252 Episodes Open World (1)
It was a small earthquake.
The table trembled, but the cup it was standing on didn’t fall over, and there was no sound of something breaking.
At least, the chips stacked on the table collapsed.
“earthquake?”
For a moment, I was surprised by the natural phenomena that came without notice.
When the shaking ceased, the nobles who were indoors returned to their original state and enjoyed gambling as usual.
Except for one person.
“Look, Confucius, where are you going!”
“I suddenly remembered what I was going to do. This edition just dies.”
The man turned over the card he was holding, took the chip and went out.
And he took off the mask he was wearing.
The concept of a gambling hall where you can enjoy while hiding your identity with a mask was quite interesting, but… … .
‘No matter how you look at it, it wasn’t just an earthquake.’
Lee Baek-ho, who came out to the street at night, sat on the first bench he saw and calmly organized his thoughts.
The other nobles didn’t seem to hear because of the noise in the room, but he definitely felt it.
A huge wave of energy transmitted from under the ground.
‘It was like a mixture of magical power and divine power.’
Although he was not a wizard, he had a high stat stat, and he had quite a bit of magic-related talent, so there was no way he was feeling it wrong.
then… … .
‘Break the protective barrier, break the word, but they really broke it and invaded.’
Before long, Lee Baek-ho came to the truth.
They couldn’t have been the worst bastards.
It’s not a coincidence that the time of the decision was set around midnight when the labyrinth was opened.
‘It’s an empty house… … .’
Now that he has left the royal family, he doesn’t know the details. However, Noark would have prepared well and entered the labyrinth.
You’ve probably poured all your energy into it.
I couldn’t even imagine that I would get the same method they used.
‘… … If I do this well, all the bastards below will succeed, right?’
It was not a positive situation for Lee Baek-ho.
I was even thinking about clearing the game with the Noarks if I didn’t have a choice in the future.
‘I have nothing to do, can you come down and help me?’
A sudden thought came to mind, but Lee Baek-ho smiled and shook his head. Again, it didn’t fit his playstyle.
Rather, I don’t know if this is the case.
‘Isn’t the royal palace side empty now?’
Soon, the corners of Lee Baek-ho’s lips curled up.
***
The 1st Royal Knights Commander, Jerome St. Red.
An untimely wrinkle was deeply engraved on his forehead, known as the guardian of the royal family and the knight of light.
It was because of the news I received a while ago.
“The royal palace is under attack… … ?”
At first, I thought it was a counterattack from Noark’s side.
But this also doesn’t make sense.
Pretending that the labyrinth was the destination, he summoned troops, and he paid attention to security enough to announce that the real target was the nature of Noark until two hours before the departure, and… … .
It was before that the protective barrier was broken in the first place.
It means that there was no time to escape the power enough to hit the royal palace.
“Did you get the military order?”
“Not yet.”
“Then the plan remains unchanged. The expedition continues.”
Jerome led the army quickly down the sewer, and as time passed, news of the identity of the group that had attacked the palace was also spread.
‘… … I hope it wasn’t too much.’
Only one person dared to attack the royal palace.
I wondered if it was a single act of a doomsdayman who had recently raised the level of risk, but even his expectations were wrong.
“Lee Baek-ho.”
At one time, he was the most promising explorer, but when it was revealed that he was an evil spirit, it caused a disaster.
Of course, very few people know about the disaster.
With the mercy of the royal family, who valued their abilities, the tragedy was thoroughly concealed, and he also gained a new identity.
‘It hurts. How the hell did he know? Did you think that even me would have left my seat on a mission?’
As far as he knows, Baek-ho Lee currently has no means of obtaining information. In the past, I had been in contact with an outside collaborator at the Demon Rally, but… … .
Currently, he has been expelled from the assembly.
This, too, was the work of the royal family.
He secretly leaked Lee Baek-ho’s identity to an evil spirit called GM, but when there was no sign of exile, he sent him to Noark and made him lose.
‘Then did you just guess by yourself?’
Jerome fell asleep.
