episode_0287

A chaotic and fierce battle ensued at the Tower of Growth.

The main rules of this tower are occupation battle and flag battle.

Among them, the early results of the occupation battle are particularly impressive as they roll like a ball in the snow until the later stages.

Once you settle down and decide to stick to something, it’s natural that it’s hard to push it out.

“Structures! Find the structures first!”

“Location Specific Complete! Push into the center of the potential! ”

“Tear out the workshop’s magic! It’s hidden between the buildings!”

The three formations of red, blue, and green clashed chaotically to occupy the early occupied areas of Mujukongsan.

The total number of students in Siyoram, including grades 1-4, is 2,141.

A large-scale battle unfolded, with approximately 700 superhumans assigned to each formation fighting.

At best, it was different from dungeons and monster subjugation where you fight monsters in groups of several dozen in a lifetime.

Even in such a chaotic battlefield, there were cadets who stood out.

Usually, the ones who stand out the most in public schedules are the upperclassmen, 3rd and 4th graders.

They are a group of experienced people who have grown rapidly by enjoying the blessings of growth for at least three years and have also gained practical experience through external activities.

In particular, in battles requiring practical experience such as occupation battles, the skills and experience of upperclassmen shine.

– Whoosh whoosh!

“A firestorm erupts from the left! Damage!”

“Ah, shit, it’s stuck─ Gaaaahhh!”

“If someone saw it, they would think it was painful… ”

But in this battlefield, it wasn’t like that.

Suddenly, a spark crackled. The flames quickly expanded as if they were exploding, engulfing one axis of the formation.

The cadets who were swept away screamed and died in the flames. Those who managed to hold on or escape even a little had one or two limbs turn into halos and roll around on the ground.

The cadets who had escaped the flames distanced themselves from the flames, their faces turning into halos.

“Don’t get hit by that! Avoid it at all costs!”

“Is it as easy as it sounds… ”

When Hong Yeon-hwa, a first-year student from the Red Division, causes a commotion, everyone, regardless of grade or skill, distances themselves from each other.

The dangers of the Kkaphwa are already known to the world. However, Hong Yeon-hwa’s Kkaphwa skillfully wielded an output far exceeding that.

It is difficult to even approach that fear, and Hong Yeon-hwa’s original skills are already beyond those of a high school student.

Even the upperclassmen were unable to properly contain Hong Yeon-hwa, who was running wild on the battlefield.

“…! Hit 5 times simultaneously!”

“Oh my god, that’s so fake… ”

While time was passing like that.

The blue cadets who were attacking the red occupied area turned around in a panic at the news of the sluggish siege and the destruction of their main base.

“Hoo… ”

Hong Yeon-hwa, who was looking at the backs of the heads of the blue cadets retreating with their tails pulled out, slung her sword over her shoulder.

And then he blew out the remaining sparks on his empty fingertips. Unlike before, when he had been madly attached to his enemies and burned them to death, the sparks went out easily.

‘… It’s well-controlled.’

Hong Yeon-hwa stared at the fingertips where the fire had gone out with a strange expression.

He had a choleric and dirty personality, even to his own knowledge. Whether it was a reflection of that or not, he was also violent and savage, and did not respond well to control.

Nowadays, it is controlled much better than in the past.

To be exact, it was like that since I started practicing Iha Yul and Gap Hwa.

There was nothing special.

When Hong Yeon-hwa holds Lee Ha-yul in her arms, Lee Ha-yul brings his innocent and innocent fear to Hong Yeon-hwa’s fear.

A gentle and bright fear overlaps with a blood-red and fierce fear.

They mix and burn like that… As Lee Ha-yool’s fear swells as if he’s throwing a tantrum, Hong Yeon-hwa’s fiercely burning fear calms down.

“Hey, Mr. Hong, have you learned how to show off?”

“What the hell.”

Hong Yeon-hwa, who had her face crumpled, turned her head. Shin Seo-yool, a friend assigned to the same red formation, approached her, muttering.

“Can I just goof off without doing any post-processing?”

“You need to take a breather. Huh? How can a person handle this right away and live?”

“Hmm.”

“That look hurts so much… But I don’t want to be looked at like that by you, the bitch who abandoned us for a year!”

“Organic asshole… ”

Hong Yeon-hwa clicked her tongue. Shin Seo-yool… He’s a close friend, but she still vividly remembers the embarrassment he suffered because of that name.

