Episode 36 How old people grow (3)
“Lake of the Moon” on the 1st floor of the Tower of Trials.
It is a place that boasts such a beautiful view that it is said that the moon floating in the night sky looks as if it is under the surface of the water.
However, no one was looking for this place, as the name was colorless.
It’s a natural story.
It wasn’t the time to enjoy leisurely leisure time in a situation where the survival of mankind was at stake.
A place that is more beautiful than anywhere else, but more solitary than anywhere else.
That place was the Moon Lake.
But just then
Someone approached the shore of the lake.
It was Jinhyeok.
“It’s really here too… It’s been a while.”
I used to come often when my level was low.
After passing the middle of the tower, I hardly found it.
Seeing it again made me very emotional.
[It looks pretty good, but how do you hunt here?]
Alice’s voice came from the ring.
“Look.”
Jinhyeok smiled and started walking along the edge of the lake.
It was not my intention to go for a walk in the middle of the night.
Because there was something to be found.
My steps quickened.
The pupils also moved quickly.
I’m sure it’s around here…
‘As expected…!’
Jinhyeok, who found a statue resembling a carp, stopped in his seat.
Although it is only one of the 12 statues on the shore of the lake, in fact this statue had another purpose besides simply decorating the lake.
Jinhyeok reached out and groped for the sculpture.
It is touched.
A concave groove on the edge!
[Hoo. Does that statue have a secret button or something?]
“If it was that easy, everyone would have noticed right away.”
Aren’t you looking at the deceased people of the world too funny?
Couldn’t find a single button on the statue?
The number of players who actually found this home was easily over three digits.
It was to the extent that it was occasionally mentioned in the community.
However, despite rumors of their own, no one has succeeded in finding a key that fits the groove in the end.
It has to be.
‘Because this doesn’t open with a key.’
Moon Lake.
As the name suggests, the key to unlocking the statue’s secret was a bit special.
Jinhyeok covered the keyhole with his palm.
The moonlight was blocked.
Swoop.
When I removed my palm, the moonlight again illuminated the groove.
‘good.’
In the same way, Jinhyeok used his palm to adjust the amount and angle of light coming in.
Stay calm….
If either one goes awry, you won’t be able to satisfy this picky guy.
once twice and then again.
The moonlight hit the grooves in a unique rhythm.
right at that moment.
Cuckoo Cuckoo!
The entire lake began to vibrate violently.
It was truly spectacular to see the water filling the lake divide into left and right sides, just as Moses parted the Red Sea.
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The terrain has completely changed.
‘Where shall I go?’
Jinhyeok descended underground along the long stairs leading to the bottom of the lake.
that buck
A secret floor that has never allowed humans to enter.
That is why it is a place with indescribable mystique.
Finally.
[You have entered the 1st basement level of the Tower of Trials.]
One of the hidden places in the Tower of Trials is the ‘Underground Spawning Field’.
Finally, we have reached a custom hunting ground where we can grow like crazy.
“You can come out.”
Upon reaching the floor, Jinhyeok injected magic into Braham’s ring.
OK.
Whoa!
A vampire with long silver hair has manifested.
To be precise, it is a reduced version of 30 cm.
Elise looked around in disbelief.
“Oh my God. There was a space like this under the tower.”
It seems quite surprising.
It was almost laughable to see the red pupil dilate and contract repeatedly.
“how is it?”
“huh?”
“Don’t you think it was good that you decided to sign with me more and more?”
“what. It seems that what he said then was not a complete lie. Just a little bit… I think it’s really a little bit believable.”
Alice answered while avoiding Jinhyeok’s gaze.
with pride
Jinhyuk, who had been clicking his tongue inwardly, hesitated.
Come to think of it, I had a question.
‘What do the guys in the tower think of the players?’
We know that the game is a reality, but…
do they really think that they are part of the data in the game?
Or maybe the huge world called the Tower of Trials actually existed somewhere other than Earth?
The number of possible cases is large, but there is no way to know the correct answer.
It was impossible to search on Naver or Google.
However, if it is Elise, the ancestor who has been running for thousands of years…
maybe she can tell me the answer.
“There is something I want to ask you, Alice.”
Jinhyuk’s lips were swollen.
however.
“????????????… ????????????????…!”
The words that came out of his mouth were not Korean.
No, it wasn’t any language.
Just a combination of ear-scratching cacophony and unpleasant tones.
“What are you talking about? awfully.”
Ellis freaked out and stepped back.
indeed.
Is it like this?
I was wondering how to resolve the sense of incongruity between the player and the people inside the tower.
It completely cut off the exchange of information.
A simple but sure method.
“No nothing. It was useless nonsense.”
At least on this subject, just finding out that you can’t talk to the beings inside the tower is a big win.
‘I must have blocked text messages or other methods.’
Jinhyeok took out ‘Frozen Tears’ and ‘Twilight Dew’ from his bosom.
Before starting the hunt in earnest, it was necessary to increase the absolute amount of magic power.
