Episode 154. What bloomed was (1)
The place where the presence of the devil was felt was none other than the branch manager’s office.
Baker Chatt, Director of AAU London.
The demon possesses Baker’s body.
The moment I guessed like that, the question that remained in my head was solved.
I can finally understand the structure of this vicious [dungeon].
[Dungeon: City of Gloomy Rain]
[Recommended level: Lv.600-Lv.900]
[Collapse progress: 2.3%]
Urgent update.
This dungeon was not a scheduled update.
Well, it’s not once or twice since the [Crack in the broken dimension].
Even if you understand that and move on.
The problem was the appropriate level.
there was something wrong with this
It is neither too high nor too low.
Above all, the guarantee that I, Lee Ho-yeol, entered the rift alone was an ambiguous rift.
Well, even if I thought that was a characteristic of an irregular dungeon and went over it.
‘Because the trap crossed the line more than anything else.’
It wasn’t a trap the player could see through.
It’s literally vicious enough to feel malice.
It was a trap that would lead to the death of not only the players but also the general public trapped in the dungeon rift.
Even me, the enemy of the demon hunter, would have had a hard time seeing through it if it wasn’t for Highel.
‘I thought it was a high-ranking demon.’
So, I couldn’t help but have a question.
Not necessarily a high-ranking demon king, but a high-ranking demon.
Could you kindly give an example?
Even if it’s just [Raksioros, the loser of the western part of the demon world] that I saw on the Arcana continent. If the momentum had gone up, he would have already appeared in front of me.
‘I was just as arrogant as Laxios Grandfel. that.’
When he becomes a demon king, his confidence is truly sky-high.
But this guy was odd.
enough to be suspicious of a trap.
I was cowering in the corner of the AAU London branch.
But, as I said, the doubts were gone.
I am the branch manager Baker.
No, I looked at the devil.
coldly recited.
“You did something presumptuous.”
“…!!”
“A presumptuous thing…? Do you two know each other?”
Schraig looks bewildered.
If it was the devil I knew, I would have been three inches away from it.
To somehow trick Schraig and defuse the situation.
But the boy didn’t even seem to have that mindset.
It’s a very natural reaction.
“Heh heh heh heh.”
Level up as a Demon Hunter.
Thanks to this, the [natural enemy relationship] between me and the devil has become more solid. A guy who is neither a demon king nor a high-ranking demon can’t even breathe properly in front of me.
I looked down at him with a cold gaze.
“Shut up.”
“…?”
“I did not allow you to breathe.”
“…!”
If it’s the same as usual
Are you trying to control other people’s breathing now?
Rather, what are you talking about in front of Schraig’s eyes?
This bastard, I can’t live because of the cubic crystal.
It was me who burst into anger inside.
‘Exactly. As much as today, I sympathize with that sentiment.’
Soon my gaze moves beyond the window.
“You must have seen and heard it from here. The sound of people drowning in rain water groaning in pain. What thoughts and feelings did you feel while watching it?”
“!”
When I said that, Schraig’s eyes changed.
It was action rather than words.
visor!
Schraig immediately raised his sword.
“Is what Player Lee Ho-yeol said true? Branch Manager Baker?”
He could neither confirm nor deny.
‘Cause I didn’t let you breathe
He was just shaking his head in fear.
Of course you don’t need an answer.
“But I don’t think I need to know your trivial thoughts.”
“…!!”
“Nevertheless, bear in mind.”
They do not mix words with their prey.
I am the Grandfel with such a motto.
The reason why I had a conversation with the devil, not the demon king or anything, is simple.
There is a degree to everything.
So…
“Don’t cross the line.”
He didn’t even need to raise his horsepower.
There was no need to raise an umbrella.
A warning was enough.
[‘Fear’ occurs to the nameless demon.]
[‘Choking’ occurs to the nameless devil.]
[‘Death’ occurs to the nameless devil.]
Knockout—
Baker collapsed, grabbing his neck.
