Episode 249
This was the third time Taehyun went to look for Bang Chae-soo.
This is because not only has the awakened level increased compared to before, but the stats and skills have also increased significantly.
It is also a pain to check the status window one by one during battle.
So, one way was to combine skills whenever management became difficult.
Being able to converge means that the understanding of the skill has risen above a certain level.
‘Even if it is fused anyway, it is possible to use the skill just by controlling magic power.’
Now, ‘Stealth’, ‘Stone Skin’ and ‘Chains of Binding’ have been fused into one skill called ‘Apocalypse’.
That was the reason why all those skills could be used individually.
‘It seems like my skill level has increased enough… I’m looking forward to it again.’
Every time I fused, I got more effects than I expected.
This time too, I couldn’t help but have expectations because the grades of the skills I acquired were not low.
“Construction is in full swing.”
As I entered the association area, I saw workers and players bustling about.
The association’s defense, which was said to be the safest in New Korea, collapsed due to Kasim Jort’s attack.
It seemed that the newly built defensive line would be installing a gate zone that New Korea’s top 20 guilds could immediately support.
‘It’s better than nothing… but it won’t be of much help.’
Ssssssut.
Taehyun, using stealth, quickly passed the guard.
For the five B-grade players who were standing guard, this happened in the blink of an eye.
‘It would be best not to contact the manager or the president of the association.’
These two people already have a mountain of things they want to ask Taehyun.
If we were caught, we would have to talk for a long time.
‘I need to focus for now.’
Bang Chae-su’s laboratory was located in the innermost part of the association.
That is why Bang Chae-soo was able to escape safely in this attack that resulted in numerous casualties.
When I stood in front of the lab, there was a large sign posted.
Staff only.
‘Are there any guests?’
That’s when Taehyun was thinking that way.
I felt a familiar magical power from inside.
It was a magic wave emitted when Bang Chae-su used a skill.
And the magic power that such a skill was attracting was also a magic power that Taehyun was familiar with.
‘This…’
Is it because of the joy of welcoming the guest who came first?
Or is it because of expectations about how the customers who came first will grow?
Whichever one it was.
Taehyun is quiet at the door.
All I could do was wait for the magic of the two people to subside.
* * *
“Whew… this was the most difficult fusion since Taehyun.”
Contrary to his words, Bang Chae-su’s face was smiling.
Not surprisingly, the person who received the procedure is one of the leading players in New Korea.
This is because Lim Ah-young is one of the leading figures who will lead the new Korea in the future.
The procedure was also successful.
There was a clear difference in the energy emanating from Lim Ah-young compared to before the procedure.
“thank you. “Professor Bang.”
“Huh…what about the professor? “I am just a sinner who was given an undeserved opportunity to atone through the consideration of the president of the association.”
Bang Chae-soo said, wiping the sweat from his forehead.
“I can’t even believe I’m a sinner.”
Ah-young knows roughly what kind of life Bang Chae-soo lived.
I didn’t want to make fun of his struggles and beliefs.
‘She is a rare young lady.’
Bang Chae-soo smiled pleasantly at A-young’s kind personality.
“Are there any aftereffects beyond that? “I don’t know what this old man knows, but since he has just fully recovered and fused his skills, it would be best not to move too much for the time being.”
“yes.”
Lim Ah-young politely bowed her head and answered.
I plan to resume training starting today, but I think it would be better to say so for now.
‘I can’t stay behind forever.’
I realized this while dealing with the shadow.
How much of a frog in the well I was.
I can’t fight by Kim Tae-hyun’s side if I grow up like I do now.
It’s time for Ayoung to gather her will.
Her eyes turned towards the lab door.
“Professor… Did you have any other guests booked today besides me?”
“No way. “Except for the president of the association and the late manager, there’s no one who comes here occasionally…?”
Ahyoung’s eyes narrowed at Bang Chae-su’s words.
Blue magic overflowed from her body.
I was naturally impressed by the pure, yet cold magic of frost.
“Get behind me, Professor.”
“hmm?”
