Novel Will Be Taken Down on 17 May or Earlier Chapter 124 - Dark Clouds

[Thefern Fence]

 

[Recommendation level: Lv.450]

 

The information about the rupture appeared.

 

Even when players moved.

 

Many people expected that the star of [Thefern Fence] would be Union.

 

Or Shining.

 

It couldn’t be helped.

 

An emerging force threatened the current status of the two guilds.

 

Gaon, Inazuma, Berserker.

 

The big alliance had been attacking other ruptures for days.

 

“I’ll give up Thefern Fence.”

 

“The same goes for us. I don’t want to be a sidekick.”

 

“Gyver’s recovery comes first.”

 

Other giant guilds were no different.

 

If you got caught between Union and Shining.

 

It was obvious that it would be difficult to get experience points, let alone level up.

 

By the way.

 

“Lee Hoyeol. No, why is Hoyeol-nim in such a shabby rupture…?”

 

Hoyeol appeared in the [Thefern Fence] rupture.

 

With a huge army of spirits!

 

They didn’t know what was going on, but…

 

The faces of the Nettuber players turned bright.

 

“Crazy. I don’t know what’s happening, but it’s no joke.”

 

“It’s spirits that I’ve never seen in Arcana before!”

 

“Thanks to Hoyeol-nim, my eyes feel good.”

 

Hoyeol’s appearance alone made them happy beyond words.

 

Not only that, spirits were there as well.

 

Wasn’t it a spectacle that surpassed the competition between Union and Shining?

 

Soon, chats from viewers poured in.

 

-ㅁㅊㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

 

– It’s all good, but don’t get too close and get discouraged for no reason ㅡㅡ

 

– ㄹㅇIt might be fine with other players, but let’s not touch Lee Hoyeol

 

– ㅇㅈ We need to respect them. How much have we benefited from it?

 

They were Nettuber players who made a living with their wits.

 

Besides, were they crazy?

 

No one approached Hoyeol without asking for permission.

 

“Of course. The most important thing is formality.”

 

Moreover, the situation was not suitable for that right now.

 

The figure of Hoyeol standing upright in front of dozens of spirits.

 

It was a more believable picture when viewed from a distance.

 

Nettuber players expressed pure admiration.

 

“…Why did he look for this rupture?”

 

“The people wearing robes are the mages of the Mage Tower, right? They are the only ones who can summon spirits.”

 

“With Hoyeol-nim’s level, he probably didn’t come here to hunt.”

 

Of course, apart from that, questions still remained.

 

But their curiosity didn’t last long.

 

Soon, Hoyeol began to move away from the group.

 

He approached [Thefern Scarecrow].

 

“Huh? Is he here to hunt?”

 

Hoyeol’s level was estimated to be 900.

 

On the other hand, [Thefern Scarecrow] was only level 450.

 

Even if he hunted hundreds of thousands of them, his level wouldn’t go up…

 

Why was Hoyeol trying to hunt [Thefern Scarecrow]?

 

– …Pulling his sword from the beginning?

 

– Oh, he’s fighting differently than usual?

 

– Ah, what is that???

 

Clang–

 

It wasn’t until Hoyeol raised his sword.

 

That some people could guess the reason.

 

Nettuber players and explorers.

 

“Oh, I see!”

 

Yusra Kingdom.

 

Golden Calf Tavern, a corner in front of Golden Palace Square.

 

Park Hwigang, who was watching the broadcast on the screen, was one of them.

 

“Thefern Scarecrow is a counter-type monster!”

 

It was the knowledge of the explorer who had traveled throughout the Arcana continent!

 

“Depending on who the opponent is, it has the characteristic of transforming into the most difficult type for the opponent. Of course, it can only change to one type at a time. It’s not that difficult to deal with if you make a good party…”

 

As you could see, Hoyeol was alone.

 

Of course, there was a huge level gap between them.

 

It wouldn’t be difficult to deal with just one scarecrow.

 

In fact, Hoyeol’s movements were full of ease.

 

Gulp–

 

His throat gulped.

 

Lakid emptied the can of beer in one go.

 

Even if he couldn’t recognize the kids gathered there.

