ACT 8 At the End of Hell

..What now?

He fell at an enormous speed through a dark space.

It felt like he was being drawn somewhere. He couldnt even fathom how long he had been falling or how much further there was to fall. However, one thing is certain. The longer it took to reach the bottom, the more the damage would exponentially increase. If the flow did not appear within a few minutes

My remaining health was 150, even if I use the Racial Special Skill of the Cat Knight, I would still die. But after that was the problem.

The hell was in the Cairoregion, but he didnt know if the depths exceeded 1 kilometre or it the effects of the scrolls had disappeared.

However, the [Seize] scroll used just before falling didnt designate an area or distance limitation.

If he died, then he must be prepared to lose 1~2 of his equipped items.

It would be a fatal blow. But that wasnt really the issue he was worried about.

Andel..!

He had not considered his spirit.

Andel hired assassin with a few hundred gold. He also came forward and chased after Ark directly.

He gave up on questing and levelling up.

His intention to become the best in New World had changed to getting revenge on Ark.

As long as he is convinced that my resurrection place is Cairo, then he would guard it even for the few days until I revive.

Andel was such a person. He wouldnt be able to sleep and guard the resurrection point 24 hours a day. But when the assassins also guarded in shifts then there would be no gaps for Ark to revive.

Eventually Ark would have to log in or lose access to his items and there was a high probability that he would be PKed.

The NPCs in the lawless city of Cairowont lift a finger to help users.

In this situation, rules dont exist.

Am I really going to end up like this?

When he thought about it, his chest fluttered uneasily.

It is nonsense. How far have I raised Ark?

Am I really not going to be able to play the game anymore because of Andel?

New World might just be a game, but to Ark it was his reality and life. Ark was able to eat rice every day and pay for his mothers medical bills thanks to New World.

I just found it. I desperately found it. A way that I could live. And a place I want to live. I cant give up. I would never give it up just because of Andel

He made up his mind about what he wanted to do.

He had to show his guts.

Because that was the only thing Ark had.

I have to live! To protect yourself from Andel, you have no choice but to live, think Ark! Think of ways to survive! Its not real. Nothing is impossible in New World. If you dont give up then there must be a way to survive!

Ark desperately rolled his head.

Meanwhile, Ark had been falling and could finally see the ground.

He was approaching pillars that rose from the ground. At the bottom of the hell, there appeared to be some monster fangs.

A spark suddenly occurred in Arks mind.

Hells fangs! Ok, maybe .!

Ark struggled to maintain his posture in thin air.

And he clenched his sword and concentrated with both eyes.

The chances are only fleeting! If Im 0.1 seconds too late or early then Im screwed!

The sight of the ground where he could hit his head felt even more terrifying. His body would break like a tomato unless he had the right timing. However, Ark clenched his teeth together and opened his eyes wider. And just as the bottom approached!

Riposte!

Ka ka ka kak! Jja Jjang!

With his full power, Ark swung his sword.

He pushed at the stone pillar with his sword.

At the moment, all his power was concentrated on Arks arm and shoulders. Checking the distance of the stone pillar approaching at high speed wasnt much different from an offensive from an enemy. When he struck with Riposte, he gambled that a counterattack would occur.

The special effect of Riposte was to push the opponent back 10 meters, but if opponent was too strong than the shock would be returned to Ark. Using Einsteins principle of relativity the results were easily predicted.

Bump!

Arks body stopped in the air, as the brakes were jammed.

At the same time, the damage caused by the fall was annulled for the moment.

Ark didnt miss the opportunity and kicked the stone pillar with his foot. And using the elasticity of his body, he avoided the stone pillar and broke his fall.

A violent impact shook his shoulders and back.

-Cat Knights ability to alleviate the damage of falling by as much as 50%.Using your flexibility, the damage of the fall was reduced by 30%.

Its a success!

Ark teared up at the sight of the message.

It was worth every moment he spent fighting thieves and levelling up Riposte until he formed blisters on his hand. It was a desperate moment where he only had 0.1 second to use Riposte before being smashed into a stone pillar. Using the special ability of the Cat Knight, he only received 50 damage.

It was worth it to dig up this heroic achievement!

However, before he could celebrate a red light appeared in succession.

-You were attacked by Blood Sucking Leeches 5 damage!

What, what the?

Ark said in surprise.

In the area surrounding Ark were red fist-sized leeches. Some of them were already attached to his body and sucking blood.

Using his sword, Ark was able to kill three or four of them but more took their place.

In an instant, his health was sucked out until he only had 30 left.

Damn it! Did I survive all that just to be killed by leeches? Spirit of the Cat!

Nyahhhh!

Arks pupils glowed gold as the form of a large black cat appeared.

He revealed sharp fangs and he stared at them and the leeches instantly stiffened. All the gnawing leeches sucking his blood also stiffened and fell off.

The floor was covered with leeches.

The Spirit of the Cat caused paralysis which lasts for 1 minute!

1 minute to kill all the leeches. And his skills used mana. I only have 30 health left which means Im screwed once the paralysis wears off. I have to get out of here for the time being

Ark used Eyes of the Cat to search for a way out.

Then Ark saw a dark hole which could barely fit one person on the side of the room. There was no line. Ark stepped on leeches as he headed towards the hole. Fortunately, the leeches didnt chase after him.

Ark entered the whole and looked for a little more space. The hole was longer than he thought.

He crawled along the whole for a couple of minutes before his arms slipped. Like a slide at a swimming pool, the floor suddenly sloped and dropped somewhere.

Suddenly a message window appeared in front of Ark.

Ah, huh?

Hells Underground LabyrinthYouve discovered the underground labyrinth that emits a terrible odour in the depths ofCairoPerhaps this labyrinth has existed even before Cairowas built.

It is unclear what the purpose for building it was. But as it was underneath Cairo, all the filth and corpses naturally entered the labyrinth

Due to all the filth dumped from Cairo, the labyrinth changed to a stench filled one capable of covering a further deformity