Episode 232
60. Doubt(3)
do nothing
Okay, now it’s time for me to rest.
It’s funny that the more you get directly involved in the story, the more you keep holding on to the situation that is caused by overlapping problems.
They decided to declare an all-out strike, but that doesn’t mean they’re not mid-open.
At least I didn’t mean to throw away what I had to do.
A little more devoted to my studies.
It seemed like it would be better to give more strength to the management of the club members than to improve their skills.
Obviously, our flex club has been neglected these days.
Even though they are doing well on their own because it is a club created with the basic stance of free activities from the beginning.
As the club head, I used to go out too much.
Illuminati is also temporarily suspended.
The back alley, which is deeply related to us, was also in the midst of restoration work from the civil war.
They also need a proper rest period.
‘But before that, there is one thing that needs to be resolved.’
Hive Mind.
As soon as I got out of the abyss of Hisperiiff, I came to find Lorna-senpai.
So I didn’t know exactly how things were going now.
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Maybe a 100% subjugation squad will be organized.As it has not been long since we won the expedition against the ancient Artel, there was a high probability that many students who fought together at that time would be included.
Actually, Mary Celeste and the ancient Artels are too much.
If you have a hive mind, you will be able to attack Paradise Island with its own troops.
But I didn’t want to just give up on the hive mind.
That’s right, the commander-in-chief.
Just because I give up on the Baek San-woo scenario, do I need to give up the Ki-yeon that was handed over to me?
It’s just me and Aidan who have to deal with Gayroom anyway.
Having already realized through Nabe and Amodea that not all demons agree with the Liberation Front.
The possibility of using the hive mind like dreamers was sufficient.
And if you think about it… … .
‘The room of spirit and time is also cheap.’
The ability of the Hive Mind is to encroach on a dungeon and produce countless monsters there.
No special resources are required.
A one-man corps that can simply draw out an infinite number of troops.
It is not for nothing that he is counted as one of the worst and worst corps commanders in history.
But that is the position of a hostile person to the end.
As an ally, I couldn’t be more reassuring than this.
It’s not just about providing troops.
‘I don’t think it will be the best training ground where I can adjust the difficulty at will.’
To be honest, dungeon raids are a fairly inefficient way to simply build proficiency points.
You may not know at the beginning, because the higher the skill level, the higher the difficulty level of the appropriate dungeon.
The increased difficulty of the appropriate dungeon means that the monsters and bosses that appear are getting stronger.
It could soon lead to failure or serious injury.
Worst case.
You never know if your co-workers or yourself will die.
That was the reason why Aidan Christopher’s group grew so slowly.
fear of death.
It’s a game, but it’s not a game.
I was already a resident of this world, and everyone I interacted with was alive here.
Smile when you’re happy, cry when you’re sad.
People who feel fear and yet move forward, inspired by their will.
Because they are not beings that can be treated simply as pieces of data.
But if you can control your hive mind at will.
You can create a dedicated training ground for Aidan and his companions.
Not just them.
The same is true for members of the Illuminati, such as Camila and Byron.
Since then, the Abyss of Hisperif is a difficult dungeon that is classified as a top-notch dungeon in the main story.
If you summon the monsters that make up such a dungeon according to the target’s fighting style and strength, and have them gain practical experience… … ?
It will be more efficient than any other dungeon or training ground, and it will be able to create a safe environment at the same time.
‘Like a grudge Seorin underground village.’
Chapter 3 scenario.
At that time, the Redeemer Yellya, who followed me into the dungeon to fix the bug, had a catastrophe that even cleansed the boss, the Elder Lich.
One main scenario seemed to be blown away, so I strongly protested against Yelia.
The temple of Canaan, with the help of the undead priests belonging to it, had created a dungeon environment very similar to the dungeon in the main part.
‘It was a one-time thing at the time, but as long as you have a hive mind, you can roll it semi-permanently.’
The moment I thought about it.
I decided to keep the hive mind alive.
To do that, you will need the help of the dreamers again this time as well.
“Status window.”
I quickly opened the status window and opened the portal to the Dream Garden.
An all-around portal that can move to the realm of dreamers anytime, anywhere.
As Nabe’s rank rose, it was a newly unlocked ability.
As soon as the portal was opened, the space split vertically and a purple light source flickered.
I stepped towards it without hesitation.
* * *
“to… … ?”
It was Yura Esther, who arrived in the southern forest thanks to the swift pursuit of the white mountain cow.
Obviously, the presence of Baeksanwoo, which had been clearly marked in the barrier of exploration just a little while ago, disappeared in an instant.
Did you use the warp gate again?
It was absolutely not.
This is the southern forest. It is an undeveloped area that is almost neglected even now, several hundred years after the establishment of Paradise School on the island.
It goes without saying that there is no such thing as a warp gate.
“What, what?”
So it was even more confusing.
The search barrier has been expanded to include the South Terrier, including the southern forest, and the 8th to 12th weeks of the eastern part of Paradise Island.
Even if you use magic such as teleport, you cannot move from the southern forest to the outside of the barrier at once.
In an instant, it ‘banged’ and disappeared.
“… … .”
Yura Esther felt goosebumps all over her body.
In the first place, the fact that Arthur’s students use advanced magic such as teleport doesn’t make any sense.
