Chapter 143

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Translated by Jinmu

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“Are those really Luna and Rafina? Those Advance Party members?”
“Didn’t you watch the broadcast? They even turned off the sound and were talking.”
“Just what the hell is Black Dragon?”

The precipice at the northwest end of Edlen.
As Han-bit’s group arrived there, the murmuring sounds of people could be heard.

“An awful lot of people followed huh.”

Avant-garde spoke looking at the crowd that filled the back.
The reason there are more people than usual is probably because of the two Advance Party members next to him.

– It’s swarming;
– I’m there too. Lol
– Uh? You too?
– Seeing Luna is f*cking hard indeed.
– Info) Rafina also gave only came to Edlen once recently.
– ㄹㅇ You can’t see them if you’re not Advance Party.

Because the viewers are also players, they were fascinated by the appearance of the two being together with Han-bit.
Especially since Luna supposedly almost never shows her face on Yeonhwa Gaming’s channel or other people’s broadcasts.

“You’re coming here again.”
“Ah, you said you came directly right? It’s my first time.”

Rafina and Luna shared a conversation looking down the precipice.
An appearance of not even having a little bit of interest in the onlookers.
It must be because they are used to gazes gathering.

“Are you falling down this time too?”

Luna spoke recalling the memories she saw on the broadcast.
The first entry where he fell down the precipice together with Yeon-woo.
It was also the only method at the time.

“No, we will go normally this time. Sylph.”

Chirp-!
As her name was called, the shape of a bird appeared above his shoulder.

“Ah…….!”

Rafina immediately reacted to the appearance of the Spirit.
She is also communing with the Spirit of Wind, but materializing is on a different track.
Because it’s an appearance shown since they have the relationship of a friend after all.

“That’s right. The master of that space was here right?”

Luna also approached closely and observed the Spirit.
Sylph receiving attention flapped her wings and boasted her figure.

– Cute. Lolllll
– Flirting is crazy;
– Are you not doing a Sylph fan meeting?
– How did he bring the Spirit out?
– RP is reality to me.
– Have strength;

It seemed the viewers also got more friendly with Sylph as much as they built interactions.
Although stuff like a fan meeting is probably impossible.

“First, I will form a party.”

Han-bit invited everyone to a party.
It was to receive together the power of the Spirit that Sylph will connect.

“Let’s go.”

Chirp-!
As he conveyed words to the small bird rubbing her face, the Spirit’s body immediately scattered into the wind.
And then as if pulling by the hand, it pulled Han-bit’s group into the air.

Whoosh-!
A sensation of moving somewhere along with floating in the air.
It was in a moment that the shifted surrounding scenery appeared.

“Wow!”

Along with Rafina’s exclamation, the structure of a giant cave entered their eyes.
The sunlight coming in here and there added harmony to the space.
It was exactly the same territory of the Spirit as back then.

“So you arrive exactly here huh?”

Luna lightly tapped the floor.
The place they are standing is the top of a stone tower connected by a spiral path.
In front, a white-haired old man stood stiffly.

“…….”

Asla’s gaze reached the three excluding Han-bit.
Thanks to all of them completing the Edlen episode, they were not strangers now.
Yet, Asla who met their gazes turned his back without even a thought.

Dash-!
Han-bit who quickly kicked his feet grabbed Asla’s shoulder.

“Where are you going?”
“I suddenly remembered something to do.”
“You don’t have anything like that.”

– Lolllllll
– Master Hi
– You are consistent;
– Consistency GOAT

The reason Asla feels uncomfortable is clear.
Because although he is acquainted with the three, the interaction was shallow.
He probably can’t get close unless they are going to become a disciple at least like Han-bit.

“Phew.”

He who let out a sigh slightly turned his gaze and looked at his disciple.

“What brings you here? It hasn’t been long since you left for Ifrit.”
“The work on that side has wrapped up. And I have something to tell you…….”

Han-bit conveyed the things that happened in Ifrit.
The newly obtained Spirit King’s trace and Spirit skill, Isis of the Holy State, the monster wave etc, there were many things to share.

