Chapter 140

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Translated by Jinmu

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“Snow Drake?”

– Uh?
– Content opening?
– It’s appearing again?
– Dragon rematch ㄷㄷ
– First entry ㅅㅅㅅ
– If he doesn’t clear it does it not initialize?
– F*cked.
– But how do you catch it;

The chat swarming up with the popped-up message.
Kim Jae-ha who watched the broadcast screen also spoke as if doubtful.

“That’s coming out as content? Are you sure it’s catchable?”
“Probably its specs will be downgraded when it comes out. Because there were many cases where even if it’s the same boss, the ones appearing in the episode and content are distinct.”

Avant-garde conveyed an explanation saying there are precedents.
That opinion was something Han-bit completely agreed with as well.
Because bringing a level 500 entity as is would make subjugation a far too difficult task.

‘So what do I do.’

It wasn’t greatly surprising that the Snow Drake content was officially created.
The problem is its subjugation is connected to the opportunity for episode initialization.
Han-bit concentrated on the message contents again.

[In 48 hours, Field Boss: Snow Drake content will be opened.]
[Player Black Dragon’s party will be given the first entry qualification.]
[Right after the subjugation of the Snow Drake is completed, the opportunity for initialization and replay will be granted to players who have cleared the existing Episode 2.]

The first entry qualification given to Black Dragon’s party.
Having the qualification is good, but defeating the Snow Drake with their current abilities is impossible.
Then should they just dip their feet in and exit for the sake of other players?
Of course, he had no such thought.
Anyway, as long as it is registered as content, a reasonable reward will be given.
The possibility of a title holding ‘first’ was sufficient as well.

’48 hours huh…….’

The given grace period is two days.
Since they must also prepare to go to the Tower of Whirlpool, there is not much leisure time.
A method worth considering in this case is the addition of combat power.
And precisely a very certain power holding the strength of the Advance Party.

“For now, let’s watch the situation a bit. The time until the content opening is still some ways away.”

Finishing his thoughts, Han-bit turned his head and examined Ifrit’s scenery.
The appearance of Humans and Dwarves rebuilding the city together.
Seeing them harmonizing like that, it truly felt that the episode had ended anew.

“Then we will get going.”
“Uh? Already?”
“Are you going this quickly?”

Jin-uk and Zenon reacted to the abruptly given greeting.
However, even if he wanted to stay longer, there was no leisure for that.

“No, what about me?”

Bolibo who was snooping around nearby asked as if surprised.
It was a look telling him not to abandon him, but he had already planned things out.
Han-bit took out one parchment and handed it to him.

“You open business with the merchants written here. I’ve told the Dwarves as well.”
“Huh?”
“You said you’d help with business expansion. So work hard.”
“……!”

At the news smelling of money, Bolibo received it opening his eyes wide.
And then quickly went to a corner and began examining the contents.

“Are you leaving now.”

A short while later, Goric who was commanding the scene approached.
He spoke looking at the Dwarves in the middle of maintenance.

“I did not know I could return to this place again. If it were not for you, I would still be wandering somewhere in the snowy mountains. No, I might have been steeped in misguided stubbornness for the rest of my life.”

The pain of wandering for several years having lost the heritage.
Looking back, the wayward responsibility as royalty was also a painful mistake.
Doing something together with his people again, and even with the citizens of Ifrit, filled him with new emotions.

“And.”

Goric’s gaze moved to the side of Han-bit.
Kim Jae-ha standing there also made eye contact with his teacher.

“You have talent. Therefore discard your impatience and have a broad vision. Your skills will naturally follow.”

Advice brought out as if retracing his own past.
Kim Jae-ha also knowing that mind slowly nodded his head.

“I will keep it in mind.”

The conversation with people that continued like that wrapped up quickly.
Han-bit exiting outside the city walls stood facing Jin-uk.

“I will drop by once I get some leisure time.”
“Make sure to. When the situation is organized, I’ll prepare a reward for you, Ifrit’s benefactor. And give me your adventurer card.”
“Ah.”

