Early moning.

Immediately after the third wave begins.

When we finally got close to the World Tree we had seen from afar, we knew that things weren’t going so smoothly.

“That… … .”

What caught my eye was another anomaly.

[Guardian of the Slightly Contaminated Sacred Tree]

Roots of Diodara

A boss-like named monster that will only appear at the end of the wave.

A dangerous guy comparable to Bi-hyung or So-yeon was still wandering around the World Tree.

But if there’s anything else, is it different from the modifier I knew?

It seems to be holding on because it is in a halfway state of being ‘a little polluted’.

that’s why it’s dangerous

It would be dangerous just to deal with the world tree, but it means that you have to deal with a monster that is comparable to the SSR level.

I would rather have run out with this 3rd wave. … .

“What are you planning to do? Isn’t the child sitting there holding out already at the level of being called a tree?”

“I know.”

As Alexios said, the [Divine Tree Guardian] was already in a difficult state to be called a tree.

It would be more correct to call it a fairy.

He used the power that the World Tree directly injected to protect himself to reinforce his weak body.

It will be both hard and filthy hard, befitting the nickname ‘guardian’.

“… … Didn’t you just bring Noah instead of Alexios?”

“What is this bastard?”

Originally, in the original work, it ended with Eleanor defeating that monster that appeared at the end of the wave.

Of course, opponents who turn all their strength into defense in that way are vulnerable to Eleanor’s [Understander’s Key].

Perhaps, without much effort, I could absorb their power and cut them into pieces with a diced chop.

“It’s a joke. It was just because the situation was a bit frustrating.”

Of course, even if Eleanor was present, it would not be resolved in a snap like the flow of the original story.

Her power will surely be able to crush the [Divine Tree Guardian], which has become stronger through the power of the World Tree, like an ordinary tree, but the World Tree is holding back.

The attack of the World Tree should be fast and powerful. She couldn’t react as she used a heavy greatsword.

If you allow even one blow, you die.

“I’d rather go back and organize the waves first… … .”

“No.”

That’s not right. If that happens, I will not be able to achieve my purpose.

The end of the wave means the death of the World Tree. It is self-destruction. Squeeze all your strength and make all the fruits that were born wither away.

He would rather die than become a heteromorphic being.

It is the choice of the world tree that takes pride in being a divine tree.

“The plan went a little off, but we’ll go ahead with it.”

“Is there a way?”

The original plan was to attract the attention of the World Tree by Alexios, who had raised his physical abilities to the limit through [Death Emperor].

And in the meantime, it was a simple plan to attack the World Tree by secretly approaching and picking the fruit or pouring interceptions through magic from afar.

However, there is no way this plan will work as the world tree and the guardians have also appeared. The premise itself was a tactic to attack one.

If the guardian faces me, it’s fine, but if the world tree faces me, it’s a dead ending straight line.

No matter how much Alexios draws attention, he won’t be able to capture both the World Tree and the Guardians.

In the first place, that is not the role of a warrior, but that of a guardian.

Even so, I can’t blame him for being entrusted with such a role.

“… … It’s still there.”

However, there is still a way.

The ember of the guide inherited from Prudence Roa [Prometheus],

It’s not perfect because of the yogi that encroached on the World Tree, but if you use it, you’ll be able to shed some of the World Tree’s attacks.

The only problem is that the fuel of that flame is all of my mana.

It’s a pretty dangerous thing.

[Prometheus] is a skill that can be called a special move.

However, using such a thing before checking the opponent’s hand is bound to be accompanied by a considerable risk.

Moreover, it is not something that can be maintained for long.

It means not leaving behind.

“If you attract the attention of the Guardians, I will strike the World Tree.”

If you fail, you die.

The moment the flame of [Prometheus] is cut off, my lifeline is also cut off.

It will be after burning all the mana, so it is impossible to plan the next opportunity using the [Space Barrier].

“That’s how it goes.”

The fruit of the World Tree is valuable enough to take that level of risk.

Even if that wasn’t enough to save Tia, that was enough.

Fill in what is lacking.

The possibility of saving Tia. I’m risking my life there now.

Because she will become a strong wall just by existing.

“you… … . no. done. Whatever you say, I won’t listen to you. If you were an asshole who would listen to it and eat it, would you have argued with me in the first place?”

