Chapter 271

Was it Seonghyun’s words that acted as the catalyst?

Those who had been continuously hiding their identities and lurking in the vicinity began to move.

It was a survival mission, after all.

They had tried to avoid standing out.

But if it came to this, the story changed.

Their robes had been stripped off anyway.

It would be strange to just stay still.

[Team 133! Unlike before, they have started to move in earnest!!! After defeating player Keron from Team 72, it seems they intend to move seriously!!!]

At the broadcast spirit’s words, the viewers couldn’t help but be expectant.

Because the dark horse, which had been maintaining a lukewarm attitude, had started to move.

It was only natural to be expectant.

- Wow, they’re moving right away.

- Forbiddens basically pulled the whisker of a sleeping tiger.

- LMAO, I didn't think Keron would lose though, damn;;

- I know right. But he was like that even with his magic sealed, so if he had unsealed it, it might have been an even match???

- Agreed;;;

People were getting their hopes up, thinking things would be different when he unsealed his magic.

And they were also looking forward to what would happen when the dark horse Team 133, now on the move, encountered the Featherwing Knights and the mages of Serul Magic Tower.

They were anticipating such things as well.

Naturally, the remaining Forbiddens, the Featherwing Knights, and the mages of Serul Magic Tower who were listening to the broadcast mostly reacted with surprise.

They had expected the dark horse, Team 133, to be strong.

But to think he was skilled enough to beat Keron in a one-on-one fight.

“None of you are to engage those guys. Gather as much information as you can.”

Zaya, the leader of the Forbiddens, commanded.

“Everyone, do not scatter and raise your guard to the maximum.”

The Featherwing Knights also looked to be on high alert.

“An elf swordsman…… a troublesome foe. I’ll have to raise our estimates higher than expected.”

The mages of Serul Magic Tower also scratched their heads, looking troubled.

All three teams appeared to be reacting with surprise at Silvanor's greater-than-expected skill.

The broadcast spirit also chattered on endlessly watching him.

[Ah, all three teams are raising their guard to the fullest!!! What kind of turn will this survival take! It's a point to look forward to!!!]

As if the broadcast spirit’s words had finally made things more interesting.

The viewers also entered a state of extreme excitement.

- Wow, isn't one of the four going to get eliminated in the survival?

- Well, the survival map is wide, but it might be possible?

- Wow, but Zaya of the Forbiddens can also one-shot a boss;;;

- Gamu of the Featherwing Knights too…….

- The firepower of the Serul Mages is insane too;;;

Because each of them was so powerful.

The survival was progressing rapidly, with the viewers unable to predict who would win.

The number of remaining teams was only 42.

Only 10 teams were left until the next match.

9.

A sharply pointed, greyish-blue spire.

There, a man was staring at a screen conjured by magic.

With a strange expression on his face, he watched the situation.

The team in black robes, which had been quiet until now.

As they began to move, the tide was turning.

[Team 133, which has started to move in earnest! There are no monsters that can stop them!!! Ah! But in the midst of that, they are not touching the other teams first!?]

Now, there were only about forty teams left.

If about eight more teams were eliminated, the first round of the tournament would end.

After that, it would continue as a tournament.

But why?

The master of the greyish-blue spire swallowed a grumble, as if he was strangely dissatisfied.

“Hmm.”

As if something was a little lacking.

Their identity could be inferred.

But it wasn't clearly revealed, was it?

He wanted to see what the master of Over Palace was like.

But even while openly active, they were hiding him well and not showing him.

Was that why?

To change this tedious situation, he decided to use a little of his power.

'Well, this can also be a gift. It won't be a loss.'

The fanatics in Over Palace, who call themselves a royal palace, would rather rejoice, and at the same time, he could satisfy his own curiosity.

As if to say, 'Let's see you handle this,' he gestured with his hand.

An energy from the greyish-blue spire seeped into the space he had created.

An unscheduled event.

Because of that, how would things unfold?

He repeated to himself internally, as if in anticipation.

“Go on, run wild.”

- As the Monarch wills.

Along with that cry, something was absorbed with the energy and flowed in.

And watching the impromptu subordinate he created disappear into his space.

The master of the greyish-blue spire smiled faintly.

The elf knight was outstanding, but could he handle this guy alone?

Or would the master of Over Palace behind him finally reveal himself?

He smiled as he watched the crack appear in the survival space, as if in anticipation.

He stared at the screen, repeating to himself that he hoped it would be as he predicted.

0.

A sudden tremor in space.

It was not the vibration of an earthquake.

As the entire space trembled with shock, all the teams stopped in their tracks at once.

What on earth is this phenomenon?

Faced with an incomprehensible phenomenon, everyone was cautious.

The so-called favorites, the Forbiddens, the Featherwing Knights, and the mages of Serul Magic Tower were no exception.

Even Seonghyun's team, called the dark horse.

'……This is?'

Among them, only Seonghyun.

No, to be precise.

“Hmph? It seems the master of the space has interfered? It's the power of a Monarch.”

Only Seonghyun and Helena could clearly read the energy.

A way of using power impossible for anyone but a Monarch.

Because of that, Seonghyun could immediately feel it.

That something was about to happen.

