Chapter 193: Can you chase after me? (1)

Chapter 193: Can you chase after me? (1)

The Zero Mountain existed even when Arcana was just a game.

A message wouldnt appear just by discovering it.

[Achievement: Lighten the shadow of the Zero Mountain.]

[Effect: Slightly increases the probability of item acquisition in the Zero Mountain.]

[Duration: 23 hours 59 minutes]

First achievement.

It was a message that could only be seen before the Cataclysm.

It was only natural.

In reality, Zero Mountain was the first region to be updated.

Did it appear because the ruptures are space of oddities?

Well, its good to see you anyway, accomplishment.

Although the effect and duration were simple.

Where was this place?

I had unlocked the circle.

My magic manifestation had risen significantly.

Thanks to this, even if I arbitrarily manifested the basic magic light, the mana I had didnt change much.

Doing something like brightly illuminating the entrance of the vast Zero Mountain. It was not a difficult task.

Float

I said something wrong and this happened, seriously.

Even if it wasnt a difficult task.

I wondered if it was even necessary to do this.

At least the achievement effect soothed my heart.

Of course, as always.

Things like wealth and fame are just an illusion.

No kidding. This bastards pure integrity!

Even if Grandfel is like that.

You need to open your eyes and come to your senses, Hoyeol.

There were so many things to take care of in the Zero Mountain.

Back when the effect of the [map] was still effective.

In order to get my moneys worth, I had asked the map about every bit of information I could find. Among them, the key was information about bi-herb and the [Hexagram Brooch].

Right.

Somewhere in this vast Zero Mountain.

[Hexagram Booch] and bi-herbs existed.

They were not just any bi-herbs,

From the days of the ancient kingdom.

These were precious elixirs that had already disappeared from the Arcana Continent.

I guess its thanks to the dragons.

No matter how desirable the elixir was, how many people in the history of the continent would have climbed Zero Mountain where the dragons slept?

As I said, even the League of Explorers quit the expedition to Zero Mountain before reaching the halfway point.

I opened my mouth.

Youre faithful to your role as a watchman.

The most powerful living beings, dragons.

Dont refer to them like theyre a guard dog, Grandfel.

Im afraid theyll wake up hearing that nonsense

Even though I was flabbergasted, I repeated the information in my head.

I cant immediately catch anything right now.

The elixirs lived midway up the Zero Mountain.

The area that never got touched started from there.

Well, I had expected that much.

Anyway, it seemed there would be a problem with getting the Hexagram Brooch.

A cave without light.

At that time, I got information about the hundred thousand caves.

So I thought I could find the cave in Zero Mountain.

I had never felt this hopeless.

No, its natural for caves to not have lights, right?

It was impossible to search through 100,000 caves alone.

Yeah, it was good.

Lets see the bigger picture, Im not alone, am I?

Any player was fine.

If anyone found the cave without light and got the [Hexagram Brooch], I could purchase the brooch at a fair price.

Im not greedy for money. But its not as if I dont have money.

But I ended up talking again.

I am very familiar with the dark.

Please refrain from saying misleading words, Grandfel.

With a sigh, I climbed Zero Mountain in the usual manner.

Float

With every step I took.

A sphere of light appeared.

In Zero Mountain, where you never knew what kind of monsters would appear.

Isnt this like advertising that I am here?

I was worried about that, but it was fine.

The light was like a lump of mana.

No matter where or what kind of monster appeared, I could immediately interfere with the light.

Therefore, I could just respond by manifesting magic.

Night walks arent bad either.

Grandfel might seem carefree.

However, in order not to sink.

I was constantly racking my brain even now

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China was the only country that hadnt signed the AAU agreement.

After the emergence of the Zero Mountain.

Right away, China began its own activities.

Their movement was easy to capture.

Chinas fleet is sailing to the Zero Mountain!

Ive never seen such a radical move before.

What the hell are they up to?

Union!

They moved quickly even before the AAU officially announced the emergence of Zero Mountain. Even if they werent affiliated with AAU, that was a foul move!

No, as a fellow player, he doesnt have morals.

Hisagi stopped the fuming Nam Taemin.

Union must have also taken risks.

Risk? What risk?

The Zero Mountain that appears in the reality will be different from the Zero Mountain on the Arcana Continent.

?

The title of rival.

In front of such a title, only the modifier well-meaning was added.

He just had to listen to Hisagi explaining it.

But it was something that Nam Taemins pride couldnt tolerate.

But no matter how much he racked my brain, he couldnt understand.

Is he talking about the dragons? No, Hoyeol-ssi sealed it properly. It wont be much different from the Arcana Continent.

In the end, Nam Taemin opened his mouth.

Wait, lets tie our shoelaces and then talk.

Where do you have shoelaces on that armor?

No, just do what I said.

Despite Hisagis cold snake eyes, Nam Taemin bent down and squatted.

Then he raised his head.

He mouthed to Leonie, who had a sullen expression.

What is he saying?

Leonie thought seriously.

Should I kill him?

The fact that she didnt feel any intent of malice only made her feel more insulted.

She always felt that way when she looked at Nam Taemin and Hisagi.

Even if he didnt bend over like that.

I can see and hear you. You big-sized bastards.

Thinking like that, Leonie gave him a cold look.

Nam Taemin sighed.

Yeah. What kind of brain would a berserker and a barbarian have?

?!

Was he really asking to get punched?

The urge was rising but she held back.

Hadnt she made up her mind?

Lets have some formality, too.

Leonie finally opened her mouth.

It came out of the sea. So the lower part of the Zero Mountain, which featured the relatively low-level monsters, must have been submerged in the sea, right?

Wow, are you a genius?

Your brain isnt all muscles. Why dont you try to use it?

Although it was a conversation that was far from formal, Leonie was satisfied with herself. She didnt curse, so it was a significant development by her standards.

Hisagi nodded.

Thats right. All the information we knew about Zero Mountain before the Cataclysm was useless. All low-level areas have been submerged in the Pacific Ocean.

What, was he listening to everything?

Nam Taemin pretended not to know and got up.

It certainly makes sense.

Zero Mountain that was exposed above sea level.

Indeed, it seemed that its level could only be gauged by entering and confronting it.

In that regard, Union really did take a gamble.

We need to be nervous, too.

Leveling up.

Even though they had gotten stronger thanks to the Arcanainsincluding the Knights of Lionheartthey didnt allow themselves to get cocky. They still had a long way to go before they could do their part in the Holy War.

Soon, players entered the portal.

When the view changed, what greeted them was some kind of light.

What is this?

Was it because of the time difference, or was it because Zero Mountain stood tall enough to block out even the sun? They could only see the light, the spheres shining in the dark.

Is this the work of Union?

No, were they that kind of people?

Was that possible?

In addition, there were too many lights visible.

To be able to manifest this level of light.

Even if the mages of Union poured all their mana into it, that wouldnt be enough.

Thanks to this, their thoughts were naturally directed to one person.

Having the strength to enter Zero Mountain.

The kind heart to light up the darkness for others.

The magic ability to manifest light on a large scale.

All of that.

They could only think of one person.

Were they thinking the same thing?

Nam Taemin, Hisagi, Leonie.

Those three exchanged glances.

Hoyeol-ssi?

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[Small changes occur due to the effect of Noble.]

What?

Also, what kind of noble deed did I do without my knowledge?

Tell me the whole truth, Grandfel.

However, despite my pestering.

Grandfel just leisurely recited.

Are you after chasing me? My light.

And carried on.

In that case, I will move forward without any concerns.

[The skill, Natural Enemy Relationship is activated.]

To a place where I could feel the presence of a demon.