Chapter 33: Tier 2 (1)

Chapter 33: Tier 2 (1)

Given such a pattern, if you successfully attack the spine, it would be quite easy to kill the second-tier Boss in reality.

I see.

Of course, as I mentioned, the second-tier Boss is a bit larger than the first-tier Boss, so you definitely need to be cautious.

Immediately after, Kim Hyunwoo, who had told Elena that he would move her to another room once it was cleaned, explained the second tier to her in detail.

First of all, the information on the second tier is as mentioned, but do you have any questions or parts you dont understand?

Youve explained the information well, so I dont have any misunderstandings but can I ask another question?

Elena responded to Kim Hyunwoos following question.

Another question?

Yes.

What is it this time?

Elena cautiously opened her mouth at Kim Hyunwoos curious look.

Um, have you, My Lord, ever entered the Labyrinth?

Ah.

Upon her question, Kim Hyunwoo quickly grasped the intent behind her question and pondered for a moment before answering.

To be precise, I have entered and strategized in the Labyrinth with the heroes.

To be more precise, rather than entering the Labyrinth myself, I merely controlled the heroes through a smartphone or PC screen and fought.

Realizing that telling Elena this fact would only confuse her and offer no benefit, Kim Hyunwoo responded accordingly.

You entered the Labyrinth yourself?

Yes, Im quite good at commanding, actually. Well, theres no immediate need for me to enter right now, so I wont.

Kim Hyunwoo said this and suddenly thought,

Maybe I should accompany them from the fourth tier onwards.

Naturally, Kim Hyunwoo intended to continue exploring the Labyrinth even after breaking through the third tier and creating a Labyrinth city.

Breaking through the third tier was merely the minimum condition for creating a Labyrinth city; to activate it, conquering as many tiers as possible was crucial.

And to explore the tiers below the third, Kim Hyunwoo needed to descend into the Labyrinth himself.

Unlike the third tier in the game, where you could reach the Boss zone by just setting the heroes on auto-battle,

the fourth tier requires actual strategy even when just fighting regular mobs to advance.

Actually, it would be better if I could control it through a smartphone screen like before.

Unfortunately, it seems Loria cannot do that much, so Kim Hyunwoo, unable to find a way to give orders from outside by the time he descends to the fourth tier, was mentally preparing for that.

I need to become stronger to protect you, My Lord.

Hearing Elenas voice while thinking, Kim Hyunwoo belatedly remembered they were in conversation and responded.

Its good if everyone becomes stronger. If you become stronger, I can go into the Labyrinth without much worry. But dont overdo it. You are gradually becoming stronger, and by that time, other heroes will also-

I will definitely become stronger. So that I can protect you by myself.

Elena spoke as if making a declaration in response to Kim Hyunwoos words.Read latest chapters at novelhall.com Only

Yes, well Id be grateful. As I said, if you become stronger, I can descend into the Labyrinth with a bit less worry.

Realizing the conversation was slightly off, Kim Hyunwoo made a strange expression but soon nodded.

Soon after deciding through their conversation to descend to the second tier the next day, Kim Hyunwoo, who had watched Elena leave the office, opened her information window.

Hero Name: Elena

Title: X

Stars: 2 Stars

Affection: (Measuring)

-Stats-

Strength: 32

Therefore, Giral immediately headed towards the place where he felt her presence to meet Merilda.

After some time, when Giral arrived at a cliff with craters scattered around,

Giral could see Merilda.

?

He could see Merilda?

??

Giral looked at Merilda, who was facing away from him, with a face full of questions, or more accurately, full of astonishment.

Even without seeing her face, the reason for his astonishment was immediately clear.

Her tail, is it wagging?

Swaying gently side to side.

Because Merildas tail was swaying gently from side to side.

Basically, the tail of a beastfolk expresses the owners various emotions.

And a wagging tail like that usually means they are in a very good mood.

No, beyond just being in a good mood, its practically saying Im utterly delighted.

Giral wore an incredulous expression.

That was because he had never seen Merildas tail move before, as it was always dragging on the ground unless she was shaking off blood.

Moreover, the tail of the inscrutable leader, who always seemed indifferent to everything with her listless eyes, wagging like that made Girals jaw drop without him realizing.

At that moment.

Swish-

!

Giral looked into the eyes of Merilda, who had turned her head.

There, instead of the tired, indifferent eyes that were always unfeeling to everything, he saw her red eyes, listless yet with a hint of vitality returning.

At that moment, Giral was surprised once again.

Have you come?

Gasp.

At Merildas calm, yet slightly revitalized voice, he let out a gasp without realizing.

Giral had been with Red Eyes for a very long time, but he had never been greeted by her before.

No, aside from being told to just fill the numbers when he was recruited into Red Eyes, Giral had hardly ever spoken with her.

But now, she had greeted him?

And not in an unemotional voice, but rather welcomingly?

Of course, Merilda had greeted him without much thought, but Giral, seeing this side of her for the first time, froze, wondering if the being before him might be someone other than Merilda.

Merilda, turning her gaze back, looked at the territory in a very good mood.

The Absolute Ruler of Darkness who had come to pick a fight out of the blue a few days ago, or the insolent hero who had bad-mouthed her, had already vanished from her mind.

Instead, the wolf recalled the words Kim Hyunwoo had uttered earlier as she looked at him.

Yes, she was quite reliable. After all, shes the first hero, so I have a bit of a soft spot for her.

And then.

Maybe, just maybe now could be the time-

An uncontrollable hope began to grow little by little in Merildas heart

Really-

little by little.