Volume 18

Chapter 1 : Ahreupen Empires Sealed Memories

Ahreupens seal!, Weed obtained the seal that the Ahreupen Emperor, one of the master sculptors, had
created as a reward for the quest. The first emperor to create a unified empire in the Continen t of
Versailles.
The Seal of the Ahreupen Empire!
Weed wiped away the small tears in his eyes. Rather than the tears that he usually had when he was
yawning, these were tears of joy.
They say heaven helps those who help themselves. The words hold true to their meaning. I did not think I
would get a reward this good.
It was one of the few century old antiques to have appeared from the Continent of Versailles.
The Ahreupen Imperial Seal had more than one option on it, it was a coveted item that anyone would want
to get their hands on.
It took so much work and its still not in a complete state
As of now, the sculpture was at least a hundred times more valuable than jewelry.
Everyone wanted sacred items that had magical properties. He managed to repair the Ahreupen Seal to a
nearly perfect condition so now its true power will be revealed.
Ttiring!
- The Ahreupen Empire appreciated buildings from the Classical Era.As a sculptor and the owner of
this province, you can now construct buildings from the Classical Era. Buildings from the Classical
Era were known to be very solemn and elegant, as well as big enough to accommodate large
populations. The construction costs are very high but they give an effect of increasing fertility.

-You can now build special buildings.

Imperial Palace of the Ahreupen EmpireAt least 8 million gold in construction costs.
Only one can be constructed on the entire continent.
Political influence extends to the whole continent.
Loyalty and morale of knights will soar.
Reduces the likelihood of betrayal from the nobility.
It has a lot of maids.
You will need a very large territory to construct.
If the Imperial Palace is constructed on farmland, then discontent from the civilians will increase
dramatically.
Has a special effect over the city:
Increases the likelihood of wandering knights to pledge their loyalty.
Diplomatic effects.

He had gotten the skill Sculptural Memories from the quest. He could see the historical buildings of the
Classical Era and build them. He was not expecting such a reward. Weed did not think about building this
at all. It even had a cost to hire workers to pull weeds out of the castle gardens.

Large ColosseumAt least 300 thousand gold in construction costs.

A place for gladiators.
Watching the fierce battles will relieve the stress of the citizens.
Admission will increase the citys revenue.
The Lords reputation will increase when built.
The Colosseum will create a lot of brave gladiators.
Special Effects:
Gladiators will come to test their strength.
Rapidly increase the training of soldiers.

Rock FortAt least 500 thousand gold in construction costs.

Can serve as a citadel for the city.
Can be build in mountains and high cliffs.
Has essential shops and housing for soldiers.
Depending on the terrain, a number of blessings can be granted and it can be used as an outpost
against monster raids.
The number of quests available to fight against monsters increase significantly and materials
gathered from monsters will become available on the market.
If the fort falls, then the Lords reliability to provide the residents safety drops sharply.
Special Effects:
Expansion of territory.

Special Ahreupen Grainery.At least 40 thousand gold in construction costs.

This is a very special building.
A very large building towering towards the sky!
The Ahreupen Empire created multiple layers inside the grainery to store large amounts of grain.
Can store large amounts of grain, alcohol, and fruit underground for very long periods of time.
Reduces the number of starving residents and stabilizes the price of food.
Residents will not need to worry about food and children like to look at the large granaries.
When the continent was united under the Ahreupen Empire, this was the most essential building for
safety, fertility, and the economy.
City wide festivals can be triggered.
Special Effects:
Neighboring residents will immigrate because they will not need to worry about starving.

Mysterious Fairy PondConstruction Cost: 1000 gold

A small, quiet natural ponds with clear water is a favorite for Fairies. It is difficult to find a place to
build it. Once the pond is built, then fairies will come to play around. In most cases the fairies will not
pull malicious pranks. The Fairy Queen may present unexpected gifts.
Special Effects:
Increase nature affinity and mysterious events may occur.

Ahreupen HousesConstruction Costs: 2000 gold.

A four story building made out of stone. Sturdy and does not break easily. These middle class
houses can house many generations of residents together. It will become more popular if built next
to a lake or a river. Increases public security and the satisfaction of the residents.
Special Effects:
Increase the resistance to natural disaster and reduces damaging to the structure.

Sculptors Cave ComplexAt least 30 thousand gold in construction costs.

A place for sculptors to gather and learn new sculpting techniques.

Helps to develops the citys culture.

Castle RuinsAt least 70 thousand in construction costs.

To build this structure the citys culture, art, and technology must be evenly developed.
A special building from the Ahreupen Empire that spirits live in.
Spirits like to play tricks on young children.
Spirits can not be caught.
Spirits reduce the number of children attacked by monsters.
This building increases the development of magic.

Ahruepen Merchant CenterAt least 25 thousand gold to construct.

The Ahreuepn Empire preferred artists and merchants.
Independent free traders can rest here.
Built in places with good public security so their wagons can be stored here.
It is possible to increase bargaining skills and the movement speed of wagons for a few days after
resting here.

Tilted Leaning TowerAt least 150 thousand gold in construction costs.

Questions will be raised as to the nature of the Leaning Tower
Raises elemental affinity with mages.
Special Effects: Raises elemental affinity based on the nature of the surrounding area.

Leather Production Center.At least 1200 gold in construction costs.

This place will sell leather and leather products.
There were as many as 300 buildings from the Ahreupen Empire that raised military, economics, or
education. They required large amounts of money and stone by default as well as some needed jewelry
and other precious metals.
Seeing as the large amount of materials that were required for construction, Weed as the Lord thought that
they didnt have much value because the levels of technology, culture, and economy were low. That meant
the construction would be mediocre.
The Ahreupen Empire Imperial Palace required a monstrous amount of precious metals.
Weed looked through the list again.
- The Ahreupen Empire gathered information on blacksmithing skills to make weapons and armors.
The Ahreupen Empire was in a ceaseless war of conquest.They had to fight humans for territory
and hunt large monsters.
Despite their low skill levels, the Ahreupen Empire used padded leather to make heavy weight, high
defense armors.
You can now make clothing and armor from the Imperial Knights and Guard.

-You have acquired the sewing skills of Ahreupen Empire clothing.Clothing such as the wizard
robes, royal clothing, the imperial chef, the palace maid, and a variety of other clothing.

-There are still things unknown to the Sculptural Memories skill because the Seal of the Emperor
could not be read completely. There are still parts of the sculpture that is damaged that require
restoration.
It was true that hard work cultivated art!
Since Weed learned the Sculptural Memories skill, he could not earn more money.
He had learned the sewing methods for a large number of different types of equipment for his Sewing skill.
Weed had a twisted smile.
Ah..to think that in this world that you can achieve things without having to give up on life.
You could not go wrong living a life of hard work!
The Seal of the Emperor was a very old historical item so there were still things unknown about it. Even
so, he still managed to get a way to earn a wide variety of income.
That much was going to be obvious!
Kuheuheuheu!
A crazed laugh came from Weeds mouth.
Even more than the laugh when he found a sword or armor from hunting!
If its this much then its going to be much better than the Demon Sword or the Ancient Shield.
That is what came out when he finished his calculations.
For such a treasure to come to a sculptor was like a lifeline to increase the art stat.
However, somewhere along the line, the Ahreupen Kingdom collapsed.
He needed to restore the rest of the sculpture if he wanted to read the remaining memories.
Weeds Sculpture Repair skill was significantly low since he hardly repaired sculptures!
I need to break a few sculptures and repair them.
He needed to raise his skill to finish the S rank quest but he expected a good reward.
Well, I better go.
The old mercenary that was with Weed finally left. In the River of Wailing, he drunk a lot of expensive
alcohol. He would even sing while he drank. It was hard taking care of him and now he was finally gone.
He had gotten the Imperial Seal from the mercenary. Now the mercenary was going back.
Weeds eyes became sharp.
It was tough to obtain.
Of course it was going to be difficult to contact the mercenary now. He could just check up on him some
other time of course. Weed grasped both of the old mercenarys hands.
It was an honor. So its goodbye until we meet again? Try not to eat or drink too much. Heres some
snacks you can eat.
He was pretending like it was a regretful parting that was both tender and heartwarming.
Im sorry to burden you, be sure to take care of yourself now old man.
Not at all, it was a good experience.
I better hurry back to the kingdom.
Send me a letter sometime. Theres still a lot of things about my life as a mercenary I havent told you
about.
The story of the mercenarys life was surprisingly accurate. It was a realistic look at the history of the
Continent of Versailles and a lot of it was connected to Weeds quest.
Huhuhu.
The mercenary was comfortable so he chuckled.
It was a little bit of intimacy he got from talking with the old mercenary.
They got to know each other to some extent.
Come by my place sometime, youll always be welcome. Im going now.
Next time, Ill let you meet my nephew.
Weed looked around after the mercenary left.

Around the River of Wailing were the tribes that fought against the Embinyu Denomination.
Turn in the quest!
He collected his rewards so he could return to Morata.
Weed had the reputation as the best sculptor in the entire Continent of Versailles.
So he understood wanting to hide the sculptures he had made in the past.
Wyvern. Im disappointed that I didnt make them correctly.
He hurriedly made them to get them in time for the fight against the Undying Legion. He had undoubtedly
brought them to life one after another.
Still, I sculpted them myself
There was a lot to be desire of the Wyverns from Weed.
They were the first sculptures that Weed had given life to.
They had a sharp angular face so they had a lot of wind resistance.
Nevertheless, they were had a strong pride and they would follow his commands but they were arrogant.
Hey, what do you think?
Where is the master?
Gone. Were completely free!
The Wyverns would seem like theyre betraying Weed, so he needed to teach them. Since he gave them
life first, they had a duty as the eldest. There was a time to play and eat to get fat, but in the north they
were now hunting and growing faithfully. Weed summoned them at the mountain to go back to Morata. The
six wyverns lined up side by side and they looked like they just had a bath since they were glistening .
Heyhow are you?
Weed said in an apologetic tone.
He usually mobilized them for war so he didnt think about them that much.
Master we have been well.
Happy.
Unfortunately we could not see the master as often as we would want.
Gyarurururuek.
He went ahead and rubbed Wah-1s face.
While he was doing so he could hear in on the Wyverns secret conversation.
Whys he being so nice to us?
Theres got to be a catch
Be careful.
Weed continue to stroke Wah-1s face.
Guys. Its good to see you guys after so long.
Weed was speaking gently now.
I wanted to see your faces for such a long time.

The Wyverns remained silent.

Weed allowed them to spread their wings and enjoy flying around in the sky in his presence. Then Weed
followed up with.
You guys seem a little weak. I got some good food while I was hunting that you guys can try.
The King Hydra and the Imugi meat that he was saving!
He split it up between the Wyverns the Geumini.
I love you master.
Thank you.
Wagu wagu.
The Wyverns ravenously tore through the meat with their mouths.
Geumini gracefully took out a small knife to slice it up and eat it.

After eating such delicious food, there was not part of the Wyverns that wasnt satisfied. It was like a child
that was proud of its parents.
A few days ago we took down a bear centaur.
Bear centaur?
It was far away from Morata. We ate them. I wanted master to have a taste too.
That meant that they were a humanoid species.
Even with expeditions, there was a large part of the north that was not detail and only known roughly.
There were many such places.
There were stories about these places too.
How strong are you now?
Level 376.
The Wyverns were over level 370.
When Weed gave life to them, they were only level 300 since they were only fin e pieces.
It was Geuminis turn after his meal.
Master!
Geumini was more difficult for Weed.
That was because he felt it was a waste to make him out of gold.
I would like to thank you for the delicious meal.
He was hungry and Weed was being nice today.
Geumini was very shy but he had excellent combat skills.
He could run fast and wield swords in both hands.
Weak monsters would be slain instantly and he worked well on top of the wyverns with his bow shooting
arrows with archery.
A sculptural masterpiece!
He was made with a 20% bonus to his level so he was an elite at level 420.
It was the first superior statue that the had given life to.
Rover and Phoenix that he had made from rock were barely level 400.
Master, I have passed my goal of level 446.
Thats good, you put in a lot of effort.
While the Wyverns were out playing, Geumini went in dungeons alone and hunted. He did not take breaks
so that he could help Weed how had given him life.
I went to hunt the monsters in the mine when you were gone.
The abandoned mines nearby Morata!
Since Weed did not develop the mines, they became monster lairs. Geumini hunted the monsters and then
mined for minerals with a pickaxe.
Since he had ownership of the minerals, it went into the storage. Weed could use it to build buildings or as
minerals to make items.
I learned a new skill. Golgolgol.
Ohhh.
Weed thought it was worth raising one of his own to be like this.
To think that Geumini would be this praiseworthy?
Its too bad since all a sculptor would need is a hundred guys like Geumini.
Mining skills were very useful to the economy.
Mineral discovery and pickaxe skills were useful skills.
What is the skill?
Master do not be surprise, it is magic.
Magic!
Geumini had high intellect.

Since he was made using blacksmith skills there were the properties of fire, water, and metal.
The other things werent bad but he was thrilled that he was able to learn magic.
Well done Geumini, but let me check what kind of magic that you got. Geumini skill window!
Weed was able to access the skill windows of the sculptures he made.
Beginner Level 9 Sword Mastery (26%): Sword wielding skills. The higher the level, the stronger the
power.Intermediate Level 7 Archery (88%): Has long range and increases the accuracy of arrows.
You can reload quickly.
Intermediate Level 4 Fire Control Mastery (16%): Can create fire. The power is unlimited but too
much heat will dissolve the body.
Level 3 Fluid Conversion (15%) Can use heat to liquefy the body. Useful for repairing the body.
However, some parts of the body may be lost permanently.
Geumini had ingenious skill with archery and sword-fighting. As he expected, magic skills had appeared!
Beginner Level 6 Jewelry Destruction Magic (69%): Can draw out the magic potential power of
jewelry. The magic power depends on the casters ability and the value of the jewel. Magic consume
a certain amount of jewelry every time.
Jewelry magic power.
It was a more comprehensive power than magic since its casting speed was extremely fast.
There was the decisive disadvantage of consuming jewelry.
Geumini was level 446 and he had high physical stats like strength and agility as well as wisdom and
intellect. He had high potential as a wizard. He had developed an ability to use magic using his own bodys
characteristics.
It was a very luxurious skill that defined him!
It was a skill that was suitable for Geumini, who was worth 17 thousand gold.
Do not use it.
What? Golgolgol.
You can use this skill or Fluid Conversion in the future. But if you do Ill melt you down into gold.
If he was melted down he could not use any skills. That meant the only thing he was good for was to be
sold.
Master.
Geumini couldnt help but lament.
Geumini had the appearance of a bright and handsome young man, which was pretty impressive but not to
Weed. Weed thought that the golden age of youth was in high school where young girls with money would
eat tteokbokki, a spicy rice cake. Weed ignored Geumini.
Wah-1 came out and took one step forwards.
Of course he was doing something other than defending his younger sibling Geumini.
Master.
Yea.
The situation in town is alarming.
Then Weeds voice became serious.
What is it?
While hunting in Morata, the Wyverns scouted their surroundings.
Weed had invested a lot of money, 300 thousand gold, in Morata as well as making a lot of sculptures. The
Church of Freya had been appointed for a duration but that was not a reason to let the pressure off. They
scouted the surrounding area because they could not simply rely on the Paladin s of Freya.
The quarry near the town has been getting more crowded recently.
Wah-1 began to explain.
It was hard for them to understand what was going on because of their age.

But Weed could understand.

It appears that theres a large increase in soldiers.
The construction of barracks and the conscription of soldiers.
There were not many residents near Morata. Immigrants would come to settle up in the north but not in
such large numbers. Mercenaries and other conscripted units were a different story. Th ere was a lot less
prey to hunt because there were a large number of people that had to hunt nearby.

Chapter 2
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
A Man's Journey
Ahn Hyundo said.
Who will go with the youngest?
Ahn Hyundo was trying to get someone to go.
When he was young, he had wandered through many countries. He had spent a lot of his life traveling
throughout foreign countries.
The atmosphere of the meeting was rather good because they was going to meet women in Royal Road.
The masters knew but they kept silent.
In the course of mastering the sword, they had traveled around to learn about the world.
It was disadvantageous to be the first one to speak so they all remained silent.
They just remained in their sitting position with their strong chests and wide shoulders.
Their kept glancing at each other as if they were begging.
Ahn Hyundo looked into the eyes of each of the instructors.
Chung Il Hoon looked like he was a stoic person but he had generous and benevolent qualities.
He was extremely competent and the best disciple to further develop the dojo.
If he goes then the amount of work is going to increase around here.
Ahn Hyundo thought that it was a better idea to have the instructors teach. He did not want to remove
them and waste precious time that was needed to operate the dojo.
He wanted to see the woman that he met recently in Royal Road and go to the beach again.
It shouldnt be him either.
He quickly decided against having the fourth instructor go.
Roi Lee was the youngest of the instructors and had many prominent accomplishments in the way of the
sword. Royal Roads virtual reality was as expected.
It was the thing that they were looking for in order to gauge their development.
The willingness to fight, the feelings of weakness within themselves, or learning the way of the sword.
They had lived by the sword and the world of Royal Road was formidable.
A world of magic.
A moment of carelessness will lead to a surprise attack from a horde of monsters in the night.
They could face a number of challenges in Royal Road and revive shortly after suffering the despair of
failure. It was a place where they could they could train their determination through struggles.
Sang Bom has a lot to do.
Ma Sang Bom spent most of his time training the other practitioners so having him gone would be a large
obstacle to the dojo.
Jong Bom Ah.
Yes Master!

This time you will take the youngest.

Okay.
That concluded the discussion in the dojo.
The mission was entrusted to one of the Geomchis.
***
The plane tickets have already been obtained and the rest will be provided at the location. It should
sufficient for the trip.
When do I start?
Tomorrow.
What should I say to the youngest?
No need to tell him the truth, just be moderate and tell him its going to be Jeju Island.
I will be going!
The Virtual Reality Department was famous for the challenges that they issue every year during vac ation.
He was not aware of this fact. Lee Hyun was busy with his semester finals for his major. Lee Hyun solved
the problems furiously.
This is the third time. Thats a problem. The subject of the thesis on Royal Road that was written by a
professor..
Aside from the subject, he did not even remember the name of the professor.
Many professors from Korea University had published several papers on Unicorn Corporation, but the
thing that mattered was not the names but the content. The people that could remembe r that part could
easily solved the problem.
I dont know this. Its been three times with the other two I couldnt answer.
He did not spend much time answering.
His answer was very short and it only accurately explained as much as necessary.
Lee Hyun told himself.
I didnt do any of the assignments but I have good attendance. Its not going to be bad since I impressed
the professors during the MT so I must not get an F in this class!
Satisfactory enough to not receive an academic warning.
The plan was even if the grade was bad, as long as it was not an F he wouldnt need to retake the class.
I only need to graduate.
That was the purpose that was placing him in a difficult situation!
Lee Hyun solved the test questions within the time limit.
It was the last major test and then there would be vacation.
For students, summer vacation was more than two months long.
In that time, Im only going to be doing a single thing!
He was going to play Royal Road earnestly to level up.
Lee Hyun put his writing utensils into his cheap backpack.
Then the classroom door open and Professor Ju Jong Hoon came in with his assistant.
The assistant was bringing in a lot of equipment, most of which were digital camcorders.
They were equipment that were used to shoot scenes to save as a movie!
With the development of digital media devices, the memory could record up to ten days of footage.
Professor Ju Jong Hoon walked onto the podium and said.
Its time for this years summer vacation homework.
The students looked pedantic since they were looking forward to summer vacation after the final test.
Oh, what a bother.
Another challenge? Is it going to be a challenge on some complex mathematical formula, or something
like releasing something out of some sort of engine using physics?
A lot of the students began to voice their concerns.

Lee Hyun began to worry.

An unexpected challenge has appeared.
He didnt do any assignments that were for the class. However, this assignment seemed to be
extraordinarily different from the rest.
Professor Ju Jong Hoon began to demonstrate how to use the camcorder.
You know that in order to create a cool virtual reality you need to have to know what it is like to live in
reality right? This years challenge is to record with the camcorders how yo ur life is during the holidays.
You can go to the swimming pool, find a part time job, travel. Anything is fine. Be sure to record with your
camcorders during your vacation.

The lecture room became dead quite.

Lee Hyun noticed after a few moments.
Do you really not care?
The students began to guess at what Professor Ju Jong Hoon was indicating.
In order for you to know each other more, the department decided this summer vacation challenge to be
required this time. You enrollment of classes for your major will be canceled should you not complete it.
In order to graduate safely, this challenge had to be completed!
It was a very, very difficult task.
Other than going to the dojo to keep up his physical strength, Lee Hyun did not think of doing anythin g
else outside of Royal Road.
The people around him quickly began to talk to each other.
My family is planning to go to Phuketso I could record there.
Were planning on going to the South Sea Resort to rest.
I was planning on taking a modeling class so I could take it there.
The students were already planning how they were going to spend their summer vacation. As a first year
college student at the age of 20, they would not spend their first summer vacation poorly.
Then it was time for the long awaited vacation!
***
Weed felt like a baby chicken that was going to be fried.
The break that I was waiting for is finally here.
He did not need any fancy vacations.
He was going to spend his time on the Continent of Versailles to raise his level and skill m asteries while
exploring.
I was going to restore the rest of the seals
In order to repair the Ahreupen Imperial Seal he needed to increase his skills. He needed to create
masterpieces and deliberately destroy them so he can repair them.
It was a difficult skill to train since it required accurate memory and skill!
Weed had to devote his time to creating fine pieces.
I have to gradually break it and fix them little by little.
Restore Sculpture skill was considered a subskill. Even though it was cumberso me, the skill level would
grow quickly. Weeds goal was the intermediate level.
By then I should be able to repair the Ahreupen Seal. But
Weed had an uneasy feeling in his chest and could not concentrate on his work to repair sculptures. Since
it was a quest from the church about the lost artifact there was little chance of others ruining it. He had
attempted to repair it once but it did not work.
Yesterday, in town, when I was on the bus there was there a guy that was scratching a lottery ticket? Of
course not. It was the guy in the bathroom with a button up jacket with a fire designed on it
Then he suddenly had a good idea!

Come to think of it, its almost time for the Church of Freyas protection to end isnt it?
Since it was going to be a few years it was supposed to feel very long, but it was only 4 months in reality.
Ill have to take a look.military status.
Weed opened an information window.
Military Force of Morata Province
Beginner Knights: 10Average Level: 219
Soldiers: 1187
Average level: 45
Loyalty: 98%
Training: 79%
The level of knights is very low. Strict discipline is needed to keep knights from leaving. Moratas soldiers have
high loyalty but, with the exception of a few soldiers, their level is poor and they must seek the help of the
police and vigilantes.
There are no siege weapons.
City Walls are in perfect condition.
The promised period of protection from the Church of Freya ends in five days.
In just five more days, the protection from the Church of Freya would expire. Becau se of his public
contribution, Weed was able to meet with Alveron.
I would like to meet with His Majesty the Pope Candidate.
There were times that called for proper respect. He had significant intimacy with Alveron from the quests
he had completed. To him, Alveron was like a friend. But it was because of his public contribution that he
could meet with Alveron.
To think that Weed nim would seek a priest such as myself. What can I do for you?
This is Morata isnt it? The place where Alveron and I save the people by defeating the vampires right?
It was a good thing. Under the pretext of suffering under a quest together their intimacy would increase.
The goddess Freya has left her invisible mark on the province of Morata, a beacon of hope that brings the
land prosperity and peace has it not? To Morata, The goddess Freya is the Goddess of Hope.
Weed nim, I am very grateful that you think so.
Its a bit cumbersome to say so let me speak more directly. Please extend the protection of Freya over
Morata.
Weed wanted to say a bit more. However, Alveron spoke before he could.
However this is not in the South is it not? Even as the Pope Candidate Alveron, the distance to Morata is
too great
He couldnt help trying one more time.
We have fought and spilled blood together have we not?
Kinship.
The church of Freya has much to teach about life.
Teachings.
The Republic of Korea had an inseparable bond for dragging things out, so Weed used teaching as an
excuse! Especially since the overly honest Alveron would never accept a bribe.
Im sorry. The Goddess Freya would more than want to help. However there are people that are suffering
elsewhere in more difficult situations so the Knights and Priests must leave at the promised date.
They had eaten together as friends but it was like he had asked him to go buy rice without giving him any
money and had refused, an unavoidable situation.

To keep the protection of Freya on Morata for a longer period of time would cost the achievements that
you have with the church.
Depending on the level of public contribution, he could get equipment or rare treasures. Weed felt it was a
waste but it was his last resort. Morata had high development but very weak military force. It did not have
enough soldiers and knights to fight a real battle. Alveron made the sign of a cross and bowed.
There will be no problem if Weed nim since he has devoted so much to the Church of Freya but there will
be some difficulty even if I ask. How much longer do you wish for the protection of the Church of Freya to
be extended?
Ttiring!
Public value points with the Church of Freya: 13290For the protection of the Church of Freya, 110
public value points are consumed a day.
He could not help using a large amount of public value points to have the Church o f Freya dispatch their
tremendous forces of clerics and paladins to Morata.
Weeds eyes began to moisten. He had been planning to use those public value points to buy high level
weapons and armor from the church.
Alveron, I would like the Church of Freya for as long as possible to protect me.
He needed to buy it!
Do you wish to have the Church of Freya to protect the Province of Morata using your public value
points?
Uh. Yea.
The Templars will remain for another 120 days but since Weed nim is asking me personally I will ask
them for an additional 30 days.
Alveron gave him a courteous bonus of 30 days!
Weed gave him a hug.
My brother!
The Church of Freya will keep away the other military forces.
But the time was approaching.
***
The next morning Lee Hyun began to prepare and put the camcorder in his bag.
Jeju Islandthe island of dreams. The best resort! I cant believe that Im going to Jeju Island.
Ahn Hyundo had given him a phone call. They opened a new dojo in Jeju Island and he wanted him to go
to see it. It was a good thing for Lee Hyun.
I was worried about what I should be recording during vacation but to think that it would be Jeju Island.
Jeju Island, even when compared to other people, it would not fall short.
It was a natural environment with the clear blue Halla Mountains with horses and the beach that he could
record.
This is such a success. Not everyone can go to Jeju Island. I better get my passport.
Lee Hyun put his passport in his bag.
Ahn Hyundo said that he needed his passport to get on a plane at the airport. To he had the written
documents and photos taken care of for him for the overseas dojo. Usually one would feel suspicious
when they think about it but he did not have the slightest bit of suspicion.
The airfare, lodgings, and meals were all free!
Oppa, take care.
Yes, Ill be sure to bring back souvenirs.
His sister went to see Lee Hyun off at the Incheon International Airport.
Stewardesses were busy running around and showing foreigners where their luggage was.
Indeed

It was a whole new world for Lee Hyun.

He came thirty minutes ahead of the appointed time for Jong Bom Ah to arrive.
So youre here.
Yes sahyung, I came early.
Do you have your passport?
Passport?
Lee Hyun was puzzled.
He didnt understand since it wasnt needed unless one was leaving Korea.
You need a passport to go to Jeju Island?
Jong Bom Ah quickly answered him.
We need to ride a plane.
Lee Hyun only roughly knew what it was like to go on a plane.
One would know what it was like if they see a drama or a movie.
I see, so its different from public transportation like a bus and I cant just ride it.
This is a plane.
Lee Hyun and Jong Bom Ah did not have much luggage other than a small bag. Lee Hyun checked the
tickets that he had and they said Cairo, Egypt.
Sahyung!
What?
This plane is going to Cairo?
Lee Hyun roughly had heard about Egypt once.
Isnt this plane going to Southeast Asia?

The look on the faces of the other passengers was priceless.

How does he not know?
Does he not even know where Egypt is?
As you know we are going to Jeju Island.
Exactly.
The plane directly to Jeju Island is expensive.
So youre saying that Its like taking a bus and stopping in the middle.
This sounded far too absurd to the other guests at the boarding gate.
To say that Jeju Island was a stop along the way to Egypt!
However, Jong Bom Ah looked very rough and had intimidating eyes so no one had the courage to tell the
truth. So Lee Hyun took the flight to Cairo.
After the plane took off, a flight attendant began to walk around and pass out food and drinks. They simply
passed by where Lee Hyun and Jong Bom Ah was. As soon as they got onto the plane they had fallen into
deep sleep. The two of them crossed the sea past Central Asia and were on the plane heading to Cairo.
***
Cairo Airport.
Summer was hot in Korea, but it was incomparable to Egypt.
The hot air and scorching sun caused sweat to run down their foreheads.
There were not traces that this was a Korean airport since there were only Egyptians wearing turbans. He
was not stupid enough to believe this was Jeju Island.
Sahyung! I think this is the wrong place.
There was deep suspicion in Lee Hyuns eyes.
He had fallen asleep on the plane thinking that he would be in Jeju Island.
Then along with the other foreigners, they went to the immigration procedures.
Jong Bom Ah said.

That was only part of the truthits a tradition of the dojo to have its members go out to see the real
world.

We deliberately planned this trip a long time ago.

To think that he would be somewhere like this. From how it was explained, he could not be mad at Jong
Bom Ah. There was more to learning the sword than just the physical part. Every cell in the body had to be
alive in order to wield the sword.
Traveling overseas in order to properly learn the way of the sword! Even after leaving on the trip, despite
the other troubles, there was nothing to regret.
Moreover, it was traveling abroad. He did not have any chances to see the world out of Korea.
Lee Hyun asked to confirm.
This isfree right?
Of course its free.
Whew.
Lee Hyun let out a sigh of relief.
Even if it was annoying and cumbersome, since it was free he could not be angry.
Everything is free so just relax and enjoy. Kuehahahaha! Its a journey and others are paying for you,
enjoy!
Where do we go now?
For now, we get on a helicopter.
A helicopter was waiting for them at the Cairo Airport.
They flew past the dry air and sand of the Sahara Desert in Egypt to see charming buildings of bri ck and
stone.
***
North Africa.
Two four wheel drive jeeps were ready for Lee Hyun and Jong Bom Ah.
The jeep was opened on the roof and had a leather tent that could be opened and closed easily.
Youngest.
Yes, Sahyung?
Do you know how to drive?
I have never driven before, but I have ridden a motorcycle a bit
He did not have a drivers license. He had driven a motorcycle to deliver food for a chinese restaurant
once.
Do you have one?
It doesnt matter since there are not traffic police, just dont hit anything.
Jong Bom Ah threw him the car keys.
Go start it.
Lee Hyun sat in the drivers seat in the car. He put the keys into the ignition.
Kua aaaaaahhahahahahang!
The cars engine started with a cry.An off road, four wheel drive vehicle for crossing the desert!
Even if it didnt look like much, the jeep had tremendous power.
Behind the driver seat was filled with food, water, oil, a tent, and other materials as well as a book about
Africa. There was also white medicine boxes piled up.
Well, lets get started!
Jong Bom Ah started his engine and went out first into the desert.
The cars wheels kicked up dust.
I will!
Lee Hyun slammed on the brakes.

The car did not move correctly!

Was the accelerator on the left or the right?
Lee Hyun released his foot and stepped on the right accelerator. The car bounced and went forwards.
It was a fantastic place for a novice driver.
There were no lanes and you could park anywhere you want.
They passed by many piles of sand, desert scorpions, and even an oasis.
The wind was mixed with the sand as the two cars moved forwards side by side.
Taaaaang!
Dodododo.
Groups were riding on horses and shooting guns.
Lee Hyun came riding along with Jong Bom Ah in a Jeep.
Lee Hyun asked on a transceiver.
Sahyung, who are they?
- Theyre either bandits or the militia.
Would they attack us?
- Its okay. The dojo has contacts in this place. Theyre not going to carelessly attack a marked car.
Lee Hyuns car had come with a red painted patterned flag.
The armed horsement did not attack as Jong Bom Ah said, but they did get closer. The two jeeps traveled
along the desert and they saw travelers on camels. Lee Hyun took out the camcorder to record the ride in
the car. Houses were built with mud and straw in the first town where he met skinny children. The children
had black skin and they were playing with a ball, he could feel lack of vitality in their expressions! Lee
Hyun and Jong Bom Ah went to see the doctor of the village to deliver books and the boxes of medicine.
Good sign here.

The doctor thanked them when he received it.

An old lady walked by and gave them a necklace made out of wood and stone for helping.
Lee Hyun asked.
When did this start?
Master came on a tour of Africa about 15 years ago.
How many people will these boxes cover?
About 600 people maybe?
That much?
In Korea, almost absolutely all drugs come in a bottle, but here there are children dying everywhere.
In the small hospital tent there where children lined up.
All the children in line that received a vaccination shot thanked the doctors.
Children from the next town over would come for vaccinations and then return.
Then the second village and then the third.
In the village, the other villages received hospitality as they shared the medicine.
There were people on the lookout for intruders but not many outsiders come since for a v ery long time
they had lived on the high cliff.
Sahyung, the deserts land is very hard.
Rocky terrain is very broken and its very much like the desert sand of the Sahara Desert. Its not much
compared to the width of the entire region.
Jong Bom Ah knew about the world.
The sand of the Sahara desert was different from expected since it was a endless sea of sand. But the
land was covered by sand. They would not sink very deep since there was gravel and stone underneath.
There were a lot of large trees nearby and bushes as well as rocks the size of houses in the distance. A
single visit to Africa could save thousands of lives!

Three days after they began, they went back into the desert and they were escorted by the armed militia.
As the car passed over the hill, he looked to the horizon and then his body began to shake violently. At
night the temperature suddenly dropped so he needed to very several thick layers of cloth s. Lee Hyun put
water to boil in a bot as he turned on the burner. Under the light of the Milky Way, he drank a cup of coffee
in the desert!
A few tablespoons of sugar.
Lee Hyun turned on the radio receiver to listen in.
There was a talk show in an unknown language and soon music began to play. He had heard it a couple
times in Korea and it was Jae Lynns song A Dialogue of Eyes in English.

Chapter 3
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Wings

They went past the deserts, rivers, and meadows of the south.
In order to cross the border of Africa to other countries, you had to pay an entry fee to pass which was quite
expensive. At the border of the desert there were two rivers flowing of which animals came by to drink
water. There were all sorts of creatures from the animal kingdom such as antelopes, zebras, cheetahs,
jackals, buffalos, monkeys, and deer. The sky was filled with flocks of various colored feathered birds. Jong
Bom Ah said to Lee Hyun.
This is pretty amazing. Its like a small zoo.
Animals in the dry wilderness!
Lee Hyun nodded.
Its just as you say.
Sparrows sitting on a telephone pole could not even begin to compare to the animal spirit he felt from the
animals such as the pink flamingo. The jeep was safe from animal attacks since it was made of reinforced
steel, but they still had to be careful of the vehicle being turned upside down.
Lee Hyun drove down a rough road with Jong Bom Ah. They could not get tired of looking at the animals..
Most of the animals in Korea were trapped in cages, but here there were herbivores grazing everywhere.
There were giraffes that were looking around with its long neck for nearby dangerous wi ld beasts. Hungry
lions looking for prey were wandering about. Crocodiles were swimming in the river.
At night they would sleep inside the cars.
Kuuueng! Kuuueng! Kueng! Kueng! Kueng!
Kihaaaaah!
It was shaking because of the wild animals running about crying noisily. Nights in Africa were dangerous.
They went to deliver medicine to African villages in the Prairie. They went to larger cities to deliver the
supplies to other places. Lee Hyun would probably be pleased with what he was doing but there was
something that was on his mind. The land was very beautiful, as were the animals, but he noticed the true
painful nature was how deeply rooted poverty was in the people. Africa was the worlds largest ghetto and
no one knew how many children were starving in a place like this.
A pair of shoes bought in Korea would be enough to save the lives of 10 childdren in Africa.
I, however, did not suffer anything. I have to reflect on this. From now on I need to put more effort and work
even harder.
Rather than complaining about his past, his real motivation was for the future.
Life, nature, fate, and dreams.
From seeing life in Africa, he took time to give it some thought.
The world was not fair.

While some people were laughing while watching TV, there were numerous people out there sick, hungry,
and dying. Elementary school, middle school, high school, college.
They did not receive an education and could not dream of doing anything as adults.
Travel!
At first he did not want to go anywhere, but now he did not regret going.
It had been four days since they had been in Africa.
At the end of the day, they would finally reach the city of their destination.
Lee Hyun took off his face mask that was covered in sand. There was dust in his hair and all over his entire
body.
Sahyung, where is this?
This is the heart of Africa.
In the heart of Africa there were many large buildings and shops. There were many tourists so there was a
stable economy and the city dealt in multinational trade.
Were done delivering all the medicine so the rest of the day is free time.
Im going to take a bath.
Lee Hyun and Jong Bom Ah went to a hotel to clean themselves with a bath.
Then they toured the African city.
There were black people entering and hanging around the alley of the slums.
Travelers from all over the world could be seen here in Africa.
The city had very good security but people were careful not to come too close to Lee Hyun and Jong Bom
Ah. From the way they looked and dressed, they looked like a group of desert bandits.
The next day they took a plane.
They went north of Africa into Europe. So they had to cross the ocean.
Where are we going now?
Lee Hyun asked Jong Bom Ah who was carrying a parachute backpack.
Were going here.
Yes?
Every real man should try skydiving once right?
Lee Hyun looked out the window of the plane.
The houses in Europe looked like small dots and the road was drawn as if it were a blur.
Ive never skydived before.
Youll get the hang of it.
They recieved a small briefing from a French instructor on how to jump.
Fortunately the man had also learned the sword from the dojo so he was able to explain it quickly in
Korean.
Open!
The hangar door of the airplane opened, causing their whole bodies to shake from the wind blowing on
them.
Jong Bom Ah yelled.
Ill be going first!
Jong Bom Ah jumped out of the hangar door fabulously and began falling towards the ground. Running as
hard as he could, Lee Hyun jumped out of the airplanes hangar.
At that moment.
He was in the middle of the blue sky.
He could feel the wind flowing past his body as he descended to the ground.
It was like when he descended from the City of the Sky, Lavias!
With his entire body in free fall, he felt like he had the freedom to go anywhere.
A five star hotel in Paris, France.

Lee Hyun and Jong Bom Ah were staying in a penthouse. After they checked in with the bellhop, the hotel
staff gave them strange looks. They were being misunderstood since there were a lot gay people in Korea
in comparison to Europe.
Lets drink!
The hotel they had in France was equipped with a wine room.
Jong Bom Ah threw his backpack aside and took out a hand-knife and stabbed it into the high quality wine.
He was not interested in using a corkscrew. Then he poured the cool wine into a cup and drank it.
Ah, so refreshing! Is there any whiskey or soju here?
As a typical Korean man, he enjoyed drinking his soju.
Theres nothing like drinking soju!
Yea. Its good to be honest! Arent there some middle school and high school students that drink wine?
Soju is the best.
They could not understand the taste and smell of wine.
It was just bitter!
For Jong Bom Ah, he could not enjoy drinking wine since it was distasteful.
I dont understand why its so expensive. Its the worst kind of drink.
They had insulted all the wine lovers of the world!
Soju on the other hand was good with food like pork and together with friends, as well as creating a more
sociable atmosphere.
A bottle of soju is good in any country.
Lee Hyun and Jong Bom Ah went to the terrace that was overlooking the Eiffel Tower as they briefly drank
two cups of alcohol. Both of the men enjoyed their alcohol even more because it wasnt costing them
anything. Outside of the window was the Seine River and the historical buildings of Paris.
In Europe there was a saying that Paris had the most beautiful streets. In the hotel lobby there were statues
and bright, colorful paintings in every corridor. Even the alcohol from the ice chest had a exotic feeling to it.
Jong Bom Ah spun the bottle of liquor around as he said.
Instead of feeling cooped up and watching TV, why do we take a night trip and walk around France.
All right.
Get a parachute.
Yes.
The was a movie that was playing on the TV that was popular in Europe and the United States. The five star
hotel also had Chinese and Japanese broadcasting, but the variety of entertainment did not have the many
professional Korean broadcasts. Lee Hyun took his camcorder along with his parachute. Everything will be
recorded by the camcorder!
Huhuhu.
Jong Bom Ah did a nasty laugh in from of the camera as he walked over to the terrace.
You were promised that you would get to stay at a five star hotel. Come on, lets go.
They did not need elevators. Jong Bom Ah dramatically jumped over the terrace. It looked as if he wanted
to commit suicide. The only other thing was the night sky of Paris.
So these kind of experiences are a part of traveling.
Lee Hyun quickly followed him. He climbed over the railing and jumped to the ground. He expanded the
parachute immediately and he descended slowing to the ground in the night sky of Paris. The hotel they
were staying in was very tall so he could view a little bit of Pariss scenery. However, he was gradually
getting closer to the ground! Because Jong Bom Ah was more experi ence with using a parachute, he had
arrived at the ground first. People were looking at them since they had suddenly fell out of the air. Then a
French beauty approached them. She asked in her native language.
Tu es dou (Where are you from)?
Jong Bom Ah did not know French. Of course he didnt know English either.

He made a glance towards Lee Hyun, who was the same.

They were now stuck with a frozen expression.

In order to enter a university, GED required to have basic proficiency in English.
They were Korean and didnt learn any foreign languages so they could not understand the French woman.
Lee Hyun decided to ignore her.
Sahyung, lets go eat hot dogs.
He came to help Jong Bom Ah out of the situation.
Sure. How about over there?
They ignored the French beauty and instead went to a hot dog stand.
Clap clap clap!
Nearby passerby began to clap at them.
They wanted to congratulate them for having parachuted down.
They went around like ordinary tourists for the rest of the day.
They went the the Palace of Versailles, Luxembourg Gardens, Place de la Concorde, and the Bastille Opera
House. Using the attractions as backgrounds, Jong Bom Ah struck a pose and revealed the muscles on his
forearm.
Ready. One, two three!
Click!
Now you go and do it.
Yes.
Okay. Now lets go.
A typical photo shoot trip!
They would ask some French people or other travelers to take one of two pictures with them. They would
then be busy eating hot dogs in the elegant streets of Paris.
The hot dogs are good in Paris.
Its very delicious. How about we eat some pork chops in the evening?
Yea, pork chops sound good too.
After a hearty meal in the evening, they went to Germany. The dojo had went aheaed and rented them
motorcycles.
Lets see the capabilities of the German produced Autobahn motorcycles.
Autobahn motorcycles!
Theres a highway rest area around here right? Eating noodles and baked potatoes sound good.
Then they went to the Netherlands to ride high speed motor boats and then they went diving into the sea.
They explored the ocean floor and saw some fish. Then the went across the United Kingdoms to watch
soccer games. There were many Koreans travelers and students that they heard from time to time. On the
Croyde Beach in the United Kingdom as strong wind blew from the storm.
This is good weather.
This weather is a good thing?
There were dark clouds in the sky and it looked like it could rain any minute. It was the kind of weather
where you would not be surprise if lightning struck suddenly.
According to the Master, I need to take you surfing.
Lee Hyun and Jong Bom Ah changed into swimming clothing. On the beach there were a lot of people
watching the waves. Every time the storm hit, the waves would suddenly increase in size. The storm that
was blowing was apparently a strong one that came once every ten years. Large and high waves were
going to the the beach accordingly.
Have you never surfed before?
Yea.

It should be comfortable even if its your first time. Think of it like taking a dip and you should be able to do
it like other people.
There were few people trying to ride the waves. Jong Bom Ah and Lee Hyun tried to memorize their
behavior and actions into their mind as they walked carefully. Walking down the beach were two Asians
holding a surfboard. Usually one would wear a surfing suit to reduce the amount of water resistance.
However they left their upper body completely exposed. The only thing they needed was their muscular
upper body that they had developed earnestly. It was quite eye catching fo r the British people to see an
Asian like Jong Bom Ah.
Go first.
Jong Bom Ah spread out his surfboad onto the sea and tried to surf. However the waves that kept hitting
made him unable to. The sight of Lee Hyun following in gave the crowd greater courage . Swimming was
one of the Republic of Koreas favorite past times. Everyone knew how to do some basic form of swimming!
He spread out his board and began to move his body, arms, and legs furiously.
To think I would be doing this in the United Kingdoms!
Severe wind and light rainfall began to create waves against his body. Waves that were a few meters high
would catch him and his board every time causing him to be submerged into the salty sea. In fact, it was
hard to move from the water pressure of the ocean waves. As soon as he got a hold of the board, another
wave would strike him. This repeated twelve times as the meter high waves kept at him brutally.
Damn.
Lee Hyun was upset.
Its like the time I had a bath in the neighborhood reservoir on that stor my night!
As a kid there was not many games that he could play without spending money. As a child, he would spend
his time trying to catch frogs and crayfish from a ditch and as he got older he would find try to find better
things to eat.
The nearby reservoir!
It was a notorious place because roughly 3 to 5 people drowned there a year. In the pouring rain that day,
Lee Hyun went and tried to fish with his bare hands in the reservoir so there was no way he would give in to
the UKs sea.
In the Republic of Korea more than 100 thousand people are swimming all over the country! British waters
are not big deal.
He went forth to challenge it once more!
Lee Hyun tried again and again.
The waves kept getting bigger but it never returned him back to shore.
How dare the waves do thisI am Jong Bom Ah!
Jong Bom Ahs eyes burned with his willpower as he stumbled.
At first he was trying to enjoy the waves but now it was a challenge. His upper body muscles were wet from
the water and greasy from sweat. He used his power to grab the surfboard and jumped. He repeated his to
try and get into the waves. Through his failures, Lee Hyun realized the concept of it.
So it has to do with being balanced despite the confusion.
The big waves would push against the board and disrupt the balance even if you were successful. You had
to try and reverse the flow to stay on.
So instead of trying to push to wavesit might be better to ride it?
So he had to get it floating without upsetting the flow of the waves.
I can do it. Think of it as if I were riding the Wyverns
Lee Hyuns survival senses.
Compared to the fast speed of the Wyverns in the valley, the waves were more normal. You need to get the
hang of nature in order to succeed. He had to adapt. He remembered his flight on the b ack of the Wyverns.

Fighting on top of the Wyverns backs. Lee Hyun began to climb on top of the waves with his surfboard and
tried to get balanced. Then he stood on top of the wall like waves with his board.
Kya hahahahahahahah!
Lee Hyun laughed out loud.
Then he finally came to a stop.
I am one who has conquered the storm!
Lee Hyun began to yell out loudly and repeatedly. He was completely immersed in it. Jong Bom Ah was
gifted with athleticism and well trained so he was already riding a wave. These g uy were riding the waves in
the storms of the UK! There was a British woman on the beach holding his camcorder and recording the
scene. Before Lee Hyun was riding the waves he had given her to record it. After some time at night, they
had a beach party with beer in a shop.
European hot dogs are good.
Sausage is delicious too.
Lee Hyun and Jong Bom Ah began to drink beer heartily and went to sleep.
Time to go to another part of Europe to go skiing.
The two of them rode to the Alps in order to go skiing.
There was a ski resort that was officially opened but no one had gone because it was a reckless challenge!
That was because the people that went could not find their way back to the hostel. Then they visited the
Red Square.
So this is the Red Square.
All sorts of people have been here.
They had a brief moment of appreciation for the historical sites. Then they took a transcontinental train to
Moscow and then China. Then after a short visit in China, then planned to return to Korea by plane.
I bought some eggswheres the kimbap?
Boiled eggs were an indispensable necessity for train travel. They went into an open place to sleep. They
looked on past the frozen tundra and the surrounding area. Lee Hyun looked out the window and was at a
loss for words.
He had met all sorts of people from Africa to Central Asia. The hot sun, the sand, the wind, and the waters
of the East. European culture and the historical buildings were great. The sculptures and paintings gave out
lifelike feelings. To think he only lived in a small town and that such a big world existed was a huge shock to
Lee Hyun.
This spacious land.
The Republic of Korea could not compare to a country like Russia. The real estate prices near cities shot up
from the economic boom.
To think that there would be a place like this on earth!

Chapter 4
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
The Architecture of Ahreupen

After 23 days, Lee Hyun managed to return home from his trip to Europe.There was no one home since his
sister had went to the library early in the morning so he began his daily cleaning of the living room and
other rooms.
After he was done, Lee Hyun was tired so he laid down on the floor.
I dont understand why people bother to go travel if its so tiring. I would rather loiter around at home.

It was incomprehensible why foreign tourists would come every holiday season. He would rather relax at
home than suffer outside! His idea of a comfortable summer vacation was to eat rice for breakfast and
lunch with sweet and sour pork and chicken respectively, then go to sleep with an electric fan plugged in.
Ohif only I could lie around all the time.
He was a little dispirited. No matter how fit he was, there was no way he wouldnt be tired after he went all
around Central Asia, Europe, and Africa. But he could not rest when there was money to be made. The
golden age of summer! He had to dedicate himself fully in order to catch up to the level and skills of his
competitors. There was a significant amount of money he needed to earn for the household and he was
not going to let there be a month where he ran a deficit.
There may be some changes in the Continent of Versailles and in Morata
23 days in real life was a tremendous amount of time in Royal Road. Considering that the time differed at
a rate of 4 times, a total of 92 days have passed in Royal Road. This was the part that he was worried
about during his travels.
I dont know if Morata is fine or not. Surely it is as I left it and its not in ruins.
Lee Hyun opened his luggage. Then he poured out his souvenirs. They were items to prove that he had
been to Europe.
Cyan Bell Hotel
Hilton Hotel
Paris Hostel
He had taken the towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and shampoo from the hostels! He also grabbed
a couple blankets from the plane so the inside of his bags were overflowing. In another bag was filled with
French and Italian clothes, necklaces, handbags, and other things for his sister. For the sake of his sister,
he went ahead and purchased all of these items. Lee Hyun did not forget to buy anything.
90 euros you say? No, no, no no. 40 euros.
No deal goodbye.
40 euros. 40 euros. 40 euros!
He did not hesitate to haggle in the shops. Lee Hyun was able to determine the value of items based on
the description of the material. Even after considering the high labor costs in Europe, he persisted at 40
euros until he got it down to a reasonable price of 52 euros.
The world is full of crooks.
It was more expensive for foreign tourists to buy stuff. Because of that, he could not help but be a pushy in
a poisonous environment. Lee Hyuns hands would tremble uncomfortably as he finished paying them.
Konichiwa! -(hes saying hello in japanese)
This was the pride of Koreas that travel!
Other than for his sister, he also got gifts for Oh Dongman, Choe Jihun, Jeong Hyo -Lynn, and the rest.
Its alright as long as I give them something.
Luxurious European branded T-shirts!
He bought them in Europe as well as a mountain of stuff from Chinese markets.
He spent a total of 800 thousand Korean won with the most expensive thing at 60 thousand won. He
checked every item over fifteen times before he began to negotiate over a fair price.
That was a real taste of shopping during a trip! Lee Hyun roughly organized all the items before he sat
down and turned on the television. He was just in time for the broadcast about the continent of Versailles.
He was watching in order to find out the current events in Royal Road.
***
Oh Juwan-nim, do you know if the Kingdom of Haven has gone to all out war with the Kallamore Kingdom
yet?

That is true. I have news that they have stopped the Kallamore Kingdoms knights advancement. They are
now waiting for the enemy soldiers inside the fort to surrender or else they will face an army of 20
thousand soldiers and the fortresss supply chain has been cut so now it seem unavoidable.
Lee Hyun had not known that the Kingdom of Haven had finally waged war against the Kallamore
Kingdom. The Kingdom of Haven had a significantly high number of powerful users. There were an
enormous amount of users on the central continent. That power had been strong enough to defeat the
Kallamore knights which were said to be undefeatable.
Other than the Hermes Guild, the other large prestigious guilds were not mentioned. The Kingdom of
Haven and its guilds were severely damaged when the Hermes Guild decided to not go to war. They were
trying to find someone to point their finger at and blame. Of course there was no one else but Bard Ray.
Even if it wasnt known to others, Bard Ray was secretly the leader of the prestigious Hermes Guild. Even
since he started Royal Road, Bard Ray had been strengthening his influence over the guilds. Sin ce then, it
has always been one of the strongest guilds.
The Hermes Guild. Is it irresponsible to say that the Hermes Guild represents the Kingdom of Haven?
The Hermes Guild is not to blame. The other guilds are doing the same.
The blame was distributed to all the prestigious guilds of the Kingdom of Haven. He did not know that the
Kingdom of Haven had occupied the Kallamore Kingdoms territory and that their army was getting
stronger every day.
There arent any enemies that can defeat the Kingdom of Haven at the moment.
Bard Ray had make the decision to go to war. It was not a command of the Hermes Guild but an arbitrary
decision that he had made. During the fight, Raybard ambushed the Kallamore Kingdom from behind with
his group. The Hermes Guild troop assualted the enemy food supplies and wagons. Afterwards, a video of
them looting the food and then selling it in a nearby town was uploaded to the Hall of Fame. Users that
were part of the Kingdom of Haven celebrated whenever a video was uploaded.
Theres no one stronger than Bard Ray.
The Guardian of the Kingdom of Haven!
There were hundreds of thousands of commennts posted on each video. Since users were watching the
broadcasts, Bard Rays reputation as the strongest on the Continent of Versailles were further increased.
The strongest, highest level swordsman in the entire Continent of Versailles could not be ignored.
They were showing off in response to Weeds actions in the Immortal Legion as Karichwi and the fight with
the Bone Dragon. The other prestigious guild, the Lancashire Guild was also involved but it could not
compare.The Kingdom of Haven blocked the Kallamore Kingdoms supply routes and then began a two
pronged assualt, leading to a difficult defense. The Kallamore Kingdom was forced to retreat to their
fortress. Bard Ray and his unit played a crucial role in the war between the two nations. However, the
Hermes guild handed down a punishment to Bard Ray.
Because you did not follow the decision of the Hermes Guild, Bard Ray and his colleagues have
been suspended from the guild for 200 days.
The representatives of the Hermes guild handed down a punishment causing tremendous complaints from
the users of the Kingdom of Haven. The Hermes Guild website was filled with complaints and insults
protesting to cancel Bard Rays punishment. On the other hand, the opinion of the ultimate user Bard Ray
on the Continent of Versailles was rapidly getting better.
On another note, there is a lot of interest in the high level user Chase that went on an adve nture with a lot
of people into a dungeon, which is contributing to the kingdoms.
The news just keeps getting in. The price of velvet has increases significantly. What do you think this will
do?
Shin Hye-Min, did you know that tailors can create items from velvet?
Oh, thats possible?

After beginner level 6, its possible to combine materials such as fabric, wool, and velt. So its a good
material for tailors to use.
The Continent of Versailles had various types of news. The newsworthy ones were abou t the development
of the kingdoms that had a lot of users so the news had to be varied. Then they opened up with a
professional broadcast news about Royal Road.
From the looks of it, the users in the northern region need to be very careful.
Oh Juwan, is something going on in the north?
The news in the north has been becoming increasingly more tense. There are mercenaries from the
central continent being recruited to the north.
Shin Mye-Min had a worried look.
So a war is going to take place in the north?
Morata will be subjugated.
It seems that the God of War, Weed is governing Morata.
The north has become a center of trade and adventure. The Lord has been gone for a long time so it was
bound to happen. Switch screen to the video.
The TV screen switched to the northern villages. One thousand, two thousand, countless trained soldiers
in units with blacksmiths creating weapons. Over 10 guilds were in an alliance and they were having the
blacksmiths forge siege weapons. It was a magnificent thing to see the leaders training and commanding
their knights. They had joined forces to take down the large city of Morata. Lee Hyun turned off the
television.
To think that they would mess with Morata!
***
He turned off the television normally since this was not the time to be angry. Not to mention conserving the
electricity bill! It was unthinkable for him to throw the remote or punch in the wall.
How dare you try to take away my bowl of rice
He could not tolerate it. The Morata he had invested a large sum into was going to be taken. They were
going to stain what is rightfully his. Even if theres a cute and gentle looking chihuahua, the owner was not
going to be the same. Lee Hyun was going to get his spoon into his bowl before anyone else!
Ill beat them up and thenthey better be prepared for the damages.
Weed stood and looked out the window of his castle. He looked from the users in the central square to the
lakes and the statue of Freya. This was a good place for beginners and it was getting more gro wing even
more every day. He saw young calfs lying leisurely on the side of the road. From the looks of it, they
looked like they were Rovers children.
I put my blood and sweat into making this town.
Weed had created a lot of sculptures and put in enormous sums of gold in order to get the city to develop
quickly. Aside from everything else, there was something different. There was another building.
The Morata Center for the Arts!
It was constructed recently and it was filled with vitality. There was a la rge garden with flowers and trees.
It was a source of pride for such a large building to be build and it could be see from all over Morata.
Its the first time Ive seen this place as the Lord.
Weed had not been in this place for a significant amount of levels. There were a significantly increasing
number of people that come to the north to adventure. There were people of all levels. As more users
came, the developmental levels would increase. It was like the wonderful smell that came off when
cooking. It would be a shame to put an end to the developing Morata! Weed thought of his country as a
bowl of rice where the loyal knights and soldiers were all his.
To think they were dare to take away my bowl of rice while I was on vacation

Weed had a total of 390 thousand gold. It was all earned from hunting the King Hydra, selling off weapons
and other items. He never bought any expensive foods such as rum and never bought any precious
metals. He was going to invest that large sum.
Internal Affairs Mode!
-The screen will now switch to the internal affairs of the last twenty weeks.You have the ability to
govern Morata.
Resources will be available immediately.
Military: 51 Economy: 989
Culture: 1512 Technology: 338
Urban Development: 121
Sanitation: 41 Police: 65%
Corruption: 3
Reserved Funds: $518,642
Morata was constantly expanding. To expand their land, they needed more money. Cultural and
technology augemented economic development so a considerable amount of money accumulated. It was a
region without much commercial corruption thanks to the peoples characteristics to be hardworking.
View income history.
Moratas monthly income (units in gold)Residential Tax: 12,116
Housing Tax: 918
Sales Tax: 22,889
Merchant Trade: 57,901
Tax on Merchants and Mercenaries: 3,051
Land taxes: 6,373
Mining Supplies: 9,230
Store Supplies: 49,749
Food Sale Revenue: 35,461
People are constantly coming north to Morata.
Low tax rates for travelers.
Insufficient skilled craftsman(Blacksmith, Cooking, Sewing, etc.)
20,000 people are jobless.
Houses around the central plaza is extremely crowded. Low property tax.
Sales for cheap goods are growing explosively.
Production and merchandise sales are not good with only 9 stores staying open late.
Center of commerce for the Versailles continent if going by percentages.
Importation of low quality cheap stuff, but a very large variety.
Moratas specialty of fibers/fabrics sell for higher price.
Morata is very attractive for merchants and mercenaries.
Merchants will buy goods from Morata and sell them to the rest of the north.
The central plaza is very cramped and crowded.
Good quality iron ore is being mines and copper and silver mines quality is increasing.
Morata need to develop more mines.
Pubs and inns business is booming.
Weapon Shop, Armor Shop, Smithy not doing much business.

Due to the high number of users in Morata, the economy is healthy and growing. Weed decided to invest
all of his gold.
Ttiring!
A large scale investment in Morata.The count of Morata has invested an astronomical fund into the
area.
Productivity has increased by 45% for two months.
The area around the town will expand.
Population growth has improved.
He has now invested over 900 thousand gold into Morata.
First, I need to develop the mines and farmlands so that they can expand.
He injected a total of 320 thousand gold!
He was planning to develop the infinitely expanding argricultural area and the mines in the nearby
mountain.
- The land has been cleared.
- Thanks to the knowledge of the Ahreupen Empire, the amount cleared has increased by 13%.
- Bulls have been cultivated for agriculture
- Workers and miners have been dispatched to 3 mines.
- Morata sends scouts to the nearby mountains to survey the land.
With the blessing of the Goddess Freya on the Continent of Versailles, Morata could produce food in three
months. It was useful to have more people have jobs as farmers.
That is the key to the economy.
With grain and mineral production increases, monthly income would increase significantly. Weed preferred
this strategy to making money than others.
Money will not betray you.
Unconditional money and resources!
Instead of spending money on luxuries, he would rather strengthen the infrastructure.
Morata had a lot of residents and money was going to grow exponentially. The villagers also gave out
quests. Residents were dedicated to farming or business so economic activity grew. Even if the users left,
the inhabitants of the Continent of Versailles could still hunt and make money. There were all sorts of
quests that were given and the rewards varied. The wealthy people give higher quality quests and was
vital to economic health. Fortunately there were a number of residents in the north that gave hunting
quests and a large variety of information. Artifacts from the fall of the Niflheim Kingdom were common
place. Thanks to that, there were a large quanity of high quality quests. The Lord had to consider the
needs of the city for its growth.
Construct a wizards tower.
The price for a Wizards Tower was a whopping 100 thousand gold!
He had not build it before but now he had the money to build it.
This is the cold north instead of the center of the continent so I need to decide on an Ice Wizard Tower.
Ice Wizards gained more benefits in the cold. Weed sought out a good spot. Wizard towers were very
beautiful. The location had to be good for the sake of the citys beauty. In Morata Square there were many
houses and businesses. The statue of Freya on the banks were more isolated.
There we go.
Weed was in Internal Affairs Mode so he could see the users near the Statue of Freya.
Weed built the Wizards tower near the Statue of Freya.
Ice Tower!
An inverted icicle of a height of 20 meters was constructed.
This is!

Moratas Lord has returned!

When the Wizards Tower was completed, there was much cheering from the users and residents.
Moratas missing lord had returned. The residents and users had much respect for Weed, the god of war.
Now to invest a bit more after the Wizard Tower.
The number of jobs that beginners could choose in Morata were limited. Now with the tower mages could
be selected as a profession. However many people were hoping for the Elemental Shaman class. It was a
very popular class for those that were not very familiar with the game. Beginners chose Morata not
because of its variety of classes. In order to change this, the elemental shaman guild was necessary.
Elemental House construction!
A screen appeared in front of Weed for him to choose a spirit.
There were dozens of popular spirits!
The arrogant looking spirits stood apart from each other.
Next. Next
Weed skimmed through the spirits. Alone in the corner was the Fire spirit playing with fire and the Earth
spirit scratching the ground.
Ill make houses for those two guys.
-Depending on the nature of the spirit, the construction costs are at least 20 thousand gold. What
would you like to spend on the budget?
20 thousand gold.
-House of the Fire Spirit has been completed.
-House of the Earth Spirit has been completed.
The sculpture spirit that he had shaped could now have a comfortable resting place. The characteristics of
the building depended on the spirit. The stone spirit would have a stone house and the fire spirit would a
cozy house.
House of Spirits increases the affinity based on the spirit within
A spirit can relax and playbut the effects are sensitive based on the size of the building. Contracts
can be formed with the spirits.
A number of different types of buildings passed through his eyes. Considering the spirit he made he was
going be be very frugal.
Elemental Shaman Guild Construction!
Elemental Shaman Guild was established
It cost 80 thousand gold but now beginners in Morata could start off as shamans. Elemental shamans
choses an affinity and could summon spirits such as wind and water. But If there was a spirit house, then
they could form a contract.
With this, those guys will be able to enter into a lot of contracts.
Spirits had difficult personalities and didnt work well with other spirits. They were extremely moody, t hey
pick fights, and they would ignore the Elemental Shaman and refuse their commands. They would waste a
lot of mana in those situations. Understandably if there were going to be problems with disagreeable
spirits. However his spirits were more docile. Elementals like these could not be found anywhere else.
Its good that I made them.
Even if they were not the best spirits, they still wouldnt lose in power to other spirits.
Do not deny any contracts.
Treat all guests like kings.

Under Weeds commands, the spirits could be contracted and summoned frequently. They would increase
their strength through vigorous activity.Since the contracters could hear the spirits they could build
familiarity. Weed wanted to take care of the spirits he had made.
Now, only for the necessary investments
Now all was left was the special building! Of course he was not thinking of making the Imperial Ahreupen
Palace. That would require too much money and precious metals and even living in it would be a luxury
that he could not afford.
Construct special Ahreupen Granaries.
- Construction of the GranariesStore large amounts of grain.
Reduces prices flucatations of food, and contributes to the economic development and child birth
rates.
Economic power has increased by 7.
Hungry villagers will now migrate to Morata.
Next to the Elemental House, there was a large grain warehouse.
The stone building was like a towering skyscraper.
It was much larger than Moratas largest building, the black castle.
A magnificent building made of 95% stone was built as a grain warehouse.
This is a building?
What is it?
People were gathering around the Elemental Shaman guild and the spirit homes. Everyone began to have
high spiritss since shamans could now form spirit contracts in Morata.
There are going to be a lot more Wizards and Shamans.
If I knew this was going to happen I would have waited before I chose a class!
There were visitors in the spirit homes. The stone and fire home had unique appearances. The spirits were
in a good mood.
I will serve with absolute loyalty.
I can bury as many as 34 enemies into the ground.
The spirits were soliciting users to visit them!
Suddenly the Ahreupen Granary was built next to the House of Spirits.
Ahreupen Imperial Granary?
Where was the Ahreupen Empire? Its filled with grain. Theres other food too.
It was the first building of its kind to be seen on the Continent of Versailles. It could hold food supplies in
warehouses in enormous quantity.
Did Lord Weed make this building?
Now this is going to end up on the forums!
News is that new buildings have been popping out of the ground in Morata like crazy.
Morata was already considered the most beautiful city on the continent. Tourists often visit it because of
the Hall of Fame. The photos of the scenery were all over the Internet. The grand appearance of the
granary was a hot topic to the users.
Construct Magical Fairy Pond.
- The fairys pond has been constructed.Fairies will come to find the pond.
Just as he finished the construction, it was time to log off. His sister was coming home now and it was time
for dinner. There was less than an hour until she was home.
She needs to hurry up and find a good man.
***
Lee Hayan could be seen coming home from the window.

Oppa is back today.

It was a big event for her since he went to Europe. Lee Hayan was walking through the streets with her
handbag that had a newspaper in it. It was good to be aware of current events and it was impressive that
she kept track of it.
Its better to know things. At least I wont be sorry that I didnt.
There was a period of time where Lee Hayan did not go to school. There were dozens of times a day
where loan sharks would visit the school and she felt suicidal. Rumors spread quickly throughout the
school. Meeting with her friends began to feel shameful. She did not want to born and live in such an
appalling household. After the debt was cleared, it felt like they had finally caught a break. She chose to
go back to school one day when Lee Hyun going somewhere.
Where is he going?
Lee Hayan secretly followed after him. The place Lee Hyun was going was her teachers house.
Im sorry. I will make sure that it will not happen again.
Lee Hyun had to bow and apologized to the teachers. Since school was a waste of money, he dropped out
to find work despite his sisters pleading. She did not forget the situation that her brother Lee Hyun had
been through. She had a change of heart, stopped being a bully, and was studying to be a good sister.
When she came in the front gate of the house she heard the sound of music. It was a cool feeling, not jazz
but a song by a group of women in a music dance group!
So pretty. Cute. Adorable.
Should I wear a short skirt for you?
I would wear sleeveless shirts to show to you.
Im your girlfriend forever.
It was some sort of song!
In his small yard he set up and began to cook. Lee Hyun had eaten a lot of food in Europe so he wanted to
make something from the ingredients that were there.
Pasta with red wine!
In essence, it was a combination of South Korean and Italian tastes.

Chapter 5
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

The Establishment of the Grass Porridge Cult

After Lee Hyun came back from his vacation, he began to play Royal Road earnestly. After making
breakfast and lunch for his sister, he devoted the rest of his time to playing. He had to make up for the
time that he spent in Europe and submerged himself into Royal Road. Of course he was very unhappy that
Choe Jihun was meddling in his little sisters life.
It may see childishbut I will not leave this alone. That is my right.
First, he made contact with a number of the kids in the neighborhood.
Contact me if they meet and leave with each other. Let me know immediately if he tries to put his arm
around her shoulder.

With those words he managed to get the young children on his side. Kids these days were not so easy to
persuade. But with a small bribe of 1000 won and a little intimidation, he managed to get the kids to be his
spies.
If you refuse my requestit will be difficult for you to live in this town. Dont you know about the ones
known as sixth graders?
The faces of the young children would turn pale white.
Think of what would happen if I told them your names.
He used another simple technique at the dojo.
At the dojo, once he bought four hot dogs for some of the elementary students so he could get them to do
as he wants. He told them about several locations such as the library, the Movie Theater, hotels, and
karaoke and showed them the picture of the two.
Call me immediately if you see these two.
A total of 500 thousand won spent.
With this in mind, he sent Choe Jihun a text message.
If you do anything, I will not let you live and kill you. I will kill you. I will track you to the end of the earth
and kill you.
With all of this in place, Lee Hyun could comfortably access Royal Road.
This is because its my sisters life. I want her to go out and be happy wit h a man that she will love!
News of the Ahreupen Imperial Granaries spread throughout all of Morata. They were the only buildings
that existed from the Ahreupen Empire, the only empire that unified all of the Continent of Versailles.
When did Weed perform the quest for the Ahreupen Empire?
That questperhaps it was really a quest about the Ahreupen Empire.
Does that have anything to do with the King Hydra being summoned? Usually no one would even think of
bringing such a monster when it was summoned there is no way that anyone could hunt it alone.
The number of rumors constantly grew!
The number of rumors that appeared increased because of the specially constructed Ahreupen Imperial
Granaries that Weed had made. In fact, many broadcasters had live conversations about that very topic.
All sorts of people brought it upon themselves to satisfy their curiosity about the Ahreupen Empire.
Legendary Moonlight Sculptor.
If Weed released the fact about the Emperor of the Ahreupen Empire, it was obvious that it would heat up
all of the Continent of Versailles.
However, more people would know then.

It was because there were not supposed to be any other professions that are supposed to know about
sculptures. Among all the high level users, there were many that did not want others to known the secrets
related to their class.
Why did he decide to build the special granaries?
Maybe theres a lot of money in it? Perhaps it has something to do with a quest.
There was a lot of users chatting and speculating. The stone consumption was very large so he could not
build such another large building.
Weed activated his intervention mode.
Construct a scholars school.

Wise men will sit down and study in this place.Increases the citys intellectual level. The wisdom of
wizards will permanently increase by 5. Will trigger the creation of the Scholarship Guild.
Technology and culture has increased by 3.
Weed moved on the area near the square that had the portal that connected to the River of Wailing. In
Morata, old wise men usually came to chat or sleep here.
Construct the Astronomical Observatory.
A precise stone building.You can observe the night sky. Advanced study of the climate can be
helpful in the development of magic. The discovery of a constellation will bring good luck. Moratas
astronomers can detect bad luck. Technology has increased by 8.
All the stone was finally depleted! Buildings of the Ahreupen Empire consumed large amounts of stone.
Now he could only construct buildings made out of wood.
Construct the Ahreupen Merchant Center.
A facility for MerchantsEnables access to more trade routes and controls the prices of goods. Will
be able to provide foods targeted towards wealthy merchants. Actively involved in the art of trade.
Construct Leather Goods Center.
Specialized in the trade of special leather products.Leather and skins can be made into common
household products and traded. Increases the number of skilled tailors and develops tailoring
industry. Moratas sewing in relation to economy has increased by 10. Technology has increased by
15.
Construct Ahreupen terraced gardens, fruit trees, wells, and wagons.
He spent more than 500 gold on intensive construction.
The buildings of the Ahreupen Empire were not the only things that were going to make Mora ta more
prosperous.
Open an accessory store, open a small theater, open a jewelry store, open a furniture store, open a
winery, open a chicken farm, and open a sheep farm.

He did not forget how lucrative users were in Morata.

The money spent will eventually come back to me.
He was building all sorts of facilities to extort money from the users. The creation of wineries will provide
good wine and the chicken supplies will help towards the sales of pubs and inns. Aside from farming and
mining, these were core industries and an important source of income. Of course he had to be careful of
running a deficit, but it was worth it to extend its operations all over Morata.
The square seems a bit narrow
From the influx of users and buildings, there open space now felt a lot narrower. In the fountain there was
the merchant center and users went around obtaining quests and parties on a day to day basis. Morata
was growing exponentially such that users had to wait in lines at store.
This time Im going to expand Morata to be larger.
Weed began to build four more squares at the outskirts of the town.
Contruct the Wyvern Square, construct the Bingryong Square, contruct the Light Tower Square, construct
the Rover Square.
It cost 40 thousand gold to have a square built with a fountain but it was a decent strategy.
Gravel was evenly spread along the spoil but it was still very spacious.
It was a much larger area compared to Serabourg, the capital of the Kingdom of Rosenheim. The Statue of
Freya was surrounded by five squares in the shape of a diamond.
Connect them so that you can make your way from one to another
He gave instructions to the building of roads through commercial buildings and residential areas. The city
was now five times larger than it was before!
Looking from the sky, he could see the five squares surrounding the statue.
Buy the land now and as the lord I will get money from all of them in the future.
Reporters from each broadcaster were dispatched to the North. The reason was because there were no
movements in the war between the Kingdom of Haven and the Kallamore Kingdom. Because of this, they
focused their attention to the clouds of war that were stirring in the Northern region.
This time, the God of War Weed will taste bitter defeat. It is reckless to think that he would be able to fight
against several guilds.
Is that so. Are the various guilds of the north truly united? They have temporarily joined in an alliance in
name but it was will hard for them to work together.
Challengers appeared to counter Weeds large quest.
Public interest was concentrated on the north from the broadcasters and the Internet. They were all
thinking about who was going to win the upcoming war in the live broadcast. Many were anticipating
seeing the God of War Weed commanding his troops and defeating the unified alliance of guilds. A female

adventurer from the CTS Media spent four days interviewing over half of the villages. More than five
villages were shown training their soldiers in preparation.
Is the Styrene Guild really going to invade Morata?
Of course.
The Styrene Guild Master replied confidently.
They were constantly training their soldiers and purchasing weapons and armors from the central
continent. They had also gathered enormous funds to sign up several mercenaries and Dark Gamers. CTS
Media had millions watching the new because they wanted to know what was going on in the world. At the
time, the biggest news was the users and their guilds aiming in the North for Morata.
May I ask how much preparations are being made?
We have roughly armed all of the soldiers and contacted a blacksmith in the Central Continent to create
siege weapons as well. After the Protection of Freya ends, we are going to invade Morata.
The Styrene Guild was preparing enormous amounts to war. Over half of the towns were dominated by the
Styrene Guild and almost all of their troops were being used for the goal of occupying Morata. More than
100 thousand troops were being prepared to overwhelmingly occupy Morata.
Pale was maintaining his bow while Surka was looking over her gloves. Zephyr was checking his rod to
see if the line was working well. They were hunting in Morata and they could feel the surrounding
atmosphere.
A big war is coming.
Pale calmly said.
Archers had the opportunity of playing a significant role in the war. They did not fall as quickly as warriors
since they did not make confrontation. Pale and the rest of the party fought in the battle against the
invasion of monsters. He ran around the walls shooting arrows, aimed at the back of the heads of medium
sized monsters. Because of this, Pale had a lot of combat experience and a high level. Hwayrung was
checking out her dresses and accessories.
I think this is going to be a big stage!
Romuna said.
This time, Im going to sweep them all away with my magic!
For the siege, a lot of money went towards hiring mercenaries to fight. You could drop dead, lose a few
levels and items, but if you win then there was an opportunity to earn a lot. However, for Pale and his
party, such a thought did not exist and they just wanted to protect Morata. This was because Weed was
their friend. They were not even afraid if it was going to be a difficult fight.
So how you think its going to go?
Im sure Weed has something in mindprobably.
By the way, where is Mapan?

Irene asked, to which everyone could only shrug their shoulders.

I dont know. I saw him trading near the River of Waling and didnt see him much after that.
Merchant Mapan ran a number of profitable stores. She probably knew where he was but didnt reveal it.
Weed was left with a mere 260 thousand gold left! Morata did not have any defense facilities and could not
recruit an army like the other guilds.
Ive been trying to live a good life but then you try to touch my rice bowl
Weed wet his lips as he said.
He did not know how to use this boiling rage!
At that moment he made a difficult decision.
Open a military camp.
On the outskirts of town, he spent 70 thousand gold in order to construct a professional milita ry camp. It
was a camp that was made to train infantry, archers, and spearmen. With training, soldiers could increase
their levels. There could also be a center to train horses and cavalry. However that cost an enormous 200
thousand gold!
Heuheuk this is better.
Weed was alone in his room bitter as he tried to sooth himself.
At that moment he made his most heartbreaking decision since he had become a sculptor.
Draft 8 thousand people as soldiers.
He conscripted a total of 8 thousand soldiers.
Forced conscription of soldiers raised dissatisfaction amongst young people. It would also lower the
morale of the soldiers that are drafted. 10 gold was consumed per drafted unit. There was also a monthly
salary of 3 gold.
Huuk huuk.
Weed had to rest from shortness of break. Breathing became difficult from the high levels of pain and
suffering.
Now, Im out of money.
It cost a lot to upkeep soldiers. Each soldier costs 3 gold to upkeep and a wizards salary was at least 600
gold. To arm four horsemen cost 3000 gold. Intermediate level cavalry cost 10 thousand gold apiece. The
military camp cost him 70 thousand gold and the draft cost him 80 thousand! He had to give money to hire
soldiers otherwise the peoples complaints would rise. This cost 100 gold per househo ld for each soldier. It
was not easy to raise so much money. Knights required horses and they needed to train soldiers to be
loyal to their lords. With an increase of soldiers and knights, the lord had access to greater power and
influence. However Weed could only think of the costs.
My lord has asked to recruit soldiers.

Come and join. Protect Morata with your own hands!

In the Intervention Mode, he could observe the situation of sturdy young men running up to the camps to
provide their services. The loyalty of the people was considerably higher than normal and the draft period
ended quickly. But Weed still did not expect very much. Even with proper training, they did not have
enough time to train and were only there to increase the headcount. These sol diers would drop very
quickly in the war. Of course if the commander was excellent, then the deployment could alter the fight in
their favor but that was different since 8 thousand soldiers was not much. However more additional
unexpected situations occurred.
Peroyi armored infantry, a total of 160 residents, have come as support.

There are 197 archers in the town that offer their bows. Do you wish to enlist them?

In Morata there are 451 Hunters that have heard about the danger and wish to help.
People began to volunteer in large scales at the military camps for a total of 2680 people!
It was like exploiting human resources.As if he wanted to eat chicken and the chicken has shown up in
front of him already plucked, seasoned and holding a lighter!
Nevertheless, their lives will not be in vain.
Weed gladly accepted them all.
All of them are Moratas authorized soldiers.

Moratas soldiers have increased by a total of 10,680.Average level: 17 Training: 12%

There is some difference between the new soldiers based on their experience of combat experience.
The recruits that were assembled were just like a house that has nastily cut corners like the windows were
made out of leather clothing. They had better training than the other villages but their behavio r was
different. Morata had lower morale, training, levels, and weapons in all areas. The Protection of Freya over
Morata ends in 36 days!
Where do these soldierss hearts lie
He still had some time left, but Weed could not be relieved yet.
The other guilds had many high level users.
Even after recruiting, the soldiers were no different than scarecrows.
They could be picked off by arrows over devastated from an enemy magic attack. Without the Order of
Freya, the number of soldiers, weapons, and armor were not reassuring.
Call Death Knight Van Hawk!
The Death Knight appeared in black smoke as he summon.

I answer the masters call.

I need you to go get your hoobaes(juniors)
Hoobae?
Kolderim. Go to Kolderim and use all of my contributions to bring the Kallamore Knights here.
The kingdom of Kallamore had the best knights and they were known as invincible in the battle against the
Kingdom of Haven. In the end, he got 23 thousand contribution from saving Kolderim in the Kingdom of
Vampires.
With Kolderim here, then the soldiers will grow a little faster.
In effect, it was killing two brids with one stone by having Kolderim here.
Take Wah-2 with you.
I will leave immediately.
While Weed was in intervention mode, aside from building more buildings, he set up a new position in the
castle.
To take care of the department of taxes and financy, Geumini will represent the agency on his behalf
He could think of no other than the expensive life sculpture Geumini.
Wah-1 was the Deputy tax officer, Wah-2 was the tax collector, Wah-3 was the Bureau, Wah-4 was the
Secret Service, Wah-5 was the special Tax Bureau.
Bingryong will be the Minister of War. Phoenix will cooperate and be the deputy minsters of war.
Rover was appointed to the department of Commerce. He appointed himself to the Agency of City
Beautification. It was not an option to distribute the power.
He kept all the key positions in Morata to himself.
Morata had exceptionally small guilds.
It was rare for beginners to rent a shack, much less start a guild office.
Moratas dawn!
There were many wandering the streets. In the distance, the light tower sprinkled the moonlight faintly.
Morata at dawn was more beautiful than it was during the day.
Soreuban, are we almost there?
Yes Huteo, its just up ahead.
They were a novices that were wearing rabbit leather armor. It was made from sewing together a bunch of
different pieces. Morata had the advantage that armor made from sewing skills was very good for low level
users. Clothes that were sewn by craftmen were usually expensive so it was probably used.
No ones following us right?

They stopped with an uneasy feeling of being robbed.

Stop turning around to look. Even if we dont check, they will.
What do you mean?
Look at the shack.
The roughly built shacks had their windows open.
Within the windows was the glint of sharp eyes!
They would catch anyone that was following secretly.
The Soreuban said to the other in a whisper.
Do not say anything of what goes on today outside of this place. One wrong word and then for me and
youwe will be done for in Morata
Gulp.
Huteo swallowed his saliva from the tension of the meaning of those words.
Of course, you said that you will never talk about the meeting or the place?
Yea, if we said it then it will spread and we wont be able to get into parties or hunting quests.
You have to be careful of what you say in Morata.
Not only in Morata. Their power is becoming more and more widespread. It might as well be in all of the
Northern part of the Continent of Versailles. In the worst case scenario then we may need to quit Royal
Road!
To be robbed of the charm of playing Royal Road.
Most people played Royal Road at least once a day. As newcomers they did not have the benefit of
starting over.
Its such a powerful group. That the
Shh, this is not the place where you can speak that name freely.
Oops.
Huteo was urgently made silent.
Soon the two of them reached their destination without a word.
The destination was on top on a hill on a dense field of shacks.
Even though it was plain, there was in fact a basement that opened up to an incredibly wide area.
Hidden dungeon!
This Moratas shack was originally a dungeon.

It was a large dungeon and with the contributions of a particular group that hunted down the monsters
within.
At the entrance they had to perform a simple entrance test.
Chwiik.
The toll to get in by a user was to respond with a larger nasal sound.
Chwiyik!
Chwek!
Go ahead.
Suddenly at the back of the dungeon there were a lot of people. There was a maze of shacks and a large
number of people in them.
Thank for letting me in. So
The two of them went around the dungeon. There were more than 20 thousand people gathered here. It
much was evidence to the secret society in Morata.
Torches covered every wall.
Here is the meat from the dragon slayer.
Oh, the dragon!
Here is your change.
Keep the change. Keep it.
There were a bunch of people talking passionately. Most of them were beginners but there were also many
high level users. They were the ones that were envious of Weed from the Continent of magic. He was a
free as the wind but as destructive as a volcano. He did not tolerate the oppression of the big guilds. There
was a large range of his supporters. Weed, from the Continent of Magic had built up a reputation and
Morata was a good place to live so high level users were attracted there. That is how the underground
society was formed. In the corner there were people that were handing out food for free. It wasnt much so
the people were eating it sparingly. The identity of the food they were eating was grass porridge. The
group that Huto and Soreuban had joined was the Grass Porridge Cult. They had a total of 320 thousand
members. The person that started the Grass Porridge Cult in the North was a user called Lemon. Lemon
was a Saint from the Kingdom of Rosenheim. She had encountered the grass porridge for the first time
during the construction of the pyramid.
Oh cool.
It was delicious.
Beginners did not eat much because they could not cook. In addition they were always hungry because of
the huge physical labor they performed. When this happens, drinking the delicacy of grass porridge was
exceptional. She had transported stones thirty nine times during the construction of the Pyramid and
Sphinx.

She would never forget that emotional moment.

Thanks to the fame from the quest, it was a big help to her as a novice in and outside of Rosenheim.
Lemon then began hunting and arrived in Morata. She remembers Weed exactly. He was an unscrupulous
employer that exploited workers without any better treatment but there was the potential for compensation
at the end! After the completion of the Statue of Freya, grass porridge spread through Morata like a
wildfire.
New players would be given grass porridge to drink and then follow the group with respect. They would
drink grass porridge after hunting. They would endure their problems with the Grass Porridge Cult. There
were many advantages to grass porridge since it did not require many ingredients and it was filling. There
was no need to eat at fancy restaurants since they had improved the grass porridge with sugar, ginseng,
and moderates amounts of meat. There was plenty of it to eat and it tasted good.
Beginners faced a period of suffering. However, those that had participated in Weeds quests formed close
friendships. Lemon and the other players from the Kingdom of Rosenheim handed out free grass porridge
to hungry players. Thus the Grass Porridge Cult formed with the shacks as the base which alleviated t he
sufferings of the beginners. Once it came to be known that Weed, the sculptor, and Weed, the God of War,
were on and the same, then high level players started joining in Morata. They were disgusted with the
unjust actions of the large guilds. Weed, the God of War was a symbol of power and freedom to them.
Thus the Grass Porridge Cult grew rapidly in Morata. There were over 312 thousand low level users over
level 50 and 8000 high level players!
Even if they left Morata for a quest, they would never forget their alliances to the province of Morata. The
goal of the Grass Porridge Cult was to blindly follow Weed.
In a moment, we will see a video of Karichwi.
Ohhhh!
The atmosphere of the secret meeting became even more enthusiastic. Insteal of an unorganiz ed rally
speech, it was more like a festival. There were cooks that were making delicious grass porridge. In the
center there was a bonfire with people dancing.
Oh, theres bamboo in it.
To think that I died once from eating poisonous mushrooms.
The Grass Porridge Cult members were so happy from eating that they could die.
They were complete novices but they could still share their joys with each other.
After a lot of time, the sun started to come out.
In the center of the event a voice yelled out. He was wearing a thick robe on top of his head.
Gentlemen, as you know there are many northern forces that intend on invading Morata!
The atmosphere of the group was like a glass of cold water being spilt.
Beginners could only express hostility and anger from their eyes.
They have spent a large sum of money on buying mercenaries to take over Morata. However, it will be
like any other city. They will raise taxes.

In order to regain their investment, they were bound to raise taxes. Especially if the guilds oc cupy Morata.
Because of their greed to attack other cities, Morata was going to be caught in the vortex of war. The
beginners were not deaf nor blind so they understood the situation. It had become very worrisome.
We will lose our shacks. There will be a need to get licenses to hunt rabbits. This stops now. Let us
protect Morata with out power!
Woooaaah!
The beginners lifted their rusty swords and shouted cheers.
Lets sign up more members to the Grass Porridge Cult. Let us increase the number of peopl e in Morata
that believe in freedom and justice!
To overcome the crisis, the beginners began to access the situation. The eyes of the man that started all
of it lit up.
To thinkthat the technique that Weed taught me would work.
Inflame the Grass Porridge Cult!
The users identity that conducted the event was Mapan.
Weed had handed over the production of fabrics to the Grass Porridge Cult for the duration of the war.
With a minimal investment he would reap an maximum effect. Weed had concocted war prepar ations from
behind the scenes.
Hmm.
Ahem.
Cough.
In a large clearing, Geomchi was sitting awkwardly. They had made a meeting with a group of female orcs.
The one that organized it was Seechwi.
This is Meru.
Please call me Meruchwi, chwiik!
I am called Geomchi.
My name is Chilcwhi. Chwichwit.
What a lovely name. I am Geomchi3.
The Geomchis were busy introducing themselves to orcs. Favorable rumors were spreading amongst the
orcs about Geomchi so the atmosphere was very friendly. After they came to a meeting, Geomchi132 sent
a whisper.
-A war is going to take place in Weeds Morata. We would like permission to go fight the invaders.
Geomchis thick eyebrows twitched since he was the representative of the group.
-What did you say?

-We would like to help with Weed during the siege.

-Siege? Are you sure that something so interesting is happening?
-It is. Its all over the television about how theyre going to finally attack.
-Its broadcasted on the television?
Geomchi jumped up from the spot.
Im sorry something urgent just came up. Ill have to be going back now.
Whatdid I do something wrong. Chwit!
No, its just that the youngest is getting in a fight so can I have your contact info?
Fighting a war was the most fun in the world. He had the opportunity to participate.
Chwichwit, please just whisper me.
Geomchi got up from the meeting with the orcs to gather everyone else.
Is going to be on the television?
I was already on the television during the dragon fight so are we going to be on again?
Geomchi opened his mouth to say.
I have not seen a siege yet. Is it really awesome?
I saw one once before.
What happened?
It was like a movie. At the end we will have to bear with endless incoming enemies.
Keueu.
That makes me feel better about going to Morata now.
In what way?
Half of them are girls.
There are so many girls?
Even if the orc woman look like pigs, he would still want a woman. In Morata, over half of the novices were
woman. Geomchi50 said.
After the battle with the dragon and dying, Geomchi16 got a girlfriend.
It was a very memorable day.
The first Geomchi to have gotten a girlfriend was a great event. Since then, the Geomchis have been
completely looking for their chance.
It happened because he protected a woman against the dragon.

Geomchi3 hit his knee. How could he not be excited.

Come on and lets go!
For the siege!
The Geomchis from all over Rosenheim Kingdom and The Yuroki Mountains. They heard the news and
headed to Morata on horseback. The disciples amongst the Orcs came along as well.

Chapter 6 : Weeds Song

Freya's protection over Morata has ended.

The Styrene Guild, the Puren Guild, and the rest of the guild alliance gathered their forces onto the plain.
The users in the rest of the army were waiting to depart in the other villages.
Northern Alliance.
A total of 128 thousand units had been gathered. Of these units, more than 90 thousand were NPCs. They
had been training in the north with swords, bows, shields, and other weapons for the war. They had
prepared 40 armored units to siege the walls.
"Let us depart to Morata. We shall take it over."
"Looting is allowed. First come, first serve."
"We shall have the fertile land of Morata. Raise your swords!"
The Guild Masters were trying to boost the morale of their army. In such a large scale war, the morale of
the NPC soldiers were factors that could not be ignored. The Northern Alliance were only 8 hours away
from Morata.
KMC Media, CTS Media, and the CHN were the stations that were going to film the war live. The forums
were packed with posts that were related to it.
-Everyone, its time for the show about Weed's war!
-I've been waiting for this.
-Simply been waiting for it to start.
God of War Weed.
Because of his huge reputation, everyone was gathered in front of their televisions trying to suprress their
tension and excitement. They were going to show Weed fighting.
-The Northern Alliance has some really awesome power, don't they? It's not uncommon for such a large
scale battle to happen in the central continent.
-How will Weed fight on such a magnitude?
-I honestly expect Morata to be defeated. Without the Church, no matter how many soldiers Morata has,
they will all be low level.

-I was a mercenary in the Continent of Magic and the large scale wars in Royal Road are on a whole
another level. It's going to be the Northern Alliance's unconditional victory.
-Doesn't Weed have a lot of experience with war? I remember seeing him conducting the Orcs and Dark
Elves on the video.
-Having war experience does not constitute victory. I'm sticking with the army to win. You know about the
Continent of Magic don't you? Weed never joins any guilds.
The war over the Internet had already started. With Weed's reputation, it was hard to think that he would
lose. The war against the Undying Legion was a big shock. Weed had, by himself, conducted a war using
the Orcs and Dark Elves on a never before seen scale. However the broadcasters believed in the
overwhelming victory of the Northern Alliance.
"According to the information, Morata only formed a number of soldiers recently in small number and poor
quality."
"This is the first time that anyone is going to beat Weed on such a large scale."
In real life, there were a number of high level users that gave their own unfavorable views. However, in
reality, the greater burden was placed on the users of the Northern Alliance.
God of War Weed!
Weed had already built a reputation on the Continent of Versailles as the absolute fighter.Even though it
was only one person, he had solved impossible quests and he had Bingryong, the Wyverns, and the
Phoenix. It only made sense that the Styrene Guild was very tense.
"We have to watch out for Weed. We need to catch Weed. If we do, then we will surely win. We have
power many times greater than that of Morata. You do not need to worry about the others. You will be able
to drop them in one hit."
"Woooaaah!"
"Do you think Weed is scary? It's just a big monsters! Hunting large monsters is what large experienced
guilds like us do. Just think of it like hunting. Simply catch the large monster and take its loot."
The Northern Alliance advanced!
Soon they came within the distance to see the Light Tower and the Statue. It was just a short 30 minute
walk away.
The 11,,867 armed forces of Morata were waiting. The Knights of the Kallamore Kingdom were nowhere to
be seen.
"Over there. Ready your weapons!"
"Ooooh!"
The Northern Alliance had prepared weapons to siege the walls with so they were going to go to another
location. They were going to do this because they thought Weed had experience with war. The siege
weapons slowly approached. The opponents thought that Weed was not anywhere nearby. That was
because the gates to the walls were still slightly open.
"Go and attack the gates. Once we get the gate then its our victory!"
The full force of the Northern Alliance charged forwards. Then the gates opened wide. With the sounding
of a trumpet, Knights galloping on horseback could be seen.
Shipppuuuwoooyu!
Coming out of the gate were the Knights of the Kallamore Kingdom!
Leading the charge was the Knight Kolderim.
"That, that crest."

"That flag with a shield on it...its the pattern of the Kallamore Kingdom!"
The Knights of the Kallamore Kingdom had been seen various times in the war broadcast of the Kingdom
of Haven. Each of the Knights were at least level 350 and the named ones went all the way up to level
450! According to footage, each knight could beat high level large monsters on their own. The group of a
the knights led by their leader began their assault against the siege units. The siege units were being
handled by users. They were confused because they were divided into various different guilds. Those from
the weaker guilds that saw them coming got scared and fled from the battle.
"Run!"
"I didn't know that there were going to be Knights from the Kallamore Kingdom here!"
The Northern Alliance, in their shock began to shoot arrows and cast magic.
"O Hot Flame, Burn Thy Enemy. Flame Blast!"
"Triple Shot!"
"Chain Lightning!"
A number of randomly aimed attacks poured out against the sudden attack.
"Scatter!"
The Kallamore Knights scattered into groups of 50. With their quick speed they were far away from the
magical attacks to be damaged.
Kwakwang kue kwa!
The lightning struck, the earth shook, the flames soared.
The wizards that were planning to use their magic sparingly to destroy the walls used all their magic!
Below the power of the attacks that had destroyed the ground could be seen. Since they had overlapped
their magic in the same area, the Kallamore Knights had avoided it. The 150 elite knights of the Kallamore
Kingdom that put all of the Kingdom of Haven into terror continued their charge. The mighty knights were
wearing full plate armor that was capable of absorbing magical attacks without breaking. Weed did more
than just that to make sure that the Knights did not fall helplessly. Every time the seasons change he could
enact the Blessing from the Goddess Freya! Thanks to that, the Kallamore Knights were all blessed.The
150 Knights charged with their horses and instantly took down 130 people.
"Charge!"
Kolderim gave a command.
They had prepared magic attacks again for the fight, but they had not known that the knightmare of the
battlefield, the Kallamore Knights would have appeared.
"Gahhhh! Help!"
"Hurry and avoid."
The enemy Kallamore Knights were so fast that they could not resist. The large armored knights appeared
in the battle with the utmost majesty. They were being taken out miserably. The wizards of the Northern
Alliance began to prepare their spells again.
"Water Storm."
"Triple Gravity!"

