Chapter 353
Episode 353: Try again
A huge pyramid that boasted majesty in the center of the desert.
This is no ordinary building.
It is an altar completed by overlaying the magic of the abyss on a framework made of solid rock, and is a symbol to embody the status of the existence of the abyss in reality.
It is a surreal structure that cannot even be damaged by a moderate impact, let alone destroyed.
but-
“Whahahaha! “Do not underestimate the technical skills of deep sea people!”
I laughed out loud and released my magic power.
Rumbling!!
[The Dragon King’s Ship] is the same in that it is unusual.
The [Dragon King’s Boat] was created by the deep sea people of Insu Village using ultra-magical technology for the advent of the [Lord of Cloudy Waters] – so to speak, it is an altar for the advent of God.
Comparing whose technology is superior is meaningless, but a pyramid built hastily in three days cannot overcome the power of the [Dragon King’s Ship], which was carefully prepared over decades.
Moreover, it is now a sea, not a desert. Increased effectiveness with advantageous terrain bonuses!
Crumbling!!
In the end, the magic power of the [Dragon King’s Ship] broke through the magical barrier of the improvised pyramid –
Rumbling! Rumbling!!
Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
One axis of the pyramid collapses.
But it’s not enough.
“Guh- After all, you can’t take them all down in one hit, right?”
Although it was defeated, the enemy’s losses were approximately 20%? If you look at it from a distance, it looks like there’s a big hole in the pyramid.
Its role as a structure and as a base for consciousness are still functioning properly.
Well, since the Cheongho faction’s thugs are being held hostage (or living sacrifices, perhaps cultists) inside, it wouldn’t be a problem to blow them all up in one blow.
“Then now it’s hand-to-hand combat!”
I threw the mask I had prepared in advance into the air and activated the magic.
[Mirror image]
[Identity Transplantation]
[Large-Scale Illusion]
Jijijijijik-
The masks imbued with magical power cling to the spirit golems that were hesitating on the ship and change their appearance.
13 [Fake Kim Shin-hwa] wearing masks of different designs were completed.
‘It looks decent, but… … .’
Since it was made more abbreviated than the last time, it cannot exert any more power than the spirit golem it is based on.
Well, it’s enough to distract you for a moment…
“ruler! Kim Shinhwa from all over the country!”
I gave the command by making a sign with only my right hand.
“Listen! Infiltrate inside by making full use of each person’s functions. Preemptive attack not permitted. Counterattack allowed. Killing allowed. When you encounter Hyuna Jeong, perform [Designated Action 8]. If you are within 5m, execute [Designated Action 9]. However, since there is no magical power left, regeneration is not allowed. When I’m done, I’ll take it back and fix it. Take action.”
Let’s go together-
As soon as the command is over, the [Fake Kim Shinhwa] jump into the pyramid all at once.
“Turn around, take the boat away.”
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Doldol happily swallowing pears. I said while petting Doldol, who was in a good mood.
“Okay, good job. Now let’s hide for a moment.”
[reduction]
I pushed the stone, which had become as small as a ring case due to the effect of the shrinking magic, into my arms and turned my head.
“And baby, go up the pyramid and do what I said earlier.”
“Going-” “Going-” “Going-” “Going-” “Going-” “Going-” “Going-” “Going-” “Going-”
Whirly rilyri-
[Child of Darkness] climbs the outer wall of the pyramid by moving dozens of tentacles.
You’re ready.
Now all I have to do is move… … .
“Ha, I don’t want to do that.”
Confidence rapidly evaporates when it comes time to enter the pyramid.
The joy that had been semi-forcibly moving my body disappeared in an instant like a glass of water poured into the desert.
After all, can’t you completely overcome your phobia with these tricks?
“shit. Are you going to leave this mess behind and run away?”
I closed my eyes for a moment.
darkness.
“Whoa-”
I opened my eyes again.
Yeah, it’s still early.
Let’s hold on just a little longer. It will be over soon.
* * *
A long, pitch-black passage like a deep abyss.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl
An unpleasant presence felt from all directions.
The smell of bitumen wafts to the point that it makes me dizzy.
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Even though I feel like I’m crawling through the guts of a beast, I keep going without stopping.
‘hmm… … . ‘But where should I go?’
I lost my direction again. Phobias are severely limiting my perception and judgment.
[System: The penalty attribute ‘Feast Offering’ is activated.]
A terrible, crackling noise.
The sound of the command golem, that is, [fake Kim Shin-hwa] being destroyed.
A surge of fear.
The sheer amount of information that comes with that fear.
“There you are.”
This time it was really close.
The information sent by the destroyed [Fake Kim Shin-hwa] – as soon as it entered my mind, it was processed in various ways to form several plans and routes.
‘This thought will soon be consumed by phobia and disappear.’
Giiiiiiing-
Before that happens, I convert the revised route and plan into a magical record and push it into the [Silver Bell of the Underworld] held in my right hand.
For now, just think about reaching your destination.
“Anyway, it’s over there, right?”
I move forward again without hesitation.
Additional magic activated for extreme escape from reality.
[Exhilaration]
Don’t worry unnecessarily. Let’s forget about useless things. You don’t even need a plan.
And at some point.
I realized I had reached my destination.
“Here you go.”
A space that suddenly widens.
Holes filled with holes in the floor.
The shadow of a person lying in every hole.
“No, this is a meadow.”
[You have finally reached the center of the pyramid. What greeted you there was a truly strange and incomprehensible sight. Myohyeol (pits for burying corpses) stretch endlessly across a wide space. The things lying in each grave are reminiscent of Egyptian mummies. It’s ‘something in the shape of a human being’ lying down wrapped in bandages. The number alone seems to be in the tens or even hundreds.]
