Chapter 37 – Ancient Kingdom Yusra

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Translated by Heavenly Cat

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The Yusra Islands.

No, the entire world.

A message popped up before the eyes of the Players.

[Someone has uncovered the secrets of the Yusra Islands.]

[The Ancient Kingdom, the Yusra Kingdom reveals its appearance.]

“!!!”

The same message being displayed to all Players.

In other words, a world-class message.

It meant a major incident capable of drawing a stroke in the history of Arcana had occurred.

“See that? I told you it wasn’t an ordinary update!”

“To think it was an ancient kingdom rather than a treasure island…….”

“This is why they threw and sprinkled all those foreshadowings.”

The message that was output first to the Players.

Through the Players, it was also conveyed to the general public.

It was thanks to Park Hwi-gang and other NetTuber Players immediately delivering the breaking news.

“……They say the ancient kingdom, the Yusra Kingdom has revealed its appearance!”

“Crazy. Hyung-nims. Isn’t this totally screaming content angle?!”

“Who is the ‘someone’? Wait, how would a nobody like me know that, again!!”

Similarly excited viewers.

-The treasure island was an ancient kingdom??

-Then it means it was a super rich country *shivers*

-Is it like an ancient oil country something like that? Lmao

-Once it’s restored, it’ll be insane though???

Since it’s an ancient kingdom, time and effort would be needed for its restoration, but if it restored its past glory, it was certain that the Yusra Kingdom would hold tremendous value.

And rightfully so.

“Expert. If the breaking news that just came in is true, isn’t this the first nation-level update? Does it mean an Arcana nation has been summoned to reality for the first time in history?”

“Yes, that’s right! It should be considered a massive major incident!”

“Could we estimate its value?”

“First of all, if we briefly look at the role the Empire played in Arcana. Even if it’s only restored to a certain extent, the Yusra Kingdom will hold tremendous value as the first…….”

The first Arcana nation summoned to reality.

Because that was the Yusra Kingdom.

The appearance of a new nation.

And an ancient kingdom at that.

The past when Arcana was nothing but a game.

Even from those times, it’s clearly a world-class event.

Yet it was revealed in reality, and as the first nation-level update on top of that.

So at this moment.

The tension flowing around the hot potato, the Yusra Kingdom, was hard to describe in words.

The world’s best guild, Shining.

The Guild Master, Rox, had stopped in the middle of battle.

“……What happened?”

……Wait, let’s retrace the past.

Skeletons at a whopping level 500.

Upon entering the Golden Palace, those guys swarmed in as a group.

Now that Jesse was absent.

Although it couldn’t be said that Shining was at full strength either.

Even considering that, the skeleton army was too strong.

The reason they were able to hold out at all?

‘Their patterns are simple compared to their stats.’

High levels.

Persistent vitality.

But when it came down to it, their attack method was simple.

To the point where even swinging their weapons looked sloppy.

‘It’s fully clearable.’

That was the reason Rox did not step back.

Of course, it would take a long time, but it was still well worth the effort.

Not an ordinary demon, but a Great Evil.

Moreover, considering the characteristic of being a treasure island.

It was obvious that the value of the spoils dropped would be considerable.

However.

Crumble

Suddenly, the skeletons collapsed.

They returned to bones.

What that sight meant was simple.

The owner of the Golden Palace, the Great Evil, had fallen.

Simultaneously, the message that popped up.

The guild members of Shining began to murmur.

“……They pierced through this skeleton field and defeated the Great Evil?”

“Is that even possible?”

“What bastards are they? Unification of World? No, there’s no way those losers could……?”

What are we?

If Unification of World heard it, they’d feel wronged twice.

“It’s certain. It’s Shining again, those bastards……!”

Shining and Unification of World.

Just like their ill-fated relationship.

Because they knew each other well, they could realize it.

Those guys pierced through this skeleton encirclement?

No, it’s impossible.

