Chapter 78 : Chapter 78

{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Chapter 78. City of Struggle"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Stepping out onto the street, the first thing that caught my eye was the massive gladiator statue, a symbol of the 'City of Struggle'."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Recalling the statue's symbolism, a twist formed on my lips."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“That’s hilarious. Struggle, my ass.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Do you know something about the statue?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Lucas, noticing my gaze fixed on the statue, asked."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I grabbed his shoulder and turned his attention to the street."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Here, look. What do you see?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“…I see ordinary Demon World residents. What’s the problem?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Tsk. You lack observation skills. Look at their eyes. Don’t you see anything strange?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“That… I see.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Lucas, seemingly understanding my meaning, nodded."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The fact that there were many people on the streets despite the rain meant the city was full of life."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"However, a closer look at their eyes revealed the reason."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The streets were overflowing with gamblers who braved the foul weather."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Bellatus City, home of the Arena."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"In other words, it was a city teeming with gambling and pleasure."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"There were more tourists here than residents."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It wasn’t a city with a normal structure."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"That’s why the hollow name, 'City of Struggle', couldn't be more ridiculous."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The city looked ordinary on the surface."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The streets were filled with Demon World residents going about their daily lives."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A shop owner selling meat of an unknown name, a Demon World resident haggling over goods."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Beggars in the alleys."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Even a street gambling den that looked like illegal betting on Arena matches."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Beyond that, it was more vibrant than the market's shopping district."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Even if that vibrancy stemmed from futile desires, at any rate."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘Come to think of it, this is the first time I’ve seen a proper Demon World city.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I had been to Sylvester, but that was during a war, so it couldn't be called a proper city scene."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"My steps, which had been leisurely as I looked around, gradually slowed."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘…This feels so different from seeing it on a monitor.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Still, as I kept walking, the streets began to look familiar."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I quickened my pace again, thinking about my destination."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘Lotus’s secret base.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Lotus’s transactions didn’t only take place in officially located branches."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"No matter how much Lotus professed to be in the light, its roots were in the shadows."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The place I was looking for now was one such secret base of Lotus."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Being a clandestine place for the purpose of information gathering, it had to be in a secluded location."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I stopped when I saw a familiar sign."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘The Wingless Dragon. Found it.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The building with the sign looked like it could collapse at any moment."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was a shabby-looking building, where rainwater flowing down the outer walls seemed to seep inside."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It didn't look like a successful restaurant at all."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Of course, it wasn't meant for business."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I stood in front of the building's door and spoke."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Let’s get something to eat. The Wingless Dragon. Nice name.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“…Is there a reason we have to eat here? No, I’m not even sure if this place is a restaurant in the first place.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Good restaurants are always hidden.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Hide it twice and it’ll be gone forever.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Lucas grumbled and went inside first."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Either way, it was better than being rained on."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Van and I followed him into the restaurant."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Unlike its shabby exterior, the inside looked like a reasonably clean restaurant."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Moreover, there was even a proper waiter."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Please sit here.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Although we were the only customers, he guided us to a table."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was a reception like a high-class restaurant."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I sat down at the table as guided and looked around the restaurant."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The small restaurant with five tables had a clear view of the kitchen inside."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Seeing no one in the kitchen, it seemed the waiter was handling the cooking as well."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"After receiving the menu from the waiter, I looked back at Lucas and Van."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Come to think of it, Lucas didn't even eat food."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Lucas was already sucking on a blood pack."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"To be so picky about the atmosphere when all he was going to do was drink blood."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Order whatever you want.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I handed the menu I received from the waiter to Van."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Rye baguette, chorizo pasta, marinated steak, Caesar salad…”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Stop. How many are you ordering?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I haven’t even finished ordering my own yet, what are you talking about?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Hey, did you come here for a course meal?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Looking at the menu Van held out, it was indeed composed mainly of course meals."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"And there were dozens of options to choose from."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I looked at the waiter with a suspicious expression."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Are all these dishes available?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Yes. Of course.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The waiter's smiling face reminded me of Verian."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘…Wasn’t this a Lotus secret base? Why are they so serious about business.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Van, snatching the menu back from me, finished his order."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“And the Charlotte croquette… stew would be good with seafood.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Seeing him choose all the expensive menu items, he was quite the gourmet."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"No, did he just read from top to bottom?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I had plenty of mana stones, but I had no intention of investing in this guy’s gluttony."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Two main dishes and one salad. Please pretend you didn't hear the rest.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“…Three.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Please make it three main dishes. Happy?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Yeah.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Van reluctantly nodded."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I didn't know because we had always eaten separately, but he seemed to have a bit of a gluttonous side."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I slipped a red card between the menu and handed it to the waiter."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"For a moment, his eyes flashed with a strange light before dimming."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"When the food came out after a short wait, I stood up from my seat."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Go ahead and eat. I need to use the restroom.