44 – The Trial of the Sage
Work is f*cking.
No, it’s the starting point of social life.
“It is not easy.”
I always muttered as I looked at the bubbling beaker.
A comfortable routine of staring at the experiment tools all day long, if it’s definitely comfortable.
There are good colleagues who are idly with me, so I wonder if it’s a fun day in its own way.
“This is not it.”
Yes, this is not… ….
As a former manager of the asset management department of Xiaofang Company, I can’t stand such a dry work life.
Now I need a job that is moderately difficult and gives me a moderate sense of accomplishment…… !
‘If possible, I may be promoted to team leader.’
It’s been a week since I started working again. I’m already going through a job change. Are you going to the guild…… , Is it still not too late?
…… Such agony to this day.
Humanity has always found a way, and I have also found the answer to my work life. If it’s impossible, can you make it possible?
“There is still one step left.”
I said confidently as I entered the laboratory holding a file piled up like a mountain with only one foot.
Seeing that, Shin Hye-young opened her mouth and immediately frowned at her.
“…… No, what is that?”
“How to make a Philosopher’s Stone.”
“…… Haven’t you given up yet? To be honest, I have no confidence.”
After saying that, he hesitantly rubbed her fingers. The appearance of a young lamb who has lost confidence in the arduous work life.
And, within her possession was the means to rescue her from the hollow of her beaker.
“…… Er, what is this Book of the Wise? Dungeon exploration?”
As Shin Hye-yeong reads the plan I prepared, her face gradually turns white. Looking at him, I nodded her head in satisfaction.
The Book of the Wise.
I don’t know the exact function.
The name is known only as a reward for clearing the Imperial Dungeon, 「Trial of the Sage」, But since the dungeon has not yet been raided, no information other than the name is known.
‘However, I can tell. For some reason, it seems to me that if I give Shin Hye-yeong something called the Book of the Sage, she will be able to make the Sage’s Stone.’
It has the same name ‘Sage’, so even a rat’s tail would be helpful.
Thorough intuition…….
No, thorough intuition!
If Hye-Young Shin can’t make a wise man’s stone, she’s determined to make her a wise one!
“Still, this isn’t it, is it? Shall we attack the place where the number of failed attempts is as high as 17?”
“Isn’t your heart pounding?”
“I am not… ….”
“Then, I have prepared the following documents to persuade you.”
I pulled out one of the numerous file folders and handed it to the narrow-eyed witch.
Shin Hye-young sighed deeply, accepted it, and read it slowly.
And then, his expression began to brighten.
“Something is being prepared very thoroughly. To the emergency exit stone, to the defense artifact, to the fortification set… , Was the thing that kept disappearing last week to prepare for this?”
I am not an idiot.
Perhaps.
At the very least, after reading the report on the dungeon exploration that crashed into the Mage’s Tower, I decided that it was possible enough, so I’m taking on the challenge.
She felt a lot of hatred and anger while working with Irene, but at the same time, she was able to learn a lot of information about dungeons and items. It was a bonus to organize the papers briefly and clearly.
This plan I thoroughly prepared using the memories of that time as food!
Even if the attack fails, there is no risk of dying, and the possibility is sufficient!
Shin Hye-young nodded her head slowly as if she had sensed it.
“This way, at least it won’t be dangerous. Surprisingly, the preparation is quite thorough…….”
“…… Surprisingly?”
“Hmmm, then when shall we go to the dungeon? You must also submit your expedition plan before you go… ….”
“Oh, I submitted the documents in advance.”
“…… Yes?”
“And the date of our expedition…… ,”
Shin Hye-young opened her eyes wide and tilted her head with a silly expression. I can’t spit on a smiling face, I announced with a bright smile.
“Tomorrow.”
It will surely be a fantastic expedition.
* * *
Emperor Dungeon, 「Trial of the Sage」
The dungeon’s singularity was that the dungeon’s internal environment changed every time it went on an expedition.
Listening to reports from survivors, it seemed that a new environment was formed by weaving the knowledge and thoughts of the people entering the dungeon.
Still, the capture condition was always the same, ‘survive for 15 days in the dungeon’.
“By the way, didn’t you say you were going to have a sparring match with Mr. Irene on June 10th?”
“Deathmatch, not sparring.”
Shin Hye-young asked while arranging the pretty-designed wizard uniform and the artifacts on her body.
Today’s date is Tuesday, May 25th.
If we safely clear the dungeon, we will be back on Wednesday, June 9th.
And the very next day was the day of the long-awaited death match.
‘The schedule is definitely tight.’
But it’s okay.
“Life is a battle.”
After attacking the dungeon for 15 days, he slays Irene with his sharpened killing instinct. This dungeon expedition is the perfect opportunity to satisfy me, who is lacking in actual combat.
“Again, a perfect plan.”
“Stop talking to yourself and enter now.”
“Yes, I understand.”
After being perfectly prepared, we hardened our faces and took a step towards the dungeon.
To the door shining brightly in gold.
I go into a dungeon in Namyangju that I couldn’t go to even when I was in college empty because I’m so bad, where the cognitive lowering system unfolds!
“GAZaaa!!!!!”
I shouted fiercely to the world and touched the door.
Mulkyong—!
At that moment, when I felt the touch of the slime I had bought for 500 won at a stationery store back in elementary school, my consciousness was blurred.
──A fleeting sense of floating.
[ Explore the target. ]
[ Build a new trial of the sage. ]
[ ── Done ── ]
…… I lifted my tightly closed eyelids, feeling fear and excitement at the same time.
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Then what you see…… ,
Blue sky…….
Houses made of pure white stone…….
Cheeks—I hear the sound of seagulls, and the salty me passes through the tip of my nose.
Crews can be seen lowering anchors and moving cargoes on top of ships entering the pier.
People of all ages walk the streets of the white city.
The clothing and skin color were different, but they had unmistakable human features.
Unexpectedly, the dungeon looks clean and normal…….
“That’s strange.”
“Yes. It’s f*cking weird.”
No matter how diverse the types and types of dungeons are, the environment is such a neat and peaceful port city.
There are only such intelligent beings in the golden dungeon… , That’s why humans come out in units of cities.
Although it was my first time entering the dungeon, I quickly realized how strange it was.
…… I immediately looked at the artifact I had been wearing.
However, illusion and brainwashing detection artifacts do not budge at all. The radar that detects monsters in the dungeon is also unresponsive.
Shin Hye-young also gazes all over the city with bright red eyes, but she only bites her lips and doesn’t say much.
‘…… No, this is a real dungeon?’
If you are living in a city like this, isn’t it too easy to last for 15 days?
An unexpected paradise for those of us who have imagined all kinds of pandemonium.
There must be some trap…….
At that time, Shin Hye-young and I were confused and unable to go anywhere on the street, a woman in priestly clothes suddenly approached us. It feels similar to the outfit Yuhanna wore before.
While tilting our heads, we were ready for battle in preparation for an unexpected event.
The woman saw it, she immediately stopped, and she smiled kindly to anyone who saw her, and she spoke in a calm tone.
“Do you believe in coins?”
“…… What?”
I doubted my ears…….