Chapter 29 – Turchen Castle (6)
As the maximum level rose to level 90, half of the users were lost due to the divine action of the Elion operator who did not allow upgrades from level 85 items to level 90 items.
Therefore, there was a need to attract users again, and it seems that they judged that they would not be able to attract users’ interest if they released the same raid as before.
The Elion operator, who was thinking about ways to gather people, attempted to change the monster’s pattern.
However, the pattern did not change to be fun, but simply too difficult.
In the final content level 90 raid, among each named and boss pattern, there were many vicious patterns that would result in instant death if not avoided.
So when it was first released, as the saying goes, if you don’t know it, you die, many raiders tried to attack it and died without being able to clear it.
Previously, monsters always used multiple patterns in random rotation.
Users have been avoiding and dealing according to the pattern.
But the 90th raid was different.
At first, it attacked users with a basic pattern, but as time passed or when a certain amount of stamina fell, a forced pattern was activated.
If you go into this pattern, your defense will go up ridiculously, so even if you deal damage, it’s pointless because your stamina is barely there.
Instead, users had to work together to break the pattern.
For example, when entering a forced pattern, several magic circles are created on the floor and then explode a few seconds later, causing powerful damage to the entire map.
At this time, many users initially died without being able to avoid the attack because they did not know how to remove the magic circle.
Until now, it was an unfamiliar pattern to users who dealt while avoiding monsters even if they used a pattern.
However, a user discovered that there are four different colors in the magic circle, and that if you climb on top of the magic circle and stand there for a certain period of time, the counter on the monster’s head decreases.
Monsters with all counters reduced are momentarily weakened when the forced pattern ends, and at this time, damage must be poured out.
In this way, all named and boss monsters have a forced pattern and force users to deal damage by breaking the pattern, so it was important not to die during the forced pattern.
Four people had to work together, but of course there were people who couldn’t dodge properly and died, and that would interfere with clearing, so more focus was put on not dying than before.
One of the items that attracted attention at this time was a bracelet that recorded light.
The reason was simple.
This item had a structure that when an additional control key was pressed, an energy shield was created to protect the wearer.
During the pattern, it was an item that allowed you to earn a life without the supporter helping you, so it was like having an extra life.
And now that item is in front of me.
“Excuse me, but would you mind if I take a look at that bracelet for a moment?”
I said, pointing to the bracelet Princess Aria was wearing.
“…Yes. It’s here.”
Princess Aria obediently handed over her bracelet and I looked at the bracelet and used her powers to put it on.
「 +10 Bracelet that records light – (Item cool time reduced by 10%)」
Fortunately, I wasn’t mistaken.
In addition, it was a proper item that was strengthened to level 10 and had good ability enhancements.
“You told me to go. Are you sure there are other things besides this with you?”
“Huh? What about other things…?”
“I’m sure there will be weapons and armor along with this bracelet as heirlooms, right?”
The game character who founded the Aslan Empire in the last slate was a character that was reached when level 85 was maxed out.
And the fact that there is a level 90 item in front of me right now is proof that the game character has reached at least level 90.
There is no way that character would have crossed over wearing only this bracelet.
He must have wanted to protect him from Demon.
“I don’t remember the details, but I remember there were other things as well. How do you know that?”
“I’m looking for these things. Do you know what this is?”
I asked, raising my bracelet-clad hand.
“The story goes that that bracelet can be used to create a barrier that can block attacks from large numbers of monsters. However, it is just a legend and no one has made it.”
It seems that even during the Aslan Empire, game items could not be used properly even if they were descendants of game characters.
In that case, there is a possibility that in addition to this bracelet, other equipment may be kept as heirlooms and neglected.
When I thought about activating the bracelet’s function, the bracelet started to glow and a protective shield was immediately created around me.
“Oh! Is that by any chance?”
“Yes, I have activated the bracelet’s features.”
I answered by turning off the shield again.
“What the hell are you… You are a truly amazing person, being able to use bracelets that come down as heirlooms as well as being a dragon knight.”
Princess Aria looked at me curiously and said.
“Hmm… Princess, you said earlier that you were asking for an escort, right? Can I decide the reward?”
