I'm the Only Totem in Another World - Chapter 161

Chapter 161: The Ancient Serpent （2）

I was on the wall, waiting as Totem No. 1 with Rake, Kanto, Close-Range Spy, and Dina’s Special Forces.

“Hey, Princess Dina.”

“…Yes?”

Close-Range Spy, who was standing with his arms crossed, spoke to Princess Dina.

“I have something to worry about.”

“Do you have to say it now?”

“Yes. I have to say it now.”

“…Do you have to say it to me?”

“Yes. You’re the only one who knows the truth.”

Dina sighed.

“What is it?”

“I’m worried about how to end the story of the Rebellious Hero, Goja Buro.”

“…”

━ …

Dina looked at Close-Range Spy like he was a bug.

“You idiot.”

Hanna, who was standing next to Dina, also said a word and immediately turned her head.

Doesn’t this Close-Range Spy bastard understand the situation?

We’re about to start an all-out war, and what’s with Goja Buro, man?

“As you know, the ending is important in a story. The better the work, the deeper the aftertaste it leaves.”

Close-Range Spy began his story, regardless of what others said.

“For the past few years, I’ve been thinking about how to end the story. I’ve thought about it many times, but nothing leaves a deeper aftertaste than a sad ending.”

Dina wasn’t looking at Close-Range Spy. It seems like she’s completely ignoring him.

“How about it being all a dream? Like ‘The Cloud Dream of the Nine’, the fundamental Korean classical novel and the first light novel, all the things the protagonist Goja Buro experienced in the main story were a dog dream he had at the moment of his death…”

Why are you bringing up ‘The Cloud Dream of the Nine’?

As I was about to ignore him too, Dina opened her mouth.

“I like a happy ending.”

Was she listening to this nonsense?

“To be precise, I don’t want anything other than a happy ending. Even if it’s a bit forced, I want everyone to be happy at the end of the story. That’s just my opinion.”

“…Is that so.”

Close-Range Spy in his helmet nodded. Why is he agreeing with himself?

Anyway, this idiot made me feel a little less tense. I was a little stressed because of my role.

Yeah. Let’s not think too hard. Our forces are strong too. I’ll have to deal with the Seven-Headed Dragon Demon and the dragon legion, but I can trust the Tribal Federation to take care of the small fry.

‘The enemies have entered Symphony! It’s dangerous now, so I’ll fall back!’

I heard Paya’s prayer. It’s really starting now.

━ They arrived in Symphony.

“…!”

I can see everyone tightening their grip on their weapons.

“Listen up! Warriors!”

Great Chieftain Kanto gave a speech to boost the morale of the warriors, Dina’s Special Forces exchanged glances, and Close-Range Spy muttered, “Good grief…”

[Not a Netkama: It’s starting now]

A message also came from Hanna.

[Not a Netkama: Still, it wasn’t all bad coming here]

[Not a Netkama: It’s a shame I couldn’t see my only online friend’s face]

No, why are you saying such ominous things?

[You know that’s a death flag, right?]

[Not a Netkama: What can I say, I can’t think of anything else]

…What should I say? Whatever I say, it’ll just be a wish for her safety.

[You know what?]

[Actually, I…]

[（To be continued tomorrow morning）]

[Not a Netkama: What are you talking about?]

[Not a Netkama: Crazy bastard lol]

[Not a Netkama: Okay, see you tomorrow]

Yeah. Let’s definitely meet alive.

“There he is.”

Rake drew the Meteor Sword. If Rake, who has superhuman eyesight, saw it, it would be a little further away. I zoomed in on the totem’s vision.

A reddish-brown red dragon with seven heads was flying towards us, flapping its huge wings.

Hmm. It looks very grotesque. The shoulders and torso are as sturdy as a gym rat, but the seven heads attached to it are small, so it’s a bit… off.

Is it a shoulder-pad bully with a small head?

“Malak-nim!”

Paya had just joined the Tribal Federation. She had followed Paya, who had departed as soon as the enemy arrived in Symphony, very quickly.

Her speed is faster than an airplane or a fighter jet. Seeing those huge wings flapping nonstop, her strength must be very strong too.

“The… the Seven-Headed Dragon Demon…!”

“Crazy…”

“It looks bigger than the wall.”

With a stir, the Seven-Headed Dragon Demon revealed itself to everyone, flapping its wings.

Thud!

It settled down a little away from the Tribal Federation. It seems like it has no intention of breaking through the wall right away.

Seven pairs of burning eyes are looking at the wall as if searching for something.

Is it looking for me?

Or is it conducting a reconnaissance while waiting for the demons that will soon join it?

“Damn it… We shouldn’t have come.”

Close-Range Spy muttered.

