Part 2, Episode 145.
[Continental Quests Open in Elanis!]
[First Continent Quest. The Great Cataclysm that occurred a hundred years ago returns.]
[What is the difference between World Quests and Continent Quests?]
[A terrifying eye of darkness filling the sky. What is its true identity?]
[Continental Quests Attracting the Attention of Top 10 Guilds. Let’s Take a Closer Look.]
The news that the continental quest had opened in Elanis spread quickly online.
From various platforms to communities.
It spread in an instant and has become the hottest topic right now.
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└Continent Quest? For real?
└Yeah, my friend is in Elanis and suddenly a world message popped up saying that a super huge eye swallowed up the whole sky.
Isn’t this the first time the continent quests are opening?
└Wait, if this is true, aren’t we screwed?
Naturally, the gamers’ reaction was also intense.
No, it wasn’t just gamers.
BJs on various broadcasting platforms talked about nothing but this, and it was even to the point where they discussed the Continental Quest on terrestrial TV.
Significantly high interest compared to when the World Quest was open.
There was no other choice.
I still can’t forget the time it almost happened in Laxia.
Seriously;; We would have been screwed if the King of Fists wasn’t there.
I realized for the first time how scary beastmen are.
It’s just that they don’t get angry for no reason; once they lose their temper, they are unstoppable. Even the King of Power had a hard time stopping the Beastman King.
The king was one thing, but the divine beasts going berserk was legendary. It seriously felt like a monster battle movie.
It’s amazing that they blocked that, seriously.
Even the other races joined forces to stop it. If they had told us to stop it ourselves, we wouldn’t have been able to. I guess we should have just considered the Second New World as no more content.
People have already experienced this.
How dangerous and intense the continental quests are.
It is a good thing that the three Chilgang and two elders of different races joined forces and led an army before it opened properly.
The Continental Quest was the very thing that was said to have been difficult to manage even for such big names had it exploded properly.
But a continent quest like that has just opened?
You’ve all worked hard. If you have any stocks related to Elanis, sell them now.
Haa… I can’t exactly leave the continent now. Damn it, why did the continent quests have to open on the very first day I arrived in Elanis?
I came here all hyped up because I heard the fantasy romance was going to be a disaster, but it really turned out to be a disaster.
– LOL
Of course, it’s bound to cause a huge uproar.
At the same time, I couldn’t help but be curious.
Wait, but what on earth popped up to open the continent quests? Considering the scale of Laxia, it shouldn’t just appear easily.
What is the entity that opened the alternate continent quest?
The response came immediately. Articles were posted one after another, as if they had been waiting for this moment.
[The former mighty of the Abyss has awakened from its seal!]
[Is the True Identity of the Continent Quest the Strongest of the Abyss Raid?]
[What is the Strongman of the Abyss?]
[The Abyss, let us explore them.]
[Two World Quests that occurred in the Empire within the past six months. As it is revealed once again that both of those catastrophes were the Abyss… … .]
[This raid boss was revealed to be a being far beyond the two of them, causing a huge sensation… … .]
└? Strongman of the Abyss?
└I heard that giant monster from the Forgotten Tomb was nothing?
Back then, the top 10 guilds couldn’t even stand a chance against him and collapsed, you know.
└Yeah, they aren’t a teen guild anymore.
└No, is that even important right now? I’m telling you, the guy who treats that giant monster like a subordinate is the boss.
I thought I was screwed, but I was totally screwed. Should I stay off the internet for a while? I watched some streamers’ videos, and the size alone didn’t make sense.
An even more intense reaction erupted at the remark that the bosses of the previous World Quest were bosses that could be easily crushed.
It became a cauldron of chaos, with worry, anxiety, lament, and interest all mixed together.
However, not everyone was worried.
Still, since teenage guilds are stepping up right away, wouldn’t there be a way to stop them?
The average skill level of users has increased ridiculously compared to back then, too. From the level of large guilds onwards, they are just on a completely different level. If it’s a top 10 guild, that says it all. Besides, it’s not like it’s only the users fighting.
└Yeah, since different races join forces, maybe it’ll be okay?
This time, unlike during the World Quest, it was because there were reinforcements in the form of alien races.
