Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 296

296. Code Zero (1)

‘What happened?’

Seongjin played around with the status window for a moment.

〚Object – Skin ‘Gather together, friends’〛

〚*On*/Off〛

〚Object – Skin ‘Gather together, friends’〛

〚On/*Off*〛

However, no matter how many times I turned the skin on and off, the situation did not change. It feels like not only external objects but even the player’s graphic skin has been completely blown away.

Of course, even in this situation, Seongjin was still angry that he remained a small goat.

“Are you sure you’re okay, newbie?”

Owen, who had an unfamiliar face, asked again with a worried expression.

That wasn’t the only thing that changed.

Crackling.

Although there were unpleasant noises occasionally, the surrounding scenery seemed quite realistic, unlike before.

I guess the reason the graphics were so bad at first wasn’t simply because the milestone was broken.

-You are already seeing, hearing, and breathing through me!

Suddenly, the voice of a drowned body that was viciously tearing out its eyes came to mind, and Seongjin felt goosebumps running down his spine.

It must be because of him, right?

Did Demon King No. 2 kill him properly?

[Lee Seong-jin, are there still any anxiety factors that need to be considered? If you, the leader, are against it, you can put off running the themed dungeon right now.]

Hatasu Titi. “No,” asked the shield warrior with Hatasu Titi’s voice.

This person also appeared to be a normal person on the outside. Of course, only the abnormally thin and elongated impression and the creaky movements of the limbs remained the same.

[I believe in Dexter, Seongjin Lee. Okay.]

The most unexpected thing was the group. She had the appearance of a very typical beauty, with flowing fine hair.

The flaw was that the limbs, which looked agile as a ranger, moved a little shakily.

‘what. Originally, I was wondering why I left my legs in the world, so I thought the avatar was just a mollusk, but surprisingly, he’s fine, isn’t he?’

I almost got fooled like that for a moment.

If only Gureub’s long hair had not moved alone and kindly held out a potion in front of Seongjin’s eyes!

‘… … !?’

[Potion of abnormal status. Would you like to drink it?]

Seongjin, who was shocked, awkwardly accepted the potion.

‘What is this again? ‘Does the hair have powered joints?’

Group. How on earth did you become an avatar?

[What should I do, newbie? If you’re not feeling well, would you like to take a break during this dungeon?]

In the meantime, Owen’s appearance was truly a sight to behold.

He looks free-spirited, wearing armor roughly over his shabby clothes, and with his flowing copper-colored hair tied back tightly.

Seongjin looked at him disapprovingly for a moment while holding the potion.

‘There are degrees of sloppiness. What are those feathers that bloom like a magpie’s nest on your head? ‘You’re the first prince of Delcross, so can’t you dress up more properly?’

However, in a situation where we haven’t revealed each other’s identities yet, we can’t nag like this carelessly.

[What’s wrong, newbie?]

[…] No, it’s nothing.]

okay. Did you say you spent a long time on the battlefield with the heretics? Then maybe you should understand.

I guess he had assumed that Owen would be similar to him, having spent a long time interacting with the neatly dressed members of the imperial palace.

‘I’ll pass this time. But you bastard, just keep walking around like that when you return to the palace!’

[…] … ?]

Tingling.

Owen, who received Seongjin’s harsh glare without knowing why, scratched his messy hair in embarrassment.

* * *

[The C-rank dungeon, ‘The Orc King’s Maze’, is not a very difficult dungeon overall. As the name Maze suggests, the structure is complex, but if you solve the ‘conditions’ well, the difficulty level goes down like previous dungeons.]

The little mole continued his explanation while fiddling with his goggles. Even though everyone’s appearance changed, only Dexter still looked like a cute animal friend.

Is it because it is the account that purchased the skin directly? Or is the change in avatar proof that it is not just a matter of appearance?

[Long-range, close-range, and magic-type orcs are spread out evenly in all directions of the maze. The compatibility of each is quite clear, so if you work through it step by step, there will be no major problems.]

Then Hatasu Titi tilts his head. It still felt strange to see her suddenly change from a simple deer to that of a serious warrior.

[It’s the same as the first explanation, Dexter. By mentioning this again, does it mean that you have no intention of attacking according to the previous plan?]

[okay. We need to discuss it with everyone.]

The mole nodded, adjusting his goggles.

[It’s true that I came here and saw the records, but the other team’s time challenge record was much faster than expected.]

[That means… … .]

[This means that if we follow the rules, we won’t even come close to these records.]

The standard strategy for ‘The Orc King’s Maze’ was to go through the complex mazes from all three directions and head to the boss room.

A tricky structure that requires you to sequentially step through mazes that change over time while avoiding traps and alarms here and there.

[Of course, you can give up part of the maze and go straight to the boss room, but in that case, although the time will be shortened, the clear score will be extremely low.]

[what? Then what on earth did the other guys do?]

[It’s difficult to understand. Don’t go through all the mazes. But it catches all the mobs. how?]

At that moment, Seongjin, who had been listening quietly, calmly said something.

[…] You’re stepping on all the alarms from the beginning.]

[…] … !?]

Everyone’s shocked gaze gathered together.

Dexter also looks at Seongjin with surprised eyes, and then nods his head in confusion.

[okay. You noticed it well. That’s exactly the conclusion I came to. The other party members probably intentionally drew mobs into their path to shorten the clearing time as much as possible.]

[But is that possible? If you attack the maze step by step according to your compatibility, if all the mobs in the maze come pouring out at once, the difficulty level of clearing increases to the extreme.]

At Hatasu Titi’s words, everyone’s expressions became serious.

