Episode 212 One question and one answer (2)
“…What now?”
“The ‘Tomb of the Antichrist’ ruins located on the 15th floor of the tower. I would like you to tell me the route to the 7th room there.”
Gawain repeated what he had said calmly.
The tomb of the Antichrist.
This is the space where the boss monster ‘Wailing Witch’ of the 15th floor resides.
Up to this point, everyone knew the information, but… … .
The problem is that what he is asking for is the 7th room within the ruins.
There are only three holy magic places in the tower.
It was a place where demon kings and demons could appear through holy relics.
‘Finding this place means that you have figured out the locations of all the sacred objects.’
or not… … .
‘So you’ve already gathered the minimum necessary sacred items for manifestation?’
In any case, it meant that the demons who had been quiet for so long were not just sitting around and eating.
“How do you think I know where it is?”
“Don’t act innocent. We already know that you are a rotten person beyond imagination.”
“Thank you for the compliment, but aren’t you overestimating me? You may really not know.”
“Haha. You’re still being pretentious. However, whether it’s true or not is not for me to judge.”
If you tell a lie, the scale will just move.
The gears under Jinhyuk’s feet began to tremble violently.
I can’t delay answering any longer.
“If you go to the tomb, you will find a room full of stone statues of various monsters.”
“The room of penitence… you mean?”
“Okay. Find the place where the goblin statues are gathered. If you look closely, they are arranged in the shape of a cross.”
After saying that, Gawain also realized what Jinhyeok was talking about.
“The enemy…the tomb of Christ.”
A cross hanging upside down.
In other words, the goblin statue should also be rearranged to have the same shape.
“That way, you’ll find the room you want.”
Jinhyuk finished speaking, but Cheonqing did not even move.
“You told the truth.”
“I have no hobby of being a rat.”
Jinhyuk shrugged his shoulders.
I mean this.
Being crushed to death miserably was a far cry from the life he wanted for a comfortable retirement.
And of course.
The same goes for giving him correct information.
‘The reason they trusted me with my unique abilities… … ‘It’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made.’
Gawain’s unique ability ‘Balance of Trust’.
Although it may seem plausible on the surface, the operating principle is actually far from supernatural.
Should we call it some kind of sophisticated lie detector?
The ability to determine the authenticity of a horse through heart rate, breathing, body temperature, etc. was closer to modern technology.
Of course, even if you know that, it is close to impossible to fake that unique ability.
The human body is not a machine.
How exactly do you control it all?
but,
It is possible for stagnant water.
Because they were not ordinary humans.
‘good… … .’
Jinhyuk was already fully aware of his own biological rhythm.
Exciting! Exciting! Exciting!
Maintain body temperature by appropriately combining ‘glacier molding’ and ‘fire element’.
I controlled my breathing volume with ‘shallow breathing’.
He even deceived himself and covered up the truth to completely lie.
In this way, a new truth was created.
The path does not lead to the 7th room, but directly leads to the room where the Wailing Witch resides.
‘Go and try to make the Demon King appear for 100 days.’
Can that voice go anywhere near the demon world?
Rather, you will get to feel very keenly how the Wailing Witch treats those who break into the living room of someone else’s house.
by the way.
Since the copying conditions can only be achieved by offering a living sacrifice, I was going to give up on copying abilities from a witch.
Unexpectedly, live sacrifices rolled in like vines.
‘It could completely kill two birds with one stone.’
The corners of Jinhyeok’s mouth went up at the thought of gaining an unexpected opportunity.
“Now, do you want me to ask you a question?”
“Ah, yes… you can say it.”
“Tell me how many players within the Mine Association have changed into ‘Black Apostles’.”
“……!”
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Gawain’s face continued to smile.
The smile disappeared in an instant.
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There is a saying that you give in return and receive in return.
This case is a situation that corresponds to that proverb.
Gawain bit his lip.
‘In order to obtain information about the 7th room, we were prepared to hand over some information… … .’
I certainly didn’t expect Jinhyuk to understand such deep things.
Well, it has to be that way.
The Black Apostle was a job that could only be chosen by those chosen by the Demon King or a high-ranking Demon, and no one other than the Demons knew of its existence.
Even within the Mine Association, the hidden class known only to high-ranking executives is the Black Apostle.
‘Even though I was so careful… … ‘Is this the one who was still letting down his guard?’
At this point, beyond surprise, fear of the other person naturally began to creep in.
However, there was no time to criticize his own mistakes now.
Because since I was on the scale, I had to answer questions.
“Pfft!”
The moment this is said, it becomes clear how many demon lords and demons have made contracts with the players.
Nevertheless, Gawain had to spit out this information.
“Three…”
Three… … .
Surprisingly, many contracts were signed.
Considering the level of the demons and the movements of the demon world so far, I could roughly guess to what extent they were intervening.
This is valuable information that cannot be converted into money.
“Thanks for the good information.”
Jinhyuk smiled brightly.
At the same time, the scale on the floor slowly disappeared.
Right then.
Buzz, buzz!
There was a commotion outside.
Metal clashed and dozens of torches moved dizzyingly.
