Pick Me Up! Chapter 69

#69

69. Exploration dungeon (3)

came out of the inn

The boy bounced back saying he was busy with work, but I didn’t let him go. At the very least, you need to receive guidance in order to pay for the gold coins. After being threatened, the boy grumbled and ran ahead of the road.

“I can’t do this… I have to finish my work by evening…”

“Will a few words be worth a gold coin?”

The boy pursed his lips and secured the suspender bag.

I followed the boy walking fast down the street. The boy was on his way to the inner castle past the intersection where the inn was located. Over the head of the passer-by, the walls of the inner sanctum were visible whitishly.

‘… … .’

You are going inside the city, not outside.

I could think of two possibilities.

Either this kid is trying to trick me, or the dungeon is inside the city.

You will find out when you go there yourself.

Results came after 5 minutes.

As they moved further into the street, the number of mercenaries increased. There was also a man who was carried away on a stretcher, bleeding profusely from his severed leg.

The boy frowned at the wounded man.

“This is why I didn’t want to come.”

“Looks like the dungeon is inside the city.”

“To be precise, it’s in the center of the city. It’s right next to the temple. This dungeon was created right after Nelsa’s invasion.”

The boy passed through the castle gate into the inner castle.

I saw a familiar building right in front of me. A tall tower made of bricks. It was the bell tower that was used for reconnaissance on the 10th floor. It was the same with the cathedral on the right. According to the boy, it seemed to be a temple rather than a cathedral.

‘… … That’s it.’

Between the bell tower and the temple, an unfamiliar structure stood out.

It was a huge staircase going down to the basement. There is a high and strong wire mesh around the stairs. A knight in gorgeous silver armor stands at the entrance in the middle of the wire mesh. Near the wire mesh, mercenaries, street vendors, and priests were scattered everywhere.

“Those stairs are the entrance to the dungeon. It’s easy to spot, right?”

“It doesn’t look like anything.”

“Ah. If there’s nothing special, would you stand guard like that? In addition to the stones I mentioned, various treasures are pouring out of the dungeon. Gold coins, jewels, and even expensive equipment! It’s truly a treasure mine. Well, you can’t come out if you mess around.”

A party of two men and a woman tried to enter the stairs.

A knight blocked the way. The leading man stepped up and submitted a silver shiny tile.

“The church monopolizes the ownership of the dungeon. They make a profit by selling passes like that. They take a certain amount of treasure from inside. They’re pure bullies.”

I nodded.

It seems you can’t get in for free.

“Anyway, I think I paid for the gold coins at this level, can I go back?”

“Good job. Go.”

I could have taken it all day, but I decided to stop.

I asked everything to know. Finding the rest on your own will not suffice.

“If you have any other questions, come visit us. At that time, we will serve you.”

“Do you know where you are?”

“You have to find out yourself!”

The boy hesitated and made his way quickly through the passers-by.

I sat down at the base of a tree some distance from the stairs. Passes can be purchased with gold coins. You might even go see it yourself. But I didn’t mean to.

The party members had been left behind, and there was not enough time to attack.

The expected return time briefly displayed at the top of the field of view indicated 45 hours.

If you look at the mercenaries entering the dungeon, all of them are carrying their burdens. Cooking utensils were visible through the cracks in the open bag. It meant that it would be difficult to attack in a day or two.

Reconvening the party members sent to rest is also not correct.

Noticing the current status of Priasis and the existence of a dungeon where Advent Stones can be obtained. Income was sufficient with just two pieces of information.

come back later

After finding someone I can trust even if the waiting room is empty for a long time.

This completes the general information gathering.

‘I have nothing to do.’

I was scratching my head.

The work was over in less than a day. It would be okay to ask nearby mercenaries about the dungeon, but I’m not too keen on it.

In the first place, the mercenaries are paying attention, but few enter.

Those who can cross the wall and those who cannot. Most probably the latter.

As a result of observation for about 30 minutes, the ratio is less than 10 to 1.

