Episode 119
119. Last time retrograde
The general group quest is to escort people to their destination.
The traitor group quest is to interfere with the escort to the destination.
Since the two quests are completely opposite, only one group can survive.
‘It’s a fight whether 1,201 people die or I die.’
It’s normal to think that way.
But Ryumin knew how to survive for both groups.
A way for everyone to succeed in their quest and for no one to disappear.
‘It’s not the hard way. It’s easy to exploit a loophole in the system.’
Therefore, Ryumin did not have much to worry about.
Because I’ve already tried the same method several times.
‘I can’t kill all 1,201 people just to survive.’
Among the 1,201 people, there is Cho Yong-ho above all else.
It doesn’t matter if Ahn Sang-cheol dies, but Cho Yong-ho must become his own strength as the future mercenary king.
‘He’s a talent that would be a waste to kill.’
So, everyone plans to use methods to survive.
‘You don’t have to worry about being destroyed. The problem is whether I can obtain the future city rune.’
If all goes according to plan, obtaining the rune is a given.
But there are always variables.
‘Because there is a possibility that the archbishop may not acknowledge me.’
If you can’t create a situation so overwhelming that the archbishop’s eyes pop out, you won’t be able to win his favor.
If you don’t gain his favor, it becomes impossible to meet him alone, and then the reward goes out the window.
‘For now, I guess I’ll have to wait until the boss appears.’
Soon the top moved and the full-scale escort quest began.
A large group of 1,202 players walked and guarded the carriage.
Ryumin took a seat next to the archbishop’s carriage.
‘If possible, it’s better to stand out now.’
Wouldn’t it be better to fight next to the Archbishop?
While I was walking with that thought in mind, a monster appeared.
Numerous gargoyles decorated the sky.
“Ha, a flying monster?”
“f*ck you. “How do you catch that?”
Although the players were confused from the start, they soon found out after watching the Black Scythe battle.
Just because it has wings doesn’t mean it can’t be caught.
“Just kill it when it comes down like that black scythe over there does!”
“Kill! “You bastards!”
Although it looked like a devil, the players couldn’t come to their senses.
Because the gargoyle’s attack was so distracting that I lost my senses.
“Hey, these guys are harder than you think!”
“You won’t die in one hit!”
Since it doesn’t die from one hit, even if you attack it, it will quickly run away.
“I have wings so I can’t chase after it and I’ll go crazy!”
The battle took longer than expected, but it wasn’t for one side.
Suddenly!
The head falls off in one blow, and the gargoyle next to it is split in half by successive attacks.
‘Night of the Dead.’
Ryumin, who darkened the space, knocked the gargoyle’s head off with an even faster attack speed.
If I happened to see someone running away, I used the skill without even thinking about it.
‘Moonlight Island.’
With a flash of light, the three gargoyles were torn into pieces.
It looks so overwhelming that it’s hard to believe there is a stat debuff.
The players clicked their tongues as they saw the black scythe performing a one-man show.
“Wow, look at the black scythe.”
“You’re crazy, you’re so annoying.”
“What can I do if I just cut it?”
In the midst of all this, there are people who are lost in their fascination.
It wasn’t just players who were watching Ryu Min’s performance.
I glanced over and saw the archbishop looking at me through the carriage window.
I couldn’t read his thoughts, but he seemed to be interested in me because I couldn’t take my eyes off him.
‘I don’t know, but I must have made a strong first impression.’
After slaughtering all the gargoyles, there was a short rest and wave 2 began immediately.
“What are these again?”
“Does it look like a troll from fantasy?”
‘That’s right, that troll.’
Ryumin agreed and raised his scythe.
The troll’s height is 2.5m, which is not that tall for a monster, but it is characterized by fast regeneration.
‘But it only regenerates light wounds, so it’s no problem if you cut it with one blow.’
Of course, the troll’s skin was too thick for other players to cut it with a single blow.
To Ryumin, it was like soft tofu.
