223 Fire Like a Flame (3)
Lord of the Abyss, Berzac.
Although the actual force is lower than that of the 3rd floor Riakis, the difficulty of attack is several times higher than that of the hierarchical lord.
That’s because ‘Mist of the Abyss’ is a scam.
Seals active skills and various usage effects.
Reduces magic efficiency by 3/4.
Level 5 abyss monsters that appear as miscellaneous mobs throughout the attack and interfere with them.
Because of these unfavorable conditions, it is difficult to even try to catch this guy unless it’s in the second half.
This is because there are too many basic things that you need to have in order to attack.
It is not a use effect, but a higher numbered item consisting of a constant effect.
A top tank that can be held alone.
A dealer who can use an auror or equivalent.
The more the priest, the better.
Several mages are powerful even with 1/4 efficiency.
It is recommended that all participants have at least Tier 5 equipment, but if you do not prepare a few special consumables, the damage will increase.
But, even with all of this.
After the 7th day, it can be considered a failure.
From then on, additional patterns will be unlocked regardless of the phase.
To put it simply, it means that it is impossible for us to catch him even after waking up from death.
However… … .
[Eventually, we came into his eyes. I’ll be there soon.]
I can do it if it takes time.
I checked the time while waiting for Kyle to join me.
[19:34]
Day 5, 7pm.
After digging through the road fiercely, we checked the portal to the east, and now we only have about 2 hours left until the Goblin Forest.
A valuable result achieved through the sacrifices of the warriors.
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a bit of luck with it.
“Yandel, are you okay?”
“Something is wrong. I thought we would meet someday anyway.”
Rather, it is close to a fluke that we only met now.
Perhaps the expedition took a different direction instead of us, and severe damage was coming out.
“… … .”
How many more have died in vain?
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My head suddenly turns cold, but I don’t feel sorry.
Because it’s the same situation.
They agreed to be each other’s bait.
If we had met him earlier, on the other hand, the other expeditions would have been able to penetrate the road more easily.
“I kept you waiting.”
About five minutes later, Kyle arrived with all his energy for Plan B.
Six rank 5 wizards.
Three knights, three warriors.
As I quickly scanned the power, I could not hide my doubts.
“Why is this number only?”
The number of wizards did not change, but other than that, the number was extremely reduced.
What is the reason?
“The rest are all dead.”
Yeah, it wasn’t like I was just playing behind the scenes.
six people are not enough
If so, who will fill that void?
“Ah, by the way, your co-workers said they would come, but they stopped you from doing it. You’ll have to hear some bitterness later.”
That’s bitter… … .
But isn’t it still six?
Oh, maybe the fairy sisters are also going to come along.
“… … Thank you.”
After thanking Kyle, I glanced at the warriors around me.
And he opened his mouth brightly.
“As everyone has heard, six is not enough. I’m sorry, but I’m sorry, is there anyone to go with you?”
Before he finished speaking, someone answered.
“I cover. following you.”
Rank 5 Warrior, Alessandro Bell.
He belonged to a large clan, but was pushed out of priority and abandoned here.
“I was tired of stepping on traps, but that’s good!”
The third son of Tion, Karkin.
He was a barbarian warrior in his thirties who worked as a warrior in a clan of 10 people.
It was amazing because it was the first time I had a class 4 or higher.
“Come on, make sure you keep your promise to buy alcohol when you go out!”
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Milton Teterud.
He was the head of a clan made up of only dwarves.
That doesn’t mean that they do exploration together, but usually they lend clan members to the affiliated team in the form of mercenaries?
Rather, it was a clan that felt closer to a guild.
“… … .”
It was time to say thank you, but I was speechless.
To be honest, I didn’t expect this to happen.
Well, it’s different than it used to be.
It’s only been two hours to the portal.
Even if it is hope that will be extinguished the moment it reaches despair, hope is hope.
It is not likely that they want to live because they are the ones who dug the road, considering their lives like a scorpion.
I only took this much damage while fighting a mob, but I thought that few would volunteer to become a bait for a boss mob.
But, how was it in reality?
“Oh, if I follow you over there, will I be able to join the drinking party?”
“I am attracted to something else. If you just close your eyes and follow me just once, it seems like you will have a feat that you can brag about at a drinking party for the rest of your life.”
