Chapter 33 of 100

Chapter 33

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The King of Crows

Dimension Warriors.

Heroes who protect the world from attacks from other dimensions!

Since their appearance, the world has fallen into a greater shock and fear than ever before.

The sudden appearance of monsters and the arrival of Avatars who transform into superhumans!

Enthusiastic cheers and worries, along with a lack of trust in the future, have plunged the world economy into a deep crisis, and numerous conspiracy theories have been widely discussed.

Naturally, related internet communities sprang up like mushrooms.

However, one community saw the most explosive growth on a global scale.

A colossal community that achieved a total of 1 billion visitors in just over a month, the Dimension Community!

The rapid growth of the 'Dimension Community' was driven by the presence of many 'Dimension Warriors.'

- Warriors, is the world really going to end? (Lv.0 monsters)

- As long as we exist, the world will not end. (W.VV Master)

- I heard that Warriors can see something like a status window, like in a game! (Lv.0 Halzen)

- Korea is a gaming powerhouse, so it's an interesting idea? (W.8 Sera)

- How many Dimension Warriors are there in this community? (Lv.0 pelltra)

- The number of Warriors working with us is 53. (W.V DarkStar)

- Who is the strongest Warrior in the world? (Lv.0 angel15)

- Of course, it's Master, the owner of the Dimension Community! (W.8 Sera)

The notable Dimension Warriors themselves reside in the Dimension Community and actively respond to comments.

(W) before the nickname stands for Warrior, and the numbers or letters that follow are closely related to the Warriors' ranks.

They alert the world to impending threats and provide detailed guidance on how to handle situations where monsters appear.

Governments around the world have even begun to recommend the Dimension Community, as they were powerless in the face of the unknown.

However, this is limited to the 'General Page.'

High-ranking officials of the world government and famous personalities are given separate VIP IDs.

They can see hidden boards when they log in.

- <Monsters from Other Dimensions>

- <Special Items from Other Dimensions>

- <Elixir Auction>

- <Prophet's Diary (VIP.7)>

The level of VIP IDs varies from person to person.

The boards they can see are also limited based on their level.

Among them, the most popular is, of course, the 'Elixir Auction' board.

VIPs show explosive interest in the 'Elixir,' which can heal all wounds and, depending on the grade, regenerate dead nerves and physical impairments.

It is also called the elixir of immortality and forms the foundation of the Dimension Community's growth and maintenance.

What about the Prophet's Diary?

It allows you to read the diary of a prophet who predicts significant future events. Only top-level leaders of countries can access this.

However, there is an even higher level. The privilege to communicate with the owner of the community, Master, is held by only five people worldwide, including the U.S. leader.

However, there is a domain that even the highest-level VIP IDs cannot access.

That is the Warrior Board.

The 53 warriors selected through a rigorous verification process, who belong to the Dimension Community.

There is a separate domain that only they can see.

- <Wanted (+New!)>

- <Alliance Integrated Board (+New!)>

- <Talent Blossoming by Class>

- <Recommended Hunting Grounds by Level>

- <Research Diary on the Correlation between Talents and Abilities>

- <Main Quest Strategy and Summary>

- <Confirmed Hidden Traits so Far (+New!)>

Click!

Master, the owner and top-ranked member of the Dimension Community, clicked the mouse.

- <Wanted Status>

—Totem Shaman Banyaq (Danger Level 3) / Eliminated

—Blood Demon Wei Zhang (Danger Level 4) / Eliminated

—Mad Slaughter (Danger Level 6) / In Progress

—Brain Cutter Isaac (Danger Level 7) / In Progress

—Dragon Slayer Barmsu (Danger Level 9) / In Progress

—Phantom Randolph (Danger Level 10) / Must Capture Alive

...

Nearly a hundred players are on the wanted list.

This board compiles those who pose a high risk of causing negative impacts in both reality and Pangea.

'Totem Shaman Banyaq has been eliminated.'

He wasn't particularly dangerous, but he was put on the wanted list for spreading unnecessary rumors in reality.

There's no need to tell ordinary people that the warriors come from a game called Pangea.

Otherwise, it would damage the warriors' mystique and dignity.

'No other changes.'

Just checking the status was enough.

Click!

Master browsed another board.

- <Confirmed Hidden Traits so Far (+New!)>

—Void

—Handiness

—Weapon Master

—Beast Lord

—Giant's Magic Resistance

—Blessing of Gold

—Big Eater

In five years, a total of six hidden traits have been discovered.

But a new hidden trait has been added.

'Big Eater.'

Master's eyes sparkled with interest.

Hidden traits are not just simple talents; they are keys that connect the two worlds.

They are akin to powers granted regardless of level growth.

'The presence or absence of hidden traits can create gaps even among transcenders of the same rank.'

To put it slightly exaggeratedly, a hidden trait is like a star.

The power and authority of hidden traits are that significant.

It has been revealed that, unlike regular talents, hidden traits also 'grow' as levels increase and transcenders transcend.

Thus, it is essential for top-ranked members to have this knowledge.

'One can also gain new talents and blossom hidden traits through quests.'

Talents can be blossomed using SP when creating a character, but most players were possessed by the game without even a few talents.

However, it's not impossible to gain talents forever.

