Chapter 221

Episode 221 Like a Flame (1)

One Rank 3 Explorer.

Nine level 4 explorers.

Fourteen regular knights with Auras available.

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‘One third-class wizard.’

These are the members who will be the core of this plan.

Well, since the crisis that has come is a crisis, I can’t be sure of any one yet with these numbers.

‘Still, the gathering itself is close to a miracle.’

The situation where the kernel has already escaped through the dimensional door.

It is inevitable that there is a shortage of top-notch personnel.

So, how many people like these people refused the survival ticket and voluntarily left behind?

Realistically, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that this is all of them.

‘not bad.’

Thinking like that, I shed my side.

A black-haired Caucasian man in his 40s wearing a robe is standing.

He was the one I questioned the most.

Kyle Pevrosk.

A third-class war mage belonging to the royal family.

I was really surprised to learn this person’s rating.

In this industry, it is customary for a mage to be treated as +1.

Of course, it wasn’t like courtesy to a wizard.

Actually, Raven is only 6th grade, but he is doing a lot of work next to me in the team.

It is correct to see that the criteria for counting grades are different.

By the way, a 3rd class mage?

‘A second-class explorer is actually the semi-strongest line.’

To be honest, I don’t know why the knight commander left this man alone here.

If you’re a 3rd-class wizard, isn’t it a top-notch manpower that you have to take with you even if you scream out loud that you don’t want to go to Amman?

‘No, that’s why I couldn’t forcefully take the knight commander?’

Well maybe it is.

For the royal family, it would be a greater loss for one man to die than for thousands of explorers.

It would be fair to say that the leader also tried to take him somehow, but couldn’t.

‘It must be a grudge after all?’

I asked Kyle why he had stayed here just before we left, and he answered coldly in a sharp voice.

[I can’t run away from him. It’s been such a long time since I’ve had an opportunity.]

Unfortunately, I didn’t tell him who he was.

I wasn’t in the mood to ask another question, and whatever my motive was, it worked well for me, so I set off on my journey right away.

And time is passing now.

“…….”

It’s running.

Standing at the forefront of hundreds of people.

clap clap clap.

The truth is simple.

A structure that divides a thousand explorers into three and follows them at a certain distance.

The forces were divided appropriately, but most of the core forces mentioned above were inserted into the forefront group.

There was no opposition from the rear group.

They too were convinced.

When it appears, this side will be the one to clear the way through all the dangers.

“…….”

Excluding the sound of running like that, only a spleen-tight silence ensues.

Normally, I would have had a few conversations with my colleagues to relax, but…

that’s impossible now.

Our team members are elsewhere.

clap clap clap.

Behind me are only warriors and knights, heavily armed just like me.

They, including me, have only one mission.

Always open the way when something happens.

It is, of course, the most dangerous position.

So I sent my colleague back.

Because it is different from the past in many ways.

The back is much safer because there are a lot of people.

[Is there anything strange there?]

As I ran, I heard a voice from the message stone hanging from my waist.

Kyle’s, about 70 meters behind.

For reference, all of our team members were placed near him.

“does not exist.”

Something is awkward while answering.

This kind of communication is essential because many people have no choice but to use the terrain widely while moving, but I’ve

never done it as a team.

Will I ever get used to this when I create a clan?

[Okay. If something goes wrong, let me know right away. It’ll start soon.]

“That’s right.”

Cut off contact and stare straight ahead.

The fog that had been thick until a few days ago had completely disappeared, and the explorers on Noark’s side were not even shining.

It is full of bloodstains and corpses of traces of time passing.

But…

‘It’s about time.’

As time passes, the heart beats more unsteadily.

That’s natural.

It had already been more than 30 minutes since the long-awaited ninth layer lord appeared and the crystals on the cave walls began to emit red light.

“This way.”

Suddenly, the road forked and turned right.

At the same time, one of the warriors following me left a mark on the wall.

It is also the reason why I took the lead.

Vanguards with guiding abilities are quite a few—

“Stop.”

I erased my thoughts and stopped everyone.

The crystal, which used to emit bright red light, lost its light and was fading to black.

After about 3 seconds, the entire aisle was dyed in darkness.

Fire.

I lit the torch I had prepared in advance and said.

“Everyone, eat your heart out from now on.”

For some reason, Einstein’s words come to mind.

We don’t know what weapons will be used in World War 3, but will they be stoned in World War 4?

Of course, these words are not perfect to describe my present case.

But only one thing is clear.

「Special condition – Nine fears are met.」

「Bezak, the lord of the abyss, begins to roam the floor.」

It is the moment to return to the beginning.

***

「Field Effect – Abyssal Fog is applied.」

「All usage effects are disabled.」

「Magic efficiency is reduced to 1/4.」

「Monsters exposed to the Abyssal Fog are superior. It evolves into.”

