ALL NOVEL chapter 8
Salvation Tower (1)
Game Monster Apocalypse is largely divided into two areas.
The Tower of Salvation and Earth, the mainland.
Tower of Salvation has a scenario like a game, and you can catch monsters to get items, summons, and collections.
However, in order to go to the Tower of Salvation, you had to get an invitation by killing zombies on Earth, the mainland, to enter.
Also on Earth, you can get essences that can be leveled up and invitations to the tower.
Due to the nature of the game, all items from the Tower of Salvation can be purchased through trading, so there was no need to go to the Tower of Salvation.
Catch zombies from the mainland and get essences and invitations to sell.
In the beginning, zombies appear in mountains or graveyards, especially in places where there are a lot of dead bodies, more zombies appear.
The place I am now is Doksanseong. It is a place where countless wars have taken place since the Three Kingdoms period.
As it is a place where many bodies are buried, the territory that creates a safe zone that prevents zombies from spawning is as important as a castle wall to build a shelter here.
Use packages from your inventory.
A guard stone was installed.
[The Guardian Stone has been installed.]
[The 10m radius of the guard stone has become a safe zone.]
[Please name the shelter.]
I sat on the floor and decided on a name after thinking for a while.
[hope]
At least here, I hope people live a hopeful life.
[Shelter ‘Hope’ has been built.]
[I built a shelter for the first time.]
[You have acquired 600 coins.]
It was also as expected.
[You can check the safe zone through the territory information command.]
[A shelter manager is required for efficient management.]
A safe zone is now set up here, but you only need a manager and a territory to build buildings. First of all, from the territory.
“Territorial information.”
The land in the area that became a safe zone is marked with a green light.
I took out the essence of the territory from my inventory and exploded it in a place other than the safe zone, and soon a green light appeared on the ground.
That’s how I made all the entrances to the cave I dug into a safe zone and summoned a mud wall to block the entrance.
It was to prevent zombies from entering when I went to the Tower of Salvation.
Move next to the brightly shining guardian stone.
I sat down on the floor, closed my eyes, and gently placed my right hand on my left eye.
＜Rating Enhancement＞
[800 coins have been consumed.]
[The eyeball has become an item.]
Reinforcing message in your ear.
But there was no feeling whatsoever.
I slowly opened my left eye.
*Left eye.
[Rating]: Normal.
[Classification]: Body
[Description]: Recognizes the shape of an object.
It became an item, but there was no significant difference yet.
＜Rating Enhancement＞
[It has been replaced by an enhancement ticket.]
[Rating enhancement has been successful.]
[Random stats are given as a body strengthening effect.]
[Agility has increased by 1.]
‘Awesome’
The normal grade essence only goes up by 0.1, but it goes up by 1.
＜Rating Enhancement＞
[It has been replaced by an enhancement ticket.]
[Rating enhancement has been successful.]
[Agility has increased by 1.]
When I looked at the information about the eye, which became an item, ‘Hye-Eun’ was added to the prefix.
‘If you have wisdom…’
It refers to the ability to see through the essence of things. But it’s a prefix I’ve never seen before in the game.
I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of ability it will have. Excitedly, I brought the strengthening stone to my left eye.
[Enhancement succeeded.]
[Enhancement succeeded.]
[Enhancement succeeded.]
*Left Eye Lv 3
[Rating]: Rare
[Classification]: Item (Body)
[Function]: Grasp the essence.
– Can be identified up to rare grade.
[Feature 2]: Agility +2
Do you understand the nature of things?
then···
*backpack
[Description]: A bag made to be carried on one’s back.
As I looked at the backpack with a curious thought, information appeared in front of my eyes.
‘that’s interesting.’
This time, I shifted my gaze to the saw on the right.
*top
[Description]: A tool used for cutting wood or metal.
The usage of the Eye of Insight was simple, and it was possible to analyze objects other than items. Moreover, it is used infinitely.
‘It kills the effect once.’
But what happens if you try to reinforce it and fail?
‘Am I going to be destroyed like an item?’
Perhaps.
Because it is classified as an item.
I looked at my body to see if it was ＜grade enhancement＞, but unfortunately I was able to confirm it from level 5.
I set up the tent I brought next to the guard seat and went inside with the blanket. I want to go to the Tower of Salvation immediately, but my body is too tired.
Still, it was time for zombies to come to the city, so I explained to my acquaintances what was going on, sent a text message asking them to come here to Mars if possible, and called the director.
-sorry. Joon-ah Kang. My wife is sick and I can’t go. If you ever go, don’t go there.
I turned the phone to close seniors and juniors and friends.
-Jun Kang, can’t you come over here? As you know, I have a lot of family members. okay. I can’t help it, but thanks for calling.
-I get it. I’ll be gone by tomorrow evening.
-sorry. I’ll be here with my family
Everyone’s reaction was different.
I didn’t say that I was an iron man, but I said that I was in the top 10 and that I would help if I came. However, all of them had their own plans, so only about five people decided to come.
Now, at 6:00 AM, zombies will appear. Hoping to survive, I closed my eyes.
…
…
…
Belt belt!
I turned off the alarm, drank the two triangular gimbap I bought yesterday and milk, and tore up the invitation.
Move towards the created portal.
[Items and items other than worn clothing cannot be brought in.]
The body was sucked into the portal along with the message.
***
A salty smell that penetrates the tip of the nose.
the scorching sun.
A gentle breeze blowing.
The place we arrived at was the waypoint of the temple on top of the coastal cliff.
[Welcome to the 1st floor of the Tower of Salvation, Korea.]
The usage time is displayed in the upper right corner of the visual field.
[Remaining time: 02 hours 59 minutes]
3 hours is enough to open the collection function.
