Episode 261
-One-shot kill;
-The Bow of the End is totally OP;
-What is Stage 6?
-Rewards, *thump thump*
-Did they say it doubles?
-Then 32 times?
-Crazy. Hahaha.
The boss monster that died in a single blow left a massive shock.
Of course, that reaction was felt by those around them as well.
“A, a monster that big…!”
“You were really part of the investigation team?”
“We survived!”
The people in the square raised their voices as they watched the swooping eagle vanish without a trace.
The mere fact of having survived was enough to make them lose their composure.
“I knew you would!”
Just then, someone appeared from a corner.
It was Kadon, the Adventurer's Guild Master.
“You managed to crawl out quite well? I thought you would escape the island.”
“Hey, what are you talking about! As the person in charge, I should have stayed until the end!”
At Hanbit’s words, Kadon waved his hand dismissively, feigning ignorance.
He was undeniably pathetic, but that was just the kind of person he was from the start.
Approaching closer, he composed himself and continued his report.
“I have already given orders for the recovery of the deceased’s bodies and the investigation of the entire island. I will quickly finish the necessary cleanup and restore the island to its former state, as entrusted to me by the investigation team. And.”
Cardon glanced around and took a step closer.
Covering his mouth with his hand, he spoke in a low voice.
“I will pass on that matter immediately.”
“Pass on what?”
“Oh come on, you know! I will take full responsibility and handle it properly.”
Whoosh—
Leaving those words behind, Cardon looked at the people in the square who were still savoring the joy of survival.
Wearing something around his neck, he straightened his back and opened his mouth.
“I am Guild Master Cardon!”
Whirring—
The air resonated along with his amplified voice.
The eyes of the boisterous crowd converged on Cardon simultaneously.
“The Black Dragon of the investigation team has saved our lives! Those who expressed an intention to pay compensation, or those who wish to express their gratitude, please come to the Guild! I hope no one just walks away pretending not to know!” With
a sudden
turn, Cardon approached Hanbit.
Covering his mouth again, he spoke in a low voice,
“I will make sure to collect it.”
“What, are you ready to take a commission?”
“I am someone who values my life, too. Deceiving the investigation team members is out of the question. I will have it prepared, including compensation from the Guild!”
—Cardon… …
—You really love money;
—A money collection expert.
—That bastard is definitely siphoning off the kickbacks.
—If he gets caught. Lol
—Please let him get caught.
As Cardon hurriedly headed toward the guild, viewers envisioned a bleak future.
However, just as he said, he was a man who valued his life.
Right now, it was likely just a desperate determination to prove that he was a helpful person.
Had the situation worsened, he probably intended to set sail alone and escape.
“You seem like someone with tenacious life.”
Just then, Elencia, who was standing a few steps away, approached.
Certainly, Cardon’s survival skills had been quite high in every episode.
“What will you do, Princess?”
“For now, I plan to investigate after returning to my home country. It looks quite difficult, though.”
The key, the note, and the information regarding the Demon Realm were, of course, not things to be publicly disclosed.
Anyone looking for information would likely have to rely mostly on unofficial channels like the black market.
“I will report this to the Head of the Investigation Team as well. If the Demon Realm opens, it will cause significant problems in many ways.”
“That is true. If it is someone the Black Dragon trusts, you may convey my story. There is nothing to it other than the fact that it has demon blood mixed in.”
“We will cooperate and investigate as secretly as possible.”
The trust Elencia showed the Black Dragon was by no means easy to earn.
The relationship built on this island was that important.
She was an indispensable presence for future affairs.
In other words, just as it had been in countless cycles, she was an indispensable colleague.
“Princess! They say the ship is starting its voyage immediately!”
While they were talking, Krembel rushed over in a panic.
It was the result of demands from startled nobles, tourists, and merchants who seemed ready to grab him by the collar.
“That is what they say. I never imagined they would return without staying for even a single day.”
Elencia let out a small sigh and spoke.
