The Player Hides His Past

Chapter 173: Who do you think we are (1)

[69th Throne]

[Recommended level: Lv.700~750]

[Collapse progress: 24.8%]

New York.

A rupture was created in the middle of the city.

The collapse progress showed how intense the situation taking place inside the rupture was.

But they didnt hesitate. The ones who took the lead were the Paladins of the Goddess Church.

Talim shouted.

All troops, raise your shields!

Slam!

The moment we enter, we become the public enemy!

Padondon and Jurval.

It was expected that two named monsters with levels close to 800 would attack together. The players swallowed their dry saliva. The pressure inside the rupture felt right on their skin.

We would just die a sudden death.

If they had only entered with motivation.

Let alone clearing the rupture, it probably would have ended without even a single resistance.

However, the Goddess shield surrounded them.

Not only that.

Whoa, this kind of manifestation is new!

Be careful, Skilled Mage Jibril.

Oh, yes. Senior Maia.

The senior mages and the skilled mages of the Mage Tower.

Their vast mana made the shield even stronger. Even if the players confirmed it through the message, witnessed it with their own eyes, and experienced it with their own skin, they couldnt believe the sight they were seeing.

Schraig, what are you thinking so much?

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Second Sun.

At the words of his colleague, Schraig snapped out of his admiration.

Then he smiled.

For a moment, I thought useless things.

A useless thought in this situation? Its not like you.

Thats true.

Was it possible for him, Second Sun, and the players to become as strong as them? He was thinking something like that. Schraig immediately shook his head.

If Hoyeol saw him.

He would have complained that my pride had dulled.

In the dungeon rupture, he had been much weaker than he was now.

He hadnt even been aware of the sword aura.

But Hoyeol gave him confidence.

Wasnt the result currently reflected in his foil?

Soon Schreigs eyes shone determinedly.

Everyone, make sure to watch carefully. We have no right to be surprised or happy about their consideration. Because we cant depend on the Arcana Continent forever.

Nod

With determination, everyone entered the rupture.

At the same time, their vision changed.

Rupture.

A space where the Arcana Continent and reality were half mixed.

The crowded center of New York was suddenly reduced to a place full of blood.

Green flames rose from the cracked asphalt floor.

The cries of the demons could be heard from everywhere.

They could feel it vividly.

If the rupture collapses, this will become the reality, right?

For most players, this was their first time entering this level of rupture.

It was their first time standing in front of such a high-level demon monster.

What on earth

They couldnt help but feel genuine respect.

They had trustworthy colleagues.

Not only that, even now as they entered with the paladins of the Goddess Church and the mages of the Mage Tower, they felt their body and mind being overwhelmed by fear.

It was unbelievable to clear this rupture by themselves.

But their admiration didnt last long.

Like Talim had warned them, the moment they entered the rupture.

The demons gaze was focused on the intruders.

Talim shouted.

Adventurers, can you see?

Clang!

Tarims sword turned to the sky.

To be precise, it pointed to the throne floating in the sky.

That is the purpose of the Battle for the Demon King. The demon who occupies that throne will be reborn as the king of demons, the demon king.

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Was that why the rupture was full of blood?

The demons were fighting against each other?

Some of the players murmured.

Then wouldnt it be better to raid them later?

The enemy of an enemy is a friend.

Wasnt there a saying like that?

But Talim was adamant.

We dont play the demons king game. Either the demons who want to sit on the throne or the demons who stand in the way. To us, they are nothing more than demons who must be burned!

He raised his sword towards the demons.

That is the resolution of us Arcanains, the Arcana Continent that was trampled by those demons. The weight we carry is different from their kings play. Forward, knights of the Goddess!

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[58th Throne]

[Recommended level: Lv.800]

[Collapse progress: 26%]

Bensch and Banglet.

The two senior mages looked at the demon.

Bensch frowned.

What do you think, Senior Banglet?

About what?

I mean, did you think something like this would happen after you entered the Mage Tower? I never even imagined it. Until now.

Its the same for me.

The reason Banglet entered the Mage Tower was simply because he didnt want to starve. They feed him, put him to sleep, and even let him study magic.

For young Banglet, the Mage Tower was a place no different from heaven.

Really.

