Vol 12 Chapter 7 (1/2)
ACT 7 Gateway Breakthrough!
[TL Notes: I had difficulty with the name of Shambala’s technique since they’re only one character in Korean which could have a lot of s Thus I just used the Korean pronunciation for it]
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Jjak-tung’s body was covered with a yellow slime
‘Slime’s Time!’ Yes, Ark wasn’t the only one with Slime’s Time anymore
Of course, the skill was created with the Vision scroll so the effects weren’t 100 but the rehabilitation members had also eaten the Slime’s Immortality Pills It invalidated physical attacks by 100 so it was perfect against the Nakujuks who couldn’t use ic
“But……”
Ark looked at Jjak-tung with confusion Jjak-tung’s intent was perfectly clear And it was the best way for now If Jjak-tung died then he would just lose soain He could take that penalty for the larger purpose But it was the process leading up to death Ark orried about, not the actual death
‘I hadn’t thought the incoive such a penalty’
The Slime’s Immortality Pill that the rehabilitation enuine’ product Normally it would take 118 hours to create the Sli 6 would require 708 hours! Instead of the version , the rehabilitationthe Vision scroll And only 70 of the original pill was appliedThe problerade Sliinable……and it was attached to the skills learnt
-You have learned the racial skill ‘Slime’s Time’Slime’s Time: Once a day, you can choose between two skills
It is possible to cover your body with a coating of slie will be 100 nullified However, there is a 100 chance that ic resistance decreasing by 100
(B grade product penalty: If you ingest an incomplete immortality pill and become covered with slime, your whole body will become sensitive and the pain felt when attacked will be amplified by 50 times)
You can call any type of slimes that exist within a 500 metre radius
(B grade product penalty: When ingesting an inconized your alliesInstead they will attack all users
It was a truly ridiculous penalty When attacked in New World, the most pain they would feel was a mild shock But this was x50 amplification
“I can’t use the ‘Slime’s Time’ skill”
Sharade product and saw the results There was no point in using the skill when the pain was a few tie cost if Jjak-tung and the others blocked the gateway for 10 minutes They would have to withstand worse pain than in reality
“For Jjak-tung hyung and the other hyungs to use Slime’s Time…”
‘Hyung-nims…!’
Ark sed his rising emotions and shouted
“I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure the mission is successful!”
It was a really desperate dash
‘Kekeke, I can’t miss such a fun scene’
The relationshi+p between Dedric and the rehabilitation ood Before he was a summon, Dedric had been bullied in the past Thus he was fixated on his status after growing a little bit
‘I’m an aristocrat of the Netherworld’ That was theto hi the number 2
Anyway, in the past Ark had officially declared Dedric was the number 2 so his obsession became even worse So naturally he treated Razak, Radun, Lariette and Buksil as his subordinates
“I’m a nobleman of the Netherworld and the number 2 I am the leader in Master’s absence!”
He acted like the leader whenever Ark wasn’t there It was a trivial thing but Ark recognized Dedric’s arrogance Anyhile Ark was in the Netherworld his pets had to remain summoned He could easily pack Radun and Razak away However, Ark often left Lariette alone In addition, he didn’t trust Buksil So Dedric was the cleverest a the people Ark had leftThat was the reason why Dedric’s nuo, a critical incident took place for Dedric Ark had been sworn in as the Commander of the Dark Brothers=Baran clan alliance
‘Wait, I’ Master? So I’ these thousands of allied forces? F-finally……I’ve co way! I’ve been rewarded for all my troubles!
The power crazy bat e mistake He revealed his true colours as soon as Ark wasn’t there
“Huhuhu, Master isn’t here so I’m the Commander of this army! I’ll tell you in advance but I’m not as kind as Master!”
Dedric flew around Ha At this point some people wanted to tackle hiht by Ark so none of the Baran dared to defy Dedric And Lariette and Buksil saw his behaviour as normal But Dedric was hot headed and crossed the limits
“Hey you guys, what are you doing?” (TL note: talking informally which is considered really rude in Korea)
Dedric talked like this towards the rehabilitation members The rehabilitation lared at him
“What? What did you say just now?”
‘Ugh, these guys……Why do their eyes look so murderous?’
Dedric thought for a moment that he had made a mistake But then he shook his head
‘Ah, no I can’t be scared During the siege in Nagaran, Master was always the captain These guys are Master’s uys are also below ’
“What’s this? Where are you staring? Are you acting defiant? You really want to die?”
