Episode 71
Quad deud deuk.
Coo!
With a terrifying sound, the last Tau King fell.
Since their necks were cut off, no matter how good they were, they would no longer be able to stand up.
However, the condition of Kwon Kang-hyeok, who created the Tau King like that, was also not good.
Coo!
Sssssss.
His collapsed body began to return to its original shape.
‘What the heck… I guess I’ll have to cross the Jordan River twice in one day.’
It was already well past the 5 minute time limit.
Magic fatigue and stamina are also lower than when dealing with demons a while ago.
More than anything.
‘Now my life as a player is over.’
Kwon Kang-hyuk burst into laughter as he tried to recall the feeling in his arms that he could not feel.
He sacrificed both his arms in exchange for killing three Tau Kings alone.
It can also be said that this was a cheap move since it was like paying for something that almost cost you your head.
‘A tanker without both arms. It’s a worse ending than dying. Hehe.’
Kwon Kang-hyuk could only picture a bleak future, but a smile appeared on his face.
Tau King, an S-class advanced monster that was the key to conquering the labyrinth Minotaros.
Even just a year ago, he was a guy who couldn’t handle it properly on his own.
Although he acts as if nothing is wrong.
To him, who considered trustworthiness to be the highest virtue, there was no colleague who was not important to him.
‘I was wondering if I would get revenge on those guys now… Hehe… Life is so shit.’
At best, he gained the power to maximize the ‘Beast of Beasts’.
I was sure that no one would be able to touch Onsaemiro’s guild members now.
however.
Not only did I lose more colleagues, I was betrayed by someone I trusted.
Although he belatedly took out three Tau Kings, he also lost both arms.
One way or another, he was disqualified as a guild leader.
‘Hehehe. what. I will follow soon, so just wait.’
The moment when Kwon Kang-hyuk tried to let go of his increasingly blurred consciousness.
A man suddenly appeared in my mind.
A man who is much younger than you, but whose sense and skills are unquestionable.
‘Kim Tae-hyun… I can’t repay my debt to that guy in the end.’
A 7 meter tall monster guarded by three Tau Kings came to mind.
Clearly, its presence was greater than that of the ‘Tau King’.
Probably the highest level S-class monster.
A situation where you have to fight three monsters one level lower and one higher level monster.
If the player was asked to choose between those two options, they would most likely choose the three low-level monsters.
To that extent, the difference in level between monsters cannot be ignored.
‘I don’t know if he’s dead or not.’
A top-level S-class monster that cannot be dealt with unless it is a national power level.
Taehyun is the skill that brought him to his knees and about which not much is known yet.
It seemed like it was not an empty statement to say that it was possible to see what was shown after entering the labyrinth.
‘Even though. Even a national power level player wouldn’t be able to deal with it in this short period of time.’
Whether Taehyun wins or loses.
Anyway, it seemed like the only option given was death.
Kwon Kang-hyuk calmly accepted that future.
Cooung.
‘….’
Kuuuung.
‘….’
Kugugugung.
‘….’
The shaking of the labyrinth began from the place where Taehyun disappeared with the ‘Minotaur Queen’.
Kwon Kang-hyuk’s body, already unconscious, swayed back and forth along the labyrinth.
10 seconds.
20 seconds.
How much time has passed like that?
dump.
“I almost died.”
Taehyun collapsed next to Kwon Kanghyuk, out of breath.
Even for a while.
“Give and take.”
Taehyun got up and took out the last healing scroll he had hidden in his chest.
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_ You can. 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
Queen’s Man (B) – Summons Rosaria, Queen of Dream Demons. Magic Power: 200
Complete Hypnosis (B) – Specifies an opponent and hypnotizes them. Magic Power: 40
‘That’s a great stat any time you look at it.’
The magic stat exceeds 200 and the stamina stat is not far from 200.
Taehyun’s mouth rose as if listening to this satisfying collaboration.
Although his strength and speed stats are very lacking.
If this goes ahead as planned, there will be no problem.
‘All stats will be 200 soon.’
All stats are 200 if you reach that level.
Even if the national powers form a team and attack, they will not be easily defeated.
No matter how much I am a growth-oriented awakener, I feel like I am running on well-polished rails alone.
That was why Taehyun smiled.
“Sometimes, I feel like you’re really a pervert.”
“This is not what I want to hear from the guild leader.”
“Seeing as you haven’t said a single word, I guess your body has completely recovered.”
“I think I should ask that. “Have you made contact with the saint?”
“joy. Are you asking me to get help from a Japanese woman? “If that’s the case, it’s better to retire like this.”
“It’s useless pride. “It is also a word that cannot be kept.”
Because I know what Kwon Kang-hyuk will do when he comes in contact with the saint in the near future.
Taehyun just shook his head.
“I assure you. “If I ever receive help from a saint, I will call you brother for the rest of my life.”
“They said it was a fortune. “I will remember it.”
Grinning.
Taehyun smiled inexplicably.
While Kwon Kang-hyuk was horrified, Secretary Kim came in.
“Hey Secretary Kim. All the reporters have gathered….”
