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“Do we really have to leave like this at dawn? ”

“Are you sure you got the map? ”

Lion and Ryu Ji-hye asked at about the same time, as if they had already spoken in advance.

Hyun-seok nodded once instead of answering.

It was the rule not to open the gate at such an early hour.

However, the one who manages the gate is Earl Kraznys. What could possibly be impossible?

The group makes it out through a small side door built into the city gate.

“That way.”

Hyun-seok walked ahead. It was almost as fast as running.

The group follows you fearlessly.

Seeing Hyun-seok rush, I thought that he might fall behind at a moment's notice.

The group moves southeast.

“Are we going to the Dark Forest now? ”

Ryu Ji-hye, who was close to the stone, asked. She always checked her schedule and plans as the leader of the team's main quest.

She always thought about the team's harmony, and also about the team's style of fighting. I also thought and thought about the progress of the team.

Before Hyun-Seok's return, she devoted herself to the resurrection of the collapsing Dungeon Management Center at dusk.

Now I've put all that passion into the team. So, in fact, if the team doesn't improve, that's even weirder.

Ryu Ji-hye had the ability to do so. The team also admitted it greatly.

Although she was a woman and not the oldest, being recognized as a team leader was above all because she was outstanding and loved and passionate about the team.

However, it was such a question of wisdom that Hyundai also explained in some detail.

“We go to the Dark Forest. We have organized the information about the Dark Forest separately, so read it on the move. ”

A string of paper came out.

Taking it, Ryu Ji-hye couldn't hide her surprised look. Her eyes slightly shake.

I didn't know you were going to do this. She was heartbroken by the feeling of recognition and the gratitude of his consideration.

“Thank you.”

Ryu Ji-hye bowed her head to Hyun-Seok and slightly retreated.

Then you move to the back of the group and check the information first.

The Dark Forest was one of the most unusual points here in the dungeon.

No one was approaching.

Of course, there used to be some nobles who decided to subdue the Dark Forest.

Cities that are relatively close to the Dark Forest have made many such attempts.

However, since one of the cities was completely destroyed, the attempt itself has disappeared.

After that, adventurers used to party sometimes and go into the Dark Forest.

There is a special herb that can only be obtained in the Dark Forest, and it was meant to be obtained.

It was a precious herb that could be exchanged 1,000 gold coins for a single root.

So the adventurers risked their lives for once.

But now there are no such adventurers.

It was because no one had ever entered the Dark Forest and come back alive.

The Dark Forest is inhabited by a mad Black Wizard.

Of course, no one had seen the Black Wizard. But what couldn't have happened had it not happened too often.

The town that was overturned in order to subdue the Dark Forest was also found to have traces of dark magic.

The Mad Black Wizard living in the forest destroyed the city.

Of course, the city was shaken by a financial or military blow due to the failure to defeat the Dark Forest.

In the Dark Forest, however, there were undead everywhere.

Because the forest itself is tied to darkness and death, the undead there are far more powerful than the others.

Normally, one zombie remains fierce against the other, but zombies in the Dark Forest are difficult to overcome even if three soldiers run through.

Just zombies, but how hard can it be to deal with magic like Skeleton?

It was the Dark Forest where the undead roamed. So it was almost suicide to go there.

Ryu Ji-hye checked the information about the Dark Forest and read the information about the Tower of the Horseman with a slightly stiff look.

The real purpose of the stone was not the Dark Forest, but the Tower of the Horseman King near the Dark Forest.

However, little is known about the Tower of the Mash King. Of course, the amount of information was insufficient.

The information I received about the Horseman King's Tower was actually just a collection of rumors.

Ryu Ji-hye confirmed all the information and concluded. I have to go to the Dark Forest.

It seemed that the Dark Forest had something to do with the Masha King's Tower. I'm not sure, but with the given information alone, it was.

‘Will we be able to invade the Dark Forest? ’

According to the information, this Dark Forest was a really scary place.

The team's main quest was not sure if it would survive here.

Ryu Ji-hye silenced. I can't stand by and say no.

And I haven't even tried yet.

‘I'll make it happen. ’

The team's main quest was still capable of immeasurable growth.

Perhaps this Dark Forest invasion could be a big help to the main quest.

No, I will definitely help.

As Ryu Ji-hye thinks of that, the pace of his group's movement continues to accelerate.

According to the map, there was no straight path from Croccilia to the Dark Forest.

In the middle there were fairly dangerous forests, rivers and lakes.

If you went around the forest and the lake, you had to go through several cities.

But Hyun-seok had no intention of doing so at the moment.

The group has to break through the dangerous forest in front of them, depending on the willingness of the string.

I'm tired of running so fast.

The rest of us had a hard time dying, except for the string. I was really in danger of dying a few times, not just through hardship.

It was natural to deal with dangerous horses while you were exhausted.

Moreover, Hyundai moved without mercy.

