Steel Eating Player - A Player Who Eats Steel

Chapter 141 Plague Prophecy, Hunting Arrangement 3

There are dragons in this country, Korea ... ... Adult dragons will also appear.

Lee Hyun-wook was the first to know that fact.

That's because the World Tree manager only gives him guidance.

So he was the only one who prepared to face the disaster.

However ...

– [Breaking News] Unknown objects in the form of monuments appear after 'cracks ' occur in various southern parts of Gyeonggi-do

– 'How long has the war ended? ... other disasters? increasing community anxiety

About nine days after the prediction, the signs appeared in the world one by one.

'Cracks ' temporary dimension gates occur around Suwon, and several large tombstones appear. Hyun-wook Lee has the intuition that it was an announcement of the appearance of the Angra Mainyu Corps and Aji Dahaka.

" ... ... What is this? "

"Yes that's right. "

Lee Hyun-wook also visited the place in person.

A black inscription as high as 9.9 meters stands tall on vacant land in a residential area.

Tsutsutsutsu—

The deep red symbol engraved on its surface swayed like life.

Tsutsutsutsu—

And there was a very small and strange cry coming out of the tombstone, and it felt like a temptation to come and put your hand on it. It's not because of the mood, but it contains magic to control the mind.

Of course, the intensity is so mild that players like Lee Hyun-wook can easily let go.

"It is believed that many of these tombstones occur around 5 km."

Team leader Lee Kyo-jun said so, and when Lee Hyun-wook put his hand on the monument ... ...

Uh–

– warning! You have contacted 'Message ' Angra Mainyu.

As if sucked into another world for a moment, his eyes were colored with darkness.

The projector is then activated, and the field of view slowly forms when light enters through the lens.

Oops –

The first thing he saw was a red sparkle.

'fire?'

Yes, the fire is on everywhere. The place is none other than ...

' ... ... This is Suwon.'

It was like being at the site of a volcanic eruption, and the whole area was covered in magma.

Lee Hyun-wook raised his head and saw him fly over Suwon Station.

A pair of anti-transparent curtains that cover the whole world ... it is a wing

'门!'

Big red eyes, pupils torn vertically, and the great power that is outside of it ... ...

' ... ... That's a black dragon.'

Making eye contact alone gives you the feeling of being depressed as if your whole body was torn to pieces.

"That burden will befall you soon ..."

It was not sound or language, but the meaning was forced into my mind.

And it feels like instinctive fear has been taken from the bottom of my heart.

thump-

Then, the entire Suwon Station building collapsed, ending the video.

– (!) You hear 'Warning ' Angra Mainyu.

* There will be disasters that go beyond the capabilities of this region.

Is this the ashes of the city Donald Harry saw?

"Um? Have you seen everything? "

"Yes...."

"I saw it too, and it was very disgusting. "

Major events usually have a shadow of that. That kind of warning.

Before his previous life, Aji Dahaka, Lee Hyun-wook had been abroad and forgotten it.

I've also heard of this person's appearance.

"I think this ... kind of opening, right? "

Hearing the words of Team Leader Lee Kyo-jun, Lee Hyun-wook nodded.

Yes, it's like a cutscene that was inserted before a big event in a game began.

"Chief Lee, are you saying that about a dozen of these were made throughout the southern part of Gyeonggi-do? "

"Yes, right. Like some kind of marketing, it seems to be spread here and there. "

Once in the southern part of Gyeonggi-do, it seems like he wants to appear on Suwon like in his previous life.

"Then, will this information soon spread throughout the world? "

"Ha- I have to do it, because I can't control everything. "

In that way, the fact of the appearance of the dragon is known to the world.

It is a natural reaction if the whole world is reversed.

– Is Korea experiencing disaster again this time? The horror spread when the announcement of the appearance of the great Black Dragon

– The first adult dragon in the world to emerge, will the Korean Peninsula return to being a fierce battle arena?

– EU union, this must be a disaster that cannot be handled by a single country, stressing the need for joint operations

Dragon... ... It was a terrible disaster and the name of the most valuable treasure.

Therefore, the public is afraid, but the top players in each country succumb to their tastes.

'Even if you only have one by-product of a dragon, you can make it the best equipment ... ... '

The next day, Lee Hyun-wook, who was carrying out metal absorption, received a call from Woo Seong-moon.

– ... ... Everything gets complicated. Dragon Killer is likely to come to Korea.

"It happened in the end. "

Lee Hyun-wook objected to borrowing external forces, and Woo Seong-moon followed that opinion.

But it is not only two people who have opinions in this country.

– The Alliance Cooperation Support Agency is very urgent, and in the end, VIP also agreed. And public opinion also tends to the need for dragon killers if dragons want to appear.

Come to think of it, this is the first time Director Woo Seong-moon has said a disappointing thing.

