Episode 82
Archer Bane who was with Fafnir and Hilde.
Even after Fafnir went to the capital, Bane faithfully hunted around Turtlock Fortress.
He didn’t take on dangerous or daring challenges, but he dutifully hunted monsters and accumulated experience and skill.
“I’ve been watching you all this time. My skills were pretty good. Do you have any plans to show off your skills in the western frontier?”
“If you give me a chance, I will do my best.”
“I trust you. Cheer up!”
Bane went to the western frontier and continued hunting and quests there.
Glow with a human body on a dog head. Hemeropha, a giant mushroom monster.
As he improved his skills against various monsters, the commanders and officers of the frontier, who were at first unreliable, changed their minds.
Then one day.
The frontier commander, Viscount Olben called him.
“Did you hear? They say that the orcs murdered His Majesty, and that Grand Duke Gowyn succeeded him as king.”
The news came that Grand Duke Gowin rebelled and occupied the capital, and was fighting the Orc Empire.
“A letter from the Grand Duke came. They told me to submit and send troops, or else accept death.”
“That’s if the commander decides… … .”
“I saw you passing by a few times. He had a strong character and an upright mind. I need your advice.”
Bane was so recognized that the commander called him directly to ask for his opinion!
It was thanks to the contribution he had made with Fafnir, and the achievements he had steadily accumulated since then caused a synergistic effect.
“… … What do you think I should do?”
“hmm… … .”
Bane stroked his beard for a moment before replying.
“Archduke Gorwin is a traitor who usurped the rightful throne. If we go under it, we will all be bundled up and become public enemies.”
“Then what should I do?”
“Of course, we will have to fight against Prince Gowyn.”
Bain added from experience in corporate life.
“Of course, I will follow the commander’s choice. I’m just an adventurer, so I could be wrong… … .”
“There is no need for that. Because I think you are right.”
Shuk, the commander got up from his chair and drew his sword.
“The reason we guarded the fortress was to become the kingdom’s shield, not to increase the ship of Grand Duke Gowyn. Wake up everyone!”
– Viscount Orben rebelled.
– The affiliation of Kailan frontier and surrounding villages is changed to independent.
– When you remain in the frontier, you will acquire the Resistance position. You can do related activities afterwards.
Resistance function unlocked.
the commander asked.
“Will you join me too?”
“Of course, Commander.”
Bane gladly accepted the offer.
– Obtained the Resistance position.
– The Western Kailan frontier rebelled against the new ruler of the Kingdom of Baran, Grand Duke Gowin.
– You can acquire related quests.
Resistance activity!
Although it was not officially recognized by the country, it became a force aiming for another hegemony.
“Then move, Prince Gowyn’s army is stationed nearby. You have to hit them right away!”
– A new quest ‘Athlete’s Victory (Rare)’ has been created.
The headquarters and its surroundings quickly started to become busy.
In the midst of the confusion, Bane was lost in thought.
‘Come to think of it, Fafnir is going to be okay… … .’
If you went to the capital, you would be caught up in a fight between Grand Duke Gowyn, the king, and the orcs.
Bane shrugged.
‘Well, maybe we can meet again someday.’
Still, I hoped that it would be possible to be in a different faction, not on the side of Archduke Gowyn.
It was because if he met Fafnir as an enemy there, he would be very annoyed.
* * *
-The class with the highest contribution? A crazy talented person who even covers Rudeus ‘lucky’ appears.
The performance of Fafnir and Rudeus was uploaded on Rudeus’ channel the next day.
As the channel has 1 million subscribers, the news quickly spread to various communities.
＞Is that a necromancer?
＞Wow, that sounds like a cool idea to pour attacks around you.
＞ In the midst of this, since Rudeus-sama is here, what are the orcs coming out of?
＞I thought it was Mule X… … .
General users applauded the new Fafnir training method.
But people who can see are different.
“Huon.”
“yes?”
Master of the Pure Bad Guys Guild.
At Nofeng’s question, Huon raised his head.
“You told me the other day that you wanted to recruit interesting new users, right?”
“Ah yes.”
It was when I went into the forest where wolves came out with a bus request.
“Wasn’t the name of the master at that time Fafnir?”
“hmm… … . Yes, you are probably right.”
“oh… … .”
Nofeng clapped.
“Then this is right, man.”
“yes?”
“That necromancer that appeared on the Rudeus broadcast yesterday. It looks like Fafnir.”
“… … !”
The pure evil guild has a strong tendency to be free, but if you have a relationship with a master like that, you can’t help but be greedy.
“This person’s skills are quite good, and the job is unique… … . Joining can be useful in many ways.”
“Do you have his contact information?”
“that… … . sorry. I handed over my nickname and in-game business card.”
“That was enough. Now that I know where you are, can you come and visit me?”
“yes? me?”
“Instead, we will give priority to the distribution of the next item.”
The Tower of the Black Elk that the Pure Bad Boys Guild is attacking!
If it was the distribution priority of the tower where rare and unique items appeared, it was worth taking a break from hunting.
“Okay, let’s leave right now.”
“Please.”
Nofeng smiled softly.
At the same time, similar conversations were going on in other guilds.
Ark full of top rankers, Five Star with capital from large corporations, etc. were not included.
The guilds in the lower ranks urgently sent people to Byron City to talk to Fafnir.
However, those who arrived had no choice but to tilt their heads.
“Did Fafnir leave?”
“I don’t know… … . I can’t see it yet.”
After completing the quest, Fafnir disappeared without a trace.
