Chapter 163: The Eyepatch

Story quest, it’s already known that it’s a function that occurs when the difficulty of a trial has exceeded F rank. Not only will the story’s arrival of this new function bring new dangers it also brought along treasures. Well, this trial is more like dungeon themed compared to the last one which was a tower defense. Considering that it’s a fast-phase type of trial the players will be paired with npc’s

days later

Inside a tavern that was created by the players that arrived at the castle. A few whispered about an unbelievable tale relating to a bunch of players in the trials. Nobody knows whether or not it was another hoax created by a drunkard. Or was it a reality that a few had a glimpse of such an incredible sight

“Hey, have you heard about the rumors?”

“About a certain group? I’ve heard about them,”

’Inside the kingdom of ice, rumors were running amok about the arrival of a new team that was taking the trial by storm. An unknown group that wasn’t playing by the rules, even though there were a bunch of npcs,’

A robed figure made a sinister smile after it heard such a rumor thats comparable to a myth. Intrigued by the tale it had a jolly good laugh and continues to be amazed by such a tall tale. The figure continued to speak about the so-called rumor, after its loud and irritating atmosphere. Became dead silent after every individual in its surroundings was dead, and lying on the ground

’This group was unlike any other party that arrive at the trials, a group that was called outsiders. A group that didn’t cooperate with the npcs and took the story as their own, these people remained a mystery. Identities unknown, race unknown, and the only thing that was known about them was their class and weaponry,’

[You seem to be in such a cheerful mood]

“Puheheheheheheheheheheheh!!! Who wouldn’t have such an energetic laugh after someone found a new plaything? It seems to be a fact, that not even my skills could track that thief, I’d already found a new target before I could have a shower in his blood. Outsiders? You’re going to be my next target, I’ll make sure to play with all of you to my heart’s content. kuhahahahahaha,” The figure left the tavern whilst a mysterious black flame engulfed its surroundings. Which left not even a single of the structures, nor the bones of the victims to be retrieved. Only a horrifying smell that originated from the fire

On floor 19 near the mini-boss area, there was a huge commotion that was occurring right in front of hundreds of players. That was able to make it so far with their skills, talents, and wits that brought them to an area deeper into the castle. The arrival of the mini-boss that escapes from the 20th, a huge and terrifying monster born from ice. Wielding a huge in its arms while it has a nimble body that could move at such an unperceivable speed

[System: Sindreth the royal scythe has escaped from the 20th floor. Is enraged after his enemies dishonored his duel that should’ve taken place in his domain. His patience has reached its limits, due to your actions of enraging the mini-boss. He’ll enter his second phase even though he hasn’t reached 50% of his health or below. Prepare to be punished by the royal scythe, we warned you to follow the rules]

“It’s too late we’re all done for!!!” Most of the npcs that aided this small expedition have perished. The players were left to be alone and unguarded whilst they cried out for help once they saw Sindreth closing in their vicinity

“My oh my, such a dishonorable piece of mortals you are I dare say!!! Do you not possess any kind of honor even for a single ounce of it dwelling in your body? To think that you’ll do the most despicable sin of all. To think you’ll quit in the middle of a match with a royal guard, I must punish thee in the name of the royal family,” Sindreth lifts his scythe and dragged it into his back, and swing it to his fullest power to smite his foe

[System: You’ve called upon the power of the demon Telinteous The Tiny Terror. Your body has drastically changed its form to match the power dwelling upon your eye. The power of the demon has now been applied to the wielder’s body]

Shortly after Sindreth would bring about the end of the whole player within the range of his scythe. A certain vibration that grew louder than ever simply disappeared altogether would be a sign of a certain player’s arrival. Bearing an eye patch on the right side of his eye, his body shrunk to fit the power he called to his side. A little blonde knight was holding his ground at the weight of the enemy’s weapon, delivered a miracle upon these rule-breaking players

