Episode 260. Unlike cats,
demon hunters.
Now, demon-type monsters are overflowing.
Although the name was occasionally mentioned in the player community.
In the days when Arcana was just a game, it was treated insignificantly.
Even thinking about it again, it is very insignificant.
The moment when other classes boldly hunt monsters with their namesake skills. Demon hunters used to struggle with monsters with [Simultaneous Shooting], one of their basic shooting skills, at best with normal attacks.
‘Don’t really say anything. About my time…’
At this point, those who don’t know about those days will ask.
Then, the class that players had nothing to offer.
Why did you change your job to a demon hunter?
I am Lee Ho-yeol.
As if he was bewitched by a serious illness that came out of nowhere.
I did change my job as a demon hunter.
There’s no way other players would have chosen a class for the same reason as me.
Yes.
There were face madams who led naive players who didn’t know anything to Akkshan. One of them was Akkshan’s guardian spirit, the Akkshan Wolf.
[You have acquired the class-specific skill ‘Guardian Spirit of Akkshan’.]
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Guardian Spirit of Akkshan: Summons Akkshan’s spiritual creature, Akkshan Wolf.
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[The Akkshan Wolf responds to your call.]
The wolf’s howling in Sisley.
Aww woo-!
Argentress widened her eyes and got up from her seat.
“…!”
Argentress was right.
Sisley was a seemingly perfect land.
There is no better expression than greenhouse.
As a fact that I also noticed while walking around Sisley.
Because Sisley didn’t have anything that could be considered a threat.
‘It was too peaceful.’
On the Arcana Continent, you can tell just by looking at the shadows of people, and by looking at the herbivores that were busy running away, rather opened their eyes wide and approached first.
“How could a beast be in Sisley…?”
So it’s only natural to be startled by the howl of a wolf.
But it’s too early to be surprised, Agentress.
Are you a face madam?
To Akshan, who had nothing to offer.
The one who brought the players…
no, the wolf.
Sweetheart!
The air splits.
The rushing wind gives you an idea of its speed.
Like the Akkshan guardian spirit of the world.
Because it never showed up normally.
‘The appearance direction is amazing.’
As I watched it, I remembered it over and over again.
Why even in the Arcana Continent Electric Demon Hunter class introduction video.
The Akshan Wolf’s presence was truly remarkable.
A body larger than that of an adult male.
Even the flames that bloom wherever his feet step.
Its appearance was not at a plausible level.
“…Ah, Mr. Agentress?”
It was so overwhelming that even the elves stuttered.
So, do you understand now?
Still, the reason why the Demon Hunter class was once in the limelight among players. It was only for a moment, but the reason why Akkshan was crowded with players.
‘I would have been called a wolf keeper instead of a demon hunter.’
The goal of most players who became demon hunters was the Akkshan Wolf.
He must have thought that if he could command the Akkshan Wolf, he would be able to endure the trivial skills, the alien breeding method, and the laborious quests.
however.
‘It’s really evil, Akkshan…’
I was astonished inside.
…now that wasn’t the usual hype, was it?
Why the demon hunter class introduction video!
Look back.
The process by which I learned the [Guardian Spirit of Akkshan].
This unique skill was practically the reward for [Class Quest: The Knowledge of Good and Evil]. It means intermediate compensation that is absolutely necessary to move on to the next goal.
the problem is.
‘How long did it take to reach this far?’
To put it bluntly.
‘…No matter what the process is, skip it.’
I am the overwhelming leader among players.
either by level.
in practical capacity.
The level of the item worn.
Until the last trick I saved.
It’s definitely several steps ahead in every way.
however.
Even I can’t count.
Sisley got there by omitting many intermediate steps and even actively radiating Cloudy’s halo. It is a unique skill acquired thanks to reaching Sisley.
‘I promised not to overdo it.’
This time, I will assure you with confidence.
If this were the days when Arcana was just a game.
It is a skill that no one can master!
Doesn’t it make sense from the level of acquisition difficulty in the first place?
the moment you realize that.
The faces of Akkshan seniors came to mind.
For players asking about Akshan wolves.
‘Didn’t I just gloss over that I’ll find out when the time comes?’
our ancestors.
If I had told the truth, everyone would have run away.
Of course, before I even found out this terrible truth.
The players ran off on their own.
this moment.
Because there was me who came back after breaking a hiatus of ten years and years.
‘…is it because it’s been such a long time?’
The Akshan Wolf stares blankly at me.
It’s natural.
It was impossible for me, Grandfel, to avoid someone’s gaze. Thanks to eye contact, the Akkshan wolf’s exterior is more recognizable.
