Episode 50
‘Silver lion decoration…?’
The forgotten necklace, an heirloom of the Thier family!
The captain of the guard at the southern border of Arba recognized the emblem of the Tiyer family, a fallen noble family in the north. X, realizing the reason, grinned.
‘You have Raan powers!’
The Thier family rose in status as a producer of rock iron in a short period of time! The necklace’s effect of being recognized as a member of the Thier family came to light earlier than expected.
The guard captain said as he guided X.
“The blockade order has been issued, but I don’t think the higher-ups have any intention of stopping the Thier family. “I will guide you to the nearest village.”
“You don’t have to, but thank you. Rather, can we know why the lockdown was suddenly imposed? “Aren’t Arba and Rujan brother countries?”
The guard captain was clearly a Ruyan. Because it seemed to have its own pride, X used the expression “brother nation” rather than vassal nation. The guard captain tilted his head.
“That is correct. I was also curious about the reason. “I did some research, but there didn’t seem to be any particular reason.”
“Hmm, then surely high-ranking people are involved.”
“Haha, isn’t it all like that?”
The border was suddenly controlled without rumor or reason.
I don’t know what kind of interests are involved, but it is impossible unless you are a person in high power.
Of course, it wasn’t something X had to worry about.
‘I’m busy looking for the Great Sage.’
Something smelled bad, but I decided to forget about it for now.
The top priority for X is to find Great Sage Sioras.
X, who was following the guard captain, asked.
“How far is the End of Hope Lighthouse from the nearest town?”
“The Lighthouse at the End of Hope is not far away. If you walk quickly, you can get there in about a day. Are you going on a trip? “The coast of Lujan is beautiful!”
X thought as he answered with a smile. It was a quick day of walking and the destination was right around the corner. It wasn’t long before the village came into view.
The guard captain bowed his head and said hello.
“Then I hope you have a nice trip.”
“Thank you for the guidance. Good luck!”
Since he was treated as a member of the Thier family, he was not allowed to do anything that would bring disgrace to the family. X also greeted the guard captain politely.
Dawn has already dawned.
X walked down the streets of the village and looked around.
‘The buildings are all white.’
The combination of the blue sky at dawn and the white buildings was very refreshing. I looked around to see if there was an open keyboard, but it was too early. After finishing his appetite, X quickly walked south again.
‘I have no choice but to fill my stomach in Ruyan.’
It seemed like it would be morning by the time we arrived at Ruyan, the capital of the Ruyan Kingdom.
X’s prediction was correct. As the morning sun slowly rose, the castle wall came into view at the end of the road.
“It has arrived.”
Ruyan!
A natural fortress with the sea in front and the mountains behind!
X headed toward the open gate. As we entered the castle, a spectacular sight unfolded.
“wow.”
Full of pure white buildings!
White buildings stood tall, just like I had seen in the village just before. A combination of sky blue and white. It was a spectacle like something out of an advertisement.
As X was watching with his mouth open like a hillbilly, an irritated voice was heard. The gear wheel emblem engraved on his shoulder was a War Machine emblem that he could never forget.
‘These aren’t any familiar faces.’
X looked at their faces with cold eyes.
The man wearing fancy plate armor scratched his head.
“So how long do I have to wait? My body is itching to die as I try to stay still in the village. “It’s just a prophecy and it’s nonsense…”
“Shh. “Your voice is too loud.”
A woman urgently giving attention.
X didn’t stop walking when he saw the woman’s gaze.
‘Is there something going on with the prophecy?’
There was no need to stop and be suspicious. I was just worried. X knows a man named Kaimus well.
He seeks out beneficial things like a ghost and achieves them by any means necessary. Although I didn’t like the method during Lean Online.
‘I’m certain about one ability.’
Kaimus was an enemy I had no choice but to admit.
X thought back to the conversation the War Machine guild members were having.
They were staying in Ruyan and waiting because of the prophecy. I even gave up on leveling up.
X grinned.
‘It must mean something is happening here.’
Now that I think about it, I understand the sudden control.
The user with the most influence in Arba is Kaimus.
X is well aware of Kaimus’ abilities. With his abilities, controlling the border might not be that difficult.
‘Do you think I’ll just let you guys eat it all by yourself?’
I didn’t know what prophecy I was waiting for in Ruyan. But isn’t X also in Ruyan? X is someone who can’t see what’s going well for others. Especially if War Machine does well.
“Even if dirt gets into my eyes, I can’t see it.”
I will do my best to intercept it!
Of course, finding Sioras was the most urgent task.
X walked through the shopping district and inhaled street food. Because we walked while eating, we didn’t spend much time.
[Heavenly taste has discovered the hidden taste in ‘secret seasoned stewed stems’!]
[Maximum stamina increases by 100 points!]
[Strength increases by 2 points!]
“Tsk tsk, the seasoning is very unique, isn’t it?”
“It looks like they came from Arba. “It’s seasoned using Ruyan’s special spices. How delicious is it?”
[Heavenly taste has discovered the hidden flavor of ‘Fruit Beef’!]
[Maximum stamina increases by 80 points!]
[Strength increases by 3 points!]
“Tsk tsk boss, what is the name of this fruit?”
“It’s a fruit called Red Ring that only grows in Luyan. In the Kingdom of Arba, it is a food that cannot be eaten even if asked. “I also have a drink made with Blue Ring that has a slightly different taste. Would you like to give me another drink?”
“If you give it to me, I will be grateful!”
