Light of Arad: The First to Walk - Chapter 174



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Vivi immediately raised her weapon and tried to run away.

A crackling sound of electricity was heard from the G-Operator behind her.

At the same time, Jinseong stretched out his left arm.

“Huh? Mr. Jinsang?”

“Just a moment… Let me just look at it for a moment.”

“What- huh? Are you sick?”

“I know. That’s why I said I’d like to see you for a bit.”

Jinseong remained calm even next to Vivi who was flustered.

Jinseong felt a bit of anticipation and excitement as he stared at the chili shrimp running away, holding a golden whip in its hand.

How many people has Jinseong himself tried to test so far?

But what about this situation? Rather, you want me to prove myself first and check what my value is?

“…Are you going to let Chili fight alone? That’s ridiculous-.”

“Because that ‘Chili Sister’ wants it. With that kind of confidence.”

Plain: I haven’t met many possessed people in Arad, but one thing is certain.

There is no such thing as chili shrimp.

She is now trying to prove herself in the process of stopping and subduing the Apostle Anton.

‘I guess he wants me to check if I’m useful beyond the demon world. And if I decide that I’m useful… …he wants me to tell him. Is there another way to return to reality?’

The only thing Chili Shrimp knows is probably how to become a ‘forged blade’ and fulfill the prophecy of the .

It is highly likely that she was called here without even knowing the name Nemer, but she gave it up early on and must have settled down in the Eton industrial area.

“But Tog….”

“Hehe, that’s what makes it fun. That Tog, and it’s not even a level setting – no, to begin with, it’s not like you can get items at this level and deal damage, but the confidence to do it alone! Isn’t that good?”

“Huh? Uh, uhm… Is it okay if it’s okay?”

This was ultimately the reason why Vivi kept tilting her head in worry and why Jinseong had expectations.

Because Chili Shrimp knew that there was a monster that he would face alone to prove himself.

How many so-called named monsters are there throughout the game Dungeon & Fighter?

It doesn’t only exist within raids.

From raids and legions to boss monsters and named monsters that appear in regular dungeons, the number of monsters that show their presence even for a moment in the main scenario flow is probably countless.

However, if you were to choose a name that remains vividly in users’ memories?

Why did so many users have to tremble in the past Anton Raid?

Jinseong was confident.

‘Tog is one of the top five named characters, excluding bosses.’

Even the named monster that is currently harassing users, Tog, will definitely be included in that ranking.

Tog’s notoriety is not confined to the past.

It also showed off its fame in the content of the game Dungeon & Fighter called [Road of the Strong], which is occasionally released as a limited-time event… … .

‘There were users who would just run away if the opposing monster had a Tog. For those who don’t know the pattern, it’s a really annoying monster.’

This is not a monster from the past, but a monster that has been corrected in the current patch version, and in the end, it has been proven that only a very small number of users at the rank level can suppress it through damage!

Would you be able to deal with such a guy alone, not only by controlling a game character, but also in real life, with a possessed body that feels pain!?

“Sister Chili! Check your attribute beads carefully! The pattern is- um, it was so long ago that I don’t remember the pattern-.”

“Oh, Vivi. I don’t have anything to tell you. But Vivi, you really don’t trust people.”

“-People? Why?”

Bibi was very aware of these points, which is why she continued to fidget.

“They say that Anton Zello, the one who sent the dead man’s castle, had to walk two and a half laps around the parade ground. If he couldn’t catch Togdo alone, how could that have been possible?”

Even though the chili shrimp was the only one who was able to send many of the beggars to the next stage.

In other words, isn’t it true that Vivi doesn’t believe that point even a little bit?

Even though she was so friendly to Chili Shrimp, calling her older sister, she didn’t believe Chili Shrimp when she bragged about it.

“That, that… that doesn’t make sense. It wouldn’t matter if the items were good! It would only work if you were over level 100 like in our time, and had epic or mythic items. If we look at it rationally and logically, even if Unnie Chili were around level 90, would that work?”