And were those reinforcements even just ordinary reinforcements?
From the Elf Elder to the Nymph Queen’s representative. In addition, numerous other races that have been living in hiding will lend their strength.
Whatever it is, they are the natives of Abtartel.
Because they will go to war with a more desperate heart than the users.
Users, isn’t supporting them the key point and direction of the continent quest strategy?
That sounds plausible.
This is the correct choice.
Seriously, it’s only been a little over two years, and I thought it didn’t make sense that I’m already fighting a final boss.
Thinking about it this way puts my mind at ease.
It was a valid idea, and naturally, opinions leaned in that direction.
… … just for 3 hours.
└Breaking) I delivered this to the elf whose affection I had built up, and she is immediately getting ready to leave the continent.
I told him, and he locked his door and didn’t come out. I finally understand what it means to tremble like a leaf.
└Allowin Rased is giving a speech right now, having gathered all the Nymphs and users under the authority of the Queen’s representative, and his expression looks seriously serious. It must be a serious problem.
└Wow, listening to what Allowin said, it looks like he already showed up once 100 years ago. He didn’t go into detail, but judging by that reaction, didn’t he get absolutely thrashed once already?
After users consolidated their opinions.
When this fact was officially announced to the other races, the reaction was completely different from what was expected.
And this was the beginning.
Hey, something’s off about how things are going.
-why?
No… I guess we’ll have to wait and see. It’s chaos with people writing suicide notes.
Seriously, the content of the speech—talking about family and sacrificing one’s life—feels like he is speaking to soldiers right before a war breaks out.
– Where is that place? Are they nymphs?
-yep;;
“Am I really screwed? This is an elf village, and it’s like this here too.
Something is seriously wrong.
After the story spread rapidly among the different races, an ominous atmosphere began to permeate their ranks.
It feels like standing at the front lines of a war.
Everywhere you look, all you hear are such serious conversations, and the sky is swallowed by darkness, making it incredibly ominous.
Above all, the terrifying, massive eye nestled in the darkness.
I got goosebumps thinking that it seemed to be looking down on the whole situation.
And when 10 hours had passed.
-Breaking) Two teenage guilds meeting. I was peeking out of the corner of my eye nearby when I saw them enter the Elder’s house with a really serious look on their faces.
I saw it too. They gathered all the officers and combatants, talked with the elders, and then went inside.
Two places? Who gathered there?
-Yamamoto and Reihas.
-Huh? Yamamoto? Was Yamamoto an Elanis too?
It looks like they happened to stop by yesterday for some business.
Ah, but something feels a bit lacking… neither of them are the existing top 10 guilds, you know.
– In terms of Yamamoto’s personal combat prowess alone, he has long been on par with the top 10 guild masters.
I’ve never heard of it before.
– Don’t you know Slayer?
-Huh? Was Slayer Yamamoto?
It’s just that the title ‘Slayer’ isn’t used much these days, but he’s been a skilled ranker for a long time. He went berserk after becoming one of the top 10 guilds. Honestly, it’s just that Raihas has been active against villains; in terms of raw power, he doesn’t stand a chance against Yamamoto.
Upon hearing the news, high-rankers including guilds in their teens and rankers affiliated with NPCs began to gather in droves.
-Wow, this is crazy. All the rankers from Elanis or the Empire are gathered here lol
There’s Rapid too? *shivers*
– Lephias and Siana were there too. It seems like all the high-ranking NPCs have gathered as well.
Lephias, known as the strongest ice mage.
And his rival and opponent, Siana, the Red Magic Tower Master’s top disciple.
Even Lippard, Lord Hayden’s direct disciple and a promising prospect from the Knights’ Castle.
Seeing these people, who are rarely seen even as individuals, gathered in one place, I realized even more how dangerous this continent quest is.
That is probably why.
-Hmm, the lineup looks a bit shaky. Compared to The Forgotten King, isn’t it a bit lacking?
Even the top 10 guilds aren’t actually the existing top 10 guilds; they’re all just new guild masters.
-Why aren’t the other teenage guilds coming?
They can’t come. Because Laxia and Elanis are too far apart.
