I Became a Tyrant of the Defense Game - Episode 30
◈ 030. [Free exploration] Dried drainage ditch (3)
What came out of the box was a long sword with a sharp blade like a saw blade..
Taking out the weapon, I looked at the detailed specifications..
[Rat Cutter (R) Lv.15]
- Category: Long Sword
- offense power : 20-25
- Durability : 25/25
- Deals 25% additional damage when attacking rat-type monsters..
《““Let’s catch the mouse. Let’s catch the mouse!” - A sewer manager》
Maybe it's because I beat a dungeon full of rat bastards, but the equipment is also rat-related..
‘This could be useful.’
I immediately handed the long sword to Lucas. It was the only character here who uses a sword, so it was an obvious choice..
“Lucas, take it..”
“thank you majesty.”
Lucas was embarrassed after receiving it so quickly..
“But I have the sword I originally used.…….”
The sword Lucas originally used was R-grade equipment. He didn't think this weapon was good enough to replace his original favorite sword..
but.
“Just take care of it. Because I have something to write about.”
The special options attached to this equipment are useful..
At my words, Lucas silently put the new sword on his waist. It looks like he is carrying two swords, including the existing one..
As I looked at this with satisfaction, I reached under the box. There must be one more?
“Here it is.”
I caught something in my hand. Let's take it out,
[Summon Scroll: Auto-Defense Turret ]
A scroll that glows a magical blue color.
“yes!”
I was delighted.
This is a guaranteed drop item from Exploration Area 1. In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that I came here to eat this..
“Your Majesty, what is it? Is it a magic scroll??”
Lucas tilted his head as he looked at the drawing in my hand. I quietly put the drawing in my arms..
“You'll soon find out what this is.”
I got all the rewards, there's no reason to stay here anymore..
“Okay, let's go out.!
I pointed to the back of the box. The door leaving the boss room was wide open..
“hurray~!”
Lily, who welcomed us with open arms, was the first to rush out, dragging her wheelchair..
“Wait a minute, Lily! It's dangerous, don't go alone!”
Lucas and the rest of the party quickly followed him, and I was the last to leave the boss room..
[Area 1: Dried drainage ditch]
- Clear progress: Normal room 3/3 Boss room 1/1
- Acquired treasure chest : 2/2
all clear.
Explored all the rooms and found all the treasure chests..
‘First exploration area achievement rate 100%!’
It's a good start.
As I walked along the corridor with light steps, I came to the end of the sewer..
The narrow, dark road led to an open space..
[Area 2: Hidden back alleys]
The second exploration area of the dungeon. Arrived at a hidden alley.
From here, we are truly inside the ‘Lake Kingdom’..
First, all party members who came out of the sewer stopped..
The party members were looking around with torches in their hands..
“What's this…….”
While listening to Damian's nervous muttering, I looked around..
‘bustle.’
It was a very busy city street..
There were tall buildings almost comparable to those of the Earth and Seoul..
The road beneath the skyscrapers was perfectly maintained, and was heavily embroidered with beautiful patterns and decorations..
Even though it wasn't a main street or a back alley, it was like this..
A city built by an ultra-advanced magical civilization.
That is the true identity of the Lake Kingdom that is stranded here..
However, there is not a single light in this bustling city. No living being is visible.
Submerged in endless darkness, motionless and dead.
The back alleys of the city, paved with stone tiles of five colors, were also engulfed in complete darkness..
The only light was a streetlamp lit in a corner..
shakily, shakily…….
The faint sound of an insect gnawing on something echoed from all directions..
It's the sound of darkness coming.
“…….”
“…….”
All party members must have sensed the presence of darkness, so they urgently raised their weapons..
“The base is a safe area. Everyone, you don't have to be too nervous..”
After calming down the party members, I approached the streetlight..
The now familiar pile of stones was installed next to the streetlight..
When I placed my hand on the pile of stones, the stones spun around and rose up, eventually forming a teleportation gate..
ring!
[‘Area 2: The 'Hidden Back Alley' base has been connected.!]
Teleport gate is connected.
and at the same time,
[Future areas cannot be progressed yet..]
A notice popped up saying that the next area is not yet available..
I glanced across the dark alley. I didn't plan on going any further today anyway..
If you go, you'll get eaten.
“Thank you all for your hard work. That's all for today!”
I clapped my hands and activated the teleportation gate..
[teleport gate]
- Please select a destination.
> manor house backyard
> lakeside ferry
> dried up ditch
> …….
I chose the backyard of the manor house.
The teleport gate was activated and the magic door glowed..
In front of the wide open road leading to the house, I smiled at the party members..
“Let's get off work!”
***
[Free exploration ends!]
[Level up character]
- Ash (EX) Lv.9 (↑1)
- Lily (R) Lv.20 (↑1) (1st job advancement possible!)
