Chapter 54 – 54.Main Event (3)
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After dealing with the approaching monsters, we were able to get out of the forest and reach the lake.
There were a lot of monsters, but none had as much regenerative power as the Purple Poison Bore, so they could all be dealt with in one shot, so it wasn’t that difficult.
Rather, it was more cumbersome and time-consuming to dig up magic stones one by one and place the corpses after defeating the monsters.
“This is Lake Lasenta… It’s beautiful.”
“Wow…”
“What a beauty of nature!”
Although Lake Lasenta is surrounded by a forest, its area is quite large.
It can be said to be a specialty of Laden, the country to which Valendia belongs, and is also a representative tourist destination.
Of course, a prerequisite for sightseeing is having an adventurer as your escort.
Click! Click! Yeonhwa and Atsubal took out their cameras and took pictures of Lake Lasenta.
“It came out very well.”
“Once the cause investigation is over, I can add scenery to my image!”
“Bha, but how can I investigate?”
I know why after seeing the event, but first, a plausible method was presented.
“We have recovered many of the magic stones from the runaway monsters, so we can leave the detailed investigation to the guild. First, let’s look around the lake and search for any visible causes.”
“It certainly seems like it has to be the case now.”
In Rupan, if you walk around the forest, you will be taken to a cutscene and the reason why the monsters went on a rampage will be revealed.
There’s no guarantee that it will unfold exactly the same as Rupan, but it’s much better than nothing.
We walked around the lake, being wary of our surroundings, immediately killing any monsters we encountered and taking the magic stones with us.
The lake is so large that it would take several hours to make a complete circle.
But fortunately.
“Uh, huh? This is strange. I feel something sinister.”
It started to proceed similarly to what was seen in the Rupan cutscene.
This is a scene where the player, who was exploring around the lake, senses an ominous energy, approaches, and encounters the cause of the monster runaway.
“Protection Department!”
Yeonhwa immediately spread a protective shield over us and prepared in advance for what might happen.
“Pamela, where do you feel the energy?”
“Hey, over there!”
I walked to the place Pamela pointed out.
And we witness it.
“Well, that is…” ” .”
“Really? That thing is definitely…”
“Holy water of water… Praton.”
A large deer with dark blue fur, pure white antlers, and light blue eyes.
The main boss of Chapter 1 of the main story and in some ways the boss of the Rupan tutorial.
It is Praton, the holy water of water.
However, the Praton we see before our eyes now is a different Praton from the original Fraton.
“Wait a minute, something’s strange!”
Atsval noticed the change first.
“There’s something stuck in Platon’s forehead!”
As Atsubal said, the two horns on Praton.
There was a dark red cone-shaped gem embedded in the forehead.
In addition, not only was the dark red gem, but Praton’s horn, which was originally pure white, was being eroded into dark red here and there.
“Uh, uh, why is there holy water of radish!?”
“While trying to investigate the cause of the monster rampage, I came across something very rare.”
“Miss, please step away immediately! It doesn’t look like anything out of the ordinary.”
“Your Majesty! If you withdraw from here immediately, it will be the same as tarnishing the name of the Shu family!”
“But…”
“Everyone be on alert!”
I was a little surprised to see the holy water and immediately corrected the chaotic atmosphere.
Pamela, Yeonhwa, and Atsubal also focused on the Platon in front of them and took postures so that they could move at any time.
That moment.
Fraton looked towards us.
After a moment of silence.
-―――!
A painful animal scream that did not fit the name Seongsu at all came out from Platon.
In response to Platon’s screams, monsters appeared.
Then, a dark red energy spreads out from Platon’s eroded horn and the jewel embedded in its forehead, and the moment that energy touches the monsters.
-Kgyaaaaa!
-Kigeek!
-Keeeeek!
The monsters went crazy, roared and screamed, and their eyes became even more red and bloodshot.
“Uh, that… !”
“It looks like we found the cause.”
“Atsubal.”
“Yes! First, I will turn them all to ashes with my magic…”
“Take a picture.”
Atsubal looked dumbfounded at my words.
“What? A photo? Are you out of your mind!”
“Shouldn’t there be evidence that the holy water was the cause of the runaway? Since Yeonhwa has protection, the risk is low.”
“Ugh, I got it!”
When I saw that Atzval had taken out a camera from the subspace ring, I immediately sent a signal to Pamela.
“Pamela!”
“Vine of obsession!”
Pamela’s magic became entangled not only with the monsters but also with the holy water.
As soon as the Holy Water of Water ran wild, the vine of obsession was easily cut off.
“Ahh! The vine of obsession… !”
As expected from the Chapter 1 boss monster, it has the power to immediately destroy restraints.
Right then.
