038. 7th floor (3)
The first blow was the same punch as during the tutorial ordeal.
However, its destructive power did not stop at the level of an E-class monster.
Aaaaaaaang-!
The punch that hit the sand floor shakes the ground.
As if it were a storm that hit the wilderness, the sand wind spreads widely around.
I wasn’t hurt because my body was in a state of backwards before I knew it…
‘Damn it, I have to deal with a monster like this?’
I couldn’t help but frown.
No matter how much I was, I hadn’t grown up enough to deal with a monster like this.
No, it’s an opponent whose weight class doesn’t fit in the first place, so what can I do?
If you make a mistake, you die, and you don’t know if you can live even if you don’t make a mistake.
Compared to these monsters, the black knight, who was said to be a challenger to the other world, was mediocre.
‘The compatibility isn’t very good.’
Originally, the standard way to defeat such a large monster was to use the appropriate skills.
However, I did not have the skills to threaten this monster.
There has to be a blunt weapon or something that can break through the hard shell.
For me, who was accustomed to a battle method that mainly focuses on agility, evasion alone was daunting.
bang! Kwaaang! Wow! Wow!
Then, avoiding the punch, and seeing through the movement to trample it with his foot, he quickly teased his legs.
Due to its large size, even its range of attacks is incomparable to that of the sand golem in the tutorial ordeal.
‘I have to find a way…!’
Aaaaaaaang!
The offensive is fierce, as if the opponent is not easy enough to think that way.
Certainly, it is so powerful that even if you touch it with your fist, your body will fly away.
If it hits, fractures are unavoidable, so be careful.
I know that high-speed regeneration doesn’t mean losing an arm to be judged as a ‘mortal wound’, but…
if you get hit by this ignorant sand golem’s fist, it won’t end at the level of just cutting off an arm.
At least one place should be considered crippled.
‘If that happens, high-speed regeneration may not activate.’
What’s even more disappointing is the fact that there are still two more trials like this left.
A situation where several minutes might have passed since the ordeal had already begun.
You have at least 10 minutes to clean up the sand golem and figure out what the next ordeal is.
‘…Now that I think about it, it’s not like there’s no way at all.’
yes there was
A skill that can split the sand golem’s hard body in half.
『Skill – 三絶 (A-)』
『Proficiency level – 0%』
『Basic effect – Use magic to strengthen three attacks with sword weapons.』
『Detailed effects – Every time you attack with a sword type weapon The cutting power increases at a multiplier of 1.5/2.0/2.5.』 I
wondered if this would be enough because the cutting power increased, but…
Now I don’t have time to go through those trivial things one by one.
“Three verses.”
He murmured as he poured mana into the sword he was holding tightly in his hand like a flood.
At that moment, a blue haze rose from the blade.
「The skill ‘Three Verses’ is activated
.
」
It was the result of re-implementing the vortex of magical power contained in the blade as a system of skills.
At first glance, it doesn’t seem too threatening, but the grade of the three-segment skill is A-.
Whether it’s a skill or an item, most of the things with a high grade are attached because they have that ability.
Even the effect of the soft iron pendant, whether it’s an increase in cutting power or not, sword skills receive an additional +7% correction.
Cutting off the hard body of a sand golem doesn’t make any sense at all.
‘I have no choice but to try it for now.’
The Tower of Trials does not take the side of the challenger.
If you want to live and if you want to be strong, you have to do anything.
Even if it’s a gamble between life and death.
fault!
“Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…!”
I jumped with all my might towards the sand golem that was crying low.
I hadn’t thought about using instantaneous acceleration yet.
Magical power is a resource that cannot be consumed indefinitely and has a clear threshold.
Mana was consumed like crazy only to strengthen the three-pronged skill, but if you mix instantaneous acceleration…
‘I won’t be able to withstand the two ordeals that will follow.’
Also, skills such as instantaneous acceleration were not to be shown to the enemy just in case.
If you unfold all your skills at once, but you are discovered and destroyed, there is no development as bad as that.
Of course, even if skills were excluded, the agility he had raised so far was enough to exceed the movement of the sand golem.
Aww! Boom! Tuquaang! Kwaaang!
The sand golem also attacked indiscriminately, perhaps feeling something strange… but,
‘Okay, attack like that. That way, the gap will be revealed.’
I was flustered and did not lose my temper.
Rather, he used the offensive as an opportunity to zigzag through gaps between punches.
Whoops-!
A dizzying situation where the sand golem’s fist pierces right next to you and the sand wind brushes your cheek.
But for some reason, I wasn’t too afraid.
Even though the situation became more vicious than during the tutorial ordeal, my heart was calmer than before.
Soon after, the moment I arrived right in front of the sand golem, I swung my sword.