- Damian (N) Lv.21 (↑1)
[acquisition equipment]
- Rat Cutter (R)
[Acquired Items]
- Summon Scroll: Auto-Defense Turret
- Dungeon Escape Teleport Scroll
***
The spot where Ash and the party left.
‘In the darkness surrounding the 'hidden back alley' base, a man slowly walked out..
It was a man wearing a black cone hat and dressed as a minstrel..
“……Last player, huh?.”
Raising the gray flute in his hand, the man muttered softly..
“You've finally come this far..”
Beep-
As the man lightly played the flute, the darkness rippled..
Kirik, Kirik…….
Afterwards, countless bright red eye lights spread to the left and right of the man like dominoes..
Like a red Milky Way, thousands of eye lights flashed in the darkness..
“Forgive us our sins.”
The man lowered his head, surrounded by thousands of rats..
“Everything for the Lake Kingdom…….”
***
When we returned to Crossroads, it was already late at night..
“and…….”
Lily, exhausted, slipped off the wheelchair..
“Alive… … I'm back…….”
“Thank you for your hard work, Lily..”
After patting Lily on the shoulder, I looked around at the other party members..
“Everyone has a hard time today and is very tired, right? Take a good rest.”
“……I don't know if I can rest.”
Jupiter put a cigarette in his mouth.
“A city like that is submerged beneath a lake. A civilization of such incredible magic is swallowed up in such darkness. I can't even guess what happened..”
“…….”
“Above all, the darkness.”
The old man's fingertips trembled slightly..
“That darkness... … It was clearly something 'abnormal'.”
“…….”
“Is there anything else you can tell us, Your Majesty??”
Everyone's eyes were on me..
I hesitated for a moment, but then quietly shook my head..
“Right now, there isn't.”
I cleared the game to the end, but even in the game story, it was not clear why the Lake Kingdom was like that..
I just try to guess by collecting clues like fragments scattered all over the place..
But this time, I had a premonition..
I have a premonition that I will have to go into the center of that city myself and find out the whole truth..
So I could only say this to the party members..
“Let’s gradually find out together in the future..”
Jupiter grinned and lit a cigarette..
“I don't think I'll be able to sleep soundly tonight. I need a drink..”
“me too!”
Lily raised her hand..
“Come with me, Lord Jupiter! I don't think I can sleep without getting drunk either..”
“It's good for me, girl. I will guide you to a good store.”
The two women got together and rushed into the city. We get along well.
“I'm going back to the temple.”
Damian smiled at me sheepishly..
“I'm a little scared when I think about the darkness, but I think I'll feel better if I pray at the temple..”
“okay. Thank you for your hard work, Damian. Go and get some rest..”
the party broke up.
All I did was punch the prince once, but my whole body was tired too..
Just visiting the dungeon was a place that eroded your mental strength and drained your physical strength. Egogo.
“Let's go in too. I need to get some rest.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Lucas, who was returning to the mansion with me, asked me.
“By the way, Your Highness. Are you going to the dungeon again??”
“huh? I won't go until the next defensive battle. why?”
Do you want to go to that scary place often? Well, if you have the time, you can send a party to level and farm areas that have already been cleared..
“Shouldn't we find out what monster will attack next? Is there no need to go scouting like last time??”
“Ah, that's the story..”
Lucas was asking if there was a need to watch for the army of monsters coming out of the lake like in the last stage..
At that time, I went ahead and confirmed that the opponent was Living Armor..
but.
“You already scouted it..”
This time we have already completed the reconnaissance..
I smiled brightly at Lucas, who looked puzzled..
“The monster army that will attack this time is the gutter rat army..”
“yes? ah……!”
A sigh flowed from Lucas' mouth..
The monster army is a being that ‘overflows’ from the source of the Lake Kingdom..
These overflowing monsters first fill the free exploration area below the lake, and when they exceed the critical point, they flood out of the lake..
They crawl out of the lake and invade the city..
“The monsters you encounter during free exploration are the legions you will have to face during the next defense battle..”
“Indeed, I see..”
Although it is determined randomly every time. Anyway, if you visit the dungeon in advance, you can find out the next enemy..
“For this defense battle, you just need to prepare to deal with the rat monsters. Of course it won't be easy…….”
Still, I have relatively time to spare this time..
Although the Rats are terrible, they are easier than Living Armor..
‘It'll be worth it.’
Trying to think optimistically, I burst open the entrance to the mansion..
“We are here! Did you prepare food and bath water, Ader?!”
“Oh my, my, my name is Yeongju.!”
Immediately Ader burst out from inside the mansion..
“I'm in big trouble, oops!”
Ader, his face is meditative..
Surprised, I closed my eyes..
I was looking forward to a hot meal and a bath, but I was surprised when the director suddenly started screaming..
“What's going on? calm down and tell me.”
“no reinforcements!”
“……Eh?”
what is this sound?
Ader's words pierced sharply into my ears, which had stiffened from the heat..
“Not only in the center, but also in nearby cities! They say they can't send any reinforcements.!”
No, why on earth!
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