#58
Episode 58
Second Cataclysm (3)
There is no common sense in the dungeon.
If you decide to live as a user, this is something you should always keep in mind. It was a slogan that the Academy consistently instilled in its students, and Jeongdo was also a phrase that they always kept in their hearts.
But nonetheless.
As soon as I opened the dungeon door and entered, I couldn’t help but think, ‘Does this make sense?’
As soon as I opened the dungeon door and entered, the scenery changed. No, it was not at a level that could be explained simply by saying that the scenery had changed. It was just another world.
forest.
Inside the door was the middle of a dense forest. Not a gloomy dungeon, but a sunny forest.
‘huh? sunny?’
Jeongdo raised his head and looked at the sky.
Yes. sky.
Instead of the hard dungeon ceiling, the open sky caught my eye. They looked back in embarrassment, but before they knew it, the door they came through had already disappeared.
“What the hell is this…” ”
“Now that I think about it, it hasn’t been long since you awakened. “It’s unbelievable, though.”
Seeing Do-do’s confusion, Sang-hee smiled slightly and spoke to him.
“I think this is your first time in a mission-type dungeon, so let me explain. Although they are grouped together by the word dungeon, you can think of a mission-type dungeon as a separate space, unlike other dungeons.”
“Does that mean mission-type dungeons aren’t actually dungeons?”
“no. It’s definitely a dungeon. Even mission-type dungeons break after 30 days.”
Clearly, the dungeon that took place in Gangnam was also a mission-type dungeon.
“Then what do you mean by separate space?”
“Umm… How should I explain it? “I don’t have anyone to talk to.”
She thought for a moment, perhaps unable to think of the right words, and then opened her mouth.
“Nowadays, dungeons are treated like resource warehouses, but in reality, dungeons are an alien invasion of Earth. “I don’t know its purpose.”
Jeongdo nodded at her explanation. She seemed to like the response so much that she began to speak faster and faster.
“When entering an annihilation type dungeon, the killing spews that monsters give to users… It’s terrible. They really run at me as if they have met their enemy. I will kill you. I will take over. These feelings are clearly conveyed. But mission-type dungeons are different.”
She took a moment to catch her breath and then continued.
“If you listen to the opinions of people who have cleared mission-type dungeons, the opinions are consistent. Rather than trying to invade Earth, mission-type dungeons are the opposite. “It seems to be a dungeon to train the user to become stronger.”
“… ah.”
The extent to which I heard it reminded me of the story I heard from Hae-jun a while ago.
Treasure Dungeon.
And it was said that the otherworldly beings that exist within it are forces that are in a hostile relationship with the monsters that are currently invading Earth. Therefore, it also helps humanity.
So does this mean that the mission-type dungeon, like the treasure dungeon, is a space for training and compensation to fight against alien beings invading the Earth?
Otherworldly beings trying to invade Earth.
And other alien beings who do not like the invasion.
‘What on earth is happening on Earth?’
It was something unknown at the moment.
“For this reason, mission-type dungeons often feature unusual spaces. An environment that pushes users to the limit may appear, or an otherworldly environment, like the current one, may appear. The important thing is not to panic in any situation and to calmly understand the situation… ”
It was then.
Sang-hee and Jeong-do, who were speaking, reflexively took their stances.
Rustle.
With the sound of rustling bushes, a group of groups appeared in front of them.
Almost 2m tall. It was a bipedal creature with abnormally long arms. The face resembled an ape and was full of strange makeup.
“Prepare for battle. Even though mission-type dungeons have that intention, that doesn’t mean the monsters are friendly to users. “In fact, they are even more persistent in their attempts to take our lives.”
Observation was used on the monsters(?) that appeared in her words.
Tiring!
<Kaumka Warrior>
Level: 71
<The Kaumka people are a minority race that lives in groups deep in the forest. He enjoys fighting and serves the gods of the sun and moon. Their magic has been the subject of study by many scholars since ancient times.>
Level 71.
Even in Class A, it is a top grade. Jeongdo was nervous and glared at them.
at that time.
“You’re here! Warriors of the other world!”
Suddenly the Kaumka warrior at the head of the group shouted. As if in response, the group behind them also started shouting.
“Fight! Long for life!”