Hey. Don’t be pathetic. Since we’re here, can’t you just fight cool?

━ Wait.

I waited for it to come closer. The breathtaking staring contest continued for hours.

Shaaaaaaaa───!

It suddenly let out a monstrous roar. A tremendous roar that shook the ground.

“Ugh…!”

“My body feels numb…!”

The warriors and low-level Paladins were terrified. Did it use some kind of low-frequency ability? I activated ‘Healing Totem’.

I didn’t just use Totem No. 1. This is the Tribal Federation headquarters. It’s the place where all the totems are, except for the ones that were broken or couldn’t be retrieved.

We installed the totems all over the castle in preparation for the war. There are also quite a few disposable totems that were hastily made.

I descended into each one and activated the blessings.

That’s when it happened, while I was helping those who were hit by its mental attack（?）.

Wooooooooooo━!

A large army of demons appeared, along with dragons. Their eyes are glowing green, as if they’ve been strengthened by the Seven-Headed Dragon Demon’s buff.

A green wave is moving towards the main gate of the Tribal Federation. No matter how strong the iron gate is, it won’t be able to stop that number.

I didn’t use Manifestation.

The Seven-Headed Dragon Demon hasn’t moved yet. The dragons have also taken their positions near the Seven-Headed Dragon Demon, and the giant ones that look like high-ranking demons are just watching.

“It’s obvious what they’re doing. A war of attrition. They’re sending the low and mid-ranking demons first to wear us down.”

Fallen Power Knight clicked his tongue.

He’s right. The low and mid-ranking demons are just pawns of the high-ranking demons anyway. It doesn’t matter if they all die in this battle.

Kiyaaaaaaaaa━!

The demons are drooling and advancing as if they’ve been given a berserker buff.

Just a little closer. Come a little closer. I have something prepared too.

When the demon army was about 100 meters away from the gate.

Rumble!

The ground they were standing on collapsed, and the Giant hidden inside revealed itself.

It’s not over yet.

Wooooong!

The heat ray, which had been slowly heating up since the moment the demon army appeared.

Ziiiiing━!

With a flash of light, it scorched the demons on the ground. The demons hit by the destructive heat exploded, going beyond simply being roasted.

Hundreds, perhaps thousands of demons, disappeared in front of the giant robot fully charged with Divine Magic Stones.

This is the power of the anti-massacre weapon, the Giant.

No high-ranking demon can pass through this point easily.

Kiririk!

As if they had realized that fact, some of the high-ranking demons moved quickly.

Thud!

A high-ranking demon that looked like a mix of an elephant and a hippopotamus collided with the Giant. It’s a demon similar in size to the Giant.

Taking advantage of that opportunity, a black panther demon with two small horns on its head climbed up the wall. It seems to have some kind of high-speed movement ability, as afterimages flicker whenever it moves. This one is also high-ranking.

“Let’s go!”

Close-Range Spy raised his greatsword high and shouted loudly. Unlike the guy who was muttering that we shouldn’t have come, he’s full of energy.

You rascal, you were just pretending.

“Celestial Domain!”

The moment Close-Range Spy’s voice echoed, a white veil covered the top of the wall. According to Close-Range Spy’s explanation at the meeting, it’s like this:

[Celestial Domain. Level 9 skill.

Installs an area of effect on a certain range. The area of effect deals continuous area damage to enemies while amplifying all stats of the caster on the field by 100% and all stats of allies by 50%.]

This was the identity of the ‘Close-Range Spy Barrier’ that users talked about in the community.

Krrrk!

The black panther demon that climbed the wall frowned, as if the continuous damage was quite painful. Close-Range Spy boldly approached it and.

“Holy-Strike!”

He hit it with his shield, clad in light. No, did he clad his left hand holding the shield in light?

Paang━!

Kieeeeek~!

The black panther demon, hit by the shield, screamed and flew far away.

I suddenly remembered what Close-Range Spy said in the meeting room.

‘What is a Paladin? A Paladin is a cockroach. It’s a multi-class that can tank, deal damage, and heal, but it excels at tanking. A truly strong Paladin should invest everything in tanking skills. Princess Dina, a damage-dealing Paladin like you is a guaranteed .’

It was probably the meeting where we were talking about Paladin skill usage. It was a powerful blow, unlike the guy who was ranting like that.

No, Holy Strike isn’t a tanking skill. It’s an attack skill, and I think he said it was the worst skill you could learn at level 1.

“Oooooh!”

“As expected! Close-Range Spy!”

Close-Range Spy, whose ego was boosted by the praise of the possessed, muttered.

“…A Holy Strike that has reached the highest level can even repel a high-ranking demon.”

It would be cooler if he just shut up.