Episode 275
Asisat Ebi, Nigeria’s A-grade player.
The dungeon she participated in at the time was an unexplored dungeon that occurred in her country.
Africa has a large number of mid-level players, but the number of high-level players is generally lacking.
Therefore, the support systems among several neighboring countries were rather well-established.
“Actually, it was an unexplored dungeon… but that was only because Nigeria’s skills were not good. The official measurement grade was around S. “In fact, several countries supported S-rank players, so I thought it wouldn’t be difficult to attack.”
Asisat Ebi recalled the mistake of that time and said with a bitter expression.
“But it wasn’t an ordinary S-rank dungeon, but a double dungeon?”
Taehyun mentioned the information he received from Night Walker.
This was what was written in the report handed over by Jeong Han-soo after requesting information about Asisat Ebi.
She nodded.
“yes. It was the first double dungeon, not only in Nigeria but in all of Africa… “We couldn’t respond properly.”
It’s not a big deal.
In fact, player associations in some countries sometimes turn minor injuries into serious injuries due to poor administrative handling.
However, the Manahan Players Association.
It goes without saying, especially in places where measurement is difficult, such as a double dungeon.
In the report Taehyun read, there was only one survivor, Asisat Ebi.
“It must have taken a lot of sacrifice.”
Cody Cruz, who had been listening silently, opened his mouth.
He travels between Earth and the Abyss on various missions.
It was the first time I had heard of this incident, but looking at Asisat Ebi’s face, I was able to predict the general outcome.
She nodded once again.
“What was waiting there was a dragon monster. As soon as we entered, the attack from A-class to S-class monsters began… In an instant, half of the raiding party was killed.”
It was not a surprising story for Taehyun and Cody Cruz, who had already conquered numerous double dungeons.
When she saw the two people’s faces, she also reacted as expected.
“But if that were all, it wouldn’t have been impossible to attack. “There were two S-rank players here too.”
That’s natural.
She exhaled and continued speaking.
“The reason they died was in the new double dungeon. “It was in a double dungeon within a double dungeon.”
“…!!”
“…!!”
Taehyun and Cody Cruz’s eyes twitched at the unexpected words.
A double dungeon within a double dungeon.
That’s because it’s a form that even those at the forefront of information have never heard of.
especially.
‘That has never been found in a previous life?’
Taehyun’s puzzlement grew even more.
It is strange that the form of the newly released dungeon is not known.
Immediately after release.
This is because numerous dungeon enthusiasts and professional reporters cover it in detail.
The association also tried to disclose as much as possible to ensure the survival rate of players.
‘There is no way the association hid it. If that’s the case…’
Asisat Ebi in the past life hid it.
I did not meet Hazard there.
‘Or this dungeon never occurred in the first place.’
We can’t know for sure because the player named Asisat Ebi was unknown in his past life.
‘There is a high probability that it will be different at least this time.’
I couldn’t help but think that way.
As Taehyun was coming up with his own hypothesis, Asisat Ebi continued.
“We were wiped out in the second double dungeon. “I was also seriously injured, having both my arms cut off.”
“But you’re alive?”
Cody Cruz, who was already focused on her story, intervened.
“yes. For some reason, an S-class monster captured me instead of killing me. And the innermost part of the dungeon. “There was a monster there with enormous ‘power of presence’.”
“That guy…”
Asisat Ebi smiled at Cody Cruz’s reaction, which trailed off.
“yes. “It was Hazard.”
It’s an amazing story.
It’s possible that the Archduke came into the gate break and is in the dungeon.
Taehyun and Cody Cruz focused on the next story.
She smiled brightly, as if she didn’t like that reaction.
“Was Hazzard in the form of a dragon?”
Taehyun spoke out the question he had always had.
“no. He had the appearance of a dragon. “I was out of my mind at the time and didn’t dare guess, but now that I think about it, I think it had the power of an SS-class monster.”
It felt like a puzzle was being put together in my head.
These are people who cannot come to Earth due to the laws of the Abyss.
I don’t know how Hazard also deceived the laws of the Abyss.
‘The thing that lowers presence is that SS grade is the minimum.’
I was able to vaguely formulate such a hypothesis based on information that exceeded my expectations.
Lowering its presence to SS level would also be quite difficult.
Taehyun’s approach was not wrong.
Likewise, Cody Cruz was also developing a similar hypothesis.
“Hazard, transformed into a dragon, appeared. and. “What happened to you?”
Cody Cruz, remembering his own situation, asked meaningfully.
“They told me to embrace my own power.”
Eat.
At that point, Taehyun ended up laughing.
Grand Duke Rosaria, whom Taehyun met for the first time.
This is because everyone except her made the same offer.
No, that was an order, not a suggestion.
It was clear that he thought of himself as a king or god due to his transcendent power.
One question occurred to me.
Linfeng Zhang, Jihong Min, Kasim, Jort, Cody, Cruz, and even Taehyun.
Even before they became anti-aircraft contractors, they all had power equivalent to that of an S-class player.
On the other hand, Asisat Ebi, who faced Hazard, was only an A-grade player.
‘Is the strength of magical power irrelevant when the Archduke chooses a contractor?’
Naturally, such a question came to mind.
“Why did Hazard choose you?”
Coincidentally, Cody Cruz was the first to ask that question.
Asisat Ebi smiled awkwardly as if it was an unexpected question.
“Ahaha. That’s it. Actually, I couldn’t ask that far. “I had no other choice.”
It was a natural reaction.
It tells us to accept power the moment we are already on the verge of death.
Embracing your power can save your life.
Who can refuse?
Didn’t Taehyun immediately return to the king by receiving strength like that?