X, a good-looking guy, walked down the street holding food in both hands. Meanwhile, I talked to all the NPCs and collected information. Users burst into laughter upon seeing such an X.
“I really enjoy playing Fate.”
“So, I don’t know how I got to Ruyan.”
“Leave it alone, there doesn’t seem to be a guild. You must have had a lot of trouble from the beginning to raise it to this point, pouring money into it, right? Sometimes compensation is necessary. “It’s a little pitiful that the reward is street food.”
ha ha ha! Users making noise and laughing at X.
Wagu wagu!
X rolled his eyes while constantly moving his mouth. I memorized the users’ shoulder patterns.
‘Let’s see. First of all, I’m fighting with the Black Rose, the Titans, and the Expert Alliance… How come the War Machines are here too?’
Literally a killer!
X is a persistent man who never lets go of his prey once he sets his sights on it. I don’t know when it will happen, but the day will come when the users belonging to that guild will be completely defeated by X.
“Let me see.”
Sweep.
Crack! X walked down the street and finished eating all the street food, shaking his palms. It may seem funny to others, but it was an action that had something to do with X.
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“In all, did you spend 2 gold?”
Even if you think it’s a generous 2 gold, how much is the stat raised by street food?
A stat increase that the users who laughed at could not even imagine!
That wasn’t all.
X muttered, folding his fingers.
“Five newly discovered Luyan spices alone…”
Moreover, if you think about the special foods that only grow in Luyan… you could eat them raw with dozens of times the stats. It didn’t matter whether others laughed at me or not, as long as I did well.
‘Of course, I have no intention of erasing him from the kill list. These guys.’
X, with a sinister smile on his face, stopped by a nearby general store.
“Oh, welcome back, sir!”
“I’m trying to get rid of some stuff. And can I see some spices?”
“of course! “We have Rujan’s special spices.”
X disposed of miscellaneous items. The gold received for disposal was 300 gold, but the gold used to purchase spices was 500 gold.
X, who came out of the general store, shook his head.
“This is more expensive than the sirloin I ate in real life.”
I never thought the day would come when I would have to spend 500 gold on spices!
It was a shame because I had earned a lot of gold through heavenly capture and personal broadcasting, so it was an expense that was unimaginable on a normal scale. Of course, spices have many uses, so it wasn’t a waste.
‘Preparations are complete…’
X looked around at Ruyan. War Machine guild members and guild members of large guilds can be seen everywhere. It certainly seemed like something was going to happen, but…
“Let’s meet up and run.”
X thought to meet Sioras first and then come back. Anyway, considering the conversation the guild members were having, it seemed unlikely that the incident would occur within a short period of time.
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“That’s it!”
As evening fell, the lighthouse that illuminated the darkness came into view.
The lighthouse at the end of hope!
The lighthouse was indeed located at the southernmost tip of the continent. Shoot! The sound of crashing waves was refreshing. X headed towards the lighthouse with an excited heart.
‘You’ll be on the top floor, right?’
There were coast guards on the bottom level of the lighthouse. It probably looked like troops defending a lighthouse. X climbed the stairs carefully.
I thought that if I asked the guards if Sioras was up there, I might get stopped for no reason. X muttered softly.
“…It would be best to take off the necklace.”
If you commit a crime, the Thier family will suffer damage. He is the owner of a rock iron mine. Ex didn’t want to break his friendship with the Thiers family. X took off the necklace and stored it in his inventory.
And silently climbed the stairs.
As I was climbing the stairs…
I couldn’t see the end.
“Oh, there’s still a while left?”
Countless unfolding stairs!
When I stuck my head out and looked up, I couldn’t help but gasp. A memory of the time he set out to find the eccentric Liglian suddenly appeared in X’s mind.
‘Could it be a hidden place like Dead Man’s Beach?’
How is it that everyone related to the Gourmet King lives in hiding?
dump. X sat down on the stairs, lamenting his situation.
‘Still, I’m glad you found it well.’
To put it another way, the endless stairs were like saying that Sioras was still staying in the lighthouse. The problem was getting through these endless stairs and meeting Sioras.
After thinking about it, X made a decision.
‘Okay, let’s try to talk.’
X opened his mouth.
“Great Sage Sioras. If you’re listening, can I meet you? My name is X. “I came to see Sioras through the introduction of the eccentric Liglian.”
Then a son of man’s voice was heard.
“It’s been a long time since anyone came to visit me.”
“yes?”
A real conversation took place.
Surprised, X got up from his seat and turned around to see the door.
A voice came from inside the door again.
“Moreover, the introduction of Liglian. I have no choice but to let my guard down. “Please come inside, X.”
“thank you. Sir Sioras!”
X answered vigorously and opened the door.
Great Sage Sioras!
Although he had gray hair and a face full of wrinkles, his face was beautiful and his eyes were full of fire.
He got up from the chair and asked in a kind voice.
“So what story did you come to me with, X?”
It’s a story.
There seemed to be a mountain of stories I wanted to ask.
However, to win first impression points, self-introduction came first.
X said, lowering his head.
“I would like to formally greet you once again. My name is X, heir to the Gourmet King. After meeting Kalon, I learned about the Gourmet King’s recipe, and after meeting Liglian, I came to visit the Great Sage thanks to Ligliang’s introduction!”
Heir to the Gourmet King?
Sioras stuttered at X’s words.
“His successor. Is that really true?”
Munchkin that I eat all by myself