There is also the delusion that if it weren’t for the mistake that day, the operation would have been carried out easily.

“Okay, so what’s the situation?”

“It’s fixed, what is it?”

Shin Seo-yool shrugged his shoulders and opened his mouth.

* * *

There are a total of 10 occupied areas that appear inside the tower. Each occupied area has a number and the terrain is different.

1. Mental arithmetic.

2nd and 3rd vegetation.

Plains 4 and 5.

Mountain ranges 6 and 7.

8, 9 downtown.

Snow mountain number 10.

The Red Group, which Hong Yeon-hwa belongs to, occupied the 2nd grassland, 4th plain, and 8th city center, which are gathered in the upper left.

The blue group is the 5th Plain, 9th City Center, and 10th Snow Mountain, gathered in the upper right.

The green group ate the 3rd grassland, 6th and 7th mountain ranges gathered at the bottom.

The area Hong Yeon-hwa was defending just now was Plain No. 4, and it was close to Plain No. 5, which was eaten by Cheong, so there were frequent clashes.

At first, the occupied areas were mixed up in a jumbled manner without any distinction of direction, but as time passed, the areas were gradually divided into directions.

In this process, Baek A-rin and Lee Ji-yeon, who have similar status to Hong Yeon-hwa, had a great influence.

“Ao, environmental correction Evande… ”

The blue formation that Baek A-rin belongs to has established a base centered around Seol-san. This is to make the most of the sea. It is said that they are even building a defense system that makes full use of the sea.

The blue group is holding the 5th and 9th positions, which stretch upward from the snowy mountain.

Lee Ji-yeon added.

Her unique ability is Taishan. She makes full use of her ability to manipulate the earth, turning the two mountain ranges she occupied into natural fortresses.

It is very difficult to recapture that place, as even the magicians of the same affiliation are adding their strength to the offensive and defensive measures.

In addition, Taesan has a unique ability that includes the ability to use necromancy. If Lee Ji-yeon decides to release the necromancy that she has been building up, she will not be able to win the battle of wits.

The third grassland right in front of us also ends up with its back to the two mountain ranges that we occupy, so even if we recapture it, it will be taken away right away.

“Tsk.”

… In contrast, there is no particular environmental compensation for fear.

If we really wanted to make it, we could set fire to the trees and turn them into a sea of fire, but if we did that, all of our allies would be wiped out.

Since even the defensive facilities and defenses that were painstakingly built will be blown away, it will end up being like killing your own troops in order to kill the enemy.

That’s why Hong Yeon-hwa had to run and shoot more than the other two.

In any case, the successors of the three major families who entered school around the same time are beating out their senior cadets and playing an active role at the center of this match.

“… So, 4 hours into the game, we are now in this deadlock.”

Plain 4 Occupied Area. Inside the tent set up near the central structure.

A senior cadet with extensive combat experience from training on the African Magic Front explained the match situation.

It’s been almost four hours since the game started. The chaotic situation has been somewhat sorted out and the game has reached a stalemate.

It’s already been an hour since the last time the occupied territory changed hands. During that time, there was only fighting, but no one was able to take the occupied territory back.

“If I send out a little bit of power, I’ll get hit right away… ”

As time passed, a disorganized command structure was established, and each side’s strengths were gauged, consistent strategic actions began.

So, if you invest a lot of power to try to take over another occupied area, the other two groups will notice and rush to target the empty house.

Since the Red Group almost lost its occupied territory to such a number once, each group has been reluctant to deploy its forces on a large scale.

Currently, each group has occupied 3 territories.

If they lose it once, they will fall to last place with a score of 4:3:2.

Because of this, they are keeping each other in check, fighting a battle of wits, and a deadlock has developed. If they use their power carelessly and lose the occupied area, they will not be able to laugh.

“How many flags do we have?”

“Two 500 points, three 300 points, six 100 points.”

“Hmm… Total 2,500 points… If you multiply that by the number of occupied territories, you get 7,500 points?”

“Yes, that’s it.”

In addition to the occupation rules, the flag battle rules must also be taken into account.

The victory conditions for this tower are simple.

Add up the points for the flags the group has acquired and multiply that by the number of occupied territories.

The score thus obtained determines the winner.

Because of this, we couldn’t put all our efforts into the occupied territory, and had to fight to find and capture the flag by using a special force including those with sensory abilities.

“How many flags does your opponent have?”