Rox and Liu Ouzhunchun.

The two Guild Masters spoke simultaneously.

“It’s not Unification of World.”

“It’s not Shining!”

Question marks floated on the guild members’ faces.

That wasn’t just a question of their own.

Because the message popped up before the eyes of all Players.

As a Player, having questions was naturally inevitable.

So who in the world is the ‘someone’ in the message?

*

[Quest: The Yusra Kingdom]

The legendary treasure island has revealed its appearance again.

The king wishes to correct his mistake and regain his pride.

─Bestow the crown to the King of the Yusra Kingdom. (Success)

[The condition has been met.]

[You have uncovered the secrets of the Yusra Islands.]

[The Ancient Kingdom, the Yusra Kingdom reveals its appearance.]

And a [Hidden] quest……!

To think such a quest really existed.

At first, I had no choice but to be half in doubt.

‘Because no matter how much I searched, I had never seen it.’

The story from the days when the Class Quest had first popped up.

At that time, I had searched up every single quest that existed in Arcana.

There really were all sorts of quests, but I had never heard of or seen a quest called [Hidden].

However, I had tact.

During the 12 years of time I left Arcana.

I built up something called tact while going through all sorts of trials and hardships, you see.

‘……Something feels unusual.’

Above all, the condition of the quest caught my attention.

Of all things, a crown.

It was about handing over an Epic-grade item to a king.

‘So there was a reason why its stats were terrible.’

Because expectations vanished a long time ago.

There was no need to bring up Granfel’s spotless integrity character.

Without even a hint of lingering attachment, I placed the crown on the man.

No, the King of the Yusra Kingdom.

And it was now.

Messages popping up without end.

[Your relationship points with the Yusra Kingdom have reached the maximum.]

[Your influence in the Yusra Kingdom has reached the maximum.]

[The ‘Authority’ function has been activated in the Yusra Kingdom.]

……Relationship with the Kingdom, influence, and even an authority function?

Naturally, they were unfamiliar terms to me.

‘It’s only natural.’

Whether it was the time when Arcana was a game, or well, even now.

Because I wasn’t in a position to be related to a specific nation or exert influence.

But judging by tact……. It seems that position has changed now.

‘Above all, the fact that it’s the maximum is important.’

On top of that, the activation of the ‘Authority’ function.

In my heart, I wanted to check it right away but.

Since there were too many other messages popping up besides that.

Wait a minute, let’s push it back.

First of all, spoils did not drop.

‘Is this the second time.’

Whether I’m just unlucky.

‘If not…….’

Whether demons possessing someone do not drop items.

It’s still too early to draw a conclusion.

Still, there was no regret.

[Level Up.]…….

To the point where checking the status window was quicker than counting how many lines it was.

[Name: Granfel Claudi Arpheus Romeo]

[Class: Demon Hunter]

[Level: 226]

[Stats]

Strength: 27 / Agility: 33 / Magic Power: 126 / Luck: 3

[Available Points: 50]

Defeated the Great Evil, the Seven Deadly Sins Greed.

Because thanks to that, the level that went up was a whopping 50 levels……!

Surpassing my personal best record, could this be the maximum in the system.

It was an enormous amount of experience points to the point of thinking so.

However, it was definitely not an excessive reward.

‘Because I practically caught a level 650 monster entirely by myself.’

Suddenly, that thought occurred to me.

Have I become that much stronger?

It was definitely different from the time I faced Count Ascura.

Back then, all I could do was barely defeat him by borrowing Jesse Heinness’s strength.

Of course, a lot of things happened in a short period of time.

‘Participating in the Mage Tower academic conference, realizing about magic…….’

I also improved the manifestation power of that magic.

The item-dependency called the brooch could not be left out either.

‘The cooperation of the Lionheart Knights, Gaon, and Berserker.’

As if that wasn’t enough, I was currently in a state of magic power exhaustion.

