the sight of the threat from above.
“Kyaaaahk!”
“M-Monster!”
“It’s dangerous!”
“E-Everyone! Run away!”
They started screaming after seeing a monster flying down from above. It was a totally unexpected situation and Han-Yeol seemed out of it, and this caused widespread panic the moment they spotted the monster.
“Calm down, everyone!” Yoo-Bi shouted as she tried her best to calm the panicking girls.
However, there was no way that they would be able to calm down so easily. After all, panic and fear were the most instinctive and difficult emotions for humans to control, especially when they felt their lives were in danger.
However, Han-Yeol continued staring at the monster with his mouth open despite the widespread panic spreading throughout his party.
Crash!
The monster landed on the ground and kicked up a cloud of dust around him.
[Kwahahaha! Who dares to call this old veteran?!]
Shwaaaak!
The monster spread out his wings and stood in an imposing manner. His presence alone was more than enough to overwhelm everybody else.
Han-Yeol knew very well who this monster was. ‘Balrog.’
[Is it you? Are you the human who summoned me?]
‘Yes, that is correct. I have summoned you to the human world in hopes of entering into a contract with you,’?Han-Yeol replied.
[I see. However, you will need to know that I will only enter into contracts that are combat related. You better send me back right now if you’re going to ask me to do something silly. Don’t waste my time. Mark my words.]
Balrog started off by sending a stern warning to Han-Yeol.
Nothing else mattered to Balrog. In fact, his entire life revolved around combat even in the demon world, and he was always the vanguard of Baal’s demon army.
However, this was also the reason that Han-Yeol was able to summon him luckily. n0vELusb.c0m
‘Ah, that is a relief then. I summoned you, Balrog-nim, with combat in mind. I would like to request you to be my shield.’
[Oh! That sounds good! I like your request! I like it! Kwahaha! I shall become your shield and protect you from every attack aimed at you!]
The reason that Han-Yeol had summoned Balrog was solely because of the fact that the demon was a Tanker with powerful defensive skills. Han-Yeol did not initially search with Balrog in mind, but he knew that this was the demon he needed the moment he read about him.
Balrog was a demon that used fire. He carried a spear formed out of a fire in his right hand and carried nothing in his left hand. However, a huge rectangular shield would form from his flames once he activated his ability.
The Fire Shield Protector of the Demon Army was Balrog’s other nickname.
‘Will you be willing to enter into a contract with me?’?Han-Yeol asked.
[Yes, I think it will be fun to fight in the human world and not in the demon world for a change. I can already feel my body itching! Human! Where are your enemies?!]
Fwaaaa!
The flames surrounding Balrog did not come from his spear or his left arm, but rather, he was more like a flame demon that was conjured out of flames himself.
Ding!
[You have successfully contracted with the Flame Demon, Balrog, who thirsts for blood and battles.]
‘Alright! I did it!’?Han-Yeol rejoiced inwardly.
He was initially troubled when nothing came out from the sigil. Now, he could not help but be relieved after Balrog had emerged from it and he had successfully contracted him.
‘Oh right, what should I offer you in exchange, Balrog-nim?’?Han-Yeol asked.
[Hmm... I completely forgot about that... I have to ask for something in return, right? Kwahaha!]
‘Ah...hahaha...’?Han-Yeol let out an awkward laugh while feeling slightly worried that Balrog might be a bit ‘lacking’ somewhere.
[Alright, let’s set it as mana stones. I will continue to become your shield as long as you consistently offer me a certain amount of mana stones.]
‘Yes, I understand. I will be offering you mana stones in return.’
[Sounds good! Great!]?Balrog let out a burst of laughter as he frivolously nodded.
For him, the mana stones were just a means of maintaining the contract. What was important to him was the fact that he was going to be able to get a taste of combat in the human world. He could not be happier about being summoned to the human world and being given the chance to fight to his heart’s content as he was slowly starting to get bored of the demon world.
“What the heck? Did Han-Yeol Hunter-nim summon another demon?”
The fact that Han-Yeol had the ability to summon demons was already widely known. However, everyone witnessing him summon a demon in front of their eyes could not help but be shocked once again.
“Wow, I think I’ve seen that demon somewhere before...?”
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