God’s Nemesis Returns - Chapter 154
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God’s Natural Enemy Returns Episode 154
101. Lava Lake (1)
[Time left until the twenty-first plague: 5 minutes.]
Five minutes left until the next disaster.
Sihyeon looked around the empty lot in Namyangju.
“This is no joke.”
“That… that’s not what I wanted.”
Cheon Yuri walked behind Sihyeon with a blush on her face.
“I know.”
9 days ago.
Thanks to pushing Cheon Yuri to her limit, Si-hyeon was able to learn new facts.
Dragon.
Cheon Yuri inherited ‘a very small portion’ of the powers of these transcendent beings, comparable to angels and demons.
The exact reason was unknown.
But since there was clear evidence and basis, both Si-hyeon and Cheon Yu-ri were able to know the cause.
“I never thought that the Fire Dragon’s Reverse Scale would give me the power of a dragon… … .”
“That’s right. You didn’t know either, Sihyeon. There’s nothing you can do.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
The reason Sihyeon chose ‘Hwa-ryong’s Reverse Scale (SS)’ to treat Cheon Yuri was simple.
It was because, of all the items Sihyeon knew, that item held the most heat.
‘Before the regression, when I used the Fire Dragon’s Scale, these side effects didn’t exist. But why now… … Is it related to the magic that Cheon Yuri used for healing before the regression?’
There were many hypotheses, but the exact reason was unknown.
But now there were only two facts that mattered.
‘First. The dragon power that Cheon Yuri possesses doesn’t come out at any time. Right now, it only comes out when it reaches its limit.’
I’ve been training with Cheon Yuri for the past 10 days, even skipping sleep and food.
Cheon Yuri was ultimately unable to draw out the dragon’s power on her own.
‘Well, ten days is too short a time, considering how powerful the dragon is.’
Sihyeon muttered as she looked back at Cheon Yuri.
‘Second. The power of Cheon Yuri is beyond imagination.’
Sihyeon muttered, looking forward again.
This place was swept by Sihyeon’s newly acquired skill, ‘Thousand Lightning (EX)’.
Several huge craters remained.
Even though the range was unknown, the ‘destructive power’ concentrated in one place was in no way inferior to that of thunder.
‘It’s the power of the breath that only the Dragon Clan can use… … I wish I could stay by your side and teach you more.’
Now, in just one day, a disaster will occur.
Now there was no point in further study or training.
“Still, I feel relieved.”
“Why? You beat me up?”
Cheon Yuri pouted her lips.
“Ah… … That, that… … I couldn’t help it. You know that.”
“Yeah. I know.”
Cheon Yuri laughed and tapped Sihyeon on the shoulder as if it was a joke.
“What are you feeling, Sihyeon?”
‘Hmm… … Did you get hit?’
“Thanks to you, I won’t hesitate anymore about Si-hyeon. Be prepared. If the doppelganger comes, I’ll wipe them all out.”
Now, Cheon Yuri has completely abandoned her weak heart that prevented her from attacking Sihyeon.
Even if a doppelganger appears who speaks in Sihyeon’s voice and has a charming appearance, she will be able to kill them without hesitation.
‘I thought you were soft-hearted, but fortunately you don’t have any lingering feelings.’
Sihyeon, who was smiling like that, looked up at the sky.
Because he had faith that the other party would take good care of this place while he was away.
I was able to go to the other world with peace of mind.
“Are you ready?”
“sure.”
The moment when Cheon Yuri and Sihyeon met eyes.
[Time left until the twenty-first disaster: 0 seconds.]
The message resonated.
***
[Warning! Disasters 21-25 are combined!]
[The catastrophe begins.]
[The catastrophe is the ‘Iron Maze’.]
[You have completed the main quest, .]
Objective: Break through the Iron Maze.
Reward: ???
In case of failure: No penalty.
[Time left until the end of the fifth catastrophe: –]
[Only players who wish to enter the Iron Maze can do so.]
