202 < (2). Ian's Mannequin Explorer -3 >

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Ian's march was, in other words, an ‘accident.'

In order for a Horseshoe Entrance Quest to occur, you must complete at least two quests related to the heroes of the continent.

Moreover, in order to activate the quest, job skills must meet the incredible conditions of 'Master Level 2’, and their affinity with ancient NPCs that can open the dimensions of the second world should be at their best.

The management could not have imagined that there would already be users who met all of these conditions.

Ian fortunately completed a quest related to Oakley as soon as the Northern Continent opened, and thanks to Kanjihun, he was able to place a spoon at the end of the mission quest.

Thanks to the gripper, Iriel has long been acquainted with each other, and his vocational proficiency is now at a Masters Level 3 level.

All of these gears fit together like a lie, creating this laughable situation.

The LB company was completely upside down because of Ian.

Otherwise, we were on the verge of large-scale updates, so there were more than twice as many jobs as usual.

On top of that, Ian was running for two days without shutting down, so the management was in a state where his head was sticky.

“First of all... it's important that we keep our mouths shut so this doesn't leak out. ”

“Yes, and I have no shame like this. ”

“Ho-ho, how could the monitoring team not know that until the portal opens? ”

“The monitoring team is not the only one to blame. because none of us could have anticipated it. ”

“No, no matter what... ”

The meeting was focused on discussing how the situation could be resolved most smoothly.

A middle-aged man, sitting at the top of the table, opened his mouth as he stroked his beard.

“I think, by the way, you should make a deal with Ian User. ”

“Deal?”

“That's right, I suggest you offer to trade with Ian using your GM account now. ”

“Hmmm... Don't you just need to collect all the items or goods you got from the Magic Cube?" You said the experience level never went up... ”

The man shakes his head and replies.

“That's not an easy problem to solve. After all, this is our mistake, and Ian happened playing the game perfectly normally. ”

“So you want me to acknowledge some of the benefits that Ian's user has gained and ask him to log out instead? ”

The man nods.

“That's right. I don't know how long Ian can stay logged out... but it's deadly for us if he lasts just one more day. ”

“Why is that? ”

“If Ian doesn't show up there, we won't be able to make the bulk updates on schedule. ”

“Ah…. ”

“Well, I've been playing for almost two days now, so why don't you log out soon? ”

At that, a woman who had just heard about the meeting quietly in the corner opened her mouth with a sighing voice.

“I checked Ian's play history, his data, was it 73 hours earlier? He's got a record of playing back and forth. ”

“ …. ”

“What a player... in so many ways. ”

“Phew…. ”

Maybe half an hour later.

The people sitting in the conference room slowly got up from their seats.

And I looked at one man.

“So, I'm going to connect the game this way, and I'm going to contact Ian. ”

When he got up the pad with the meeting notes, the middle-aged man at the top nodded and said.

“I'm giving you full authority over this case, so you can finish your conversation with a user named Ian. ”

“Yes, I understand, sir. ”

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On the other hand, Ian, who is not aware of the situation at LB, had his own difficulties (?).

It was because, regardless of Jankun's physician, he could not be summoned or disguised.

[You cannot use Jankun as your disguise.]

[In order to disguise the Horses, you need the title 'Master of the Magic System’.]

“Hmmm... ”

[You cannot capture the mantra crest ‘Yankun’.]

[Humanoid monsters cannot be captured.]

Ian's expression distorted.

‘Dammit. I didn't even think of this... ’

Ian has equipped over twenty pretenders to date.

Among them were nomadic NPCs from the central continent, as well as NPCs equivalent to talent centers in Pyro territory.

Of course, there were some unusual cases that were obtained during the quest such as Caesar or Pauline, but the highest percentage was direct equivalence.

And by equipping many of those pretenders, Ian was able to gain enlightenment.

‘As expected, there is no drug more reliable than a matchbook, regardless of East and West savings. ’

With Ian's reputation so high, the dizzy talents were not difficult to equip.

However, when equipping a superior gown with the Pauline class, it was always stamped with strength.

Beating, beating and beating, it'll be a miracle!

That's why I tried the same thing with Jankun, and it worked.

‘Dammit, if it weren't for these damn conditions... I'd be more powerful than Kaisar. ’

Ian was so sad, but he couldn't help it.

