Episode 237: Underground
[You have entered the ruins, the underground city of Framberg.] [If you solve the residents’ problems, you may receive a good gift.] [However, please be careful, as Sainton Peace officials may be disadvantaged.]
Entering the ruins and the messages that emerged.
Saint Peace, where is that?
It is the empire of the world where Denium, Heida, and Odelto were located on the 48th floor.
At the same time, it is also related to the wise man on the 52nd floor, John Traylor.
Denium, who rose from a count to a war hero and became a duke, used Heida as a weapon of war.
Odelto and John Traylor, who moved to save Heida.
“Um… Should I be considered a person related to this? No, I shouldn’t be considered a person related to this.”
“Yeah.”
Look. All I did was hit Denium in the back of the head and make him a full-fledged NPC, then move Heida and Odelto to the 52nd floor and revive them, then take a certification shot with the Sage and get some climbing tips.
Isn’t this just a passing relationship?
“No way, right? Okay… … .”
No matter how much I think about it, the person concerned is right.
Why did I have to get involved only with the big names in the Saint Peace Empire…?
I scratched my head.
There’s nothing we can do about things going wrong.
Those at the ruins might not think of me as someone related to them.
For now, I decided to move cautiously and used the skill.
[The Path of the Lonely (B) Lv.1]
-Ssssss
Fading presence.
I don’t know if it will work, but it’s better than not using it.
Cleanse your body with Clean and Shower skills and quench your thirst by taking a sip of the water of life.
The passage is large.
Since the manufactured items are going out, there are many things to hide in.
Some of them look like forklifts, and some of them are box-packaged.
There were also a number of pipes that appeared to have been collected for installation.
The atmosphere is definitely different from other places.
The light on the ceiling right now is also a lamp. It’s not a gas lamp. If I had to be specific, it feels closer to an LED.
If you think about hanging up a glowstone or a torch, the result is so different.
“It’s not like it’s completely different though.”
There is a technical part to it, but there is also a magical part.
There’s also the work golem.
If you take apart the Minicats and Bigcats I fought, you’ll find machine parts and magic circuits mixed together.
Magic engineering? Is that it?
As we walked stealthily along the passage, another door appeared.
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Not one. There are three in total.
One in the front. One on each side.
Where is it connected to?
Luckily, there were passage names posted above, and I had some interpreting skills.
Plus the power to read information.
[Product Waiting Warehouse]
-This is where Framberg’s products are stored until they are shipped.
-Are you a thief?
-If you go in, you’ll get beaten up by a security robot!
The left passage is a pass.
I’m curious about what products there are, but they all have separate owners.
Security robots are a problem, but there will definitely be surveillance devices.
Being accused of being a thief can be a headache.
There are two left.
I looked down the passage in front.
[Central passage]
– This is the main passageway that connects to the break room, dining room, and other areas.
Next, the right side.
[Waste disposal site]
– This is the place where defective items are destroyed during the final inspection before delivery.
-Even the trash is taken out carefully.
-It’s also called the Minicat’s feed factory.
The central passage and the waste disposal site.
I’m worried.
If you want to see more, the central passage is the right choice, but if you want to move quietly, going towards the waste disposal site seems okay too.
No, I came into the ruins, is it right to hide and move?
It’s a little unfair.
What can I do? It’s my fate.
We still don’t know what’s in the ruins. It can’t hurt to be careful.
Let’s go right.
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Fortunately, the access card works normally.
It must have been a headache if it worked in some places and didn’t work in others.
-Cheol-kung
-Kururur
As expected, the waste disposal site is only fully revealed after the strict security measures are lifted.
“wow.”
I can’t help but be amazed.
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I was wondering what it was called a waste disposal site.
“A crusher on a press… what is that, a igniter?”
All kinds of evil things gathered together.
No matter what you put in it, it will come out great.
The best part is the compressed, square trash.
I walked cautiously.
“There are a lot of defective products today.”
“Is there a problem with the production process?”
We were able to find people handling waste.
I quickly covered my mouth.
Framberg is an underground city.
Of course I thought there would be someone… … .
‘I thought the members were dwarves.’
I glanced at it again, hiding my appearance, but it was certain.
Short, stocky body, and even a beard.
It matches the appearance known to the world.
[Hagwok- NPC]
– Residents of Framberg.
-I like beer.
-Actually, all dwarves like alcohol!
[Gambleton-NPC]
– Residents of Framberg.
– A dwarf who manages the press.
-If I get angry, I might put you in a press machine.
It is also written like that in the explanation shown through the authority.
It’s my first time seeing a dwarf.
It had been quite some time since I entered the tower, and I thought I had met many NPCs, but strangely enough, I had never seen a dwarf.
There are demons, druids, and spirits, so there must be dwarves too.
Well, come to think of it, I’ve never even seen an elf.
Anyway.
‘The explanation is quite gruesome. Putting it in a press and throwing it away.’
Are the dwarves a warlike race?
I don’t know.
Since we’ve entered the ruins, we have to gain something.
Wasn’t it in the description?
If you solve the residents’ problems, you might receive a nice gift.
Does it mean that I have to show up eventually?
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If I have to show myself, I want to show it to a decent guy.
wait for a sec…….
‘Do I really need to hide?’
Even though they are said to be related to Saint Peace, there is no way for them to know that fact.
I don’t need to say anything.
