God’s Nemesis Returns - Chapter 174



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God’s Natural Enemy Returns Episode 174

111. Illusion Maze

Arthur and Brittany are still off to do some more sub-quests to gain some more levels and rewards.

“I’ll be stronger than you next time.”

“Will that work?”

“Of course. I will show you complete control of Excalibur. And I will find out how you know this.”

“Stop talking nonsense and come quickly.”

“Oh, I see.”

“Thank you.”

“huh.”

Before I knew it, I was speaking comfortably.

Arthur and Brittany said goodbye to Sihyeon, as well as Cheon Yuri and Dacon who were standing next to her, and then left the change station.

‘Excalibur… … There are limits to how humans, not gods, can handle items.’

Before the regression, Shihyeon had raised Excalibur to S-rank.

The Excalibur Arthur currently possesses is the same C-grade Excalibur that Sihyeon used before his regression.

Even if all hidden powers are awakened, it would only be at the level of a B-class Excalibur before regression.

The reason was simple.

Because the Excalibur Arthur used was a counterfeit.

The gods do not give their contractors their real weapons or items.

It was a given.

For most gods, the contractors are their playthings.

Here, it is merely a means to increase influence on Earth.

There was no way I would give a ‘real’ item to such a contractor that I wouldn’t even give to my own children.

At best, it is a counterfeit that has received some of the power.

‘Of course, that alone would be enough to call it S-class.’

Since the power of the gods was directly contained in them, most of the items were S or SS grade.

This alone was more than enough to overcome the disaster and gain an advantage over other players.

Most gods gave counterfeit goods in this way.

‘Because the item was a fake to begin with, and I couldn’t grow it like I did.’

One of the reasons why human players should not make contracts with gods.

If anything, you should follow the gods’ orders, and if you can only become strong by relying on them.

When there is no ‘God’, it is bound to be weakened several times over.

‘The Excalibur I used was real, you know.’

The Armory of the Brilliant God (EX).

The reason why the characteristics of the vision that has now changed to ‘Transcendence Armory (EX)’ are EX-grade and fraudulent.

The nine items that Sihyeon has are ‘real’ items used by the gods.

It wasn’t some kind of replica that the gods gave with good intentions or purpose.

Of course, in return, there was the disadvantage of having to raise them one by one, starting from a very weak E-rank.

‘That’s about it.’

It was a very cheap price to pay for using such a powerful item imbued with the power of the gods.

***

“He’s gone.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

After sending the group away like that.

Without wasting any time, Sihyeon led the group to the change station and the station master’s office.

“Stationmaster.”

“It’s your living room now, really.”

Cosio shook his head as he watched Sihyeon burst through the door and come in.

He is now the stationmaster of one of only three large stations left.

Even the creator dwarves can’t just barge in like this.

The vision that bestowed great grace on him was an exception.

Anyway, thanks to that, I was able to eat the join station and gain overwhelming power.

“Okay. What did you come to ask for this time?”

However, every time Sihyeon came here, he would ask for big and small things.

Cosio just sighed.

“I’m going to go.”

“You’re going? Where?”

“Below.”

***

Originally, there was only one way for players to descend from the Train Maze.

That’s what it means to go through a crack.

Just like when we came from the Iron Maze to the Train Maze.

You can only enter the Illusion Maze below if you meet certain conditions.

Even if all conditions are met, the location of the downward crack changes once every 100 days.

Finding it in the complex railroad was a Herculean task.

“I am honored that you are coming out to greet me in person!”

Cosio grumbled in front.

He himself has influence comparable to that of the dwarven ‘noble’ class.

Bringing in a human who is just an outsider?

It was a sound that would shock not only other earthmen but also most dwarves.

“Well, of course you’re doing what you have to do.”

“Oh, me.”

For a stationmaster of Cosio’s level, it wouldn’t have been difficult to figure out the location.

Moreover, you could go anywhere there was a railroad by private train.

Sihyeon was able to come to the crack with her group in a very comfortable and convenient way.

