“How can this be…?”
“Are you not going to stop your Authority?”
The Outer was burning away due to the power of Destruction.
Though the ones that had already disappeared wouldn’t return, the Outer that was barely clinging to life and burning away returned to its original form.
The Authority of Time, that fraudulent power, could turn back time and regenerate anything as long as it wasn’t already dead.
Even if that target was an Outer.
Even though Se-un had shown her that he could destroy the Outer, she didn’t stop her Authority.
“…No. Can’t you see how many Outers are here? I’ve only seen the Outer being defeated now, both before and after the regression, but that’s not enough.”
“Do you think this is the end?”
“Don’t be complacent. The moment I stop my Authority, all the Outers here will overwhelm us. Not satisfied with that, they’ll cover Shineel, and soon overflow to the lower floors.”
She didn’t trust Se-un until the end.
Well, that was only natural.
Se-un had heard about her existence from the Tyrant and even deduced her situation before arriving here, but she was different.
She had been using her Authority here alone to hold back the Outers. Moreover, she couldn’t possibly believe the words of a stranger who suddenly appeared and asked her to trust him.
“I understand.”
“Yes, hurry back.”
“Then I’ll show you directly.”
“Huh?”
He had been holding back, thinking it would be a waste of energy to use his power while the Authority of Time was still in effect, but it seemed that this wouldn’t be enough to gain her trust.
That’s why Se-un began to unleash his power in earnest.
Whoosh-
The circles began to spin fiercely.
The first circle, the second circle…….
The more circles that spun, the more intensely the surrounding mana reacted, and the air rippled.
“Oh, this…….”
The incantation of a 9-circle mage.
This was a phenomenon that even she couldn’t help but be taken aback by.
In the meantime, Se-un’s magic was ready, and it manifested through Durandal, which was embedded in the Outer’s body.
– According to the mysteries of the Black Tower, the power of ‘Fire Storm’ is enhanced.
Whirr!
Flames erupted from the tip of Se-un’s sword, that is, from deep within the Outer.
In the past, he had to use the ‘Growing Hatchling’ staff as a medium to infuse Destruction’s power into his magic, but not anymore.
As he shared the power of Destruction through the Authority of Rage, he could now infuse the power of Destruction into his magic even without a medium.
Well, it was also because the power of the stigma had become much stronger than before.
“Krrrr!”
The Outer was already in agony from the power of Destruction contained in the sword, but when a firestorm containing the power of Destruction erupted, the Outer literally began to burn.
The flames gradually spread around, annihilating even more Outers.
“Is this still not enough?”
“…….”
The Outer was burning in real time.
She had spent years with the Outer since her regression, but she had never heard such a sound before.
The Outer wailing in agony.
It was a sound she never thought she would hear, both before and after the regression.
She closed her eyes for a moment, took a deep breath, and finally made a decision.
“Really… can you really do it?”
“I can do it.”
“Can you handle it all alone? Look at this amount. The moment I release my Authority, all these Outers will rush at you.”
“I can do it.”
“And the Outers who fear your power will all flee upwards. They’ll cover Shineel and devour countless angels. Can you stop all of that alone?”
Certainly, it was difficult for Se-un to handle this many Outers alone.
If he had moved alone as he had planned at the time of his regression, he would never have been able to nod at her words.
Yes, if it were the Se-un from back then.
“I have companions.”
“Don’t tell me, are all of your companions able to fight the Outers?”
Se-un nodded lightly at her question, which had now become closer to astonishment than doubt.
“Of course.”
* * *
“Everyone ready? From now on, spread out widely around the Platinum Castle.”
“Yes!”
“The Outers will come out. The range is wide, and according to Se-un, the number of Outers is enormous. But, we can’t let a single one escape to the outside.”
“We know!”
The Diablo Guild moved quickly.
Moreover, this time, the Blue Sea Guild was receiving even greater expectations than usual.
“Mr. Zenon, please. It’s more likely that the original form of the Outer will spew out rather than the host, so Mr. Zenon’s power will be very effective.”
“Preparations are already complete. It will be Zaratan’s first performance.”
The Valhalla Guild took charge behind the Diablo and Blue Sea Guilds.
Wearing the meteorite equipment that they had hastily received from the previous shelter.
They wouldn’t be able to exert as much power as the Authority of Destruction, but that alone would be a great help.
“By the way, Master is really impatient.”
“I know, right? He’s already making a mess after only being in Shineel for a short time.”
“But isn’t this better? Since we’re going to get rid of them anyway, it’s better to get rid of them quickly and rest comfortably. It’s just unsettling if we put it off.”
“Haha, you’re right. Let’s clean up quickly!”
The angels came out of the Platinum Castle.
The Platinum Castle was their base.
He thought they would refuse if he issued an evacuation order, but as soon as he mentioned Se-un’s name, they nodded with serious expressions and followed Yoo Seo-ah’s words.
He didn’t know why, but thanks to that, the situation was quickly resolved.
“Heroes, we will also help!”
“Please, be strong!”
When the angels stood behind and stretched out their arms, a bright light poured down and settled on the players’ bodies, making them feel energized and lighter.
