Novel Will Be Taken Down on 17 May or Earlier Chapter 126 - Infinitely Deep Darkness (2)

Arcana Continent, Top 10 Wonders.

 

It was widely known what each wonder was.

 

Even I, who had a gap of well over 10 years, knew about it.

 

But [Top 10 Wonders Quest].

 

‘I’ve never heard of anything like this.’

 

It wasn’t because of the gap.

 

Just before.

 

It was the same when [Thefern Fence] appeared.

 

– What??? Thefern??

 

-The Top 10 Wonder have finally been solved???

 

– Raymond Sean, you must have finally come to your sensesㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

 

– ㄹㅇㅋㅋ Is this the beginning of content recovery??

 

Indeed.

 

The Top 10 Wonders was treated as late-scale content among players. It was understandable.

 

Like Thefern, the Wonders were an unknown territory even on the Arcana continent.

 

‘I am certain.’

 

I could be sure.

 

This was definitely a big quest…!

 

A large-scale quest that would make any player’s heart flutter.

 

For me, of course, there was no such thing as joy and sorrow in Grandfel.

 

I perused the quest window with an unwavering gaze.

 

[Top 10 Wonders Quest: Thefern’s Labyrinth]

 

Top 10 Wonders of the Arcana Continent, Thefern.

 

Dig up Thefern’s Labyrinth.

 

Let the world know the true nature of Thefern.

 

Wonders discovered so far: 0 / 10

 

– Witness Thefern’s Labyrinth. (In Progress)

 

Indeed, it was a related quest.

 

If you thought about the scale, wouldn’t it be comparable to a world-class quest?

 

But I couldn’t just be happy about it.

 

It was obvious to anyone that it would boast an incredible level of difficulty.

 

‘In the first place, it won’t be a quest that can be solved at this moment.’

 

I could tell that just by looking at the process in which the quest appeared before my eyes.

 

It was the dark spirit that brought the wonder quest.

 

That dark spirit appeared by chance. Like the [World Quest: Seed of the World Tree], it started by skipping the intermediate step.

 

‘Is this even possible to proceed at my level?’

 

That’s what I thought.

 

As expected, this tiring personality.

 

To me, lack of ability was words that didn’t exist.

 

I opened my mouth shamelessly.

 

“I understand what you mean.”

 

“…Is that really true?”

 

“But there is a time for everything.”

 

It wasn’t because I lacked ability.

 

I didn’t know if that was all, but at least quests needed time.

 

‘This is definitely a rupture in the [Thefern Fence].’

 

This was the outermost part of Thefern.

 

It went without saying that Thefern’s Labyrinth didn’t exist here.

 

Of course, the dark spirit seemed confused.

 

“But something about Thefern’s landscape…”

 

Since he didn’t even know what a rupture was.

 

It wouldn’t be strange for him to fumble with his words.

 

I spoke as if admonishing the concerned dark spirit.

 

“There is nothing for you to worry about.”

 

“…?”

 

“Because I know the time.”

 

“…!”

 

“I shall find you when the time is right.”

 

Although I spoke grandiosely.

 

I simply said what was in my mind.

 

Considering the goal of the quest, if [Thefern’s Labyrinth] rupture appeared, I should be able to do something, right? But perhaps because I said it in an elegant way. The words came out unusual.

 

“You will find me like this…? Is that what you mean? Then I understand.”

 

His voice sounded somewhat agitated.

 

There was also a brief remark that was truly unusual.

 

“Infinitely Deep Darkness. I will await your call.”

 

…Seriously.

 

It was an unusual nickname.

 

Let’s appreciate the setting of Grandfel for this moment.

 

Otherwise, my cheeks would have turned red out of embarrassment and I might have exploded…

 

‘Anyway, I have to be sure about everything.’

 

The [Top 10 Wonders Quest] that I traded with my embarrassment.

 

Regardless of the level of difficulty, I didn’t plan on giving up on it.

 

In that case, my priority would be to build a bridge to reunite with the dark spirit.

 

“Haiel.”

 

The mirror that would fulfill that role for me…

 

Haiel.

 

I sent a telepathic message to Haiel.

 

Haiel bowed straight away.

 

“I’ll do as you say.”

 

The dark spirit.

 

Even fellow spirits seemed wary of the miscellanous energy.

 

I could understand just by looking at the reaction of the mages’ contract spirits.

 

‘Except for Peiyan’s high-ranking spirit Fire Drake…’

 

All of them clearly looked intimidated.

 

On the other hand, Haiel was fine.

 

More than just fine, there was no movement in that elegant figure.

 

It was great to be reborn as a {unique spirit}.

 

Shameless… No, you’re reliable, Haiel.

 

I added last.

 

“Let’s end the unnecessary commotion here.”

 

Did he understand what I meant right away?

 

The dark spirit answered.

 

“I will follow your words.”

 

At the same time.

 

Sss–

 

Like a lie, the dark spirit that began to disperse.

