Transcendent One Punch - Chapter 166



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Episode 166. Trust Gate (1)
Shinsalchang, Astrape.

It was a spear of legendary rank.

“… Really.”

Clearly, the ‘Astrape’ is a good weapon.

As it is a legend rank, it is natural that its basic specs are excellent, and since it is set to strike the source of existence, it will also have special strengths against spirit-type monsters.

‘If it consumes 777 horsepower per second, then this is no joke… .’

Even for me, who has both “excessive magic power” and “rapid magic power recharge,” this is an absurd amount of consumption.

But it’s not to the extent that it’s unmanageable.

It’s definitely something that can be used.

But still.

“It’s a bit disappointing that it’s called ‘window.’”

This was the biggest problem.

【Why is that, Eugene?】

“Because I’ve never used a window before.”

My main weapon is a sword.

I also learned the Hunter swordsmanship, Mujin Sword, and I have been using the sword ever since.

‘I use my fists sometimes…’

That’s only when using the skill called “One Punch”.

It is rare for a fight to be fought using only fists.

Anyway, the important thing is that my spear proficiency is very low.

No matter how good ‘Astrape’ is, the actual combat power is likely to be higher when using ‘Eternal Frost Sword’.

That was it.

but.

“Frill.”

【huh?】

“Do you know what it takes to become the Spirit King?”

There was one special option hidden in the ‘Astrape’.

– If you possess a spirit of the spirit king level, you can make it conduct battles on its own. (Hidden!)

The fact that you can fight your own battles using spirits of the Spirit King level.

If only this option could be utilized, the above problem would not have been a problem in the end.

I can use the Eternal Frost Sword in my own way, and Astrape can be used through the frill.

So I asked.

“I told you before that you could grow into a Spirit King. Do you know the specific conditions?”

In the past, at the temple of the Gaia Church, when I obtained the ‘Primal Power’ contained in their holy relic (ancient spirit relic).

I had seen that message.

[If certain conditions are met, Frill can grow into a Spirit King level!]

And about this specific condition, I asked Frill… .

【… … I know.】

I had received an answer that said I knew.

However, Frill avoided answering the specific question about the method.

The issue that had previously been overlooked was once again mentioned.

“What is it?”

Now, it is not simply a matter of Frill’s growth, but of whether or not Astrape can be properly utilized in battle.

【… … .】

But Frill kept her mouth shut.

“why?”

【……ha.】

Then she sighed.

I was wondering if you still had no intention of talking.

【…Spiritual realm.】

“The spirit world?”

【You have to go there first.】

He told me one keyword.

‘It’s the spirit world.’

A place I thought I might be able to go someday, but haven’t found a perfect way to get there yet.

I have to go there.

“What next?”

【That─】

I also asked what to do after going to the spirit world.

However, I couldn’t hear an answer.

“Eugene! Is there anything there?”

Because Geumyu River called me.

Since we were split into groups and exploring the boss room, it wasn’t appropriate to have a long conversation here.

【…I’ll tell you later.】

“okay.”

Frill postponed the story until another time.

I told you to do that too.

It was obvious that he didn’t want to talk right away, and it was of no use knowing anything until the way to the spirit world was figured out.

instead.

“Yes! There’s nothing!”

He shouted as he threw Astraphe into the Dragon Lair.

Normally, the items acquired would be distributed according to contribution after being made public, but there was no need to cause confusion by making legendary grade items public.

【Wow, Eugene! As expected, Intsuya! You never disappoint!】

‘Well, if there are other items that come out, I guess I can give in.’

Frill tried to lighten the mood, which was about to become a little heavy, by pretending to be picky.

【still!】

‘I’m the only one who can use this anyway?’

I can guarantee that I am the only one in this room who can handle 777 horsepower consumption per second.

【Huhhhhhhhhhhh.】

‘Besides, if it’s the dragon’s legacy, I can never give it up.’

Also, no matter what I do, it’s an item that I’ll eventually get my hands on.

You can gulp it down without any noise, so why not?

and.

“I found it! It’s a holy relic!”

The reason we came here in the first place, ‘stealing the sacred relics.’

There was also a separate ‘holy relic’ that was mentioned there.

There was no problem even if I gulped down Astraphe like this.

“Okay. Then everyone withdraw!”

“Yes! Thank you for your hard work!”

“Seniors of the Eugene sect! I ask for your help in the future!”

In this way, the first operation of the suicide squad, ‘seizure of the sacred relic’, ended with great success.

* * *

After carrying out the operation in Incheon.

The church took no external action whatsoever.

Well, it wasn’t all bad.

‘The revenge plan is progressing smoothly.’

This time, I have been hearing good news from within the religious order through the knights who have become my allies, as well as An Su-hwan and others.

And the news was very good news.

As the attempt to steal the holy relics failed, the bishop of the church became extremely angry, and the relationship between the two first-class priests, Ahn Su-hwan and Kim Jong-nam, worsened.

I really liked the way cracks gradually appeared.

‘For now, we need to leave the religious group alone for a little longer… .’

Well then, it was time to start reaping the first harvest of revenge.

Woohoo.

Just then, a message arrived from someone.

I checked the sender.

‘…Namgung Myeong.’

Namgung Myung.

10 years ago, he was my father’s step brother and a traitor who stabbed my mother with a knife.

And now he has usurped his father’s position and become the leader of the Guild of Destiny.

A kid who might have started all the bad luck.

It was a message from him.

The message was simple.

– Everything is ready. Tomorrow at 8pm, Cheonho Bridge.

They told me to come to Cheonho Bridge tomorrow.

purpose?

I already know it.

‘You decided to conquer a special dungeon with me.’

Namgung Myung and I decided to attack the special gate alone.

It was a known gate.

The name of the gate is ‘Trust’.