Bang Chae-soo tilted his head, not knowing why.
“It felt like I was standing outside from the moment of skill fusion.”
Her magic power was opened so that she could use the skill at any time.
The Players Association headquarters is said to be the safest in New Korea, but that trust has already been broken by two raids.
It was no wonder that she reacted sensitively, as she had been unconscious for a while after being attacked by a shadow.
“Who is it?”
Ayoung put magic into her voice.
It was a quiet voice, but enough to be heard beyond the door.
“come in.”
Even after speaking again, there was still no movement.
suddenness.
“…!!”
An unknown magical power flowed in from outside the door.
It was a magical power like a poisonous force that I had never experienced before.
‘At least S-rank advanced player.’
or.
‘S-Class Advanced Mine!!’
There is no way an S-rank player of this caliber would find Bang Chae-soo without contacting him.
It wasn’t unreasonable to think she was a demon.
She created two ice spheres in the air.
“Ah, Ms. Ayoung….”
For a moment, Bang Chae-soo was taken aback by the unexpected situation.
Pazzu ie.
A spear slowly passed through the door.
It was some kind of bait.
To test the other person’s capabilities.
And surprisingly.
Kwasik.
“…!!”
The sphere, which was slowly passing through the door while freezing its surroundings, disappeared as if torn by something.
Ayoung fired another spear without delay.
This time, the attack was intended to cause injury.
but.
Kwasik!
The Ice Spear once again disappeared without achieving its intended purpose.
Quaaaaaaaaa.
The magical power flowing from Ayoung’s body became even stronger.
Because I realized I made a mistake.
The opponent outside the door is not at the upper level of S rank.
Ieast.
‘S-rank highest level.’
Quazzzzzz.
A huge window was created according to her will.
The temperature of the building seemed to drop due to the blue magical energy flickering from the window.
Wedge!!
A two-meter ice spear pierced the door and targeted the intruder’s life.
at the same time.
Quang!
There was something breaking through the door.
Pazzzzzzz, that is.
An uninvited person appears in the frozen laboratory.
“Lim Ah-young. Are you taking after your sister?”
Ayoung’s eyes opened wide at the unexpected situation.
“Kim… Taehyun…?”
“Tae, Taehyun-kun….”
Taehyun, who picked up the ice spear, looked into his eyes.
Im Ah-young was embarrassed and Bang Chae-soo was seen shivering from the cold.
* * *
“I’m sorry!!”
Ayoung was startled and her magic calmed down.
Not long after recovering from the injury, he realized that he had reacted sensitively.
Taehyun was hesitant to receive her greeting and turned his gaze to Bang Chae-soo.
“how are you.”
“Oh it’s been a while. How have you been?… cough… cough…!!”
Bang Chae-soo coughed at the sudden drop in temperature in the lab.
It was only then that Ayoung randomly took out a blanket from the lab and wrapped it around Bang Chae-su’s body.
“This is a player taken away.”
Taehyun said while looking at Ayoung.
There are not many people who have awakened multiple skills.
Therefore, it was a mistake to think that there would be time at any time.
‘Still, I didn’t know that Lim Ah-young could do skill fusion.’
If skill fusion was successful, it would be of great benefit, but reinforcement without risk did not exist.
Especially when you become an S-rank player, the risk is by no means negligible.
You may become physically crippled or your stats may permanently drop.
Ayoung took such risks into account and still fused her skills.
As Taehyun carelessly glanced at her body, Ayoung averted his gaze as if embarrassed.
It was an attack that could seriously injure even an S-rank player.
It was because I realized once again what a ridiculous mistake I had made.
But this time, Taehyun didn’t seem to care.
“I guess I’ll have to come another day. “You look very tired.”
“haha. Just give me two days. In the meantime, I will recover quickly in the intensive care unit. More than that…”
Bang Chae-soo’s gaze turned to A-young.
Another masterpiece created by himself along with Taehyun.
He became embarrassed to talk only to himself in front of Ayoung.
‘As the rumor goes, he’s as good at looking at women as a stone.’
