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    A bitch who stabbed her colleague to death and killed him.

    Who are you talking about? There was no need to think too deeply.

    ‘Baek A-rin?’

    The 8th round is aimed at Baek A-rin.

    Is that possible?

    Even though they are in the same tower, they are completely separate spaces. Recognition aside, it is impossible to easily break down the wall that divides the space.

    ‘No, I broke it.’

    When I experimented with the three bells on the top right now.

    From the floor where the past was implemented to the first floor where the first-year entrance tower is located. Not only that, but holes were made in several spaces and innocent monsters came down.

    Can’t we call that the 8th time?

    The tips of his fingers, soaked in brain energy, turned red. Lee Ha-yool grabbed his delicate right hand.

    ‘Roughly… It’s like something that was stopped in the middle.’

    Of course, it is more overwhelming than Daerasajeo’s thunderbolt.

    It seems like the 8th thunderbolt, which was planned and inflated with uniqueness, won’t be able to break the wall.

    It might be difficult to destroy it as widely as the three bells, but at least we can make a hole.

    [It’s someone else]

    Lee Ha-yool, who had confirmed that it was in a state of purification, turned his head.

    [They are clearly the same person, but they are clearly different people]

    The Baek A-rin we knew in the 8th episode and the Baek A-rin in this world are different people.

    “I know that too.”

    The 8th round, which was looking down from the rock, nodded.

    “But is that girl any different?”

    The 8th round of bow muttering. His eyes were shining brightly. Deep distrust was swirling within them.

    “Regardless of whether it’s real or fake, the essence is the same. In the end, it’s the same girl.”

    [… I don’t think I should tell you this… but there was a reason why I had to.]

    “Have you been brainwashed?”

    Lee Ha-yool’s expression flinched at the answer that came right away. The 8th rounder, who was fiddling with the arrow he pulled out from his waistband, shrugged his shoulders.

    “Was I being manipulated by having my head cut off? Just because I’m crazy? Because I’m a piece of shit? I don’t know exactly. I didn’t see it with my ‘eyes’. ”

    At the time of my death… I couldn’t think because I was in a whirlwind of emotions that were so thick and intense.

    “So kill him.”

    The 8th time, he spat it out coldly.

    “That’s a huge bomb. If you leave it next to you, it’ll definitely explode. No matter when it explodes, it’s a bomb that’s sure to get fucked up. ”

    Baek A-rin’s power is also dangerous. She is strong now, but she is even more dangerous when you think about her future potential.

    And that’s not all? His status is also that of the successor of Geuchanghae.

    The 8th time, he stabbed me in the back alone, but later on, he may lead his forces and commit betrayal from within.

    It’s an outrageous risk. If it explodes in any way, the worst cannot be avoided.

    “Killing is the easiest, safest, and most certain way.”

    The 8th round tilted its head.

    “You don’t think you can kill me here? Don’t worry. Even though I’m a fake now and then, I can kill you if I put my mind to it.”

    Implemented fake. The situation is the same. Body condition? It is a bit different and lowered, but this is enough.

    “What happens after that? Is that something to worry about? This is the Tower of Growth. If someone dies suddenly in the tower, the responsibility will fall on the tower owner─”

    [I can solve it]

    The 8th round of speaking was interrupted.

    His gaze fell on Lee Ha-yul, who had taken a step forward. Lee Ha-yul grabbed the necklace.

    [We are working on one or two methods. We also know more or less why it is like that. There is a solution to it, so we can solve it.]

    The 8th time, I kept my mouth shut.

    The voice that reached my ears was unique. The desperate emotion touched my heart.

    ‘Is it a word? No, it’s a bit different. A mental expression… A necklace of confession? An artifact for interrogation?’

    The expression on the 8th episode became bizarre. I gained some knowledge through implementation, but I don’t know the details about the real situation.

    In fact, I didn’t have enough time to think deeply about that.

    “… What would a fake scumbag claim? But… ”

    The 8th time, he let out a gasp. Snap! The brain energy trapped in his breath was seething. His still face gradually became distorted.

