The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player Novel - Chapter 238
Chapter 238 – Rune of Predation
The condition for the round 14 secondary mission is simple.
Kill the predator within 5 minutes of its appearance.
Then, the reward for the secondary mission will be granted to the person who contributed the most.
“It’s not as easy as it seems.”
When Ryu Min first discovered the existence of the secondary mission, he also felt perplexed.
How can you kill a guy who reflects 90% of the damage in just 5 minutes?
“To kill it in 5 minutes, a hundred master players would have to constantly attack it.”
So, in 5 minutes, or even in 2 minutes, it could be killed.
But as long as there’s a special rule that reflects 90% of the damage, that won’t happen.
“I’ll die as soon as it hits me once or twice.”
But if he attacks gently, the 5-minute time limit is a problem.
“I realized later. The round 14 secondary mission was designed to be impossible for common people.”
Ryu Min tried various methods, but none worked.
The reflected damage was confirmed damage that couldn’t be dodged or blocked.
Ah, but there was a way to block it.
“Use invincibility. That’s the only way to complete the secondary mission.”
If he uses the invincibility he received as a special reward from the previous round, he can even block the reflected damage.
He had already tested it and knew it well.
So Ryu Min’s steps towards the predator were firm.
“Grr! Grrr!”
The predator that noticed Ryu Min emitted a strange sound.
As if it was delighted to see prey walking towards it, it launched an attack without preparation.
Paf!
If your agility is less than 1,000, there’s no way to avoid being caught.
“But unfortunately, my agility is close to 300,000.”
Ryu Min jumped, avoiding the predator’s tongue, and in the blink of an eye, reached the top of its head.
“There’s no need to be lenient as long as you have invincibility.”
But still, it would be an affront to use all his power against this guy.
“I’ll end this with Moonlight Slaughter.”
But before that, Ryu Min used invincibility.
[The skill timer ‘Invincibility’ is activated.]
[You will have immunity to all damage for 60 seconds.]
[You have used a one-time skill.]
[The skill disappears from the skill menu.]
After feeling his body protected, Ryu Min used Moonlight Slaughter.
Kiiiiiiing!
Finally, a light flickered over the predator’s head.
Kwakwakwakwakwakwakwakwak!
“Aaaah!”
At the same time as the predator’s body exploded, a vibration comparable to an earthquake occurred.
When the surprised players barely managed to stand firm on the trembling prairie.
Through the dispersed dust, a man standing could be seen.
It was none other than Black Scythe.
[You have eliminated the predator!]
[A hidden secondary mission is available.]
<Secondary mission>
Kill the predator within 5 minutes of its appearance.
If successful ▶ The predator rune will be granted.
[You have completed the secondary mission!]
[You are granted the predator rune as a reward for the secondary mission.]
[The acquired rune is automatically inscribed on the player’s body.]
[Predator Rune]
-Effect: Experience and gold obtained when killing monsters are doubled.
Gain statistic points and predator stacks based on the level of the monsters killed.
Receive additional effects based on the number of accumulated stacks.
More than 100 stacks ▶ ?????
More than 300 stacks ▶ ?????
More than 1,000 stacks ▶ ?????
More than 3,000 stacks ▶ ????
More than 10,000 stacks or more ▶ ????
“I finally got it. The rune of predation.”
Previously, the [Black Fire Dragon in the Right Hand] he had killed had a similar one.
“It was a rune that granted stats when killing players or monsters.”
The difference is that the rune of predation only applies to monsters.
“Nevertheless, it’s not backward compatible. Since it provides additional effects for each accumulated stack.”
The predation rune stack is not consumed after reaching a certain amount but continuously accumulates.
Therefore, the effects obtained through the stacks could be considered a kind of permanent enhancement.
“We’ll probably receive rewards for hunting predators once the results are compiled.”
He chuckled to himself as he turned around, noticing people’s gazes directed towards him.
They all had expressions of surprise.
“Did he defeat that huge creature in the blink of an eye…?”
“Maybe… Wasn’t it as strong as we thought? Haha…”
“It looked quite powerful at first glance…”
The players trembled as they saw the scattered bodies strewn everywhere.
