Episode 51. Frost (2)
How many hours must have passed.
Even if you bring the ‘Demon King’.
I don’t think there will be any change in this confident attitude.
I definitely thought so.
…It’s not just words, even thoughts become seeds.
[Class Quest: Defeat the Demon King]
The king of demons.
Their demonic powers begin to reach out.
The last demon hunter.
overthrow the throne
—Train your weakened body. (Repeat)
─Investigate the northern city of Frost. (In progress)
Stare at the flickering quest window.
You are the king of demons
No matter how I look at it, it seems that the Demon King I know is right.
‘Cold water, no, that’s enough to pour ice water on it.’
No matter how much you like the twist.
It’s an update that crosses the line since the Yusra Islands, really.
I wanted to leave and ask.
Can you handle the atmosphere right now?
-It’s nice to see NPCs after a long time
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] Who is it?
-You don’t know Marlon? There is a tsundere blacksmith
-The nickname was The Giving Tree, right? Maybe? Haha
Frost appears.
It was a community excited by that fact.
However, I was able to roughly guess from the contents of the quest.
Frost isn’t as normal as players think.
‘It’s nothing else, it’s because it’s related to the demon lord.’
Demon King.
I could say they were close yet distant beings.
After all, Arcana is just a virtual reality game.
When I was in my second year of middle school.
Akshan’s demon hunter NPCs always said that.
-You can say that the demon lords are our nemesis.
Is it because I listened to it so hard that it stuck in my ears?
The information about the Demon King was still lingering in my memory.
I picked up a feather pen.
“You will be honored to remember me.”
If the devil listens
Take a moment to say something outrageous.
I moved my pen to organize the memory.
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1. Demon kings are incomparably stronger than normal demons.
2. The Demon King is not one or two.
3. There is a hierarchy among the demon lords…
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I’ve written more, but…
To sum it up in three lines, this would be appropriate.
Writing it down and looking at it again makes it even more difficult.
‘The counterattack didn’t start.’
Isn’t this the beginning of a full-fledged hardship?
In a word, the demon king was the boss monster of the demon race.
So let’s think about that level roughly.
First of all, the first digit must be different from Count Ascura.
‘If so…’
The target of comparison is bound to be greed.
But even that couldn’t have been a proper prediction.
It was realized through the intuition of a demon hunter.
‘The Seven Deadly Sins, the greedy guy wasn’t in a good state.’
The young devil’s appearance that I saw in him.
I don’t know why that happened, but he was definitely not in a perfect state. It was different from what the Akkshan demon hunters had told me.
According to my memory.
Because the giants were of a higher rank than the demon lord.
I mean.
It’s not like I was making a fuss about defeating a giant evil…!
After much thought, I came to a conclusion.
Susuk─
An evaluation of the demon lord that is added in one line.
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But to me, it’s just an insignificant devil.
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Yes.
It doesn’t matter if you become a high-ranking demon or a demon lord.
‘…Actually, I wish the monsters had dropped at least some trophies.’
It’s a great evil that is said to be stronger than the devil.
The level of loot would be unimaginable.
No, let alone spoils of evil.
At least if the class quest gave me a reward…!
‘Well, it might have made me a little more confident.’
But my confidence.
Compared to Grandfell’s pride, it wasn’t even new blood.
I got up and said.
“I will believe that he will not die meanly by claiming to be the king.”
It was a warning.
“Don’t let me down. Demon King.”
In the end, what I did was simple.
All she did was struggle to avoid drowning under the weight of her heavy pride.
Please let me keep my words.
I prayed earnestly and opened the status window.
[Lucky: 3]
With that wish.
I tried to invest 1 point in luck, but I spent a little more.
[Lucky: 5]
No matter how superstitious it is.
Because the number 4 was unlucky in the yard of encountering the devil…
.
.
.
My 2 points like flesh and blood…!
That’s a whopping level 2 value.
Did my desperate struggle reach me?
Luck did not betray me this time either.
Lab of the Mage Tower.
I checked the magic tool item sent on the desk.
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[Vampire Count’s Orb] – Rental
[Pure Emerald Crystal] – Jewelry Crafting
[Island Treasure Nishikigoi Scale Silk] – Handkerchief Crafting
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Excluding orbs approved for rental.