“He told me to embrace my strength and grow stronger. And when I opened my eyes, I was outside the dungeon. “The dungeon disappeared, and everyone’s bodies except mine could not be found.”
“There’s one thing strange.”
The reason Asisat Ebi approached Taehyeon the other day was because of Hazard’s orders.
‘Bring in Taehyun Kim, Rosaria’s contractor.’
He said he definitely received such an order.
At that time, I vaguely thought she knew Hazard’s residence in the deepest part of the Abyss.
I see it now.
“You’ve never been to the deepest level?”
Taehyun asked with certainty.
“yes. “It’s a shame, but that’s true.”
“Then what are Hazard’s orders?”
“His family members will deliver it on his behalf.”
“…!!”
“It’s amazing.”
It’s strange that I’m not surprised.
This means that a guy who is at least an SS-rank monster is traveling back and forth between the Abyss and Earth at will.
‘How on earth is this possible?’
How can you avoid being caught under the radar of players?
That’s when Taehyun and Cody Cruz were thinking that way.
“I don’t know how to do that. What is certain is that it is a dragon-type monster… but its appearance is no different from that of a human.”
Taehyun’s body twitched.
A player who uses some of that power despite not being an anti-aircraft contractor.
Because Yoo Ah-young comes to mind.
“And one more thing. As the power of the anti-aircraft contractor grows, the Law of the Abyss weakens. So, he said that growing anti-aircraft contractors was the only way to break the restrictions imposed by the ‘King’.”
Taehyun and Cody Cruz said those words.
The two men, each with their own secrets, were silent.
* * *
“He’s a king… Should I think of him as another grand duke?”
Cody Cruz muttered.
“well. “I’m good at getting there too.”
Asisat Ebi smiled brightly.
Two men, apart from the dangers of what she just said.
Because it was fun to hang out with those who are at the top of the world’s players.
Moreover, he is an anti-aircraft contractor like them.
I felt like a fan meeting the celebrity I admired.
“Cody. “Did Lucifer tell you anything in particular?”
Taehyun asked lightly.
“I don’t really want to talk about it here.”
“It’s chilly.”
“Isn’t that the same for you too?”
Among anti-aircraft contractors with many mysteries, Taehyun is the most mysterious.
Cody Cruz knew that Taehyun was hiding something related to the previous story.
Although I’m not sure what that something is.
“Everyone is just taking my information.”
Asisat Ebi said, puffing out her cheeks.
“No way. “We are now in the same boat.”
“Oh oh.”
Asisat Ebi reacted violently.
“Isn’t it?”
Taehyun asked Cody Cruz, who was quietly watching.
“no. Accurate.”
Cody Cruz, Asisat Evi and Taehyun.
The three became anti-aircraft contractors for their own reasons.
Anyway, he is a player.
The natural response was to present a united front.
“I have a feeling. Kassim Zort may not be dead yet.”
Taehyun told me about how he felt at that time.
“okay. “He’s not the kind of guy who will die easily.”
He nodded and agreed.
This is because he has already taken the life of that vicious demon several times.
“So from now on, let’s take our own actions and share information about them.”
“Taehyun Kim. What do you plan to do?”
Will I remain on Earth?
Should I return to the Abyss and seek growth?
That was what he wanted to ask.
“The more SS-rank players there are, the better. “I plan to nurture talented players.”
“Cultivating SS grade…”
Taehyun spoke so easily.
“Awesome…”
Asisat Ebi said this with sincerity.
* * *
After the two left, Taehyun opened the status window.
[Physical Stats]
Name: Taehyun
Kim Age: 20
Grade: SS
Strength: 364 Stamina: 369 Speed: 357 Magic Power: 523 Charisma: 290 Fatigue:
40%
Remaining Magic Power: 500/523
[Quest]
Race War (???) – ? ??(0.5%)
Territory War(???) – ???(???%)
Gray Disease(C) – Produce a vaccine for gray disease. (85%)
[Unique Skill]
Predation (SS) – Can prey on the desired target. Magic Power: 120
[General Skill]
Apocalypse (SS) – Forms an infinite field. Magic Power: 200
Memorize (SS) – Activates recording magic. Magic Power: 300
Gate Apostle (SS) – Forms a gate made of magic power. Magic Power: 70
Heart of a higher species (SS) – Forms magic stones in the body. Magic Power: 30
Eyes of a higher species (SS) – Sees through the opponent. Magic Power: 10
Ataraxia (SS) – Controls the opponent’s mind. Magic Power: 90
Blood Rush (SS) – Activates physical abilities. Magic Power: 100
Dragon’s Rage (SS) – Radiates a spirit strengthened by magic power. Magic Power: 100
Demon Beast (SS) – Mimics the body. Magic Power: 170
Devil’s Saliva (SS) – Gives magic the properties of poison. Magic Power: 120
Devil Gate (SS) – Opens the gate to the Abyss. Magic Power: 300
[Summoning Skill]
Rosaria (SS) – Summons Rosaria, the queen of nightmares. Magic Power: 300
Hazard (SS) – Summons the Dragon Lord Hazard. Magic Power: 11000
Igmun (SS) – Summons Vampire Lord Igmun. Magic Power: 550
Orgal (SS) – Summons the Demon King Orgal. Magic Power: 7800
Beelzebub (SS) – Summons the demon king Beelzebub. Magic Power: 8000
Jormungand (SS) – Summons the Demon Sea King Jormungand. Magic power: 7000
Typhon (SS) – Summons the giant king Typhon. Magic power: 99999
Stats have increased, and the percentage of the Gray Disease quest has also changed to a certain extent.
But what catches Taehyun’s attention is.
“Devil Gate….”
It was a skill obtained by preying on Kasim Zort.
