Episode 130 7th floor, Tundra, the land of extreme cold (1)
There were no boss monsters on the 7th floor, and the 8th floor was opened as long as you started from the starting point and reached the end.
Simply put, it means that as long as you complete the course, you will be recognized as clear.
Of course, it sounds very simple, but the environment itself was so poor that a lot of time and sacrifice were required to conquer it.
And right now.
‘Dangun Guild’ has been stranded for several days in front of a sea full of icebergs… … .
The atmosphere was quite serious.
“Damn it. Are you saying the eastern sea side is also blocked?”
The one who spit out profanity. Jang Eun-seok was a ranker from Dangun Guild.
Jang Eun-seok was a high-ranking player who had already proven his worth several times, but he had to suffer because of this difficulty that faced him now.
“yes. “It will probably be difficult.”
“Whew. First, report the current situation. “I’ll have to see how the situation is the same.”
At Jang Eun-seok’s words, the middle-aged man spread a piece of paper on the table with a serious expression.
It was a magic scroll that recorded the current situation of Dangun Guild in real time.
The player’s health status. Food, supplies, etc.
Relevant information was listed in a row.
“The wind is so strong and it’s so humid that it’s not easy to start a fire. Fire players are somehow squeezing out their magic power… … .”
It’s just a temporary measure.
Because the magical power possessed by each individual was limited.
“Food supply is not smooth.”
A woman with long straight hair also added a word.
The 7th floor is structured so that, other than battle-related items such as weapons and armor, supplies brought from other floors or from outside the tower cannot be used.
Therefore, we had to be self-sufficient in everything here.
This means that not only the cold but other necessities should be considered as part of the raid.
“Movement is restricted due to frostbite.”
“Colds are basic. If things continue like this, there may even be deaths. “Patients suspected of hypothermia continue to appear.”
Bad news followed.
It was a raid group made up of people who had previously cleared the 7th floor.
However, with the past in the game where I had grown enough and conquered the standard.
In a situation where growth is still low. The gap with the current situation of aiming for first clearing through a shortcut was too large.
Much more than you might think.
Quang!
Jang Eun-seok hit the table hard.
The snow that had piled up on the table was flying in all directions.
“so… Everyone is just complaining and what are you going to do? “Are you saying that we should just admit our failure and go back?”
An angry voice.
Jang Eun-seok looked around with a cold gaze. Those who made eye contact flinched.
The Tower of Trials has already reached the 6th floor. In fact, the Dangun guild did not succeed in the initial attack even once during the 6 opportunities.
At best, the only thing you can do is contribute to another guild’s strategy?
For a guild that holds the title of the best and one of the seven major guilds in Korea, its performance was very shabby.
But, even within the guild, voices are growing louder that midnight is needed, so why give up!
Moreover, isn’t the ‘Phoenix Feather’, which can be said to be the key to conquering the 7th floor, just beyond the sea?
Since there was only one step left to reach the goal, Jang Eun-seok planned to continue the raid by any means necessary.
“But there is no way to cross the sea.”
“As you know, it is impossible to cut down the trees in the forest. However, if you try to cross with your bare body, you will be eaten by the seawater living in the sea, not to mention the temperature of the water.”
The raid staff provided an objective assessment.
Of course, it wasn’t Jang Eun-seok who would eat that.
“therefore. “Didn’t I tell you to find that way?”
“yes?”
“Didn’t you hear? “I asked why they couldn’t find a solution while everyone was receiving high salaries and incentives.”
“Well, that’s too harsh… .”
“Kuhm! “Hey man, just stay still.”
When one female player tried to complain, a middle-aged man quickly intervened.
“We will follow your instructions and find a way. However, depending on the situation, please consider the possibility that you may give up the initial attack and enter a long-term war.”
“… … For now, just focus on finding a way. “Forget about having a plan B in case of failure.”
The story ended there.
Everyone got up from their seats and was about to leave to do their part.
But just then.
“Go, Engineering Captain! “I think you should come out and have a look!”
From a distance, I heard someone urgently looking for Jang Eun-seok.
At the same time, a very familiar player approached the raid’s camp.
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‘The cold here is really harsh.’
Jinhyuk looked at the frozen tundra and whistled softly.
Well, the wind is absolutely fierce.
Even though my body was wrapped in layers of magical power, it was difficult to withstand it.
‘Of course, low-level players will feel like every minute and every second is in hell.’
It’s not for nothing that there are no boss monsters on this floor.
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Even without that, this entire floor was already the strongest obstacle threatening survival.
‘Still, as a high-level guild, they’ve managed to have a good assortment.’
The level of some players was quite high.
The raid was also well balanced.
While Jinhyeok was looking around the Dangun guild’s camp.
Jang Eun-seok and several players approached where Jin-hyuk was standing.
“Hello… .”
“Player Kang Jin-hyuk, why did you come here?”
The greeting was lightly ignored.
Jang Eun-seok started by asking why.
It’s a question dripping with caution.
“It’s nothing else. I came here once because I heard they were having trouble conquering the 7th floor. Looking at it, it seems like it’s really worth struggling. “It’s so cold.”
“Thank you, but I don’t need your help. “We can attack as many times as we want on our own.”
Jang Eun-seok drew a line with a single stroke. To put it nicely, that’s it. If it weren’t for Jinhyuk, he would have immediately yelled at them to get out.
However, Jinhyuk blinked his eyes with an innocent face.
“yes? “I never said I would help?”
“What is that… ?”
“I’m also interested in the item called Phoenix Feather. Well, something like this.”
Think about it with common sense.
What kind of crazy person would come all the way to this cold place to help someone else? If I were that kind of saint, I would have been at UNICEF, not at the Tower of Trials.
When Jang Eun-seok’s true feelings were revealed, his face hardened.
