Leveling with the Gods

Chapter 97

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Shoot.

The small waves hit the cliff and broke into countless drops of water.

YuWon was on the cliff. So he sat on the edge of the island, looking down.

‘It’s time to go.’

YuWon, who checked the time, got up from his seat.

It wasn’t the place where the test began, but it didn’t matter.

YuWon was within the scope of the test site anyway.

I couldn’t get a proper explanation, but I remembered the test on the 20th floor anyway.

The test on the 20th floor begins.]

Triton, a small island, is home to many sea monsters from the sea.

[In 12 hours, dispose of the monster and obtain the ‘Heart of the Sea’.][According to the number of ‘Heart of the Sea’ acquired, additional official values will be obtained.]

The basic framework of the 20th floor was similar to that of the 11th floor.

It’s just changed from a flag to a small stone called the heart of the sea.

The other thing was that the stage was an island, the difficulty of monsters, and an individual exhibition.

But with just a little difference, the content of the test changes completely.

The 20th floor was a turning point for players.

“It’s also where the team test starts in earnest.’

The monsters on the island are so strong that players on the 20th floor cannot catch them.

Four or five players must work together to catch one.

So players, like it or not, had no choice but to form a team.

In addition to that.

“Unlike the test on the 11th floor, there is no limit to the number of passers-by.”’

In other words, there is no reason to choose sides in the test on the 20th floor.

That’s how players start to form a team. And they realize that many are more comfortable than individuals, and they form a team in earnest.

This was why the 20th floor was known as the players’ junction.

Also, it was the reason why many players gathered together at the beginning of the exam.

But…….

“I’m a little sorry for them.”

YuWon didn’t mean to take this test with a grain of salt.

Yeah.

My body leaned forward little by little.

Slap.

Stronger waves hit the cliff. The tilted body slowly fell under the waves.

YuWon closed his eyes.

‘You’ll all be out except for me.’

* * *

Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

“Back there!”

“Get out of my way! Next group, please!”

“Hold on a little longer!”

“No, I’m ready! Get out of here!”

Poof, poo-boo-boo-boo.

(sighs)

Hunting began all over the island.

The players who participated in the test usually teamed up to eight and as many as 15.

Players hunting sea snakes. Theseus watched it through the screen on the player kit.

” Kim YuWon은? Haven’t you found it yet?”

“We’re looking at it.”

“I didn’t find it.”

“…I’m sorry.”

“Go find more when you’re sorry. More people.”

“I see.”

Test aides moved at the behest of Theseus. No matter how Olympus was, rankers who were not involved in the test could come and go at will.

Fortunately, there are quite a few of the rankers below Theseus who have navigational skills.

by the way

Does it make sense that you can’t find a man on this tiny island?’

A few hours after the test begins.

YuWon has yet to be found.

I can’t touch it during the exam anyway, but I can’t get rid of the thought that the painting is already ruined.

“Did he run away?”

It was not without possibility.

Kim YuWon knows he’s the enemy of the Olympus.

It was not strange to say that he ran away after noticing the scent of the enemy guild even before the test began.

“But is he the one?”

Theseus knew nothing about Kim YuWon.

However, it was not just one or two things that caught me from running away.

Kim YuWon has joined the giants.’

I heard from the enemy guild that Kim YuWon and the giants had contacted.

Thanks to this, I was able to know that Kim YuWon would participate in the test and I was able to spin a web in advance.

But what I heard today was that no matter how much Kim YuWon helped some giant children.

‘Why? No, how?’

Giant hatred of humans is deep.

It was because of what humans did at the time of Gitomacia. At that time, half of the giants were killed in the war, and until now, the giants were hostile to humans.

Fortunately, during the second period, the giants, who were worried about Thomas Cya, only had hatred in their hearts, but did not reveal themselves.….

It was certainly strange that Kim YuWon joined the giants.

After Gitomacia, the relationship between the giant and the human has gone completely wrong.

‘No way.’

A flash of thought in my head.

“The giants are hiding the rocks of the sea.”

It was the words of Poseidon, the father of Theseus.

“Zeus told me to avoid war with the giants until the next period, but I can’t help but do anything.”

Poseidon’s obsession with the rocks of the sea was great.

The king of the Olympus, even moved in violation of Zeus’ command.

“As a test supervisor, find a stone. If that’s the case, I’ll recognize you as my son.”

For Theseus, an out-of-wedlock child, it was a sweetest offer of all.

Poseidon, one of the three gods of Olympus.

His recognition as his son meant that he would be the true heir to the sea.

‘There’s no way my father has the wrong information. It’s clear that the giants have the rocks of the sea.’

Because of that, Theseus also focused more on the capture of giants than Kim YuWon.

It’s Kim YuWon. I like it. All he has to do is find the rocks of the sea.

I thought so…….

Is Kim YuWon involved?’

A human being moving with a giant.

And the giants who started coming out of the woods.

The first painting is erased, and a new painting is overwritten.

But it hasn’t really shown what it’s like yet.

by the way

Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo.

The feet began to shake slightly.

Like an earthquake.

At that moment, countless pieces of information passed through Theseus’ mind.

“…was this it?”

The corners of Theseus’ mouth went up.

Why couldn’t I find a stone even though I searched for it for so long?

Where the hell is he?

Do the giants really have it?

If so, why didn’t they use it in Gitomacia?

The answer was here.

