◈ 304. [Free Exploration] Farming in the intermission
– Your third son will tear the empire apart and destroy it.
– But at the same time, your third son will make the empire prosper forever.
The third son of the imperial family received two conflicting prophecies at the same time.
Destruction and prosperity.
The emperor said he would crack down on his mouth, but rumors spread secretly.
The high officials of the imperial family did not even pay attention to the prophecies that followed. They only focused on the preceding prophecy.
A child who would destroy an empire.
So long before he was born, Ash became the object of curse and hatred.
Appeals to not even conceive a third child came up regularly, and the emperor himself tried to do the same.
After the birth of their second son, Fernandez, he had not even slept with the empress.
However, the emperor met Dustia on the battlefield.
Fell in love.
After overcoming all political checks, Dustia was installed as the second empress.
When she conceived, the cries of her servants that she should cut open the belly and kill the child were pouring in every day without a break.
The emperor ignored it. He endured for ten months without leaving the side of the woman he loved.
And gearco… … Ash was born.
At the place where he held the new born child for the first time, the emperor called his third son like this.
‘Bonehater.’
At that moment, Ash’s middle name was confirmed.
A child born of hatred.
And the child who will live by scattering hatred.
… But unlike the grandiose prophecies.
Ash’s bowl was one thousand.
He showed no talent in either literary or martial arts. On the contrary, after the death of his mother, he became addicted to alcohol and had an accident, wasting time in vain.
Public interest faded and prophecies became mere rumors.
People laughed, saying that in modern times, where magic engineering is at the cutting edge, it is impossible to believe in magic from the past.
So the prophecy was gradually forgotten… … .
‘… It must have been.’
Dusk Bringer pursed his lips.
Ash was very different from the rumors. It was bold, meticulous, and even popular.
As if the days he lived as an idiot in the ecliptic were all deceptions he used to hide himself and survive.
‘I heard that there is no dog child under the amulet, so Everblack is Everblack.’
Dusk Bringer entered the shelter outside the North Gate.
Her subjects greeted her with bright faces. Dusk Bringer entered the center of the shelter, examining the condition of the subjects one by one.
‘… Then you, Ash.’
If the black thorn tree Everblack’s prophecy is correct.
‘How are you going to ruin the empire and make it prosperous again?’
I didn’t even guess.
But I had a strong feeling.
Dusk Bringer, that her own destiny was also strongly intertwined with that youngest prince.
‘You may be the one who helps me find the meaning of my name, Ash.’
Life over 120 years.
That the twilight to come at the end is slowly drawing in front of my eyes.
Dusk Bringer had a hunch.
The peacock’s sleek, white, wrinkle-free hands grabbed her own chest.
As if grabbing at your own wrinkled, darkened old soul.
***
A few days later.
It was confirmed that the 1st Corps of the Imperial Army, which was stationed west of the Crossroads, was moving partly to the west and partly to the north.
After they completely get out of the Crossroads area.
I decided to enter the dungeon with a whole bunch of hero character parties that could go out.
‘If Larc and Fernandez fight each other, they’ll fight each other.’
I should be doing my job
Prepare for the next stage and the next stage. No matter how the world moves, my purpose ultimately boils down to fighting the monster corps here.
And the purpose of this free exploration is
‘Level 50!’
It’s my 3rd job change.
Even in the main party, I was the only one who couldn’t awaken, and compared to other party leaders, my level was particularly low. I’ll be paying attention soon
‘I think my body is better than this.’
The fever has gone down and the condition is refreshing. It’s good enough to go into battle.
“Are you sure you’re all right, lord?”
“Just rest, senior! We’ll clear all the dungeons by ourselves!”
Lucas and Evangeline said worriedly.
“Since you are resting, it is also a good idea not to go to the battlefield from now on. majesty.”
“Yes, Prince! In the meantime, we couldn’t help it because we didn’t have enough manpower, but now we have enough troops!”
Junior and Damian also helped each other out.
Everyone wants me to step away from the front lines and wallow safely in the back room.
“… Whoops.”
but.
“You think I’ll get out of the way for that?!”
It’s still far, guys!
Without me, the children who are dripping in efficiency! Without my characteristics, passive skill buffs, and strategy instructions, you guys would have a hard time too!
Anyway, as I stood in front of the teleport gate without pretending to hear, all four members of the main party shook their heads and sighed.
‘No, I know you’re worried, but I’m only going to level 50~!’
I took the lead and pushed myself into the teleport gate.
Flash!
***
[Now Loading… It is teleporting.]
[Tip – Raids become stronger as the number of parties increases, but detailed control is difficult. Depending on the situation of the dungeon and stage, change the party composition!]
***
Penal troops and shadow troops were waiting for you when you entered the base camp.
“Hey, Your Highness!”
“Are you here? majesty.”
Quylan, who was a beast with a red mane, raised his hand and greeted casually, and God Hand, on the other hand, bowed respectfully.
I smiled and checked the condition of the two.
“Oh, you came. Are you ready to go out?”
“You can leave at any time.”
“So are we.”
Flash! Flash!
Party members continued to arrive at the teleport gate behind me. Seeing that, Quylan groaned.
“Anyway, it has grown considerably… .”
Hearing that, I looked back. A total of four parties were gathered in front of the teleport gate.
Main party 5 people.
Punishment unit 5 people.