[Impressive, I never thought you’ll be able to use one of the names of the demons that dwell inside that eye. It seems that you truly are a chuuni, I thought you would’ve taken about a month to learn this power]

“You guys should’ve died on the spot, but my gang and I haven’t cleared the 19th floor so consider yourself to be lucky. Lady luck must have fondled you guys all over, Erick it’s me Zen, I found the mini-boss of the 20th floor. It’s here in my current location, when are you guys going to arrive?”

|[Roger that, make sure that he has someone to keep him from going back to the 20th floor. We’re a little busy at the moment if we can’t reach you in time just kill Sindreth. The four of us are mowing away the hundreds of monsters in our vicinity. Just remember the things that the informant has said and you’ll be fine]|

“Such a little mortal can go up against my blade? This is rather intriguing, are you perhaps one of the party members of the legendary group? Well, I don’t have to hear your answer, I can sense it in your aura it’s filled with power. I was told to not fight anyone away from my dwellings, however, you don’t have any plans to hand those worthless mortals behind your back. So let’s settle all of it with a match with only the two of us,”

Sindreth took the lead and started their match with a fast and accurate swing that slices through the air. Where his little opponent wielded a large broadsword that was twice the size of his body. With his footwork that increases his power and skillful handling, Morris was able to match the force of his gigantic foe. Whilst he remained in his tiny form that wasn’t restricting his movements in the slightest bit

“Royal scythe arts, Blizzard harrowing strike,” Such a large attack that only has a small chance to escape its range, was unable to strike down its targeted foe. Leaving not a single speck of dust to trace his movements, he appeared at the back of his enemy

“Mystic slash, 1st form Vertical swing,” With a downward swing he grazed the back of his enemy. And was quickly sealed with the blood of his enemy that froze with the decrease in the temperature that came with its attack. The rule-breaking players were then subjected to a harsh environment that would’ve ended their lives. If he didn’t step into their vicinity and create blew away the cold and freezing air with a swing of his blade. Which left him open to being struck by the scythe of his opponent

“Checkmate, you’ve finally become a part of my weapon. Don’t worry about your death once my weapon drank your blood. Your spirit will live on to be forever binded to my weapon~ This is just his sword!!? Where did he go,” His eyes were deceived by the splash of a red fluid that blinded him from his target, which was revealed to have disappeared? Leaving his sword behind to parry his attack and once he finally came to realize his location. The small figure that he came to face in battle has shrunken down to a form of a child

[System: You’ve shrunken down to a much smaller form than your previous shape. The power of the tiny terror has increased your mobility as your body came to be smaller. You can only stay within this state for 10 minutes, you only have 6 minutes. Before your body has been reverted to its original form]

The ice around them started to take the form of a few towering pillars. Which he uses to launch his minuscule form to his chosen target, once he landed a hit. He exits Sindreth’s body and jumps onto the closest pillar and charged his body once more. While he momentarily takes a short break to inject a few ounces of his mana to continue with his barrage of attacks

“I’ll never forgive this kind of humiliati~ Ooof,” Sindreth was struck by a hammer that was previously a gigantic sword that launches him into the air. Whilst he makes the most of his last attack to send hundreds of magic orbs to chip away the remaining life he currently has. This brings about the first time the 20th floor was conquered

[System: The mini-boss of the 20th floor has been annihilated, the players can now go forth to a higher floor level. You’ve gained 300 contribution points for your solo fight with the mini-boss. Whilst your allies have gained 90 contribution points by being a part of the MVP in the fight against Sindreth the royal scythe]

“Who are you?” One of the players he saved asked him after he was swimming in the pool of his enemy’s blood. Whilst he tries to diameter it’s body and collect the items that it dropped

“Oh me? I call myself the Eyepatch,” He disappeared from their sights after he collected every item that was dropped. Along with pick pocketing the corpses of the dead players in his field of view. He leaves without any word than the one he uttered tot he random player

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