144 – Forest Company (2)
“It hasn’t been long since I received the report, so I don’t know exactly what kind of guy it is. However, the members who went to investigate said that it was definitely a boss level. Judging from the wounds and injuries, etc… If it’s not good enough, it’s an A-rank or higher, and it’s divided into phases like a raid boss. I wonder if it’s the shape. I came to inform you because it seemed too dangerous. If possible, I wanted Mir to go in after dealing with it.”
Namgoong-rin looks worried. I naturally got into trouble.
‘Well, if it’s true… It’s not just a boss, though.’
As this world was originally a game, there were enemies that showed completely different appearances depending on the conditions.
It could be a monster or a villain, but… In any case, these guys had their own characteristics.
‘It’s much stronger than the spec… ‘
Apparently, a guy who could have dealt with until just before suddenly gave off a different atmosphere and used a skill he had never seen before.
In particular, the more unknown the opponent, the more the risk was amplified.
Therefore, it was these types of enemies that the Awakeners were most careful in dungeons and gates.
‘What if… ‘
Deep in thought, Kang A-rang frowns and shouts.
“Hey, Yushiu! Aren’t you the one?”
“He’s really immature! Don’t you know how scary it is to be a variable in a dungeon?”
“Ha, the frightened lady is well organized.”
“Did you say everything!?”
The two look like they’re going to fight again.
“Stop, please, stop for two minutes.”
I hesitated for a moment.
What Namgoongrin said was right… I could understand Kang Ah-rang’s reckless haste.
‘Bad rumors about Reign are spreading enough that even reporters notice. The more time is delayed, the more it will flow in a direction that is difficult to handle.’
After much deliberation, a conclusion was reached.
“Thank you for your concern. But I can’t delay any longer.
“…Haa, that’s how you answer after all.”
Namgung-rin sighed as if he expected my words.
“Yes. I can’t say anything if it’s decided by myself. I’d like to go in with it, but… I’m sorry. As long as the Forest Company is a dungeon for the time being, even if it’s Mir’s jurisdiction, the more people there are… that’s when more powerful people are added. I don’t know what the structure will be like. It’s sure to get in the way.”
“Yes, I know that well enough. Thank you for your concern.”
A warm heart brought a smile to my face.
Then Namgoong-rin took a step back with an ‘Ouch!’ He didn’t know what to do with the red tide rising.
Conversely, Kang Ah-rang’s expression became even more rotten.
“Keuheum!
“Uh, um… yes?”
“Oh, it’s nothing. Did you get the emergency bell? If you feel like you’re in danger, press it without hesitation, our elite agents will come to help as soon as possible.”
“Yes, thank you, guild leader.”
At the last word, she quietly looked at her eyes and murmured softly.
-… It’s nice to call you sister… I also emphasized… –
“What did you say?”
“Oh, no! Then have a good trip, Siwoo.”
Namgung-rin, who was hesitant, shook his head and turned away.
I snorted as I watched Kang Ah-rang make a face that looked like he was about to vomit.
He passed by without saying goodbye and left.
“Wow, noona, what the fuck…what’s the age difference.”
“Hey, why are you and Kanga so nervous? You’re the kind of person who can become the head of Mir’s guild. Moreover, you promised to directly help with the reigning issue later, but what if you do that?”
In my words, ‘It’s really annoying.’ With Kanga, who looks at me like that.
“…If you’re a person who is faithful to your role, I won’t do this either.
“…? What are you talking about?”
“It’s okay, I didn’t expect it. Duntang bastard…I really think you’re very lucky. If you’re a little weak, just say something…uhhh.”
She threw a tantrum and walked ahead.
I didn’t know why, I just tilted my head.
Then, after checking smoothly, I walked to the gate.
[Use Forest Company VIP ticket!]
[Forest Dungeon is created! The path to the heartland is improved! The existence of the forest reacts sensitively!]
“Are you going in?”
“Let’s go!”
[Good luck]
Vision flashing with a hard mechanical sound.
When he finally came to his senses, he was in the middle of a thick jungle.
Kang A-rang, looking around blankly.
I could see them frantically exploring as if they were surprised by the larger scale than expected.
“It’s a structure that can’t figure out the way at all… If there’s a surprise attack, there won’t be an answer?”
“It’s okay. If it’s my ability, I’ll usually catch them except for the stealthed ones.”
“Hmm…Well, you had map-related skills, right? What kind of man has so many portraits…So, where should I go?”
“wait a minute.”
I unfolded the simple map I had prepared.
When we put it on the floor, it turned blue and automatically confirmed our location and the surrounding terrain in 3D.
‘The most important thing is to make it, but… You can’t just aim for that.”
I also needed medicinal materials to mix together, but this was a step down in importance.
‘Because I can get it with money or ask Sung Ga-yeon to cover it somehow. However, I must obtain a special mixture to be used as a catalyst.’
Since the ticket was disposable, I had to pay as much as I could.
‘First of all, the antidote for river cruise and, if possible, the medicine to hand over to the saintess.’
To be a little more greedy here, I also wanted to make my own supply-type elixir.
‘Since the potential went negative, it’s virtually impossible to raise your stats through training now.’
Chin Hani is a wall of growth that has been blocked. Of course I have no regrets.
I’m dying with my constitution, because I received the strength ahead of time, which would take more than 10 years even if I tried hard.
‘When everything is considered, the first place to go is… ‘
A place like a small town displayed on the edge of a corner.
He put the map into his arms and opened his mouth.
“First, we’ll go to the Sylphian’s village.”