“Behel—raa!!”
“Take me. Berzac or something like that, I was curious about the wait on the table.”
Numerous explorers volunteer their voices.
Just because I believe in the plan Kyle and I came up with?
Or is it that the brain, swept away by this hot atmosphere, is just releasing endorphins?
Well, that must be the reason.
However, even so, one thing is clear.
“everyone… … I have a problem with my head.”
It’s not a sane choice.
But, did that sound strange?
Silence passed for a while.
“… … I don’t think it’s wrong. If you talk about it outside, everyone will say the same thing.”
Someone convinced me.
“But by the way, does that come out of your mouth?”
Someone laughed as if it was absurd.
I didn’t really have anything to say.
I just did it because it had to be done.
However… … .
‘Is that the same with them?’
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My heart is pounding hotly as if there is a problem in my head.
But the head needed to be chilled.
I selected six of the many volunteers.
There was only one criterion.
When you take someone with you, it suits you best.
There was no problem in choosing because they were comrades who had been fighting together to the point of getting tired all day long.
Their fighting style is already rough.
“you! Why are you leaving me!”
As soon as the decision was finalized, the leader of the Dwarf Clan Teterud protested.
“Are you afraid I might even grab your ankle?”
“No way.”
“Then why? I won’t let you go until I tell you why!”
Oh, small things are stubborn.
Looking at Kyle, it seemed that the magic circle was gradually being completed, so I briefly explained the situation.
“Even without me, we need someone to lead this place.”
Teterud is a Level 4 Explorer.
He has good skills and is a clan leader, so he knows how to deal with people.
If you entrust the front line, this guy is perfect.
In fact, every time I passed out, I heard that this guy showed leadership.
“… … tt.”
It was dissatisfying, but maybe he understood it, and he didn’t bother anymore.
“Yandel, you are ready. The time has come for him to come.”
After, that’s right.
As soon as I heard Kyle say that the magic circle was finished, I let them go.
“Enough, you go. This explorer brought by Kyle will show you the way. I’ve heard it’s pretty solid, but just in case you don’t know, I’ll take good care of it so you don’t die.”
“You talk like you’re the father of any kid. All right, we’ll go see you later it’s for sure Do you know?”
“You seem to be the father of a child.”
“There are no children in the city. Come on, let’s go!”
Standing against the wall without blocking the path, Teterud opened the way again by stepping on the trap at the forefront, and the warriors followed.
Everyone passed by and threw one word at a time.
“Don’t die.”
“Hmm, I mean, strangely, I didn’t think you were going to die. See you later!”
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Most of them were words of encouragement and support.
Those words continued for a while after the warrior group had passed. Some said thank you, and some offered apologies.
Not just once or twice, but endlessly.
“Why is everyone doing that?”
Kyle smirked at my question.
“Hey, your message stone wasn’t on all the time. Everyone is already aware of the situation ahead.”
Yeah, that’s it.
“Bjorn… … .”
As the procession continued, a member of Team Apple Narak also appeared.
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Misha looked at me and looked like she was about to cry. Raven and Uncle Bear were always complicated.
“Don’t be terrified and go. If you block the road, people will not be able to go behind you.”
“really… … I won’t leave you alone if you come back from an injury.”
Well, don’t get hurt by tanks, doesn’t that mean you’ll never let it go?
I thought so, but I swallowed the words.
‘Not bad.’
What do you do when you get a little mad?
If all these things are done to achieve that daily life.
“request.”
“Yes, don’t worry. Even without Mr. Yandel, I will definitely protect our team. Now, Mr. Ainar? Where are you going?”
“Ugh, ah, I got it! Don’t pull your hair!”
After that, Raven asked if he should follow him too, and rode Ainar, who was forcing him to leave.
Even so, the procession continued.
It was like a refugee fleeing through a tunnel during the war.
Whoops.
burning torch.
A moan from the wounded on the back of a colleague.
broken equipment.
bloodstains.
sadness in his eyes.
Drops of sweat dripped down as he limped along.
I knew it without even asking Kyle.
As many things happened to me, today must have been a particularly long day for them.
“Okay, then everyone is gone.”
