Chapter 177

‘Oh! Divine power!’

This was not an issue of the value being high or low. The fact that I now had the divine power stat itself was an amazing gift. Having just 1 in that stat allowed me to use Ares’s power.

Furthermore, he also gave me 500 Guard Points.

I felt a warm sensation starting from my head where Pavinson was as soon as the message in my head ended. The warm sensation covered my body before disappearing along with Pavinson’s soul.

I quickly checked my Status Window.

[Kang Hwi Ram Level 456]

Dexterity: Advanced Level 9, 1%

Strength: 415

Agility: 2,037

Stamina: 103

Intuition: 148

Magic: 203

Vitality: 42

Mana: 802

HP: 873

Endurance: 41

Reinforced Toughness: 160

Guard Point: 4,098

Intelli Point: 137

Spirit Energy: 589

*Available Points: 50

It wasn’t in my basic Status Window.

‘Extended Stats open!’

Faith: 11

Divine Power: 50

Knowledge: 247

Charm: 31

Sensitivity: 27

Fame: 2,563

Respect: 980

……

I didn’t even pay attention to the other stats. The only thing I could focus on was the divine power stat near the top.

Now I should be able to use some healing abilities using divine powers as well. My resistance to curses will also go up, and divine power would be added every time I use magic as well.

This meant that I would become stronger against not only monsters, but Demons and the Demon Lord who have dark auras as well.

And that wasn’t it. My Guard Points will recover on its own now. However, I didn’t know what the maximum amount was set to be.

‘It was an unexpectedly large gift.’

Pavinson had disappeared as I did that.

Kaicher seemed to have calmed down as well. He had the Blue Clouds Sword in one hand while caressing the hair of the Archbishop’s descendants with the other.

“There’s nothing to worry about anymore. I will protect you.”

That was a good mindset.

However, we couldn’t idly stand around like this to do that. Every second mattered to resolve the situation if we wanted things to go our way.

This was an important time right now.

The reason we could get here so quickly and easily take back the Ares Temple was because the Jeppi tribe’s forces were focused on the Ameri Kingdom.

However, things will change now. The Jeppi would have enemies on both sides if something happened in Avanguarde. Most importantly, they would have an issue with their supply route.

They would focus on resolving the issues in Avanguarde first.

We can consider the battle to be ninety percent completed if we can prevent that from happening.

“Kaicher, we need to prevent them from getting past the Reina River first. Humbley-nim has already set the walls around the river so it is possible if we destroy all bridges and focus our forces. We should be able to last at least a month.”

“I will also focus our troops by the Reina River.”

Harrison stepped up as well.

Honestly speaking, there were a significant number of soldiers following Harrison. He should be able to gather tens of thousands of soldiers if he gathers the soldiers stationed throughout the Batoru Kingdom.

Just gathering the forces around Avanguarde will give us 5,000 people easily. The chances of success were high if we drafted the civilians as well.

Kaicher nodded his head as well.

“Sure.”

“Then I will head to Peria Mountain now. I should be able to return by tomorrow if I hurry.”

“I wish you luck.”

Kaicher turned around as if trying to hurry to leave.

But I couldn’t let him leave like that. There was something I was supposed to earn here.

Kaicher seemed to not be thinking about that at all.

“Kaicher. You need to complete my quest before you go.”

Kaicher stopped and gasped as if he finally remembered.

He then came over and put his hand on my shoulder.

I heard the voice in my head.

<You have completed Ares’s Blessings Quest.

As a reward, Ares has promised to bless you according to the amount of Guard Points in your possession.

In addition, you have received 1,000 Guard Points.>

I got some in addition.

That means that I have 5,000 Guard Points. It will be extremely beneficial to me whenever I end up using it.

Kaicher announced the end of the quest before quickly starting to move.

“Shall we move as well?”

I headed toward the Magician’s Tower with Harrison’s group.

Harrison sent messengers with orders as we did that. Most of it consisted of defending the walls surrounding the Reina River.

And one more important thing.

“Hurry and inform his majesty to restore General Suani to his position.”

There should be no need to hurry in that regard. I had already asked for it as soon as I arrived at Titan Valley.

The third prince who is ruling in the King’s place probably already gave the order to release General Suani.

There were also the 20 battleships Humbley had prepared for this.

That should be enough to completely seal off the Jeppi tribe’s sea supply route heading to the Batoru Kingdom. That meant that we were cutting the Jeppis off at the top and the bottom.

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Pages: 1 Pages ( 1 of 2 ): 1Harrison’s group gasped in shock as soon as they came out of the portal.

“This is the Peria Mountain.”

They should consider it an honor. No other humans other than myself have been here before.

Ah, I guess the old people from the Orthodox Church of the Sun were probably here. The people from the Church of the Sun were probably here too.

It can still be considered very special.

“You’re here!”

I heard a familiar voice.

It was the Elemental who served as my guide in Peria Mountain.

She seemed to have been guarding this spot the whole time. The Elemental revealed itself as soon as I appeared with Harrison’s group.

“I brought the Fairy’s Orb. May my friends go up to the Altar of the Sun now?”

“Please take the Fairy’s Orb to the Fairy-nim. Then you should be able to get permission.”

