Published at 31st of December 2020 04:04:00 PM
Chapter 321
Chapter 321
“What is the location and date, Leader?” Hyeonu asked .
It was information that didn’t appear in the quest window . However, it was also essential information for the quest process .
“Ah, I forgot . I’m so busy these days . ” Chen Long slapped his own forehead as he had forgotten .
“Two days later at noon . The place is Mount Cheon . Beyond that, I don’t know anything . It’s just before entering Yuanyang . You have to deal with them before they reach the Secret Camp,” Chen Long said in a low voice .
Hyeonu repeated several times in his mind these words he’d just heard . It was like he was trying to memorize them .
“Two days later at noon . Mount Cheon,” he repeated out loud .
***
Hyeonu left the Samsungga and noticed the shining message box . Notes had arrived for him from those participating in the quest . New World, the New York Warriors, and Red Bull America—the three guild letters had sent him notes .
[To Alley Leader:
The quest has been cleared . The experience was well received . If there is a quest like this next time, I would like you to call us . ]
[To Hyeonu:
Ask if there is something else next time . Ah, the date came out . I’m going to South Korea next Friday . Save time for me on Saturday . ]
[To Alley Leader:
Thank you . I’ll use the gifts I received . I hope to see you again next time . Please call me if you have any more tasks . ]
Three notes came in . Hyeonu could tell who sent them even without looking at the names since they all had their own characteristics . Still, it wasn’t just that . The contents of the notes themselves were also different . Reina had received a skill book and ring, while Kim Seokjung was going to visit Hyeonu in South Korea . Meanwhile, Mascherano received experience . . .
‘Something is strange . ’
Hyeonu wrote answers to the notes he received . They were each sent to different people, but the reply was the same . The only difference was the name at the top .
[To Brother Seokjung:
I would like to see you in Yuanyang two days later at 9 a . m . in Arena time . There is one more quest . It doesn’t seem like it will take long . It is a simple annihilation . ]
Hyeonu copied the note and sent it with only the name changed to a total of five people—Kim Seokjung, Gang Junggu, Mascherano, Reina, and Liu Shei .
‘I talked to him not long ago, and he seemed upset . . . ’
Hyeonu had a chance to talk to Liu Shei a few days ago due to a reason that was related to Nike . At that time, Liu Shei’s voice was quite depressed . He didn’t talk much about Nike and just said what he wanted to say . Liu Shei repeatedly mentioned how Hyeonu had called in the New York Warriors and Red Bull America but not Kowloon .
‘That was because I was wondering if it would help the two of them get territories . ’
The reason Hyeonu hadn’t called Kowloon was simple: it was a consideration for Reina and Mascherano . He had wondered if the quest could help them each acquire a territory . Of course, the rewards would be decreased the more that it was shared . Thus, it had been natural for Hyeonu not to include Kowloon .
‘It means I have to add them this time . ’
In fact, that’s why he sent the note . It was due to Liu Shei’s insistence .
***
Five rankers gathered in Yuanyang .
They had already experienced many face-to-face meetings previously, even in reality .
“It’s been a long time since the Nike party, Mascherano . How are you?” Gang Junggu asked Mascherano .
“Isn’t it always the same? I stream, prepare for competitions, and go participate in competitions . It is a hamster-like life,” Mascherano answered, showing off his unique sense of humor .
Most of those who heard him laughed .
“Loosen up with your expression, you brat . What are you doing now? Do you want to ruin the good mood?” Kim Seokjung called out to Liu Shei . Liu Shei’s expression was sulky compared to the friendly atmosphere, and when Kim Seokjung discovered that, he refused to let go of Liu Shei’s shoulders .
“No, it’s because I’m not feeling well . I feel it here as well . . . ” Liu Shei replied meekly .
“Really? Is that right? You should laugh when you’re sick . That way, it will hurt less!” Kim Seokjung said with a laugh as he placed an arm around Liu Shei’s shoulders .
Then Kim Seokjung’s gaze shifted to Reina . He remarked, “The lady over there is still an ice princess . . . ”
Reina was staring at them with an expressionless face and seemed like a person far away from this space . Just then, the person who brought them together appeared .
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“Hello, everyone . There are some faces I haven’t seen in a long time,” Hyeonu said .
At Hyeonu’s appearance, Reina’s expression that was frigid like a glacier in Antarctica started to melt .
‘So it’s like this?’ There was a smile on Kim Seokjung’s face when he noticed it .
“I have forgotten my dongsaeng’s face . I want to see it every day, but I can’t . ” Kim Seokjung approached Hyeonu with a smirk . Hyeonu smiled at Kim Seokjung’s words .
“I’ll be seeing you next week, Brother . Why are you doing this again . . . ?” Hyeonu lightly greeted Kim Seokjung .
Right after that, Hyeonu got straight to the point as he didn’t have much time .
‘We need to get there in three hours . ’
Hyeonu had heard from Chen Long that the Yeokcheon Group’s departure to Yuanyang would be at noon . It would be best for Hyeonu to find the Yeokcheon Group first, but it wouldn’t be easy .
‘Rather, it’s impossible . ’
There was no chance at all that it was possible . How could they find 100 people in the vast Mount Cheon? So Hyeonu chose a method that was only possible if those people were descending from Mount Cheon .
‘Stop them on the way down to Yuanyang . ’
This was the second-best plan . It might not be the best, but it was far better than searching through Mount Cheon . It was agreed to not only by Hyeonu but the other five players as well .
