Episode 351. Old Guard (2)
Koo-ung!
The giant body of the ant ghost collapsed.
Sand was scattered in all directions with a roar.
The named monster, which hadn’t budged so much, was knocked down by two arrows.
‘Those guys…’
Jinhyeok’s eyes narrowed.
They were definitely the ones I met on the 50th floor.
The name must be…
the residents called ‘Old Guard’.
Even if they were not comparable to Godheads, they were rankers that corresponded to quite a few ‘heroes’.
Like Theseus in Greece or Joonkyung Cheok in Korea. It means that they are on the same level as those who have been recognized for their numerous achievements and have risen in rank.
‘As expected, the 50th floor was involved.’
The fact that Nyarlathotep’s bodyguards, who can float freely on the tower’s stairs, have come here must mean that they are extremely wary of the crown gathering together.
“Are you Kang Jin-hyeok?”
The tallest man opened his mouth.
The other three were also outstanding, but they possess magical powers that are uniquely different.
that guy is the boss
“That’s right. I’m Kang Jin-hyeok. What about you?”
“We are called the Old Guard. Those who keep the balance of the tower… let’s just say.”
The guardian of balance is a horn.
They must be the cleaners who do the dirty work of the high-ranking people.
“Yeah. They seem to be very good friends. So why did people like the Earth Defense Force find me?”
“I know you’re aiming for the crown.”
Sreung!
The greatsword that was on the man’s back was pulled out.
On a dark day, the length alone exceeds 2m.
Even if you brush it, it feels like it will be torn apart rather than cut.
“Are you saying you don’t want competitors?”
“Because it’s a caution to do things neatly. I’m sorry, but I have to die here.”
creepy
A cold life began to encroach on the surroundings.
There are four residents that correspond to the hero class.
Besides, those guys specialize in taking down enemies stronger than themselves.
‘I’ll have to shake it up here.’
You can increase your odds only if you create even a small commotion or gap.
The corners of Jinhyuk’s lips twisted subtly.
“Among the old guards, if you’re a tall man who uses a greatsword, you’re probably ‘Hound.’ All of them are good, but the 1st in the hierarchy didn’t come directly. You’re 4th at most, aren’t you pretending to be too strong?”
Words thrown around.
But the meaning behind those words was never light.
“…!”
“…?”
“What…”
An earthquake occurred in the pupils of the three men and women.
“How do you… know my name?”
The Hound, who had been nominated, also waved at the tip of his sword.
Nyarlathotep’s bodyguard, the Old Guard, is one of the most secretive organizations within the Tower.
Even the managers didn’t know exactly who the members were.
But one player.
How the hell is this a kid who hasn’t been in the tower for 3 years yet…?
Someone told me about the Old Guard… I couldn’t explain it other than this.
but.
‘It doesn’t make sense to even know my rank.’
The sequence is only Nyarlathotep.
Information that only one person knows.
The Hound’s composure shook even more violently.
and that gap.
Jinhyeok did not miss.
Jin-hyeok secured dogdom.
Took.
Accelerated through ‘Gumma Cheonryeongbo’.
Jinhyeok’s body immediately headed for the entrance on the other side.
It is because of the idea of escaping the confusion as the only way out.
“Where do you dare!”
The Hound, who came to his senses at a slow tempo, shouted.
at the same time.
Whoops… Kwa Kwa Kwa Kwa Kwam!
Three beams of light pierced the air.
As if the man with the longbow was not even ready, he put the next arrow on the string.
“As long as I’m there, not a single ant can escape.”
‘Black Rock’.
As a member of the Old Guard, he is one of the top 10 shrines in the entire tower.
It means that even Artemis or Hercules of Olympus are monsters that are hard to get an upper hand on.
“Caught by a troublesome hunter.”
If that guy is determined and aiming for it, running through the passage immediately before is tantamount to committing suicide.
Jinhyeok immediately changed direction.
It was on the far narrower and cramped side of the cave.
like that.
into the dark aisle. Jinhyeok’s body completely disappeared.
“You got it right.”
“Yes. As long as you went down that road, it’s over.”
“After running away, you will eventually realize that the place you went to is a single road.”
At first glance, it looked like another exit, but in fact, there is no way out of that passage.
“Be sure to capture him alive. We need to figure out the source of the information he has.”
“yes.”
“okay.”
“Is it a sheep hunt after a while? It must be fun.”
After the Hound’s command, the chase began.
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Jinhyeok, who entered the aisle, accelerated even more.
‘I’m sure you’ll be relieved that I drove you to a dead end. They’ll think I don’t know the geography of this place.’
however.
After a while, you will know how wrong that idea is.
I was going to pay a very high price for trying to play tag with the rotten water in the Tower of Trials.
Before that…
Jinhyeok quickly activated the personal status window.
[Real-time transaction requires a usage fee of 1000000 coins. Would you like to proceed anyway? Y/N]
“I’ll pay.”
It was a waste of coins, but I can’t help it here.
In order to deal with them, there were ingredients other than dogmatism that were absolutely necessary.
Originally, I was thinking of taking a little more time and procurement locally.
As circumstances change, we must respond accordingly.
[Waiting for the other party’s acceptance.]