No one here had the confidence to kill a creature like Black Scythe in one blow.
At that moment, due to the elimination of the predators, the new rule was revealed.
“You have eliminated the predators and completed the main mission successfully!”
“The special rule for the tenth wave is revealed.”
<Special Rule: 90% of the damage received by the predators is reflected.>
“What? Reflecting 90% of the damage?”
“So, did Black Scythe only eliminate the predators with 10% of the damage?”
“…and that’s all the power of the 10%?”
“But, reflecting the damage? Why does he look so unscathed?”
Although people looked with surprise and confusion, there was no obligation to answer.
For them, they just had to be grateful for having saved their lives.
“If I hadn’t intervened, there would have been thousands of victims.”
“The temporary duration of the ‘Invincible’ skill has ended.”
A minute passed, and the invincibility effect faded away.
Actually, a minute wasn’t even necessary.
He only needed a second to withstand the reflected damage.
“So, now…”
Ryu Min’s gaze fell on the small mukbang being oppressed by four men.
“It’s time to return to reality and deal with that guy.”
Seeing Ryu Min’s mocking smile, the mukbang’s cheeks trembled.
———————
“What… what’s happening here…?”
A moment ago, when the four men were surrounding the mukbang, the situation seemed to be on the verge of collapse.
They couldn’t move, and people looked at them as if they were homosexuals.
It was unfair, but they could somehow endure it.
Because the tenth wave they were waiting for was about to arrive.
They thought there would be a chance to escape amidst the confusion.
But their faith completely crumbled.
“They said there would be chaos when the tenth wave started, but damn it, there’s no chaos at all!”
Until recently, they only thought a boss monster like the predator would appear.
It seemed so strong at first glance.
They vividly remembered how it had massacred numerous players, causing chaos.
“That’s probably what the archangel meant by ‘confusion’. But…”
In the first place, that opportunity never came.
Black Scythe intervened and cleaned everything up flawlessly.
“We’re done. We’re completely done.”
The predator has died, and the tenth wave has also come to an end.
Observing those holding their limbs, there seems to be no indication that they will release them until the end.
“I have to make Black Scythe teleport… that’s the only thing that will allow me to get out of this survival game as agreed… Damn it!”
It’s frustrating to see plans crumble because of some damn lunatics.
But the despair is short-lived.
Looking at Black Scythe laughing at himself, an electric shock runs through his entire body.
“Eh, did you… know?”
It’s not his own illusion.
He’s being directly mocked.
As if he knew everything.
“So… also… everyone who caught me…?”
Was it on Black Scythe’s orders that they kept him restrained?
“Ah…”
Now everything makes sense.
Even why those fools were clinging to him so he couldn’t move.
And why Black Scythe is laughing at him.
“You knew everything. Even the plan to forcibly teleport us to Paradise.”
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have any reason to keep him so far away.
“Hahaha… this is completely ridiculous.”
It feels like he suddenly became a complete idiot.
The small mukbang with an empty and discouraged laugh bites his lips.
Even if he doesn’t know it, it’s time for Black Scythe to take action.
For revenge.
“Will I… just stay like this?”
The anger he had been holding back begins to slowly surface.
Remembering the items in his inventory, a teleportation card appears in his left hand.
“The Crassi Betanium!”
“…”
Though he shouts bravely, there is no response.
“Wasn’t this the spell?”
Everyone looks at him strangely.
“Wasn’t that guy homosexual?”
“Wasn’t he hit on the head during the battle?”
“Anyway, it’s strange.”
Even amidst people’s laughter, he tries to remember how to activate the spell.
“Curse, what was it? Beta? Betaom? Where did I go wrong? I’m sure I memorized it!”
He’s so baffled that his mind clouds over.
He can’t discern where he went wrong.
“Black Scythe is watching me!”
He must halt his action.
Before it’s too late, he must remember the spell…
“Ah! I remember!”
With a shout, the Mage captures attention with his card.
“The Grace Beta!”
At that moment, a red glow overflows from the violet pearl embedded in the card.
