After the arcana flooded reality.
The symbol of Korea has become the 'Wizard's Tower'.
"Yes, I am now in front of the Wizard's Tower!"
"wow. how many meters is that? That something like that happened overnight."
"Wait, aren't those supernovae? Threatening the rankers?!"
Wizard's Tower.
Sanctuary of all wizards.
A place that also played an important role in Arcana.
After such a tower of wizards rises in Seoul.
The ripple effect that followed was hard to put into words.
[Magic tower effect? Rankers flock to Korea.]
[Wizards of the Mage Tower, "We only seek new knowledge. I want a friendly relationship."]
[Popular Magic Tower Tour... … 3,000% surge in tourists compared to last year]
"Why did you come to Korea? Of course it's because of the Magic Tower. From long-distance teleportation to enchanting. There are a lot of services available at the Mage Tower. So, our Shining Guild is planning to stay in Korea for the time being."
The world's best, Shining Guild has established a branch in Korea.
Following the Shining, large guilds from around the world also settled in Korea.
The huge taxes they pay are basic.
As the number of players increased, it was only natural that the damage caused by monsters would decrease.
The future of Korea is getting brighter day by day!
But it wasn't just the Magic Tower that came over from Arcana.
Besides, where there is light, there is also darkness.
'shit. Even if I become a player, am I going to be a maid?'
'I wanted to be successful like that too!'
'i envy you. I'm so envious that I want to kill myself because my stomach hurts.'
Yes, the devil lived hiding in that darkness.
"At first, it was difficult to adapt. The more you look at it, the better it is for us devils to act than the Arcana Continent? Envy, jealousy, pessimism, and all kinds of negative emotions never stop!"
In this kind of environment, it's only a matter of time before I become a high-ranking demon.
"Someday I will be like the demon lords… … !"
A low-level demon, an imp, licked his lips with an ecstatic expression.
The guy caught his prey.
It was five players.
"Let's do these guys this time."
I think of the kites I killed while playing with them yesterday.
It was very nice to hear the desperate cry.
Those who looked more immature than those cubs seemed like easy prey.
*
Only five of me.
'Is it fortunate though?'
After all, there was no law that only high-level players had to awaken.
There were many job postings in the community looking for players of a similar level to themselves.
Because solo is dangerous.
Besides, this is reality.
If you die, it's not game over, it's over.
means death.
"I see you there. crack."
The place where the finger is pointing is the subway exit.
It was still rush hour, so the crowd was quite large.
If I hadn't written my resignation letter, would I have been there?
As I thought about that, I reached the exit before I knew it.
… … This is how players see it.
Cracks visible only to the player's eyes.
I saw a 'membrane' blocking the subway exit.
Office workers who break through the barrier and head to the platform.
As you can see, ordinary people were not affected by the rift.
Thanks to that, society can run as it does now.
[Gnoll's Underground Warehouse]
[Recommended level: Lv35~40]
[Collapse progress: 19.8%]
'I can see crack information too.'
When the collapse progress reached 100%, the rift collapsed and the monster was released into reality.
In the early days after the Cataclysm.
When neither the player nor the knowledge about the rift was lacking, the rift collapsed and the monsters were often released.
The human casualties caused by it were unspeakable.
Because of the sacrifice, the current players were able to attack the rift without any restrictions.
A crack is a ticking time bomb.
Because only the player could access it.
"If you look at the progress, there may be players who entered first. Let's do our best though! Come on, just smoke a cigarette. I will enter in exactly five minutes."
… … Are you a little nervous?
It is an unavoidable reaction.
Yes, I was an ordinary office worker until a few days ago.
It's because I'm going to hunt monsters that I didn't even have to sell right away.
It's natural to be nervous.
'I want to be glad again at times like this.'
But it was only because of the mood.
That's because I didn't feel the slightest shiver in my body.
A very upright neck.
A shoulder that has not shrunk in the slightest.
A clear gaze with confidence.
… … You were a nobleman on the subway.
It doesn't look like a player entering the rift for the first time today.
Think positively.
There's nothing good about being nervous.
Besides, wasn't it the party you joined thinking that it was your first experience?
[Recommended level: Lv35~40]
My current level was 55.
No matter how much demon hunters have mediocre stats, the level difference is 15... … . That there is no need to be scared.
"Come on, then shall we go in?"
"i look forward to!"
"Let's struggle together!"
It seemed like five minutes had passed.
Party members who raise their morale.
only three sisters
Even those older sisters are all juniors.
In order to survive as a neutral country in the sisters' war, there are several bowls of food that have been eaten since childhood.
I was loved by my bosses for that jjambab.
I also opened my mouth to lighten the mood.
in a very noble voice.
"I have you, so you have nothing to worry about."
… … Wait, who cares who?!
But I couldn't contain the empty words.
"… … yes?"
Shit, I can see the party members startled.
I'm going to embarrass myself at this point and go back, really.
Grandfell, it's my bloody dark history.
.
.
.
There is a saying that if you stay still, you will go even halfway.
You'd better keep your mouth shut.
That was my conclusion.
Soon after entering the rift, a changed landscape caught my eye.
Commuting to and from work, the subway I saw every day.
I felt a sense of incongruity somewhere.
