#288
288. Another End (3)
90th floor.
Taoni’s final mission.
It was clear what to do. Entering the inside of the black hole with an airship called ‘Taoni’s sword’. If you’re lucky, you might get a chance to overcome your outnumbered opponents.
‘If you’re very lucky.’
It’s not just about luck.
Thousands, hundreds of millions of parts. Even if you add tens of millions of times there, you cannot guarantee the possibility of victory. This was undoubtedly the realm of miracles.
and,
I was a person who did not believe in miracles.
Ever since I was born until now.
The missions on the 88th and 89th floors were extremely simple.
As always, it was enough to repel the fragments invading the ecliptic.
In addition, since the number was much smaller than that of the 86th floor, it was possible to deal with it without any help from mercenaries.
Even as refugees collapsed one by one from cold and hunger, and mercenaries died from injuries and diseases, the airship named ‘Taonier’s Sword’ was steadily built.
He couldn’t even come up with sturdy armor and effective weapons.
Already in the defense battle on the 86th floor, the waiting room and the Imperial air force suffered near-annihilation damage,
At best, there was no other way than to use the parts of an old airship that was about to break down and build it.
[Floor 90.]
[Mission Type – Unknown]
[TARGET – UNKNOWN]
I looked at the flashing mission window on the right side of my field of vision.
If Alpha Zero’s explanation is correct, this was the last stage of Taonier.
The type and purpose of the mission is unknown. Without any additional explanation, only a small holographic window appeared.
Amkena, who entered the mission, seemed a little taken aback, but she soon made up her mind and continued the manipulation.
The characteristic of this mission, which came to mind in the notice before departure, is that the second team can be sent out at any time. Therefore, on the 90th floor, only the three elite members of the first party set off as a starting line.
‘Well, I can’t even call them reinforcements.’
Countless heroes lost their lives in successive raids.
Even if I tried to sift out the ones that could be used for high-rise climbing, there were only about a hundred people.
“Taoni’s… sword.”
muttered Jenna.
There was a mixed feeling in her voice.
That’s right, only the name is grandiose, because there was no substance. In front of the command camp, there was only one half-destroyed small airship.
“It goes into the hole with this and grabs the big bang of that fragment or something.”
“The basic plan is like that. If we apply the power of the dimension sword, we will be able to maintain our shape even in the passage. The rest is up to us.”
“By the way, do the fragments have a captain or something? If so, will the invasion end if I deal with him?”
Freea was silent.
Belquist’s mouth drew an arc.
“It’s not.”
“You won’t know until you try.”
“Is the method a suicide charge after all?”
Belquist glanced behind him.
There were mercenaries waiting to board the airship.
However, their armor, stained with blood and dust, was dented in places. Spears and swords were rusty, and there was no light in the eyes. In terms of numbers, it’s about a hundred people. There were casualties again in the ensuing invasion.
“I’d rather move the base. There’s nothing here now. I think it’s much better than a meaningless assault.”
“Belquist.”
I said low.
Belquist looked back at me and smiled bitterly.
“Well, where is the place where the princess is staying in the yard like this? I apologize for my mistake. As the princess said, there is no other way.”
“Thank you for your understanding.”
“But if we go to the hole, the people here…”
“Don’t ask unnecessary questions.”
After speaking bluntly, I headed for the stairs leading to the airship.
“The door is opening. If you’re wrong, it’ll be over before you even start.”
dismissal.
Beyond the gray clouds, a huge crack was spreading in the sky.
It was a precursor to the opening of the hole. Judging by the size of the rift, the scale of this intrusion is extraordinary. If you miss the rush timing, you will definitely fail. If you procrastinate, you could be annihilated without being able to enter.
“I don’t seem to have time…”
Freea sighed.
After a while, she put on a determined expression and started to climb the stairs.
I looked back at the two people behind me.
“Let’s go too.”
After jumping several meters, Belquist landed on the deck.
Jenna stared at the floor with her fists clenched.
“Don’t have regrets. This mission is the last.”
I whispered in Jenna’s ear.
“From what I’ve heard, the mission goes up to the 100th floor…”
“No, this is the end. Just think about surviving. Just because this place ends doesn’t mean we will die. Move to the waiting room with the mindset that you will return alive.”
“but.”
Jenna looked up at me.
The corners of his eyes were wet.
“This is the hometown where my father and I were born and raised.”
“Any ending is better than dying. Keep that in mind.”
Jenna cupped her forehead and stepped slowly up the stairs.
After that, the mercenaries began boarding. All of them are lifeless facial expressions and gestures. Morale was already at a rock bottom even before the fight. A leader like Yoshu should have been able to read them, but now there are no talented people left here.
“one.”
Fria on the deck called me.
The last thing left is me.
dismissal. paper weave.
The cracks in the sky were becoming evident. There will be no room for lingering.
I climbed on deck within a month. The mechanical stairs retracted and the airship prepared for levitation.
“His Highness, Princess!”
As the airship lifted slightly from the ground, a chorus of cries rang out.
When I turned my gaze, I noticed the refugees huddled near the landing site.
“Please, please… Victory!”
“I believe you, Your Highness!”
“Bring light to Taoni!”
They cried hoarsely.
