Chapter 227

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Translated by Jinmu
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「Cleared the dungeon.」

「Cleared the dungeon.」

「Cleared the dungeon.」

…

“This is crazy…”

“How can he clear them so fast?”

“Does this make sense?”

Deep inside the forest of Nephelis.

The Sacred Body Faction players who were checking Black Dragon’s broadcast screen were astonished.

‘He’s a truly crazy bastard.’

Funzao, who was watching the situation together, also had no choice but to agree.

When they all became Investigation Team members, they were given one opportunity to enter the floating dungeons.

But they showed poor results, with a clear success rate of only about 10 percent.

It was absolutely impossible for a player who was still an Investigation Team candidate.

“Noisy.”

Then, a man who had been standing with his arms crossed on one side let out a low voice.

It was Keloma, ranked 605th.

It was unknown when he joined, but he was clearly the strongest power here.

“Black Dragon is an experience-holder of another world mentioned in the oracle. Perhaps, unlike others, he had two opportunities.”

A possibility that came to mind spontaneously from the appearance Black Dragon had shown until now.

The players of the Sacred Body Faction who had experienced another world were all given one opportunity.

But if it were a person on the side of the despicable Goddess of Silence, it wouldn’t be strange even if they used a dirty trick.

“Is two times possible? It was said that the soul reached its limit even with one.”

“I know. There are also quite a few people who went crazy after returning to Earth.”

“Those guys are inherently lacking. Like us, they should be grateful for being alive.”

Being able to return to Earth from another world was the warmth bestowed by the Goddess of Turbulence.

Those who went crazy in the process were due to their souls being naturally weak.

This fact was delivered through the words of the Pope who conveys the will of the Goddess.

「Your souls have reached their limit. But because the Goddess of Turbulence sacrificed her body and used divine power, you were able to return to Earth and continue your duties. Those who received that grace and yet could not return completely should be grateful for having at least preserved their lives.」

One of the Pope’s speeches heard as soon as they first connected to RP.

As much as it was visible only to players on the side of the Goddess of Turbulence, it reached deep into their hearts.

Since she was a noble being who sacrificed everything to save the world.

“Could the players of the Grand Temple have also received two opportunities? They already seem like people who received excessive love from the Goddess.”

Then, a man said in a voice full of dissatisfaction.

Top-tier players about whom almost no information is known.

In the first place, staying at the Grand Temple was the same as receiving the Goddess’s favor.

Because to them, RP was not a game, but an extension of another world.

“Even if so, there is no problem. Since it is a grave matter of preventing the destruction of the world from the Goddess of Silence. The one who is qualified deserves to receive favor.”

“Qualification my foot. Did the guys above find even a single footprint of Erport? Everyone’s the same until they reach the end.”

Someone who was listening to the story let out a snort and a sneer.

Ultimately, the condition for preventing the destruction of the world was to find Erport and clear the game.

Not having achieved that now, no one had the right to puff out their chest.

“Pointless bickering is enough. So when are we going to enter?”

“Knowledge and experience also have their limits. The limit will be revealed soon.”

「Cleared the dungeon.」

Black Dragon, who cleared another dungeon even while they were sharing a conversation.

The expressions of the players focused on the broadcast screen were more serious than ever.

“I can’t wait any longer. Aren’t you ashamed after this many top-tier rankers have gathered?”

“I’m the same. How long are we just going to watch this?”

“Agreed.”

Voices that finally couldn’t hold back burst out one after another.

It was because they did not doubt the skill and strength they had built up, even while seeing Black Dragon’s play which was close to eccentricities.

“What we need is results. If you’re going to care about things like pride, leave this place.”

Keloma let out a warning while twitching his eyebrows.

Eyes silently staring at the broadcast screen with arms crossed.

And when a bit of time passed, a change occurred.

「Black Dragon-nim, something is wrong with this!」

「I can’t hold out any longer!」

「The shield is already…!」

Black Dragon’s companions rang out urgent screams and shouts.

Intense lightning to the point of paralyzing the vision and rain streaks filling the field of vision.

The translucent monster swarm that appeared among them was too powerful.

The Guardian’s Shield held by the man called Ping-pong had already reached its limit and lost its effect.

「Kwagwagwang—!」

Black Dragon, who fought the monsters with tremendous momentum, also did not show the same leisure as before.

It seemed as if some flustered signs were visible.

