– Volume 8, Chapter 25, Chapter
200. 45 (1)
Taesan looked up at the sky.
There was still a huge crack in the sky.
But nothing came of it.
The unknown giant monster he had seen in his previous life was nowhere to be seen.
It was over with this. Aphrodia’s ordeal.
But he hasn’t returned to the labyrinth yet.
“What are you doing?”
” nothing.”
Taeyeon came up to him and asked. Taesan calmly replied.
she smiled lightly.
“People are pretty noisy.”
“I guess so.”
The power Taesan showed was completely different from anything he had ever shown. It just made people panic and confused.
“And that… me too.”
Lee Taeyeon sent a complicated gaze.
she could tell The power Taesan showed was the power of the demons she met in the labyrinth.
“You can’t…
“What do you think?”
Taesan said. Her pupils trembled greatly.
“…I wondered if that was the case. This was right.”
She silently nodded.
“okay. That… was right.”
she smiled miserably.
“Can I ask what number it is?”
“If you ask me, it’s the second.”
previous life and present life. Easy Mode and Alone Mode. It was only twice.
“Second… just that.”
Lee Taeyeon smiled dejectedly.
“For now… thank you. Thanks to you, I survived.”
She sat on the floor depressed and hugged her legs.
“Actually, it was a monster I had to defeat.”
Taesan has two S-ranks and she has one apostle. We took care of each other in that way.
And Taesan came to help Lee Taeyeon after defeating two S-rankers.
However, she couldn’t even attack the apostle.
“I’m… a coward.”
she bit her lip.
The reason she couldn’t win against the apostle was due to her lack of ability, but other problems were bigger than that.
She didn’t gamble.
I tried to fight as safely as possible. That’s why I couldn’t show the movements I had to do and always hesitated. It ate away at her strength.
“I’m trying to defer to others. I’ll be honest. I was so happy when you came. It’s because I thought I didn’t have to fight the apostle. They put off the reward, don’t have what they should have, and pursue only their own life.”
She vomits out what she holds deep in her heart.
“What if things had changed with you?”
If she was a weak, easy mode, if it was natural for her to be protected without anyone’s expectations.
And if Taesan was in Alone mode. If you had more power than this, stronger than this.
It was a picture perfect.
In fact, Taesan, who chose Alone mode, succeeded in defeating the apostle by gaining black magic that she had not been able to obtain. With the evidence, her feelings grew even darker.
“Everyone expects of me, but I can’t live up to their expectations. look at you right now I overcame a monster I thought I would never be able to overcome without too much trouble. What I did meant nothing. what is my worth? how.”
she smiled bitterly.
“…Sorry. You must be embarrassed. It’s just bullshit.”
“I am not very upset. I knew.”
” what?” “
That
you have those feelings yourself .”
Taesan said softly.
“I was the one who talked to you the longest in the first place, so how could you not know?”
“Uh huh?”
“I think I hid it because I was hiding it, but that is not something to be hidden.”
Lee Tae-yeon’s spirit is weak compared to her strength.
The loathing of herself that she harbored deep inside. burden of expectations. Her heart wants to drop everything and run away, but she can’t.
I can’t even tell anyone about it. Because she is stronger than anyone else and is the best Alone mode player. Because everyone is expecting her.
Likewise, I couldn’t tell Taesan. It was because he was afraid that he would be disappointed in himself, and that he, who was strong even in easy mode, would despise himself.
It was hiding it by packing fancy ornaments. He said that he had enough room to take care of things like being fine.
However, those feelings
continued to be seen implicitly in the conversation with Taesan.
‘I understand now.’
The reason Lee Tae-yeon handed him the Urboros bezoar.
she was scared
Returning to the past again and again and going down Alone Mode is meeting everyone’s expectations again.
That’s why I couldn’t choose Easy Mode. It was because the Earth would perish without her in Alone Mode. She couldn’t be that brazen.
I want to run away.
But I can’t let it go.
Under constant pressure, Lee Tae-yeon made a choice.
Taesan, not himself.
Fearing death, she entrusted the bezoar that the snake vomited to someone who could save the earth.
Taesan laughed at Lee Taeyeon, who was flustered.
“I didn’t know you could tell me this.”
In his previous life, he couldn’t afford it. That’s why I couldn’t
properly notice her feelings, and even if I did, I wouldn’t have paid attention to them.
That said, I couldn’t tell Lee Tae-yeon at the moment. It was because she was now descending the labyrinth with Taesan’s help and his advice. Since it was different from the beginning, Taesan’s words could not have touched her.
