Chapter 419: Chapter 416

Episode 416. The 29th floor, the one who controls the great sea (4)

Yoshio, who came to his senses belatedly, asked the question.

“Are you saying that the Goinmul Corporation will take all the risks… and distribute the rewards fairly?”

“Yes. I have such a good heart that I couldn’t see other people suffering.”

“…Ha! Do you believe that? You who cheated with our holy relic?”

Is it because of the memory of being brutally beaten at the masquerade?

Yoshio’s reaction was cold.

Well, I sent Cheon Yoo-seong who was angry at the man who was happy that he had recovered the Cheon Chong-un Sword, so I can’t help but feel the back of my head still tingle.

“Hey, I brought up the story with a good heart… If you really don’t believe me, I’ll pretend it didn’t happen.”

“Wait! Master Yoshio. What are you saying to the person who just said something nice?”

“Yes. Player Kang Jin-hyeok said he would sacrifice himself for everyone?”

“If I offend you for nothing, huh? Will you be at the forefront of your guild?”

A rough voice erupted from here and there.

“No, in the sense that I need to be careful…”

Yoshio stuttered and tried to make an excuse somehow.

“Whoa… no.”

Jinhyeok sighed with an expression bearing all the agony of the world.

“All… It’s my fault. Don’t say anything to Yoshio-sama, throw stones at me. I’ll hit you sweetly until you feel better.”

A voice mixed with bitterness and self-deprecation seemed to speak for those whose goodwill had been betrayed.

“No. Player Kang Jin-hyuk did something wrong!”

“The Samurai Guild has to apologize. Apologize!”

In an instant, the mood changed.

Yoshio, who said something useless, suddenly became a traitor.

Jinhyeok, who cosplayed as a victim, became a hero of misfortune.

“…I’m sorry. I made a mistake.”

Yoshio bit his molars and lowered his head.

good.

It seems that the opposing faction’s mouth was properly covered with this.

Now all you have to do is drive the nails well so that the remaining fire doesn’t happen.

“I will promise to make sure that no unsavory thing happens.”

Jinhyeok took out the notary he had purchased at the coin exchange.

Whoops!

The binding golden parchment unfolded.

[The ship of the deceased corporation will be at the forefront, and if everyone arrives safely at the pirate island and wipes out the pirates, all rewards will be distributed according to the number of participating guilds.] [Penalty for noncompliance: 10 million coins] “

Ohhh

. …”

“There’s no need to do this, keuhmm! You’re really considerate.”

“Okay. We believe in player Kang Jin-hyeok and the late Inmul Corporation, and we will come up with a new plan accordingly.”

Even the faintest doubts had completely disappeared.

With that, the scattered guilds gathered into one.

* * *

“The cheater’s temperament remains the same. Roasting other people isn’t his main ability, right?”

It was the first question Chun Yu-seong uttered right after the meeting ended.

“You’re a swindler to someone who’s been through a lot, so what? A swindler.”

“I just said what I saw and felt. Are you really better than that? Are we at the forefront?”

Chun Yu-seong’s voice grew heavier.

‘Pirate Island’, one of the two conditions to conquer the 29th floor.

There, among the pirates on this floor, the Great Pirates, which had the greatest power, was located.

The navies of the maritime principality, which were only shells, were evil people with hundreds of ships that they dared not touch.

In addition, the strait leading to the island is surrounded by numerous reefs and rough currents, so it was evaluated as a natural fortress by itself.

but.

“Don’t worry. I have an idea.”

Jinhyuk smiled as always.

“Please, I hope it’s not crazy. Please don’t get us caught up in it.”

“Uh huh. Don’t worry about anything? Don’t you trust me?”

“I’d rather entrust the magic stone to the sweet potato than to trust you.”

“It’s over the line.”

Jinhyuk frowned.

But that’s not wrong.

Because I was planning something crazy.

And for that, there were a few things that had to be prepared in advance.

‘Since all the top rankers have gathered this time, I’ll have to meet them too.’

While coming here, I heard the names of the two being mentioned at first glance.

“Let’s start with Teresa. There is information that she is staying in an abandoned church.”

“i get it.”

Elise, who is obsessed with shopping, and Lee Tae-min and Yoo Yeon-hwa, who were in charge of repairing the boat, decided to stay behind.

Jinhyeok and Chun Yooseong went straight to the outskirts of Theta Island.

Half-wrecked and abandoned ships and drunkards.

As you approach the end of the island, the scenery you see also changes.

There were only monsters, but it was hard to tell whether it was inside or outside the dungeon.

Just then, a rusty cross appeared in front of them.

‘The place where the martyrs sleep.’

True to its nickname, this place was one of the holy places where angels could manifest.

For some reason, it was known that Teresa had mostly stayed around the 29th floor since arriving.

rattle!

The old door opened to reveal a dark interior.

And in the middlen/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

of it… the pure white knight was praying.

While accompanied by several paladins.

“They…?”

A wrinkle formed between Chun Yoo-seong’s forehead.

The pattern engraved on the armor was familiar.

“The Knights of the Holy Cross.”

Jinhyeok also recognized the guild’s trademark.

It was not a large guild corresponding to the 8 major guilds, but it is a rapidly emerging guild with full support from Rome and the Holy See.