Freea smiled softly and nodded her head.
“I will do my best to live up to your expectations.”
Taonier’s sword began to float.
3m, 5m. 10m… … .
Freea opened her mouth with her hand on the sheath of her waist dance.
“Don’t be too sad. Where there is a beginning, there is an end. You fought well enough. I consider it an honor to fight alongside you.”
“……Her Highness the Princess.”
[※warning!]
[‘Chaos’, ‘Despair’, and ‘Grudge’ begin to descend!]
Clink!
A crack tens of meters in size exploded.
What appeared before long was a hole like a devil’s mouth.
Countless fragments wriggled in it.
It was as if thousands or tens of thousands of cockroaches were popping out of the gutter at the same time.
I thought so while looking at the black army covering the sky.
[Chaos Fragment Lv.113] X 3153
[Fragment of Despair Lv.108] X 2913
[Fragment of Grudge Lv.121] X 3689
Has this calculation failed?
There are much more of them than expected.
Random characteristics were not expressed, but the quantity itself was overwhelming.
“I think it’s well over 10,000.”
“Don’t worry. They’re not targeting us.”
The fragments that formed the cloud were moving toward the ecliptic.
One mercenary shouted urgently.
“Your Highness the Princess!”
“Sprinkle the breath of the goddess.”
Brilliant blue powder began to fly from the stern of the ship.
In any case, the fall of the emperor could not be stopped. If that’s the case, at least let them die gracefully. The powder was scattered all over the ecliptic by strong winds.
“brother!”
“why?”
“excuse me……!”
[Chaos Fragment Lv.113] X 13942
[Fragment of Despair Lv.108] X 11964
[Grudge Fragment Lv.121] X 15531
The huge hole is full.
Belquist laughed as if it were absurd.
“How many of them are there?”
charrrrrrr!
Fragments stumbled and spread all over the place.
They are going to eat the remaining land in Taonier.
‘Is this the end?’
I bit my lip.
I knew that one day this time would come.
An obviously predestined ending. But, at least for this moment… … .
“Until the very end.”
sereung.
Freea raised her sword.
“We resist!”
Taonier’s sword began to accelerate rapidly.
I threw away the durability and armament, but I didn’t drop as much as speed.
[The ‘Golden Lineage’ of the special NPC ‘Priasis All Ragna’ is awakening!]
A bright light shimmered in Freea’s eyes.
Her silver hair, which stretched to her waist, swayed and gleamed golden.
[The multi-dimensional sword ‘Rusrada’ is awakening!]
Woo woo woo woo!
Freea’s sword emitted a dazzling flash.
“Go ahead!”
Hundreds of fragments flocking to the airship were erased by the light.
Like a tidal wave, waves of light swallowed up the fragments.
[Chaos Crystal Lv.322] X 531
[Crystal of Despair Lv.315] X 287
[Crystal of Resentment Lv. 311] X 377
Ohhhh!
Even the decision appeared.
They were peeping here from inside the hole.
Jenna hurriedly ran to Fria.
“Princess, there are too many of them! Once you fall in, go again! That ability isn’t invincible!”
Flash!
The light from the dimensional sword annihilated hundreds of fragments at once.
Among them, Taonier’s sword rotated sideways and advanced.
“You guys save your strength. If you go through the passage… my ability will be halved.”
“That, the blood…!”
Crying.
Blood trickled down Fria’s lips.
I clicked my tongue.
“Fria is right. It’s now or never.”
“…”
“There will be more and more of them. They said they will go into the hole. Then we have no choice but to overdo it.”
“……all right.”
Woo woo woo!
Taonier’s sword, surrounded by golden light, pushed through the fragments and advanced into the hole.
‘If this is the path you choose… … .’
I have no choice but to follow that path.
“Kiat! Kyaaaat!”
[Contaminated Lizardman Lv.74] X 15
[Contaminated Goblin Lv.59] X 19
[Contaminated… … .]
On the deck, out of nowhere, a monster appeared.
Perhaps the fragments have been transformed. You don’t even have to think about that goal.
Freea was driving the fragments with her dimensional sword raised.
“Prepare for battle.”
I took out the bifrost.
At the same time, Zena, Belquist, and the mercenaries each drew their weapons.
I muttered for everyone to hear.
“Even if you don’t tell me how to fight, you’ll know. Protect Fria first. Then ship. You can ignore the others. Focus on dealing with those who get in your way.”
‘Now that this has happened, we need a follow-up… … .’
The more troops, the better.
I checked the master’s control window. Amkena was also calling the battle window, probably having the same thoughts as me. After organizing the waiting raid, press the start button… … .
[Recovering… … .]
[The server has been disconnected due to an error. Please wait a moment.]
In an instant, a noise flashed on Amkena’s screen.
‘… … also.’
Bounced.
That too, in the middle of the 90th floor, right before entering the hole.
‘no.’
Is it on purpose
I chuckled.
Because you can’t show the scenery inside the hole to Amkena, an outsider.
Well, it doesn’t matter.
This is your last mission.
First of all, a contract is a contract.
As long as the mission permits, I will fight to the end.
[The airship ‘Taoni’s Sword’ has entered ‘???’!]
Finally, our airship dug into the hole.
