Episode 77
blood clot.
A monster from the other world that is known only to grow wild in the demon realm.
If you compare it with human emotions right now, it is very angry.
messed up
30 years of hard work has all gone to waste.
The ceremonial hall is broken.
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Even more so the family members who built it… … . Those foolish humans are no more.
[…] … !!]
The ugly soul of the blood tree screamed and raged.
A scream full of desire, forgetting both intelligence and language.
If it had been a little longer, it could have reached the ground and firmly rooted itself.
Unlike the demon realm, the ground overflows with nutrients.
It was an elaborate plan that had been built up until now by coveting that paradise, forcibly digging into the gaps in the world, interfering with the souls of foolish humans, and managing them.
Just a few humans… … . An earthly existence that the blood tree only recognizes as food dares to interfere.
The roots connecting the alter ego were also burned. At this rate, the contact with the ground that was barely maintained would be lost.
Forcibly ejected from the demon realm.
go back?
The demon king who tramples demons and even those demons like ants.
You mean to go back to that terrible land?
“Ha ha ha ha! Are you afraid to go back home?”
Someone spoke to the bloody consciousness trembling in fear.
There is something wearing black armor.
Instinctively, the blood tree stretched out its roots to devour it.
“… … hahahaha, you don’t know the subject.”
Sneering and lightly cut off.
As if he had swung it before he knew it, there was only one greatsword clenched in his hand.
Only then does the spirit of the blood tree understand its identity and cannot hide its astonishment.
family. The appearance of that armor was undoubtedly left in the memory that I absorbed when I harvested Melfrang as food.
He is not a follower, but a helper who helped the descent of Blood Tree.
“If you fail like this, someone will be in great trouble.”
The knight in black armor lightly flicked the greatsword he was holding.
“Tree of the Devil World, do you want to go to the ground?”
The knight in black armor said in a frivolous yet light tone.
“I will send you.”
The black knight, who had been giggling that he would lose his face if he ruined his plan by being interrupted by such children, raised his greatsword.
“Now, this is the ground you long for.”
throw down the greatsword
Huge pressure descends along the trajectory of the sword, tearing everything along the sword’s line.
The gap in space is violently torn apart, and the gap leading to the ground, where the connection had disappeared, is reopened.
However, it is still a narrow road for blood.
“Show your grit. Don’t you hate being eaten?”
Should I be the catcher?
The Black Knight provoked it as if it were inciting the instinct of blood.
what you want… … What I want to eat is only there.
It was nothing more than a plant in the demon world, but it wants to acquire mutation and evolve into a predator.
You can achieve that only by going to the ground.
With just that wish, the blood tree impulsively squeezes its existence into the gap.
Jiji Jijiji!
The world’s laws never allow anything that comes without a price.
The repulsive force of refusal rages terrifyingly with the momentum to tear the soul apart.
that.
The blood tree is forcibly torn apart only by instinct and tenacity.
Even though it has been torn too much and becomes a bony look, it does not care and only heads for the ground.
“Yes, run amok. A demonic plant.”
Observing the spectacle caused by the monster, the black knight exclaimed.
“Trouble the ground and close the gap.”
It doesn’t matter how much you eat and pollute it for the sake of it.
The earth is vast, and there are many lifeforms like bugs.
Shouting words mixed with madness and frivolity, the black knight unleashes the monster towards the ground.
“Eat, grow, and become a pillar that connects the world!”
* * *
The final battle of Chapter 2 begins.
《Phase 3 begins.》
《Blood Beast Subjugation》
《The Demon World’s monster burned with tenacity and achieved the impossible Advent, albeit in a limited form.》
《The monster wants food.》
《I hope to increase its size by eating the beings on the ground.》
《Defeate the incompletely descended blood tree.》
《The quest is automatically cleared after a certain period of time.》
《However, subsequent scenarios will be fixed to the normal route.》
Phase 3 of the bloody subjugation has begun.
“… … I thought I would be crushed as soon as I started.”
The root of the problem was that the main body of the descending blood tree was in the center of the forest.
Its gigantic body crushes the fake blood trees nestled in the forest of blood trees.
What if it’s underground?
Zakkoong!
I got away with it because I, who knew what was going on, reacted immediately.
Good thing I learned this a long time ago.
After escaping from the collapsing blood, I dispelled the magic.
The darkness that enveloped the surroundings lifted and we got out without a single wound.
– Shadow move.
Black magic corresponding to the 4th circle.
The characteristic of this magic used as a mobile device is that physical damage is nullified while hiding in the shadows.
I managed to get out of it using it.
“no matter how… … Still, moving three people was a bit tough.”
“Are you okay, Xian?”
As we lie down, Celiadia asks if she’s worried.
“It’s just that mana has run out. … … That’s more of a problem than that.”
I clicked my tongue as I looked at the main body of the descending blood tree.
“Is that the demonic plant Xian talked about?”
“okay. That is the identity of the alien species that have been roaming in this forest for the past 30 years.”
It feels pitiful and ominous, like a giant tree that is all rotting away.
The real blood tree that appeared after crushing the fake blood tree called the existing blood tree.
Monsters from the Demon Realm descend.
“It is miserable.”
Perhaps it was because they had forced their way into the space, the main body of the descended blood tree looked nothing more than a thin, withered tree.
Depending on the attack rate of the 2nd phase, the level of the blood tree that will descend in the 3rd phase is determined.
If you haven’t progressed in the attack, the maximum level is 57.
