Light of Arad: The First to Walk - Chapter 60



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The tribal confederation ‘Bantu’ came down to the border of the principality and even crossed over some parts of the border.

Although it was an extremely threatening action from the perspective of the Duchy of Bel Myre, it could not be defined as a full-scale invasion.

If that happens, it means that a war between the principality and the Bantu people will break out, so a large-scale response is not possible.

Above all, due to the tensions with the Kingdom of Pennes and the movement of troops, as well as the epidemic in Northmire, the military of the duchy has been going through many hardships and has not even been able to properly reorganize.

Moreover, nomadic peoples who are closed off and avoid contact with outside forces do not give a reason even if an official envoy is sent.

Even if the principalities individually tried to investigate, they could not send personnel into Bantu territory, and since they were not allowed in in the first place, they could not even investigate the reason for the Bantu’s movements.

‘So, the Queen of the Duchy of Bel Myer is asking an adventurer to investigate what happened to an adventurer who, strictly speaking, is neither part of the Duchy nor the Empire… … In the end, it is up to the user to resolve the issue.’

In any case, in order to proceed with the flow of this main scenario quest, the ‘Dungeon Area: Storm Pass’ in the eternal snowy mountains where the Bantu tribe is located, isn’t moving to the border of the Bantu principality an essential prerequisite?

But there is no such movement itself?

The Bantu have not yet come down near the borders of the principality?

‘In-game, the story is connected straight away. Well, you could say that since it’s reality, some time passage is necessary… … .’

Still, it’s strange.

‘That hasn’t been the case at all until now.’

In reality, it may take several days.

If we look at it literally in terms of reality, there are things that would take months or years.

There were several instances where even such things would progress in an instant when Jinseong himself intervened and carried out the process.

In that case, there would be no need for the conditions for this incident related to the Bantu people to be completely incorporated into the flow of time in reality, so it was possible to draw a primary conclusion as to why it had not yet occurred.

‘I was going to stop by the Golden Cave again, but, oh, that wasn’t the problem.’

Jinseong finished collecting the set in [Inventory].

Sharan looked at Jinseong, who had become quite serious, and cast a worried look on his face.

“Is it okay? What if Mr. Jinseong’s ability doesn’t work properly this time-”

“No, it will happen. It’s just… a little different. Anyway, don’t worry, Sharan. These are the gold nuggets I brought earlier. Please appraise them again.”

“Huh? When- No, you mean you just got this much gold at that time?”

“Please take care of me! I’ll go!”

Sharan looked back and forth between the gold nuggets and Jinseong, but Jinseong paid no attention to Sharan and headed out of the Magic Guild.

What should be done right now?

Jinseong immediately picked up the megaphone and spoke.

(Ch. 1) Jinseong: Is Sunsoo-jikki or Sunsoo-rasura here? Or, if there are any members of Sunsoo’s guild, please check.

As for the defensive equipment, the set would still be effective, and there were two things Jinseong wanted to get.

‘One is a weapon. I need a weapon stronger than .’

The true level is 40.

However, the dungeon areas: The dungeons in Storm Pass start at a minimum level of 50.

‘No, you won’t be able to go to those dungeons in the first place. They’re places that the Bantu have to open up to you. You might even have to go further than that.’

Above all, if the problem is as Jinseong thinks, there is a possibility that this time we will not be going through the dungeon’s stages one by one.

If this incident was contamination, Jinseong had already vaguely realized where and how the contamination occurred and was working.

‘The reason the Bantu people started to move… … If there is a problem with that reason, and if I have to go there-.’

You may have to go near the most rugged peak of the eternal snow-capped mountains.

If that happens, you may have to deal with monsters in areas that are at least level 55 or higher.

And you need to identify and eliminate the cause of the contamination to return to the original main scenario quest flow.

‘-That item too… … we’ll have to prepare it sufficiently.’

Therefore, before leaving for the Everlasting Snow Mountain region, Jinseong absolutely needed two items.

Fortunately, there is someone who can help you with that sincerity.

“Hey, where are you? In front of Kanna? Okay okay?”

As soon as they whispered about the meeting place, Sun-soo came looking for Jin-seong.

And Jinseong had to let out a sigh.

Because, with a little exaggeration, the figure that could be seen from several tens of meters away was approaching Jinseong himself.