I heard that all of them are made up of paladins who have completed their 2nd job advancement… but

seeing it in reality is even more spectacular.

“I’m in the middle of worshiping right now.”

A paladin blocked the way.

“I don’t mean to interrupt. I just wanted to talk a little bit after the prayers.”

“That’s embarrassing. After the service, we have things to do among ourselves.”

“Are you saying you’re going to stop me from even saying hello to an old colleague?”

“It means that hanging out with you… Theresa’s faith may go astray.”

The atmosphere turned cold.

no wonder.

From the first time I saw it, the eyes of the paladins weren’t very good.

“You seem to be treating me like a total cultist.”

“It’s good if you’re a cult. If you have to classify yourself, you’re closer to the devil.”

“hey!”

What if you take the other side here?

The image is already in a bad situation.

“I understand your guild’s position. Because there are people in the world who are good at not fitting in.”

“As expected, the Sword Saint understands my heart.”

“You know better than anyone.”

Seeing how they matched so well, I was so angry that I was dumbfounded.

Jinhyeok called Theresa among the paladins.

“Does Teresa feel the same way?”

“…”

Theresa, who had been silent all along, turned her head for the first time.

Her soft blond hair, like a thread, flowed down her shoulders.

however.

Teresa’s eyes were different from usual.

For some reason, even resignation was felt in the empty, empty, unfocused, shaking eyes.

…something happened.

The one who answered that was the paladin.

“Teresa-sama was called by the Holy Kingdom and the great power of the upper echelons, ‘Eden.

“…Uriel?”

“It’s an honor. We, the Knights of the Holy Cross, accepted the angels’ choice and decided to follow their will.”

The source of a paladin’s power is divine power.

In particular, all those gathered here were those who followed the word of God even before the tower appeared.

‘The appearance of the Tower of Trials was also considered a miracle.’

That’s why their cause and beliefs have no choice but to go to Eden.

“sorry.”

Theresa muttered in a voice that seemed to collapse at any moment.

shit. I thought the other side, not Gabriel, would use his hand first.

“…I don’t know about Gabriel, but Uriel is different from the angels you’ve known. Their roots aren’t love or forgiveness, they just see us as tools for their own ends.”

“Shut up!”

“How dare you say such blasphemous things about this place?”

A wild roar erupted from among the Paladins.

“As expected, you have a tongue like a snake. You are. If you’re thinking of dazzling Theresa with nonsense again, you’re seriously misjudging. I…no, we won’t stand by.”

Sreung!

The paladin immediately drew his sword.

Chun Youseong reflexively moved his hand to his waist.

And that only made the situation worse.

chuck!

Sreung!

This time, all the paladins in the chapel drew their weapons.

As the divine power was manifested, soft light radiated along the blade.

“…Stop it. Yooseong-ah. And that too.”

Jinhyeok stopped everyone.

If we fight here, only Theresa will be in trouble.

This decision must have been entangled not only with personal beliefs, but also with the interests of the Rosenberg family and the European government.

‘If I overdo it, I’ll fall into an irreversible pit.’

Of course, ignoring all of that and sweeping it away is also a way, but…

at least not right now.

It was because the Holy Cross Knights and Zion Guild had their own roles to play in this voyage.

“You know we’re going to the pirate island tomorrow night, right?”

“I will not confuse public and private.”

The paladin shrugged.

“Our top priority is to safely clear this floor and buy new time for humanity.”

“That’s enough. Let’s go.”

“Are you really going to be okay? Can I leave Ms. Teresa alone?”

Chun Yoo-seong fiddled with the hilt of the sword as if he was displeased with it.

If only Jin-hyeok agrees, he will be elected immediately.

“okay. There is no need to cause trouble before it even starts.”

* * *

The next day, Jinhyeok traveled around the island until the sun went down, meeting rankers and preparing necessary items.

Oh Ji-won and Maria from the Enemy Guild actively helped. I was able to receive a lot of help in gathering information from every corner of the island

.

Jinhyeok stretched for a long time, loosening his tight joints.

As time was running out, the time flew by like crazy.

By the time

midnight was approaching

, a lot of ships anchored on the shore had lifted their anchors.

Finally, on the 29th floor , A large-scale expeditionary force to attack began to set sail. The

leader, of course, was the ‘White Pearl’, which the members of the Goinmul Corporation were riding in.

[Lee Tae-min summons Lv13 ‘Air-to-ground Hellfire – 5 units’.]

Berry Around the 8-star battleship received from El, Lee Tae-min’s drones followed like escorts, and

instead of unarmed, reconnaissance drones that could cover a wide range completely dominated the surrounding sea

. I’ll do it. Everyone, make sure you know what you need to do.”

In the cabin, Jinhyeok called everyone together.

A huge map spread out along the table. Here, the main bases of the ‘Pain’ pirates, the largest pirate group on the 29th floor, were recorded in detail.

” I just got my hands on this. Ho-oh, the more I look at it, the more detailed it is… Hmm?”

Cheon Yoo-seong spat out a small exclamation.

Then, suddenly, he noticed something strange.

On the way to the island…

“This is…? You,”

the devil A trap was lurking.