They wouldn’t be of much help in the battle against the Outers, so they were planning to retreat to the rear and take on support.
“Now, slowly…….”
Just as Yoo Seo-ah was about to check the formation for the last time, the ground began to tremble.
No, to be precise, the clouds began to shake.
All the players here immediately straightened their posture and adjusted their weapons without anyone telling them to.
A very brief silence.
Immediately after that.
“They’re coming out!”
Kwaaaaa!!
The Outers spewed out from inside the Platinum Castle, or rather, not the main castle but between the several walls surrounding the main castle.
Perhaps there was a barrier around the main castle, as they couldn’t easily enter, and since all the creatures worth devouring were outside the castle anyway, the Outers rushed out without hesitation and approached the players.
“Mr. Zenon!”
“Let’s begin!”
Kwaaaaa!
His White Whale spewed water like a fountain.
Normally, the Outers wouldn’t back down from a water cannon.
“Krrrr!”
“It’s effective!”
The water baptism imbued with the power of Destruction was a different story.
The Outers, who were hit by the streams of water pouring down like rain from the sky, cried out in pain as if they had been doused in hydrochloric acid.
The concentrated attacks of the three guilds poured down on the Outers, whose momentum had momentarily subsided.
Kwagwagwang!
Thud-
Puh-ung!
Defeating the Outers was one thing, but the most important thing was to prevent the Outers from escaping to the outside.
If even one Outer devoured an angel outside, things would become serious.
Was that why? The fight flowed more grandly and spectacularly than usual.
“Zillan, let’s start!”
“Moooo-”
Zaratan, who had been tamed in the trials of the Demon World, walked out next to Zenon.
Even though not much time had passed since then, the guy, who had already grown to the size of a building, immediately spewed out water, and its power was not inferior to the White Whale.
“Ms. Yoo Seo-ah, there are more Outers than I thought!”
“Is there any place being pushed back?”
“We’re not being pushed back, but the range is too wide. Valhalla is helping, but it’s hard to cover the entire range.”
“We still have to stop them. Is it possible to request support from Shineel’s guilds like we did during Flaga [previous crisis]?”
“The executive who came out of the Platinum Castle has already requested support. However, there is still no answer.”
“Se-un will be out soon too. Let’s hold on somehow for now!”
“Understood.”
Platinum Castle.
That place, which could be said to be the symbol of Shineel, was surrounded by multiple layers of walls.
Thanks to this, it boasted an impregnable defense, but as there were many walls, its size was also considerable.
Even with Diablo, Blue Sea, and Valhalla Guilds combined, it was impossible to surround all the walls.
Even more so.
“The Outers’ movements have changed!”
“Don’t tell me they’re ignoring us?”
“I think so. It seems they’ve changed their priority from us to the residents outside.”
“This can’t be.”
The Outers’ pattern had changed.
Originally, they were trying to devour the surrounding players at all costs, but perhaps because they feared the power of Destruction, they began to avoid them.
In a situation where it was already difficult to block all sides, it became difficult to block everything as the Outers began to focus on escaping the castle.
“At this rate, there’s no way…….”
“Seo-ah! We have a message from the Platinum Castle executive!”
“What is it?”
“The ‘Slayer Guild’ that we requested support from earlier…….”
Krrrr!
Just before Hae-ri’s report was finished, one of the encirclements was finally breached. The Outers spewed out like a wave.
Arcana, who was the most flexible in this, quickly moved to fix it.
“You filthy being. How dare you show your face in front of me again.”
Kwaaaaa!
Crimson flames swept towards the Outers.
The power to push back the Outers even without the power of Destruction or the meteorite.
The flames were so hot that they melted not only the Outers but also the surrounding clouds and walls.
There was only one being who could exert such power.
“……They accepted the support request.”
The Red Dragon, Kshallarkas. And the soldiers who appeared with her.
“We will fill the gaps.”
“Please, quell your anger.”
Spears and armor made of bone.
Their appearance was close to that of humans, but their thick frames and heights of nearly 2 meters made them look closer to orcs than humans.
The Slayer Guild members introduced themselves as Dragon Tooth Soldiers.
They wore equipment made from dragon materials and were guardians who protected their master, Kshallarkas.
“Get lost, you bastards.”
“How dare you stink in front of the dragon.”
“W-wait a minute!”
They fearlessly charged towards the Outers.
No matter how strong they were, they would be immediately devoured if they touched the Outers.
Yoo Seo-ah, who was flustered by their reckless charge, tried to stop them, but she couldn’t stop their momentum.
But…….
Kugung!
“Krrrr!”
However, contrary to Yoo Seo-ah’s expectations, the Dragon Tooth Soldiers were doing a great job of blocking the Outers.
Not only that, but they were also inflicting plausible blows while wielding their spears and swords.
And soon after, thanks to Go Chang-seok’s keen eyes, he was able to confirm the reason.
“That equipment… seems to have meteorite mixed in.”
The Slayer Guild’s Dragon Tooth Soldiers. All of them were wearing equipment imbued with the power of meteorites.
Chapter 627