Episode 183
“All the chasing monsters… have been taken care of?”
“yes. There were quite a few. “You managed to get rid of those guys.”
Taehyun praised in a dry voice.
Ricky Harlis looked dumbfounded.
This is because there were at least 100 monsters chasing him.
There were also a few SS-class monsters mixed in there.
It is said that Taehyun took care of all such monsters.
“There is no time to be distracted. Other monsters will soon follow.”
Taehyun reminded me of reality.
The number of monsters that could be sensed was constantly increasing due to how large the castle was.
“Give me one minute.”
Wow.
Chewy profit.
Ricky Harlis tore two scrolls.
It was a magic recovery scroll and a healing scroll.
Although it was difficult to use scrolls to escape the pursuing monsters.
Now, I can use it with peace of mind thanks to the strong support of Taehyun.
Ricky Harlis sat down on the floor and closed his eyes.
Gooooooo.
Green magic bloomed from her body.
The magical power that had flowed back a moment ago began to subside little by little.
If you’re an average player, you won’t have any choice with just one minute.
Ricky Harlis was quickly recovering his concussed internal organs.
Even in Taehyun’s opinion, the magic power control was amazing.
‘Fortunately, this seems to have been resolved well… Is the problem on Cody Cruz’s side?’
It’s obviously quite a distance away.
Nevertheless, the wave of the attack was spreading all the way here.
‘The guild leader of the evil guild is the owner of the black hole…’
This was information that even Taehyun in his previous life did not know.
What’s more shocking than that is the fact that he is a powerhouse on the same level as Cody Cruise.
Like the master of a skill that can even cancel ‘Apocalypse’.
Min Ji-hong, who brought out the power of an anti-aircraft contractor, seemed to not be outdone even against Cody Cruz.
‘It’s Min Ji-hong… I’ll have to ask Night Walker about it.’
Even if Shadow is mixed race.
Anyone can see that Min Ji-hong is a new Korean.
It was surprising that a person of that level had not been known until now.
Unless Nightwalker intentionally withheld information.
While Taehyun took a moment to gather his thoughts, Ricky Hallis succeeded in calming down the reflux.
Although he couldn’t use the skill right away, he seemed to have no trouble moving his body.
“You can move now.”
Ricky Harlis said, standing up.
“You know where this is, right?”
“Isn’t it Archduke Orgal’s castle?”
Taehyun said the name of the castle owner.
“Are you really… gutsy… or reckless…”
“If possible, the former would be better. What happened to the other players?”
“Everyone… dead.”
Taehyun nodded.
It was already expected.
The two people ran quickly.
The corpses of the monsters that Taehyun had disposed of were seen everywhere.
Most of them were S grade and S+ grade.
‘It’s a shame.’
I wish I could gorge on every single one of them.
If there was any further delay here, there was a high possibility that monsters would flock in.
‘Get out of here before Orgal moves.’
Fortunately, this guy has a heavy butt.
The huge magical power was not moving inside the castle.
It was when Taehyun ran with Ricky Hallis for about 5 minutes.
[The running away is no different from a living fish.]
“…!!”
“…!!”
The two people stopped at the same time.
It was not intentional, but intentional.
It was as if his body was frozen and he did not move.
[O lower race. You understand what I’m saying.]
Where Taehyun had difficulty turning his head, there was a humanoid monster.
Although it is only 2 meters tall, it has three horns curved on both sides of its muscular body and head.
Two sharp teeth stood out like the tusks of an elephant.
More than anything.
The magical power I felt was so great that I felt like I couldn’t even breathe.
‘Why is this guy here…’
He was something that shouldn’t be here.
The person who should still be inside the castle is right in front of you.
[Did you dare try to detect me with trivial magical power? Contractor of Rosaria.]
To the monster’s question.
“Arch… Orgal….”
Ricky Harlis muttered without realizing it.
It was when Taehyun was about to unleash his magical power.
Tiring.
[The use of magic power has been detected. I was caught by a ‘great power’. It resists with mysterious power. There was some success in resistance. Magic power penetrates. The speed decreases.]
[‘A great force’ is at work. Strength decreases by 30.]
[‘Great power’ is at work. Stamina decreases by 30.]
[‘Great power’ is at work. Speed is reduced by 20.]
[‘A great force’ is at work. Magic power decreases by 10.]
In an instant, the power drained from my body.
“Puck…”
Ricky Harlis swore.
The cold sweat that flowed for a moment was enough to wet the floor.
Regardless of the message, the trauma came back to me.
My body trembled.
It was because the four SS-rank players who died at the hands of Orgal came to mind.
If Cody Cruz hadn’t bought time then.
She too would have died.
“It’s over… it’s over…”
It was a surrender that was uncharacteristic of her.
It was pathetic.
For a moment, I was confident of my survival.
The being in front of you is someone that you cannot compete with even if both Cody Cruise and Kim Tae-hyun are present.
If you relax even just for a moment.
It felt like his body was about to explode at any moment.
At that time, Taehyun blocked her path.
“Ricky. “I will buy time.”
“No… no… wrong….”
It was clearly visible in her eyes.
Taehyun’s body would explode in an instant.