“Then go.”

“Thank you.”

Sihyeon smiled sincerely as she watched Kosio greeting her.

Although they bickered and used each other, it was true that Kosio helped Sihyeon a lot.

“If you know it, you can do it well.”

He jumped up and tapped Sihyeon on the shoulder.

Cosio headed back to the change station.

“Okay. Okay then.”

Cheon Yuri, Dacon, Gasal, and Mehen.

Looking at your group.

Sihyeon approached the crack.

“Shall we go?”

[Good work! You have reached the gate of the Train Maze.]

[Only players with special conditions can use the gate.]

[Clear 30 or more sub-quests in Train Maze.]

[Possess a station pass of Class B or higher.]

Sihyeon, Cheon Yuri, and Dacon.

There was no hesitation as all three met the conditions.

[Conditions met!]

[You can choose one of four options.]

[Move to the 1st floor ‘Iron Maze’.]

[Move to the ‘Illusion Maze’ on the 2nd basement floor.]

[Move to the 3rd basement floor ‘Crystal Maze’.]

[Return to Earth.]

[*However, you cannot return to the Train Maze again when you return to Earth.]

“Dacon. You’ve worked hard.”

Sihyeon put her hand on Dakkon’s shoulder and encouraged him.

“It helped a lot.”

“… … No, Master.”

Dakkon can complete sub-quests, draw the aggro of other elves, and become allies with the three Gorgon sisters.

It helped me a lot.

But her role ends here.

In the following Illusion Maze and Crystal Maze.

Dacon didn’t really have anything to do.

Rather, it would have been more efficient to return to Earth and help other factions recover the Gangwon-do region.

“Goodbye.”

“Yes, you too, Yuri.”

“Kkurung… … (Butler No. 4 is leaving…)”

After saying goodbye to Cheon Yuri and the dead Gasal.

Dacon returned to Earth, Hanam first.

“Sihyeon, I… … .”

“Yes, Yuri, please proceed as planned.”

As planned, Cheon Yuri skipped the Illusion Maze on the second basement floor and headed to the Crystal Maze.

Only a very small number of players can benefit from the Illusion Maze.

In Cheon Yuri’s current state, going to the Illusion Maze would only result in loss and no gain.

“See you later.”

“Okay. See you later.”

“Kyurrrrrrung! (If you don’t come quickly, you’ll get in trouble, Butler No. 1!)”

After roughly patting Koro Shihyeon’s face.

Gasaldo also headed towards the crack in Cheon Yuri’s arms.

Tzuzuzu, that is.

After that, he sent the glass to the crystal maze through the crack.

Sihyeon, left alone with Mehen, looked at the crack.

-It’s an illusion maze.

Mehen muttered, flicking his tongue.

-What kind of place is this?

“I think they named it well. Those guys, you know.”

-Those guys… … dwarves?

“No. The Illusion Maze is not a maze created by dwarves.”

-Then who… … .

“Dragon.”

-… … !

“Of all the mazes in existence, the Illusion Maze is the only one created by dragons.”

Sihyeon’s words were true.

The Iron, Train, and Crystal Mazes were elaborate mazes built by the dwarves with the help of the Earthen.

The Illusion Maze is a maze created by ‘dragons’, not dwarves.

It was a maze created solely through ‘magic’, without any physical labor.

“What, are you going to waste time? Let’s go right away.”

After gently stroking Mehen’s head, which was hanging on my shoulder and making a noise.

Sihyeon chose one of the cracked screens.

[Move to the ‘Illusion Maze’ on the 2nd basement floor.]

***

[You have entered the Dwarf’s Maze, the ‘Illusion Maze’ on the 2nd basement floor.]

[In the catastrophe, Iron Maze, divine intervention is impossible.]

[The ordeal begins now.]

Kwak!

Before the message even came out.

Sihyeon’s thighs swelled up to the point where they felt like they were going to burst.

[Item, ‘Astrape (A)’ is infused.]