Hundreds of mobs of all types pouring into one place at the same time. From then on, it is no longer a problem that can simply be dismissed as low-level mobs.

[Aren’t there ‘conditions’ that need to be solved for each type? I heard that Justitia’s conditions become quite complicated from C rank? Fighting hundreds of orcs while protecting them sequentially… … .]

Owen shook his head heavily.

[No matter how much I think about it, it’s unreasonable. Ordinary users who can try it multiple times may not know, but for us, it is a reckless challenge that requires us to sacrifice our lives.]

Pangea Chronicle is a very realistic game in which high-level players can die unexpectedly due to the knife attacks of beginners.

If all kinds of attacks were coming from all directions at once, no matter how high their defense was, they wouldn’t have the talent to hold out for long.

[But Dexter is smart. He definitely thinks there is a way.]

The mole nodded, feeling a little embarrassed at the group’s point out.

[okay. According to my calculations, it’s not completely impossible in theory. Would you like to take a listen?]

So what Dexter proposed was a kind of defensive warfare.

The idea is to run the shortest distance to the three-way intersection where the boss room is, and take turns blocking attacks coming from each direction based on that point.

[…] switch?]

[okay. It’s the core of this defense. The ‘condition’ for ‘The Orc King’s Maze’ is to inflict damage equal to 30% of total HP with an attack of the same attribute.]

In other words, you must start attacking close range mobs with close range, and attack wizard mobs with magic.

On the other hand, the tricky thing was that once you broke that condition, you had to use a completely different type of attack against the weakened mob to get any benefit in terms of defense.

For example, if a wizard weakens a wizard, then the ranger has to beat them to death.

[A close-range warrior is a good match for a ranger, and a wizard is a good match for a close-range match. So, you have to meet the troops coming from three sides, break each condition, and then quickly change the attack position according to the compatibility.]

[hmm… … .]

Although it seemed plausible at first glance, there were several problems with it.

Gureub asked, sweeping down the quiver with his hair.

[It’s tight. What happens when the same mobs come pouring in from three directions at the same time? There may be overlap.]

[That can be solved by getting to the boss room in the shortest possible time and sounding the alarm. The Orcs’ small units are spread out quite evenly, so if you think they are leaving for the boss room at the same time, there is almost no chance of them overlapping.]

Moreover, just because the compatibility is not right, it does not mean that the attack will not work at all. In the end, Dexter added that this is a problem that will naturally be resolved if the side that defeats it first supports the other passage.

[But what do you do with the guys you meet on the way? Ultimately, the structure of the maze changes over time. By the time we get to the boss room, the troops chasing us will be all mixed up.]

Dexter nodded at Hatasu Titi’s point.

[You have to go out there by breaking the conditions you encounter. If possible, it would be a good idea to reduce their number as much as possible while running. Then, at least the passage we passed through will have much more room to defend later.]

[Still, it sounds quite tight.]

The response is that the worries are still not gone.

However, the faces of the silent villains were much brighter than at first. As I listened to Dexter’s explanation, I began to think more and more that maybe it was really possible.

[Orc warriors have a narrow detection range and there is a slight delay in recognizing long-distance targets. Orc wizards also have the characteristic of switching to buff mode when there is a ranged unit in front. [I’m trying to make the most of that loophole.]

Dexter continued speaking with a confident face.

[Besides, everyone’s power is different from yesterday. You all got your hands on advanced reinforced weapons, right? I think it’s worth a try.]

[okay. In the end, the first key will be how quickly you can reach the boss room without getting lost in the maze.]

Owen, who was deep in thought with his arms crossed, suddenly asked Seongjin while secretly examining his expression.

[What do you do, newbie? To be honest, I think it’s a pretty realistic plan.]

[hmm… … .]

Seongjin held the beginner’s sword without answering.

Originally, I should have shouted opposition without even thinking about it, but-

‘Do you think it’s possible?’

For some reason, I had a strong feeling like that.

Dexter’s plan was already being drawn up in elaborate drawings in Seongjin’s head.

Occasionally, the beat may be off due to hands and feet not being in sync, but according to Seongjin’s expectations, it was within the acceptable range that he could respond to.

‘Now that there are no obstructions blocking the view… … .’

Perhaps, unlike before, I will be able to demonstrate my skills to my heart’s content.

Moreover, because I was against it unconditionally, something about what I heard earlier bothered me.

-You will accelerate this flood of chaos and eventually cause the collapse of the world.

Considering Justitia’s warning, Seongjin may not be able to stay here for very long.

In the meantime, if we don’t do something about that fox bastard… … !

[…] Let’s do it.]

Eventually, everyone’s faces brightened at Seongjin’s heavy answer.

[Okay, well thought out, mo… Seongjin Lee!]

[what? Newbie. I thought you would be against it, but it’s hotter than I thought.]

[If Seongjin Lee evaluates it positively, this plan definitely has a high chance of winning!]

okay. Think as you please.

Seongjin left the silent villains talking excitedly. It would be better to move without being nervous, which would further increase the success rate of the plan.

‘Plus, if the situation arises, there remains a final means of escape.’

Seongjin looked at the group and smiled brightly.

[If there’s a problem with the plan, Gureub-keul-lab-gurreub-bi-keul-leub will grab us and hang us from the ceiling. yes?]

Then, all you have to do is summon Hayes and wipe out all the mobs within range.

Then the beautiful ranger, who was dancing with joy, raised her slender arms and shouted confidently.

[The maze is not cold! Group, you can hang on strong forever!]

Okay, group.

At least you are the most trustworthy here.

fantasy,