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Chapter 21. Gift from the top of Kania (1)
One.
Evoque!
“Excuse me, is that true?”
Everyone was shocked by his death as the master of the upper part of Kania.
“He was murdered?”
That’s understandable, because he wasn’t just killed, he was murdered.
The master of the top 10 in the port city of Reese, who has countless adventurers under him.
“Does that make sense? The escort alone would be a long way off.”
It’s only natural to be surprised again and again.
The same goes for Cheryl, who brought the news right away.
Even she, who rarely showed up, came to tell me about this incident in person.
It was that big news.
“This is a big deal.”
“Huh? Oh, it’s a big deal… … .”
However, when El Palm actually heard the news, he did not seem particularly surprised, contrary to his answer.
El Palm knew it.
‘He must have run away.’
Contrary to rumors, it is unlikely that Evoque is actually dead.
Of course, running away meant that he could never return, which was a huge deal for Ivok.
‘Cut off the tail.’
But to the followers of the black magician that El Palm knew, that was just a laughable thing.
Just enough to pick off a little bit of grit from the tip of your finger.
It stings for a moment, but after a few minutes, you won’t really care if it hurts.
Of course, it wasn’t something that was completely nerve-wracking.
So, usually, tails weren’t cut like that.
In other words, it means that there was a reason why it had to be cut.
‘It looks like the top of the Goldrich is quite deep.’
It was obvious why.
‘There’s nothing wrong with that.’
In any case, this was a stroke of luck for El Palm.
Since it was announced that Ivok had been murdered, it was impossible for the Kania Group to actively engage in external activities.
Until someone could replace Ivok, any external activity was impossible.
‘The top of Kania doesn’t move. Even because of the top of Goldrich.’
Additionally, even if external activities were to be undertaken, they were only possible if they did not stimulate the upper ranks of Goldrich.
‘There is no real threat for the time being.’
This meant that targeting El Palm or trolling other adventurers in the upper dimension of Kania would be impossible for the time being.
From El Palm’s perspective, this means that for the time being, they don’t have to worry about the threat from the top of Kania.
‘Threats will come in other ways, though.’
Of course, El Palm had no idea that the upper ranks of Kania, the followers of the Black Mage, would abandon him.
They will want to deal with El Palm at any cost.
It’s just that now they have no time to worry about El Palm because they have to deal with a bigger, more massive enemy called the Gold Rich Top.
In any case, this means that El Palm doesn’t have to worry too much about the top of Kania for a while.
So El Palm saw Cheryl.
“I brought the survivors.”
And demanded.
“As you requested.”
The price.
Cheryl answered that request without hesitation.
“thank you.”
He handed El Palm a coin with a cross symbol engraved on it along with a horse.
“It’s a cross coin.”
It was a Cross Hunter-exclusive currency given to those who had made achievements and completed missions within the Cross Hunters.
A dedicated currency that can be used to purchase items within Cross Hunter.
In addition, there were quite a few valuable items within Cross Hunter, starting from unique grade.
Of course, the more valuable the item, the more cross coins it required.
“It’s a black coin.”
The only exception was Black Coin.
“You can purchase any item you need.”
That was why.
“If you need a favor, feel free to ask.”
El Palm accepted the price without hesitation.
That was the end of the story with Cheryl, and El Palm had no more interest in Cheryl.
I turned my head and looked at Pir.
Pir said to El Palm’s gaze.
“I keep my promise. I will send it to you soon.”
“Captain, ask that too.”
At that moment Ralph intervened.
“When are you going to give me the money?”
“… … I’ll send that too.”
The moment Pir answered Ralph’s words, their conversation ended.
At that moment when all the stories ended, El Palm looked at one place.
“Then let’s go back to Lease.”
2.
The port city of Leith.
The place, which was always bustling for various reasons, was filled with a thicker silence today than ever.
In every place where people gather.
There were few stories, and even the few stories were whispers, so it was extremely quiet.
“Ivok was murdered?”
The death of the master of the upper part of Kania was equally shocking.
It wasn’t shocking just because someone important had died.
“Assassination, perhaps?”
If it wasn’t just a sudden death, but a murder, there would have been someone who sent an assassin.
