Published at 4th of February 2021 01:49:39 PM
Chapter 351
Chapter 351
“It was already gone from the moment you killed that drake over there,” Johannes spoke with a shrug .
Hearing Johannes’ words, Hyeonu thought about the situation carefully . Come to think of it, there had been something strange .
‘He didn’t give permission to move to the East Continent . ’
Originally, the order was for them to destroy the monument and then be given permission to cross when he appeared . However, it wasn’t like that today . Johannes never said it .
‘It’s fast, but . . . I expected it . ’
Hyeonu showed no surprise behind his mask; he was just happy . He hadn’t expected it to take that long for an additional 250 people to move to the East Continent . It was just that it had occurred a bit quicker than Hyeonu had expected .
‘I guess the pro gamers were in a hurry . ’
The 250 people were probably professional gamers, with a portion of them being large guilds that made some type of deal or had a friendship with professional players .
“So everyone can go to the East Continent?” Hyeonu asked Johannes to confirm it again .
“Not everyone . Don’t they need to have the skills to cross the Balder Mountains? Or they should have other things . ”
Johannes was probably talking about money or power, but Hyeonu already didn’t care about such things .
‘Is this the so called, ‘out of sight, out of mind’?’
It didn’t matter if someone spent money to go to the East Continent . Hyeonu had little interest in it . The important thing now was for Hyeonu to run to the emperor and inform him that the barrier had disappeared . This would allow Hyeonu to gain the sweetest honey .
It was precious honey that no one else could eat . He was thinking of swallowing it all at once at a time when no one else knew about it .
***
Hyeonu was on the way to see the emperor, but he stopped in a small garden in the imperial palace . The flowers were in full bloom, and the pond was so clear that it looked white . He sat down naturally on one side of the garden, treating it like it was a room in his own house .
‘I’m going to look at the skill book . ’
It was time for the rewards settlement . This was a time that always came after clearing an instance dungeon and killing the boss monster . Hyeonu carefully pulled out two books from his inventory and placed them down on the ground . Then he knelt down and started to pray: ‘Please give me a necessary skill that is beyond the rare rating . . . In addition, let it be a continuous skill rather than an immediately-activated type . It is even better if it is unique-rated . ’
After the short prayer that he didn’t even know whom he was saying it to, Hyeonu reverently opened the first skill book .
[Curse of Blood]
[A powerful curse of blood .
It strongly curses the blood .
Type: Immediately Activated
Rating: Rare
Restrictions: Black magician or necromancer class, 1,800 magic power .
Effect: Casts a curse that reduces health by 0 . 05% per second on up to three players . In addition, it randomly triggers an abnormal status .
Duration: 3 minutes .
Skill Cooldown Time: 5 minutes . ]
“Ah . . . !” An exclamation burst from Hyeonu’s mouth . It was with a feeling of sincerity that came from the depths of his heart .
‘Yes, I can give this to Sunny . . . ’ Hyeonu tried to think positively . Otherwise, it seemed like a mental breakdown would soon occur .
However, his mind and his body were different . Hyeonu’s hand was shaking as he put the skill book into his inventory . It was a strange action filled with regret and anger .
‘Yes, there’s one more . ’
Hyeonu started the road to happiness by looking down at the skill book that was below the one he put away .
“Unique, unique, unique, unique, unique . . . ” Hyeonu muttered these words like a madman .
It lasted a long time before he finally opened the skill book with trembling hands .
[Blood Magic Power]
[There is magic power in the blood .
The entire body is full of vitality .
Type: Continuous
Rating: Rare
Restrictions: Warrior, knight, and fighter classes .
Effect: Health and magic power recovery speed will increase by 10% . Movement speed will increase by 10% . ]
“Um . . . ” Hyeonu saw the message and let out a faint groan . It was a bit too vague to like . This wasn’t the unique rated skill he wanted, but the effect was good for a continuous skill .
‘The recovery isn’t so good, but . . . the movement speed is quite good . ’
“It is still a gain, a gain . ”
It might not be a huge profit, but it was still a medium-sized one . Ultimately, it was an unexpected profit, so he couldn’t help feeling good . Hyeonu got up while brushing off the green grass from his butt .
‘Now all I have to do is meet the monster . ’
***
“You came too late . Why have you only come here now?” The emperor stared at Hyeonu with curious eyes .
It was a really strange look when combined with his listless expression . However, when Hyeonu saw it, he just felt like he was going to die .
‘Who reported it this time?’
He felt a sense of oppression from the emperor’s expression . Avoiding the emperor’s gaze, Hyeonu opened his mouth and said, “I remembered something urgent… so I stood still and pondered on it for a while . ”
“Really? I have to believe it if our Earl Gang Hyeonu says so,” the emperor spoke up to there and paused .
Silence flowed throughout the great hall . The emperor’s eyes curved as he smiled . Making an interested expression, he opened his mouth again and said, “Yes, let me hear why you’ve come here today . ”
“The barrier is finally gone, Your Majesty . ” Hyeonu could only state the reason why he had come to meet the emperor .
After hearing that, the emperor’s mouth moved slightly: “Prepare the expedition . No, I will correct that . I have an appointment with the lizards . . . So form an envoy delegation . ”
The moment the emperor’s words finished, a person in black appeared out of nowhere without any signs . It was like he had been there from the beginning .