Schraig rushed over and put a hand on his neck.
Then he looked up at me.
“For now, hide is attached.”
Although it is important to purify the Demon King’s booty [The baton of the devil-stained tip]. There is no need to sacrifice the spoils of the demon lord against a nameless demon.
‘Because the power of the exorcism differs depending on the grade of the sacrifice.’
Of course, [Exorcism] had already been activated.
It’s only natural that Baker’s body won’t be damaged.
Schraig spoke to me cautiously.
“By the way, how did this happen…”
Why was Baker possessed by the devil?
I’m not a psychologist, and I couldn’t and didn’t want to know about that. But as far as I know, it may be necessary to explain. Very plain, without any addition or subtraction.
“He was possessed by the devil.”
“…Chief Baker? I can’t! Do you mean possession?”
[Possession].
It was a debuff that was not unfamiliar to players. Even though they appear less now, it was a demon-type monster that was common in rifts until recently.
“I never dreamed that demons could possess ordinary people.”
Somewhere in the middle of the day, hiding in society…
Schraig, who had been muttering, was startled.
Then, his face turned white and he spoke.
“Wait a minute, then the Baker branch manager I met yesterday…!”
even though it was stuck.
Even though we had a conversation, I didn’t notice.
It seems that he was quite shocked by the devil’s method acting.
But the truth is even crueler, Schraig.
‘Because this is just the beginning.’
There is a saying that you see as much as you know.
I’ve come to realize this for sure.
Maybe reality is a better place for demons to rampage than Arcana Continent. Let’s assume. If Baker had been possessed by a demon with a true name…
‘A much more vicious dungeon than now might have appeared.’
Head of the AAU branch.
Considering that AAU’s predecessor was Cosmo, the developer of Arcana. Baker’s knowledge of the world of Arcana must have been better than most players’ and demons’.
The nameless demon must have used that knowledge.
…just imagining it is terrifying!
It is possible that a level of dungeon where escape is impossible has appeared. But it’s better to get hit first. The important thing is that you know the possibility of danger.
Then there is no problem.
Because everything needs to be fixed.
I told Schraig.
“You look surprised.”
“…sorry. I was quite surprised.”
“But this is just the beginning, Schraig.”
“It’s just the beginning. What do you mean by that?”
As I said, the Demon King Absalon was just an opportunity.
before the storm
The reason the demons were quiet right now was because they noticed each other ahead of the [Demon Lord Battle]. Having entered the Arcana Continent, I came to a realization.
The moment the scramble begins in earnest, the scale of the demons’ activities will be incomparable to that of the past.
“There will be an incident that will be nothing more than a preview of this situation.”
“…!”
“But there is no need to worry.”
again.
I said so and moved on.
Now that the devil, the culprit behind the situation in the depths of the dungeon, has died.
A message popped up in front of my eyes.
[You have cleared the rift ‘Dungeon: City of Gloomy Rain’.]
“The pride that bloomed at the end of the ordeal.”
At the same time, the rain fog lifted.
Did you say the city of gloomy rain?
The tears that drowned London had dried up.
“It will be more splendid than anything else.”
It wasn’t just talking loudly like always.
The streets of London were full of wet trees.
To the Acqualiu oak tree that bloomed with tears as nourishment. Yes, because the dark clouds cleared and the leaves reflecting the sunlight were really brilliant.
And there’s one more brilliant thing.
[Loots are acquired according to the contribution of clearing the dungeon.]
I could tell without checking the inventory.
[The sex drive brooch is shining.]
I found the second [sex star brooch].
.
.
.
To-do-do-do—
a noisy helicopter.
The reporter reports the situation in an urgent voice.
“The dark clouds are dissipating. everyone!”
As if no outsiders would be allowed access.
London, shrouded in rain fog, began to emerge.
The rain fog slowly lifted from the outskirts.
The first to be caught in the angle were the players.