The first group I belonged to, as well as the 2nd and 3rd groups following the mark left in the aisle all passed us.
It didn’t take that long.
Because I was running even at the canter level.
The number has also decreased a lot compared to the beginning.
“It must have been dark somewhere.”
When everyone left, the surroundings suddenly became dark.
Is it because the flickering torches are illuminating the room just as the procession passes us?
Again, the contrast is clear.
It feels like we are the only ones left in a lonely world.
‘By the way, the time has come… … .’
I raised my shield.
And looked over the aisle.
“Come.”
Visibility 2m.
Hundreds of eyes were watching us in the darkness of the labyrinth beyond.
Lord of the Abyss, Berzac.
the guy has come
***
If there was one thing I was most worried about when I first made the plan, it was probably Berzac.
No matter how much you think about it, it’s impossible to run away from this bastard with hundreds of people.
It was safe to say that the moment they met, it was annihilation.
Well, if you run away, the aggro will bounce around and you will have to survive quite a bit… … .
Scattered apart, what can you do?
Far from fighting on the 2nd floor, it is clear that he will not be able to get through the mobs and reach the portal.
therefore… … .
“Can the magic circle be used right away?”
We made plan B.
However, we can use this strategy only once with the resources we have.
“The magic circle has checked it over and over again, so don’t worry.”
If plan B fails, everyone will die.
Even if they succeed, if they encounter the watcher of the abyss one more time, they will be annihilated.
Oh, by the way, this is also one of the reasons why the maximum number of portal searches is assumed to be 2 times.
At that time, many expeditions must have disappeared.
Even if it was passed once, he judged that the probability of reuniting with Berzac again was too high.
“Ready for battle.”
The moment their eyes were revealed in the darkness, everyone drew out their weapons and prepared to fight.
You know what Kyle has to say.
what these eyes mean
“… … .”
These intangible eyes are effects that occur around Berzac.
For reference, the radius of the game is about 2 km.
However, it is not just a simple wallpaper.
All of these eyes share vision with him.
In other words, Berzac is already looking into us.
“As we all know, our goal is to hold out as much as we can. Until the other explorers run out of sight.”
As if Kyle was nervous, he repeated the explanation he had given over and over again.
“What fools do you think we are? I remember everything. If your prediction is correct, you said you could hold out for about ten minutes, didn’t you?”
“Right. I’m sorry. But I will say one more thing. I forgot earlier and couldn’t say… No matter what happens, Yandel, protect this friend.”
“yes? Yandel? That’s right.”
“Aren’t you asking why?”
“Even if you don’t say it, everyone will know. As long as this guy survives, we too will be able to come back alive.”
Everyone nodded at the words of one warrior.
“I meant to say that if Yandel, who killed the Abyssal Watcher, dies, it might be able to target the main corps… … .”
Kyle smiled shyly and spoke less.
“Well, okay. It doesn’t seem like it would mean much if I said it anyway.”
“Ha ha! Yes, no matter what the reason, the result should be the same, right?”
“You’re right, but you don’t think warriors and wizards are any different in this respect?”
A light conversation made the rigid atmosphere more mellow.
Unfortunately, it didn’t last long.
Whee!
A shadow shot in a sharp shape like an awl.
Quang-!
The moment I blocked it with a shield, I felt pain in the back of my hand.
not deep
It’s just a bit of a puncture wound.
‘Huh, it’s the first time we’ve met in such an unprepared state, so I can’t count on the deal.’
Hopefully, the moonlight shield will pierce through the flat hit.
Is it because it’s not in the [Giant] state?
The faces of the warriors looking at my holed shield hardened coldly.
Kyle murmured as if to inspire morale.
“… … Just hold on for ten minutes.”
It was already dark.
Still, there was some laughter.
“Hey, why are you laughing?”
“Originally, warriors laugh when they are tired.”
I looked forward.
I could see a shimmering shadow in the dark.
Lord of the Abyss, Berzac.
One of the bosses that can be attacked only in the second half.
A monster amongst the monsters that we can do nothing but beaten.
But what do you mean?
“Behel—la ah ah ah ah!!”
Yes, this guy is just one hurdle.
Ending an exceptionally long day today.
to meet tomorrow.