315. Underwater (6)
[Now, everyone, open the status window.]
Seongjin focused the attention of all party members.
[There was another perk of getting a job change item for the first time on the server. If you look out front here, there will be a temporary discount store opening. Without having to go to the village store, you can immediately purchase items at a low price through the status window.]
[what? I looked carefully, but there was nothing like that before… Sigh!]
A mole engineer gets stepped on by a baby goat and falls on the floor.
[So I chose the most expensive item there. It seems like you only get one chance, so everyone choose carefully.]
Then the silent villains hurriedly opened the status window.
[really! Just like what Seongjin Lee said! There is a store!]
[There are also rare items that are not sold in regular stores! I thought I wouldn’t even be able to see it if it weren’t for the auction house!]
The silent villains who discovered the store shouted with joy. Hard to find items are gathered together, and the price is also 1/10th of that, so where else can you get an opportunity like this!
Even Dexter eagerly searches the store while lying on the floor.
Seongjin looked at the scene happily.
‘Regardless of shame, it’s rewarding to have cleaned up Justitia again.’
Thanks to Owen, who threw away a golden opportunity, all party members now have the same privilege.
Thanks to this, Justitia of Darkness, which was just the size of a bean, has now grown to the size of an adult’s fist.
“Now, take this too, and quickly open the status window.”
Seongjin held out his eye patch and urged Owen.
Unlike other silent villains, Owen did not even think about opening the status window and was looking at Seongjin with a strange expression.
Why not? Coincidentally, a newbie would bring out the item he needed the most. If it were a coincidence, it would be a truly strange coincidence.
“Newbie, why are you buying this eye patch?”
However, despite Owen’s doubts, Seongjin was confident.
“Isn’t it best to discount and buy the most expensive items?”
“… “But why do you do this to me?”
“When I actually bought it, I realized I didn’t really need it. “I bought this with the cash I received from you from the beginning, so just keep it.”
“what? but… … .”
“It has high mental resistance, so it prevents things like nightmares. So, stop talking nonsense and use this from now on. Don’t whine like you did before about why you’re losing your dreams. “It’s annoying even for me to play along with the rhythm.”
“hmm… … .”
Then Owen carefully took the eye patch and lowered his head to play with the rabbit’s black ears.
“… For now, I’ll take it well. Thank you very much. “It happened to be exactly what I needed.”
It was nothing.
Seongjin looked a little smug and raised his nose.
“As expected, looking at it again, it’s a cute eyepatch. “But why did you choose black?”
“uh? just. “That seemed the most plausible?”
In fact, Seongjin didn’t think much about the design of the eye patch. He just picked the one that stood out the most.
Maybe Amelia’s tastes have changed without her knowing it all this time.
“And shouldn’t it be black so it doesn’t get dirty easily? “If you can’t wash your clothes often, there’s no other color that matches it.”
“That’s right. I happen to be in an environment where I can’t do laundry often… … .”
Owen, who spoke awkwardly, looked at Sangjin carefully with new eyes.
“It’s all a coincidence, right? “There’s no way you, newbie, know me.”
“… … .”
“Now that you think about it, it’s really strange? “Why does the more I look at you, the more I feel something familiar?”
Seongjin, who was feeling annoyed for no reason, was secretly trying something different, but Owen looked straight at Seongjin and asked in an unusually serious voice.
“It feels a little strange to ask this now. It’s a newbie. “Have you ever met me in Delcross?”
“… … .”
Seongjin thought for a moment.
It wasn’t that I was trying to hide my identity, but now that I had revealed myself as Mores, it was somewhat of an ambiguous situation.
From what I heard, it doesn’t seem like they had a friendly relationship in the past either.
If I mentioned Mores for no reason, wouldn’t Owen be suspicious of Seongjin’s intentions and stubborn about not accepting the eyepatch?
“well? Maybe we really met. But at least not in my memory.”
So Seongjin decided to quietly pass over this place. It’s not like I’ll be seeing it in Pangea Chronicle for long anyway.
Well, this isn’t a complete lie.
“okay? I see… … .”
Owen had a puzzled look on his face, but he nodded in understanding. And he belatedly opened the status window and started looking around the store.
Of course, when the item list was revealed, his expression suddenly changed and he whistled.
[Hwiyu! Is this really amazing? There are so many good ones that it’s hard to choose what to buy, right?]
[That’s right, Owen! The limited edition potions here will be enough to sustain the land of whatever clan you choose for many years!]
[There are also limited edition weapons that are sold out! The power against the Demon King becomes enormous! Courage is surging!]
Hustle and bustle!
It is truly ironic that the nickname of those guys who make noise with their thoughts is ‘Silent Villain’.
Seongjin, who was looking at the group with satisfaction, suddenly felt a strange feeling as if his vision was being pushed backwards.
It was truly strange. Neither he nor his companions moved from their seats.
‘This… … .’
At the same time, a strange feeling of weakness arose in my body. The reins, which were held tightly in one hand, suddenly lost their strength and felt slack.
