The Riddle-Loving Cat (Pseudo-God) harbors murderous intent toward you.
Episode 293: God's Atlantis
The Riddle-Loving Cat (Pseudo-God) harbors murderous intent toward you.
I executed the Heavenly Demon Step, sidestepping the Sphinx's massive paw.
Boom!
The ground cratered, leaving a paw-shaped imprint at least three centimeters deep.
"You never intended to solve the riddle from the start, did you, Nyang? Isn't that right, Nyang?"
"..."
She was right. But it was also true that I didn't know the answer to her riddle.
In the original work, the protagonist, Kang Myungjin, deliberately answered incorrectly despite knowing the answer.
The Sphinx possessed an ability that grew stronger each time her riddle was solved, fueled by the irrational resentment of having her riddles answered. One correct answer doubled her strength, two quadrupled it.
However, if the opponent solves all three riddles, the Sphinx acknowledges defeat and clears the path.
Conversely, if the opponent fails to solve even a single riddle, the Sphinx deems them pathetic and weakens considerably.
I must have grown stronger. The Sphinx seems so weak now.
Demonic Heavenly Art: Heavenly Demon Asura.
Demonic Heavenly Energy flickered like black flames around my hands.
"Kyahhh! This energy feels so unsettling, nyang!"
The Sphinx reacted unexpectedly violently, its hostility toward me intensifying. Yet, the Sphinx itself didn't grow stronger.
"Kyak! Kyak!"
The Sphinx frantically swung its forepaws at me. Though seemingly weak, the power contained within those paws was not to be underestimated. A direct hit could prove dangerous even for me.
"Should I just rip off that fucking cat's nuts?"
"Kyak! No one touches my nuts, nyang! Die, nyang!"
Evading the Sphinx's attacks wasn't difficult. It was merely fast, and its attack patterns were laughably simple. Instead of reacting to its movements, I anticipated them and dodged accordingly.
Bang!
As the Sphinx swung its paw, a flying stone fragment struck its face, causing it to stumble slightly and trap itself. Seizing the opportunity, I stepped on its paw and leaped forward, positioning myself directly in front of its face.
I clenched my right fist, veins bulging as I poured every ounce of my strength into it. The Demonic Heavenly Energy, which had been flickering like flames, began to condense rapidly into my fist.
Demonic Heavenly Art: Dragon Fist.
I swung my fist, striking the Sphinx between its eyes.
The Demonic Heavenly Energy shot out in a straight line, piercing through the Sphinx's head. From the side, it would have looked like a black laser beam had pierced right through the creature.
The Dragon Fist might appear to be a striking technique, but it's actually a piercing attack. Its penetrating power far surpasses its impact force. In fact, since it fires compressed Demonic Heavenly Energy, it might be more akin to a gun.
"Kyahhh... Aaaah..."
The Sphinx collapsed sideways. But its massive body soon dissolved into light, vanishing without a trace. In its place lay a golden key. I hurriedly picked it up.
Golden Key
The Golden Key can unlock any lock.
Remaining uses: 3
Rank: SS
"What a beautiful sheen."
I stored the Golden Key in my inventory. Its first use was already decided: the top floor of the Pyramid. This key was essential for accessing the highest level.
As I did, I removed the black gloves from my hands. I was about to touch the woman, and I didn't want to do so while wearing gloves.
The amplification effect of Ten Thousand Man Kill is significant. The Dragon Fist's power was stronger than I expected.
The Sphinx's prestige had been instantly shattered because it was weakened by the Atlantis System. If I had faced the Sphinx in its true form, I would have been the one to die.
Just because I easily killed a Pseudo-God doesn't mean I should underestimate the Divine Throne, Kang Myungjin always cautioned himself, he murmured inwardly.
"Huh?"
Kasha, whom he had laid on the ground, was gone. She must have regained consciousness while he was fighting the Sphinx and fled.
She's surprisingly good at hiding her presence. Not surprising for a bandit, I suppose.
He remained calm. The fight with the Sphinx had lasted less than two minutes. How far could someone with her abnormal physique possibly get?
My Attunement (A) Skill reveals the location of my subordinates.
