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chapter 46
West of Edlen’s noble district.
Avoiding people’s eyes, the four hid along a shadowed wall.
“That is Harpen’s mansion. One of those who follow Vares.”
Cowen said, staring at the building opposite.
A tightly shut main gate, sharp iron spikes lining the wall.
Two guards patrolled the visible front yard.
Hanbit checked the message he’d seen earlier.
[Main Quest #5: Infiltration]
You’ve learned more about Ria’s situation.
To reveal the truth and free her, you must find proof of Brook and Vares’s crimes.
Go to the workshop mentioned in Kamon’s notebook.
‘Kamon’s Workshop’ is sealed within a Sealing Stone kept in the mansion of the noble ‘Harpen.’
Objective: Infiltrate the mansion and steal the Sealing Stone.
Reward: 100,000 gold, 50,000 EXP, 5 stat points
*Current progress: 45 percent
The main quest specified stealing the Sealing Stone.
Normally, sealing stones were magic tools used on monsters or curses.
Using one to seal an entire building required extremely advanced techniques.
“There will be guards inside as well. Since it’s something Vares personally investigated, it wouldn’t be left unattended.”
Cowen warned of the danger.
“If Vares investigated it, does that mean he already checked the workshop?”
“No. For some reason, they couldn’t解除 the seal or destroy it. If Kamon prepared countermeasures, the lady’s ring should be the key.”
Very little was known about the sealing stone.
The assumption was that Kamon prepared it before his death.
Its structure was so complex that even multiple technicians couldn’t decipher it.
“I’ll go.”
Watching the situation, Ria stepped forward.
But Cowen immediately blocked her and shook his head.
“It’s too dangerous for you. I know the interior—I’ll go.”
“You can just tell me the location. I just need to retrieve the item.”
“Absolutely not.”
“I said I can do it!”
“No.”
-LOL
-Spear vs shield.
-But that shield is massive.
-Ria seems capable though.
-Yeah, she’d pull it off like a cat burglar.
Viewers sided with Ria.
In some ways, she was the best fit—but it was still dangerous.
“I’ll go.”
Hanbit stepped forward, standing between them.
From the start, he’d only considered himself going.
“What? You don’t trust me either?”
Ria pouted.
“It’s not about trust. You’re the most at risk here. If your face is seen even once, it’s over. I’m an outsider.”
“Well… yeah.”
Confronted with logic, Ria fell silent.
After thinking, Cowen spoke.
“Originally, I planned to wait for the guard rotation.”
“Even then, chaos would break out. And your build isn’t exactly common.”
“…I can’t argue with that.”
A person’s features weren’t limited to facial structure.
Cowen’s physique alone made him stand out in Edlen.
“So what’s your plan? Some clever trick?”
“It’s simple. Don’t let a disturbance happen.”
Hanbit removed his scabbard.
He tapped it in his palm and nodded.
“This should be enough.”
“…What do you plan to do with that?”
“Use it as a weapon.”
-……?
-Here we go again.
-Does it even deal damage?
-It’s a basic attack, stats still apply.
-Why not just kill them?
Though everyone was confused, the plan stood.
Hanbit adjusted his scabbard and walked forward calmly.
“I’ll be back.”
***
“Ugh, I’m gonna puke.”
“Told you to stop drinking so much.”
The front yard of Harpen’s mansion.
Two guards chatted near the main gate.
“So what? There’s nothing to do here anyway. Lord Harpen stays at his villa.”
“If something happens, you’re done for. There’s a rumor something important is hidden here.”
“What nonsense. Who’d rob a judge’s mansion? No one’s crazy enough.”
They were tasked with guarding the mansion, but rumors circulated.
Something hidden inside Judge Harpen’s estate.
Given the internal guards, it didn’t feel like mere gossip.
“My stomach hurts. I’m going to the bathroom.”
“You’re unbelievable.”
“I can’t do it here.”
The guard waved and walked behind the building.
