Chapter 686 – The Subjugation of Askatlov
“It’s strange.”
Dre blurted out.
Euclid. Raina. Poise. Maya. Pristan. Adele. Faltra.
And Whaikatsu’s family head and Gald. Gold. Lena. Almiraz.
All the important figures in the faction had bewildered faces.
He wanted to call everyone out of the blue, and then he was spitting out more out of the blue.
“What?”
Maya said in a hoarse voice.
He looked like he was dying from mothballs as he was following Dre’s instructions at the coordinates that said the demon king would come out.
“It feels like things are going too user-friendly.”
“?”
“I will force the phase forward.”
“…??”
Everyone looked at him as if he was talking.
Phase forced progression?
“What do you mean by forced progress? Are you talking about early completion?”
“No. Skip. Skip phase 5, phase 6… I would like to proceed with phase 8 if possible.”
It’s not an early end, it’s going to the next phase?
“Is that possible…?”
“Hmm. While buying the information, I got the information that there is a way to skip the phase and proceed to the next phase.”
“…How is that?”
Most of the users were at a point where they were leisurely catching monsters and trying to earn points, so putting aside the question of why they were doing such a thing, Maiya asked.
“I do not know.”
“You don’t know?”
“However, there are quite a few things that can be guessed by the skip conditions. This field. It’s not dark for nothing.”
It’s Sers who always seems to be locked in the night.
Did this darkness appear to create a fear atmosphere or to make the monster invisible?
Dre didn’t think so.
I don’t know how to create an atmosphere of fear, but the magic beast emitted its own light, so the darkness couldn’t cover them.
I thought this darkness was trying to cover something else… As a result of using the God Score skill ‘Transcendence’ to detect it, I came to the conclusion that there were many suspicious things.
It’s like a monster with a strange purpose.
It’s a place where monsters are created periodically.
Either that or the kings of beasts who obviously exist but are still sleeping.
“Wait… Does that mean we’re going to attack the monsters’ headquarters first and go catch them?”
It’s not like they didn’t send scouts.
However, as soon as he saw the countless magic beasts immersed in darkness, he immediately retreated.
Right now Sers is surrounded by tens of millions of monsters.
There is even a defensive wall to prevent support from coming.
But you want to go in and catch it…?
“I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but monsters aren’t as cohesive as you think.”
“Yes?”
“It’s not that there are leader-type monsters for nothing. From what I’ve seen so far, it seems that the number of leader-type monsters that can be commanded at once is 300 or so.
At the end of his words, Dre looked at Euclid.
Everyone looked at the emperor of darkness exuding a gloomy atmosphere.
Euclid, who seemed to be wearing a relaxed smile, but was actually laughing bitterly, explained.
“I also thought it was strange. Originally, the monsters in the Magic Stone Forest were hostile to each other, right?”
“An adversarial relationship?”
Adele asked.
“Yes. Enemies who drew their own territory and fought each other’s territory. More than anything. They were faithful to the law of the wild and the instinct of the jungle.”
Wild law.
It meant dividing territory with each other and putting survival first.
“But just because the subjugation has begun, they take their own deaths into account and move systematically…? No, pretending to move?”
In all likelihood, the Witchbeasts did not move voluntarily.
Also, even though they are completely uncontrollable, the reason they appear to be forcibly united is to appear strong.
Euclid thought that he was trying to look strong so that players would not dare to dare, and that there was some hidden secret in this subjugation.
“Because demon beasts have Askatlov’s magic, you might think that they have no choice but to follow him, who is the main body of magic… But that Askatlov hasn’t even appeared yet. It’s probably out of control. They say now is the right time to attack.”
Dre looked at the reactions around him and said shyly.
“Of course, this is just speculation.”
In other words, it’s just an inference, but it’s a story of risking your life to attack the monsters’ headquarters and proceeding with a phase skip to receive criticism from users.
It’s a bonus that I don’t know what the skip method is.
But people silently nodded.
Dre’s words sounded strangely believable.
Waiting for people’s comments, Dre mentioned a few suspicious places.