“Who could it be?”
That’s why everyone was quiet about Evoque’s death.
“If Evoque dies, it is obvious that the 10th generation will benefit… … .”
“Oh, don’t talk nonsense.”
It is clear that there are those in the port city of Leith who stand to gain from Ivok’s death.
“Can’t you even talk?”
No, it wasn’t to the extent of existing.
“No matter what, won’t everyone share the shares that Kania has?”
The nine upper houses, excluding the upper house of Kania, were bound to benefit in some way, big or small.
Of course I wanted all nine top ones.
“I wonder who will have more though.”
I hope to see greater benefits in this situation.
In many ways, my mind couldn’t help but become complicated.
“Boss, what happens next?”
Among them was Devo.
“Will the Kania top guys keep trying to kill us?”
That’s understandable, as El Palm Party was currently under threat to its life from the upper ranks of Cania.
But in that situation, did the top player, Ivok, die?
Honestly, I couldn’t help but think this way.
“Are you worried that you won’t be able to do it because you’re so out of your mind? The atmosphere right now is no joke.”
I might give up on the El Palm party.
No, looking at the current situation, it was more likely that the upper echelon of Cania had forgotten about the El Palm Party.
And if that happens, a very troubling threat to the El Palm Party will disappear.
It was a blessing in disguise.
Of course El Palm knew.
‘That can’t be true.’
All of this is nothing more than a trick by the followers of the Black Mage.
They’re going to rush in and kill El Palm Party.
‘Someday it will come.’
It’s just that it’s not happening right away.
“It is not the upper ranks of Kania that determine our course of action.”
“yes?”
“It’s the top of Gapor.”
That’s why El Palm focused on the top of Gapor rather than the top of Cania at this moment.
In fact, the thing that was most complicated in my head in the current situation was none other than the top of Gapor.
‘They invested a lot of money in us as bait to bring down the top of Kania, but Kania collapsed on its own.’
A situation where the original plan must be completely revised.
Of course El Palm knew.
“Gapor Top is at the bottom of the top 10. Gapor Top has the opportunity to move up. It is impossible for him to just let that opportunity go.”
Here, the Gapor top will be more aggressive than any other top.
“I will do anything to show my presence. Even if it means annihilating adventurers.”
And the ones who end up falling victim to their aggressive actions are the adventurers they hired.
“Among them, the yellow level is the most intense.”
In addition, when evaluating the abilities at the top, the most important thing to consider was the ability to conquer the yellow-grade Mystic Gate.
First of all, the lowest red level was considered a beginner’s stage.
This means that no matter how well you conquer the red level, you cannot be labeled as a promising player or higher.
The next rank, Orange rank, also received attention, but since this was also a stage for 3rd circle adventurers, it was bound to receive less attention.
But it was different from the yellow level onwards.
Basically, the stages for 3rd and 4th circle adventurers were on a completely different level of attention.
Of course, the green level stage of the 5th circle received more attention, but in this case, the logic of competition did not work.
“Because it is impossible to take an aggressive approach against a green-grade Mystic Gate.”
Because the 5th Circle Adventurers were classified as core forces at each top, they could not be handled rashly.
In other words, the yellow rating is the last line of defense before aggressive action can be taken.
“The next adventure will not be an easy one in many ways.”
In short, this means that the next adventure will be completely different from the previous ones.
‘I don’t know where it will go.’
It’s not an easy task for El Palm either.
El Palm in particular knew.
‘No matter where you go, you’ll be subject to restraint.’
The El Palm Party is now famous not as an unknown adventurer’s party, but as an adventurer’s party that has inherited Jack Leach’s legacy.
“brother!”
“why?”
That’s why El Palm Party now eats at Divo’s house instead of a restaurant.
The surrounding gaze is sharp.
That was why.
“Go out and buy some groceries.”
“Why all of a sudden?”
“Why all of a sudden! There’s nothing to eat at home!”
“It’s in front, right?”
“My colleagues are here, is this okay? Buy the right thing!”
“Hey, you can just eat whatever you want! Even monsters get grilled and eaten inside the Mystic Gate!”
“Wow!”
It was Divo who had to work hard for the food ingredients.
“Hey, really. Let’s go, let’s go!”