Seongjin felt it right away.
‘… That’s it for now.’
Enlightenment came naturally.
That most of what he could do for Owen and the silent villains was over. I know that I won’t have to deal with them anymore for a while.
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And Seongjin’s half-signpost will never lead him here again.
‘Well, it doesn’t really matter anymore?’
If you think about it, Seongjin’s purpose of accessing the Pangea Chronicle has been fulfilled. I helped Owen complete the quest, and ultimately succeeded in getting him to come to the imperial capital.
‘It was quite fun to see the foolishness of those guys, but… … .’
It would be a lie if I said I wasn’t a little disappointed. But Seongjin knew well that it was right to end anything when you felt the time was right.
Anyway, the longer you stay here, the faster the dark Justitia will grow and the sooner you will die.
Also, I didn’t want to face any more boss mobs that seemed strange when they were in front of me.
Wow.
Seongjin took a step forward toward the group and calmly opened his mouth.
[Okay, everyone got their rewards, right? So, let’s end the Theme Dungeon Time Challenge here. From now on, I’ll only focus on safe dungeons like before. okay?]
Did he sense the strange atmosphere contained in those words? The silent villains took their eyes off the store window and looked at Seongjin with serious faces.
[…] … ?]
[No challenge today? Or will it continue to be like that in the future?]
Contrary to its flaccid and sloppy appearance, a group with a rather sharp edge asked with a serious look on its face.
[Lee Seong-jin, you’re not coming anymore?]
[…] … !]
Everyone in the group was startled by that question and rushed towards Seongjin.
[what? Really? Newbie, why all of a sudden? why? why?]
[What’s going on, Seongjin Lee? Has something big happened to you? Or is your status window leading you down a completely new path?]
[What are you talking about out of nowhere? hey! Does it make sense to bring people into a game and then not actually come? huh?]
Owen grabs Seongjin’s neck and shakes him wildly, and Gureub also wraps his long hair around Seongjin’s arm. Even the gentle Hatasu Titi was clutching one of Seongjin’s hoofs.
[Newbie!]
[Lee Seong-jin!]
[Lee Seong-jin! Seongjin Lee!]
The fuss is incomparable to when you look at the special gift shop.
As I looked at all these confusing faces, I realized once again that my role among them was not that small.
Seongjin tried to hide his awkward feeling and answered in a blunt voice.
[wait for a sec. Why is everyone making such a fuss? I’m not saying that this is the end forever. Because you can see it again at any time.]
[but… … .]
[Just because I have achieved my urgent goal for now. Now, I and you all need to focus more on our own work. don’t worry. I will come back later when I have the chance.]
These were not empty words. Because I had that strong feeling for some reason.
Although we will be separated from them for now, the strong relationship once formed will continue in the future.
[So, never do anything dangerous when I’m not around. okay? If I need to conquer a dungeon in the future, I often seek Dexter’s help.]
[Lee Seong-jin… … .]
Then, realizing that Seongjin’s decision could no longer be changed, the group fell silent for a moment.
How much time has passed like that?
[…] right! This is not the end!]
The beautiful ranger, who was sniffling, raised her head and shouted.
[Lee Seong-jin will always be my friend! So believe it! A warrior’s guts never lie!]
There were tears welling up in the eyes of the silent group. No matter what the avatar looks like, his insides are probably shedding hot tears right now, to use the group’s expression.
[We will not forget our leader, who always shined in moments of crisis. Pureblood Mashu Tree, this Hatasu Titi will always remember you, Seongjin Lee.]
The serious shield warrior also seemed resigned, clutching the baby goat’s hoof and declaring in a solemn voice.
[It’s a newbie. No, Seongjin Lee.]
And Owen.
With an unusually serious expression on his face, the guy repeated the same thing over and over as if he was making a promise to himself.
[You said you live in the ecliptic, right? I’m waiting for you. okay? When I return to Delcross this time, I will definitely find you!]
Uh, well? How about… … .
Seongjin thought with a shocked face.
‘There’s no need to go out of your way to look for the wrong place. ‘I’ll be in the imperial palace anyway.’
Of course, even if I meet him, I have no intention of revealing my identity.
Perhaps Owen’s search for newbies will become a never-ending search.
[Then Dexter, please take good care of these guys in the future. Now you are the only one who can create a proper strategy. Because you can always trust the strategy you created.]
[Uh, uh… … .]
Let’s even say hello to the mole standing blankly holding the goggles –
Crackling.
As if I had been waiting, noise appeared in my vision and I suddenly began to feel drowsy.
This phenomenon occurred every time I closed the connection. But Seongjin intuitively knew that this time it felt a little different.
Perhaps Oracle’s milestone was the decision to completely expel Seongjin from the Pangea Chronicle.
[Lee Seong-jin… … !]
At the same time, the group’s presence began to fade.
No, maybe it’s just Seongjin’s vibe that feels that way, but what’s actually blurring is Seongjin’s own avatar.
