Stuck in The Tower

Episode 758: Preparation

: The southern exploration has ended.

The achievements so far have been impressive, and although we haven’t eliminated them, we have also blocked a high-level monster.

especially.

“The movement of worshipers is unusual.”

“The prediction was correct. “They say there are traces of worshipers on the other side as well.”

It was discovered that worshipers act with purpose.

They must have prepared for it for a long time, providing all kinds of support.

Ophelia also realized this fact.

“I heard that those who went to the east engaged in combat with the worshipers.”

“I chased after you, but I retreated after discovering a strange creature of a type I had never seen before, right?”

“I have no idea how many concepts I have solved.”

“There are rumors that some strange entities seem to have followed their control.”

Exploration teams heading to other areas also detected abnormalities.

It wasn’t all good news, especially that one.

‘Control a strange body.’

That part got stuck.

Those who are contaminated with concepts are not beings that can be controlled.

Even objects that move with will act based on the concepts they possess.

There is a high possibility that it was induced to some extent or that some kind of transaction was made.

Haven’t you already experienced it once?

“The world is just me. “That guy also deviated from his path and came towards us.”

“It was strange. “Usually he goes to his own place.”

It was an abnormal phenomenon, but I could see a solution.

“Perhaps some of his admirers were still provoking him. They sent that worshiper our way. “The strange body would have arrived on its own.”

As a miler who has gone on countless expeditions, he gave his opinion right away.

I think the same thing.

“Because there were numbers from the beginning. “There is a high possibility of that happening.”

“Even a monster will chase after the guy who provoked him.”

“In fact, how we controlled the numbers is more important than what was sent our way.”

surely.

Based on what is known, it would have been endlessly divided, but the number was maintained at an appropriate level.

You have to admit what you have to admit.

“They have the upper hand in knowledge about monsters.”

“There aren’t many areas where we have an advantage.”

It’s just like Nyangfun said.

In some ways, the more you look at it, the more there is no advantage.

There are kingdoms that are more prosperous and know more about strange things, and even the rulers are there.

It’s even more surprising that it’s still holding on.

Is it right to hold on?

‘It seems like they just left it there.’

Maybe the system intervened.

No matter what, it would be impossible to hand over the entire 99th floor to the worshipers.

If you do that, the difficulty itself increases too much.

Unless that too.

“Is there a reason they didn’t come out?”

There might have been some other special reason.

Although each floor has a different concept and purpose, one feature is common.

test.

We somehow made our way up, putting the climbers at risk.

In the process, each person’s individuality, characteristics, and titles were created.

‘I grew up.’

So what about this place?

No matter how you think about it.

“They don’t have complete control over their concepts either.”

Lots of concepts.

The intention was to gain experience with those who have existed so far and have concepts that will appear in the future.

Plus a chance to get the concept.

Another power that went beyond the title of authority and skill was worth it.

The cost of failure?

‘If it’s cheap, you just die and leave the tower.’

If you eat expensively, it becomes a strange thing.

Needless to say, the worst thing is to become a piece of chaos.

It’s better to just end up as a monster because if you become a fragment of chaos, you’ll return to your own world and lead the world to destruction.

While killing all the people he met at the relationship tower outside.

Thought.

What should we do to avoid destruction?

At the beginning of the climb, I was so focused on surviving that I didn’t have time to think.

I thought the answer was for a lot of strong hunters to appear in the mid-game.

By the second half.

‘Fragments of chaos. We have to stop that.’

I decided that this was the key.

Lilka and Kilderes.

In the end, they were unable to stop all the fragments of chaos.

It’s probably the same reason why Feline didn’t climb to the 100th floor.

A being of destruction that creates the strongest people of that era out of materials.

It is a structure that even feels malicious.

Here again a question arises.

‘Why did Felain open the portal?’

There must be a reason.

To settle a kingdom of worshipers in one place?

Is that really the whole reason?