I heard that an earthquake occurred on the ground in the aftermath of breaking the protective barrier, but… … .
There was one thing I didn’t understand.
Inferring this situation from the earthquake?
This is quite possible.
But putting it into practice is another matter.
If the prediction goes wrong, you might get caught again. Do you gamble like that?
‘… … He can do that.’
His pride was hurt, but Jerome was convinced.
Baekho Lee is like a beast.
When the opportunity arises, he always bites his enemies, and he doesn’t mind the risk of being bitten by himself.
‘At this time, the position of the Rose Knights commander is also vacant… … .’
I was worried about the situation on the ground, but the order to regroup has not yet been issued.
So, there is only one thing you need to do now.
To fulfill the duties of a knight in order to fulfill the orders of the royal family.
“Im here.”
Soon after passing through the underground labyrinth, the army reached the final gateway to Noark.
A stone gate with dozens of ancient magics.
How many hours did it take to break down this door during the last subjugation?
“Fortunately, it looks like it hasn’t been fixed properly yet. Start.”
When Jerome’s command fell, the wizards began to draw a huge octagon on the floor.
how long has it been since
aa-!
The magic circle scatters strong light and shoots waves of pure magic towards the stone gate.
and… … .
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Beyond the clouds of dust, the scenery of the underground city appeared again.
“Come on, let’s go. It is time to subdue the evil weightlifters and bring stability and peace to this city.”
Jerome drew the sword that was bestowed upon him by the king.
And before anyone else, he stepped forward towards it.
“For the endless prosperity of Lafdonia.”
There was no hesitation in his steps.
***
A dimensional square with a closed portal.
But after that, he stayed there for a while.
It was decided that there might be useful information from those articles.
However… … .
‘Jeep, I just wasted time.’
The knights didn’t even share small chatter, and as soon as the cleanup of the square was finished, they disappeared somewhere.
So I gave up and left the square.
Rather than going straight to the lodgings, I planned to stop by a tavern to hear what other explorers thought about this.
‘Should I go to Mister Bear if possible?’
Well, I wish that too.
First of all, it is a tavern frequented by explorers.
It is not a partition or room type that is popular these days, so it is perfect for eavesdropping on conversations.
If I said this in front of you, I would definitely get angry.
“Oh, Yandel. What are you doing at this hour? Without Missha.”
“I was a little bored because Kim just came out. You look pretty busy today, I don’t mind. I’ll go have a drink in the corner quietly.”
“… … Can’t you just call me? If you say that, I’m sure your wife will tell you it’s okay.”
When I arrived at the tavern, I met Mr. Bear, who saw the angle he was making a joke on and made a request to me.
Well, aren’t you sorry for your full-term wife?
“Today, I want to be alone and quiet.”
“… … If so. Can I provide you with snacks and alcohol in moderation?”
“Ah, thank you then.”
After sitting at an empty table and waiting for a while, Uncle Bear prepared a table made of only meat.
By the way, the alcohol is the signature salt and honey wine of the house.
‘At first, it tasted really strange, but when I ate it, it was strangely drunk.’
Anyway, this is not the main purpose of coming here.
As I opened my ears while sipping alcohol, I could hear the conversations of explorers around, or ordinary city dwellers.
Due to the nature of the tavern, which was rumored to be fast, most of the topics were about the army organized by the royal family.
‘There’s nothing special about it.’
The royal family deliberately spread false rumors.
It is clear that he is afraid of Noark.
The source of the information is only the missing pieces of information that are your brain.
Well, I wasn’t disappointed because I didn’t expect information from the round table at the bar.
Initially, the purpose was to conduct a poll.
‘Nowadays, not only explorers but also city dwellers do not like the royal family.’
After that, I closed my ears and drank alcohol to organize my thoughts by myself.
And how long has it been?
Uncle Bear came up to me and sat down in front of me as if I had been busy.
“Yandel, what do you think?”
“Are you talking about the military?”
“Yeah, aren’t your senses amazing again in this way?”
