Episode 623 Preemptive Attack
The tower and the system are vicious. They create situations and environments that are not short of trials and encourage you to climb up.
The techniques tended to become more diverse and secretive as they went up, and this was also applied to the small world created by individuals, the 90th floor.
“It makes you focus on clearing the game, when the real goal is a new ending.”
The rules of the game, the given conditions, the hidden pieces, etc., everything makes you focus on the game. To follow the standard flow.
If you deviate a little from there, the difficulty level jumps significantly. If I hadn’t dealt a near-annihilating blow to the players who invaded the stage in the middle, I wouldn’t have even attempted the expedition.
No, if we hadn’t achieved any significant results after going on an expedition, we wouldn’t have gone on any additional expeditions.
Because the amount of gold and monsters consumed in one trip is beyond imagination. At the same time, from the moment you go out, you are put in a situation where you have to worry about both expeditions and invasions.
Even the most powerful officers have no choice but to split up and move in preparation for any unforeseen circumstances.
‘This is why people can’t see the new ending.’
The system’s intervention was so strong that even the ruler who created this layer could not see it.
The expedition invited to the Demon King’s Castle. Among them, there were two climbers. Firefly and Awl Fairy. It was surprising to hear that the Awl Fairy was the ruler of the 93rd floor. It was something that didn’t need to be told to me.
I guess he was reacting to my comment that I had put a proxy for the ruler on the 91st floor.
Anyway, this is the first time we’ve met. I had to tell you what I’ve accomplished in order to ask you to trust me because I have a plan.
anyway.
‘If the ruler steps down without a representative, the system will probably change its structure in some way.’
Since there is no owner, it seems that the system adds and omits various things according to its taste, leaving the main structure intact.
It is said that when it was first created, each stage had to have all the monsters and defense equipment installed from the time it was first created.
The story is that the trick I used didn’t work.
And that’s not all.
“This guy wasn’t supposed to be like that either.”
“Huh? Brother, you called me!”
“No, just lie down.”
“Now that you say that, hyung, I have no choice but to take a nap!”
The Venom I brought from the dungeon. According to the existing rules, I can’t bring this guy unless I go on an expedition and occupy the area where the dungeon is.
‘Venom knew the rules had changed, you know.’
Perhaps the system influenced them and they came to know about it naturally. NPCs are strongly influenced by the system.
Anyway, that’s what’s important.
“The system wants to be played in different ways.”
If you can exploit a bug or something, do it, if you can cheat, do it, do whatever you can. We’ll give you that much freedom and flexibility.
It is the same stance as the system we have seen so far.
There is one reason why I checked these.
[The succession to the throne has been completed.]
Because this message popped up a few days ago.
To be honest, it was almost like gambling for me. All my foundations are in the Demon King’s Castle. If I change the King of Phantademia to the Demon King, what will happen to the Demon King’s Castle, its executives, and the monsters I command?
In the worst case scenario, the king could be summoned here and everyone who had been with him up until now could follow him.
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But if that is the will of the system.
“Your Majesty, are you worried about something?”
“If you’re going on an expedition, it would be a good idea to delay a bit. The equipment repairs aren’t finished yet. The siege equipment also needs to be re-inspected.”
They will still be on my side.
Himerun and Phaedum approaching me. The Demon King has changed, but his power remains the same.
It was a good thing. If we had lost this place, we would have gone over to the human side. That was also the reason we had formed an alliance with the expedition.
I am no longer the Demon King.
The king of all monsters and monsters.
‘The King of Monsters.’
It was recognized as a new force.
The stage still exists, and players can still enter through portals.
Ultimately, the Demon King must be captured, but he can also invade here and grow.
In game terms, it felt similar to unlocking a new map.
The difference is that this place existed before and the Demon King’s territory was newly created.
Thanks to this, the name of this place was changed from Demon King’s Castle to Monster Palace.
As a large-scale patch was implemented, there were also changes to the royal palace.
‘I thought it was created mainly by demons.’
According to spies planted near the palace, those who appear to be demons have been confirmed.
Since the people there couldn’t be turned into monsters, it seems like they set it up as a contract with the devil.
‘If it’s the devil’s species, it’s actually more convenient for me.’
I guess it’s because I can now use divine power.
Kkuuk. I clenched my fist.
I’m really happy to be recognized as the leader of a new force. I was worried that maybe I would be ranked like other monsters.
The previous Demon King, no. Now, the previous Demon King, Garti, was demoted to a 5-star monster when he stepped down from the throne.
You’re lucky. No, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
‘It’s important how you get out of the Demon King’s Castle.’
Since it was a sudden change, there will be an uproar within the palace. They will have to come up with countermeasures.
The palace is currently locked. Previously, outside access was strictly restricted, but now it has become completely closed.
All support sent to Hupenpedia has also been cut off.
-Tiring
I got a message from the bald man.
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[Nimary Baldness]: Gongdu! There’s no news from here? No one knows that Wangseong has become the Demon King’s Castle.
[Petit Gongdu]: So there was no separate notice?
[Nimary Baldness]: Yeah. I guess we just have to figure it out ourselves?
[Petit Gongdu]: Alright! The plan is set!
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[Nimary Baldness]: You just have to break it all!
[Petit Gongdu]: … … ? I never said that… … .
I sent him a message, but he didn’t read it. What is this guy trying to do?
He brushed his face briefly. It doesn’t matter. The expeditionary force that formed an alliance has returned, and the general situation has already been conveyed.
As we prepared for the next battle, we each took on a different role.
I’m preparing to attack the Demon King’s Castle.
The expedition informs them of the alliance and reveals the identity of the king.