“Now’s the time.”

Then, Keloma held his weapon, twin swords.

And in a solemn voice, he said while looking at the fragmented island beyond the upper air.

“Entering.”

***

[Entering Dungeon—Island of Thunderstorm.]

Kwareureung—!

Han-bit’s group, who moved to the next island, arrived at a significantly darkened place.

Complex forest terrain where thunder and wind-blown rain surged.

The raindrops hitting the face like crazy were to the point of covering even the vision.

“Wow, this is too…!”

“I can’t see ahead!”

The twins could not easily adapt to the fierce downpour and gust.

It was a situation where it was fortunate they didn’t fly far away and roll.

-Wow;

-The weather is holy sh*t dog-like;

-Why are all the dungeon states like this?

-Worse than the Cube of Hell. lol

-A real hell.

Viewers who had been watching the clearance of several open-type dungeons also showed similar reactions.

A situation where nothing from the environment to the monsters was easy.

It was a terrible place in a slightly different sense from the Cube of Hell.

“I’m okay!”

Bang—!

Ping-pong blocked the front of the twins while driving his shield into the floor.

He was a man who could show skill and possibility as much as he wanted as long as it wasn’t a place where vision was chaotic.

Being weak to motion sickness was a problem that would eventually be adapted to.

‘It’s worse than I thought, as expected.’

Han-bit, who had expected the appearance of the last dungeon, inwardly nodded.

A difficulty incomparable to the places experienced in another world.

He clearly recognized that the cause lay in that lightning.

Scanning the surroundings, Han-bit pulled up his character information window for a moment.

[Black Dragon—Lv. 302]

[Title: None]

[Faction: Hardliners]

[Ranking: 4,502nd]

Strength: 660 (+198)

Agility: 660 (+198)

Intelligence: 650 (+198)

Stamina: 650 (+198)

Remaining Stat Points: 0

Faction Points: 1,311

The products obtained by rapidly breaking through 8 dungeons were significant.

A level that had surpassed 300 before he knew it.

Stats added with the effects given from the Branch of the Lost World Tree had reached a level far exceeding the average.

“Black Dragon-nim, what should we do here!”

“I can fight thanks to Ping-pong ahjussi!”

The twins showed fighting spirit even while covering their faces with their arms.

As he had kept them engaging in battle in the previous dungeons, it seemed a certain amount of confidence had built up.

‘It was a bit dangerous, indeed.’

Although Han-bit kept watch, it was by no means an easy process.

Because there were many situations where they would have died if instructions hadn’t dropped at the exact time.

Especially, Ping-pong’s judgment and reflexes, taking on the tanker role, were significant.

“Protect your bodies first, as much as possible.”

“Yes!”

“Understood.”

Nodding, the two looked beyond the rain streaks filling their vision.

And when the surging lightning became a bit quieter, monsters revealed themselves from all directions.

[Soul of Lightning (Lv. 345)]

[Monkey of Lightning (Lv. 341)]

-Wow;

-Look at how tough the faces are;

-You’re telling them to fight those guys here?

-Not easy;

The guys in the forms of humans and monkeys harbored the intense light of thunder.

Forms like translucent shadows at a glance.

They were considerably powerful existences.

Deudedeu—!

Monsters began to move first before Han-bit’s group could even get close.

Han-bit, who was lowering his posture, looked at the individual at the far front.

‘That has also become stronger.’

The level upon entry did not catch his eye much.

But he could gauge the situation while looking at the appearance of the monsters.

「Hide your bodies behind terrain features and defend. Never cause harm.」

Tat—!

Leaving a message secretly, Han-bit kicked off.

Heading among the monsters while showing large movements was part of the plan.

As much as he drew attention, the gazes of the guys shifted all at once.

Ukki—!

Krereuk—

The forms of monkeys running wild while revealing their teeth and humans spitting out bizarre voices.

The guys, having discovered the target, reached the place where Han-bit was with an immense speed.

In that moment.

Pajik—!

Intense light was emitted from the air.

Hwik—!

Han-bit, who hid behind trees and rocks, crouched down firmly.

Kwagwagwagwa—!

Simultaneously, dozens of lightning bolts fell to the ground.

That attack, which crushed and burned terrain features, was separate from the monsters’ power.

“Black Dragon-nim, something is wrong with this!”

“I can’t hold out any longer!”

“The shield is already…!”