That would also be based on Vivi’s rational judgment.

If it’s not verified, don’t believe it.

Also, she would have already run simulations of all the possible cases in her head, and concluded that the possibility of the chili shrimp alone succeeding by doing ‘Anton Jjol’ was very low.

Jinseong was also aware of such thoughts.

“That’s right. There was a one-man show right before Anton Reid was demoted to a subjugation battle… but that was a long time after Chili Shrimp-nim was possessed. And the difficulty of the possessed ones is different from the in-game difficulty. Let’s see what happens with that.”

That’s why Jinseong was waiting to see.

Jinseong continued speaking to the anxious Vivi.

“And I’ve already realized one thing for sure.”

“Huh? What is it?”

“Ms. Vivi, do you know that weapon?”

Jinseong pointed to the whip that Chili Shrimp was holding.

Vivi tilted her head and answered.

“A whip? That’s a weapon for the Rexs.”

All sorts of summoned creatures appeared, moving smoothly as if a whip was fluttering in the air.

The sharp and high-pitched voice of the chili shrimp also dominated the air, enough to drown out the loud roar of Tog.

Jinseong muttered as he heard that sound.

“No. In Dungeon & Fighter, there are no whips among the weapons, except for the avatars. That whip is probably….”

Orbs with the attributes of fire, water, light, and darkness began to fly towards Tog.

In the past, there were tense moments in the game where even a slight mistake by ‘Jjolla’ would have made and the player would have to retreat, but Chili Shrimp smiled and shouted.

“Okay, let’s go!”

A golden whip tore through the air, making a cracking sound.

It was a very satisfying moment for Jinseong.

* * *

Taaaaang, taaaaang-!

What followed the gunshot were the beast’s dying words.

It was the sound of a Tartan, a beast that looked like a wolf but had arms like a human and walked on two legs, falling down.

The regular soldiers of the Jiben Imperial Army who had fired the gun were breathing hard and wiping away sweat.

“Colonel, I don’t think I can hold out any longer.”

“The Tartan guys are closing in at shorter intervals. Our position may be completely exposed!”

“……I know.”

After a moment of silence, Yun spoke as their voices trembled.

But maybe it’s because I didn’t get the answer I wanted.

The Emperor opened his mouth again.

“The longer you delay, the longer it will take to recover.”

Apostle Anton is currently moving towards the ‘Sea of ​​Twilight’.

The longer we stay here, the longer it will take to get back to the Noble Sky.

Luck quickly got to the point.

“Are you low on fuel?”

“That’s not it, but….”

As long as you have enough fuel, that’s all that matters.

Although it was certainly true, it could not have satisfied the Zodiac Army.

Even though the Apostle Anton is larger than most cruise ships, it is unlikely that stability or comfort were taken into consideration.

Anton’s anxiety and fear never went away, as it felt like a small earthquake occurred every time he took a step.

The gunship’s co-pilot, unable to bear it any longer, finally opened his mouth.

“Didn’t you hear that sound just now? It was coming from the direction the adventurers went… It definitely wasn’t an ordinary tartan.”

Immediately after the adventurers left, an unidentified shout was heard.

The soldiers of the Noble Skye all know that the common Tartans are more like beasts, and can only make sounds similar to howling.

In other words, if there is an entity that can speak, it is likely that it is Anton’s subordinate who has been granted that power and special ability.

Kwaaaaaaaang-!

As if to prove it, a loud noise erupted.

“Ugh!”

“Yes, Colonel!”

“Don’t be so excited.”

Yun spoke softly, but his expression was not very bright.

Everyone knew the reason too.

“Even so, it’s already been over an hour! Don’t you remember the successful landings so far to collect samples – to study Anton’s outer shell and its energy-absorbing properties?”

“Yes, that’s right! When approaching Anton, do so with minimal personnel, as quickly as possible. Depending on the severity of the operation, no matter what happens, do not stay for more than 30 minutes and take off immediately… Isn’t that what the Commander-in-Chief and even the Colonel have always emphasized?”

