MEMORIZE Chapter 546

00546 To the Steel Mountains! ————————————————– ———————-=

Time passed like an arrow, and before we knew it, the last night before departure had arrived.

The clan house was quiet. Just yesterday there was a lot of buzz about equipment needing to be replaced and re-checking what was prepared, but today it’s really quiet. Since it is the day before departure, I think everyone will spend their last night in their own way.

Just like me.

“Marya. ah.”

“Oh~.”

Marr, sitting on the desk, blinked brightly and opened his mouth slightly. When I put one of the essences from her store into it, she started to slowly savor the essence, her dry plump cheeks puffing out. Mumbling. You eat well.

Eventually, Marr moves his neck and points out the remaining essences with twinkling eyes.

“Wow… . Daddy daddy. What’s this?”

“why? “Is it delicious?”

“huh! It tastes really amazing. “It feels like I can taste the stars floating in the night sky.”

“haha. “It’s a star.”

I laughed lightly at Mar’s words, but inside I was a little impressed. She had felt it before, but Mar’s expression was quite accurate. no. Not to a significant degree, but to a frightening degree.

The essence that was just fed to Mar was named Beatrice Stella, and it was one of the castles in the Mountain Range where the dragon sleeps. After a maturation period of 100 years, seven flowers bloomed in the land imbued with the blessings of the stars, and it was the very precious essence that could be found in the pistils of those flowers.

Efficacy can slightly increase the potential when taken, but there is a limitation in that it is only the potential that still has room for development. In other words, if all potential is developed, the effect cannot be seen.

So I fed it to Mar. Marr is currently growing like a storm to the point where it can be considered terrifying.

After a while, Mar licked his lips and picked up another bottle of purified water. I was the flagship. The efficacy of Beatrice Stella does not allow duplication.

So, just as I was trying to quickly stop him, I had no choice but to stop suddenly.

For a moment, Mar, who had picked up the essence, stretched out his arm in front of me. Through the cracks of the hand, which is closed like a small egg, energy as bright as starlight flows out.

… Are you telling me to eat now?

“Dad. Ah~.”

“Marya. Dad can’t eat this. Even if he eats it, he won’t get much benefit from it.”

“Hyoogwa? Ugh~. Still, ahhh~.”

“… … .”

Mar opens his eyes wide. But soon it shakes its head, pricks its small, pointed ears, and looks at me with expectant eyes.

I was worried for a moment. Should I eat this or not?

I glance at one side of the desk and see 5 remaining essences.

– Just eat it. Her daughter is giving it to her and she’s going to refuse it?

It was then. When I was in a deep conflict inside, Hwajeong of my heart spoke to me.

I exclaimed with joy in my heart.

‘wealth… .’

– kill!

‘… … .’

– I will definitely kill you!

Hwajeong’s voice literally contained the will to kill at all costs. Then the memory of my old face almost being burned came to mind, and I calmed down. It’s the day before the departure of the Steel Mountains, so I can’t die in an awkward manner.

– … But he doesn’t really say it. The man is a little creepy.

‘huh? what? ‘What did you just say?’

– Oh, that’s it! You stubborn bastard. Okay, so let’s eat quickly. There is a reason for each of the Fairy Queen’s actions. And right now, I feel like I’m missing 1 or 2 points, but are you in a position to pick this or that? You have to grasp at straws!

‘… ‘Is there a reason for the action?’

Hwajeong said angrily. I didn’t really understand why he was angry or what he was saying, but I was able to make a decision soon anyway.

okay. Isn’t it an individual achievement anyway? Or you can just think of it as personal greed. As Hwajeong said, I was not in a position to nitpick about this and that.

After thinking that, I finally took the essence that Mar offered me and drank it.

『I take Beatrice Stella.』

“oh.”

I touched my mouth slightly. This is because the moment I soaked in the essence, a bright texture suddenly filled my mouth. At the same time, you can even feel the bouncing texture. indeed. Is this why Mar is said to be like a star?

“Wow. Wow.”

Was it really that good that I drank purified water? Marr burst out laughing and stretched out her arms. It means to hug you.

I soon put my hand between my armpits and felt that it was noticeably heavier than before. Oh my. Has he grown again?

After a while.

I held him in my arms and patted his back for a while, and after a long time he said, “Ugh.” I heard a yawn. When she lowered her gaze, she saw Mar rubbing her eyes with a slightly sleepy look on her face. Come to think of it, it was long past time to fall asleep.

“Marya. “Shall we sleep?”

