An unknown magical force pushed him away.
Alain took a step back in confusion as his path was blocked by an unexpected force.
“… … A barrier? That was a cute thought.”
Alain chuckled and grabbed the spear.
It takes quite a bit of time to implement a proper boundary.
It’s only been four hours since the match started, so the hastily put together barrier is obvious.
“I can break this easily. Breaking barriers is my specialty.”
Alain lowered his posture and focused his magical power on a small dot at the tip of the spear.
And then he quickly ran forward and stabbed his spear towards the barrier.
Paaaaang!
But even with that powerful attack, the barrier didn’t budge.
Alain stepped back, taken aback by the unexpected hardness.
“……hmm?”
And everyone’s eyes turned to Alain. Alain felt embarrassed and coughed.
“Ahem. My hands were sweaty, so I made a mistake.”
He wiped the sweat from his hands and focused his magical power on the tip of the spear again.
The tip of his spear began to glow, and began to contain more magical power than before.
This time, I was determined not to make that mistake again.
I tried to stab with all my might.
but.
Kwaaang!
The barrier still didn’t move.
Rather, his two hands holding the spear were trembling in the aftermath of the failed attack.
I felt a lump in my throat.
And the other members of the Black Dog group also started to show bewildered reactions.
Because I knew that the stab I just saw contained Alain’s full power.
“… … What is that barrier?”
Afterwards, the other members of the Black Dog group, who sensed something unusual, took turns using magic toward the barrier.
But despite the continued attacks, the barrier didn’t even flinch.
About 10 minutes passed like that.
The members of the harsh group looked at the barrier with bewildered faces.
“… … You’re not even moving an inch?”
“what?”
Everyone here was S-class or close to S-class.
If an attack of this magnitude were to occur, the shock would accumulate and it would be normal for some change to occur.
But the barrier retained its original form.
At that moment, David, who was watching from behind, spoke as if talking to himself.
“… … This isn’t a normal barrier.”
He continued, stroking his chin.
“It looks like a barrier designed to be immune to physical interference.”
“… … Unaffected by physical interference? Does such a barrier exist?”
Everyone looked surprised.
Not all of them were assistant magicians, but they had some level of understanding of magic and knew how difficult it was.
“I’ve never seen a barrier like this before. That’s amazing, but to think that they could create this barrier in just 4 hours.”
Then, he turned his gaze to the ghost standing leisurely beyond the barrier.
“… … I’m becoming even more curious about the identity hidden under the mask.”
Then David stepped forward.
“I’ll break it. The barrier itself is close to perfect, but it’s a hastily constructed barrier. If you give me time, I can break it.”
At the same time, the murmurs in the stands of the Wizard Games were incessant.
The scoreboard broadcasting the game was now focused on the 16th floor, and in it, David, the leader of the Black Dog team, could be seen dismantling the barrier.
—Wow… …What kind of barrier is that? How did you create a barrier like that in just 4 hours?
—That’s right. It’s definitely not a bubble like the rumors say.
Lee Seo-jun looked up at the screen while listening to voices coming from the audience.
The current situation was going very favorably for 8()1.
The Hokken, who had been conquering the floors at a fast pace, was completely blocked by the barrier on the 16th floor, and 8()1 had already passed the 15th floor and was attempting to conquer the 12th floor.
“Ghost, who is that person?”
At that time, Yoo Ah Ra was alone next to Lee Seo Jun.
He asked in a mocking tone.
And everyone was deeply lost in thought over that question.
“With that level of ability, he must be a very famous magician. He wears a mask to hide his fame.”
When Shin Young-jun answered, Lee Seo-jun also nodded.
Certainly, the ghost’s abilities that were visible now could not be considered as those of a typical auxiliary magician.
It was likely that he was a wizard with considerable fame even in the secondary series.
‘… … But the feeling of discomfort at that time.’
Lee Seo-jun thought to himself.
The feeling of discomfort I felt when meeting a ghost up close.
The feeling reminded me of someone I knew well.
