Episode 240 Return of Heroes (1)
‘Go and go…’ … .’
Jinhyuk slowly pondered the name.
It is one of the seven major guilds, and is a mid-sized force that has been growing rapidly recently.
Of course, I had received love calls from various forces in the tower, and I knew that they had chosen ‘Murim’ among them and were in the process of laying their foundation in earnest.
however.
I can’t believe they dealt with Valmariel.
There are two cases.
One is of a higher level than those sent to the siege in Murim.
In other words, the support was provided by an expert who was a long-time scholar in each school.
Or, it could be that the ranker ‘Nirasha’ who leads the Gandhara guild is stronger than you can imagine.
If the latter is the case, it would mean that Nirasha is growing at a greater rate than most of its residents.
In order to deal with the damage caused by the appearance of demons, the two forces are in a temporary truce. This is where things get interesting.
Maybe there will be an interesting event before we go to the 15th floor where the Wailing Witch is.
Of course, there are also opportunities that can be gained through that.
“Mr. Pesis. Does this mean you can’t check other people’s rankings?”
“Originally, there are conditions, but I will do one special service for Jinhyeok. Can I show you the Nirasha player?”
“Please.”
When Jinhyuk nodded, another status window appeared.
[Nirasha (275th)]
275th place… … .
It is located at a fairly high level.
Moreover, this ranking is constantly changing, so there is a possibility that it will go up further in the future.
“Thank you. It helped me a lot.”
“Ah, but as far as I know, I heard that Wolyoung, Boon, and a person named Andrea are also there, but I can’t see them?”
Fesis looked around among the group once again.
“They had some work to finish so they left for a while.”
“If you want to finish something…?”
“It’s a personal matter. We’ll probably be able to meet each other by the time we arrive at the imperial palace, so don’t worry too much.”
“Hmm. It looks like something is going on. I understand. I won’t ask any more questions. As long as we can meet, I don’t mind.”
“Well then, let’s leave now. Monsters often appear here at night, so it’s quite dangerous.”
Jinhyuk glanced between the trees.
It’s quiet now, but at night, large species will wake up and become active.
So, if you don’t want to get caught up in trouble, you should get out of this forest before that happens.
of course.
Some people will never be able to escape from this forest.
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In the darkness illuminated by faint moonlight.
“Huh, huh. Huh… huh.”
Namgung-cheon was crossing the forest like crazy.
My breathing became rapid and my whole body was soaked with sweat and blood, but I couldn’t stop walking even for a moment.
Okay.
Ssuk!
Multiple shadows continue to narrow the siege.
All of my colleagues who were running away with me have already disappeared.
Is it somewhere else? Either that or I don’t even know if he’s dead.
However, there is no time to worry about such things.
All that mattered now was that we had to move a little further.
“I… I, Namgungcheon! I can’t die… in vain like this.”
I survived through hardships to go up.
They mercilessly throw away the useless ones and use the useful ones… … .
Finally came to this place.
however.
All of that was fading away.
That’s because of one damn guy named Kang Jin-hyuk!
“I will kill you. Next time, I will definitely… even if it means dragging all the martial artists from the five major families and the nine factions, I will kill them!”
It was at that moment that Namgung-cheon, who was hiding behind a tree, was biting his molars.
“No, there is no next time for you.”
A low, beautiful voice echoed through the air.
This voice. It’s definitely true.
This is the woman who continued to attack her colleagues.
“Don’t just make a cowardly surprise attack, show yourself right away!”
“It’s cowardly… well, it may seem that way to you.”
A woman with short white hair and red eyes appeared in the forest.
He is the boss of the 5th floor and the owner of a large base called the Psychiatric Ward.
It was Andrea.
“Mons…was it a place? Why did the boss monster fall under the control of humans?”
“What does race have to do with following someone?”
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“I know that the boss has a high ego. I just don’t understand why he would fall under someone lower than him.”
“It’s funny. The fact that he thinks he’s below me.”
As a player, you have the strength to outwit the boss monsters on each floor.
The judgment ability to design a situation and plan the overall plan is not at a level that can be classified as a human being.
No, even if it were any entity in the tower, it would not be able to defeat Jinhyeok.
For Jinhyuk… … Because there was a strange power that could go beyond the numbers and force an outcome of victory.
“More than anything, Jinhyuk saved my life from being sacrificed after living a miserable life as a fanatic.”
I have received a favor that I cannot repay even if I spend my entire life.
There was no need for any further reason for Andrea to pick up the sword.
“Ugh!”
Namgungcheon hesitated and took a step back as the deadly force spewed out.
But that wasn’t a way out either.
“There is no escape route.”
A low, heavy voice came from behind.
Wolyoung, who activated ‘Shadow Exorcism’, slowly rose from the shadow cast by the tree.
Geomgwang vomited a cold light in his eyes.
Moreover, before I knew it, there were countless people wearing masks surrounding the tree branches.
Baeksa and shaded areas.
There is no room to escape from this.
“Ugh….”
Inside the perfectly formed siege, Nangong Cheon’s body began to tremble like an aspen tree.
“The crime of pointing a sword at the master. And the crime of recklessly belittling the master with that dirty mouth. Everyone deserves to die.”
