– Volume 2, Chapter 24,
49. The God of the 8th Trial. Oman (3)
The shadow of the 17th floor appears.
Caen
is heavy.
It was a tingling sensation that I hadn’t felt in quite a while. If you want to endure, you can endure, but there is a difference in strength that will be pushed over time.
‘Isn’t it up to the judgment?’
Taesan flicks the sword and moves. Rush with a storm-scarred sword. The shadow, embarrassed by the swordsmanship that could not
respond , made a decision.
The shadow takes a straight posture and strikes down. With an attack that suppresses power, it was possible to destroy all swordsmanship and techniques.
“hmm.”
Taesan calmly backs down. The opponent has higher stats than him. It also has skills.
[The shadow activated a strong attack.]
As if to finish it in one blow, it rushed at it with a rough momentum. What should I do against an enemy like that? Ask questions
and get answers.
The opponent is the shadow. It is the alter ego of the person who broke through the labyrinth. Each has a different pattern and movement. Intelligence also seems to exist, at least to a lesser extent.
Then it’s simple.
[You activated Acceleration.]
Taesan rushed at the opponent. It was a rush that ignored defense. The shadow froze for a moment in an act that seemed like suicide.
But wait a minute. The shadow stabbed the sword right away. If he had been foolish enough to throw away obvious gaps,
he would not have been able to come down here in the first place.
But this time it was a failure.
[Your first attack, Absolute Nullification has been activated.]
The attack is erased. The body of the shadow returns to before swinging the sword.
Even beyond black, you can feel the bewilderment. Taesan moves his sword. first sword. wolf teeth.
After dozens of damage windows appeared, the shadow managed to regain its composure.
Kagak!
He deflects his sword and stabs Tae-san in the throat. Taesan didn’t stop this time either.
[Your second attack, Absolute Nullification has been activated.]
The attack is erased. Taesan moves his sword. In an instant, the unknown goes into over 200.
[Pass the seventeenth trial. Strength increases by 8 as a reward. Dexterity rises by 9. Intelligence rises by 3. Mana increases by 10.]
The Spirituality Increase window is completely turned off. It was annoying to see similar letters.
The ghost who was watching is bewitched with a false laugh
.
[It’s a selfish skill that can’t be found in the labyrinth. Isn’t there a countermeasure?]
Attacks are absolutely nullified. Although it erases the attack itself, it was not a great effect in itself.
To put it bluntly, Charm also forcibly charms the attack, and the counter is similar.
There were quite a few skills that interfered with the outcome of the attack.
Of course, absolute nullification was an effect that was different from other skills as it erased the result of the attack itself, but
that was not the most important factor.
The biggest advantage of Absolute Nullification is that it is a constantly activated skill.
When the skill is activated, the system window pops up. It is visible to the opponent, so it is possible to see it in advance and respond.
Taesan was like that right away.
Seeing the elite goblins using Shedding, she quickly distanced herself and took out the Shedding with arrows and fireballs.
I responded by activating a counter against Hage-Ha, who was using a strong attack.
Against the goblin chief who uses magic, whenever the activation window pops up, mental
magic prevents it from being activated.
It was all because the opponent could see the activated skill.
One of the important factors was how quickly each other responded to the other’s skills. Most of the skills that could interfere with the situation were activated skills, as if the designer of the labyrinth was aiming for it.
However, Absolute Nullification is a skill that always activates.
It is a skill that shows the system window after the result is displayed.
Unless the opponent knows the information in advance, you can never respond
.
And absolute nullification was a hidden skill that even the ghosts didn’t know about.
In fact, as long as Taesan didn’t tell him directly, it was okay to be punished unconditionally.
A shadow from the 18th floor appeared, but this time it was not much different. The opponent attacked using all kinds of skills, and Tae San threw away his defense.
[Your first attack, Absolute Nullification has been activated.]
The attack is erased. He pours everything into the embarrassed shadow. The shadow
comes to its senses and attacks again, but it is erased again.
attack again.
But this time he didn’t fall.
It was noticeably stronger than the 17th floor and withstood this damage.
[You activated Shedding.]
But there’s no problem. It clings to the shadow that hastily withdraws and cuts it down. Use magic and skills to inflict damage.
the shadows fall
And the shadow of the 19th floor appeared.
