episode_0124

‘You have to jump into the lake at the moment when the sun and moon rise above your head, and the full moon at that. When I first heard that, I thought, what kind of absurd condition is that? … ‘

Percussion-

“You really got in that way.”

While Shigure was feeling dumbfounded while touching his own body that had not a single wet spot.

“Huh~ So this is what the dungeon looks like? It’s not much different from the outside.”

Yuna said that with a look of wonder on her face, and Erio stood next to her with sparkling eyes.

Glance-

Shigure also entered the Hidden Dungeon for the first time, so he focused on looking around.

‘Overall, it feels very artificial.’

There are also bright lights scattered throughout, and the ceiling and floor are neatly trimmed.

Perhaps that’s why dungeons reminded me of underground ruins or temples rather than caves.

An unexpected sight in many ways.

But it wasn’t that strange or anything.

In a way, it was natural that an unexpected landscape would unfold beyond the dungeon.

‘If I have to be picky… I’m more curious about that guy than the dungeon.’

Shigure glanced at Doyujin and thought.

‘How on earth did he know all this stuff?’

I heard that he got the information by interpreting a book he found by chance… … but honestly, I was still skeptical.

It is even more so when you see him checking his condition with a relaxed expression as if he is used to it, while others look around as if it is strange.

Doyujin noticed Shigure’s gaze and spoke through the choker.

-Even if you look at it like that, there’s nothing I can tell you, so stop looking. And keep what happened today a secret from your father.

By the way, Do Yu-jin didn’t wear a separate choker like Shigure, but she was able to talk to her as much as she wanted.

Well, he was registered as the owner of her choker and dog collar.

‘I feel a little sorry for making a dog wear a collar by tricking it into thinking it was a choker. It seems like you’re treating people like animals.’

However, Do Yu-jin also had her own reasons for not being able to help it.

Because he was in a position where he had to avoid wearing things on his body that could be useless clues, like accessories or tattoos, to prevent the ghost’s true identity as Do Yu-jin from being revealed.

So I searched for a communication artifact that would allow two-way communication even if I wore a Shigure necklace, and the cheapest item I found was that dog collar.

‘Of course there are a lot of points, but it’s still not good to waste them.’

When Do Yu-jin was muttering to herself like that, trying to get rid of the little bit of regret she had.

-okay.

Shigure said that and then slowly pulled up his mask.

I was momentarily swept away by curiosity, but thinking back, now was not the time for that.

A dungeon is a place where opportunity and crisis coexist.

Hidden dungeons in particular have a strong tendency to do this.

So, rather than being distracted by pointless curiosity, it was better to think about what would happen in the future.

‘What should we do about positions? Since this is a party without a tank or healer, we’ll have to be very careful.’

When Shigure was determined to do his best this time and make Doyujin, who used to look at him like a burden, look like a surprised rabbit.

Turuk-

Do Yu-jin said while placing her hand on Erio’s shoulder.

“Then I’ll ask you to take care of it.”

“Yeah, just trust me.”

Erio said that and walked forward quickly.

“Huh?”

Shigure looked at him in confusion.

“Is it okay to just leave it like that?”

“Don’t worry, it’s okay.”

“Of course I know he’s strong, but you never know what might happen in a dungeon.”

“Hmm, of course your worries are not wrong… … ”

Do Yu-jin thought for a moment and then said.

“He’s not at the level where he can measure that kind of common sense.”

“What is that… … ”

The moment Shigure, who didn’t understand Do Yu-jin’s words, tried to ask again.

“Chiririt.”

Erio waved her hands lightly, making her signature grunt sound.

Phage crackle–!!!

Then, small lightning bolts in the shape of needles flew in all directions, instantly piercing the heads of black snakes that were hiding everywhere.

Countless snakes hiding everywhere died without even being able to scream.

Shigure was shocked to see that sight and froze for a moment before he stammered.

“Could it be that he was hiding his powers in class?”

“Well, I don’t know about that either… …Well, just take it easy for now.”

Overwhelming sensing ability that nullifies the opponent’s surprise attacks.

A speed fast enough to strike back at an enemy whose identity is hidden.

