Part 2 Episode 5
Tiring.
[The ‘Giant Being’ recognizes ‘Kim Tae-hyun’.]
[Attempting to connect with the ‘Giant Being’.]
[The connection with the ‘Giant Being’ failed.]
[Receive the grace of the ‘Giant Being’.]
[ The awakening level has changed.]
[Physical abilities increase.]
[The ‘Tower Manager’ recommends a system update.]
Numerous messages ring in my head.
Originally, the voice that came to mind for the awakened people was Noname’s, but now it was a mechanical sound they had heard for the first time.
Taehyun opened his eyes late.
and.
“This is…”
I was a little amazed at the scene unfolding before my eyes.
It was a square.
The same as the tower that was erected just a moment ago.
The difference is that, unlike outside where there was nothing around, there were guild buildings and shops lined up everywhere.
virtual reality. Or the metaverse.
I felt like it needed to be supported by a scientific explanation.
Of course, that possibility is slim.
“Have you pioneered it?”
In the past, the lower world known as the Abyss was also pioneered and several guilds exercised influence.
The main purpose was to shorten the supply time, but it deteriorated and became a battleground for expansion of power.
‘Even though it has a plaza-like background…’
There are buildings and people at a level similar to that of a city.
‘The magic concentration is at the level of the beginning of the summer world…’
Unlike the difficult scene, it seemed like I had come to the right place.
Countless messages from a while ago come to mind.
Taehyun instinctively opened the status window.
[Name: Kim Tae-hyun]
[Age: 19]
[Grade: D]
[Skill: Predation – 0%]
Unlike the previous episode, a status window that had not been upgraded appeared.
and.
“Hmm…”
Taehyun entered the tower and checked the changed awakening level.
“As expected, it won’t be easy.”
I didn’t have high expectations when Bae Hyuk-soo said that a non-awakened person can become an awakened person just by entering the tower.
In the first place, Taehyun is not an unawakened person, but is just sealed, and he may also be at risk of breaking the rules due to the power of the zodiac.
“Still, it’s only a D grade.”
I can’t help but feel regretful.
‘Let’s take a look around first.’
I naturally walked along the paved square street.
There were thousands of people visible on the streets right away, and their clothes were all unusual.
Some wore medieval armor, others wore wizard-like robes, and others were equipped with what looked like cutting-edge scientific equipment.
‘Are these all players?’
Taehyun looked down at himself.
He wears jeans and a hoodie, wears medieval shoes and gloves, and holds a spear.
This is because the magic tools of the entrance players were stolen and worn carelessly.
Although it was a bit messy, it didn’t look strange because there were so many unique outfits.
Has it been about an hour since I walked aimlessly?
One peculiarity was discovered.
Clothing, equipment, buildings, etc. The mark of the guild Alchemist was found all over the streets.
‘The guild leader here has achieved his dream.’
It seems that Seo Sang-ik of the current universe had a better business acumen than Seo Sang-ik of the universe where Taehyun lived.
Besides.
Nightwalker Onsaemiro Magicians.
I was passing by the familiar guild headquarters building located in the square.
“….”
Taehyun stopped in front of a building.
Colorful Korean letters passed over the large signboard erected at the guild entrance.
[New Korea’s top 5 guilds. Hanbit is recruiting new players.]
Hanbit Guild.
The organization that Taehyun worked for before his first regression.
At that time, Taehyun was a porter who had not awakened, and the guild members he was with met their end when they were killed by the SSS level monster Asmodeus.
“It’s already the top 5 guilds…”
The first regression started due to the demon king’s whim.
Taehyeon, who was on a roll as a player, quietly supported the Hanbit Guild.
The first reason was to contact Asmodeus, who was the cause of the regression, and the second reason was to create a future different from before.
As a result.
The Hanbit Guild quickly developed into a large guild, but using them to contact Asmodeus failed.
Taehyun’s return had the effect of changing the future.
‘The entanglement with the Hanbit Guild in the first return ended there.’
Afterwards, they became entangled in turf wars and racial wars and lived in a different timeline from the people of Middle-earth.
After returning to a mortal body rather than a transcendental body, my mood swings became worse.
A smile appeared on Taehyun’s lips as he fell into memories of the past, even if just for a moment.
“Well, it’s nice to see.”
After smiling once, he continued walking.
As Taehyun entered the tower and walked for more time, he was able to confirm one clear fact.
‘This is more advanced than the universe I lived in.’
The level of magic tools is incomparably high, and the two-dimensional gate managed in the form of a tower is also not bad.
I thought of the players I met at the entrance.
‘As magic tools have developed, has the level of players regressed?’
Taehyun’s level of use of ancient martial arts is at best that of a B-grade player.
If you strengthen your body using a small amount of magical energy, you will be able to compete with an A-grade player, even if only for a short time.
Through Jaeyoung, we confirmed that the pinnacle of players in the current universe is S rank.
‘There may be a slight difference in skill, but…’
There would not be many enemies in New Korea who could put Taehyeon, whose power was sealed, in overwhelming danger.
‘If the seal isn’t broken by entering the tower… should I meet Ricky?’
American S-rank player Ricky Harlis.
canceller energy compose energy drain energy dra[n).
If she had three S-rank skills, she might be able to completely break the seal.
Taehyun, who was considering the possibility for a moment, shook his head.
‘There’s no way I’ll meet you easily.’
In my memories, Ricky Harlis is a suspicious and proud woman.
If you access it without a license, you may be treated as a mine that hides its identity.
‘She’s a dangerous woman if you decide to attack her.’
