Chapter 107

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Translated by Jinmu

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“…Snow Drake?”

– Uh?

– The legendary field boss ㄷㄷ

– Wasn’t the snowy mountain field boss a giant?

– No, Yeti is just an elite.

– Snow Drake appeared in the legendary records though.

One legend appearing in the antique quest.

A story that in the distant past, a Snow Drake was discovered in the snowy mountain of Ifrit.

However, the boss-level monster players found was only the giant of the snowy mountain called Yeti.

There were people who tried to search for it somehow, but they couldn’t obtain any results.

“That guy is a horrifying monster.”

Goric whose expression darkened continued his explanation with a voice mixed with fear.

“It froze everything in the surroundings, and the sound it let out took away consciousness at once. I only realized I was hit after waking up from fainting.”

Goric who escaped from the dwarf village headed to the familiar snowy mountain.

Then he stepped on a crevasse wrongly and fell down, ending up flowing into the Snow Drake’s fortress.

“It was a monster that actually existed? Is it possible to catch it?”

“Well. Wouldn’t catching it be difficult?”

“…If you say it’s difficult how strong is it?”

Han-bit’s honest words made Kim Jae-ha stir.

However, other than the expression difficult, nothing exactly came to mind.

Because to face the Snow Drake with the true objective of ‘subjugation’, the wall was far too high.

“Do you know the location?”

“Right now the crevasse is blocked so it’s not exact. But if we thoroughly search the highest peak of the snowy mountain we will be able to find it. After entering the fortress we will check the location of the heritage with my token.”

– Uh?

– Is the location revealed?

– We’re f*cked.

– Emergency emergency.

– I’ll go first~

The residence of the Snow Drake revealed too naturally.

This information will probably spread to other players in an instant.

However, Han-bit had no thought of hurrying.

“Then let’s go even tomorrow right away. Since there’s no need to delay.”

“…It seems you do not even fear death.”

At the far too calm conversation, Goric spat out a lamentation.

Certainly thinking of the Snow Drake’s danger level it’s close to a suicidal act.

Of course, Han-bit’s answer hadn’t changed even a bit from the past.

“Please think your power is that important. Anyway, let’s decide on departing tomorrow, and return to the village.”

“No, I will not go right now. Preparations are still…….”

“What preparations do you mean? Let’s go quickly.”

Kim Jae-ha cut off Goric’s words trying to refuse firmly.

And then started heading to the village as if pushing his back.

“Do not push! I am saying there are still many problems to agonize over for me to return!”

“Think about that while going.”

The two people continuing forward while bickering.

That appearance was a sight he hadn’t seen even once in Han-bit’s past.

– Look at Hammer Bro’s charisma.

– Seems like a sitcom. Lol

– As expected love-hate is the scariest.

“…Is it human compatibility?”

Without knowing well, if the two’s coordination is good it’s a positive signal.

Because ultimately they will become a relationship of master and disciple.

The satisfied Han-bit followed behind them.

Ding-

[Sub-quest #2 has been completed.]

[Sub-quest #3 is unlocked.]

[Sub-quest #3]

Negotiation with Goric succeeded.

Now the only thing left is one.

It is only to let him recover the royal power he lost.

Objective: Help Goric recover the dwarves’ heritage.

Reward: Sub-quest settlement

A simple and clear sub-quest content.

If he just finishes this, the pleasantness of the episode overwhelmingly grows.

Also, if Kim Jae-ha even obtains dwarves’ metallurgy, he’ll be achieving one most important objective.

Ding-

At that time, an alarm ringing his ears once more.

It was a message that arrived from Yeon-woo.

Turning the screen, he checked the contents.

「Loafer」

「Hyung, it seems people are flocking because of the dwarves’ metallurgy. Please be careful.」

The same news that Luna relayed several hours ago.

It felt real how fast she, who was an advance party, had informed him.

“You have returned!”

Upon returning to the village again, the dwarves swarmed out in hordes.

“Your Highness! Please just listen to our story once!”

“That is right! There seems to be a misunderstanding!”

“Actually the matter back then we had no choice due to livelihood hardships…….”

Thump-!

Instantly, a huge roaring sound ringing the ground.

It was the sound of Kudran standing at the village entrance slamming his hammer onto the floor.

“Are you going to throw away even the last remaining pride of blacksmiths!”

He glared at the residents with blazing eyes.

Jumping into making money leaving behind the technology of long tradition was all their respective choices.

To Kudran who distanced himself from alcohol and entertainment and hammered iron, they were just identically the same people.

– Vigor ㄷㄷ

– But wasn’t it that they had no choice?

– It was too excessive though.

– Seeing them fiercely bright-eyed for money is a bit…….

“Phew.”

Looking at their appearances, Goric let out a short sigh.

Even in the past this kind of argument went back and forth, but now it is time for everyone to change.

“Your hammers belong to no one else. Do not push off any responsibility nor result to others. As I will do the same too.”

“…….”

At the Prince’s words, the dwarves couldn’t open their mouths.

Because as much as he stabbed the core, they couldn’t even think of words to refute.

“Kudran, will you also learn the royal technology?”

Goric asked the dwarf who always poured sincerity into technology.

