Chapter 228

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Translated by Jinmu
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-Eh?

-Is it correct that he’s a High Spirit?

-One-shotting top rankers dd

-This is a dungeon though?

-??

Viewers were plunged into questions at the sudden truth.

The appearance of top rankers disappearing in an instant was clearly seen even through the camera.

「You…」

Pat—!

Light flashed from the High Spirit Tonatio, who dropped his gaze.

Arriving before his eyes in an instant, he reduced his body size and met his gaze.

The youthful face between a boy and a girl and the golden eyes even gave a feeling as if piercing through everything.

「A mysterious Spirit Summoner. You’re drawing in all the spirits. You’ve managed to stay alive.」

What Tonatio was looking at were the spirits of the four attributes with Han-bit.

And the Spirit King’s trace harbored inside.

As much as it wouldn’t have been strange for an ordinary human to have died early, he was a mysterious existence even in the eyes of a High Spirit.

Turning off the transmission microphone, Han-bit delivered an introduction while showing courtesy.

“I am called Black Dragon. It is an honor to meet you.”

「It’s nice that you have manners. Though the human who came 300 years ago threw curses right from the start.」

He whispered low as if recalling an old memory.

Looking around for a moment, Tonatio snapped his fingers.

Pajik—!

Along with the lightning that flashed again, the three people who were far away arrived nearby.

“Eh?”

“Suddenly…”

The twins and Ping-pong looked around.

The power of spirits, completely different from ordinary transition.

Feeling that with the body might well be a quite exotic experience.

「These children are also Spirit Summoners? Except for that thing.」

“M-me…?”

As the dry gaze reached him, Ping-pong’s face turned white at a rapid pace.

But Tonatio did not give any more interest than that.

「So, what’s the matter? You must have entered knowing this place is my territory.」

“I’ve come to seek permission to enter the Spirit Sanctuary.”

「Sanctuary… I see.」

As he brought up the reason, Tonatio nodded quietly.

Because the Spirit Sanctuary could be opened even with the power of a High Spirit.

Han-bit’s contracted spirits that would be clearly visible to his eyes.

The reason they weren’t showing themselves now was because of the gap in rank.

They wouldn’t appear until Han-bit fell into danger.

Of course, there was an exception.

Slig—

The translucent bird standing on Han-bit’s shoulder flapped its wings boldly.

Watching that, Tonatio said as if puzzled.

「It’s mysterious that it’s followed from a Lesser Spirit. Do you like him that much?」

Huuung—!

Sylph, replacing the answer by scattering wind.

How many spirits would there be that could act like that in front of a High Spirit?

It was an absurd situation even thinking about it again.

「Well, I can see your rapport is good. But the Spirit Sanctuary is a different matter. I don’t see a reason to lend my strength.」

Tonatio’s words were exactly as expected.

As it was in the past, this trade required a clear price.

And he knew all too well what he wanted.

“The trace of the Electric Spirit King. I will find it and give it to you.”

「Spirit King? You can find the trace of Pener?」

Tonatio’s gaze changed at the changed topic.

At the interest that surged up, Han-bit continued his words quietly.

“As you know, I possess the traces of Salion and Glacier. Finding the traces of other Spirit Kings is not an impossible task.”

The existence of a Spirit King of one attribute is unique.

But if that seat is empty, a High Spirit gains the qualification to ascend to that position.

Tonatio was a spirit who had spent a long time searching for that method.

「How do you know the location?」

“I have specified that as well.”

「You’re saying you can’t tell the reason.」

A conversation shared briefly.

Tonatio pondered quietly while meeting his gaze.

And when a bit of time flowed, he spoke up.

「Fine. In exchange for bringing Pener’s trace, I’ll open the path to the Sanctuary. A vow… doesn’t seem particularly necessary.」

A vow with a spirit that possesses strong binding.

Leaving aside simply success and failure, it was a form of promise that in many ways would lead to bearing a significant burden.