Of course, it was very likely that it was simply a feeling.
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The ghost uses the auxiliary system as his main specialty, and according to rumors, he is a strengthening magician who uses a sword as his secondary specialty.
It’s a completely different style from the ‘that person’ I know.
‘… … In the first place, he is a person who does not exist in this world.’
Lee Seo-jun looked at the game screen with a bitter feeling.
And Choi Seo-yoon and Yoon Ha-young were also looking at the screen, feeling the same way as Lee Seo-jun.
This is because they too felt a very subtle, yet similar vibe from the ghost to that person.
So, as ridiculous as it may be, I secretly hoped that the ghost was actually that person.
But watching his fight this time,
My thoughts were completely shattered.
I felt like my little hope had been trampled.
Before we knew it, David on the screen was quickly dismantling the barrier spell.
It was a fairly complicated spell, but David had a great understanding of the spell, and since it was a spell he had created in a short period of 4 hours, the barrier was seen shaking little by little, albeit slowly.
This sealed the fate of this match.
It will be decided whether or not the barrier can be dismantled.
If the 16th floor is breached, the black dog
In an instant, 8()1 will conquer the 12th floor that was left empty, and if that happens, 1st place will go to Hokkyun.
“… … Huh? It’s coming off!”
The 16th floor, where the third round of the Wizard Game, ‘Top Eating’, takes place.
About four hours after David attempted to dismantle the barrier, the barrier blocking the entrance, the ‘Gate of the Boundary’, began to slowly lose its shape and collapse.
I looked at that sight and felt a little
surprised.
Even though it was a hastily made barrier, I never thought that the guy would actually dismantle it.
I know you are a magician of the Manifestation System, and you seem to have considerable understanding of magic.
Of course, it took 4 hours.
[Your spell has been destroyed.]
[Failure brings small lessons.]
[Slightly increases the proficiency of Spell Comprehension (S).]
[Achieve the ‘Failure Realization’ achievement.]
[You will receive 3,000 points as a reward.]
“at las……
The members of ‘Black Dog’ in front of me looked at me with faces mixed with emotion and anger.
It was a natural reaction, in a way, since I had been unable to move in front of the barrier for four hours.
I would be angry if I felt like I was being made fun of
I think it might happen.
“It looks like you don’t have any colleagues. I wasted a lot of time with annoying methods, but this is the end for you.”
Alain spoke to me as he entered the room.
After that, the members of the Black Dog group behind him raised their magical power.
Certainly, when S-rank magicians raise their magical power at the same time, I find myself flinching a little without realizing it.
Even though I had grown over the course of two years, it was impossible for me to deal with them all by myself at the same time.
It might be different if the protection of the moon is activated.
… … Well, it doesn’t really matter since it doesn’t affect the general trend.
Ss …
At that moment, Alain’s feet, holding the spear, were filled with strong magical power.
The ground caved in, and an unusual current of air flowed through the space.
Just then the guy was about to charge at me.
[The 3rd main event, the ‘Top Eater’ match has ended!]
“……huh?”
Alain’s magic slowly dissipated as he heard the announcer’s voice coming from somewhere in the space.
After 8 hours, the test ended.
The members of Black Dog looked flustered, as if they hadn’t expected this situation.
“What is this’
After the third test.
My colleagues and I left the virtual tower and returned to the arena of the Wizard game.
A loud cheer was heard from the stands, congratulating those who had passed the competition.
Before the match started, the spectators’ eyes were looking at me with hopes that I would fail.
It had slowly turned into anticipation.
-The ghost is amazing.
—That’s right. I never thought you’d be able to block the black dog by yourself.
[Many people have high expectations of you.]
[Achieve the ‘Image Flip’ achievement.]
[You will receive 3,000 points as a reward.]
I stared blankly at the audience and then turned my gaze to my colleagues.
“Did anything special happen during the match?”
“It was okay. Everyone was weaker than I thought.”
Ellen shrugged and said to me.
It was certainly a natural result, as each and every member of 801 was a person of considerable ability.
