Chapter 22

The dragon and the warlock.

There were four items dropped when the two monsters died.

There were one hero-grade item and three rare ones.

Jin-woo checked the hero-grade item.

[Dragon’s Ring]

[Rating: Hero]

[Ring made by processing the Dragon’s Eye.]

[Magical Attack + 312]

[Mana + 450]

[Special Effect: Activates when you go to a specific place.]

The option was just for the wizard.

A hero-grade item.

Jin-woo worried about what to do with it.

At that time, Han Ji-joon approached him.

“Wow! It’s a hero-grade item! Congratulations.”

“Yes?”

“Hero-grade? Congratulations!”

“Congratulations.”

Kim Dae-sung and Han Yu-ra also approached and congratulated him.

Han Ji-joon stood in a daze. “I said I wouldn’t accept distribution, right?”

Jin-woo nodded. He almost forgot about it in the heat of the battle.

“Then, you can just treat me to a big dinner and drink!”

“Dad! You need to have some shame. And what drink are you talking about?”

“Hmm! Please contact me next time.”

“Dad!”

I was worried about what to do.

At that time, Han-Gi-Han came.

“Five! It’s a hero rating. Congratulations!”

“Yes?”

“Are you heroic? Congratulations!”

“congratulations.”

Kim Dae-sung and Han Yu-ra also congratulated each other.

What?

Han Ki-Jun gave an explanation when he stood in a daze.

“You said you weren’t going to accept the distribution.”

“You must have been devoted to the battle and forgot?”

Ah… … I did.

But something was reluctant to gulp expensive items.

“I can eat this with a big drink!”

“Dad! It’s not good for the shame these days, and what a drink!”

“Hmm! Please contact me next time.”

“Dad!”

Han Yu-ra continued to nag.

After seeing that they were alright without taking distribution even if the loot turned out to be high-value, Jin-woo began to relax.

Then, he noticed that the swordsman was looking at the dragon bones.

What are you doing?

[This is harder than any full-scale metal.]

How hard is it?

[I am a mineral from where cold air is concentrated. It is characterized by very strong strength. The sword that I used in the past was also made of dragon bones.]

Wow…

Jin-woo looked closely at the bone.

It was split in half by the Red Moon method, but there were parts that were still whole and undamaged.

Han Yu-ra approached him.

“What about these bones?”

“Let’s divide it.”

“Are you sure? It’s yours.”

“It’s too much for me alone to have.”

“Thank you.”

Han Yu-ra said with a smile.

Each of the four people divided the number of bones and placed them in their inventory.

Monster bones, leather, tendons, etc.

Everything can become an ingredient for a hybrid item.

“Oh, I’m going to upload today’s video to the guild account, not your personal account. What do you think?”

“You took a video?”

“My glasses have a recording device so I can record at any time. I also recorded this dragon hunt.”

“Ah… It doesn’t matter.”

Everyone worked to catch it, anyway.

He didn’t have to upload it to his personal account.

Jin-woo finally finished putting the dragon’s bones in his inventory.

“Now, let’s finish up.”

Three people nodded at Jin-woo’s words.

Timeout is running out.

It wasn’t time to rest.

The four hunters started hunting again, and soon, Dragon’s Canyon was successfully collapsed.

* * *

“Master.”

[Huh?]

The swordsman replied without looking away from the smartphone.

He really had an addiction.

“This sword…”

Thung-!

Jin-woo brought out the Dokgogu Sword.

[What about it?]

“Why is it called a ‘Sleeping Sword’?”

[Because its power is sealed.]

“Sealed?”

[Yes, the octopus sealed it because he didn’t want to fight with me.]

“Wow, is that what the octopus did?”

[What? Did you think the octopus is stronger than me?]

“Yes? a… No way.”

However, Jin-woo thought that if the octopus was able to seal his master’s power, then the octopus was definitely stronger.

[Obviously, the kid used to use a strange trick to keep my power locked. If I get it right, I win!]

“You were already defeated… … .”

[Win!]

Jin-woo closed his mouth.

[Huh! The disciple doesn’t know the truth about his master, so he wonders. Gosh! A little respect!]

“Will you fight with the octopus again?”

[It takes a few days to play with that kid. I may get killed. It would be better if my power was not sealed.]

“Yes? How do we unseal it?”

[What is the level of the sword now?]

Jin-woo checked the status of the sword.

[Dokgogu Sword]

[Level: 99]

[Attack Power: 118]

[Durability: ?]