Nam Cheol-min, the leader of the party ahead of him, clicked his tongue.
"The escalator is rusty, so I have to walk. Oh, there are a lot of stairs here... … . Just think of it as warming up and let's go down!"
At that, I look at the escalator.
Really?
Rusty Escalator.
A damp, unpleasant smell wafted from the other side of the basement.
Even the occasional howl of the beast.
'Is this the cry of Knoll?'
Indeed, under the influence of the rift, the subway seems to have changed into a suitable environment.
Only the player had access to the ruined subway station.
Of course, when the rift collapses, the real subway will change to look like this.
"Get your equipment soon."
"Looking at the cold entrance, I guess there was a party that entered first?"
"It certainly seems so. But, you don't have to worry about anything. Maybe it's because this is a transfer station, so it's pretty big, right? If you choose your route well, you should be able to hunt without overlapping with other parties."
It was also good to find a party.
If I had come alone, I would have been a fool.
I opened my inventory and checked my equipment.
'… … Should I consider this fortunate?'
Level 55.
It may be a low level now, but at the time it belonged to a fairly high level.
It was not easy to obtain equipment at the time.
But who was I in the past?
The middle school two who lived in style and died in style.
I vaguely recall the memory of investing my pocket money to get nice equipment.
Anyway, thanks to the foam saeng foam company, the level of my current equipment belongs to a fairly luxurious axis.
[Masterpiece of an unknown blacksmith: Silver Dagger]
[Rating: Rare]
[Limit: Lv.50]
[Effect: Gives additional damage to Undead and Demons.]
[Description: This is a masterpiece of a blacksmith who has excellent skills but lacks reputation.]
Among them, this dagger remains in my memory.
I remember buying it at an auction house for a very high price... … .
As stated in the description, it was a piece of equipment made by a blacksmith player who was very famous at the time.
I don't know who you are, but if you've continued to play Arcana, you'll have become a very famous blacksmith by now.
'That's not what's important.'
… … So you only have one weapon?!
This is a disaster.
Silver weapons had very poor durability.
Every time he hunted, his durability decreased and he remembered vividly that a considerable amount of gold was spent on repairs.
It was gold back then, but now it was said that cash is out!
There was a bow, but only five arrows.
It was all silver arrows.
I can't even use silver arrows in the yard where I'm worried about durability.
I made a quick decision.
'I should go in the direction of fighting as little as possible.'
At least until we get a new weapon.
[You have entered Gnoll's Underground Warehouse - Grocery Store.]
The only new weapons here are the crude weapons used by the gnolls.
Still, using it is better than using a wasteful silver weapon.
'Because there is still a level gap.'
Having judged that, I regretted it once the battle began.
'… … The real Lee Ho-yeol bastard!'
No matter how cool the silver weapon is.
Was it that hard to pack a practical weapon?!
"Rurrling!!"
Dog man, Knoll.
The guys in real life were much faster and smarter than what we saw in Arcana.
Did you get used to the subway?
They attacked us by using the landmarks of the complicated subway station.
Shusuk-!
Arrows flew from the blind spot.
The sorceress who barely escaped, Seo Jeong-yeon, shouted.
"An archer to play! I hid behind a vending machine over there!"
Somehow, the division of roles was better than our party.
I looked towards Nam Cheol-min.
'… … Do you party like this these days?'
I didn't hear it myself, but Nam Cheol-min's class was a tank.
The large shield and plate armor prove it.
But why?
Rather than protecting the party, Nam Chul-min was in a state of breaking away from the ranks.
'I don't know, but the situation isn't good.'
A situation where I can't afford to eat.
Mage Seo Jeong-yeon was the only ranged dealer in our party.
As she said, I looked toward the vending machine.
Indeed, there were two archers to play behind the vending machine.
'The arrow is being reloaded.'
Is this your chance?
I try to roll my head.
yes, it's a chance
Gnoll archers have terrible melee combat skills.
If you defeat them, you might be able to steal the arrow.
But wasn't it the same for me that my fighting power was terrible?
Besides, this side has been fighting like this for the first time in 10 years.
Another angle-
But that kind of worry is pointless.
I was walking leisurely.
There was plenty of room in my gait.
As if no one could even approach me.
He was walking toward an archer who would play proudly.
Yes, I was considering all the variables and risks in my head.
The body was honest.
I wasn't nervous at all.
No, to be precise, to be frightened by a group of gnolls.
The confidence of Grandfel that was overlaid on me was so great.
"Hey, are you there? It's dangerous! No weapons... … ?"
Suddenly, it seemed as if Seo Jeong-yeon shouted in her ears.
But I didn't hear the end.
Maybe I didn't hear
I couldn't tell if Seo Jeong-yeon was blurting her words.
"Kreureung!!"
with fangs exposed.
Two hostile gnolls.
Another angle-
After I approached them lightly.
Another angle-
I hit the bridge of the noses of the two guys with my fist.
In that series of movements, I felt a sense of elegance beyond composure.
There was not even the slightest shake in my vision.
I said.
"It looks like you haven't been disciplined enough."
As if you were scolding your hunting dog.
"I don't like it, but just in case."
It's looking down from a high place.
It was the attitude of a high-handed aristocrat.
"Corporal punishment is also necessary."
… … Crack, crack!!