 

He could recognize that one.

 

The fierce sword aura had become even more refined.

 

But not only Hoyeol could use that kind of sword aura.

 

He was the chief among the monstrous Mage Tower bastards?

 

Wasn’t that cheating?

 

Even at the no-rules Coliseum, it would be a foul.

 

“Tsk. He does all the cool things by himself.”

 

Lakid had grown to the point that he got grumpy for no reason.

 

Not knowing his burning feelings inside.

 

Park Hwigang continued with a more evocative face.

 

“It’s a different story if those Thefern Scarecrows come in groups. No matter what the player does, one of the scarecrows will be perfectly capable of parrying the player’s attack!”

 

Like he said.

 

Thefern Scarecrow was a counter-type monster.

 

Even just dealing with one of them, party hunting was recommended.

 

What if you ended up surrounded by those monsters like that?

 

“Regardless of your level, it can get quite tiring.”

 

No, it seemed that Hoyeol was already in a tiring situation.

 

Thefern Scarecrows were already gathering around Hoyeol.

 

Only then did the corners of Lakid’s mouth rise.

 

‘Yeah Try your best. You should also crumple up that shit foam.’

 

Lakid had a quick mind when it came to battle.

 

Listening to Park Hwigang’s commentary.

 

No matter how great Hoyeol was, Lakid estimated that it would not be easy.

 

“He’s going to smear his clean face.”

 

Kuha!

 

But Lakid, who was laughing loudly, was unaware.

 

In order to take measures to protect himself.

 

How many wells has Hoyeol built so far?

 

Even if there were a lot of counter-type monsters.

 

Hoyeol poured it all out.

 

This meant he couldn’t exceed the abilities such as 『magic』, [skill], and {nature}.

 

“T-That’s ridiculous!”

 

Except for [{『oddity』}]].

 

Thanks to that, even though Hoyeol was surrounded by Thefern Scarecrows.

 

The dignity that was ingrained in Hoyeol didn’t get damaged in the slightest.

 

– Wow, it’s just on a different levelㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

 

– What’s this? Is he taking the Thefern Scarecrow as a sparring partner??

 

– ㅁㅊ He’s using level 450 as a practice matchㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

 

Cratlle–!

 

In the end, Lakid stormed out of his seat.

 

From Hoyeol’s appearance to ability.

 

“There should be a limit to unfairness. Such a bad luck…!!”

 

.

 

.

 

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…There should be a limit to surprises!

 

Starting with the Qirnberg Machine Tower.

 

The emergence of the new World Tree.

 

The oppression of the demon kings.

 

She found out that Hoyeol was involved in all the incidents.

 

She thought she was sufficiently surprised.

 

She didn’t know there was still a surprise left.

 

Crackle–

 

Spitting out flames from his breath.

 

Fire Drake sniffed.

 

“You must be really surprised. You can’t even say you’re hungry, Peiyan.”

 

Fire Drake was right.

 

Was it because the beggar in her stomach fainted out of shock?

 

The stomach, which had been rumbling constantly, calmed down.

 

‘By the way…’

 

Peiyan looked at Hoyeol.

 

The use of {nature} ability through 『magic』 and spirits was not surprising.

 

Hoyeol was the chief mage of the Mage Tower.

 

What surprised Peiyan was the swordsmanship.

 

‘Even if I don’t have eyes to see it, I can tell.’

 

Thefern.

 

One of the Top 10 Wonders of the Arcana continent.

 

It was an area that even the League of Explorers hadn’t been able to complete its exploration of.

 

Above all, the monsters who appeared there were all bizarre.

 

Even just the scarecrow that appeared on the outermost fence of Thefern.

 

‘It’s quite tricky.’

 

The scarecrow couldn’t be damaged by mediocre swordplay. In other words, it was Hoyeol’s swordsmanship that wasn’t normal.

 

“I told you, didn’t I? That rumor is true!”

 

“About him from being a great family?”

 

“That’s right! Otherwise, how could he do that?”

 

…Why did she have to listen to the chirping sounds?

 

Maybe it was because Peiyan didn’t think differently from them.

 

Above all, Peiyan knew the importance of talent.

