Episode 8 Labyrinth Ribarintos (2)
Jinhyeok peeked at Park Hana’s status window through ‘Eyes of Truth’.
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Name: Hana Park
Gender: Female
Age: 22
Level: 1
Strength 4 Agility 5 Stamina 5
Magic Power 10 Stat Points: 0
Coins: 100
Occupation: None
Unique ability: Sympathy
Skill: Lv1 ‘Fast Step’ Lv1 ‘Weak Healing’
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Sympathy ability.
Even if you meet someone for the first time, you can naturally become friendly with them.
It is also characterized by being able to erase the sense of incongruity.
It was the most necessary skill for Jinhyeok, who had to break his guard and copy his ability.
furthermore.
‘It will be of great help in taming [that guy] later.’
At first, I was going to use it as a dragon to remove traps or traps in the labyrinth while traveling together.
My mind has changed.
‘I can’t miss this.’
You must have it in your hand.
Jinhyeok confirmed the copy conditions of Hana Park.
[Copy Conditions: Act with Hana Park for at least 240 hours. However, at the point where 240 hours pass, there must be no other person besides Park Ha-na and you.]
240 hours.
In other words, you have to be together for ten days to meet the copy condition.
‘I don’t need the other 5 people…’
There’s no need to kill them.
‘I’m not a bloodthirsty murderer.’
If you don’t cross the line, you can use it in moderation and go your own way.
but.
if you cross the line.
that’s a whole different story.
‘Because I was also determined to survive in this world.’
After carefully reading the conditions once again, Jinhyeok opened his mouth.
“So why did you come to me instead of going to the hunting grounds?”
“Before I answer that question, may I ask you one thing first?”
“ask.”
“The place you’re trying to enter right now is a labyrinth, right?”
“you’re right.”
“As expected…”
Hana Park bit her lip as if her prediction had been right.
And he brought out the main point.
“We want to go too.”
“Together…?”
“yes. Wouldn’t it be better to go with a group rather than alone? There is a saying that the more shared the risk, the better.”
He smiled and saw his hand pointing to his side.
Good word, recommend.
Right now, the hand went to the memorization in the waist dance.
‘That’s it. It looks like the stinger of a zucchini bee in the museum’s insect exhibition room.’
The rest flinched and their hands reached for their weapons.
It’s fun.
therefore.
‘In the labyrinth, he’s going to play tricks against me, isn’t it?’
Jinhyeok stretched out his palm towards the labyrinth entrance.
“Do whatever you feel comfortable with.”
You want to enter the labyrinth?
Do whatever you want.
Instead, when I come in, I don’t think I want to go out.
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[You have entered the labyrinth ‘Rivarintos’.]
[The number of participants to challenge is 7.] As
soon as you entered the labyrinth, the humid and sticky air stuck to your skin.
this smell.
this sense.
I just realized it.
The fact that he came to the top.
Jinhyeok quickly inspected the labyrinth wall.
Bright lights illuminating the dark interior.
There were hundreds of ‘luminous moths’.
Usually, it was widely known for its use to brighten the field of view in underground dungeons or labyrinths…
but this place is an exception.
Jinhyeok moved his five fingers at regular intervals.
Folded slowly… and unfolded quickly again.
It’s like imitating the flapping of wings.
once.
twice.
And… three times.
OK.
just live
A moth landed on Jinhyeok’s hand.
The dust quickly stained his hands with a bright light.
‘Yes, I’m glad to meet you too.’
A gentle smile crept across Jinhyuk’s lips.
It was then.
“Come to think of it, I couldn’t even say my name.”
Hana Park spoke from the side.
Jinhyeok answered after carefully placing the moth on the wall.
“ah. It was so crazy.”
Because everyone had to come in before the entrance to the labyrinth was completely closed.
There was no time to say hello or exchange each other.
But now that I’ve been inside, I’ve been able to relax to some extent.
“My name is Park Hana. I am 22 years old and have been to the 2nd floor of the Tower of Trials before.”
Park Hana introduced herself.
Then the rest of the people also raised their voices as if they had been waiting.