“Get it! “Take power!”
“So break our shackles!”
“Then you will get what you want!”
A loud voice echoed through the forest.
“… Captain. “Do situations like this happen often in mission-type dungeons?”
“yes yes? no. This is my first time seeing monsters say something like this… ”
She, who had been told not to panic under any circumstances, was extremely embarrassed.
“According to known information, it appears that a truly intelligent monster has appeared. “It seems like they’re saying something, but it’s a shame I can’t understand it.”
“… yes?”
What does this mean? The beings in front of me are speaking Korean with native-level fluency. No, wait a minute.
‘… Korean?’
There is no way the newly discovered monster in the dungeon could speak Korean. Moreover, Seo Sang-hee seemed not to understand what they were saying.
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Then there is only one possibility.
<Communication-lv.3>
‘It seems like a fraudulent talent has done something fraudulent again.’
It’s not new anymore. I thought it was just communication and just accepted it.
“No matter how much you promise, it’s hard to talk to someone who can’t understand. ruler! Warriors. The bloody struggle begins now… ”
“for a moment.”
Jeong-do suddenly spoke to the Kaumka people who were just about to vent their speculations.
“I’d like to know more about what I said earlier. What does it mean to break the shackles and get what you want?”
Although the words were said with the intention of obtaining at least a little bit of information, the impact of the words was far greater. The group of Kaumka people were startled, and Sanghee, who was next to them, was shocked.
“Yes, user? “What is the language of monsters?”
“human! “A human from another world spoke our tribe’s language!”
The confrontation, which had the spirit of battle, quickly turned into chaos. The leading figure, who appeared to be a representative of the Kaumka tribe, asked Do.
“Human from another world. “How can you speak our tribe’s language?”
“… “It’s just something I was born with.”
“Being able to communicate with someone you’ve never seen before. It can be said to be a miracle. “The fact that our tribe encountered such a miracle is all thanks to the blessings of Elua, the sun god.”
After saying that, the foreign race started making strange hand gestures towards the sky and muttering in a low voice. Maybe it’s the prayers of different races. Jeong-do quietly watched the scene, and Sang-hee cautiously approached and asked.
“Hey, I don’t know how this happened… ”
“Captain. “Do you remember my representative talent?”
“yes? If you are your representative talent… Communication? ah!”
“Maybe that’s why we can talk. “Things might turn out easier than you think.”
While talking to Sanghee, a Kaumka warrior suddenly shouted.
“A human from another world! Coming here means pursuing strength! “We’ll show you the way!”
“oh?”
Are things really going to be easy?
However, such expectations were shattered by the words of the next Khaumka warrior.
“Take us down! Fight! Seize your life! So take our souls and break the shackles that bind them! The liberated soul will lead you on the path.”
“… … .”
What are you talking about? I suppressed the urge to scream like that. To be honest, all I know is to knock it down. You’ve twisted your words so badly. Jeongdo sighed.
however.
Even if Jeongdo didn’t understand, there was a talent who understood on his behalf.
Tiring!
<<Communication-lv.3> has acquired information from an otherworldly being. The status window interface is being reorganized to more easily convey information acquired by <Game-lv.3> to users.
Reorganization in progress… 100% reorganization completed!>
<A new <Dungeon Quest> item has been added to the status window.>
“… what?”
Reorganization? Dungeon quest? Jeongdo hurriedly opened the status window.
And in the status window, a new item was added as explained in the notification window.
<Dungeon Quest>
1. Defeat the Kaumka tribe.
2. Collect Sun Moon Soul. Sun Moon Soul can be obtained by defeating the Kaumka tribe.
3. Destroy the soul shackles in the Kaumka village.
“her.”
It was a real quest. He also explained the nonsense words and organized them in an easy-to-understand manner. This is possible when two level 3 talents meet. To some extent, I could only admire it.
“Come on, warriors of this world. Take up arms. Life is a series of battles. It’s time to prove your life.”
Information in the quest window. And listening to the words of the different races in front of me, it seemed like combat was essential in this mission-type dungeon. Jeong Do told Sanghee.
“Captain. “It appears that this mission is closely related to combat.”
“thank god. “To be honest, I’m not confident about using my brain.”
