TL: Enigma
PR: Forgotten_one
Episode 22: The Hidden Door
The back alleys of Arde, a beginner city.
This place, said to be the most secret place in Arde, has a small door.
A door so small that an average adult male can barely fit through it by lowering his head and squeezing through it.
It’s a rather unpleasant door that gives off an old-fashioned feel because it’s old and worn out, but once you go inside, the story changes.
“Wow… It’s so different from outside.”
“It’s like magic. How can they be so different?”
It wasn’t that the space changed at all or that the size was different when viewed from the outside and from the inside.
However, the atmosphere is very different.
Unlike the exterior, which is falling apart, the luxurious scenery unfolds to the point where you wonder if this is really the same space.
It has everything you need in a small space, but it doesn’t feel that small.
Rather, I wondered if this small space would be able to liven up the atmosphere even more by showing the ultimate use of space.
‘It’s not just a saying that people in the construction industry draw a lot of inspiration from God’Ose.’
And this was true not only for construction, but also for people in various literary fields.
God’Ose, which is called another world, is sophisticated and realistic, and the scenery of this world, which is different from modern times, opened up new perspectives.
As there are as many non-combat occupations as there are combat occupations, God’Ose has contributed a lot to modern times.
“I have obtained the blood of a mutant goblin!”
“Hmm. It’s definitely mutated goblin blood. You can go.”
I guess someone was clearing a quest at the time, and I see them nodding, bowing their heads, and leaving.
At that time, the man covered in a robe made a light gesture and then stopped.
“Wow, there are a lot of useful guys today.”
The man, Kalde, seemed to have sensed that Dohyun and his group had arrived, and raised the corners of his mouth.
Maybe it was the atmosphere of the room, or maybe it was the robe that covered half of his face, but even his smile felt sinister.
“For some reason, he seems like an unpleasant person.”
“I know… I feel like he’s going to study black magic.”
“Shh. You can’t judge too much just by looking at the outside.”
While the companions muttered softly upon seeing Kalde like that, Dohyeon stared at Kalde.
The moment their eyes met, Kalde tilted his head.
“Hmm? Didn’t you guys stop by a while ago?”
“Yes.”
“What, you sure didn’t come to give up? There are many people to save, but research requires a lot of blood… huh? What is this?”
As Kalde frowned and tried to express his dissatisfaction, Dohyeon stretched out his hand.
In his hand was a small glass bottle. Kalde’s eyes widened slightly upon seeing that.
“This… Blood of a mutant goblin?”
“Yes.”
“Hmm… You already got this? I think it’s been about 40 minutes?”
Kalde seemed genuinely surprised as he said that.
It was a natural thing to do.
Even assuming you clear it on your first try, this dungeon takes more than an hour on average.
Moreover, befitting its nickname of a graveyard for newbies, ‘Habitat of Mutant Goblin Warriors’ is a dungeon that can only be conquered after numerous trials.
It wasn’t for nothing that there wasn’t a time limit.
It meant that you could come only if you asked for it at any time, and that is why Kalde often couldn’t remember the faces of his clients.
There are many people who receive requests, but the person who saves them comes only after a long time, so it is confusing.
“Unless it is a special case like now.
“It’s been a while since something like this happened… amazing. I can’t believe you caught that variant so quickly.”
[The effect of the title ‘Maximum likeability from the start?’ is activated. Favorability increases significantly.]
[Kalde’s favorability increases.]
‘Uh, this?’
I said it wasn’t easy to increase Kalde’s favorability, but I got an unexpected harvest.
Well, you probably won’t be able to do anything with the slightly increased favorability, but at least you won’t hear bad things about me.
In fact, Kalde seemed very satisfied.
On the rare occasions when I see you approaching with a faint smile.
“I will pay you as promised. It was just the right time, and thanks to this, research will go faster.”
Tiring-.
[You have cleared the quest variant Goblin’s Blood.]
[As a reward, you will receive 1 gold, a large amount of experience, and a silver ring made by Kalde.]
[Your level has increased.]
[Your level has increased.]
In an instant, I went up two levels and reached level 12, and a quest came to mind as if I had been waiting for it.
[You have met the conditions.]
[The warp to the main continent opens.]
[To use the warp, you must pass the trials of the continent.]
[Beginner Graduation]
-Grade: Trial 0
-Description: You have earned the qualifications to graduate from the beginner city of Arde.
You can go to the main continent through the warp at the end of the city.
-Clear condition: Reach level 12
-Reward upon clearing: Low-level skill draw ticket
-Time limit: none.
Also known as graduation quest.
This is a quest that inevitably appears to users who have reached the graduation level in each city, and only by completing this quest can they move on to the next city.
As the name suggests, ordeal or something, there were many cases where more difficult quests appeared as the quest progressed.
Accordingly, ranks are divided according to graduation grades and differential compensation is given accordingly…
[You have passed the 0th trial.]
[No ranking is recorded for Trial 0.]
[From now on, you can move to the main continent.]
[You have obtained a ‘lower skill draw ticket’ as a reward.]
‘The beginner city definitely considers convenience.’
Here in Arde, it was an irrelevant story.
Simply traveling through warp was something even a newborn child could do.”
This story is really getting more captivating! What’s going to happen next in the adventure?
“at las… … !”
“Everyone worked hard. Kaiser… … “Thank you for your hard work!”
“Thank you for your hard work.”
Still, the group seemed a bit excited as it was their first graduation.
Now that we can finally move on to the main look, how can we not be excited?
‘Is it finally the main continent?’
