Regress and Eat

“That's harsh.”

There was no usual coverage around the Eight Dungeons of Siheung. No citizens have been seen. It is strictly controlled by the country.

In fact, no ordinary person would want to lure here.

A Class S dungeon could explode.

The apartment complex that the residents evacuated was a bitch to cross the landscape.

An expedition consisting of multinational hunters was conducting a final check in front of the gate.

“I heard there was another maneuver at the last minute. ”

More than 100 hunter pools were formed, considering rotation and reserve, of which 40 were required to enter the dungeon at the last minute.

The first thing that stood out to me was that Seo Kyu-cheol had fallen prematurely.

It is not because of my hope.

It was due to the needs of foreign hunters who had joined hands while training together for a short time.

As soon as it became known, the media went crazy again.

‘It would have spread earlier that your ability as a hunter was just that. ’

Although it is Korea's first S-rank hunter, it has nothing better to do with combat power than other comparable hunters and has no special abilities available in the dungeon.

On the other hand, Hangul, officially known as the top A rank, remained within 40 people.

‘This is the Hunter who has experienced eight dungeons most of the time, according to the number of times. ’

She even knew she was in charge of the expedition.

There was another reason for this, because she had [Battlefield Command] skills, a rare support group.

A Telepathic skill. It is said to be more experienced in the expedition commander than Seo Gyu-chul. She learned it by using a single skill slot. He said he would improve the survival of his expedition by communicating accurately and quickly.

However, it was unusual in the expedition rank S provided.

‘The commander doesn't have to be the best marksman in the war. ’

“Seo Kyu-chul must be sharpening his teeth. ”

A Korean hunter belonging to another guild was thrilled.

He received an S rank certification later than Seo Kyu-chul, but this time he was within 40 people.

Even after Seo Kyu-chul's growth has stopped, other hunters are still growing stronger.

‘Well, Seo Kyu-chul didn't make it to the final target in his previous life. ’

So I survived.

I've been waiting for a miserable life.

“Let the final checks begin! ”

The item check was not as thorough as the other attacks.

However, nothing good was noticeable, so I changed my appearance slightly by adding extra artifacts and materials to the blade and bracelet. Especially since the blade is so tight that no one but me can touch it.

The corpse sighs.

Embrace the overwhelming emotion.

‘What a pity. This delicate bonding process · · · Do I have to wear this ridiculous outfit the entire time I'm exploring this dungeon? ’

I tapped the handle instead.

It means to keep your mouth shut.

If you look at it, you will think it is a habit.

‘But a Class S dungeon is a little shaky. I heard the briefing together, but you seem to know something more about this dungeon. Isn't that right? ”

Tsk, tsk, tsk.

It gets harder and harder in your tapping hands.

‘No, it's not just a dungeon. You think about everything, all kinds of information, is one step ahead of the rest of the human race. Speaking of which, what are your unique skills? Let me know and I'll show you how to use it more efficiently in combination with my accumulated knowledge. ’

Tuk-tuk.

Tuk-tuk, tuk-tuk.

Tuk-tuk, tuk-tuk, tuk-tuk · · · · ·.

“ · · · · · ·. ”

I thought of looking at misevolution one more time.

The centurion still hasn't found the statue I asked for.

When the hell are we gonna get it? We need to get this thing out of the way. ’

“Your shift starts now! ”

While the final strike force was preparing, the dungeon was filled with 40 South Korean hunters.

It's because of the features of this dungeon that make it harder later if you leave it empty for a long time.

The alternation between them and the final strike force proceeded in such a way that if one came out of the gate, one entered from this side.

The weary Hunters appear one by one with a grim, old face.

At the same time, there are songs here and there.

“Phew! I really thought I was going to die this time · · · ”

“Why don't you think the waves are getting shorter? ”

Meanwhile.

“Wow, you've seen a lot of faces on TV. You really almost made it to more than S rank? ”

“Best regards! Cheers!”

There were hunters like the S-class dream team in each country, and there were those who called for a fight.

“But will this work? Isn't it customary to fill more than three people at the next level? Safe after 10 SS classes are compromised. ”

“Consider it common sense. An SS rank is like a tactical weapon. Will you take them all? We don't even know the dungeon's structure yet. ”

Not all countries let hunters be as free as the United States.

Some were more anxious about the SS class than they expected.

‘Every country agrees that if it explodes, it may not end in one South Korea. ’

But...

‘But that doesn't necessarily mean we're all taking the same risk. ’

The fierce calculations of interest among nations are now emerging in the construction of the expedition.

‘Even if it explodes, the primary damage will be taken by Korea. ’

As I was waiting for the order, I alternated with one of the hunters who just left and entered the gate.

He stared at me desperately. And he spoke in a stiff English pronunciation.