I quickly erased the option of Ricky Harlis from my mind.
The option of Yoo Ah-young was also eliminated for similar reasons.
Even if we meet them, it would be best after they have regained at least S rank or higher power.
‘It’s S-rank without predation… It’s daunting.’
How to restore existing relationships. How can we regain our strength without them?
I’m in the middle of thinking that.
“….”
Your sense of energy must have been dulled as your physical abilities have decreased, but strangely, you feel strong eyes looking at you.
‘Is it a hyena?’
Wherever you go, there are people targeting guys who look disheveled.
Looking at her current pathetic outfit, it would be strange to leave her alone.
‘It’s better.’
I remembered the heated conversation with Hyuksu.
Even just a high school student had something to gain, so those who made it to the top would have even more to talk about.
Taehyun didn’t show any signs and entered the alley.
There were all kinds of graffiti drawn on the rough walls.
The atmosphere is different from the square with neat buildings and shops.
It was messy and desolate. Unlike the streets of the square, it seemed to show that it was not properly managed.
The alleys continued like a maze.
After walking for about 10 minutes, passing the homeless people everywhere, a huge wall blocked my path.
A dead-end alley with few people.
It’s a good place to communicate with your body.
I looked back.
For some reason, there are not a single homeless person in sight.
The only person in the alley was Taehyun.
“Are you coming out now?”
Taehyun’s voice flowed through the narrow alley.
I turned my back to the wall and quietly felt the energy of the area.
Some strange gaze is scanning the body.
Still, there is nothing that bothers me.
‘Is the skill level higher than I thought?’
Skill grade is B or higher. The awakening grade is likely to be B or lower. Overall grades C to A.
The difference is so subtle that if it were any other person, you would have thought it was an illusion.
but.
The instincts that have fought countless wars are speaking.
He said he wasn’t wrong.
“I’m warning you.”
Taehyun’s magic flowed into the spear he was holding.
Tsuzzzzzz.
In fact, the magic power was about a grade D, but the magic tool that glowed once was amplified to a grade B magic power.
“If I don’t come out, will I get hurt?”
There was nothing to call it javelin throwing.
Toward an alley narrow enough for two adult men to walk side by side.
He suddenly threw away a magic tool filled with magical power.
nettle liquid.
Originally, it would have been right for the window, which flew in a straight line, to be stuck in the wall of the alley across from it.
however.
Kyaang!!
The sound of blades clashing with blades. At the same time, the bounced window rolled around on the floor.
Degurrrrr.
Taehyun grabbed the spear that rolled in front of him again. The window blade is damaged.
“Look at this.”
It is a magic tool that amplifies the power to a B-grade level, regardless of the amount of magic power.
Deflecting such a magic tool also means that the opponent’s overall capabilities are at B grade.
Taehyun looked around.
A huge wall behind your back.
In the future, there is a passageway where two adults can walk side by side.
“I think saying hello once is enough.”
Taehyun quietly stared down the aisle.
and.
Sssss. Ssssss. Sssss.
Five men appeared.
Black mask with black coat.
It’s an outfit that seems to openly say, ‘I’m a suspicious person.’
“How did know?”
The man at the forefront of the masked men asked. Judging by his slurred pronunciation, he did not seem to be a New Korean.
“….”
Whisper. Whilick.
The man demonstrated the art of spinning a dagger in his hand.
Apart from the strange energy flowing around, a reverberation of magical power remains.
It seemed like he was the one who struck down the spear that Taehyun had thrown a moment ago.
‘Only that man’s energy is subtly different.’
Taehyun sensed that he was the leader among the masked men.
“I don’t think it’s a Nightwalker’s outfit. Chinese player? Or a demon from another country?”
At that time, the man standing behind the leader spoke familiar language.
[I’m sure it’s Taehyun Kim. The magical power level is not high either.]
It was neither New Korean nor Chinese, but the language of monsters.
‘Humanoid monster…?’
Moment.
A strange aura bloomed in the eyes of the other masked people.
‘Exploration skills?’
Not good.
Currently, Taehyun lacks the resistance to the opponent’s skills and the skills to counterattack.
‘For now, I’m bored.’
Tsuzzzzzz.
Magic power was infused once again.
I confirmed the magical power felt within my body.
This body lacks many things.
If you utilize the distance of the window, you will be able to reduce the numerical gap.
Masked people surrounded Taehyun.
The advantage of distance was given up and an environment favorable to the use of weapons was created.
‘Leader must be at least grade B or higher. ‘Keep your distance as much as possible.’
Taehyun focused his gaze on the dagger the leader was holding.
The sword body is stained purple. The risk increases with the possibility that poison has been applied.
Smirk.
The corner of the man’s mouth curved.
[I command in the name of the Blood Demon Church.]
A voice that is eerie and even mean-spirited.
‘Blood Demon Religion?’
If it’s the Blood Demon Church, isn’t it from the Murim side, another dimension of Middle Earth?
Why do such people use the language of monsters?
That’s what I was thinking about.
[Predator of the Three Thousand Worlds.]
“…!!”
The man spoke Taehyeon’s constellation name in a voice that was not high or low.
‘Predator of the Three Thousand Worlds’ is Taehyun’s nickname from outsiders.
It was a name that beings in Middle Earth should not know.
Confusing.
‘This isn’t just a problem of a twisted timeline…’
It’s not just a hyena.
It seems like the situation is more serious than I thought.
This is when Taehyun is swearing at the Chinese zodiac.
[Hunt down Kim Tae-hyun.]
At the man’s command.
Ssssss.
The four masked men disappeared.