In my words, ‘Let’s see… ‘Street with Kanga.
“Sylphians, are you talking about those walking plants? I heard they have the intelligence of a primitive man.”
“That’s right. They are classified as monsters, but they have their own civilization, such as building houses and having conversations. There is also a system to select a chieftain and make him king, and I’m thinking of contacting them first. If I’m lucky, I won’t have to fight and I’ll solve it through a deal. I might be able to.”
With Kang, who is puzzled by the words.
“Deal? What do you guys need?”
“I like kerosene and fire-making tools like lighters. I brought a few just in case.”
“…? What bullshit. Why do plants need fire?”
“We use it to hunt people in other realms. They know very well that they are vulnerable to fire as they are of the same type.”
At my words, Kang Ah-rang let out a sigh as if it were absurd.
I was taken aback when I first found out, so it wasn’t too much.
“Even if you can’t make a deal, if you catch the chief, you’ll get what you need.”
“It’s easy to say. He’s like a king? There must be several escorts, but you don’t know how big the power will be in the first place, right?”
“That’s fine. It’s not a group that’s been forming over the gate for a long time, but it’s a place where we only maintained the territory under Mir’s watch, so it’s enough for us to catch it.”
“Hmm…well, I know. I’m an outsider here. Let’s go when it’s decided.”
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He ran forward and shouted urgently.
“I’m coming from the side of Kanga! Watch out!”
“I know even if you don’t say anything!”
Kang A-rang holding the spear with both hands.
The incarnation summoned behind her back synchronized with her will and created a huge long spear.
A booming sound that explodes. The spear with immense power drew a red trajectory and formed a horizontal line.
Shuk! A flower bud the size of a human torso soared high into the sky.
[Klitien appears!]
[We receive a surprise attack! Take the right to attack first!]
I hurriedly turned my head at the message I heard.
I saw a plant-type monster that looked like a sunflower preparing to attack this way, perhaps waiting in advance.
Jian! The sun’s rays converge on the flower petals along with the rustling sound. It was compressed into a sphere as it was and fired a straight line laser.
[Klitien casts Sunray!]
[This is a forest area. It is rooted!]
[All stats are additionally increased!]
I grabbed the power wriggling deep inside my body with my hand.
Magi rising like it’s overflowing. It instantly changed into divine power and was wrapped around the palm.
[The sub-skill ‘The Devourer (B+)’ is activated.]
[It is changed to holy power by the authority ‘substitution’.]
When I opened my hand, the light was sucked in like a black hole.
Along with the rising energy, I felt a temporary rise in my abilities.
I spurred my legs and rushed in front of the guy. Then the guy who gathers light again and tries to attack.
He compressed his energy into his knees and hit the head as it was.
A flower bud lifted upwards with a popping sound. However, there was no sign of any damage.
“Hey Yushiu! What are you doing! Don’t you know that these guys are almost immune to blows?”
“Just in case, I can’t do it.”
[I use the sealing cube!]
[Summon Bangcheonhwageuk!]
As soon as I realized it, a long spear the length of my body was caught in my hand with a heavy feeling.
The poles running in both directions gave off sharp momentum.
Crunchy! Power gushing through the spear held. Without any conditions, I could feel the muscle strength that had risen 10 times.
Thanks to the absurd strength, the spear blade is wielded without much skill.
With a lightning-like flash, Klithien’s head was cut in an instant.
Looking at him, he burst into exclamation.
‘What a dog… I only use a spear for training all the time, but I’m really good at it, so the level is different.’
This is why I realized once again that tempo is important.
[Intuition (C) senses a crisis! Detect enemy movements and signs!]
A skill that activates automatically as if there is no time to rest.
Recognizing something approaching, I kicked the ground quickly.
bang! An explosion occurred in the blink of an eye, leaving scorched marks on the ground along with the scorching heat.
Looking around, I saw the newly appeared Clitiens.
‘A total of five… Obviously not at first. Was it drawn by the sound of fighting?’
A message that comes to mind as if answering a question.
[Dondon uses a support skill! According to the signal, monsters are coming!]
He shouted while checking his location on the mini-map.
“Arang Kang! There must be a guy buried deep in the ground and trembling! We have to deal with him first! He’s sending out a request for support!”
Kang Ah-rang, who fought hard at my words, showed a puzzled expression.
“Do monsters have that kind of ability?”
She looked around, and eventually found a guy trembling leaves in the corner of a tree.
When I focused my consciousness, it was sending an unknown signal like a radar.
With Kang Ah who runs forward like a ghost. He lowered his hands and raised them upwards.
bang! A burdock-like monster that lifts itself high above the ground thanks to its superhuman strength.
“Kissy!!!”
The guy screamed as if he was taken aback by the unexpected attack. However, it was immediately cut in half and purple juice was scattered.
A river covered in liquid. He frowned and stuck out his tongue.
“Kek, the smell is really nasty. Hey, Siu Yu took care of it.”
“OK!”
When I turned my gaze, I saw enemies attacking with good timing.
[Clytain uses Sunray x5]
upcoming heatwave. The flamethrower in his hand rotated like a windmill.
The laser bounced off with a grinding sound and burned the poor trees.
He trampled the ground as if to break it. A strange noise resounded, and a whirlpool roared through the windowsill.
As it was, he aimed his spear and lunged forward at them.
[Slaying Dragon Fighting Method 1 Madness (狂牙) is cast!]
A slayer of dragons advancing with their mouths wide open.
It engulfed the grass and made a deafening roar.