STGB Chapter 588

Episode 588 Boss Run (1)

Knowledge is a valuable asset to explorers.

That’s why they never share information they have gained from their own experiences for free to others.

Oh, of course, that doesn’t mean it’s the same image.

This is because the culture of taking that for granted is widespread in the explorer industry…

The great navigator Pikma.

Abyss Searcher Limenin, etc.

There is a big reason why they are called great people and are respected by everyone. They not only achieved great feats, but also lived lives that generously gave and shared what they had for the public good.

Anyway, in that sense….

“Well, now that we’re inside, let’s briefly talk about the guardian we’ll be defeating this time—.”

As soon as she crossed the portal, Raven, who became elated, was interrupted.

“You don’t have to explain.”

“yes? “You said you needed me earlier?”

Raven seemed taken aback by my words.

Did you really understand this to mean that knowledge was needed?

For some reason, as soon as he heard what I said, his anchovy bone-like shoulders went up infinitely.

“Raven, I needed you for another reason.”

“…What is it?”

A voice that sounds somewhat sharp.

However, since I was a colleague who had been with him for a long time, I could tell right away that he was acting unpleasant because he was embarrassed.

Well, he seemed really angry after this.

“Isn’t this an opportunity to obtain the essence of the 5th floor guardian? Of course, you have to put it in a test tube.”

“……what?”

A cold voice rang out for a long time.

To this, I quickly continued as if making an excuse.

“And of all the wizards I know, you are the most trustworthy. “Raven.”

“…What is he saying now. So, what about Bersil Gowland? It seems like you get along well with him, right? “I heard you’re almost acting as vice-captain?”

“But it’s a different matter from being able to trust and have your back.”

“Hmm… really?”

Fortunately, Raven’s expression relaxed again.

It was really questionable.

It’s okay for other kids to give me a straight face. Why does his spine feel so cold? He’s also the shortest.

While I was thinking about that, Raven muttered in a logical tone.

“Well, that might be true. Mr. Gowland doesn’t know about your identity. As a result, it will be difficult for Mr. Yandel to act with peace of mind.”

Well, one thing is clear: if your child takes the MBTI test, he will definitely get a T—.

“Not like me.”

“…huh?”

“No, it’s just like that. Don’t think anything strange. It’s just… it’s true, right?”

“Well… it’s definitely not wrong.”

Actually, Versil doesn’t know that I am a player.

In addition, Versil is from a modern era, so unlike pure-blooded wizards, he is an expert in research and has a different perspective and way of thinking about things.

That was the reason why I chose Raven.

As the player’s mindset alone is sufficient, I needed a local’s perspective.

“Anyway, can we get to the point now?”

“great.”

Afterwards, Raven and I stayed at the starting point and talked about the upcoming boss fight.

Most of the time, when I spoke, Raven had doubts and asked questions, and after hearing the answers, she was convinced or impressed.

“I never thought there was such a method… Is that also knowledge of the world?”

Strictly speaking, it is not this world, but just my knowledge that I gained by dedicating my 20s.

“…That’s roughly it.”

“For some reason… this is a very insincere answer.”

“What are you saying? “I am always a sincere person.”

“Then I’m glad. Anyway… I have a lot of time anyway, so please tell me about that world.”

This is a request I received just as I was thinking about taking off.

Since I usually received a lot from Raven, it was a little difficult to refuse outright.

“It’s not difficult to talk about it… suddenly?”

“It wasn’t all of a sudden, I was always curious. But until now, we haven’t had a chance to be alone together…”

Well, I’m a little nervous about talking about this outside. So even if you were curious, you wouldn’t have come and asked or done anything like that.

“…just 30 minutes. “There will be people waiting outside.”

“yes. great. “Then just 30 minutes.”

“So what are you curious about?”

When Raven smiled as if asking her to say anything, she immediately asked a question.

“The internal combustion engine.”

“…huh?”

Words I never imagined would come out of Raven’s mouth.

“I heard that because of such an engine, a huge iron carriage moves without horses or magic power? “I’m curious about the detailed principles.”

“….”

“By any chance… you don’t know? “I heard there is such a thing…?”

Is it because he’s a wizard?

When I told Amelia a modern-day story, it was a romantic story about a giant flying machine flying in the sky and the people directly electing a king.

“It’s not like I don’t know anything.”

“Oh really? Then please tell me. “About the exact principles of the internal combustion engine!”

“The… steam? Heat energy? “We use the same thing to turn the wheel.”

“…Is that the end?”

After hearing my answer, Raven had a somewhat cold look in her eyes. For some reason, I was filled with shame, but the more I felt shame, the more shamelessly I went out.

“It’s over. Those details were top secret matters handled nationally. “It was difficult for people like us to know.”

If Hyunbyeol were here, she would have laughed and despised these words.

But what does that matter?

Hyeonbyeol is not here anyway.

There is just one naive local wizard.

