Episode 169. The three major despairs (3)
It was none other than Jin-hyeok who appeared in front of Shaoting’s eyes.
“Kang…Jinhyuk.”
Shaoting’s voice trembled slightly.
How could I not know?
The person who is currently attracting the most attention in China, not in the world.
However, it wasn’t just because Jinhyeok was a great player that Shaoting was so surprised.
‘Even the leaders of the Chinese Guild have all fled… You say you’re helping us?’
It is incomprehensible.
What did they have to accept as meaning that they would save themselves, who were no different from enemies in other countries, with no stake in it at all?
“Why the hell…”
The question was biting on the tail, but in fact, I didn’t like the reason. The only
thing that mattered right now…
was that someone had appeared to save them in this hopeless situation.
“This is Kang Jin-hyeok.”
“Really. It’s real!”
“How did a Korean ranker come here?”
“Can we… live?”
The people watching also swallowed dry saliva.
Even when China’s elite were helplessly torn apart, they had no choice but to give up their lives.
It was because the players, who were always on TV and were no different from Chinese signboards, died without even being able to resist properly.
That’s why they were sure that they too would meet the same fate.
however.
Right then.
A strange thing happened.
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“Fortunately, it’s not too late.”
Theresa let out a small sigh.
The light that came down through the ‘Blessing of the Stars’ enveloped the bodies of the wounded. Slowly, but little by little, the wounds began to heal.
The flesh healed and the bones returned to their proper places.
After passing the critical situation, Teresa glanced at the Black Scorpion.
The two swords temporarily restrained her movements, but they did not inflict fatal wounds.
Because I was struggling to get out of the ice pillar right now.
‘It’s dangerous…’
Judging by the speed at which the ice fragments were breaking, the remaining time didn’t seem like much.
A few minutes at most.
After that, the first despair will run amok again.
furthermore.
Theresa’s gaze turned to the dark clouds this time.
It wasn’t just the Black Scorpion that was coming over in the thunderstorm.
Cuckoo Cuckoo!
The distortion of space caused cracks in the sky.
Truly overwhelming power.
I couldn’t even imagine what the situation would be like if the third despair also manifested.
“At the grave… the power was suppressed.”
“Because if I completely released the power, the entire tomb would have been in danger of collapsing.”
but.
You won’t have to do that now.
For them, this was the realm of punishment, not protection.
Teresa, watching Jinhyeok talking calmly, opened her mouth cautiously.
His voice trembled thinly.
“Aren’t you afraid of Jinhyeok?”
It was always victorious, but the road was a single line.
This means that a single mistake and carelessness can cost you your life.
Even so.
how the hell
You mean you can’t afford to lose that much?
Instead of answering, Jinhyuk smiled brightly.
‘I’ll be worried.’
Even monkeys could fall from trees. No matter how energetic a prospect was, there was no law against making mistakes.
however.
If it is a deceased person in the true sense…
If it is a player who has seen the top of a tower that no one has ever climbed.
You never make a single mistake.
“Ask for the people in the back. Theresa might be able to prevent you from taking any collateral damage from the battle.”
After finishing his speech, Jinhyeok took out two swords from the subspace inventory.
[Inherent ability ‘Grave of Swords’ is activated!]
Black flames soared from the fangs in his left hand.
[Inherent ability ‘Mandala’ blooms.]
A golden haze shimmered in the twin dragon swords he held in his right hand.
at the same time.
“Keeeh!”
The Black Scorpion trapped in the ice was freed.
The black outer skin and red eyes that flashed between them stood out.
Judging by the glistening flesh, it seems that the heat has been firmly received.
Quaang!
The black scorpion narrowed the distance in an instant, not befitting its size, and aimed at Jinhyeok with its tail.
An attack that many players have been unable to respond to until now.
The poison needle, which moved lightly as if ignoring its mass, dug into a square.
“Careful!”
“Dangerous!”
Teresa and Shaoting involuntarily shouted.
however.
There is something everyone is mistaken about.
It is an undeniable fact that despair is strong. Although that is undeniably true.
only.
There is a stomach above.
Kwadeuk!
puck!
The pair of swords moved so lightly.
No, moving was just an assumption that was put off as a result.
Jinhyeok’s hands seemed to shake slightly, but black blood spurted out from both sides of the black scorpion.
“Kie-e…”
There are no screams filled with pain or struggles in anger at being hurt.
The Black Scorpion’s body staggered greatly.
That’s it.
The Black Scorpion shattered the windows and fell into the building.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!
The collapsing fragments completely swallowed the Black Scorpion’s body.
[The first despair dissipates.]
A few seconds of silence fell over the unbelievable sight.
Everyone who watched froze.
“You knocked it down with this blow?”
Shaoting was so startled that he stuttered and almost bit his tongue.
He knew that his opponent was strong.
But I hope it will be like this.
