Solo Max-Level Newbie - Chapter 792



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Episode 792. The Gap Ruins ‘Roots of the Mountain Range’ (1)

Ruins located a little away from Mt. Hwagwa.

This place has characteristics that are different from the 49th floor ruled by the twelve zodiac signs.

It can’t be helped.

‘This is one of the entrances to the 50th floor.’

I carefully examined the place where Jinhyuk arrived.

A backdoor that is different from the regular route that usually exists.

It was a sort of expedient to slightly reduce the difficulty of the 50th floor, which was considered impossible to conquer.

Of course, even if you go to the 50th floor through here after conquering the 49th floor later, it is not possible to create dramatic variables.

It only increases the probability by about 1 to 1.5%.

However, considering the dizzying heights of the 50th floor, 1 to 1.5% was an incredibly high probability.

‘Besides, in order to win this war, we had to use what we had here.’

Killing two birds with one stone.

You can’t miss the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.

However, this place is not just open. In order for this relic to be activated, there must be a certain amount of magical power reaction in Hwagosan.

Not just a moderate amount of horsepower.

This means that a large amount of magical power is needed to shake the foundations of a mountain.

For example, war… .

The territorial dispute between the twelve zodiac signs is currently taking place far away.

“Is that the place?”

Ellis pointed to a dark pit.

“Yeah. That’s the entrance.”

“Blood… It smells, and it’s a scent I don’t like. It’s old and musty and it feels like it shouldn’t exist… That kind of feeling.”

Still, he is one of the absolute rulers of the tower. He has a great instinct in this area.

One ability that is second to none when it comes to sensing danger is that of a veteran player who has played the Tower of Trials.

‘So many people died in there.’

Jinhyuk swallowed dry saliva as he recalled past memories.

The most notorious and worst ruin on the 49th floor.

In terms of difficulty, it is ranked in the top three among all the ruins, excluding the 50th floor.

This is because the primordial magical power flowing out has changed the ecosystem into something heterogeneous.

‘Still, I guess I can guess the level of the members to some extent when I get to the 50th floor.’

It’s a mountain that must be overcome anyway.

If possible, it would be better to make the most of the opportunity to taste it.

“Let’s go in.”

Jinhyuk walked cautiously.

Immediately, pitch-black darkness greeted us.

“Huh! Is it finally my time to step forward? Leave it to me, Master!”

The salamander breathed fire proudly.

As if showing that he had grown to a level that far surpassed that of a superior spirit beast, a vivid flame splendidly colored the surroundings.

however.

Phew!

As the flames rose, an unknown wind blew and swallowed up the light.

Everything was plunged into darkness again.

“Oing?”

The salamander’s white eyes blinked in the darkness.

“It’s difficult. The magical power wave is unstable, so there’s a limit to how much you can do with just a feeling. If this situation continues, the fight itself will become difficult.”

Ellis felt along one side of the wall.

I understand.

But, there is no way right now.

In places where light is not allowed, you have no choice but to rely on your senses to find your way.

Instead of losing sight, my other senses began to awaken and I was able to move forward, albeit slowly.

How much time has passed like that?

Flash!

As we entered the right side of the gap, several green lights immediately flashed.

Minerals of different sizes are tightly packed into the wall.

“Whew. Finally!”

“I guess I’ll live a little.”

A sigh of relief escaped me.

The stifling darkness is over.

“Deep sea… luminous stone. No, it’s a little different from that… What is this?”

The frost spirit muttered in confusion.

Even for her, who had explored many regions, it was an unfamiliar type.

I can’t quite remember, but what was it?

Jinhyuk searched his memories.

Knock knock.

Adele touched the ore with the tip of her sword as if she was interested.

“It doesn’t break when hit by an aura. I thought it would split in half. How strange.”

The soft light only became a little clearer, but there was no special reaction.

I remembered.

The more it absorbs the aura, the more it shines… .

‘Hungry Light Stone’.

This stone has the property of gradually gathering the magical power of those who enter it and converting it into light.

‘Damn. Was this there from the beginning?’

Jinhyuk’s expression instantly crumpled.

Although they may not seem all that threatening, hungry ores are more troublesome than you might think.

Because when light exceeds a certain level, it serves to inform predators of your location.

Predators feast on their prey.

The light stone absorbs the magical power released from leftover bones and scraps.

It’s an efficient yet annoying symbiotic relationship.

“You have to avoid this place. Everyone, go back the way you came… .”

Before I could even finish speaking.

“Koooooo!”

“Keeee!”

From one side, a long, drawn-out roar echoed.

Damn. They say there’s no end to things that don’t work out.

Even going further in, you’ll still run into some really unlucky guys.

Kagagagagak!

Knock! Knock! Knock! Knock! Knock! Knock!

An unpleasant, clanking noise pierced my ears.

“ha.”

Jinhyuk pressed his temples.

“What are you so worried about? Whatever comes, Jim will take care of it, so don’t worry too much.”

Woohoo!

Dozens of skewers made of blood appeared.

“I’ll freeze it, so just finish it.”

The Frost Spirit also gathered blue cold energy into both hands.

Tsk tsk tsk!

In an instant, a stream of ice spread down the dark passage.

Immediately following, Ellis’s skewers mercilessly pierced the approaching men.

Pufufufu!

“Keeeek!”

“Ugh! Ugh… .”

Something’s breath was confirmed to have stopped with a gulp of air.

“Is it okay?”

Ellis straightened her shoulders.

However, unlike the confident queen, Jinhyuk’s expression was still stiff, as if he had taken bitter medicine.

“Look at that and tell me.”

