Episode 454. Darkness Falls (3)
I’m on a quest for oddities by going back and forth between reality and the Arcana continent.
So, I didn’t pay attention to the news I heard.
and came back
[Entering the top floor of the space-time social hall.]
I needed time.
Time to cool down your complicated head. After I asked Jesse to stay away from social circles, I was sighing in the social scene of time and space.
‘Looks like Snout doesn’t have anything to say either.’
Click.
Instead of making excuses, he took out a teacup.
As usual, I filled my cup and brewed a green tea bag.
While waiting, my head didn’t stop.
‘The situation is damn right.’
Transcendent Oxydin.
Having won Liuojunchun’s [tyrant] crown, he was splendidly rampaging. It was as expected. Even though he was only at the level of a player, Ryuo Junchun easily surpassed the player’s limits in terms of influence.
‘Either self ability or class ability.’
In any case, it is true that China, a powerful country, was shaken while holding a population of billions at will. It was a situation where the ability of such a [tyrant] was given to a transcendental person.
The heads of the 4 families reported.
-“The Oxydin has tamed the Great Monster.”
monster.
It meant a monster that survived on the devastated Arcana continent. They are the ones that even the Devil and the Demon King could not easily touch.
It is natural that it is a super high level monster whose level starts at least 1000.
– “Among them, there was a giant monster that we didn’t even know about. I think they might be the ones that have been handed down only in legends of the distant past. For example… like the Titans.”
There was a time when Arcana was just a game.
It also included monsters that were swallowed up by bad omens and deleted.
Indeed, there were no other fish that met the water.
‘Ryuo Junchun also gave me trouble.’
Oxidine is one more drink. In fact, even after witnessing Oxydin’s power, the heads of the 4 families did not shrink in the slightest. He even declared that he would go to war with Oxidine if I gave him an order.
but.
“You’d better avoid unnecessary fuss.”
War always requires sacrifice.
To the extent that even the four families had to prepare for war.
It was Oxidine, which had already secured great power.
It is said that all that is currently known is only the Grand Monster Corps.
‘As if the transcendentalists were captured.’
It is highly likely that they have built alliances with other forces under the water.
It means that it has become too big a force to trample unilaterally.
Some may think that the power must be rooted out before it grows larger.
But things weren’t going well.
Because Oxidine was nothing more than a stone that rolled in forever.
“Emotions from war become the power of demons.”
My main enemy is always the devil.
The Behemoth’s Mouth started working again. According to Gunner, the Dwarf pilot who monitors the Behemoth’s mouth, the movement is unusual.
It’s like your throat is gurgling non-stop.
‘It looks like he’s enduring nausea.’
Perhaps the Pandemonium is already full of demon-type monsters.
However, it is still too early to be surprised.
Sad news came from the Iron Castle as well.
– “Captain, I caught the bad dragon.”
Two evil dragons at the same time.
The way to purify the evil dragon is simple.
The highest healing magic, [Proof of Equivalent Exchange].
All you have to do is sacrifice your life to purify the evil fruits the dragons have swallowed.
‘It’s not difficult for me to sacrifice my life.’
Because he has the title [Last Adventurer].
However, the cooldown time was an issue. 24 hours in real time. If you purify one evil dragon, you cannot even think of setting foot on the Arcana Continent for four days in Arcana Continent time.
I know my subject well.
Because you know the subject.
You can also guess the aftermath that will come from my vacancy.
four days
Right now in the mouth of the Behemoth.
Four days in a situation where demons might pour out…
It’s not just a problem on the Arcana continent.
Even in real life, breaking news is pouring in real time.
The demonic eye of the Ten Thrones that surfaced in reality.
It must be because of the abnormal [Corruption] they caused.
Shining Guild’s Dmitri died in battle.
It was the first time since the cataclysm that a top ranker had died in the city center rather than inside the rift. Dmitri said that he grabbed the devil’s ankle even when he couldn’t confirm whether he was alive or dead.
-“…Thanks to that, we were able to escape.”
Thanks to Dmitri’s time.
No further casualties occurred.
The senior mages who were in the middle of the tower killed the half-blood demons.
I muttered.
“I will never forget your pride, Dmitry Malcolm.”
And don’t forget the interviews with citizens.
