Chapter 65

The Mace of Filth is long and can be used as a throwing weapon, but it is a one-time use.

The Star Steps and the Rod of Original Sin were equipment suitable for a wizard to use.

There is one left.

《I have chosen ‘Shathiros’ Terror’.》

【Shathiros’ Terror (Mythical)】

- A bow favored by Shathiros, the embodiment of terror.

- Grants the ‘Terror (Lv 10)’ effect to arrows nocked on the bowstring.

- Enemies affected by ‘Terror (Lv 10)’ lose their vision and have a random stat reduced by 10 until the terror wears off. The victim cannot determine which stat has been reduced until the terror wears off.

- Agility +5

- Equip Requirements: Bow Proficiency Lv 8, Strength 80

Short but powerful.

It applies a terror effect to the target.

Not just any ordinary terror, but a different level of terror that includes blindness and stat reduction.

There are almost no debuff effects as potent as this.

It was comparable to a Cursed Sorcerer transcending their main skill.

Moreover, before the curse wears off, the victim cannot even determine which stat has been reduced.

There was no greater terror than this, as the name suggested.

‘I need to increase my Bow Proficiency.’

The problem was the equip requirements.

Bow Proficiency.

Even with Weapon Mastery and Dexterity, it’s only at level 6, 2 levels short.

Of course, I wasn’t worried.

With the hidden trait ‘Dexterity,’ I could easily reach level 8 in no time.

‘The reward left by the Throne of the Radiant Hero.’

Now, it was truly the last one.

The Throne of the Radiant Hero. The price he set for removing ‘Will’ and the ‘Dungeon’!

It was a moment as exciting as waiting for the reward list after completing the main quest.

“...Are you there?”

Knock knock.

At that moment, someone knocked on the door and stood in front of it.

Not just one, but several people.

“Come in.”

As I permitted, the door opened, and three people appeared.

Isaac, Isabella, and Serengeti.

“What do you want?”

“Well...”

Their faces were flushed.

They had expressions of strong desire and longing.

Then Serengeti spoke.

“Please take us as your disciples.”

“...?”

Wait. What is this about?

Disciples? Did I hear that wrong?

“Serengeti. Don’t you have little time left?”

The Demon King’s curse would start again in about 5 hours.

It was a time I would regret spending with Duke Wiser and Hudson.

Yet, they came to me and asked to be taken as disciples?

“I realized it while ‘Will’ controlled our bodies in the battle against ‘Will.’ We are still far from being adequate.”

“Please teach us.”

“...I beg you.”

The desire to become stronger is a common urge for anyone living in Pangea.

Moreover, if someone else can use your body better than you, it’s understandable to be shocked.

However, it was sudden.

I had never even considered taking disciples.

《‘Linked Quest (1): Disciple Training’ has been reached.》

《Train your disciples by teaching them.》

《Your reputation and cohesion will increase based on the results of your teaching.》

《Your reputation as a ‘Master’ will also rise based on your ‘Disciple’s’ achievements.》

《Conversely, be cautious when accepting disciples, as you may be affected by their infamy.》

《This leads to ‘Linked Quest (2): Formation of a Faction.’》

‘A reputation quest.’

This is, in short, a reputation quest.

Moreover, it was a rare linked reputation quest.

I needed to increase my reputation to feed Hell, and this was perfect.

After a brief consideration, I looked at the bow I was holding.

‘Shathiros’ Terror.’

To use this, I need to increase my Bow Proficiency.

But just then, the offerings to increase my Bow Proficiency appeared on their own.

《I have accepted the quest.》

There was no reason to refuse.

An excellent opportunity to increase my reputation and Bow Proficiency.

I wouldn’t pass up such a sweet opportunity.

‘Why are you smiling?’

‘S, suddenly I feel a chill!’

‘...!’

The three shivered simultaneously.

Unaware that they had stepped into the entrance of Hell.

*

《Ding!》

《A new announcement has been updated.》

《The ‘Abyss Labyrinth’ connecting Earth and Pangea will appear in 240 hours.》

《To enter the ‘Abyss Labyrinth,’ you need ‘Fragments of the Broken Golden Rule,’ which will be consumed based on the time spent inside.》

《Please refer to the updated announcement for more details about the ‘Abyss Labyrinth.’》

Demon King

Four people, including Randolph, gathered at the outer wall of the castle.

“Now, one by one, you will dodge the ten arrows I shoot.”

A simple command.

Is this a test?

The three looked at the bow Randolph held, tense.

“Serengeti, you first.”

Serengeti stepped forward.

Whoosh-

The test began immediately.

It was a regular training bow and practice arrows.

At first, dodging was not difficult.

With the right angle, you could dodge even with your eyes closed.

‘He’s underestimating me.’

Serengeti smiled inwardly.

When she first entrusted her body to Randolph in the Chamber of Will, she was trembling.

She was a Transcender who had transcended by consuming stars, a knight who had pushed herself to the limit, even reducing her sleep.

Yet, she couldn’t help but be amazed by Randolph’s control.

The precise movements and combos, the skills and repositioning used at the right moments—she even doubted if it was really her body.

‘I was a frog in a well.’

She didn’t even realize she was a frog, feeling proud.

Wilhelm.

How frog-like she must have looked to the King of Knights.

So, even after arriving in the city, this thought continued to fill her mind.

Time with Hudson was important, but...

-Hudson, I can’t take it anymore.

-What, what can’t you take?

-If this continues, I...

-Serengeti!

-I feel like I’m going to explode!

-Well, then don’t hold back.

-Really? Is it okay?

-It’s sudden, but I’m mentally prepared. Now, we will finally become one...

-Thank you. I’ll be right back!

-...?

Unable to hold back, Serengeti finally knocked on the door.

But it seemed the other two had the same thoughts.

When the three gathered, a natural competitive spirit arose.

Serengeti burned with determination.

‘He’s pretty good with the bow, but this much is nothing!’

Honestly, she was initially puzzled.

Suddenly shooting arrows?

But it turned out he was skilled with the bow, not just the sword.

However, compared to his precise sword skills, it was just at a ‘basic’ level.

‘Six, seven!’

Serengeti dodged the arrows with her keen eyesight and lightning speed.

Randolph’s command was to dodge ten arrows in turn.

She would show her true skills and leave a lasting impression.

‘Ten!’

She clenched her fist.

She had dodged all ten.

“Next.”

The next turn began immediately.

Serengeti smiled and looked at Isabella and Isaac.

As if to say, “How about you?”

However, Isabella and Isaac also dodged all ten arrows and shrugged.

“Next.”

...Wasn’t this supposed to be over?

It seemed they would continue in a loop.

Serengeti stood at the outer wall of the castle again.

Whoosh!

Thud!

The arrow embedded in the outer wall.

She broke out in a cold sweat.

A close call. She barely dodged it.

‘He’s getting more accurate...’

His skills suddenly improved.

Or perhaps he was hiding his true abilities.

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