300. Code Zero (5)
Endless waves of orcs pouring out of the maze.
However, after repeated mechanical sweeps, they finally had only one last longbow unit left.
[This is a group now, I’ll leave it to you!]
At Owen’s sudden shout, the ranger who was wielding the dagger was startled and started shaking with his arms and legs.
[What do you say? Owen! As you know, the archer unit’s compatibility is close range… … !]
[I’m almost at the bottom of my life, so what? Group, you’re pretty good at cutting, aren’t you?]
[oh? for a moment! Wait, Owen!]
However, Owen was so desperate that he ran straight to the boss room, ignoring what the group said.
[Newbie! TT!]
But what awaited Owen was an unexpected sight.
The king of the giant orcs, soaked in blood, was kneeling in front of a small goat and reciting his last words.
-How could this not be deplorable, Thunderstorm Bone… … .
Its battered body was glowing faintly and becoming increasingly blurred.
-Is this inevitable? Or was it just my lack of strength? I tried to stop you with all the wisdom of my clan, but the foretold wheel of fate ended up sending your star into a path of destruction!
Seongjin listened to those words without answering. I felt a strange sense of déjà vu from his dark, sunken eyes.
-Don’t you dare be arrogant, Thunderstorm Bone. The sins you have committed and the sins you were destined to commit. All of these things never deviate even an inch from the goddess’ prophecy.
[…] … .]
-Nevertheless, if you dare to defy God, I will gladly laugh at you! There will never be anyone more foolish than this in the world… … .
Unlike before, when he was screaming in pain, his tone was strangely calm.
So Seongjin asked the guy.
[Since when did you know?]
-… What are you talking about?
[Don’t act like a fool. You knew that your mind was going back and forth, right?]
Wasn’t it like that when you first saw me, and didn’t we go back and forth a few times during the battle?
As Seongjin questioned him, he looked into the right eye of the man who was barely intact. Those eyes that reminded her of the Lycan Slope Road, Nebraska, whom she once met in the labyrinth.
At the same time, a bright silver-grey glow appeared in Seongjin’s eyes for a moment and then disappeared.
[It’s clear that Justitia was the one who did something, but it was purely your will to rush out of the boss room that wasn’t even open. Isn’t that right?]
Then the Orc King blinked his eyelids a few times and brushed away the blood pooling around his eyes.
-Now what should I hide? Yes. When the alarm went off, I knew there was an enemy, so I willingly opened the door and went out to greet you. How can a person with intact limbs sit still and wait for the enemy to attack?
okay. Perhaps that would be an appropriate response. If this wasn’t a normal world.
A door opening that does not meet the conditions. Isn’t that a phenomenon that completely violates the rules of this world?
Then the Orc King looked at Seongjin with a strange expression.
-Something that could never have happened happened? If you do that, isn’t it all your fault in the end? Thunderstorm Bone. The one who destroys the order of Pangea and leads everything to destruction. It’s just as the goddess predicted.
However, even though he was saying the same thing as the first time, there was no longer any trace of anger in the Orc King’s tone.
The guy looked up into space with calm eyes and muttered.
-But this is truly strange. As I approach the end of my life, something strange happens. Things that were so clear are blurring and losing their shape, and things that were previously invisible appear so clearly before my eyes.
[…] … .]
-When did the goddess leave me a prophecy? In the end, what was the order of Pangea that I so desperately wanted to protect? It’s all so vague now… … .
As he said that, his eyes twinkled. He returned to Seongjin again.
-On the other hand, Thunderstorm Bone. Now I can clearly see a different side of you. On the one hand, you are like a child who has just entered the world, and on the other hand, you are like a vicious evil spirit who has been wandering the battlefield for a long time.
Crackling.
Just then, a small noise appeared in Seongjin’s field of vision again.
-… Ah, I see!
Then, suddenly, one of the Orc King’s good eyes widened in shock. Its dilated pupils began to shake violently, as if it had seen something incredible.
-okay! That’s how it happens! You must be ■■■… … .
[…] what?]
Seongjin asked back later, but-
Pass… … .
It was already too late. Before he could even utter those last words, the Orc King Rygas turned into a ray of light and completely disappeared.
At the same time, a small message window appeared in front of Seongjin’s eyes.
〚Your party has cleared ‘The Orc King’s Maze’ with excellent results. Depending on the party member’s contribution, certain rewards are paid differentially. Would you like to receive your reward now?〛
〚Accept/Reject〛
‘… … .’
Seongjin frowned and glared at the window.
Hey, wait a minute. Are you kidding me?
I think he was just trying to tell me something important, why now? uh?
At that time, Owen, who was quietly watching from behind, quietly placed his hand on Seongjin’s shoulder.
“Don’t be too discouraged. “Newbie.”
“hmm? what?”
“no. “You look kind of depressed.”