So, these words can only be accepted by the woman who is now in front of him.
Lee Tae-yeon in front of him now is a kind of fake realized through God’s interference with time, but Tae-san still wanted to tell him this.
“You did a good job. enough. You led us all the way here. It would be impossible without you.”
It wasn’t a lie. Taesan’s abnormal stats are suitable for defeating a small number of monsters, but weak against many. If Lee Tae-yeon had not been there, they would have perished or only a smaller number would have survived.
“So take care of yourself. Don’t beat yourself up.”
Taeyeon opened her mouth in a daze. she stuttered.
“Don’t you hate me? Did I put the blame on you?”
“very?”
Taesan shrugged. Lee Taeyeon burst into laughter.
“what. I’m wrapping my head alone I thought about it myself, I made my own choices…
She dropped her head and laughed. Eventually, she raised her head, and small tears welled up in her eyes.
“thank you. Taesan.”
After those words, the world was distorted
.
When he came to his senses, it was time to return to the labyrinth.
[Is the story you want to say over?]
Aphrodia asked quietly.
“Did you wait?” [
I thought there would be quite a few things to talk about with that woman .
Sounds right. Are you satisfied?]
“I’m not satisfied… but it’s okay.”
She had quite a few things to ask. There were many other questions about how she got the bezoar or how many times she had been on her own.
The answer to that was yet to be heard.
[Secrets are valuable when they are hidden. A person who obtains a battery will die of boredom.]
Aphrodia said leisurely.
[It’s fun when there are things you don’t know. More than anything else, it was difficult to maintain. The time after catching the apostle was also forcibly captured as a reward for what you showed me, so be satisfied.]
“I am grateful for that.”
[And now will not be the only opportunity. There will be a day when we will meet again.]
It was as Aphrodia said. The gods could also twist and recall time itself.
It meant that he might be
able to meet Lee Tae-yeon again later .
Aphrodia laughed.
[It was very interesting.]
A voice full of laughter rang out.
[Is this the flow? It’s good.]
“Isn’t Aphrodia not aware of it?”
[I know you went back in time and used snake vomit. But I didn’t know what happened there.]
Pleasant laughter continued to come from Aphrodia.
[Is it like this. I can see why they were interested.]
Shin’s eyes turned to Taesan.
[You are special. That is so much that even we are surprised.]
“Is that so?”
[First of all, I have to compensate.]
The power of the god spreads through the room.
[You have completely cleared my ordeal. You have won against your own despair. So I’ll give you this first.]
The spirit of the god comes from Aphrodia to Taesan.
It nestled in Taishan and was kept inside him.
[Your special activation skill [Apostolic Transformation [Rakiratas]] has been changed to a special activation skill [Apostolic Transformation [Mixed Spirit].] [
He’ll hate it, but… It’s none of my business. You have strengthened the power of the apostle you have. You will be able to use it stronger for a longer period of time than now.]
“Thank you.”
Taesan bowed her head.
Sadohwa was a must-have skill for future battles. Since the duration of such a skill increased, this alone gave rise to a reason for the ordeal.
[And I’ll give you this too.]
From Aphrodia’s fingertips, a small purple core permeated Taesan.
[You have obtained the special activation skill [Seed of Despair].]
[It has settled within you. It will bloom when the time comes. You will probably be satisfied.]
Aphrodia clenched her fists without stopping there. When he opened his fist, there was a small arrowhead there.
[You got an arrowhead of despair.]
[An arrowhead of despair]
[An arrowhead that brings together a lot of despair.]
[Attack power + 6
[Applies a random status ailment and mental check to those hit. Unless you have a certain level of mental strength and strength,
you cannot succeed in this judgment.]
It looked like it could be driven into Taesan’s arrow.
The attack power was quite high, and the additional effect was useful. Thinking it was a reward worthy of the gods, Taesan captured the arrow.
[With this, you will be satisfied.]
“It’s very good. thank you.”
I didn’t know that I would touch the sadohwa even if I put other things aside. Reinforcing that one
was much better than receiving dozens of equipment.
[I saw something good. I can do this much.]
Aphrodia’s voice was full of satisfaction.
[Honestly, it was embarrassing when the area was greatly reduced, but… I’ve seen something fun like this, so I’ll accept it.]
He suddenly chuckled.
[The monsters of the Old Gods themselves have a spirit that mortals cannot access. The level you call an apostle
is literally a little bit out of the mortal position. funny. That a being who was only a mortal had achieved some degree of combat against such a person.]
