chapter 24
024.
Pioneer Gantrion.
Early humans did not recognize his achievements.
There were more cases of pointing fingers as reckless and ignorant fools.
Even before Fort Leode was considered a forbidden territory, he pioneered the phantom forest.
It was after he died that he was called a hero.
It was because he was the only one who had been able to pioneer the depths of Fort Leode.
Gantrion’s ‘Hwansurim experience’ was recognized as a feat close to a hero.
Even now, it was treated as a bible for those who wanted to pioneer the Hwansu Forest.
‘And yet, the hero is not properly treated.’
I recalled the information about the hero to be bound this time.
His tomb is at the beginning of the Hwansoorim.
But it was a difficult situation to manage.
“Gantrion-nim’s sanctuary is your destination?”
Bella said with her eyes wide open.
“I know that at some point, it disappeared as if only the space with the sanctuary was cut out. That’s why I hired you.”
“Did you mean that the blue light I saw was a milestone?”
That was what I said when I hired Bella.
They were forcibly moved to the fantasy realm through the blue light and passageway created by the concentration of magical energy of the phantom forest.
The Sanctuary of Gantrion is probably also there.
“You have to touch the blue light.”
“You don’t mean to go missing amicably, do you?”
“As I said before, you won’t be in any danger.”
“Ugh, I’m anxious.”
It’s a way to experience something you’ve never experienced before.
I was just trembling with anxiety.
I only heard it as a setting, but it was the first time I went to experience it myself.
‘There is no answer if things don’t go according to the settings.’
I swallowed my weak anxiety and looked at Bella, who was leading the way.
Thanks to her, the trouble of having to go through the beginning was saved.
“Can I just ask you a question?”
“Are these questions necessary for directions?”
“that… no.”
“Then don’t do it.”
From now on, it was time to focus on looking around rather than talking.
Nothing is on the map, and contact is far away.
When I zoomed out the map moderately, I saw a blue dot.
If you don’t have it now, you’re a lost friend.
The journey was comfortable because he continued to give subtle help.
It is doubtful whether the contact will be able to follow to the fantasy realm.
If I miss it once, I won’t be able to come, so I should make an appointment in advance.
‘I’ll take care of myself.’
I stopped thinking about him and looked around.
The entrance to the geum-yeok doesn’t seem worth the name.
The green vegetation sways in the gentle breeze.
It was a very peaceful forest.
Although that thought was terribly broken after a few hours.
“Back off.”
“yes?”
“A monster is approaching.”
“There’s no way you can come out here? It’s a place known for being a safe road, but why… .”
“For the reason, only the monsters coming will know.”
I put Bella behind me and put the zombie in front.
They are ostensibly a group of followers following Me.
Being conscious of the contacts, it was comfortable to induce them in a way that twisted them one by one.
“In line formation.”
Commands sent by the will were spoken in voice.
Feeling that the way to show off is really tiring.
I saw a monster popping out of the bush.
Hey, the Jinan effect is certain.
They all look slow.
It’s like watching a slow video.
Since it was a blessing series that did not consume mana, it was only necessary to adjust it well.
Seeing this makes me feel free.
That composure led to an excellent response.
Fufufufu!
When the zombies stretched out their spears, the monsters were stitched up.
It is a sight that seems to be sucked in through the window.
It was a phenomenon that occurred while twisting the trajectory of the spears one by one.
“wow… .”
Leaving Bella blankly exclaiming in exclamation behind her.
I checked the monster that ran into it.
‘Jumpiroo came out.’
It’s a monster that lives at the beginning.
However, it was not a belligerent entity enough to attack first.
It is a monster that knows how to avoid it.
‘I don’t feel the dark magic.’
I don’t think it’s the work of the black magician who is here.
Another reason would be the structure of the food chain of monsters.
“The parent must have taken over the nest.”
Bella muttered, thinking the same thing as me.
as she said
Can the monsters who were pushed out of their own territory see anything?
They probably saw us as an obstacle to securing new territories.
“Is that parent entity nearby?”
“There won’t be.”
I looked at the map and gave my confirmation.
There is nothing to catch.
They seemed to have come all the way here from quite a distance.
That would mean that the area occupied by the parent entity is quite large.
“By the way, Locke’s escorts are very capable. Jeompiru is a monster that is strong enough to be at the end of the lower class, but to kill it in one blow.”
“It’s an easy opponent if you use the enemy’s strength against them.”
It is a facial expression that says that such technique is difficult.
went on ignoring
Block the higher entity or whatever.
I was confident that I could organize it in the brain light surgery line.
“Should we camp here tonight?”
Looking around the darkened surroundings, Bella wiped away the sweat.
The attack of new monsters did not happen.
I felt like I had to spend the day here, securing only the safety of the surroundings.
oh wow, that’s hard
Guys, pitch a tent.
The zombies moved in perfect order according to the orders sent inside.
Bella admired the collective action that fit perfectly.
“Crazy, really… .”
Is it surprising that he was good at chores despite lacking in combat?
Hey, don’t you wipe your saliva and admire it?
***
Since it was a filthy wide forest, it took several days to move.
In the meantime, there were more than five types of monsters he had dealt with.
The number of killed was in the hundreds.
“What is the real situation? Maybe it’s because I’ve been here for a long time. The forest has changed so much. Sorry for not guiding you to a safe path.”
“You don’t have to be sorry.”
All I need is an aisle location and an unobtrusive guide.
