Part 2 Episode 32
[Measured time limit: 2 seconds… 1 second…]
Tiring.
[The avatarization of the intermediate constellation ‘Fate-Defying Demon King’ has been canceled.]
The flames died out along with the message.
dump.
Taehyun knelt down and placed both hands on the floor.
This is because I feel so helpless and have no strength left to stand.
“Fuuuu….”
I took a deep breath.
It was not a bad risk compared to the price of using enormous power.
‘This is avatarization…’
I begin to understand how to use power, which was vague.
Drawing on the power of the constellation.
‘Even though I only drew 1% of the power, I was able to unleash a power that exceeded the supply… I got an unexpected harvest.’
The star power is a power that does not exist in this world.
Jormungand must have been struggling with treatment by now.
‘The options have increased.’
If there is any question, it is why the power of the ‘Predator of the Three Thousand Worlds’ could not be brought.
‘Is it because it is a low-level constellation? Or is it because they are the same person? Then, is it because we shared a microcosm that we can use the power of the Demon King?… No, that’s okay.’
These were questions that could not be answered right now.
There were things that had to be done first now.
“If something like this happens, I’ll let you know right away.”
Taehyun murmured as if to be heard.
[The ‘Tower Manager’ emphasizes order and balance in the tower.]
[The ‘Tower Manager’ looks at the broken magic wand and sighs.]
[The ‘Tower Manager’ suddenly says ‘???’ [I was shocked by the unexpected visit.]
“….”
After three messages in a row, Tolkien disappeared.
He holds the title of manager of the tower, and is always concerned about what others think.
‘Are you being watched?’
So to whom?
Take a moment to tilt your head to the question that grows deeper as you climb up the tower.
“Kim Taehyun…?”
“What the hell is this…”
“What the fuck is this…”
Taehyun turned around when he felt a new presence coming from behind him.
An absolute protection area used with the administrator’s authority.
As the enormous power was released, the freed S-class players looked at themselves with shocked faces.
“No way, the Sphinx….”
Yoo Ah-young trailed off as he looked at the wreckage behind Taehyeon.
“Tehyun. “Did you catch the sphinx?”
Kwak Si-yang, who quickly composed herself, filled in the unfinished words on behalf of Yoo Ah-young.
“yes. “It just so happened.”
“….”
“Such a bastard… brother….”
Wow.
Kwon Kang-hyuk approached Tae-hyeon and hugged him.
“sibling. Where on earth and what have you been doing all this time…!!”
“Get off. “Guild leader Kwon Kang-hyuk.”
‘Sphynx alone…?’
Park Seong-jin looked at Tae-hyeon, who was removing Kwon Kang-hyuk’s face, with a shocked expression on his face.
Yoo Ah-young burst into laughter belatedly.
“….”
“….”
The saint and the demon sword also looked at the players of New Korea surrounding Taehyun with quite shocked faces.
Taehyun, who took Kwon Kanghyuk away, watched the reactions of the remaining five players.
and.
“let’s go. “To the fourth floor.”
The gate that appears after the Sphinx disappears.
I looked at the entrance to the depths.
* * *
I feel like I want to go up to the 4th floor right away.
Because various interests were intertwined, it was not possible to take action.
This is especially true if it is a large party made up of a union of two countries, New Korea and Japan.
Five S-rank players from New Korea, including Taehyun.
And four Japanese S-rank players, including two national power-level players.
They were having a meeting in one barracks.
‘It’s annoying.’
Taehyun was quietly watching the meeting of eight players.
“Are you going to part ways here? Are you going to be together? “I wish you could tell me clearly.”
Yoo Ah-young asked directly.
The purpose of their alliance was originally to climb to the 4th floor.
The demon sword showed a proactive attitude and decided to join the exploration of the 4th floor, but it was an arbitrary decision.
New Korea wanted a clear attitude from Japan and a promise made in an oath.
“oh. Since we’ve come this far, let’s go up to the 5th floor together. “If you’re a player, you get to know each other by making bets and interacting with each other.”
The saintess smiled, acting like an innocent girl.
‘This crazy bitch is doing it again.’
Yoo Ah-young ignored him and looked at the ghost sword.
Knowing that he is the actual decision maker.
“The United States and China now. “Europe and Africa are fighting an invisible war.”
“I would appreciate it if you could just get to the point.”
Park Seong-jin stepped in and put pressure on him.
“Don’t rush it. “I know that now is the right time to get to the 5th floor.”
“What do you mean?”
“Japan wants to be with the new Korea. “I think it’s not a bad offer for you either.”
Gwigeom emphasized that Japan has two national power levels.
“In that case, we will need to discuss again the rights and conditions for profits generated during the exploration process.”
Kwak Si-yang mentioned the need to renew the Awakened Oath.
‘As expected, it’s too useless.’
Taehyun, who was quietly watching the meeting, sighed again.
For Taehyun, the time spent discussing at the table was a waste.
What you need to worry about in the depths is survival.
There was a need to sort out the situation quickly.
“Devil sword. “He must have discussed something with me separately.”
Everyone’s eyes turned to Taehyun.
“….”
“Are you going to follow me? Or will we part ways here?”
“Tae, Taehyun…. This is something that can be done so simply….”
“I’ll give you 10 seconds.”
Kwak Si-yang comforted Tae-hyeon in response to his one-sided remarks.
This is the moment when the two Japanese players blush and are about to shout.
“There is also a position on this side. Taehyun Kim.”
“You’re an idiot… There’s no need to listen to what a brat like that says…!!”
“Then the profit distribution ratio generated during the exploration process should also change? I suggest 9 to 1.”
“what…?”
“Of course, New Korea is 9.”
bang!!
