Digitize: Rebirth of the Silver Death God
Chapter 143: Labyrinth of Horrors

Within another location of the Palace of Horrors, a field much like that shown prior.A few familiar figures were hurrying about as they faced against many creatures. Though they managed to overpower them, if one looked at the scene more carefully, they would notice that things might not be as it appears.

A cluster of sharp blade rays crashed into a staggering figure from a distance, breaking its entire body into bits of pieces before leaving a scar on the earth. Looking at the corpse left behind, one would notice that it wasn't an actual flesh and blood lifeform, but rather a skeleton that held onto a blade and shield.

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[Undead Solider]

[Level: 8]

[Grade: Common (Low Class)]

[Health: 0/800]

[Combat Force: 180 Stones]

[Body Tenacity: 55]

[Spiritual Awareness: 55]

[Speed: 95km/h]

[Skill: Guard - Increases Body Tenacity by 30]

[Description: A creature that stalks the cursed fields of the palace labyrinth.]

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After inspecting the body of the dead Undead Soldier, Crazy Blade frowned as he hoisted his giant blade and cursed with an annoyed tone of voice.

"Tsk, such a troublesome bunch they are, for even one of these things to have a defensive skill that can force me to put more effort into my attacks. I really hate that bastard of a dungeon keeper and his darn rules..."

As Crazy Blade complained, he didn't dare to hold back his onslaught as more and more Undead Soldiers charged towards him from all directions; he angled his blade using a wide slash to knock them back before chopping another series of energies to destroy a few of them.

Unlike Crazy Blade, Thunder's Daughter fought her opponents much easier, skirting around them easily due to her unnatural speed as she struck them down with her lightning attacks. If anything was different, she had to use more power to destroy her foes than Crazy Blade.

When she heard Crazy Blade's words, she couldn't help but make a troubled expression while speaking in a tone of agreement.

"Indeed, I've heard of many other dungeons before, but by all rights, this should have only been a test dungeon; there shouldn't be any core dangers and abilities to trap us. Having such capabilities could mean that this darn dungeon might differ from the usual Novice Zone dungeons. I have a feeling that there might have been some accident."

Crazy Blade nodded with a sharp look in his eyes; they flashed with anger as a recollective look came into them as he recalled the scenes before this moment.

It was when they had just entered the dungeon along with the company of a few other powerful digitizers. After knocking on the door, which soon after opened and sucked them inside, they had fallen into this strange open field with high walls blocking both corners for a certain distance.

At first, Crazy Blade, Thunder's Daughter, and the others were a bit confused about the change, but that soon after changed as a magical projection of a deformed-looking man in armor with a hunchback had appeared. Holding onto a staff with a skull embedded within it that glowed in a ghastly light as he snickered and spoke.

"Welcome, welcome to the Labyrinth of Horrors; I am its keeper, Crooked. If you want to leave this dungeon, then you have only one choice, venture to its depths and discover my true form, defeat me, and you will earn your freedom, fail to do so, and forever become our slave! Huhu... do take care now, and please, enjoy the game!"

Following those words, the digitizers became alarmed, but as they were all experts in the top of the ranking lists, they didn't show fear but rather an excitement at the thought of their being hidden rewards for defeated Crooked.

Some felt that Crooked words were strange, but many had already separated into different areas before they could confirm it. Those who wanted to ponder the situation soon found themselves distracted as a horde of Undead Soldiers started to swarm all parties, leading up to the current scenario.

Crazy Blade frowned after finishing his momentary recollection; he sighed, shaking head his not bothering to think anymore as he stared at the remaining horde before him and smirked.

"Heh, such a thing won't stop us from advancing; I want to see the look on that bastard's face when I wring his neck apart!"

Thunder's Daughter also thought the same, though she didn't say anything, her eyes shone with bright bolts of lightning seeking to punish Crooked.

The two no longer wasted a moment as they continued forward, crushing anything that came into their path; the few nearby Digitizers also took the opportunity to trail behind them.

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In another sector of the Labyrinth of Horrors, a fierce battle was currently in progression between a group and a large monster that looked similar to an Unknown Soldier. It held onto a claymore and a large shield that shimmered with the lights from the surrounding attacks.

With a series of explosive bangs due to the variety of skills, spells, and techniques unleashed onto the monster, the battle only grew fiercer as some of these persons were wounded by the monster's claymore, splattering their blood and limbs across the field.

A grim mood filled the air as the pitiful wails of the digitizers sounded far and wide, but the most unusual thing was that the monster didn't seem as if it had the intention to kill them. It merely mocked them and severely wounded them at most as it parried their assaults and countered attacked with its claymore.

While this pitiful group fought the desperate battle, one person stood out from behind them, looking around with fury in his eyes as if searching for a form as he cursed out loud, "WHERE IS HE? WHY HASN'T ANYONE FOUND HIM YET?"

The persons at his side glanced at him with a hesitant look as they spoke, "Young Lord Delkan, it's not advisable to search for him at this time; we have to focus; this creature is overpowering our allies."

Delkan frowned as he heard those words; he glanced at the person and spoke, "Are you telling me what to do?"

The man gulped as he was about to say something, but before he could, Delkan's figure vanished as he appeared at his side and stabbed his spear into his heart, ending his life in a flash.

The others looked at Delkan with hints of fear, but they didn't dare to distract themself from the battle around them; Delkan snorted while thinking, 'Hmph! Nero... just you wait.'

With that thought in mind, Delkan's eyes flashed fiercely as his body erupted with his magic power; he readied his polearm and dashed towards the monster aiming to put it to its demise.

Another collision sounded as the battle once here entered a new phase. Still, unlike the struggling digitizers who roamed the labyrinth filled with hazard, there was another that watched from a secret location with a teasing look in its eyes.

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Sorry, it's been a while, at this time I'm flowing between a mix of good and bad health, trying to fully recover, I shall post as often as I possibly can, and once again I thank all of you who continue to support the story. I hope you all had a good day, please do keep healthy and stay safe. Here is the latest chappy, have a great reading :)