[Keep this in mind. Everyone, don’t ever think of challenging A or S ranks without me. okay?]
Finally, Seongjin gave another request and smiled brightly at the group.
[It was fun so far. see you later!]
Hwiik.
At the same time, consciousness is suddenly pushed away, and the world of Pangea Chronicle becomes far away.
[Connection terminated. The deletion of the guest ID has been confirmed.]
and.
One after another, a soft electronic sound was heard faintly in my ears.
[The existence of a unique ID has been confirmed. In accordance with the emergency protocol regarding ‘Code Zero’, IDs are temporarily frozen… … .]
* * *
〚Guest ID !N;3$$ti0m@. The connection is terminated.〛
Gurreub-lab-gurreub Bi-keul-leub opened his eyes in reality, feeling tears overflowing from his intestines.
‘… … .’
Degurrr-
When I turn the largest pupil in the back of my head and look around, what comes into view is my hometown, devastated as always.
The sky turned red like blood after the Demon King descended, and the black earth was covered with turbid mud.
‘Someday, I will see Lee Seong-jin again. A warrior’s intestines never tell lies.’
After contemplating his emotional turmoil for a moment, he immediately raised his heavy body from where it had been lying.
Kurrrrrr-
Then the mud stirred by hundreds of feet shook, and a dizzying commotion arose in the humid air.
‘So, I believe in the destiny ahead of us and will silently continue the warrior’s mission.’
It is the mission of the one who has the most legs among those who survived and the one who leads them all with the hottest intestines.
Gurreub-keul-lab Gurreup Bi-keul-leub resolutely opened the inventory. Now it was time to reorganize the power of myself and my colleagues with the weapons brought from the Pangea Chronicle.
* * *
〚Guest ID #A&**d#!#. The connection is terminated.〛
As soon as Hatasu Titi opened his eyes, he realized that his henchman was staring at him from the side.
“… “What’s going on?”
Creak-
When the long body stands up, the joints that have not moved for a long time crumple and make a stiff friction sound.
“Sorry to disturb your rest, Hatasu Titi. “I had no choice but to come to see you because an urgent meeting of elders was being held.”
“A council of elders? “At this hour?”
“yes. “It is said to be a request from Yanara Tale, the head of the Barum Trees.”
Yanara Taleh is his long-time political enemy. Lately, no matter what efforts they have made, they are ignoring some of the elders and are becoming more and more arrogant day by day.
Hatasu Titi frowned.
“Do you mean to hold a meeting and look at it before reviewing the appropriateness of the request? Now the authority of the Council of Elders has fallen to the ground.”
Why not?
The ‘oldest tree’ that once led the clan has now lost all of its former wisdom. All that is left to him now are the twigs shaking loosely and the faint thoughts that occasionally escape as if they were the sound of the wind.
[If you can’t turn it back, at least I hope your heart is at peace… … .]
I couldn’t rely on him anymore.
So what should we do? Even though it’s cumbersome, you have no choice but to move your body yourself.
“let’s go. “Now is the time to put an end to the political war with the Barum trees.”
“That means… … .”
“okay. Put everything I brought on the cart, leaving nothing behind. Now the elders of the clan will know in detail which of us is contributing the most to the clan.”
Hwiik.
Hatasu Titi, wearing a briar crown, wrapped her golden-brown cloak around her and strode her long legs.
“And in the end, the one who will inherit the [key] to the clan will be none other than me, Hatasu Titi!”
* * *
And the southernmost part of the continent, the Southern Front Delcross camp.
〚Guest ID Qr#^^E&. The connection is terminated.〛
Another guest ID user returned to reality.
But instead of opening his eyes right away like he always did, Owen stirred for a moment and then fell back to sleep.
My first proper sleep in years. How could one not be helplessly dragged along?
“Lowering. “Did you cough?”
After a while, the tent is lifted and Alicia carefully comes inside.
Normally, it would be time to wake up early and warm up outside the barracks. Strangely, the quiet prince became concerned and came to check.
“… … ?”
And what Alicia found was Prince Owen, asleep on the bed, oblivious to the world.
A strange black cloth, which I had never seen before, was covered awkwardly on his forehead, and he didn’t even move even when she walked right next to him.
It was absolutely impossible for the prince, who was a skilled Auror user, to allow the presence of another person so close to him.
“… Lowering?”
At first, Alicia was secretly worried that she might be unwell.
However, upon closer examination, the prince was sleeping more comfortably than ever before. This is a very rare sight for someone who often suffers from nightmares.
‘What should I do with this? You said earlier today that you had business with the Volanta tribe… … .’
However, after thinking for a moment, Alicia decided to let the prince rest a little longer.
“… Hmm. Newbie… … .”
The prince mumbles something unintelligible in his sleep for a moment and then exhales evenly.
Alicia looked at him for a moment and then quietly left the tent.
And to prevent the slightest bit of sunlight from coming in, I carefully covered the entrance with a windbreak.
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