Chapter 191
Episode 191
The place where X opened his eyes was Bataan, the village of giants.
‘From now on, I will definitely have to visit the villages in the new area.’
The hardened leaves of the World Tree!
In addition to warping to a disconnected continent, it was possible to warp to a specific desired area. This only applies to villages that I have visited at least once.
In fact, the most efficient route was to ask Denis where Mandrion lived and then move based on the answer.
However, there was no place in the Spirit Forest that could be called a village, so warping was impossible.
Zec placed the hardened leaves of the World Tree in his inventory.
“Well, maybe even giants know something.”
Even if you don’t know who Mandrion is, wouldn’t you know where the dwarven land is?
X’s guess turned out to be exactly right. Yurtan responded to X’s question by hitting his knee.
“Ohh! “Do you even know about dwarves?”
“Yes, there is someone who has a connection to the Arba continent.”
“If that’s true, that’s really unusual.”
Giants were more talkative than they seemed.
According to Yurtan’s next words, dwarves are stubborn and have outstanding individual personalities.
Likewise, I didn’t trust it very much because it was said by giants with dirty tempers, but it was quite similar to Mandrion’s personality that Ulrich had told me about.
“Anyway, you’re going to have to go through a lot of trouble to please people, right?”
“I have a lot of confidence in that statement.”
“ok? What does it mean?”
“no. nothing.”
Leaving Yurtan scratching his beard behind, X headed to the giant’s training ground.
Breaking the seal unintentionally! It’s natural to be upset because you’ve destroyed a training doll that has existed since the beginning of time.
“under!”
The sound of cheers like thunder!
I cleared my throat once. The Sky Goat raid led by X changed the young giants.
The number of giants who are interested in battle and voluntarily participate in training has increased.
Of course, there were some who did not change.
“Master, you’re back!”
“It’s still the same, you too.”
“It’s still the same. “I will show you my improved skills, Master.”
Martin was in charge of feeding the training camp giants. Giants with good appetite!
You don’t have to worry about having leftover food, and you can use what you’ve seen and learned from X.
Thanks to this, the smile never left Martin’s face.
‘Because you work hard again, I want to give you something.’
Moreover, he calls himself Master and follows him. Even X, who was not kind, felt like taking care of something for Martin.
Jumping up, X jumped onto an empty bottle the size of a building. I opened my hands wide and chanted a spell pouring out gifts.
“Pollen fireworks.”
Martintan showed endless interest every time X used spices! I couldn’t pretend not to notice those huge eyes shining so brightly.
Of course, the distribution of X was not large enough for people to willingly give away spices that cost tens to hundreds of gold for just one booger.
X sold drugs.
“It’s a new spice I discovered. “The scent is amazing.”
You don’t have to worry about your wallet, you can show off, and the recipient will love it too! Isn’t there a better gift?
Martin’s face lit up as he tasted the pollen with his finger.
“It’s really spice?! I will accept it gratefully, Master!”
Martin quickly sealed the mouth of the bottle, fearing even a single particle would leak out.
Crack. The moment a condescending X shook his palms, a familiar voice was heard.
“Our archenemy is back.”
“He’s a mortal enemy. “I am also a disciple of the giant’s training center.”
“Haha, your characteristic shamelessness is still the same.”
Paltitan greeted with a cheerful smile.
X became close enough to joke with the eight titans. This was the first NPC since Sioras that I stayed with and talked to so much in a short period of time.
“I roughly heard the story through Launis. You have carried a tremendous burden for the world. Is this where the hard times begin?”
“Iknow, right. “It’s already dizzying before my eyes.”
“Haha, you say that and your face is full of confidence. So where is your next destination?”
At that moment, it was X who was about to ask where the dwarves lived. The Eight Titans responded ambiguously to X’s question.
“Dwarf… do you really need to meet them first?”
“I know because I heard it from Yurtan, but are dwarves really that dirty?”
“Hmm, it would be more accurate to say it’s rough rather than dirty.”
As expected, the Eight Titans were the longest-lived giants and had even more information about dwarves.
To be precise, dwarves show quite a hostile attitude towards people other than their own kind.
“I remember having a hard time trying to please them.”
Chuck Paltitan’s giant finger pointed at the statue in the training hall. I thought it was too elaborate to have been made by giants who were far from dexterous, but now I see that it was a statue made by dwarves.
X asked the tired-looking Paltitan if he was remembering that time.
“Then do you know who Mandrion is?”
“Mandrion? “How do you know him?”
“The story is getting longer…”
As X explained as concisely as possible, the Paltitan tilted his head.
“It is said that the inspiration brought in human disciples….”
“I guess Mandrion is a famous person?”
“Everything is famous. He is one of the oldest among the dwarves, and no one can match him in dexterity. But I probably won’t have the personality to take on disciples.”
That was something that even X was puzzled about.
Dwarves have a harsh personality and a tendency to ostracize outsiders. They say it’s not uncommon for a dwarf to take on a dwarven disciple, but to even take a human, a black bandit, as an apprentice.
‘Is there some kind of story between the two?’
Anyway, it was good news.
