Chapter 552: Chapter 549

“…yes?”

“What is that…”

The pupils of Yoo Yeon-hwa and Lee Tae-min, who answered the phone, shook rapidly.

It was because the content of the call I received earlier was absurd.

[Top Gate Explosion Accident in Korean Ordeal.]

[The cause is Magical Leakage? Or a secret experiment by the association?]

[The government and investigators from each guild are investigating.]

The gate connecting Seoul and the Tower of Trials has been destroyed.

To be precise, the entire building collapsed and the gate was buried inside.

The situation was so critical that all Korean rankers gathered in one place, including large guilds such as Dangun and Brawl Abi.

Han Sang-jin stood in front of everyone with a stiff face.

“As you may have noticed, this is not an accident. Someone decided to aim for this place.”

words like bombs.

Most of them vaguely expected it, but when the fact came out of the mouth of the president of the association, the shock doubled.

“Terrorism in the middle of Seoul, not anywhere else.”

“What kind of crazy bastards did this?”

“If it’s happening overseas…”

“Since we’re ahead, we’re doing checks, what the heck!”

Various reactions erupted.

As all kinds of interests were sharply intertwined, anyone could be the culprit.

“The only clue I got is still one. This is the person who is presumed to be a suspect.”

Han Sang-jin operated the remote control.

The CCTV screen is playing.

A tall man with red hair appeared there.

On the outside, he is a foreigner with a rather unusual appearance with a very large body.

“Western side… is it?”

“It’s the first time I’ve seen him…”

“Rather than that, where is his colleague? Can you see only yourself on the screen?”

Only one opponent.

Moreover, he is a person who is not in the database identified by the existing intelligence department.

Since he wouldn’t be a ranker, he had no choice but to predict that there would be third parties.

However, the common sense of everyone who watched the scene that followed completely collapsed.

Awesome!

The movement of swinging the sword was simple, but the whole building was shattered with one light stroke.

The outer wall, coated with magic crystals on special steel, could not withstand the blow.

Even if the one over there was the swordsman, Chun Yu-seong, it was impossible.

It was because there was not even a trace of a skill being activated, let alone a unique ability.

The atmosphere got even heavier.

Fear beyond shock penetrated the hearts of everyone gathered here.

“The enemy… is strong.”

Kim Won-seok and Cha Seong-ho are also elites selected by the association.

They were veterans who had not only awakened, but also had experience in raiding dungeons and ruins on the 20th floor.

However, they died without being able to resist properly.

Even for just one person.

“First of all, you must never disclose this matter to the outside world. As long as we do not know the identity and intentions of the opponent, we must move in small numbers.”

Masters and top rankers of each guild.

A total of 9 people know the secret.

“Once you’ve decided on a direction, now you have to figure out who your opponent is.”

Lee Tae-min gathered his magic.

[Machine Lord – activates ‘Recon Drone’.]

Ugh!

Dozens of drones began sifting through the rubble.

Even a small clue.

If you can find even the smallest traces, that alone is a great harvest.

“ha. I can’t help it.”

Softening also lifted the debris while injecting magic into the gauntlet.

Thanks to the ignorance of the strength stat, the rocks the size of a house disappeared in an instant.

⁕⁕⁕

Center of Asgard.

The meeting, which lasted more than 12 hours, was spinning like a treadmill without narrowing the gap between the two sides.

“Let’s stop here for today.”

Odin pressed his temple with his index finger.

It’s because I’m tired of the conversation that doesn’t seem to end at all.

“Because I didn’t think it would be resolved on the first day anyway.”

“I agree. Take a break today and see you tomorrow.”

“Whoops. It wasn’t bad for a search battle.”

Olympus, Eden, and the celestial deities also rose from their seats.

“Huh. Wasn’t this just a complete fuss? no income. Are you okay with this?”

Alice, who was watching everything from inside the ring, clicked her tongue.

Well, from the outside, it would seem like you’ve been fooling around all day.

“Don’t worry too much. Because this is part of the plan.”

“Part of the plan? What dragged you on?”

“huh.”

I’m sure there will never be an agreement.

And the fatigue of the long and dragging meeting time overlapped.

Now is the best time to shake your opponent.

Jinhyeok followed the garden and approached Uriel.

Uriel, who was heading to the outskirts with the angels, noticed Jinhyeok approaching.

“what?”

“Can I have a minute? I have something to say.”

“go away. I have nothing to say to you.”

Uriel waved his hand as if it was annoying.

“okay? I’m sorry about that. I was going to tell you one amazing way to breathe in Eden… but aren’t you guys in a pretty difficult situation right now?”

At Jinhyeok’s words, Uriel’s steps stopped abruptly.

I’ve been fooled by that slutty tongue several times.

I knew very well that I shouldn’t mix words from the beginning.

However, even knowing that it was a poisoned Holy Grail, I couldn’t shake it off easily…

…because the timing of the opponent throwing the bait was so perfect.

‘I guess it doesn’t matter if I listen to it.’

Still, you should exercise your skills before accepting the offer without hesitation.

It’s important to let the other person know at least who they dare to offer a deal to, in order to eliminate any room for other thoughts.

“If you’re just kidding again…”

Cuckoo coo!

[Uriel Lv??? I activate ‘Holy Veil’.]

A dazzling light came out in all directions.

The condensed divine power dyed even the shadows white.

however.

