Episode 64-Phase (4)
“It seems true that you were attacked… “The traces of battle remain.”
He got off his horse and looked at the ruins with a serious expression. All that remains of the ruins that the migrants have left behind is broken and miscellaneous items. At least there were quite a few traces that clearly showed that a fierce battle had taken place nearby.
There were places where arrows had been pierced, and there were traces of the ground turning over and rocks breaking as warriors fought. It was strong evidence that the testimony given by those who had escaped was all true.
“Look here. That guy was talking about a giant hammer falling from the sky. “I think it’s a trace of that.”
One of his subordinates pointed somewhere with his hand while beckoning a member of the Ornn tribe who came with him. He walked there and sighed. The large hole left deep in the floor was large enough for one person to lie down straight down.
Although its size makes no sense, it was a trace that proved the incredible testimony that a large hammer fell from the sky and killed warriors and soldiers.
“Well, didn’t I tell you clearly! “It was absolutely not a lie!”
“noisy! “Where is the guy who ran away without fighting?”
The Orne tribe member, who had clear signs of being beaten, screamed as if he was going crazy because he was being unfairly treated. Although those around him tried to exonerate him, they also could not deny the evidence before their eyes.
‘They are the ones who call themselves Arin people. ‘I can’t believe there was such a lack of strength in this area.’
He was lost in thought as he watched this. If the nonsense words of that fugitive who ran away and ran in haste were all true, then this was not something to be roughly left to the tribe under his command, but something to be decided by the warchief himself.
Because he was an enemy who appeared to those who no longer had an enemy in this area.
“Everyone goes back. “We must quickly report this to the warchief.”
He ordered his men who came with him to return. I planned to report the facts I found out here as quickly as possible.
“Hmm?!”
Just when I got on the horse and tried to turn the horse’s head. Sensing something, he reflexively looked at the sky without realizing it.
At the same time, his eyes widened and he shouted at the top of his voice.
“ruin!!!”
Something sparkling in the sky is none other than a huge translucent hammer.
He shouted urgently and jumped off the horse in a hurry. His subordinates were also surprised, but after hearing his words, they did not immediately run away but were slightly late as they looked up at the sky.
“Ouch.”
“aaah!”
The hammer hit the ground, sending out a shock wave and crushing the horses they were riding.
Ksai, who was the first to sense the hammer’s attack, managed to avoid the hammer’s attack by throwing his body away, but most of them were already crushed corpses.
“Ksai! “What the hell is this!”
“It’s not over yet!”
Even the hammer attack didn’t end with just one attack. As if they could not see them alive, they fell from the sky one after another and hit the ground where they were.
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‘These guys…!’
Ksai gritted his teeth, and although he was an excellent warrior confident in his skills, he was like a mouse being chased by a cat, unable to even put up even the slightest resistance, and all he could do was throw his body to avoid the attack.
In the process, he lost all his horses and men. Nevertheless, the hammer hitting the ground fell on his head without mercy.
‘You can’t avoid this.’
Convinced that he would be beaten to death like this, he drew his sword towards the falling hammer and raised his mana. Immediately after that, a huge shock hit his body.
“Ugh, wow!!!”
Bones creaked and muscles burst. The impact of a hammer is powerful enough to crush even the strongest warrior’s body. His legs, which were standing on the ground, were bent and he was digging into the ground.
“Oooooh!!!”
In the meantime, he was in a trance and really put all his strength into holding on. He resisted the enormous power that was trying to oppress him with an earnestness that made him forget the pain.
It wasn’t just my life that was at stake. It was truly a resistance that risked everything he had, including the pride he had built up as a warrior.
‘I will not lose easily. I, Ksai, who has risen to the level of a great warrior, dare to use magic like this…!’
Although it was only a short time, he really fought with all his might. When the hammer’s strength finally weakened a little. He grinned so hard that it bled at the thought of how he had endured.
***
Click click.
All I could hear was the sound of mouse clicking. Having decided not to let the enemy scouts live once I had discovered them, I clicked the mouse and hit them with the desktop-destroying hammer.
‘Oh, is he alive?’
It seemed like all 5 hammers that could be used at once were used to hit all the scouts. However, when I looked closely, I saw the opponent I had finally beaten writhing and climbing out of the hole made by the hammer.
He was identified as the leader of the enemies. Although he was in a state of complete disrepair and dripping blood, it was surprising that he was able to walk on two legs after being hit hard by a hammer.
Well, since the hammer is the most basic weapon provided, it probably has its limitations.
‘You can’t hide it forever.’
I sighed as I saw the warrior named Ksai climbing out of the pit, looking up at the sky, talking and laughing to himself.
