◈ 072. [Free Exploration]
3 days north of the Outer Fortress.
Evangeline’s injuries have healed. The cross family’s cavalry spear and shield, which had low durability, were also repaired.
Damian’s eyes were also almost healed. I returned the SSR grade horse gun Black Queen to Damian.
Only my left arm is still in a cast. I wish I could get well soon like these strong guys.
[STAGE 4]
– Until the start: 7 days
There is one week left until the start of the next stage.
It would be okay to take a few more days off to fully focus on free exploration, but the days remaining until the start of the stage are gradually putting pressure on me.
Next stage information is required.
So I decided to go on a free exploration today.
A party was called and all party members arrived at the mansion in the morning before noon. I looked at their faces.
Lucas Evangeline Jupiter Damian.
Now, after skillfully arming themselves, all of my main party gathered.
“I don’t know if everyone has had a good rest these days.”
Making eye contact with each other, I smiled.
“I’m sorry for being such a vicious boss, but it’s time to sortie again.”
“… .”
But why?
Evangeline couldn’t make eye contact with me and looked away. what.
“What’s wrong, Evangeline? What are you complaining about?”
“… .”
When I asked as I moved forward, Evangeline continued to avert her gaze and backed away.
“No something… I’m shy… … .”
“… ok?”
no. what’s embarrassing what
Now that it’s the same party? Or because of the fact that we risked our lives together to fight the golem? Or because you told me all about your parents?
“What? what? what?”
“Oh, okay, get out of the way! Hurry up and finish the briefing and leave.”
Evangeline lost her temper and pushed me back.
I was speechless and let out a gasp. Damn you should be able to get inside the puberty kid.
And when I looked away, Damian couldn’t meet my eyes. Why is he like this again? Are your eyes all right?
“me too… something cool lol… .”
“What else are you… ?”
Damian didn’t answer and scratched the back of his head. Is it because you went to the hospital? What? Why are you all like this?
“Hoo-oh.”
Seeing us like that, Jupiter made a strange noise. I turned my head away.
“What, Jupiter? If you have any business, tell me right away.”
“No, it is nothing. Hall hall.”
Jupiter covered his mouth and smiled.
“What is the old man going to do with the young people?”
“Everyday is a home life, but what… .”
I sighed and looked back at the last party member.
“You’re the only one fine at this party, Lucas.”
“I give you the obvious.”
Lucas smiled softly.
“You can always trust me.”
After all, he is the main character we can trust. I did a high-five with Lucas like that. match!
“Come on, the chatter is over! It’s dungeon exploration time.”
I clapped my hands, set the mood, and continued.
“The free exploration area to go this time is the ‘North of the Outer City’ in District 3. You will be exploring in a straight line above the northern wall of the Lake Kingdom.”
I recalled District 3, which I had explored numerous times in the game.
“There is no particular gimmick. The composition of the dungeon is only one long hallway. You just have to move forward while fighting the monster cubs honestly.”
force versus force.
It’s the end if you keep moving forward while defeating the monsters that keep appearing.
District 3 is the simplest configuration among all districts.
“It won’t take that long. Let’s aim to return before evening.”
I looked around the party members.
“Any questions?”
Everyone just stared at me and checked their equipment.
I nodded heavily.
“Okay let’s go!”
[Teleport Gate]
– Please select a destination.
> Lakeside Pier
> Dry Drainage
> Hidden Back Alley
> North Outer Fortress (New!)
After activating the teleport gate and opening the way to the north of the Outer Fortress, I was the first to jump inside.
Flash-!
A familiar flash of light enveloped me.
***
[Now Loading… Teleporting.]
[Tip – You can re-explore areas that have already been cleared. Divide the sub party into several zones and try to level up!]
No, you have to have a sub party to send it.
***
After passing through the teleport gate, we arrived at the safe zone in front of District 3.
Hui Ying –
A watchtower on top of a tall castle wall. This place overlooks the panoramic view of the Lake Kingdom.
Looking at the distant Lake Kingdom, the party members swallowed dry saliva in unison. I chinned toward the castle wall.
“Go right away.”
Go down the watchtower and step on top of the castle wall.
Tring!
[Area 3: North Outer Wall]
– Clear progress: Normal room 0/1 Boss room 0/1
– Acquired treasure chest: 0/2
The information of this exploration area appeared on the system window.
Compared to the dungeons of the past, it is a very simple composition. One normal monster room. One boss room. There are only two boxes.
‘Honestly tough as there is no special gimmick.’
Depending on which monster appears, there may be deviations, but it is a dungeon where the body has to suffer.
One normal room is in the form of a road all the way, so you have to go straight without a break. Because the monsters are pouring out without a break.
‘So, what is the monster army this time… … .’
Large stone statues made of rocks flew in and sat down in front of me as I swallowed dry saliva.
Kugu Palace-!
The stone statues on the left and right of the huge castle wall all lit up their red eyes. I called out their names.
“Gargoyles!”
As expected, flying monsters appeared!
[Outer Fortress North – Room 1]
– Annihilate the enemy!
