Taming Master

The 'Puppet of the Kingdom of Elika’ Quest is a difficult Hidden Quest with a difficulty level of Triple S.

However, the monsters that need to be dealt with do not seem to be strong for the high difficulty reasons.

According to Lemus, who gave you the quest, the monsters in the secret passageway are much weaker than the undead in the Neptune Dungeon.

Then, the reason for the high difficulty was a different analogy.

‘It must be difficult to avoid the eyes of the other NPCs in the castle. If you get caught, you won't be able to survive. ’

Ian, who judged so, followed Remus with little to no match, not even the party members.

It was because I thought the more people there were, the harder it would be to clear.

However, there was only one party member and one fake, which was Lugaryx and Helheim.

“Lugaryx, can you do it? ”

“Of course, Ian. I'll show you my true dark magic this time. ”

It was Lugaryx, determined to hold two fists.

Elkarix, who was on Ian's shoulders, smiled at Bessie and put the cormorant in.

“Brother, let's go! ”

“ ……! ”

Lugaryx's sheep balls run red in an instant.

Ian brought Lugarix with him for no other reason.

Among the high levels of dark magic that Lugaryx could practice, there was a useful magic called "Dark Illusion."

This skill, which allows you to hide the appearance of party members in the range for a certain amount of time, was absolutely necessary to carry out this quest.

Of course, Hun, the Black Wizard ranker, also possesses this Dark Illusion skill.

Nevertheless, the reason for luring Lugaryx in was simple.

Lugaryx is exceptionally high level.

Not because he was stronger than Hun.

The caster's level was important because of the critical weakness of the Dark Illusion skill.

‘Dark Illusion is useless for a black wizard of the same level or higher. ’

If Hun uses the Dark Illusion, he is immediately attacked while the Black Wizard with a higher level of Hun is among his enemies.

Detecting itself doesn't work.

But the level of Lugaryx is 500.

Perhaps the Black Wizard who can thwart the Dark Illusion of Lugaryx is like the Rich King Charleon.

With the Dark Illusion of Lugaryx, you could see the effect of a step down in difficulty with an infiltration quest.

Then why did you bring Helheim?

It was because of the synergy of Helheim and Lugaryx.

If there is a Lugaryx who speaks all sorts of black magic, Helheim's unique ability to 'dark vision’ will shine.

Of course, I also wanted to use my new heirloom for combat quickly.

“Lugaryx, what is the range of the Dark Illusion? ”

In Ian's question, Lugaryx immediately replied.

“Well……. It's about a five-meter radius around me. ”

“What's the duration? ”

“If I move from my seat, or if I don't consume all my magic, the vision of darkness will never be broken. ”

“I see.”

Dark Illusion is a channeling skill.

The caster cannot perform any action while the skill is being cast.

Ian takes a close look at the disadvantages of the dark illusion and starts walking into the corridor.

‘After entering the castle, we can summon only Lai and Harley. Carseus or Elkarix can be used as polymorph. ’

Large Summoners cannot hide within the Dark Illusion, so many constraints follow.

“But it doesn't matter here, does it? ”

As you look at the monsters starting to see one or two inside the dungeon, Ian's mouth dries up.

In a secret passageway where the Imperial Army doesn't have to worry about getting caught, he said, you can fight all you want.

Remus opens his mouth slowly, standing beside you.

“Lava Drakes from the start. There are more powerful creatures here than I thought. ”

It was Lemus who became a little worried.

But Ian, he didn't shrink at all.

Rava Drakes were barely above 400.

After clearing the dungeon, Ian's level reached 399, so monsters of this level were no different.

“Don't worry, Remus. I'm gonna sweep it up. ”

In Ian's confident words, Remus nods and answers.

“I see. Ian, I trust you. ”

Then, in Ian's eyes, a line of system messages came to mind.

- Tyring!

-NPC ‘Lemus (Lv. 379)' joined the party.

And at the same time, Ian's hunt began.

* * *

- You have successfully completed the 'Dark Covenant (Epic)’ Quest!

- Dimensional doors are opening.

Kung-kung-kung-kung!

The Temple of ‘Daemon’ has a gorgeous atmosphere with red magi all over it.

A group of magic users stand in the middle of it, waiting for something.

And in their center, the dark energy was surging.

Goooooo-!

A turbulent vibration that resonates throughout the vast temple.

Then, next to the whirlpool of darkness, a pillar of light rose.

“ ……! ”

The Mage users who were distracted by the Dark Whirl were momentarily embarrassed, but after a moment they could see the identity of the red light.

The "he" who appeared with the red light was the one the users of the kingdom were waiting for.

- Excellent, my sons. You haven't failed to meet my expectations.

The appearance of a beautiful man with burning red hair in the eyes of the enemy.

He was an NPC that had never appeared in front of users before, but his ambassadors were able to identify him immediately.

It was because the man who gave them the quest they were on was' him ’.

“I'm here to see you, Daemon. ”

“Glory to damon. ”

Numerous horse-drawn users kneel down to daemon and take an example.

It was truly spectacular.

Even among them, Irahan or Martin. A large group of rankers were included, including Samuel Jean.

And on their knees, daemon's words continue.

- Thanks to you, I was able to avoid the celestial world once again. However, this clearly violated the causality of the dimension.

The interior of the Temple of Tranquility where no one could hear except Damon's thick voice.

Damon's words continue.

- If you don't save this opportunity, we don't know when we can open the portal. It is because we will no longer be ignored in the kingdom of heaven.

