Episode 587. Worst Apocalypse (2)
Jerbug.
With the sound of footsteps, a familiar figure appeared.
“Whoa. You really have a knack for flirting with people. This is a place I don’t really want to explore.”
The great explorer of the Tower, ‘Pesis’.
With his ability to find a way even in the worst labyrinth, he would be able to secure the safest route even in the village of hermits.
“Because of the situation… I had no choice but to seek help. I’m sorry you must have been dealing with something urgent.”
“ha ha ha. no. Rather, I wonder how you knew where I was. It’s a place I went without telling anyone…”
“I roughly took a picture and guessed it. If it was Mr. Pesis, I think he would have gone there for some reason.”
At this time, Pesys was in the middle of exploring ‘Yotleam Gorge’.
The canyon is a rough terrain that none of the tower’s residents have seen the end of.
Of course, it would have been more than enough to stimulate Pesis’ desire for a challenge.
but.
The great Pesis met the worst result of being in vain for a whopping 2 months.
It is said that no matter how hard you wrap your head and think creatively, you just walk in place.
‘It has no choice but to be like that.’
Jinhyuk clicked his tongue inside.
In order to cover Yotleam Gorge to the end, you shouldn’t simply find your way well.
This was because the hidden path itself could not be seen until the level of intimacy with the forest spirits was raised to a certain level.
In addition, even if you raised intimacy above a certain level, you needed 3 hidden pieces to pass through the forest.
All of them boasted of extreme difficulty in obtaining them.
If you don’t know those points, no matter how much time passes, it won’t be of any use.
“I happened to be there, so don’t worry too much. When this work is over, let’s go out to the forest.”
“Are you saying you want to come with me? Aren’t you just giving me information?”
Coincidentally, Yotleam Gorge was also the place where he promised to go with Cheon Yoo-seong.
This means that their interests are perfectly aligned.
Of course, you don’t have to tell me this.
It must be wrapped up with a sacrificial heart and goodwill toward humanity.
“Of course, I intend to help. ‘Let’s create a warm world where people trust and help each other’ is my life motto.”
Jinhyuk smiled brightly.
It was a warm smile that melted away even the slightest doubt.
“Haha, Jinhyeok-nim was a really altruistic person. great. If so, I will do my best to find the way.”
[Pesis activates the ‘Search’ skill!]
A new route opened.
***
“Uh, how…”
“This nonsense…”
Each of the powers that rule the hermit’s village spewed empty winds.
An impregnable labyrinth that has never been broken through yet.
It was this masterpiece that the best ninjas and maze designers put in to complete.
however.
The labyrinth was no longer a symbol of perfection.
It was because they were being helplessly broken through by someone who suddenly appeared.
“Don’t just stare blankly, activate the jinbeop! Are you going to leave it alone!”
The maze designers moved busily at the high-ranking ninja’s shout.
Ninjutsu, witchcraft, and phantom magic.
Layered defensive spells changed the shape of the maze from time to time.
Cuckoo… Cuckoo Cuckoo!
Dripping… Crackling!
Where there is no road, there is a road. The old path is gone.
There were no rules to be found in the frantically moving terrain and features.
At least that’s how it seemed to everyone here.
only one.
“This way.”
Except for Pesis.
fault!
Through the long cracks on the left and right, a straight road emerged.
At first glance, the blackened darkness seemed dangerous.
It’s so hard to take even one step.
However, Pesis dug into the depths without the slightest hesitation.
Numerous traps were triggered, but Phesis was always one step faster to use her hands.
‘As expected, it’s amazing.’
Jinhyuk blew a small whistle.
While coming this far, I tried to figure out how to attack the maze in my own way, but I couldn’t find a novel and novel way like Phesis.
Looking at it again, I immediately thought that he was a genius.
Enough to arouse envy and envy from everyone in the tower.
Of course, there was no need to envy the other person’s outstanding talent forever.
[Copy Conditions: Phesis, the great explorer, has achieved numerous achievements, but has not been properly recognized. If you acknowledge and praise such Pesis’ achievements, you will be able to copy one of his unique abilities and skills. (The more praise you give, the higher rank ability you can copy.)
] It’s a story about Juran.
To the point where I feel bad because I can’t overflow.
“Kuhm!”
As the trap calmed down a bit, Jinhyeok cleared his voice.
My throat tickled as I tried to praise him inappropriately.
“Do you have something to say?”
“okay. The contractor must be hungry. How about taking a break and eating a full meal and dessert? It’s not because I want Jim to eat… It’s because the contractor looks really hungry. Knock.”
Did he even get into the boat?
How can I just think about eating all day?
“It’s not that, but the more I see Mr. Pesis’ ability to find his way, the more I admire him. You have to be able to resist asking how you can have that kind of insight.”