If the attack was completely 100%, it would be about 30 levels.
‘For now, descending in a weakened state is as planned.’
Even if weakened, a monster is a monster.
First of all, the blood tree begins to absorb the fake blood tree that it has crushed.
It is as if he is trying to restore the missing element by forcefully descending.
shape changes
A gigantic monster that could be 30 meters tall.
“and… … . The tree has become a giant.”
“Plants that act as mimics are common in the Demon Realm.”
“What plant is that?”
“I think it was once popular among demon lords as an ornamental?”
“They have a great aesthetic sense.”
While having this conversation, watching the blood change.
As if it has finally got its shape to be active, the blood tree begins to weave its roots in earnest to form a leg.
cooong!
With just one step, the feet shook, and from under the ground, the red demonic spirit soared as if it had stepped on a water puddle.
“It pollutes the soil too… … .”
“Do you think it’s going to be a big deal if we leave that monster alone?”
Alpine is also puzzled.
It has to be.
He must have noticed which direction the monster was walking.
Celidia nodded as well.
“… … According to the map, there is a village half a day away from the forest.”
“If you go further, there are cities with lords who rule this area.”
nothing to ask
That monster intuitively senses where a large number of humans are, and as soon as it descends, it immediately moves towards that place.
I must have lost my strength because I was forced to descend.
To replenish that, you’ll have to eat too.
“I don’t know if it’s us who are in danger right before the village.”
The barrier is still in effect, so you can’t escape from the forest.
Bloody subjugation.
“draft? You want to fight a monster like that?”
“why?”
“I want to stop you as an older sister. That is no longer an ordinary demonic plant.”
Simultaneously with Emily’s words, the turning point is presented in front of you as if you are being asked to choose an option.
《Subjugation.》
《Do not subdue.》
Same specs as the game.
If the goal is to push only the basic story, about 2 phases are over.
In fact, the boss of phase 2 is the same as the boss of chapter 2, and this place is more like an extended stage.
‘Precisely the conditions for the true end.’
Will the player catch that monster himself or not?
From that point on, it will have an impact on the world as well.
‘Even if I don’t catch that… … At least we’ll be safe.’
You can take your time by avoiding it without interfering with it as much as possible without recklessly attacking it.
If it goes out of the forest, phase 3 ends immediately.
I couldn’t clear it, but Chapter 2 of the game’s story comes to an end.
In short, what leaves the player’s hands.
What is missing is the level of experience and rewards.
There is only the condition of the true end route.
‘If it was a game, it would be like that.’
If it’s a game, either start again with regret or promise the next round.
Or just leave it alone because it’s annoying.
Either way, it’s the player’s freedom.
“Even if we don’t, that monster won’t live very long anyway.”
normal route.
The development of not choosing subjugation.
There are no more victims among the students. We gave up fighting and got out of the monster and made it to safety.
“… … But there will be hell out there.”
The town on the map that the monster will reach in a few hours’ walk.
and the city beyond.
In the normal route, the Imperial Knights marched directly to subdue the Blood Tree.
However, during those few days, that monster ate up and did great damage to the area.
Moreover, at that point, the power becomes stronger, so subjugation is difficult.
Since it has already left the player’s hand, it is only mentioned in a few lines of script and never heard of again.
‘If it’s a game… … It’s just embarrassing, but it’s different in reality.’
I have no desire to sound like a saint.
realistic problem.
In games, there are few descriptions of damage caused by disasters or bad deeds.
Exactly, there is no mention of it after the story is over.
“If things like that run wild, it will be difficult for me to make a living.”
“Is that why?”
“It’s not just for that reason.”
The disappearance of one territory is enough to adversely affect the economy around it.
Public sentiment will deteriorate and production will shrink.
“That’s a hindrance in my life.”
I just want to enjoy my current life in a world where I can live forever.
I don’t need a monster like that in my retirement plans.
《It subdues the blood.》
Aiming for the true end.
Or you have to watch the ending beyond that.
Otherwise, I cannot create my happy life here.
“Besides, it’s a waste to leave a prey that stands out.”
experience too. reward too.
Above all, the honor that will follow after today.
everything should be mine
“I can get rid of it, so why should I give it to someone else?”
It means that there is no reason not to choose subjugation.
I looked back at the party who hadn’t come to a conclusion yet and said.
“I will catch that monster.”
As if they knew that, the party nodded their heads without further asking for my intention.
Rather than asking unnecessary questions or words to stop me, I wait to hear what I plan to do.
“You need to be prepared. … … You guys give me as much time as possible until then.”
Of course, no one objected.
* * *
Elcia couldn’t take her eyes off the sight she was witnessing, maintaining her composure to the point of not forgetting to breathe.
“It wasn’t that I didn’t believe him, but… … . I couldn’t believe it was such a monster… … .”
A monster heading out of the forest.
The identity of that thing and the fact that this might happen were written in the information Xian handed over to Elcia.
approximate identity.
And what happens when it goes out of the woods.
“We must subdue… … .”
who the hell
Even though she already knew, she couldn’t bear to say the next word out of her mouth.
Because the voices of the frightened freshmen could be heard behind Elcia.
“What is that monster?”
“You don’t mean to fight something like that, do you?”
“Is the barrier still not lifted?!”
Everyone awaits the next instruction.
But it didn’t come off easily.
The orders to be made are fixed.
According to the information Xian received, it was obvious what he wanted to do to them next.
‘We must fight… … .’
Those words don’t really come out.