성황의 아이들 [2]

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299. Code Zero (4)

Uncertain factors appeared steadily from the beginning.

Crackling- Chicking-

Forgettable noise that disturbs vision, and timing that slightly deviates from expectations.

but.

'It's still within the scope of response, not yet...' ... .'

Seongjin moved forward, checking the clear blueprint drawn in his mind each time.

Maybe I overdo it a bit and get scolded by my father. But in the end, if I were to take Owen out and attack him, wouldn't he be forgiven for giving me a single slap?

[Arrived!]

In this way, the group completely escaped the maze and finally arrived in front of the huge stone gate.

[This is the boss room of this dungeon, 'King's Hall.' According to the strategy book, Raigas, the orc king who built the maze, appears as the boss.]

The tightly closed stone gate was filled with ornate carvings befitting the name 'King's Hall'.

Bright golden torches were placed on both pillars supporting the door, and the elaborate relief shadows swayed as if they were struggling, drawn by the movement of the flames.

[Rigas is a boss with a fairly complex pattern for a C rank. Everyone, you remember what I explained about the Orc King, right?]

Then the silent villains quietly avoided Dexter's gaze and looked the other way.

[Hey, anyway, you can expect to be ranked, right? Passing the maze was faster than expected!]

[That was a good strategy, Dexter! Your plan is great!]

[Wait a minute, don't jump in, guys!]

However, unlike the party members who were noisy with relief, Seongjin's expression was not so good. He frowned and looked around the stone gate with a disapproving expression.

"hmm... ... ."

Not good. From a while ago, I had a strange premonition that was getting stronger.

'It's still within the range of response, but... ... .'

Crackling-

Just then, a strange noise sweeps through Seongjin's vision once again.

[Now that the central maze has been cleaned up, there will be more room for defense. Now, we're going to set off the trap alarm. Everyone, get ready.]

Dexter said that and walked towards the stone gate.

[Do you know where the alarm is, Dexter?]

[of course. There are quite a few fixed alarms in front of the boss room. Just when you feel relieved that you have completely passed the maze, it is the final trap to catch the user in the back.]

[It is of very poor quality!]

[But they are already too well known to be a trap. These days, they say it's just used to check if there are any excessive mobs.]

After explaining this, Dexter placed his hand without hesitation on a gargoyle statue decorated to the right of the stone gate.

It was right then.

-Kiki kick.

A small laugh came from Seongjin's ear. It was just a faint noise, like the sound of the wind passing by, but-

'... Justitia?'

There was no way Seongjin could not recognize that unpleasant voice. A wet, faded voice of confusion followed him from the dark abyss.