Episode 196. Witnesses
The absolute rules of a social gathering place in time and space or a deceased person community.
All hostile acts between each other are prohibited.
It was, of course, a rule that could not be followed properly.
I don’t know from the point of view of the Arcana Continent.
Players are as great as their egos.
If you turn on the internet right now and browse any player community, there are probably not one or two keyboard battles in progress.
Even if it is a social space of time and space where only the deceased transcendents gather, what is the difference?
No, it could be even worse.
‘Maybe that’s why I put that rule in the first place.’
What if there were no such restrictions in the social space of space and time?
The smell of blood wouldn’t have gone away in that luxurious space.
However, conflict cannot be prevented by trying to prevent it.
More than anything else, wouldn’t it be AAU who watched the players fighting the fictitious day more than anyone else? It is only natural that there are rules for such situations.
[However, the duel content can be progressed through the deceased person community.]
It was so stated in the data of AAU.
To translate those words…
You can think of it as
“However, duels can be conducted through the social halls of space and time.” …
Unfinished, but in its own way.
There were also additional rules and purposes associated with it.
[The duel
will be relayed through the Arcana website] [It is expected that many viewers will flock to the duel of rankers]
[ The additional income from streaming will be distributed to the winner]
[Possible to stimulate players’ desire to level up]…
At that time, I thought that AAU was not the development team of Arcana for nothing. That’s because he perfectly penetrated the player’s psychology.
A duel of rankers.
It will be broadcast live on the Arcana website.
The winner takes all of the additional income from that.
‘Even I would have drool.’
as it was written.
It could have provided a great spectacle to general viewers and served as another purpose for players to become rankers.
Of course, this is all about when Arcana was just a game.
‘I don’t know how that system will be implemented.’
that it is uncertain.
But as you can see.
I suggested a time-space duel to Shagwin.
The reason is simple.
As Grandfell said, in order to defeat fake pride with real pride?
No, I don’t know about Grandfel.
There is no such cool reason for me, Lee Ho-yeol.
A presence felt above the head.
The top of the Zero Mountains.
Because strong energy started to rise from the dragon’s lair.
Even beyond the Magic Tower’s magic circle, it’s this much energy.
I could guess.
If the dragon wakes up…
‘That thing really can’t stop it!’
Isn’t there a sealing magic circle?
That’s what the mass media said they didn’t know about!
The Magic Tower’s magic circle is not a magic circle that seals dragons. How could the Mage Tower, which was defeated in the Dragon Demon War in the first place, be able to manifest such magic?
‘It’s really just a magic circle to not disturb the dragon’s sleep.’
It’s because I put in a lot of effort unlike the mage tower.
I really don’t wake up to any commotion.
I mean, I wouldn’t have turned around.
I have no choice but to resent that bastard’s Vivace again, Grandfel…!
‘Can not help it.’
In that sense, this is the best decision.
[Time-space duel has been approved.]
Moving the battle site into consciousness.
That’s when the arcana was just a game.
He wouldn’t have to worry about losing his life in a duel.
But now it’s a different story.
‘It doesn’t change that life is at stake.’
The only thing that has changed is that neither I nor Shagwin can escape.
Shagwin seemed to be aware of that fact as well.
The black pupil met me for the first time.
“I thought you knew these rules. After all, it’s not like a rookie.”
Indeed, a swordsman is a swordsman.
A transcendent was a transcendent.
It was because he was overcoming the [natural enemy relationship] only with strong mental strength.
However, this one is by no means inferior in mental strength.
“I commend you for your judgment in accepting the duel.”
Look, aren’t you calm enough to compliment your opponent in front of you?
A duel in time and space.
Of course, mutual consent is required.
Shagwin burst into laughter as if he was having fun.
“No, rather, it’s something I should be thankful for.”
Even if you compliment me cheekily, I’m rather grateful.
What is that nasty reaction?
But Shagwin was genuinely grateful.
“The thought that I couldn’t escape made my head feel at ease.”
…Ah, did you mean that?
