Chapter 17

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The Trading Post at Night

In the quiet night, only the chirping of insects could be heard.

Kane appeared on the teleportation stone disc.

The drowsy soldier keeping watch next to him was awakened by the sudden teleportation.

When he saw that it was an Explorer, he relaxed and greeted him.

“By the Mist, what took you so long?”

Kane smiled. “There was a small accident, but with the Mist’s blessing, it went well.”

“Then you have to be careful!”

After chatting with the soldier, Kane left for the hotel.

The soldier watched Kane leave and glanced at the Mist Council flag beside him.

Only then did he realize something incredible had happened. He turned and roared.

“The dungeon is gone!”

By now, Kane had already hurried to the hotel. He did not hear the commotion after he left.

Lying in bed at the hotel, he checked out the two items dropped by the bandit leader.

[Opera Assassin’s Token]

[Consumable]

[Color: Copper]

[Attribute: Assassin’s Martial Art]

[Description: A token of a random assassin in the opera house. Finally on the stage—a random assassin]

So that’s what he said in the end. I really didn’t know what to make of that.

However, Kane did not know if this martial arts technique was precious or not. He did not really need this thing.

He looked at the other item. It was a round gem that resembled the night sky.

[Brilliant Starry Sky]

[Gemstone]

[Color: Copper]

[Attribute: Minor Increase in Charm]

[Description: When the dungeon dissipated, the night sky was the first to shatter. The shattered night sky turned into a treasure.]

Luxury item, this introduction, this attribute, this way of obtaining it.

It’s a complete must-have luxury jewelry.

I’m rich. I might really be rich this time.

“Hahahaha.”

Kane couldn’t stop smiling, and his laughter became more impudent.

“Are you going to sleep at night? You’re laughing so happily. You must have struck it rich!”

There was a shout from upstairs.

Kane stopped laughing at that.

That’s right. It will piss you off if I tell you.

Then he tossed and turned in bed, trying to sleep.

Noon.

The sun had long since found a good spot in the sky.

It was noisy outside and the commotion outside the window persisted.

Kane was under the covers.

He had just woken up. He slept in probably because he was so excited the night before.

He tossed and turned in bed. He couldn’t sleep anymore, but he refused to get up.

He lay spread-eagle on the bed and stared at the ceiling.

Suddenly, he rolled off the bed when he was not paying attention.

He got up smoothly

Then he washed up and got dressed in the single-unit toilet.

He walked into the hall.

The entire hall was packed. There was not a seat left. In many places, people were standing and drinking.

He went to the bar. Then he checked out and returned the key to the hotel owner.

“Ah, this dungeon has finally dispersed. I thought it would last for a while longer.”

At noon, the hotel owner’s face was slightly red from drinking.

He was drunk and did not care if Kane heard him or not. He said, “I heard that a dungeon has appeared at the border. I should have sold this inn and rented that piece of land first.”

The border dungeon. Could it be the same one I had broken into the first time? The news bothered him.

“Border dungeon? When did you hear this?” Kane asked his boss.

The hotel was only slightly drunk, not delirious. He patted his face and sobered up.

“I just received news yesterday that a dungeon has appeared at the border. It seems to be very dangerous, but the benefits are abundant.

Sigh, who knew that the dungeon here would dissipate today?” He gulped down a mouthful of wine and continued rambling.

“I had good taste back then. When I found out about this dungeon, I didn’t say anything. Sigh, don’t leave. I’m not done yet.”

Kane waved him off, got up, and left, ignoring him.

Exasperated, the hotel owner turned his gaze to the waitress beside him. He was about to speak.

But the waitress didn’t give him a chance to speak. She walked away with the empty plate without looking back.

When he reached the street, Kane saw that the entrance to the dungeon was being demolished. The merchants around him were transferring their goods.

Teams of Explorers were making their way toward the teleportation stone. Kane picked up his weapon and carried his backpack on his shoulders. Together with the crowd, he pushed forward.

There was already a long line at the teleportation stone.

The waiting explorers began to chat out of boredom.

A young man asked Kane, “Are you also an Explorer? You look young.”

Kane looked back at him and said, “I just became an Explorer.

So, how old are you?” He paused, as if sensing that his question was not polite.

“I became an Explorer at the age of 17. I’m already 22 years old, but I’m still wandering around the copper-colored dungeons. I go to copper-colored dungeons with complete strategies and low combat strength. Sigh, when I see you, I can’t help but think of my past.” As he spoke, he began to sigh.

“You’re not very old but you talk like an old man,” another young man, who looked to be Kane’s age, quipped.

“Sigh, let’s not talk about this anymore. Do you know who was the last to enter the dungeon? I heard from the soldiers at that time that he cleared it last night.” The frustrated man changed the topic.

“I don’t know,” Kane replied blankly.

“I was going to find a team and use this dungeon as my first pass. Who knew that it would be cleared today?” the young man said.

“That’s right. The nearest newbie-level dungeon is still a few days away even if we take the teleportation stone.” Another stranger tried to join the group chat.

Just like that, the chat group grew larger. Kane silently exited the chat group and waited for his turn to teleport.

Amidst the hubbub, he was transported back to Sok Yamas.

After passing through the Explorer’s Home, he went to the rental house to put down his backpack.

He took the few items that were dropped in the dungeon and prepared to shop at the equipment store.

He came to the Explorer’s House.

The second-floor dungeon map was crowded with people, as if they were looking for something.

“Yesterday, the new copper-colored dungeon was opened. Today, the signature new dungeon of Sok Yamas has disappeared.” Adoma stood beside Kane, her voice crisp and energetic.

Kane glanced at her but didn’t answer.

Adoma looked at Kane with wide eyes. “Aren’t you curious, Kane? Aren’t you curious about the information in the new dungeon?”

Then she whispered proudly, “I have exclusive information about this dungeon. How about it?”

Kane looked at her calmly with dead eyes. For a moment, he felt strange. Are we already so close? When did this happen? Why didn’t anyone inform me?

Seeing that Kane was not even curious, Adoma felt uncomfortable not having someone to talk to about such information.

She could only say to herself, “That’s a red-marked dungeon. I’d recommend that explorers with fire damage methods enter the dungeon.

And it’s best if you’re good at climbing trees. But I heard that provoking the boss at the bottom of the dungeon is not recommended. Just farm small monsters. Don’t think about clearing the dungeon.

I heard that monsters also drop things. Therefore, even though they know that it’s dangerous, many people still go to explore.”