 

‘I don’t want to admit it, but that’s why lineage is important.’

 

Descendants of the mage family were famous in each continent and region.

 

Most of the mages who entered the Mage Tower were like that.

 

Occasionally, there were exceptions like Senior Banglet, but…

 

The number of exceptions was extremely small.

 

‘Chief Marcelo’s ability also comes from his family history.’

 

However, there was a limit to the power of the lineage.

 

Just as a mage family couldn’t produce a swordsman who could handle aura.

 

Likewise, the opposite was impossible…!

 

Knowing that fact.

 

Her questions about Hoyeol couldn’t help but grow bigger.

 

“…Aren’t you too versatile?”

 

Didn’t it seem like he had all the good things?

 

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…My ears had been itchy lately.

 

But I could generously understand.

 

Everyone must be wondering what I was doing.

 

‘900 level? Me?’

 

Anyway, the rumor was the problem.

 

I, the person concerned, didn’t say anything.

 

Before I knew it, my level was at least 900.

 

It was a grossly burdensome overestimation.

 

No, if you looked at the recent increase in experience points.

 

It was a number that made me question whether that was even possible.

 

‘Of course, I can’t tell the truth with my own mouth.’

 

Even if I blamed it on my tiring personality.

 

Someone would persistently ask.

 

Wouldn’t it be okay to just disclose the ranking information?

 

Then instead of giving an answer, I’d just show them my status window.

 

[Name: Grandfel Claudie Arpheus Romeo]

 

[Title: The Last Adventurer]

 

[Class: Demon hunter]

 

[Level: 425]

 

[Stat]

 

Strength: 70 / Agility: 75 / Mana: 385 / Luck: 6 / Aesthetic: Low

 

[Point: 0]

 

Disclosing private ranking information to the world?

 

Yeah, it wasn’t a difficult task.

 

No, it was rather a good thing.

 

It would be better for both parties to correct unnecessary misunderstandings early on.

 

However, even if I had to die, I would never see the name [Grandfel Claudie Arpheus Romeo] pop up in the player rankings…!

 

‘I probably would die out of embarrassment.’

 

Yeah, this wasn’t Grandfel’s pride.

 

It was my–Lee Hoyeol’s–pride at stake.

 

‘If that’s the case, I’d rather just achieve level 900.’

 

Knowing that fact.

 

I hunted the charging [Thefern Scarecrow].

 

[Natural Enemy Relationship] was not activated.

 

In order to fully test my power, I didn’t use bi-herb.

 

You did well to take out your sword from the beginning, Hoyeol.

 

As expected, a class with no screws.

 

Demon hunter.

 

‘It’s fast.’

 

I raised my strength and agility stats to the maximum through class quests.

 

I had invested all the points I earned from leveling up into mana.

 

[Thefern Scarecrow: Lv.450]

 

It was hard to keep up with it based purely on stats.

 

Not only that, this guy was as tricky as I had heard.

 

‘Counter type monster. Depending on the attack, it builds resistance to it.’

 

Swoosh–

 

Glowing aura.

 

I couldn’t believe it survived even after being hit with a sword that maximized its attack power.

 

“I’ll compliment you.”

 

The famous Grandfel evaluated it that way.

 

Indeed, one of the Top 10 Wonders, Thefern.

 

Even in the Arcana continent, it was an unidentified area.

 

But there was no opponent more suitable than that.

 

“You have a knack for blocking. However.”

 

Goo–

 

My mana emerged at the same time as the sword.

 

If it blocked one, I could pour out two at the same time.

 

So what if one more monster rushed in?

 

“Can you block this too?”

 

I just had to pour one more thing there.

 

How many wells had I dug so far?

 

Without having to mention [{『oddity』}], there were dozens of them.

 

‘It’s worth a try.’

 

No matter how screwed up the demon hunter class was, I had an absolute superiority in stats.

 

I was about 100 points ahead of players at the same level.

 

‘Class quests, bi-herbs.’

 

What do you think about the result of my struggles?

 

Patter–

 

I recited at the collapsing Tetpern Scarecrow.

 

“It wasn’t bad for warm-up.”

