Episode 353 Crown of Paedo (1)
A black object visible through platinum sand.
This is the ‘Crown of Paedo’ that Cheonma had.
It is the key to reaching the 50th floor, and is a top-level artifact that possesses a level of power that is different from other relics just by its own specifications.
The time has finally come to get it.
The ‘Eyes of Gluttony’ peered through the target.
Tiring!
[Crown of Paedo]
Difficulty of Obtaining: Not measurable
Content: It is one of the seven crowns in the tower and symbolizes overwhelming ‘power.’
All stats +30
… … The level of ‘Eye of Gluttony’ is low, so details cannot be confirmed.
Jinhyuk’s eyes narrowed.
‘good.’
It is authentic without any doubt.
Exciting! Exciting! Exciting!
My heart began to beat rapidly.
The option to increase all of your stats does not simply mean that it increases the basic 4 stats of strength, agility, magic, and stamina.
‘Gap and adaptive…’ … This means that it even increases luck-related stats.’
A truly deceptive trait.
In particular, there was no way to gain additional gaps other than avoiding the attacks of the ‘Minotaur’ on the first floor.
However, this is the only way to raise it, even if only indirectly.
‘furthermore… … It is also the key to go to the 50th floor.’
A key item that is absolutely necessary to enter the 50th floor.
Afterwards, in order to gain an advantageous position with the gods of the upper class and the great powers… … .
You must definitely get your hands on this.
‘I feel like I want to go and catch him right away, but I’m not the type of person to just sit there and watch.’
If you act clumsily, you will end up in trouble.
At least, it distracts the attention… … We need to create a gap by causing even a little bit of damage.
Moment.
Wooooow!
The energy coming from Jinhyuk’s body has completely changed.
It was a feeling of possessiveness that came out when I saw something I truly wanted.
“…Do you really think you’ll be competing with me?”
The Hound asked as if he were dumbfounded.
And to that question… … .
“Did you really think that you would fight with me, just like a hound on the 50th floor?”
Jinhyuk responded with a bright smile.
“Hunting dogs… Well, since we don’t know them well, we can only be seen as hunting dogs.”
“No, those guys have already gone through what they would have gone through. It was so sickening that it broke my bones.”
“Are you saying you’re sick of having only one victory? That you used expedient means to prolong your life?”
hmm… … .
From Hound’s perspective, I have no choice but to think that way.
He said he only fought Shub Nigurath once.
And actually, that one battle… It was difficult to see it as a proper victory.
“Well, that’s true. It’s probably impossible to go head-to-head with those guys just yet.”
“Not yet?”
“Yeah. Not yet.”
Although I’m crouching down now.
In the future, it will become even stronger.
To catch up with the past, the heyday.
To see the top of the tower that no one has reached.
like that.
Even beings on the 50th floor. I plan to once again reach a place that even the deities that dominate each myth cannot reach.
Sreung.
Jinhyuk took out the twin dragon swords and fangs.
A pair of swords of different lengths exuded elegance.
“Other friends are fighting hard too, so we can’t just play around. Well, let’s have a fun game.”
“…The time to regret will be very short. Among those who fought against me, there is no living player.”
Jinhyuk and Hound moved at the same time.
fault!
Quang!
With a loud roar. The new type of the two people disappeared.
* * *
Attack coming from the bottom right.
Buuuuung!
The sound of the wind penetrates my eardrums.
At the same time, Jinhyuk used his fangs to twist the trajectory of the great sword.
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Puff puff!
Immediately, sand flew up in all directions.
It is a blow that makes people call him ignorant.
However, before he could even blink, a second sword strike rushed towards his torso.
“……!”
You can’t avoid this.
Jinhyeok prepared for the impact by raising his twin dragon swords in front of him.
Quang!
A heavy shock penetrated from my fingertips to the top of my head.
A ranker equivalent to hero level.
Of course, it’s amazing.
Simply looking at its destructive power, it was at a level comparable to that of the giants.
however.
“It’s a power struggle….”
Parts… … !
I also have something suitable for this.
[The unique ability ‘Tombgrave’s Right Arm’ is activated!]
The power of the giants resided in his right arm.
Muscles expanded, and the quality of magical energy flowing through the blood vessels also changed.
Quaaaang!
bang! Quang!
The great sword and sword clashed, and dazzling flames were released.
It was a series of sword strikes that felt as if my forehead would be broken if I even grazed it.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!
A long wound about 10 meters long appeared behind Jinhyeok’s sand.
Likewise, a wound of similar length was created on the other side where the hound was standing.
The third strike, which utilized the rotational power, went to the nape of the neck.
One sum. Two sums… … Twenty sum.
“Hmm….”
As the battle continued, the Hound’s eyes began to shake little by little.
It’s a natural thing.
Although he has performed numerous missions under Nyarlathotep’s orders, no one has been able to withstand his attacks to this extent.
‘never… … ‘It’s not about strength or speed.’
In fact, that part was surpassed by the rest of the Old Guard that came with it.
However, there was one thing that more than made up for all the shortcomings.
timing.
To be precise, the power is intentionally lowered by intervening at the very moment, right before the maximum destructive power is unleashed.
Quaaaang!
It’s the same this time too.
The sword swung subtly to the side.
