Episode 100
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Twenty minutes ago, at 5:20 p.m.
“[Trust me, I won’t break!]”
Healer’s 4th rank divine prayer, ‘Veil of Trust’.
As the translucent membrane is quickly created, boom! The collision is canceled out.
The arms of the carapace demon bounced off my head. Its angry roar brushed my ears.
Without delay, Baek Do-hyeon thrust his sword into the back of the guy’s neck, located between his shells.
grasp!
Blood gushed out like a fountain, wetting the air. The collapsing corpse collided with the iceberg, sending shards of ice flying in all directions.
Tsk. Geo clicked his tongue and wiggled his fingers inside his sleeve.
The ice shards that had been bouncing towards Gyeonjirok crumbled without a sound. Gyeonjirok, who was pulling out a spear from another corpse, glanced at it and pulled out his spear as well.
“Damn Babel. I’m going crazy, having to beg for this mid-level demon.”
“Wouldn’t Babel be wronged? Even in a penalty situation, it’s like this… … .”
Baek Do-hyeon shook his head as he looked at the tattered corpses of demons around Gyeonjirok.
Because of the restrictions, I can’t even take out my main weapon, the ‘Lance of Longinus’… I knew it, but he’s an incredibly talented person.
“Excuse me, sir! Could I rest for just a little bit?”
“Is this the limit?”
“Mr. Cho, what about the potion…?”
“Just now was the last one.”
Na Jo-yeon sat down on the floor with a pale, almost pale complexion.
Even though it was AA-class, it was his first time climbing the tower. It was a series of battles that were difficult for even a veteran healer to handle alone.
It was from a certain point onwards.
A forest of icebergs jutted out like thorns in front of the group. They had sharp shapes like glass sculptures.
I could tell intuitively that the ‘Salt Bridge’ was just over there.
As if to prove that, the demons’ attacks also became more frequent.
Each iceberg you cross is a series of collisions, and the difficulty level also increases.
At first, they were just like the human locusts, but they started to grow bigger, had shells, and various other variants began to appear.
Even though they didn’t show it, fatigue was evident on everyone’s faces, not just Na Jo-yeon’s.
Geo let out a deep sigh.
“It’s tough. It’s so hard… …”
‘… … What did you do?’
“Haa. It’s so cold I can barely breathe.”
“Jo, JoJo Niim! Huh, wait, wait. I’ll somehow squeeze out the heal, hhh.”
Kyeon Ji-rok frowned at the sight of Na Jo-yeon, who seemed to be trying to squeeze out his life, not just his heel. Let’s close it.
“I’m not some kind of zombie that can crawl.”
“But, but… … !”
“But, and whatever. If our only healer goes to the goal, it’ll be difficult for us too… … Hey, you say it. I’m joking.”
“Tteing… … .”
Geo avoids eye contact with a gloomy expression.
It must be really cold, because the tip of his nose is red and frozen. Gyeonjirok, who had been watching for a while, clicked his tongue briefly.
“Three minutes. I can’t rest for more than that. Monsters will respawn, and as you know, the situation at the castle gate is… …”
“leader.”
I turned around at the call. Baek Do-hyeon was standing near the edge of the cliff, looking at my hand.
“The wind… … .”
To be exact, the wind on my hand.
“The snowstorm is abating.”
When I heard it, it was so clear that I wondered why I hadn’t noticed it before. Gyeon Ji-rok’s expression hardened.
“Since when?”
“Just now.”
Not good. Sudden changes are more like signs. As expected.
Tiring-!
[Special Warning: The deep consciousness of the Great Demon ■■■■ is entering the awakening stage. At the end of this stage, the Great Demon ■■■■ will fully awaken.]
“… … F**k. Let’s hurry.”
“Okay, wait a minute!”
A scene amidst the abating snowstorm.
The two people froze in place. Na Jo-yeon, who sensed something was wrong, quickly approached the cliff.
Wheeee-.
As the last gust of wind passes, the vision clears. At the same time, it is revealed… … .
“Ma, I said it’s only a thousand at most!”
The castle gate beyond the distant view.
The blackness that covered the front.
The whiteness of the snowfield was completely obscured by the swarm of black monsters swarming about.
To my horror, there was only black waves.
The first person to come to his senses was Kyeon Ji-rok. He urged the group on with a stern expression.
“Let’s get moving. There’s no time.”