It is a stage where all content is held and, unlike beginner cities, a global stage where all races come together.
Numerous adventures and mysterious landscapes of another world unfold on a vast continent that cannot be compared to Arde.
Only after stepping onto the main continent can you truly feel the God-Ose.
‘I’m looking forward to it.’
How much fun will it be on the main continent?
Unlike Demlok, which was a bit drab, I was more excited because it was a future era where civilization had developed.
The feelings he felt when he first started playing Demlock were tickling Dohyeon’s heart now. It was at this point that she was somewhat unable to contain her excitement.
“If your skills are as good as yours… … “It’ll be okay.”
Kalde blurted out as if passing by and came closer.
The party members who were excited about it stopped and looked at Kalde.
Kalde was famous for waving his hands as if he was annoyed after paying him.
There were even a few users who started fights because of that attitude, so I could see how much they ignored users.
Of course, after some people had their rewards confiscated for no reason, those people were no longer seen.
And there was something they always said.
‘Did I say he’s ridiculously strong?’
He’s strong enough to make you wonder if he’s an alchemist.
Even beginners who have now reached level 12 do not dare to challenge the four people because they said they were beaten without even using their hands.
He is an NPC who is shrouded in mystery in many ways, including the house he lives in… … .
Even on the main continent, the name wasn’t particularly popular, so people didn’t pay much attention to it.
‘What’s going on?’
Anyway, it was true that it was puzzling that such a person was doing business.
What was even more strange was what happened after that.
“Take one each.”
“uh?”
“This… … ?”
He had already reached the corner and gave something to Do-hyeon and his companions one by one.
It was one letter.
No, it was more accurate to say that it was a postcard that looked like a letter.
That moment.
Tiring-.
[You have obtained a reward by meeting special conditions.]
[Obtain a postcard with Kalde’s handwriting written on it.]
[Postcard with Kalde’s handwriting]
-Grade: Rare+
-Description: This is a postcard with Kalde’s handwriting written on it.
‘… A special reward?’
Dohyeon, who had paused at the message that suddenly occurred to him, nodded.
Among Demlok’s quests, there were sometimes quests with hidden conditions.
And it was a special reward given only to those who met the conditions. Of course, this system also existed in Godose, which borrowed a lot from Demlok.
‘It seems like a reward given to users who entered the time limit rankings.’
Indeed, it was understandable that the rankers took the rankings with their eyes lit up.
Since this is a kind of hidden piece, the reward is quite high.
‘I don’t know what this will be used for…’
It’s a special reward, and since it’s rare+, I thought it might be put to good use someday.
These types of items are often used as materials for something.
“And… what? It’s rare+?”
“The title and items alone were great, but what kind of sweet is this?”
Yubinnyeon and Gwantaedae were also checking the system window with their eyes wide open as if they were surprised.
Then, when our eyes met, he was suddenly startled and looked around for something.
At that time, the one who came forward first was Shield Chief.
“… Thank you.”
“Yes?”
Even though Do-hyeon responded as if he was saying thank you, he continued talking without paying attention.
“Thanks to you, I have received many rewards. and… ”
Then, at this point, Chief Bang Bang stopped talking and made eye contact with Dohyeon.
I felt pride, gratitude, and an unknown sense of elation in the clear eyes.
However, when Do-hyeon tilted his head at the sight of him hesitating about something, he added again as if he was not.
“… Thank you so much. In many ways.”
“That’s right. Thank you so much.”
“If you ever need our help in the future, please let us know, brother! I will leave everything aside!”
Yubinnyeon and his companions joined in and continued to say thank you.
From their eyes and tone of voice, I could feel not only sincerity but even admiration.
“It was too much to just be grateful for the reward.
‘Why are you acting like that all of a sudden?’
Do-hyeon, who was unaware of their change of heart, felt burdened.
When I nod my head moderately, avoiding bright eyes, my face brightens in an instant.
After that, Dohyeon, who had been responding appropriately to people talking to him like a baby bird, looked away.
What his eyes were drawn to was the card pack.
[Would you like to use the lower skill draw ticket?]
‘Has it finally come?’
Skill drawing, said to be the highlight of Godose.
And it was also the moment Dohyun had been waiting for the most after leaving the pantheon.
When Do-hyeon, grinning, used the drawing ticket, a soft beam of light exploded and ten cards appeared.
‘The difference is big.’
Looking at the pantheon’s cards and looking at the skill card pack, it definitely looked poor and lacked force, but that wasn’t important right now.
As Dohyun stared at the card, a message appeared and a change occurred.
[The Eye of Truth activates.]
‘Done…!’
This time, the Eye of Truth was activated and the color of the card was visible.
There were no bright colors like before.
It’s just that the color of the poop, like a chestnut tree, is irritating Do-hyeon’s eyes.
It was only natural that all low-level skill draw tickets showed only normal-grade cards. But even so, Dohyeon couldn’t hold back his excitement.
‘The effect is also activated when a skill card is drawn.’
This proves that the effect of the Eye of Truth applies not only to the God Draw, but to all Draws.
How could I not be happy when I can win a guaranteed draw in every lottery from now on?
‘I said that all skill draw tickets show cards related to occupations.’
This was the reason why Godose did not take double insults even though he had a lot of luck.
Because skill draw tickets cannot be exchanged, it is very difficult to obtain high-grade skills, but they still give you skills that you can use.
Swordsman occupations have sword-related skills, mage have magic-related skills, and production workers have corresponding skills…
So what skills will Dohyeon have?
Sigh.
I stretched out my hand with my heart pounding, and the card soon turned over with a faint glow.”
