#138
Episode 138
Ixia (1)
‘then. What should I do from now on?’
I was lost in thought as I returned to the lodgings where Merlin was recuperating. She had finished her errands at the spot. She successfully closed the spot and captured even the faintest clue to her celestial world.
Still, if there’s one thing I regret…
‘In the end, we couldn’t find out why Lyoel died.’
It was clear that the place he had escaped to was inside the Earth, and it was also clear that he was dead. However, no traces were found in the center of the spot where Lyoel was thought to have fled.
‘Did it really disappear naturally as a side effect of opening the Precious Blood?’
If that was the case, then it was fortunate… It was hard to forget Lyoel’s venomous eyes before fleeing to the warp.
<Master? Still, it’s certain that it’s gone, so there’s no need to worry too much, right?>
“what. “That’s right.”
If we assume that a third party killed Laoel, it means that that third party is hostile to Heaven. We will no longer hear voices saying that God has been resurrected or that he will save the Earth with the Holy Grail. I decided to be satisfied with that for now.
‘I’m busy. really.’
There are more than one thing to do.
Another primordial miracle search.
The newly acquired <Transcendence> function.
And when I returned to Korea, I had to refine my guild. Cheolyun may be doing well on his own, but it wasn’t a good look for the guild master to leave the guild for a long period of time.
‘First of all, the miracle of the beginning is a pass.’
How could he find something that even Winry couldn’t find in the first place? If she comes there first, she won’t know…
“uh. for a moment?”
Are they coming from there?
It was a story with potential. I had no idea what the guy was, but one thing was certain.
Another primordial miracle accelerated the erosion of the Earth.
It means that monsters invaded the Earth. So, if you interfere with that, won’t it reveal itself?
‘The dungeon continues to close. In the end, I guess I’ll just have to keep doing what I’ve been doing.’
I was planning on going through the dungeon consistently since the <Transcendence> feature was open anyway, but I had a reason to go even harder. And while the guild members grow together.
* * * * * *
smart.
“oh. Are you awake? Triple S.”
“welcome.”
“okay. Good morning. “Hello to you too, Merlin.”
After getting up from his seat, he headed to the room where Merlin was recuperating. There was little chance of that happening, but it was to check if the curse would happen again. Arthur was already in the room, nursing Merlin. Jeong-do approached the two people and asked.
“How are you feeling?”
“I’m very energetic. I want to jump out of bed right now… “I’m so overprotective.”
“do not say that. Do you know how I felt during this time? “Please don’t overdo it.”
“all right. okay. So stop it.”
Merlin stopped Arthur, who rushed towards him with a towel soaked in cold water. As Jeong-do was looking at the scene, he felt itchy for some reason, so he turned around.
“And what about the saint?”
“She woke up a long time ago and is in the next room. “She’s there picking things out.”
“thing?”
“Oh, I see. “I also had something to give to Triple S.”
After saying that, Arthur guided Jeong Do to the next room. In the room next to hers, her saintess was just opening the door and coming out.
“glass? “Did you choose something you like?”
“yes. thank you. Arthur. “Is it really okay if I take it?”
“Compared to the sins we have committed, it is an absurdly small thing. Just tell me anytime. “I will put my chivalry on the line and go to the ends of the earth to help.”
‘Come to think of it, I brought the mana potion here too.’
I had a rough idea. This was a warehouse where Arthur had collected valuable items. He handed her the treasure he had there as an apology.
The saintess had a smile on her face, as if she was very pleased with the items she had chosen. The item she chose was a gauntlet and she said she wanted to try it out right away so she ran outside. She then entered the room as she and Arthur took turns.
“Now, Triple S. First of all, let’s start with this.”
After saying that, Arthur handed Do-do an extra-large mana stone from his subspace pocket. (The Behemoth’s poop was cleaned.)
“I’ll have to do more research to find out for sure, but Merlin says it’s the best of the best.”
Of course, it was a valuable item that could not be purchased with money, but Arthur handed it to Jeongdo without the slightest greed. And he struck his heart with his right hand.
“Merlin and Spot both received great grace. “It’s not enough, but I hope you accept it sincerely.”
After saying that, Arthur took a quick look inside the warehouse.
“Because we belong to the state, we don’t hand over such enormous items to the state, but we have collected them carefully, so there are quite a few useful things. “If there’s something you like, you can take it.”
