Solo Max-Level Newbie - Chapter 769



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Episode 769. The Ancient Climber ‘Hasasin’ (1)

Kukukukuku!

The center of the maze, surrounded by black cloth.

The sergeant who was sitting there stood up, unable to contain his anger.

“Why are you interfering at this timing of all times?”

‘Ancient Oath’.

It is a holy relic with the appearance of ten lizards devouring each other.

If you can absorb this completely, you will gain the power to control the climbers who climbed the tower long ago.

In other words.

I was able to gain the level to reach the ‘primordial beings’.

‘All the annoying guys, including the Frost Spirit and the Black Horse, will obey my orders.’

Of course. With this power, I had no intention of engaging in an all-out war with the 50th floor.

only.

If you can get into a position where you can talk to them and negotiate, that’s enough.

‘In exchange for not going over the 50th floor, you can get all the other authority.’

It means that you can make all the great powers in the upper echelons, so-called Naero, kneel and reign over them.

One person underground, ten thousand people above ground.

It was a golden opportunity to solidify his position as the number two man at the top.

however.

The work that was being prepared in secret was disrupted because of just a few people.

The sergeant tried to cool his heated head.

“Surely you didn’t come here knowing this.”

The probability that a mere human would know about the ‘Ancient Oath’ that could control the wealth of the top floor of the tower was close to zero.

Let’s rule out that possibility.

then.

“It seems that the Cat King sensed the discomfort of the magical power flowing from here.”

The Miao tribe is the weakest of the twelve zodiac signs.

Instead, he was considered superior to other kings in terms of his ability to sense the flow of magical power and his speed.

If such a cat king came out of the tower and made a contract with someone who would show the way… .

It was possible to explain to some extent their companionship and this situation.

“I won’t make you regret sniffing so clumsily.”

A fierce murderous look rose from the sergeant’s eyes.

at the same time.

Swish.

chuck.

Numerous sergeants who had been hiding their presence in the darkness revealed themselves.

“He who interferes with our wishes.”

“All of you will be buried here.”

“Kikki. There’s something about dismembering a live fish that’s still jumping around.”

“

Men, women, old and young.

The different-looking servants showed their sharp teeth.

okay.

This is the land of assassins.

“This is my territory.”

A deathly forbidden place that even ancient climbers would not dare enter from the front. Unless they discovered the secret hidden here.

There was zero chance of the intruders getting out alive.

***

“Ugh. Ugh.”

“Ugh… .”

Priests from the Vatican let out heavy breaths.

Arms and legs shaking like aspen trees.

My heart was also beating so fast it felt like it was going to burst.

It had to be that way.

Because until just a moment ago, the inevitable death was chasing them right at their doorstep. If it weren’t for Teresa and Jinhyuk, not a single one of them would have been alive.

“… … .”

Asensio looked at his teammates who were completely demoralized.

I barely managed to escape with my life.

There was no one who could go further inside.

“Guide… No. How about we stop acting as surveillance now? I think the Vatican would be more lenient in this situation.”

Jinhyuk approached, clicking his tongue.

“Did you know…?”

“You, who until recently had been accusing our Ms. Teresa of heresy, suddenly became friendly… Maybe it’s because I’m very suspicious, but I can’t believe it at all.”

Even if Gabriel visited the Pope in his dream and made threats.

It is not easy to change the minds of someone with conviction.

Asensio’s expression darkened even further.

I should have made some excuse, but I had already missed the timing.

Above all, as Jinhyeok said, going any further would be tantamount to suicide.

“Okay, we’ll get out of here. We’ll report this situation to the Vatican immediately and make sure they can provide support.”

Support is a piece of shit.

Anyway, I know that they don’t care about our lives at all.

Rather, I would like to see Teresa or some unknown rabbit-eared alien die.

“Instead, put it down and go.”

Jinhyuk wiggled his finger toward the holy relic that Asensio had brought.

‘The Sword of Good and Evil’

It was created using the magical power of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and is a double-edged sword with a distinctive appearance of a pair of interlocking snakes.

Churp.

Jinhyuk whetted his appetite.

‘I gave up looking for it this time because it was randomly obtainable throughout the ruins and labyrinths on the 29th floor, but the pumpkin rolled in on a vine.’

A fraudulent relic that increases attack power in proportion to divine power, and has 5 additional options.

The reason I left the troublesome Asensio and the rest of the priests here was to swallow it at the right time.

“Oh, no. I can’t. I can’t hand this over to you… absolutely. Absolutely not. It’s beyond my authority.”

Asensio’s face turned white.

Losing the priests and retreating would have been enough to warrant all sorts of criticism, but losing the holy relics on top of that?

Excommunication was inevitable, and if you did something wrong, you might be referred to a religious trial.

of course.

Such circumstances would not have any effect on Jinhyeok.

Sling.

The dagger radiated aura.

“I think there’s a bit of a misunderstanding. This isn’t a proposal. If you refuse, the number of corpses killed by the Sergeant will just increase.”

I don’t know what kind of punishment there is in the Vatican.

If you don’t want to become a corpse right now, I recommend you just hand over the sword.

