Episode 179
50. Heir to the Throne (3)
A weekend like any other vacation.
It was 7 o’clock because the days were shorter, but the sky was still dark.
The only people walking around now are the people who run the shops or the students who are diligent in their training.
Even though it was early, we were all gathered in the South Terrier’s square without missing a single one.
Rather, the president and vice president of the Flex club, the predecessor of the Illuminati, were relatively late.
“Sorry, I overslept.”
“I was late to wake up Sanwoo… … .”
“You’re only three minutes late, aren’t you? Being three minutes late for an appointment is the privilege of a high-ranking person.”
“This child, if you can’t even speak.”
The tense atmosphere was relieved by eating light jokes.
Everyone is not expressing their feelings, but their expressions don’t seem very comfortable.
Even Illyana, who is usually blunt, wiggle her fingers or organize her outfit.
It was enough to show a glimpse of impatience.
In the case of Taehoon, who is a style that shows all the tension on his face, Illyana is like that.
His face was as white as if he was being dragged to some kind of slaughterhouse.
‘It’s natural to be nervous. It’s a succubus queen.’
It’s not a goofy monster.
Among the real demons, which are also known to be tricky, ‘Queen’ is the culmination of the entire succubus.
Even if they were going to be in the second year soon, it was unavoidable for students who were only in the first year.
Not only that.
Even senior Lorna Aztel, one of the greatest strengths, has left the expedition.
Due to the special status of Lorna, it was because they did not know what would happen if they entered the barrier made of imaginary space.
What if something happened to the altar of space-time, which was the cause of all things, by rushing to accompany it?
That was a big problem.
it is unavoidable
“First, take one of these each.”
I gave the bracelets made in Crystal Forge to the 8 members who had gathered.
“what is this?”
To Soyoung, who expressed her doubts, I gave a simple and clear answer.
“Equipment that makes a succubus physically slicable.”
I don’t know what the principle is.
Disrupting the flow of magic for a moment to prevent physical attacks from escaping?
Because I was the old man, not the old man or the old man.
“If I have one of these, I can hunt without difficulty.”
Byron said with his sharp teeth gleaming.
“And each of us has two bottles of this potion. It cannot be damaged, so handle it with care.”
Afterwards, Iliana’s special silent potion was also distributed.
The duration of the effect is 1 hour each. It was plenty of time to attack the dungeon.
Everyone shakes the glass bottle every once in a while, wondering if the pink liquid is strange.
“It looks a bit gritty to eat.”
“I think it’s strawberry milk.”
Equipment distribution is now complete. I pushed the personnel and moved further south.
That’s how you enter the ‘South Forest’, which is adjacent to the living space of the South Terrier.
In an instant, the atmosphere of the air itself changed. Even though it is a space full of forest, the air is not clear and heavy.
“… … Ugh.”
Especially in this part, Illyana, who is much more sensitive, frowned.
“The magic is too thick and cohesive.”
In any forest, if a monster appears, there is magic.
This is because Magi is not just the power of the Demon King, but a kind of energy-like concept.
However, here, the magi of the forest south of the South Terrier cannot be compared to the basalt forest where Artels live.
Because of that, there are a lot of dungeons that haven’t been reported yet.
A ‘hard mode’ area where field monsters differ from normal monsters in terms of strength.
That is why the succubus queen Amodea is also entrusting her body here.
The attack of the succubus was also caused by the magic of this forest overflowing into the living quarters of the South Terrier.
“It is full of ominous energy. Just standing still makes me feel bad.”
“Is that enough? I don’t know.”
“Perhaps the Sanwoo seems to have some immunity to that kind of thing. You feel Magi, but don’t you think of Magi as ‘ominous’?”
“It makes sense.”
Obviously, when I first met Incubus Nabe, I didn’t feel any repulsion.
Is this also my unique character, the fragment of chaos that the Demon King is talking about?
“So, where should I go to the dream garden?”
“Come out a little bit further.”
jacuzzi.
It hurts the grass and goes deeper.
The morning sun shone, but he could not penetrate the forest that became denser as he went on.
how far did you walk
“Are you on the right track? Why do they seem to be going around the same place?”
“No, it’s slightly different. The magic is getting darker.”
“Illiana, are you okay?”
“… … it’s okay. how much it can withstand. I feel bad.”
Around the time Taehoon was helping Illyana, who had a bad complexion, and Byron sniffed and sensed the change in the forest.
“There it is.”
I pointed my finger at the castle that appeared in the distance.
A spire with a triangular roof rising out of nowhere. And the ancient fortress wall that surrounds it comes into view.
It is a beautiful castle that looks like a castle from a fairy tale.
Should I say that it feels like a noble princess is waiting for a hero while sleeping?
But there is no princess there.
Because only the succubus queen, an evil demon who only lusts for vitality, takes its place.
I said as I pulled out the yam that I had wrapped around my waist.
“That’s the succubus queen’s nest.”
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Even players didn’t know much about the succubus queen Amodea, especially the dungeon in which she was located, the Garden of Dreams.
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Most of the castle structures, records and gimmicks left there.In addition, I only vaguely guess from the description of the items of the Queen’s vassals.
However, the background to being treated as a love affair among users was as follows.
Originally, it was the palace of the ancient kingdom that flourished on Paradise Island long before the Demon King woke up.
One day, Amodea came, seized the king and devoured the entire kingdom.
In the process, the only force that resisted Amodea was the vassal group led by the king’s wife, Princess Titania.
Of course, they were a weak force, and they alone could not stand against the succubus queen Amodea.
A bittersweet setting in which the kingdom was destroyed as it was.