However, it seemed that if a person who could pass went ahead, his comrades would be able to enter as well. Therefore, it means that they have come to wear a goopsari. They were looking around for anyone who could pass alone.

I folded my arms and lost myself in thought.

I’m sure I can get over it.

There is time left anyway. Even if I take a break, there is nothing that interests me.

‘Let’s gather a party and go in.’

Before I saw it.

If something happens, just throw it away and come out.

When I made up my mind and woke up, someone tugged at my collar.

“Brother, you’re still here!”

It was the boy who left me half an hour ago.

The boy was strangely agitated.

“What is it? He said he was going to work.”

“That’s it. I went to the jewelry store to appraise the gold coin my brother gave me, but it seems to be more expensive than I thought. It’s like gold coins that were used in ancient times.”

“so?”

“I-that’s…”

“I can’t give you more. I’m going to eat the small crabs raw somewhere.”

“It’s not!”

The boy puffed up his cheeks and raised his voice.

“It’s free. It’s free. Don’t you want to receive the service I mentioned earlier?”

“I don’t feel like it.”

“You seem to be interested in witches, but there are unsaid rumors.”

The boy looked around and put his mouth close to my ear.

“Actually, that witch was framed by the church…”

“I know. You don’t have to tell me.”

“Eek! What do you mean? I figured it out the hard way!”

I got up from my seat.

I was trying to explore a dungeon. My excitement has gone cold because of this kid.

The boy chased after me.

“Don’t follow me.”

“Then I’ll give you a tour of the city! I know all the delicious restaurants. I used to work as a guide.”

“You say you don’t need it, why do you keep bothering me?”

I shook off the boy and headed out of the closet.

First of all, in order to properly use gold coins, you need to exchange them. I was going to the jewelry store. The boy caught up next to him and spoke urgently.

“It’s because my brother and my sister look alike!”

“Brother?”

“Black hair, black eyes! Hyung, you’re from an eastern minority? There’s a similar guy among the kids I take with him. Although he’s very young.”

I stopped.

It was because the scene at the time of the promotion suddenly came to mind. Before being called by him, the child was being raised by a woman in a small room. The child also had dark hair and dark eyes.

‘When I first came, Isel told me that I was from the Heim Peninsula.’

The stage of the expedition was the Heim Peninsula.

There was an unusual smell.

“It was because it was strange that I first talked to him. It was the first time I’d seen anyone other than him. His name was…”

“Don’t tell me.”

“yes?”

“Shut up.”

“It’s not even a very special name…”

I looked down at the boy.

The boy shrank and nodded his head.

‘Not yet.’

Beyond that, there are plenty of things to think about.

I didn’t want to add one more worry.

“Where’s the jeweler?”

I said as I continued walking.

The stiff boy smiled and started guiding.

It’s free, but it’s not free. I could tell from the boy’s chatter.

“Where did you get the ancient gold coins? I heard that they only come from high-level dungeons.”

“Hyung, you’re a dungeon hunter? That’s very strong. You can feel it just by looking at it. Or would you spread such a treasure casually?”

“Is it because you didn’t know about the rumors because you stayed in the dungeon for a long time?”

I completely ignored the boy’s question.

Exchange gold coins for lots of coins at the jeweler. The owner was an old man who seemed stubborn. Seeing that he didn’t cringe, he didn’t seem to worry about being beaten. He only replied that he had it because he asked for the source.

“Where can I buy things in the dungeon?”

“Dungeon loot is handled by the Mercenary Association. If you listen to me…”

“Are you stupid? If I were a hunter, would I ask you about the dungeon?”

“but…….”

The boy had a desperate look on his face.

“Guide me.”

On the second floor of the Mercenary Association, there was a display stand dealing with loot.

Advent stone, a key item, was not handled, but various other items were sold. The person in charge said that various luxurious magic weapons were excavated from the dungeon and were being sold.

There I was reunited with Jenna.