-“The devil must have asked about Lee Ho-yeol…!”
I wasn’t surprised.
Just like I question the demon realm.
How many things must a high-ranking demon king be curious about in reality?
like I’m watching you
I think it’s natural for you to be wary of me and ask questions.
It’s just that the method is wrong.
A cool voice comes out.
“I was willing to mix things up myself.”
Click.
I put the teacup down at that point.
I really hate to admit it.
To be honest, I wasn’t sure what decision to make at this moment.
‘…shit.’
The problems mentioned above do not end there.
The Seven Deadly Sins of the Beginning, Arrogance, and finally, Ray Man Shen.
Hositamtam.
Because there were not one or two forces looking for an opportunity.
In such a situation, you ask yourself a question.
‘…Did I really use my best judgment?’
If only I had been a bit wiser.
Wouldn’t it have been the case that the Senios Elder Mage was put to rest?
Harkon wouldn’t have lost both legs.
Wouldn’t the emperor of the empire be safe?
Wouldn’t the players, including Dmitri, have been able to save their lives?
Maybe it’s not enough as ‘me’?
As I said, grasping the subject is my specialty.
That is why I did not overlook Lee Ho-yeol.
What I’ve been able to survive and struggle with so far.
It’s all thanks to Grandfel.
therefore.
Now was the time to make a decision.
I looked at the message.
[Understanding of Darkness (Curse): Significantly increases appropriate magic affinity. However, he must face the past, which is the source of suitable magical power. – Currently suitable magic affinity: 40%]
[Heaven and Heaven and Earth alone (40%): A rare genius who blasphemes even the unseen goddess. Grand Fell Cloudy Arpheus demonstrates Romeo’s talent.]
While building 40% understanding.
Even if they said they didn’t know anything about Grandfel.
I could feel it.
As understanding and proficiency increase.
That the presence of Grandfel is getting bigger and bigger.
‘To compare it, it would be closer to [blackening].’
Maybe I was afraid
But now that’s it.
There’s something more terrifying than blackening.
okay. It was the price that Lee Ho-yeol’s misjudgment would bring.
‘How many times have I told you?’
Somehow, even though there was a lot of luggage on my back, it became so much that I couldn’t handle it. No matter how much I think about it, it seems that there is only ‘one person’ in the world who can carry such a burden.
That’s why I activated [Understand Darkness].
self.
Appropriate mana springs up.
As I was surrounded by such suitable magical power, an afterimage suddenly passed by.
Uraia, a rotten sorcerer who was swallowed up by suitable magical powers.
The truth is that Grandfel is not as merciful as I thought.
but.
‘Even if everyone in the world is like that.’
Shouldn’t you say at least not as much as me?
I believe.
Even if it’s not merciful.
The lofty pride will never be broken.
No, even if it breaks.
‘Because I can change it.’
The effect of Dark Understanding doesn’t just end with witnessing Grandfel’s past. It means that even reality can be changed with the intervention butterfly effect in Grandfel’s cruel past.
So even if you hid some past.
What a terrible past.
It’s okay, Grandfel.
In the end, time solves everything.
Because I, who have been through dark history, know better than anyone else.
‘I will not give up on you.’
Before long, the message flashed.
[Enter the curse ‘understanding of darkness’.]
*
On the ground, the allied forces of the temple.
In the sky, the Iron Castle.
Even objectively evaluated, the power was considerable.
“The situation is so damn good.”
“Even if the situation is like this, why don’t you at least purify your tone?”
“…?”
“Right sister! Sister, you should have some dignity now!”
“The situation is so damn beautiful.”
“…is that right?”
Leonie checked the flashing message from earlier.
[An evil dragon ‘Swampland Drake Iggiles’ appears.] It
was Leoni Hisagi and Nam Tae-min, who took care of the magic tower for a while after attacking the evil dragon Yunaxus, who had no proper wings and was extremely restrained in his malice.
however.
There wasn’t one evil dragon from a different dimension.
As I raised my head, I saw a figure approaching the Iron Castle.
[An evil dragon ‘Storm Dragon Cassandworth’ appears.]
Leonie eventually failed to improve her language.
“You look like you’re going to die with just one piece of shit like this? two? Do your best, you crazy bastards. Whether it was the Arcana Continent or the reality. Please, just fuck on one side!!”