The bald man moves himself and spreads the evidence and circumstances.
The suspicion that Wangseong was suspicious had already been created as the expedition continued. Since this was an unprecedented development, the question was whether people would believe that Wangseong was the Demon King’s Castle.
In a word, this is it.
“The guy who pretended to be a king was actually the Demon King, and I noticed that and targeted them first. So let’s fight together.”
It’s far-fetched. It’s a story that doesn’t make sense and doesn’t make sense, but whatever.
“That guy is the Demon King right now.”
He raised the corners of his lips and called out to Karti.
I need his help for this.
“Did you contact them?”
“Of course. They’ll be moving soon too.”
Maybe it’s because I’ve shown him not only possibilities but also concrete plans, but he’s also been showing a friendly side lately.
New ending. For that.
“Oh, and this is a gift. To commemorate our alliance.”
Garti takes something out of his bosom and hands it over.
It’s clear what the guy means by alliance. An alliance to strike down the leader of the cultists together.
A gift to him would probably have some meaning.
A vial containing a liquid. A faint smell of blood.
“Oh.”
“I think my sincerity will get through to this point. Do I need to wait long? Giving and receiving what each other wants. That’s what an alliance is.”
“I always believed in your sincerity.”
The item that Garti gave me.
[High-ranking vampire’s blood]
-A vial containing the blood of a high-ranking vampire.
-Worshiper, you have drawn Pat’s blood!
-You could probably make a rare elixir?
Pat’s blood.
It’s a good thing this guy was already a bit of a pain.
I was worried about what would happen if I jumped to the 93rd floor in the middle and made a mess.
I also needed that guy’s blood to clear the quest I received on the 92nd floor.
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[Blood Master – Hidden Quest]
-Caliber, a vampire suffering from blood madness.
-There is only one way to revert before the mutation is complete!
-The first thing you do is drink the blood of the vampire who bit you.
-Bring me the blood of the vampire who bit the caliber!
-Rewards: Title, Blood Gate Opening, Blood Art, Ruler of the 92nd Floor
I’ve been busy lately, so I’ve put it aside for a while, but if he takes care of it like this, I should trust his sincerity.
‘The reward will be sweet.’
Since it is a quest given by the ruler of the 90th floor, the reward is exceptional.
“Please leave for a moment.”
I asked for the executives’ understanding and went to the terrace.
I always feel this way, but it’s a bit embarrassing to call the postman at the top.
He put both hands to his mouth and shouted toward the sky.
“The seagull is squawking!”
In the distance, you can see a seagull gliding as if it were an eagle.
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If an alliance is not formed between individuals, the heads of each faction must act as representatives.
Otherwise, it would lose credibility and other groups might take unexpected action.
In that sense, humanity currently had a vacant representative position. The king who should have been the representative had been replaced by the Demon King.
In other words, it also meant that the expeditions that formed an alliance with the Goi Palace, of which I was the representative, had to be recognized by other players.
At the very least, I had to go around persuading them that they should form this alliance. That was the role that was required of them.
But they did attach a bald man to help with that.
“I didn’t mean to tell you to do this.”
I stuck my tongue out at the drinking party spread out in the outdoor space.
Although they move toward the same goal, most of them moved individually or worked in small groups, but now they all come together and drink.
“You worked hard. Still.”
The bald man and the expedition team left the place for a while because there was a commotion. They were responsible for security, so the rest of them were encouraged to enjoy the party.
I was bored, so I chatted with other people to satisfy my curiosity.
There have been many games played so far, but this has never happened before. When each individual was invaded, they didn’t know, but when they were invaded and fought against a powerful enemy, they seemed to have developed quite a sense of camaraderie.
Even the expedition team that was relatively out of the way now seems to be accepting it as a group. The bald man played a good role as a go-between.
“It was a good thing in the end.”
The alliance was officially recognized. The representative of humanity was Talmalman. The strongest force supporting him was the Expeditionary Force.
Although some people protested, the situation quickly changed.
“Ughhhhh.”
“f*ck, eat it.”
A group of disparate characters in a party atmosphere.
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Some of the soldiers and knights who had been dispatched from the castle were beaten and tied to pillars.
His appearance had changed. Horns sprouted from between his armor. His pupils were elongated and slit, and his skin had also hardened and mutated.
Those who accepted the devil. All those who belonged to the royal castle that became the Demon King’s Castle were turned into devils.
Since there are visible characteristics, other players have no choice but to trust them.
Yes, this party is an event to confirm alliances and lower our guard against each other.
I am here as a representative, and I brought along a few executives who have relatively gentle personalities.
“So, me and my brother!”
“Oh! So? Keep going!”
There, Venom is holding a beer mug with his tail and drinking it.
“Anyway, all bosses are trash, right?”
“You always pretend to be busy and leave the work to me. It really pisses me off.”
“You have to give me a hard time to come to your senses. Of course!”
There, my secretary Himeroon is naturally blending in with people in similar situations, either gossiping or talking behind their backs.
There’s one more there.
“Here, it’s amazing.”
“Eat lots.”
An unexpected person has arrived. Minimik, who was usually stuck in the pension workshop, has come out with them.
I thought he wouldn’t come out since he’s quite shy, but he seemed curious about the human side and approached me to ask if I wanted to go first.
Well, you can’t do alchemy without curiosity. Seeing new things can be stimulating and inspiring.
“They drink alcohol with poison here… … .”
“Yeah. Beer, huh?”
-Ding ding ding ding!
Before Minimik could speak, the bell rang.
The place where the sound was heard was the direction to the royal palace, no, the Demon King’s castle.