I used up all my saved magic power just to defeat a guy who couldn’t even counterattack properly due to the Exorcism Ritual.

However, I could intuitively feel it.

‘……The Seven Deadly Sins Greed.’

That was the sense of a Demon Hunter.

Apart from my growth.

From the guy who called himself a Great Evil.

I definitely felt the energy of an immature demon.

‘He seemed to not know anything about the Exorcism Ritual either.’

Above all, being ignorant about the Exorcism Ritual.

That meant he also had no knowledge about a Demon Hunter.

‘Being a Great Evil yet failing to recognize his natural enemy, the Demon Hunter?’

……Well, as for me right now, I cannot know the reason.

However, one clear fact is.

That a demon hunted by a Demon Hunter will be shoved into hell and will never be able to fully resurrect again. That was no exception even for a Great Evil.

Suddenly, a word from an Akshan Demon Hunter crossed my mind.

-That is the reason demons fear us.

I raised my gaze and looked at the remains of the Seven Deadly Sins Greed.

Sizzle

Just like Count Ascura did.

Thick smoke was rising from the guy’s traces.

At that moment, I felt a presence walking towards me.

It was Harkon.

“What should I call this, Sir Ho-yeol?”

I tidied my disheveled clothes and replied.

“I merely did what I had to do.”

I said it grandiosely, but I merely completed a quest.

However, because these inner thoughts were perfect for being misunderstood if not spoken.

The corners of Harkon’s eyes were welling up with tears in an appearance I hadn’t seen until now.

“I have no choice but to regret it once again.”

……Please don’t cry, Harkon.

Because if you even cry, my pangs of conscience will become even worse.

The one who refreshed that atmosphere was a man.

No, I guess it’s right to call him the King of the Yusra Kingdom now.

“……Benefactor. May I ask your name?”

He asked me while still kneeling.

Still, he’s a king, so I wondered if this was okay but.

Even the situation where a king bows his head.

Because there was me who was taking it for granted.

I opened my mouth without any hesitation.

“I am Lee Ho-yeol.”

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.

.

Maximum relationship points and influence.

I was in the midst of realizing the power of those messages.

King of the Yusra Kingdom, Hakuna.

Even if he is the king of an ancient kingdom that perished a long time ago.

His position could never be ignored.

Above all, look at the robust Golden Palace.

To put it harshly, its appearance was so luxurious that it made me wonder if I could buy up the entire forest of buildings in Seoul just by selling this one palace.

The owner of such a Golden Palace and the King of the Yusra Kingdom.

Hakuna asked me.

“What do you think, Benefactor?”

In a very polite attitude at that.

Although I’ve never given him any etiquette education.

Everything must be because of the reward from the [Hidden] quest.

Of course, I replied shamelessly.

“It would be right to rebuild the Yusra Kingdom. What a nation needs. Wouldn’t you, Hakuna, know that better than I do?”

Even if he’s a king, he’s not my liege.

So there’s no need to bow my head.

Yes, even I was convinced by Granfel’s attitude but.

‘Even so, that’s a bit.’

Above all, look at the faces of the surprised Players.

“……Tae-min hyung. What am I looking at right now?”

“Unni. You shouldn’t have been surprised when he tackled the Senior Mage. Dropping honorifics to a king in this world?!”

“Wow shoot. He’s a consistent nutjob.”

For that last remark, I deeply agree as well.

Soon, Hakuna answered.

“You are right, Benefactor. Even so, you told me to have pride, but……. I am deeply worried. Who would trust and follow a king who turned his back on his people…….”

I spoke without hesitation.

“Whether they trust and follow you is up to you. King of Yusra. I think there is no need to worry from already. Even so, are you worried?”

“……Shamefully, yes.”

“Is that so.”

It cannot help but be a truly useless worry.

The value of the Yusra Kingdom.

Because even I, who didn’t know much about the state of affairs in Arcana, felt it was humongous.