Despite his age, Bang Chae-soo was very knowledgeable about rumors.
It is also true that Taehyun has connections with numerous players both domestically and internationally.
Lim A-young was one of them.
But what about this kind of extreme behavior?
It wasn’t easy for Bang Chae-su to get older, so it was natural to admire Tae-hyeon, who had just entered his twenties.
“Taehyun Kim. What happened a little while ago… I’m sorry. I’m afraid a demon may have invaded…”
“I know. It’s not unreasonable since it hasn’t been long since I returned from injury. “Do I need to receive good treatment to avoid developing PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)?”
“…okay.”
Ayoung’s shoulders slumped.
“Then let’s come back in two days.”
“haha. “Why don’t we go and have a cup of tea?”
“We’ll do that then too.”
“Hmm… I’ll see you in two days then.”
It was when Taehyun was about to leave the laboratory, where he could feel the chill.
“Kim Taehyun!!”
Ayoung raised her voice and called Taehyun to stop.
“…?”
Toward Taehyun, who turned around with an incomprehensible expression.
“Wait… can you give me some time?!!”
Ayoung shouted courageously.
“Hehehe. “You’re young.”
Bang Chae-soo watched with satisfaction.
* * *
New Korea Players Association headquarters.
S-class training room.
“Are you serious?”
Taehyun asked again.
“okay.”
Ayoung nodded with a solemn expression.
“It’s sparring…”
A request from Ayoung, whom we met after a long time.
He was asking for help with his skill fusion test.
Tiring.
[The eye of a higher level skill (SS) has been activated.]
“Those eyes…!!”
Ayoung was startled by the sudden opening of her red eyes.
“Nothing to worry about. “It’s just observation skills.”
Taehyun looked around roughly.
“….”
I could see the magic flowing through Ayoung’s body.
Blue magical power equivalent to that of a top S-class player.
Did he realize something after being attacked by the shadow?
or not.
‘Was the skill fusion overly successful?’
Anyway.
What is certain is that she has become strong enough to want to test her strength.
Just like Yoo Ah-young, whom Tae-hyun met a little while ago.
Suddenly, I remembered what Rosaria had said.
‘I think we need to raise Lim A-young as soon as possible.’
Even without Taehyun, we immediately have an insurance called Yoo Ah-young.
But when it comes to insurance, the more insurance you have, the better.
Two days were empty for now.
Taehyun decided to invest that time in Ayoung.
At her level, it would be appropriate to test Taehyun’s skill proficiency.
“good. Then come in as soon as you’re ready.”
Quaaaaa.
Let’s wait for a moment for the blue magic power to be released from Ayoung’s body.
Tiring.
[Skill Ice Heart (S) has been activated.]
[Skill Ice Age (S) has been activated.]
Two skills were used at the same time.
Chezzzzzzzzzz, that is.
Messages about being exposed to cold appeared one after another before Taehyun’s eyes.
Ayoung reached out to Taehyeon.
So so so so so.
Ice came up my legs.
The plan is to strengthen the skill and turn it into an ice statue.
“Well, it’s not bad.”
Tiring.
[Skill Apocalypse (SS) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
[Limits output. Output: 5%]
Ugh.
dump.
“uh?”
The sudden gravity.
Ayoung knelt down without realizing it.
Taehyun looked down at her with a puzzled expression.
“what are you doing?”
“…!!”
I realized belatedly that I was kneeling.
Her face turned bright red and she strengthened her skills.
Blah blah blah.
Enhanced magical power surrounded her body.
Ice armor.
It was a similar technique to Taehyun’s Stone Skin.
“Whoa…”
Follow her breath.
Pazzu ie.
A spear of cold air was held in my hand.
This was the moment when I decided to make a proper attack.
Tiring.
[Skill Apocalypse (SS) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
[Limits output. Output: 10%]
Due to the crushing magical power.
Wow!!
Ayoung fell to her knees once again.
“wake up.”
There was no time to panic.
I looked down at her with wide eyes as if I couldn’t believe it.
“We haven’t even started yet.”
Taehyun muttered softly.