"Incinerate!"
They used their spells near the allied forces. The wizards of the guilds did not take into account the
location of the Kallamore Knights and did not hesitate to use their magic. Wizards were useful in war
because they could use magic to dispatch large groups of enemies crowded together. Because they were
getting experience and fame, they did not hesitate to use magic. The leaders of the Northern Alliance were
being brutally hit by large scale magics.
"Crazy Mages!"
"Stop it!"
But the wizards did not stop their magic.

-Level up-Level up
-Magic has inflicted severe injury on allies.
-Allies have been killed.
-Infamy has increased by 350.
-Level up.

They were leveling up tremendously!

Users that were part of the Northern Alliance averaged between level 250 to 300. They still had to be
concerned about the Kallamore Knights.
"Eternal Guardian!"
None of the Kallamore Knights died. Their weapons and armor had magical blessings stored on them that
would trigger. Each of the group of 50 knights would rush and then scatter. Using their high mobility,
dozens of knights would rush in and kill a single person instantly. In fact, many of the users had not been
prepared to fight to the death. Instead of trying to fight against the knights, many were trying to escape the
explosions. Multiple guilds were part of the alliance so it was hard to stop the mages from casting magic.
"Don't run away!"
"I didn't know that the Kallamore Knights would show up all of a sudden!"
The battlefield of the Northern Alliance was a mix of screaming and dying. There was not a command
system set up and the wizrds were blindly attacking while others fled. The Kallamore Knights would rush in
between the dust and flames as if they were Reapers of the Battlefield. However the situation would
change for the Northern Alliance if enough times passes. The Knights would get tired eventually and then
the enemy would aim for a counterattack. They could not imagine that a large enough army would appear
from Morata's castle.
"Move! Advance! Keep marching!"
"Let's go! We can protect Morata with our own hands!"
They were wearing leather clothes and wielding old iron swords. The beginners began to enter in to the
war. The prestigious guilds were the revolting scum of the earth with their oppression and tyranny. They
advanced to stop them and they would never give up Morata to them.
The Continent of Versailles was a harsh and rugged place to travel in!
Hunting a deer was like a boss monster to beginners. There was also the heart pounding feeling of
wandering around a field and discovering a dungeon. People say that the central continent was a good

place to hunt but they never got the chance to hunt. In various areas, beginners had to bow their heads to
the prestigious guilds to avoid offending them. They had to pay money if they wanted to hunt. They
couldn't say anything even if the hunting toll increased. A single dagger would have a 50% tax rate, and
even a severe 70% tax rate. They wanted to have their freedom. Their reasons for traveling the continent
were different. But now was the time for them to fight. They only had leather armor, a sword, and some
barley bread that they ate sparingly as they traveled to the north.
Then a story passed through the beginner community a few weeks ago. Various beginners put their
experiences together and shared information since they had all undergone the same tearful pains of trying
to earn money from rabbit leather. These beginners began to read some posts. Here were some of the
rumors.
-Grass Porridge Cult recruiting unlimited number of beginners at no cost!
-It's a organization that is secretly sponsered by Weed.
-The Lord does not exploit the Tower of Light, The Statue of Freya, or any of the beginners of their jobs or
rights.
In the scale of four weeks, they gathered an enormous number of beginners from all over the Continent of
Versailles in Morata.Tens of thousands would be fighting scarecrows since then.
"We can fight."
"Get up and defend our freedom!"
The city of Morata led a bitter battle atmosphere as they charged ahead. The people of Morata had
absolute loyalty and supported each other. Beginners would have their leather clothes repaired for free as
well as free packaged food. They had become stronger from relentlessly beating on the scarecrows. The
Geomchi sword masters began lectures aimed towards beginners. It didn't matter if they had spend weeks
of training. They had been waiting for this moment to fight.
"Let's go!"
"It's time to fight."
An army of beginners poured through Morata's gates!
Ten thouand, twenty thousand, thirty thousand...
Tens of twenty of waves poured out. They continued coming out of the gates without any sign of decline.
Morata was the place that beginners gathered on the Continent of Versailles. There were people that had
walked all the way from the central continent to those that started in Morata. They were lined up all the
way to the castle. The entire area was filled with beginners! In the midst of the Northern Alliance getting
attacked by the Kallamore Knights, the army of beginners suddenly attacked. Mapan rushed around giving
commands.
"Do not let the front line break! Support as much as possible. Shoot to kill! Do not hesitate to die because
the 1.2 million other Grass Porridge Cult members will avenge you."
The Grass Porridge Cult began to move in groups of 32 members to fight. The power in their beginner
swords were very humble. They were barely wearing any armor unlike the Northern Alliance members.
These common soldiers were formidable opponents. Their levels ranged from 30 to 50 but they did not
have any regard for their lives. They were still complete beginners in the field of fighting.
"Get them in the chest!"
"Attack their legs."
"Chuck axes at their heads!"

Every time there was a successful attack a beginner would scream out in death! It was clear to them that
they were dying. However, the users began to panic. The number of beginners did not stop coming. There
was a severe level difference of 100 so it was not hard to kill them. However, once you kill one, then two
would show up and then after than three more would show up. In such a large crowd they could not relax
for a moment. The Kallamore Knights had the power of about half of the Northern Alliance with the
exception of the ordinary soldiers. In the crazed battle, the organized beginners pushed them back with
their insanity.
"Grass Porridge! Grass Porridge! Grass Porridge!"
"Kill the invaders."
"Our lives are worth nothing. We can do nothing but benefit from killing them and taking their items that
drop!"
Beginners began their frantic full body assault!
In the air there was a large number of units all over the wall. It was a frightening thing to see. There were a
large number of containers filled with arrows!
"Shoot the arrows!"
Even though they were novice archers, mages, and clerics, arrows were still a big threat. The users with
low defense would not be able to defend themselves in the confusion.
"Fireball!"
"Ice bolt!"
"Fireball!"
Novice mages magical attacks!
Mages all over Morata's wall began to ruthlessly rain down magic on the enemy units. The novice mages
magical power could not be ignored. The elementalist started to show up as well.
"Faithful stone servant come forth and defeat my enemy."
"Shake the ground and churn the soil!"
They rained down stones that lowered the durability, defense, and attack of swords and armors. Archers
also had their bows cracked and broken. Frequently, the ground would crack and swallow up the users of
the Northern Alliance. Of course they could climb back up but the stamina consumption was huge.
Moreover, the spirits listened to every command that they gave. Suddenly the earth changed into a swamp
and an arm appeared dragging ankles into the soil. The users of the Northern Alliance began to curse.
"These beginners are getting cheeky."
"They're garbage. Slice them apart!"
"Just because you have all gathered together, what makes you think you can do anything?"
The difference in levels could not help much so around beginners would drop like leaves. It was difficult to
kill 1 to 2 people of the Northern Alliance. However, it turned into a battlefield in other parts of the Northern
Alliance. Not all of Morata was low level users. The prestigious guilds from the central continent did not
pay close enough attention! The high level users fought together in the north. They had mobilized large
numbers of beginners to hide themselves.They then began their assault alongside the novices. The users
fought together in Morata to tie down the enemies. Even the Geomchis were mixed among the beginners.
"Why are there so many openings?"

Geomchi150 would appear everytime the beginners would launch an attack. He could precisely see the
gap in which to stab his sword into.

-You have struck a fatal blow!

The users of the Northern Alliance would angrily wave their swords at Geomchi150 but they never even
reached him.
"They need to learn how to swing a sword from scratch."
-You have struck a fatal blow!

Pale's party was also make moves.

"Hey what's up?"
Hwaryung approached and smiled as the users' eyes widened. She was wearing a dazzling purple dress
that revealed her charming legs.
"Enchanting dance!"
Hwaryung began to use her fascinating dance move to free the users where they stood.
'No way.'
'You can't do this!'
It was unfair. While they paralyzed they could not help but be extremely angry. They didn't even get to
keep watching her dance. Hwaryung left behind a faint flowery smell as they were forced to stand there.
Pale and Maylon fired arrows at these enemies.
"Poison Arrow."
It was a sniper skill. They were moving everywhere while shooting arrows with extreme accuracy. She
deliberately took the day off in order to participate in the battle.
-This is KMC Media's Shin Hye-Min in Morata!
There was equipment in her capsule that linked everything she saw to the relay stations.
"Please call me Maylon here."
-Yes Maylon. Can I transfer this onto the broadcast?"
Maylon said while pulling her bowstrings.
"Of course!"

With her permission, the immages from her capsule were transmitted to the station. People could see
KMC's broadcast of a female Ranger pulling her bowstring. The tip of the arrow left the bow like a snake.
You could see the weight of the arrow as it hit the forehead of a user. The user lost a lot of health and
turned grey instantly.
"Twenty nine! Did you see that?"
-Are you having second thoughts now that you're involved in the battle?
"Yes. I need to keep fighting on Morata's side."
Aside from the two of them firing arrows, there was a storm of fire. Romuna was successful in casting a
long powerful spell from memory. After a while black clouds formed over her head. She quickly moved out
of the way to dodge it.
Crackle crackle kwagwa bashhaa!
Thunder bolts dropped from the sky simultaneously. A wizard took off his hood to see if the attack was
successful. Maylon continued to fire her bow off. Her arrows shot into the upper torso of the wizard.
"Thirty! This time I didn't miss the wizard."
The breath of everyone that was watching was taken away from the sudden events. Multiple stations were
broadcasting live at Morata. This was the advantage they needed to get higher ratings than the other
stations.
Of the Northern Alliance there were many warrior and paladin users with high defense, but they did not
hunt like the Geomchis. Boss monsters that Knights would not be capable of kill the Geomchis could hunt!
The users of the Northern Alliance stopped panicking and grasped the situation. However, they could only
realize the number of disadvantages there were. The guild chat was so congested that no one could find
any decent information. The Kallamore Knights were still stronger than a high class boss monster as they
engaged the field of carnage. Level 50 beginners, though small, was still something to be worried about.
Users were going along with the beginners and hunting enemies as asssasins. Because they were low
level, the beginners pressed on fearlessly.
"Morata's army!"
Morata's soldiers jumped into the war. They mainly focused on shooting arrows from a distance to
intercept the Northern Alliance. Then there was a scream!
Dung dung dung dung puaaaa!
Music could be heard from all over Morata. Bard began to play all at once. Bards could help with aiding
allies by replenishing their stamina. The bards gave a performance about the Morata Lord's might.
"Let the power of our souls play!"
The bards started to blow a horn. Soon the mood began to escalate rapidly. It felt as if something was
going to show up!
"Keurwalalalalalala!"
Then they heard a huge roar. The soldiers and generals of the Northern Alliance began to feel weak at the
knees as they collapsed onto the floor. The Peerless Dragon causes weak creatures to die. The aura
began to fill the bodies of everyone in the Northern Alliance.
"What?"
"What has appeared?"

Looking up into the sky, at the castle the giant Bingryong could be seen flying around. He was too large to
have good agility or stamina, and he was weaker than usual but the intimidation that he gave off was real.
"Its Bingryong!"
"God of War Weed is here with Bingryong!"
Weed was sitting on top of Bingryong's head. The Wyverns were flying around as escorts with the
Phoenix.
"Weed!"
"The God of War Weed has descended!"
The users that had participated in the fight began to shake with fear in their eyes. Due to Weed's
charisma, the users of the Northern Alliance were suddenly affected.
"There is no way we could have won against a famous adventurer like him."
"Weed was able of catching a dragon. We can never win."
Weed had colossal fame and fighting spirit that caused the enemy soldiers to lose morale. Morale was
recognized as an important power on a battlefield. Weed smiled satisfied.
"This is a wonderful hunting ground."
Tens of thousand of people in the war!
If he won the war then he, the lord, would get a lot of fame and a title but that was not what Weed found
interesting. Why would he risk himself if he could get more fame from a quest. He had struggled with an S
rank quest for his class. Weed wanted the equipment that was worn by the Northern Alliance. On the item
trading site, he could get 75 thousand, 90 thousand, 1060 thousand, 2.9 million and higher up to 10
million won for the items. There were a lot of users that were equipped with swords and armor.
"Alright. Alright. This is great."
He did not know how many Kallamore Knights and beginners were left since the fight had already gone on
for 2 hours. Now that the Northern Alliance was exhausted and lost a lot of vitality it was now time for him
to strike. He still had to be careful of the mages that were meditating to regenerate mana.
"Keulkeulkeulkeul."
Weed smiled and let out a wicked laugh.
From the very beginning of the war he had been waiting for this very moment. It was cowardly but he
fought nonetheless.
"I can see the items that I'll get from killing."
It was not an exaggeration that Dark Gamers got a special bonus payment at least once a year. There was
a jackpot all over the area. In this one battle he would be able to get a lot of equipment. Weed cleared his
throat now that he was ready. The bards continued to play their music. It was to indicate the joy of the start
of the song of war! Weed began to yell violently at the top of Bingryong's head.

The music of the battlefield flows

Follow me now
I'm singing to the brink of death.
Weed had not practiced the lyrics beforehand. Weed turned his eyes to the floor.
There are four warrior helmets.
Time for you to die.
Is that a knight I see over there.
Are you exhausted?
I'll give you twenty seconds to rest
I'll be taking your armor
Those are some very nice thing that you have
I'd like to have them!
You have such luxurious items.
I, Weed, will fight you.
While looking at the floor, he came out with improvised about looting items live on the screen. There were
quite a few users in the mid-300s that he could sweep up. Last night he had spent a lot time to give life to
two sculptures. The King Hydra and the Black Snake. The effects were not worth it to Morata but he gave
life to them since it was an emergency. As a result Weed's art stats dropped and he gave life to a level
429 and a level 441 super monsters. Even with Weed's charisma and leadership, it was very tou gh to
control these new creatures.

Chapter 7
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Defending Morata

The complaints from the King Hydra and the Black Imugi were piling up and they seemed ready to
explode. The sculptures were not even tired. However ever since they were given life they had only been
told to wait even after the battle had started.

'Must wait until I can eat.'

'To become a true dragon I must eat these guys. But I can not move because of the command of the
owner.'
The King Hydra species characteristics were brutality and voracity. When the Northern Alliance drew near,
the King Hydra's eyes would enlarge.

'I want to eat. I want to eat.'

'Want to eat them.'
'We have seven heads to eat with.'

'It smells so, so delicious.'

Thick saliva dripped from each of the King Hydra's heads. The acidic saliva from the statue mixed into the
nearby lake, killing the fish. The Northern Alliance still had not noticed the presence of the King Hydra
because of the ongoing battle. However, once Weed showed up, the King Hydra reached the limits of its
patience.

"Kaaaaaaaa!"
The King Hydra splashed acorss the lake and ate up the users of the Northern Alliance. With its heads, it
swallowed up 9 users into its big mouths.

"It's a snack. Snack are delicious. A delicacy."

The sound of the crunching of users! The Black Imugi prepared to attack elegantly by summoning a
Fireball. The large fire magic was poised in the air, ready to attack. The King Hydra and the Black Imugi
were not the same as the ones during the fight against the Embinyu Cult. They were similar, but their
levels were far lower and much more vulnerable than before. They magic was weaker, their vitality was not
infinity, and they were weaker. They were lacking in all aspects, but the users of the Northern Alliance
could not make such a calm judgement.

"Come on!"
The Knights of the Kallamore Kingdom was causing the users to panic. The Kin g Hydra was randomly
eating users with its heads and the Black Imugi summoned and dropped Fireballs. Instead of fighting, the
users tried to escape from the King Hydra that ate dozens of people. The Black Imugi dropped its fireballs
causing the genocide of more than 100 people. The flames spread widely around the debris. The wizards
tried to cast protective magic and the archers tried to plan a diversion. However, more people thought
about trying to run away to save their lives. The users of the Northern Alliance had not had any experience
in performing a siege. Although, even if they had experience, it would not help them in such a situation.
Furthermore this was not a normal fight about power that one could predict. With the fear and anxiety, the
once powerful Northern Alliance was rapidly dismantling. Some of the guilds began to launch magic
attacks at Weed.

"Fire Burst!"
"Frost Circle!"
"Thunder Storm!"
The spells were cast and attacked the ground. Powerful knights charged towards Weed. Archers fired th eir
arrows. Their goal was Weed! They wanted to hunt Weed, the God of War.

'Either way, the winner of the battle does not matter'

'It only matter that I can become famous after killing Weed.'

The users that were over level 300, the core power of the Northern Alliance, launched their attack on
Weed. There was a significant amount of users that were conserving their mana in order to aim it at Weed.

"Kaaaaaa."

The Phoenix flew forwards Weed, dedicated to protect the owner's life. There were magical and physical
attacks from over 37 people were met with the Phoenix's wings.
-Burst Fire has been absorbed.
-Ice Circle has decreased health by 4269.
-Phoenix's body has failed to absorb Thunder Storm. 3210 health is gone.

Ice and water magic ate away at the Phoenix's health but the fire magic restore it. Arrows also stuck into
its body. The Phoenix managed to stay strong in the face of the magic and physical attacks.

"Kieeee!"
Phoenix was suffering horrible pain. Even with his huge level and high health, the consecutive powerful
strikes caused a heavy amount of damage. The continuous attacks could have possibly been fatal. He lost
health until he was at 24%. Weed immediately started blaming him.

"This ignorant bastard!"

"Kieeg?"
"Nevermind, all birds are the same. Even if they have a head they don't know how to use it!"

If he had been hurt then he would have started to nag at the Wyverns and Bingryong.
That was prevented because of Phoenix.

'That was good.'

'He is able to take care of the owner better than myself.'

'That's our junior.'

The sculptures of life wanted to live a good and selfish life!

Weed did not want the last Phoenix to die. It was also the same for the other sculptures of life. Even if he
won the war, if he lost a sculpture of life then it would be a big loss. To give life to another masterpiece or
a bunch of classic pieces would cost him at much as 10 levels. He had told this to the Wyvern and
Bingryong several times already.
"Do not die."

Weed's voice sank and sounded slightly moist and sweet. Bingryong began to have frozen tears forming at
the corners of his eyes.

"You have yet to break even."

"..."
"You need to work for the next 20 years to cover the losses I made on you, at the very least, right? Do not
make any risky actions or you'll be wasting my money like this."
Even if you want to die, then you cannot die until you have made a lot of money.

"Let's prepare the magic attack again. Weed is still in the sky."
"Let's all attack at once."

You can not afford to give your enemies an opportunity on the battlefield. There was a dense number of
users in the Northern Alliance so Weed could not miss an opportunity now.
"Phoenix, Bingryong. Start now. Do not lose against the youngests."

The Black Imugi and the King Hydra that Weed had made were already going around and attacking. The
newly created sculptures were powerful but there were a considerable amount of level 300 users that were
dangerous. He did not know about the Kallamore Knights and the Geomchis, but the King Hydra and t he
Black Imugi would be surprisingly easy to kill.

"Kiyaaaaa."
Phoenix began flying to the center at full speed. Everywhere he passed by a rain of flames fell down. With
the Phoenix's power of fire! As the rain of fire fell, the knights and soldiers began to rapidly burn as the fire

attached itself to them. Fire damage was limited to an individual but now it was on an incredibly large
range. The ground was covered in flames. The flames could be removed with water related magics from
wizards or from priests. But the flame rained down on such a wide range all over the area. This meant an
enormous amount of damage accumulation.
"Take care when fighting Wyverns. Do not be too greedy!"
"Alright Master."

The Wyverns were much weaker in the early level 300 so a group of 10 wizards could easily defeat them if
they were single targeted. They needed to avoid being defeated by magic and falling to their deaths.
Luckily wizards were very difficult classes to level up. In the Northern Alliance, there were maybe only
about 500 wizards and most of them have already exhausted their magic.
"Geumini, go help the Wyverns."
"Alright Master."
"I'll lend you the wings for you to hunt with."

To let Geumini fight with the Wyverns, he lend him the wings. He did not want the prec ious gold ingots that
Geumini was made of to fall to the ground and disappear without a word.
"Bingryong, be sure to fight well. Help the Wyverns out."
"Leave the Wyverns to me."

Weed jumped off of Bingryong. The people that were watching his every move cried out. They wanted to
kill the God of War!

"Weed fell."
"There he is!"
There were paladins, warriors, mages, thieves, assassins, and swordsmen. Weed checked the number of
melee classes that were being engulfed by the flames and were running away. Wee d fell into the Northern
Alliance and hit the ground, smashing into a dwarf.

This guy is!

The dwarf yelled!

With Weed's weight, there was an enormous amount of damage done to the dwarf's health as well as
inflicting confusion status. The users that were around Weed were greatly surprised.

Sculpting blade!
Weed took the life of the Dwarf with his sword easily. He quickly looted him as he turned grey. Loot! The
feeling as something instantly enters into your possession!

Got it!
He did not have time to check his message window. It was the feeling of robbing a place and not having
the time to check in the jewelry was authentic or not. Enemies were everywhere.

"High Priest Blessing!"

He blessed himself with the Freya's Ring of the High Priest. He had prepared himself earlier with sword
grind and armor polishing skills. There was a 20 minute time limit on the blessing.

"Heraim Fencing."
He continuously moved forwards without stopping with the sword skill! He had gotten the ancient sword
skill at the fourth floor of the Hero Tower. The continuous increase in attacks raised strength and agility.
Weed ran like crazy.

'Chest armor look a little cheap. Sword's cheap. The maximum level of that equipment is 210.'
He passed by those immediately.

'He's wearing a good helmet. The other stuff looks about the same. Around level 250. There a lot of armor
so he must have high health but the durability is a bit worn out. There's a high probability of dropping.'

Weed used his sword to strike him.

Puuk!
The sword pierced into the seams of the armor.
-Two continuous attacks have been successful.

40% increase in Power.

His blacksmith skills he had learned were useful. Armor did not have defense equally in all locations.
There were seams and thin sections that did not have much durability and were be penetrated more easily.
Weed, as a hobby, was able to instantly tell the overall level of users through the equipment that they were
wearing. The Dark Gamer's Union Board of item information as well as the auction sites were now working
here! The user turned grey as Weed gave the finishing blow to stop him from recovering. He began to
single out users. Archers! He overwhelmed the bow users. There was a Blue Magic Bow among the
archers!
-Three continuous attacks have been successful.
Agility has increased by an additional 40%.
It was possible for Weed to use Heraim Fencing up to eight hits. With each successful attack, power and
agility was raised greatly. Royal Road was a reflection of reality. Increasing the stren gth stat would slightly
increase endurance. Raising the agility stat would improve accuracy and response time.Weight and speed
made a difference when it came to running 100 meters. However raising 100 power stats did not
unconditionally raise the 100 damage. There were many variable when it came to maximum attack
damage. Of course these would show if a sword was not wielded properly. The weapon could slip and the
damage would not fully be used against the opponent. More was needed than just strength and agi lity.
There was no point if the body only had high agility. There was also no point if the body was too big and
heavy that it was difficult to fight. Bingryong had huge damage output but required a lot of strength to just
hold up his body. This was a disadvantage. On the other hand, the dwarves did not have much body
weight so they did not keep up well in battle. They made up for the lack of power by using weapons like
axes and hammers. Weed killed three more people with four more attacks. All that was left was a Knight!
But the knight was using a good sword. That sword was an amazing weapon with strong penetrating
power. It was a very expensive weapon for a knight to use! It was a good weapon to use against enemies.
"That's mine!"

Weed used the Heraim Fencing to attack. He struck the knight like lightning. The mighty sword fell down in
a line. However, at that moment Weed was mistaken. A sword came from behind as the knight began to
swing towards him.

"So it seems that knights are not so fragile!"

The valuable items!

He repeated the Heraim Fencing again, this time more powerful. The last of the eight attacks was 3 to 4
times more powerful than the first. Sometimes it would exceed the durability limit of the armor and
weapons and break often. Weed jumped with his full power forwards. Heraim Fencing improved not only
power but also agility. Thanks to his high agility, he could twist his sword and change his attack into any
direction.
Yes!

Then he saw another knight. In the middle of his attack, he confirmed a weak point and changed the
direction of his blade in a very short time period and stuck it into the knight. It was a big challenge for
Weed to change the direction of his attack based on the situation because of his high attack speed and
power. However, he naturally grasped the weight of the sword and spun his body into the air. The Heraim
Fencing was still in effect. He spun to make his attack stronger to finish off the Knight's life and defenses!
Kwaaaang!
The sword swung accurately into the knight's side. The Knight didn't even have time to scream before he
turned grey and died.
Syasyasyag.
Weed used his left hand to sweep up the items. Even if it was only one copper he would use his fast and
accurate hand movements.
"Ueueu...."
"It's really Weed!"
The nearby users did not dare to move. The knight that had just died was one of the stronger users. The
rest did not have time to react. None of the melee classes were holding up to Weed! The knights on
horseback and other users began to step up. Even though they had good sense, there was no sense of
unity and they had pathetic organization. Weed decided on another target.
'I have seen that ring before. It has a property that increases maximum mana.'

He had the talent to identify the item's characteristics! It was a very good item. He could not miss out on
getting such an expensive item from the enemy.
Call Death Knight Van Hawk!
Death Knight was summoned. He summoned Van Hawk because he was going to start fighting a large
number of enemies and knights.
"I'll take this one Master."
"Heraim Fencing!"
He did not hesitate and did not stop his attack. Weed kept moving forwards the enemy. He had fell into
the middle of the Northern Alliance and there were enemies everywhere.
"Weed is mine!"
"Take my sword. Lightning Sword!"
The enemies did not waste time and used their skills without hesitation. Weed took the offensive against
the enemies that were between level 200 to 300. He killed the ones that were exhausted or heavily injured.
After using up Heraim Fencing he managed to kill five people. However that was not enough.
"Sculptural Destruction! Convert into Force!"

-Sculptural Destruction has been used.

The grief from destroying a fine piece! The grief!
Five art stats have disappeared permanently. Fame has decreased by 100.
Art stats have been converted into Power.
His bodily muscles were boiling with strength! It was too big of a waste to use a masterpiece so he only
used a fine piece. Even this much was a waste.

"Return me 15 times my amount!"

Weed cried out, screaming at his enemies. His increased strength with his accuracy further increased his
lethality. Thieves and assassin neglected to use their ranged attack skills and they had pitiful defense. So
the assassin and thieves, as well as other classes were easy to attak. Weed jumped and killed 25
enemies. Then a strong looking knight came running over with ten other people Weed could not overlook
this!
Thats at least level 340.
They were the core of the Northern Alliance's power. He could usually use Heraim Fencing to kill users in
one or two blows and now a strong knight was approaching him. He tirelessly moved his sword towards his
enemies.
-Four continuous attacks have been successful.
Power has increased by an additional 40%.
Kkwagwagwang!
The sword gave off deafening bursts as he struck the knight's shoulder armor. The knight was surprised by
the power of the strike. Even with high vitality, the user was forced into a state of panic. Because of the
high level armor and shield he had high enough defenses to not die in a single hit.
-Five continuous attacks have been successful.
Enemy is now confused.
Reduces enemy fighting spirit.
Agility has increased by an additional 40%

-Six continuous attacks have been successful.

Power has increased by 50%.
15% of the damage is dealt in a shockwave.
Seven continous attacks have been successful.
Agility has increased by an additional 30%

Power has increased by an additional 20%.

1500 mana has been spent.
A Knight was killed!
After he killed a knight, he killed three more knights.
The last knight took a total of eight hits to defeat.
"Its a strong skill. Don't block! Avoid!"

The Knights began to scatter. However, even though the knights quickly escaped, they were still within the
range of his attack. Weed caused the weak players to run! His sword caused high amounts of damage but
it ran out quickly because of its mana consumption. However, he could conserve mana and raise his skill
proficiencies higher. Due to his sculptural destruction, he could deal high damage to the enemy's health
and cut through their defenses. Weed was still surrounded by knights and other professions so he was in
an unfavorable situation.
"Isn't this a little extreme!"

Weed did not lose his concentration as he looked around at his enemies. In the meantime, he was
gathering the items that were dropped by the ones that had died!
Ueueu...
"I can't believe this. His level is too high."
The users were tired! After the magic attack and the arrows, more than 100 users would swarm at them
each. Weed had jumped in after the arrows and spells were shot and used Heraim Fencing at the knights.
The surviving wizards gathered to use their mana to cast a spell to attack Weed. He could not avoid a
magic attack that attacked everywhere indiscriminately. He had lent the wings of light to Geumini so he
could not escape into the sky. He had also sent Geumini to fight in a place that wouldn't attract attention
but now Weed was exposed to be attacked.
"I wish my class had a few more combat skills to use....Moonlight sculpting!"

Weed's eyes were watering. He had learned this skill after getting advanced sculpting. The light sculpting!
It required a consumption of mana but it covered the entire body in light and could act as a defense.
Cheuchyuchyuchyu!
Everywhere Weed fired off multi-colored light. Each of them were an absolutely beautiful hue. Various
magical attacks and arrows bounced off and changed direction. However, his skill level was still low so it
could only do so much.
Am I going to die like this?

Weed felt fearful. It was not certain that he would live if he was hit with magic of this magnitude. He still
had the option of reviving by the Refuse Death skill. In that moment he cold show the true power of the
undead in a place like this. However, if he died than he would drop equipment and skill levels. The
Moonlight Sculpting was not high, but his sculpting and production skills were really hard to raise! Weed
had learned a large number of skills and the skill drop in each of them would be evident. H e instinctually
prepared for an unavoidable death. He wrapped as much of his body in Moonlight as possible. After he
revived as an undead, he would have no need for mana.
"Cold Eyes!" Weed increased his defenses by using the Cold Eyes skill.
"I will protect you, Master."
Death Knight Van Hawk blocked the front with a shield. The magic enveloped the area.

Chapter 8
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
War Negotiations

This has been brought to you by Grisia.

Explosions ripped the land apart and ice pillars formed and collapsed repeatedly! After the smoke and dust
cleared, the Northern Alliance could see the results of their actions. In the area that was thoroughly
devastated by magic, there stood Weed and the Death Knight. Only that one area was fine. Thanks to the
Moonlight Sculpting, the trajectory of most of the magic was changed slightly. Thankfully none of the magic
had been aimed at Weed directly when they exploded. Due to the different properties of the various magics,
the result was quite destructive. The arrows shot by the archers had lost most of their attack power because
of the aftereffects of the magical attacks. Even so, in the center of the explosions, it was a miracle that
Weed and the Death Knight managed to survive. It was thanks to their vitality, endurance, defensive skills,
armor, and the protection from the Moonlight Sculpting! With the Death Knight, they managed to preve nt
dying by dividing the damage from the explosion. However, the durability of the Ancient Shield fell by a
staggering 25 points. It was not an exaggeration one of the best, unique shields but it could not be repaired.
The durability of his Tallock armor had dropped severely and was now in rags, but thankfully he was lucky
that it was not fully destroyed yet.
"My Ancient Shield..."

His precious Ancient Shield that he only wore sparingly! The durability had dropped by 25 and now only 261
was remaining. He felt unbearable anger that its price would fall. Weed was really angry.

"I would have rather died!"

He would earn back his skill experience but he could not get the durability that the Ancient Shield had lost
back. Weed had 33% health left and 46% of his mana. Even if he wanted to cry, he could not stop now
since he needed to break even. He had managed to survive the magic explosions.

'As for the items....'

Weed had been ambushed by the Northern Alliance. Naturally he did not forget to take the items fr om those
that had died.

"Heraim Fencing!"
At the moment, he began to fight those that were left. Weed was the hero of the battlefield. Everyone was
watching him as they were intent on killing him. The Death Knight began to act and strike down enemies.
The wizards and archers began to attack but it was not as threatening as the first strike.
"Let's fight against those that wish to harm Morata with Weed-nim."
"Kallamore Knights, let's go!"

The Kallamore Knights were still fighting against the Northern All iance. All of the high level users that went
to fight Weed had died in the magical attack. Many of the leaders of the Northern Alliance had already died.

"Kill them!"
"We beginners will fight back against the oppressors."

Geomchi and the beginners began to break apart the enemy. The King Hydra, Black Imugi, Phoenix,
Bingryong, and Wyverns were earning him a lot. Weed to focus his attention towards making the Northern
Alliance crumble from within just as he had hoped and intended for. A single death does not lead to a
significant lead to victory. Since he killed and looted a lot of the enemy leaders, the army was disorganized.
"Beat them!"
"Kill them all!"

The balance was destroyed and could not revert back to normal. The Northern Alliance was stuck in a
situation like that of a wildfire. They could no longer trust their allies after having been attacked by their own
magic.
"I give up. Help me!"
"It is own defeat."

"I apologize for declaring war on Morata."

The Northern Alliance users began to drop their weapons to show their intent to surrender. There was
speculation that once Weed had begun to sing that there were already people surrendering. Once the
soldiers of the Northern Alliance put down their weapons, the siege came to an abrupt, expected end. The
beginners lifted their rusty swords and their wooden shields and began to cheer.
"Uwa, we won!"
"Morata wins. Hurrah!"

Weed shook his head.

"You started this war so you can not be the one that gets to decide when it ends!"

He used to mana to give off a Yell. This was not the end of the war. He had spent a lot of money to recruit
soldiers and other expenses that would mean an economic loss. Of course, a defeat in war was the side
that had substantial damages and could ransom prisoners of war, but t hat was not enough for Weed. He
had not earned enough money from equipment. There were still the Kallamore Knights, the beginners, the
Geomchis, Pale and the rest of the party against 30 thousand weak and tired users. There was money and
experience scattered all over the floor! To say that you wanted to end the war was nonsense. It was like
donating all of your money to charity after having won the lottery!
"Uwaaaa!"
"We won!"
"The Northern Alliance declared defeat!"

To the beginners that were giving off their victory yells, they thought that Weed was just being proude to
show his pleasure in the situation. Weed yelled back.
"These enemies dare to invade and destroy Morata! Do not leave a single person alive, kill them all!"

The beginners had to be stirred up.Without them there was no telling how much damage the Sculptures of
Life and the Kallamore Knights as well as Morata's soldiers would take. With the number of beginners they
could exhaust the members of the Northern Alliance. The Geomchis would ninja in during the confusion and
cut down enemies while the Kallamore Knights charged in unexpectedly. The shouting that the beginners
gave off worked to lower the spirits of the users from the Northern Alliance. Weed the God of War had given
off his infamous war cry and wanted to wipe out the Northern Alliance. The users of the Northern Alliance
raised their hands.

"Praise to Weed!"
"He is indeed the Count of Morata. We admit clear defeat and will not attack Morata again."
"It is an honor to lose to Weed the God of War. We had learned from this. Thank you!"
Because it was so interesting, stations were broadcasting the war in Morata.

"The Northern Alliance seems to have entered Morata's territory. Haseungtae-ssi, what do you think will be
the outcome of this war?"
"It can't even be called a war. The Northern Alliance has mobilized over 120 thousand units. The victory will
definitely go to the Northern Alliance. The majority of the Northern Guilds had formed this coalition and it
was successful."
CHN Media decided that the Northern Alliance would win.

"The scale of the Northern Alliance is amazing and they have generously spent on military efforts to take
over Morata."
"There are a lot of siege weapons. Viewers are going to see the city of Morata covered in flames today."
"Will Weed's invincibility as the God of War end?"
"Unfortunately that is so."

CTS Media came outright and said that Morata would lose. Weed would suffer bitter defeat and the
Northern Alliance would win so that their viewership would increase. KMC Media took a different stance.
"The Northern Alliance, despite having a massive force, does not mean much to Weed."
"Oh Juwan-ssi, what do you mean? Are you saying something like the Northern Alliance is not enough to
Weed?"
"That's right. It is because he is that much of a threat that the other guilds target him."
"What do you think will happen in the war?"
"It looks like the Northern Alliance's victory may seem obvious, but that is unknown until the war finally
starts."
"So you're saying that Weed can win this war."
"At this point it is difficult to say, but from the quests so far performed by Weed the God of War, there is no
saying that he would definitely lose."

Oh Juwan was watching the fight carefully. Morata was not expected to win, so KMC M edia as Weed's
contractor would get reduced viewership. Still the Director was a dedicated fan of Weed and maintained his
stance despite what others said. Then the stations showed the Kallamore Knights appear. There was not a
single person there that did not understand the might of the Kallamore Knights!

"Do you think Weed brought them? Weed does travel a lot but I did not know that he had gone to the
Kallamore Kingdom!"
"Kolderim is leading the knights. Kolderim is the Knight that directly leads the knig hts of the Kallamore
Kingdom!"
"Is there some connection between Weed and Kolderim?"

The host of the station urgently raised his voice. Other than Maylon, the others did not know that it was
Weed that had liberated Kolderim's soul and were surprised. The Kallamore Knights were battle knights that
could take any role in combat and had the power to stop any force. They would ruthlessly wield their maces
and swing their swords like lightning while maintaining maneuverability so they were like undying demons.
The Kallamore Knights were very dashing, so much that there was significant increase of aspiring knights.
The Kallamore Knights assault made a huge impact on the Northern Alliance users. The fear could be seen
in their eyes.They had seen the Kallamore Knights' destructive power on the television but now they were
subject to it themselves. With the sounding of a horn, the Kallamore Knights charge in rapidly. Many chose
to flee from fear. Then the Knights began to dodge the wizard magic that led to allied da mages, and then
Morata released their large number of beginners. A level 300 high level users could simply kill 100
beginners. However, as the slaughtering continued they would get more physical exhaustion. Even if they
killed a few beginners, they were still surrounded on all sides. The Kallamore Knights would finish them off
quickly or a high level Geomchi would briefly appear. The Northern Alliance users had already abandoned
the idea that they were in the advantage. Mixed among the beginners were Morata 's mid and high level
users. In the battlefield, the experience and melee combat skills of the individual were important. Weed then
appeared with the King Hydra, the Black Imugi, Phoenix, Bingryong, and the Wyverns! It was true that the
famouse Weed the God of War would sing before a fight. They had all noticed it in the battles with the Orc
Karichwi.
'The real war begins now.'
'This is Weed's war.'

The song was about looting the items that the high level users of the Northern Alliance were wearing! That
was exactly what he was singing about. The battle then progressed and magic began to strike Weed! It was
an intimidating sight to see him survive that magic explosion. The Northern Alliance lost their motivation to
fight and began to surrender to avoid further sacrifices. However the Northern Alliance was a coalition of
builds rather than a guild under a single person so they did not have military efficiency. Due to the fact that
it was a coalition of many builds, once one guild surrenders then the whole al liance collapses.
"..."
"So what happened to the war."

"Morata won."

The hosts were at a loss for words. It was difficult for them to explain what had happened once the
beginners had begun to pour out. There were enough posts on the Internet community to cause the
massive lag. Once you posted our own comment, you had to check 20 pages to see it.
-So the God of War did not lose today.
-I didn't think the Kallamore Knights would show up.
-He had the power to bring them.
-The Northern Alliance could not be called the main powers on the continent. It could not compare to the
central and south eastern forces. However, after seeing the events of the war I am now unsure.
-How is Morata growing so rapidly? Last time I saw it was only on the level of a small vill age.
-Don't forget to keep watching the broadcasts.
-They don't see the broadcasts too often. Morata changes on a weekly basis.
-I started as a user in Morata. It's a place where art, culture, adventure, religion, and commerce co -exist in
harmony. The church of Freya can't be ignored. The North isn't lacking in anything. But they just keep
growing.
-Weed is more than qualified to be Lord there. The Northern Users were just bad at developing their towns.
He had built many huge sculptures and now isn't there the Art's Center Building? If that's completed, I would
be glad to stay there.
-I just finished eating my sandwich. Also Weed! He did not disappoint at all. It was a shame that he didn't
get to fight much but he fought well didn't he?
-I am leaving with my friends to the North. There's no point in trying to take over Morata anymore.
-Wait a minute, I'm coming too.
The moment the war ended, a window popped up for Weed to see.

-The enemy has surrendered

-Loyalty of citizens in Morata has increased by 3.
For showing off the city's power, military influence in the area has increased by 15.
Theft will disappear and bandit invasion will be reduced.
Security has increased by 13%.
Consumption will temporarily rise in Morata. People will not spare money to celebrate this victory.
Morata's victory celebrations begin voluntarily.

-The Sculpting Guild will now produce souvenirs of this victory. 5000 gold has been consumed.
The Bards Guild will now hold a music making competition in memory of this war. The prize will be
4500 gold.

-Morata's fame in the Continent of Versailles has increased by 75.

Current repuation: 469
The higher the repuation of the region, the more famous the ruler is.
Victory or defeat in war, as well as produce, trade, quests, expeditions are factors that work towards
local repuation. With high repuation, users can get high quality quests and fame in Morata. The
trading pose will purchase goods at better prices.
-Increase in the fame of Morata's specialties.
-Reputation of Morata's textiles and leather industries increase, Freya's blessing and agriculture will
increase local specialties.
-Morata will become famous for wine if there are more wineries.
-Morata has formed a speciality for superior cattle.
-89 Teuriban villagers migrate to Morata.
-85 Noroma villagers migrate to Morata.
-3600 northern residents have switched faith to the Church of Freya.

-Skilled craftsmen migrate!

The craftsmen will come to the Northern town of Morata and teach children their trade.
The children of Morata have great potential for the future.

-The Ekoban's town residents will now protest for 20 weeks.

They blame their incompetent ruler for not being like Morata.
If this condition persists, then Morata will become the lord of these towns.

Due to the defeat in the war, each of the towns were facing large scale resistance. It depended on the
culture of each town and those that were defeated had to pay a huge penalty. Tears fell from those that
were held in captivity.
-The warehouse manager hold the prisoner keys.
Their families will want to come to Morata to see them within two weeks.

Each of the lords had the responsibility of maintaining the morale in their forces. However, the Northern
Lords did not see that and suffered huge damages.

"Half of the town has already deserted."

"Kerala doesn't have any culture. All the farmers have left the harvest in the ditches and ran away."
"Well, that much is evident."
"Bankchester guild is barely holding their own."
"Your town?"
"Us? There's nothing to buy. Who knew that culture and are are things that were actually important?"
There was not much unrest in the continent since there were cultural centers. Each town and city fulfilled
the basic need of cultural level so that they could maintain hostilities with neighboring kin gdoms. Morata
had exceptionally great culture. Lords did not understand the meaning of culture and people satisfaction or
a sense of art. So the Northern Lords reduced art as much as possible. They did not think they would lose
so much from the war.
"Do you think that this is because we failed to raise culture?"
"This is where the real frightening part begins..."

The war negotiations were not over yet. Weed had gathered the lords and the guild masters into a building
to discuss war negotiations. Basically it was reparations for the war. The number of prisoners from the
Northern Alliance was perplexing. They had taken over 70 thousand prisoner. Of those there were 14
thousand users. The war reparations was bound to put them at a significant disadvantage.
The Styrene Guild took the first move.

"Morata lord, Morata is a well respected place. I have admired Weed-nim since the Continent is magic."
The beginners and POWs could witness the negotiations that were going on. With the amplification of sound
magic the conversation could be heard from all over Morata. The stats were also covering the conversation
live. They tried to smoothed over things politically. Weed saw that some of the players were on the Hall of
Fame and were trying to make themselves sound professional. The Northern Alliance was at a huge
disadvantage. However the Styrene Guild continued at Weed.

'This much is just?'

There was a need to understand the personality and taste of the other party. So they tried to praise him as
much as they could! They wanted to start the negotiations off with elegant lines of praise.

"The monsters of the Northern part of Morata are scatter out, this must be because Lord Weed is
dependable. However, have you seen the extent of damage on the other villages?"
"..."

The Styrene Guild mention the loss of their culture and art.

"Even though we invested a lot of money, our villagers keep migrating to Morata which is a big loss for us."

The Lords of the Northern Alliance nodded in unison since they were all sympatheti c to the words being
said. They did not have the kind of money for this and wanted to escape this suffering.

"The damage is done now and we will agree to no longer invade Morata. The defeat is ours and we would
like our inhabitants bak. So the point is, could you please consider this agreement and we will not attack
Morata again."
After the Styrene Guild finished, they finally noticed. Weed was the notorious God of War known as the
worst of the worst. In the Continent of Magic, he would kill anyone that m ade noise in the dungeon and even
those that ran away. Weed had no sympathy or compassion. He was burned into history as the
unscrupulous user that kills and takes all! Weed had his arms crossed with narrow eyes. That much could
show his attitude that he was not at all pleased.

'I didn't get all the items...I have lost more than I got. I can not sleep well tonight.'
Weed's face was contorted like a demon.

'Have to move on from the bitter memories and live the rest of life. I have to go on day by day. It 's like an
only man that's suffering from painful memories as he separates the trash'
Mapan went on Weed's behalf.
"That is your position as the Northern Alliance, but from Morata's perspective there is no reason to look at
a single side of the war."
"But we don't have any money to pay."
"No, but that does not mean that the war reparations are done now does it?"
"..."
"Are you saying that you want to leave the war negotiations?"
Mapan gave them a suggestion. After a war negotiation are given up, the surrendered prisoners are given a
trial. Of course the one that makes the judgement is Weed and the people that he appointed. Users that
kills Morata's soldiers are usually thrown in jail and imprisoned. The penalty that had to be paid was by no
mean trivial. If there was resistance, then that meant death.Even if the users was safely negotiated, the
soldier would resent their Lords. Their side had to accept the painful reality of defeat in war.

"Weed was one of the contributors to the Dragon Hunt and created this warm climate. What about his
adventure to reclaim Morata? Weed had to go to a number of achievements in his adventures to find out a
number of towns want to invade once the Church of Freya's protection ends because they had gone blind
with greed."
Mapan cooly began to criticize the lords of the Northern Alliance. Traders always took pleasure in taking
advantage of the powerless. For war reparations, usually 70% was divided amongst the soldiers. The
remaining 30% went to the Lord for developing the city. Mapan wanted to benefit as much as possible from
the situation. Mapan emphatically demanded.

"One users is 900 gold and its 200 gold per soldier as reparations."
"This is ridiculous."
"I expected a large amount but this is too much!"
This situation was also within his calculations. It was a reasonable amount for the cost of their lives. The
problem with the war negotiations was the at lords did not have that kind of money! In the center of the
continent, those in power always had thousands of gold but the lords of the North were generally poor. They
had used most of their fortune moving from the central continent to the North to form towns.

"We don't have that kind of money."

"Even if you cut it in half, we still can't pay it."

Even for the central continent, 120 thousand troops of the Northern Alliance was not common. The fact that
they had been defeated as well has having such a large number of captives was a disgrace to the lords. If
they could not afford to pay the ransom then it could lead to another war.

"A single user at 900 gold is the amount though. Until now, all the previous wars on the Continent of
Versailles had done this so it is a reasonable amount."

Mapan raised an eyebrow at the opposition. Even if there was no money to pay, they co uld not move on
without making negotiations. Weed had his arms folded and was silent.

'Even at around 70%, they would have to depend on credit and pay in installments each month, and then
the amount would lessen each month. I would not gain much. Then the overdue interest would increase
drastically...'
Weed decided to clean up the situation while Mapan was with the troubled lords.

"There is no need for compensation."

"What?"

Mapan was astonished. To think that Weed would out and say something like thi s. He could not believe that
these words would come out of Weed's mouth. The Lords of the Northern Alliance did not understand about
the war reparations and just looked onwards. They did not believe what he had just said.
'They would be forced to get a loan.'

The lords of the northern towns could not earn much income. The investments cost them a lot and there
was nothing that they could earn from. There was no guarantee that Morata would ever see the money
since it was such an excessive amount. If there was another war then Morata would not have the Kallamore
Knights available. In the future there may be another lord that my decide to invade the North again. Weed,
to the Northern Alliance Lords, would look like a malicious debt collector.
"There will be no compensation, the prisoners will be set free."
"Really?"

The Styrene Guild could not believe it. From Weed's position this could only be charity and there was no
sense for it.

"Also a promise. Morata will not invade the other towns."

From Weed's position he did not need to occupy the towns to get benefits. Morata was not a small territory.
Territory was not something that was fixed.There was a lot of ground between each state. Thus as culture
grows, the boundary of the city expands.

"I suggest a trade agreement."

"What?"
"As you know, Morata has improved a lot as a beginner town."

The Lords of the Northern Alliance nodded. They had experienced it first had so they knew better than
anyone else.

"In the future there will be a need for weapons and armors for the beginners as well as a large amount of
resources."

The Lords of the Northern Alliance began to get uncomfortable. Morata was a place that beginners could
grow easily at. They had watched Morata grow increasingly powerful.

"And?"
"The beginners will need the necessary resources. Morata has many things such as mines and fields. There
are items that are obtained from hunting that would be useful for beginners that you could sell."
Commercial development, taxes and permits were the right of the Lords. To open up the Northern Lords
would create a huge market for beginners. The Styrene Guild had a broad expression on their faces during
this difficult negotiations.

"This is a very good proposal for us. Why are you give us so much?"
"The Central Continent is far way. The merchants would have to take too long to get their and the prices
would be too high.The merchants need all the help they can get. Our biggest problems is the northern
beginners not being able to use weapons at reasonable prices because of the central continent's prices.
That sort of thing is wrong."
The lords considered by making eye contact with each other and nodding.

"We are also sympathetic."

"We as well."

Morata made a lot more trade than the rest of the northern towns combined.

"I heard that you have trouble developing culture."

"..."

The Lords well into despair. They had found it increasingly difficult to develop culture as more people kept
leaving.
"Morata will send cultural advisors to live in each of the villages. They will work to increase the culture and
the towns and reduce the number of villagers that leave."

Culture had the effect of significantly reducing the complaints of the people. Morata had a lot of bards and
dancers. They could be seen around the day performing. They would earn money from going from town the
town.
One of the lords asked.

"However that would decrease Morata's culture. That does not make any sense to me."

Weed glared at him for a moment. The look in his eyes made him shrink away to show that they were not
equals. There was a change in the atmosphere which was sufficient to reverse the situation. There were
people that loved to talk and then forget what they had said. He had to threaten them this way. This, in a
sense, was more favorable.

"I am angry that there are a lot of sculptors in Morata. There are a lot of skilled sculptors in Morata
particularly. They create a lot of sculptures and paintings."

Weed was aiming to export the works of art. There was the Light Tower and the St atue of Freya but the
growing number of artworks in the city needed to slow down. He did not want it to be a city of artists like
Rhodium. Weed sank into a low voice.
"There are a lot of novice users in Morata. They need to go out so that they can grow the ir skills."
"..."
"Morata feels like it is very large. However, there are more quests and hunting that can be done by visiting
other towns more often. There is room to develop Morata and the other towns."

Weed broke off into another topic.

"First, as the lord you need to invest and treat the village with love so that many beginners will start in you
town. Establish a general store and a square so business can flourish. You will be able to see beginners fill
their water bottle at the fountain. There will be nothing against the beginners from this war."

This was the talk that took place with Weed. The Northern Lords rose from their chairs. Cheers could be
heard from all over the walls.
"Waaa!"
"God of War Weed is the best!"
"Weed hurrah!"

The beginners and the users of the Northern Alliance cheered! Weed also showed generosity to the
invaders coming to Morata. Mapan as well as Pale's party was showing complete shock. Like how they saw
Weed differently in artistry after the Light Tower.

"No what is...that's not like Weed at all."

"He can't be a philanthropist, right?"
"Has he fallen seriously ill? Maybe he fell off of a sculpture while he was making it?"

A man could not change so much so they were concerned with Weed's mental health. It was very diffi cult to
understand what Weed was doing. Everyone that was there and watching the broadcast was showing a
different attitude. Only Zephyr seemed to know what was going on as he nodded.

'With this negotiation he's going to reap huge profits.'

The value of beginners! The Northern Lord was concerned with their futures! However Weed had calculated
the damages into his head and that there would be endless benefits in the future. The northern towns would
sell their foods and obtain many benefits but Morata would be the one gaining the tax revenues. They had
trade with the central continent but now they could actively trade with the northern merchants. It would also
get rid of the northern town's reasons for war. With culture they will reduce the number of peo ple leaving.
Digging a mine to gather resources will develop the city's technology and create more quality goods for the
town. This peace agreement will accelerate the northern towns' development. It would so get rid of the
tension and anxiety of beginners in Morata as well as make more people start in the North. The Northern
specialties would grown and develop as merchant trade increases. In the long run, Morata as the center of
commerce would be the one to benefit. There would be better items for beginners which would rapidly
increases the amount of taxes being paid.
"After the war he can get rid of the excess art!"

For the time being, the economy of each village depended on Morata. He could grow their culture by selling
off the art to each town. Nevertheless, the sale of the products gave big benefits despite the conditions to
the northern lords. Trade with Morata did not give them any losses and there was no longer a need to war
against Morata. So with these facts given to each town, a second war of Mor ata would not happen. Zephyr's
thought more highly of Weed now. He had conquered the Northern Alliance. It was complex reasonable
judgement and there was no need to make a hateful enemy.
"The strategy and the planning, as well as the policies. It's so scar y that no one had noticed!"

While pretending to do this, he was actually waiting to exploit and harvest the benefits. Weed determination
and concentration towards money was one of a kind.

"Fresh grass porridge."

The festival celebrating Morata's victory! The delighted beginners were excited. It was entertaining for Weed
to watch them spend.

-The viewership has exploded. To think that viewership would rise this much from live footage of the war!

They were happy with Maylon's progress. KMC media as well as 12 other broadcast station had
broadcasted Morata's war. They had footage of two perspective of Weed's war and earned a percentage
from advertising with a small fee for broadcasting rights. They were rolling in money.

"The world is a truly beautiful place."

As thanks for those that participated in the war, Weed gave out unlimited rice porridge. The lord opened up
the storages and the residents and users could enjoy themselves.

-Special Ahreupen Grain Warehouse opened with free grass porridge to drink.
-Morata festival uses 50 thousand gold.

The lord was considered generous. There was money being spent everywhere. There was wild boar on
barbacue, deer being baked and barrels filled with liquor.

"Drink it all!"

It was a new recipe made from a mixture of fruits and other items. It was a bit bitter from the bark and it had
nutritional value from lettuce and raspberries. Weed had constantly used herbalism and cooking in the
intermediate levels to research alcohol. He had finally made a new drink that was a liquor full of mysteries.
'Alcohol is money.'

Alcohol had a long shelf life and it was easy to store so it wasn't uncommon that it was a best selling
product. Professional brewing was a career that was held in regard on the Continent of Versa illes. Food
recipes, as well as drinks were traded at high prices. It had a good taste and nutritional value so it would be
a recipe that was worth a lot. Weed had created a drink with high nutitrional value with low cost materials!

"This drink is amazing!"

"Is it that good?"
The beginners could taste the amazing taste of alcohol. It was not expensive compared to a bar and it was
good for the price.

"Cheers!"
"We give our thanks to Morata!"
"Cheers to the 49th beginner division!"

The beginners were smiling brightly to show their joy. The festival was going on everywhere and events of
all sorts. Others were getting ready to hunt since they had gained a significant amount of experience from
the war. In order to get stronger the beginners needed to hunt outside of the city. Weed thought of it as a
good thing.

"As you get stronger you make me more taxes."

The more taxes he got, the better. More users in the Morata created more positive effects in their own ways.
Geomchis were off in the square consuming alcohol. The rest of the users that had survived the war were
thoroughly enjoying themselves in the festival. Everyone was happy. Weed took out his lord mode and
watched over the atmosphere.

Increase city taxes by 2% for two days!

Ttiring!
-For two days, a temporary tax is applied.
Items have been changed to a rate from 5 to 7% in the stores.

It was the festival season. There was a lot of stuff to buy and eat so there was a lot of consumption. He
raised the tax moderately to cover the cost of his investments.

"I can earn a lot with this atmosphere."

The reason was the Grass Porridge Cult buying things.

In the real world, nothing was free!

Chapter 9
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Sculptural History

This has been brought to you by Grisia.

The Central Continent's Lords did not like Weed.
"Just because he was a little famous in the Continent of Magic they say that we shouldn't carelessly fight
him in Royal Road."
"Weed is the God of War? A little territory like his would be turned into ashes if it was in the Central
Continent."
"Just because he finished a couple of quests that people thought were impossible."
Each of the Lords of the Central Continent had the same mindset from their long bloody history. They were
the prominent users back in the early days of Royal Road and they had emerged victorious from several
user based wars with various achievements. Each of the lords had an elite squad of at least 80 thousand
units. Each of the territories that they owned were highly active with users.
"Morata is nothing."
Resentment and jealousy for Weed!
The war enthusiasts were quite annoyed with the reputation that the user Weed had gained from his
quests. They also felt nervous over the number of beginners that were in Morata.
"Sculptures that are alive and can move...so is creating a sculpture similar to summoning a monster? To
think that were was such a secret in the sculpting skill."
"With the level of growth that Morata is receiving, it might not be too far fetched that the northern lands will
extend all the way down to the central continent!"
The Lords were in a rage. However, Bard Ray of the Hermes Guild simply waited for the r esult of the war.
He deliberately did not watch the television. He went hunting as usual while waiting for news of Weed's
demise. The Information Officer that was watching the Northern war reported the news. Even upon hearing
the bad news that Morata won, there was no change in Bard Ray's expression.
"So It was Weed's victory."
"Yes, Morata was not damaged much either. The Northern Alliance was incompetent in many ways and
they were far from united."
"But Morata's power was greater?"

Bard Ray did not understand what was going on. A few days ago, the stations had analyzed the reports on
the power on both sides of the war. From what had been heard, the Northern Alliance should have had
enough to completely overwhelm Morata.
"I'm guessing it is because of Weed's outstanding performance."
"Yes. That could be true. There are no words to describe his capabilities."
"..."
"Most of Morata participated in the war and with the show of power and tactics as well as the appearance
of the Kallamore Knights will let them attract more people. The internet message boards are overflowing."
Bard Ray had a calm expression. To the Hermes Guild, there were only minor guilds in the North. Their
total numbers could not begin to shake the top powers in the Kingdom of Haven. There was no change in
his expression. But deep down it was not.
'Weed led the war and forced the Northern Alliance to surrender...!'
That was more than enough to ruin Bard Ray's mood.
"Selling Rotten Dagger. It cuts well and its best for hunting monsters."
"Selling Crooked Blade. It's a really good strong sword for beginners. I'll sell it for cheap."
"Selling Leather Armor. The chest area is a bit torn apart but other than that everything is fine."
Transactions between beginners were only in the numbers of coppers up to a maximum of 5 gold! Wyvern
Square, Bingryong Square, Light Square and the Rover Square were all crowded with travelers. The four
squares that he had created were now booming when it was once empty. However Morata had increased
the number of beginners on a large scale because of the war. After the Royal Road's broadcast, it had
opened its doors to a large number of beginners.
"Three pieces of barley bread for sale."
"Are they selling that to make a living?"
"I need to hang in there until I can buy a weapon."
"Huaaa, even though I can access a well, water doesn't help fill my stomach."
"Thank you."
Despite the cold air of spring Morata was very lively. Novice traders went around transporting 1 or two
specialty products. Tens of thousands of beginners were hanging around as Pavo was building the Morata
Center of Art. During this vacation, Weed had work to be done.
"I finished restoring sculptures, so I have to raise my level by hunting. I need to concentrate or else I won't
have any peace of mind when winter comes by."
The trip he had went on had shortened his summer break
"Stat window!"
Name: Weed Title: Eternal Sculptor
Level: 368 Job: Legendary Moonlight Sculptor!
Title: Dragon Slaying Commander
Fame: 29,726
HP: 31360 Mana: 14405
Strength: 1315 Agility: 1005
Stamina: 159 Wisdom: 189
Intelligence: 184 Endurance: 695
Art: 1621 Charisma: 260
Leadership: 672 Luck: 215
Faith: 135 + 435 Charm: 210 +30
Fighting Spirit: 419

Mentality: 25 Honor: 95
Attack: 5329 Defense: 1761
Resistances: Fire: 27% Water: 31% Earth 35% Dark 50%
+All stats are increased by 20 points.
+Art is increased by an additional 80 points.
+30% increase in stats in the moonlit night.
+Able to learn all production skills up to the level of master. Able to learn all the subskills of each
production class. High level skills can be learned.
+Sculptures with high artistic value will increase fame.
+A total of 113 stats have been raised from sculptures, skills, combat, and quests prior to having the title.
Over 100 stat points have been increased from sculptures and production skills since getting the title.
+Bracelet that is currently equipped increases all stats by 15.
Weed had gotten his level back to 368 despite having given life to sculptures. Each time he leveled up he
had put all of his stat points into strength and agility, while the rest of the points had been raised by
quests, equipment and sculptures. His stat window showed vivid traces of the hard work he had put in.
Looking at the website forums of Royal Road, his stats were something to boast about. There was no one
with a stat window such as his.
"Not just Geumini, Bingryong, and the King Hydra but I'm even lower level than the Wyverns."
Because of the quests, his level had been at quite the disadvantage. That was because of the na ture of
the quests, in order to cling to success he could not focus on hunting. His level was too low to be strong.
Instead of raising his skill proficiency, he had been raising troops for the siege battle.
"The users that are on the television are usually level 420 and above...I can't stop and wait so I need to
first restore the seal."
Weed entered a small room in the Lord's Castle.
"Any sculpture will do as long as its not a great piece."
In order to level up Sculpture Repair he needed to repeatedly break sculptures. He had to go through the
hard work of creating beautiful, gorgeous, and precious statues to break them and then restore them
again.
"What is truly hard work, it seems that I do not yet know the meaning of hard work."
He agonized as he began to select the sculptures that he was going to break!
"This one will have to do it."
Weed chose the sculpture of the seven money demons. It had the work demon written on the forehead as
it shamelessly extended its palm out to ask for money. It even had a smile on its face. A demon that was
holding onto a bag of money! The fine piece had such precise meaning and was good enough to be
praised. Weed looked at the completed sculpture.
There!
Kwagkwag! Wajangchang! Peoseog!
He took the sculptures and took a hammer to them.
He ripped out the eyes, broke the joints and then twisted the neck!

This money demon!

The bitterness and hatred of having to do this.

-You have damaged the sculpture.

Fame has decreased by 5 points.
Weed then reattached the pieces of the broken sculptures and then completely destroyed the newly made
ones.The way to create the sculptures remained in his memory. He was able to restore the money demons
quite quickly.
This horrible money demon!
Repeatedly breaking and repairing!
A lot of time passed.

-Sculpture Repair Skill is intermediate level.Durability and gloss of the sculpture will now be better.
Sculptural Memory has increased by 20.

It was a piece that greatly surpassed what a beginner sculptor could make. In orde r to get Intermediate
Sculpture Repair he used the money demon.
"It needs a good sculpture to raise it aside from my passion and hatred!"
After the money demon was a statue of the Thirsty Hippo. It was a hippopotamus that was as large as
Rover that was eating pieces of copper off of the floor. The hippose was so greedy that it was eating
money with a wicked expression, a great piece with meaning! Aside from the matters of money, its artistic
value was over 1400.
Die!
Weed hung the hippo upside down as he started a fire to burn the iron. Historically human had done all
manners of atrocities against money and hippos. Rover who had come from the cow pasture and returned
to sleep at the owner's side witnessed the scene. Geumini, Wyverns, Bingryong were out side the Lord's
Castle as they watched Weed's behavior from outside the window.
"I will need to listen to the master's words more."
"We are very fortunate that we are not a hippo."
The Sculptures of Life swore loyalty to their master! Weed began to use the hippo for Sculpture Repair and
managed to reach intermediate level 7. He had been working for over four days. Since he did not need to
do miscellaneous things such as going to school, he was able to invest all his time into Royal Road.
"Now to restore the Ahreupen Imperial Seal."
Weed carefully pulled out the seal. He had wrapped the precious sculpture in a high quality cloth to avoid
damage.
"I need to repair this sculpture..."
Aside from other skills, the sculpture repair skill required the user to use their hands.
"The memories of the Emperor Geihar Von Arpen are in this Sculpture so it'll be hard to fix."

The appearance of the sculpture seemed to be made of gold and jade. He was prepared to restore the
ancient treasure.
Sculpture Repair!
He used his skills to mold the gold. He was trying to make it back to its original shape.
Paaaas!
He removed the parts that had crumbled with old age and repaired the worn out or missing parts. After
years of abuse, there were no signs of cracks or completely broken pieces.
"Time to fix the bottom."
The seal symbolized the ruler of the continent but it was also a very important sculpture. Weed was careful
to meticulously repair the pieces of the Ahreupen sculpture. Sculpture Repair depended on skill level b ut
with an antique like the Ahreupen Imperial Seal it could bork at any minute so a lot was at stake.
Thankfully he could repair the severe damage that had been down to the seal and the original appearance
could be seen. He had managed to reproduce the full majesty of the golden dragon! He was even able to
fix the embroidering.
-You have used the Sculpture Repair Skill.
The Sculpture Repair skill has greatly improved skill proficiency.
For restoring a lost art sculpture, Art has increased by 3 points.

It had an old antique look but it did not have the same feeling that large sculptures had.
Was it successful?
Weed was hiding the seal since it was difficult for him to look it. It was like eating rice without the crucial
part known as kimchi.
"Identify!"

Unidentified Emperor's Seal: Durability 24/30

The Continent of Versaille's history of the Ahreupen Kingdom.
It is difficult to imagine the ability of the sculptor that made it.
A trusty sculptor had tried to restore it but it could not be fully restored because of the limitations of
the number of years that have passed.
Artistic Value: 43100
Options : +95 Dignity
+55 Charisma
Maximum Loyalty and Morale of soldiers increased by 20%.
Reduces the harmful effects of all magic to the owner's body by 55%.
Intimidates nobles and knights.
Its still not completely restored.
The seal had been greatly fixed but it did not have the same feeling that the sculpture was supposed to
originally have. He needed to fully restore the long and severe damage to the Emperor's Geihar von
Arpen's sculpture.
"The gold dragon is supposed to be the symbol of imperial authority and government. The imperial seal
that the Emperor made should emit light."

Weed began to resume his work, more slowly and cautious now.
"I need to reimagine the golden dragon as it would whole. It needs to have the same form as before to
show the cold might of the Ahreupen Empire."
Sculptures were very sensitive to materials. Rocks have the basic natural beauty of being rough while
marble and bronze were smooth materials. The object could be the decisive difference in a work of art.
Gold was a very hard yet weak material. The finished product was very expensive to make. So you needed
to make compromises. The sculpture was made of precious and special metal materials that were difficult
to find but made it remarkably beautiful.
"There must be a reason that Emperor Geihar made this the symbol of the Empire."
Sculpting was a three dimensional art form and it was also influenced by the presence of light. Ligh ting
could be used to change the impression and the construction of sculptures to make it more spectacular
and magnificent. Rock sculptures were commonly left in places where people could see them. When
dealing with light, it could give an entirely different feeling to the sculpture. A good engraver knows the
importance of light and dark and learns light sculpting. The gold dragon was supposed to the one that
rules over the light.
"Light sculpture. The Emperor rooted that authority into the sculpture!"
He had based it to be a golden dragon because of his own works. Weed began to use light sculpting to
repair the seal. The unique light sculpture began to regain its form. He moved his hand more slowly. Every
time his hand touch it, the history and glory of the empire would revive and the light would shine off of the
sculpture. The brilliant Ahreupen Imperial glory and the resurrection of the golden dragon. Weed restored
the sculpture to the best of his ability.
Ttiring!
-You have restored the Emperor's Seal.
The Seal of the Ahreupen Empire!
A symbol of the ruler of the continent of the long past.
-All sculpting skills have increased by 3% for restoring the royal seal.
-Sculpture Repair Skill is now Intermediate Level 8.
Handicrafting skill proficiency has increased by 9%.
Art has increased by 37.
Lord of the Continent: Durability 38/60
The seal of the ruler of the Continent of Versailles
A sculpture wrapped in mystery.
The memories of the ancient seem to remain within the seal.
Artistic Value: 49400
Options: +3000 fame.
+105 Dignity
+60 Reputation
+70 Charisma
The Authority of the Emperor is available
Maximum Loyalty and Morale of soldiers increased by 25%.

Resistance to all harmful magic to the owner's body is increased by 60%.

Nobles and Knights will be intimidated.
Golden Bird has memories of the past.
The historical treasure has generated a stat.
Dignity stat has been created.
Dignity: The Royal Family, the Nobility, and the Knight class.
A very important and dignified noble of society; residents will be respectful. Resident will have
reduced complaints about paying taxes. You can increase this stat when you level up. Increases
when the people are ruled wisely or whenever a king's command is fulfilled. Treasures, works of art,
and even buildings can increase the stat.
He got a new stat, but until now Weed had only meant to distribute all his points into strength and agility.
The dignity stat applied to various weapons and armor but he did not feel the need to raise it.
"I need to worry about how I'm going to eat for the next year instead of how dignified I am."
Weed then looked at the emperor's memories.
The thriving Ahreupen Empire!
They build a beautiful marble temple and there were many living creatures. Sculptures were man made
pieces of art that all could share. He could see military birds fighting against monsters and large beasts
scattering seeds onto the ground. In contrast, the human were lazy and inactive.
"No. No. I'm too old to play around like a young person."
"Bring me some beer over here, drink!"
In the middle of the day, in the Ahreupen Imperial Capital there were many humans that were relaxing.
The Emperor Geihar von Arpen saw that his empire had gotten too great! The study of magic and
swordsmanship were being neglicted because of an easier lifestyle. The Sculptures of Life were going
exploited and abused so much that it was a joke. Then the Emperor Geihar von Arpen made a difficult
decision.
"I call together my sculptures of life!"
The sculptures of life throughout the Ahreupen Empire were awaiting his commands.
"You are not longer obliged to serve the humans. You have no orders and now can seek your own
freedom!"
The Sculptures of Life were given their freedom!
With the death of the Emperor Geihar, the Sculptures of Life did not follow anyone's commands. The birds
formed their own kingdom. The Joinjok family. The City of the Sky Lavias was a tribe that originated from
the Sculptures of Life! Not only that. Uncommon monsters with various appearances such as Trolls and
Ogres could be seen living in the deep forest and jungles. The sculptures of life had been many of their
ancestors. They left to live in caves and jungles to avoid human life.
"Where did you come from?"
"Emperor Geihar made me when he was 35 years old."
"Do not be rude. I was created when he was 25 years old."
"I am sorry to have been rude, Sunbae nim."
The rigorous system of the juniors and the seniors!

The Sculptures of Life built a world of their own and eventually found balance on the Continent of
Versailles. Emperor Geihar made a number of monster sculptures of life that were well known. They did
not feel a strong attachment to humans because they could not tolerate them. They began disputes and
the destruction of the humans and would usually win the fights. The humans began to blame the monsters
that Geihar had made. The Ahreupen Empire greatly declined and there was no longer an unified continent
because the sculptures of life had left. Since then history books no longer talked of Emperor Geihar's
sculptures of life. Their origins were soon forgotten. However deep in the east there were still some alive,
far away from the humans.
Weed watched the video and trembled slightly.
Sculptures of life were the origin of some monsters...
It was limited to some monsters but it would be a fact that if it were known then sculpting would be
condemned! It would increase the wariness towards sculptors. It would be even graver to the point that the
awareness would cause the number of great sculptures to cease. Weed had a rotten s mile on his face.
"It's not necessarily something that needs to be known."
The truth was not always good. Sometimes you want to bury the truth in history. The Emperor Geihar von
Arpen had made countless sculptures and some of them were nothing more than mo nstrosities.
"It's not something to can be seen. Even less to be known."
Weed laughed like it was milk that was long past its expiration date.
Im fine. Its better for you to eat.
He had been eating herbs!
It would go unnoticed to others but not the this sculptor. Even if he knew, he decided to keep his mouth
shut.
Eummeoeoeoeoeo.
Suddenly Rover cried out and came into the room.
The cow did all he could to remain quiet.
"The herb roots will make you stronger and more energetic."
Rover stood in gratitude as he rubbed his head.
He was weak to the owner's bribes and rewards. Weed had secretly thought this out so that it would have
a profound impact on the Continent of Versailles.
"In the course of the sculpting quest, it's good to know the background information."
A simple sculpting quest gave skill proficiency and a bit of compensation.
But the one that he had in progress was an adventure with a much higher difficulty for a sculpting quest
since it involved the history of sculpting on the Continent of Versailles.
It was possible to discover sculpting skills that no one knew before. Sculptures had contributed a lot to the
history of mankind. In primitive times, a hunter would be bestowed a sculpture to encourage courage and
faith. Sculptures were three dimensional representations of all things fundamental. Art is not necessarily
bound by existence. The extent that it had on the Continent of Versailles was amazing.

Chapter 10
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Ghost Ship

"Unless you advanced you skills and learned the Give Life to Sculpture skill, then there would have been
no one to have found the memories and legacy that the Emperor Geihar had left behind. Identify!"Weed
used his skills to view the memories in the seal once more. He could see the past of the Niflheim Empire.
The Emperor Geihar had made the Imperial Ahreupen War Seal which made its way to the Niflheim
Empire.

The Knights' Empire.

The knights were known to be honorable and loyal as the human territory continued to expand throughout
the barren north.

Then quite a long time passed. The once flourishing Niflheim Empire was invaded by monsters. Weed
could see the invading monster army destroying the castle walls of the capital.
The legion of monsters along with dragons began the decimate the human made structures and with it the
genocide of its people. So far, it was as it was told in the history books of the Continent of Versialles. The
magical attacks were being rained down on the capital. The Imperial Palace was covered in a rain of fire!
The Imperial Knights came out of the flaming structure. They failed to defeat the monsters and had no
choice but to use the Serbian Ice Witch's Beads as a last resort.
Ttiring!

Agents of the Niflheim Empire(2)

After the death of the Emperor Geihar, his descendants, servants and the rest of the Ahreupen
Empire wept for four days in mourning. The seal was a symbol of the tension over power of the ruler
of the continent was being disputed, so it came into the possession of many. The Niflheim Empire
tried to retrieve the seal for over 200 years. However they could not avoid war. The invasion of
monsters led by the dragons killed and burned the royalty. Many do not know that the sudden
invasion of monsters was the true reason for the fall of the empire. However, the Emperor Geihar
had granted life to Golden Bird who distinctly remembers the destruction of the Empire. The Golden
Bird is chasing after those responsible for revenge.
Difficulty: S
Quest restriction: Second chain quest of a trilogy. Advanced sculpting.
The second stage of an S class quest!

-You can now appreciate the buildings of the Romantic Era of the Niflheim Empire.
As a sculptor that owns the town, you can now build buildings and castles. Buildings can be built.
The artistic value of the buildings from the Romantic Era will spread culture among the nobility. You
can now promote the birth of knights and expand political influence. You can build special buildings.

Gugugugugu.
The Golden Bird that he was looking for from the Niflheim Empire's Past had appeared. It was a bird that
was made out of lustrous gold. You could take your eyes off such a creature stirring with energy. It had
eyes made out of light blue sapphire and white platinum hair. There was a small crown on its head
encrusted with diamonds. It flew around beautifully with its clear golden body. A sculptor would not be able
to help but admire it.

"Gulp."

Weed swallowed.
If he could hunt down the Golden Bird then he could sell it for money!

'I could take apart the precious materials and sell it to the store...'

He looked with greedy eyes as if unique items were rolling down the street.

"This was Emperor Geihar's favorite. He has good taste in gold and jewelry!"

Weed had to hesitate from simply kidnapping it and running.

"Emperor Geihar's Sculpture of Life."

It was not a form of loyalty towards the emperor for having been his teacher of sorts. There was a more
worrisome part.
Golden Bird stat window!
-Sculpture of Life stat window
It is not possible at this time to view more information
Name: Senolia Luseloni Type: Nature
Race: Bird
Level: 519 Class: The Tracker of Clear Skies
Title: Intelligent Bird

Fame: 60
A creature made by Emperor Geihar. Made at the same time along with the Imperial Ahreupen Seal. Likes
fleshy, ample worms.
+Can talk to birds.
+Very fast
+Can break various weapons such as swords with its teeth.
+Can not be poisoned
+Unknown
+Unknown

It was a small cute bird in comparison to the giant armies of the Embinyu Cult and the King Hydra.

'I shouldn't touch it.'

Weed wet his mouth. He would not be able to tame Golden Bird like the others. As a sculpture of life, they
devoted their lives to their parents. They were not accustomed to listening to others. The fact that the
Wyverns and Geumini were still following him for so long and had not went to find another owner was
proof.
Gugugu.
The Golden Bird flew out of the castle window away from Weed. It knew the identity of the enemy that
destroyed the Niflheim Empire. Weed chased behind the Golden Bird. Golden Bird was leisurely riding on
the wind's currents. Weed occasionally looked up at its location and raised his speed. He got Bingryo ng
and Phoenix who were flying outside. It was handy when it came to moving over places like mountains and
forests. It would be more difficult to tranverse such paths by land and wagon. After a couple of days, the
Golden Bird flew northeast and arrived at the coast!
Kwaleuleuleuleung, kwagwagwagwang!
The sky was dark and cloudy and it looked like it was going to rain, making it difficult to seperate the sky
from the ocean. The sound of thunder could be heard in the distance as the waves struck.
Is that it?
In response to Weed's question, the Golden Bird gave a cry.
Gugugu.
Then where is it?
Kkukku.

"It's up to me from here?"

Gugugu.
"So...the culprit behind the destruction of the Niflheim Empire is somewhere beyond here?"
Gugugu..
Weed could guess as much!
He had completed an S rank quest where the first step was to defeat the High Priest of the Embinyu Cult
despite not gathering information through conversations. There was a need to have accurate background
information to complete a quest. However, Weed had watched a lot of these kinds of experiences with his
grandmother. They would kill time together by watching television. He had learned reasoning from
watching drama!
"There was a trace of dragons in the fight against the Embinyu Cult in the River of Wailing. They must be
related!"

Weed roughly noticed the identity of the Embinyu Cult. They were an evil organization on the Continent of
Versailles. There were a number of quests involved with the destructions caused by the cult. Weed had a
bad feeling about the Embinyu. The High Priest had not dropped any items because he had sacrificed his
own life. He would have dropped something unique for high priests classes such as Saints.
"Miser. Worst ugly. Dirty bastard."

Weed went on about his idea.

"So the Embinyu Cult intervened and caused the invasion of monsters...but we do not know the identity of
the other culprit."

There had to be someone behind the monsters. They had only been a supporting role in a drama. Villain,
victim, intrigue, strife! The Niflheim Kingdom was the victim. The Embinyu Cult had supported the collapse
of the empire. A long time passed. He stilled needed to wipe out the bad guys before the Niflheim Empire
could reconstruct.
"Perfect. It makes perfect sense!"

Weed was impressed with his reason. He had never believed that the Embinyu Cult was behind all of it.
There was no fun in a drama if the villain was alone. For there to be a great drama there had to be multiple
large scale villains!

"Only then does it all fit together."

He waited on the beach until morning but the storm showed no signs of passing. He had read similar
information on the board about the geography of the Continent of Versailles.
Holy City: Do not enter my colleagues. Character level 376.
Misty Lake Region: I had wanted to go to the lake to hunt the singing elves only to die. Character
level 312.
Owl's Nest: Do not go even if you want to commit suicide. I barely escaped. Character level 389.
Poco's Cave: Don't come here. I died in this place. I went the owl's nest with five others and died.
We all dropped a level. Character level 388.
In the north there were a number of places that gamers had adventured into at the cost of their lives. They
had only explored briefly but they gave what little information they had to the next challengers.
The northeast coast of the North: Severe rainstorm and lightning bolt strikes. Not accessable by
sea. Climate is very bad. However, this smells like a quest. There are a large number of monsters in
the ocean. Character level 379.

Based on the board, it looked like the lightning would never stop.
The sea...
The waves were high as if they would topple a ship. It would be no easy task for the Wyvern to navigate
across the sea. They had no time to relax as hostile monsters would appear.

"We don't have the skills to make a boat."

Weed was talking about the shipbuilding skill. It was associated with Intermediate Level 5 Blacksmithing
which helps weave timber but it was impossible to make a large boat.

"Should I go back to Morata and start shipbuilding skills?"

It was a severe waste to build a Marines Guild in Morata just to learn the skill. Even if he managed to learn
the skill, in order to get past the storm he needed at least intermediate shipbuilding skills.

"That would take at least a year..."

Weed was in pain from the headache. It would be very expensive to keep the Wyvern on the deck. He
wanted to save money but he could not buy a fast boat and the central continent was also a problem. He
needed to hire officer and a crew. It would all be very difficult to do.
"Master, there is something moving on the sea."
"The sea?"
Weed squinted his eyes to look at the stormy waters. Like the Wyverns had said, there was something
little sailing to the north. It was calmly sailing despite the high waves! It had ragged torn sailes and the
mast was split into two. The hull had a giant hole in it. It became more visible with the rain and wind but it
was a very old medium sized boat.

"Is it possible to sail in that state?"

Weed was puzzled. He had seen trading ships in broadcasts before. They were always in top condition
since they needed to maintain a heavy load. He did not understand how in that condition it could carry
itself through the storm. The Wyverns flewy to observe more closely.
"Master, there are undead riding on the deck of that ship."
"Undead you say..."

An idea flashed into Weed's head. There was a ghost ship moving around in the sea.

"That means I can get a free ride!"

Weed took out a sculpting knife.

Seogeok seogeok.
He was cutting away at a piece of rock.
"A long skinny body with a robe and a red jewel lodged into the forehead."

He had fought a lot of skeletons. He was actually familiar with the appearance and body structure.
However the skeleton he was making had a different feel to it. The Lich Shire that Weed fought in the
Yuroki Mountains! It was completely different from the simple and ignorant Karichwi.
"It needs to be smaller and more compact. It is necessary for the lich to be a corrupt and insidious wi zard
using any means for the goal."

Weed's complaints poured out.

"I don't know what hell feels like. I lived a good life and its too difficult for me to work on various types of
sculptures."

Each time his sculpting knife moved the lich began to reveal itself. The finger bones were vivid and lifelike
and the head was that of a skeleton! The eye sockets were narrow and empty. All of the features, even the
eyes, gave off the look of an actual lich. It was very similar to the Lich Shire in appearance. Ho wever it had
a more cunning feeling to it. The skeleton's head was filled with teeth that were giving a rotten smile!
"No. There's something off. It has to be a lich that has lived for a very long time so there needs to be
some cracks."

He split a crack into the skull. He even added in some holes.

"Now it looks a lot better."

On the forehead he mounted the ruby that he had gotten from a quest. Now it was a skeleton, the birth of a
lich!
Ttiring!
-Please set the name of the sculpture.

"Lich Shire....no. That's not it,"

Weed tried to think of a name.

"It's going to be in the sea so it needs to be a strong name...not like like as Karichwi though."

The Orc Karichwi had powerful charisma! Weed had named himself very well thinking of that in mind. Bu t
this time the name needed intelligence and dignity.
"The name of the sculpture is One Eyed Lich!"

-The sculpture is not one eyed. Do you still want to use that name?

It was not a choice for Weed.

"Yes, it's absolutely necessary to have one eye at the ocean."

Masterpiece! You have completed the One Eyed Lich Sculpture!

A Lich is a wizard of dark souls!
It is a sculptor's work that is so amazing that it takes away the viewer's breath. It is possible to be
confused with Shire since the lich resembles him. It is revolting to have a lich sculpture since it is
difficult to have it considered as art. The name does not fit.
Artistic Value: 269
Options: One Eyed Lich will increase health and mana regeneration by 11% for a day.
Intelligence and Wisdom are increased by 20 points.
Agility has increased by 10.
Power has decreased by 75.
Casting speed has increased by 5%.
Control over the undead has increased by 3%.
Does not overlap with other sculpture effects.
So far, the number of completed fine pieces: 86
-Sculpting skills have improved
-Fame has increased by 12.
-Fighting Spirit has increased by 1
-Intelligence has increased by 2.

"It's successful!"
The birth of a fine sculpture! Weed was not done with the sculpture yet. There was still things to do wit h it.
"Sculptural Shapeshift!"

-Sculptural Shapeshift has been used.

Weed began to grow thinner and his hair fell off. He was bald and in a flash the flesh disappeared from his
body in steam. Weed had turned into the One Eyed Lich!
-The body has now changed to that of a lich so a number of equipment have become unusable and

are recommended to switch them. You can not wear mithril or divine equipment and it may be
necessary to obtain new equipment based on the species type.
-As a result of Sculpture Shapeshift, Intelligence and Wisdom have increased. Strength and agility
has decreased dramatically and art has been reduced to a third. Health and mana have significantly
increased. Physical limitations have disappeared. The transformation is not complete since
Sculptural Understanding has yet to reach Advanced Level 3. Life Drain and Mana Drain can be
used at 20% efficiency but is unusable in the sunlight. It can be used to recover health and mana.
You are now fatally weak to divine power. This form will remain until Sculpture Shapeshift is
removed.

It was easy to replace the equipment. He still had the Fallen Saint Staff that he got from the Lich Shire. A
black magic item for controlling the undead! With the Saint's staff in the right hand, he held the
Necromancer's Tome in the left.
Kilkilkil
Weed laughed with his charred teeth. His put his chin forwards and smiled as an unscrupulous lich! He
was wearing a vampire cape and the robe of an Embinyu wizard he had looted. Items from the other
churches were holy element but this one strengthened undead affinity because it only had 3 durability left.
Weed covered one of his eyes with a black cloth.
"I shall be called Deorol!"

He called himself a looter! With that, Weed had turned himself into a lich.

"It's short and its good. It feels dirty and lethal so it fits a pirate well."

Eummeoeoeoeoeo

Wah-il came flying back only to see that Rover had been crying. He was crying because of that owner.
Wah-il wrapped him in his wings.

"It'll be fine. There is nothing to be worried about that man for."

Eummeo, eummeoeoeoeo.

"Wait here."

Weed was going to walk to the beach in the rainstorm. The rain bounced off of his bony skeleton. The robe
and cloaks were soaked in the rain but as a lich he did not need to worry about cold or exhaustion. Weed
held out the Fallen Saint's Staff.

"Quick Water Walk."

It was a spell to walk on water. It was a basic spell written in the magical Necromancer Tome. The
skeleton advanced by walking onto the waves. With its light body it did not need much mana consumption.
"Stat window."

Character Name: Weed Type:Undead

Level: 368 Class: Lich
Health: 113480 Mana: 197964
Strength: 185 Agility: 361
Stamina: Infinite
Wisdom: 1463 Intelligence: 1128
Fighting Spirit: 479 Endurance: Infinite
Patience: 695 Charisma: 419
Leadership: 672 Guilt: 388
Charm: 210
+Life Drain and Mana Drain can be used.
+Has the ability to command the undead.
+Vulnerable to Divine magic.
+Stats have increased by 3 percent for being a fine piece.
Weed had more than enough mana.

"I'm not going to die in the sea."

The Golden Bird and the Wyverns remained some distance away from the ocean. It was unreasonable for
Golden Bird that rode on the wind to go into the rain and thunder to be blown away! Weed walked up t o

the ghost ship. It looked like the hull was over a hundred years old. The sails were not adjusted and the
entire place looked like there was a haunted crew.
We are called the Crescent Crew.
In the morning and evening we drink rum
When we are drunk we are not homesick
The captain caused trouble by taking us to a deserted island.

The voice of seamen singing was heard. The voices of the men matched with the sound of the waves. The
ghost ship war rocking significantly but it was also moving very quickly. Un like a regular ship, the ghost
ship itself was a living monster. As Weed approached the ship a ladder fell down. They had saw him
coming. The One Eyed Lich then noticed a crucial error.
"This is the ghost ship. I welcome the lich wizard."

The crew of the ghost ship introduced themselves. There was an extreme respect towards liches.
However, he did not have the important left arm. All captains are supposed to have a hook instead of an
arm. It was a manly pirate romance to have one arm and one eye.
Morata had just completed its newest building. It was the Art Center that was built, a favorite of the
beginners! It was built on an area of over 2000 square meters and with a large garden. Morata's sculptures
were stored within. There were various colorful paintings and flowers and trees everywhere. There was an
image of Weed sitting on a blue ice dragon. There were various paintings on the walls of him. There was
room for further improvement but those pictures show the memories and light the way to the future.
"It's finally done."

Pavo placed a plaque at the front.

Weed Art Center

Two years since he arrivedl.

He probably died at least a few times
Morata Province
His sculptures are all over the Continent of Versailles
Through hard work he gained tremendous sculpting skill proficiency.
There is still work to improve on.
Statue of Freya and the Light Tower are all representations of his work.

The sculptures by the Wailing River as well

His sculptures are available to the public and are committed to the continent's peace.
A friend of Weed, an architect built the art center.
This is dedicated to the people.
The plaque was created to celebrate the moment of the completion of the two story building. It caused an
increase in Morata's contribution, closeness and reputation. A positive phenomenon occurred in the city.

-Morata's cultural development has increased.

Artistic development speed has increased by 3%.
Culture further increases expansion.
Local fame has increased by 15, the Center of Art is designated as a monument.
-The art and wisdom of the people of Morata has increased. The probability of more artists and
wizards being born is high.

The building was developed to be part of the city.

Finally...
Pavo felt a deep rewarding sense of self satisfaction as he closed the doors to the art center. Weed had
not named the sculpture but the fact that a legendary sculpture was there was amazing. Soon it would be
opened. They sent a messenger to get Mandol and his wife so that they could open up the art center.
"As an architect I have always been thinking that I've lived my life fully and confidently but now..."

Pavo confessed his thoughts to Gaston, his painter friend.

"I have always been trying to think of ways to get extra options or more money for my stuff. This is
common for an architect. However to only accept a single copper to create such a work of art? The mind of
a sculptor is hard to understand."

Gaston tried to think of some encouragement but only sat there in silence. He did not know anything other
than trying to draw more beautiful paintings.

"Weed is special. He is young but he has the warm heart of a father."

"Yea. I can't help but think what he is doing now."

"You are the mean and petty archer Pale?"

"How is it that Irene, the lousy healer is here?"
"It's Romuna, the wizard that eats young children whole!"

After they came back from Todeum, Pale and his colleagues were getting bad reactions from the people.
"Wasnt the original reward 200 gold? Now its only 30 gold."
"You completed the quest so quickly so you must have cheated right? I will not change my mind on this!"

Even though the people were being vicious, they were undaunted as they tried to build up familiarity again
as recover their good faith with high level quests. Pale and his party went into the weapon shop.
"How are you doing!"

Irene smiled brightly.

"There's a lot more people here now. Business must be good."

"There are a lot of young people fighting monsters now. It would be nice if there were more children in the
north...So what brings you here?"
"We're here to sell off our things."
There were now five weapon shops in Morata. The monthly income tax revenue had increased by a few
percent which is then reinvested into the merchants. The supply of weaponry was large. Mapan greedil y
bought many weapons from their supplies because of their large surplus. When operating a blacksmith it
was important to gather raw materials in large quantity. Pale and his party visited the first weapon store
that was in Morata.
"We would not want to bother a benefactor of Morata with a request. However, these days there are a lack
of weapons in the stores..."

As they entered the weapon store, Pale and his party stood still and listened.

'If anything it sounds like a quest."

It was possible that it was a quest to get weapons or hunt and gather materials. In fact many beginners
were getting quests that involved getting weapons. They could obtain weapons from hunting goblins as
well. If the delivery is made then the user could get a premium on purchases from the store. Even if they
had bad fame, they could still get common quests.

"Back in the day, there were some very famous weapon smiths of the Niflheim Empire."
"What?"
"All of the royal family's armors were made by them."

From the description it smelled like a high level quest. Irene's eyes were sparkling.

"Manager oppa, could you please tell us the family's name?"

Irene was usually innocent but she was very interested when it came to quests.

"It was the Viteoleu family. With the fall of the empire they were never heard of again...but what of their
descendants? They must still b e there and they would be a big help to the weapon shipments."
Ttiring!

Masters of the sword

There were many professional artisans and knights of the Niflheim Empire of the Viteoleu family. I
want you to find their descendants and bring them here.
Difficulty: B
Quest limit: Will fail upon the death of the descendants of the Viteoleu.

Pale and party got a Rank B quest. It was a big difference in progress compared to the normal users. Ever
since they been helping with Weed in Morata's defense, their familiarity with the people increased. Pale,
Maylon, Romuna, and Irene looked at each other.

'Do it?'
'Let's do it.'
'I think it would be fun even if it fails.'
Maylon especially wanted to do the quest. Pale said as the representative.

"Can we go get them?"

"Will you? They were once in the capital but now its a haven of monsters. Ask around the shops. I have my
pride but would you do this quest for me?"

You have accepted the quest.

Pale and his party accepted the quest. The quest could also be shared to more people.

"I'm getting a little anxious though..."

"Should we get Weed?"

The capital of the Niflheim Empire was a large hunting ground so they would be sufficient . However they
could get more quests since Weed had high fame. Irene thought about it and shook her head.

"Weed is still doing his three stage quest."

It was an S class quest from the church. He needed to take care of that quest firest.

"Well, we could always get the Geomchi oppas."

Surka suggested that they get their help. However they were not sure the Geomchis would come. In this
case, Hwaryung persuaded them.

"Would you like a quest?"

Since Geomchi and Geomchi2 were in the Yuroki Mountains on dates so Geomchi3 was the
representative. Geomchi went on a long journey to Morata to go help the beginners. The lively little
beginners needed help. He took them to the training center and taught them as disciples.

"I'm a little busy...."

"This is Jeong you know?"
"The actress?"
Jeong Hyo-Lynn was the heroine of the recent sensational drama on television. Her energetic personality
made her perfect as an actress.
"My career is a singer. I'm called Hyo-Lynn there."