He said the worst thing happened, but he didn't say he couldn't help.

Some important government officials strongly encourage the use of 'Dragon Killer'.

It was Woo Seong-moon, who had unmatched strength in this country, but was invincible.

'And it's time for Director Woo's strength to also begin to be examined. '

He ruled for some time as the best player in government and state leader.

Not because there is no opponent's strength, but all the strength ultimately needs it.

Because, his firm beliefs and the knowledge he gathered were not something that could be easily ruled out.

But over time, cards that can replace them begin to appear.

'After the death of Woo Seong-moon, the era of the Spring and Autumn Warring States began in this country, and control of criminals began ... ... .'

At that time, politicians who overturned all kinds of giant guilds scrambled to create confusion.

However, now this country and Woosungmun are in good condition, such problems do not occur.

However, the culprit does not disappear and spread its roots in other forms ... ...

Compared to their previous lives, these risks are not significant, but they are still a problem that is holding them back.

" ... ... I cannot stop the Dragon Killer from coming to this country. "

Hyunwook Lee asked carefully.

– If you act too hard here ... ... To be honest, my situation can be difficult.

Although not, Woo Seong-moon was ridiculed for being affected by Lee Hyun-wook. Although not just a rumor, if the chisel becomes increasingly ridiculous, then its influence can be lost on the political scene.

Even in the wild world, when the authority 'alpha letter ' disappears, it will definitely be eliminated from within the group.

In other words, it is very difficult to withhold external support and insist on attending Lee Hyun-wook's solo performance again.

"Then what can I do? "

Lee Hyun-wook, surprisingly, received it easily. It was a voice that did not show any concern.

'It's annoying to have a competitor ... ... No matter who comes, you can't do it better than me. '

because ... ... to him, the black dragon was the prey he had ever captured.

'Okay, prove it convincingly enough, get rid of disturbing things. '

Public awareness of competition against Lee Hyun-wook, the wolf targeting Laputa and Shin Dan-su ... ...

The time has come to give them one more appropriate warning.

Shortly after, Edward Woods officially announced his participation in the Dragon Raid.

– Edward Woods At the request of the Korean government, he took the lead in attacking dragons.

Then, as if waiting, some strength began to stick to Edward Woods's line.

No matter how you look at it, there doesn't seem to be a more solid line than the Dragon Killer on this show.

On the one hand, it could be interpreted that those who opposed Lee Hyun-wook began to gather.

– Koshiro Kodo's guild also helps.

– Starting with the Cheonghwa Guild, the giant Korean guild also started riding the bus?

– Bullying Steein, why did he become a thorn in the eyes of guilds at home and abroad?

A beginner who is said to be big while taking over everything alone ... ...

Such existence is definitely not popular in the world of players.

And that day, Edward Woods appeared on British news and sent a message to Hyun-wook Lee.

– ... ... Stilane, there's no way he didn't close down. We have decided to work with several guilds in Korea. They already knew that my dragon hunting experience would be their greatest weapon, and we had a hopeful conversation. Now all that's left is Stilane's cooperation. I will wait. He will be a good weapon for the operation that I lead.

It was an open examination of him to be under his command.

Lee Hyun-wook did not give any answer, and that was the intention of his rejection.

Then, as if waiting, domestic and foreign powers began to criticize him.

– Is this Dragon Attack Alliance de facto anti-Steelane? Did the attack competition begin?

Lee Hyun-wook, who was a tycoon overnight, those who wanted to defeat him ... ...

Somehow, the battle between the two factions began.

***

click! click! click! click!

A group of people appeared in the arrival room of the Incheon International Airport.

The spotlight is on them.

"- Dragon killer!"

"Wow, he's very handsome ... "

A man in a pomade suit, neat blonde, and neatly waving his hands lightly.

He is the master of the guild, Edward Woods.

"Wow, isn't that a weapon made from dragon growth side results? "

"But isn't it in vain to make a weapon box from dragon skin? "

Turns out he was carrying a long red leather bag on his shoulder.

"But you say it all for a good reason? "

"Yes, you said the window there gave off a lot of heat, so you have to stop it? "

"Oh, you mean spears made of dragon bones and teeth? "

Then, questions began to arrive from various places.

Edward Woods nodded softly and opened his mouth.

" ... ... Overall, dragons are the most dangerous monsters. After I caught a dragon in London, I said that if another dragon appeared, I would raise it like an iguana. That's so stupid. "

When his voice sounded soft, everyone was silent.

"This is not a game. This is a terrible war. "

click — click —

"We must, we must, be in solidarity. "

The words were directed at Lee Hyun-wook.

"The power of humanity has been proven when we shoulder to shoulder. "

That is a message not to fight alone, but to be under his command.