“Close that gate, please! ”

I answered briefly.

“I will. ”

*

As the landscape changed, there were hunters everywhere.

“Wow, what the heck! ”

“Fantastic. ”

The S-rank hunters who had experienced all the prenatal defense opened their mouths.

Beyond the gate is a small island rising above the sky, ignoring gravity.

A light spherical boundary encompasses the entire island of Terra classified as field-like.

Given the small diameter of the island, the distance between the island's surface and the border surrounding 360 degrees is not too far.

“This is almost serious. ”

On this small island, other than the signs of intense combat, there was something more visible.

First, the Grand Duke Outpost, which sparked the modern war, was encircled along the edge of the floating island.

Enemies here always come from the sky.

“I can see the difference between the two eyes and the feeling. ”

A hunter stands on the edge of the island and looks down.

The ground was covered with white clouds, so the real terrain underneath was not identified.

After listening to the briefing, everyone knew that it was not a cloud in the sky, but a thick fog covering the earth.

“Group 1 will set up a perimeter at the Pre-Assigned Sentry Post. Group 2 will converge to the central portal! ”

According to Hangul's instructions, 40 hunters were split in two.

Twenty of the first group will take their places at the Air Force Post, which was guarded by 40 returning to Earth after their shift.

While the dungeon attack has been paused, only 20 people remain to defend the place where 40 people were guarding it from now on. Twice the coverage per person.

In between, 20 of the two groups leave here and move on to the next step. That was the plan.

“That's the portal. ”

This is definitely the interior of the dungeon that entered through the gates of Earth.

But there is another gate inside the dungeon, a portal, to be exact.

“Multiple dungeons. ”

It is one of the factors that makes attacking 8 dungeons difficult.

Stage 1 of the dungeon where the island is directly connected to the Earth.

The portal here leads to Phase 2, Dungeon in the Dungeon.

Nevertheless, the limited personnel are controlled by a total of 40, regardless of stage. Hunters that have entered any stage have also passed through the gates of Earth.

Attacks must be completed until the last stage, and rewards can only be given once and the Earth's gate can be closed with the key obtained there.

An experienced hunter grunts.

“Do you know how hard it was to clean up this island without leaving a nest? That portal wasn't open like that in the first place! ”

The floating island was a monster's lair when the gates of the Eight Dungeons of Siheung were opened and the first Korean expedition set foot inside. After beating down all the monsters and completely destroying their nests, the island was crawling around with some sort of heterogeneous tech parts.

“It took me another minute to figure out how to assemble it, how to run it. ”

The completed artifact created a portal that moved to Phase 2 of the Multiple Dungeons.

But that wasn't the end of the struggle.

“Once this opens, it's not the kind of gate that stays open for 10,000 years! This is the portal! ”

Before he even finished speaking.

Beep, beep!

A hunter guarding the sky at the bomb shelter suddenly sounded an alarm.

“Incoming!”

“Oh, shit! It's not a welcome ceremony, and as soon as we switch, ”

Hunters are all combat ready.

You hear monsters crying from the distant sky.

“Seeeeeeeeeek!”

Across the boundary of the dungeon, like a faint barrier, you see a swarm of black creatures flying in.

A head resembling a lizard with wings like a bat and a long, slender body.

“Non Dragon" · · · ·! ”

It was the monster that had been harassing the hunters who had been guarding Phase 1 for a long time.

Hansul shouted.

“Battle stations! Two groups also help one group clear this place up and move on! ”

The dragons fly, each with a ball of fire in its mouth.

And the moment they finally crossed the boundary of the dungeon.

Glug glug!

Flames to the ground.

The red columns that draw the sky in oblique lines were all aimed at one place.

Portal at the centre of the island!

Whoo-hoo!

Boom!

However, an expedition's pre-installed boundary shields the portal with blue light.

“Stop! The portal must be secured!" If that thing closes, all the information about the Phase 2 we've been working on goes back to the Fountain! ”

“Oh my God, are there any anti-aircraft missiles? The one with the Mana Core on the warhead! ”

“Did you doze off during the briefing? The perimeter's too close to the ground! ”

The attack that the Hunters launched within the perimeter is not being broadcast outside, nor can they go out directly.

Monsters are unable to attack outside the perimeter, but they are free to enter the perimeter.

“Oh, shit, you want me to beat them all up? ”

“Yes, be careful not to break the portal! ”

Hunters start pouring their swords, arrows, and magic into the sky.

*

I remembered what Hansul explained in the briefing.

‘Ever since I got rid of the non-dragons completely from the Floating Island, they started coming back and attacking me with irregular cycles. You kill, you kill, you never stop. I wonder if there's a Hive out there somewhere, even though you're Fields. ’

The target was a portal in the middle of the island, an artifact that triggered it.

