Episode 80
Sigh.
X, looking at the snow-covered wasteland, sniffled.
“There is nothing in this land. “Just pass.”
After sorting out the ruins and the vengeful spirit in an instant, X immediately walked towards the last ruins. The last relic, Frost Storm Cliff, was within half a day’s reach using the Chukji method.
X checked the progress.
《Fall of Ancient Kingdoms-0》
Numerous ancient kingdoms fell overnight.
Chosen as a quester for the ancient kingdom, you have been given the ability to remain invincible even in the face of powerful enemies. Now, rather than researching the cause of destruction, please free the ancient kingdom’s vengeful spirits from their suffering as soon as possible….
Condition: Liberation of the ancient kingdom’s vengeful spirits 49/50
Difficulty: B+
Reward: Chained Quest The Fall of the Ancient Kingdom – 1 Can proceed with
‘Is there just one left? There’s something vague about it.’
I’m missing just one thing, so I have to go find a new ruin. Still, it wasn’t too much of a hassle because I had a reason other than looking around for land to use the forgotten royal seal.
As X moved north, the wind grew stronger.
Finally, X, unable to shake, stopped.
“Hitch! I just can’t do it. “It looks like I’m freezing to death like this.”
Bitter climate!
What I needed at a time like this was a heavenly dish. X started looking around to see if there was anything that could be used as food. All you see around you are thick coniferous trees and herb-like grass roots. There didn’t seem to be anything worth eating. However, X had already finished selecting the materials in his head.
“First, choose a chubby one.”
Swish! X started climbing the thick tree. As I prepared for an unexpected chase, my senses became sharper and I even detected the sparrow at the top of the tree!
Soon, X, who had caught a plump snow sparrow, landed.
Then I pulled out a blade of grass growing near my ankle.
“Because I ate this last time…”
Moreover, if I added some flavor with the spices I had in my inventory, I thought I would have a dish that would be enough to warm me up. X started a fire behind a large old tree.
‘Yongyong is weak to the cold, so it’s the first time in a while that he’s won a meal alone.’
How could a dragon with skin thicker than steel be weak to cold? Yongyong kept digging into X’s clothes using the cold as an excuse. Thanks to this, X had no choice but to unsummon Yongyong.
X said, taking out the ingredients.
“Heavenly cuisine.”
Sssss. The Gourmet King’s shadow began to guide X’s body. X compared the recipe he had imagined in his head with the Gourmet King’s movements. X, who was watching closely, let out an exclamation.
“Ah, you can serve broth together here.”
In Fate, there is no one better at cooking than the Gourmet King.
X was receiving private tutoring every day that he could not afford even if he paid a thousand dollars for it. Thanks to this, X’s sense of cooking was increasing day by day. Suddenly, X tilted his head.
“Hmm… I think it’s still too early for the spices?”
How could a beginner who had just mastered a frying pan point something out to the king of gourmets?
This was something X said to himself without even realizing it. But it was true that I had doubts.
That’s because X was a spice specialist. A spice that can create completely different tastes in very small amounts. X used the spice as a weapon to increase his stats several times. If nothing else, he can surpass even a top chef when it comes to handling spices.
“?”
Is it because of my mood?
For a moment, the shadow of the Gourmet King seemed startled. While X was doubting his eyes, the shadow let go of the spice bottle he was holding. The shadow had accepted X’s opinion.
X smiled happily inwardly.
‘It was true that Seodanggae would recite Pungwol every three years.’
Even if it’s not as good as Cheongchuleoram, X’s skills have improved in some way!
However, X was not conceited either. For X, who had extensive knowledge, the skill of the king of gourmets was nothing short of the pinnacle. Solsol. X looked pleased with the wafting scent.
“I feel like my body is already relaxing just by smelling it.”
Bubble bubble.
The grass roots and snow sparrows were boiling over. The scent, similar to samgyetang with plenty of herbal medicine, warmed the surroundings. Finally, sprinkle the matching spices and the heavenly dish was completed.
