Episode 605. The Burning World (2)
A single cell with only one dim headlight.
There, Han Sang-jin was having a private conversation with Unknown.
“You want to do business with us?”
“Yes. If things continue this way, humanity will be destroyed. At first, I trusted you and tried to entrust you with the fake capture, but it seems that was a mistake.”
“Are you saying that Player Kang Jin-hyeok can catch the fake?”
“It’s a fake that was created by copying my characteristics and memories. It may not be perfect, but I can understand the flow of my thoughts to some extent.”
Unknown nodded quietly.
Han Sang-jin swallowed dry saliva.
“We also want to believe in player Kang Jin-hyeok, who is cooperating obediently. So, can you answer just one question?”
The reason why the Awakened Ones Association still holds the Unknown as a prisoner and not as an ally.
“If you are real, why are the members of the Goinmul Corporation working with the fake ones instead of you?”
This part was the hardest.
In particular, why would Teresa, who has a high reputation, or Cheon Yoo-seong, who is notorious for not giving in easily, be with a fake?
Unknown opened his mouth heavily at Han Sangjin’s words.
“Actually… there’s a reason why my colleagues follow him. It’s because the fake guy spent a long time brainwashing my colleagues.”
[‘Fragments of Memory’ are opened.]
Wheeing!
Dozens of videos played in the status window.
The process by which Jinhyeok has subdued and subjugated his subjects has been clearly revealed there. Everything from putting the ‘soul brand’ on players and residents to making them submissive for life.
The video was cleverly edited to make the timing and process all favorable to the Unknowns, but no one noticed the discomfort due to the effect of ‘Eyes of the Cave’.
“This, this is ridiculous….”
“Mr. Chairman, have you ever thought it was strange? Why do so many talented people follow a psychopath who tramples on his opponents to the point of being called cruel?”
“… … !!”
An earthquake occurred in Han Sang-jin’s pupils.
Actually, I have thought it strange several times.
The incidents that Jinhyeok had seen and heard about were so brutal that they made even the most heinous crimes seem like child’s play.
But I didn’t know there was a reason for that.
Now I feel like the puzzle pieces in my head are finally falling into place.
Right then.
Unknown took out an item that drove a wedge into the ground.
[‘?????? ??’ is open!]
Woohoo!
The interior was brightly lit with dazzling light.
“Could this be…?”
“Many people will die or get hurt all over the world in the future. But no matter what happens, please trust me and wait for me. I will definitely catch the fake.”
Even if half of humanity disappears, there’s nothing we can do.
The die has already been cast. Jinhyuk, who is presumed to be fake, has completely disappeared from the radar.
Now we have to believe in the unknown that is right in front of us.
“… … I will try to persuade the leaders of each country.”
***
[The following seals have been released.]
As the fourth day passed, the conditions for the activation of the ‘Covenant’ became closer.
Even the state institutions and the Awakened Associations of each country, which were barely able to maintain order, failed to control the terrified people.
A burning city and rapidly growing monsters.
Most areas outside of the capital and satellite cities have turned into ghost towns with no people.
A situation reminiscent of an apocalypse unfolded.
And now.
Those who failed to evacuate in time were thrown into a hellish reality.
“Krrrr… .”
“Goooooo!”
Orcs armed with black armor searched the ruins.
The unique crimson skin and wild ancient tattoos were enough to make one shiver just by looking at them.
Boom! Bang!
The empty cans and shelves that had been stacked up fell over with a loud noise.
A pungent scent of blood rose from the glaive, which was covered in blood and flesh.
A few meters underground from there.
A dozen survivors trembled and laughed. Some even fainted or fainted on the spot.
“Eek… .”
“It’s over. It’s all over. We’re all going to die. Hehehe.”
“Shh! Be quiet. The entrance is smeared with goblin excrement, so you might as well just pass through.”
“please….”
Among them, there were also awakened players.
However, no one thought of confronting the orcs or finding an escape route.
Because after several days of fighting, humans have realized that they can never stand up to Outbreak.
Monsters that keep pouring out no matter how many times you kill them, like cockroaches.
As if to mock humanity’s resistance, a new race emerged boasting ever stronger and more terrifying abilities.
[A gate is created!]
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[A gate is created!]
[A gate is created!]
[The gate is….]
[… … is created!]
From hobgoblin named orcs and trolls to undead ogres and wyverns.
This is the upper class of monsters that you have faced while conquering the Tower of Trials so far.
As a result, humanity faces an unprecedented crisis.
Because it became an apocalypse where the large guilds collapsed and the old corporations disappeared.
“Krrr… ugh.”
There was a suffocating silence, save for a low growl.
Everyone broke out in a cold sweat and prayed that the orcs would pass by without noticing this place.
however.
Praying for luck doesn’t work in reality.
Kwaang… Kwajik! Kwaddeok!
The glaive mercilessly cut through the iron floor.
The ‘Immortal Orcs’, who had a very sensitive sense of smell, were not opponents that could be fooled no matter how much you erased their smell.
“Eww!”
“Run away!”
“Where should I run to? There are so many guys outside?”
“Damn it! I shouldn’t have come to a place like this in the first place.”
