Episode 117. Now is the time for you guys to taste it
‘As expected, I’m not going up.’
I didn’t even expect it in the first place.
If you are over level 80, you cannot gain experience in dungeons other than Abyss and Inferno.
“Whoa! Mister Mister! Melissa has risen to level 67!”
“Oh, yes?”
You already know it through the party information window, but it surprises you moderately.
“Me too.”
“Yeah, well done to both of you.”
The eyes of the two girls looking up at me were talking.
Please congratulate me quickly.
And ask for a quick pat on the head.
Not only Melissa and Mumu, but also Rin’s level has risen to 67.
No matter how low the level was, doing 7 ups in just one day was an unexpected achievement.
‘I thought I would be able to shoot around 65 if I’m lucky, but…’
I don’t know if it was because I was lucky, or if it was because I overcame my bad luck.
Huh.
“Bappaaa!”
“Oops. Yes, yes. Lin did a good job too.”
I stroked the hair of not only the two girls, but also Rin, who had come to my arms belatedly, and glanced at Lemon’s face.
She was just staring at my face, not saying anything.
“You’re level 70 now? Congratulations.”
“Yes.”
“You don’t look very happy?”
“No. I’m glad. It’s just that it climbs so fast…”
What is it?
Did you think of the old party again?
“The dungeons are a bit of a scam.”
“Yes! That’s what I mean! This is a scam!”
Rachel, who was next to me, interjected, raising her voice.
“How did you level up in one day? It took me 2 weeks to go from 77 to 78! 2 Weeks! I struggled to raise it…”
Rachel also leveled up.
It went from 78 to 79.
Isn’t it normal to be happy if something that used to take two weeks was solved in one day?
“What the hell have I been doing… How much blood did I level up after overcoming death… I wish I knew there was such an easy way…”
What are you talking about?
I was dumbfounded and put my hand on my forehead and said.
“This method is not always possible. Other dungeons have a much higher level of difficulty. At least it’s the Catacombs, so it’s over.”
“But! Hey, leader! Can you bring me here again? Tomorrow? Oh, should I take a day off? Then the day after tomorrow?”
“Ah, stay away, Rachel. Once you summon a hidden boss, at least a week must pass before the next one.”
“That’s right? Then I can’t help it… But you’re not going to abandon me right? Huh? Leader!”
Moderately ignoring the annoying Rachel, I glanced at the Demon Slash group.
Today, I almost got into trouble because of those people, but thanks to them, I got an unexpected result.
Although I was stunned by the sudden increase in difficulty, it was like solving a large amount of experience points that could only be eaten by entering the dungeon twice in one day.
‘I have no intention of being grateful for that, though.’
But there is still something left to receive, so I won’t bother to make an issue of what happened now and in the past.
Of course, he said he would do so on the outside, and from now on, he will have to carefully reconsider his relationship with them.
‘I’ll have to get Laura’s help again. I need information about what their plans are.’
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Kang Dae-san, whom I saw in Lucky Land, seemed surprisingly indifferent to me.
However, the executives and guild members are different.
Is it because it is such a huge guild and the stakes are complicated?
‘From now on, let’s watch. How it comes out.’
I hid my rising vigilance inside and managed my expression appropriately.
300 Million per person, 1.8 Billion in total for all 6 people.
Demon Slash executives and guild members say they can fly and fly, but it’s an absurd amount to put out hastily.
If you want to somehow get this huge amount, you shouldn’t be blaming for nothing or cause even small troubles.
‘If they didn’t intend to keep their promise from the beginning, trouble would arise even if I didn’t want to…’
How will it come out?
Since you’ve already left the dungeon, are you going to say something different now?
Or should I just pay the promised amount?
If I can get it right, I’ll have to split Michael and Rachel’s share, but the remaining money will pay off most of my debt.
In the first place, the requested amount was 300 million.
Michael suddenly spoke to me, whether he knew my feelings or not.
“Well, what are you going to do now?”
“What is it?”
“That, the hidden boss or the final boss of the Catacombs…”
“Oh, it’s too late. There will be another chance, so I’m giving it up today, are you okay? What about Rachel?”
The goal has been achieved.
If you defeat the boss, you will be able to make a generous profit through the loot, but it is already time for the sun to set.
It is unreasonable to deal with Nightmare of Rest without using the crown buff.
‘I don’t know if it’s possible, but it’s too risky and takes too long.’
He can’t even use Rin’s new skill.
Because he doesn’t use the lightning attribute at all.
But hunting the Catacombs boss is also difficult.
Because it would be a disaster if Nightmare attacked from behind in the middle of a battle.
“I don’t want to go back anymore. I’m tired… Body, mind and spirit.”
Rachel showed signs of her exhaustion.
It seems that she is getting tired from the relief that she has escaped death.
It was the same with the children who experienced the nightmare dungeon for the first time today.
“I will follow the leader’s decision.”
Michael didn’t seem too interested in the boss’s loot.
If you can get only the promised 1.8 Billion, it will also generate huge profits regardless of dealing with the boss.
“Then let’s get this sorted out and go back.”
In the end, I chose to return immediately.
‘Because there is tomorrow.’
If you want to go to another dungeon tomorrow, you should take enough rest.
I don’t know, especially those young guys.
“We plan to return right away. What do you do?”
I asked an old man named Kim Chul-joong.