But for Black Dragon, who is always with spirits, it was no different from being a constraint not particularly needed.

Because if he were such a person from the start, spirits would not have followed him.

“Thank you. I will bring it not too late.”

「The time of you guys and me is different. You just have to bring it before your lifespan ends.」

Tonatio, specifying the period while shrugging his shoulders.

It was not out of benevolent consideration, but words coming out because he truly thought so.

「I’ll open it, so stay for a moment. It’ll take some time.」

Pajik—!

Turning his gaze, he reached out his hand leisurely.

Then, along with the electric shock emitted into the air, a crack began to distort slowly.

It was a task that required several minutes of time.

“Let’s take care of those things.”

Han-bit said while looking at the gold and items of the players scattered everywhere.

Because most of them died without even being able to move properly, they were clustered in one place.

“There’s not much of anything significant, indeed.”

Haneul said while looking at the small items as she scanned the floor.

Han-bit, who continued the recovery together, delivered an explanation.

“They must have been wearing bound items. Since they’re top rankers, after all.”

One way or another, people at the top of the RP pyramid.

It was only right that they possess bound equipment.

In the first place, it was also a stupid action to bring items with a risk of loss to a dangerous place like a dungeon of Nephelis.

Of course, exceptions always existed.

[Training Amulet (Rank 7/Hero)]

Rank: 7

Grade: Hero

Restriction: Level 300 or more

Description: An amulet used by a martial artist of the Cloud Plateau for training. When possessed, experience points obtained from monsters increase by 10 percent. It seems the effect can be increased if a special item is used.

-Oh.

-Crazy;

-Info) It’s freaking expensive.

-He carries this around?

-He has to carry it around but…

-If he died, it can’t be helped.

-Fact) He came and died himself.

As seen in the chat window, the value of this amulet was significant.

Whoever it belonged to, they seemed to have not even thought about dying.

「Come this way.」

Around the time the recovery of gold and small items was finishing.

Tonatio’s voice was heard.

As they returned to the original place, a portal had been created in the center of the golden crack.

「It’s a portal leading to the Spirit Sanctuary where Greater Spirits stay. You just have to enter right away.」

“Thank you.”

Han-bit and his group, who delivered greetings, tried to move their feet to the portal.

Then, minute electricity flashed.

Pajik—!

“Ueot!”

Ping-pong stopped his feet in surprise at the spark that burst before his eyes.

「You’ll die if you enter, so stay here.」

Tonatio, who blocked his steps, let out a warning.

But Ping-pong also had to be present together.

“It’s okay. Because this friend is here.”

Han-bit took out the tiger that was in his bosom.

Then Tonatio approached close and leaned his upper body.

「…Heavenly Fox?」

Grereu—

The tiger letting out a purr from its neck while being held in his arms.

It was the Phantom Beast Heavenly Fox, one of the existences from the beginning of time.

「It seems it slept for quite a long time. Still, you’ve come outside.」

The spirit smiled as if recalling a nostalgic face.

Closing his eyes for a moment, he slowly backed away.

「You may enter.」

Slig—

Along with the light answer, the sparks that had blocked Ping-pong were cleared.

“Phew.”

He, who let out a sigh of relief, moved his steps quickly.

Han-bit said while looking at Tonatio.

“Then I’ll be back. Viewers, I’ll see you in a bit too.”

Slig—

Feet stepping inside while pausing the broadcast.

Then, along with a unique sensation, the scenery before his eyes changed.

It was a movement that occurred so naturally it was difficult to compare with transition.

“Wow.”

“So this is the Sanctuary…”

The twins opened their eyes wide while looking at the uniquely structured space.

The floor and outer walls made of glowing stone.

In the center, a giant spherical crystalline body stood tall.

“I-I’m really okay, right?”

Ping-pong, looking around with a face full of tension.

Even if it was a dangerous space for him, it was to the extent that it was well worth enduring.

