Episode 716. The Shackles of Restricted Return (3)
Tiring!
Text that appears with the status window.
[Hidden copy condition achieved by resident ‘Hasting’.]
“… … !?”
This time, Jinhyuk’s eyes shook violently at the unexpected message.
It had to be that way.
Because it was the first time that the copy condition was met through the opponent.
[Unique window ‘Time of the Returner’ (Limited)]
Difficulty of acquisition: Unmeasurable.
Content: You will be able to use the abilities of all the classes you have used while playing the Tower of Trials so far.
[However, this ability can only be used 3 times.]
[The ability completely disappears after 3 uses.]
[Copied abilities are stored in the ‘World’s Memory’.]
I’ve experienced many professions while climbing the Tower of Trials in the past. Naturally, I’ve also acquired countless unique abilities and unique spells for each.
Hastings’s unique ability was the fraudulent ability to reproduce all of that.
Although there is a 3-time limit, it is safe to say that you have obtained a card that is several levels higher than ‘Napoleon’s Coronation’.
… … Complex emotions intertwined.
Only now do I realize what Hastings wanted to do.
“Was this your plan from the beginning? To give me your powers?”
“Coolook! Whoosh… .”
Hastings vomited red blood.
It’s a fatal wound at first glance.
Even though he was a high-level manager, he was hit in the vital spot without using any defensive skills.
No, from the beginning, Hastings had no will to stop the final attack.
“Haha. Cool! The conditions for passing on this ability are quite troublesome. But don’t be too grateful. I was sure you would break in the middle.”
If you repeat and remember thousands of deaths, you are bound to be broken.
Hastings thought that Jinhyeok had less than a 1% chance of passing this ordeal. No matter how strong a being’s endurance was, if the desperate situation of repeated deaths and the frustration of it never ending were combined… .
… … Because you will definitely have a mental breakdown.
But Jinhyuk was completely different from what was expected.
Especially the look in your eyes at the end.
That is not the look of someone frustrated and trapped by an inescapable fate.
No matter how desperate the situation was, there was a strong desire to survive.
… … is different from myself.
I was trying to take a different path from the life of compromise, giving up, and settling.
so that.
Hastings decided to make one last bet.
Maybe I made that decision the moment I met Jinhyuk again.
“Are you sure you’re okay with that? Maybe if you fight the primordial beings like you originally intended, you’ll have a better chance of protecting the tower. After all, if you do that, you’ll be guaranteed a chance to live.”
As the cycle of regression repeats, I think I will lose the sense of the weight of life and even throw away my own life in that tiresome boredom.
What if you told someone who had been granted immortal life that this would be their last?
Indeed, will they end their boredom and seek rest?
No. If the end comes, I will cling to life even more.
The higher your intelligence, and the longer you live, the deeper your desire to survive becomes.
however.
Hastings put it all down.
There is no way I won’t have regrets.
“I would be lying if I said I had no regrets. But I have no regrets.”
Hastings’ pupils gradually dimmed.
Too much blood was shed.
Hastings spoke one last time before his breath stopped.
“But please promise me one thing.”
“I’m listening.”
“If you ever reach the top of the tower… . then I want you to make decisions for the sake of the tower, not for yourself.”
A rumor known only to the highest beings.
It is said that if you can see the top of the tower, the tower will grant one wish to the climber. Hastings also knows this, so he makes a final request to Jinhyeok.
but.
When I played the game, nothing changed even if I saw the top of the tower.
There was no message saying that a wish would be granted, or any god-like thing appearing out of nowhere.
There was only a breathtakingly beautiful sight.
‘I don’t think I need to say that.’
For this goblin, the Tower of Trials was something heavier than his own life. It was a purpose in itself that he wanted to protect at all costs.
I didn’t want to reveal the truth that would jeopardize it at this moment.
“Even if I reach the top of the tower, I will not make a wish that would harm the tower’s safety. Because I, like you, cherish this tower.”
This is enough.
This is enough.
“Thank you… I guess… I must have gone through so many rounds to meet you.”
Hastings’ eyes slowly closed.
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Passus… .
The broken body was turned to dust and scattered.
***
The battle was still raging outside of subspace.
“What did Kang Jin-hyeok do?”
“Where did you take Mr. Jinhyeok!”
Cheon Yoo-seong and Teresa shouted at the same time.
Only Jang Bo-kyung appeared through the subspace. Jin-hyeok, who disappeared with her, was not seen.
“That guy is currently being interviewed inside. He’ll probably come back after his proud nose gets smashed, so there’s no need to look for him.”
“That’s ridiculous. There’s a fool out there who would try to break that guy’s nose. I don’t know what happened in there, but if you don’t want to get screwed, you’d better spit that guy out right now.”
“Well, that’s something we should take care of ourselves. Why don’t you two worry about it instead?”
Sweep.
chuck.
The assassins tightened their siege.
The inquisitors surrounded Teresa.
however.
Kwaaaaang!
Crunch!
A commotion broke out among the assassins who had rushed in at once.
As the fearsome sword energy rose in all directions, a sword area developed around Cheon Yu-seong.
It’s overwhelming power.
Because anyone who entered that range could not avoid being cut.
The momentum of Cheon Yoo-seong was on a different level, to the point where the advantage of numbers itself became meaningless.
“Ugh… .”
“What, what is this monster?”
“A guy like this existed?”
Even the rankers were terrified of the assassins they had been hunting in large numbers.
There is no point in fighting any longer.
“I guess it won’t work in this condition. In that case, I’ll add a little seasoning.”
