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The first stage of the towerâs ordeal is to deal with the goblin horde. Of course, it wasnât just about dealing with goblins. Goblins used various weapons such as swords, bows, and axes on the theme of monsters. Moreover, the number exceeded fifty. It was the first stage of the horse, and it was difficult for a low-level player to face alone. It would have been impossible to even pass if they were average low-level players. In fact, even the players who broke the entrance quest had no choice but to have a hard time. In a limited, narrow cavity, the target is only the player. If the goblins in a cunning group attack the player, what the player can do alone is bound to be extremely limited. But Do-hyun was different.
<The first stage of the Tower of Trials begins.>
<The record that the challenger has to break is 02 hours 04 minutes 54 seconds.>
The weakest of the monsters, but the most clever. The main culprit that causes the greatest casualties for novice players. All of these were descriptive words for goblins. But in the battle Do-hyon was fighting, those words were meaningless. Dohyun swung his sword without hesitation. It wasnât a matter of breaking records or not. Anyone who witnessed this scene would have judged that. First of all, the momentum of the goblins was qualitatively different from the event âGoblinâs Deterrenceâ.
Classes were divided on the theme of monsters, so it wasnât difficult at all. He used tactics as the public judged him to be clever. It is not uncommon to attack by hiding in the dark or attacking from behind while a colleague draws attention, and sometimes shoots arrows painted black. It was a battle that seemed to have squeezed out all the wicked means that could be used in a battle taking place on this terrain. However, such a goblin was rather overwhelmed by Do-hyun. Do-hyun was several times more clever than Goblin. Do-hyun already knew the various techniques that goblins could use. It was like a professional hunter who hunted only goblins. Half the goblins, who was in charge of the first close combat, died at the hands of Do-hyon.
[Screaming]
The goblins let out a grotesque scream. All tactics against humans became useless. It was anger that things didnât go as planned. Despite the strange scream, Do-hyun did not blink an eye. When the group of goblins in charge of the front died, Do-hyon began to kill the goblins who were aiming for gaps and shooting arrows. Do-hyonâs movements were restrained and efficient. The goblins in charge of close combat that still survived were shrewd enough to be embarrassed.
A horde of bowed goblins also fell to the floor, spouting green blood. Next, it was the turn of the goblins who were hiding and aiming for a surprise attack. Do-hyun found the hidden goblins and cut them down one by one. The floor was strewn with green blood and corpses of goblins. Only Do-hyon was standing in the small cavity with a perfect figure. It was then.
bang!
At the sound of a gunshot from somewhere, Do-hyun immediately turned around. A bullet passed by Dohyunâs chest.
He almost had his chest pierced.
Itâs not over yet?â
The 99% chance of death during the entrance quest was triggered again.
âItâs really annoying.â
Dohyun calculated the trajectory of the bullet and flew the new weapon towards it. A small goblin could be seen hiding behind a pillar and a goblin corpse.
âA goblin who has acquired a sniper rifle!â It is definitely a monster that appears with a low probability even at level 5. But coming out from level 1, it was amazing. The odds of winning the 4th place in the lottery were worth trying. It was fortunate that the goblin was a monster with poor dexterity. Otherwise, Do-hyunâs intestines would have burst out sooner.
bang! bang!
The goblin, noticing that Do-hyun was coming towards him, opened fire. But the hit rate was poor. Besides, he knew that the battle was over and he was careless. Do-hyunâs experience was not insignificant enough to be beaten even after knowing that his opponent had a gun.
Swoosh!
Do-hyun cut off the goblinâs head without difficulty. âWhoa.â Dohyun took a deep breath. It was still only the first stage, but it was a battle that could not be overlooked until the end. In addition, compared to his experience, his physical abilities were still very lacking. The muscles all over his body were tingling. Fortunately, it was the playerâs body that could withstand it. Soon, a system message appeared in front of Dohyunâs eyes.