“Ugh. “I don’t want to get my nose done yet.”

“But you look sleepy? Don’t do that, let’s just sleep in daddy’s bed. look. “Yumi and Dodo are sleeping over there, right?”

“I don’t like it. “I will continue to be by your side today.”

I pointed to the two spirits sleeping peacefully on the bed. However, Mar shook his head vigorously even while yawning repeatedly. Instead, she snuggled deeper into my arms and even grabbed my collar with her fern-like hands. As if I would never let it go like this.

I tilted my head. Because I felt a slight but subtle feeling. Mar has never once disobeyed me. I would say she never actually expressed that she didn’t like it.

But just now, for the first time since he was born, he clearly expressed his intention to refuse.

As I stared at him, wondering what might happen, Mar slowly raised his head and made eye contact with me. Her eyelids were already half-covered, as if she couldn’t withstand the rushing water. But still, both eyes are staring straight at me.

Eventually, the two cute ears drooped and Marga sullenly opened her mouth.

“Daddy.”

“huh?”

“Tomorrow… . Are you going again?”

“… … .”

I was silent for a moment. Just in case, Marr also knew.

There’s no way you wouldn’t know. Since returning to Monica, almost all clan members have been busy preparing. Still, I didn’t know about it because he didn’t show it, but it seems he somehow brought it up the day before.

Actually, it’s not the first time I’ve been away for such a long time.

But today, strangely enough, the word “again” bothers me.

“I wish Dad didn’t go… .”

Marr muttered in a low voice as if she were talking to herself, but I heard it clearly in my ears.

There was an awkward silence for a moment.

I opened my mouth quietly.

“I’m sorry.”

“… no. I’m sorry for complaining. dad.”

Marr probably knew there was nothing he could do, so he immediately apologized.

Even though I felt a little strange, I continued to rub Mar’s back. Soon, after a long time, Mar’s head bowed and the sound of her even breathing flowed out.

After confirming that Mar was asleep, I let out a long sigh and looked out the window.

Before I knew it, the day had become infinitely dark.

*

next day.

The morning dawned. The sky was clear without a single cloud, as if to celebrate the Southern Expedition’s departure for the Steel Mountains today.

Murmur. Murmur.

Monica’s south gate was already crowded with users from all over. Users participating in today’s strategy. Users who could not participate but came to cheer on their fellow clan members. Or users who simply came to watch the departure, etc.

“It’s the Mercenary Clan! “The Mercenary Clan has arrived!”

“oh? “Where are you?”

The same was true for the Mercantile Clan, which was just leaving the south gate.

“You just have to stop here to see me off. From here, only participating clans can enter.”

“yes. Then clan lord. “We will watch you leave here.”

“All right. Then please take good care of the clan while I am gone. User Seungwoo Cho.”

“ha ha ha. Don’t worry about that, just bring back the Clan Lord. With everyone. Well, it’s still the Steel Mountains. “I will understand if you get slightly injured in one or two places.”

When Jo Seung-woo gave a joke with a friendly smile, Kim Soo-hyun let out a bland laugh. Behind Jo Seung-woo, there were about thirty clan members standing with all kinds of faces.

Among them, Cha Hee-young was the most outstanding. She kept staring at Anhyun with wide-open eyes. Perhaps because she felt Cha Hee-young’s gaze, Ahn Hyeon scratched her cheek and cleared her throat. What really happened between the two?

“Please come back safely. “There’s always only one thing I can say.”

Lee Man-seong also coughed slightly and received Cho Seung-woo’s words. Kim Soo-hyun turned around for a moment and nodded his head calmly.

“I won’t say goodbye. We shared enough this morning, and we’ll all be back anyway. “It’s just the same as always.”

“I hope so.”

“Well, it looks like we’re almost here, so let’s hurry. “It wouldn’t be such a shame if the best vanguard unit was late to gather.”

“… … .”

Lee Man-seong quietly closed his eyes without saying anything.

With that, Kim Soo-hyun immediately turned around and walked towards the southern expedition’s assembly area. 30 clan members began to quietly follow behind them.

No one opened their mouths. Those who are leaving are leaving, and those who are staying are just watching.

The southern expedition’s gathering point is right in front of the castle gate. Users who cannot participate will not be able to leave the castle gate. Because there were so many participants, this was to prepare for any unexpected interference and to determine the exact number of people.

Perhaps the mercenary was a little late, but there were already thousands of users gathered at the gathering point.

