The Automatic Rooting Range Is Too Wide - Chapter 140

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Auto Looting Range Too Wide Episode 140

Episode 140: Northern Spearman (3)

The blue light gradually subsided.

Only then could Mincheol see the spearman clearly.

As expected, the spearman’s body was completely destroyed.

His upper body was completely burned, making it look like a giant lump of charcoal.

‘The gamble worked.’

When the Ancestral Spirit summoned by the Northern Spearman became clear, Mincheol judged that prolonging the fight would be dangerous.

If the Ancestral Spirit was strengthened to protect his entire body, it would be disadvantageous for Mincheol.

So he decided to trust in the penetrating power of the Lightning Fire.

This weapon had an option of 300% penetration power after all.

As a result, Mincheol’s gamble paid off properly.

The Lightning Fire’s penetrating power easily pierced through the Ancestral Spirit’s defense.

【Acquiring all ‘Lightning Fire’ within a 1.1km radius.】

Mincheol activated Auto Looting to retrieve the Lightning Fire.

When the Lightning Fire disappeared, the spearman’s body crumbled and collapsed.

“Phew.”

Mincheol let out a long breath.

It wasn’t because of relief at having survived.

Nor was it because the tension of battle had been released.

‘I won.’

It was because of the joy of victory.

‘He was a strong enemy.’

Not only was his body tough, but he was cunning enough not to let his guard down even against a variant.

Moreover, he had the ability to supplement his offense and defense by manifesting the Ancestral Spirit.

He was one of the strongest enemies Mincheol had fought so far.

‘But I won.’

The pleasure of victory coursed through his entire body.

It was even sweeter because it was a victory against a strong enemy.

In this moment, Mincheol forgot both his purpose for climbing the Tower and his policy of prioritizing safety.

He simply enjoyed the pleasure of victory.

“But why isn’t the Save Point appearing?”

Only for a very brief moment, that is.

“I beat the spearman too. So why isn’t any message appearing?”

Mincheol’s only concern was the Save Point. Securing this was the most important thing.

Within a Save Point, he could escape to reality at any time, so it was absolutely necessary.

“Is the system broken?”

While Mincheol was puzzled.

Crash!

With a thunderous sound, a building next to him collapsed.

Mincheol drew his twin swords, thinking a new enemy had appeared.

As Mincheol expected, what emerged from destroying the building was a northern orc.

But Mincheol didn’t need to fight.

“Savage! I’ll offer your head to Tooshin!”

“Hahaha! What is this pig babbling about! I can’t hear a thing!”

Because a Southern Warrior appeared right after.

The two warriors were tangled together, throwing punches at each other.

Every time their fists struck each other’s bodies, the sound of bones and muscles being crushed erupted.

But neither stopped. After fighting and exchanging blows for a while, they pushed each other away to create distance.

“Ptui.”

Both orcs simultaneously spat out bloody saliva. Despite fighting like that, both were fine. At least on the surface.

“Hm?”

Then the Southern Warrior spotted Mincheol.

“Variant! Why are you leisurely standing around here! Right now the Northern Spearmen are ravaging the castle! Stop them immediately…”

The Southern Warrior was shouting at Mincheol when he closed his mouth.

He had discovered the corpse with its upper body completely burned.

Even without explanation, he seemed to realize it was the Northern Spearman’s corpse.

Judging by how he suddenly went silent.

“…You already defeated the Northern Spearman?”

He looked like he couldn’t believe it at all.

The Northern Spearman was equally shocked.

Dumbagtumbag? My friend is dead? No, this doesn’t make sense. How could Dumbagtumbag… to such a variant…”

Soon the Northern Spearman burst into tears and wailed.

“You bastard! I absolutely cannot forgive you! I’ll rip out your heart to honor Dumbagtumbag’s soul!”

The Northern Spearman charged at Mincheol.

But before the Northern Spearman could reach him, the Southern Warrior swung his fist first.

Crash-

A fist like a boulder struck the Southern Warrior’s face hard.

The Northern Spearman flew away and crashed into a building.

“Hmph, how dare you look away in front of me.”

The Southern Warrior spoke with displeasure and turned to look at Mincheol.

“Sir Mincheol, you’re truly amazing.”

His tone was much softer than before. He was even showing some courtesy.

“I didn’t see it with my own eyes, but it must have been a famous duel that would satisfy Tooshin.”

Mincheol could understand the orc race a little better.

If you seem weak, they ignore you.

But if you’re strong, they treat you accordingly.

Even if you’re a variant.

“Graaah! You southern pig!”

Then, the Northern Spearman broke through the building debris and got up.

“I should go finish my duel too!”

Saying that, the Southern Warrior charged at the Northern Spearman.

They tangled together and threw punches at each other.

Bang! Crash!

Watching the two’s brutish combat, Mincheol realized.

‘The Save Point isn’t appearing because the battle isn’t over yet.’

If he listened carefully, thunderous sounds and shouts were erupting from all over the castle.

It was proof that the infiltrating spearmen hadn’t been completely subdued yet.

‘First, I need to check how the war situation is flowing.’

Mincheol leaped up onto the castle wall.

It was the highest structure, so he judged he could overlook the entire city at a glance.

“You savage bastards abandoned by Tooshin!”

“Do you barbarians who smell like cow dung think you can cross our castle!”

On the castle wall, soldiers were holding back the approaching Northern Army.

For now, there seemed to be no immediate danger.

Mincheol left the soldiers alone for the moment and looked down at the city.

Bang! Crash!

Intense battles were taking place throughout the city.

