episode_0067

Being a warrior was a very unusual profession.

Apart from the unique skills of other professions.

The warrior’s skills were only passive skills.

Three primary awakening skills.

Parrying, sword fighting, and unyielding will.

Two secondary awakening skills.

Weapon Mastery, Tenacious Vitality.

Besides that, all of the various enlightenment skills were passive skills.

There was only one active skill.

Light warrior.

A classic high risk, high return skill.

It was a skill that was not used unless there was a really special situation because its cooldown was so long.

After all, the biggest role of a warrior was to protect the party.

To use a soccer analogy, it was like the goalkeeper coming out of the goal and going on the attack.

‘You’re really doing your best.”

I was amazed at the sight of the evil spirits rushing forward and cutting the roots of the world tree that stretched out in all directions.

I couldn’t help but be amazed.

A ghost.

He chose the upper rank of warrior in his second awakening.

Unlike ‘regular knights’ and ‘professional mercenaries’ who are divided according to their sub-occupation.

The Great Warrior, who inherited the warrior lineage, could most efficiently use the only active skill, Berserker.

The Grandmaster’s exclusive skill, Weapon Mastery.

A skill that allows you to freely handle all weapons without much practice.

When you first try using the halberd, a weapon that combines an axe and a spear.

It was simply meant to be used for stabbing or cutting.

Thanks to the effects of Weapon Mastery, Pagui can use the Halberd in a more colorful way.

Instead of just using the blade attached to the end of a long handle.

Or cut off the roots of the world tree that are close to the peak.

He also moved by striking the halberd down on a root that moved like a hook.

Even if it’s thanks to the effects of Weapon Mastery.

Even in my opinion, Paegwi’s innate fighting sense was amazing.

‘I even figured out the halberd’s weakness right away.’

Halberds were inherently vulnerable to melee attacks.

This vulnerability can be compensated for by controlling the distance well.

It’s always been the case that people can’t always achieve the best results.

Of course, it was safe to prepare countermeasures in case of failure.

The countermeasure that the villain came up with was a wrist shield.

The wrist shield had less shock absorption and a narrower defensive range than the basic shield.

It was possible to respond quickly even while using a halberd.

Above all, Paegwi was a parrying ghost, just as his nickname suggests.

‘But that’s it.’

I turned my gaze to the rear of the party.

Sweet was unexpectedly attacked by a twist.

He died without even being able to scream.

The presence of a wizard was so important that it could change the course of the battlefield.

Of course, since it was a game, it wasn’t overly balanced to that extent.

It would be safe to say that the reason why the beast was able to run wild for so long even with its light warrior on was because of Sweet.

I was able to handle half of the roots of the world tree by myself with Chain Lightning.

Naturally, Sweet’s retirement could not help but be fatal.

Suzuka, who had poured all her skills into it, also retired.

Suzuka healed and blessed the two survivors, holding on to a small hope at the end.

Now, even the light that illuminated the twisted Elderheim has faded.

Even the evil spirits who continued to put up fierce resistance while scattering red mists.

Finally, I knelt before the overwhelming power of the twisted world tree.

Now, the only one left is the leader of the party, Daehyeop Kim.

‘7% stamina remaining.’

You might think that you have enough stamina to clear it.

Unfortunately, the last pattern of the twisted world tree remained.

A final desperate pattern that is triggered unconditionally when stamina falls below 5%.

The odds of overcoming it alone were close to zero.

‘The important thing is an unwavering heart.’

Please don’t be discouraged by this failure.

Next time try, I’ll be more mature than before.

Please help me conquer the beautifully twisted world tree.

Did my true feelings get through to you?

There is an ominous vibe from Daehyeop Kim···

“···Just a moment.”

The atmosphere is ominous.

It felt like something was about to happen.

The death of a usually playful and close friend.

The youngest one who left behind one last hope even before dying.

The end of my brother, who was like a strong supporter of the party.

And the leader of the party who was left alone after sending all his colleagues away.

Anyone can see this.

It’s an awakening cliche.

“No way··· No way.”

Even if he is the great swordsman Kim.

Even for the very few talented people who have found enlightenment in reality.

It is impossible to break the final struggle pattern alone, which requires extreme concentration and physical strength.

“You’re serious.”

But there was sincerity in Daehyeop Kim’s eyes.

I felt a strong determination to absolutely clear this try.

“That’s fun.”

They say heroes emerge in troubled times?

Cool head, warm heart.

I couldn’t take my eyes off of the sight of Daehyeop Kim slowly breaking through the pattern of his tantrums while maintaining his composure.

In the developer’s mind, he hoped that Daehyeop Kim would fail.

Because it was better to see them break together than to break alone.

Because I didn’t want the final chapter I worked so hard on to end so quickly.

But as a user, I couldn’t help but root for Daehyeop Kim.

‘If you just hold on a little longer.’

You will reach the checkpoint.

If we could just hold out until then, it really was possible.

Chances are you’ll be the first to clear the Twisted World Tree raid.

***

What happens if you die during a raid?

“Master Daehyeop, you fight so hard as if you’ve met a mortal enemy.”

The viewing room for the Twisted World Tree Raid.

Those who died were able to view the raid from the perspective of those who survived.

“It can’t be helped. Sometimes I mistake this place for reality.”

“Admit it. I’m beyond delusional.”

Suzuka let out a small laugh at Sweet’s words.

“Recently, it’s been longer than reality. In Akare.”

It was a corporate party where everyone spent all their time inside the akar, except for eating, sleeping, and doing chores.