Wolyoung’s sword pointed forward.
at the same time.
Andria also held a sharp dagger in reverse.
“Wait, wait a minute. Let’s negotiate…. Tell me what you want. Money? Or power? I’ll listen to anything. So please…!”
Namgungcheon urgently begged for his life.
Regardless of my pride or anything else, my mind was filled with the sole thought of living.
but.
“I do not need it.”
“I don’t feel like it.”
All I got back was a cold rejection.
And that’s it.
Sigh!
Suddenly!
“Aaaahhh!”
This was the end of Namgungcheon, who led the Junghwa guild and eventually abandoned it.
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Only after a few days have passed. Jinhyeok and his companions were able to reach the capital of the empire.
It was truly a long journey.
In particular, dealing with sweet potatoes and Alice’s terrible appetite was the most troublesome.
‘I thought I was somewhat familiar with cooking, but I was very mistaken. I wonder if there is a subspace inventory in the stomach… … .’
Jinhyuk woke up from a terrible nightmare and sighed softly.
Now all the hard work is over.
A grand welcome awaits those who have prevented a huge disaster.
And as if to prove that point.
As Jinhyuk entered the gate, huge cheers rang out.
“Waaah!”
“Wow! They are heroes! They saved the empire!”
“Welcome. Welcome!”
Thousands of people flocked along the road to see Jinhyeok and the rest of the group.
The guards managed to stop it, but the enthusiasm of the citizens was so high that it became a situation that was almost impossible to control.
“Is the person in front the hero who caught the demon?”
“Hmm. Well, the guy behind him looks more like a hero. Don’t you think you can guess just by looking at him?”
“Well, the person in front of me is so ordinary. In comparison, that male knight looks like a cold statue… How can he look like that?”
“It’s a beggar and a prince, ahaha!”
The lady in the third row from the right and the man in the seventh row from the left. Lastly, a little boy who looks about 7 years old.
Everyone clearly remembered it.
If the security guard comes looking for you soon, know that it is because of what I said just now.
It was when Jinhyuk was mentally writing down his name in the Death Note.
“Do you care what they say?”
Ellis, who was next to me, chuckled.
“No, not at all. I don’t care one bit. I just want to keep an eye on your face. I might see you again later.”
“Humans don’t have the same eyesight. I think I like you better than the pretentious Sword Saint.”
Hoo. Why is this guy saying all the right things?
“That’s amazing. I guess you want to eat something?”
“…It’s not like that… No. Okay, buy me something delicious later.”
Ellis nodded with a bitter smile.
“You’ve worked hard, so when you get out of the tower, I’ll make sure you eat until you’re full.”
Jinhyeok, slightly relieved, rode the horse leisurely again.
Then suddenly… … .
‘… … ?’
I felt strange looks among the crowd.
Jinhyuk quickly turned his head.
However, I could not figure out what the sense of discomfort was.
This is because the very slight attention was lost in the crowd of people.
For a moment, the thought that he had been spying on Gandhara passed through his mind, but Jinhyeok soon erased that possibility.
If he were a player, he wouldn’t be able to control his presence so skillfully.
Above all, the energy I felt a moment ago was all too familiar.
like… … .
Like the energy I felt from Ellis.
As soon as I thought about it, my whole body became tense.
‘… … Could it be that there is another vampire?’
There is no other way to explain it.
At this level, there is a high probability that it is a real vampire and not an ordinary vampire.
Of course, the purpose is to target Ellis, but more than that, they are probably here to secure ‘that’ in the empire… … .
“…….”
“why?”
“No. I think I was a little sensitive. I guess I was tired from the long journey.”
Jinhyuk rode the horse again as if it was no big deal.
There is no need to worry about Ellis here and now.
At least not now.
After passing through the long welcome procession leading to the imperial palace, we arrived at the throne room, which was extraordinarily splendid.
The people he saw when he came to the empire were waiting for Jinhyeok.
The haggard old man sitting on the throne was the Emperor of the Empire, Reinhard III.
And on either side of him stood Duke Beinsteln and Penheimer.
“I’ve been waiting. You’ve had a really hard time.”
A weak line flowed from Reinhardt’s mouth.
Still, it’s a lot better than the first time.
Unlike back then, when his eyes were dead and he had lost hope of protecting the imperial throne, there was a slight glimmer of light in the emperor’s pupils.
‘I will make that dream come true soon. Not just for you, but for me too.’
[Gain the trust of Emperor Reinhardt III and lead the empire to a path of complete prosperity.]
[If successful, the third perk for ‘the first to conquer the tower’ is unlocked.]
win-win relationship.
To obtain the third perk, you must ride on the same boat as the emperor.
‘In that sense, there may be a need to show some manners.’
Normally, this is how you get extra points when doing a non-gong competition.
This is especially true for nobles who like ostentation.
Jinhyuk recalled a scene he often saw in movies, and got down on one knee politely.
I knew it.
As expected, a slight smile appeared on the emperor’s face.
“Your contribution to securing the fortress and establishing the dignity of the empire from the vicious demons deserves praise. Therefore, I would like to show you a small sincerity.”
The emperor’s long-awaited reward has finally been revealed.
Jinhyuk swallowed his dry saliva.
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