It looks like a four-legged scorpion the size of a fist.

However, if you mistake it for a common monster in the desert, you are very mistaken.

The janitors called the 50th floor army ants.

Not only did they cover the entire surface of the circular passage in enormous numbers, but they also had powerful jaws that could even devour the river.

No, rather, the more powerful the ability, the more delicious the prey it was to those guys.

Kkwaduk!

Crack!

It eats the ice spread by the Frost Spirit and also breaks down the skewers shot by Ellis.

The corpses of his dead comrades were also eaten cleanly.

Dealing with each of those could take a lifetime.

“I don’t mind if you have unlimited magic power and time, but do you plan on staying here forever?”

“Then what do you mean?”

What should I do?

“Jump!”

If the exit is blocked, you must just keep running forward.

If you happen to fall or get left behind.

You’ll have to risk becoming the next T-Bone.

***

Same time.

A fierce battle was continuing on Mount Hwagwa.

The warriors of the Shin tribe, led by Jecheon Daeseong, blocked the enemies who were advancing like mad.

Kwakwakwakwakwang!

Tukwaaang!

“Kwaaaaak!”

“Eww!”

A method of thoroughly cutting down the enemy’s strategy by taking advantage of familiar terrain.

As multiple traps were triggered in succession, the damage to enemies increased exponentially.

In particular, wherever there was even the slightest gap, the clones of Jecheon Daeseong intervened, continuously achieving results worthy of the word ‘overwhelming victory’.

Naturally, the allied side was bound to explode with complaints full of concern.

“Your Majesty, our troops have suffered too much damage.”

“Is it right to keep pushing forward like this?”

Unlike the kings who had already been informed of the overall picture, the elders did not know the details.

“Look at it for a long time. Isn’t it absurd that you can shake the mountain of fire that has not been destroyed for thousands of years with an attack in less than an hour?”

To the mutterings of the anxious servants, King Baekhee himself stepped forward to take action.

This fight is likely to be a protracted one.

The current attack is nothing more than a preliminary battle to check the completion of the stronghold, the deployment of troops, and the enemy’s level of response.

“Tch. It’s a job to lead a rabble to war together.”

The enemy clicked his tongue with an annoyed expression.

Because without properly deploying elite troops, it would have been impossible to break through that defense line.

What is especially the most troublesome is… .

[The defense tower ‘Fortress of Hell’ is activated!]

[Anti-personnel mine ‘AK –553’ is activated!]

They were humans from another level.

“Come on!”

The woman who fought while wearing gauntlets was also no slouch.

The large man who radiated various magical powers was also annoying.

[Medley activates Rainbow Bridge – ‘Color Feast’!]

The machine monarch was injected with various colors.

A look that maximizes synergy through strengthening and transformation according to the situation.

If we don’t eliminate them first, we will have to endure losses of thousands of troops just today.

but.

Intervention by high-ranking elders or kings who could deal with them was currently prohibited.

The enemy’s gaze glanced to the side.

One of the newly dispatched hounds of Tindalos.

‘Amun de Akasha’

He was the sole survivor of a kingdom that existed on the 50th floor in ancient times.

Akasha, who had been acting as the supreme commander of this war until the arrival of Barabys, seemed to have no interest in how many warriors died.

Permut, who had the Crown of Despair, was also watching the battle from the top of the mountain from his base.

“Did you hand over the crown? Didn’t he suspect anything?”

Akasha opened her mouth.

“I don’t think anyone would suspect you of anything since you created a plausible situation and handed it over. And above all, there would be no reason to refuse the key to the 50th floor.”

“Don’t be so sure. He’s a guy whose ending is unpredictable.”

“We know that part better. We are handling the work well without any loopholes, so Akasha-sama, please just focus on conquering this stronghold.”

“… … .”

Pachichik!

An invisible spark occurred.

The waves of magical power mixed with vigilance and murderous intent were ready to bite each other’s necks at any moment.

Akasha, the direct subordinate of Barabys.

and.

Permut follows the man.

Even though they are walking the same path because their interests coincide, the fundamentals of the two forces are completely different.

It is not strange that they could turn into enemies at any time.

Clank.

Akasha placed her hand on the greatsword on her back.

Swish.

Permut also began engraving the incantation on his staff.

But right then.

Beep!

[‘Flame of Red Flame’ is activated!]

There was a loud noise along with the red light and firecrackers.

Seven alarms installed for each situation.

Among them, the most dangerous situation was signaled by the rising flames of red salt.

It seems like an intruder has appeared on the way to the ‘roots’.

The footage played at the same time showed key members of Goinmul Corporation, including Jinhyeok, entering.

“… … !?”

“… … !!”

Akasha and Permut reacted simultaneously.

The roots of the mountain range.

This is the shortcut to the 50th floor.

But, I don’t understand.

Why did you take your main members and head there while Mt. Hwagwa was under attack right now?

‘If I don’t conquer the 49th floor, I won’t be able to get to the 50th floor?’

no way.

Have you figured out a way to do it even if that condition isn’t met?

It would have been a case that wouldn’t have been worth considering for any other person, but the opponent was not an ordinary person, but Kang Jin-hyeok.

It was a heterogeneous entity that repeatedly shattered existing common sense.

Akasha’s eyes became cold and sank.

“I ate a lot.”

Not only did they have to deal with the subjugation of Mujinryong, but they also had to deal with the subjugation of Rick Hennessy, so Nosidic, Barabys, and the Uma King did not return for the time being.

then.

It means that among those here, we need to extract the power to go towards the roots.

We need to decide quickly.

Before those guys dig any deeper.