CH 27

Master of the Corrupted Corridor (1)

It's funny. I don't know if Jinjo had come here himself. Does one of his blood relatives want to deal with all of us?

Song Chun-hwa growled towards Belus.

The damage will be quite large, but if the situation is like this, you can give up the raid and break through the guardian.

This means that there is no need to fight Jinjo.

But you foolishly think you'll follow the enemy's base.

From Song Chun-hwa's point of view, it wasn't too early.

Hmm. Do you really think so? I'm not good enough on my own?

Of course. At most, level 50 monsters, I've already hunted several times.

Jinjo's normal level is 500 or higher.

However, the blood relatives following him were much lower in level than that.

At 50, at most, around 60?

It is true that it is strong, but it was enough to hunt if the raid was perfectly positioned.

'This is definitely information that was officially released on the bulletin board of the Tower of Trials in the past.'

Song Chun-hwa took a confident pose.

Haha. Again! I don't know why humans are so bound to the level frame.

Belus let out a joking smirk.

And that moment.

Pants!

A red spark occurred.

The air changed rapidly.

At the same time, the smile on Belus' lips disappeared.

How dare inferior humans who don't even know the subject... are they making fun of me?

[Belus activates Lv11 'Blood Bind'!]

It was then that the blood splattered.

Thousands of drops of blood the size of a child's fist engulfed the tanks in an instant.

Huh?

Uh huh? What is this?

Dispel, dispel quickly!

The panicked tanks shouted.

Even when wearing items that increase magic resistance, the body does not move.

However, just before the dispel is used.

Belus grabbed her open palm.

Pupper Pupper Puck!

kwaduk!

kwaduduk!

Aww!

Aww!

The great pressure shattered the armor.

You don't even need to know what happened to the person inside.

In the fountain of blood gushing out.

You idiots! Are you going to stand still and wait for it to heal? Move now!

Song Chun-hwa ordered an attack.

Damn! Run!

You must kill me before the next magic activates!

Proximity dealers swarmed their seats.

While building a siege network, they all attacked from the blind spot.

Most were blocked by a shield made of blood, but .

Whoops! Whoops!

Very few swords and spears succeeded in piercing Belus' body.

Drops of blood dripping down the blade.

But that's all.

Belus didn't raise an eyebrow.

It's disappointing. At least, you should have attacked with the Holy Power level on your weapon.

end with that

Bubbly!

The bodies of the dealers surrounding Belus were turned into a handful of blood.

The crushed meat pieces fell to the floor.

attack doesn't work

On the other hand, the opponent's attack was not powerful enough to overwhelm the entire raid.

Uh, how could a blood clan be so strong...

Song Chun-hwa muttered in disbelief.

Then, a thought suddenly crossed my mind.

That's enough of the power of just one clan.

How strong is the Jinjo that leads this?

I couldn't even imagine.

Even if you lead all the top players who are attacking the 3rd floor boss.

I couldn't be sure if I would dare to succeed in the raid.

" "

Song Chun-hwa hung his shield.

I have to live right now.

I had to survive to be able to deliver this news outside.

Are you surrendering?

"Before that, I would like to ask you one thing."

"It's a question it's fine. Let me tell you where."

Why are you dragging us away?

For Belus, annihilating the raid didn't seem too difficult.

If you put your mind to it, it would have taken less than an hour.

But why do you do such a troublesome thing?

To use you as bait.

Bait?

"There is a human that our master is interested in, and one of them knows how to handle divine power. So we decided to use a simpler method."

This . It's about Teresa.

Was she the one she was aiming for?

The situation was hopeless, but Song Chun-hwa's mind quickly began to search for possibilities.

'If the paladin Teresa joins us... .'

It may very well be able to create a gap.

It's not about winning by fighting, it's about living and getting out of this place.

The worries didn't last long.

...I see. Follow me.

Song Chun-hwa nodded.

Then he stabbed himself in the palm of his hand with his thumb.

[Emergency call scrolling has been activated.]

[The designated target is 'Theresa de Laurencia'.]

The blue status window flickered.

Now all I can believe is this.

Song Chun-hwa prayed earnestly in her heart.

please .

I hope that all of this will pass on to her.

Jinjo (真祖), Elise von Ataraxia.

She is also one of the strongest in the Tower of Trials.

No, he was strong.

Because he broke the clan's taboo, he was corrupted.

As a result, he was exiled to the lowest floor of the tower.

That is why the name of the ruins is 'Corridor of the Fallen'.

In the sense of a royal palace located in the abyss, inhabited by Elise and a small number of kinsmen who follow her.

'It's a story unknown to the world.'

Jinhyuk slowly opened his eyes.

Then a status window appeared in front of me.

A little while ago, it was a kind of invitation that came in the form of a personal Quest.

[The owner of the corridor invites you.]

[If you want to save the players and porters belonging to the raid, please come to the innermost room.]

[[Difficulty: None]

Reward: Meeting with the owner of the corridor

Description: If you accept the Quest, all monsters and traps in the last room will stop.]

"How are you going to do it?"

Theresa glanced at Jinhyuk.

You're bound by a contract, so of course you have to go help.

It wasn't Jinhyeok who came as a porter from a non-combat family.

I do nothing like this and wait.

A few days later, when the rescue team breaks through the Guardian, just go outside.

