Steel Eating Player - A Player Who Eats Steel

Chapter 148 Paldasan, The Secret of The Dragon Labyrinth 2

At the location of the gate in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, AMT forces are installing a blocking line.

Until a day ago, all Korean society was slumped by a dragon attack on Suwon.

But apart from that, attacks continued in various regions of the country, and attacks were carried out.

"Well, it's a troll gate, and the topography in it ... it looks like it's a rainforest. "

"Gate Analyst " sent from the headquarters of the 3rd Anti-Magic Brigade is investigating the gate.

They can check some information first by putting their hands on the gate.

"Eight hours have passed since the second eruption, so the third eruption will occur in about an hour. "

This time, with a large troll gate, it was difficult for any AMT attacking team.

In this case, it is common to entrust attacks to the so-called 'private outsourcing ', namely private unions.

"Quite difficult right? If it's Captain Seo Eun-ha's attacking team, that's enough to do it, right? "

"Well, right now, they are the most popular attacking team at AMT, so they have a lot of support, so they will do well. "

Meanwhile, Seo Eun-ha is listening to the radio in front of an armored search vehicle and checking equipment.

– ... ... This is a guide to the current status of gate events nationally. Troll gates occur in Gangdong-gu, Seoul and will be attacked, so traffic restrictions within a 3 km radius come into force. And there are reports of the gate from Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, but the details cannot be ascertained ... ...

This broadcast is a broadcast that conveys the latest news about gates that occur throughout the country and provides evacuation guidance, and only this channel must be played in AMT.

On the other hand, when there is no current news, the channel is transformed into the latest conversation channel that addresses player issues. His name is still almost gone.

– Stillane, Lee Hyun-wook was chosen as the number one active player this year by?

– To be honest, it's worth it. Ugh, doubtful and doubtful, but can't you always forget everything in the end?

– Haha— I'm proud because someone like that is a Korean player.

– However, famous players around the world still criticize Lee Hyun-wook.

– Isn't that criticism, not criticism? No, I'm jealous. Why do you hate me so much?

Because it is a national broadcasting institution, it tends to take a positive attitude towards domestic players.

'By the way, Lee Hyun-wook ... ... You have grown to an extraordinary level now ... ... .'

Seo Eun-ha raised his head. Laputa, who went to Suwon in the western sky, returned to Seoul again. The appearance of a large object that slowly approached from a high enough height felt very strange.

'No matter how big you grow, dragging things like private planes ... ... Even in different dimensions, they are very different. '

Every time he heard the news about LeeHyun-wook, he felt humble in himself.

Starting with the 4th wave, he has resolved many cases that threaten this country.

Compared to the national work, Seo Eun-ha's activities are arguably small.

Of course, in my opinion it is a proper mission to attack the gates that occur in the area.

'It's also about protecting one's life and one's daily life ... ... '

But from one day on, he felt a strange feeling of lack and helplessness. The article, there was a crisis that would destroy the country repeatedly, but he could only watch and do nothing but that.

The heroic player I dreamed of seeing my father as a child ... ... is far from him.

"Ha ... Is it when I think like this? Hu— I am also the commander of the attacking squadron now. "

With a sword and shield on his back, he put his helmet on his side and headed for the gathering place.

There his team gathered, armed.

"Squadron 1, are you ready? "

On his question, platoon commander 1 and the rank of lieutenant nodded.

"Yes! Preparations for attacking all platoon forces 1 and 2 are complete. "

Thus, 'Attack Company ' 26-member anti-ma brigade approaches the purple gate with complete weapons.

at that time-

"— Serang Company Commander, you are still waiting! "

A person's voice echoes from behind, and Seo Eun-ha turns around.

"Huh- huh- The order to cancel the operation came from the boss! "

What do you mean suddenly? The whole army looked at Seo Eun-ha with a confused expression.

"Captain, look there. "

The attack team from the private guild crossed the line without access and approached this direction.

If unexpected circumstances occur, they are a team of sub-attackers waiting nearby.

"What?"

Seo Eun-ha, feeling strange, asked the communications officer rather sharply.

"What is happening here? We have the right to attack, so why did they come here? "

Maybe he heard that voice, answered the leader of the Cheonghwa Guild.

