Episode 22 The Enemy Inside
“This is so incredible.”
When Song Chun-Hwa and other players ran to the place where the shouting came from.
The worst had already happened.
“…late.”
The healer, who was looking at the four people who fell on the floor, shook his head.
A neat scar on the back of the head.
It must have been an instant death from a surprise attack from the rear.
But a far bigger problem than the deaths of the four men was what they were defending.
Whoa!
A black orb floating at the entrance to the ruins.
Someone…
…woke the Guardian.
[The ‘guardian of the ruins’ looks at the intruders.]
[Remaining time: 09:59]
The ‘guardian’ who guards the entrance of the ruins.
They possess the power equivalent to that of a boss in a higher dungeon, but have the characteristic of waking up only when stimulated.
That’s why the nickname ‘Sleeping Bomb’.z
means a bomb that is not dangerous if left alone.
“What kind of idiot did this!”
“What’s the use of looking at it now? I’m already starting to wake up!”
okay. It’s already late.
Only 10 minutes left.
If you don’t get out of the ruins within that time…
the Guardian will fully wake up.
“Tongue brother!”
“know. I know!”
Song Chun-hwa bit her lip.
You can’t fight the Guardian.
That’s like committing suicide.
‘At least half… no, maybe more than that might die.’
In fact, it means that Raid must be abandoned.
It would be impossible to get to the boss after losing half of the power.
but.
‘Can you finish it before it even starts?’
For the absurd reason of waking up the Guardian?
Hardness is not a problem.
It was a problem that could lead to being kicked out of the guild altogether.
‘I’ve worked hard to rise to the position of engineering chief…!’
back.
The molars dug into the lips.
It can’t end like this.
never.
Song Chun-hwa gave the order as if he had made up his mind.
“Let the Guardian wake up. We keep going inside.”
The decision to continue was heard in many places.
“brother. I’m serious?”
“You have to think carefully. no really If we do something wrong, we could all die.”
A team of porters had entered, but three teams were still waiting outside.
Besides, not a single guild that was supposed to join as a latecomer had yet arrived at the ruins.
To continue meant to give up more than 20% of the total power.
“Don’t talk and follow me. Even if I take responsibility, I will bear it.”
Song Cheon-hwa dismissed the objection with a single stroke.
“And… even if there is no second team, as long as there is Teresa, there is a good chance.”
okay.
This is where I believe.
Song Chun-hwa’s eyes glanced to the side.
blonde woman.
As far as dealing with undead monsters, Teresa was evaluated as the best in the world.
With this woman…
it’s possible.
say it’s possible
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It was only after several tens of minutes had passed that the news reached the porters.
“Isn’t this different? The guardian woke up, but you can’t go out of the ruins?”
“What are you talking about! So you’re telling us to go with the raid team?”
“Damn it. If I knew it would be this dangerous, I wouldn’t have come in the first place!”
The porters raised their voices.
But the answer that came back was cold.
“Someone assassinated those who guarded the Guardians, and when we arrived, the Guardians had already awakened.”
Assassination…
Jinhyeok, who had been silent, pricked up his ears.
‘They say there’s a criminal among the people here…’
Murder wasn’t such a big deal in today’s world.
What is interesting is the motivation.
It’s not like I’m trying to profit from something.
Imprisoning people inside the ruins and preventing them from leaving.
It’s fun.
I can roughly guess what the guy is aiming for.
and even its identity.
Perhaps, thanks to the Guardian’s awakening, we can handle the situation more flexibly.
at that time.
Jinhyuk suddenly turned his head.
and one step late.
“It’s a monster from the side! Medium-sized… There are many!”
A player in the scouting group shouted.
“Prepare for that battle!”
Song Chun-hwa had a blood clot in his neck.
The response was slow because it was a surprise attack in a state where maintenance had not yet been properly maintained.
thud! thud! thud! thud!
The grass swayed from side to side with an earth-shaking sound.
come.
very quickly too.
“Forward the tanks!”
“The porters quickly fall back! Don’t interrupt and get out!”
Wow!
The tree fell.
The one that appeared as the grass parted…
“Koooooooo!”
“Kuaaa!”
They were over 2.5m Dullahans.
twelve in all.
All were armed with maces and axes.
“Ugh.”
“Dewyurahan!”
A total of 13 types of monsters appear at the entrance of the ruins.
Dyurahan belonged to the most difficult axis to deal with.
The overwhelming sense of intimidation caused the fluff all over her body to stand up.
A top predator fundamentally different from ghouls and skeletons.
Due to its tough skin, as well as speed and strength, Dyurahan was a very difficult monster to deal with.
“Buffs are given to the tanks and supporters, and the dealers re-timing while maximizing their mana!”
Song Cheon-hwa led the raid.
[Cheonhwa Song activates Lv3 ‘Iron Shield’!]
[Yundeok Ko activates Lv2 ‘Wedge Formation’!]
[Yunmi Lee activates Lv2 ‘Warrior’s Song’!]
Uhh!
Various skills and buffs were overlapped.
and that moment.
“Kuaaa!”
Wow!
Dyurahan’s mace fell onto the shield.
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Jinhyeok intuited the battle from a distance away.
‘Certainly, the guild-based squares are solid.’
It was obvious that I tried to match my breathing a lot.
Even against Dyurahan, he wasn’t pushed at all.
The problem is solo players who do not belong to a guild.
I was mostly alone, so I wasn’t used to group battles like this.
Eventually, victims began to emerge.
Kwadeuk!
The terrifying sound of bones being shattered and flesh being crushed.
