Chapter 19
Chapter 19
Chapter 19.
I took off the mask and lifted the robe hood.
About 3 seconds like that.
The gaze crossed silently.
Countless questions swirling in my mind, and the compulsion to move quickly.
Concern about Ryan, who has been beaten so badly that he has become like a mess.
...Before all of this, the laughter that burst out was irresistible.
"Really ugly.""As I stifled my laughter, he also began to laugh with a puffy face."
"Kkeuk, kkeup, kkeuk-kkeuk.""Ryan's appearance became even more messy while smiling."
"...Are you laughing with that appearance?""Kkeuk kkeuk." Gag. Aaaah."It looked like he would soon suffocate from the bit, so I hurriedly loosened the restraints."
Ryan coughed once and then hugged me tightly with his bruised arms.
An indescribable sense of joy and relief was conveyed.
The knight of the ninety-nine cards is pleased with your strong friendship.
The drug addict saint wipes away tears at the touching reunion.
"Haha, crazy... Gunther!" I never thought I would see this annoying face again. How did you even know to come here?"Request location." So why are you here?"Um... that is.""Ryan rolled his eyes for a moment, looking a bit awkward, and then made an incomprehensible sound."
"Um... I guess it's the result of bringing out the courage I've been holding back.""What nonsense is this?""I don't know, you bastard." I'm also regretting."...the courage that had been kept hidden."
Suddenly, the words he said in a previous life flashed through my mind.
"I actually have some lingering resentment." To the guys from my home country.One, there was no time to inquire about the detailed circumstances.
I stood up Ryan and looked down the hallway.
In the basement of the warehouse, there was not only a food storage but also a prison where sacrifices were kept.
In other words, troops will soon be dispatched for the transfer of the offerings.
I had to move quickly.
"So, what's the plan?""Ryan was already gathering weapons and armor from the corpse."
I shook my head and pointed to the ventilation duct.
"That's enough, get out.""Wow, are you telling me to go out to that cramped place?" Do those bastards want to see me getting stabbed in the butt?”
“……."Well, certainly."
It seemed difficult for the large Ryan to escape through the ventilation duct.
However, moving with an injured guy was no different than saying we both wanted to die.
"Hey, hey, I understand what you're thinking, but there's no need for that.""Then what should we do?""I'll take care of myself, so you go do what you need to do."Ryan smiled slyly and swung the sword back and forth as if trying to gauge its center.
"Do you believe in brother?"”
“……."...If it's Ryan, he should be able to handle a few minor organization members even in his current state."
It might have been better to leave it alone rather than move together for no reason.
"Operation Yangdong... it's something like that."The judgment has been made.
In the heat of the moment, I took off the 'Frost Ghost Robe' and handed it over.
[Frost Ghost Cloak]
"Disappearing like a ghost, returning like frost.""Grade: Rare
Type: Cloak (Equipment Item)
Description:
A mysterious cloak imbued with the essence of the Frost Ghost."
It was found in the remote forest of 'Badlands'.
Effect:
Frost Stealth: Limited stealth becomes possible, and the probability of being detected varies according to the enemy's perception ability.
(※ The lower the temperature, the more the stealth bonus effect is applied.)Frost Aura: The wearer offsets a certain level of cold damage and gains resistance to cold status effects.
A cloak made of translucent fabric with a faint blue hue.
At first glance, the unusual appearance left Ryan speechless.
"Wow, damn.""...is an enchanted robe of invisibility. The consumption of magic power is not trivial, so activate it carefully."I appreciate it, but... what about you?"I laughed out loud.
"Do you think this is all I have?""Wow, mother." I finally have a friend who has succeeded."Just for reference, this is a loan.""Yes, Captain!""Leaving behind the one who was fussing and putting on a robe, I stood in front of the storage room exit."
It was the moment when a dark prison corridor unfolded before my eyes.
Ding-!
[‘Ryan Parker’ has rejoined the party]
[The party member feels a strong bond and trust towards the party leader]
[The party leader's powers are manifested]
[‘Ryan Parker’s abilities are slightly enhanced during combat]
[Your abilities are also strengthened in response to your ally's trust]
It was a power of the ‘party leader’ unlocked as an Easter egg.
'Oh ho.'At that time, I was so preoccupied with the karma that was a reward that I didn't think much of it, but now I see that this ability is more useful than I thought.
