31The second piece overturns the game board (Episode 6)
The snowfall has moved up to the border post halfway up the mountain range, where the Rock Tooth tribe first appears..
“hmm….”
The border post was devastated..
At the guard post with obvious scorch marks, the corpses of trolls are lying around haphazardly. The only thing that is unusual is the green flag fluttering near the guard post..
‘flag… It's harvest festival season..’
The Rock Fang tribe only displays their green flag at certain times. Only on harvest festivals to pray for the blessings of Tancrid, the earth dragon..
Anyway, what's important now is not that, but the whereabouts of my colleagues... . After confirming that no one was nearby, Snowfall went a little further..
This is what happened, but I felt like I had to check properly..
And finally, he was able to check on his colleagues.
“…Everyone's dead.”
4dog stake.
Four people were impaled on that stake..
At a glance, it was clear to Kang Seol's colleagues that their uniform was not much different from Kang Seol's outfit..
- What do you call this case??
- It's a used room, right? I guess….
- It just exploded;; ㄷㄷ What’s going on??
used room.
This sometimes happens when the party is not fully populated..
When joining an adventure that has already progressed to some extent, it is often expressed as 'entering a second-hand room.'.
‘These people are the ones who only passed the first gate in Adventure 1.….’
It seemed like they couldn't wait for Snowfall to reach the last gate and proceeded first..
And the result came back as 4 corpses..
Snowfall was sad as she looked at the four piles..
‘If this is the case, the regular law is absurd.….’
This was practically the lowest level of where the Rock Tooth Tribe lived, and if they had been blocked here, none of the leaders would have been able to be killed..
In other words, it was a situation where Kangseol had to deal with a boss that required party hunting alone..
But strangely enough, it seemed like Snow Seol had not given up yet..
No, on the contrary, his eyes became more serious..
‘…In this case, I have to use that method.?’
* * *
First, Kang Seol began to organize the situation to accurately determine the problem..
‘Judging by their uniforms, there is one priest and two linemen. Was there just one archer? It was a good combination….’
If you followed Snowfall's instructions, you could easily clear Adventure 2. But now they have become strangers.
It must have been quite unfair to see him die without even closing his eyes..
‘It's already spilled water... It's impossible to attack head on, we have to use another method..’
In Kangseol's head, the five brothers' numerous strategies were laid out..
However, no matter how much he did, there were not many optimal strategies that fit the current dire situation..
Just then, a choice appeared in front of Kangseol’s eyes..
[We arrived at the rocky Molar Village. what would you do?]
1. Step by step, attack the settlement of the Rock Tooth Tribe starting from the lowest level..
2. waiting for the night.
3. Explore your surroundings to get information.
4. …
- Throw away your team! Throw away your team? Abandoned by your team….
- I am an individual... I mean, it's a real individual.….
- This is a situation that really makes me cry... It was as twisted as fuck.;
- Is there a way??
- It can't be; Looking at the setting book, it's a party adventure, so there's a lot of this and that, but if you can't see everything at a glance, how can this guy know?….
1Number 2 was dangerous no matter how much I used Karuna as a summon, and number 2 gave me the advantage of a night attack, but in the current situation where I was alone, I was only wasting time..
Now there are only 3 appropriate options left..
If so, here once again the choices are differentiated..
As I decided to explore my surroundings, another option occurred to me..
[Where would you like to explore??]
1. Explore the inside of the rocky molar village.
2. Explore the outskirts of the sharp rocky mountain.
There is only one day left.
In most cases, the choice to leave was difficult to make..
Therefore, most people who choose to explore do so within the village..
However, snowfall was different..
He was someone who knew everything about the setting and hidden devices of this adventure..
Of course, he was able to achieve the results he wanted through search with a clear purpose rather than indiscriminate search..
‘go back.’
After coming to that conclusion, Snowfall turned back and retreated from the rocky Molar Village..
- I gave up, damn it
- how do i break this;
- Still, I think I'll live one more day….
