Solo Max-Level Newbie - Chapter 28
Episode 28 Owner of the Corrupted Corridor (2)
How long did he walk like that?
Finally, a huge door appeared in front of them.
Decorations reminiscent of ancient Greece.
But it’s not the appearance that matters.
‘This is…’
Jinhyeok frowned.
Jerrit! Jerrit!
That’s a lot of magic.
Even though there is a door that blocks mana, it feels this much pressure.
Glancing to the side, Theresa’s face had completely turned earthy.
“Are we supposed to deal with this monster alone?”
His voice trembled thinly.
That’s right.
The magic that pierces the skin right now. I felt like I was crushing my will to fight.
“There is no need to be afraid. Didn’t you know that the opponent was strong anyway?”
“That’s it, but…”
“Besides, the stronger side doesn’t necessarily win in battle.”
Strategies and tactics were created to overcome the military inferiority.
If all battles were decided simply by the size of magic power…
‘I would never have reached the last floor of the tower either.’
“Do you have any plans?”
“Just one thing. No matter what happens inside me, please believe in me.”
Jinhyuk sighed briefly and took out his dagger.
“yes? Is that… what?”
Teresa asked, but Jinhyeok didn’t answer.
instead.
Ikki…
I reached out and opened the door.
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The spectacle unfolded with dazzling light.
Floors and pillars made of gold.
There was a lofty throne in the place where the red curtain hung down long.
“You are finally here. I am tired of waiting.”
The woman who was resting her chin smiled.
Jinhyeok looked at the opponent directly.
‘It’s amazing no matter how many times I see it.’
Waist-length silver hair and red eyes.
A body that is not alluring and even feels decadent.
Indeed, she has the appearance of a vampire who has been blessed with immortality.
That guy alone is terrible…
There are twelve blood relatives lined up next to Jinjo.
All of them seem to be formidable.
“Are people all right?”
“I haven’t touched a fingertip, so you don’t have to worry.”
Elise gestured lightly.
OK.
[Lv?? The dimensional severance is dismantled.]
As the veil was removed, the captives appeared.
“Ugh!”
“town! town! Ugh!”
Tied up, blindfolded and gagged.
Starting from the raid, including Song Chun-hwa.
Even Captain Kim and the porters.
Most seemed unharmed.
…thank god.
[Lv2 ‘Eye of Truth’ is activated.]
Jinhyeok scanned people while using ‘Eye of Truth’.
Dozens of status windows passing by.
The consumption of mana was severe, but Jinhyeok overdid it and checked everyone’s names and statuses.
You have to find it.
Of the two…
‘that guy’.
Right then.
“Now that the hostages are safe, is it my turn to ask questions?”
Alice, who had been waiting, opened her mouth.
That’s just asking for words, rather than a one-sided notice to answer unconditionally.
If you refuse, he will kill all humans in this palace.
“ask. In fact, I also wonder why they staged such a high-handed game.”
“The reason I invited you all this way was because of the smell coming from you.”
“Smell?”
It won’t smell like sweat.
If it’s a smell that can excite a vampire… no way?
“Yes. The scent of blood flowing from your body! The sweet fragrance, incomparable to that of ordinary humans, stimulated me.”
shit.
He’s a B-type guy who’s been strewn about on the street, but all of a sudden, he’s like some kind of sweet blood.
Jinhyuk pressed his temple with his index finger.
“You look very disturbed.”
“Then, is there anyone who won’t be disturbed by the fact that blood is sucked and mummified?”
“I am not an idiot who eats delicious things all at once. I will allow you to live for at least 60 years, so you don’t have to be too afraid.”
Hearing that makes me even more uneasy.
Doesn’t that mean ‘I’ll keep you by my side for the rest of my life and stick a straw down my neck whenever I’m hungry’?
“I appreciate the favor, but I don’t want to live with a vampire’s luxurious lunch box.”
Look elsewhere for such sadistic hobbies.
There will be people who like them among them.
“I’m sorry, but I didn’t tell you to choose.”
“I know. I’m not saying that with my bare mouth… I’ll give you something else instead of blood.”
“Hoo.”
Did the wild proposal pique your interest?
The smile on Alice’s lips grew a little thicker.
But it was only for a short while.
“There is nothing more precious to us than delicious blood. No matter what you suggest, my heart will not change.”
“Even if it’s ‘freedom’?”
“…!?”
At Jinhyeok’s words, Alice’s face changed.
at the same time.
“dare!”
“You took that word out of here!”
“I will tear you to death. human!”
The vampires lined up to the left and right of Elise shouted in unison.
Life came out of the horse.
That’s right.
To them, freedom meant more than just a word.
Years spent in exile in endless darkness.
The beauty of the stars and moon that illuminate the night sky.
The gentle touch of the wind and the freshness of the grass.
All was long lost.
“You bastard… those words you just spit out. You should be able to take responsibility.”
“If I couldn’t take responsibility, I wouldn’t have come here in the first place.”
Jinhyeok took out the mask from his bosom.
It was a black mask with geometric patterns engraved on it.
It was also used in the Labyrinth, but the shape was slightly different from that time.
The runes engraved with magic on his right cheek stood out.
