Episode 113
113. Episode 113
The trials of the tower did not leave Se-un and Yu-seo-ah alone to cross the desert.
As in the previous trials, in this one too, various monsters came out of the sand and threatened the two.
From scorpions boasting tails dripping with poisonous stingers to desert worms that are over 5 meters long, each monster seemed stronger than the one on the lower floor.
-The first skill of the Blood Wolf Sword Technique, Blood Wolf Fang, is strengthened through internal energy.
-The heat of martial arts is added according to the secret of Jahashin Gong.
Crunch!
Seun’s sword quickly cut off the scorpion’s tail that was shooting out.
The hot, sizzling sound of the heated Durangdal from the yang energy of Jahashin Gong cooked the cut part.
Maybe it was because of the desert heat, but I kept getting yang energy even though I didn’t intend to.
I’ve left it alone for now, but this was never a good sign. Even though it was said to be due to the terrain, it meant that I wasn’t handling my internal energy well.
still.
‘This might be more useful than I thought.’
The sword, which was heated up with yang energy, seemed useful in many ways.
In normal circumstances it wouldn’t be very good at stopping an enemy’s bleeding, but what if the opponent was a troll with strong regenerative powers?
Or what if the enemy is weak to fire, like a plant-type monster?
It is certain that the black sword imbued with yang energy will boast amazingly outstanding power.
Se-Woon thought like that and controlled his energy as much as possible.
It wasn’t just Yu Seo-ah who practiced in the desert.
“I’ll help too!”
“Are you okay?”
“Yes, I’ve gotten used to it!”
Yushua joined the battle.
It had been less than two hours since I began moving through the desert, using my internal energy, and in that time I had become surprisingly accustomed to the desert’s methods.
And that effort was directly reflected in the battle.
-Player Yushua uses the ‘Tarantula’s Third Leg’.
Whisper!
Yushua ran between the monsters at an astonishing speed.
The swords in both hands cut through the wind and pass over the enemy’s vital points.
Every time this happened, the monster’s bodily fluids would spurt out, and the golden sand would become soaked.
After defeating about ten monsters in an instant, Yusua raised her sword and opened her eyes wide in surprise.
“how is it?”
“Wow! I feel like my movements are much smoother than before!”
-The constellation, ‘The Crowned Spider’, nods, saying that he has finally come to terms with his contractor’s appearance.
Because Yu Seo-ah’s swordsmanship emphasized speed, the technique was more important than the power of the sword.
As I became accustomed to moving across the desert and using my legs to power up, it was only natural that my fighting prowess would increase.
So the two of them quickly moved across the desert, swinging their swords as soon as they saw a monster.
The sinking sand, the sweltering heat, the monsters that suddenly attacked from the sand. None of these things posed much of a threat to the two.
‘It’s almost time to come out… … .’
The ant hell that Se-un was looking for now was not a place he found as a guidepost for his journey.
The itinerary’s directions clearly indicated the direction to the oasis, just as Seun had hoped.
It was thanks to the colleagues I had at the time that I was able to find the ant hell.
He couldn’t trust Seun’s guidance and ran in a different direction, but unfortunately, there was an anthill right there.
At that time, Se-Woon did not have the strength to escape the ant hell, so he had no choice but to abandon his colleagues.
But now it was different.
Not only did he have the strength to escape the ant pit, he also had the confidence to hunt the monsters beneath it.
‘Even if it’s not a hidden piece, a monster that can create such a hellhole will give you quite a lot of public points.’
Even if that weren’t the case, you’d be able to absorb a lot of abilities through the power of gluttony.
So, there were more than enough reasons for Seun to seek out Ant Hell.
“Are other people doing well?”
“If you’re anxious, you can just check the clan chat.”
“… … I remembered what Se-un said. I tried not to mention it unless it was absolutely necessary.”
Se-Woon’s advice that people should improve their judgment. It seemed like Yoo Seo-Ah had taken that advice to heart.
As you climb the tower, you will encounter many challenges and many things, but I cannot tell you the strategy for each and every one of them.
Each person had to survive by their own judgment.
If you don’t develop that habit now, you will eventually be weeded out later.
“Oh, and I… … .”
Swish!
“Huh, huh?”
Yu Seo-ah’s new body suddenly sank downwards.
Looking down, I saw the sand flowing down like waves.
‘found!’
The ant hell grew in size in an instant.
At first, half of Yu Seo-ah’s body was submerged, but the speed at which the sand was falling accelerated, and in an instant, its diameter exceeded 10 meters.
“Yuseo-ah, protect the law!”
“yes!”
She was flustered by the sudden situation, but she quickly regained her composure and infused her legs with internal energy.
I lift my legs out of the sand and move my feet, lightened by my internal energy.
Her new form rises against the flowing sand.
“Crack, crack!”
As the prey escaped, the master of the sand hell began to react with regret.
A two-meter-long hairy claw juts out from the center of the sand hell and cruelly cuts off the innocent cactus. No, it would be more accurate to say it crushes it.
“catch!”
“thank you!”
As the speed of the sand flowing down increased and Yusua hesitated, Seun reached out his hand and pulled her up.