"You appear on television as an actress but still able to go hunting..."

"So are you busy?"
"By all means."
Her music sales was nothing compared to her appearance and atmosphere. To the Geomchis she was a
perfect woman, not as a singer since they don't know about music. However it was because she f requently
appeared on shows! The Geomchis decided that she was the one actress that they all wanted to go out
with. They awkwardly gathered in Morata to go to the capital. Mapan got a wagon and joined in. Whenever
traders traveled they would level up. There was no difference between fighting and trading. Mapan went to
Morata and asked them.

"Aren't you going to get Weed?"

He suddenly proposed to which Hwaryung said.

"We're going to the capital to hunt. Let's see what's Weed doing."
"Okay?"

The party began to wonder what Weed was doing. Weed had gone to the ocean. After a few days on
horseback they reached the place.
"Where is Weed?"

Pale had very good eyesight as an archer. He could see visibly in the distance.

"I can't seem to find him, let's send a whisper?"

It was then. A storm was coming in the distance as it was going to hit the ship. Each time the ship moved
there was lightning striking. They shouted out.

"A ship is approaching!"

The wide stretched sails were torn, the deck and the hull had holes in them. The ghost ship passed
through the waves. The ghost crew was on deck wandering around. Weed, the one eyed lich, was
standing at the bow. Ghost Fleet Captain! Everytime the wind blew, his torn cloak would flap. The golden
bird was sitting on the shoulders of the lich grooming its feathers.

Chapter 11
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Captain Deoreol

This has been brought to you by Grisia.

It was not difficult to change from being a guest to the new captain of the ghost ship. All he needed to do
was beat the previous captain in a mild sword fight.

-You have become the captain of the ghost ship.

-As the captain of the ghost ship, you can now decide how to navigate the ship.
-Leadership has increased by 7.
-Charisma has increased by 14.

"Where's the original captain?"

Weed's jawbone moved as he asked, so the former captain of the crew answered him.

"80 years ago I threw him off at a deserted island. He probably died of starvation by now. Kilkilkil!"

Soon after he became captain, something happened. A myriad of ghost ship quests!
Find the Treasure
Raid another ship
Cross the largest sea in the quickest time
Hunt the dolphins

Unfortunately Weed would not be able to receive 3 of the quests even if he wanted to. That was because
those quests required the ghost ship to engage in battle.

"Ghost Ship window."

The Ghost Ship Maria

This ship was built in a port by a family of shipbuilding craftsmen. It's a medium sized sailboat, made
with the intention of being a merchant ship. However the ship got caught up in some sort of
unfortunate accident every year. For seven years, every owner of the ship met some sort of
catastrophe and has become a symbol of bad luck ever since. On the ninth year, it fell into the
hands of a crew of criminals pirates. That summer the ship got caught in a storm and sank. The
crew died at sea.
Speed 3-5
There are a total of 35 crew members. All of them are undead.
There are 42 cannons. 39 of them are broken.
Cargo space 36/298
Durability of the Hull 350/1390
Sails 0/6
Wind -49 Waves -27
The poor excuse for sails does not allow the ship to sail properly.
Become slower when entangled in seaweed.
There is a large hole in the hull and the wood of the ghost ship is distorted.
The situation could worsen further.
Will encounter misfortune at sea.

Weed had placed the ghost ship entirely under his control. The ghost ship would never surrender to human
but it was not hard to become the captain if you were undead. It was unreasonable for someone besides
Weed to do this unless they had Sculpture Shapeshift or the Reject Death Skill.
"Do you wish to plunder?"
"Uooooo."
"Come with me if you want to go rob people!"
"Long live Captain Deoreol!"
"I will call you Deoreol."
"Deoreol, Deoreol, Deoreol!"
The Ghost Crew was soaked in Weed's charisma. However he did not have the necessary sailing skills to
navigate. The Geomchis and Pale's party saw him returning from the ocean. There was a one eyed
skeleton with a hook attached to its left arm. Mapan looked closely with his eyes.

"It's Weed!"

It was a trade in which you only tried to earn money and laugh in the face of new challenges. The Pirate
Captain Deoreol who leads the ghost ship!

"It looks like Weed has been working hard."

Pale and Irene thought to themselves.

'So he's...a pirate. It suits him."

'Sometimes I'm ashamed to think that I'm his friend...'

The Geomchis were envious.

"Capain of a ghost ship...such a great success."

"Pirate Deoreol. Nicely done."

Weed went to pick up Pale's party and the Geomchis. This way the quest would be more enjoyable.
However, he never did get the chance to say goodbye to Da'in. Weed had hoped that she would hav e
approached him first but she did not seem to want to. They departed into the sea on a clear day. There
were seagulls in the sky and dolphins in the ocean. They were kind of envious of the expensive ghost ship
and its crew. Zephyr took out his rod.
"Fishing at the sea...I wonder if I could catch a dolphin."
The placed his fisherman rod along the ship. Weed was planning on increasing his fishing skill while
working.

"I'm going to catch some fish and make some chowder."

"Weed hyungnim, I hope the ghost crew doesn't need to eat."
"It's useless for them, alcohol only keeps their morale up."
The Geomchis went to the deck of the ship to either sunbathe or diving into the ocean to swim. They were
as fast as the Ghost Ship.

"Geomchi27 are you good at swimming?"

"It's a must!"

"I know a way to make this more thrilling."

"Really?"
One of the Geomchis gave himself a self inflicted knife wound to the side! They wanted to use the blood to
attract sharks so that they could eat.
Very funny.
The rest of the Geomchis jumped in as well into the sea. The feeling of swimming in the ocean surrounded
by shark fins! There would soon be no sharks left.
"What are all these people?"

Hwaryung friend Bellotte was puzzled. There was a lich pirate with all sorts of large men on a battered
ghost ship.

"Girl, milk is good for the body."

The crew of the ghost ship were considerably rotting since it had been three years. In general, it was tough
to be forced into this sort of adventure on the Continent of Versailles. Hwaryung gave he r some
encouragement.
Youll adapt shortly."
"Huh?"
"It's surprisingly fun."
She was going to the deck to enjoy sunbathing. She took off her colorful dress and put on her swim suit.
"I'll come along...I didn't expect that I would get a chance like this."

Maylon, Surka, Irene, Romuna also laid down. There was no need to be worried about the gaze of men.
The Geomchis were too shy to make eye contact and the ghost crew was busy with this jobs. The
awkward practitioners went around opening the doors of the rooms.
"Let's see what we can find?"

Exploring the rooms of the ghost ship! Originally humans would not want to wander around on a ghost ship
in the middle of the sea. That's why there was a fear of shipwrecked boats and ghost ships would take
away a person's breath in fear. There were all sorts of monsters and hidden traps. However Weed and the
Geomchis did not feel this was serious at all or were the least bit worried
In fact it was the monsters that they felt sorry for!
"Liquor!"

"Let's binge and drink rum, this is a paradise!"

The Geomchis had already went to the bottom of the ghost ship and were drinking the rum that they crew
had been saving. Since Weed was a high ranking undead, the lich, and with his charisma he dominated
the Ghost Crew so they did not have any complains. They would still be loyal to their captain even if he
abandoned them on a deserted island! They did as they were told. Weed didn't have to do anything so he
was fishing.
"Captain."
"Yes, sir"
Weed called forth the fleet captain of the ghost ship.
"Are there boats close to here?"
Ships usually went along a river or the sea, so there weren't many trade ships in the northern waters.
There was a significant amount of small fishing boats! In his eyes, the fisherman were probably only
around level 20. The most he could get from them was some japtem.
"On the map you can go down here a bit. There are a lot of boats there."
Weed unfolded it. He was using the map of the sea that was on the ghost ship for quite some time. Each
of the city's current developmental status was identified, such as the port facilities and terrain. It was the
largest sea in the northeast. It connected to the seas of the central continent. The Mediterranean Sea
bordered the various kingdoms of the European Continent. The area was swarming with merchant ships
and pirate ships.
"That's a lot of prey."
"That's true."
"Pirates...huhuhu."
Weed hastily managed the ship. WIth a smile on his face, he needed to be careful for his jawbone to slip
from his cracked skull.
"Back into the sea."
"Understood sir!"
The haunted Ghost Crew began to change direction at this signal. The Ghost ship entered back into the
waves. Weed had anchored onto the island for four days. There were many beasts on the deserted island
as well as sea monsters. Using his blacksmith and repair skill, he repaired the cannons while gathering
food and water supplies. He took care of the wooden hull and used leather to make sails. WIth his carving
skills and made a one eyed, one armed, and one legged pirate to mount at the head of the ship. Aside
from the fact that it was dressed like a scarecrow, the shape of the ship had considerably improved.
"Ghost Ship window."
Ghost Ship Maria
This ship was built in a port by a family of shipbuilding craftsmen. It's a medium sized sailboat, made
with the intention of being a merchant ship. However the ship got caught up in some sort of

unfortunate accident every year. For seven years, every owner of the ship met some sort of
catastrophe and has become a symbol of bad luck ever since. On the ninth year, it fell into the
hands of a crew of criminals pirates. That summer the ship got caught in a storm and sank. The
crew died at sea.
Speed 11-19
There are a total of 35 crew members. All of them are undead.
There are 42 cannons. 6 of them are broken.
Cargo space 66/298
Durability of the hull 965/1390
Sail 6/6
Wind -16 Waves 6
The hull remains distorted but can now move at full speed.
Will encounter misfortune at sea.
Players will have 20 increased hostility to all country when offshore.
Pirates will respect you.
While on board, injuries will be slightly reduced.

With the Ghost Ship Maria, he took full advantage of the materials. Even without being a shipbuilder, he
was able to fix most of the essential parts of the ship. Surka, Maylon, Irene, and Pale were off to the side
having a secret conversation.
"But what's going to happen to our quest?"
"It's strange that we're taking a ghost ship around the sea."
"I hope we don't accumulate notoriety like we did in Todeum right?"
"Hopefully we won't..."

They were hoping that they didn't make the wrong choice by taking the quest.

Volume 19 Chapter 1
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Captain of the Ghost Ship

Using sculpture transformation Weed was in the appearance of the Lich Pirate Deorol. There were limits to
the Lichs magic, health and mana absorption ability, but he was still a high -ranking undead. When Weed
spoke, the ghost sailors trembled.
Please, relieve your anger.
I implore you to not throw me into the sea, with a rock tied to my ankle.

The waters here are shark infested. Captain, dont use me as shark bait, Ill do anything you command me
to do.
I only have 2 teeth left Surely, you wont pull them too? Are you going to make me toothless like the First
Mate?
With the crew in despair, Weed couldnt miss this opportunity. With his shoulders raised proudly he asked.
Who am I to you?
You are the owner of this ship, ruler of the 7 seas, and our Master!
The ghost sailors, who were symbols of terror, rubbed their hands together and sang his praises. They went
to their knees, and bowed down to Weed.
Appearing weak against the strong and strong against the weak was typical of Weed.
Huhuhu!
Kellkellkell! While Weeds sailors were playing around, Pales party were surveying on the deck.
We arent going any further from the reef, it the ship even moving?
Its really slow.
The Ghost Ship was originally a slow ship.
Weed touched up the ship with his blacksmith skill, but the Ghost Ship was an old rust bucket. The
maximum number of passengers, that was allowed on this medium sized ship, was only 70 people!
Pales party, plus the Geomchis were on the ship; due to their weight, the ship sunk even lower below the
water and could not move. Geomchis were people that could make a 12 people limit elevator, maxed out
with only 8 people.
The waves are really strong; and the wind is blowing in the opposite direction of where we want to go!
Strong winds, heavy waves, reefs scratching the ship, and seaweed were getting tangled on the rudder. The
Ghost Ship that carries misfortune!
**Kuhiiing**
With a frightful noise, where the ghosts of the dead congregate, it was surely a ship of dread. During sailing,
all kinds of bad things were happening.
The Ghost Ship was going around in circles and Weed and the ghost sailors were chatting around and, I
am Deorol! could be heard.
Fiercest Pirate Deorol! He plunders from the rich then, then without mercy takes everything from the poor,
women, and even children!
Kuheheheh! Weed laughed proudly.
Where his left eye should be, there was an eye patch; and he had a red bandana tied around his head.
Where his ears should be there was a hole, and around it hung a pair of earrings.
**Palang Palang**
The earrings that were made of a silver coin, and made noise every time the wind blew.
This is what real pirates should be wearing.
Pirates and a Lichs romanticism! Pale and his party tried to keep their distance from Weed. The outfit even
repelled Surka, the youngest of the group.
Twelve days of boring sailing passed.
Due to the speed of the Ghost Ship, the trip was 3-4 times longer then normal; but they finally the reached
the Neria Sea.
Neria Sea is the Versailles Continents largest inland sea. From here all kinds of ships such and fishing,
explorers and merchant ships go back and forth each day.
The ship was running out of provisions; Weed and Zephyr used their fishing skills to make up for the lack of
food. Fishing skill intermediate level 4! It was lower than Weeds other skills, since he could only raise them
near a river, lake or sea. In the Neria Sea, morning, noon, and evening was fishing time.

I got a big catch!, Beside him, Zephyr raised his fishing rod. Oh ho, its a clam this time. Wow, it even has
a pearl inside. He had caught a pearl oyster.
Weed glimpsed this occurrence, but a not one word left his mouth. Zephyr, with his fishing skills, could fish
up a great white shark, small whales and antiques from the sea. Weed could get, cutlass, mackerel, or if he
was lucky a red sea bream fish. This hurt Weeds delicate pride. Weed threw his line deep into the sea.
Moments later, due to a fish nibbling on the bait the line moved.
Looks like Ill get a large fish this time
In the sea, fish with high vitality and strength could be caught. If those fish are eaten, life recovery goes up.
Furthermore if it was cooked and eaten, it raises maximum HP by 1. Of course even if the same mea l was
eaten, the effect is the same; but you could get stronger even while resting, so many users enjoyed food
and rest together.
Weed pulled on the fishing rod with all his strength. Big catch! The fish with its mouth opened wide caught
on the hook. It couldnt really be called a fish, since it was a sea monster with nine legs and an ugly face.
Kwaaarg! The monster tried to threaten Weed with its roar. However Weeds appearance was that of a
Lich, his eyes were burning bright, and even his earrings stopped the monster from struggling.
In terms of cruelty, no one could top Weed. It looks pretty tasty! Weed cut up the sea monster into pieces,
and used it for an ingredient for the seafood soup. It wasnt a bad catch, especially since he hadnt prepared
bait for fishing in the sea. During that time Zephyr pulled in a large tuna, one that he could barely carry.
Now I know what they mean by, When a cousin buys land, your stomach hurts(t/n: Korean saying for
envy). Weed acted as if he didnt notice the tuna caught by Zephyr.
Your fishing skill is unmatched as always.
This isnt much, Brother.
It seems you caught many valuables
Pottery, old bottles, even fish holding treasure in their bellies, were all caught by Zephyr. If you compare his
fishing to hunting, he was making just as much. Zephyr had an advanced skill in fishing, and he used it to
the best of his abilities.
The baits that could only be used for fishing in the sea struggled vigorously on the hook. When a fish came
close the bait (worm, shrimp, and baby tuna) did their best to dance and tempt the fish. As a big fish, the
temptation was too much, it couldnt resist biting on the hook.
With his advanced level in fishing, Zephyr even had the bait tracking skill. By looking at the surface of the
water he could see the hook deep underneath the sea, in a magnified view. He could even manipulate the
hook to move, using mana. Using this skill he could survey the sea and find the fish to target.
There are rumors of one player who only fished in Royal Road, and his best find was a shipwreck filled with
treasure. A fisher wasnt a job to be ignored.
Zephyr had a great deal of good food, from fishing; so he used his high strength and health/vitality to
participate in battles. When a large mob of monsters grouped together, nimbly sending bait that matched
the monster; and then coaxing them to separate from the group, was a fishermans specialty.
Once you get into it, fishing is something that has a lot of depth, said a Zephyr, who hated long
explanations.
Its mostly all luck. My luck stat is over 700, so thats why fishing is so easy for me. Weed had his Art stat
as a sculptor, Zephyr as a fisherman had Luck. Leisurely fishing in the river while increasing stamina and
vitality; Zephyr who had an incredible amount of luck! Even when hunting, monsters frequently missed, and
they also dropped a lot of loot and equipment.
Zephyr was someone who looked like a lazy person but in reality tries really hard to be the best. He was a
kind of cheeky character who you cant hate! He cast his line and asked Weed.
Umm... Hyung-nim, about Yurin
Hmm?

Im just asking, but if Yurin got herself a boyfriend, what kind of guy would suit her? I want to know what
you think as her brother.
Zephyr asked Weed for his opinion as if he wasnt really curious.
Yurins boyfriend Weed thought for a moment then answered.
He has to be a kind guy, someone who really cherishes my sister.
Thats right isnt it.
Weed gained his knowledge about taking care of a girl, by taking car e of his sister. Yurin was still young,
but it was an important period in her life, where she could move forward in the world. She could meet a
man, or set goals for her life. If she wanted to study abroad, then she should go. Living for a dream, or love;
experiencing success, failure, regretting or reminiscing about the past, is what life was about.
Even if they fight as a couple, a man who uses violence is no good.
Hahaha, of course of course.
When theyre dating he cant even let one drop or water touch her hand.

If I ever find a mark left from water; that is the day Ill kill him

It was the heart of the brother who didnt want his sister to suffer even a bit.
On the sea, Hwaryeongs friend Bellotte, and other girls, became remarkabl y close and were chatting
together. They bathed in the sunlight and lounged around the deck to share stories.
Im sure it must have been frightening, when Weed boarded the Ghost Ship alone.
Surka imagined the scene in her head. The storm would have been raging, sky covered in darkness, and
raining relentlessly. The Ghost Ship would have been covered in seaweed and broken in many places.
He boarded the ship filled with undead sailors alone! Its really scary you know.
Most of the women sympathized with what Surka was saying. It would be like a scene from a horror movie,
but probably worse. In the Royal Road forums, there were posts of users saying they saw the Ghost Ship
pass by. Other posts talk about the Ghost Ship that passes silently by, undead sailor s with no legs or arms,
who will bring a scream to your throat if your eyes meet.
To board a Ghost Ship at night, and alone would have taken an amazing amount of courage.
Hwaryeong stuck her tongue out as she said, Basically, instead of the victim in a ho rror movie, Weed is
. Irian finished the statement.
More like a horror movies monster.
Weed was frightening in the fact that he had the ability to exploit the Ghost Ship and its crew. At that
moment they could hear Weeds skill Lions Roar.
Its time to work! While on the sea you would think there would be nothing to do but rest, but that would be
a huge mistake.
There would only be a moment of free time, as the sun rises from the East. Everyone spread out on the
deck to let the undead sailors do their work.
The sailors let down nets from the side of the ship. You could say the sea is natures repository; there is no
need to buy food. For meals, fish needed to be caught. When Weeds order went out, the undead sailors
frantically moved to do their jobs.
When Weed was in command of orcs, dark elf or undead he was a strong and a commander overflowing
with charisma. Even dreadful monsters (and Weed) had something they truly feared.
Something that Weed could never forget in his life was the landlord, L -A-N-D-L-O-R-D.
Kuhuk!
When he lived on a monthly rent, his mouth ran dry from anxiousness.
These were the times when he watched out to see if the landlord was in or not. Even if the walls were
covered in mold, the boiler was broken, or the lights were out; not one word of protest would be made. The
landlord didnt talk very much.

Are you going to vacate the house? For some reason after buying his home, he dreamt up a nightmare
that couldnt come true. In the dream, after buying the house, the old landlo rd came.
Since you moved into a better house, pay 20000 won more every month! Even in the dream Weed
instinctively pleaded.
Just a few more days... There is money coming in, but I havent received it yet. Ill properly pay on time
next month. The one being that could make Weed meek without a doubt was a landlord.
Weed surveyed the indigo sea on the deck.
The islands that could be seen with the eye increased, and merchant ships and other sailing vessels could
be seen passing by.
Anyway, Weve arrived in Neria! Even with the Geomchis weight, the slow/rickety Ghost Ship, undead
sailors who are weak on the sea, and other negative influences; they arrived near their destination, albeit
barely.
When a dolphin, which is a symbol of luck, appears even the Ghost Ship became a lot faster. The Ghost
Ship was a ship, that even the dolphins out speeded in a moment. The Ghost Ship is called the calamity of
the sea, but when ridden it was nothing more than a ridiculously slow ass boat.
At this rate, if we want to go out into the far reaches of the sea, it will probably take two -No, three months!
After arriving in Neria Sea they realized the seriousness of the problem. Even a ship with one sail could
move at a faster speed than the Ghost Ship.
Since the undead sailors dont eat theyre fine, but to feed all the Geomchis fishing is necessary. If fish cant
be caught for a few days, it would become a situation where everyone would starve. There were times
where they landed and explored islands in search of food and water.
Another problem was Weed being new to navigating the seas as a captain. With the blacksmith skill the
ship could be repaired and sculptures could be made, but there were no navigational skills. Since Weed
couldnt get a grasp on the direction he should be heading; things such as the Ghost Ship heading in wrong
direction, or getting caught in the ocean current, happened in frequent succession.
Well, since it looks like well arrive at the Island of Ipia in 2 -3 hours, I guess I should prepare. Call Death
Knight Van Hawk!
You called me, master?
I have something for you to do. Follow me. Weed went down into the ships storage and got busy with his
hands. Drink, Drink! The fish that were caught with the fishing skill were coolly stored. Weed was force fully
feeding the fish water.
**Gurururuk**
Death Knight Van Hawk was now nimble with his hands, and could fed the fish water. The reason was that
a fish that was heavier and plump sold better.

The Island of Ipia was a known attraction for vacationing; the beach was crowded with users who enjoyed
the waves and the sun.
Sometimes, you need this kind of rest.
This is paradise. People enjoyed the rest as if they were in heaven.
The Island of Ipia was one of the 8 islands on the Versailles continent kno wn for its beauty, so it was full of
tourists all year around. The islands beachside lodges, that looked like they came straight out of a painting
(and appealing food) were some of its main points that kept bringing tourists. The shining sun and the cool
sea! Take a dip in the sea, bask in the sunlight, have a sand bath, and finally have a bar -be-que party, with
beer at night. These activities makes for and enjoyable day, which is why people who are tired from
repetitive dungeon grinding visit the Island of Ipia.
Suddenly, large sailing vessels appeared near Island of Ipia! The vessels looked so decrepit and
unseaworthy, that it was hard to believe that the fleet of 7 vessels still floated! Most sea vessels have

figureheads to avoid storms and disasters at sea; such as a statue of Freya, dolphins, and spirits of the sea.
The vessels that just appeared had a statue of a one-eyed, one armed, and one legged pirate.
The fleet of Ghost Ships led by Weed had arrived at the Island of Ipia. The island was located ne ar the
edge of the Neria Sea, where it met the wide ocean, so there were many adventurers and merchants. It took
a long time for the ships to arrive at the island, after it appeared on the horizon.
**Kuhiiing, Kwazizizick**
The reason was due to the contact with the seaweed and the reef, which slowed the ships down. The Ghost
Ship lowered its sails and dropped its anchor then Weeds party rode on a rowboat to shore.
Selling all kinds of fish. Mackerel pike, cutlass, salmon, and tuna! You name it, I have it ! Its a chance you
dont want to miss! Theyre very fresh, so have a taste! I am also selling shrimp and clam, very cheap!
It was a business chance that Weed couldnt miss. He caught a lot of fish from the 12 days on the sea,
while raising his fishing skill.
Oppa, is that person a Lich?
I think he is Wow a real Lich.... Even a Lich sells stuff now.
Weed was someone who makes profits, even from using his appearance. There were a lot of good looking
people who came to the island, but there werent any people who brought attention with curiosity. Weed
stuck out his skull head with pride.
I knew this day would come, where I would bring attention with my face. It was because of other people
that my appearance didnt stand out.
Zephyr, who looks attractive, even from a male perspective; and Pale, who had a decent fashion sense.
Ever since Weed associated with the Geomchis, he thought he was alienated by women.
In reality, if the girls who hunted with him, were excluded, like Surka, Irene, ones introduced by
Mapan/Hwaryeong, and those whose relationship are ambiguous like Seoyoon; he wasnt all that popular
with girls.
Indeed, a man should present himself as he wants. All he needs is confidence. Weed laughed as he sold
fish, the female users hands went to their weapons.
The people with the priest class saw the undead Lich Weed and thought Experience!
Will he really drop items? For those of the priest class, hunting the undead gives a lot more experience,
fame and faith; so even the female priestesses flocked around Weed.
Everyone was itching to take out their weapons, but it looked like a human user, and not a monster so they
were all hesitating. The reason was that if their name became red, they would be killed without a doubt.
We only have 2 sardines left. The fresh, tasty and nutritious sardines were caught from a sea to the
Northwest. You can fry it, boil it, bake it, add it to a soup, or eat it raw since its that fresh. Special price of
only 23 silver each, if you buy both, its can be yours for only 44 silver!
If you buy it, youll feel like it was such a bargain, and if you dont buy it, it feels like youll regret it. This was
the feeling that Weed brought with his business ability. After selling all the fish, Weed took his steps in
stride in the streets.
Its probably the first time a Lich ever came into a town. Weed had confidence in his pride of being the first,
but the islands guards gave him looks as if he were a criminal.
People were shocked to see an undead. As those who use forbidden magic, necromancers are shunned in
all kingdoms in the continent. A Lich is considered a higher rank of a necromancer, and as such Weed was
treated the same. Users whispered among themselves and were amazed.
He must be a really high leveled magician.
Is that a Necromancers second job or even a third job? Weed walked by, keeping silent to maintain his
stature as a Lich. The only thing left by Weed, as he passed by, was the stench of rotting flesh and fish.
Pale and the others had visited many vacation spots before. The reason was that they werent obsessed
with hunting and raising skill levels like Weed was.

I think this place was one of the best places Ive visited. Ive heard that spending the summer in the Island
of Ipia was great, and they were right. Surka said enviously.
How enjoyable would it be to spend a week on the Island of Ipia. The sea was full of coral and the island
had a small mountain, that was full of palm like trees; the sight couldnt be any wonderful.
So cool.
Even Romuna was impressed by the view of the Island of Ipia. You could experience many enjoyable things
in the game, which you couldnt see (or do) in real life; it caused many people to become addicted to Royal
Road.
You could have endless peace and quiet, but it could also be dangerous. This is because you can have an
adventure, go hunting, become intimate with other people, and be caught in the web of Royal Roads
appeal.
Looking at Morata, the amount of users increased, and they were becoming happier. Every time Morata was
mentioned Hwaryeong smiles brightly and says,
I think Weed always respects his people and the beginners; unlike the other lords.The ones who knew
Weeds true self such as Mapan and Pale could only stay silent.
Why is it that we met the same Weed Yet Hwaryeongs view is so different from ours?
Thats what I call being completely blinded Once they see his good side it will be hard to convince
otherwise.
Bellotte made a suggestion. How about we have a walk on the beach?
Agreed.
Lets go! Ipia Islands beach was one of the most popular spots. Coming to Ipia Island and not taking a
walking on the beach was unthinkable. There were many users in swimwear, and others had simple leather
clothing. People were getting a tan, sand bathing, have a relaxing rest, or even jumping into the sea to
enjoy the waters. In such a picturesque sight, a crowd could be seen gathering.
The Geomchis whose muscles were like bodybuilders came and were swimming or lying on the sand. It
broke the pride of every male on the beach who were showing off their body.
Weed entered the Maritime/Navigation Guild.
The guild was used by players who owned a ship, merchants, fishermen and those whose livelihood was in
the sea. Like other guilds it had an instructor and a training hall to teach essential skills. The guild taught
skills such as how to drop an anchor, what to do in a storm, how to control the sail and other necessary
skills.
When Weed came plodding along the instructor wasnt surprised.
You came here to learn Sailing skills?
Yes.
What do you want to learn?
I want to learn everything that helps in quickening a voyage
Youre pretty greedy. You have the qualifications?
Of course. The Sailing skill was mostly learned by working the body hard.
Then follow me! The Maritime guild was larger than other guilds.
Weed followed the instructors teachings on how to row, control the sail, and other skills. To travel fast on
the sea, wind had to be used effectively. Therefore, the skill for controlling the sail was essent ial. All the
ghost sailors, and the first mate Nick, didnt know how to control the sails.
The Ghost Ship was a ship that travels slowly towards its target. Since the ship follows disaster, Weed had
to learn the skill for using the sail effectively.
A ship reacts differently depending on the direction of the ocean current. If you want to sail to the far
reaches of the sea, you have to use the currents and know when to quickly turn the helm. To avoid sand
bars and marine animals its a necessary skill.

Weed followed his instructions and learned to turn the helm on a small ship. Every time Weed turned the
helm the ship slowly turned in the direction Weed wanted it to go.
You know how to swim? If you fall in the sea and you cant swim you,die there and then. The instructor
pushed Weed into the water and he practiced swimming. Weed was a natural dog paddler expert. On the
stage called a reservoir, Weed polished his art of dog paddling even in storms.
Its a weird form, but quick and effective. Even if you trip and fall into the sea you wont die from it. With
this much Ill say you are qualified to learn the Navigation skill
**Trring!**
-You have learned the Sailing skillSailing: travel affiliated skill
General skill to use a ship on the sea or river.
As the skill level goes up the skill in handling ships increases and the ship gets bonus movement
speed
Chances of meeting storms or hail decrease.
Long voyages, extraordinary discovery or sailing in ill wind increases the leveling speed of this skill
At intermediate skill level, the sailors discontent can be quelled and keep loyalty from dropping so it
is useful for long voyages.
Current skill level: Beginner 1
The ship gets a 3% increase in speed.
Decrease of 1.5% chance of meeting storms.

-You have gained 4 Stamina from acquiring this skill!

-You have gained 6 Leadership from acquiring this skill!
-You have gained 3 Agility from acquiring this skill!
-You have gained 9 Luck from acquiring this skill!
Sailing skill was a skill so useful, that it was almost essential for users who started on islands or seaside
towns. Even if they didnt travel the seas often,you could raise several stats with this skill.
Do you want to also learn the Chart reading skill?
Its necessary to travel the seas, I want to learn it. Weed learned how to read nautical charts. It was a skill
to find a ships position from a compass and the ships speed by calculating. During a voyage, if a special
discovery is found, or affection with marine life forms, an increases in the skill inf orms the position of their
location. Of course the skill level had to be better than beginner for it to be possible. By learning the skill
Weed gained 3 stats in Wisdom and Intelligence.
If you want to learn shipbuilding I will teach you, with your handic raft skill you could learn it anytime you
want.
Ill learn it
By acquiring a skill few stat points and gained. More the merrier was the saying when it came to skills. The
shipbuilding skill could be levelled by constructing small boats using wood, since Weed had advanced
handicraft and sculpting, it was piece of cake. For ships sailing on the sea the most central thing is
functionality. Following that, Weed listened to the instructor recount his experiences of shipbuilding. After
acquiring the shipbuilding skill Weed gained 5 Stamina, Strength and Endurance. Even though Weed was
pretty much a jack of all trades he didnt have the confidence to raise the shipbuilding skill to the
intermediate or advanced level.
It takes too long to make a ship. There was also the limitation of only being able to sell and make one near
the sea. In that regard a sculptor is much better
Weed found a positive side to sculpting.

Hunting, hunting and more hunting!

Seoyoon killed all the monsters that attacked her and picked up the items. As expected of a berserker the
more monsters there are the stronger they get. Seoyoon was the type of person to dive straight into a
dungeon no matter how dangerous it was. Seoyoon cleared the Valley of Echoes, Spirit Ridge, and Cactus
Gorge all by herself. In the North she was the first person to discover the hunting areas, so she received
more fame, experience and items.
In the area full of high level monsters, Seoyoon hunted in the dungeons and completed quests.
-My fawn has run away from home. If you have the time can you find her?
It was the request of a deer Seoyoon met near a stream.
Seoyoon never spoke in Royal Road except for the time she sent a friend request to Weed. From not
speaking, she gained a certain skill.
Soul Conversation: Can converse with animals, monsters, spirits and legendary beings.
Skill not only affected by skill level but also affected greatly by closeness, Charisma, and Charm.
Can send simple greetings, but cannot converse with monsters that have been hunted.

Seoyoon received quests from monster and animals. Quests for her occurred not in towns, but in far places
such as a mountain spring.
Just because of the request by that deer Seoyoon cleared multiple dungeons to find the fawn.
Luckily, the fawn was saved by Seoyoon before it almost became food.
-Did my mother send you? Thank you. Since you were able to save me you must be very skilled.
The fawn gave her valuable information in return for saving her.
-There is a necklace with gems, that humans really like, and it was thrown away in that forest over there. If
no one picked it up it probably is still there. I want to see that necklace again and mother would like to as
well.
Treasure quest, get! Seoyoon headed in the direction of the forest with the necklace.
The Valley of Death, it wasnt far from the place where Seoyoon and Weed arduously traveled together.
He was sickI made him rice porridge. I wonder if it tasted good. At that time Seoyoon displayed great
courage, since it was the first time she cooked for someone and personally feeding them.
She was trembling from nervousness so much, she didnt season the porridge properly; she just
concentrated on feeding Weed carefully. The porridge was salty, spicy and bitter! For Seoyoon that moment
became a heartwarming memory.
I was happy that time. When she had travelled with Weed, she didnt feel lonely, and at times had to she
keep herself from laughing.
There was that sculpture in the cave. She remembered seeing Weed carving a loving couple that cared for
each other in the extreme cold. Since she could meet Weed in school she didnt miss him.
I have to be strong enough to support him She didnt want to see Weed killed by a monster.
Everyday Seoyoon roamed the hunting grounds. She spent a lot more time hunting monsters. She was
invited by the vampire to Todeum. When vampire lord Tori invited Weed at the Valley of Death, Seoyoon
was there with him.
Beautiful lady, you can visit Todeum anytime. Tori gave a rose to Seoyoon while Weed wasnt watching
and invited her. Vampire Lord Tori was a very simple vampire. Whenever he saw beautiful women he tried
to become intimate with them by saying,
Beautiful lady, have you thought of becoming a vampire by any chance?
**Triing!**
-Hidden race vampire has been unlocked, do you want to become a vampire?
When you switch to a different race that races special abilities can be used.
But, the penalty for dying is 3 times the normal rate of experience, and skill.
There are restrictions on equipment that a vampire and equip and use.
The vampire races physical abilities are incomparably greater than a warriors and have great

vitality, battle ability and they can use magic.

As long as you are a vampire you can promote to a Vampire Queen or a Vampire Lord.
But, if you are killed 7 times or a silver nail is embedded into your heart you return to being a
human.

Without a doubt Seoyoon refused.

Seoyoon, who was wary of suspicious people, didnt want her neck bitten by Tori. When she left Todeum
the vampire kingdom, Tori followed her.
Sure enough, you need to find a good master. She was incomparable to Weed in her treatment of Tori.
She didnt scold or beat him up.
Since Tori was hunting together with the beauteous Seoyoon, there couldnt be anything that could make
him happier. Even the true blood vampires led by Tori hunted with Seoyoon and grew in level.

Chapter 2 Dinner on the island of Ipia

The sea!
Alright! Then first, lets start by building the foundation!
Novice sailors starting in Ipia Island exclaimed from ashore. They were chopping wood to make a
seaworthy raft. But a warning to all aspiring sailors in Ipia! The production of timber is actually quite costly.
First you need to go to the forests in the mountains and chop down the trees yourself. Then you have to
drag the lumber down the mountain to build your raft.
Once you have the fishing skill, you can just eat whatever you catch. Later on Ill be sailing the far seas.
But many sailors had a different mentality.
Theres been pirates on that island. If I find their buried treasure fufufu.
If youre going to have a large gathering, then of course it has to be by the sea!
If youre going to go take a risk, it has to be in the sea!
Novice users!
At first many set out in shitty boats made out of logs held together by knotted vines. They use a sheet of
cloth for a sail as they begin their adventure!
(T/N: Every pirates first boat sucks.)
There were many names engraved on top of the flagpoles.
There were many names engraved on the sides.
Best Ipia Transport.
Shipping Federation of Versailles Continent.
Chateau de Balleroy Ocean Peace Corps.
The ships were just rafts, but their names showed huge aspirations.
Surka sighed wistfully.

This island is really lively.

She was sitting in a tavern overlooking the sea while drinking orange juice. Zephyr was sitting near her,
searching through the women by swiveling only his eyes. Even if he tried to stop, his eyes would start
roaming again subconsciously.
This is a nice resort it has a good atmosphere.
He did not miss a single woman within a 100-meter radius.
Hmm, her thighs are a bit thick for her body. She has shoulder length hair. Her post ure is that of someone
with military training and it looks like she can high-kick. My conclusion is that she is someone who trained
hard to overcome her petite body.
An in-depth analysis of women!
It only goes to show that women are lonely.
For him it was easy to become friends and lovers. Buy a drink for a girl who looked lonely and then
natural instinct would take over. After that it was easy to register them as friends and maybe even take
them out to dinner.
Still Zephyrs butt remained stuck to the chair. He was sick of these quick girlfriends who were so easily
seduced by a few words. He wanted a real companion. Many women loved his appearance, academic
background, and financial power. His possessions included designer clothes, a foreign car, member ship to
first class hotels and luxury watches. He was tired of using his assets to gain favor. He felt as if he was a
fake, and he was tired of people getting close just because of his possessions.
If the heart was not moved, then it was meaningless.
I can heal their loneliness for a brief moment but it would never last.
Zephyr wanted to meet a woman who he could really love. Could anyone truly be happy in life without
sharing it side by side with a loved one? Surely not. However you can not judge a perso n without knowing
them.
' What would I like to do.'
Spending time alone on dates would be nice, but going out with others as a group also sounded attractive.
Would simply spending time together solve the problem and make them feel closer?
Even amidst these complex thoughts, he was stirring the cinnamon around in his drink while his eyes
turned fully back to the women.
That? She looks fine but her neck is moving by itself tsk!
He muttered to himself.
Because of that it wont work out.
Hwaryeong, along with Maylon and Romuna were just watching. Drinking soda from glasses, they were
relaxing without a care in the world. Summer vacation on Ipia Island! It was supposedly the most heart soothing place in all of Royal Road.

***
Weed floated on a boat just off of Ipia Island. He looked at the boats floating around with just a plastic
sheet and a flag.
They sure are putting a lot of faith into those little rafts.
He felt sympathy for the novice users because the raft he was using was more than just a simple r aft! It
was a dugout Korean canoe! He felt like he could even kill a Kraken with it! He took the name from a
mighty sea creature thingy! This was the first ship he had built with his shipbuilding skills. The ghost ship
could be operated properly after advancing the beginner ship sailing skills to level 7. It was too large for
his low skill to operate now, so right now if he tried to steer the ship it would just drift in the wrong
direction. To raise his skill, he needed a smaller boat, so an one-person dugout canoe was perfect.
Sailing skills proficiency has increased.
Even just floating in the sea increased his skill. Weed had raised his sailing skills to level 3 just by going
around the island and looking at the sights and views. As his skill level rose h e became better and faster
at getting around while feeling less and less of the waves impacts. The dugout canoe was easy to handle
with low-level skills. He started to head back to one of the many ports on Ipia Island.
Due to sailing for a long time there is a 13% increase of

proficiency.
Sailing skills is now at Beginner Level 4.

An additional 2% acceleration will be added.

Probability of being of capsized in rough weather has been reduced by

5%.

Endurance stat has increase by 15%.

Sailing skills level 4! (T/N It actually said nautical skill level 4 but the word nautical made me laugh too
much so I changed it)
This skill is rising so quickly!
Weed was quite delighted. It had a very fast growth rate compared to the sculpture and production skills.
The skill grew fast during a short period, but Weed was determined to never be a sailor.
Would the skill go up faster if my ship got damaged? I think it would give proficiency if I sunk the ship.
He looked at a coral reef nearby and paddled furiously!
When the durability of the ship had reached zero, the repair ship skill was used. Sticks and broken pieces
of rope were wound around the tree branch parts. He received food by fishing and fresh water when it
rained; after its long journey around Ipia island, the little canoe was ready to fall apart at any moment.
Weed returned to the harbor not a moment too soon!
Ship owned by Deoreo has

sunk.
Fame -35.

4 loads of seaweed have been

lost.
He could just create a new boat. There was no use salvaging it since it was a cheap dugout canoe. Still, it
was not your usual beginners ship.
Sailing skills at level 4. Now I will be able to control small, high-speed boats.
It was great fun building up his navigation skills to become a great sailor. Now he could get a high -quality
boat, hire a crew, sail some more, and go on an ocean voyage. A real dream!
But Weeds professional career with sailing skills was going to end here. He had only meant to enjoy a
quick vacation on the Ipia Island. A few days off that his sister could enjoy!
However the ocean was really, very attractive. Different species of fish could be seen in different colored
waters. The water was so clear in some parts that the fish could be seen flitting about. The coral reefs and
the fish gave off mysterious and bright light effects. If you sailed around you could even discover
uninhabited islands.
Marine trade was a very profitable form of commerce that most users overlooked. Most well -known trade
routes could earn a lot of money on a single trip.
They could also earn a lot by providing transportation to people. Going by ship around the continent was
so much faster than walking! The Versailles proverb went:
The first on the soil will be the adventurers full of muscle. Then will the merchants.
There was no place in the Versailles continent where merchants did not work. It may not be actual
strength, but the power wielded by a merchant who traded vast amounts of goods across the continent
could not be ignored. Aspiring merchants who utilized the sea had an advanta ge when they familiarized
themselves with sailing skills.
Its certain that prestigious guilds would not hold out very long if there were no merchants supporting
them.
Instead of going with Weed to the Mariners guild, Hwaryeong and the others went togeth er to the pub
where they heard a quest related to Zahab. Quests relating to the remaining Matallost, and quests relating
to the Niflheim Empire.
Ipia Island attracted many people with its specialty beers and you would often see parties eating barbecue
on the beach. But Weed had another purpose in mind. He would collect information relating to the Niflheim
Imperial quest.
It was said that Ipia Island was just a giant resort, but it was visited by so many people that it could also be
called an important port. Every port has taverns and the waitress had the most information. In order to
obtain information on sea quests you had to capture them. Treatment of the waitresses at the bars was a
sensitive competition that often provoked rivalry.
Getting on the ghost ship would be meaningless if I dont have any information.
***

Pirate Island Croix is located near Ipia Island! Small fishing boats which consisted of hunting parties full of
warriors and priests floated around, completing quests.
I hope ye didnt run into too much trouble
Not at all. I enjoyed talking to you.
Shanks, heres the three gold ye were promised.
Croix was a very dangerous hunting ground because the first half, it was a pirate base with various
defenses that had been built around the fort. And the other half, it was filled with monsters!
Only users of level 340 or higher could enter and come out alive. On a narrow but safe strip of land, users
were standing around gathering parties to carefully hunt and explore Croix!
However, seven ships sailing decrepit sailboats with an imposing presence arrived from the sea. It was the
ghost fleet of pirate Deoreol. A one eyed, one armed, one-legged pirate held out a money bag in one hand
and a great flag in the other.
Tweeeeet! Pwap pwap pwap pwap. Sha! Invasion of the enemy!
The pirates of the island promptly responded. Shouts of alarm and the sound of a bull horn cried out a
state of emergency. Users attempting to hunt sat down in amazement.
What should I do?
What else, just wait till those idiots die.
No users were usually crazy enough to attack Croix Island. Croix was the gathering place for some of the
most notorious pirate gangs. Even so much to hunt on this island that it would make users feel proud. (T/N
It took a lot of guts to hunt there.)
Foolish bastards.
The users were laughing as the pirates lined up one after another to protect their waterfront home. The
decrepit ship sailed straight on without changing directions. Geomchi3 was sitting in the captains seat
while the first mate Nickey was steering the ship. Nickey humbly bowed at the waist and said.
Temporary Captain! At this speed, we will hit the coast. Do you want to slow down?
Geomchi3 shook his head.
Go straight at full speed.
Aye, sir.
Going straight ahead without changing direction! Anchored on a sandbar. At Croix Island, raiders carrying
scimitars and ropes with hooks were waiting as the ghost ship approached.
"Uwaaah!"
Emerging from a hole leading to the hull of the Ghost Ship, Geomchi came out.
A landing operation on the famous Pirate Island Croix was being carried out.

***
There were over 20 bars in the Ipia Island port. There were also many big name resorts, but for sailors
who came back from a long voyage, they wanted to relax and wash away their tiredness with bee r at their
usual hangouts. It was classified as a cozy pub near the harbor and beach that allowed casual swimwear.
Sailors usually went there for its quiet atmosphere. Hwaryeong had told him to meet at the bar because of
its good atmosphere and the bars name Girl Waiting at the Harbor.
Here is your glass of beer and dried seaweed snacks. Please tip over here.
Weed finished ordering and sat down at the bar where gentle music was flowing.
Not a bad atmosphere. Zephyr and the others havent arrived yet.
Weed firmly put a piece of seaweed in his rotten teeth with bony fingers. Even after turning into an undead
it was still possible to taste the fragrant flavor. Normally a skeleton wouldnt have much of a sense of
taste, but thanks to the effects of Sculpture Shapeshifting, he was effectively masking his real body. So he
still had some advantages of a human body.
When he learned Sculpture Shapeshifting, it was unknown to him if those masking traits would disappear,
but for now taste and aroma were meant to be enjoyed. While drinking beer, Weed listened to the
circulating stories.
Im glad we came to Ipia Island. I am going to try to come again next year.
Then invite Oze and all the other guys to come on New Year.
Palowins team followed the Berwick fleet into this dungeon. There they revealed they were doing a really
big quest, and the fame was amazing.
You know that you can transport cheese to the kingdom of Brent for big money.
Do you really think so?
Information was from a minor source, but I think it could be a big draw.
Users with multiple jobs and merchants talked freely and shared stories. You could benefit by listening,
and they might receive help too. If there were no secrets to share, one could listen to the band. It was
customary to pay for drinking expenses while gathering information. Weed eavesdropped on many other
peoples conversations at the heart of the tavern while wearing a heavy robe. After about 10 minutes of
spying, he heard.
But every time I go to Morata, the lord is busy. I would have liked to see his face before I left.
Every ear within the place must have heard and started talking.
Where do you go to get in on a sculpture quest?
God of War Weed, Matallost quest do you think he is only sharing with the users who help ed him
rescue the church?
I heard that everyone who did the original was included but they dont have exclusive rights, so anyone
can join.

Thats nice experience for the combat professions, such easy experience from one quest cant be seen
that often in large organizations.
Hundreds of people cooperating together for a quest sound like fun.
Weed suddenly stretched his shoulders wide even though they were only narrow bones. Users that
completed the Matallost quest were resolved to beat the next request. In Royal Road it was not such an
easy thing to take part in a big quest, it would also be a fun experience.
Moratas Lords obsession with earning money is certainly unique. He has done a lot more business than
most traders.
Oh, by the way have you heard about this evenings performance of Hairen Benti?
They had quickly changed topics. When drinking there is no reason to talk too deeply of the lords from
other regions.
Do you mean that show that is going on in the central square?
Has it finally arrived at the central square? At this rate theres gonna be a lot of people attending.
It is a great show.
Hairen Benti was a female bard. Singing and dancing from Morata, she had gained sensational popularity.
Thanks to the ongoing investment in culture, the bards were vigorously working. Many songs with a Morata
theme were showing up all over the Versailles continent. Morata was full of fun adventures and included a
robust commerce centre.
The fact that stories about Morata had spread into the far northern island of Ipia was an evidence that
Morata was growing. Whenever Weed's quests are being broadcast, each bar always blossomed with
conversations about it.
Over here, waitress!
Weed called out to one of the employees.
Yes, sir?
Soon after a waitress with pigtails came running.
"Rather, the bards at that table seem to be calling for me can I just give you the bill now?"
No no. Please send me two more strands of seaweed. Ill calculate the bill later.
Sheesh! Okay, sir.
He was ignoring the waitresses bad attitude. This is what happens when you have bad intimacy. Weed
was an unknown and a skeleton, not even four drinks were enough protection for Weed.
Thank you.
Weed thanked the waitress with the bad attitude when he received seaweed with a gent le wave of his
hand. And soon he walked up to the hostess with a swish of his mantle. The stretched lobes immediately
crumpled.

Do you girls like sculptures?

Working to build intimacy! Weed talked to the female employees under the watchful eyes of the us ers. It
was a bar by the sea, retaining a friendly relationship with the waitress could lead to the necessary
information for a quest. The others sympathized as they kept watch wondering what sort of information the
female employees would give out.
My name is Delia, not you, and I hate sculptures!
A sharp rejection! He didnt even have to put this much effort into carving a masterpiece. If he had to build
intimacy like this, it could take a long time to earn the information he needed for his quest. Weed was not
going to give up because it was hard, how else was he be able to share the lunch with the instructor, and
take away the elder of Moratas precious sweet potatoes with only a resigned look left on the elders face?
Weed tapped his bony finger on the table and said lightly.
You are beautiful.
Hearing such praise from a skeleton does not make me happy.
What kind of man do you like?
I like a man with a short head of hair. I hate a man with no hair.
The sorrow of a skeleton! The one eyed, pierced appearance was met with severe antipathy from Delia.
A skeleton is not beautiful?
It was not cool? How the hell was his outfit not wonderful? He could never understand the taste of women.
Okay, the cracked part of the skull naturally gave off the inelegant appearance of a gaping skull. Since his
appearance had escaped the Orc Karichwi charming effects with women, Weed decided to switch
directions. (T/N Weed has great talent in making hideous ugly things.)
Assuming one cannot gain familiarity from talking there was another special way one could gain favors.
Gifts.
The fastest way to buy the favor of the female employees! However, intimacy gained from gifts did not last
long. If the gift you give is not up to par, then the intimacy immediately dropped.
And then you regret the gift.
Weed decided to ask directly instead.
What kind of stories do you like?
Hmmm Im fond of adventure stories, especially adventure stories from the sea! However I probably
wouldnt have any interest in ones from a skeleton.
Weed thought of an adventure that went with the sea and the surrounding regions.
Ive had many great adventures from around the sea.
Okay, Ill tell you an interesting story.

It seems like a waste of time.

Once Ive heard a certain adventurer from the kingdom of Rosenheim.
The start of an adventure story to buy the female employees favor, impress the employees, and make the
bar become more jubilant.
*Kkiruru!*
Just as he was about to unveil the story of the adventurer, a bird made out of gold flew onto his shoulder.
The Golden Bird with its eyes made out of sapphire looked at Delia. A cute figure wearing a crown of
diamonds. The Golden Bird showed exquisite timing!
The guests of the bar looked in surprise at the Golden Bird. Golden Bird made users stumble because they
had never heard of such a thing.
Oh my! Did you raise this mysterious birdie?
Yes.

Strength of friendship with Delia, employee of the tavern Girl Waiting in the Harbor, has increased a little.
May I touch it?
Of course.
Since it did not cost anything to touch, plenty of touching was allowed. Delia lightly swiped a finger along
Golden Bird.
I did not know there were birds like this. You must be a great adventurer!

Strength of friendship with Delia, employee of the tavern Girl Waiting in the Harbor, has increased
significantly.
The tacky skeletons treatment rose greatly! If you miss an opportunity to gain a great deal of intimacy, you
would surely regret it.
Even though now and then he fell into misfortune in the Versailles continent, he was now living the dream
of adventuring at sea.
However now that he was able to own a medium sized sailboat, there was no need to worry about small
disasters. The commandeered ghost ship had no end to small disasters. There was no need t o even talk
about the habitual water leaks, the awful air filtration, the seaweed that twisted them up at the reef, and
the group of dirty sailors and colleagues ready to jump into the mouth of any sea monster at the first word.
The only reason he came to sea was because the Golden Bird had pointed to the location across from it.
Weed had been ready to kidnap Golden Bird with his silky voice. Yes, the atmosphere maintained a certain
skeletal theme, and had left him with lingering expectations.
The Golden Bird is pointing somewhere isnt it? Is it supposed to do that?
Unfortunately I dont know yet. However I am certain there is a connection to the collapse of the Niflheim
Empire. Have you ever heard of it?

 It is the Niflheim Empire, right? That topic covers names from long ago, but I wouldnt know anything
about them. But if youre talking about the North Sea then you should talk to Grandpa North T., he often
sailed in the north. Wouldnt it be better to go speak to him then ask me?
May I ask where I can meet him?
He lives near the islands eastern Imperial Villa. Its always easier to meet him in front of his house during
broad daylight.
Weed felt a premonition.
Sometimes the slightest clue could cause the greatest things to occur. There was a pos sibility that Thira
did not know anything about the Niflheim Empire. However it was information that he did not have to pay
for, so he accepted it as a gift.
Weed spread his shoulders wide.
This is all thanks to my luck!
*Kkiruru!*
The Golden Bird laughed along with Weed! The sculptures created by a sculpting master like the Emperor
were really unique, they had a calming bond.
Life Bestowal sculptures like this guy are really uncommon. This guy is so much smarter than the guys I
have to beat.
Weed thought of all the inadequacies of large bird shapes.
In regard to shape there are many inefficiencies. Beautiful appearances and eye catching wings, but the
feet are inconvenient to write, eat, and carry things with.
While Weed contemplated the geometry of eating vs. carrying.
Hyeong-nim, you came first.
Zephyr appeared carrying a fishing rod.
His colleagues had previously gone their separate ways on Ipia Island, but Zephyr had been spending his
time drinking at the bar.
Welcome back, sir!
Delia showed a bright figure of hospitality!
Mister, you are incredible! Youve caught a pretty big fish!
One of Zephyrs packages included a variety of rare fish.
For a great angler like me, this is childs play!
Oh, Ive never seen such a big Sunfish.
The female waitresses flocked around Zephyr!

Isnt this a Cinnamon Ganhan? I will personally give you a salted plate if you want to sell this.
There are also good seaweed, skin shells, and powdered pearl which might be good for you according to
some medical journals.
This might be good!
Sir angler, come and sit down. Do you have any questions or need anything else?
Zephyrs popularity with the waitresses was explosive.
This guy he didnt even have to ask for seaweed.
"Did you figure out some kind of secret?"
"Cinnamon."
Meanwhile Yurin was using her picture shift to travel around.
"Oh Yurin, I like to use cinnamon a lot.
As if to answer his thoughts, Yurin showed up shortly after.
Uh huh, such a nice system.
He didnt ask why she just showed up. Just that suddenly there were dark clouds in the background of
Zephys love life; he felt like weeping.
***
A moonlit night party on Ipia Island the companions shared their stories while drinking beer. In the
humidity, Hwaryeong shared her stories of how she composed her songs in various countries.
I first saw the Eiffel Tower when I was 16.
The Eiffel Tower you mean the steel structure in France?
Weed, when did you see that?
On my summer vacation trip. Do you want to see the photos of it? I have some other travel photos as
well.
France, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, England! Weed was able to converse with Hwaryeong about all
of them.
The taste of traveling abroad is very different.
Hey, I have to travel because of my band. I do my best work when I travel! Englands strip is really small
but the most lively, right?
Hwaryeong had attended mostly only major cities because her performances needed large spaces, so she
had not seen much of the countryside. Talking about the band that harmonized with Hwary eongs talent
left her with tears in her eyes.
"Do you think we have time to go now?"

Bellot's face was flushed bright red.

Mapan's eyes were frantically darting about as if he was waiting for something and then he nodded his
head respectively.
He was holding an exquisitely designed set of playing cards.
Yurin especially was sketching the scene and the playing cards.
Drinking alcohol in a good atmosphere! There was just the perfect amount of people for a great party!
Its a bet, 10 gold.
It will be a fairly large plate. All bets are final.
***
Dain was at the beach party under the moonlight escape.
It looks like youre doing fine.
Weed looked happy with all of his companions. It was a picture she had imagined in the hospital.
Prior to the surgery I did not know if I would be leaving this world forever I was afraid, so I didnt want to
admit that I thought of you so much.
It was insane. What the mind tells you was not always what the heart wants to accept.
Ah, Royal Road was not very interesting. I did not know when I could even connect later. From the
beginning, my family and friends would just worry. I felt so alone. I just wanted to quietly have the surgery.
So I didnt tell you about it until the very end. But at the end, I was given courage becau se I knew that
someone would remember me forever, even without a candid confession. I wanted to remain as that
special person without causing you to worry about other inconveniences. Then I was worried about what
kind of story to tell you, so I deliberately did not change my cursed appearance.
Sorry.
However, Weed, now you look really happy with your close companions. Im sorry that I could not properly
talk to you. And now its impossible to ask if you liked me. It was my fate to meet with you again. I had a
fantastic illusion. With the memories of us you carved into the earth, I was truly pleased.
But all that doesnt matter now. Weed, now that youre doing well, my mind is at ease. It means you can
love someone else, right? Probably for the best but even if you say that now its okay isnt it? to stay
by your side.
Tears shimmered gently in Dains eyes. However, as she walked to another location they slowly were
replaced with a vigorous laugh.
First love. In the end your first love was me though, right?

Chapter 3
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

A Ships Performance

At sunrise Weed walked east towards the Imperial Villa to meet with North Thira.
Hwaryeong, Bellotte, and Pale followed him along the beach.
Dain had left the party and gone somewhere others could not see her.
Weed turned to face the shimmering cold morning sea air.
1,190 gold and 690 in prizes winnings went to Hwaryeong. I trailed behind by some because of drawing to
the lower yen provocation. As far as I know of the current gold prices and sales market I lost 810 gold in
just a few hours?
Weed accurately calculated the amount of money that changed hands in the few hours they played GoStop. Hwaryeong laughed.
Hey, we were just playing cards, it cant be that bad? Right?
No, that 1190 could have lead to a really good investment. I could have saved that money for the
inheritance of my future children!
The money lost while playing Go-Stop! Weed swallowed his grief and stopped walking east and instead
headed west to the detached palace. Fortunately they were able to meet North Thira on the street.
He was standing on a hill, being buffeted by the wind while looking outwards towards the sea. With the
nostalgic sea in mind Weed approached in a friendly manner.
Mr. North Thira, are you busy? Elder, you were a great sailor were you not? You dont have much gold
but you must have a great understanding of the ocean. Would you mind teaching this young sailor who
dreams of the sea how he can become a great sailor as well?
Blatantly asking for what you want. Sometimes dancing around the topic and trickily sneaking in the
question does not increase your intimacy with NPCs.
Hue hue, You want to know how to navigate the sea do you?
Yes. I heard you mastered sailing the North Sea .
When we were young our fathers would take us in their boats. We practically grew up sailing the sea.
The Niflheim Empire was once part of the North a long time ago, is it possible that the people there
traveled in the northern sea?
The Niflheim Empire? That was quite some time ago. They were part of the Imperial Age if that means
anything to you.
North Thira did not know. However, Weed did not give up. Even the smallest clue could be of the greatest
help.

Are the northern isles related to the Niflheim Empire? Coarse gray hair and thick white sea bones; North
T. was filled with knowledge far richer than others!
In Royal Road, no matter how high your intimacy with a NPC was, they could only answer to the limit of
their knowledge.
The small fishing village Mocon in the North Sea is said to be the remain of Niflheim Empire. It may even
still be inhabited by the descendants of the first sailors and fishermen
It hasnt been discovered by the Ipia Island fisherman?
Due to the tremendous cold and the monsters that inhabit most of the islands, it is hard to navigate too.
Only a person who is familiar with the sea could easily find the islands today. Do you have a chart?
Yes.
Take it out, Ill show you the harbor points I know that still remain in the Northern Sea.
North T. marked out several places on the map, on the land and the sea.
- Position of Port of Twelve Teeth has been recorded.
*Ttiring!*

The young sailor learned the basic story navigation. If you hurry the first turn into the cays, then the ship wont
get sucked into the vortex. If you get sucked in you can never recover.

Sailing skill proficiency has increased by 25%

Effective steering level goes up by 1.2% permanently (PR Note: cays are islands, banks and reefs.)
Ah, there is a task I want you to do. If you happen to port by Mocon village, could you tell the head
blacksmith there about me? Tell him that Im doing well in my hometown. Also tell him that I cant go out to
sea anymore.
*Ttiring!*
Contact for Grandfather North T.
Life is running low for North T. While sailing the ocean North T. created a brotherly friendship with the
blacksmith from the town of Mocon. Deliver the news of North T. to the blacksmith. It is not a difficult task but
the blacksmith of Mocon village will treat it as a great favor.
Difficulty: D
Compensation: Can receive something from the blacksmith of Mocon village
Requirement: Must know the location of the Mocon village.
Weed was really happy, blacksmith related items were the most expensive. Since he had to go to Mocon
village it made it all the better.
The difficulty was low but the compensation was high; it was a perfect quest.
Okay, we will be sure to deliver the news.
The number of quest limits has been reached. You cannot receive this quest until one of the three

current quests has been completed.

North T. shook his in resignation.
It looks like youve already doing lots of work. Hoarding your works leaves no space for new thing, Ill
have to leave this to somebody else . . . . .
Bellotte was the first to notice Hwaryeong, who had been quietly watching up till this point. She reached
out and grasped North T. hand with the affection of a granddaughter.
I will do this request in Weeds place.
Sweet lady, you will become a good wife for somebody. I will leave this request to you.
*Ttiring!*
You have accepted the quest Contact for grandfather North
T.
Luck stat +4.
Hwaryeong just wanted to complete the Contact for North T. purely as a favor she could clearly see how
Weed saw it from his expression.
His skull was horribly stiff! Weed said.
So you follow the trail of the loser eh. First you take 810 gold now you take my quest!
This was an unreasonable assumption since Weed couldnt accept the quest anyway. But such excessive
stubbornness leads to unreasonable feelings. Hwaryeong said.
Bellotte, you should take this quest too.
Can I?
Of course. Even if you dont I will still have to do it so might as well.
Bellotte accepted the quest with Hwaryeong. Weed mumbled words as they passed by.
Have you also bought salt that was 200 won more expensive? I bet both of you bought salt as high as a
mountain. The luxury of a sinner.
***
After meeting with North T. Weed went to Linda port in the northern harbor to prepare for departure.
The ghost crew did not need many supplies since they did not eat.
The problem was the Geomchis.
Though fishing for their food was not an issue, excessive amounts of weight would slow the sailing speed
of the boat significantly.
It was possible to double your carrying capacity if you had intermediate sailing but right now Weed was
only at beginner level 4. It was impossible to use the ghost ship as a cruise ship.

Weed went up to Geomchi3 and said, Sahyung, do you want to remain on Ipia Island?
Why? Suspicion had crept into his voice. He had followed Weed to the island from Morata to help on his
quest, why would he want to stay? Weed heartlessly thought.
Youre heavy and you eat a lot. Why cant you understand!
Yesterday the beer was really good right.
Yeah the beer was really delicious.
I hear there is even finer beers here. I hear they have barbecues all throughout the day and night with tall,
pretty girls in bikinis.
!??!
Geomchi3 was concentrating on the story.
For the next five minutes Weed told him all about the benefits of Ipia Island.
Ipia Island could be called a heaven on Earth, a paradise, you can accomplish anything here. The women
are more aggressive after all the drinking with colleagues at the beach parties. And why is this? Because
in a resort women are more relaxed. Why hitting on women is a common sight. Even I could get 5 friend
registration.
However, any woman Weed called out as a skeleton froze.
Though there were at least 5 women who sought to register friends with Zephyr.
Uh, the Island of Ipia..
Geomchi3 awareness drifted as he looked down the fabulous long beach at the 5 supposed women
Disciplining his body in real life made talking to women a distant dream. However, here in Royal Road
there was ample opportunity to party and talk.
Among the Geomchis, 30 of them now had successful romantic relationships; there was a growing frenzy
in the dojo.
Weed said in regrettable voice.
Its a great opportunity but what a pity. I have to go out to sea and who knows when I might come back to
Ipia Island? The voyage might take several months."
Theres great courage in self-sacrifice but do you need to miss every opportunity? This island will surel y
be an exhilarating and thrilling sea adventure the possibility of love blossoming under the sun is
supposed to be very high! There are even American women out there!
Geomchi3s eyes were locked towards where Weed was pointing to.
The primal instincts of a man cannot be denied! Geomchi3 was shaken by the presence of such beauty.
Honestly, who would want to sail at a snails pace. Weed, who could not really show expressions as a
skeleton was struggling to appear sincere said.

Sahyung, in Royal Road youve so far only been in battles. Dont you think its time you took a hiatus?
Enjoy Ipia Island, go sunbathing or even hunt for crabs.
Well, if its okay with you Weed.
Yes, Geomsachi3-sahyung. If its sahyung, then your loyalty can been seen with your words alone. Not
just you but the other Geomchis should also share this wondrous opportunity.
Weed stated seriously. It was a serious scam. Geomchi3 put his strong hand on Weeds stiff shoulder.
Thank you!
You can truly be called youngest.
The Geomchis were left on Ipia Island as the ghost fleet ran away.
***
While Weed was dealing with his troublesome colleagues, Mapan was buying enough supplies and trading
properties to fill a warehouse.
In the northern port many things were very expensive so mainly focused on collecting local commodities
and the necessities.
Departing from Ipia Island Again! The speed of the ghost ship was blown to 4 times faster than before. It
cannot be compared to a high speed of course but compared to how slow it was before it was a pleasure
to be creating a fast wake.
Wow, cool.
Out on the deck Surka took her hat off.
The light breeze blew her black hair back. Now there really was a feeling of starting on an ocean voyage.
Golden Bird has taken off from Weeds shoulder and attracted a gaggle of geese that flew around and
around. Birds sitting on the deck of full sails adds an effect!
- Because of seabirds sailing speed is increased by 16%
A small reef rose out of the sea like a trident that marked the first path marker. The passage to the North
Islands was not a common path.
***
Watch out for the reef. Full starboard!Weed turned into the cay to avoid the reef.
Before it was still to early to completely control the Ghost ship with his deficient skills, so difficult banking
and cutting maneuvers could not be used indulgently. (T/N This sailing jargon refers to how the ship
maneuvers. Banking refers to few things, pulling along things, sailing in shallow water, literally landing on
a bank (thus banking), and turning while slowing down. Cutting refers to turning you ship to go faster. A
sailboat usually cuts from one side of the wind to the other to gain more speed. The faster you can cut the
more maneuverable your ship is. Also a quick reminder starboard is the right of the ship and po rt is left.)
However Weed was able to steer much better due to his improved proficiency. Weed sneaked a peek at
the passing reef.

On top of the coral reef a charming mermaid waved.

A beautiful naked upper body and lower body covered in mermaid fins, she wa s something you couldnt
normally see in the sea.
It takes great fortune to be able meet a mermaid.
Aloha!
Nice to meet you mermaid.
Mapan and Pale enthusiastically waved.
You could hunt mermaids but it was hardly ever done. Mermaids are very pretty an d are also high level
monsters.
Plus once they dove into the sea it very difficult to track; mermaid hunting was practically impossible.
Weed only innocently stared straight ahead.
The monsters were like cut outs from a magazine. To female users, beautiful mermaids were like soul
magic and a lofty dream.

Due to the sea mermaid the luck of the entire ships voyage is raised by
35%

Sailing speed raises 12%

It turns out mermaids could make the ship go faster.

Sailing skills proficiency has

risen

Charisma +1.
The faster they sailed the faster the sailing skill proficiency increased.
When Weeds skills hit Beginner level 5 he got a 8% increase in leadership and perseverance.
On the deck Bellotte blew her neatly crafted flute. The power of her playing as bard did not have much
effect because beautiful melodies do not really suit the Ghosts ships atmosphere.
While the bird chirped, fish jumped out over the sea.
Mermaid had been swimming along side the ghost ship.
It could not really be seen well but water and wind sprits followed along the company in graceful lines.
Wherever a minstrel went there was a good show. Hwaryeong pull out a dress with a flap.
Do you want to dance a little?
Wow! I want to see my Unnis dance.
Surka was really rejoicing.

The women sat around on the ghost ship having cutthroat chatter.
Chatter might not seem very deadly at first glance but dont be mistaken; They talked about celebrities in
recent television dramas, movies, music, politics, economy, society, business, foreign things, and perhaps
a guild adventure or two thrown in the mix!
It was no exaggeration to say that there looked to be no end to the chatter.
Understandably Mapan, Pale, and Weed, all sat down by Zephyr to fish.
To top it off, as the girls sat around drinking beer the ghost crew quivered in guilty lust at the sight.
Well Ill start off with a simple dance.
Hwaryeong complied and stood on her tiptoes, she started to lightly dance on her tiptoe round and round
the deck.
It was a dance of grace and dignity like the nobles of the Middle Ages.
Dress, music and atmosphere seem to naturally suit Hwaryeong.
The music and dance made the atmosphere of the ghost ship lighthearted and jovial.

Morale of the whole ship is improved by the performance on board.

Stamina recovery will increase temporarily, the best luck will be granted to the
voyage.
The effect of both Bellotte and Hwaryeong performance! In the blink of an eye the quality of the fish
Zephyr caught began to differ from those he fished the previous month.
Rare fish that could be caught only every few months were being caught one after another; a line of
mermaid and spirits flocked to the side of the ghost ship to listen to the musical performance.
From a distance it looked like a giant whale had come alive from under the s ea.

Received the blessings of the sea spirits. Navigation speed will increase 17%

Received blessing of the water spirit. Voyage will be less likely to be disturbed by the elements. If an impact
with a reef or vortex occurs the effects will be lessened.

Received blessings of the wind spirit. Able to use the maximum ability of the sails.
Suddenly the ghost ship became as fast as a high speed boat.
It was the power of music, dance, and culture.
Wow!
Everyone was thrilled by the effect of Bellottes music and Hwaryeongs dance.
The clear high notes made you think of the nostalgic feeling of playing with your childhood friend.
The flute gave off a light and airy melody that Hawryeong interpreted with an elegant dance.

The friend who used to play with as lively childrens, became a young lady and a grown man who danced
happily in a wedding atmosphere, surrounded by loved ones.
A diamond studded necklace and earring shook lightly; long hair swishes by leaving a deep aroma of
flowers being carried by a fall wind.
Wow! Its beautiful.
The best! Bellotte playing is amazing.
No one cared about money and applauded away.
A bard can engrave their soul into their song; the music and dance exuded charm.
The presence alone created a unique atmosphere.
No matter how tired or fatigued you were, the girls performance seemed to wash rejuvenate you. Weed
seeing the voyage speed had increased with the performance was hyped up.
Music and dance could do this much then how much could would it grow if I played the harp while
singing."
Beads of sweat emerged on many foreheads. To keep up the wonderful atmosphere Hwaryeong had
created the women had no choice but to say. (PR Note: Remember what happened when Weed tried
playing the harp and singing at the jewelry store?)
Unni, I want to dance.
Surka, you want to dance? What degree of difficulty would you like?
Degree of difficulty? I want to learn the dance you were dancing right now.
The atmosphere changed to that of women learning to dance together. Hwaryeong taught the girls t he
simple dance and said.
Do you also want to perform with me?
Can we?! Romuna said. Im really interested in putting on a show.
Mapan and Pale continued to look at the girls dancing. It was slightly awkward but cute, and the boys still
enjoyed the view. However it was not a show to put on with a just a bard.
Instead of just music and dance we should perform the story as a play!
The audience would be the mermaids, sea creatures, birds, and barely visible spirits.
Before the story was decided Hwaryeong picked her role.
I want to be the worlds most beautiful and kind princess.
A role that every woman desires. Nobody in the voyage looked as good as Hwaryeong in a frilly dress so
the role was set. Romuna spoke up next on her desired role.
Well I want to be the continent most powerful wizard. Isnt that the best role for me to fill?

I want to be priest who saves people!

They were picking roles not much different from their current classes.
It was a good thing since it means they wouldnt need many special clothes as props. Maylon following
along with the idea, said.
To be a true enemy of injustice like in William Tells stories I want to be a ranger. (PR Note: Swiss
crossbow user, famed for his marksmanship. He refused to bow down to a hat, as a s how of accepting
foreign rule. As punishment he had to hit an apple from his sons head with his crossbow. Later he was
bound, escaped and killed the villain with a bolt. Thats the cliffsnotes, feel free to Google him.)
She had dreams of the inevitable fairytail fight between hero and villain.
Bellotte was unable to follow along with the atmosphere.
There's no such thing as a minstrel hero.
The men jumped at that remark.
Bullshit!
But Zephyr scratched his head and replied.
This show has a lot of memorable roles so I dont know what Ill do
Pale stated his and Maylon.
Im going to be a ranger with Maylon.
Mapan also had a role he wished for.
I want the role of the trader with most money in the world.
Various hopeful roles! Perhaps a play in the middle of the ocean was not quite as romantic a setting as it
seemed.
With the last of the roles being picked, all eyes wandered over to Weed.
They were worried about what he would role he would want.
Weed didnt have to think about what role he wanted to play.
A great scoundrel! The world isn't a nice place. I want to dominate the world as a great devil.
There was a long standing play by Mr. Otou that was interesting enough.
They hurriedly modified the play to fit all of the roles.
It only took 15 minutes to write the script.
***
The first half of the play began with a sweet performance by Bellotte.
La la la.

Hwaryeong was dancing with flowers adorning her hair.

As she laughed the sound of ghost crew laughing was clear! The title of the first part of the s how was .
The ghost sailors did a song and dance while drinking and eating meat.
*Om nom nom* This is delicious.
Say whatever you please but please order something.
After the awkward dance the ghost sailors brought out a carpet and placed a chair on it .
With a transcendent smiling expression Hwaryeong said.
Im going to get married to a great prince.
Far far away Weed was watching the scene with Death Knight.
Anti-Austrailian.(PR Note: I swear this is what it says.)
Yes, master.
What a beautiful lady.
Yeah.
It was love at first sight!
Would you be so kind as to escort her to me so I can marry her gently.
Death Knight diligently walked towards Hwaryeong.
The master has ordered me to kidnap you.
Oh really? So youve come to take me away Ill go but dont fight the crew.
The ghost crew rushed to protect Hwaryeong.
"*Chuckle* You think you can take the princess.
We will be the ones to bring you down."
Death Knight only pulled out his sword in silence.
Amongst the undead Death Knight was commander, the princess skeletons were quite inferior.
Poor sluggish ghosts! Death Knight returned to Weed after leaving not one intact. Rather than acting it
was actual violence! Weed received a whisper from Pale.
Weed, is this ok?
After the very realistic defeat of the ghost crew Hwaryeong was brought to Weed and said.
Hic hic. Im gonna end up married to the devil after all.
Looking at the skeleton Hwaryeong mourned her fate.

She then got up and began to dance away. A thrilling chase scene right out of a horror film started.
Even as Hwaryeong threw daggers at him Weed refused to give up courting her.
Im not that much older and I have a lot of money."
I dont want it. You got that money through violence!
Oh!
The music changed tempo as the skeletal devil eyes moistened. Weed looked at Hwaryeong and said.
There has been a change in this devil ever since he set eyes on a girl like you. You have not only
changed my naughty mind with your body but also my mentality. I will give you all of my accumulated
treasures. Though I have many shortcomings, will you please take me?
Whatever.
After the devil caught up and gave his saddened confession, Hwaryeong the Fire Princess decided to
marry the devil.
Hwaryeong was donned with all kind of jewelry and accessories.
The beauty and the skeleton began to dance!
It was supposed to be a graceful dance but Hwaryeong had a hard time not laughing as she danced with a
pile of bones. The couple did not match at all.
The song that Bellotte play seem much too good for them.
And the allies of justice, Pale and Maylon appeared.
Satan, our town has sent us to fight against thee.
Well.
Weed only threw apples at them.
Pale and Maylon threw various lightning arrows at the incoming apple barrage.
Weed clapped.
I admire your skill. You can be exempt from taxes for the next five years.
Thank you, Satan.
The ghost sailors cheered for the righteous archers.
Then Romuna appeared and showed off her skills as a wizard and was was recognized as the best wizard.
Surka showed off her martial arts skills and was also recognized by Satan.
All the acquaintances got together prayed for peace.
Then an awkward song and dance about the previous drama started.

Suddenly Zephyr appears.

The taxes of Satans village has been raise up to 7 times.
Weed replied.
Well done! Any person who can increase Satans money is a good person.
The faithful henchmen appeared and began to exploit the ghost crew.
By the end of the play Mapan appeared.
Your Majesty, Satan! I am the worlds leading merchant, Mapan. I have created a huge amount of money
through many successful business deals. I am here to pay the taxes.
It was a simple play of of a devils dream to earn large amounts of money through taxing successful
traders.

You have successfully performed The Ugly Vicious Dream of the Demon King.

Audience response: 67.

Due to the moral propensity the performers of the unethical play will have -5 fame.

The audience of the sea has not been in contact with the outside and welcomes it
warmly.
It was a passing grade from the audience of the sea.
The human performance was awesome.
I think I want to be married to the cruel devil.
The mermaids had a good impression of the play.
The nature of the play was not appropriate for those who arent very mature.
The mermaids gave boost in thanks for the show.
The Ship received maximum elasticity and maximum speed. The soaring bow sluiced through the waves
as it moved forward.
This absolutely cannot be shown on the Royal Road Hall of Fame.
Yeah, its too embarrassing.
They decided not to get navigation bonuses through plays from then on.

Chapter 4
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Weed Divers

Hmm, the reef stretches out even further than I thought. I should take care not to get caught in the
vortex.
Weed remained vigilant in the open sea. It looked as if the sea spread all the way to the horizon, but the
faster you sail more ground is covered and things pop up surprisingly quick. The ghost ship could easily
become damaged due to the seaweed or the coral reefs.
You cant let your guard down while sailing.
Weed, though wary of his surroundings, continued to fish with Zephyr. They threw the rejected fi sh to the
birds. The birds ripped the fish to bits and pieces. An eating flock of birds increases the speed of the ship.
Gone were the days of working diligently. Before they had to fish all the time just to feed the Geomchis.
Compared to that, throwing an extra fish to the birds was too easy. Weed pulled out the chart with the
route.
Seems like theres no need to stop at the port on our way, dont you think.
Because the ghost sailors dont eat, and only drink a little liquor, there was an abundance food and
drinking water. While docked on Ipia Island they stocked the ghost ships supply room with enough water
for five days and enough food for two. Even in the worst situation they would be able to hold out for a week
if the food was eaten sparingly. To slowly die of starvation was unpleasant; thankfully they could
supplement their supplies.
We can go directly to the destination!
As miserly as ever, he did not prepare a lot of food on board. They would just have to keep fishing; if the
fish was salted and dried then it could last for a month. When it rained the water was collected in the sails
so there was enough drinking water to fill their canteens. (PR Note: Before chlorine and whatnot sailors
gathered the rainwater in the sails then stored in barrels. Dont drink seawater, you lose more water than
you gain~).
If a storm is blowing Ill ride it so well be able to reach Gotoba, the first island in the North Sea, in 6
days.
In the middle of the long distance voyage, his Sailing Mastery skill reached Inte rmediate. Rather than short
trips back and forth, it was better to perform one long continuous journey.
Because huge, long distance traveling uses sailing skills quite intensely.
It was the eighth day of their voyage. Weed was fishing with Zephyr, when a black image appeared under
the sea.

A sea monster legion is chasing you. Sea monster legions are more likely to target ships on long
voyages.
Full speed ahead!
Weed increased the ships speed to maximum. He wanted to outrun the monsters chasing the ship . The
reaction of the ghost sailors was remarkable.
Quick say something about sailing.
Does that mean to lower the anchor?
Retract the sails!
Reckless ghost crew! It seems that their loyalty decreased due to the long voyage while their antipathy
with Weed increased. But if the ghost ships speed did not increase then the sea monsters were going be
the ones bullying them soon.
Its gonna be difficult to shake them off.
Weed started taking ghost sailors and throwing them into the sea.
If youre just going to play around, go and fight!
Sir, please spare me!

The ghost sailor that was thrown into the sea was wildly brandishing his swords but was quickly munched
on by a sea monster. Panicked cries immediately emerged from the deck.
*Sob* Captain dont throw me to the sea monsters, theyll rip me apart!
The ghost sailors continued to be thrown to the sea monsters. Weed hoped to lose the pursuit of the sea
monsters, and in turn, the ghost soldiers continued to run away from Weed hoping to evade his grasp ing
hand. Both parties, however, were persistent.
If its like this, who can blame me? How could he bring himself to fight in the sea when hes never done
so before.
In the Versailles continent there were advantages and disadvantages according to the cha racteristics of
each job. But sea fare was largely dependent of the performance of the ship.
However it is generally accepted that the angler was the strongest maritime profession, not the sailor or
the pirate.
Holding a harpoon, trying to hook big game while a large number of sea monsters and man-eating sharks
circled around the ship, boring holes in the bottom.
It takes tremendous courage and swimming ability, it was the dawn of the underwater dungeon exploration
that only adventurous users do!
Weed got ready to set out with three diver girls escorting him. He had read in a previous forum post that
taking 3-4 people was essential when diving.
However no one on the ghost ship had even been diving before and were not familiar with sea battles.
Weed decided to pick out a quote to raise morale:
There is no such thing as useless leather, you can savor the meat even if its about to expire . Oh, what I
would give for japtem!
The Dark Gamers Union forums had a list of possible item drops from sea monsters that wou ld make one
tremble.
Battle formation! Everyone get ready to attack as soon as the battle starts!
Weed was waiting for the decisive moment for his colleagues to immediately attack.
Lightning shot! Pale continuously rained lightning arrows into the sea immediately those under water
were struck by a powerful electric shock.
Maylon climbed on top of the mast and fired arrows into the sea. On board there wasnt an opportunity to
showcase the agility of Rangers, but if there was ever a need for a ranged atta ck, it was now.
Whew. Waaaaaah. Ow!
Lightning imbued arrows were sticking out of the sea monsters bodies.
Every time a big wave passed the sea monsters would writhe their bodies in pain. Even though they were
being attacked with arrows the monsters chased them relentlessly. Due to their large vitality they did not
suffer any major damage.
Keep up the speed!
The ghost sailors were in charge of controlling the sails, to maintain their speed and avoid slowing down
even a little. It was not possible to confirm the exact number of sea monsters, but from Weeds calculation
there were roughly 10 or so taking their attacks.
Romuna finished chanting her magic spell.
Lightning Storm!
Sea monster will immediately flee if they see you chanting for a long time, beca use when you gather up a
large amount of mana you can create lightning magic! Lightning struck the sea around the ghost ship.
The bodies of the sea monsters convulsed. It was evident that they had been damaged by each lightning
strike that hit the water. (PR Note: Just in case, even though the lightning bolts hit randomly, due to water
being a conductor, they were still damaged even if they were not hit directly).
*Kuttun*

The boat had its first big shock as the pursuing sea monsters initiated their attack. People were stumbling
and sliding from where they stood and several ghost sailors fell into the sea. Everybody started clamoring
for something to hold on to as the ship was attacked.

The hull has been damaged, durability decreased by

36.
The ghost ship was too slow against the pursuing sea monsters and they were now attacking directly from
below. The ghost ship started to slow down even more as the monsters leg started to wrap around the hull!
(L/N The front of a ship is called the bow, the back is the stern and the hull means everything below the
masts and sails, essentially the wooden body)
The speed of the ship was slowed down even further as more monsters stuck to the ship. If the durability
of the ship kept dwindling they would sink and die.
All reserved to the quarter deck!
After taking one of Surkas heavy punches the giant tentacle began to unwrap itself! The sea monsters
appendage was wrapped in flames due to Surkas gloves. The twitching squid tentacles gave off a savory
aroma. (PR Note: In DnD Monks can use gauntlets, necklaces and such to get more damage or special
effect to their basic attacks).
Irene rapidly casted Blessing to increase the partys defense.
Rapid Fire!
Pale and Maylon used their Ranger and Archer skills.
They concentrated their attacks on the sea monster. The head of the sea monster started to appear as it
used its legs to climb up the ghost ship. The ghost sailors started to fight against the appendages of the
giant octopus with swords and hatchets. Zephyr simultaneously attacked several sea monsters.
Maybe the sea monsters are attracted to fresh meat from land.
The monster of the sea did not want any more fish. Zephyr who was as knowledgeable as an encyclopedia
about baits, hooked his rod with san-gyup-sal and cast it into the sea. Monsters hundred meters long were
crowding around his line. This made many of the sea monster get tangled around the ghost ship until there
were only two attacking. (TLC/N: San-gyup-sal is a type of Korean meat that is often grilled.
Koooot JAJAJAK.
The hull was being greatly destroyed by the giant squid. The durability of the ship was decreasing rapidly.
After the ship was destroyed it would be quite easy for the monsters to feed. Weed chanted.
Dismal darkness falls upon the spear. Spear born from the darkness, penetrate the enemys heart. Dark
Spear!
A spear as thick as an ogres thigh on horseback was launched toward the sea monsters head. Powerful
magic that was used against the Bone Dragon. It was more powerful than it was before as he could now
properly use magic as a lich. The climbing sea monster was forced off the deck of the ghost ship. As the
Dark Spear exploded and the sea monster fell back into the sea, the hull that had tilted under its weight,
tilted back into place.
He was pushed over the edge, yes!
An undecipherable scream rose from the sea monster.
Wow! Magic!
Since when has Weed been able to use magic?!
The party members agreed that the spell was amazing. Most vanguards use melee weapons, so for Weed
to have such a strong magic spell was uncommon. Although he could cast high tier spells easily as a lich,
it also weakened his physical abilities.
*Khaa Boo Boo*

The hull has been damaged, durability decreased by

21.

The auxiliary sail has been torn.

He had dropped one monster back into the sea but there still another stuck to the ship. The ghost sailors
attacked its legs with knives and swords, Pale and Maylon fired arrows, but the monster hid its head under
the bottom of the ship. The vitality of sea monsters was much greater than of the monsters on land.
Zephyr suddenly cried out.
Hyung, I need help on this side!
Different lures attract different types of fish. As a result several shark -like sea monsters started to spring to
the surface to eat the lure. Sea monsters generally have low intelligence and are a bit on the dull side, but
if you use the same move on a party repeatedly even they will stop being fooled after a while.
No wonder hes in trouble. Summon Death Knight!
Van Hawk was summoned.
You called master.
Go fight the sea monsters.
All right.
Death Knight leapt onto the deck with a small ax and sword in hand. Using his shadow skill, Van Hawk
was able to cut the sea monsters leg. The sea monsters seemingly infinite vitality finally ran out and it fell
away, squirming in pain. Its loss left the ghost ship with a significantly smaller burden, but soon a crisis
came again. The sea monster that had hidden in the deep sea suddenly jumped onto the deck and started
wielding its legs to knock ghost sailors over in rows. Irene and Romuna expanded their defensive magic so
that Pale and Maylon who were on top of the sails were protected from the tentacles.
Dark Spear!
Weed attacked again with magic he had used so much he could cast it in his sleep. Attacking monste rs
that were under the sea was like playing a very difficult guessing game. It was easier to stand on the deck
and wait for a tentacle to pop up than to fire randomly at the water.
*Aaaaaaaaaah, chwaaawo*
Tentacles rose from the water and entwined around a delicate set of lich bones. Weeds body started to
rise above the deck of the ghost ship.
Weed!
Weed is being pulled in by the monster!
Hearing this Hwaryeong screamed, Maylon notched a magical arrow on her bow and started to aim, but
she was too late and Weed was drawn into the water. The strong body of the sea monster squeezed his
body with severe suction. The strength of the monster would exceed even the strength of the Orc Karichwi.
Pure superhuman strength!

Paralyzing poison attack has been cast.

Poison rendered ineffective due to characteristics of the

undead.
(PR Note: All squids and octopuses have a poison sac, usually not harmful to humans but, supersize me?)
The superhuman strength the sea monster was exerting was overwhelming. It was particul arly strong in
the water. Underwater, Weed was able to look around more broadly. After a brief moment he was able to
distinguish the herd of sea monsters that crowded around the bait. There were regular -sized sea
monsters, some larger than the ghost ship, and young sea monsters that swarmed around like bees. It was

a gruesome sight! He could see the sea monster that he hit with Dark Spear floating next to him. The sea
monster that captured Weed was turning a different color as it got a good look at him.
A monsters mentality is: Eat till it cant eat anymore.
It was worried it would get an upset stomach if it ate Weed, who was meatless. Such was the advantage of
being undead.
Dont worry you wont have to think about that much longer.
Weed tried to cut the leg wrapped around him with Dark Spear. However the leg was hard as steel and the
attack barely made a scratch. The thickest part of the sea monster was grade A leather; there was no way
to easily cut it without damaging it. Even if he were to cut off it off, it was just one of its legs and would
only serve to piss it off. Attacking it this way was pointless.
He was aiming for the heart. The heart of a sea monster would probably be in the head. Weed was waiting
for an opportunity to present itself.
If Weed was a human he would have long run out of air and died with his lungs full of water, but because
he was undead he did not have to worry about that. His vitality was being reduced as monsters leg was
slowly squeezed him but still he waited patiently. Finally Weed raised his left hand and said.
Life Drain, Mana Drain!

Youve used the powers of the lich.

You will now absorb the sea monster's health and

mana.

369 health has been restored.

112 has been restored.

291 health has been restored

It was possible for the drain to hit the mob multiple times. Though his movements were impaired due to the
water, it didn't mean he was powerless. As it started dying the sea monster did not know what to do and
opened its mouth wide. Weed, who had not died by drowning, could not be paralyzed, and would cause an
upset stomach would be eaten. Weed waited patiently for the right moment to attack. Just as it was about
to chow down he threw his Dark Spear inside of the monster's gaping mouth.

You have attacked the sea monster Ortess weak

spot.

You have dealt a fatal blow!

The leg that was holding Weed started to loosen as the sea monster tried to retreat.
Leave it to freeze. (PR Note: It doesnt make sense to us either).
In the past Dark Spear consumed half of his mana, but now Dark Spear could be used any number of time
with mana left over for other spells as well. The magic he used now was very different from the previous
spells hes used.
Reverse gravity!
Rather than the sea monster floating downward and away it started to float up toward the sky. Reverse
gravity was a spell to make things fly. Then, the sea monster was pushed above the water surface! It hit
the barriers created by Romuna and was riddled with arrows by Maylon. It was an easy target since it was
such a large sea monster.

The Ortess sea monster has been

killed.

Youve gained experience points.

Swimming skill proficiency has risen.

It was quite a tough battle, but this was the moment he had been waiting for. A dark red glow nestled in
Weeds skeleton. Lich! It was time to demonstrate the real power of the undead wizard. With Balkans tome
in one hand and the Staff of the Fallen Saint in the other, Weed began to chant.
Rise, spirit who cannot rest in peace. Come alive and confront those who murdered you. Dead Rise!
The water near Weed started to ebb away and in its place a mighty undead carp was summoned. (T/N
Hahaha, the BT translation called it a giant Guppy).
Mana flowed out of Weeds body like low tide. Since the undead sea monster was large, he needed a large
amount of mana.

Due to being a lich, the power of the Necromancy skill

increases.
The undead sea monster immediately attacked the sea monsters. The sea monsters were attacked from
both the Dark Spear and the undead sea monster. Together it was an immense combo. The sea monsters
struggled to identify which one of them was attacking them and soon enough they started to attack one
another indiscriminately. The ghost ship was also indiscriminately attacking any animal that came within its
range.
This time Ill try a 2nd stage necromancy spell. Step 1, when alive attack the vulnerable parts with this
spell. When its weakened begin step two. ( T/N I love how all of the necromancy tome spells read like
cookbooks. Add two dead skeletons, one angry spirit, and compress for 10 minutes. When done should be
big gruesome killing machine. Enjoy!)
Youve come alive, only to be stuck in a place of sorrow. Herbal black rot. Never disappear, engrave onto
others the laws of darkness. Undead rise!
All of the flesh from the bodies of the sea monsters started to separate from their bones. The sea monster
did not know how to handle this little fellow. He rushed to one of the sea monsters and used it as a shield
while the others attacked. It tried to shake him off but Weed clung to it like a leech.
Life Drain, Mana Drain.
Draining life and mana is a vulgar and cowardly action that cannot be expressed without certain
words. (!%$**$&$!). A majestic undead lord of darkness and despair using this tactic cannot be found. He
adapted to the environment in accordance to Weeds Save Your Neck Survival Guide.
By endlessly absorbing the mana and vitality of the sea monsters, more undead monsters could be
created. Undead with great vitality, undead with water attacks, undead that pulled enemies down into the
depths. There were many varieties.

Youve gained experience points.

Ortess sea monster is incapacitated.

The seven children of this sea monster were destroyed. If Undead Rise is used, mana cost may be
halved.

Has gained 10 sea monster fins.

Sea creatures are very difficult and elusive, but because of his necromancy magic, he was able to easily
hunt them down while gaining fantastic experience, as well as loot. As more and more undead were raised
the sea monsters started to retreat.
Wow!
The party members on the boat sat down exhausted.
Really hard.
They have tremendous vitality but they were not intelligent.
Dungeon hunting was difficult but it was nothing compared to fighting on the wildly swaying and tilting
boat. You can go back to pick up item in a dungeon, but in the middle of the ocean? That was impossible.
The durability of the hull decreased by a lot. Other boats attacked by the sea legion never escaped.

You have successfully navigated through the sea monsters' habitat, the Malvinas
Mela.

Sailing Mastery skill has risen.

Fame increased by 160.

While hunting the sea monster they gained a lot of experience. Some got 3, 6 or even 8 levels of
experience. Sea monster give great items. Coming out of the monster's stomach wa s pearl jewelry,
undigested turtle shells, fresh oysters and edible seaweed!
I would catch ten thousand sea monsters if only the hull didnt take damage.
Weeds eyes filled with regret as they continued on. It had been a long time since he was not bored w hen
hunting monsters. Sea monster were a challenge. Mana was steadily consumed. Under the ghost ship
there were still undead sea monsters. Every time they killed a fish a little experience came back to Weed.

Necromancy skill proficiency has

increased.
It was during the time when he was shapeshifted, but increasing the Dark skills was what Weed wanted.
Necromancer was very powerful class. Throughout the Versailles continent there were tens of thousands
of object that increase the undead wizards ability. Their power and cursing ability were greater than a
normal wizard. But, on the other hand, they had many weaknesses. The skills were hard to level. The
more undead creatures you created, the more bodies you needed; to make a strong undead creature you
sometimes had to prey on other users.
If you enter a large scale battle you can, do a lot of damage, get a lot of loot, and raise your level by a lot.
But, as a result, you tend to be targeted by murderers and assassins. Necromancers have to deal with
death and darkness, but because of their power over death, they take even more damage. If you die, it will
lead to a decrease in level and a decrease in skill proficiency. If you are unable to be healed by a priest,
you are more likely to die during battle.
The job requires a great deal of mana consumption and you need to frequently sit and meditate. Players
who play in large scale battles are particularly shunned by the warriors on their side since necromancy
uses enemies and ally parts to create undead. The Necromancer is a dangerous and lonely class.

