Raon looked down at the river flowing from the top of Belga’s fishing boat.
‘It’s a dungeon… .’
long time no see.
Generally, the dungeons people talk about are divided into two types.
The first type is when monsters form clan territories underground or in caves to avoid natural enemies or to create a larger force.
The second is for a wizard with outstanding skills to create his own hideout to conduct magic research without anyone’s interference.
If you ask which of the two dungeons is more dangerous, it is definitely the latter.
The former is easily completed by checking what monsters are in the dungeon and then preparing countermeasures appropriate for those monsters to attack them.
But the wizard’s dungeon is different.
Wizards are more sincere than anyone else when it comes to protecting magic research, so they install numerous barriers, trap magic, and institutions.
Because I had to go in without knowing what magic was being used or what organs were installed, it was no different from being a moth running into a fire.
‘I went there a lot.’
Derus Robert was very interested in collecting artifacts, elixirs, and wizards’ research, so he sent shadows after finding the wizards’ dungeons.
In my past life, I had explored many dungeons without exception. He came close to death countless times, and there were many times when he was left with scars that would not go away for the rest of his life.
As I risked my life to enter the dungeon, I was able to understand the patterns of barriers, traps, and institutions that wizards set up in the dungeon.
The reason I had the time to go to the dungeon of the famous wizard called Lohengrin was because of those memories of my past life.
‘There is a good chance that there is an elixir.’
Lohengrin was one of the heroes who defeated the treacherous witch Merlin and an army of monsters and the greatest water magician on the continent, but after retirement, he is said to have been interested in unusual studies such as alchemy, alchemy, and astrology.
If it was a dungeon left behind by such a wizard, there was a high possibility that various elixirs and artifacts remained.
‘the problem is… .’
A lot of time has already passed.
Since Lecter and Roman at the headquarters of the North and South Alliance heard the rumor and moved, the story about the dungeon must have spread to many people.
In particular, since the Norris area was close to neutrality, it was clear that numerous forces had gathered here and there.
To be honest, finding the location of the dungeon and finding the artifacts faster than those who entered first was not an easy task.
‘But there is an advantage.’
Since many people have moved around, you will be able to save time and find the dungeon right away by just observing the traces.
-Off… .
As Raon was making a plan, Ras’ low groan was heard. When I looked next to him, I saw him resting his chin on the railing and sighing.
‘Are you still doing that? I heard they’ll prepare a pineapple set for you when you return?’
-That’s not it! Do you think this king is a carnivore?!
‘uh? I’ve never seen you worry about anything other than food.’
So far, the only time I’ve seen Lars worried is in front of the menu. I was surprised that there were other concerns.
-This guy is really… .
‘Then what are you worried about?’
I grabbed Lars, who was about to have a seizure, and asked.
-The Lohengrin you mentioned. That name keeps coming to mind.
‘It comes to mind?’
-Yes. It’s a strangely familiar name.
‘You don’t call other people by their names.’
Lars does not say names when calling people. They are called by nicknames that bring out their characteristics, such as Burren calling them eyes and Rimmer calling them ears. The only person he called by his name was himself.
-Even the king doesn’t know. It’s definitely the first time I’ve heard this name, but it feels strangely familiar.
‘Didn’t we meet before?’
There was no way I would have been familiar with that name unless I had met him.
-Hmm, that could be true, but… .
Lars shook his head as if he had no idea.
“Lord Budan.”
Just when I was thinking that everything was happening, Dorian approached me. Of course, I brought a bag with me to take all the artifacts that came out of the dungeon.
-Pocket for colleagues… .
Lars sighed and shook his head.
-No matter how you look at it, you are the real devil.
‘I call it a nickname in a friendly way like you.’
-Friendliness is a piece of cake! Don’t you think of it as a real pocket that takes things out on its own just by calling its name?
‘that… .’
I don’t have anything to say about that. Dorian really read their minds and quickly brought out the necessary items.
“why?”
Raon bit Ras, who muttered that he was a demon, and then turned his head to Dorian.
“Are you really okay?”
“what?”
“This is your first time in a dungeon. There must be all kinds of traps… .”
Dorian’s lips trembled as if he was worried.
“are you okay. “If you read the flow of mana well and keep her ears open, there won’t be any problems.”
