#60
Episode 60
Second Cataclysm (5)
What on earth does this mean?
‘No, rather than that, first understand the situation.’
It was such an unexpected sight that I lost my mind for a moment, but when you come to a new space, the basic rule of dungeon exploration is to start with an analysis of that space. Jeongdo calmly looked around.
A space of ambiguous size to be called narrow or wide. The space was the size of four boxing rings combined. It was the same size as when I first entered the dungeon.
‘Instead of a door, a crystal ball and an altar.’
Other than that, there were no other structures or spaces. In the end, it means that the crystal ball and the altar hold the answer to this situation. And Sanghee seemed to have reached the same conclusion as he approached the crystal ball.
“Look at this. “There is no video except in the crystal sphere that formed near the door we entered.”
It was definitely as Sanghee said. And the reason was easy to guess.
‘Because we cleared the first stage mission.’
A notification window appeared, so it was a sure fact. In the end, the crystal ball in front of you shows the first stage mission of each team.
‘But why on earth?’
Since I cleared it in first place, does that mean I should take a break and watch other people? Of course, that’s unlikely.
“I think we should check the altar.”
If the purpose was to show, all you need is a crystal ball. The only answer to this situation was the altar.
Jeong Do and Sanghee each began to examine the crystal sphere where the video was coming from.
Do this for several tens of minutes.
“… “I don’t know.”
Sanghee sighed. From her perspective, it was just an ordinary altar. An altar made of stone barely wide enough for one person to lie down on. I couldn’t find any hidden spaces or devices.
“Considering this situation, we recruited user Sijin Yoo to the team… ”
Yoo Si-jin of the Specialist Guild was a versatile A-level supporter. A user with low combat power, but possesses basic recovery magic and detection skills. The problem was that Yoo Si-jin was carrying out the first stage of the mission.
So, do we have to wait until the special list clears stage 1?
Of course not.
Although I didn’t have the insight to find out the structure of the altar.
Instead, I had the skill to see through it.
Tiring!
<Altar of the Kaumka Tribe>
<This is an altar made by the Kaumka tribe for some reason. By using magic or magical means on the altar, you can make big or small changes to the situation within the crystal ball.>
The altar was a device that could control the situation within the crystal sphere.
Jeong Do informed Sanghee of what he had found out.
“… It was like that. “You had the skill to find out information.”
“But just finding out is of no use. “It seems like something magical is needed.”
“Should I wait for the specialist to clear it?”
Sanghee said this because she thought Jeongdo was a physical dealer like herself.
“There is no guarantee that the Specialist Guild will clear it safely. “We need to help here.”
Jeongdo loaded one person from the album.
A person who possesses magical or shamanic knowledge and extensive knowledge of structures. Not only that, there was a person who was perfect for the current situation and even created the dungeon himself.
Dasan Jeong Yak-yong.
Jeongdo once again loaded Joseon’s greatest genius.
<Just look at this. It’s been a really long time.>
I didn’t want to be treated like a crazy person who muttered to himself in the middle of nowhere, so I asked for Sanghee’s understanding for a moment and headed to the altar.
“yes. long time no see. teacher.”
<This has changed so much that it’s hard to recognize. How about it? Was your gift of some help?>
“Sure. “It would be difficult to find such a treasure anywhere in the world.”
<Hehe. Aside from that, it seems like I’ve already acquired a lot of treasure. Those kids.>
<Yes? Me… me? Are you saying that?>
Ixia was startled and answered.
Should I say that he is a born inventor? Jeong Yak-yong first looked at the changed weapons.
Ixia.
And the pendant hanging around Jeongdo’s neck. It was a mythical artifact obtained after defeating the Monkey Mask Man. Jeong Yak-yong burst out in admiration.
<Huh. Where did you find this treasure? I tend to pride myself on having a knack for making things, but the person who created these children must have reached heavenly level of skill.>
<Of course! Ixia was the wisest of all dragons!>
Ixia, who received praise, showed off to her fullest. Jeong Yak-yong smiled at that and said to Jeong Do.
<Anyway, why did you call me? Are you planning on making something?>
“no. I’ll call it that one day, but not today. Please look at this.”
Jeong Do approached the altar beneath the crystal sphere, where he could see the mission being carried out by the Specialist Guild.
<Oh. This… Interesting. Don’t you feel it too?>
“okay.”
Currently, Jeong Yak-yong’s information has been applied. I felt a new flow of mana that I had never felt before.
From the altar towards the crystal ball.
I could feel the mana flowing through a complex technique.
<You see, this altar, that crystal ball, and even the place that that crystal ball illuminates are connected to each other. But it’s not working properly yet.>
I could tell the extent of it now.
This altar is not yet operational. I had to start the engine.
Jeong Do naturally placed his hand on the altar.
<That’s right. Just blow your energy towards the altar. Then, slowly surround the entire altar and move it toward the crystal ball.>
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It was my first time using mana, but the power of the rod was amazing. Jeong Do was able to easily use mana according to Jeong Yak-yong’s teachings.
And after a while.
Buuuuung.
A subtle tremor spread throughout the altar and a soft light began to radiate.
<It’s done. Now, through this altar, I will be able to intervene in what is happening in that crystal sphere. But it’s still a little short. It seems like some kind of catalyst is needed to intervene directly… >
“If that’s the case, I have a guess.”
It was an item that I was told to collect in the quest window, but I didn’t know what it was used for.
Sun Moon Soul.
That was clearly the catalyst. Jeong Do placed one of the monogamous souls he had collected so far on the altar. And as if reacting to that, the altar told Jeong Do something.