Since he caused such a ruckus, the Empire would have sent guards unless he was an idiot.
“I guess we should part ways for today. It’s like giving my bones for my flesh, but next time I’ll pay for this with Jinhyeok’s life.”
“Hmm. If possible, I want to meet you for a long time without killing you.”
“…What’s the point of that?”
What does it mean?
“It means I don’t want to cut down a tree as generous as you.”
A tree full of delicious fruits.
Why do we already kill trees that can be used as firewood by cutting them down to the base in the winter?
You should use it for as long as possible.
“……I’ll remember those words.”
Since Gawain also achieved his purpose for coming here, he easily ignored Jinhyeok’s provocation.
Then, I suddenly remembered something and stopped.
“Oh, by the way. And I almost forgot what I was going to tell you.”
Gawain glanced at Jinhyuk.
“Did you say Cheon Yu-seong?”
“Cheon…Yuseong? Why does that guy’s name come up all of a sudden?”
“It’s nothing special. Before I came to the Empire, I stopped by the Murim area for a while, and I met him there by chance. To be exact, I only saw him from afar.”
Cheon Yu-seong is with Moorim at this time.
That meant only one thing.
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A gentle breeze passed through the grass.
The fragrant scent of grass pierced my nose.
“…….”
After standing silently for a long time, Cheon Yu-seong slowly closed his eyes.
Sigh… … .
The sword began to move slowly through the air.
The speed and trajectory of the sword gradually became more dazzling, as if dealing with an invisible person.
The person that came to mind was none other than Jinhyeok.
It was the reason he climbed the tower and the purpose of remaining in this world.
‘… … It will definitely be surpassed.’
An obsession bordering on madness.
The desire to defeat it, even if it meant giving up everything, and to be recognized by the target consumed my whole body.
Boom!
The speed of the sword has increased by one level.
Now each and every sword is imbued with fearsome magical power.
As the outcome of ‘Chuhon Sword’ unfolded, a sword dance reminiscent of a storm unfolded.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!
A terrain that divides without hesitation.
The soil is dug up and the grass is cut down.
‘beautiful’.
When I saw Cheon Yu-seong become one with the sword, I had no other words to express it.
How many minutes have passed since we had this crazy virtual showdown?
By the time my whole body was drenched in sweat and I was out of breath.
“That’s amazing. I can see why he’s called the Sword Saint among players.”
Baek Seol-lin approached with the scent of plum blossoms.
Originally, it was an adversarial relationship that would have resulted in clashing swords… … .
Even after seeing Baek Seol-lin, Cheon Yu-seong did not take any action.
“I thought you said I would come down when it was all over?”
“That’s right. But, I wanted to see it in person. Even though it’s not a real fight, it’s a sparring match with the opponent you’ve become so obsessed with.”
It was possible to gauge the level of the intended opponent just by the depth of the footprints and the traces of the sword.
Of course, even what the results were.
“…I couldn’t get over it. This time too.”
Cheon Yu-seong lowered his sword.
Despite my best efforts.
Even though I didn’t make a single mistake.
He failed to defeat Jinhyeok again.
No matter how much I tried to recreate it over and over again, there was no way I could overcome that monster.
“Of course… the man I met back then was outside the standard. If we fight properly, none of the players will be able to cut him down.”
Baek Seol-lin calmly confessed the reality.
Wriggling.
Tendons sprouted on Cheon Yu-seong’s forehead.
Because among the players she mentioned was herself.
“Don’t be too angry. Isn’t that why we came to visit you, Cheon Yu-seong? If you understand the magic of the sword and go over that wall one level… you, too, will be able to reach a level that transcends humanity.”
“…….”
I came to Moorim to become stronger.
To keep up with that absurd swordsmanship.
To surpass the strongest ranker that gives you shivers just by facing him.
‘The growth period must be further shortened.’
I couldn’t stay buried in Jinhyuk’s shadow forever.
At least this time.
“Is it possible? In such a short period of time?”
“As you know, if you are an expert at your level, it would take too much time to break through the wall using ordinary methods.”
The climax, super climax, and the process of getting there are never smooth.
At least in the beginning, it was possible to break through the wall semi-forcibly through rigorous training and expensive elixirs.
From that point on, no matter how much training and elixirs were poured, it was useless.
All that’s left is meditation… … Or, simply gain enlightenment through sparring with an overwhelmingly strong person.
but.
“Are you saying you can bring that level of expert here now?”
In the past, Cheon Yu-seong even defeated the Plum Blossom Sword, known as the best sword of Hwasan.
Of course, in order to reach that level, he had to grow further in the future, but in order to deal with the monster that was Kang Jin-hyuk, the plum sword sword was not enough.
It has to be a stronger opponent.
however.
Baek Seol-lin smiled confidently.
“There is only one person. Cheon Yu-seong has extensive knowledge about martial arts, so he might know.”
Sabak.
With the soft sound of stepping on blades of grass.
Someone approached.
And the moment I saw that person.
“How did he get here….”
An earthquake occurred in Cheon Yu-seong’s pupils.
A person who should never exist.
A person who could never be here has appeared.
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