I am not saying this for nothing. Wizards twist natural mana ever so slightly to create magic traps and create barriers. If you can read just the small flow of mana particles, you can break through the dungeon without any problems.
‘That’s my specialty too.’
Since there was a ring of fire, I was more confident in reading the flow than a martial artist at a higher level.
“Relax.”
Raon patted Dorian’s shoulder, who was still scared, and headed towards Belga on the deck.
“Oh, are you here?”
Belgar and his crew nodded.
“As you said, it looks like a dungeon has been created in the Norris area. “It is said that a large number of warriors and wizards were moving.”
He told me about the Norris area, saying he asked passing ships.
“There were famous forces, and there were also places that were not well known.”
“I guess so.”
Raon nodded. Lohengrin is a wizard who left his name in history. As word spread that his dungeon had been discovered, it was natural that many warriors and wizards would flock there.
“Since when do you say we started gathering together?”
“It is said that the number increased little by little this morning and early morning, but by lunchtime the number had increased to the point where it was difficult to step on foot.”
“It’s dawn… .”
The forces that moved first at dawn were the ones with the power and information, and those who gathered after lunch were probably half-baked people. Looking at the time, it seemed like it wasn’t that late.
Raon clenched his fists as he looked at the Norwich area in the distance.
‘I think it’s quite possible.’
* * *
A magnificent battle in which the King’s Serpent’s skin climbs up 40 steps without even the slightest wrinkle.
There were warriors standing in a line in front of the blue pillars erected on both sides, emitting powerful energy waves.
“… It is said that Tiller was killed by Raon in that way.”
Lecter stood in the center and told the story of Raon and Tiller to the North and South Alliance officials.
“T-Tiller is dead? To Sieghardt’s kid?”
“I heard you’re 18, crazy… .”
“Doesn’t that guy have any identity? “How can you be promoted to a lower level as soon as you become a master?”
“Tiller was on the verge of intermediate level. “It’s not low-class, but there’s a chance it’s middle-class.”
“I’m more surprised that you made a three-year treaty with your father. This is not an idea that an ordinary warrior would do. “It’s the spirit of a hero.”
The officials of the North and South Alliance were more interested in Raon’s military power and personality than in the story of the dead Tiller.
“Chapin.”
A calm voice flowed down from the platform at the top of the stairs. The voice was low, but it had the power to silence everyone here.
“yes! “The leader.”
The middle-aged man standing at the third pillar on the right bowed his head.
“Let’s make sure we investigate whether the story of Mangeopchaeju is true.”
“yes!”
The middle-aged man nodded again and left Daejeon that way.
“Mangeupchaeju. “What was Raon Sieghardt’s actual level of force?”
The eyes of the North and South Korean lords shining above the forty stairs were directed at Lecter.
“He looked like a junior master.”
Lecter lowered his head, remembering Raon’s inaction.
“Tiller was just before intermediate level, but he was at low master level. “You also lost to an 18-year-old?”
“It wasn’t just that we lost, it felt like we lost overwhelmingly. “There were no major injuries seen on Raon.”
“That’s interesting.”
The voices of the North and South Korean leaders were filled with strange interest.
“The uneducated person named Cheongwoo and that ridiculous being are also interesting.”
“why… .”
A red-skinned old man standing in front of the second pillar on the left came forward. My lips were trembling.
“Why didn’t you kill him!”
“Didn’t I tell you? “If Sieghardt’s lightsaber was still intact and we fought, we would have been in danger too.”
“Tiller is one of the successors to the North-South Alliance! Even if you died, shouldn’t you have taken his head? A three-year contract! “Why did you do such a crazy thing!”
The red-skinned old man screamed while holding his head.
“It was Tiller who caused the problem first. He moved not in the manner of a hero, but like a charlatan. “It was a loss for him to fight because he had a good cause and a lack of strength.”
Lecter endured the old man’s bloody pressure and said what he had to say to the end.
“problem? Aren’t the Cheongru tribe not humans but monsters? “Why not just kill and manipulate those guys!”
“The problem is that they used the Cheonglu tribe to attack merchants and residents. That would be cutting off our own livelihood and throwing the honor of North and South Korea into the gutter. Siran. Calm down… .”
“Shut up!”
Daejeon itself was shaken by the cries of an old man called Siran.
