Episode 92. Arcane’s Request (3)
A huge octagonal magic circle was drawn on the floor inside the door, and unknown tools were placed there.
But that was not the reason Baek Woo-jin was surprised.
This is because one side of the wall was completely open, and a natural scene that could not be imagined as being underground was unfolding there.
“This is…”
The ground was burning red, the trees and bushes were dry from the heat, and even a towering mountain peak was visible in the distance.
‘It’s not Korea.’
That open space was completely different from the Korean environment.
‘The dungeon is like the whole world.’
It was certain.
Inside the breached wall, a dungeon-specific smell was coming out.
-It’s not even a dungeon.
‘what?’
-That’s… the continent I was on.
The darkness flew towards the open wall, letting out a voice that had left its soul.
-Are you sure. This is Phelan Island, next to the Kingdom of Seiran.
The sword blade of darkness trembled.
Phelan Island is a place where many golems, especially fire golems, occur.
Since he had been here once with the prosecutors he had raised, it was impossible to recognize him.
“Hey, this place…”
Baek Woo-jin turned his head to Seo Gong-myeong, who was standing calmly.
“It looks like you recognize me.”
He nodded.
“This is a different world from ours. “Maybe the dungeon is like the whole world.”
– Baek Woo-jin, ask quickly! How did they make this place?
The darkness struck Baek Woo-jin on the shoulder.
“What on earth did you do?”
“It was a mistake.”
“Mistake?”
“That’s right.”
Seo Gongmyeong nodded.
“Actually, Artisan Island wasn’t the first time Zenon and the criminal guild attacked our workshop. Before that, workshops hidden in Busan and Gwangju were also attacked.”
It was an incident that even Baek Woo-jin had no idea whether the article had been blocked.
“So I thought of creating a new space like a dungeon instead of the existing space. “The reason I went to the front was to check out more dungeons.”
“Hmm…”
I remembered Kim Jang-hoon saying on Craftsman’s Island that Seo Gong-myeong had gone to the front and could not be contacted.
“After finishing all the experiments, we opened a new space using the incarnation of fire, called a divine object. After a long time and numerous experiments, we finally succeeded. But…”
Seo Gong-myeong pointed to the wall with an opening.
“Instead of a new space, we brought in an unknown volcanic island.”
“Then that place…”
“It’s a place from a dimension other than Earth. It wasn’t a connection, it was literally summoning that volcano here. “We believe this place is associated with the incarnation of fire.”
-It is quite possible. I couldn’t find it, but there was a rumor that the legacy of an ancient mage was lying dormant. The seal known as the incarnation of fire may be one of them.
The darkness flicked its blade as if agreeing with Seo Gong-myeong’s words.
“Even if it exceeded our expectations, that island is the best environment for artisans to work. “You could say it’s half a success.”
“That’s a good thing.”
“It’s all thanks to the prosecutor.”
“yes?”
“This was possible because the prosecutor protected the incarnation of fire on Artisan Island. thank you.”
Seo Gong-myeong slightly bowed his head to Baek Woo-jin.
“I also heard the story about Craftsman Island. I heard it was really amazing.”
“I was lucky back then.”
“Having strong fire resistance isn’t luck, it’s skill.”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon smiled coolly.
His expression did not change much, as if he already knew about this.
“Then the reason you called me and Kwon Ryong-senior is….”
“We brought not only the island, but also the monsters within it.”
As soon as Seo Gong-myeong finished speaking, golems began to appear here and there on the ground outside the wall.
Coo goo goo.
The golems had no intention of climbing over the wall, but were staring blankly in this direction.
“uh…?”
Baek Woo-jin’s eyes widened as he looked at the fire golem.
The corners of his mouth were trembling slightly.
“You two are strong, but I called you because I trusted you to protect the secrets of this place.”
Seo Gong-myeong added that only a very few people in the Arcane Association know about this matter.
“I will formally inform you of the request. “Please take out all the monsters that exist here with our warriors.”
* * *
Seo Gong-myeong looked at Baek Woo-jin, who was preparing for battle.
‘You’re not nervous at all.’
Baek Woo-jin had a calm expression even though he was the lowest-ranked and least experienced among the warriors here.
I felt like I was watching a veteran enjoying his time on the battlefield.
‘As Uncle Inana said, he is on a different level from someone with similar age and abilities.’
After hearing about what happened on Craftsman Island, Baek Woo-jin was able to secretly take possession of a sacred object known as the incarnation of fire.
However, he returned the fire incarnation to Kim Jang-hoon as if it were natural.