 

Those words were spoken calmly, in contrast to the overwhelming emotions.

 

Though, other people,

 

“It was indeed a warm-up like you said.”

 

Including Haiel, didn’t recognize it.

 

I knew.

 

This is truly a touching development, Hoyeol…!

 

Now at least there was no need to be pathetic in front of monsters of the same level.

 

I felt overwhelmed, so I wanted to enjoy this sense of accomplishment a little more.

 

The back of my head stung.

 

When I looked back, I saw Peiyan and other mages.

 

They could communicate with spirits for the first time in a while.

 

Why were they staring at me so intently?

 

I didn’t know why.

 

All right, then.

 

I couldn’t make them wait forever.

 

Let’s return to the Mage Tower.

 

Rumble–

 

For some reason.

 

In an instant, the sky of the rupture was filled with dark clouds.

 

I went ahead and tidied up my clothes.

 

“The sky is howling.”

 

I was glad no one was listening.

 

I would have cried faster than the sky would.

 

Anyway, let’s hurry.

 

Even if I had the all-round [warmth] buff, it couldn’t stop the rain…

 

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The high-ranking fire spirit was the first to notice the scent.

 

It was Fire Drake.

 

Fire Drake, who was lying on his stomach, pulled himself up.

 

“Peiyan. I feel an unusual energy.”

 

At that, Peiyan looked around belatedly.

 

And she noticed.

 

The presence of a ‘miscellaneous spirit’ hovering around.

 

Peiyan’s pupils shook.

 

‘…This sign?’

 

…The dark spirit!

 

It was a spirit that even Peiyan, the senior mage of spirit school, had never witnessed.

 

Therefore, all Peiyan could think of was the knowledge about spiritology she had as a senior.

 

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Dark spirit was different from spirits of other attributes since their birth.

 

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The dark spirit was a being that only appeared when certain conditions were met.

 

Peiyan was shocked as she remembered the conditions.

 

She had forgotten because of the commotion.

 

“This is…!”

 

This was the territory of Thefern.

 

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Dark spirits are beings born out of deep darkness. The only places they appear are areas that have not yet been revealed to the world. A place whose origin is unknown, that place was their origin…

 

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Top 10 Wonders of the Arcana continent.

 

Even the League of Explorers hadn’t completed its exploration of [Thefern].

 

It was an area that met that first condition.

 

Plus the tricky second condition.

 

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…The area must be full of communion.

 

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Communion

 

Thanks to the spirits summoned by the mages including Peiyan herself.

 

There was enough communion in the [Thefern Fence] rupture.

 

Peiyan tucked her hand into her sleeve.

 

“I felt like an idiot.”

 

She wasn’t bringing out snacks or anything like that.

 

What she took out was a magic tool, a wand.

 

She had gotten distracted elsewhere and overlooked the risk variables.

 

Peiyan bit her lower lip.

 

“…At this rate, I am going to be disqualified as a senior mage.”

 

Just like Fire Drake.

 

The spirits noticed something unusual.

 

Though the skilled mages seemed to have prepared themselves.

 

The apprentice mages looked bewildered.

 

Peiyan felt responsible.

 

‘At least we must prevent adventurers from getting caught up.’

 

Apart from everything else, the reputation of the Mage Tower couldn’t be tarnished.

 

She didn’t want to make a commotion but she couldn’t avoid it.

 

As she said, the dark spirit was a ‘miscellaneous spirit’.

 

‘It’s impossible for it to communicate with ordinary people.’

 

Indeed.

 

Miscellaneous mana.

 

Only those who could handle the ‘right mana’ spoken in black magic could attempt to communicate with dark spirits. A person with that level of ‘right mana’…

 

‘The only person I know is Senior Matis.’

 

But Matis was not here.

 

So Peiyan clenched her teeth.

 

“As expected, I have no choice but to drive it out.”

 

“I understand. Peiyan.”

 

“With all our might. We must prevent the adventurers from getting caught up.”

 

However, Piayan’s solemn determination was useless.

 

Someone who could replace Matis’ position.

 

No, there was someone who possessed ‘right mana’ that surpassed him.

 

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