At those words, the task he had forgotten came to mind.
Anyway, one of the purposes of building achievements was raising his adventurer rank.

“Here.”

Han-bit took out the silver card and handed it over.
Jin-uk who received it brought a small plate-shaped magic tool to it.

Srrk-

The contents newly changing along with a poured-out light.
Jin-uk returning the adventurer card spoke the results.

“Black Dragon, from now on you’re an A-rank adventurer.”

– ?
– No;
– Crazy. Lolllll
– A-rank from the second episode?
– Bullsh*tting around. Lol

In the guidebook’s walkthrough, one receives D-rank after clearing the second episode.
However, Han-bit arrived straight at A-rank skipping a few stages.

“The evaluation is generous.”
“It’s A-rank because my authority only goes up to here. Honestly I wanted to attach one more A extending it.”

From the adventurer rank of A and above, the system becomes different from the lower brackets.
Officially the next after A is S-grade, but they often attach things like AA or AAA to distinguish the strength within the same bracket.
That much the wall called S was special and high.

“Anyway, thanks. It will become a little comfortable in other cities.”
“You can sell my name anytime. Since I’ll even stand as a guarantor.”
“I’ll remember that.”

Along with a joking greeting, Han-bit’s party boarded the prepared means of transport.
It was a magic tool-type carriage prepared by the Dwarves and citizens.

Neigh-!

As the coachman whipped, two horses began running fiercely.

Srrk-

Jin-uk bowing his waist towards their back figure.
The heart of gratitude containing sincerity appeared as an action.
And that greeting continued silently until the carriage disappeared from sight.

***

“You’re saying you’re meeting with an Advance Party?”

Inside the carriage returning to Edlen.
Kim Jae-ha who was sharing a conversation asked back as if doubtful.
Because Han-bit abruptly talked about an appointment with the Advance Party.

– Oh.
– Liwei?
– Or maybe a Ranger?
– If it’s Blood it’s ㄹㅇ a variable.
– Odin angle is visible right?
– Tada, providing an assassin from Nesto~

Names appearing one by one at the word Advance Party.
Most of them were players who had been intertwined with Han-bit.
However everyone’s expectation missed refreshingly.

「Black Dragon」
「Hello. I contacted you because I have something to ask. Are you perhaps still on Peria Island?」

Before leaving the city walls.
Han-bit sent a message to Luna with the feeling of asking how she was.
Because there was a possibility she hadn’t made it out of the north of Peria Island yet.
However the answer that returned was too fast.

「Luna」
「Hello. The quest on Peria Island ended two days ago, so right now I’m wrapping up the initialized episode in Edlen.」

One piece of information he informed her.
Contents regarding a small incident that happens in the north of Peria Island when human traffic becomes sparse.
He recommended it because the weapon materials given as a reward were considerably good, but to think she resolved it this quickly.
Even going so far as initializing the Edlen episode while being an Advance Party member.

「Luna」
「It seems you are heading to Edlen, should we meet once?」

The exchanged conversation led to an appointment to meet.
He didn’t expect this development, but thinking of Han-bit’s purpose, it was a good thing.
Anyway, he also wanted to try meeting the person named Luna.

“Ah, you are meeting that person. I understand.”
“What? Am I the only one who doesn’t know?”

Avant-garde who pointed out the coming-to-mind Advance Party member noticed the opponent.
Kim Jae-ha knowing nothing had an absurd expression.

“Since hyung was continuously concentrating on metallurgy. I couldn’t just throw you a message saying I’m sharing information right.”
“That’s… true though?”

The fact that the successful bidder who bought the Essence of the Earth was Luna was not known to Kim Jae-ha.
It wasn’t intended, but the situation unavoidably flowed that way.
Because Avant-garde also only heard about it recently.

“Still, it’s a relief that the high-ranking Advance Party hasn’t come down yet. Because there is also less known information about them, and they are people difficult to expect from.”

