Chapter 79

To create a new unique-grade equipment, a 'blueprint' was also necessary.

However, it is said that a 'new unique-grade equipment' has been produced.

In other words,

'It is the 16th unique-grade item made by a player.'

So far, 15 unique-grade items have been known to be made by players.

Among them, Phantom made eight alone.

But it has been over a year since then.

No new unique-grade weapons or tools have been discovered in the past year.

Although there were some that replicated the unique-grade items Wilhelm made after his death, they were not new.

The appearance of that world announcement also means it has been a year.

'Someone has started to move ahead... '

Crunch!

Gracia ground her teeth.

After all, the protagonist of that announcement should have been her.

The Dragon's Soul.

If she could just get that, she could have been the 16th to make it!

'To be delayed because I couldn't get a single Dragon's Soul... '

It's just a Dragon's Soul.

To get that soul, she had to kill over a thousand hydras.

She left no place unsearched.

She even searched Korea on Earth.

But she still couldn't get it.

She had everything else except the Dragon's Soul, which prevented her from making a new unique-grade equipment.

Thus, she couldn't help but feel a surge of anger when she saw the world announcement.

《Attempting to enhance.》

《The value of the created unique-grade equipment has increased.》

《Attempting to enhance.》

《The value of the created unique-grade equipment has increased.》

《Attempting to enhance.》

《The value of the created unique-grade equipment has increased.》

...

Moreover, the creation was not the end.

World announcements about the value of the equipment increasing through enhancement kept appearing.

'What are they doing?'

No one in their right mind would enhance a unique-grade equipment.

Enhancing an already complete equipment with a failure rate is a crazy act.

Even Wilhelm didn't do such a thing.

Some lunatic is doing a crazy act.

But that crazy act keeps succeeding.

《A 'Radiant Unique-grade Equipment' has been created!》

"......"

Finally, the 'Radiant' prefix was attached.

It wasn't a normal enhancement.

If it were a normal enhancement, 'Extreme Annihilation' would have been attached.

It must have been a special enhancement to attach the prefix.

Occasionally, there were such items that only showed their power with a prefix.

However, such items maximize their function when a special prefix is attached.

It was extremely rare, and there were none among the unique-grade items.

But, a 'Radiant' prefix...!

Gracia's pupils trembled.

"Exactly... what did they make?"

*

Many people had pinned their hopes on MintChocolateTaste's challenge, but there were also many who were skeptical.

-Will they retreat soon?

-Gracia and the Empire fled at the sight of Phase 4.

-MintChocolateTaste is just a failure, they won't succeed.

The question was how MintChocolateTaste could succeed when Gracia and the Empire had failed.

A reclusive player who rarely showed their face.

With almost no known information, they had achieved few substantial results.

Compared to the high-ranking players who dominated the Hall of Fame, it was a natural doubt whether they could measure up.

However, where there are critics, there are supporters.

-They just don't want to show their face, but MintChocolateTaste is the real deal.

-Didn't MintChocolateTaste succeed where Gracia failed?

-Yeah, they succeeded in the Lionheart Trial alone.

-To be honest, Gracia just added the finishing touches. Haha.

-So, will they add the finishing touches and succeed this time too?

Opinions on MintChocolateTaste's abilities were mixed.

But unlike the previous two challengers, no message of retreat appeared even after time passed.

-It's been over two hours... Could they still be challenging?

-They must be dead by now.

-It says they are still challenging.

-Where did you see that message? I don't see it.

-I just logged out from the labyrinth. People inside can check in real time.

-Really, over two hours of challenging?

-Is the Radiant Unique-grade item made by MintChocolateTaste?

-Oh... Then it might really be possible?

Gracia and the Empire fled at the sight of the monster.

They have been struggling against the monster for over two hours.

Clearly, it was different.

If the Radiant Unique-grade equipment was made by MintChocolateTaste?

Then, they might really succeed.

Everyone waited with a mix of doubt and expectation.

-... Over 12 hours?

-The erosion rate is almost 14%.

-Is it really a challenge?

But no message of failure, retreat, or moving to the next phase appeared no matter how long they waited.

Meanwhile, the erosion rate continued to rise.

The erosion rate is almost 14%.

At this rate, 20% in just 6 days.

-We should start preparing for the second invasion.

-Shouldn't we inform people?

-If the invasion starts in 6 days, it will definitely be announced.

-But at this rate, even the Demon King might be caught off guard and unable to prepare for the invasion. Haha.

-Why not attack the Demon World?

-The Grand Expedition failed, what reason do we have to attack the Demon World again? Unless the Empire helps.

-Only Wilhelm could gather so many. There's no way.

-Does the Knight King look like a joke? Over ten thousand knights gathered at the sound of Wilhelm's name across the continent. Still, the Demon World expedition failed.