[‘Twilight Dew’ touches ‘frozen tears’.]
[The second thaw begins.]
With warm light.
Tsutsutsutsutsu…
New magic began to seep into Jinhyeok’s body.
[Magic power increases by +18.]
…Okay.
With this, the second defrost was successful.
Differences appeared immediately.
“Whoa!”
Stable breathing and smooth flowing horsepower.
Certainly, maintaining Elise has become much more comfortable.
Well, it’s bound to get easier.
In terms of level, it was like going up 6 levels.
‘I want to try it quickly.’
I was madly curious about how many unique abilities and skills I could use with the increased magical power.
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There is one reason why the 1st basement floor of the Tower of Trials is called the ‘spawning ground’.
This is because monsters constantly crawl out of the abyss.
“Keeeh!”
“Kuaaa!”
Insects wrapped in black skin screamed.
Do-do-do-do-do!
A group of beetles the size of a tiger.
Dozens of legs moved and quickly closed the distance.
In addition to the number of numbers, each level exceeded 20.
It means that all of them are not formidable.
Bang!
Quaang!
As the distance got closer, the insects leaped in unison.
But just before his sharp claws and teeth touch Jin-hyeok.
[The unique ability ‘Blessing of the Stars’ is activated!]
A ray of light fell from the top of the lake.
Cuckoo Cuckoo!
The power to call upon the protection of the constellations.
It was Teresa’s unique ability.
[Monsters’ magic defense is weakened by 30%.]
[Monsters’ physical defense is weakened by 30%.]
“Kieeh!”
“Kek! Khehe!”
Insects twisted their bodies in agony.
Having lived in the dark for so long, he couldn’t stand such a bright light.
From their point of view, it would feel like burning their eyes with fire.
And Jinhyeok was not the kind of person who would just watch an enemy so defenseless.
“Of course, the bugs should be burned for their taste.”
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
It was suitable to make each one with a lump of charcoal.
Roaring!
The ‘fire element’ manifested in his left hand gradually increased in size.
From the size of a baseball to the size of a basketball….
From the size of a basketball, it finally became a giant sphere with a diameter of 1 m.
Jinhyeok’s shoulders drooped back.
The fear flared up even more fiercely.
“Kiyi ….”
“Kiying!”
Insects crawled all over the ground.
A gap was visible in the front skin.
…now!
Jinhyeok released the mana he had gathered to the limit.
Kwak Kwah Kwah Kwah Kwah!
Streams of fire engulfed the insects.
Before they even had time to scream, the blind monsters turned into ashes.
“Is it roughly organized?”
the moment you said that.
“No, come again.”
Elise glanced back and pointed.
Before I knew it, dozens of new insects were crawling out.
“Don’t just talk, show off your skills. Should I pay for the meal?”
“what? My noble body should use its strength against these lowly people…
”
Still haven’t broken the habit of looking down from the throne?
‘I used to be the queen of an empire, but when I woke up, I became a sudra in India.’
Alice trembled at Jinhyeok’s sudden threat.
It is instinctively known.
That whining can make you really miserable.
“Ah Okay. You can do it!”
[Ellis is Lv?? I activate ‘Blood Bind’!]
Ugh!
It was then that drops of blood appeared in the air.
A huge circle made of red liquid.
“To height?”
“Kek?”
In the blink of an eye, the bodies of the insects stiffened.
It is a skill that boasts a double-digit level.
No matter how much an insectoid monster weighed dozens of times my body weight, I couldn’t help but be able to move.
Now all you have to do is finish.
Jinhyeok grabbed the dagger and approached them.
‘As expected, it’s worth using.’
Don’t kill, but stop at the line of support.
The experience points will be taken by the person who struck the final blow.
It was for this reason that he dared to share his mana and hold Ellis.
Awesome!
The dagger drew an arc.
The insect’s throat was neatly cut and fell off.
next and next.
Since their movements were sealed, dealing with them was just a piece of cake.
[The level has risen!]
[The level has risen!]
[The level has risen!]
The level rises like crazy.
The status window blinked incessantly.
‘haha.’
A laugh escaped Jinhyuk’s mouth.
I never thought it would be so much fun to run amok as I please.
no seriously.
I thought I was going to die from enduring it all this time.
‘It seems the stress has accumulated too much due to the constraints of maintaining level 1.’
But from now on, you don’t have to.
You can finally satisfy your thirst to be strong until it is satisfied.
Do-do-do-do-do!
I saw new insects coming up again.
“Don’t step out this time.”
“Do it yourself?”
“huh. I want to test how much I can use this ability with the magic I have now.”
Jinhyeok injected magic into the dagger.
[Inherited ability ‘Grave of Sword’ is activated!]
Sword Demon’s talent permeated every cell.
It is a feeling that the senses of the whole body are extremely sharp.
pounding! pounding! pounding!
My heart started beating fast.
A properly equipped stage for the first time.
“I beg you. Please do not stop and come endlessly.”
fault!
Jinhyeok took his seat.
