Novel Will Be Taken Down on 17 May or Earlier Chapter 106 - Ego (1)

A counterattack.

 

The vanguard was, of course, the decisive weapon, the [Qinberg Machine Tower].

 

The Qinberg Machine Tower performed very well.

 

Dwarves boasted technological prowess comparable to that of the Mage Tower, even if they went in different directions.

 

Wasn’t the [Qinberg Machine Tower] built by those dwarves solely to hunt demons?

 

Crack–!

 

An earthquake was caused by a machine tower that hit the ground.

 

“…What is that?”

 

“R-Run away!!”

 

“Arrrgh!!”

 

That sound was terrifying to demons.

 

“That machine is knocking down the demons.”

 

“God…”

 

“What the hell is this!”

 

It was a hope for those who suffered from the demons.

 

Of course, the demons didn’t sit still.

 

In order to stop the machine tower.

 

They took enormous damage and entered the [Qirnberg Machine Tower].

 

Wiiing–!

 

But it was a misjudgment.

 

As seen in the [Qirnberg Machine Tower] rupture, the inside of the machine tower was literally full of traps. No, more than a trap, it was like hell for the demons.

 

“It’s silver!! Damn iiit!!”

 

It made players mistake it for competitive content.

 

A trap made of silver penetrated the demons’ weakness.

 

The demons managed to shut down the [Qirnberg Machine Tower] only after suffering a great deal of damage. Only one out of the dozens of them.

 

“What kind of bastards are they…?”

 

The demons’ momentum was broken.

 

The opponent was an unstoppable machine.

 

It was also a decisive weapon that used itself as a sacrifice and proceeded with the exorcism until the end. In the end, the demons chose to avoid the [Qinberg Machine Tower] rather than attack it.

 

“The Qirnberg Machine Tower is our beacon!”

 

“Chase the machine tower!”

 

“There is a machine tower behind us. Don’t back down!”

 

Survivors gathered in the direction of the tower.

 

Some people used the machine tower as an escort to reach their destination, while others gained courage from the machine tower and fought against the demons.

 

Did this mean that there was still hope on the Arcana continent?

 

They got the blessing of a new World Tree.

 

For the first time since the demons appeared.

 

The demons’ force was faltering.

 

The news spread quickly throughout the continent.

 

Thump–!

 

A tremor felt from far away.

 

The roaring sound made by the [Qirnberg Machine Tower] as it moved.

 

The tremor was also transmitted to the dwarves who were hiding in their hideouts.

 

“…Were there any survivors left in Akshan?”

 

That was the trigger for the dwarves to move.

 

Thump–!

 

Not long after they moved, something came up over the Arcana continent.

 

A flying boat so huge that it was amazing it could fly in the sky.

 

The culmination of dwarven technology had begun its flight.

 

Bang bang–!

 

A barrage of bombs poured down from flying boat,,

 

Dwarves’ flying boat, along with the Qinberg Machine Tower, became another disaster for the demons.

 

Why was this happening to the Arcana continent?

 

Even those who fought back.

 

And both the demons couldn’t even imagine the reason.

 

It couldn’t be helped.

 

The fact that this all came from only one person.

 

It was only natural that they couldn’t even imagine it yet.

 

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The nymph delivered the news of the Arcana continent.

 

Thanks to that, I felt it a little bit.

 

…Wow, I’ve done one hell of a job.

 

‘It’s worth the fuss of being a real legacy.’

 

[Qirnberg Machine Tower].

 

It seemed to be performing extremely well, befitting its name as a decisive battle weapon for the great demons.

 

I did think that it could properly hunt down the demons from within.

 

‘To the point that those vicious guys actually avoid it.’

 

It must be because of the good compatibility.

 

After all, the demons’ biggest weapon was [status abnormality]. Well, even the elder mages of the Mage Tower, who were called demigods, got swayed by their [status abnormality].

 

‘It naturally won’t work on machines.’

 

When I thought about it like that, I felt flabbergasted.

 

…Could it be that Akshan even thought of that compatibility?

 

Then they were really demon hunters.

 

‘Even their way of thinking is just like the demons’ natural enemy.’

 

Of course, it wasn’t just admirable.

 

I was the one who had operated the [Qirnberg Machine Tower].

 

Yeah, I had a legitimate right.

 

[Experience point is accumulating in the decisive battle weapon, Qirnber Machine Tower.]

 

[Fame is accumulating in the decisive battle weapon, Qirnber Machine Tower.]

 

[You obtain the right to acquire the accumulated experience and fame.]

 

The machine tower was slaying the demons on the Arcana continent.

 

I had the right to acquire the experience and fame accumulated in the tower…!

