Chapter 128: Thefern Labyrinth (1)
Marcelo stood in the middle of Crystal Hall.
Eyes of countless mages were looking at him.
It wasnt his first time doing this.
But for some reason.
I feel emotional.
After falling into the world of adventurers, many things had changed.
But more than that, the biggest reason for the change was Hoyeol.
Marcelo recalled his first meeting with Hoyeol.
I think there is a superfluousness in your search process. What do you think, Chief Mage Marcelo?
Smile
Even now when he thought about it, he couldnt help but smile.
It was a shocking first appearance.
He hadnt expected that Hoyeol would be holding the position of chief along with him.
However.
It wouldnt be possible if it wasnt for Sir Hoyeol.
He had no regrets about leading him to the Mage Tower.
If it wasnt for Hoyeol.
Let alone being aware of the deception of Karimjeva and other demon worshipers.
He wouldnt have been able to fix the original sin of the Mage Tower.
Of course, even in events that werent necessarily grand.
I know he shared my burden.
Pre-verification, regular conferences, and improvements in relations among senior mages.
Thanks to this, he had less to worry about in many ways.
It had been a long time since he had a break.
Well, wasnt there a saying that character comes from composure?
The character had become more hazardous than before.
He felt like malice had gone out of his eyes.
The rumors about him were probably proof of that.
I dont know what Sir Hoyeol will think.
Not so long ago.
Marcelo couldnt guess what Hoyeol was thinking.
About Sir Hoyeol.
As a survivor of Akshan, was it possible to step forward for the Mage Tower?
Likewise, was it possible to generously embrace the Goddess Church, which could be said to be the enemy of the Holy War?
Even if he changed his position and thought about it, he couldnt understand.
But it doesnt matter.
His questions didnt lead to concerns.
Marcelo had witnessed it.
The image of Hoyeol mourning the death of Senios.
Elder Mage Senios
He never thought Hoyeol would have looked for Senios before him.
That action eliminated his unnecessary doubts.
So Marcelo wasnt concerned.
I can rest easy.
If Sir Hoyeol was here, he would definitely be able to rebuild the Mage Tower. Furthermore, he believed that Hoyeol would be able to complete the research successfully.
But there was only one thing left
I feel a little regretful that I cant see Tower Master again.
But Marcelo knew.
That he didnt have much time left.
Therefore.
Opening the way for Sir Hoyeol to move forward.
With not much time left.
He had to do his job.
It was the weight of the chief Marcelo had to bear.
Marcelo recalled Hoyeols words.
I think its against pride to hide it.
Yes, as Sir Hoyeol said.
In order to avoid repeating mistakes.
Soon, Marcelo opened his mouth.
Three elder mages, including Karimjeva, are the criminals of high treason of the Mage Tower. Well start the roundtable meeting by talking about the process of their disposal. Before that, we will open the meeting with a moment of silence for Elder Mage Senios.
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Senior mage of healing school, Belliere Yushia.
She noticed a sense of solemnity was hovering over the Mage Tower.
At last, they found out.
All the facts were revealed at the roundtable meeting.
Belliere, who had known all the facts beforehand.
Just thinking about it again.
She could still feel the aftereffects of the shock.
Everyone did.
In that regard, it was impossible to imagine the shock the skilled and apprentice mages must have received.
But Belliere knew. The mages of the Mage Tower were not ordinary.
Apprentice mages.
Inside the Mage Tower, they were treated like newbies.
Those abilities they used before they entered the Mage Tower.
You could tell just by looking at the numerous reviews.
The pride of the mage family, the reincarnation of an archmage, the gem of pure talent
What about skilled mages?
They were at a level that was comparable to that of the leading mages on the Arcana Continent.
Depending on their field of study, they had the ability to destroy or rebuild a city.
Its a bit awkward to say it myself, but
It would be better to classify the senior mages as a superhuman rather than a human.
Belliere was aware of it.
That the senior mages magic, including hers, was beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
Mage Tower was that kind of place.
Those with tremendous potential.
Or those who strived to bloom their potential.
Or a group of people who had already blossomed into their potential.
Right now, it may be confusing, but
Apprenticeship, mastery, seniority.
Since Bellere had been through all the processes.
She could understand how they felt.
In the end, they would feel the same as she was.
Yes, the demons who deceived the Mage Tower.
They also wouldnt be able to leave alone the monsters who had devastated the Arcana continent.
That might be the reason for the sense of solemnity that hovered over the Mage Tower at this moment.
So, on the one hand, she couldnt help but feel concerned.
The gathered power of the Mage Tower.
The great responsibility that came with that great power.
If she thought about the times when the power of the Mage Tower was used incorrectly
Just imagining it was terrifying and Belliere frowned.
But she wasnt too worried right now.
