31The second word overturns the game board (Episode 352)
Fist of the Black Burning Mountain.
Tsuzzzzzzzzzzzz…
Except for the sleepyheads, the eyes of the rest of the staff were wide open..
Because it was a fairly unusual change at first glance, such a reaction naturally followed..
Whioooooooo…
Living things increase the value of an object to its limit by engraving the object of reverence into it. It is an imprint of nobility that goes beyond utility..
Before the transfer, the action would have simply been to create a slightly better-looking object, but in the current situation, it could even affect the ability of the object..
An engraving that looks like a dragon climbing a rocky mountain.
I suddenly felt like someone was reminding me..
‘This….’
I looked closely at the messages that came to mind..
[New Item: Fist of the Mountain changes to New Item: Legacy of the Ages.]
[New items: The legacy of the times is born!]
[Amazing discovery! Witness the birth of something new.]
“Hmm… Now this is Tancred's final legacy..”
The words of the sleepyhead were no longer heard properly..
Although there have been cases where sacred objects have been handed over or acquired, their birth has never actually been confirmed..
‘where….’
[New items: a legacy of the times]
Grade: Sick
Appropriate level: None
Attack Power: (+8 per level) (current bonus attack power +344)
stamina : 200/200
Weight: 2.0kg x 2
A fighting armor that inherits the energy of the dragon that has protected the earth for a long time. It is a new item created by adding the essence of a glacier to the scales of an earth dragon. It has the added blessing of the oldest tree, the sleepyhead, making it highly effective even among new items..
Basic abilities: All abilities + 50
Special abilities: Increases spell range and destructive power by 100%, enters meteor shower state when dealing with enemies, basic abilities gradually increase as the battle progresses.
‘…100% Increase?’
There was no doubt that the Fist of the Mountain was a powerful new item that could be obtained in the beginning, but the adventure of Snowfall was now quite advanced..
No matter how meaningful the item was to Jamard, he could only use it based on the option to increase the magic range and destructive power by 50%, and his other abilities were not keeping up with his level..
However, the legacy of the newly born era perfectly solved those difficulties..
First, the magic range and destructive power, which were key options, increased significantly from 50% to 100%..
Jamard is a shaman who uses such magic, so his power literally doubles..
Of course, since there was a 50% increase option before, it may feel a little less than that, but it was the best weapon for a shaman..
And secondly, the basic abilities have increased ridiculously..
The existing Fist of the Mountain gave a total of 23 additional abilities, but this was a very low number..
‘It was a new item I got in the beginning.….’
However, now the ability level has been increased by almost 300 at once, which is more than 10 times more..
‘No, it was originally like this... Even if I had worn other unexalted weapons, my stats would have increased to this level..’
Since I used the Fist of the Mountain, which is the most core equipment among the core equipment, while crying because of one option, the increase in basic ability will be felt even more severely..
20When I replaced a 10-year-old old refrigerator, there was a gap that looked like it came with an ice purifier attached to it..
And the other options were great too.
When engaging with an enemy, the meteor shower is maintained and basic abilities are increased..
‘I will use it properly until the second half of the year..’
When a tiger dies, it leaves its skin, and people leave their names, but dragons leave their equipment..
Whioooooooooooo…
Jamard taming the black armor with a flick of his hand..
“The rough taste is gone..”
The sleepyhead frowned at the harsh evaluation, but laughed again..
“Her energy remains in the garden..”
“…….”
Jamard slowly closed his eyes, perhaps remembering Tancred's last words..
Since it was an awkward situation to talk about, Kang Seol checked the newly acquired titles..
[Achieve the special achievement ‘Natural Death’.]
[Obtain the special title “Environmental Protector”.]
[Achieve the special achievement ‘Crisis Strike’.]
[Obtain the special title “Lucky Person”.]
[Special title: Environmental Protector]
Related Achievements: Environmental Protector (Adventure: Dragon's Helper))
Special ability: When killing an enemy using environmental damage, the experience gained from the target increases..
[Special title: Lucky person]
Related Achievements: Critical Strike (Adventure: Dragon's Helper))
Special Ability: When running away from a powerful enemy, you become immune to Status Ailment: Fear.
‘hmm….’
Neither was a very good option.
There weren't that many situations where you had to hunt enemies using environmental damage, and there weren't that many cases where you had to run away from powerful enemies..