In terms of time, it was less than 0.1 second, but the Hound lost his breath.
‘It wasn’t a coincidence?’
I don’t know if it was once or twice.
Except for the first three, all attacks did not go as planned.
Above all, the more we exchanged words, the more accurate our reading of our breathing became, eerily accurate.
As if I’m finally getting the hang of it.
When there was still no resolution in the 39th match, the two people distanced themselves for a while.
“This… is amazing.”
The Hound let out a voice filled with pure admiration.
At this point, even if I don’t want to admit it, I have no choice but to admit it.
At least the power to read each individual’s ‘breath’.
The fact that the other person is higher than you.
“Is that why you were so confident? You probably decided that if you made me mess up like this and waited for my stamina to drop, you could naturally get the crown.”
In fact, even at this moment, Jinhyeok was gradually shifting his center of gravity toward the crown.
Even though he pretended to focus on the fight on the outside, all his attention was focused on the crown.
Among the Old Guard, who have gathered the most prominent monsters in the tower… … Against yourself in fourth position.
Take that kind of leisure.
“Kkkkk……Khahaha!”
The Hound burst into laughter.
It was a huge light that stopped other people’s fights even for a moment.
“That trivial calculation is annoying. Even if you focus on just one cell, it’s not enough. I can’t believe you were paying attention.”
Timing and breathing are good.
In the face of overwhelming power, talismans are of no use.
From now on, I will tell you how big a mistake that thought was.
Kugu soup!
Red runes were revealed along the ink-colored greatsword.
[The seal of the Old Guard is lifted.]
[The unique chant ‘Ring of Reverse Heaven’ is activated!]
The great sword moved slowly.
The twin dragon swords and fangs responded to this.
however.
“It’s over, baby.”
Crack.
The moment when sword and sword meet.
A sound that should never be heard rang out.
“……Huh!?”
An earthquake occurred in Jinhyeok’s pupils.
This is because the dagger made from the fangs of the phantom beast Pentagris began to crack.
Something that destroyed common sense gave me the illusion that time had stopped.
But this is not an illusion.
It wasn’t even a f*cking dream.
Crunchy… … .
The end is a crack that gradually grows bigger.
The blade of the fang was completely split.
A weapon that has been around for a long time has lost its shine.
[The absolute judgment ‘collapse effect’ has been activated.]
Red status windows appeared one after another.
“What do you think? Are you still interested in the crown?”
A wry smile appeared on the Hound’s lips.
There is no one who wouldn’t panic after losing their childhood weapon, so I’m sure Jinhyuk is panicking right now.
but.
* * *
‘The wheel of reverse heaven… … I finally got to see that famous, unique Holy Spear again.’
Jinhyuk had already expected this situation to unfold.
‘It’s unfortunate that I lost my fang, but it can’t be helped.’
My gaze went to the Hound’s status window displayed in ‘Eye of Gluttony’.
Name: Crexus of Acacius
Nickname: Hound
Level: 315
Stats: Strength 533, Dexterity 215, Stamina 305, Magic Power 255, Foreign God’s Will 644
Unique Ability: Reverse Heaven
Unique Holy Spear: Ring of Reverse Heaven
Skill: There is too much content in the skill, so it has been put on hold.
Details: About 1300 years ago, Acacius, a resident of the 20th floor, was one of the nobles of the ‘Lost Empire’. However, due to a power struggle in the tower, the entire family was wiped out, and as a result, he became disillusioned with the world and attempted to end his life. It was then that Nyarlathotep recognized his talents and made him his Old Guard.
[Copy conditions]
To copy a target’s abilities, you must sacrifice something equivalent. The success of copying an ability is determined by the target sacrificed, and the more valuable the target, the higher the perfection of the copied ability.
Giving up weapons… … .
This is for copying this ability.
As he said, the crown was the top goal, but a strong group of people gathered like this.
It makes no sense not to copy abilities.
I feel like I want to copy everything, but given the circumstances, I can only copy one… … If you’re lucky, two copies will be your limit.
And the ability that decorates the first is the unique ability of the leader, the Hound.
‘please… … .’
Jinhyuk swallowed his dry saliva.
I wish people would acknowledge this much as I abandoned my beloved canine… … .
[The requirements for ability copying have not been met.]
[Additional sacrifices are required.]
As it is an absurd ability, even this is not enough.
Either pay for something bigger or more expensive.
Or, at least, you have to hit a lot of sheep.
shit.
However, we cannot give up on ‘Balmung’.
‘There is a new way to procure the lost fang from within the Sun Dunes, but it is difficult to go beyond this.’
Having to give up even Balmung, which is optimized for hunting dragons. Because it meant that the belly button was bigger than the stomach.
then… … .
Lee Chae flashed into Jinhyuk’s eyes.
While securing the crown, even copying the abilities… … At the same time, a way to deal with all the troublesome Old Guards came to mind.
The risk may be very high, but if a few circumstances are right, there is a good chance.
All you have to do is give it a try first.
Tuk.
Jinhyuk showed his back.
Toward the quicksand where the Paedo crown lies.
“Hahaha! As expected, the thought is simple. The only thing I thought about was praying and running to get the crown!”
The Hound, confident of victory, began to chase after him.
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