“Who do you intend to entrust as the person in charge of the expedition, Your Majesty?” The man in black asked while kneeling down .
“Of course, Earl Hyeonu who brought the news should take over . Isn’t that fair?”
“Your Majesty, the other nobles will definitely oppose . ”
“Let’s see . . . I don’t see anyone saying that except for you?”
“If so, how about appointing Duke Lebron as the head of the delegation?”
“That is indeed a good idea . Then do so . Appoint Duke Lebron to be in charge .
Hyeonu’s expression distorted as he listened to the conversation between the man in black and the emperor . He could imagine Lebron’s angry face after hearing the news .
‘He will blame me for making him do something so troublesome . ’
However, it couldn’t be helped . Hyeonu had to get a quest, and Lebron was accidentally caught up in the process .
‘He can’t say anything if the emperor asks him to do it,’ Hyeonu thought positively .
After all, it wasn’t Hyeonu but the emperor and the man in black who brought Lebron in .
“Then I will prepare it . ” The man in black disappeared as quickly as he appeared .
The emperor turned his head to look at Hyeonu and said, “Tell this to Lebron—prepare to go to the East Continent . ”
As the emperor finished speaking, a message window appeared in front of Hyeonu’s eyes .
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[A quest has been created . ]
[Exchange with the East Continent]
[The barrier blocking the East Continent and West Continent has disappeared .
Succeed in an exchange with the East Continent .
Rating: MS
Conditions: The Yusma Empire’s delegation arriving at the Yuxin Imperial Palace 0/1 .
Rewards: Experience, imperial contribution . ]
‘It is the main scenario, the main scenario!’
It was just like what Hyeonu had expected . As a quest between continents, Hyeonu had expected it to be the 7th main scenario .
“Then what should I do, Your Majesty?”
“You should naturally tell Lebron this news, right? In addition, act as a guide . You are the only one who knows about the East Continent . ”
Once again, a quest was created .
[A quest has been created . ]
[Deliver the Message]
[Tell Lebron that he has been chosen as the representative to go to the East Continent .
There is a very low probability that problems might occur .
Rating: SS+
Conditions: Tell Lebron the emperor’s message 0/1
Rewards: Experience, imperial contribution . ]
Hyeonu saw the quest and was startled . He was so surprised that he forgot he was in front of the emperor, and his mouth dropped open . The reason for that was simple . The quest window showed a rating he was seeing for the first time in his life—SS+ . He thought there would be the S+ rating next, but he never thought the difficulty would rise in such a manner .
‘I’m going crazy . ’
“I understand, Your Majesty . I will share this news with my master . ”
***
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Hyeonu stood at the entrance of Lebron’s training ground and sighed . He didn’t have the confidence to go in .
‘Ah, should I just take a break today and tell him tomorrow?’
Fatigue suddenly rushed in . Still, Hyeonu shook his head vigorously and entered the training ground . He had made up his mind .
“Master! I’m here!” Hyeonu rushed to Lebron as cheerfully as usual, as if nothing had happened .
“Why have you come here again? I don’t feel good this time, so go back quickly . Don't tell me anything and just go . ” Lebron felt uneasy when he saw Hyeonu returning in a matter of days .
This was why he waved his hand at the approaching Hyeonu and issued an order to leave .
“I’m here today to talk about something really important . ” Hyeonu smiled bitterly and approached Lebron .
The sitting Lebron abruptly stood up . Hyeonu opened his mouth and said, “The barrier at the easternmost end of the Balder Mountains has disappeared . ”
“So? Why are you telling me this?”
Despite Lebron’s tough response, Hyeonu continued speaking, “An envoy delegation is being organized to go to the East Continent . I think the scale will be pretty big . ”
“Why are you telling me this?!!!” Lebron ultimately raised his voice .
It was his heartfelt anger that hadn’t been seen since his quarrel with the emperor .
“It has been decided that Master will be the representative of this mission . Of course, I didn't bring up your name . It was a strange guy dressed only in black,” Hyeonu spoke the truth .
His words were sincere . Lebron knew this, but he ignored it . He was filled with the annoyance of having to move and wanted to relieve himself of it .
“Hah . . . To think I am to be an envoy at this age . . . I am a duke . Why make me work?!” Lebron shouted with a voice full of anger . Black air currents began to form around Lebron and consume the light, gradually covering the training ground with darkness .
‘Crazy! What is this?!’ Hyeonu was shocked .
The unknown energy induced a sense of fear in him .
‘Mysterious Sky Demonic Art? Or Area Proclamation?’ Hyeonu tried to guess the identity of the black aura, but he couldn’t determine it .
There was no time for Hyeonu to think anymore because the energy rushed toward him .
“Master, regain your mind! If you want to relieve your anger, go to the imperial palace! Don’t release it at me!” Hyeonu screamed urgently .
Simultaneously, his feet were already moving . He used magic power to try and escape with Mysterious Sky Steps . Lebron saw it and waved his hand . Then the black air currents struck Hyeonu .
‘Eh?’ Hyeonu’s vision darkened .
Just before he lost consciousness, a smile appeared on Hyeonu’s face . This was the last thing he saw .
[Tell Lebron the emperor’s message 1/1]