“…Those bastards are gradually becoming extreme.”

Asla who slightly frowned recalled the dark subs that invaded Edlen.
Regardless of the world’s situation, they were a faction likely to cause harm to Spirits after all.

“What about that scientist named Isis?”
“She was transported to the Royal Capital. As I said she is a person favorable towards Spirits, so I plan to use her in a role that helps us. Since Sylph also treated her favorably in the end.”

Chirp-!
Sylph chirping as if agreeing to the words.
Seeing that appearance Asla slowly nodded his head.

“If the Spirit felt that way, it should be fine. So, what is the reason you came finding this place? A report wouldn’t have been the only purpose.”

His gaze slightly reached the three people standing behind Han-bit.
Han-bit petting Sylph sitting on his finger spoke.

“I am trying to go to the Spirit’s Garden. Because I also want to learn the next swordsmanship.”
“…How did you know the Spirit’s Garden again.”
“Because I had a reason to look at an old ancient book. You know how to go Master right?”
“Hmm…….”

Asla stroking his chin sank into thought.
And then looking at Han-bit he shook his head slowly and spoke.

“It is still premature. Because that place is a space where even Intermediate Spirits stay. If you make a mistake you could incur their wrath.”
“If it was a dangerous matter Sylph would have stopped me first. Moreover, I even have two of the Spirit King’s traces right? Since it’s the power of the existence that hid their appearance, Intermediate Spirits will also definitely show interest.”
“…….”

When he brought out a sound argument, Asla couldn’t refute either.
He who met his gaze for a moment let out a deeper sigh and continued speaking.

“It can’t be helped. This must also be a necessary matter. However, the qualification for the swordsmanship is another story.”

Asla pointed with his finger at a giant rock fallen far away.
He who moved one step to the side spoke to Han-bit.

“It hasn’t been long since I gave you teachings. There will have to be clear grounds to mention the next.”
“Of course.”

The intention was simple.
To prove the proficiency of the swordsmanship learned from Asla.
Han-bit who expected this situation drew his sword.

Whoosh-!
The wind gathering on the sword blade simultaneously with his will.
It was the effect of the added power of ‘Element Awakening’.

“……!”

At the unusual flow Asla opened his eyes wide.
At that moment, Han-bit swung his sword.

Swish-!
The blade of intense wind created along the trajectory of the sword slashing diagonally.
It dashed straight to the front sharply cutting the air.
And.
Slash-!
It cleanly cut out the giant rock.

“What in the…….”

Asla was embarrassed.
The process from the moment the wind gathered to reaching the result.
It was an ideally perfect technique.
He knew his disciple had talent, but to think it was this much.

‘I maxed out the proficiency early on.’

The star mark was clear next to the indicated Movement of the Wind and Swordsmanship of the Wind.
As it was a technique he handled like a part of his body in the past as well, the speed at which proficiency accumulated was also fast.
However, the noticeably stronger power was not only an effect of that.

“Did you say people who were not Spirit Summoners created that technique called Element Awakening?”

Asla who was looking at the split rock quietly asked.

“Yes. Both are people well versed in magic and science.”
“…The world has changed a lot. Do you plan to go together with that inexperienced Spirit Summoner too?”

Asla spoke pointing at Rafina.
He probably almost didn’t share a conversation with her at the time of the episode, but it seems he properly observed her.
Is the relationship with players left to NPCs like records.

“Even looking at it now, the degree of communion falls considerably. To think energy is not felt this much.”
“Yes……?”

Rafina was embarrassed at the evaluation thrust in a straight line.
Han-bit was also noticing early on what problem it was.
Since that was the reason she wandered for over 10 months.

“That is why I intend to go to the Garden together. Because the Spirits of two elements extended their hands.”
“Two elements… I see.”

Asla who understood the intention slowly nodded his head.
He drew his sword from the scabbard and spoke.

“What do you plan to do with the other two? Those two wouldn’t be Spirit Summoners.”
“I plan to ask Sylph for their protection.”

