Chapter 709: Chapter 706

Episode 706. ‘Book of Light’, ‘Book of Darkness’ (1)

Sreung…

Mayer drew his sword as if there was nothing to see.

“How did you know it…”

“You came so quickly even though there was no guide.”

The Dreadlore rankers who followed him also showed hostility.

Just two people.

Except for Kiyov and Ivankovic.

“….”

“….”

He hesitated. The two people took a step back little by little, as if they were afraid of Jinhyeok. They instinctively decided which one was more dangerous.

“Insolent creatures…”

As the blade was pointed at her, Ellis’ eyebrows arched into an inverted shape.

The intention is to wipe them all out at once.

Jinhyuk stopped Ellis.

“Woah, let’s calm down. What would be more foolish if we lost our original purpose while fighting among ourselves?”

In order to escape from the Great Temple of Ramses, securing the ‘Book of Darkness’ is the top priority. This means that since the rest of the guilds are also struggling to obtain the ‘Book of Light’ on the other side, public and private matters should not be confused.

“Master Mayer. How about using it as a meat shield to break through these guys’ traps?”

The main healer, ‘Chloe’, whispered into Mayer’s ear.

It already looked like a pain in the ass. If there are people willing to become victims instead, less blood needs to be shed on this side.

Mayer put away his half-drawn sword.

Because Chloe had a point.

“Okay. Let’s put up a united front together.”

“Good idea.”

“Then let me give you your first task. That book you see over there. Go and bring it to me.”

Mayer’s finger pointed towards the altar in the innermost part of the room.

The ‘Book of Darkness’ was placed in the palm of the black skeleton.

“I feel a little offended by the command group, but as a person in charge, I will understand that. However, this path is structured so that only two people can pass through it safely.”

“Wow. You sound like you know a lot about traps. Do you know anything about how to conquer the labyrinth?”

A question posed casually.

“Hmm. I guess I know the best out of all of them, right? The reason I was able to party with Teresa and Adele was all thanks to this talent.”

Jinhyuk scratched his chin.

Then, Mayer’s eyes suddenly changed.

surely.

The fact that an insignificant person can come this far means that he has some talent. If it was thanks to the explorer’s unique ability, everything so far had been correct.

And as Mayer’s head rolled, the corners of Jinhyeok’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch.

No problem.

Did you just throw out these words without any preparation?

All build-up had already been completed.

[The unique spear ‘Labyrinth Creation’ is activated!]

[The barrier priest’s unique characteristics are activated!]

[The unique ability ‘System Manipulation’ is activated!]

A deep understanding of the special area called ‘Labyrinth’ and interference with its target. The power to recreate.

When the managers’ special abilities were added, an invisible change occurred in the room.

Only Jinhyuk can notice. These were the basic parts of the trap, but no one could recognize them when looking at them from the outside.

‘good.’

Even if it’s impossible to get your hands on a book at all. I was able to play around to suit my taste.

Should we try increasing the difficulty level first?

[‘Glyph of Chaos’] [‘Glyph of Black Rock’] [‘Glyph of Resentment’] [‘Glyph of Hatred’].

And…

even the [‘Libra Symbol’] that was corrupted through system manipulation.

A total of five options were presented.

Depending on which ancient rune you choose, the content written in the book will completely change.

‘Normally, just getting the book isn’t a bad reward. In the first place, if you only look at the strategy points of the Great Temple of Ramses, there is no need to overdo it.’

but.

If these conditions are met, it would not be a bad idea to take some risks rather than aim for safety.

The significant strengthening of existing forces also played a significant role in the decision.

‘It seems like Teresa also got something from Gabriel.’

A primordial being. The guy called that guy. Or maybe some other third force intervened.

No matter who was playing pranks, I won’t let them get their way.

Jinhyuk slowly took a step.

And without any hesitation, I placed my foot on the floor with the most ominous-looking pattern on it.

“Sleep…”

Players screamed without realizing it and closed their eyes tightly.

This is because I clearly remembered how the black powder moved a little while ago.

However, the trap that was supposed to be triggered remained silent.

…It’s true.

“I know about the trap.”

“Unbelievable.”

“If you do this, the story will be different.”

There was a strange look in everyone’s eyes.

If you just follow Jinhyuk’s words, you will be able to reach the book without any sacrifice.

However, they did not notice at all.

What Jinhyuk chose was the ‘balance pattern’ that goes beyond the existing one. The reason the trap wasn’t triggered right now is simply because there was no need to do so from the beginning.

Of course, those who didn’t know the reason just giggled and started going deeper into the inside where the books were.

and.

It didn’t take long for the leisure they had had to disappear.

Ugh!

Suddenly, black flames erupted from a distance along with a bright light.

“Use a shield. It can be any type, but it must not be a fire type!”

“Pfft!”

In response to Jinhyeok’s warning, Mayer immediately sent a signal to the rear.

Among the long line of Dreadlore rankers, one took the lead.

“Oooooh!”

With a loud shout, a tanker-specific shield was unfolded.

[‘Armored Castle’ is activated!]

“I’ll look after you!”

Chloe, the main healer, supported the tank by casting multiple casts.

“Hmph. It’s not a bother.”

On Jinhyeok’s side, Ellis unfolded a tent made of blood.

Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!

In an instant, black flames engulfed the entire passage.

When the storm that lasted for over a minute ended, the ground sizzled with extreme heat.

However, like a lie, those behind the shield did not suffer even the slightest burn. The shield also didn’t have any cracks.

