The Nameless Crown
Chapter 18 - The Ancient Prince

The voice was very slow and could not even be heard by Elesis or Elen who was behind him. However, the Skeleton King reacted and started running while opening both mouths of his bones.

Thumping about, the room thundered a little as a result of the reaction from the Skeleton King. However, Ryan was not afraid, and directly used Shadow Dash alongside the Sillent Step, making it invisible like the wind and disappearing as fast as fog.

When the Skeleton King lost Ryan's existence, suddenly a quick shadow had been in front of him. Two swirling slashes shot upwards, slashing the chest down to the Skeleton King's chin in an instant.

The shadow is now at the top, giving rise to Ryan who is preparing to jump back and launch a combination attack from his dagger.

Skeleton King shouted, so his screams were unclear Ryan ignored him and immediately lunged from above. The Ruler's creature did not stand still, but he also thrust a quick stab towards Ryan.

However, Ryan easily maneuvered on the ceiling, using his dagger to make the path of the Skeleton King's sword blade change and make it unguarded.

After that Ryan got a short notification on his right. Transparent blue panel appears and on the surface there is inscription—

[Use Combined Shadow Slash? Yes/No]

Ryan nodded slowly and shifted the panel that read Yes to the right side. Instantly his body was shrouded by a faint reddish-black aura. In just an instant, eleven quick random slashes managed to make the Skeleton King fall and crash dozens of meters back.

When his body hit a hard wall. Ryan did not stop and came back to attack the Skeleton King aggressively. The ruling creature that was now lying on the wall began to fade and the crown with a red jewel in the center began to shine.

In just a matter of seconds, the red gem emitted a red light that instantly struck Ryan. However, Ryan lowered his head and used the flattened part of his dagger to bounce the red light back at the Skeleton King.

He grimaced with his mouth wide open as the red light struck Ryan, but instead returned to himself. The red light was not a laser attack, but like magic with the Buff effect. The Skeleton King was unable to move and above his head appeared a red lightning-like symbol.

He was hit by a Stun long enough thanks to his own attack. Ryan was right in front of him. He fastened his horses, pulled his hands tightly from top to bottom and finally he attached a heavy diagonal slash.

The Skeleton King shouted. His mouth was so wide that at some point a spirit came out of it and thanked him.

Ryan smiled happily and then turned around leaving the Skeleton King to become Virtual data.

—[Acquired Skeleton King Crown x1]

—[Acquired Skeleton King Sword x1]

At that time Ryan also got two items that were quite great. When he saw the status section of his Item in the form of Rare he again smiled in happiness.

[Levels Up!]

[Levels Up!]

[Levels Up!]

[Levels Up!]

[Levels Up!]

[Levels Up!]

[Levels Up!]

[Levels Up!]

Added to the number of level up notifications makes the level increase rapidly. Then he went to Elen and Elesis.

When he got there, Elen was still healed by Elesis and the singing of Elesis had stopped.

“Thank you for your help, Elesis.”

Hearing that voice Elesis just stared at Ryan with a blushing face and sparkling eyes.

“Elesis?”

Once again and finally Elesis regained his senses, as he turned his face towards Elen. Elen only smiled nosily while laughing like an old geezer who caught wet a girl who secretly liked someone.

“Eu-e-imm. I-it's ti-not like y-yang k-you think, Elen!”

“Hooo~ khakhakha.”

Ryan is the only one who is confused by the behavior of the two women who are currently with him.

“Then I will give you this Item, Elen.”

Opening the Item panel, Ryan immediately sent the Skeleton King Sword to Elen.

“Is it okay? Didn't Big Brother defeat him himself?”

“Again we are here instead to defeat the Boss of the first floor, ‘kan?”

Ryan just smiled thinly grabbing the cross of both arms. Elen's expression softened and he also joined in with a small smile and finally laughed out loud.

“Hahahaha! Brother is indeed different from other Players I have met, then I will receive this Item.”

After that Elen got up and whispered something to the ear of Elesis who was beside him. Suddenly his face became red.

Ryan was still confused by what made Elesis like that, but time was so precious that he ignored him and went straight to where the Boss was.

This time they passed the bridge connecting the castle the first and second parts. From the past shown by Vlad should they face a Wyvern Vampire there.

However, there was nothing, no worries that were too excessive and with that Ryan, Elesis and Elen continued their journey back to the Boss room.

Several Skeleton Warriors as well as Zombies appeared and blocked their path. But they easily pass and defeat. Until some of such events repeated and now they have reached the giant door.

On the door was a familiar name for Ryan [Chamber of Agony].

When Ryan opened the door, Elen and Elesis immediately used the supporting skills on each of his bodies. The raucous sound of the door when it opened made the atmosphere even darker.

Who would have thought it happened and Ryan didn't expect it. The sound of the Grand Instrument sounded loud. Elen was quite surprised and let out a cute little scream.

For Ryan who has found out who and what he will face at that time. He immediately ran fast using Sillent Step and Shadow Dash at the same time. His dagger started to warp in the air.

The quick slash was held by his hand. The hands of a long white-haired man wearing an oversized robe.

Ryan sighed softly and went back. The man was no stranger to her. After all why such a real life was recorded back in the game world. Especially now that it's all like a completely flawed redesign and no change.

Then the man stood up, a status parameter appeared above his head. The man had seven bright green HP bars. Then his name appeared simultaneously as he finished playing the Grand Instrument.

“[Vlad, The King of Monochrome].