“… … No! Captain, I, I have to go back. I have to go help right away. I’ll die if I keep going like this. I, I can’t handle this alone, I absolutely can’t do it alone.”
“… … The Salt Bridge is closer. Let’s go.”
Na Jo-yeon replied in a scream. I don’t know how long it will take!
“I’m not playing emotionally! No one knows how far we’ll get to the bridge, and if it ends right away, something big will happen in the meantime!”
“Ms. Najo Yeon, there is no best option in this situation.”
If the only choices are worst and worst, you have no choice but to push forward.
The watchman looked back with a cold, almost ruthless gaze.
Phew, hook.
A road where only breathing and Najo Yeon’s suppressed sighs could be heard.
The atmosphere was heavy. It was obvious to anyone that the odds were hopeless.
Also, it was a situation that required a key to a reversal, as anyone could see… … Geo thought.
‘I won’t. Yeah. I won’t. I really won’t this time.’
Adding another person to the already growing list of joming outs? Someone who even knows that he’s Bambi’s sibling? What do you believe?
That’s nonsense.
‘Die, huh, why did it die? That white bird.’
It’s all just Nadobee’s delusion. He’s always overthinking things. This time is no different.
Yeah. Isn’t that a monster that got to 4th place in the rankings without a single star?
‘You have to worry about the person who will worry about you.’
Now is the time to buy.
These days, the gridlock is getting worse and worse. Isn’t your daily life also being shaken up enough?
The more your identity is exposed, the more danger you inevitably face. If you keep trying to take care of people who don’t care about you, you’ll most likely end up in trouble.
Joe is a king, but Gyeonjio is a human. In Gyeonjio’s daily life, there were ‘people’.
An ordinary mother, an ordinary younger sibling, ordinary friends… …ordinary, weak, and stubborn people.
Therefore, this gap should be kept far.
Let’s not take on unnecessary responsibilities.
Column, column. Think about what’s more important… … .
【And what if I really die?】
Geo stood still.
‘… … What are you doing?’
【Isn’t it April?】
【I don’t want to see anyone depressed like that time a few years ago.】
‘It’s different. That was my dad’s business, and this has nothing to do with me… ‘
The star laughed.
【really?】
Star’s question. Geo raised his head.
The steps suddenly stopped, but there was no urging. Everyone was silently looking at Geo.
As if waiting for some decision.
Geo also faced them. Faces that had become familiar. Relationships that had become ‘relevant’ without him knowing.
… … Is it too late to turn back?
I feel strange. Geo muttered absentmindedly without realizing it.
“It’s all your fault.”
“……ah.”
Baek Do-hyeon looked embarrassed.
But Geo didn’t take his eyes off of it. When he thought about it, it was all because of that damn regressor.
It all started after I met that kid.
The narrow world of Gyeonji-o began to expand unnecessarily.
The one who pushed the stubborn Gyeonjio, who had been standing still without moving forward, out into the world and among people was… … .
“I know who you are, Magic King.”
A first meeting that overlaps for a moment.
Geo laughed in disbelief.
“Baek Do-hyeon, you damn protagonist… … Where on earth are you going to take me?”
Let’s assume this.
If I hadn’t met Hong Dal-ya and hadn’t come to the tower. If that had happened… … .
Bambi was staring blankly at her. Bambi… … Ah.
Jianjio realizes.
The current situation, the relationships that have been entangled through being dragged around, cannot be said to be all bad. On the contrary.
“If we calculate all possibilities and weigh them, how can we move forward?”
‘… … F**k.’
They’re like scary order lines.
When on earth did you get so absorbed in this? Your skills are on par with those of a multi-level marketing company.
“My father in heaven will be crying because his daughter was taught to be a disciple.”
Geo pulled back the hood he had been wearing tightly. He turned around and started walking.
Then, bang, an arm grabs me from behind.
“hey.”
“why?”
“… … You, you’re sick.”
The reason why he never rushed me, even in the worst of situations.
As if spitting out something, Kyeonjirok spoke again.
“Sister, you’re sick right now.”
It’s the first time I’ve seen you sick since middle school.
And whenever Geo was sick, it was always related to magic. I couldn’t force him to use magic, so that’s why…
The strength slowly drained from the arm he was holding. Looking into Geo’s eyes, Gyeonjirok confirmed it one last time.
“really?”
“huh.”
The answer was short and confident.
