Episode 190. How a deceased person doubled his job (2)
It seemed that not only time but also space itself had been cut out of cause and effect.
A clock dyed in achromatic colors.
There, Makedros, whose laughter had completely disappeared, looked at Jinhyeok.
“Anyway… you don’t seem to be that kind of human.”
“That’s why I said. Listen and decide.”
Jinhyuk shrugged.
“I’ll ask you first. How do you know my name?”
“‘Rotating Heart’ is the name of the demon king I serve. If this is the case, all of your future questions will be solved at once.”
When a familiar tinnitus popped out, Makedros’ brow twitched.
there’s no way you wouldn’t know
How could I not know?
One of the only 10 Demon Lords in the Demon Realm.
‘The 5th floor’s suggestion to me is so helpful.’
On the 5th floor, he threatened, not encouraged, to change jobs to his own apostle.
At the time, I was only annoyed by the annoying curses and insults, but now that I’ve come back, I can use that job so usefully.
“…To be directly related to the demon king…”
“That’s right. I am the ‘black apostle’ who serves him. I came here originally to reinforce information about the holy relic.”
Jinhyeok nodded his head at one of the frozen people.
Melena belongs to the Mine Association.
There is no way that the demon, Makedros, will miss the fact that demonic energy unique to demons is permeated into the body.
Furthermore, the special class ‘Black Apostle’, who had the Devil King as his guardian, was a player who climbed the tower as the Devil King’s hands and feet, and was in a position where he could access various information about the Devil World faster than anyone else.
“I see…”
Maderos nodded as if he understood himself.
If the target is the black apostle, he heard his true name through the ‘rotting heart’.
Knowing the location of the sacred object that can free the sealed demon king.
It all made sense.
but.
“Why is the apostle of the decaying heart telling me the location of the holy object? If I break the seal of the one I serve, you guys won’t benefit?”
The interests of the demon realm were also quite complicated, but the rotting heart and the demon king served by Makedros were not allies.
Of course, that fact was also within the scope of Jinhyeok’s knowledge.
“That’s what I’m saying.”
Jinhyeok pretended to be calm. It is a bonus to raise the corners of the mouth.
“As you know, our Demon King is not interested in competing for rank or anything. To the point where even the demons say they won’t work for our Demon King?”
A demon lord who turns a reasonably useful-looking player into a black apostle and enjoys playing with him.
That was the tendency of the demon king ‘Beriel’, who had the nickname ‘rotting heart’.
When all the anglers fell into place, Makedros finally cleared his doubts.
It was because this kind of information was inside information that could never be found out unless the other person was a black apostle.
“Funny. So, do you want to change lines?”
“Looks like the demon lord they serve seems to be active. I like ambitious masters. I’ll hand over the location of the holy object, so promise me a future instead.”
“Please promise me a future… You mean you want to become our black apostle?”
“Yes. It won’t be easy because of the contract, but there is a way.”
“I’m listening.”
“If you can enter the ‘displaced rift’… you can sever the contract with the demon lord, so all you have to do is give him the key to enter.”
[Displaced Cracks].
okay. This is the point.
If you are trapped in a rift where the concept of time and space completely changes, you will be trapped inside for at least a year.
An apostle who has not been directly replenished with demonic energy for more than three months will eventually be forcibly disconnected from the demon king.
‘…Using that point, I’ll be able to get a ticket to enter the rift.’
Jinhyuk managed to calm his trembling heart.
The rift, which was overwhelmingly rich in magic compared to other places, was a great opportunity in itself.
Not only could he increase his skill proficiency, but there was no doubt that the delectable monsters with experience points and the extreme survival environment would also serve as a basis for growth.
‘Quickly ask.’
Not a bad deal, right?
One side gets the position of the sacred object that has been waiting for a long time.
One side gets paid for letting them know.
As a bonus, you can avoid fighting and fighting here, so it’s literally killing three birds with one stone.
Of course, that means three birds with one stone to me.
“…”
After pondering for a moment, Maderos asked again.
“You want to voluntarily go into the rift? It’s a place even demons are reluctant to go to?”
“If you want to play in the water higher up, you have to endure that much suffering.”
“Puhahaha! I like that attitude. Well, it’s probably because of that brazen and vicious point that I was chosen as an apostle.”
Jinhyeok’s deft answer made Maderos burst into madness.
It seems that I quite liked the honest and direct tone.
“Thank you for the compliment. I’ll take that as a sign of acceptance.”
Jinhyuk smiled brightly.
however.
“no.”
Maderos shook his head.
It doesn’t mean rejection.
Rather…
I was hoping for something different with a face full of anticipation and curiosity.
“No matter how much you know, I can’t accept it until I see it for myself.”
A chance to become the direct subordinate of the Demon King.
I can’t give such a chance simply with a single tooth.
Of course, it was a word that contained a will that nothing could be promised until the prowess it deserved was demonstrated.
“I’m pretty tired from using my body all the time, can’t I do it next time?”
