Chapter 2189 – 2189. Dark Moon

We moved to Taebaek Island, one of the largest islands in the Gangneung archipelago.

In order to enter the ancient ruins of Gangneung in Great Korea, you must solve the puzzle here.

‘This is also where the pirate force that Dr. Hong mentioned is located. Did you say that the owner of this island is a woman named Woohee?’

In the original game, they all had similar designs, so it was impossible to tell them apart. There weren’t any monsters worth naming. In other words, I don’t know anything about a woman named Woohee.

‘Today I have to travel to more than 15 islands and solve puzzles. ‘I want to avoid battle if possible.’

Our group could not rest well at night. The fatigue has not completely gone away. Invisible Blade is also yawning sleepily, and Orcia is also blinking his eyes, showing that he is feeling sleepy.

“You’re not heading to the top of the island.”

“Yes. The secret of this island is not at the top but in the middle. Do you see that group of rocks over there?”

“I can see it. “What secret do you have?”

“It’s no big deal. We need to move that rock to the right place.”

“It won’t be a big deal to Eugene. Because I know. “If you don’t know anything, even a treasure hunter won’t know.”

The game gave hints through various signs, but it wasn’t reality. There are no hints or anything. As Orcia said, even competent treasure hunters find it difficult to figure out the puzzle.

“It was written in an old book. I was lucky.”

I turned away until the end and headed towards the rocky area.

The pirates came. Unlike the residents of Hongcheon Island, they were fully armed. The level of armament was excellent enough to be considered an ordinary pirate. He was equipped with not only a gun but also armor. If they had been dressed neatly, I would have believed them to be regular soldiers.

At the center of them was a woman wearing an eye patch. Although she was wearing clothes that revealed her cleavage, her entire body was muscular, giving the impression of her masculinity. Her face is angular. In many ways, she was a woman like a man.

“Our wizards. It’s difficult to move into someone else’s territory. “Isn’t there a law in the country that prohibits moving through space without permission?”

It was quite funny to see pirates talking about the law. Well, there is a law that actually exists, but it is limited to cities. There were no restrictions in other areas. The Gangneung archipelago itself is a region close to lawlessness. Laws were meaningless.

“I don’t have time to play with you pirates. “Get out of the way.”

I said.

Opens the astral and generates mana. The pirates tensed and raised their weapons. Don’t be afraid of wizards. The cause was the weapons they had.

‘I have experience winning against high-level enemies.’

Even if you are a high level player, you cannot absolutely win against a low level player. Especially if the lower ranks are armed with superior weapons and make tactical moves… Rather, higher level students are at a disadvantage.

‘Did I underestimate these guys too much?’

I think about the spell in my head and measure the timing to activate it. I plan to use the moment to strike a series of large-scale spells, then take control of the surrounding environment and sweep it away with chain lightning.

“OMG. My whole body is shaking from the high-ranking wizard’s hostility. Is the mana around here affected? Hey, calm down. Because I haven’t said I will fight with you yet.”

“You’re not going to bring armed guys and fight? Are you looking at me like water?”

“That’s right, if I came alone or if our level was low, the conversation wouldn’t have even been possible. I know this from the way you killed all of Aman’s men. “You don’t even want to talk to people who are below your level.”

“…”

I couldn’t refute it. Because what she said was true. Talking to weaklings? Why me? It is more beneficial in terms of time to sweep it away at that time.

“If you’re not going to fight, what are you here for?”

“I’m here to make a proposition. Even if we fight here and lose, and we all fall, you will not gain anything. At best, all we can do is capture the weapons we have. But they’re not really interested in the weapons we have.”

These are the latest weapons. If you capture it and sell it, it will be quite profitable. Since it is stolen property, the fee will be quite high.

But our goal now was not to rob the pirates. The heritage buried in ancient ruins was incomparable to these.

“So?”

“We don’t want to die fighting like we do. Become expendable for the good of others? Dog sound. “If you had that much spirit of sacrifice, you wouldn’t have come to the Gangneung Islands.”

“Tell me your business.”

“You’re looking for ancient ruins in Great Korea, right? We will cooperate with you there. Instead, give us that information.”

“I asked what you were talking about… “It was nonsense that wasn’t worth listening to.”

Orcia’s cold voice was as sharp as an ice pick. It was natural. Accurate information about ancient ruins alone was worth a thousand pounds.

Ancient times. A very brilliant human civilization. Because fragments of that great era lie buried in ancient ruins.

In particular, LK-99, a room temperature and pressure superconductor, was a material that might be able to advance refined human civilization to a new level.