Marcelo, and Chief Lee Hoyeol.
There were now two co-chiefs in the Mage Tower.
Bit
Belliere bit her lips.
Right now
Belliere knew.
Marcelo didnt have much time left.
So, a person who could replace him, Hoyeol.
He was appointed as the chief.
I can tell that much even if he didnt say it.
Marcelo, how many years had they been together?
Marcelo chose him.
She didnt understand at first, but now she didnt have any donuts.
Talking about it would only hurt her mouth, Chief Lee Hoyeol had shown it through his abilities.
And lastly.
The inside is different from the outside.
The stiff head that had never been lowered.
With his head down like that.
Chief Lee Hoyeol mourned Senios alone.
Belliere couldnt help but laugh bitterly.
Chief Marcelo. As expected, you have the insight of a chief.
It must have been the right decision.
It was probably the best decision Marcelo could have made.
But not for Belliere.
Im just making the best judgment I can make.
Belliere soon stopped laughing.
She picked up a feather pen.
Sksk
She wrote something down carefully.
Still, one thing was fortunate.
Thanks to you, Klee, I have one less thing to worry about.
Skilled mage, Klees advice came to mind as soon she held the feather pen.
The purpose is more important than anything else!
The application for the towers exit.
Belliere, who was writing down the purpose of the towers exit, said in a low voice.
Chief Lee Hoyeol. I dont know how you will feel about it, but. There is no other purpose more important to me.
Chief Mage, Marcelo Simuard.
A curse of terminal illness passed down through the mage family, Simuard.
A study to dispel it.
*
Damn, I felt drained.
In fact, that was how I had been at the roundtable.
I did nothing more than just sit quietly in the Crystal Hall.
In other words, the psychological impact was that huge.
I didnt expect to hear such a behind-the-scenes story about me!
Who would have guessed?
Someone would ask.
In communities, on TV, and even in group chat rooms with relatives.
There was a lot of talk about whether I was Infinitely Deep Darkness or something.
Why do you have to exaggerate it?
This and that are completely different.
If I had to compare it
It felt as if my private life had been sprinkled into a workplace that used to distinguish between public and private life.
Moreover, this private life was a terrible dark history that I didnt even want to think about!
However, contrary to the painful feelings, I didnt express it.
Twirl
I stirred the teaspoon and spoke.
The evaluation of others does not matter.
Those words were enough, but I necessarily added.
All that matters is pride in your heart.
You really are shameless.
I respect the past me.
Sincerely.
But thanks to this guys composure.
That was how I was able to survive like this.
Look, as if nothing happened just now.
Arent I shamelessly picking up a book?
Reading is the food of the mind.
Just spewing out plausible things like usual.
Yeah, I was very embarrassed, but
I had done this more than once.
This would definitely happen again.
Infinitely Deep Darkness. Lets try to get used to it.
Yes, rather than lamenting my situation.
I was too busy thinking about what was right in front of me right now.
I tilted the teacup and shifted my gaze to the quest.
[Top 10 Wonders Quest: Thefern Labyrinth]
Top 10 Wonders of the Arcana Continent, Thefern.
Dig up Theferns Labyrinth.
Let the world know the true nature of Thefern.
Wonders discovered so far: 0 / 10
Witness Theferns Labyrinth. (In Progress)
It would have been difficult in the past.
Maybe I should just sit there peacefully until the [Thefern Labyrinth] rupture popped up in the regular updates. But I had experience.
Rupture.
The experience of predicting that regular update.
Thanks to this, I was a little certain.
Regular updates are not random.
It meant that regularity existed.
If I had to say it in Grandfelts words.
There is a procedure for everything.
Yes, regular updates also had their own procedures.
Probably, among the events taking place on the Arcana continent.
The biggest events most likely would surface in regular updates.
Just like [Demon Kings Castle] rupture did.
So I could guess.
The labyrinth. It wont be long before I face it.
[Thefern Labyrinth].
It would come up as soon as this weeks regular update was released.
There was enough basis for that speculation.
The oppression of the demon kings.
Thanks to that, the activities of the demons on the Arcana continent had been temporarily quieted. There was a low probability of something happening that could be called a major event.
A thorough preparation is essential.
[Thefern Fence].
In that place, I had confirmed my immediate power.
Level 450, I was able to survive even when surrounded by Thefern scarecrows.
A class with missing screws.
As a demon hunter, I felt like I had become stronger in my own way.
Well, the stats value is probably more than half of that.
Class quests and even precious elixir herbs.
I thought that it was less effective compared to the struggle I made, but Lets know your place Hoyeol. Your class will always be demon hunter.
Everything has its own pros and cons.
Dont say it as if youre talking about other people.
After all, it will be a spit to my face.
Because this is my story.