Above all, wasn’t the Yusra Kingdom a treasure island?

Not only the monsters that appear around it, but also the resources produced and grown from its land.

By comparison, the Yusra Kingdom was practically an undervalued stock with nothing left but to skyrocket.

To put it harshly, even if he worked them without pay, there would be lines of Players in guild units waiting to build a friendly relationship with Hakuna……!

Therefore.

“If so, I will make a proposal with my ‘Authority’.”

Now is the time to utilize the activated ‘Authority’ function.

Well, because all things have a give and take.

I continued my words.

“I recommend the Lionheart Knights, Gaon, and Berserker Guild gathered here as those who will contribute to the reconstruction of the Yusra Kingdom.”

“……!!!”

“King Hakuna. What are your thoughts?”

Naturally, there was no way Hakuna would reject my proposal.

Everyone astonished

I looked at them and calmly thought.

At least in this Yusra Kingdom.

My authority takes precedence over your right to refuse.

If you don’t like it, try activating the authority function like me…….

*

Now that the Great Evil is gone.

There is neither a Natural Enemy, nor the narrative between Granfel and a demon.

It meant that I was feeling the recoil exactly as much as I overexerted myself.

Damn it, it’s several times harder……!

My whole body shakes from the aftermath of magic power exhaustion.

Above all, my eyelids are closing.

Tick

However, even if I lightly ignored things like interview requests.

There was no instance of this gait being disturbed.

Pride is this tiring.

I headed towards the portal.

“Mr. Ho-yeol, I really don’t know how to repay this favor! I, and Gaon both, will do our best. We will not let you down.”

Until the very end.

The reason Nam Tae-min was so thankful was simple.

Working for the reconstruction of the Kingdom.

As I said, it was a golden opportunity to build relationship and influence with the Yusra Kingdom. Look, Hakuna. I told you they would line up even if it was unpaid volunteer work, didn’t I?

“Thank you. I will definitely repay the debt later.”

She hesitated a bit but.

Leoni’s stance wouldn’t be much different either.

Of course, in the case of the Lionheart Knights, it was my arbitrary decision.

“Sir Harkon. Did I do something unnecessary?”

“Absolutely not, Sir Ho-yeol. Rather than staying in an unfamiliar city, the environment here is much more familiar to us. Rather, we are only grateful for your consideration.”

Above all, Harkon and the Lionheart Knights were happy, saying they could train their dulled senses here.

Considering the level of the monsters that appear, it would be sufficient training for them as well.

‘Let’s go back.’

The potential of the Yusra Kingdom popping up in my head.

Among them, the things I can make use of are…….

While worrying, I stopped thinking.

‘Any deeper contemplation is impossible.’

I want to lie down.

I severely want to leave work on time.

I’m saying I want to sleep.

Arriving at the Mage Tower through the portal.

After stopping by the laboratory.

I planned to request appraisals through the parchment and then go home.

There were three items to request appraisals for under the pretext of research.

The level 400 restricted item purified through the Exorcism Ritual, [Vampire Count’s Orb].

The [Pure Emerald Crystal] acquired by defeating the Emerald Tiger.

And lastly even the [Island’s Treasure, Koi Scale Silk].

However, my leaving work on time stopped in front of the laboratory door.

“Ah!”

A large pointed hat standing covering the door.

Tick

Did she notice the sound of my footsteps?

The pointed hat flinched for a moment.

From under the hat.

Pupils with exclamation marks popping up sparkled.

“You’re here! I was waiting for you! Lord Ho-yeol!”

Bow

A head politely lowered.

Hands neatly placed on her belly button.

She is unnecessarily polite.

“I am sorry, but I have a few questions regarding magic!”

……To the extent that I couldn’t possibly refuse.

“I will believe they are questions you have deliberated over as much as the time you’ve waited.”

I opened the door.

“Come in. Jesse Heinness.”