Yura Esther.
A candidate for the holy fire woman of the temple.
You mean that she wields one of the most powerful powers of the light, the protection of the pillar of fire, that she can’t even dare to react to?
“Well, I can’t go back. I need to know what you’ve been doing here.”
Fortunately, she remembered the place where the Baeksan-woo had stood still for quite some time.
If you go there, you can see why he was wandering in the southern forest.
You can roughly guess its purpose.
Aww-
krrr.
“Ugh… … .”
Often, whenever she heard the cries of wild beasts or monsters, Yura shrugged.
Because it is not maintained at all, and it is a southern forest with a thick smoky forest.
It was true that it was terrifying to walk around alone.
‘Did I just bring people from the temple… … .’
Since then, she has been a candidate for Seonghwa Woman.
It was impossible to run away because of the fear of the monsters roaming the forest.
Wouldn’t it be irritating?
An open vacant lot appeared in front of Yura.
It had arrived at the very place where Baeksanwoo had been staying for quite some time.
“But nothing?”
It was literally empty. Although there was a large cave formed on the cliff formed like a wall beyond.
I didn’t really feel anything special. No evil power was felt.
As Yura looked around the vacant lot like that, a strange looking crystal caught her eye.
It is a soft green light.
Green did not have very good memories, but the essence itself was different from the ones that made up Mary Celeste.
Is it Magi… … ?
As if possessed by Yura Esther, she approached the crystal and reached out her hand.
The moment you lightly touch the smooth surface, a tingling sensation rushes through your arm.
“Hey!!”
Yura Esther screamed and fell backwards. My butt was throbbing, but now that wasn’t the problem.
Woong- Crystal resonates with her magical power and sparkles.
“Hey, this-!!”
Only then did Yura realize what the existence of this cave and vacant lot was.
“Azethos!?”
The three evil gods handed down through continental tradition.
Treated on the same level as the god of death Thanatos and the absolute evil demon king.
It was a place related to the Time-Eater, Azethos.
She reflexively shifted her gaze into the cave.
Starting with the crystals at the entrance that resonated with contact, the crystals sprouting inside sparkle all at once.
“This cave itself is a huge barrier. Could it be that Azethos is sealed here?”
she is a priest
He was also a sealer who skillfully used various barriers.
Therefore, it was not difficult to notice how sophisticated, powerful, and high-level the barriers that make up this cave were.
‘No, no. This is not the seal of Azethos, but rather, it prevents such beings from descending on the earth… … .’
It is a forward base and a watchtower.
“Oh My God!”
Yura Esther let out a loud voice without realizing it.
transcendence of time and space.
Yura Esther had even heard the story once.
Just as the Canaanite temple that worships the God of Light prevents Thanatos and the Demon King from moving.
It is said that there is someone who can prevent the coming of Azethos, one of the three evils.
Because he literally transcends time and space, ordinary humans cannot see or even feel it.
some kind of demigod.
Yura Esther instinctively sensed that this place was reserved for the transcendent of time and space.
‘Is there such a place hidden on Paradise Island? I’ve never heard of a related tradition… … !’
But the question is, why does Baeksanwoo know such a place?
Besides, I couldn’t even guess what he was trying to do here.
“There is nothing wrong with the barrier. There are no traces of it.”
However, even if there were no traces, it was a clear fact that Baek San-woo’s actions were suspicious.
From the expedition of Mary Celeste to the abyss of Hisperiif and the transcendent of time and space.
It’s an incomprehensible mess.
So, the sudden disappearance of Baeksanwoo has something to do with this barrier?
However, Yura Esther’s thoughts did not last long.
“Ahhh!!!”
Something sticky was pouring over her body. He twisted his body momentarily, but it was just after his right arm had already stuck to his body.
“ね!?”
“Kishishish, sheerish.”
What appeared from among the trees was a gigantic spider, which was unbelievably disgusting.
Blue Face Tarantula.
Among the insect-type monsters, they were quite fierce and powerful predators.
There was a high probability that she had heard her scream a while ago and followed her.
‘Ginger-!!’
Yura was disgusted and stepped back. It’s because she was a woman who usually hated insects.
The gigantic spider was just like rodent poison.
“Ahhh!!”
A tarantula slowly approaching with dripping cypress venom.
It was clear that he was thinking of Yura as his prey.
“Hey, go away!!”
She was trying to quickly deploy the barrier before they attacked further, but it didn’t take long to feel that something was wrong.
“uh?”
Because he was hit directly by the spider’s web a while ago, the hands necessary to develop the magic circle were tied.
“… … !!!”
Embarrassed, she quickly tried to pull her hand out, but the more she moved, the more the spider’s web that wrapped around her body tightened its grip on her.
one distraction.
that had fatal consequences.
“Who, who! No one to help!? Please help me!!”
Yura Esther raised her voice, but only a fleeting echo echoed through the forest.
“Kyaak!!”
“Aww!!”
It was the moment the tarantula ran towards Yura Esther.
Fu Chemical!!
The spider’s body, which leapt with fierce momentum, was neatly cut apart.
“… … Who, who?”
When Yura Esther opened her closed eyes, there was a familiar face standing there.
“Are you okay!?”
Theodore Lincoln.
He reached out to Yura and said.