Her short black hair fluttered. Her back turned around, looking somewhat carefree.
The current time is 5:35 PM.
Support force magician king ‘Joe’ moves to the castle gate.
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There are a total of 9 levels of enemy skills that wizards ‘officially’ handle.
The required computational power also changes as the level increases.
The World Tower of Magic defines that three high-ranking magicians are required to cast a ninth-rank spell once.
In the case of the Archmage, solo casting is possible, but it would be difficult to do it more than twice a day.
One day, someone asked,
[ What about the 10th rank? Rumor has it that there is a 10th rank magic. ]
The top star, Merlin, answered.
[bullshit.]
[ Hey, this broadcast over there… … . ]
[ The ultimate legendary skill or whatever, it’s just nonsense babbled by ignorant people who are obsessed with vain fantasies. Even if it exists, who would be able to do it? Even at rank 9, they struggle. ]
Merlin’s sharp remark was interrupted for a moment, but he suddenly became serious.
After thinking deeply for a while, he sat up straight and said.
[ Correction. ]
[ yes? ]
[ It might be possible with that ‘monster’. ]
‘Arrangement.’
‘Establishment.’
‘Redefinition.’
It disturbs the world order according to old and strict promises and laws.
If even one thing goes wrong, everything will fall apart, but the intricately woven magic is placed in a terrifyingly perfect position.
The operation was over in an instant.
A tier 10 ultimate spell, of which only six exist.
Completely controlling magical power, and fearful of temporarily disrupting the balance of the world… … that name.
Order of the King.
The title ‘Magician King’, given by Babel in reverence for transcending the laws of creation, completed the great magic with the promised word.
“[Come, Aurora.]”
[Red Skill, 10th rank ultimate spell – Order of the King
‘Apocalypse’]
Ssaaaaaaah-!
It was submission to Mother Nature.
The air trembles. A huge curtain of several layers has descended across the sky.
Like the aurora borealis in the North Pole.
A wide-area magic spell with the extremes of the higher elements, radiance, and holy attributes. A great disaster of sacred light that burns and erases everything.
Ssaaaaa… …
Aurora borealis covered the snowfield.
–! —!
Tens of thousands of devils and thousands of demons burn without even being able to scream.
A violent tidal wave of light swept across the area, mercilessly burning away the blackness and turning the snowfield white.
The white bird looked up at the sky blankly.
A single man standing beneath the majestic curtain of death.
The wind hit her clean forehead, revealing it clearly. A face that was not covered by anything.
Kyeonji-oh, who had been looking at the disaster he had caused while carrying a backpack on his back, turned his head.
widely.
When the white bird blinked again, in the empty space before his eyes.
‘Teleportation… … .’
There wasn’t even a window. The white bird looked at him as if possessed.
A mountain of corpses. The inspector, holding a sword stuck in the ground, looks up from one knee. The surroundings are still tinged with dazzling light… … .
What the heck, that’s a funny composition. Geo looked down from the slightly empty space and laughed.
“The Seagull.”
“… … .”
“I’m ready to pledge allegiance to you, but I’ll decline. It’s burdensome.”
“… … you.”
The eyes sparkle like the Milky Way due to the aftereffects of great magic, and golden magical circuits are faintly visible within them.
The white bird is not stupid.
He wasn’t stupid enough to not recognize the most powerful wizard in the world right in front of him.
A long sigh escaped me. Perhaps it was awe.
It was natural for someone who had witnessed the world change with a single gesture.
“I can’t believe it… … .”
Gyeonji-oh responded crookedly.
“I know you have good friends.”
“friend?”
“Huh. You’ll know once you go out there.”
Geo, who had laughed, looked at her. His face was dirty with blood and stains. But his eyes were still clear.
Consistent from beginning to end.
“… … Well, I guess the world needs someone as frustrating as you.”
Even if it wasn’t quite as impressive, and even if it was stuffy and awkward, it was still impressive. Let’s admit that.
And just as the white bird was about to open its mouth again.
[Special Alert: The Great Demon ■■■■ is awakening from hibernation!]
[Urgent! This is an unbeatable enemy at the current level! Everyone on the stage is advised to escape immediately.]
【Keep it.】
I swear, that was the first time I’d heard that, Star whispered.
【Run.】
immediately.
Guide to a Good Life for Rankers 76-100
Author: 톄제
Category: Novels – Romance
Publisher: Yeondam
Age rating: All ages
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