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Neither Van, who was eating aggressively as soon as the food came out, nor Lucas, who was lost in his own thoughts, paid much attention to me."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I shook my head and headed towards the restroom connected to the back of the restaurant."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The waiter who had just been serving food was waiting in the restroom."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Let’s go.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"As the smiling waiter pointed to the floor, the tiles split open, revealing a staircase leading down."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I nodded and followed him down the stairs."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Thud—"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"As I followed him inside, the restroom floor leading to the staircase entrance closed again."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Please watch your step and follow me. The place for transactions is far.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"At his words, I looked down the stairs."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A dark, bottomless pit."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The spiraling staircase seemed to stretch on endlessly."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Instead of following the waiter down the stairs, I stood my ground and spoke."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I don’t have time for useless exercise. Don’t test me and guide me straight away.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“……!”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The waiter flinched and turned around."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I was looking down at him coldly."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The large space created underground was a device to show off Lotus’s power."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"But it was all just a small trick."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A trap that made you go in circles using a slight optical illusion and magic."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I didn't have the ability to see through magic, but I knew this fact well."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The waiter, standing in his place, bowed his head deeply."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“…My apologies. I will guide you inside, then.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"As the waiter finished speaking, the wall next to the stairs split open."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Rumble—"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was a space that would have taken a long walk down the stairs to open, had I not stepped in."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Inside the room hidden in the wall was a round table."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"At the waiter’s gesture, I sat down first, and he sat opposite me."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"As soon as the waiter sat down, he bowed his head deeply."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"This place, Lotus's secret base, was also part of Verian’s branch."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Naturally, he knew who I was."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I made a mistake, not knowing that the Champion was also well-versed in magic. I apologize once again.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Well, I understand.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I had no intention of getting angry at the wrong place."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Seeing him, he seemed to be an executive of Lotus, so he must have had to follow procedures."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I am Roben. What business brings you here?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I need information about the Montis Rocky Mountains.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I asked if there was any new information related to the rocky mountains."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I had requested additional information about the rocky mountains from Verian, just in case any new information had come in."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“The Montis Rocky Mountains… As it happens, there is newly updated information. Would you like to view it?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I nodded and took the document from him."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The document contained new information that wasn't there before."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"[A flock of harpies has appeared near the rocky mountains and is expanding its territory.]"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The reason they were expanding their territory."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"What was presumed to be the reason caught my eye."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"[A ‘Harpy Queen’s’ nest may have been built. Further investigation is needed.]"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘As expected.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was just as I had predicted."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"In "},{"type":"text","marks":[{"type":"code"}],"text":"Masal"},{"type":"text","text":", when it came to the conflict in the Montis Rocky Mountains, the first thing that came to mind was the queen of those monstrous birds."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘The only ones who would cause a conflict in the Montis Rocky Mountains are the harpies.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"If a Harpy Queen had even been born, even the High Orcs would be clearly pushed back."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"While the High Orcs might have superior physical abilities, it was difficult to deal with the harpies flying in the sky."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The greatest ability the Harpy Queen possessed was ‘precognition’."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was a type of ability that was difficult for anyone to face easily."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"If they didn't hurry, the High Orcs would surely be defeated."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘The Harpy Queen…’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The moment I thought of the queen’s existence, one item came to mind."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A moment later, he traced the path to the Montis Rocky Mountains with his hand and asked the waiter."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Is this the only way to the Montis Rocky Mountains?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Yes. There is no other way than through the Tuven Mountains and the town of Verto.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Shouldn't there be a closer path than that?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“If not that path…”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The waiter, who had been pondering for a moment, was startled and spoke."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“If you are thinking of the path through the ‘Kerno Gorge’, I would not recommend it. No, that place is inaccessible in the first place.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“It doesn’t matter, so please give me information on that area.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Kerno Gorge."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was a place known as the land of death."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was known that there was no normal way to pass through, but it would be fine if an abnormal method was used."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It wasn't that I was insisting on the path through the Kerno Gorge just because it was closer."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘Because there’s an item there that can be used against the Harpy Queen.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"That’s why he decided on the path through the ‘Kerno Gorge’ as his destination."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Now that I knew of the Harpy Queen’s existence, there was a reason to catch her."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘I might be able to get an item from the Harpy Queen that would be a great help in clearing the Kormur Dungeon.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Just by dealing with the Harpy Queen, it was a chance to not only increase affinity with the High Orc tribe but also obtain an item needed for Jude’s dungeon."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He could kill two birds with one stone."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The only thing that bothered him was."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘There’s another guy who would be after the Harpy Queen…’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Suddenly, ‘that guy’ came to mind."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The star of chaos."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A being that could be even more dangerous than Jude."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘It’ll be a while before that guy starts roaming the Demon World.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was clear that ‘that guy’ would aim for the Harpy Queen at some point, but he thought it would be fine at this time."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo nodded and made a firm decision on his destination."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘Quickly catch the Harpy Queen and leave the rocky mountains.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He decided to head to the Montis Rocky Mountains through the Kerno Gorge."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"}}]}