Episode 758. The Lord of the Wriggling Things, ‘Kaalut’ (3)
It was a future stained with rosy colors.
Because of the appearance of the great hero, Suetra, the conquest of the top of the tower by mankind became a reality.
The days of being trapped in the 90-day shackles and trembling with anxiety are over.
That’s what I thought.
“Coolook… .”
“Oh, that’s ridiculous.”
The raiding party fell into terrible despair.
It had to be that way.
The 78th try ended in failure.
“Koooooo!”
Everyone froze in place at the thunderous sound of the pier. The flame breath that followed destroyed all the prepared relics and hidden cards.
-Howl’s Moving Castle: I can’t stand to see it. Sigh ㅠㅠ It’s like I have no dreams or hopes. Seriously
-Hyunggungseongcheida: Now, there are less than 50,000 people watching the boss fight. It is much more profitable to go out and enjoy it during this time.
-The disappearance of Saenggalchi No. 1: It was over 1 billion at first, it’s driving me crazy.
-My Lime-Crazy Orange Tree: You guys should stop now. As the above person said, it’s foolish to see only such tragedy until the end.
-Department of Identification of the Old: This is correct.
[The broadcast ends.]
Flashing red letters.
Each and every one of those sharp words made me feel like my throat was going to be cut off.
The number of mobilized attack forces alone exceeded 260, and the number of deaths was close to 300,000.
A huge number of elites were literally cut down.
Of course, despite all these sacrifices, there were still some results.
We have successfully conquered most of the key ruins and labyrinths on the 48th floor and passed through all the gates leading to the final destination, Dragon’s Lair.
A neatly cleaned road.
If you can just get through the last one, it’s a success.
the problem is.
The last one was that it boasted a level of difficulty that was completely different from what had been done so far.
A giant dragon that just filled the screen.
It is one of the ancient dragons.
With the nickname ‘Guardian Dragon’.
It is ‘Destia’.
The gatekeepers, specialized in guarding the stronghold, did not allow anyone to go beyond the 48th floor.
Boom!
The guild executives who were watching the boss-only live broadcast slammed their desks.
“f*ck!”
“Damn it. This time I can’t even get a single sneeze.”
“This is the worst… I see.”
Gone are the days of fancy meetings in Las Vegas.
An empty office, but big enough.
The number of rankers filling it could be counted on one hand.
Yes.
The seven guilds that supported the world have virtually collapsed.
Master Gray of the ‘Dread Roar’ guild, the sole survivor, stared blankly at the blank screen.
“Ha, now I’ve lost the Holy Relic. Next time I go into the Dragon’s Maw I’ll have to carry a bomb.”
Gray, who lost an arm in the third raid, let out a self-deprecating laugh.
The harsh reality of having to watch from afar as your colleagues die.
My empty arms were particularly sore.
“The whole world is in turmoil because of this incident.”
“The crime rate has also increased tenfold, and the police force has lost its function.”
“Who can you blame? The world will end in 30 hours.”
Negative reports followed.
When the end is near, we often imagine how humanity will collapse.
Reality produced the most horrific results imaginable.
When morality and law disappear, the madness of those who are left with only instincts unfolds.
“More than that. Did you find the person I mentioned?”
Gray changed the subject.
“Are you talking about someone named Kang Jin-hyeok?”
“okay.”
“After leaving the United States, we lost contact. The same goes for Saint Teresa and Chun Yoo-seong, who were also my companions.”
“Is there any point in looking for them now? They are certainly useful, but they will all be over in one blow against the dragon anyway.”
“… No, if it’s that guy… .”
Gray, who was speaking, trailed off.
There would be no point in telling you in detail how strong Jinhyuk is now.
What does it matter how strong a ghost is if it doesn’t exist in the first place?
Although I don’t know, I’m sure he lost his life while conquering some of the steps of the tower.
Otherwise, there would be no reason for it not to have appeared by now.
“I’ll move tomorrow.”
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Gray made his decision.
Whether they are injured or disabled, or lack skill or are just beginners.
If everything is going to end anyway, then we have to try a final attack.
“…yes.”
“Haa. If I had known this would happen, I would have spent my money lavishly a long time ago. Don’t be frugal, haha.”
“Can I leave work tonight? It’s my last day, so I need to spend the day with my family.”
“Do whatever you want. Damn it.”
No one tried to run away, even though they were grumbling.
If this is fate.
Because they intended to carry out the mission given to them until the end.
But right then.
Beep!
The conference room door opened.
Anyone who is able to enter here must be at least S-rank or higher.
However, the only people left were those here.
At least among those who remain in America.
The person who appeared and received everyone’s attention was a very welcome and earnest person.
“You all have waited for a long time.”
Suet, who was seriously injured in the first raid, returned.
“oh my god.”
“I told you that you would never regain consciousness.”
“Are you feeling better?”
“Haha. It must have been a miracle. You woke up at this exact timing. Well, that’s not important right now. Let’s start by solving the imminent apocalypse.”
The 79th and final attempt.
