Episode 163
: Medusa.
An SS-rank monster that drove numerous players to death in its past life.
Even though they were humanoid, they were monsters.
Slurp. Sreuk.
A being with a snake’s head approached them.
There were numerous stone statues around Medusa, and all of them resembled humans.
“That guy can’t be….”
“Yes. “I guess they’re all players.”
Kwak Si-yang looked at their equipment and spoke decisively.
In fact, they were advanced players who were sacrificed in the process of forming the early dungeons.
Even after death, one is suffering in the dungeon forever.
“It tastes as bad as it looks.”
Kwon Kang-hyuk frowned and injected magical power into the axe.
and.
“Huh!!”
I picked up the ax and threw it with all my might.
It was powerful enough to tear apart S-class monsters.
Huh. Huh. Huh.
Even though the ax is flying fast.
Medusa’s only movement was to lightly swing the trident she was holding.
Kyaang.
It’s not even an attack, it’s a simple swing.
Just like that, the unique grade ax was shattered.
“What the fuck!!”
Kwon Kang-hyuk shouted and released his magic power.
Tiring.
[Skill Beast’s Protection (S) has been activated.]
The body surrounded by magical power seemed to become increasingly gigantic and turned into a complete dinosaur (Dinosaur).
They recognized that they had to deal with it with all their might from the beginning.
Soon after, Park Seong-jin, Kwak Si-yang, and Lim A-young formed a formation.
Kwon Kang-hyuk buys time as a tank, and Lim A-young ties up the opponent’s feet.
In the meantime, Park Seong-jin and Kwak Si-yang prepare a big technique.
It was all onsaemi, a form that had been practiced tirelessly in the guild building.
That was why Kwon Kang-hyuk was the first to jump out.
The best tanker in New Korea.
Kwon Kang-hyuk, who had grown even larger and turned into a 3-meter-tall dinosaur, clashed with the trident wielded by Medusa, who was less than 2 meters tall.
And the result is.
Quang.
“Khaak…!!”
Kwon Kang-hyuk, who was thrown out, spurted out blood.
The skill was forcibly released and his body returned to its original state.
It was almost embarrassing to be called the best tanker in New Korea.
[Let the bugs suffer.]
Medusa pointed her trident at the rest of the party.
* * *
“I’ll get your attention.”
Park Seong-jin, who had completely completed the release of his magic power, wrapped his magic around Spiral Chilji.
A little while ago, I watched Kwon Kang-hyuk’s ax break.
Therefore, the idea was to check them with swords from a distance.
“I will help too.”
Taehyun also took out a new dagger from his pocket.
Unique grade item Valhalla.
It was the second dagger given by Ji Jin-hee as a gift to promote national prestige.
Taehyun and Park Seongjin circled around Medusa, sending sword energy flying.
Medusa quickly slashed away her sword energy and approached Park Seong-jin.
Gang. Gang. Kaga River.
“Ugh….”
We only matched the three together.
With that alone, blood leaked from Park Seong-jin’s mouth.
[It’s an insignificant blade.]
At that time, Medusa’s trident was about to be swung loudly.
Kyaang!!
Taehyun was rushed in and blocked it with Valhalla.
That’s it. That’s it.
Valhalla, clad in dark red magical power, stood on equal footing with Medusa’s trident.
Medusa made an interesting expression for a moment.
Wow.
A serpent suddenly jumped out from the hem of Medusa’s skirt.
[Sha-la-la-la.]
Taehyun stepped back and hit the guy clinging to Valhalla.
Medusa approached in the gap and stretched out her trident.
at that time.
Damn it.
The trident held out in front of my nose froze.
It was Ayoung’s ‘Ice Age’.
‘Good timing.’
At the same time Taehyun steps back.
Quang.
Kwak Si-yang’s concentrated magic bullet hit Medusa’s face.
Fresh blood flowed from Medusa’s face.
[How dare you….]
Medusa, who was trembling, threw her trident at Kwak Si-yang.