-You go. I won't go to the Demon World. Never.

-It's suicide. If that's the case, a truck in this world is the best.

-MintChocolateTaste will win.

-If MintChocolateTaste wins, it's fine. But those who are hyping it up... Haha, they have no faith.

Endless comments.

Even as the pages of comments stretched into the hundreds, the challenge had not ended.

-24 hours... have passed.

-It finally surpassed 14%.

-What's happening inside?

-What's going on?

-Someone please tell me, I'm getting dizzy.

Desperately curious, but with no way to know what was happening inside.

Except for the challenger facing Sword Saint Ralil.

After a few more hours.

-Ah...

-Ah...

-Ah......

-He's gone.

-MintChocolateTaste has retreated after all.

After nearly 30 hours of intense battle, a message appeared before everyone's eyes, stating that MintChocolateTaste had finally retreated.

-F**k!

-Still, they must have taken a lot of damage.

-Will Gracia really rechallenge?

-What?

-If MintChocolateTaste really made the Radiant Unique-grade equipment, it means they couldn't defeat it even with that.

-We need to prepare. We need to protect our families.

-There are few fragments left.

-Too many fragments used in the labyrinth.

-Overkill;;; I have 10 minutes left.

-I used them all.

-Aren't we all in similar situations?

-If they had told us earlier, the erosion rate would have increased if Ralil couldn't be defeated!

-My friend is in Panginea for a day or two?

-Really, someone please tell me how to get to the underground labyrinth from the Demon King...

-It seems there's no other way.

Everyone gave up on the strategy to defeat Sword Saint Ralil.

The only remaining method was to have the Demon King reveal the way to the underground labyrinth and have him defeat Ralil.

Who would have thought we'd end up praying to a monster?

But if even that fails, there's no solution.

Most of the 'Fragments of the Broken Golden Rule' have been used.

When the second invasion starts in 6 days, there will be too few players to summon.

No matter how strong the heroes are, there's a limit to the area they can protect.

Ultimately, many people on Earth will die.

-Can someone tell me where the Demon King's coordinates are?

-You're crazy. The Demon King won't listen to you.

-It's instant death to touch, isn't it? Haha.

-The last time I saw him was near 645.1594, 16 hours ago.

-599.1432, 8 hours ago.

-Nothing more recent?

-660.1744, he seems to be patrolling this area.

-It looks like he's on a round trip. Is there something there?

-Okay, I'll go if there's nothing else.

-I wish you luck.

-Really?

-Playing the hero again.

-You're a joke. Haha, don't fall for it!

-What?

-What?

-What?

-???

-What??

-What?

-What?

-What?

-What's going on? Is what I saw real?

-What??

-It can't be.

-They didn't challenge, right?

-I must have seen it wrong.

-What? They were in the labyrinth??

-Is this real?

-Wow.

-?????????????????

-What?

-Really??

-Randolph?

-Randolph appeared!!!!!!!!!

*

After completing the creation of the Radiant Unique-grade equipment.

I opened the door of the Golden Rule and challenged Sword Saint Ralil.

Facing Sword Saint Ralil, I couldn't help but nod.

'So that's why everyone fled.'

A form that could not be called human.

A gigantic body and scales. Golden eyes, like those of a reptile, looked down on me.

《Phase 4, challenging the Ancient Dragon Ralil.》

The myth was wrong.

... Sword Saint Ralil didn't kill the Ancient Dragon; he was the Ancient Dragon himself.

Radiant Throne of Light

《Hidden Piece! Entered through the 'Door of the Golden Rule.'》

《According to the 'Golden Rule,' all 'Sword Saint's Intimidation' is applied in reverse.》

《All stats increase by 5.》

《Vision expands.》

《Regeneration ability greatly improves.》

《Body temperature regulation function greatly improves.》

《Magic defense ability improves.》

《While inside, you are immune to curses (additional action conditions).》

...

《The soul of 'Sword Saint Ralil,' which sank into the abyss, returns to the body.》

Hidden Piece, Door of the Golden Rule.

Putting the golden ticket into the vending machine changed more than just the list of items for sale.

Crossing the Door of the Golden Rule changed the game.

A function that reverses all Sword Saint's Intimidation to become a 'buff.'

《You have met the eyes of 'Ancient Dragon Ralil.'》

《The power inscribed in the eyes of 'Ancient Dragon Ralil,' which adds 10 random action conditions, is nullified by the Golden Rule.》

The power that adds annoying action conditions was blocked by the Golden Rule.

A giant dragon with a body of black and white scales.

In ancient myths, it was said that Sword Saint Ralil cut off the dragon's head, but that was a mistake.

Ralil was the Ancient Dragon himself.

I took a deep breath and met the eyes of the Ancient Dragon again.

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