Artifact-Devouring Player Chapter 62

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1 hour later.

All Eden Guild members and players from the three association teams gathered at the first gathering place.

As expected, there were numerous casualties and deaths.

It wasn’t anything new, since it was an impossible route to conquer without taking damage in the first place.

Meanwhile, Jo Jin-ho was amazed to see Sang-hyeon’s clothes being so clean, unlike the other players.

Because it was in very clean condition, except for a little bit of blood and dust.

He said to Sang-Hyeon.

“So you did it on your own in the end. I heard from the report that Taejung helped you with the 4-10 route.”

“Yes. I happened to have some free time, so I helped. Even though I helped, it was only the last straw.”

“My teammates say you finished off the splitter cleanly… … Are you too humble?”

“Anyway, that’s what happened.”

“Taejung went back to the rear to receive treatment for his injury. He’s the type that only thinks ahead of himself… … .”

“I think you can easily make a mistake. The Splitter isn’t that easy of a monster.”

“ha ha ha.”

Jo Jin-ho ended up laughing.

There was something I wanted to add later, but it didn’t seem like something good to say to Sang-Hyeon.

‘It’s not an easy monster, how amazing are you to handle it all by yourself?’

That’s exactly what I wanted to say.

The splitter was a difficult guy who gave Jo Jin-ho and Shin Tae-ri a slight sense of crisis.

In fact, it was a monster that was easy to conquer for two people over level 500.

I felt a slight sense of crisis when dealing with that guy, but wouldn’t it make sense for Sang-Hyeon, who wasn’t even level 100, to feel similar emotions?

Jo Jin-ho recalled the time when he was at Sang-hyeon’s level.

At that time, what were you like?

After being recruited to the Eden Guild, I only went to conquer high-level dungeons as a team with the full support of the guild.

Intentional final blows and the rental of expensive artifacts were added as a bonus to increase equipment usage.

The way I grew up was the way I am now, Shin Tae-ri. It was also a capitalist way of growing up.

But Sang-Hyeon was building his own future without any special favors or consideration. All by himself.

As Sang-Hyeon quietly looked at Lee Se-Hwa of Player 3 Team, Jo Jin-Ho provided information.

“This is Lee Se-hwa, a player with the nickname of Madness’s Red Flame. His level is probably in the mid-300s.”

‘It’s higher than I thought, at this point.’

Sang-Hyeon nodded.

Players in the magic world have greater firepower than other professions in the same level range below level 500.

In the range above 500, the growth rate slows down, but before that, there is a part that strikes first.

“I’ve played Hand and Foot before, and I’m a player who focuses on extreme attacks. It’s hot.”

“Oh.”

Sang-Hyeon’s curiosity was piqued.

This is because Sang-Hyeon also thought of himself as an aggressive prosecutor.

Of course, there are defensive skills like Defensive Sword in the skill set, but I didn’t use them very often.

It wasn’t for nothing that Sang-Hyeon was obsessed with the expandability of status abnormalities and enjoyed using psychedelics. It was because he enjoyed attacking.

Sang-Hyeon asked, looking out at the vast plains stretching out to the north.

“What was the name of that plain to the north?”

“You mean the Plains of Rest? That’s the furthest point north we’re allowed to advance in the expedition.”

“Then, this time, instead of acting alone, would it be okay if I moved with the three player teams?”

“Of course. The SH Guild is a separate guild that can make independent choices. You don’t have to worry about what others think.”

Jo Jin-ho nodded.

I liked Sang-Hyeon’s polite attitude. He believed in his own strength and did not show off or ignore others.

I think I understand why Kim Mi-so and Shin Tae-ri want to recruit Sang-hyeon to the Eden Guild.

The closer I look at him, the more I think he is Jin-guk. He is a person who lacks nothing.

“Then let’s go over there.”

“Thank you for your hard work. There will be separate compensation for helping Taejung and the team.”

“I told you it’s okay.”

“This is our guild policy. If you receive help in good faith, you must repay that good faith. And… … let those who deserve shame be ashamed.”

Jo Jin-ho said, looking somewhere in the rear where Song Tae-jeong was already gone.

* * *

After parting ways with Jo Jin-ho, I head to the camp of Team 3 where Lee Se-hwa is.

Sang-Hyeon looked around the entire Plain of Rest in amazement.

“This must be a true experience heaven.”

Under the moonlight, the number of monsters visible was quite large.

The old streetlights still functioning here and there clearly showed the footprints of countless monsters.

‘Red Kangaroo. That guy, he’s just a bundle of experience points. He’s a bit tricky to hunt though.’

There were quite a few monsters that were famous for being experience point eateries.

Players might not know this now. This fact will be discovered later through repeated research and exploration.

I had a plan in my head that if I did well, I could raise my level to 100 in this plains conquest.

Then, you can utilize the skill enhancement which is a level 100 privilege, so it is a huge opportunity.

Pitter-patter. Pitter-patter. Pitter-patter.

The rain that started 10 minutes ago kept getting heavier and lighter.

This was more than enough to cool down the heat caused by the battle.

However, it seemed a bit rough to drive through the battlefield where unpaved roads and asphalt surfaces were mixed.

At that moment, Lee Se-hwa, who immediately recognized Sang-hyeon walking towards him, happily pretended to recognize him.

“Aren’t you Mr. Shin Sang-hyun?”

“hello nice to meet you.”

“What brings us here?”

“If it’s okay with you, I was wondering if you could try to match up with me.”

Sang-Hyeon made a straightforward suggestion. It might sound rude to some.

Because it was something that wasn’t discussed in advance. In addition, Sang-Hyeon’s level is lower than Lee Se-Hwa’s.

It was a statement that could be problematic for players who are tired of talking about high or low levels or what their job title is.

