"Ah, you're thinking of completely arming one person?"
"No."
This isn't it either.
"Then what?"
"Armor is for you to wear. However, I will carry the weapons."
"......What?"
"Even if we can't use skills, we should be able to use the 'Position Swap' ability. When multiple enemies appear, swap positions with the leader and hold your ground."
"I can only use it twice a day due to my low stats."
"That's why I'm telling you to hold your ground."
"I've never properly learned shield techniques."
"I trust you."
"Good grief."
Serengeti's face turned pale as the unthinkable became reality.
However, this is the most practical way to use it.
If I had the 'Position Swap' ability, I would have trained primarily for defense.
In contrast, Serengeti used the 'Position Swap' ability mainly for offense.
He lived a life completely isolated from defense, using tactics to toy with and deceive enemies, like when he killed the Massacre.
It wasn't bad, but it's not necessary in this situation.
"Endure until I kill the leader. Then you'll survive."
"......I'll do my best to endure with all my might."
*
What is the range of the tool?
It means everything except equipment.
In other words, this can also be used.
Kwak!
Kyeong!
Lightning struck between the pack of werewolves.
The werewolves were momentarily stunned by the sight of the giant monster.
Hydra!
The 'Hydra's Soul' was also a tool.
Its presence was overwhelmingly powerful.
Huh, huh, huh!
The heads of the Hydra quickly grew tired.
'......It seems the Hydra's stats are also limited to 20.'
It seemed that even summoned creatures had a stat limit.
Maintaining that massive body required stats far beyond 20.
It would be difficult to use it for anything other than an intimidating totem.
Still, it was enough.
Puk!
Taking advantage of the small confusion, Serengeti killed the werewolf leader he had swapped positions with.
Kyeong?
Kyeong kyeong!
With the leader dead, the werewolf pack fell into chaos.
A perfect opportunity to sweep away the werewolves.
Aggak!
I took out and ate the carrion crow's core.
Tuduk, tudududuk!
Instantly, I transformed into a carrion crow.
This was also a 'tool,' so it could be used.
And if my guess is correct.
'......I can use the carrion crow's skills.'
Strictly speaking, becoming the king of carrion crows and using skills is the same as eating the carrion crow's core and using the skills inscribed on it.
So, I can't use skills when I return to human form.
Therefore, I can use skills.
Additionally.
It means that the skills I stole from Kengo can also be used.
I infused my soul into the werewolf leader, reviving it.
With low stats, this one is the limit.
Kyeong kyeong?
Auuuuu!
The werewolves gathered around the leader.
There was no hostility.
Honestly, I was skeptical.
I didn't really believe this would work.
'......It works.'
*
'You who lack faith.'
Demigod.
The absolute being who designs dungeons and bestows trials.
He is dead, leaving only his will, but the dungeon has not been cleared for a long time.
Because there was no faith.
Because they could not trust each other.
Even with the strict entry conditions, it was the same.
Humans cannot overcome their desires. They are always swayed by the instinct to step on others and rise.
'Humans are truly foolish.'
Will shook his head.
After watching humans for a long time, he saw no hope in them.
No matter how much time passed, humans did not change.
They were so foolish that they could not even break through a single trial he had painstakingly created.
This time, the challengers would be no different.
'......Dare to.'
However, this time the challengers were a little different.
From the moment they entered, they deleted one of the four propositions he had set.
He forcibly warped them to prevent preparation time, but they were advancing through the floors in a completely different way from his intended design.
Faith, honor, honesty.
These three were the most important core of the dungeon.
However, once inside the dungeon, there was no room for Will's intervention.
Even if a god enters the dungeon, they must follow the dungeon's rules.
In that case.
A great will, which even the great will did not anticipate, appeared, clearing the dungeon without regard for the rules.
Transforming, reviving the werewolf leader as an undead, and gradually increasing the pack through control.
Originally, this was a zone where they should have relied on each other and moved forward.
A trial designed to strengthen bonds by facing the werewolf pack!
But the challenger is taming the werewolves themselves. The pack, starting with 20, quickly grew to 50, 100.
He even trained the werewolves.
Over the long years, countless humans have challenged the dungeon.
'What a guy like that......!'
This was the first time he had seen such a person.
The Truth Game
"Which dungeon was the hardest to clear, sir?"
One of the Korean Union players gathered at the dungeon entrance asked.
The man called the Union Leader, wearing golden armor and a helmet, replied.
"The Lightning Blade dungeon."
"Is the Lightning Blade dungeon the 11th level dungeon?"
"Yes. The elite raid boss monster, Lightning Blade. Thinking about it now, it was so strong that it still gives me chills."
"Isn't the dungeon we're trying to clear now also an 11th level dungeon?"
The Union Leader looked at the entrance to the massive cave.
The dungeon they were trying to clear is the Sky Whale dungeon.
A place where the Sky Whale is the master, and it is also level 11.
There were 20 of Korea's top players gathered to clear this dungeon.