This time, it runs the same way as before. Shadows attack. The attack is erased by absolute nullification. Taishan strikes the sword. In an instant, the damage window shuddered and covered his vision.
The shadows stop. However, it immediately attacks again.
Negate the second attack.
This time, he attacks right away without hesitating. Taesan clicks his tongue and withdraws.
I attacked based on the nullification of the attack
, but I couldn’t squeeze it in as much as before. This is because the opponent immediately attacked instead of hesitating.
‘It’s all right from here on out.’
The judgment was as fast as the one who survived up to the 19th floor in Alone Mode.
The shadows galloped. The sword strikes down at a speed that is difficult to react properly.
Kaaang!
arm is pressed The body slowly starts to push.
strong. If you fight with strength, you will definitely feel the difference enough to lose.
[The opponent is an enemy impossible to win.]
The elusive judgment appears. Tae-San uses Bash to knock him back and distance him.
[No judgment required! You did not break your heart against an enemy that is impossible to defeat.]
A bonus to the opponent’s judgment.
[Your fair duel has been activated.]
A skill that raises stats when 1:1.
[Your craving for battle has been activated.]
Skills that improve everything when dealing with formidable enemies.
[You have activated Contempt for the Strong.]
A skill that receives a bonus when dealing with a formidable enemy.
Taesan strikes his sword again.
Kagak.
It doesn’t slide like before. It is possible to compete on an equal footing.
Taesan, who has countless target skills, liked this one better. It is driven based on the increased stats.
[You activated the burning ball.]
Use magic. An explosion obscures your vision. The shadow retreated and swung the sword wildly.
[The shadow activated an attack.]
The sword cuts in all directions, drawing an afterimage.
A skill that forcibly moves the body and cuts 270 degrees.
The downside is bigger, but it wasn’t a bad skill when you can’t see like this.
Taesan knew all the activation conditions and patterns of that skill. That the back could not be cut and
that the range was limited to the upper body.
And that you can’t stop it in the middle.
Lower your posture as if you were crawling on the ground. The sword barely passes the tip of my nose.
[40 damage to the shadow.]
[30 damage to the shadow.]
Insert the sword into the ankle. The shadow trembles as if screaming, but its hands do not stop. Taesan went back and pierced his chest.
[Passed the 19th trial. Strength increases by 10 as a reward .
Dexterity rises by 12. Intelligence rises by 5. Mana rises by 10.]
Here is the reward for increasing the spirit level and winning against the enemy. In addition, there is a bonus with the skill Craving for Victory.
got stronger in no time But it wasn’t that easy.
The opponent attacked right away without being embarrassed by the absolute nullification of the attack. From the 19th floor, it meant that they had the ability to quickly derive the correct answer despite sudden variables.
According to Taesan’s prediction, the next
line is the limit.
A shadow appears.
An adventurer on the 20th floor.
The shadow raises a greatsword towards Taesan.
[The shadow invoked total victory.]
[No decision required! You pulled it off with strong mental power.]
Complete victory. A skill that applies an intimidation judgment against an enemy with an overwhelming gap. Of course, a difficult judgment will emerge.
Like the shadow on the 19th floor, activate skills
to raise stats. After looking at Taesan for a while, the opponent raises a greatsword.
Booung.
A greatsword longer and thicker than a human fills the room.
Caang!
The arm is pressed and the body is pushed out. Even if you raise your stats with skill, the gap is too big. Taesan tightened his arm and kicked his foot.
[You activate acceleration.]
Kaga-ga-gak!
The blade of the sword grinds and Taesan
sticks to the shadow. He swings his arms and tries to hit Taesan’s head with the handle. Taesan rushes in without slowing down.
[Your first attack, Absolute Nullification has been activated.]
The attack is erased. Taesan drives the sword into the shadow’s chest.
The shadow attacks with gauntlet-clad fists.
This attack is also erased. The damage window noisily covers the view.
A shadow strikes the elbow. Tae San activates Charm. The elbow
strikes the shoulder and deflects.
[The shadow kicked off a backlash.]
“Laugh.”
In an instant, an intangible force pushes Taesan away. Tae-san, who was forcibly widened, admires it.
“Is there any backlash?”
A skill that pushes into an intangible curtain in proportion to the stat.
Taesan was also a skill he learned quite late. It didn’t end there.
