# 223
223. Mission Type Complex (3)
Cannonballs exploded non-stop and flames colored the sky red.
Countless monsters flew up from the ground or jumped towards the deck from the dimensional hole above the airship.
Taoneer’s airship fleet was advancing deep into the forest while enduring monster attacks.
“Kyaaaak!”
Two red-skinned goblins charged from both sides holding daggers.
As I took a step to the side, the dagger blade grazed the air. I lightly lowered the bifrost.
“Kick!”
The torn upper and lower bodies of the goblins were scattered on the deck.
Only dozens of monsters I’ve already dealt with.
But this isn’t even the point.
The same goes for the other members of Party 1.
‘are you okay.’
The Lucette, as well as other airships, did not suffer any critical damage, although there were some wounded or damaged parts. At this pace, you can hold out even if they swarm for hours.
[Current evolution: 008 / 100]
However, the rule for this mission is Time Attack.
You must find and fulfill the mission conditions within the specified time.
If we fail… we’ll probably be annihilated.
[Suspicious clouds! It breaks through!]
Kwajik!
The Lucette advanced quickly, ramming the harpies in its way with its bow.
Ahead were huge trees tangled like coiled snakes, and purple clouds wriggling ominously above them.
[Breakthrough!]
As the Lucette entered the sea of clouds,
the entire airship was enveloped in a hazy mist.
[You have entered the depths of chaos (Step 1)!]
[Debuff applied to the entire raid!]
[Applied debuff – Reduces all hero’s stats by 5%]
Subtly, I felt my body feel heavy.
I narrowed my brows.
is it a curse
[This is… what is it?]
Edith whispered in her private channel.
“It’s a decrease in stats. You don’t have to worry about it. 5% doesn’t matter.”
There seems to be a penalty when you go deep into the field.
In this place on the outskirts of the forest, a 5% reduction in stats was being applied to all heroes.
There is still quite a distance to Al.
As I expected, the deeper you go, the worse the debuff will be.
“Ignore it and move on.”
[Okay.]
After cutting off communication with me, Edith immediately gave an order through the command channel.
The fleet, including the Lucette, changed into a wedge formation and advanced through the clouds.
It was white all around, but it didn’t interfere with my vision in particular.
“Kiaaaaagh!”
pop! Puffup! Puff puff puff!
The fleet, which had withstood one major attack, scattered artillery fire to the left and right.
The monsters that became meat from the volley fire continued to fall downward.
[Current evolution: 011 / 100]
I looked around the first stage area while arranging the monsters on the deck.
If an object exists here, there will definitely be a mark. However, even after using the mind’s eye to search through it, there was no noticeable result.
‘Is it in the next area?’
The Taonier fleet broke through the sea of clouds outside the forest.
And the color of the fog around it changed to reddish.
[You have entered the depths of chaos (Step 2)!]
[Debuff applied to the entire raid!]
[Applied debuff – 10% reduction in all hero’s stats, Poisoning status ailments]
Acrid air penetrated my lungs.
A bitterness like inhaling fire.
“Brother, poison…!”
Intoxication status ailment.
I let out a breath.
It seems that the whole air is polluted.
“Katio.”
“Leave it to me.”
Katio closed his eyes and crossed his hands left and right.
Threads of magic spread from the fingertips, creating a transparent barrier.
It was magician’s unique air purification magic.
Breathing finally subsided.
“We’re fine. But the other party doesn’t seem to have a way!”
“It’s not that severe of a poison. If you take the potion on time, you can survive for a long time.”
If it was deadly poison, he would have had to escape right away, but this abnormal status was poisoning several levels lower than that.
“Edith, there should be an emergency antidote in the onboard storage. Supply it to the members on deck.”
[okay! But should I move on? It seems to be getting worse and worse…]
“Whether it works or not, I have to go.”
I looked under the railing.
Flames spewed from the chimera’s mouth.
Red flames heated the bottom of the Lucette.
“Kiaaaagh!”
puck!
Zena’s arrow lodged in the fire-breathing Chimera’s throat.
[Current Evolution: 011 / 100]
Addicted to 10% decrease in all stats.
The number of debuffs more than doubled.
Now, one by one, the deaths will begin to appear.
[‘Laquil (★★★)’ has returned to the arms of the goddess! His fighting spirit will be remembered forever.]
The first death occurred on the hero’s side.
They fell to their deaths together while dealing with monsters clinging to the deck.
[Danger!]
[Additional dark portals are created!]
“It’s getting more and more.”
Belquist muttered as he was cutting down a troll.
As he said, the number of monsters jumping out of the dimensional gates increased noticeably.
Now, there are flying monsters that penetrate the fire net and enter the inside.
[Do not panic. I can still hold on. As usual! Maintain formation!]
Pajijijik!
The current barrier increased the output.
[If it goes this way…]
“What about the Goddess statue?”
[I don’t think they’re here!]
“Then, go to the next area. There’s no time to mess around.”
I looked to the right of my sight.
[Current evolution: 017 / 100]
Already 17%.
The speed at which eggs devour monsters is accelerating.
[You have entered the depths of chaos (level 3)!]
The egg is getting closer.
The Taoneir fleet broke through the reddish fog zone 2 of the forest.
‘This debuff is…’
[The debuff is applied to the entire raid!]
[Applied debuff – 50% reduction in all stats of the hero, deadly poison]
[‘Maw of the Abyss’ is active!]
