Chapter 29

Surviving With An Sss-Rank Inventory Chapter 29Episode 29

Dio left the back alley and headed straight to the city square to find a warehouse.

When Dio arrived at the warehouse, he did not forget to take the ‘Essence of Flame’, which was his original purpose.

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[Essence of Flame]

Grade: Unique

Level Restriction: None

Description: A rare material containing the essence of fire.

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Tiring!

[Forgotten swordsmanship evolution condition #3 has been completed.]

After acquiring the essence of flame, the skill window began to change as when condition #1 was completed.

‘Since [width] was obtained with condition 1, wouldn’t something have been given this time as well?’

Dio looked at the skills with high expectations.

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1. Achieve mastery level 100 – [Complete]

2. [Width] Use 1000 times 301/1000

3. Obtain Essence of Flame – [Complete]

4. [???]

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Although the skill has not changed, the condition window has been updated to clearly indicate that the condition has been completed.

However, for some reason, the effect of the skill did not change much like in condition 1.

‘Oh, I had high hopes for nothing.’

Dio grunted in disappointment as he saw the forgotten sword skills still intact.

‘Condition number 4 is still unknown. I guess it’s because condition number 2 hasn’t been completed?’

Dio decided that in order to find out condition number 4, it was important to complete all the prerequisites, so he put the essence of flame back into his inventory.

Aside from the Essence of Flame, another important item is the level 100 equipment that can be worn soon.

Dio’s current level is 87, but as long as he reaches level 90, he can wear the ‘Impulse Set’ taken out of the warehouse.

‘It would be nice to do some hunting in my spare time…’

Dio’s back alley work began from the moment he visited Golden Dawn.

Since it would take two days to see the effect, Dio, who had nothing to do right now, decided to raise his level.

‘You shouldn’t stray too far from where Sepia is. Because there is a limit to the distance of the oath. If there’s a good hunting ground nearby…’

Dio immediately thought of a suitable place.

‘I’ll need a new mercenary pack.’

I guess your level has now reached a certain level.

Since it was possible to purchase a new, inconspicuous mercenary card that was not class A, Dio went straight to the mercenary office.

“What brought you here?”

Dio nodded to the office staff who welcomed him and immediately explained his business.

“I came to register.”

“Please come here and wait.”

“yes.”

Unlike guilds in small areas like Ebra Village, mercenary offices in big cities were different in size.

From mercenaries wearing sophisticated and diverse equipment to merchants who come to issue requests.

Occasionally, you will see mercenaries or nobles who appear to be at the B-level level.

Dio, who was killing time by leisurely watching people, soon followed the staff who called him and started going through the registration process.

“What is your name?”

“This is Dio.”

“Would you like to register as a basic mercenary card through the crystal ball? Or would you like to take the test at the level you want?”

“Let’s keep it simple.”

Hearing the employee’s words, Dio raised his arm and placed his hand on the crystal ball he held out.

There are two ways to determine mercenary level.

Magic crystals are basically magic items that can use a skill called [Emotion].

With this, you can check whether the mercenary card’s grade is real or fake, but it is also a tool that allows you to check the player’s ability and rank him/her.

‘A grade starts from level 300. ‘At my current level, I’d be D grade.’

Paat –

Brown smoke covering the crystal ball.

“It’s grade D. Would you like to receive a mercenary badge appropriate for this grade?”

As Dio expected, the employee judged it D grade, and Dio nodded.

Of course, just because your level is low doesn’t mean you can’t get a high grade.

If you want to get a higher grade than the crystal ball judges, you can take the appropriate test.

‘Of course I don’t need to do that.’

Dio, who paid 1 silver for the issuance fee and received the D-class mercenary badge, smiled faintly.

“Can I receive the request right away? “With this.”

Dio handed the receptionist the request he had been looking at in advance.

“Are you okay alone? “It would be better to go here with a party of at least two people.”

“it’s okay. “It’s not my first time working as a mercenary.”

“Oh, you reissued it? All right. “The request for ‘exterminating monsters through underground water’ has been received.”

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[Quest] Exterminating monsters in the underground waterway of Rivernos

Details: Ratmen have appeared in the underground waterway on the outskirts of Rivernos.

Take out the Ratmen and clean out the city’s underground waterways.

Reward: 10 Gold Mercenary Performance Points 50

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Dio is not short of money and has no intention of going down the path of a mercenary, so the quest’s reward is just additional income for him.

Recognizing that this was a mission solely to raise his level, Dio left the mercenary office without delay and moved toward the underground waterway. seaʀᴄh thё NôᴠeFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

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mice that have taken over the underground waterway.

They walked on two legs like humans, each brandishing various cold weapons and making cries.

The so-called Rat Man.

Each individual individual is weak, but the nature of Ratmen moving in groups of dozens makes them difficult for D-level mercenaries to deal with.

however.

Suddenly-

Kieeeeek!

When Dio’s huge greatsword cut down two ratmen at the same time, the ranks of the ratman group completely collapsed.

However, the Ratmen seemed to believe that their compatriots still remained and rushed towards Dio.

Seeing that, Dio didn’t even think about avoiding it and just smiled on the spot.

Kieeek-!

“Holy Shield!”

At someone’s shout, a sacred shield appeared around Dio.

Kang!