The twins and Ping-pong, who were dealing with the approaching monsters, could not come to their senses at the surprise attack of the lightning.

Pajik—!

Kwagwagwa—!

Meanwhile, threats continued to fly at Han-bit as well.

Teong—!

His appearance of flying far away as if he couldn’t withstand the attack was a situation that reached a crisis in anyone’s eyes.

-Eh?

-Is he losing?

-Finally?

-Time for 1 loss.

-Upvote if you’re rankers whose inferiority complex is surging.

-Why does an inferiority complex surge? You guys can’t do it anyway.

-Real lol

‘It’s about time they come.’

The Sacred Body Faction players outside who had not shown themselves until now.

They seemed to be waiting until he fell into danger.

Was the reason that time became long because the progress was too fast?

Huuung—!

Then, a faint gust sound was heard from the distance.

A property clearly different from the thunderstorm surging here.

There was no need to mention that it was outside the island.

Slig—

Han-bit, who took out the World Tree’s branch from his inventory, used it toward the three people who were far away.

Kwadedeuk—!

“Eh?”

“Black Dragon-nim?”

“Yes?”

As thick vines sprouting from the ground covered their bodies, everyone’s eyes opened wide.

Simultaneously, the enemies he had been waiting for revealed themselves.

Huuuk—!

Dozens of players falling from the distant sky.

Most were those he had seen at the fortress entrance.

-Ah.

-Real bugs appearing.

-I’m going to become attached, you bastards;

-In front of the fortress, all except one were keeping their mouths shut. lol

-Ibella is scary.

“Long words are not needed.”

The man standing at the lead while holding twin swords, Keloma, gave out unwavering instructions.

Then, players who distributed their numbers immediately stood at their respective positions.

“You’re top rankers, aren’t you? Isn’t 30 people excessive?”

“Nothing is excessive. Since there is only victory and defeat.”

Keloma, who was approaching at Han-bit’s question, said in a blunt voice.

It was to the point of feeling like talking to a robot without emotions.

“Not being off guard is good. Do you know where this place is?”

“Island of Thunderstorm, one of the dungeons of Nephelis. The clear condition is likely to be subjugation.”

“Is that so? Then it’s first-come-first-serve.”

Tat—!

Han-bit, who ended the conversation right away, kicked off and jumped into the monster swarm.

“Catch him!”

Players who responded immediately quickly tracked behind.

Tadat—!

Han-bit, who dug inside, headed toward one monkey.

At the same time, two people appeared from both sides.

Puuk—!

Hwareuk—!

A dagger piercing the monkey’s neck and flame twin swords bisecting the chest.

It was the offensive of Keloma and Funzao who followed with full power to prevent Han-bit’s clear.

“Clear is out of the question!”

“Pour everything!”

Wooo—!

Shwiik—!

Along with Keloma’s shout, the players used their respective skills.

Just before they were activated, Han-bit quickly backed away.

“Not letting you go!”

“It’s useless!”

The two people of the Sacred Body Faction who immediately kicked off tried to start a pursuit.

In that moment.

Beonjjeok—!

Lightning of a scale completely different from before covered heaven and earth.

Kwagwagwagwang—!

“Ugh!”

“What…!”

Players were flustered by the threat felt instinctively.

Simultaneously, a golden sphere appeared in the air.

「Who is it?」

A mysterious voice ringing clearly in the noisy battlefield.

It was an existence in the form of a person wearing golden robes.

「It’s you guys.」

His gaze headed toward the Sacred Body Faction players standing below.

They were the culprits who killed the monsters here.

「Die.」

Kwagwagwagwang—!

Along with a short word, hundreds of lightning bolts fell from the sky.

Sacred Body Faction players met death without even being able to let out a final cry.

“Crazy.”

“Where the hell is this place…!”

The gazes of Funzao and Keloma, who opened their eyes wide, moved naturally toward Black Dragon.

But lightning struck once more before they could even hear an answer.

Kwagwagwagwang—!

The bodies of the two people completely disappeared in the golden electric shock that covered their whole bodies.

There was no one left to hear the answer, but Han-bit leisurely whispered the correct answer.

“This is the territory of a High Spirit.”

The High Spirit Tonatio, the practical ruler of the electric attribute.

This dungeon was a space that was one of his territories.

Han-bit, who knelt down, said while raising his head toward the sky.

“I greet the High Spirit, Tonatio-nim.”