Chapter 507 The Great Bridge
The Great Bridge.
It is a name that literally means a giant bridge.
A huge canyon in the south. There is a bridge connecting the gorge and the gorge in a place boasting a height so far that it is called the road to hell.
It was a unique city built on a huge bridge connected to a cliff, as it was a horse bridge, almost the same level as connecting one piece of land.
“It’s good that the name of the empire is good.”
“At least in this world, you are the only one who takes the Emperor’s name lightly. I don’t go even if I call, and I use everything I can eat.”
Originally, it would have taken 10 days to walk and ride a horse for a month from my empire, but I was able to reach it in less than a day.
There was no other reason, it was because he used the portal operated by the empire.
Of course, it is not a normal portal. Most of the wizards turned to the black mage, and the already precious wizards became even more precious.
At least, one-way passage is possible with the help of the Church’s Holy Wizard Corps and the collapsed Mage Tower, but the falling location is inaccurate.
There is no other reason, but the portal that should be on the other side is broken and dropped nearby.
“Let’s see. It fell not too far away.”
I took out a map from my pocket and checked the location. It was an artifact given by the church, and before the world was destroyed, it used temples located throughout the continent as a communication network to create a fairly detailed map.
how to say In terms of Korea, each church has a signal flag attached to it, so it should be called a map made based on that.
It is one of the treasures coveted by the Empire. For me, it’s nothing more than a convenient item.
Having figured out the location, I roughly shoved the map into my treasure bag.
Shile looks at me with a tired expression.
“You are probably the only one who handles the religious relics like that. Even the emperor begs to borrow it every time he goes to war.”
“The Holy Relic is a horn. It doesn’t even contain divine power. I’m an expert when it comes to holy things.”
“I don’t think that’s what a false believer would say.”
It’s true. How many relics have I snatched as a relic plunderer? I don’t know, but there are few people who have used holy relics as colorfully as me.
Even fake believers hear the voice of saints in the Church of Ice and Fire. Of course, neither here nor on Earth did the Church of Ice and Fire exist.
Anyway, why am I being called a false believer and possessing something that could be called a holy relic?
“Uh-huh, no matter how you look at it, you’re in the honorary platinum category. It’s reckless.”
As the chapter passed, it was because he was qualified as an honorary member of the church he had a relationship with.
This also happened because the value of my name increased. They want to take advantage of this time to publicize the denomination and share some of my achievements.
In the first chapter, I lied about being a holy mage, so I have nothing to say. I agreed because I thought there would be something to be gained by making a kite with the church.
Is it a mutually beneficial relationship?
“Ah yes. You are very affectionate. It is said that the will of God cannot be judged by human eyes, but it is a very strange thing. To give this much divine power to someone who uses demonic energy and not to another person.”
The guy who was talking about something slaps his palm.
“Right. I understand. He’s a guy who spews demonic energy, so maybe he made a mistake trying to purify himself with divine power!”
“Oh, that was pretty bullshit.”
After being together for almost a year, this guy treats me friendly too. Although it is a memory progressed by the system to the last.
Not bad. I’m better off here than hanging out with an uncomfortable guy.
than that
“You are almost there. There are passengers, but I know.”
Direction to the Great Bridge A monster was seen.
You don’t even have to take out your sword. At least 3 stars. Because you can tear it apart with your bare hands.
It’s okay to blow it up with an electric shock. As the chapter progressed, the skill level went up considerably. I know how strong it is from the memories created by the system, but I want to try it myself.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t.
“Tear!”
– Quagga gagagak!
Shile worked her magic before I could even come forward.
The wind in the shape of a wolf tore the monster in front of it.
“Whoops. This is the power of Archmage Shile.”
Guy shrugging his shoulders. The first time I saw it, it was an ordinary wizard, but now it has reached a considerable level of skill.
At that time, only the energy of the spirit was felt, but it was not materialized, but now the spirit’s nature is brought and used.
I’m not a spirit sorcerer, so I can’t summon spirits, but this side is better. There is no chance of spirits being injured and reverse summoned during battle, and the burden on the caster is low.
‘How come my knowledge of magic has increased without my knowledge.’
The scenario is the problem. Memories arise on their own, so knowledge appropriate to that world is accumulated without my knowledge.
Now that I’ve reached it, I can do something similar using magic even if I don’t use skills. It’s still less practical than skill, so there’s just no use for it.
In a way, it’s good, but if you look at it badly, it’s perfect for identity confusion.
It doesn’t matter to me because I have mental protection, but I’m worried that there are some people who have been mentally disturbed among the coalition members who have been climbing the upper floors recently.
‘I don’t know. For now, if you think there’s a problem, I recommend going out of the tower, but no one knows how to deal with it.’
I also talked with Lee Jun-seok, but there is no way to forcefully take action right now.
In the first place, I do not have such authority, and the person concerned does not admit that his mind is not intact.
There are stories about some of them getting worse and behaving like other people, such as attacking co-workers or using unfamiliar language and behavior.
‘This is another danger.’
Fortunately, the members, Oh Jing-hyeok and Kim So-dam seem to be fine, but even the top hunters who stayed on the 79th floor for a long time had social problems.