Things you can do at the altar with Sun Moon Soul.
Healing or strengthening allies. Weakening the enemy forces.
I could feel that such a thing was possible.
And at that moment, as if waiting for it, a notification window appeared.
Tiring!
<<Communication-lv.3> and <Game-lv.3> are activated. Displays the current situation so that the user can easily understand it.>
And another notification window appeared.
<Slightly recovers the stamina of allies – 1 Sun Moon Soul.>
<Slightly decreases enemy attack power – 2 Sun Moon Spirits.>
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<Transfer the presence on the altar to the mission space – 30 Sun Moon Soul.>
“indeed. “It was like this.”
Maybe it’s because the talent <game> was applied. It taught me how to use Ilwolhon in a very gamey but easy-to-understand manner. Jeong-do called Sang-hee.
“Captain. “I figured out how to use the altar.”
“… … .”
Sanghee’s expression was complicated. I fully knew that he was an outstanding person whose level of user experience was insignificant, but wasn’t this too much of an all-rounder? A brute force ability, an ability to navigate a situation, and this time, a magical ability?
“… After all, 10 billion is too cheap.”
Should we pay more even if we pull out the budget allocated for next year? Sang-hee approached Jeong-do while thinking seriously.
“The jewels obtained from defeating the Kaumka tribe earlier were the catalyst that moved the altar. Depending on how much of this gem you offer to the altar, you can grant various effects to allies or enemies in the crystal ball. “It is even possible to directly intervene in that situation by using a large amount of catalyst.”
“okay. This mission-type dungeon was like that.”
She looked at the crystal ball of the mission being carried out by the Special List Guild. They were resting after barely winning the battle.
“Let’s try using the altar as a test. “Is it okay to just put the jewels on it?”
“no. After that, I have to add mana and make adjustments.”
Jeongdo said that and placed one Sun Moon Soul on the altar and closed his eyes. After a while, the monolith on the altar melted and was absorbed into the altar, and the response came immediately.
The two people in the crystal ball were startled and started talking to each other. As he looked at his body, it seemed like the altar’s effect had definitely been applied.
“Whew. I think it’s done. Then, I will activate the KNM team’s altar for a while.”
Jeong-do walked to the altar next to him and activated it in the same way. And he also invested one vengeful spirit to restore them. Looking at their puzzled yet smiling faces, it seemed like it had definitely been applied.
“How many gems have you collected so far?”
In response to Sanghee’s question, Jeongdo poured all the Ilwolsoul he had kept in his pocket on the floor and started counting them.
A total of 52.
It was by no means a small number, but we didn’t know how many days would be wasted on that mission. It had to be distributed as carefully as possible.
Since the Specialist Guild consists only of Class A members, its power is definitely lower. We were somehow winning, but each battle was a difficult battle. On the other hand, the progress of the KNM guild, which includes the S class, was stable. As long as you find out the conditions for clearing the mission yourself, you will be able to clear it smoothly.
Of course, it seems right to focus support on the Specialist Guild here, but surprisingly, supporting mainly KNM could also be a good method.
If you quickly clear the mission by supporting the KNM guild and then directly intervene in the special guild with the monogamy they collected, you will be able to clear the mission very quickly. Of course, the premise is that the Specialist Guild must endure until then.
The most ideal way would have been to separate Jeong-do and Sang-hee and inform them of the mission conditions, but unfortunately, with the current number of monogamous souls, only one person was able to transfer.
In the end, there are two options.
Even if it is slow, will you support a specialist and carry out a stable strategy?
Even if it is a little risky, will you support the KNM guild and proceed with the attack at a much faster pace?
Sanghee thought for a long time and then opened her mouth.
“First, let’s focus on supporting the Specialist Guild. “The KNM guild has Jin Changhu users, so we won’t easily fall into a crisis situation.”
In the end, she chose a slow but steady path. Even though she had to report information about intelligent monsters as soon as possible, she prioritized the safety of her team members.
“All right.”
Jeong Do laughed at her judgment and stared into the crystal ball again.
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Both teams’ attacks were progressing smoothly. Of course, since they don’t know the location of the village, it will take a long time to clear it, but eventually, if you wander around, you will find the village.
“It seems like the specialist side has also adapted to the fight. “It’s getting easier to deal with.”
But did I say that words become seeds?
“this!”
There was trouble at the Special Guild.
The two were surrounded by what seemed to be more than twice the number of Kaumka warriors they had encountered so far. Jeong Do and Sanghee’s faces hardened at the sight.
“I don’t think this is a situation that can be resolved with buffs or debuffs.”
It was just as he said. An imminent crisis situation. Sanghee made a quick decision.
“I will go there. Mr. Jeongdo, please coordinate the overall situation here.”
If I were to go out of the two, the only option was Sanghee. Because she couldn’t handle the altar.
“… All right. “Please lie down on the altar.”
The moment she lay down on the altar with her WarX and backpack, I took out 30 Sun Moon Spirits and placed them on the altar.
After a while.
Sanghee disappeared from the altar and appeared in the crystal sphere. As soon as she was transferred there, she began slaughtering the Kaumka people with her warax. Jeongdo breathed a sigh of relief at that sight.
“Whoa… “First of all, the fire was put out urgently.”
Now, the power of the Specialists has become stronger than that of the KNM. In that case, the one we need to support now is KNM. Jeong-do turned his head to the crystal ball there.
“… “What kind of situation is this again?”
An incident also occurred on the KNM side, which believed that it would clear the issue reliably.
