Episode 40
Brilliant light of seven colors burst out from the belt and surrounded Kangseol’s body.
Whiiiiiii…
“Huh, is the belt… okay?”
Han Seo-ryeong couldn’t keep her mouth shut as she watched Kang Seol.
Sssssssssssssssssss.
Soon the light that had been decorating the night sky began to subside.
The colorful lights that surrounded the snowfall also disappeared.
He looked at the changed belt.
[Masterpiece: Rainbow]
Grade: Treasure
Appropriate level: 10 – 20
Defense: 30
Durability: 140/140
Weight: 0.2kg
A belt imbued with the energy of the seven spirits. Designed by Griz and completed by Snowman. It was perfectly balanced and succeeded in realizing the designer’s intentions.
Basic Ability: All stats +15
Special Ability: Spirit’s Veil (Unique) effect. It changes every time it absorbs a spirit.
– It’s complete! at las! It would be better not to look at the options! So I didn’t see it!
– Grizz jueeeeenjang! I think 15 in all stats is over the line!
– It’s all 10 until the 6th tablet, but since it’s a rainbow, why is it 15?
– Is the spirit’s veil different from protection?
– It says that the waiting time is reduced, the frequency is increased, and the amount of damage that can be taken increases.
– It says that the reaction speed is also faster.
– It’s crazy ㄷㄷ
– Grizz gives generously…
– Mom, I want to be Grizz when I grow up! Mom, I want to be Grizz when I grow up!
The light from Snowfall’s body disappeared, but her belt was still emitting brilliant light in seven colors.
Even on the outside, it was not an ordinary belt.
Han Seo-ryeong looked at the belt with strange eyes for a long time. Snowfall ignored her gaze and sat down near the campfire again.
Crack…
swish.
As Snowfall stroked her belt, the loud light faded.
In the first place, it would be easy to become a target if the light was emitting light like this, so the light could be controlled.
‘All abilities on a belt are 15…’
Usually, equipment with 15 or more abilities was mainly used for weapons and armor, etc.
That’s true even for a single ability score, but how overpowering is 15 for all abilities?
‘Thanks to you, I have more wisdom.’
Snowfall’s wisdom was already increasing significantly.
At this level, Snowfall’s wisdom ability was high enough to be on a different level from other summoners of the same level whose abilities were raised evenly.
High wisdom means that you can handle summons of a higher or more grade, and the shadow space that is the space is gradually expanding.
‘I might get a new summon soon.’
I thought that if I continued to grow like this, I would probably have a chance to get a new summon soon.
Since there was an extra amount of shadow space, Snowfall was able to obtain summons that could fill that space.
While Kang-seol was looking at the fire in a sweet dream, Han Seo-ryeong spoke to her.
“What do you plan to do now?”
“Well… the time limit is until noon the day after tomorrow, so I’ll have to think about it.”
“Oh, I see.”
“By the way, Han Seo-ryeong.”
“yes?”
“You might think it’s rude to ask this, but what happened to the blood on your clothes?”
Kang Seol had always wondered why she joined him. From the moment she came to the bonfire to warm herself with a dying look in her eyes.
Han Seo-ryeong became depressed for a moment, then made eye contact with Kang Seol and made a strange expression.
“Originally there were two. “I had a friend.”
“There were two of you… and a friend?”
“I met a girl here and we were the same age, so we decided to be friends. You know, the more times like these, the more you want to rely on them.”
The expression on Kang Seol’s face as he listened to the story was extremely desolate.
‘Why are you alone now?’
Since there was only one person now, something must have happened to his colleague. And as if that was true, darkness appeared on Han Seo-ryeong’s face.
“I went too deep into the forest. “I think I was impatient because there was no harvest.”
“and?”
She bit her lip.
“We encountered a monster that had seeped out of the forest, and although we managed to kill it… the child was seriously injured. I handled it wrong. And… that’s how he died.”
“….”
It is an ordinary death.
Now it’s everywhere.
Because Pandea is a place where life and death go together.
“But that child… tried to say something to me even as he was dying.”
“Did you hear?”
“…no. “The child died before he could speak.”