Dedric had finally pressed the switch for a nuclear bomb And Dedric was literally flattened into a rice cake by the rehabilitation brothers He was set it
“Ugh You bastards…wait until I tell Master…you’ll die…”
“Ha? Is that so? Hey guys, this bat wants to be hit even more”
“Ouch, ouch! S-stop…stop hitting…no, no I forgive you…”
“Forgive us? Hah, his head has gone crazy from the pain”
“Ouch, ouch! Huk huk huk, it hurts Stop beating ive me”
In the end, Dedric was able to escape froroup assault with his entire body bruised
‘Huhuhu, it serves you right!’
Dedric had suffered froo so he felt pleasure as he saw Jjak-tung being beat up by the Nakujuk However, Dedric’s laughter gradually disappeared from his face
“Ugh, this is…it’s not a joke?”
“Heok, being led by the sword…it really feels like it”
“hell…I never thought it would be this bad……”
Jjak-tung, Yapsab and Tazza groaned The pain ainable It really felt like they were being stabbed or atheir skulls! Their health didn’t decrease by 1 but mentally they were in a critical condition
“Heok!”
Eventually Yapsab was unable to hold out against the pain and kneeled down
“No, steady yourself! Ugh, if we don’t survive…Ark and the Netherworld will be screwed!”
“I know!”
Yapsab clenched his teeth and slowed raised his trerabbed the Nakujuk’s ankles
“This fucking bastard!”
The group of Nakujuk hacked at Yapsab’s body
Although Yapsab screao
“Kuaaak Rehabilitation……the rehabilitation group…show your spirit!”
“We…for justice…can’t give up…no!”
“Ooh oh oh oh! Let’s show them our willpower!”
Jjak-tung staggered before roaring andpain and muttered
“Ku, don’t scream… For my allies…don’t fall……”
“It’s tough to endure…I’d rather sing…”
“Oh, that’s good… Hum, ku…okay…… Bodies of my comrades…heok, exceed…exceed…forward…forward…!”
Jjak-tung stared at the Nakujuk with bloodshot eyes and started singing aHis voice became even louder as he felt more pain Even the battle obsessed Nakujuk’s flinched and retreated a little bit
“T-that guy…I never realised he was like that…!”
Dedric stuttered as he watched the scene Dedric could no longer deride or laugh at the rehabilitation group It was like an 80s war fils
“dauys…why do they look so cool?”
‘Ya, what’s going on? Why isn’t surveillanceproperly?’
At that time, Dedric heard Ark’s voice in his ears
“Idiot! Now’s not the ti the enemies? Huk, I…I really can’t see in front of me because of my tears…”
‘Noisy, if we die here then don’t you think Jjak-tung hyung’s sacrifice will be for nothing? If you don’t coht now then I’ll kill you!’
“Sheesh, Master really doesn’t shed blood or tears!”
Dedric rubbed his eyes and wiped away his tears Then he looked at Jjak-tung still singing aand saluted
“You guys are true soldiers!”
It was a really nice atmosphere thanks to the music when Dedric’s eardrums trembled from Ark’s shout
‘Ya, do you really want to die? Why aren’t you flying right now?’
“Understood I understand! da from 3 o’clock!”
Dedric looked at Jjak-tung for a ain able to receive Dedric’s assistance with the enemies
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‘That’s the final gateway!’
Ark used Dark Dance to avoid the Nakujuk and headed towards the gateway He had no reason to fight against the Nakujuk If they fought then Ark’s group wouldn’t be able to reach the next checkpoint within 10 minutes and the Nakujuk would swarateas packed with buildings and houses Thus Ark’s group had to break through the s of building in order to get to the other side Bul-kkun and Ddeok-dae could rush and penetrate through the enemies while Shambala had footwork comparable to Dark Dance However, Lariette’s evasive skills were no match for the Nakujuk
‘It’s not possible’
Ark clicked his tongue and then carried Lariette
“I’m sorry But it’s the only way for now…”
“Ah, no I’m fine”
“Lariette-ni your mana”
“Yes…”
Lariette replied in a weak voice as her face became redder
“damn, one step too late!”
Bul-kkun and Ddeok-dae complained as they stared at Ark with envious eyes Honestly, there was nothing to be envious about It was a ga someone So naturally it becae of completion fell But if they lost their healer than the special attack corps would 100 be wiped out Even though it was a burden, it wasn’t possible to drop Lariette
“That’s it, let’s break through the last gateway!”