“I am now the deputy guild leader. Not only domestic but also foreign major media outlets have come, so please speak up…” “
Ah. Okay, so stop nagging me. “I’m already dying of sadness because I don’t have arms.”
“Guild leader!!”
Was it because he didn’t want to hear her nagging after being promoted so quickly from secretary to Onsaemi to deputy guild leader?
“Hey, what’s the point of waiting any longer? “Let’s just leave now.”
Kwon Kang-hyuk moved his large body and kicked out the door as if he was running away.
click. click. click. click. click.
Kwon Kang-hyuk frowned at the numerous flashes that poured in.
Taehyun appeared with a smile as if he were suing.
Today is a day after conquering the labyrinth Minotaros.
The two S-class players who made the biggest contribution began the press conference.
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In the flash baptism, Taehyun and Kwon Kanghyuk sat in their respective seats.
[Official press conference on the success of conquering the Labyrinth Minotaros. Host: New Korea Players
Association
“There is no such thing as a golden return.”
“Blood your shoulders. “It was worth it.”
Kwon Kang-hyuk spoke while drinking water from the table with a prosthetic hand that he had become somewhat accustomed to.
The questions began immediately as the moderator led the discussion.
“First, I will ask guild leader Kwon Kang-hyuk. “Has the Labyrinth Minotaros really been conquered?”
“exactly. “If you still haven’t confirmed the facts, I guess I should quit being a reporter.”
Kwon Kang-hyuk’s blunt answer caused laughter everywhere.
At the same time, several reporters rushed to ask questions.
“What happens to your arms? Are you quitting being a player?”
“Please say something to the bereaved families.”
“Please tell me in detail about the effects of ‘Fountain of Stamina’.”
“If there has been a significant increase in abilities, have we now gained national power?”
“I heard that a mountain of magic stones was discovered at the end of the labyrinth. Is this true?”
“There is talk that Onsaemiro is hiring on a large scale. Is this related to this strategy?”
“How do you plan to deal with the discovered demons?”
“Are you still on bad terms with Association President Ji Jin-hee?”
More and more provocative questions followed, and Kwon Kang-hyuk began to lose his temper.
Taehyun and Secretary Kim laughed at the sight of him still looking the same even after losing both arms.
Taehyun was already being asked dozens of questions.
“Player Taehyun Kim. “I heard that you caught a monster named ‘Minotaur Queen’ this time. Is that true?”
“It’s true.”
Admiration poured in from everywhere.
Just yesterday.
This is because the Players Association announced ‘Minotaur Queen’ as the highest level S-class monster.
The fact that Taehyun dealt with that monster meant only one thing.
“Does that mean that you have obtained power equivalent to that of a national power?”
gulp.
Even Kwon Kang-hyuk, who was still screaming loudly, paid attention to Tae-hyun’s mouth.
I lost both arms and my stats dropped close to 100.
If there wasn’t a huge stat increase due to the fountain of stamina, I would have had to return my S-class license right away.
So without any stat drops.
I am curious about Taehyun’s answer, which is based entirely on the ‘fountain of physical strength’.
“no.”
“Are you saying this out of courtesy?”
“It can’t be. I also want to give an answer that will help the people cheer up. “It doesn’t mean it isn’t.”
Taehyun’s answer elicited expressions of disappointment from all over the place.
This was because deep down, as a citizen of the new Korea, I had many expectations.
All countries that produced national power players achieved great power status.
From some moment.
Taehyun was evaluated as being the closest to the national power level among New Korea players.
“Then how did you catch the Minotaur Queen?”
“I heard that there was a battle with demons within the labyrinth. Is this true?”
“Has participation in this friendly match been confirmed?”
“Do you feel guilty about hunting down and catching Mine Milena and giving the bounty to the bereaved families of the Onsaemiro Guild?”
Among the numerous questions, there were many endless questions.
Taehyun kept his poker face and slowly answered each question one by one.
At that time, a man appeared in Taehyun’s field of vision.
Reporter Kim was pushed to the back because he couldn’t find a place.
Taehyun pointed to him as the subject of the next question.
“Oh, thank you. “You said a little while ago that you are not up to the national level. Are you saying that you can play well in this friendly match with your current skills?”
It was a sharp question.
“of course.”
Pleasant exclamations erupted from everywhere.
However, Taehyun’s words did not stop there.
“And the power of the proud national power class.”
Taehyun stared at each camera filming him.
Sigh.
When I thought about what was to come, the corners of my mouth naturally went up.
“It won’t take long.”
It was a warning to enemies who might be looking at them beyond the camera.
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[It won’t take long.]
Beep.
When the screen closed, Taehyun’s meaningful smile disappeared.
Little by little, his plan was going awry.
“That’s annoying. Taehyun Kim.”
Taehyun is involved in all the plans that are slowly going awry.
In this narrow new Korea.
It was a shadow that held two positions representing Mine.
It was not easy to maintain reason while watching such a provocative interview.
“There are not many days left until the national power level is reached… This is great confidence in such a young subject.”
Quack, quack, quack.
The shadow of the vice-guild leader of a malicious guild.
A man who possesses the power of a nation, unknown to the outside world.
One by one, the objects around him began to be absorbed by the energy he gave off.