“Tsk…!!”
The moment I thought Kwak Si-yang’s body had stiffened in embarrassment.
Kyaang!!
Park Seong-jin quickly chased after him and struck away the trident.
Damn.
Just that alone made me feel incontinent.
“You damn snake!!”
Kwon Kang-hyuk, who recovered belatedly, stood up and shouted.
There was no penalty for disabling skills by using scrolls.
Tiring.
[Skill Beast’s Protection (S) has been activated. Version: Tau King]
He transformed into a 2-meter-sized Tau King and swung his fist loudly.
Quang.
[…!!]
Medusa’s body floated in the air with strength beyond imagination.
Taehyun stretched out his hand and used a skill.
Tiring.
[Skill Binding Chain (AAA) has been activated. The target person is identified.]
Sigh.
Before Medusa regains her stance.
The materialized chains wrapped around Medusa.
[The remaining tricks…!!]
The morale exploded from Medusa’s body.
Tick. Tidy Dick.
There was a crack in the chain.
Medusa’s expression changed as the result was different from what she had expected.
Taehyun held his outstretched hand towards Medusa.
[Strengthens the skill Binding Chain (AAA). Magic power consumption accelerates.]
Quad dudddddd.
The strengthened chains began to tighten Medusa’s body.
“now!!”
As soon as Taehyun shouted, the four people activated their skills.
[Skill Ice Age (S) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
[Enhances the skill Ice Age (S). Magic consumption is accelerated.]
[Skill Activate (S) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
[Skill Mana Condensation (S) has been activated. Condensation rate: 80%]
[Skill Beast’s Protection (S) has been activated. Version: Minotaur Queen]
Kwaaaaang!!!
There was an explosion that shook the dungeon.
“Damn it… did you finish it?”
“do not say that!!”
“What I just said was definitely a mistake. “Guild leader Kwon Kang-hyuk.”
“….”
Their reactions were different, but their eyes were looking for Medusa, who was covered in dust.
At that moment, a pair of red eyes flashed.
[I will punish the insects divinely.]
Ssaaaaaa.
The dust scattered from the explosion from the guy’s body.
It wasn’t just Medusa.
Before I knew it, even the dozens of snakes that made up the head had red eyes.
Tiring.
[The use of magic power has been detected. I was under a ‘huge spell’. It resists with mysterious power. Resistance was successful.]
Blah blah blah.
The body began to stiffen simultaneously.
“this…!!”
“It’s petrified!!”
“Fuck!!”
“Kim Taehyun…!!”
The four people tried to resist, but it was not enough.
This is because it does not yet have enough magic resistance to fight against SS-class monsters.
Their eyes all turned to Taehyun.
“There is nothing to be embarrassed about.”
Taehyun gestured for them to stay still.
“but…!!”
“Way…!!”
Kwak Si-yang and Park Seong-jin shouted urgently.
Taehyun didn’t care and continued talking.
“Your body will stiffen and your consciousness will gradually fade.”
“Shit!! “How can I…”
“Kim Taehyun…!!”
The four people couldn’t finish their sentences.
Because before I knew it, my body had completely turned into a stone.
“Anyone who looks into Medusa’s eyes turns to stone. That’s all.”
Looking at the group who had become stone statues.
Taehyun muttered softly.
* * *
Four stone statues increased where Medusa was.
It was Park Sang-jin, Kwak Si-yang, Kwon Kang-hyeok, and Lim A-young who had been spouting speculation just a moment ago.
Even though the entire group turned into stone statues, Taehyun did not panic.
It was already expected.
Medusa showed interest in Taehyeon, who withstood her technique.
[What are you? It has the power of a higher species with the body of an insect.]
“I’m tired of constantly hearing that it’s an insect.”
Taehyun held Valhalla in reverse.
Without conversation.
It meant that the battle would continue.
[Are you willing to come out and do it with that much power?]
The moment when Medusa’s red eyes become even darker.