Activating the Skill, he immediately pinpointed her location: hidden behind a wall in a corner.
He used his footwork technique to move toward Kasha.
"Huff!"
Kasha gasped in surprise at the sight of me. She immediately swung her fist at me.
"Die!"
I didn't even need to block. Her fist slowed and stopped just inches from my face, the last of her strength draining away.
"Just give up already."
"Damn it...!"
I caught Kasha's fist and pulled her close, giving her time to push me away if she wanted. Instead, the soft press of her breasts against my chest sent a pleasant shiver through me. Her smooth, supple skin never grew tiresome to touch.
Kasha gritted her teeth and then relaxed her arm, staying in my embrace rather than pulling away.
No, even before that, I couldn't afford to act recklessly in my weakened state. If I moved carelessly and fell into a trap, I'd be helpless and die.
"I'm glad you're finally being honest about what you want, Kasha."
"..."
"Let's try something different this time."
I turned Kasha around, and she settled her smooth back against my chest. I wrapped my arms around her in a back hug, my hands caressing her body. My right hand gripped her full breasts, while my left hand stroked her lower abdomen, tracing the pink heart tattoo there.
"Is this where my seed is overflowing?"
Drip.
Semen leaked from her pussy, trickling down her thighs.
"I know why you're so quiet. After witnessing firsthand how I defeated the Sphinx, you realized even your precious brother couldn't take me down."
"...Kuh."
Licking Kasha's cheek, I fondled her wet pussy beneath the prickly pubic hair.
"How about you finally admit you want me too?"
"...Don't get too cocky. I'll grind that arrogant face of yours into dust the moment I get the chance."
"This isn't a bargain. If your brother and the Bandit Gang stand down, I can spare them."
My mission was to eliminate the Mud Hand Bandit Gang. Killing them would be the simplest solution, but there were other ways to handle it.
"You bastard... bringing that up now?"
"Take it however you want. Right now, you're here with me, and that's all that matters. Don't forget that."
"Fuck..."
Kasha cursed, but she rolled her hips back against me instead of pulling away. I lifted Kasha, and she wrapped herself around me as I slid my cock into her pussy. The position was a bit awkward since we weren't facing each other, but the way her breasts jiggled with each of my movements made it worth enduring the discomfort.
"Haaah!"
We had sex once before moving on.
Thud. Thud. Thud.
More mummies have shown up.
I crushed the mummies that had materialized behind me, their bodies slowly regenerating despite the damage. Seeing them relentlessly revive, I was glad I'd lured the Mud Hand Bandit Gang here.
If it weren't for the Mud Hand Bandit Gang, thousands of mummies in this pyramid would be chasing me alone.
Well, if the Mud Hand Bandit Gang hadn't been stronger than expected, they wouldn't have come to the pyramid in the first place.
"Which way?" the Vice Leader asked a bandit at the fork in the road. The bandit possessed the Unique Trait "Trace Identification (B)." When activated, this Trait made traces on the ground footprints and other marks become vividly visible. However, it only worked on traces less than twelve hours old and couldn't distinguish between traces left by specific individuals.
"Left!" the bandit replied quickly. Since the only visible traces were human footprints, there was no need to differentiate between them.
"Left again! That bastard keeps going left!"
"Let's move!" Ahmad, Chief of the Mud Hand Bandit Gang, shouted.
"Ah! Chief! Don't rush off like that! We don't know what traps might be hidden ahead!"
The bandit gang continued to advance.
They arrived at the site of the battle.
Three of their comrades had died on the way, victims of traps and mummies. But the bandits paid little heed. Death was a constant companion in their lives. It was the Bandit Gang's custom to mourn their fallen comrades upon returning to their hideout.
"Tch. Heavenly Demon, was it? What the hell was that bastard fighting...?"
The Vice Leader frowned. He knew the Heavenly Demon was strong, but he couldn't quite gauge the extent of his power.
"...That Heavenly Demon bastard...!"
Ahmad ground his teeth. His gaze fell upon the semen splattered across the floor, and the scene played out in his mind: the Heavenly Demon had slept with Kasha.
