Chapter 501
TL: xLordFifth
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Hmm, hmm, hmm. Madam, hi!
Oh my, our lord, you seem to be in a very good mood today.
Yes. A task that seemed difficult turned out to be quite easy.
It was easy, at least for Leeha. The difficult part would be for Bottleneck.
Of course, Leeha knew that too. Once Bottleneck found a certain level of value, it would ultimately be his job to personally search for the corresponding materials.
Anyway, that value calculation is the hardest part. Its not like you can just run an Excel a few times and get the answer.
A scope with a maximum magnification of over 50 times would be at the level of top-grade binoculars. To implement technology of that size into a scope to be mounted on a sniper rifle? It requires more than just one or two calculations. Its not something you can easily figure out just by tinkering with a calculator.
But this isnt reality; its Middle Earth. Heh heh.
Theres no doubt that the laws of physics will be cleverly twisted to somehow make it happen. Thats what Leeha thought.
Anything new lately?
What new could there be? Our lord handled the Shinobigumi matter well Nowadays, extracting information from Minis has become much easier. Thanks to that, the quality of information sent to the palace has improved, and the capital branch has gotten quite busy, my sister told me.
Madame Ju smiled softly. Her attitude towards Leeha was friendlier than before. Why would the officially recognized Intelligence Guild of Fibiel suddenly become so friendly to Leeha?
Of course, Leeha himself knew why. It was partly their responsibility.
Phew, it wasnt easy. Who would have thought theyd be setting traps there? I, I almost died.
Who was it that informed Leeha about Chiyou being in the Silver Plains? It was the information network of Holy Grill. Indeed, Chiyou was there, but Holy Grill only knew one thing and was unaware of the other. It was because of that one thing missed by Holy Grills information network that Leeha almost faced a deadly crisis.
Well, I survived because I had predicted that Chiyou wouldnt show up in that way But still, it was really a close call.
If Leeha had been just a bit less sharp, just a bit more naive, he might have really fallen for the Shinobigumis trick.
He could have been killed by Chiyou, and the secret quest received from Lotzak and the king would have failed, leading to a plummet in royal affinity.
Ju knew well what Leeha was talking about and had no words to retort to such probing.
Im really sorry about that. There were parts we just couldnt know
Right, right. How could we know everything 100%? I was just disappointed. Even the Holy Grill, managed by Madam Lu and Madam Ju, known as the strongest information guild of Fibiel, couldnt read the moves of the Shinobigumi managed alone by Chiyou.
It wasnt a thoughtless complaint, nor was he asking for compensation.
However, Leehas tone, subtly scratching at their pride, was not at all friendly. Normally, Ju would have snapped back, but now she could only sigh in response.
Well, its a thing of the past. Its not like it changes the relationship between you and me, right?
Yes? Ah, that, of course. It should I appreciate you thinking that way.
So, I wanted to ask a few things. Nothing as difficult as the Shinobigumi stuff! Without their interference, it should be much easier. Can you help?
Leeha showed a refreshing expression.
Giving Ju a sense of guilt and indebtedness? Naturally, it was to obtain the latest information for free.
How unfair it is that I still havent received a single tax from the thriving Holy Grill.
Every time he asked something, he had to give huge tax benefits, which was particularly annoying for Leeha.
Cough, alright. What information do you want?
Im not sure if you would know this But the Vatican has a treasure vault, right?
Yes, thats right.
I think I might need to enter that treasure vault.
Oh! The reward for the New Continent expedition? I know about it. The auction house area was bustling because of that recently.
That, really?
Are they looking for a weakness? Or is it just a simple warning?
It had been about an hour since Luger entered this land, but he couldnt speed up. The creatures were annoying, and so far, there was no information about this land.
Theres no location achievement popping up. A land this vast should have one. If not, it means I havent entered far enough to trigger the achievement information
Going a bit further would confirm it. So Luger had no choice but to ponder. The number of crows in the sky was gradually increasing, and the same was true for the wolves. A location achievement would mean that Ive fully stepped into this land. Right now, its like a buffer zone, only watching and guarding against intruders, but if I really enter, how will these monsters observing me react, these unpleasant beasts?
Should I deal with them here before moving on?
Luger slowly loaded his cobalt blue python with bullets. There were quite a few of them, but if he could take out two or three with one attack, it might be possible to finish before the rest rush in.
However, if they spread out widely and come at me, it will become quite troublesome.
Luger is a master of hunting. A master hunter doesnt only think from the hunters perspective. He knows that he too could become the prey, hunted at any moment. Especially wolves, creatures specialized in group attacks. He had to consider not only forming a wide formation but also the possibility of coordinating with the crows in the sky.
With three heads, are they smarter?
Luger mumbled to himself and then let out a hollow laugh, Heh.
Spending time with that Ha Leeha guy, Ive picked up some strange habits.
Then he shook his head. After all, as soon as he entered this land, Luger had already saved it in the crystal ball. If its a monster in the form of an animal, it wouldnt be able to lock the space.
First, lets fight. After trying to fight, if it doesnt work, I can use a return scroll and then come back using the crystal ball.
[Cannon Enhancement: Flat Cannon].
Luger quietly recited the skill. Humming, the cobalt blue python glowed with light.
Luger could feel those behind him twitching, but they still hadnt come out yet.
Stay behind the rocks Ill blow you all up with the rocks.
If he shot a penetrating explosive shell, it would burst through the rocks and explode right in front of their faces. That single shot could render more than half of them in a near-death state.
Luger barely held back a grin.
The pleasure of success, the feeling of confidence in his strength, was always thrilling.
[Jagd- Ack!
Boom!
The moment he turned around to pull the trigger, something rushed past his back.
With an immense force of wind.
Like charcoal dust, things from the ground soared into the air.
-What?
Grrrrrr
It was then that the three-headed wolves jumped out from behind the rocks. But Luger couldnt look at them. What had just passed behind him? Luger examined the ground. Something had deeply gouged the earth. The marks looked like bullet scars.
Bang!
It was then that a faint gunshot was heard. Lugers mind raced like lightning. He thought it had just grazed his back. But how did it become behind him? At that moment, Luger had turned around to shoot at the rocks. If he hadnt turned, what would have been there?
My head.
Ignoring the charging three-headed wolves, Luger tore the scroll. Considering the time difference between the bullet grazing him and the faint gunshot heard from a distance, he could estimate the distance of the sniper.
Grrrrr-
Whoosh! Right before Lugers body disappeared, the three-headed wolves launched an attack. But Lugers body vanished, and something that had just grazed Lugers back pierced through the spot. Torn apart was not Luger but the body of the three-headed wolves.
Crack!
Something that ripped through the body of the three-headed wolves embedded in the ground, raising a cloud of charcoal dust. Embedded in the ground was a bullet. Despite having to reluctantly leave the place he had reached after investing almost all his time in the New Continent, Luger didnt regret his journey so far.
Hehehe finally found it. [Matans Shooter]
Considering the time it took for the bullet to graze him and the sound to reach him.
Luger estimated the distance to be 7km.