Episode 274 One More Time
As I climbed up to the 61st floor, I thought I had become a lot stronger.
It may be an arrogant thought, but I can’t compare it to those who are climbing the same ladder.
That thought may have become stronger after competing with the bald man.
Among those who were climbing similar heights, the only people who were as strong as me were the members, and among them, Balmman was so strong that I could say he was unrivaled.
To be honest, I can’t guarantee what will happen if we fight again later.
There are lickers and cat paws, but since they have clear pros and cons, I’ll pass.
Anyway, I was somewhat confident in my own abilities.
-Kwaaaaang!
“Ugh!”
How do I compare to those who have risen higher than me?
He ran forward recklessly for a moment, but was hit by Taylor’s counterattack and was thrown back.
Even though we only crossed swords, the feeling of pressure is different.
Is this the power of those who rose to the top?
This isn’t the first time I’ve fought an NPC.
So I was becoming more determined.
“It’s so dirty.”
“You’re not ordinary either.”
I didn’t feel bad about acknowledging it, but the situation was bad.
Emilia and Bayard continue their duel with other worshippers.
The two who were standing back were observing the battle situation while keeping each other in check.
A situation where it is practically difficult to receive help from others.
I have to either break it with my own strength or hold out until Emilia or Bayard win.
Of course, I have no intention of choosing the option of holding out.
Leaving aside my personality issues… … .
‘There’s no guarantee that Emilia and Bayard will win.’
Even though we were the village leader and the royal druid, we were dealing with a secretive tower cult.
Judging from the reactions, it seems like it’s not a very well-known force even among NPCs, and it’s not known how large it is or how strong some of them are.
If I hadn’t gone to Framberg, I wouldn’t have known about this even now.
I must have fallen from the 61st floor because of that guy’s scheming.
It’s all the better. I’ll have to take this opportunity to find out who they are.
To do that, we have to subdue them first.
‘Can you subdue it?’
I don’t think I can do it.
Let’s not overwork ourselves and just focus on winning.
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There are more worshippers anyway.
It would be okay if only one of the three survived.
If Taylor’s words are true, there may be worshippers among those behind him.
The worst case scenario is that both are worshippers, but that seems unlikely.
If that was the case, we should have joined forces a long time ago. There is no reason to waste energy like this.
He turned slightly to the side, clutching his sword.
A guy looking at me with a relaxed look.
They have the ability to attack first and exert pressure, but they are not doing so.
I’m sure he has a lot to ask me too.
“Where did you hear about the cult? Security isn’t that lax for someone who just entered the 60th floor to know about it.”
“There are a lot of connections. So how big is the cult?”
“You still don’t know the details. Was it a coincidence that you pointed me out? It’s difficult, I don’t want to get caught by the back of the neck. Have you ever met any other worshippers besides me?”
“There must be a group. If there is a group, there must be a leader. Who is the leader? How about telling me where he is?”
Neither he nor I answered the question.
They just say whatever they want to say to each other.
It wasn’t just a waste of time. It was extracting information from one question to another.
‘I said it was difficult because the back of the neck was grabbed. There is definitely a punisher. Someone who can cause disadvantage in some way.’
A secret group unknown to the public.
Of course, keeping secrets is the basic principle. That’s probably why I say it’s difficult.
What matters is the penalty that comes with it.
Why would it be a problem if your affiliation is revealed? You can just avoid it.
Without concrete evidence, it’s impossible to be certain, even if it feels suspicious.
He made a big deal out of a problem that could have been overlooked.
He was so determined to keep his secret that he didn’t even hesitate to kill the same NPC.
There is a penalty.
‘How on earth? NPCs will have restrictions on their movements, so is there a way for someone to punish them? Or is there an indirect way, like a contract?’
I kept my eyes on him, but I didn’t stop thinking.
This time, thanks to Deokchun and Deodeok’s reactions and Taylor’s blatant manipulation, he was able to find followers, but there is no guarantee that will happen in the future.
I wanted to extract as much information as possible.
“Yeah. I didn’t think we could solve it with nice words. Let’s start by cutting off an arm or a leg.”
The guy didn’t have much patience.
Approach quickly while extending the sword.
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There was a flash of light for a moment, and then a cool sensation touched my neck.