Alexios shrugged, tightened the straps on his gi, and took a step forward to straighten his posture.

“I’ll start first, so come in slowly.”

“Okay, I’ll come in at the right time, so draw as much attention as possible.”

As soon as the brief conversation was over, Alexios started running.

After watching it for a while, I immediately started running to the opposite side of Alexios.

He’s on the left, I’m on the right.

Bang!

As soon as the distance increased to a certain extent, Alexios immediately went into the [Death Emperor] state, revealing his presence to the World Tree and the Guardians.

“under… … ! You really can’t get a good look with this bastard!”

Alexios shouted that and put his right leg on the ground as if he were driving it.

His signature skill.

[Yeom Cloud Brain Regime]

The bombardment began with the sound of lightning striking in succession.

Magnificent and flashy, such an onslaught that attracts everyone’s attention strikes the Guardian who rushes at him.

While the Guardian hesitated at such an onslaught, he gradually closed the distance. It’s absurd durability.

“then… … .”

It was the time Alexios earned by taking risks.

I moved as carefully as possible, fully controlling the mana leaking out of my body.

I see the roots and branches of the World Tree wriggling towards Alexios. It is difficult to perceive due to its size, but it is quite fast.

“Okay, you’re doing well.”

Even now, when the distance between Alexios and the Guardians has grown closer, the World Tree has not yet noticed me.

Moreover, the roots and branches also point towards Alexios.

I took advantage of that opportunity to move, but I stopped before a certain boundary line.

From here, no matter how carefully you move, you will be caught.

The plan to secretly pick it up is scrapped.

So, wait until the maximum moment when the World Tree’s attack is directed at Alexios before attacking.

“… … .”

The world tree seen up close was an overwhelming size even though it was not yet an adult. It’s amazing that a tree this big has gone unnoticed.

Perhaps there was something like a barrier that could bite people.

[The Ruler of Mana Lv. 3]

0/100 until SSR grade magic is confirmed

Release the stack you have been preparing for this moment.

I can’t even remember how much I destroyed nature to get 99.

[Petit Breath]

The dragon’s breath, which is not at all ‘petit’ despite having the name ‘petit’, strikes the stem of the world tree.

The body of the world tree is now mostly focused on Alexios.

bang!

The remaining stems and roots will not be able to completely block it.

“I can’t do this either… … .”

However, despite being properly hit by the dragon’s blow, the World Tree remained relatively intact.

It’s not easy either. Even though now is an opportunity, with the roots and branches of the World Tree pointing towards Alexios.

The firepower is overwhelmingly lacking.

[Space Barrier Lv. 2]

Think first, think later.

Now is the time to move.

I save the number of spleen until it’s on the verge. It can be avoided if the roots and branches of this number are at this level.

It would be better to aim only for the fruit than to continue the fight where you are not even sure whether you can defeat it or not.

Go a few more meters.

After twisting and avoiding the swaying branches and the roots that suddenly protrude from the ground.

Right now is the right time.

“Burn up.”

I lit a fuse that would burn all the mana in my body.

transcendental magic

[Prometheus]

If you have to gamble anyway, it’s better to take the risk and reap the fruits than fail from lack of firepower from a safe distance.

“Huh!”

I step forward, conscious of the body that has transformed into the incarnation of fire.

I run like a comet, dodging between the roots, branches, and leaves that were pouring toward me.

The background seems stretched and twisted to such an extent that it is difficult to see which direction I am facing.

When the speed exceeds a certain level, even I, who is moving my body directly, cannot keep up with the movement.

Even so, if you slow down, the attack of the World Tree will fly.

Most of the attacks will be able to flow through the body, which is the flame itself.

“What?!”

Yes, but you can never be everything. It would have been a perfect world tree, but the current world tree was stained with yogi, so there was no choice.

The nature of a yogi is ‘confusion’.

Even the very nature of a flame that cannot be grasped by hand is twisted.

“Puh… … .”

In terms of probability, it is 1/100.

There was a chance that some of the roots and branches of the World Tree that I would shed with the flames would be stained with Yogi.

“There is no real luck.”

The World Tree is like this even though it should have blown a lot of yogi out of the body by creating a wave phenomenon just before.

