Episode 383 Spring of the Sun (3)
23rd floor of the Tower of Trials.
This staircase, under the protection of the Empire, is a fairly peaceful axis within the 50th floor of the tower.
This is because the knights of the empire have already organized a significant number of dungeons and labyrinths.
However, there were places that even some of the Imperial Knights could not do anything about, one of which was the ‘Valley of Eternity’ where the ‘Fountain of the Sun’ flowed.
It is huge, spanning approximately 300km.
This place, with seven lakes, was a huge ecosystem inhabited by numerous monsters.
‘It is no exaggeration to say that this valley itself is a labyrinth.’
Jinhyuk looked around carefully.
“Krrr…….”
“Go ahead!”
Black borers with 3m-sized tusks were seen moving in groups.
Because it is extremely aggressive and has the habit of forming groups, it is an extremely difficult species to hunt.
“Are you just going to pass by?”
Cheon Yu-seong fiddled with the handle of the sword.
Anyway, this guy seems to lose his temper by cutting down everything he sees.
What kind of life-saving doctor can a guy like this do? … Tsk tsk.
“For some reason, I don’t like the corners of your eyes? Aren’t you secretly cursing me?”
“W-what do you mean? I was just thinking that I wouldn’t have to worry about this raid because I had a trustworthy colleague.”
Jinhyuk slightly avoided gaze.
“Your eyes are trembling slightly and looking down 10 degrees to the left. This is a symptom that appears when you lie. This happened exactly 293 times when I was broadcasting as Colonel Timo.”
“What kind of stalker are you? Why do you know such things?”
“It’s an interesting combination. I’ll never be bored with these two people.”
The eagle owl kept laughing, as if he couldn’t stand the current situation.
Instead of being an operator, he introduced Cheon Yu-seong as one of the old people he knew in the past.
Therefore, Cheon Yu-seong accepted the existence of the eagle owl without much comment.
Exactly.
His attitude was that he didn’t mind anyone as long as they didn’t interfere with his work.
‘What on earth did they have in mind for coming here?’
Jinhyuk carefully moved along the bushes while continuously observing the movements of the eagle owl.
As an operator, you are the one who makes possible things that players cannot even imagine.
In other words, they are in a position of transcendence, surpassing the gods.
however. There are things even such monsters can’t solve on their own.
‘I’ll have to keep quiet until I conquer the labyrinth.’
For now, the priority is to take care of what you can.
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I walked and walked, passing swarms of black borers and avoiding numerous man-eating plants and insects.
The place we finally arrived at was a huge valley.
Gurgling!
As the sound of the waterfall erased all traces of it, I was finally able to take a breather.
“…Are you saying that there is a hidden passage in this valley that can lead to the labyrinth?”
“Yes. I think I can roughly guess the location. The key is the problem…”
Jinhyuk’s eyes turned to the water.
In the water, plump crustaceans were moving vigorously.
Ironclad Shrimp.
They are a specialty of the Tower of Trials, which mainly inhabit the valley, and are famous for their delicious taste.
The ones on the 23rd floor are especially large, and one of the tens of thousands of them here has claws that can penetrate the labyrinth.
“It’s like looking for a needle in the desert. This will take several months.”
Cheon Yu-seong frowned.
Out of all these guys, how can you pick which one you think is real?
That is correct.
That’s true, but… … .
There is no need to search around so ignorantly.
“There will be colorful fruits. Look. Can you see them growing along the rocks over there?”
Thousand Apples.
It is a fruit with an extremely hard skin.
“Are you telling me to go fishing with that fruit?”
“That’s the ironclad shrimp’s favorite food. However, the key shrimp won’t show any interest in the fruit because they live forever even if they don’t eat anything.”
The thing to screen out using bait is those that are not interested in the bait.
“Check the unresponsive guy… It doesn’t seem easy, but it’s still better than having no clue at all.”
“That’s right. Let’s see. I just want you to collect about 30. That will be enough.”
“I understand. Let’s go right away.”
Cheon Yu-seong moved without saying a word.
With Cheon Yu-seong leaving, only Jin-hyuk and Eagle Owl remained.
Jinhyuk hinted at luck as he set up a fish trap made from trees.
“What do you mean you have to check? Are there any new hidden pieces added to the labyrinth?”
“You’re asking too bluntly.”
“I thought now would be my only chance. And I let you join the raid. Is it okay to tell you this much?”
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“……To check the possibility.”
“Possibility?”
“okay.”
The eagle owl answered heavily.
“An annoying guy has popped out. It’s the kind of thing we can’t control. Three operators have already lost their lives to it. There may be more victims in the future.”
“……!?”
Who would have thought that the eagle owl, who has always taken on a confident and mischievous role on TV, would show up like this.
Saeyoung Eon-hwan also warned of a change in the top of the tower.
It will be very different from the place I knew before.
something… Something unusual is definitely happening.
“It’s a bit surprising that even an operator can die. I thought you could eliminate variables with just a snap of your fingers.”
“It is true that we are in a transcendent position, but we cannot defy the system and the law of causality. In fact, being with you is too much of an effort.”
“Who the hell is that guy? You can’t say he’s stronger than Azathoth or Shub Nigguras, right?”
Anyway, that’s true.
Other than those absurd standards, it can’t be stronger than foreign media.
no way… … No way.
“We can’t tell you that much. There’s no point in telling us. We just want to see your potential… and whether you can win a fight against ‘him’. We came here to check that potential.”