“Oh, oppa. He went alone.”

Coming here means that you have grasped the existence of the dungeon.

Invariably quick-witted

“What about that bow?”

I asked.

Jenna had a large bow in her hand.

The bow decorated with gold and silver looked luxurious even at a glance.

“Your brother said before that you also need a longbow. The clerk recommended it, so I picked it up. They say it’s enchanted, doesn’t it look good? They say you can get it for two gold coins.”

’emotion.’

[Gorgeous longbow]

[Rating – D-]

[Magic!]

[The appearance is luxurious, but it is not very effective as a longbow.]

[Remarks – The magic of ‘strengthening durability’ is applied.]

The grade is D minus.

It could be used somehow, but at that level, it’s worse than using the shortbow I gave you.

“Trash.”

“They say it’s under a spell. There’s nothing to spend money on.”

“Buy something more valuable with that money.”

I pointed to the various stones lined up in the corner of the counter like cheap ones.

It seemed that no one was buying, so they were disposing of the stock. Jenna’s eyes twinkled.

“That’s… an attribute stone!”

“The Master will like it if I take it. It’s a material for an upgrade seat.”

“Is that so? Then this longbow…”

“throw away.”

In addition to the lower attribute stones, several items stood out.

What was noteworthy was the reclaimed stone. The regeneration stone is an item that allows you to experience the boss stage that was closed due to clearing. Although you cannot get experience points, only the mission experience can be delivered to the hero as it is.

It’s an item that doesn’t come out often, but I’m lucky enough to see a few.

It will be very useful for new heroes joining the 1st and 2nd parties. I swept it away. The lack of money was robbed by Jenna.

“Who is that kid?”

Jenna nodded as she came out from shopping.

The boy was examining me and Jenna with an awkward face.

“Never mind. I don’t know him.”

“Mo, I don’t know! I’m this person’s exclusive guide. My name is Yoshu.”

“Okay, good bye.”

I asked everything to ask.

Evening was late. I was thinking of going to the inn and staying there. And tomorrow, as promised, you have to play with Jenna.

“I am…….”

“Are you in debt?”

“Brother, listen! I have a secret investment plan…”

it’s bothering.

You can scare them away, but they don’t agree.

I threw the gold coin I received from Jenna.

“Oh, that’s…”

“There is one left.”

“I guess so.”

one gold coin. As long as it wasn’t used in strange places, it was enough to play and eat.

Yoshu cringed and accepted the gold coin.

“Thank you, brother! Sister!”

If I had tried to hit the back of the head without question, I wouldn’t have noticed.

I don’t think it’s excessive, but it was a reward for guiding me faithfully in my own way.

“This is enough…”

“Is this enough?”

“You can get away with it! Thanks for the investment!”

I said with a smile.

“Investment? Do you want to start a business?”

“Details are confidential, investor! It’s not supposed to be known. But I’ll definitely return the favor. I swear!”

“You don’t have to pay it back. It’s not worth much to me.”

“No, I can’t live without debt. If there’s anything you want, just tell me. Ah, first, the name of the benefactor…”

There is not much to look forward to.

After thinking about it, I opened my mouth.

“That witch, help me if you have a chance.”

“yes?”

Yoshu widened his eyes.

I left Yoshu standing there and ran out into the street. Jenna caught up and said.

“What were you talking about? Who is the witch?”

“There’s a kid we saved. It’s him.”

After talking about this and that, we headed to the inn.

‘Come to think of it, Aaron isn’t there.’

I thought you’d be with Jenna.

When I asked, he said he had left the city in search of a place to be alone.

I shook my head.

Bona Mana must have gone to training.

When you return to the waiting room, the break for party 1 will end.

Also, the last member of the party is decided. Belquist or Nerissa, one of the two was the most likely. Or it could have been both.

I looked back.

I saw Yoshu looking around the neighborhood in the distance.

It was a place I would come back to get the Advent Stone anyway.

I took a step