Noticing the slight hint of disappointment in her eyes, Hanbit brought up a plan.
“I will be stopping by the Kingdom of Livray soon. Let’s discuss the rest then.”
“What? That’s quite a long distance; will that be alright with you?”
With her eyes wide open, she asked a question.
Her voice was slightly raised in tone.
“I have a means of transportation. I will come to visit within three days at the earliest.”
“Three days… That’s not that far off.”
Elencia nodded, gauging the time.
Then, she looked up and smiled.
“I’ll be waiting. I hope to see you in the Kingdom of Livray.”
“Understood.”
After exchanging greetings, Elencia returned to the inn with her escort.
Hanbit, having left the still-noisy square, headed toward a quiet alley.
‘Let’s check the rewards.’
Sitting on a wooden barrel, he examined the message that had popped up.
There was only one thing he needed right now.
[You have obtained the Final Lucky Reward Box (Level 6).]
A box containing a special quest, other related quests, and even special rewards.
Hanbit opened his inventory and tore open the strangely well-packaged box.
Then, the message, tightly packed inside, poured out.
[Received 330,000,000 Gold.]
[Obtained Dark Opening Orb (Rank 9 – Heroic).]
[Obtained Black Heart (Rank 9 – Epic).]
[384 Stat Points added.]
[Experience increased by 512,000,000.]
[Level increased by 6.]
[6 Stat Points added.]
[Record Points are awarded for the first clear of Special Quests and Related Quests.]
[10,350 Record Points added.]
-?
-What is this… … .
-Is this for real?
-Info) It is much more than the Episode 7 clear reward.
-Why is this a private server? -If you do
n't like it, just copy them exactly.
-Still, isn't this a bit too much?
-The one who is too much is the Feria Island content designer.
-Fact) The mob levels were in the late 600s to 700s.
– The advance party that was banging their heads in Episode 8 almost went to hell. Lol.
The chat window exploded at the absurdly large rewards.
As one viewer said, it was a much larger amount than the clear rewards for Episode 7.
'Well, normally it would have been impossible.'
The Hellbow of the End, obtained by chance in a private area.
Getting this in hand completely changed the plan.
Originally, there was the option of abandoning the island without defeating the boss.
However, considering the situation across multiple playthroughs, keeping this place alive was more useful.
'I got these too, you know.'
[Dark Opening Orb]
Rank: 9
Grade: Heroic
Restriction: Level 500
Description: An orb imbued with mysterious energy. When used, it can forcibly open hidden spaces within its radius.
[Black Heart]
Rank: 9
Grade: Unique
Restriction: Total Stats 7,000
Description: The heart that constituted the true master of Feria Island. It seems like something strange would happen when used, but it appears difficult to handle properly due to the mixed evil energy.
-Wow.
-The restrictions seem a bit strange.
-How are you supposed to use that?
-Level 500?
-7000 stats seems even crazier. Lol
. -Selling.
-Not buying.
-Probably usable until the server shuts down;
The ambiguous content didn't register with the viewers.
This was because the restriction conditions were simply too absurd.
'What was my rank again?'
Hanbit, who had been looking at the chat, opened his character information window.
[Black Dragon-Lv.356]
[Title: None]
[Faction: Hardliners]
[Ranking: 401st]
Strength: 870(+609)
Agility
: 870(+609)
Intelligence: 870(+609) Stamina: 860(+602)
Remaining Stat Points: 0
Faction Points: 13,550
Record Points: 10,350
-…Huh?
-Yes?
-The stats are weird.
-Private Server ON
-The stats are almost 6000. Lol.
-Black Dragon is possible.
"-It's a relief the level didn't work out.
-We still have over 1,000 stats left.
-But we have 6,000 left?
-I've been playing for a year and my total is only 800… … .
-ㅠㅠ
'It really is short.'"
Even though they had undergone growth that defied common sense, they failed to meet the usage conditions for the two items.
However, there was one fact the viewers were unaware of.
