ACT 4 Idea Maze ()

Damn, is this the reason why there werent any demons around the dome?

Ark muttered as he checked the information window.Thats right. This was why Maseutyu escaped into the dome after being chased by the attack squad.It was in order to trap them in this different dimension of space. And switch mustve happened when the door to the dome was opened.Thats why the demons didnt defend the dome.If Arks group was busy fighting the demons then they wouldnt enter the dome so quickly. He wouldve been more cautious and checked for any traps.But when Ark arrived at the dome, thousands of demons were advancing from different directions. Thats why Ark urgently entered the dome and was caught by his ploy.

That means He intends to tie up our ankles until the Dark Lord is resurrected.

The Idea Maze was complex and dangerous.He had thought there was 12 hours remaining but now the situation had changed.Like the name suggested, the area was a labyrinth.It wasnt a jail with no exits. According to the laws of New World, there had to be an exit for the labyrinth but there was no guarantee that they could escape in 12 hours.

We cant delay here. Hurry and move ahead quickly!

-Grrrrrrr.

Ark shouted in an urgent voice.Suddenly some black forms crawled from the space where the attack squad was. It was a monster which a large black figure and red eyes!There was an instant fishy smell as hundreds of animals appeared on all sides.

These guys!

Timosi grinded her teeth together after they appeared. The monsters that appeared in this space where the beasts who had previously attacked Alan. And they also annoyed the escaping Timosi and Avenger members for several days.After seeing the beasts, Timosis arms quickly moved at a quick speed.

Matanyi Shooter no. 3, Devils Stabbing Arrow!

Dozens of arrows flew across the space and exploded.

-Kuwaaaaaaaah!

Then the beasts simultaneously rushed towards the attack squad. Ark surveyed their movement and reflexively shouted.

Warriors forward! Stop them with the counterattack formation!

The warriors moved to their front with their swords and shields. In battle, warriors either used their shields to increase their defense by 50% while reducing their attack by 30% or vice versa.But warriors who reached a certain level could learn a special counterattack formation that allowed them to attack while defending. It was similar to Arks Riposte skill that required timing to be successful but once learnt then they could fight the enemies really quickly.

Prepare for that attack and counterattack simultaneously!

And the warriors and beasts collided!

Kwa kwa kwa kwa, kwa kwa kwa kwa!

There was a ringing sound and dozens of warriors flew back like they had been hit by a truck. The defense line instantly collapsed. The dozens of beasts came through the gaps.

What, what the?

Ark glanced at the scene with bewilderment. The attack squad members belonged to the Nagarans allied forces and were some of the best warriors in New World.They had an average level of 350~370 and they wore deluxe equipment, with one shield even costing 10 million won. There were various options and the defense of the equipment wasnt a joke.Although their defense might be slightly lower because of the formation, why would a level 350 user with good equipment be blown away with one attack?

-Kuwaaaah!

Then one of the beasts shrieked and ran up to him when he was distracted. Ark reflexively turned his body and used Dark Strike. The attack precisely hit a weak spot.Usually an ordinary demon would wobble and take a few steps back. However, the beast just shook its head and swung its claws. Ark was hit in the shoulder and retreated from the unexpected counterattack.

Ugh, this bastard

Ark immediately used Dark Dance to avoid the following attack and retreated. However, the beast caught up with Ark and swiped its claws again.

Matanyi Shooter no. 1, Devil Penetrating Arrow!

Then a bolt flew passed and hit the beasts claw. Ark heard Timosis voice as he finally managed to escape from the beast.

These guys arent common demons. Theyre elite monsters!

What? You shouldve said that sooner!

Im telling you now! Matanyi Shooter no. 3, Devils Stabbing Arrow!

Timosi blindly fired at an animal and shouted.

These guys are elite demons?

Ark eyed the beasts running wild around the area. Arks fighting style was to check the information and then decide on a counterattack. But they had suddenly been sucked into a strange space and then these beasts had appeared.Furthermore, he was irritated that he fell into Maseutyus trap and he couldnt react as calmly as usual.

We have to quickly move forward.

Ark took a deep breath. The most important thing was to escape before the 12 hours was over. However, Rwigenbergs shield was completely active again.It might not have the same power as before so the airships would be able to penetrate it with an all-out attack again but they were hindered by the demons. In the end, he could only rely on the 1,200 troops to stop the Dark Lords resurrection ceremony. If the attack squad hurried and were wiped out then everything would be over.

Lets concentrate on the situation in front of me at the moment.

All warriors change to a defensive position and stop them from breaking into the camp! JusticeMan ajusshi, rehabilitation hyungnims, join up with the barrier. Explain their positions to the warriors. All priests concentrate on healing the warriors holding the barrier first!

Ark shouted after calming his head.The warriors instantly spread out and formed a wall made of shields.The opponent was hundreds of elite monsters then the warriors in a defense position would still be blown away. Thats why Ark gathered the warriors in one place. He had connected the dozens of warriors into a circle.If the weight increased then they wouldnt go flying easily. Ark had devised this method when dealing with the large monsters in the secret dungeon. Once the barrier was completed, it seemed like an iron wall was made using hundreds of shields.

Kwang, kwang, kwang, kwang, kwang!

When the beasts rushed to the barrier, 10 people rose with the strike. However, the warriors had their arms linked so they didnt fly away.

Okay, weve prevented the beasts from breaking into the camp.

But he couldnt be relieved just yet. The shields became dented every time the beasts rushed. The endurance of the shield was being steadily decreased. If this continued then the shield of the lead warriors would be destroyed in no time. Furthermore, the warriors were in a defense position so it wasnt possible for them to counterattack.Ark had no intention of just watching that happen.

Jjak-tung hyung, please grasp the information of these beasts!

U-understood.Knowing onself and ones opponent!

It was the special skill of the Guardian=Strategist that Jjak-tung changed to! The information about the black beasts appeared when Jjak-tung used the skill.

-Name: Evil Thoughts

Level: 500 (Elite)

Health: 8,000

Description: Dark beasts born from evil thoughts (Demonic).

Characteristics: Resistance to weapons +50%, Resistance to magic -30%, Resistance to the light attribute -50%.

Specialty: <Rush> Breakthrough power will increase by 30%.

<Quick> Movement speed will increase by 30%.

<Confusion> When the Evil Thoughts are in a critical condition, all attacks will have a Confusion effect. When Confusion is used, the health of the Evil Thoughts is decreased but the opponent hit by it will attack their colleague for a certain period of time. The duration will depend on their mental power.