Part 2 Episode 21
The saint was in a bad mood.
I passed the labyrinth and reached the gate to the third floor, but it was difficult to create a situation where I could get involved with Taehyun.
‘Hmm~ Should I watch the situation from the 3rd floor?’
There are a lot of eyes watching on the 3rd floor, so it is cumbersome to set up the stage.
While I was thinking about that, I reached the gate to the third floor.
A large man was waving his hand in front of the gate.
“I can see precious faces here.”
“Guild leader Kwon Kang-hyuk. “Have you come to meet me?”
Unlike Yoo Ah-young, who waved her hand once with an indifferent expression, Kwak Si-yang welcomed Kwon Kang-hyuk.
“I’m worried about the weaklings. “There is only one porter.”
Kwon Kang-hyuk looked at Tae-hyeon with indifferent eyes.
‘long time no see.’
Kwon Kang-hyuk, the guild leader of Onsaemi.
In Taehyun’s world, they were entangled a lot.
The main skill is S-rank ‘Beast Protection’.
Just by activating the skill, you can imitate the body of a wild beast or monster.
‘There was a big difference in abilities depending on the beast or monster set.’
In Tae-hyeon’s last memory, Kwon Kang-hyuk had obtained power equal to that of the Demon Beast King’s contractor.
Kwon Kang-hyuk was grumbling and asking why he was so late.
“Hello, beast. “This is my first time seeing it in person.”
The saint stepped forward and greeted.
“Saint…”
Despite his bright smile, Kwon Kang-hyuk’s expression was not good.
She has a history of standing in the way of the new Korea at every turn.
It cannot be said that Kwon Kang-hyuk and Ji Jin-hee are close, but he is also a player of New Korea.
I didn’t feel good about her.
More than anything.
“Fuck the smoke.”
Kwon Kang-hyuk spoke bluntly.
“Umm~ You mean acting?”
The saintess looked up at Kwon Kang-hyuk with fresh eyes.
Kwon Kang-hyuk’s face distorted.
Because I thought I was making fun of myself.
“You make a fool of New Korea’s intelligence power. A pure white saint. “Just because I’m called that doesn’t mean I have to believe that my personality has changed.”
‘This is surprising again.’
Tae-hyeon looked surprised as he watched Kwon Kang-hyuk treat the saint.
This is because Kwon Kang-hyeok, who was living as an unawakened person while Tae-hyeon was living, fell in love with the saint and became a force to follow her.
During the second session, I didn’t have any special feelings for the saint, but rather formed a close friendship with Taehyun.
And now.
In episode 3, Kwon Kang-hyuk is clearly hostile to the saint.
‘The difference in personality is bigger than I thought.’
Ji Jin-hee. Go Tae-wook. Yoo Ah-young. Kwak Si-yang.
All of them have personalities that are not much different from the previous episodes.
However, Taehyun knew Kwon Kanghyuk as much as he did.
It was different from his simple and foolish appearance.
‘Is there something I don’t know about? Or is it… a variable…?’
The countless variables of a twisted timeline.
This is when Taehyun is thinking of several possibilities.
“Get out of my sight. girl.”
Kwon Kang-hyuk showed his face and poured out harsh words.
The saint’s eyes were frowning.
Shhh.
It was at the same time that the pure white sword was swung.
Kyaang.
Kwon Kang-hyuk’s arm, strengthened by magical power, blocked the pure white sword.
If I hadn’t stopped it, one of my eyes would have been cut out.
“Apologise. beast of prey.”
Shinji Nakata chanted as he put more force into his sword.
“Fuck you. “The noble swordsman is wagging his tail like a dog in heat.”
“He’s someone I shouldn’t talk about.”
The ghost sword with its sword raised takes a stance.
“Is this something a bastard who has already wielded a sword would say?”
Suddenly.
Kwon Kang-hyuk’s legs and arms turned into those of a monster.
Through mimicry, the physical abilities are strengthened.
The lower body of an unknown monster expands.
bang!!
The arm of an unknown monster fell on the demon sword’s head.
The ghost sword that blocked the blow was pushed back.
Even if it wasn’t done with sincerity, it was powerful enough to set the nation’s power level back.
‘The level is higher than I thought.’
Taehyun was impressed by the level that exceeded expectations.