    “If you think about it calmly, there are many reasons to kill him… but honestly, I want to kill him for personal reasons as well.”

    The 8th round shook its head. Brains flowed out from its hair that stood on end.

    “More than that, I want to kill you even without a good reason.”

    [… … ]

    Lee Ha-yool bit his lip hard.

    It’s not a matter of reason, but of emotion. In that regard, I couldn’t criticize the 8th episode’s thoughts.

    “I’m a bit of a loser and I can’t control my emotions. So figure out how to block it.”

    The 8th round of the so-called ‘Gram’ was held. Unprecedented brain power was boiling over.

    “If you’re really good, you can do it, right?”

    At the same time, he playfully added a comment. Lee Ha-yool lifted Jeong-hwa up as he felt his skin tingle.

    [I think the same]

    Lee Ha-yool was also the same in that he put emotions before reason.

    [I also want to save it for personal reasons. So I’m going to stop it.]

    The 8th round laughed. Crap! Small flashes of lightning flew around the surrounding area. Before that, Lee Ha-yool kicked the ground.

    -Bam!

    A thin thunderbolt struck the ground I was standing on. Crash! The belated explosion rang out and struck my ears.

    It’s fast. It’s a well-known fact, but it’s difficult to catch the warning and escape.

    -Kiririk…

    A tickling sound.

    The 8th round of protests has already become tense. The protests have been given a tangible, long arrow.

    -Kwaaang!

    My body was pushed backwards violently. I left the ground in an instant and flew into the sky. Ha-Yul Lee, who was making a face, spread out three pairs of wings.

    The body stopped lightly with a single flap of wings. Not only the spear that blocked the arrow, but even the hand holding the purification flower trembled.

    ‘Thunderbolt.’

    The system title for the 8th round is Thunderbolt. The name of its unique ability is also the same.

    In fact, the proportion of lightning in the 8th power is large.

    But that’s not all his unique ability is.

    There was no sound.

    An arrow followed.

    It’s fast. But slower than Thunderbolt. It has distance and its trajectory can be determined. You can dodge it with more leeway.

    Before such complacent thoughts could even occur, an arrow split.

    The archery series expansion ability is a type of skill that most people have one or two of. Lee Ha-yool also has that type of expansion ability.

    Shrine expansion ability

    Heavy rain

    But the expansion capabilities now being unleashed were on a different scale.

    One became hundreds. Those hundreds divided again.

    Arrows that had reached tens of thousands covered the sky. Arrows with lightning-quickening energy flashed.

    Shrine expansion ability

    It’s a must

    All the arrows flew towards the same point. Lee Ha-yool, who had been observing the orbit thoroughly, released the purification and thrust both hands into the space.

    Soon, two swords were pulled out. Whoosh! The moment pure white energy wrapped around the blades, the swords moved, leaving an afterimage.

    All-rounder expansion ability

    A thousand changes

    SamjaecheongeomneunggongnanjaSamjaecheongeomneunggongnanjaSamjaecheongeomneunggongnanja

    The two swords struck madly in all directions. They never collided with each other. They found the optimal path and filled all directions without any gaps.

    -Kwagagang!

    The two swords struck down and cut down the arrows aimed in all directions without fail. Squeak… The sharp senses picked up a small sound.

    The 8th appearance did not disappear from the observation. Still standing on the rock, hanging a green arrow on the protest.

    ‘Artifact.’

    The name is tacit recognition. The function is already known and has been confirmed through observation.

    -Woooow!

    The space was shaking.

    The place that was shaking was in front of Muk-in’s head and Ha-yul’s nose.

    It was a secret change that even a superhuman with a good sense of smell couldn’t notice, but Lee Ha-yool immediately cut through it head-on.

    Crunch! The sword cut through the air. The swaying motion cut left and right, melting into the air. The 8th round frowned.

    ‘You disconnected?’

    Cognition is second, and interference is possible. Space series unique ability? You have something truly rare. The 8th round of tongue-clicking has started a demonstration.