"...Please, I hope those in power will take this disaster seriously. "

It was intended that Lee Hyun-wook be the one who was pursuing his own profits carelessly.

Those are the words of Edward Woods, who has a good and polite image, so the ripple effect is huge.

On the other hand, Lee Hyun-wook, who was watching the scene on TV, without realizing it, had cynicism.

"Then ... should I scratch the pride of a respectable and arrogant man? "

***

After a while, the Killer attack team gathered in a hotel room provided by the Cheonghwa Guild.

Among them was a boy who was only 13 years old.

"Wow-"

However, a player's ability, as usual, should not be measured just like that.

This child is Eric Ramos, a class A wizard player.

"Wow— Amazing ..."

He looked out the window and admired Laputa, the city of air in the distance.

"You mean this city almost collapsed repeatedly? In the 4th wave, when calling Abaddon, during the Black Orc invasion ... it seems that Stilane is a great person! "

Despite praising Lee Hyun-wook, his competitor, Slayers guild members did not respond much.

To be honest, the appearance that Steelein showed was an extraordinary thing we had to admit.

But the next words he said were enough to make some people feel uncomfortable.

"I think — This time Stilane really won't catch the dragon alone, right? "

Finally, a woman took off her sunglasses and hit the boy's back.

"Evil! Amanda, what's up suddenly! "

Amanda Anderson, she is the main tank of the Slayers Guild.

"This little one, use your words that damage the mood to taste! "

"I just said it just in case ... "

"Even if you are a Stilane fan, look at the atmosphere!"

"No, really, just in case ... "

Then Amanda Anderson shook her head repeatedly, as if there was no such thing as "just in case ".

"No, Steelein will never — will never be — successful alone this time! "

He took a deep breath and began to explain.

"Everything captured by handsome Stilane so far has a strategy. "

According to him, the monster faced by Lee Hyun-wook so far has a known strategy in any form, so Lee Hyun-wook does not hit 'unknown wall '.

"Uh ... that unknown wall? What else is that? "

"Initially, all strategies were to pass through an unknown wall. "

"Ah! So, try ... is it the same? "

"Yes, there is a first person to try and share the tip."

Simply put, the first monster means there is a 'wall ' that is difficult to attack.

And the Slayers Guild hasn't shared the dragon attack method until now.

In other words, there is no way to pass "unknown wall " for others, who have not shared their tips.

"Do you know what is the first thing you should pay attention to when facing a dragon? "

Hearing that question, Eric Ramos shook his head as if he didn't know.

At that moment, he pretended to pierce his eye with his index finger.

"Ugh! Suddenly, what's up? "

"That's ... just to lower the snow. "

" ... Yes? Are you closing your eyes? "

"okay! Or you will die right away, remember! "

Then Stipe Marin, a large middle-aged man who sat next to him and used his cellphone, nodded.

"AKA Dragon Fear, it cannot be tolerated by others. "

Hearing his heavy voice, Eric Ramos jerked involuntarily.

Fear of Dragons refers to the fundamental fear emitted by dragons.

Creatures with different levels have a sense of intimidation that you cannot even see.

"When you face that existence, you fall into a swamp of irresistible fear. "

"Yes? But brave people like bosses don't feel scared, do they? "

"No, this is not fear as an emotion ... this is fear as a law. "

Almost no player can stand it. Even the so-called strongest froze in front of its existence. And all his abilities were drastically reduced, so I couldn't show my skills.

"When we are all stuck at the dock ... we have no choice but to be hunted down in general. "

Stipe Marin, the words are heavy. That's because he is also a member of the attack on the London Dragons.

"At that time, if the boss does not save me, I will immediately oxidize."

"Luckily, I have an item that can break through mental barriers ... "

This time, the Dragon Killer, Edward Woods, came out on his own.

He distributed coffee and chocolate that he made himself to team members.

"Thanks to our good fortune to survive, we were able to plan a second attack. "

"Ah ... is that so? "

"But that's not the case. The battlefield he uses is different from our 'dimension '. "

Humans usually move in two-dimensional space. In other words, you cannot get off the field.

But dragons deal with three-dimensional space. In other words, he flies freely.

These simple and clear differences create tactical gaps that cannot be easily bridged.

"If we don't drop the monster to the ground, our fighting style is of no use. "

So, that means the dragon has to go down to the ground somehow.

"Ah! So, somehow, his boss managed to defeat him in London! "

Edward Woods was fortunate to be behind the dragon castle during the second attack.

Holding fast and holding on like that, I managed to tear the entire layer of the dragon's wings and make it fall.

" ... ... But it was suicide, and to be honest, I think I'm lucky. "

At that time, if you lose balance or lose strength in your hands and fall from the back of a dragon ... Have you ever had the chance to climb again? No, I'm lucky to be first.