Chapter 5
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
The Lost Pirate Fleet

After another nine days of sailing, they finally arrived at their destination, the port town of Kruger. Their
speed dropped because the ship had encountered the sea monsters nests 3 more times, and thus they
killed an additional 57 more. Their long distance voyage allowed Weeds sailing skill to improve by a level.
(T/N Im not too sure if he improved by a level or became intermediate)

Land ahoy!

An ecstatic Surka was the first to leave the dock.

Kruger was a small, charming harbor. The houses and shops were built like a picture .

Weed first went to the bar and collected information.

You say youre looking for people or groups related to the Niflheim Empire? Its been a long time since
weve had visitors from the outside so we dont know much. Youre the first outsider weve ha d in awhile.
Unless youre an experienced sailor, most people dont know about Kruger Harbor, you see.

They made some money at Port Kruger, selling the necessities of life and then immediately took off. Two
days later they arrived in the harbor of Runei. It was a harbor with slightly larger ships that Kruger.
Collecting information in the pub was easier if you bought a round of drinks. While sipping cups, the
sailors stories easily flowed out.

Sailors dont like talking about where theyre from. And you dont even know the name, you say? Then
finding em would be even more difficult!

If you are looking for sailors from Niflheim thered be a lot amongst the pirates. Many fishermen cant fish
around here anymore because of the storm and changed to being pirates. Where we from? Thatshehe,
youd report us if you knew wouldnt you?

Storm? Im not sure why but the seas seemed to start to become like this after the fall of the Niflheim
Empire....heard the sea used to be quite calm before that.

There were also many unconfirmed rumors.

In the northeast sea theres an island infested with monsters. Dont even think about landing on an island
infested with monster for supplies. Youll become monster food in an instant.

Did you see the fish with red fins? That ones meat is tender so its great for eating.

The area the pirates mainly infest is the Perion Bay. Sailors who traveled the extensive sea bragged an
awful lot. One could only confirm the truth by going for themselves.

Still, even the smallest tidbits could be used for later reference. It happened while Weed was investigating
in a very small port called Rejado. As he bought a drink for a very old fisherman, he drank with thanks and
said.

Young man who has the temperament of an Admiral, are you asking about the Armenian Pirates?

I didnt ask anything about pirates.

A long time ago, I heard from my Grandfather about that storm hitting the sea. During the fall of the
Niflheim Empire, a certain man went through the ritual of the pirates in tha t sea and took a ship. Later on,
it seems he became the head of a pirate crew. Rumor has it, he was a great magician.

Weeds head started processing quickly. Rejado port is very close to the stormy seas, but it was found at
the back of an island. Weed would have missed it had he not looked closer.

Are the Armenian Pirates still at large?

Their forces practically ran the North sea.

What about now?

Theyve been missing for a few decades now.

Weed decided there was no other way but to pursue the Armenian pirates.

Is there any way to know where they went?

If you travel towards the north for a long enough time, there is said to be a beautiful Aurora that spreads
across the night sky. It is said that even the very best sailors may or may not experience it once in a
lifetime. If you go along the aurora you will arrive in the Northern Region of the continent.

Morata was also part of the North and so if the old fisherman were basing the Middle continent as the
standard, then Lezadra port was also in the North.

When he liberated Morata, it became the center of the north and supply for dry leather. But most of the
north past it was opted out.

Then how much more North are you telling me to go. Weeds complexion changed as fast as a flying car.
This was because he was reminded of that place.

No way.

Theres absolutely no way..just no way. No matter how bad my luck is, it cant be that.

The words of the fisherman continued.

The place that you must break through is in the cold ice, where the land breathes. Rumors has it that the
Armenian Pirates went to the Las Phalanx area. I also heard from grandfather that their treasure lies
sleeping there.

You have obtained information on the quest.

Acquiring clues about the quest!

Las Phalanx. Even the name alone sounded ghastly. It was one of the 10 forbidden areas in the continent,
for starters it is an area of fierce glacial cold! Volcanoes constantly explode and spew out lava. And the
level of monsters that appear are mainly between 500 and 600, so just entering is impossible unless one
was prepared for death.

Weed was greatly enlightened.

There is a map of Las Phalanx which my ancestors went to. Would you be willing to take at least that?

Ah finally, you are trying to kill me, Quest!

It could be said that he was moments away from reaching his goal by walking on the path of death. The
moment his coffin was made, the hole was dug and all that was needed was for his breath to stop.

Weed sharply asked.

Is it free?

I have no particular use for it now so just take it.

The fisherman went to his house and left Weed the old leather map.

You have obtained a map for heading towards Las Phalanx.

You obtained Roughly drawn map of Las Phalanx #1. The Las Phalanx area could be said to be the e nd of
the northern part of the Versailles continent.

The moment Weed looked at the map, images started to flow.

A Land of Frozen, Pure White Ice!

Mammoths, large polar bears, and yeti walk leaving massive footprints.

The eerie scene of furry bears laying dead and frozen was incomparable to the cold of the land above the
North. If the North was like kids saying they were cold after eating ice cream, then this was just a freezer.

It was a miserable place to call a hunting ground. If you were not there for a quest or for treasure you
would never have even ventured near it,. Even if he brought 100,000 soldiers, around 90,000 would die of
the cold and about 8,000 would die of hunger. The smarter 2,000 would flee before they even got to the
glacier.

However, if you went past to Las Phalanx, it was no longer as cold. The ice is barely frozen and you can
feel the warm atmosphere waiting to flake away. Red light and steam rise up out of a large crack in the
ground.

*Aaaannn Kwaaah booom!*

The mountains of Las Phalanx frequently spew out lava. Tropical monsters such as; the Borado Warriors
of Chaos; Phantom Bolas that crawled on all fours; the winged Deabbedo, which looked like bats and were
considered the weakest at around 380 were always being eaten by the other monsters. In the distance,
Feyoumu fire giants wriggled in the center of the volcanoes spraying lava. The dangerous volcanoes and
the shiny ores around dangerous dungeons stood out. There were a lot of veins of mithrils, gold, silver,
and many other precious minerals for jewelry. Las Phalanx also had many rare stones just scattered on
the surface. It was definitely a place worth going to for sculptors.

An extremely dangerous land he had never been to before and infested with all-powerful monsters. Even
so Weed did not feel like giving up the quest.

If failure was the first option in mind then fighting the Immortal Legion (I think thats what its called ie. cant
be bothered to check) in the first place was also impossible!

Whatever the request, you cant succeed without challenging it . Nonetheless, Weed decided to think
positively instead of pessimistically.

Im not going to die of the cold air, dying by fire is a million times better.

The durability of armor and weapon becomes significantly lower when scorched by flames. Though they
can become wrecked to the degree of restoration being impossible once they melt, with his blacksmithing
skills he could repair the damage to a certain degree so it was ok.

Since its on the land instead of the unfamiliar sea itll be easier to endure.

If its fighting on land it was also possible to call the sculptures of life pieces. However, it would take a long
time to just to go back to get them though.

For now, Im a Lich and not a Sculptor so itll be more advantageous.

Sculptors are able to increase their forces overall power and contribute greatly to the development of a
city. It was a job capable of empowering many other residents and users.

On the other hand, Necromancers could fight with corpses and mana. The sculptures of life had a similar
effect, but the benefit of raising reinforced zombies and ghouls even in death was much greater. Combat wise, the Necromancer is said to be the strongest career known to date. It was not like it had the
broadness of a Magicians ranged attacks, nor did it have the might of a swordsman or knight. However,
looking at it from the side, it was a profession enabling you to handle legions of undead and becoming a
one-man army which is an advantage incomparable to the other occupations.

Itd be better to not use the Ancient shield

Even the Ancient shield that accounted for about of 30% of his total defense could not be used.

Nonetheless, all I can do is endure as much as possible

All thats left to believe is that his vitality is more persistent than a cockroachs.
(imitation- I dont think he should be proud of that)

***

In the little kingdom Selzium. Mandol, lived in a huge thousand square ft. mansion with his wife.
Some visitors had arrived at the mansion they lived in.

The sculptures have been made in Morata. Its difficult to move them so we hope you drop by there, that
is the message.
On the Versailles continent, There was a company that would give simple messages for others or deliver
goods so long as they knew the address. Through them, Weeds message had arrived. Only then had
Mandol told his wife about the request he had made.

You did something useless. Even if Weed is a famous sculptor how would he carve my daughter when
hes never seen her?

Well. . .
Alright. If you really insist, then lets go.

Even if it was through traveling, Mandol wanted to regain the happiness he had lost with his wife.

Its been a while since weve traveled together.

Lets see many good things and eat lots of tasty dishes

Yes

They made their trip while hunting and making their own food. Looking at Mandol giving his utmost best,
his wife, Delfina, sometimes smiled.
Heres Morata.

Unlike Mandol, who had a bushy beard and looked like a bandit, his wife, Delphi, was a slim and attractive
beauty.

Theres been a lot of development since the last time I came. There are a lot of buildings that have been
built as well.

Mandol once came to Morata to leave his request with Weed.

At that time, there werent this many people and buildings.
A lot of large and ornate structures have been made too.
It seemed like even a few days wouldnt be enough to cover looking around all of Morata. Mandol spoke
with an uneasy mind.

Even if the sculpture is disappointing, please dont be mad.

Its alright. I mean it was great on the way here.
Mandol deliberately approached Morata slowly trying to ease his wife on the way.

1 Copper for a Sculpture! He couldnt have made it terribly for being a cheapie, could he?

Having traveled a long way, the distress would be devastating for his wife much less himself if the
sculpture was unsightly.

I can only leave it to his conscience. But he didnt look too kind, nor that honest though.

As they tried to pass though the gate, there was a girl waiting to pick them up.

Are you perhaps Mandol?

Yes, but . . . . .

It was a cute and pretty girl.

The girl named Freena had worked in several occupations after being saved by Weed. She sold flowers,
helped make clothes, and even assisted with cooking in the cafeteria when the meat of the King Hydra and
the Imugi was cooked and served.
At present shed even been entrusted with the guide mission.

My lord has urgent work to do elsewhere, so you can not meet him.

Questions and doubts flew across Mandols head.

Did he really make a cheapie and run off?

Freena continued.

Instead I will guide you there.

There?

The location of the sculpture.

Well, he definitely wouldnt have thrown it just anywhere. Beginners in this city could be seen everywhere;
the whole place was vibrant and lively. Drawn to its bright and cheery atmosphere, Mandol just wanted to
go exploring the city already. New quests and hunting grounds were being discovered one after another,
and there was also the nearby lake and mountain scenery that was out of this world. Delphi and Mandol
receiving the guide entered the center area of Morata. There was a jumbo sized building surrounded by
gardens and a live fishpond.

Weeds Art Center.

This is the place.

This is where the sculpture... that I requested of the lord is, you say?

Mandol was slightly overwhelmed.

The Arts Center building was constructed grander and larger than many of the villas in the central
continent.

Yes, from here on out the architect, Pavo, will personally guide you.

Pavo was waiting in advance at the entrance.

I am the architect of this Arts Center, Pavo .

Im Mandol and this is Delphi.

Mandol politely bowed to Pavo who looked much older than the two

You seem to be more of an elder than us, so please take it easy on us. But, its the middle of the day, so
why is the Art Centers doors closed?

Thats because it hasnt been opened yet. Im opening the door now, so please take your time looking
around.

Weeds Arts Centers first guests were Mandol and Delphi. The official opening would be after the two
come out. The locked doors that had been waiting for them sprang wide open.
***

After obtaining information from Rejado port they finally departed for Lal Phalanx! First, they st opped at
Mocon village for the quest of meeting the blacksmith. Everybody had the quest except Weed. Weed did
not say much as the others went into Mocon village. He just sighed seven hundred times.

Sigh, huff, ehfuu, aarhus, shhhiii, wow, whew.

...

Call Death Knight!

You called master? Who must I fight ?

Its me.

Huh?

Lets fight.

There had already been dozens of incidents of beating the innocent death knight in between fishing.

Im doing this just to raise my combat skills proficiency, so dont mind me. Its definitely not like Im still
holding some kind of grudge from Go-stop.
(T/N Weedyou still hold a grudge huh.)

By the way, the Mocon village blacksmith also issued a quest.

Theres a lack of Iron ore and I can not make the stuff I need. Heard that near Mordred there were good
mines, could you search over there for me? I cant wait forever so I hope you can get it in at least 4
months.
A Difficulty level C request.

Of course everyone accepted the quest. It was because they were in a situation where they had to do the
Mordreds great craftsman descendent quest anyway. And so they once again set out from Mocon village
with sails spread wide.

Las Phalanx area, huh. . . .

The North of Versailles continent was a very polar region. To reach the Northern part of the continent by
land, you have to cross large mountains and rivers, as well as pass through a dangerous forest full of

demons. Even if it could be said to be far safer to go by sea, its a very far distance. Whats mor e is that
its said that the storms and currents arent so great either so the path is tough.

Looking at Weeds sailing skills or the state of the ghost ship, it wasnt looking good. Its said that going
further North from here, encountering glaciers floating around was very likely and avoiding them would be
difficult.

I may sink before I even get to Las Phalanx.

It was a situation where he had no choice but to freeze to death if he fell into the sea. The ghost ship was
not a high speed ship, despite sailing for five days, they did not go so far in the north. Not only was it
because of the influence of the headwind and currents, but also was there the fault of going through every
island and port selling necessities and gathering info.

To go to Las Phalanx thats one crazy man.

An aging old woman asked seriously.

Are you going with a deathwish?

Two days later Pale said.

By the way, Weed the time limit on our quest is approaching.

They originally followed Weed on their way to Modred. They were detained for a while so they had to do
their quest too.

Or should we just cancel our quest? Las Phalanx should be a really dangerous area. Youd need our
help.

Despite Pales goodwill Weed could not accept it with ease. Even on the ship, Weed was perp etually
raising his skill proficiency as well as Fishing, Carving, Cooking and a variety of others. But the others
could only sit around and watch the scenery on the way to Las Phalanx taking God knows how long. In

addition, there was no way to guarantee that everyone would arrive safely at Las Phalanx now was
there. He could not ask them to go as far as to give up a quest for that.

No, Ill go alone. Ill try finding Lax Phalanx by myself.

If we leave, the battles at sea will get harder, wont they?

I just have to bring the Sculptures of LIfe on board when I let you guys off.

Getting the comparably lighter Golden Bird aboard was no problem.

Phoenix, Bingryong, and the Wyverns could not go together to as far as Las Phalanx. Hwaryeong and
Irene strongly protested but Weed did not accept.

Please first set out for Mordreds quest. Even I alone am sufficient for my quest.

There is no need to feel sorry. If I really need help later you can always come to help through Yurins
picture shift ability.

This was when Yurin regrouped with them through the shift ability after painting a picture at Morata. Only
after that was Pales party convinced. The ghost ship went full speed ahead for sure and docked at the
pier.

Hwaryeong, you have my 1190 gold, so luck be with you. Irene, do not donate that 810 gold, because Im
going to regain it from you later. And Bellote, who won 690 gold, could you remain on the ghost ship
separately for a little while longer, because I have a favor Id like to ask of you.

What?

Its nothing grand and Ill send you over to the others through Yurin

That so?

Bellote agreed and was puzzled but decided to stay for now. Weed was a cheaty, petty man crazy for
money. However, it didnt seem like he would be harboring any dirty or underhanded ambitions. This is
Bellotte, who had a considerably sober assessment on Weed that were talking about. Seeing her best
friend, Hwaryeong have absolutely no worries was also relieving. Bellotte glanced at Weeds face; a
skeleton with a lonely expression having said farewell to his peers.

Without the rest of us there itll just be him and the ghost sailors. Itll be a lonely voyage.

I still feel a bit sorry somehow.

Weeds jawbone spread so far from the mouth it looked like it was going to fall off.

Now I can hog all the treasure!

And then there were the Sculptures of Life coming aboard the ghost ship.

***

Moooo!

Wyvern, Phoenix, Rover, Geomuni and Bingryong!

Get on the boat Geumini.

Okay, master.

Wyverns, for starters try getting on.

The Wyverns were too heavy to carry on the deck to the valley. If they tried to sit on the mast it would
break under their force.

Wyverns, come down.

It was when the Wyverns were going to fly off the boat. Walking determinedly Bin gryong was five times as
big as the ghost ship! Shamelessly Bingryong was trying to get on the ghost ship. It seemed like he was
trying to destroy it by stomping on it with his foot.

Stop, right there.

Just before Bingryong was about to step on the ship he stopped

You just cant get on.

With those words from Weed, Bingryong, as if somewhat sad, turned away.

***

Lee Hyun connected to the Royal Road website.

I need skilled sailors.

If it was near the high-traffic Nelia there wasnt much worry about getting lost. On the other hand, to get to
Las Phalanx, you had to cross a great sea. If you didnt know where the currents were, in the worst case
scenario you could get swept up in the wrong current and it would lead to disaster. A little mistake in the
wrong direction could lead to a few days in the wrong direction, which could lead to the loss of several
days of wandering around to get on the right path again or going to the wrong place entirely.

To get to Las Phalanx, a high level navigator is needed.

Ghost sailors were high-level to a certain degree, but that was just to a certain degree in battle. When it
came to adjusting the sails or handling the keys they were so clumsy that getting to the destination quickly
and accurately was impossible.

Famous Captains or navigators, huh

Lee Hyun was searching the website articles.

Though itd better to get anyone that does not belong to a guild or group.

From among them he found a striking article.

Title: Dirty Navigator Bastards! They robbed me of everything in Lanetis Sea.

Timber! You dirty bastards! I was pressed into Eulra on 4teeth.
(T/N Pressed is a old term that was used to reference people who where
pressed kidnapped into the becoming sailors for the navy [usual an old British reference])

I hired some navigator, but he caused a mutiny with the other crewmen and I lost all of my trading goods
and even got my ship stolen.

After I searched up their names, man these guys were famous.

Seems like Hye, Fractal, and Board Mir were friends. Dont ever hire them.
The name was also posted about in several other articles.

Title Accusing the armed mugger of Planatis sea.

Even while they have high levels theyre jerks who hijack others ships. In order to a ccess us they pretend
to be goodie two shoes and after hiring them for their talents they stole the ship and I got a total loss.
Dont ever be fooled. They totally lust for women and their personalities are shit. Main base Becky. Lets
all be careful.

Lee Hyun was in a position where he had to use a pirate caught as a slave if he couldnt get a navigator.

For starters I just need to get the contract.

When the sailor contract is fulfilled that persons status belongs to the ship.
In other words, as long as the ship does not sink, they are revived on the ship. Therefore the right to
decide the life and death of the seafarers belongs to the captain. However, it was always possible for the
sailors to take control of the ship by rioting and overthrowing the captain. At sea anything can happen!

The Port city Becky! As a port city that was part of a small marine dukedom. Trade and the shipbuilding
industry were developed. In order to enter the Neria Sea from the Planatis Sea, it was an island that must
essentially be passed by. The Island had many good hunting grounds, and its ocean currents lead all the
way to the eastern kingdom of Brenton in just four or five days.

Hehe, please another bottle of wine here.

Bellotte was dressed in a neat leather dress and was drinking in the hard drunk pubs. Cute rosy cheeks,
clear eyes, and innocent impression; she had attracted all the mens attention.

Hmm.

A woman drinking alone. Is she waiting for her colleagues to come?

Many of the male users were taking a peek at her.

Because this tavern was near the port the ratio of male sailors was overwhelmingly high. As the men were
building up courage, watching Bellote sipping a drink, there were three men who stood up first. It was
Hye, Fractal, and Board Mir the navigators famous for bad taste. They loved hard liquor, women, and had
experience seizing boats by betraying the captain. They had a notorious reputation for going in between as
normal users and murderers. They also had the nickname Beckys 3 Mad Sharks. No w they sat next to
Bellotte and spoke in light tones. The one with the job to break the silence was Hye whose appearance
was the better of the three.

Seems like this is your first time in Becky?

Yes. My friends asked me to come here recently. Hehe.

It was important how the opponent accepts the first words. Hye thought it wasnt a bad start. That was
because she laughed good-heartedly without any repulsion.

Where are your friends now?

Theyre waiting in the harbor.

For Hye there was no need to retire even if there was a friend. If it was a girl with a cutesy innocent
impression like Bellotte anyone would want to go out with her.

Your friends as in men?

Their names are Romuna and Surka. Would you like to see a picture?

Picture?

A little sis I know is a painter. She painted us each a portrait.

I would love to see it, by all means.

Bellotte pulled out the images from her backpack below. The image contained A Sporty girl in a red
wizards hat and charming dancer staring wide-eyed. etc

Hye, Fractal and Board Mir swallowed their spit and thought:

Jackpot.

Hitting on Bellotte alone was already amazing. But along with her friends it was not an exaggeration to say
it was a beauty corp. Hyes smile thickened further.

By the way why, is there no nautical officer in this picture?

Because none of them is a nautical officer.

I presume you got here with anothers boat or a liner.

No, we hitched a ride with a friend who has his very own boat. Hes a beginner Captain.

Oh my, it mustve been tough coming here.

The currents around Becky were extreme, thus unless sailed by a skilled sailor, there was bound to be
trouble.

Actually it was really hard. It took more than four days to get here.

Yes it was very difficult. It took us three days longer to get here.

My my that so? It wouldve been much better if some skilled navigators helped out.

Hye peeked a glance at his mates.

As if written on a script Fractal asked the next question

The sea is really beautiful, right?

Yes, its really beautiful. The clouds roll across, and the floating stars and clouds. and watching the
jumping fish and dolphins make me really happy.

Hye gazed gracefully back at Bellotte again at the end of the eloquent words.

The sea is a really nice place. Are you going to continue your voyage? If so then perhaps we can help out
a bit. Really?

All the good views of Becky are in the palm of our hands. Weve even got some drinks to drink while
looking.

Actually theres a place I really want to go.

Bellotte suddenly tailored a guilty look. If one looked close it seemed like a frozen face doing something
one really shouldnt. But this was interpreted differently by Hye.

Is she being sorry for asking me for help? Such a nice lady.

Going with beauties like Bellote, how much trouble could go over that. Given the chance, wanting to go
together were the three mens hearts.

Whats the problem? If youre worried about something like not having enough money theres no worries.
Honestly I came looking for a crew and a navigator, but I couldnt bear the shame to ask you. Will you
really help me?

Of course. You should have asked sooner.

Board Mir suddenly interrupted as well. He was feeling jealous at the other two for being the only ones to
talk to Bellotte.

Then will you make the contract?

Do you by any chance have a boat?

Its a friend s, but its an old medium sized sailboat.

Oh, is that so.

Nothing would be better than Bellote or her friends. However, if there was no sign of goin g well with them
they could always steal the boat in the middle of the sea.
An opportunity to Bellote and her friends and obtaining the boat and items.
Great. A gnarly opportunity. The three got hasty and said.

Lets first start with the sailor contract.

How much would we get a day from the sailing contract?

All of them were thinking everything was theirs so there was no need to ask for a lot.

Were good with 5 gold a day. No, the even if we dont get that much were good.

A trip with beauties and the chance to take over the boat low wages were but a trifle.

Thats great. I already have the contract as the temporary vice Captain.

Documents, which had been prepared in advanced, were removed from Bellottes bag.

*Ding!*

Bellotte has proposed a voyage contract for the Marias issue, on the behalf of the captain.
Title: Sailors and Navigators.
Allowance: 1 gold per day.
Contract duration: until arrived at the destination.
The Navigators Guild of Beckys oceans ensures this agreement. Sailors are disqualified if they deny the
ships captains command, or conduct an unauthorized withdrawal from the ship.

The allowance was only one gold. Even it was only word of mouth, after saying they would even do service
free of charge they would only be stingy men if they started nitpicking. By signing the consent forms Hye,
Fractal, and Board Mir happily entered into an unreasonable sailors contract. If the Voyage contract was
assured by the Navigation Guild of Beckys oceans, it was impossible to l eave the ship. If they deserted
the ship without authorization, their licenses would be disqualified by the Navigators Guild of Beckys
oceans, so they couldnt be employed on other ships. Plus, the ships they own would be useless because
no harbor would take them making it hard to get any work. The three men twitched like tracking dogs
ready for the hunt.

Then shall we go see the boat?

Yes.

With rosy imaginations they followed Bellotte to the harbor. However, when they got there, they were a
little confused. Despite the clear signs of being repaired the medium sized boat was still badly damaged.
While being dumbfounded Hye asked.

This is your boat?

Yeah. Is there any problem

No, nothing. Its just that it didnt seem like itd go with your style.

Such an old ship doesnt seem like itd fetch a good price , but oh well, a medium sized ship is a medium
sized ship.

Would you go ahead? Ill catch up later.

Got it. Well be waiting on the ship.

They climbed up the ladder with pleasure.

Now its our world. Pretty girls and a sea adventure, huh . . . .

And the continuing shock, confusion and despair! On the deck three men with deathly white faces could be
seen. What they boarded was a ghost ship, and one with ghost sailors walking arou nd at that. They
vaguely thought it might not be a trip with all women but they could never imagine a disaster of this
proportion.

Excuse me, this isnt the boat Marias that we got issued to is it? We just got issued to Bellottes ship.

The ghost sailors laughed raucously and willingly answered Hyes stuttered question.

KYeekyekyekeye This is the ship Maria.

The curse, the disaster of the ocean, The ghost ship Maria! Hehehehehe

What are you talking abo weve been cheated?

As they were in a rush in making the contract there was a lot they didnt ask.

Umm, Where is the ship headed?

Khihihihi its going to the Las Phalanx region.

Las Phalanx? I think Ive heard that name somewhere beforeOh, you cant be referring to that Las
Phalanx?!

Known to be a place where you have to sacrifice yourself just to get there, one of the 10 classified
forbidden areas; Las Phalanx! As navigators, they had heard about it so they knew the name.

Yes, were going to Las Phalanx. Are you scared? Youll probably die and become like us? Hihhi.

Blessing! Blessing! Become a sailor and stay on this ship forever.

Looking at the ghost crew Hye frowned. Nonetheless, as the voyage contract stated they could not cancel
it until they fulfilled it. If they left without permission they couldnt get any jobs at the harbor so the
disadvantages were just too enormous, Fractal gave a small whisper.

Theres no problem. We only need to kill the Captain.

All they needed to do was kill the captain and grab the contract documents.
Then they would have no problems with the Navigation Guild of Beckys oceans.

Lets just kill the captain like always and take the ship already.

Though its an old antique... but well still be able to get a so-so price for it.
Hye asked with hope.

Where is the Captain of this ship?

huek huekhue, our Captain , scary Captain, is fishing.

Where?

Go towards the front.

The three navigators pulled out their knives and moved with bold fronts. They were planning on slicing the
captain and selling the boat straightaway. However, the moment the three men saw the captain their faces
turned a ghastly white. With the body of a Lich consisting of a skeleton and skull, Weed was fishing.

Chapter 6
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
DeRons Aurora

"just for reminder purposes, this is chapter 6! we have not yet released chapter 5" - RoyalRoadl
For the sake of the quest Weed seems to have moved.
He followed the gold.
In Morata spies were seen reporting to the Lords and the Guilds. In the north, the guilds and lords, as well
as Central and Western continents sent spies to watch their movements. It was evident they were fa irly
conscious about the plans of Weed. Each of the stations also had sources planted in Morata to gain real
time information.
Is this the second part of the S-class quest?

It seems to be finally starting.

Weed had the only S-class quest in progress on the Versailles continent. Even A and B class quest could
influence the entire continent. The very difficult S-class is a step above that and a very big change was
coming. Even just step one of the quest, devastated one of the Embinyu cults and restarted the secret
Matallost cult.
An S class quest that only be started out in the north, there shouldnt be many cases that impact the
Versailles Continent.

What if he acquires a rare sword that came out from the history books? A premium magic sword or may be
an outrageously fire resistant armor?

Since the north continent doesnt have a nation, there could be a quest about establishing one.
There were many who speculated what would happen, but if Weed completed the quest he would once
again be the center of the worlds attention. If he was successful, he would be the first player to ever fulfill
a S-class; with all the glory and prestige that every user yearned for. A fierce competition between
broadcasters was going on behind the scenes. The views from the first part of the S-class quest were
huge. King Hydra, Imugi, Balkan Lich: monsters that normal users couldnt even find, were part of a fierce
and massive battle. Balkans outstanding performance caused wizards to change to Necromancers in
droves. However broadcaster did not expect for Weed to have a second success. According to Weed, part
1 was utilizing the Matallost relic to the utmost and a lot of luck. As the quest progressed each step would
be more and more difficult. But even if the quest was failed, the viewers would still watch so they were
preparing to broadcast.
.seems to have disappeared from the waterfront.
BardRay was also notified. Like a scalpel the Hermes guild focused on surveillance of Weed and were
reporting directly to BardRay. It was a unilateral decision by the core guild members. The fact that the
guild watches only the top 50 players in the Versailles continent which included Weed put BardRay in a
very bad mood.

-What if its a sea quest?

BardRay asked in a whisper to his spy. He sent many high level spies to chase after Weed. Of course they
ultimately lost Weed, but they were able to follow him to the water because Weed moved in a straight path
there.
-Theres insufficient information on what the quest is.
-If the trail was lost, did you see if he rode the Wyverns and continued on?
-It seems he went to sea aboard a boat and not on the Wyverns. Weve found traces of hunting around
here that could be the wyverns but we also found traces of a boat landing on the beach.
-He rode a boat? What was the boats size?
-It was a small wooden boat but I cant tell if he switched to a larger ship or not.
-He went out to sea without a doubt right?

-Not only the I but other guilds spies are here looking for evidence here. Weve found footpri nts of several
hundred people from Morata. If you look at the characteristics of the footprints you can determine the
equipment and they all belong to the same class. It appears it was that strong force during the Morata
war. ( T/N Signs of Geomichis)

-Roger that. Notify me first if there are any changes.

-Yes, sir.
Bardrays forehead wrinkled slightly. That Weed could succeed in an S class quest before him was getting
on his nerves.
Should I just kill him?
Bardray heart wavered. His equipment and levels were incomparable to anyone on the Versailles
continent. And Weeds combat ability that he showed while hunting the dragon was surprising, but the
same could be achieved by Bardray easily. Bardray had been hunting monster of similar levels while
receiving the assistance of wizards or clerics. It was after his 3rd job change at level 400 he passed the
advanced training center. Even in virtual reality he was getting accustomed to fighting. There was no
obstacle or monster he couldnt overcome. If you lack movement in some way, then with equipment, skills,
and levels the gap could be narrowed. Bardray fought many opponents in the Hermes guild, until he held
the highest position in the guild. (T/N In this case there talking about how the BardRay faction holds the
most power in the guild not that he is the highest seat, which is guild master.)

Even if he only used two or three sword skills, Weed was as good as dead.

However nows a critical time. Until we win full control of the Kingdom of Haven under the he gemony
alliance I cant leave. The time to show you the taste of true despair is not yet.
Revenge would come with subjugating the Versailles Continent and exiling Weed; But Weeds success in
the chain quest and his growth annoyed BardRay.

You probably used the Kallamore Knights for a quest, and they likely cant be used more than a few
times. More users are starting in Morata of late. You better savor it now because eventually I will be
coming. He hated users that surpassed themselves and rose up in the ranks. That Weed could some
could somehow gain the same equipment of the same power level as him was terribly unpleasant.
BardRay sent a whisper
-Navy Admiral Drinfeld.
-Yes?
An Admiral for the Hermes guild! Drinfeld was in charge of the Kingdoms 2nd f leet.
-Youve got work to do.
-Just send me an order.
-Take your 2nd fleet to the north. Your goal is Weed.
-You want me to keep assassinating him?
-No, its only important to kill him once or twice. Just to teach him a lesson.
-Yes, sir.
If Weed had left on a boat then Drinfeld was going to be needed. BardRay rethought about the command.
It might not be enough. The sea is very broad. Itll be tough for Drinfeld to catch -up to Weed.
BardRay wrote a letter to allied guild master Laffe. It was a proposal to send a transmission to the Griffith
pirates who occupy the largest sea area.
Kill God of War Weed whos out at sea.

Griffith read the letter from the Hermes guild. The navies from the kingdoms in the continent were
powerful, but Griffiths power at sea was enormous. He had more than 400 small and medium Pirate
vessels under his immediate control. Pirates also had an indirect sphere of influence. In order for sea
merchants to transport shipments by sea, they had to pay a fee to the Griffith pirates. Th e deputy head of
the pirates Colm asked.

Who did they say to kill that youre hesitating so?

Its not a bad deal.

The guild said that if they managed to kill Weed three times they could keep any equipment he dropped.
They also could gain one piece of the equipment broadcasted by BardRay. Any equipment worn by
Bardray was extremely powerful.
Its a very generous compensation.

Its a fake though. The Hermes guild would not reveal their real equipment on air; its best kept a secret.

Then you dont want to do it?

No opportunities like this dont come very often.

Griffith grinned. Not only the Hermes guild, but many lords and prestigious guilds of the Central continent
had the same request.
***
The sailing speed of the ghost ship was significantly faster now. It was all because of the trained officer
adjusting the sails and course. As expected, the anxiety of the three navigators grew with each new point
they passed. It was a rare experience to work together with a ghost crew and steer a ghos t ship. They now
had a lot new tales they could tell at bars. Going to Las Phalanx was like waking up sleeping lion.

Umm, I know of other hunting grounds.

Do you want to go somewhere with a better view?

Board Mir and Hye proposed to Weed, despite that, he continued to fish! Deoreol was known as the
captain of the ghost ship, so they did not know that it was Weed. A Mooo sound came from Yellowy. He
was lying spread out on the deck along with Geumuni, who was fishing while wearing a straw hat.

Why on earth did a lich suddenly appear?

He should be a high level shit, we got caught up in this pretty bad. We cant attack him.
The Lich is not a class that can be easily killed by a surprise attack. Looking at the undead sea monsters
that rose from the seafloor, the group felt exasperated.

Is it possible to change jobs to Lich?

I dont know. I havent heard of any users from the continent switching before. Were so unlucky to meet
the one who did.
It was then, as Hye, Fractal, and Board Mir were wallowing in their despair,
Large reef discovered on the port side! Turn.

Fractal, who was monitoring the front, shouted out about the reef.

*tsu rurururu chwek*

Hye hastily turned the helm to the left. The turn was sharp enough to rock the boat from side to side, as
they barely avoided the reef lightly scratching the side of the boat. Theyd come quite a long ways from
Becky Nin so there were no other boats in the vicinity.
Whew. This is also a great experience, isnt it?

Yes, my sailing skills have risen a huge amount.

Hye and Board Mir were surprised. The more they moved along Weeds route the more experience and
skill proficiency piled up. This does not require the presence of the sea. The voyage itself gave off the
experience, skill level, and fame of a user who discovered a new dungeon.
I think it was a good thing to come along with this voyage.

I know what you mean, my navigation skills have greatly improved.

We can pretend to faithfully follow commands for now . . . but were the only ones who can steer the ship.

Well, dont worry about it. Well definitely find an opportunity to take control of the ghost ship. Well desert
them when we anchor on an unknown island. Captain of the ghost ship! Kuhuhuhu.

The three men held a secret conversation. However Yellowy saw their scheming and could only feel sorry
for them.

How daring to make such dirty conspiracies against Weed! Eumumu. You dont know how cheap, petty,
and despicable master is.
It was like little children trying to pickpocket professional gamblers. On top of that Weed didnt even let the
smallest amount of money slip through his fingers. Due to the north wind in their sails, they traveled
quickly. Speaking cautiously, Hye call out to Weed.

Captain, I have something to tell you.

Mmm.
Weed fished on almost silently. His Fishing skill had risen to Intermediate 5 and 35% and his handicraft
stat by 3%. There were millions of skills to improve maximum vitality, but they wouldnt be gained by
fishing.

In about half a days time, well be a third of the way to our destination. We can expect to arrive 2 days
earlier.

MMMM!
Modest praise from Weed. Even with an accurate map to Las Phalanx, without the three navigators skills,
it wouldve been a harsh journey.Though their personalities werent much,, no one could deny their skills.
Anyways, Weed was their employer.
Keep up the good work. You will receive many rewards on our return.

Yes sir.
Hye stepped back after the small conversation. While navigating for this long, they had been paid only a
stipend of 1 gold a day, which was too cheap. He was trying to point this out to Weed, but Weed already
knew that. Weed thought.

I guess I will have to pay them 1 gold extra as payment for saving two days time.
The waves became violently rough for the second half of voyage to Las Phalanx. As 7 -meter waves met
the ghost ship, it would repeatedly climb and fall.
Whoooo! i guess Ill have to hold on to something if I dont want to fall

Ahhhh! Please let me live!

The ghost crew that were struck were knocked into the sea. However, they soon reemerged in their
assigned spots. If they were real sailors, they would either be dead or it would be very difficult to save
them. Even the currents became harsh. They would be sailing calmly when suddenly a giant whirlpool
large enough to suck in and shatter a large ship would appear.

To the right! Turn wide.

Without the utmost concentration, it was impossible to avoid them. The ghost ship teeter tottered through
the stiff currents as they made their way north. After three days, they finally made it out of the whirlpool
area. All Weed did was continue fishing. As they headed, north he caught rare purple fish species that
raised his skills. On top of that, as the captain, he adjusted sails which raised his navigation skills.

How much longer do we have? Exhausted, Board Mir answered Weeds question.

Weve traveled about 60% of the way.

We ought to arrive soon.

Work hard!
It was not a short distance, so there was no choice but to adapt to the sea. With only navigation skills and
their belief in themselves, they could only unite and weather the harsh sea. Strength, courage, and a
challenging mindset were needed to hold out when the sea was this rough. Fortunatel y, the wind didnt
blow against them and the waves calmed down and for two days they had a calm journey. Their bodies
suddenly felt cold. Instead of rain, thick snowfall came from from the sky.

Now Ive really come far into the north.

Hye, Fractal, and Board Mir, who had never come this far, suddenly felt fear. However, it was too late to
turn the ship around, so they ventured forward. The sky was clear during the day, and at night the moon
emerged, with countless stars reflecting over the ocean. It was like sailing through Mother Nature itself.
*Ding!*
- You have entered The DeRon Seaway.
- Sailing skill proficiency increased.
- Due to risk strength, Endurance, wisdom, and charisma stat +6.
- Fame +260.

Navigators who first discover an island or a geographic region will have an increase in fame stats.

This is great! Normally it only climbs up one or two stat points but six?!. Its even for 4 different types of
stats.

Its because we came all the way from the harbor in Becky Nin without rest.
It was usually the norm to stop one day for every two days of travel. This was to restock on supplies and to
reduce the fatigue of the crew. Ghost sailors may not be the best workers, but they didnt have the usual
fatigue and homesickness.

*Chuckle* The Human sailors look delicious.

Lets steal their bodies. Lets steal their bodies. Im so fed up with roaming the seas eternally. I want to
enter a humans body.

Shush. Those guys are the Captains prey. Im sure the Captain will give us a bite to eat after hes
through with them.
Weed procured food and water, so there was no need to worry about starvation. Plus, since he could
repair the ship, was as good as it was in the harbor and there was nothing more needed on the voyage. As
they headed north less mermaids were sighted and whales and birds had long stopped following them.
After entering into the DeRon seaway, nippy cold air began to bite at them. And then the Aurora finally
unfolded! A curtain of light and stars hung above the ghost ship in the middle of the night. It was beautiful
enough to enchant the three hardened sailors.The natural light was so amazing that it caused shivers.

- You have found DeRons Aurora.

- Due to your amazing discovery Fame + 350.

- Art stat +28.
- All stats +5.
- Due the power of nature all abnormal states are cured.
- 30% increase for five days in strength and heat resistance.
- 13% increase to the maximum value of all stats.
- The maximum speed of the ship, turning ability, and ships ability to land will increase b y
27%.
- Due to the blessing of the aurora, you will be granted additional benefits in naval battle.
The Ghost sailors and the navigators were lost in admiration of the Aurora. Even Weed was mesmerized
by the aurora . Like butterflies leaving their cocoons, tears swelled up in travelers eyes. Most natural
beauty would not soften Weeds stout heart, but he softly said.
I will have to memorize your exact look. Next time I make a light sculpture in Morata itll be of this sight.

It was like the joy of earning money from recycling empty bottles when he was young. The auroras one
and only role was creating a lifelong memory for the travelers. It paved a twinkling road in the sky.

Weed instructed.

Let head toward over there.

Aye, sir.
The officer steered the ship towards the path that the Aurora showed. There were no reefs, currents, or
sea monsters that touched them; it was a calm sea. With the exception of the extreme cold, there was very
little to be unhappy about.

Uuugh, cold!
While adjusting the sail, Board Mir body was shivering as his teeth chattered. They were the signs of
catching a cold. Both concentration and stamina fell. Weed felt fine because he had caught a baby whale
and had made a robe out of it in advance.

Got to take care to not to repeat the same mistakes.

He had already suffered twice before in northern explorations. After arriving at Las Phalanx, you would
probably have to worry about the heat more than the cold. However, until then, you have to keep your
body in the best condition possible. He wore the yeti clothes he had previously made with the newly made
whale robe. He made hot fish soup out of the fish he caught and this made the cold a bit more bearable.
The navigators gathered around Weed and watched him with pleading eyes. Hye, as the representative,
said.

Chatter. Chatter. Captain.

It was as if a woodpecker suddenly appeared. The mens teeth clattered in their mouths. They wore short
sleeves and shorts because they were easy to move around in and they usually tr aveled in warmer
climates.
We may freeze to death in this state. Please give us some clothes to wear.

Why would I do that? Weed replied indifferently.

Eating alone next to hungry people, fooling around as everyone else worked, wearing warm clothes as
everyone else shivered! Weed did the cheapest things and he did three different kinds at once. Hye gave a
frustrated look.

Then, you want our report to freeze too sir?

You should always prepare for your own survival. What ship has their Captain provi de clothing as well?
Weed said that with no remorse. Welfare benefits are nonexistent for the sailors of the ghost ship. The
ghost sailors are just fine in the cold spoke louder than words.
Please captain save us.

20 gold

What?

One day rental fee. Its not like clothes grow out of the ground.

But, you obtain your own clothes by fishing and you can collect the scales of the fishes. I saw you do
that.

If you dont want it you go find another place.

A new level of dirty cheapness, to get a rental fee from a person who would freeze to death! You have to
pay the rental fee with a cup of tears.
With a deposit of 500 gold for a week in advance.

Once the clothes were rented, the officers got together and secretly whispered to one another .
-Ill put up with it for now.
-Is he planning on us turning into popsicles? There is a contract, but our opportunity will come.
-Its not like weve only killed once or twice, if there would only be a chance . . . .
If they seized the ship, they would maroon Weed and leave by themselves. Sailors have shipbuilding skills
just in case they needed to build their own, but, for now, they suffered in silence.

-We will make him pay a hundred times over.

-Only a hundred times? No it needs to be a thousand. Tens of thousands of times.

Chapter 7
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Adventurer of Las Phalanx

Weeds Arts Center was officially open! The first guests were the Mandol couple who requested the
sculpture. And the next day the doors properly opened.
Weeds sculptures are in here?
Morata users were quite interested in Weeds sculpture. The effects of the light tower and the The
Sculpture of Freya were always benefiting hunting so the users looked forward to the Arts Centers new
sculptures.
The admission was 10 gold. For people under level 100 the price was three gold. Prices even applied to
mercenary and subordinate NPCs. For groups of 30 or more, they got a 50% discount.. There was signage
regarding admission fees starting at the entrance. Student or senior discounts were cold -heartedly denied.
However the elderly and students of Royal Road are much more frightening.
Nothing to do at this old ageElder Shin what level are you?
Around Level 360. Hulhul.
Youve leveled up a lot. Similar to Goo Grannie in the lower town nursing home.
No no, Im a difficult to level magician class. You cant compare me to her.
The seniors children dont play with them and their grandchildren have all grown up. But that doesnt
mean they should go play all day. From Entertainment to Music, News to Dramas the elderly had
experienced it all, but Royal Road was a new world. In reality, their backs would g et more crooked and
their health would deteriorate however, in Royal Road they could have a new body again.
Because of their overwhelming free time, grandmothers and grandfathers could easily hunt monsters all
the time.
But isnt the entrance fee too expensive?
What kind of Arts Center charges 10 gold for?
Morata users that had waited since the morning were full of complaints. It was because if they paid and
there wasnt much to see they would regret it.
Well if its only 10 gold I guess seeing it once wouldnt be too much of a waste?

Well Weeds amazing sculptures helped a lot with hunting so I guess Ill see it as repayment and look
inside.
The users bought their tickets and entered the Arts Center. The 5-story building had 2 underground floors
and a large garden. The garden was a comfortable space where one could relax and view the sculptures.
Sculptures such as bronze statues confessing their love, monster hunting, and bronze bear statues that
children liked.
Sandwiches and meat for sale.
Please try the Art Hall meal set.
The restaurants also opened their doors. They advertised that families could relax as they ate. There was
a stage for bards that was already completed, though it currently wasnt being used.
Lets view the Art hall then lets go.
We should see it fast and go hunting.
Novices and users crowded past the entrance area. They wanted to skip everything and see Weeds work.
From B2 to the second floor was several exhibition space for the other general artists. Well known Morata
painters and sculptors now had a place to exhibit their work. Artists up until now had to earn money by
selling commissioned works. But with the opening of the Arts Center now it was possible to receive money
from admissions. It was an opportunity to show their work to a large audience and artists and sculptors
could get their name out.
Here is my work.
Borahum, its this way. Theres a black pig sculpture from the east.
The Moratas artists at this moment felt a great deal of joy.
You cannot find another lord that treasures artwork to this extent in all the Versailles continent.
Since he himself is a sculptor he probably understands our plight.
When the Arts Center opened Moratas fame went up by 60. Moratas fame went up with winning the war,
and dramatically raised its fame with all the cultural achievements. The affiliated artists from Morata that
traveled to show off their work received special treatments and privileges.
A bard of Moratas production? It mustve been a long journey. Would you like to come perform at our
village? Ill pay you 20 gold more than your usual rate.
If its a sculpture of Morata, then they are really popular so they sell well. If the original price is 7 gold, I
will pay you 5 gold more.
Although the north was not yet fully realized, artists felt the rewards from it. But the true value of the Arts
Center was they could have their work appreciated. An artwork that is properly displayed gives off an
additional 20% increase in certain options and price. It would be preserved in perfect condition so even if
time passed they wouldnt be damaged. Sculpture and paintings by themselves usually could not have
cumulative effects, but it differed in the arts center. One sculpture increased the effect of the other, so
when fully appreciated it created better advantages when paired. Featured artists had the opportunity to
make new bold artworks. The users were content that they could view an array of artworks in one place
and felt that the expensive admission could be justified.

But theres a lot of empty spaces.

Its only the opening so it probably cant be helped.
Since there is empty slots, shouldnt they have a discount on the admission fee?
Moratas artwork couldnt be displayed without any distinguishing. Each artist only volunteered their work
so there was only a few works on display.
The visitors went up to the third floor. It was full of Weeds little sculptures from traveling around. Monster
of every kind from each providence; there was even miniatures of cities. The city o f Serabourg in the
Rosenheim Kingdom, the Grava mountain range, The city in the sky Lavias, the free city of Somren, and
the trek through the Bar Khu mountains. There was also the Yurokina Mountain range in the plains of
despair. It was like a miniature version of the Versailles continent was created. Each piece was created
during his travels so they werent all the same size or quality but each monster, tree, mansion and other
works caught the visitors eyes. Since carrying them while traveling was getting harder, they were all put
into the Arts Center.
A tremendous amount of devotion dwells in these works.
There are so many sculptures
The visitor eyes were filled with wonder as they saw Weeds sculptures. It was a display of one persons
maximum potential. On the fourth floor, one-third of it was a hall made of glass so you could see inside.
There. they were able to view dolls. The sculptures of From Birth to Death, was shown inside the glass
displays. It was an impeccable sculpture where a stitch wasnt out of place. It was created by a large
amount of concentration and focus. It wasnt just about one childs growth. The viewer could experience
and connect with this life. Over time, the possibility of human and the potential for happiness shows life is
precious. Looking at the dolls of a persons life one had a vivid experience of the creation. Family, tears,
pain and joy all naturally emulated within the dolls. Most of the visitors read the description of the work
first. To fully understand the work, background was essential. Additionally if you wanted to tell others
about the work, it would require information from the description.
- This works display was made by the worthless architect Pavo adjunct with art deputy
Gaston. This is the work of a sincere and humble artist who left no name. The hope is that you it will leave
warm and worthwhile feelings that you will remember for the rest of your life.
At the end the description there was a paper sign probably from the first viewer.
I am the man who commissioned a sculpture of my unborn daughter. Though I asked the sculptor to make
this, truthfully I didnt have much hope it would be done. I was grasping at straws when I made the
request. The commission fee was only 1 copper. The sculptor created this scul pture based on my wife and
I. I do not know what everyone will feel as they see this sculpture. But this sculpture has left a moving
impression on us. Before seeing this, I felt life could be too cruel and irrational. Thank you for spending
this moment in life with me.
Visitors saw the dolls with reverence. People naturally viewed with appreciation and gratitude.
*Ding!*
You have seen a mythical sculpture of an unknown name. Flower of art.
The work could only be called phenomenal. The Sculptor who did not reveal his name expressed his

prowess by creating this work entitled From Birth to Death.

Looking at this sculpture will show the blessings of life to the viewer.
For one day:
Health, mana, and stamina recovery rate will increase by 32%.
Health and mana + 36%.
+24 in all stats.
In addition agility and courage will have increase.
Movement speed will increase by 36%. When traveling long distances this effect is higher
From savoring the joy of life vitality + 500 permanently.
Wisdom and knowledge + 2 permanently.
In order to fully understand this work frequent and careful viewing of this sculpture is needed.
The Arts Centers first floor, second floor kept flooding visitors to the third floor. On the third floor visitors
still kept going, but on the fourth floor no one wanted to leave. There was a line of people waiting for other
people to leave. They looked at the dolls from birth, to school, to marriage, to having children, to death and
heading back to the beginning. That cannot be resorted to life, the most precious things is those hours of
happiness. Just like bright precious jewels the hours passed staring at the life. Nobody knows who started
clapping, but soon the applause was thunderous.
Darling, do you want to live here?
Delphi first suggested after looking at the sculptures of her daughter. Even if she did return to the Central
continent she had precious memories of the sculptures to cheer her up. Delphi asked concerned.
Do you like this place?
Yes, I can feel the energy from the people. And its theres adventure. The Central continent is under the
concessions of the guilds who are endlessly warring. Considering the political stability the northern
conflicts are small. The guilds are also new. People have lots of expedition, and exploration quests. The
New products and hunting grounds are overflowing, and its really is too beautiful. I think Id like to settle
down here and hunt together like we used to do.
They moved into a two-story stone house on the outskirts of the Morata district. There are m any shacks in
Morata so tenancy is high. For the first time parties of people could own a house. The first signs of moving
people threw moving parties with food for the new tenants. Everybody who carries something gets
something to eat. Houses with vistas were shockingly popular. The view was amazing even if the ceiling
popped and cracked and leaked when it rained. Owning a poor shack was amazingly romantic. Women
would come home from the Arts Center in tears.
***
Starboard!
If these conditions persist than well be hit
Slow down!
Las Phalanx had become bitterly cold. In the harsh cold, large pieces of ice floating around created a
dangerous sea.
Get your head straight. If the ship is damaged well all fall in the water and freeze to death!

Fractal, wheres that glacier?

10 second, flowing from the right.
Preparing to turn to port. As soon as the glacier is past adjust the sails to the wind.
The sailors hadnt yet run into the thousands of glaciers only by the grace of god. The natural wonders
were beautiful and dangerous at the same time. It was a dangerous voyage that had never been seen
before.
*Mooooo!*
As the rest watched the incoming icebergs and fell into a complete panic Weed and rover were sitting and
fishing comfortably.
The Arts Centers numbers of visitors are increasing exponentially.
According to Pavos report the number exceeds 25,000 visitors a day. People are even lining up at dawn
to get in.
In a sense the Arts Center is money. The construction cost for this time is significantly less. The other
painters, sculptors, and performers should also share in the profits. Nevertheless, it is needless to say that
there is a huge surplus from this. And the users in the north would all visit at least once because the
sculpture of the girls life gave permanent stat increases. The 10 gold will be a burden on the novices but
they will soon grow. And when they grow up more they will go to Art center before every time they go
hunting.
In the mean time the sewed leather armor needed by the beginners made money for the craftsman in the
process. It was a key source of income and tax trade. However, for a piece artwork you could earn BIG
money. For the first time in the history of the Versailles continent there was a revenue structure of the land
based around art. It was not even an exaggeration to call it a revolution.
The power of great art.
The names of great artists stayed in history for 1 or 2 eras. More visitors creates more works, which
creates more money. It was beautiful. Nice. Fantastic. Sublime. The sculptor profession was not poison!
Weed laughed even as the icebergs raced towards him. (T/N In this they keep calling the icebergs
glaciers. But glaciers dont float into ships)
If you have visitors visiting once a month then if you raise the price to 13 gold even more money could be
made.
HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa.
The jawbone was in extreme danger of falling off the crazily laughing skull. Gumeni and Rover seemed
normal in comparison, but none of the ghost sailors could approach the bony shoulder.
A good one sir.
The ocean is a grave to no one but you.
The ghost crew had thoughts of pushing Weed in the sea, even though he would probably think of it as
taking a bath.
Kueh, he brought the Maria all this way, Well just have to demonstrate our power.

The sea is deep. He could just slide out and go missing.

The Captain!
Captain I now offer you to the sea
The ghost crews loyalty after sailing for a long distance! But they would not soon better the far superior
lich out of fear. The Left side was hit! An iceberg plunged into the side of the ship and tore a deep gouge.
It was not part of the ghost that was underwater, but the state of the ghost ship had steadily worsened as
they went along the waterway. Hye checked the condition of the hull and then said.
Captain, we might have to suspend navigating to the destination. More and more icebergs are floating
along; its inevitable that a big iceberg will hit the ship and well immediately sink.
That an iceberg could hit was intimidating enough. But there was small and large chunks of ice floating in
the sea that continued to hit the ship thus accumulating damage. Paradoxically, the seaweed that was
stuck to them prevented more damage.
What should I do then?
The wide laughing mouth asked. With the admission fee from the Art Center, Weed felt like he was
heaven.
When the ship sinks we can just walk on the glaciers. This region is one big bowl of water. Of course
theres riding on the undead. This area is much more severe than the ice storm that erupted in Morata.
(PR: I think that Riding on the Undead means Riding on the Large Sea Monsters that Weed can raise)
For tough roads, it is better to think positive thoughts.
The icebergs are constantly coming from the sea, eventually they will have to stop.
While laughing he asked.
Well doesnt that mean that were close to land? If you look at the chart you should see that a large river
flows through the land. Well be able to get to Las Phalanx through there.
Wont it also be frozen?
Up north the glaciers are constantly growing. The cold they caught was evidence of the sea freezing. Then
of course the rivers would be frozen as well. It would be better to walk than go by boat.
Wouldnt be better to walk?
I dont know what the captains thinking.
Its not like you can sail on a frozen river.
Weeds quick decision was made with the reasoning that:
If you cannot get to Las Pheonix by sea than go by land. Even if you have to skate over the river
Go to the river.
So the ghost ship changed its route, heading for the mainland. They were busy with the increasing amount
of icebergs, but eventually they were getting the timing down to avoid the floating blocks of ice. But when

they arrived there was no frozen river to be found. Thick, white snow had piled up on the land like
mountains, but the river remain unfrozen. The temperature around the ghost ship felt much warmer for
some reason. Weed tenderly asked Rover.
Yellowy, are you thirsty?
Yellowy waited then nodded. He gave water from the warm flowing river a sniff.
Thank you, master.
Rover put his head in the offered bucket and drank.
Glug,glug,glug,glug... kya, this water taste good.
The water had a slight yellow color, but the eyes that were cast toward Weed had little resentment.
This water is safe to drink is it not. Then is it coming from Las Phalanx?
If one looked carefully at the Las Phalanx it could be seen that it was a volcanic region. The yellow color
was run off from the volcanoes.
The sulfur taste isnt too bad.
Good, now the boats water supply can be filled.
After Yellowys report Weed started ordering the water barrel to be filled. With the unfreezing river flowing
away from Las Phalanx would slow them down, but now there was no need to dodge ice, which was great.
The three navigators gathered on the bow.
Hes a monster coming to this region.
What are the levels around this region?
I dont know but nowhere near the beginner levels. From the appearances, nothing is normal.
Large bodies covered in hair with horns; the monsters were very intimidating. Wild tribes that ran around
with axes and ice weapons, crying bloody murder. Users that wanted to land here to hunt would have to be
insane. Usually the level of the monsters would be enough to turn one away, but you also had to fight the
cold.
Theres no need to fight recklessly.
Weed passed by while watching the monsters. The high quality leather obtained would help insulate much
better. He could also collect the loot, but it was better to avoid battles where it would be easy to slip on the
ice.
After riding Bingryong I couldnt fight.
After riding he caught a cold and was forcefully nursed by Seoyoon. Air combat was out.
Dont want to repeat the same mistake.
Weed focused on fishing the occasional fish and ordered the ghost ship to move on. the closer they got to
Las Phalanx , the hotter it got.. Steam puffed out and wrapped around them like a fog. It was like a natural
sauna that prevents cold and the like. When the sun shone through rainbows would occur.

Huh, billions of rainbows!

Im so thirsty.
The navigators whose strength was lacking from the effect of being frozen for a long time had a violent
thirst. They drank water to replenish the sweat that started to flow frequently. Hye was fed up with the
matter and said,
I cant take it anymore. Im exhausted from these symptoms.
For the three sailors who did not have the advantages of being undead, the heat was unbearable.
Tsk, deplorable.
Weed wrinkled his forehead at the pathetic sailors. Because the navigators were at hand, the ghost ship
was moving along pretty fast.
Well, you do enough to let us live, I dont think you're being a greedy guy.
So we can stop here?
Please let us anchor the ship in the river at least once.
The symptoms are getting worse and worse. Were exhausted.
Weed looked at the three. In the first place their bodies were streaked with sweat, and bony from the days
of keeping up with advantaged undead. The three sailors were struggling to beat the heat because of their
feeble endurance stat.
Tsk, weaklings.
(T/N HAHA one of the Translation said -TSK TSK you suck. XD.)
Weeds forehead narrowed further. The three sailors so far had been invaluable since they kept the ship
from harm.
Well, its because of you guys that weve made it this far. A little selfishness could be indulged. We can
anchor here for a little while. And you can get off
Then we can go back?
Once the ship is docked you can leave and take a look around.
I see. Captain!
The three sailors quickly docked the boat. Weed said,
You guys docked on the ice so well. Go ahead and get off to cool down.
Oh thank you very much
Hye and Fractal would get off-board, than Board Mir would join them.
Once you landed on land we were preparing to escape.
If we left it up to you we would have never been left off

The three sailors had already made their decision in their hearts. So far they have had numerous bad
things committed against them and very few pleasures on the boat. Without them, the ghost ship would
have a hard time going anywhere
Go drop dead while looking for us.
Let them suffer for it properly afterwards.
The three sailors stiffly climbed down to the icy glaciers all while praying. Once they were on the ice the
Maria sails grew wide and their ties to the land were cast off by Rover biting them. And the ghost ship
began to move away! Weed was at the captains seat turning the helm. On the voyage his sailing skills had
advanced 7 levels. Now he was at a level where he could comfortably drive the ghost ship. The normally
only fishing Captain unabashedly drove the ghost ship!
Why is the ship moving?
Oh man, Captain!
The greatly persecuted sailors did not also cry out. They were here with the crew.
He cant leave without us.
Captain this is the trail. KI hie hihi.
Away we go. We cant count the number of times you helped. Thank you.
*Sobbing*
More ghost sailors appeared and threw out dirty lines.
What the heck. Are we going to be abandoned?
But what about our lives?
The three sailors ran as if their feet were on fire. They ran alongside the ghost ship on the glaciers.
Please save us!
Please give us a ride Ill do anything that you say.!
Shouted the three iron-hard sailors. The perpetrators felt for the first time that they had become the
victims.
Weed said towards them.
Dont worry. We are not going to abandon you. Are you not sailors on my ship? Deoreol does not leave
family behind.
Do you really mean that?
Thank you, captain!
But the ship did not stop. In the end, Weed was not such a person to hold up to such pretty words.
Particularly not the one-eyed lich pirate Captain who would not hold onto unnecessary numbers.

Wait here and I will come back here at a later date.

But there are too many monsters!
Itd be safer to wait on the boat!
Weed ignored their words lightly. Because he had an ulterior motive.
When will you returnWhat!
HAHAHA we got you now! We would have tossed you in the water, but its entertaining to see that youll
never be picked up for a ride. Kueh Ha Ha!
The crew agreement had been revoked. And soon the new vice captain from the ghost crew was bending
at the waist to greet him.
Yes, captain. Ki hihihi Ill take the helm.
***
From the foggy area to the rainbow land Las Phalanx could be seen! Mountains sat spewing out smoke
and lava.
We are finally here.
Weed quickly set out to observe the area's monsters. Just a short boat ride revealed many more monsters
than the known kinds. Hairy bears roaming around with frozen white skin, leopard like rock -hard bollards
that roared unexpectedly. Chaos Warriors, wielding large axes, waiting in the shadows for their prey. Lava
spiked where the flame giants were. Their body consisting of mostly lava fire giants! Out of the land,
cracked areas spewed out steam. There, fire salamander-like demons and other monsters subject to the
firelights lived.
I seem to have a general idea. The Armenia pirates may have come up the unfreezing river.
There was no evidence of Armenia pirates in sight. Weed anchored the ghost ship and went down the rope
to check out the monsters. It was at that moment.
*Ding!*
Adventurers have arrived at Las Phalanx.
Whether the heroic adventurers live or die is a gamble. This Land that has only remained as part of the
Versailles history books has been practically forgotten. If you did not visit the goddess of earth you should
leave rather than remain in oblivion for a long time.
Benefits:
Fame +800.
During this week 2x experience, and item drop rate. The first monster slain will give the best item.
Blessings of the earth goddess of the mines.
Soft and sacred energy welled up from the ground and engulfed Weed.
Have received the blessings of the goddess of the earth.
Mana recovery rate is 40% faster.
Increase concentration and greatly reduced the probability of magic failure.
38% of the enemies attack damaged can be absorbed by the earth.
Can help reduce the enemies defense.

Has a five day duration, Ten blessing remain.

Because of undead state piety 35 permanently reduced.
The blessing of the goddess of the earth. Usually the goddess blessing are discriminating among certain
races, and were considerably weaker. From the prosperity to abundance of crops, it can also help defeat
enemy forces. In shows of display Freya is a bit on the downside. But the blessing given by the goddess of
the earth had a very long duration.
Its extremely helpful for the next five days
*Ding!*
A new route to Las Phalanx was found.
Because of pioneering Reputation +360.
All stats +12.
If the adventuring is successful + 3 to all stats.
Sailing skill proficiency has increased.
Title Unknown Ghost Captain who widens the sea.
Maximum speed +7 on open ocean stretches.
Even after traveling you did not lose hope. When unearthing new islands, ruins, and lost treasure fame
increases even further.
Kings and Nobles support your sails.
+20 charisma and leadership.
Increased probability of good things happening at sea.
Limitations:
Beginner level 5 Sailing skills or above.
Only applicable at sea
Weed, for once, was delighted by the rewards. He quickly moved his body looking among crevices.
Cave! Need to find a cave.
Obtaining a safe haven was the core of exploring and hunting.
***
The Black lion guild, Red Mercenaries chiefs, Red dragon guild, The Hammer and Anvil guild, the Pro -Am
Mercenary guild union and 89 other large prestigious held a guild meeting.
Then you all agree to the formation of the hegemonic alliance. Any against?
It was a meeting of all the important guilds masters! All the other prestigious guilds nodded their heads.
We approve.
Theres no reason for us to reject.
Hegemony alliance. All of the Versailles continents prestigious guilds trying to hedge under one fence.
Next month the official proclamation will be stated on the first. The hope is after a weeks time the
individual judgments will come forward. I will leave that up to each of you.

All the guild masters held delighted smiles. Any guild included in the hegemony alliance was primed for
supremacy and armed to kill any external threats; it was a secured timeout! The Alliance did not era se all
the hostilities between the guilds, but now most of that would be handled behind the scenes. It secured
that any guild not included in the alliance would have tough time attacking a guild or a castle. It would be
difficult for any group to survive that was not included in the hegemony alliance; to survive once the fullscale territorial expansion began. There were two or three small prestigious guilds capable of attacking
and winning over a territory, but they would almost never be able to hold on to it in the Central continent.
This alliance was far more favorable for defense, since even if they have the power to take them over
individually the result would be different the minute reinforcements arrived. Bardray and the Hermes guild
lead this Alliance guild, as the most predominant and most prestigious guild. He became the chairman of
the hegemony alliance and was given exclusive rights to the Kingdom of Haven. There were a lot of
ordinary users who came for tourism in the Versailles continent. The prestigious guilds were in a position
to take care of the exclusive rights of hunting, item trading, and commercial taxes. The raising of glass
was heard all around.
This year belong to the supremacy of the Hegemony Alliance
The Masters of the prestigious guild raised their glasses a little higher
For the Versailles continent!
For our Alliances supremacy!

Chapter 8
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
The Sculptures Heritage

Weed found a cave to hide in with little difficulty. A cave that was not artificial, but natural. It was a hole
that spewed lava when the tectonic plates collided.
If you went deep into the underground territory you could see lava flowing, emitting immense heat. Though
there were monsters like dolphins and spearfish jumping out of the lava, Weed didnt look for very long.
No, who knows if just looking at them could burn me then theres no way Id want to fight with those guys!
Golden Bird was confused and wondered why Weed was staring at him so intently.
If I were as free as a bird, it would be a convenient way to scout. After all, flying would be much easier.
Using Golden Bird as a reference, Weed created a new piece. Covered in volcanic ash; dark as night; a
creature that blended with the current environment: he made a crow.
Sculpture transformation!
Weeds body suddenly shrunk and doubled over. Feathers sprouted over his body and his mouth
transformed into a sharp beak; his beady eyes turned jet black like coal.

In this form you will not be able to use your current equipment.A small winged creature will suffer a penalty
when wearing heavy equipment.

Wearing heavy equipment has severely impacted your current agility

If you do not maintain the minimum amount of strength and agility it will be impossible to walk or fly.

The effect of sculpture transformation has lowered knowledge and wisdom to its lowest point. However,
agility has improved for quick flight

His current stats were impacted as it imitated a bird completely, all feathers and no brain.
The crows bad luck status followed him closely too. The luck stat moved into the negative range, as if it
was necessary to spread the misery around. Yes, it was sad, intrinsically the crow was known as a
precursor to misery.
Mana, stamina, and vitality -25%.
Valid until transformation is undone.

Weed wanted to test out cawing once.

Its stuck in the AH Ah Ah Ah AAH.
It was a very irritating, unpleasant noise that frightened golden bird a little, annoyed Rover, and made
Geumini wince in resignation.
Anyways, Ill just scout around for a bit.
A crow is not suited for battle. Even worse, its beak cant be used for writing, and it is unable to use any
kind of equipment.
Left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot.
Weed did a small series of steps to adapt to his new body. He sat down and stood up again, then folded
and unfolded his wings. As a small crow, there were a number of things to adapt to. After staggering
around for about 10 minutes in that awkward body, he seemed to get the hang of it.
Well, I think its time to try flying.
Weed sped up the vacant lot like a plane taking off.
*Da da da da da da da da*
Weed lifted off from the ground as he scooped up the empty air under his wings. It was unstable, but he
finally left the ground, flying as a crow. It was awkward but successful.
Digging with his wings into the air, he soared higher and higher. From his place in the sky he could pick
out firedrakes that circled around. Unfortunately, Weed was too weak to fight them.
He was great in battle, and would have easily prevailed in his human form, but as a crow he would surely
die, as his current arsenal only included a beak attack. After one strike of that move, it would all be for
naught; as he would instantly receive a counter strike. He would not be able to escape after attacking.

He adjusted his wings and changed direction. His goal was to look at the monsters formations. Almost
every monster here could be called a natural treasure.
The video on the Royal Road homepage called this area a really dangerous neighborhood. Weed did not
cry out, he slowly nodded his head back and forth, wary of his surroundings.
Since he changed to a crow, the highest points of Las Phalanx that could not be seen from ground level,
came into view. Las Phalanx wasnt an isolated island. The big and wide volcanic region, the unfreezing
river, and the other parts of the glaciers were all connected.
Between Las Phalanx and the glaciers there was a buffer zone covered with snow and some hills.
Youre either too hot or too cold.
Both sides of the border had high-level monsters. On the glacier side of the island, monsters were often
ready and willing to engage in a fight against the monsters that poured from underground on the other
side. It was an area of strife that this half hearted crow wanted to be nowhere near.
I have to find an Armenian pirate
Scouting as a raven in the nearby terrain was difficult. Hot air rose out of the mountain and the fire drake
circled the volcanoes. The landscape was a valley full of cracks and coves where lava flows. In one area
with several cracks, there was a unique old tower. A stone tower, drawing 20 meters high, was set in an
area that was relatively untouched by the volcanoes.
Whats that over there?
Weed cautiously flew to the tower. There were monsters all around the tower spires, but they didnt care
about a crow so he arrived at the entrance to the tower in safety.
At the entrance to the tower, sculptures of the monsters in Las Phalanx had been vividly created. Since
the Emperors death, the empire had disintegrated. Invasions spread across the continent and the empire
was split up falling into chaos, leaving the pieces he made scattered.
With his passion for art and beauty, any person who had a piece was reluctant to give it up. In Las
Phalanx, one could easily find all of the precious metals of the Versailles continent. Sculptors can turn
those precious metals into living metal statues. So they mostly escaped during the split of the continent.
Before Weed arrived, the only person who knew of this place was the Emperor Geihar Von Arpen. Every
sculpture was at a high level. But when they arrived at Las Phalanx even the advantages they had as
pieces of life were not enough against the monsters of the natural environment, and they lost their lives.
The tower was the legacy created by the pieces who came here. Anyone who creates sculptures would be
convinced.
The Sculptors guilds head and 13 pieces of life sculptors

You have made the great discovery The History of the Sculptor.
If you report these finding to the sculptors guild you can receive great rewards.

The reward for the Sculptors Heritage is to pick out a gift made here! A piece on the tower has engraved
writing. The name is not known; maybe it is from a very famous sculptor.
(PR Note: Someone tell me what the Sculptors Heritage is!)

Geihar Von Arpens pieces of life. Weed had made five Magnum pieces.
In the Versailles continent, there is still no better sculptor than the emperor.
The evidence was what he was touching right now. Weed admired the view for a while, then went up the
tower.
Call Death Knight
The area in front of Weed shimmered and Death Knight appeared in front of the pitch black crow.
Master, now that is a rare appearance, but it fits nicely.
It fits for now. Weed said in response to Death Knights comment.
He sent Death Knight down to the entrance of the tower. The door had been created so that it could only
be opened from the outside. There was a dangerous bell in the corner that he could ring, but he was
fearful of the monsters itd attract so he left it alon.
On each floor there were scary looking knight sculptures posed to attack. The sculptures actually seemed
like a threat. They were covered in a thick crust because of the years of accumulated dust or perhaps it
was the massive earthquakes that made the ceiling give off a fine powder. The number of monster seemed
to be huge.
Perhaps they are monsters that once lived in the past?
There were insects and sea monsters in large numbers! Each of the kingdoms soldiers, knights, and
nobles looked vividly real. At the top of the tower there was a small comfortable sculpture of a fire. Even
after a long time the bronze and gold of the sculpture was still intact, making it forever ablaze.
Numerous carvings depicted historic nobles and the like with a dreary radiance. Instead of legendary
pieces, there were numerous fine and masterpieces, while there were only 4 magnums. Whil e staring at
the historic sculptures Weeds art stat increase by a total of 189 points. Sculpture skill had increased by
8%. It was a tremendous reward.
But the people who left such great pieces might be nearby.
Unfortunately no matter how much he searched the ruins of the tower he could not find any signs of the
ones who created the sculptures inside. However he did find the bodies of 6 big pieces made of metal and
crystal displayed in one place. Weed left the tower of the sculptors inheritance and star ted to search
around Las Phalanx again.
When he investigated the other parts he found more created sculptures. However they were badly
damaged by the lava and monsters and were far from their original appearance. It was an unimaginable
scale. To find the sculptures he had to fly high to remain safe from the monsters but he could still see
sculptures all the way in the mountains in the distance.
But the way of the sculptor seems to follow down the same path theres some gold! ( He means the
better you get the larger the statue you can make)
Even the smaller sculptures would take a lot of manpower just to lift them. It was necessary of course to
get a closer look at the price of the sculptures. It takes a strong attachment to work, for mere pennies.

Through the sculptures a rough path could be picked out when they first arrived. This land seems to
stretch on forever!
The trail disappeared with the land in the distance. The third largest peak, filled with Drakes and Chaos
warriors, came into view as the crow moved through the dangerous mountains. In the mountains valley,
abandoned mines with unknown entrances supported by really old posts sat undiscovered.
Think carefully. Where would a sign of the Armenia Pirates be.
He had to find a sign of the Armenian Pirates. If he only thought about where they sailed he couldnt find
them, but it could narrow down the scope of the search.
Maybe they did not come up the unfreezing river and instead walked over by landing in the glacier
region.
Reconnaissance of the glacial boundary! Because it was so cold, frost formed on his beak and wings, but
he keep up his meticulous reconnaissance. Thanks to this he was able to distinguish traces of human
remains near the glacial area.
The place where the remains were, was barely visible thanks to the monsters that walked over them and
covered them in snow. However the places that had many footprints clearly revealed evidence of frozen
pirates!
The Armenia pirates had gone through over there. The pirates trail was hard to differe ntiate from the land
but it was clear they moved from the snow filled region.
Several skeletons were shown where the snow filled skeletons left off into Las Phalanx. Where the
Armenia skeleton bones were found there were also their last belongings. The pir ates that headed over
the seventh highest peak of Las Phalanx seemed to be mostly dead. They moved toward where the
monsters mostly stayed.
Straight from the glaciers to the monsters dens. They must have tried to reach a place somewhere
nearby.
It was a very rough scout, but Weed deemed it was impossible to approach any further. The monsters
would have shot him down. Weed flew back to the place where Geumini and Rover were. He undid the
sculpture transformation and turned back into an undead skeleton.
Geumini.
Gologologol, what did you need me for this week? You must know I believe in you the most,
right?
So what?
Even though he abandoned the sculptures for a long time intimacy had increased. Absence does make the
heart grow fonder.
Get ready for battle. Call Death Knight!
Master, Im ready to fight anytime.

Death Knight was also summoned. Geumini riding Rover escorted by Death Knight were equipped with a
wide assortment of basic equipment.
Skill check
Undead summoning intermediate 7(65%)You can make use of the undead. The amount of undead and their

skill levels is dependant on the users body.

Step 1 of Undead Summoning : Understanding 1,187

Step 2 of Undead Summoning : Understanding 450

Step 3 of Undead Summoning : Understanding 11

Corpse explosion intermediate 3(41%):Able to destroy a corpses body in a explosion. Very powerful magic
You are currently under the effect of Transfiguration.

Your skill and stats are affected by the current transformation. Based on that a penalty will be granted.
Sculptural Understanding Advance level 3 had considerable advantages. Besides various curse magic and
escort golems, production of every undead went up as well.
Okay, Undead Summoning is Intermediate level 7.
Alcohol was useless in his transformed state so this was as far as he could get for benefits. Thanks to the
sculpture transformation the majority of his skill of raising undead had improved, while his main attack
skills had greatly reduced.
I think its time to start hunting.
Weed looked at the rest of his set up before turning to Van Hawk.
I have no brother more reliable than you brother Hawk, you go first.
I get it master.
Death Knight did not say a word as he walked toward the front. Weeds hunting laws are usually different
when Death Knight comes to the forefront to fight.
Leaving everything to death knight in the front and fighting behind his back, Im not use to this fighting
style . Well, its no big deal.
One of the top things to revitalize was the attributes of the job. Producing curses from the back!
Dark Speculation!
Around Death Knights body distinctive shadows jumped out of hiding places. Access a Weapon! Diet and
Exercise! (T/N -.- hes testing out his skills on Death Knight but I have no idea why the author insist on
using these weird references)(PR: I dont get it TT^T)
The shades that jumped out of the shadows started to attack Death Knight. Deer and chubby bats that
were level 300 started to come out at the sound of the battle. Then 6 horses and 5 dogs and a whopping
23 cats came out.
Master, your command.

The darkness descends, corpse soldiers attack!

Death Knight swung his sword all over the place to prevent their approach and attack, hurling away the
ones who came close away as they railed at him. However among the common monsters there were
several uncommon:
Tairbeth
(T/N In volume twenty these creatures were called TairBeths but in translating Ive found that their called
Tair Badgers, which I think is the correct name since they never give an explanation of what it s body looks
like. I think its a flying badger type creature. Since they use their teeth and claws to attack and can spit.)
(PR Im just gonna leave this word there as a reminder then)
The TairBadger quickly glued their body to Death Knight. Their saliva had a sticky mucus like quality that
stuck to death knight like a kid playing with glue. It was toxic, and strong enough it melt the bones off your
flesh, but the potent poison was of no avail to death night.
I think their physical attack power is weak compared with their level. Their saliva can suppress Death
Knights movements. Then they attack him with attacks too fast for him to avoid. Considering Death
Knights defenses (armor) he can hold out for a while.
The TairBadger attacks were quick enough that it made it difficult to dodge, along with the movement
sealing mucus, it was too much of a burden to deal with all at once. Assassin, adventurers and explorers
have navigation skills. But no matter how much you scout you cant find out everything hidde n. For
example, the hostilities of TairBadgers. It was better to throw Death Knight out there as bait instead of
charging in like a fool. Weed pulled out the Fallen Saints staff and started summoning.
Your flesh will be made undead. Ye shall be forever stuck in my hand. Necromancers Declaration.

You have used Necromancers Declaration.

When you create undead the effect is increased by 15%

The targets physical ability will be decreased 10%

The targets mental suffering will be increased by 10%

The targets hit by Necromancer will have greater hostility towards

you
Necromancers declaration. Before a full-scale fight, use the top tier spells to increase your powers. If your
magical proficiency is high enough, then it can even increase the effect of unique techniques. Some
TairBadgers turned and attacked Weed, even when they were near death or severely weakened.The 10
TairBadgers attacked his body with spit shots, scratches and bites. Weeds bones made sounds as they
absorbed the attacks.
The fateful bitterness doesnt feel. A narrow sight! The confusion and suffering is endless. No end to the
pain! Even at dawn, just do as they do and fall in a deep tired sleep. With deep stinging in his eyes and
yawning come forth. Increase in Fatigue!
Every inch of the body is tickled. The disease of the blood occurs! The body is rotting away from the
corrupt air, spreading to anyone who drinks it in. Summon Poison mist

A huge number of subsequent curse magics were summoned continuously. Weed had summoned up to 4
instantaneous curses a minute. In order to prepare a magic curse he has to constantly recite the exact
summoning spell. But Weeds cursing did not falter for even one second.
During the battle he placed curses on the creature that attacked him and the sculptures of life fighting.
There was a delay when using curse magic. The effect of using many curses in a row lead to considerable
drop in magic concentration.
When the magic concentration drops the spell is more likely to fail, and the spells get considerable weak er.
But all the blessings and curses were still recited properly so they worked.
Due to the curses, the TairBadgers were noticeable weakened. Weed drew a long breath as one of the
TairBadgers stuck to Death Knight and died. He immediately ordered.
Corpse Explosion!
Cracks appeared all over the dead TairBadgers body then exploded in great flash of light! Parts of the
Tair Badgers body bounced all over the place. The strongest skill of the magical skills, at the top of the
necromancer class; the Corpse Explosion. The explosion happened right next to Death Knight, but he was
saved from the blast by the Tair Badgers which were stuck to his body, thus mitigating most of the
damage.
Due to continuous use magic concentration has severally dropped.
The front of Weeds eyes suddenly grew cloudy, like cataracts in adults. Even if his wisdom and
knowledge was very high for the moment he had still used too many high level spells.
Chek, chek, chek!
The TairBadgers now had a new enemy for their animosity. There were only two left on Death Knight. The
other TairBadgers flew off as they joined up and came to attack Death Knight/Weed. Due to the effects of
the curse they were noticeably slower. They bumped into each other as they flew up and down in the air.
Geumini, bow and arrows!
GoloGoloGol!
Geumini shot a bunch of arrows from the high elf bow that went straight for the target! For example (T/N I
hate when I see these words!) an African bow. The arrows are made from blessed stones and sprinkled
with holy water to produce the best results when they are released. The spirits in action are a very
beautiful sight, but the Tair Badgers had very little resistance, being just six meters from fight.
Golden Bird, you go ahead and fight too!
But the Golden bird only sat and preened its feathers. Weed had not been recognized with a measure of
acceptable intimacy so it did not help with the battle. There was a bit of golden light shining up from the
ground.
Gologol, from the earth sparks will rise.
Pillars of fire suddenly erupted from the ground. Only Guemuni who had a 100% fire resistance could exert
his full potential in the battlefield now.

However in the extreme heat a little bit of gold was melted away. Geumini, who was fully intent on saving
his lord, started to advance through the fire. But as he moved forward, the TairBadgers pierced through
the fire. The monsters in Las Pheonix have very strong fire resistance.
The TairBadgers that had been hit by the initial explosion fell to the ground wrapped in flames, but then
they casually flicked off the flames like they were annoying flies, and nonchalantly kept flying.
More than 15 of them pierced the air, flying toward their enemies. At the moment the TairBadgers arrived,
Weed pushed Geumini to the side as a diversion.
Weed swords was quite accurate, but with the excess use of magic his eyes were clouded making the
enemies hard to hit. Also most of his fencing skills had been turned into curse skills or skill to summon the
undead. The liches strength and speed in battle was considerably lower.
The TairBadgers came back! They threw their steaming gummy spit all over.

Actions are blocked.

Up to -80% movement speed.

A 95% percent increase strength is required to

move.
The TairBadgers attacked when it was physically hard to resist! They attacked vulnerable spots like the
neck; it was the worst situation. The TairBadgers spit dozens of red seeds toward Weed.

The seeds of the Dymond flower have been planted.

It would best to get rid of them as soon as possible.

The Dymonds flower plants have infected and spread throughout your
body.

The Dymonds flower plants

Dozens of red seed started to attach to Weeds body. Weed examined the attack of the TairBadgers and
didnt know how to respond.
The Dymond flowers have started to grow.
In Las Phlanax some special plants have organic attributes and are able to absorb nutrients very quickly.
Weed quickly tried to pull them off his clothes with his fingers but they stuck to his bones. The flower seed
grew in a matter of 5 or six seconds. They were sucking up Weeds life force and using it to joyously bloom
and grow roots. They were beautiful colorful flowers.
The Dymond flowers that the TairBadgers have sown have started to bloom.
Each one of the seeds turned to different colors as they bloomed; yellow, pink, blue... The petals, long and
sugary, gave off a sweet refreshing scent as they spread. Packed in a small space, they emitted light, and
soon after came an explosion!
Weeds vitality decreased. Here in Las Phalanx even if the monsters had a weak body they had a
devastating fighting style. Though the TairBadgers had weak physical attacks, they exploited the weak
points. But they did not expect the advantages of being a liche. If one exploits the advantages of being
undead then they can be number 1 even in Las Phalanx.

***
The Kingdom of Havens captain of the second fleet Drinfield! The Hermes Guilds admiral headed toward
the starting areas in the port.
On Ipia Island a ghost fleet was spotted with a Lich aboard as the captain. Chances are high that its
him.
Drinfield, the naval admiral, was covered in black with a sleek hip outfit and a feather in his hat. He gave a
sharp click with his tongue.
What kind of quest cant be done by this military, Earl!
Drinfield thought as he stroked his mustache.
He had heard about the old rumors of Weed from CoM. Nevertheless, Weeds exploits in Royal Road made
the blood boil.
But he is not a true man from the sea. From sea to sea, no matter how big, he is just another fish to fry.
No matter what kind of quest he was doing it didnt matter, Drinfield would proceed. Out of the Brent
kingdom the second fleet sailed with 37 large sailing ships to demonstrate their gall.
In Royal Road the first one to catch Weed will be me.
The column of users that followed Drinfield was about 1,200 people! The navy command was focused on
ability and growth so all the people were strong in one-to one duels as well. Every one of them were
undisputed powerhouses.
***
Golo golo golo.
Gemuni was deliberately pushed, but this just recovered any fallen intimacy.
Master cares if I live or die. He doesnt just abuse us. He would even turn into a mangled tree for me!
Weeds thought process was that the value of Gold was more valuable than the materials and ingredients
on Bingryong. ( T/N so THATs where bingyrongs been the entire time. Ingredient freezer) With that in
mind he chose to save Gumeni the moment the enemies revived.
Master hang in there! Gol golo golo.
Gumeni rushed the TairBadgers in order to save Weed.
With Death Knight there, two more Tair Badgers died. Death Knights level was much higher, but the
TairBadgers moved fast; whirling from side to side to avoid their attacks was not easy.
Most of the TairBadgers intensely attacked Weed. When he used the move corpse explosion he attracted
the most aggro. They would have continued to spit Dymond flower seeds at him, but Weed rolled on the
ground.
The fire might have doubled the TairBadgers attack but with the Goddess of the Earth blessing still active,
it did not do much damage.

After being barely scratched Weed came up brandishing his staff. The TairBadgers attacked the bones of
his shoulders and neck with viscous bites.
But Weed activated the exquisite defense skill Stone Skin. The skills that were gained and consider able
strengthened during the Heros tower. Double hard!! Bones that can cut nails. What about their teeth? (T/N
Had to double check this line)
The Tair Badgers continued to chew on the solid stone bones. The other two also locked their teeth in
Weed. Noticing this Weed said,
Im rather lucky.
Biting meant they wouldnt be shooting more flower seeds at him. Weed put his left hand or his torso
where he felt the pain.
Life drain, Mana drain.
He aimed at the fiercely biting TairBadgers. Weed raised his arms at the same time. He sucked in both the
mana and the life force from his attackers. The attack severely damages the attackers leaving them too
weak to attack properly. Even when losing so much of its health and strength, the TairBadger didnt stop
chewing. Its eyes slowly lowered as more of its life was drained by the moment.
I failed to pick up the item during the corpse explosion. But the power of death can be used like this
too. (PR Note: I think this says that the power of the death aka corpse explosion was useful? Not too sure
but then again Im just a lowly Pr TTAT)
The Tair Badgers refused to give up chewing to avenge their fallen comrades.
*EM Mo moo moo moo moo*
Suddenly Rover roared and rushed over. Weed watched at the TairBadgers received the attack en masse.
Due to the attack by Rover, several TairBadgers attacks could be avoided for a while. Weed was grasping
at them with both hands and continuing to absorb their health and mana. And also many of them had been
struck by Rover. Indeed many of them were rolling on the ground now shortly before death!
Master.
Geumini took out a blue sapphire he had been carrying.
Gem Destruction!
The gem shattered and blew out a magical wind.
Sapphire Dust!
The fine chipped sapphire dust started to blow around. The light blue wind started to attack he
TairBadgers!
Pretty solution.
Weed, Rover, and Death Knight were also swept up in the sapphire pieces. First it reflects its master
owners actions, so its behavior resembled Gumenis.

Freezing.
Vitality is reduced by 190 every second.

This rapidly reduces stamina, but has no effect if you are in undead
state.

It is impossible to move!

It is impossible to use magic!

You will not be able to use weapons.

The Geuminis magic dealt a severe blow to the TairBadgers. The TairBadgers were frozen and could not
fly and were lying on the ground! The TairBadgers had some magical resistance living in Las Phalanx but
none against ice magic. But the TairBadgers chewing on Weeds body persisted; they did not know how to
fall. Weed was also stuck under this ban.
I am this judge. If you want to participate in this battle then.
He started to grab at the clinging TairBadgers in their frozen state.
Life drain, Mana Drain!
Crazy biting! The Vitality of the Tair Badgers was on the weak side but they had high defense and
tremendous endurance. The attack from the TairBadgers persisted until they died. If not for the stone skin
absorbing most of the damage, he would have dropped a long time ago.
Even with the Stone Skin skill, it was barely tolerable to Weed; a warrior without high defenses would
never be able to endure!
Meanwhile the much weakened TairBadgers were being split between Death Knight and Geumeni. Rover
took 4 frozen ones and started kicking. The vitality of the frozen were reduced to 2 from the constant
harassment.
Due to enduring many blows, Strength and Vitality goes up by 1.
Weeds life force increased about 5%; there was an increase to a stat! In order to get this increase you
had to risk your life. Death Knight, Rover, and Geumeni got rid of the remaining 8 enemies. Weeds health
was 5% and mana 8%; he had been hit all over.
Because the Las Phlanx was too hot the freezing restriction was quickly released and then his
concentration and recovery rate went back to normal. It was a difficult first fight but it was difficult
pleasure. With a sweaty smile Weed started to perform some magic.
May you live and come back to this land. Come back to this place, a dark and corrupt land. Do not
disappear. In the law of darkness engraved to you. Undead rise!
From the ground, dead TairBadgers rose and soared. The wings were Broken and its necks were at a
strange angle but the TairBadgers were alive (well undead). They had half of their original vitality and 1/3
of their original attack and defense power. Weed wearily went by the TairBadgers with Death Knight and
turned them into undead too. By the end of the fight he had gain a whopping 25 TairBadgers. He made 3
air columns out of the undead TairBadgers.

Your sovereign prince. I gave blood and flesh so these might never die without my permission, So they
forever obey. Soul Submission!
+15% to maximum health of the undead.
They will be a little more nimble now and will obey commands with absolute certainty . Using curse magic
on the undead gave blessings. Now the real battle of the Necromancer could begin.
Weed, and Death Knight went back to the place where the Tair Badgers first pounced on them on the
shadows. And were attacked by 15 more of them. But this time the situations had changed drastically.
Fight! The enemy is upon you!
Weed fell straight back into battle. While watching the battle he poured out curses and several magical
attacks. Undead summoning casts wherever they fall, the sides are silently flipped. Death Knight was
much freer, dealing destructive power with his strong sword skills as he tears up the TairBadgers.
Geumeni was able to properly support from the ground by shooting arrows. The 25 undead Tair Badgers
fell once or twice in battle, but they produced corpses and were quickly able to be resummoned. Infinite
recovery and reproducible goods! This really did seems to be one of the top jobs. Weed fought five more
groups and gained 89 undead TairBadgers. Indirect hunting gets far less experience. But the Speed is
different. Driving two groups, he was able to split any incoming forces and hunt and track them using
organization.
I dedicate you to our glory. Form your sword with black.
After collecting some bodies He summoned several Skeleton Mages and a few skelet on knights. Now you
could say he leading an undead legion.
No time to summon the zombies as well.
After the following battle he collect the TairBadgers bodies and baked them together after a little rain. The
Zombies turned out like the cheesy kind that walked slowly, but they had acidic venom and high defense.
Using the correct undead is very important. Their bodies were even intact because they had been made
out of the best looking TairBadgers with the highest efficiency. In one night of continuous hunti ng, Weed
had an enormous increase in his undead army.
He had 89 TairBadgers, 55 Skeleton Mages, 20 skeleton Knights, 40 baked zombies, and 5 horses. It took
a certain amount of work to maintain all that undead, but the skeleton knight, mages and zombies we re a
bit easier than others because they were cheap. A Mana recovery + 10% speed ring, plus a 55% Mana
mantle (T/N I dont know what this word is. It said garage :/), plus a 20% recovery rate increase from the
bracelets; the treasure of the Nifleheim kingdom. All were worn. Plus he had the Critical blessing from the
Goddess of the Earth which added an additional 40% to his Mana. IT was definitely powerful enough to
keep up with the undead legion.
In the first day of the hunt he gained 27% experience. The next day he gained 29%. The Undead
summoning skill and the Skeletons origins were being perfectly displayed and adapted for fighting for the
first time. But in distinction Golden Bird stay far away circling from atop. The only thing that could be seen
was Weeds moving forces.
(T/N I had so much trouble with this chapter Q.Q. Its so awful. Im sorry *sobs*)

Chapter 9 : Seoyoons Arrival

The undead army legion has now increased 3 times in size. Now, I dont need to go out with nearly as
many skeletons, nor do I need as many troops.
With Weeds Lich skills, he can take advantage of every battle and create flying undead! But too much
greed could be hazardous in hunting, so he did not increase the number of his undead, even though they
were cheap. Because, increasing the number of undead would not necessarily increase the hunting speed
and their numbers were definitely not infinite. To keep a steady pace, they needed constant maintenance
and the hunting grounds needed to be navigated; wasting more time. Once the undead fell, it was time to
attack with curse magic.
Utilization of the Meiji era skeletons should increase.

You have leveled up

By hunting day and night, Weed had gained one level. However, the monsters also got stronger. The
monsters gained a 30% stat increase at night. Since he was transfigured, the benefits of moonlight
sculptor did not apply. However, the lichs magical curses and black magic had a large area effect at night,
so it wasnt that bad.
Finally level 370.
The quests and giving life to sculptures had left his level rather lacking compared to his stats. Now he
could raise his level through hunting as it was the optimal solution. But the monsters levels were very
high, and it was very hard to sneak around in the sculpture heritage since it was so bare. In Las Phalanx
massive earthquakes happened often.
Again?
Whenever there was a big quake, Weed would quickly duck into a relatively safe spot.
THakur ruka ruka ruk
The volcanic ground shook, shaking everything off balance. TairBadgers, Bollards, and Chaos Warriors
rushed out of their hiding places. Drakes flew all over the place avoiding the blow out from the n earby
earthquake. Aerial and ground creatures all in unison ran around. It was a great and terrible sight. A great
mole-like creature popped its head out of the ground, froze, then ran away. The creatures were quickly
falling into a deeper panic. The tension was rising.
Geuminyi said,
Gol gol go, the heat is rising. The origin is hot.
Thats not it.
The lava was being excavated from under the mountains.

