Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 242
◈ 242. [[Free Exploration] Inner Checkpoint
Countless human-shaped ‘somethings’ are scattered in the air above the inner castle walls..
With a shadow wrapped around my body like a cocoon, curled up like a chrysalis awaiting metamorphosis..
I suddenly came to my senses as I looked up at this bizarre scene..
‘What are you doing, Ash! What are you doing, classic fanatic?!’
The kid who played this game 742 times is probably freaking out over this sight.?
‘Well, the game didn't show this wall in detail with the camera.…….’
Still, you have to keep your composure! I'm the party leader!
I patted myself on the cheek, looked back, and shouted loudly at the party members..
“Wake up, guys.!”
“……!”
“We've been through hell worse than this! If you faint just because you saw something like this, the hells ahead will laugh at you.!”
I don't know if it's my words or my passive skill that prevents mental abnormalities in allies..
The frozen party members came to their senses one by one at the sound of my voice..
Kkook.
Click.
For some reason, everyone was clinging to me with scared faces... … No, a bunch of chicks! What are you doing!
I took the lead and walked to the front of the inner city wall..
Even if this was just a background scene, I had to figure out to some extent why it was like this..
The party members came rushing behind me..
“Mmm.”
Bricks and human-shaped objects floating in the air.
These were trapped in an invisible, transparent magic barrier..
So, really, this grotesque scene was just a background decoration, and the actual ‘inner castle wall’ was a transparent magic wall..
“Verdandi. Here, why is it like this??”
“Me too... … I don't know.”
Verdandi looked up and answered with a pale complexion..
“It's been like this since our party first got here..”
“…….”
“However, there is something you need to know. These human-shaped things are piled up in countless numbers within the resistant zone. You will get sick of it from now on..”
At those words, the faces of the party members all paled..
Damn it, we're going to have to keep this in the background from now on.?
“Adventurers exploring this place refer to these… … It's called 'shadow cocoon'.”
“Shadow cocoon... … Called.”
“It's basically harmless. It's just curled up quietly. However, sometimes.”
Verdandi, who hesitated, said.
“……I'm talking.”
“word……?”
No way, it's alive, this thing?
“What can I say, it's like he's talking in his sleep, making sounds that are unclear... … . Most people say the same thing.”
Verdandi reluctantly spat out the following words:.
“Please kill me,.”
“…….”
“please kill me.”
Crunchy, crunchy, crunchy…….
Everyone is frozen with a dark sound that sounds like insects gnawing.,
“wak!”
Verdandi suddenly shouted and stretched his arms upward..
“Hey mom!”
“Wow!”
“Quack!”
Evangeline, Damian, and Kuilan, who were close behind me, screamed and jumped up..
No, Kuilan, don't do that.!
“Haha, sorry. Since everyone is so tense, I want to help you relax..”
“No, it will be solved! I'm going to have a heart attack!”
In fact, Kuilan was lying behind him, foaming at the mouth. Someone make this guy pay for his size, please..
This dungeon is already a scary place because it is dark without any sunlight and monsters come out from all directions, but with these things in the background, it became even more scary..
I scratched the goosebumps off my forearms..
“haha… … But really! It's difficult if you're this nervous..”
Verdandi laughed while covering his mouth and added softly..
“There's more waiting for me inside..”
“…….”
“And there are a lot of real monsters out there looking for our lives..”
Those words made me come to my senses..
Because I realized what was really scary..
“okay. Rather than these talking shadows, I'd rather have monsters take over my city and people lose their lives... … It's scarier.”
No matter how grotesque and scary these things look, the background is.
Monsters are a real threat. Real monsters trying to kill humans on earth.
What I have to fear is the damage that will result if I fail to stop them. This is not a scenery like this.
The party members slowly nodded their heads at my words. okay. I hope we come to our senses and remind ourselves of the enemy we must stop..
“Now, everyone has come to their senses, right? Relax your shoulders! Let's go straight to our destination!”
