Martial Arts Returnee's Game Broadcast

Chapter 120

1.

Hae Eung-eung’s sincerity melted Arachne's frozen heart.

"Did you succeed?"

[It was quite a struggle, but yes, I succeeded.]

Even after abandoning the Blood Ranger’s curse,

she had achieved her long-awaited goal.

The emperor's assassination.

A dream shared by countless martial artists,

a dream of the oppressed citizens suffering under the emperor's tyranny,

something that everyone believed was impossible,

yet she had succeeded in the end.

‘It’s a shame that the martial arts leader finished before I could make my move, though.’

If we had to count, it was half a success.

However, the downfall of both the emperor and the martial arts alliance had been accomplished.

"I envy you. I wish I could do that too."

[It might not be too late.]

Hae Eung-eung gently stroked Arachne’s massive leg segments and quietly moved her brush.

[I'll help you find a way to break free of the gods' curse.]

"It’s impossible."

[I've already done the impossible before.]@@@@

Arachne had to admit that.

Killing the emperor, who wielded god-like absolute power and was the ruler of an entire world, was nothing short of overcoming the impossible.

[That’s true for you too. If a human can defeat a god, why can’t they break a curse from one?]

"If it wasn’t for you, I’d have decapitated that arrogant head by now."

Slap

Arachne blinked her eyes in surprise as Hae Eung-eung slapped the huge leg with her palm.

[Don’t speak such words. Words corrupt the body, and the body corrupts the mind. If the mind is corrupted, the soul becomes ill.]

"Are you stupid? I’m a monster. What do you expect? Do you want me to act sweet in front of a man?"

[Don’t forget who you were when you were human. If you recall your memories and feelings from then, the things you need to say will come to you naturally.]

It wasn’t difficult.

After hearing Hae Eung-eung's words and receiving comfort, many memories and emotions had already resurfaced.

"I never act sweet."

[Neither do I.]

"I can’t admit when someone is better than me."

[Neither can I.]

"If I’m not the best, I’ll destroy everything."

[Maybe I’ll do the same...?]

"Fool. I was just kidding."

It wasn’t fair to joke like that with a body of her size.

Hae Eung-eung made a slightly sulky face, and Arachne chuckled at her unexpected cuteness.

‘Just a moment ago, you acted like a mother, and now you’re puffing up your cheeks like a younger sister. You’re really lacking a few heads in age.’

Such cuteness should be illegal.

With a softened expression, Arachne gently moved her leg and playfully tapped Hae Eung-eung’s puffed cheeks.

The tension that had once existed between them vanished like it had never been there.

"If I were to spare your life and let you go, how would you help me then?"

[Arachne, based on your example, the gate also creates monsters from human history, legends, and myths.]

This hinted at a significant truth.

[Eventually, the gods of Olympus will appear as well.]

Arachne’s mood shifted dramatically.

Her once calm demeanor abruptly changed, and an aura of hostility that could send shivers down one’s spine began to rise.

The humans below trembled in fear.

Hae Eung-eung looked down at them, concerned.

Arachne, seeing this, naturally withdrew her malice.

"Why? Why are you helping a monster like me?"

[Because when I needed help, I wanted someone to reach out to me.]

Now she understood.

How desperately she had longed for a helping hand.

How deeply she had yearned for it.

Even without speaking or asking, sometimes you realize it after receiving help.

That was the same for Arachne now.

In reality, Arachne didn’t push away the tiny hand that stroked her massive front leg.

‘She may not know, but her heart must already know.’

It was the truthful touch Arachne had long desired.

When her talents shone the brightest, when she recounted that brilliance,

unlike the cowardly humans who had abandoned her after she fell into the deepest darkness,

Hae Eung-eung had always been there, acknowledging her, even if she was not the best, staying by her side as a true companion.

This longing had been fulfilled like a miracle, and Arachne had grown emotionally.

If Hae Eung-eung and Arachne had fought with all their power, exhausted, they wouldn’t have been able to resist the ominous retrieval magic.

But now that the situation had settled, there was an unsettling feeling that lingered, an uneasy sense that something wasn’t right.

"I don’t know. But I think I understand. If we had been dragged in there, we’d never have come out again."

Hae Eung-eung realized the truth.

Arachne could not stay in this gate forever.

[We’ll make sure to prepare safety measures as soon as possible.]

"Can’t I go out too?"

Like a pet watching its owner leave,

Arachne’s sorrowful look was unmistakable.

"Sorry to interrupt while you're deep in conversation, but there’s a problem."

Min Woo-seong pointed toward the entrance of the boss room.

"The Asan Guild’s people are outside the boss room."

[So what?]

"They’ve blocked the door outside, performing a ritual for our deaths. I can hear them interviewing us as if we’re dying."

Such demonic actions were unbelievable.

It really seemed like they were determined to have everyone inside killed.

"I even heard the voices of Kim Chang-sik and the entertainers from Myungho Entertainment. It looks like the Asan Guild is planning a media play now."

"Do you think so too?"

"Been through this kind of thing more than once."

Shinseonggak coldly stared at the boss room entrance, his voice darkened.

"If things get difficult in the boss room, block the escape route, come out first, and tell them everyone inside is dead. Then, you take all the credit."

"Does that still happen?!"

"Looks like Han Chae-rin has raised the entertainers well. It’s a frequent occurrence these days. Even Myungho Guild’s Guildmaster Lee Myungho fell victim to the same scheme."

Nana-se collapsed helplessly, sitting down in despair.

"We’re all going to die..." "Pathetic. This human fight is so foolish."

"Arachne. Are you going to help us? You look pretty exhausted yourself."

Arachne arrogantly lifted her head.

"Who do you think I am? I am Lydia's greatest craftsman and the ruler of this gate."

She raised one of her claws and sliced through the cocoon that trapped Medusa beneath her.

"Breaking through walls is her specialty."

Released from her cage by Arachne’s hand, Medusa, whose eyes had been glaring at Arachne, now turned her gaze to Hae Eung-eung.

Yet, neither Arachne nor Hae Eung-eung attacked her.

The huge living armor, which had bound Medusa’s body entirely, held her back from moving.

"Oh, this again."

"Another hidden phase? Here?"

If they had gone all the way with Arachne, they would all have been dead.

Everyone nodded in agreement, acknowledging the danger.