Solo Max-Level Newbie - Chapter 779
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Episode 779 Hidden Intention (2)
The intervention of the primordial beings, North Idikna and the Uma King, was also a realm that could be taken lightly.
but.
It was nothing compared to what was in front of me now.
“contractor.”
Ellis bit her lip.
The magic was the same as before, but different. The once beautiful silver hair was noticeably damaged here and there. She must have suffered a lot.
Because it was the first time we had been apart for this long.
By the way.
‘I heard that guy put a lot of effort into kidnapping her.’
I didn’t understand why they had brought Ellis here at this time.
‘What are you aiming at?’
Jinhyuk’s mind was in chaos.
“We will take the ancient oath with us.”
North Edik declared unilaterally.
Crunch!
“That’s difficult. We can’t hand over a monster that could do anything to us.”
The mortal pointed his gun forward.
Now that all the chains have been used up, even the most ancient beings would no longer be able to intervene in the present world.
I can somehow deal with one Demon King.
but.
“Hmm. You guys might think so, but I guess that human’s thoughts are a little different?”
North Edik put the black dagger to Ellis’s back.
For some reason, Ellis had no intention of running away or defending herself.
She just looked at Jinhyuk with a face that looked like she might cry at any moment.
Kuk.
My fingernails are digging into the back of my hands.
Although drops of blood were oozing out, I didn’t feel any pain.
“Take it.”
“Are you serious!?”
“You’re just going to let it go?”
The Mortal and Beltor cried out in surprise.
“If we fight now, our chances of winning are higher.”
Frost Spirit also voted against it.
Yes. We’ve taken all the big attacks, so if we continue the fight, the goddess of victory will smile upon us.
If I could abandon Ellis.
If that could be done, then there was no doubt that the ancient oath could be secured.
but.
It’s not something else that’s caught, it’s Ellis.
From the first meeting in the halls of the fallen until now.
He is a precious colleague with whom I have shared so much and worked together.
“Please trust me on this one.”
Even without the ancient oath, there is a way.
Above all else.
This move will provide an opportunity to understand his plans and the situation on the other side.
If things go as expected, the guy will also be looking forward to ‘that event’ that will take place on the 49th and 50th floors.
“… I can’t help it.”
“Whew. If you say it like that, then I guess you value it more than I thought.”
“No matter what the outcome is, I won’t blame you.”
Because the favorability rating was raised so much, the climbers’ opposition did not go beyond that.
“It’s a wise decision.”
North Edik chuckled and lightly pushed Ellis on the back.
As if he had never intended to kill Ellis from the beginning.
A blow.
Ellis stepped forward weakly.
“Human. I heard that the Great Heavenly King is quite fond of you. I hope that you will live up to his expectations on the level where I live.”
The Uma King, holding the ancient oath on his waist, looked at Jinhyeok for a moment.
The eyes of a predator watching its prey.
Anyway, it seems that the only thing on the mind of the battle-crazed berserker’s mind is bloody battles.
[The ‘Last Gate’ is activated!]
Tsk tsk tsk.
A tooth-shaped gate appeared in the air.
North Idik and Umawang disappeared into the gap.
like that.
The fighting in Amsterdam is over.
***
[The strange phenomenon that occurred in Amsterdam has continued for three days as of today…]
[The Dutch government and the Awakening Associations of each country have dispatched investigation teams.]
[The cause is still unknown, and public control is strictly enforced.]
The news was full of stories about bizarre clouds stretching all the way to the sky.
The afterglow of the magical power created when North Idik opened the gate still remains in the present world.
“are you okay?”
Jinhyuk approached Ellis, who was shivering under the blanket.
A very depressed look.
Instead of the usually confident and proud Jinjo, there was only a girl suffering from a sense of helplessness.
“Why… did you choose me? If you had abandoned me like everyone else said, you would have had everything.”
Ellis muttered, hugging her pillow tightly.
Normally, it would have been a situation where I would have wanted to tease him a little, but now it seemed like everything would fall apart at the slightest provocation.
Jinhyuk sat next to Ellis.
“You can always find something like that again.”
And things you can afford to lose.
Something you can’t lose.
What you can give up.
Something you must not give up on.
The ancient oath and the respective meanings of Ellis.
“Don’t worry too much. Right now, you just need to focus on recovering and getting your mind together.”
“You want me to calm down? You know that, Contractor. He unpacked the baggage on purpose.”
“Yeah. I guess so.”
The ‘Eyes of Gluttony’ had already noticed the abnormality in Ellis’s body.
It is the worst chain reaction that leads to ‘confusion’, ‘inability to identify the enemy’, and finally ‘runaway’.
heyday.
No, maybe he’ll be able to exert more power than he did at his prime, but it’s likely that his power will be directed towards his allies.
He must have calculated all that into designing this board.
Still.
I can’t give up.
We decided to do it together. We decided to climb the tower together and reach the top.
Ellis slightly relaxed her grip on the pillow.
He bounced his body up and down, feeling a little more at ease.
“hungry.”
“huh?”
“I haven’t eaten properly for a while. I want to eat the delicious food that the contractor made for me.”
