Chapter 240

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Translated by Jinmu
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Slig—

Han-bit and Wendy, who entered the barrier, moved quietly along the outskirts.

The destination was the Elder’s residence in the central old tree.

To go there, they had to avoid the eyes of numerous elves.

“Keugeuk.”

The elves wandering while staggering were still in a quiet state.

But if a target that could be recognized as an enemy appeared, it was clear they would immediately run wild like crazy.

The eyes dyed in red were still scattering a bizarre sense of fear.

-Shudder;

-It’s holy sh*t scary since they’re gathered;

-If caught, things really become X.

-Didn’t the game genre change?

Hwik—!

Han-bit, who took the lead, advanced while avoiding the precarious detection range.

Naturally there was also a method to bind all of them, but it was not a very good option.

Because if a commotion broke out, it was clear that the Blue Moon Bird on top of the old tree would call for ruin.

Slig—

Han-bit, who arrived below the old tree, stopped Wendy’s feet with a hand gesture.

As there were quite a few elves inside as well, entering through the front was too dangerous.

Safe passages were the holes made throughout the outside of the old tree.

It was a structure playing a role like the windows of a building.

“Sylph.”

Huuuk—!

Along with the call, Sylph’s wind wrapped around the bodies.

That quiet power floated the two people up to the central part of the old tree.

Hwik—!

Han-bit, who caught Wendy’s arm in the air, entered through the targeted hole.

Sarak—

The two people who landed inside without a footstep sound immediately lowered their posture.

Fortunately, there were no elves visible in the surroundings.

“You remember what I said, right?”

“I remember.”

Before entering the barrier, Han-bit, who was explaining the plan, delivered a few instructions to Wendy.

The most important thing was survival.

That she should run away alone even if she fell into an unexpected crisis.

“By any chance… wouldn’t the Elder be different?”

Wendy was embracing a small spark of hope.

Elder Roandel, an elf who was outstanding enough to rise to the position of Elder at the young age of only 60.

Thinking of his wisdom and strength, it was difficult to abandon the possibility that he might have avoided the threat.

But the blood-colored curse was not something that could be evaded.

“If so, there would have been some reaction. For now let’s focus only on finding the box.”

“…Yes.”

Wendy’s expression darkened at the firm answer.

Although it was unfortunate, pointless expectation would only become poison.

Slig—

Han-bit, who took the lead, went up following the wooden stairs inside.

Reaching Elder Roandel’s space was instantaneous.

“…”

Standing on the empty floor, the two people looked at the stairs leading upward.

The targeted box was being kept inside his desk.

The important point was that they had to avoid Roandel’s eyes.

When he was in a crazy state, having an already powerful strength, there was no way to win.

Shring—

Han-bit, who drew his sword, finished the full preparation.

It was for the purpose of defense, not attack, anyway.

“Let’s go.”

The two people cautiously stepped onto the spiral staircase.

Steps ascending while killing the sound as much as possible.

Force naturally entered Han-bit’s hand.

It was a task with that high a degree of danger.

Slig—

Standing before the last step, the two people scanned the interior while hiding their bodies.

It was a heart wishing for Roandel to be in a corner as much as possible.

However.

“?”

In Han-bit’s eyes as he moved his gaze, something strange seen.

Elder Roandel, whom they had been wary of a lot.

Because he was fallen while being bound by something.

-?

-He’s bound though?

-Did someone come to help?

-Isn’t this a dog-gain?

-Real;

“…Eh?”

Wendy, who witnessed the same scene, also opened her eyes wide in surprise.

Moving her steps while flustered, she tried to approach close to Roandel.

But his state was not good.

“Keureuk!”

Eyes dyed in red and bizarre sound.

It was clear that he had gone crazy like other elves.

Because of that, this situation was not understandable.

‘No way…’

Han-bit, who took a step closer, scanned his body.

There, thin silver lines were faintly sparkling.

It was none other than one of the magic spells Roandel used.

Hwik—

Quickly turning his gaze, Han-bit looked at his official desk.

In that place, which was always neatly organized, a box was placed precariously.

An appearance as if it were hurriedly thrown just before falling.

It was neither a coincidence nor anything.

“…Truly a nonsense elf.”

“Yes?”

Wendy wore a puzzled expression at the sigh filled with sincerity.

Han-bit said while moving his steps to the desk.

“Roandel endured the curse. Even if only for a very short moment.”

“Endured the curse… you say? How…”

-Eh?

-That’s possible?

-Is it mental power?