I use dragons to suppress the devil’s instinct to avoid his nemesis. It must have been that the time-space duel was approved because of mutual interests.
Soon, the landscape began to overlap the space.
Fields to be filled in.
It was the Colosseum, an amphitheater, that even had spectator seats.
Anyway, it’s gorgeous too.
Even compared to a social hall adorned with all sorts of gold and silver treasures.
A gorgeous arena that won’t let you down.
Above all, it is large and magnificent.
If you don’t know the concept of ‘consciousness’, you will be overwhelmed just by looking at it.
Shuk—
but I and Shagwin also know what a ritual is.
That there is no hesitation.
Shagwin raised his sword.
Then he laughed bitterly.
“Is there no answer even after coming here, Atlas?”
Did you never imagine that you wouldn’t be able to emit sword steel?
It’s as if the path you’ve walked so far has been denied.
You’re putting on a sad face.
But make no mistake, Shagwin.
Apart from Atlas, the disposal of Granfell has just begun.
I muttered.
“In vain pride that went through even giving up on being human.”
“…?”
“How does it feel to have been denied him by the sword, Shagwin?”
…I’ve felt it for a long time, but only for demons, Grandfell’s speech is natural for scratching rip-offs. Watch Shagwin’s face contort even now.
Of course, it was still far, Shagwin.
“But I will also deny it.”
From now on, it was purely because of the pride of Grandfel.
It was Shagwin who was corrupted by a demon and was unable to radiate even sword steel.
Still, I can’t be sure.
Even as a trophy from the Magic Demon King of the Circle of Nemesis.
Because it was an opponent whose victory could not be guaranteed. swordsman.
“With my sword.”
But to fight sword to sword, Mr. Granfell…!
Seriously, it’s an idea I couldn’t even think of if it weren’t for the pride of the heavy Grandfel. But it’s not like I’m talking without a countermeasure again.
Yes.
Everything is a constant struggle.
It is thanks to not missing every single word in my ears.
Shagwin I’m talking about what you said.
– “Whoever wears that crown is none of my business. I just lent my strength to the lords in order to obtain the magic tool, the Milky Way Sharpening Stone.”
Finished with the Milky Way whetstone.
It means that the smelting of precious iron is finally over.
I opened my mouth.
“Hyel.”
Is it possible to summon a spirit in a duel?
If someone asks, I can give you the obvious answer.
If it’s impossible, it means that the spirit mage should only suck his fingers in a duel before losing.
Hi-L soon appeared from the air.
Why?
It wasn’t just Hiel who showed up.
Just like the Colosseum was created in an empty space.
Those who reveal themselves one by one in the stands of the Colosseum.
But they are all familiar faces…?
Only then did I realize
[The duel is relayed through Arcana’s website]
…was it implemented this way?
*
Zero Mountains.
A message popped up in front of the players’ eyes.
[Would you like to observe the space-time duel?]
Voices erupted from everywhere.
“…Eh?”
“Isn’t this just for me?”
“A duel between space and time? What is this again?”
It was an unknown message that I had never seen before.
However, system messages are not spam messages.
The system doesn’t lie.
The fact that the message came up means that there is a reason for it.
Then there was only one possibility I could think of.
“…wait for a sec.”
Ku-gu-gu-gu-gung─
the beam of light headed.
where a roar is heard at the same time.
It was clear that this was related to heat.
Shu Shu Shuk—
The message also came to mind for the Guild Masters of the Great Coalition, who were crossing the mountain range following the procession of light.
Leonie, who was leading the way, stopped walking.
“…duel?”
Class Berserker.
It was a familiar word to Leonie.
A berserker who must constantly repeat battles to improve the proficiency of class skills.
The most suitable place for him was the Colosseum, where the battles never ceased, not the hunting grounds.
Gu-gu-gu-gung….
The noise that subsides at the same time as the message comes to mind.
Then, the light that crossed the mountain range also stopped in place.
Leonie was sure.
Swish—
he turned his head and shouted.
“I don’t know who I’m dating, but I think I went to fight!!”
It’s a match.
However, there was no time to take care of the formality in the unexpected situation.