How high is your level? What special abilities do you have? I couldn’t even imagine
To her dismay, Teresa was the same.
I thought I knew more about Jinhyeok than anyone else here, but
this… isn’t it too unrealistic?
‘The more I look at him, the more amazing he is.’
Suddenly, I remembered the first time I met Jinhyeok.
The memory of that time when I asked him to believe in himself no matter what happens.
‘I guess I was worrying for nothing again.’
A gentle smile appeared on Theresa’s lips.
At the same time, I was sure once again.
A player you can trust and follow, no matter how desperate an enemy you encounter.
A colleague who stands firm in any situation.
That this is the person in front of you right now.
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[Your level has risen!]
[Your level has risen!]
[Your level has risen!]
[Your level has risen!]
[You have acquired the title ‘Challenger of Despair’]
[Challenging Despair ] Ruler]
Obtainability Difficulty: Unmeasurable
Description: All stats increase by 10% when dealing with the 3 Despairs. However, the effect of this title disappears when all three despairs are defeated.
A whopping 4 levels.
Considering that the level was in the 50s, it was a lump of experience at an unrealistic level.
‘It’s really nice.’
Jinhyuk nodded as if satisfied.
It was true that various restrictions were lifted as the despairs manifested, but there was also a price to follow.
‘As much as I became stronger, weaknesses also appeared.’
Equivalent exchange.
It is impossible to simply gain profits from the Tower of Trials. It means that if you get one, you have to pay for it.
In this case, it was the development of a fatal vital point.
2.7 cm to the left of the heart and 3.3 cm below the lungs.
These two are Black Scorpion’s weaknesses.
However, it was effective only when the attack was made with the correct force and angle where there was no error, so it was not easy to succeed just because he knew.
only one.
‘Except for me.’
Right then.
A number of status windows appeared in front of Jinhyeok.
[Many factions are very excited.]
[The great power ‘Empire’ pays homage to your heroism.] [
The achievement value increases by 10000 points.]
[The spirit realm pays 3000 points.]
[ The likability rises to a very high level.]
Yes.
That’s it.
In addition to leveling up, there was also a purpose to attract the attention of the forces that deliberately crossed over to China and tried to cross the dangerous bridge.
No matter what anyone says, the most important point in the ‘faction selection battle’ was to collect a lot of public points.
And for the forces that value justification, the existence of a ‘hero’ was a hard temptation to give up.
‘There are times when titles are given, sometimes not, but this time they even follow luck.’
I don’t know about the second despair, but the third ‘black sphere’ was quite difficult to deal with.
Its speed and destructive power.
If you look at it lightly, you will have air holes all over your body.
However, due to the existence of titles, it was possible to design battles more advantageously.
Now there’s just one more thing to do.
Jinhyeok’s gaze glanced at Teresa.
In order to achieve the purpose of bringing Teresa here instead of Alice or Chun Yoo-seong… there
was one more thing to be done.
‘I’m going to have to set the board properly…’
But at that moment, Jinhyeok was worried.
Wow!
Kwaaang!
Green vines popped up from the ground with a roar.
Cars hit by vines soared high into the sky.
The second despair appeared.
‘…I have a quick temper.’
Jinhyeok quickly jumped and opened the distance.
A huge hole opened up where I stepped.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!
A green wave driving like a storm and a human being leisurely escaping between them.
A risky tug-of-war that seemed to be caught and could not be caught continued.
As time passed, it was the giant man-eating plants that became more impatient.
“Keeeeek!”
A mouth with hundreds of teeth appeared through the collapsed ground.
[Second Despair, ‘Yantaman’ activates ‘Vibration Sensing’!]
This is the reason why this guy is tricky.
The ability to detect the slightest tremor on the ground and determine its location, as well as send shockwaves to the target, could only be said to be perfect.
‘Is this the game I’ve been watching since?’
Jinhyuk’s movements became even faster.
As the speed and accuracy of the vines increase, the patterns of teasing the body must change accordingly.
bang! bang! bang! bang!
The pointed tip of the vine pierced the ground like a bullet.
Jinhyeok moved between streetlights and streetlights and slowly lured his opponent outside.
Roaring!
The flames the size of fingernails created through the ‘element of fire’ burned faintly above the street lamp.
a little bit.
Just a little more…
At the point where the buildings meet, Jinhyeok uses the ‘Sword Demon Emperor’ to leap as far as possible.
It jumped over 15 meters in an instant.
Right then.
A black sphere appeared in front of Jinhyeok’s nose.
We have finally reached the third realm of despair.
Parts!
The surface of the sphere shook.
The spear of speed, without any preparation, was about to reach out at any moment.
“Keeeh!”
From behind, the main body of the plant that had repeatedly chased was revealed.
Clumps of earth and cement shards fell towards the ground.
The gigantic body, approaching 100m, boasted a tremendous sense of intimidation by itself.
front and back.
Now there’s nowhere to run
