◈ 072. [Free Exploration] North of Outer Fortress
3 days later.
Evangeline’s injuries have healed. The cross family’s cavalry spear and shield, which had low durability, were also repaired.
Damian’s eyes were also almost healed. I returned the SSR grade horse gun Black Queen to Damian.
Only my left arm is still in a cast. I wish I could get well soon like these strong guys.
[STAGE 4]
– Until start: 7 days
One week left until the start of the next stage.
It would be okay to take a few more days off to fully focus on free exploration, but the days remaining until the start of the stage gradually became a pressure.
Next stage information is required.
So I decided to go on a free exploration today.
A party was called, and all party members arrived at the mansion in the morning before noon. I looked at their faces.
Lucas, Evangeline, Jupiter and Damian.
Now, each person has finished arming themselves skillfully, and my main party has all gathered.
“I don’t know if everyone has had a good rest these days.”
Making eye contact with each other, I smiled.
“I’m sorry for being such a vicious boss, but it’s time to sortie again.”
“… … .”
But, why?
Evangeline couldn’t make eye contact with me and looked away. what.
“Why is that, Evangeline? What are you complaining about?”
“… … .”
When I asked as I moved forward, Evangeline stepped back, continuing to avert her gaze.
“No, something… … I’m shy… … .”
“… … ok?”
no. what’s embarrassing, what
Now that it’s the same party? Or because of the fact that we risked our lives together to fight the golem? Or because you told me all about your parents?
“What? what? what?”
“Oh, okay, get out of the way! Hurry up and finish the briefing and leave.”
Evangeline lost her temper and pushed me back.
I was speechless and let out a gasp. Damn, you should be able to get inside a puberty kid.
And when I looked away, Damian couldn’t even make eye contact with me. Why is he like this again? Are your eyes all right?
“me too… … something cool lol… … .”
“What else are you… … ?”
Damian didn’t answer and scratched the back of his head. Is it because you went to the hospital? What? Why are you all like this?
“Hoo-oh.”
Seeing us like that, Jupiter made a strange sound. I turned my head away.
“What, Jupiter? If you have any business, tell me right away.”
“No, it is nothing. Hall hall.”
Jupiter covered his mouth and smiled.
“What is the old man going to do with the young people?”
“Everyday is a home life, but what… … .”
I sighed and looked back at the last party member.
“You’re the only one fine at this party, Lucas.”
“Take it for granted, lord.”
Lucas smiled softly.
“You can always trust me.”
After all, he is the main character we can trust. I did a high-five with Lucas like that. match!
“Come on, the chatter is over! It’s dungeon exploration time.”
I clapped my hands, set the mood, and continued.
“The free exploration area to go this time is the ‘North of the Outer City’ in District 3. You will be exploring in a straight line above the northern wall of the Lake Kingdom.”
I recalled District 3, which I had explored numerous times in the game.
“There is no particular gimmick. The composition of the dungeon is only one long hallway. You just have to move forward while fighting the monster cubs honestly.”
force versus force.
It’s the end if you keep moving forward while defeating the monsters that keep appearing.
District 3 is the simplest configuration among all districts.
“It won’t take that long. Let’s aim to return before evening.”
I looked around the party members.
“Any questions?”
Everyone just stared at me and checked their equipment.
I nodded heavily.
“Okay, let’s go!”
[Teleport Gate]
– Please select a destination.
> Lakeside ferry
> Dry Drainage
> Hidden Back Alley
> North of the Outer Fortress (New!)
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After activating the teleport gate and opening the road to the north of the outer castle, I was the first to jump inside.
Flash-!
A familiar flash of light enveloped me.
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[Now Loading… … Teleporting.]
[Tip – You can re-explore areas that have already been cleared. Divide the sub party into several zones and try to level up!]
No, don’t you have to have a sub party to send it, damn tip, you son of a bitch!
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After passing through the teleport gate, we arrived at the safe zone in front of Area 3.
wheein-
A watchtower on top of a tall castle wall. This place overlooks the panoramic view of the Lake Kingdom.
Looking at the distant Lake Kingdom, the party members swallowed dry saliva in unison. I chinned toward the castle wall.
“Go right away.”
Go down the watchtower and step on top of the castle wall.
T-ring!
[District 3: North of the Outer Fortress]
– Clear progress: normal room 0/1 boss room 0/1
– Obtained treasure chest: 0/2
The information of this exploration area appeared on the system window.
Compared to the dungeons of the past, it is a very simple composition. One normal monster room. One boss room. There are only two boxes.
‘As much as there is no special gimmick, it’s honestly tough.’
There may be variations depending on which monsters appear, but it is a dungeon where the body has to suffer.
One normal room is in the form of a road all the way, so you have to go straight without a break. Because the monsters are pouring out without a break.
‘So, what is the monster army this time… … .’
In front of me swallowing dry saliva, large stone statues made of rocks flew in and sat down.
Kugu Palace-!
The stone statues on the left and right of the huge castle wall all lit up their red eyes. I called out their names.
“Gargoyles!”
Sure enough, as predicted, flying monsters appeared!
[North of Outer City – Room 1]
– Annihilate the enemy!