Ratman’s pickaxe did not even make a scratch on the Holy Shield, and Dio took advantage and kicked Ratman.

puck!

Ratman, who was kicked by Dio, fell down along with the others following him, and Dio, intending to do so, activated a skill.

[Explosion]

Quaaaaang!

An intense explosion enveloped the Ratmen, and Dio, who was nearby, was also caught up in the aftermath.

“Dio!”

A priest is startled by the sight of Dio engulfed in flames.

“I am okay. “Priest Crupis.”

Dio, who cleared the flames and appeared fine, waved his hand at the priest.

“Phew – I was wondering what if Dio got hurt for no reason because of my request.”

“I’m not weak enough to get hurt like this.”

Dio waves his hand at the worried priest as if it is no big deal.

Unlike the Ratmen, who were reduced to ashes thanks to the Salamander set that maximized fire resistance, Dio did not show any burn marks.

“Wow, you are really strong. Not only swordsmanship, but also explosive magic enough to break my Holy Shield!”

“Thanks to you, I was able to hunt in droves. “It’s definitely easier to clean up with a priest.”

“no. On the contrary, I am fortunate to have been able to inspect deep inside thanks to Dio.”

Crupis was the priest of Luna whom Dio met at the entrance to the underground waterway.

Wearing heavy armor and armed with a mace, he was a level 80 combat priest whose mission was to periodically inspect the inside of the underground waterway.

“I was anxious about carrying out the mission of the church on my own, but I am very fortunate to have Dio.”

“We’re all about helping each other.”

Originally, Dio wanted to carry out the mission alone.

The mercenary office also recommended two people, but Dio did not see much merit in accompanying one D-rank mercenary.

However, the reason why he came to accompany Crupis is simple.

This is because the most efficient class in order board party play is the priest.

‘Because experience is more important than compensation.’

With the help of Crupis, the time required to clear the underground waterway, which would have taken half a day, was cut in half.

Dio, who was able to save time, was able to hunt groups of ratmen that existed outside the scope of the quest.

This more than made up for the disadvantage of splitting experience points due to forming a party.

That’s how quickly and so many rat men could be hunted.

Crupis was also able to inspect the deepest part of the underground waterway thanks to Dio, so it was a good thing for both parties.

“I think this is enough. Even if we go deeper, I don’t think there will be anything left.”

“Yes, thank you for your hard work.”

Dio’s current level is 89.

It would have been nice to reach level 90, but with the help of the priest, he has already increased his experience more than he thought.

‘Anyway, if I do business in the back alley tomorrow, I’ll be level 90.’

Dio, who had a satisfied expression on his face, waved his hand at Crupis, who was saying goodbye.

“Then I’ll go first.”

“Yes, go first. I will go up after I figure out the inspection details to include in the report. “May Luna’s grace be with you.”

Dio left the now safe underground tunnel first, and Crupis bowed his head towards him.

Soon, Crupis was left alone deep in the underground water, and a short period of time passed.

He said he would inspect, but for some reason he just watched the spot where Dio had left.

Crupis, who was certain that he would not return, took out a piece of parchment from his pocket and scribbled something on it.

“He’s a mercenary who wields a great sword and uses explosive magic… I think I found this. “Archbishop.”

Crupis smiles as if he has been ordered to do something.

The Luna Church issued a common mission to its attendant priests not only in the large city of Rivernos but also throughout the surrounding area.

It is the pursuit of an A-class mercenary active in Ebra Village.

Although their faces are unknown, according to the words of witnesses who witnessed their skills, priests performing missions in various places were always watching the mercenaries carefully.

Crupis also did not have to patrol deep into the underground water with the mercenaries, but he approached just in case because he had a given mission.

And Crupis’ sincerity brought good luck to the church and crisis to others.

Dio had no way of knowing these facts.

After escaping from the underground waterway, Dio simply stretched out with a sense of pride at the end of a rewarding day’s work.

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Morning dawned and Dio, who woke up in the lodging prepared by Sigmund, finished a simple meal.

‘There is still time left for the information to be delivered.’

Dio, who was looking at the grandfather clock, realized that it was time and stood up.

The place Dio headed after leaving the dorm was none other than a back alley.

Of course, this is not the home of Golden Dawn that I visited two days ago.

The place he was heading to was a shabby shantytown in the shadow of River North.

‘This is Gore Howl’s territory.’

Dio moved forward, passing the beggars in the shantytown.

Even though the beggars discovered Dio, they had no intention of begging and began to be on guard among each other.

It’s as if they are a gang of back alley gangs who are deliberately pretending to be beggars.

‘It’s all a lie.’

This may be why a uniquely gloomy atmosphere was felt even though the day had not yet set.

When Dio stopped walking, grumpy gangsters appeared among the beggars.

“This bastard is that bastard, right?”

“okay. “The clothes are exactly as reported.”

The gangsters said things as if they recognized Dio’s robe and the huge great sword at a glance and started giggling to each other.

“Aren’t you too proud to be a spy from the Golden Dawn?”

“You would be making a mistake if you viewed Gore Howl as easy as Golden Dawn.”

“Ha really?”

Dio laughed at the gang’s threats.

“Is this guy smiling?”

The expressions of the laughing gang members darkened and each took out a weapon from their arms.

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