How great and fearful an apostle is.

How helpless is a person in the face of a fear that has been completely imprinted upon him.

In front of his subordinates who were shaking their legs, Yun maintained his upright posture.

And then he said.

“They are adventurers.”

Why wouldn’t he also have the desire to retreat?

“And…this is Jinseong, whom Lieutenant General Niver never spared his praise for.”

Why don’t you know that there’s nothing good in spending too much time in Anton’s body?

“It is no exaggeration to say that they rescued the princess and protected the imperial capital. I trust them.”

Still, there was only one reason for him to remain, to keep his position as the on-site commander of this operation.

The Zodiac agents were silent for a moment.

They too had heard, so they believed in those whom their trusted superior, Un Lionel, believed.

The problem is that the instinct called fear instantly consumes such reason.

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“Whoaaaa?! Something exploded-.”

“Earthquake! Earthquake!”

“Hey, get down! Don’t get swept away!”

With the loud noise, Apostle Anton’s huge body began to vibrate unusually.

A sudden situation where even luck had to lower its posture and try not to fall into Anton’s volcanic, cracked skin.

It didn’t end with the earthquake.

“……Ouch, oh, oh-.”

“Colonel! The volcano – Anton’s shell – the volcano is shaking!”

The amount of magma spewing out from the volcano towering over Anton’s central back is also unusual.

The sudden earthquake-like events had ceased. But another vibration, perhaps signaling the beginning of Anton’s ‘volcanic activity’, had begun.

“If the volcano erupts…….”

“No, the Noble Sky is in danger! Our fleet will be in danger, Colonel!”

Because of the black smoke pouring out from Anton, not only communication but even short-range radio transmission was not working properly. The Imperial Army urged a quick retreat as if they could not hold out any longer.

Luck did not answer.

“…But I cannot leave the adventurers and Jinseong behind. I will trust them and wait for them.”

He has long since outgrown the burden of being a field commander and leader.

All I can do is do my best to believe and wait.

To endure until the adventurer and the truth prove that their judgment was correct.

The eyes of fortune shone.

Looking at the unwavering colonel, Hwang Do-gun wanted to swear, but he couldn’t.

Blame, blame, blame, blame-!

Because they could hear the sound of hurried footsteps approaching them.

Even though they may have complaints about this and that, they are regular soldiers and soldiers who are with Un Lionel.

“Something else is approaching! A person with a raised hand is detected ahead!”

“Smaller than Tartan! Confirmed to have a different shape and color than the entity made of magma!”

They quickly aimed their guns and identified the target they had to deal with.

“Its appearance is like a goblin…?”

“Huh?”

I had to panic.

It was the same with luck. Luck raised his military cap for a moment and blinked his eyes quickly.

This is the body of the Apostle Anton.

Wouldn’t it be possible for no life to exist except for Tartan?

“Goblin…? It looks like a goblin.”

But a goblin?

Yun frowned.

It doesn’t matter what form the approaching raiser takes.

“Shoot warning shots.”

“Okay-.”

The moment when you want to take action to reduce the possibility of becoming a threat.

“Hey, wait, you idiot, you made me do all the hard work, hey, humans! Damn it, it’s so damn far-”

The goblin said.

“-……hmm?”

The goblin shouted again at the bewildered luck and soldiers.

“-My name is Hodor! I am the adventurer’s summoner! Get ready to leave now! Quickly, so we can leave as soon as everyone returns!”

Goblin Hodor, the Chili Shrimp summoned by .

He shouted again to the soldiers and the luck who still had not grasped the situation.

“You damn fools, hurry up! Anton has changed his mind! He said he’ll wipe us all out!”

Although the identity of the goblin was still questionable, one thing was certain.

Yun shouted, pressing down his military cap.

“Engines ignite! Get ready for takeoff!”

The situation is very serious and dangerous.