episode_0056

Swordsman: Remember this well, because next time we meet, I will pay you back with interest for what happened today.

“Thank goodness.”

Do Yu-jin, who was walking through a quiet forest unlike the chaotic city, muttered softly while looking at the text message that arrived late.

It wasn’t that Do Yu-jin woke up to a strange wall of excitement after being beaten by someone and muttered like that.

This was simply a feeling of relief that came from confirming that the fertilizer he had given had successfully helped the protagonist grow.

‘They say it’s to break pride, but… … Honestly, from the middle on, I felt like I was going too far because I was going with the flow.’

I was a little worried that it might just break down like this, but fortunately, it seems like it overcame the adversity and got back on its feet.

As expected, he was the main character.

‘Well, then I guess we can say that this incident was very successful.’

This incident was the trigger for Han Si-yeon to completely break down the wall that had been surrounding her and come out.

And the world will know from this day that the day is coming when it must prepare for battle.

‘If I had to pick one thing that was a bit disappointing, it would be that I couldn’t let Erio and Han Si-woo meet.’

But well, that part was a minor problem that could be solved later when I had time.

At that time, Do Yu-jin was summarizing the results of this expedition.

Hwaaah–

As if an incandescent light had been turned on, a huge halo of light reminiscent of the aurora began to appear in the dark night sky of the circle.

Those who came to the circle as a tourist without knowing anything about it were amazed by this mysterious sight, and those who were part of the guild and immersed in the mystery opened their mouths in astonishment.

Because each and every one of the things that shine brightly and light up the night sky were all organically connected magic circles, large and small.

“It’s finally here.”

By the way, Do Yu-jin was the one who was happy to see the sky.

That would be the case, because the sky was like a signal flare, letting Do Yu-jin know that the person he wanted the most had rolled in.

‘In the original work, the circle had rotted away and five more major incidents had occurred before it appeared.’

But this time, thanks to Monica’s help, they managed to bring her back to the circle faster than the original.

Do Yu-jin smiled slightly when she saw the return of Ellis Hina Ileana, nicknamed the White Queen and the headmaster of the Circle, one of the few S-class superhumans in the world, to her land.

However, I couldn’t just laugh with pure joy.

‘Thinking back to what I saw in the game… … I think there were about 10 seconds left until it was completed.’

That would be the case, since Do Yu-jin was now a fugitive who had to hide before the countless magic circles shining in the sky were completed.

‘I was prepared for it, but now that I’m actually experiencing this situation, it feels strange. I didn’t do anything wrong, but I’m now a fugitive.’

Sigh-

“But what can I do? It’s my own choice, so I have no choice but to accept it.”

Do Yu-jin placed her hand on the mask she was wearing while grumbling, [Hatred of the Palace (7★)].

A technique that he had been saving and not using even in his fight with Monica or his sparring with Han Si-yeon.

This is to use the second skill, [Weihoubuik (爲虎傅翼)], which forms [Hatred of the Palace (7★)] along with [Suspicious Dark Ghost (疑心暗鬼)].

◎ ◎ ◎

Although he said he was as careful as possible while walking around, Do Yu-jin had thought that his identity might be revealed several times while walking around the circle.

‘No, if I had to be picky, I guess I could say there were quite a few.’

Even leaving Erio aside, every morning class I had to lock eyes with Darcy, who was flashing like a jaguar looking for prey.

‘Well, it was theory time, and there were other normal guys there to act as shields, so I managed to avoid getting caught… … ‘

Glance-

Do Yu-jin muttered while looking at the sky that was as bright as the rising sun.

“It would be impossible to hope for the same luck this time.”

The lessons Darcy gave Do Yu-jin were similar to playing hide-and-seek in the jungle.

If you get caught, you lose, but since there are a lot of obstacles and the space is wide, if you move carefully, your identity won’t be discovered, so it’s a relatively safe game.

On the other hand, now it could be said that he had thrown himself into a precision machine handled by a great power named Ellis.

The greatest crisis of all time, where all the efforts made so far could go down the drain, is so great that it would be rude to compare it to the villains who have now become Moni/Kar.

‘If I just stay still like this, I won’t be able to do anything and will be caught by Ellis.’

And it was obvious that I would end up living a life far from peace, doing all kinds of unwanted work.

‘Well, this is only a story from when I was just standing here.’

Originally, in this situation, all Do Yu-jin could do was get caught and then beg to be treated well.

