I Became a Tyrant of the Defense Game - Episode 544
◈ 544. [STAGE 31] Scarecrow (4)
“Knowing how to give up effectively is also a king's virtue. Prince Ash. In the end, blindly pursuing only ideals is nothing more than stubbornness and arrogance..”
“…….”
“The world calls a leader who can find a good compromise between ideals and reality a famous leader. If you can't do that, you're just a devil..”
Diarmyuddin repeated the story he had heard back then and asked me:.
“Which side are you? Do you want to walk the path of the Mighty Army, or do you want to fall into the Dark Army?.”
“…….”
My conflicting ways of acting, saying that I will fight to save the world, but also that I will save at least one more ally on the front line..
The contradiction in my attempt to balance survival and human life in this increasingly harsh battlefield..
So far, they have managed to keep it together, but in the third year, in the face of the enemy's increasingly powerful offensive, these two goals are collapsing, causing disharmony with each other..
Know.
Being unreasonable and saying you won't let your allies die is something only a child would do..
This is the front line, and losses are bound to occur..
We have already lost a lot so far, and we will continue to lose a lot in the future. Isn’t this a fact you already accepted?.
But, nevertheless.
“……majesty.”
If there is a way.
If only there was a way to save the people suffering right in front of us. If there is a clear possibility on that path.
Shouldn't we at least try??
“I have something to tell you, Your Majesty..”
It was Zenith who approached me..
When I gestured for her to speak, Zenith hesitated for a moment and then spoke resolutely..
“……there is a way.”
“any way?”
“If the fear state of the captured ally is a spell cast by the enemy, I think I can solve it..”
Several heroes around looked surprised..
But I wasn't surprised. I knew it from the beginning, and I was running it in my head, including Zenith's abilities..
What I hesitated about was just.
“If that scarecrow has magically cast fear, I can dispel it. but…….”
“but?”
“……The distance must be close.”
This handsome, two-faced man in front of me.
Because it was a strategy that had to be thrown into the dead,.
***
Zenith’s skillset is as follows:.
Passive. [Give us peace (Dona Nobis Pacem))].
It is one level more enhanced than the general healing magic passive, Healing Light, and it is possible to 'remove status abnormalities' along with recovery..
It was thanks to this skill that I was able to remove the 'petrified' status condition of an ally during the Gorgon Sisters battle..
And this time, the 'fear' status condition of the Scarecrow Army can also be canceled with this..
Next, skills 1 and 2.
1skill. [God does not want it (Deus Non Vult))].
2skill. [God wants it (Deus Lo Vult))].
1The skill is a skill that increases the defense power of the body by forming armor made of divine power. Skill 2 is an attack power increase skill that forms a weapon made of divine power to attack the enemy..
The effect may seem simple, but the increase in defense and attack power is quite large. Moreover, since it depends on the application of divine power, the uses are endless..
However, it is not that important in this battle... … Now the ultimate is important.
Ultimate. [If you want peace, prepare for war (Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum))].
If viewers who were fans of classics were watching, would it have been shortened to ‘Pyeongwon Jeonjun’??
It is an ultimate skill with a very outstanding effect. It can apply the passive, skill 1, and skill 2 effects to all allies within a certain range..
In other words, it is possible to heal allies within a certain range, recover from status ailments, equip them with divine power armor, or give them holy power weapons..
Zenith, an SSR-level priest, is an area healer and a powerful skill complete with an area buffer..
However, despite its outstanding performance, there are three problems..
First, only one effect can be activated at a time..
Recovery of stamina, removal of status ailments, increase in defense, and increase in attack power do not occur all at once; you must choose only one of them..
Well, I wouldn't say it's a problem up to this point, it's just a bit disappointing. Next time is the real problem.
second. Must be close.
All of Zenith's skills are close combat specification..
From the passive level, the effect is activated only when directly contacting an ally, and needless to say, skill 1 and skill 2 are skills that stick to the enemy and fight..
The ultimate also grants an effect to allies around you, but of course, you have to go directly to the allies who will receive the effect..
Well, I can grit my teeth and say it's not bad up to this point, but…….
third. Zenith cannot move for 1 turn before and after using this skill..
First of all, to use it, a casting time of 1 turn, or 3 minutes, is required. You have to stop still and concentrate for 3 minutes..
And after use, no matter how many allies within the range or how much divine power they used, they will fall into a state of exhaustion for another 3 minutes..
Normally, the healer moves with allies, so it might be a penalty worth taking..
But now, the enemies that need to be healed with this ultimate are all captured by the enemy, and when they sense this, they start jumping around..
Even if you are lucky enough to use the skill at the right range, you are still in the middle of enemy lines..
If you get exhausted for 3 minutes after using it, it's literally like shouting, "Please kill me.".
‘It's really annoying to add a demerit to a good skill just to achieve balance.!’
I don't want to have to make difficult choices! I want to use a bunch of balance-breaking characters who overuse ignorant OP skills! Why don’t you understand people’s feelings, this damn fantasy world?!
“after.”
I sighed and clicked my tongue at Zenith..
“Okay, let’s say it’s close. But then, can you recover properly? Those scarecrows will sense you and rush to kill you..”
“There is a way. Your Majesty probably knows it too..”
Janice looked at me intently. I narrowed my eyes in dissatisfaction..
Lucas, who was standing between them and looking around, asked curiously..