I’m afraid to go outside because I’ve been in the tower for too long.
If they go out, they will definitely be treated well and will be helpful, but I’m not sure what will happen if they don’t adapt to society and stray.
If these people are like that, what kind of status are the top hunters who will be above me?
No matter how much you think about it, you need a device that can help these people. That start will be Oh Jing-hyeok.
‘I need to see Oh Jing-hyeok before the scenario ends.’
Even up to the 87th floor, I thought this was enough, but now I have a different opinion.
I will do everything I can to support you as much as possible. That way, even if there is a Hunter from a higher floor than him later, you can cover it.
Anyway, let’s think about this until here.
“Let’s go in.”
Me and Shile walked towards the bridge.
Perhaps because it was located above the gorge, the wind was fierce, but neither I nor he were able to stand up to this level.
On the contrary, he even had a small smile on his face.
“It’s been a while since the Great Bridge.”
“Have you been there?”
“Before. My hometown is not far from here. Back then, I thought this was the biggest city.”
“When I asked to go, they made a fuss saying they didn’t like it.”
As I smiled and shook my head, he nodded his hand, telling me to come quickly.
“I didn’t know what it was at the time. You know what? There is something unique about this place. There’s something that sells meat and bread together, and this is so delicious. right right There’s a place on the clothing store street over there that sells cursed things if you break it? Gotta get it all They scare young children and force them to say that if they don’t buy it, they will be cursed. I don’t know why you were tricked.”
As if lost in memories, he giggled and hurried to his feet.
Home is long since destroyed. At least it feels good to go to a place where memories remain.
But that feeling didn’t last long.
“…ah.”
A city built on huge bridges.
The city, rising in the shape of a cone, was half-broken and gave a hideous appearance.
The castle walls, which were originally majestic, were also hurriedly repaired, and the city that grew up around trade routes was exposed to a barren environment and was sick.
At the entrance to the city, a soldier clad in randomly picked up armor and armed with an inconsistent weapon glanced at us.
A look of no interest. It seemed like he was just waiting for the boring time to pass.
As he approaches, he holds out his hand without saying anything.
When I showed the proof plaque without much thought, I frowned and hit the window sill on the floor.
“What are we going to do?”
“Weren’t you trying to verify your identity?”
“ha. When ever talk. Is this one who really came over after being stuck in a corner?”
The soldier who looked us up and down let out a deep sigh. Fatigue and irritation appear on the face.
“If you want to enter, you have to pay for it.”
“Is it going to be a golden screen?”
“I don’t need anything like that. 2 white bread and 4 black bread to enter. Either that or the meat isn’t bad either. Dried meat is better. If it’s alcohol, I’ll guide you all the way inside.”
Shile’s expression hardened at his explanation.
It was clear what the soldier meant. The city has collapsed to such an extent that even the currency has lost its value.
It meant that the city was running on barter rather than food credit rather than irreplaceable gold coins.
It was nothing special. This was a place almost out of reach of the empire, and the closer we approached destruction, the more the history of mankind was destined to degenerate.
I stepped forward to Shile, who pursed his lips, and put his hand into the treasure bag.
“Do you have a family?”
“My mother and three younger brothers.”
“Take it secretly from others.”
I put the bag of food next to him.
The soldier’s eyes widen as he forgot his guard and opened the bag.
Clean water and fresh vegetables. A little seasoning and raw meat. In addition, small rice balls and dried fish are included.
“W It’s shameless, but do you have any medicine? Every time the mother coughs, she coughs up blood. If there’s something you want, no matter what I do…”
The soldier bent down awkwardly and held out his hand. His lower back began to bend, his knees touching the ground, and his head pointing toward the floor.
Without saying a word, I put the potion on his hand and went inside.
Pushing Shile’s back as he kept trying to look back, he moved forward.
“Don’t forget what you feel now. Don’t forget what you’re watching.”
I have seen too many worlds approaching destruction.
We have the same purpose, but I am always one step away. After all, this world is reproduced, and I am the one who has to pass through this world and rise up.
Because he is a person from the world outside the tower that is really approaching destruction. There are limits to what I can do.
But what about the NPCs who live here?
‘It’s desolate.’
A street where only the sound of the wind can be heard. A space full of buildings with broken windows and broken doors.
In the alley, the raw human waste gives off a foul stench, and the bones and ashes of rats that appear to have been roasted are rolling around randomly.
The sun goes down and the sunset is thick. Only the shadows stretched and engulfed the city.
Shile, who had been silent for a while, opened her mouth.
“…Evileye, can I become a hero too?”
Shile murmured as he looked at the castle that would have risen towards the sky in the past in the center of the city.
If it is an NPC on the upper floor, there is a possibility. A new opportunity arises for those who have played a significant role by escaping destruction.
I see it in my eyes.
[Shale]
– Neutral NPC.
-It belongs to the collapsed magic tower.
tall. I stopped and looked at the guy.
Shile also turned his back to the sun and met our eyes.
momentary stillness.
“It can be.”
I nodded.