Tick-.

Theseus took out his player kit and contacted him.

I didn’t stand face to face, but I got up and put my hands together like an old habit.

After a while.

Theseus bowed his head towards the player kit.

“It’s been a while since I said hello.”

Yes.

The screen came to mind.

It was a face I hadn’t seen in a long time.

Naturally, Theseus’ voice trembled.

“I think I found it.”

Theseus raised his head and put strength into his eyes.

“Father.”

* * *

The test on the 20th floor went smoothly.

As usual, players hunted sea monsters and collected hearts steadily.

Nearly half of the players had already acquired their original goal of “Heart of the Sea.”

Boom.

Another sea snake fell down.

The team member, who was searching for the snake’s body, shouted.

“There it is, there is!”

In his hand was a clear blue jewel.

It was the “heart of the sea,” the condition of passing the test.

“Is that one more?”

“Easy, easy.”

“How many is this?”

“15.”

“You’ve collected them all, then?”

The number of team members is 15.

It fits perfectly with the number of hearts in the sea collected so far.

The team’s leading player, Akhail, identified the time remaining.

[06 : 18 : 21]

There was still more than half the time left.

At this rate, one or more more hearts per individual can be acquired and further compensation can be sought.

It’s not bad.’

They were already team members who have been together since the 10th floor.

The breathing was not bad, and the individual’s skills were good enough.

I had no choice but to.

They were all Olympus-backed players.

Passing the test is already confirmed.….’

Akhail looked around.

Whining-.

From the start of the exam to now, he has been floating “snow” on the top of the island.

He’s looking for one with exploratory skills.

It was Kim YuWon.

Where did he go?’

Finding and removing Kim YuWon.

It was a command off the Olympus.

Of course it was impossible.

On the 20th floor, I can’t help but catch Kim YuWon with a team of 15 members.

Well, if you don’t show up, we’re good.’

You’ll have to hear a word later.

However, it was much better for them to try to find out, but Kim YuWon didn’t keep showing up.

Holding the sea snake, the team members, who had been catching their breath for a while, began to chat to see if they were bored.

Akhail watched the scene and got up from her seat.

“You’ve all had enough rest, haven’t you?”

“Yes!”

“I’m done resting!”

“Shall we move now?”

No one was injured, so everyone was motivated.

I had already passed the test, so I had to be energetic.

Akhail nodded his head. The team members rose from their seats one by one.

“Then from now on, we’ll split into two groups…….”

It was then.

Poof-!

Shoot.

Water rises from the bottom of the cliff.

The team members reacted quickly.

“Something’s coming!”

“Get ready!”

“What is it, again.

“Is it a sea snake?”

“No, much smaller than that!”

“Something” that rose with sea water was too small to be a monster on the island.

It was no different from ordinary people compared to monsters that were almost three to four meters long, or sea snakes that were tens of meters long.

No.

“Really… it’s a person, isn’t”

The man who came out of the sea soon landed safely on the floor. It was a man with wet hair and red clothes like seaweed.

“Who is it?”

It was hard to recognize what it looked like because it looked like a wet mouse.

Above all, the wet hair was tilted forward, so I couldn’t see his face.

It’s not a monster, it’s like a player, but why in the sea…….’

Akhail’s eyes opened wide.

Come to think of it, it was weird.

Under the island, the sea was a dangerous area full of monsters.

Just a moment ago, a monster like the Sea Snake, hunted together by more than 10 team members.

Furthermore, due to the nature of the sea, it was not easy for players to hunt.

Of course, at this moment, Akhail had no choice but to think of one person.

“No way….”

The face that was covered by the hair slowly appears.

The hair shape was different because of the wetness, but I clearly remembered the face.

” Kim YuWon?”

“Ki, is that Kim YuWon?”

“Why in the sea all of a sudden……?”

The team members are also embarrassed by YuWon’s sudden appearance.

That’s when YuWon opened his mouth.

“Is it Olympus?”

Goosebumps.

Akhail felt her spine cool for a moment.

How did they even notice their affiliation?

That’s the right question, but I couldn’t say yes. It wasn’t just Akhail, it was the same for all the team members here.

Everyone shut their mouths and remained silent.

As soon as I answered, I felt as if my neck was going to fall out of my life was in danger.

Hardened figures.

YuWon turned away from more than ten Olympian players.

“Don’t be afraid because you don’t want to fight.”

“……?”

What does it mean?

Are you saying you’re going to cut me some slack?’

Apparently YuWon isn’t on good terms with Olympus.

But showing my back like this, should I really accept that I have no intention of fighting?

I was glad you let it slide.

But Akhail’s position couldn’t just welcome it.

But if you just run away from here…….’

He’ll probably be disciplined by Theseus, who’s the test supervisor on the 20th floor.

Perhaps all Olympus support will be cut off by this time.

It was then that YuWon’s words continued.

“We’ll have to fight even if we don’t want to fight soon.”

“What?”

“What do you mean…….”

Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

The ground that began to shake.

Akhail felt something strange.

Right after that.

Shoot.

Under the island, something began to soar over the vast endless sea.

I’ve seen him somewhere.

Sea snake?

Over 10 meters long, sea-dwelling monster.

It was a sea snake, the most common monster on the 20th floor.

But…….

“What the hell….”

Shoot, shoot-.

Akhail quivered at the sight that began to unfold before her.

“How many… Marie?”