It seemed that he was talking about the great mountain of his previous life. He battled the apostle then, but was defeated before long.
[It was fun. Taesan Kang. They have something to brag about. It’s hard to say that it’s a reward for that, but… Ask me one thing. Please answer my questions.]
At Aphrodia’s words, several things came to Taesan’s mind. And it
was sorted into one.
“Where did you get the snake-vomited gastrolith?”
The stomach stone of Urboros. It was an item that turned time.
Seeing that even the ghosts didn’t know about him, they could only be found in the depths.
[You’re asking that.]
Aphrodia smiled lightly.
[I mean, what a wonderful person. Humans we judged unworthy have obtained what we thought unavailable. I’m honestly surprised. According to
your possibilities.]
The person he is talking about must be Lee Tae-yeon.
Aphrodia said.
[Floor 91. A world swallowed by snakes. You’ll know when you get there.]
After those words, Aphrodia’s sense of existence began to disappear.
[Come to think of it.]
Aphrodia said as if she had suddenly remembered it.
[Valencia. A lunatic in pursuit of a great spirit. Are you taking quests from him
?]
Taesan nodded.
[A madman always runs rampant without reasoning. Keep that in mind.]
“I know.”
After saying that, Aphrodia disappeared.
Taesan stared blankly at the altar and sat down.
Aphrodia’s words raised a few questions, but they weren’t things he could solve right now. I have no choice but to meet the gods and ask them.
Now, there was something I had to do before that.
He gained and received a lot by overcoming trials. It took time to sort them all out.
First of all, it was a change in sadohwa.
[Special activation skill: Apostleization [Mixed spirituality]]
[The first power given by the god of struggle and death since his birth. Its powers were mixed by other gods. For 1 hour, you will receive a portion of the power of God’s Apostles. This skill cannot be used for one day after activation.]
“Ohh.”
Taesan involuntarily exclaimed.
Sadohwa
was only available for 20 minutes. So, for the opponents who only had to use sadohwa to fight, there was a big drawback that they had to finish the battle within 20 minutes.
However, now the duration of the apostleization has become one hour.
It meant that he no longer had to fight while being pressed for time in the fight.
“Good.”
[It definitely changed. Aphrodia must have liked you too.]
The ghost, who had been silent until now, opened his mouth.
Taesan looked at him quietly
. The ghost turned round and round.
[Well… I’m guessing roughly. What happened and why did such an ordeal come out?]
The ghost said calmly.
[But I won’t ask that first. If everything is sorted out and you want me to tell you, tell me. I’ll wait.]
“Okay.”
A ghost must have many questions.
Who is Taeyeon Lee? Is the information of the Alone Mode she said real? How time has been mixed up.
But he didn’t ask.
Perhaps it was because of consideration for Taesan. Taesan thanked her heart and confirmed what Aphrodia had given her.
I put the arrowhead he gave me on the arrow with self.
[An arrow of despair with its own ego]
[An arrow that moves by itself to protect its master. move with self It cannot exceed a certain range.]
[Current owner: Kang Tae-san]
[The level of the user is not enough. Attack Power: 1]
[An arrowhead of despair is attached to it. ATK + 60]
[Inflicts a state abnormality and sanity check on the enemy hit.]
Now, three of the four arrows have attack power and effects attached. At this level, it was really possible to bring about significant changes in battle.
And the activation skill he gave.
[Special Activation Skill: Seed of Despair]
[Mana consumption: 50
[Skill level: 1%]
[When enemies feel despair in you, they eat that feeling to grow the seed. When the time comes, the seeds will ignite and sprout.]
“Is it a growth-type skill?”
It didn’t seem to have any effect right away. It must be a skill that can only be used after going down the labyrinth and raising the proficiency
.
I confirmed all the rewards Aphrodia gave me.
Now was the time to check the skills he had acquired while clearing the ordeal.
[Special permanent activation skill: Mental Separation]
[Proficiency level: 1%]
[Can see, do, and think many things at the same time. There is still a limit to the number of things.]
“Is it a multitasking skill?”
The explanation was just that. As a test, I moved both hands to do different things. Then, with greater ease than before, the hands moved as if they had a different body.
It was a skill that would be useful if you had it.
[Special Activation Skill: Spreading Branch of Curse]
[Proficiency: 1%]
[Spreads
a branch of curse that engulfs the world by making your spirituality tangible. If the spirituality is low or the total amount is insufficient, the skill is activated with vitality as collateral.]