“Yes! Anything I can pay is fine.”
When I said yes to her escort, Princess Aria’s eyes widened and her face changed to a smile.
“I ask for two things. First, if you safely escort us to Turchen Castle and arrive there, we ask you to compensate us with 10 gold.”
“10 gold!? That’s… A pretty big amount.”
1 gold has the same value as 1,000 silver, so a day’s worth of proper lodging in the last village is 1 silver.
In other words, 10 gold is enough money for most common people to spend their time playing around.
“It doesn’t matter to me if you refuse.”
“…Yes, I will pay it. But it seems difficult to pay it all at once. Would it be okay if I paid it in installments over a period of time?”
First of all, I spent a lot of money and it seems like I can get it as is.
“How long can you do it?”
“Um… I will pay it all within a year.”
It’s one year… With that money, you won’t have to worry about money for a while.
“Fine. Please do so. And the second thing I will ask for is heirlooms, such as this bracelet. There will be weapons, armor, and accessories. Please give them all to me.”
“You mean an heirloom? That’s a bit…”
His expression became darker than when he asked for money earlier.
Other items probably belong to other people.
“The princess must be going through a difficult situation right now, right? I will help her solve the problem. How about compensation for that?”
Princess Aria’s expression brightened again when I told her that I would help her with other matters besides escorting her.
“Is that true? We definitely need the help of strong people like you right now, but is it okay if I just give you all the heirlooms?”
“Yes. You can give me 10 gold as an escort and Gabo’s equipment to help solve the problem.”
I don’t know if those heirlooms still contain the power of God, but even if they don’t, I can use them.
Every single one of those items is precious to me now.
“Okay, let’s do that. How about we write the contract tomorrow morning?”
“You will do that. Let’s go to a place where there are no bodies, spend the day, and then we can talk about the details. I will keep this bracelet as an advance payment.”
Princess Arya nodded her head and then moved towards her carriage to give instructions to her knights.
“Jinu, Jinu. Do you really need to do that? Can’t you just… Kill them all and take it? Is there a need to bother taking on the task?”
Yuria has been telling scary stories with her innocent face.
Actually, I thought that too.
With Ellie and Yuria’s power, there is no need to help the princess, even taking away all of her family heirlooms.
“That’s true, but no matter how urgent it is, I don’t want to go to that extent. I don’t want to kill people unnecessarily, like killing bugs just because they get in my way.”
“I see. If that’s the case with Jinu, then that would be correct~.”
“Are you okay, Jinu? If we move with those people, it will be considerably slower than moving to Minercia.”
Ellie spoke to me with an expression that didn’t seem to be in a good mood yet.
“That’s true, but isn’t this item what we were looking for anyway? Even if we go to Turchen Castle, it may be difficult to find its exact whereabouts.”
I continued speaking while holding up the bracelet I was wearing on my hand.
“But since I know that the princess’s family has this equipment, it would be better to get something tangible first. And if the princess builds up connections, it will be helpful in many ways. It would be good for the princess to have someone with power like us.”
“…Okay. Then, I will bring the tent and luggage. Yuria, please stay here and watch over Jinu.”
Ellie ran out toward the tent we were in.
“But why does Ellie look so upset?”
“Huh? Don’t you know that, Jinu? Of course it’s because of that woman. Kick.”
Huh? Is it because of Princess Aria?
“Could it be… That you don’t want me to be with Princess Aria?”
“Of course! I don’t know about Jinu, but Ellie is secretly jealous?”
I think I got to see an unexpected side of Ellie.
When Yuria came, she couldn’t see anything like that at all.
I think he probably doesn’t like having other women around him other than the game characters he’s been hanging out with.
“Yuria, are you okay?”
“What? Is that woman coming near Jinu? I don’t care. Jinu will like me whether that woman comes or not!”
Yuria said as she hugged me.
It seems like he really likes being held in my arms.
“Of course. You are my precious people.”
“Hehe. Besides, Jinu-nim can do that. It’s true that kings have many women!”
Even so, you are still not a king, Yuria.
While they were talking, Ellie came with her luggage and she unpacked her luggage around Princess Aria and spent the night.