[Item, ‘Cheon-Gong-Un-Geom (C)’ causes a bloody storm.]

Flash!

Equipped with astragalus around his feet, he pushed his body forward with the Thousand-Handed Sword.

Sihyeon ran forward at full speed.

-That’s fast.

“… … .”

Without even answering.

Sihyeon just took steps forward in confusion.

Kookookookook… … .

-be careful!

Mehen shouted.

This was because the ground before Shihyeon’s eyes split open, waves rose, and lightning struck.

Kuwaaaaang!

A huge, red sword that looked like it could destroy everything in the world appeared in front of Sihyeon.

To the extent that it would be more appropriate to say ‘pouring down’ rather than ‘falling down’.

It was an overwhelming force.

But whatever that greatsword does or says.

Sihyeon simply leaned forward.

-This guy? Ares?

Mehen was shocked when he saw what was in front of him.

-What about the god of Olympus?

Crunch.

Contrary to expectations that the two bodies would be split in two in an instant.

The great sword simply passed by Sihyeon without causing any damage.

“It doesn’t work.”

Sihyeon, who had been muttering like that, ran forward past the great sword.

-what?

“Don’t be scared.”

[Item, ‘Kundala (D)’ reveals the dignity of a king.]

A lotus-shaped light was shining from the Kundala.

-If you can exert that power… …yes.

As if only then did I understand.

Mehen nodded.

-All of this is welcome.

But the situation ahead was too complicated to be welcomed.

In Mehen’s two eyes, Ares was torn to pieces by Shihyeon’s body as if he was going to kill her.

Athena pushed with her shield.

With powerful gods such as Hod, Ramiel, Brunhilde, Hercules, and Theseus.

This was because all kinds of evil spirits were rushing to tear Sihyeon apart.

Even though I know you’re welcome.

It would have been quite stressful to have so many gods coming to kill him at once.

Even this welcome was actually causing pain.

But Mehen didn’t know.

That Sihyeon can’t see anything right now.

This was because Kundala blocked all mental attacks.

After less than 10 minutes, it was over.

[Congratulations! You’ve overcome the welcome.]

[Illusion Maze Cleared!]

Paaaaah!

Cracks appeared in all the surrounding welcome.

Soon, only the faint light of a torch began to hover around the place.

Tsuzujeok.

Soon after, the cracks we had seen before began to appear again.

So Sihyeon approached the crack.

-Gas.

Mehen shook his head at the sight.

“Why are you so scared?”

-I saw a lot of things with my own eyes.

Even though it was in a weakened state, the power of the ‘Illusion Maze’ created by the dragons was strong enough to fool the eyes of the upper-level god, Mehen.

It didn’t work on Sihyeon who had Kundala.

[Tallying the records.]

[I can’t believe it! The record of the fallen king ‘Lee Si-Hyeon’ is 9 seconds.]

[A new record has been set!]

‘good.’

Sihyeon raised the corners of her mouth after seeing the message.

Illusion Maze.

This place created by dragons was more like an empty lot than a maze.

Because it was only about the size of five soccer fields connected together.

You could clear the illusion maze by simply walking from one end of this open space to the other.

There was a fatal flaw in that a powerful mental attack came in.

Most players are vulnerable to mental attacks.

So, you just go around and around in the same place.

There were many cases where people got tired of wandering and gave up.

Of course, thanks to the dragons’ consideration, you could give up the test and leave whenever you wanted.

This second basement floor, the Illusion Maze, was where most players were eliminated.

‘And here is the hidden piece.’

[Hidden condition met.]

[Clear the illusion maze within 10 minutes.]

[Rewards will only be given to players who pass the illusion maze within 10 minutes.]

[*The faster the record, the bigger the reward.]

[Currently in the process of calculating compensation.]

The reason why Sihyeon ran with all his might as soon as he started.

The goal was to set a record and get the biggest reward.

[I can’t believe it! I broke the record!]

[Overwhelming!]

[You obtain the item, ‘Dragon Heart (A)’.]