On the contrary.
“Waiting upstairs!”
“Mr. Seun!”
The moment Yu Seo-ah came up, Se-woon jumped into the sand hell.
It was a reckless act, like sticking one’s head into the jaws of a beast, but it was something Se-un had already planned.
Tadadot!
Even without that, sand was flowing down like an avalanche, catching the players’ feet and blocking their movements.
Yet Se-un ran on it as naturally as if he was running on flat ground.
This is the power of the law.
It was a level of skill that was incomparable to the level that Yu Seo-ah was just beginning to become accustomed to.
Gagagagak!
As Seun ran down the sand hell, his master clacked his tongs happily below.
From his point of view, it was like the prey was crawling in on its own feet, so he couldn’t help it.
The sight of the creature swallowing sand with its furry pincers rattling was truly menacing, but to Se-un, it was just an experiment.
‘This is a chance to test the power of Durandal.’
With Mamon’s help at the residence, the seal on Durandal was lifted one level.
A new ability was born with it, the unbreakable sword. The ability to not lose durability from any attack was a wonderful match for the power of greed that Seun used.
Will the Durandal be able to withstand the power of the Noble Phantasm and not break like the other weapons?
Now was the perfect time to check it out.
Taat!
Se-Woon, who was halfway down the ant hell, jumped high.
The target was the center of the ant hell, an ant ghost with its body hidden and only its pincers sticking out.
-The third technique of the Blood Wolf Sword Technique, Blood Wolf Attack, is strengthened through internal energy.
-The heat of martial arts is added according to the secret of Jahashin Gong.
Se-un corrected his posture in the air.
The internal energy that reached this point took the shape of a wolf, and the area around it burned as if it was on fire.
Burning wolf.
As threatening as it was, it was nothing compared to the rattling tongs below. Its size was like throwing an egg at a rock.
And just before Seun touches that bastard’s tongs.
Finally, the power of the treasure was infused into Durandal’s sword.
-The Treasure Trove of Greed has been opened.
[Giant’s Sword, Ekejax]
– A sword that has survived countless battles with the giant Eke without a single scratch. Its power is evaluated as ‘a sword so good that you can feel it pulsating in your hand.’
Is it because of its nickname, the Giant’s Sword?
As the power of the treasure was absorbed, the wolf shape surrounding Seun grew in size.
The shape that swelled up like a flame in an instant grew large enough to fill the anthill in an instant.
Thump, thump!
Through the handle of the Durandal, I could feel a pulsating sensation like a heartbeat.
It’s almost like he’s saying thank you for letting him use his power properly.
Only then did the ant ghost stop clicking its pincers, feeling threatened. It realized that it was no longer a predator, but a prey.
The creature immediately buried its pincers down in response to its survival instinct, turning its body and burrowing deep into the sand to avoid being attacked.
However, it was already too late to avoid the attack.
If he had tried to avoid it, he should have moved away the moment Se-un jumped.
Even if you realize it now and run away… … .
Crunch!
Wow wow wow!!
They were just prey to the burning wolf.
– Completed the hidden quest, ‘Master of the Sand Hell’.
– Additional points are awarded for the trial ‘Desert Crossing’.
I could tell he was dead via a system message.
Fragments of the creature could be seen here and there through the ant hell where the flow had stopped.
– Predated the ‘ant ghost’.
– Absorbs nutrients to increase strength by 5 and wisdom by 5.
-The constellation, ‘The Hungry Prince’, is very satisfied with the crispy shell of his prey.
-Constellation, I admire your consideration in breaking it into bite-sized pieces for the ‘hungry prince’ to eat.
As expected, it was a hidden quest.
The tower always presents challenges to the player, but it never forgets the rewards.
It is extremely rare for any hardship in a trial to be meaningless.
Thump, thump… … .
‘also.’
I looked down at the moon as the wind blew weaker and weaker.
The power of the giant’s sword, Ekazax, was disappearing.
Yet, unlike other weapons, it did not disappear, and not even a small crack appeared.
This proves that Durandal can perfectly withstand the power of the Noble Phantasm.
Moreover, it implemented the power of the Noble Phantasm much more strongly than other weapons.
From now on, if it was a sword-shaped treasure, it seemed like I would be able to use the power of greed without worrying about the weapon disappearing.
After climbing up the now-stopped ant hell with a few jumps, Yu Seo-ah was looking at Se-un with blank eyes.
“You were already great in Darakan. You’ve become even stronger since then.”
“As you guys get stronger, shouldn’t I get stronger too?”
“It seems like Se-un has already crossed that line?”
She shook her head.
But Se-woon realized that it was a joke and smiled faintly.
“Now that I’ve finished my work, shall we speed things up a bit?”
“Okay! I won’t give up on speed either.”
“Then shall we make a bet?”
“If I win, how about granting me one wish?”
“Okay, I’ll win anyway.”
“Then, let’s get started!”
Taat!
Anyway, the only hidden quest that I guessed at the 6th floor trial path was the ant hell.
That’s why Se-Woon caught up with Yoo Seo-Ah, who was ahead, and ran quickly toward his destination.
fantasy,
