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Episode.28 Treasure

But why is there a library?

Is it a library in the first place?

No, with books spread out everywhere, I can’t think of anything else other than the library.

If this space were a warehouse, the books would not be neatly placed like this, but rather strewn about in a messy manner.

It’s my guess, but I don’t think this library is a place for learning.

Otherwise, there is no way it would all be made of silver.

But is there any reason for such a tool to exist in a place where simple monsters live?

I couldn’t figure that out.

Because I couldn’t figure out why the gate leading to this dungeon was created in our land in the first place.

It could not be proven using scientific techniques.

These exquisitely crafted furniture.

As if people once lived here.

A flawless sophistication compared to the world outside of us.

It is a trace of humanity that cannot be hidden.

【Ugh, it’s heavy.】

When I had a moment to think, Chaewon made a crying sound.

【Now, wait a minute. It’s a lot heavier than I thought?】

I’ve only read two books, so does that mean it’s difficult?

“Not enough exercise.”

【Ha… Ah, but you know.】

“Why.”

【What are you going to do?】

“What. Add a subject.”

When I saw her speaking without the subject, I unconsciously wanted to hit her with honey chestnuts.

【No, think about it.】

“Huh?”

I was a little taken aback by Chaewon’s strong appearance.

“Well, what is it.”

【No, how are we going to get out of here? Are we going to continue to isolate ourselves in the library?】

‘Ah, that’s what it was.’

【You’re so carefree… Seeing how you don’t panic even after hearing this, I’m sure you have a solution in mind, right?】

I listened to her and raised my sword.

【Huh? Hey… did I speak too loudly? Why is that sword…? I was wrong -】

“Why were you so scared? I’m going to use this to make a hole in the door so I can see what’s going on outside.”

【Ah… who was scared?! joy!】

Chaewon violently turned her head.

I turned it so hard that I thought my neck was spinning.

But unfortunately, suicide attempts are of no use to her.

It’s already dead anyway.

“Hmm… But this door is made of stone, so will the hole come out easily?”

– Drurr.

With the sharp edge of my sword, I slowly began to scrape away at the door, as if I were making a statue.

【… Hey, then you’ll do it all day?】

“… Shall we dig a little harder?”

【Of course you should, you idiot.】

I roughed it up a lot to get the hole.

As a result.

The sword went through the door.

【Oh good! With that momentum, throw a round peep hole!】

“What hole are you making?”

I was so focused on making a hole that I couldn’t hear very well.

【Ah, um… a scouting hole?】

I don’t think it was, but that’s not important right now.

I applied the same force to the sword and made a hole that was a bit sloppy, but could still be said to be round.

And the moment I pushed that part with my hand and made a complete hole.

Between them, the hands of skeletons dug into a pile.

– Clang!- Clang!- Clang!- Clang!- Clang!- Clang!

– Clang!- Clang!- Clang!- Clang!- Clang!- Clang!

“Wow!”

【Hee! Hey, what is this! Stop it again quickly!】

It was already too late to close that hole again.

This is because the round stone that was pushed out when making the hole had already fallen to the floor outside.

Common sense dictates that you can’t pull it when you make a hole.

I took a step back.

“Huh?”

Now I see that those bones’ hands were busy fluttering in the air.

If you step back a little, you will not receive any damage.

“Hey Chaewon.”

【Hi!… Ah… Why are you calling me?】

“Let’s look for the back door when there is aggro in front of you.”

Chaewon tilted her head as if she didn’t understand what I was saying.

“Is there only one door in this large library? Let’s quickly find another door. The door we came in could be the back door, so quickly get off my shoulder and find it, whether it’s the front door or whatever.”

【Ah Okay. Instead, you should hold this book for a moment.】

I briefly received two books back from Chaewon.

We spread out to both sides and searched for the door.

The entrance or exit gradually leaves the place full of books. Anything was good, so I started looking for a place where I could go out.

However, in the area to the left where I went there was nothing that could be properly called a door.

‘Hmm… I don’t think there’s anything that could be called a door here… What do you think about there?’

【There’s no door on the right here… but there’s a window! Shall we go out here?】

‘okay. I’ll go back there.’

When I heard Chaewon say that she had found a window, I quickly moved on.

– chin.

But while I was moving to where she was, something stopped me.

“This is… a box?”

【come fast! I’m scared…】

‘Wait a minute.’

When I found the box on the floor, I first suspected it was a Mimic, but I immediately put an end to my suspicions when I saw its size.

I picked up the box.

Now that I look at it, it looks like a small treasure chest.

I tried with all my might to open that little treasure chest.

But the tiny treasure chest did not open.

Perhaps a ‘key’ is needed to open this treasure chest.

【Hey, what are you doing if you’re not coming now?】

In this urgent situation, I have to worry.

Aggro from all the bones.

Now, all the aggro is being drawn into the hole I just dug.

Should I run away?

Or are you looking for the key?

Actually, there is nothing to worry about.

Don’t I already have the key?

Immediately I took my keys out of my pants pocket.

You might be thinking, who would carry such an unsightly and valuable item in their pants pocket?

But actually, that’s the same for me too.

I need to quickly collect G Coins and buy inventory.

‘I can’t believe Hell Joseon is reflected in the system’s stores.’

【… system..? Stop talking nonsense and come to me quickly! Why are you procrastinating when the skeletons come?】

I immediately tried using the ‘Defector’s Key’ to open a small treasure chest.

But I couldn’t even get into the keyhole.

This is because Defector’s key was only a few centimeters larger than the keyhole of the treasure chest I was holding.

