Chapter 316

Chapter 316

This was the huge underground area in the Second Realm created by Endless Linked Explosions. The first Chinese hunters to enter were supposed to share information with each other and work together to find a way down...

Evidently, that didn’t happen.

“Dungeons are hard, you know. The deeper you go, the harder it is to turn back.”

Hunters who had conquered dungeons before knew how it was. The trickier and deeper the structure, the harder it was to turn around halfway through.

Getting out was difficult, and going back in after escaping was twice as hard.

At that point, no matter how low on supplies they were or how dire the situation was, many people just endured it.

“Is this place similar to a dungeon?”

“Yes. It has a very deep and complex structure... Besides, there are the orders from the Chinese leaders.”

The first, second, and third underground floor... If they got stuck while going down, they would have to give up and turn back, but even if they did that multiple times, they could still find answers. They could retread and return with other hunters, learn new skills, or find a different solution.

However, this time, the Chinese government had taken the lead and given them a clear order.

-You’re not allowed to retread.Go in there and obtain the holy relic at all costs!

...Because of that, all hunters got stuck and couldn’t descend further than the floor they were on. They also couldn’t go back up, so they moved to different locations on the same floor and tried this and that, but to no avail.

If anything, conflicts became more frequent as more hunters gathered.

“Is it because of the factions?”

“Yes. You know about this?”

“If they’re stuck with each other for long enough, all hunters, regardless of the clan, will end up fighting among each other.”

Choi Yeonseung knew it well. After all, it was difficult for hunters to maintain their composure when clearing a dungeon in a hurry. Moreover, what if they took a break along the way or got stuck? When that happened, hunters would lose sight of the objective and start thinking about other things...

-Wait... If I clear this, won’t I have to share the rewards with these assholes?

-These bastards pissed me off during the clan battle the other day...

The clans fought for profit, but as far as the Chinese factions went, it was more or less survival of the fittest. If a faction was pushed out, they would have to go somewhere else...

Because of that, the dungeon in the Second Realm had become a ruthless place with all sorts of fighting and scheming.

“Master was deeply saddened to see the humans of Earth getting preoccupied with trivial matters instead of doing raids.”

“Yeah, I get that.”

It was understandable. Choi Yeonseung, too, got frustrated whenever he saw hunters participate in clan battles instead of doing raids.

The angel constellation would’ve been furious if his hunters had started fighting among themselves in the dungeon instead of figuring out how to deal with the evil god constellation.

‘Is that why he’s trying to sober them up?’

“By the way... If I get the chance to attack, I won’t hold back.”

“Of course. Master knew that when he decided to bring you here.”

The angel constellation had been aware of that possibility when he had invited Choi Yeonseung to participate in this raid. It was understandable if Choi Yeonseung managed to clear the realm instead of him!

‘...No. I’m worried because I think he values me too much.’

Choi Yeonseung was a bit nervous. Given how highly the angel constellation thought of him, wouldn’t it be shocking if he fell short of expectations?

Thinking so highly of him at a time like this...

“How long are you going to talk about this? If you brought in the household member of another constellation, you should focus on learning things from him instead of engaging in useless chatter,” Illaphael retorted from behind, criticizing the hunter after sneaking up on them.

“Ah. I’m sorry, Illaphael... But we were having a really important conversation...”The debut release of this chapter happened at Ñøv€l-B1n.

“Oh, well if it’s important, let’s continue the discussion,” continued Illaphael. He tried to find a subtle way to join their conversation. That was what he had aimed for in the first place.

Choi Yeonseung shook his head. “Nah, I’ve heard everything I wanted. There’s no point in continuing this conversation. Let’s just go straight in.”

“...”

Choi Yeonseung was considerate of Illaphael. Given that he had the nasty temper of an angel, it was best that he didn’t stay with the household member of another constellation!

“Illaphael seems to be in a terrible mood.”

“You guys must’ve had a hard time serving an angel.”

“Haha...”

***

‘A hundred people...’

Around one-fifth of the household members of the angel constellation were interested in martial arts. Choi Yeonseung looked at the martial arts they were learning and kindly taught them how to improve.

If the hunters had any shortcomings in their martial arts, Choi Yeonseung fixed them or taught them new stances. Similarly, if someone was trying to learn a martial art that didn’t fit their style, Choi Yeonseung would recommend something more appropriate.

Most of those hunters ranged from C to B-grade.

[The power of martial arts possessed by the household members of the ‘Six-Winged Angel Who Hunts Dragons’ has grown stronger.]

Constellations with a long history had many treasures and showed off their strength by giving them away as rewards, but Choi Yeonseung didn’t have many artifacts.

Of course, there were many artifacts stored in the safes of Dragon Industry, but those artifacts were good only by human standards. Choi Yeonseung needed to surpass that limit and acquire some artifacts that were good by the standards of a constellation.

[The Everything Box (High-grade, Chaos):

1,000,000P.

Primordial chaos is swirling inside. If you open this box, something that a constellation needs will come out.]

‘...A household member who can create artifacts or a building that can create it... Or a skill that lets me create them.’

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ strongly suggests that you learn blacksmith skills.]

-...That would take too long.

Last time, Choi Yeonseung had received help in making the artifacts. However, it would take too long to become a good blacksmith by the standards of the cat constellation, and Choi Yeonseung wasn’t in a situation where he could focus solely on that...

‘So if I buy this, I’ll have two thousand three hundred points left, huh?’

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says it has been a long time since he last sold this box.]

[He says he will give you a present since you bought this box!]

Choi Yeonseung couldn’t see the face of the wandering constellation, but he could feel that he was jumping up and down with joy.

The wandering constellation hadn't expected to sell the high-grade box. He was so glad that he even gave Choi Yeonseung three advanced boxes as a gift.

That was his gratitude for the consistent support!

‘...Ah, now I suddenly regret this...’ Choi Yeonseung clicked his tongue.

Of course, receiving three boxes as a gift was great, but humans were complicated. He suddenly felt downcast after he received them.

-Let’s open the advanced box first.

Choi Yeonseung nodded and opened the box.

[Opening the box!]

[Chaos flows and destiny is decided!]

‘Most of the things in my realm now are specialized in farming. It isn’t bad but I need to get artifact crafting.’

[’Soul-Infused Smithy’ has come out!]

“...!”

This was the first box, and yet he already got something for crafting...? At least that was what he initially thought, but something was strange.

‘Wait. It’s not a dwarf. It’s a smithy.’

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ says it is good! Let’s take this opportunity to make things together!]

‘...’

Choi Yeonseung frowned. Still, there were two left...

[Opening the box!]

[Chaos flows and destiny is decided!]

[The ‘Sacred Sanctuary of Asceticism’ has come out!]

-Ah.This one is really good.

The goddess of sloth was glad to see the sanctuary, which was familiar to her.

The sanctuary had been built by a constellation during an Abyss war in the past. Even if someone was suffering from all types of curses and temptations, they could overcome all of it by entering the sanctuary and passing through the trials.

-...No.What I need now are methods to create artifacts.

-Well, since you’ve received the smithy, don’t you already have what you want, Successor...?

-......

Choi Yeonseung got a chill. How did that make any sense?

He opened the last advanced box with determination.

[Opening the box!]

[Chaos flows and destiny is decided!]

[The ‘Necklace to Tempt Constellations’ has come out!]

The goddess of sloth exclaimed. She couldn’t believe she was seeing this dangerous treasure again!

-Oh my god!I can’t believe I’m seeing it here!

-...Please tell me it’s not what I think it is.

-It’s most likely that.

[The ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ says she can help with this.]