CH 213

Secrets hidden underground (1)

A day like any other day.

Roman Dmitry, who was immersed in training alone, received a report from Hans that he had found something underground in an iron mine.

'Is there an artificial passageway? It is practically impossible.'

Iron Mine Underground.

Drilling a tunnel is artificially securing a path.

It made no sense to create an artificially made passage under the ground, which was made of clay and stones, into a shape suitable for the work.

Think about it. It is a space that does not allow human access in the first place.

How the hell did you make an underground passage, and what is its purpose?

perhaps.

There was a possibility of a dungeon.

According to historical sayings, archmage builds their own nests in spaces that are physically inaccessible.

Arrived at the iron mine.

It was a place where I had to climb a few mountains, and as I followed Morkan's guide, I saw a huge hole.

"Here it is."

passage down to the basement.

It was definitely artificial.

After moving along it for a while, a scene that put an end to the fact that a human was touched unfolded before my eyes.

"I also saw this and you don't know how embarrassed I was. When I first surveyed the ground for the tunnel work, I obviously didn't find that there was such a space underground. However, as the tunnel was drilled, an empty space formed a void, which caused a collapse event. Who the hell made this in the basement?"

huge door.

At the end of the passage, a steel gate blocked the way.

It wasn't just plain steel, but steel with a pattern engraved on it, and the existence of the door proved that it was possible to enter and exit through this place.

For Roman Dmitry, it wasn't a matter to be overlooked.

The Endless Mountains were strategically important to Dmitry, and he needed to be sure of this place.

"Call Felix."

Okay.

It can create an aura and cut through steel.

However, in preparation for the possibility of a magical trap, I tried to open the door through Felix.

some time later

Felix has arrived.

Felix immediately looked at the door, and quickly made a decision.

"The entire steel door is imbued with magical energy. If you try to force the door open, it's likely that the mana exploded and the underground passage collapsed. For now, I'll use my mana to get rid of the explosion.

It was the beginning of tedious work.

3 days thereafter.

Felix clings to the steel door and carefully drains the mana.

It was such a sophisticated job that I couldn't even dare to do it with any skill, and I was drenched in sweat while working as Felix.

When three days passed like that. In front of Roman Dmitry watching, Felix finally succeeded in opening the gate.

" The door is open!"

evil.

Mana swirled.

People's attention was focused on the energy of mana spreading through the entire steel door.

squeaky.

The door opened.

That was then.

As Felix was about to check beyond the door with anticipation, a wretched hand grabbed the back of his back and threw it against the wall.

The feeling of embarrassment was brief.

When Felix raised his head to see who had thrown him, Roman Dmitry jumped forward and blocked the space where Felix was.

OK.

Papa Papak-

Dozens of arrows hit Roman Dmitry as it was.

* * *

beyond the door.

The presence of arrows was captured by a sensitive sense.

Roman Dmitry reacted quickly, sending Felix back and forming a shield to block all arrows.

Tata Tak.

The arrow fell to the floor.

Felix, with a bewildered face, understood the situation and said in a trembling voice.

"It seems to be a dungeon with traps installed."

just now.

Felix didn't respond.

The arrow attack was threatening enough to overwhelm the magician's senses, which meant that this place would not allow human footsteps.

It was an ironic situation.

A trap that fires arrows as soon as the door is opened and mana containing the energy of an explosion while recognizing the fact that it is a passage due to the existence of a steel door.

Roman Dmitry said.

"I will check the inside from now on."

"Dangerous! There may be some traps lurking in the dungeon. Even if it takes a little bit of time, I think it would be good to fully understand the existence of the trap."

no. If there are living things living here, there is a high probability that they are aware of our existence the moment the door opens. The longer we delay, the greater the risk we have to bear. You wait here."

moved a step

He made a decision, and everyone admitted that it was best, even if it was risky.

widely.

I stepped through the door.

I expanded my senses and prepared for any unexpected variables.

only ten steps.

Shortly thereafter, the wall cracked and a weapon equipped with an arrow appeared.

Papa Papak.

It was a surprise attack.

Hundreds of arrows were fired from all directions, but Roman Dmitry raised a sword this time to block the attack.

That's when the trap started.

Arrows were fired by surprise with every step they took, and in some places the ground suddenly fell, revealing sharp spears from within.

And.

' dock?'

A strong gas was sprayed.

It was a very lethal type of poison for ordinary people, but Roman Dmitry immediately detoxified it by generating mana as soon as he inhaled it.

Roman Dmitry, who experienced the poison of the Four Heavenly Gates.

The beings who formed the underground space made a lot of preparations, but none of the traps worked because they met the wrong person.

This made sure

The owner of this place contradictedly did not allow other people to walk even though he made the passage.

'This is how the trachea of the Zhuge Sega (諸葛世家) was.'

Five generations of political parties.

If the Four Heavenly Gates were troubled by poison, Zhuge Sega drove the demons into a corner with his brilliant head and an engine-type that set up traps in advance.

Even then, Baek Jung-hyuk's force thwarted the opponent's plan.

The Zhugesse were recognized geniuses, but there was no way they could handle the force beyond their plans.

finally.

In order for the trap to succeed, there must be at least one word of opportunity.

Roman Dmitry did not allow such a room, and in an instant, broke through all the traps in the underground space.

Finally the end was in sight.

At the end of the road, there was a space leading to the inside, and suddenly a human voice was heard from there.

