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Episode.82 The moon that always rises, the midnight sun, the setting moon

‘White night?! that…’

A quest I got after reading a book about vampires.

‘Quest, view.’

– Tiring!

“quest”

『Collapsed Paradise』

『Follow the life that blooms from death and correct the flow of time.』

“white night. 0/1』

『Reward: A book with secrets.』

It matches the reward given here.

I don’t remember clearly, but…

‘I felt like I was talking about something with a dragon in my dream.’

Now I can’t really remember it.

【There’s nothing you can do about it because dreams usually disappear from memory quickly. I don’t know what it is.】

“When you say midnight sun… you mean the phenomenon where it doesn’t get dark at night, right, Dad?”

“I see… Light is definitely fatal to vampires… But why does that cause problems for Ilya to inherit the title?”

The moonlight entering the cave became even brighter.

As if now is the last light that can be sent.

“Almost all vampires live in my territory. However, if eternal morning comes to that territory… the vampires with the weakest power will end their lives in order, and in the end, not even the true ancestors will be able to avoid death. The few surviving compatriots will be scattered, and we will become a minority race like the dragons.”

“Sure, it must be a bit difficult to act noble in a place like that.”

Illya heard our conversation and held the bottle containing Sechidog that she had hidden tightly without breaking it.

“Then, Harin… where is my colleague?”

“Are you worried about your colleagues?”

“Of course, say it quickly.”

I urged him.

“The girl you are looking for… is in the room where the guests are staying. The door was probably locked with a steel chain and padlock, so I couldn’t even look outside after coming here.”

“Rooms where guests stay?”

“My daughter will know anyway, so you don’t need to ask me. Better ask only the necessary questions… noob.”

I washed my face dry.

This was because he had changed a lot since I first met him, and his behavior towards me seemed contradictory to me.

“…You seem to have become quite friendly, but was the reason you swung your sword when you first saw me just because you were drunk?”

“Do you really think that is a necessary question…? Well, it’s done. The reason I attacked you was because it reminded me of myself when I was young. A foolish attitude, a fighting method that relies on luck, and a sword like mine. Even the condition of the weapon was equally old.”

“You did it just because of that?”

“If you are not a party involved, you do not know this feeling. It wasn’t a feeling that could be called just that. Just thinking about those times when my skills were lacking was a source of pain. Olivia died because I wasn’t good enough. I couldn’t protect you because I wasn’t strong enough. I lost someone I loved because I was a ‘newbie.’”

Love dulled even Verdium, which was so strong.

“I think I’m too strong to be called a rookie…”

I thought over his words.

A black sword like Verdium.

And a fledgling who lost a loved one.

The reason I have so much in common with him is probably because of my mood.

“Strong? If he was really strong, he would definitely protect her. It happened only a few hundred years ago. I am still weak as always. If I had become stronger, I would definitely have saved her life.”

“Dad…”

“Hey, do you remember the necklace I gave you hundreds of years ago?”

She took off the necklace hanging around her neck.

Normally, I couldn’t tell at all whether she was covered by a dress or wearing a necklace.

“Of course I remember, how could I forget. This is the first and last gift my dad gave me.”

“It actually belongs to Olivia. It’s the last thing I left before I die.”

“… This necklace was my mother’s keepsake…? Why didn’t you tell me in advance?”

【You didn’t know that the necklace was your mother’s keepsake. It’s interesting.】

Chaewon muttered to herself and looked at the necklace in Illya’s hand.

“I’m sorry for being a bad father.”

There seemed to be no reason why Verdium did not inform Illya that the necklace was a keepsake of her mother.

“Ugh… Is this the limit now?”

“What is the limit?”

“We paid the price for failing to save the dead. Now, soon I will be able to go to my wife’s side. If I couldn’t save you, it’s a problem I can follow. It’s simple. Hehe…”

“What do you mean, following mom, dad…? Did I misunderstand?”

Ah, that’s why I said it’s better to ask only the necessary questions.

I don’t have much time left.

It seemed like a good decision to come straight here without searching the mansion.

Verdium’s physical condition was not as good as he said.

Maybe even if it was a little late, I wouldn’t have been able to get the information.

Illya looked at Verdium in confusion.

The fluttering eyes, shaking eyes, and dilated pupils clearly showed that she was very surprised.

“Newbie, I really don’t have much time left… to the point where I can’t even say goodbye to Illya. So hurry, quickly raise your sword.”

“Suddenly?”

“The choice of the word ‘suddenly’ when the prosecutor draws his sword is not appropriate.”