Taehyun’s neck will be torn off by those enormous hands.
“Debt on Jeju Island.”
Taehyun chewed and exhaled, raising his magic power.
Quaaaaaaaaa.
In an instant, complete release of magic occurred.
The skill cooldown had already been resolved with potions and scrolls.
“Let’s consider this as repayment.”
“…!!”
Tiring.
[Skill Apocalypse (S) has been activated. Specify the target. The consumption of magic power accelerates.] Hwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa accelerating the consumption
of magic?
Darkness fell on the Grand Duke’s castle.
* * *
Before ascending to the position of Archduke.
Orgal was called the Demon Beast King.
This is because he was the pinnacle of all beast-type monsters.
To get to that position, he trampled on numerous ‘competitors’.
To that Orgal.
People who did not reach the SSS level by human standards.
[Lower creatures.]
One meal.
It was nothing more and nothing less.
[What is this weak power?]
Orgal asked, looking at the chains wrapped around his body.
Taehyun strengthened his skills without answering.
Tiring.
[Skill Apocalypse (S) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption accelerates. Output: 100%]
Argh.
The concentration of magical power surrounding the area became thicker.
Kugugugugugung.
Gravity has been strengthened.
Quadddddd.
The tightening force of the chains surrounding Orgal’s body became stronger.
That play. That’s it.
That’s 10 seconds.
Orgal’s expression distorted.
It was anger not from pain but from disappointment.
Orgal’s muscles swelled.
Quad deuk.
With just that, the chains that were constricting my body were broken.
[What is it? This crude magic power.]
Quaang. Quang.
Orgal pounded the air with his fist.
Damn it. Damn.
That alone created a crack in Apocalypse.
[What is it? This trivial skill.]
Quang.
Orgal stamped his foot.
The entire castle shook and the apocalypse was lifted.
“…!!”
Taehyun widened the distance.
It was an incredible power.
‘Luckily she escaped…’
Ricky Harlis was nowhere to be seen.
Apocalypse’s role was enough to make her escape.
Orgal stretched out his hand.
[I’ll give you one more chance. If you disappoint me again this time.]
Giiiing.
Vast magical power gathered in the thick fingers.
Taehyun didn’t even have time to react.
Pajik.
The fired magic bullet passed by Taehyun.
and.
Quaaaang!
A huge explosion on a different level than before shook the castle.
[You will be burned like the one who just ran away.]
“….”
Archduke Orgal declared the death of Ricky Harlis.
* * *
A new message appeared before Taehyun’s eyes.
[‘A great force’ is at work. It resists with mysterious power. Resistance failed. Skill use is not possible. Available skills: 5/8]
It was similar to Rosaria.
Only then did he realize that Orgal was playing with him.
I was able to seal the skill from the beginning.
Nevertheless, they are joking around by mentioning Apocalypse and Ricky Hallis.
Taehyun hurriedly checked the available skills.
‘That’s a good thing.’
There was more room for skills to use than before.
Unique skill ‘Predation’.
General skills include ‘Complete Hypnosis’, ‘Blood Rush’, and ‘Eyes of the Highest Species’.
And ‘Rosaria’ was available as a summoning skill.
Using ‘complete hypnosis’ on the Archduke would be tantamount to suicide.
When I faced it again, I was convinced.
Now that Orgal appeared, there was nothing Taehyun could do.
So what are the remaining cards?
‘Rosaria. We must summon her.’
Tiring.
[The skill Eye of a Higher Species (S) has been activated. [Specifies the opponent’s movements.]
Taehyun’s eyes turned red once again.
[Red eyes. [It’s an unfortunate choice.]
Orgal raised his hand towards Taehyun.
Jiyiing. Jiyiing. Jiyiing.
A magic power similar to the one aimed at Ricky Hallis a moment ago gathered together.
If there is a difference.
The point where magical power gathers is not one, but three.
Taehyun watched Orgal’s movements and took out a top-quality magic potion.
It happened in an instant.
Fazizik. Pajik. Fazizik.
I barely managed to avoid two flashes of light.
I don’t know what to do.
However, one flash of light that I could not avoid evaporated my arm.
“Ugh….”
Taehyun moaned from the burning pain.
Smirk.
The corners of Orgal’s mouth rose.
[The choice was wrong.]
‘Crazy…’
In a moment, five magical bullets were aimed.
Swallowing the pain.
Taehyun activated the next skill.
Tiring.
[Skill Blood Rush (S) has been activated. The body is activated.]
Bright red magical power bloomed, and a familiar message appeared.
[A great power awakens. Muscle strength increases. Strength has increased to 290.]
[A great power awakens. Stamina increases. Stamina has reached 290.]
[A great power awakens. The speed increases. Speed has become 290.]
[A great power awakens. Magic power increases. Magic power has increased to 400.]
Quad deuk.
The arm that had evaporated was regenerated into a monster’s one.
[That power didn’t belong to Igmun.]
Orgal burst out laughing.
I thought he was Rosaria’s contractor, but he uses Igmun’s power.
I felt like my fading interest was being revived.
[Try to avoid it. Anyway, only the head will remain.]
It’s a joke.
Five flashes of light struck Taehyun.
