NOVEL NEXT chapter 198
198 – The Warrior’s Desert
#One
The white flash instantly turned the colorful garden into black and white.
A huge storm of mana surged upward, forming a tower.
Only the aftermath of the storm gusted so much wind that it was difficult to control one’s body.
The group had to crouch down to avoid being blown away, with no time to watch the magnificent sight.
At that time, someone emerged from the shadows and firmly supported the party.
Chains from their respective shadows wrapped tightly around their waists.
“Confucius, I will protect you.”
Manus also had to close his eyes and hold on to the explosion, which was much bigger than expected.
It was such an explosion that the powerfully buffed party stumbled.
In terms of simple power alone, it has destructive power that far exceeds the 6th class.
Andrea, who had weak durability, couldn’t even scream and was caught in the explosion.
Indeed, how would it be?
The aftermath of the battle did not go away easily.
Aden, who came out of the shadows, spread a shadow curtain in front of Manus and blocked it, as if it was moving well even in the huge explosion.
“Are you okay? You’ve grown up again.”
“It is temporary. I can’t create such destructive power.”
“It’s a state you’ll reach someday, so keep it in your memory and you’ll be fine. than that… … .”
Aden remembered everything he saw inside the shadows.
When I came up with Anais, I couldn’t see the end of the tower.
It was also the first time I realized that there is an existence called an ‘apostle’.
It was dangerous.
It seemed that the friends who had just become adults were too daunting opponents to deal with.
You must be lucky now.
Suddenly, as if the world was twisted, strange things happened.
‘I’ll have to help whenever I have time.’
The maid’s work and the shadow’s work are busy, but the most important thing is the safety of the party and Gongja.
Not growing every time you meet a strong enemy is a problem, but an injury that makes growth itself impossible is also a problem.
What’s the point if you die?
Her rise to the level of Master was also possible because she was alive.
As Aden’s heart hardened, Manus, who saw her eyes, organized his thoughts.
It wasn’t yet time for her to step out.
A desert, a lava field beyond it, a wide meadow and a maze that unfolds again.
‘At least until I surpass the 6th apostle, I have to save my master level power.’
sixth apostle.
It must have been around the time when Manus was in his third year.
At that time, Manus would be a mage-level force, so it would not be too late to deploy Aden from then on.
From there, the demons inside the tower will be much more difficult than the monsters living outside.
I opened my mouth to convey the meaning and talked to Aden.
“It is still too early to intervene. 1 year. Leaving that much, I think you should train slowly.”
“All right. But on a dangerous day like today, you must call.”
“I will.”
“My colleagues are also talented enough… … Something like me will catch up soon.”
Could it be?
She was considered one of the worst bosses.
A character who reached something beyond the Master, and was also the strongest humanoid boss, excluding the main characters.
An existence that proudly gained notoriety among non-human beings.
Her potential is far greater than she thought.
Doing so naturally led to doubts about the emperor.
‘That man, what the hell was he thinking in the original story… … .’
Maybe no one could pass his ordeal.
Anyway, only the developers know the original story.
“Whoah, I think it’s finally over!”
“Is everyone okay? Where are you hurt?”
“are you okay. however… … Aden was there too. I had no idea.”
Everyone turned their gaze to Aden, who had removed the veil.
The appearance of the neat maid’s house caught the eye of the assassin who was nowhere to be found.
faint presence.
It looks like it will disappear if you turn your eyes even a little.
Everyone gulped.
Is the invisible sword scary?
With her hair tied up and wearing a black night suit, she truly looked like an assassin.
“Is everyone okay?”
“… … yes. I’m fine thanks.”
“Fortunately, the. None seem to have survived, so let’s go look for a reward. then.”
Aden left those words and was sucked into Manus’s shadow again.
The children who had been staring blankly at the place where Aden was, turned their heads.
Apostle Andrew.
Once again a mighty foe fell to its knees.
Pearson, who shook off his tension, made a fuss.
For some reason, a flash flashed in his head, as if he had a great reward.
“Let’s go, let’s go! Hurry up and check out the rewards! My intuition is calling out. senior! Let’s go! That magic from earlier was amazing!”
“Checking rewards is always fun. let’s go.”
Manus also smiled lightly and moved on.
The overflowing mana gradually disappeared.
I felt a sense of exhaustion and futility, but it wasn’t that I didn’t have anything to gain.
The bowl has grown.
A vessel that holds mana, a vessel that accumulates power, and the feeling that the limit of the body has grown.
It was a look that reminded everyone who felt it.
Especially Guillermo, who was craving power.
“Let’s see.”
“oh! This is the first time I’ve seen a magic stone this big?!”
“oh… … And what else is this? cane?”
“I also have armor.”
“How the hell does this come out?”
Staves, armor, magic stones.
In addition, countless artifacts were scattered around.
The tower was like this.
A place where countless rewards are poured.
The party poured out admiration as they examined the armor and staff.
They began to shove the rewards into their subspace pockets.