-Ah, then the Executioner Guild can’t come either?
As for them… well, the Extermination isn’t even Laxia; they’re just hanging out in the Third New Continent, so they absolutely can’t come.
That’s bad. Can’t you do something with something like a teleportation skill?
– And even then, it only moves within the same continent. That is the only reason the rankers in Elanis gather quickly.
I feel uneasy. For some reason, the more time passes, the more anxious I get.
Rather, the more ranked players gather, the more anxious I feel.
Compared to how realistic the danger of the continental quests was, the lineup seemed somewhat weak.
And the protagonist appears at the end, or something like that.
Wow! The Empress, the Sword Saint, and the Master of the Armory have arrived. The Fanatics are also on their way, leading the Kashin Cult.
– If it’s the fanatics and the Kasin cult… then Harrington is coming too?
Wow, this is crazy. So there are three guilds in the top 10… If you only look at the guild masters, that effectively makes it seven people.
Something… something is about to happen.
The lineup was epic, mind-blowing.
The class to immediately win back public sentiment as soon as people said they were anxious.
A large number of big names appeared to quell the anxiety.
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“Wow, look how public sentiment changed in an instant.”
“Sigh, still, we’re the top 10 guild, isn’t this a bit too much?”
You’re looking down on us just because we’re not one of the top 10 guilds.
“You fools. What era are you talking about? Our Lord Yamamoto has been a Master-class man for a long time!”
The Empress, the Sword Saint, and the Master of the Armory.
And the high-rankers frowned as they watched public sentiment change drastically at the appearance of the Kasin religion, as if they had never been anxious.
Just by hearing it, you might think it is an expression of inferiority complex.
However, once you find out their true identity, that talk will disappear.
“To think you’re relying solely on the guild. Since our NPCs just quietly go about their duties, you have no idea how strong they’ve become. Isn’t that right? My esteemed top disciple of the Blue Magic Tower Master.”
“……That’s not important. The only thing that matters is dealing with that monster.”
“Anyway, he’s become really cautious. In the past, he was so arrogant and brimming with self-esteem that it was fun to provoke him. Is it because he got treated so harshly during the time of the Forgotten King?”
“……And Siana, didn’t you learn anything from that? There are many strong people in the world, and we are still lacking.”
“Well, I think I’d be better than the guys gathered here.”
“? What did you just say?”
“Ah, what is this now? Why are you butting in and making such a fuss?”
“Shut up and hey, say that again. Are you saying you’re stronger than Lord Yamamoto?”
“Why? Do you think so? Then come in and see.”
Hwaruk-
Siana quietly ignites a flame at the tip of her staff.
The guild member who had been picking a fight flinched at the fiery personality that matched her burning red hair and red eyes.
It seems they never imagined it would crash into them like this.
“…….”
It hurts my pride to back down like this, but if I fight, I’m bound to lose.
Because the opponent is the Red Magic Tower Master’s top disciple.
He glanced around for no reason, but the guild members he met subtly looked away.
There were also those who expressed concern, as if they had picked the wrong opponent this time.
Those two, who have recently been recognized by the Seven Greats, reigned at the very top even among the NPC rankers.
“Kushō…….”
If you can’t bite, you shouldn’t bark.
It was the moment Siana, who had been looking at him with contempt as he hesitated and spat out curses, struck a chord and strode closer.
“stop.”
A voice filled with heavy power rang out.
It was a low voice, but the power felt within it naturally drew attention, and soon a murmur arose that was even louder than when a fight breaks out.
The reactions of the two people involved were also different.
“! M-Master!”
Oh?
The terrified guild member’s face turned even paler, and Siana smirked as if finding it amusing.
On the other hand, the man who received the gazes of those two simply stood there with an indifferent expression.
Thump.
Who is this?
Siana took a step closer to him and spoke.
“Isn’t that the great Slayer? Looks like the meeting ended early?”
The leader of the Mikazuki Guild, who has newly taken a spot among the top 10 guilds.
Former Slayer and owner of the Moon Shadow Sword, the only magic sword that holds moonlight.
Sseu.
Kendo Yamamoto.
He was looking down at Siana with eyes as cold as moonlight.