However, before there was any relief, a second trap was triggered.

Blue thorn blades appeared one after another.

“Divine power!”

“What?”

“You have to use 6-star or higher divine power to deal with it. Anything else is useless.”

“Damn it. If I suddenly say it’s divine power…”

Paladin or Priest are not that common professions. Moreover, the requirement for 6 stars was too high. Even Chloe, the main healer, only specializes in healing. Because there were no divine skills.

Dreadlore’s only priest hurriedly summoned a golden sword.

Immediately, two black blades flew in a circle.

Kukukukukukuku!

It was 2m long and possessed both speed and weight to create a piercing force that hurt your ears.

“I’ll take care of it.”

[Teresa activates ‘Praying Angel’!]

Centered around the shield…

…golden wings spread out.

Wow!

The blade struck by the dazzling divine power bounced off and lodged deep in the ceiling.

On the other hand.

Come on! Kwazijic!

“Kaaaaak!”

The sword made by the priest on the Dreadlore side split in half the moment it hit the blade. Naturally, the priest behind him could not avoid the fate of being cut in half.

[A noble sacrifice was offered.]

At the same time as one person dies. A small amount of red liquid filled the glass bottle above the book in the distance.

It is an insignificant amount that can be seen with the naked eye.

It would be especially difficult to notice now that traps are being activated so frantically.

“This time it’s ice attribute!”

Jinhyuk’s shouting followed by the sound of a trap being activated.

So two or three people.

As we moved forward, the number of victims increased. The amount of blood filling the glass bottle also increased. Now the distance has narrowed considerably, so I can clearly see the change with the naked eye.

“No way…”

“Was it something like that?”

Everyone realized at the same time what this meant, even though they didn’t say it out loud.

There have to be more and more victims for that glass bottle to be full.

Only by filling the glass bottle can you finally get the book.

***

Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!

The space created by hundreds of layers of barriers and multiple dimensions literally turned into a wasteland.

There was no end to the holes dug here and there.

This is proof that incredible power collided with power.

“You’re still like a rat.”

썣썄죤 죁죁!

Sibukkal retrieved the blades.

They prepared every possible move and attacked like a storm, but were unable to inflict fatal wounds on Nyarlathotep.

still.

I purposely made sure to get the reward I came for.

Patter…

Nyarlathotep slowly rose from the debris.

He was covered in wounds here and there, and half of his body was sore from burns and poison.

“This is a shell that we put a lot of effort into, but it doesn’t seem to be enough to fight you.”

“The problem is the arrogance that they always reign at the top. The fact that they only prepared such an incarnation meant that they were completely unprepared for us.”

“Enough of the bone-hitting words. If you think that my gentle demeanor will last forever, you would be sorely mistaken.”

Creepy.

Sibukkal felt the chill in his bones.

No matter how much he cannot demonstrate his full power, Nyarlathotep is the one who has seen and experienced the most among the primordial beings.

This means that if the situation arises, they would have prepared at least one move that could overthrow the board itself.

The only reason we don’t do that is because the harm is greater than the benefit.

Because Sea Buck Curl also came here after accurately seeing that point, the fight between each other continued as if it were obvious.

Nyarlathotep, finally letting go of his anger, let out a long sigh.

“But I guess I have no choice but to admit that I lost this time.”

I couldn’t lose the body of Shuetra here.

Because all plans could only be realized through Chouette.

At least here, I have no choice but to buy things.

the problem is.

This is about what should be given in return if the hero of humanity named Shuetra cannot be used in this event.

There must be a good reason why Seabuckall went to such lengths to stop him…

Nyarlathotep, who was lost in thought for a moment, slowly opened his mouth.

“I see. … You saved the ‘Apostle’. You came to help that Apostle play an active part in this matter.”

Each myth can enter into an ‘apostolic contract’, which can be said to be their agent. Of course, Outer Gods and Elder Gods were also included in that category.

“haha. I wouldn’t have guessed that in the main event where players are fighting each other, there was an apostle who was sponsored by the Elder Gods.”

It’s like a tiger lurking where wild dogs play.

“I commend you for being the one who noticed it now. I’d like to, but you probably won’t get another chance.”

All the plans were already interlocked as precisely as gears.

The only thing left was a choice.

The Elder Gods were planning to issue an ultimatum to Kang Jin-hyuk, who took the Necronomicon. They

obediently gave the book to themselves. Will he sacrifice himself and become a faithful chess piece?

Or will he be forced to turn over the book and be killed?

“…”

Nyarlathotep’s face was grimly contorted.

The Elder Gods, who had made up their minds, were going to do this behind their backs without even realizing it. It was because I didn’t expect that it would be happening.

Right at that time.

“And apart from this, I can give you a third option that will be helpful to both sides.”

“The third option?”

“Yes. From what I heard, it seemed like I was being swayed by a strange person called ‘that man’, but I felt uncomfortable that an unidentified mortal was interfering with the decisions that should be made by the rulers of the great 50th floor.”

Ancient beings should be objects of reverence. .

It means that they have to set causality, issue orders to administrators, and maintain order in the tower.

That’s what Nyarlathotep thinks as well.

“If you’re forming a temporary alliance to get rid of him, please let me know at any time.”

50 The battle for supremacy of the floor will be a story later.

Before that, there will be no need for each other to become each other’s enemies to eliminate the arrogant hyenas.

“….”

Nyarlathotep stopped at the suggestion that caught him off guard.

In the flowing time.

Slurp,

the figure of the sea buck curl disappeared into a wisp of smoke.