Two items were placed neatly on the desk.
I commissioned the production as an accessory.
Indeed, it was as requested.
I picked up a ring decorated with emeralds.
[Pure Emerald Ring]
[Grade: Unique]
[Restriction :
Lv
. Even a blacksmith with a high reputation would not be able to bring out the effect of the emerald any more.]
Special production method.
That’s because blacksmiths didn’t exist in the Mage Tower.
Up to the smelting processing configuration.
The whole process was carried out with delicate magic.
It must have been able to bring out the best effect thanks to it.
‘…Wait, that’s not normal. this?’
Short one-line effect.
However, in other words, there were no specific conditions attached.
To put it simply, it meant that if you get hit, you will recover your life force unconditionally.
Of course, I don’t know how much the health recovery effect will be until it hits.
‘Anyway, it’s no different from continuing to eat potions.’
…This is beyond expectations.
Let’s think so, the gaze moves naturally.
I lifted a neatly folded handkerchief.
A handkerchief made with [island treasure Nishikigoi scale silk].
Indeed, it was unusual from its appearance.
A soft yet brilliant light.
Just by looking at it, it is obvious that it is a valuable item.
“How wonderful.”
before checking that information.
To the extent that acceptance falls from the mouth.
However, unlike Grandfel, what was important to me was the effect.
Above all, it was because he was facing a super-large class quest called ‘Subjugating the Demon Lord’.
Soon, the information on the handkerchief came to mind.
[Masterpiece – Nishikigoi Scale Handkerchief]
[Grade: Unique]
[Limit: Lv.200]
[Effect: Fire property affinity increase when equipped / Evasion rate of all attacks increased / Aesthetic stat unlock]
[Description: Rare ingredients are special made in the manufacturing method. Its value is such that no one can dare to evaluate it. The title of Masterpiece will not be a waste.]
…Wait, a Masterpiece!
Just by adding that title in front of a masterpiece item.
Its value is hard to say.
That’s because masterpiece items were not easy to find even in Arcana.
‘Even blacksmiths wonder whether or not to make one once in a lifetime.’
It was rumored that just by putting a masterpiece item on the auction house, the relationship with the auction house reached its maximum influence.
Of course, what’s more important than that is the immediate performance.
The other effects were as confirmed in advance.
What was left was the effect of the [Aesthetic] stat that even the Magic Tower hadn’t figured out.
I didn’t delay.
The handkerchief was immediately inserted into the chest pocket of the jacket.
Then a message popped up.
[Esthetic stats are opened.]
“!”
at the same time.
Knowledge about [Aesthetic] flooded into my head…!
I thought while looking at the newly popped up status window.
[Ability level]
Strength: 38 / Agility: 42 / Magical power: 186 / Luck: 5 / Aesthetic: 下
[Possessed points: 0]
It was also expressed in a different way.
‘It must have been classified as high, middle, and low.’
Considering the aesthetic effect, this was a reasonable expression.
I wanted to see the effect with my own two eyes right away.
The Mage Tower’s laboratory was an inappropriate place.
And there are calculations that need to be done before that.
‘afraid. I’m afraid.’
Did you say you want the best results regardless of the cost?
Integrity and innocence are bullshit.
‘Granfell is Hogu!’
But in the yard that has already passed.
What would I do if I resented my past?
Also, there must be money going out so that there is money coming in.
Above all, I still had the compensation for Yusra Kingdom, which I hadn’t checked yet. So I didn’t show it and
checked
the terrible bill… no, the parchment.
Do not be surprised if it is tens or even hundreds of billions.
while promising
And I realized again.
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PS.
The Mage Tower does not charge commission fees for wizards with authority above that of the Chief Wizard. to reach the truth. I would like to ask you to repay me with more in-depth research.
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As expected, the 2 points invested in luck were not wasted at all!
*
A new update that caught the world’s attention.
The northern city of Frost finally appeared.
The moment the location is captured.
Inazuma’s guild master.
Hisagi Kazuma clenched his fists.
“…it’s okay!”
Frost is from Hokkaido, Japan.
It appeared in the waters near Hokkaido.
The opportunity has finally arrived.
A chance to turn everything upside down!
Hisagi shuddered.
How long have you suffered from severe humiliation?
