Episode 138 How stagnant water shakes the battlefield (1)
“Human, you… … “What is it?”
Caracal asked again.
My pupils were still trembling, but that wasn’t what was important right now.
How does the other person… … .
How on earth did the Frost Blade clan… … .
“Do you know about the essence that contains the soul? “Are you curious about this?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Essence filled with soul.
It is literally a jewel containing the protection of the ancestors of the Frost Blade Tribe.
Well, to borrow the words of the ice trolls, that’s what it is.
In reality, it was a crystal that collected the magical power that flowed out when battle fanatics fought and died.
‘From here, I guess I’ll have to climb over a wall of worms.’
Jinhyuk came up with a suitable scenario on the spot.
Let’s see.
The genre is… … Would it be okay to call it ‘medieval fantasy’?
[Lv1 ‘Faint Body Odor’ is activated.]
The body odor emanating from Jinhyuk’s body became increasingly faint.
“This can’t be right!”
An earthquake occurred in the caracal’s pupils.
I was not surprised simply because of the skill in hiding body odor.
I was surprised by the unique magical power flowing from the skill.
‘As expected.’
The corners of Jinhyuk’s mouth turned up.
After all, once you reach the ‘Hero’ level, you can’t help but notice the origins of that skill.
“Empire… … Did you belong to .”
An exclamation flowed from the caracal’s mouth.
At the same time, my mind started spinning rapidly.
‘is it.’
If so, all of this would be explained.
The absurd strength that the opponent possesses.
I also know about the essence of the Frost Blade clan.
If we were to assume that they were all members of an empire that possessed enormous power and information, it would be correct.
“okay. That’s where I came from. “I’ve been mingling with the players for the past few days.”
‘Faint body odor’ was received from the ‘Kingdom of Caladium’, one of the kingdoms belonging to the empire at the time of the attack on the mental ward.
Because it was a skill mainly used by the Empire’s assassins and had a strong influence on the 5th floor, the skill itself was imbued with the Empire’s unique magical power.
Caracal recognized that point.
Of course, even that was what Jinhyuk had expected.
“As you take over as chieftain, you will also have inherited the previous chieftain’s knowledge.”
Jinhyuk continued speaking without changing his expression.
“As you know, our empire is strong. Of course, I, who was sent directly from the imperial family, have the skills to match that.”
There is no need to explain why he is with the players or why he came down to the lower level of the tower instead of the middle level.
Rather, hiding it appropriately will serve to further strengthen the other person’s confidence.
furthermore.
The first condition for copying.
-One. Submit your opponent in a fight with Caracal.
There is nothing in this sentence that says you have to physically stamp it.
In other words, all you have to do is break the opponent’s will in some way.
‘The second condition of drinking alcohol will only be possible once this is all over, so for now, this is enough.’
And as if to support that prediction.
The anger emanating from the caracal’s body subsided in an instant.
The tip of the spear was pointed downward.
“What do you want from us by doing this?”
A voice filled with resignation and at the same time a little bit of anticipation came out.
With that said… … .
[The first copy condition has been completed.]
A blue status window appeared in front of Jinhyuk.
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As expected, it was as expected.
Now all that’s left is to drive the wedge in.
“What I want is war.”
Jinhyuk spoke briefly.
Then the caracal’s expression suddenly darkened.
“jeon… … “A guy?”
“okay. Slight vampires and annoying demons. “I have to get it all sorted out this time.”
I was planning on inflicting such a fatal blow that he wouldn’t even be able to show his face for a while.
It was better for them to stay in a hiding place and lick their wounds.
“Do you think that if we join hands with you, we can win the fight against them?”
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“I can’t promise much. “If you join me, you will lose a lot of your tribe members.”
If you deal with blood relatives and demons, no matter how much you are from the Frost Blade tribe, the damage is bound to be great.
Half of the warriors… … No, maybe more than that will die.
“Warriors are prepared to die at any time. The problem is the non-combatants. If our betrayal becomes known… … And if we are defeated, the tribe itself may disappear.”
“that’s right. “Of course, that’s a possibility.”
Jinhyuk did not deny it.
In the worst case scenario, you have to endure even that.
Nevertheless… … .
“Are you okay like this? “This is a question of whether you are truly satisfied with simply surviving your life.”
“How could it be okay! However, that might be better than having the tribe’s pulse cut off. At least… … .”
“no.”
Jinhyuk cut off Caracal’s words.
“That is a life worse than death.”
There is no way that life as a slave has any meaning.
It is more worthwhile to fight, even if it means struggling and dying.
“okay. That’s right… “Maybe.”
The caracal made an expression as if it were swallowing molten metal.
As the words hit my bones, drops of blood flowed from between my clenched fists.
“So, if I’m with you, will the tribe be able to survive?”
“As I said before, I can’t promise you much.”
however,
Just one thing. I can promise you this much.
“Honor and pride.”
and… … .
“freedom. “I will allow you to protect it.”
“… … !”
It’s just a bunch of words.
However, the meaning of these three words could not be compared to anything else.
“Honor and pride… … freedom… … la.”
Caracal slowly pondered those words.
Although they were treated as a strong race only in the lower levels of the tower, there was a superior at the top.