“Roman! You are a problem too! If you were you now, you would have been able to catch Sieghart’s lightsaber! “I guess they let that kid named Raon go because they were blinded by his talent!”
“Don’t talk about things you haven’t seen with your own eyes. Buwonju.”
“what? Now you are me… .”
Roman and Siran raise their spirits at the same time. Daejeon began to shake as if it would collapse.
“stop.”
The two people lost their energy and took a step back when they heard a low voice coming from the top of the stairs.
“Hawk, leader! Meng’s successor is dead, we can’t let this go on!”
Siran came forward and put his hands together.
“This old man will take the lead! Declare war so we can kill those Sieghardts… .”
“Not possible.”
“Lord!”
“It’s been a while since Sieghardt stopped walking, so other young people can say that. But these are not words that should come out of the mouth of a deputy member of the Senate.”
A chilling thought filled the voices of the North and South Korean leaders. Everyone in Daejeon trembled.
“You probably know better than anyone else what kind of place Sieghart is, right?”
“No, they stopped and we kept going! “There’s no need to be afraid of Sieghardt or anything like that anymore!”
“Glenn Sieghardt is alive?”
“Well, that’s… .”
“There is no guarantee that killing the young one will make the King of Northern Death move. But if he moves… .”
The voices of the North and South Korean leaders rang low.
“Half of the people will burn to death in an instant. “Is that what you want?”
“Ugh… .”
Siran couldn’t answer and bit his lip.
“The cause is also on Sieghardt’s side. I don’t know how, but if the story spreads that the Qinglu tribe was manipulated to attack ships passing through the river, the trust of the main group will be lost. “Just wait three years, because Roman will tear that kid apart.”
“Whoa, your student is dead, but you’re so cold-hearted.”
Siran gritted his teeth as he looked up at the peaceful gaze of the North and South Korean lords.
“I saw Bu Won-ju’s face and gave him many opportunities. “I don’t want to comfort the soul of an idiot who kicked away a good opportunity and dug his own grave.”
The eyes of the North and South Korean rulers fluttered coldly as if caught in the wind of the North Sea.
“I am… .”
Siran bit his lip.
“I can’t stand it!”
He left his seat and ran out of Daejeon.
“He’s not the kind of person that should be around, should I chase him?”
Lecter bowed his head.
“There’s no need for that.”
The North and South Korean rulers waved their hands slowly.
“Because Buwonju is the one with the greatest fear of Glenn.”
“ah… .”
“If you still move… .”
His lips curled up and he looked at the door Siran had opened.
“The price of blood should be acknowledged.”
* * *
Raon and Dorian got off the ship as soon as they arrived in the Norris area.
“Take care!”
“I’ll be waiting here!”
“take care!”
I waved to Belga and the crew, who were nodding their heads, and left the riverside and headed toward the main road.
There was not a single person passing by, and the surroundings were difficult to see due to the gray fog.
“How do I find the dungeon when there are no people there?”
Dorian swallowed his dry saliva as he looked at the empty road.
“wait.”
Raon knelt down and looked at the footprints on the street.
‘It must have moved to one place.’
The reason Lohengrin’s dungeon is known is because there is someone who has a map. Since the location has already been discovered, there must be a common direction in which many people moved.
Raon walked slowly and picked out the direction in which the most recent mass of people had moved.
‘northwest.’
It was dizzying because so many people had walked the road, but the northwest was where the most people moved today.
I raised my head and looked in the direction the people were moving. The fog was so thick that only the shape of the mountain was barely visible. Most people who visited Lohengrin’s dungeon seemed to be headed there.
“let’s go.”
Raon got up from his knees and called Dorian.
“yes? Bur, have you found it already? “Why am I so dizzy?”
Dorian gaped as he scanned the mess of land.
“It’s just confusing because there are so many, but you can do it too.”
Raon laughed and ran towards the mountain first.
“I-I can’t do it…” .”
Dorian chuckled and then walked after him.
After running for a while, the beginning of the mountain appeared. There seemed to be differences of opinion here, and footprints were scattered all over the mountain.
“It’s so dizzy in here?”
I frowned as I examined Dorian’s footprints.
“surely… .”
Raon nodded. The big and small footprints were so complicated that it was hard to see where to go.