That is surelyThe lava welling up in reverse and the black smoke pouring out of the nearby north
mountain range....Kuah. No way.
Volcanic Eruptions!
The Versailles continent pageantry(display)! After the icy storm comes volcanic explosions! The fireballs
fell down here and there. Large rocks melting, crushing and burning monsters.
Stand down! Scatter!
Giving orders, Weed lead the undead legion towards the river. As the volcanoes erupted, they sent tons of
flaming rocks, that felt like comets, to destroy the area around them. It looked like the end of the world and
it was such a lovely sight to see.
The volcanic lava mightily soared in upside down streams in the air. Massive rocks matching the top area
of the volcanoes collapsed in ghastly balls of summer flames. It was a scary sight, enough to make one
dizzy. Jets of steam came out of the ground and split the stiff land. From the cracks, streams of lava
flowed. Weed and the undead hastily ran to the river.
More than anything, dying by a fireball would just be too unfair. I cant let that happen. Seeing this from
afar though, I think I should eat some roasted sweet potatoes.
He watched the volcanic eruptions while thinking about baked sweet potatoes. For 2 hours the
earthquakes and volcanoes continued its blast and spurt. He could not escape quick enough and several
zombies and undead got destroyed reaching a total number of 65 survivors. After the earths movement
was stable and the lava flowing on the ground had become black and hard, Weed felt safe enough to
venture out from behind the rocks he had been hiding behind by the river. The undead, Geumi nyi, and
Rover were all looking very shabby, due to the volcanic eruption and being covered in soot.
Seeing such a display on the Versailles Continent, I have no luck.
Picking a place that had such famous scenery and seeing a once in a lifetime spectacle , is being blamed
on bad luck! Weed dragged out 800 objects that might be undead. By listening to the log system, he knew
that several undead were completely destroyed even with the certain amount of pre -inserted mana he
injected. Under a shadow, or hidden in a coffin or in a grave his undead were waiting. Due to the
maintenance of the undead, a third of his mana was consumed.
The blessing period lasts twelve more days. If I can gain three more levels than it should be more than
enough to increase the undead armies efficiency.
That day, the hunting speed doubled and he filled his experience bar by an additional 39%. Because of the
blessing of the Goddess of the Earth, he begrudged eating and sleeping preferring to hunt instead.
TairBadgers had a salty taste when unprepared. Groups with level 300 lurked in the shadows that could be
hunted in large quantities. When TairBadgers died, they gave gems and rare magic items. When he got a
bunch of little gems he could make a piece of jewelry that many people would pay lots of money for.
I wonder what I can pick up from Bollards.
He greedily thought about hunting high level Bollards while calculating the risk. If he were to die he may be
denied the option to revive since he was already undead and he would lose the blessing of the earth.
TairBadgers are lower on the food chain. The next step would be Bollards.

Yet there were many high level monsters in Las Phalanx that he had not attacked yet. In addition to the
creatures needing high level attacks, the terrain was also difficult to hunt in. Considering that the bottom of
the food chain was the Bollards, it was gonna get tough soon. But Weed had enough confidence that using
the TairBadgers would be enough to hunt them. Weed temporarily increased the undead army legi on by
40%. Due to this, he was using too much mana and Weed couldnt sustain it for extended periods of time
but it was great for dealing a great deal of damage.
Ah, Im so proud of my undead army legion. Lets go look for Bollards to hunt. Trample them when you
see then. I will make more colleagues for us. ATTACK!
Hiding behind a rock he gave instructions. The undead stampeded toward the Bollards. The Panther like
creatures nimbly ran past huge flame columns. Changed to undead, the TairBadgers had a much lower fire
resistance but they still easily clung to the Bollards. Weed looked as the Bollard jumped about and shook
the zombies into the flames leaving burned chunks of meat.
This fight right now. The Bollards are just addicted to burning the zombies."
This shield!
This arrow.
Air Blaster.
(The translation literally say this. Guessing that this is the actual translation and not some cool buff name)
More than 100 skeleton mages cast their magic spells at once adding various buffs. The TairBadgers
clung to the Bollards for all they're worth. Thanks to that, the skeleton knights with swords could attack.
Weed used his Lions Roar.
Fight! You are undead! Prove that you are the definition of loss to this land! Show your full power to the
armed forces of this world. Attack those weak bastards!
Bollards are strong and fast. However the skeleton mages had infinite magic attacks! More than enough,
strength and power. Even more so than Weeds 480 skeleton knights and others; 900 in all. The Bollards
that they killed were made into undead. Compared to when they were alive their balance was much worse
and four died right off the bat in the next fight.

You have learned valuable experience

(funny alternate TL lines again- are you trying to earn experience points?. -Gain and take of experience
points is an understanding. you are the experience gaining master)

Skill proficiency of Necromancer has improved

You have obtained grade 1 sewing material leather.

I lost quite a number of my undead army. But I gained 1.6% exp. And Bollard leather!
Continuous Bollard hunting was difficult. Weed increased the number of dead while the rest were out
tracking them. When they found some Bollards, they took them down. The undead level of a Bollards
corpse had a much better quality. They had higher vitality and strength stats. After turning undead only the
fire attribute was lacking.

Undead summoning skills Intermediate level 8

The ability to summon corpses has increased. You are now able to handle higher quality bodies.

Step 1 Understanding Undead Summoning 1,219.

Step 2 Understanding Undead Summoning 461

Step 3 Understanding Undead Summoning 17

Step 4 Understanding Undead Summoning 6

Undeads maximum health and damage increases.
The amount of Mana consumed in maintaining the undead is slightly reduced.
The effect of increasing Understanding Undead summoning was acquiring a number of new skills.
Step 4 undead Summoning spells were deadly! Producing the haunting bodies of souls of warriors. They
should bring excellent fighting skills and at the same time create fear. They were even scary to summon
with the strength cap of the undead completely removed. The top skills of the Necromancer were much
more difficult to perform than other magic related skills such as purifica tion.
Black magic and curse magic, undead summoning aside, only increase in small increments, hardly gaining
anything.
The top 4 skills of Undead Summoning are the same. Perhaps when I turn back into a human they will
increase in strength?
To a certain degree, there must have been some penalties but the level up was not too bad. However, he
would lose the undead advantage of having unlimited stamina.
Fight! Kill! Dispose of everything at once!
The undead had increased and now included TairBadgers, undead horsemen and Bollards all occupying
the same space! The blessing of the Goddess of the Earth made it possible to hunt to level 373. Having
the blessing for such a long time, there was no time to rest even for 1 or 2 days. He only concentrated on
hunting. Weed took a break to compare his results and focus on the new tracking positions.
This is a rare hunting ground.
In Las Phalanx the region around the river had many experience and items but it was only skin deep. By
networking he could work with maximum efficiency.
Orders from the master. Annihilate your enemies.
Death Knight Van Hawk was conducting a group of 30 Bollards! Because of a lack of the right magical
ingredients a significantly massive Golem could not be created.

Raw black ore obtained

Fix obtained

Acquired 10 leather TairBadgers wings

Obtained the floral brush, Ripper
Acquired 10 dwarf Bollard leather pants
Obtaining several rare items.
Identify!

Dwarf Bollard leather pants:Durability 65/70Defense power 58

Somebody who came to Las Phalanx and hunted Bollards decided to make leather pants. Made by dwarfs
meticulous hands.
Options: 28% fire resistance.
Increase in hostility of Bollards
While exploring the area he occasional discovered the traces of carvings.
Identify!

Broken sculpture:Durability 3/25Lava has melted down part of this sculpture. However some of Las Phalanx
was made in the process. Knowing the original shape of the piece is impossible. A very small part is still intact
but even the roughest guess can not pinpoint who created it.
Artistic value : 2
Special options: recovery is impossible
There were many sculptures around Las Phlanax that were impossible to pick up and were too damaged.
But still they were created with someones heart and soul!
This can't even be sold as japtem!
Weed left the broken sculpture just as he saw them.
***
Seoyoon listened to the animal and like clients they gave her problems to solve.
and this is required. Also can you get a little herbs? I have an appointment to keep with some friends
but I should be able to get you some red flower. The red flowers help with child prevention right? Ill have
to wander around a bit, but once I smell it Im sure I cant miss it.
Every night she hears a strange wind. Please check out the reason.
The small and cute animals asked for resources.
In exchange, I will tell you the location of the flowers. You will have the location of flowers that humans
crave.
I would like help in recovering of a wound.
Is there a water drinking fountain for cats?
The animals were very informed.

Keep in mind that several polar fleece foxes have passed this way. Ill let you know of a safer forest.
The forest jobs were much easier to take great strides when the proper knowledge was used. The quest
rewards were also quite good as well. Animals who live in the forest and mountain were familiar with those
areas as well. They also knew the locations of mines, monsters, rare habitats, and hidden treasures that
were not directly available. Although Seoyoon did not talk back directly the y understood her meaning and
they had conversations. She increased the intimacy with the animals by stroking them. The Quest rewards
of the fox furs and the cat fountain were led to something very curious.
-And beyond at the end of mothers territory. There is a dungeon that has a door, which was created by the
fairies, that crosses dimension.
-Could you really go anywhere you wish just by passing through the entrance way? This fairy door was
very astonishing.
It can only be used in a two month period. Mother knows that this is fact, if youre curious. Is this a good
reward? I heard that man always wanted that type of thing. Money is usually what humans are rewarded
with.
-Thats not always necessary, what you gave me will come in handy.
Seoyoon decided to go to the dungeon.
This smells dangerous but I think ll be okay.
With the help of Tori, Seoyoon found the fairy door. The door that was opened for just two months was
reached with success! While the door was opening, Seoyoon recalled where she wanted to g o,
Weed, I want to go to where Weeds place is.
***
Kill everything! All the successful people in the world are bad guys. TairBadgers! Sweep them away!
Weed lead the undead legion, dedicated to hunting. Weed was restricted to fighting what was next on the
food chain ladder, but he had TairBadgers and Bollards so he had no complaints. By using a connecting
network for continuous tracking, his skill proficiency and experience were rising. Geuminyi, Rover, and
Death Knight Van Hawk were hunting and tracking while trying to avoid the earthquakes and volcanic
eruptions.
Although its difficult., its worth the risk.
For now, this was the optimal time for hunting on the present hunting ground because of the Goddess of
the Earths blessing made traveling through the hunting grounds easier.
Unfortunately sculpturing, cooking, blacksmithing, and sewing are too difficult to advance at this point.
The undead dont eat food and sculpture effects arent applied. You must buy a good weapon for a zombie
to upgrade it.
He used the cheapest undead magic with the highest volume. He couldnt worry about a low level soldier
losing weapons.
I cannot create clothes that has flame resistance, itll just be filled with holes.

The materials from Las Phalanx were piling up, but he could not access them yet. Weeds assets are his
high stats and various productions skill. Yes, the Necromancer stood at the top of the magic class. You
can play with undead and make military colleagues, but you cant take advantage of the materi als! It did
not help that he didnt even have the dexterity to use a hunting bow to command the battle. In addition to
commanding the battle it is s important to know the additional effects. Weed pondered new methods to
have better efficiency.
Sculpture! A sculpture that won't be lost to the lava.
Light sculptures were made in the air and were sculptures.
But if other creatures are curious about it they might come up and destroy it.
A gathering of monsters! He did not want that. Then he would make a sculpture that he could transform
himself into. Weed enjoyed the sculptures makeover effect skills! Leveraging the synergetic effect of the
sculpture he could take on even more advantages.
The materials.
What was around here? No trees or stone. The ground was full of holes and is open for bone cancer with
the rocks hence they would have low vitality.
Las Phalanx had many materials, that fell to the ground, that could be used for modification.
Identify!
Identify!

Little rock crystal : Hardness 15/15

Picked up on a Las Phalanx mountain.
A little transparent. A kind of jewel that fetches a high price but is not that expensive.
Several types of magic weapons, accessories or sculptures can be processed with it.
Can amplify mana boosts effect
Material grade: 2
Options: low grade enchantments can be sealed in for a day.
Its too difficult to give up the liche race so Ill just make a new skeleton
Whole body modifications with the material.
This material is almost invisible.
Even it was only a little dark ,which was good, it could catch the light and refract it making it hard for
monster to find him.. It would be hard to pinpoint the curse and attack magic and make it so the hostilities
were not increased toward him. This was very valuable for necromancers since they are extremely weak at
close combat.
Now I can add many magical modifications. Nows the time to take advantage of the strength and stamina
of the undead and provide this skull with lots of concentrated magic.

He made over 450 modifications. Because it was impossible to create the piece all at once he carved each
bone and put them together. He created an assembly of bones.
Quite a tricky thing, but thats okay when I have the extra mana for hunting by using intermediate
carving.
He seemed to find other utilizations for the crystal.
From the blacksmithing and sewing production perspective there are many uses.
Created in a blacksmith shop, weapons would have high defense or other desirable options. There was
also many other production of technologies that could be developed for the crystal
If you change the characteristics in the blacksmith shop it could be made to be used as an instrument.
Due to Weeds high sculpting art stat he could make use of an instrument. Although his songs were the
worst his harp performance was considerable. He looked at the trees and listened to the metal, looking for
things to create an instrument with. The tendons of the monsters used for strings. For battle purposes you
only need high defensive and offensive things so creating a weapons with this in mind is mainly a
blacksmiths job. But with the revolution of musical instruments, anything was possible. As a high level
blacksmith himself, once a senior competitor appeared among the competition, his eyesight becam e
narrowed. But Weeds art stat was too low, practically absent, alas Weeds life was too difficult.
Getting the materials would be a waste, but looking at the long term, its more sensible to increase my
drawing and sewing skills while I still can later.
Weeds herbology and bandage skill were in the advance stage along with his cooking which was at
advance level 2. The right plants and herbs could be used as things to write on and dyes for clothes. It
could even the increase the characteristics. Fortunately, the Versailles continent has lots of plant materials
that could come in handy later. Almost nothing was useless as plants could be dried and sold later for
money, but that is not the reason they should be kept.
No matter where you go or what you do, while searching for materials on the Versailles continent there
are endless possibilities.
Weed was modifying the bones with the hunt in mind. If you look at the bone,s it was not hard to create
them one by one. In the meantime the liches foundation came forth. A ghostly skeleton dismembered and
separate came to life.
Fixing them so they fit exactly to the size and proportion, can be a little tricky.
Looking at the body modifications he measured the bones to himself.
Perhaps a few more centimeters is key? No. The key is to look bigger and more fit, not be taller. I have to
stick to the current body state and make as much amends as possible.
While creating, one has to have a nice head for knowledge and wisdom stat.
Should I experiment more with the sculpture shapeshifter skill? A ten times bigger head is not likely to be
as good as a vaguely smart looking skull.
Having a very large head, for more knowledge. A favorite!
A supersized head skeleton and frame modifications.

Unfortunately the biggest Weed could make the modifications to was only 1.5 times larger than the current
one. Considering the proportions of the human body, it could easily be quite large.
An 8 foot tall man wouldnt necessarily be smarter... Guess I'll have to do without.
The big headed skull was sculpted without a hitch. The hands that now sweeps away the shavings now
has much experience with the material. Conversion and conception of imagination was essential to the
creation of culture and art.
Go and play!
Adapting and sculpting the bones in the ribs, spines, pelvis, torso, arms, shoulder, and head. The teeth
also had to be revised. The molars for the head had to be 1.5 times bigger.
Ttring!
The name of the sculpture is..
Modified liche!
Is this what you want to name the sculpture?
Yes

-A Masterpiece! The Modified liche is complete!!

The modification and clean workmanship are rare manifestations in sculptures. The first of this kind can be added to his
Art Center.With driving experience from his heroic efforts he has created a modified liche. However the process isnt just
amazing. To adventurers, there is a lot of unique artistic feeling. There were similar liches made in the past but they were
prone to failure. Since it is an uncomfortable appearance to reach, having not a lot of beauty and luxurious appearance, it
is hard to make! However the artistic sensitivity is still low, because there is already a shape of this sculpture made. There
should be no more of this made in the world.
Artistic value: 219
Special options: Increases vitality and mana recovery rate by 16% for those who see it during the day.
+ 42 wisdom
+10 agility
Decrease of attack by 130
Magic chanting is + 8% faster
Undead advantage + 4%

Does not overlap with other sculptors

Number of masterpieces completed: 87

Handicraft skill proficiency is improved

+15 fame
+1 Wisdom
The head had different proportions. The rest of the piece looked very similar to Weeds one eyed liche
pieces but the sculpture skill did not match. The one eyed liche was making an artistic s culpture and also
had daytime states.
The level of proficiency of the skill of dexterity only rose a little.

But Weed was prepared.

Sculpture Shapeshift.

Body turns into the piece

Weeds bones became transparent. And his head was rapidly growing large r in the process. The bones
gave off a pale violet clear colored hue. On the other side it appeared transparent, but the shape of a
mysterious skeleton remains.

The effects of knowledge and wisdom have increased slightly due to the effect of transfiguration.
+15% health and mana
Understanding of advance sculpture is at level 3 so you are not fully transformed into a liche.
Mana and life drain absorption and efficiency rate went up by 10%Understanding of sculptures has been
increased due to engraving a bigger sculpture and transforming.
Hueg hueg hue
With the revision of the crystal skull created, Weed smiled in satisfaction. On the hilly terrain he could now
drive a drove of undead! The one eyed liches proficiency, could only handle three legions at the s ame
time, but now more could be summoned.
Death knight!
Zombies, that burn a huge amount of mana can now be sent to the forefront. The TairBadgers and
Bollards hunting speed went up.
***
Shuffling through the door made by the fairies, Seoyoon arrived at her selected location Las Phalanx.
Hot. And thirsty.
Spilling lava came from the top of the mountain. Scattered all around were broken sculptures like a
cemetery.
Where am I?
Seoyoon look around for Weed but he couldnt be found anywhere in the nearby vicinity. A nasty trick by
the elves, she was dropped close to her target and she was still considerably far away.
Its hot and theres a strong smell of blood in this country.
Tori picked his way forward.
Theres a monster hiding here, I am going to take the initiative.
He headed toward the dark shadows cast by several rocks. Tori of the vampire clan can smell the enemy
blood. Hiding is useless! Tori and his rebuilt vampire clan forced a fight.
The taste is not much!
Tori and the vampires fought the shade with high defenses. With support of the magic fire items, Seoyoon
pulled out her sword and began to hunt the monsters. Monster with strong blood when drunk tasted like

snake fish pie! Tori, Seoyoon, and the vampire clan were at their max potential fo r growth. So with all of
them there, hunting a Bollard came off without a hitch! Seoyoon with her high level damage, was able to
beat it down with Tori.
This is dangerous.
Without the help of the clan to help heal, Seoyoon wouldnt go after anything that came up. But Seoyoon
wanted to immediately search for Weed. A fragile existence like Weed definitely would be troubled to
reach his goal in Las Phalanx.

Chapter 10
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Limits of the Necromancer

Lee-Hyun thought as he prepared breakfast and cleaned the house,

Whats the value of a university graduation certificate? People wanted a graduation certifica te as if it was
absolutely necessary in order to get a job.
The life of getting a job at a huge company, getting paid every month, getting bonus every holiday, and
getting an end-of-year bonus! Is this not the life of a businessman Lee-Hyun cries for?!
Dating, buying a car under monthly installment payments, going on a trip over summer vacation through the
crowded highway too.
The value of a university graduation certificate was limitless. However, not everyone who gets a good job at
a good company has it because they have the certificate.
I have to have a high grade and be good at foreign languages. I also have to have a few licenses in order
to be in a more advantageous position than others. Ill have to run some internship too! He could only sigh
more as he continued to think.

He was older than others, and to add on, he dropped high school and took Gum -Jung-Go-Si, so he cant
expect to live in normal ways like others.
To think attending a university would be this painful.
The certificate was more likely to become useless then helpful, besides being a nice wall decoration.
It was when Lee-Hyun picked up a camcorder, a few necessary notes and headed out.
He saw Seo-Yoon standing in front of the door.

Because summer vacation just ended, the weather was still hot.
She who wore casually with jeans and white T-shirts, felt strange. Compared to her blinding beauty, the
clothes she wore were absolutely normal, and she looked even more innocent and beautiful.
When wearing a party dress she as pretty as a goddess, and even when wearing casual clothes, she still
attracts attention.
Her beauty was on the level of shining even when wearing any type of clothes! Lee -Hyun brusquely talked
to her.
Going to walk to university with me?
Seo-Yoon lightly nodded.
She put in a bit of effort by going to Lee-Hyuns house solely for the reason that she wanted to go to the
university with him.
Lee-Hyun replied bitterly.
Fine, do whatever you want.
He bloomed his imagination of having a snail bride.
(TN: There's a Korean folk story where a snail transforms into a human at nights and do all house chores
for the farmer who treated it/her nicely.)

A innocent and kind girl who cooks for Lee-Hyun in secret out of love! But, when he looks at Seo-Yoon, he
couldnt help but have his dream be shattered.
She mustve cooked for me without much meaning.
I cooked for her at times, so she must be doing this to pay back for what she received.
Lee-Hyun couldve waited for the bus at the bus station with Seo-Yoon and walked to the university, but
after he started to hunt at Las Phalanx, he decided to ride on the bus to save time. The undead who have
their mana supply cut from their necromancers weaken and turn back into a corpse or crumble away.
To hunt longer and save at least one more undead, riding the bus was necessary.
L-Loo-Look at that girl!
So beautiful. Ive never seen a girl as beautiful as her.
When he was with Seo-Yoon, people who came to watch, crowded so much to the point that the road gets
blocked.
Lee-Hyun got used to such attention, so he only felt uncomfortable.
Therere too many shortcomings going to university with you. Too many people come to watch you.
Upon hearing that, Seo-Yoon wore a cap and a mask. After that, people let out disappointing sighs and
went about their ways.

Soon, the bus they were waiting for arrived.

Lee-Hyun used his bus card and moved to go to an empty seat, but Seo -Yoon only stood still.
What? Dont you have a transportation card? Seo-Yoon nodded.
When would she ever get another chance to ride a bus? Since it was her first time riding a bus, she didnt
have a transportation card. She only now learned that she needed to use the card to ride the bus.
Seo-Yoon wrote on a paper and showed it to him.
Its my first time riding a bus, you see...
Lee-Hyun paid for hers as well and they sat together at empty seats.
Erm
Next time, you have to carry around a transportation card, ok? If you have it, you can ride on a bus and you
can ride on subways too.
Lee-Hyun sincerely advised her.
Upon hearing that, Seo-Yoon opened up her wallet thinking, maybe.
An unbelievable amount of cash and three credit cards. Black premium, diamond, and platinum cards!
Annual fee alone is over 1000000 won for the cards, so of course they had a transportation card option
amongst their many benefits that they had.
When Seo-yoon showed him those cards, Lee Hyun shook out of rage.
I got done in. Her cruelty of making him pay for the bus and showing him her transportation cards
afterward! No one but Seo-Yoon could do such a dreadful thing.
It was about when they arrived at the university and Lee Hyun was headed to the lecture room to take his
first class. Seo-Yoon followed him.
What? Did you sign up for capsule engineering? Seo-Yoon only nodded twice. They took a 3 hours long
lecture together, and shared a lunch box together in a grassy quad under warm sunlight.
Seo-Yoon followed him when he headed to listen to his next lecture.
By any chance, did you also sign up for social structure theory in virtual reality? She nodded again . SeoYoon picked out the lectures Lee Hyun took and signed up for them only.
Hyung, its been long.
Hello Oppa! Back Soon-Jo, Lee Yoo-Jung, Min So-Ra, and Choi Sang-Joon also signed up for social class
theory in virtual reality, so they could meet in the lecture room.
After the lecture was over, all students gathered in the great lecture room.
As I have promised, we will check your assignments today.
Lee-Hyun sat at the front line in the lecture room with over 300 students.

Its hard to give an F to a student who always sits at a front seat. The seat to get the professors favor!
Lee-Hyun, Seo-Yoon and 12 other students sat at the very front.
Then, please come up one by one starting from the left.
Professor Joo Jong-Hoon played the students camcorders in order.
The camcorder played a scene with a sunny sky and blue sea with parents and nieces laughing.
Family trip at a resort Mustve been fun.

The professor gave short comments as he checked the videos.

You worked hard at voluntary works. Mustve felt proud.
Watching a play at a theatre Good for cultural experience.
It seems like the students spent their vacation very fulfillingly. Well, at least for recording. And, it was Seo Yoons turn.
When it showed Seo-Yoons vacation life, the students ability to focus boosted up more than ever.
Bright sunlight came through the window.
Seo-Yoon was sleeping on a bed with a quilt on, but soon raised, rubbing her eyes.
She did not have her make-up on, but with her perfect beauty, not even a hint of sleep layed on her face.
Woof woff! a dog that barked with enthusiasm, ran to her arms. The scene of Seo -Yoon patting the dog
while holding it in her arms played on the screen.
Perked ears, quick legs, and a frivolously shaking tail. The dog seemed famili ar.

It was Momn Boshin, the one Lee Hyun gave her.

Seo-Yoon held a towel on one hand and went into the bathroom. She just took a moment to wash her face,
but her face shone as if a halo was behind her! Since nothing special happened over the vacation, she
decided to just record her daily life and asked her nurse to film for her.
Seo-Yoon got up in the morning to cook. She took out ingredients to make omelet rice and chicken salad.
She brushed her soft hair that came down onto her beautiful shoulders aside and started to cut ingredients.
All scenes were like CF.
The food displaced on the dishes were decorated beautifully like the ones from a very high -class
restaurants.
Omelet rice, salad, and an orange juice that were placed very neatly on the white table! She ate with the
nurse who was filming for her.
Lee Hyun thought,

Why do you cook so tiresomely so early in the morning? Just how much more delicious did you want to
eat? If it wasnt for his sister, he just ate simply.
Seo-Yoons cooking got better as she made lunches for Lee Hyun, but no one noticed it.
Boshin also ate below the table, and she started to wash dishes after finishing her meal.
Someone amongst the students let out an exclamation of Wow! as he watched her wipe a drop of water
that splashed onto her forehead as she washed dishes.
It wouldnt be a waste to make a movie from Seo-Yoon waking up, washing her face, cooking, and eating
meals. But, Lee Hyun thought differently.
She only needed half of the detergent that she used She splashes too much water as she washes her
dishes. After finishing washing the dishes, she sat on a rocking chair and opened a book.
The title of the book she was reading was Art Museum Envoy Diary.
Its a book that lets you study about art pieces and artists as you take a glimpse at art museums all over the
world.
While the other students thought as expected from Seo-Yoon, Lee Hyun, again thought differently.
Its all just faking. He thought she was overacting with a camera in front of her! After reading a book , she
got into a capsule, played Royal Road, took a walk in a garden, showered, and headed to the bed.
As she lied on her bed, covering herself with a quilt, with the light turned off, the video ended after giving a
bit of silent space at the end.

The professor said,

It was a brilliant art piece that described your daily life in a beautiful way.
That was something that gave Lee Hyun great shock.
He went through hell of going to Africa and Europe to record, but to think Seo -Yoon would be praised for
just filming her normal daily life!
Next.
Lee Hyun handed the assistant his video camera with a disappointed face.
They just saw Seo-Yoons so no one really looked forward to seeing Lee Hyuns video.
Actually, its not an overstatement to say that most students only wanted to see Seo-Yoons.
The travel across Egypt, Africa, and Europe!
Crossing the desert on a four-wheel drive jeep, skydiving on an airplane and a hotel, an autobike, a motor
boat, deep sea adventure, and even extreme sports! The Professor commented long after finishing the
video.

As professors give out assignments, there is a range to the expectation.

But, I never thought there would be a student who would experience such a special vacation!
If I had not given out such an assignment, we would not know about this student, would we? Please give a
round of applause to Lee Hyun who experienced such a special travel that no one else couldve done!
Some students even trembled.
As expected from Princess Knight.
He was amazing at the MT too, you know.
Lee Hyun was not happy as he got the applause.
Because he wouldve been happier if he could have a normal life like quietly eating at home, feeding
animals he raises at the backyard, training at the DoJang, and going into the capsule to hunt.
Seo-Yoon was looking at him with eyes of envy and amazement.

Lee Hyun wasnt so happy to be envied by her. Ill spend my winter vacation at home at any cost. Theres
no way another assignment like this will be given, and if there is, Ill just make a snowman. If I need more
things to film, I guess I can just have a snow fight with the neighbors kids. Lee Hyun was promising himself
to spend his winter vacation only at home.
Other students recordings were mostly simple and uninteresting, so Lee Hyun nodded off an d ended up
sleeping.
Seo-Yoon also was thinking rather than watching. She wanted to travel afar over the winter vacation.
If she could go on a trip with a friend she can trust and rely on, she thought it would be very nice.
***

Ghost ships? If youre asking about the ship a skeletal captain directs, I am not sure. I think it was going
Northeast
He bought a lot of dried fishes from here.
He also bought lot of dried apples at a very cheap price. He haggled over prices with amazing skill.
The 2nd warship of Kingdom Haven that arrived at Iiffia Island had sent out trackers to gather information.
Since the ship carried over 230 users alone, gathering information did not take long.
Therere not many places he can go to, northeast from here If he heads n ortheast after coming out
from Neria Sea, hell be headed into a far sea.
He can go to the southern place after going around the east of Versa Continue, but if that were the case, it
would be better to just go through Neria Sea canal.
Is he trying to hunt for monsters after arriving at the island? Or is he just doing a quest related to sea
travel? He did not understand his intent, but Drinfeld decided to chase after the ghost ship for now.

After going off into the Northeastern Sea, he himself asked sea c reatures and birds for the direction the
ghost ship went.
And, they arrived at the Planetis Port after chasing after the trace of the ghost ship.
A hidden port at such a place as expected of Weed. All ships, full speed towards the north! The
warships of Haven Kingdom all set sail.
It was a grand view to see each ships set 16 sails.
Colossal war ships headed out to sea, riding on the wind.
Trace the ghost ship! They followed the trace of the ghost ship and headed north of the sea.
The most famous pirate on the sea, Griffith! Over 50 mid-sized sailboats and galleons that he directed were
gathered on the Platis Sea.
Pirates must have enough bravery to fight until death even when armies come, and information gathering
must be done fast.
They tracked the ships of Haven Kingdom the moment they left their area. So, the admiral of the Haven
Kingdom navy has come out himself, huh.

Griffith and his pirates only needed to follow after the Haven Kingdoms ships without much effort.
So, they looked for even us to hunt down Weed, unsatisfied with only Haven Kingdoms navy, huh? Now,
now. I cannot let them have our prey with our pride as pirates on the line. Lets go, to hunt the legend of this
continent! Upon hearing Griffiths words, the pirates yelled loudly.
Pirates fell behind compared to the navy in supplies and equipments. However, they could cover for their
lacking power with their numbers.
Through pirates secretive information exchange, the man of sea on the Neria Sea gathered under Griffiths
order.
This was a huge gathering for pirates that may happen only once or twice in a year.
***

Weed hunted at an amazing place commanding undead armies, but there were limits to mobilizing for the
quest.
Because undead armies are basically cheap and weak, lots of sacrifices were required whenever fighting
against Bollards.

Not easy to explore.

Undead armies unconditionally get hostile reactions from monsters.

Because of that, he had to fight without rest.
Now, he even summoned 40 Death Knights.
It was the biggest undead army Weed could make with his level, mana recovery rate, and necromancer
skill.
Even so, 30 to 50 undead died whenever fighting against Bollards.
For now, we have to head to the 7th peak where the Armenia pirates headed to. But, well have to fight at
least 20 times against Bollards... Whenever fighting against Bollards, the number of undead reduces
tremendously.
Mostly low-level undead dies, but if the number of low-level undead get too low, even Death Knights will die.
Cant help, but to keep on moving as we fight against Tairbeth.
At where 4 Bollards are gathered, AOE curse magic is casted, Death Knights attack, and skeleton mages
shootout magic.
A bunch of ghouls and zombies charged forward, and Deer that was undead-ized to the Bollards! Due to
huge attack by undead army, battles were lead to victories, but 23 undead crumbled from burning, never to
be summoned again.
Because they fought against Bollard after Bollard, at least 100 undead were unable to be re -summoned.
At this rate, itll be troublesome.
Weed moved to hunt Tairbeths, but the closer he went to the 7th peak, the number of Bollards increased
and now, at least 5 or 6 of them roamed around together.
To add on, based on what he observed when he turned into a crow, even if he passes t hrough Bollards,
Warriors of Chaos will appear.
Cant be helped. Ill think about it later, and use all that I can for now.
Weed took out his last card, Mirror of Eternal Rest.
Its an item related to the Matallost religion; it allows an undead to posses s high vitality, mana, and strength.
Theres only 3 left for the durability, so Ill have to use it really carefully and give it back before it
breaks.
As soon as he took out the Mirror of Eternal Rest, black and blue energy flowed through Weed.

Ding!
- A hideous Lich uses the Mirror of Eternal Rest
The raised undeads vitality increases by 25%.
Mobility increases by 38%.
Theyll use various methods to move. For example, crawling on four feet or jumping off of a wall.

Theyll possess deadly poisons.

Resistance increases.
Instinct becomes sharpened.
The undead that dug and hid inside the earth will be able to endure for longer period of time even without
necromancer's mana supply.
You can use level 5 undead summoning skill.
You can summon a group of witches that will obey a necromancer.
Necromancer skill effect increases by 55%.
Able to use special skills.
Grim grave, Ghost Cry in Mid of Night, Acid Breath, Self Destruction of Anguish, Vitality Transfer.
- Not much of the durability of the Mirror of Eternal Rest is left.
Weeds vitality, mana, and wisdom also increased by a lot. His intelligence and wisdom alone increased by
300, and his maximum mana doubled.
For now, rest everyone.
Weed stopped all mana supplies to the undead, and disabled undead summon magic.
Then, zombies, ghouls, skeleton, and Death Knights all collapsed onto the ground.
The only ones left were Death Knight Van Hawk and Geuminyi

Rise again. I will save you from the tortures at the bottom of the hell. I will give you power, enough t o rule
the world. Summon Death Knight!
He raised at least 50 Death Knights using the skeletons that turned back into corpses.
Originally, real Death Knights should only be raised using a knights corpse.
The effect is bigger if a corrupt, greedy, and unjust knights corpse is used to summon a Death Knight.
A penalty was put on to the Death Knights as they were raised using the bones that were originally of
beasts.

Still, the magenta aura that flows on their bodies!

- With necromancers skill strengthened, the Death Knights strength and vitality also increased.
At least level 270.
Weed was very satisfied even with this much.
If their levels were 270, then they were stronger than most Death Knights.
Currently, necromancers are praised by majority, but it is not invincible. While you can bring around undead
armies, the quality of each individual units sucked.
It is most suited for fast leveling up, mass production, and mass consumption.

We want to know if you have the right to order us.

The summoned Death Knights asked him.
To obtain their loyalty, he must prove his power and leadership.
Instead of inconveniently talking lots, he took out the Royal Seal of Arpen Kingdom.
Authority of the Emperor.

Luminosity that gently shone from the crystal skull!

- You have used the Authority of the Emperor.
When a lord or a king uses it, your diplomacy skill will temporarily increase.
You can suppress a citizens objection with your authority.
Knights and nobles will follow any orders.
Increases loyalty of commoners.
Leadership increased by 150%.
Charisma increased by 150%.
Stats irrelevant to battle will temporarily increase by 40.
Until you directly get involved in a battle, the Authority of the Emperor will be maintained.
If you battle without cancelling the skill, the effect of the Authority of the Emperor will continually decrease
until its owner gets changed.
An emperor does not fight in front of the army!
The Death Knights, as the necessary condition to make full use of the Authority of Emperor was fulfilled,
kneeled.
We will follow your order.
For now, he got the promise of loyalty, so they wont betray him easily. Plus, since he, the lord of undead,
raised them himself, the basic process was already done.
Weed showed a satisfied smile and cancelled the skill.
Cancel the Authority of the Emperor! The aura that decorated the crystal skull slowly disappeared.
If I walk around the town under that state, it will be pretty useful.
Weed raised more types of undead using Undead Rise. Undead were now a lot stronger and had their
levels raised from 30% to 40% compared to before.
Lets go! Weed ordered the undead to go toward the Bollards.
Death Knights, mark one for each. Undead, focus on supporting them! Ghouls and zombies got the
mission of staying by Weed.
Skeleton mages used magic attacks, and Geuminyi shot arrows.

With Death Knights becoming the main forces, 5 Bollards could be caught with only minor damage.
There were times when Death Knights were in danger, but Weed gave them his vitality at the last moment .
Now this is more like hunting! Weed used Bollards corpses to summon horses.
The horse of terror that Death Knights can ride on!
After hunting Tairbeths, he summoned low-level undead to slow down monsters for a bit, and after hunting
Bollards, he increased the number of Death Knights and witches.
He was on the stage where he must mind not only the quantity, but quality as well. As Deralds witches
were summoned, the magic used in battle varied more, and its power increased as well. The overall
strength of Weeds undead army was much higher than before.
Charge! Weed marched on saving as much time as possible before the durability of the Mirror of Eternal
Rest ran out.
As he hunted Bollards, the overall number of undead did not decrease by much. As there were more
corpses raised using Bollards, there werent much losses.
Let bones grow and cover the body. Bone Armor! With enough supplies of corpses, he made bone armors
with magic for Death Knights.
They didnt have much resistance or defence, but Death Knights could fight more easily with that poor
armor.
Corpses stacking and stacking, there is no lifeform existing here. Only the tombs of corpses made by time
exists. Tomb of Deceased! Tombstones raised where Weed battled.

It was a support magic that increases necromancer skills at a limited area and undead recovery rate.
Finally, he broke through the defense line of Bollards and arrived at where the Legacy of Sculptors were
which could only be viewed when Weed transformed into a crow.
The cracked earth showed even 300 meters below, and lava flowed there. Walk with caution.
Weed fought monsters, avoiding the cracks.
Las Phalanxs Evil Spirit, Daebans spirit, and lost angry barbarians! It seems its better to avoid evil spirits
as much as possible.
They were weaker than Tairbeths, but its important for necromancers to leave corpses behind after battles.
He avoided Las Phalanxs Evil Spirit or Daebans Spirit and fought with barbarians.
The barbarians fought against Death Knights with equal strength, but they could not fight equally with
Weeds curses and witches attacks.
If you havent hunted monsters with overwhelming numbers, you wont understand the feeling. He meditated
at the Tower of Ruins for a moment to recover his mana to the max.
Now came the most difficult barrier, the Warriors of Chaos.

The Warriors of Chaos that hunts Bollards with a snort. If he cant pass through them, he wont be able to
arrive at where the Armenia pirates are. Kill them! The undead army poured toward the Warriors of Chaos.
There were 8 Warriors of Chaos! Their levels are unknown.
Rotten corpses, be cleansed with pure fire.
The Warriors of Chaos swung their axe and whips toward the undead army. At the moment when the whip
touched them, weak ones like zombie, ghoul, and skeleton melted from the high temperature fire.
It was a terrifying attack.
Even Van Hawk resisted against the joint attacks of three Warriors of Chaos for about 2 minutes and was
finally called back. Even Death Knights were cruelly crushed to powders by the Warriors of Chaos.
Anyway, it was when Weed tried to cast a curse magic upon seeing undead get swept away. Whether they
had to run or fight, cursing the opponent is very advantageous.
Blink.

The Warriors of Chaos flashed here and there. As they used short distance teleportation, they were
massacring witches and Death Knights.
They were fast to the point where Weed could not dare to cast AOE curse magic. While he hesitated for a
moment, the number of undead rapidly reduced.
Moooo! Yellowy hurriedly cried and ran.
Lets run, master. Weed agreed very much.
Geuminyi run!
At times like this, the fast Geuminyi even let out Wings of Light to run! When he counted the units later, only
about 7 zombies that looks like theyre about time to be burried, 2 Death Knights, and 10 skeleton were all
that were left.
Even if the undead fought in however way they wanted without the necromancers order after Weed ran
away, this was horrible.
Compared to that, the 8 Warriors of Chaos who were chewing on Daebets meat on the horizon looked fine.
This wont do.
Weed had to increase the number of undead again.
At where the Legacy of Sculptures was, he hunted Tairbeths and Bollards. And when there were more
undead, he tried again.
Weve come for revenge. Kill them all!
He gathered undead and tried two more times against the Warriors of Chaos, but he could only hunt 1 with
overly focused attacks. Overall, it was a failure! Even when he hunted down 1 Warrior of Chaos, Weed used
Undead Rise.

When he did that, other Warriors of Chaos went berserk too much, so even his life was on the line. He
couldnt help but retreat.
Theres too much gap in the levels, so even if I get reborn, its almost impossible.
Even if Weed is resurrected with the Power to Resist Death, it will only increase the number of deaths to the
count.
It will also cause a huge drop to the skill mastery, but he cant stop fighting either.
Weed gathered as many of his undead army as possible.
If I just kill 3 more and curse them, theres a chance of winnin g.
However, they moved too fast to cast curse on them.
With the undead army rapidly decreasing, he again retreated! At the fourth battle, he had to return once
again, only after losing his undead army.
If he did not have the undead army as a necromancer, Weed, Yellowy, or Geuminyi wouldve died.
Its the necromancer thats praised as the best jobs ever existing Plus, since a necromancer can order
around an undead army by himself, necromancers are by far the best fighters as an individuals.
Of course, theyd buy mercenaries with lot of money, but when looking at only levels and skills, the best
battle job is necromancer.
Its just it could be different if the level became very high and skill mastery almost at the master level.
Necromancers mostly used cheap undead.
There are high-level undead you can make like the bone dragon through specific methods, but even those
undead are not invincible.
Swordmasters who have high attack and defence will beat up those undead, and if they are equipped well,
they wont die easily either.
High-level magic of magicians whose skill masteries are hard to raise is thought to have tremendous power.
Anyway, even the necromancer, so-far called best job, could not roam around freely on Las Phalanx.
Rather than fighting against the Warrior of Chaos, Weed decided to focus on hunting with the undead army.
For the next 10 days, he leveled up 5 times.
- Durability of the Mirror of Eternal Rest became 1.
In the end, the durability of the Mirror of Eternal Rest reached its limit, so he pu t it into his backpack before
it broke.
- Effects of the Mirror of the Eternal Rest disappears.
The undead and their stats changed back. Their max mana and recovery rate dropped as well.
Some undead that do not get controlled by the necromancer roams around however they like and get
destroyed by falling into the crevices or by monsters.

He cannot use level 5 undead summon skill anymore, but he could maintain the witches he previously
summoned.

Ill have to hunt for Tairbeths or Bollards again.

Weed fell in deep thoughts.
Necromancer had his leadership and charisma raised at all times. Still, it would be better to turn back into
sculptor to raise various skill masteries, endurance, and patience.
If he makes at least 10 sculptures and give them life, it wou ldnt be so bad to hunt Daebit even if it wouldnt
be quite like now. While Weed was troubled, someone approached from afar.

Im pretty sure monsters dont come here.

Over the horizon, a man with a pale face and black cape, and an unbelievably beautiful girl was walking
toward him.
The abandoned land, Las Phalanx. The two who walked towards the place where the undead were.

Were there other users who were exploring this region? That girl sure is pretty like Seo -Yoon.
Weed couldnt understand that there could be a girl as pretty as Seo-Yoon. If there were at least 5 of such
beauties, he felt like suicide rates all over the the world would decrease tremendously.
Men especially wont suicide.
Looking at her from afar will make them burn with happiness of being alive and fill them with the motivation
to live after all.

Savior from despair. Even the neets who do not step out from their room will run outside if they see Seo Yoon through the window.
Death Knight Hawk also commented from the side.
The black clothes, tall height, and pale face is just like Tori, Master.
Yeah, he sure looks like him.
As Weed watched them with the undead army, the two walked toward them.
Its been long since they last saw each other after fighting against the bone dragon and because their
equipments changed, they didnt recognized them easily. But, when their face came closer to the point they
could see their face clearly, they were, in fact, Seo-Yoon and Torido.
***

The navy of Haven Kingdom Drinfeld followed exactly how the ghost ship sailed.
Using what sea creatures they witnessed, he arrived at the Deron Sea.
Amazing. I heard he doesnt know much about the sea, so how did he travel so far?

Unlike what he expected, seeing Weed travel such a long distance, Drinfeld adjust ed his opinion of Weed.
Weed came even to the Area of Aurora and Glacier of Deron Sea.
Just where is the destination for the quest to make him travel so far? The warships had to stop several
times to resupply for food and rest.
Aside from Drinfeld, users of Haven Kingdom learned fishing skills previously. You can say its a must -have
skill for a man of sea, but it wasnt enough to feed the whole fleet.
Captain, its cold! As they sailed through glacier areas, many unprepared sailors caught the flu.
I never thought hed really come to the Deron Sea. The damage to the crewman will be huge.
Drinpelt did not expect to travel such a long distance leading the navy of Haven Kingdom. If there was to be
any damage to the ships or crewmen of the Haven Kingdom, he would have to take all the responsibility for
them.
He needed periodic results to keep his authority, but if he doesnt act carefully, hell be blamed for
everything.
The vice captain opened his mouth worriedly.
We can turn back now. Should we give up on tracking down Weed and return? Drinfeld shook his head.
No, it is too late to turn back when we are already all the way here. Proceed through.
Harben Kingdom navy passed through the glacier area. During the process, 273 of the crewmen had died.
It was mostly the crew members who had light clothing to adjust the sail and observe the stars.
If he had not changed their direction upon hearing that the path the ghost ship took changed because of the
sea creatures, the damage would have tremendously increased.
Just where is he heading Various conjectures and suspicion arose amongst the users of Haven
Kingdom and Drinfeld.

Did he find some treasure island? Like, some place covered with gold all over the place with high graded
weapons.
That treasure that all users of sea dream of?
I think hes looking for a sunken ship full of gems rather than a treasure island.
Its Weed were talking about, so maybe hes chasing after some legend of Deron Sea. Something
priceless like legendary weapons or a crown covered with gems.

Lets head anywhere! Their enthusiasm ran high. The more they chased after Weed, the harsher their path
became, and they believed that a worthy price was waiting for them.
The 2nd division warships that were full of simplified ships, for profit of the kingdom were often attacked
when meeting ships of other kingdoms.
They were chasing after Weed, full of desire to take his equipment and even his quest.

***
The merchants of central continent who visited Morata had many complaints.
The transit duty was only 3% before, so why was it raised to 5%?
Can he really just raise taxes like this just because hes the lord? The merchants gathered and sent in
complaints, but they couldnt get any positive support from Moratas users.
5% for transit tax was rather cheap. In the Central Continent, 15%, 20%, and even 35% for the transit tax
were often the case.
Plus, the transit tax was not for Morata merchants, but only for the merchants of other districts to pay. It was
something for Morata merchants to welcome, so they did not support them.
I cant understand how he can raise taxes like this.
Theres limit to looking down on us. Does the lord of Morata not know whos behind us? Its the Merchant
Union! The merchants gathered and caused an uproar. Then, someone shouted.
We shouldnt talk amongst ourselves like this. Lets go to the lords castle.
Lets go and talk to him! The merchants crowded to the lords castle. Of course, they were doing this while
knowing fully well that the lord of Morata, Weed, was absent.
They complained to the guards.
To suddenly raise transit tax like this. How could you do this?!
We came to meet the one responsible for this.
The fame and authority of the Central Continent merchants were outrageous.
The guards politely brought them to the department that was in charge of the commerce inside the lords
castle.
This is the Department of Commerce where they look out for the merchants staying at Morata.
Merchants bashed in. But, the floor was covered with straws, and female cows were looking after calves.
Who the hell decorated the Department of Commerce like this?! Wheres the person in charge?!
Next to the feeder in the Department of Commerce, there was a nameplate.
Representative of Morata Commerce - Yellowy

Yellowy was currently absent.

We shouldnt stand here like this. Dont we have to complain to the person in charge of transit tax?
That would be the one to talk to.
The merchants came out again and looked for the Department of Finance, but Geuminyi wasnt present
either. And, Wyverns were the ones who had the seat of the 1st deputy head of taxing! Wyverns sat at the
top of the towers and sometimes revisited Morata.
Because of that, it was hard to meet Wyverns either.
The merchants tried to use their fame and conversational skill to persuade, but there was no one to
persuade. Of course, it was a wonder if Wyverns would actually be patient enough to listen to humans talk.
To think that all of the people in charge are absent then how about meeting other direc tors of Morata?
Well be able to sway them a bit about Moratas government.
I agree.
The representative of the merchants came out from the Department of Finance and went to the Department
of Military.
Due to repairing and improving the lords castle, new departments formed, and there were directors for each
of them.
The director of the Department of Military - Bingryong, Phoenix - hunting
Weed gave the seats to the sculpture lifeforms to gain practical dictatorship. Because of that, it was
impossible for the merchants to lobby or persuade to pressure the government to change.
This was the true dictatorship! Later, the knights or merchants who stacked up contribution may be
promoted into higher places, but currently, Weed ruled with absolute power.

Volume 20 Chapter 1
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Emotional Reunion

Commanding a ghost ship, Weed arrived at Las Phalanx and was hunting with undead.
Along with the necessary tracking of the Armenian Pirates, he also had to find the acclaimed sculpture
material, Helium.
However, due to the high level monsters, he was forced to use any means necessary to survive!
In this place, Seoyoon appeared before Weed.
How did she come here?

The sudden emergence of Seoyoon made Weed wary.

Having changed into the Lich species, his appearance was that of a modified skeleton and there was no
law against unexpected attacks.
However, Seoyoon quietly met his eyes.
There was not the slightest intent to attack.
Weeds appearance had turned into a skeleton and there were many undead around, but he was
immediately recognizable thanks to Death Knight Van Hawk.
At last we meet again.
Seoyoon pushed through the undead while walking with a limp.
Youre hurt quite a lot.
There was a slight bit of compassion in Weeds eyes.
Even with the pretense, her status was not good.
In order to meet Weed in Las Phalanx, she fought countless life threatening battles. Her healt h was just
barely over 7 percent.
Severe injuries, other users in fear of getting killed and wasting their lives would relax until they recovered.
However, Berserker Seoyoon continued the brutal fight to find Weed.
Show me where your wounds are.
After a long time, Weed decided to exert his Cold Bandages skill.
He properly applied the herbs and meticulously wrapped her wounds with bandages.
Weeds Cold Bandages skill was at a level where as long as you were alive, it would suppress the
aggravation of injuries and recover health to its maximum.
After the bandaging, unless you take drastic action such as combat or climbing, there would be no side
effects.
Tell me if there are any painful areas.
Having been treated by Weed, Seoyoon also took off her helmet and armor and gave it to him as
accustomed.
She took off the protruding equipment she was wearing until she was lightly dressed in leather armor.
Keuheum.
Weed cleared his throat as he received the armor.
He was simply entrusted to repair the armor, but obviously due to some of the items she was wearing, he
was extremely curious.
Nonchalantly pretending, Weed gave an excuse.

Well, let me check the information to repair it? To repair equipment, we need to know things such as what
materials were used and how much durability there is.
He was wearing armor received from the Church of Freya forged with Mithril by a famous dwarven
blacksmith, Faith Talrokeuui Armor.
He was very proud of the armor he obtained.
Identify.
Mad Warriors Half Plate:
Durability 58/190.
Defense 167
The magical armor of the executioner of war once known as Bain.
Armor of unknown origins. Material is also unknown.
High wizards inscribed protection magic into it.
Lightweight and agile, the optimal armor for combat.
The longer it is worn to fight, the more strength and stamina it gives to the owner.
However, after the battle, sudden loss in physical strength will occur.
Wearing it for a long time causes tears to flow naturally, thus it also has the nickname, Sad
Warriors Half Plate.
Restrictions:
Level 420

Strength 950

Berserker only
Options:
+75 Strength

+98 Agility

Magic Defense +59

Inhibits elemental magic damage.
During long lasting combat, Berserker characteristics double.
Maximum strength increases by 45%, stamina increases by 45%. Increased strength and stamina
are maintained until the battle ends and more than 10 minutes of rest.

Fame -1500

Morality -30

Notoriety +690

Monsters are overwhelmed by fear.

Whenever you hunt a monster, a certain amount of mana is restored.
At night, you will occasionally shed tears in solitude.
When you cry, health and strength increase by 10%.
Laughter came from Weed.
Heoheoheo.
In all aspects it was flawless compared to the Faith Talrokeuui Armor.
Unlike the Faith Talrokeuui Armor that needlessly raises faith, charm and fame, this superior armor
increases strength and stamina. Although fame and morality decrease and notoriety increases, thats
irrelevant.
The armor has excellent ability to protect the core.
While protecting the owner, the armor gives you increasing strength and stamina as you go on!
Even the helmet, leather armor, boots and belt equipment Seoyoon was wearing were all unique items.
After being separated from Weed, the Berserker hunted a colossal amount while tirelessl y raising her
level.
As a result, almost all of the old worn equipment was newly replaced.
Every time Weed identified the remaining items, he felt regret and intense temptation occurred.
Shall I make away with it?
If he could find a buyer and earn a fortune, he would hand the armor over without hesitation!
At the moment he was going to sneak the armor into his backpack, he stumbled at Seoyoon's clearly
staring eyes.
But you know my house, wouldnt be able to escape.
Weeds tears faded as he repaired.
Farewell items.

Putting plenty of sad feelings into it, he took advantage of his armor polishing skill, returning glittering light
to it as if it were new.
It works fine now, wear it.
At the time he returned the armor to Seoyoon, the unspoken pretense of wanting to eat occurred.
It was an obviously hungry face.
Dont be mistaken by my current appearance.
Weed lightly gestured. Then a tremendous gathering of the undead army!
As a Lich Necromancer, he used an undead army as his subordinates.
The period of the lands divine blessing passed, as well as the advantage of the Copper Plate of Rest,
severely dropping the quality of the undead.
There were many lesser undead such as ghouls and zombies but rather than the amount, it was the quality
that worried him.
I did not want to do this. But people have to have a conscience. After saving a man from drowning, get a
four month regular pool membership, whats the difference.
Weed muttered in an evil tone as the undead assembled.
Demonstration of force.
Weed was overwhelmed by Seoyoon's gaze and shrank back.
The intent of the scheme was to exude a sense of power.
It was a story every man faces somewhere along the way.
However, the new relationship was considered.
Suddenly, he yielded to the large difference between him and Seoyoon.
Sad Warriors Half Plate, its level requirement is 420.
Due to the blacksmith skill, Weed was free from the job and level restrictions.
Only now did he notice the report on the armor.
The fact that Seoyoon's level was honestly over 420!
For Weed, in addition to the significant level difference, he was well acquainted with her fearsome combat
abilities.
Weed shook his head as if to deny the reality in front of him.
Ive grown stronger through the sculptors heritage!
But there was no guarantee that Seoyoon did not see the sculptors heritage either.
Decisively, the servants of Necromancers are incredibly strong.
Precious corpses are enhanced through the augmentation of darkness into undead.

Compared to the undead army, it is not an exaggeration to say that the physical strength of Necromancers
is extremely weak.
It was justification to avoid being beaten by her.
If there was a problem with Seoyoon, raise his hands before feeling her blade.
What kind of dish do you want? You want to eat sipeong? I made bibimbap in the past, fairly good, fresh
sashimi also tastes nice. I have separately packed ingredients. Are you hungry? Ill make it now, just wait
a minute.
Weed calmly motioned the undead to go back.
After becoming a Lich, he did not need to cook, but to draw out the expressions that remained buried in
Seoyoon, he was compelled to.
Using the fish he caught aboard the ship until he arrived at Las Phalanx and the advanced ingredients
acquired through hunting, he started cooking.
***
Drinfeld led the Haven Kingdoms fleet northward through the freezing river.
As the mist opened the way, the mystical scenery of a rainbow ascended along the river.
As it stands, where do you think well arrive at?
Several users in the fleet were speculating while suppressing their excitement and calmly looked forward.
Since it was an incredibly distant voyage of the Haven Kingdom, naturally they were nervous.
To the left and the right, monsters in the glacier region were also very intimidating.
Then they heard the sound of people shouting from the glacier region.
Please save us!
Rescue us please!
Drinfeld heard the commotion and went up to the deck.
Whats going on?
There are castaways.
The lieutenants report contained confirmation through the telescope, near the river Seointeu, Fractal and
Bordomir were waving.
Who are those guys?
I dont know. How did they get here?
Well figure it out once we take them for a ride.
Set the ships anchor into the river!
The flagship of the Haven Kingdoms fleet, Eleanor Kanes Great Ark stopped at the river and Seointeu,
Fractal and Bordomir climbed up the ladder.
Unable to flee, they were confronted by the Haven Kingdoms handpicked people with their swords drawn.

Tell me how you came here.

Seointeu stealthily noticed who he was and decided to tell the truth.
Haven Kingdoms fleet was equal to a war god of the sea because of Drinfeld.
We are innocent sailors of Becky Ninh. I am Seointeu and my two friends are Fractal and Bordomir.
Then one of the lieutenants whispered Drinfeld.
-The 3 Mad Sharks of Becky Ninh. Plainly put, they are quite the bad guys.
We were just drinking in a bar when an incredibly beautiful woman appeared. Wouldnt you have been
tempted? After we were enticed to go over there, we signed a voyage contract with a Lich Captain, so we
couldnt run away and came all the way here. We labored away but he threw us the cold shoulder and
abandoned us here all alone.
From the rambling stories, it was concluded that the 3 Mad Sharks arrived at this place through Weed.
The lieutenant asked curiously.
He really had the appearance of a Lich?
Yes, Im sure. He used undead summoning magic. He was the captain of a ghost ship.
How were you thrown away and abandoned all alone?
We were momentarily caught off guard and the ship sailed off into that direction. We really didnt know he
acquired the sufficient sailing skill necessary for sailing a ghost ship. By then, we lost track of the back of
his head, very cunning.
The pirates we were following disappeared into Las Phalanx, one of the 10 restricted zones.
Drinfeld received information through the 3 Mad Sharks.
At that moment, the faintly veiled destination began to clearly identify itself.
Must be the difficulty of the S-class quest.
The lieutenant continued to ask.
How far until we reach Las Phalanx?
Theres still some degree of sailing left. The ocean currents to reach the harbor of Las Phalanx in the
northern seas should be well marked on the navigational charts.
From here to Las Phalanx, how much longer?
Almost there. The remaining distance shouldnt take more than a day I think.
Drinfelds face severely stiffened.
It was clear that Weed had already landed in Las Phalanx.
He wondered if he should follow him all the way to Las Phalanx, one of the 10 restricted zones.
Lich, he will be using Necromancer magic. In addition, the sailing skills might be related to some special
quest.

Rather than Weed, Drinfeld was more concerned about Las Phalanx itself.
Dragging the entire fleet and entering one of the 10 restricted zones, no matter what the result, there
would be tremendous damage.
Due to that fact it was not an easy choice.
However, having traveled such far a distance, they could not return without having something to show for
it.
Seointeu muttered.
But what is that Lichs identity for the Haven Kingdoms fleet to come all this way for? So far, a high level
necromancer presiding over a ghost ship, the only one relevant, is it really Weed? Somehow, the more I
think about it, the more it seems to be true.
Before the fleet heard the words Las Phalanx, they had an opportunity to return, but the fact that they were
following Weed and the 3 Mad Sharks of Becky Ninh was now known.
Track him to the end.
Drinfeld decided to go to Las Phalanx.
Now get off.
Yes? We told you everything we know to the fullest extent. Dont do this. Will you please take us back to
Becky Ninh?
If you dont want to die right now, get off!
Drinfeld headed to Las Phalanx as the 3 Mad Sharks continued to be abandoned in th e glacier region.
On the Royal Road bulletin board, an exciting article and movie came up.
Title: Behold the great adventures of the Mad Sharks of Becky Ninh!
In their own way, those users had built up notoriety in the seas.
Plenty of people knew, but still, as if to reflect the popularity of Royal Road, the initial number of
queries easily beat 300. Users with even the slightest degree of curiosity clicked on the title.
We are very capable sailors from Becky Ninh. Having learned of our skills, God of War Weed-nim
asked for us. Seointeu, Fractal and Bordomir.
Us three friends readily accepted his proposal, his boat Dont be surprised keuheuheuheu.
We went out to sea driving an old ghost ship. Working aboard were ghost sailors, God of War
Weed-nim was a Lich Necromancer.
Later we learned that in fact, Weed had been staying on Yipiah Island for a while and we quite
enjoyed the honor of meeting him directly in person.
The destination of our long voyage was somewhere to the north.
One of Versailles Continents 10 restricted zones! Weed had a quest in Las Phalanx.
As you read the text, a movie was streaming.
Fractal edited the video directly and showed the scenes from the recruitment at the pub to Lich
Weeds appearance and the voyage of the ghost ship.
Avoiding the glaciers, the voyage entered the freezing river. In the white snow fields and glacier
region, monsters could be seen.
We believed Weeds quest would succeed.
Then dirty Haven Kingdoms fleet and Drinfeld!
We were totally abandoned like rice to all the monsters from Las Phalanx.

PS. Weed-nim, we will depend on you for a ride when you go back to the continent.
The movie was perfect until the arrival of the Haven Kingdoms fleet. Weeds adventure in Las Phalanx
and the Haven Kingdoms fleet following behind!
The thread uploaded by the Mad Sharks of Becky Ninh resulted in an explosion of players posting articles
referencing it on KMC media stations message board.
-When is the broadcast of Weeds adventure in Las Phalanx scheduled? Are you organizing a special close up
again?
-Please announce a newsflash as soon as Weed-nims quest ends. And lets not forget broadcasting it
immediately. If you pointlessly delay the broadcast, Ill never watch KMC media again.
-Can you not start broadcasting immediately right now? First of all, I at least want to see Las Phalanx.
-How is Weed doing there? Dont tell me he already solved the quest.
Necromancers desperately wanted to see action scenes in Las Phalanx.
***
Weed and Tori awkwardly greeted each other at their reunion.
Once suffering at the end of a master and servant relationship until granting passage to the vampire
kingdom of Todum and retrieving his freedom was the Vampire Lord.
Its been a while Tori.
Yes indeed Weed.
Your words are shorter.
Because I dont feel the need to lengthen them.
Thats cruel, for old times sake.
Even the hateful feelings have long since disappeared.
During my absence, I wondered if you were doing well.
Lived better without you, dont worry.
Tori coldly confronted Weed with a distinctively arrogant look.
He completely escaped Weeds charisma and dominating ability from the past master and servant
relationship due to the hatred he bore for the humiliating discipline.
In the first place, because of Toris illustrious pride, he would not follow commands from anyone other than
women.
Weed was also in a bad mood, but he had already considered this occurrence as something inevitable.
Although not expecting anything in the slightest from his hollow words, he tried talking to S eoyoon.
Please pass me Tori?
.
Ill give you 1 chicken.

Bargaining with 1 chicken, but Seoyoon shook her head.

It seemed hardly possible that she would consent.
Seoyoon then wrote on the ground with her sword.
1 rabbit.
When visiting Weeds home, she had seen with her eyes the young rabbits that popped out, the relaxing
feeling still lingered.
Ill give you a rabbit?
Coming from Seoyoon's neck, the Necklace of Black Life that sealed Tori was handed over.
-You have received the Necklace of Black Life.
Ownership of the Vampire Lord Tori of the True Blood vampire clan has been transferred.
1 rabbit to restore the master and servant relationship of the past!
Weed considered what he said as half a joke, but he was amazed that she really gave him the ne cklace.
However, nothing could compare to Toris shock.
Ah .
His point fangs visible, he was unable to shut his mouth.
Dark clouds gathered over the True Blood vampire clan at that moment.
And in accordance with the changing of masters, mental training was initiated.
Efficient corporal punishment learning that surpasses the ultimate punishment learning of talented
instructors of expensive private education.
Look, you realize Im going to have to do something appropriate. You will be hit, thats how lif e works, not
a big deal. Once you have been broken, you will see enlightenment on how to roughly adapt and learn how
to live after losing.
The result of the mental training was revealed to be intact.
To .
Yes!
To.
Just say the word master.
Hey Tori, your shoulders are awfully sore. It seems you have been hit too much. Entirely your fault.
*Peobeobeobeobeok!*
Heraim fencing, 15 chain combo!
Since transforming into a skeleton, an essential part of his strength came from striking only vital points
with his pincer like hand.
Usually familiarizing behavior with domination is difficult.

I should have beaten you on the spot. If you strike them at an early age, theyll remember for a lifetime.
The importance of corporal punishment at an early stage, that old saying is not wrong. Look at how
punctual and responsive Van Hawk is. My level was just a little bit higher than Van Hawks and his beating
was still incomplete, but he told me he recognized me as his master and didnt even inquire about
preferential treatment .
Receiving praise, the Death Knight coolly held up his head as he stood there.
After warming up, Toris beating reached the point where he illustrated a carcass.
Hopefully you will be smarter next time. From now on, if you listen to my words closely, occasionally you
will be beaten up less.
In this way the mental training finished and Seoyoon joined the hunt.
Weed first firmly commanded.
Here you will do as I tell you. Im going to give the undead the role of the shield. Its dangerous be cause
there are a lot of monsters so wait until they are weakened from the battle and deliver the final strike.
.
Without having answered if she understood or not, Seoyoon simply stared at his face.
Lets hunt, starting with a group of Tairbeths. You two start first.
Weed, Van Hawk and Tori observed from the shadow of a rock. Then a gathering of Tairbeths!
Van Hawk and Tori fearlessly fought among the undead. As the Tairbeths surrounded the perimeter,
Witches and Skeleton Mages intervened by hurling magic attacks.
Although the Tairbeths flew about irregularly and dizzily like butterflies, they could not resist the
concentrated attacks and moments later 1 of the creatures died. Seeing that it was an easy battle,
Seoyoon returned without pulling out her sword.
Hmm, with the addition of Tori, its by far easier.
As expected of a vampire, Toris health and damage were extremely high.
Severing enemies into pieces with nails or attacking with magic, as well as using illusionary magic to
speed up the hunt.
Facing the silently resting Seoyoon, Weed said.
Dont worry too much, because youll be protected by the undead. Wandering all alone in Las Phalanx
must have been difficult right? From now on, you can believe in me.
.
Seoyoon only lightly nodded.
She believed the feeling she got from Weed was that she could rely on him.
As a woman, quite possibly shes more timid. Indeed, with all the grotesque monsters in Las Phalanx, its
bound to be scary.

Weed continued to fight while chanting the mantra.

Curse magic, summon undead and corpse explosion!
Utilizing a variety of magic while hunting Tairbeths, he increased his experience and loot.
Seoyoon in the meantime though just stood near Weed.
If the damage is to this extent, we can even hunt a group of 5 Bollards.
Weed assessed the situation and chose a certain eradication method. With the return of Tori, he could
proceed with more drastic hunting.
Van Hawk and Tori, take the lead!
Leading the undead army, they rushed to the place where 5 Bollards gathered.
A fight occurred against the black bodied, fire emitting Bollards.
Under their orders, Van Hawk took one, Tori took two and the undead assaulted the rest as a group.
Concentrate attacks on one monster as soon as possible and shorten the duration of the b attle, thats the
only way to reduce the damage to a minimum.
The Bollards released fire into the surroundings, destroying lesser undead instantly.
General skeletons or zombies could not even touch, but by sending them, Skeleton Mages were granted
peace of mind to use their magic.
The loss of undead was large for a short period of time, but it was able to reduce the damage across the
entire war.
Attack!
The undead walked one after another beyond the ridge.
Van Hawk and Tori rushed to take care of their respective appointed enemies as the Skeleton Mages cast
their magic to attack the remaining two.
Skeleton Archers also shot arrows as support.
However, Seoyoon ran like the wind toward the two Bollards.
Weed hastily warned.
Danger! Bollards are much stronger than the Tairbeths. Even with the undead thats reckless .
At that time, Seoyoon gathered dark bloody aura into her sword and swung it toward the two Bollards.
Kaeaeaeng!
Kaeng!
The Bollards made never before heard sounds as they rolled on the ground, their bodies trembling.
When Weed fought with the undead, they never displayed this sort of behavior.
After a single hit from Seoyoon's sword, they fell into a state of confusion.

How much damage would be needed for the Bollards to fall into this stunned state? Even if you hit a vital
point to stun them, you would need to reduce at least 20% or more of their health at once.
While Weed was astonished, Seoyoon continued casting her attack skills and swinging her sword.
Different from Weeds method of fighting that kept in mind defense while using a combination of several
attacks.
It did not identify the opponents behavior or the weak areas of the defense.
Characteristically of a Berserker, she collected immense power and burst into intensely damaging
continuous attacks.
A rapid, extreme and unmatched assault.
Bollard has been killed.
Death of a Bollard!
The other one was stuck in confusion whilst trying to recover from the large injury inflicted by Seoyoon's
unrelenting attack.
Furthermore, the eyes of Berserkers have a very intense atrophy effect on monsters.
Seoyoon's unstoppable attack literally slaughtered the Bollards.
Once she started moving, she never stopped.
Tori in the meantime dealt with a Bollard by wildly launching his skills.
For Berserkers that jump into battle, there is nothing known as moderation. Even monsters at far lower
levels than them were overwhelmingly beaten and hunted to the best of their abilities.
A quickly recovering job that fought endlessly without sparing any health or man a, the battles of
Berserkers were indeed overwhelming!
Weed hunted quickly in hopes of conserving his undead army. In addition, he had to look and see if there
were any surviving Bollards. It was likely to become dangerous with even one of them. Therefore, he
slightly acknowledged Seoyoon's attack.
Seoyoon crossed the battlefield of joy and sorrow toward Weed.
Now that Seoyoon and Tori have joined, we can overcome the Chaos Warriors for the quest and might
even be able to find the map of unexpected sculpting.
After hunting 3 Bollards, Seoyoon inadvertently looked at Weed. It was the same instinctive behavior you
would see from a child that wanted to receive praise from his mother.
Weeds jaw fell and his mouth spread into a forced smile.
Well done Seoyoon. There is some hoedeopbap left from earlier, do you want to eat a little more? Oh, I
will drop off the rabbit after I make it clean with a bath.

Chapter 2

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

The Emergence of Uninvited Guests

With Seoyoon and Tori in the lineup, Bollards were no longer a threat. Whenever a battle was fought, the
undead army was significantly reduced, but with the help of the two, Bollards became so easy to hunt.
Weeds power more than doubled in level.
No tough guys eh? Even though the scale of the undead grows, the power available to concentrate on
battle is limited.
Weed ordered the last bastion of Ghouls, Zombies and Skeleton Knights to simply follow because they
were not of much practical help.
Rather I would have preferred Skeleton Mages for an increase in ranged attacks.
With Seoyoon and Tori capable of overpowering the monsters, it was better to increase the num ber of
support troops.
Every time they fought with Bollards, the number of undead consumed shrunk and the army led by Weed
also increased in quality.
The incoming experience and loot, not bad.
Since half the Bollards were handled by Seoyoon, the experience decreased but the hunting sped up quite
a bit.
The number of items that sprang up increased as well, garnering no apparent complaints from Weed.
Hold!
There was even an independently operated Ghoul unit carrying japtem as they followed along.
Hunting back and forth near the area of the Sculptors Legacy was extremely fast.
In Las Phalanx, Weed raised his level 10 times.
If he continued hunting with Seoyoon, he could quickly and reliably raise his level.
But skill proficiency wont increase much .
You gain nothing if you lose, that is the law!
Weed wanted to continue staying in this place hunting Bollards and Tairbeths, but there was a need to
move elsewhere.
Should we move towards the unfreezing river? Or look towards the 7 peaks for the quest abou t the
annihilated Armenian Pirates?
He challenged the Chaos Warriors four times with undead in order to hunt them, only to lose and run away
beaten.

Now with the addition of Seoyoon and Tori who would be of great help in battle, the situation changed
somewhat.
Due to the participation of the two, he had to change the configuration of the undead army to find optimal
efficiency.
The Chaos Warriors fought in such a way that even when they were trapped in the gaps between the
undead, they couldnt be stopped.
Chaos Warriors will be a fairly difficult fight . hunt for a day or two more. Also have to teach Seoyoon
and Tori how to fight the Chaos Warriors.
Weed did not know in the slightest how worried Seoyoon was for him, she hoped Weed would not die.
Hunting the Chaos Warriors was entirely due to Weeds quest. She did not want him to suffer from feelings
of guilt or sorrow if she was killed en route.
For now I want to go back to the place where I landed, over there are more monsters than here. Hunting
nearby, come okay?
Seoyoon nodded her head to give consent to the proposal.
Weed was hunting with Seoyoon for a while, when he came back to the unfreezing river, far away there
was the Haven Kingdoms fleet.
Even here that many boats come?
From the center of the continent to Las Phalanx is an extremely great distance.
However, the ships were wearing the flag of the Haven Kingdom.
Dozens of accomplished ship admirals were approaching.
Weed was busy hunting lately so he did not know about the surrounding circums tances.
To command a large number of undead, he needed to turn off the staggering amounts of whispers and
guild chat.
Weed still felt there was a problem.
Well I cant just wait around here.
The approaching fleet of the Haven Kingdom would take notice if he brought the undead army to hunt.
Ordinary users recognized undead armies as monsters.
Lets go back to hunting at the place we originally were at.
In his hideout cave he pulled out japtem and items from severe cracks in the land and went toward the
area near the Sculptors Legacy.
***
Ooooo, were finally here at Las Phalanx. At the end of the north, one of the continents 10 restricted
zones!
Many users in the Haven Kingdoms fleet marveled at the sight of Las Phalanx.

In Versailles Continent, there is publicly disclosed information on several combinations of monster types,
arduous terrain, distance etc.
Specifically the 10 restricted zones. Countless powerful people challenged the restricted zones!
Just getting there filled them with pride.
In Las Phalanx not a single tree existed and black volcanoes gave off acrid smoke, occasionally, crimson
lava flowed as well.
The brutality of the roaming monsters was to the extent that it was not an exaggeration to say it was
beyond dangerous.
Regular users with low fighting spirit, just viewing the high level monsters from a distance and they were
already atrophied with their strength and agility stats declining.
In particular, the state of fear caused skill mastery to drop by a few steps.
Undead army!
Up front, theres a tremendous concentration of undead.
Even before landing scouts were tracking the movements of the undead.
Undead army led by Weed? Meeting the army faster than expected. Zombies, Ghouls, Death Knights,
Witches, Skeletons, until now first time seeing such a variety.
Indeed Weed. Fully adapted to Las Phalanx and hunting, thats all the evidence we need.
Even as a necromancer how can he control that many monsters? Does he have the ability to command
each monster army individually?
Hopefully its true for us. If its Weed its possible!
Users in the Haven Kingdoms fleet were glad to have discovered the undead.
The senior officials of Hermes guild kept their feelings of resentment for Weed restrained to the extent that
others did not notice those inhuman abnormalities.
They chased after Weed to as far as Las Phalanx despite not knowing his whereabouts. Some users
considered the center of the continent where countless power struggles occurred more important.
Nevertheless, many users had to follow guild policy.
They were Weeds enemies, regardless of personal feelings.
Still, the idea of possibly hunting Weed in Las Phalanx filled them with pure delight.
Nice.
After arriving at Las Phalanx, Drinfeld felt a little bit of the burden lessened .
Once we have landed, we must take control of the region.
He was greedy for dungeons, items and levels. In addition, he had members of the fleet to hunt with.
Even if the pursuit of Weed was delayed a bit, it seemed fine to him.
There you are ghost ship.

Waiting for Weed, they ghost ship was docked at the unfrozen river.
Without going through here again, Weed will not be able to go back to the center of the continent.
Drinfeld ordered 3 large vessels to lure out the ghost ship and take it over.
The lieutenant asked.
There are a lot of high level users aboard North Star, do you want me to mobilize?
Better off not, dont know what it could do.
I firmly believe mobilizing North Star will make taking over the ghost ship a piece of cake.
High level users gathered en masse at the main axis of the ship North Star of the Haven Kingdoms fleet.
But they also want to land in Las Phalanx. Wouldnt they complain?
First have North Star occupy the ghost ship. Afterwards have the NPC soldiers and knights sec ure it.
I shall take action then.
Kkwagwang!
Kwaahahahang!
Shortly after, a bombardment between the Haven Kingdoms ship and the ghost ship was initiated.
The ghost ships aiming ability was poor and soon received a blow to the bow of the ship, followed by an
unrelenting assault.
It took longer than expected but the enemies finally stepped down. Users from North Star and navy knights
then proceeded to cross over to the ghost ship and without much difficulty took control.
Those Haven Kingdom guys are landing.
Pirate King Griffiths subordinates secretly followed Drinfeld.
The scouts report came to him.
Landing in Las Phalanx quite brave.
Having been left behind, Griffith had no idea about the situation up front. On the other hand, the undead
could not discover them either.
Thanks to the Mad Sharks of Becky Ninh, they were able to move quietly while avoiding the undead up to
this point.
Weed has already landed in Las Gigolo right?
Seems like it.
Vice-Captain Corum replied.
Prior to this, the Griffith Pirates 2nd in command, the Vice-Captain had reached a compromise with a
lieutenant of the Haven Kingdoms fleet.
What should we do now?
Currently, we can only wait Im afraid.
Come to think of it .

Griffith was given a commission for Weeds death.

Originally before an attack, pirates usually waited in rivers or seas.
But Griffith, different from any other pirate could not wait.
Drinfeld has given us permission to land.
We have a hostile relationship with the Haven Kingdoms fleet. Would they not attack?
The kingdoms navy fought with pirates whenever they met at sea.
As navy, catching pirates was the best method to quickly earn experience and achievements. Likewise,
pirates also stormed Navy warships to acquire treasures and rewards.
In the first place, shortening the distance between navy and pirates was extremely difficult.
The number of users in the Haven Kingdoms 2nd fleet was predominant over the number of pirates, albeit
the lower overall quality.
Without even knowing the result of a battle on the seas, it would be difficult to fight and win against the
users and soldiers of the Haven Kingdom on land.
Its ok for now. Bad Ray made the commission, if we use his name, they wont attack us. Still, just to
make sure, Ill contact Hermes Guild on the side.
After getting in touch with Hermes guild and obtaining approval, the Griffith Pirates were ready to land on
Las Phalanx.
We came all the way here, should at least hunt some strong monsters.
***
Weed clicked his tongue at the Haven Kingdom.
The single ghost ship that brought him was incomparable to the enormous expedition.
Is that the flag of Hermes Guilds 2nd fleet?
He was surprised not only at the power of Hermes Guild but also that they could afford to send their armed
forces all the way to Las Phalanx.
It was practically the first time he encountered the notorious and acclaimed Hermes Guild.
Why of all things have they all come here now? I just want to live and eat in peace. Things are going to
get worst now.
Returning to the area around the Sculptors Legacy, he felt quite a bit nervous.
He did not know the fact that Haven Kingdoms fleet was hostile to him. However, hoping for good results
in front of that many users was difficult.
What in the world, are they even going to steal beans overflowing on the side to eat?
He arrived at the place with the crack in the land, where Seoyoon was staring at a distant volcano. His
heart flickered for a moment at the beauty that seemed to be waiting for him.

Weeds favorite, her hair blowing in the wind, like a scene out of a movie.
Ahem.
As a result, Weed stood beside her.
In accordance with his undead state, the posture he held gave off a horrifying atmosphere.
Weed stood there quietly as wind brushed by his head.
As a skeleton, his hair was nonexistent!
To outsiders, this would look like an evil undead threatening the beauty of the century, Seoyoon.
Given the spontaneously emerging atmosphere, the scene shifted to look like Seoyoon, duty bound,
preparing to eradicate Weed who had modified his appearance into a skeleton.
Keuheum, time to hunt again.
Weed took the undead army to attract Bollards.
The monsters gave savory experience as well as a lot of leather.
With the addition of Seoyoon, he could use curses and corpse explosion without di scretion.
The hunting speed was very rapid due to Seoyoon's Berserker characteristic that aggroed most of the
monsters toward her first.
Using the total offensive of the undead, Necromancers curse and corpse explosion along with Seoyoon's
support changed the hunting pattern.
Necromancers usually dont get along with other jobs, now with a Berserker, sounds about right.
The Berserker job was also quite rare.
Just acquiring the job was difficult. After that, you have to hunt alone for long periods of time in dangerous
areas to increase stats and skills and properly grow the job.
It was not a job available to those that wanted colleagues.
In any case, we are going to continue hunting so irrelevant.
After hunting in the area with the severe cracks in the land for so long, all composure was abandoned.
The biggest advantage of undead armies was the frantic hunting speed and loot.
In order to hunt Chaos Warriors, we have to leave here and go to another place.
Around the volcano crater, there was a dungeon.
At the large crack in the land, beneath the cliff terrain, lava flow occurred. In the middle of all that lay the
dungeon.
He was about to descend down the created ladder to enter the dungeon when.
No, no dungeons.

As the first discoverer, he would reap the week long benefits of 2x experience and item drop rate.
But dungeon monsters are usually at higher levels than the roaming field monsters of the area by one,
sometimes even two steps.
In Las Phalanx, given that the land counterpart monsters were already overwhelming, you couldnt
recklessly enter dungeon.
If we entered the dungeon as intended and it was a narrow cave or labyrinth, I wouldnt be able to drag
the undead army and have to collapse it.
Either way, there was not much choice for Weed.
Short break. I need to make rice for my sister regroup in a little while.
It was time to eat dinner so along with Seoyoon, they logged out to rest for an hour.
Dinner was gangdoenjang, bibimbap and lukewarm bean sprout soup.
After sauting the rice in the pot and eating dinner with his sister, Lee Hyun turned on the computer.
Since theres a list of new items, determining the price wont be easy.
The newer items were the ones obtained while hunting in Las Phalanx.
When you sew leather directly and create clothes, the price is set in accordance with the manufactured
goods. The market price for jewelry also rose depending on color saturation and brilliance and yet many
undiscovered items were revealed to be useless while there were numerous kinds of complex japte m.
If theres an opportunity, I must sell or trade the goods.
Japtem was never sold, but you had to find a buyer for the items. He never sold to stores because dealing
with them wouldnt allow him to get a reasonable price.
When I dispose of japtem through Mapan, definitely have to find out the item prices.
In addition, he profited from the items he made while working as a tailor or blacksmith.
To receive a good price, you need to sell to the people who need, find the overall job orientation in Royal
Road and understand the inner workings and situation of the current kingdom or village.
Originally a trader, Lee Hyun used surefire ways to collect money.
Items obtained from Las Phalanx were clearly organized and written into the household account book
followed by information gathering.
Item prices were not fixed so depending on the situation, you had to be careful.
In order to earn lots of money, when hunting monsters, you had to concern yourself with the amount of
experience as well as what types of loot to obtain and how many of each.
To gather information about items, he took a few moments to access the Royal Road forums.
Title: What kind of adventure is Weed having in Las Phalanx?
With one click, Lee Hyuns story came out.

How do they know Im in Las Phalanx?

Weed was always on an immense quest, so wondering what kind of adventure he was on was common.
Transforming into a Lich was beyond imagination, wouldnt you think?
Many comments followed the post.
-I wish it would quickly appear in KMC Medias the broadcast schedule.
-Its the only reliable broadcast.
-Guys, will it be possible to hunt in northern Las Phalanx later?
-Above, just give it up. Historically, the north wasnt originally cold. The temporary events simply masked Las
Phalanx. Death is death.
-Is there any information on Las Phalanx circulating from Hermes Guild? Since Drinfeld and the fleet have
already arrived there.
-News, Griffith Pirates have also arrived there. I heard from friends over there. During the voyage, the
destination was kept in absolute secrecy and only when they started to land in Las Phalanx did they tell the
other users.
- Incredible. Weed along with one of the 10 restricted zones and a large scale user landing, unbelievable.
On the Royal Road forums, the main story became about Las Phalanx.
Many users have fantasies about the adventures.
Setting foot on new lands with good hunting grounds scattered in abundance, the corresponding loot and
experience as well as overcoming risk and adversity to acquire quest rewards!
Whenever legends and mysteries of Versailles Continent were to be revealed, users grew so enthusiastic
that they rapidly posted on the forums to the point where you couldnt read any articles.
For now, one of the 10 restricted zones, Las Phalanx, Weed, the Haven Kingdoms fleet and the Griffith
Pirates stood at the heart of those topics.
Title: The attitude of true adventurers is to challenge the mysteries.
Sir adventurers. In tombs and dungeons, let us not look only for artifacts and money, while wandering the wide
lands, let us explore.
-Easy for you to say, you took a few minutes to write a post, go try adventuring yourself. All your life I bet
youve never seen a region like that before. You would just encounter a useless death.
-You would be fortunate if you got lost on your way there.
-Is anyone beginning an adventure at their hometown?

Title: All this time we have been looking for another one of the 10 restricted zones.
I browsed through and processed a lot of data but I couldnt match anything.
It was disclosed few days ago, but we couldnt even figure out how he entered or how he was able
to survive for even a few days.
But Weed was someone who did not know fear or abandonment.
I predict that someday, hes going to leave footsteps in all 10 restricted zones.
-Until the day Weed goes to all the 10 restricted zones!
-Within a year, think he will go to three of the places?

Title: Guess the content of Weeds quest.

He suddenly took a boat to Las Phalanx, for a quest perhaps? Whether or not he was a Lich I do not
know, but given that the adventure is on Las Phalanx, you can imagine the difficulty of the quest and
how awesome it will be. Las Phalanx, perhaps its something to think about. What do you expect
Weed to get?
-I can only make a solemn guess.
-We have a dog at home.
-That was my younger cousin. Just 8 months old. Im in charge of him during the birthday party.
-Success or failure, that will be an issue. And we inevitably will stay up all night to savor the broadcast!
Many stories about Weeds adventures were written. However, stories about Haven Kingdoms fleet and
pirates emerged.
Title: Why did the user plundering pirates go to Las Phalanx?
Title: Haven Kingdoms fleet arrived at Las Phalanx around the same time as Weed, what reason?
Title: Fact, Haven Kingdoms fleet has been tracking Weed since the island of Yipiah!
Title: Haven Kingdoms fleet and pirates, conspiracy? They are hostile why dont they fight?
Users analyzed the posts and tirelessly occupied the forums with their speculations.
Bad Ray and Drinfeld, along with the Hermes Guild did not expect it would grow up to this point.
That sinking the ghost ship at sea and possibly killing Weed would lead to such a big commotion.
However, it was in the land of new adventure called Las Phalanx, the issue of the Haven Kingdoms fleet
and pirates chasing after Weed brought suspicion to other users.
No secret is eternal, that is law.
Posts came up that gradually revealed the truth about the Haven Kingdoms fleet and the pirates.
- A friend of mine belongs to the Haven Kingdoms fleet. He told me why, they followed Weed to interfere with
his quest and kill him.

- A lie, right?
-My older cousin belongs to the pirate crew. He said he also got a similar commission.
-Hermes Guild is going to publicly order the Killer-Blade Army to execute Weed?
-There is no doubt Haven Kingdoms fleet and the pirates are aiming for him.
-Wow, I want to come along. Snatching Weeds equipment and items will mean jackpot.
-Even though they want to, I dont know if its possible to intercept the quest. If its collecting limited materials
then yes, but if they can find from anywhere then no. Furthermore, I heard that only if fame and several other
conditions align will the special quest be offered to them and allow them to intercept.
- Dirty Hermes Guild! Above people dont die on me. Do you want to be their slaves for life?
-So Hermes Guild and the pirates are in Las Phalanx to hunt Weed?
-Thats right. They went with every intention of doing so.
-Completely bad guys.
-Those heinous acts will happen in what, a day or two?
Lee Hyuns eyes convulsed with rage as he read the forum.
Why me .
He wondered why of the many people in the world did they target him who was barely scraping by just to
feed a mouth and live with the bare essentials.
Hermes Guild, the center of the continents most prestigious guild known for their atrocities, it was best to
avoid them.
Initially, Weed made his character in Rosenheim Kingdom. In the center of the continent, due to site taxes,
it was difficult to even obtain a hunting ground.
The tax even extended to wheels and so forth, tyranny of prestigious guilds!
Frankly, Lee Hyuns nerves were spent.
Hermes Guild formed the greatest force on the Versailles Continent, holding enormous influence in the
Haven Kingdom.
In hunting grounds, they killed those who were eyesores and acted indulgently under the signboard Part
of Hermes Guilds.
Backed by influence and power, high-level users were accepted as guild members, growing the guild.
When Weed first saw Haven Kingdoms fleet at Las Phalanx, even though it was greatly inconvenient, he
was forced to concede the hunting grounds to avoid them.
Did you really chase me all the way here just to try and kill me?

If its limited to the degree of the commissioned, you cant steal the quest, so the only thing left is to
impede its success.
In accordance with the ridiculous reason of snatching a quest, they sailed to the distant Las Phalanx.
If the blade swung quickly covers with rust, discard it.
Guilds must make good use of their power and fear, maintain the system of competition and be able to
suppress the provocation of other guilds.
They wanted to sacrifice Weed. Hermes Guilds ulterior motive was easily predictable.
If we could avoid fighting, that would be nice.
Contrary to his words, his forehead was distorting, to Lee Hyun, there was no other option.
The opponent chased him all the way to Las Phalanx to fight him, because of that, he couldnt just go
saying goodbye and leaving like that.
If so, then the fights unavoidable.
Lee Hyun riffled through information on the Dark Gamers Unions forum.
Know thy enemy. Even if I get injured, I need an escape plan.
Many Dark Gamers have been dying under the tyranny of the Hermes Guild.
As Lee Hyun read the materials, he was put into deep thought.
***
Lower the base supplies.
Come on, move without ceasing. We must create the barrier by the end of the day."
Users and soldiers of Haven Kingdoms fleet busily moved.
Information about Las Phalanx was in a darkened state.
They knew nothing about the monster or terrain.
Generally, an adventurer party of individual wanders around. To that extent, monsters dont react
significantly.
However, monsters are sensitive to large-scale landings of humans and attack in droves. Under no
circumstances could there not be a boundary.
Construct a base on the hill near the landing area and explore Las Phalanx.
Drinfeld and the senior part of the fleet in order to maximize the contrast between relaxation and
exploitation, tried to create a fortress for maintenance as soon as possible.
You need to ensure a comfortable nights sleep to quickly restore morale and stamina.
When you put a barrier around the hill, even against monster attacks, just considering the ma terials used
to build the barrier, it is much safer than simple awning tents.
It was for the Haven Kingdoms fleets main force of users rather than the NPC sailors, soldiers, etc.

For the users belonging to the fleet, it was not easy coping with the tedious voyage exceeding 1 month.
As seaman, it was normal for most of them to own their own ship. But when on a boat ride for a long time,
due to the decrease in morale, all sorts of things tend to break out.
There were quite a few possible headaches such as rebellion, riots, homesickness, etc.
Commanding the soldiers and Navy knights, Drinfled had to pay special attention to morale and fatigue.
Were short on wood Captain!
Captain, I cant get wood.
Trees could not grow in the barren, unmatched environment of Las Phalanx.
Leaving the distantly visible monsters, Drinfled replied.
To create the barrier, dismantle a ship and obtain a number of stones to pile up.
Yes sir.
Users and the crew squatted down to carry the rocks.
Due to the distant voyage, extreme fatigue accumulated, but even in that state, they did not have the time
to relax in order to make camp.
Carrying the heavy stone blocks and busily establishing the wall decreased stamina.
Scouts, make observations on the surroundings.
Drinfeld sent out the scouts to thoroughly prepare.
Five scouts quickly went around the vicinity to determine the quantity of monsters and the extent of their
range before returning back.
Special danger signs are visible.
The monsters roaming around seem to be under control of an intelligent boss class monster.
The news put Drinfeld in a good mood. If it was just a massive raid of monsters, to some extent it brought
your mind to rest.
How is the terrain?
The terrain is very bad. Because most of the area is steep rock, it seems it will be difficult to move during
a raid.
As the battle goes on, it gets more difficult to fight systematically in the rugged rocky area.
Furthermore, for the Haven Kingdoms crew, they were more accustomed the sea rather than the land.
When monsters move around to bypass, it seems like it will take a lot of time. And even with scouts
constantly on watch, Im curious is this place really safe?
Part of the scouts could not be sure.
Nearby one of the volcanoes gave off black smoke and the land was shaken a little. Through the cracks of
the cleft earth, lava flowed.

Well, since Weed arrived much earlier than us, theres no way it can be safe.
Youre absolutely right.
The crew was committed to creating the walls well into the night.
Haven Kingdoms 2nd fleets crew are said to be at least 250 in level.
But on average, the majority of the users were in the late 200s to early 300s.
Users were only 46 people, the soldiers numbered 590 people.
With tents and the barrier, they created a strong shelter as a place to rest.
Needless to say, they did not forget to establish appropriate alternating lookouts.
In the meantime, Griffith Pirates made contact with the leaders of Hermes Guild to land.
- Absolutely not allowed. Haven Kingdoms fleet is more than enough to hunt Weed.
Persistent Hermes Guild was unmatched.
When the fleet landed in Las Phalanx, they did not feel pleasant at the thought of the pirates exploiting the
hunting grounds or unearthing relics in their area.
Griffith came up with a concession.
-I will prohibit pirates from conducting hostilities on all Hermes Guild ships.
- Not allowed.
-Willing to concede 3 treasures excavated from dungeons.
-Las Phalanx is obviously a unique area of our Hermes Guild.
Having first landed just a few hours ago, Hermes Guild shamelessly claimed the vested rights!
The prestigious guild of the center of the continent, however, the word shameless was horribly insufficient
for the Hermes Guilds.
Unfortunately for Griffiths side, he learned he could not enter into negotiations as desired and would
continue to be dragged around.
Griffith sent a final ultimatum.
-To save face, Hermes guild may take as much as 30% of the treasure. We are pirates of the sea. We are
not afraid of Haven Kingdoms 2nd fleet. Think about our concessions, I look forward to your sincere
response.
Leaders of Hermes Guild unfortunately had to give permission.
Haven Kingdoms 2nd fleet landed in Las Phalanx. After landing, the defense of the ships became
weakened. If something as extreme as a pirate attack happened, it would be a big problem.
After getting landing permission, late at night the pirates put their first step on Las Phalanx.
Pirate King-nim, shall we set up base?
We dont have the time. Today we are obliged to stay on the other side.
Around the fortress built by the Haven Kingdoms fleet, the Griffith Pirates enclosed their bodies with thin
blankets.

