Light of Arad: The First to Walk - Chapter 84



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084

Dog reform.

‘Actually, nothing changed. The AT-5T walker was not modified.’

All Vivi did was lightly hit the fuel tank with a Teroton alloy.

I don’t think you can call it a strengthening or modification, but why is it marked on the card?

‘I guess you could call it contamination from something that was almost remodeled.’

But it was Bibi who almost became the cause of the pollution.

In that case, it would be better for a card about Vivi to come out, which would fit in with the current flow.

But what if that’s why the AT-5T came out as a card?

‘… … The fact that Vivi was teased… … made Vivi think about reforming, that in itself was the cause.’

Jinseong bit his lower lip tightly.

What and who gave Vivi such thoughts?

When you look at Vivi as a typical ‘true adventurer candidate’, she is someone who goes against those people.

It’s not just because of the specifics of the approach.

‘It’s also true that he was discovered later than me. There must be something. Definitely.’

In addition to being possessed later than Jinseong himself, his explanation is what made Vivi want to modify the AT-5T walker.

In that case, the problem is not the equipment or skills outside the standard specifications of the game Dungeon & Fighter.

‘Berserker… … That human being himself may be out of the norm.’

An entity outside the game Dungeon & Fighter’s specifications.

And the person who currently has the most information about him is Vivi.

“Whew. I guess I’ll just finish this quickly and listen to the story a bit more.”

The only refreshing thing for Jinseong is that, unlike when he was chasing after regular users, he could intervene when he was with Vivi.

“Gulp!”

“Okay, let’s go, Taco. !”

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Jinseong immediately started fighting, using his skills towards the cartel members who were trying to get to the side of the AT-5T that Bibi was riding.

It didn’t take long for the mechanical arm warjack to be defeated and for peace to be found at the north gate of Ghent.

* * *

Jinseong was following Zeldin with Vivi.

Normally I would have taken a step back and followed, but this time it was different.

This is because Sergeant Maywin reported to Captain Zeldin of the Imperial City Defense Command that not only Vivi, who successfully recovered the AT-5T Walker, but also Jinseong played a great role.

‘Hmm… … I’d rather stay in the back than behind-.’

There was only one reason why Jinseong, who had always refused such things, followed Zeldin’s suggestion.

This is because he knows that he needs to get to know the person he is about to meet and Jinseong himself in order to praise him for his contribution in overcoming the greatest crisis when the zodiac was attacked.

‘-With the class… … ‘

However, I just had a strange feeling that I had to attend that event with Van Balstedt.

Following Zeldin’s guidance, Vivi, Ban, and Jinseong finally meet a man.

“Ah, are you two Lord Van Balstedt from the Empire and the adventurer known for his great activities? My name is Neville Jurgen. I am serving as regent in the absence of the princess.”

Neville to Jurgen.

A noble of the heavens, the head of the Jurgen family and the current regent of the Heavenly Jiben Empire.

‘Surely this gaze… … Even if I didn’t hear the word ‘regent’, I could tell that he was no ordinary person.’

And those who commit treason.

Perhaps his argument that the country should be run by a system called rule of law rather than by a single person called the Emperor was so radically accepted in the imperial country.

He tried to break down and correct the division of heaven into the emperor, the nobles, the commoners, and the lower classes in a new way, but ultimately failed.

‘It’s unfortunate, but it can’t be helped. Even in the actual epic quest, there were parts where they tried to persuade Neville somehow… … but it was impossible.’

Feeling regret and anxiety at the same time, but also feeling frustrated that Jinseong himself cannot fix or prevent such a situation.

In the end, everything will happen for the adventurer to be trained as an adventurer, for the test of the forged blade.

I don’t know if Jinseong knows that I’m thinking about that kind of future or not.

Neville Jurgen spoke to Vivi, Van, and Jinseong.

“There are records of exchanges with the lower world, but they are almost like legends. However, you have spared no effort in helping us, who are complete strangers, so I have nothing but gratitude to express to you.”

“Your Majesty the Emperor has always said that he wanted to visit Heaven. But since Heaven asked for help first, he couldn’t just sit still. I only received orders, so if you are grateful, please show it to your Majesty.”

Ban answered with the tone of a noble and knight of the Empire.

Neville Jurgen nodded with a satisfied expression behind his glasses.

“Everyone here is a hero of the heavens. How can I be picky when it comes to greeting people? If there is anything I am lacking, please let me know. I will not spare my support.”

The statement that everyone here is a hero of heaven.

He followed along, pretending to lose, in order to hear this story, which of course also included Jinseong.

‘Okay. With this, Marlene, Zeldin, or any other major NPC in the Zodiac are free passes.’

In order to prepare for the future activities in the heavens when I would not be traveling with Vivi, I had to obtain the freedom of movement as well as the authority to officially interfere in the affairs of the heavens.

And that was the end of the brief moment of peace.

“We’re in trouble! The cartel is planning a surprise attack on the North Gate!”

The Zodiac engineer rushed in and shouted.

The eyes of the Zodiac Guardian Captain Zeldin flashed.

“What? You’re trying to attack the North Gate again after losing the Warjack? Hmm… Don’t you know that we’ve recovered the AT-5T Walker-. Anyway, this is a golden opportunity. Adventurer, please go out through the side door and check on the situation of the Cartel at the North Gate. We’ll make a surprise attack first!”

He also realized that if he did well, it would be an opportunity to deal a fatal blow to the cartel organizations surrounding the zodiac.