After comforting the party members, I gestured towards Kuilan, who was still unconscious on the floor..
“……And wake up that sunfish too..”
Show some dignity as a sub-party leader, you bandit.!
***
I was able to reach my target dungeon, [Inner Castle Checkpoint], without walking too long..
The walls around the checkpoint were not floating in the air, and there were no human-shaped shadows around..
It was a strong and solid wall..
The black iron door in between is tightly closed and does not move..
As I got closer, a system window appeared in front of me..
[Area 6: Inner Checkpoint]
- This stage takes place in the form of a ‘conquest war’..
- Find and occupy the core of the dungeon and maintain it for a certain period of time..
- Acquired treasure chest : 0/2
Before occupation.
This is a type of battle that you will often see as you clear dungeon areas in the future..
As explained, an occupation point is created within the dungeon, and if you occupy it for a certain period of time, it is cleared..
It can be said to be a dungeon with a complex structure that combines several gimmicks, with the capture point usually being where the boss is guarding, and additional monster waves coming after the boss is dealt with..
‘The deeper you go, the more complex and difficult the dungeon becomes.…….’
Among these dungeons of occupation type, this inner checkpoint is unique..
This is because, as it appears, this place is a castle of sorts..
Whether you break through the castle gate or climb up the castle wall, you must complete a siege before you can begin your full-fledged dungeon raid..
So in the game, we had to create siege weapons..
Whether it was a battering ram to breach the castle gate or a ladder to climb the castle wall, an attack was only possible if it was procured..
Battering rams are expensive and there aren't many places to use them, and climbing up a ladder causes a lot of damage, so it's a difficult choice either way..
But I didn't bring siege weapons this time..
That's because there's no need for a battering ram or a ladder..
“damian.”
After getting ready to rush in the other party members, I gave instructions to Damian..
“Grind it. with maximum output.”
“yes!”
Damian aimed his Black Queen forward and immediately activated 'Nightmare Slayer' mode..
Clap, clap, clap.!
The barrel of the long horse gun deformed at will, eventually forming two long rails..
Next, seven magic bullets were condensed between the rails and merged into one large magic bullet..
Pacchik, Pacchichik……!
Magical current bounced between the rails, preparing for launch, and then.
Tuquaaang-!
was shot.
The single bullet that was fired shattered the barrels of the magic guns and pierced the thick castle gate.,
Crumbling!
After digging into the gate and crushing the steel,,
Paaang-!
In the end, it shattered the castle gate and crashed inside..
The force was so strong that the walls around the gate were torn apart and collapsed..
“Nice shot, Damien..”
I grinned and tapped Damian on the shoulder..
Damien smiled innocently at me as he took off his tattered heat-resistant gloves..
Last time I shot in that mode, I got burnt on my arm, so this time I tried wearing heat-resistant gloves used in blacksmith shops..
It looks like they managed to prevent the damage..
‘Although we have overcome the biggest obstacle, the castle gate, it is also true that we have used up the number of trumps we have..’
Staring at the wide open castle gate, I quickly counted my remaining resources..
Clear quickly and quickly before any other variables arise..
“Rush in! The capture point, 'Flagpole', can be found by going straight as explained..”
I shouted to the party members..
“After breaking through at the shortest distance, capture the flagpole. let's go!”
“I will be at the forefront!”
“song~!”
Lucas and Evangeline took the lead, followed by me, Verdandi, and the punishment unit..
Damian remained where he was and drew another magic gun..
patter!
The sentries standing on the castle wall fired arrows all at once. This season's monster was not a werewolf, but these were monsters I had never seen before..
A monster with red skin, various horns sprouting from its forehead, and wings in the form of a membrane on its back..
‘demon species!’
This is the highest tier monster army dispatched to each key dungeon. I finally meet these guys..
Devils dressed up in armor staged an orderly demonstration..
A rain of arrows fell on our heads. The barrage of arrows and snipers from the highlands was definitely threatening..
