Chapter 1228 – 1228. Yggdrasil (8)
“Do you remember what I said about there being a place where elves cannot go?”
As soon as I heard those words, something I heard before came to mind.
There are a total of 304 dungeons managed by the Luxsolis family.
I’m assuming there are other dungeons, but…
“I think it might be there.”
There was a story that they couldn’t pinpoint it because it was in a place where elves couldn’t enter.
After listening to his words, I felt like I understood why he used the expression “Guess”.
Since he himself was not accurate, he did not give a definite answer.
And that guess actually made me more confident.
‘If you think about it, most of the items in the records were not very good.’
Among the items found in the dungeon controlled by the Luxsolis family, there wasn’t one I particularly liked.
For the most part, it was a similar level of power to the Dionysus power I had gained.
Things like the ability to talk to animals or plants or transform.
Of course, those abilities can be useful if you try to use them.
‘What can I do right now by communicating with and transforming into animals and plants?’ .’
It was also true that it did not seem to be of any help in ascending to the divine realm.
Of course, among them, some helpful items stood out.
Armor, shield, helmet… Furthermore, accessories that were easy to wear were also recorded.
But…
‘They are just as lacking.’
Most of them only had simple defense functions or basic skills.
There was no item that caught my attention like the ability to predict unlimited attacks.
In the end, to summarize this story…
‘If you want to get better items, you have to step into unknown territory.’
On the surface, it seemed as if Walter Luxsolis had induced this situation.
However, in the end, it was Yggdrasil’s system that led to this situation.
‘That’s common sense here in the first place…’
It is natural that the greater the risk in Yggdrasil, the greater the reward.
Representative examples were the eyeballs of Loki and Cerberus hanging from my belt.
The two beings, Loki and Cerberus, were not created to fight in the first place.
It was a gimmick filled with malice, created on the premise that if they met, they would be massacred.
But the reward I received for fighting those beings and clearing the dungeon was…
‘If it wasn’t for that, we wouldn’t have been able to control midsummer.’
It was an item that could turn a regressor into a toy.
‘Maybe it’s like the 5th floor boss dungeon?’
There was no mention of a boss dungeon on the 5th floor, but it was judged that the unknown location would be at the level of a boss dungeon.
The story is…
‘I guess the items that come out of there are not easy.’
It was said that there was a high possibility that an item as fraudulent as the eyeball of Loki or Cerberus would appear in that unknown space.
‘The attack prediction is not as good as those two, but it is also a deceptive item…’
While I was thinking alone, I heard the voice of Walter Luxsolis.
“Are you planning on going?”
“Ah…”
I came to my senses and nodded at the voice of Walter Luxsolis.
“Yes, I am thinking about going for now.”
Haha, I thought so too.”
Walter Luxsolis smiles humbly at my answer.
It wasn’t until I saw him that I realized what I had missed.
“Oh, do I need to get permission first to go in?”
He is the master who manages the dungeon.
Moreover, the place I am going to is not an ordinary dungeon, but a dungeon that exists in an unknown space.
It is probably not a place where you can just enter without permission.
But contrary to my worries…
“Haha, it’s true that permission is needed, but it also varies from person to person. We will take steps to ensure that Seong Su-ho can come and go freely.”
He gave permission lightly, as if it was no big deal.
I was once again puzzled by Walter Luxsolis’ willingness to give permission, but I thanked him.
“Thank you. Since you gave permission, may I ask your location?”
“Of course I have to tell you.”
Walter Luxsolis began to explain the location as if having a light conversation.
“First of all, the direction is north.”
For reference, the location of Arbos here is exactly south, in the opposite direction from where we came.
“The road is not very complicated. “The mountain range extends precisely to the north, so you don’t have to worry about getting lost.”
Plus, it’s easy to get there.
However, from the next explanation, problems began to emerge.
That’s it…
“The mountains are so dense with trees and valleys that it would be difficult to get there on horseback.”
Means of transportation are limited.
They say I can ride the Pegasus, but then other party members will have to walk because they cannot ride the Pegasus.
Okay up to this point.