However, for Bangret, the Mage Tower was too cruel.

They were so cruel that young Banglet grew up crooked.

That ruthlessness remained the same even when he became a senior mage.

Especially after he got stabbed in the back by an elder mage!

Banglet asked back.

So do you hate it, Senior Bensch?

No. No way.

Creak

Bensch raised the corner of his mouth.

In his hand was a top-class magic tool, [Small Mana Sun].

Benschs pupils sparkled like the sun.

It had been a long time since he felt like this!

I am quite satisfied.

Bensch was overly honest.

Where did that honesty bring him?

He wrote down his purpose exactly as it was on his application form.

His purpose of the towers exit was obvious as anyone could see.

His towers exit was to reasonably bring out a top-class magic tool.

I didnt know Id get permission like this, but well.

It was still a good thing.

Bensch muttered, then shifted his gaze to the demons again.

Sensing Benschs flowing magic.

[Small Mana Sun] began to spin.

Senior Banglet, I often wondered.

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Why do the mages of the Mage Tower have to be tied to the Mage Tower? Because of discipline? What kind of person came up with that ridiculous rule?

Exploring the realm of magic and truth was a good thing.

But the moment they entered the Mage Tower, they had to completely cut off all ties with the world. What kind of ridiculous logic was that? In that regard, Bensch liked the change in the tower.

I am always grateful to Chief Lee.

If it wasnt for Chief Lee Hoyeol.

Even if the Arcana Continent had reached this point, they would have stayed in the Mage Tower and read magic books.

However, thanks to Chief Lee, they were able to face the reality they had been ignoring. They were now able to correct the distorted reality.

And on top of that

Benschs gaze turned to the players who retreated.

Make sure you watch properly. You too can be like me. In order not to repeat the mistakes of the Arcana Continent. You have to grow.

Didnt the line he just mentioned sound a bit like Chief Lee?

As you could see, he even got a chance to show off as a senior.

As Bensch unconsciously strengthened his shoulder, Banglet clicked his tongue.

But dont get too excited.

Breathing steadily.

Banglet hadnt forgotten the plan.

He also increased his mana.

The target was, of course, the demons aiming for the throne.

Unless you want this towers exit to be your last.

Yes? No, Senior Banglet. Why are you saying something so upsetting? I know about Chief Lees plan! But you sound like your towers exit application passed.

I passed.

What?! What, is that true? Why only me?!

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The number of demon kings hunted by me and Akshans demon hunters was twelve.

The thrones and the ruptures that appeared were also twelve.

I looked at the rupture that had just been created.

[20th Throne]

[Recommended level: Lv.1,000]

[Collapse progress: 33.3%]

The more I thought about it, the more I felt that Akshan sunbaenims were amazing.

They sent the demon kings to hell even after they got betrayed in the Holy War.

And among them, the demon king they sent was the 20th in rank!

In spite of my ten-year gap, I had great respect for my sunbaenims. Especially when I looked at the recommended level, which was close to four digits.

Just how great they were?

It was not for no reason that the demons had been crouching down until Akshan got annihilated. Of course, the long years of waiting were useless. They made one mistake.

I adjusted my clothes.

Beyond life and death, pride continues.

I, the last survivor of Akshan, was still alive.

The strongest armed groups on the Arcana continent were with me.

So, I had no concerns left.

Actually, wouldnt it be weird if I was still worried?

Through experience, I could roughly estimate.

Three [Demon Kings Castle] ruptures.

I had the experience of oppressing them in just a few minutes.

Even if the number of ruptures and the number of demons that appeared increased. They werent the demon kings. This meant that they were not a boss mob yet.

Of course, I had a more important plan for this [Battle for the Demon King].

I realized it clearly during the [Demon Kings Castle] rupture.

Demons were truly an ignorant race.

Three demon kings had died, but they hadnt learned their lessons.

To think they were planning to take the throne!

Grandfel called them an inferior race.

It was not for reason that he added the term inferior to the end of every word he said.

Look at it now.

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Even though they made eye contact with me, they couldnt understand their situation.

[Nine-Headed Hellhound: Lv.900]

[Anaconda who swallowed the Great Demon: Lv.920]

[Demon World Legendary Species, Screaming Bird: Lv.900]

Three named monsters, demons of the true name, were fighting together.

