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213Secret hidden in the basement (1)
A day no different from any other day.
Roman Dmitry, who was concentrating on training alone, received a report from Hans that something had been discovered underground in the iron mine..
‘There is an artificially created passage. It is realistically impossible.’
iron mine underground.
The task of drilling a tunnel is to artificially secure a path..
The idea was to shape the ground, which was tightly packed with dirt and rocks, into a form suitable for work, but it made no sense for an artificially created passage to be formed underneath it..
Think about it. It is a space that does not allow human access in the first place..
How on earth was an underground passage created, and what is its purpose?.
perhaps.
There was a possibility of a dungeon.
According to historical legends, archmages create their own homes in physically inaccessible spaces..
Arrived at the iron mine.
It was a place where you had to cross several mountains, and as you followed Morkan's guidance, you saw a huge hole..
“Here it is.”
passageway down to the basement.
It was definitely artificial..
As I moved along it for a while, a scene unfolded before my eyes that put an end to the fact that it had been touched by human hands..
“I don't know how embarrassed I was when I saw this. When we first surveyed the ground for the tunnel work, we did not discover that such a space clearly existed underground. However, as the tunnel was drilled, the empty space formed a void, which led to the collapse. Who the hell made something like this in the basement?.”
giant door.
At the end of the passage, a steel door blocked the way..
It was not simply a solid piece of steel, but steel with a pattern engraved on it, and the existence of the door proved that one could enter and exit through this place..
For Roman Dmitry, this was not a problem that could just be overlooked..
The Endless Mountains were a strategically important location for Dmitry, and he needed to clearly check this place..
“call Felix.”
“All right.”
You can create an aura and cut through steel..
However, in preparation for the possibility of a magical trap, they attempted to open the door through Felix..
After some time.
Felix has arrived.
Felix immediately looked at the door and quickly came to a conclusion..
“The entire steel door is imbued with magical energy. If you tried to force the door open, it is highly likely that the mana would cause an explosion and the underground passage would collapse. First, I will use mana to eliminate any chance of explosion..”
It was the beginning of tedious work.
3 days from then.
Felix clung to the steel door and carefully removed the mana..
It was a work so elaborate that it was beyond the reach of even the most skilled, and Felix was drenched in sweat while working on it..
When three days passed like that. In front of Roman Dmitry, Felix finally succeeded in opening the door..
“……opened the door!”
Hwaak.
Mana swirled..
People's attention was focused on the mana energy spreading throughout the steel door..
Squeak.
the door opened.
It was then.
The moment Felix was about to look through the door with anticipation, a vicious hand grabbed him by the back of his neck and threw him against the wall..
The feeling of embarrassment was short-lived..
When Felix raised his head and saw the entity that had thrown him, Roman Dmitry jumped forward and blocked the space where Felix was..
OK.
Papa Papa Park-
Dozens of arrows hit Roman Dmitry..
* * *
beyond the door.
The presence of an arrow was detected by sensitive senses..
Roman Dmitry reacted quickly, sending Felix flying backwards and forming a sword shield to block all the arrows..
tata tak.
the arrow fell on the floor.
Felix, with a bewildered face, grasped the situation and spoke in a trembling voice..
“It seems to be a dungeon with traps installed..”
just now.
Felix couldn't react..
The arrow attack was threatening enough to overwhelm the wizard's senses, which meant that humans were not allowed to enter this place..
It was an ironic situation.
A trap that recognizes the fact that it is a passage through the presence of a steel door, and fires arrows as soon as the door is opened and mana containing the energy of explosion..
Roman Dmitry said.
“From now on, I will check inside..”
“It's dangerous! There may be some trap lurking in the dungeon. Even if it takes some time, it would be better to fully understand the existence of the trap..”
“no. If there is life living here, there is a high probability that it is aware of our presence the moment the door opens. The longer we delay, the greater the risk we must bear. you wait here.”
took a step.
A judgment was made and everyone acknowledged that it was best, even if it was risky..
widely.
I stepped through the door.
Expand your senses and prepare for unexpected variables..
only ten steps.
Before we got far in, the wall cracked and a weapon equipped with arrows appeared..
Papa Papa Park.
It was a surprise attack.
Hundreds of arrows were fired from all directions, but Roman Dmitry once again blocked the attack by raising a shield..
That was when the trap began..
Every time I took a step, arrows were fired unexpectedly, and in some places, the ground suddenly sank down and sharp spears appeared from within..
and.
‘……poison?’
Acrid gas was sprayed.
It was a very lethal type of poison to ordinary people, but as soon as Roman Dmitry inhaled it, he immediately generated mana and detoxified it..
Roman Dmitry experienced the poison of the Four Heavenly Gates..
The being who formed the underground space made a lot of preparations, but none of the traps worked because they met the wrong person..
This makes it clear.
The owner of this place built a passage, but contradictorily did not allow others to enter..
‘This is how the Zhuge family's organ ceremony was..’
Five generations of political factions.
If the Sichuan Tangmun had a hard time with poison, Zhuge Dynasty kept the demon cultists at bay with his outstanding intelligence and the method of setting traps in advance..
Even then, Baek Jung-hyuk's force foiled the opponent's plan..
Zhuge Shi was a genius recognized by people, but there was no way to handle the force that went beyond the plan..
at last.
For a trap to succeed, there must be at least some room for it..
Roman Dmitry did not allow such a chance and quickly broke through all the traps in the underground space..
The end is finally in sight.