As Verdium said, I took out the sword from my inventory.

“For a novice, this is sophisticated subspace magic. Raise your sword straight and point it at me.”

“I did aim first. What are you trying to do like this? Do you want to fight?”

“Hmph, you are so new and stupid… I wonder if I can entrust Illya to you…”

“Ma, you’re leaving it to me?!”

Illya broke out of voice and shouted loudly.

“Well, I guess we can’t reverse it now. Stave me to death with that sword.”

Verdium suddenly asks you to kill him.

“Lord, it sounds like you’re asking me to kill you… I’m not sure if I understand it correctly.”

“There is no need to ask for confirmation. You probably know better than anyone else but me, right? That there is a monster-like ability sleeping in that sword.”

“Monstrous abilities?”

Is it the ability to put the queen’s soul into the sword?

Not only is she not really a queen, but I don’t think it’s a very deceptive ability.

I didn’t think it was a monstrous ability at all.

Honestly, I think the ability to contain the queen’s soul is a bit of a penalty.

【Aren’t you thinking something impure just now? Did I hear it wrong…?】

“Yes, the sword gains experience through the act of taking life. The sword grows based on that experience. You know this but you act like a fool… It’s bad quality.”

… I knew that the sword was growing.

Right now, I am in a state where endless growth is possible due to the blessings of the system.

It is not immediately clear whether there is an end or not, but of course the weapon is in a state where growth is possible.

“I don’t understand why you’re trying to get so lost in your thoughts. Wasn’t he trying to kill me anyway? If so, do it quickly. Kill me and let me experience the black weapon.”

“It’s not like I’m killing them in a fight, but if they suddenly ask me to kill them like this, there’s something… um, should I say I’m reluctant.”

“You’re such a fool, even if you leave me like this, I will die in a few minutes anyway due to the cost of failing in the ritual to revive the dead. However, if you kill me, who will die in a few minutes anyway, with that weapon, you can use some of my power as experience to grow. If you really are someone who uses the same weapons as me, you will understand what I am saying.”

“Don’t you regret it?”

“Do it quickly.”

I gave strength to my sword.

“Dad…”

“I’ll finish it quickly, Lee.”

“I… I’ll be outside the cave for a while. When you’re done… just come out to me.”

Illya seemed to not have the courage to watch this scene and left.

“Here we go, Verdium. No regrets, right?”

“Don’t hesitate. I’m going to die in a few minutes anyway. Just do it.”

Shoo!-

My sword cut through the wind and moved forward, piercing the air resistance with its sharp tip.

Phew!-

Soon my sword was filled with the scent of blood.

The color of my sword, which had been based on black, suddenly began to be covered in red blood.

“With death approaching right before my eyes, I feel quite sleepy.”

Sigh!-

When I pulled out my sword, the red liquid of Verdium flew and sprayed on the floor.

“Hahaha… Soon, I can go see you… Olivia…”

– Shake it off.

Finally, he collapsed completely.

A ritual to revive the dead using the ‘Parasite’ that neutralized even the very strong Verdium.

I could only quietly hope that this parasite would not spread to the world I live in.

“Please take good care of Illya… A newbie from outside…”

Verdium, a guest from outside and a novice, made one final request to me.

The last request he made to me before his death was Verdium, who could not hear my answer and left to be with his wife.

– Tiring!

[Defeated Verdium Violet (Lv.72).]

[By defeating Verdium Violet, the level has increased significantly from 30 to 48.]

[The level of the King’s Insight has increased from Lv.3 to Lv.4. More information is now available.]

[The level of invisibility has increased from Lv.1 to Lv.2. The duration increases.]

[The level of acceleration has increased from Lv.1 to Lv.2.]

‘uh? Why didn’t the attack skills level up at all this time?’

【Isn’t it because there’s no particular battle?】

is it?

– Tiring!

[Overcame a gap of more than 10 levels and defeated the monster.]

[A corresponding reward will be given.]

[You can choose one of three random rewards.]

[compensation]

1.Technology – Bleeding Partner

2. Goods – G Coin Random Package

3.Tool – Bomb doll

Just like before and this time too.

It seems that technology, goods, and tools each appear one by one.

The first technique seemed to be a technique used by the enemy I had defeated.

‘Previously, black armor was used for dual swords.’

Number 2 always seemed to provide the same items.

‘It seemed like I got lucky last time and 10 G coins popped up.’

Number 3 always presents a strange choice.

‘No, before they gave us seemingly useless options like a rope, so why is it a bomb doll this time? I really don’t understand.’