“We plan to go back right away.”
I guess so.
What else can I do here?
I kept my eyes open and opened my mouth.
“That, when will the promised amount…”
“Don’t worry. I’ll give it to you right away, even tomorrow. Come visit our guild hideout.”
It was still a condescending tone, but there was a clearer sense of distance than before.
The distance between younger and younger siblings has also disappeared.
Has your self-esteem suffered greatly?
“Then, can I come tomorrow at 8:00 am? We have to go to the dungeon after 9:00…”
“…That’s right.”
“Me, the others…?”
“Look for me right away when you come to our hideout. I’ll be preparing for six people.”
“Ah, is that so? Then you know that, I’ll… Oh, I’ll see you tomorrow morning.”
I quickly turned away from them and stood up with a business smile.
I was afraid that if I put on an expression that bothered me for no reason, I would get caught.
“Hey brother!”
Suddenly, however, Ajae’s voice came from behind.
‘What is it? Was my expression too unlucky? You can’t help it. 1.8 Billion is not even the name of the dog. How can a person hide this happy feeling?’
“Whatever you say…”
I hurriedly straightened my expression and turned around.
“I ask you to keep this a secret. Not only to the others, but also to the people in our guild. So, come tomorrow morning…”
“Ah, of course. I’ll keep my mouth shut and pretend I’ve visited for something else. Oh, that’s it. I’ll say I’m here to sell special dishes.”
“Um… That’s how it is. And younger brother, crack down on your co-workers as well…”
“Oh, of course! I will tell you to keep it a secret. If you give me the right money, I will take it to the grave.”
“Ah, yes. That’s enough. I believe you.”
What is it?
Is this because you blew your pride to the point where you couldn’t even tell your colleagues?
Well, thinking about what they did today, it would be hard for me to even hold my head up because I was embarrassed by people.
They tried to trick us, failed, and ended up begging for their lives.
‘If you know it’s embarrassing, at least you won’t think about taking money away. If we don’t give it to them, they’ll think we’ll spread the word right away.’
I managed to hold the corner of my mouth that was trying to curl up on its own, and then I turned around and stood up again.
It’s time to get out of these damn dark catacombs.
* * *
Going back in time a bit, around the time Taemin and his party had just entered the catacombs.
A mismatched group of 5 appeared in front of the High Orc Garrison near Pixel.
“That… Manshik. Why did we take us to a place like this…”
“So! Even if there are only four of us and no tanks. What is a high orc? A high orc.”
“I’ve been trying to explain. Be quiet guys.”
Go Man-shik, a regular member of Kim Chul-joong’s party and the main healer.
He smiled brightly and opened his mouth at the low drama of the newcomers who argued.
“I don’t think this is top secret, but first of all, you guys are new, aren’t you?”
“So what?”
Although Go Man-shik is not an executive of Demon Slash, he is treated as a quasi-executive.
He has a certain amount of say in the guild meeting, and in fact, he came here today to the point where he directly persuaded the guild master Kang Dae-san to take his seat.
“The light-mouthed newcomers might spread information about the inside of the guild to the outside without permission. That’s why Daesan-hyung also told you not to teach it. What are you doing here? They say it’s an important mission. That’s why I’m so offended. Don’t listen.”
“Then, was Daesan oppa the one who asked us to come here?”
“Oppa? hahahaha… I heard that the new recruits have good spirits, so are you already calling them oppa? Or, did you originally know Daesan hyung?”
“No. Calling him like this is more friendly than calling him Master.”
“Well, I do. But, what about me?”
“It’s my older brother. Manshik’s older brother too.”
“Ughhhhh? I should be a little nicer to these newcomers? What did you say your name was?”
The newcomers started introducing themselves.
“My name is Soo-yeon. Cha Soo-yeon.”
“Sooyeon. Your name is so pretty. Your face is even prettier… Oh, is this a bit over the line? Hmmm, what about that one?”
“My name is Yoo Hye-soo. Feel free to call me Hye-soo. Man-sik oppa.”
“Oh, that’s a pretty name too.”
“Hyung-nim. My name is Go Tae-hyeok. Please speak comfortably.”
“Yes, Taehyuk.”
“I’m… Myungsik Park.”
“Yes. You can call me Myungsik? Or, are you older than me? I’m thirty-five.”
“I’m 27. You can call me comfortably.”
Four people gathered in front of Ko Man-shik.
They were none other than Taemin’s former party members, excluding Kim Min-chul, who is still in prison.
“So why did you ask us to come here?”
“Su-yeon is a bit impatient, isn’t she?”
“That’s right. He’s not playing with his temper…”
Wow!
“Aah! What are you doing!? Why are you hitting me!”
“You idiot! Don’t talk nonsense in front of your brother! Brother, ignore that idiot and continue your explanation.”
“Ah, hahahaha, that’s right… I’ll have to watch my mouth in front of Suyeon, too. hehehe… Anyway! Let’s talk while eating this first.”
Go Man-sik took out five foods from his inventory.
Gilma Kang Dae-san bought high oak bulgogi tacos from Lucky Land.
“This is…”
“Your mission today is to eat this and hunt high orcs. Let’s talk while we eat. This is really delicious. Has anyone tried it?”
The four of them already knew who made the tacos that Go Man-shik was handing over, even without having to listen to or appraise the tacos.
“What is it? What’s wrong with all your expressions?”