“Do you really mean to invade our exclusive territory?”
“It’s fun. It’s been so long since the 7th floor was opened that you’re already using the word “exclusive.” “Who would think that everything in the world belongs to Dangun’s guild?”
After finishing speaking, Jinhyuk suddenly pointed to the sky.
“and! There’s a bird from the Dangun guild flying around. “If the oxygen I just drank was from Dangun Guild, then I should apologize, right?”
“This… “It’s a provocation.”
“It would be fair competition.”
There was a tense battle of nerves.
However, Jang Eun-seok could not go any harder than this.
Because the opponent was no one else but Jinhyeok.
“… … Phew. great. “Whoever gets the phoenix feather first gets ownership.”
In the end, Jang Eun-seok took a step back.
“Does this mean it’s okay to be with the Dangun Guild’s raiding party?”
“As long as you don’t disturb us, I can give you at least one seat. However, if you violate this, you must leave here at that time.”
good.
With this, I also obtained permission from the engineering commander. Now is the time to move with peace of mind.
“Then, please take care of me for a few days.”
Jinhyuk smiled brightly.
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Jinhyuk came out and took a quick step forward.
The place we headed to was on the exact opposite side of the sea. It was a forest with thickly grown coniferous trees.
‘As expected, there are people guarding it.’
Five players were seen gathered at the beginning of the forest.
In fact, it is a sentry where horses are restricted from entering. In Jinhyuk’s eyes, they were just hares shivering from the cold and exhausted from hunger.
As soon as he got a little closer, the other party also noticed Jinhyuk’s presence.
The large man hurriedly opened his mouth.
“There is no entry or exit here… .”
However, the man could not finish his sentence.
The moment I saw the other person’s face, my eyes got as big as a flower lantern.
“Huh?”
“Player Kang Jin-hyuk?”
“Ji, is it true? No, what’s going on here… .”
Everyone shouted in surprise.
This is because I had no idea that I would meet someone who would become the center of attention in a place like this.
“I have some business to do inside the forest. Of course, I also received permission from engineering director Jang Eun-seok.”
I told him not to disturb me, but I didn’t tell him not to go anywhere.
This is why the Korean language must be spoken accurately.
however.
When I said I would go into the forest, there was surprisingly a big reaction.
“ah. It’s not possible! As for this forest… .”
“that’s right. It’s too dangerous here. “We are not controlling access here for no reason.”
“When it comes to food, it would be better to get it near the beach. I’m saying this because I’m truly thinking about Player Kang. “Please don’t take it lightly.”
warble.
The look in your eyes has gone cold.
These are faces filled with fear deep down in their bones.
Considering that Myeongsaek belongs to Dangun, one of the seven guilds, this reaction is excessive.
‘You must have gained some experience by coming to the 6th floor, but you are this scared?’
Jinhyuk smiled bitterly.
Well, I understand.
The guys in the forest were annoying enough to make even a decent A-level player sick of them.
However, to get the phoenix feather, the best way is to go into the forest.
Also, I had to go inside to resolve some of the unclear points.
“Do not worry. “Because it’s enough on my own.”
Jinhyuk shrugged his shoulders.
And immediately, it moved into the forest.
Although the snow was up to his thighs, Jinhyuk walked lightly on the snow.
It’s a step that feels almost weightless.
Normally, it was impossible for people to walk on snow… … .
However, for Jinhyeok, who had reached a certain level of ‘Sword Demon King Treasure’, this was easier than breathing.
Sabak.
like that. Jinhyuk completely disappeared into the forest.
“Oh, I can’t…” .”
“shit. “How do I do this?”
“I have to report it first. We can’t stop the ranker with our skills. “The above will also understand.”
“What on earth are you thinking? No matter how S-class you are, it would be difficult to go through that forest alone… … .”
“I guess it’s because I haven’t experienced it myself. “Especially if you’re S-class, you can’t help but be overflowing with confidence.”
A look of concern passed through everyone’s eyes.
It had to be that way.
Since coming here, I have already gone to the forest several times to find food and firewood. And a separate team was sent to get wood to build a ship… … .
Not a single person came back alive.
Either class A or class B. No matter how many numbers there are. The result was the same.
Because I became a Hamheung chasa by foot.
In the end, Jang Eun-seok banned access to the forest. He was looking for another way to cross the sea.
however. No wonder I ended up going into that forest at this exact moment.
If I had a little more power, I would have stopped it somehow.
Of course, it means nothing now.
‘Please, you must be safe… .’
That was when I was thinking about that.
A loud noise was heard from the side.
“What are you doing now! “What on earth are you going to do if you let them in there?”
Jang Eun-seok shouted after hearing the large man’s report.
Judging by the fact that his face turned red, he must have been very feverish.
“Well, that…” .”
“Follow me right away.”
“yes?”
“Player Kang Jin-hyuk said he came here a little while ago to get a feather. In other words, it means that there is a way to cross the sea in that forest.”
I don’t even know what that is.
But one thing is certain. The solution is right there inside.
so.
“Cue chase now. We will form a team and join soon.”
Jang Eun-seok said only what he had to say and then unilaterally cut off communication.
There are only five players left.
Dry saliva gurgled down everyone’s throats.
… … Come in?
In there?
Hehehe!
A strong snowstorm broke out in the forest.
Before we knew it, Jinhyeok’s footprints on the snow had almost all been erased.
If you want to go, you have to catch up right now.
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How long has it been since you were in the forest?
Sigh… .
Jinhyeok’s eyes, as he was examining the huge rock, lingered around Lee Chae.
‘I couldn’t believe it, but this is why it happened like this.’
Now I understand why the Dangun guild was out of sync.
So it had to be like that.
Jinhyeok’s eyes turned to the top of the rock. Then it appeared.
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