Creep – Creep!
When they saw Ryumin cutting up even a troll, the players clicked their tongues.
“You’re crazy, you’re crazy.”
“How is the damage so strong?”
“It’s not ranked No. 1 for nothing.”
After somehow catching the troll and walking a few steps, the Minotaur appeared.
“Minotaur? “Is this true?”
“How do I catch that monster?”
“There’s really no time to rest.”
Players experienced how strong the Minotaur was in round 6.
This is why I was scared before even fighting.
Ryumin shook his head at that sight.
‘There’s no need to be scared. Shouldn’t we rather welcome it? At least it’s a monster I’ve faced before.’
Moreover, the level difference between then and now is more than 10.
Although it is difficult, it is worth it if a few people work together.
It didn’t take long for players to realize that fact.
“nice! Gotcha!”
“Is it easier than before?”
“Is it worth doing, at this level?”
Looking at the confident players, Ryu Min also cut the bull.
“Kmmmmmmmmmm!”
We slaughtered dozens of them, but no items came out.
In the 6th round, the item drop rate was high because he was the boss, but here he was just treated like a random mob.
After four hours of grueling hunting, wave 25 arrived.
‘It’s finally time to show up.’
As Ryumin was preparing his mind, the boss monster he had been waiting for appeared.
Thump-thump-thump-
“what?”
“What is this sound?”
“The ground is shaking… … ?”
The reason for the vibration was no different.
“Kwaaaaah!”
Ogre, the strongest monster on earth with a height of over 6m.
It was the appearance of the 8th round boss monster.
The guy ran with an agility that didn’t match his size, and waved his hand like he was catching a fly.
Kwasik-!
The player who couldn’t react was turned into a mush and died.
“Lord, kill me!”
Several players surrounded the ogre.
No, the ogre surrounded them.
Because it was better for the ogre to catch them all at once rather than one by one.
Puff puff puff!
When he swung a human-thick club, the players fell without being able to dodge.
bang-! Kwasik-! Kwajak-!
Step on them with your feet, hit them with a club, and blow off their heads with your palms.
Every time the ogre attacks, players die in vain.
“f*ck you! “What is that!”
“The ogre is that strong?”
“Isn’t this a complete setup error?”
There are already 30 corpses per ogre, and the number is increasing.
I don’t know if we can stop it if a thousand people rush in, but we can’t guarantee how much damage will increase.
At that time, darkness engulfed the surroundings.
“who is this?”
“Black scythe?”
The players looking around see Ryumin with his death side extended.
He looked calm, as if he had been waiting for this situation.
It’s time to use the newly learned skills.
‘Red Moon.’
The moment Ryumin’s eyes felt red, there was a flash of light.
The ogre, confused by the sudden darkness, discovered a ray of light.
Suddenly!
“Kwoaaaaaak!”
The entire club was cut off, leaving a long scar on the ogre’s chest.
The second light that followed cut deeper into my chest.
“Kwaaaaaaaaaa!”
The ogre raised his hand in pain, but the third light cut off his forearm.
The fourth flash decapitated him, and the fifth slashed the falling body once more.
Chuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!
“… … .”
“… … .”
Although it happened in just 10 seconds, the players clearly saw it.
The Black Scythe is an opponent that cannot be defeated even if thousands of players attack it.
The curtain of darkness cleared and Ryumin turned his head.
The Archbishop is looking this way with his mouth half-open.
‘It’s as calculated.’
After confirming that the archbishop was watching, he slaughtered the ogre.
I don’t know, but it must have left a definite impression.
‘I saw the show, so I should at least tell you what I thought, right?’
I’m secretly waiting to be called, but the gazes of those around me are intense.
-You’re using that ridiculous skill five times in a row?
-crazy. How on earth did this job come about?
-The Black Scythe is a true legend.
After reading the thoughts, it seems that it really caught the attention of other players as well.
Among them was Ahn Sang-cheol.