But now, Do Yu-jin had a way.

A way to get out of here and hide somewhere else.

Swish-

Do Yu-jin lightly ran her fingertips over the outer surface of the mask.

As I said before, the first skill, [Suspicious Ghost], contains [Palace Hatred (7★)], the essential power that the palace handles.

So then, what is contained in the second skill, [Weihobuik]?

Fragments or scraps left after removing the first skill?

no.

‘There’s a reason why they say that when a tiger dies, it leaves its skin behind.’

Choaaaak-

The second skill is the form of a ferocious tiger with huge wings added to its back, forming a bow.

That is, what is contained in [Wihobuik].

[For the tiger to enrich its wings]

▶ Description – I have wings, so everything on earth and in the sky will tremble at my fierceness.

▶Effect – Raises the level of the activated trait by one level.

It was the power to raise the level of one’s strength by one level for one hour a day, or simply put, to raise the rank of one’s characteristic by one level.

Tiring-

[The rank of the trait [Walker of the Transparent World] increases to 6 stars.]

[The level of the trait [Ghost in Shadow Cloth] increases to 6 stars.]

“Hoo… … ”

I could feel it even without having to confirm it through the system.

Right now, the power of the palace spirit, which was said to be the strongest among the four evils that have engraved infamy in history, is running wild and drawing huge wings.

‘By the way, I never thought that two traits would level up at the same time.’

Is this the limit of evolution using relics?

Is it because of the level of [Palace Hatred (7★)]?

Is it because of the huge wall that exists between the historical level and the legendary level?

I couldn’t tell if it was because of that or all of this, but the limit for strengthening through [Weihobuik] was 7 stars.

Even when strengthening a 7-star trait, it only became stronger and the trait’s grade did not increase, as if it were the highest level of 7 stars.

‘But if you can strengthen two characteristics at the same time like this, it’s a different story.’

Do Yu-jin took a half step back, thinking that he should increase the value of [Palace Hatred (7★)] more than before.

Toong-

A sound like a clear bell rings in my ears.

At the same time, a small ripple appeared above the shadow Do Yu-jin stepped on.

A small leaf that has fallen on the surface of a lake seems to be knocking on the door, wanting to get in too.

Yeah, yeah-

The ripples, which had started out as small circles, gradually grew in size, and soon spread beyond Do Yu-jin’s shadow to all the shadows in the forest.

The tiny knocking sound of the leaves grew louder and louder until it knocked on the entrance of a huge door.

Hwaaaa-

‘There are 5 seconds left.’

Ellis’ magic circle floating in the sky emitted a brighter light.

Despite being a time zone between night and dawn, the circle was bright as if it were the moment of noon alone.

Suaa-

On the contrary, the shadows of the forest became darker and darker, as if showing the deep sea with no end in sight.

Do Yu-jin felt a chilling attraction as she watched the phenomenon unfolding beneath her feet.

The decision was made in a split second.

Percussion-

Do Yu-jin closed her eyes and released all the strength in her body.

The moment my body staggered and I fell to the floor.

Chorrrruk-

Countless pieces of paper were fluttering in Do Yu-jin’s head.

‘Thanks to obtaining [One who stands at the edge of darkness (9★)], the boundary between darkness and me disappeared, and I was able to move darkness with a small amount of magic power.’

This, combined with the attribute talent that allows one to manipulate the rapidly growing darkness at will, created a huge synergy.

A growth so rapid that those who do not know it will be shocked and speechless.

However, Do Yu-jin, the person involved, grumbled to herself, asking if this was all there was to it.

That would be the case, since his abilities were too unremarkable to be considered legendary traits of the 9th Star and the Gyeongcheondongji.

‘Well, what can I do? It’s all because I’m weak.’

[One who stands at the edge of darkness (9★)] is a kind of auxiliary trait that allows you to unite your body with darkness and draw out the power within it as you wish.

The problem is that Do Yu-jin’s body is too weak to act as a faucet that can withstand the huge torrent.

‘If I pull out my strength without considering my condition, my body will break without being able to withstand the pouring pressure.’

It’s ridiculous and annoying.

But what if it’s the opposite?

What if the darkness isn’t being pulled towards Do Yu-jin… …but Do Yu-jin is falling into the darkness?

Shhh-

‘There’s nothing wrong with that.’

As he muttered to himself, Do Yu-jin’s back touched the forest floor.

with a plop!

Soon, it fell into the water, leaving behind only a small ripple.