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title: "Chapter 350: Evil Sword"
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slug: "ch-350"
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novel: "Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100"
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number: 350
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views: 0
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likes: 0
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wordCount: 1041
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createdAt: "2026-04-13"
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Mark sighed deeply, as if burdened by a weight no one else could carry.
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"It's my fault," he admitted, lowering his gaze. "From the moment my soul was sealed, it started releasing infernal energy. Unconsciously. Constantly. It's never stopped—not for a single moment."
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He clutched his head suddenly, grimacing. "It's still happening. Right now, as we speak, my soul is leaking infernal energy into the world."
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Mark looked back at the altar.
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"And over the centuries… that energy built up. It formed that forcefield. It's the densest concentration of infernal energy in the entire Mourning Depths."
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He looked around at the silent crowd, voice grim.
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"Anyone who tries to step inside that field—poof. Gone. Just like that."
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Then his eyes settled on Max.
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"That's when I had an idea," Mark said slowly, a flicker of pride returning to his tone. "The Infernal Demon Tattoo. I created the concept. Designed it from scratch. Layer after layer. Painstakingly. All with one goal—to eventually reach the twelve-layered state. Because only that… only a body enhanced with twelve layers of infernal demon energy could survive stepping through that forcefield."
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He looked at the others—those who had once followed him, trusted him, feared him. Then he shook his head with mock pity.
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"I know what you're thinking. It was a ridiculous amount of effort. Centuries of preparation. Endless failure. Waiting forever for the right candidate to finally be born."
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He smirked.
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"But don't feel sorry for me, alright?"
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His voice turned almost casual.
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"Because my soul is about to be free."
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And then, with a slow snap of his fingers, he added:
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"And once that happens… everyone gets to go home. Just like that."
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He smiled.
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But there was something behind that smile—something cold, something ancient, something hungry.
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And Max knew, deep down, that if that soul was ever freed…
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No one was going anywhere.
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"You all still don't believe me?" Mark's voice cracked the silence. His shoulders slumped, the weight of divine arrogance crumbling into mock disappointment. "I'm a god, for fuck's sake. What do I even want with mortals? With ants?"
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But the hall remained silent.
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No one responded.
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Not a single soul moved.
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The fear in their eyes said it all.
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No one trusted him. Not anymore.
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Mark shook his head slowly, as if pitying their ignorance, then turned his gaze back to Max.
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"Go ahead," he said. "Pull out the sword. Everything's ready."
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Max took a deep breath.
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His fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
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And then, just as doubt flickered across his face, a familiar voice echoed softly in his mind.
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"Go ahead and do it."
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It was Blob. Calm, steady.
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"Whatever happens, we'll face it together."
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Max closed his eyes.
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For a moment—just one—he stood still, his breathing slow, heavy.
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Then he opened them.
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His expression was steel.
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"Alright," he said quietly, then turned to Mark. "I'll do it."
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His voice sharpened like a blade.
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"But if you so much as touch Alice… god or not, I'll find a way to kill you."
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Mark grinned, amused.
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"Oh, I'm trembling," he said mockingly, pressing a hand to his chest in faux fear. "Now go ahead before I get bored and do exactly what you warned me not to."
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Max shot him a glare but said nothing.
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He turned back toward the altar.
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And began walking.
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The hall fell silent.
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Every breath caught. Every eye locked on him.
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Max… was really going to pull out the sword.
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Step by step, he moved toward the altar, his figure passing through the flickering remnants of golden flames, cracked stone, and scorched floor.
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And then—he stopped.
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Right in front of it.
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The sword stood embedded in the altar, glowing faintly in the middle of the swirling mist. Its blade was blood-red, as if forged from congealed infernal essence itself. Thick fog of energy circled it like a storm trapped in glass.
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Max lifted his right hand slowly.
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He reached toward the forcefield.
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And—
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His hand passed through it.
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No resistance. No pain.
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Just… smooth passage.
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Mark's eyes narrowed from behind.
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He was watching. Waiting. Expecting something—anything.
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But nothing happened.
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Seconds ticked by.
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Max's hand remained inside the barrier—untouched.
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Unharmed.
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Mark blinked in disbelief, then broke into a wide grin.
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"Well, look at that," he said, chuckling. "Max, whatever kind of physique you've got, it's perfectly compatible with infernal energy. No matter how concentrated."
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He shook his head, laughing softly in surprise. "Your affinity is even higher than mine. That's… honestly messed up."
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He added with a smirk, "It means you don't even need the twelve-layer infernal demon tattoo to walk into that forcefield. You'd be fine either way."
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Max's face darkened at the realization. He said nothing, jaw tight, but his fingers curled slightly.
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He took a step forward—and passed fully into the field.
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Nothing.
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Not even a scratch.
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On the contrary… the energy that swirled around him felt welcoming. Warm. Soothing. Like a blanket of fire that embraced, rather than burned.
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'Damn it…' Max cursed internally, feeling the power humming through the air. 'I could probably level up just by breathing this in.'
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Behind him, Mark let out a wild, unrestrained laugh.
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"HAHAHAHA! Go on, Max! Go ahead and pull it out! This is it!"
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Max ignored him.
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He moved up the altar's stairs, each step echoing like a war drum.
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He reached the top.
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Stood face-to-face with the sword.
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But the moment he drew close—something changed.
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Voices.
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Whispers.
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They slithered into his ears, quiet at first. Then louder. More violent.
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"I will kill you…"
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"Die!"
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"Murder! Slaughter!"
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A pressure settled over his mind. Cold. Heavy. Violent.
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An overwhelming urge suddenly gripped him.
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To kill.
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To burn.
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To destroy everything and everyone in sight.
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Max stumbled, clutching his head.
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His vision blurred.
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His thoughts twisted.
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The whispers turned into screams.
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"Kill!"
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"Kill!"
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"KILL!"
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KILL!
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The force of the rage slammed into him like a tidal wave.
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His chest heaved. Muscles tensed. His hand trembled at his side, fingers twitching with the desire to end something.
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It felt… good.
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The hunger to destroy clawed at the edges of his sanity.
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The world around him faded.
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And for one terrifying moment—Max felt himself slipping.
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Consumed by killing intent.
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Swallowed by darkness.
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And then— |