And in all likelihood, killing the King of Beasts would probably result in a phase skip, Dre laughed.
“Hey. Yeah. Let’s say it’s all over. But why are you doing that crazy thing?”
Dre laughed at Maya’s question.
“You said that.”
“What?”
“It’s strange.”
“…Then what?”
“What. That’s hard to tell.”
Maya with an absurd face.
Shouldn’t you tell me if you have any thoughts?
Dre is Mai, who stands up with a puzzled face. O’Brien. Adele. Faltra. He looked at Pristan in turn.
“Doesn’t it really feel like you guys are collaborating with me rather than being in the same boat? If my reasoning is wrong, I could get beaten up. If it’s not right now, I can’t help it…”
“Hey. Don’t be funny.”
Maya growled.
“I know you’re certain about something. Why bother trying to drive me away when I can just tell you why you’re certain?”
“Ummm…”
Dre scratched his neck.
“So what. It’s just my opinion.”
Dre said some reasoning.
Maya looked puzzled, but Adele and O’Brien seemed convinced.
“Certainly… The name is the first subjugation of the user, but I thought it was a bit empty compared to the quests I’ve taken so far.”
“But if that’s true… A Kaiju is a clever creature.”
As O’Brien and Adele nodded, Maya clicked her tongue.
“Hey. Do you guys believe that?”
“Then don’t you believe me?”
Pristan’s question made Maija shut her mouth.
To be honest. She thought it was plausible.
But it was only plausible.
It is an uncertain inference.
Because of that, you will receive the resentment of thousands of users and proceed with a phase skip that may even kill Sers residents?
“Gambling is too gamble…”
“How is it? I’ve done enough.”
“Ah?”
What is this again?
“So far, I poured all of my points into information and even shared it, so let’s live well together! Hehe~ I flattered everyone, hey, our Dre-nim, you did a good job. Please be a more supportive person~ Me. Hey, our Dre’s asshole haha, isn’t this the only reaction? “
It was true.
No, on the contrary, people showed trembling at knowing this.
It’s a story that he solved the information even though he knew how to treat the hukou.
“I thought we should solve that amount of information and live well together, but if you only look out for yourself, I will soon live for myself. Isn’t that okay?”
People’s faces shook.
Until now, the consumption of points was regarded as the spirit of sacrifice.
Dre was a man with the dignity to think so.
However, in reality, it was flattering as the users thought, and if we dig further, let’s see how far these bastards go. Was that what you were hoping for?
What’s even creepier is that they’re rather excited to see the attitudes of the users.
As if the restrictions had been lifted.
“…That’s free. If you forgive even grudges.”
“That’s fine too.”
Dre smiled brightly.
“If they come to a fight, I will accept it.”
Maiya was thrilled by the excitement, not the thick murderous intent Dre felt.
He sincerely wants to fight the users. He was hoping he might be able to kill them.
Maiya didn’t know, but the users had already broken Dre’s ‘rule of three’.
There were no more chances.
“Ah. We also asked the instructors for support for the Sers residents.”
Dre wasn’t rubbing his hands against the instructors for the users.
It was to protect Sers for this time.
Of course, if the situation does not go well, the users will also help.
“…Good, good. Okay. I don’t think anyone would listen to me, and since we decided to ride the same boat during the subjugation. Okay, I’ll follow you. When are you going?”
“Two hours later.”
“It’s fast. What’s good. Then me too…”
“Ah. Mr. Maya, please remain at the coordinates of the Demon King. I will move with Mr. Euclid, Reina and Mr. Poise.”
“? Why?”
“Why? Because your ability is optimized 1 to 1, in the sense of taking on the role of the Demon King of True Purgatory?”
Maiya closed and opened her mouth over and over again.
Well, it wasn’t that I didn’t understand it… But I still hated it.
I learned in many ways from a short friendship that this guy doesn’t talk nonsense, and that his insights on combat are surprisingly accurate… But it hurts.
This is because he wanted to run amok rather than waiting for the demon king who might come at any time.
Same for other users.
In other words.
The dissatisfaction of the Dre faction that the head office and the guide saw about Dre was a reaction to not being involved in ‘fun work’, not a complaint about profit.