 

To be honest, I couldn’t even guess. Aside from fame, how much experience was built up in the machine tower? Didn’t the nymph just say that?

 

‘Hundreds of thousands of demons rushed to stop one machine tower.’

 

It meant that a tower had destroyed hundreds of thousands of demons until it fell. How much experience it must have!

 

My greed sprang up.

 

It was my inner circumstance that I couldn’t reveal.

 

“I want to head to the continent right away.”

 

But this time, it made sense.

 

If Grandfel wanted to step on the Arcana continent to hunt demons out of pride.

 

I wanted to step on the Arcana continent to acquire the experience accumulated in the [Qirnberg Machine Tower]…!

 

“Hundreds? No, it doesn’t matter if hundreds of millions of demons stand in the way.”

 

Because I had a title.

 

[Last Adventurer: You will not die on the Arcana continent. Upon death, you return to reality immediately and cannot access the Arcana continent for a certain period of time. – Cooldown: 24 hours]

 

I didn’t know about the reality or the ruptures.

 

At least on the Arcana continent, I had no fear of dying, sinking in pride, and drowning.

 

So if I somehow found a way to get to the Arcana continent…!

 

‘It will be like winning a lottery.’

 

I spoke with such an impure intention.

 

Perhaps she sensed a solemnity in my words.

 

The nymph opened her mouth.

 

“I can also understand that feeling.”

 

Then she continued.

 

“But I don’t think you need to worry too much for the time being. The demons seem to be in great confusion, thanks to the dwarves coming forward along with the machine tower.”

 

Oh, I couldn’t leave out the dwarves.

 

I tried to think.

 

Why did the dwarves move?

 

If I had to pick a reason, it would definitely be the [Qirnberg Machine Tower].

 

I couldn’t find out the specific circumstances surrounding it.

 

‘…I think there’s something.’

 

It was just what I could expect.

 

I wondered if the dwarves knew something about [Akshan’s Annihilation]. Of course, it wasn’t something to worry about now. Well, if it was relevant, it would pop up on the quest goals.

 

‘However, it doesn’t smell as bad as the Goddess Church.’

 

To hunt the demons.

 

They reappeared on the continent.

 

Even if the dwarves had their own circumstances.

 

They weren’t a race without pride.

 

The pride in my heart was telling me.

 

“The day will come when I can meet them, too.”

 

Let’s wrap up the nymph’s report.

 

Speaking of which, I asked the nymph.

 

Did she know anything about the activities of the Goddess Church?

 

The nymph shook her head gracefully.

 

“No. In the past and in recent years. I haven’t heard anything about their whereabouts.”

 

The nymph was a forest spirit.

 

The forest spirit was able to talk to the trees, so she was well-informed of the news of the Arcana continent.

 

Even the nymph had never heard any news about the activities of the Goddess Church, both in recent years and in the past…

 

‘I guess they really just have been sucking their fingers.’

 

Judgment Day was it?

 

Just waiting for the day to do something.

 

I could be sure.

 

‘As expected, they suck.’

 

Blasphemy or whatever.

 

It seemed I needed to turn the Goddess Church upside down.

 

Of course, it wouldn’t be easy.

 

Above all, the Goddess Church was a huge force.

 

I didn’t have to go far, it was easy to tell just by looking at the uproar in the community.

 

The number of paladins waiting in Muon alone was close to 100,000… As if that wasn’t enough, they even denied access to players from the same Goddess Church.

 

‘The Holy Land, Muon, is an impregnable fortress.’

 

In that Muon, I had to encounter the saint, who was not a saintess, and was unknown. I was already at a loss, but what I had to do right now was simple.

 

In order to stand up to the forces, I too had no choice but to become a big shot.

 

So let’s take a step forward.

 

Since I had entered a rupture, I would start by raising my level.

 

Of course, I didn’t intend to only use one well.

 

I said to Klee, who had been silent for a while.

 

“Skilled mage, Klee Odia.”

 

“Y-Yes?! Well, I didn’t hear anything. No, even if I heard it, I would keep it a secret until the end. I didn’t eavesdrop because I wanted to…!”

 

“I know.”

 

Machine tower, World Tree, dwarves.

 

In fact, it was as if I was bragging about me.

 

Due to my personality, I would reveal it proudly if I had to reveal it, and it wasn’t a story that could be hidden.

 

However, it was also wrong for a person who wasn’t involved to talk about other people’s stories hastily.

 

“You just have to behave formally.”

 

It was a matter of going against formality.

 

Klee nodded as if she had been waiting for my words.

 

“Yes, of course! Everything follows formalities and procedures… I will focus on my goal, which is gathering bi-herbs. If you have anything to say, please call me!”