[Record Keeper No. 55]
3. Become free from the equipping and usage conditions of all items.
(However, the performance drop due to stat differences remains, and the amount is minimized.) This
was one of the effects of a special title visible only to Hanbit.
With this, he could use any item.
Of course, since it involved changes in performance, some degree of judgment was required.
'The Orb is fine, and the Heart… I'll use it later anyway.'
The Orb of Darkness, which forcibly reveals hidden spaces.
Even if there were issues with its effect, this item would not hinder the achievement of its purpose.
And the Black Heart, to be used as an ingredient for the elixir, was sufficient to keep in possession for the time being.
Ding-
[Yajayeolmae has donated 5,000 won.]
[Heukryong, your Record Points are strange? According to community verification posts, 200 is the maximum.]
“Really?”
Hanbit was also puzzled by the content of the donation message that arrived out of nowhere.
After a moment of contemplation, he clicked on the "Record Points" text to examine the description.
[Record Points]
An indicator that gauges how much influence one has had on the flow of the world. They can be obtained by clearing specific quests, and more points are awarded to the first player to clear them. Additional details regarding Record Points will be revealed later.
The flow of the world.
It might seem abstract, but it was a highly intuitive indicator. After all,
there is bound to be a clear difference between trivial local matters and events capable of shaking the world.
In that sense, it would not be surprising if the special quests on Feria Island, which connect to the Demon Realm, were highly regarded.
“It seems there are differences in each quest. Well, for now, I’ll make sure to collect them.”
Rising to his feet, Hanbit leisurely headed toward the Adventurer’s Guild.
There, Kadon stood with a confident expression.
“Thank you for waiting a long time. This is a token of gratitude to Lord Black Dragon.”
A large wooden box lay on the floor in front of the reception desk.
It was filled with all kinds of gold and treasures.
“Due to the nature of the island, such high-value items are often used as currency. These are items so valuable that they would make any merchant’s eyes spin, so you have no need to worry.”
-Damn, there’s so much;
-Real gold and treasures, wow -Did
we become rich?
-Why "us"?
-The Black Dragon and the viewers are one.
-I acknowledge it.
The viewers reacted first to the treasure chest, which looked like something found in ancient ruins.
'They collected quite a lot.'
As if the direction had worked, there was a greater quantity and more valuable treasure gathered than in any previous episode.
Given that they were nobles and merchants who flaunted their luxury, it seemed they had properly paid the price for saving their lives.
They could obtain a considerable amount of gold if they exchanged it, but there was a specific use for it.
Hanbit, having collected the treasure chest, looked at Kadon and said,
“Good. You did a good job.”
“No problem! Thank you!”
He raised his voice when Hanbit patted his shoulder.
It was because witnessing such immense power firsthand had made the hierarchy even more distinct.
“I’m going now, so make sure you get ready.”
“Yes! I’ll definitely see you again!”
After saying goodbye, Hanbit left the guild immediately.
Now, if he used the Warp Crystal to move toward the Raven Kingdom… … .
“Wait!”
Just then, someone called out to stop Hanbit.
Turning his head, he saw a stranger running toward him.
'Kim Han-seop?'
A name tag was visible above the head of the approaching figure.
The name sounded familiar, as if I had seen it somewhere before, but I couldn't quite recall where.
“Who is it?”
“…You don’t know?”
“Who is it?”
“Challenge Dungeon! It’s Kim Han-seop, who used to be #1!”
“…Ah.”
-Kim Han-seop?
-It really is Kim Han-seop. Haha.
-You haven’t quit yet?
-You’ve lasted a while;
At those words, a memory suddenly came back to me.
The player who was #1 until Hanbit set the new record.
My memory was hazy because I hadn't even paid much attention to the weekly reward gold lately.
“What is it?”
“I’ve come to offer a deal.”
“A deal?”
Question arose at the sudden proposal.
He approached me and spoke in a low voice.
“I know something about the Seongche Faction’s plans for the occupied territory. I’ll sell you this information.”