Cracking… crackling…
the bonfire burned down.
Han Seo-ryeong asked in a calm tone.
“What was she trying to say to me back then? It’s all your fault? “Live your whole life feeling guilty?”
“We don’t know at this point.”
Snowfall offered even a vague consolation.
“Still, I think it would be better to think positively.”
“…positive?”
“Well, you’re saying that Han Seo-ryeong was a good person or that it wasn’t your fault…”
“Puhup… Do I look like a good person?”
“Yes, Mr. Han Seo-ryeong must have been a good person. At least that’s what I think.”
“You mean not now?”
“I will have no comment.”
“What… really. Hmm… I thought you were a good person from the first time I saw you.”
Han Seo-ryeong often laughed while talking with Kang Seol.
Perhaps the reason she couldn’t leave this forest was because of fear. I am afraid that I too will die an ordinary death like my colleagues.
Han Seo-ryeong, who had regained her energy after talking with Kang Seol, spoke to him.
“But do you know what?”
“What?”
“It is said that there may be more than eight types of spirits that have flowed into the material world due to the collapse of this boundary stone.”
“Eight species? “Not seven species?”
“yes. There is someone who encountered a white spirit. It seems like he’s been hiding…”
“What’s your name?”
“I don’t know that either.”
In Han Seo-ryeong’s story, Kang Seol recalled Griz’s words.
‘Venta, the spirit of flash.’
A spirit that can never be easily encountered.
Moreover, since it is said to be targeting humans, if it were anyone else, I would have just hoped not to encounter it.
But Kangseol wanted to find Benta more than anyone else.
‘If you capture Venta alive, the effect of the rainbow will also be strengthened.’
His belt rainbow, which gathers seven types of spirits and exerts tremendous power.
The rainbow’s special effect, ‘changes every time a spirit is absorbed’, has not yet disappeared.
In other words, this meant that more spirits could still be absorbed.
‘What if Venta was added here?’
During the conversation, Kang Seol felt suspicious and asked Han Seo-ryeong.
“But how did you find out about it?”
“…he said he saw it.”
“this. I’m sorry.”
“No, I just brought this up because I thought Kang Seol would be interested.”
“There is definitely interest.”
As Kang Seol nodded his head seriously, Han Seo Ryeong slowly began to talk.
“It was probably somewhere… not that far from here.”
Clearly, the white spirit that appears in Han Seo-ryeong’s story is Venta, the spirit of flash.
Snowfall’s heart pounded at the thought of finding traces of Benta.
Han Seo-ryeong looked at him and asked.
“Would you like to go… see?”
“Do you remember the location?”
“I don’t know if my memory is clear or not… but roughly.”
“Then let’s go.”
Kang Seol nodded.
* * *
Sasak. Sajajak.
The sound of leaves being stepped on was heard from ahead.
“It’s a bit far, right?”
“No, it’s okay.”
“Was this the right place? Uh… isn’t it here?”
“Is this the right way?”
“Wait a minute, I’m trying to remember…”
“You can take it slow. “Spirits have a relaxed nature and do not move their territory carelessly.”
“As you say, it seems like you’re fussing….”
“It’s because of my mood.”
“really?”
“really.”
Han Seo-ryeong laughed and looked around to find her way.
Since you are an archer, you will have tracking abilities, so you will probably find the location right away. If you can’t even do that, you’ve made a big mistake in choosing a career.
Han Seo-ryeong, who had been examining the surrounding terrain for a while, quietly approached and spoke.
“I found it. I remember saying it was around here. “I think they said that if you go a little further, a colony will appear.”
“It must be around here.”
“yes. Maybe… over there? “I think so.”
“Then let’s go from there first.”
Snowfall followed her steps through the forest.
Soon the dense bushes ended and an open hill emerged.
“Huh? Do you see that over there?”
“I can see it.”
“It really was… there.”
Sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhh
…
‘I found it, Benta!’
He hid and checked the appearance of Venta, the spirit of light. And in the meantime, the words Griz left were floating around in my head.
– Venta and Shays are very unique, unlike other spirits. First of all, Venta’s spirit structure is different from other spirits, so it cannot hunt independently.