As Sanghee said that, he picked up his warax and aimed it at the different races in front of him. Jeongdo asked them for the last time before the battle began.
“What do you guys gain by doing this?”
“It’s a pity. A promise to God cannot be told to anyone. But what you need to do is simple. You just have to take us down. “That is the right way for you and for us.”
Geass.
Both the dwarves and the monsters in the mission-type dungeon seemed to have many restrictions on obtaining something.
Jeongdo said while holding the King of All Diseases in the form of Horyongdam.
“okay. It’s nice that it’s simple. Goes!”
The first battle with the newly appeared ‘intelligent monster’ has begun.
* * * * * *
Jeongdo stepped on Changryongbo and rushed quickly. With the rods and various boosting equipment so far, his abilities have reached Class A. With the addition of great skills, the speed was truly worthy of being described as a beam of light.
Quang!
A quick thrust knocked the shield of the leading Khaumka warrior. The spear strike, delivered with lightning speed and the strength to back it up, sent the 2m tall figure flying backwards.
‘yet!’
Then, Do-do cast Changryongbo once again towards the flying Kaumka warrior.
Rapid advance.
To some extent, it flew at a faster speed than the flying Kaumka warrior and caught up with the warrior.
And immediately a barrage was launched.
“Ha!”
As the blue strong energy covered the Horyongdam, dozens of stabs were fired towards the back of the Kaumka warrior. In a situation where you are floating in the air, this sting is unavoidable! I thought the game was decided with this blow.
however.
“excellent!”
The Kaumka warriors are also strong, reaching level 71. He muttered a few words and exploded the condensed mana into the air.
phut!
With the sound of air bursting, the Kaumka warrior rotated his body 180 degrees in the air, and the barrage was blocked not by his back but by his shield.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
“Tsk.”
“It is a heavy and fast blow. But I am stronger.”
As the warrior said, the shield was intact with only a little soot. It’s probably not an ordinary shield.
“Let’s see if we can keep stopping!”
Jeong Do changed the King of All Diseases into the form of a sword and fired another barrage.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
“stupid. Warrior. “Your strength cannot pierce my shield.”
As he said, Jeongdo’s stabbings were blocked every time. However, Jeongdo did not rest and repeatedly cut and stabbed the shield with his sword.
bang! bang!
“… “A foolish warrior cannot avoid death.”
The Kaumka warrior frowned and began to recite a spell.
The identity of the magic performed by warriors is <the magic of reflection>.
This spell has the effect of returning the opponent’s attack as is. If you imbue a shield with a spell, the person in front of you will die from your attack.
‘It’s unfortunate, but this is also an ordeal.’
Even though the tribe’s aspirations would be distant, there was no way to overlook it. When a warrior hides behind a shield and tries to chant a spell.
Phew.
“… “Oops.”
The sword gently pierced through the shield and lodged in the warrior’s chest.
“Whew. “It barely exploded.”
“… Cough. how?”
Even when the warrior’s chest was pierced and he was vomiting blood, he showed curiosity rather than fear of death. He looked like the Kaumka people, who consider struggle to be their life.
“You seem to be quite proud of your shield… ”
Jeongdo spoke to the dying Kaumka warrior.
“me too. “When it comes to items, no matter where I go, I’m not the type of person to be fooled.”
What is the identity of the sword that Jeong Do was holding in his hand?
A famous sword that Jo Ja-ryong obtained from the Jangpan Sect.
It was a Cheonggang sword.
<The King of All Diseases has reproduced ancient weapons to a high level.>
<Cheonggang Sword, ignores the opponent’s defense with a low probability.>
The reason why I ignorantly cut through the shield even though I knew it would be impenetrable.
It was to reveal the option of Cheongganggeom.
“… is it. my shield. “Did I end up being too overconfident in my comrades?”
“It’s a great shield. “I will put it to good use.”
“The winner takes everything from the loser. This is nature’s… ”
The Kaumka warrior who spoke up to that point lowered his head.
“Whoa.”
It was not an easy enemy, but thanks to the Cheonggang Sword option, we easily won.
“ruler. next.”
It was time to help the captain, who was handling several Kaumka warriors alone.
Jeong-do turned his head towards Sang-hee.