Hisagi’s eyes narrowed.
“I wonder if the duel was that duel after all.”
Nam Tae-min shook his head.
“I don’t know. Whatever it is, you just have to check it yourself.”
Even if it was a duel, the doubts were still there.
What kind of duel are you talking about?
Are you saying that the observer message is sent to other players as well?
The three exchanged glances again.
“Let’s agree.”
“I think you better agree.”
“Of course you should. Observation.”
A message that comes to mind again and again.
[Enters the arena of time and space.]
And the view changes.
“!!!”
As if you were warping through a portal.
The whole landscape has changed.
Of the three, Leonie was the first to speak.
“crazy.”
Let’s say it’s a space-time battleground.
I was sure the Colosseum was right.
However, I could not have imagined that such a gigantic Colosseum would appear! Even considering the days when Arcana was just a game, it was the first time such a magnificent Colosseum had been seen.
Self-
sufficiently, just like himself.
Players appearing in the stands of the Colosseum.
Nam Tae-min and Hisagi sit next to each other.
Besides the two, there were other familiar faces.
“Rox Camilla Schraig Liuojunchun…?”
Hisagi, who had shed snake eyes, came to a conclusion.
“Anyway, it seems that a message has popped up for all players who have entered Zero Mountains. No player would reject a message without a specific reason.”
Thanks to this, the Colosseum’s seats were quickly filling up.
“Where did this stadium come from all of a sudden?!”
It took a while for everyone to grasp the situation.
Something more important than the vast Colosseum came to mind.
‘…How about Mr. Hoyeol?’
Nam Tae-min’s gaze turned to the center of the Colosseum.
“!”
There was still heat there.
Hoyeol upright as always.
And on the other side was a man.
“…who is that?”
blue hair.
It was a distinctive appearance that stood out even from a distance.
If you’ve ever met, you can’t easily forget it.
But there was nothing to pinpoint.
‘If it’s enough to fight a duel with Mr. Hoyeol…’
Among the players, there might be a case where he doesn’t recognize a person with that level of skill.
The conclusion came straight away.
That man is an Arcana.
As I was thinking, I heard a voice from the crowd.
“…Wait, do you think you know who I am?”
“what? who?”
“That sword! I have seen it!”
“knife?”
At those words, all eyes turned toward the man’s sword.
Everyone could easily recognize them.
Ever since Arcana was just a game.
Because such a flashy sword was not common.
Yes, that was the Sword Master’s sword.
Nam Taemin murmured.
“…Come to think of it, wasn’t the Sword Saint also blue-haired?”
“Sword Saint Shagwin.”
“that’s right! That name! I’ve heard of it!”
Leonie nodded at Hisagi’s words.
But it was incomprehensible.
The Shagwin that players remember is middle-aged.
No, because he was a man closer to old age than that.
“Have you taken the elixir of rejuvenation?”
“No matter how arcana it is, there is such an item?!”
“No, before that…”
There was another thing I didn’t understand.
“…why are those two fighting?”
A loud roar heard in the Zero Mountains.
The protagonists of the sound were Ho-yeol and Geom-seong.
The players, of course.
Even Nam Tae-min and the others who have been watching Ho-yeol from the side.
I couldn’t easily guess the situation.
therefore.
Again, this was something I couldn’t understand.
“It’s Hiel.”
Highell gracefully descends from the air.
Because there was a ‘sword’ in Hiel’s arms.
And because Ho-yeol accepted that sword.
Buzzing buzz—
the audience started to stir.
“…isn’t it?”
“Are you going to fight the Sword Saint with a sword?”
“With Shagwin, who has regained his youth?”
“No matter how Ho-yeol-nim is, that’s…!!”
So, I couldn’t understand it until the end.
Clap——
The moment Ho-yeol raised his sword.
The reason why the message appeared in front of their eyes.
[Achievement: witnessing the ‘legend’]
.
.
.
I checked the floating system window.
No matter how many times I looked at it, nothing changed.
Oh dear…
[Rating: Legend]
…what the hell have you become?
