CH 223

. Citadel of Giants (2)

The place where Ellis and T-Bone headed was the formation of the Empire.

As an empire boasting enormous wealth, the Titans and other knights, as well as thousands of infantry troops, were placed under the valley.

Haha... it's really far away. Even that anemone-like guy. How can you send me here for making one mistake? Do you think common sense makes sense?

Alice took a deep breath.

Speech full of anger.

Because he had been moving for nearly five hours, his fatigue was at its peak.

Dalgrak. I also have the same thoughts as Lady Master.

Lady Master? Me?

Yes. Aren't you the master's hostess?

hostess .

Alice pondered the word slowly.

Hmm big! It's been called by several titles, but it's not a bad word. Well, a dignified being like me needs a title that suits it.

Um, I think the person called the saint would be a little higher if it was elegant. I'm also looking for people around me through the Master, but the word elegant is the one that suits him...

Hey .

Yes?

Would you like to make gomtang at all? Do you think the bone broth will come out very thick?

Elise slowly raised the mana.

kukukuku!

Drops of red blood the size of a fist slowly began to spin around the T-Bone.

" Woah, as expected, compared to Lady Master-sama, there's no comparison between a saint and anything.

Yeah. I'm glad I realized it now.

Elise, who had a very high nose, scattered the mana she had gathered.

Then, perhaps feeling a little relieved, he hummed and walked towards the barracks where the main army of the Empire was gathered.

Of course, he didn't forget to wear a mask that symbolized Unknown.

In this case, Elise was only a substitute for Unknown.

There were minor incidents with the guards guarding the entrance, but Elise finished the job peacefully.

The place they arrived at was the private tent of the nobleman who was appointed commander-in-chief in this expedition.

...So. Tomorrow night, the barrier that spreads across the giants' stronghold will weaken, so aim for that moment. Is this what you mean?

Servant sent by the Duke of Weinstein.

Count Hovier.

He was an impressive man with a double chin and a golden mustache.

It is even more impressive to chew the whole chicken on the table.

That's right. If you don't want to lose your players to the Moorim, you'd better hurry. They seem to have noticed the barrier, too.

It's a barrier...

Hovier stroked his beard.

It was a story that stinks in many ways, but I couldn't just ignore it.

This is because the dance that the masked opponent showed against the giants at the fortress wall was so great.

'The character Kang Jin-hyuk is difficult to deal with, so even the Duke told us to keep our distance. Interest rates are not well understood yet.'

what tendencies you have.

Or, is there room for conciliation?

I mean, no one thought about it.

'If I could join you... .'

if so.

Recruitment of the Archmage could be recognized as much as obtaining a fortress of giants.

After all, isn't it the wizard who boasts the best firepower in long-distance battles?

Along with knights and titans, it was a high-class power that took charge of the three axes of the empire, so its value could not be measured in numbers.

'Even if the opponent has an excellent grade, if we have the trump card we prepared, we can prepare for any variable.'

The worries didn't last long.

I appreciate the information about the fortress. By the way. I heard that you are with a person named Kang Jin-hyuk, is that true?

That's right. They're mutually supportive. They've become mean-spirited these days.

Hmm. That's a bit odd.

What's strange?

As Elise tilted her head, Hovier continued speaking as if waiting.

I don't know why I'm with him, but there must be a limit to the price that one player can offer. How much more, why does a great archmage like you need to be bound by one individual?

Hovier indirectly emphasized that empires can offer a lot.

If you can lift your opponent up and at the same time let them know that you have a brighter future.

will definitely come over

'How dare you refuse our offer?'

And at that very moment.

You mean that if I'm with you, my wish can come true?

The answer he had been waiting for came out of his mouth.

this has passed

Of course. Whatever you want, we will surely make it happen.

Hovier proudly opened his chest.

By the way.

The crowd.

Alice quietly shook her head.

What do you mean. It's unreasonable.

You can never make my wish come true. Oh...don't hurt your self-esteem. It's not just you, but the others as well.

...It's amazing. I don't know how much capability we have, but we are the largest power in the middle of the Tower. The Empire.

You don't even know what I want? Again, it's impossible for you.

Honestly, are you saying that a human named Kang Jin-hyuk can do what we can't do? Only that one person can do it?

Countless troops and abundant territory.

And a great empire built on it.

Is it absurd to put that overwhelming power and one human on the same scale?

However.

Elise answered in a tone more confident than ever.

"Even if I bring you all together, I won't even reach that guy's toes."

The strongest and worst ranker.

A player who silently faces upwards without losing confidence at any moment.

If there is anyone who can make my wish come true in this tower...

A soft smile fell on Alice's lips.

It's only one of those guys.

Time passed quickly.