To put it simply…
if there is a gatekeeper guarding Hell.
That must have been the Akkshan Wolf.
As you can see from the modifier of Akkshan’s guardian spirit.
The wolf was extraordinary just to look at.
Indeed, his handsome face is so good that he can be called a face madam. Looking at it again, it’s a visual that players can be fooled by.
Knock!
The sound of the elves swallowing dry saliva can be heard from here.
I wonder what kind of situation this is all of a sudden.
But don’t worry.
looking into each other’s eyes
It could be misunderstood that it was during a snowball fight.
Unlike cats, I also like dogs.
“I know how you feel.”
look
“You must have been lonely forever.”
The generosity that is the exact opposite of what he used to say mercilessly to the tower owner.
But it wasn’t a simple greeting.
Yes, what kind of end Akkshan met.
Because he was the one who knew me better than anyone else.
So this was more of a consolation than a greeting.
I wonder
if he recognized it from my voice.
He comes up to me and puts his head in.
I put my hand on the guy’s head.
Suk—
he lightly stroked his head and continued.
“I have nothing to be sad about anymore.”
…Have I ever spoken such warm words?
It’s like looking back on yourself.
If the tower owner had watched this scene, wouldn’t he have been frightened?
He said that he was worse than a dog.
But if you think about it, it’s not even strange.
At the time of entering the first crack, which now feels far away.
-“It seems that the discipline has been lacking.”
I’ve been pretty nice to the dog-like gnolls, too.
‘To the extent that he personally punished me.’
He was especially merciful towards puppies.
‘It’s a wolf, not a dog, to be honest.’
such my pet.
Did the Akkshan Wolf notice?
The boy’s tail soon began to wag.
Thanks to that, Argentress and other elves as well.
It was an hour-long sight.
By the way….
overly consistent Akkshan.
‘I didn’t see him catch his breath.’
The first meeting, which can be said to be touching in its own way, was also brief.
The Akshan wolf snorted.
chasing the devil’s smell
It moved toward the place where the world tree had grown.
Agentress asked.
“…may I ask what happened?”
You’ve made up your mind properly, Agentress?
You can feel the formality from the polite way of speaking.
If so, you should answer me personally.
“The primordial evil that escaped from the fallen world tree.”
“…!”
“From this hour on, I will pursue the criminal.”
New class quest objective.
—Trace the primordial evil. (In progress)
It’s not like they gave you the [Guardian Spirit of Akkshan] for nothing at this timing.
Indeed, it was as expected.
The Akshan wolf howled with its head raised to the sky.
Aww woo-!
that he smelled it
It is the primordial evil.
I won’t expect to be able to find him easily as he has a grandiose name. Just by looking at its name, it’s safe to say it’s the final boss.
It doesn’t matter anyway.
This is the Arcana Continent.
As long as the [Last Adventurer] effect exists.
Even if I die and die a hundred times.
Four days later in arcana time.
24 hours later in real time.
not even tired.
I will appear in front of you again.
“As the dawn that rises every day makes the darkness recede.”
…Your expression is so poetic, Grandfel.
‘…anyway!’
It means that his pride will follow you until he throws you into hell. Because I knew better than anyone how tenacious Pride was, as I was suffering from Pride.
It was then.
“Then I will join you.”
Seriously, Agentress?
‘Well, it must be reassuring in its own way.’
Taking their temperament aside, elves are second only to dragons in strength. For example, you can tell just by looking at how Elsidore made Lockkid, right?
The problem is that he has an extremely dirty personality…
Is it because of the effect of [Sublime]?
Certainly, Argentress’ eyes were different.
He didn’t even look like he was trying to roll his hair inside.
In fact, even if you roll it, as long as the [Blessing Hierarchy] exists.
‘I’m sure there won’t be any problems.’
The lofty pride of our Grand Fell.
There’s no way I’ll tolerate putting others in danger.
However, Agentresse had requested it of her own will.
therefore.
“Your pride cannot be ignored.”
“…Pride?”
“I will allow you to accompany me.”
“thanks.”
…more than that.
Don’t dwell too deeply on your pride, Agentress.
That’s what pride is.
It’s not something you can understand by thinking deeply.
But Argentress insisted on asking.
“May I ask what pride is?”
Asking me to express my pride in words has never been more difficult.
At the same time, I was also curious.
How would you define pride if you were Grandfel?
My mouth opened in anticipation.
“What you saw and felt.”
“What I saw and felt…?”
“That is pride.”