“…Then what?”

Jinhyeok received Uriel’s divine power head-on.

The light created by the ‘Blessing of the Stars’ completely blocked Uriel’s Holy Veil.

Pants…!

Pachichik!

The light collided with the light, and a silver wave spread out.

‘Such nonsense…’

Uriel bit his molars.

He already knew that Jinhyeok wasn’t normal, but I never thought he would raise an eyebrow despite his archangel-level divine power.

Only then did the plan to press by force become completely useless.

On the contrary, if he continued to fight, he might be humiliated in front of his subordinates.

As I thought about it, my actions became urgent.

The light that had been emitted disappeared in an instant, and the voice calmed down.

“Tell me what your plans are.”

“The reason you are in trouble right now is because you have accumulated defeats without winning. The power is strong, but if you keep failing, the unity will inevitably deteriorate.”

then.

“Can’t one thrilling victory that anyone can understand turn the situation around?”

A landslide victory is required.

no one can doubt

“Words come out of nowhere. Do you think we don’t do it because we don’t know that? Moreover, according to your words, we have to destroy Gabriel and Michael, but you, who are on the same side, will surely help us win.”

I won’t be fooled by such stupid tricks again.

Uriel tried to turn his body with a single knife.

“It’s frustrating. Why do you think of fighting from the inside? Are your old nemesis somewhere else?”

A true enemy who risked his life by splitting a floor in Eden.

It is outside, not inside.

The realm of the demons called ‘The Demon Realm’.

“No way…”

“Yes. If you do my favor, I’ll let you get your hands on one of the devil’s territories. You all know that you have great intelligence, but I’m pretty knowledgeable about the Pandemonium.”

It is an open secret that the late Inmul Corporation is friendly with Beriel.

Among the demon kings, if Beriel, who runs the upper limit, was behind him, he might really be able to attack other demon kings’ territory.

This is not a bluff.

It’s not even a stupid scam.

“What do you want from us?”

“Simple. Support Ragnarok, not Olympus or Celestial, at tomorrow’s meeting. so that this meeting can end safely. Then I will hand over the information I promised.”

Jinhyeok handed over the parchment with a blue seal on it.

It was a special item that unlocked the sealed seal if the conditions were met.

The sun-drenched parchment took on a faintly different shade.

“Can I assume that you’re still here as a sign that you’re interested in my proposal?”

“…Certainly interested. good. accept it.”

Uriel nodded.

With that, the contract was established.

‘good. First of all, we pulled one in our direction.’

Olympus also originally had a verbal contract in advance, but for some reason, the response to contact was lukewarm.

Rather, it is a situation where the unfortunate side is pampering the guts.

‘There is a corner to believe in something…’

Until you know what the hidden card is, you can’t move carelessly.

The spies hidden on the northern side also had to be identified before the meeting was over.

‘This meeting is interesting in many ways.’

This is why the Tower of Trials never loses interest no matter what.

In this situation where many variables were intertwined, the nerves throughout the body were pleasantly stimulated.

⁕⁕⁕

A stranger also visited Olympus, who arrived at the lodging at the same time.

Swoop.

I felt popular.

“It’s late.”

Athena, who was drinking ambrosia, nodded at the hooded man.

“We have been waiting for a long time. The Norse gods don’t have the concept of time commitment at all, what is it?”

Artemis, who was next to her, did not hide her uncomfortable expression.

In the first place, all the gods of Northern Europe had no choice but to become the object of resentment to Artemis, who became drunk to forget her anger at losing Apollo.

Even if the target is a traitor who decided to be with them.

“I must have kept these ladies waiting too long. I also wanted to come quickly, but I had a hard time getting out because of the heavy surveillance.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“…You’re saying there’s a deity you’re suspicious of?”

Athena raised her eyes.

“It’s not like that, but Heimdall is looking over this area meticulously. Well, I didn’t step on my tail anyway, so don’t worry.”

“If you say you’re safe, then you are. Rather… what kind of information can you give me?”

The reason why I took the risk and made a tangent.

It was because there was something that had to be shared before the talks started tomorrow.

A crackling voice came through the hood.

“Kang Jin-hyeok contacted Uriel of Eden.”

“You mean he tried to join hands with that headstrong angel? From Uriel’s point of view, he would never try to ride the same boat as Kang Jin-hyuk.”

“Looking at the atmosphere, it seemed to suggest something quite interesting. I think there is a good chance that Eden will join Northern Europe tomorrow.”

“Those idiots are so…”

Kwadeudeuk!

Artemis crumpled the entire goblet.

The overflowing red wine soaked the floor.

“I will kill you right now! I didn’t like it from the beginning, but let’s just wipe it all out!”

“calm down. It’s not like Eden has completely passed over either. It’s probably tempting to take a step back from the opponent’s condition and then pay attention.”

“You mean we’re just watching him play the role of a bat!?”

“Of course not.”

Athena leaned against the wall and lifted her baby weapon.

A soft light shone on the golden window.

“Originally, I was planning to move in a few days, but I can’t help it when you openly provoke me like this.”

The preparations were perfectly finished.

Now is the time to start another war.

“I was waiting for that word.”

A sly smile crept across Artemis’ lips.

at the same time.

[

Artemis activates her unique ability ‘Moon Hunt’.

]

Through the moonlight, the huge monsters growled wildly.