“I can’t use this.”
Taesan immediately gave up the skill.
The strain was no joke while using the twisted spiritual tuning. However, there was even a sentence saying that this openly consumes life force.
He would probably die before seeing the full effect.
Even if he did use it, it would be after a long time
after he had enough spiritual power.
As he broke the ordeal, the proficiency of the skills he had also rose considerably. Abilities, swords, airlocks, weapon skills, magic proficiency also increased significantly, and the content of not a few skills changed.
[Special always-on skill: Continuity of battle]
[Proficiency level: 80%]
[The battle can last for a long time. Fatigue does not accumulate. The time to fight in the best condition
becomes very long. There is no time to reach the limit of physical strength. You can move constantly.]
The duration of the battle has reached 80%. The content that changed was exactly the same as the skill.
Now, there is no need to feel tired in battle, and there is no need to move to the limit. It was a small but definitely a good change.
Shedding proficiency also gradually approached 90%. It didn’t take long to reach 100%.
And the contents of the counter also changed.
[Special activated skill: Counter
[Mana consumption: 5]
[Proficiency level: 60%]
[Counterattacks the enemy’s attack. Inflicts great damage on enemies. Attacks that cannot be counterattacked are counterattacked, and projectiles can also be counterattacked.] I
was able to reach 60%
much faster than I thought, probably because I used it often in various battles .
The effect was that it was possible to counter projectiles. According to Taesan’s memory, if he activated a counter on a flying arrow, he sent it back to the opponent with the speed and power of the flying arrow.
It was a useful skill by itself, but it was clear that it would become a much better skill when combined with the effect of the ability sword.
The content of continuous attacks also changed. The assault was the same.
[Special activation skill: Continuous attack]
[Mana consumption: 3]
[Proficiency level: 22%]
[Use the next attack twice. Damage increased slightly. It is not limited by time or space.]
[Special activation skill: Assault]
[Mana consumption: ?]
[Proficiency level: 23%]
[The next attack hits even harder.]
The accumulated things changed as if they exploded. Clearly stronger than before clearing the ordeal.
Taesan was satisfied and broke through the floor again.
Go to the room Valencia told you about and capture the emotional nucleus. And take the secret reward and deal with the boss.
Then go upstairs and hand over the core to Valencia.
“Good Joe! Not long now! Give me stronger feelings!”
He rolled his eyes and cried.
Valencia was getting more and more crazy as Taesan brought her emotions.
[I think you better be careful.]
“I know.”
Taesan answered and went downstairs again.
Most of the rewards on the 44th floor were items related to black magic. Taesan didn’t have anything to wear, so he dedicated it to the Demon God.
[If it’s this, I can give it to you next time.]
I paid a considerable amount of tribute, but the demon god
didn’t give me a new skill. However, Taesan rather expected it. If this wasn’t enough, it meant giving really good skills.
Taesan arrived at the 45th floor.
[It’s halfway there already.]
Even though there was a trial by God in the middle, it was a very fast pace.
[Starting the 45th floor quest.]
[Defeat the boss on the 45th floor and pass.]
[Reward: Green vine root]
[Secret reward: ???]
The monsters on the 45th floor were spirits with only feelings of helplessness.
Taishan moved forward. First of all, I took the hack that Valencia told me about and found the secret room.
Kwajik.
Break the trap and collect the secret room reward.
[A stone statue made of only jewels]
[It is very precious and its value is outstanding. I think I’ll buy it at a store at a very expensive price.]
I took the reward for the secret room, but Taesan didn’t leave right away.
[You activate recon.]
Recon sweeps the room. But I didn’t see anything different.
“It looks real.”
Taeyeon Lee said There is a secret room on the 45th floor. And there was another hidden room inside.
The place is hidden in a special way, so you can’t figure it out even with skills
.
‘Let’s see.’
Taesan looked at the wall, remembering what she had said. Then I found a small flaw.
Press it with the tip of your sword.
clap.
Then, somewhere, a clicking sound rang out. Taesan inspected the walls again, looking for new flaws.
clap.
When I pressed it, it rang again.
Taesan, who had repeated the process five times, was bewitched by an empty smile.
‘How did you find something like this again?’
It doesn’t even come out on reconnaissance. It meant that I genuinely searched for and pressed all the flaws.
Lee Tae-yeon was obviously a coward, but he excelled at finding expedients and means.
clap.
The sound of engagement resounded. And at the end of the secret room, a passage was seen.
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