In the world of eternity, adventure did not simply proceed linearly..
Depending on the process, you will get wildly different results, and these results will have an impact on your future adventures..
Among these, what is often recorded as ‘history’ is the world view of the horse that achieved the greatest results..
Their worldview is shared by everyone who plays Eternal World..
In that sense, if the plan that Kang Seol had in mind was successful, there was a very high probability that the result would be adopted as history..
This is because he now plans to overcome the adventure alone. While also obtaining the best reward.
Back in the adventure, Snowfall was currently searching the lowest peak of the Pointy Rock Mountains..
There are a total of 5 peaks of the sharp rock mountain..
Among them, the Rock Tooth tribe settled on the highest peak, and other beings settled on the other peaks..
However, it is not that there is a large area where those who are hostile to the Rock Tooth forces are located, but supporting actors with a bit of a story are occupying the peaks one by one..
‘Exiles of the Stone Fang.’
Beings who were expelled from the Rock Tooth tribe for some reason, they are scattered and living on the peak..
At first glance, it may seem like an unrelated setting, but in fact, this setting was a very important part of the adventure of ‘Five Friendly Brothers’..
Because most of the adventure's hidden devices start with these outcasts..
This is why snowfall is now scouring the lowest peaks..
‘It must be here….’
It is said that the being he is looking for lives hidden on the lowest of the five peaks of the Pointy Rock Mountain..
Snowfall has developed many characters so far, but it was quite difficult to actually find something using only the hints on the game board..
Sasak…
chin.
Grumbling….
“…Bell?”
A bell was hanging on a long string..
There were also long strings tied to trees and trees..
‘It doesn't seem like a trap... Is it for alarm purposes??’
The sound of bells rang clear on the mountain..
It wasn't the sound of a normal bell.
There was no way a bell that small could make a sound loud enough for everyone nearby to hear. It was clear that there was probably some magical treatment involved..
“Did you find it??”
Clearly, the entity he was looking for was nearby. Now all I had to do was find a place to stay..
But then, unexpectedly, the other person spoke to Kang Seol first..
“You're human... . Who are you?….”
slurred speech.
Kang Seol took the other person’s tone of voice for granted and moved on. He was a mysterious force who spoke to me even when I couldn't see him..
Ringing….
The bell rang again, and a confused sound came from the other person..
“oh… don't come….”
“I am not a dangerous person.”
“buy… You're human, right?.”
“…….”
The snowfall has stopped.
It wasn't because of what the other person said, it was because I had finally found a place where the other person might be..
A crumbling hut was erected with great difficulty on the mountainside..
It was quite a hidden location on the peak, so it was a bit difficult to find. It was a location where there wasn't much sunlight, so if you made a mistake, you could have easily passed by..
“all… Don't come closer.….”
“Like I said, I didn't come here for a bad purpose..”
“lie! The Rock Fang sent you! me… What are you going to do with me?!”
At that moment, a choice appeared before Kang Seol’s eyes..
[The outcast fears you. what would you do?]
1. threaten.
2. [Required: Persuasion 1] Make an excuse that you are lost.
3. I order you to help exterminate the rock tusks..
4. [Required: Shaman] Ask for magical teachings.
5. [Required: Insight 1] There is something strange about the opponent. I mention this.
Kang Seol confirmed that the choice was correct and spoke to the other person..
“Why are you telling me not to come closer? is there something wrong?”
“Oji… I told you not to come!”
Choosing an option didn't mean everything was resolved..
In particular, in the case of dialogue options, the system only gave direction, not the system..
“get away from me….”
“you… Are you sick??”
In fact, it wasn't visible from here, but Kang Seol already knew that he was sick..
However, in order to elicit the desired response from the other person, I asked step by step whether it hurt..
Sigh….
The outcast has completely escaped from the hut..
He was a troll, not a human.
The reason his speech felt awkward may have been largely due to the long fangs that extended all the way to the outside of his mouth..
Anyway, the outcast was no ordinary troll..