Chirp-!
The Spirit listening to the conversation flapped her wings and flew to Luna.
Luna who opened her two hands carefully patted the small bird.

– Sylph, ‘do it’
– Look at her flying straight away.
– Reassuring itself.
– Look at her not going to Avant-garde amidst all that. Lol
– She has an eye for people.

Sylph who landed as if she liked Luna quite a bit.
Avant-garde looks at her as if he is envious, but his priority is far too low.

“If that is so, I will follow your will.”

Asla who showed courtesy towards Sylph turned his back.

Whoosh-!
Simultaneously with that, fierce winds arose as if encompassing the space.
It wasn’t simply Asla’s power, but the result of the Spirits staying here reacting.

“Seueup.”

Asla catching his posture took a deep breath.
And.
Swish-!
He sharply drew his sword towards the void.

Woosh-
The surrounding wind gradually gathering along the struck-down trajectory.
When it created an oval entrance of green light, Asla moved his steps.

“Stick as close as possible and follow.”

Srrk-
After his figure taking a step disappeared.
Han-bit spoke looking at the three people behind.

“Let’s go.”

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“Wow…….”
“It’s my first time seeing something like this.”

The path of radiant light connected to the Spirit’s Garden.
It looked as if countless sparkling stars were embedded in a translucent cyan tunnel.
Rafina and Luna moving their steps slowly admired looking at the surroundings.

– Wow, amazing.
– The path of Spirits ㄷㄷ
– Screenshot done.
– Upvote if Black Dragon gets the original source.
– ㄴㄴ Bang-ga bastard will do it for us.

Avant-garde who traveled the world and the viewers were also surprised at the spectacle they saw for the first time.
It would be difficult to express this mysterious space beyond beauty with words.

‘It’s my first time coming together with others too.’

Han-bit walking ahead also slowly examined the path he felt like he was seeing after a long time.
Since it was a passage he went back and forth so much he became numb to it later on, it was a new feeling since he heard surprised voices from the surroundings.

“It is this way.”

Asla who was advancing turned his direction to an undulating wall on the right side of the passage.
Srrk-
The body disappearing like passing through a swaying veil.
Han-bit turned his gaze to the people following.

“Please enter here.”
“Thank you!”
“Yes!”

Rafina following with sparkling eyes and Avant-garde who was busily capturing it on camera entered the exit.

“There seems to be something over there too?”

Luna who was about to follow behind asked Han-bit who stopped in place.
Because he was looking at the path connected dimly.

“Well.”

Unlike the vaguely brought out words, the answer was clear.
The residence of High Spirits existing beyond that place.
It’s a space commonly called the Sanctuary, but it wasn’t a place you could reach by simply advancing down the path.
Since the qualification demanded for that place will be tangled with complicated incidents in the future.

“Let’s go in quickly.”

Han-bit who sank into thought for a moment went out the exit together with Luna.
Srrk-
The vast space appearing along with the sensation of portal movement.
The two people who came out first were looking straight ahead frozen in place.

“Spirit’s Garden. It lives up to its name.”

Luna also fell into the spectacle spread before her eyes.
5 paths stretching from the giant old tree in the center.
In the places connected by the 4 paths excluding the exit, spaces symbolizing the elements of water, fire, wind, and earth could be seen.
Fine particles sparkling in the air and undulating light emphasized the mysterious feeling even more.

“There seems to be no abnormalities. Come this way.”

Asla led them to the old tree while examining everyone’s condition.
Looking beyond each path from the center, the elements entered their eyes a little more distinctly.

“I will examine the condition of the Garden. Move cautiously.”

Asla who left a short warning moved his steps towards the outskirts.
The responsibility of protection ended from the time the entry succeeded.
From now on they will move under the influence of the Spirits.

“Rafina-ssi, you go with me. You two can just spectate around the old tree for a while.”
“Yes!”

Han-bit moved together with Rafina.
The destination where green light undulated.
The two people moved their steps to the place where the whisper of the gently blowing wind could be heard.