The reason why they were unable to stand at the top was for one reason.

They did not have overwhelming power.

However, it was now possible for them to possess that power.

It may not be perfect, but it was more than sufficient for them to take the initiative.

'If we were to monopolize this power….'

It would be sufficient for them to take the initiative and take control of those who were coming up from the elevator.

However, Belphegor soon shook his head.

"What nonsense. Didn't you see those guys? There's not one, but two of them."

Belphegor muttered in a weak voice as he mentioned the men who had disappeared under the hole.

Indeed, their power was certainly great. With this power, even the captured John Stone would be crushed. However, those guys from before were on a completely different realm.

At least one stage. No, those two had at least more than two stages of power between them.

They were the ones that had broken the barrier of 6-Star.

'... I have no confidence to win.'

Belphegor muttered helplessly.

Arentel with a frustrated expression spoke.

"Hey, you old man. Stop thinking so complicated. You should be relieved it's only two of them."

"...?"

"A while ago,.. They were fighting at almost even terms. Then, no matter who wins, the other person will be in a total wreck."

Belphegor's expression slowly loosened from Arentel's words.

Seeing that Belphegor was agreeing with him, Arentel continued his words with excitement.

"You could try and take control of this giant structure while they are busy fighting. Well… earlier I heard that this was some sort of s.p.a.ces.h.i.+p. Then, there must be a c.o.c.kpit while the two men are fighting…"

Before Arentel could even finish his words, Belphegor sprang up from his place.

"Let's move. We'll separate into teams."

This was not the time for them to dawdle around.

If they were going to do this, they needed to be sure. A part of them will move to gather information and intel about Noah while the two are fighting, while the rest will observe the fight between the two monsters in order for them to achieve their objective.

Seeing Belphegor like this, Arentel laughed.

"Very good."

Soon…

Booooooooooooooooooom!

Hundreds of Adventurers with red tattoos on their necks began to split apart from the group and descended through Noah's interior which had been drilled through by the fight between the two monsters.

The person that was leading the charge to observe the fight between the two men was Belphegor since it would be very troubling for his subordinates to try and observe. At times like this, if he didn't take the lead, no one would acknowledge him.

'Yes. It's right that I'm the one that should go.'

With his newfound strength, it shouldn't be too difficult to observe and retreat.

He was also personally curious which of the two would win.

No matter who wins, his actions were predetermined.

'Let's go.'

Taking a deep breath, Belphegor accelerated down the tunnel. It wasn't difficult to find them since he just had to go through the penetrated tunnels.

Before long…

Ruuuuuuumble!

Baaaaaaaaaaaaaang!

Upon arriving in the s.p.a.ce filled with shockwaves and roars, Belphegor swallowed.

It was literally the scene of a great fight.

The ominous energy that was being emanated by the black s.p.a.ce was being ripped apart by the collision of the two.

Seeing this scene unfold, Belphegor gave orders to those behind him and breathed out thinly before beginning to camouflage their presence.

'It's… close? No, is one side being pushed back? If one side is being pushed back, this is complicated.'

Belpehgor muttered, watching the scene of dark red energy collide with the black and blue.

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Ruuuuuuuuuumble!

The silver-colored sword with the shape of thunder fell from the top to bottom.

At the same time…

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip!

The sky near the core of the expanded room was being ripped apart by the trajectory of the blade, heading straight at Hansoo.

Soon…

Booooooooooooom!

A large roar shook out as it collided with the s.h.i.+eld Hansoo was holding.

Ruuuuuuuuumble!

Clementine jokingly attacked a few more times seeing Hans...o...b..ing pushed back with his silver sword.

Whenever he raised the silver blade in his hand, the air was cracking before falling towards him like a meteorite.

Hansoo had to receive all of these shocks.

Booooooooooooom!

Boom!

Hansoo frowned blocking the attacks with his hammer and axe.

'He's getting stronger.'

Normally, you should be exhausted the more you attack. However, he was getting livelier. There was only one phenomenon that could explain this. It was the Red Jades that were slowly beginning to s.h.i.+ne.

The moment Hansoo looked over at the 18 Red Jades…

"How is it? It's nice, isn't it?"

Clementine, who stopped attacking for a while, smiled at Hansoo. As if he had met a rival worth fighting against, it was a voice without much hatred.

Hansoo grinned as he listened to the voice of the man who he was unaware whether it was a tone of elegance that he was innately born with or confidence.

"This is clearly worth seeing."

The 18 Red Suns were swirling beneath their feet. The Red Jades were orbing, as if they had been stimulated by something, spreading a bright red light across the room.

It was a picturesque sight.

He had never seen such a sight in his previous life.

His interruption had prevented Noah from operating, and in that time, the invasion of the Abyss completely destroyed Noah itself.

It was the first time for him to look deep into Noah as well.

The only problem was that he was not in a great situation.

Ruuuuuuuuuuuuuumble!

As each Red Sun activated, the energy that was in Clementine's body was gradually building up.

The greatest source of strength that he had was the energy supplied to him by Noah.

As Noah's own energy was being activated, his available energy supply itself was going up as well.

Seeing Hansoo like this, Hansoo smiled.

"Surrender. It's over now."

As time pa.s.sed, he would grow stronger.

However, Hansoo was different.

As time pa.s.sed, he would grow more and more tired.

Hansoo smiled from his words.

"So… I intend to finish this before then."

'With this, I should be able to use it.'

He wasn't thinking of playing along for anything.

Seeing that the Immortal Soul having recovered his body and mana to some extent, Hansoo uttered a brief word.

"Come out."

The voice was too quiet and brief for the curious Clementine to hear.

If someone were to see this, they might consider him a madman.

However, surprisingly, a response came out from Hansoo's words inside.

It was an empty word.

As Hansoo nodded at his quest, the presence inside, Barmamunt spoke in a calm voice.

It was the power of one of the Thirteen Demons.

First, if he were to descend, in compensation, he would never be able to use the demon's power again.

Hansoo chuckled from his remark.

"Once I win, I don't need to use your power again. Come out."

The moment the conversation ended…

Rooooooooooooooooooooooar!

Changes began to take place in Hansoo's body.

The balance of red, gold and black energy that had been harmoniously mixed was being shattered as the strong energy quickly caused the entire body to be dyed in black.

It wasn't just black, but a sticky black that looked like it would suck you in the moment you put your eyes upon it.

His murderous aura and l.u.s.t for combat increased.

Feeling this change, he whispered out one final remark.

"Fight hard or else your precious contractor will be gone."

That was his last sentence.

From the drastic transformation, Hansoo's expression began to turn bizarrely.

The playfulness that had remained at the end had disappeared and was replaced with cruelty.

Soon…

A short word came from Hansoo's changed face.

"Look who's talking."

Hansoo, no Barmamunt, that muttered in his voice coldly laughed.