At that level, I was worried that it might be an addiction.

Rather, if you are in Akare and then return to reality.

You lose the unique sense of omnipotence that you can only feel in virtual reality.

Because of this, there were more people than expected who felt a sense of deprivation and loss.

“Virtual reality is convenient. As I get older, my body is not like it used to be. Compared to that, virtual reality is like heaven.”

As the demon said, virtual reality was like heaven to those who were physically disabled.

Especially for the elderly who have difficulty moving when experiencing virtual reality for the first time.

It was common for people to leave comments saying that it was as if they had become younger.

As a result, virtual reality was a miraculous product that satisfied everyone, regardless of gender or age.

“Shall we make a bet?”

“A bet? What bet?”

Sweet pointed to Kim, the great swordsman who was fighting on the other side of the screen.

“This time, the great hero will clear the raid. He can’t clear it.”

“Um···.”

“I believe I’m awake!”

While Paegwi was worrying, Suzuka struck the player.

“No matter how great a swordsman you are, you can’t break this.”

Sweet also hoped that Daehyeop Kim would wake up.

Because cold reason judged that the probability of that happening was very low.

As it was a bet, Sweet put his mind at ease and placed his bet on reason.

“What about Brother Paegwi?”

“I··· am going to break it.”

“Okay. The bet item is 20 intermediate reinforcement stones?”

“No. Wait a minute.”

Intermediate strengthening stone.

As the name suggests, it was a material item needed to strengthen equipment.

Intermediate reinforcement stone is available after the second awakening.

It was a material used to strengthen level 60 equipment.

At this time, equipment above level 60 was still in active use.

The value of the intermediate reinforcement stone was that high.

“Hey. Can a man say two things with one mouth?”

“Brother. I’m a girl, so can I say something?”

“Will it work?”

“Heek···.”

Well, that only applies to users in an ambiguous position.

From the perspective of a large corporate party, 20 mid-level reinforcement stones? It was a good amount that could be used as a bet.

“Okay, I understand.”

“Hehehe···.”

Sweet, who had received permission, smiled darkly.

Suzuka, who saw that sight, shook her head with a tired expression.

“I really hope you get a good education.”

That’s what Suzuka said.

I had a feeling about it to some extent.

This try was going to end in failure.

For some reason, the currently twisted world tree was receiving the buff of ‘immortality’.

I don’t know if it was the effect of the immortality buff, but the health of the Twisted World Tree did not go below 1%.

Because Sweet also noticed that fact.

Sweet taunted Suzuka with a very teasing expression.

“What should I do? Unfortunately, that won’t happen···.”

But Sweet’s provocation did not last long.

The situation where Daehyeop Kim doesn’t have much stamina left.

The moment the twisted world tree’s blow was about to strike Daehyeop Kim.

An unidentified being appeared and blocked the blow.

An appearance that seems like a mixture of a spirit and an elf.

Even a clueless person could tell right away who she was.

“···Celestia?”

***

Spiritualization.

One of the forgotten techniques of a spirit master who becomes one with the spirit he contracts with.

Celestia has been wandering the world for eons.

I had many opportunities to gain exposure to diverse knowledge and experiences.

Spiritualization was also a technique I discovered by chance during my long journey.

However, to use spiritization, a ‘contracted spirit’ was required.

So Celestia made a contract with herself.

To become a complete spirit through spiritization.

A half-assed person who is neither an elf nor a spirit nor anything else.

Because I thought it was more worthwhile to live life as a spirit.

Celestia made a contract with herself and used elementalization.

I wanted to make my body into a complete spirit.

“As much as I hated my own kind, I hated myself.”

So I wanted to change.

But nothing changed.

The spirit that made the contract was Celestia herself.

Because Celestia was a half-elf and half-spirit.

Eventually, Celestia was able to realize it unconsciously.

That hating yourself doesn’t change anything.

“I don’t hate you anymore.”

Nothing.

Ignoring facts we already knew.

But I denied it like a little child throwing a tantrum.

Now I have decided to let go of everything and accept it.

Celestia reached out to the twisted World Tree.

“It’s too late.”

The World Tree and the Spirit King.

The only being who could freely communicate with a transcendent being.

Celestia’s presence drove away the distortion that had gripped the World Tree.

“I’m back.”

With those words, Celestia’s hand touched the twisted World Tree.

Then all movement of the twisted world tree stopped.

Twisted ones. Fairies. Dark elves. Fallen spirits.

“I don’t know what it is, but···.”

Daehyeop Kim, who had been quietly watching the situation, immediately kicked the ground.

“···Finish it in one breath.”

Now that the Twisted World Tree has been neutralized, this is our only chance.

Daehyeop Kim delivered the final blow with all his might.

Finally, the Twisted World Tree’s stamina became zero.

Phew-!

At the same time, a burst of light filled Daehyeop Kim’s vision with white.

[ Achievement Achievement – Back through the Eternal Ages ]

Achieve new achievements.

This was clearly proof that the Twisted World Tree raid had been cleared.

“···.”

Daehyeop Kim’s gaze was fixed on the figure beyond the achievement window.

Sky blue hair. Black robe.

A woman with a mysterious aura.

The design of the costume was different and it didn’t have the laurel wreath, which was one of the symbols.

Daehyeop Kim knew right away what her true identity was.

Hero, Aurora.

The aurora of the Akare world, not the real aurora.

Kim Dae-hyeop’s heart began to beat violently when he met her.