Wow!
He cut off the sand golem’s leg without a moment’s hesitation.
Then, when the remaining one was cut off, the sand golem fell to the ground.
Woo woo woo.
Of course, that wasn’t the end.
“That gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…!”
Even if he didn’t feel any pain, he seemed to realize that the situation had reversed.
I tried to raise my upper body with both arms while crying out in embarrassment, but I had no intention of just watching.
Standing, standing, standing-!
「All three attacks are over.」
「Skill ‘Three Verses’ is disabled.」
After cutting off the sand golem’s left arm, he quickly moved his eyes.
The three-fold skill ended, but at this level, even the sand golem wouldn’t have the strength to resist.
‘This will be enough to destroy the core.’
This monster does not die even if its entire body is torn to pieces.
It is a persistent monster that survives in any environment as long as the core stone remains.
That’s why I was also rolling my eyes to find the core of this guy somehow.
‘The core of the sand golem is…’
And before long, he found a bright red jewel embedded
in the sand golem’s back.
Kwajijik!
“You have proven that you have overcome your fears.”
“The first trial is over.”
And at the same time, the surrounding scenery has returned to normal.
From the space of the tutorial trial to the dark hallway where there is nothing.
“Whoop whoop whoop.”
It’s unfortunate that even after killing the sand golem, the space immediately changed and the spirit couldn’t be absorbed… but
now wasn’t the time to dwell on such details.
‘I don’t have much time left.’
There are still two ordeals left, so there is no time for a leisurely walk.
You must pass all the trials before the remaining time is completely gone.
After catching my breath, I immediately moved both legs and ran out.
Dig!
To enter the second trial area on the 7th floor.
***
It didn’t take long to run through the cramped hallways.
“You have entered the second ordeal zone.”
“Prove that you have overcome your wisdom.”
This time, it is because the scenery changed in an instant from a certain section as the starting point.
I was thinking of embodying the trials of the previous floors again…
“… Damn, you got the idea right.”
The surroundings have changed to the forest seen in the ordeal on the second floor.
However, the ordeal I just saw implemented the tutorial ordeal from scratch, but this time it was not.
Fire, fire, fire…!
In the blink of an eye, the fires in the surrounding bushes are transferred to the forest.
This is the scene when I just finished the second floor ordeal.
‘To prove that I have overcome wisdom?’
An ordeal that the orc hunters would never have been able to overcome if it hadn’t been empty.
To prove that you have overcome the wisdom you squeezed in such an ordeal.
‘What bullshit is that?’
I wanted to protest, but I couldn’t.
“I’m really going crazy.”
Even though I don’t usually curse much, now it came out of nowhere.
It was also because the air around them was unusual.
“Chwiyiyiik…!”
The corner of his mouth twitched at the loud shout that made the entire forest resonate.
It was clear who the owner of the cry that rang not far away was.
“Are you an orc hunter…”
That’s why I didn’t want to face these guys head-on in the 2nd floor ordeal.
Among E-class monsters, those who boast the highest level of power are the Orc Hunters.
Dealing with not one but ten of them.
‘…Maybe it’s harder than dealing with a sand golem.’
Orc hunters versed in passing art could be more dangerous than B-class monsters.
I hoped I wasn’t dealing with them, but the Tower of Trials was cool.
“Chwiyiyiyi–!”
The muscular orc that appeared in front of me had eyes stained bright red.
“Because it’s a berserker, there’s no bad luck.”
He frowned at the phenomenon that often happens to monsters consumed by anger.
I have heard that Orcs who have entered a berserk state do not have an E-class, but a D-class in fighting power.
Of course, in return, lifespan is drastically reduced, so even if you die after a few days, you can generate that much power.
But if several of them get together and work together…
‘It’s the worst.’
It was clear what the end would be.
“It’s a dog’s horn to prove that he overcame wisdom…”
Enthusiasm soared at the fact that he had changed his strategy as a hunter to a head-to-head match.
But whether or not it was, the owner of the shout didn’t stop and came closer and closer to me.
Orcs with red eyes appeared from behind them.
Even though I went berserk, I laughed dejectedly as I watched the orcs approaching as if slowly narrowing the siege.
“Ha ha ha ha ha.”
Yes, I was told to overcome this ordeal within 40 minutes
.
“Huh, if you want to do it, you have to do it.”
It doesn’t matter whether you complain or do anything, the fact that you have to kill these guys doesn’t change.
If so, it’s better to clear it as quickly as possible and face the final ordeal.
「The skill ‘Instantaneous Acceleration’ is activated.」
「The skill ‘Three Verses’ is activated.」
After pouring all the remaining magic power into the sword, he smiled.
“Today, let’s just see the end.”
