I heard why Orion came here.
Lehman Hoffman? To find that gentleman's legacy.
He is the strongest player of the past who solidified the 80-year Hunter era.
I too had heard that name well.
'This is the first time I've heard about the legacy.'
They say it was secretly left in Class X.
Among the 100 strong, it was established as an established theory that it was a treasure that would strengthen the hunter or information that had to be hidden.
'So, what is it here that made the number one jump in?'
I really wonder.
I continued my thoughts as I watched the pouring attacks.
Kukwaaaaang!
A deafening roar of destruction that is incomparable to the initial sound.
The earth and sand rise up as if they were going to pierce the sky.
X-class is X-class.
This is the level of destructive power on the way to the central region.
It's different from Shadow Walker.
A group of earthworms that look like they're shaped like muscles.
The moment when the dense muscle fibers become filled with mana and turn blue.
A torrent of flesh-whip volleys came at me at a speed that my two-handed agility could not even detect. So what?
Oh my god!
The flow of monstrous force that penetrates me shatters the ground.
Fortunately, unlike the entrance, this place is a rocky area.
The ground was made of a material that was strong enough to withstand the attacks of these creatures. Thanks to that, I don't have to crawl out of the hole.
'The conclusion is that even if it's a legacy, it's something I don't need.'
Even if that legacy makes my body strong, my stats are still the same.
If it was information that had to be hidden, it was a problem that the 100th class would have taken care of.
A good, weak citizen like me just had to struggle to survive by doing what I could.
"You guys should disperse too. Huh?"
Chuluruk!
Kwaang! He swings his head with a loud noise.
Sigh. I guess you have no intention of going.
There's nothing I can do. I have to ignore it and run.
"Heh. Heh."
The X-class gate is dirty wide.
It wasn't just empty words, it was really big.
The information that there was another world there was not a lie.
When will the central part come out?
Actually, isn't this the central region?
When I'm tired, all kinds of thoughts come to mind.
Fortunately, the bracelet's effect is that it rapidly restores stamina.
'More than that, when will they fall?'
A bunch of muscle worms that are overwhelmingly stronger than me.
I feel like a piper.
He keeps following me and persistently hits me in the head.
Every time, the floor would crack and bounce back.
Obstructing the view.
'The black mountain in the distance doesn't seem to be close.'
Still far away.
Perhaps the change in surrounding scenery is a blessing.
I looked around.
The result of running without rest.
It was a forest that we arrived at after passing through a solid ground area.
Get lost!
"Huh? Are you going now?"
As soon as you step into the forest, you see earthworm friends spinning around.
No, I wasn't going back.
"what."
They were loitering outside the forest.
He walks around with his head turned towards me, as if he is blocked by an invisible wall.
He acted as if this wasn't his territory anymore.
"Are we past the starting point now?"
So this is the central region?
I turned my eyes away from them.
It is a desolate black forest.
Instead of leaves, there are only dense, dry branches.
The wood was the same color as the ground we had been walking on.
'It looks so damn hard.'
It is a black mountain visible beyond the dense branches.
Still a long way to go.
I measured the time.
'Are there about 6 hours left now?'
First, let's start with the record.
I opened the subspace and approached the paper that had been set up.
I wrote down the terrain and monsters I passed through while drawing mana for a long time.
An act that is almost like engraving a mark on paper.
I hope this will help me reach my goal of 100 strong.
'That way, Heejin and I will be safe.'
Oh my. It's my fate.
How did I come to know about this?
Coincidentally, I also developed the ability to improve the situation.
If this is the case, there is nothing we can do.
In a place where even 100 people are dying, you can only help them die less.
'I deserve to be rewarded handsomely.'
You dare make the Meister move?
I didn't ask for the business trip, but I guess I'll have to accept it.
That should tell you that business trip expenses are quite expensive.
"Phew, that's it."
After finishing the recording, I exited the subspace.
My warehouse closes only then.
It's time to move forward again.
'How do you check for signs of a gate breaker?'
As we move forward, we recall.
Information obtained through the community.
How to check for signs of a breaker.
'Dimensional gems exist."
An indestructible jewel located deep within the gate, at the innermost part.
If it was about to break, it was a sign of the breaker.
'Then, should I just check to see if there are any cracks?'
It's an easy target.
However, getting there is the problem.
'Where on earth is the heart?'
For now, we're just moving forward.
Repeated dashes and rests towards the vaguely visible black mountain.
Here comes another intruder.
Hehe!
Hehe!
It's a new X-class monster.
A nimble monkey-like guy.
The tip of the sharp tail flashes black.
The kid who was far away passed me by in an instant. Wow, that's faster than ever.
Kihihak!
There are more than one or two.
Where on earth do they all appear in such a long line?