Sha the Nakujuk there Ageiron was a circular city built around the world tree If they passed through the final gateway then they would appear in front of the world tree There were no visible Nakujuk between the gateway and the world tree The world tree was a sacred place so the Baran hadn’t built any buildings around it
“The world tree will be there once we go inside!”
There was a gap in the roots of the world tree where only a few people could pass Yuzuria would no doubt be hidden inside it Ark ran carrying his ally and juateway, the size was large enough that 3 people were required to block it But the entrance of the world tree was sh to block it from the Nakujuk
“These guys went into the world tree!”
“Seize them, kill the bastards!”
Bul-kkun and Ddeok-dae turned around and stared at the Nakujuk rushi+ng towards the gateway
“Now it’s our turn”
“Huhuhu, if it’s for justice then we’re not afraid of death”
“Go Ark Slime’s Time, NO1!”
Thus Bul-kkun and Ddeok-dae threw their bodies to block the advancing enemy Thanks to their sacrifice Ark, Shambala and Lariette were able to enter the world tree
“…Let’s hurry up”
Ark ih the interior of the world tree Although he didn’t show it, Ark was inwardly grateful towards the rehabilitation a irreversible But it wasn’t an easy task to willingly go to an unpleasant death In addition, they had to suffer from brutal pain for 10 minutes
“You don’t deserve those hyungs”
“I think so too”
Ark answered with a laugh So they ran without looking back They had to revive the world tree within the next 10 minutes or the rehabilitationThey quickly reached the centre of the world tree
“This is the world tree…!”
Lariette looked around ide eyes The centre of the dead world tree was rotted with hollow ceilings The light of the full h the hole and illu chestnut like fruits In the centre a conspicuous bud was located with ht concentrated on it
“Lariette-nim, it’s fine now”
“Huh?”
Lariette looked confused at Ark’s words Then she blushed and quickly got off Ark Lariette had been held in Ark’s are (?) Ark felt hter as he walked towards the bud A sidrasil And it also had a nucleus
“Perhaps Yuzuria has a nucleus as well? Eh?”
Ark’s face showed perplexity as he lifted the bud As expected, a recessed pit was carved inside the bud But the important nucleus wasn’t there
‘What happened? Did the Nakujuk move it somewhere else?’
If that’s the case then the proble and a wooden sound was heard ArkThere were successive sounds like the as being broken with an axe The same situation repeated e presence It was a giant covered in wood, siround World! The black eyes eroup
“…How did huue?”
“Who are you? Are you Yuzuria?”
“Yuzuria?”
The wooden giant shouted and raised his fist
“These guys have co like this!”
Ka kwang!
He struck his fist and the whole rooe floated in front of Ark
-The boss urima’ has appeared
‘damn, I knew it I kneould be like this!’
Ark swore as he checked the information Ark had expected it thanks to his luck First he had been stabbed in the eye by a child and noas being blocked by a boss monster It was also a level 600 Nakujuk chieftain! He didn’t knoooden monster became a chieftain but the situation was quite troublesome
‘There’s approximately 8 minutes leftCan we defeat the boss monster in that time?’
He honestly didn’t think it was possible If it was Ark alone
‘……I’m not alone!’
Ark ith Shambala, who had conquered the Evil Silrion arena with him as Blue Sword And they also had Lariette to recover and assist The users gathered were those with 3 hero professions Although it was iainst 1 for a boss ainst 1 if he included Dedric and Razak? Huhuhu, there was a possibility that they could defeat it
‘The problem is that the time limit is 8 minutes……’
“Master danger!”
Then Dedric’s voice shook his eardru He was surprisingly niiant as 10 ed to avoid Wigurima’s punch It smacked into the floor and the whole space shook
‘The attacks are strong but its movements are pretty slow No matter hoerful it is, we can still beat it It won’t be that difficult to hunt it’
That’s what Ark was thinking
Syusuk, syu syu syu su suk!
Why did vines suddenly enter the ground when Wiguried froined! Ark rotated his body agilely andThe trunk changed its angle and shot forward like a snake In addition, every time he moved the branches would stretch out like a net around Ark Then it ed to pierce his side
-You have received a critical hit 700 dae!
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‘Huk, this, this is……?”
Ark couldn’t understand as happening And he didn’t have time to think about it