Chapter 97

Chapter 97

Karen blinked a couple of times after hearing Seol scream.

“Are you... mad at me right now?” asked Karen.

“I’m not. It’s just a bit troublesome to open that here.”

“Oh, really?”

It was because once the rewards chest was opened, a time limit, separate from the Remaining Time, was introduced.

And once either the new time was used or if Seol chose to end the Adventure, they would be transported to their location.

‘But it would be dangerous if we did that.’

It was because Seol’s current rest location was Audenin.

Even though Seol could have selected Kongory as his location when he came north, as he wanted to choose Gulia as his location, he skipped changing his location entirely.

As a result, Seol’s current location was still Audenin, which was far away from here.

‘And if I were to be transported to Audenin, the Expedition System would trigger again.’

Considering how much difficulty Seol faced last time, when he took the Expedition System lightly, it was clear that transporting all the way to Audenin would be like willingly stepping into hell.

After all, Seol still had things to do in Nobira too.

Seol placed his hands on Karen’s shoulders.

“We can confirm it once we arrive in Gulia.”

“Alright.”

Karen groaned, struggling to move the box.

“It’s a bit big, though?”

“Move, elf. I’ll do it.”

Jamad lifted the Sulfur Skull Loot over his shoulder.

“Woah... thanks.”

“Let’s go.”

Since Seol needed to make the most out of his Remaining Time, he quickly went on his way.

They had much to do left.

Seol’s party quickly left the destroyed Fire Altar and returned to where they came from.

Not too long after, they managed to return inside Nevenia’s borders through the tunnel that the Sulfur Skull Tribe made without crossing the border or passing through Gulia.

Rumble...

Mael murmured in an unfamiliar language.

Not too long after...

Ruuuuumble!

Crumble Crumble!

The tunnel completely collapsed, creating dust.

Mael and Seol’s party were uninjured as they already knew what Mael would do to it.

“Is it over with this?”

“Though it’s unclear how they discovered the opening here, it’s clear that the Sulfur Skull Tribe used this gap to penetrate their defenses. But now that this tunnel has completely collapsed, it will take them several months to repair it.”

“And Gulia would be properly prepared for them before that.”

“Since the freed prisoners have given their word to us, I’m sure they'll do it fine on their own.”

Since Seol hadn’t passed through Gulia initially, heading to Gulia directly from Yognatun’s direction could have the guards accuse Seol with the crime of illegally crossing the border.

However, if Seol headed to Gulia from within the border, he didn’t need to worry about anything.

“It seems like my role is finished now.”

“Thank you for everything, Mael.”

“It was thanks to you that I was able to enter the outside world, Snowman. You do not need to thank me. Well then, I should take my leave.”

“Are you going to leave right away?”

“Since the future I worried about was solved splendidly, there is no more reason to remain here.”

“Where are you going to go then?”

“I’m not sure... I might leave Nevenia and head to the west, though. I heard new ruins were recently uncovered there.”

“Ah, you’re the same as always. We’ll be able to see each other again, right?”

“Of course,” responded Mael while smiling.

Mael then continued.

“I shall be there whenever you need help. Hopefully, my shamanic spells and ability to read the stars haven't rusted by then. It may be convenient, but it is wrong at times."

“I’ll see you again, Mael.”

“Yes, I shall see you again, Snowman.”

Mael then lifted his bag, filled with an assortment of herbs and books, before disappearing into the horizon.

Though his appearance may look humble to many, his power was undoubtable.

“We received a lot of help from him. He was pretty good.”

“I have a good eye, after all.”

After Mael disappeared, Seol’s party began going on their way to Gulia.

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Translator - goguma

Proofreader - Karane

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A few days later, at a guardpost in Gulia, located in northern Nevenia...

The relaxed guards shouted at a couple of travelers walking toward their post.

“Halt!”

The guards were curious about the identity of the slightly unique travelers. The first traveler was Seol, and the other was Karen, carrying a huge cloth-covered chest.