Because I didn’t think I could always move around comfortably.
But the real problem was:
“Maybe if you speed up… It will take about a week.”
“Ah…”
It was time.
Actually, I don’t really care about time itself, so it didn’t seem like a big problem.
But the reason I sighed when I heard the one-week period was…
‘What else can I say?’
It was because I imagined the stomach behind me pushing me.
‘I have to go and tell you right away.’
In fact, getting permission itself didn’t seem to be very difficult.
Praise, message, sexual desire.
Stella will give you permission as long as you do those three things.
I stood up, thinking of what to say and do to persuade Stella.
“Thank you for your help.”
Haha, it’s nothing compared to the help I received, so don’t worry about it.”
Walter Luxsolis sent me off and said a few words.
“Lucien will help you on your journey this time too.”
“Oh, if you just tell me the way, we can go on our own…” .”
It wasn’t because it was uncomfortable for Lucien to accompany me.
“You probably have some work to do…”
It was because I felt sorry.
I decided that if the path was not difficult, there was no need for Lucien to suffer.
But even though I declined…
“Isn’t Seong Su-ho a guest of Her Majesty the Princess and a guest of our family? “It is something we must do.”
Walter Luxsolis refused my refusal and stubbornly pushed ahead.
‘What… If it’s Lucien…’
I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to be with Lucien, not just any other elf.
Because of my stiff personality, I may not be able to become as close as a colleague, but I wanted to build as many friendships as possible before ascending to the divine realm.
‘Just in case, I’m trying to become friends because of the help I received on the first floor.’
[… I didn’t say anything.]
‘…’
[…]
I’m not making an excuse because I was stabbed.
It was obvious that the Armonia I knew would have doubted me deep down, so I just explained it bluntly.
While maintaining silence with Armonia…
“Hmm? If my daughter is uncomfortable…”
Walter Luxsolis woke me up with his mysterious voice.
I quickly shook my head and answered, thinking that I might harm Lucien.
“It can’t be uncomfortable. “I’m just sorry that it seems like a bother.”
Haha, if it’s my daughter, you don’t have to worry. “After Seong Su-ho visited, it actually became brighter, which surprised me.”
“… ?”
As far as I remember, the Lucien I saw on the first floor and the current Lucien aren’t that different…
When I made that puzzled look, Armonia spoke through the communication as if sympathizing with Walter Luxsolis.
[I can see a change in my eyes as well.]
‘Uh? Really… ?’
[I’m sure.]
Seeing that the blunt Armonia spoke like that, it seems that Lucien’s mood has changed.
However… Why?
Is it really because of me?
Or maybe… Because of midsummer!?
When I made that puzzled look, Walter Luxsolis expressed his thoughts as if he had read my inner thoughts.
“My daughter, unlike her appearance, was feeling bored. But thanks to meeting you, she seems to have been relieved of that boredom.”
“Ah…”
At this point, I wondered if boredom was the destiny of elves.
But perhaps not all elves live with such boredom.
Stella and Walter Luxsolis must have lived lives without any shortcomings thanks to their dominance.
The problem is that a life without any shortcomings drags them into the hell of boredom.
And even though Lucien is not as good as the two elves, he is probably living a life without any shortcomings.
‘Lucien must have been quite bored.’
Since he is the only elf who will be under Walter Luxsolis’ control, those around him will probably treat him like an elf who already has control.
Thinking like that, I felt a little pity for Lucien.
‘It would be better if we continue to go together before we go up to the divine realm.’
I was trying to quit because I didn’t want to bother anyone else, but thanks to Walter Luxsolis, I learned that that method was wrong.
“Then, I will ask Lucien myself.”
Haha, I would appreciate it if you could do so.”
After finishing my conversation with Walter Luxsolis, I headed straight to Stella.
As I was heading towards Stella, I suddenly remembered one fact.
‘Wow… It was frustrating at first, but as we talked, I soon became more comfortable.’
It was as if the discomfort he had felt with Walter Luxsolis earlier had completely disappeared.
‘Is my ability to deal with people excellent, or is it my true intentions? .’