They use evil to destroy it.

‘When the assembled artifact disassembles, the gate closes. It closes with a certain level of shock. It closes even if there are too many monsters inside the boundary of the boundary. ’

A hunter who heard the explanation mutters.

‘Nimiral, what a fucking dungeon. ’

Someone has revolted.

"No, but when it closes, can we open it again? Once we kill them all. Why are you so desperate to stop him? ’

Hansul replied.

‘After the portal opened and the expedition entered the dungeon in Phase 2, the remaining Hunters on the Floating Island failed to defend and the portal was closed. Then the portal reopened, leading to a different dungeon. The environment was similar, but it was definitely a different place. ’

The hunters who moved to phase two took the comeback stone. ’

‘Yes, they all did. ’

She said with a dark expression.

‘And no one came back. ’

It was as if everyone was in shock.

Someone told me.

"There's a dungeon where the comeback stones don't work? ’

This is the description of the item called the Return Stone.

[returning stone]

-Item Description: Forces the user to move to the dungeon where the user is located and the most recent direct dimension. Please note that it cannot be reused once used.

What should be noted here is the expression 'the most recent direct dimension'.

Unlike Tier 1 floating islands directly connected to a gate, a dungeon inside a dungeon, Phase 2, has never directly connected to Earth.

The system interpreted the relationship between Phase 1 and Phase 2 as a ‘separate dungeon linked’, and the returnees in Phase 2 did not return to Earth.

‘Eventually, a handful of hunters will have to stay in Phase 1 to hold the portal for Phase 2. ’

Never close.

‘It's a fucking dungeon. ’

Hunter kicks his tongue.

*

“Seeeeeeeeeek!”

Glug glug!

Flaming showers descend from the sky.

Whew!

The seal stops the attack by the group of elongated non-dragons.

Hunters speed up monsters before prolonged exposure to fire.

“Gaaaaaah!”

There are fewer and fewer non-dragons in the attack by hunters across the sky.

One of the expeditioners who was so dedicated to defense stood out.

A Taiwanese Awakener who was famous in his past life.

Meereen Wu! ’

She cuts her hair short like a man's soldier, noticeable in many ways. Small height. Sleeveless forearms are thicker than head, and the muscles on both shoulders are amazing. Your arms are slightly too long to reach your knees. There are traces of remodeling.

“I'll use this one first! ”

She aims at the sky with a metal bow at her kidney.

I did not measure the arrows, I pulled a protest without evasion.

Yuck!

The sound of pulling strings echoes throughout the island. Twenty silver flashes hang side by side in the widened air she draws, even though she has not measured the arrows.

Meereen didn't even get a good look at her.

Without a target, he just looks up at the approaching horde of non-dragons.

The moment she laid her hands on me.

Profit!

Twenty lines cut through the sky with the sound of the wind ripping.

Every time a silver bow crosses the target, a red flower blooms in succession.

The dot of blood in the air will soon become a pale spot.

“Sew!”

Mostly through and through.

Some rush to turn away from the trajectory of the flash. However, the arrows carved with light followed the escape route and pierced through the back of the neck. Like a remotely operated missile.

So she pulled a few strikes and each time, the non-dragons fell superior, like a swarm of insects directly under pesticides in the sky.

It was a Hunter specialized in the Grand Air War, invited only for Stage 1.

“No, do I really need to leave 20 people in Phase One? It's just one girl. ”

Someone fights and gossips.

“If your head is lighter, why don't you just put it on your mouth and balance it out? Meereen Wu is a robot? You think you can fight 24/7 on your own? If you hold on while sucking potions, you'll have to rotate if you fill them five times with grass. ”

“Hmmm, I see. ”

I sprayed an elongated sword at the sky with the same sword that changed its appearance.

Unlike pure Mana, the sword was exposed to other Hunters, so Bill Russell chose only the skills he used to use instead of a unique mastery skill like [Artha's Swordsman].

That alone caught the eye of another hunter.

Shhh!

Kwakwakwakwakwakwabang!

“What, that's the S rank? But can he attack like that? ”

“Maybe the promotion isn't far away. Or maybe he's not getting promoted on purpose. ”

Active Mana gathered through [Mana Drain] was embroidered into the sky, spreading the synergy of the machete to reduce Mana consumption.

The blue rain reversed upward and downward direction. Meereen's arrows pierce the uninterrupted non-dragon at a timely pace.

Then suddenly, the corpse muttered.

"Hiding your power, you can't fix it if you're a habit. ’

Other Hunters think I reveal the power I've hidden, but I know I'm still not as good as the corpse.

I mutter to myself.

‘Just wait a little longer. ’

Soon, I'll have to wield you enough.