“Jinseong-nim! Bbyuhbbyuh!”

A female wizard equipped with an and avatar.

‘Your occupation is Elemental Master. Haa… … . I also have a character that wears that avatar set, but when I see it in person, it’s something, something-.’

It was a realization that once again made me realize what the ‘purity’ of purity is.

* * *

Sun-soo was looking at the monitor with a bright smile on her face.

[That character too… … I guess it’s a miner character.]

[ㅋㅋㅋㅋYeah, right ㅋㅋ You’re quick-witted~]

[The clothes… … I think that’s what it looks like when you look at the avatar’s appearance.]

“Phew. You’ve already adapted so well, my lord.”

Because Jinseong’s reaction was always enjoyable to see.

For users of the game Dungeon & Fighter, especially if they are not completely new gamers, this avatar is very familiar and famous, but for ‘elders’, isn’t it a bit confusing?

She couldn’t help but burst out laughing because Jinseong was showing exactly the reactions of the elders that she had imagined.

Of course, Jinseong was bewildered by the bizarre sight of the Elemental Master wearing the with a giggling expression on his face, but there was no way Sunsoo would know that.

[ㅋㅋㅋThat’s a perfect fit for a punkㅋㅋㅋ]

[Bam… … .]

[Haha, you know what? There’s nothing better than a bun! A bun!]

[Oh, yes.]

A type of meme used within the game as well as in external communities related to the game.

Pure giggled as she overused the once vulgar term, now used as a nickname, in relation to the female wizard character.

“Hehehe, look at his real reaction! It’s driving me crazy, why do I find this old man’s reaction so cute? If I actually said that, I’d probably be called rude.”

Sunsoo quickly opened Jinseong’s [Character Information] and entered the chat.

[What are you going to do? Haha, the auction house is empty of human warmth, so should I buy it for you today too? Hahaha]

[Can I ask you something like that?]

Jinseong never used the expression ‘human warmth’.

It’s just that it’s already been recognized that way in Pure’s mind.

[Okay, okay, but if I buy it at the auction house]

As soon as I hit enter, the pure hand stopped.

The reason why the follow-up chat asking, “Do you have human warmth?” didn’t continue was simple.

‘… What is this? The set?’

This was because I saw the real thing equipped with on all five pieces of armor.

It was extremely embarrassing for me as a pure person.

‘It’s not like… something sold at an auction house… Where can you still find this? Isn’t it an item that can’t be obtained anymore?’

A quick search in the in-game [Encyclopedia] yielded no results.

The innocent eyes behind the round glasses rolled quickly.

[Mr. Pure?]

[Where did you get Arti Marpisa? I don’t know if it’s a drop or not.]

In response to Jinseong’s question, she asked back.

As expected, it was fortunate for Jinseong that her monitor did not show her facial expression changing from moment to moment.

[Ah… … I bought it from an acquaintance who used to play DnF. He said it was good for my level.]

This was the excuse Jinseong could come up with.

Some people might think this is an absurd answer, but not to Soon-soo.

An older person who is playing the game Dungeon & Fighter for the first time.

A person who started gaming as a new hobby because he had no financial difficulties.

‘Ah~ Ahh! That’s possible!? Phew, that’s right. I guess I could buy it from the MZ employees at your company! A subordinate who quit DnF in the past tried to look good in front of his boss, the senior- Kihihihi.’

Since Jinseong’s perception has already been fixed like that, Jinseong’s answer becomes an additional interpretation ‘on its own’ in her head.

Pureun, who had misunderstood and solved the problem on her own, continued typing in an instant.

[ㅋㅋㅋㅋ So what should I buy you today?]

[I’m trying to change my weapon. Could you please look at some unique weapons that are okay up to level 50? I’d like to change between a shortsword and a light sword.]

[Weapon ok ok first spring ㄱㄷ]

Sun-soo’s eyes were as quick as her typing speed.

As soon as she lifted her round glasses, Sun-soo finished her exploration and said.

[I have the level 50 black light sword Kainus lol]

[But this]

[Because it is also used for skin]

[It’s expensive and there are no more seals left]

, a unique light sword that can be equipped by a level 40 true master through , as the required level is 50.

An item that can also be used as a weapon shape using items such as .

