Episode 127. Endless Darkness (3)
Explorers League.
High reputation and status from the continent of Arcana.
It has been in effect since the cataclysm until now.
AAU had a big influence on them being highly evaluated.
“Knowing the information about Arcana does not solve the problem. We need to predict variables through information. In that respect, Federation Explorers are experts. Their appearance in reality may be a great blessing to mankind.”
In fact, the Explorers’ League cooperated a lot with AAU and humanity.
Because they conveyed the information of the Arcana Continent that only they knew about to mankind.
Of course, it wasn’t barefoot.
They say they are crazy about exploration.
They are as thorough as they are when it comes to matters of interest.
Even though I received a lot in return, I took care of it.
Thanks to this, notoriety, not notoriety, is bound to spread among the players.
“Explorers? Of course it would be nice to have However, ambiguous explorers are rather a hindrance, and it is meaningful to take them with you only if you are at the top of the alliance explorers… Aren’t their ransoms a joke?”
To the extent that even the rankers who almost swept the money trembled!
Thanks to this, the top guilds even found players with the explorer class, and some even belatedly nurtured them.
Rather, it was because the estimate came out that it would be eaten cheaply.
In that sense, this case was bound to become a hot topic.
[Explorers’ League “All we want is to explore Tepfern… We don’t need a reward.”] The
Explorers’ League declared unpaid.
[Explorers Federation leader Fabian Delon “I want to be of help to Lee Ho-yeol.”]
That was not enough, so he came forward in a very polite manner.
The ones who showed the most absurd reaction were the ranker players who had contact with the Explorers’ League.
Players with vague expressions on their faces.
“Should I call this exhilarating? Is it supposed to be bitter?”
Isn’t this too different even if the attitude is different!
League leader Fabian Delon.
Did that high-nosed, curly-haired Jae-soo Wang know how to say such polite things! However, it was also a prick of conscience to feel bitter.
That’s because Fabian’s opponent was Ho-yeol.
-Honestly, I understand a little about Fabian doing that ㅇㅇ
-That’s why the level of reputation he accumulated must be different
-Just looking at what Lee Ho-yeol did, you can get an estimate hahahahahahahahahahaha
To be honest, now that Lee Ho-yeol has received the tough quest, this is a great opportunity for the Explorers League. one thing?? That’s why they go out in a low profile like that hahaha
-…then are they doing that to get on the bus???
At that time, Yusura Kingdom.
Explorers’ League Headquarters.
High-ranking Alliance Explorers were seated.
A subtle war of nerves that flows in the passing eyes.
‘I am the one who participates in the exploration of the Teppern Labyrinth.’
‘I’m sure they’ll try to keep it in check.’
‘Even if there is nothing to gain, performance is necessary.’
Federation leader Fabian recognized the meaning behind those eyes.
‘Everyone has a plan. Among them, there are those who are aiming for my position.’
The election of the next president of the federation is approaching.
Although I wasn’t the type to be obsessed with fighting.
Fabian did not intend to give up his position easily.
That’s because Fabian was confident.
Dudeuk—
Fabien lightly turned his head.
“By the way, I’m also planning to participate in the Teppern Labyrinth Exploration.”
“…!!!”
The Federation Explorers’ eyes widened at Fabian’s declaration.
It was worth it.
It was really easy for Fabien to go outside.
someone said sarcastically.
“It looks like you’re getting impatient with the election season approaching?”
An obvious provocation.
However, Fabian shrugged lightly.
“To be urgent. After a few years off, I’m still confident that I’m the best explorer. It’s just that you, who hold the ticket, may have different opinions. I just thought it was a good opportunity to prove my strength.” The explorers who swallow
dry
saliva.
‘It’s not a bluff.’
Although Fabian was past middle age in terms of age, his appearance and body were still in their prime.
The muscles that are revealed when you lightly relax your body are probably proof.
“Also, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the honor of the Federation was at stake in the exploration of the Teppern Labyrinth. Even the Mage Tower and Lionheart Knights Muon. Just like they showed their strength. That means the Explorers’ League needs to step in as well.”
flowing silence.
It was because everyone understood the meaning behind Fabian’s words.
Some of the players even bit their lips.
‘Are you saying you’re going to be the best?’
‘There’s no way the order will come back to us.’
‘Damn it, I was wondering if I could take the Lee Ho-yeol bus.’
‘Damn the level.’
A meeting that ended with his declaration of participation in the war.
Left alone at the round table, Fabian shrugged.
“Rookies these days have no ambition. spirit.”
muttered playfully.
“Since when did explorers depend on the Federation?”
Fabian had convictions.
Since ancient times, an explorer has to be stubborn.
A stubbornness that won’t bend to anyone.
In that sense.
Those who attended today’s meeting did not show that conviction.
“It’s only because of this that I started doing things that were not suited to my aptitude.”
If this was the Arcana Continent.
Fabian would have given up the position of federation president without regret.
However, this is an adventurer’s world.
I couldn’t entrust the future of the Explorers’ League to such unreliable people.
“Anyway, you’re great.”
Adventurer Lee Ho-yeol.
