Episode 56
: Somewhere in the depths of the Abyss.
Something unusual was happening there.
A huge castle where it is hard to believe that monsters live.
This is because in that castle, an unsuitable encounter between humans and monsters takes place.
The man’s identity is China’s national power player Zhang Linfeng (张琳芃).
Fifty S-rank players belonging to China.
Among them, he was one of the five players who were evaluated as national power level.
He was kneeling on one knee and kissing the man’s hand.
[This led us to a blood oath.]
The one who brought Zhang Linfeng to his knees.
A man with pale skin and red eyes looked down at Zhang Linfeng with a grim smile.
Even though he spoke in the language of monsters.
Zhang Linfeng bowed his head again, as if he understood what he said.
“thank you. “Master of blood.”
[It is too early to give thanks. We will gradually find out whether you can adapt to the power of our clan.]
“I will not disappoint you.”
“okay. Because, unlike other guys, I am very interested in human beings. “This Chinese language is also very interesting.”
The man spoke fluent Chinese and looked at the woman lying behind Zhang Linfeng.
Another S-rank player from China.
The body, which had been so lively only a moment ago, was withered, as if it had been mummified.
“That child… will be thrilled to become a part of the Archduke.”
Zhang Linfeng trembled slightly and spoke calmly.
The man burst into laughter at that sight.
“Is it really enough to save your life in front of me? “How many more guys like you are there on Earth?”
“There were about ten people at most.”
Zhang Linfeng paused for a moment and tried to use the magical power he felt in his body.
The blood vessels swelled as if they were about to burst due to the man’s magic already mixed into his body.
Still, I didn’t feel any discomfort.
Rather, I felt like the wall I had been unable to overcome for the past 10 years had been torn down.
It didn’t take long for that illusion to solidify into confidence.
“I can assure you that we are now the strongest.”
At Zhang Linfeng’s answer, the man let out a cold laugh.
He reigned as the Grand Duke and Vampire Lord of the Abyss for hundreds and thousands of years.
Just looking forward to what fun the new toy will bring in the future.
Blood-red magic began to stir.
“Hehe. Please try to please me more.”
As if responding to the Lord’s command.
Zhang Linfeng’s red eyes flashed.
* * *
Another deep part of the Abyss.
There was a woman sitting on the throne.
One of the great dukes who rules the Abyss.
It was Rosaria, the succubus queen called the queen of dream demons.
And at the tip of her long fingertips, a player was wandering through a dream with loose eyes.
A man who is making a name for himself as an S-rank player in Europe.
He was a veteran player who had been exploring the depths of the Abyss for a long time.
Such a man is disarmed and playing into Rosaria’s hands.
Every time Rosaria moved her hand, saliva flowed from the man’s mouth and the male symbol wriggled.
At that time she was having fun with a man for a while.
[Queen. It’s an intruder.]
A succubus in the form of a human woman approached and reported.
In his hand, he was holding the whip of a player he had once visited.
So far, the number of players who have lost their masculinity due to that whip has reached dozens.
In a little while, the man who was abandoned by Rosaria was also destined to become like that.
Rosaria stood up.
“Hoo. Two guests are visiting today. “It’s a special day.”
Succubus Queen Rosaria spoke humanly.
The pronunciation was so fluent that it was hard to believe that he had learned it just a little while ago.
[Congratulations. [You have learned more about humans.]
The woman bowed politely and imitated the human example.
This was possible because she also experienced quite a few humans.
“The number of customers visiting has increased significantly these days. Thanks to that, I’m not bored.”
Rosaria said and snapped her fingers.
The man’s eyes opened and magic began to flow out of his body.
The loss of muscle and skinny face reminded me of a mummy.
Still, the man did not scream once.
Rather, as if he was experiencing paradise, an unidentified liquid began pouring out from all over his body.
Looking at that.
Rosaria stroked the man’s face as if she loved it.
“okay. “What was the gender of the intruder?”
The succubus laughed at the queen’s question.
[Woohuhu. It’s a man. It also looks pretty sturdy. Should I bring it?]
“I really want that.”
Rosaria was someone who knew leadership as a monarch.
“I guess I’ll have to be satisfied with this kid. “Don’t hand over new customers to you.”
[Cawrrrr. thank you Queen. It’s a party, guys!!]
Rosaria smiled like her mother as she watched the succubus laughing and walking away.
“They are really playful kids.”
The dreamers who are assisting him in his closest surroundings.
Although they are all monsters that far exceed S rank by human standards.
To Rosaria, they only seemed like cute children.
* * *
Meanwhile, at that time.
Taehyun was frowning at the sight before him.
“This is… a dungeon?”
There was no confidence in the voice that spoke like that.
There are dungeons in the Abyss, but most monsters lead a hunting lifestyle.
This is because they have no intelligence and their habit is to fill their stomachs by eating other monsters.
However, monsters that had reached a certain level of status formed dungeons and controlled their power just like on Earth.
Therefore, it wouldn’t be strange if a dungeon appeared somewhere right after passing through the gate.
That’s what I thought.
Even if you compare it to the countless dungeons you’ve experienced in both your past life and your current life.
The scene before my eyes could hardly be called a dungeon.