This time, I really need to pour out everything I have left.
“Please gather everyone who is Class A or higher. I have a way to pierce Destia’s heart.”
All skilled players who have the potential to climb the Tower of Trials.
It’s time to squeeze out that last bit and attempt the final 79th raid.
like that.
Suet offered the devil an offer.
***
Sararak.
……There is no time.
Jinhyuk bit his lower lip as he watched the falling sand grains.
There have been many dangerous situations so far, but this was one of the worst.
‘Game changer’.
Because it was the kind that could shake the board itself by using the rules.
A communications network created through a backdoor channel.
[… … Takeshi does not respond.]
[Kim Hee-woong, Lee Yu-ri, and Min Jeong-woo are silent.]
There is no news from those who were scattered in the Korean and American branches.
By any chance, did they even try to get to that point?
… Please. I hope there’s no problem.
My head was a jumble of confusion.
I knew that the primordial beings would move, but I didn’t know they would set traps so quickly and perfectly.
‘It was easy.’
It was important to secure the crown and the dragon lord, but they should have paid more attention to that side as well.
At the last minute, I was forced to take a gamble.
“Kick… kick! Why, are you… scared… because it’s like this? Because the time… when I thought you guys were on my side… isn’t?”
“That part certainly hurt a little. But thanks to you bragging about it, I know there’s still a chance to turn things around.”
An hourglass floating behind Kaalut.
I’ve just finished deciphering the ancient runes written on the border.
‘It’s not completely impossible.’
One hour here is 12 hours outside.
In other words.
This means that you have to finish all the fights within one hour to get to the 48th floor.
“Haha… I told you on purpose. Seeing you struggle and find hope in a handful of hours… is one of the few games… I can do.”
Sweep.
Sigh.
Before I knew it, bugs started crawling around me.
“It tastes bad.”
“If you live… infinitely… you will understand… how boredom and listlessness… are terrible curses.”
Damn it!
A strangely shaped spittle protruded from Kaalut’s hand.
A translucent liquid that drips from the tip of a needle.
It wasn’t just a simple poison, it was Kaalut’s own unique fluid that could manipulate memories.
If even one drop of that gets into your body, it’s over.
‘You’re trying to attract people’s attention with bugs and take advantage of the opportunity.’
Aiming for a blind spot in a melee is a headache in many ways.
then.
‘We have no choice but to respond in the same way.’
Jinhyuk called upon the abilities stored in the world’s memories.
A recently opened book was placed among numerous books.
[The unique skill ‘Hundred Ghosts’ Night Walk – West’ is activated!]
In that moment, Jinhyuk’s shadow grew larger.
In the black carpet that filled the interior, strange figures that had never been seen before from the tower began to slowly rise up.
“Krrrr… .”
“Phuhihi! Phew! Gyahahahaha!”
“Eat it… eat it… tear it up and eat it… .”
All kinds of ghosts and monsters were drooling.
A fierce aura confronted the ancient insects.
“Eat it all.”
This side is also full of hungry devils. It’s made up of only the most insane of them, regardless of whether they’re strong or weak.
By the way, there’s a reason why that guy Adele became a troublemaker.
“Huh, huh. This… will be fun.”
Kaalut also ordered the insects he commanded to charge by slightly raising his hand.
An all-out war involving thousands of troops soon broke out.
Kwakwakwakwang!
Crunch! Crunch!
All sorts of bugs rushed to eat the flesh of the monsters. Likewise, the monsters and ghosts also
He used abilities that only existed in legends and literature.
Abigail’s return.
There is no better word to describe the hell in which people are trying to eat each other.
Crack!
Jinhyuk clasped his gloved hands together.
[‘The Drink Behind’ – ‘Hohwa (號火)’ is activated!]
Three tigers made of fire charged.
The tigers, rushing lightly and quickly, aimed for Kaalut from different directions.
Burning teeth and claws aimed at the vital points.
“It’s just… this much. Disappointing.”
Kaalut stuck his needle in with an indifferent face.
All the way!
The fluid seeped into the fire.
OK.
“Krrrr.”
“Ugh!”
The tigers’ pupils became dim.
This is because the organ that identifies the Pia has completely melted.
“If you were so arrogant and full of yourself, believing in something like Mangryang… you made a big mistake… huh?”
Kaalut, who had been speaking, tilted his head.
Jinhyuk was running away with his back turned.
Not outside.
Deeper into your body.
“Hahaha… Hahahaha! Are you trying to find… my heart?”
I never thought I’d do something so stupid.
They must have chosen that method because they didn’t know how vast and complex the inside of this body was. Even Nyarlathotep couldn’t find the right path inside it.
A look of interest appeared on Kaalut’s face without any filter.
“Well… for those who don’t have much time… this could be a great move.”
If only I could find the exact heart.
So, if only we could make a decision in a short period of time.
Not too bad for a gamble.
Because it was destined to disappear anyway when the 90-day countdown ended.
if.
As long as the premise of not getting lost is maintained.
Kaalut moved to hunt the small fly that entered his body.