Unlike before when ordinary citizens were bustling about.

Because there was no one here who could testify separately.

“Hmm. That’s right, this is the taste. I’m telling you, you can’t find such pure magic in the entire tower.”

The fallen Teresa wet her lips with her tongue.

“Eek.”

Cheongha slowly backed away as if she had seen the devil.

Asensio also instinctively realized that it was not just words.

That man could have easily dealt with them all and taken their swords by force.

“Okay… Okay. But, when you’re done using it, could you please return it to the Vatican?”

“Of course. I will do my best to use it well and return it nicely later. I don’t know when, but I will return it. Probably.”

Jinhyuk smiled brightly.

And he received the Sword of Good and Evil from Asensio.

***

One of the major events that occurs in the latter half of the Tower of Trials.

The labyrinth of the Hasasin had the characteristic of turning into a great disaster comparable to the Covenant if left unattended.

The worst part is that all the ancient climbers will go under it, making it virtually impossible to conquer the 50th floor.

‘Fortunately, I’ve already dealt Nyarlathotep a blow, so he won’t be able to intervene this time.’

In the past, I suffered defeat many times because of that guy who moved freely.

There have been more than a few times when I’ve been beaten up on both sides without any colleagues present.

If you think about it, conditions are much better now.

Jinhyuk threw his newly acquired sword at Teresa.

Teresa held the sword lightly with one hand.

“Hmm. You’re just giving it to me?”

“Not you. It was originally meant for Teresa.”

“Oh my. I’m starting to get jealous. Don’t you think I’m better than that kind of slut? You’d get tired of someone who’s always being quiet.”

“It’s a hundred times better than not knowing when someone will stab you in the back.”

Some crazy guys seem to enjoy that kind of thing though.

I have no intention of ending up like that.

“If I had known this would happen, I wouldn’t have followed you. I did. Haa. Why do I always make stupid choices?”

Cheongha started to cry.

The rabbit’s ears were folded completely down.

“Stop whining and focus. If you handle this matter well, I’ll make the Miao tribe the second-highest in the Chinese zodiac.”

It may not be possible to replicate Jecheon Daeseong, but it is worth aiming for at a level lower than that.

no.

‘For my own purposes, I must put Cheongha in that position.’

I’ve already thought of a method.

Taking care of that tofu-like mentality is actually a bigger problem.

“Are you really promising?”

At Jinhyeok’s words that he would help her wholeheartedly, Cheongha’s eyes, which had been completely empty, changed slightly. It was a bonus that her ears had already turned up halfway.

“I always keep my word once I say it. You don’t have to worry about that.”

“Okay! I understand. I’ll try my best!”

Cheongha clenched her fist.

Thus, the exploration of the labyrinth created outside the tower began in earnest.

[‘Unquenchable Flame’ is activated!]

[The ‘Primeval Flame’ is activated!]

Hurrruk!

Break!

Teresa’s light and Jinhyuk’s flame illuminated the way.

Again, we didn’t know when or where an ambush would occur. So we had no choice but to move forward cautiously and slowly.

Swish.

A small light flickered on on one side of the wall.

It was a messenger who was perfectly in harmony with the labyrinth.

‘As expected, it’s going the way it’s supposed to.’

Understanding the invaders’ movements and objectives is a fundamental requirement for victory.

Like so many other invaders who have come here, this one followed the same pattern.

Sigh.

A slightly vain laugh escaped the sergeant’s mouth.

I was secretly hoping that it would be a somewhat fun hunt, but if it went on like this, the result was too obvious.

At best, you’ll be wiped out before you even get halfway there, let alone reach it.

The sergeant began to leisurely ponder how to deal with his opponent.

***

Jinhyuk sensed something slowly closing in.

Swish. Swish.

A writhing shadow.

‘The snake that devours light’

A divine beast that swallows fire and light, increasing its size and toxicity.

It will reach its peak power in about 24 hours.

While snakes at the peak of their venom ravage intruders, they ambush them from a blind spot.

That was the hunting method that the sergeant liked the most.

‘Well, if we take it slow, things will go the way he wants.’

Those who move cautiously in the darkness will inevitably fall victim to the number of the Sasashin.

‘I wonder what kind of expression he’ll make.’

I’ve thought of the next number.

A kind of speed run.

As the difficulty of the labyrinth increases significantly as time goes by, the key point of the strategy is to advance quickly to the point where it almost seems reckless.

I’ve already told everyone about it.

“now.”

Jinhyuk gave the signal.

“yes!”

“huh!”

Boom!

fault!

Papat!

At almost the same time, the three of them started running at full speed.

[‘Glacier Sculpture’ is activated!]

The rapidly spreading frost engulfed the snakes.

It preys on light and fire, but is vulnerable to cold.

“Keeeeee!”

“Keeeeee!”

The snakes, still just babies, were writhing all over their bodies.

A space large enough for a person to fit into the hole from which the snakes had crawled out was created.

“Hmm. That’s a really suspicious looking hole. I guess I’ll go over there.”

Jinhyuk threw himself into the abyss without hesitation.

“Wh, what?”

The face of the officer who was watching was distorted in shock.