Episode 129
129. Episode 129
“That man… … !”
“Shh.”
Se-un covered Yasha’s mouth in a hurry.
It is unacceptable to be caught intruding without knowing the enemy’s identity or capabilities.
Judging by the atmosphere, she seemed to know the man’s identity.
Fortunately, the man was so focused on praying that he didn’t notice their presence.
Se-Woon, who was lowering his posture at the edge of the barrier, asked the man in a small voice so as not to be caught.
“Do you know him?”
“I am a sorcerer from Skabe City. No, I used to be a sorcerer.”
“That means not now.”
“Yes. He was once the most capable sorcerer in the city, but he was banished from the city many years ago.”
“The reason is?”
“I haven’t heard the details, but… … I heard they were trying to use the city’s lower classes to create soldiers to fight against sandstorms.”
“soldier?”
“To be exact, it is said that he intended to kill the lower class people and make something with their lives.”
The sand city of Skabe that Seun remembers was not a very fertile city. Because of the nature of the desert, drinking water and food were very scarce.
As a result, there naturally exists a poor class called the lower class on the outskirts of the city.
From their perspective, they were desperately trying to survive, but to others, they were treated as beings that polluted the city.
To create soldiers who can kill those people and stop the sandstorm.
It was a suggestion that any lord of a corrupted nature would nod to.
Because the sandstorms that come once a year are like a curse to the people of Skabe.
Fortunately, however, the lord of this place seems to be different, as he rejected the sorcerer’s offer and drove him out of the city.
“What is that statue?”
“I don’t know either. I think I’ve seen it somewhere… … .”
While Yasha was pondering, Seun carefully observed the statue.
Its overall appearance was similar to that of a quadrupedal beast, and it felt as if it had been covered in thick liquid.
Even though it is a statue, the dripping liquid is clearly expressed.
That appearance is just like… … .
‘no way.’
The last time I saw Seun before he returned.
It resembled an outer garment.
However, Se-un soon shook his head.
Before returning, Seun had never seen the existence of Outer even once while climbing up to the 92nd floor.
Moreover, although I read hundreds or thousands of books in places called the treasure trove of knowledge, the information on the outer world was limited to only a few books.
Even those were just abstract contents.
It makes no sense that such an outer would be sealed on a mere 10th floor.
While Se-un was shaking his head, Yasha opened his mouth as if something had occurred to him.
“Oh, I think I saw a similar mural in Naeseong.”
“mural?”
“It’s the wall of legend I told you about earlier. The monster that came out of there had a similar shape to that statue.”
“Then why does that sorcerer pray to the monster?”
“I don’t know that either.”
A statue of a sorcerer driven out of the city and a monster in a sandstorm.
Although he didn’t know the details, if Se-un’s intuition was not wrong, one thing was clear.
That he is plotting something here to take revenge on the city people who chased him out.
“Maybe they’re trying to break the seal.”
“Surely not. If we do that, our city will… … .”
“That must be what you were aiming for. If the seal is weakening because of that sorcerer, doesn’t that explain all the strange things that have happened so far?”
“… … Yes. The timing is perfect.”
“Let’s ask him directly for more details.”
“If you want to have a conversation, I’ll take the initiative. We’re not close, but I know him well enough to know him, so I’ll listen to your conversation.”
“No, stay here.”
“yes?”
“If possible, I would like to have a conversation after seizing the opportunity.”
Ss …
Se-un’s body became blurry.
She, who had been watching Se-woon from the side, also looked surprised at Se-woon’s appearance suddenly becoming blurry.
-Kilkergasik’s stealth technique is strengthened through internal energy.
Apply your inner strength to the art of stealth to maximize its abilities.
I move my feet very slowly, blending in with the golden sand.
Even though I was walking on the soft, sinking sand, not even the slightest sound was heard.
‘There are no magic traps around, and now is the time to focus on prayer.’
I finished searching the surroundings with the search magic.
All you have to do is quietly approach the man from behind and use the Killker’s assassination technique to stab him in the neck with a blade.
From that moment on, all you had to do was find out what the man was up to, even if it meant threatening him.
The peaceful dialogue Yasha spoke of?
There was no way that something like that was possible for someone who had already been driven out of the city and was preparing for revenge.
If you try to do something stupid instead of spitting out information, just slit your throat on the spot.
‘3m.’
The man’s back came closer.
As the distance narrowed, the man’s mutterings began to be heard little by little.
“Oh, the Absolute Being who came down from the universe and covered the earth. Please cover the desert once again and bring true fear to us… … .”
Although there were some words that were difficult to understand here and there, I was able to understand about half of them, perhaps thanks to the system’s correction.
Just before reaching the back of his neck, the image of the outerwear spontaneously appeared in Se-woon’s mind.
The flowing stone statues, the words the sorcerer was reciting. All of these things were pointing to the outer world.
But now was not the time to worry about such things.
Just as Se-un came to his senses and calmly drew his sword, he was about to place it against the man’s Adam’s apple.
“… … In that great name, grant me the power to eliminate the intruder who dares to disturb your sanctuary.”
Kwaaaaah!
A pillar of sand rose up before my eyes.
Did he already notice Seun’s existence?
As we avoided the pillars and spread them apart, we saw the figure of a sorcerer who had stopped praying and was looking at Seun through the settled sand.
He was picking up his cane that he had left on the floor while praying, and the cane also had the appearance of a tree melting away.
“You immoral person. Why do you disturb me?”
-The constellation, ‘The Crow with its Head Down’ frowns, sensing an extremely impure aura.