‘Is it closer to a castle than a dungeon?’
Old-fashioned stairs. chandelier. A large library visible through the open door.
All of this was an interior reminiscent of medieval castles seen in movies.
“There is no way the skill was activated incorrectly…”
Taehyun quickly opened the status window.
Name: Kim Tae-
hyun Age: 19
Grade: B
Strength: 121 Stamina: 140 Speed: 104 Magic Power: 200 Charisma: 30 Fatigue: 25
%
Remaining Magic Power: 200/200
[Skill]
Predation (B) – Can prey on a desired target. Magic Power: 40
Stone Skin (B) – Can strengthen the body. Magic Power: 30
Stealth (B) – You can hide your body. Magic Power: 25
Paralysis (B) – Binds the target’s body. Magic Power: 20
Lord’s Heart (B) – Increases party member’s abilities. Magic Power: 30
Knight King’s Mettle (B) – Designate an opponent and overwhelm them with your mettle. Magic Power: 35
Chain of Binding (B) – Designates an opponent and binds them. Skill tracking and cancellation are possible. Magic Power: 27
Contract with the Devil (B) – Can open the gate to the Abyss. Magic Power: 200 (0/1)
There were no special changes except that the skill count was reduced in return for using ‘Contract with the Devil’.
Once I confirmed that the skill had been activated properly, I let out a sigh of relief.
What if the skill was activated strangely as a result of using the amplification stone?
This is because there will definitely be traces left somewhere on the body or in the status window.
“So that means the gate was opened properly… I’ve never heard of a monster living in the castle.”
Beings such as the Death Knight Lord and the Grand Phoenix also took the form of a temple, but ultimately could not escape the shackles of a ‘dungeon’.
At that time, a being passed through my mind.
At the same time, cold sweat ran down my back.
A top-class monster that has been rated SSS.
Asmodeus, whom Taehyun encountered before returning.
‘That guy’s territory was definitely not a normal dungeon.’
In the case of Asmodeus, he controlled a vast area that was more like a territory than a dungeon.
If the exploration team that Taehyeon was a member of accidentally set foot in some of that territory, the price paid was death.
However, a special item was needed to enter and exit there.
It was an item that would only be discovered 15 years later.
This is a place that Taehyun can’t go to no matter how hard he tries.
‘The atmosphere is definitely different from his territory.’
Taehyun wiped away the cold sweat and exhaled harshly.
I felt like I needed to look around a little more first.
‘I was expecting this to be SS grade. If you do something wrong, you risk your life.’
I clicked my tongue belatedly because I had no idea that the effect of the magic amplification stone would be demonstrated in this way.
Tiring.
[Skill Stealth (B) has been activated.]
Ssssssut.
Taehyun’s body disappeared.
* * *
Has it been 5 minutes since I used stealth?
Taehyun, who was climbing the stairs somewhere in the castle, heard a voice.
“…!!”
It was the sound of a monster, not a person.
[Cawrrrr. It’s over there~]
[You’re already here?]
[But how did you get in? There was no report that it passed through the main gate.]
Taehyun held his breath as he saw the monster coming down the stairs.
‘Succubus?’
Monsters such as Siren and Succubus were usually treated as Class B or A.
This is because physical attacks are weak, but mental attacks are not something to be taken lightly.
but.
‘These guys. ‘This is not an ordinary succubus.’
We just saw each other face to face.
With that alone, Taehyun’s developed sense of humor was able to identify the other person’s capabilities.
Coincidentally, I even knew the term to refer to them through my strategy a few days ago.
‘Grand Succubus.’
However, something is a little different.
They were special enough to be chosen by Queen Rosaria.
Bright red eyes unique to higher species.
An average S-rank player loses his will to fight and becomes a slave just by looking at them.
There was nothing special about the stealth that Taehyun used.
Of course, Taehyun had no way of knowing that far.
[Cawrrrr. What are you doing?]
[You really think you can’t see us?]
[It’s interesting~ I’ll taste it first.]
This was the moment when Taehyun noticed that something was not unusual and quickly tried to escape.
A message window appeared.
Tiring.
[The use of magic power has been detected. I was caught by an ‘ominous force’. It resists with mysterious power. Resistance was successful.]
‘….’
[Huh?]
[Caught. Get out of the way. I will do it.]
[The use of magic power has been detected. I was caught by an ‘ominous force’. It resists with mysterious power. The resistance was successful.]
[Huh?]
[What are you doing~ You’re still fine.]
[That’s strange~]
The three succubi tilted their heads and started bickering.
Watching that scene.
Sigh.
The corners of Taehyun’s mouth rose.
After arriving here, I felt like the pressure that had been weighing me down had disappeared like melting snow.
Whether it’s the Grand Phoenix or the Grand Succubus.
Taehyun had the strongest skills, regardless of whether they were mental or physical.
Of course, there seemed to be no need to bring out that skill already.
“I guess I’m a counter to you guys?”
Tiring.
[Skill Knight King’s Awe (B) has been activated. The target is not specified.]
The magic power spread in an instant and swept through the stairs.
at the same time.
“Fuck everyone’s heads.”
Cooung. Coo, coo, coo.
The castle began to shake.