I heard real news, including the news of Dmitri’s death.
It was a situation that made my throat choke because it didn’t sound like someone else’s story.
In the midst of that, not one evil dragon jumped out, but two.
support position.
A complex mechanical device handed out by the Dwarves.
To put it simply.
The chain walker’s voice came from the radio.
-“This is an unexpected situation.”
“Yes, Mr. Chainwalker.”
– “According to the plan, we should have focused our firepower on the guy lying in the swamp. I didn’t expect another evil dragon to invade. Did you say storm dragon? It’s really hard to even center yourself.”
Nam Tae-min raised his sword and replied.
“For now, each of us has to take care of one by one!”
subdue the evil dragon.
The original plan went awry.
Putting an end to the subjugation of the evil dragon.
It was because there had to be a Ho-yeol that could purify the evil dragon.
Hisagi calmly revised the plan.
“Now that the commander-in-chief is absent. We do not have the means to purify the evil dragon. In some cases, you will have no choice but to hunt the evil dragon.”
Schraig added as he drew out his three swords.
“The swamp drake, Iggiles, has already turned a small village into a mess. Even if the number of casualties that occurred… I think it would easily exceed 100 people.”
“Who is the guy in the sky?”
“I haven’t confirmed it, but if it’s true that it’s causing a storm…”
Koo Goo Goong.
The chilly air added weight to Schraig’s words.
“I can kill dozens of times that.”
The saying that a frog dies from a carelessly thrown stone came to mind.
distant past. It was clearly written in the magic book that recorded the progress of the Dragon Demon War that the arcana continent was excited by the dragon’s play. If such a dragon becomes an evil dragon and runs rampant only for evil.
‘What the hell is going on?’
It was the moment Hisagi bit his lip.
“Oh come!! This is the first pattern!!”
Kwak Kwa Kwam.
“…chew!”
“The earth was destroyed?”
“Everyone take care of the wounded!”
There was no exploration.
Its power was unimaginable from the first attack.
realizing it again
Eunaxus.
That he was the most benevolent and great Elder Dragon.
“There is no other choice.”
Jureuk.
Nam Tae-min stood up while stopping the bleeding from his torn cheek. Swamp Drake Iggiles. I just rolled my body once. The entire area was shattered beyond recognition.
“…Gheuk.”
If you can see the barely breathing allied forces of the temple.
Trapped in rubble and strewn about.
There were players who were neither breathing nor moving.
Awesome!
[Activates the skill ‘Berser].]
[Feral] is extremely amplified as soon as it is activated.
It was Nam Tae-min who was able to control his berserk. Is that why? The war situation seemed more sober. As if the leader of a beast of prey understood the situation. Nam Tae-min’s wild nature warned him.
‘Even if I win.’
Allies have no choice but to take extreme damage.
Nam Tae-min thought.
If you were the commander-in-chief, what decision would you have made in this situation?
One thing was clear.
“I take over.”
“what?”
You must have taken on everything by yourself.
Of course, I didn’t have the ability to do that myself.
Taemin Nam added,
“I’m going to pull aggro.”
“Are you crazy?”
“That is too dangerous.”
Aggro was always the responsibility of the tanker with overwhelming defense. However, even a tanker with high defense could withstand that blow?
“If you can’t stop it, avoid it.”
“!!!”
I will be in charge of tanking with evasion. I knew how dream-like the story was because I had several conversations with Cheol-min hyung and no one else.
‘Hyung would have fainted if he heard it.’
But I had to do it.
Because that was the only way.
Moreover, the battle has already begun.
There was no time to reconcile the conflicting views.
bang.
Nam Tae-min slammed the ground with his greatsword.
A body that bounces with that repulsive force.
It was the moment when they rushed at the flying dragons in the swamp at breakneck speed.
…tuk.
The giant head of the evil dragon was severed and fell off.
at the same time.
Storm dragon Cassandworth began to fall from the sky.
Everything is fleeting moment.
What happened when a flash of silver light shone.
When I turned my head, there was a shape flying in the air.
Gorgeous and old-fashioned outfit.
long silver hair.
But most of all, I’m not used to it.
Nam Tae-min’s nose twitched.
“…Hoyeol?”
It was an unfamiliar scent that emanated from a man with a hot temper.