"Huh! Then ... how can I drop a dragon that is bigger than the one in London? "

Edwards Woods then sipped coffee and opened his mouth.

"Wind and dragon flight ultimately also use a lift force driven by the wind. Of course through the many rocks flying in his body, but if the movement of his wings is sealed, his flying ability will decrease, Right? "

"Ah!"

"So Koshiro Kodo, Class S Wind Controller, my old friend decided to help us. "

While listening to his explanation step by step, a strange sense of excitement appeared on Eric Ramos's face.

I realize once again how great the efforts of the people gathered here are.

On the other hand, he waited in his heart for the next commandment, the command assigned to him.

Realizing that, Edward Wood smiled and patted his head.

"Then ... when he installed Seal AoE— I needed your strength right then and there. "

"Don't worry about that! That's the best I do! I will never disappoint you! "

Eric Ramos, he is a good player in dismantling magic.

He clenched his hand with a happy expression on his face.

"Yes, I only believe in you."

"Hehe thank you."

"Drink your chocolate before it cools. "

This team, from the point of view of a young child, feels so perfect.

Oops —

"By the way, it won't be difficult for us to catch that giant dragon, right? "

I asked with a hopeful face ... ... Edwards Woods shook his head firmly.

"Well ... In the last moment, the dragon will activate the ultimate skill called 'unique nature'."

A technology that causes environmental change by spreading unique forces throughout the region ... ... It is assumed that each dragon has very different properties and shapes according to its unique name ''.

In other words-

"This is unpredictable. You have to fight, check, then retreat and prepare for a counterattack. "

" ... Yes? Are you saying you have to run away once? "

"Yes, I think the existence of a dragon is not a target that can be attacked in the first round on purpose. "

In other words, it is an opponent who has no choice but to lose once.

However, if you are aware of the moment of defeat, you can minimize damage and prepare for a counterattack.

"Stylane can predict what preceded it, but he will never know his own territory ...

And best of all, this information is only known by the Edwards Woods team.

"Sorry, but Steelein will fail miserably. If you survive like now, you will die ..."

He shook his head with regret, and Eric Ramos gave him a surprised expression.

"Eric, I know you are a Stilane fan, but if you help him, we are all in danger. "

He added in a low voice.

" ... ... In the end, the skin, bones and heart of the dragon will be ours. "

Then, someone rushed into the hotel room. He is an employee of the Slayers Guild.

"Boss, I need to watch TV. "

"Huh? What happened? "

"Steelane ... holds a press conference. "

Then, scorn sprang up throughout the room.

"Are you trying to bend even though it's too late ... Isn't it fun to do this? "

"He must have realized that even Steelein could not do anything. "

In the past two days, Edward Woods has changed public opinion in Korea with just a few words. This national hero named Stilane is packaged as an arrogant figure who only takes care of himself in a crisis situation.

Soon the TV turned on, and Lee Hyun-wook stood in front of the reporters.

He slowly opened his mouth.

– ... ... Actually, this is a bit strange. I never once said that we would not join.

His expression was gloomy, but it looked unfair.

Damn, he didn't react at all, but because he was criticized by public opinion, that was enough.

– Then, what do you mean want to join the Slave Alliance?

– that is ... ... Combining power does not always mean that.

He paused, then opened his mouth again.

– To lead an attack, you must have the qualifications for it.

– uh ... ... If so, can I mean that I am more qualified than a Dragon Killer?

– Ah, the experience of capturing dragon formations a few years ago is also extraordinary. not like that

At that moment, the face of the Slayers guild member hardened.

– I have stronger information than that.

Right then and there, the spotlights went out instantly.

"No, what are you talking about! "

Amanda Anderson squeaked and stood up.

– What information is that? Is this the way to attack?

Then, Hyun-wook Lee nodded with a relaxed smile.

– Hyunwook Lee, so what's up? Can you tell me?

– that ... ... Of course, I'm sure you will understand that I can't say anything casually.

His eyes stared straight at the camera.

As if seeing Edward Woods outside ...

– On Slayers' side, if you follow my instructions, I might tell you. As the Dragon Killer said before, this is not a game, this is a terrible war, so we must be in solidarity. That is cool. However ... ... It would be better to form the right team, rather than joining forces blindly.

Now that's what Edward Woods stated as the opposite.

And he insisted that it was 'the correct way '.

Also, ahead of the Dragon Attack, nothing else.

" ..."

The guild member of Slayers who listened to the words looked at Edward Woods.

Strangely, the boss they know does not tolerate such provocation.

" ... ... Stilane doesn't know how to look at the situation wisely. "

He still enjoys coffee with a calm expression on his face.

Then, Stilane spoke for the last time.

– I said clearly. I mean, I have a way.

At that time, Edward Woods was being sarcastic.

"Ttt— You played too bad with the press ... "