Avant-garde added a warning saying it could cause great chaos.
That opinion was the same for the viewers.

– ㄹㅇ the top-rankers are crazy humans.
– Aren’t they all over level 300 from there on?
– It’s not an issue of level, but their items and skills are awesome apparently.
– Since almost all of them are open-run Advance Party members I guess?
– But those guys are busy so they won’t come down.
– Don’t even know which episode they’re doing right?
– Did any information about 1st place come out?
– ㄴㄴ Not even eyewitness accounts.

Han-bit checked the information pouring out in a line.
The one catching his eye the most was 1st place.
Veiled in mystery, the fact that there wasn’t even a small piece of information was considerably fascinating.

“Who are the famous high-ranking Advance Party members?”
“Since the total number is quite a bit, there are some known personnels.”
“Umm, in Korea?”
“In Korea, the Advance Party Haemu is the most famous. I heard the last public ranking was 601st place.”

– Haemu is ㅇㅈ
– Ocean GOAT
– Practically honorary mermaid.
– Though he hasn’t been seen lately.
– Top ranking is originally like that.
– Hasn’t it been months since he got stuck?

The viewers’ reaction was also as if it’s an Advance Party member they know well.
To the extent that there hasn’t been news for months, it makes him wonder what he’s doing.

“We’re almost there.”

While sharing trivial conversations, Edlen’s city walls entered his sight at some point.
The three people arrived at the city gate sent the carriage back and approached the gatekeeper.

“There will be an inspection. Your face…….”

The gaze of the soldier trying to proceed with the necessary procedures reached Han-bit.
He widely opened his eyes and corrected his posture.

“Was it Black Dragon-nim!”

The story of the adventurer Black Dragon had already spread to all citizens of Edlen.
To the extent that even his face was drawn as a portrait and posted at the access control office.

“Welcome back! You may enter!”

Following that guidance, Han-bit stepped inside along with his party.
Familiar and peaceful atmosphere.
Now if they casually move to the appointment location…….

“Black Dragon-nim!”

At that time, an unfamiliar voice rang in his ears.
It wasn’t just one.

“It’s the real Black Dragon-nim!”
“Wow!”
“Please look here for a bit!”

A chilling nervousness casting over the nape of his neck.
Han-bit who momentarily stopped turned his head slowly.
And discovered a crowd holding huge placards.

The contents written on a few cards made him doubt his eyes.
It was writings close to a praise guised as support.

– Lolllllllll
– Crazy. Lolllll
– Is that a fan club? Lol
– Shortened as Black Truth Guard?
– I will join as well.
– Add 1 person setup.
– Black Dragon being shy is f*cking funny. Lol
– Embarrassment is your share.

The viewers’ teasing did not even enter Han-bit’s eyes.
Because a sudden shocking memory popped out from the past.
A possession as a weak king experienced in one regression.
It was because the shocking memories experienced back then abruptly popped out.
Even the power of the Goddess healing the mind could not completely erase the humiliation at that time.

“Wow, what’s this? Is it a real fan club?”
“There were many people researching the truth of RP here and there, but it seems Black Dragon-nim’s play made them unite.”

Kim Jae-ha and Avant-garde recited their thoughts as if fascinated.
However, more than the eccentric behavior of the fan club, the broken appearance of Han-bit was more fascinating.

“Pfft. Are you okay?”
“You also had this kind of appearance.”

Han-bit dodging the support covering his face with one hand.
At that new aspect, the two people reacted with a laugh.
Han-bit who lost his sense of direction for a moment urgently moved his steps inward.
At that time, someone blocked his path.

“I see you even have a fan club?”

A woman with black hair appearing in front.
The scabbard at her waist was emitting a white light beautiful enough to enchant.

[Luna]

The name tag popped up above her head entered his eyes clearly.
Han-bit glancing at the placard-holding crowd rubbed his face and spoke.

“Could we please move somewhere else.”