Episode 138
Two bottles of what appeared to be potions were thrown.
With that alone, the gate, which was emitting enormous manpower, became quiet.
“It’s quite surprising. “What was that thing you just threw?”
Chairman Zheng Zhi asked the person in charge next to him.
“That… is an item that is not yet known…”
The man hesitated, as if he felt sorry.
“Hmm… That’s right.”
Chairman Zheng Zhi smoothed his chin.
He is the person in charge of the Guangzhou Research Institute.
If he didn’t know, there was a high probability that test samples had not even been circulated in the industry yet.
“Attract the monsters beyond the gate. “That’s fun.”
“Shall I order his capture alive?”
“okay. That is, if you survive there. But I don’t think that’s necessary.”
Chairman Zheng Zhi looked at the image on the screen and smiled wryly.
A gray-colored orc was infecting the employees of the laboratory.
An S+ rank monster parasite that was living on an orc.
The guy revealed his true face.
In an instant, the parasite living on five humans approached its real target.
‘Well, this isn’t bad either.’
A commonly known unexplored dungeon in Guangzhou.
People may think that China, like other countries, is covering up the reality, but the reality is different.
Immediately after the gate break.
They prepared their attack without haste.
This is because, like Japan, China also wanted the title of being the first country to conquer SS-class monsters.
Chairman Zhengzhi sent three units led by Xu Xin Cai Mingmin Zhang Linfeng into the dungeon.
It was a large attack force of up to 300 people.
The results were disastrous.
There are only about 30 survivors.
What is more shocking is that most of the casualties were infected by unidentified monsters and turned into enemies.
The unidentified monster was named ‘Parasite’ and it was judged that immediate attack was impossible.
Chairman Jeong Zhi came up with a new possibility.
If monsters can infect humans, wouldn’t humans be able to control the infection factor?
Couldn’t humans use the power of monsters?
He was a man with the power and strength to put his thoughts into action.
First, Guangzhou was designated as a special control area.
Access control for civilians was implemented and camouflage barriers were installed to prevent satellite photography.
He established a research center centered around the entrance to the dungeon and periodically sent out raiders to capture monsters.
Experiments on the human body using the magical power of monsters.
That’s how the ‘Monsterization Project’ began.
It was essential research to lead China to the next level.
Numerous players were killed, infected, and disappeared by unknown monsters.
And finally.
They succeeded in capturing a monster called ‘Parasite’ alive.
It appeared to be parasitic on a missing Chinese player.
The parasite was classified as S+ grade based on its characteristics and risk.
It wasn’t long before I discovered that the unexplored Guangzhou dungeon was a huge virus nest.
Most high-level monsters have infection and parasitic abilities like parasites.
The risk of mass infection was expected for the boss that would exist somewhere in the dungeon.
SS-rank monster Venom of Gray Disease.
Although there was never a single encounter with it, the name was given based on the fact that the monsters in the dungeon commonly possess gray magical power.
Strict security was maintained by catching spies planted by the powers in the research institute.
It was a breeze.
Until Ricky Harlis came to visit the president of the Jeongz Association.
‘Hyenas trying to divide a great nation are bound to be everywhere.’
In front of Chairman Zhengzhi’s eyes, a man and a woman were taking a fighting stance.
I laughed.
If I had known the characteristics of the parasite, I would never have thought of engaging in close combat.
‘If the national power level skill is sealed, there isn’t much you can do. I’ll make you pay for looking down on our great nation.’
S-rank rare skill ‘Black Hole’.
This is a space created by consuming nearly 20 scrolls floating around the underworld.
A barrier wall was designed around it so strong that it could not be broken down unless the strength stat was at least 230.
This was a measure to close the dungeon at any time, even if a break occurred.
That action.
It was being used to capture America’s national power level, which made a mockery of the great powers.
“Kukkuk ….”
The chairman of the Jungz Association tried to endure the smile and watched the screen.
Now was the time to make a choice.
Either deal with the human host or keep running away.
In the end, it would not be possible to escape from the parasitism of the parasite.
‘There is no way you can break the parasite’s weakness without any skills.’
The monster’s weak point is the magic gemstone, which is considered to be the heart, but the parasite’s magic gemstone is not solidified.
His magic gem solidified only once.
It was time to move the host.
Gray magic momentarily escapes the host’s body in solid form and moves to a new host.
This happens at a speed that cannot be tracked by human visual acuity.
Since this is impossible even with the eyes of the national power level, the two people are ultimately destined to be infected with the parasite.
‘Ricky Harlis. I’ll somehow get my hands on your corpse and use it as a piece of chess.’
It was when Chairman Jeong Zhi had such thoughts.
The person in charge who was watching the screen next to me took a deep breath.
“Huh… Chairman of the Association… That guy…!!”
Association President Jeong Zhi’s gaze shifted to the man.
The man Ricky Harlis brought in as his personal bodyguard.
He took off the sunglasses he had been wearing the entire time and his eyes were stained red.
“…!!”
A very familiar face.
Chairman Jeong Zhi could not hide his embarrassment.