"Stop!"

A loud, angry voice.

It was as expected.

Underneath the endless mountain range, life lived.

* * *

said the owner of the voice.

"This is our land. If you get any closer, I'm sure you won't be able to guarantee your life.

shrill voice.

The unknown was infested with hostility.

If it were a normal situation.

Roman Dmitry would have had room for compromise, but the fact that this was an endless mountain range was a problem.

"I am Roman Dmitry of the Dmitry family. The Endless Mountains are Dmitry's realm, and we discovered an underground passage while developing an iron mine. Reveal your identity and reveal your identity. If this is not explained, I cannot stand by as a threat to Dmitry."

Endless mountains.

It was Dmitry's safety net.

It did not allow any foreign invasion, and Roman Dmitry formed a last bastion for Dmitry in the endless mountains.

After starting to create an environment like Mt. Hundreds.

Farming using the plains of the mountains has developed, and if time passes, Dmitry will be able to become self-sufficient.

By the way.

If there were creatures unrelated to Dmitry in the endless mountains.

Unpredictable variables have overshadowed the meaning of the last bastion.

dog sound! We have no reason to explain to you!"

"It is not for you to decide. On the continent, the endless mountain range was declared the land of Cairo, and Dmitry inherited that right. I am not trying to negotiate with you. Should I get rid of the beings that formed their home in Dmitry's land, or should I grant you your right to live? thinking about it If you stick with the attitude you have now, the situation will not improve."

Shh.

drew his sword

beyond space.

I heard the sound of rushing movements.

However, their form in contact with mana was a little different from the normal human form.

That was then.

"Damn you morons. Do not impose on us the laws of men!"

with an angry voice.

The owner of the voice appeared in front of me.

* * *

short height.

different body.

bushy beard.

Their physical characteristics pointed to one being.

' Dwarf?'

It was certain.

They were of different races.

It is a race of artisans who are said to have received the blessing of the anvil, and had physical conditions similar to those of humans, but they were completely different from humans.

In fact, this race is not a mythical being.

Although it is not common, it exists on the continent, and there are sayings that dark elves can be heard in the southern jungle, and the siren's voice can be heard across the sea and on unnamed islands.

And sometimes.

Slaves of different races appeared in the slave market.

They call it a price, and in the case of Dwarves, they are usually sold to a blacksmith.

said the dwarf.

"It does not matter to us how humans divided borders. We have been settled here underground since long ago, and it is a fact that no one can deny. Did I say Roman Dmitry? I have lived two hundred and eighty years this year. Even when I was born on this land and received blessings from my people, humans never showed up here, but for what reason do you claim this place as yours!"

His voice was full of hostility.

heterogeneous.

They hated humans.

In the old days, there were records that they lived in harmony with humans, but the greed of some people who used different races as slaves led to the ruin of the relationship.

To this day, the feelings that have been passed down from generation to generation are deeply ingrained in my bones.

For the sole reason of being a human, the Dwarf could not accept the existence of Roman Dmitry.

'I'm trembling.'

Drift's hand.

The large hand holding the axe was trembling very slightly.

they saw too

As they completely destroyed the trap, they recognized the fact that they were an enemy that they could not handle with their own strength.

nevertheless.

She exposed her face and raised her voice.

If they didn't do that, they thought they couldn't guarantee their lives.

'A heterogeneous race that exists in the endless mountain range. How did you deal with them?'

this problem.

The division of race was not an important issue.

Roman Dmitry was worried about the fact that they exist in the endless mountain range, regardless of the fact that the opponent was a dwarf.

As they say, ownership of the endless mountain range may be a one-sided claim by humans.

But if there was anything they put Dmitry in danger, the words they said didn't matter in the least.

Eliminating risk factors.

It was the commander's job.

Roman Dmitry was willing to be cruel if necessary.

"Like you said, this may not be Dmitry, but your land. But what I need is the assurance that your existence is not a threat to Dmitry. The endless mountain range touches the ground with Dmitry. It means that just as we have set foot on your land, you are also close enough to set foot on ours at any time. So convince me The reason I don't have to be hostile to you, the conviction that coexistence with you is safe. Otherwise, we have no choice but to make a decision."

It was a complicated matter.

Unlike Kronos, who wanted to conquer the continent, Dmitry and the Dwarves depended on each other's survival.

if you just pass by.

Can we ignore each other's existence like before?

It was impossible.

The existence of the dwarves will be known through the miners of the iron mine, and each other's existence will inevitably touch nerves.

From then on, the strife sprouts.

Roman Dmitry reigned as a heavenly demon and had seen countless times how small strife grew, so he hoped to clear up his relationship with the Dwarf in the first place.

As if part of the endless mountain range was their land.

Another part was also certain to be Dmitry's land.

Dmitry's history proved him, and this matter had nothing to do with racial divisions.

"Are you sure? How the hell did we convince you!"

The Dwarf was bewildered.

He did not wish for war, but neither did he readily come up with the answer Roman Dmitry wanted.

That was then.

The Dwarf, who was rolling his eyes with a bewildered face, suddenly saw Roman Dmitry's sword.

Moment.

His eyes were dimly colored.

Even though he knew he shouldn't be doing this in an instant, he was completely absorbed in the sword's appearance.

" Could you take a look at that sword?"

that's.

It was a really absurd question that didn't fit the situation.