Episode 53
Double dungeon, Temple of the Phoenix.
The top, the 50th floor.
The dungeon's owner, the Phoenix, revealed its true power.
The place where the power was directed was Taehyun.
Indiscriminate attacks were being launched.
Taehyun, who has not yet decided to use 'predation', is just running around looking for an opportunity.
It was impossible to inflict any serious injuries.
The 50-story temple was destroyed and shook as if a huge earthquake had occurred.
The shock was even felt by Ayoung, who was unconscious in the corner.
'Umm… ?'
The ground was shaking.
Ayoung opened her eyes late.
Quang. Quang.
A series of explosions was heard right nearby.
'battle… sound?'
I felt a gap in consciousness.
Her mind was blank for a moment, but her eyes quickly came back to life.
Ayoung stirred and moved her body.
No, I tried to move.
"What is this?"
I could see magical chains binding my body.
In addition, the effect of the skill was evident in the lack of feeling in my hands and feet from the neck down.
Taehyun appeared in her panicked mind.
The lack of feeling in her arms and legs was probably due to Taehyun's skill 'paralysis', and the chains binding her body were clearly a skill she did not know about.
"her. "You used a skill on me that you wouldn't even use on monsters."
I expected that Taehyun might have another hidden skill.
I never thought that the target would be myself.
She looked at the ceiling of the temple and sighed.
To think that he, the head of the 4th guild, was like this because he was under the mental control of a monster.
'I'm going crazy with embarrassment.'
If this fact became known to the public, it was clear that those who looked down on her because she was a woman would bite her like wolves.
That thought didn't last long.
Kwaaang.
An explosion sounded again.
The ground shook all the way to where she was.
Due to the impact, my body shook and I was able to look towards where Taehyun was.
and.
I was speechless at the sight of the monster that came into view.
"That… ."
S-class monster Phoenix. Even a phoenix clad in blue flames with a special ability called mind control.
Although it was a rare enough monster, its current appearance was completely different from before it lost its mind.
The body, which was already small, has now become so large that it is difficult to look up.
Its size was enough to make its presence felt even in a huge temple.
Grumbling. Grumbling.
Blue flames continuously spit out from its large mouth.
There was a new model moving quickly underneath it.
A dagger called Talisman.
It was Taehyun, with dark red magic flowing from that dagger.
"no way… Grand Phoenix?"
Ayoung has been confident ever since she entered the double dungeon.
Her expression darkened for the first time.
It was because I was reminded of information I had recently collected overseas.
Night Walker was the best intelligence agency in New Korea, and one of the leading intelligence guilds among world-class guilds.
Information about the Abyss that players cannot help but use.
It was especially important for collecting and handling information there.
Taehyun in his previous life was a porter and didn't know.
Top rankers like Ayoung, who handle information, discovered one thing in common while fighting countless monsters in the Abyss.
Unlike monsters with limited grades, they are exceptionally strong and possess the danger of mutations.
Among them, they call it Grand to distinguish it from other monsters and add + to the normal grade.
Although it is imperfect, it is recognized as being comparable to the next level of monsters.
The monster I see right now was like that.
It's an absurd size for an ordinary phoenix.
To Ahyoung, it looked clear that it was the Grand Phoenix, or in the Oriental style called Phoenix.
S+ grade monster.
Although it is imperfect, it is an entity that can be placed in the category of SS-class monsters.
"Why is that guy here… ."
No, it wasn't like her to assume something that had already happened.
He was able to mentally control even the dragon race, which had high magic resistance.
As if that wasn't enough, it has now grown in size and is unleashing incredible firepower.
Just by looking at it at a glance.
It seemed like the five S-rank rankers had to come together to hunt stably.
'It makes sense for Taehyun to be the tank and me to be the dealer. There is no other way to avoid mental control... .'
The moment when Ayoung completed her plan.
Suddenly.
Taehyeon's talisman cut down the Grand Phoenix and passed by.
A blue flame that immediately regenerates wounds that would be fatal to an ordinary S-class monster.
Contrary to expectations, Taehyun was doing well against Grand Phoenix.
Suddenly, an interesting thought passed through Ayoung's mind.
'Hmm… Shall we watch this a little longer?'
Ayoung watched the battle between the player and the monster with narrowed eyes.
'Stone Skin'. 'Stealth'. 'paralysis'. 'The spirit of the knight king'. 'Chains of bondage'.
Except for the 'Knight King's spirit' obtained from the Death Knight Lord, these are skills equivalent to grades D~A.
Due to Taehyun's improved abilities, he was showing as much power as an S-class player.
Taehyun, holding the talisman in reverse, succeeded in disrupting the attack with his flashy movements.
The blade surrounded by magic aimed at the eyes of the Grand Phoenix.
at the same time.
The fireball spit out by the Grand Phoenix passed Taehyun and flew towards Ayoung.
'Huh?'
I was momentarily taken aback by the unexpected spark.
Susssut.
Taehyun closed the distance in an instant, flipped Ayoung over, and then leapt.
"What are you doing? "If you come to your senses, you should talk."
Quang. bang. Kwaaang.
Taehyun said while dodging the attacks that continued to pursue him.
"huh? Ahaha. Thanks to you, I survived. "Can you please untie this for me?"
"If you let me go. "Is there a guarantee that you won't be subject to mind control again?"
Ayoung smiled awkwardly at the indifferent look in her eyes.