At the end of the street, there was a space leading inside, and suddenly a human voice was heard from there..
“stop!”
a deep, angry voice.
It was as expected.
Underneath the endless mountain range, life lived..
* * *
the owner of the voice said.
“This is our land. If you get any closer, I'm sure we won't be able to guarantee your life..”
a clear voice.
The unknown being was seething with hostility..
If it were a normal situation.
Roman Dmitry may have been open to compromise, but the problem was that this was an endless mountain range..
“I am Roman Dmitry of the Dmitry family. The Endless Mountain Range is Dmitry's domain, and we discovered an underground passage while developing an iron mine. Reveal your identity and reveal your identity. If this is not explained, I cannot stand by and ignore elements that pose a threat to Dmitry..”
endless mountain range.
It was Dmitry's safety net..
It did not allow invasion by foreign countries, and Roman Dmitry formed the last bastion for Dmitry in the endless mountains..
After starting to create an environment like Mt..
Farming using the flat areas of the mountains has developed, and if time passes like this, Dmitry will be able to become self-sufficient..
however.
If there is a creature unrelated to Dmitry in the Endless Mountains.
Unpredictable variables have overshadowed the meaning of being the last bastion..
“dog sound! We have no reason to explain anything to you.!”
“That's not up to you to decide. The endless mountain ranges on the continent were designated as Cairo's land, and Dmitry inherited that right. I am not trying to negotiate with you. Should we destroy the beings who have made their home in Dmitri's land, or should we recognize your right to survive? I'm thinking about it. If we continue with our current attitude, the situation will not improve..”
Zech.
drew the sword.
beyond space.
I heard the sound of busy movement..
However, their form in contact with mana was slightly different from that of normal humans..
It was then.
“Damn human bastards. Do not impose human laws on us.!”
With a voice full of anger.
The owner of the voice appeared before my eyes..
* * *
short height.
A different body.
bushy beard.
Their physical characteristics indicated one being.
‘……dwarf?’
It was certain.
they were of a different race.
They were a race of artisans known to have been blessed by the anvil, and although they had physical conditions similar to humans, they were completely different from humans..
In fact, this race is not a legendary being..
Although they are not common, they exist on the continent, and there are rumors that dark elves can be heard in the southern jungle, and the voices of sirens can be heard on nameless islands across the sea..
And sometimes.
Slaves of different races appeared in the slave market..
They were worth the price, and in the case of dwarves, they were often sold to blacksmiths..
the dwarf said.
“It is none of our business what criteria humans used to divide borders. We have been settled underground here for a long time, and that is a fact that no one can deny. Did you say Roman Dmitry? I have lived two hundred and eighty years this year. Even when I was born on this land and received the blessings of my compatriots, humans have never appeared here, so why on earth do you claim this as your land?!”
The voice was full of hostility..
different races.
they hated humans.
There were records of people living in harmony with humans in the past, but the greed of some people who enslaved other races led to the destruction of the relationship..
By now, the emotions passed down from generation to generation have become deeply embedded in my bones..
The dwarves could not accept Roman Dmitry's existence simply because he was human..
‘You're shaking.’
Dwyf's Hand.
The large hand holding the ax was trembling very slightly..
they saw it too.
Seeing how they completely destroyed the trap, they realized that this was an enemy they could not handle with their own strength..
And yet.
I revealed my face and raised my voice..
I thought that if I didn't do that, I couldn't guarantee their lives..
‘They are a different race that exists in endless mountain ranges. How do we deal with them?.’
this issue.
The distinction between races was not an important issue..
Aside from the fact that his opponents were dwarves, Roman Dmitry was troubled by the fact that they existed in an endless mountain range..
As they say, ownership of the endless mountain range may be a one-sided claim by humans..
But if they had any element of putting Dmitry in danger, what they said didn't matter one bit..
eliminating hazards.
It was the commander's responsibility..
Roman Dmitry was willing to be cruel if necessary.
“As you said, this may be your land, not Dmitri's. But what I need is assurance that your presence poses no threat to Dmitri. Endless mountain ranges touch the land with Dmitry. It means that just as we set foot on your land, you are also close enough to set foot on our land at any time. So give me confidence. The reason why I don't have to be hostile towards you, the assurance that coexistence with you is safe. Otherwise, we have no choice but to make a decision.”
It was a complicated problem.
Unlike Kronos, who hopes to conquer the continent, Dmitri and the dwarves depend on each other's survival..
If you just pass by.
Can we ignore each other's existence like before?.
it was impossible.
The existence of the dwarves will become known through the miners in the iron mine, and either way, their presence is bound to get on each other's nerves..
From then on, the conflict sprouts..
Roman Dmitry had seen countless times how small disputes grew into bigger issues while reigning as the Heavenly Demon, so he wanted to make sure the relationship with the dwarves was resolved from the beginning..
Just as part of the endless mountain range is their land..
Another part was certain that it was Dmitry's land..
Dmitry's history proved him, and this issue had nothing to do with racial divisions..
“I'm sure. How on earth can we be sure?!”
The dwarf was embarrassed..
He didn't want war, but the answer Roman Dmitry wanted didn't come to mind either..
It was then.
The dwarf, who was rolling his eyes in embarrassment, suddenly saw Roman Dmitri's sword..
Moment.
My eyes became hazy.
Even though he knew he shouldn't do this in an imminent situation, he was completely immersed in the appearance of the sword..
“……Could you please take a look at that sword?.”
that.
It was a truly absurd question that did not fit the situation..
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