[Admission Fee: 50,000 points.]
Main Quest, Iron Maze.
As written here, only those who wish to enter the Iron Maze are allowed to do so.
Because there was no penalty for not entering the Iron Maze.
If you wanted to be safe, just staying on Earth was another option.
Anyway, if you kill each other or hunt in areas where you haven’t cleared the disaster, like Gangwon-do, you can gain experience and items.
High risk, high return.
This could also be seen as the theme of this Iron Maze.
‘The admission fee is quite expensive, but… … it’s not like it’s not worth investing in.’
Most players don’t know, though.
The Iron Maze is literally a maze and lair created by dwarves.
As such, the various items, treasures, and artifacts they created were overflowing.
[Paid 50,000 points.]
[Enter the Iron Maze.]
“Then let’s meet if we can.”
“yes.”
It was doubtful whether I would ever encounter her in the Iron Maze, a vast and literally difficult ‘labyrinth’ to navigate.
After exchanging final greetings, I sent Cheon Yuri off first.
Sihyeon stepped towards the gate, a crack that had appeared in front of her.
“let’s go.”
“Kurung! Kurung! (Let’s go! Let’s go!)”
Wheeeeeeeeing!
-Hahaha. Is this the dwarves’ maze? Not bad. This is my first time going there in person.
There is a scar on Sihyeon’s right shoulder.
There was a left shoulder called Mehen, which protruded from the sun disk.
and.
-I’m ready too, Master.
In the shadows was the fourth member of Sihyeon’s group, Dacon, who was ‘secretly’ hidden.
Originally, I wouldn’t have been able to bring her.
The special effect of the newly acquired skill, ‘Shadow Dive (S)’, allows you to go ‘anywhere’ with your master as long as you are in his shadow.
‘It’s definitely a plus to bring along a force as powerful as Dacon.’
Not only was it meaningless because you couldn’t enter with other players, but you also dropped into random locations.
Dacon, who was hiding in Sihyeon’s shadow, was an exception.
Pfft!
Then, Sihyeon’s body was enveloped in white light and moved somewhere.
***
[You have entered the Dwarf’s Maze, the first floor ‘Iron Maze’.]
[Warning! No ‘space travel’ skills, items, or title effects can be used here.]
[As soon as Iron Maze starts, the ‘interpretation’ function provided by the system disappears.]
[In the catastrophe, Iron Maze, divine intervention is impossible.]
[Starting position is random!]
[Good luck!]
Phaaaat!
The place where Sihyeon finally appeared was a place where one could feel the hot heat.
[Current Location: Lava Lake]
The place where Sihyeon was standing was an island made of granite.
It was so small that you could see the whole thing at a glance.
Because the surrounding area was filled only with lava, and there was no transportation such as a boat.
I doubted whether I would even be able to get out of there.
Hoooooow… … .
Following the heat, a cold wind was felt.
Of course, Sihyeon didn’t feel the cold because of the special effect of the fallen glory, .
“Ugh… … .”
“Uh, it’s a maze… … .”
“What the heck is this place?”
The players who fell with him were in a different situation.
The place where the dwarves are is the other world, Greenland, the northern continent known to be the coldest.
The Iron Maze was on the ground, so it was understandable that it would feel cold.
It was fortunate that we were in the middle of a lava lake, because if we had fallen anywhere else, we would have had to find a way to beat the cold.
‘There’s no need to worry, Cheon Yuri becomes stronger in the cold.’
Pfft!
Watching other players arrive one after another.
Sihyeon placed the Cheonjongun Sword on her shoulder.
‘I just need to do well.’
“It’s fortunate that we have this… … .”
“That’s right.”
Players sighed in relief as they approached the surrounding lava and melted their bodies.
But that was only for a moment.
Kkwaduk!
“Kwaaah!”
“Hey, what is this!”
Soon a few fish jump out of the lava lake.
The players who were melting their bodies retreated in shock.