“This is a ridiculous proposal!”
“You little guy is crossing the line!”
Satoshi Ishii and Masahiko Kimura shouted, hitting the table.
It was a natural reaction.
The conditions Taehyun has put forward are so unreasonable.
“I know you hunted the Sphinx. But…”
“I’m talking to the ghost sword.”
Taehyun said quietly.
It was a warning to leave out the small pieces.
This time Masahiko Kimura opened his mouth.
“Player Park Seong-jin. Is this courtesy to our allies? Later, to the president of the association, Ji Jin-hee….”
“10 seconds have passed. Now give me the answer.”
Taehyun cut off his answer and looked at the ghost sword.
It was a determination not to tolerate any more wastage of time.
The demon sword looked at the saintly woman with an innocent face.
The answer was fixed.
“…I will accept it.”
“Demon sword!!”
“What the…!!”
“stop. “I’ll explain later, but for now, I want you to save my face.”
The two players fell silent at the words of the ghost sword mixed with magical power.
The saint just smiled as if it had nothing to do with me.
“Now we can finally have a healthy meeting. This is how we ended up together. “I wish I had prepared a little more properly.”
“What do you mean?”
“…?”
A dissatisfied expression.
An expectant expression.
A thoughtless expression.
The gaze filled with a mixture of various emotions was focused on Taehyun.
The 4th floor is the deep area.
A place where monsters as big as sphinxes can appear.
It would be difficult to achieve speed with just one or two national power sources.
Lack of top-tier players.
This is the biggest reason why countries other than the United States have not been able to properly explore the fourth floor.
‘There is a high possibility that the Jormungand guy confirmed the coordinates here. ‘This side also needs to be prepared.’
“I have a great idea to get through the fourth floor in the shortest amount of time.”
With a friendly smile, Taehyun told me his plan.
* * *
There is a saying that if a problem arises, do not rush to solve it and go back.
It was a week later that the joint party ascended to the fourth floor.
Less than a day had passed since hundreds of players crossed the gate to the 4th floor.
Quarrrrrrr-.
Suddenly, demonic waters swirled from all directions.
What came out of the Demon Sea were five human-shaped sea creatures.
‘Is it a higher species?’
The perceived magic power is much lower than that of the Sphinx.
What he meant was that the level of monsters that could reach this level was limited to higher-level species.
‘That means the level is not that high…’
That’s just by Taehyun’s standards.
The general high-ranking species also have the strength of SS-level players.
The players began to buzz at the appearance of the five higher-ranking species.
The feeling of fear is contagious.
[It’s you.]
One of the monsters stepped forward and fixed its red eyes on Taehyeon.
“….”
Taehyun nodded to Kwak Si-yang and Seongnyeo without answering.
Kwak Si-yang nodded and created a sphere of magical power in the exact center of them and the monster.
5 seconds.
As the skills of several players were added, the magic power of the players in the area was added to the condensed magic power.
10 seconds.
This is the magic power collected by hundreds of players.
“I’m ready!”
Kwak Si-yang shouted.
White magical power bloomed from the saint’s body.
At the same time, Taehyeon and the ghost sword quickly jumped towards the magic sphere.
The saint’s skills were projected onto the magic sphere.
Tiring.
[Skill ‘Personal Space (S)’ has been activated.]
A huge cluster of light spread out.
When I open my eyes again, what I see is Taehyun and the ghost sword in a pure white space.
And it was the top species of five.
[It is the power of a dream demon.]
“Stop introducing yourself.”
Taehyun said this while looking at the high-ranking servants relaxing.
[I don’t understand.]
[He’s a worthless human, isn’t he?]
[The human next to him seems more useful.]
[They’re both arrested.]
The higher-ranking species they talked to each other have turned into the main body.
The magic sea began to fill the personal space.
at that time.
“What. What is the current situation? “Why didn’t you call me to the world of images?”
The ghost sword opened its mouth.
“You should get some fresh air outside sometimes.”
“You’re doing something cute.”
The ghost sword clicked its tongue and swung the midnight sun.
A predatory maw protruded from the hollow space.
Kwaduk!!
In the blink of an eye, the head of one of the higher species was torn off.
[…!!]
“What do you think?”
“surely. “It’s not a bad body.”
“Then don’t die.”
Taehyun rolled his body as he felt the presence of higher-ranking species rapidly approaching.
“Do not give orders.”
The doppelganger, who had taken over the ghost sword’s body, swung his sword four times and pulled out four jaws.
As it was using the body of a ghost sword, it seemed impossible without such consciousness.
‘that’s enough.’
Although I still can’t use Predation, I have confirmed one way to take out a doppelganger that uses Predation.
Taehyun was learning one by one how to survive in new situations.
The power used by the four higher-ranking species and the predation of the doppelganger who took over the body of the demon sword were in tense conflict.
Taehyun approached Sang Sang-jong, who was knocked down by a single blow.
Even though his head has been blown off, he is still squirming.
Sussss-
As his eyes turned red, I could see his magic power.
This is not a level that Taehyun can compete with now.
But in this kind of defenseless situation.
Phew.
Taehyun thrust the dragon slayer sword into the place where the higher-ranking magic stone was.
Kiiiii-
The magic stone rotates.
“It’s not like there’s no way.”
Skill ‘Energy Drain’.
I thought of Igmun’s deteriorated power.
Tsuzuzuzu –
The magic power of the higher species began to be absorbed through the dragon slayer sword.
Physical abilities begin to build up quickly.
‘Good. If things continue like this, growth is only a matter of time.’
A ghost sword where Taehyun is going wild against four higher-ranking species.
No, I looked at the doppelganger.
“Go for it.”