“Aren’t you cooperating with the Eden Guild?”

“No. I only accompanied him to the field, and he also conquered the 4-9 route alone.”

“Huh? Are you saying you pushed up that route by yourself?”

Since there was no need to interfere or find out about the guild’s personnel formation, this was the first time that Isehwa had heard of it.

Of course, he also took a route on his own and swept his way up.

But that was possible because he had the skills to do so. Level 353 is no joke, right?

However, it was surprising that Sang-Hyeon was able to sweep away the difficult enemies of the route single-handedly.

There’s no reason to come all this way and brag about it. It’ll be confirmed by the Eden Guild in a few seconds.

‘Lee Se-hwa has many flame skills that are specialized for wide-area attacks. If I just stick together well, I can sweep them all away at once.’

Sang-Hyeon’s purpose was clear.

Two extremely aggressive players, each focused on area-of-effect and one-on-one attacks.

They are very compatible.

“Hmm, that’s not a problem. But if possible, I’d like to hear Sang-Hyeon’s self-appeal. Haha.”

The corners of Lee Se-hwa’s mouth went up.

Sang-Hyeon decided to go straight ahead as he wanted. It would be natural for him to want to appeal.

It’s so obvious to say things like you’ve admired her for a long time and want to work together.

“I have a skill that can reset the cooldown. It’s only once a day, but it’s definitely useful.”

“……yes?”

As expected, I got a response from Lee Se-hwa. It is definitely a skill that is hard to believe at face value.

A finishing move is a skill that can be used only once in a crisis situation, so it is considered a finishing move.

But what if you could reset it and use it again? From then on, it would be a total scam.

“It’s a full reset. Without even a second of waiting time left. It’s a skill reset.”

“That’s a skill that even buffer players find difficult to possess… … .”

“How about this?”

“It’s interesting.”

Lee Se-hwa whetted his appetite.

As a magic player, he had many skills with long cooldown times, as befitting his profession.

So, artifacts were also mainly focused on reducing the cooldown time.

“I guarantee you that you will never be a nuisance. You don’t need to help me protect you.”

“Did you say it yourself?”

“I won’t say anything else.”

“Okay. Then let’s get in there and have a blast.”

Sang-Hyeon’s straight line worked.

A combination of two players who had no contact before coming to Gaeseong Field was formed.

* * *

30 minutes later.

The three player teams that had completed their training and maintenance, all members of the Eden Guild, and Sang-Hyeon began to advance north.

The Eden Guild was moving forward cautiously and at a slow pace, putting in the effort to completely wipe them out.

“I’ll set the table.”

As soon as the full-scale battle began, Sang-Hyeon was the first to run out.

I was definitely confident.

What’s most important to a magic player who prefers a hot attack?

It’s about creating a board where you can use magic skills beautifully. For example, monster hunting.

『Divided Illusion』

As soon as Sang-Hyeon started, he created an illusion that looked exactly like him.

‘It really is a shared view.’

It was as if I was looking at the situation with four eyes, and my vision was naturally combined and judged.

Although it had no form, the clone of Sang-Hyeon, who had a definite ‘shape’, began to lure monsters away as if it were nothing.

『Little Flame』

And using the small flame skill, he dyed Sang-Hyeon’s great sword of fighting spirit with red flames.

Most of the monsters on this plain are weak to fire. There is no place better to use fire than here.

Krook! Krook!

The monsters who recognized Sang-Hyeon’s clone began to gather one by one, drooling thick saliva.

In addition, he kept his distance from the clone and followed behind, provoking some of the stragglers.

By utilizing the clone and the original body, he was creating a field of temptation that would double-draw monsters to one place!

‘Clone skill. A greatsword with the power of fire attribute… … . The configuration is much better than I thought. Is it really the swordsmanship?’

Lee Se-hwa, who was watching the situation, tilted his head in admiration.

The clone skill is a skill that is exclusive to assassin players.

And giving a weapon the power of a specific attribute was something that could only be done at a fairly high level.

However, Sang-Hyeon seemed to have no regard for such common sense and was handling the two skills with ease.

‘Isn’t this your first battle?’

In the middle of the plains, red kangaroos were gathered together in a really pretty spot.

Sang-Hyeon repeatedly hit and ran away, drawing him in deeper.

At this rate, you can defeat multiple red kangaroos at once without having to use your magic skills multiple times.

However, Sang-Hyeon’s position was too deep. It was a position that could put not only the monsters but also Sang-Hyeon in danger.

“I’ll figure out how to get out of here!”

At that moment, Sang-Hyeon shouted.

Those words also implied that the striking range of the wide-area magic skill that Isehwa would choose had also been calculated.

‘Yeah, I can’t stand this.’

Isehwa has prepared the Fire Flower skill. A skill that causes fireballs to rain down within a 10m radius.

It was the perfect skill to wipe out dozens of red kangaroos gathered within a 10m radius.

Then, a cloud of fire activated above the heads of the group of red kangaroos, and sparks began to pour down.

‘I think I know now why you were so confident.’

Lee Se-hwa could feel it.

The sight of Sang-Hyeon surrounded by red kangaroos just a moment ago.

Pa-pa-pa-pa! Pa-pa-pa! Pa-pa-pa!

With the backstabs continuing, we were quickly leaving the battlefield.

The movements were so mysterious that it was difficult to even trace the afterimage.

Kuwaaaaa… … !

And a pillar of fire rose up.

There was no way the lives of the red kangaroos, who had been hit by the fireball created by the fire flower while huddled together, would be safe.

30, and instant death!

The dream of hunting that Lee Se-hwa had always dreamed of was finally being realized for the first time through his collaboration with an unexpected partner, Sang-hyun.