Taehyun wasn’t the only one watching.
“Ah…”
The saintess moaned softly.
“Maybe this is good? “Because of me, two people ended up in a ‘competition’ where their lives were at stake.”
“Maybe it’s good. I have to stop it. “Don’t you know that the agreement prohibits attacking party members?”
Yoo Ah-young said as if she was annoyed.
After the bet in the labyrinth, she distanced herself from the saint.
This is because I thought the construction of the Tokyo branch was overdue.
“That’s right. I think it would be a good idea for Miss Tsurara to try to stop the demon sword. If you get injured like this…”
“But guild leader Kwon Kang-hyuk is not a party member yet, right?”
Grinning.
Kwak Si-yang was speechless at the saint’s words.
“The beast insults me. The ghost sword drew a sword for me. Ah… I guess all I can do is pray to God.”
‘This crazy bitch until the end.’
This is the moment when Yoo Ah-young, with a frown on her face, is about to say something.
I saw Taehyun walking between Kwon Kanghyuk and the ghost sword.
“Uh… hey… wait….”
“Tae, Taehyun…!”
Yoo Ah-young and Kwak Si-yang stuttered as they walked so calmly.
The sudden intrusion stopped the battle between Kwon Kang-hyuk and Nakata Shinji.
Taehyun approached Kwon Kanghyuk with his back to the ghost sword.
“Guild leader Kwon Kang-hyuk. “Stop it and join the party.”
“Get out of the way, kid.”
Kwon Kang-hyuk looked down at Tae-hyeon with cold eyes.
“I don’t know about your personal life. For now, I’m on a mission. “If this happens, the positions of guild leader Yoo Ah-young and guild leader Kwak Si-yang will only be in trouble.”
“I said get out of the way.”
Huh.
Kwon Kang-hyuk’s speculation crushed Tae-hyeon.
Nevertheless.
“It’s still on the second floor. “If you’re going to do it, go up to the third floor with confidence.”
Taehyun only frowned once but did not stop talking.
‘Look at this guy?’
A porter who intervenes in an S-rank battle.
This is not something that can be done with ordinary courage.
Kwon Kang-hyuk was a man with a strong greed for talent.
‘Come to think of it, you’re a total kid, right?’
He belatedly looked at Yoo Ah-young and Kwak Si-yang.
They were all shaking their heads.
Something is strange.
‘It’s funny that those guys reacted like that.’
Ssssss.
Kwon Kang-hyuk calmed down the momentum.
The arm that had been mimicked returned to its original state.
“good.”
He looked at the saint.
“I apologize. I was excited. “You’re not going to shamelessly reject me here, are you?”
“Well… okay. “I accept your apology.”
The saint’s expression was not good.
I thought I had made the most of the game, but the excitement was ruined by Taehyun’s intrusion.
I looked back and forth between the ghost sword inserting Byakuya and Kim Tae-hyun standing with his back to him.
‘What on earth is this?’
He is definitely a B-class awakened person.
But it’s already the second time.
With his intervention, the situation was sorted out.
Youngdo Yoo. Miss Kwak Si too. Kwon Kang-hyuk too.
They are all considered players in New Korea and heads of large guilds.
They are being influenced by a porter who is not even an adult.
It was something that could not be understood through common sense.
‘That’s strange.’
My intuition as a woman tells me.
Maybe Taehyun Kim.
It might be a trigger related to the success of this mission.
“ruler. “Let’s go up to the third floor.”
Taehyun smiled and spoke to the saint.
‘I want to tame it.’
I want to make it mine.
Hiding my expanding desires.
“yes. Taehyun Kim.”
The saintess smiled brightly and answered.
* * *
Kwon Kang-hyuk, who was the first to cross the gate on the third floor, opened his eyes.
Red skies and dry terrain.
It is a familiar scene, no different from the second floor.
The difference is that the concentration of magical power has become thicker.
‘Children. It’s too late to come over the gate.’
Kwon Kang-hyuk was feeling suspicious.
It is understandable that the reason for bringing only one porter was to speed up the process.
However, it felt like everyone was giving Kim Tae-hyun too much credit.
‘I heard that Park Seong-jin is coming directly with a supply party.’
Likewise, Ryohei Isaka is coming here from Japan, leading a supply detachment.