Arthur said that and walked out of the room, leaving Jeongdo alone. Jeongdo scratched his head once and looked around the warehouse.
Arthur said he didn’t have any great items, but there was no way an SS-level user’s personal warehouse was ordinary. There were many luxury goods that would have made other users’ eyes pop when they saw them.
Actually, I’ve seen warehouses in dwarven dungeons before, so it didn’t feel like a luxury product, but it still felt good. A collection of memorabilia that someone worked hard to gather was worth seeing in itself.
That was when I slowly walked around the warehouse.
<Lord, master!>
“huh?”
Ixia called Jeongdo. It was an urgent voice I had never heard before.
<There! excuse me! That anklet!>
“Anklet?”
Jeongdo walked in the direction given by Ixia. An old anklet was placed on a shelf about waist height.
<Yes, that one!>
“It’s been a while since Ixia’s radar was activated. “How luxurious is it?”
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Seeing Ixia making such a fuss, it probably wasn’t normal. However, Ixia’s answer exceeded expectations.
<Master. That child is my sister.>
“… really?”
Ugh.
Were those words a signal? The anklet placed on the shelf began to tremble slightly. I had a feeling that the anklet was happy.
“No, why is it here…” ”
As much as I said up to that point, I closed my mouth. If you think about it, the place where Ixia was was an even more absurd place. Wouldn’t it be a luxurious enough storage space for an SS-level user’s personal warehouse?
Jeongdo carefully grabbed the anklet and lifted it up. Then the trembling of the anklet became even stronger.
<Nice to meet you!>
After saying that, Ixia absorbed the anklet.
“… … .”
Last time, she made a fuss and ate them, saying they were sisters, and she did it again this time.
<Excuse me! It’s not about eating them, it’s about assimilating them.>
Ixia claimed so, but at first glance, it was not much different from the sight of absorbing a monster. Anyway, since he had gotten something, he opened Ixia’s information window to check the extent.
<Ixia of Interference, Precognition, and Transference (Level 5)>
Rank: Mythic
<This is one of the 13 weapons created by Ixia, the dragon of wisdom, with all her might. It has the power to always guide users to the right path. The more the seal is released, the more powerful the effect becomes. Currently, <Ixia of Transfer> and <Ixia of Interference> have been absorbed.>
<Dragon of Wisdom Ixia (3/13)>
Talent: <Perception-lv.2>, <Analysis-lv.2>, <Interference-lv.2>
Growth rate: 73%
<Effect 1: Increases mana by 10, strength by 10, stamina by 10, reflexes by 10, and mana sensitivity by 10>
<Effect 2: Skill <Predatory Growth> can be used>
<Effect 3: You can understand the target’s intention. As the seal is lifted, the accuracy increases.>
<Effect 4: Can create a dimensional gate that connects to another universe. (Limited to 2 people) (Cooldown 6 days)>
<Currently registered coordinates (3/4)>
<Effect 4-1: When the user moves a dimensional gate while accompanying someone, the user can force the companion to move, ignoring the will of the companion.>
<1. Planet Earth in the 37th universe 2. Planet in the 11th universe, Sugail 3. Random location where the Elyos are located. 4. (Unregistered)>
“oh.”
The information window has changed quite a bit. First of all, the ability boost effect has slightly increased, and the number of people who can pass through the gate has increased by one. Additionally, the cooldown has been reduced by one day, and the number of coordinates that can be recorded has increased by one.
But the most important function was different.
‘You can force someone else to move.’
It was an ability that was worth using strategically. It was possible to forcibly drag a powerful Elyos to the Demon World, or vice versa. I looked at Ixia as if I was amazed.
“What on earth happens when you collect all the parts?”
<Sorry. Ixia sealed that memory. However, a lot! very! It’s clear that good things happen. So please make sure to collect them!>
“of course.”
Seeing that they were so well hidden, I felt like I had to collect them all out of curiosity, let alone performance. Jeong-do looked around the warehouse once again, but he could not find any more items that would be of great help to him, so he left the warehouse.
“oh. “Did you choose something you liked?”
Arthur was waiting outside the warehouse.
“okay. “There was some good stuff there.”
Jeongdo smiled in satisfaction and showed his finger. Inside her was Ixia, who absorbed her parts and changed her appearance a little more gorgeous.
“huh? Was there anything like that in the warehouse?”