“These are the guild members of the Second Sun. It looks like you were just in the middle of a battle! Now hold on. The one lying behind the players…!”
To be precise, the players who were struggling to protect the citizens.
It was an unannounced urgent update, but everyone could check the details of additional updates added in real time.
Thanks to that, those who watched were astonished.
“Level 600 monsters and ghosts appeared.”
“I bet you wouldn’t budge from some physical attack, right?”
“You mean you protected the citizens in front of those mobs?”
“How the hell are they still alive?”
Second Sun.
There was no doubt about the skill of the guild master Shraig.
However, the average level of the guild members, including Zachary, was not exceptional compared to other guilds.
Obviously not all guild members are safe.
Knock!
Those who instinctively noticed it swallowed dry saliva in tension.
“!”
But it was an incredible sight.
There were no seriously injured players or knocked down players. Furthermore, even the fallen citizens were getting up one by one.
To-do-do-do—
no matter which street in London was illuminated, the situation was the same.
A crack, a dungeon that had never appeared before.
All of London was covered in such a dungeon crack.
Not a single casualty was seen.
“Are you watching? It’s a miracle. A miracle has happened, folks!”
uk.
No, the whole world let out a sigh of relief.
Soon, the moment when the waiting rescuers and military forces were put in.
Those who set foot in London could witness it.
“…Wait a minute, was there a tree-lined road like this here?”
Sublime trees that bloomed from the seeds of tears.
.
.
.
[Mysterious trees appeared all over the streets of London…!]
[Second Sun guild member said, “The tree restored vitality.”]
[Survivors “Even though I was unconscious, I could feel the warmth. I want to express my gratitude to the players who sacrificed for us…”]
It was a tree that did not exist in reality.
Even if you don’t know the name of the tree like the others.
It was Schraig, who knew his identity.
AAU London Branch.
“Wait, Schraig!!”
When Schreig appeared there, the attention of the reporters who were busy moving was focused.
Everyone rushed towards Schraig.
“Mr. Schraig, what the hell happened?”
“Is the AAU London branch part of the depths of the dungeon?”
“Where is player Lee Ho-yeol?”
Schraig swallowed a small laugh.
‘It’s not my place.’
The main character, Ho-yeol, activates the portal as soon as he clears the rift.
Because I left my seat.
Even if I begged to formally say thank you, I left only the words that it was something I had to handle. So there was only one thing Schraig could do.
‘Today’s work is just a preview.’
Foolishly, it was only now that I was able to understand the meaning of Ho-yeol.
Why did he even jump into the temple while moving Yusra Kingdom, Frost Muon, and the Mage Tower?
Now that he knew the meaning, Schraig couldn’t hesitate.
‘confidence? Limit? That kind of thing is fine.’
Even if you don’t believe in yourself.
My faith in Ho-yeol will not be shaken.
After making such a promise, Schraig opened his mouth in front of reporters.
“Today, London is Lee Ho-yeol. I was saved by him.”
“!!!”
*
Horrible formalities and procedures.
I’ve even gotten used to this guy’s cubic state a little bit.
Nevertheless, I, Lee Ho-yeol, was a slave to capitalism. Integrity and innocence, and seeing the fact that he hurriedly opened the portal because he wanted to check the effect of the [Sexy Brooch]…!
Office of Yusra Kingdom.
I took out a hexapod brooch from my inventory.
Is it really a set item?
I can feel the two brooches pulling each other.
…Does combining the two trigger some kind of additional effect?
Just as I was excited about transforming combination robots when I was young.
My heart swells with anticipation.
however.
“There is an order to everything.”
Yes, it was necessary to look at the original item information before merging. Of course, the first thing to do is to boil the tea before checking the information.
Bubbling—
If you skip green tea for even a day, your tongue will grow thorns in your mouth….
Click—
Anyway, I was able to confirm the effect of the new hexagonal brooch only after tilting the teacup containing the green tea bags. Then, without realizing it, I opened my mouth.
“It’s so wonderful.”