“Heavenly Fox, stay with him.”

Keureung—

The tiger that was on his shoulder jumped lightly and headed above Ping-pong’s head.

A Phantom Beast, one of the existences from the beginning of time.

It was an existence at an equal level even with Spirit Kings.

No matter how young its appearance was, there was no spirit that would treat the Heavenly Fox carelessly.

“Let’s go.”

Han-bit, who took the lead, advanced toward the crystalline body in the center.

Wooo—

Beautiful ripples spreading to the surroundings simultaneously with his feet touching the glowing floor.

Originally, it was a place he had intended to visit a bit later, but he couldn’t delay any longer.

Seeing Odin’s appearance was the catalyst.

‘What kind of method did he use?’

The Odin he saw before was definitely not a person who used spirit power.

But he suddenly appeared with a Greater Spirit and attacked him.

He didn’t have the intention of losing easily if they fought, but he couldn’t ignore the power of a Greater Spirit.

Jeobeok—

Han-bit, who continued walking, stopped his feet before the blue door below the crystalline body.

Turning his head, he delivered a short explanation to the three people.

“If you touch here, you’ll be moved to a place suited for each of you. It’s not dangerous, so show manners and share a good conversation. Even if it’s not a contract, they might give you help.”

“Yes!”

“Understood!”

The twins nodded along with bold answers.

He didn’t tell them about the method.

Because no matter how much they used petty tricks, they were powerless before spirits.

But he clearly had the conviction that the two could do it.

“What should I do?”

Ping-pong asked while supporting the Heavenly Fox above his head.

Han-bit, pondering for a moment, delivered exactly one piece of advice.

“You show the Guardian’s Shield. And appeal.”

“Appeal?”

“The possibility of failure is 99 percent, but try it for now. Because you might move their heart, by any chance.”

“Uh… understood.”

The attribute of the spirit Ping-pong would meet was Earth.

He thought about asking Gnome for help, but considering their personality, there was a high possibility it would instead call for a negative effect.

In the first place, as what he expected from the three was a trial, not success, there was no need to feel burdened.

“Put your hands on it now.”

At Han-bit’s instruction, the three people stood before the blue door.

And the moment they touched their palms to it simultaneously, they disappeared without a sound.

Slig—

Han-bit, who was about to stretch out his hand following them, paused for a moment.

‘How will it turn out.’

This place reached at an early period.

Silion, the Greater Wind Spirit he would soon meet, was not of a very easy-going personality.

If he didn’t like him, or if the relationship got twisted, there was also a high possibility that recovery would be difficult.

“Phew.”

Han-bit, who let out a light breath, stretched out his hand toward the blue door.

And the moment a cool sensation was felt, the scenery changed.

Huuung—

A vast grassland where not even a single tree existed.

On top of a large flower placed in its center, a woman wrapped in light green cloth was sitting.

Seeing her, Han-bit opened his eyes wide.

[High Spirit of Wind Aerial]

The clear name tag visible above her head.

A voice spontaneously leaked out from the mouth of the flustered Han-bit.

“Why are you…”

The Greater Wind Spirit who was originally supposed to be here was nowhere to be seen.

Aerial, whom he had faced at the end of the journey even in another world.

Meeting at this period was too early.

「You’ve come now. What did you ponder about that much?」

the clear voice delivered riding the wind was mysterious.

Looking at Han-bit for a moment, Aerial lightly raised her finger.

Simultaneously, a gust of wind struck Han-bit.

Huuuk—!

Intense wind that spontaneously made him close his eyes.

When he raised his eyelids once again, Han-bit had arrived one step before Aerial.

「Come here.」

Rustle—

As she raised her hand, the wind that was wrapping Han-bit’s body was forcibly torn away.

It was Sylph, who had been together with him until now.

Aerial, who was lightly stroking it, raised her head and said.

「Human who snatched the hearts of Sylph and Shuriel. What can you take from me?」