“Okay, okay. I’ll make a bunch of things you like and bring them over.”
When I think about how a kid who loves to eat so much must have been starving, I feel even more sorry for no reason.
I think I’ll have to show off my cooking skills through ‘Isekai Restaurant’ for the first time in a while.
Well, depending on the mood, I might let you suck blood a bit.
‘By the way, why is that guy trying to raise Yoo-seong like that?’
According to Ellis, the man continued to carry the meteor around with him, hunting down lesser Elder Gods and Great Old Ones.
It allowed them to gain practical experience while also understanding the depth of the swordsmanship.
‘If that’s the reason you’re dealing with me, then it doesn’t make sense.’
Obviously, men themselves possess tremendous strength and abilities.
Not only did he have detailed knowledge of the tower, he also had enough influence to prevent even the highest powers from treating him lightly.
But, why do you want Cheon Yoo-seong or Ellis Teresa? What is the hidden intention?
I had to figure that out.
Soon.
Because the final fight is about to begin.
*
That night.
Someone came to Ellis’ bedroom while she was having a rare happy time.
It’s not Jinhyuk.
Because the sound of footsteps was much lighter and softer.
“Aren’t you sleeping?”
It was Teresa in her pajamas.
The blue pajamas with lots of rabbit patterns on them surprisingly suited Teresa well. The fact that she was holding a large pillow in one hand was a bonus.
“Why here…?”
“I just came over because I thought I might get lonely sleeping alone.”
Teresa naturally dug in next to Ellis.
“There’s no need to force yourself to comfort me. I already know that the foolish saint hates me.”
“Me?”
Teresa smiled faintly.
“I know. The foolish saintess has been interested in the contractor. Probably for a long time.”
“So. Does that mean that you would have hated Ms. Ellis, who obviously had feelings for Mr. Jinhyeok?”
“Isn’t that right?”
Ellis asked back.
“No. Of course, if we limit ourselves to Jinhyeok, Ms. Ellis is a rival, but beyond that, she is also a precious colleague who I hope never gets sick or has a hard time.”
A person who makes you feel secure just by being with them and whom you want to protect.
There’s no need for a reason.
“… … But the contractor won’t give up.”
“Haha. Then, should we call a ceasefire just for today?”
“Ma, do whatever you want!”
Ellis turned around and lay down.
Teresa clung tightly to Ellis’s cat-like back.
Crisp, crunchy.
It only took a few minutes for his breathing to even out.
Before she knew it, Ellis had fallen asleep in Teresa’s arms.
Memories of suffering through constant nightmares and terrible despair. The days of not being able to rest even for a single day are now over.
And a little later.
Jinhyuk, who was looking for Ellis and Teresa to discuss future plans, found the bedroom where the two were.
At that moment, Beltor was passing by in front of the bedroom to have a cup of coffee.
The modern sweet and bitter caramel macchiato captures the tastes of the ancient masters.
Jinhyuk greeted me first.
“I bought some snacks downtown that go well with coffee, so enjoy them with your coffee.”
“Hahaha. I’m not the type to enjoy snacking, but the food in your world is quite special. I feel like my work efficiency has doubled.”
“So, have you gotten any clues?”
“Hmm. I’m using the Frost Spirit’s magic to reconstruct the barrier in my own way. It’ll take more time to completely neutralize the magic from the Ancient Oath, but it’s not like there’s no way.”
“That’s fortunate.”
The rest of the climbers were a problem, but the thought of Frostwraith, Beltor, and the Mortals joining their side was terrifying.
It’s already overwhelming to have the Uma King and the ancient beings openly expressing their hostility.
Because it was a problem that could increase the risk several times.
“By the way, you guys are sleeping well.”
“You must be very tired.”
“Oh, this is a bit of a different story, but when I was eavesdropping through the barrier earlier, you were talking about me. It seems like you two are rivals, but which one do you like more?”
“Keep that in mind. Both of them have great skills that I can trust to my back.”
“Hmm.”
Beltor’s eyes narrowed.
There’s something about that look in his eyes that makes him feel very uncomfortable.
“Why are you doing that?”
“No, you certainly seem to have tremendous talent as a barrier master. I don’t know for sure, but I’m certain that you’ll go to areas no one has been able to reach before.”
“I appreciate the compliment, but… I don’t understand why you suddenly said that.”
“I’ve never had a proper relationship. I’ve dedicated my entire life to studying barriers. But.”
Beltor tapped Jinhyeok on the shoulder.
“Even I, who am like that, can’t help but be astonished at your ignorance. If there is a true master of the barrier, it would be you. Hahaha!”
Beltor muttered to himself and headed to his lab with a cup of coffee in his hand.
Something.
I didn’t say anything, but I feel like I’m going crazy.
Jinhyuk tilted his head, but only for a moment.
‘There are about 6 hours left.’
The time has come to join my colleagues.
Since we have sent reliable people including Yoo Yeon-hwa and Lee Tae-min, you won’t have to worry about getting caught up in any troublesome things at the beginning.
Jinhyuk looked at the full moon that was slowly getting brighter.
The last gate remaining until the 50th floor.
By dawn tomorrow, the world of the 49th floor will unfold.