‘Then, there is a separate key for this box…’

【Aaaah! The skeletons almost tore the door off!

‘Ugh. ‘I’ll go now!’

Can not help it.

First, I grabbed the box and sprinted towards Chaewon.

Not far from the door we entered through, she opened a window and sat on the window sill.

【Hee… You’re finally here? Now, let’s go!】

– Clap!

– Grumble.

“… I think I heard an ominous sound from the door?”

【Wow. Don’t worry, let’s get out quickly!】

I crumpled against the window.

“.. It’s a bit tight?.. It’ll hurt your butt.”

【I’m a ghost, so I can just get through that?】

I barely got out of the window.

“Now, you come out quickly too.”

Chaewon escaped easily.

Honestly, it’s only fun if you get caught here.

【Whew… it was really hard.】

“Really? Now pick up the book.”

【.. Can you please take a look?】

“I have to fight. I’ll pick it up later.”

It’s because I’m so weak.

【uh? But what is that small box?】

“Oh, this? I was late picking this up earlier.”

【Oh… a treasure chest? Is it locked?】

“Yes, I wanted to find the key, but the situation is so bad that I have to give up on getting the key.”

Chaewon took the small treasure box from me and looked at it here and there.

I guess I had some free time, so I used the King’s insight on that little treasure chest.

‘The King’s Insight activated.’

– Tiring!

[Check the object’s information.]

[information]

Name: Unknown Treasure Chest

Type: Unknown

Features: small

-Current Status-

Old treasure chest.

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The information says it’s old, but it doesn’t look old at all on the outside.

Perhaps it was well maintained, or had a certain magic applied to it.

It’s most likely one of two things.

“It’s difficult… I can’t carry this around.”

It’s too big to carry in your pocket.

It’s about the size of an adult man’s fist.

It’s too small to be called a treasure chest, but it’s quite large to be portable.

Because the angled edges are sharp, the pocket may tear if you carry it in your pocket.

‘After all, do I have no choice but to leave my luggage to Chaewon again?

【What else are you giving me!.. Can’t you just hit this and break it?】

“That makes sense -”

She placed the small treasure chest she was holding on the floor.

“Ah.”

【What can’t be done? Let’s give it a try!】

It’s unclear whether my current stats will work or not.

‘system.’

– Tiring!

‘My Info.’

[Check your information.]

[information]

Name: Han Si-woo (21)

Level: 20

Position: Dealer

Status possessed: 0

-Current stats-

Strength: 6

Agility: 3

Intelligence: 5

Luck: 7

-Technology Possessed-

Attenuation-nerf (EX) LV.1 (Max)

[If you use a command after making physical contact with a person with abilities of the same race, the target’s abilities are reduced by two levels.]

P. System Blessing (EX) LV.1 (Max)

[Helping holder Han Si-woo grow. You can obtain various rewards as you grow.]

Inheritance of Ability (S) LV.1 (Max)

[You can inherit abilities from the corpse of the creature you killed. (You can select one.)]

King’s Insight (S) LV.2

[You can obtain more information. (The amount of information you can obtain increases as the level increases.)]

Soul Protection (S) LV.1

[Nullifies the effects of abilities that cause mental damage. (Cooldown: 24 hours. / Prevents only harmful effects.)]

Soul Summon (A) LV.1 (Max)

[The soul contained in the sword can be summoned. (However, it can be liberated if both sides wish.)]

Invisibility (A) LV.1

[Makes the body transparent when not in combat. However, the duration is proportional to the intelligence level. (Intelligence stat x 5 minutes)]

P.Basic Swordsmanship (D) LV.4

[You can handle your sword more sharply.]

3 consecutive attacks (D) LV.4

[Attack 3 times quickly.]

P.Drugman’s Grace (D) LV.2

[Increases the duration of the drug’s beneficial effects by 10 times.]

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Strength 6.

Lucky 7.

No matter what kind of gambler this is, luck is higher than power.

I don’t think you can open this treasure chest with the power of Colang 6.

“No, I am ignorant. What if you made the treasure chest open by hitting it? This isn’t like opening the lock on an entry-level locker… I have to say something that makes sense.”

As I lost confidence, I tried to subconsciously let them know that that action was unreasonable.

【Aww… It’s noisy! Just try it! Even if it doesn’t open, it’s a profit, and if it opens, it’s profitable, right? Break the mold and come out! You’re wrong!】

“Hey, technically you are older than me, right? But why do I have to listen to you?”

【you? I died at 20, so I will forever be 20! And if you follow your logic, are you saying that everything you have done to me so far is what you would do to your sister? This guy who doesn’t even have a braid-】

“Oh, okay, you can try it.”

I cut off her needlessly long conversation and decided to give it a try.

【I’m not finished talking yet!】

I ignored her rapid-fire words and struck the small treasure chest lying on the floor with my sword.

I was worried about whether it would be rewarding to be stronger than before.

– Kang!

Did it help that my luck level went up from 6 to 7 before coming to this gate?

It’s clear that Lucky Seven helped me.

Damn that ignorant girl. No, I didn’t want to admit that what the witch ghost said was right.

As expected, the small treasure chest I hit broke and the key hole became tattered.

“… What is it?”

【… Is this really happening?】

I put away my sword and picked up the small broken treasure chest.

“What did you hear…”

【Is there some really great treasure?】

We opened the little treasure chest with great anticipation.

In that box.

I opened that small treasure box.

It contained treasure.

But there were two gold pieces in the box.

And the gold had a bright red ruby embedded in it.

That treasure chest.

Inside was a pair of gold rings with gorgeous, small rubies.