Chapter 116 – 34. Recon Mission (1)
“Youngjihwa. No way?”
Chloe made a strange expression.
Yeongjihwa. I recalled the setting of Demon King and the term I learned in Pantheon once again.
A type 2 or higher high-ranking monster. The process of increasing the size of the monster dungeon was the same as that of other monsters.
Open the gate and create the same dungeon inside it. Afterwards, subordinate demons pop out of the gate from time to time, hunting for living beings. The magic power of the dungeon is gradually summoned.
However, since the weight of the boss is different, the speed of hunting creatures is also different. So, in the high-ranking monster dungeons that were not subdued in time, the magic power increased very quickly.
Then, the moment when the level of the boss monster becomes strong enough to be evaluated as +.
‘The Gnosticization has begun.’
Even monsters of type 3 or lower formed the same vertical order between the boss and subordinate monsters.
However, the scale of the dungeons that became Gnostic changed.
Wisdom. The word that means a fief bestowed by a monarch. So, Gnosticized dungeons were able to draw more demonic energy to the nearby Keiatic Gate.
Demon spirit power itself is a measure of the power of the demon beast. Its grade becomes incomparable to normal dungeons.
‘And I’ll have a command system like a human territory.’
In addition, each of the subordinate beasts and monsters will have high command power like the elite soldiers of the territory. As a result, it becomes much more difficult to attack subordinates.
Above all, the most threatening thing is the realization of the territory. When the dungeon’s demon power concentration exceeds the critical point, the real space around the gate is covered with the dungeon.
As a result, hell spread out in reality. Ordinary people could lose their lives just by being exposed to demon power. It turns into a place where people can’t live.
Such a high-risk dungeon that has become a territory. In the Empire, that dungeon was often called the Witchbeast’s Nest.
“The Count is right. For a dungeon with such high magic power, it wouldn’t be strange if it became a nest. Perhaps it is a dungeon with twice as much magic power as a normal type 2 dungeon?”
“No. Exactly three times.”
At my words, Chloe closed her eyes for a moment. And he focused his senses on the fan he always carried.
Then the tip of his fan began to tremble violently.
“Really, at this level, it would be close to three times that of a normal type 2 dungeon. But how do you do this without a detecting magic tool?”
Chloe made a surprised expression. Her fan is probably a magic tool that is very sensitive to magic power.
However, I figured out the concentration of demon power only with pure intuition without such magical tools.
“Relying only on tools is not a good thing. There are things that feel clearer when you open your senses.”
Chloe’s eyes changed with interest. A look that evaluates me. She was that merchant’s expression when he wrote Cecilia’s contract.
“Still, my debt is not an ordinary item. A very sophisticated item containing the essence of alchemy. After all, can Reinhardt’s blood be faked? Whoops.”
And he made an expression as if he blatantly coveted me. To the extent that it is close to Chupa. In the meantime, Rosette has returned.
“It’s… It’s a big deal. Wherever I go, there are full of subordinates. Judging by their appearance, most of them are type 3. Will you come with me at once?”
Hastily moved along the rosette. Terrain higher than the surroundings. There, too, Rosette found a fairly tall tree.
Chloe and I hurried up the tree. The time of the dungeon is the morning when the sun rises. So, when I climbed a high tree, my view was quite secured.
A village could be seen over there. A medieval-style human village that has been destroyed here and there. And in between, monsters and beasts were roaming.
“The movements of the monsters are organized. There are also sentries.”
Chloe quickly sorted things out. As she said, the crowds of monsters did not move ignorantly.
The town is already small fortified. In addition, the monsters were placed in several places in groups. And the outskirts of the village were full of sentries in groups.
After all, the Gnostic dungeon was different. If the sub-dungeon is the realm of hunting and extermination. After all, dungeons that have become territories will lead to war.
Chloe said.
“As Count Julian said, it seems that you are already becoming Gnostic. That way, it won’t be easy to scout the boss area. No. It’s impossible. Because we were also bound by divine power.”
As he said, it didn’t seem easy for the three of them to break through that place. In general, the difficulty level of dungeon scouting was divided into three levels.
Level 3 scouting the outskirts of the dungeon. Level 2 checks the placement of subordinates inside.
‘The last level 1 was scouting the boss area.’
Of course, the level I’m aiming for is level 1. If you succeed in that, the reward will change.
A platoon commander’s insignia that was the rank reward for strength evaluation. Because the tier of that item will go up one more level. Rosette said this time.
“There seems to be no gap. As you can see there, the monsters seem to have built a watchtower as well. These guys aren’t supposed to be that intelligent. Maybe it’s because he’s become Gnostic, so his intelligence has gone up. It’s embarrassing.”
“At that level, it would still be close to the level of a knight’s fief, even if it were to become a territory. It’s not quite as good as the baron’s nest… But it might be difficult to break through there with three people in the third tier. The magic power is also tight.”
Two people noticed me.
The mission instructed by Instructor Meters to the three men is to survive. Reconnaissance was not directed. In fact, it wasn’t easy to spend the night here like yesterday.
‘The shelter I made yesterday did its job. If I had been exposed outside without a shelter, I would have been attacked in the middle of the night.’
A shelter made by Chloe and I. Through the earthen house, not only did the influence of the magic spirits block to some extent, but the smell and presence of the party could also be hidden as much as possible last night.
No matter how far out of the dungeon it is, this is the realm of demons. If it wasn’t for the sophisticated shelter, we would have already retired at dawn.