However, this time the Boss was an extraordinary entity. An unexpected event happened there. Whether Vlad in front of him was a first-floor Boss or a secret Boss even a Boss on a higher floor.

When Ryan defeated Big Rabbit alone Lesta did not believe it because it was a Mini Boss. Especially with Vlad as soon as he saw Ryan in his new clothes starting to grin.

A bloodthirsty smile was seen and his mouth was opened.

“Welcome to my beloved castle, Oz the demon hunter.”

As soon as he finished speaking he lowered his body like he was welcoming a guest into his own home.

However, there were two things that stuck Ryan's mind at the time. First why Vlad in his human form assumes that Ryan is Oz. Secondly, did Elen and Elesis know who the person Vlad was referring to was.

Surely the answer was no, but when Ryan turned his head to look at the two of them. He was surprised to see Elesis shed tears. What really happened, wasn't Oz long dead, then why did Vlad call Ryan Oz?

All will be answered with the fight they will do.

“Why do you call me Oz!? Aren't you just an NPC?”

Elen agrees with Ryan's question, but he is also calming Elesis's less stable condition.

“Of course... hasn't it been 1000 years we haven't met?”

In his heart, Ryan wondered ‘1000 years? Shouldn't it be 300 years?’

“Why are you behaving like that!?—

However, who would have thought that Vlad's figure disappeared and was suddenly in the presence of Elen. As soon as Elen realized the tall and dark-faced figure was staring at him intensely.

He was completely unable to move and fainted again from the powerful blow that landed right in his heart. His HP bar was flushed red and there was a Sleep effect appearing on top of his head.

Ryan clicked and directly attacked Vlad right then and there. Two pieces, three pieces until finally five powerful slashes that quickly slashed Vlad constantly.

However, Vlad did not hold it back at all, his HP bar was reduced until there were three more bars left.

Vlad turned around and now faced Ryan.

“Why do you have my food stock!?”

“Tchh...it's none of your business anymore, you're just a memory that should sink to the bottom of memory!”

“Hahahaha! Interesting, then I'll show you what strength is!”

Even close combat is inevitable. Ryan used his dagger and Vlad used his steel right hand.

The sound of the impact of their attack was so fierce that the room rumbled. While Elesis still fell to his knees while covering both ears tightly. His lips trembled violently as he could not help his tears falling.

What's he thinking? What does he remember when it happened? What made her cry? Is it all about a name? A name that is not foreign to him?

Perhaps he remembered the good times with the man. However, it was impossible because he was Elesis and that woman was Lilith. Where maybe they have the same memories, but—

All that was rolling in Ryan's mind that was unceasingly thinking with the condition of Elesis he now saw. She was a human who could use recovery magic, not a woman who was accused of having an eternal life.

What to do and what not to do all depends on Ryan now. He who has been entrusted to carry the power belongs to Vlad the little bird who either is the original or not.

Fight against the human version of Vlad with an unknown race. Calling the name of someone who has disappeared from a woman's memory and re-calling it is not easy.

However, Vlad said it easily. He is also now fighting Ryan aggressively, going on and on asking why the Ryan he calls Oz has his food stock.

“DUMB BASICS! DIDN'T YOU ASK FOR IT YOURSELF!?”

The shout managed to make Vlad's guard slack, Ryan did not waste the opportunity. He quickly stabbed Vlad from the front right in the heart. Vlad spewed blood from his mouth, but he smiled broadly like a madman.

“AHAHAHAHA! DON'T KIDDING YOU LOWLY HUMAN!”

It seems Vlad doesn't believe it. That means this one Vlad is a fake. The series of memories and pasts that Ryan saw did not show Vlad like this. Vlad at the time was more honest and very mature.

Different from what he now faces.

When the stab reduced Vlad's HP bar very much. He showed no signs of fatigue or panic.

It seems to be true....

Ryan could only murmur in a disappointed tone.

“Elesis ... This world you created seems to be a fake.”

The disappointment was not directed at a woman who now fell to her knees while crying. Except for a woman who invited him to come here by force.

What exactly are you after? What do you expect from a guy named Ryan? Are you tired of the life you live? If you feel that way then reach it with your own hands! Not using anyone else!

Once again Ryan's mind rotates to get a clear answer and of course also satisfying.

Ryan who has gained new power at all has not been able to compensate for the power that the fake Vlad has.

“What should I do now!?”

Now Ryan is cornered by Vlad's heavy attacks. He did not expect that his strength was this big. After all, he only realized why Oz at that time also did not dwell against him.

“Ahkkk!—“

Oz's body slammed so hard that it shattered the ceiling of the room. Elesis screamed, shouting Ryan's name repeatedly with so much worry.

Ryan was now floating in the air, he could do nothing but accept the fate he was about to face that time. Whatever the outcome was the best effort he could make for the critical moments.

His HP bar began to thin, even when he found his passive skills that can suck the HP of his opponent. However, it was still the person in his opponent was Vlad himself. [Vlad The King of Monochrome] is not a mere joke.

His strength was so real and so difficult to match. Moreover, he still had not unleashed his full strength. When Ryan plunged freely in the sky and prepared for all the possibilities.

Vlad down there started dragging Elesis into his arms. However, Elesis shrieked and rejected him constantly. Hitting, kicking and even screaming unwillingly.

However, due to the difference in strength between the two of them. Elesis could do nothing and now Vlad was preparing to suck his holy blood. Elesis put on a sour face and his tears did not stop flowing.

My decision was wrong, he thought.