Still, I guess I’m showing it because it can be used somewhere.

The system does not provide me with useless options.

‘Hmm… Shall we try the insight that has risen to a higher level?’

I wondered if I could gain insight into a skill that I had never seen before and that was only written down on the reward list.

‘The king’s insight, activated.’

I used King’s Insight on bleeding partners.

– Tiring!

[Check the technology information.]

[information]

Name: Bleeding Partner(?)

Type: Technology

Feature: Infuses energy into the sword when used. Your attacks cause stronger bleeding. When you attack once, the bleeding energy that follows cuts and attacks that space once more.

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After reading this description, I chose this technique without hesitation.

– Tiring! Acquired Bleeding Partner (B).

Not only did I not have much combat skills, but I was confident that it would suit my fighting style well.

Next, I will bring in Verdium’s technology that I processed.

‘Inheritance of ability, activation.’

– Tiring!

[Abilities are inherited from the monster’s corpse.]

[Inheritable Abilities]

1. Shadow Attack

2. The swordsmanship of a self-made man

3. Vampirism

4. Attribution

5. Last Fight

6. Preemptive strike

7. Ecstatic Running

One less choice.

Verdium was a self-made man.

It seemed as if his swordsmanship spoke of the path he had taken.

Still, since it has nothing to do with me, I pass on number 2.

I don’t really need steps 3 and 6, so I pass them.

I don’t know what number 5 means.

‘The king’s insight, activated.’

I used King’s Insight in Last Fight.

– Tiring!

[Check the technology information.]

[information]

Name: Last Fight(?)

Type: Technology

Feature: When used, it makes a final struggle before dying. When your life runs out, you have one last chance to attack. The last attack is sure to be a critical hit.

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Hmm… it’s a little bad.

There is no point in landing a critical hit on an enemy if you are not going to die anyway.

I also skipped option 5.

Anyway, I feel good because as the level of insight increases, I feel like I have more places to use it in many ways.

Attribute number 4. A technique that literally infuses properties.

As expected, this is a common option that pops up often.

Number 7, unlike the sprint I saw before, had a trance in front of it.

Does this mean that you are racing to the point where you almost forget yourself?

I quickly lost interest and turned my attention to number 1.

I realized that insight also works with the information that comes from the inheritance of abilities, so it will work this time too.

‘The king’s insight, activated.’

I used the King’s Insight for Shadow Attack.

– Tiring!

[Check the technology information.]

[information]

Name: Shadow Attack(?)

Type: Technology

Feature: When used, you can hide in the shadows. You can pop out of someone else’s shadow. When hiding in the shadows, you can see outward from underneath the shadow you want to come out of.

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Considering everything, this skill called Shadow Attack was the one that suited me best among the 7 options that could either be the best attack skill or the best evasion skill.

I chose Shadow Attack.

– Tiring! You have learned Shadow Attack (A).

“Whew… Is that enough? ”

I took a deep breath, like someone who had just completed a big task.

– Pajijik.

Verdium became the gate to the outside world.

It’s really interesting, but it’s also uncomfortable.

By the way, if I show this to Trice, will she believe that I’m from another world?

Anyway, I have to find Harin before I get out of here.

Because I can’t throw it away.

– Ouch!

A sound coming from outside.

It’s Illya’s voice.

I hurriedly ran out.

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“Ilya? What’s going on!”

I left the cave at high speed.

Outside the cave, the suddenly formed sun was emitting murderous heat.

【Is this the curse of the ‘white night’ that the duke spoke of? Wasn’t it definitely night earlier?】

I found Illya leaning against the cave entrance right next to me.

Illya’s skin was burning little by little from the strong sunlight.

I urgently moved Illya inside the cave entrance.

To a shady place where the gate cannot be seen.

“Stop.”

Light purple hair reflecting sunlight.

“Trice?”

“Troublesome bitches were excluded in advance. You won’t be able to stop me with your skills.”

“What are you talking about? Didn’t you collapse because of the sunlight?”

“Are you talking about Illya? Of course I knocked him out. No matter how strong the sun’s rays are, the true tide will last at least 3 minutes.”

“Trice You knocked Illya unconscious? You are Illya’s servant!”

“Shut up, how long are you going to call me by my fake name?”

“pseudonym? Your name is Triche, right?”

Triche lightly flipped her hair.

“Trice? Sorry, that’s not my name.”

She immediately lifted her skirt and took out two daggers stuck in her garter belt.

“Let me introduce myself again… I am Beatrice, Deputy Master of the Ring Guard Adventurer’s Guild. I will deal with you here and now.”