00642 Leaving the Steel Mountains. ————————————————– ———————-=
Deep night, dark sky.
Perhaps because it was late, I couldn’t hear any sign of popularity. Everyone is probably sleeping soundly in their sleeping bags or tents by now.
‘Now that I think about it, how long has it been since you were on guard?’
I don’t know exactly, but if I roughly estimate it, it will be almost over. Considering that guard shifts usually arrive about 10 minutes early, there is a high possibility that they will arrive soon for their shift.
And when you come, you’ll probably be surprised to see me. Why am I standing guard alone? Where are the other users? (In fact, except in very rare cases, the rule is that at least two people stand at the border.)
Of course, I was also standing guard with Lee Yu-jeong just a few hours ago, but she kept whining that she was sleepy, so I just sent her away. If I whined a bit, I would just ignore it, but it was enough to interfere with my deep thinking.
Anyway, since we are not the only ones on guard right now, and since we always have magic detection activated, I decided that it would be enough for me alone.
“hmm… . I think I’ll be able to escape completely before noon today… .”
As I lie down on my back muttering to myself, the night sky naturally comes into view. The full moon rising in the sky spreads brilliant light, and dozens of stars dotted around it sparkle as if competing with each other.
As I was looking at the night sky with a slightly dazed feeling, the words I heard the other day suddenly flashed through my mind.
‘So Jo Seong-ho said to So-young… .’
The theory of Cho Seong-ho’s approach to Han So-young that I heard from Yeon Hye-rim.
If you think about it rationally, it’s not a story you can just laugh off. In fact, in a situation where the attack is almost complete, Cho Seong-ho’s recent behavior is definitely unusual. To put it bluntly, the reason for acting that way is clearly visible.
‘The intention is to double the current influence, starting with the new continent.’
It is inevitable that the main stage of activities will move from Barbara to Atlanta in the future. As such, the power structure that will be achieved in Atlanta can be divided into whether or not to take the lead, and if you are in the position to take the lead, it will depend on how quickly you can stabilize the surrounding area.
From that perspective, it is true that the eastern and southern regions are in a slightly more advantageous position than the northwest, which lost significant power this time.
Of course, that doesn’t mean Jo Seong-ho will dream of becoming the second Golden Lion. That’s really a bottomless dream, but from what I’ve experienced with Cho Seong-ho so far, he doesn’t seem like such a fool. Also, it is impossible as long as the South is alive and well.
However, it cannot be denied that Cho Seong-ho revealed the teeth he had kept hidden until now. If they were limited to being the losers of the eastern part of the North Continent, they are clearly aiming for more than that in Atlanta.
Above all, judging from the fact that he approached Han So-young, he probably approached her with the idea of dividing the southern part of the country into a new continent. In other words, they are saying that they will not touch the South but will sacrifice the West and North.
The good news among the misfortunes is that it is highly likely that Jo Seong-ho will not want the worst situation of a civil war… .
‘The problem is that there has already been an emotional rift between each expedition team.’
I don’t particularly think that the user named Cho Seong-ho has changed.
no. Rather, it would be correct to say that he has now revealed his true self, or more accurately, his ambition. Since a new continent has been discovered, it is true that any user would like to use the current opportunity to develop further. I also don’t deviate from that.
However, the problem is that Cho Seong-ho’s method of trying to achieve development is quite cruel and despicable. If I think about it, I don’t think I have any bad memories, but I also don’t have any good memories about the user named Cho Seong-ho.
Beat, beat, beat… .
It was then.
While I was deep in thought about Cho Seong-ho, I suddenly heard the sound of someone stepping on a bush behind me. As I reflexively focused on detection, I could feel two signs slowly approaching.
“So this is my prediction… . Perhaps Su-hyeon’s favorite type of woman is… .”
“… really? “Is Soohyun oppa really like that?”
As I glanced around, I saw a woman with a voluptuous body and a woman wearing deep blue robes walking towards me while talking casually. Ko Yeon-ju and Kim Han-byeol.
Now that I think about it, it seems like it’s almost time for my shift, so I decide to leave my thoughts aside and organize my thoughts. Thinking too much is not a good habit.
The first priority is to completely escape the Steel Mountains and enter Atlanta safely.
When I think that and get up, I suddenly see Go Yeon-ju laughing and clapping her hands and Kim Han-byeol looking shaken.
‘But what are you two talking about?’
*
The sun rose and morning dawned.