“5th place in the guild rankings. Hisagi: This is a shame. What a shame!”
Yes, it was the guild ranking that fluctuated from time to time.
I could understand if it just dropped in the rankings.
But on top of Inazuma.
It’s also two steps up.
“…Those ignorant bastards who came!”
It was difficult to accept that Korea had Gaon.
But here comes the opportunity to turn things around again.
Wheein-!
A private plane heading to Hokkaido.
Hisagi checked the email on her smartphone.
Everything was fitting according to plan.
‘Everything is on Inazuma’s side.’
Because Frost appeared in Hokkaido, Japan.
Just like yourself.
The Japanese government also staked everything on this opportunity.
The moment Frost was captured in Hokkaido.
The action was meticulously launched.
It was a cumbersome procedure to prevent guilds from other countries from approaching Frost first.
‘Of course, this is a violation of the AAU Convention.’
According to the AAU Convention.
The Japanese government had no authority to block players.
But even at the risk of the social criticism that would follow.
It was to give Inazuma a priority.
‘We must repay the motherland.’
A private plane secretly landed in Hokkaido.
A violent north wind.
Hisagi led the Inazuma guild members.
“Ugh, it’s cold. This is why I hate Hokkaido.”
“You turned it around and degraded the region, right? This is why Kyoto people are.”
“…what. Aren’t you the one who belittled the region?!”
“Everyone be quiet. We move as stealthily as possible.”
Inazuma entering Frost alone.
The Japanese government blocking other players.
All of this was possible because Frost had no risk factors.
But the government’s grip on the ankle won’t last long.
“The time given to us is an hour or two at most.”
Other countries must also know the value of Frost.
“In the meantime, quickly, Frost’s relationship also gains traction.”
So, I had to move quickly.
The most important thing is to get ahead of those guys from Gaon.
Hisagi recalled the information he had grasped in advance.
‘Nam Tae-min is one of the most influential players in Frost.’
Nam Tae-min’s class is barbarian.
Barbarian was a class that could change jobs in the forest near Frost.
Nam Tae-min was the first in the barbarian class rankings.
‘There must be many quests cleared in Frost.’
As an individual, you will not be able to follow Nam Tae-min.
However, at the guild level, it is different.
Hisagi was confident.
‘Moreover, Gaon invested a lot in Yusra Kingdom.’
It is natural that we cannot pay too much attention and invest in Frost.
Looking back, it was a really great opportunity.
Hisagi’s snake eyes flashed.
‘We rise above Gaon again!’
However, that resolve was soon shattered.
“…what what is that?”
Frost’s towering walls.
Something that can be seen at a glance over the castle wall.
One of the guild members was frightened after activating the skill Clairvoyance.
“It’s my hair! It’s a human head, that’s…!!”
“What are so many of them?”
“wait for a sec. Isn’t that beard Marlon’s…?”
“Is Malone the blacksmith? Is that Ma Malone dead?!”
Yeah, it wasn’t just Marlon.
Dozens and hundreds of heads were adorned on the walls.
Fire-!
At that moment, flames erupted within the walls of Frost Castle.
A horror that runs up your spine.
Swallow——
Hisagi, swallowing dry saliva, immediately shouted.
“Call me now! Don’t hold on to the players like an idiot!!”
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.
.
As the expectations were high, the shock was bound to be great.
No wonder everyone panicked.
“…how do you get into a place like that?”
“It’s a demon enough to capture Frost.”
“That’s not enough, so it’s a real siege. This”
“Raymon Sean you crazy bastard! You hit the head again!”
Shining and Unification.
Even the giant guilds, including them, were unable to enter Frost.
It was a perfect reversal.
So, in order to reverse this gloomy atmosphere again.
It needed a shock equivalent to that.
For example.
“…Lee Ho-yeol.”
like now.
“No wait. Isn’t Lee Ho-yeol the only one?”
It was.
Ho-yeol was not alone.
Players’ faces soon turned into astonishment.
“It’s Harkon.”
“What is it, the Knights of the Lionheart are here again?”
“No, even if that’s the case. Isn’t that kitsch and the shadow mercenaries? Why are those monsters with Lee Ho-yeol…? Could it be that the Knights of the Lionheart aren’t enough…?!”