Divo went out like that, and Divo came back home in less than 10 minutes.
“boss!”
Then he said with a surprised expression.
“The rights to the yellow-grade Mystic Gate previously owned by the Kania Group have been waived.”
No one was surprised by those words.
“What’s the problem?”
“You gave up, right? Then you’re going to keep holding on to it? It’s going to be taken away from you anyway.”
“Is there a bounty on you?”
At this point, it would be more reckless for the upper reaches of Kania to claim ownership of the Mystic Gate.
“It’s golden! It’s golden!”
But everyone couldn’t help but be surprised when they heard those words.
There was only one exception.
‘The next stage has been decided.’
3.
“The next stage has been decided.”
The news was delivered by Rakan himself.
“You’ve probably heard the rumor. The Kania upper house has given up their rights to the yellow-grade Mystic Gates. One of them is golden.”
“Gate 300, are you telling me to go in there?”
El Palm, ask him to participate in the 300-person Mystic Gate raid, the highest difficulty level in the yellow ranks.
That was a ridiculous suggestion.
“I just reached Circle 4. My colleagues are still only in Circle 3.”
As El Palm says, the El Palm party is a rookie among rookies who have just entered the yellow rank.
But now you want to join the Mystic Gate adventure, the highest difficulty level in the yellow ranks?
This is ridiculous.
So El Palm said.
“What would you like to give me?”
What price can you pay for such nonsense?
Common sense tells you that it was crazy.
But El Palm knew.
‘Rejection is impossible anyway.’
Gapor’s top was one of the top 10, and among the top 10, it was in the top three for extremes.
These are people who can handle anything like El Palm Party.
Of course, if El Palm showed his teeth and showed his untamed side, they would be more than willing to punish him.
That’s why.
“cost?”
If you can’t refuse anyway, you might as well get more.
‘This is something that needs to be tackled anyway.’
El Palm also had no intention of turning down this opportunity.
‘If it’s a 300-person gate, it’s definitely unique.’
It was a Mystic Gate that didn’t exist in El Palm’s memories, but it was clear that there were amazing items there.
“If you promise me a price, I will somehow come back alive.”
In many ways, there was no reason to refuse.
“With the name of the top of Gapor.”
Lakan nodded at El Palm’s words.
It was a satisfactory answer.
“I’ll give you a unique item. A 4-circle item.”
And the answer that came out was also a satisfactory answer for El Palm.
“I’ll let you know when the exact schedule is set. And I’ll warn you.”
Of course, here Lakan speaks clearly.
“I can’t tolerate going in alone.”
Don’t make the same mistake as last time.
“Yes, I want to come back alive too.”
El Palm had no intention of doing that this time either.
El Palm also knew more than anything.
‘It’s never easy.’
I was offered the opportunity, but I knew that this Mystic Gate adventure would be more difficult than any I’d ever done before.
‘I’m preparing as best as I can.’
But El Palm did not despair of that fact.
‘As always.’
For him, the worst situation was always one that he easily encountered, one that was no different from his usual situation.
In the face of such a worst-case scenario, all you have to do is prepare step by step.
“Then that’s it.”
El Palm left the headquarters at the top of Gapor like that.
What he had been waiting for had arrived.
“I am a Cross Hunter. This is what was promised.”
Hero Tracker Pir, he sent me Fried’s ring.
‘I knew this was coming.’
The ring that Fried received in that way was extremely ordinary.
If I didn’t know it was Fried’s ring, I wouldn’t have bought it even if I paid for it.
‘A ring more valuable than all the unique things I own.’
But the value of this ring was indescribable.
‘It’s of no use to me.’
The unfortunate thing was that El Palm couldn’t do anything with this Fried’s ring right away.
It was literal.
This ring could only be worn by those who were recognized by Fried, the great hero.
For El Palm, it means a pie in the sky.
Yet El Palm’s request for the ring was simple.
‘It will be useful when negotiating with Pir later.’
There is someone who will buy the rice cake in this picture at a higher price than anyone else.
That was it.
What El Palm wants from this ring?
It definitely was.
Woof!
‘……what?’
El Palm, until the ring of Fried in his palm began to tremble.
fantasy,