“Quaaaaaagh!”
A man with a broken shoulder collapsed, spurting blood.
“These guys are ridiculously fast!”
“Hey healer! Where is the healer?”
“Send some tanks to us as well. I can’t stand it… If it stays like this, everyone will die!”
Truly abysmal.
He could not deal with Dyurahan with his improvised organizational skills.
At least that was the reality for solo players.
However, despite earnest requests for help, Song Chun-hwa turned away from those seeking help.
Victims emerge.
It is natural.
And on the contrary, this one was good.
The corners of Song Chun-hwa’s mouth twisted subtly.
‘In order to create a dramatic situation, the sacrifice of the poor is essential.’
In fact, this raid had another purpose besides clearing the ruins.
Securing regular subscribers right away.
Due to the rule that the number of views is counted only once per day per subscriber, the battle for subscribers was fierce beyond imagination.
It means that raising 10,000 views for a decent video is formidable.
‘In the end, to get the subscribers excited, I have to give them a peripheral stimulus.’
Cruelty and sensationalism.
If you create a dramatic situation there, you will be able to make the best video.
‘Since there are enough victims, let’s move slowly.’
Song Chun-hwa nodded to the side.
“Dongyoung!”
“Yes brother!”
The man who was casting immediately activated his magic.
Parts Tsutsu!
The air cooled rapidly.
A pure white sphere made in the palm of your hand.
It was the ice magic ‘Ice Orb’.
Magical power emanated from the ice mass that had been condensed to the limit.
right at that moment.
Kwak Kwah Kwah Kwah!
A storm raged between the Dyurahans.
“Kuaaa!”
“Keueueu…”
The movements of the Dyurahans were noticeably slow.
Frost clung to the arm holding the weapon.
The fast-moving legs also froze in place.
“Now! Everyone spread out!”
cooong! cooong! cooong!
Tankers, including Song Chun-hwa, widened the gap to the left and right at once.
The center is clearly visible.
fault!
Percussion!
The waiting players kicked the ground.
They were the main dealers of the 1st raid of the Balhae Guild who used swords and spears.
Awesome! Kwadeuk!
The blade aimed at the vital point.
Dyurahan, who was slowed down by a dealer specializing in melee, was an easy prey.
cooong! Wow!
The Dyurahans fell one by one.
-The video came out well, bro. I think this will get at least 3 million views.
A video editing expert from the Bohai Guild raised his thumb.
‘Three million…!’
The corners of Song Chun-hwa’s mouth ascended.
It felt worthwhile to prepare bloodily for this directing.
Well, from the viewer’s point of view, saliva will flow.
It’s because I put the mulberry flavor in properly.
‘I think most of the guys who came solo were wiped out.’
Eight of them were blocked by the guilds, but the other four passed the tanker and went to the back.
result?
It’s obvious that you don’t have to check.
Those who fought back must have already turned into corpses.
At least, only the quickest ones survived.
＊＊＊
Is this what it feels like to have a kaleidoscope passing by?
Kim So-mi, a 25-year-old intelligence expert, gave up her life as she saw an ax approaching.
No more strength to run away.
He didn’t even have the magic to defend himself with the movement of a fingertip.
‘I’ll just… live up to my level.’
He was just one of many who came in looking for a quick get-rich-quick.
This wasn’t the ending I wanted.
I closed my eyes and waited for the end.
wishing it to end as soon as possible.
however.
“…?”
I don’t feel any pain.
weird.
I thought it would be incredibly painful.
Let’s not hold back our curiosity and open our eyes.
“omg!?”
An unbelievable sight was unfolding there.
Big big!
The ax had stopped.
Dullahan’s arms were swollen as if they were about to explode, but he couldn’t get past the man in front of him.
‘…Are you enduring it?’
No, I’m blocking it too lightly.
With just one dagger.
Looking at the armed status, it must be a melee dealer…
Why does it look bigger than a tanker with a shield?
It was just amazing.
It was amazing and wonderful.
However, the surprise at the sight that followed was replaced by fear.
Roaring!
The man’s left hand rose in flames.
It wasn’t like a small spark, it was a scare that stung my eyes.
“mind… You even use magic.”
It is impossible.
An all-around player that only a few exist.
Even among them, there is a difference between abilities.
Which means there are weaknesses.
However, I had never heard of a case where all abilities were so strong.
What level is…
‘I can’t even guess.’
Kwak Kwah Kwah Kwah!
The flames engulfed Dyurahan’s head.
A disgusting smell like grilling rotten meat stung my nostrils.
“Kuaaaaa!”
Wow!
Dyurahan’s body, which had turned into a lump of charcoal, collapsed.
four with this.
Jinhyeok looked at the fallen Dullahan for a while.
I had to maintain level 1, so I didn’t completely stop breathing.
In fact, it would be safe to say that it was almost like a corpse.
‘I’ll take care of the finishing touches.’
Jinhyeok brushed off the charcoal powder on his hands.
And he licked his lips as if he was missing something.
how to say
I haven’t even warmed up yet, but it feels like the game is over.
It was inevitable that Dyurahan’s level was much lower than expected.
A simple pattern that follows instinct rather than tricky attacks.
He was a little quick and had excellent physical strength, but that was all.
In fact, it took less than three minutes to deal with four of them.
‘How come it seems much easier than before?’
At that time, it took more than 10 minutes to catch 4 Dyurahan.
I shortened it by 7 minutes, so I can’t help but feel absurd even thinking about it.
It seems that this has accumulated too much even after 11 years.
But just then
“How are you…”
A completely unexpected voice came from behind.