It will arrive in about a week.
There are enough supplies to last until then.
But why?
‘Are those guys joining now? What is this guy named Kim Tae-hyun…?
While Kwon Kang-hyuk was thinking that, Kwak Si-yang crossed the gate.
Taehyun, who came next to Kwak Si-yang, was a little impressed by the view of the third floor.
‘As expected, middle class.’
I could tell that high-class monsters were living just by the magic I could feel.
Kwon Kang-hyuk touched Tae-hyeon’s shoulder.
“I don’t know what brought you in, but welcome, kid.”
“Ah….”
“You damn surprising.”
“….”
Taehyun closed his mouth.
What surprised me was not the view from the third floor.
No, it was surprising.
This is the first time I’ve seen this size of players while passing through the second floor.
Approximately 300 people. About that many people were pitching tents, lighting fires, and taking a rest.
However, the real reason I was surprised was because of the message that appeared before my eyes.
[The ‘Giant Being’ recognizes ‘Kim Tae-hyun’.]
[Attempting to connect with the ‘Giant Being’.]
[Connection with the ‘Giant Being’ failed.]
It is not clear who the Giant Being is.
It could be a ‘demon king’ or a ‘dragon’ that shares the same universe.
What is certain is that Taehyun’s presence becomes stronger as he climbs the tower.
‘This will be resolved when I meet Tolkien.’
A blood demon presumed to be the avatar of a constellation.
A gigantic being presumed to be a constellation.
Everyone would be able to hear an explanation if they met Tolkien, the manager of the tower.
At that time, a group of players approached.
It was a Japanese player stationed nearby.
“A saint and a ghost sword. “I received word that you were coming.”
“I am so sorry that I am late. “Hwangeom.”
Phantom Sword Satoshi Ishii.
Tae-hyeon and I were old friends, and he was a man whom Go Tae-wook knew.
‘Demon swords, fantastic swords… these guys are very crazy about swords.’
Remembering that Park Seong-jin was the only one in New Korea who could properly use a sword, Tae-hyeon focused on the saint’s conversation.
In the saintess’s ear, the man called Hwanggeom shook his head, smiling from ear to ear.
“no. I was rather surprised that it arrived earlier than expected. But…”
Hwangeom’s eyes turned to Kwon Kang-hyuk.
“You came with wild beasts?”
“yes. “Guild leader Kwon Kang-hyuk personally came out to meet us.”
The saint answered brightly.
“Is that so.”
Hwan-geom took the sword to Kwon Kang-hyeok.
“Thank you. “I don’t know how to repay this favor.”
It was a formal greeting.
however.
“Stop being a jerk and go back to your seat. “Can’t you see that our kids are bothered?”
“…!!”
At Kwon Kang-hyuk’s words, the atmosphere around the area became cold.
The players on the Onsaemiro side, who were taking a break after showing off their spirit on the Japanese side, also began to clear their seats.
‘The two associations did a great job pulling off this party.’
Taehyun, who understood the relationship between the two groups for a moment, let out a laugh.
“There are two bastards. Anyway, they are disgusting bastards.”
Kwon Kang-hyuk’s words were no different from a declaration of war.
Sreung.
Satoshi Ishii took out his sword.
The saint who was watching opened her mouth with a face full of worry.
“Hwangeom. Beasts are party members. “Battles with party members are against the covenant between the associations.”
“It doesn’t matter. “If only I could cut out the tongue of the person who insulted the saint.”
Hwangeom poured magical energy into the sword.
I am determined to do it right once.
“oh. What should I do with this?”
The saint asked, looking at Yoo Ah-young, Kwak Si-yang, and Tae-hyeon.
“It’s a damn disease.”
Kwon Kang-hyuk grumbled and looked at Tae-hyeon.
Smirk.
The corners of his mouth rose.
“What excuse are you planning to use to stop me this time?”
There can be no reason to stop someone who is determined to fight.
just.
“Are you confident you can win?”
Taehyun went one step further and provoked Kwon Kanghyuk.
“You bastard. “Do you think I’m going to lose?”
Watching Kwon Kang-hyuk burn with fighting spirit.
“Something happened.”
“Wouldn’t that be the head of a beast?”
Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ah-young sighed.