Lets go through their levels one more time following the update details.

These guys were well aware of their own strengths.

That was why they challenged the 20th throne.

Naturally, they were confused.

What are you?

By the way, the snake spoke respectfully.

I didnt know who the great demon that it devoured but it had formality.

Were these guys really worth their level?

The sense of intimidation was different from the demons I had seen so far.

They stopped fighting and asked a question.

I entered the rupture alone anyway.

So they asked.

Oh, arent you a demon hunter?

I was their natural enemy.

Even if they found out I was a demon hunter, it wouldnt make much of a difference.

The snakes eyes turned white and it continued speaking.

I clearly saw your end through the evil eyesl. Its a strange thing, dear. Why are you alive? Poor demon hunter.

Of course, even if it had formality.

A demon was still a demon.

With Grandfels personality, how could I exchange words with it?

Really. Seeing that cool gaze makes me more convinced. As expected, you are the demon hunter who was violently blown up along with millions of demons. I dont know how you got resurrected, but this is fun!

The dog and bird seemed to listen to the snakes words.

Ssss

Perhaps because of its large size, the sound of it flicking its tongue sounded majestic.

Befitting its level, which was the highest among the three, the snake spoke arrogantly.

Its a feast worthy of being savored when sitting on a throne!

Screech!

At that moment, the snakes mouth opened.

Even then, I didnt move a single step.

I was alone in the rupture.

If someone were watching and calling me crazy, I would have nothing to say.

Even Nam Cheolmin, who knew me to be at least level 900, dissuaded me from entering.

-Hoyeol-ssi, even if it is part of the plan, the risk is too great. Even if we consider Hoyeol-ssis level, its hard to fight three named monsters like that by yourself

Indeed, it was a good decision to leave Nam Cheolmin in charge of the AAU Yusra branch.

As an analyst, he tried to persuade me by using the patterns of Arcanas named monsters as examples.

Of course, he couldnt break my stubbornness.

Since I said my, this was not just because of Grandfels pride.

I, Lee Hoyeol, wanted this too.

So I entered the rupture alone.

[Natural Enemy Relationship].

[Blessing of the first World Tree].

[Hexagram Brooch].

Was I overflowing with confidence thanks to all my preparation?

No, that wasnt it.

Grandfel might have nothing to fear in the world, but that wasnt the case for me.

No matter how many buffs and items I used, could I clear a 1,000-level rupture by myself?

I know it was impossible.

Yeah.

In other words, I had a reason.

From the moment I entered the rupture and witnessed the throne.

The quest window flickered.

Witness the throne that fell into hell. (Successful)

Below that, a new quest goal appeared.

I could tell what it was without checking.

Because I had information obtained through [oddity].

Goo

Even at this moment, the fire of hell was raging on the ground.

When I first witnessed the throne, I wondered.

Even the throne could come out of hell.

Why couldnt the demons get out of hell?

My question didnt last long.

Information on the Arcana Continent from AAU.

I had read it in that document.

Arcana, the setting of hell.

[Hell: The afterlife where demons hunted by demon hunters fall. A demon who falls into hell will never be resurrected again. Even if the Gates of Hell were opened, they could never escape from it.]

I remembered it.

The words of the Akshan demon hunter.

When I look into the abyss, does the abyss also look into me? Even if we fall into evil and become a demon. We will just hunt demons. Because that is the path of the demon hunter.

Hunting demon hunters who had become demons was also a demon hunters work.

So where did a demon hunter who became a demon go when they died?

Of course, they would fall into hell just like the demons.

By the way.

I, Grandfel, had been saying this since long ago, right?

Even death cannot defeat pride.

Yeah, as if to prove those words.

The quest goal appeared.

Encounter the demon hunter of hell. (In Progress)

Goo

At the same time, the flame of hell soared even harder.

Encounter the demon hunter of hell. (Successful)

The message appeared.

[Youve met the conditions.]

[You will be rewarded.]

[You have acquired the class-specific skill, Akshans Preservation.]

Isnt that right? Akshan.

In response to my question.

In the flames of hell.

I heard the sound of the crossbow being loaded.

Clink!