***

Click.

Insert the torch over the groove on the helmet.

Also known as Barbarian Candle Mode.

It’s a mode I’ve been taking out for a while, but I’m not particularly embarrassed or embarrassed.

After all, other warriors are the same.

“Whoops, I don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve used a torch.”

“I agree.”

Everyone put torches on their helmets, and sight was restored. Then the black fog surrounding us became clearer.

It is like the darkness of a labyrinth that appears from the second floor.

Darkness that eats up the light.

‘Visibility is about 2m.’

shorter than expected

After all, in the game, when berrzak was captured, several archmages were always accompanied.

Since I summoned him after building the perfect environment, I never found myself in a situation like this.

“I’ve heard of it, but it must be more dangerous than I thought.”

Tension blooms among the skilled warriors.

Sight is so important in combat.

For example, in the United States, 21 feet (6.4 m) is recommended as the ideal confrontation distance with an offender.

Is it difficult to properly deal with a criminal below that level with a knife?

For reference, that was the case with ‘gun’.

It took that distance to aim at the ‘human’ who was hitting the full-power dash and pull the trigger.

But 2m…

[We have to move quickly.]

It’s been a while to stop and prepare your mind. Kyle’s urging follows at the Message Stone.

“Fitting the torch. I’m leaving now.”

I spoke as if giving notice to the warriors, blocked my upper body with a shield, and moved forward.

And…

clap clap clap.

Increase your walking speed little by little.

It is one of the reasons why the current situation is hitting the goal, and it is also the reason why I have composed only strong warriors and knights in the front line.

You have to run at a visibility distance of 2m.

“Behel—laaaaaaaaaaaa!!”

As if throwing away fear, he shouted and kicked his feet.

When will you arrive at your destination by walking slowly?

Yes, you already know how dangerous it is, right?

“Let’s go!!”

When I jumped into the darkness first, the warriors gathered courage and followed.

Well, I’m clearing my sights from the front, so they’ll be a little better—

“Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!”

A beast howls in the dark and rushes at you.

It’s too big to be from the first floor.

Well, it’s probably because I’m not using [Giant] differently than usual.

Fuck!

Hit the jaws of the beast with your shield.

Immediately, the warrior to my right slashes his neck with a double-edged axe.

Kakak!

It dug into the skin, but the blade got caught in the bone.

The taste is bitter again.

That Dwarf who had just swung an ax was a 4th grade warrior. That’s not a guardian, but a warrior who was in a melee position.

Even so, one-shot one-kill is not possible……

“Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”

A beast that sprints towards us again and again despite having a deep cut on its neck.

I hit the head with a mace.

Poo-!

I probably wouldn’t have even bothered with this one.

It wasn’t because he didn’t use his only attack technique, [Swing].

Well, to be precise, I didn’t write it.

「All usage effects are disabled.」

Active skills are sealed in ‘Abyss Fog’.

Corpse Golem’s [Acid Bodily Fluid] remains the same, but [Flesh Explosion] cannot be used.

That’s the reason I can’t use [Giant] right now.

‘It really feels like I’m back in the old days.’

A strange sense of loss pervades the whole body.

Reminds me of the early days when there was nothing.

Perhaps that’s a big reason why other warriors are so afraid of the dark side.

Because one of the greatest weapons is gone.

But…

“What are you all doing! Come on, don’t follow me!”

The stats left by Jeongsu are the same.

Passives can also be used, and we also have equipment that we made money to make.

Well, you can’t use the effects of equipment or scrolls, but…

permanent options such as ‘Shock Reduction 50%’ of the Mark of the Guard are applied.

“Leave the one you couldn’t kill behind!”

We ignored him and plunged into the darkness again. The judgment that if you catch each one, you will never arrive on time.

“Kyaaaaaagh!”

“Kong!

A group of beasts appear at intervals of a few steps.

The size is 1.5 times that of a lion.

However, the shape itself is the same as the razor wolf that often appears in the eastern district of the 1st

floor .

Defeat the Abyssal Blade Wolf + EXP 5”

A level 5 monster with the same level of difficulty as a troll.

We must clear the way by defeating this monster without an active skill.

That’s why I mainly recruited warriors.

Sorcerer, Summoner, Necromancer, skill dependence Classes with high s will inevitably become useless in this event. On the other hand, most

warriors

have high stats

.

Just as my fighting power has plummeted after losing [Giantness], other explorers are not familiar with the current self.

Ah, the Abyssal Razor Wolf’s skill also played a role.

“The Abyssal Razor Wolf cast [Inner Madness] .

[Inner madness], an active skill possessed by the razor wolf that evolved into the

fog

of the abyss .

“Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaak!”

I

quickly cover my face with a shield while shaking off my thoughts.

Kakakak!