“Then did you already receive the quest reward and left?”
“well… … . I logged out yesterday and I didn’t see it.”
“Um, thanks for the reply.”
“No, nothing is free. In exchange for help, this is cheap.”
“yes?”
Scouts from each guild who were asking for information suddenly raised doubts.
“Come to think of it, what you’re doing now… … .”
“It’s a natural restoration job. I’m clearing up the soil that was pushed up after the landslide.”
“ah!”
“what are you doing? If there is nothing to do, take this or that.”
“… … !”
The Scouts suddenly accepted two islands each with a bag of soil!
‘uh?’
‘This isn’t it… … . ?’
The perplexed scouts suddenly carried the battery and carried it to the other side.
“There, move quickly!”
“no… … . i think that… … .”
“Ah, stop on the road! Because I feel like dying!”
Even if you try to explain and leave, dozens of voices rise, and you have no choice but to join the road procession!
“Red ginseng candy in your ears~ Sweet as honey~ Melt me gently with your voice~”
Rudeus played the harp and sang ‘Work Song’ from afar.
* * *
same time.
Fafnir was climbing to the top of a mountain a little far away from Byron City.
“You’ve finally arrived.”
The clear and cool mountain top air!
Let’s breathe the air in an open place where you can see the surrounding terrain at a glance… … .
“I feel like dying, really.”
Sweat is pouring down, and breath rises from the inside of the neck to the chin.
Fafnir sprawled on the floor.
-You have entered the upper level of Mount Morrian.
-You can register information in the Explorers Guild.
– Exploration experience has increased.
-Due to a long climb, your stamina status has increased by +1.
-I witnessed the breathtaking scenery.
– Art status has increased by +1.
-You can get a bonus if you leave the scene as a painting, sculpture, or other artwork.
“really… … . What kind of climbing… … .”
I saw the message, but I don’t have the energy to respond.
There are enough stamina and skills to climb.
But that doesn’t mean that hard things aren’t hard.
Although I got the status, the cost performance was somehow lacking.
In particular, Fafnir, a necromancer job, had no choice but to be more difficult than a warrior or explorer.
Not only lack of stamina status, but also the fundamental difference between achievements and skills obtained while growing.
Usually, he used a large golem or used a gargoyle, but it was not easy since he had only mastered the skeleton soldier.
“really… … . You should learn gargoyles for movement. I will die.”
Anyway, I made it to the top.
From noble mtl dot com.
I wanted to be satisfied with doing this once.
“ha… … .”
Fafnil let out a sigh.
It was then.
Beep!
An eagle flew in from afar and perched on Fafnir’s chest.
A scroll of note was tied to the eagle’s foot.
“Ah, you’re here.”
Fafnir carefully received the scroll and unwrapped it.
It was worth it.
The price of the scroll received now is 300,000 won.
For the same weight, it was more expensive than a car.
“now. Go see, whoa.”
Beep!
The hungry eagle asked for something, but Fafnir gave no meat and beckoned.
“doesn’t exist! There is nothing to eat me and die!
I bought expensive information and my wallet became lighter!
The eagle clicked its beak for a moment, dissatisfied, then bluntly walked away.
“You should think about earning as much as you work, asking for tips… … .”
Fafnir clicked his tongue and opened the note.
“Then let’s see if this information is worth it?”
The contents of the information are location information and surrounding topography around the mountain.
The description in the novel was so rough, so I asked Gerard to purchase it separately.
“hmm… … . hmm… … . hmm?”
Seruk, while reading the contents, Fafnir’s expression became subtle.
– 5 stone pillars to the east of the peak, after crossing 2 mountains to the northwest of Mount Moria.
-If you go there, you can see ‘s*x’ on the left.
“No, what kind of explanation did you have?”
What is the s*x left?
It’s not like looking for a house to deliver to in some alleyway… … .
“I’ll go for it, but otherwise I’ll have to make a proper claim.”
Fafnir headed to the place he was told to go in the note.
A forced march down the mountain and through another forest!
When I was tired, I drank stamina potions, and continued to drink buff potions that increased strength and stamina every cooldown.
– I walked for a long time myself.
-Acquired a new skill, ‘Patient Gait (Normal)’.
-Classification: Passive
-Effect: Physical strength and stamina consumption decrease by 10% when moving on hilly terrain for more than 1 hour.
-Health status has increased by +1.
As I walked like that, many small benefits were added.
– Acquired a new skill, ‘Distant Look (Normal)’.
-Classification: Active
-Consumed MP: 20
-Effect: Increases vision by 300m for 12 seconds when used.
Acquired several normal skills related to mountain climbing.
If I hadn’t had these things, I really might have used a different method.
“There he is.”
First of all, the five stone pillars were easily found.
As written in the novel, Fafnir, who entered the middle, looked around lightly.
“no.”
Handwriting made of mountains, hills, and rivers.
It’s clear enough that even an idiot can see it there.
It had the word ‘s*x’ written on it.
‘… … Is it real?’
Is it an exquisite coincidence?
I don’t know if it’s the developer’s easter egg, but it really was.
Fafnir, who was in shock, came to his senses.
‘I thought it was at the bottom left of that letter.’
After going down the mountain, Fafnir was able to find the forest.
In the middle surrounded by thorns and pine trees on all sides.
Among the neat tombstones was a tightly sealed iron door.
“Finally found.”
The Grave of the Nameless Swords.
It was a hidden dungeon where the Hidden Peace, which Fafnir had been looking for so long, was sleeping.