-Kaang!
I was barely able to react and strike back with my sword.
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It wasn’t even blocked by a sword.
I was in a hurry so I trusted the Felline set and kicked it with my forearm.
-Jureuk
Blood pours out from between the half-split armor.
[Will of Steel (S) Lv.3] [Rigid Body (S) Lv.4] [Physical Attack Resistance (S) Lv.3]
Even with the passive skill activated, it’s still like this…
It would be dangerous to allow consecutive attacks. They are on a different level from the guys who stayed on the 60th floor.
Moreover, the NPC has been trapped in the tower for a long time. In fact, it is correct to assume that most of the skills they have are at MAX levels.
It hasn’t changed that she’s still too much for me to handle.
-Kwaaaaang!
“Are you underestimating me?”
I’m not that easy to take.
We can now respond to attacks that we would have never seen before, rather than just react to them.
He deftly took the sword with his shoulder and swung his sword.
I tried to climb up the bastard’s blade and pierce it all the way to his neck.
[Access Denied (S) Lv.MAX]
-Karrrrrung!
An invisible force pushed my sword away.
No access? What kind of skill is that?
There are so many skills I don’t know. It’s fortunate that I can at least read them with my power.
Binggle.
He turned his body and blew up a fire bomb at the same time.
Destructive power reaching S-class.
The whole area is rocked by explosions and heat rises.
This isn’t enough. It would be nice to take damage, but I don’t think that’s likely.
It would be nice if we could at least cover up our eyes to some extent.
I used the electric shock without hesitation.
-Crackle!
A torrent of electricity shoots out.
It would be enough to shock most monsters and make them tremble, but it didn’t seem to have any effect on Taylor.
Because he swung his sword at me through the dust that was rising up dizzily.
It would have been better if he had just thrown the sword.
[Space Compression (SS) Lv.MAX]
What a ridiculous attack.
The signs are fleeting.
When I felt like the surroundings were shaking.
-Quadduck!
The place I am in is completely squeezed.
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An attack I’ve never seen before.
Destructive power and range reaching SS-class.
It was too late to see and avoid, so I had no choice but to use Fog Rush.
“You use interesting skills.”
Should I just do what you write?
I couldn’t speak because it was foggy, but I couldn’t help but swear.
Invincibility lasts only a few seconds.
Even now, we must assess the bastard’s power.
[SS-class power, the eye that gazes upon the stars is unleashed.]
-Tsuzuzu
As the power manifests, information about the bastard begins to surface.
As expected, since it was an NPC, no proper information came to mind.
[Taylor – NPC]
-Former special forces unit that roamed the battlefield.
-The safest way to keep a secret is to kill the witness!
-If you don’t deal with it, it will be an obstacle until the end.
I knew that I had to get rid of that guy right here and now.
I need to get stronger quickly. It’s inconvenient to only get limited information from NPCs.
At least if they were of the same level, or at least comparable, I would have been able to catch a glimpse of their powers or skills.
Well, I already know the power…’.
‘It was definitely a secret envoy (SS).’
It is not an offensive power.
It is an ability specialized in conveying information and operating secretly.
I can’t believe just this though.
Do you know if you have more powers? I have more than one or two.
Don’t think too deeply. Thinking about the unknown won’t lead to an answer.
[Fogging ends.] [Return of the Dead (AAA) Lv.5]
As soon as I got my body back, I put on a buff.
Here.
[Buff Dice (AAA) Lv.1] [6] [Unhealed Wound]
-The opponent’s healing effect is greatly reduced.
It’s been a while since I’ve seen the scale 6.
The effect goes without saying.
In an already weak situation, if you recover, there’s no answer.
I guess I’ll have to push myself a little bit.
Because the very idea of fighting an NPC with health left over makes no sense.
A situation where a buff has already been applied.
There is no choice.
“let’s go.”
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“Geeeek!”
“Kkaaaak!”
There has been enough exploration.
I ran forward, and Deokchun on my right and Deodeok on my left formed a formation and charged forward.
A collaboration of the lord of all things, spirits, and elixirs!
-Kwaaaaang!
I kicked the floor and threw a bunch of dirt at him.
“Shallow number!”
Right, shallow chatter.