What kind of nonsense is this guy talking about again?
Seongjin, dumbfounded, glared at him with a sullen expression on his face, and his next words were even more shocking.
“It’s okay, newbie. When I first came here, I had a lot of agony because I had to kill strangers I had no grudge against. But everyone said that. “These are not real lives.”
“… … .”
“It is true that the Orc King showed an unusually vivid reaction, but that does not mean that the mobs in the dungeon are alive. The next time you go in, the same guy will show up just fine, right? So don’t feel too sorry about it.”
Seongjin was dumbfounded by the guy’s unexpected consolation.
What does this mean all of a sudden? Is there anyone who doesn’t know that? Have you ever seen such a no-nonsense guy?
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Seongjin’s absurd feelings were reflected in his fingertips.
Wow!
“What!?”
Owen suddenly gets hit with an unexpected blow and rolls around on the floor. After gathering himself for a while, he protested with a very hurt expression on his face.
“no! Why are you hitting me again? “What did I do wrong this time?”
“Who are you giving advice to now? “Stop talking nonsense and mind your own business from now on!”
“What? Who is really giving advice now? Newbie, since when have you been nagging me like that… … .”
Owen shouted and suddenly felt his anger subside like a fish.
It’s not just because of the cute hooves proudly sticking out in front of them.
Even if I try to repay Takbam, the mountain goat in front of me is a bit small. Plus, isn’t his defense the worst among the party members?
“I’m so nervous about this that I can’t even hit him.”
Of course, Seongjin snorted in response.
“It’s something to live for a long time. “There are people in the world who take such slow punches?”
“what? Live long? “Where did this little bastard get such arrogance from?”
“Who is the kid? Man, do you really know who this old man is?”
“The elderly like it! If you are an elderly person, I am an elderly grandfather!”
Meanwhile, Hatasu Titi and Gurup smiled happily as they looked at the two.
[The young people seem to become friends really quickly. I guess it’s because they’re from the same neighborhood, right?]
[Evaluate positively! This is very helpful for team morale!]
Of course, it was a misunderstanding that occurred because I could not understand what Seongjin and Owen were saying at all. Because the two were in the midst of arguing in the imperial language.
Right then.
[hey! Everyone, check this out!]
Dexter, who was manipulating the window by himself, suddenly shouted in a very excited voice.
[Can you believe this? Our party is now in first place in the entire server time challenge! That’s an overwhelming time difference from second place! We did it!]
* * *
That day, Seongjin and his group decided to close the connection a little early.
Originally, they had planned to run straight to the B-rank dungeon, but everyone was feeling very tired due to the tension caused by several unexpected incidents.
Dexter readily agreed to this. This is because there were various minor frictions with the strategy he thought was perfect.
In particular, we had to accurately investigate the situation where the boss room was suddenly opened.
Even if it passes this time, if an accident like this happens again in a higher-level dungeon, everyone’s lives cannot be guaranteed.
[Besides, our record will not be broken any time soon.]
Dexter looked at the ranking window that opened in front of him with a very proud face.
[It was a benefit that the boss room suddenly opened. Because it was like a defense battle and a boss battle at the same time.]
You can press the alarm and come back, or run to avoid the alarm like Seongjin and his group. No party will get through the maze as quickly as they do.
Plus, there was a boss fight right away. If things continued like this, this time challenge would probably remain as a timeless record in the history of Pangea.
[The reward for first place in the time challenge is indeed different. The results are better than running through a dungeon all day.]
[I agree. Hurry up and take these back!]
The silent villains were also very excited.
Except Owen, of course.
“It’s a newbie. Do you have to go too? “If there’s nothing urgent, can you just hang out with me?”
Seongjin looked at the big guy who was acting uncharacteristically pitiful with a puzzled look.
Hey, I’m busy.
“If you want to play more games, play alone.”
“But Sang Chang-chang does not leave guest ID users alone. “If everyone leaves, it’s obvious that I will also get kicked out.”
“Then why don’t you rest early today?”
Then Owen muttered with a sullen face.
“Oh, I don’t like it. “If things continue like this, the dream will definitely be fierce.”
“… … ?”
It was a reaction that bothered me, but the issue at hand was too important to listen to his whining.
Not only because of the several unexpected accidents, but also because the words Justitia had told him earlier kept ringing in his head.
-You won’t be able to shake it off. □□□ □□. Justitia has already melted into the atmosphere of this place and can no longer be undone.
Crackling. Chick.
After leaving the dungeon, the noise frequency also became more frequent. He can never feel it, but perhaps that irritating thing is trying to cling to him again.
“It’s a newbie. huh? huh?”
“Oh, kinda!”
After Seongjin managed to separate the grown child who was struggling and clinging to him, he hinted to Dexter.
“Hey, let’s hurry up and go to the workshop. “I have something I need to discuss with you.”
fantasy,