‘It's better than nothing though….’
It was literally a special title..
Usually this was normal.
That's why Snowfall was happy when a battle-related title came out..
‘Then this harvest….’
Jamard took it all.
On the one hand, I liked Snowfall, but on the other hand, I felt an inexplicable anxiety..
The true nature of that anxiety will be confirmed soon, but in any case, I had the feeling that I was not standing on the road..
‘I guess I'll have to do a self-examination soon..’
Is this really true? The question slowly raised its head..
“ruler… Well then, will you all please leave my garden now??”
At the sleepyhead's greeting, Tantu-inu stepped forward and slightly lowered his head..
“Thanks for your help, old tree..”
“Helping? this is a deal.”
Sleepyhead pointing at snowfall with stem.
“Since that person did a favor to the garden, I also did a favor to them. Now that I think about it, I see that he also has a connection to Tancred. It's ironic that her last place was in my garden. Little dragon, would you like me to see your future??”
A sleepyhead who remembers his relationship with Tancred and tries to give advice. Tantuinu thought for a moment and shook his head..
“I am okay. Azanik has retreated and I will be safe for a while. So instead of me….”
Sigh…
She pointed to the snowfall..
“Can I use this opportunity to receive favor for this person??”
“Hmm… Why??”
“It is these people, not me, whom my mother has entrusted the future to. I want to help them.”
“Hehehe… Tancred, she was thoughtful too..”
Although Kangseol was embarrassed by Tantuinu's sudden cooperation, he had no intention of wasting the long-awaited opportunity..
In times like these, staying quiet was a way to get a little more out of it..
“good night. A glimpse into the future of this little creature.”
a kind of prophecy.
or trust.
There was a system like this in the eternal world..
A system in which the prophecy of a transcendent being intervenes in upcoming choices.
If the transcendental person said that you would be unhappy, you had to struggle not to be unhappy to avoid danger, and if you said that you would be lucky, you had to find a way to maximize that luck..
However, Kang Seol was not particularly pleased with the prophecy system..
‘You said it as if something had been decided, as if there was fate..’
If everything happens as they say, isn't that fate and everything has already been decided?.
The anticipation of rolling the dice will disappear, and all desires will lose meaning..
“Your future is messy, little creature. There are too many variables in the future... Umm….”
Kang Seol smiled and said.
If things continued like this, I felt like I would be kicked out with the words ‘I don’t know?’.
Even if you don't like prophecy, isn't it human nature to want to at least try it out?.
“What about the nearest future??”
“That's why I'm saying this.”
“…yes?”
Snowfall’s expression hardened..
It was because of something that sounded strange..
“…your future is cut off.”
What this meant, Jiang Xue instinctively knew..
“I'm going to die. you. in the near future.”
“Dying... That’s right… medical charge….”
“To be exact, it would mean that there is a very high probability of death. Hehehehe… Don't be too upset.”
- You talk like shit..
- ??? : Death is natural! Don't be too upset. me? I live long? If you ask me, would you also live as a tree?
- Shock! There won't be anything to see in the future!
- do not die! There's nothing to see when you die!
[Prophecy: An ominous future is predicted.]
[Prophecy does not have a definite outcome.]
[Prophecies may or may not come true depending on your future choices.]
[Your future choices will determine many things..]
Jamaard and Tantuinu protested when they heard that Snowfall would die in the near future..
“that… It can't be! As long as I'm there, snowfall….”
“Yes, that's right. Tree! he is….”
The sleepyhead yawned..
“Haam… That's what it means. First of all, this is the future I see.”
He tapped the shoulder of Snowfall, who was standing blankly, with his stem. Snowfall looked into the sleepyhead’s eyes with blurry eyes..
“I don't see a chance for you. For what reason? You will have to find the answer yourself. Umm… Still, I may have something to say that will help you... Umm… ah! okay!”
the tree said.
“There are no shortcuts, the wise already know that. That's why I just run fast on the designated path.”
“I just run fast….”
“Honest thoughts will sometimes keep your order. There is no process, only results... It might protect your future to come.”
There were no more words.
This is the only clue I got.
It was hard to dismiss it as nonsense spoken by a tree, but it was not something to be taken lightly since it was the entity that blew Azanic away across the continent..
It was a matter to ponder deeply..