 

Rush–

 

Klee withdrew her hand out from her flowing robe and reached for the leaves growing in the cave. Blades of grass emitting a soft blue light. Anyone could tell that it was a precious bi-herb.

 

But I opened my mouth once again.

 

“Klee Odia.”

 

“…Y-Yes!”

 

“There is also a procedure for collecting herbs.”

 

“…Yes?”

 

“Look around.”

 

“?!”

 

[Morspike Mercenary’s Vengeful Ghost: Lv.560]

 

[Morspike Mercenary’s Vengeful Ghost: Lv.560]

 

[Morspike Mercenary’s Vengeful Ghost: Lv.560]….

 

It happened in an instant.

 

The moment Klee reached for the bi-herb.

 

Float–

 

Ghosts surrounded Klee.

 

“U-Ugh!”

 

It was as if they were waiting for the moment Klee picked the bi-herb.

 

They were stuck on the wall of the cave, with only their head exposed, staring at Klee.

 

“T-Thank you. Chief…!”

 

Clee freaked out and pulled out of the bi-herbs.

 

Then she asked me.

 

“Chief, do you know that bi-herb?”

 

I did.

 

Because I had knowledge acquired through [Pentagram of Pure Knowledge].

 

The knowledge was telling me.

 

The name of the plant.

 

“Ethereal grass.”

 

“Ethereal grass? As expected, with my limited insight, this is the first time I’ve heard of it…”

 

“It is natural to not know. Klee Odia.”

 

Yeah, it was only natural that she didn’t know.

 

This bi-herb was not common.

 

I recited its effect.

 

“Ethereal grass has the power to attract the soul. Therefore, it can also be used as an elixir ingredient for necromancers. However, to those who don’t know its value, it is nothing more than an ominous plant that attracts ghosts.”

 

Klee seemed to realize it then.

 

“Necromancer… So it’s not known.”

 

Necromancer was rare in the Arcana continent.

 

Among players, the necromancer class was extremely rare.

 

Even the terms of the transfer were unknown. I heard that it was treated as a hidden class.

 

But the reason why the ethereal grass was unknown.

 

‘That’s not the only reason.’

 

I looked at the vengeful ghosts who seemed to be disappointed.

 

Were trying to appease their regret with me?

 

Soon, those who escaped from the wall took up a fighting stance.

 

‘But, you have chosen the wrong opponent.’

 

Even if I had a sword at my side.

 

Even if I looked like this, I was still a mage.

 

I was also the chief mage of the Mage Tower.

 

‘Although I am just a parachute.’

 

Just like how the demon hunters and demons were natural enemies.

 

Mages and ghosts were the same way.

 

I opened my mouth, raising my mana.

 

“I have a question. Klee Odia.”

 

“… A question? Yes, I’ll do my best to answer it!”

 

“Do you think that ethereal grass with such unusual effects could grow anywhere?”

 

“Uhm, no! Bi-herbs are plants that are closely influenced by the environment!”

 

“Klee-nim, you have deep knowledge of bi-herbs.”

 

“N-No! I am not great enough for spirit-nim to praise me…!!”

 

As the nymph said, it was the correct answer.

 

Even the four-colored mistletoe collected in the [Predator’s Swamp]. It was able to grow from a normal mistletoe to a precious bi-herb under the influence of the seed of the World Tree.

 

“So then, what factors do you think that influenced the ethereal grass to grow here, in the Mantra Mine?”

 

“Um, that’s…”

 

Kle couldn’t answer easily.

 

It wasn’t something to ask.

 

It was only natural that she couldn’t answer.

 

I wouldn’t have guessed it at all if it weren’t for the knowledge of all the plants and minerals I’d acquired from the [Pentagram of Pure Knowledge].

 

‘Ethereal grass grows only where ethereal iron is buried.’

 

In terms of rarity.

 

That mineral was a type that could be counted on one finger.

 

It seemed to be buried in the closed Mantra Mine.

 

Sssss–

 

Mospike mercenaries’ vengeful ghosts rushed at me.

 

Yeah, it makes sense if it was ethereal iron.

 

Those mercenaries must have also entered the Mantra Mine aiming for valuable treasure. However, ethereal iron couldn’t be easily collected or smelted.

 

Of course, such things didn’t matter to me.

 

Collecting it?

 

I had the [Pentragtam of Pure Knowledge].

 

Smelting it?

 

Including the ethereal iron.

 

Any mineral could be smelted.

 

The news about dwarves.

 

What I just heard from the nymph.

 

‘So, you’re the only ones who are the problem.’

 

Rapid exploration and interference.

 

I unleashed mana.

 

Crack–!

 

“!!!”

 

The ghosts froze.