    Although the space jump is blocked, there are other functions. The launched tacit consent erased the sound and melted into thin air.

    Silence will hide among numerous arrows and aim for the enemy’s weak point.

    ‘Do you know?’

    Information about the 8th round.

    It may not be a perfect match, but there is a high possibility that the real ones have information about the fakes.

    ‘Talliance. Since the space jump is blocked, are you trying to launch a surprise attack with a backdoor patrol?’

    It actually was. We know about the 8th episode through the original work, and real-time measurement and analysis are also being done through observation.

    The arrows that are pointed in all directions are the same. It’s dizzying to the skull, but they hit each and every one of them accurately without missing a single trajectory.

    -Chajajajang! Ppajik! Chajajak…!

    ‘Tsk.’

    But that doesn’t mean it’s leisurely.

    ‘It’s hard to get out.’

    No matter how many arrows you shoot, there is no end to them. They all move with eerie precision and close in on all sides.

    For a moment, the back of my neck felt dizzy. I moved my body at the clear signal. As I was shooting arrows, I pulled out my golden spear blade and shot straight ahead.

    The blue lines and flowers that towered over the mountaintop collided.

    -Kwaaang─!

    Blue and gold fluttered wildly. The thunder and white nights devoured each other and scattered.

    Lee Ha-yool flapped his wings and pulled his body away, releasing his tingling fingertips and turning his sword around.

    -Kaang!

    The blade struck the silent person. The silent person, whose energy had been stripped away, melted into the air again. Even so, it was still caught by observation…

    ‘It’s annoying.’

    An arrow that has been shot with considerable force, taking advantage of an opening, continues to rush forward.

    When you try to hold back a dangerous blow, small arrows and silences will disturb your nerves.

    It’s a troublesome tactic. The reason it works so easily is because it provides a comfortable place for the archer to shoot his arrows.

    I conveyed my thoughts. Woohoo! The answer that flowed out melted into the air.

    The 8th time was just an eyebrow raise.

    The eyes were as far away as if they contained the sky. Lightning flashed inside them. Instead of pulling the trigger, the 8th round swung the bow like a blunt weapon.

    -Kwaaang!

    The bow struck the front.

    The 8th rounder opened his eyes wide at the burden on both arms. The air where the arrow met began to ripple, and the purification that had been stabbing the golden blade was revealed.

    -Kwarrrr!

    The momentum of the blade grew stronger. Kkung! A crack was drawn on the rock he was standing on. For the 8th time, he twisted his bow and kicked the ground.

    ‘back?’

    He swung his bow while spinning his body. Crunch! Several ordinary swords were shattered.

    After that, various types of magic came rushing in.

    Back again.

    The purification that flowed like a stream of white nights soared. The 8th round that turned its body quickly released a demonstration containing a thunderbolt.

    Kwarreung! The blazing thunder pushed away the midnight sun. No matter how midnight it was, I couldn’t kick the thunder head-on.

    The thunderbolt that pushed away the white night split into dozens of lines. WHACK! The magic swallowed by the thunderbolt instantly lost its form and disappeared.

    In the meantime, the 8th round soared into the air one after another.

    Thunderbolt expansion ability

    The empty path of heaven

    For the 8th time, the sky was no different from the earth.

    If you want, you can move as if you were flying. Kwaaang! The purification absorbed by tearing the gear nose thunder soared.

    The 8th rounder glanced down at him and bent his body.

    Shrine expansion ability

    Archer’s body shot

    Kuung! As soon as I stretched out my body, my vision became longer. The messy mountaintop and Lee Ha-yool and Jeong-hwa moved away at an incredible speed.

    A wide open space, torn by the wind.

    But in the eyes of the 8th round, Lee Ha-yool’s appearance was still clearly reflected.

    A circular shape with arrows easily exceeding tens of thousands.

    Even if you get surrounded like that, you won’t be able to escape.