[The shadow activated a chain attack.]
The shadow’s hand moved. The greatsword
forms an afterimage and sweeps the room at high speed.
“There is also a chain attack.”
High-ranking comrades. It attacks at high speed, and unlike a melee attack, there are no restrictions on action or range.
The sweeping sword strike forms a kind of defensive barrier. Taesan narrowly avoided it and cast a spell.
[You activated madness.]
He hesitated.
The tip of the sword shakes due to the interference of the spirit. Taesan kicked his foot without missing a chance.
[The shadow activated Repulsion.]
[You activated Acceleration.]
Pierce the intangible curtain with speed. Based on the stats, it was possible to pierce it according to the conditions as much as it was pushed.
Triggers Shedding of Shadows. Pierce it with a strong blow and attack. Opponent strikes with handle.
[152 damage to you.]
Hundreds of billions of damage came. As expected, as an adventurer on the 20th floor, it was quite painful.
As the battle continued, Taesan
realized one thing.
‘It’s not a monster.’
Those who enter from the outside must attack with a weapon with attack power to take damage. Opponents are not pushing with their feet or shoulders. That meant it couldn’t do any damage.
Opponent is a sword. Richie’s advantage is his own.
Then it becomes simple. You don’t have to stick together and give them some distance.
[You have activated Hardiness.]
[You have activated Charm.]
Activate the skills in advance and start the battle. Unlike Shadow, Taesan, who has the Airlock weapon skill, takes damage no matter where he attacks. Make good use of that advantage and gnaw it down step by step.
However, the opponent also did not stand still. An adventurer who went down to the 20th floor in Alone Mode couldn’t be that weak.
The opponent inserts a greatsword and pulls out a longsword.
Tae-san panics at the moment because he didn’t know that he could even change weapons.
The shadow swung the sword as it was.
[The shadow activated a strong attack.]
[You activated a strong attack.]
Kagagak!
Taesan is pushed back as it is. If it is the same assault, it will be different according to basic stats and mana consumption.
Taesan blocks the sword and activates magic. Frost arrows are drawn in the air.
Wedge!
The shadow barely tilts its head. Taking advantage of that gap, Taesan moves his hand.
[26 damage to the shadow.]
Calculate the damage. I’ve dealt close to 1000 damage so far. The physical strength of the 19th floor was 1100 units.
It’s over soon.
Taesan abandoned his defense. The longsword pierced Taishan’s shoulder.
[210 damage to you.]
[You invoked Unbreakable Will.]
Instead, push your body and insert the sword deep into it. Ignoring the sharp pain, I manifest magic and swing my sword
.
The shadow pulls out a greatsword.
Taesan activates a strong attack.
Kaaang!
The greatsword was heard loudly in one blow that hit almost all of the mana.
The shadow uses repulsion to push it away, but it uses acceleration to cling to it.
The sword pierces the shadows. Shadow strikes back. Taesan flapped her robe.
[You activated the Robe of Secret Medicine.]
The Robe of Secret Medicine.
The effect is stealth for 1 second.
As the body disappears, the sword of shadow stops
. Aiming for a gap that hesitates.
The shadow disappears along with the system windows that appear in succession.
[Passed the 20th trial. Strength increases by 12 as a reward. Agility rises by 13. Intelligence rises by 10. Mana increases by 14.]
[Your spirit level has been increased. The skill of assault is increased by 7%.]
[Your spirit level has been increased.
The special activation skill [Repulsion] has been obtained.]
[Your spirit level has been raised. Strength is permanently increased by 8. Dexterity is permanently increased by 8. Mana is permanently increased by 10.]
[Your thirst for victory has been activated. Strength is permanently increased by 8. Dexterity is permanently increased by 9. Stamina permanently increases by 10.]
Victory.
A system window pops up loudly. Beyond that, another shadow appears.
Chunk.
I hear a sword.
Intense pressure hits Taesan. In terms of simple intimidation, he was bigger than anyone he had ever seen.
Taesan smiled.
“So far.”
no more If you break through the theme, you become incomparably stronger. The 20th floor was also intermittent, but it was safe to say that there was no chance of winning against the 21st floor.
His current limit was the 20th floor. He clearly grasped it.
[The ordeal of arrogance ends.]
[Arrogance is silent about the result.]
Level up with skill.