'The master of the magic tower did something.'

If there was a change in the survival landscape, it was natural to be cautious.

Above all, wasn't it the will of the master of the magic tower?

It was a powerful will that the current Seonghyun could not even refuse.

So Seonghyun had no choice but to be cautious.

Also, seeing that Helena was quiet, it seemed she had realized something more.

Looking at her expression.

It felt like she had a puzzled look on her face.

But she soon shook her head.

Thinking she would let him know if something was bothering her, Seonghyun ignored it.

Soon, the trembling of the space grew stronger.

Kugugugugu.

The moment the trembling reached its peak!

Jjeojeojeojeok——!!!

The space distorted, the surrounding scenery shattered into pieces, and a darkness like pitch-blackness rose up.

Simultaneously, from within that pitch-blackness, the hand of a pure white skeleton stretched out.

It happened right below where the number of remaining teams was recorded.

In other words, all the team members in this jungle were watching it.

In the midst of that, as the skeleton's hand appeared, stepping on the space.

An ominous, dark blue aura spread out into the surroundings.

With its mere appearance, the dark blue aura that surged throughout the jungle violently rang the warning bells of all those who possessed alert skills.

Telling them that this being was dangerous.

And soon, a familiar message appeared to the users.

[A Hidden Raid Boss (Unique), 『Wraith Knight of Darkness, Reyark』, has appeared in the survival field.]

[This is the Hidden Raid Boss (Unique), 『Wraith Knight of Darkness, Reyark』, who possesses overwhelming power.]

[Survive by avoiding the Hidden Raid Boss (Unique), 『Wraith Knight of Darkness, Reyark』.]

At those words, a shock close to panic washed over them.

A hidden raid boss alone was shocking enough.

But its rank was Unique.

It was a rank that would make most users flee in terror, and the NPCs were no exception.

It was an overwhelming enemy that made them feel the fear of death, going beyond just ringing warning bells, so the majority of the surviving teams judged it to be dangerous.

Of course, there were exceptions.

The Forbiddens were one of them.

“A boss? Should we unseal?”

“I think we can handle it if we unseal, Leader. But it’s a bit worrying since Keron isn’t here.”

The Forbiddens were extremely belligerent.

They immediately asked their leader, Zaya, for her opinion.

Zaya hesitated for a moment.

They could definitely take it down.

But even if they defeated it now, there was nothing to gain other than the raid reward.

However, if they unsealed their magic, their karma status would be maintained, and if they were to be ambushed, the loss would be immense.

“……Stand by.”

Perhaps judging that they were slightly lacking because Keron was not there.

She ordered them to stand by.

The other two smacked their lips as if in disappointment.

“Tsk, why did Keron-hyung have to go and die.”

“Well, he couldn’t unseal his magic. Can’t be helped.”

Although they were disappointed, Zaya’s command was absolute.

They didn’t even think of disobeying.

And the Featherwing Knights, who made the same judgment as the Forbiddens.

Gamu quickly made his calculations.

Normally, there would be no reason to fight this thing.

However.

“We’ll go to keep in check any guys who might appear in the vicinity.”

The tournament would begin after the survival.

But before that, if they could eliminate the dark horse, the magic tower, or even the Forbiddens, they could get closer to their mission.

That’s why the Featherwing Knights moved with the intention of aiming for their backs.

'Everything is for the Kingdom of Rieskan.'

The Featherwing Knights moved, showing a resolute attitude.

Similarly, the mages of Serul Magic Tower 고민했다 for a moment.

They were deliberating because they knew that this place was a space created by their magic tower master, and that the undead was also created by him.

If they were to fight it, they would be able to defeat it.

However.

“Do we have to? Should we go?”

The mages, who valued efficiency, didn’t feel any particular merit in that undead.

It felt more like a mere supporting role.

They decided to ignore it.

Finally, the favorite, Team 133, Seonghyun’s team, also contemplated at first as they looked at the creature.

There was no reason to fight it.

The mission was still to survive, not to defeat it.

There was no need to go.

Above all.

'There must be many guys setting traps.'

If someone tried to take that thing down.

There would be more than one or two who would surely be waiting with traps.

Going would be a rather foolish act.

It wasn't like they could gain a big advantage either.

Seonghyun also intended to ignore it.

Thinking about efficiency, that was the right decision.

However, in that moment, Seonghyun could see it.

The turquoise energy blooming from the back of the Wraith Knight of Darkness, Reyark.

Now that his control over the undead had increased, he could tell for sure.

The fact that if he defeated that guy now, he could make the guy itself, not its corpse, a soldier of death.

As he felt a sense of strangeness at the way it was enticing him like a gift.

Seonghyun could discover something else strange.

None other than.

- I shall take away all life.

The Wraith Knight of Darkness, Reyark, was speaking from above in the air.

His appearance looked quite threatening.

But something only Seonghyun could see was visible behind Reyark.

A being with a translucent body and a turquoise light.

And it made eye contact with Seonghyun and muttered.

- Oh! You are another Monarch. This friend was sent by the Necromancer Lord. Well, to be precise, I am a ghost, so only a noble person like you can see me.

At those words, he muttered in slight confusion.

'The Necromancer Lord is the master of the magic tower?'