‘Magma fish.’
Sihyeon muttered after seeing that sight.
Magma Fish.
They were demons living in lava zones, and they didn’t need any other nutrients as long as there was heat.
It was also very large, with a body the size of an adult male’s arm.
He had a ferocious personality and would not leave humans alone.
“Hey, if you get close, you’ll get bitten… … .”
“Even if I try to cut it with a sword, the scales are so hard that my hands get cold.”
“It’s cold, so don’t waste your energy and stay back.”
But is that because he is a player who survived until the twenty-first disaster?
Players of various races from various countries were getting along well.
Of course, there were more cases where we couldn’t communicate with each other.
Since most of the time we spoke English, there didn’t seem to be any problems.
-Did you get that ring for a time like this?
‘I guess that’s what it is.’
At Mehen’s question, Sihyeon looked down at Solomon’s ring.
Thanks to the special effect the guy has, .
At least Sihyeon didn’t have any trouble understanding what was being said.
‘By the way, this is where it all started.’
Magma Lake.
Also known as lava lake.
A lake literally made of lava, melting and swallowing anything inside.
It was the center of the Iron Maze and the ‘most dangerous place’.
Papa Pot!
Soon the number of players reached about 50.
There were no further personnel additions.
“Are they all gathered…?”
“I think so.”
“Let’s make a statement. I’m from England… … .”
“Oh, I’m from Italy… … .”
When people were announcing their names one by one.
Sihyeon opened her eyes wide and looked at the players.
-What are you looking at? A human?
“Kurururung! (There’s a reason for everything a butler does!)”
-This little bastard… … .
Leaving behind the squeaky and squeaky Mehen.
Sihyeon was looking at the overall level of the players.
‘The level isn’t bad. Especially those two.’
Looking at a pair of knights, a male and female wizard, who came from England.
Sihyeon smiled inwardly.
‘Those two will be helpful.’
Each ‘zone’ in the Iron Maze offers special sub-quests.
Among them, ‘cooperative battle’ is carried out at the lava lake.
Like it or not, Sihyeon had to be with them.
‘I guess I should say I’m lucky… … Originally, I should have gathered 50 people by force and cleared this place.’
Shh.
‘The sub-quest rewards here are absolutely necessary. This is a good start.’
While Sihyeon was casually looking at other players.
[Welcome to the Iron Maze, players of Earth.]
[All 50 people gathered.]
[You have obtained the sub-quest, .]
Objective: Survive the demons coming out of the lava lake within the time limit.
Reward: [Distributable Stat +4]
*The more players survive, the better the rewards!
Additional rewards: Paid differently depending on contribution.
If you fail: The granite island you are currently standing on will sink.
[Time left until sub-quest ends: 5 hours.]
“quest?”
“Wow, the reward is good?”
“That’s right. I’m giving you four distributable stats.”
The players’ reaction was natural.
With 4 distributable stats, you can raise your level by a whopping 4.
It was a good reward at a time when leveling up was becoming more and more difficult and the importance of primary stats was increasing.
‘but.’
Sihyeon quietly got up from her seat.
‘There’s always a reason why the rewards are big.’
[Warning! The lava lake’s demons have smelled human players.]
With a warning message.
Krrrr!
Magma fish in the vicinity jumped out of the lava lake.
It just started biting human players.
“Hey, stop it!”
At that very moment, the intestines were about to turn into a battlefield.
[Item, ‘Cheon-Gong-Un-Geom (C)’ causes a bloody storm.]
Hooooooooooo!
The magma fish split in half with the blood wind that arose from Shihyeon’s sword.
“and…….”
“These tough guys are one room?”
“Even with cold magic, all I could do was freeze my movements… … .”
“Where are you from?”
After hearing people’s gazes and words.
Sihyeon gave the order naturally.
“Knights and warriors, come forward. The rest of you stay behind.”
After hearing Sihyeon’s words, the players looked at each other.
I nodded and began to follow his words.
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