Jinhyuk shrugged.

Well. What should I do?

Yes?

I don't really want to risk it, but I can go with you if he asks you earnestly.

If it's a request... what?

That's it. You just need to indicate your last name in moderation. You see, I heard that you have a pretty strong subscriber base, right?

Jinhyuk rounded his fingers.

knowing everything

Why are the players like this?

Not money, but coins.

If you just fill in the five-digit number and give it to me, your dying will will rise.

It's a bad hobby. Didn't you have something to see with the boss anyway?

Cheon Yu-seong, who was watching, clicked his tongue.

Oh, that's it. This is this. I'm not forcing you, you're just asking Teresa for her opinion? Besides, you're not going out of the ruins, are you?

Yes. The purpose of my coming here has already failed.

Then, go on your way quietly. Don't sprinkle red pepper powder on a warm deal for nothing.

Jinhyuk waved his hand as if he was annoyed.

Then Cheon Yu-seong made an even more pathetic expression.

...sometimes I think about it. I wonder if I can become strong by being vicious like you.

this child?

Whoa. Okay. Let's not talk.

Saying it, I'm the only one who loses.

Besides, it wasn't wrong.

Jinhyuk sighed and opened his mouth to Teresa.

So. What are you going to do?

"If I give you a coin will you rescue the raid with me?"

I can't promise much, but I'll make sure you don't feel like you're wasting at least 10,000 coins.

ten thousand coins.

It's an absurd request that anyone hears it and starts swearing at it.

Those who have collected 10,000 coins at this point must have been counted.

However, if he could save the entire raid, it was an amount he could pay.

However, there's only one thing that bothers me... .

Aren't you afraid, Jinhyuk?

It's not a normal raid, it's a situation where you have to face the apex of a species.

Coins when you die.

All relics are useless.

nevertheless.

Well. Should I be afraid?

Jinhyuk smiled strangely.

so casual

A smile as if he knew what the outcome would be.

" "

Teresa pursed her lips.

A statement closer to arrogance rather than confidence.

But why?

pounding! pounding! pounding!

Teresa's heart pounded faintly with strange anticipation.

Now you have to choose.

Are you going to follow the theory of probability or... .

Should I trust my intuition?

That was when the trouble continued.

I'll just go for it. It's going to take a while to break through the Guardian.

Cheon Yuseong turned around with his iron sword drawn.

Ah, one thing.

Then I paused for a moment as I remembered something.

If it's hard to make a decision, listen carefully.

He glanced at Jinhyuk with a slightly displeased and displeased expression.

I don't know if that guy can defeat Jinjo.

Since it was a third party standing by, it was impossible to guarantee a win.

However.

Because he was the one who shared swords countless times.

And because I know you better than anyone.

Only one thing could be predicted.

If that guy can't get over it, no other player in existence can defeat Jinjo.

swordsman of the past.

The player who will become the future swordsman recognized it.

Who is the best player among the players currently in the Tower of Trials?

And if you can play with that player with 10,000 coins.

Also that it is never a loss-making business.

It was a silly self-talk. Of course, I'm not the one making the decision.

Cheon Yu-seong, who murmured, moved the stopped steps again.

...the advice, thanks.

Teresa nodded her head.

And as if determined, he slightly bent his knees toward Jinhyuk.

I will make a contract. Please, fight with me.

[You have accepted the Quest. (2/2 people)]

[Monsters go to sleep.]

[The trap stops working.]

kukuku kuk!

Various traps and monsters that protected the entire ruins were silent.

Thanks to you, the road went pretty smoothly.

Because it condensed a journey that would have taken at least several weeks into hours.

[Mana increases by +12.]

Jinhyuk slowly absorbed the 'frozen tears' that Teresa had thawed.

[Frozen Tears]

Acquisition Difficulty: SS

Absorbable mana: 100

Description: This is the essence that can be obtained from 'End of the World' on the 7th floor of the Tower of Trials. It greatly increases mana when absorbed, but if it does not go through a specific refining process, it inflicts fatal wounds on the user.]

' It's really fun.'

12 stats.

In terms of level, it means that you have raised level 4.

Jinhyuk felt a markedly changed mana with his whole body.

When 'Tomb of the Sword' was activated, it was painful as if the whole blood vessel was going to be torn apart.

Now the pain has eased.

That's why everyone seems to be doing mana, mana.

'The total amount is 100, so if you can absorb all of this... .'

You will be able to freely use the unique abilities and skills of other rankers, as well as Cheon Yuseong's 'Sword Grave' and Teresa's 'Blessing of the Stars'.

'Teresa's defrosting is limited to 12 stats, so for the time being, I'll have to be satisfied with this.'

12, 18, 30, 40.

A total of 4 steps.

Depending on the skill that can alleviate the cold, the amount of Yang Saber that can be absorbed varies.

This means that you need a person with a higher skill level or a special item to go to the next level.

'Well, I'll think about this later.'

Right now, you need to focus on what's right in front of you.

Jinhyuk followed the memories of the past in his head.

Countless challenges and failures.

And the only bow found at the end.

also.

No matter how you think about it, there is only one way to defeat Elise.

It was never an easy thorny road.

I just have to break through it somehow.

Not much left now.

The passage started getting wider and wider.