“A-An elf?”

The temporary identification card Kibo made for Karen when they were in Nobira was a huge help for them in situations like this.

“No issues here.”

The two were treasure-quality items. Though they didn't have any special effects, they were equipment with good stats.

Seol gave the leather boots to Jamad, obviously, and thought about who to hand the steel boots over to.

‘It should be Karuna.’

It didn’t matter whether Karen or Karuna received this item, but Karen had received quite a lot of equipment recently, and Karuna’s equipment, other than his sword, were all old.

The next was the ring.

[[Ring of Grace]

Quality: Treasure

Recommended Level: 17-29

Resistance: 35

Durability: 70/70

Weight: 0.1kg

A ring made in hopes of receiving Purga’s grace.

However, the materials used to make this ring are very worrying.

Basic Effect: +12 Wisdom, +6 Constitution

Bonus Effect: Once a day, deflect a curse.]

These effects were perfect for a ring.

Since Seol could wear two rings at a time, he equipped this ring right next to Wolf’s Warning.

There were only two items left now.

Seol first looked at an item he was looking forward to.

[[Fire Serpent]

Quality: Treasure

Recommended Level: 30-35

Damage: 70-87

Durability: 120/120

Weight: 8.0kg

A bladed weapon renowned for its association with Magra, the Scorching.

Not only does it boast a distinctive shape, but it is also challenging to wield, rendering most individuals incapable of using it effectively. Crafted from a fire spirit stone, the weapon bears the residual energy of its previous owner, imbuing it with Magra's own energy.

Basic Effect: +15 Strength, +7 Dexterity, +5 Constitution

Bonus Effect: Upon a successful attack, apply a 'Flame Seal' to the opponent. 'Flame Seal' can stack up to 10 times, with each stack inflicting additional fire damage upon successful attack.]

“Hm...”

Seol furrowed his brows.

As always, Treasure-quality weapons boasted incredible effects.

However, that was only the case for ordinary weapons.

Seol tried lifting Flame Serpent.

‘Heavy’.

Even though it was clear that Karen could use this weapon easily with her high Strength, it was a bit disappointing.

There was also the problem with its shape.

It was crafted in such an unconventional shape that it was clear an inexperienced person would end up cutting off their own fingers first.

‘I guess my question is how Magra swung something like this so easily.’

It could be because all Legendary-rank monsters were like that.

As Seol looked at this awkward weapon, he glanced at Karen.

Could she properly use the unique weapon that Magra used?

“For now, I’ll just hold onto it. I know how to use a spear, but it’s my first time with something like this...”

- Excuse me, no one told you to take it.

- Stop trying to pretend like you’re doing Seol a favor...

- She’s so fucking obvious LMFAO

Since there was no other real option, Seol handed Fire Serpent over to Karen.

And the final item...

Seol looked at the cape that had a unique insignia on it.

When Seol lifted it, he instantly realized that it was extraordinary. He also felt that the insignia was... familiar.

‘Purga?’

The insignia greatly resembled Purga, the Fire Monkey.

“Huh? That’s...”

“Hey, be careful. I feel a strange energy from that.”

Seol’s summons gave him ominous warnings.

Seol tilted his head and checked the cape’s information, but when he did, it shocked everyone.

However, the ones most shocked were the viewers.

- What the... is this real?

- It’s just going to show up like this here?

- I’m going to go insane WTFFFFFFFF

- It pisses me off more because I can understand it LOOOOL

- Honestly, it’s a reasonable reward, no?

- He cleared an Adventure alone that even a party would have had a hard time doing... ????

- Tadah! I’m sure we didn’t forget that Magra was a Legendary-rank monster, right?

Seol’s viewers were shocked for one reason only.

“Peer... less?”

The cape with Purga’s face drawn on it was a Peerless-quality item.

Seol quickly read through the cape’s information.