“I was hiding completely.”
“I guess it’s an ordinary item that catches Triple S’s eye. “It was a shame.”
Arthur, who said that, did not look regretful at all.
“So what do you plan to do now? Are you planning to return to Korea?”
“I was originally going to do that.”
Since I had just absorbed one more part of Ixia, I thought I could change my plan slightly. The cooldown of the gate creation skill has been reduced, so you can now go to Korea through the gate in just one day. Considering the time it takes to fly from the UK to Korea, the arrival time will be similar.
“If you’re not busy, why don’t you stay a little longer? “There’s a good dungeon nearby.”
“Good dungeon?”
I already had to check out the <Transcendence> function, but hearing about it piqued my interest.
“okay. Coincidentally, there is a dungeon around here that we can go to. “If you go, I will take you with me.”
“That’s right.”
After hearing those words, Jeong-do made up his mind to stay in England for one more day and tour the dungeon.
I thought that the party experience with the saint and Arthur would serve as a good guideline for Seo-yoon and Hae-sik when they grow up in the future. The degree nodded.
“Then stay one more day. “Let’s leave right away.”
“Great! “I will be your clear guide today.”
Arthur must have been so happy that he had a big smile on his face.
After a while.
Arthur and the saint, led by Jeongdo, headed to the dungeon.
* * * * * *
beep! beep! beep!
“… “Is this a good dungeon?”
I had no choice but to say that based on the level indicated by the dungeon analysis. The crack crackling in the air right before my eyes was of an absurdly high grade.
“uh? I thought you would like it? “Isn’t it appropriate because it’s one level lower?”
“crazy.”
Yes, it is one level lower. The problem is that even though it is one level lower than the Triple S grade, it is still SS grade. It was a nightmare level of difficulty that ordinary users could never dream of, and even SS level users had to risk their lives.
Moreover, the entry limit is 10 people. On the other hand, there are three people here.
“okay. “It’s not good.”
Arthur became depressed. He seemed to really think this was a good dungeon.
“It’s too dangerous.”
He was fine, but the other two were too dangerous. When it comes to SS-level dungeons, even SS-level users could lose their lives in a near miss.
“but. Merlin said that strange phenomena have been discovered in the dungeon recently. Unfortunately, this dungeon has been processed through the closing system and turned into an S-class dungeon… ”
“A strange phenomenon? “Is this a phenomenon that appears in the 3rd dungeon?”
“No, it’s been around for a long time, but I heard the frequency has increased recently. Suddenly I can’t remember the name. “It was a very rare phenomenon.”
Arthur suffered with the expression commonly made by people who have momentarily forgotten something they knew, but in the end he couldn’t think of it.
I left the grumbling Arthur behind and used observation to check for monsters that appeared before leaving the SS-class dungeon.
Dungeon name: Dullahan’s Tomb
Monsters that appear: Frozen Dullahan (normal), Dullahan Lord (boss)
“Let’s go in.”
“what? Why all of a sudden?”
“On second thought, I think it’s enough.”
After confirming the name of the dungeon, I called two people over.
In this case, the story is different. Dullahan is an undead monster holding its own severed head in one hand. And it could be said that the current party members were decisive weapons against the undead.
Holy sword Excalibur.
Saint.
And even the sanctuary declaration skill.
This has to go. It was safe to say that it was prepared to be eaten almost raw.
“It’s good. good. That’s how it becomes Triple S.”
“If it’s Mr. Jeongdo, then yes.”
For the two people who had already reached the maximum level of favorability, the words were like the truth, and the three soon disappeared into the dungeon.
* * * * * *
“Arthur! “Let’s go that way!”
“okay! Haap!”
<Okay! That’s it! Just follow my command!>
<+7 The level of wire construction has increased. Mana increases by 1, strength increases by 1, and mana sensitivity increases by 1.>
With the sound of Arthur cheering, the heavy armor of the Dullahan split lengthwise. Even though he had done it himself, Arthur was very impressed with himself.
“This is really awesome. “What kind of harmony is this?”
The Dullahan, who were spreading a dark energy, were split apart every time they swung their swords.
Jeongdo was currently not directly participating in the battle, but was activating two <Command-lv.3> with the wire loaded. In addition, there was an additional buff effect from the twin dragon swords and a saint’s buff, so it was a natural result.