Talents can be blossomed through training, hunting, and special elixirs.

However, there is a limit to the number of talents one can gain.

The most reliable way to blossom talents is through the rewards from main quests.

'For that, one must be familiar with the talent tech tree required to open hidden traits.'

However, since 'hidden traits' are, as the name suggests, hidden, it is almost unknown which talents need to be blossomed to open them.

This is a place to share the 'talent tech tree' and its purpose for obtaining hidden traits.

For top-ranked members like Master, this board is a must-see.

It's impossible to max out all talents in reality.

Even top-ranked members only have a few dozen talents.

However, the number of talents reaches several hundred.

Click!

—The most useless hidden trait among known ones.

—A trait that allows the user to 'devour' the core of 'evolved' boss monsters and gain the characteristics of the devoured monster.

—The problem is that the poison and mental corruption of the monster also progress simultaneously.

—Experiments conducted on a captured individual with this hidden trait showed that they reacted to the evolved core of a boss monster. After devouring it, they suffered mental confusion and died within half a day.

—The individual partially acquired the characteristics of the boss monster but did not fully transform.

—The poison of the monster also seemed to strengthen and evolve upon devouring. It was determined that even a transcender with poison resistance could not easily withstand it.

—Mental corruption was also severe. Even with the 'Wall of Mental Fortitude' skill maxed out, the experimenter's mind could not withstand it.

—It is believed that this hidden trait manifests when the 'Health,' 'Constitution,' 'Endurance,' 'Fire,' 'Darkness,' 'Void,' 'Adaptability,' 'Taste,' 'Sensitivity,' and 'Expression' talents are all maxed out.

Master frowned.

'There are even such trash hidden traits.'

A hidden trait that inevitably kills its possessor.

Moreover, the number of talents required to blossom is too high.

Some of the talents required seem unnecessary.

The burden of maxing out those talents to manifest a hidden trait with uncertain performance is too great.

"Tsk."

Master shook his head and turned off the computer, thinking he had wasted his time.

I slowly looked down at my body.

Black feathers and a sharply protruding beak.

'I've become a corpse crow.'

I am now a corpse crow.

Everywhere I look, I see a corpse crow.

'This must be the characteristic of Big Eater.'

Big Eater. A hidden trait that had never manifested before.

I didn't know the conditions for manifesting the trait, but it seems the 'evolved core' was the key.

But to transform so perfectly... It's more complete than even a shapeshifter's imitation. I am now a corpse crow in every sense.

'King of Corpse Crows.'

Not just an ordinary corpse crow.

A small crown on my head.

I have evolved to become a king.

'Monsters named 'King' are in a different league from ordinary boss monsters.'

'Related skills have also appeared.'

For example, skills.

I can use more advanced skills of the corpse crow.

I used one of the skills, 'Summon Corpse Crows.'

Caw! Caw!

Two corpse crows flew out from my arms and circled around.

They were slightly larger than ordinary crows, boss monster corpse crows.

The ability to summon boss monster corpse crows is a privilege only the king can use.

I looked at the summoned crows with satisfaction and slowly lowered my gaze.

'This core is the medium for the transformation.'

A purple core, like Iron Man's, was embedded in my chest.

It seems the transformation will be undone if this core is broken.

Conversely, as long as it remains intact, I can maintain this form or transform at will.

"......!"

Isabella's eyes were wide with shock as she looked at me.

"Not dangerous, caw."

"Se, Seer... sir?"

"It's me, caw. Getting to Kramdel will be much easier, caw."

Why do I keep saying 'caw' at the end of my sentences?

I can't help it.

I don't feel like I've properly finished speaking if I don't say 'caw.'

Isabella still looked uneasy as she spoke.

"Are you going to Kramdel alone in that form... sir?"

"You're coming with me, caw."

Clunk! Thud!

Isabella tilted her head as she looked at the equipment I dropped on the ground.

"Isn't this the Seer's equipment, sir?"

"It's the Mikela set, caw. Wearing all three pieces grants the wings of a Celestial Dragon, caw."

Ah, I'm going crazy.

Anyway, my method for entering Kramdel is simple.

The Celestial Dragon effect of the Mikela set is the hidden ticket to enter Kramdel.

However, now that I am the 'King of Corpse Crows,' I don't need that effect.

"Let's go, caw."

Caw!

The two crows cawed together.

"......"

Isabella looked at me with a complex, indescribable expression.

After walking for half a day along the hidden path of the dungeon with the Mutant trait, I encountered a large, bipedal rat wearing a black helmet.

【Lv. 8】

This rat was also an evolved boss monster.

"Hmm? This path can only be seen by 'Guides.'"

The monster rat raised its claws in surprise.

Did I reveal myself as a human?

But the situation didn't turn hostile.

The monster rat immediately lowered its claws upon recognizing Isabella and me up close.

"Oh! I'm sorry. My eyesight is poor. You are the 'King of Corpse Crows' and a 'Half-Dragon,' right? That's quite rare... Are you both heading to Kramdel?"

"Yes, caw."

"Please follow me. If you take the wrong path, you might fall into the 'Abyss.'"

The transformation was successful.

Even the guide couldn't tell the difference. Proof that I have become a perfect King of Corpse Crows.

Soon, the guide monster rat began leading us to Kramdel.