This person only cleared up to the 99th floor in the first place.

The front and back do not match.

It doesn’t matter whether we attack this place or not…

“Ah.”

Thoughts passing through my head.

Is it true that Feline has really given up on attacking the 99th floor?

If that were the case, I wouldn’t have made any arrangements for the next one.

He wanted to attack the 99th floor.

However, he couldn’t clear it.

no. I retreated because I shouldn’t have attacked.

As time goes by, for those who can climb to the 100th floor even though they couldn’t do it themselves.

At least in my opinion, that was the closest to the correct answer.

‘There must be a reason why you didn’t go up to the 100th floor.’

The point was this.

What do you need to go up?

At least I have grounds to climb to the 100th floor.

‘Because TOP wants me.’

Whether that meets the conditions Fellain had in mind is a separate matter.

What about other people?

Especially.

‘I think Ophelia will rise somehow.’

This part is at stake.

Does she know this?

Unfortunately, I couldn’t go further with my thoughts.

Timing to finish exploring the south and move west.

“It’s an ambush!”

Because Mylar screamed.

It’s called an ambush.

“Worshipers.”

“It was time to show up.”

It meant they showed up.

“Damn, I can’t believe you noticed already.”

“I told you to hide properly!”

“It’s not our problem. “Aren’t you great at searching over there?”

As the saying goes, Myler discovered the ambush before it even reached its hiding place.

There was a reason why I was the expedition leader.

“The number is 12. Umm. “I think there’s also a concept weapon that I showed you last time.”

I never thought they would check not only the numbers but also the equipment.

Thanks to this, work became easier.

He immediately tried to take out his weapon, but Kellen stopped him.

“The fact that they ambushed us means that our location has been exposed. “We take turns fighting.”

“Cultists will continue to appear in the future.”

Everyone says there is no need to fight.

The idea was to save stamina by taking turns fighting.

“If it’s not a monster, I can use my strength too!”

“It’s worth it as long as you’re careful with that concept weapon.”

Tsumra and Myler, who could not use much power against the monster, can also participate in the battle.

Moreover, this time, Sexy Guy joined the group, increasing their power.

“Let’s fight two at a time. Add more if necessary.”

“If possible, please only assist milers.”

“That’s right. “You are the only professional searcher here.”

“I wanted to relax a bit, but there’s nothing I can do about it.”

okay.

This roughly concludes the distribution.

“I’ll go this time!”

“Uuuuuchcha! I will go too, brother. “I’m feeling sick because I’ve been locked up for a while.”

Tsumra and Sexy Guy, who had no special roles, came forward.

Two at most.

The expressions of the worshipers are crumpled as if they are dumbfounded by the sight.

“There are degrees of ignoring it.”

“Let’s get rid of it quickly. That way, those guys will also feel like they missed something.”

Perhaps because they are the ruling force of the 99th floor, they are full of confidence.

Well, if I think it’s going to be dangerous, I’m planning on joining the war.

“Would you like to take a look first?”

I looked at Sexy Guy and Tsumra running forward.

Is it to make up for what has been like a tumbleweed for so long?

Or maybe my original personality came out when it wasn’t supposed to.

Tsumra rose into the air on the wind and spread out both hands.

“Hehehe! Freeze, you bugs!”

-Kwa-ga-ga-ga-ga-gang!

-Ugh!

A quick wind turns into a storm.

Then came the fierce cold.

The water droplets turned into blades of ice and poured down.

“He’s a fucking wizard!”

“Put down a shield! “Either set it on fire!”

“What are you doing without sniping?”

In an instant, the entire area was turned into an ice field.

It was an added bonus that the wounds that had been cut and pierced by the ice blade suffered from frostbite and necrosis.

“Sniping doesn’t work!”

“crazy? “The lights went out?”

Thanks to the swirling ice, even the arrows and bullets flying towards him could not reach him.