"Hey, the absurd thing is the same for us. It's a request from another party, so don't be shy. "

Hearing those words, Seo Eun-ha looked at the communications officer, and he shook his head with a shy expression.

"Well, that ... I just got a call. I leave it to the strategy, Cheonghwa. "

I don't know what happened, but it seems like the top is trying to prevent Seo Eun-ha's team from entering the gate.

"By the way, it looks like the second eruption will begin if it becomes increasingly erratic, may I enter now? "

"Uh-huh ... what kind of rice cake is this? Troll gate must be very tasty, right? "

While laughing, Cheonghwa's attacking team hurried towards the gate.

Unable to do anything, Seo Eun-ha handed over the operation to them and went to the operating barracks.

There sat Major Tae-ho Moon, who had been promoted from a regional magic control officer to head of operations.

"—Manager! What happened suddenly? Where is this? "

They have been planning a strategy since yesterday, and after several briefings, they are fully prepared.

However, this is a strange situation where he has a bad temper because he suddenly stops right before he is operated on.

Staring at Seo Eun-ha, who had a feverish expression on his face, Major Moon Tae-ho showed disapproval.

"I'm also planning a plan with you, do you understand? It's just an order from a higher level. "

"Ha ... So what's the reason? Did the battalion commander give orders? "

"No, the battalion commander said that this was an urgent order from a much higher level than that. "

He shook his head in a row to see if he really didn't know, blocking Seo Eun-ha's question.

"Captain Seo, I don't know the details either, so don't ask anything and return to the unit for now. But seeing you come and go as you like, it seems like you are a person who has a big name, right? " you did something wrong? "

Seo Eun-ha hurried out of the tent, and Sergeant. Kang Ik-jun who stood at the entrance followed.

"Hey— You were called by someone taller than the battalion commander, who was the tycoon? Of course, General Seo? "

"No, it wasn't my father who told me this and that. Ha, it makes me feel happy no matter what happens ... "

I'm still upset, but what kind of situation suddenly happened?

"Isn't it possible for a general who looks at the company commander to recommend a higher position? "

"Okay, I don't need all that, and now to be honest ... I want to stay on AMT and do something. "

I feel skeptical lately. The AMT where he works feels best as a local sheriff. Come to think of it, aren't they always players from private guilds who solve big threats?

' ... Do I really have to live here? '

So they returned to Namsan without energy, and Seo Eun-ha went straight to the battalion commander's office.

"—Loyalty! Commander, what the heck ... ."

And the battalion commander, the person sitting in front of Kim Kang-seok ... ...

" ... Uh, Hyun Wook Lee? "

Certainly, a giant among the big players came to visit him.

***

Lee Hyun-wook and Seo Eun-ha went to an empty meeting room and chatted alone.

"What do you mean? Our team ... can transfer the whole team, that ... "

Lee Hyun-wook said he needed the strength of Seo Eun-ha and asked him to work on the strategy team he planned.

And if he wants, he adds that the entire company-level attacking team he has ordered can come with him. With the condition that they will be treated much better than here.

"If you accept this proposal, Captain Seo's team will be a team that is directly under the control of the president. "

In other words, that means he is directly under the head of the National Gate Response Strategy Office, Woo Seong-moon.

And when viewed more closely, you could say he was directly under Lee Hyun-wook.

" ... Did the battalion commander approve it? "

As soon as he asked the question, he realized that it was a question he could never understand.

First, Lee Hyun-wook could not have been stopped if he wanted to, only because Kim Kang-seok refused.

And Kim Kang-seok also strongly supports Lee Hyun-wook, so he won't oppose it.

"Yes, the battalion commander listened to me and understood his needs. "

Of course, Lee Hyun-wook isn't the type to force my opinion carelessly.

Even so, Eun-ha Seo can hardly understand the current situation.

"Ah, but why can't you find me ... a paladin that is far better than me? "

" ..."

"He, has something to do with the Saint Dome side, and the last time I applied from that side too ... "

Even in this country, without even going far to St. Dome, there is a paladin that is better than Seo Eun-ha.

Even though he had a stake in AMT, he had just been ranked lowest in the domestic.

'I don't think I can help anything ... ... '

The same thing happened to the pursuit of the last devil worshiper. After all, didn't Hyun-wook Lee do it alone?