‘After the formal opening, you'll get the title of the ruler or something, and then you can go back and find it. ’

Ian reaffirmed his appetite and said to Jankun,

“Huff... Now I can't make you a fool. ”

Yankun asked with a curious look on his face.

[What's the problem? Do you think I'm not enough to reap with a pretense?]

At once, Ian looks at Yankun, his face blushing.

“Oh, no. No way.Maybe it's because I'm not a demon. ”

Jankun gives a crumpled impression in Ian's description and nods slowly.

[Hmmm... Right.]

“Later, I'll come back to you after I've earned what you deserve. ”

Yankun grips his head.

[Okay, Ian. We'll see about that.]

And when you're done, there's a big gate behind Jankun.

[If you go in that direction, you should now be able to see the true horse system.]

Ian smiled and replied.

“Thank you, Jankun. ”

[And that's what happened. Can you do me a favor?]

With Jan Kun's unexpected suggestion, Ian's eyes widen slightly.

"What, you're in the testing zone and you get a quest? ’

But apart from being surprised, Ian had no reason to reject the quest.

“Fine. I'll listen to you. ”

[Thank you.]

With Jankun's answer, the polite system alert sounded, and Ian's vision reminded me of a quest window.

Tyring -

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- Jankun's Request for the Magic Crest Ⅰ (Association) -

Jankun, one of the leading men of the Duodenum of the Magic System and the gateway to the Magic System.

Jankun had a long problem.

In the realm of the magic system he is responsible for, unusual ‘contaminated substances’ began to emerge one day.

Jankun hunts them constantly, but the numbers do not diminish but only grow.

At first, I thought it was no big deal, but the speed of the growth of the devils began to become a great threat.

Yankun has deeply embraced your power.

He thinks you can solve his problems.

Quest difficulty: SS

Quest conditions: user acknowledged by the crest Yankun.

Timeout: None

Reward - Intermediate Stable Stone x20, Devil's Pure Blood.

* If you refuse, your intimacy with Jan Kun is greatly diminished.

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Ian tilts his head as he reads the quest.

There was nothing that didn't make sense about the content of the quest, but it was because there was no sign of what the item called 'Pure Demon Blood’ was.

‘It's quicker to ask when you're thinking about it. ’

Ian's gaze was on Jankun.

“Jankun, what is the Devil's Pure Blood? ”

Yankun immediately replied to Ian's question.

[It's literally pure demon blood.]

“What good would it do me if I got it? ”

[If humans drink the pure blood of demons, they can become half-breed.]]

“ …!! ”

At that moment, Ian's head began to spin rapidly.

‘Half-man...? Does this have anything to do with the dual class of horse country that was in the trailer footage? ’

This was speculative, but almost certain.

‘20 Medium Stable Stones are amazing, but I definitely need that Devil's Pure Blood. ’

Intermediate Mad Stone is a reinforcement material thought to be obtainable by hunting more advanced horseshoes.

A rare ingredient that Ian has never acquired.

Moreover, I got a clue that was supposed to be related to the dual class, so I felt like flying.

Ian smiles and says to Jankun,

“All right, Jankun. I'll figure it out. ”

His face turned pale.

[Oh…! Thank you so much, Ian!]

And a new system message appeared in Ian's view.

[His friendship with 'The Great Seal of Jankun’ became the best.]

[Received the item ‘Greater Horse Seal’ from 'Mayo Crest Yankun’.]

[I received the item 'Map of Matrix 100-120 Zones' from 'Jan Kun, the Maestro Crest'.]

Ian suddenly looks curious, looking at the red sphere in his hand.

“Jankun, what is this? ”

Yankun replies with a arrogant expression.

[It is a sign that it has been recognized by a higher horseman. With this seal, the Intermediate and Lesser Horses won't be able to touch you.]

“Oh...! ”

[Since this is something I can't give you on my own... I'll only lend it to you temporarily until I've dealt with all the mutated items.]

Although not quite realistic yet, Ian felt much better when he got an item that clearly would be useful in the horse system.

“Very well. I will do whatever you ask. ”

[Mutated horses, present in all districts… but most populate 115 and 107 districts. We can investigate around you.]

“Got it."

After speaking with Jankun, Ian steps forward to the gate.

‘Okay, eyelids are heavy... but we'll hold out until we finish this quest! ’

A firm fist grip (?).

But as he passed through the gate, a strange system message came to mind.

[GM: Ian, can I talk to you for a second?]

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