The danger of the monster was within the assumption.
“How much is left now?”
“Soon. Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Locke. You too.”
The zombies silently nodded.
It was disgusting to see him clench his chin and chatter.
“Oh, I didn’t do anything. hahahaha, but compliments feel good. thank you.”
what conversation are you having
Having a pleasant conversation with the zombie, she moved between the rocks.
I saw a blue light from over here.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t see it when you arrive.
The passage was deactivated, so activating it was enough.
“Here it is!”
At Bella’s cry, I cleared the grass that blocked my way.
There was no blue light visible in the vast space in front of me.
Instead, there were blue dots on the map.
The side of Bella, indicated by the green dot.
But nothing is visible.
In other words, something was not on the ground.
“It’s dangerous, so come here.”
“yes?”
“You don’t say it twice.”
I took out an axe.
The floor began to shake in line with the blue dot that gradually turned red.
Bella also hurriedly came this way, probably feeling something unusual.
“What, what is it?”
“It’s in the basement.”
“Are you a monster?”
I don’t know.
I guess I’ll find out now if it’s a monster or a monster.
Kwaaang!
The ground exploded with an explosion.
Degrease also seemed to have protruded, but what appeared was not an entity that made its nest underground.
‘Why is Burtalif coming out of the basement?’
It’s a high-level monster.
An entity that even low-ranking warriors struggle with.
The main stage would be on the ground, but what would happen?
‘wait for a sec.’
Now I see that there is not a single point marked on the map.
It was only that they overlapped and were not visible, and the culprit was finally revealed.
Wow!
Throws away a dead Brutalif like a toy.
A mound of dirt flows down the hard outer shell.
Beyond, red eyes stared at me.
When I used Overpower to respond, the guy shuddered.
I thought the superlative would not work, but it does.
Keep it firmly in mind as it is valuable information.
I glared at the guy blocking the way to my destination.
An object that has driven the monsters at the beginning to the outskirts and occupied a new nest.
It was obvious that this guy was the culprit.
“Kyaaagh! is it a dream is it a dream? It’s a dream! Why is Garpados, who is said to be in the depths, here!”
Bella screamed a beat late.
A reaction like hers was normal.
Because he was a monster that existed in the depths, not the beginning.
Not many people will see it.
Most of you probably know it through Gantrion’s Diary of Forest.
Of course I know the details.
I also remembered my weaknesses because I had read through the setting book.
‘That’s why I said there’s a magic core between the eyebrows.’
I came up with an answer with my mental strength.
Bella was already on the verge of fainting.
It was because of the momentum of Garpados.
“Keuk, kkeukreuk… .”
What is it?
foaming up and collapsing
Is the contact information okay?
I made a zombie and put it down well.
What is needed now is not the undead.
Because they can’t quite end his breath.
I approached the one in the form of a giant snake.
Shura… .
It flicks its tongue and catches me.
Untime was used in an immediate situation.
It seemed that he was unaware of the arcane magic dwelling in his body.
I activated the artifact while watching the guy getting weaker in real time.
The beginning was a symbol of resistance.
An advanced spell that raises all resistance is applied to the body.
After that, I used all three sets of artifacts obtained from Glaven.
As a result, when the artifacts that had exhausted all counts lost their power, Garpados moved.
Whoa!
The air explodes like a leather drum.
His gigantic body, which reached several tens of meters, was not constrained by the power of magic.
My eyes clearly caught the rush of the guy who had instantaneously exceeded the speed of sound.
fast.
Then it was enough to strengthen the power of Jinan.
‘I can see it now.’
It looked like it needed to stop.
Long-term wars are poisonous to me anyway.
unconditional blow. Not twice or three times.
I had to smash the middle of my forehead in one blow.
Kuduk!
The bones of the hand holding the handle interlocked.
If I have been strengthened to this extent, I should be able to endure it to some extent.
‘Degrease, appear on his left and right.’
All preparations were completed at the speed of thought beyond the speed of sound.
When Garpados was right in front of me, degris and my ax were stunned by lightning.
Rumble.
The faint sound of the electric discharge quickly became so intense that it hit my ears.
the world turns white
The momentary stiffness of Garpados created by Degris’ thunderbolt.
I used the storm sword without missing the gap.
Wow!
A storm filled with bright yellow current pierced its jaws.
The smell of burning meat is nasty.
The smell of evaporated blood wafted through his nose as if it were going to crook.
Still, I can’t be careless.
The map was still showing a red dot.
‘The Scourge.’
Amplified the summoned Scourge.
The one condensed like a spring dug into Garpados’ mouth.
Tinnitus is heard from the explosion that erupted soon after.
Still, the guy didn’t die.
According to the setting, it is a tough opponent.
I stomped my feet to finish.
thud!
Aftershocks. The number of uses of an artifact that can only be used twice has been deducted.
Garpados’ stance collapsed due to the shaking that started.
Starting with the torso, the head hits the floor.
Now the eyes are aligned.
I swung the ax at that guy’s forehead.
Cracks in scales that were cracked and widened by mighty thunderbolts and physical force.
Kwakjik!
The ax blade dug between them brought death.
“Whoa.”
I let out the breath I had been holding back and estimated the resources I had used.
Five artifacts. A load of flesh due to the storm sword.
Against the highest level, this was enough business.
‘Still, I have to make up for the damage.’
I stood in front of the dead man’s forehead.
I was a little excited at the thought of obtaining the magic core and bones of the highest level monster.