As Varun predicted, competition with existing powers was expected anyway. No matter what the outcome is, fighting once is inevitable.
Rather than plugging each hole by hand, it seemed better to find a way to repair the embankment before it completely collapsed.
Although it was a harsh task, it was also a reason why residents who still work tirelessly had to work harder.
“Ah, I was just trying to get some rest.”
I tried to take it a little leisurely, but I think it was a complacent idea.
I laughed and ran the game. The game I played was Dark Blood. I was planning on clearing Chapter 2 with Riena. I’ve already completed almost all of Chapter 2’s sub-quests that give useful rewards.
It was the same in Chapter 1, so if you keep moving until she gets tired, you will be able to finish the main quest quickly.
“—.”
Riena looked surprised at being suddenly called. After she became somewhat stable, she was not given more than two tasks.
But even though her eyes widened in surprise, she did not show any signs of displeasure. He was literally a loyal knight who would do whatever I told him to do.
‘Let’s proceed quickly. ‘No frills.’
All I can do for her is to guide her through the most efficient and quick route possible. The story itself has a simple structure in which all chapters prevent and defeat the plot of demon lords who are slowly encroaching on society.
“W-what?!”
“We are carrying out sacred official duties for the church!”
They attacked them for that purpose. These are the Holy Knights who transport prisoners to be used as living sacrifices for the bishop of this city, who fell in collusion with the devil.
Even though they are prisoners, they are all falsely accused. The problem was that the Holy Knights who followed the bishop here did not know that fact and did not believe it.
“Hey, these guys!?”
“It’s the enemy!”
Question and answer dance. Anyway, if you want to progress through the story and summon the boss mob, you have no choice but to fight. I, holding the staff, used my skills first to attack them first, so of course they attacked us.
Riena looked at me in confusion, but her eyes changed when they charged in with their swords first.
They jumped forward at once and began to subdue the Paladins. Her inherent outstanding skills are increasing as she gains experience, and as she steadily absorbs mana and skills, she can now deal with the Paladins of Chapter 2 without any problems.
‘Are the warriors of the plains stronger?’
I haven’t seen much, but the warriors from the hostile tribes I’ve faced seem to be a bit stronger than the paladins. Of course, the enemies in the game become ridiculously stronger as the chapters progress.
“Ugh, the church won’t sit still, you criminal bastards…”
After the battle was over, I held my breath, gave Riena a thumbs up as she looked at me, and approached a paladin who was rolling on the floor. He spoke a line that was almost identical to the original line.
“What do you mean? They are accused of devil worship…”
I picked the lines that came to mind and told them the truth according to the story. They were shocked to hear that the people they were leading were in fact innocent people, and that the bishop who gave the order was actually corrupt.
They were astonished when I showed them evidence, fixed in their inventory, that the player had been chosen directly by Heaven, and it became impossible for them to deny my words.
To me it was just a game, but to them it was real, so their simple reactions felt different.
‘I have to get to the mid-boss today.’
We attacked the Paladins and secured complete evidence.
Now that we have learned that the corrupt bishop is the cause of the growing absurdity and demonic influence in this city, all that remains is to punish him.
In order to do this, there is a process called clearing the path that requires clearing through numerous enemies.
If you push yourself a little too hard, you will be able to reach the mid-boss, Corrupt Priest Low.
‘You can put more people in hunting mode, farm more items, and purchase skill enhancement tickets and special equipment.’
There are many benefits to be gained from achieving that achievement.
To them, it’s a precious reality that must be changed, but from my perspective, it’s just a game with no reason to care. It was a natural reward since I wouldn’t have done it if it wasn’t for the benefit.
“–.”
That may also be part of the reason why Riena is working hard without showing any signs of hardship.
Loyalty to oneself is loyalty, but it is because they know better than anyone else that if they take the lead and pave the way, other residents will follow and receive rewards and growth.
‘It looked like it was at least dozens of years old.’
Now you must charge into the church and kill all the corrupted people and demons. Even in the game that was confirmed through the strategy video, more than a dozen enemies continued to pour in, and now that various variables have arisen, the number may increase even more.
We had to go to that place alone. Since Riena was not in full condition, there was a high possibility that she would be forced to quit midway, so she checked the shortcuts in advance.
‘I need to get a good rest tomorrow.’
Riena, who sensed what we were going to do in the future, was also calmly preparing for battle.
The original plan was to send her on a creature hunt tomorrow to learn how to make equipment, but I thought that would be too difficult.
We decided to change the plan and bring in different people. Since I was planning on teaching them through Riena anyway, there would be no difference if I had them learn from the beginning.
It would be a little more frustrating for me to have to work with newbies instead of Riena, but I could deal with that.