"don't worry. Because I also brought buff potions. "If you eat that, you'll be fine for a while."
"Buff… ."
Her words reminded me of a skill I had forgotten.
Taehyun opened the status window and quickly activated the party system.
and.
[Skill Lord's Heart (B) has been used. All party members' abilities increase by 10. Time limit is 10 minutes. 9 minutes 59 seconds… .]
Ayoung's expression changed as if she was surprised at the message that came to mind.
'Surely he even had buff skills?'
Strength is 10. Stamina is 10. Speed is 10. Magic power is 10.
Like other skills.
This time, the effect was just as good as that of an S-class awakened person.
'There are only six skills identified… As expected, it was a good idea to invest in you.'
Unlike the situation where she was being chased, a smile appeared on Ayoung's lips.
"As much as you rested, you should at least act as bait."
Kwaaang.
After avoiding another flame, Taehyun released the 'chains of restraint' and 'paralysis' that had been placed on her.
It looks like they are about to make a range attack.
It was the moment when magical power gathered in the mouth of the Grand Phoenix.
Coo!
Taehyun used the 'Knight King's spirit' to hinder the movement.
Quang!
Ayoung used the 'Amazone's spirit' to explode the magical power that had been gathering in the guy's mouth.
Half of the face was damaged.
Grumbling.
High-speed playback.
With blue flames, the Grand Phoenix quickly regained its original appearance.
Taehyun, who was watching, shook his head.
Ayoung's explanation followed belatedly.
Along with the meaning of the name 'Grand', it means that the guy in front of you should not be viewed as an ordinary S-class monster.
'Please tell me that quickly.'
An S+ grade monster that attacks based on its regenerative power.
Considering his fighting power.
'It would be difficult without predation.'
It was difficult to inflict damage beyond that regeneration speed with only the main skill.
Naturally, I couldn't help but think of 'predation'.
'Should I use it here?'
I was worried.
If you use Predation against the Grand Phoenix in its current, fresh state, there is no way to prevent the same thing from happening before.
At that time, Ayoung stepped forward.
This was because I judged that I had seen all of Taehyun's hidden cards.
"… … ?"
In front of Taehyun, who expresses doubt.
"You could say it's in return for letting me fight alone. "I'll show you something good too."
Ayoung took out her hidden card.
* * *
There is a concept of runaway in skills.
wee.
A type of Berserker state that can exert extraordinary power by regurgitating magical power.
It usually happens when an awakened person overly activates a skill, and because it can cause permanent damage to the body, everyone is reluctant to do so.
But what if you could arbitrarily control that power?
Such as using unregistered skills.
Rankers, who were taking a multifaceted approach to increase their power, became interested in 'runaway' and a study was conducted.
Ayoung was also one of them.
His S-rank skill 'Amazon's Awesomeness'.
Right now, it is one of the strongest powers in the new Korea, but it was a time of rapid change.
She did not neglect training to avoid being left behind.
That's why I was able to strengthen my body through magical power and control my runaways.
Fazizik. Pajijijik.
The magic power wrapped around Ayoung's body created sparks.
The body surrounded by strong fine muscles became even more massive.
She, who focused on speed and magic control, bulked up to a body that only a tanker-type awakened person would have.
If the equipment I was wearing didn't have the characteristic of being infinitely elastic, it wouldn't be surprising if it exploded.
"Whoa~"
After completing the change, she let out a small breath.
"You can stay in this state for 1 minute. "If I can't finish it in the meantime, I'll leave the rest up to you."
Without even a chance to reply.
Ayoung's new brother has disappeared.
It was fast enough for Taehyun, who was mesmerized by the change, to miss it.
'It was this power.'
Taehyun's gaze turned to Ayoung, who started the battle late.
One of the Grand Phoenix's wing ridges was being torn apart by bare hands.
A female warrior truly worthy of the name Amazoness.
That wasn't all.
When the skill was used, an explosion occurred in the torn area.
Grand Phoenix started playing late.
That was enough time for Ayoung to rip off another wing.
Grumbling.
Soaring blue flames enveloped her body.
Chii Iik. Cheeik.
Heat penetrated through the magic wrapped around my body.
Part of the unique item she wore melted.
"Tch."
I left the wing I had torn off as if I was regretful.
Ayoung fell from the Grand Phoenix.
Blue flames began to rain from the sky.
She didn't mind and dug in again.
The Grand Phoenix, which had not fully recovered, screamed.
Grumbling. Grumbling.
Thump thump thump thump.
The pillar of flame rising ahead trapped her.
Just one minute like this.
The blue flames of the Grand Phoenix will melt her without a trace.
The moment you think like that.
Quang!
Kwaang!!
Kwaang!!!
[…] … !!]
Ayoung swung her fist at the pillar.
Incredible strength and speed.
at last.
Kwaaaang!!!
The pillar that failed to block ten times collapsed, allowing Ayoung to escape.
Chi profit. Chii Iik.
The blue flames of the Grand Phoenix tried to block the approach.
Ayoung, who had already gained momentum, no longer cared.
Percussion.
She leapt with her head raised and her fists clenched.
and.
A scene reminiscent of the Hulk in the movie unfolded before my eyes.
Kwaang!!!
The body of the Grand Phoenix fell to the ground after being hit directly on the head.
Quang!!
Quang!!
Quang!!
Ayoung's two fists began to crush the Grand Phoenix's head without stopping.