It was a place where trust between the two parties was very important.

‘You want to conquer that dungeon with me?’

The results so far have been worth it for the medication.

I replied that I understood and prepared for tomorrow.

There wasn’t much to prepare.

I just happened to visit the ‘Special Training Center – Room of Time and Space’ where the cooldown has returned.

After training there for a month, I became a 7-star and was able to absorb what I gained.

and.

‘I told my father that it was time to kill Namgung Myung.’

Just these two.

So the next day came.

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“What? Why did you come so quickly?”

“It’s 8:40.”

“Our appointment was at 9, wasn’t it?”

“It was 8 o’clock.”

“Oh, really? I see. Sorry.”

“… .”

Namgung Myung has been punctual from the beginning and has been issuing apologies in a perfunctory manner.

Ugh, I really don’t like that.

【Eugene, bear with it.】

‘I’ll endure it.’

There was no reason not to endure it.

He’s going to die a painful death anyway, so this much mercy is acceptable.

“You know what this gate attack is all about, right?”

“yes.”

Namgung Myung spoke to me with a shameless expression, and I nodded.

“Recite it once.”

“The strategy concept is trust. You just have to choose the option that benefits your opponent more than yourself.”

“More details.”

“When I’m in a situation where I’m going to die, I can choose to save Namgung Myung even if it means giving up my life. You don’t have to worry since you won’t really die anyway.”

“Okay. You know what I mean.”

The man continued speaking with a satisfied expression.

“I really wanted to clear this place.”

The ‘Trust’ gate has good rewards.

Not only is it a good level, but it also provides rewards that any hunter would desire.

That is, ‘extra life’.

An insanely powerful passive skill that allows you to revive in perfect health when taking a fatal blow.

“But I worried a lot about who I should come with.”

However, this can only be achieved if the two people entering the position trust each other.

Why?

‘Because this is where the prisoner’s dilemma applies.’

If each chooses to sacrifice themselves for the other, they will both gain an extra life.

But what if the other person chooses to sacrifice and I don’t?

Only I get 3 extra lives.

And what if neither of them chooses to sacrifice?

‘Neither of them gets an extra life.’

That’s why.

‘You have to come with someone you can really trust.’

Even the colleagues who enter together with you must be strong.

No matter how things work out, a 7-star monster will appear by default, and if the strategy fails, an 8-star monster will appear.

Namgung Myung still looked at me with trusting eyes and said.

“But come to think of it, do you think I could trust you?”

I thought to myself.

‘Of course, you punk.’

How long have I held back from wanting to kill for this situation?

“Anyway, it seems like everything is ready, so let’s go in.”

“yes.”

“You go in first.”

“…yes.”

Before Namgung Myung, he stood in front of the gate.

I also checked the gate information using the “Tenauzes System”.

‘Nothing much.’

It was no different from what I knew.

Trust related missions.

Appropriate entry level 7.

Maximum number of participants: 2.

The reward is an extra life.

After confirmation.

“I will enter.”

“okay.”

As I first entered the gate, I slowly began to become aware of my surroundings.

“We captured the witch’s minions!”

“Wowaaa …

My whole body is tied up.

I tried to move slightly, but I couldn’t move a single finger.

The magic didn’t move either.

Systemically restricted movement.

also.

“We will execute the witch’s minions! We will sacrifice them to the great Kartu!”

“Wowaaa …

“Kill him! Kill him!”

We were set up as ‘the witch’s servants’, captured by the enemies and awaiting execution.

‘You’re not human.’

Those who captured us had shapes that could never be called human, but… well, that wasn’t important.

and.

Goo-oong─!

In an instant, the surroundings went dark and all sound disappeared.

and.

Bam!

Only one spot in front of my eyes brightened, and someone’s figure appeared.

Namgung Myung, like me, had his whole body bound.

Our eyes met for a moment and we nodded.

since.

Namgung Myung’s figure disappeared again, and a voice that seemed to echo throughout the area was heard.

【Choose】

【Will you sell your colleagues?】

【If you sell your comrades, I will spare your life.】

what….

I didn’t really explain it at length.

If we have to be picky, this is an extremely unfriendly explanation.

At the same time, a status window message appears.

[You have entered the ‘Test of Trust’.]

[Survive.]

The message presented a ‘false goal’: survival.

Of course, I know the real goal.

[Level 6 access to the Akashic Records has been confirmed.]

[Uncover the true meaning of the hidden trials!]

[The user will not die in this trial.]

[You must trust the person you are going through trials with and sacrifice for each other.]

[If both of you choose to sacrifice, there will be a great reward!]

Because the “Tenauses System” explained it well.

‘It’s obvious what to choose.’

There was no need to look to see what was better.

Besides, before we came in here, we knew the gimmick of the dungeon and decided what to do.

I opened my mouth and made my choice.

【Good choice.】

The voice that had previously rang out welcomed my choice.

and.

Chook-!

The world became bright again.

Namgung Myung and I.

We met again in a brighter world.

“I hope you did well?”

“Of course.”

He asked me and I nodded.

As if there was nothing to worry about.

and.

【We will disclose the results.】

【Kuhahaha. As expected from the witch’s servants, there’s no sense of camaraderie even if you look hard!】

【Both servants decided to sell out their comrades!】

【Then let’s begin the execution. Deploy Kartu-Nervana!】

The results were revealed, showing that both of us had decided to sell out our opponents.

Namgung Myung shouted at me and pointed his sword at me.

“You, you…! You traitorous bastard! I trusted you!”

“What are you talking about? You betrayed the map.”

It was a fully expected result.

Well, where would the traitor’s DNA go?

I smiled coldly and opened my mouth… .

“Namgung Myung.”

“What the hell! Let’s deal with that monster first─”

“You die here today.”

Declared the downfall of the traitor.

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