-Elder is not something anyone can do;

Wendy expressed a question, but there was no answer to return.

Right now there was only one thing that could be known.

That Roandel took out the box and bound his body with his own magic.

Seeing the traces dragged on the floor, he seemed to have tried to distance himself as much as possible in that state.

Leaving aside the past, it was difficult to explain even if any knowledge was brought out.

“Let’s ask directly how it happened. Secure the box first.”

“…Yes.”

Wendy, who bit her lip, turned her body and headed for the desk.

Immediately opening the box, she took out a glowing leaf from inside.

One of the keys that can enter the deep part of the Forest of Illusions.

It was a noble object that could not even be touched if one were not an elf.

“I secured it.”

“Then let’s go down.”

Han-bit headed for the floor below again.

Now what remained was the sphere hanging on the neck of the Phantom Beast Blue Moon Bird.

It was another key to enter the deep part.

‘It would have been difficult if I were alone.’

The Blue Moon Bird was an existence that handled the power of blue moonlight, just as the name implied.

All sorts of techniques specialized in long-range and illusory shadows.

It was a tricky power enough to lightly pierce through premature defense and evasion.

But right now another exceptional person existed in this place.

Han-bit sent a message to Haneul who was outside.

「Tell Charlotte that we are starting.」

***

Huuuk—!

The upper air of the elf village.

In that place, Han-bit, Charlotte, and Wendy were riding on the wind.

「The wind is strange.」

Sylph let out a voice of worry.

This situation was not good enough for the always positive spirit to bring up such a story.

The cause was because of the Blue Moon Bird.

Keureung—

The Heavenly Fox, who came out from the bosom, revealed its teeth.

It was instinctive hostility toward the altered Phantom Beast’s energy.

“I did not think we would face off like this.”

Charlotte scanned the front.

The top of the old tree where the Elder of the elf village stays.

In the nest there, one giant bird with silver-blue feathers wrapped around it was present.

The green sphere hanging on the neck seemed to sparkle uniquely beautifully.

-Look at the fine color.

-Are Phantom Beasts that big?

-Is it possible for the Heavenly Fox too?

-Real, it must be holy sh*t cool;

-The beast GOAT is the tiger.

Overwhelming Phantom Beast’s atmosphere felt even from afar.

Just like the viewers’ expectations, the Heavenly Fox’s adult appearance was also considerably cool.

Fast growth was possible if the evolution problem was resolved.

Han-bit, who lightly caressed the Heavenly Fox’s head, took out a pouch containing sleep powder from his inventory.

“I’m going to start now.”

“It’s alright. I’m ready.”

Charlotte nodded while gripping the black-and-white sword firmly.

Neutralizing the Phantom Beast’s attacks while Han-bit and Wendy advance.

It was a heavy role entrusted to Charlotte.

“Hold on tight.”

“Yes.”

Wendy caught Han-bit’s body firmly.

From now on what’s important is speed.

Even if just slightly slipping, the possibility of reaching death was large.

Huuung—!

Han-bit looked at the Blue Moon Bird standing in the front.

Wave of power surging around it.

The eyes dyed in red were showing its abnormal state.

Slig—

Then, the Blue Moon Bird’s eyes reached Han-bit’s group.

And the moment the Phantom Beast’s wings gradually opened.

Shwiik—!

Sharp silver-blue waves rushed here.

“Let’s go!”

Huuuk—!

Han-bit, wrapping wind, flew toward the Blue Moon Bird at a rapid speed.

He did not care even a bit about the incoming attacks.

Slice—!

The waves that were rushing toward Han-bit’s group were cut by the blackly drawn cracks.

The attacks that rushed consecutively were the same as well.

Pat—!

Watching that, the Blue Moon Bird sparkled its red eyes.

It was a signal of anger.

Kwadudeu—!

Numerous silver-white cracks produced in the air.

It was a number that could not even be counted with eyes.

Huuuk—!

Even in such a threat, Han-bit raised his speed a bit more.

“Ugh!”

Wendy, who was stuck close, found it difficult to even endure the fast speed.

But if the time became long, it would only be a failure.

Jjeojeok—

Then, sharp crystals popped out from the silver-white cracks.

They rushed at an immense speed while changing positions like illusions.

Kwaduk—!

Kwagwagwa—!

Crystals rushing at a bizarre speed while colliding with each other.

Simultaneously, dozens of black spheres were produced before the eyes.

Wooo—

The spheres rotating while letting out a bizarre sound played a role like black holes.

It was one of Charlotte’s techniques.