***
“Absorbs all the Orc Hunter’s spirits.”
“Currently possessed number of spirits – 19/30”
“Skill increases by 6%.”
A moment when you quickly absorb all the Orc’s spirits in the vicinity.
The environment returned from the burning forest to the dark hallway where there was nothing again.
「The proficiency of the skill ‘Hunter Style Daggers (E+)’ has reached 100%.」 「The
level of the skill ‘Hunter Style Daggers (E+)’ has risen by one level.」 「
The skill ‘Instantaneous Acceleration (D)’ The mastery of has reached 100%.」
「The level of the skill ‘Instantaneous Acceleration (D)’ will increase by one level.」
At the same time as the notification that the skill you possessed has grown, another message also came to mind.
“You have proven that you have overcome wisdom.”
“The second trial is over
.”
I vomited as I felt my lungs being crushed by a lead ball.
I knew at least that it was not normal to have decided to climb the tower from the beginning.
However, the swearing came out in a more rugged situation than I was prepared for.
If I had been a little weaker, I couldn’t be sure that my body would have been intact even after completing the two ordeals.
“Damn it….”
Among the unfortunate things, fortunately, he did not get hit by the Orc hunters.
Thanks to that, there was no need to check the third detailed effect of Necromancy.
It was thanks to the fact that he killed all the attacks before he was even hit and blocked them using the shield attached to the left arm or the corpse of an orc when the attack flew from a distance.
‘…There are still trials left, but I can’t use my trump card.’
Of course, apart from the fact that he didn’t fit, his horsepower and stamina were all close to the bottom.
‘…I can’t pass the third trial like this.’
High-speed regeneration is a skill that regenerates the body by consuming ‘stamina’.
Rather than returning the consumed stamina, it only eats it.
In the end, the situation that we were worried about came, but the fortunate thing is that there is a countermeasure.
「Potion of Life」
「Grade: D-」
「Recovery potion made with special water containing the abundance of life.」
「Recovers 20% of lost physical strength and magical power when taking the potion.」
Without hesitation, unplug the potion After picking it up, I inhaled it straight through.
gulp gulp.
“Huh…”
Now, it seems that the body is getting some energy back.
You can feel the difference from just before, when it was difficult to even lift a finger.
Magical power was also restored to some extent, so it was enough to use the skill a couple of times.
Once I confirmed that my physical strength had been restored to some extent, I opened the status window.
“Status window…”
『Skill – Instant Acceleration (D+)』
『Proficiency – 3.7%』
『Effect – When you memorize the skill name, you can use magic to instantly accelerate your body.』 『
Skill – Hunter style . Daggersmanship (D)』
『Proficiency – None』
『Description – Practical daggersmanship created by hunters for efficient hunting.』 『
Effects – When using a dagger, the cutting power of the weapon increases by 2.5 times and the daggers are well versed. It deepens.
』
There was only a slight increase in detailed performance, and there was no particular change.
Well, if it’s a singularity, it’s that the hunter-style dagger technique has reached the growth limit… but it
was expected, so it wasn’t an issue to worry about.
“Whoa…”
Then I turned off the status window and forcibly started moving my legs.
Now I don’t even know how many minutes are left, so I can’t rest.
I trudged….
Running weakly through the hallways, I imagined what trials would come next.
‘It was the 1st and 2nd floors, so is it a 3rd floor ordeal now?’
It was obvious that the original doppelganger would appear stronger than on the 3rd floor.
I wondered what kind of ordeal this was, but I couldn’t complain.
however.
“You have entered the third trial zone.”
“Prove that you have overcome your hesitation.”
“…?”
As soon as I entered the third area, I was able to confirm that my guess was wrong.
shoot it shoot it
The waving waves and the tiles floating on the surface…
“The 6th floor integration ordeal?”
It was clearly reminiscent of the sights seen on the previous floor.
The only difference is that the tiles are all aligned in a row.
Seeing the four large tiles lined up in a row, I felt a strange sense of incongruity.
‘Isn’t it an ordeal to fight this time?’
Looking elsewhere, there was no element of an integrated ordeal like the 6th floor ordeal.
It was strange that even the continuous tiles were so far away that it was difficult to distinguish the ends.
It was then.
“…?”
Plop plop!
There was a series of sinking sounds coming from behind, and the gap was gradually closing.
And the moment when I looked back at the ominous.
“ah…?”
The tiles that had been arranged in a row fell into the sea from the back side…
Then I could confirm that they were submerged toward me at a tremendous speed.
It was only then that I remembered the fact that all of my stats drastically decrease when I touch water.
I could immediately recognize the structure of the third ordeal.
“….”
It was the beginning of a crazy race that ended when it touched the water even once.