As the horses came, he just slashed them with his sword and continued forward.

Of course, only those who follow behind will die.

Do you want to kill the running horseshoes, chase the jackals, or just wander around without catching any ribs?

But the speed at which he made his way out of the forest was clear.

When the others in the dungeon heard about it, they were stunned and rushed through the forest in such a short time.

In return, of course, I had to carve all the big and small wounds into my body.

It was only after I got out of the forest and left the river in front that the stone stopped moving.

Everyone gasps and reaches for it.

“Sleep here one day and cross the river tomorrow. ”

Everyone closed their eyes with bored expressions. I was just going to lie down and sleep like this.

I didn't need to eat anything.

Suddenly, lightning strikes the group lying there.

Aaaaah!

“Knng! Aww! ”

Suddenly, everyone panicked and jumped up and down.

But soon after realizing the situation, everyone stared at the stone.

What they wrote was healing potions.

I literally showered with healing potions. Perhaps they are the only ones who can enjoy this luxury in the world.

Thanks to this, the big and small wounds that were all over my body disappeared.

And as the healing potion evaporates and seeps into the ground, the nearby horsepower concentration intensifies.

Perhaps if the player relaxes in here, they will regain their stamina a little faster.

But it was also hard and tired, so everyone lay down again.

And I tried to stay awake.

But I couldn't because of the nose-irritating smell.

It's because Hyun-seok took out the cooking utensil and started cooking. I was grilling a bunch of meat, and my mouth was drooling with the smell of it.

“Ahhh! I can't stand it! ”

The first person to wake up was Ryan. He was always relentless and hesitant in expressing his feelings or thoughts.

“What the hell is it that smells so good to bake? ”

Ryan approaches Hyun-seok. The strings are set on a large pyre of stone and grill meat there.

Beneath the stone tablets is a huge campfire burning eagle.

“When did you get another firewood? ”

Of course, I brought it in subspace, but I didn't answer. I just baked the meat hard.

“What kind of meat is this? Can I eat it now? ”

“You'd better get it cooked. ”

Ryan drools and nods, waiting for the meat to ripen.

The meat was ripe quickly, whether the quality of the meat was good or the well-charred stone tablets.

“Can I eat this? ”

Ryan chews a speck of meat in his mouth as he nods.

“Rrrrgh!”

I chewed once, admired it like that, and then made fun of my mouth like crazy.

It was really delicious. I could say it was the first time since I was born.

“What a delicacy! ”

Ryan chews the meat, swallows it, and then screams. The group jumps up and runs as if they can't stand it.

And that's when the storm started.

The stonework was relaxed, but the meat was grilled quickly. Surprisingly, there is no shortage of meat, even if there are seven members of your party.

But there was no time for everyone to wonder. Because the meat was so delicious.

Eventually, everyone knocked on the boat and fell out.

I wanted more meat, but I couldn't eat more because I was so full.

Hyun-seok ate the rest of the meat slowly, then cleared the fire and fire.

“What the hell did we eat? ”

Ryan asks again. This was no ordinary beef or pork. Chicken, of course not. It was red meat.

It wasn't even lamb. It was unlike any other meat Ryan had ever eaten.

Hyun-Seok looks around the group's gaze and says, looking at him with gleaming eyes.

“It's my secret. ”

Everyone looked ridiculous. Specifically, Ryan, who was expressing his expectations, was even more baffled.

“What the hell! What kind of secret meat is that? What are you gonna do with it later? You're not gonna build a house! Let's get to know each other! ”

At that, Hyun-seok looks back at Ryan and smiles.

“If you listen to me, I'll feed you again. ”

Ryan's expression and body are still stiff. What a childish thing to do.

But what was even more annoying was that even if I listened carefully, I wanted to eat that meat again.

“Wow, he's really scary. ”

Ryan grunts and lies in bed. I called to my stomach, and I fell asleep.

The whole party falls into a deep slumber.

Hyun-seok watches the group and closes his eyes lightly leaning against the nearby rock. And then I released my magic everywhere.

It was a measure to detect a horse or a person who might be coming.

‘Maybe...... if you tell me what kind of meat you want, I won't eat it again?' ’

You've experienced worm meat before. At that time, Hyun-seok didn't understand why they did it.

But now I can see why I did it.

A smile hovered around the mouth of the stone that closed its eyes.

Even so, he changed a lot. And I didn't hate myself for it to change so much.

The night went deep.

Perhaps tomorrow we can reach the Dark Forest. And we will find the Mash King's tower.

If it's what you think.

Hyun-seok quickly fell asleep. Then, a large, slow whirlpool of magic surrounds the marble and the group.

This vortex will have a greater effect as the concentration of nearby magical power has temporarily darkened.

The magic drains away the fatigue that was piled up on the group and the stone. And filled it with vitality.

Very slowly.

After that night, the morning came.

The light pushes the darkness away and shines a light on the group.

The End

kang-hyun Kim