In the first place, there wasn’t really any team that could be held in check, except for ‘Hokgeon’.
[We will reveal the test results of Group 1 right away!]
At the same time, the electronic scoreboard in the sky flashed.
Group 11 Results Guide+
[1st place – 801 (conquer all 7 floors)]
[Teams that advanced to the 4th round of the main tournament: Hokken, Sword of Justice, Medusa, Jeokik, Red Dragon]
“As expected, you are number one.”
Ellin looked up at the scoreboard and said with a satisfied tone.
I too felt a deep sense of satisfaction when I saw it.
Because the thrill of a plan being successful is always new.
[Achieved the ‘Wizard Game Finals 3rd Round 1st Place’ achievement.]
[You will receive 3,000 points as a reward.]
“I have a question, but I definitely want to get first place.
“Hey, was that necessary? That barrier, I think it was one of your secret moves.”
Ellen looked back at me and asked.
As expected of someone who specializes in the same auxiliary system, she seems to have noticed the mysterious power of the barrier called the ‘Gate of the Boundary’.
“It wasn’t really a desperate measure. And this first place was pretty important, so it was an inevitable choice.”
“… … What? That’s not a desperate measure?”
Elin spoke to me in a voice full of absurdity.
“Can I ask you one more thing?”
“What?”
Elin looked around and spoke softly.
“You said you were a special talent. How did you become so good at handling auxiliary skills in just two years?”
I kept my mouth shut for a moment.
“……well.”
I definitely think that I’m strange too.
Because my growth rate in the auxiliary field was definitely not normal.
Simply outstanding talent in the auxiliary field
Should I say that it has gone too far to say that it is me?
Another strange thing is that I tried to learn auxiliary magic before returning, but I didn’t have this level of acquisition ability back then.
What is the difference?
If we really look into it, there is one thing that is suspicious.
This is the difference in the ability to interpret the spell that the ‘outsider’s benefit’ possesses.
I don’t know if it’s because of my mood, but at some point, I started to feel the benefits of outsiders.
I felt like my ability to interpret the formula had been strengthened.
I’m not sure if this is due to my increased magical powers or if there is another reason.
perhaps…….
The power of external benefits may be amplified in proportion to the accumulated causality.
“What are you thinking about all of a sudden?”
At that moment, Ellen’s question brought me to my senses.
I looked at her like that and answered.
“Nothing.”
With the 3rd group’s test over, the 3rd main competition has come to an end.
A total of 18 teams advanced to the fourth round, while the remaining 42 teams were eliminated and sent home without any additional qualification.
Lee Seo-jun’s team, Rookie 6, which was in Group 2, ended up taking second place.
I also got the starting point wrong and the 10 guilds, such as the King of Fighters and the Sword of Extinction,
Because they were in a group, they were part of the so-called ‘Group of Death’.
In fact, it was amazing that they, who were still rookies, came in second place among those monsters.
… … and the next day.
The fourth round of the main competition was five days later, so we were resting comfortably at the hotel.
The unknown gumiho and Han Ji-won took off their masks – since they wouldn’t be recognized anyway – and left for a famous restaurant nearby, while Elin and Len left for the comprehensive training center located in the basement of the hotel.
I don’t know much about Seonhwa.
I heard you came back to have a brief chat with Haryeong regarding the mine meeting.
[801’s leader, ‘Ghost”s identity grows suspicious… Who could it be?]
[About the mysteriousness of the ghostly barrier that bound the black dog’s feet and the magic.]
And I was lying in my empty hotel bed, checking articles on the Internet.
As expected, the first official activity of 8()1
Since it was V, there were quite a few articles piled up.
There were a lot of speculations about my identity, as well as articles speculating about the identities of other members.
[801… … 1st place in ‘Top Eater’ with outstanding performance that rivals that of the top 10 guilds. ‘Rising contender for the championship’]
“It’s definitely nice to have such a big event.”
I did this and that and earned 30,000 points in one day.
