012 – 5th floor (1)
A storm was raging.
The ship, swept by the rough waves, rocked wildly. Kim Cheol-min, holding the barrel, looked around anxiously. The items on the shelves fell to the floor, and the empty wooden barrels rolled around. The faces of the men holding the pillars one by one were pale.
They all look trembling with fear, wondering if the ship will sink.
Despite such concerns, fortunately the hull was unharmed.
There is no sign of water leaking. There are no flying debris.
Even though an ominous sound like a bang was heard, the ship continued sailing.
But it was still too early to feel relieved. Although he had only been in the tower for a few days, Kim Cheol-min knew very well that there was no place more unreasonable than this.
After looking around a bit, I found out that this ship was not designed for long distance voyages.
At best, they are fishing boats that are just out to catch fish. If they hadn’t been forcibly drafted, they would be casting their nets in the peaceful seas by now.
Kookung!
Did it hit a reef? The hull shook violently.
In an instant, the people hanging on the ship fell to one side. A wooden barrel that had lost its balance followed behind. The poor man who had been hit by the barrel passed out without even screaming.
“Eek!”
“May the Holy Spirit look upon us. May the Holy Spirit look upon us.”
“I don’t want to die. I don’t want to die.”
The terrified voice grows louder.
The soldiers inside the ship were completely consumed by fear. Kim Cheol-min, who covered his ears, wished that this time would end soon.
How much time has passed like that?
The sound of the raging storm could no longer be heard.
The hull didn’t shake. It felt safe, like it was touching something.
Kim Cheol-min realized that the ship that had been struggling in the storm had stopped.
The crouching men also began to rise from their seats one by one. They looked at each other and murmured in small voices. He headed toward the door as if he was being led by something.
Grab the doorknob and climb out of the hull.
The light went down.
Kim Chul-min instinctively squinted his eyes at the dazzling light. But soon his face brightened.
A large island that is difficult to capture at a glance.
After a long voyage, they finally reached their destination.
*&*
The heirs who got off the ship gathered at the edge of the island.
I looked around. The NPCs who arrived here together were moving according to the knight’s instructions.
They are unloading the supplies that were loaded and bringing the materials one by one onto the beach.
Among the successors who were absentmindedly assessing the situation was Kim Cheol-min.
Soon a small white porcelain appeared above their heads.
“Hello, this is Baekja, who always watches over the successors. You’ve already completed half of the first section. It’s amazing how children who didn’t even know how to walk have grown so much. It brings tears to my eyes.”
Baekja wiped away the tears that had gathered in his eyes with his claws.
“You son of a bitch.”
“That’s not even a bad thing.”
The successors frowned at the exaggerated behavior.
“Of course, up until now, the quests have been trivial. Even if you put a dog that only knows how to bark, it would be possible for it to come up here. Huh? So all the successors gathered here are on the same level as dogs?”
“… … .”
The guy’s tail wags the ground as if he finds what he’s saying funny.
“Should we stop joking? Now, the field that awaits you this time is Towa Island. The goal is simple. Conquer the island with the expeditionary force from the Landol Kingdom that arrived here. How about it? Sounds fun, right?”
Tiring.
“Operation to occupy Towa Island.
– Princess Sophia of the Landol Kingdom. She is a strong candidate to become the next king, and she has led an expedition and landed on Towa Island. Towa Island is an area protected by a strong Orc tribe. If we can capture this strategically important Towa Island, Princess Sophia’s right to the throne will become clear.
The Successor must help Princess Sophia in conquering Towa Island. But keep in mind. Princess Sophia does not have much time left. The expedition can only stay on Towa Island for 10 days. If they fail to conquer Towa Island within that time, the expedition will return empty-handed.
Kim Cheol-min, who confirmed the quest, looked at the successors gathered around him.
There were more successors who got off the ship than expected. Some warships had not yet docked, but judging by the appearance of the talkative rat, it was highly likely that all the successors had gathered here.