In the first place They were people who were moved by Dre’s speech and attached to him.
They weren’t the ones who would betray them just because they couldn’t benefit from the main store.
And Dre suddenly took the applicants from the main store and skipped the phase. I went to the name of the operation, I will live for myself.
And now.
Dre’s idea worked nicely.
“Wow. Being the king of beasts is terrifying.”
Fortunately, even though they were sleeping far away one by one, everyone worked together and managed to catch them.
It would have been difficult without Poise and Reina, Dre smiled wryly as he gazed at the gigantic carcass of a giant giraffe and a quadrupedal gorilla.
Aaaaa!!
Five pillars of light soaring out of the darkness in the distance.
Dre laughed, recognizing that it was the magical energy of the kings of beasts.
“Now. What are the conditions for going to phase 8?”
“Get some rest.”
Poise said.
She looked tired for some reason.
It was because the king of beasts was incredibly strong.
Among the expedition corps that came with Dre, the only ones that were active were Dre and Reina.
Raina’s body is so strong, but in Dre’s case, she was active because she rarely fought, and Poise pinched that point with a fishy laugh.
“Unlike you, who last hit you from behind, we’re having a hard time.”
“Sorry.”
Dre readily admitted and said he was sorry.
Poise softened, bit down on his cigar, and said.
“Come to think of it, it’s strange. Why?
“Ah. That’s a bit complicated. Of course, I’ll give you more compensation, so please be patient.”
“Yeah… I’m a business partner, so I’ll have to put up with this.”
“I’ll listen to anything the contractor says!!”
Poise looked at Reina with cold eyes.
Why is this cheeky powerful kid following Dre so much? It was a feeling.
Very, what if Dre becomes an enemy later… Well. What can I do with his forces?
“But will you be okay?”
“What?”
“Sers. If I don’t go to help… Can they stop them? Those. Even to me, they look a little unanswered?”
Poise looked at the large army as if he were tired.
The large army of monsters advanced with a force that was incomparable to that of the past.
There are 5555 leader type monsters that enhance the monster’s power.
The number was reduced and reduced, and now the monsters, which numbered slightly over 40 million, now became an enormous force, with each individual going from A-class to ~S-class.
The leader type monster is at least S grade, and when it comes to the king of beasts, the grade cannot be measured.
In particular, the powers emitted by the kings of beasts were overwhelming.
The intensity that naturally spreads wind and flames.
Not just elements. It is a power that has the property of burning mana and Ryunar.
A power like a disaster that would be difficult to even approach.
Dre replied calmly.
“In order to stop it somehow, I asked for support from the instructors yesterday and gave ‘permission’ to the royal palace. I will endure well.”
“Ah. I did.”
Poise remembered what happened yesterday.
Instructor at Prunar Academy. And a request to Queen Eniris.
I asked the lecturers to buy time, and asked Queen Eniris to evacuate and trust the people that she would definitely solve the situation. And asked permission to ‘transform’ Sers.
Both of them accepted so easily.
However, the head instructor, Alfred, said with a big look in his eyes.
“I won’t be taken advantage of for as long as I like. The time has come for you to answer my questions.”
Dre only shrugged, but Blut’s anxious face was impressive.
“Let’s eat some corn and watch the situation.”
“I hate con-con.”
Dre and Rayna looked at Poise with oh my God faces.
The poise was at a loss for words when he saw Shin Jin-pae, who was far away, tearing open a corn cone and giving it to Dre.
“Eight fucking bastards!”
“I’ll kill him.
Pew! Aww!
There was an uproar on top of the castle.
If the tactic was to shoot magic bullets and infiltrate Sers from Phase 4 and turn them into demon beasts, now the demon beasts fly directly.
To be precise, they are stepping on the air and running without hesitation.
Besides, there’s a thump from far away. Thud. The kings of beasts approaching like an earthquake.
A strong typhoon blew from the wolf and blew the power of wind into the same canine beasts, and the king of beasts, the tiger, endowed the cats and monsters with the property of lightning.
