Part 2, Episode 35:
A week for the saint and the demon sword to fully recover.
Meanwhile, players from New Korea and Japan also took a break.
The 4th floor was an unknown place for them, and exploring it without two people at full strength was tantamount to suicide.
In order to create a personal space, we were also responsible for the recovery of exhausted players, so no one had any complaints.
and.
The day of the week.
New parties from two associations have arrived.
Jinsu Jang, S-rank player of New Korea. Japanese S-rank player Ryohei Isaka. It was a small party with a total of ten people.
“War broke out.”
Ryohei Isaka told me what happened outside the tower.
“Russia and China are joining hands in an all-out war against the United States. “There is absolutely nothing wrong with it.”
“Could it be possible that players were brought in?”
Kwak Si-yang asked in a worried voice.
Due to global treaties, sending players into war is prohibited.
If a treaty is violated, the country in question will turn the entire world into an enemy.
“Fortunately, it is still at the level of trade sanctions through neighboring countries.”
It was Jang Jin-su who answered Kwak Si-yang’s question.
While he was reporting on the world situation, he looked at Taehyun, who was participating in a meeting from time to time.
‘Does this child have the potential to become a national powerhouse as mentioned by the president of the association?’
The magical power felt is unusual.
‘You’ve grown up.’
Yoo Ah-young. Kwak Si-yang. Kwon Kang-hyuk. Seongjin Park.
This fact is proven by the fact that the top players in New Korea have him attend meetings even though he is not even 20 years old.
Taehyun smiled at Jang Jinsu who was observing me.
‘long time no see.’
Jinsu Jang.
He is a person who betrayed New Korea in a friendly match in the past and was bribed by the Chinese Players Association.
‘There’s Ryoheira Isaka.’
This is the person who colluded with Mine and led the terrorist attack at the auction house.
‘The combination is refreshing.’
Memories of the past came to mind with an unexpected face.
Terror at West Point Auction House. Betrayal in an Asian friendly.
All of this happened when Taehyun was a mortal and was aiming to become the best player.
It was a memory of a time that has now become a distant memory.
“In any case, the covenant with New Korea has ended. “It was something that was destroyed between the association presidents, and Jang Jin-soo and I were dispatched to prove that fact.”
Because the situation was unusual, the order was to stop climbing the light tower and return to the first floor.
“Wow, my long-awaited vacation is over. That’s too bad.”
“Iknow, right. “If Ms. Tsurara had fainted just a little bit, she might have been on the fifth floor by now.”
Yoo Ah-young attacked the saint who still treated the mission like a joke.
Just show the bare minimum of courtesy. There was no trace of caution left when we first met.
This is because they recognized each other’s temperaments that cannot be mixed.
“Oh, Yoo Ah-young, the guild leader. I did my best. “Wouldn’t that have been of much help on the fourth floor?”
“Do you think so?”
“Yes, I think so.”
Smirk.
Eat.
In the bodies of the two women, there was no magic, no fighting, no living. A strange force was released.
“Guild leader Yoo Ah-young. “Calm down.”
“Tsurara. “Stop it.”
Seongjin Park and Shinji Nakata quietly calmed down the two women.
“So you’re saying we have to go down too?”
“Hmm. That’s right, Guild Leader Kwon Kang-hyuk. The president of the association is concerned that three heads of the four major guilds are absent in the current situation.”
“What a mess. “If I go a little further, I might reach the fifth floor.”
New Korea’s highest power and Japan’s highest power.
The opportunity for them to form an alliance and climb the tower without anyone’s interference does not come easily.
No, it may never come again.
Knowing that fact, it is difficult to hastily accept the association’s order to return.
“But it is also dangerous not to return in this situation.”
“Even if we go back now, it will take quite some time. “There is no time to waste.”
Park Seong-jin agreed with Kwak Si-yang’s words.
“Damn… the 5th floor is right away.”
Kwon Kang-hyuk grumbled and frowned.
Before he was just a player, he was also a guild leader.
I was not stupid enough to ignore Onsaemiro’s influence in the new Korea.
“I will stay.”
Even before New Korea could say anything about Taehyun’s sudden remarks.
“I will stay too.”
A puzzled voice came from the Japanese side at the Demon Sword’s agreement.
“Oh my~ If Shinji stays, I too…”
“You just shut up.”
The saint and Yoo Ah-young started bickering, and this time, a clash of magical powers occurred.
“….”
“….”
In the midst of the chaos, Taehyun made eye contact with the ghost sword with an indifferent expression.
* * *
“Kim Tae-hyun!! “Be sure to contact me when you return!!”
“sibling!! “Don’t die!!”
Taehyun burst out laughing at the shouts of Yoo Ah-young and Kwon Kang-hyuk shouting from afar.
He spent the day explaining to them why he should stay.
It was the same for the ghost sword.
“Why are you left there?”
Taehyun asked Shinji Nakata, who was standing next to me and watching the returning expedition team.
There was no more respect.
“You sound like you didn’t expect that.”
“There is a big difference between what was expected and what actually happened.”
The ghost sword looked at Taehyeon with indifferent eyes.
“I need to know your identity.”
“You’re more shy than I thought.”
Taehyun said and activated the magic stone.
Kiiiii-.
The magic stone that accepted S-grade magic power released SS-grade magic power.
If other monsters had seen it, it wouldn’t have been strange to think that it was a higher-species monster.
Taehyeon’s magical power surrounded the ghost sword’s body.
OK.
Kiiii-.
A familiar sound came from the ghost’s body.