I pondered for a moment, and then told me my guess was that the military might be ’emptying’ right now.
Well, I’m not sure yet.
I wondered what the veteran explorer, Uncle Bear, would think.
“… … Was it really that earthquake earlier?”
“Do you believe it?”
“Isn’t that a lot more plausible? It’s more like the bullshit that the royal family is afraid of Noark.”
Perhaps because he had entered the royal family’s report once, Uncle Bear was quick to understand. He knew that the power of the royal family was much stronger than he had imagined.
“… … Maybe next time I’ll be able to enter the labyrinth.”
Soon, Uncle Bear expressed his hope that the Cold War might end much earlier than expected.
He also worried about the city’s economic problems.
“Yandel, shouldn’t we be spending this time instead of saving money? When the labyrinth is stable, prices will return to normal.”
I was a little moved by that statement.
Are you a veteran explorer with a family to Jekyll?
Ainar and Misha tend not to think in this way at all.
“Look at it for now. Tomorrow, anyway, I’ll get some strands.”
“Yeah, I was in too much of a hurry.”
After that, we got away from this topic and talked with Mister Bear in a big way.
That was the time.
Dang-! Dang-! Dang-! Dang-!
The alarm rang outside.
It was the first time I had lived in this city for over a year. The last time my wagon exploded and GM and Lee Baek-ho messed up, the alarm didn’t go off.
But is this ringing now?
squeak, squeak, squeak.
As soon as I hurried out, I saw the security guards running to one place with the sound of boots.
I grabbed someone and asked about the situation.
It was a security guard who said he could not tell civilians, but when I revealed my identity, he changed his attitude in an instant.
“My name is Bjorn, son of Yandel. An official nobleman granted the title of baron from the royal family. So please answer me How did this happen?”
“… … Me, we don’t know either. I just got an order to go to Karnon for support. From what my colleagues are saying, it seems that there was a big fire.”
At this time, there was a large fire in the capital Karnon… … .
‘It cannot be a coincidence.’
So, maybe the Noarks attacked?
Well, I don’t know.
But it is possible.
If the royal family’s plan had been known ahead of time, this type of elision could also be used as a strategy.
‘Ha, the royal bastards aren’t doing anything right.’
As I was taking a deep breath, the uncle bear next to me spit and spat out words.
“Fire in the Imperial Capital, it seems like it’s not a normal thing… … I don’t know if Raven will be okay.”
huh? Raven?
Why is he suddenly again?
‘Oh, he said he was learning magic right now, so he was staying in a dorm near the royal palace.’
… … Nemil.
So far it’s been fine, but as soon as I realized this, my heart started pounding.
An ominous foreboding that rose quickly.
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Most of these premonitions never went wrong, so the level of anxiety was increased.
“I hope it ends with a simple fire—”
“Abman, I’m leaving.”
“Where are you in the meantime? Yandel, listen to me. At times like these, it’s best to just stay at home.”
When I got up, Uncle Bear grabbed me.
However… … .
“Don’t worry. I’ll find you soon and bring you back.”
“Then I will—”
“What are you talking about now? You should stay with your wife.”
I told Uncle Bear to close the shop and go to my house with my wife.
Because Misha is also worried about me.
First of all, I have to tell you the news.
It’s also reassuring to see all the team members together.
“… … be careful.”
After that, he broke up with Uncle Bear and climbed on the roof of a military wagon heading to the Yellow Capital of Karnon.
The soldiers who were riding below started making a fuss, but when I revealed my identity, everyone became quiet.
and how much has passed
“Baron Yandel! Coming soon to Karnon!”
Soon the carriage arrived at its destination.
Without realizing it, my body stiffened.
“… … .”
Even in the middle of the night, the sky is red.
The cleanly maintained high walls are dirty with black ashes, and the surrounding area is filled with thick smoke as if there is fog.
In addition.
Beyond that scorching flame or outside the flames, screams and screams of evil are heard overlapping each other.
‘Crazy, what the hell happened.’
The city of nobility, Karnon, was on fire.