“What is that method, my lord??”
“……I got caught on purpose..”
I reluctantly explained..
“After Zenith was deliberately captured by the enemy scarecrow, she was taken to the heart of the enemy army... … That's where you use the wide area recovery skill..”
“No, is that possible? Aren't you controlled by the fear of your enemies when you're captured??”
“Since Zenith has magic to recover from status abnormalities, she will be able to relieve the fear on her own..”
I will also be able to assist as [Indomitable Commander] from a distance..
They don't really care about captured victims, so Zenith will still be able to use her ultimate even if she's tied to the scarecrow..
What happens after that is the problem…….
“After I remove the fear of those captured, you and your Majesty can run and rescue me. Isn’t this a pretty good chance of winning??”
“…….”
I sighed towards Zenith, who spoke calmly..
“I might really die, Janice..”
“If this continues, everyone caught there will definitely die. I think it's a gamble worth taking..”
“……I just want to ask you one thing..”
I asked because I was genuinely suspicious..
“Are you the type of person who finds joy in sacrificing for others? Or just that… … Masochistic? That's it?”
Zenith laughed bitterly..
“no.”
“But why are you doing this??”
“I survived because of the good will of others. Even if I can't give as much as I received, I don't want to run away when I can..”
“You are a priest…….”
No, he's a priest. really.
Zenith had already returned her priestly clothes and was no longer able to cross herself as a habit, but the man was smiling in a friendly way..
“……I ask one more thing.”
I shot back coldly..
“You probably aren't just looking for a place to die.?”
“…….”
“Now that you've been dismissed as a priest, you're not just trying to die in a nice and rewarding way, are you? If that's the reason, I can never tolerate it..”
Zenith pursed her lips a few times, then smiled bitterly and shook her head..
“……I honestly can't say I don't feel that way..”
Look how honest this guy is..
“therefore… … Your Majesty please save me.”
Zenith looked toward the forward base..
“According to our doctrine, priests cannot commit suicide. I will throw myself into a dangerous place, so your Majesty and you... … please save me.”
“…….”
Eventually I nodded..
“It's dangerous, but worth the walk..”
“Prince Ash!”
Diarmudin, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, shouted..
“Are you really going to ignore my advice??!”
“…….”
“Those who should die should die, and those who should live should live! Why can't I even make these basic decisions??!”
There are no wrong opinions here.
It all makes sense. The same goes for Diermudine..
Still, I decided.
“We will carry out operations while maintaining the safety line. However, just in case, Diarmudin, please do not participate in this operation and watch from afar..”
Diarmudin's face distorted. I glanced at the old wizard and nodded..
“And in the unlikely event that we are wiped out, please return to Crossroads and devise countermeasures..”
“…….”
“I will trust you and leave it to you. ivory tower.”
A plan was assembled in my head..
I turned away from Diarmuddin and clapped my hands and shouted to my men..
“Okay, no time! Explain the operation immediately!”
I shouted to my subordinates who looked at me with nervous faces..
“The operation name is… … Hit the scarecrow 10,000 times!”
“……?”
All subordinates looked puzzled at the strange operation name..
No, when it comes to MMORPGs, it was common sense to raise your stats by hitting 10,000 scarecrows in the beginner village.!
The scarecrow is basically a fucking beater.!
***
After my instructions, everyone started preparing for the operation..
I also started preparing. Because this time I had to use all my abilities..
“Okay, okay.”
I held the ceremonial longsword at my waist - Nightmare Slayer [Light and Shadow] in my hand..
“It's time for me to use my secret trick..”
As I slowly pulled out my ceremonial long sword in a cool pose (of course I don't know anything about swordsmanship), a crooked voice came out..
“Do you know how to use a sword??”
At least it was Diarmuddin..
Diarmudin was restlessly circling around me, as if he was dying of worry for us, even though he was talking loudly. I chuckled..
“This is not a sword.”
“Although it is an unedged ceremonial sword, it appears to be a sword.…….”
“I made it look like that. In fact, the purpose is not like that.”
After completing the sword strike, I held the ceremonial long sword [Light] in my right hand, and the sheath [Shadow] in my left hand..
“Dear Diarmuddin. All the advice you gave makes sense..”
“…….”
“But if I do everything according to my own will, I can't reach the end I want..”
What I'm trying to achieve is neither a normal ending nor a good ending..
True ending - It's the true ending..
Break the rationale, break the laws, break the limits, and only at the end can you grasp it..
therefore.
“I will show my will, my group, and this world as I wish..”
Save someone who needs to die,
Clear stages that cannot be cleared,
Reach the unreachable ending.
In order to do that, I will constantly repeat the struggle and struggle. It’s okay to point fingers at me for being reckless, foolish, or stubborn..
okay. Because this is the path I chose.
Diarmudine laughed as if it was absurd and shook his head..
“Do you know? That mindset…….”
“I know without you having to say it..”
It's not like cancer..
The Ming Dynasty never wanted.
What I tried to become from the beginning……!
Bingle!
I turned the ceremonial long sword [Light] so that the handle was facing down..
Then, after placing the sheath [shadow] on the handle,-
click-!
combined the two.
The transformation gimmick designed by Kelly Bay works, and the scabbard combined with the handle of the long sword has become longer..
So the [Light and Shadow] held in my hand looked like a long spear.,
……It looked like a flagpole..
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