 

There was a commotion from the spectators.

 

“I-It’s starting to disappear?”

 

“…What on earth did they talk about?”

 

“I think I heard a little bit. It was definitely about Thefern’s Labyrinth!”

 

“Is it a quest?”

 

Amidst the commotion.

 

The dark spirit called me for the last time.

 

“And I’ll wait. Infinitely Deep Darkness.”

 

…I didn’t want to hear him say that.

 

Eyes focused on me in an instant.

 

Seeing the crowd buzzing made it feel real.

 

Me, the Infinitely Deep Darkness.

 

The whole world had heard that.

 

Putting aside this iron face.

 

Lee Hoyeol’s mental strength couldn’t endure it any longer.

 

I looked at Peiyan and said.

 

“I am coming back.”

 

“Yes? Oh, yes! Chief Lee Hoyeol!”

 

Peiyan replied in a tense voice.

 

I stepped out of the rupture and thought seriously.

 

Suffering from mana exhaustion would be better than this.

 

*

 

[Thefern Fence].

 

Who would have thought?

 

Recommended level 450.

 

Who would have thought that what happened in such an ordinary rupture would become a hot topic.

 

Nettube showed the most explosive response.

 

Sss–

 

A dark spirit that appeared in the air.

 

Its figure alone made viewers feel intimidated.

 

The urgent voice in the video doubled the vivid atmosphere.

 

-“A-An appearance message has even appeared! It’s a dark spirit.”

 

Soon, the moment the dark spirit fully revealed itself.

 

There was Hoyeol standing in front of it.

 

Union, Shining.

 

Even the mages of the Mage Tower who entered the rupture with Hoyeol.

 

The dark spirit made everyone who entered the rupture felt nervous.

 

-“W-Wait. I think he’s too close?!”

 

But even in front of such a being, Hoyeol didn’t back down.

 

With the usual posture.

 

Upright as always.

 

He faced the dark spirit.

 

And at that point.

 

The line that heated up the world followed.

 

-“I obey you. Infinitely Deep Darkness.”

 

Not only he subdued the spirit.

 

He was even called ‘Infinitely Deep Darkness’.

 

Naturally, the world couldn’t help but turn upside down.

 

– It’s just crazy

 

– Infinitely Deep Darknessㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ That’s sick

 

– Doesn’t it feel amazing just listening to it?

 

– ㄹㅇRox didn’t just say empty words??

 

Infinitely Deep Darkness.

 

As if they had caught a big clue from that title.

 

The media also gathered experts and held discussions.

 

“So the infinitely deep darkness may be a term related to the class. Is that what you’re saying?”

 

“That’s right. There’s no evidence more solid than this. There were only speculations and hoax floating around in the community.”

 

“Expert-nim, please refrain from non-standard words…”

 

“No, is this time to question that? This isn’t just another player, we got a clue about Player Hoyeol’s class!”

 

When they saw that he subdued the black spirit.

 

As they expected, it was clearly a class related to black magic.

 

Some people speculated that way.

 

“I think it’s a hidden class.”

 

“Hidden class?”

 

“That’s right. The skills that Player Lee Hoyeol has shown so far do not make sense if you think about the class related to black magic. He even showed excellent swordsmanship.”

 

“As you said, he used a variety of skills naturally when dealing with Thefern Scarecrow.”

 

“That’s why I think this way.”

 

Hidden class, infinitely deep darkness.

 

That might be Hoyeol’s class.

 

Shining’s base camp.

 

The sound of the TV was blaring loudly.

 

Dmitry shouted in a louder voice.

 

“Isn’t that seriously too much?!”

 

Not only he had subdued the dark spirit.

 

What, hidden class?

 

And the name of the class was infinitely deep darkness?

 

“So unlucky. He’s the only one who’s cool…!!”

 

Dmitry wasn’t the only one venting his anger.

 

Yusra Kingdom.

 

Golden Calf Tavern.

 

“Gaaah! Damn it”

 

Gulp gulp–

 

Steadily swallowing down alcohol.

 

Lakid, who rarely got drunk, stumbled because of his drunkenness.

 

Drunk Lakid said in a slurred voice.

 

“Ugh. Iiiinfitely deep darkneeeess?”

 

Lakid’s drunk act had its own story.

 

Before joining the Shadow Mercenary Corps.

 

Be it fame or notoriety.

 

Lakid had made a name for himself.

 

He recalled the titles that followed him.

 

Outlaw of the Colosseum.

 

Yeah, that was fine.

 

However, he was also a man whose brain was all muscle.

 

Later on, it became an ogre wearing a human mask.

 

Of course, no one had spoken of those nicknames yet.

 

They were forced to keep their mouth shut.

 

He had made it forgotten like that.

 

That’s why Lakid was jealous of Hoyeol.

 

“Do I have title that sounds like that? Ugh, so, so unlucky…”

 

…Thud!