From the moment of the meal, there was an excited atmosphere in the entire expedition team. According to my brother’s announcement, today was the day to escape the Steel Mountains. Thanks to that, a situation arose where my brother came to me during mealtime and expressed his burden, but I smiled and reassured him by telling him not to worry.
The march that started after the meal naturally proceeded like a forced march.
In other words, can we say that users’ expectations played a role?
Haven’t we been advancing smoothly without a single obstacle since we first left the fortress?
Any savvy user would have noticed some changes compared to before. The bushes, which had always been dark, gradually changed into bright light. And the forest, which was so dense that it was impossible to see ahead, is slowly opening up. Each of these scenes is a sign that we have truly reached the end of the Steel Mountains.
‘At this rate, we’ll really arrive before noon, right?’
As I looked around, I suddenly felt a new emotion. From here, it’s a path I clearly remember, so you don’t have to worry about getting lost because you just have to keep going straight.
As I showed signs of actually leaving the Steel Mountains, my steps slowly began to speed up.
Even I have already experienced this once, so how do other users feel?
In fact, if you march continuously for three days, you are bound to feel somewhat bored.
However, the sense of liberation that it was finally over, the sense of accomplishment that we did it, and the anticipation of what the new continent would be like, etc. The clan members chattered non-stop with puffy faces, showing no sign of boredom.
Especially as someone who already knew the story, the predictions about the new continent were fun to listen to, so I was able to forget about boredom and march happily.
How much time has passed like that?
I kept going straight. Then, at some point, I noticed the plain below the mountain road, forming a vast horizon with no end in sight, and I held my breath for a moment.
Eventually, I hurried down and stopped walking as soon as I felt the soles of my feet touch the flat ground. Then, as I slowly looked around, I saw not a stuffy forest, but an open field with a cool breeze blowing.
“… … .”
I took a step without even thinking about anything else.
An endless green landscape. Since we have just left the mountain range, it is still only a part of the field, but the grassland is growing in size with every step we take, catching the sunlight rising in the sky and shining clearly in our view.
The land, untouched by humans for hundreds of years, has finally revealed itself shyly, like a new color.
It was a truly beautiful scenery that is difficult to describe in words.
“ah… .”
“wow… .”
As if someone was thinking the same thing as me, someone let out a small exclamation. The sound brought me to my senses, and I clenched my fists.
‘Obviously, it’s off.’
Today is exactly the fourth day since we left the Northwest Fortress.
Approximately 50 days have passed since the attack on Area 1 began.
Probably about 90 days had passed since the plan to attack the Steel Mountains was announced.
okay. So, after going through a long journey of almost 3 months… .
Tiring!
『An unprecedented achievement!』
『The users of the Northern Continent succeeded in passing through the difficult Steel Mountains and opening a passage connecting a new continent that had previously been a barren land!』
『The name of the new continent is Atlanta. It is a continent where the history of a time when various kingdoms competed against each other and enjoyed the golden age lies dormant, and the birthplace of the Kingdom of Victoria, which was the closest to the unification of the Whole Plain in history, remains. The discovery of this continent is an achievement worthy of mention in history.』
『100,000 Gold Points will be given to each user who participated in the expedition!』
We were finally able to escape the Steel Mountains.
Atlanta has finally arrived.
—————————= Review of the work ——————– ——-=
Ssul 1.
Ah Becken Yu~. Come on, one~. Ah Wonyu~. Choo choo choo choo choo! Choo choo choo choo choo!
Ah Becken Yu~. Come on, you~. No~. Choo choo choo choo choo! Choo choo choo choo choo!
Hurururururururu~!
We’re out of the Iron Mountains! Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Ssul 2.
My older brother went on a trip to Switzerland with his girlfriend. I danced like crazy. I like the desk in my brother’s room better.
So last night, I smiled and went into my room with my ultrabook. However, after seeing the room, I had no choice but to close the door and leave. At the same time, he couldn’t help but think deeply about his brother’s intentions. The room was so dirty. Could it be that he knew I would be using the room and deliberately soiled it?
I thought I couldn’t lose, so I cleaned up the room. The desk was also wiped clean. And I sent a KakaoTalk message.
The next day, at 3 a.m., I received a KakaoTalk message.
‘I came to write the desk and then cleaned the room.’
‘Sure.’
‘What is it?’
‘It’s as planned. lol.’
lol?
I’ll mess it up again before I get back. lol
fantasy,