<Stage 1 of the Tower of Trials is over.>
<The record of the challenger player Unknown is 00 hours 30 minutes 02 seconds, and the record for the first stage has been broken.>
<The record of the player who recorded the first stage, Seonchang Jeong, will be deleted.>
< You have obtained the qualifications to challenge the top 2 stage.>
<Level has risen.>
30 minutes. A refreshing smile appeared on Do-hyonâs lips, who checked his own record. It was an hour and a half shorter than his previous record. Considering the number and offensive of goblins rushing in like a tide, it was an absurdly short record. Do-hyonâs name was not marked as it seems that the effect of the illusion mask was also applied to the tower system. After checking it, Do-hyun closed the system window and exited the stage. After that, The record for the second stage was also changed without a momentâs delay. Over the course of several days, Do-hyon broke records at each stage and moved up to the upper stage. Stage 1 through 7. It was truly like a storm. In this situation, players with high-level records were also terrified. But all of this was only a harbinger. Do-hyun was ready to climb higher than this.
*
âDamn! What the hell is that bastard?!â
Jeong Seon Chang made a heavy impression and vomited her swear words. Jeong Seon-chang, a hot-tempered person, ran rampant on the road for even the smallest things. It used to be annoying, but things are different now. Other players gathered in the central square also agreed with Jeong Seon-chang for now. A red player suddenly appeared and overtook their ranks. It wasnât even breaking a record by a few minutes. He was breaking the stage with an overwhelming time difference that he could not even dare to challenge. As if commuting to and from work, the pride of the promising youngsters who continued to challenge themselves by going in and out of the Tower of Trials was severely damaged.
âDo you have any idea who he is?â
âI know almost everyone, but I can assure you, there is no one who can do that.â âThe Jinpas are pretty popular these days. Is there any possibility?â
âno. There was one guy, but when I asked, he said that it wasnât a big deal. It looks like the reporters have shut their mouths.â
Originally, the players were busy growling with each other in a ranking competition. But now, they were busy exchanging information with each other and guessing the identity of the red player. Knowing the identity of the player did not mean that we could overcome this situation. They just wanted to find a reason to convince them that they were behind. bum bum. Did I say that even a tiger will come if I say it? A human figure fluttered beyond the darkness. It was Do-hyun who had just finished the eighth ordeal.
âbastard.â
Seeing Do-hyon walking out of the central square, Choi Woo-shik spit out abusive language. It was the first time that Choi Woo-shik was swearing if it was Jeong Seon-chang. All the other players looked at Choi Woo-shik in surprise. Even Jeong Seon-chang had a surprised face. However, Choi Woo-shik just stared at Do-hyon as if he was still displeased. When I saw that red player, I couldnât help but swear. It is a record set by promising youngsters who have received attention from the public and have been nurtured like jade in the Legion and Sega. It is said that it is not easy enough to be replaced at once with any skill. But that red player was devouring those records like a gnat in just a few days. The record left now was, at best, the geniuses who were called monsters even among the prospects. Despite the stinging gazes around him, Do-hyun sat quietly. âAre there only two left now?â Do-hyun took a break and looked around. Those two who were ranked at the top were invisible. Turning his gaze away, Do-hyun drank the bottled water he had prepared. Because of the forced march that lasted for several days, he became accustomed to resting in the central square of the cave. The hostility of other players is now familiar. âI just broke level 8, so all thatâs left is that stage.â Top 10 are ranked in the top. Do-hyun was currently in 3rd place. Until Dohyun entered the tower, it was a world where only those who were considered promising prospects played. A strange guy with a hidden face came into such a place, so I was just skeptical. Do-hyun sighed inwardly. âLetâs reorganize first.â Do-hyun chewed on the beef jerky he had prepared and turned on the status window.
<Player Do-Hyun Lee>
Level: 5
Characteristics: Original authorâs luck, Original Transcendence
Layer: Grade 5 Extra
[Physical Ability]
Strength: 3
Stamina: 5
Dexterity: 7
Sense: 7
Magical Power: 3
At first glance, it was a stat that was nothing special. However, upon closer inspection, there was one peculiarity. The point was that the ability was high for a low-level player. Most players start with 1 for each of their physical abilities. That was the standard value indicating the limits of human beings. In âDungeon & Monstersâ, you get 1 bonus point each time you level up. Even considering the level up, Dohyunâs ability level was high. The reason was extremely simple. This is because there was a special system unique to âDungeon & Monstersâ.