Chapter 3
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Night of the Undead
Haven Kingdoms fleet and the pirates got together into battle formation and embarked on the occupation of
Las Phalanx filled with momentum.
The headcount for the lesser undead that Weed summoned was considerably lacking.
However, even if you call together undead such as zombies, there is not much meaning to it.
Drinfeld, users and even the crew, the fight between them would be unavoidable, so the extent of the
summons would need to be at a minimum Death Knight class.
The friends I seek are .
There are several monsters powerful monsters on Las Phalanx.
Even monsters cannot be ignored.
If you raise a lot of intimacy and friendship, they might help.
For monsters with low intelligence and severe gluttony, making delicious cuisine for them can lead to good
impressions.
Things like gifts might also be required, but looking at the mechanics of a friendship relationship after that,
fighting together in a crisis becomes a given.
Um, you over there .
Weed decided to talk to the Bollards.
Kyareureureu!
Immediately their fur stood on end and the monsters attacked!
While hunting over 1,000 animals, he collected leather, teeth, tails, etc. and made the meat into jerky.
Because of their indelible enemy relationship, the Bollards didnt even bother to listen.
Tairbeths, the bat type monsters did not understand human speech, but they accomplished their activities in
collective groups rather than alone.
Involving the Tairbeths will be useful.
Even if he used Shape Shifter Sculpture to change into a Tairbeth, since he doesnt know their language, it
was useless.
But I can make them my colleagues I suppose.
Weed confidently said.
Hunting in Las Phalanx for a long time creates severe hostilities which means they wil l unconditionally
approach with anger!
The hostilities of the Las Phalanx monsters toward Van Hawk and Tori are also extremely terrible.
Even if they discover him outside their fixed area, they will still fight.
At any rate, it seems bringing a minimum of 30 will be no problem.
Consider the consequences afterwards!
When you have been hungry for a long time, you cannot tell the difference between eating frozen pork and
roasted pork.
Even if its unintentional help from the monsters, it will be enough as long as they fight the Haven Kingdoms
fleet and the pirates.
Still, leaving them alone after they chased me, unfathomable .
While hunting or questing and you suddenly get besieged, its inevitable that you get killed.
Even so, the only method to lessen the disadvantage is to launch a preemptive strike.
At the very least, the opponent could not possibly expect Weed to ambush first.

Got to pick a good date to assault them. Thanks to coming to Las Phalanx first, I can figure out all the
things I need to take advantage of. Summon Angry Stone!
Violent and impatient nature. However, if they are the commands of the master, Angry Stone completely
obeys.
In Morata, many Elemental Shamans contract with Angry Stone to hunt.
Thanks to Angry Stone, the force that can be exerted on the earth increased a bit.
With the advent of Angry Stone, the rising ambient temperature could be distinctly felt.
Master, its been a long time since we met.
Long time no see.
Keuhihi, heres my favorite person.
After being summoned to Las Phalanx, Angry Stone rejoiced like a child.
Angry Stone could report on the areas most optimal locations.
Weed did not summon Angry Stone when he was hunting earlier because of the monsters resistance and
mana efficiency.
Angry Stone might have furthered strengthened the highly flame resistant monster of Las Phalanx.
Sometimes, flame properties restore the monsters vitality instead of damaging it, forcing Weed to abandon
that role.
Summon Earth Expert.
Along with the shape and good impression of a well-mannered adult, Earth Expert was summoned.
Earth Expert also listens to words well and dedicated to the protection of Elemental Shamans, even throws
its body out there.
With many efforts to make a contract, the force you can exert increases as well.
Around Morata, the most popular Elementals were Angry Stone and Earth Expert.
Did you call, Master?
Weed went so far as to call the Elementals!
From his mouth came a vile smile.
You touched me first. Really, I did not want to fight, but it cant be helped. Its all you fault.
Shifting all responsibility.
Committed to mobilizing all despicable methods available.
A guilty conscience, confusion, etc. did not even originally exist.
Keuheuheuheu.
Seeing Weed imagining something and smiling, Rover, Van Hawk and Tori silently nodded their heads.
As people who have suffered, they knew that look. When a crisis situation arises, more of human nature
was vividly revealed.
You touched a difficult bastard.
How can such a sinister human being exist .
Must be the original nature. If humans did not come, we wouldnt be bullied.
Truly a mistake to have met this master.
As expected from the Admiral of the 2nd fleet, Drinfeld had great ambitions.
Hermes Guild is increasingly expanding its presence and I will be the ruler of this spacious sea.
After leveling to the top 1,200 in Royal Road, he had a perfect standard to comply to. For such reasons he
followed the commands of the guild.
He tried to faithfully follow the command asking him to hunt Weed, but he got greedy.
Arriving in Las Phalanx, its an opportunity.
He had no intention of opposing Hermes Guild ruled by Bad Ray.
Those who knew even a bit of the real power of Hermes knew there was no freedom even in the sea.
However, while fulfilling the command to hunt Weed, slightly collecting private gain was fine.

People are now watching me and my fleet. I think its an opportunity to enhance the overall reputation of
Hermes Guild.
Through the guilds internal network, he was persuading a senior official.
People had tremendous interest in Las Phalanx.
Showing the adventure through the internet and broadcasting would make viewership soar.
The leaders of Hermes Guild underwent the necessary discussions.
As the Royal Guards of Bad Ray, the goal they aimed to seize was a grand guild, as instructed by the
overall exterior guild management.
Guild Master Rafael was determined.
-Granted. Reveal the power of Hermes Guild.
Negotiations were made with stations.
Several stations were keen on relaying the exploration and hunting of Las Phalanx in real-time.
But KMC Media did not accept for they fully understood the situation would risk the exclusive coverage of
Weeds adventures.
The name Drinfeld will spread across the land like Weed.
Haven Kingdoms fleet got up early the next day ready to explore.
Temporarily leave 200 people at the fortress. 10 users and 190 soldiers guard the fortress and complement
the defense.
Drinfeld along with the users and crew began to explore.
Elite sailors revealed their maximum ability at sea.
On the other hand, their combat capability on land was somewhat impaired, but dedicated in their own way,
the sailor troops grew.
The Griffith Pirates were the first to hunt.
Block over there!
Arrows! Fire arrows! Its best to use ranged attacks against this burning heat.
Wizard?
Pirates, where are the wizards!
Bollards brutally killed the pirates.
The pirates had remarkable sailing skill, but they were much lower level compared to the sailors of the
Haven Kingdoms fleet. Hunting the level 400 Bollards naturally produced continuous casualties.
Kyahoooo!
With the roar of the Bollard, a myriad of pirates dropped their weapons and sank down!
Whether Griffith or the pirates, there was one principal lesson they knew, prevent countries from pu tting out
bounties on pirates, because unless youre lucky, it becomes difficult for pirates to deal with the general
population.
From pubs, piers, casinos, alleys, etc. pirates could easily be recruited and grow even faster, however,
compared to sailors, their established loyalty was low and they had weak minds. If you neglected the ship
for even a little bit, they would take it away, flee and discard it after stealing money and then secede and
leave the fleet.
Therefore, Pirate King Griffith rather than raise pirates handpicked several pirates that confidentially
admired him as his generals and left them to their own management.
Numerically dominant along with their savage pirate nature, fought the monsters.
Under the general pirates leadership and command ability, the subordinate pirates were required to quickly
sacrifice themselves.
It was a similar way to dropping a lion cub off a cliff and raising the survivors.
The level of monsters is high.
At this spectacle, the countenance of Drinfeld and users of the fleet paled a bit.

However, this degree of resistance was already expected when forming the plan.
From the navy knight users were leisurely words.
Of course. The difference between us and those rabbles, it would not be right to compare ourselves w ith
the pirates.
In addition to Drinfeld and Haven Kingdoms fleet were several other high level users, making them
decidedly different from the pirates.
They also decided to hunt down the Bollards.
Commence attack!
Within the fleet, only three wizards and twelve archers used long distance attacks.
Under attack from the pouncing Bollards, Drinfeld and the navy knights fought in a manner of ambushing
them.
In the midst of the battle 2 sailors died, but compared to the pirates they were only slightly damag ed.
For Drinfeld though the damage was very expensive because in order to raise 1 sailor you needed a lot of
time and effort.
As we battle again and again, we will become accustomed to it. Try to minimize damage. Forward!
Drinfeld continued hunting with his subordinates.
In the end, you cannot come to Las Phalanx without taking a bit of damage.
Hunting Bollards helps reinforce the acquisition of loot and experience.
Every sailor was placed in the middle of users or navy knights to avoid being ambushed by Bollards.
Theres a certain degree of merit from adapting to the Bollards.
The lineup of several high level users from Haven Kingdoms fleet allowed for the safe hunting of Bollards.
This let the weary sailors easily train and raise their levels on the Bollards.
The faces of Drinfeld and the other users lightened up.
10 restricted zones seems somewhat exaggerated. Come to think of it, until us no one explored them.
Hunting in Las Phalanx has merit.
When this battle is broadcasted, my popularity will further increase.
Quietly they hoped for greater difficulties.
Piercing through Bollards, they entered a shady place when they were suddenly attacked by Tairbeths.
The surprise attack was somewhat too big for the sailors to handle in the battlefield.
Levels in the mid to late 300s, unless the Tairbeths were suddenly alone, they would be unable to withstand
the attacks and die.
Although surrounded by 5-6 Tairbeths, it was possible to hunt without dying because including Drinfeld,
they numbered 28 people. The pirates on the other hand were only 15 people.
The Tairbeths were exceedingly fast and flew around brilliantly making hunting extremely difficult.
In the sea they were well trained and powerful, but without it the sailors could only be grabbed and eaten in
vain.
Sailors withdraw to the back. Users take care of your own lives!
Drinfeld restrained himself and gave the command, Griffith gave a similar command.
While preserving the safety of the subordinates, they decided to proceed slowly with the adventure.
Landing in Las Phalanx!
The real time relay coming from each station reported significantly higher viewership.
On the stations viewer forums and Royal Road internet forums, a lot of posts came up.
-As expected of the 10 restricted zones. Monster levels are amazing. Haven Kingdoms 2ndfleets Drinfeld
holds a key position in Hermes Guild. Truly a fleet of Hermes Guild. They are slow but are carefully advancing.
I expect they will uncover all of Las Phalanx.
-Bravely fighting the Bollards in the name of the navy knights. Hermes Guild has truly outstanding courage
and strength.

-To explore one of the 10 restricted zones, Hermes Guilds power is overwhelming. Makes me want to follow
their courage and confidence.
-Look at this, Alba only moderately acts.
-Im really sick and tired of Hermes Alba. You think you can dominate the viewer forums?
-Its their first time in Las Phalanx, theyre just following Weed.
-Bollards and Tairbeths are really frightening. They all rapidly died.
-Weeds alone in dangerous Las Phalanx while they act as a group pursuing him and indulge in extreme selfpraise.
The thrill of exploring the 10 restricted zones caused an overflow of higher viewership, but public opinion on
the internet was not on the side of Drinfeld and Hermes Guild.
However, it was a fact that many viewers felt envious toward Hermes Guilds exploration!
Drinfeld drafted a detailed plan.
Proud of their loot from hunting in the surrounding areas, the first day lightly ended.
Due to the distant voyage, the sailors stamina and fatigue risked a degree of damage occurring.
Easily arriving at Las Phalanx, at that time against the herd they took slight damage. They definitely had to
demonstrate their prowess.
On the second day explore dungeons in earnest.
Dungeons possessing higher difficulty levels will not be so easy.
A lot of damage may occur, but when you safely finish the dungeon exploration, the compensation and
broadcast effects will be amazing.
Drinfeld had the desire to increase his prestige by conquering the d angerous dungeons of Las Phalanx.
After conquering the dungeons, earnestly expand the territory in Las Phalanx. Explore the wider area and
chase Weed in earnest.
In front of the watching audience, flaunt overwhelming force and kill Weed!
Send two or three navy knights to measure skill. If he was capable of dealing with him, he had a one on one
match in mind.
Of course before that, need to get a lot of rest.
By killing Weed, Drinfelds fame would pierce the heavens.
But he was greatly unaware of Weeds confrontation and perfectly established plan using Las Phalanx.
The second day.
Through the sailors labor, the fortress on the hill became strong enough to not be immediately destroyed
when ogres come knocking.
Nearby the pirates lair was built.
While hunting monsters, both parties suffered damage from 30 to 70 people. Users did not die, but the
death of sailors or pirates was significantly expensive.
Can be recovered when we return to Versailles Continent. Do not mind the damage to the sailors.
We will be able to enlist several people as pirates.
For navy and pirates, fame was important.
When fame is high, lots of skilled sailors or pirates will volunteer.
They can be hired for next to nothing so in Las Phalanx, take some damage and concentrate on the
adventure.
And so the dungeon exploration started!
Have to conserve the sailors so we need to do something right now to demonstrate our prowess.

Drinfeld picked the entrance to a big dungeon.

Would be nice if its a modest dungeon. A bit regretful we didn t bring our excavation team on the
adventure.
If the chosen place in Las Phalanx was too weak, the broadcast performance wouldnt be good.
Although unconcerned about investigating the dungeon, only sailors and a few wizards were sent to enter
the rough area.
You have become the first discoverer of Volcanic Heart Dungeon.
Benefits: 1,300 fame increase. For a week, experience and item drop rate are doubled.
The first monsters hunted have the highest possibility of dropping the best items.
Oh, as expected!
Were the first discoverers.
Drinfeld and the users were quite pleased.
As the first, it created a fluttering chest.
2x experience 2x items!
Admiral, I think we will be tempted to hunt here for a few more days.
Already smiling like a fully bloomed flower.
If not for the outgoing broadcast, Drinfeld would have cheerfully and widely laughed at the good luck of
discovering a dungeon.
There are many dungeons besides here. Have to concentrate on the battle.
Yes sir.
As the Admiral under many eyes, he had to give the command in a dignified manner.
And battle.
Wooreureureung!
Wajikkeun!
Kwagwagwang!
Inside the dungeon lay traps and monsters.
Monsters in the late level 400s and even 500s came out.
It was a dungeon with high level monsters and many natural traps.
The ceiling collapsed to attack and the ground completely disappeared.
Because of the broadcast the dungeon had some degree of difficulty, but they wished to keep the damage
to the sailors at a minimum.
Despite the risk, Drinfeld and the navy knights did what was best and came forward.
Lets go. Attack. Dodge. We are the strongest Hermes Guild!
Battling the monsters, seven to eight sailors lost their lives, but coming out of it they tasted the truly exciting
tension and thrill.
In this way they advanced and emerged at a place in the midst of a lava lake circling around them.
At the heart were five Fire Giants sleeping.
-They dont seem to be awake.
-Shall we prepare the wizards?
- Large monsters and inhospitable terrain, I dont think this battle will be easy .
Unfortunately, jobs with possible ranged attacks like wizards or archers were not many people.
The sailors could shoot bows, but their weak damage was not capable of causing any fatal blows to the fire
giants.
Drinfeld and the navy knights were unable to walk on lava so they couldnt assault the giants.
-Should pass them quietly.
In a half body bath with half of their bodies immersed in the lava the Fire Giants slept.
Drinfeld, the navy knights, users and sailors stealthily walked on narrow roads below the rock walls.
Opposite to them around the lake was the entrance destined elsewhere.

Then one moment!

Tududuk.
Along with a subtle sound, the end of the road the sailors were walking on collapsed a bit.
A piece of stone fell into the lava and sank.
Drinfeld and the navy knights reflexively observed the Fire Giants, but they were fast asleep without even a
tremor.
Whew, lucky.
Looks good. We can cross over safely.
But then an accident occurred.
Sweating and staggering due to the heat, while walking the sailors legs loosened up and slipped.
Euaaaaah!
The sailors loudly screamed as they fell into the lava.
They wont stay asleep this time.
Please just sleep.
The Fire Giants were already awakening and discovering the humans stuck on the e dge.
Feeble humans who have come here, you have not received permission. Having awoken me, you must
fight and prove that you are qualified to pass through here.
The giant immersed in lava lifted its arm.
In the hand with a thickness of 2 meters and a length of 30 meters held a sword.
It was an unknown sword, but by not melting in the lava, you could only assume that it had amazing
strength and heat resistance!
Weapon damage is generally proportional to the intensity of its weight. Without sharpness, a fai rly large
penalty will occur, but the Fire Giants broadswords were weapons beyond such dimensions.
Death to intruders.
The five Fire Giants brandished their broadswords.
When the broadsword hit, the rock walls crumbled and chunks crashed down from above .
That was not the only problem.
Lying in the lava lake, the ground shook whenever the Fire Giants made large movements.
Lava splattered as their sharp blades ascended, covering Drinfeld and his companions with undeserved
misfortune and the narrow road the sailors were passing by on was destroyed by the Fire Giants attack.
Kkeuahahak!
Help!
From the Fire Giants strike, 15 sailors melted without resistance.
Dreadful damage!
Comparison with Bollards was impossible. Such was the grandeur of colossal boss monsters.
Forward!
The wizards were ordered to prepare magic in advance.
Several kinds of magic were focused upon the Fire Giants, but there was virtually no damage.
Rather it seemed to provoke their anger and they wielded their swords even more vigorou sly.
After a user reported that the Fire Giants remained unscathed, Drinfeld exclaimed.
Run away!
Lets go! We have to get out of here!
Against the slashing Fire Giants, the users abandoned the fight and ran away toward the entrance.
Drinfeld had no desire to fight and lose a considerable part of the treasured fleet he raised within minutes.
Run as fast as possible and escape from here.
On the narrow road they got tangled together and crashed into the lava. In the midst of this the Fire Giants
attacks continued to pile up damage in succession.
From the chaos, they barely exited the dungeon with a staggering amount of 76 people dead.

Without assembling the subordinates, in order to live everyone ran away alone in ultimate humiliation!
A total of 7 users died.
In the place they died even locating the corpses was difficult so it was impossible to reclaim lost items.
Keueuk.
Drinfelds fists trembled.
But even though it irritated him, he would not dare enter the dungeon again to fight.
In the sea, unless the ship breaks, the sailors do not die so easily.
However, in the dungeon the sailors lost brutally and no longer wanted to fight.
-We need to think about the broadcast. A lot of people are watching.
From his lieutenant and other users came whispers.
Barely conscious of the broadcast, Drinfeld straightened out his expression and said.
Las Phalanx dungeons have outrageous difficulty. Like us, nobody will be able to break them yet. Todays
exploration was difficult so for now were going to withdraw and relax.
Running out of motivation to explore another hard dungeon, they returned to the fortress. The appearance
of the pirates also showed they took great damage while exploring the dungeon.
Both groups took comfort in the knowledge that the other reported failure as well.
***
For two days Weed sat down and created sculptures while waiting.
In the meantime, Seoyoon did not get bored.
Weed made sculptures of things he saw like Las Phalanx monsters or the ghost ship.
Whenever the sculpture was a cute and pretty yeti or animal, her palm extended out.
.
Meaning request!
Weed with a trembling hand passed over the sculptures.
It was a pity and he didnt want to, but she sat down close to his side waiting until the moment the sculpture
was completed, how could he refuse when asked?
Sculptures always make the best gifts for women!
Replacing words, every created piece of work took away sorrow from the job.
Damn jobs decent, but I still have minor regrets left behind.
Weed purposely breathed a big sigh.
Sculptors words, its a work of art sincerely made from the soul. Every one of my works has my heart
imbued in them so I hope you will treasure it.
Of course in his mind there was no such thing as freebies.
And were quite intimate with each other are we not?"
Usually, Weed would not dare say so shamelessly.
Seoyoon clearly looked at his face.
We listen to lessons together, we eat rice together I gave you chickens and dogs and soon Ill give you a
rabbit.
Lots of logic of the intimacy between them!
Seoyoon nodded as a means of affirmation.
From hearing this she became embarrassed thinking how intimate they were.
Her only friend, staying with him was comfortable and pleasant. That person was Weed.
But you know something important, more than family members or close friends, Im not careless with
money transactions.
?
What I mean is the sculptures can sell for more than you know so if you repeatedly ask, you can earn a lot
of money.
Feeling sorry, without wasting any time she hastily gave back the sculptu re when he spoke.

One of these precious sculptures is worth more than 100 gold and even though its regretful, Im giving it to
you. Still it seems strange that only I give something. Were both adults here. If we just cleanly exchange
money it will equal trouble later, well youll see. Rather than selling to someone else, I hope you will give it
to someone you are intimate with. Instead, Ill take care of the japtem later.
Being intimate, its supposed to be given for free, but instead acquire japtem wit h some vague yet
persuasive logic!
Even though items piled up from the incredible hunting in Las Phalanx, Weed could not forsake his greed
for japtem.
So Seoyoon would give him her japtem, Weed diligently made sculptures.
Sculptures help reinforce the ability to earn money, not bad. Really, the lengths an artist goes to!
Seoyoon had become very friendly with Rover, Geuminyi and Golden Bird.
Rather than Weed, Rover lied down on his belly next to Seoyoon with a relaxed expression. Geuminyi was
the same and even Golden Bird blatantly refused to leave Seoyoon's shoulder.
Against Necromancer Weed, it revealed severe aversion and did not even approach the subject, whereas it
held its head with adoration as it touched Seoyoon's head and chin.
Weed felt the need to improve familiarity with Golden Bird by a bit.
But I cant give up the Necromancer job.
To endure in Las Phalanx, undead were essential, that was the thought.
Honestly, as a sculptor, dealing with several high level monsters appearing was difficult.
Through massacres, it was possible to collect a large amount of items, a wonderful job making it difficult to
change.
Thats for you. I myself will eat well and be wealthy.
Similar to that excuse, Weed kept making excuses to keep the Necromancer job!
Eternally unable to get closer to Golden Bird, it seemed he crossed this river of no return.
While spending time carving sculptures, the summoned Elemental Angry Stone suddenly gave off a red
light.
The fire aura in Las Phalanx is getting stronger.
Affected by nature, the power of Elementals grew stronger by association.
Finally time for it to explode.
Earth Expert anxious about something growled as he paced around.
Master, land forces are in conflict.
Essential to large volcanic eruptions, earthquakes!
When that happened, Weed stopped carving sculptures and left on the spot.
Now its time to start.
Defining a justification was not very important.
Often required to do bad things, he could have done something different that was even worse.
Indeed, Weed since the days of Continent of Magic had done a lot of tremendously bad things.
Busy making a living, he lived peacefully, but ones nature cannot be abandoned, that is law!
Undead get moving. Today will be your night.
Drinfeld and the sailors settled in fortress on the hill all shook at once.
This, what is this? Looks like the earth is shaking. An earthquake?
Dont stumble, lower your torso and get balanced.
The first earthquake was severe and sailors fell to the ground. Under the delusion that it would quickly pass
by, they waited.
Drinfeld and the users were not greatly disordered.
Even though they fell, there was almost no loss of health.
Kwareureureureureu.
But from the second and third earthquakes, the vibrations gradually rose.

Rocks from the distant mountains simultaneously came rolling down. It was a difficult situation for those
standing at this place.
With the collapse of the fence, clamor arose.
The earthquakes are getting increasingly bigger!
Hold on to something!
The tents will collapse. Dont stay inside!
Fierce disturbance occurred.
Even the pirates lair built around the fortress became disoriented due to the aftermath of the earthquakes.
To find Weed, the pirates chose a cave made of several intertwining caves as their lair.
Because it looked void and easy to defend, they used the cave as their base.
But when the earthquake broke out, worried about it collapsing, they scrambled to run away.
Then the earth suddenly burst into a cry.
All of Las Phalanx was shaken by the earthquake.
And the volcanoes simultaneously began to erupt in lava.
The stations viewer forums and internet forums were all talking about the topic of the dungeon in Las
Phalanx.
-The level of monsters in Las Phalanx is really high. When will we be able to go there and hunt I wonder.
-Wont it take a long time until we can hunt in parties? Even in the future, I doubt people will deliberately visit
since its too far away.
-Fire Giants, really great arent they? Just momentarily but terrible havoc.
-Drinfeld and the fleet getting crushed and then fleeing, keukeu.
-Even Hermes Guild had difficult problems.
-Las Phalanx of the 10 restricted zones, difficult to find at the end of the north, though considering its a
restricted zone, Im a bit disappointed.
Besides here, there were other places with similarly high level monsters.
-Above, did you imagine that they would die within minutes in the restricted zones?
-Will Hermes Guild even want to adventure tomorrow?
Viewership was high and while the live broadcast continued, users were chatting on the forums.
But then one moment, a post on the forums suddenly began to quickly climb up.
- Finally exploded, the volcanoes of Las Phalanx!
-Earthquakes cracked the crusts. Lavas quickly rising from the land.
-Kkiya, got to watch this!
-Seems to be a scene you just cant miss.

Chapter 4
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Battle in the Volcanic Eruption
From the land vicious heat and steam came bursting out. Part of the crust sank underground. Due to the
earthquake, Las Phalanx monsters scrambled for survival while almost simultaneously, many volcanoes in
Las Phalanx launched lava into the air.
Erupting from the volcanoes lava rained down and seeped into the Cracked Lands until it overflowed. Las
Phalanx, the grand sight of volcanic eruptions. The instinct of Las Phalanx was to be full of fearsome
threats. Weed watching the spectacle from afar gave a satisfied laugh.
Really a great scene!
When he suffered through the volcanic eruptions, it was the worst. Hunting was interrupted and he had to
flee far away. In the process he was deprived of his undead, truly an infernal calamity!
But when others take damage from volcanoes and earthquakes, there was no wonderful sight better than
this. It was like a funny story of a cousins mountain lands prices dropping.
Never forget this for a lifetime!
In the sky, fragments of the volcanic eruption fell everywhere like meteorites. Lava stained rocks spewing
smoke in the clear sky hit the ground.
Syuuuuu - kwagwagwagwang!
A tremendous roar stirred as a blast to the ground made a huge hole. From the debris, the fortress created
by Haven Kingdoms fleet fell. The painstakingly made fences and walls shattered like pieces of paper and
users and sailors died.
This is dangerous.
Come on! Run to the edge of the river!
The piled up fortress to prevent monster raids became an obstacle when escaping. In addition to toppling
over onto the ground by earthquakes, chunks of lava could be seen falling from the sky.
"Euaaaaag!"
While yelling and screaming at their maximum, the sailors died gloriously!
Dozens of volcanoes in Las Phalanx began erupting at the same time with debris falling like rain. As
though thousands of small meteorites were falling, it was a dangerous yet breathtaking sight.
Until now, Weed was in safe places every time volcanic eruptions happened, but they were not
guarantees. Just dozens of meters away from him were falling rock debris.
As long as one is here, theres no safe place.
Having experienced several volcanic eruptions, he confirmed safety zones for survival. Weed clung to the
back of the mountain peak. The flying debris from the volcano eruption that hit th e peaks did hardly any
damage.
At this rate we have to withdraw aboard the ships.
Lets get out of here until the volcano calms down.
The users and sailors fled to take refuge aboard the ships anchored at the Unfreezing River, but then they
saw a massive undead legion. In the background of lava flowing in the Cracked Lands, undead legions
consisting of Death Knights, Witches, Ghouls, Zombies, Skeleton Warriors, Skeleton Mages, Ghosts, etc.
advanced.
Undead!
All the undead legions are advancing. Lets get ready!
Zombie arms were swinging and shaking as they came running. Although they shattered from being hit by
fireballs along the way, more undead followed suit.
Keuheuheuheu.
Hikkeuk! Hikkeuk!

Beyond the broken rock walls came the attack from the undead. Whenever lava debris fell, the bright light
of flames rose. Every time it did, users and sailors could be seen fiercely fighting the undead.
Death Knights opened their mouths with predetermined words.
Dont flee, buried in this lava everyone will die.
The purpose of our lives is to catch your ankles. Dont run away and fight us!
With the words Weed gave the Death Knights, the enemys morale was destroyed.
Volcanoes will explode even more greatly. The flooding lava will obliterate this place.
Haven Kingdoms fleet was at the top of the hill where the terrain made it easy to defend against the
invasion of general monsters. On the contrary though, when the volcano exploded, a large number of
debris covered it. Of course no matter how the lava flowed out up there, they would not be submerged, but
suffering from a volcanic eruption for the first time maximized their anxiety and fear.
They had enough power to defeat the undead, yet they did not concentrate on the battle, preoccupied with
escaping and avoiding lava debris. The Death Knights and undead obtained good results. Hit by the magic
of the Skeleton Mages, the sailors were gradually led into the world of death.
Keulkeulkeul!
Weed laughed delightedly. Committing a bad deed and indulging in the misfortune.
The feeling of eating spicy chicken next to a hungry person.
Geuminyi, Rover, Golden Bird and Seoyoon watched this spectacle.
While commanding the undead, he constantly laughed with satisfaction. The misery of others was
considered good luck, a wonderful delight. Because that was his original nature!
Rather if Weed suddenly became kind to strangers such as dividing money and items to give beginners,
they would be even more shocked and worried. Still, it was hardly possible for Weed to have cha nged, but
even though he was setting up more bad deeds, with their relationship it was understandable.
Because the volcanic eruptions became more intense, the sailors and pirates did not come out from their
cover. With the undead, sailors and pirates entangled in combat, he couldnt help but enjoy the sight. By
lava debris, undead also died collapsing.
Time to gently use new attacks.
As the undead reduced, mana was restored. Weed held the Staff of the Fallen Saint toward the fortress
and chanted curse magic.
Though your bodies I will create undead. For eternity you shall never leave my hands. Declaration of the
Necromancer!
Weed casted 4 curse magics in a row. Physical abnormalities, itching, fear, stimulus!
Ever since the Las Phalanx volcanoes erupted, the morale of the sailors and pirates was shockingly low.
Drinfeld and the Navy Knights did not make any preparations at all for volcanic eruptions. While dealing
with the undead legion, the lowered morale dropped even more from the chanted magic.
The first opponent that must be killed.
Weed targeted both the Priests and Wizards hidden in the fortress. The pirate users that could use divine
power or magic numbered only 7. Ship classification, turning capability and cannon carrying capacity were
critical offshore so Priests were not that necessary. Wizards too, but aboard when miserable battles
frequently take place, it was not uncommon to turn the tide.
Corpse Explosion!
Weed while waving his hands gathered white mana and chanted the spell. The magic was concentrated on
the Priests and Wizards treating the wounded. Where they gathered, Weeds mana came into contact with
a corpse and it violently exploded.
Necromancers Bone Throw was their basic attack magic, but the damage of Corpse Explosion was far
more powerful than that of intermediate-grade Wizards.
Keuaaag!
Its a magic attack!

The Necromancer commanding the undead legion, where is he?

Weed! Weeds hiding somewhere while commanding the undead legion.
Unable to think clearly in the midst of the volcanic eruptions, only now did they finally notice Weed.
Corpse Explosion on the living, depending on the health the inflicted damage can be up to 10 times as
much. With the chain of Corpse Explosions and the weak defense of Priests and Wizards, dea ths en
masse. More than 60 sailors suffered both large and small injuries.
Exploding a large amount of bodies at once, related magic mastery is increased.
Widely known name in the Navy Knights, Oleuban has been killed.
Notoriety increased by 13!
Wanted in the Kingdom of Norton, pirate Ballakal has been killed.
Fame increased by 5!
Notoriety reduced by 5!
You can receive a reward if you go to the Kingdom of Norton.

Innocent people killed.

Innocent people killed.

Innocent people killed.

Level has increased.

Notoriety will increase by 1980.

Due to the effects of the Staff of the Fallen Saint, the effects of black magic and Necromancer skills are
strengthened by up to 70%.

For every single living human sacrifice, all stats will increase by 85 for one week.

Maximum mana increases by 270%.

Due to the Staff of the Fallen Saint, notoriety will further increase by 2010.

Have set a record as a Necromancer.

Most humans killed in the fastest time.

At Weeds mouth, a wicked smile formed.
Too bad, regrettable its only to this degree.
Even bad things are ranked, that is law. Any bad thing Weed did was in another dimension. Whenever he
killed sailors and pirates, he gained balanced fame and notoriety. Griffith Pirates, not to mention Drinfelds
crew, about half had high notoriety or were in a killer state. Killing them gave more experience and fame
than usual and the benefits of notoriety reduction could also be seen.
Weed is up there!
Weed was finally discovered. Users active in the seas were characterized by very good eyesight. They
turned their attention to the exploding volcano and looked around to detect the scene of Weed chanting
magic. The modified skeleton wearing robes and holding the Staff of the Fallen Saint! On his forehead, a
vivid red colored name was revealed.
Weed
Avoid the bodies, who knows when the next attack will come!
No, he is alone, just attack and kill him.
In the midst of the non-unified opinions, Drinfeld made a decision. He heard that while avoiding the
volcanic debris, Weed came out of hiding to attack.

Organize the troops and catch Weed!

He hid early on because the undead legions that dealt such great damage were not found until late. The
image of sustaining major damage due to the sudden attack intensified the desire to catch Weed within his
mind. But then in the northern direction, Death Knight Van Hawk rushed toward the fortress. And in the
west Vampire Lord Tori came running.
The problem was the 50-60 monsters dashing right behind them! Bollards and Tairbeths had a degree of
cuteness that could be felt at a charming level. Weed on the other hand ordered the undead legions to
drag the enemies that repeatedly defeated them, the Chaos Warriors that continuously teleported short
distances to chase them.
This time its a legion of Las Phalanx monsters!
The users in the fortress screamed in unison! Avoiding the lava debris, their spirit was nonexistent.
Following the undead was the monster raid. Everything was going according to Weed.
He picked only the most detestable acts. Forced into this position of suffering, they went crazy.
All hands prepare for battle!
From the cover of the fortress they were forced to come out and fight. And after a while, the monsters of
Las Phalanx overran them.
The elite users of Haven Kingdoms 2nd fleet and the pirates in the worst situation brandished their
weapons. Relying on their colleagues and the walls, they resisted the monsters. Despite the absence of
Priests and Wizards, they stayed strong and endured with courage.
From the time they suffered through hard times during the adventure to the volcanic eruptions and
earthquakes, viewership increased, and ever since Weed launched his attack, viewership won 1st, 2nd
and 3rd simultaneously.
Haven Kingdoms fleet and the pirates were attacked by monsters and a Necromancer!
-Never would have guessed Weed would encounter them alone. Still, without waiting, he attacked first as they
abandoned their line.
-Its not fair. As they suffered through a disaster, he launched a surprise attack. Isnt that too cowardly?
-Theyre stupid for not being prepared.
-Until they got familiar with Las Phalanx, they should have been careful. Theyre not at the age where parents
still change their diapers you know.
-Gathering in large numbers sounds fair?
-There seems to be something wrong with your expectations about Weed. Did you think of a Knight or Warrior
appearing heroically? Ill tell you the truth, during Continent of Magic, Weed was famous for thoroughly wiping
out monster hunting grounds. Guilds that challenged them were indiscriminately trampled over and destroyed
through his means and methods.
-Thats Weed.
-Its useless to write about Weeds notoriety. Quite a lot of users tremble at their bad experiences with Weed
from the Continent of Magic. You think its a joke that people say Weed passing through is more frightening
than a flying Dragon?
-Using monsters and the terrain is a classic technique of Weed. At the truly most contemptible tricks used
without hesitation, the enemies cower so of course hes stronger.
-Cruelty is fine by me!

Not only normal users, several guilds, nobility, feudal lords and so forth watched the broadcast.
Keulkeulkeul.
Weed watching the sailors and pirates fight laughed insidiously.
Although getting hit by lava debris and dying, they fought the undead and monsters to defend the place.
He did not feel like applauding their sublimity, camaraderie or combat ability.
Weed was the villain here.
Noticeably, common sailors and pirates seemed unable to fight.
The aftermath of the curse gave evidence that morale severely dropped and combat ability was affected
quite a bit. Drinfelds sailors and the Griffith Pirates power weakened a lot more than normal. In group
combat, invisible morale was more important.
1,000, 2,000 people collapsed from morale alone, and for a couple hundred of them, the degree of power
they could exert weakened further.
Such evil deeds, from now on better just listen to what he says.
Death Knight Van Hawk acted like a Dark Knight. Isolated between the enemies, he fought his way to
victory against the attacking Navy Knights. Using powerful attack skills, he severed their lives before they
could escape, and whenever Van Hawks health and mana fell, Weed used magic accordingly to restore
them. As an undead under the command of a Necromancer, he was able to report his health and mana to
him.
Vampire Lord Tori rendered himself invisible for the sake of unleashing surprise attacks. Grasping the
nape of sailors, he plunged his sharp fangs in. In the midst of fighting monsters, they di ed from the
suddenly appearing Tori. Filling his health and mana to maximum, the attack of Vampire Lords! Then
appeared his subordinates, the True Blood Vampire Clan. Because they did not have to be worried about
being completely destroyed by priests, they changed into Vampire Bats and attacked with their wings.
However, hit by the lava debris in the air, they scattered like dust.
The sacrifice of the True Blood Vampire Clan is huge.
Most of the Vampires were still young. They grow through battles, but unavoidable sacrifice was bound to
happen. Flying in the sky through the lava debris, they attacked from the air toward the ground. Breaking
through the defense of the sailors and pirates, they plunged their fangs into their napes. For the Vampires,
it was an opportunity to increase their immense power.
Weed was in a relatively calm place, but chaos surrounded the far too pitiful Drinfeld and Griffith.
Toward Weed, attacks occasionally made it through.
Fire! Kill him!
Blinded by fame or angry at the loss of their colleagues, users attacked with things such as arrows. Of
course, such blind attacks might hit Weed so without any second thoughts, he hid himself and collected
mana.
Rover, as the one who created you, without knowing you have become truly handsome . Rover you want
some snacks? Come closer and look.
Rover sauntered over. Although dubious about Weed giving him snacks, he still moved his feet.
Weed violently grabbed Rovers neck.
Mana Drain!
Eummeoeoeoeo!
Absorbing Rover's mana. Thinking about it, the preferred method would be intimacy, but alternating
between Geuminyi and Rover, he quickly absorbed mana.
Corpse Explosion!
Calamity spread throughout the fortress and the scattered corpses exploded. In the midst of the dense
barrier formation, Corpse Explosion. Within the sailors eagerly made fortress, rocks scattered disorderly
throughout and everywhere caught fire, making it difficult to properly find traces.
Mean, nasty, dirty attack method, but the effect was perfect!

Now, lets gently use another magic shall we?

Weed chanted the magic to summon Death Knights. In the middle of enemy lines he summoned undead.
Drinfeld prevented the sailors formation from collapsing by commanding while striking and smashing the
falling lava debris with his sword.
Leading the fleet as an admiral, he was proficient in naval warfare. Utilizing warships and weaving battle
formations, bombarding and destroying enemies became a specialty. Thus, on the ground he had never
seen such attacks that took advantage of monsters, magic and terrain.
There was also no way for him to imagine the reason why Weed would attack them first.
Even in the midst of getting his spirit crushed in various ways, he regained his cool and prepared a
counterattack.
You get out there and kill Weed!
Yes, sir.
He sent a detached force made of 2 reliable users and the best 8 Navy Knights in the fleet.
In the midst of escaping the fortress, debris fell from the sky hitting the detached force, sacrificing 2 Navy
Knights! They crossed over land flowing with lava and jumped over the chasms in the earth. Plowing
through the flames, 3 more lost their lives. To avoid being discovered, they took a roundabout way over a
far distance, taking greater damage.
Now were almost there.
The Navy Knights drew their swords and calmly climbed the mountain. Wizards and Necromancers were
vulnerable to melee. They approached close to Weed intending to take his life.
But on the path they took, one person was blocking. Seoyoon, covered in armor up to her helmet was fully
armed and waiting.
Seureureung!
Seoyoon without hesitation drew her sword.
Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, monster raids, Corpse Explosion, etc. decreased the power of Drinfelds
fleet by more than half.
Number of survivors, 15 users, 219 sailors!
More than 30 sailors died from severe injuries, it was not an exaggeration to say they experienced a
gruesome genocide. Over time, dead users can reconnect, but arduously trained sailors were inevitably
lost forever.
Specifically at the end, Weed summoned the troublesome Poison Fog.
Priests and Shamans using detoxification magic were unable to detoxify the intermediate Necromancer
magic, coupled with excessive injuries from battles and the inability to escape from the monsters led them
to helplessly losing their lives.
Damage to the pirates was tremendous. The surviving pirate users barely exceeded 30, the pirate soldiers
were only 152.
When landing in Las Phalanx, Drinfelds fleet numbered more than just a bunch, considering that point,
this deserved the be called a swarm of death.
Weed!
Drinfeld and Griffith ended up like this because of Weed. Anger broke out at the gruesome loss of
subordinates and their genocide was clearly revealed via the broadcast to the enormous viewership.
Without fail, kill.
Betting my honor as a pirate, Ill kill you.
They resolutely decided to withdraw to the Unfreezing River for 4 days until the Priests and Wizards
revived.
Weed in the meantime relaxed around the riverside and returned to sneakily hunting in order to raise the
level of the undead legion.

Angry enough to cause shortness of breath, as if someone put hot red pepper powder in the water they
were drinking.
"The goal now is to stab Weed to death."
Drinfelds fleet and the Griffith Pirates decided on a definite goal.
In both guild chat and forums, many stories were mocking them so they were trying to restore their honor.
Weed was also familiar with vengeance.
When taking revenge on genuine bad guys, you shouldnt be concerned about them, that is law!
Poor execution that gives bad guys space is a major mistake, be merciful to the opponent and you end up
with a large hit to the back of the head.
Time to quickly withdraw.
At the time the dead reconnected, Weed shrewdly moved the hunting grounds from the Severely Cracked
Lands to the Sculptors Legacy Grounds.
Haven Kingdoms fleet and the Griffith Pirates did not recklessly follow. They did not know if some traps
lay there, but more than anything, against the vibration of the large volcanoes of Las Phalanx, they broke
down into tears.
"Beware of tricks!"
Thoroughly investigate and prepare for volcanic eruptions.
In contrast to their carelessness last time, their figures covered the boundary many times over. After a
volcanic eruption occurred, they methodically widened the area they could chase to. Still, contrary to what
was revealed on the surface, they had dispatched assassins with orders to take Weeds life.
Those intensely prideful guys arent going to retreat.
Weed already expected retaliation to come in all sorts of manner. In Continent of Magic, fighting with
prestigious guilds did not end with just one defeat. Weed was experienced, having suffered through many
such battles.
Master, humans are approaching.
Vampire Lord, Ruler of Blood Tori managed to detect signs of nearby humans.
How many people are there?
Ten. Coming from behind.
Strong?
Level of the guys we sucked blood from the other day.
During a raid, in contrast your opponents shouldnt be as powerful, that is law. It was far from difficult for
the Undead Legions, Tori, Van Hawk and Seoyoon to defeat the assassins consisting of only 10 Navy
Knights. As the assassins were lured into the trap and annihilated, Weed picked up the loot.
Have to obtain Knight equipment and sell expensively to many people.
Kingdom Knights gloves and a belt for holding daggers acquired!
In addition, two items, a venom dagger and steel armor came out. Steel armors level limit was 290,
making it good for midlevel knights to wear.
"Here, this is your share."
Weed gave the dagger and steel armor to Seoyoon.
The most expensive armor was his favorite equipment, but because the items picked up at this time had
important options, so when selling, it would be difficult to receive a very high price.
Create accomplice beforehand.
Weed did not forget the importance of cooperation. Bad things, with 2 you can do better.
Prior to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th raids!
When the volcanoes erupted, Weed breakfast, lunch or dinner gathered undead and monsters and
tormented Drinfeld and Griffith. Ambushing only when they were hunting monsters or scattered.
Hateful, unmatched attack. Dirty and lethal, but it wasnt like Drinfeld and Griffith couldnt handle the
undead and monsters. However, with the Bollards and Chaos Warriors chasing, no matter h ow strong the

defense, at least 10 people were killed. Once reduced, sailors and pirates were difficult to replace in Las
Phalanx, so Weed concentrated his attacks on them.
Undead were toying with sailors while the Chaos Warriors fought Drinfeld and the ot her users. Drinfeld,
users and the Navy Knights suffered anguish at the teleporting Chaos Warriors, but at the end of the fierce
battle defeated them and continued hunting.
Groups of 1-2 users died neatly on top of one another.
Outstanding combat skills.
Weed carefully observed those scenes.
Drinfeld and Griffith only defended themselves without counterattacking to avoid taking damage.
Kill Weed!
Seize him. Ill give a generous cash prize.
Steal his equipment and quest!
Griffith directly led his suicide corps organization and charged through a detour. Regardless of undead or
monsters, the organizations only purpose was to stab Weed to death.
Be ready to suffer damage. Unconditionally sever Weeds life!
Some remained as opponents to block the undead as the rest advanced. They had to make do with
monsters attacking their bodies and two to three pronged roads that scattered them up allowing Weed to
shake off his pursuers. The fight between the pursuers and the pursued!
Weed diligently ran with his clattering joints.
I tell you I will never be caught!
A good point about undead, stamina doesnt fall. In addition, although his strength was weaker and his
physical blow ability was reduced, his light body ran nicely.
All Fours Run!
Running around rocky mountains on all fours to escape, Skeleton Lich!
Seize him!
What kind of Necromancer is fast like that!
Why isnt he tiring out?
The pursuit team ran up with all their might.
Until now, he virtually did not feel the need to use the All Fours Run skill , but even when moving he
considered the situation and appropriated his skill mastery.
Once the skill level reached Intermediate, it changed, allowing him to move very effectively in mountain
terrain. He was able to nimbly move around like a lion or tiger. In addition, when the skill level reached
Advanced, a sound effect occurred.
Ttagakttagakttagak.
Those words he heard sounded of hoof beats stirring and galloping.
Weed knew the geography of Las Phalanx well and was familiar with the location of monsters. Larger
scale tracking units naturally attracted the attention of monsters when the raids took place.
Van Hawk, Tori! Fight!
The men mobilized in the pursuit team were tormented.
Harsh Wave Attack!
Whenever Griffith used his skills, Bollards and Tairbeths sprang up everywhere. But in the midst of doing
that, Weed could earn a considerable distance. With the gap between Griffith and the suicide corps, he
cast curse magic that quickly depleted stamina. Griffith could no longer keep chasing him and returne d to
the Unfreezing River.
Despite the risk, Weed pressed on with the raids.
Several times is a difficult road.
The suicide corps went to great lengths blocking across the horizon even after dying. Repeating the chase
through escape paths, they developed techniques day by day to elude monsters. Even when Weed tried

luring monsters, rather than turning away some went forward in a straight line. The chased side had
limited options to escape whereas the pursuing side increased their skills day by day. Damage of the
sailors and pirates increased, but they quite literally with their dying effort chased him.
You followed with appropriate force and incentive, but too bad you handled it poorly.
Seoyoon, Rover and Geuminyi ambushed and ended them.
Only a handful followed to the end, clearly trying to kill and steal his items, unconcerned that it was
tougher than expected. Even if he tried to take the undead and monsters on a raid, Drinfelds
reconnaissance team in contrast operated in advance. Solid defenses like iron walls driving Weed into a
trap with a seizing attitude evident.
Until the 6th raid, rather than closely matching with the undead, he dragged them around while using
schemes! Weed smacked his lips.
Easy and simple tactics, is this the limit?
But going that far, he was not disappointed.
From Continent of Magic he had numerous ways of dealing with prestigious guilds in Las Phalanx and
merely used tactics with the fastest visible effects!
7 more remain but making preparations is time consuming for me and damage can also occur so.
Even if you kill 10 times, die once and you lose money.
Weed took Seoyoon and his men to the Sculptors Legacy Grounds and completely retreated.
Drinfeld continually failed on these grounds. He believed fighting head on and d efeating the monsters and
undead legion would be enough to kill Weed.
This proves hes a tanuki.
He was clever enough to prepare at least half a dozen escape paths before attacking. Due to factors such
as crowds of monsters, traps, terrain, etc. a large number of troops were working.
Dont chase the crowds. Broaden our area and catch him here.
Drinfeld obviously had an ulterior motive.
When we just arrived in Las Phalanx he was here. Even if he is more familiar by coming before us, theres
no evidence he can wander in a very wide area. And above all, to return to Versailles Continent, he has to
pass through here.
Drinfelds fleet took total control of the ghost ship and the Unfreezing River.
If we go out and broaden the hunting area in Las Phalanx, we will definitely meet him.
Drinfelds reckless pursuit caused enormous damage to his subordinates. Because ultrahigh level
monsters lined Las Phalanx, patience should be exercised, but his mind had no intention of forgiveness.
In the end I will kill him. I will prevent him from returning to Versailles Continent ever again.
For the sake of redeeming his shattered pride, Haven Kingdoms 2nd fleet admiral had to kill Weed.
Drinfeld requested reinforcements from Hermes Guild. With most of them now consisting of only Navy
Knights or sailors, they could not effectively chase the fleeing Weed hurling undead at them.
- About the proposal to stab Weed to death, I request to be borrow support troops.
After a short discussion, Hermes Guild sent a positive answer. They were ready for the soon to rise
prelude of their Hegemonic alliance, but Drinfelds failure was instantly Hermes Guilds failure.
-Weeds acting as a Lich. Ill send 15 Senior Priests, 10 Senior Wizards and 10 Knights as escorts.
The level of support troops was beyond the scope Drinfeld hoped for.
-Thank you. Ill definitely get Weed.
-For smooth tracking, Ill send 8 Assassins, 4 Thieves and 1 Excavator together. Be sure to kill Weed as
well as dig up the dungeons of Las Phalanx.
In order to take total control of Las Phalanx on air with a show of force, Hermes Guild decisively
dispatched troops.
Those bastards, are they cursing me somewhere?

Weed roughly scratched his ears. Although his cursing reduced much, not until 1 -2 months of Royal Road
did he finally start eating well.
In Versailles Continent I have been living well-mannered but your side touched first.
Weed had been living much restraint. Overcharging and selling sculptures and several other products,
relentlessly thrashing the price of goods others sold at, to the extent of handling beginners with the act of
eating grass porridge, all done in order to live!
Anyway, I will never be able to return without breaking through those bastards.
From the beginning, it was not a problem that could be solved by asking for forgiveness. Not even entering
with their waists bent bowing down would accommodate him.
First, for the sake of preventing those bastards from catching me, I have to continue observation. Tori,
Van Hawk, Rover, Geuminyi!
Yes, Master-nim!
Get combat ready.
Increasing the undead legion to maximum, Tori, Van Hawk and the sculptures of life, fight preparations
were completed.
Finally, time to hunt Chaos Warriors.
To solve the quest, exploration of Las Phalanx began at that moment. He instructed Seoyoon on how to
fight the Chaos Warriors.
These guys absolutely do not take defensive postures unless they are trying to teleport short distances. In
particular, when several of them have most of their health lowered, they gather around e ach other, so you
have to be careful.
He sufficiently observed the combat preferences of the Chaos Warriors when fighting with undead and
when Griffith fought against his traps.
Dangerous monsters, but unless you make a mistake, you can catch. Even if all undead are sacrificed,
hunt them down.
Van Hawk aboard Rover boasted of his strong muscles, ready to exhibit maximum power of Knights. Last
time Geuminyi fought the Chaos Warriors with Rover, but they were no longer committed so now he just
walked.
Blocking the route to the place where the Armenian Pirates were annihilated, 8 Chaos Warriors!
To increase leadership, Weeds Lions Roar exploded.
Undead together with me, Blood Lord, Death Knight, those Ive granted life to, Rover, Geuminyi! Everyone
attack!
Keuaaaang!
Weed yelled and the undead stirred their arms as they rushed toward enemies! To inspire courage for the
difficult battle ahead, the Necromancers battle cry.
Pretty cool. If she sang along at this moment, it would be most wonderful.
Weed stole a glance at Seoyoon. After many battles together, she was blocking her ears with both hands.
For Seoyoon, it was just a loud noise only! After the yelling sound ended, she drew her sword and
advanced. The prey was 5 Chaos Warriors.

Chapter 5
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Seulroeos Story

There are no monsters that do not die when beaten a hundred times. Attack!
Weed commanded the undead legion to attack the Chaos Warriors while at the same time preparing to cast
curse magic.
The axe wielding Chaos Warriors took down half a dozen of the undead, in order to successfully defeat
them Weed must quickly cast the curse magic.
Dark and damp air, blow the wind that carries the rotting stench of the dead.
Curse magic that can only be used when there are a lot of zombies!
It reduces mana, stamina, and vitality as well as lowering immunity towards various negative effects.
Weed directed both of his hands towards the Chaos Warriors.
Breath of Decay!
The magic casted gave off a foul odor.
The Chaos Warriors were directly affected by the curse since they are within the full range of the
Necromancers contaminating magic.
Seoyoon was unaffected by the curse since a spell immunity was prepared in advance.
The undead continued to charge but as expected they were slain by the Chaos Warriors.
But even so, the large quantity of zombies attacking steadily reduces the health and stamina of the e nemy.
With their arms bent, the undead continues to rush blindly with no fear of dying which resulted in lowering
the enemies morale.
Cloud of darkness gather and take away their sight. Blinding Jinx!
Weed directed the curse magic towards the Chaos Warriors but failed to affect them.
The Chaos Warriors used teleportation to avoid the curse as soon as it was casted.
Cloud of darkness gather and take away their sight. Blinding Jinx!
Weed didnt gave up on using the curse magic on the Chaos Warriors and observed their movement each
time they teleported to avoid the curse.
The purpose of the curse magic was to limit their sight.
By clouding their field of vision by darkness they will not be able to see the Necromancer.
Same thing with the movement of the enemy, position of their comrades, incoming magic attacks but the
effect does not last very long.
Weed memorized the teleportation patterns of the Chaos Warriors while keeping a tab on the mana
consumption of his spells.
They are now separated!
The Chaos Warriors suddenly set fire to the undead legion.

The undead are being destroyed from the hits of the flaming axes.
When the Chaos Warriors swings their axes to the ground blazing fire walls are erected.
With the combined offense and defense of these attacks, the battle had become even more difficult.
Casting curse magic while maintaining the undead legion had cost a lot of mana, Weed cannot afford to
waste more of it.
But now I know how to counterattack. Skeleton Mages, Archers attack!
Magic and arrows were focused on the Chaos Warriors that produces the fire walls.
Seoyoon, Tori, and Van Hawk riding aboard Rover charged at the remaining 5 Chaos Warriors.
The moment the enemies use teleportation the curse magic had already been prepared to be casted.
The locations with high chances of them appearing have all been determined!
Blinding Jinx
The Skeleton Archers and Mages targeted the possible areas.
Those locations are now being bombarded by arrows, magic, and curses.
The Chaos Warriors received the curse as soon as they appear and a dark blue haze covered their eyes.
Two!
It successfully affected two of them.
Concentrate attack.
The Chaos Warriors that were cursed focused their attacks on the Skeleton Mages and Archers.
Though Necromancers fight using only spells and the undead, being able to assess the situation and fast
decision making is also necessary.
The two cursed Chaos Warriors could not avoid the arrows and magic due to their clouded field of vision.
Attacks done by the Skeleton Mages and Archers are now showing their effects.
Fighting with 8 Chaos Warriors is quite difficult.
Its scary at how they greatly reduced the quantity of the undead.
Tori and Seoyoon as well as Van Hawk fought one each while the numbers of the undead continue to
decline.
Geumini commanded a Skeleton Archer unit to help by concentrating their attacks at one point.
I guess now is the time.
The health of the two Chaos Warriors had been drastically reduced.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Now.

As soon as one-third of their health is left Weed began collecting mana for casting the curse magic.
Cloud of darkness gather and take away their sight. Blinding Jinx!
The magic was casted again towards the weakened Chaos Warriors!
Though its hard to notice the effects at first but the curse magic showed its results when the Chaos
Warriors teleported themselves towards the undead legion.
The curse magic had again successfully affected the Chaos Warriors!
Though one-fourth of the undead had been defeated along the way.
Burn the Zombies! Do not sacrifice yourself pointlessly. Attack!
They began to concentrate their attacks on a single area.
The Chaos Warriors showed a strong sense of camaraderie.
Focus your attacks on one of the weakened enemy.
Okay, golgolgol!
A method of attack that takes advantage of the behavioural patterns of the Chaos Warriors!
The Chaos Warrior Seoyoon was fighting against with is a named monster.
When the Chaos Warrior detected that its allies were in danger it immediately tried to use teleportation but
failed to activate.
It was one of the Berserkers job skills which binds the enemy to continue the fight and prevents them from
escaping.
Seoyoon fought using her sword skills but then as the battle continues a blazing red was encroaching the
area.
With health and mana declining, the Berserker continues its onslaught towards the enemy.
Blow after blow the sword continues to strike, an advanced sword skill that allows one to relentlessly attack.
The axe wielding Chaos Warrior was forced into defense.
The surrounding area had now become a sea of fire but Seoyun showed no care at all.
Until the health of a Berserker is reduced to zero the enemy must continue the battle unable to escape.
The same applies to the Berserker, the battle must go on until one of them dies, a very danger ous
profession indeed.
- Chaos Warrior has been defeated.
- Due to the success of the hunt Seoyun and the party members Fame rises by 2.
- Experience has increased.

The Successful Hunt of Chaos Warriors!

At the beginning of the hunt Weed explained to his party that when Chaos Warriors received certain amount
of damage they tend to regroup with other Chaos Warriors via teleportation.
Have to stay vigilant, they are even more dangerous when theyre about to die. Carelessness will only lead
to death. Although the undead can be sacrificed, they can be brought back to life again but if a sculpture of
life dies then it will be a huge loss. Must prepare an escape route when fighting them.
Weed repeated this lecture 17 times.
Seoyoon was now fighting another Chaos Warrior and when its health was less than half of the original
value she launched a powerful attack.
A Berserkers unique skill that increases the damage done by an attack but consumes twice the mana of an
ordinary skill.
When they enter a state where it is hard to follow their movements the delay when using skills are reduced
by half, such is the characteristics of a Berserker.
The damage done from the attacks had greatly fastened the hunt of Chaos Warriors.
Even if Weed doesnt support her she can definitely clear up the monsters from dungeons and hunting
grounds all on her own.
Seoyoon was quite resourceful but it is mostly thanks to Weeds lecture.
He did not have to worry about her since he already explained things.
He was even secretly proud of her since she listened to him 17 times.
Now there is one less Chaos Warrior and two are in a state of imminent death!
Weed had the confidence that they can win.
The undead took less damage than I had thought.
The undead legion has been reduced by 30% but the Death Knight and the elite units are still in good
condition.
The corpse of the Chaos Warrior Weed obtained was very useful.
Step 4 undead summoning magic.
A large amount of mana is needed to resurrect a corpse.
Soul of the warrior that fell to the depths of hell, come and take advantage of this flesh. Animate Dead!
An undead Chaos Warrior had been produced from the corpse.
It looks similar to when it was alive but the eyes showed a deep blue luster.
A soul of a warrior, Nayideo, has been summoned.
Specter of the mercenary Nayideo, died without leaving a name in the history of the Versailles
continent!

Nayideo had good skills and survived through countless battles but eventually lost his life in
exploring a dungeon.
The nobles that led the dungeon expedition did not compensate the family of Nayideo.
Nayideo had been neglected and his soul harboured great hatred towards the nobles.
Characteristics:
Warrior Mercenary, fear of dungeons, aversion towards nobility, can use different types of weapons.
It has all the physical abilities of a Chaos Warrior!
Two of the Chaos Warriors stayed behind to protect the two injured allies.
The other three teleported between the undead legion and setting them ablaze.
Seoyoon was responsible for fighting one of them as well as Tori while Van Hawk with Rover was charging
at another.
It was now time to give command to the named undead.
Ill just call you Chaos Warrior. Now go handle the one Vampire Lord Tori is chasing.
Yes. My. Lord.
Nayideo the Undead Chaos Warrior used teleportation to instantly close in and attack the enemy Chaos
Warrior.
Fire axe against fire axe, whenever those two weapons met sparks and explosions occur.
It is difficult to fight against a Chaos Warrior but the undead Nayideo has limitless stamina giv ing him the
upper hand in the battle.
Even if the enemy teleports away, Nayideo will just follow him with teleport as well.
The two teleports while striking each other 5 to 6 times!
Tori, you fight with Van Hawk!
But I want to finish off that guy.
Disobeying my orders during battle? Shall I beat you? Or shall I kill you? Which do you prefer?
I will follow masters order!
While Weed let Nayideo do battle with one of the enemy, he took charge of the rest.
Tori had difficulty fighting against the Chaos Warrior alone.
However, with the combined forces of Tori, Van Hawk and Rover the battle with the Chaos Warrior had
become easier.
The summoned undead though they do not level up they still provide experience to the enemy.
Itll be much harder to defeat the Chaos Warriors later but I will definitely get more experience from this.
Weed was overjoyed with the prospect of growth!
In order to increase the margin of safety, Weed added one more unit to attack the enemy.

Geumini leading a unit full of Skeleton Mages, Archers, and other undead hunted the enemy and soon Van
Hawk delivered the final blow.
Riding Rover with tremendous speed, he demonstrated his swordplay and cut the neck of the Chaos
Warrior.
Well done!
Now two more had died, Seoyoon had just defeated another one.
Only five more are left and two are wounded.
One of which has a serious injury, death is imminent.
The situation doesnt even have the need to attack.
Rupture!
A simple curse magic.
Blood continues to shed from the injuries reducing both health and stamina.
A little more of the mana I used for the Animate Dead has been restored.
Weeds five remaining battle is successfully nearing its end.
Excitement filled the area.
When Weed spread open his jaws, Seoyoon blocked her ears.
Weed was singing!
Offer to me the corpses of my enemies! I am the Lord of the Undead! The glorious power of the undead will
lead the battle to victory!
The Chaos Warriors, in desperation, tried to run away but in the end they could not escape death after all.
Hunted a group of Chaos Warriors.
Reputation has increased by 24.
Pioneering in Las Phalanx had increase by 0.3%. Pioneers have a 100% increase in adaptability.
When dealing with monster on the area, defense and resistance are increased. Pioneering can be increased
when exploring dungeons.
Due to the combat experience, fire resistance will increase by 1.7% for the next 100 days.
The increase in resistance will accumulate as you continue to hunt.
As the fire resistance increases, deterioration of health can also be reduced.
Hostility from the Chaos Warriors increases. Familiarity towards Fire Giants has risen.
Pioneering, very useful in hunting areas that it can even make you dont want to leave.
But it doesnt have enough significant effect yet and due to the volcanic eruptions, hunting had become
even more tedious and difficult.

Fire resistance and familiarity with the Fire Giants.

Weed had seen a lot of videos about exploration adventures like being woken up in the middle of a dungeon
only to see a Fire Giant in front of you.
The power of the Fire Giants within the lava streams combined with the volcanic eruptions is definitely
beyond that of a King Hydras poison.
Though Im not sure, this might become useful later. Itll be great if it does.
Weed decided to think positively.
At the place of the dead Chaos Warriors, items are scattered.
The most thrilling moment.
When checking for items, one must remain calm and get rid of idle thoughts.
Please hit a jackpot.
From the spot where the first Chaos Warrior had died were some gold coins and minerals and a horned
helmet.
It had a lot of decent options adding to strength and defense but can only be worn by Dwarves and has a
level limit of 440.
Secondly, we have
The equipments gained were not something to be desired.
Weapons and armors worn only by Chaos Warriors, torches and cooking utensils, and some fire balls.
Identify!
Flame Orbs: Durability 3/3 Explosive Power 205
Handle with care. Removing the seal and throwing it will make it explode.
It can cause a great deal of damage towards low fire resistant monsters and it can also be used to destroy
buildings and terrains.
It was very valuable and it would be a waste to just divide it between Seoyoon and himself.
This item can be highly utilized depending on the situation.
Hmm, this stuff should be distributed fairly. Since there are six flame orbs and six of us then well each
have one.
Weed, Rover, Geumini, Tori, Van Hawk, as well as Seoyoon.
Even if divided like this, Weed didnt hear any complaints from Seoyoon.
Though the distribution was kind of unfair, she seemed to have no obsession towards the item.
To have battled directly with monsters in the hunt but then showed no interest in the item.

Weed felt ashamed so he decided to give 2 to Seoyoon.

You have fought hard so I will give you my share.
Tori, Van Hawk, Rover, and Geumini recovered after awhile from gazing the received flame orb.
At the spot where the third and seventh Chaos Warriors had died, there were blue axes that shone.
Weeds heart suddenly started to pound.
Finally Something tangible, an axe.
I must not be careless while looking for items.
Weed picked up the rest of the japtem on the ground while approaching the axe bursting with emotions.
Identify!
Chaos Axe:
Attack: 175 191
Durability: 130/130
Axe of the warriors from Las Phalanx. This weapon created from the mixture of metals and minerals
emits an aura of chaos.
Imbued.
Restrictions:
Limited only to combat related professions.
Advanced Axe Mastery is required.
Strength must be 1,300 and above.
Minimum level limit is 420.
Options:
It can deal a fatal blow towards enemies with weak defense.
Can launch a consecutive series of fatal blows.
Has a 3% mana absorption.
The chaos aura imbued in the axe allows teleportation within a short distance.
Jackpot!
A unique item has appeared!
The axe is a heavy weapon that has a lot of destructive force.
Though swords are versatile, an axe deals a lot more damage as a weapon.
Of course, it has its disadvantages as well due to its short length and difficulty to use but when a player use
an axe it can speed up the hunting.
And among the players there are many axe users in the Warrior class.
Excellent.
With the addition of the two axes, only the flame orbs are worthy of mention amongst the japtems .
Animate Dead was used on the rest of the corpses.
In order to maintain the 8 new undead, 30% of the mana was consumed.

Weed skills consumes a lot of mana but he compensates it with increase mana regeneration from his
equipped items.
Time to go up the volcano of Las Phalanx and hunt the Chaos Warriors again!
With his high class Undead Chaos Warriors and experiences points from the last battle, hunting became
much easier.
Obtained an axe and 14 flame orbs!
But Weed was frowning.
Axe of the Chaos Warriors, it is a great weapon but the drop rate isnt very high. This is quite a rare item.
The numbers of high-level users are limited.
If this axe didnt have a low drop rate, its value may not have been that great.
Theres only one way. Hunt and pick up a bunch of the axes then sell them as first of its kind.
The first one to use, its the best way of selling to others.
While repelling the Chaos Warriors, the undead legion had been dramatically reduced.
For their replacement, high class undead were summoned using Animate Dead.
The level of the Necromancers step 4 undead summoning magic was still low. Weed still needed to
maintain his undead.
The mana consumption was huge but quality was better than quantity.
Furthermore, the summoned undead retained the teleportation ability which was very useful for chasing the
enemy Chaos Warriors.
Weed has now gathered 20 Undead Chaos Warriors around him!
Weed uses Shapeshifter to turn into a crow to observed the location where the Armenian Pirates were
wiped out.
Originally, Golden Bird that was restored from the Niflheim Empire should have been the one to observe the
area but for some reason it did not want to cooperate.
This should be close enough.
While Weed was wandering, Rover scratched and smelled the ground.
In the area where the land overlaps due the earthquake, corpses of the Armenian Pirates lay scattered.
Amongst the dead bodies one was wearing a high class robe.
Thats the guy.
Weed has good instincts.
He is the one he needed to find after coming a long way in his quest to Las Phalanx.

This commission sure is ridiculously hard.

While hunting for Chaos Warriors, the Tairbeths and Bollards are slowly approaching from a not too far
distance.
The degree of difficulty of this Sculptor quest is hard to comprehend.
A Sculptor definitely could not have arrived this far without the assistance of high levelled colleagues.
At that moment, a thought went straight to Weeds head!
Could it be that I have to take advantage of the sculptures in this quest?
Stage 1 of the quest had him fought against the Embinyu Church and he even had to make use of his
Shapeshifter ability just to get to where he is now!
Even if a Sculptor had somehow managed to arrive alone in Las Phalanx it would have been difficult due to
the professions poor combat ability.
But the Sculptors Heritage was here.
Give Life to Sculpture!
So this quest made me come all the way out here to acquire the sculptures left behind by the late Emperor
Geihar.
Learning how to make sculptures through practising with wood was the norm but Weed must learn the art of
sculpture from the late Emperor Geihar through Sculpture Memories.
Must give life to the Sculptors Heritage!
They were sculptures of life which sustained the beginning of the Versailles continent.
The sculptures that survived were all masterpieces.
Rover was sitting quietly while Weed walked over and rubbed his head.
'This guy and Geumini are useless, 10-20 of those sculptures should be much more useful!'
Masterpiece sculptures.
The Sculptors Heritage, many of the late Emperor Geihars work were unexpectedly found there.
The sculptor who struggled to come to Las Phalanx with an exhausted body just to give life to sculptures
and the conclusion of the touching story at the end of the quest.
But for some reason, Weed could not increase his familiarity with Golden Bird ever since he became a
Necromancer.
No, no, that cant be.
Weed strongly shook his head and denied it.
That is just ridiculous. Im just speculating things, theres no way that in can be true, could it?

The world would have definitely disliked the idea of getting close to an undead but Weed isnt someone who
could think like an ordinary person.
As a course of his actions, he had to shapeshift into the Lich Shire and named himself as Deoreol to
become the captain of the ghost ship, and then later, he modified and improved his transformation of the
Lich Shire.
He then used its advantage in hunting.
That shouldnt be the case. It is only natural that the sculptures of life be useful and should sh ow gratitude
towards their master. So what do those that I granted life should respond?
Mooooooo!
Rover was dragging his feet across the floor while crying, Geumini suddenly stood guard holding a bow.
They were the living proof of those granted with life.
Weed did not actively grant life to his sculptures due to the art stat penalty and the level drop but they were
an absolutely necessary factor in this quest.
In order to solve the quest, the Sculptors Heritage must be given life but as to how much level must he
sacrifice worries him.
Constant concern of profit and loss!
After suffering from this difficult quest, wouldnt the reward be worth it when its completed?
Keoheoheoheom! Anyway, Ill see what happens when I arrive at my destination.
As the old saying goes, if you are stupid, your body will suffer.
It's quite pitiful that Weed fully realized the meaning of that phrase through his own actions.
Weed stretched his hands while erasing his worries.
- You have acquired Barb Robe.
- You have acquired Fire Giants Eye.
The robe was an expensive item. It was an item from the quest that means it will not disappear so it was
necessary to loot it now since someone might take it later.
There was a figurine at the bottom of the robe.
Its figure was very similar to that of Golden Bird and it has accumulated a lot of dust and dirt.
Weed poured water from a canteen and washed the sculpture.
It revealed a beautiful silver color. The sculpture was made from a mixture of platinum and mithril.
Kkirururu!
Having found its lost partner, Golden Bird suddenly rushed towards the sculpture and rubbed its head. It
then looked towards Weed with pleading eyes.

'What?'
Weed decided to check the sculpture.
The completion of the quest Identify!
Seal of the Ahreupen Empire, Mysterious Bird:
Durability 130/130
It symbolizes the authority of the Ahreupen Empires Imperial Household which ruled the Versailles
Continent with grace.
It was made as a pair together with the Golden Bird Senoria Ruseroni. Made by a master sculptor.
Artistic Value: 51,300
Options:
Fame +4,500.
Nobility +150.
Honor +90.
Charisma +45.
Charm +100.
Affects the range of leadership and charisma.
Has an increasing effect. Increases familiarity towards female residents.
If used as an ornament, the loyalty of the nobles will increase by 15%.
Has a ruling effect. 5% increase in diplomatic advantage.
30% increase in luck when defending from a siege or from a large scale battle.
Can summon a mysterious fog. It cannot be damaged.
A historical treasure, due to having found one of the Seal of the Ahreupen Empire the Art Stat
increases by 51.
Then the story of the cherished Seal of the Ahreupen Empire began to flow.
The Archmage Seulroeo.
He came to the Imperial Palace of the Niflheim Empire when it was being burned down by monsters.
Suddenly the Imperial Palace was covered by a dense mist!
The Honored Imperial Knights were waiting to start an ambush but Seulroeo, having a large amount of
mana, blew them away.
The story from the Mysterious Bird!
Seulroeo can observe the whole area from his position.
Mordred, the glorious Imperial Capital of the Niflheim Empire, was being trampled and destroyed by
monsters.
The Embinyu Priests and Barbarian Mercenaries were the ones that commanded the monsters.
Wandering around the Imperial Palace, Seulroeo found two swords that were sealed on the ground of the
Imperial Villa.
A sword with clouds and thunderbolts drawn on it and a red sword without a scabbard!
After that, Seulroeo went to sea and became the captain of a pirate crew.
He then threw the sword that had the clouds and thunderbolts drawn onto it into the Black Sea, and
together with his fully prepared pirate crew, arrived at Las Phalanx.

But then a sudden unknown poison attack wiped them all out!
The scene from the sculpture still continued.
After a long time had passed, a young Chaos Warrior had picked up a sword.
He then immediately went towards the entrance of a nearby dungeon.
*Ttiring!*
Completed the Agents of the Niflheim Empire (2)
The Archmage Seulroeo played a crucial role in the downfall of the Niflheim Empire by conspiring
with the Embinyu Church.
He wanted to take revenge for his disciples and families that were killed but his actions still cannot
be justified.
Seulroeo had taken the Red Star sword.
Made from the magic of a Red Dragon, as for the origins of how it came to the world, it is still
unknown.
Fame increases by 3,600 as a reward from the quest.
All stats increases by 5 as a reward for the adventure.
Received 20 bonus stats. Can be distributed to any desired stats.
Title acquired!
Explorer of the Polar Region.
No one can stop you on the land you set your foot on.
Title is granted for the completion of a difficult quest in one of the continents restricted zones!
When walking on rugged terrains, stamina consumption will be reduced by 60%.
Whenever in a restricted zone, resistance is increased by 10%.
Effects of skills are also increased by 7%.
Increase in stats was given as compensation from the mysterious sculpture. The final stage of the S -class
quest was also revealed.
*Ttiring!*
The Recovery of the Red Star (3)
The sword by which a young Chaos Warrior took is a very dangerous weapon.
Created by a playful Dragon, a vast amount of mana is sealed within it.
When taken to the magic circle left behind by an Ancient Wizard in Las Phalanx, the monster that
possessed it will gain tremendous power.
Imbeols Circle is located in the deepest part of Las Phalanx..
Recover the Red Star before it absorbs the power of the magic circle as soon as possible.
If successful, you will be able to receive the appreciation of the northern races.
Difficulty: S
Quest Restriction: Last of the 3-stage quest. Limited only to Sculptors with Advance Sculpting.
If you accept the quest, you can view the story of Seulroeo.
Since Weed has come this far, he nodded immediately.
I will make the Red Star mine No, I will preserve the peace.
You have accepted the quest.
In the Niflheim Empire, there was a rising genius, a young wizard named Seulroeo..
He succeeded in every research he started.

He was the first to have fought against invading monsters. He was also acquainted with many races that are
not human.
He had a charming fiance named Letia Evelynn.
You are the only one for me. I will endure everything just to be with you.
Seulroeo promised to marry Letia and join the Aristocracy of the Niflheim Empire.
He has the typical characteristics of a hero.
A handsome face, a good house, a beautiful fiance, and gifted with magic.
Seulroeo had so many gifts that any of his friends would be enviable of!
By the decree of the Emperor, Seulroeo will join the army to exterminate the monsters in the outer regions
in one months time.
I accept.
Seulroeo, together with the army, had killed a lot of monsters in the outer region using his magic.
Weed saw the giant and now extinct monsters being crushed by a display of powerful magic through the
video.
Then Seulroeo went back to the capital hoping for a big reward for his meritorious deed.
Letias family has been beheaded due to treason.
His fiances house had been cut into pieces.
Because the evidence was all too obvious, Seulroeo was helpless and could not do anything.
Seulroeo was sobbing in front of his fiances grave.
Thereafter, due to his grief, he secluded himself in his laboratory together with his magic .
Rather than having thoughts of revenge against the Niflheim Empire he had cut off all attention towards the
world and he immersed himself in his magical research.
And so, several seasons had come to past.
Within the shadows, voices can be secretly heard.
- He cannot move on with his fiances death.
- Seulroeos despair will only make him more corrupted.
- Why would he still be on our side?
- He might try to overthrow Niflheim Empire, he and his disciples must be removed.
- Get rid of his families.

- Then we should go on with the plan.

While Seulroeo was still secluded in his laboratory, his family members had all lost their lives.
It was either caused by an unknown illness or an assassins attack.
Even if the Niflheim Empire had investigated, the cause was never found.
While Seulroeo fell to an even greater despair, his disciples had died having contracted a disease of
unknown origin.
Amongst all this tragedy, an assassin tried to attack Seulroeo but he had caught him with his magic.
Who are you? Tell me the one who ordered you to do this!
It was the Niflheim Empire!
Then the assassin had suddenly committed suicide.
A necklace was found from the assassin.
Seulroeo started to doubt and quickly checked the back of the necklace.
And at the back of the necklace, he had finally found what he was looking for, a certain mark of a secret
organization in the Niflheim Empire.
Are they trying to dispose of me?
A conspiracy led by the Niflheim Empire threatens the life of the Archmage.
Since that day, Seulroeo decided to run away and hide but this only led to a rumor within the Niflheim
Empire that he was secretly planning for a rebellion ever since he had lost his family and fiance.
I see, they really were behind all this.
The frustrated Seulroeo had settled in a place where there were no humans and lived in solitude.
All the while he continued his magical research.
Due to his grief, he would sometimes be on the verge of losing his sanity.
One day, priests of the Embinyu Church came to him.
We would like to grant you the opportunity to take revenge on the Niflheim Empire.
Seulroeo, due to him living alone and having no contact with people, had become sober.
A chance to get revenge.
Seulroeo, even though you have not sinned, isnt what happened to you unfair? According to our
investigation, the fall of the House of Evelynn was staged by the Imperial Palace.
The priests had provided a rusty necklace as evidence.
This was found on the ruins of the house of Evelynn.


You, who loved that woman and your family, even after losing them together with all of your disciples, you
chose to become a hermit, now decide whether you want to take revenge or not.
Magic of the Embinyu Church was casted upon the necklace.
Seulroeo was dazzled by the necklace and then images of Niflheim Imperial Knights burning the house of
his family and his fiance were shown.
Revenge I want vengeance.
You have chosen well. Together we will destroy the Niflheim Empire.
But who are you?
The Embinyu Church.
I think Ive heard that name before. Where have I heard of it? Ah! Are you the ones that worship an Evil
God?
People are misinformed. We are trying to correct their misperceptions about us.
Seulroeo had been successfully brainwashed, the reason being his mind had weak ened.
I want to join.
Seulroeo had joined the Embinyu Church. He took care of their weapons and armors and he had also given
them all of his magical research.
War had been waged against the Niflheim Empire!
The Embinyu Church had made use of monsters as well as a regular army to randomly kill the citizens.
Having lost his reasoning, Seulroeo had become a pawn of the Embinyu Church and watched the massacre
unfold before his eyes.
Seulroeos old friends had tried to protect the empire but they all lost thei r lives in his and the Embinyu
priests hands.
Finally I have returned.
Seulroeo entered the now burning Imperial Palace.
Blinded by greed, he randomly stole the treasures while defeating the knights he encountered.
The magic barriers were all destroyed and the Imperial Palace is now being overrun by the invading
monsters.
Within the Imperial Palace, two swords can be found.
It was sealed there by the Niflheim Empire.
The Red Star.
And the sword that caused a great disaster to befall on the Versailles Continent in the past, the Asmodian
Sword Drawer!

Drawer:
Durability 96/180.
Attack 218-249
The material used to create this weapon does not exist in the Versailles Continent. It is speculated
that it had been used by the Asmodians.
Imbued. Can summon lightning and thunder storm.
Restrictions:
No level limit.
Applicable to all professions.
When used in battle, it will exhibit curse magic attributes.
No fixed properties.
If an Evil God worshipper were to possess this weapon, then this weapons properties will change.
Options:
Can summon a monster from the Underworld by offering a sacrifice.
By offering a sacrifice, stats will increase.
Increases the power of dark magic by 200%.
Specializes in curse magic! Will be able to use all curse magic.
User will be immune to all curse magic. Can be use to rule over lesser monsters.
The moment his hand clasped the sword, Seulroeo face was filled with bitterness.
The brainwashing magic of the Embinyu Church was removed and his reasoning had returned.
What have I done?
Seulroeo had regretted his actions.
Joining the Embinyu Church that worshipped an Evil God then engaged in a conspiracy to destroy the
Niflheim Empire and to dominate the continent.
His actions now cannot be undone.
Looking back, he realized he unknowingly joined the Embinyu Church when they visited him.
The Embinyu Church must have been behind everything!
From this point on, Seulroeo decided to devote the rest of his life in fighting against the Embinyu Church
and reconstruct the Niflheim Empire.
I must gather forces to fight against the Embinyu Church.
He then threw away the Asmodian Sword Drawer to the sea but brought the Red Star with him to Las
Phalanx.
In the history of magic, Imbeol was the most powerful master of fire magic. His magic was enough to me lt
down a whole castle.
He was one of the 12 greatest Wizards.
Seulroeo tried to go to Imbeols Circle and absorb the mana stored there using the sword but due to him not
returning to the Embinyu Church for a long time, the dormant poison spell that was pl aced on him suddenly
activated causing him to have a seizure.
To actually die like this
Finally, Seulroeos demise fell into the hands of the incoming monsters from Las Phalanx.

At last, the conclusion of the story.

With the catastrophe that had befallen unto the continent, the name of the Embinyu Church had risen!
Weed finally learned the story hidden behind the quest.
Finally found the connection which ties the difficult S-class quest, the investigation of the fall of the Niflheim
Empire which was caused by a large scale invasion of monsters.
After fixing all the loose ends of the past, the reconstruction of Niflheim Empire can begin.
In the process of completing the quest, details about the late Emperor Geihar von Ahreupen had came to
light, as well as secrets of the sculptures of life, the Golden Bird and the Mysterious Bird, and having found
the Sculptors Heritage.
It can only be commissioned to a Sculptor, what a great and intangible asset.
It would be perfect if a lot of gems and minerals from Las Phalanx can be acquired as a reward for the
quest.
I must reclaim the dragons sword from the hands of that young Chaos Warrior. Anyway, that should be the
most pressing matter.
Good thing that place is not too far from here!
If the quest is successful, I can obtain that Dragon Sword.
While Weed was imagining getting his hand on the sword, his heart started to beat fast while having a
shortness of breath and saliva drooling over his mouth.
The Dragon Sword that wasnt created on the Versailles Continent was better than any other swords he had
seen.
Identify!
Weed did not forget to check the robe of the Archmage Seulroeo.
It can increase magical damage and reduce 30% of mana consumption of spells, with these effects, it can
be considered a high class equipment.
Jackpot!
Weed had a wide smile but then he noticed Seoyoon. He suddenly felt pressured since he had monopolized
the items.
But it was acquired through the quest, it was too valuable to be divided fairly.
Weed saw Seoyoon indifferently nodded her head.
There was an open hole in the torn robe Weed equipped that he obtained from the Wailing River.
Even if he repaired using the sewing skills, without the necessary fabric, although the increase in mana is
fixed, there will be damage.
Weed had been wearing the robe for its effects but having his ribs exposed is quite unsightly.

Thank you.
Weed had never once felt this good when he had spent his time with Seoyoon.
Weed was very pleased that he could take all the items.
Identify!
Fire Giants Eye:
Durability 30/30
Superior magical material.
Can expand the range and power of a fire magic wand.
It is a raw material used as a magical reagent.
If one owns this item, Fire resistance will increase and will not be attacked by Fire Giants.
Options:
5% Fire resistance.
Receive recognition from Fire Giants.
Drinfeld had suffered huge damage from their attacks and was force to retreat!
It was an item that ensures your safety against them.
Weed then equipped the barb robe.
With this, will I be ready for the last part of the quest?
However, Golden Bird was still looking at him with sad eyes.
Kkukku kkukku kkukku.
Weed alternatively looked at Golden Bird and the other sculpture made from mithril and platinum, the
Mysterious Bird.
As soon as he noticed, Weed was able to quickly judge the situation.
You really like this guy, huh?
The Golden Bird suddenly twisted its thin legs and wings feeling shy when Weed pointed this out.
The late Emperor Geihar sculpted the Golden Bird and the Mysterious Bird around the same time.
However, the Golden Bird was brought to life and had a mission of protecting the late Emperor Geihars
artifacts.
Weed would be able to gain a lot of familiarity from it using the Mysterious Bird!
Graceful and elegant, having a high charm that only the Mysterious Bird can exhibit.
Emperor Geihar was already long dead and his sculptures in the continent continue to degenerate, but this
one is different and is still in perfect condition.
Regrettably, Weed had transformed from a Sculptor to a Necromancer and due to this he could not increase
his familiarity towards the Golden Bird.
Then in the midst of it all, it found the Mysterious Bird and begged Weed to grant life to it.

Kkuru kkuru.
Weed had already planned to take advantage of the situation.
He must have the upper hand in the negotiation since the Golden Bird is a tough opponent to persuade.
Then Weed began speaking his scripted lines.
The art of sculpture is indeed a hard and difficult world. One has to suffer and must persevere in his
constant search for beauty. A sculptor has to work for who knows how many night and days but still had a
hard time making a living out of it.
?
Rover and the Golden Bird showed a puzzled expression.
Weed had a hard time in increasing his sculpture skill proficiency and he had to constantly make those cute
animal sculptures along the way but only to be taken away from him by Seoyoon.
I sacrificed a lot just to carve sculptures and youre hoping that I would grant life to this sculpture if you just
ask? When Im in battle, you just stood there and ignore my situation, so why would I fulfil your request?
Kku.. kkukku.
Tell me, from the very beginning, was there anything wrong from what I said? Not once have you offered
your help.
Using a few words that delivered a threat but resulted to arouse guilt, truly a high level of persuasion!
The Golden Bird reluctantly made some noise for a while.
Weed nodded.
Hmm, I cant hear you well.
Kkukku kkukku!!
Rover was happy that Golden Bird had now become his new colleague wh ile Weed looked as if everything
had gone according to plan.
He even acted to be meek.
To think that a hardhearted man like him could show such an expression.
Maybe he might have a tender side after all.
Rover started re-evaluating his owner but the sudden command of Weed cut off his thoughts.
Lie Down.
?
Though the command was unexpectedly abrupt, the Golden Bird immediately lay down.
Too slow. Do it quickly! Now roll on the ground 5 times!

Orders were being issued by Weed!

The Golden Bird, trying to gain Weeds favour, rolls on ground.
First I have to bring down his defiant side.
Increasing the familiarity and at the same time having it work its worth, Weed had completely taken
advantage of the favour.
You can stop now and rest.
Golden Bird stretched its wings while lying on the ground.
Seoyoon also wanted it to perform a few leaps but watching it lay down and rest was just too cute and
adorable.
She had a firm belief that Weed would not order it to do something extreme.
Chirp if I say one then tweet if I say two.
Kkukku kkukku.
One.
Kkuwoo.
Two.
Tweet.
Alternate!
Kkuwoo Tweet, Kkuwoo Tweet.
Since Golden Birds level exceeded 500 it can swiftly moved tirelessly.
The bird heard Weed clapped loudly.
Okay, you can stop and rise now.
Golden Bird suddenly jumped up and within its sapphire-blue eyes showed an intense light of expectations.
The Mysterious Bird.
It had now been many years since the Emperor Geiher died and no one else but Weed can grant life to the
long lost partner of the Golden Bird.
Ill grant you life, look forward to it.
But Weed was still not satisfied and he plans them to work further from here on.
Just like raising chickens, the taste of the meal will depend on how you raise them.
Weed has acquired 1 more subordinate for battle!
Golden Birds level is 519 it is quite high.

Emperor Geihars Sculptors Heritage will be granted life while on the quest!
Judging from the races special characteristics, they will have excellent combat ability.
Their levels would be definitely better than Rover and Golden Bird.
I must give life to the Mysterious Bird and have it do work later.
They are the sculptures which symbolizes the Ahruepen Empire.
If life is given, they will definitely be high levelled.
Even if Golden Bird hadnt requested it, Weed would still grant life to it since it is a part of his quest.
I dont feel like doing it right now. Golden Bird, depending on your performance Ill grant life to it. So work
hard from now on.
Kkukku!

Chapter 6
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Inferno Dungeon

Weed decided to go hunt first before tracking the young Chaos Warrior.
I need to prepare before entering the dungeon.
Fire resistance increases with every hunt of the Chaos Warriors in Las Phalanx.
The corpses of the Chaos Warriors were also valuable assets towards the Necromancer and Golden Bird, at
the same time, was earnestly assisting in the battle.
As the battle goes on, Weed was surprised to see Golden Bird being surrounded by light and then its body
and legs started to grow.
Its neck, wings, waist, all had started to enlarge!
It had transformed itself gaining a size of 3 meters and 20 centimeters.
Its golden flowing feathers were embedded with beautiful jewels.
A diamond crown was worn atop its head.
Golden Bird can use polymorph, the ability to change the body.
Mooooooo!
Golgolgolgol!

The other sculptures of life gave out a shocked reaction when they saw Golden Bird.
In a way, they were wondering why they werent created like that.
As sculptures made by Weed they have high pride when it comes to their appearance but they can only feel
ashamed after seeing the difference.
You guys are still good. Just do not forget what the Wyverns looks like.
.
Rover and Geumini became quiet when they heard about the Wyverns.
They were lucky that they werent as hastily made like the ugly Wyverns.
Weed then led the undead.
Chaos Warriors, lets go!
The Chaos Warriors makes use of short distance teleportation during the battle making them hard to hit but
then Golden Bird suddenly brandished its claws in an empty area.
Keek!
The moment the location of the teleporting Chaos Warriors had been predicted, the cl aws and beak was
used to attack the vitals points.
*Ttadadadadadak!*
Golden Bird has launched a series of deadly attacks like a woodpecker!
The Chaos Warriors could not hold against the attacks and have quickly died.
Golden Bird soared into the air after tearing and discarding the monsters.
It had a terrifying combat ability.
The transformed Golden Bird then engages Weed in a conversation.
Weed-nim, we have won.
Well of course.
Monsters in Las Phalanx have their fire attribute magic and skills increase for almost two times.
For this reason, high fire resistance is required.
While hunting for Chaos Warriors the fire resistance had been raised up to 22%.
If the 10% increase resistance in a restricted zone is included then it is now at 32%.
Weed originally has good resistance and this is due to him having a high amount of fortitude.
Weed, Seoyoon, and the sculptures of life move along with the undead.
Resistance wasnt the only thing that increased while hunting Chaos Warriors, 18 axes were acquired along
the way and because of that Weeds backpack had an increase in weight.

Due to Weeds Skeleton status his power to carry the backpack has been reduced.
Items that are worth a lot of money are not meant to be left behind!
Weed usually hides and leaves his japtems in hidden caves and blind spots but he doesnt want to do that
to the expensive ones.
And with a large backpack against his shoulders and collarbone, Weed walked silently towards the
dungeon.
It is now time to resume the quest and enter the dangerous dungeon.
Tori, Van Hawk.
Yes master!
At your call master.
You two head first in the dungeon.
Weed putting his servants to use!
Since this is an extremely dangerous dungeon there are sure to be a lot of Chaos Warriors together with
their subordinates.
***
Meanwhile, Drinfeld and Griffith were expanding the area of their exploration in Las Phalanx.
Their reinforcements from the Hermes Guild in Haven Kingdom have yet to arrive at Las Phalanx.
In the meantime, they were trying to increase their adaptability in fighting in a terrain full of volcanic
eruptions and cracks on the ground.
Compose yourselves and lets show them how the elites will conquer this land.
The coalition of high level Navy Knights and Pirates has united themselves.
Although the hunting wasnt very efficient, if they were to be ambushed again by Weed they could
immediately launch a counterattack.
I dont care what means and methods you use just bring me Weeds head at any cost. The Hermes Guild
will give out a handsome reward.
They no longer have the pride they once shown.
Drinfelds group then successfully hunted a bunch of Bollards.
Great volcanic eruptions followed awhile later.
***
CTS media and LK game broadcast aired the adventures in Las Phalanx live!
They have suffered great humiliation and intense mockery in the board but it soon calmed down.
The expedition led by Drinfeld advanced towards the fissured grounds of the Sculptors Heritage.

Excitement filled the viewers watching the footage CTS media broadcasted.
The Sculptors Heritage, now this is a totally unexpected place. Do you think Weed came here?
It seems so.
The expedition continued their hunting and due to the effects of the Sculptors Heritage it had become much
easier.
Drinfeld, you mainly use a large knife as a weapon same as with the other Navy Knights, why is that?
The damage it deals is big and it has high durability which is necessary when fighting against sea monsters
and Pirates.
So thats why you use it though it is still hard to fight here in Las Phalanx.
I agree. It takes a very long time to sail here and the levels of the monsters are quite high.
It was dangerous to fight while avoiding the volcanic eruptions wasnt it? Seeing them directly sure is a
terrifying experience.
I, Drinfeld, together with the 2nd Fleet was chosen by the Haven Kingdom because we can adapt well with
dangerous environments.
What about Weed? He seems to have adapted well after coming here first.
In an adventure, having a large scale exploration group is different fr om going alone. The risks between
these situations cant be compared.
Conversations between Drinfeld and Griffiths Pirates were being relayed in the broadcast.
The live broadcast was aired twice a day and it took first place in the ratings.
***
Due to the contract with Weed, KMC Media have yet to show the broadcast of the quest.
Since the quest is still ongoing broadcasting it will increase the chance of Drinfeld and Griffith in interfering.
This is also done in order to hide Weeds current location.
Windows of KMC Medias head office were still lit late at night with the entire staff working overtime.
They were preparing to edit the video since they do not know when will Weeds quest finish.
***
On the Versailles Continent, the citizens and priests began to speak.
Have you heard of Emperor Geihar? He was the first emperor of the Ahreupen Empire that united the
whole Versailles Continent. Anyone who has studied history would recognize him.
The Archmage Seulroeo, they say he would use any means and methods to achieve his ambition. The
Matam Wizards are even talking about him and remaining records say he was a genius. There are also
rumors about him that say he was the key to the collapse of the Niflheim Empire.

