Episode 35

Armed soldiers were formed up around Mt. Seorak to siege it.

[The helicopter crashed. It seems the monsters were tracking it.]

[They didnt show such structured movements until the day before. Why? Is there any connection with the flash of light that happened yesterday?]

[There is a possibility of the enemys collective action.]

Good reception. Mr. X

Small monsters, including goblins and slimes, could somehow be defeated with rifles, but that didnt mean they wouldnt fight back. Moreover, a far stronger monster than the goblin was caught in the helicopters film before it crashed. The barricading soldiers now looked like sheep lined up to the slaughterhouse.

Fuck, it was matcha tea after a week

So? That tastes good. If you cant get over it, go back to your unit.

Thats right

Both soldiers and executives were nervous about the situation. They exchanged tense conversation as they aimed beyond the bushes where the monsters might pop out.

How about the players side?

I heard youre a new recruit. It doesnt end even if they defeat them. Hey, aim straight. Any creatures shorter than humans, shoot them.

But I dont think they will come down to this place

If the players die, then its our turn. Stay in position.

Suddenly, a rustling sound was heard from behind.

Oh, I cant go on the bike from here.

Whore you?!

Im a crazy motherfucker, dont turn the muzzle!

They were in a nerve-wracking situation. Surprised by the sudden appearance, several soldiers hurriedly turned back and were struck in the head by others. The enemies that they were facing were no longer other armies but monsters. However, what would happen if one of their men fired even upon hearing a human voice? The executive turned around, hoping that the media wouldnt have recorded this event. Curiously, he had to check whose voice it was.

StopLee, Mr. X.

Unfortunately, the one who spoke had already disappeared from the spot. All they could see was an envelope containing potato cakes.

Well, well Im still not sure why these taste so delicious.

I like them. I enjoyed eating these before my mothers death.

Would you please stop talking about such sorrowful memories?

Jung Si-woo, who was as bitter as the soldiers, caught their attention and jumped straight ahead. He walked beyond the bushes they were so wary of. The frightened soldiers looked hilarious with their cheeks bulging with potato cakes.

You cant just sneak in.

Hey, Im trying to save you, people.

Is that so? But how?

The soldiers were bemused. How could this young man with no military experience involve himself in a devastating situation and still be able to crack jokes? The armed men just tilted their heads, for they couldnt make sense of Jung Si-woos rotten smile.

Nearbythere are no players.

Soo Ah-rin spoke after finishing a scan of their surroundings. Likewise, Jung Si-woo hadnt yet detected the presence of a monster. The executives had been incredibly sure that Korean players were fighting there.

The first time we left Korea, the number of players wasnt that large. Those who had just been chosen as players would be training in the sky. There arent many players skilled enough to be deployed in the field where everything is uncertain.

Apart from goblins and slimes, there was definitely an orc in that video

The scene didnt seem like a disaster created by just one or two dungeons. Players who died in succession in one dungeon didnt fall, so how could players who died in different dungeons fall to the same place? Jung Si-woo opened his mouth in frustration.

Is there a place like a wide-range or inclusive dungeon?

Dungeons arent like Disneyland. Even more so with Ant Caves.

It would be understandable if the entire Sky Castles Socheon Battlefield fell to the ground, but that shouldnt happen. He could sense that something had happened when the dungeon burst and the boss monster was liberated.

You might find something by asking the monsters this way. I think we can find a way around this mess.

But its great to read the monsters at a safe distance!

No matter how brave he was, it was still inevitable for Jung Si-woo to be furious, especially when he was just pointed in a random direction. However, he had no choice. He silently ran through the mountains. His combat sprinting skills had evolved day by day, and now it had reached a level where he could reach the intended result by consuming as much mana as desired.

[Kugruahahahahah!]

There they are!

How long has it been?

Soo Ah-rin gaped in horror as she heard the monstrous shouts from the direction Jung Si-woo pointed at. Si-woo expected that if he had run this much in any direction, he wouldve encountered a monster, but he didnt dare say this.

Please, please save me. Save me!

What? Were there people?

Jung Si-woo was surprised and terrified to hear distressed human voices. He didnt think someone could have survived being trapped under the mountains belly. As soon as he realized his mistake, he sped up.

[Kuhahahahahah! Ki-iiah, kiha, go go!]

Off, off

There was a monster there, as Jung Si-woo had thought. Monsters would be the better term, as there were hundreds of armed goblins and dozens of orcs with coarse iron armor in the center. Si-woo wondered just how many dungeons these multitudes could fill. If there was one peculiarity among these monsters, it was clear that they were working together to eat humans.

Well, all fantasies are like this. Its either one of the two, whether the Demon King appears or the dragon.

Youve become quite flexible in thinkingbut, it doesnt matter now!