“You sound like Egypt.”
Although he is lying wrapped in bandages, this method has nothing to do with ancient Egyptian funerary culture.
Well, not only Egypt, but Christianity, Buddhism, and Tibet have already been arbitrarily distorted in this way.
Giiiiiiing-
I slowly entered the interior of this bizarre cemetery, activating a few spells to prepare for a surprise attack.
“Wait a minute, this thing is alive?”
And these… … .
[You are shocked to realize that they are alive. Also, with your quick thinking, you realized that these people were originally members of the Blue Tiger Sect. Perhaps, through the ‘Spell Mastery’ trait, we also learned where ‘Scaleed Scheme’ got its magic power.]
okay.
When I wondered where he got his magic power, I found out that he sacrificed all the members of the Blue Tiger Sect. You have a similar mindset to Heo Joo.
The saying is that one or two living believers are enough.
Other than that, they will all be used as batteries to extract magic power until they die – and when they die, they will probably be raised as undead.
A magical scent wafting from all directions.
“Myrrh and herbs from the pawn shop. And bitumen.”
Items prepared by Jeong Eun-taek of Geumchon Pawnshop.
I didn’t think of it at the time because it is a basic material that can be used in all kinds of rituals, but I guess it was something Hyuna ordered.
These are the materials needed for ‘making a mummy’.
“Then what was the silver ingot used for?”
It was a considerable amount. An object unrelated to mummification.
Giiiiiiing-
I carefully expanded my senses – the direction in which the magic extracted from the mummified humans was moving… … .
* * *
“Is it really Kim Shin-hwa this time?”
It’s Hyuna’s voice.
“yes. “We met again after three days.”
Is this a summer event exclusive skin?
It would have been better if it had been a good outfit for jumping into the sea, but what Hyuna was wearing was a beautiful colored dress reminiscent of a swallowtail butterfly.
Ttogak-
It has legs.
This is a serious issue.
But why is it important for Hyuna to have legs?
“I met people who looked just like you earlier.”
Oh, that’s why I asked you earlier if it was real.
“Those guys are fake.”
“I see. “Are you the real Kim Shin-hwa?”
That’s a philosophical question.
Am I really Kim Shinhwa?
“Yes, I am the real Kim Shin-hwa.”
“Why on earth did you come here?”
“I came to save the lady.”
Hyuna’s reptile-like eyes stare at me.
“You’re late.”
“As I said three days ago, I’m sorry I’m late.”
“Just like it was with Dad. “You’re always late.”
“I have nothing to say. But this time, I will force it back.”
“Isn’t that unnecessary straining? Do you have the confidence to face fear and madness?”
“no. No matter how much I prepared for something like that, it was useless. “No matter what you do, what’s scary is scary, and what you don’t like is what you don’t like.”
Hyuna smiled kindly and extended her hand to me.
“that’s right. There are things that ordinary humans cannot overcome. You are an ordinary person. It’s impossible to fight those with cosmic power. Now give up and rest.”
A whisper so sweet. If you do as I say, everything will really be resolved. Okay, so why do I have to do this in the first place?
“I can’t do that.”
Jeong Hyeon-ah slightly tilts her head.
“Why?”
Hyuna is looking at me with big red eyes with no whites.
Surrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
A terrible presence manifested to break my will.
“Because I’m a wizard.”
[System: The conditions for triggering a pre-created spell have been met. The spell is activated according to the preset settings (designated action 1).]
[Auto Cast: Exaltation]
[Auto Cast: Lightning]
Confidence rising with the effect of uplift.
But lightning?
Who is that spell being cast on?
Crazy!!
“Aaaah!”
The target was me.
* * *
[System: Confusion is temporarily weakened due to shock applied to the body.]
OMG! It wakes me up!
[System: ‘Enhanced vigilance’ is activated.]
A huge tentacle flying towards me. No, that’s a snake’s tail!
“Ahh!”
[jump]
A body soaring unsteadily. I barely avoided it. I add auxiliary magic to adjust posture.
Giiiiiiing-
A splendid magic trick that unfolds in all kinds of colors.
Where did Jeong Hyun-ah go?
Jeong Hyeon-ah has disappeared before we know it. Where is it? Sensitivity is extremely diminished due to fear of snakes.
『“What have you done?”』
A bizarre screeching sound mixed with Jeong Hyeon-ah’s voice.
What is it? Even beings from the abyss did crazy things that would surprise you.
The direction of the voice is… … ceiling? I guess he was hiding upstairs.
Surrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ever-
[System: ‘Enhanced vigilance’ is activated.]
Alertness suddenly moving in the wrong direction. No, Hyunah Jeong is above, right? Why down- ugh!
A huge number of cobras are crawling out from the graves all over the floor.
Ah, I know what the pattern is. After a powerful melee attack, the pattern is to go outside the map and disappear – and then summon a subordinate?
Then, if I use the wide area to take care of the load, it will come back, right?
Yes, this is a game. It’s a game- It’s a game-
[A huge number of snakes fly towards you. Your mind cannot accept this situation. Mental strength test… … .]
Large eyeballs on the crests on either side of the neck. A snout with broad, human front teeth instead of sharp fangs. Human fingers instead of tails.
You look really bad.
[failure!]
Why does this keep failing?
Where have all my friends, the alter egos that helped me in my head, gone?
[System: The penalty attribute ‘Feast Offering’ is activated. The tentacles of ‘The Abyss – The Scaled Scheme’ crawl into your head… … . It has a powerful effect on your mind.]
Yes, you used that ability to manipulate the form of confusion that would occur in me.
Stupid alligator guy. Do you think you will fall for the same trick again?
[System: Confusion occurs.]
fantasy,