<Your agility has increased.>
<Your agility has increased.>
As you can see from the trials given in the Tower of Trials, this game was very different. It was composed of a system in which the difference between those who had talent and those who had no talent became more and more stark. Those with talent could easily increase their abilities just by accumulating experience and knowledge. This is because they have better understanding than those without talent. Therefore, there was no need to dwell on the bonus points given by leveling up. Fortunately, Dohyun had the skill âPapyrus of the Originalâ. The skill activated by Sega was still continuing. In addition to that skill, the experience he had in actual combat created a synergy. Thanks to this, Dohyun was able to increase his understanding of battle while breaking the Tower of Trials. It wasnât noticeably faster. But for now, this was enough. His ability accumulated as a sinaph would be powerful enough to narrow the gap in talent later on.
âBut there are still two players who canât beat it⊠⊠.â
I set it up the situation of the novel myself, but they were really monstrous bastards.
âBy the way, 5th grade extra. When is this going to go up?â Do-hyun naturally thought of a 99% mortality rate. Iâve only been through it twice so far, but all of them were filthy and unlucky. Do-hyun narrowed the gap between his eyebrows.
âDo I really have to break the tower to change?â
That was then. Hearing footsteps, Dohyun turned his head. There was a man walking towards the square.
Jo Ja-hyun. In Do-hyeonâs setting, he was born with a natural talent that made him stronger than anyone else. Even if he hadnât been born in the Cho family, he would have grown up alone.
For someone like Lee Do-Hyun, the fool of the Mu Cheon family he was like his antithesis. Of course, this is just a conversation among similar peers. Among the players on the front line, there were players who were much stronger than Jo Ja-hyun. As a player, Jo Ja-hyun, who is just going through a period of growth, could not be touched. However, it was not possible to evaluate Jo Ja-hyun based on the present. He was a man who had grown even more than he is now and would one day stand at the pinnacle of all players with his talent. And that was enough to convey his first impressions. His forehead was straight and his shining eyes were full of confidence. A sharp nose, a firm chin, and even a sly smile. It was truly the face of the main character in the story. It was the same image that Do-hyun found on the internet. Jo Ja-hyun entered the square and leaned comfortably against the wall. He had a bubbly, unpretentious look.
âSo, what do you all do? Iâm pretty tough.â
â⊠⊠.â Jo Ja-hyun spoke to Choi Woo-shik, who was next to him. However, Choi Woo-shik did not respond because he was not in a good mood. Jo Ja-hyun just shrugged as if he didnât care.
âThe silence is still there.â It was playful, but there was a sense of excitement. It was the behavior and tone that people used to kick their tongues saying it was light. âYou donât seem to know yet that the sub-record has changed, donât you?â Do-hyon, who was looking at Jo Ja-hyun, thought so. Due to Jo Ja-hyunâs personality, even knowing that a major change had occurred in the record, there was no way to just ignore it. He must have come to the red player, Dohyun, who was the cause.
âIâm guessing the lower record doesnât matter.â The bad boy isnât himself, itâs him. He was ranked number 1 from beginning to end, and he came to Choi Woo-shik, who was ranked lower than him, and whined that it was difficult. I wrote it, but he was a really bad guy. Dohyun smirked and shook his head. And just at the same time, he saw Inyeong coming out of the square following Jo Ja-hyun. An impressive woman with black hair like ebony, eyes that seem indifferent, and dense facial features. It was a rumor. A look of displeasure came from her slightly closed mouth. Apparently, this challenge was not too successful. âThe 1st and 2nd places still donât seem to change. â Before Dohyun could finish thinking, a voice mixed with anger came down.
âWho the hell are you?!â It was Park Yoo-myung. He was a guy who would become famous as a skill looter, and he was a great person who would be sad if he was the second to be shameful and dirty. His skills were to some extent supported. So he could have made it to third place. But, to be honest, he wasnât all that great. With his shrewd hair, he has barely disguised his own shell. Originally, he was destined to find a cornerstone here that would greatly increase his reputation. But that fate was shattered.
âWho broke my record!â Just by Do-hyun. It seems that a notice of record keeping failure appeared to Park Yoo-myeong. If the name of the challenger who stole the record was written on the notice, you would be able to tell the identity of it. He grabbed my head and started muttering.
âDamn! If I had held on a little longer, I could have gotten it!â Insanity flashed in Park Yoo-myeongâs eyes. Players around them slowly retreated. that? Players tilted their heads at the ambiguous designation. But Do-hyun knew what it was. âYou seem to have information about the title. Then youâll be furious because you lost your third place spot.â It seemed to come in at the right time, even if it was a little tighter. It was best to avoid unnecessary friction. Dohyun quietly avoided the place.