Now that the wave has been driven away, there are few yogis remaining on the branch.

Even with that little power, he was hurt this much, but in other words, he let go of that much attack.

If it had been hit properly, it would have been an instant death.

Fire–!

gear up again If he was going to give up just because he got hit by one shot, he wouldn’t have carried out the operation in the first place.

Stop slowing down or twisting your body to avoid an attack.

now only one

“The fruit of the World Tree… … .”

just keep it in sight

Like a spark, like a comet, beyond that, like a ray of light.

Ignore all the attacks that are pouring towards me and go straight ahead.

Is it one or two?

I don’t know if that’s the case or if I’ve already been beaten dozens of times.

I can feel the mana in my body burning like a literal flame as it drains the attack.

Nonetheless, we are moving toward our goal. should get

It is a definite means to twist this uneasy future.

Humanity needs a wall.

It doesn’t have to be a wall that protects you from enemies coming from outside.

It just needs to be a wall you can lean on and feel safe just by being there. protect that wall.

He revives Tia, who is destined to face death soon.

“… … got it!”

Reach out towards your goal. Seize the absolute means to change the future.

However, at the same time as being delighted with having obtained the fruit.

“ah… … .”

I realized that what was holding the fruit was not an incarnated hand, but a normal human hand.

The consumption was too great.

Turning into flames and releasing attacks consumes that much mana.

Even among the dogs, Yogi was mixed in, so it was natural that they were consumed quickly. I was overlooking it

I didn’t assume it would go back.

As Alexios said, I was looking too far.

I didn’t check the way back.

As it is… … .

Die.

* * *

Alexios did his best.

I decided to do my best. I know Oz is feeling impatient.

However, if ‘that’ Oz was feeling impatience, he also said that it was just as earnest.

I don’t like it, but I’m still in the position to listen to the request.

There is no such thing as rough It is his belief that if he does, he will do his best to help, even risking his life.

“Sue… … .”

Alexios let out a light, long breath. His mission is to capture the Guardians.

However, he went one step further and grabbed the branches and roots of the world tree that had been swung towards him as much as possible so that they would not return.

The roots and branches of the world tree, which had been gripped to the point of crushing them, struggled to escape from Alexios’ hands, but could not escape.

‘Anyway, this big guy’s attack itself isn’t that threatening.’

A guardian is all about a solid body.

Since it was originally created for protection, its attack power was not that strong. Of course, the power that unfolds from that size is enough.

If that’s all it is though.

‘Stand with bare body.’

Alexios began to receive the guardian’s attack with his bare body.

If you are the one who has reached the [Death of Heaven], you can endure it.

If you’ve decided to help, shouldn’t you do your best?

Despite the roaring sound and blood splattering, Alexios did not let go of the branches and roots he was holding on to.

“Huh!”

fist king secret

[The Great Collapse]

I give up on the attack as well.

Alexios stimulated the roots of the World Tree instead of abandoning the state of [Yeom Cloud Brain Regime (炎雲牢征拳)].

His shock wave, which spread deep into the ground from his toes, shocked the world tree once and drew attention.

Alexios grabbed as many roots as he could with both arms.

But soon after, Alexios could only let out a sigh.

“You stupid bastard… … !”

Alexios chewed his lips at the single ray of light he could see from afar.

It is impatience. I’m trying to finish the work quickly by speeding up consumption that I could have gone back a little.

Even though Alexios is holding on to each root, he is already buried and his eyes are not reaching those around him.

There is no reason to hold on to the roots when the person helping you is so impatient.

But I couldn’t let it go. The moment you let go, all these things will come towards Oz.

Crunchy!

Alexios gnashed his teeth.

All I can do is watch without being able to do anything.

In the distance, you can see Oz grabbing the fruit.

but there is no back That idiot didn’t think of a way out.

What the hell is so impatience about, I’m blinded by the fruit.

“ah… … .”

But at the very moment when Oz’s death was certain. A pure white figure was reflected in Alexios’ eyes.

“What kind of dog shit are you bastards… … !”

Alexios could not stand the outburst of curse words and shouted.

However, in spite of Alexios’ cry, the goblin’s magic, which they had seen before, changed their position with each other.

goblin prank

[Moonlight Walk]

Right now this moment.

What he feared was about to become a reality.