Episode 73
Chapter 16 Reunion and meeting (5)
While heading to Senoa’s temple, I calmly organized my thoughts.
It seems that the Palao Church has limited the number of players to join.
What could that mean?
‘Quality over quantity.’
Palao decided to go with a small elite.
Amplifying the opponent’s magical power by a certain percentage is a completely different effect from simply giving a skill or item with several thousand mana.
‘It must be difficult to give this kind of buff to everyone indefinitely.’
So it makes sense to limit the number and focus on raising elite troops.
Because in order to cut that black tree in Dongpae, at least materialize it.
‘Honestly, it’s not easy.’
I didn’t mean to brag, it was an inference based on unofficial statistics.
I once voted in the community while connecting to the server.
The article was posted with the title of Let’s see the average level of players.
‘The number of participants is about 4,000.’
In our sample survey, more than half of the players who could use the community participated.
At that rate, it is safe to say that the minimum level of reliability has been secured.
However, among those 4,000 or so, less than 400 said that materialization was possible.
‘It’s something we can understand just by comparing Edan and Yang Hye-won.’
Edan’s magic manipulation proficiency is still around 30%.
It was different from me, who moved into the condensation stage and did not consume much mental power during the haze stage.
Yang Hye-won also got a feel for it in a day or two and immediately used it in practice, and has already filled 20%.
Considering that there was a 3-month gap between the two, it’s ridiculous speed.
That’s why you have to know that it’s not an easy task.
‘Managing magic depends on talent rather than effort.’
You have to have talent to maintain the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical thing enough to cut it in the 10,000 section.
In the end, the Palao side declared that they would only select talented people and give them benefits.
Of course, this is entirely my guess.
The Palao Order may have restricted the number of people joining in another way.
So I asked Hemar to confirm, but I didn’t get a satisfactory answer.
But you won’t be disappointed. I know someone who can give me a definitive answer to this question.
‘Let’s meet Rashar.’
A disciple of the famous Palao, according to the organization chart, a person with a position within the top 10 of the Order.
He probably knows a lot more than Hemar, who is said to be uneducated.
‘Before that, from looking around all the temples of other denominations.’
The first place I arrived at was the Temple of Humility.
The Palao Temple was the same, but I didn’t particularly stand out because there were people who watched with a light heart.
I looked around the temples of each denomination in a quiet atmosphere.
Then I realized one thing.
‘Why don’t you go out?’
The players are motionless in front of the gated World Tree statue.
It is clear that those who were around when I entered Bihar are still holding their seats.
I approached the arch to see if I could not go out.
Beyond the soldiers who turned their backs on the World Tree statue, a large number of people could be seen.
Looking at the outfit, it wasn’t the earth side, but they all looked like the inhabitants of Bihar.
I stepped out of the arch, scanning every inch of them.
‘Can I come out?’
There was a larger crowd than had been seen inside.
When I came out, a blatant gaze mixed with curiosity and wariness poured into me.
I felt like I had become an animal in a zoo, so I unknowingly frowned.
‘Is this not coming out because it’s burdensome?’
Maybe you’re afraid to step out of your comfort zone.
It took a while to look back at the players inside the temple.
Looking at the residents of Bihar around me, I took a step forward and said.
“hey.”
I was just trying to ask where the resistance headquarters was.
But as soon as I opened my mouth, everyone backed away.
As if the miracle of Moses had taken place around me, the crowd split apart.
“… … .”
am i sick? avoid it like that?
I was just spitting out a laugh because I was dumbfounded, but I felt a presence behind me.
While everyone was backing away, the one who sneaked up on me was a little boy who was small enough to touch my thigh.
Wearing short shorts and a baggy tee was similar to a person.
However, the tail wagging behind its back and its triangular ears pricked up on its head were distinctly different from those of humans.
Even her hair is colored like stripes.
The boy, who was obviously of a different race, began to sneak around me.
‘It’s like a cat.’
First of all, what he did reminded me of a cat.
It looks like a tiger, with orange and black stripes covering its head, tail and ears.
The little boy with gray-blue eyes continued to observe me.
As a result, I lowered my posture and sat down, turning on the magical power detection that I hadn’t been able to use in the temple.
“her… … .”
The reason I laughed out loud then was because I couldn’t properly read the mana of the kid in front of me.
There is definitely a sense of magic. But I couldn’t read the scale accurately.
‘While I was on Earth, I filled up my proficiency by 100 and went up to level 2… … .’
Still can’t read it at all?
It’s a technique that I read even Lachar without difficulty, right?
‘Is this guy having more magical power than Rashar?’
That means that little boy who stands still and observes me is stronger than Lashar.
‘Although there may be other reasons.’
Contrary to my speechless silence, the little boy continued to circle around me and observe me.
Then he came closer and poked me with his finger.
‘Is this fearless?’
Is it because he has a lot of magical power? The little boy didn’t have too much fear.
Do you think I’m from where and what did I come from and come closer right away?
I clicked my tongue inside and opened my mouth.
“Hey, kid. Do you know where the resistance headquarters is?”
The little boy who sniffed me with his pink nose twitched obediently nodded.