Share that valuable information with others? This cannot happen.

But my thoughts were a little different from Orcia’s.

“Mr. Orcia. “Please leave this matter to me.”

“… No way. Are you planning to accept that ridiculous offer?”

I glanced at Orcia. Then Orcia’s face turns slightly red. Her nose fluttered slightly, and she took a step back.

“You are the center of this matter, so I will respect your wishes.”

Isn’t it too easy to back down? I think it was because of what happened this morning.

“Good night. I will accept the offer. “I will tell you the information about the ancient ruins especially for you.”

“Really?”

Woohee asked back as if surprised. It seems he assumed that the offer would not be accepted.

‘Of course, I have no intention of giving away all the information about ancient ruins. Even if you and the like enter the ancient ruins… It’s different from acquiring the treasures of ancient ruins.’

The danger of ancient ruins is beyond imagination.

If you don’t know, you’ll die. A place where traps are so vicious that the word comes to mind.

‘If I use these bugs as bait, my job will be easier.’

Three powers dominate the Gangneung Archipelago. Taebaek Island, Pyeongchang Island, and Donghae Island. According to what I heard from Dr. Hong, these guys were not as close to each other as they seemed.

‘If we make them fight, we can save strength. ‘This is foolish.’

I nodded to Woohee.

“We know how to open the entrance to ancient ruins. “I’m traveling around the island to do that work.”

“… He behaved without hesitation, and there was a reason for that. How to open the entrance?”

“I don’t plan on going into detail about that. If you tease him, he’ll attack you.”

Wow.

Mana is shaking. The cold spread all around me. The pirates shivered from the chill that did not match the warm weather at all. Tension is gradually increasing.

Woohee raised both hands. He actively expressed his unwillingness to fight.

“Good. Do that. We have no intention of fighting with you. Information about opening the entrance to ancient ruins. Are you sure about that?”

“It’s just plain information. The Gangneung Islands will become a mess.”

“There is also the option of pretending not to know.”

“You’re kidding, right?”

Woohee chuckled. Her hundreds of men around her. Is there really no spy here? From the moment I spoke in front of them, it was impossible to cover up the situation. She continued:

“Even if we pretend not to notice, war will eventually break out. “What started with that damn treasure hunter will end in war.”

Woohee’s eyes change. I felt a military vibe about her. Woohee must have been a soldier. He was also a fairly high-ranking officer.

“Treasure Hunter?”

I frown. The guy who took away treasures and excellent items from large and small islands.

“Ah. Didn’t you come here with that damn information? Well, since we all know this, I’ll tell you. A treasure hunter who visited the Gangneung Islands a few years ago sold information about the Great Ancient Ruins to a small business. “Perhaps they judged the information to be quite reliable, and various companies intervened in the Gangneung Islands, causing chaos.”

Those companies are supporting pirates in the Gangneung Islands.

Well, I guess it was good.

Eventually, the treasures of the ancient ruins will be in my hands.

We passed by Woohee and headed to the place where there were rocks. Woohee followed behind with a few subordinates. Ignored. Rather, it is better to show it and instill confidence.

[Telekinesis]

A chunk of rock was moved using telekinesis magic. Throw away useless rocks and arrange the rocks according to the small wound marks hidden under the rocks. When the nine rocks were back in place, the island began to shake.

Rumbling, rumbling.

Something huge moved beneath the Gangneung Islands.

“This is crazy. There was such a condition… It’s the kind of thing you’ll never know if you don’t know. “This is.”

I ignored the shocked Woohee and his subordinates and moved my gaze to the next island.

“Mr. Orcia. “Please teleport to that island.”

“I understand.”

We moved to the next island by teleport. The puzzle of this island is to burn the lone tree at the north, south, east, and west.

“Was it really necessary to accept that female pirate’s offer?”

“There are all kinds of dangers in ancient ruins. You can use it as bait for pirates. Above all, you can save energy by avoiding unnecessary collisions. Mr. Orcia will have nothing to worry about. “We have an overwhelming advantage because we know information about ancient ruins.”

“Indeed, I believe it.”

When the tree was burned, a treasure chest hidden in the center of the island popped out.

“Treasure box?! My heart is pounding. “I really like this!”

The hidden Invisible Blade appeared. She walked up to the treasure chest and pointed to the lock on the chest with her index finger. The water created in front of the index finger seeped into the keyhole.

Crash.

The lock opens.

Inside the treasure chest was a glowing potion. The liquid inside the glass bottle shines like a star.

“I will take this spiritual evil.”

She spoke sternly. I couldn’t give up this elixir.