The sleepyhead yawned and lowered his head..
“You're sleepy... leave now….”
* * *
Snowfall and the group were transferred to a forest connected to an underground garden..
I couldn't ask him to send me away like Ajanik. Perhaps because the sleeper used the power once, the only place where it could transfer was nearby..
Still, it was steadily heading down to the southeast..
Anyone who hears that the schedule was delayed for a while due to being chased by a dragon will think it's nonsense spoken by a drunkard..
Snowfall said while looking at Tantuinu who was deep in thought..
“Tantuinu, this is an ominous prophecy. Entrusted by Tantuinu….”
Tantuinu shook his head..
“This is the future chosen by my mother. There was a time when I was foolish and doubted the future... I believe now.”
“tantuinu.”
she smiled brightly.
This might be the first smile I saw during my trip..
“Observe your mother’s will. Someday, I hope we meet again.”
[The charm kicks in. Gain additional favorability.]
[Obtain the helper ‘Young Dragon Tantu’inu’.]
[‘The young dragon Tantu'inu's level is Immortal..]
Crumbling…
Paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!
The earth dragon flew into the sky before my eyes..
A mysterious feeling, like a midnight dream.
However, the dream did not end well.
“If this continues, I will die... ? This is why I hate prophecies.”
Is the future actually set?.
Maybe he jumped into that picture?.
After Tantuinu left, Snowfall continued to walk southeast..
day.
Two days.
and a week.
I didn't choose the faster route.
Because walking itself will give you time to organize your thoughts..
had to think.
I couldn't ignore what the sleepyhead said..
When two weeks had passed, Kangseol asked Jamard, who was walking with her, up a mountain with no one around..
“Why are you outside??”
“The shadow is uncomfortable because it is being eaten by Tantuinu's huge egg..”
“Oh, that's right.”
Kangseol laughed and continued asking questions..
“Jamard, is this all you want??”
Jamard responded with an expression that asked, “What are you talking about?”.
“I still have a long way to go. 'Cause what I want is higher.”
That's his answer.
And then the question came back.
“Does it bother you that you're going to die??”
“…I guess?”
“As long as I'm here, you don't have to worry. Who would dare send you back to dust?.”
That's right.
But at the same time, it was a thought-provoking statement..
Suddenly, it became natural for Jamard to be by my side. It may be seen as a natural relationship between a summoner and a summoned beast, but the relationship between the two was different from a normal relationship..
He couldn't be by your side at every moment..
With Snowfall's summons entering their rest period, Jamaard was the only one who could properly exert his strength..
In some ways, I continued to get stronger, but the anxiety continued..
And if you think about the time when that anxiety was greatly heightened, it was when Jamaard reached the highest level..
When Kangseol saw him passing through that dark tunnel with all his might, he felt something..
Now I can't remember exactly what I felt back then. However, it was clearly related to anxiety..
‘I too someday... In that light….’
Someday we will reach that light.
However, one day, abstract words.
‘…how?’
The snow suddenly stopped just before the summit, as if struck by lightning..
“Why do you do that?”
When Jamad asked, Kang Seol gave a vague answer and walked on..
‘How are you going to get there? I am?’
I realized the reality of anxiety..
If things continue like this, Snowfall will never be able to reach the highest level..
It was only his summons that became stronger..
It wasn't Kang Seol himself..
Snowfall reached the summit with a serious expression.
dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd…
“hey snowfall.”
“…….”
“snowfall!”
Snowfall suddenly turns her head at Jamard’s words..
“Look over there!”
the whole earth shook.
Snow wondered if there had been an earthquake, but after looking at the direction Jamard's finger pointed, Snowfall was able to figure out the cause of the shaking..
“how….”
dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd…
Couuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…
A village visible below the mountain. And the corner of the huge structure that swallowed up the village. The structure seemed to be connected underground..
AA AA AA-!
The scream echoed through the mountains..
It's probably the villagers caught up in this strange phenomenon..
When Kang Seol saw that structure, something came to mind..
“I'm sure that's it….”
It's already been a year since we broke through the labyrinth of asceticism that engulfed Toki..
In front of him…
[Amazing discovery! Discover the pitch-black labyrinth.]
[Certificates of qualification (jet black) are scattered throughout the area..]
“It's a labyrinth.”
Another labyrinth has appeared.
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