Jang Bo-kyung snapped her fingers.
[‘Intestine-Eating Seed’ is activated!]
The change occurred after that phrase appeared.
“Kwaaaaah!”
“Ahhhhh!”
A terrible scream erupted from among the assassins attacking Cheon Yoo-seong.
I felt like my brain was going to burst as something unfamiliar inside my body was poking at my entire organ.
That was only for a moment. The assassins’ appearances began to change completely.
[‘The Battle Soldier of Sibukkul’ appears!]
The ability to transform into a primordial warrior by using the body as nutrients.
The reason Jang Bo-kyung could be so confident was because she had this kind of preparation.
Kukugugugu… .
The completely changed fighters charged at Cheon Yu-seong once again.
Although they were fakes made from seeds, each one of them had the power to catch and eat average rankers as food.
‘Take Cheon Yoo-seong and Teresa captive and demand an exchange for the Necronomicon from Kang Jin-hyeok.’
If you’re stuck in that hellish regression space, you’ll come out of it in a very tattered state of mind.
No matter how great Kang Jin-hyeok was, Hastings’ power was not something a living being could withstand.
Rather, what bothered Jang Bo-kyung was whether it was necessary to prepare so thoroughly for just one person.
‘What on earth is that guy that makes everyone so fuss about him?’
I know you’re not an ordinary player.
Since the higher beings are interested in it, it can’t help but be far from ordinary.
But he is not even a great power in the upper echelons. Could he be stronger than himself, who is literally the disciple of the primordial being who is the ultimate ruler of this world?
This is ridiculous.
‘Rather, this guy here seems much stronger… .’
Jang Bo-kyung wet her lips with her tongue.
Although it had not even been ten minutes, Cheon Yoo-seong had already cut down dozens of Sibukkul’s soldiers.
Creepy! Creepy!
A pleasant goosebumps appeared on my skin.
Crunch! Crunch!
The sight of Cheon Yoo-seong twisting the neck and then cutting it off without mercy was like that of an evil spirit.
No way… Even those who fed them seeds couldn’t even buy time.
That guy is much more of a monster than I thought.
“Now you’re the only one left.”
Cheon Yoo-seong quickly narrowed the distance between himself and Jang Bo-gyeong.
“I guess that’s how it is.”
Jang Bo-kyung pulled out a spear from the subspace.
The moment when they entered into each other’s business relationship.
Kakagagagang!
The spear and sword crossed at incredible speed.
Front, back, left, right.
The incomprehensible sprays of water and smoke created thousands of trails in the air.
“Whew!”
Jang Bo-kyung whistled.
I couldn’t help but be amazed several times by Cheon Yoo-seong’s swordsmanship that was right in front of me.
“This is truly amazing. If it weren’t for this window, I would have died more than ten times already.”
Jang Bo-kyung touched the window, which was completely white from the top to the bottom.
An ego item made with a special metal from outer space and infused with the soul of the Great Old One.
It was the ‘Yaksedal’s Spear’.
A 50-story relic that is said to be able to defeat a master even if given to a small child.
It was a sight that was hard to believe, seeing that they were unable to seize the opportunity to win despite using the fraudulent weapon they had received from Sibuck.
“That’s what I meant. To be able to withstand my sword with such crude spearmanship? That weapon is more than enough for your abilities.”
“Oh my. Thanks for the compliment. It’s amazing.”
Jang Bo-kyung smiled brightly.
“When I see that squabble, I can’t help but think of someone who annoys me. You should know that you won’t die gracefully.”
Parts…!
Cheon Yoo-seong’s sword drew a sinister trajectory.
Although it has been tyrannical up until now, the sword has never been imbued with this much magical energy.
Sword and Magic Technique.
He inherited the sword of Geomma through the marriage ceremony.
The trajectories and trails created black afterimages.
this.
‘Black Lotus’
That’s the first one.
Kwakwakwakwakwakwakwa!
“… … !?”
The smile completely disappeared from Jang Bo-kyung’s face.
***
Same time.
Teresa, who was dealing with the inquisitors, was also fighting against every second.
“Huh!”
Dominic’s face crumpled.
The elite Inquisitors, made up of the best of the best from the Vatican. They had risen to this position after going through rigorous training and painstaking efforts.
however.
Who would have thought that even though I brought all these people, I couldn’t capture even one fallen saint?
The hurt to my pride was not just a slight one.
Especially.
“I don’t want to hurt you, so please step back.”
Teresa’s disgusting and hypocritical remarks further hurt my pride.
[‘Protection of the Stars’ – ‘Archangel’s Glow’ is activated!]
Swish.
Golden waves formed an aurora behind Teresa.
The surging waves raised his vitality and broke the spirit of his enemies.
“You idiots! What the hell are you doing!”
Dominic stepped forward.
Now that it’s come to this, it’s not time to be frugal or self-conscious.
An ornately decorated item appeared in the subspace.
[Special relic ‘Raphael’s Holy Fire’ is activated!]
It is no exaggeration to say that this relic is poison to the paladins. The stronger the divine power of the target, the more it destroys their spirit, which is the worst combination for Teresa.
“Ahhhhh!”
Teresa screamed in agony.
The intense pain that seemed to blow away my reason turned my head white.
dump.
He threw away his weapons and knelt down.
“You’re a woman who makes things happen a lot.”
Dominic clicked his tongue.
It was quite difficult, but somehow I achieved my goal.
Until I saw the following scene, I certainly thought so.
[Personality changes.]
Teresa’s magic has completely changed.