“The problem is that you don’t know that.”

Someone’s question was the reason why each group was struggling now.

“The number of occupied territories has been determined. There are ten in total. However, the number of flags has not been announced separately, and has not been determined.”

Occupied areas are easy to spot thanks to the pillars of light rising from the structures.

There are 10 in total. Of course, if you count them right away, there are 11, but one of them is a special flag, so it is not included.

“Write… Then you have to guess how many points your opponent has… ”

“I can’t give an exact estimate, but I think it’s similar to ours.”

The problem is this: we don’t know the exact number of flags, but we can roughly estimate the overall number.

As a result of the prediction, the flags are estimated to be similarly held.

Of course, there will be slight differences in scores.

So, do we have the upper hand? If you ask, no one is sure.

The flags are similarly held, and the number of occupied areas held is also the same at 3 each, so the multiplication is the same.

In short, it’s a fight for the acorns. Neither side is sure of victory.

What could be more unsettling than stepping into an uncertain possibility? People naturally want to hang on to a thick, sturdy string rather than an old, worn-out one.

“As previously announced, the match time has been extended. It may even extend until tomorrow morning.”

We were informed that the climb would take at least a few hours, and could last until the next day.

If it ended too overwhelmingly or stagnated without any progress, it would have been appropriately ended.

The cadets had no particular complaints about the news of the extension. They had been notified in advance, and it was actually good to receive more protection for growth.

“Then what should I do… ”

Time has come. The flag is no longer found, so no additional points are awarded.

In that case, we need to find an occupied area that multiplies the score, but we are reluctant to use our power while keeping an eye on each other.

The current situation is 3:3:3

If you go for an all-out attack and get hit by a swarm, you could easily lose just one ship and sink.

On the contrary, if you can somehow take just one, it is virtually a sure win.

“… … ”

Those who wanted a sure victory quietly turned their gaze to the window.

Each group ate three occupied areas.

However, there is currently one territory that has been taken over by other forces.

A force that exists alone, not a large group of over 700 people.

Through the windows, a small rocky mountain can be seen at a considerable distance away.

This is the number 1 rock mountain located in the center of the occupied territory.

also…

– Kkwarreung…!

“Isn’t that something that was already made…?”

“Even if it was made in advance, can that be made in a day or two…?”

You can also see the fortress-like defensive structures that fill the rocky mountain.

* * *

The mental mountain that Lee Ha-yul occupied seemed like tasty prey to other groups.

Now, no one was foolish enough to doubt the strength of the special admissions students, but in the end, everyone noticed the limitations they had.

People consume physical energy. It is a resource that is inevitably consumed when breathing, thinking, and moving limbs.

Also, superhumans consume a lot of physical strength and magical power.

No matter how strong the level is, there is a limit. Magic specialized for large-scale battles is a technique that consumes a lot of magical power.

I know you’ve mastered the spirit magic specialized for grand battles, but doesn’t that have its limits?

The rock is already firmly in the center. If you block attacks pouring in from all sides, it will collapse at some point.

– Thud! Kwarrr!

– Ghhh!

…if it were normal, it should have collapsed.

Claire, a third-year student in Baekro Class who experienced complete body annihilation due to Lee Ha-yool’s magic, thought so.

It’s past tense. Now that I’m barely able to block the artillery fire and rolling around on the ground, such thoughts are denied.

– Kukukung…!

The ground on which the ship was lying shook. A huge vibration shook my insides as if an earthquake had occurred.

Claire quickly raised her head at the familiar sensation.

The source of the vibrations rose up. A huge wall rising from the ridge of the rocky mountain.

Claire unconsciously made a face of shock at the enormous height and thickness of the wall.

‘How many of those are there…?’

There are equally sized barriers on both sides of the wall that just rose. There are also barriers in front and behind.

The walls that rise from the land exist in dozens of layers, surrounding the rocky mountains like a castle wall.

It’s not entirely surprising, since it takes a lot of magic power, but there are students who can do such things.

– Woof woof!

That barrier is disgusting for more than just that simple reason.

A complex line of light is drawn on the pitch-black barrier. A cross-section of the spell that is exposed to the outside while magical power flows. The spell of ‘attack’ that spread across the barrier has been activated.

The moment that little bit of work was done, that barrier became part of the workshop.

“Don’t fucking scam me!”