“I understand. Please wait here for a bit.”

I left Harrison’s group there and followed the Elemental to the Fairy’s Lake at the top of Peria Mountain.

I placed the orb at the altar in front of the Fairy’s Lake.

A portion of the lake started to tremble before the water took the form of a person and started to move toward the altar. It was as if a person made of water was moving toward the altar.

‘That must be the Fairy.’

The Fairy hugged the Fairy’s Orb.

The water that had been transparent changed colors and shape before it turned into the shape of a woman.

The Fairy turned semi-transparent and shot into the air as soon as she finished changing shape.

< You have successfully completed the task assigned to you.

Now all those who follow me will consider you to be their friend. >

I heard the Fairy’s voice as well as the voice announcing the end of the quest.

< You have completed the Fairy’s Quest.

You have received the High Elf Command Order as a reward.

Your friendliness with the Fairies has increased by 1,000.

You have received the title of, ‘Friend of the Fairies,’ from the Fairy. Your fame has increased by 500. The title can be revealed according to your will. >

‘Wow! Friendliness increased by 1,000!’

That was an unexpectedly large reward.

I guess this quest was that hard. Most importantly, I was able to help the Fairy out with this quest.

Furthermore, all who follow the Fairy will consider me to be their friend.

I guess friendliness increasing by 1,000 isn’t much if you consider that fact.

But a High Elf Command Order…

It wasn’t like a piece of paper was given to me.

I lifted my hand and looked at my palm. It was because I felt something warm on my hand when I heard the quest completion message.

There was some foreign text on my palm. This seemed to be the High Elf Command Order.

“Now there is no need for me to be by your side. You can go anywhere on Peria Mountain. Please ask the High Elf if you do not know the way.”

The Elemental left those words before disappearing like fog.

But how do I summon a High Elf? Is it like this?

“High Elf?”

I looked around.

I then felt something gathering in one spot. It was as if that spot was sucking in the air and particles in the area.

That spot slowly took form before turning into a High Elf. They must be able to appear and disappear like this because they were created by the forces of nature.

“It’s been a while, sir.”

The High Elf respectfully kneeled in front of me.

She still was crazily beautiful. I would probably put my life on the line to make her my woman if I met someone like her in the human world.

But this was Royal Roader.

Furthermore, this was a creature created by the aura of the Elemental. I can’t think of weird thoughts about it.

“Nice to see you again. You don’t need to kneel like that in the future. Please stand up.”

“Thank you very much. Please feel free to give me any orders as needed.”

She was talking as if she was a slave and I was the master.

I guess it makes sense since I summoned her with the Command Order.

“Let’s first head to the Altar of the Sun. My friends are waiting for me.”

“I will lead the way.”

I followed the High Elf toward the Altar of the Sun.

“Gasp!”

“Wow!”

Harrison’s group all seemed shocked.

It was probably because of the High Elf. They weren’t as rare as the Drakes, but they still did not reveal themselves to humans.

Furthermore, her beauty was something no humans could ever achieve. Even the Elves who were known for their beauty were nothing compared to the High Elf.

Thankfully she was covering the important parts with what looked to be leaves because if she showed up the way she showed up the first time, some of them would already be drooling.

I should give her some clothes as soon as we get to the city.

“We have received the Fairy-nim’s permission. You may now proceed up to the Altar of the Sun.”

There was no limit to the number of people. That was because I earned close to 1,000 Stone Elf’s Souls at the Demons’ Mine.

In comparison, Harrison’s group had less than 100 people.

Harrison’s group went up to the Altar of the Sun one by one. They soon hugged each other in joy.

Harrison’s face was turning red as well. Even though there were less than 100 of them, the fact that they could use Spirit Energy meant that they could show significant strength in battle.

“Thank you. I will not forget about your help.”

“I’m relieved. Let’s go recover the Batoru Kingdom now.”

“Of course. But could I ask you for one more request?”

What is he trying to ask me now? I helped him enough that it should be Harrison’s turn to help me.

“It is something very important. However, I will reward you handsomely for it.”

Harrison was someone with absolute power in the Batoru Kingdom. He had received that power from the king that even the third prince treated Harrison as his teacher.

Furthermore, that was even more so for his father, Morris.

Morris has probably been released from the underground prison as well and is working to recover the Batoru Kingdom.

Basically, it meant that I could have anything I want if I used Harrison properly. It wouldn’t be bad to have him owe me a favor in a situation like this.

Well, depending on what the request is, of course.

“Please tell me what you need.”

“Can you fortify our weapons as well?”

Ah, that was it!

I remember how envious they looked when I was fortifying the Dwarves weapons at the Demons’ Mine.

That was easy. It wasn’t like my focus went away if I combined jewels or fortified weapons anymore.

The problem was that I had no Jewels of Fortification on me anymore.

“I understand. Please head to Avanguarde first. I will meet up with you after gathering as many Jewels of Fortification as possible. However, I cannot fortify everyone’s weapons. It is not easy to gather Jewels of Fortification.”

“Thank you. I will wait for you at Avanguarde.”

Harrison’s group disappeared first through the portal.

I unsummoned the High Elf before jumping into the portal as well.

Translator: Miraclerifle