-I’m crazy. To think of catching up with such a monster… … .
‘Have you finally realized that?’
Ahn Sang-cheol realized his worth, albeit late, through this incident.
Ryumin looked at the message that floated on one side.
[The ogre has been defeated!]
[A 3x experience buff is being applied.]
[Experience points increase by 1.5 times due to the title effect.]
[Experience +16.37%]
[Gold+12,000]
[Additional Gold+6,000]
[‘Ogre’s Gauntlets’ have been acquired.]
[‘Ogre’s Heart’ has been acquired.]
Perhaps because he was designated as a boss, an item that would not normally appear came out.
[Ogre’s Gauntlets]
-Category: Gloves
-Grade: Unique
-Defense: 180
-Effect: Strength +30, additional strength +30 when dealing with ground monsters
-Durability: 3,000/3,000
-Restrictions on use: Expert level or higher
-Description: Gauntlets of an ogre, said to be a predator of ground monsters. The power rises inexorably.
Ryumin smiled when he saw the gauntlet.
‘I can’t believe a unique item is coming out.’
Although it is unique, it is a crazy item that demonstrates legendary options against ground monsters.
I put them on right away because they were better than the shadow gloves I was currently wearing.
The highest grade magic gemstone that was previously embedded was also newly embedded in the ogre’s gauntlet.
[Ogre’s Heart]
-Category: Belongings
-Description: A dark red hard stone. Even though it looks like this, it is not a real heart, so you can rest assured.
‘Ogre’s heart is a legendary grade material item.’
This is also an item that Ryumin needs.
I put it in inventory.
‘I’ll have to combine some legendaries next time.’
While I was thinking about that, the guard captain approached me.
“hello. A warrior from another world. I enjoyed the battle a little while ago. To kill that scary ogre in an instant. I guess this is why people hire warriors from other worlds as escorts. haha!”
‘I guess you didn’t come here to say such nonsense?’
The words rose up in my throat, but I held them back.
“What is your business?”
“Oh, look at my mind. It is none other than the Archbishop who wants to meet you.”
“me?”
“yes. “I guess you were impressed by the warrior’s battle.”
“I get it. “Where should I go?”
“Come this way.”
Ryumin, following the guard captain, stopped in front of the carriage carrying the archbishop.
“Let’s go inside.”
When I open the door, the archbishop motions for me to come in.
“Sit down.”
As I sat across from him and looked, the carriage door closed.
After a moment of silence, the archbishop spoke first.
“Say it bluntly. “The reason I called you was to make a proposal.”
“A suggestion?”
“Because I am in a high position, I suffer from various threats, so I am looking for a bodyguard to keep by my side for a long time.”
The Archbishop spoke in an arrogant voice.
“How is it? Won’t you be my escort? “There is no other opportunity like this.”
‘Obviously, opportunities like this aren’t common.’
In this world, the archbishop is a person on the same level as the pope.
Even in the Holy Empire, the influence of the Archbishop is second to none.
‘The opportunity to refuse an offer from such a person is truly rare.’
Ryumin answered quickly.
“I refuse.”
“Yes, of course I thought so… … what?”
Absurdity spread across the eyes of the archbishop, who had thought he would naturally accept it.
“I appreciate the offer, but I’m not confident in protecting someone. sorry.”
“… … .”
You can’t believe that even if you build a close relationship with the archbishop, you refuse because it’s not enough.
It’s something a normal Ryumin wouldn’t do, but he has to refuse this time.
In order to obtain the future city rune, you must not be under the impression that you are beneath the archbishop.
“Hehe, you are different from others. “Everyone is trying to lick my toes.”
“… … .”
“So, I didn’t hear your name?”
Ryu Min changed his title to public instead of his name.
[Last Time Retrogressor]
I showed the archbishop the title that I had not revealed to anyone.
To obtain the rune of future poetry.
‘Because the Archbishop is dead anyway.’
The archbishop’s eyes widened.