“huh.”
The reason I wasn’t surprised that it became a conversation is probably because I put down a lot of common sense.
I took a long breath and looked around, but the guardian was nowhere to be seen.
All normal adults treat me as a germ and keep their distance.
in conclusion? The only person to ask is this kid.
‘Let’s just ask for directions.’
It would be better to get a guide as it is a first-time visit, but I don’t think it’s a good option to take a little kid around.
If I accidentally get treated as a kidnapper, all my plans will be thwarted.
‘I should avoid being arrested as a stranger first.’
As long as it’s clear that the kid in front of you isn’t human, you need to be careful.
‘There’s nothing wrong with being cautious, right?’
Because of that, I really only wanted to ask for directions.
“Which one?”
It seems that the little boy who looked at me had a different idea.
The guy who looked at me and tilted his head said abruptly.
“Follow me!”
“No, just tell me the way… … hey!”
The little boy started running with his short legs before I could stop him.
Without even thinking about anything else, I ran after him.
It was unbelievably fast for a child to run.
It’s already that far away.
In addition to that, jumping up and down to the roof of the building.
Could it have been about 10 minutes of unconventional running?
The little boy pointed a finger at one place and said.
“Hey there, there!”
The place in my memory is right. The same building that Rashar and I visited to meet Greg.
Even when I reached my destination, I looked down at the little boy with confused eyes.
The guy with the tip of his tail bent like a question mark was looking at me with a smile and a smile on his face.
I had a lot to say about the unplanned company and the sight I had just seen.
“… … thanks. Go back now.”
However, I chose to send it back quickly rather than talk at length.
“no!”
The problem is that this guy doesn’t seem to be listening to me at all.
A brief quarrel did not change anything.
I told him to go back more than 10 times, but he also said he didn’t like it more than 10 times.
The time spent suffering from meaningless wars of attrition became a waste.
In the end, I decided to solve the business that came all the way here.
He had approached the only main entrance through which he could enter the headquarters.
‘If I go inside, the little boy won’t be able to follow me.’
Then it will go back to where it was.
As I approached the main gate, two men guarding it gave me blatant glances.
The little boy caught up with me and hid behind my legs, peeking out his head.
After confirming that the little boy was following me, I spoke to the guards with my tongue pressed inwardly.
“excuse me.”
But as soon as I opened my mouth, the front door made of iron bars opened.
“You can meet Lachar Bennett… … .”
While I was looking at him, I was unable to finish my words while mentioning the business.
Before I could finish my words, the carriage that had passed through the front door and came to an abrupt stop.
“K?”
Immediately after, a familiar face popped out from the rough open wagon door.
‘Heserma Libel.’
Even if he did, what would he take?
If we were going to run into each other, Raul or Rodwell would have been better.
‘Looks like there’s a little bit of that bastard.’
Although they had only seen each other for a few days, Hesserma had a taste for bravado and ostentation.
It’s like making a fuss, and it’s like bragging about the favors you’ve done yourself.
I’m not sure, but enough to have doubts.
‘It’s not a very pleasant type.’
It wasn’t a friendly relationship, so I just nodded my head and said hello.
Unlike me, Hesserma had a smile on her face.
“You are here!”
“long time no see.”
“How have you been?”
“Yes, what.”
“What happened to headquarters… … Oh, did you come to see the division commander?”
“No, I’m here to see Lachar Bennett.”
“Sir Bennet? Sir Bennet is away on vacation now… … .”
“Are you on vacation?”
“Because of church work. The division commander is also busy because of that.”
He said he wasn’t in the temple, so he went to the Resistance, but it seems like a waste of money.
‘Should I go back to the temple?’
If we kill ourselves there and wait, we will be able to meet someday.
‘However, it would be a bit of a waste of time.’
If you look around the castle without going back to the temple, at least you will be able to learn geography.
While I was thinking about what to do, Hesserma spoke to me.
“It’s fate that we met like this, how about having a meal together at our mansion?”
I had to consciously put strength on my face in order not to wrinkle my eyebrows.
‘mansion… … .’
It was because that one word reminded me of a story Rashar had told me before meeting Greg.
– Libel? Hesserma Revel?
-Yes, Sir Greg Tembone’s sister married Viscount Liebel.
Hesserma is the niece of the division commander. But go to his mansion and eat?
‘There is a high probability of getting involved with Temoria.’
School ties, regional ties, and even blood ties.
Isn’t this three-piece set a universal network that goes anywhere?
I don’t think it’s going to be that different from being in another world.
“Thank you for inviting me, but I’ll postpone it until later. I have to meet Lashar Bennett first.”
Fortunately, Hesserma didn’t offer any more after I refused.
“Then I’ll take you to Sir Bennet’s mansion.”
Rather, I will step in and take me to Rashar.
‘I see there’s a mansion there too.’
It’s a similar option to going back to the temple.
If you wait there, I’ll be able to meet you somehow.
I’ll go home once work is over.
‘But it might be better to just go back to the temple than get involved with this side for nothing.’
The moment I came to that conclusion and opened my mouth.
A light weight rode up from my legs, down my back, side, and shoulders.
“I know there too!”