Achievements are good, but it makes me realize once again that it’s easier to collect points when you have people’s attention.
These points will be saved and used before the ‘Sea Train’ episode, which is deeply connected to the revival of Jincheon Woo.
at that time.
Woohoo… … .
A phone alarm went off on my smartphone.
I blankly stared at the name that appeared on my phone and then pressed call.
“Yes, hello?”
[Ah, Jin… … No, Seonwoo-ssi. I’m sorry. I keep making mistakes because they’re stuck in my mouth. It’s already been several months… … .]
The opponent was none other than Han Se-yeon.
Since becoming the head of the Hanseong family, I’ve been busy every day and it’s been hard to contact you during the day, but for some reason you contacted me first.
I got out of bed right away and went to a wide
I sat on the chair in front of the window.
As I looked out the window, the splendid scenery of St. Parc came into view.
“It’s okay. You can call me whatever you want.”
[No. I want to call you by your real name. Mr. Sun Woo.]
It is an answer that somehow feels like a conviction.
I was speechless for a moment and then asked.
“But what brings you here? You must be busy.”
[I want to congratulate you on your performance in this Wizard game… …and I also want to talk about something you mentioned last time.]
If it’s something we talked about last time… … .
“Are you talking about making the Holy Grail?”
[yes that’s right.]
I had previously told Han Se-yeon that I was trying to create a miracle-working relic, the ‘Holy Grail’.
The reason I shared my secrets with her was because she was the only person in this world I could open up to.
[I did some research on my own. To sum it up, there is a blueprint for the Holy Grail.]
The blueprint for the production of the Holy Grail.
I didn’t even know there was such a thing as the ‘Holy Grail’, since the original story was told from Jawoon’s perspective.
Well, since we were in a situation where we had to create a mystery, it was only natural that we would need a blueprint.
“The blueprint… … Then, did you happen to find out where it is?”
[… … Hmm.]
Han Se-yeon trailed off for a moment.
I felt puzzled by the nuance that seemed to indicate something difficult to say.
[The blueprint is not a physical thing.]
“You’re saying it doesn’t exist?”
What does that mean?
[To put it simply, it is said that it exists only in the form of knowledge because it is almost impossible to express in language or images.]
“ah.”
I understood what she meant at once.
Because I had encountered countless mysteries and studied magic, I already knew that there were things that could not be easily expressed in human language.
[And that knowledge must be obtained through mystery.]
In the end, the answer lies with mystery.
ha.
A short sigh came out.
Not only is it not easy to meet the Mysterious, but it also costs a huge price to obtain information from them.
Things are getting annoying.
“Okay, I understand. Thank you for always helping me. I’m sorry for always bothering you when you’re busy.”
[No. I helped Seonwoo because I was personally curious about the Holy Baal and… … .]
Han Se-yeon trailed off suspiciously.
I asked her, noticing her unusual behavior.
“And you were curious?”
[There are other selfish motives as well. Should I say it is a big picture for a grand plan?]
I tilted my head at the unexpected remark.
A big picture for a grand plan.
go?
[People with Hanseongga blood flowing through their veins will get what they want by any means necessary. You know that, Seonwoo, right? They are incredibly greedy.]
I know it well.
The strong ‘greed’ that runs in Hanseongga’s blood.
Their greed is endless, so when they see something they want, they will commit a crime to get it.
It is thanks to this greed that Hansungga has risen to the top in the world.
[There’s something I really want, so I’m going to give it a try. Oh, and don’t misunderstand, I’m not saying I want the Holy Grail, right?]
“What is that?”
[I think I have to hang up now for some reason. I’ll get back to you when I find a new way.]
After that, she hung up the phone in an instant.
I blinked blankly for a moment at her sudden and incomprehensible actions.
“what?”
At that moment, a message alarm went off on my smartphone.
［Tomorrow at 7 PM, there will be a small party for those who passed the 4th preliminary round. The rules for the 4th round will also be announced.
I hope you all will participate.]
7 pm.
Fantasy, games, bing, munchkin,