It looks like he’s not on good terms with the Sainton Peace people, so it’s unlikely he’s heard anything about me.
Rather, it looks strange if you hide like this and then get caught.
Because you’ll be seen as an intruder without any excuses.
Whatever it was, I have the pass and the circumstances of how I got it are clear.
I did something stupid.
furthermore.
‘First of all, he’s an NPC. There’s a high chance that he’ll notice your stealth skills.’
At best, it’s a B-grade, level 1 stealth skill.
I don’t know about other climbers, but I don’t think it will work on NPCs.
The calculations are complete.
Let’s show ourselves.
I unlocked the stealth skill.
“Haha, hello?”
He went forward shamelessly.
“A climber? I thought there was a strange guy hanging around, but I thought he was a climber.”
“How did you get in here?”
Fortunately, they don’t attack.
“Nothing special. I just came in with a pass.”
He took his pass out of his pocket.
A card made of gold.
Their eyes grow wide.
“Gold Card! What a noble person has come.”
“Yeah. I don’t know how long it’s been.”
Gold card? Is this any good?
I’m not sure, but he looks friendly.
“Welcome to Framberg. I see you don’t know much about gold cards.”
“It’s a pass given to those who helped the dwarves or to those who are close to them. Come visit me sometime.”
That’s what it was.
Mobilidik is an earth spirit.
It might have something to do with the dwarves living in the underground city.
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“Of course, it’s unlikely that you, a climber, would help your fellow climbers… Listen without feeling bad, but where did you get that pass?”
“That won’t happen, but if it was stolen from the friend who gave us the pass, we wouldn’t be happy about it either. Well then… … .”
The dwarf points to the press with his chin.
I think I know what you’re talking about.
I guess he’s going to deal with anyone who harms his benefactor.
I raised the corners of my mouth.
“Don’t worry. I got it from Mobilidik.”
“Ah! Mobilidik!”
“You were that guy. I heard the news. They say that Mobilidik, who was suffering on the 45th floor, escaped. Hahaha! You should have said something sooner.”
As expected, you were acquainted with Mobilidic.
He laughs heartily and knocks on me.
The power is so great that my body is shaking.
Although his size is only about as big as my belly button, his strength seems to be far superior to mine.
I don’t have the stats to go anywhere and kneel.
however.
‘If you look closely, everyone’s condition is not good?’
I didn’t notice it at first, but when I looked closer, I could see it.
Both dwarves had their skin melting off.
Although it is only a part.
It looks like a blister or a skin disease.
One of them had a missing fingernail, which appeared to have fallen off on its own rather than being pulled out manually.
I can guess the reason.
This is the military area.
Even the most powerful NPCs will run into problems if exposed for long periods of time.
“Oh my. You haven’t even announced your name yet. My name is Hagwok. The guy next to me is Gangbleton. What’s your name?”
“Please call me Evil Eye.”
“Yes, Evil Eye! Follow me. We must enter the city.”
Gangbleton gestures for them to follow him.
The further you go in, the more complicated the path becomes.
I should say it feels like a labyrinth that isn’t a labyrinth.
I think it was a good idea to reveal myself again.
Because it seemed nearly impossible to figure out all the paths while hiding.
As it is called a city, it seems to have quite a lot of members.
“Hey, Hegwick! Are you done with work already?”
“Oh? A human? It’s colorful.”
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“Are you a customer? You don’t look like you’re from a business partner.”
As you pass through each passage, a new dwarf appears.
Do all the members know each other?
It still feels more like a large factory than a city.
“It’s smaller than I thought. I thought it would be bigger since you said it was an underground city.”
“Hmm? Well, I haven’t even gone down to the basement yet.”
“yes?”
-Squeaky
Hagwok opens the door.
What unfolded before my eyes was a cave.
When I look back, I see the building I was in.
The words written there.
[13th Cashier]
“This is just one of the vaults connected to the surface. The city is below here.”
“It’ll be a good experience. Take it, it’s cargo, but this one’s faster.”
At the end of the cave was a giant elevator.
A rough but sturdy iron bar.
There are no separate walls, so the wind comes in directly.
Hot wind and smoke blowing from below.
Although it was faintly toxic, the two dwarves seemed to be used to it and showed no reaction.
He just has a mischievous smile on his face.
“Welcome back again, Framberg.”
-Gugugugugugu
-Kurururung!
“Eww!”
“Geeeek!”
When Hagwok presses the button, the elevator descends.
So fast that I thought I was falling!
“Hahahaha! Everyone was surprised at first!”
“Anyway, why didn’t you explain the mischief in advance?”
“You should have kept your mouth shut.”
“That’s funny. Hahahaha!”
I didn’t tell you on purpose because I was talking to you guys.
He held the iron bars tightly and took a stance.
The scenery that comes into my eyes.
“This is.”
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“How is it? Isn’t it great?”
A hole that seems like it will fall endlessly.
The city spread out beneath it.
Reminiscent of the Tower of Babel, the tall pillars contained a luminous object resembling a small sun.
The airships flying around it were decorated with magically created holographic advertisements.
The steam pouring out.
The soft light of the magic stone and the dwarves who have replaced parts of their bodies with machines.
Even golems that naturally wander around the streets.
As we got closer to the ground, we were able to see the scenery more vividly.
-Kururururung
When we arrived at our destination, we could see the being guarding the elevator.
A slightly familiar appearance.
Could that be it?