Also, due to the problem of energy consumption, if the creature’s energy is not replenished periodically, its power will weaken? So, when there is an incident where the boundary stone of the material world collapses, it is mostly because of these guys. Of all the creatures with vitality, humans are the easiest to hunt.
“uh? “But aren’t they people over there?”
“hmm?”
“Do you know these people? “Why are you doing that over there?”
People sitting on the edge of a hill with their backs turned.
The party, consisting of three men, sat huddled together and looked into the distance, as if they were looking down the hill.
‘Those are the people who were whispering behind my back at that time.’
It wasn’t a good first impression, but they didn’t seem like hyena-like people like the Predator Guild, who aim to stab people in the back of their heads in adventure sites.
Just ordinary people everywhere.
– But that doesn’t mean Venta hunts directly. Among the Venta, the one with the most powerful spirit becomes Shays, their leader. Yes, that’s right. It’s a spirit of shadow. Light and shadow… hehe, these guys know romance. If I didn’t have so much to do, I would have found it myself.
Anyway, for this reason, a group of Ventas usually consists of one Shays. In this group, Shays is responsible for all aspects of the hunt. And if you underestimate this group, you will be in big trouble.
Han Seo-ryeong slowly moved forward and asked if he had decided that this hill was safe after seeing people there.
It was the most active appearance during the period with Snow Seol.
“Oh man. Shall I approach first?”
“first?”
“Yes, uncle, you run slower than me. I’ll look first and then run away if it’s dangerous. “But if it still seems dangerous, could you help me?”
Kang Seol nodded.
Looking at Han Seo-ryeong’s serious face, I thought it was not an offer that I would necessarily refuse.
– It is rare to encounter Shays, but there are two conditions under which you may encounter it.
1. A member of a weak group breaks away for a moment and then encounters another member.
In this case, Shays steals the member’s body and memories. He cleverly imitates a corpse like a parrot, and it is said that this act is not awkward at all. And Shays acts as a member and guides them to the Venta colony to hunt with them.
Slurp…
Ssak…
Han Seo-ryeong slowly approached the group of Ventas in a low posture. Seeing as he was doing well to keep it out of sight, it seemed like no major problems would arise.
– 2. When you meet Shays while walking alone.
In this case, Shays shows two behaviors depending on the situation. If the person acting alone is weaker than Shays, he or she will be hunted. It even loses its appearance like other corpses.
However, if he is stronger than Shays, he imitates another corpse to build a bond with him and guides him to the Venta colony. Isn’t that really incredibly clever?
Ssyuk. Susssseu.
Quick!
Han Seo-ryeong stepped on a tree branch.
Even though we were careful, mistakes happened.
“Ugh…”
But even though Han Seo-ryeong made an unusual sound, the group of Ventas did not approach her.
Because of this, she was able to reach the people at the edge of the hill.
– How do you know it’s Shays? It’s easy as long as you pay attention. Shades have no shadows. Scary, right? Hehe… Ah! However, you shouldn’t complain about why there is no shadow. They will run away and hide. Then you can’t find out where the Bentas are located, right?
If it were not me who was reading this interpretation, and if he were strong enough to dare to steal and read Griz’s interpretation, he would be able to overpower Shays.
It looked like Han Seo-ryeong was having a conversation with people.
From Snowfall’s point of view, only the backs of other people’s heads and her face were visible. I could guess that from the way she often bursts into laughter.
– If you happen to reach a Venta colony, remember what I tell you. Unless you’re Shays…
“Mr. Snowfall! Come over here. I think it’s safe! “These white spirits aren’t particularly aggressive!”
– The one who led you to the colony is Shays.
“I don’t like it.”
Stop.
Han Seo-ryeong stopped waving at Kang Seol’s answer.
“Huh? Why…”
“Because it’s dangerous.”
“What is that…”
“And now I’m asking…”
“…”
Kang Seol’s golden eyes looked right through Han Seo-ryeong.
And a heavy word flowed from his mouth.
“Why don’t you have a shadow?”
Han Seo-ryeong had no shadow.
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