“That’s…”
Elise’s eyes narrowed.
also. I know.
The meaning of this mask.
Jinhyuk bowed deeply.
Enough rice cakes have been thrown away, so it’s time to get to the point.
“My name is Kang Jin-hyuk.”
let’s brainwash
“On behalf of the demons in the tower.”
The character I have to play now.
and.
“I will get you out of here.”
Even the personality and goals that the person has.
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Demons.
It refers to those who have turned away from humanity for money, revenge, or personal beliefs.
The mines prevented players from climbing the tower.
He even joined hands with the monsters in the labyrinth or ruins.
like right now
After the Tower of Trials arrived in reality. Numerous evil acts, including [Coin Farm], are hotly covered in various media, so the awareness of the mines was as good as any other large guild.
“I’ve heard of them before. But are you one of them?”
Elise put on a look of disbelief.
Well, a mask alone would not be enough to convince you.
then.
Please tell us more.
Information that only Mine can know.
“We have already contacted the [temple] on the 27th floor of the tower. The fact that Elise is here and the way to deceive the seal that envelops the entire ruin were all taught there.”
Words that come out without a hitch.
It is a bonus that he has a calm expression on top of that.
“I see… if you know about the temple, it’s not just a lie.”
“Then do you believe me?”
“no.”
Elise shook her head.
“You know too much about us. They also say that what has been considered impossible for a long time can be solved at once.”
A beautiful rose has thorns.
“Above all, I can’t easily trust a guy who only talks slickly.”
refuse.
If it was a simple request or suggestion, it would have been enough to shake off each other’s hands and leave.
Rejection here is death.
Alice slowly raised her hand.
The vampires who were lining up warmed their bodies.
As soon as the order was given, Jin-hyeok was to be captured alive and Teresa killed.
It’s not as easy as you think.
You’re not getting old in vain, are you?
“Are you saying that if you prove that it’s not just words, then you can believe it?”
“Hmm?”
Ellis stopped the hand she was lifting.
“Wouldn’t it be a burden to kick the temple and our proposal simply out of heart?”
“…”
“I’ll do anything. If only you would give me a chance.”
“good night. If you’re really a demon…”
Alice’s gaze passed Jinhyeok and headed behind him.
“You won’t be offended by killing humans.”
A blue status window appeared along with the horse.
[Sudden Quest]
Description: Kill the comrades you were with.
Reward: If Alice’s trust
fails: You will not be able to convince Alice with any words.
either kill
die or not
only one of the two options.
And Jinhyeok…
“I see.”
Without a moment’s hesitation, he grabbed the dagger.
Excited to see that everything is going according to plan.
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“What the hell are you doing right now!”
Teresa screamed, her face stained with betrayal and anger.
He was a strange man from the first time we met.
Although he was a porter, he showed overwhelming prowess.
Mysterious and somehow warm impression.
That’s why I remembered the words I told you to believe and endured again and again.
but.
The moment I saw him nod without hesitation when told to kill his colleague.
Doubt turned to certainty.
That the identity of the opponent was really one of the demons.
“From the beginning… did you intend to use me?”
“Isn’t that kind of question meaningless now?”
Jinhyeok stretched out his dagger.
As if there was no need for conversation.
“I won’t be beaten easily.”
Theresa covered herself with a shield.
Are you going to stick to defense?
“I know that Theresa is not an easy opponent.”
It is not for nothing that there is a legend that single-handedly stopped the Amsterdam Outbreak.
But that’s a story about dealing with monsters.
“Have you ever fought… against humans?”
fault!
Jinhyeok’s new model has disappeared.
“…!”
back!
Theresa turned her head.
Kakacak!
A heavy impact transmitted to the shield.
The dagger scratched the iron and disappeared.
‘Fast!’
Plus this move.
It’s not anomalous and it’s disgusting.
Cacan! Kakakakang!
Theresa’s complexion turned white from the frantic attack.
I thought I could survive enough if I just focused on defense.
It was a huge misunderstanding.
5 minutes like this? No, not even 3 minutes….
The very moment I bit my lip.
“Ah…”
A pitiful exclamation escaped Theresa’s mouth.
I read the number wrong.
As a result, the response was inconsistent.
Of course, Jinhyeok wasn’t going to miss that opportunity.
Fu-wook!
Gaps left empty for smooth movement of joints.
The dagger pierced a place unprotected by armor.
Theresa’s body swayed violently.
Since the artery had been cut, red blood gushed out like a fountain from the wound.
It is fatal.
“Ah… uh…”
Teresa groaned and eventually collapsed.
And he died just like that.
‘One would not be enough.’
After brushing off the blood on the dagger, Jinhyeok turned around.
A trembling raiding party.
Jinhyeok stood in front of 15 of them.
There is no doubt that it was confirmed through the ‘Eye of Truth’.
Wood deok!
Jinhyeok broke the gag and removed the blindfold of the man in the front.
Then the man whose freedom was imprisoned burst into cheers.
“The old rescue team… go! thank you! Thanks to you, I lived… How?”
The man, who was thrilled, slurred his words midway through.
Immediately, his face contorted in shock.
On the other hand.
Jinhyuk smiled brightly.
“hi?”
long time no see
you fucking bastard