“This is Cheolsik Jang. The Tower of Trials ended a little on the first floor.”
“This is Hyemin Lee. I’ve only done it up to the first floor.”
“A rose. The tower is up to the third floor…”
“Call me Cheonmin-guk. I’ve never tried the Tower of Trials or anything.”
“I’m Do Kwang-woo. This is my first time too.”
Everyone was eagerly shouting names, but…
to Jinhyeok’s ears, it sounded a little different.
“Extra 1 will die in the trap!”
“I’m going to be used as bait in case of emergency while running away!”
“haha. I will keep vigil every night, and I will serve you delicious meals!”
Like this.
I don’t want to share the reward at the last minute anyway, so it’s obvious that I’ll hit you in the back.
You don’t have to remember every name.
The corners of Jinhyuk’s mouth twisted subtly.
‘It’s a raid party where each other tries to kill each other…’
I don’t think there’s any time to be bored.
“This is Kang Jin-hyeok.”
“Jinhyeok-ssi…that was it. So, Jinhyeok, have you ever been to this labyrinth before?”
As we exchanged names, Hana Park clung to her even more.
[Hana Park activates her unique ability, ‘Sympathy’.]
For a moment, the tickling energy made her whole body drowsy.
I feel at ease.
‘That’s how it works.’
If you didn’t know the ability, you would have friendly feelings for the opponent.
good match or
Or someone you can trust.
It’s like saying ‘first impression is good’.
“It’s a labyrinth that I luckily found before.”
“Wow. You are a much greater person than I thought. It’s an honor to go with you.”
Hana Park slowly opened her eyes.
I’m going to break down the vigilance while raising it moderately.
I don’t know who I’m trying to make such a shallow move in front of.
Jinhyuk, who laughed, deliberately trembled.
“I know that. Perhaps no one knows more about this labyrinth than I do.”
“Oh, I see.”
“No really. Even the best players in the world won’t be able to follow my toes? There will be 12 laps of the playground in a single file to listen to the strategy tips. haha.”
“…”
Hana Park made an expression of amazement.
That’s enough of a bluff.
Isn’t there no point in praising it?
“Then, please tell us what kind of monsters are in the labyrinth and what characteristics they have. Is it possible?”
“That is not difficult.”
Let’s see.
what do you want
“Once, this labyrinth changes its location at regular intervals.”
“yes? What do you mean?”
“It’s called ‘Labyrinth Change’. ah. It’s about time.”
Jinhyeok stood in place.
right at that moment.
Cuckoo Cuckoo!
The entire labyrinth began to vibrate violently.
Cracks opened in the floor and walls as the dust piled up on the ceiling spilled out.
“Aaaaaaa!”
“What is this?”
“Kyaaaagh!”
Screams erupted from everywhere.
It has to be because the ground soars or sinks down and huge boulders move back and forth, left and right.
“Avoid blood! Stay away from each other!”
“shit. If you are crushed, you will die instantly!”
“come! right! Look right!”
bang!
Kwaaang!
The boulders moving at high speed made fast and complex patterns like Tetris.
Wow!
Everyone threw themselves frantically to avoid being crushed by the rocks.
My knee was cracked and bleeding, but I couldn’t afford to care about such minor wounds.
It
wasn’t until a few minutes later that the vibrations stopped.
The road has completely changed from before.
It was fortunate that the group had not dispersed.
“Huh! Huh!”
My heart was pounding.
“I can’t believe this labyrinth is on the first floor.”
“Nonsense. Wasn’t everything on the first floor quiet except for the ruins?”
When everyone was breathing heavily with their complexions turned white.
Jinhyuk slowly brushed the dust off his body.
“Hasn’t everyone experienced a labyrinth where the terrain changes at least once?”
“Who should experience something like that!”
Hana Park screamed with a white face.
“No.”
Jinhyuk shrugged.
And once again, the glowing moths began to gather dust.
Humming a song was a bonus.
Seeing that carefree appearance, Park Ha-na felt swear words well up to her throat.
But I barely persevered.
Because I have more important things to do now.