[A sword that grows with you. You get a 10% bonus experience.]

After killing the dragon, the sword had risen in level.

“It’s pretty slow. I thought that if I cleared the level-200 dungeon, it would be up soon.”

[It’s power is not so easily awakened. Still, almost there.]

“What?”

[When you reach level 100, you will be able to temporarily wake up its power. You’ll see, then, how strong your master is.]

“Inventory.”

Jin-woo checked out the admission ticket cooldown time.

[Cool time: 32 days]

Next month.

You can go there again in a month.

“Skill window.”

[Skill: Linguist]

In the first slot was a linguist.

[Skill: Dokgogu Sword]

[Skill: Geumgang Fireball]

In the second and third, there were Dokgogu sword and Geumgang fire, respectively, and there was an empty slot next to it.

Another slot for a new skill became available as his level increased.

Jin-woo thought about learning a hero-grade skill, but he didn’t.

Why learn hero-grade skills when he knew where to get legendary ones?

“Let’s work hard for the next month!”

The more he levels up, the more time he can stay there.

Shopping would be more leisurely, and he’d be able to speak more to the octopus.

“But first,” he muttered, “let’s get some rest.”

He laid down on the bed and closed his eyes.

* * *

Taewang Guild Headquarters.

Park Tae-sung’s eyes were focused on the monitor.

“It’s great.”

A video was playing on the monitor.

It was a scene where Jin-woo used his Red Moon method against the dragon.

“It’s like when caught that Giant Snake; this dragon is also at a higher level.”

It is weaker than a living dragon, but it is still a dragon.

Level 330.

Monsters above level 250 are usually caught by party hunting.

However, Jin-woo caught the dragon alone.

Although others helped, the fact that it was Jin-woo who made the final blow was unchanged.

“It was amazing,” Han Yu-ra nodded.

“Would Lin Xiao’s camp stop attacking us after this video?”

Lin Xiao was still dissatisfied with Jin-woo.

“They wouldn’t. But that’s not important.”

“Yeah?”

Park Tae-sung got up from his seat.

“The Noblesse Guild is missing.”

“What?!” Han Yu-ra’s eyes widened.

“It was said that the contact was lost while they were clearing the third stage in Dragon’s Nest.”

Dragon’s Nest, a level 400 dungeon.

She thought it was taking a while for them to finish it. But missing?

“How did they say it to the media?”

“There is no reason for the UK to advertise that their main power has disappeared.”

Unlike other guilds, the Noblesse Guild was recognized as a government agency.

In other words, it is one of the main powers of the British government.

So, their disappearance was a huge power loss for the British government.

“This won’t stay quiet for long.”

“Right.”

It could not be foreseen how this event would continue.

One thing was certain; it would be a huge variable.

“Don’t spare anything to support the growth of Mr. Kang Jin-woo.”

“Yes.”

In a world with many variables, the more powerful players you have, the better.

* * *

Jin-woo focused on leveling up.

He raised his level by attacking various dungeons.

As a result, he was able to reach level 288 in a month.

This growth was possible thanks to solo play.

Han Yu-ra, who saw how he handled the dragon, has fully supported Jin-woo’s solo play ever since.

Above all, the fact that Jin-woo had the best support team did not hinder his solo conquests.

[You’re saying that’s fast?]

“From the second half of 200, it’s really hard to level up. Players usually gain about 1 level per month.”

[What? How are there players at the 300-levels?]

“That’s when everyone can enter dungeons. It’s very difficult to be assigned a dungeon right now.”

[Well, it’s hard to understand the system of your world anyway.]

Unlike the past, now is the era of competition.

Everyone was trying to enter the dungeon.

He himself would not have been able to level up so quickly without the support of the guild.

[Anyway, you’ve leveled up, so the time we can spend there would be longer.]

“Yes! I must prepare to go now.”

[Prepare?]

“I’m going to get some things for the octopus.”

[Oh, is it a gift?]

“Well, you can call it that.”

[Okay, don’t forget the dragon bones.]

“Yes? Why is that? The inventory is not infinite, so if I carry it, I can’t get much else.”

[There will be something in return. Bring it.]

* * *

[Admission ticket]

[Cooldown time: 1 minute]

The cooldown of the admission ticket was coming to an end.

All preparations are done.

Jin-woo had already decided what he needs to buy.

All that remains is to put it into practice.

[The admission ticket’s cool time is over.]

Jin-woo saw the alarm and took out the admission ticket.

[Go.]

“Shhh!”