Loud sounds erupted, and three or four buildings collapsed in succession.

Watching the battle quietly, Mincheol couldn’t help but click his tongue.

‘The Northern Spearmen have the advantage.’

One-on-one combat.

The soldiers didn’t even dare to intervene in the warriors’ battles.

In this situation, the Northern Spearmen were gaining the upper hand against the Southern Warriors.

‘This is really ridiculous.’

The Northern Spearmen were dominating while fighting in the heart of enemy territory.

This meant the gap between the Northern and Southern warriors was that significant.

‘What’s even more insane is that there might be more Northern Army warriors…’

Warriors were precious assets.

To recklessly send them charging into enemy lines?

Even if there was a strategy, it wasn’t something to do carelessly. The risk was too great.

Yet the Northern Army attempted it.

This meant there were more skilled warriors waiting in the Northern Army.

However, not all Southern warriors were at a disadvantage.

“Northern barbarian! Is this all you’ve got!”

Kurmakdurumak.

The orc who had been constantly checking Mincheol was unilaterally overwhelming a Northern Spearman.

“Pay the price for trampling our castle with your dirty feet!”

Alcamalca, the castle lord, was similar.

She was overwhelming a Northern Spearman with skillful prowess.

‘With those two there, it seems like this will end even if I just stay put.’

Mincheol recalled the characteristics of the Defensive Layer.

Besides reaching the Save Point, the grade varied depending on how much merit one accumulated.

In that case, he couldn’t just stay idle now.

‘Should I try to score some points with this opportunity?’

Mincheol was taking out the Dark Spear from his Inventory.

“Argh!”

A Southern Warrior was struck by a Northern Spearman’s axe and fell.

The Northern Spearman climbed on top of the Southern Warrior and raised his axe high.

“I offer this soul to the Grand Warlord!”

Just as the Northern Spearman was about to bring down his axe.

【Activating Holy Light Flight.】

【Mana ‘210’ is consumed.】

Mincheol threw the Dark Spear.

A brilliant flash burst the Northern Spearman’s head.

Pop-

Flesh and bone fragments scattered in all directions.

The Southern Warrior pinned underneath was covered in blood with a dumbfounded expression.

The Southern Warrior shifted his gaze toward the direction the spear came from.

Soon he spotted Mincheol on the castle wall and his eyes widened.

Mincheol didn’t realize the warrior was looking at him.

【Acquiring all ‘Dark Spears’ within a 1.1km radius.】

Another warrior in crisis had appeared.

【Activating Holy Light Flight.】

【Mana ‘210’ is consumed.】

Mincheol used Holy Light Flight again to intercept the Northern Spearman.

The Southern Warrior whose life was saved looked at Mincheol with a blank face.

‘Where? Where else is in danger!’

Mincheol was frantically scanning the surroundings.

【You have perfectly blocked the Northern Spearmen’s surprise attack!】

【Outstanding performance! You are truly a hero of war!】

【Acquiring bonus points! Clear score greatly increased!】

【Reaching the fifth Save Point!】

【Save Point will end in 7 days.】

The long-awaited Save Point message appeared.

But reading the message, Mincheol felt puzzled.

‘Seven days?’

It was far too long. Most importantly, it wasn’t content that was in the information posts.

‘I don’t think there was any mention of resting this long?’

Mincheol was trying to understand the situation.

【You have single-handedly changed the tide of war!】

【The story of floors 26~30 will be altered!】

【Hidden Quest ‘Glory of the South’ has occurred!】

【Help the Southern Army achieve complete victory!】

【※If you return to reality from the Save Point, the Hidden Quest will also end.】

To make matters worse, a Hidden Quest appeared as well.

The fortunate thing was that even with the Hidden Quest starting, he could still escape to reality.

‘Wow, this is a tough decision.’

It was none other than a Hidden Quest.

If he could clear it, he would receive tremendous rewards.

Mincheol had already experienced this several times.

‘Should I observe for now?’

The Save Point’s duration was over a week anyway.

He planned to leisurely recover his body while studying the next turning point.

That’s when it happened.

Suddenly his spine went cold.

The terrible chill made him feel as if sensation below his neck had momentarily disappeared.

Mincheol reflexively looked beyond the castle wall.

First, he saw the Northern Army filling the grassland.

Among them stood a Black Orc towering above the rest.

The Northern orcs all had reddish skin, though with varying shades.

But that orc was different. It had a pitch-black color.

Perhaps because of that.

Mincheol noticed the Black Orc’s presence immediately.

That wasn’t all. He couldn’t take his eyes off the Black Orc.

‘No.’

Mincheol denied his own thoughts. It wasn’t because of the different skin color that caught his eye.

It was because of the overwhelming aura that orc was emanating.

【You have witnessed ‘??’ for the first time.】

【Outstanding Achievement. You have acquired a title.】

【’One Who Faced ??’.】

-Effect. Activates when you learn the name of ‘??’.

He acquired a title just from encountering it.

It was the first time experiencing this while climbing the Tower.

‘What the hell is that?’

It was certain that it was no ordinary orc.

No, it was beyond extraordinary—it was overwhelming.

‘I’m afraid.’

It was the first time being so overwhelmed by a being with no killing intent or hostility.

The Black Orc’s very existence was terror.

‘Then just how… strong could he be?’

But at the same time, he was curious.

About the power that the Black Orc had not revealed.

Mincheol stared intently at the Black Orc. The Black Orc acted the same way.

Surprisingly, it was the Black Orc who turned his back first.

He disappeared into the gaps between the orc army.

Like that, Mincheol watched his back until the Black Orc vanished.

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