When I came out of the temple, the first thing I could see was the village at the bottom of the hill.
The name of the village is Hellion, and it is surrounded by walls that look quite solid, and people can be seen wandering around inside.
container! container!
A little further down, I saw a few people hunting slimes jumping around.
“What is that?”
Perforated bones were visible in places around the slime.
“I’m glad.”
Judging by the size, it was not human, but animal.
container! container!
A slime came next to me and climbed onto an animal bone on the floor, which melted in an instant.
＜Hypnosis＞
*Acid Slime Lv 5
[Rating]: Normal
[Skill]: Poison eruption
[Description]: A slime that is widely distributed along the coast. When attacked, a fatal acid erupts.
[Abilities]:
-Strength 0.2, Agility 0.5, Stamina 0.3
[Related Collections]:3
As in other games, there were not one or two people who thought they were weak monsters and attacked them and died in the early game.
But if you know how to attack, it’s a very good hunting distance in the early game.
In addition, one of the collections he gives, ＜We are strong when we are together＞, gives one summon card every day.
It is a very valuable collection that is indispensable for the beginning.
Perhaps sooner or later this will become a popular hunting ground where you must hunt in order.
“Then let’s catch this guy first.”
The acid slime strategy was simple. Attacking outside the range of the acid that spreads when attacked.
The range of spraying acid is about 2m. If you add 1m of my arm length to the length of the spear of 2m, you get a sufficient range.
Still, just in case, I threw my silver chopsticks at a distance of about 5m.
The target is the core inside the slime’s body.
hooked!
Unfortunately, it got stuck right next to the slime’s core.
container! container!
Every time the angry guy moved while spraying poison, the grass started to melt.
The range of the acid is 2m.
It was the same as the game, and the speed was that of a child toddling around, so it was not a threat.
I took out the spear and slowly moved backwards, aiming for the timing.
2 m.
1 m.
now!
I pushed the window lightly.
hooked!
As the spear penetrated the core, the slime melted into a limp liquid, leaving beads around it.
[You have obtained the essence of the slime.]
“It’s easy too.”
hooked!
hooked!
I started catching slime in a similar way.
[You have obtained the slime essence.]
*Essence of Slime
[Description]: The essence of slime.
[Classification]:Japtem.
[Sale price]: 30 Coins
“There’s no way I can come out already.”
hooked! Puff!
I think I caught about 30 of them.
A white card fell to the floor.
[You have acquired the acid slime card.]
“It came out sooner than expected.”
In the game, I was wondering if I should catch 100 or not.
Since it is a key card that can summon summons, it was sold at a high price in the beginning, so I decided to hunt him down a bit more.
hooked!
hooked!
After hunting for another hour like that and entering the village, I was able to collect a total of 4 more cards.
“Take someone from a distance to catch acid slime.”
“I buy an acid slime card for 150 coins!”
“Buy acid slime cards!”
“Acid Slime Card 120 more Coins for Beach Slime.”
The hunting ground is also quiet, but I wondered why I was already buying an acid slime card, so I asked a man.
“The person hunting the acid slime died a while ago. It’s also very painful. Maybe that’s because the rumors spread.”
Well, it’s not a game where you can resurrect even if you die, it’s a reality. I thought it might be because I only have one life.
“If you have any idea, give me 200 coins for the coastal slime card and I will sell it.”
“ah. I only have 150 coins…”
Even though he clearly called for more than the amount he was willing to buy, the man continued with a regretful expression.
“Couldn’t it be possible to give 100 coins plus coastal and grassland slime cards?”
“Then go ahead.”
The man held out his hand and I took it.
[You have acquired 100 coins.]
It was the coin trading method.
“Take it here.”
[You have obtained the Grassland Slime Card.]
[You have obtained the Coastal Slime Card.]
“thank you. Get it.”
The man walked quickly south of town, saying hello as if he were in an online game.
‘Perhaps it’s because every minute and every second is a waste.’
Me too.
“Sell two for 300 coins per acid slime card.”
“I will live.”
“Give me one too.”
As soon as I finished talking, the two people who had been advertising for a while ago asked for a deal.
[You have acquired 300 coins.]
[You have acquired 300 coins.]
You could sell it for more than this if you put in the time, but time is gold here.
[Remaining time: 1 hour 48 minutes]
I knew it.
I moved my steps and headed to the Adventurer’s Association on the right side of the plaza.
“Welcome, stranger, I am Brendan, the chief of the village.”
A tightly pressed straw hat.
hunched back.
A wooden staff held in the right hand.
Brandon’s appearance was the same westerner he saw in the game.
“Chief, if you’re not rude, can I touch it?”
“Heh heh, that’s right.”
Brandon held out his hand as if it were nothing, and I took it.
Judging by the warmth in his hand, it wasn’t a hologram.
‘Is it a real person?’
“Looking at the expression, it must be strange that you can feel the warmth from me.”
I nodded.
“I am the same person who feels pain as you do.”
The old man smiled and continued.
“You guys call us NPCs, right?”
“yes.”
“That is also correct. We are helping you by becoming NPCs by signing a contract with the Lord of Salvation.”
Suddenly, I had this thought.
‘What would happen to the scenario if someone with malicious intent kills the village chief?’
＜Hypnosis＞
*Manager Brandon Lv 56
[Occupation]: Tower 1st floor manager.
[Rating]: Rare
[Skill]: Summon elite soldiers.
[Abilities]:
-Strength: 52, Agility: 48, Stamina: 52
Looking at his abilities, it seems like he was worried for nothing. With that level of ability, even if all the people here rushed at it, they wouldn’t be able to compete.
“Then let’s proceed with the scenario.”