-Constellation, ‘The Hungry Prince’ starts to retch, saying that he smells something fishy.
-The constellation, ‘The Serpent Surrounding Time’, flicks its tongue and tries to figure out the identity of the energy.
Eight newly raised sand pillars swayed like legs.
It seemed as if there was a Kraken, a sea monster, beneath the desert.
The constellations that had been watching Seun also began to show reactions that were completely different from before.
Up until now, no matter how strong the boss monster was, they would only show interest, but just by looking at their reactions, you could tell that the opponent was something special.
“Jebus Seru, please stop for a moment!”
Just before a full-scale battle broke out, Yasha, who had been hiding on the outskirts of the barrier at Seun’s request, rushed out.
Naturally, the eyes of the sorcerer called Zebus Serura also turned to Yasha.
“Do you remember me? I am Yasha, the commander of the South Gate.”
“Oh, I remember. He was a wonderfully loyal child who was favored by the lord.”
“Please stop now. If you report to the lord, Seru will not be safe either.”
“Haha, it’s not safe.”
“Instead, if you stop this scheme and turn yourself in, I will put my name on it and help you to be treated as normal as possible. So… … .”
“Sure, it’s annoying to have to report now. But, you. You’re mistaken.”
Ss …
The sands of the desert stirred.
The transparent barrier that had been blocking the sandstorm began to fill with sand from the ground.
In an instant, a wall of sand was completed, blocking all directions.
At this, the sorcerer raised his staff with a wicked smile.
“There’s no need to report it in the first place, so I won’t be bothered.”
-The Treasure Trove of Greed has been opened.
[ Sand wall ]
– A magic that changes the defensive magic of the Yellow Tower to suit special situations. It has less defensive power than general earth magic, but has excellent flexibility.
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
Just as the power of water magic was enhanced on the riverside, sand magic is also best used here, where there are sand grains everywhere.
The sand pillar that was approaching while wiggling collided with the sand wall Seun had created.
Grains of sand were scattered everywhere, and a hazy cloud of sand dust arose.
“Wow, it’s sand magic. I wondered how you got through the sandstorm, but it looks like that kid brought some skilled mercenaries with him.”
-The ‘Sand Wall’ becomes more solid according to the principle of the Yellow Tower.
Kwakwakwa!!
Eight sand pillars pounded the sand wall.
The sand pillars attacked Seun by climbing over or bypassing the wall as if they were alive, so Seun had to create sand walls one after another.
The sand pillars were too guiding for them to escape, and the wind that covered the barrier with sand left them with too little room to escape.
‘If it’s like this, then I have to kill the sorcerer.’
It didn’t seem like avoiding it would lead to an answer.
When I saw the sorcerer’s relaxed expression, I didn’t think his strength would decline or anything if he held on like this.
Seun raised his hand and pointed at the sorcerer.
– The gaze of the time begins to stare at ‘Jabus Seru’.
No matter how strong the opponent was, if you use the power of jealousy, you can reduce their strength, and conversely, raise Seun’s strength.
After a brief standoff, we will launch a counterattack as soon as the opportunity arises.
That’s what I thought, but as soon as I used the power, the sorcerer’s expression changed.
“Wow, what a strange power. Is it the absorption of power?”
So far, no one has ever noticed the power of jealousy as soon as it is used. Everyone only feels something strange after the power has drained to some extent.
But the author was different.
As soon as he was designated as the target of authority, he not only noticed the change, but he also had a relaxed expression on his face.
“Haha, it seems you’re not an ordinary mercenary. Your life will end here because of that kid.”
Now that his power has been revealed, it doesn’t seem like the opponent will be able to buy time as Seun wishes.
Seun quickly ran between the sand wall and the pillars to avoid his opponent’s sight.
Pillars of sand crashed down from above and struck from the front.
If I hadn’t exerted my powers to the limit, I would have been caught in that sand pillar a long time ago.
‘Got it!’
Se-Woon, who was running at an incredible speed, soon arrived right in front of the sorcerer.
However, his expression was a bit uncomfortable as he smiled leisurely, but that didn’t mean he could stop attacking.
-The third technique of the Blood Wolf Sword Technique, Blood Wolf Attack, is strengthened through internal energy.
Kwaaaaang!!
The red wolf swept through the sorcerer.
Sharp claws and long fangs pierced the sorcerer’s abdomen and tore at his limbs.
His form collapsed in an ugly state after being attacked.
however…….
‘It failed.’
The sensation felt while riding the sword was not the sensation of cutting a person.
A feeling of emptiness, as if one had dug through sand.
The feeling was right, there was just a pile of sand on the floor.
And from his other side came the sorcerer’s leisurely voice.
– The gaze of the time does not feel jealousy towards ‘Jabus Seru’.
-The power of jealousy is quelled.
‘what?’
The power of jealousy that had been hope was quelled.
You don’t feel jealous?
That meant that the sorcerer was weaker than Seun in every way.
However, from Se-Woon’s perspective, who was actually dealing with him, it didn’t feel that way at all.
The opponent is strong. Se-Woon, who has long since surpassed the level of lower-tier players, cannot avoid a hard time.
But why on earth is the power of jealousy not manifested?
At that time, the power of jealousy, the master of that great power, spoke to Seun.
-The constellation, ‘The Serpent Surrounding Time’, has faintly grasped the identity of the energy.
– The constellation, ‘The Serpent Surrounding Time’, turns its gaze away, saying that the object of its power is wrong.
fantasy,