Moreover, all of the attribute attacks were attacks that could burn mana or Ryunar, and the king of beasts itself gave off tremendous pressure, which was a privilege for users. And the skill’s effect was automatically weakening.
In other words.
I can’t stand it…!
“Lord, dying…! Aaah!”
“Shit…! Help here…!”
“I’m busy here too! Noah!”
It’s not a matter of blocking or not.
It took life and death!!
Even yesterday, users who fought monsters on equal or higher levels were being trampled upon.
All I could do was hold on.
Kururureureung.
Countless footsteps that seemed to shake the ground.
The rush of beast-type monsters.
Users pondered whether to retreat to the survival point.
But this momentum. In the end, it was clear that the monsters would invade all the way to the center.
Even if you want to run away from Sers, well. Will the magicians just leave it alone?
When I was wondering what to do.
[Indeed. You may need our help.]
A voice that thundered from the sky.
Principal Lenea’s voice.
[Please be active while preparing. Everyone.]
Jiing.
A huge warp opened in the sky.
And from that blue warp, dozens of human figures jumped down.
They were… Instructors.
Blut. Emily. Mullin. Alfred. I’m a reporter. Well… In addition to the school’s representative instructors, instructors with relatively low reputations like Yapleno also jumped into the battlefield.
The results of the instructors’ participation have been staggering.
Aaaaagh-!
The castle walls rose several times higher than before, and huge water-based cannons were installed and powerful defensive spells were engraved.
Instructors who preferred close combat roamed the battlefield, and the level was so strong that even the veteran users gathered here opened their mouths wide.
As if to prove that he was not an instructor at Pryunar Academy for nothing. Even the unnamed instructor overwhelms the monsters.
After finishing strengthening the walls, Blut and Gizare looked at each other and smiled.
“Haha. Vice-principal. Haven’t my skills become usable?”
“You are the one who makes the machine from the start… You are the best.”
Emily contemplated in front of her with her blank eyes and nodded her head.
“I get it roughly.”
And her witch power surges from her body.
The witch’s power had several consequences.
The thunderstorm and wind calmed down.
The monsters that were stepping on the air stumbled and then fell back to the ground.
The magic spears that were being shot stopped in the air.
Above all, the pervasive obstruction of perks has been significantly alleviated.
Even with their lack of intellect, the monsters looked at the witch knowing how appalling this phenomenon was.
The witch said calmly.
“I can’t last long on my own.”
“I will help.”
“Me too.”
Unknown instructors imbued Emily with her magic.
And… The energy emitted by the monsters began to greatly weaken.
“Hmm. I can keep it for a day or so.”
Truly the leading instructors.
Just their participation in the battle changed the landscape of the battlefield.
Now that it’s like this, it’s worth doing again… I want to pass, but there’s a thump from the other side. Thud. New kings of beasts who have not been seen before are walking.
Wild boar. As the pressure from the lion-shaped kings increased, the humans who wanted to fight back began to be pushed back somewhat.
“I’m a bastard who almost praised me!”
“Where’s that bastard…”
Tring!
[Gods are excited about the brave acts of users!!]
[Great service from now on!!]
[Quests that give countless shop points and experience are prepared!!]
[Please feel free to run amok!]
“…”
“…”
“…No. In this situation, it’s a quest and a nabal.”
The user who said that shut his mouth after seeing the quest sent to the god in charge.
His eyes experience. Then he ran through the store points and… Hmmm cleared his throat.
“Are you going to be beaten by the monsters like this?! Let’s go!!”
“Ohhh!”
“… Shit! Do you want to do more than just die!”
“The bastard who has the right to revive is the one who kills!”
In this situation, users are actively participating.
One who watched this situation from afar. Soo-ryun staggered in the form of an alter ego.
“…What the hell is going on?”
A situation occurred that could not be seen even with mind reading or the divine power of the priestess.
That can’t happen
If she can’t ‘see’ at all, it’s ridiculous that she changes more than she sees.
It’s been a long time since Su-ryun… It reminded me of a certain emotion.
That’s horror
And…
“…”
Su-ryun tried hard to suppress those feelings.