It was as if I was under the curse of knowledge.
If I hadn’t seen the temperament window, I wouldn’t have been so wary…
I regretted doing so for the first time, but soon I started focusing on heading to Stella’s bedroom to shake off the regret.
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.
After hearing my explanation, Stella calmly nodded her head…
“I will remove the time restriction.”
It broke the time constraints that had been imposed.
But instead of breaking the time constraints…
“I will go to that place instead.”
It was a more serious restriction.
I was happy for a moment, but as soon as I heard Stella’s last words, I frowned and started nagging her.
“Hey, didn’t you hear me? “I can’t ride a horse, let alone a carriage, and I have to walk all week?”
I gave the same explanation as I heard from Walter Luxsolis.
Because the road is rough, you can’t ride a vehicle, and you have to walk all week…
But Stella…
“Are you really testing my memory? “I would say that would be extremely rude.”
He became angry and started glaring at me, as if he had been ignored.
But I didn’t pay attention to Stella’s appearance and nagged her.
“You said you would come knowingly? I have to walk for a week? Ah! You can’t believe it…”
“… ?”
“Trying to be carried by servants…”
“… “Please, before you speak, please use basic courtesy on your tongue.”
Look at the expression…
In fact, the person who wrote such an expression also spoke out about the topic without any hint of propriety…
When I thought that and looked at her with a curious look, Stella turned her head and answered as if she was tired.
“I can walk that much.”
“No, I don’t know what’s going to happen…”
Stella has the power to control her elves, but she has no other special abilities.
But contrary to my worries…
“I have no intention of going inside. “I will be staying in a tent nearby, so please come out and show your face.”
She, Stella, didn’t seem to have any intention of going into a dangerous place herself.
So it wasn’t a big problem from my perspective.
Of course…
‘The kids outside are probably a national disaster-level problem…’
It would be a disaster for the elves who assist Stella.
‘It ended easier than I thought.’
A compliment that makes my ears happy, a massage that makes me addicted to my hands, and sex that melts my libido.
I was able to solve the Stellar problem without using a single thing.
Of course, there were strange restrictions.
“Then, the story is over.”
“What? Are you sure you want to go again!?”
Stella gets upset again as she tries to leave right away.
However, this time I didn’t run away like before.
“I have a lot to prepare. “I’ll come later in the evening, so wait for me.”
“… “Good.”
He must have realized that there was no point in complaining anyway, so he seemed to accept it.
“Please process it as quickly as possible.”
Of course, I don’t think I’m 100% satisfied.
I smiled at Stella’s whining appearance and nodded her head.
“Okay. Then…”
As I left the bedroom saying hello to Stella…
“… “Are you quiet today?”
The chamberlain was looking at me with a relieved expression.
It wasn’t just the chamberlain.
The servants and guards were also relieved to see me coming out quietly.
But I told them…
“Your princess has something to say, come in.”
He threw away seeds of anxiety and fear.
The expressions on the faces of the chamberlain, servants, and guards who heard my words turned sour in an instant…
“Ha…”
I thought he was going to yell like usual and started to go into the bedroom.
“… “I’m sorry.”
“… ?”
I quickly left the place, apologizing to the confused elves.
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.
Two days have passed since I decided to head to an unknown place.
The people ready to depart gathered at the entrance of the Lux Solis Mansion.
Of course, me, my party members, and the lucky totem (Midsummer) were included.
And with Lucien, whom I personally went and asked for…
“We will do our best to guide you.”
“Ha… Hiking for a week…”
Erdin, who was supposed to be my servant, was also included.
And finally…
“Her Royal Highness… Please reconsider once again…”
Her Stella and the elves who assisted her were also included.
Stella looked very annoyed and spoke to the chamberlain as if warning her.
“If you don’t feel like following along, you can rest.”
“Well, that’s not it! I was worried…”
“Then that’s it. “Don’t bother me anymore.”
“… I understand.”
Just like that, Stella and her group finished preparing.
After confirming that everyone had gathered…
“Come on, let’s go.”
I led them and started heading to an unknown place.