* * *
Taehyun took off his sunglasses.
Now that President Jeong Zhi has revealed this.
This is because there is no reason to hide your identity any longer.
My vision, which had been dark due to the sunglasses, became brighter.
No, it would be more accurate to say that it turned red.
“You… your eyes…”
Ricky Hallis, who was next to him, could not hide his embarrassment.
“it’s okay. “It’s a skill.”
Taehyun spoke casually and looked at the five approaching humans.
‘It’s hard to call him a human anymore.’
Spots are appearing all over the face and exposed skin, and the skin has long since turned gray.
The bloodshot eyes reminded me of a horror movie.
‘It’s a fairly useful skill.’
On the outside, it’s just as red as before.
The effect was completely different.
I could see the flow of magical power as if my eyes were a thermal imaging camera.
‘Is the main body of this guy?’
There was one employee whose magical power was particularly strong.
Then something interesting happened.
The parasite that caught Taehyun’s gaze moved its body to another host.
‘I can see everything, you guy.’
Even at this very moment, Taehyun raised the corners of his mouth as he watched the five bodies moving back and forth quickly.
Skill ‘Monster’s Eyes’ registered after the battle with Kentamion.
I don’t know why it was registered, but it seemed like it would be quite helpful in the current battle.
“Is there a way to handle it?”
Ricky Hallis asked, looking at the hosts whose magical power concentration was constantly changing.
All she can feel is the magic moving quickly.
I couldn’t even imagine what exactly was happening.
“That’s a rough estimate. What would you like to do?”
The worries didn’t last long.
“good. “I accept your offer.”
“Well thought out. Stay back. “It would be troublesome if you got infected too.”
As soon as Ricky Harlis retreated, gray magical energy attacked Taehyun.
Taehyun avoided it without difficulty.
‘Parasite. The abilities that can be used vary greatly depending on the host.’
Taehyun played with his legs, recalling information he had seen in his past life.
Although it is an S+ grade monster, it only takes on the body of a C grade awakened person.
The guy’s gray magic power was far short of Taehyun’s speed.
Taehyun quickly broke into the gap between them.
and.
Crack.
He quickly kicked a man’s leg.
The man’s legs, which did not have high physical abilities, were bent abnormally and he fell.
The same was true for other employees.
Crack. Quad deuk.
Wow. Crack.
Taehyun easily took away their mobility.
When the legs of five people were abnormally bent.
Gray magic power stirred from the body of what was presumed to be the main body.
The host is being moved around to see when it will take over Taehyeon’s body.
Originally, it would be a speed that the human eye could not follow.
Taehyun easily followed the movement with his eyes.
A momentary gap where gray magical power takes the form of a magic stone.
I didn’t miss that moment.
Phew.
Taehyun put his hand into the host’s body.
and.
Kwasik.
I pulled out the hardened gray magic power.
Clang.
The gray magical power solidified into a solid magic stone.
For an S+ grade monster, it was a meaningless death.
‘They say parasites are weak to Earth’s air.’
Because the Chinese Players Association did not share information, it was a strategy that became known only after numerous victims were killed.
Quaaaaa.
Ssssss.
As the parasite’s magic disappeared, the hosts’ bodies began to rot.
“Hwiyu~ Isn’t it amazing? How do you use your skills?”
“I’ll let you know about that when we get a little closer.”
“Aren’t we close enough now? “He’s a sneaky boy after all~”
“It’s still too early to let down your guard.”
“To be picky. “If you let me get out of here, I’ll use one more skill.”
She had a relaxed expression, as if she had decided to trust Taehyun.
“call.”
Taehyun put the magic stone into his chest and tried to touch the barrier with his fist.
Tuk. Tuk.
Taehyun knocked a few times and then punched with all his might.
Quang.
Pain shot through my fist.
“It’s hard.”
“If I thought it would be done on my own, I would have left right away.”
Ricky Harlis responded, expressing regret at his low strength.
‘It’s a barrier that can block even a strength stat of 200…’
Even in New Korea, there would be no barrier of this magnitude.
Once again, I admire Chairman Jeong Zhi’s meticulous leadership.
Taehyun used the second skill.
Tiring.
[Skill Blood Rush (AA) has been activated. The body is activated.]
Bright red magical power bloomed, and a familiar message window appeared.
[A great power awakens. Muscle strength increases. Strength has increased to 250.]
[A great power awakens. Stamina increases. Stamina has reached 250.]
[A great power awakens. The speed increases. Speed has become 250.]
[A great power awakens. Magic power increases. Magic power has increased to 300.]
And.
A new message window appeared.
[The overlapping effect of the skill Monster Eyes (AA) and Blood Rush (AA) has been activated.] [The
skill Monster Eyes (AA) is temporarily transformed into the eyes of a higher species (AA).]
Even with the eyes of a monster The barrier that seemed ordinary looked different.
‘This is a real thing…’
Taehyun thought and took a deep breath.
“Huh….”
I punched the barrier wall with all my might.
Kwaaang.
With that, the first barrier was broken down.