Turrr… Turrr…
The ringing tone rang several times.
And right at that moment.
Tring!
“Hmm. This is unexpected again.”
A familiar voice echoed along with a small video.
Rick Hennessy.
The owner of the top of the heavyweight class and the middle manager of the tower appeared.
“Hmm. I was just about to go to bed, but why did you keep calling me at this late hour?”
“I’m sorry for interrupting your break. It’s so urgent.”
“Heh heh. What can I help you with?”
Rick laughed out loud, still smiling.
“I’m being chased by some troublesome guys right now, and I need a few items to deal with them.”
“If player Kang Jin-hyeok is being chased… then they’re not ordinary pursuers.”
“Nyarlathotep are the personal guards of the godhead. They call themselves the ‘Old Guard’. Do you know?”
There was a gap of about 0.1 seconds at Jinhyeok’s words.
But it was only for a short while.
“This is the first time I’ve heard of it. Even the managers have limited information about that floor.”
“Ah, of course, that’s right. It’s okay. What I want to ask you anyway is the item side.”
“Tell me.”
Rick got up slowly.
A huge amount of items caught my eye beyond the status window.
These are rare items that are difficult to even look at.
“All I need is…”
Jinhyeok opened his mouth.
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“I went this way. The distance is about 500m. You are moving more slowly than I thought.”
Blackrock measured the distance to the target.
“That’s strange. I thought I’d be almost to the end of the aisle by now.”
The Hound also carefully examined the marks left on the floor.
It must have been less than a minute since I passed this place.
When you think about the specs he has. It was impossible.
“There must be something behind them. They might be buying time, so leave it to me and I’ll go and take care of it alone.”
A bobbed-haired woman… no, the 27th rank of the Old Guard, called Sally, insisted on a quick pursuit.
but.
“no.”
Hound felt something out of place in Jinhyeok’s behavior.
“I heard that he’s been through all sorts of hardships. The fact that such a mudfish deliberately slows down means that there must be a reason for us to follow him.”
“You mean a trap…?”
“Yes. Apparently, you already know that the passage is blocked.”
It means that choosing a single road was not simply to avoid a predicament.
“It’s interesting.”
The corners of the Hound’s mouth went up.
I thought it was just an ordinary hunt.
I think this mission will be a lot more fun.
“Don’t miss the little things.”
Immediately, four shadows crossed the cave.
how much time had passed like that?
“Leader.”
“Yes…”
The Hound found a rune word drawn on the floor.
between rocks and crevices. Although it was cleverly hidden using sand.
It was impossible to avoid the eyes of the Ranger, Black Rock.
“It’s a barrier. That’s a fairly high level.”
5 stars…
no, it might be 6 stars or more.
‘To make a trap with this barrier in such a short amount of time.’
After all, it is a formidable prey.
‘Normally, the hunter would rather be hunted.’
but.
In normal cases, that’s just what it means.
In this case, there is no trick.
Kwak Kwak Kwak!
Hound cut the greatsword and destroyed the crest that is the core of the barrier.
without a single error. It was an extremely clean swordsman.
If you respond carefully in this way, there will be no variables.
“It keeps moving.”
The Hound took the lead.
After that, several types of various traps came out, but they were not enough to fool the Old Guard.
Kwak!
Pew!
All the traps made with great care were neutralized.
Barriers, various magics, and very rare items disappeared meaninglessly.
The last place reached like that.
Jin-hyeok, whose plans failed, was left alone.
“It was pretty good. To be honest, if it weren’t for us, your plan would have worked.”
The Hound was genuinely appreciative.
“…As expected, it’s like an old guard. I didn’t expect it to come without a single wound. Thanks to that, the things I bought at a high price have turned into scraps of toilet paper.”
“It’s nice that you gave up so quickly. Then, would you like to tell us how you found out about us?”
“Huh? Why should I say that?”
“Now that you’ve exhausted all of your cards. If you don’t want to die painfully, wouldn’t it be better to open that mouth?”
Hound drew a line at Jinhyeok’s limbs with his greatsword.
As if warning that he would cut off each limb one by one.
however.
Despite the bloody threats, Jinhyeok still only shrugged his shoulders leisurely.
“ah… Did you think that this was all I prepared?”
Then, I’m really sorry.
That expectation.
Because it was shattered.
“What was in front of me was simply warming up.” Disturbing
the gaze and giving a plausible reason.
The real thing is now [‘The Mirror that Breaks Boundaries’ and ‘Leeventh’s 11 Jewels’ resonate!] [
‘The String Connecting Faith’ is activated!]
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of the 11 Livens Jewels purchased expensively from Rick A dog was used for this magic.
Ughhh!
With dazzling light.
The field of view was completely changed.
‘Dune of the Sun’.
A majestic view of the place where the crown was supposed to be buried was revealed.
“This is…”
The Hound faced the greatsword,
and
in front of them…
there were people who were fully prepared for battle.
[Trait ability…]
Each ability bloomed.
[‘Sword Song’ is activated!]
[‘Blessing of the Stars’ is activated!]
[‘Puppet Play’ is activated!]
[‘Whisper of the Forest’ is activated!]
“Now let’s fight properly. Let’s match the numbers fairly.”
Jinhyeok smiled brightly.