“ha ha ha. Words of exaggeration. Will I be as good as player Kang Jin-hyeok, who acknowledged my lowly ability even by the gods?”
No, I was going to compliment you, but what if you complimented me instead?
Humility is ingrained in the body, and it is in a state of exhaustion.
Anyway, it’s usually not that tricky to get these clogged guys up and running.
It’s okay though.
Putting an iron plate on your face was as natural as breathing.
Above all, I saw it clearly.
The corners of Pesis’s lips twitched very slightly.
For Pesis, who was thirsty for praise, this side’s recognition must be sweet.
good.
If you like sweet things, I’ll cram sugar down your throat enough to make you diabetic.
“What’s the point of being acknowledged by the gods? It’s a gilchi that can’t find a single road properly? On the other hand, Mr. Pesis can attack the impregnable maze without any obstacles. If you have the greatest talent for climbing the tower, it belongs to Mr. Pesis. Compared to him, I’m nothing more than a hound that knows how to fight, or a praying mantis. Ah yes.”
“…Is it player Kang Jin-hyuk?”
“contractor. What did you eat wrong?”
The faces of the two changed to a form they had never seen before.
No wonder.
I understand.
My face was getting hot as I was talking.
[I praise the system for doing very well!]
[Depreciate myself more and more and push me to lift my opponent up!]
It seems like I can hear the sound of his breathing in my ears.
Thinking about it again, a system is not usually a pervert.
However, if only the abilities could be copied…!
And if only we could fuse a higher level of ability based on that ability!
He was able to endure a moment of shame and a dark history.
“I envy Mr. Pesis. And again, this journey with you is so moving. This maze strategy will later become the history of the tower, a legend, and eventually recorded as a myth! I could be talked about as the porter of the hero leading that great expedition!”
Jinhyeok gave an enthusiastic speech.
Continue until a status window appears indicating success.
“Stop that… please. Please stop because I am afraid that someone will listen.”
“contractor. Jim is working very hard right now to suppress his will.”
Pesiswa, who was burning red to the nape of her neck.
Alice vomits.
And the giggling system window filled my entire field of vision.
Even so, Jinhyeok did not stop.
at last.
Tring!
[Ability copying succeeded.]
This nightmare, which everyone except the system suffered from, was finally able to come to an end after a long time.
***
Enemies invaded from three directions.
At first, I was sure that even a dozen or so people would be crushed in an instant.
As many as three of the forces that divided the hermit’s village were united, so of course the confidence skyrocketed.
Even if it was the gods who came here, it wouldn’t be easy.
But what
Looking at the results, the situation completely exceeded expectations.
strong.
so overwhelming.
The pirates, an emerging force, were small in number, but were showing off their skills stronger than any of the gigantic forces.
“Hmm. After all, it can’t be done with ragtag people.”
Nyarlathotep scratched his chin.
It was a very calm reaction, as if he knew this would happen.
“Still, I think it was enough to earn time.”
“Because the concentration of the green powder exceeded 70%.”
The old guards also calmly organized the situation.
And the way they treat everyone as mere tools…
…stirred the patience of those who lead the village.
“Are we just buying time?”
“I risked my life to fight, and now they say that…!”
Pew!
The words didn’t come to an end.
The aged ninja became a handful of blood and scattered.
One of the torturers was split in half intact.
Patter.
Only a few pieces of meat made a mess on the floor.
Nyarlathotep brushed the blood and flesh from its purple tentacles.
“I petted him a little, but he climbed without even knowing the subject. Hounds have to be good at hunting, but aren’t you guys not even good at that?”
A tone that has turned cold.
Even if you did it even once. No, even pretending to respond or even making an action will kill you.
The feeling of fear squeezed my heart.
Those who were trying to build their pride just a moment ago became dumb who ate honey.
“Sorry. We will be careful so that we can no longer hold back our anger… and never go against the will of the great one again.”
“no. It could be.”
Surprisingly, Nyarlathotep’s life softened so easily.
Sighs of relief flowed from everywhere.
“Thank you for forgiving me. It’s true that they suffered quite a bit of damage, but if they gather the remaining troops, they should still be able to mount a counterattack. If you give us a little time, we will prepare another ambush in the plaza.”
“no. You don’t have to. Your role ends here.”
“yes? What do you mean…”
“That’s the literal meaning. Even if you scrape the bugs together, the result will be the same anyway, so you don’t have to do something cumbersome like a surprise attack. ah! To be precise, there is one last thing left to do.”
The hooded figure approached Nyarlathotep in silence.
Annihilator.
It is a monster that posed a threat to primeval beings in the past.
[The foreshadowing of the apocalypse occurs very strongly.]
[Only one condition is left until the full activation.]
“Eat them all.”
Nyarlathotep murmured softly.