The eagle owl closed his mouth after saying those words.
It’s like drawing a line at the limit of the information that can be provided.
I still had a lot of questions, but I still got a few things out of it.
‘It won’t be an ordinary raid.’
Clearly, it is highly likely that Eagle Owl and the rest of the operators have significantly increased the difficulty of this labyrinth.
We are given a different challenge than in the past and how to solve it. How about your ability to improvise and judge situations?
In order to check all of that, difficulty correction was an issue that had to be resolved first.
‘… … ‘It’ll be fun.’
If you’re simply climbing to the top of the tower again, it’s not enough motivation.
This is not the cliché story that there is an incomparable wall between achievements in games and reality.
This means that for old people, newly added content is more stimulating than any material reward.
Even more so, if it goes beyond the operator who designed this tower… … .
There is no choice but to become more and more interested.
Right then.
“I brought everything.”
Cheon Yu-seong, who had gone to pick fruit, returned.
There seemed to be more than 30 fruits in my arms.
“Okay. Shall we get started?”
Jinhyuk held a Thousand Apple in his hand.
After making a cross-shaped cut exactly 3.6cm below the center, I soaked it in the valley water.
This is the method that allows the juice to spread the fastest.
Rumble.
The ironclad shrimp that caught the scent of the fruit flocked into the trap.
“Just repeat this.”
“You responded better than I expected. I heard it was difficult to get the key to the labyrinth. Was that just a cruel treatment?”
No way.
It is true that this fruit is effective, but the problem is… … .
The sweetness of fruit is not limited to ironclad shrimp alone.
“It starts now.”
Right at that moment.
Coo!
The entire valley shook.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!
The current in the deep part of the water was violently turbulent, and a huge bridge protruded out.
A giant octopus measuring over ten meters began to run wild.
Kwasik!
The black leg instantly turned the area where the three people were into a rag.
“shit!”
Cheon Yu-seong immediately drew his sword.
Murim’s unique characters were subtly revealed along the blade.
That… … ?
I said I left the plum sword somewhere and brought a new one, so I guess that’s how I got that magic sword.
[The magic sword ‘Ryuhwa’ awakens!]
This is the sword used by Chuhonsayoung.
To be exact, it was probably so strong that it was kept in storage, and Cheon Yu-seong tamed it.
‘That’s what I was planning to use as bait for that guy later. No matter how talented he is, he already manages it perfectly.’
It’s almost astounding to see that he is one of the top five recruits in the entire martial arts world.
“I’ll take care of the octopus! You just keep setting up the trap!”
“Don’t push yourself too hard. That guy’s defense is beyond imagination.”
“Ha! Are you worried about me now?”
Cheon Yu-seong smiled confidently.
The magic power contained in Ryuhwa not only ignores defense, but also has a special ability that can continuously worsen wounds.
This means that the effects are so great that they more than offset the disadvantage of being eaten away by the weather.
but.
Kwaaaaang!
“Keuup?”
Cheon Yu-seong, who was about to cut off the octopus’ leg, felt something was wrong.
“What is this…?”
“That’s what I told you. Don’t overdo it.”
Originally, he would have been able to cut off that thick leg with one sword using Ryuhwa.
Even if there was no sword steel, the sword itself had deceptive specifications.
‘They really raised the difficulty level like crazy.’
It wasn’t an easy raid, but… .
This raid is going to be f*cking difficult in many ways.
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A point where one power and its territory overlap.
The 44th floor was a floor managed by ‘Eden’, a large upper-level power.
And the reason I set foot in this place called the Sanctuary, and where everyone is afraid to approach… .
It was a clan with silver hair and red eyes.
“We have arrived, Lord.”
Belus pointed to the entrance with the white walls hanging down.
“This place is really big and grand. Why on earth did you spend so much money on it?”
Ellis grunted and looked around.
“I’m really crazy. Everyone is crazy. Eden is hostile to vampires, so why did I line up in the wrong line and end up here… and that’s just the three of us. In the opponent’s home base… haaaa…”
Ophelia muttered, giving up on everything.
“Please, be quiet, Ophelia. What’s so scary about those fools with wings? They’re things I couldn’t even look into before.”
“Whew. That was when the Lord took over as the head of Ataraxia. It’s really dangerous now…”
“Anyway, the Decasus blood relatives are just too timid. Isn’t it already 6 o’clock? Why does this guy break his promised time at will…?”
Right then.
“I’m sorry I’m late, Ellis.”
An angel with beautiful wings appeared in front of the castle wall.
Long blonde hair with a soft look.
He was a man with a smile that automatically put people in a good mood.
“Where is Gabriel going and why are you… Ah, I can’t tell the angels apart because they all look the same. What was their name?”
“My name is Hatoel. Gabrielle is waiting inside.”
“Inside? Wasn’t the meeting supposed to be held at the border?”
Belus immediately protested.
“I’m sorry, but things have gotten a bit complicated. If you want to see Gabriel, you have to go inside yourself.”
step.
“The rest of you will have to wait here. As I said, the internal situation has become a bit complicated now.”
The only one who can enter is Alice.
“Nonsense!”
“Do not be ridiculous!”
Belus and Ophelia shouted at the same time.
No matter how formal the meeting is, the forces of the cancer attribute cannot enter the territory of the forces of the divine attribute.
And that too alone.
“…….”
Ellis’ face also hardened.
“You have to decide now. What are you going to do?”
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