It is incomparable to the successors who gathered in the starting room.
300 people?
No, it’s probably at least 400 people.
There are so many NPCs in the expedition that it’s hard to count them.
There are soldiers numbering in the thousands and knights who appear to be near-bosses.
Wouldn’t it be easy to just go with this flow?
As if reading the optimistic thoughts of such successors, a mockery appeared on Baekja’s lips.
“But it’s too easy to just help the expedition. That’s why I put a penalty on you. Normally, there’s almost no penalty for death in Area 1, but this field is different. If you die here even once, I’ll summon you to a completely different field.
Oh, by the way, the levels, essence, and items you get here will all be returned to the point where you landed on the island.」
“what?”
The faces of the successors crumpled at those words.
Death, which lost its essence but did not interfere with the progress of the field, has come to the worst.
Clear the field without dying even once.
It sounds easy. It’s not that simple.
Among the successors who have come this far, is there anyone who has never died?
The answer is, of course, no.
I had a life-or-death experience while fighting a few monsters.
But that unit suddenly changed into an army?
That meant the entire island would soon become a battlefield.
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Even in small-scale skirmishes, I was so lost. What are my chances of surviving on an island that has turned into a battlefield?
I don’t know for sure, but it must have been lower than I imagined.
“Okay, then cheer up. Help the expedition team conquer Towa Island within a week and go to the next floor.”
The white porcelain disappeared with a squeak and its characteristic laughter.
Before the ripple effect the guy left behind could even fade, a knight approached the successors.
“I am Adolf of the Straff family. I would like to speak with the heirs gathered here. If there is a representative, please come forward. Who is it?”
“… … .”
The successors turned a blind eye to the words of Knight Adolf.
After hearing that story from Baekja.
No one wanted to go to a place where it was obvious they would be bothered.
“Well, it looks like we don’t have a representative. Okay. Then let’s elect the best person among you as a temporary representative. From what I can see, the three of you look like real people. I would like just one person to step up as representative.”
Among the three people Adolf pointed to was Kim Cheol-min.
What the heck.
I’m telling you, this kind of unfortunate event can’t be avoided.
It’s called a representative, but it’s nice.
It is a hollow hat that only carries unnecessary responsibilities and does not provide any meaningful benefits.
It’s no different from being the group leader for a group project.
Still, it’s too early to give up.
He looked at the two other people who had been chosen with him.
When I see the word outstanding, I wonder if these three are perhaps the highest level of the successors gathered here?
One of them is a blond man with an equally unpleasant expression on his face.
He was clearly a foreigner. He was clicking his tongue while carrying a fancy spear on his back, which he had gotten somewhere.
The remaining one is a man dressed entirely in black.
If you look at it carefully, you look younger than your age, so you might as well be a college student.
Let’s just pass it on to a friend.
The blonde guy looks a bit overwhelmed, and this is for a young student… .
“I’m not asking you to come empty-handed. After the expedition is over, our princess will give the hard-working representative a proper reward.”
A reward given by the princess of a kingdom.
Kim Cheol-min reacted terribly when he heard that story.
“I will do it.”
“Okay. Then I’ll accept you as the interim representative. So… .”
“This is Kim Cheol-min.”
“Successor Kim Cheol-min. Then I would like you to gather the successors here and lend your strength to build a stronghold.”
“position?”
“Building seriousness.
– No matter how sturdy a castle is, it can only be built after the foundation is prepared. Before taking over Towa Island, the expedition team wants to build a usable fort. Help the expedition team build a fort that will serve as a base. This fort will become the formation of future successors.
“Rewards will be determined based on your contribution to building a stronghold.”
“You are the representative of the successor.
When completing a quest, you will receive additional rewards based on role adjustments.
I wondered what the NPCs unloading the items were doing, and it seemed they were preparing a base to be used on the island.
“So then, everyone, may I ask for your cooperation?”
“Well, if that’s the case.”
“We also have to clear it.”
The successors, who confirmed that the quest had come in, just like Kim Cheol-min, nodded.