Let's get closer to the time Jinhyuk predicted.

The Empire and the Moorim, both sides of the formation, put all the nerves on high.

As Wolyeong and Elise said, they really had to make sure that the barriers of the fortress were weakening.

- This time, I'll definitely cut the damn giant king's head and get his base.

-Empire must be cleared from the map before Heavenly Demon Protestantism is completely out. Only then will you win the battle against the Heavenly Demon.

with each other thinking differently.

I waited for midnight to come.

And when the full moon is completely full.

huuuuuuoooooooooooooooooooo

The transparent membrane around the citadel began to shake slightly.

no doubt

Something is wrong with the barrier.

Send the titans! We'll figure out which curse has been dispelled, and then send the main force immediately!

Hoveir screamed for his throat to burst.

Each lord, organize a detached corps with a focus on the climax. If you can solve the barrier, you will be able to capture the fortress in half a day.

Sullin Baek and Cheon Namgoong also quickly judged the situation and made a decision.

A huge war cloud fell over the forest that had been immersed in silence.

same time.

Jinhyuk headed to the fortress of giants alone.

As I entered the barrier, a strange sense of incongruity entangled my whole body.

[You fall into a status ailment!]

[The sense of front and back is distorted.]

[Part of the curse was not triggered due to the 7-star barrier 'mana's rift'.]

[If you go deep inside, there is a risk of stacking additional curses.]

Yesterday, all day long, I thought I was going to die while painting a barrier to weaken the 'Paradise Lost of Dreams'.

Second, the lack of time or materials.

This is because it was very difficult to find a gap in the 12-star barrier.

'The dismantled curse seems to be a curse in which the skill is activated at random.'

It was a bit disappointing that we couldn't prevent the most difficult curse, the distortion of the front, back, left and right senses... .

Does not matter.

After all, this alone would be enough bait to catch the Empire and Moorim.

Jinhyuk tapped the giant's calf in front of him.

You know? If by any chance, I had an excellent grade, such as calling the guards by telling a false code...

Well, don't worry.

Don't worry. If that's the case, I'll just make your Junior II unusable a second time.

" "

The gait of a giant who walks haphazardly is unusual.

It must have been a serious blow to an area that shouldn't have been hit.

Techriosh.

A deep, low voice rang out.

A secret route that can only be opened through the mouths of giants.

That's why I captured a giant who was scouting around yesterday.

kukukuku!

A gap was created in a part of the citadel, which was only several hundred meters high, through which a giant could barely enter.

Indeed, this is why inside information is the best law.

I, I... I've done everything I have to do. I'll stop now.

The giant slowly stepped back.

Ummm. I'm sorry, but that's going to be a bit of a problem. It's because I'm careful not to leave any regrets.

Wait, no, I did this. Are you going to kill me?

You're a giant and I'm a human. It's natural to have a kill-and-kill relationship in the first place. Above all, you're going to notify the security forces as soon as I get in.

Exchanging affection is a story that is possible only with a person who deserves it.

Not like you, who can hit the back of the head at any time.

Hey, hey!

The giant, terrified, tried to run away with his back exposed.

He was still shouting and trying to warn his colleagues.

However.

Awkward!

No words could be uttered from the frozen vocal cords.

It's a pretty quaint statue.

Jinhyuk muttered as he looked at the 7m-sized ice cube.

The front, back, left and right senses were distorted, but there was no flaw in the fragments made of glacier modeling.

As if that kind of restriction was nothing.

right then

kuuuooh!

thud! thud! thud!

I felt a pretty heavy vibration.

The enemy... it is!

Humans are coming in swarms!

Tell the king. Enemies are coming!

A harsh shout pierced the eardrums half a beat later.

Finally, the two powers grabbed the bait.

The Empire, the Moorim, and even the giants.

The pieces of the chessboard began to move in earnest.

'I have to hurry too.'

Jinhyuk took a slightly awkward step.

It looks like it still needs a little more time to get used to.

jerk.

How long has it been since you walked down the aisle like that?

I wondered if my jet-black vision would gradually brighten, and then a dazzling brilliance came out.

Garden full of golden roses.

And a white tree standing in the middle of it.

As if expressing the last paradise lost in the apocalypse, the scene was only able to arouse admiration.

But.

Even in the breathtaking beauty, Jinhyuk's expression was hardened.

creepy... .

The sensations all over his body became extremely hot.

My nerves burned and I could even feel the flow of every cell.

No one else knew, but Jinhyuk knew.

How dangerous it is to be in front of this tree.

[Coin Exchange is open.]

If that's the case, all that's left is to make a minimum defense.

Jinhyuk quickly scanned the items on the exchange.

among these .

You need to find the Hidden Piece that will break through this difficulty.