A massive, swirling darkness.

As he approaches, daemon slowly reaches out.

Then Margaery, who stretched out of his hand, is drawn into the dark whirlpool.

Boom, boom, boom!

A furious explosion echoes through the temple as if the eardrums were torn.

Damon then opens his mouth.

- The human race is in chaos because of its foolish rich king. And now is the perfect opportunity.

One of the users slowly gets up and approaches daemon.

A man with a big sword on his back in a red armor.

His name was Iran.

“Yes, my lord, Daemon. We will never let him down. ”

And in response, daemon looks satisfied.

- All right, I believe you. This time, you must succeed in the invasion of the human race and show them the power of the magic system!

Kwam-Kwam-Kwam-!

Another loud explosion resounded throughout the temple.

At the same time, a dark whirl spreads out and the space begins to twist.

And on that spot, a giant dimensional door was created.

- Go, my sons. And wait for the time! When the foolish forces of darkness perish with the Humans. That's when we open the heavens on the mantle!

* * *

As with many RPG games, Kailan also increases exponentially the XP needed to level up as he gets higher.

Among them, however, there was a section that greatly increased the required EXP, which is when the number of white digits of the level changed.

For example, experience at level 199 to level 200 is as close as five to seven times the experience required at level 198 to level 199.

This is the most painful part of leveling up.

And that's the same for Ian now, who is level 399.

‘Phew, it's been three days since I've been in the 90 percent cars, but I still can't level up. ’

Ian shakes his head and grabs the weapon, checking the EXP gauge in the corner of his vision.

Ian's EXP gauge, rising to 96.7 percent.

The numbers made me feel like I was going to level up soon, but I could never see the amount of EXP I had left.

Ian is measuring the time needed to level up like a ghost, so he was lucky to level up only before the end of this quest.

If it's any consolation, the ‘Secret Passageway’ dungeon of Remus was pouring out more Salty EXP than I thought.

Of course, it was not because there were so many special EXP for monsters.

Monsters were more abundant than I thought and the synergy of Helheim and Lugaryx was better than I expected.

Much Bress, who has the properties of water and ice, is also quite helpful.

“Lugaryx, Dark Swamp! ”

Cuckoo - Cuckoo!

As the dark swamp kicks in, the sticky dark energy starts to rust from the ground.

Wide range of dark attribute attack magic emanating from Lugaryx 'hands.

Ian's order followed immediately.

“Helheim, Dark Vision! ”

As if you'd waited, Helheim's dark vision has exploded.

The unique ability of the Helheim to teleport forward and deal powerful damage to targets affected by the skill of the 'Dark’ attribute.

One of the seven drakes contaminated by the swamp of darkness rises to a black energy in front of it.

Glug-ug-!

The dark energy rising out of the air suddenly appeared in the shape of a helium.

At the same time, a huge sword falls down, shimmering with a radiant aura.

Kuaang -!

- His unique ability, the dark vision, has been triggered.

- The deceased Helheim has inflicted devastating damage on Lava Drake!

- "Rava Drake" HP reduced by 1,998,039.

Lugaryx has a powerful wide area attack magic.

Nevertheless, there was a good reason to order a dark swamp, a low-tier attack magic.

First, there was a short cooldown for the dark swamp, and second, the dark swamp provided various debuffs.

The damage inflicted by the Dark Swarms was of little importance.

Simply ‘burying’ the Dark Attribute attack on the enemy was the most important thing.

Immediately after using Dark Vision, Helheim deals enormous destructive power from a Popcorn attack, and if Dark Swamp debuffs overlap, enormous damage will be inflicted.

Ravadrake, a 400-level hero rank monster, can be cut down in no time.

Boom-boom-boom!

A total of seven sounds resounded as the sparkling glow of Borat light flashed in the air.

And that was it.

Seven drakes turned into a handful of ash because of the great sword of Helim that fell from the darkness.

Of course, Drake didn't die in the same room.

Ian's other summoners didn't sit idly by while Helheim was active.

However, it was clear that the damage of the 2 million dark vision had been wiped out by almost all of life.

“Clean finish...! ”

Ian is so excited that his nostrils are running.

With the exception of 'Remus’, who shares experience points without much help, Ian's party was not perfect.

“Remus, don't just stand there, run around and bring some monsters. ”

“Well, that's good. ”

In Ian's words, the former king, Remus, gathers monsters in his sweat.

Following Ian's order was more like a flirtatious move than an influence of his intimacy.

It felt like a sin not to be able to do a proper role in this party where everyone was perfectly engaged.

After one hunt, Ian asks Remus.

“Remus, how long do we have? ”

“A secret passageway? ”

“Yes. How much farther to the Phoenix suite? ”

“Don't worry, Ian. It is time to arrive soon. Looks like you've breached the passageway twice as fast as I thought. ”

It was a remus that raised its thumb, as if surprised by Ian's ability.

But even though he was complimented, Ian was not a very happy face.

“Oh, it's already...? ”

Ian was sorry for the experience buff from the first discovery of the dungeon, because he hoped that many secret passageways in his heart would remain.

However, Remus, who had no knowledge of Ian's feelings, tilted his head, and the hunt began again apart from him.

Could it have been more than half an hour?

Kickity-Kickity-Kick!

A huge iron door opens at the end of the passageway, and a white light pours in from inside the dungeon.

And in the center of that light, an enormous tree of magnitude had risen to the top.