In the game Dungeon & Fighter, most items above a certain level are untradeable, but there are cases where you can buy and sell items by using a ‘wax candle’ to return them to a ‘sealed’ state.

However, even in such cases, the number of seals is limited, and the fact that the remaining number of seals for the item confirmed by the pure is 0 means that if the genuine person purchases and uses it this time, he cannot resell it.

‘Should I buy it? Should I still buy it? Actually, I don’t think you need to change the ‘Dunlin’ yet. You can push it with the Lotus for the time being, but if you really want to buy it… … .’

She waited for Jinseong’s answer, suppressing her pounding heart.

Jinseong asked.

[How much is it?]

[It’s 8.88 million gold lol but I don’t think I need it right now]

[Level up more and later anyway]

Sun-soo tried to give him advice, but Jin-sung cut her off and replied.

[I’ll buy it. It’s important to become a little stronger. I have the money. Will you buy it for me?]

Those were also words that made Pureo give a ‘seal clap’.

[Oh lol, as expected]

‘As expected of Donlin! Donlin doesn’t buy! Donlin buys! Power wallet warrior! This is what an adult is, you guys! Is that it? Puhihi! And buying Cleap too.’

How rich seniors enjoy gaming.

Rather than considering cost-effectiveness, we are moving towards pursuing overwhelming strength by making the most of our financial resources!

It’s also funny to her that she’s wearing a that’s already at level 40 and has no need to use it, and that even the emblem work has been completed.

[also?]

[lol lol]

Just in case Jinseong noticed her true thoughts, she quickly apologized.

Of course, Jinseong wasn’t thinking about anything like that.

Rather, I only had a question like, ‘What on earth could this crazy person be thinking to say that?’

Above all, isn’t the existence of purity a situation that is of great help to Jinseong, regardless of his personality?

[Mr. Sunsoo, can I ask you one more favor? There’s an item I’d like to get.]

[Hahaha, go ahead and say it haha]

She is indispensable for obtaining other items that Jinseong wants, including weapons, as well as anything else he needs for this job.

Sun-soo tilted her head as she heard the name of another item that Jin-seong asked for.

“…That’s strange. Why are you looking for such items? You bought Cleave too… Since you have more gold than when you sold the Lotus form last time, I guess you bought various things at the Sera Shop and sold them – No, how can someone who said they don’t want to use the auction house turn anything they buy at the Sera Shop into gold?”

Should we say that this is a situation that is not well understood, despite the perception that Jinseong is a ‘rich Dungeon & Fighter beginner’, or ‘Money-lover’?

Thump, thump, thump, her long fingers moved quickly over the keyboard, even as she questioned.

[Oh yeah lol sometimes they don’t have any lol how many should I buy?]

Fortunately, the item Jinseong wants is already registered in the auction house.

Pure asked.

Jinseong answered.

[Phew… … Then it would be nice to have about 100.]

And that answer was also something that made Pure tilt her head.

‘Do we need 100 of these? They can’t even be used for commercial purposes, so why bother?’

Pure, who couldn’t stand being curious, eventually asked, but she couldn’t get the answer she wanted.

[Really? You need 100 of these? What are you doing?]

[Just for… … personal use. Please purchase if the quantity is correct.]

[If you take them all out, you’ll get about 78. Is this okay?]

[Yes, please tell me the total amount.]

It’s not just a matter of paying 8.88 million gold to buy .

The will to purchase all 78 useless items.

In addition, there was the set, which I had just laughed off until a little while ago.

She quickly switched to the guild chat and asked.

To find out if Jinseong could possibly use the item he had just purchased in a place he didn’t know about.

But the answer was obvious.

In the current Dungeon & Fighter, it is an item that has no meaning as a private item.

Moreover, it is now a useless item, even in any dungeon.

At a point when even the seasoned pure guild members of the game Dungeon & Fighter couldn’t give a clear answer about the purpose and usage.

Jinseong turned around and greeted Sunsoo.

[Okay, let’s go. Thank you for your help.]

[Yes, please contact me anytime.]

Pureness also answered him.

Her eyes sparkled.

‘This old man… … What on earth is he trying to do… … .’

And Jinseong also noticed that Sunsoo, who had always typed like she was chatting on the internet, had actually answered with a proper sentence for the first time.