The sight of even the burning flames being extinguished was truly amazing.

“transfer. Even though he has that kind of skill, he can’t catch a monster. Is this right?”

“Now I see that he was a very talented friend.”

“…I think he looks great anymore.”

On the other hand, what about Sexy Guy?

“Ugh. Ugh! “It’s really cold.”

In the meantime, he took off his top and was moving forward into the storm.

Are you really sane?

Tsumra also looks embarrassed.

It’s the same as taking off your clothes in this temperature.

Because the magic he used did not discriminate between allies and enemies.

“What body?”

-Ting. T-di-di-ding!

The ice that pierced the worshipers bounced away.

Are there people who become stronger the more they take off their armor?

If someone else had said it, I would have said it was some bullshit, but since I’m seeing it for myself, I have nothing to say.

“Come cold! Blade! Sexy guy Kim Jung-hyun doesn’t hide like a coward!”

He raised his arms again and roared.

“You’re crazy.”

“They say we’re all gathering together, indeed.”

“Don’t get involved with me.”

I feel a little sad about Nyangfun’s line drawing.

You too are strange.

It was unfair, but a person with a big heart should understand.

-Kwachang! Kaaaang!

-Bajajajajag!

Tsumra freezes it and Sexy Guy breaks it.

A solid combination of mechanics and effects.

The two surprisingly fit well together.

The worshipers also struggled, saying they would not be taken lightly, but that was okay.

“It’s a bit one-sided.”

“The people who came out on the expedition team are all elite.”

“That is correct.”

Those who did not prove their skills could not be selected as an exploration team.

In terms of average skill, it is higher than that of a worshiper.

There’s no way the guys ambushing there are important forces.

If they were that good, wouldn’t they have left them in the outskirts like this?

‘There’s nothing to see around.’

I never felt anything extra until the end of the fight.

Are these really the only ones?

Than.

“How many of them did you have to spread?”

“If you see it in a place like this, you can guess it has spread its cultists before.”

I nodded.

I could feel that they were determined to attack me.

‘It won’t be easy.’

There has to be something to create more variables here as well.

Even if we fight at the same level, it is clear that we will be pushed back due to the difference in weight class.

We need to discuss this with Ophelia…

“Hmm? Per Ophelia.”

Just then, Ophelia contacted Nyangfun.

Is there anything else to say?

Nyangpun’s expression hardens little by little.

I don’t think it’s good news.

“what’s the matter?”

“The capital was attacked.”

Speaking of the capital.

“A kingdom without a king?”

“ok. “I wonder if a new kind of monster or something strange has come with it!”

The foundation for establishing a kingdom.

A place that has been the basis for NPCs to gather strength against worshipers.

This means one thing.

The idea is to destroy the very conditions under which one can fight.

At the moment, all the high-quality human resources are gone.

in short.

“Robbing an empty house. “These guys are coming in a shameful way.”

It seems like they chose a dirty but effective method.

But don’t worry.

“I knew that might happen a long time ago.”

NPCs with strong bones.

A climber who climbed to the 99th floor and Ophelia, who prepared for the 99th floor before even reaching this place.

The expedition team was not sent out ignoring the possibility that the capital could become dangerous.

There are some things I have prepared.

“So, do you want to blow it up?”

“a little bit.”

-Taaak.

I snapped my fingers.

[Time Bomb (SSS) Lv.10+]

Before leaving, I planted some time bombs on the way to the capital.

I’m not just trying to have fun with this.

A time bomb is a kind of detonator.

The target to explode is.

Concepts buried together next to it.

-Gooooooo!

What’s the point if you just pile up the concepts you’ve gathered so far in a temple?

This is how you use it.

[A large number of concepts are released simultaneously!]

[Scattered concepts search for new objects!]

He raised the corners of his mouth with a grin.

Where do lost concepts go?

A distant capital?

or not.

‘A cultist or monster nearby?’

I think I know the answer.