Dozens of them rushed in at once.
It's more agile than any monster I've encountered before.
An entity whose destructive power is also concentrated at one point. The forest withstood the blows that struck me.
It must be as hard as the black ground that the trees passed through.
'They're all solid.'
That's why it keeps wags its tail.
That doesn't mean it won't work, you monkey guys.
"I'd rather have an earthworm. Oh, it's so noisy."
With his head nodding.
Resumed advance.
A screeching roar. A loud noise like hitting a tree. And jumping.
How far did you run?
A strange structure appeared before my eyes.
'It's a shack.'
This is a human structure discovered in a place like this.
Something smelled.
It smells like Orion.
Kkihak!
Even the monsters seemed unaware of the hut.
The guy on the other side of the building keeps spinning around. That's right. That's the safe zone.
'Can we finally get away from this annoying noise pollution?'
It is the existence of a cabin where even X-class monsters cannot be seen.
Maybe it's just me who can see it thanks to my insight.
As I approached, a strange sensation ran through my body.
'It's creepy.'
I looked behind me, sweeping my arm.
As expected, the monkey guys were confused.
A bewildered reaction to my sudden disappearance.
Then, like a swarm of earthworms, they started to loiter around the place where I disappeared.
'That's strange.'
This guy and that guy.
When he sees me, he runs to the end.
It's as if this ethereal state is coated with honey.
It's a shame there's no comparison group.
No, even if there was a comparison group, they would die quickly.
'Even if you look at it like that, it's a monster that can kill even 100 people.'
Phew. I took a deep breath and approached the cabin.
A black hut that appears to have been made by cutting down the surrounding trees.
It's a tree that wouldn't budge even if a class X monster ran riot.
'If you can make it with that, you must be incredibly strong.'
If someone is that strong, can we expect anything from them? Maybe Orion is in this cabin?
Squeak.
It was dark inside.
That's understandable, since there's not a single window.
So I squint my eyes and see something.
A silhouette leaning against a corner.
He was clearly a man.
"You, what the hell are you?"
The guy was embarrassed.
Are you scared? He leans even closer to the corner and asks a wary question.
"How do I look now?"
It was good that you prepared in advance.
The flowing low and mid sounds.
Inyoung swallowed dry saliva and opened her mouth.
"A completely blue form. The only visible facial features are white eyes...."
Is it really that scary?
Thank you for answering.
"How did you see through my dimensional distortion and come in?"
So this guy was the one who fooled the eyes of the X-class monsters. He's capable.
So this guy is Orion?
I approached him and asked.
"You are Orion."
"Don't come near me!"
The world is distorted before my eyes.
My outstretched hand got caught in it.
Of course it was fine.
"Huh? Dude, I'm sure it went in properly...."
Finally, I've met someone I can communicate with.
There was no reason to be upset by this level of attack.
A body that is immune to attacks anyway.
He stopped and continued asking questions, telling me not to come closer.
"Are you Orion?"
"I, I am not Orion."
....
Orion?
Are you one of his close associates?
"Then where is Orion?"
"Have you come to rescue Orion?"
Tilt your head this way.
The two eyes that were revealed at first glance because of that.
It's a blue eye.
You must be a foreigner. Your eyes are pretty.
"If not for rescue are you after him?"
What was in those two eyes was clear distrust.
First of all, it was necessary to lower the interest rate's alertness.
"I came to rescue Orion."
"How can I believe that?"
Yeah. Even I don't think I would believe it.
How did you convince him? Hmm.....
'ah.'
I lowered my gaze.
The gear I'm currently wearing.
I showed it to the guy.
"I am a master."
"My stu...?"
"If you have seen the items I have made, you will know the value of this engraving."
The engraving on the bracelet is beautifully done.
Equipment with overwhelming performance that will never be erased and will last forever.
The person in the corner came out a little more.
It was a woman. Blonde hair, blue eyes.
She swallowed, tucking her hair behind her ear.
I saw the item information.
"This, this effect. It really seems to be you, Master."
"Because there is no reason to lie."
He put his arms away and stared at the woman.
I think the poison in my eyes has subsided a bit now.
The atmosphere has lightened.
Was revealing one's identity the right answer?
'Because I have been active as a master.'
From one to ten, it wasn't my intention. But the result was confirmed to be positive.
"I'm sorry, Master. I was rude."
"I think that could happen in a situation where neither party knows about it."
"Thank you for your understanding. My name is Mireung, and I belong to Hwaryeong."
Mireung introducing herself.
Hwaryeong? Miryeong? Strangely, the names keep coming up.
I think I've heard it somewhere.
Mireung introduced Hwaryeong without asking.
"Hwaryeong is a group of troubleshooters. They secure secrets from other guilds, disrupt information, track down hunters and villains, etc. They are a group that does things that can't be done in the open."