A 5-member team consisting of 3 members of the shadow unit plus Lily and Marherita.
Lastly, the newly joined Dusk Bringer and the 5 members of the Royal Knights.
A total of 20 people. 4 full parties.
“It’s like going to war somewhere… … ?”
“I’m going to do something similar.”
Some dungeons require large-scale party formation. Today, I plan to visit such a dungeon.
“Ho-ho-oh… ! To think that such a dungeon remained in this day and age… … !”
Dusk Bringer, who entered the dungeon for the first time, opened his mouth small and looked around curiously.
I approached Dusk Bringer and asked.
“Did you play in the dungeon for a while, Archduke?”
“Haha, isn’t it obvious! Who am I? Dusk Bringer, the Dragon King of the Sunset! Dungeon Rare Labyrinth! All places fit for dragons! I can already feel the comfort as if I have returned to my hometown… … !”
No, shouldn’t you just be in the principality’s office… … ?
Dusk Bringer, who smiled cheerfully, hurriedly went in to look inside the base camp.
There was someone who watched the back of the dragon peacock with trembling shoulders. It was none other than God Hand.
“… Are you okay, God Hand?”
“That’s right. it’s okay… .”
When I approached and asked, God Hand answered with a pale face.
“I just remembered how I suffered from him… .”
“iced coffee… .”
It did. It was God Hand who delivered my letter to Dusk Bringer. You said you had a hard time then.
“He tortured me a lot to extract information and then healed me again… Honestly, it’s not a good memory… … .”
“I’m sorry.”
“no. majesty. Thanks to this, the monster front has gained powerful allies.”
But God Hand, as well as Body Bag and Burnout, are all trembling.
At that time, Dusk Bringer must have been traumatized… … .
‘But from Dusk Bringer’s point of view, it’s understandable. These three were from the Aegis task force and were responsible for the assassination of a diplomatic ambassador that sparked a war between the two countries.’
It is also true that I gave them harsh missions to test their loyalty. I tasted it awkwardly. I’m sorry.
Lily, who had been watching the members of the shadow unit, dragged the wheelchair and grabbed God Hand’s hand.
“I will protect you! God Hand! Let’s defeat whoever the opponent is!”
“Lily… … !”
This cockroach-like couple looked at each other, eyes dripping with honey… It’s a start again. Kyaaak. Dirty couples.
Body Bag and Burnout are laughing with relieved faces, as if they have become accustomed to salting. You guys are in a lot of trouble… … .
Anyway, leaving the Shadow Unit behind, I also entered the base camp. I was also on business here.
“Oh Ash! You’ve been here for a long time!”
Then, Belldandi, the leader of the Holy Grail Exploration Corps, came running to me with a bright smile. I also smiled at you.
“Berdandy. how have you been doing? Have all your teammates recovered?”
“yes! It has improved a lot! Thanks to Ash-nim for always taking good care of food… … .”
I was sick and couldn’t move, but in the meantime, food, including sunflower seeds, was still being sent.
I don’t know if it’s because of that, but Belldandi also found a beautiful complexion in her thin cheeks.
“A few days ago, we went on a light exploration by ourselves. I think I’m almost done recovering my condition.”
“thank god. Be careful though.”
“yes! Oh by the way! During our exploration, we finally found a trail! I finally identified the location of the ‘Holy Grail’-”
As he stopped talking, Belldandi’s face hardened. huh? what’s the matter?
“… uh? uh huh?”
Belldandi, with a pale face, raised a trembling hand and pointed at Dusk Bringer, who was watching the base camp jingling beside me.
“That dragon king of the evening glow… ?”
“huh?”
“Why are you here… !”
Then Dusk Bringer’s eyes flashed as he turned to Belldandy.
“no… Who is this?”
“Ah! ahh! wait for a sec!”
Belldandi hurriedly waved her arms. It’s as if you shouldn’t bring out the back story.
But Dusk Bringer spit it out coolly without notice.
“The noble second daughter of the World Tree, a descendant of the fairy kingdom by blood… Isn’t that Verdandy!”
“… .”
“A hundred years ago at the end of the war, I thought he would have disappeared and died in search of the Holy Grail, but I never thought we would meet again in a place like this!”
“… .”
“I was once an enemy, but it’s nice to meet Jang Saeng-jong after a long time in the world of Short-Myeong-jong! How are you? Descendant of the fairy royal family.”
Belldandy opened his mouth wide.
The mouths of God Hand and the other elves, who had been watching this from the other side holding their breath, opened their mouths at the same time.
“huh? why… … oh!”
Dusk Bringer, who belatedly raised his hand to cover his mouth, rolled his eyes from side to side and asked stutteringly.
“… Maybe it was a secret… … Do you?”
“Heh heh heh.”
I let out a low laugh. No, I knew it because I played the game.
It was a situation that Belldandy wanted to keep secret. I laughed bitterly.
“… Because of this.”
Belldandi’s tear-stained green eyes were filled with resentment, and he pointed at Dusk Bringer and shouted.
“This is why I hate dragons!”
Then the rest of the elves nodded violently in unison.
Dusk Bringer crossed his arms, sighed heavily, and lowered his head.
“I don’t like you even with fruit, you renegade demons… .”
Seeing the dragon and elf in conflict like this, I thought to myself.
… By the way, are there any races that are friendly with each other in this fantasy world?