To show such trust, Seo Gong-myeong called Baek Woo-jin here.
Now that I know he’s a trustworthy person, I need to decide if it’s a gem worth investing in.
“What did you think of that friend?”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon came next to Seo Gong-myeong.
“I think your skills are better than I expected. “The aura it gives off is top-notch.”
Since the two of them were alone, Seo Gong-myeong was talking to Jeok Gyeong-hoon.
“You always call yourself a merchant, but you clearly have an eye for people.”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon laughed slightly.
“There are very few people in a similar age group who can compete with that guy.”
“I know that.”
“It’s a bit embarrassing, but even when I was 18, I couldn’t reach that friend’s level. “It’s definitely strong.”
“Is it that much?”
Seo Gong-myeong opened his eyes wide.
As Jeok Kyeong-hoon grew up being called a genius, he is not a person who easily acknowledges others.
If a sound like that came out of his mouth, it meant that Baek Woo-jin was much better than what was known to the public.
“If you’re interested in him, you’d better take good care of him. Even now, there are probably people lining up here and there to get in line.”
After saying that, Jeok Gyeong-hoon approached Baek Woo-jin.
The two were looking at each other and laughing, wondering what they were talking about.
“Baek Woo-jin of Shingeombaekga….”
Seo Gong-myeong’s eyes looking at Baek Woo-jin sparkled as if looking at a new tool.
* * *
“Are you ready?”
“yes.”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon has a level of friendliness similar to that of Hong In-soo, so before he knew it, he was talking to Baek Woo-jin.
“Because I get bored just by catching golems. “How about a bet?”
“A bet?”
“Bet on who can catch the most golems.”
“Of course you will win.”
Baek Woo-jin waved his hand.
No matter how many fraudulent skills you have, it is close to impossible to beat Jeok Gyeong-hoon now.
“I will only use the strength of the early 6th grade.”
“I am level 5.”
“But his actual ability is above mid-level 6.”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon smiled, waving his finger.
He had already figured out Baek Woo-jin’s level of force to some extent.
“If you win, I’ll shower Yeonhwa with your praise. It’s definitely good…”
“No need.”
“Hahaha!”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon burst out laughing at Baek Woo-jin’s firm words.
“You will be disappointed when you hear Yeonhwa.”
Contrary to his words, Jeok Kyeong-hoon’s smile became brighter.
“good. Then how about doing me a favor? “Only at the level you can do it.”
“Hearing that makes me think. “I already had the right to ask Deacon Jeok Yeon-hwa for that favor.”
“It would be better if each brother and sister had one. “Let’s give it a try.”
“Phew, I understand.”
Baek Woo-jin nodded as if he couldn’t win.
“But golems are of different levels, so you can’t just use numbers.”
“As expected, it’s not that exciting. Mud Golem 1 point, Stone Golem 2 points, Fire Golem 5 points. how is it?”
“What if the boss appears?”
“boss?”
“yes.”
Baek Woo-jin nodded.
“Since a boss appears in a dungeon, there may be a boss-level monster here as well.”
“Then let’s give the boss 100 points. Just like in a dungeon, you can win if you catch the boss.”
“All right.”
“Neither you nor I are the type of person to lie about numbers, so let’s each count our points.”
“of course.”
“It’s nice because it’s refreshing. “If you’re ready, let’s go.”
“yes.”
Baek Woo-jin and Jeok Gyeong-hoon approached the open wall.
Arcane warriors took their places next to him.
“I will open the shield.”
As the wizards chanted the spell, the translucent film disappeared.
“Huh…”
Baek Woo-jin lightly clenched his fist.
I felt the hot heat and the smell of the stuffy earth.
“Go first!”
When Jeok Gyeong-hoon bounced his feet twice, his body was in front of the stone golem.
It was a level of walking technique that you couldn’t believe even when you saw it with your own eyes.
Whoa!
Jeok Gyeong-hoon’s hands began to glow red.
bang! Quang!
Instead of clenching his fists, he used the large surface area of his palms to strike the stone golem.
Bye!
Before Jeok Gyeong-hoon could use Jangbeop 10 times, the core in the stone golem’s neck was broken.
Kugugu….
The stone golem, whose core was destroyed, collapsed like a sand castle.
“What are you going to do, junior?”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon turned around.
The reason for the bet was to see Baek Woo-jin’s skills, so it was okay no matter what happens.
“It’s over there… huh?”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon’s mouth opened wide as he confirmed Baek Woo-jin’s location.
Jeok Gyeong-hoon was not the only one who was surprised.
“How could something like that happen!”
“What did you do!”