Eventually, Aden came out and even put the rest of the objects inside the shadow.
It was only natural that she stuck out her tongue after seeing so many artifacts.
[okay… … . I remembered.]
At that time, Andrea’s voice sounded like it was flying.
As if everyone had heard it, the group raised their heads and looked around.
Being ready for battle in an instant seems to be quite used to emergency situations now.
No matter how much I looked around, there was no sign of Andrea.
Same goes for Manus.
Since no one could hide in front of him, her body must have truly been annihilated.
[It’s a huge twist.]
her voice faded.
Andrea whispers one last time.
The last words he left behind as he vanished were definitely directed towards Manus.
[It’s an ironic fate. Where, do well.]
With that, the words were over.
A garden where silence lingers.
The power holding the garden collapsed and a bitter wind blew.
It was a wind that reminded me of yellow dust.
Behind the rumbling background, a desolate desert was revealed.
where a sandstorm blows.
The lobby is gone, and instead there is a giant door.
“Here… … ?”
“Two! Isn’t this a complete desert?!”
“It’s a new stage.”
[welcome. Great warriors.]
A strange voice was heard.
At the same time, dangerous energy and unfamiliar new types were also revealed.
It was the first time I saw it, but I knew it instinctively.
I couldn’t radiate this kind of energy outside of the [Apostle].
The party was surprised and raised their mana.
But the apostle who appeared waved his hand.
It must mean that you are not willing to fight.
[The one who showed up here is my alter ego. No matter how much you attack, it will be useless.]
“Why did you show up?”
Manus asked.
The dog-headed apostle [Kantati] opened her mouth.
[I want to test you guys to see if you have the qualifications of a warrior. Please play a game with us.]
“game?”
[That’s right. A fair and square game. I will prepare 100 warriors. Defeat them in turn and get rewards. And you can compete with me.]
In short, it’s a boss fight that continues.
The party realized Cantati’s intentions.
An endless duel with sentinels and warriors.
Guillermo seemed to like it when he heard it.
Rather good.
Unlike gardens and labyrinths that require stamina, I was able to fight with all my might.
“good night. I accept the offer.”
[great. Welcome to the warrior’s desert where the winner takes it all. But don’t forget. That the more you tremble in fear, the stronger the warriors become.]
If you don’t move diligently, your enemies will continue to grow stronger.
You will need to make that point clear and make a plan.
Otherwise, you won’t be able to overcome the overwhelmingly strong enemy.
[Also, limit the number of people who can enter a duel to prevent outnumbering the warriors. You will have to think carefully. Then, see you at the stadium.]
The illusion of Cantati slowly disappearing.
Everyone looked at the new stage in silence.
This was also Manus’s favorite place.
It was the stage where I could gain the most experience.
[Kiuuu-!]
“Oh, Phoenix. what’s the matter?”
“Is your condition a little strange?”
“I know. I think you should go back soon.”
“yea, I got it. I’ll go in first.”
Alano took the groaning phoenix and hurried away.
Manus knew what those symptoms were.
Soon Phoenix may not be able to sit on Alano’s head.
【Battle End】
＜Apostle: Andrea＞
＜Everyone’s level has risen.＞
＜Kale: 49 / Anais: 49 / Pearson: 44 / Melanie: 48 / Alano: 51 / Nia: 53 / Guillermo: 49 / Trace: 45＞
＜Manus learned a new skill.＞
＜The level of the Familiar has risen.＞
＜Phoenix: 35＞
＜What’s the status of Phoenix?!＞
＜Albion: 39＞
#2
After Andrea died, the group got out of the tower safely.
It was a significant attack.
In particular, Manus needed time to think about learning a new magic.
“The compensation will be gathered tomorrow and shared. I will put an end to my feelings.”
Emerson said confidently and left.
Everyone asked if she was okay, but she said she didn’t do anything special during this battle and said it was okay.
Manus himself took the initiative and encouraged his colleagues to say that they had a hard time.
One more step.
Another start was waiting.
‘This will greatly enhance the children’s experience.’
A duel between life and death.
A stage where you will continue to fight against the enemy at the risk of your life, not survival.
If we beat Kantati here, those in front of us will become warriors.
The fighting spirit to stand up and fight again in any crisis.
Stamina that does not get tired even in fierce battles.
On top of that, you have the judgment and insight to react instantly and strategize.
It was a stage that would grow the things necessary for battle.
“Go in first. Everyone suffered.”
“Your senior also had a hard time.”
“Rest well!”
“It didn’t take longer than I thought, so I’ll have to take a rest tomorrow. Everyone has worked hard!”
So the women went back to the dorms with the women and the men with the men.
Thrace remained in the erosion zone to spur further training.
There was a huge vacant lot, so it was a perfect environment for training.
“Then, I will keep my seat.”
“If anything happens, be sure to come.”
“yes!”
After he smiled brightly, the Void Garden was completely extinguished.
Two steps now.
There was still a long way to go.