Kwadudeu—!

Shwiiiik—!

The silver-white crystals that approached the spheres were sucked in while being crushed as if twisted.

Huuuk—!

Han-bit, who passed between them and rushed toward the lower side, soon approached the Blue Moon Bird’s nest.

The guy whose judgment had become hazy just like the elves was angry at Charlotte’s power.

“Stay here.”

Tat—!

Han-bit, who jumped up alone while stepping on a tree branch, caught the Blue Moon Bird’s body.

Kyayak—!

The Phantom Beast shaking its body while letting out a bizarre scream.

Han-bit, who quickly wrapped around the neck, burst the sleep powder held in his hand toward the face.

Pang—!

An amount of level exceeding the lethal dose under normal circumstances.

But based on a Phantom Beast, it only became enough to put it to sleep for a short while.

Slig—

Light disappeared from the eyes of the Blue Moon Bird which had been struggling.

It was an appearance of the forced sleep effect working.

“Wendy!”

“Yes!”

Wendy, who jumped up from below at the call.

Han-bit, who caught her hand, pulled her close to the neck.

Tak—!

Wendy, who quickly caught the green sphere, tore it off strongly.

This also would have caused an immense side effect if one were not an elf.

-This works;

-Charlotte class dd.

-Where do you learn that swordsmanship?

-Waiting for the guide.

-First Balder…

“Let’s go down.”

Huuuk—!

Han-bit, picking up Wendy, kicked off from the top.

Now what remained was only entering the deep part where the Essence of the Forest is.

“Black Dragon-nim!”

As they settled down on the back of the old tree, the group who arrived in advance welcomed them.

Charlotte, who put away her sword, was a bit fatigued.

“Are you alright?”

“Mhm. I’m alright.”

She, who had performed an immense consumption from the flying ship until now.

No matter how much the league was different from ordinary people, a limit existed.

It was a problem of mental power that could not be resolved with mana potions alone.

“Let’s finish quickly. Come this way.”

Han-bit began to advance following the path in the back.

Small spring arrived at not long after.

It was the entrance connected to the deep part of the forest.

“Wendy, open it.”

“Yes.”

Wendy, who followed, knelt on the land.

Wrapping the green sphere with the glowing leaf, she cautiously dipped it into the water.

Slig—

The two keys slowly melted while scattering their respective colors.

And the moment the undulating spring stopped its shaking.

Pat—!

Along with intense light, the water surface of the spring was dyed in light.

“Ah…”

Wendy opened her eyes wide at the entrance she opened herself.

As it was the first time doing it in reality, being surprised was also natural.

“Let’s go. Since it’s like a portal, you just have to enter.”

Han-bit nonchalantly threw his body above the water surface.

Shuuuk—!

Scenery that changed along with a mysterious sensation of transition.

The group arriving was also instantaneous.

“Wow, is this the deep part?”

“The roots are this much…”

The wide space whose size could not be known was entirely surrounded by roots.

It was no exaggeration to call it the main body forming the Forest of Illusions.

Wooo—!

A red sphere scattering intense waves in the front.

The original beautiful blue-green light was in a state where it had completely disappeared.

Jeobeok—

Han-bit’s group, who approached close, stood before the sphere.

It was an appearance full of ominousness even just seeing the exterior.

“No-eul, it’s your turn.”

“Yes.”

No-eul, who seemed a bit tense, nodded his head.

Then, the spirit revealed itself.

「So this was the identity of the disgusting power.」

The Greater Light Spirit Illumis let out a voice as if lamenting.

That much this situation was not ordinary.

“Will you help us?”

「Well, I also dislike leaving something like that be. Since I won’t be able to use power for a while, you take responsibility for my contractor on your own.」

Pat—!

Instantly, the materialized Illumis’s body scattered in golden light.

It was the most intense power among those seen until now.

Sarak—

The light wrapped around the sphere as if rotating while letting out a mysterious sound.

And the moment that brilliance gradually seeped inside.

Jjeong—!

Along with a resonance as if shaking the space, a wave swept over the bodies.

“Ugh!”

“Waaaaah!”

People being pushed back by the immense aftermath.

Ping-pong, who had been peeking as if curious, was already in a state of being thrown away.

Deudedeu—!

The wave continued for a little while longer.

It was after several more minutes continued that it subsided completely.

Wooo—!

Han-bit, who raised his body which had been bent, once again looked at the sphere within the vines.

It, which had been dyed in red, was now spewing clear blue-green light.

Ttiring—

[Sub-quest has been completed.]