Soo Ah-rin responded earnestly. She let out a fierce shout as she pointed to a group of players being lynched by the dozens of orcs and hundreds of goblins.

You have to save them!

Soo Ah-rin cried.

I know

It was like an apocalyptic scene in a movie. Three players had perished, their bodies torn, and two more were gravely injured. Only one player was standing with both legs under him, thanks to his equipment. Jung Si-woo felt something bubbling up within him as he witnessed the terrifying scene.

They are using their heads, unlike lower-level monsters. It probably means that they also have superiors: upper-headed monsters capable of tying different monster races together. Its just as I expected. Since the dungeon was liberated, it didnt end with just the dungeons boss popping out.

Jung Si-woo started to feel pathetic for playing around in this situation, but that didnt slow him down. He switched to Cruel Charge as he rushed, and soon, the monsters noticed him.

[Kurugahahah!]

[New goat! Offering!]

[Kill him, kill him!]

The goblins fired stingers, but Jung Si-woo neatly ignored all of them. Even without armor, they couldnt catch him at his current pace. Seeing Jung Si-woo unbothered by the goblins shots, the orcs went out to beat him. However, they wondered if they could halt the rush that even the armored orc centurion found difficult. Orcs who bravely jumped on his path were instantly crushed and defeated without even lifting their axes. The moment they were hit with Cruel Charge, their bodies burst.

No, what

[Kugagaaaaa!]

The monsters leader tried to scream, but it was too late. Jung Si-woo reached the injured players after grinding all the monsters in his path down to bloody lumps.

Hey, protect your friends.

Si-woo shouted at the remaining standing player.

Oh, I will!

The player, armed with a Bastard Sword, nodded to Jung Si-Woo and urgently joined his teammates. In the meantime, Jung Si-woo calmly stared at the goblins who were constantly shooting stings at him. He pulled out stings from his forearm like they were nothing and threw them back out, taking out several of the goblins at once.

[We cant beat him.]

[Cant win! Even if the boss comes, we cant win!]

[I willingly offer myself as a sacrifice! As a sacrifice!]

These guys are ridiculous.

Jung Si-woo shook his head as he struck the ground with his hammer. Its force sent shockwaves throughout the area. It was amusing to see the weak goblins fall to the floor one after another.

If you run away, youll know that it will only hurt more!

Jung Si-woo shouted. His mana was low, so he hadnt planned on facing monsters one on one, but at least it was enough to freeze them in place.

Okay, hold tight!

He bared his teeth and rushed again. He positioned his hammer horizontally, then spun it in a circle, killing monsters like a supercharged arcade gamer.

Well, that power is

He will be a top player. Its clear.

But, was there ever a player in our country who carried a hammer?

The players, who had witnessed Jung Si-woos tremendous display of strength and power, backed off and left the fighting to him. They could only stare and succumb to a supporting role.

I feel like hes that person! They have the same build!

The one in Sanha-dong

[Kugagagagaga!]

Hey!

[Kuhahahahahah! Offering! A sacrifice for a new world!]

Although the monsters knew that they werent any match for Jung Si-woo, they still flocked to him like moths drawn to a flame. This gave Jung Si-woo an advantage as he didnt even have to move a lot; he just needed to swing his hammer tornado-style! The monsters flocking back and forth were beaten in turn, as if Jung Si-woo was playing a game of whack-a-mole. The sledgehammer, embracing the exquisite power as it split the air, kept bursting heads left and right.

[Offer!]

Do you guys count for that sacrifice?

A goblin responded to Jung Si-woos words by charging in. Si-woo, who expected it, swung his hammer and let him taste death.

If you kill them all, will something new pop up?

If you feel strong, you dont have to run away!

Now, now, Im afraid Ill be too careful.

Someone was erratically chattering amidst the monsters rushing in Si-woos direction.

[Kreurga, something is strange.]

[Really?]

[What is it?!]

While killing them, Jung Si-woo listened to what the monsters were conversing about.

[No change.]

[The mana does not spread.]

[The consciousness does not proceed.]

[He looks like a weird human.]

When more than 70% of the monsters were defeated, the remaining ones finally reached a conclusion. They had concluded that Jung Si-woo, the real monster in their eyes, was an impassable wall.

I dont know what the hell is going on, but I guess Im disturbing them.

Maybe it has something to do with the fact that you are an underground player

Soo Ah-rin muttered quietly, and Yong Se-ha nodded. Jung Si-woo didnt know what was going on; he had been too focused on trying to slay as many monsters as he could. The monsters who recognized the out-of-order situation began to flee or call for reinforcements, but their efforts were wasted. Jung Si-woo picked up the surrounding stones and flung them to finish off the remaining ones.

As a result, Jung Si-woos level rose by one.