Chapter 880

Chapter 880

As they approached the city, Leeha realized once again that the country named Saur Land and the existence of the Saurus race had a high probability of disrupting Middle Earth’s balance.

“Why are you so silent? At what level is it? Something absurd like B+ popped up, right?”

“Are you hoping for that, Luger? More than anything, a place like this can’t be simply B+ grade... No matter how conservatively you estimate, it would exceed A+ level. There is even a possibility it could be S- grade.”

Luger’s and Kidd’s attention bells were right beside Leeha, and they were trying to deduce from Leeha’s expression about the achievements he had just unlocked.

However, Leeha had to keep silent.

〈Achievement: First Discovery―Saur Land (S+)〉

Congratulations! You have discovered an unprecedented location. This is the country where ancient creatures who ruled this world, the dinosaurs, proficient in all civilizations and magic, reside! This is Saur Land! The mere fact that the Saurus race, whose existence has barely been verified, congregates here, possessing a civilization more advanced than humans, magic stronger than dragons, and a natural affinity more harmonious than elves, seems impossible even in a novel. The only one who can address all beings in this world who consider themselves lofty is you, who discovered Saur Land.

It is natural that gigantic monsters, bowing before their overwhelming size and power, worship them. Even the scent of having been in Saur Land will make them lower their heads.

Prove the existence of Saur Land through the ability you gained as a reward for discovering this place!

Reward: 60 stat points

Dominance over gigantic monsters +30%

(This achievement does not have a Hall of Fame)

‘Kijung... He caught Pyrot-Cocri and earned an S+ achievement by completing a quest given by the Pope.’

But what was this? An S+ achievement just for discovery?

Nothing but stepping foot there first, resulting in an S+ achievement!

‘Balance... balance!’

Considering that the discovery of Peklo City had an S-grade, the discovery level and rarity of Saur Land would exceed those of Peklo City.

It implied that it was a place rarer and more vital than the undead city made by one of the Demon King’s Fragment.

‘It makes sense. It has to be that way.’

A civilization more advanced than humans.

Magic stronger than dragons.

Natural affinity more harmonious than elves.

No such entity exists in the world. Or rather, did not exist.

‘Until the Saurus race was discovered.’

Leeha trembled all over.

60 stat points and 30% dominance over gigantic monsters.

Although he didn’t yet know how to use this dominance over gigantic monsters, he had faith that the additional option tied to an S+ grade wouldn’t be bad.

‘No, wait, this... I’ve seen this before. Crazy! Character window!’

Name: Ha Leeha / Race: Human

Occupation: White Reaper / Level: 261 (2.11%)

Title: Shadow Hitman / Achievements: 176

HP: 11,790(8,253)

MP: 5,465

Stats: Strength 894(+809)

Agility 4,451(+1,621)

Intelligence 645(+429)

Stamina 464(+338)

Mentality 421(+176)

Remaining Stat Points: 386

“Huh?”

“What, at what level?”

“What’s the option?”

“N-No. It’s not the achievement, it’s the stats... They are odd.”

Leeha blinked, staring at his character window. When was the last time he assigned any stat points?

Having swept through countless achievements and gained levels from defeating an Adult Lich Dragon, his stat points had accumulated without his notice.

“Stats? What’s your total stat score?”

“Even just mentioning your Agility would be enough.”

Despite Luger’s question and Kidd slyly adding on, Leeha did not respond to any of them.

There was no need to showcase his foolishness.

‘First... let’s replenish mana. The next would be increasing the damage of Black Bass.’

He had previously considered it unnecessary.

He thought he could allocate the stat points later when something essential appeared, or if new item requirements became known.

But that was a waste.

‘No, that’s not it. They were all one-shot, one-kill anyway, so it’s not necessarily a waste... But overbalance-wise, I might be the overbalance. Heh.’

Leeha mockingly self-praised as he distributed his stat points appropriately.

It was rather fortunate.

If that was the case, he would have shown favor towards Leeha from the first moment they met.

Moreover, it was the golden-helmeted dinosaur who instantly recognized Kyle’s identity.

‘Seeing as how the other dinosaurs weren’t particularly cautious around Kyle... there must be some unique ability only the royal family possesses.’

Leeha’s intuition told him so.

The clue to treating Kyle might be found there.

However, it still wasn’t an unequivocal choice. He kept wondering who it would be for and who would benefit from it.

This concern kept bothering him. Yet, there was no viable solution at the moment.

After all, it wasn’t even certain if they could treat Kyle or not.

‘No use worrying about it in advance.’

Leeha shook his head, tossing aside the cluttered thoughts.

The thoroughfares were meticulously arranged in a grid pattern, and the dinosaurs roamed, flinching and observing Leeha’s party as they passed.

Just as this place was unknown to humans, perhaps most inside this place were also unfamiliar with humans?

Leeha was watching them and their distance from within the bubble.

“Feels like being a zoo monkey.”

“You should enjoy this opportunity.”

“Ha, can you really enjoy this? Alexander! Can you enjoy this?”

Hearing Kidd’s words, Luger looked at Alexander.

Fernand, per Kidd’s suggestion, was indeed enjoying the current situation. Though the NPCs seemed uncomfortable, they were enduring it in their own way.

And Alexander?

“...... I am...... the pinnacle of humanity....”

The pride of ranking first was under a severe attack.

“Pfft.”

“Haha, even he has days like this.”

Leeha and Luger couldn’t hold back their laughter.

How long they had been moving like this, a familiar place to humans like Leeha appeared.

“A castle.”

“A castle made of jewels...?”

It couldn’t compare with those of Fibiel or Minis.

The grandeur of the castle, adorned with gold leaf and jewels, was beyond words.

The Third Prince quietly turned his head to observe the humans inside the bubble.

“It is possible only in our advanced civilization. You humans... build stone walls to ward off enemies. Here, there are no enemies, as the security system is perfect. That’s why this is possible. In that sense, humans are truly pitiful.”

The Third Prince genuinely felt pity for humans.

Finally, the dinosaur with the muted helmet standing by the Third Prince spoke for the first time.

“His Majesty is waiting, Prince. All reports have already been made.”

“Hmm. Well done.”

The Third Prince nodded.

“Let’s go in.”

Still enclosed in the bubble, they entered the inner part of the royal palace of Sauroland.

* * *

The interior of the royal palace was just as splendid as its exterior.

The group marveled quietly at the precious artistic adornments.

What was even more surprising was the absence of personnel despite the rich decorations.

“A hall of this size doesn’t have any guarding dinosaurs?”

“Certainly seems like there are no guards.”

“The expression ‘no enemies’ makes sense. It means they are in that much of a peaceful state.”

Alexander was the one who thought the same as the Three Musketeers at that exact point. Unlike their suspicions, his face showed a slight sentimentality.

“It’s confidence.”

“Sorry?”

“They believe they can protect themselves with their own strength. It’s respectable. Without any enemies, they don’t even need a military to guard the king.”

Alexander added with a hint of bitterness.

“But to have such confidence that they wouldn’t even take our weapons....”

Alexander seemed to have acknowledged the Saurians already.

After passing through the corridors and halls for some time, they finally arrived at a massive gate within the expansive palace.