“Ugh.”
Approaching the corner restroom, he shook his dizzy head.
And the moment he stepped inside—
Bam—!
A tremendous impact struck the back of his neck.
Slip—
His consciousness faded, eyes rolling back.
Hanbit caught his falling body and quietly laid him down.
-Instant.
-But wasn’t he going to the bathroom?
-Ah……
-R.I.P.
-Evil, Kim Black Dragon.
“Ah.”
Knocking someone out with a scabbard wasn’t easy.
Miss the point slightly, and it would fail.
Unfortunate for the guard—but unavoidable.
Hanbit bound him and moved him into the restroom.
One guard remained outside.
Diligently watching, he showed no openings.
Tap—
Clinging to the wall, Hanbit grabbed a window frame and climbed up.
He moved to a balcony above the guard’s head without making a sound.
“Why’s he taking so long?”
The guard complained, still facing forward.
“Tch.”
Annoyed, he turned slightly toward the restroom.
At that moment, a shadow fell over his head.
“Huh?”
Bam—!
The scabbard struck as he turned.
Before he could resist, he lost consciousness.
Hanbit caught him and bound him behind a shadowed pillar.
Now only the interior guards remained.
Slip—
Moving along the opposite wall, Hanbit entered through an open window.
He knew the mansion layout and guard routes vividly.
Creeak—
Opening a door into the corridor, he moved toward the central hall.
A guard yawned in front of a closed door.
Sssh—
Hanbit approached silently from behind.
Gripping both ends of the scabbard, he struck.
“Ghk!”
The guard thrashed as his neck was suddenly constricted.
Hanbit dragged him toward the stairs.
Thud— thud—
The guard’s feet slammed against the floor as he struggled for air.
“What was that?”
A guard on the second floor noticed the noise.
Crack—!
Hearing footsteps, Hanbit snapped the guard unconscious.
He then hid by clinging to the stair railing.
“Peter?”
The descending guard spotted his fallen comrade.
“An intruder…!”
He raised his spear and looked down the stairs.
At that moment, Hanbit leapt up.
Bam—!
The scabbard struck his neck squarely.
The guard collapsed instantly.
-One-shot one-kill.
-Aim is insane.
-Scabbard meta viable?
-We can’t do that.
Viewers were stunned at how smoothly it went.
‘One left.’
Five guards total.
Four were unconscious—only the knight guarding the second-floor room remained.
“What’s going on!”
A shout rang from above.
The clanking armor was unmistakable.
The cautious knight wore full plate armor.
This one needed to be neutralized properly.
Whoosh—
Wind wrapped around the scabbard, spinning along its form.
He couldn’t fully use spirit power—but it was enough.
“Is anyone there! Answer!”
The knight rushed down the stairs, sword in hand.
Hidden in his blind spot, Hanbit measured the distance by sound.
The moment the knight stepped—
Wham—!
The wind-imbued scabbard swung upward.
Clang—!
“Ugh!”
The strike hit the joint beneath the helmet.
The precise blow shattered the locking mechanism.
Crunch—!
The helmet tore away from the armor.
Hanbit immediately dove in, circling behind.
Leaping lightly, he wrapped both arms around the knight’s neck.
“Ghk—!”
The knight struggled desperately.
But Hanbit followed through.
Crack—!
With a sharp snap, the neck twisted.
The knight’s limbs went limp instantly.
-Assassination damn.
-Experience shows.
-New pattern lol.
-Nesto guild would love this.
-No, go back.
Leaving the fallen knight, Hanbit entered the inner room.
In the corner sat a small box.
Inside was a uniquely shaped red stone.
[Modified Sealing Stone]
Rank: 4
Grade: Heroic
Description: A special sealing stone modified with dwarven technology. Kamon’s workshop space is sealed within it. A special item is required to解除 it.
The item message was clear.
Picking it up, Hanbit jumped straight out the window.
Ding—
[Main Quest #5 has been completed.]