A technique that maximizes the speed and penetrative power of the lightning attribute.

Doyujin, who was briefly considering the abilities that Erio possessed, recalled the last time he saw her in the game and spoke.

“Honestly, he’s a genius who’s halfway into monster territory.”

Shigure, who heard those words, still stood there with his eyes open in a daze, as if he couldn’t properly accept the situation, but there was no particular problem.

“It’s annoying.”

Countless shadowy snakes appear between the cracks in the walls and floors.

Those who would have originally bitten the intruder’s neck with their strange movements and faint sounds were killed by Erio’s lightning, piercing their heads.

“All solved.”

Numerous traps hidden everywhere to lure intruders.

Those who would have reacted sensitively like inexperienced virgins were freed after Do Yu-jin gave them a few light gestures.

Shigure muttered to himself as he watched them stride through the dungeon as if it were their home, relying on both force and information.

“No, you’re talking about dungeon raiding. Who in the world raids dungeons like this?”

All dead bodies are like this.

Do Yu-jin smiled and answered her words inwardly.

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Kuuung-

“Eugene, I’ve taken care of everything.”

Erio, who had even easily dealt with the dungeon boss, approached with a brisk pace and said so.

“Yeah, thank you for your hard work.”

Do Yu-jin lightly patted her head as she looked at him.

Yuna, who was next to him, looked at him with envious eyes, but she only made a “eee” sound and shook her body, and did not interfere or anything.

Because I knew that in a situation like now where Erio was very active, I wouldn’t be able to get what I wanted if I stepped forward, and it would only cause trouble for Do Yu-jin.

For reference, Shigure was looking back and forth between the Taegeuksa (太極蛇) whose forehead was pierced by a lightning spear and Erio who was being caressed by Doyujin with a blank expression.

Do Yu-jin smiled without realizing it when she saw that sight.

Because I understood Shigure’s feelings.

‘Honestly, I didn’t know it would end this easily.’

[Cleared the Lake of Seals.]

[You earn 10,710 EXP.]

[You have achieved a simple achievement.]

[Acquire a new trait (3★).]

[… … ]

[You have achieved a simple achievement.]

[Acquire a new trait (2★).]

Do Yu-jin looked at the message in front of her with a slightly bewildered look, then looked at the black snake with white scales sprouting here and there, which was as big as a large truck.

‘It was strong.’

Taegeuksa was as powerful as its large body.

He even pushed Erio with quick movements that did not match his size, and it was not just his physical abilities that were outstanding.

It eats shadows to recover its body and emits bursts of light to steal vision.

This ability of Taegeuksa was very threatening even to Do Yu-jin who was watching the fight from afar.

‘Well, in the end, we couldn’t overcome the difference in compatibility.’

Hmm-

‘But if I had known this would happen, should I have just come alone? Looking back, it seems like there wouldn’t have been any problems.’

In fact, the power of the Taegeuk Master that appeared in the game was not to this extent.

The guy with perfectly symmetrical white and black scales was smaller than I am now, but he pressured the intruders who entered the dungeon with much greater force than I am now.

Even Do Yu-jin, who has achieved considerable growth, is thinking that it might be difficult for her to do so on her own.

‘Come to think of it, the dungeons in the game were different in shape too.’

Originally, the only things in the sealed lake were traps and small monsters.

That is, a monster as strong as the Shadow Snake did not appear.

However, Do Yu-jin wasn’t particularly surprised at the changed situation.

While spending a night in Huma Village, I had already guessed this kind of situation.

‘You came too quickly and the story got tangled up. I guess I’ll have to think twice about moving like this next time.’

Perhaps the Taegeuksa did not appear naturally in the dungeon, but rather flowed in by chance from outside.

‘The guy must have been a bit confused at first, but he must have swallowed his saliva after seeing the energy flowing here. Then he created a shadow snake and started eating the energy here.’

Woohoo-

As Do Yu-jin continued her investigation while looking at the corpse of Taegeuksa, the boss room began to vibrate slightly and slowly began to place something down in front of them.

It was the appearance of relics, rare rewards that could be obtained by clearing dungeons.