    The 8th round, which had been calmly observing the situation, drew its bow. Whoosh! The condensed thunderbolt was attached to the bow. The target was not Lee Ha-yul, but the empty space… the wall.

    ‘Just leave it like that for a moment…’

    That was the moment.

    A flash of light appeared within the shield of arrows that wrapped around Lee Ha-yul, and dozens of sword lights pierced through the shield and slashed the surrounding area.

    -Quaddududduk!

    The arrow curtain burst open. The arrow fragments rained down on the ground. The 8th round’s eyes opened wide.

    ‘… That’s… ‘

    Behind the rate of Lee Ha-yul.

    As if matching the three pairs of beautiful wings, three pairs of translucent arms were visible. The sword held in each hand was streaming with the same flash of light as before.

    ‘second?’

    The moment the 8th round came up with an unbelievable guess, Lee Ha-yool bent down. It was a familiar movement. Not only that, but his eyes were wide open at the uniqueness of the expansion.

    All-rounder expansion ability

    Cheonbyeon Manhwa-Gungsin Tanyoung

    The wind blew and the distance between them suddenly narrowed. Akmun Lee thrust one hand into the space.

    A hand came out. Whoosh! The red sword god was revealed. Warm flames spread and the sky turned red.

    “Bonghwa Sword…!?”

    [Keep asking, where are you aiming!]

    The evil spirit of Paddeuk brought down the Bonghwa sword. Whoosh! A strangely beautiful fear had come.

    Despite his appearance, his momentum was extremely creepy. The 8th flagship poured out thunderbolts.

    ‘Ugh!’

    There was an explosion, a mixture of thunder and fire. In the meantime, six devastating strikes were aimed at vital points. The 8th one, who had avoided them and jumped backwards, opened his eyes wide.

    Three pairs of wings bent forward. Sparks formed at the tips of the wings. Then, earthenware and life energy clung to the sparks, and water and cold air enveloped them.

    Kyeophwa, Taesan, Changhae…

    ‘Third… Samjong! Crazy!’

    The sound was swallowed. A tri-colored sphere shot from the tip of the wing approached. It was extremely small in size. The three types were shot in an abbreviated form.

    But the power contained within it could not be underestimated.

    The 8th flagship drew its bow. Kkwarrung! Dozens of thunderbolts blocked the three bells.

    The three bells exploded. The spheres that had grown in size turned white and swallowed the thunderbolts in one go. Holes were ripped through the thunderbolts.

    Kkwagagang! A countless number of magic spells were cast into the remaining thunderbolts, widening the hole.

    Lee Ha-yool, who passed through the hole like the teeth of a comb, flapped his wings and rushed forward.

    There’s something else behind my back. Magical power sprouting out like tree branches… Circuits? The circuits are constantly flowing, accelerating my body and pouring out magic.

    ‘…fifth.’

    In an instant, Lee Ha-yool, who had been flying, stabbed the Bonghwa sword. No matter what, the fear was dangerous. The 8th round raised its bow.

    The sword and bow clashed, and thunder and calamity erupted.

    In the midst of the fierce battle where they were burning and destroying each other, Lee Ha-yool’s outstretched hand suddenly fell into a panic.

    ‘Taesan.’

    A surge of energy surged out from the tip of my finger. Whoosh! The orange-colored liquid turned red and swelled up greatly.

    Suddenly, a thunderbolt struck.

    A fear is coming. It is dangerous. Even though there are defensive means such as leather, it is naturally dangerous if you are hit by a fear.

    Thunderbolt expansion ability

    Buhwanoedong

    Kkwarrung! Lee Ha-yool’s face crumpled. The body of the 8th round that was about to be swept away by fear soared like lightning. I couldn’t dare keep up with the tremendous speed.

    Lee Ha-yool turned around.

    A little bit of empty space.

    The 8th round has revealed itself in the rippling thunder. The bow has already been pulled to its limit, and the condensed thunder is tied up.

    The sky was distorted by the thunder and lightning that spread everywhere.

    Thunderbolt expansion ability

    Thunderstorm

    -Kwarrr!

