CH 240

. Return of Heroes (1)

'Go... .'

Jinhyuk pondered the name slowly.

It is one of the 7 major guilds, and is a medium-sized force that has been rapidly growing in recent years.

Naturally, he had received love calls from various factions in the tower, and he knew that he was in earnest by selecting 'Moorim' among them.

By the way.

That they dealt with Belmarijel.

There are two cases.

One has a higher level than those who were put into the siege in Moorim.

In other words, the master, who is the longest writer of each clan, provided support.

Or, the ranker 'Nirasha' who leads the Gandhara Guild is stronger than expected.

If the latter is the case, it would mean that Nirasha is growing at a greater rate than most of its inhabitants.

The two factions are in a state of truce for a while to deal with the damage caused by the Demon Clan's manifestation. This is where things get fun.

Maybe an interesting event will happen before we go to the 15th floor where the Wailing Witch is.

Of course, there is also the performance that can be gained through it.

Mr. Pesis. Is this, you can't check other people's rankings?

"Originally, there are conditions, but for Jinhyuk-sama, I will give you a special one-time service. May I show you Nirasha player?"

Please.

As Jinhyuk nodded, another status window appeared.

[Nirasha (275th)]

275th place... .

It is located quite high.

Moreover, this ranking is constantly changing, so there is a possibility that it will go up further in the future.

Thank you. It helped me a lot.

Ah, but as far as I know, I've heard that Wol-young, Boon, and Andria are also there, but you can't see them?

Pesis once again looked around the group.

"They were away for a while because they had work to finish."

If there's something to finish...?

It's a personal matter. Maybe we'll see each other by the time we get to the Imperial Palace, so don't worry too much.

Hmm, something seems to be happening. Okay. I won't ask any more questions. As long as we can meet, I don't care.

Then, let's start slowly. Monsters often appear here at night, so it's quite dangerous.

Jinhyuk glanced through the trees.

It is quiet now, but at night the large species will wake up and begin to be active.

So, if you don't want to get caught up in trouble, you need to get out of this forest before that.

sure.

No one will ever be able to get out of this forest, though.

In the darkness illuminated by the faint moonlight.

Heh heh heh heh heh heh heh.

Namgungcheon was running through the forest like crazy.

His breathing became sharp and his whole body was wet with sweat and blood, but he couldn't stop his feet for even a moment.

Shh.

Suck!

Many shadows continue to narrow the siege.

All of the colleagues who had already run away from the side had disappeared.

whether somewhere else I don't even know if he's dead or not.

But, I don't have time to worry about that.

The only thing that mattered now was that we had to move even a little further.

I... this Namgungchun! I can't die in vain... like this.

He survived to go upstairs.

The useless ones are mercilessly thrown away, and the useful ones are used... .

Finally got to this place.

By the way.

All of that had gone to waste.

That's because there's only one damn guy named Kang Jin-hyuk!

I'll kill you. Next time, I'm sure... I'm going to take all the Moorim people from the five generations and old file rooms and take them by the throat!

It was at that moment when Namgungcheon, who hid behind a tree, was biting his molars.

No, there is nothing next for you.

A low, beautiful voice echoed through the air.

this voice. no doubt

It was the same woman who kept attacking her colleagues.

Don't just make a cowardly surprise, show yourself right now!

"It's cowardly well, it might look like that to your eyes."

In the forest, a woman with short white hair and red eyes appeared.

The boss of the 5th floor, and the owner of a large base called the psychiatric ward.

It was Andrea.

It was a monster... Was it? Why did the boss monster go under the human?

What does race have to do with following someone?

Because I know that the boss has high self-esteem. It just doesn't make sense to go under a human lower than himself.

It's funny. The very fact that he thinks he's lower than me.

As a player, with the force that leads the boss monsters on each floor.

The judgment ability to design a situation and make a general plan is not at the level that falls under the category of human beings.

No, no one in the tower would be able to defeat Jinhyuk.

For Jinhyuk... It was because he had the strange power to transcend shame and force the outcome of victory.

"More than anything else, Jinhyuk saved my life that was to be sacrificed after living a miserable life as a fanatic."

He received a favor that he could not repay even if he repaid it throughout his life.

There was no need for any other reason for Andria to raise her sword.

Wow!

Namgungcheon faltered and backed away from the vicious spurt of death.

But that, too, was no way out.

There is no way out.

A low, heavy voice heard from behind.

Wolyeong, who activated 'Shadow Kill', slowly soared from the shadows cast on the trees.

The sword light spit out a cold light in his eyes.

Moreover, all of a sudden, a large number of masked people surrounded the branches of the trees.

white and shade

There is no escape from this.

Ugh...

In the perfectly formed siege, Namgungcheon's body began to tremble like an aspen.

The crime of pointing the sword at the master. And the sin of shaving the master with his dirty mouth. Everyone deserves death.

Wol-young's sword turned forward.

At the same time.

