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However, Kentaro was left speechless when he saw the score of the number one in the scoreboard.

“Cr…crazy…!”

[Korea Number One.
6,413 points.]

Kentaro realized that those two men, those Koreans, had started to go wild.
Their score was completely ridiculous.

‘What in the world will their rewards be if their score is like that!’

When he saw the team’s name again, Kentaro could not help but clench his fists tightly.

‘Korea Number One… Korea… Number One…!’

It was clear to him that those words were aimed at them.

Then, Barmas said, “Oh, I forgot to mention, that Level 355 player is holding a frying pan.”

Kentaro’s eyes widened in shock.
He said, ‘I… I missed the best player in Korea…?’

***

Five minutes ago.

Ali and Minhyuk were hunting the ancient soldiers and warriors when Ali suddenly felt an unusual energy up ahead.

[Scan]

[Detects nearby hazards and dangers.]

Scan was a magical skill that could inform the player about the potential dangers around them.
It was a kind of detection skill but the only problem was that it could not exactly pinpoint the location of the danger.
However, it was possible to detect all types of dangers.

“There are plenty of traps, poisons and curses everywhere.
B…but this is not supposed to be this bad…!” 

Minhyuk stepped forward and asked, “Can you do a shield?” 

“I can do it.
But why…?” 

“I’ll stop the traps, curses and poisons from the front.
Ali, you use the shield to protect yourself and the rear.” 

“Wh…what are you…” 

“Ali.” Minhyuk called out to him in a soft and gentle voice.

“…?”

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“I’m also a citizen of our country.” 

Ali was speechless.
Of course, the same was true for him.
When Ali decided to partner with Minhyuk, the other global players giggled and mocked them.
Sometimes, he felt both bad and furious when others mocked his country, compared to when they mocked him.

“Shouldn’t we show them what kind of country Korea is?” 

Ali wanted to tell him that it was too reckless.
However, before he could do so, Minhyuk pulled out the rapier on his back.
The rapier suddenly turned into a frying pan as Minhyuk charged forward.

Baaaaaaang—!

A huge fire suddenly erupted right next to Minhyuk.

Clang!

Minhyuk hit the incoming magical attack with his frying pan. 

[Magical Reflection.]

[You have returned the magical attack back to your enemy.]

[You have returned the magical attack back to your enemy.]

[You have fended off a trick.]

[You have acquired 25 team points.]

[You have acquired 25 team points.]

[Each person will gain 10 individual points.]

Their score continued to increase with every action they took.
The magic was easily blown away.
Then, a series of curses and poisons began to pour towards Minhyuk.

[Ancient Wind Poison]

[The poison will clog your airways and block your breathing.]

[You have an invincible body that can ignore and resist all abnormal states.]

[You have resisted an abnormal state.]

[The Curse of the Ancient Witch Parama]

[Auditory and visual hallucinations derived from your fear will descend upon you.]

[You have an invincible body that can ignore and resist all abnormal states.]

No poison or curse could harm Minhyuk thanks to his invincible body.
When Ali saw this, he was astonished.

‘Ah… So this is why…!’ 

Ali was also a high-leveled ranker, so he immediately knew what he needed to do.
A pike from a powerful trap suddenly flew straight towards Minhyuk’s back.
Ali’s magic was cast when he reached out his hands.

[Dark Shield]

[A black shield that defends against an enemy attack.]

Crack, crack, crack—

Bang!

Clang!

Minhyuk used his frying pan to defend against the magic that flew towards them.

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Bang! Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!

“Dark Shield! Dark Shield! Dark Shield!” 

Clang, clang, clang, clang!

It was a fantastic combination.
All of the attacks that slipped past Minhyuk’s defenses would be covered by Ali’s dark shield.
Minhyuk would run in front as he fended off countless traps, poisons and curses, while Ali stretched his hands to protect him with magic from behind.

If other players saw Ali, they would definitely be in shock.
The speed of reaction and casting magic was too ridiculous.
Anyone would think that this was ridiculous.
After all, not anyone could read the attack and quickly counter it with magic.
There might be some that could read the speed of attacks, but there were only few gamers that had reflexes that were fast enough to respond to such a speed.

However, Ali was able to do it.
Minhyuk was the same.
A fantastic combination was created between Minhyuk, the strongest close combat player in the country, and Ali, the strongest mage player in the country.
Not only were they the best combination, they were friends.

In just 40 seconds, they were able to fend off and dispel all the tricks, curses and poisons that were thrown at them.
The pair then heard the notification about their scores.

[The Guardians’ Tower shines strongly.]

[The team that arrived first at the site where the Ancient Monarch is resting will get a special score.]

[Each team’s score will now be displayed.]

Ali and Minhyuk both nodded.
They could see the summit in front of them.
The Ancient Monarch was just in front of them.

Then, Ali asked, “Should we name our team?” 

“Yes.
I think we should name it.” 

“Hmm.
I’m still very angry that they ignored us earlier.” 

Minhyuk nodded with a wry smile when he heard Ali’s words, and said, “Then, let’s just name the team as Korea Number One.” 

“Ah.
That’s nice.” 

Ali grinned widely.

“Our Korea is the best!” 

This was how the team Korea Number One was created.
Then, the two people stepped forward together.
They finally arrived at the top of the mountains.

As soon as they stepped forward, they saw three sculptures lying on an altar.
Originally, there should only be the head sculpture in here.
This time, there were two additional sculptures placed beside it.
The arms and the legs.

The three sculptures suddenly floated in the air as the Ancient Monarch began to take shape.
His eyes were glaring sharply from under his helmet as his torn red cape that was hanging on his shining golden armor fluttered in the wind.

“Me… Please kill me… I’ve been suffering from the demon… save me…” 

Before his body took shape, he pleaded with them urgently.
However, his eyes began to turn black as he shouted, “Dieeeeeeeeeee!” 

A great force shot out from the Monarch’s sword and like a firework, it bloomed in the sky.
The beams of light created by the firework-like energy fell down.

[The Monarch’s Power]

[The power of the Monarch stretches over all of Berest Mountains.]

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!

Explosions resounded from all over the place as the notifications rang in their heads.

[The Guardians’ Tower’s light has weakened.]

[The team in Passageway 1 has been wiped out.]

[The team in Passageway 8 has been wiped out.]

[The team in Passageway 6 has been wiped out.]

A ridiculously strong being had descended upon them.