Quaaaaaang !
One side of the forest stirred and a huge mouth popped out.
‘…Damn it.’
I put my hand over my ear.
“Take it out now! Go back to District 2!”
[Ah, okay!]
Beep!
A loud siren rang out.
A beep to signal an emergency.
The fleet rushing into the entrance of District 3 hurriedly turned its bow.
‘A 50% decrease in stats is deadly poison?’
[Uwaah Ahhhh!]
I caught the railing.
It was because the Lucette surged upwards.
Kwajik!
The huge mouth that stretched over a hundred meters closed.
If the Lucette hadn’t soared, we would have been eaten.
Maw of the Abyss.
As a very rare trap-type monster, it was called the Nightmare of Airships.
It eats everything that passes over it.
‘Dog-like…’
I can’t possibly be active here.
If the heroes’ stats were reduced by half and they were affected by poisonous status ailments, the Taoneir fleet would not be able to hold out for even 10 minutes.
[You have entered the depths of chaos (Step 2)!]
[Debuffs are relieved!]
The fleet has returned to Area 2.
[Current evolution: 023 / 100]
The evolution continues to rise.
[…should I go through there?]
Edith’s voice is weak.
I crossed my arms.
“Wait. I’m thinking about it.”
The aggravation level of the debuff is too steep.
Jumping from 10% to 50% all of a sudden. Isn’t five times too much?
‘There’s something in Area 3.’
I looked back on the deck.
After the second offensive, I had some time to spare.
Belquist was wiping the blood off the blade, and Kishasha was loosening her shoulders.
On the other side, I could see Katio, who was maintaining the air purification magic, and
Jenna, who was thinking hard about something.
“The same place as before.”
“My body suddenly felt heavy.”
“But… you have to go.”
“So I ask, has anyone seen anything there?”
I looked at Jenna as I spoke.
Jenna looked at me and blinked.
“Come to think of it, brother, I think I saw a strange light. I’m not sure. I couldn’t see well because of the fog.”
“Where did you see it?”
“It was inside the monster’s mouth. Should I say it was sparkling white. You know, when we go on a mission. It’s similar to the color of the light at that time.”
I leaned my back against the pillar.
‘White light.’
There was no time to think deeply.
Having come to a conclusion in 10 seconds, I opened my mouth.
“Edith.”
[Yes.]
“Your main unit is waiting in District 2. We are the only ones who go to District 3.”
[You mean only the 1st party and the Lucette go there? Wouldn’t it be dangerous in a place like that, no matter how 1 party it is? It’s better to find a way…]
I shook my head.
You may not know if it is outside the mission, but if you are inside the mission, a moment’s hesitation determines success or failure.
[Current evolution: 027 / 100]
There was no time to be late.
“Wait. I will come after removing the curse.”
After cutting off communication with Edith, I entered the cockpit.
“Go right away.”
“No way…”
“Yes, no way. We go into the mouth of the anglerfish.”
“No, that’s a bit…!”
I furrowed my eyebrows.
The mechanic put his hands on the steering wheel with a half-crying face.
And the Lucette turned again.
[You have entered the depths of chaos (Step 3)!]
[Debuff applied to the entire 1 party!]
[Applied debuff – 50% decrease in all hero’s stats, deadly poison]
This time, only 1 party is affected by the debuff.
The other airships were in area 2, so it was natural.
Looking back, the monsters’ third offensive was continuing.
‘My body is heavy.’
I could feel the debuff effect even without moving.
When I opened the status window, the stats that were cut in half caught my eye.
‘That’s great.’
I opened my mouth.
“Listen carefully. We must clear the way for the main force to enter. We must dispel this debuff as quickly as possible.”
“Way?”
“I have to go into the light that Jenna saw.”
“I may have seen it wrong!”
I went in and looked around again, but the object was nowhere to be seen.
If you got it wrong…
“Think about it then.”
[‘The Maw of the Abyss’ begins its activity!]
Kurung.
The ground started shaking.
“You can pop out after work. Join the main force in District 2.”
[It will happen even if you don’t say it!]
“Then it’s a relief.”
I let down the Bifrost and looked around at the members.
“Sign up and jump down
.”
Even though it was a bad order, there were no members who refuted it.
“Huh, really. Every 5th floor is amazing.”
“Isn’t it time to get used to it?”
I laughed
and looked down.
Boom!
The ground cracked open and a dark mouth came out.
Inside the mouth, countless teeth sprouted.
“Brother, over there!”
I looked where Jenna was pointing.
I saw a glowing whitish whirlpool inside the angler’s mouth.
“That’s right.”
Guoohhh.
The angler opened its mouth even wider to swallow us
. Aaaah!]
The Lucette rumbled.
“Now.”
There is no hesitation.
I jumped lightly over the railing.
My body started to fall with a sense of lift.
[‘Party 1’ enters the ‘Abyss Arena’!]
A whirlwind of light swallowed me.
“…”
I opened my eyes.
I heard a rustling sound under my feet.
The floor was covered with fine sand and
the sky was filled with endless darkness
. ‘
The members of the 1st party were also looking at the field individually as if
they
had
safely
entered .
Isn’t that enough?’
It’s just like the 20th floor.
The enemy in front of you is different. The prince sitting on the throne in
the bleachers above the arena
is looking down at us.
And on the battlefield below…
[Danger!]
[Beast King]
[Kiadni Vikshabi [
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