“Yes, that is the best . ”
“I think so as well . The time we spent hunting on Mount Cheon wasn’t that long, but we still did quite a lot of hunting . There definitely aren’t many roads they can use to get down . ”
Gang Junggu and Mascherano nodded at Hyeonu’s words .
Liu Shei interrupted here . He spoke in a confident voice, “Since the start, Kowloon stayed in Yuanyang and focused on hunting . No matter what road you use, there are two places you are sure to appear . Only two places . It is obvious where they are as long as you can’t fly . ”
Five heads turned toward Liu Shei at the same time . Their expressions said they were asking for more details .
“There are many ways down from Mount Cheon . However, there is a section where they merge into two points,” Liu Shei explained .
Gang Junggu interrupted Liu Shei’s words and said, “We can wait at those points . How do we split up?”
Liu Shei’s expression distorted for a moment, but no one stopped Gang Junggu . It was better to go along with Gang Junggu and think about the next plan than to listen to Liu Shei’s words .
“My dongsaeng is the strongest, so it is only right that those two go to one place . The remaining four will go to another place,” Kim Seokjong stated .
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Hyeonu was flustered by the words . It was the same for Reina . This was because Kim Seokjung was pointing to Hyeonu and Reina respectively .
“Why? You don’t like this split? I think everyone else is okay with it . ” Kim Seokjung turned his head and looked around . Everyone nodded in agreement, although Liu Shei alone looked disgruntled . Yet when the moment he met Kim Seokjung’s eyes, Liu Shei’s expression turned into a bright smile .
“Look, we’ll go as four . The two of them will go together . Then let’s go . ” Kim Seokjung pushed the rest of his group . “What? Aren’t you moving?”
Naturally, Liu Shei was at the center . It was to prompt him to move quickly . They headed into Mount Cheon .
***
“This is the second place, Cherin Gorge . In order to leave Mount Cheon and arrive at Yuanyang, you have to pass through the Dumu Plains and this place . ”
“Really? Then we will go to the Dumu Plains . It’s time . It is already 11 o’clock . ”
They moved while focusing only on avoiding monsters, but it was already 11 o’clock . It was said that the Yeokcheon Group was leaving at 12 o’clock, so they had to arrive before then . They shouldn’t miss it . The four of them disappeared like the wind . They seemed to be in a hurry as if they were chasing something .
Reina and Hyeonu were left behind, and an awkward atmosphere was created .
‘I’m dying, dying . ’ Hyeonu didn’t have a serious personality, but he was very uncomfortable with the situation at the moment .
“Have you mastered the skill? It sounded pretty good . . . ” Hyeonu spoke with difficulty . They might’ve met several times before, but their relationship wasn’t a very comfortable one .
“Ah, yes . I learned it that day,” Reina replied . She held out her hand to Hyeonu, showing him a familiar-looking white ring on her finger .
“Right, I also got a title . It is called ‘Yongsal Sect Leader’ . . . ” Reina added briefly with an apologetic feeling in her words .
‘Indeed . . . I thought so . ’ Hyeonu nodded when he heard the words .
“Congratulations . You don’t have to be sorry . I have it as well,” he stated . Then he took off the gauntlet that looked like a glove on his hand and revealed that his fingers were adorned with black rings .
“This is an item with an option similar to your ring . I gave that ring to you because I couldn’t wear it . Well, I wouldn’t have given it to you if I could wear it,” Hyeonu said playfully .
Reina smiled at Hyeonu’s attitude . The conversation between the two of them continued sparsely . Hyeonu wasn’t very used to having a constant conversation with women . Of course, there was also a lack of consensus between the two of them . It was inevitable since they didn’t know each other well . Nevertheless, it wasn’t awkward anymore .
At this moment, Reina called out softly, “There!”
Hyeonu’s head cocked at the sound . Then like Reina, he spoke in a small voice almost at the volume of a whisper, “What happened? Did you see anything?”
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“I think they appeared . ”
Upon hearing Reina’s answer, Hyeonu turned his head immediately .
‘One, two, three . . . It’s a lot . ’
At first glance, there were dozens of people . There was only one group that would appear in such numbers here—the Yeokcheon Group . Hyeonu quickly sent a whisper to Kim Seokjung .
-To Kim Seokjung: Hyung-nim, the Yeokcheon Group has appeared here . Please wait on the way from Dumu Plains to Yuanyang .
Hyeonu finished the whisper and immediately summoned Tang-E without waiting for an answer from Kim Seokjung .
“Tang-E, come out . ”
A golden bear appeared from the empty air . Hyeonu hugged Tang-E, who was about to scream .
“Shh! It’s because this is an urgent situation . Be quiet,” Hyeonu told him .
Tang-E nodded but hit Hyeonu’s arm violently .
“Tch! What is it this time?” Tang-E spoke with a scowl .
“It is just a fight . You have to fight too . To be precise, aim magic at the people who run away . ”
“Understood, Master dude,” Tang-E replied coldly .
Hyeonu gave another order to Tang-E: “Buff this sister first . Then give it to me, okay?”
“Understood . ” Tang-E immediately cast buffs on Reina .
“Then we’ll fight as soon as we get there . Be careful because they are a bit strong,” Hyeonu warned .
Reina nodded . She knew because she had dealt with them once before .
“I know . I will do my best,” she replied .
“Then I will trust in Reina,” Hyeonu said .
It was unbelievable that they were on the verge of a battle .
“Secret . . . love,” Tang-E muttered in a very low voice .