“To put it simply, it’s like the magic of this world, right? Then I understand. “Because the average person does not know the principles of alternating current devices, which are the basis of magical engineering.”

Raven was convinced with a serious face, and from then on, she continued to talk about modern times while asking various questions.

I noticed it from the moment I asked about internal combustion engines, but Raven surprisingly knew a lot.

“It’s an area I’m quite interested in.”

“okay?”

“Yes… I studied separately later.”

“You studied?”

“After we met again, I became a little interested. Since I was in the military, it was easy to get related information…”

In the past, I was uncomfortable with the idea of evil spirits and avoided modern stories, but now my curiosity seems even greater.

So, it’s probably just the two of them talking about it right away.

“Anyway… it’s about time.”

“Oh already?”

Raven seemed disappointed, but did not insist on talking more.

***

The 5th floor Rift Guardian Essence has a high scarcity value.

This is because there are twelve types of cracks that open, making it more difficult to obtain specific essences…

In fact, guardian essences from the 5th floor or higher never appear on the auction house. No one is willing to sell it, and even if they try to sell it, the royal family secretly takes it first.

“Mr. Yandel, have you been here too?”

“No, this is my first time. At least in this body.”

“Aha….”

“Didn’t you hear that the story is over? “Concentrate.”

After leaving the starting point, we soon arrived in front of the boss room.

Grumbling!

A small flame burning in the middle of a charred forest. The area around this flame could be said to be the boss room of the ‘Burning Forest’ crack on the 5th floor.

Originally, this place could only be reached after going through several chapters and extinguishing all the fires in the north, south, east, and west… but

here, all such troublesome processes are skipped.

‘It’s just a matter of copying experience points.’

Guardians even drop essence here. If you think about it, this isn’t a very significant advantage.

‘At least two people can enter the 5th floor crack, so it’s a shame.’

Only one person can enter the crack below.

Simply put, you can only obtain essence if you have the specs to defeat the boss alone.

But usually, such a person would not need the Guardian’s Essence, which can be hunted solo.

Just like the essence that I threw away without eating.

‘Well, in theory, if a wizard plays solo, he can put the purified water in a test tube and sell it.’

Of course, this is only in theory, but it is not realistic.

There may be some wizards who can fight 1:1 with boss mobs, but for that to be possible, due to the nature of the job, there must be a huge gap between them and the boss mob.

There will be no labor costs either.

The test tube cost is a bonus.

“What are you thinking like that? “Suddenly stopping?”

“ah. I thought about something else for a moment. I’m going to summon him now, so you go over there. “Just cast the magic I asked for right away.”

“yes.”

Having finished thinking at this point, I walked towards the red flame floating in the air and placed my hand on it.

Grumbling!

A flame that flickers and emits waves as soon as you touch it.

「Shipper Fianil has casted [Ash Brand].」

「When the character uses the skill, fire damage is inflicted.」

The 5th floor rift guardian awakens, and a gray brand is engraved on the back of my hand.

And….

Paaaaaaaa!

Soon the flames swirled and grew in size, completing a single shape.

Hwaju Fianil, Guardian of the Burning Forest.

A level 4 monster with the official name Lava Rod.

‘It’s the same for him as he doesn’t say his lines.’

I was wondering if there was any difference, so I watched him without hitting first.

Grumbling!

A body made entirely of flame.

He wears a mask that exposes his lower body, and his upper body resembles a human structure.

The lower body resembles a genie from a magic lamp, with flames flickering where the legs should be.

‘His appearance hasn’t changed…’

After meeting the Duke of Cambormere, I tried to talk to him like I always did, but this time it didn’t work.

Therefore, we started attacking right away.

Among the 5th floor cracks, it was in the middle level of difficulty, but if everything went according to plan, it wouldn’t be too difficult.

Well, I’m not alone anymore.

All you have to do is fulfill your duties as a tank.

Just like this.

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

Increase the threat level by using [Giantization] and [Wild Eruption].

「The character’s threat value is over 500.」

「All monsters within the radius attack the character with priority.」

Even the Aegis Wall is activated and the aggro of the Rift Guardian, which has tight aggro management, is reliably driven in.

And….

“Firemaster Fianil casted [Bell of Ember].”

Whether he was using a summoner or not.

Whether it’s using an attack technique or bringing out a unique gimmick as the phase progresses.

Just continue to hold on to that situation.

If you receive a buff from Raven and use [Swing], it may be possible to inflict damage on him, but…

‘Why?’

There are already enough deals anyway.

Just as Bjorn Yandel grew so much during his life-threatening struggle in the bloody fortress, Raven also achieved a lot of growth during that time.

“The wrath of the forest rests on the shipper, Pianil.”

As I gradually increased the damage, I reached the final phase.

“I told you in advance, but the last one will take a while.”

“You can take it slow. “It’s nice that it’s warm.”

