Episode 148:
The Gourmet King and heroes with a past to clear up!
To meet them, we had to head to the Kurula area.
The Kurula region was located off the continent of Arba and at the entrance to Antarctica in Fate World. It was notorious among users as a barren, rough, and unfriendly place.
“It’s been a while since I last saw you, but the cool scenery is still the same.”
White buildings and blue skies!
With Sioras’ ability, X was able to teleport to the Kingdom of Lujan, the southernmost part of the continent.
It was such a beautiful city for the first time in a while and the food was delicious.
Tiroling! Notification of stat increase.
“Chuck, the owner’s taste has changed a bit.”
Mumbling.
X, who finished the grilled skewers in an instant, walked around Ruyan.
There were two main ways to get from Ruyan to Kurula area.
You can board a suitable ferry and sail through the rough seas, or board the ships of merchants who regularly visit the Kurula area.
‘I heard the price is similar.’
Is it a crude ferry?
Do you give ferry fare to picky merchants?
These were not very desirable options for the average user, but this did not apply to X!
X, with a grinning smile, looked at the sea off Ruyan.
“Would you like to go swimming for the first time in a while?”
We will swim to the Kurula region!
It was clear that if others heard it, they would say it was crazy.
The sea in Ruyan was relatively mild, but the sea area in Kurula, located at the entrance to Antarctica, was literally no different from ice water.
Moreover, because of the complicated shipping route, it took a full ten days by boat to reach the Kurula region.
But doesn’t X have heavenly cuisine?
“I need to get ready first.”
Smile! X purchased the necessary ingredients at Ruyan General Store.
This time I got help from Sioras, but I never know when I’ll stop by Ruyan again.
‘Be sure to take the village return book and special spices.’
Coincidentally, the spices I had purchased when I first stopped by Luyan had also run out.
There will be a truckload of ingredients you will encounter while swimming to the Kurula area! As the number of ingredients increased, the value of spices increased.
After finishing the calculation, the owner bowed his head politely.
“Thank you for the transaction, Nari. Please stop by again!”
High reputation.
The reputation that increased during the Siege of Veneta alone exceeded 10,000. Thanks to this, X was treated very warmly by NPCs even without wearing the Thier family necklace.
Time is gold!
X immediately ran towards the sea. The sea off Luyan was crowded with users.
Indeed, it appears to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in Fate, which has a lot to see.
Haha hoho. Laughter was heard.
“Oppa, I’m really glad you came. right?”
“Oppa, anywhere is fine as long as I’m with my baby.”
“Wow, did you just see the sea? “A fish this size!”
The scenery is full of sesame seeds, a far cry from X, who is a solitary gourmet.
But there was no way X would care about couples or tourists.
Sigh! X put on a purple cone hat.
“Let’s just catch one for now.”
After the Siege of Veneta, if you are a Fate user, you will not be able to find out if you do not know X.
If you stop by a big city wearing the eye-catching dark iron armor, you will be endlessly flocked by users who will recognize you.
Thanks to this,
Uh puh puh. X, who was swimming to the sea, dived.
‘That guy would be nice.’
Level 50 Chubby Slush Fish.
Immediately capture prey.
Shush! X fired a magic missile from his finger.
Fuquagwagwagwang!!
A column of water rising with a roar!
“...What what?!”
“Has a crazy named monster appeared?!”
“Honey, run away first!”
Thanks to its intelligence approaching 5,000 and its proficiency exceeding 30 percent, the magic missile boasted enormous destructive power.
The sea off Luyan suddenly fell into chaos.
Cheer up. X raised the corners of his mouth and headed toward the village in the Kurula region.
According to known information, the Kurula area was empty. It’s not as cold as the Frost Storm Cliffs, but the weather is pouring down with snow. There were dense coniferous forests growing on the snowy mountains rising here and there.
“If things go well, should we go hunting for a while?”
Still, the level of the monsters that appeared was basically over 500, so it was indeed a barren land of warriors.
A village began to appear in the distance. Even though it was a village, it was nothing special.
‘Wow, it’s closer to a hut than a building, right?’
Houses lined with animal skins.
Still, I could see large huts that looked like stores.
X went to the store to inquire about Vjolaf’s location. But as soon as I took a step, I heard a deep voice.
“What business is there in Kurula, Saenim?”
“Look at the tail. “It looks like I’m freezing to death at any moment.”
“Haha, is it a slave that the merchant came to sell?”
Fluffy beard and muscular body!
Kurula warriors who looked just like Vikings were laughing at X.
X was shocked. I knew from Sioras that Kurula’s warriors were great.
‘I think this is a different species?’
Battle nation!
They had the frame and size of a ship from the Arba continent.
Moreover, the weapon worn at his waist was also unusual. Ax and hammer A barbaric appearance that seems to be aimed only at destruction!
‘Do you think I know why you said you were tired from dealing with me?’
On the outside, Sioras is just a frail old man. The disrespect that these rude warriors would have committed against Sioras seemed like no joke.
But this was also expected.
Cheer up. X asked them politely.
“Can you tell me where Vjolaf is?”
The warriors snorted.
“What did I think I just heard?”
“ok? No way. “Even though it felt like a flying insect whizzing around.”
“Hahaha!”
I knew that, you idiots.
X sighed and laughed.
Did you say they were great warriors who only worshiped strong power? If so, they have no choice but to be recognized in their own way.
Kuuk. The moment when X curled his fist and was about to challenge him to a duel.
A cracking voice was heard.
“...I saw it clearly with my own two eyes.”
The sound coming from behind caught the attention of X and the warriors.
There stood a boy dressed in traditional Kurula clothing. His youthful face looked like he was about the age when he had gone through a period of transformation. One of the warriors twitched his eyebrows.
“What did you see, Hunriquel?”
Hunriquel, who hesitated at the question that was close to an interrogation, opened his mouth.
“...It may seem strange, but he swam the sea and arrived at Kurula. “And in one hand, he’s dragging a huge pearl pufferfish with deadly poison.”
It seems that a boy named Hunriquel was watching him from somewhere.
Suddenly, X relaxed his fists.
Usually, in situations like this, attitudes change to be more favorable.
but.
“Haha! “Did you see something else again, Hunriquel?”
“I can’t believe I swam and arrived at Kurula. You’re still just saying nonsense. If that’s not enough, what else? Giant pearl pufferfish? “You mean this weakling?”
The warriors let out a blatant sneer.
“It’s true...”
Hunriquel’s face turned red in an instant. Judging from the warriors’ reactions and Hunriquel’s patience, it seemed like there was some story behind it. X, who was watching the situation unfold, opened his mouth.
“It’s hard to say this on my own, but it’s all true.”
“...what?”
“If you can’t take responsibility, you better watch your mouth, stranger. “What we Kurula warriors hate most is weakness and lies.”
Actions rather than words.
The warriors’ hands were already turned to their weapons.
X smiled back.
“If you don’t believe me, I can show you right now. “It’s as easy as swimming in the sea and catching a giant pearl puffer.”
fillet. X cleared his throat.
“But you’re starting to get itchy to just listen quietly? So, here, I’ll prove it the way the Kurula warriors did.”
An eye for an eye!
X pointed his finger at the warriors.
“It’s a waste of time, so let’s attack them both at once!”
Munchkin that I eat all by myself