So what are you going to do? Unless you have some kind of clairvoyance skill, you can’t see anything if you cover your eyes with dirt or spit, right?
[Aurora Beam (S) Lv.3] [Aurora Beam (S) Lv.3] [Aurora Beam (S) Lv.3]
He fired the aurora beams one after another.
The attack is straight and easy to avoid, but the long-range attack speed is fast.
There is nothing better than this for restraint.
In a situation where buffs are already applied, the power goes without saying.
Of course, it would be a shame to end it like this.
What I just said was just bait to shake up the guy.
[Time Bomb (AA) Lv.6]
I planted a bomb.
where?
“Let’s do it properly this time.”
On my body and sword.
The armor and sword are engraved with explosive magic circles.
He’s not the type of guy who can win by fighting with his body. He has to inflict damage even if it means cutting off my own flesh. Before the buff dice effect wears off.
-Kwaaaaang!
The explosion added further acceleration to the acceleration.
Taylor and I are getting closer rapidly.
[SS-Grade Power, the Unyielding Sword Demon Flashes!] [Electric Shock (AAA) Lv.3] [Cut (AAA) Lv.6] [Soul Tear (S) Lv.4] [Hong Ye-Cham (SS)]
I used my skills without holding back.
A correction to the power.
A shock that covers the entire body.
From the enhanced cutting power to the Pelline set skill, Hong Ye-cham.
Here.
[Intermediate Strength Boost Potion]
-Power blazing!
[Lower Agility Enhancement Potion]
-My feet are cracking!
I even poured a potion into my mouth that temporarily increased my strength and agility.
It’s a good thing I didn’t neglect making potions.
Incredible speed.
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I reached out.
Now is the beginning.
[Abyss Eyes (A) Lv.9] [Obsessed Ghost (AA) Lv.2] [Frozen Break (AAA) Lv.5]
The bondage I have.
“Kkaaaaaaah!”
[Scream of the Soul (SS)]
Support from Deodeok.
The scream of the soul that had risen to SS rank struck Taylor.
“Ugh!”
A combination that makes even NPCs stiffen their bodies.
I swung my sword with all my might at that guy.
A sword strike enhanced with power and skill cut through the bastard.
[Firebomb (S) Lv.6]
-Kwaaaaaaaah!
Starting with a huge explosion, the time bombs carved into my body and sword all fired simultaneously.
An ear-piercing roar and scorching heat.
All that can be seen in the space that has suddenly become a fire pit is a red-hot flame.
The flames sway toward the sky and the haze distorts the sky.
Smoke replaced the clouds, and even the earth trembled.
The problem was that my body felt like it couldn’t hold out and was going to break apart.
[Effect of Payback (S)] [Damage accumulates.]
Starting with repayment, the defensive skill alarm keeps popping up repeatedly.
“Wow, that’s great.”
As the flames that had been covering my vision disappeared, I saw Taylor, whose whole body was burning.
Even just looking at him, his appearance is beyond words.
Half-burned upper body.
Half of the bastard’s body lost function where the soul-rending blow passed, and his hair, singed by the heat, stuck to his burn-stained face.
Black smoke flows out every time you open your mouth.
It wouldn’t have been strange if I had died, but I didn’t let my guard down.
He’s an NPC.
59th floor, an existence beyond the instant death zone.
That means.
[Short-term regression (S) Lv.MAX]
– Go back 10 seconds.
It turned out that he still had a secret weapon left.
“If you have nothing more to show, then you are defeated.”
The bastard’s body has been restored, although it is not complete.
A guy with a bitter smile.
I knew it.
There’s no way it’ll end right away.
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I also raised the corners of my mouth when I looked at him.
“Why is there nothing more to show you?”
[Astral Rainbow (S)]
The magic of crawling on the floor.
I squeezed out all the magic power in my body.
I also have a secret weapon.
and…….
“Geeeeeek!”
[Cheek slap (S)]
-Tsk tsk tsk!
There’s also Deokchun.
“Ugh!”
The moment the bastard’s neck turned from the surprise slap.
“Try holding on one more time.”
I threw myself at the bastard.
[Payback (S) Lv.1]
Another wave of destruction, different from the one before, shook the earth.