“No one would believe me if I told them I broke through an SS-level dungeon at this speed.”
It was as he said. It has now been an hour since the party entered the dungeon. They were literally destroying the SS-class dungeon. The group arrived at the boss room in an instant.
“Same this time?”
“okay. Instead, there will be additional buffs this time.”
“okay. I’m ready. Goes!”
After Arthur said that, he kicked the door of the boss room with all his might, causing the door to shatter. At the same time, the level of skill exploded.
“Declare sanctuary!”
<Sanctuary is declared! A group of evildoers cannot touch it. Bonuses are given to skills and talents in the Holy, Good, and White series.>
“Keueeek!”
The Dullahan Lord exposed to the sanctuary screamed. Arthur did not miss the opportunity and ran to the center of the boss room with all his might and swung Excalibur.
Kaang!
“quite!”
Although Dullahan was exposed to extreme damage, he still withstood Arthur’s attack like a SS-class dungeon boss. But it was nothing more than a weak struggle.
“Take it!”
Ugh.
As the mana was concentrated in Excalibur, it began to emit a bright light, and Dullahan’s great sword was completely broken.
“Kaaaaak!”
Excalibur split not only the Dullahan Lord’s great sword, but also his armor, and even the ghost horse he was riding. The helmet in Dullahan’s hand tumbled helplessly to the ground.
“finished! Nonsense! “It’s really over!”
In the very center of the boss room, Arthur waved his hand at Jeong Do and the saint. This time, even Jeongdo was a little surprised. Even though he had the best buff and compatibility, he had no idea that he could defeat the boss of an SS-class dungeon with unity.
‘I guess that’s how outstanding Arthur is.’
‘Why doesn’t the level up window appear?’
I could understand why my level up window did not appear. His level had already risen to a level that was not much different from that of SS-level monsters, and it was Arthur who defeated the monster himself this time.
but.
Why doesn’t the wired level up notification appear?
The strange thing happened then. A strange form of mana began to collect in the Dullahan’s helmet that was lying on the ground. Arthur, who was right next to the helmet, shouted in surprise.
“Oh! okay. This is it. Strange phenomenon!”
“you idiot! “This is not a strange phenomenon!”
It was a phenomenon I had experienced before. A phenomenon experienced by the Orc Lord during past academy exams.
Jeongdo hurriedly ran towards Arthur. Can not be done. late. Now, he had loaded the wire and was receiving the wire’s status. There was no explosive speed. He hurried to unload, but the Dullahan was faster than him.
“You’re a mutant!!!”
A phenomenon in which a monster learns the skill of one of the users in the dungeon with a very low probability. Jeong-do gritted his teeth.
Damn it, who is it? Whose skills did you copy? A saint? Arthur? Or is it yourself? I had a terrible thought that maybe Dullahan would acquire his <Binding Draw> and load the white character.
However, the skills copied by Dullahan went far beyond anyone’s imagination. A crack was created in front of the Dullahan’s helmet.
“Gate open?!”
oh my god.
no way.
Did you copy Ixia’s skills?!
And an alarm window appeared in front of Jeongdo’s eyes.
<<You have been selected to be forced to accompany the Gate Transfer> skill. Move to the coordinates ‘Where the Elyos are’.>
Shuak.
The scenery that Do-do was looking at changed in an instant. It was not a dungeon filled with the gloomy energy of the undead, but a field bathed in bright sunlight. The Dullahan’s helmet was rolling under Jeongdo’s feet and he was laughing. Jeongdo trampled on the Dullahan’s helmet with a helpless expression.
Kwasik.
<+7 The level of wire construction has increased. Mana increases by 1 and strength increases by 1.>
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<+7 The level of wire construction has increased. Mana increases by 1 and mana sensitivity increases by 1.>
“… Still, the worst was avoided.”
It would have been the worst if a saint or Arthur, rather than himself, had been dragged in. He had Ixia to open the gate for him, but he was not for them. If they came over, it was confirmed that they were lost to space.
“Where on earth am I?”
Jeongdo looked around. The notice clearly said it was ‘a place where the Elyos are.’ So, is this heaven?
<Huh? master? I think I know this place?>
“oh. okay? “Where are you?”
Right. Ixia had experience reading traces of the heavens, so she must have recognized the location.
However, Ixia’s answer was completely different from what Do-do had expected.
<Here. This is where I was born.>