[The use of magic power has been detected. I was under a ‘huge spell’. It resists with mysterious power. There was some success in resistance. Magic power penetrates. Petrification progresses.]
[‘Great magic power’ is at work. Strength decreases by 10.]
[‘Great magic power’ is at work. Stamina decreases by 10.]
[‘Great magic power’ is at work. Speed is reduced by 10.]
[‘Great magic power’ is at work. Magic power decreases by 3.]
“It’s pretty good.”
Taehyun muttered as he looked at the constantly popping up message window.
[You are not afraid.]
“Why should I be afraid?”
When Medusa asked the question back, her face showed that she did not understand.
Taehyun clicked his tongue and released his magic power.
“To someone weaker than me.”
[…!!]
I used the second skill.
Tiring.
[Skill Lord’s World (AAA) has been activated. Physical abilities improve.]
Huaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa you you you you you you you physical ability improve?
Taehyun’s magic was overlaid on Medusa’s magic.
It was a field that increased one’s own abilities and decreased the opponent’s abilities.
“medusa. “Is this all the skills you have?”
Seeing Medusa invited to his field.
Taehyun smiled bitterly.
* * *
Just as an awakened person uses a skill.
Monsters also used magical powers to use similar techniques.
The technique used by Medusa has a power that is completely different from the common ‘petrification’.
To deal with it, high magic resistance was essential.
In that respect, Taehyun was like his natural enemy.
‘About 40 seconds to go.’
Medusa was seen panicking in ‘The Monarch’s World’.
Taehyun took the time to check the locations of his colleagues who had become stone statues.
Before entering the unexplored dungeon, Taehyun sparred with them numerous times.
His record is 123 wins out of 123 matches.
It was all Taehyun’s victory.
‘No matter how many advanced S-rank players there are, they cannot compete with SS-rank players.’
That’s Taehyun’s conclusion.
Nevertheless, the reason they were brought to where Medusa was was the same as the other players waiting outside the door.
Growth.
It was to create an extreme situation where death is imminent.
These are the four people who have reached the highest level among the S ranks.
They judged that they would be able to withstand Medusa’s petrification for about a minute.
If Medusa dies before one minute has passed, the petrification will be broken and her stats will increase considerably as a reward for withstanding the enormous magical power.
All of this was a plan based on the assumption that Medusa could be finished off in the remaining 30 seconds.
[Are you there!!]
Even though my five senses are disappearing.
Medusa’s red eyes accurately pinpointed Taehyun’s location.
Phew.
Wow.
The trident that was thrown at Kwon Kang-hyuk flew into Medusa’s hand and was caught.
Kyaang!!
Valhalla and the trident collided and a loud noise rang out.
Then the trident was swung quickly.
Taehyun used the third skill.
[Skill Monster Eyes (AAA) has been activated. Specifies the opponent’s movements.]
Medusa’s movements rapidly slowed down.
No, it wasn’t Medusa’s movements that changed, but Taehyun’s visual acuity.
Puff poop poop.
Valhalla stabbed Medusa in various parts of her body.
The fourth skill was used before Medusa had time to scream.
[Skill Lord’s Awe (AAA) has been activated. The target person is identified.]
Kugugugung.
The enormous gravity weighed down Medusa’s entire body.
That play. That’s it.
Medusa held on using her trident as support.
[Skill Binding Chain (AAA) has been activated. The target person is identified.]
Sigh.
The chain, which became stronger due to the ‘monarch’s spirit’, once again bound Medusa’s body.
Medusa, whose limbs were bound, let out a scream.
I realized it too late.
Taehyun’s strength is not on the same level as his.
But by the time you realize it, it’s already too late.
Tiring.
[Unique skill Predation (AAA) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
Ugh.
A huge maw opened beneath Medusa’s feet.
and.
“thank you for this food.”
Quad deuk. Quad-dead-duk. Quad-dead-duk.
An ugly sound echoed through the field.
Medusa’s screams did not last long.