– Lv.12 Rock Gargoyle: 8
Because it was a map where monsters continued to appear, the wave number was displayed.
“Come on, it’s a quick move! They will keep coming, and as time drags on, only we get tired.”
When the monsters appeared, all party members prepared for battle.
Lucas raised a longsword, Evangeline raised a lance and shield, and Damian raised a horse gun.
Jupiter also floated a magic crystal ball over his shoulder.
I also took out a short magic wand from my inside pocket. The new equipment I got this time is the ‘Maestro’.
I shouted, pushing the maestro forward.
“Break through at full speed!”
“Honorable name!”
Our party of 5 started running forward at once.
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There are two types of flying monster corps that appear in the beginning.
First is the Wyvern.
It is a monster commonly referred to as a flying dragon.
Although a dragon is included in the name, it is not an actual dragon species, and is more like a degenerated form of a dragon.
Their intelligence is low, and of course they cannot use the powers unique to dragons.
But even if it rots, it’s Junchi. Although genetically a direct descendant of dragons, it has very high magic resistance.
The pampered wizard party was well raised, but the feeling of collapse when the enemy Wyvern Corps appeared… … .
In addition, as if imitating a dragon, it shoots fireballs from its mouth. The flying monster even had a ranged attack ability.
Instead, it has low physical defense.
If you are faithfully equipped with an anti-aircraft net such as a bow and a ballista, you can say that even though it is difficult, you can manage to get rid of them.
Next, the second legion of flying monsters.
This is the gargoyle I met on this stage.
These guys have the exact opposite properties of wyverns.
Because they are statues whose bodies are made of stone or iron, their physical defense is quite high. Instead, the magic defense is at the level of a sheet of paper.
And there is no ranged attack ability. With the weapon in hand, he unconditionally tries only hand-to-hand combat.
While the front troops defended with their bodies, the back line wizards and artifacts were the ones who had to work hard to get rid of them.
In other words,
“As expected, the magician is the flower of the battlefield! The heart of the war! You can say that you are the owner of the bonus salary, this is-!”
… … It means that Jupiter is playing the bow again.
Along with Jupiter’s exultant cry, lightning fell from the sky.
Flash-!
Kugoong! Kugoogu Palace… … !
Every time lightning strikes in the air, gargoyles fall and are smashed.
Even though the gargoyles are hard, Lucas and Evangeline can easily break their bodies.
However, the efficiency of Jupiter, a wide-area wizard, was on a different level.
While the two knights stopped the rushing gargoyles, Jupiter hurled thunderbolts and fried them.
What experience event is this?
‘Well, that’s why we pay expensive money to raise wizards.’
In this world, wizards are no different from strategic weapons.
That’s how expensive the ransom is, and they’re paying enough. I don’t like being fussy.
“Yeah… … .”
At that time, Damian, who was restless because he had nothing to do, asked me a small question.
“Is there anything I can do to help, Prince… … ?”
“no. Don’t think like that, let’s take it easy.”
You’re not blind either. My left arm is still less healed.
“I hope we don’t have to go out today.”
It was an honest feeling. If you don’t have to step out, it’s better to stay quiet.
‘In the first place, our party members who are currently fighting are two SSR-class knights and SR-class wide-area wizards.’
Besides, everyone has finished their 2nd job transfer.
It is a luxurious composition that is undeserved for exploration of zone 3.
“If we can carry it on our backs, we, the wounded, should comfortably follow.”
“still… … .”
Damian wiggled his fingers holding the horse gun.
I smiled at Damian like that.
“You are my final line of deterrence.”
“… … !”
“Don’t be impatient, just move according to my instructions at the moment you need it. got it?”
Damian nodded his head broadly.
“Yes, Prince!”
Anyway, thanks to Jupiter’s great performance, he succeeded in breaking through the normal room with ease.
Even though she’s an eccentric grandma, she’s sure of her skills.
Past the remnants of the gargoyles with white flags, walk along the road that stretches along the top of the castle for quite some time.
“Arrival.”
We arrived at the wall just above the northern gate.
Ahead of us is a large metal door. Once inside, there will be a passage that leads down to the main gate under the castle wall.
“Now, this is the boss room.”
After a short maintenance period.
With a grin, I pushed open the door to the boss room.
“Let’s try leaving work early today!”
Kugoogu Palace-
The door opened with a heavy sound.
And inside the boss room… … .
[North of Outer Fortress – Boss Room]
– Defeat the boss!
– Lv.30 Golden Gargoyle <Centurion Merlon>
A huge gargoyle stood there, clad in armor that glittered like it was made of gold.
“Oh oh… … .”
golden gargoyles.
According to the setting, it is a gargoyle that was decorated in the palace of the Lake Kingdom, and its abilities are low compared to other bosses, but… … Befitting its expensive appearance, it drops a lot of items.
“Okay, let’s try some delicious items! Everyone, prepare for battle!”
The moment I cried out like that.
Taat!
Jupiter suddenly opened his arms and started running towards the golden gargoyle.
“… … ?”
At Jupiter’s sudden action, I just blinked my eyes.
Jupiter?
what are you doing now