Snap!
I heard the shutter sound.
“I took a picture! … Hey you! Hold this.”
Atsbal hurriedly handed the camera and photos to Kyeong-hu.
“Huh? Why don’t you just put it in the subspace ring?”
“Just one photo isn’t enough! Take more evidence of my activities behind the scenes!”
“Kyeong-hu, please!”
“I understand, Miss Yeonhwa! I will properly capture your majesty in the camera!”
“It’s my camera! Focus on me!”
“Mo, monsters are coming!”
At Pamela’s words, Atzbal immediately turned his head and took a fighting stance.
“The referee’s thunderbolt!”
Crumbling!
After seeing Atsuval’s magic attack the monsters, I jumped in too.
The number of monsters summoned by Fraton was quite large, but… It is less than the number of monsters we faced when we first entered the forest.
Besides.
Phew!
-Keueek!
‘No matter how much it’s strengthened, it’s still just one defense, so there’s no problem!’
He swung the spear and moved his body along the trajectory, performing a seamless combo attack.
After killing all the monsters gathered, the order is for Platon to scream again and disappear.
It’s impossible to defeat the main boss in Chapter 1 during the first exploration quest.
But.
‘It would be a shame to let it go like this.’
It would be better if we proceed quickly.
So, before I kill all the remaining monsters, I head towards Fraton.
“Awesome song.”
A powerful blow was delivered.
Kwahahah Ahh!
As the huge spear hits Fraton, a loud noise and a dusty wind blow.
“Kyaaa!”
“Wow! Say and shoot!”
[Pierced through the holy water of water, Praton.]
A notification sound was heard indicating that it was a clear hit.
However, there was no sound of it being knocked down.
As the wind of dust cleared, the holy water of water, Praton, was visible.
Platon, who was breathing heavily, had his torso cut in half and was bleeding profusely.
“Mu, the holy water of water…” ” .”
“Um, is that okay to attack as is? The holy water of water is a sacred entity in Raden.”
“It’s a much bigger window than when you sparred with me…”
“Don’t let your guard down, he’s still fine.”
The part of my torso that had been bleeding profusely until just now had suddenly stopped bleeding. And a slightly disgusting scene unfolded before our eyes.
“Ah, it’s playing.”
The body part is completely cut into two pieces! Then, the bones, muscles, and skin sprouted, and even the hair grew, regaining its original appearance.
‘Yes, it’s a boss mob, so there’s no way you can defeat it with just one final skill.’
“Holy water is holy water. Even if the body is cut in half, it can be regenerated.”
“Hmm~ But aren’t you quite angry with us?”
Just as Yeonhwa said, the eyes that were staring quietly were clearly frowning, showing hostility towards us.
To be exact, it’s me.
I have no intention of sitting still and being counterattacked for no reason.
Percussion!
“Ah! Sihan, Mr. Sihan!”
He rushed along the trajectory, this time trying to aim for the jewel on his forehead.
However, the moment I was preparing to attack, the visible trajectory suddenly appeared.
‘What is this…’
-―――!
The moment Fraton shouted at me, a huge orb of water attacked me.
Because of the sudden creation speed and attack, it was not possible to avoid it and it hit directly and flew backwards.
Fortunately, thanks to the protection, it was only blown away and there was no damage.
Protection is a skill that essentially blocks knockback judgments.
But.
‘It felt like he was pushing me away rather than attacking me.’
As proof, the water sphere did not explode the moment it hit the protection part, but maintained its shape and pushed me away.
Only after I hit the tree did the water sphere explode.
‘I didn’t know you had this kind of talent.’
“Mr. Sihan!”
“Time limit!”
“Lee Si-han!”
A group member called my name as I flew backwards.
“I’m fine! Rather, focus on the holy water of water!”
Not only the members of Fortis, but even the surprised inspector was looking at me.
I also missed the sight of Praton because my vision was blocked by the water sphere.
As soon as the water sphere exploded, I immediately looked for Platon.
“Sa, is it gone?”
“Where on earth have you gone?”
“Could it be that Seongsu was taken out?”
The holy water of water, Praton, was nowhere to be seen.
All that remained was the slowly disappearing chant and the lower body of Praton, cut in half and discarded.
‘Tch.’
I wanted to proceed as quickly as possible, but I guess things don’t proceed that easily.
It was a time when I was feeling so regretful.
[Free the holy water of water, Praton, from the demonic beasts of the Chaos Church.
Reward: 8 points, reputation 30. Failure: destruction of the world.]
Now, to the point where I’m not surprised, the main quest that tells me to succeed because if I fail, everything is ruined has appeared before my eyes.
Meeting Fraton was the trigger for the quest to begin in earnest.
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