"Well, there are lots of good paladins ... but there's no paladin you can trust. "

"I live thanks to the bracelet Captain Seo gave me during the 4th wave. "

And the fact is, in my previous life, thanks to Seo Eun-ha, I was saved several times.

Lying if he said he didn't have shares in Seo Eun-ha when he came all the way here.

In other words, Lee Hyun-wook could trust him more than Seo Eun-ha had predicted.

"Ah, a bracelet with a divine shield ... that ... "

When Seo Eun-ha remembered that moment, he could not help but smile.

Also, strangely I am proud because I remember it and tell it.

'You have become a true giant ... ... It is true that every word like this is very heartbreaking ... ... '

Seo Eun-ha laughed at himself because it was ridiculous.

"Yes, it doesn't seem like a bad suggestion ... "

To be honest, I'm interested in the fact that I can work with him rather than the extraordinary conditions suggested by Hyunwook Lee.

To be precise, Stilane's heroic step ... ... I want to join the next procession.

" ... Uh, but, what should I do? "

Come to think of it, I haven't heard what work I'm going to do, so my heart is tilted.

"But should I say this is a little secret? "

"Ah, doesn't that have to be known outside? "

"Um ... if you come with me now, I'll tell you."

Hyun-wook Lee rose from his seat and Eun-ha Seo hesitated and rose with him.

"Uh ... you want to go, where are you going? "

Hyun-wook Lee raised his left hand and pointed at the sky with his index finger.

"The headquarters of Captain Seo's attacking team, newly formed, will be located a little higher. "

***

– [Breaking News] Slayers Guild starts attacking Paldalsan 'Dragon Labyrinth' (1 step)

Starting with Edward Woods's speech, Slare's Guild began to storm the maze.

At that time, Lee Hyun-wook arrived in Laputa with Seo Eun-ha.

As he stepped on Laputa, which he had seen from the ground, his eyes turned.

"Wow—ini, this is bigger than you think, right? uh! But what about the dwarves? "

It was strange to see the Upper Abu-Abu Dwarfs coming and going and talking loudly.

"They are not monsters, but are helpers of the NPC concept. "

Ah. really?

"Captain Seo's team equipment will be made by them in the future."

Knowing the strength of Hyeonwook Lee's hextech equipment, he strangely felt excited.

As a player, the desire for high-performance equipment items is an inevitable instinct.

However, within AMT, no matter how well they are treated, the qualitative limitations are clear.

He looked around Laputa, looking forward and back as if he had come to the amusement park.

After a while, both arrived at the Order Tower.

At that time, Lee Hyun-wook explained why he needed his help.

In short, it is as follows.

First, immediately after attacking the Black Dragon, a labyrinth named 'Rare Dragon Ruins ' was made on Mount Paldal.

Second, to attack the labyrinth, there must be 'special conditions '.

Third, these conditions can only be fulfilled by players of type 'Knights ', and Paladin is also a type of knight.

After saying the final conditions, Lee Hyun-wook brought a box.

"So, if I hold this, does that mean I will get that special condition? "

"Yes, only knight type players can hold it. "

As he reached out his hand carefully, and grabbed the old sword handle —

woo woo woo–

A brilliant light emerged from the rusty black sword.

Then... ...

– (!) The search has arrived.

[Former Quest]

– Opportunities, special meetings, absolute power ... ...

You have obtained an unknown sword.

In fact, this sword holds a big secret.

That's right ... ... This is the power of 'Dragon Knight'.

When you receive this power, a new path opens,

At the end of the road you will meet your best friend.

* Do you want to accept this mission? (Y/T)

"Huh? A mission appeared ... This is the previous mission, what is this? "

Seo Eun-ha rolled his eyes and frowned while double-checking the system message that appeared in front of him.

" ... Dragon Night? Wait, will I be like a dragon knight? "

When he grew up as a paladin in a short time, there was no way he would be happy to change his characteristics. Even if the skill changes at all, doesn't the fighting method you've learned so far become meaningless?

"However, some skills are reconfigured based on their original abilities. "

Lee Hyun-wook, who was aware of his concerns, added, and Seo Eun-ha nodded with an agitated face.

"So, if you accept this mission, what will happen next ... do you know?"