    A thick lightning flashed across the sky. Occasionally, the ground shook as lightning struck.

    The mountains that were touched by the thunderbolts melted, and the plants that were not touched burned and fell.

    My face hardened involuntarily at the uniqueness and momentum that soared without end. This is the first time that uniqueness has expanded to this extent.

    ‘The 8th time.’

    This is the first episode that was completed while walking along the Seon Seong Hyang.

    Although it has its drawbacks, it has outstanding advantages compared to previous episodes.

    The 3rd rank was easily captured alone, and the 2nd rank, captured in the 8th round, is more than four.

    There was no Tower of Purgatory, but this was a time when a fight took place between the Tower of Command and the Tower of Cold.

    [… You seemed to be watching me, but then suddenly you’re trying to blow me hard?]

    “Uh. Now that I look at it, it doesn’t seem like you’re the type of person I should be looking out for.”

    The 8th round, struck by lightning, nodded.

    “Hey, are you a second year student now?”

    [Yes, second year]

    “Did you learn those skills from someone else besides me?”

    [yes]

    The 8th round, which had been laughing in vain, shook its head.

    The situation became clear at first glance.

    The reason I summoned him in front of the Tower of Growth knowing that he would be resentful.

    Probably to convey the 8th technique to the real one.

    Of course. First of all, it’s the same ‘Lee Ha-yool’. Your technique would be better.

    How? I don’t know, but since it’s possible, I guess they’re using it like that.

    “That’s amazing.”

    The 8th time said it with all his heart. It’s amazing. The real power… far surpassed what the 8th time dared to measure.

    ‘This is the second year…’

    Even if you can’t do it, you still have 2 years left. Assuming you still have time after graduation…

    “Haha… ”

    At least it will be much stronger than the 8th time. Thinking about that, an indescribable emotion filled my heart.

    It was both positive and negative. To be honest, I had a lot of negative feelings.

    It’s a feeling I’ve experienced in previous episodes where I met Lee Ha-yul, but… I felt a lot in the 8th episode.

    The 8th time, the 8th Lee Ha-yul was strong. He was definitely stronger than the previous seven.

    Still, the death was absurd. It was an ugly death compared to the strength.

    It wasn’t because he was weak that he died.

    The 8th time I trusted my colleagues.

    I trusted Baek A-rin.

    While blocking the approach of the Tower of Cold, he didn’t care about Baek A-rin approaching from behind.

    I didn’t even bother lifting the cloak. I thought it was natural for me to heal him.

    I didn’t doubt that he was raising his spear. I thought it was to intercept the enemy or to cast a spell.

    When the tip of the spear was aimed at the back, I was able to block it.

    Didn’t stop it.

    Something, maybe. There might be an intention that I cannot know.

    Such belief took hold of action.

    -I’m sorry. Please die instead.

    Trust was betrayed.

    The spear I trusted pierced my back, my heart, and my chest.

    It was a very serious blow.

    A cold curse froze my body and soul from the heart. It completely crushed me, leaving no room for recovery.

    Why did I believe it?

    This is because Lee Ha-yul has the characteristic of opening his heart greatly once he believes in something, but also because there is a precedent.

    The previous seven were not betrayed. There were many times when Baek A-rin was a colleague. There were many moments of despair. Even so, there was never a time when she stabbed him in the back.

    – Splash!

    My teeth clenched eerily. My emotions were seething. The thunder that was affected by my emotions rippled violently.

    [… Okay…]

    “It’s the Tower of Growth. It’ll kill the pain thief, and your life will be safe. So… I don’t know how to use it, but learn it well. “

    This feeling of being hot, sticky, and resentful like hell was not easily relieved.

    There was no choice. Judging from the 8th episode, the betrayal wasn’t that long ago.

    I’m sorry to say this, but it’s just venting my anger for no reason. But I’m learning something, so it’ll be okay.

    The 8th time there was a protest.

    Divine Palace and Thunder Expansion Ability

    A flash of lightning

    The thunder pierced through the space.

    ***

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