However, the gathering place was not as crowded as expected. As recorded in the previous summons, the participating clans each found a place and gathered together. It was a part where we could get a glimpse of Han So-young’s commanding authority.

Soon, when the Mercenary Clan, led by Kim Soo-hyun, entered the assembly area, a woman quickly came out to greet them. Judging by the symbol on her chest, she was a member of the Istantel Low Clan.

“I am joining the Mercantile Clan. There are 31 members in total.”

“yes. Has confirmed. “You know the deployment unit, right?”

As the woman quickly opened her mouth while scanning everyone, Kim Soo-hyun lightly nodded his head.

“You can just go straight forward from the central unit.”

The woman who said that immediately looked around the gathering area and chanted a voice amplification spell.

– 31 Mercenary Clan. Participation has been confirmed. Going in now.

At that moment, the users gathered in the center split to the left and right, almost like a miracle of Moses, opening a path for the Mercenary to pass through.

Kim Soo-hyun slowly walked inside and soon saw a woman standing quietly in the center. The woman wearing jet-black armor and a red cape was none other than Han So-young, the ‘commander of the battlefield.’

Han So-young stood facing Kim Soo-hyun with an expressionless face. Kim Soo-hyun stopped walking for a moment.

“It’s a little late. “It’s the same city, but you don’t deserve it.”

“no. Not at all. She actually came 10 minutes early. “The other clans gathered very early.”

“Is everyone already gathered? Then let’s go… .”

“Now we just need one more clan to come. “I plan to leave as soon as I arrive.”

It was then.

– 215 members of the Koranic Association. Participation has been confirmed. Going in now.

The woman’s voice rang out earlier, and a bit of confusion arose in the rear. Redeployment takes place with the participation of the Koran Coalition, which is in charge of the rear.

This brought together all the clans participating in the southern expedition.

Soon, Kim Soo-hyun and Han So-young, who were looking at each other, nodded at the same time.

Han So-young opened her mouth immediately after memorizing the spell.

– 10 minutes before departure. Let’s all finish the deployment as quickly as possible.

As Han So-young’s voice rang, all users began to recheck their arrangements. Kim Soo-hyun, who thought it was a nuisance to continue standing in the center like this, led his clan members to the forefront and formed a formation. It was a layered formation consisting of melee, archer, wizard, and priest in that order.

By the time the deployment was over and all the users were in their seats.

– A total of 36 clans. 3847 combat users. 454 resident, non-combat users. 2nd Steel Mountains Southern Expedition. A total of 4,301 people confirmed participation.

– Southern Expedition. Depart for the Steel Mountains.

After reporting the completion of participation, Soyoung Han raised her hand and gave instructions for departure. A deep voice resonated beautifully in the air.

Waaaaaaa!

Then, the users who were watching cheered loudly as one. At this moment, everyone was hoping to conquer the Steel Mountains.

Amid such support, cheers, and prayers, the Mercenary Clan was at the forefront, and among them, Kim Soo-hyun took the first step. Starting with that, the users who participated in the southern expedition began to move silently.

Finally, the second attack on the Northern Continent’s Steel Mountains… .

no. Kim Soo-hyun’s first attack on the Steel Mountains in the second round has begun.

And three weeks later.

The Southern Expeditionary Force, marching at top speed, was able to reach the Steel Mountains Outpost without incident.

—————————= Review of the work ——————– ——-=

This is the true beginning of the Steel Mountains. Personally, I’m excited.

As I mentioned in Satan’s conversation last time, the Steel Mountains can be captured in four major areas. It is safe to say that one of these areas has already almost been breached. In the remaining three regions, major events are being held one by one, and various incidents related to them are also intricately intertwined.

The first material that came to mind when thinking about Steel Mountains was E-SPORTS. I really liked StarCraft 1. There was also a professional gamer that I was rooting for. (As an aside, the professional gamer was mainly Terran. Hahaha.)

A long time ago. So, was this the star finals when I was young? Or is it the semifinals? Anyway, watching the game, it was probably a best-of-five match. I remember one of the two professional gamers was Park Jeong-seok. But the game is really intense from the first game. It was close to an hour or more. (I don’t remember the details.)

The only thing I remember is what the narrator said.

“No, this is the first game. Game 1. It’s only the first match. How can it be this intense? “What are they going to do with the rest of the game and what kind of game are they going to show from the beginning?”

I remember it was roughly like this.

That’s where I came up with the idea of ​​the Steel Mountains. Personally, if there is anything I want from the Steel Mountains part, I would like to give it a similar feeling. 🙂

fantasy,