Ahmad's eyes turned bloodshot, and his Mana surged violently.
"Ah, Chief! He's not here, calm down... No, wait! Since you're already pissed, why not wipe out these mummy bastards? The dried-up freaks are disgustingly persistent!"
"Aaaaaaaah!"
Ahmad roared in fury and charged at the mummies. With each swing of his sword, mummy bodies were cleaved into pieces.
The Vice Leader clicked his tongue at Ahmad's outburst. The bandits, on the other hand, froze, unnerved by Ahmad's uncharacteristic behavior.
After what happened to his sister, he can't possibly be thinking straight. This is perfect. The more wary my subordinates become of Ahmad, the easier it will be to oust him from his position as Chief.
They resumed their pursuit of the Heavenly Demon.
"Hah... Hah..."
I entered the fourth chamber, kneading Kasha's breasts.
Rumble.
As soon as I stepped into the room, the stone wall slid shut, sealing the entrance.
"Hngh...! W-what's going on?!"
Kasha, still joined with me, gasped and frantically looked around. The secret chamber was about 5 pyeong (16.5 square meters) in area and 7 meters high.
"No need to panic. It's a trap room."
"A trap room?!"
This pyramid contains three types of chambers:
* False God Chambers: Rooms guarded by False Gods, like Sphinxes. These are the rarest and most dangerous chambers in the pyramid.
* Monster Chambers: Rooms inhabited by monsters. With luck, you might be able to bypass the monsters without fighting.
* Trap Rooms: Chambers that are traps themselves, like the one we're in now.
Drip.
A water droplet fell from the ceiling.
Drip. Drip-drip. Drip.
The raindrops began to fall more frequently.
Tu-tu-tu-tu-tu-tuk!
It became a torrential downpour.
I stood under the refreshing deluge. The water didn't drain away; instead, it pooled on the floor, the level rising steadily. In less than ten seconds, the water had already reached my ankles.
"I-is this... is this what I think it is? Drowning us by filling the room with water?"
"Yep. You're sharp."
I glanced at the smartphone in my left hand. Even though I knew it was waterproof, my eyes kept drifting back to it.
"Hey! Why are you so calm?! We're going to die if this keeps up!"
"Getting scared now that death's actually on the line?"
"I don't want to die with your fucking kid! You moron!"
"We're not going to die. Breathe and stay with me."
"You fucking lunatic! Is that all you ever think about?!"
"Is it because you think you're going to die? Your pussy is clenching even tighter than before."
"Ah, ahh...!"
Kasha, clinging to my body, held on to me tightly.
Soaked to the bone, Kasha was incredibly sexy. Her red hair clung to her face, and her skin was even more slick and glistening than usual. Water dripped from the tips of her stiffly erect nipples.
"Aang...!"
Kasha groaned, her face twisting in a grimace. She seemed both frustrated and resentful at feeling pleasure even in this situation.
"Haaang!"
When my finger brushed against her anus, Kasha's reaction was violent. She arched her back sharply, convulsing.
The water quickly rose to my thighs.
"Br-break the wall...!" Kasha gasped.
"It won't work. This Pyramid isn't that easy to overcome."
Atlantis was no pushover. It wouldn't tolerate such blatant rule-breaking as smashing through walls. After all, this world existed for the amusement of the Divine Thrones.
If we had overwhelming power, it might be possible...
But I didn't possess such strength.
"I'll handle everything. Just hold on to me, Cunt."
"You fucking bastard... hic."
The water reached her neck.
I lay back in the water, floating like I was doing the backstroke. Kasha was above me. I was happy to be her inflatable tube. Of course, our pussy and cock were joined. I arched my hips, reveling in the sex with her.
How could we have sex underwater? Thanks to my Skill, Water's Blessing, I could move freely in the water and even breathe underwater.
"Aah! Hng! Ah...!"
Lost in the throes of passion, Kasha braced herself against my chest with her hands, moving her hips to meet mine. The earlier anxiety had vanished. My calm demeanor seemed to have reassured her, and she answered my rhythm of her own accord.
Lord of the Heavens has donated 3,000 AP.
"My brother would be amazed if he saw you."