 

Peace came to the bar only after the drunk Lakid fell on the table. Snore─ As soon as Lakid started snoring, some people finally opened their mouths.

 

“I didn’t expect such a big incident to happen in Thefern.”

 

They were the group from the League of Explorers.

 

Among them was Park Hwigang.

 

Park Hwigang opened his mouth carefully.

 

“The League hasn’t fdiscovered anything about Thefern, right?”

 

“Yes. At most, they just hang around the fence. The monsters that come out of Thefern are no joke. You can’t even compare it to the scarecrow.”

 

“As expected, it’s not the Top 10 Wonders for no reason!”

 

The first essential virtue for a Nettuber player was wit.

 

Park Hwigang made a conversation and chimed in.

 

This position didn’t come easily.

 

‘Top explorers of the League of Explorers… !’

 

Regardless of whether they were players or Arcanains, they were all famous as explorers.

 

Normally, it would have been difficult for them to even gather in one place.

 

‘If you think about it, isn’t this also thanks to Hoyeol-nim?’

 

Park Hwigang didn’t forget his debt to Hoyeol.

 

The reason he was able to work as a Nettuber player until now was because he had an achievement that wasn’t actually his, which was to be the first to broadcast Hoyeol’s appearance.

 

– I came on a pilgrimage to a holy place.

 

– Isn’t this the broadcast channel where Lee Hoyeol was first broadcasted??

 

– Uh-huh, be polite. It’s Hoyeol-nim, not Lee Hoyeol

 

– It’s just Homen

 

Homen.

 

The word Homen, which definitely would make Hoyeol faint if he found out, was also used for the first time on his broadcast.

 

So, Park Hwigang didn’t want to miss this opportunity.

 

‘It’s called Thefern’s Labyrinth… He must have received a quest related to Thefern.’

 

Park Hwigang didn’t doubt Hoyeol’s ability.

 

Whatever quest it was, he was certain Hoyeol could complete it with ease.

 

Just like when  he had oppressed the demon kings.

 

However, Thefern, one of the Ten Wonders, had a slightly different approach.

 

The story of the explorers continued.

 

“But a wonder is not a wonder for no reason.”

 

“First of all, there are too many risks, right?”

 

“Honestly, if Player Lee Hoyeol hadn’t stepped forward to deal with the dark spirit…”

 

“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a clear reward like the Yusra Islands, which were called treasure islands? Even if you uncover the mystery, you never know what’s waiting for you.”

 

Above all, it was a labyrinth.

 

Naturally, it had traps.

 

And complex structures as well.

 

There was a reason why the League of Explorers hadn’t uncovered it.

 

Entering the Thefern’s Labyrinth without an explorer?

 

Regardless of your ability, it was obvious that you would suffer from the tiring work.

 

Of course, the explorers themselves knew that.

 

The mood turned negative.

 

But Park Hwigang, just like his name, was persistent.

 

“You’re right. A wonder is not called a wonder for no reason. But something is different. Hoyeol-nim also has a purpose regarding Thefern.”

 

“…!”

 

At those words, The explorers paused.

 

Among the League of Explorers, they were among the highest level.

 

If they succeeded in exploring Thefern, one of the 10 Wonders…?

 

‘In the next league’s president election, I can win a high number of votes…!’

 

‘With those experience points. My level may go up several levels.’

 

‘Wait a minute, isn’t this an easy opportunity?!’

 

Glances were exchanged between each other in silence.

 

Park Hwigang smiled inside.

 

“Hoyeol-nim, who oppressed three demon kings. I don’t think you can find a backup force stronger than that…”

 

Finally, he droved a wedge.

 

“Even if we can’t use this, with the level of the league, shouldn’t we take an action?”

 

*

 

Yusra Kingdom.

 

My office that I hadn’t visited in a long time.

 

I found a letter lying on the desk.

 

…What kind of paper is this bright?

 

Is it decorated with gold leaf?

 

I checked the correspondence.

 

“Excellent quality. But it’s not practical.”

 

My aesthetic sense and integrity clashed.

 

But the internal conflict was just the beginning.

 

From the beginning of the letter, I was already shocked.

 

──────

 

Dear Infinitely Deep Darkness.

 

──────

 

…I don’t know who it is, but this is clearly a trick to screw me over!

 

Is it from No.3, my nemesis, Lee Yerim?

 

No, she would send it through a text message. She wouldn’t do this.

 

The embarrassment that I had been barely suppressing boiled over.

 

I wanted to tear the letter apart at once.

 

“!”

 

After checking the sender, I couldn’t do that.

 

──────

 

President of the League of Explorers, Fabian Delon

 

──────

 

League of Explorers.

 

I could guess why they sent me a letter.

 

So I recited as calmly as possible.

 

“I will review your proposal according to the procedure.”

 

Of course.

 

Even if I took into account the fact that he had called me Infinitely Deep Darkness.

 

I would be as fair as possible.