A system that corrects each other based on mutual trust among colleagues.
"Would it still be helpful even after joining the organization?"I was able to move with a much more relaxed mind.
"Well then, let's see each other when you come back.""However, Ryan suddenly pulled my arm."
"Ah, wait a moment." I forgot to tell you this."What is it?""I think there was a wizard among the people who were trapped with me. Wouldn't it be helpful if we could get it?"...What?"
"Wizard?" Are you sure?"Since I was wearing a mana restraining device on my ankle, that must be it.""In that moment, my heart sank."
I lowered my voice and asked again.
"Where is that person now?""I was just taken upstairs." I heard that they take them to VIPs... They were also dragging a few more people from other cells besides that person."An additional explanation followed that it was because I got hit while trying to stop that."
“……."What's wrong?"The guy raised his eyebrows as if he sensed something strange.
But I was not in the right state of mind to respond.
The wizard does not originally appear in Act 1, Scene 2.
If it appears, just one.
'Could it be at this timing...?'Is that crazy probability event going to happen?
The rooftop, left alone, was silent.
The moon wolf leaned quietly against the railing, looking down at the warehouse.
The mouth that had been tightly closed opened right after I heard a rough noise from the receiver by my ear.
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Deputy Commander, how is the exam going?
The moon wolf answered immediately.
"I don't know.""-...I don't know." Aren't you with the candidate right now?
"No.""-Huh?" Where did the candidate go?
"First, they jumped into the warehouse."A very faint smile was added after the answer.
Laughter echoes beyond the receiver.
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It's a mess again. Why is our unit like this?
The moon wolf gazed at the warehouse again.
About ten minutes since Gunther jumped in.
But the warehouse was still quiet.
The 'vitality' captured by her senses was still there.
I am alive.
...at least for now.
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Well, anyway, you're going to pass the exam without any problems, right? You're supposed to be really strong, aren't you?
"...Well.""-Huh?"
Gunter, who cut down the knight in one stroke and saw through Zedriel's invisibility.
The leaders of the organization judged him to be an extraordinary strongman.
However, her impression of Gunther was completely different after seeing him in person.
'Weak.The aura it exudes is weak.
It seems that there is no contract with any god, not even a trace of divinity.
You have to play well to be at the level of a low-ranking member.
It was nothing short of a mystery how it received the evaluation of being a special grade.
‘...Was it a trick, or just luck?It was a fascinating thing.
Zedriel may not know, but Kalyan was not an easy person to deal with.
If Kalyan is not missing, I would want to go and ask directly.
"In any case, their judgment that they are strong is wrong."What I found even more incomprehensible was the boldness that Gunther showed despite everything.
What on earth did he believe to jump into the warehouse teeming with enemies without hesitation?
With that level of skill, it would take a miracle just to survive, let alone rescue the offering.
If you are a mercenary who has been wandering around and making a living, you should naturally be able to make such judgments in situations.
Still, to jump in.
"Could there be a hidden move...?"She looked down at the warehouse once more.
Everything about Gunther was vague.
The moon wolf has met this type of human a few times.
They are always placed on a fork in the road.
It will either end up as an empty cart full of bluster, or it will create a miracle that overturns expectations.
Most likely it was electronic, but there were occasionally those who remained as the latter.
Beep-
In that moment lost in thought, the receiver captured a different signal.
-What will you do?
It was the voices of the members of the organization waiting nearby.
If Gunther fails, it was to ask for instructions to intervene immediately.
The moon wolf made a decision after a brief silence.
"Don't move until I signal."It was an irrational judgment.
Her eyes, having reached the sixth level, were precise.
The Gunther reflected in those eyes was much weaker than expected and was far too inadequate to carry out this mission.
-I have confirmed it. And the message from 'Grand Crow' is to never take matters into your own hands, no matter the circumstances...
I know. I have no intention of moving in this state either.Thank you.
But strangely, the moon wolf wanted to believe in the certainty that seeped beyond Gunther's calm gaze.
Those eyes that seem like they will somehow overcome the impossible.
If this judgment is wrong...Günter will die.
It was an unavoidable situation.
Dum- dum-
The moon wolf closed its eyes and focused on the sound of Gunther's heartbeat felt inside the warehouse.
The wizard is captured.
When I heard Ryan's words, there was a specific in-game event that came to mind.