Andria also held a sharp dagger in reverse.

Wait, wait a minute. Let's negotiate... Let's talk. Say what you want. Money? Or power? I'll listen to anything. So please...!

Namgungcheon begged for his life urgently.

No matter what his pride or what, his mind was filled with only the thought that he had to live.

However.

I do not need it.

I don't like it.

The only thing that came back was a cold refusal.

And that's it.

Whoops!

Scratch!

Ahhhhhh!

It was the last of Namgungcheon, who led the Chinese guild and eventually abandoned the Chinese guild.

after a few days Jinhyeok and his party were able to arrive at the capital of the empire.

It was a really long journey.

In particular, it was the most painful to deal with sweet potatoes and Elise's dreadful eating habits.

'I thought I was familiar with cooking, but I was mistaken. I wonder if the camouflage contains subspace inventory... .'

Jinhyuk, waking up from a terrible nightmare, let out a small sigh.

All suffering is now over.

A magnificent shadow awaits them who have prevented a great disaster.

And to prove it.

As Jinhyuk entered the castle gate, great cheers resounded.

Wow!

Wow! Heroes! Those who saved the Empire!

I'm Shadow. Welcome!

Thousands of people flocked to see Jinhyuk and the rest of the party along the way.

The guards managed to block it, but the heat of the citizens was so hot that it reached a situation where it was almost impossible to control.

Is the one in front the hero who captured the Demon Clan?

Hmm. Well, the guy in the back looks more like a hero? Doesn't it just give an estimate just by looking at his appearance?

Actually, the person in front of me is so normal. On the other hand, that male knight is like a cold Fragment figure... How could he be like that?

It's a beggar and a prince, haha!

The lady in the third row from the right and the uncle in the seventh row from the left. The last little boy who looks about 7 years old.

Everyone remembered it wisely.

If the security guards visit you sooner or later, think it's because of what you just said.

It was when Jinhyuk was writing his name on the death note inside.

Do you care what those people say?

Elise, who was next to him, grinned.

No at all. I don't care at all. Just to take a look at your face. We might see you again later.

Humans don't have the eyes to see. I think yours is better than the pretentious swordsman.

hoo. Why is this guy saying all the right things?

It's amazing. Do you have anything you want to eat?

" it's not like that no. Yes, buy me something delicious later."

Alice smiled bitterly and nodded her head.

There's a lot of hard work, so I'll make sure you're full when you go outside the tower.

Jinhyuk, who was slightly relieved, began to speak slowly again.

Then suddenly... .

' ?'

I felt a strange look in the crowd.

Jinhyuk quickly turned his head.

However, I couldn't figure out what the real sense of discomfort was.

It was because the slightest gaze was buried in the multitude of people.

For a brief moment, the thought of spying on Gandhara's side crossed his mind, but Jinhyuk quickly erased the possibility.

If you were a player, you wouldn't be able to control your stance so skillfully.

Above all else, the aura I felt a while ago was so familiar.

Like .

Just like the energy I felt from Alice.

When I thought about it that far, my whole body became tense.

' Maybe, there is another vampire.'

There is no other way to explain it.

There is a high probability that this is Jinjo, not an ordinary vampire.

Of course, there is a purpose to target Elise, but rather than that, it is probably 'that' in the Empire.

It must have come to secure... .

" "

why?

No. I think I was a little sensitive. I must have been tired from coming a long way.

Jinhyuk spoke again as if it was nothing special.

There's no need to worry about Elise here now.

At least not now.

After passing through the long shadow procession leading up to the Imperial Palace, the place we arrived at was a splendid audience hall.

The people I saw when I came to the Empire were waiting for Jinhyuk.

The haggard old man sitting on the throne was the Emperor of the Empire, Reinhard III.

And on either side of him stood the Duke of Weinstein and Penheimer.

I was waiting. I must have suffered a lot.

Powerless lines came out of Reinhardt's mouth.

Still, it's a lot better than the first time.

Unlike at the time when his eyes were dead, losing hope that he could protect the imperial power, there was a faint light in the emperor's pupils.

'I will make that dream come true soon. Not only for you, but also for me.'

[Gain the trust of the Emperor Reinhard III and lead the Empire on the road to complete prosperity.]

[If successful, the third perk for 'the first to conquer the tower' will be unlocked.]

win-win relationship.

To get the third perk, you must be on the same ship with the Emperor.

'In that sense, it is necessary to show some etiquette.'

In the original non-gong haengjang, this is the way to get extra points.

This is especially true for nobles who like pomp and showiness.

Recalling a scene he often saw in movies, Jinhyuk politely knelt down on one knee.

I knew it.

As expected, a slight smile appeared on the emperor's face.

You are worthy of commendation for your contribution to securing the fortress and building the majesty of the empire from the vicious Demon Clans. Therefore, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you.

Finally, the long-awaited reward of the emperor was revealed.

Jinhyuk swallowed dry saliva.