Likewise, SS-level magical power erupts from his body.
It was a magic stone that was no less than Taehyun’s.
“Lying doesn’t work. “Since when did it start?”
It was a bit bad, but that didn’t matter.
“…Right after I woke up.”
“Were you afraid of being eaten?”
“….”
“I guess he fell away on purpose out of fear of harming the saint.”
The ghost sword was originally in the position of following Taehyeon to save the saint.
However, even though I was ordered to return, I remained on the 4th floor with Taehyun.
It was because he sensed a change that had occurred in him.
‘It’s a magic stone of a different level than the guild leaders.’
The doppelganger used the Ghost Sword’s body only once.
Even though it is a magic stone created in a short period of time, it shows this level of power.
“Personal space. I have no memory of being there. “I want to know what happened.”
Be confident in the topic you are asking about.
‘Shinji Nakata. If I hadn’t died early, I would have grown up to be as good as Cody Cruz.’
In his world, the person who became Igmun’s contractor was China’s Zhang Linfeng.
However, the body that was actually suited to Igmun’s power was Shinji Nakata.
“good. “It will help you control the magic stone.”
Taehyun extended his hand to the ghost sword.
The ghost turned and looked at Taehyun’s outstretched hand.
“There is no need. I just have to adapt to that on my own. What I’m curious about is in personal space…”
“There’s one more thing. “I will teach you how to win the heart of a saint.”
“…!!”
The ghost sword’s eyes are shaking.
Taehyun hit the nail on the head.
“Because that would be the bare minimum for changing your life. “Do you know why the saint is interested in me?”
“….”
Suddenly.
The ghost sword held Taehyeon’s hand with an indifferent expression.
“Well thought out. Just trust me.”
“What nonsense.”
While his expression didn’t change at all, the hand he was shaking was getting wet.
Taehyun smiled harmlessly and nodded.
‘You caught a tiger.’
By forming a magic stone, you can evolve into a body optimized for the underworld environment.
For example, it becomes possible to explore the fourth floor while minimizing the amount of food consumed.
Taehyun and the Demon Sword slowly covered the fourth floor without hiding the momentum of the upper species.
* * *
Dealing with higher-ranking species that appeared occasionally was not easy.
The good news is that thanks to SS rank, you can use personal space whenever you want.
Taehyun and the ghost sword took turns keeping watch and were gradually approaching the gate to the 5th floor.
‘It’s already been a month.’
Taehyun thought that as he looked at the fallen ghost sword.
I looked at my backpack.
There is still enough food.
At the current rate, three months from now.
It seemed like it would be possible to reach the deepest boundary in that amount of time.
‘It’s a war…’
I wasn’t embarrassed by the fact that China and Russia started a war.
These are countries that were ambitious in their own world in the past.
I wasn’t too worried about the situation in New Korea either.
A magic stone planted on the three guild leaders.
If they adapt to that power, it is only a matter of time before they grow to SS rank.
‘The problem is me.’
Taehyun sighed as he looked at the red sky without a single star in sight.
If you do not regain your power, the universe called the Three Thousand Worlds will disappear.
Offset. summer season. Countless Middle-earth. All those possibilities disappear.
‘I must quickly regain my strength….’
I must accept a stronger power….
‘How about accepting a stronger power?’
What would it be like to receive the power of the Succubus Queen somewhere on the 5th floor?
“….”
Taehyun suddenly unleashed magical power.
sssss-.
Both eyes turned red and purple magical power was seen scattered in front of them.
‘Personal space. when?’
Taehyun recalled the voice that interrupted his thoughts a moment ago.
Not only did he drag himself into a personal space without being noticed while maintaining the magical power of a higher species, but he also tried to hallucinate.
‘It’s the highest type of dream.’
Taehyun rotated the magic stone and raised his magic power to the maximum.
Ssssss.
A succubus with a face I had never seen before appeared before my eyes.
“Grand Succubus Fairy.”
[Is it fun? The queen will be pleased.]
The dream demon’s eyes turned to the fallen ghost sword.
[That guy has an energy similar to that of a vampire… Are you Igmun’s contract?]
“Did Rosaria send you?”
[You dare say the queen’s name. You don’t have any habits.]
Unlike Mongma’s frowning face, the corners of Taehyun’s mouth went up.
“Understand. Even though it’s like this, my relationship with Rosaria is something like that.”
[I told you to watch your mouth.]
Kuung.
The purple magic power in the dream demon’s body became even stronger.
At the same time, my vision became dizzy due to hallucinations in my personal space.
As expected from the top species, it uses a more stable space control than Taehyun uses.
Taehyun is proud to know better than anyone else about the fighting methods of monsters.
“Do you want to take over me?”
[don’t worry. Because a little glimpse into the world of images won’t ruin your mind. I need to change my habits before I take you to the queen.]
“How long are you going to sleep?”
At Taehyeon’s words, the ghost quietly stood up.
His eyes had already turned red.
[You don’t have to wake up yet…]
It was an instant.
The dream demon’s wings were torn off by the midnight sun swung by the ghost sword.
The magic power of the dream demon that was approaching the world of images was shaken.
In that moment, Taehyun pulled out his dragon slayer sword and released magical energy.
“A bug.”
Kiiii-.
The doppelganger began to create his own personal space by activating the magic stone.
A desert was formed beneath their feet.
[What….]
“Don’t worry, dreamer.”
Taehyun let out a bitter laugh towards the embarrassed top-ranking servant.
He strengthened his body and focused his magic on the dragon slayer sword.
“I’ll give you my life.”
