Joo-seok snorted and lowered his hand, gazing at the melted flesh of a beast on the ground with indifference. The little girl rose to her feet as she witnessed the beast she summoned being obliterated and liquefied by the cold man.
A screen popped up beside Joo-seok: [The Aether of Destruction ability is leveled up from Level 5 to Level 6!] - [The Vision, ??? is praising you for the level up of your ability!]
The little girl trembled in sheer terror, clutching the grimoire that closed and fell into her hand. The melted flesh evaporated slowly as the man shifted his gaze to Min-beom, piercing him with his icy golden eyes.
"I've missed."
Joo-seok said with a flat expression, as if nothing could faze him or irritate him. He grabbed Min-beom by the collar and dragged him towards the gates that opened, revealing the Destiny's tower.
He tossed Min-beom onto the snowy ground like a ragdoll, making him let out a pained groan. Joo-seok delivered a vicious kick to his stomach, forcing him to let out a loud agonized grunt that made the little girl wince slightly as she watched the man walk towards the opened gates.
Bon-hwa ran to Min-beom's side, looking at him with a concerned expression.
[The character, Jeon Bon-hwa is worried about you.] A screen flashed in front of Min-beom in an instant as he groaned in pain, clutching his side, feeling a throbbing pain.
"Ahjussi… Are you okay?" Bon-hwa asked as she placed her hand on his stomach, her palm began to glow, Min-beom nodded weakly as he felt the warmth of the little girl's power.
The sharp throbbing pain in his stomach and his sides faded away as the little power healed him. He got up, feeling grateful to Bon-hwa as he ruffled her hair. "Don't worry, I'm fine, thanks."
"Don't mess with that guy, alright?" Min-beom cautioned her as she nodded slowly in understanding, "Okay, Ahjussi…" She murmured, bobbing her head as Min-beom let out a sigh of relief, glad that the little girl would listen.
Min-beom picked up his sword from the ground as he looked at the opened gates, where the Queen's tower loomed.
'Seems like that protagonist is planning to slay the Queen [Destiny]…' He sighed and walked towards the path, the little girl trailed behind him, feeling curious.
'Just like how the novel describes everything in this dungeon, it's accurate.'
Their feet sank into the snowy ground with every step they took, seeing the tower getting closer as they advanced, everything was engulfed in a cold blizzard. Min-beom couldn't help but feel a bit chilly, as if the effect was wearing off.
He opened his attribute screen and tapped the inventory section on the screen, seeing the Frost Silk's effect running out soon, he tapped the icon of the Frost Silk item as it materialized in his other hand.
He closed the screen and swallowed it, feeling the aftertaste and the sting in his neck but it subsided quickly. He didn't feel cold anymore now that he had the resistance.
Bon-hwa's eyes sparkled with curiosity towards the tower ahead of them, Min-beom gripped his sword, ready to swing it anytime when danger appeared. A screen flashed in front of them:
"[5 Hours left for this scenario.]" The screen announced as it vanished in a blink, Min-beom immediately started to sprint towards the tower as the little girl followed him,
'We don't have much time…'
The tower towered over them as they reached the entrance, the two pair of large doors were smashed open, it must've been Joo-seok's doing since there was supposed to be a barrier to the door.
'What timeline am I in? It's impossible that it's the first timeline, that bastard knows what to do.'
'He's already overpowered.'
They stepped inside the tower, seeing the stairs leading to the Queen [Destiny], Min-beom dashed upstairs as they heard a clash of swords, and a roar of fury. Joo-seok had already confronted the Queen of this dungeon.
Min-beom and Bon-hwa raced up the stairs as fast as they could, there was a huge door, leading to the throne room of the Queen [Destiny], there were a lot of noises coming from inside the room. Before he could open the door, a spear flew out of nowhere, barely missing Min-beom's head as the little girl gasped in fear.
'This spear…' Min-beom examined the spear, it was glowing as it dissolved.
'The Servant of this dungeon…!'
He spun around and saw a figure floating in the air, holding a spear in their hand. His eyes widened in astonishment and alarm, facing the servant of the Queen [Destiny].
"Do not thou dare enter."
The figure said as they showed their appearance, exactly the same as the novel that Min-beom had read. Goblin-like, tall, muscular structure and a handsome face that contrasted with its green skin and brown hair. He wore a clothing that exposed his muscular torso.
His name is Jang Soo.
'The loyal servant of the Queen [Destiny]...'
Min-beom couldn't help but gawk at him for a moment before shaking his head and clearing his throat. Jang Soo raised his eyebrow, eyeing him with curiosity and wariness.
"You do know… that someone's inside the throne room?"
Min-beom said as he clenched his sword, looking up at him. The little girl hid behind Min-beom. Jang Soo laughed as if he found it amusing.
"Yes, I do know yet that man, he granted me something what I crave for so long." He spoke and chuckled like a little child.
"And… What is that?" He asked, swallowing hard as he tightened his grip on his sword, he knew that Jang Soo was plotting something he wouldn't like.
"Freedom." Jang Soo said as a lot of spears materialized out of nowhere, aiming at Min-beom. His eyes widened as the spears shot at him.
Min-beom evaded every spear that came at him, shielding Bon-hwa in his arms, protecting her. The spears vanished as Jang Soo scoffed.
"Let me have some fun." Jang Soo said as he grinned wickedly, pointing his spear to Min-beom's head.
He spotted where Jang Soo was aiming his spear at as he leaped to the other side, escaping the spear. Jang Soo grew frustrated quickly as he gritted his teeth. "STOP DODGING WILL YA!?"
He bellowed, baring his fangs as he hurled another spear at Min-beom's head. Min-beom felt a surge of adrenaline as he saw the spear flying towards him, barely missing his ear.
He knew he had to find a way to fight back, or he would be skewered by the goblin-like servant. He looked around for an opening, hoping to catch Jang Soo off guard. But Jang Soo was relentless, throwing more and more spears at him with increasing speed and accuracy.
Min-beom felt his breath getting shorter and his muscles getting tired. He wondered how long he could last against this onslaught, he needed to do something.
"[4 Hours left for this scenario!]"