Trolls have always been exploited by stronger races and forces.
It is used as needed and disposed of as soon as it is no longer needed.
It was just a piece of chess used by the powerful to expand the territory of the tower.
That was the life they lived.
It was my destiny to live in the future.
however.
A person has appeared who offers to break that bondage.
It is a short meeting, lasting less than an hour. It was obvious that there wasn’t enough time to trust anyone.
But why?
Caracal felt that the weight carried by those words was not light at all.
Exciting! Exciting! Exciting!
The caracal’s heart began to beat violently.
Because I believed that for the first time, my life of submission and loss of hope could change.
My heart, which had been dry for a long time and had lost its function, was beating.
“From the first time I saw it… … “I thought he was an interesting person.”
They are different from braggarts who simply talk.
There was a strange charm to what Jinhyuk said.
There was also talent to back up that charm.
“I don’t care whether you are a player or from the Empire.”
Even if this is the wrong choice.
Even if this leads to a more miserable life.
“we are… … .”
Caracal decided.
“I will no longer live as a slave.”
The Frost Blade tribe will fight.
“Koooooo!”
“Oooh!”
“It’s a battle! Take up arms!”
“Freedom! “Death to our enemies!”
A huge roar echoed along the lakeshore.
Now is the start of the counterattack.
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A place that is quite far from the ‘freshwater lake’.
Several men and women were gathered in a place where the white snow was stained black.
The first things that caught my eye were Bertion and Ophelia.
And next to it was Hossenvelt from the Mine Association.
The reason everyone’s faces don’t look good is probably because things didn’t go as planned.
Right then.
The man sitting on the rock opened his mouth.
“… … Was it really that strong? “That person named Kang Jin-hyuk?”
Bertion and Ophelia were also beautiful, but nothing compared to this man.
Silver hair down to her shoulders, eyes as bright as rubies.
The aura emanating from her white skin was truly admirable.
It’s a level that would make anyone look back at least once if they happened to encounter it on the street.
but.
What made this man great wasn’t just his looks.
‘Black Wings’, a title that can only be obtained by those who serve directly under the six great family heads.
And the man, Michael, was a pureblood who played a part in it.
I flinch.
Bertion and Ophelia’s bodies trembled slightly.
Michael’s position was so absolute that even the two blood relatives who were so loyal did not even dare to make eye contact.
“yes. “It’s frustrating, but I felt like the two of us could barely fight him if we attacked him.”
Ophelia, who had been bowing her head, answered politely.
On the other hand, Bertion immediately refuted.
“Ophelia! What is that… … ! no. It was definitely a little annoying, but that was just because I let my guard down. “If you give me one more chance, I will definitely be able to take your breath away.”
“Hoo. “Please give me another chance?”
“yes.”
Bertion gritted his molars and fired up his fighting spirit.
“I would like to do that for my cute subordinate, but since the original plan has already gone so far as it has gone awry, I cannot afford to waste money on unnecessary things.”
“yes? We were pushed back a little, but so far we are much better… … .”
“no.”
Michael’s eyes turned to the distant sky.
Then the others also raised their heads.
As I concentrated, I saw small machines flying around that could almost be called dots. He would have been hard to notice if it weren’t for Michael.
“That’s fun. Spying on this side through rats… … .”
“So, are you saying they figured out the location of this place?”
“It seems like that. It looks like they have figured out all the important points in the forest. “I thought he would find this place someday, but this is too fast.”
Michael grinned.
It was an innocent smile, as if he had finally found something fun to do.
“I will have my men shoot down those drones right away. And let’s capture the person operating the drone alive.”
This time Hossenvelt stepped forward.
An ability like that would only be effective within a certain range of the user.
In other words, this means that there are also enemies near that drone.
But Michael shook his head again.
“Don’t you think it’s strange? “How can they know exactly where we are in this vast forest and reveal their location in such a sloppy manner?”
“… … “Are you saying it’s a trap?”
“Otherwise it wouldn’t make sense.”
And the reason for this distraction… … .
“I’m thinking of targeting the ice troll.”
okay. There is nothing else.
While this side’s attention was focused on Byeoldong-daero, the other side would have headed to the freshwater lake where the ice trolls were.
Perhaps Jinhyeok Kang thought he could defeat Caracal, the chieftain of the Frost Blade Tribe. Or or… … .
‘They probably think they can appease.’
Considering that the blood relatives treated the trolls harshly, the latter was more likely.
‘Are you planning on making them turn their spear points this way?’
If we can disintegrate one of the three races’ alliances, the humans’ odds of winning will go up a little.
Moreover, if you see them acting recklessly, there are probably more hidden moves.
I couldn’t ignore the possibility that there were other forces supporting me other than Ellis.
‘That’s fun.’
Considering the situation, it means that the opponent also had his own preparations for victory.
But that’s all if the background wasn’t discovered.
“You looked at me so disrespectfully.”
Michael stood up.
I admit that, for a human being, he uses his brain in his own way, but that’s just it.
I have experienced numerous battlefields and overcome many hardships.
And the one who is alive and breathing until the end.
Because it was me, not anyone else.
“I will explain to you what to do from now on.”
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