Because Velarios Essence is the opposite of magic damage.

“The character’s magic power is over 500.”

“All magic damage received is reduced by 50%.”

If you reduce the damage by half and use the Fire Orb to reduce the damage, you can get the feeling of just taking a sauna.

Oh, by the way, the temperature felt like 120 degrees.

“…It has become a real monster. Mr. Yandel.”

Actually, I was having trouble breathing earlier, but hearing rave reviews from my colleagues is what makes a barbarian dance.

As I worked harder and held the boss mob, Raven’s magic was completed.

“Arua Raven cast a level 3 freezing spell [Blooming Snowflake].”

The little wizard who could barely use level 6 sun magic in the blood-red fortress was no longer there.

There is only the ‘Golden Wizard’, whose abilities were recognized by the royal family and who rose to the position of vice-captain of the 3rd Magic Army.

‘The naming of high-ranking magics is very poetic.’

In fact, since it was my first time seeing magic, I concentrated on it.

The magic effect was quite simple.

Sigh-!

At first, cold enough to freeze the surrounding ground spreads around Raven’s feet.

And….

Sigh!

The moment when something translucent was shot at the guy like an arrow and penetrated the guy’s body as if it had no physical force.

“….”

The guy stops moving.

The intense heat disappeared everywhere and Raven opened her mouth in the cold silence of the forest.

“Mr. Yandel, do you know why the name of this magic is ‘Blooming Snowflake’?”

A quiet yet leisurely question.

However, Raven continued without giving me time to respond.

“Because it literally blooms.”

“…?”

“From within.”

The magic was activated at just the right time, making me wonder if it had been practiced in advance.

Squeak-!

It seems as if the magic started from within the body.

Dozens of ice picks sticking out through the skin.

“but.”

“…?”

“There is another reason why it is a snowflake and not a thorn.”

This time, as soon as he finished speaking, the boss mob that had entered the last phase turned into a halo of light in one blow.

And Raven smiled as she saw that.

“how is it? Doesn’t it look like it’s snowing?”

what.

Just by looking at it, he researched the lines on his own.

While I was thinking about what to say, I remembered the last image of the boss mob being hit by a spell.

And I thought about what name I would have given it if it were me.

I used magic to make thorns grow all over my body…

‘Trans sea urchin.’

Well, first of all, I think this doesn’t have a good feel.

‘Trans pufferfish.’

Okay, this would be good.

***

Even after taking the essence of Shipper Fianil in a test tube, he and Raven took on the challenge of becoming the 5th floor guardian.

As a result, a routine emerged.

After learning the strategy at the starting point, we always chatted for about 30 minutes.

Oh, of course it was Raven’s request.

“I’m helping Mr. Yandel. So, why don’t you stop being such a bother?”

“Uh huh… helping? “There’s such a sad feeling between us….”

“What is our relationship? “I’m not even a member of Mr. Yandel’s clan right now.”

There was nothing to refute.

So I just chatted a lot.

In the beginning, Raven seemed very curious about modern culture, but as time went on, she started asking more questions about me.

“So… what was your name?”

“Oh, didn’t you tell me?”

“…I didn’t do it.”

“Lee Hansu. This is Hansoo Lee. “This is definitely not Hans, so be careful with your pronunciation.”

“Lee Han… Shu….”

“Yes, this is a noble person.”

“What is a nobleman?”

Starting with your real name, whether your family or friends were waiting there, what your occupation was, etc.

Among them, there were some stories with somewhat heavy topics.

This happened around the time when the simple census was over and the main topic had already turned to [Dungeon and Stone].

“…So, Mr. Yandel, you’ve opened the ‘Gate of the Abyss’ at least once?”

“Only in the game. Moreover, I was dragged here as soon as I opened the ‘Door of the Abyss’, so I don’t know what’s beyond.”

“…Wait. “If you came here by opening the door to the abyss, what happens if you open it from this side?”

“…?”

“So, if I open the ‘gate of the abyss’, will I go back? Wow, back to the original world?”

“Well… maybe that will happen.”

“iced coffee? Uh… I see….”

“That’s the end of the story. Now let’s move slowly.”

Afterwards, I went into the boss room and fought a battle, and Raven’s mistake almost led to a big crisis, but fortunately I was able to carry it and get through it safely.

‘…I’ve already caught 6 fish.’

I was a 5th floor guardian who was secretly worried, but progress was going more smoothly than I expected.

Of course, there were a few more dangerous situations than before.

But is it because we’ve been through so much in the meantime?

This doesn’t even feel like a crisis.

“Mr. Yandel, if it’s okay, why don’t we go through the next portal?”

“…huh?”

“It’s just that I still have some stamina left. “We’ve finished passing on all the information.”

Well, that’s true, but…

‘It’s strange.’

For a moment, I had doubts about Raven’s actions that seemed to urge me to do so.

I lightly tapped Raven on the shoulder.