‘The monsters that invade Crossroads always see scenes like this..’
At the same time, I thought calmly as I watched the rain of arrows coming right in front of me.,
“Would you like to go?-!”
Evangeline squatted down on her short legs and jumped up..
Evangeline rose like a flying squirrel, raised her shield in the air, and blocked the first wave of arrows with her body..
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo-!
There was a sound like rain hitting the window, and Evangeline's shield turned white..
Then the white light moved to Evangeline's cavalry..
Throwing a bet-!
Evangeline waved the jousting spear horizontally, causing the light gathered in the jousting spear to explode in all directions..
In an instant, a strong wind rose and took away all the arrows..
The damage collected through the shield's [Damage Save] was channeled into the cavalry's [Damage Payback], completely blocking the barrage of arrows..
“you hoo!”
Evangeline landed next to me with her platinum hair flowing and blinked her big green eyes..
“Now, please praise me too.!”
“Nice cover, Evangeline!”
“Hehehehe.”
Evangeline smiled, showing her teeth. That's so pointless…….
The arrows had to pass under the gate before the second wave arrived..
[Lucas, who activated [Daily Tenacity], ran at the forefront..
thud! thud! thud!
At that time, demonic soldiers heavily armed with thick armor stood at the empty castle gate with shields the size of their own bodies. Are you trying to block it with your body instead of the gate??
“Hmm-!”
Without hesitation, Lucas's long sword charged straight ahead, and a dazzling halo of light appeared..
flashing!
[Strike of Will] was activated, cutting the demon soldiers horizontally along with the shield..
Lucas' 1st skill, which he had been steadily building up, had tremendous destructive power in one blow..
Lucas, who had shattered the enemy's defense, immediately turned to me. I suddenly raised my thumb..
“Nice Charge, Lucas!”
Then Lucas became elated, like a large dog that received praise. On the contrary, Evangeline frowned..
No, were they really this hungry for praise? Or was I stingy all this time??
Taang! taang-!
While Damian, who was stationed outside, was sniping down the archers on the wall one by one, our main force safely entered the gate..
“Verdandy! Participate in the cleanup on the castle walls. I'm fine alone?”
“He is an assassin by name. Do not worry.”
Verdandi immediately climbed up the stairs and onto the castle walls..
With Verdandi and Damian's sniping support, you'll be able to clear the upper part in no time..
The demon soldiers blocking our main unit's path were eliminated in one fell swoop by Lucas cutting them down and Evangeline slashing them away..
It didn't take long for us to reach the capture point, 'Flagpole'..
And under the empty flagpole without any flags.
《…….》
The boss monster was waiting.
It was a large demon wearing armor all over its body and with four large horns sprouting from its forehead..
ring!
At the same time the system window was updated.
[Inner Checkpoint - Reach control point!]
- Defeat the boss and maintain control for 5 minutes!
- Lv.40 Demon Gatekeeper
《Inside this gate is a place for the people of the Lake Kingdom..》
A tired voice came out of the boss monster's mouth..
《Non-citizens who do not meet the qualifications cannot enter..》
thud!
The monster growled as it took out its weapon - a large club..
《Submit your ID and documents. We will consider whether you are worthy of entering the chosen land..》
Just like other dungeon boss monsters, this guy was talking about lines in a strange context, as if he knew something or didn't know anything about it..
“I knew this would happen so I brought my passport with me..”
I took out a black jade tablet exclusively for the royal family from my arms and shook it, laughing..
“Will this give me permission to enter, Mr. Inspector??”
thud!
Instead of answering, the boss monster violently slammed the club in his hand on the floor..
I got annoyed and put the card back and took out my magic wand instead..
“He said he will review it, this baby!”
《No entry! go back!》
“No, we're not trying to do anything bad, we're just going to pick your king's hair and go back.?!”
As soon as I swung my wand, the party members ran forward all at once..
Against us, the boss monster also rushed forward..
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