Chloe and Rosette, who knew that fact, seemed to have many thoughts.
The party had two options left. Either go around the outside of the dungeon in the same way as before to increase the survival time. Or actively scouting.
At that crossroads, I had to choose one. And the current party leader is me. It was time for me to make a decision.
“Move. I will go on reconnaissance.”
“Really?”
“Yulian! Really?”
The expression of the two people became complicated in an instant.
The goal of the further evaluation itself is the platoon commander’s credentials. If you retire as it is due to unreasonable reconnaissance. You may not receive your Platoon Commander’s badge.
‘Putting the platoon in danger. It’s enough to be disqualified as a platoon commander.’
Also, even if they have a close relationship with me, it is a different thing for the two of them not to be platoon commanders. Both of them were top cadets of the Golden Wings, so the pride they had was unique.
‘And each of them is in the position of representing the religious sect.’
So, it’s not strange if you take my words of reconnaissance as unreasonable bravado. In fact, the two of them had much more combat experience than I did.
Still, I had to be able to convince these two.
Two people who will be my party in the fall nest raid. Considering the binding spells they would use later, these two had to be able to completely trust my words.
I said calmly.
“Of course, I mean it sincerely. I mean it’s not a lie. Of course, it is true that compared to the two of you, I am not yet in a recognized position in the pantheon. And.”
That I am not moving to make unreasonable achievements. Emphasized to both.
“This is an artificial dungeon, not real. So even if you die here, it’s not real death. Besides, if it’s a type 2 dungeon, it’s a place where I can overdo it to improve my rating. But I have no intention of risking your lives.”
I told two people about my true feelings.
“The important thing is the possibility of reconnaissance to the boss area. I think it’s possible if we are enough. There are three variables to that possibility.”
At some point, I even explained it to the two people who were listening to me seriously.
“First of all, my feelings as a member of the Reinhardt family.”
At those words, Chloe immediately affirmed. She listened to me
“That I just checked. Because I have a higher sensitivity to magic power than my debt. I have no doubts.”
I nodded. Then he looked at the two of them and said.
“And the excellent skills that you two have. You two are the cadet representatives of the Orders of Magic and Alchemy, respectively. So, if you follow my words and cooperate properly, even the boss area will not be difficult.”
At my words, the two glanced at each other. We don’t get along very well though. The two of them must have known each other well that they were outstanding cadets. Because it’s a rival.
“I mean, there are plenty of possibilities. So will you take my word for it?”
Chloe covered her face with her fan.
“I know. I’ll listen to the Count’s words. Of course, that cheeky witch cannot be entirely trusted.”
“So do i! I’d still listen to Yulian’s words, though.”
That kind of reaction was enough. It’s enough for me to be a bridge between them.
If those two put in the effort, the chance of success in the reconnaissance mission is much higher. Reconnaissance Level 1. Even scouting the boss area.
“I get it. Then move quickly. Because this dungeon is not a place to be leisurely.”
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The three of them moved like that. The party detoured to the outskirts as much as possible and found a village where the monsters’ surveillance was loose.
And Rosette, who flew up with her magic wand a little while ago and figured out the location of the nearby monsters and beasts. I decided to move after hearing that information from her.
“I go in first. The two of you move after that as I instructed.”
“Are you really going to go in there alone? It must be dangerous!”
Rosette said in surprise.
“Don’t worry, Rosette. Because it won’t be a big deal. Can you cast a stealth spell on me?”
“Yes!”
Rosette’s magic wand glowed blue. The magic she casts is a third-tier wide-area stealth magic. Not only me, but Chloe and Rosette as well.
Of course, there was no problem recognizing each other. This means that two people can see my movements.
I entered the village alone as it was. What I am going to do now That was to clear the group’s entryway.
First of all, the watchtower’s surveillance was neutralized with stealth magic. However, stealth magic only blocks visual observation.
‘So the mana in the body goes faster…’
I raised my mood to the max. A mana technique that I always use. Due to the special breathing method, my senses have always been sensitive.
Through the breathing of that practice, I could feel the magical spirit power that had entered around me.
However, at this level, anyone with a strong sense of mana can feel it. I was thinking of distinguishing the power of magic more clearly than this.
In other words, it is to increase the resolution of the magic power to the extreme. If so, it would be possible to break through this village without being discovered by monsters and monsters.
Mana was more concentrated with Mana Heart. 3rd tier composite structure mana heart. Normally, it is a place where refined mana with high firepower is produced.
I only increased the speed of the mana circulating there without discharging mana. The flow of mana increases more than usual, and the sense of mana heart opens up more.
Then, I saw a world made of lines of magic power.
‘Great. Group seen. It’s me too.’
It’s not a real dungeon, but it’s a type 2 dungeon, and that’s also a dangerous dungeon that has been gnosticized. In the middle of that battlefield, a new realm has opened.
An extreme world that is impossible for ordinary mana users to perceive. It is another world that only Reinhardt’s lineage can feel.
Each demon power emitted by the witch beasts began to be drawn in front of my eyes.
As a result, it was possible to fully perceive even the magical powers of monsters and monsters that were completely invisible to the naked eye.
The line drawn by the power of magic. A square where the line does not reach. Finally found it
On the border, I was alert so as not to be discovered by them. And in my head, I drew a safe reconnaissance route. At the same time, he raised his hand and signaled to the party.
It means to carefully follow the path I am walking in the future.
I started to break through the middle of the enemy camp with my bare body.