He tore the admission ticket.

Intense light flowed from the ticket and wrapped him.

When the light disappeared, he opened my eyes.

It was the familiar village entrance, with the giant guards, and the snow mountain behind it.

“It didn’t change one bit,” he remarked.

[It is a place that will not change even after infinity.]

“Infinite time?”

[This is a space where only those who have broken the boundaries of time can enter. I’m just surprised that a child like you can come here.]

“Well… … .”

Definitely.

Those guards at the entrance. Forget about the swordsman and the octopus; Jin-woo knew that he couldn’t even beat those guards, even if he became stronger.

[Let’s go in.]

“But, you shouldn’t’ t say hello like the last time.”

[Okay.]

“If you break your promise, I will change my Wi-Fi password.”

[Blackmailer.]

They walked towards the octopus’ store, with the two guards staring at the swordsman again.

“Mr. Octopus!”

The octopus was cleaning up his stall.

“Oh, Kang Jin-woo. And you brought the little kid again?”

Ah… The swordsman didn’t take it nicely.

[If he calls me a kid again, I’ll tear off one of his legs and cook it over charcoal.]

“Huh! Is that possible?”

“Oh, Mr. Octopus! I’ll buy the admission ticket and return ball first.”

“Huh? Oh yeah.”

Time was already running out.

Jin-woo had to buy what he needed quickly.

The octopus took out a ticket and a ball from inside the yukata and gave it to him.

“Payment is from the same account?”

“Yes, and I want to buy weapons and skill cards.”

“You can get the skill card here. Weapons, however… like what?”

“I want to buy a legendary-grade weapon.”

“Legendary level… … The weapon you’re wearing is… … The level is low.”

The octopus stroked his chin with one of his legs.

“I don’t have anything like that in this store. Follow me. I’ll introduce you to a good store.”

“Yes? Then, we should buy a skill card first…”

“No, don’t worry. It’s right next to my store.”

Jin-woo was anxious. Every second is important, shouldn’t they get the skill first?

However, the octopus was already moving, and it was pointless to stand by the stall when the owner has already left.

Fortunately, it was really right next to Mr. Octopus’ shop.

It seemed to be a blacksmith’s shop, and the weapons were scattered like laundry.

There were also braziers and burning coals inside the store.

But where is the owner, Jin-woo thought.

“Mr. Seo. Are you there?” the octopus called out.

Suddenly, a voice called out from below.

“What is it? You bald octopus.”

When Jin-woo lowered his gaze, he saw a rat in a white hanbok carrying a cigar ten times larger than his body.

The rat looked at Jin-woo curiously.

“What’s this? An Earthling? And you have the swordsman with you. Are you here to play poker?”

[Long time, rat.]

“Your Agari is still there. Would you like to play?

[Unfortunately, I don’t have time to deal with you today.]

“I want to buy some weapons,” Mr. Octopus explained.

“Weapon? You have Muramasa.”

“No, I’m not buying. This friend is.” Mr. Octopus pointed to Jin-woo.

“Well, is it possible that an Earthman deserves my weapon?”

[He’s my disciple.]

“Yes?” the rat tilted its head.

[Open the inventory.]

“Oh, yes. Inventory open.”

The inventory opened right in front of the rat, and the rat’s eyes glowed upon seeing what’s inside.

“Ohh! Are those dragon bones? How much do you have?”

“Uh… … Roughly… … .”

Jin-woo began taking out the bones off his inventory.

Soon, a pile of over 4 meters was created.

“There is this much.”

“Okay, if you hand these bones over to me, I’ll lend you a weapon.”

“Lending? Not selling?”

[Take that offer. He’s a useful guy.]

“Useful, huh? All the weapons I make are the best!”

The rat raised a lever in the smithy.

Soon, a sword flew in and came to their view, stopping in front of Jin-woo.

“I’ll let you borrow this.”

It was a long sword with a red blade.

It was impressive. Its golden handle even had jewels.

[Check it.]

“Oh, yes.”

Jin-woo touched the sword.

At that moment, the information of the sword opened automatically before their eyes.

[Dragon Blade]

[Rating: Legendary]

[A sword made from a mixture of dragon bones.]

[Physical attack power: 1,070]

[Power: 570]

[Agility: 320]

[Health: 600]

[Mana: 430]

[Special Skill: Dragon Pier]

[Special Skill 2: Dragon Shield]

[Special Skill 3: Dragon Slayer]

Jin-woo had only one thought upon reading the information:

This is crazy.