"Isn't that illegal?"
"I swear I didn't commit murder or any terrorist acts... but it is illegal. Yes..."
This is a gloomy Mireung.
This one came to a calm conclusion.
'They are lawbreakers.'
Hearing the explanation reminded me of something.
The villain group Hwaryeong. Miryeong. And Yeongryung.
"Do you know the spirit?"
"Oh, yes! He's the boss of our organization."
So I was used to it.
The 40th villain who supported me and thanked me when the war against villains was declared.
I blocked you and forgot about you, but now I remember you like this.
'There's no problem with talking.'
It's a bit too much to just go back.
This side is almost at the end of Heejin's time attack.
I had to get at least a little information from this villain who seemed to be with Orion.
'Next time I come, I'll have to find a helper to look after the child.'
Who knew this place would be this big?
I sat down and clicked my chin.
"Let's talk about Orion."
"Oh, yes!"
She is a woman who became extremely obedient after finding out my true identity. It was a good attitude to have a conversation.
"Where did Orion go?"
"I went to the deep part of the country. I heard that Hoffmann's legacy is there."
This is getting annoying.
I don't mind going deep into the city.
It's other people who are the problem.
'It looks like we'll all die if we keep going.'
Should I just give up on Orion and just check for Breaker's signs on my own?
If there's a risk of the breaker exploding, I'll go and block it with the countermeasures prepared by the 100th power.
'It's annoying, but I guess that's the only way.'
As I was gathering my thoughts, I asked myself the following question:
"What does it have to do with Orion?"
"It's the relationship between employer and employee."
"Then where did Orion go and you were left crouching here alone?"
"I was on my way back after completing the request that Orion had asked me to do."
And then I got trapped.
A sudden increase in X-class monsters.
Their aggressive activities were hampered.
"What kind of request is it?"
"This is a request to activate each dimensional rock and set up a base camp."
Mireung takes something out and shows it.
It was a stone that shone in five colors.
"Dimensional Stone. Whoever holds it can teleport to the location of the Dimensional Rock."
Is this some kind of key that leads straight to the checkpoint?
"The dimensional rock is also deep inside? Then you must have checked the state of the dimensional stone?"
"Unfortunately, I didn't see the Dimension Stone. Orion was guarding me and only managed to get me t o the Dimension Stone."
"I see."
"Yes. I just barely finished activating it and now I have to go back, but it turned out like this. Haa... Orion-nim, you only have a month's supply of food. I'm worried."
It coincides with the next gate roam period in a month.
If Orion was alive, there was still a chance.
That stone rather than that.
It was a dimensional stone.
'Is that the key to ending this situation quickly?'
I have a feeling.
If you use that well, it seems like it will be easy to check the Breaker sign or rescue Orion.
"That. Is there a limit?"
"Would you like to take a look?"
It is an item that is passed on coolly.
But I can't touch that with this body.
So I just checked the information on the items that were given.
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[Dimensional Stone]
Grade: C
Description: A part that broke away from the dimensional rock. The dimensional gravity that strongly attracts each other is always manifesting.
Effect: Allows only the holder to move to one of the activated Dimensional Rocks when infused with mana.
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This is it.
If only this could be strengthened somehow.
If only those restrictions limited to the holder could be removed, we could easily achieve our goal with the expedition team.
"Can you give me this?"
"I don't mind giving it to you since I finished the request... but could you help me?"
Is this what you're offering in return for help?
If that's the case, it's already been resolved.
"Go outside and look. The monsters are gathered along the path I came from. If you just go around that point and go back, you should be able to get out safely."
"Me, really?"
It's a look of disbelief.
So I nodded and Mi-ryeong came out.
I'll be back in a few minutes.
Her face was filled with embarrassment.
"Hey, how can you lure monsters like that?"
Yeah, I wish I knew that too.
Anyway, the return problem has been solved.
I wiggled my hand.
"Thank you. As expected from Meister! You are my savior! I will definitely return and repay this favor. I will leave the Dimensional Stone here!"
"Okay. Take care."
A dimensional stone that you can obtain by lying down and eating rice cakes.
It has been confirmed that Orion is alive right now.
Breaker risk is a situation that must be confirmed with these eyes.
'Should I go to the deep part by myself and take a look?'
This is an item that can drastically reduce movement distance.
How to enchant and strengthen it is a problem that can be thought about later.
I turned my head and looked at the other side of the cabin.
'That must be a dimensional rock.'
A small, rough rock.
It emits the same five-colored light.
If you have a dimensional stone, you can move to a place with rocks like that.
I stood up after putting the stone in the subspace.
First, I need to go inside this X-class gate and take a look.
That way, we will have more information to give to the 100 strong who will save the world.