– Lv.12 Rock Gargoyle: 8
Because it is a map where monsters appear continuously, the wave number was displayed.
“Come on quickly! They will keep coming and as time drags on, only we get tired.”
When the monsters appeared, all party members prepared for battle.
Lucas raised his longsword, Evangeline raised his lance and shield, and Damian raised his horse gun.
Jupiter also floated a magic crystal ball over his shoulder.
I also took out a short magic wand from my inside pocket. This is the new equipment ‘Maestro’ obtained this time.
I shouted, pushing the maestro forward.
“Break through at full speed!”
“Honorable name!”
Our party of 5 started running forward at once.
***
There are two types of flying monsters that appear in the beginning.
First is the Wyvern.
It is a monster commonly referred to as a flying dragon.
Although a dragon is included in the name, it is not an actual dragon, but more like a degenerated form of a dragon.
Their intelligence is low, and of course they cannot use the powers unique to dragons.
But even if it rots, it’s Junchi. Although genetically a direct descendant of dragons, it has very high magic resistance.
The pampered wizard party was well raised, but the feeling of collapse when the enemy Wyvern Corps appeared… … .
In addition, as if imitating a dragon, it shoots fireballs from its mouth. The flying monster even had a ranged attack ability.
Instead, it has low physical defense.
If you are faithfully equipped with anti-aircraft fire such as bows and ballistas, you can say that they are difficult, but you can manage to take them down.
Next, the second legion of flying monsters.
This is the gargoyle I met on this stage.
These guys have the exact opposite properties of wyverns.
Because they are statues whose bodies are made of stone or iron, their physical defense is quite high. Instead, the magic defense is at the level of a sheet of paper.
And there is no ranged attack ability. With the weapon in hand, he unconditionally tries only hand-to-hand combat.
While the front troops block and hold on with their bodies, the back row wizards and artifacts are the ones who have to work hard to get rid of them.
In other words,
“As expected, the wizard is the flower of the battlefield! The heart of the war! You can say that you are the owner of the bonus pay!”
… It means that Jupiter is playing the bow again.
Along with Jupiter’s exultant cry, lightning fell from the sky.
Flash-!
Kugoong! Kugoogu Palace… … !
Every time lightning strikes in the air, gargoyles fall and are smashed.
Even though the gargoyles are hard, Lucas and Evangeline can easily break their bodies.
However, the efficiency of Jupiter, a wide-area wizard, was on a different level.
While the two knights stopped the rushing gargoyles, Jupiter rained down thunderbolts nonstop and fried them.
What experience event is this?
‘Because I paid expensive money to raise wizards for this.’
In this world, wizards are no different from strategic weapons.
That’s how expensive the ransom is, and they’re paying enough. I don’t like being fussy.
“Yeah… .”
At that time, Damian, who was restless because he had nothing to do, asked me a small question.
“Is there anything I can do to help, Prince… ?”
“no. Don’t think like that, let’s go easy.”
You’re not blind either. My left arm is still less healed.
“I hope we don’t have to go out today.”
It was an honest feeling. If you don’t have to step out, it’s better to stay quiet.
‘In the first place, our party members who are currently fighting are two SSR-class knights and SR-class wide-area wizards.’
Besides, everyone has finished their 2nd job transfer.
It is a luxurious composition that is undeserved for exploration of zone 3.
“If we can carry it on our backs, we, the wounded, should comfortably follow.”
“still… .”
Damian wiggled his fingers holding the horse gun.
I smiled at Damian like that.
“You are my final line of deterrence.”
“… !”
“Don’t be impatient, just move according to my instructions at the moment you need it. got it?”
Damian nodded his head broadly.
“Your prince!”
Anyway, thanks to Jupiter’s great performance, he succeeded in breaking through the normal room with ease.
Even though she’s an eccentric grandma, she’s sure of her skills.
Let’s walk along the road that stretches along the top of the castle wall for quite a while, past the remains of the gargoyles that look like white flags.
“Arrival.”
We arrived at the wall just above the northern gate.
Ahead of us is a large metal door. Once inside, there will be a passage that leads down to the main gate under the castle wall.
“Now, this is the boss room.”
After a short maintenance period.
With a grin, I pushed open the door to the boss room.
“Let’s try leaving work early today!” The
door
opened with a heavy sound.
And inside the boss room… … .
[Outer Fortress North – Boss Room]
– Defeat the Boss!
– Lv.30 Golden Gargoyle < Centurion Merlon > A
gigantic gargoyle stood there wearing armor that glittered as if it were made of gold.
“Oh oh… .”
golden gargoyle.
According to the setting, it is a gargoyle that was decorated in the royal palace of the Lake Kingdom, and its abilities are relatively low compared to other bosses, but… … Like its expensive appearance, it drops a lot of items.
“Okay, let’s eat some delicious items! Everyone, prepare for battle!”
The moment I cried out like that.
Taat!
Jupiter suddenly opened his arms and started running towards the golden gargoyle.
“… ?”
At Jupiter’s sudden action, I just blinked my eyes.
Jupiter?
what are you doing now