Because X had the discipleship mark he received from Ulrik. This was an opportunity to obtain equipment refined by Mandrion, who was not just an ordinary dwarf but possessed the greatest dexterity!
“Yes, if you have that kind of connection, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to visit the land of the dwarves first. In fact, the remaining regions are not easy at all.”
If it’s not easy, you just have to be fully prepared.
X was planning to raise his power in the land of the dwarves. New equipment tailored to your increased level, as well as new fields, monsters, and even various quests!
‘Dwarves with increased intimacy will be coaxed in advance…’
I will take you to Xernis’s forge!
A famous blacksmith earns a lot of gold, so much so that it is said that a territory can be maintained even if there is only one blacksmith shop.
Make Xernis the richest territory in the world! Before X’s eyes turned golden, the Paltitan continued speaking.
“I can’t keep this busy man down any longer.”
“no. “Thank you for the good information!”
“It would be nice to have a friend like you.”
Paltitan asked with a chuckle.
“Anyway, don’t lose your original intention and devote yourself to training. “Even if it seems like there is no growth right now, if you continue to practice, you too will be able to reach the ‘level of excellence.’”
The ultimate stage?
X, who did not understand, asked back.
“If you mean master, have you already reached it?”
Master the basics!
It was X who rose to the rank of basic master by destroying the training doll. Even the Eight Titans are probably unaware of that fact.
Paltitan shook his head with a small laugh.
“The level of master and play is different.”
“!”
“True training begins now, X.”
Even in basic skills, there is a level that surpasses master level!
Then, there was no sound more welcome than this. Because X’s main weapon was still the basic weapon.
Even though the hit rate and range increased through Master, it was true that it was insufficient compared to the secret skills of other classes.
X quickly asked with a smile on his face.
“Teacher, so how can we reach the ultimate level?”
“Master? As expected, you are shameless. Well, I don’t know since when I was your teacher, but I don’t know how to handle extremes. Like I said, don’t lose your original intention.”
“Initial intention…”
X, who had impure initial intention, was already feeling frustrated. However, looking at his serious expression and tone of voice, Paltitan seemed sincere.
X eventually nodded.
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
I feel like I got an unexpected homework assignment.
However, it was necessary to think properly about the ‘state of drama’.
X, engraved in his mind, was guided on the path to the land of the dwarves. Paltitan stretched out two fingers.
“There are paths that take quite a turn and paths that go straight. “Of course you would choose to go straight, so I’ll explain it that way.”
Leave the Giant Mountains and go straight through the World Tree.
In short, the giants’ mountain range and the dwarves’ land were on opposite sides. Still, it doesn’t seem to take that long if you go via the World Tree.
X quenched his appetite.
‘Will I finally get to see the World Tree properly?’
The Mother World Tree of Fate World!
It is natural that it has tremendous vitality, so the vegetation that will grow around it will also be of a different level. My mouth is already starting to water. After tasting his food, X muttered.
“It’s time to start.”
Towards the quest!
Towards new equipment!
Towards amazing ingredients!
X’s greedy adventure has begun again.
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Goooooh.
The size of the body visible through the thick smoke was hard to guess.
However, the uncontrollable vortex of magical power flowing around them instead told them who they were.
-No matter how much I look at it, it’s a face I don’t recognize.
-Launis I think what he said is true.
-Then this child is of course his bloodline….
“Kyuu.”
These guys are boring.
Yongyong surrounded by ancient dragons! They repeat unintelligible words among themselves in slow voices.
I didn’t know how many days it had already been. I missed my owner’s weak but pleasant voice.
The dragons continued their serious meeting, leaving behind Yongyong, who was gently wagging his tail as if he were bored. The two divided opinions were sharply conflicting.
-The past is meaningless.
-Forgetting the past will only create another nightmare.
-I agree. Blood cannot be faked.
Slurp.
The shadow that had been quietly listening earlier began to stir.
-Have you forgotten that we are dragons? How can we discuss blood ties when we are desperately trying to suppress the ugly instincts that threaten to break down at any moment?
There was no one who could answer that question.
The shadow continued.
-Yes, even if everyone forgets, we must not forget the past. We must constantly recall the past and be wary of the present. But isn’t it wrong to bring the stigma of the past into the present?
In the darkness, a warm gaze turned towards Yongyong.
-I want to give this kid a chance.
-…!!
-I think the same thing.
Eventually, the conflict was broken down and a conclusion was reached. At the end of the meeting, the ancient dragons returned to their respective positions.
The shadow laughed as it looked at Yongyong, who was fast asleep.
-Yes, you are at the age where you will grow up while sleeping.
Although it was in the distant past, there must have been a time like that.
Shoo shoo shoo.
Magical power was concentrated in the pupils of the shadow that was watching. He planned to check Yongyong’s condition. Giving an opportunity means giving a lesson. Because I had to know the level, I could give the appropriate lesson.
-!!!
But the shadow could only be astonished.
This is more than just talent, it’s foul play.
What kind of hatchling could have this ability?!
After calming down his shocked stomach, he opened his mouth.
-…Children, what on earth are you doing walking around with that guy called the owner?
Munchkin that I eat all by myself