However, Kudran shook his head.

“No! I wish to climb to the peak with my own effort pass!”

“Even if you learn this technology effort is necessary. Because it is merely knowledge.”

“It is fine! I can directly develop technology too!”

He spat out his aspiration with a spirited voice.

“…I see.”

At the expected reaction, Goric made a faint smile.

That steadfast appearance did not change even as time passed.

“Empty the village. I shall make my workshop.”

Goric who gave a command containing a warning turned his body.

And then pointed at Kim Jae-ha.

“You bastard follow me. As I will bestow teachings.”

“Right now?”

“To learn technology one must hurry even by a day. Isn’t your bastard level obvious.”

“…You’re sharp-tongued.”

Criticism thrown in front of the listening dwarves.

Kim Jae-ha who shrugged his shoulders looked at Han-bit.

“Can I go?”

“Please do not overwork yourself, and you can turn off the game when comfortable. I am going to sleep now too.”

“I’m fine. I don’t have thoughts of being looked down upon by that ahjussi.”

He followed behind Goric along with a joke.

No matter how he thought about it, it seemed it would become a peculiar combination.

Han-bit also had formed a master and disciple relationship with Goric once, but getting close to him was incredibly difficult.

But somehow Kim Jae-ha seemed to fit well with Goric’s tendencies.

“Then everyone please go inside the city wall. Since the Mayor also permitted it, there is no need to worry.”

“What? The Mayor permitted it?”

“What do those words mean?”

When relaying the news, the dwarves expressed doubt.

Because it was an expected reaction, Han-bit relayed the matter earlier to everyone.

“We repair the city wall?”

“That is impossible!”

“What do you mean impossible! Prince Your Highness has returned!”

“Right! Everything will be fine now!”

“Such frustrating people! Even if a blessing descends, there is no way hand skills let go of for several years will immediately get better!”

The dwarves’ opinions were divided.

While all were not wrong words, the premise was wrong in the first place.

Since the dwarves’ heritage isn’t in Goric’s hands right now.

“I will take responsibility, so let’s go inside for now. If it gets noisy, monsters might come again.”

“What? Then what about Your Highness?”

“The workshop is underground so it’s fine. Let’s go quickly.”

Han-bit took the dwarves and headed to the city gate.

Even though the gatekeepers were a bit flustered, as if having received the story from the Mayor, they let everyone pass through.

“To think this is real, makes no sense…….”

Bolibo examined the surroundings’ gazes with a face turned pale white.

The residents inside the city were looking at the dwarves with eyes mixed with disgust and questioning.

– Gaze is f*cking scary;

– Disgust MAX

– It’s the gaze women look at me.

– Teacher…….

“Where are we going?”

“It’s not a weird gutter-like place right?”

Worry oozed out from a few voices.

Because they knew all too well how their treatment was.

“It is this way.”

Following the road, Han-bit headed to the northern end of the city.

When they stood in front of the old cabin, the dwarves blankly examined the exterior.

“Uh?”

“Here you say……?”

The residence looking like it would collapse right before was bewildering.

“Haha! It is right before collapsing completely!”

Kudran showed a hearty laugh as if it was just entertaining.

Han-bit who took a step forward looked at everyone and spoke.

“You all can remodel this place as you please.”

“…Remodel?”

“Isn’t the dwarves’ custom like that? Expand freely from underground to above ground. Bolibo, you own the land around here too right?”

“Uh?”

At the sudden calling of his name Bolibo flinched.

He who hesitated for a moment nodded his head as if giving up.

“…This entire area is my possession.”

“That’s good. Supply materials, and help out a bit with things needed. If you don’t want to, our deal is…….”

“Understood! Got it!”

Bolibo screamed while ruffling his hair.

Even though he looks like that, he’s a human who does his job well, so the result will be good.

“Are you saying to make this our base?”

The Elder who was observing the conversation asked.

He continuously had a complicated expression since facing Goric.

“Isn’t your mind more comfortable here than the city center? But since there isn’t much time, please proceed only as much as necessary by tomorrow.”

“…Understood.”

The Elder quietly nodded his head.

In that gaze, a bit of enthusiasm was blazing.

Ding-

[Main Quest #6 has been completed.]

[Progress rate increases.]

[Main Quest #7 will continue after the settlement of the ongoing sub-quest.]

Current Progress Rate: 23 Percent

An alarm that popped up at the final stage of the conversation.

It was understandable that the sub-quest entered as a prerequisite.

Because whether they find the dwarves’ heritage or not is a problem penetrating the entire episode.

“Then I’ll see you tomorrow.”

Leaving behind the dwarves who already started discussing, Han-bit stepped out onto the street.

Following behind, Avant-garde turned his gaze to the clock and spoke.

“It is already dawn. Time passed too quickly.”

“You worked hard until late. I’ll separately contact you about the connection time tomorrow.”

“I am fine staying up a few days and nights.”

“…Let’s go to sleep. Viewers too, thank you for watching. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

– Ryong-ba.

– F*cking hilarious.

– Tomorrow is the main game right?

– Dg dg

The chat window passing by surprisingly fast even at this time.

Han-bit who relayed thanks again ended the broadcast.