Clang!
The Great Blade Spider scraped against the ceiling and walls, rushing towards Baek Yu-Seol at an incredible speed.
The legs of the Blade Spider were not only sharp but also capable of moving freely in such a manner, making its agility even more remarkable than one would expect.
However, he had never felt that he was falling behind in terms of agility.
[Flash]
After instantly moving to the wall, he raced along the wall and approached the Blade Spider, and slashed one of its legs with the Argento Sword.
Crack!
A splash of green blood sprayed out, but it wasn't a significant wound. It was because the Blade Spider was covered in tough armor.
Thud!
As if enraged, the Great Blade Spider swung its legs randomly, but he evaded by tilting his head back or shifting his body to the side, and he struck its abdomen with the blade once again.
Baek Yu-Seol wiped off the cold sweat and glanced at the slightly slippery shoes on the ground. "Ah, the oil coating is indeed slippery."
He already knew the weakness of the Great Blade Spider. It couldn't maneuver properly on slippery terrain, so he took advantage of that and spread oil on various ceilings and platforms.
Additionally, occasionally throwing potions with sparks into the spider's webs caused electricity to disperse in all directions.
By utilizing the fact that electricity could flow through the spider's webs, he disrupted its movements as much as possible.
The attack had zero effect since it was merely sparks from potions created with alchemy, not actual magic.
Fortunately, he wore shoes that offered some resistance to slipperiness and electricity, so he wasn't greatly affected. However, the spider was already staggering.
"Ugh!"
Crack!
But he couldn't let his guard down. While struggling to maintain balance on the slippery surface, he deflected the spider's oncoming leg and flashed towards the front web in an attempt to escape.
"Damn it."
The surroundings were filled with sharp spider webs, and one wrong flash could result in his body being torn apart.
It was a precarious situation.
But he had no intention of fleeing from here. It was worth the challenge. Above all, he had to obtain the reward dropped by the Great Blade Spider.
In fact, facing the Great Blade Spider itself in this place had little significance for clearing the Persona Gate, as it was more like an extra space.
While a simple dance battle at the ballroom would have been sufficient to clear it.
However, many players who were playing the game chose to clear the dungeon through dance battles.
Only a very small number of players ignored the dance battles and forcefully hunted down the Great Blade Spider, and in doing so, they discovered the secrets hidden in this place.
It was a kind of behind-the-scenes story.
The reasons behind the occurrence of the ballroom; how the Duchess acquired the ability to perform the Seduction Dance; the truth about all of that was hidden here.
Of course, it was a part that could be overlooked, so many players simply chose the dance battle option. After all, the Duchess was just an extra boss.
"Wasn't the Great Blade Spider actually set as the Duchess's husband, Duke Aeron...?"
He couldn't recall it clearly since he didn't pay much attention to it.
Anyway, for players who enjoyed these kinds of details, it was quite an interesting content and became a record in their gaming diaries.
"I didn't come here to see an extra story."
Baek Yu-Seol poured a healing potion on his forearm wound. His goal was the pink petal attached to the forehead of the Great Blade Spider.
"The Enchanting Tree's petal."
That item had the ability to manipulate the hearts of living beings to some extent.
In other words, that was the reason why Duchess Aeron could mesmerize people with her seemingly insignificant dance.
Anyway, when absorbing the Enchanting Tree's petal, his [Mental Power] stat would increase significantly.
It was an item that he had to obtain for the efficient use of "Cognitive Acceleration", the additional ability of the Mana Accumulation Retardation, and the Sentient Spec.
After all, hunting a Danger Level 4 demon alone was impossible.
However, he could strike the barrier on the forehead.
The petal was connected to Duchess Aeron, so as the boss weakened, the protective barrier for the petal would also become weaker.
If he struck the barrier at that moment, he could land a critical hit.
Every time he struck the barrier, Duchess Aeron would be heavily affected below at the ballroom, making it easier for the main characters to progress in their attack.
This was the same strategy used in the original game's [Episode 6 Jecky's Dark Magic Path]. It was a method that players discovered after dozens of attempts and failures.
Kkaaang!!
Kkirrrrrng!!
"Phew! That's good!"
Baek Yu-Seol swung his sword forcefully at the forehead of the staggering Great Blade Spider, while struggling between the spiderwebs.
The creature couldn't regain its senses and continued to stagger.
He didn't stop there; he kept striking its forehead.
Kkaaang! Kkang! Kkaaang!
Every terrain and space became completely his, tailored for the Great Blade Spider.
Having the ability to use Flash three times in a row allowed for various applications, turning the clock tower passage into his own stage.
... However.
In reality, there was one variable here.
Unlike the game, he had the advantage of being able to use a wider variety of potions. This was his first time using the "Slip Potion" and "Spark Potion."
Slip...
"... Huh?"
A slipping sound.
It wasn't him slipping.
The Great Blade Spider finally lost its balance completely, losing its center of gravity.
Surprising.
Due to its nature of never touching the ground, the spider always managed to stay on the spiderwebs no matter what happened. He didn't expect it to lose control and become so unstable out of anger.
"Wait... hold on."
As Baek Yu-Seol watched that grotesque body swaying and plummeting, he muttered absentmindedly.
"Underneath... is the ballroom."
[Flash]
He didn't need to think anymore. Flying down towards the base of the clock tower and flashing was almost instinctual.
If by any chance the main characters were fighting down below... he wouldn't even bite his tongue.
Sshhwack!!
It was absolutely impossible for him to block the Great Blade Spider, which was falling at a quick rate.
"What can I do...!"
The ground was getting closer and closer. If he didn't come up with a solution in time, he might end up falling as well.
At that moment, it appeared.
The trajectory the Great Blade Spider was heading towards.
And the target.
'.... If that's the case, I have only one choice.'
'I have to throw myself at the Great Blade Spider and adjust its trajectory.'
...... Kwoong!!
The resounding noise shook the ground and filled the stage.