Also known as, random companion encounter.
Meeting NPCs that can join as allies during the process of rescuing those captured as sacrifices to Luthien.
It was an event that triggered with a low probability.
A noteworthy point here was the diversity of professions among colleagues.
Not only combatants but also production specialists, and even colleagues with hidden jobs that appear with extremely rare probability, show up.
Moreover, as much as they save you in a crisis, the bond is generally full.
It was a random event that was so welcome that users would say they 'hit the jackpot' because they could receive all kinds of help wholeheartedly.
...but this event also had one decisive drawback.
"If I can't stop my colleague from being sacrificed, the difficulty level will rise sharply."So I had to hurry.
Ryan clearly said that the offerings were moved to the 'VIP' room.
Here, VIP refers to either a paladin or a priest...
"Since it's a rescue event, it must be a priest."It's a no-go for something that appears when it's already difficult.
It's even more tragic that those who can be saved are dying as offerings.
So I did my best to move my arms and legs.
...hanging upside down from the ceiling.
[Special Ability: Lizard Wall Running is activated.] Remaining time: 158 seconds
Just before exiting the underground, it was the result of processing and consuming the fragment obtained from the gods' shop.
[Special Ability: Lizard's Wall Running has been unlocked]
[Using a unique podium method (forbidden combination method), extreme refinement effects have been achieved]
[Magic Power 5 → 7]
[Poison Resistance has increased by 5]
[Warning: The energy of the inner circle is still lingering in the body, causing the meridians and organs to reach a saturation state.]
A stabilization period of 14 days is required until the next intake of 'Nae-Dan'. In 'Forgotten God', 'Nae-Dan' is not just a simple supplement.
This is a powerful catalyst that reconstructs the body through a mysterious transformation.
In this case, I gained the ability to move to vertical surfaces such as walls and ceilings by generating strong adhesive power on my palms.
The magic power and poison resistance have also increased as a bonus.
It was one of the reasons I could confidently enter the warehouse.
'This is a place where this ability shines.'High ceiling.
Tightly stacked cargo.
Dim lighting and irregular shadows.
I was able to easily reach near the priest's room without being caught.
Fortunately, the layout of the warehouse was not much different from the game, so finding my way was not difficult.
'...it's about this time.I looked down at the two members of the organization who were pacing beneath my feet.
"No, damn it." How long do I have to wait? I'm so sleepy I could die."They said to gather in 10 minutes." But this time there was something pretty good, have you seen it?I held my breath and listened closely.
"That elf?" What is Eunbal?"If you act, you act well." Hehe, shall we make some 'mistakes' for a change?"You idiot, wake up from your dream." They just put him in the VIP room and are on their way back."What?" Ah, damn it... What the hell is that fat bastard who keeps stealing all the top-quality stuff, and the boss can't even say a word."Shh, be careful with your words." If you get caught saying that kind of thing, you're also in trouble."Damn, still thinking about it, being fat is better." That other guy is really something else. Did you see the condition of the items being delivered? Only choose the young ones...It was a story that was hard to listen to in silence.
It seemed that even the gods thought the same way.
The king of the knights of the ninety-nine frowns at the lowly conversation.
The drug-addicted saint searches for a flask containing alkaline substances.
The pillar of the red street pretends to vomit.
And so that became their last words.
[Special Ability: The duration of Lizard's Wall Cling has ended]
"Ugh!""I fell straight from the ceiling and broke the neck of the left-side member."
Until the body collapses silently, the other one was walking forward without noticing.
Thanks to doping, all movements were quick and smooth.
"...Huh?"When the guy finally turned his head, the dagger had already pierced through the ribs.
I stuffed the foam mouth tightly while blocking it and squeezed it in between the cargo.
I need to hurry.I started running.
The priest's room was now right in front of me.
Moreover, there was no sign of life around, as if the priest had been bitten.
I stood in front of the door, trying to minimize my footsteps as much as possible.
[Snake's Nest Lv.1 is activated]
In an instant, the field of vision expanded.
The snake's senses probe beyond the door.
A closed room filled with heavy and humid air.
The flickering candle on the altar.
A large and hefty priest.
Victims bound and terrified.
The priest's damp fingertips slowly grasp the dagger.
Now.I took a deep breath and raised my hand.
Thud thud -
The door trembled heavily from the knock.