Including Neville Jurgen and Van Walstedt of the Iron Wolf Knights.

There was no way those present would miss such an opportunity.

It was the same with Jinseong.

‘The flow is still good. Above all, since I realized that contamination is also occurring to the possessed adventurers… … I think it would be okay to move around with Vivi for the time being, if only to hear the story about Berserker.’

At a time when there are no other users to specifically pursue, it is also clear what Jinseong should observe.

So, all of their eyes were focused on one person, Vivi.

The problem is that Vivi has an expression on her face that makes it seem like she doesn’t understand why people are looking at her.

“Hey, adventurer?”

“What are you doing, adventurer? Haven’t you heard what the captain said just now?”

Seeing Vivi not knowing what to do, not only Zeldin but even Ban was flustered.

Still, Vivi tilted her head.

“Huh? Are you just saying this to me? Jinsang is here too?”

“ah!?”

And Jinseong realized the reason only too late.

The reason she was flustered as she pushed up her gold-rimmed glasses was because Zeldin had spoken to the ‘adventurer’.

“What? Jinseong- Why is this human suddenly like this?”

And from Vivi’s perspective?!

Who else is an ‘adventurer’ here now!

Jinseong quickly walked over to Vivi and grabbed her arm.

“That’s right, that’s right. Let’s go, Vivi.”

“Huh? Sir Jinsang?”

“Let’s give those cartel guys a real beating.”

Jinseong is not an adventurer.

A guide, someone who helps adventurers find their way to live as adventurers.

Since I haven’t told Vivi that story yet, she can’t help but be confused.

Zeldin Schneider, the captain of the Zodiac Guard, tilted his head.

“What on earth is going on? I heard from Maywin that he helped the adventurer, but…….”

The fact that Jinsung helped Vivi in ​​the quest to retrieve the AT-5T walker was reported by Sergeant Maywin, who was with her at the time.

I have some awareness that Jinseong is clearly helping the heavens, but what exactly is the current situation?

Fortunately for Jinseong, no one beside Zeldin could answer his monologue.

“Hmm… … .”

A small wrinkle formed between Van Walstedt’s eyebrows.

* * *

Before Vivi could open her mouth, Jinseong spoke first.

“That’s because it’s a quest where Vivi is the main character. You know?”

“Huh? Then Mr. Jinsang-”

“My quest is not leveled up yet – so I’ll just do it as a side quest for now, and then do it separately later… You know that each adventurer progresses through quests according to their own timeline, Vivi, right?”

Fortunately, there already exists an example that can convince Vivi.

Jinseong continued speaking quickly.

“Berserker. There’s that Berserker too. He came much later than Vivi or me, but he already rescued the princess and went down to Arad. Vivi or I still haven’t rescued ‘our princess’. Do you understand?”

The flow of the main scenario quest is separate and individual for each adventurer, and this is no different for the possessed.

This applies not only to users who enjoy the game Dungeon & Fighter beyond the silk monitor, but also to possessed adventurers, true adventurers and those who should become forged blades.

“Umm, that’s……”

Vivi thought for a moment.

Jinseong definitely drove a nail into her as she was struggling.

“That is, even if they are adventurers who have been possessed, the timelines of their quests may differ, so there is no point in interfering. Make sure to distinguish them clearly. As I said about Bahaite earlier… … I believe you know how dangerous a single slip of the tongue can cause a snowball.”

A genuine voice that rings clear and deep.

Only after hearing that did Vivi nod.

“Yes! Now I know for sure! Sorry for my mistake!”

A voice that seemed to have realized something new, and was determined not to repeat his mistakes again.

If he had admitted his mistake and apologized so coolly, Jinseong would no longer be able to be blamed.

‘No, it’s not a reprimand. In a way, it almost became a painful mistake for me.’

Isn’t it true that Jinseong has never even imagined meeting an NPC with someone possessed by an adventurer?

In this way, it can be said that it is fortunate that the situation turned out well and that it actually became a learning experience for Jinseong himself, even though unexpected situations may arise.

‘It’s a good thing it’s Vivi. If only it had been someone a bit more perceptive-.’

If the adventurer had a personality like ‘pure’.

Surely he might have been nitpicking about Jinseong’s true identity.

Jinseong glanced at Vivi.

The blue eyes behind the gold-rimmed glasses were already focused only on what was ahead.

It was clear that Jinseong was no longer thinking about his own work.

‘-Whew, I learned a lot. Okay. There are no second mistakes.’

From that perspective, Vivi would be the most suitable ‘true adventurer candidate’ to join Jinseong at this point.

How long had it been since I walked out through the side door into the northern outskirts of Ghent?

Somewhere in the northern part of the Hwangdo where bamboo grew thickly, there were people who caught Jinseong and Bibi’s eyes.

A character who reacts awkwardly as if they didn’t know they would be caught even though they exposed their location.

“Oh… who is it?”

Bushy blond hair and, of course, a blond beard.

What stands out more than his casual attire, including his leather jacket, are the two horns that stand out coolly on top of his head.

“ah?!”

Unlike Vivi, who was startled and hesitated, Jinseong was someone he ‘obviously’ knew.

Although he may not be very active right now, he is a man who will have influence in the heavenly world and even the celestial world in the future.

‘To be exact, the Dragon Clan… … . A descendant of the Dragon People, Captain Luther. When you see him in person, the pressure of his horns is quite strong.’

The dragon race and dragonmen who survived in Arad until now.

Jinseong and Vivi faced Captain Luther and their guide Rebecca.