Wasnt there a reason that gave him no choice but to do so?

You got to believe this. There is a land where only the courageous can go! In it there is a monster that
possesses a very powerful weapon. This will definitely cause a huge disaster and the only one who can
stop it is a single Sculptor.
Dwarves, Elves, and Fairy warriors were summoned. They were preparing for an expedition to go to Las
Phalanx.
If he fails that monster which threatens our peace will definitely begin to move. Dwarves bear arms for
battle.
Elven Archers make preparations for battle, we will show them the true power of the fire spirits.
Videos of the movements of Dwarves and Elven race were posted at the Royal Road homepage.
And with just closing the eyes players will be able to see what is happening within the Versaill es Continent.
Weeds adventure was definitely becoming a hot topic in the continent.
***
You have become the first discoverer of Inferno Dungeon.
Benefits:
2,100 Fame increase.
For a week, experience and item drop rate are doubled.
The first monster hunted will have the highest possibility of dropping rare items.
Woah!
Weed let out a surprised cry.
The Fame it gave out was ridiculously high.
What the hell!? Just how dangerous is this dungeon to award such high Fame?
It can be guessed that the next area will be quite formidable even with the summoned undead.
Nevertheless, it is best to earn money while one is still young since that money will be useful when you
grow old.
Weed ordered his subordinates to move forward.
The internal passage of the dungeon was wide enough to be able to fit multiple troops.
Flames were gushing forth underneath the ground and were reflected by the cave walls creating a
marvellous sight.
Walk carefully and go through there.
Weed took the right path were the flames are coming out while Seoyoon took the left side.
With this small act Seoyoon was very grateful towards Weeds consideration.

But it was actually far from the truth, the motive was quite different from how a gentleman acts toward a
woman.
Theres no way Im taking the left side of the path. Who knows when a monster will come out there.
Instinctive reflex for self-preservation!
The fire resistance Weed gained was quite high so that level of flame is still tolerable.
On the walls of the cave there were a lot of crystals, agates, and garnets.
Although classified as jewels, they were of the inexpensive and the common kind.
This is a good place for making sculptures.
Weed lingered for awhile looking at the wall.
Soft skinned humans have come here!
I smell the rotting stench of the undead!
On the other side of the passage, 6 large-sized Inferno Knights came out running and shouting.
The Inferno Knights were much larger than a Barbarian and their height rivals that of the Ogres and they
were brandishing their swords.
Every time they took a step the dungeon shakes a little.
Weed immediately began to issue commands.
Chaos Warriors, attack!
The 20 high class undead was given an order to attack.
The risk was dangerously high since they were engaged in a close distance battle.
The rest of you keep watch and prepare to retreat!
Think before you leap, it is best to confirm whether a persimmon is ripe before taking a bite.
If the undead cannot match the Inferno Knights in the battle then they will be used as scapegoats for
retreating.
Tori and Van Hawk did not join the battle instead they were on standby.
If were going to be chased by those monsters then Ill use them to buy some time.
The Chaos Warriors that were made from the Animate Dead skill made use of their teleport ation to keep out
of the Inferno Knights line of sight.
They also use their axes to deal damage.
And of course, those axes were equipments that came from Weeds backpack.
In order to enhance the power of the undead Weed made them equip powerful weapons!

Grrrr, abominable Chaos Warriors!

These rotting undead are annoying.
The ongoing fierce battle between the undead and the Inferno Knights only irritated Weed.
Since the Step 4 undead summoning magic creates superior undead which has high intelligence bu t the
most they could do in the battle right now was just simply to avoid.
Using his tremendous leadership over the undead Weed had thought of something to use against these
strong monsters.
One bold plan.
A battle of attrition.
There were a lot of undead that Weed commanded directly, they were chosen to play an active role.
With repetitive battles these undead continue to learn.
The elite undead taught by Weed continue to annoy the Inferno Knights and pushes them back.
This was due to their numbers which were considerably much higher compared to the engaged high level
monsters.
Among the Chaos Warriors there are those whose decays are getting worse. Seems like the Chaos
Warriors are starting to wear out.
From observing the battle he had arrived at a conclusion.
Noticing such details are not that difficult for Weed.
Tori, Van Hawk, what are you doing? Dont just stand there, go and fight!
Understood master.
Weed, being their owner, scolded them without remorse even though he originally ordered them to s tandby
and prepare for retreat.
Van Hawk and Tori immediately rushed to join the fight.
While the two engage the Inferno Knights in a pincer attack Geumini was given an order as well.
Shoot them with arrows from here.
Golgolgol!
Golden Bird also participated in the battle and using its incredibly fast speed it was able to deal an attack at
the vital spot of an Inferno Knight.
Seoyoon pulled out her sword and decided to join the battle as well.
Weed, not participating in the battle directly, started to curse the enemies.
Then one of the Chaos Warrior was defeated and the mana used to maintain it was recovered.
Have to make them last a little longer.

Relaxing while observing others battle, this was the privilege granted to the Wizard and Cleric class.
Their large size sure isnt just for show.
Suddenly the marks engraved in the Inferno Knights armors started to shine and due to this they gained a
great increase in defense.
With their excellent defense and high stature it was even more necessary to exer cise caution in hunting
them.
Though they were now mostly weakened due to Weeds curse magic.
This battle is rather long.
8 minutes have now passed!
The Inferno Knights were getting tired and Weeds mana has been depleted.
Large amount of mana was needed to resurrect the undead and the Chaos Warriors continue to deplete
their mana every time they use teleportation.
The undead, Seoyoon and the others have now started to encircle the Inferno Knights creating a wall.
With Golden Bird luring one of them away the hunt had slightly become easy.
Have to end this battle quickly. Chaos Warriors, seven of the bravest of you go and interject that Inferno
Knight.
Weed being the Lord of the undead commanded them with great charisma.
The Chaos Warriors that were pointed out by the Fallen Saints Staff and Bar Khans Tome were greatly
honored and started teleporting immediately towards the isolated Inferno Knight.
Corpse Explosion!
Kwagwagwang!
Chaos Warriors that showed great valour and loyalty towards Weed were rewarded with an order to
explode!
Using Corpse Explosion on the corpse of high level monsters would definitely result to high destructive
power.
A bright red pillar of fire was erected from the ground up to the ceiling in just an instant!
Finally with the collapsed of the enemies formation Weed gave out a short and precise order.
Kill it!
Everyone concentrated their attack on the badly damaged Inferno Knight.
Due to the death of a comrade the Inferno Knights are now in a state of fear.
Curse magic effects are enhanced by 35%.
All resistance are now reduced by 60%.

Aggression is lowered but will be more focused on defending.

Only four out of the remaining enemies did not succumb to fear.
Weed focused his curse magic on the ones that entered a state of fear and launched a concentrated attack
on them one at a time.
Weed did not conceal his joy whenever he catches the items he saw falling.
- You have levelled up.
- Your Fame has increased by 6.
- Necromancers skill proficiency has increased.
Pioneering did not increase unlike with the hunt of the Chaos Warriors. This was most likely because the
race that truly dominates Las Phalanx were the Chaos Warriors.
Anyway gotta check the items.
Among the armors acquired there was one that stood out.
An exclusive item fitting the large physique of Barbarian Warriors!
Although the restriction was at level 460 Weed did not worry.
Its not that I have fewer things to sell. If its difficult to sell then just smelt it and recreate it later.
The Inferno Knights gave out various minerals as well and also a small amount of Mithril and jewels.
Weed divided the items he collected exactly in half and gave it to Seoyoon.
While it is a fact that she took an active role in fighting together with the undead, if she had not come along
to Las Phalanx then Tori would not have helped in clearing the dungeon.
Of course, hunting the Chaos Warriors would have been difficult as well.
Weed eyed the piece of Mithril with extreme greed.
It is very hard to obtain the rare Mithril Once I have gathered enough Ill make them into armors, is that
okay with you?
Seoyoon nodded.
Ill make the best armor later.
Although Weed was showing his best good-natured smile, with the countenance of a skeleton it can only be
seen as an extremely rotten smile.
Half of the jewels were given since she did a good job.
Weeds mood then brightens up when he took Seoyoons share of the Mithril since he does intend to make
the armor.
Weed aims to increase his blacksmithing skill.

The amount of Mithril he might find here could speed up his skill by more than a few days than what he
normally does.
He could gather a lot of Mithril in this dungeon hunt and then creating a sculpture made out of pure Mithril
wouldnt be just a pipe dream.
Of course for a Sculptor this would be quite an achievement.
Ill have to replenish the undead Animate Dead!
With the number of Chaos Warriors greatly reduced the corpses of the Inferno Knights were ideal
candidates for replacements.
The 12 remaining Chaos Warriors then started teleporting to gather the rest of the Inferno Knights corpses
to replace the fallen 8.
Inferno Knights body have resisted the dark magic.
Necromancer Skill must be at least Advance Level 2 to raise the body.
Summoning of the undead has failed.
The corpse did not turn into an undead but Weeds mana was still consumed.
At my current state I cannot use these corpses.
Weed wasnt very satisfied and decided to take a rest.
Mana and stamina must be recovered, same goes to Seoyoon and the other sculptures of life.
The party still hasnt rested and recovered completely and yet another battle is about to commence!
Humans and undead challenging this place, what a bunch ignorant fools. This is no place where you can
just recklessly enter.
This is not a place for you lowly humans. Ill have to eliminate all of you here.
Inferno Knights have reappeared.
Due to Weeds and Seoyoons name bearing a red mark other monsters in the dungeon were aggressive
towards them.
Weeds Infamy had already surpassed 6,000.
If someone has a murderers mark then monsters will most likely not flee in battle.
If you dont kill them fast enough then they might even call for reinforcements.
And since your name will be exposed you will be chased all throughout the dungeon.
Thus with the sacrifice of 8 more Chaos Warriors the two Inferno Knights were successfully hunted.

Chapter 7

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Fire Giant

Having ventured deeply into the dungeon, a flowing river of lava came into view.
An underground lava river having a width exceeding 400 meters!
Harsh high temperature were being emitted enough to exhaust anyone getting near it.
Seoyoon stayed as far away from it in contrast to Weed who was marching towards it.
If not for his high fire resistance he wouldve suffered high amount of damage by now.
While Weed and his undead didnt show much change on their bodies, Rover and Seoyoon were sweating
out a lot.
Also their stamina was now consumed at a faster rate.
After confirming that there were no alternative ways to go around the lava river Weed made an
announcement.
We will have to go across using that.
Rocks and metals were found sticking out in the middle of the lava river.
The smallest ones were barely enough to fit a foot while the larger ones were around 13 square feet.
A lot of them have flat surfaces.
Though that was not the only things found in the lava river.
Fire Giants that made the expedition group run away with tails behind their legs were sleeping in it.
And what connects the two sides from the lava river was a rope bridge probably used by either Inferno
Knights or Chaos Warriors.
Weed examined the rope which seems to be made of twisted Bollard leather.
Hmm, not sure if its safe, better test it with the undead. Chaos Warrior 1, you go first.
Yes. My. Lord.
With the undead Chaos Warriors rigid movements it started to cross the rope bridge.
It was rather easy for the undead to cross since it didnt have any fear of death.
After having crossed three-fourths of the rope bridge it then used its teleportation to reach the other side.
Good. Lets get moving.
The other undead then took turns in crossing while Tori fly over carrying Geumini and Rover.
Rover, after seeing the hot flowing lava, got frightened and started to struggle but after much effort they
were able to go across.

Now it was Weed and Seoyoons turn.

Out of concern, Weed suddenly asked Seoyoon.
Are you scared?
Seoyoon shook her head and then walked quickly towards the rope bridge.
Weed walked along behind her. He then grabbed the rope and gazed downwards, what he saw was quite
a terrifying sight.
Popping bubbles from the red lava were producing intense heat.
One wrong move means a one way trip to hell!
Weed, feeling anxious, started muttering.
Youre a guy who has live through worst situations than this. Just keep going straight, there should be
nothing to be afraid, right? Though crossing the rope bridge maybe risky and dangerous but the monsters
here use it and there seems to be no problem. In a way, I should consider myself lucky.
As soon as Weed finished muttering 10 Chaos Warriors emerged from the other side.
It seems that a group of Chaos Warriors were scouting the area.
I can sense someones presence.
Undead!
Purify the invading undead. Kill the guy that defiled our fallen brethrens!
The red axe wielding undead Chaos Warriors, Tori, Van Hawk, Golden Bird, Geumini and Rover got ready
to attack.
They were the only ones that could directly intercept them for the meantime.
Defensive formation! Chaos Warrior 1, 2, and 3 focus your attacks on one of them while using
teleportation.
Weed commanded the battle while staying on the rope bridge and got ready to cast curse magic but then
giant eel like figures suddenly emerged from the lava.
These eel like monsters then started spewing fireballs.
And those fireballs blasted Weeds robe and Seoyoons armor.
- You have received fire damage from the Baovants attack.
Immolation!
If the fire is not put out the damage will continue to accumulate.
While the two of them were recovering from the sudden attack another group of Baovants appeared and
spitted more fireballs.

Due to the increase of fire resistance, the damage was light but the current situation proves to be much
more dangerous.
Moreover, each time the fireballs from the Baovants hits them the rope bridge would sway making Weed
stumble every 2 to 3 meters when he tries to run.
Balancing to stand is already hard enough and now crossing had become an even more arduous task!
The master is in danger!
Van Hawk yelled when he noticed Weeds crisis.
Weed was dealing with different sets of monsters while staggering to maintain balance but he deemed the
Baovants to be a greater threat and decided to deal with them first.
Theyre in the lava so I cant attack them directly. Dark magic is all I could use since I dont have any
spells that could counter their fire attribute.
Water magic series, it would have been a great help in this situation if a water or ice spell could be used.
Though Weed would only be able to use the basic spells even if he had a spell book.
And since he is not of the Wizard class he wouldnt be able to deal the maximum magic damage from
using those spells so using that method cannot defeat the Baovants.
I do not want to jump down on the rocks.
Though the protruding rocks have flat surfaces it was still very unreliable since it was possible to slip into
the lava river upon landing.
Fighting the Baovants in the lava river is definitely not an option!
Even if things turn out as a direct battle while equipping the Daemon Sword, as a Necromancer the
physical damage would be weak.
This is not good.
Weed is very fast when it comes to decision making but Seoyoon acted first before he could decide.
I dont want to see him die.
The Baovants started carpet bombing them but Seoyoon blocked the attacks reducing one -third of her
health.
Weed was surprised with Seoyoons actions.
Light Sword!
One of the sword skills of the Berserker class.
After receiving the damage, she immediately activated this powerful skill. This was the new sword skill she
learned after gaining experience from the previous battles.
Seoyoons sword was now wrapped with bright red light. She then swung it towards the Baovants.

Kwagwagwagwang!
By consuming mana the sword created a powerful blast.
Light Sword was a simple skill.
It only needs mana to activate and it can directly reduce monsters health neglecting their defense.
Since running away from this battle would be very disadvantageous, the only option left is to face them.
So Seoyoon devoted herself in using the sword skill.
Though there were a lot of them the skill was still very efficient to use due to its fast attack speed and high
destructive power but the Berserkers mana is being rapidly consumed.
Keee.
Kkwaeaek!
Baovants that were hit by the blast fell one after another.
Even if they try to defend the Light Sword skill will still successfully hit them robbing away tremendous
amount of health.
Now there was no need to directly attack the Baovants since the skill was a long range attack using mana.
And due to the characteristics of the Berserker class the monsters fighting them were now being
pressured.
The Baovants then started retaliating using their long range attacks as well.
In the meantime, Weed was clinging on the rope bridge suffering from ongoing battle.
Damn it.
Each time Seoyoon attacks, the rope bridge would shake violently.
Baovants spewing fireballs were rapidly decreasing due to Seoyoon constan t swing of the sword.
Since they were affected by the Berserkers curse of madness, the monsters could not escape the barrage
of the Light Sword skill.
They now have lost physical control and even if their bodies grew tired and collapse they will still
unconditionally attack their surroundings.
A skill that will not stop until all enemies have been obliterated.
Seoyoon intended to stay in order to make a way out for Weed.
Even if the rope bridge was destroyed and she falls to her death, she will still conti nue using the range
attack until all of her mana was depleted.
Run away quickly.
That was the message she was trying to convey in her eyes but Weed interpreted it way too differently.

Somehow do something to make us win.

Weed thought she was being unreasonable.
And the thought of Seoyoon staying behind so that he could go to the other side never came to his mind.
It was hard for him to accept but he must fight together with his colleague.
He must now devote his life to his colleague because he cannot run away.
Weed totally thinks that Seoyoon doesnt want to be the only one fighting until the very end.
With the rope bridge swaying I cant concentrate on casting magic. What the heck can I do?
The High Elf Bow!
Earth Expert, give me support.
Earth Expert was resummoned then footholds were created on the bridge.
The undead were still continuing their battle with the Chaos Warriors but Weed cannot afford to use mana
to help them.
Water Spirit!
Weed equipped High Elf Yeurikas Bow and fired arrows towards the Baovants.
Arrows infused with the power of the water spirit hit the Baovants!
Though the arrows werent powerful since he was in the skeleton Lich Shire form it was still enough to help
Seoyoon.
The Baovants still continues to attack Seoyoon with their fireballs.
And due to the loud noises they were making the Fire Giants woke up.
Too noisy, cant sleep.
Fire Giants waking up can only mean trouble.
With their arms, measuring tens of meters, caught the Baovants and then threw them away.
Each time they moved the currents of the lava river would change and the ground would shook.
A Fire Giant then took out a sword in the lava river and pointed it towards Weed and Seoyoon.
Upon seeing the mighty swing that killed dozens in the expedition group escaping i t would be impossible.
Weed then quickly pulled out an item.
He held out the Fire Giants Eye then the incoming swinging sword suddenly stopped.
You
Weed swallowed his saliva with a gulp.
Are not an enemy.

Then it changed its attention towards the Baovants.

Weed approached Seoyoon to make sure it would not attack her.
Every time one of the Baovants dies a great number of unknown golden powders would fall into the lava
river.
They were precious items but they were not worth the risk!
With the Baovants being disposed of Seoyoon stopped using her skill and was now free to move.
Seoyoon then quickly run across the rope bridge and joined the battle of the undead against the Chaos
Warriors.
Only nine of the enemies were left, the undead were able to kill one.
Rover, Geumini, Tori, and Van Hawk were enduring the battle but now help has arrived.
Now that there were no more dangerous factors, Weed has no need to cross the rope bridge in a hurry so
he began casting curse magic to aid the undead.
Curse magic that targeted large area were used since it was hard to target them due to teleportation.
And since the part of the dungeon the Chaos Warriors appeared at wasnt very wide it was easy to hit
them with those curse magic.
The current battle had made the Chaos Warriors fall into a state of panic because of the awakening of the
Fire Giants but because of that Weed was able to take advantage of it and finish the fight.
Weed then heard the sound of the Fire Giants going back to sleep not too far away.
I shouldnt make too much noise like the Chaos Warriors and Baovants.
Fire Giants like to soak in the hot lava and doesnt want to be disturbed!
Weed must now reorganize the undead since he had just lost a lot of undead Chaos Warriors along the
way.
There were also new bodies to use for summoning but Weed did not yet leave the rope bridge.
?
Seoyoon, Rover, and Geumini had puzzled looks unable to understand Weeds current behaviour.
I cant just leave those precious ores behind.
First class jewels and large chunks of ores such as Mithril, diamonds, ambers, and adamantiums, were
protruding on the surfaces of the rocks in the lava river.
Its not that often that one can see such large amount of ores and so Weed started climbing down.
Upon safely landing, Weed again took out the Fire Giants Eye and placed it in plain view.
He then equips his hammer and chisel and started chipping off the protrusions making a lot of noise.
Kkang, kkang, kkang, kkang!

Weed decided to work carefully but making noise at the moment was a nec essary step.
After a while, the Fire Giants opened their eyes.
Silence is the best.
Words for sleep suggestion!
Weed continues extracting the ores while trying to hypnotize them.
Each time a Fire Giant is in a half sleep state he would try giving them su ggestions.
There are too many Chaos Warriors. Kill, kill as many as you can. Why? Because your race is the one
that truly dominates fire.
This lava river flows on the entire continent. Surely this would lead to some of their bases.
Besides, the Fire Giants are the true rulers of Las Phalanx.
If you guys dont make the initiative then this land will be taken from you.
Also those annoying Chaos Warriors are noisy. It would be best if their numbers are reduced.
When they were about to completely wake up Weed would pretend to drowsily yawn and it would
successfully suggest the Fire Giants to doze back to sleep.
During all this, 15 different types of high class jewels and ores were acquired and enough Mithril to create
two swords.
A large profit was obtained in Las Phalanx.
***
Yurin was scattering paint on a clear lake.
A scene that would clearly shocked a nature conservationist!
Living near the lake were large and small herbivorous animals and monsters.
With their glossy eyes they were carefully watching Yurin.
The Aqualight Painter was painting and a crowd was gathering.
What picture should I draw?
Yurin was muttering to herself while trying to find a theme.
Pales party were on a quest related to Mordred, the Imperial Capital of the fallen Nilfheim Empire.
But she wanted to freely travel to many different places so left the party for a while.
Animals and monsters seem to live in harmony here.
Yurin began painting trees with abundant fruits on the lake.
Then a field with sweet potatoes in it followed, the idea was so that the monsters here will not starve.

Surprisingly the painting did not spread in the water.

By the time Yurins hair covered by her hat fell down to her shoulders, her brush had finished painting.
- Aqualight painting was used on the lake!
- You have completed Natures Bounty!
A beautiful landscape drawn on the lake, it depicts natures overflowing abundance as viewed by the artist.
A scene that calms the mind.
The precise coloring and delicate brush strokes shows that it was made by a maturing painter.
However it did not completely integrate with nature and when rain comes the painting will be disturbed.
Artistic Value: 98
Special Options:
As long as Natures Bounty is reflected in the water there will be a temporary increase in the nearby plants
growth rate.
Animals will tend to gather near the lake.
4% increase in mana regeneration for Cleric and Wizard classes.
- Beginner Illustration skill level rises to 7. Drawing lines are much more accurate and can take advantage at
the characteristics of drawing tools.
- Dye Painting skill proficiency has increased.
Yurin was now admiring her work.
She was glad that the animals were delighted.
But suddenly the water on the lake started to undulate.
Uh, whats happening all of a sudden?
Yurin became flustered and tried to run away from the lake.
But then the ripples in the water calmed down and water droplets started rising.
Since it was night time, she relied on the stars and the moonlight to see.
And upon seeing the picture of the night sky reflected on the water she was mesmerized.
Then the water droplets that were rising from the lake surround her and started spinning around.
With the moon and stars reflected on the water, the water droplets were sparkling!
But the marvellous sight did not end there.
The painting drawn by Yurin was changing into something different.
A never before seen mountain and a castle beyond imagination appeared.
The water droplets that were now floating seem to lead Yurin towards the beautiful painting.
Yurin then approached the painting.
Even though the water in the lake was rocking, the painting was undisturbed.

Where is that place?

It was a very beautiful castle.
And its gates were wide open as if it was trying to invite her in.
Deciding to take the risk, Yurin painted her appearance in front of the castle and then activated her skill.
Picture Teleportation!
After a few moments, Yurins presence disappeared from the lake.
The power that kept the water droplets floating also disappeared and it fell down towar ds the lake.
At first, the castle in the painting could not be seen but then
Wow!
Yurin uttered a voice of excitement.
It was the most beautiful castle in the Versailles Continent!
It was built on a windy hill of a mountain with a wide field in its background.
Yurin walked on the golden fields and head towards the castle.
It seems to have been built a hundred years ago and somehow had magic protection since the castle was
clean and has received little damage.
It was the same as the majestic castle found in the painting.
- You have seen St. George's Castle.
-Fame increased by 350.
- You have appreciated the beauty of the building, Wisdom increased by 10, Art Stat increased by 25.
It was an amazing gain for Yurin since both Wisdom and Art Stat got an increase.
If this was Weed, he would surely have a rotten smile on his face while looking at scenery.
Excuse me.
There were no guards guarding the opened gate.
I would like to go inside!
She gallantly exclaimed her intentions and walked passed through the gate.
There were many flowers and trees growing in the garden and fishes swimming on the clear pond.
One could even smell the faint scents of the flowers.
And now the awaited interior detail tour of the castle!

There were a lot of rooms inside such as a study, a library, the maids room, the guards room, and up on
the second floor are the knights room.
On the second floor, there exist a large room with the name Petrov written on it.
Surprisingly, the room opposite to it has Yurins name written on it.
Somehow this does not seem like a coincidence.
Carefully, Yurin decided to look for the rooms owner and opened the door without letting out a sound.
Inside was a spacious living room with marble floors of elaborate designs worthy for a noble!
On the open windows one could see the castles garden and the magnificent sight of the mountains.
In the bedroom, there is a bed large enough to fit 5 people and sleep comfortably.
In the bathroom, a large tub filled with warm water had rose petals scattered in it!
The room was like a high class hotel suite.
And on the wall hangs a blank canvas.
It seems that she had the room of the fairy tale like castle all to herself.
Time seemed to have slowed down for Yurin but it was cut short for footsteps could be heard climbin g the
stairs.
Someone who lives in this castle has just returned, too bad I cant enjoy this place alone anymore. Since
that person has received a saints permission to live here does that mean his not a bad person? But then
again, there were no magical alarm devices installed in the castle against illegal entry.
When Yurin entered the room she had left the door open.
And standing in that opened doorway is a man with shaggy hair and clothes dyed with various paints.
He then let out a loud discontented voice.
Hey you, Aqualight Painter, dont just walk in here as you plea--
The moment the man saw Yurins countenance, his face stiffened and his heart stopped beating, he was
utterly speechless.
Aqualight Painter Petrov!
He was a man that inconspicuously painted in Royal Road.
His paintings are known by the fairies and spirits but the rest of the world has yet to see them.
Though he had gained tremendous Fame, it was only limited to the fairies and spirits.
And all of his accepted quests were only related to increasing his painting skill proficiency.
It was also he who has found St. George's Castle.
I dont give a damn about peoples recognition.

Petrov lived his life only with pride and passion.

And now due to an uninvited guest he has a very awkward expression on his face.
Hello, you are my neighbor Petrov?
Yurin started talking to him but then immediately apologized as an afterthought.
Im so sorry I came in without the owner knowing, Ill leave now.
No, it is okay. I am not even the owner of this castle.
Petrov then anxiously explained the situation to Yurin in a hurry.
The St. George's Castle was actually a castle not built on the Versailles Continent.
It was originally the painting on the blank canvas.
Marvelled by the painting, the fairies gave it a suitable space to be built and used dragon magic to level
the land.
Ive been here for a year now, currently on a quest to restore this castle.
Uhm, I was painting on a lake when suddenly a painting of this castle showed up.
I see and since youre an Aqualight Painter you were able to get here. Though the skill of the Aqualight
Painter is one way to travel here, other painters should also have some other means of getting here but
thatll require triggering certain quests.
Hey, this room
Its Yurins room. It should be pretty comfortable inside.
It is possible to return to this room from anywhere in the Versailles Continent, you can also bring your
own items and leave them here. In addition, you can also export the items you own from here.
Petrov the painter that had reached intermediate painting skill took advantage of this castle due to his
quest and he has no desire in revealing any of his known information to the public.
But whenever he would look at Yurin his heart would start racing.
Petrov normally had an arrogant and self-righteous nature and he would frequently ignore other people.
But from the moment he met Yurin he fell in love at first sight.
As a painter, it was natural for him to appreciate the charm and beauty of women.
Yurins soft and delicate facial lines and her clear deep eyes were just too beautiful beyond compare!
She is already very beautiful as is but she gave off an impression that she will be even more beautiful in
the near future.
She was the perfect beauty a painter would want to continue painting for the rest of his life.
And so Petrov told everything he knows to Yurin.

When you leave a painting in your room you will continue to receive its effect wherever you are.
What do you mean by receive its effect?
Ah, Im sorry for saying that all of a sudden without any proper explanations. What I meant to say was the
effects of the painting the grants blessings to players. Paintings drawn by other artists are exempted from
this only from your own paintings will you receive its effects. For example, if you place my paintings in your
room you will not receive any of its effects.
Petrov had a pathetic expression on his face.
He wanted to look good in explaining things but got awkward and started hurrying up the explanations.
But every time he converses with Yurin he would occasionally observe her beauty especially each time
she changes her facial expressions.
Petrov had completely fallen for her.
***
Having crossed the lava twice, they are now deep within the Inferno Dungeon.
They continue to fight the Inferno Knights and Chaos Warriors along the way and now they were
experiencing a volcanic eruption.
Experiencing the volcanic eruption while deep underground in Las Phalanx gave off a new sense of
excitement.
Even if one hides in a safe zone one will still feel the shaking like those in thrill rides.
Keueeek!
Rover, Geumini, and the undead were stumbling all over the place while Weed and Seoyoon barely
manage by sticking to the walls.
Summon Earth Expert. Provide support to the undead and the rest.
Thanks to Earth Expert the party have stopped stumbling.
Wall collapse in the passages of the dungeon was also prevented guarantying their survival.
Weed had gathered a lot of information about Inferno Dungeon.
For many years, the inhabiting monsters were in constant strife against each other.
Since in Las Phalanx the various races of monsters were only born on their own respective dungeons. This
had caused them to solidify their own group.
And Inferno Dungeon was the main passage that connects all dungeons of Las Phalanx. Things turned out
that way because of the deformations made by the volcanic eruptions, either creating new paths or
blocking them.
But the most frightening of all was the amount of lava that flows out during volcanic eruptions!
The lava that came from deep underground runs through the passages at terrifying momentum.

And right now a certain change occurred in Weeds safe zone, signs of small cracks were appearing.
Hot air was coming out like that of a steamer.
It seems as though lava will burst out from it but its actually still relatively safe for awhile.
It had erupted today so I guess it will be dormant for a few days.
If one doesnt waste this chance then one can freely explore the dungeon.
Though it was vague whether what occurred was a minor earthquake or an eruption, Weed was able to
confirm that it was indeed an eruption through the various signs.
Weed being able to completely adapt to the volcanos nature started sculpting a rock!
If the world gets destroyed by tomorrow, Ill be able to stop paying taxes.
After waiting for the flowing lava to calm down, the speed of the exploration had tremendously increased.
Before letting the monsters settle down during the aftermath, the undead struck them first.
While continuing the hunt for Inferno Knights they battled a certain group of Chaos Warriors.
Among them, a Chaos Warrior uttered some strange words.
Kubichya will avenge me.
You will definitely experience death in his might.
Weed was intrigue so he inquired.
What are you talking about?
What do you think? I have nothing more to say to you.
The Chaos Warrior, even though held as a captive, still has its pride and refused to give information.
Tori, go suck his blood.
No matter what you do I will never spill anything. Just kill me already!
It seems that even with torture the Chaos Warrior still wants to keep its secrets to the grave.
So Weed changed his approach, though difficult, tried reading his opponents facial expressions and thus
he started his provocations.
Hooo, so youll even keep your mouth shut about Kubichyas Dragon Sword. I guess it really is a fact that
Chaos Warriors have high regards with each other.
You... How did you
So it really is true.
The Chaos Warrior flinched as if it was being stabbed.
While hunting in the dungeon, Weeds party have been wandering for a few days.

Since the already complicated passages continue to change like upon reaching a dead end the path to
return to the previous one would disappear.
They have been travelling for a long time so to some extent they should be nearing their goal.
For a long time he had the Dragon Sword in his possession but why is it that he has yet to go to the magic
circle?
..
The Chaos Warrior closed its mouth once again.
Chaos Warrior Kubichya, he had an incredibly fast growth. With the Dragon Sword in his hands there
were no opponents that could match him.
.!
The Chaos Warrior could not conceal the look of amazement in its face.
Seoyoon and the other sculptures of life were also surprised of how clever Weed is in getting a reaction
out of the Chaos Warrior.
A lot of time has passed since then Kubichya has now become the leader of your race didnt he?
The Chaos Warrior let out a derisive laugh.
Weed then changed his wording.
No, preceding that he is the Daejeonsa. The most distinguished warrior among the Chaos Warriors! (T/N:
Daejeonsa using endic.naver.com as reference this can mean as a mighty warrior, this is also the name
of a Korean Buddhist Temple)
.!
So far the conflict between the Chaos Warriors and Inferno Knights has yet to cease to exist and the
reason you guys are trying to invade the Inferno Knights territory is because the magic circle is located
somewhere there.
.!
Thats the main reason why your race wages a territorial war on them isnt it? Even though the Inferno
Knights have high fertility rate you must still struggle to kill them so that your race will get their hands on
the magic circle!
Chaos Warrior, even if you dont speak that exaggerated expression you have right now is enough to tell
me everything.
Weed then gave out a brief explanation.
Anyone who has eagerly watched morning and evening dramas could easily guess it at this degree.
..
South Koreas massive drama fan base!

Weed had watched a lot of TV dramas together with his grandma. In those dramas, it is common to see a
storyline that involves someone about to die and another one trying their best to save that person. Since
those dramas had a lot of emotional scenes, you dont even need the dialogues, just seeing their
expressions is already enough for you to know whats happening.
Anyway, I got to arrive there first before Kubichya obtains its power.
It is already too late.
What makes you say that?
When the volcano erupted a small passage heading straight to them has opened. Right about now,
Kubichya leading the army of Chaos Warriors should be at location of the magic circle.
*Ttiring!*
- You have obtained information relating to the quest.
A cinematic appeared in front of Weed.
In it there was a large cave.
Found in the corner of a boiling lava lake, it was the Inferno Knights largest settlement!
In the center of it was an altar with a magic circle drawn. A colossal amount of red mana is gathered
around it which seems to continuously expand and contract.
Kubichya has invaded!
Kill the Chaos Warriors! Protect our sacred land!
Inferno Knights versus Chaos Warriors!
Both sides mobilized at least 500 troops for battle.
But the Inferno Knights fell one after another from the mighty swing of the Chaos Warrior that was wielding
a red sword instead of an axe.
It seems that the Chaos Warriors were 1.5 times the number of Inferno Knights and were proving to be
difficult to defeat.
An intensive battle was unfolding between the races.
- The quest The Recovery of the Red Star has been updated.
Goal: Stop the Chaos Warriors.
Kubichya aims to absorb the power gathered by Imbeols Circle from all over Las Phalanx and using it he
intends to make the Chaos Warriors unstoppable.
Fight against Kubichya together with the Inferno Knights.
To see the battle in the Inferno Knights point of view, close your eyes for 4 seconds.
The quest will fail if Kubichya successfully absorbs the mana of the magic circle.

Weed still has the murderers mark and his Infamy has exceeded 7,500. His name was still in red and was
exposed so he was thinking of ways where the Inferno Knights will not attack them but then a pattern of
overlapping small and large circles emerged and was engraved in his forehe ad.
The symbol of the Inferno Knights!
The same symbol also engraved itself to Seoyoon, the sculptures of life, and the undead.
Weed was the one leading the quest but because they were part of the same party they also received the
symbol.
- You have been engraved with the Inferno Symbol.
You are no longer hostile to Inferno Knights.
Weed then closed his eyes and watched the ongoing battle.
Kubichya showed an impressive display of skills.
Just by swinging the Red Star fireballs were hurtling towards his enemies.
Advance fire magic was casted freely.
No incantation, wide range of explosions, fire arrows made by the Red Star was a very powerful magic!
Chaos Warriors led by Kubichya were driven with great momentum.
Looking at the current battle, the Inferno Knights can probably last for about 3 to 4 hours.
If this has only been a one on one battle then they wouldnt have been driven to a corner.
Hmm I do not have much time left. Angry Stone, Earth Expert, summon.
Is there still work to do, my Lord?
Lately, all we do is drudging.
Without listening to their complaints Weed began to give orders.
Angry Stone, locate the place where a large battle is occurring. Earth Expert, find the nearest shortcut to
that location.
For us, thatll be an easy task.
Angry Stone and Earth Expert soon disappeared and then reappeared.
I have located the place. It will take about 30 minutes to get there by running so follow me, I shall lead the
way.
Time is gold!
Even these 30 minutes is enough to make the tides of battle irreversible for the Inferno Knights.
But since there are physical limitations for both sides, there will most probably be intermissions during the
battle.

They should be able to hold out for about 3 to 4 hours, the worst case scenario of reaching the magic
circle will not happen just yet.
Lets go!
Weed, Seoyoon, and the rest started to run.
But of course, Weed did not forget to kill the imprisoned Chaos Warrior and picked up the japtems.
Dadadadadak!
Weed, Seoyoon, and the rest of the party were making loud noises as they run.
It seems that all of the remaining Chaos Warriors and Inferno Knights were involved in the current battle
so they did not encounter any of them along the way.
Weed closed his eyes briefly in the midst of running to check the situation of the war.
This will be quite difficult.
Kubichya and the Chaos Warriors were too powerful.
A completely different race, they should be stronger than the Lich Shire and should be around the same
level that of Bar Khan.
Kubichya was a great warrior.
At the forefront of the battlefield, with near infinite stamina and superior battle prowess, the Inferno Knights
were utterly crushed.
Fitting for the title of Daejeonsa!
The fire magic of the Red Star was used again but due to the high fire resistance of t he Inferno Knights
they did not fall easily.
Before I arrive, I need to do something beforehand.
Weed briefly stopped and pulled out the Mysterious Bird.
Immediately realizing what was about to happen, Golden Bird flapped its wings with delight.
O seal of the Ahreupen Empire sculpted by the great Emperor Geihar, I shall share my life unto you, the
soul of a noble artist. Now rise from your endless sleep and become my comrade -in-arms. Give Life to
Sculpture!
- You have granted life to a sculpture.
The level of the sculpture will be based on the Art Stat.
The Art Stat is currently 1,889, so the sculptures base level will be 447.
Additionally, due to being categorized as a historical treasure, the Seal of the Ahreupen Empire made by the
Master Sculptor Emperor Geihar will have 35% of its level added. Level is increased to 603.
However, certain level penalties shall be applied.
There will be a 10% level penalty due to the monster being a flying-type.

There will be a 10% level penalty due to the monster having transformation ability.
There will be a 7% level penalty considering that the sculpture had a long history thereby having its durability
reduced through time.
Three attributes has been granted.
The attributes will vary in power according to the form and quality of the sculpture.
Jewel Attribute (100%), Wind Attribute (100%), Art Attribute (100%)
Jewel Attribute is a special charisma that increases political influence.
Wind Attribute will increase the monsters flying speed.
Art Attribute will increase the effects of sculptures and other works of art by 150%. This is applicable to all of
the monsters party.
Due to being categorized as a historical treasure, it will have extraordinary grace and dignity.
Since it is a work done by the Master Sculptor Emperor Geihar, health and mana will be increased. Other
additional effects of the Master Sculptor will not be applied due to the lack of talent by the one granting life.
Additionally, being the seal that symbolizes the Ahreupen Empire, special abilities will be added.
Can summon a mysterious fog, favourable to use for defense during a siege.
Strengthens the ability to conduct soldiers and improves reconnaissance.
5,000 mana has been used.
Due to the increase of efficiency in the use of the skill Give Life to Sculpture, the consumed level and stats will
be reduced by 20%.
6 Art Stat is permanently decreased.
The decreased stat can be recovered by creating sculptures or other art related activities.
1 level has dropped.
Due to the decrease of level, most recently raised stat will decrease by 5.
The stats can be raised again upon level up
Please care for the sculpture with life.
Upon death, the sculpture must be granted life again to return its soul.
The sculpture cannot be revived if it has been completely destroyed.
For hundreds of years, the Mysterious Bird had symbolized Ahreupen Empires Imperial Households
majesty.
And now that sculpture that is made of Mithril and Platinum had began to move.
Kkirurururu.
The Mysterious Bird blinked its eyes and was greeted by the sight of Geumini and Rover.
Then it looked at Weed and Seoyoon alternatively.
Just like a newborn chick looking for its mother!
Weed caught its attention so he then started talking to it.
Im the one that bestowed life unto you. I am your father.
The Mysterious Bird with eyes made of beautiful jewels walked unsteadily towards Weed.
But unlike the Golden Bird, it was able to immediately speak with its beak even at its current form.
Father, please grant me a name.
A name I need a good name

Weed then skimmed the figure of the Mysterious Bird and was able to come up with a name.
Ill name you Eunsae.
In a way, it was a good name but the nuance was no different from the name Rover.
Eunsae, its a pretty good name. I like it. Thank you, Father.
After that, it immediately nestled itself on Seoyoons shoulder.
Weed was the one the granted it life but pretty much prefers Seoyoon than him!
From the looks of it, its nature seems to be that of a female.
Anyway, lets go!
Weed cant afford to waste time anymore.
This way.
With the guidance of Earth Expert, they didnt have to hesitate in which path to choose when they
encountered forks on the road.
After 25 minutes, they finally arrived at their destination!
The Chaos Warriors and the Inferno Knights were still engaged in the large scale war.
With deafening explosions, the flames soared through the battlefield.
Weed knew roughly the situation of the battle but Seoyoon and the sculptures of life had no idea.
Kubichya, wielding the Red Star, displayed tremendous battle prowess.
Under his leadership, the Chaos Warriors fought using different formations. Weed, at first, calculated that
the Inferno Knights should be able to hold out for 3 to 4 hours but by looking at the situation now, it is quite
apparent that they arent going to last that long.
If they fall here, the power balance in Las Phalanx will start to crumble.
Keuheum.
Weed was now quite hesitant.
But then Fire Giants suddenly emerged from the lava lake.
Waking me from my sleep, I shall kill all of you!
Annoying bastards disturbing our sleep, you shall all face our wrath!
The five intruding Fire Giants brandished their swords!
But in spite of that, the Inferno Knights and Chaos Warriors did not back away.
In addition, massive numbers of Baovants have also joined the fray.
They began spewing fireballs adding more to the confusion.

The chaotic battlefield has now gathered all of the monsters of Inferno Dungeon.
The Inferno Knights seems to be still around 300. Ah, another two just died Chao s Warriors seems to
be getting more reinforcements and are now about twice the numbers of Inferno Knights. Though I knew
that the Fire Giants will appear at some point but I didnt expect for the Baovants to join in as well.
Weed was able to estimate their numbers and has now been assessing the battle.
Rover was hiding due to fear while Geumini was losing his will to fight.
Golgolgol, well only end up dying if we engaged with the battle right now.
Weed was being reminded of the impending death!
Seoyoon calmly watched Weed. She had decided to follow whatever decisions he will make in his quest.
The S-class quests had only been leading to extreme hardships one after another so is continuing it right
now worth the risk?
Weed must now make his decision.

Chapter 8
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Las Phalanx's Race War

Fight.
Weed finally decided.
Golden Bird and Eunsae, the two shared the same opinion in disregarding Weeds choice.
Since he is a human with lower level than them, they do not properly view him as their master.
However, Weed clearly expressed that he wants to join the battle so they have to voice their thoughts.
Thats suicidal.
You just gave yourself a death sentence.
They dont have any faith in Weed at all!
All of your opinions dont matter, we are all in this together and there is not much time left.
Upon realizing what was about to happen, both Tori and Van Hawk hang their heads.
Ive met the wrong master.

How could I have gotten myself involved with this man again?
Weeds servants fell into deep despair.
Geumini and Rover were both stricken with fear in contrast to Seoyoon who didnt even show a hint of it .
Thats because the harsher the conditions the brighter Seoyoon shines on the battlefield.
Weed shifted his gaze from Seoyoon and returns back to observing the battle.
Though I did say we will join the battle but for now let us wait here.
The Chaos Warriors led by Kubichya that were fighting against the Inferno Knights were now divided.
Some of them broke off to fight the Fire Giants while others targeted the Baovants.
While the Fire Giants and Baovants retaliated to their attacks, the Inferno Knights we re somehow granted
temporary respite.
Each of the races was trying to dominate one another, truly a war to see who reigns supreme.
Whenever the Fire Giants displayed their strength, the entire dungeon would shake while the massive
concentrated fire attacks of the Baovants were extremely hot enough to the point of melting the rocks.
If Weed were to make his move now together with his party and undead, influencing the flow of the battle
would prove to be difficult.
Weed only has a handful of undead Chaos Warriors left and even if he has Golden Bird and Eunsae with
him, they will still face enemies whose numbers are far greater than them.
Will the Inferno Knights follow me if I command them? But even if they did, it is still not enough to
guarantee our victory against the Chaos Warriors.
Weed thought of using his Advanced Necromancer skills to produce an undead legion but they will most
likely not last long if pitted against the Chaos Warriors.
Making the Inferno Knights emerge as the final victor at the end of this race war was truly difficult.
While Weed was brooding over the battle, 30 minutes have passed.
By now, about a hundred Chaos Warriors have fallen but at the same time 50 more would arrive as
reinforcements.
Meanwhile, the Inferno Knights had gain 70 casualties.
It was quite clear to see which side is losing even if one watched the battle from a distance.
***
Ah!
Why isnt he doing anything?
Ever since the start of Weeds quest in Las Phalanx, the staff of KMC Media were always working overtime.

The Operations Team stayed behind to edit the audios and videos. Even the completely unrelated General
Affairs, Human Resource, and other Department Staff also remained in the station.
No one wants to leave because they all want to watch Weeds adventure.
The staff even have warm coffees and lap blankets prepared.
If Weed fails in his quest then the entire Versailles Continent will be greatly affected.
Therefore, everyones interests were only focused on the quest.
Not only was Royal Road popular to the young of both genders but also to the old.
Kill! Kill them!
Destroy it!
Items! Just now, what items did they drop?
Jackpot!
Pyeon Seong Gu, also known as the beautiful female mascot of the station, has been constantly filling the
entire cinema room with her yelling, cheering, and whacking to the point that everyone present has already
gotten used to it.
Even though the staff are just watching from a screen, the adventure in Royal Road is still too vivid.
It was a good thing that the time in Royal Road is 4 times than that of the real world since they could just
skip the boring parts like when the party is eating, walking, resting, etc.
Since they were watching the live broadcast, they were getting a lot of video materials.
That is because it was Weeds adventure so there werent that many parts to cut out.
Also, the adventure in Las Phalanx has a lot of sudden earthquakes which leads to disastrous events such
as the grounds cracking and walls collapsing which does not fail to surprise everyone each time.
Weed, why havent you attacked yet?
Every one of the staff thought of the same question as Director Kang.
This was now the last stage of the S-class difficulty quest. If Weed succeeds then his name will go down in
Versailles Continents history.
But the viewers in the room are now beginning to worry since the quest might end in disappointment.
KMC Media couldnt help but place low expectations after seeing that the final adversary was a hard wall to
break through.
But if it cant be done by Weed then who else is there that can clear such difficult quest?
Hmm, arent you going to make a move soon?
Director Kang was feeling anxious so he tried calming himself down by guzzling his glass of water but his
secretary that was watching beside him got him bewildered when she suddenly said a few words.

I think he gave up.

Gave up?
Director Kang asked in doubt.
Weed having gotten this far, going to give up now? If he wins this battle then he will gain tremendous
rewards so I dont think there is any reason for him to just give up.
However, it is now certain that he cannot win. He has no options left except giving up.
That may be the case but
Director Kang had a bitter expression on his face.
Despite the hopeless situation, he cant help but have these vague expectations that want to root for Weed!
Chaos Warriors, Inferno Knights, Fire Giants, and Baovants, if you look at the situation, its like Weeds
party is a group of lobsters challenging a sea full of whales.
Its best to abandon the quest and come back alive.
Even a kindergartner would have arrived at this rational and reasonable conclusion.
But even still, Director Kang and the staff of KMC media were still feeling tense in anticipation for Weeds
actions in the video.
Quest is too difficult. Just give up on this one since there are still other quests out there.
It was common to see players doing a challenging quest abandon it midway due to high difficulty but the
current adventure right now involves Weed so they want to see it until the very end .
Because Weed would always produce extraordinary results!
***
Weeds eyes never left the battlefield, always calculating his next course of action. He continues to assess
the battle without taking any breaks.
Not yet.
The Chaos Warriors led by Kubichya were slaughtering the Inferno Knights one by one.
The Fire Giants were still running rampant and swinging their swords fissuring the ground and making the
ceiling and walls collapse.
Due to the ceiling collapsing, large numbers of Baovants in the lava lak e were killed by the falling debris.
In the midst of this pandemonium, Weed still remained focused so as not to miss the opportunity to strike.
Kubichyas skills in fighting were very diverse.
During the battle, he picked up an axe and was now wielding two different weapons in both hands.
He even performed a seven consecutive combo strike using the axe.

And whenever he swings his axe in empty air, a powerful blast would hit an Inferno Knight.
Wrath of Fire.
Fire magic of the Dragon Sword Red Star was used.
The Inferno Knights tried to block the fire magic with their shields but the destructive power was so strong
that they were blown away.
Kubichya was even able to knock down a Fire Giant. He then launched a flurry of attacks by alternatively
striking the Fire Giant with his axe and sword.
RAAAAAAAAA!
The moment the Fire Giant collapsed, the nearby hordes of Chaos Warriors shouted in unison signalling the
charge for their attack.
The dying Fire Giant was rolling back and forth due to severe pain!
By the time one of the Fire Giants finally died, about less than half of the original numbers of the Inferno
Knights were left guarding Imbeols Circle
The other Fire Giants rages even more intensely and the Inferno Knights wielding their swords and shields
were yelling and desperately struggling.
Once Kubichya absorbs the mana of Imbeols Circle, he will evolve into an even more powerful monster.
Weed having superhuman patience still continued to wait even with the worsening situation happening
before him.
Still It is not yet the time.
Waiting just like a robber preparing to rob a bank, Weed culminated his concentration.
In the sea of fire, about a thousand fire attribute monsters were still engaged in the chaotic war.
After a while, Kubichya again was able to kill another Fire Giant.
Passing for even more time here will only let the Chaos Warriors gain the upper hand so it was now the time
to act.
Now.
Weed finally made his move.
Rover, Geumini, you two will not engage in battle so stay here. If things dont look good then run away.
Understood, golgolgol!
All of the undead shall follow my orders. Undead Commander!
Necromancer skill!
With the skill active, it was now possible to gain complete control of the undead ignoring their wills as if
puppets connected to strings.

After waiting silently in the side line for more than one hour, Weed began his attacks.
Blink!
Raising their axes, the undead Chaos Warriors began to run.
Using their teleport skill, they went straight to Kubichyas location.
But that was not the only thing Weed had in mind.
Before his undead arrives he aimed his magic towards the body of the Fire Giant Kubichya just killed.
Corpse Explosion!
From the body of the Fire Giant, a large deafening explosion occurred spreading all throughout th e area.
Keuaak!
Kubichya got hit by the explosion and the other nearby Chaos Warriors was blown away.
- Corpse Explosion skill proficiency has greatly increased.
Hostility from the Fire Giants increases by 55%.
A lot of system message windows were popping out.
Thats because Weed has been casting curse magic to Kubichya in rapid succession. About two -thirds of
those spells were resisted and only the Blinding Jinx and three other curse magic took effect.
Before the smoke and flames even disappeared in the area, the undead Chaos Warriors began hitting
Kubichya with their axes.
Kuaaa!
Assault of the undead!
The undead commenced an all out attack before the enemy Chaos Warriors could intervene.
Kubichya was able to counterattack with his sword and burn some of the undead but not before taking some
damage.
After all, Weed was very fast in conducting the undead.
Golden Bird, carry me and fly. Eunsae, you go straight to Kubichya. Tori, Van Hawk, you two follow.
Understood
Using both of its feet, Golden Bird grabbed Weed in the shoulders and began flying over the battlefield.
Passing through between the legs of the Fire Giants, superb flying that could even avoid the teleporting
Chaos Warriors chasing them!
Tori with his black cloak spread out followed suit in flying carrying Van hawk with him.
Put me down now!

They were still 10 meters above were Kubichya is but upon hearing the order Golden Bird released its claws
that was holding Weed.
Passing through the smoke and flames, Weed successfully crashed onto Kubichya.
Weed had used his undead to draw Kubichyas attention while confusing him with his curse magic. This was
Weeds plan in order to take advantage of Kubichyas huge build and successfully land on his back.
However, Kubichya also has long arms so he uses his axe to swing it upon Weed that was clinging on his
back.
Damn it! Equip shield, Closed Eyes!
At this moment, Weed can only rely on his endurance.
The axe smashed through the shield and struck Weed.
An extremely powerful impact!
- You have received a heavy shock.
You lost 38,900 Health Points.
Until you have healed and make a full recovery, you will have a 2,590 decrease in your maximum
health.
You are stunned for 7 seconds.
You cannot use magic due to the loss of sense of balance.
Even upon receiving such damage, Weed still persisted in clinging onto Kubichya.
He made a desperate struggle to stay there by grabbing Kubichyas giant helmet.
If he falls here, he will die with a useless death.
Even if he was not killed by Kubichya it is still possible that he might be stepped on by a Fire Giant or get
caught up in the bombardment of fireballs by the Baovants upon falling.
Weed was desperate to avoid the variety of death that awaits him.
To Weed, it was the longest 7 seconds in his entire life.
Kubichya was very fast, Weed could feel it due the intense movements of his body.
The undead continued their distraction making the target of Kubichyas axe and sword switch to them
instead of Weed.
With the support of the undead Weed barely manage to endure the 7 seconds!
Weeds vision and his sense of balance have now returned to normal.
So far, he was still clutching on to Kubichyas helmet.
And while his hands were still on the helmet he activated his magic.
Life Drain! Mana Drain!

These spells of the Lich were very useful but the downside is it can only be activated in close proximity but
Weed just pulled off an insane stunt and was able to utilize these spells in battle.
Hanging onto the back of an ultra-high level monster, the Chaos Daejeonsa wielding the Dragon Sword, and
absorbing its health and mana, a move no one would dare think of!
Annoying and cowardly skeleton, youre still not dead?!
Kubichya was still busy fending off the undead unable to stop Weed.
If the undead werent there parrying and disrupting Kubichyas attacks, Weed wouldnt have lasted this long.
Weed chained down Kubichya on the spot with such a risky move!
Though Weed may have the advantage in position it was still hard for him to attack or activate offense
magic such as Dark Spear.
Kuaaa!
Kubichya yelled as he channelled all of his anger on his attacks reducing the numbers of the undead!
It was never easy for Weed to maintain his position in Kubichyas back.
Whenever Kubichya moves, Weed would need to apply more force to continue clinging and when Kubichya
swings his axe at the back of his head Weed would narrowly avoid it by nimbly moving back and forth.
Like a cicada clinging to a rampaging rhino!
The act of riding on the back of Daejeonsa Kubichya was so full tension that the ha ir in ones skin would
definitely stand up.
Also, even just touching him is already enough to burn someone.
Blink.
Kubichya tried to use his teleportation skill but failed.
Since Weed has been constantly draining his health and mana, he could not use any of his skills.
Damn skeleton! You dare make a saddle out of my back, Ill kill you next!
Kubichya now intends to focus on killing Weed but just like before, he was able to avoid his attacks which
constantly annoys him.
Suddenly from within the smoke, Golden Bird and Eunsae appeared.
Using their transformation ability they turned into a spear and a sword.
Attaining their maximum speed, the transformed weapons were aimed at Kubichya!
The attacks were like two beams of light flashing through the air.
Though the attacks might deal a huge damage, the conditions werent enough to warrant a hit.
Kubichya would definitely try to evade the attack so Weed needed the undead to pin him down.

Weed calculated the time before Kubichya starts his evasive actions. Plannin g to be one step ahead, Weed
shouted his command.
Undead, rush him!
The undead Chaos Warriors made a mad dash and crashed into Kubichya obstructing him from doing any
necessary actions.
Unable to evade, both the spear and sword stabbed him in the shoulde r and flank.
View Status!
While being a Necromancer, Weed was able to use a skill that can reveal Kubichyas status.
Chaos Daejeonsa Kubichya
One of the boss class monsters in Las Phalanx.
By chance, he was able to acquire the Dragon Sword during his childhood. Since then, he was able
to win myriads of battles in Las Phalanx and became the Chaos Daejeonsa. Possessing great
power, he has a burning desire for domination.
*Able to use a part of the magic that was sealed in the Dragon Sword.
Whenever in a fire attribute area, health regeneration shall increase up to 3 times.
*Clouded vision, near death, tired, and confused due to the effects of curse magic.
* Due to severe injuries, combat efficiency is slightly reduced.
Health: 21%
Mana: 9%
Having high leadership, Kubichya was able to lead the Chaos Warriors killing two Fire Giants within just a
span of one hour.
But the accumulation of damages he received from that fight plus from the Corpse Explosion, the pincers
attacks from the undead, Tori, Van Hawk, Golden Bird and Eunsae reduced his health to 21%.
But even so, the boss class Chaos Warrior still proved to be a formidable opponent because of its insanely
high recovery rate!
However, Kubichya was also getting desperate so he called for reinforcements.
Kuaaaaa! Enemies are attacking me. Warriors, come here!
Nearby Chaos Warriors responded to the call.
Daejeonsa is in danger.
Annihilate the new enemies!
Using their teleportation skill, the Chaos Warriors rushed to where Kubichya was however, Inferno Kni ghts
and Fire Giants obstructed their paths.
Weed needed to deal more damage to Kubichya before his reinforcements arrives since there was no
guarantee that those monsters can hold them off for long.
But having taken the situation into account, Weed already thought up of a countermeasure beforehand.
The situation is getting worse by the second. Corpse Explosion!

The body of the first of the Fire Giants to die was used for the spell.
The shockwave shook the entire dungeon leaving behind smoke and flames to fill the area.
- Corpse Explosion has increased by 1 level.
Hostility from Fire Giants has reached maximum value.
The effect of items that lowers hostility will be weakened.
It is advised that you should avoid attracting the Fire Giants attention.
Some of the debris that came from the Fire Giants corpse flew towards Weeds location.
Because of the huge explosion that occurred, six Chaos Warriors were killed.
And a lot of the other enemies were lying on the ground.
Weed has now gained more time so he cannot afford to waste this chance.
Van Hawk began his attacks taking advantage of the opportunity together with Tori.
Weed also manipulated the undead to charge at the wounded Kubichya while Golden Bird and Eunsae
prepared another pincer attack at both sides.
Cut him down!
Golden Bird and Eunsae came flying down at an extremely high speed clawing Kubichya and dealing huge
amount of damage.
How could my warriors easily fall here? Damn dogs of the Inferno Knights! I shall thoroughly crush you and
youre undead here.
The undead continued their attacks but this time Kubichya made a powerful counterattack with his axe.
The undead could do nothing but die in vain.
Only about seven undead Chaos Warriors survived.
Aerial Bind!
A tempest formed surrounding the area with Kubichya as its center. It was like a barrier that confined the
area preventing Van Hawk and the undead from escaping.
Keuheuheuheu, Im going to kill you first!
With Van Hawk trapped inside the wind barrier, Kubichya initiated a one on one battl e.
Kubichya swung his axe with tremendous speed. Seeing the attack, Van Hawk focused into defense but he
was unable to handle the power and was blown away.
Finally Kubichya, after disrupting Van Hawks stance, slashed him with his sword.
Ku uugh.
After countless battles, Van Hawk finally died.

But since his body and soul was sealed by black magic inside a necklace it was still possible to resummon
him after the items cooldown.
However, since he had died early, a major force in Weeds party had disappear ed from the battlefield.
But at the very least, he was somehow able to decrease Kubichyas health by 3%.
Were completely isolated.
Weed already deemed that the odds of winning were now very slim.
Kubichyas remaining health is still very high and he having a high level and high defense is only making
things worse.
I should let Golden Bird and Eunsae retreat before its too late.
With the situation as is, Weed is unable to escape so he instructed Golden Bird and Eunsae to fly through
the gaps of the wind barrier before they join him in his impending death.
As for Seoyoon, she immediately rushed towards Kubichya passing through the dense smoke created after
the Fire Giant exploded.
Her sword was now emitting an intense red light.
While Kubichya had his health and mana constantly drained, a meteor shower like barrage went hurling
towards him.
A volley of attacks that ignores all sorts of defense.
***
In the cinema room of KMC Media, everyone was busy working.
I want that part cut off. Focus at the direction where a lot of monsters can be seen on the screen. The view
from the lava is too bright.
Should I lower the brightness?
Lets make the lava part a little darker. We should avoid having the viewers hurt their eyes.
An enormous amount of video material was being transmitted from Weeds battle.
So KMC Media was trying to cut as much unnecessary parts as possible.
During this time, Drinfeld and Haven Kingdoms 2nd fleet together with Griffith and his pirate crew were still
hunting above ground in Las Phalanx.
A video clip was then suddenly aired on television showing a volcanic eruption then shifting the scene to
where a lot of Chaos Warriors gathered.
Chaos Daejeonsa Kubichya instigated a race war.
If they win this war then they will become the dominant race of Las Phalanx. Currently the Inferno Knights,
Fire Giants, and Baovants are in engaged in a battle royal with them.

Afterwards, two huge explosions occurred in the underground of Las Phalanx.

***
Underneath the sky of Las Phalanx war clouds are gathering.
We are interfering with that skeleton.
Gather more of the troops!
We will not let him stop Kubichya.
***
Everyone who saw the video immediately recognized it as Weeds quest.
Audience of CTS Media flocked over to KMC Medias forum requesting to broadcast the whole show.
Rumors of the continuation of Weeds quest went viral on the internet.
***
Director Kang deemed that both Drinfeld and Griffith can neither interfere with Weeds quest at this point.
The problem is whether he will succeed or not
Whether the quest will be a success or a failure, it was still worth to broadcast.
And if he does not broadcast the quest soon, the viewers that kept on asking when the show will air will
soon start flaming them.
But the information about the program that will feature Weeds quest was still hidden with strict
confidentiality, he even told the advertisers to just prepare.
Even enterprises that dont usually advertise favourably complied.
Our company is affiliated with several groups now So which five should we advertise first?
How many hours will it take to finish editing? And what time can we start the broadcast? As for the ads,
process the ones from our new sponsors, I would like to have them air first.
The ones with high advertising rate, understood. With this, our rival companies cant beat us in the ratings.
The advertising contracts were already done all that was left was to balance out the broadcasting time.
The program will start from where Weeds party started exploring Inferno Dungeon to volcanic eruptions to
eating stir fried beans and finally the participation in the race war.
After awhile, several teams were having difficulty doing the last minute editing of the broadcast.
Begin the broadcast at part one. After the opening, insert the ads in-between every ten parts intervals.
Starting the show now.
The program that was about to air was the one the staff prepared beforehand.

As for the rest of the quest, since it was still ongoing, it will be edited while they simultaneously do th e
broadcast.
Hit!
Ahhh, it wasnt enough to deliver a fatal blow.
Such a pity!
The Operations Team were having a hard time while the other staff that had nothing to do were all busy
watching the video.
***
President Jeong Deuk Soo was reading the report submitted by Dr. Cha Eunhee from the Saemaul
Rehabilitation Hospital.
She has made quite a lot of improvement. Its like a miracle.
The daughter that he had thought would never say a word again had spoken to someone.
Though it was awkward and short, the act of speaking has a special meaning in and of itself.
The doctor had written all of Seoyoons progress in the report. If she is able to put her trust on people again
then eventually she will regain her voice.
Its only a matter of time until she fully recovers.
President Jeong Deuk Soo was smiling upon seeing the results.
Does Seoyoon really spend most of her time with that man?
He had received all sorts of information relating to Seoyoon from the members of her bodyguards.
From the time she visited Lee Hyun in his home to any other relevant events were reported without
exception.
Yes, she does.
So, not once had they gotten into a dispute?
Seoyoon seems to have a friendly relationship with him.
Without meeting Lee Hyun directly, the bodyguards did a thorough background check on him.
Lee Hyun had a miserable childhood due to the huge debts his poor family accumulated. He had developed
a skinflint personality due to being constantly harassed by the loan sharks. But despite all that, he seems to
deeply care about his familys well being.
He seems to despise the prospect of dating any woman since he thinks it is just a waste of time and money.
In a sense, his character was somewhat similar to Seoyoon in that he does not easily opens up to others
but in Seoyoon case, she is just afraid of getting hurt so she tries not to get involve with other people
isolating herself in the process.

He had trained in swordsmanship in a dojang. Has been raising a lot of animals at his home but rather than
having them as pets they were raised as food supplies. Seoyoon seemed to have taken a liking to his dog
named Mohm Boshin and is currently taking care of it and the vet didnt seem to find any health issues
concerning the dog.
He doesnt have any particular hobbies and his life seems to be just a repetition of going to the dojang from
his home then to school then to the market afterwards.
On a special note, he has a character named Weed in the popular virtual reality game Royal Road and
seems to be quite famous.
The data gathered for his character was relatively huge and all the records show that he had performed
quite a number of impressive and unbelievable feats.
President Jeong Deuk Soo played Royal Road a few times when he was on vacation but during those times
he had never heard of the character named Weed.
He seems to be a good companion for Seoyoon.
I think so too So should we continue to allow them to meet?
Ill allow it for the time being. I dont want to forcefully separate them and end up hurting Seoyoon.
President Jeong Deuk Soo does not wish to see Seoyoon getting hurt and suffer again.
However, he will put a complete stop to their relationship if that man decides to become a couple with her
later on.
Appearance, wealth, lineage, there is a vast difference between the two in those aspects.
According to the investigation, his weakness is money so I can just give him money as thanks for being her
benefactor. Ill give him enough money to last in his entire lifetime. Im sure hell come to an understanding
to never cross the line and just stay as being a good friend.

Chapter 9
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Weed does it again

Seoyoons salvo of meteor like attacks struck Kubichya in rapid succession.

Peobeobeobeobeok!
The high paced attacks bypassed all defences dealing a huge amount of damage.
Keueeek!
With the onslaught of attacks, Kubichya could do nothing but receive all of it.
Seoyoon, in a frenzied state, recklessly bombarded Kubichya!

As Kubichya continued to take dozens of hits, he slowly retreated.

A Berserker will continue to attack until all of its health and stamina are depleted. However, continuous
use of the skill rapidly increased mana consumption as well as increased physical fatigue, yet Seoyoon
showed no interest. Smooth and intense, the swordplay by which she poured all her might continued to
remain active even though she was nearing exhaustion. And even in that state, Seoyoon still displayed
agile movements which could already be considered to be at extraordinary levels.
- You are within the area of effect of the skill.
You lost 1,396 Health Points.

With Weed still clinging onto Kubichyas back, he also suffered damage from the successive hits of the
skill.
The battle then turned into a match of endurance, with Kubichya still at the receiving end of the successive
blows however, Seoyoon was simply attacking in a fit of blind rage, not caring for her decreasing st amina,
which could give Kubichya a momentary opening for a counterattack.
Life Drain!
Weed continued to struggle to hold onto Kubichyas back while casting Life Drain.
He was scared of losing his life since Seoyoon was just rapidly and recklessly shootin g off her skill at
random. Added to that fact, Seoyoon bore the Murderers mark exposing her name, which was written in
an intimidating red.
So each time Kubichyas body received the shock from the impacts, Weed felt sorely terrified.
Typical for a Berserker, Seoyoon never thinks when she attacks!
Due to the relentless attacks, Kubichya was now in a precarious state, but even with that he still intended
to retaliate.
Fearless human! To think that you can drive me into such a corner.
Though he treated Skeleton Weed as someone cumbersome, annoying, and dastardly, the way he treated
Seoyoon was far too different. The Chaos Daejeonsa Kubichya venerated those that possess strength but
clearly he despised the undead wizard. Weed was now a Lich and had very high Infamy, therefore it was
normal for monsters to only show disdain for him.
At any rate, it was still necessary to avoid Daejeonsa Kubichyas attacks at all cost.
If a character were to be struck by either his axe or Dragon Sword, the only outcome would be death.
This is bad.
Weed tried to warn Seoyoon but it seemed that she couldnt be swayed and continued to swing her sword.
Her onslaught couldnt be stopped. Mana had been gathering in her sword which by now was emitting a
blood red light.
She is about to do something.

Seoyoon had been preparing for a large-scale attack.

And when her blood red sword slashed through the air it wreaked havoc to the surrounding area, as if a
storm had just passed through. Despite that, Kubichya just took a step back and th en swung widely his
sword, producing a force capable of repelling Seoyoons attack.
Female Warrior, I commend your courage. Killing you here would be a great honor.
Kubichya then kicked the ground and began running towards Seoyoon.
However, the blood red sword once again cut through the air slashing both Kubichya and Weed.
The blood red light had yet to dissipate and still she continued to attack.
A difficult skill yet easily executed!
Chaos Daejeonsa Kubichya did not immediately panic from the attacks but instead tried to block them
using both his axe and sword.
Kuaaaaaah!
Kubichya screamed in pain but so did Weed.
Euaaaaak!
Upon seeing Seoyoon launching that many attacks without hesitation, Weed had been constantly
regretting.
If I had known this was what would have happened, I shouldve cooked the long expired ingredients and
fed that to her! No, I shouldve taken more of her japtems, since every time we finish hunting monsters
she just goes stealing my sculptures, this is so unfair!
Seoyoon concentrated on her skill in order to deal maximum damage. The skill formed from the condensed
red mana was then unleashed.
Kkwaeaeaek!
Struck by the skill, Kubichya was blasted through the air. The situation was now reversed, with Seoyoon
doing the chasing instead of Kubichya.
Kkwagwagwagwagwang!
Whenever Kubichya was hit, the same applied to Weed.
Left and right, up and down, Kubichyas body was spinning like a top!
Weed then re-evaluated Seoyoons combat skills.
Very strong.
She had been fighting together with Tori recently, but after experiencing countless battlefields alone, it had
made her this strong.
Not good in cooking nor in creating sculptures, but she is extremely powerful at fighting.

The characteristics of a Berserker, showing no hesitation in battle; the more aggressive she attacked the
greater the increase in power to her skills.
Seoyoon was definitely in a league of her own!
As Kubichyas health continued to decrease, Weed also suffered the same fate. But even with that much
damage Kubichyas remaining health was still at 11%.
Save the Daejeonsa!
Chaos Warriors that were blown away due to the detonated Fire Giant had then returned!
The devoted Chaos Warriors once again started teleporting towards Kubichya.
From just 10 enemies, it suddenly reached 20. They were growing in numbers and went to target Seoyoon
and the three now remaining Undead. Other Chaos Warriors also gave chase to Golden Bird and Eunsae
by teleporting; however, the two did not come down to attack on the ground, instead they flew even higher.
Unable to hold out against the numbers of the enemy, the undead were wiped out by the Chaos Warriors.
From the beginning, the situation was never favourable for Weed.
Seoyoon, just run away already!
Seoyoon received several wounds from the Chaos Warriors but her focus in fighting never once wavered.
Tch, Ill try this then. Animate Dead!
The battlefield was overflowing with hundreds of corpses.
With every current undead destroyed, 15 newly produced undead Chaos Warrior were there to re place
them.
Weed didnt have to worry about the mana cost for he was getting a steady supply of it.
Because of Mana Drain.
After being relentlessly attacked, Kubichya was now unable to move his body and was in a state of
confusion. Using this opening, Weed began casting his spells once again.
Animate Dead!
17 more undead Chaos Warriors were produced.
*Ttiring!*
- Intermediate Undead Summoning skill level 10 has converted to Advance Undead Summoning
skill.
You can now summon the spirits of Elven Warriors on special bodies.
Undead are now more flexible and faster.
You can gain complete dominance over the lesser undead.
If you have high Fame in the Versailles Continent, you will be able to command myriads of undead.
- Your Undead Summoning Skill has reached the Advanced level.
Due to the influence of being a Lich, physical abilities of the undead shall increase.

The skills of the Lich, Mana Drain and Life Drain shall increase in efficiency by 15%.
- You are to proceed as an Undead for the remaining duration of the Dragon Sword quest.
However, if you cancel out of Sculptural Shapeshifting, you will lose the quest and never get it back.
- Due to the current condition imposed on Sculptural Shapeshifting, all stats shall be increased
except for Fame.
Due to having high Art stats, the undead are now able to dance.
The undead can now perform a very bizarre dance underneath the moonlit sky.

Of all the rotten luck! Why of all things did these appear?!
Undead Summoning Skill was now at advance level.
But the current undead were produced while his skill was still at the Intermediate level.
It would be a complete waste of time to have them revert back and resummon them again.
Fight! Kill all the enemies of your master!
20 undead Chaos Warriors teleported to provide support for Seoyoon, the rest stopped the enemy Chaos
Warriors in their tracks. Weed continued to absorb mana from Kubichya in order to maintain the undead
but still saved enough to cast his spells.
Corpse Explosion! Corpse Explosion! Corpse Explosion! Corpse Explosion!
Corpse Explosions with extremely high explosive power were activated in a row.
Get in there and latch onto the enemy!
The group of undead Chaos Warriors exploded one after another.
Using the high quality corpses of the Chaos Warriors as walking bombs to create more havoc was Weeds
plan of desperation. With the help of the undead Chaos Warriors, Seoyoon was able to break free from the
enemies assaults, and leapt towards Kubichya.
Unfortunately, Kubichya had already recovered from his confused state, and began chanting.
O souls of the burning warriors that dominated this land! Give me the strength to fight!
Warriors Rampage!
All of Kubichyas muscles suddenly bulged.
Due to the induced rage, his heartbeat will now be faster, increasing his strength, agility, and stamina
recovery!
RAAAAA!
In a flash, Kubichya struck Seoyoon a dozen times.

With his incredibly fast speed and power, Seoyoon was completely overwhelmed and her injuries from the
previous assault of the Chaos Warriors added more to her disadvantage. Also, due to her skill consuming
most of her stamina, she had become extremely weak.
Human female warrior, I shall have you die now!
Kubichya struck Seoyoon with his axe several more times and then dealt the last blow with the Red Star.
Weed regretted as he could only watch Seoyoon die!
Weed greatly roared.
All undead attack Kubichya!
It was already a hopeless situation.
Before her death, Seoyoon was the only one capable of dealing a great number of injuries on Kubichya.
Undead Chaos Warriors launched an omnidirectional assault against Kubichya!
Aim for the left side! Five of you attack the upper right!
Due to Weed being positioned at the back of Kubichya, he could see things from the same point of view.
Thanks to Weeds directions, the undead were able to put up a good fight against Kubichya.
However, that did not last long. While attacking with their axes, Kubichya counterattacked them by blasting
a fireball, burning the undead.
Blade Tornado!
Tori charged towards Kubichya using his ultimate skill!
Golden Bird and Eunsae also came down to the ground to attack, but they were all repelled by Kubichya,
and enemy Chaos Warriors pursued them while they retreated to the sky.
Feeble skeleton, it is now your turn.
Kubichya gloriously announced this, now that all the hindrances had been removed.
Though his body might be battered and was full of wounds, Kubichya still had amazing health
regeneration.
With his life at stake, Weed continued to suck Kubichyas life just like a mosquit o.
Die, skeleton!
The moment the axe was brandished, Weed immediately retreated to Kubichyas flank.
Mind Hand!
A Sculptors skill that enables one to create a third hand. With the hand grabbing Kubichyas arm, the
attack was narrowly avoided. Though the attack was stopped midway through, Weed still received some
damage so he once again started absorbing life in order to recover. So each time Kubichya attacked with
his axe, Weed would avoid it using tricks and movements just like a monkey.

Im going to continue harassing you until the very end!

With Kubichyas relentless attacks, Weeds bones began to crack and when they broke his health
drastically dropped.
Am I gonna die like this?
If Weed were to be thrown off from Kubichyas back then he would definitely die from the spells that would
come after.
Golgolgol!
In his near death state, Weed heard the familiar voice of Geumini.
Mooooooooo!
Even the cry of Rover was mixed in.
Weed remembered that he had ordered them to not to engage in battle and if things got worse, they were
to retreat.
I am Geumini. We will not let you kill our master, golgolgol!
Riding on the back of Rover, Geumini charged in like a brave knight.
You havent left yet?!
Halt!
In order to stop them, hordes of Chaos Warriors went to tackle them.
Charge, golgol!
Geumini, swinging his sword, broke through the enemy lines.
Each time they passed through the Chaos Warriors, cracks and scratch wounds would be engraved on his
smooth body. Some parts were chipped off while some areas melted, but that did not stop him from
moving forward.
Rover took on the fireball attacks and plowed through the hordes of Chaos Warriors!
Geumini, using his jewel attribute pulled out five shining blue sapphires from his body.
They were high class jewels that could pitch a high price in the stores of the continent.
Jewelry Destruction, Sapphire Orb!
A blizzard of ice and snow centering on Geumini swept away the surrounding Chaos Warriors!
The storm of icicle shards then slashed through Kubichya.
Keeek! What are these attacks. Blink!
Kubichya tried to teleport away from the blizzard but due to Weed still clinging onto him, the skill failed!

Engulfed by the sapphires blizzard spell, Kubichya incurred a high amount of damage. Weed was also
included in the attack. In order to reduce as much damage as possible, Weed fastened himself on
Kubichyas back.
- Due to the extreme cold, your body is now frozen.
- Health is drastically falling.
- Physical ability is reduced by 87%.
- Extreme harsh condition! Due to being an undead, you are unable to resist the cold.
- Jaws and fingers are now frozen, you cannot cast any spells.
- You have now lost all senses in your body. Skin and nerves will undergo necrosis but since the
body is only made of bones, the condition will not be applied.
- You body is now immobile.
- All casted spells are now cancelled. All protections casted from magic are now removed. Life Drain
and Mana Drain are now cancelled.

System message windows were popping out in rows.

Unable to escape the area of effect of the sapphire spell, Kubichyas health was drastically falling as well.
Amidst the blizzard, an ice fragment struck one of Weeds eye sockets. With one of his eyes gone, Weed
watched Geumini as he casted powerful spells against the Chaos Warriors.
Geumini then suddenly exclaimed.
Master, Ill show the world how grateful I am to you. Golgolgol!
He then once again casted the magic Weed had prohibited him to use.
Jewelry Destruction!
Risking his life for his master, Geumini pulled out 5 more sapphires and activated the skill.
Anymore use of the skill and his body will run out of jewels.
Finally, Geumini used his body to create an explosion that filled the area with golden brilliance blasting
away the Chaos Warriors and Kubichya.
This was his last resort; Geumini had blown up his own body just to save Weed and defeat the enemies.
At that instance, Weeds head was filled with a kaleidoscope of memories of Geumini.
He then spoke his final words to him.
Why are you so damn incompetent? You have yet to earn your keep.
Like a brother, Weed had shared his equipment with him. Weed was not required to wear his beginner
outfit and clay sword anymore, so he handed them down to Geumini.
Who do you think made you painstakingly. For you to end up like this, pathetic.
Golgolgol.

Even though he was always treated harshly, he had hunted and grown together with the Wyverns without
being dissatisfied. With his handsome face, he was occasionally smug but he learned to be submissive, he
did it in order to receive praises from Weed.
Kuaaaaah!
Geumini died but Kubichya still lived.
Kill, I shall kill you!
Kubichya howled like a wounded beast.
Rover was still rampaging around while crying, killing the already injured Chaos Warriors in the vicinity.
Desperate times call for desperate measures!
Weed immediately pulled out Zahabs engraving knife and stabbed himself in the chest.
Personally reducing what little health he had remaining, but just before dying he took out his Copper Plate
of Rest.
***
Aahh.
How could this happen.
The staff of KMC Media were devastated.
The last stage of the quest had failed and only genocide awaited Weeds sculptures of life.
Tears of sorrow and sadness can be seen among the staff. Even Director Kang had a bitter expression.
Weeds undefeatable streak has come to an end.
Even if it was Weed, the quest was still unsuccessful. Moreover, the difficulty of the quest was very high
so no one could really blame him for the failure.
Being able to lead the undead in a fight against Kubichya and treacherously using the corpses of the Fire
Giants as his powder kegs. The way he challenged the army of Chaos Warriors was truly remarkable.
Phew, I feel so empty though.
Director Kang was still idly watching the video feed.
Kubichya, having accumulated large amount of damage, fell to one knee and was resting, with Chaos
Warriors gathered around him forming a heavily guarded wall.
The Inferno Knights still had sufficient numbers to resist the Chaos Warriors, though the Fire Giants were
now weakened; but all in all, the situation of the war had changed little.
When Weed had joined the battle it was truly a breathtaking moment. As they continued to watch, more
Chaos Warriors died in battle but many more would spring up and join the confusion later. As the Inferno
Knights and Fire Giants continued to hold their ground, a lot of Chaos Warriors by then had gotten

exhausted from the battle; some of which had even started to rest. This observation wasnt that surprising;
due to the games nature, such a situation was quite possible to happen.
So this is how it comes to an end.
Due to the dramatic moments, not only Director Kang but also the rest of the Operations Teams were all
glued to the screen. In order to get everyone back to their senses, Director Kang clapped his hands.
Wake up everybody. We still ought to finish our work. The quest has failed, we will have to put out this
caption and choose an appropriate bgm. Programming Department, how is our viewer ratings at the
moment?
Yes, please wait for a moment.
The staff of the Programming Department looked at their monitors and surveyed the results.
Right now, among the 17 game broadcasting companies we have 92.5% of the market share. Even with
our program competing with news channels over the airwaves we still got 8.9% of the ratings.
Home shopping, comedy, drama, these are what currently being aired on the tv channels but the ratings
still reached 8.9%.
If you count only the ones doing game broadcasts then the ratings has reached a whopping 92.5 %.
No other stations had ever recorded such high audience ratings, except for KMC Media that is.
Among a hundred people only 7-8 people were not watching the Royal Road broadcast of KMC Media.
These ratings are absurd.
Some KMC Media staff immediately checked whether there was some mechanical failure in their machines
while the rest were already in an uproar.
A flood of calls was coming from advertising sales representatives of different companies, and even the
International Division was having a field day due to the calls of broadcasters from other countries.
***
Users were now running out of control and were flooding every message boards.
- KMC Media definitely hit it big.

- Weeds adventure is currently on air. Now, turn on your televisions and go watch it on KMC Media.

- For those who cannot view it on television, you can go to their website and watch the internet
broadcast.

- Watching on the internet is not recommended. There are too many people trying to gain access
making the video unable to buffer.

***
CTS Media and other broadcasting stations were very jealous of KMC Media.
Short intermittent rises in ratings may be dismissible but once a big issue is created, the increased number
of viewers is secured. KMC Media even added effects in their program garnering an even more increase in
viewership. Especially now that Royal Road was gaining more popularity to the public.
Initially, due to the high price of the capsules, people were reluctant in buying them despite the popularity
and benefits of virtual reality. But right now, even if you have an expensive car and a good house to live in,
it was still much better to have it, with the widespread recognition in Royal Road.
Families hunting together with their young children are now already a common si ght in Royal Road. Royal
Road had definitely brought great change, not only in Korea but all over the world.
With the increasing broadcasts of the game to the public, its influence in the media grew as well.
And on this day, Weed and KMC Media would be especially remembered.
Others stations were having increased difficulty trying to reverse their drop in ratings. This included CTS
Media, Jachang and a certain number of other stations that were greatly affected. Its because they chose
to air the live broadcast of the expedition instead. At first, they held the interest of lots of viewers and had
plenty to advertise. But as soon as Weeds adventure was aired on television, the audience immediately
abandoned them and flocked to KMC Medias channel.
- Weeds adventure is finally here.

- Time to go to KMC Media. Goodbye.

- Me too. Keukeukeu.

Viewers never missed any information, that was because the Internet was only filled with stories about Las
Phalanx.
Everyone had payed close attention to the long awaited program of Weeds adventure.
***
While continuing to watch the screen, Director Kang muttered to himself.
Its a pity that such a sensational quest ended up in failure.
Weed just died a while ago after going through such an intense battle and with his death, took along a
huge deal of the excitement away. But it was not yet the time to relax, not until Weeds special program in
Las Phalanx reached to the end of the live video feed. Though the battle had ended, many of the staff of
KMC Media were still rooted in their seats watching the video.
As for the staff that went back to work, they once again glued their eyes towards the screen.

There was still plenty to watch in the race war that will determine who reigns as supreme in Las Phalanx.
Director Kang suddenly had a question.
Weed already died, so why are we still receiving the video feed?
The other staff had similar thoughts as well.
Yeah, Weed definitely had died.
If he had died then the video would have been cut off by now.
The staff that had become avid fans of Weed continued to watch the video without saying a thing.
Thump. Thump.
Their hearts were now racing.
Shortly after the scene, they had already guessed what was about to occur.
Ever since Weed took his own life, these anxious staffs had their eyes only at the screen with their chests
beating loudly.
Come.
Now is the time to get up.. Keukeukeukeukeukeu.
***
Dense smoke was rising!
And then a huge beam of green light flashed through like lightning.
When Weed suddenly came to, he was looking down at Kubichya who was relaxing far below him. Weed
was revived through the skill Power to Reject Death but somehow the way he felt with his body was far too
different than when he was revived as Origin of the Skeleton.
He had bones thicker than a buildings steel frame.
Had wings and a tail, and an enormous head with a snout.
Weed had revived as a Dragon.
- You have returned from the darkness of the abyss. The skill level of the Power to Reject Death has
increased by 1.
Skill has reached Beginner level 3. Strength and Health will gain an additional 2% due to the power
of darkness.
Additional effect will be granted by fighting more wickedly.
The possibility to raise more undead increases.
After resurrection, the number of available race-specific skills increases as well as the skill level.
- You have been resurrected as a large monster.
Penalties will be applied to racial skills.
Because of your failure to match the basic stat conditions of this race, your body will deteriorate
over time.

You will have relatively poor health.

A large amount of power will be exhausted in order to maintain the body weight.
Any sudden movements can cause damage to your body.

Before Weed could get used to his new body, he had began searching for Rover.
Good, hes not dead yet.
Rover, nearing his imminent death was running amok. Due to his last ditch resistance, the Chaos Warriors
could not apply the final blow.
I cant let you die yet.
Weed took a one step forward, which measured more than 10 meters in length.
Kkwaaaaang!
Extremely large footsteps.
The large steps resonated, shaking the whole dungeon. Just by moving his new joints showcased
tremendous power. But even with just a walking pace, a significant amount of his health dropped.
The suffering of a large monster!
Weed used his jaws to catch Rover.
Rover, not knowing what just happened was lifted into the air.
- Golden Bird, Eunsae, if you guys are still alive then take Rover away with you.
Jjaejaejaejaek!
Golden Bird and Eunsae burst out through the smoke with a loud cry. Flying in the air and navigating
through the gaps, they both rescued Rover by swiftly grabbing him away. Weed then lifted his claw to
shoulder height to help Rover, who he spit out in order to make him fly up even higher, as he blocked the
path of the Chaos Warriors that might have taken to give chase.
Now its Kubichyas turn.
Weed then turned.
Inferno Knights and Chaos Warriors were stunned as they continued to look up.
Though Weed was hesitating for a bit, he must not waste more time. He must not give Kubichya time to
recover, and it would be very effective to use his current body to fight against him now. But since there
was a ceiling blocking him, Weed was unable to fly.
- Kuoooooooo!
Dragons Roar!
Weed moved instinctively, taking advantage of the stunned state of the Chaos Warriors.

Using his hind legs, he suddenly trampled Kubichya. It was an attack that he had put all of his weight in.
Due to his severe injuries, Kubichya was unable to use his teleportation skill, giving him no options fo r
escape. However, he did not die after being trampled and was slowly recovering.
But Weed then tossed him into the air like a ball before chomping him with his jaws.
We must save Daejeonsa!
Attack the Dragon!
The Dragons Roar effects did not even last for five seconds.
Chaos Warriors raised their axes, teleporting towards Weed and started hacking away at his body.
Neck, spine, flanks, and legs, all were being hacked by the Chaos Warriors axes.
The whole body of the Bone Dragon was burning!
Large monsters were strong due to their high strength and health. But being born with a huge body also
had its drawbacks. Though they had enough power to kill enemies in a single swoop, they had slow attack
speed. And their attacks were so full of openings.
In addition, Weed was still not used to the current state of his body.
It would have been nice if I could have practiced using this form first
He was feeling strange due to having a tail and a pair of wings.
Wrapping his front limbs around his body and covering his head with his folded wings, Weed hunched
over.
This can be called as the best defensive position for a Dragon!
Enduring all of the attacks and unable to counter, Weed focused only on his goal.
The front fangs and molars seem to be pretty strong.
Just like chewing a rock there were a lot of cracking sounds, but Weed didnt care whether his teeth broke.
Becoming a toothless Dragon or not, he was desperate to finish off Kubichya!
Due to receiving simultaneous attacks, Weeds health rapidly declined.
Since Kubichya was unable to use teleportation, he was still being grinded in Weeds jaw.
And in the midst of crunching through Kubichya, system message windows popped out.
*Ttiring!*
- You have levelled up.
- You have levelled up.
- You have levelled up.
- Chaos Daejeonsa Kubichyas ambition of dominating Las Phalanx has been put to a complete
end.

- Due to the great achievement in battle, your Fame rises by 1,875.

- Achieved victory against Kubichya. The entire Versailles Continent will praise you and your
adventure in Las Phalanx.
- Bards from all over the continent will sing praises of you. Every time your songs are spread, your
Fame will rise and Infamy shall slightly decrease.
- Grace has increased by 35.
- You will receive the favour of most of the nobles and kings.
- Charisma has increased by 11.
- Fighting Spirit has increased by 7.
- As a result of this glorious victory accomplished in Las Phalanx, all who participated in the battle
will have an increase of 6 to all stats.
- Chaos Warriors now have an irreversible enmity towards you. Hostility is now permanently at
maximum value.
Title acquired!
The Immortal Warrior.
Title is granted to the warrior who seized victory after defying death, surpassing his own limitations.
You have gained special respect from the Undead, Necromancers, and Dark attribute Knights.
Death Knights will now favourably serve you as you lead them in battle.
When fighting against enemies stronger than you, health, strength, and agility will increase by 5%.
The effects of the skill Power to Reject Death will increase by 10% upon resurrection.
- You have acquired Chaos Daejeonsa Boots.
- You have acquired Chaos Daejeonsa Plate Armor Set.
- You have acquired Las Phalanxs Underground Area Map.
- You have acquired the Dragon Sword, Red Star.
- You have acquired Seulroeos Pair of Wedding Rings.

The acquisition of items!

But Weed quickly realized that his remaining health was only 12%.
Master, I shall to come to save you.
I cant bear to watch anymore.
Golden Bird and Eunsae came back for Weed after moving Rover to a safe location.
But Weed stopped them with his whisper.
- There is no need to worry about me. Go back to Rover. That is an order.
Weed knew that even if Golden Bird and Eunsae came back for him, he still cannot be save d. All of the
remaining Chaos Warriors were now coming for him. Though the Inferno Knights were still busy fighting
some of the Chaos Warriors, the group of Fire Giants changed their target and aimed to take Weeds life.
Weeds demise was inevitable but he had no regrets. Weed has already prepared himself for this.
- Damn bastards! Im taking you all down with me!
Weed took a deep breath. He inhaled as much as he could. His Dragon chest bloated hideously.
After pouring all of his mana into it, he then unleashed his skill.

Acid Breath.
The Bone Dragons Acid Breath surged through the Chaos Warrior-ridden battlefield.

Chapter 10
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Seulroeos Wedding Ceremony
KMC Media was so quiet that you can even hear the sound of saliva being swallowed by the person sitting
next to you.
When Weed had revived, everyone focused solely on the video feed.
Even the departments responsible for video editing stopped working.
From the screens installed inside the General Managers office to the Presidents office, all were showing
the same footage and from the moment Weed resurrected as a Dragon, everyone watching the video was
awestruck.
The Power to Reject Death combined with the effects of the Copper Plate of Rest had resurrected him into
a Dragon!
This is absurd.
H-How is this.
Due to the effects of the Copper Plate of Rest, Weed had been resurrected as a Dragon despite th e low
level of his skill Power to Reject Death. But due to the huge penalties applied, Weed could not use the full
potential of being a Dragon in battle.
Also being in an underground dungeon had been very unfavourable for the large flying -type monster.
However, despite the numerous shortcomings, his eyes still gleamed threateningly.
Weeds resurrection as a Dragon had caused everyone to shudder.
Just watching it as it is had caused the stations staff to be left in a daze but what about the viewers that wil l
watch the enhanced version of the video after being edited!
Royal Road viewers will definitely be shocked watching this epic moment.
Oh, how I envy you.
After all, this is Weed were talking about. No other person can go on such an adventure.
The video was so full of excitement it had the station staff fully engrossed.
Director Kang, together with his assistants, was now deliberating on how they will configure the video for
broadcast.
Captions no, we dont need to put those in. Its already good as i t is.
Placing captions doesnt give the impression that it will stand out. Itll just make it look frivolous.

Everyone was captivated as they continue to watch Weed as a Dragon but unfortunately, Weed still died a
second time.
But with Kubichya finally defeated, the difficult S-class quest has been completed.
Soon, the inhabitants of Versailles Continent will start clamouring once more as the news of Weeds
success dawns upon them like a divine message from heaven.
To think that from the beginning, Director Kang and the rest of the KMC Media staff doubted the probability
of success of the S-class difficulty quest!
After Weed had died, the video feed in the cinema room had cut off. There were no more images being
relayed nor was there any sound.
All was quiet for a while.
And as if struck by lightning, they immediately began yelling as they return to their respective tasks.
Change the title of the special program. Weeds Crusade! No, wait! Not that one. The Ultimate Undead,
how does that one sound?
We will have an increase in broadcasting time, facilitators are asking for consent to modify the
broadcasting schedule in our homepage.
Calls from various companies are pouring in though were just lashing out with each other for the cover
ads unit pricing.
The advent of the Dragon was about 2 minutes and 56 seconds!
For just about 3 minutes, this will become a legend not only to the viewers but also in the whole game
broadcasting industry.
***
Lee Hyun exited from his capsule and sat idly while feeling a huge sense of loss.
Now I dont have access till 24 hours have passed.
He had used Acid Breath to take down as much Chaos Warriors as he could. But even if he was able to do
a breath attack, he doesnt know the full extent of damage it dealt.
In addition, he was resurrected as a Dragon but with skills only that of a Beginner level!
His Flight skill, Dragons Roar, and Acid Breath were at Beginner level 4, level 6, and level 3 respectively.
He could not afford prolonging the battle against the Chaos Warriors for his health rapidly declined so he
resorted to use one huge breath attack.
Anyway, it was quite difficult.
Lee Hyun stood up and started cleaning.
If he had turned on his television, he would have seen the contents of his quest playing in full swin g but he
was only interested in watching the news and the show Unveiling Versailles Continent.

