Return of the Sword God-Rank Civil Servant novel Chapter 56

- “Kiiiiiiieeee!!”

The Bulgasal, woken from its slumber, began to roar.

It wasn’t crying out in pain but rather in anger. It had been sleeping peacefully, filled and drowsy after a heavy meal, only to be rudely awakened. The deafening sound echoed through the mine, causing it to shake violently, as though an earthquake had struck.

The first to be alarmed were the nearby Earthkeeper Kobolds.

“Kiiirrr!”

“Kieeee!”

To the Earthkeeper Kobolds, Bulgasal was a disastrous existence. No matter their numbers, they couldn’t hope to confront such a mysterious and terrifying creature. They had long since learned to avoid it at all costs.

In the past, they had tried to reclaim ownership of the mine, risking everything for their kin’s survival. However, they had suffered massive casualties, with over half of their forces annihilated without even scratching the creature. After that, they had chosen to coexist quietly, abandoning any hope of confrontation.

The Kobolds avoided outsiders, considering them a threat. If they lost their refuge, with Bulgasal already looming over them, they would have nowhere else to go.

“Aaahhh!”

“Isn’t this whole place going to collapse?!”

Next to react in panic was Nexus’s raid team stationed at the rear. Not knowing of Bulgasal’s presence, they had been anxiously waiting for Suho, growing more fearful by the second. Gu Yeon-hwa, in particular, was especially worried.

‘Where on earth is he? Is he even alive?’

But they decided to wait, trusting Suho’s instructions. Gu Yeon-hwa and the raid team resolved to stay for at least twelve hours, holding onto the hope that he would return.

*Thump! Thump!*

The Bulgasal began to rise. It was larger than any golem or Ent Suho had previously encountered. Its skin was tougher than even those of the twisted forest golems. As it stood, it glared down at Suho with a look of utter irritation, enraged that such a lowly creature would dare interrupt its rest.

Once more, the Bulgasal let out a furious cry.

- “Kiiieeeeee!!”

[The Bulgasal is using Boss-level Fear.]

An alert from the system appeared.

But.

[Dragon’s Blood is activated.]

[Due to the Dragon’s Mentality effect, the Fear is negated.]

Even a creature as formidable as Bulgasal could not match the potency of Dragon Fear. Suho merely stood still, his hair and clothes slightly ruffled by the wind pressure, showing no reaction.

Bulgasal, intrigued by Suho’s calm demeanor, began to chuckle. This was the first time it had ever encountered such a strange creature. Out of curiosity, it decided to put Suho to the test.

*Whoomp—*

Bulgasal inflated its cheeks, preparing to unleash something massive. Seeing this, Suho promptly summoned his Blood Sword.

[Blood Weapon is activated.]

The crimson sword emerged from his hand. Bulgasal smirked, amused that this tiny creature dared to draw a weapon against it.

Alright, let’s see how long you can keep up this arrogance, thought the Bulgasal, as it finally spat out a massive projectile.

[Bulgasal uses Steel Spit.]

The projectile was exactly what it sounded like—Bulgasal had gathered minerals stored within its body, molded them into steel, and spat them out at high speed. The destructive power was immense, the projectile speeding toward Suho like a cannonball.

Yet Suho didn’t evade. Instead, he raised his arms and stretched his Blood Sword like a staff, wielding it with ease.

[Steel Cutter is activated.]

The extended Blood Sword, empowered by Steel Cutter, met the projectile with a swift slash.

*Slice!*

“......!”

Bulgasal’s eyes widened in shock. It wondered if it was seeing things due to its prolonged sleep. But no, this tiny creature had extended its sword and, with a single swing, cut through the steel projectile it had launched with full force—something that no one had ever blocked or destroyed before.

With a resounding impact, the split steel projectile embedded itself in the walls on either side, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Suho retracted the Blood Sword, thinking to himself, ‘It was worth gathering blood from those Kobolds.’

Unlike Ents and golems, the Kobolds had blood he could use, which now served him well. With a quick circular sweep of his sword, Suho dispersed the dust, revealing Bulgasal’s stunned face.

*Prrrk!*

Bulgasal’s shock didn’t last long, however, as it soon grew enraged. Its massive, bloated cheeks trembled with fury. Then, just like a rhino, it charged at Suho with all its might.

“Crazy beast.”

It seemed Bulgasal now intended to use its own body as a weapon. Seeing the creature charge, Suho prepared himself, his body filling with strength as he focused on his legs, his movement speed reaching blinding levels.

*Crash!*

The spot where Suho had been standing exploded as Bulgasal’s head struck the ground, causing the mine to quake again. But Suho, unfazed, had already moved out of its path. He scaled the walls, leaping higher and higher until he was above the creature.

[Leap is activated.]