Chapter 904

Chapter 904

Zamiel wasn’t someone to be underestimated. Leeha also knew this.

The avatar of the Devil that transcended time and space wouldn’t rely on mere conditions like snow, rain, sea, mountains, or sky.

Leeha quietly closed his eyes. The ‘White Reaper’ required snow. But what was that snow?

‘It could only be used after performing a ceremonial snow reqiuem. I obtained it as a sign of respect for the purest snow—’

And it was related to the existence of the spirit governing it.

‘Could it be related to a spirit? Or is it just a psychological limitation? Extreme anger, severe depression, confusion, conditions like these?’

Since he couldn’t fully understand the algorithm of the NPC’s mentality, Leeha couldn’t grasp it right away.

However, there was something he could say more certainly than Luger or Kidd.

‘《Arcane Sniper》 isn’t unconditional. There are clearly conditions. For instance, the final bullet eliminates—not just that—it deletes the user itself. That’s one of the conditions.’

No significant changes had occurred.

Kyle was still in the enemy’s hands, and Elizabeth and Brown’s fate was uncertain.

But knowing that 《Arcane Sniper》 couldn’t be used unlimitedly or unconditionally was enough to ease his mind somewhat.

“Oh right, Ulrek-nim!”

“What’s the matter, human Ha Leeha?”

“Well, it got a little weird, but... we finished the job for the King of Saur Land.”

“You mean killing that covetous dark elf?”

“Yes, so... ahem, when could we expect the payment for the job...?”

Leeha asked with an awkward face.

Ulrek stared at Leeha for a moment and shook his head.

“It’s something I can’t answer. More importantly, haven’t the conditions changed?”

Leeha had somewhat expected what Ulrek would say.

Strictly speaking, the quest to assassinate Kaztor, 『Saur Land’s Request』, was meant to eliminate the danger posed by ‘Arcane Sniper’.

However, Leeha couldn’t say that the threat was entirely gone just because Kaztor was dead.

‘Darn Chiyou. I should level her up to 10 by infinite judgments so I can feel relieved.’

Because Arcane Sniper was still in the enemy’s hands.

But Leeha wasn’t one to back down.

“Conditions—well... yes, but it was also our agreement after all.”

“You’ll have to discuss that with His Majesty.”

“I understand.”

Simply gaining access to Saur Land and having a chance to meet the king once was already a considerable achievement.

“A persistent person, aren’t you.”

“Trying to get the quest acknowledged even in this situation?”

“Of course! After all this effort, would you just throw it away? I’m completely broke right now!”

Seeing Leeha getting indignant, Luger and Kidd shook their heads.

But they weren’t entirely empty-handed.

〈Achievement: Grudge Eater (S-)〉

Congratulations!

You have successfully defeated a creature that lived its entire life filled with yin energy. All the curses, fears, confusions, criticisms, and persecutions have been purified and absorbed by you. Absorbed energy, you ask? For those who awaited your absorption, it will be an excellent nourishment!

Reward: Intelligence +11, mind Power +10, dark Attribute Spirit Affinity +10%

You are the second registrant of the ‘Grudge Eater’ achievement.

The first three registrant of the achievement will be recorded in the Hall of Fame, and its effect will be doubled.

Effect: Intelligence +22, mind Power +20, dark Attribute Spirit Affinity +20%

Increased affinity with dark attribute spirits.

Leeha had already been acknowledged by two dark attribute spirits of darkness and fear.

The achievement ‘Spirit Enchanter’ confirmed this.

But it wasn’t an achievement that boosted affinity so blatantly. Leeha was curious to see how this would play out subsequently.

‘It’s funny that I’m the second registrant in the Hall of Fame. There must be another NPC—no, monster as gloomy as Kaztor in Middle Earth. If anyone would seek that out...’

Prea.

“What is that huge size! And not a single monster on such a vast land?”

“Wow... I thought it was just some floating rock... But this? It could accommodate an entire city.”

Breaking through the clouds, what appeared below was literally another continent. A lone flying island, so high that the ground seemed distant and detached. Kidd nodded quietly.

“That’s why it’s called the ‘Island in the Sky’. That’s 〈Laputa〉.”

The grand mass of land defied gravity as it moved.

“Wow, Prince! The Red Zeppelin is—”

“Hmm. We are entering.”

When GM, who was visiting Laputa for the first time, hesitated, Ulrek gently pulled on the tendrils of the Red Zeppelin.

『Guuuuu...』

The Red Zeppelin began to lower its altitude gradually. Alexander and Fernand swallowed dryly.

“If it were like last time, we would soon crash into it.”

“Their barrier contains tremendous repellent energy. If something goes wrong, we could all melt.”

“Stop scaring us, Fernand! Alexander!”

They had to turn back near this area sometime before. Laputa’s barrier didn’t just block like that of Saur Land.

“If Lee Jiwon hadn’t tested the skill first that time, we—ugh, I don’t even want to think about it.”

So capable was the barrier in preventing entry and punishing any unwarranted intrusion, that without Bailephus and Lee Jiwon, Alexander and Fernand might have been done for.

As Fernand caused a stir, Alexander’s expression changed slightly.

“Lee Jiwon...”

Where could the Rank 2 be now?

He was the one who wanted to enter Laputa more than anyone. What could he be doing now?

“I’ve won.”

Alexander had that thought and smiled.

“We’re entering!”

With Ulrek’s shout, the massive Red Zeppelin began to vanish.

To be precise, as they entered Laputa’s barrier, they became invisible from the outside.

“Wow—! Wait a minute! If possible—achievements—”

Even in that moment, Leeha was worried about achievements.

───────────────!

As they passed through the barrier, a burst of light caused everyone to shut their eyes.

When they reopened them, what lay before them was no longer just a floating island.

“I get why they said the dinosaurs of Saur Land were trained here.”

“This isn’t just ruins... Well, it does look like ruins but—”

It wasn’t as luxuriously adorned as the cities of Saur Land.

It wasn’t blindingly splendid, but instead, boasted a noble magnificence that hadn’t faded with time, filling the island.

“Isn’t a city made of gold quite tacky?”

What the users had thought was ‘land’, reflecting the light, was entirely gold.

And a great quantity of it, covering almost every visible part of the surface.

Considering the exchange value between Middle Earth’s gold coins and real-world currency, just scraping off a little of this land could allow someone to live comfortably.

“They say it embodies the power of gods, but what they meant was gold—”

“Don’t compare material value to the power of gods, human Ha Leeha.”

“Ah, yes? Of course. It’s not because of that.”

Leeha, trying to express his admiration, quickly closed his mouth at Ulrek’s reprimand. Widening his eyes, he swiftly scanned the surroundings.

“Anyone get achievements?”

The users looked at each other. No one responded.

Whether they had actually gained an achievement or not, no one would state the ‘truth’ at this point.

So, what was left?

Leeha quickly raised the Black Bass.