No, it’s brazen beyond measure!
I was wondering if the prickly Argentress would agree with this.
What is that unexpected reaction…?
Hearing this answer makes me laugh?
“is it. That ‘something’ was pride.”
…something else?
It seems that the more you think about it, the more you lose.
Then even I got to be permeated with pride…!
So I won’t delay any longer.
“We’ll leave before the smell dissipates.”
It was the same with Agentres.
“Don’t let anyone get close to Sisley.”
I gave orders to the elves.
‘Because I don’t know what information might have been leaked.’
From now on, Sisley will need to be a little more vigilant.
It’s not long before the elves bow their heads to Argentres.
he added a word.
“But… dragons are an exception.”
It’s not a lizard, it’s a dragon.
The moment I mentioned it, my brow furrowed.
Just changing the name is a huge step forward.
‘It’s still better than me called Wensu.’
anyway.
Shall we start slowly?
It seemed like he was waiting for me to step out.
Aww-!
The Akkshan Wolf ducks.
Never thought this would make the demon hunter hype come true.
My feelings are new.
I reached out to the Akkshan Wolf.
I wouldn’t have been able to get on if I wasn’t prepared.
Why wasn’t it the Akkshan Wolf that appeared while causing wild wind pressure?
It was because the speed felt like it was fast even from the elf’s point of view.
‘Maybe I should be close to max level.’
It would be difficult to balance on top of the Akkshan Wolf unless you have a tolerable level of horseback riding skill proficiency. But who am I? Even if you skip the intermediate step, you are the leader in tricks that have been skipped for a long time.
[Achievement: Mounted on the Dragon King of All Things]
[Effect: Proficiency for all mounts increased to maximum]
[Duration: Permanent duration]
So there was no hesitation.
like a single action.
I’m not disturbed in the slightest.
She gracefully climbed on the wolf’s back.
Then he looked at Argentress.
What are you doing Agentress?
I don’t have to keep the words I spit out.
of course.
Because Grandfell was not a great person to put someone in the back seat.
The reason is simple.
Because the clothes I tried to organize might wrinkle my jacket.
‘…the reason is me.’
Anyway, get on that deer and follow me, Argentress…!
*
Leader of the shadow mercenaries.
Kitsch stretched out his hand that was covering his nose and placed it on the rock.
From the palm to the palm of each hand.
A tingling sensation felt.
soon.
rattle!
The rock moved.
gurgling!
It made a loud noise and revealed the entrance to the hideout.
Kitsch’s pupils quickly scanned the darkness.
There was no sign of a break-in at first.
Shuk—
Kichi finally removed his hand from covering his nose.
“Well, who is going to search all over the place like this?”
A body without a name.
Or corpses whose names should not be known.
[The Canyon of the Forgotten], where dozens of pieces are thrown away every day.
The hideout of the Shadow Mercenary Corps was hidden at the bottom of the canyon. It was the bottom of the canyon where neither sunlight nor vultures that ate corpses nor even rats could find it.
“The vibrating rotten smell is still the same.”
Kitsch sniffed and stepped out into the darkness.
It’s a job because it’s a job, so even if you leave the sight you’re used to in the dark.
It was a hideout like my own home.
To the point where I can tell where things are even with my eyes closed.
Kitsch clearly penetrates the structure of the hideout.
‘This is a basic requirement.’
It was because the position of leader was what it was supposed to be like.
Even if it seems fake on the outside.
The reality is that it is never possible.
That’s why it’s a place where you have to carry a lot of things.
Shuk—
When I lifted the curtain on the wall, a rock appeared.
Kitsch stretched out his hand again.
Then, at the same time as numbness, a hidden space was revealed.
A place where the wealth accumulated by the Shadow Mercenaries is hidden.
Not only the members, but even the vice-captain, Wolf.
I didn’t know about the existence of this space.
Of course, I’ve never even looked at the ledger.
“Look at how dusty it is.”
Kitsch blew the dust away with a gust of wind.
Scared to open the ledger.
from the past to the present.
A list of subsequent quests is displayed.
Looking at it for the first time in a while, these were really bloody quests.
“You’ve lived a rough life, everyone.”
It was the moment when Kichi was reading the ledger with a bitter smile.
The corners of her lips hardened.
A low voice escaped his lips.
“…I was just wondering, but it wasn’t an illusion after all.”
Kichi’s written list of requests.
I pressed it with my finger and read it again.
However, no matter how much I read it, nothing changed.
that request.
in red ink.
Surely.
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Assassination of Cloudy √
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Success (√) was marked.