Hyunwook Lee slowly nodded his head. Because the role he will play in the future is very large, it needs to be explained in detail beforehand. However, I'm a little confused where to start.

"Captain Seo, have you ever raised ... that child? "

Seo Eun-ha frowned at the words.

'Ah, is this a question worth asking by unmarried women? '

Hyun-wook Lee realized that the question was very strange, he immediately shook his head.

"No, I don't mean that, yes, my brother, my niece, or at least a dog or cat ... "

When I say that, I remember this woman being away from that direction.

'Now come to think of it, I think he said he didn't want to see everything he had to take care of ... .'

That reminds me of how beggars say that they are like children when chasing after their poor subordinates.

And because he was not married, he didn't like dogs and cats, and he went to the cafe to look for No Kids Zone.

'Come to think of it, there is a cynical side to everything in the world besides individualism ...'

In many ways, having the characteristics of a dragon knight is a difficult part.

To the extent that I am worried about whether I can keep a dragon that passes the egg-sub-adult-adult hatching stage ...

'But, enough to entrust a dragon, he is the only knight in this series that I can trust. '

And most important, the family-tangible dragon follows the characteristics of its owner.

In other words, if Seo Eun-ha becomes the owner of a dragon, the dragon will ... ...

' ... ... He became a white dragon with the attributes of holy power. '

That's not the picture Hyunwook Lee wants the most.

No matter how much I think about it, it must be encouraged.

"Great — that's because you might have to raise your own little creature ... like that."

"What? What else are you talking about? I'm a little confused now, can't you be more specific? "

Lee Hyun-wook nodded and carefully opened his mouth.

"Captain Seo ... I think you should take care of that little dragon. "

Hearing those words, Seo Eun-ha's face hardened and only his eyes grew slowly.

"What? I don't like reptiles a little ... no, I really hate them ... "

This is the expected reaction. Lee Hyun-wook decided to move forward, no matter what.

"Ah, I see. But you won't hesitate because of that, right? "

Seo Eun-ha regretted taking this sword at first.

***

It's been 14 hours since Slayer Guild Edward Woods started attacking the maze.

– [Exclusive] Slayered Guild leaves the maze empty-handed ... ... Attack failed?

A few minutes after the article was published, Edward Woods held a press conference, which was broadcast on television as the latest news.

– ... ... They say we come out empty-handed, huh! This is true to some extent.

click — click —

– However, we certainly managed to attack and reach a critical turning point.

His expression was far better than expected, and he was somewhat confident. I struggled to break through the maze, but I was stuck in front of the last gate, so it might be annoying, but it seemed like they received it positively.

And if there is a turning point in his words, that means 'hint ' to find the Dragon Knight.

' ... Coordinates, levels, characteristics, etc. must have crossed your mind. '

Lee Hyun-wook estimates that he gave three clues: Seoul—86—Paladin.

And that ... ... Sadly, that's what Seo Eun-ha meant.

In other words, no matter how hard they try, they cannot get the 'key'.

'Because I already have it ... .'

However....

– We proudly state in front of all the citizens of the world that it is you who will attack this maze! And the treasure we will bring ... ... That will be the most valuable thing in history.

I was asked what it was, but Edward Woods did not answer.

He smiled brightly with a confident expression on his face, then continued.

– but ... ... We are looking for a key to solving this problem — only one player. And to find this player, we ask for help from all countries. For him, and for all those who have helped, I promise that the Slave Guild will give you enormous rewards.

Apparently, he was trying to find 'people who met the ' requirements in public.

'It will be faster to look for all three clues ... ... '

He added one last word.

– And Steelein ...

"Ah no ... ... ."

When his name was called, Lee Hyun-wook could not contain his sadness.

– As I warned, we will complete this maze first.

Then the spotlight fell like lightning.

– Uh, what do you mean now?

DS, what are you talking about with Stilane?

– Hey wait! Just one more word ...

However, he left the press conference room without answering.

Apparently, he did not want to leave the confrontation with Lee Hyun-wook.

'If we attack the maze here first, we decide that we will make up for the shame of the past to some extent. '

In other words, to restore a little honor, he must boldly call the name Lee Hyun-wook once.

And Stilane, who did nothing, would decide that they could not reverse it ...

"below ... ... ."

I really didn't want it, but one day the eggs began to fly and break.