Did you say that you found out that the Labyrinth exists in Tepfern through the Dark Spirit?
Since it was a labyrinth, it might have been insignificant information to someone, but it was great information to Fabian.
Hundreds of labyrinths conquered on the Arcana continent alone.
It was because Fabian had enough experience to be called an expert in the labyrinth.
Besides, who is Lee Ho-yeol?
“At least the old man won’t have to worry about his life.”
The man who succeeded in overthrowing the king of demons.
At the same time, he is the chief mage of the Mage Tower and the real power of Yusra Kingdom. Even that is not enough, he is the savior of Muon in the Holy Land and sprouts the seeds of the World Tree…
“…Finally, to the nickname of infinitely deep darkness.”
Are all these achievements accomplished by one person?
Fabian unknowingly stuck out his tongue.
“There wasn’t a separate Ten Wonders.”
So, on the one hand, it was expected.
What kind of man is Lee Ho-yeol?
However, Fabian’s expectations were like that.
“Leader Fabian. A reply has arrived.”
“What if it’s an answer?”
“This is a letter from Sir Lee Ho-yeol.”
“Oh, thank you.”
The moment he received the letter returned from Ho-yeol, he collapsed.
A dazzling gilt-decorated paper.
This was the letter he had sent.
“…hmm?”
Did the letter you sent come back?
ominous foreboding.
Fabian startled and opened the letter, shocked.
“!”
A truly noble handwriting.
below the letter you sent.
Because Ho-yeol’s reply was written.
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To present a more detailed purpose according to the procedure.
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“…Procedure? purpose?”
just one line.
No, it’s only two lines even with the PS.
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PS. Unnecessary luxury is not good.
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“Buy Sachi?”
Ho-yeol, who places utmost importance on formality.
I chose expensive gold leaf paper according to my taste.
I never thought I’d be pointed out for extravagance.
No, beyond that, what is the specific purpose?
Fabian muttered incredulously.
“…It’s not easy already.”
A feeling of tension for a while.
without even knowing it
Cold sweat broke out on Fabian’s forehead.
*
“Failed. Its purpose is unclear.”
In fact, I can guess why.
Currently, other Arcana forces, including the Mage Tower, are active.
The Explorers’ League must have felt the need to do something. [Teppern’s Labyrinth] would suit her aptitude. Maybe she judged it as an appropriate opportunity.
But everything depends on the procedure.
You have to make sure you do something.
So that you can’t say anything else later.
At least, the purpose of the tower application had to be clear.
“Banshee William. You don’t look tired.”
fail.
I thought about throwing away Banshee’s application form.
Still, if only the purpose is presented properly…
‘As expected, it would be better to review it positively.’
labyrinth.
Content that has been infamous since the days when arcana was just a game.
Of course, there are all kinds of vicious traps.
The monsters that appeared were also difficult to the level of named mobs.
In some cases, I would have said that the level of difficulty is higher than that of [Dungeons] of a similar appropriate level
…
Now that the activities of the demons have decreased.
Because the probability of [Natural Enemy Relations] being activated was low.
‘I don’t have confidence. myself.’
In that sense, there would be no better reinforcement than the Explorers’ League.
Of course, if you drag the wizard of the Mage Tower around.
I think I can somehow attack the labyrinth.
“Alone is enough.”
…that’s enough bullshit. As long as the mouth is alive.
Anyway, as you can see.
There’s no way this lofty pride could allow the wizards of the Mage Tower to be moved for personal use.
For now, I put aside my thoughts about Teppern and the Explorers’ League.
‘There is no point in worrying anymore.’
I already sent a reply to the Explorers’ League.
[Teppern Labyrinth] The rift hasn’t even emerged yet.
So right now.
─The chief’s weight (repeat)▼
Let’s be faithful to the weight I carry.
I checked the quest objective.
Among the many goals, a newly emerged goal.
Make the roundtable conference a success. (Ongoing)
Roundtable.
Tower owner and elder mage.
And it’s not the old round table conference where only the chief wizards attended.
Even if I wanted to open it in the first place, I couldn’t open it.
Top owner is absent due to circumstances.
There was only one elder mage out of five left.
It was.
Not the round table conferences of the past.
It is a new round table conference.
A change to prevent the Mage Tower from repeating the mistakes of the past.
I got up from my seat and chanted.
“Time is like afternoon tea.”
To put it simply, time means money
.
In any case, there is no such thing as perception in my dictionary.
I adjusted my clothes and moved on.
Toward the Crystal Hall, where the round table conference will be held.
*
Buzzing noise ─
The noise in the Crystal Hall seldom subsided.
Because this was the first event for everyone.
Newbie apprentice wizards of the Mage Tower.
They looked around incessantly, like chicks looking around.
I attended this event on behalf of the apprentice wizards. I couldn’t keep my little face.
“…and that’s the senior mage in Bellier!”
“I’m new. Seeing the senior mages in one place!”
“Everyone is really cool!”
Twenty senior mages.
Because everyone was seated in the Crystal Hall.
This was a sight that was not easily seen even at regular conferences.
“I’m sure the other kids would really envy you, right?”
“That’s it!”