"We're stronger now than we were then. I am, and the Union members are."
The Union Leader shrugged.
Compared to then, the Union is much stronger now.
If things continue this way, Korea will soon officially have a major city in Pangea.
"Ah. Then, which dungeon was the most trash-like?"
"Trash-like dungeon? Why do you ask?"
"To avoid it if possible, even in the future."
A trash-like dungeon.
If asked which dungeon was the hardest, everyone would give different answers.
There were many places with high difficulty, unreasonable entry restrictions, or difficult strategies.
The definition of 'difficulty' can vary based on subjective experiences.
But if asked which dungeon was the most trash-like, nine out of ten would give the same answer.
"......The Demigod Special dungeon."
"Ah! That place is famous."
"Union members are forbidden to enter there."
"Why is it forbidden (禁地)?"
"Because it makes people bad."
"Bad? How so?"
The Union Leader frowned as the Union member was puzzled.
Because the bad memories from the past were resurfacing.
"There are no purely good or purely evil humans. But that dungeon thoroughly highlights the bad aspects of humans."
"......For example?"
"The contents vary for each challenger, but when I entered, I planted a fake. A layer where everyone's memories were partially erased and a vote was held to choose the fake."
"What happens if you choose one?"
"The person with the most votes died. But it turned out they were all real."
Such manipulation?
The dungeons named Demigod were all collaborative works created by great beings and their 'will.'
"Insane......"
"Four of us went in, and only I survived. It's a dungeon that even the famous Phantom couldn't conquer."
"Phantom couldn't conquer a dungeon?"
The Union member's eyes widened.
Phantom is a legend. A myth. There was no dungeon he couldn't clear.
That's what was known, but the reality was different.
"There are a few. One of them is the Demigod Special dungeon."
"Considering......Phantom would be sick of betrayal. Ah, now that I think about it, he must be challenging a party dungeon right now."
"That's right."
Randolph, the player character believed to be Phantom, broke the main quest 5, Mystery Acquisition, with a fantastic score.
Moreover, he cleared the dimensional rift alone.
As a result, the players are in an uproar.
They didn't get any of the rewards they should have obtained by clearing the King of the Dimensional Rift.
Not only that.
Maxim died. The death of one of the Eight Heroes was officially confirmed.
In both reality and Pangea.
The impact was significant.
Soon, cracks will appear among the players, and a massive wave will hit.
'Before that, we need to build up our strength as much as possible.'
To avoid being swept away by the storm, one must grow.
For Korean players to survive, they need to establish a major city in Pangea and start serious strategies on both sides.
At least, that's the Union Leader's plan to have a major city before the next dimensional rift appears.
It's already too late compared to those who are ahead.
"Which dungeon is Phantom challenging?"
"Who knows. But it definitely won't be the Demigod Special dungeon."
Phantom, who is sick of betrayal, won't challenge the Demigod Special dungeon, which encourages betrayal.
Everyone who knows Phantom and the Demigod Special dungeon would think the same.
Pak!
The Union Leader ground his teeth.
'Damn. Just thinking about that place makes my mouth bitter.'
Because it's a truly trash-like dungeon.
*
《You have defeated the King of the Floor, 'Cheolrang'.》
Kuuuung!
The enormous blue wolf finally fell, signaling its death.
Surrounded by over a hundred werewolves, it had no chance to resist.
'6 hours.'
The time it took to clear this floor.
Originally, Cheolrang would require a week of hunting and equipping before challenging.
But due to the nature of the shortest time clear, there was no choice.
Moreover.
'I have no intention of clearing this place normally.'
From the beginning, I had no intention of clearing it normally.
《This is a shortest time clear.》
《You have achieved the achievement 'Master of the Werewolf Pack'.》
《Your honor has increased by 10.》
《Some of the thrones in the Hall of Heroes are beginning to glow.》
《The 'Shining Hero's Throne' is showing deep interest in the dungeon clear.》
The thrones in the Hall of Heroes are starting to show interest, one by one.
Not as much as the main quest 5, Mystery Acquisition, but most thrones will show interest by the time the clear is complete.
'The Shining Hero's Throne.'
What's peculiar is that the Shining Hero's Throne is showing deep interest.
Not in me, but in the dungeon clear.
A throne that has never appeared except during the Mystery Acquisition.
If I show a proper clear, it might appear like the Luck or Adventure thrones, upgrading the reward list.
《You are moving to the next floor. All items obtained from the previous floor are reset.》
Shiiiaaa!
After the warp, the equipment I initially chose was also removed.
Naturally, the werewolves I controlled were also reset.
A place where only darkness exists.
Looking around, I couldn't see Serengeti, Isaac, or Isabella.
All I could see were a few sheets of paper floating in the air and a fan.
《You have entered the 'Room of Truth'.》
《Please write down one question you want to ask each party member.》
《Anonymity is guaranteed.》
《However, the process will not proceed unless all party members take the 'Truth Oath'.》