There were wounds all over my body..
“…Did you see it? Stay away, it's a contagious disease..”
“I'd like to hear more details.”
“…don't make me more miserable.”
- Haha, it’s an infectious disease.!
- Maintain social distance! I have to step down!
The abandoned one just looked at him with a gloomy expression, probably expecting that Kang Seol would naturally retreat..
[Those who are abandoned are contagious. what would you do?]
1. step back.
2. insult.
3. [Required: Admiral 1] Ask if you are infected with poison.
4. [Required: Medicine 1] He says he will look into it..
5. ……
Snowfall was a game-winner.
At least that was the case with the snowfall of the eternal world..
Jeopuk, Jeopuk.
“…What are you doing??”
“I want to hear more from you..”
“When it comes... I'm moving it..”
“If you don't get close, you can't hear closely..”
“…….”
The troll looked straight at the snowfall for a moment..
Then I sighed and went into the hut..
[The outcast lets his guard down.]
“…I am not responsible.”
“Can I come in??”
“…If you want to hear my story. However much.”
Kang Seol smiled and followed him into the hut..
The first thing that hit him as he entered the hut was the musty smell of various medicinal herbs, and what followed was the sight of books lined up tightly..
“…book?”
“Is it strange??”
If reading trolls aren't strange, then what's strange in the world?.
Kang Seol held back his words and then blurted out..
“Not really.”
“…….”
The outcast squatted down and made a bonfire..
crackling…
“Would you like some tea? There is no tea that tastes good, but since there are many medicinal herbs available, we can provide medicinal tea..”
“Rather, I want to continue listening to what we said earlier..”
“What are you curious about??”
“whatever.”
“…….”
The abandoned one responded with silence, then smiled awkwardly at Kang Seol, probably because he had made up his mind..
“that… So, can I tell you my story??”
“That's what I was hoping for.”
“then….”
He soon began to tell the story..
Actually, the story was nothing special..
There was an endemic disease from the past on the sharp rock mountain, which was soon transmitted to the trolls. Because it recurred across generations, it took the lives of many trolls like an epidemic..
The ancestral Rock Maw tribe members suffered from this and created a weak, albeit weak, rule..
“Is that deportation??”
“yes… you're right.”
“Then you are expelled….”
“No, it wasn't me who was exiled. It's my mother..”
“…….”
He continued talking..
The mother who gave birth to him was carrying him in her womb at the time of the exile, and the child begged to be left with the tribe, but the ancestors refused..
He said they might have made the right choice.
“like this… Because I was born with a disease.….”
“…….”
“Even as my mother was dying, she resented her tribe. entire… They say it should all disappear.”
“What?”
“Lack, illness, and me too….”
It was a painful story, but he spoke calmly..
snowfall asked.
“Is the disease incurable??”
“That's why I delved into books. I used magic to learn human language and researched endemic diseases by reading all kinds of miscellaneous books..”
“…result?”
“We almost succeeded, but there was one thing… There are ingredients that cannot be found.”
Snowfall has almost reached the desired information..
“It's called a corpse finger mushroom... It definitely exists on this mountain. but….”
“I couldn't find it.”
“yes. Even if you look at old records, the only thing you find is mushrooms attached to a cliff... And because my disease weakens my bones, it was impossible to even look at the cliff..”
“As for the other trolls... ah….”
“Have you forgotten? That I have been alone since I was born. Well, that's the end of my story. Since it was my first time visiting, I wonder if I complained recklessly... . Anyway, is there anything else you want?….”
“the mushroom….”
“…yes?”
“Can I look for it??”
“what… for what….”
Snowfall smiled faintly.
Issues intertwined with the settings of the Rock Fang tribe, the settings of the trolls, and the settings of the leaders..
The person who contained all of those things in his head was Kang Seol..
he could help this troll.
“I'd say it's a minor deal..”
“…If, really, just if you can get me those mushrooms, I'll do anything..”
[The hidden adventure ‘Abandoned One’ begins.]
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