I hear something grinding beyond the shield that blocked the claws.

But I’m more worried about my body than worrying about repair costs.

The 4th level metal, moonlight stone This much

.

It’s only natural that the injured continue to appear one

after another

. Their claws are capable of tearing at least level 2 metal like a piece of paper .

Originally, when this event was held, it was in the latter half of the year, so the essence of these guys wasn’t attractive.

However, it’s different for me now.

First of all, the stats are as high as 5th grade… and

the skills are quite good.

This skill Because with one, you can temporarily change your position from extreme tank to extreme damage.

Well, it’s a skill that can’t be used in the current situation.

‘Still, these guys’ stats are really high.’

If the stats increase even a little, it will be of great help.

Essence, you can delete it from the temple later. Now,

1

million stones don’t feel too expensive

.

It’s not just me who is doing this.

Each of us calls out what we believe in to get rid of our fears.

“For Lapdonia!”

The loyal knights never get tired of the royal family that abandoned them.

“Ailey!!

” ‘s name.

“Let the starlight guide me!”

Someone asks for help from the god he believes in.

How long has passed like that.

[It’s shift time.]

Kyle’s voice is transmitted through the message stone, and the warrior and “…Are you okay?”

The Dwarf warrior who fought the hardest next to me asked me anxiously. Of course

,

if I answer honestly, I want to rest.

But… “Shouldn’t there be someone to find the way in front of you?”

”

You can call another explorer to

do that .

”

My ability is inferior.

But even heavily armed warriors and knights are called here, where their flesh is torn and their intestines spill out?

“Don’t worry. I’m fine.”

“…I’ll be back soon.”

I’m loyal because I fought with you for a while.

” I’m waiting.”

After that, even the Dwarven warriors step back and new characters fill in behind or to the side of me.

No.

It’s a situation that has already been announced before departure.

“Albertin Dabers Karkin welcome. Ask the side.”

“Haha, how long has it been?”

“Why don’t you rest in the back? From now on, we will open the road.”

The warriors are considerate while watching the equipment that has become rags and the blood that has not hardened yet.

“It is still worth holding on. Say it then.”

“It’s foolish.”

“Because he’s like that, isn’t it because there are so many people gathered?” “Damn it, those guys do

n’t even give me enough time to say hello.”

“It’s very different from an ordinary razor wolf, so everyone be careful.” ”

You

know it without saying it

. ”

A lot of them have already died.”

What?

“Dead…?”

“Isn’t there a priest over there?”

Yes, that’s right.

The priests are all placed on the front lines.

But I don’t think it’s safer here. Even so,

it was a battle where there were deaths.

And…

‘One day, all the holy power will run out.’

In order to save divine power, the injured were pulled back and used potions.

But even that would only be a matter of time in the end.

Then this place would turn into an even worse hell.

“Misha…”

I shook my head.

I was worried about my co-workers behind me, but if something had happened, they would have contacted me through the message stone:

‘Let’s focus on what I have to do.’

Clear your thoughts, put your weight on your shoulders, and

swing

your

mace if necessary .

Beasts cut by my aura and spewing black blood.

Their bodily fluids cover and cover my body.

Time passes again like that.

“Heh, heh, heh,”

the warriors, stricken by the shame of their bodies, let out a rough breath and groaned.

It was such a battle. Even

I, who boasted that I had been through all kinds of messes, had a hard time keeping my sanity.

Maybe that’s why?

When I came to my senses, another warrior was standing in the seat on my left.

Since when did it start?

“Davers Albertine When did you go back?”

“…….”

“Did he die?” ”

Yeah

.”

……I see. We were

supposed to drink together after drinking.

As if putting it in.

It burns even the momentary emotions.

Also, I gave an order to the priest to put healing mainly on others other than myself.

Since it has pain resistance, it is just a potion……. No, honestly

,

I don’t know anymore. .Has

your judgment clouded from fighting so much?

Or did the barbarian instinct engraved in your body wake up with only warriors by your side?

Because you know each other by name?

Well, maybe it’s because you’ve seen too many deaths lately.

To someone, I was an outcast.

I was also an outcast to someone else.

It was a very natural fact until a few days ago. I

didn’t feel resentful or unreasonable.

That was the world and I chose to conform.

But… .Thumping-

!

What kind of feeling is this?

I wasn’t this kind of person.

But…

thumping-!Heart-!

The heated heart.Head.The

warmth

of flowing blood.The

sticky feeling.Thumping-

!

Yes, it’s natural that I’m out of my mind. I

could

do

it

.

pounding-!

me.

colleague.

And many people who follow me.

pounding-!

I want to come back alive.

「The character’s HP is below 20%.」

「Due to the passive skill [Hero’s Path], the increase in all resistance and tolerance values reaches the maximum.」

Even if I burn everything in me.