“You have to get out of here right now. Hyemin. Can you find the exit?”
“That’s… the activation of the ability was canceled as the labyrinth just changed.”
Hyemin Lee shook her head with a dark face.
Unique ability ‘Compass’.
It is an ability that displays the safest route in a dungeon or labyrinth.
The reason Park Ha-na confidently entered an unfamiliar place was because she believed in this ability.
but.
Now that ability is useless.
Because the labyrinth has changed.
And it will change in the future.
“So you’re saying you can’t find a way out?”
“I’m… trapped in this?”
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‘I was wondering why I entered the labyrinth confidently.’
Was the navigation ability the only thing you believed in?
Jinhyuk, who was overhearing the conversation, swallowed a laugh.
Guess who isn’t a newbie. I think of going to the local supermarket to know the labyrinth.
‘Anyway, it’s time for him to appear…’
Jinhyeok glanced at the moth dust on his hand.
When body odor and dust are mixed, a special substance is secreted.
with a very special scent.
timely.
Koo-uh. Koo-uh.
A faint sound was heard from very far away.
I didn’t notice because everyone was raising their voices.
Jinhyeok definitely felt it.
That something roaming this labyrinth is approaching.
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“The Labyrinth is changing! Why didn’t you tell me that important thing beforehand?”
Hana Park raised her voice.
tell me a little bit my ears hurt
and.
“Did I ask you to follow me?”
“…yes?”
“You said you would come from there? It’s not like I forced you to.”
you guys want to come?
So, are you talking loud now?
“That’s it, but…”
Hana Park stuttered.
It’s because I wanted to refute something, but I couldn’t think of anything specific.
“This bastard is saying that now! I feel like a beggar being trapped in a place like this, but if you tease me one more time, I will kill you!”
Cheon Min-guk, who was next to him, shouted.
hmm. Park Ha-na is necessary, so I will pass.
Aren’t you…?
Jinhyeok scratched his head and stood in front of Cheonminguk.
“You’re free to grunt like a pig, but you’d better keep your voice down a bit.”
“what?”
“ah! You couldn’t understand what people were saying. Honey, honey, honey. Quul! gurgling honey. Do you understand? I just meant to be quiet.”
“You fucking bastard!”
Cheon Min-guk, whose face was flushed red, swung his fist.
An attack aimed at the chin.
Swoop.
Jinhyuk slightly turned his head to avoid it.
At the same time, he touched his feet to break the opponent’s center of gravity.
“uh? …huh?”
Cheonminguk, which had been floundering, fell forward as it was.
Awesome!
Jinhyeok trampled CheonMinguk’s wrist with his foot.
As the weight was placed on it, an eerie sound of bones shifting reverberated.
“Quaaaaaagh!”
“Shh! be quiet. Don’t you know the saying, ‘Don’t scream in the labyrinth’?”
“Ugh… You crazy bastard. Why are you breaking your wrist when you tell me to be quiet?”
“I told you this, but you haven’t come to your senses yet.”
“what?”
“That mouth. It’s tough.”
Jinhyuk’s expression cooled down.
from above.
Under.
Pooh!
The legs dug into Cheonminguk’s face.
The shock was more than expected because the weight was properly loaded.
“Kwaaaek!”
All of the front teeth were shattered and blood spurted out.
“Aren’t you doing too much? With just one punch.”
“That’s right. What kind of person in the world…”
“How cruel.”
It seemed that the rest of the people, including Park Ha-na, were quite shocked.
It was funny, of course.
Is it too much to smash someone who tries to attack you?
It’s not like ‘get stronger and come back’.
Why look at the enemy who once bared his teeth?
‘I’m not that righteous.’
Besides, this is not the time for morality to be concerned with humanity and all.
“Do not worry. I will not kill you.”
Actually, there was no need for that.
because.
Glance.
Jinhyuk looked into the darkness of the aisle.
‘It’s his turn to come after smelling all this commotion and blood.’
cooong! Whoop! Whoop!
I started hearing footsteps.
Unlike before, footsteps were clear enough for everyone to hear.
