Chapter 181: Chapter 181: Getting the ore

Seojun glanced around the cave one last time before heading toward the exit. "Hmm, but that can wait. Let's go get my ore first," he said.The dark slime bounced beside him, responding cheerfully, "Kyuu! Okay, Master!"

As they walked out of the cave, Seojun smiled, thinking, This will be much easier now that you can talk.

Sui continued to bounce happily, and then Seojun's system chimed in. [Host, I am curious why you named him Sui. Where did you get it?]

Seojun considered this for a moment. "There's no deep meaning. He just looks like a ball of water, and water in Korean is 'soo,' so I made it Sui."

[Oh, I thought it meant something else. You're quick to think, Host,]

As Seojun walked through the forest, he asked, "Now, where is it located?"

[Just keep walking straight, Host,]

The forest was alive with vibrant colors and sounds. Tall trees towered overhead, their leaves rustling gently in the breeze. Sunlight filtered through the branches, creating beautiful patterns on the ground. Flowers of all colors bloomed along the path, filling the air with sweet scents.

As Seojun continued walking, he noticed a large root sticking out of the ground. He stepped onto it and jumped down, landing softly on the mossy earth. Sui followed him, bouncing off the root and landing beside him with a cheerful "Kyuu!"

"Look at this place," Seojun said, taking in the beauty around him. "It feels so peaceful here."

Birds chirped above, and the sound of a nearby stream added to the serene atmosphere. Seojun spotted colorful butterflies fluttering from flower to flower, and he couldn't help but smile at the sight.

[You're getting closer, Host. Just a bit further,]

As they walked, Seojun noticed how the forest seemed to change. The trees grew thicker, and the air felt cooler. It was as if they were entering a hidden part of the world. S~eaʀᴄh the Novёlƒire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"This is amazing,"

As he stepped over another large root, a person passed by on the same trail, a huge red serpent slithering behind him. The man glanced at Seojun, then at Sui, the dark slime bouncing beside him, and smirked mockingly before continuing on his way.

Sui immediately noticed. "Kyuu! Did you see that, Master?! Kyung! He's mocking us!" The little slime began to bounce in frustration, ready to attack the man and his serpent.

But Seojun calmly caught Sui in mid-air before it could do anything rash. "His camera will see us. You need to learn not to get worked up over simple mocking," Seojun said softly, lowering Sui back to the ground.

"Kyung! But, Master..." Sui muttered, still agitated. Just then, Seojun's system chimed in.

[I have managed to prevent us from being fully watched by the cameras. If we encounter other people, their cameras will still capture us and hear us. But not me—only host and your guardian can hear me.]

Seojun glancing at Sui, who had calmed down a little but still looked upset. "See, Sui? We don't need to react to every small thing."

Sui gave a small bounce and muttered, "Kyuu... Okay, Master, Kyuuu but What is a system?"

As Seojun and Sui continued walking, Sui tilted its tiny head and asked, "Kyuu... what is a system, Master?"

[I was once a god who was punished and turned into a book that was passed down through your master's family for generations. Over time, I evolved into what I am now—a system.]

Sui blinked at the floating screen. "Kyuuu... what?" It said, staring blankly, clearly confused.

The system, slightly annoyed, added, [Honestly, this is why explaining things to monsters is difficult...]

Seojun chuckled softly and patted Sui to calm him down. "Sui, it's okay. The system is a bit complicated for you since you lived in the Abyss. You'll understand more as we go."

"Kyuuu I wanna understand it Master,"

"Don't worry, We'll explain it more later."

[Tsk, whatever... Anyway, host, look up.] The system grumbled, still a bit irritated.

Seojun looked up and saw several small skylands floating in the sky, some with waterfalls flowing downwards like ribbons. It was quite the sight.

[In the middle skyland is where the ore you need is located,]

"Hmm, block the camera," Seojun ordered. Instantly, the camera feed that was tracking him went dark, displaying a "No Signal" message for those watching. Without hesitation, Seojun disappeared, teleporting to the edge of the middle skyland.

But just as he landed, a tail suddenly struck him from the side. He managed to block it with his arm, but the force sent him flying across the skyland.

[Host, did I forget to mention? There's a small flaw in your teleportation technique. After teleporting, you can't move or defend yourself for five seconds—kind of like a delay.]

"You didn't mention that, System," Seojun muttered as he grabbed a branch mid-flight. Using his momentum, he swung around and landed gracefully on the ground, shaking off the surprise attack. He narrowed his eyes, scanning the area for the source of the tail.

Seojun dusted himself off after being knocked back and looked up at the creature that had struck him. His eyes narrowed. The tail had scales, but it wasn't just any ordinary beast.

The creature looked like a crocodile, but much bigger. Its skin was a dark, deep green, and along its back, something glimmered—shining blue patches, almost like gems embedded in its scales.

Seojun quickly activated his appraisal skill. A screen flashed before his eyes, revealing the creature's name.

Name: Mithril Crocodon

Rank: B

Description: A massive crocodilian beast with a back covered in natural mithril ore, giving it extraordinary defensive power. Its hide is nearly impenetrable, and the ore growing from its back makes it highly sought after. Known for its aggressive nature, it fiercely guards territories rich in rare resources. Its tail is especially dangerous, able to shatter even the strongest shields.

Sui, still bouncing next to him, looked up at the beast with wide eyes. "Kyuu! Master, that's huge! And it hit you hard! Kyuu how dare it hit my Master!"