People screamed in despair.
There is no escape.
Because it was a basement with only one entrance to begin with.
The orcs who had completely broken down the door and come down were drooling.
“Krrr… . Kill half of them and feast on them here, and take the other half as prisoners.”
“All right.”
The immortal orc who received the order threw down his glaive.
Boohoo… Plop!
A glaive was stuck in the back of a man struggling to survive.
“Cool… Luck?”
The man who had been staring blankly at the weapon sticking out of his chest fell to the ground.
The orc approached the man who was struggling with a foaming mouth, drew his sword, and began to strike madly.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
And so on until it becomes completely tangled and unrecognizable.
It is a threat that if you run away or resist, you will be treated the same way.
“It’s been a while since I’ve had meat.”
“I’ll prey on this number.”
The orcs quickly rushed to the corpse.
Udder, thud, thud.
The eerie sound of flesh being torn and bones breaking echoed.
The air was cold and frozen.
I can’t even think about running away.
All anyone could do was hope that they would not become prey right here and now, but rather become prisoners and live for just one more second.
But right then.
Woohoo!
[The crack has been destroyed.]
[The space continues.]
The air began to crack like a turtle’s shell.
at the same time.
Damn!
A group of men and women returned to the present world.
***
“Whew. You’re finally back.”
The man at the front shook off the blood and dust from his body.
It was a horrible sight, as if it had gone into a chimney.
The rest of the humans were just as guilty.
“Kruk… Are they new humans?”
The immortal orc’s eyes narrowed.
At a time when all kinds of races are eagerly hunting humans, it is becoming increasingly difficult to save humans.
New prey and slaves were always welcome.
“Kill him.”
“Crunch!”
At the captain’s single word, the glaive sliced through the air again.
The blade that rushed straight for the neck created a terrifying blast.
Kaaaaang!
But this time, instead of the sound of flesh being cut, there was a sharp metallic sound.
“Hoo.”
“You blocked it? This isn’t even the human capital, so there are still some useful ones left.”
“No, it’s because he’s weak.”
“Hahaha! Tarochwi, you can’t kill a single weak human in one go. You’re a disgrace to a warrior.”
“Where else can you go wrong, human? For once, you’ve caught a really fresh guy.”
The orcs who were watching burst into laughter.
I was bored with killing guys who kept running away, but finally I got to find some fun prey.
“This… weak human… is humiliating me?”
The orc known as Tarochura bared its thick fangs.
Kukuku!
[Immortal Orc activates ‘Warrior’s Tattoo’!]
Magic power equivalent to that of a named character of a certain level.
The weight of the glaive increased dozens of times, with his arm muscles bulging to the point of bursting.
There, a glaive made of ‘Cheol’ will allow you to exert the same power without the Aura Blade.
Even seasoned knights couldn’t do anything about the immortal orcs.
Kagakak…!
Sparks flew between the blades.
Even if you block it, it’s not blocked.
I even felt a determination to cut the opponent to pieces with the weapon.
Right then.
“Hmm. Now all the orc rascals are attacking me. I guess the contractor looked really funny after being away for a few days.”
The silver-haired girl who was watching the fight snickered.
“That’s right. After all that hard work in a strange place, I was planning on taking a hot shower and eating some sweet mint chocolate… Ugh.”
The man also lightly charged his magic into the dagger that was slowly being pushed.
The color of the blade.
It turned dark red.
That moment.
“Ugh… Uruk?”
Crunch!
The orc’s upper body slowly collapsed.
Red drops of blood formed along the misaligned area.
The glaive made of iron was also torn in half very cleanly.
“Still, it wasn’t all a loss being in the barrier he created.”
Jinhyuk wiped the blood off the blade.
While I was locked up, there were times when I would curse… .
Thanks to that, I was able to obtain some pretty useful information and clues.
What he planned and how he would move.
and.
Above all, how to conquer someone who loves games.
[Subspace inventory is opened.]
The dragon sword ‘Balmung’ was held in Jinhyeok’s hand.
“Immortal Orcs are often seen in the middle class… It’s not bad for a warm-up. I had a few questions to ask anyway, so this went really well.”
“You’re so confident just because you killed one warrior. I know you’re quite strong, but what can you do with just that many men?”
The immortal orc, who was the leader, took out a horn made of a skull from his bosom.
[Commander Immortal Orc uses special skill ‘Call of the Tribe’!]
The green light wavelength spread out widely.
The idea is to gather all the tribesmen nearby.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A sound that shook the axis was heard simultaneously.
What’s scary about orcs is not their individual fighting power, but their overwhelming numbers and their overwhelming attack power.
“So, what do you plan to do now? If you beg me to spare your life, I will specially consider making you my slave. Of course, I will torture you until you are about to die as compensation for your arrogance.”
A bitter light rose from the orcs’ eyes.
As if he was dying to enjoy Jinhyuk’s terrified appearance.
Jinhyuk slowly walked forward with the tip of his greatsword resting on the floor.
That’s right… .
The tip of the sword gnawed at the ground.
“Wow. It’s nice that we think the same way.”
I plan to do something similar here.
Of course, there’s no guarantee that you’ll be alive after all the information has been extracted.
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