Of course, those words werent wrong.
Demon hunter.
Because I never forgot to know my place.
Id been digging holes and wells for a long time.
[Thefern Labyrinth].
As I said, it was unlikely that [Natural Enemy Relationship] would be activated. It took a lot of preparation, not just empty talk.
In that sense, there was one item that made me feel reassured just by looking at it.
[Vampire Counts Orb]
[Grade: Unique]
[Restriction: Lv.400]
[Description: An orb filled with vampire blood. Every time it comes into contact with mana, the blood bursts out and causes damage to the target.]
Loot from Ascura.
Level 400.
I recalled the past when I was scared seeing the level restriction.
I had wondered if I could stay alive until I was able to use this
Finally, that day had come.
The additional damage is not significant.
But everything depended on how you used it.
If the effect was applied at a high probability for each attack.
Then I just had to increase the number of attacks.
If a small amount of damage accumulates, then it will be a different story.
Such a [skill] might not be common, but.
I had magic.
In short, I was confident that I could increase the performance of the item by several times using that trick. Actually, about the demons loot. It would be reassuring if I could use epic-grade demon items
[Baton Tainted by Evil]
[Map of Oblivion Drawn in Blood]
[Eyes Burning with Malice]
It couldnt be helped because no demons were around.
Still, Im glad Im not alone.
Above all, there was also the League of Explorers that was closely tied together with interests.
I was relieved to hear that there was no better expert than them when it came to [labyrinth].
In that regard, I picked up the feather pen.
Opportunities dont come easily.
Sss
I continued shamelessly while scribbling with the feather pen.
You, too, should prepare thoroughly so as to not miss the opportunity.
*
President of the League of Explorers, Fabian Delon.
Oh!
A letter returned again.
Was it because he clearly stated his purpose and wasnt being greedy? The letter contained Hoyeols signature agreeing to his company on the expedition to Thefern Labyrinth.
Yeah, that was good, but
Fabian muttered as he read the story in the back.
Thorough preparation?
Not just a preparation but a thorough preparation.
What the hell was he talking about?
For a moment, Fabians face grew perplexed.
!
The first virtue required of an explorer was wit.
With his with, Fabian guessed Hoyeols intention.
Closing his eyes gently.
First, he thought about it from the other persons perspective.
I am Infinitely Deep Darkness.
He was an adventurer who had achieved great achievements
What did thorough preparation mean from Hoyeols perspective?
Fabian nodded with determination.
Since he said that, it cant be helped.
He had no choice but to bring out the leagues treasures.
Numerous tools were stored at the level of the league.
Showing off magic tools in front of Hoyeol, the chief mage of the Mage Tower?
That would just be like teaching fish how to swim.
The magic tools of the League of Explorers were extraordinary.
Because it has an exceptional effect when it comes to exploration.
Their bodies were as precious as their abilities.
Thats why the magic tools were kept as treasures and handed down from generation to generation. Nevertheless, Fabian made a decision.
It was because the message left by Hoyeol was unusual.
You, too, should prepare thoroughly so as to not miss the opportunity
Fabien opened his mouth carefully.
It can be guessed as nothing sort of consideration.
It meant he was given a chance, so he should repay it.
It had been a while since he felt nervous.
Fabian shrugged.
I cant let him down. I need to improve my physical condition as much as possible.
Then, the thing that caught his attention last was the p.s.
P.S. Time is like afternoon tea[1]Afternoon tea = gold. Therefore, time is gold. Its probably what Grandfel meant. .
What?
Was this perhaps a riddle?
Fabian narrowed his eyes and tried to understand the meaning.
Are you talking about the importance of time?
He thought that was what it meant.
Fabian was skeptical.
The fact that Hoyeol emphasized the importance of time in the post-script.
It meant they didnt have a lot of time.
He knows when that Thefern Labyrinth will appear?
He had doubts, but he shook his head.
Thorough preparation didnt include doubts.
Soon, Fabian began to search the leagues treasures.
Then, he was shocked.
Did he even know the existence of the treasure?
No, he didnt think so.
The existence of the treasure was top-secret information that only the president and some of the executives knew. No matter how great Hoyeol was, he couldnt have known that far.
But Fabians thoughts didnt last long.
Thursday.
Yusra Kingdom.
Golden Calf Tavern.
In the moving picture adorning the wall.
The news of the regular update was reported on TV.
President Fabian. It is said that Thefern Labyrinth rupture has emerged!
?!
After Hoyeol emphasized the importance of time.
Thefern Labyrinth emerged only a few days later.
Could it be that he had anticipated all of these developments?
How on earth?
Was it because he was Infinitely Deep Darkness?
Indeed, Fabian couldnt guess the limits of his abilities.
Fabians forehead broke into a cold sweat again.
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