Seo Gong-myeong and other Arcane warriors also widened their eyes as if they were about to burst when they saw Baek Woo-jin.
* * *
-That friend of mine is more childish than he looks, even though he has the title of dragon.
‘That’s not it, I just want to see my skills.’
Baek Woo-jin had already figured out Jeok Gyeong-hoon’s thoughts.
He made that bet because he wanted to see his true skills.
-Even if that guy only uses level 6 skills, his experience and skills are different. Can’t win. Why did you take the bet?
‘Because I can win.’
-What do you mean?
‘I’ll show you in person.’
Baek Woo-jin ran in a direction where there was nothing.
As he passed between the thin trees, two fire golems burst out with flames.
“also!”
As Baek Woo-jin knew, he looked at the golems without losing his composure.
His eyes were focused on the golem’s left side and right thigh.
Hahaha!
The heat from the two fire golems spread like a storm, but it wasn’t even a sauna for Baek Woo-jin.
Coo!
Baek Woo-jin easily dodged the golem’s heavy fist and then stabbed him in the side with his sword.
Pow!
The fire golem’s movement stopped with the sound of a small bead breaking.
Coo coo coo coo.
The second fire golem tried to hit Baek Woo-jin, but he took a step and moved behind the golem.
Without hesitation, he stabbed the golem’s right thigh and destroyed the core inside it.
Whoops.
In the blink of an eye, the two huge and menacing fire golems turned to ash like burnt paper.
-What are you! What on earth have you done!
‘see.’
Baek Woo-jin smiled and continued.
‘The location of the golem and the core inside the golem.’
-Keuuk….
The darkness made a choking sound.
He approached Baek Woo-jin, his blade sharp.
-What crazy talk is that!
‘Not everything, just the fire golem.’
Baek Woo-jin saw a fire golem moving behind him.
His senses were whispering that there was a core in the golem’s shoulder.
‘It’s probably because the fire attribute sensitivity has increased significantly. I can feel a hotter spot inside the fire golem’s body. ‘That’s where the nucleus is.’
Recently, thanks to Ignis, my fire property sensitivity has increased by almost 15 points.
Perhaps thanks to this, I could vividly feel the location of the core in the fire golem’s body.
‘All I did was load it with a little bit of aura and stab it where I felt the core.’
-Huh….
Darkness even forgot what he was saying and just stared blankly at Baek Woo-jin.
It wasn’t just darkness that had such a reaction.
“Is that possible?”
Seo Gong-myeong’s expression fell and his glasses fell to the floor.
“How could a sword kill a golem…”
The guard next to him trembled.
“That doesn’t make sense. “How on earth!”
The middle-aged wizard who opened the door lost his wand.
Even magicians who are sensitive to mana find it extremely difficult to detect the golem’s core.
However, Baek Woo-jin disposed of the golem with a single stab, as if he knew the location of the core.
It was so absurd that my teeth were chattering.
“Hey hey. Junior!”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon’s voice and eyes contained astonishment toward Baek Woo-jin.
You can quickly catch a fire golem, but it is impossible to kill it in one hit like that.
Baek Woo-jin created something that made no sense.
“What did you just do? How can you kill a golem with a single sword….”
“I guess they’re brother and sister. “It’s the same.”
Baek Woo-jin smiled slyly.
“You asked something that even Jeok Yeon-hwa can’t tell you. “You’re the same.”
“Hmm…”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon’s face turned slightly red.
“So, if I win the bet and ask you how, will you tell me?”
“of course. But that won’t happen.”
“You didn’t want to bet earlier, but now it’s different.”
“Once you start, you have to win.”
“I’m starting to like my junior more and more? “I need to show you what kind of person this senior is.”
Jeok Gyeong-hoon stepped forward with an intense look in his eyes.
His appearance disappeared like a gust of wind.
“Is that the speed at which you controlled your strength? “You’re crazy.”
Baek Woo-jin stuck out his tongue.
Jeok Gyeong-hoon’s movement speed was completely different from before.
Even if he exerted all his might, he could never keep up.
-You stupid bastard! Did you know that the fire golem’s location and core are visible, and then ask that guy to score the golem separately?
‘of course.’
Baek Woo-jin deliberately said that the scores should be different because he could feel the location and core of the fire golem.
-Your brain is still crazy, but even if that guy named Kwon Ryong gets even a little more serious, you won’t be able to win.
‘Isn’t it time for you to find out?’
-what?
‘I don’t make losing bets.’
Baek Woo-jin smiled as he looked halfway up the mountain.
“I will definitely win.”