“And your successor, follow.”
What Adolf pointed out was the student dressed in black who had been with him.
Was this something that was discussed in advance?
The student followed Adolf as if that had been his goal from the beginning.
“what?”
I can’t figure out what’s going on.
The same goes for the blond man who was sitting there with him. He looked at Kim Chul-min as if he didn’t know what was going on, but he also couldn’t figure out what was going on.
A short adjutant approached the two men, as if replacing Adolf.
“You heard the story from Sir Adolf, right? Then I will tell you one by one what to do. First, where the cargo is… .”
Even while listening to the adjutant’s explanation, Kim Cheol-min’s gaze was directed to the rear.
The place where Adolf returned with his students.
Of all the ships that landed on the island, the one that looked the most luxurious was the one the two were headed for.
*&*
Princess Sophia was feeling uneasy.
The number of expedition members she brought to conquer Towa Island was 5,000.
After many twists and turns along the way, their numbers had been reduced to four thousand, but Princess Sophia believed that this was more than enough force to conquer Towa Island.
Her personal guard, which can be called the main force, is all safe, and above all, she is confident in commanding them. She should be able to easily take out the savage orc tribes that inhabit this island.
I can say this with certainty here.
There is no need for any third party assistance.
Moreover, if it was a successor who didn’t know where it would go, it was worse than not having one at all.
Her eyes were slit open as she crossed her legs.
The gaze is directed at the arrogant guest sitting in front of him.
A man dressed in black, seen for the first time.
The successor who overcomes the trials sent by the constellations, he revealed his name as Kim Yun-do.
Like the other successors, it would be nice to build a fort on one side of the island.
The letter of recommendation he brought with him did not allow for that.
“… This is the message from Hoya. Not only did he single-handedly kill the necromancer at the ancient ruins, but he also defeated all the dead that he had been commanding. He is a trustworthy successor, and he will be a source of strength for Her Highness the Princess.”
“How much would it be if a mere archaeologist had the eyes to see? Even Adolf could easily handle that.”
She brought the black tea to her lips.
I like the sweet flavor that spreads in my mouth.
The tea the butler made tasted just like the one I had in the kingdom.
I felt like the unpleasant feeling was washed away a little.
“Okay. I’ve decided on your treatment. Build a base with the other successors. Once a decent base is built, I’ll remember your name.”
“Don’t do that.”
“Did you hear that? Adolf. That guy is serious….”
“But the position I am securing is not here.”
Princess Sophia’s hand stopped at the following answer.
“What does that mean?”
“It’s a matter of efficiency. I’ll leave the beach positions to the other successors. I’ll build positions further inland.”
She put down her glass.
Eyes devoid of a smile turned toward Kim Yun-do.
“Are you serious, Heir? There is an orcish settlement inside the island. You want to build a fort there? I will tell you. I will not help you. I cannot mobilize my people to an unsafe place. If you need help, you Heirs are on your own.”
“I don’t need help. And I don’t need to be serious. All I have to do is prepare.”
“…?”
“If there was just one orc village, I would be willing to trust them.”
I can’t understand what you’re saying.
But soon Princess Sophia realized the meaning of those words and stood up.
“Don’t make me laugh, you! What are you going to do about the aftermath if you fail?”
“Don’t worry about that. No one will survive.”
“That’s nonsense. Are you saying your skills are that great?”
“Wasn’t it written in that letter?”
“What a letter… .”
“He’s a bit of an unlucky guy, but you can trust him.”
Not only is he unlucky, he’s also incredibly arrogant.
Princess Sophia barely suppressed her anger as she recalled the contents of the letter.
She picked up the fan that was on the table. She covered her mouth as if to hide her expression.
“Very well. I will accept your offer after seeing Mr. Hoya’s face. However, if you fail, then you will have to pay a great price, Successor.”
“Of course, Princess Sophia.”
The hunter, who had successfully achieved his goal, had a small smile on his face.