After turning on the sense of folk tales, I unfolded the sense of energy. Like footprints, countless people were moving here and there at the top of the mountain.
“Tsk.”
Raon clicked his tongue. The warriors and wizards were spread out like a swarm of ants, making it impossible to locate the dungeon entrance.
“What should I do in times like this?”
Dorian seemed to have felt it as well and lowered his eyebrows.
“You should look further down.”
“Below?”
“okay. Those who came first. “We need to look into where those with information and power have gone.”
I swept away the footprints with my hand and looked for traces of those who were the first to climb this mountain today.
Because they moved with speed rather than stealth, a very subtle reverberation of mana remained on the floor. I used the ring of fire and looked for traces of mana.
‘Is it the east…? .’
Most of the footprints left at the bottom and made by powerful footsteps were heading towards the east.
I opened my eyes again and looked to the east, where the footprints were pointing. A little more people were gathered near the canyon where the mountains overlapped than other places.
‘There it is.’
Raon stood up with confidence. He took Dorian to a place where people were gathered.
There were warriors and wizards spread out around the canyon, and the inside of the canyon was covered in more severe fog than anywhere else, so it was impossible to see inside at all.
‘Barrier.’
That blue fog is not natural. It was a barrier created by twisting the flow of mana.
‘You must have confused the location.’
It seemed like water-attribute mana had been used to create a cloudy barrier where no entrance could be found.
‘I can go.’
I closed my eyes and grasped the flow of the barrier. Since it was a barrier made of water attribute mana, it seemed like it would be easy to break through.
-Hmm… .
Lars looked at the fog and let out a short groan.
‘Why again?’
-No.
The guy looked down at the barrier with a frown and then shook his head.
“Please pay attention for a moment!”
Raon was holding a sword and was about to approach the barrier when the middle-aged man with brown hair in the center raised his hand.
“Now in that dungeon, not only famous strongmen, but also the Six Emperors and Oma are inside. There is no point in trying to keep each other in check.”
“hmm… .”
“surely… .”
Everyone who had been radiating energy to each other fell silent at his words.
“Now is not the time to keep in check among ourselves, but now is the time to join forces to break through the barrier and get inside! Cooperating as the East Island running together across the continent… .”
Simply put, it is a story about joining forces to respond to the powerful. In fact, it is a very common story for small and medium-sized organizations to join forces when information about a dungeon or treasure is released.
But this is definitely not a good way.
Even if they are united, differences in power arise internally. It was common for the weak to take on difficult and dangerous tasks, while the strong would save their strength behind the scenes and then betray them.
‘Plus it’s slow.’
The floor is full of footprints that have already entered the barrier. Normally, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to stick behind them and use them, but I don’t have time right now.
Regardless of whether or not you reveal your full power, the most important thing was to move quickly.
“Thank you all for agreeing! Strengthen your resolve and carry out Lohengrin’s legacy… .”
As the gathered people formed an alliance, Raon passed them and headed toward the barrier.
“for a moment! “Where are you going!”
The middle-aged man who became the leader of the alliance blocked the way.
“I’m about to enter the dungeon.”
“This is the place our coalition took over first! “If you don’t join us, you can’t go in.”
“Actually, the people who came here first must have already gone in?”
Raon gestured toward the inside of the barrier.
“Well, I mean, let’s form a union. “If we work together, we can be safer and go further!”
The middle-aged man held out his hand with a forced smile.
“It looks like I’ve built up some sword energy, so you too…” .”
“I’m sorry, but I don’t plan on going far. “I just want to go quickly.”
“Then I can’t send it. So stupid to let someone go before us… .”
Raon interrupted the middle-aged man and pulled out his sword. A flash of blue stretched out and tore the clouds filling the barrier in half.
Oh my!
The flow of the barrier itself split, revealing a tunnel rising between the canyons.
“Ugh!”
“Did you just split the barrier?”
“What is this…?” .”
“I’m crazy… .”
Raon looked back at the warriors whose mouths were wide open and twisted their jaws.
“What did you just say?”
“Oh, nothing!”
The quick-witted middle-aged man was startled and quickly waved his hand.
“Don’t waste time, you’d better go back.”
Raon’s eyes turned red as he looked at the black cave.
“I don’t plan on missing anything in there.”