Seeing some reaction, it seems the spell has worked correctly.
“It’s done. At least, I sent one to Paradise…”
He can’t think about the spell anymore.
Suddenly, the purple hand coming out of the pearl grabs Yang Qiwen and drags him in.
“Aaaaah!”
Squeaking, squeaking.
Every time his body is absorbed by the pearl, the crunch of his bones is heard.
Squeaking, rumbling!
When the eerie sound ceases, Yang Qiwen’s body has been completely absorbed into the pearl.
“What… what did I just see?”
The left arm was free, but he couldn’t move easily due to the pain.
“Was he teleported to the Celestial Realm? But it seemed too painful to be teleportation!”
However, that wasn’t all.
“Aaah!”
“Ku-haaah!”
Several arms emerged from the beads and dragged Dark Soul, Jang, and the Spaniard’s heads inside.
As if they were being crushed in a bone grinder.
Crunch, crunch, crunch…
Even the simple act of eating was no exception.
Click!
A person eating was grabbed by a demonic claw and dragged into the beads.
Crash!
“Aah, aah!”
As their legs were sucked into the tiny bead, a horrible agony set in.
“Save me…!”
Once the head disappeared completely, nothing was left around the book.
Only players remained, looking at the situation with stunned faces.
“What did I just see?”
“The five who were there just got sucked into the beads.”
“What’s going on?”
Setting aside their curiosity, the book rose on its own into the air.
Wooong…
A crimson magic circle formed around the book before the beads split apart with a dull sound.
“What’s this?”
“Eh?”
“Is it growing?”
Soon, the beads inflated like balloons to the size of a person.
Inside the beads, there was a shadow.
A shadow in human form.
Ssshhh… Ssshhh…
The beads began to gild on the surface before bursting into pieces, sending fragments everywhere.
And along with that, it appeared.
“We haven’t seen each other in a long time. One who has tasted the air of the human world.”
It was a demon with bat-like wings and a tail.
————-
Michael hastily searched for Gabriel.
He wanted to know if the plan was being carried out.
“What happened? Have you contacted the player Nemesis chose?”
“Of course. I found him as planned and handed him the Demon Resurrection Book. I told him it was a book that could teleport him to the Celestial Realm.”
“Did he believe you?”
“Yes, he had no doubts about it.”
“Damn. In the end, everything went according to Gabriel’s plan.”
This was serious.
If a human with a predetermined fate approached Black Scythe and used the Resurrection Book, their own desires would end here.
Even if it were Black Scythe, if he became a sacrifice for the Resurrection Book, that would be it.
Gabriel seemed to misunderstand Michael’s worried expression and spoke calmly.
“Do not worry, Lord Michael. Everything will go as planned.”
“Is there no chance of failure?”
“Who do you think I am? I even said I would deliberately activate the Book by putting it on myself. To reduce the chance of failure.”
“So you’ll try to use it as close as possible.”
“That’s right. Originally, it only activates within a 10-meter radius.”
If a destined player used the book, all players within a 10-meter radius would be absorbed as sacrifices into the beads.
Even if it were Black Scythe.
“You may not know, but now Black Scythe’s soul is a sacrifice for the Resurrection Book. As I offered him a great sacrifice, even if he uses the book however he wants, the Lord of Darkness will have no complaints.”
“I suppose you’re right.”
Though he responded quickly, Michael’s expression still didn’t soften.
He was worried Black Scythe might die.
[Are you still worried?]
[Has the item information been hidden correctly? Has the item and its function been accurately conveyed?]
[Of course. Before passing the resurrection book, did you save the item information window? Do you want to check it again?]
[Yes, please.]
At Michael’s affirmation, the item information window he received from the small mukbang appeared.
[Demon Resurrection Book]
-Category: Consumable
-Rank: God
-Effect: Manifestation of the presence of the Great Demon
-Usage Restriction: Master Rank or higher
-Description: An item that, by devouring sacrifices within a 10-meter radius, can summon the presence of the Great Demon. However, the summoned manifestation is only a hundredth part of the true demon’s power.
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