Watching television other than that is only a waste of electricity!

Now that Im done with housecleaning, its time to do some sweeping and polishing.
Washing the bed sheets, cleaning the refrigerator, maintaining the chicken coop, there were many things
that he still needed to be done.
The season was now in autumn with plenty of fallen leaves accumulating.
Autumn sure comes by so fast.
Lee Hyun had always been very sensitive and sharp to dry and bleak winds.
Ill need to start soaking kimchis soon.
Before winter arrives, it is important to start preparing kimchis!
Just as he was about to do more maintenance in the house, he was suddenly interrupted.
Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong
Somebody was incessantly pressing the doorbell at the front door.

No Peddlers.
No Religious Solicitors.
The doorbell looks like its about to break.
Im going to charge whoever presses and breaks it.

That person had definitely seen the warning sign but still continues to persist in pressing the doorbell.
Lee Hyun went to open the front door and was surprised to see Seoyoon there. It seems that she hurriedly
came to his house as beads of sweat were forming in her forehead.
When she had first visited, she had taken the chickens but now it seems she wants a rabbit when he had
asked for an exchange for Tori.
Hello, how long has it been? Come on, step inside.
Lee Hyun greeted her like a close friend and invited her inside the house. He then gave her a cup of
naengnokcha (T/N: cold green tea).
Nowadays, the weather is starting to get cold and I should be serving others hot green tea but for now, this
should help cool you down.
.
Shall I bring some honey?
Seoyoon had a very worried look on her face and showed little interest for the green tea.

Although I died Why did he gladly welcome me?

When Seoyoon had died, she immediately came out of the capsule.
Earlier, KMC Media had contacted her regarding the part of her appearance at the core of the quest. But of
course, she did not do any direct negotiations but instead left it to the lawyer in charge of her.
Normally, they dont need the consent of a person to air their appearance but since this was a quest
concerning Lee Hyun, they needed her consent for the show.
Afterwards, they came to an agreement to limit her appearance to only where she had a mask on her face
and had her thin leather clothes covered with her armor.
She had then enquired KMC Media about the situation in Las Phalanx.

Geumini had died while Weed experienced death twice.

Seoyoon by then had been far more concerned on how to console the grief -stricken Lee Hyun than to care
about the drop in her level and skill proficiency.
But Lee Hyun just welcomed her when she had arrived.
Dont want to drink green tea? Oh, how rude of me. I havent served any fruit.
Normally, Lee Hyun would display a completely different behaviour.
But in Royal Road, Seoyoon lost her life fighting against Kubichya. Her valiant efforts led to the successful
hunting of the Chaos Daejeonsa.
Naturally, he was thankful but as he turns around his head, he quickly began to formulate a scheme for the
item distribution.
Ill feign ignorance for the time being.
As he was peeling an apple, Lee Hyun was drooling over the idea of gaining more items.
Not even a shred of guilt as he began to scheme!
Ah, damn it, he was broke. How can he not drop many items when he died?
He carefully peels the apple as he speaks in guile.
Even if she were to watch the broadcast, she still wouldnt be able to know what items he had acquired. It
was because Kubichya died while he was inside Weeds mouth.
Is it too much if I say only one item came out? But it was a boss. it was also a monster related to a que st,
she might doubt my claims later.
Lee Hyun then spoke in a small voice.

Still, it wasnt all that bad. What came out were 5 equipment items, or was it 3? Ah, it was 4. Anyway, thats
what he dropped when he died.
He originally got 5 items but thought of reducing it somewhat by 2. However, if there were only 3 items to
split up, one person will only get one item.
Eventually, he compromised with 4 items so it can be divided by 2 while looking less suspicious.
I think Kubichya was wearing very good equipments. But frankly, I think that it is unlikely that we will be
able to wear those equipments.
As Lee Hyun continued to speak, he was also feeling frustrated. It was because he wasnt able to check the
items that he had acquired.
In order to divide them, I needed to properly determine their value first.
In Versailles Continents time, they had approximately spent a few months of hardships together. In the
course of their adventure, Seoyoon had contributed a lot so anymore deceit would be unfair to the e ffort she
had displayed.
After all, it is only common sense to divide the items equal to the contributions.
However, one item was removed so she only gets 2 items where 3 items would have been a proper reward!
Good. It seems she has no complaints.
Seoyoon covered her mouth with the tea cup and gently smiled in relief. Her natural smile was like from a
different dimension compared to Lee Hyuns rotten smile.
When Lee Hyun created the Freya Statue, he had imagined the beautiful Seoyoon smiling.
And right now, in front of his eyes, her smile exuded such a charm that he cant help but feel attracted to
her!
But Lee Hyun could not even look at her straight in the eye.
It was not because he haphazardly lied about the items he acquired from Kubichya but because o f her
expression, the look in her eyes contained a sign of deep affection.
This is getting awkward.
Lee Hyun then tried changing the topic.
Im going to return to cleaning would you like to help?
Not even entertaining her but instead gave a proposal to clean the house. Nevertheless, Seoyoon just
nodded.
Lets sweep the yard first. There are so many leaves collecting.
While sweeping the yard, Seoyoon was being playful unlike her usual self.
She even tried to sneak some piles of leaves to Lee Hyuns area!

With the relationship they built up from attending lectures in college and going on to adventures in Royal
Road together, she was able to play around.
They then went to clean the chicken coop and as they release the chickens, the smell reeked into the yard.
A perched rooster with an upright comb then went to attend the hens which were accompanying their
chicks.
With a lot of cleaning to be done, Lee Hyun had realized that there would be a lot of water splattering so he
immediately check the clothes Seoyoon was currently wearing.
Approximately around 200,000 won.
She was wearing quite an expensive coat.
Ill clean up this place, how about you do the dishes? After youre done putting them away, take out the
pots and bowls and wash them clean.
Seoyoon nodded and went inside the house.
With the windows open, the sound of water flowing from the sink can be heard.
A man cleaning the chicken coop and a woman washing the dishes, it was like a scene resembling a young
married couples life.
Having her clean had been a great help so Ill have to prepare something delicious for dinner.
Lee Hyun then decided to make a large serving of sweet and sour pork.
CRASH!
Silence then returned, only the sounds of flowing water drifted for a while.
Then the sound of washing dishes could be heard again. But not even a minute has come to pass and yet it
happened again
CRASH!!
While cleaning the chicken coop, Lee Hyun had tears in his eyes.
A-Are those my dishes?
Without any sign of a reply, the sound of washing the dishes continued.
Seoyoon earnestly tried to wash the dishes. Although she made a mistake of putting them away with wet
hands which had caused it to slip but fortunately, there were no longer any dishes breaking that ensued.
On that evening, Lee Hyun showcased his sweet and sour pork and ate it while watching television!
After watching art and drama programs, it was time for Seoyoon to go home. Lee Hyun then hastily
wrapped a book in a newspaper and gave it to her as a gift.
This book has a lot of life lessons.
This was the first time in Lee Hyuns life that he had given a gift to a girl aside from his sister.

This is absolutely not for the items I obtained in Las Phalanx, just thought you might like to give this a
read.
The title of book was called <<Non-possession>>. (T/N: Probably refers to this book)
***
In the Versailles Continent, users were listening in the temples of the Dwarves and Elves.
A divine message has descended upon us. An indomitable warrior had put a stop to the scourge that
threatened the peace of the continent.
Damn, thats one extraordinary human.
Warriors of the forest, let us go back.
Warriors that were gathered to organize an expedition have disbanded.
KMC Media have achieved the highest recorded audience ratings and the people watching their broadcast
couldnt even fall asleep until dawn while Bards, in homage to Weeds adventure, wrote and sang songs.

Oh, Great Hero

We will always remember that in the land of the forgotten was where you had an adventure
Your steps will become the milestones for those who wish to venture
Your sculptures that remained in the various parts of the world
Grants us courage to make our paths unfurled

While Weed reaches the highest of praise, Drinfelds reinforcements arrived at Las Phalanx. They were the
elites of the Hermes Guild composed of Priests, Wizards, Knights, Assassins, and Thieves.
A representative Knight then began speaking with him.
If these people arent sufficient enough to kill Weed then I shall message Rafael.
Drinfeld confidently replied:
These men are enough. With these many Wizards, were sure to make this land into Weeds grave.
The pride of Hermes Guild is at stake, handle this flawlessly.
Facing the Necromancer has been there constant worry but now with the additional Priests, the natural
enemy of the undead, they will be able cleanse them.
Through the broadcast of KMC Media, they were able to know that Weed can transform into a Dragon so
they were now extremely wary of him.
For the honor of the Hermes Guild, we must kill him.

Wizards, Priests, and Knights. we will certainly stab him to death.

***
When Weed had reconnected, he was back at Inferno Dungeon where the race war took place.
The aftermath of the fierce battle has left the area disfigured with plenty of melted rocks and scattered
remains.
Ahem.
After dying twice while in his modified Lich form, Weed has now returned as a human.
I have to check how much level and skill proficiency I have lost as well as the items I acquired from
Kubichya.
Level and skill proficiency were confirmed first before the items acquired.
Stat Window, Skill Information Window!
Two levels had dropped making his current level at 383 while Sculpture Mastery dropped by 25% .
Handicraft, Tailoring, Smithing, Sculpting Blade, and his other skills had a dropped between 10 -17%.
While brimming with frustration and grief about the reduction of his skills after all the hard work that he has
done, Weed immediately pulled out the items he acquired.
The heavy Chaos Daejeonsa Boots and Plate Armor Set, a map, and a sword with a reddish glow, the Red
Star!
A smile escaped Weeds lips.
Identify!
He had decided to check the armors first.
Kubichyas Boots:
Durability 37/105
Defense: 68
The boots worn by the Chaos Daejeonsa Kubichya.
Imbued with a special authority that compels warriors into submission.
Restrictions:
Level 500
Strength 800
Chaos Warriors and Barbarians only
Options:
Able to use Blink spell.
Health +8,000
Can intercept attacks rising from the ground.
Warriors are forced to submit.
Depending on the level and the scale of subordinates, there will be a temporary increase in
Leadership.

As for the Plate Armor Set, its Defense is 280 and had a level restriction of 550.

I wouldnt have died if I was wearing such armors.

Next was the Las Phalanxs Underground Area Map, it had a complex structure that much like of a spider
web and had a lot of holes drawn on it.
There were a lot of other areas which leads to the underground passa ges of the dungeon. The entrances of
the dungeons in Las Phalanx have special structures and midway through the passages, another passage
would be created.
Having a map is useful in various ways.
Finally, the long-awaited moment of checking the Dragon Sword.
At this moment, Weed could not suppress his emotions any longer as his heart leap with excitement.
I-Identify!
Red Star:
Durability 192/210
Attack 190-215
A sword created by a Dragon.
The sword was made using a part of its bone.
A portion of the Red Dragons power is imbued within and is resistant to magic.
This sword was stolen from the Dragon and has been looking for it ever since.
Restriction:
Level 570 or higher
100% Fire Resistance
Must have the ability to control fire.
Options:
Very light.
Reduces the consumption of stamina when using skills.
Agility +10%
Durability does not easily diminish.
Attacks can pierce through armors.
Increases the chance of inflicting a maim status by 250%, reducing the opponents fighting ability.
Can penetrate through any magical defense.
Power of fire is amplified by 100%.
Absorbing the fire attacks of fire attribute races will increase your strength.
Magic Resistance +30%
Monsters below intermediate level will be extremely intimidated.
Enhances the power of sword based attack skills.
Can remove all negative buffs.
Grants the user the special skill Red Star.
Whenever you take out the sword for battle, there is a 0.01% chance that you can summon a
Dragon.
Skill Red Star:
Unable to verify.
Difficulty in identifying.
Deeply related to fire attribute magic.

Seulroeos Wedding Ring ():

Durability 40/40

An emerald ring that symbolizes hope, youth, and eternal love. Crafted by a Dwarf artisan who had
poured all his heart and soul into this work.
The ring obtained by Seulroeo filled with his aspirations to marry the woman he loved.
It is a set together with its other ring () counterpart.
Restrictions:
Unmarried young man.
The female partner should be the one to place the ring.
Options:
Enhances mana concentration and increases magical damage of spells by 27%.
Speeds up the rate of learning spell incantations.
35% increase in Mana Regeneration.
Fame +1,200
Grace +40
Culture +40
Intelligence +40
Wisdom +40
Charm +150
Grants the user the barrier magic skill Shield.

Weed had mixed feelings about items.

I didnt think Id acquire Seulroeos Pair of Wedding Rings. But as expected, I now have the Dragon
Sword.
The Red Star can deal high damage and has many Options. However, the level restriction is very high.
It was something that cannot be easily sold due to its fire resistance wearing r estriction.
Furthermore, it would be difficult to put up a price for such extremely rare loot!
I dont even know who to sell this to.
Weed felt greatly disappointed as he looked around the ground for his scattered items. He had died twice
and so did the amount of his dropped items, among them were his Talrocks armor, some sewing tools, and
several sculptures.
Due to Weed having accumulated a lot of Infamy and having the Murderers Mark, he had dropped a lot of
items more than usual.
As he was recollecting his items and the ones obtained by his undead during the battle, Seoyoon appeared
having just reconnected together with the arrival of Golden Bird, Eunsae, and Rover.
Good to see you are safe and sound.
Weed caringly stroked Rover. Rover then heartily rubbed his face and licked him with his tongue, something
that he would normally not do.
Master, thank you. I did not know that you were keeping an eye on me and saved me. Sorry.
I wouldve died in at that place. How can I ever repay you.
To the outside, this wouldve been seen as a very touching scene but never in their wildest dream would
they be able to think of what was Weeds true intentions.

Eunsae, flapping its wings, landed on Weeds shoulder. It was a gesture of affection.
Among the sculptures of life, only Eunsae had a nature of that of a girl. And this time, it seems to have a
change of heart about Weed.
I should be distributing Kubichyas item drops by now but since we cant wear the boots and plate armor
set, Ill sell it first and give your share later, ok?
Seoyoon nodded. Since she has yet to return to a town or castle, the number of items she had acquired in
the fields previously and the ones she received here has been stockpiling, exceeding her current item
capacity.
But you can take this one.
Weed handed over the male ring of Seulroeos Pair of Wedding Rings to her while he held onto its other
remaining female ring half.
Ill distribute this equally between the two of us.
?
Due to the wearing restrictions, Weed must be the one to give a proposal and while he offers the ring to
Seoyoon, his face had become bright red as an apple.
The meaning of a ring is never a small deal to a woman especially if its wedding rings!
*Ttiring!*
- Wearing Seulroeos Pair of Wedding Rings will fulfil his dearest wish.
If worn, the effects of the ring will let you act out his long-cherished and unfulfilled desire.
Seulroeos wish is to have a wedding with his fiance, do you wish to proceed?
The unmarried man and woman will enact the part of Seulroeo and his fiance Letia Evelynn in
order to fulfil their wishes and release them from their regrets.

Weed, of course, had no other choice but to proceed.

The unique class item has an effect of increasing Mana Regeneration which is very essential to hunting .
And after a while, the two which were inside the Inferno Dungeon of Las Phalanx together with the
sculptures of life had their surrounding area suddenly transformed into a majestic castle.
- You have arrived at Castle Evelynn of the Niflheim Empire.
This place is the manifestation of Seulroeos dream, an illusionary world called Magus Phantasm.
Although illusionary, the items acquired here can be owned.

Weed and Seoyoon was then approached by butlers and maids.

Ahh, this is what happens when Im late in waking you up. Today is the wedding, we must prepare quickly.
The clothes sent by the tailors have already arrived, come quickly Master Seulroeo.

Weeds appearance was the same way as before, just plain ordinary, but the maids see him as Seulroeo.
Weed was then forced by the maids to get moving. Seoyoon as well was led by the other maids to another
room.
Oh my, you have such smooth skin.
Just one look at Lady Letia and you can already tell that she is a peerless beauty. Master Seulroeo is truly
one lucky man.
Weed could hear the voices of the maids talking to Seoyoon while walking down the hall.
A maid then asked Weed.
"Are you properly taking care of your skin?"
"Ah, there's eye-wax stuck in there. Hurry and go wash your face."
Rover, Golden Bird, and Eunsae were left standing idly in the hall. But soon after that, a ranch manager and
a garden custodian appeared and took them along somewhere else.
***
Weed was taking a bath inside a bathtub filled with hot water with his head swathed in a towel. In Royal
Road, taking a long bath will make one feel refreshed.
- You will recover from fatigue much faster.
After the bath, if you eat a meal, you can recover up to 20% higher that of your maximum stamina.

After a comfortable bath, Weed then rested for 30 minutes. He had then put on the suit the tailor had sent
though it was very uncomfortable to move on.
Taking advantage of the situation, Weed used his Identify skill to check the wedding suit during the era of
the Niflheim Empire. The item grants an increase in Grace and Charm and gives a considerably good
impression towards the opposite sex.
- You have acquired the methods for producing wedding suits for high nobilities.

For Weed who have the sewing skill, it was a great opportunity for him to learn h ow to make a new suit
although what he learned seemed to be rather useless.
Defense is almost zero, it easily wears off due to low Durability and its special effect is to inflict a minor
charmed status. To make matters worse, getting it wrinkled will lead to a drop in the Grace and Charm stat!
Collecting the suit materials and creating it is difficult.
After donning the suit, the maids then started fixing his hair.
By applying a strange pomade, his hair had become smooth and shiny and was combed in a hair style that
he had never done before.

Just apply shampoo on the hair and rinse it then dry it using a towel.
To Weed who prefers a pragmatic way of life, this was an unfamiliar experience to him.
Combing through his forelocks, his hair was then parted in a 7 to 3 ratio.
Weed was very embarrassed as he looked through the mirror and awkwardly made a request.
Wouldnt it be ok to just let down my hair like normal?
Oh, would you like to have it done in the usual style, Master Seulroeo?
.
With that as the maids response, Weed was unable to reply.
Ill revert back my hairstyle after the wedding. For now, Ill just have to endure until this is over.
In Weeds entire lifetime, he had not once experienced putting on makeup.
The maids then let Weed look into the mirror.
I think Master is looking very handsome.
Hearing them speak about his appearance made Weed frown for he knows that everyone was forcing
themselves in speaking words of praise.
And then, soothing music began to flow.
The wedding is about to start, Master Seulroeo.
I should be going then.
Weed wanted to finish this event fast.
Any man would definitely be able to sympathize with him. Its like feeling the accumulated fatigue of
accompanying a woman in a department store while keeping up appearance.
You should go and exchange greetings with the guests but pay a visit to the officiant first.
Cant I just have the wedding proceed immediately?
Lady Letia needs a lot of time to get ready. In a wedding, the bride must be distinctively beauti ful.
With Seoyoon still undergoing a bridal makeover, Weed was unable to hasten the schedule.
Weeds wedding was going to be held in front of a blue fountain hall where the guests were currently
standing looking at him.
Anyway, this is not even my wedding I should go and greet the guests.'
Seulroeo, your theory on the arcane arts that reduces the time of spellcasting is amazing. Its already
enough to qualify you in winning this year Matams Scholar Award.
- You have acquired a magical ingredient, Blue Lizards Tail.

Weed hastily straightened his suit and offered a handshake.

Thank you for coming to my wedding.
I cant believe that Count Byrons successor is already marrying, time sure quickly passes by.

- You have acquired 800 Niflheim Empire gold coins.

Wizards and nobles came to attend as guests. From them, presents and congratulatory money were
pouring in so Weed gladly and courteously greeted them.
After that, the officiant, Bishop Cyprianus, began the invocation.
We are gathered here today to join this young and promising wizard-nobleman, Sir Seulroeo Byron and the
gem of our Niflheim Empire, Lady Letia Evelynn in holy matrimony.
The wedding ceremony was then started with a pompous musical performance.
After the first song ended, the officiant then introduced himself to the noble well-wishers.
A symphony expressing the joys and sorrows of life then played afterwards.
Weed was surprise to know that a wedding ceremony had so many processes involved. He had wanted to
finish the ceremony as soon as possible but then the servers arrived serving the guests at their tables their
dinner and glasses of cold drinks.
I guess it would be inadequate to brew Samdasoo Green Tea Bags during a wedding day. The
preparation process would be too long.
Rover, Golden Bird, and Eunsae were among the guests.
Rover was served with fresh vegetables while Golden Bird and Eunsae were served with a meal of cooked
eel and snake cuisines without any seasonings.
Entering the groom, Sir Seulroeo Byron.
After the words of the officiant, Weed gallantly walked into the wedding aisle.
Ive gained a lot of profit.
Weed had made a killing and now, all that is left to do to complete the wedding is exchange the rings.
There wasnt anything to it apart from Weed putting the female ring in Seoyoons finger and receiving the
male ring so it was easy peasy.
After presenting himself to the officiant and the guests, Weed now stood still.
And here come the most beautiful bride in the world.

The orchestra then began playing a clear melody. Slowly walking down the aisle was Seoyoon wearing a
pure white wedding dress.
Her appearance right now cannot even be compared to when she wore a wedding dress during the school
festival.
She could only be described as all the beauty in the world combined as she walked down the aisle.
Weed then began to reminisce.
Back then, I was the one who took her veil off.
Their relationship already has come a long way.
Come to think of it, we have gone to many different places together.
It all started with their chance meeting in the instructors cabin during his novice days in Rosenheim
Kingdom. Then when he shapeshifted into Orc Karichwi, they travelled together in the Plains of Despair.
After that, they went into an adventure together in the north, planting the Wood Elf Seeds and hunting the
Bone Dragon.
And in Las Phalanx, she fought together with him though it ended up costing her life.
Although it had been difficult for Weed to do his work since Seoyoon is nearby.
But it is not an exaggeration to say that the many sculptures he modelled after her were by far the most
beautiful creations that he had ever done.
After all, the first Grandmaster Piece that he had created was a sculpture based on her. Even his first
Moonlight Sculpture was also based on her.
Upon realizing that the wedding dress-clad Seoyoon was drawing near, Weed forcibly stopped his
recollection.
Through various coincidences, his fate is now once again intertwined with Seoyoons though he is still afraid
to accept it. It was because he believes that another man well-suited for her existed somewhere. Weed then
reminded himself:
Grandmother once told me, a womans appearance doesnt mean everything.
While these many thoughts were running through his head, Seoyoon was approaching closer.
With the words of his grandmother in his mind, Weed decided to calmly evaluate Seoyoon.

- If the girl is pretty then youll be happy for 3 years, if she is a wonderful cook then youll be merry for 30
years, and if she is smart then youll have 3 generations of bliss.

Seoyoon is extremely pretty so there should be an additional number of years. So 6 years of happiness?
Even after becoming her boyfriend or husband, it would still be hard to ignore Seoyoons lovely appearance.
Youll even think youre in heaven if you see Seoyoons sleeping face next to you when you wake up!

However, such dazzling appearance would wane in 6 years, although he wasnt very sure whether this
would even apply to her.
After 6 years, she would still be on her 20s and I have this feeling that she will be even more beautiful as
time goes by. Anyway, marrying a woman that knows how to cook will have 30 years of happy life at
best.
He had already tasted the food Seoyoon expertly prepared complete with condiments inside a lunchbo x with
a note written from her. It was a meal done with considerable skill, not inferior to even Weeds.
I guess 30 years of bliss since she knows how to cook.
They would be able to cook together if Weed had such a wife and spend the rest of their years developing
and improving recipes.
Seoyoon also has good enough grades in the University of South Korea even without attending a class,
although when she took on a lecture together with him, she was actually a good listener and always taking
down notes. During exams, she would give him the notes on the parts he didnt understand and when he
took a peek inside her bag, what he found were foreign theses and technical books.
She reads a lot of books during her spare time.
She has a good head on her shoulders.
Even with his grandmothers evaluating criterion, he could not lower Seoyoons score.
Obviously, there are demerits. It is just simply concealed, every people has their bad points somewhere.
Like snoring and so on. Although, she was sleeping quietly during our MT.
In a flash, Weed remembered that certain moment.
She leaned over to my side when she had fallen asleep back then. That is quite a bad sleeping habit. She
also eats and drinks a lot of my meal, didnt even exercise proper moderation of only pic king up 2 side
dishes with her chopsticks.
Weed was somehow trying to nitpick at Seoyoons faults. He is even trying to point out any minor faults in
her habits. Even way back when he hunted together with Seoyoon, his mind was fixated on
misunderstanding her as a wicked person.
After Seoyoon did a light greeting they then held hands.
The officiant then clapped his hands to proceed with the ceremony.
It is truly an honor to officiate such joyous occasion. The groom, Sir Seulroeo, born at Herods Castle,
came to an early realization on how to control the flow of mana and later became the disciple of Master
Montau. The bride, Lady Letia, born in the prestigious House of Evelynn, cultivating flowers and trees as
an avocation. This wedding ceremony holds great meaning for the Niflheim Empire. The wedding of this
virtuous man and woman.
Weed let out a sleepy yawn as he endured the boring procession. There was no point in memorizing the
contents of the officiants message like as if it was going to be on a test.
The shorter the officiants message was the better but it only got even longer when he started glorifying
some kind of Saint who can make nature bloom flowers with butterflies flying before him.

In the end, it all just comes down to being honoured and blessed.
Weed barely managed to endure as it finally reached the last portion of the officiants message. After that, it
was finally the Exchange of Vows, the very highlight of the wedding ceremony.
Do you take this woman to be your wedded wife? Do you promise to be true to her in good times and in
bad, in sickness and in health, to love her and honor her, forsaking all others and holding only unto her as
long as you both live?
For the sake of not ruining the wedding, Weed must answer properly and plac e the ring on Seoyoon.
I do.
Weed clasped Seoyoons hand.
As a Berserker, her hands have been accustomed to many battles but contrary to that, it was very slender
and had a flawless complexion.
He even finds the nails on her fingers to be very pretty when he placed the ring on her.
This time, Bishop Cyprianus turned towards Seoyoon and asked her the question.
Do you promise to be true to him in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love him and honor
him, forsaking all others and holding only unto him as long as you both live?

Having a well-groomed hair with makeup applied, Seoyoon wearing the wedding dress had been
contemplating on a lot of things.
Her first meeting with Weed to up to this very moment.
They have spent a lot of time together. She became intimately acquainted with him through the animals he
raised with Rover, Geumini, and the other sculptures of life included.
She has been scared and wary of others but with Weed, she was not.
Cha Eunhee once concernedly said to her:
Are you going to continue living like this?
.
Seoyoon wanted to say something but she was still terribly afraid to talk. It was still yet not possible for her
to have a conversation with someone and convey her feelings.
Life isnt just about grasping drifting clouds. As a teenager, you should go attend school and get involve in
school activities. Go get yourself occupied with something to do every day. Dont worry about what to tell to
your parent even if your grades fell short of a few points.
It wasnt that she was saying to waste things after coming out of the examination hell.

You should go experience the sense of freedom one gets when entering college. Although you need to
start preparing for employment during your second year since competition is fierce in trying to land a job.
The employment war only gets more intense every year. If you dont prepare beforehand, youll only have a
hard time getting a good job later.
Look, right now, I am on my late 20s and all Ive been doing is work ever sinc e I went out and fitted into
society. But Im still unmarried so I have to go through those annoying marriage interviews during holidays
at my house to quickly find a prospective man to marry.
Time will make you sensitive to aging, becoming conscious every day that youth is escaping from your
body.
Seoyoon, its still too early for you to give up and have your life expire in a cage. After all,
Cha Eunhee tenderly smiled.
Happiness can be found even on the simplest of things. You should live like the oth ers and make friends
while youre studying, friends that will walk along with you as your lifelong companions. And if you find club
activities in college to be lacking then you should immerse yourself with a hobby.
.
Also, once you enter into a company, there will be times when youll feel stressed, angry, and irritated to
the point of wanting to write a resignation letter immediately after but if you were to succeed, wouldnt you
develop a sense of accomplishment? As you get older, youll start looki ng for marriage and after that,
raising a child during your 30s and 40s wouldnt be so bad.
.
Passing through the age of adulthood is where you experience most of lifes happiness. However, what Im
worried about is that youll miss that opportunity.
Although her expression never changed, she still listened to what she said.
"You aren't living an ordinary life. If you live in your own world without making any friends.... then you might
not be able to make many happy memories. That's such a waste. You must work up the courage when the
time comes. If you don't, the things that you really like and what makes you happy might disappear."
Seoyoon understood Cha Eunhees words but her heart was rejecting it.
However, being together with Weed had greatly reminded her of those words. Especially during at that time
when the destitute village of Morata held a festival, her heart felt warmth just by being near Weed and made
her very happy.
That warmth was comparable to the warmth radiating from their held hands, not a stove running on fuel.
After eating the food that Weed made, going on adventures together and seeing his sculptures, Seoyoon
felt that she wanted to become his companion, not just a distant spectator. She had a frozen heart, but she
wanted to convey that she loved that warmth so much.
Although it was something she hasnt prepared and could stumble, she mustered up her courage now that
she had to.

Embracing the great fluttering feelings and the nervousness inside her, she spoke with a quavering voice.
Y-Yes, I do.

TO BE CONTINUED..

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This is the end of our translation and any legal ones.
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Volume 21 Chapter 1: Imperial Construction Secret
Yes, I do.
Seo Yoon said while trembling since she was afraid of speaking. Weed considered the times she spoke and
decided that, like him, she was interested in items. (She made him a friend to get her stuff back, married to get
the benefits of the rings, etc.) He figured she was forcing herself to speak for the item, so he was being nice.
Say no more. I understand.
The last thing on the schedule was the wedding meal with the guests. Death Knight Van Hock and vampire
Torido were also summoned to attend the meal and were asked to pack up the food. Weed was planning to eat
the special food to reproduce the recipes to bring up his cooking skills!
Van Hock, Torido, Seo Yoon and the Golden Bird were walking around collecting food. Afterwards, the castle as
well as the nobles and wizards inside scattered like smoke.
Ding!
Seulroeos last wishes have been solved.
Seulroeos rings have sealed abilities in them that can be transmitted.
+ Seulroeos wisdom
Maximum mana will increase permanently by 3500.
+ Seulroeos blessing
Luck is slightly increased by 20 and damage from magic is reduced.
+ Wedding vows
Through the sacred rings, two peoples lives can be shared.
When a persons health is low enough, up to 50 percent of health can be transferred.
If you wear rings with reduced vitality, the characteristics of the job of the spouse can be applied.
You can use your spouses skills at 70% proficiency.
The proprieties of the ring cannot be changed or passed to others.
The ring can be destroyed when the wedding vows are released.
After reading the message, Weed, Seo Yoon and the sculptured life-forms returned to the Inferno dungeon. A
heartwarming smile appeared on Weeds face. The wedding was very satisfying.

At the final stage of the difficult S-class quest, not far from where Kubicha died, the ground glittered. The sand
was mixed with pieces of Goldmans body.
Weed ordered the sculpture life-forms to search for the remnants and pick them up. There were some parts
missing; it was not easy to recover all of what was lost. As Weed went to the Inferno Knights Circle, he still did
not want to give up and tried to search for more remains. When he had almost given up in the chaotic battle with
Kubicha, Goldman had rushed in and sacrificed his life to save Weed. Weed doubted Goldman could be restored
to the way he was before, which saddened Seo Yoon and the other sculpture life-forms.
Ivan, the leader of the Inferno knights, approached and thanked them for helping to finish off Kubicha. Weed
asked him what happened after Kubichas death. Weed was worried about his quest since he did not meet the
requirements, but still received the items. Apparently, Ivan did not recognize that Weed was the Lich and dragon.
He spoke of how the remaining Chaos Warriors had just wandered around, lost, since their leader died and they
have been able to drive them out, with the help of the fire giants. Weed was trying to get more familiar with Ivan.
Although he had suffered many hardships, Weed did not complain. Completing the quest and getting the rewards
was more important.
The engraved circle, from the floor scale to the ceiling, ranged hundreds of meters. At the center of the circle,
mana and fire expanded and contracted repeatedly. It resembled a blazing sun aura. Just getting close made the
body hot and sweaty. Without the circle, Jigolaths would have sunk due to the volcanic eruptions. The Circle of
Power, constructed by the Archmage Imbul, had some cracks made by Kubicha. The trapped mana and fire
within was shaking, as if to escape. However, the circle was being repaired. After a while, the circle was whole
once again, and pure, white flames burst out.
Ding!
You have witness the Archmage Imbuls Circle of Flame
-Health increases by 900.
-Resilience increases by 35.
-Fire resistance increases permanently by 7%.
Knowledge of the principles of creation of Mana deepens.
But only for elemental shamans or summoners, and wizards otherwise it has no effect.
You have appreciated the scene created in the ancient circle.
-Art stat increases by 4.
-Wisdom increases by 2.
It was the effect of Imbuls reconstructed Magic circle.
Subsequently, another message window appeared.
Ding!
Red Star quest Completed (3)
Kubicha of the Chaos warriors was killed and the dragon weapon was safely recovered.
What happened to the dragon weapon in the end is unknown.
For stopping this dispute, all of the races in Jigolaths can now enjoy peace and tranquility for a while.
All of these adventures, completed by a mere engraver, can be regarded as a miracle.
Quest Reward: Dragons Sword Red Star, The Golden Bird, Knowledge about the requirements to be the
Emperor.
For completing this quest, fame increases by 5200.
Due to the success of this quest, you have taken the title of the Successor of the Niflheim Empire.
Through completing quests with high risks, you have gained trust.
Its possible to be the representative of the authority of each church or kingdom.
Kings, Queens and the nobles can become your sponsors.
With notoriety, you can become the leader of thieves, usurpers or monsters.
Due to the success of the quest, notoriety is reduced by 1200.
Thanks to your heroic risks, your physical ability and related stats will increase by 7.

Level has increased.

Level has increased.
.
With the exception of the Chaos Warriors, friendship and familiarity with all the other tribes have become neutral.
However, Fire Giants will still have a rough impression of you.
Friendship with the savages in the north of the Versailles continent has increased.
In the Versailles continent, the profession of engraver will gain more admiration.
You will receive more respect from residents, and be able to eat free food in the restaurants.
The value of the works made by the engraver and the trading price increases slightly.
A rise of 9 levels and an enormous increase in reputation.
Receiving a quest from a King is a big adventure. With the mysteries and legends of each kingdom, it certain for
there to be adventures searching for treasure.
Weed could go to see the King of each kingdom of the continent and receive an audience.
A quest to gather the people!
From children to the elderly, they can be exploited.
Building the pyramid in Rosenheim Kingdom, he had received a similar request.
Not only to create a sculpture, a commission to lead a large-scale expedition or to stage a war against the
Embinyu church.
Whoa huhuhu
He had also gained the Dragons Sword Red Star. Weed wondered when it could be used in battle, but anyway,
to get to solve an S quest, he could not help that his lips drew into a peaceful smile.
If you fail to clear the quest somehow: it was a bad feeling.
9 Levels call stat window!
Status Window
Character Name : Weed, Alignment : Adventurous
Level :392, Profession : Legendary Moonlight Sculptor Title : Imugi Slaying Commander,
Reputation : 37,983, Health :31,360 Mana : 17,905 Strength : 1,378 Agility : 1,065
Vitality : 172 Perseverance : 753 Fighting Spirit : 497 Endurance : 226 Wisdom : 205
Intelligence : 198 Art : 1,889 Charisma : 414 Luck : 75 Leadership : 706 Faith : 115 +435
Charm : 210 +30 Resilience : 455 Dignity : 36 Concentration : 25 Courage : 107
Attack : 5,641 Defense : 1,820 Power of the undead : 298
Magic Resistance : Fire 27%, Water 31%, Earth 35%, Black Magic 0%
+All stats are increased by 20 points.
+Art is increased by an additional 80 points.
+30% increase in stats on the moonlit night.
+Able to learn all production skills up to the level of master.
+Able to learn all the sub-skills of each production class. High level skills can be learned.
+Sculptures with high artistic value will increase fame.
+A total of 132 stats have been raised from sculptures, skills, combat, and quests prior to having the title.
Over 100 stat points have been increased from sculptures and production skills since getting the title.
+Bracelet that is currently equipped increases all stats by 15.
+Special Necromancer skills, the body has been imbued with the Power of the Undead.
With his hard work, Weed had steadily raised his stats and his level was close to 400.
Of course, a huge part of the experience was gained through completing quests.

But the Power of the Undead, what sort of stat is it?

He had noticed that he had unknowingly created an ominous stat.
I have never seen this stat before on a message window.
Check stat, Power of the Undead.
Power of the Undead
-It is generated automatically when in an undead state for a long time.
-You cannot distribute stat points to this skill as it automatically increases as you gain experience as an undead.
-The strength and the intelligence of the undead and the summon ability increases with the power of black magic.
-For the good races however, it can cause side effects.
-The Power of the Undead sometimes increases in stats rapidly with combat and sometimes decreases other
stats to increase.
-Elegance, charm, luck, faith and morality are vulnerable and a major resource.
-The power of the Undead is overwhelmingly increased, if you stay in the undead stat for too long, you wont be
able to come back
He had received the undead stat, but the stat has serious side effects.
298, means its high-level enough to be concerned.
The faith stat, because of the high level, was suppressed.
Ive never heard of this stat before.
Royal Road, and the information related to it, has not made any mention of this stat.
I thought it was impossible an quest to finishedWeed sighed, turned towards Golden Bird and said,
Soto found an empire, what do I have to do? Once you have created an empire, you get land and taxes and
you can sell titles, like knights and nobles, eh?
Weed was destroying the whole momentum!
Only interested in using the power to accumulate a lot of wealth!
However, with trouble, the Golden Bird explained.
To found an empire, some necessary conditions need to be fulfilled.
Weed, of course, thought as much.
To be an Emperor, you need the recognition and the blessing of at least three of the founding gods.
Freyas church and Weed are closely related. Weed is already as close as possible with Alveron.
Also, establishing the faith in Mora can increase the degree of familiarity too.
As a Count, his reputation, comparable to others, is high, and fighting the denomination Church of Embinyu can
help him gain friendship.
Ill be recognized by the gods. I want to be blessed with the birth of an empire.
Freyas blessing to create an empire! However, it was not the end of the requirements, as the Golden Bird
continued.
Several species in the northern part should be part of it. In order to create an empire, it should include at least
five or more species. The user should also be able to choose them.
You must have a good reputation for nobles and knights to follow you. Fighting against monsters, solving quests
and doing good deeds can reduce your notoriety.
To construct the vast territory of the empire, enough population is also needed.

200,000 people should be enough? The population of Mora was that much.
It should be at least ten million.
The people should be able to freely develop skills and hobbies, and many guilds need to be created. To keep
away the monsters and fight against thieves, the number of soldiers should be increased too.
Weed furrowed his brow.
In order to prevent the attack of monsters, some forts are needed right?
Of course.
The elite knights must exceed 500, and more than 30,000 heavily armed soldiers are also needed.
Necessary facilities should be created, and arts and cultural satisfaction should be high. Craftsmen techniques
should be developed
Weed was making the face of a person that had received money just to have it stolen away.
If lost money does not come back, you know that a child will feel disappointment!
Now, youre not finished. There are more conditions, right?

To build an Empire, there were also many mountains to climb. Weed simply concluded. Reality is cruel.
Weed came closer to Golden Bird.
Whats going on?
Weed was summoning Van Hawk and Torido.
Van Hock and also Torido. Get ready to battle.
Why? Isnt the battle over?
The Golden Bird asked him with a strange look.
I will hit once. . Guys, beat him up!
Establishing a hierarchy and delivering commands are good ways to be absolute, but beating gives the best
results!
This is all I get Im disappointed, so disappointed.
I will not kill you.

We do not have time, lets call it a day.

Weed, after about 10 minutes of beating, stopped. Golden Bird had lost a considerable amount of vitality and
dropped feathers here and there.
Decorative golden feathers: Durability 35/35
-Nobles covet these feathers!
-They are very difficult and rare to find.
-Can be traded for some semi-precious stones and, in-store, the owner of the store will welcome you with open
arms.
Options: Grace and Charm rises proportionally. Sewing and blacksmith skills needed to make a product.
Weed, of course, put the fallen feathers into a backpack.
Need to continue pulling some feathers to sell them.
Then, lets go to other places.

Spreading the underground map of Jigolaths, he wanted to make sure to go to that place.
To find the legendary material, Helium.
To increase his sculpture mastery, he had to go there.
It is at the lowest place, in spite of being the center of Jigolaths.
Weed was at the head. Seo Yoon and the others followed.
I guess he is here.
At the end of a long search, the assassins and the thieves from the Hermes guild tracked Weed to a dungeon
their group had never entered.
Are you sure?
Yes, definitely. This dungeon has already been explored.
The race war going on for a few days, all we needed was to get to the place?
Drinpelt was the most professional there for exploring the dungeon.
By watching TV and the wind movement, the dungeon is fairly deep.
Considering the disturbance of the monsters in the dungeon, it would take us three days.
From now on, go as fast as possible.
The Helium mines were just a short stop on the way.
Seo Yoon logged out of the Royal Road capsule and walked out.
Seo Yoon was afraid of going back to reality. It had been a long time since she had spoken to others except in
Royal Road.
But then again, I do not want to be alone
Back in Royal Road, she was comfortable with sharing a conversation with Weed.
Overcoming her fears, Seo Yoon opened her trembling lips to attempt to say something in reality. She called the
dog given to her by Weed.
Dog Meat was having a nap. Then, he heard his name and woke up. Seo Yoon said his name again.
A beautiful master who gave him delicious food and a bed, was calling him. Dog Meat ran towards her wagging
his tail.

Chapter 2: Sculptors Gallery

Weed looked back at the road several times.
This is not it?
.
Well, lets go back.
The number of times that they went the wrong way had already exceeded twelve. Dead ends, dangerous roads
that cannot be passed, roads that were too narrowThey had to turn back every time they encountered those!
The ground made it difficult to judge the direction of north, south, east, and west. In addition, the basement
dungeons were interconnected, like a complex structure. Since it was so complex, heading to the desired
destination was difficult.
Moreover, the place where one would predict helium to be, was unclear.
Seo Yoon hesitantly held out a hand.
Can I look at the map?
Weed handed a map of the underground.

Do what you want. But this map is too complex to easily find out a way to go.
Because she is sure to be held responsible for the failure of the operation!
I think we should go there.
You think so? Indeed, people can possibly make mistakes. Well, lets go this way anyway.
Weed thought in his mind without saying anything, but still followed.
Looking at the map, Seo Yoon guided them to place with a break between sharp stalactites, where there was
clean water falling that they could drink. Since Weed became human again, he has to eat like everyone else.
Getting drinkable water was no longer a problem anymore now.
Heres a bunch of stalactites. We should go to that side
Here, there is also a dungeon. Then lets go into the dungeon.
From the passage, the entrance of a large tense dungeon came out.
Weed was lost trying to move in the right direction, but Seo Yoon knew exactly how to find a way.
In order to recover his wounded pride, Weed said to Yellowy:
I knew the way originally
Uh eummeo
Yellowy stretched out and yawn.
Thanks to Seo Yoon, the way was easy to find and they were able to save time.
In addition, since the passage was bigger, they could fight better.
You have witnessed Wandering Hope by the sculptor Pieche.
Art stat increased by 2.
For appreciating an excellent artwork, sculpting skill proficiency has raised slightly.
They found a sculpture in the passage. Torches in the dark pathways were there to light up the statues!
In Jigolaths, an engraver came to make this.
The Helium mine that was estimated to be at a place still far away was near a place like this.
Identify!
Weed perhaps wanted to take advantage of the sculptural memories skill to find the way.
Weapons and armor, you can tell directly instead of needing to touch a special part of the work like the sculptural
memories skill.
Weed was trying to find the memories of the sculpture and what it saw.
Its dark. So dark.
.
The place was dark and the sculpture had been made in the dark. It had never seen anything, so it did not have
much memories.
Lets continue to move this way
Sculptors in the underground passage carved outstanding works. The works were too precious.
I absolutely have to use this chance to get more art stat.

Users of the Haven Kingdom were angry. The thieves actions were like deliberately playing a joke to make them
suffer. As well, the reinforcements from the Hermes guild had unpleasant expressions.
We were in this place two hours before

They were confident that they only needed 3-4 days to find Weed. They should have met Weed already. A bunch
of battles have made them nervous and they had to fight hard against big monsters like fire giants. They were
also hunting, wiping out large groups of monsters; Hermes guild was advancing.
Five days after entering the Inferno dungeon, they found the magic circle and a number of stats went up.
You feel refreshed after a hard adventure and you get rewards as well.
Hunting grounds in the Kingdom of Haven were of a competitive level, but skill proficiency had only risen by a
little.
But since then, the assassins and thieves had difficulty in following Weeds tracks.
Im sorry, but I think this is the wrong way a lot of monsters live here, and the underground dungeon floor is
made of stone, so it is difficult to find the right trail
I already heard the same thing more than 20 times already.
Give us a little more time.
Such words have been heard for a few days. We are forced to go along, but at some point, it will cost gold to
keep going
There were many people in the tracking team.
They were deep in the dungeon, so you rely on magic and light, and the way Weed went was not easy to keep
track. Of course, the footprints went along, but after a long time looking at the ground, you have to discuss the
way to go.
You saw the way clearly
His colleagues agreed with him. Weed and his companions had passed this way, there was no doubt.
But why are we back again to the way we can from?
Thieves and assassins would agree on the path, only to find themselves back where they had traveled earlier.
This was not just due to complex problem of tracking in the dungeon.
Thieves and assassins sighed.
I dont know what is going on anymore.
The dungeons of Jigolaths were indeed complex. Even Weed, between dungeons, lost himself along the many
roads and crossroads and went back many times.
However, the trackers were not tied down by that logic since even if the path was relatively unknown to them;
they just need to keep track of the trail.
The problem was that Weed and Seo Yoons footprints were changing continuously. Weed, with his blacksmith
and sewing skills, made a number of counterfeit boots that imitated the tracks of monsters like the Chaos
Warriors or the Inferno Knights, and were wearing them alternatively! Monsters and other traces were mixed up
so that tracking them was a hassle! Yellowy, Silver Bird and Golden Bird had to walk holding paws.
I think this is the right path. Those trails lead to the wrong way, so
They were tracing the path of the dungeons and making maps. Map created based on various roads with time
became erratic because of Weed! In the middle of the path, the tracks suddenly disappeared.
This cannot happen, I think. What the hell, how could he move so erratically right?
Weed guessed there would be trackers. There was nothing wrong with placing several misleading marks in the
dungeon. Besides changing shoes, he also had the elemental spirits.
Dirtman, block this way.
Okay, sir.
And make it seem as naturally as possible.
We will do our best.

Footprint traces needed to be concealed. Another way is to disguise the path.

The thieves and assassins were following footprints that were leading them to the wrong place. However, they
were able to notice the smallest details. If the way was blocked, they would use shovels and would even track
back and pass the other dungeons and the tracking speed would slow down.
You have witnessed Flowers Carved in Stone by the sculptor Muruni.
-Art stat increased by 1.
-For appreciating an excellent artwork, sculpting skill proficiency has raised slightly.
You have witnessed Sculptor raising a Pickaxe, which belonged to Ivance the Master Sculptor of Pierre.
-Art stat increased by 3.
-For appreciating an excellent artwork, sculpting skill proficiency has raised slightly.
Weed and Seo Yoon moved around the dungeon viewing the mining-related artworks, estimating that the place
they needed to go was ahead. Of course, along the way, many sculptures were found.
I see that the headdress is made of silver. Since the craftsmanship is pretty good, itll fetch a high price.
Every time he passed by a sculpture, all the precious metals completely disappeared and those made with
precious minerals were broken to pieces.
Weed was someone who would take even the gold teeth off a sculpture.
He finally arrived at the area with an old rickety sign.
= Helium mines =
-Its not too late, youth with dreams, to return; I learned too late that even life is an art.
They have reached the Helium mines. Rotten wood was used to build the supporting structures of the entrance of
the tunnel. Party has to be disbanded and only a 1-2 people party could go explore inside. Weeds mining
exploration skills were lacking and it was hard to find a way.
What is beyond this point is unknown.
Nevertheless, he didnt want to go back. He decided to go into the Helium mines.
Weed opened his backpack. There was barley bread, drinkable water and the food from the wedding. It was filled
with as much food and water as Yellowy could carry. As Weed prepared himself to go into the mines, even Seo
Yoon was checking her backpack. Weed shook his head.
You guys have to stay here.
Seo Yoon wished to enter the mine, but there must be people waiting outside. It was important to take control of
the entrance and protect it from the trackers. However, Golden Bird and Silver Bird combined would not be able
to kill them all.
If these guys run away, you also have to escape and wait in a safe place until I get out, but I dont know when.
Weed turned his attention to the sculptures of life. He needed someone to take the load.
Tweet tweet.
The Golden Bird was walking around singing sadly and Silver Bird was pretending to be sick. Even Yellowy was
trembling on his four legs.
I hope he doesnt pick me.
The three sculptures of life shared a common thought. They did not want to get into trouble. They were tired of
dungeons, but mining was worse!
It was a very arduous place for the body. For the sculpture life forms who valued dignity, it was a place they
never wanted to go.
After a while, Weed finally decided to choose someone.
Yellowy, you will come with me.
For Yellowy, the decision came out of the blue.

In addition, the feeling worsened since Weeds eyes were looking at where the rib-eye was on Yellowys body.
If only there was Korean Beef Tartare (yukhoe). Weed licked his lips.
Then, lets go look for the helium.
Weed, holding Yellowy by the neck, walked into the mine.
You became an owner of a closed old helium mine.
-Reward: Fame +100.
-Every day for one week, double EXP and double item drops.
-Best possible items will drop from the first monster encountered depending of its type.
Weed and Yellowy was walking down the narrow path. It was dark and the air was hazy.
Somehow, Weed found the dead body of a sculptor and his carving knife.
Near the entrance of the Helium mine, the atmosphere was as terrifying as a horror film. Even though Weed was
not afraid of the dark and thick darkness, there were 8 small paths from the crossroad in front of him; it would be
hard to keep track of the trails.
Lets enter here.
The helium mine was like a maze and gave an ominous feeling.
A lot of Sculptors have failed because of its difficulty. But if it was only this level, it did not feel difficult. An
unparalleled will for hard work!
2 crossroads were either blocked by lava or had a broken ceiling.
Well, we have got 6 choices left.
Occasionally, they were relieved to discover a sculpture. The road lead them to a crossroad, and then another
crossroad came out. As feared, the mine was an endless maze.
Master, what about when we come back to the entrance?
Yellowy commented, but Weed had a similar idea. If you pay attention too much, you will feel trapped and
impatient and that is dangerous.
I know, but I think we have already lost the way
Weed looked back. Only darkness was spreading from that place. The paths were connected by crossroads, but
also covered in the shadows; it was not easy to find the place they were from.
Lets go back to where we came from.
Weed and Yellowy was going to return back to get directions from Seo Yoon.
However, it was very difficult to find the way. Furthermore, the helium might not even be there!
Weed eventually gave up and decided to go back to the entrance.
When we go the wrong way more than once, without knowing exactly the way, we cannot go back to where we
came from. Finding the helium would be just as difficult.
Getting monsters would be better than such an atmosphere
This is where many sculptors came. So there should be a way to find your way. There should be monsters and
the sculptors who were defending the mine from intruders by creating a maze.
A sculptor left a final sculpture in this place
Weed would sometimes find sculptures away from the passages.
This implies that some sculptors came here before. Identify!
The sculpture was carrying a torch and pointing toward one direction.
This way.

Weed moved on confidently. There were sculptures that told the right way one after the other. Yellowy was
walking for about 1 hour. Due to Weeds endurance and perseverance, he could at least hold up with this degree
of food intake. It is similar to cockroaches overwhelming will to survive. Even if it was the end of the world
tomorrow, Weed would still go buy a large detergent at the store for 1+1 deal. Finally, after walking for a long
time, at the end of a maze, they found a mining wagon connected to a rail tunnel.
If we ride the mining wagon, we can go a little faster.
However, Yellowy was against that idea.
Master, it just seems that it would be better off walking.
We dont know how much time more it would take us, a wagon ride would be faster.
How about you ride on me instead
Believe me, I will not let you have a hard time, but you need to get on the front.
Weed and Yellowy boarded on the back to ride the wagon. There were instructions that said that to move the
wagon, move the bar up and down.
Weed used strength to pull the bar and the wheels started to roll.
Kkiiiiiing.
The mining wagon stated to move forward while making a harsh sound. As you moved the bar, the cart was
accelerating.
It sped up quite a lot.
Weed left the bar and took out the ore obtained from hunting, and used it to illuminate the front of wagon.
Seeing what was in front of the curved tunnel was difficult.
As they were heading in a downward direction, they were speeding up.
Leaning forward, Yellowy spoke:
Master, you should slow down.
Then, lets reduce the speed.
Weed pulled the bar.
Cha ka ka ka kang!
Sparks were created as the chart slowed down a little.
Master you are like me to do it easily
Weed heard it just before they got to the end of a rail and the wagon headed sharply down a slope. The speed of
the wagon was getting faster exponentially.
Master, this is frightening.
Okay, this should stop it!
Weed pulled the brakes as much as possible. Because he only invested in the strength and agility stats, the force
was incredible. Suddenly, the brake system broke down. The pressure of the opposite forces of the excessive
speed, Weed being too forceful, and the fact that it was getting old, was too much for it to take.
Weed made a judgment.
Well, we are in trouble.
The risks needed to be calmly considered. Therefore, Weed objectively analyzed the situation and told Yellowy:
Perhaps, this wagon might never stop
Eum meoeoeoeoeoeoeoeoeo!
If the railway deviates and we bump into somewhere, we are going to die

Any hope was even crushed by this hopeless description!

The wagon was increasing its speed even more as it ran in the tunnel towards deeper in the underground.
But hopefullyyou wont feel the pain when you die.
Yellowy was terrified and in tears ,as if he was a cattle being brought into the slaughterhouse!
The mining wagon went even faster.
Lower your body and hold on tight.
The railroads were build in straight lines, there were no smooth curves. Every time they turned, as they exceeded
the speed limit, the wagon and the whole body were tossed aside as if they could escape the rails. They were in
big trouble as the bumpy wagon was still headed down.
And after a while, they climbed up a hill and the speed was reduced.
Yellowy burst into tears of joy.
Master, now we seem to be able to live!
With similar happy thoughts, Weed said:
But we are really lucky. We did not meet any railroads broken in the middle. For a long time, no one has being
using the tunnels and it is a miracle that it still works.
They went uphill and saw a large cavity of unknown depth, linked together by iron pieces between two cliffs. But
the most important part was that the railroads in front were cut off in the middle for about 30 meters at the hole.
This was a promise of death.
Master, to be able experience living was great. I have a request for my baby cows in Morata
Yellowy, succumbing to his desperate feelings, left a testament.
It was to take deep care of the young cows with affection and not leave then to die. Weed replied as going up on
him.
So you are going to die meaninglessly. Are you going to following Goldmans example, who died and made me
recreate him?
Yellowy was touched to receive Weeds kind words in his last minutes. Weed, in the end, brought out all his
resentment.
The flesh of the rib-eye will go to waste if you die. Do not give up.
Weed lowered the bar of the wagon to add momentum. They reached the broken parts of the railroad in the blink
of an eye. The mining wagon kept up the pace and flew in a parabolic arc without falling down into the hole. For a
very short time, they were flying in the air with a frightening speed and were pushed back on the wagon!
kwag wagwag wagwang!
While sliding the wagon back into the railway, it created a huge spark. The wagon, in the narrow rails, advanced
without leaving it in the tunnel.
It seems we are not going to die here.
Yellowy only sighed and in return, Weed, glad that it worked out, said.
We are really a lucky bunch.

With common sense, thats true. It has been a long time since it was maintained, and all except that place was
fine, and I can do that. It would be normal too if there was something blocking it.
At that moment, in front of them stood a rock as big as a house and was obscuring and modified the way the
trails were going.
Bump ahead. Get down!
Weed and Yellowy lowered their body. And the wagon was running towards it at a tremendous pace.
kwagwagwang!

The wagon was smashed into the modifying pit and broke. Weed, to ensure a smooth view, used light sculpture,
and his whole body was glowing. The broken grains and debris were shining, and it was demonstration that was
an absolutely fascinating spectacle, but they did not even notice it as they went past so quickly.
Weed said.
But I sure am a lucky one
Kwagwang!
Its been twice the case.
Like f***!
The wagon, as chunks of its parts were coming off, was slowing down. The front of the wagon was broken and
Yellowy and Weed had lost some health from the impact. Without his resilience and his perseverance, it could
have been really dangerous. Weed, in many ways, was thankful that Yellowy was in front to suffer a greater
damage to health!
Still, it is all thanks to the modifications. Anyway, we are alive
Just as that was said, they saw that the rails were cut off in the end. And in front, a wall appeared!
Huhuhuhu!
Yellowy cried out.
It was tough to think that this was the last moment of his life.
Light fly!
After Goldman died, the Wings of Light returned back to Weed.
Weed was able to believe they wont die because of the Wings of Light!
To tease Yellowy, Weed was saying this or that, but he still held his body as the wings unfold and they were
waiting for the right moment.
Weed and Yellowy, having confirmed it was time, escaped from the wagon and, at the same time, the Wings of
Light emitted a brilliant light and they flew up.
The wagon bumped into the wall and was pushed back more than 40 meters, as its body began to fall apart.
Then, after a short moment, the wagon hit a rock and fell completely apart.
Weed, while flapping the Wings of Light, said:
Were safe. But, we are still a bit far from getting to the right place.
Yellowy was happy to have finally landed safely, but he was still too afraid to say anything, in fear that something
terrible would happen.
Yellowy, how about taking another wagon ride when we get back?

Chapter 3: Coffee Date

KMCs show about Weeds quest achieved the largest viewership in broadcasting ever recorded. Since the
broadcast was a hot topic among the audience these days, they organized a subsequent program in the media.
We couldnt complete the editing as it was a near real-time broadcast. Lets put our efforts and resources in
broadcasting it properly instead.
They held a banquet to celebrate the success, and even Saturday was dedicated day and night to finishing work.
Thus, the full version of Weeds adventure was published in 3 parts.
Part 1: River of Mourning
Weed repairs the sculptures and creates an alliance of leaders against the Church of Embinyu.
- Part 2: Landing on Jigolaths
Weeds long voyage across the sea to come to the mysterious Jigolaths.

- Part 3: Dark Mage

Weed leading the undead armies in battle against the Warriors of Chaos and the Dragon.
The key parts of the live broadcast were delivered, however, in the midst, the viewers bulletin board were asking
when there would be a second broadcast of the adventure and requested for one.
When is the broadcasting day?
Not Sunday afternoon.
Time was determinative to have the highest ratings. KMC media decided to broadcast the full version of Weeds
adventure on Sunday evening, and prior to that, they had to agree on the content of the 30 seconds ads.
The director of advertising was displaying his abilities.
Part 1 is the repairing of the huge sculptures and some short scenes of the fight between King Hydra, the Lich
Bar Khan and the Imugi. Part 2 is the volcanic eruptions as well as the arrival of Haven Kingdoms army fleet and
the pirates, and the fighting scene. And part 3
Directors were expressing their disapproval.
For part 3, the time for the advertisement is too little.
The third part was simply showing the head of a dragon. The dragons roar will conclude the advertisement.
The promotional video made was the work of KMC media, and was as good as it could be. The drifting of war
clouds over the Weeping River, the army gathering with majestic music, the lava welling up in the background to
attack humans, the Lich and the dragon!
The viewers were watching the trailer and eagerly waiting for the broadcast of the adventure. When they started
the broadcast on TV, they had achieved a total of 63.9% of viewership. There was no better moment than that as
it was the largest rating recorded, and there wasnt anyone who didnt know the name of Weed in Royal Road.
The story of Weeds adventures in Royal Road was associated with every topic day after day on Internet
message boards.
-I am wondering about that sailing skill. How soon do you think you can get on a large sailboat or a ferry and
navigate?
-You can raise fish. There are a lot of unknown eggs; dolphins that were born 4 months ago, if you feed them
well, they can help raise the speed of mastering the sailing skill. You can keep birds to help too. You are not
alone in the open sea. As you navigate, nature will follow.
- Is it possible to find adventure on the sea? Weed discovered an island, can we too go and explore a new
continent?
-You can. Assuming that there are many lands unknown in the sea. It is the dream of all sailors to find the
legendary Treasure Island.
After the broadcasting of Weeds adventures, the interest for the sea was triggered. Sailing into the vast ocean
waters and advancing through its warm surging waves was romantic. The desire to be a necromancer also
spread like wildfire.
-I am asking you because you are a former necromancer. After you have gone through your 2nd job as a wizard,
were there any major changes?
-Lich! It is totally my dream job. Strong, mean people under his orders!
Building intimacy with others is hard as a Necromancer, if you kill someone, notoriety will pile up fast, thats the
story, thank you. Originally, I did not have any friends.
-Why not create a party of necromancers for adventure? Make like 5000 skeletons, and kill all when exploring a
dungeon.
Becoming strong enough to have an undead army, but lonely and alone, you mainly hunt at night. Solo career
boasted the ultimate power of the Necromancer.
It was becoming popular again. In order to become a Lich, the existing Necromancers were eagerly exploring and
leveling up. In the Versailles continent, they were often seen by others in towns and castles focusing on
equipment or searching for a colleague.

-An adventurer that makes the impossible possible.

- Creating his path step by step.
- The God of War. A hero who does not give up.
Weed became tremendously famous. In Versailles continent, a hero was created instantly. Bards and dancers of
the continent made a show about celebrities. They would dress-up as Weed and monsters in the streets, and
hold performances to entertain people.
Changes occurred in the sculptures carved by Weed in Rosenheim Kingdom.
- Fox sculpture: Durability: 9 / 10 A finely carved sculpture of a fox.
The carved target is a fox that can often be seen outside of the Citadel of Serabourg.
Made in large quantities in a short time, the work is one of many. Is made from wood that can be easily found in a
forest.
Despite a long time, it has maintained a vivid appearance since it was well kept.
Artistic value: Negligible
Optional: you can observe the appearance of a fox.
Sold cheaply for only a few silvers before, there was a surge in the value of these sculptures.
- Fox sculpture: Durability: 9 / 10 A finely sculpted piece of the fox.
The carved target is a fox that can often be seen outside of the Citadel of Serabourg.
Ordinary people might not know, but it was made by Versailles continents sculptor Weed.
A sculpture created in his early years, seems to be quite valuable among enthusiasts looking for souvenirs by the
famous Weed.
Is made from wood that can be easily found in a forest.
Despite a long time, it has maintained vivid appearance since it was well- kept.Artistic merit: Seems to have
some collectible value.
Optional:
-If you use it as a gift for a very big favor, familiarity can be obtained.
-Charm +2
It was not a big change, but Weeds sculptures were bought by collectors. His sculptures prices in the stores
tripled, and even the Sculptor guilds requests for Weeds sculptures have arisen.
How much do you know about the adventurer named Weed? There is a job I want to entrust to him youre not
reliable enough.
The dangers were high, but Weed is truly a great adventurer.
The Warriors of Chaos are a very strong ethnic group. Such species will require great courage to fight.
In the North, Moratas great lord has successfully completed this expedition. The people in this area are glad to
be able to follow such a courageous lord. We are also relieved of the threat of monsters.
NPCs, soldiers and residents were talking about Weed.
Even the drinkers would talk about it.
Ttalkkuk! There is no liquor left. I want to drink more liquor, but I dont have the money. When I get home, my
wife would ask where the money istoday, Ill sleep outside. I would give a drink to hear Weeds story though

For completing the first S-level difficulty quest, the praises for Weed reached new heights.
Drinpelt, Grobidune and the users of Hermes guild were burning with motivation to kill Weed.
Weed, you will surely die by our hands.
You and your comrades will surely not get out of Jigolaths.

Take the bull and just kill it to make beef-rib soup.

Weed and Yellowy finally arrived at the mining area!
Ding!
- A sculptor came in the area to excavate ore in the mines.
Rewards: reputation increased by 460.
For one week, vitality consumption is slightly reduced for mining.
huhu.
Weed had a smile on his lips. He could sell the land of the mining area since it was a spacious place and he was
not forced to keep it.
My sixth sense was right.
The mines name was connected somehow to monsters hunting, or he might not have an extra request. With his
hard work, he might get something. The sculptor had to excavate the various ores scattered around in the land.
Weed considered this case and brought Yellowy to help him transport them back.
You have obtained a feldspar.
The smooth surface will make a luxurious nice stone sculpture.
Yellowy, Im here.
You have obtained a moonstone.
It will emit a fragrance in the moonlit night.
When you create a sculpture of a pond, fairies, butterflies and fireflies will fly to it.
Yellowy, carry it.
You have obtained a malachite.
The many pieces of materials were treated as merely things in spite of being fairly popular. Naturally, they are
handy and can be exchanged for money.
Yellowy, be careful when holding it.
The pieces of materials and minerals were put in Yellowys backpack. They read what a sculptor had engraved
on the wall, and these were what the words said:
The sculptures in the continent are declining.
A new strong challenge is needed for the sculptors.
The sculptures made of helium will give back glory to sculptors.
Is the legend of helium really true?
It is man-made fiction created by greed?
The helium that is an endless source of mana.
If it could be made into a sculpture?
Digging, and digging again.
Here, time is going away and you get old.
Now, there is the power of the pickaxe.
Why would Art be such a poor ability?
Pickaxe hit somewhere.
I was expecting helium, but it was a rock.
How many rocks did I dig?
I would rather have not come to this side
His words were filled with regrets.
In fact, there were no sculpture made of Helium, but there were a few items made by blacksmith skills.

In the continent, several items such as swords, armor, holy relics and certain sacred stones made by Helium
were able to emit limitless mana, and the value of such things were enormous. Weed thought Helium was surely
here.
It means I can openly work hard!
Although it was easy to dig, digging something was not easy. If it wasnt for the wedding food they had received,
he would starve. Weed could not even imagine not working, since that would violate the laws of nature!
Let me see that.
Weed assumed that the sculptor might leave something important and was searching for it.
There was a sack of rotted wood with blunt ends whose performance seemed to be hard to demonstrate.
In order to work, I need to create something
Weed used his blacksmith skills and, with a mixture of steel and a small amount of Mithril, created a pickaxe. He
was using high-quality materials, but the loss could be recovered later by dissolving it.
kkang! kkang! kkang!
Weeds song was top quality. Endless hours had passed.
He had been digging the ground for at least a day, but helium did not come out.
- You have obtained 2 iron ore that you dug up. - Found a small amount of copper. Sometimes, at least finding some minerals was the only consolation.
Ding!
- Skill earned due to repetitive tasks. Beginner Mining Level 1(0%): a miners skill.
-Skill needed to dig in the mines grounds.
-Slightly increases the effectiveness of pickaxes and shovels.
-Will increase in strength and perseverance as the skill grows.
-If you find high quality minerals, your luck and fame will increase.
Damn!
Weed was feeling remorse and was self-reflecting.
There were a variety of ways to work hard. From digging to be able to get the stats, I should have gotten the
mining skills earlier.
Its still not enough.
Weed was caught off guard for a moment, and his position was in a crisis, so he needed to work harder. He could
also make sculptures to get the stats, but creating masterpieces would only raise them by 1 at the best.
A couple of days to gouge what I wish out of the earth
After the skill was generated, Weed had improved it a little by digging out rocks. It slightly decreased vitalitys
consumption and the range of his pickaxe widened.
I still need to slightly increase the efficiency.
Weed left the plow to take the Mithril that Yellowy had brought.
I brought what you want. I am not eating for free now. I am working diligently to get my 2 coppers each day.
While carrying, Yellowy made sure to flatter Weed in order to eat!
I am glad to see the owner. It is really hard to do farm work without complaining while digging.
With his flattery, Yellowy was able to eat a lot and the work efficiency increased.

However, the mining areas were broad enough to build apartment buildings.
Nevertheless, there are limits to humans.
Weed, after a long time, made a statue of the Orc Karichwi. An unmatched ugly-looking face, but it had grown
much bigger. His robust muscular shoulders and strong legs were at least 50% bigger.
Sculpture Transformation!
He used Sculpture Transformation to transform himself into the Orc Karachwi.
Chwiik! Let me see!
In undead state, there were 2 advantages, infinite vitality and there being no need to eat food. However, when it
comes to strength, Orcs were better. Weed was persistently hitting the ground where Helium was believed to be.
Orcs were dramatically consuming vitality and had to eat constantly, but due to a significant increase in strength,
the digging speed increased and Weed was able to gather quite a lot of ore.
Ding!
- Mining skill has reached beginner level 2.
When using pickaxes and shovels to aim at the gaps of the rocks, vitality consumption is decreased and you will
be able to increase the speed of mining operations.
-Perseverance and luck are increased.
The skill proficiency has increased at a very fast speed.
Since robust strength is required for repetitive tasks, to be equipped with tenacious endurance is one of the most
important requirements for a miner.
Mining skills has reached beginner level 3.
Mining skills has reached beginner level 4.
He did not know how much time had passed. Weed sang as his whole body sweat. Of course, time intervals were
ignored and he was singing in joy and motivation to work.
When you dig, money comes out, food comes out, rice comes out.
When helium comes out, it`s a jackpot.
With the money, where should it go.
Spend it on delicious food? Of course not, its such a waste.
Spend on clothing? After a few years I wont fit it anymore.
I should keep it to myself and take it to my grave.
Expressing love for money and thrift song!
The mining skill was increasing and it was now possible to see and determine roughly where they were buried. If
you dig more and find better minerals, you could improve the mining skill proficiency. Weeds strength and
perseverance stats were also phenomenal, and in Jigolaths, you had high quality water and you can dig in mines.
Lets dig more and more. Gotta earn money without restraint.
Weed and Yellowy continued to dig into the ground.
In between his character hunting and adventuring in Jigolaths, Lee Hyun had his midterm exams in his Korean
university. Also, the 2nd semester came sooner than expected in November. With the gradual falling leaves, he
was waiting for winter break to come. Lee Hyun was walking while carrying his backpack.
Humans potential is scary. Living on the borderline of life and death is like waking up to eat while feeling every
single cell in the body.
He was describing the life in the jungle, the life-threatening beasts and insects. He had just gone on an expensive
round trip and Lee Hyun felt that the world was weakened by money.
Hello.

In Korean University, Lee Hyun only needed to walk and Martial Arts students would greet him politely. Even the
seniors would bow respectfully, but Lee Hyun didnt feel awkward about it. The disciples where formally trained in
the large dojo and they would encounter each other at the same place. They were showing respect and would
bow their head to Lee Hyun according to the ranking system.
Lee Hyun went past them. Lee Hyuns name had become famous among the students.
How did it feel crossing the desert and jumping from an airplane?
Africa to Europe and home.
The strange people who enjoy extreme sports spread the rumors that he had traveled to Europe during the
break, among the students. Furthermore, it was difficult to hide his past, and the fact that he was called Princess
Knight on the Internet was also known.
Be quiet. I want to receive a scholarship.
Lee Hyun sighed angrily and let it rest. He needed perfect attendance for a scholarship. Lee Hyun was hoping to
be able to go home earlier after school. The spare time to make money was not a lot. He might as well just drop
out.
After class began, Seo Yoon passed him a note.
Would you like to drink coffee after class?
Naturally, Lee Hyun was extremely troubled. He wanted to get home early to play Royal Road. A few days is
needed for the body to feel accustomed to the pickaxe. He needed time to dig and collect minerals, and could not
have coffee or eat with a woman. It was Lee Hyuns completely depraved standards.
He did not care for either women or extracurricular activities.
I dont know why I am called to drink coffee.
However, it was hard to flatly turn down Seo Yoon.
If I refuse, shell kill them? Golden Bird and Silver are taken as hostagesThey are waiting at the entrance with
her, waiting for me to get out, arent they?
Seo Yoon was able to talk, but often when she wanted to say something, she mainly wrote notes. Lee Hyun gave
a handwritten note.
Adlay tea.
After the lecture, Lee Hyun dragged Seo Yoon and headed for the vending machines.
The price for Adlay tea is 300 won. Today, I have to spend 300 won here.
Many students were swarming like blood there in the hallway trying to pull a coin to get a coffee. Seo Yoon pulled
his collar.
Why, you want some Adlay tea too?
Lee Hyun raised his head, conscious of the stare of other students as he was still been pulled. This meant she
wanted to drink at another place.
You dont want?
He looked at Seo Yoon spending patterns, and took a guess. This means a place that was well-decorated, suited
for conversation, and with a better atmosphere!
No way, in the coffee shop?
Lee Hyun did not understand why people went to the coffee shop. Throwing away money to drink a 3000 won
and over coffee. Lee Hyun did not want to pay the price of the expensive coffee! His daily life was better now, but
just 2-3 years ago, he did not even have enough money to buy rice. So Lee Hyun stayed in front of the vending
machines, despite the fact that Seo Yoon was still holding his collar.
Seo Yoon took out her wallet. There were money and credit cards inside!
Youre buying?

Seo Yoon Nodded.

As Seo Yoon shook her head and led, Lee Hyun followed her.
People gotta get a cultural life. But coffee is not really what I wanted to drink.
Seo Yoon gave a written note to the taxi driver for the destination. As they rode the taxi, it arrived at the foot of a
five-star hotel along the river where the view was very good, a famous place. Again, the gap between rich and
poor was showed to Lee Hyun. In the hotel, there was a space for a coffee shop and for watching drama movies.
I can understand why people come here to drink coffee.
Of course, if you were eating outdoors, it is especially awesome if you said you were eating on a ship. The
drinking coffee as well as the atmosphere and the good place were all icing on the cake!
I am starving. If you starve for few days, whatever you look at and eat is going to be delicious.
Lee Hyun sat on a chair in a coffee shop while looking outside. Through the window of the bridge, he could see
the passing river and the lights of cars the were on the road. Meanwhile, it had turned dark and the night came.
The clerk put down menus on the table.
Are you ready to order?
Lee Hyun opened the menu to get something to eat, and froze up after reading what was written on the menu.
Americano 13,000
Hazelnut 13000
Espresso 13000
Herbal Tea 14000
Iced coffee 14,000
Coke 8000
Fruit juices 15000
Cocktails 19,000
Tax (10%), extra services fees (10%)
Gasp!
Taxes and services charge included, the official price for a cup of coffee was more than 15,000 won. One slice of
cake with strawberry jam was priced at over ten thousand won, and hard liquors were priced at anything from
hundreds of thousands to even over one million won.
A bottle of water was 6000 won and a small dining menu was between 30, 000 to 50,000 won. Of course, the
price was excluding taxes and services. Lee Hyuns respect for Seo Yoon was soaring quickly. People who
usually eat food in these places are not ordinary human beings. Lee Hyun looked through the menu and ordered:
An Americano, and one egg in it?
Excuse me?
I want egg coffee.
Since it was an expensive coffee, not putting eggs in such a case was unfair. Seo Yoon pointed with her finger at
the menu entries and ordered a set of coffee and waffles. Coffee with a good flavor, and you could hear calming
music. And in front, was Seo Yoon. Since there were people around, it was difficult for Seo Yoon to talk.
She wanted to talk nevertheless. Lee Hyun had gotten used to spending a lot of time together. Looking at her
attitude and her glances, he was able to guess what she was thinking. Even in Royal Road, whenever she
ordered food, the line was quite impressive.
When she was hungry at the end of a tough battle, he would give her special meals since he knew what her
favorite dishes were. He would give her the delicious and easy parts of the roasted meat to eat.

In a fight, he would take the lead since his damage was high. It was difficult to know the warmth of that man. Seo
Yoon wanted to take it a step further and forge a dialogue with Lee Hyun.
She opened her mouth and said with a lovely voice:
Hey, do you want me to tell you how theyre doing now?
I wonder.
Half Sauce half fried and the other chickens?
Have you not eaten them yet?
The eggs have hatched and newborn chicks came out.
A good earthen pot of chicken soup with ginseng.
The conversation was running completely parallel.

Chapter 4: Mithril Angel

I apologize for the waitI was log out before I could click on the button to publish (TT^TT)but you got tables
now <(^~^)>
Within a few days, we should be able to locate him.
A few days more and it will be over 3 weeks.
We narrowed the area, so this time for sure.
Drinpelt and Griffths tracking team composed of thieves were able to get data on the God of War. The patience
they showed while tracking to follow Weed was completely gone.
Although the team that came to Jigolaths, the assassins and the thieves characters were fairly good. They
changed their method and the 8 assassins and the 4 thieves split up the search and any information obtained
through this process was noted on a map.
As a result, a lot of information on the underground dungeons of Jigolaths was obtained and also nearly 23% of
the entire map was completed. Barely 23% can be considered as negligible, but they excluded the roads and the
dungeons that they were certain that Weed will not go. Since this was more practical, they were almost able to
grasp Weeds direction.
It would take 4 days and even including the extra parameters, 6 will be enough.
The assassins and thieves were confident enough as they narrowed the search. Hermes guilds combat troops
and Griffiths pirates were hunting in the nearby dungeons and they were also fully prepared for the meeting.
Seo Yoon was also aware of the trackers who were chasing them, including the thieves and the assassins, were
coming.
Excluding KMC Media, the other broadcasting companies got some troops to come to look around Jigolaths via
the Hermes Guild. On the Internet, they were looking forward already to see the 2nd showdown between that
Weed and the Hermes Guild. In the broadcast, Drinpelt didnt even hide that fact that they were chasing him. In
addition, the entire area around Jigolaths was blocked by the Navy and the pirate ships.
Seo Yoon, who was standing at the entrance of the Helium mine which Weed went in, moved to another place.
She left traces in many ways wanting to draw the assassins and the thieves, who with their tracking skills based
on observing the signs, will be able to see through quickly. To reduce the number of enemies, Seo Yoon
deliberately made trackable isolated road signs to lure them in.
They went in this place.
Freshly made footprints. Lets follow them.
Looking at the signs, the tracking speed was raised. The assassins were distributed to various locations to
ensure the security of the troops due to their low number.
Im sorry.

Seo Yoon, holding her sword, was waiting for them.

The enemy!
An assassin who dashed earlier in the dungeon quickly found someone standing in the darkness and threw a
dagger at it.
Chou chou syuk!
The thrown weapon was flying and pierced through the darkness! Seo Yoon ran forwards at full power. The
dagger brushed by her body. Seo Yoon waved her sword.
Keuheok!
The assassin quickly back off from the attack and using an even faster movement speed attacked in front of him.
How dare you!
Well have to reckon with you.
Seo Yoon brandished her sword continuously towards the assassin. The enemy, in defense, was resisting and
neutralized her continuous attacks. The knights of Haven Kingdoms Navy fleet wung their swords towards her.
Whenever the knights in armor attacks hit Seo Yoon s health would drop. The more the fight last, the Berserker
was in more danger since her health was decreasing. Seo Yoon disliked safe hunting. She had died many times
while hunting monsters in her early days in Royal Road.
Seo Yoons attacks were overwhelming the Navy Knights and killed one of them. Suffering continuously under
Seo Yoons attacks, the remaining Navy Knights died easily. Seo Yoon had to move to another place afterwards.
The trackers have to handle more things as they were delayed.
***
Kkaang! Kkaang! Kkaang! Kkaang! Kkaang! Kkaang!
Weed was going deeper every time he was digging with the pickaxe. The sideways were also destroyed. In order
to preserve his vitality, he took off his armor and was wearing simple clothing to work to find the Helium. Dirtmen
were also summoned to help, but they couldnt help at all.
Incompetent bastards.
Helium was buried deep in the ground and might be protected by divine magic or some special metals since the
spirits were not able to find it.
Ding!
Your skill level has reached beginner 10 and it will be changed to intermediate mining skill.
You will be able to dig without damaging along the margins of special minerals.
You will be able to see and feel special properties of minerals.
+2 additional points will be given in all stats.
Since your profession is not that of a miner, your vitality will be increased by a maximum value of 300 and your
rate of recovery of vitality is permanently increased by 0.4%.
Your fame has risen by 30.
Strength stat has increased by 5.
Finally, I have obtained intermediate mining.
Since he was working hard in silence, the result was that he felt that intermediate mining was still far from reach.
A large number of minerals were buried there and he was quietly sweating drops of perspiration in the mine.
Kkoreureureug.
Your stomach is empty.
You are starving.
Your movement speed is decreased by more than 25%.
Up to 65% of the normal vitality will not be recovered.
During a battle, by becoming brutal, Orcs can temporarily exert a strong force.
However when the battle is over, you will feel an even greater hunger.

Weed finely crushed the barley bread in the water and drank it. Due to the nature of Orcs, he had to eat steadily.
Yellowy was ruminating about food while plowing. They were endlessly doing mining operations in the area!
Weed would often speak with Yellowy.
When are we going to find Helium?
Every time Weed dug using the pickaxe, the area was greatly increased. He obtained many minerals and gems
and even found large monster bones while excavating sometimes. However, no matter what, Helium was not
coming out.
You didnt end here right, Helium?
It was understandable if you think about it. An excellent sculptor of Versailles continent came here trying to find
the helium!
After coming to Jigolaths to find the legacy of the sculptor, he learned about Helium after witnessing that story.
Finally, he became good with the pickaxe with intermediate mining skill. Or course, Orcs could still feel fatigue
and had to rest. Weed stopped working and noticed that Yellowy was laying on the ground. Then he looked away
carelessly from Yellowy to the wall.
Then, he looked away from Yellowy and carelessly looked at the wall. He learned the mining skill and got used to
digging the ground. After digging the ground with the pickaxe, a clear difference was showed between the blocks
of piled stone and clay. Weed felt like it was deliberately placed there just to prevent something to be seen.
There is something beyond I think.
Weed lightly touched the wall. With intermediate mining skill, just touching the minerals was enough to tell their
properties.
Here, there has to be something. There are not only thick walls.
Weed quickly ascertained and chose a reliable method. He was piercing the wall with a pickaxe.
Kwareureu Reureung.
Beyond that block of clay walls in the inner space, the figure of the sculpture of angels was revealed.
There is a sculpture here.
The gracious sculptured angels were spreading their wings and arms as in welcoming the two visitors.
You saw the Advent of the Seven Angels.
A sculpture by a sculptor standing at the pinnacle in Versailles Continent! The great sculptor master Daycram
made it by using Mithril.
The pure Mithrils crystalline characteristics are fully exposed.
The advent of the angels in the new territories is lively carved.
A hidden treasure in the Versailles Continent.
Will become a great strength for humans including other good races.
Health, mana, and vitality recovery speed is increased by 40%.
All stats increase by 45.
Faith is permanently increased by 15.
Your footsteps are lighter.
Reduces the damage of black magic.
Reduces armors weight by more than a half.
Increases physical strength and enhances the probability to get items.
The brightness of the sculpture weakens evil monsters, making them reluctant to approach it.
- Angels blessings are granted.
Racial characteristics double except for every condition above.
If in reduced vitality and health, you can still continue in optimal state during battle.
The divine force will block the special attacks from monsters affiliated with the darkness.
Weeds whole body was overflowing with strength. Due to the sculptures effect, the orc with ridiculous amount of
muscle was overflowing with Herculean strength!
This is an artwork by the master sculptor Daycram.

It was as though sacred and noble angels just descended on Earth flushing in a magnificent sliver. Heroes tired
after a long battle for the salvation of the continent will gather in front of the angels sculpture which seems to give
hope. It was more fitting to be in a shrine or a royal palace.
Made using Mithril, Holy shit.
The sculpture was completely made with Mithril. If someone has a piece of Mithril, it would be a shame not to
melt it to create a weapon. However, to be able to create a whole sculpture with Mithril!
Weed thought that buying wood from a sculpting store was a waste of money, so he cut his own wood. Obviously
for stone, it was dug up from the vicinity and used. So with envy, Daycram was thought to be greater. To make
artworks using Mithril means that he had very superior blacksmith skill similar to Weed.
A rich sculptor master with intermediate to advanced level of Blacksmith skill.
There were no more than five master sculptors on the continent! Weed decided to look for more accurate
information on his seniors by identifying the sculpture.
Identify!
- The Advent of the Seven Angels
The sculpture master Daycrams magnum opus!
The world has not yet seen such a work.
If a sculpture of great work is known to the world, it will create a ripple effect.
It was made perfectly by refining Mithril without any impurities.
Do not know of any written means to maintain Mithril in perfect condition.
Mithrils distinctive brilliance and robustness are showed precisely.
Hidden in the dungeon in Jigolaths, it was discovered by the sculptor Weed.
As time passes, the value of the artwork was added up.
Artistic merits: The work of a sculptor with divine skills: 57,900.
Options: During the day, the recovery rate of health, mana, and vitality are increased by 40%.
All stats increase by 45.
Moving speed is faster.
Various magic resistances are increased by 25%.
Black magic resistance is temporary added 80%.
The damage of black magic is reduced when you are hit.
Increase in the effectiveness of divine power near the sculpture.
A highly valued religious work: paladins and priests skills are permanently increased by 3%.
Depending on the profession, the faith stat is permanently increased from a minimum of 15 to 40.
An increase in drop rate for items and a higher chance of getting rare items.
Due to its high durability, it cannot be destroyed.
A manifestation of the angels blessings.
- Enjoying the artwork has raised the art stat by 87.
Art stat has exceeded 2,000.
When trying to create noble art, it will add slightly some additional effects and reduce the chance of failure.
By appraising a higher artwork, your sculpting skill has increased by 3.5%.
For discovering the Advent of the Seven Angels, your fame is increased by 1,450.
If you disclose it to the public, it will increase the influence of art in the world.
Daycram also made works with terrible options. Other sculptures were heavy or easily damaged so it was difficult
to move them. However for the Advent of the Seven Angels, even if it was hard, it would worth of bringing back in
Versailles continent.
Jackpot!
Weed moved the angels to the wagon that Yellowy was made to drag, increasing Yellowys burden even more.

The sculptures will only sell for a few goldno, they should be melted and get sold as weapons!
Weed was thinking of destroying the artworks.
As expected in any field, reliable seniors lead and the juniors follow. Master sculptor Daycram is a really nice
guy.
Daycram wrote down some words on the wall behind the Advent of the Seven Angels.
Written by Daycram.
Arrived here at the end of a long journey.
For the revival of sculptures in the continent, I came here to find Helium.
So, Daycram found the Helium.
Weed desired to be the first one to sculpture the Helium. Being the first one in any fields of arts and magic, and
not only sculpting, is highly praised. He could open the path to a new era, but he was more curious about
Daycrams sculpture that would have been made of helium.
Sculpture Life Bestowal, Sculpture Transformation, Sculpting Blade, Elemental Creation Sculpture! Daycram was
one of the last master sculptors remaining and he wanted to acquire his skills. Then he could obtain something
that was the basis of all sculpting.
Weed continued reading the post left by Daycram.
However, before the story of the Helium, Ill try to talk a little about myself.
Without any disciples, I went to Jigolaths sculpting
I am a sculpting master, but no one wanted to be my disciple, so I went to Jigolaths due to holding a grudge for
the painful solitude.
I never expect to meet another sculptor
Wood or stone or metal sculptures, making artworks was so much fun.
However, destroying nature to create a sculpture, is that really the right thing to do?
Magic skills didnt develop in the past and many sculptures existed.
During those times, craftsmen didnt destroy nature and regarded it as a friend.
Weed never had any trouble with it even once. He was greedy and only obsessed with obtaining stacks of rocks
and harvesting trees in dense forest in good quality.
Weed muttered discontentedly as he kept reading.
He is just worrying needlessly because things have gotten comfortable.
Destroying nature in order to artwork was not the right idea.
So if possible, the materials for sculptures were not made from destroying it.
I was also willing to use branches from rotten trees that were eaten by insects.
Picking up fallen petals to make an artwork or make one out of clay.
Of course, the worse the materials were, the harder it was to complete the work.
The sculpture made of rotten tree didnt look nice and the petals withered and quickly faded away.
I didnt even attempt to make magnificent sculptures by carving stones and cliffs.
Thus, most of the works were made by melting iron.
After making the sculptures of steel, I was appreciating it alone.
Since I had to melt the steel again in order to create other sculptures, this was the way to cause the least
damage to nature.
I was also no longer commissioned by the royal family and the nobles; I had to sell things to live.
I had 1 gold per month and to live, I had to quit drinking and reduce meals.
Without the help of the people around me, I might have died of starvation.
There were unusually rumors known about Daycram among the master sculptors. He was also known for not
creating much artwork. Thereby, it was very difficult to find the details about the unexpected stories.
The master sculptor was an environmentalist.
Weed was about to let out a sigh.
But Gayharls royal lineage unified the continent, and Zahab confessed his love for a queen.

Daycram was showing his impoverished and Weed wanted mostly to look away from it. Looking at the angel, he
thought that he was rich, but that was a mistake since he judged too quickly. However, Weed, in the end, still
didnt give up on hope.
He should have something stashed away.
As other sculpting masters were impressive, he believed that Daycram also held great power.
I even carved using other materials such as the materials discard away by farmers like straw or fertilizer.
When they saw a genuine sculpture by stacking loaf of fertilizer and pining grass on it, people thought of me as a
madman.
The beauty that is never seen, but is anywhere.
So, I made a sculpture that is not a sculpture.
Going to the beach to build sand castles on the sand and also watching the waves washing it away leaving
fragments of shells on it instead.
The trails on the ground left by the rain were also sculptures.
During that time I saw sculpting in a new light.
If it is a natural piece, then nature is returned to us intact which is great.
Even just fallen trees or rocks lodged deeply in the ground, they all had the breath of nature in them.
I learned the power of using even worthless things myself.
Ding!
-You have learned Nature Sculpting skill.
You can make sculpture out of nature.
You should have high affinity with nature and sculpting.
Will raise the longevity of the sculptures materials.
Even with carvings of stone or wood, the remaining force of nature will not disappear quickly.
If you preserved as much as possible the force of nature, sculpted pieces will be preserved longer.
-An affinity with nature is created.
Since that day, it occurred to me who knew nothing before, to be friends with it
While you create a sculpture while thinking about nature.
I realized that when you a hitting, cutting and breaking to sculpture, you can share a conversation with nature
through the skills.
While sharpening a rotten piece of wood, I could still capture mana from the surroundings.
However, people were only concerned about my boat sculpting.
My sculptures which were dirty, steep not good-looking or beautiful, they didnt want to learn about them since
they were hard to understand.
It was very difficult to find natural pieces with mana.
But, they did not believe me since they thought my words were a lunatics nonsense talk.
- I came to Jigolaths to show the world that I was not wrong.
I made plain works with the Mithril I gathered in this mine while digging.
I tried it because I found the toughness of Mithril and its pure mana to be beautiful.
For a long time, no one was able to see or find it and might never will.
The legend of the Helium is precious information only known to a few among the sculptors and my sculptures
were hidden to prevent anyone to find them.
Fortunately, sculptor Weed found out.
Figure, all that trouble for nothing. It is hard to find what he had deliberately hidden.
The heartwarming respect for the senior sculptor he felt for leaving and giving the sculpture did not even last
more than 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Sculpting with perseverance and harmony is a challenge.
Learning to sculpture the nature is tricky, but the force of mana you get from it has great value.
I hope that more sculptors will learn my sculpting.
Teaching and giving it on the behalf of me to the Sculpting Guilds would be nice.
I will leave for Great Debkart Mountains to sculpt this helium piece.
I, Daycram, discovered an unknown sculpting skill, Disaster Sculpting.
If you wish to learn my sculpturing art, climb up the Great Debkart Mountains.
Oh great. In the end, he grabbed the Helium and left.

Endless greed and regret for the item. Weed sighed and relaxed since he had to check the newly acquired skill.
Skill check! Nature Sculpting!
- Nature Sculpting beginner level 1 (0%):
A sculptors common skill. Can be obtained earlier by Sculptors themselves by worshiping nature.
The sculptor master Daycram organized another chance for sculptors to learn it.
Requirements:
Advanced Sculpting needed by default. Might can be demonstrated with higher the affinity with nature.
Based on the natural materials, you can make a sculpture.
Compared to Elves and Fairies, Humans need three times the efforts to raise the skill.
Current Affinity with Nature: 470.
Nature was made the subject of many sculptures. +153.
As a result of the Dark Elves shooting fire arrows on Yuroki Mountains, affinity is reduced.-79.
Due to climbing Horom Mountains, affinity is increased. +15
You have persevered through the great forces of nature such as ice and snow storms and volcanic eruptions.
+29.
You have adjusted the distorted climate of the North of the continent. +106.
You have created Elemental Spirits. +80.
You have damage nature for materials for sculptures.. -32.
Due to constructing a mystic pond that preserved nature, you gained the favor of fairies. 9.
Nature has being damaged by building shacks and forts. -47.
You have sailed. +15.
You saw the aurora at Deronhae. +21.
You have kept Jigolaths fire aura. +61.
You have hunted many monsters harmful to nature. +139.
Notice!
At your current level of affinity with nature sculpting, you can use cloud sculpting.
Cloud Sculpting: Nature Sculpting based on what skill you can use. Depending on the level of your sculpting skill
and affinity with nature, you can bring up the rain. Can bring natures wrath and also heavy rain can cause a
disaster.
Weeds numerous vandalism of nature was recorded in detail. The various quests, explorations, his
perseverance and his sculpting experiences which increased affinity were showed.
I thought I worked for nothing all this time, but I guess I was wrong.
Even with high perseverance and toughness, it was still difficult to guarantee life, but anyway, until now, as a
result of all his sufferings and successes he got affinity.
Should I go to Great Debkart Mountains?
For the sake of obtaining the basics of all sculpting, he needed to follow Daycram. Luckily, Morata was a couple
of days away.
Disaster Sculpting!
There was no way of knowing what will the sculptures which reproduces natural catastrophes cause. Tsunamis,
floods, earthquakes, landslides, snow and ice storms, volcanic eruptions, etc. If you could create such things
Its really a great sculpting skill!
The skill could not be any more satisfying for a sculptor.
I have not heard of any rumors about a sculpture made of Helium.
Perhaps something might have happened to Daycram. The world was dangerous and merciless. If there were no
news, the probability of something bad happening was extremely high.
If youre already dead, the whole Helium is going to be mine! Kukukukuku.

Light Wing attached to Weeds back were resting, exhausted while Yellowys body was shivering with fear. Weed
quickly regretted that thought and self-reflected on humans true nature.
Even though he didnt find Helium, Daycrams sculpture gave him a clue about its location and he gained nature
sculpting.