“What is there to envy? You can attend the next meeting.”
“Ah yes! It is not easy to adapt.”
Apprentice Skilled Senior Chief Elder at the new roundtable.
All wizards in the Mage Tower were able to attend regardless of rank.
Unlike apprentice wizards.
Skilled wizards who drank even a little more water from the Mage Tower.
narrow eyes.
Jibril looked at the air in the Crystal Hall before opening his mouth.
“What do you all think?”
In response to the question, several skilled wizards responded.
“I’m sure you’re Aritau today. Miss Jibril…”
“No, that kind of flattery is over. About the roundtable.”
“Ah sorry.”
A meeting where all the magicians of the Mage Tower gather in one place.
symbol of closure.
In the Mage Tower of the past, something unthinkable was happening.
Jibril’s eyes shone sharply.
“…and the exit tower as well. The Mage Tower is definitely changing.”
Of course, if you welcomed me, I would welcome you.
There was absolutely nothing to dislike.
I’m just curious about the reason for this change.
Jibril stabbed Clee’s forearm while he was silent.
Cook—
“G Jibril?”
“This must also be his influence, right? Miss Clea?”
“Haha, wouldn’t it?”
“You are definitely not normal.”
Why couldn’t there be anything far back?
Even if it was just what happened in the fire tower that was right before the fire.
It was enough to shake the magic tower.
“To make the spirits of darkness obey.”
Including senior payyan.
A tower where skilled apprentice wizards from the Elemental School went out as a group.
Because mages of various ranks went out to the pagoda.
Everyone in the Mage Tower had no choice but to know about the incident that took place that day at the [Tepfern Fence].
Buzzing buzz—
that is, in the turmoil.
“Infinitely deep darkness…”
“Isn’t it great enough for the spirit to call it that?”
“Infinitely deep darkness… It suits me for some reason. right?”
“I heard that you even handled the sword very well.”
infinitely deep darkness.
In a way, it was natural that Hoyeol’s nickname was constantly mentioned.
Senior mages were no exception. Each of the senior wizards looked at Payyan and gave them a word.
“It wasn’t enough that he was the first among the seniors to go to the tower, so you even had a good tour, senior Feiyan.”
“In addition to achieving the tower’s purpose, you also obtained information about the spirit of darkness. Are you sure you have alleviated your worries about the next regular conference? I envy you.”
In many ways, I greatly benefited from Chief Lee.
Fei Yan licked her lips and smiled awkwardly.
“There is nothing wrong with that. haha.”
Senior Fire Magician Bensh William.
He even begged with earnest eyes.
“How did you write the alternative tower purpose? Senior Fei Yan? I’m actually a bit embarrassed. Where else is there a senior who desperately wants to get out of the tower more than me! Look. Even if you just filled out the application form, there are already dozens of copies…!”
Of course, that chatter didn’t last long.
It was because his nemesis Matisse opened his mouth.
“Banshee William, you will need to learn silence.”
“….”
Banshee’s lamentation that seldom stops when it is triggered.
Payyan gave Matisse a look of gratitude.
Matisse nodded lightly and thought.
‘It’s the spirit of darkness.’
The only intersection of black magic and elemental science.
But just like Payyan.
Even Matisse, who established black magic, did not have much knowledge about the spirits of darkness.
However, I could guess why Ho-yeol was able to subjugate him.
‘…the darkness is encroached upon by a deeper darkness.’
A conversation about the nature of black magic.
Perhaps the chief remembered that conversation.
In a way, it was natural.
‘Chief Hoyeol Lee’s potential for black magic is immeasurable.’
‘Adequate amount of horsepower’ beyond imagination.
What kind of past do you have?
Did he come to possess such suitable magical power?
Matisse was once concerned about that.
As you said.
Darkness is encroached into deeper darkness.
Because Matisse knew the nature of black magic more than anyone else.
‘…blackening.’
If Hoyeol’s suitable mana runs out of control…
the aftermath would be unimaginable.
But for Matisse, those concerns disappeared.
Didn’t you see that?
-“Elder Senios Wizard…”
『The Place Where the Icecap Sleeps』.
The figure of Ho-yeol mourning Senios there.
Yes, Chief Lee Ho-yeol held the weight better than anyone else.
His unshakable attitude as always is proof of that.
The moment Matisse finished his thoughts.
Again—
the clear sound of shoes resounded in the crystal hall.
Hoyeol and Marcelo.
Finally, the two chiefs attended a roundtable meeting.
The commotion subsided just by its appearance.
All eyes were focused on the two.
…Knock—
But why?
Hoyeol’s eyes were much sunken than usual.
Beyond calm, to the point of seeming cold.
.
.
.
…It’s useless to keep quiet now.
That’s what I heard from outside.
The voice that whispered to me, ‘Infinitely deep darkness’!
seriously concerned.
Wouldn’t I be able to live up to my name even if I was embarrassed?
The good news is that this feeling doesn’t show through.
I said to Marcelo calmly and moved on.
“Let’s start.”
to enjoy.
The title of infinitely deep darkness is too much for me.
If you can’t avoid it or enjoy it, let’s end it as soon as possible….