“Sorry, but there’s no next time. If you don’t live up to expectations, you’ll have to pay the price for ruining my plans.”
Does dropping out mean death?
The ideology is very similar to any damn company out there. I don’t know if it’s a naeronambul, but it’s chills down my spine.
“Can I ask you one thing before we start?”
“Of course.”
“First of all, how thorough is the security of this barrier-like thing you’ve put in place?”
“Not even the manager, no other being can peek inside. There’s no magic like a fingernail leaking out. So you don’t have to worry about that part.”
Maderos shrugged.
“But why are you curious about that?”
“It’s nothing.”
only.
“I was reluctant to have my abilities exposed to those who bothered me.”
Originally… I was planning not to use this ability considering the eyes of the Egyptians.
However, if the situation is set up like this, the story is different.
“It sounds like you wouldn’t have to come out with a low profile if it wasn’t for those restrictions.”
It’s a face that doesn’t believe in the slightest.
Well, just saying it makes it look like that.
then.
Just give it a little taste.
How arrogant it was to threaten you with a test or something like that.
Moment.
Color was overlaid on the achromatic world.
‘This…?’
An earthquake occurred in Makedros’ pupil.
faint but sure
Obviously, I felt a sense of incongruity with the clock, which was dotted with black and white.
It is impossible.
The ability to influence the barrier that is perfectly controlled.
“You… what the hell.”
Makeros’s words did not come to an end.
[Trait ability ‘Sanctuary of the Sun’ is activated.]
[Trait ability ‘Dark Sky Demon Emperor’ is activated.]
Two abilities were manifested.
[The ‘Black Sanctuary’ is built.]
Kukukukukuku!
The image world has changed.
＊＊＊
The Black Sanctuary.
It refers to a sacred place undefiled by any external enemy.
and.
This place, made up of the black sun and desert…
was enough to give the enemy the same weight as the deep sea.
“Do I need any more proof of qualifications?”
Jinhyeok asked.
It was a question with the same momentum as Taesan.
“…”
Maderos remained silent with a stiff face.
If it had been the feeling of fitting in with a human party until the sanctuary was activated.
After the Sanctuary was activated, the concept of Jinhyeok was completely redefined.
‘I never thought a human like this would exist…’
One step.
If you take one more step forward, you may be swallowed up by the black sand and never be able to come out.
This world was out of common sense to the extent that I thought that way.
‘It’s not like you can’t kill if you do your best, but…’
That’s not a test.
It’s just a bloody battle to fight for life and life.
More than anything else, it made me think that there was a chance to win only if we did our best against humans. It was absurd for Makeros.
“You have enough qualifications. In fact, at this point, it would be right to ask him to come here. I’ve met a few players who have become black apostles, but you are by far the most unique among them.”
This is true.
That’s how much I coveted the human in front of me.
If a person with such enormous power becomes their ‘black apostle’, they can gather the holy relics and resurrect the demon king…
Once again.
Yes, you will be able to challenge the top of the tower once again.
In an instant, the mana that Maderos had gathered was scattered.
At the same time, Jinhyeok also dismantled ‘Black Sanctuary’.
‘Are there idiots who have become apostles? shit. This must be a bit of a headache…’
A short thought passed by.
Whoa!
The blackened clock returned to its original state, and the stopped time began to flow again.
With that…
the deal was done.
Maderos reached out his hand toward Jinhyeok.
Suddenly, a black key appeared in his hand.
“This is the key you want.”
[The Key to the Rift]
Difficulty to obtain: Unmeasurable
Description: The key to enter the rift, possessed by only a few of the giants in the upper part of the tower. Acquisition itself is very difficult, and even if you get the key, finding the crack is another matter of another area.
I finally got my hands on this.
That’s a good thing to say too.
The pleasure of seeing things fit together like gears meshing was incomparable to anything else.
‘I was a little scared that he would ask to continue fighting.’
If it had not been possible to copy the unique ability comparable to that of a godhead, Makedros would have attacked without hesitation.
It was at a level that far surpassed that of a decent boss who said it was ‘useful’ by his standards.
Jinhyeok finished everything and looked around.
Maderos had disappeared, leaving behind a single black key.
All that remains is to recover the players and the rest of the Lockheed Guild who have lost consciousness from exhaustion and get out of here.
It was then.
“Lord, lord, are you okay? That bastard earlier…!”
“Did humans kill that ignorant bastard?” Wolyeong and
Caracal came running.
All of them are things
.
Jinhyeok smiled and lightly tapped Wolyeong and Caracal on the shoulders.
“I’ll tell you later. First, take the players and go to the maze entrance. And come back without being seen.”
Of course, it is important to go out and be in the spotlight. I deliberately wore a mask to promote Unknown’s brand value.
But more than that…
. After a while ,
Jinhyeok, who confirmed that everyone had disappeared, muttered into the air,
“I know you’re watching. You must have something to say to
me
? ”
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