Therefore, the first monsters you will encounter in this dungeon are those who were residents of the former kingdom.
“But the door is closed?”
“Of course it is closed. The succubus queen is not an idiot, and will she welcome her subjugation squad right away?”
Like the epic dungeon in the second half of Dream Garden, the interior is very complex and diverse.
The volume itself was different from the grudge Seorin underground village, which was just a village buried underground.
Right now, the stairs themselves were on the 4th floor.
It was literally a dream garden, decorated with different themes for each floor.
“That’s right.”
“Then how are you going to get in?”
“Originally, I had to unlock it with a special key… … For some reason, I can’t find it right now.”
To go into the dream of the victim who was first attacked by Amodea and collect the ‘dream fragments’.
If you collect the fragments of the dream from the dreams of all five victims, you can combine them into the key of the dream.
The key to this dream was able to open the door to the dream garden.
In other words, at the present time when no victims have occurred, let alone the key to the dream, even fragments were not available.
“Then what?! You can’t go in!”
“Hey, have you seen this once or twice? Then there must be a secret passage.”
George, who has seen how I’ve been solving problems, snapped his fingers.
In this case, the rule of thumb was to use a bug to break through.
Seo Dang Gae also said that he sang the good months in three years, but George seemed to have perfectly analyzed my behavioral patterns.
But this time, things are a little different.
“I’m sorry, but that’s not it.”
“… … ??”
“The Dream Garden is not just a castle. It’s a kind of amusement park that the succubus queen has maintained for over a hundred years.”
A castle in a kingdom where Paradise Island was all of its territory. So, while it was beautiful, it could never be called magnificent.
one.
Amodea used her power as a dreamer and reborn as a huge space with 4 floors.
A castle is just a decorated entrance to the physical world.
The real succubus queen’s territory is the ‘imaginary space’ based on this castle.
“That means you can’t enter the Queen’s territory with physical access.”
If I remember correctly, you can use one of the glitching techniques, ‘jump climbing’, to get inside.
You can only see the courtyard, which has been neglected for a long time and is in ruins, and you will not be able to actually meet Amodea.
“That’s why I called Nabe the Joker.”
I quickly manipulated the status window and called the Incubus.
“I was waiting… … .”
A demon boy waving his green wings and exiting the gate.
Human power cannot open the door of a hidden dungeon. But what if the power of the same demon, also of a dreamer?
“great. Nabe, open the door.”
“yes… … .”
Nabe walks towards the tightly closed castle gate.
As if breaking through an invisible water barrier, ripples in the air.
rattle. hey hey-
The door that seemed like it wouldn’t even budge opened wide and swung open.
“come here!!!!”
After making a roaring sound, a group of bats sleeping inside are startled and run away.
And the real ‘Queen’s Territory’ unfolded.
It was a beautiful garden full of bright trees and flowers, and golden fruit bats flying around.
“Wow!”
“… … !!”
Forgetting the fact that this is the real succubus territory, everyone is captivated and exclaims in admiration.
While everyone’s eyes are sold out.
I exchanged glances with Nabe lightly.
‘Eat it deliciously.’
‘thank you… … !’
Nabe nodded in emotion, and then slowly disappeared through the trees.
I casually strolled through the gardens, looking around.
At that moment, an old-looking old man approached slowly.
Dressed in a gothic-style suit. A red bow tie tied around the collar of a white shirt is old-fashioned.
“Oh, it’s been a long time since you’ve arrived. Nice to meet you.”
“oh… … ! Oh, hello!”
So-young, who was staring blankly at the garden, answered in surprise.
The old man smiled softly and politely bowed his head.
“My name is Frederick Albrech, who is in charge of the Garden of Life. As a gardener, I manage other gardeners.”
A demeanor and impression that does not feel hostile at all.
It was enough to dilute the vigilance of the expedition members.
“Would you like to take a tour of the garden?”
“yes! like!”
No matter how harmless it may seem, it is certain that once it has entered the territory of the Succubus Queen.
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My party and I even accepted Frederick’s offer.Is it really the territory of the Succubus Queen?
Even though she was still a beginner, her influence was shaking the minds of flying and crawling children.
But I know all too well what the gimmick that Frederick gardener is in charge of here.
What is the plot behind that insidious mind?
‘I’d rather give a shock once, it would be better to develop mental resistance.’
So, I decided not to stop them.
It’s better than getting hit in the back of the head for nothing. It would be better to make it clear now.
Instead, he stepped back a little and grabbed Byron, who looked fine.
“Get ready.”
“What do you mean?”
“There is going to be a fight soon. Try not to kill as much as possible, and just focus on subduing them.”
“In this peaceful space? Other than that powerless old man, where did the succubus and his family go?”
“The royal family is over there. That gardener.”
“You mean that old man? Ummm, I don’t feel the magic separately.”
Whoops.
He’s still a long way off.
It wasn’t just that I was attracted to it, but it was the same thing that was affected by the space.
I shook my head, re-emphasizing Byron’s must-haves.
“done. After a while, you’ll know what I meant. Don’t completely kill whatever comes out.”
“Well… … I got it.”
That moment.
Frederick, who was leading the party, stopped. The place he stood was empty, with no trees or flowers.
“Now, this is the most beautiful orchard in our garden.”
“what… … . There are no trees for an orchard, right?”
Camila, who felt puzzled, asked.
The gardener Frederick answered, holding her arm tightly.
“Why not?”
“yes?”
“You will be a tree to take care of here.”
beckon. Duck-!
that last word.
Tree trunks protruding from the ground began to attack the party.