Likewise, Lin Xin, who had been completely wiped out by Lee Ha-yool, cried out. Instead of feeling gratitude towards her benefactor in her hometown, she cried out in shock and resentment.

“Whose house is that workshop?! If it could expand like that, then you wouldn’t have to suffer so much on the front lines─!”

The speed at which the attack and defense unfolded was something that ordinary magicians could not even dare to imagine. Even magicians recognized by the Magic Council would not be able to do such an extraordinary speed.

– Hurry up!

The answer came back. The spell engraved on the barrier worked.

An attack magic spell used to repel intruders who enter a completed workshop. The attack/defense adjustment applied to it.

Claire and Lin Xin’s faces turned pale as they saw the orb of light soaring through the sky.

Bang! The ball of light split into dozens.

“Gyaaak!”

Those in Claire’s group screamed and pulled out their defensive devices. They had all experienced having their entire bodies obliterated by that spell.

Strength, magic, spirits, unique abilities…

Hundreds of artillery fire poured down on the defensive shield that had been thrown up as best as possible.

“Here it comes flying again! Defensively! ”

“Fuck, it just broke…! Wait…!”

“Don’t get too far ahead! If you get too far ahead, you’ll get bombarded!”

Such scenes were played out on all sides of the rock.

While the three forces were engaged in a battle of wits, they secretly pushed their remaining surplus manpower into mental calculations.

There’s only one opponent anyway. If you keep provoking a war of attrition, you’ll eventually get tired and collapse.

If you take that opportunity and do some mental math, you can win.

Also, no matter what, it was a blow to my pride that hundreds of people couldn’t break through the stronghold guarded by just one first-year cadet.

“Fuck! Here it comes again!”

But contrary to expectations, even after several hours, Lee Ha-yul showed no signs of tiring.

– Kukukung…!

“This is crazy… ”

Even if the magic power was already exhausted, it had to be exhausted a hundred times.

But instead, it raises more barriers, modifies attacks and defenses, expands the range, and pours magic more fiercely on approaching enemies.

There is no limit to it. There is no sign of it getting tired. Rather, it is the one pushing in manpower and resources that is making the students want to learn…

“Run now!”

But he wasn’t just helplessly struck by such magical bombardment.

Those who were busy fighting with other groups over occupied territory gradually attempted to attack through mental calculations.

Dozens of exceptionally skilled cadets all kicked the ground at once after a barrage of artillery fire.

The students at the forefront break through the magic pouring out from the remaining barrier with their own means.

A unique ability that is mostly good at defense. It protects a huge shield and stands in front to withstand magical attacks.

“Turn it off… !”

Most of them are intermediate magic. Even so, it is a crazy workshop where magic is poured out as if breathing, requiring at least a little bit of development.

“Here… !”

But they broke through. They approached the outermost barrier. It was only the first of dozens of barriers, but they were not discouraged.

If you keep pushing like this, it’s common for it to break through.

Because those who chase after us will widen the small hole.

– Kukukung!

Just as I was having such hopeful thoughts, a barrier in front of me suddenly rose upward.

The process of creating an entrance rather than raising a barrier.

Could it be that he is making an entrance for me to come in? The cadet blinked as he thought that thought.

As the dust from the corn settled, various things became visible.

– Clank! Clank!

Dozens of giant golems made of rock and metal and wearing thick armor.

– Grrr…!

A commander for meat shields that can easily hold hundreds.

– Woof woof…

– Heh heh heh…!

After that, dozens of mid-level spirits flew in, each of which engaged in battle with a high-level monster… showing strength beyond their rank.

“This is really ridiculous.”

“Isn’t that the devil’s castle?”

“Ugh, this is the Demon King’s Castle… ”

The cadet holding the shield nodded his head without realizing it at the joke he heard from the side.

And then I had another thought.

‘I’m not trying to take it away, but shouldn’t I be keeping it from coming out?’

Hundreds of troops poured in.

* * *

[Player Compensation System: Pioneer]

[Subquest “Birth Ceremony: Entry to the Tower” Completed]

[Subquest “Occupy Area 1 by Mentally Calculating” Completed]

[Achieve the subquest “Own the Special Flag”]

…

[Achieve the subquest “Master of Mercury”]

[Subquest “Impregnable” Completed]

[Subquest “Ma? King” Completed]

[Points accumulate]

…

[The Tower of Knowledge nods proudly]

[I teach you%]

[The top tuner shrugs his shoulders]

[Oh, yes~ You did well&]

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