Sniff. X lifted his spoon.
“Then I will eat well!”
Tiroling!
[Heavenly taste buds have discovered the hidden taste in ‘Iseong Cuisine Snowfield Sparrow Medicinal Bath’!]
[The vitality of the snowfield sparrow and the tough vitality of the medicinal herbs are absorbed into the body!]
[You are free to do activities in the snowfield for 24 hours! ]
[Movement speed in snowy fields doubles for 24 hours!]
[Resistance to cold increases significantly for 24 hours!]
“Ugh! Whoever made it, the soup tastes amazing.”
In a snowy field where cold winds blow, you have to worry about various diseases and abnormalities caused by the cold rather than monsters. At this moment, it could be said that X’s biggest worry was alleviated.
Tsk tsk tsk. X thought as he tore off a plump sparrow leg.
‘Not much was known about Frost Storm Cliffs, right?’
X was not lazy in gathering information. I spent quite a bit of time searching for information about the historical sites I had visited so far, as well as the last historical site, Frost Storm Cliffs.
Frost Storm Cliffs!
It is a cliff located at the northern end of the continent, and strictly speaking, it refers to the frozen area beneath the cliff.
The height of the cliff is similar to that of most mountains, so unless you are a very brave person, you would not even dare to explore the Frost Storm Cliff.
“Tsk tsk, isn’t that normal in that sense?”
The person who explored the frost storm cliff was none other than Asus, the leader of Explorer.
The video of Asus going down the frost storm cliff with a rope attached was still vivid to my eyes.
-Hitch! This cold is nothing. Here, you can lightly stick a dagger into a glacier… What is it? What kind of wind…!
Asus is swept away by the wind and plummets down a distant cliff!
-Gasp. A never-ending exploration began….
Thanks to his legendary explorer job skills, he barely survived and was able to become the first discoverer of Frost Storm Cliffs. Of course, I couldn’t use the buff given for the first discovery at all.
-Anyway, it’s a place I can’t even imagine at my current level.
‘I guess the Asus level was around 260 at that time?’
Crack! X, who ate the medicinal soup cleanly, was full of confidence. Although it is said to be a daunting opponent for Asus, there is no reason for the current X to be afraid.
Although his level is only 217, his stats are better than most rankers combined.
Is that all? The rare morale skills Bear Stance and the Sea God’s Judgment, as well as the mysterious skills of the East Continent!
X cleaned up the dishes and stood up.
“Whether it’s a monster or a vengeful spirit, you just have to beat it and that’s it.”
I advanced towards the frost storm cliff at a brisk pace.
*
‘It arrived earlier than expected.’
Movement speed doubled.
Thanks to his heavenly cooking and cooking techniques, X was able to move forward quickly and reach the Frost Storm Cliffs. X first glanced down at the dizzying cliff.
“…How many meters is this?”
There was definitely a difference between seeing it in the video and seeing it in person. In fact, you could guess this height just by looking at the time when Asus fell. X shook his head.
“Well, it’s nothing to be scared of, but…”
No matter how steep the cliff was, X wasn’t scared. It’s not like you can actually climb a cliff. If you fall off, will you be nothing more than a skeleton?
Hana X was clearly agitated.
Shivering. X’s body is shaking.
Sniff! X’s curious voice continues as he touches his nose.
“Hitch! What on earth is this cold? The buff effect still has a long way to go… but the greatly increased cold resistance is useless in the cold?”
It was truly a weather worthy of being called a frost storm.
A bitter wind that felt like a slap in the face and the chill of the earth penetrating even my thick shoes! When I think about it, I couldn’t feel any sign of life near the cliff.
‘I don’t think I can go down like this. I guess I’ll have to make one more.’
The moment when you need heavenly cuisine once again.
To be effective on Frost Storm Cliffs, you must use ingredients found there. However, there were no ingredients to be used.
X let out a sigh along with a sneeze.
“Hitch!! If only there were weeds…”
Do I have no choice but to just go down?
Instead of taking the risk of falling, I had to be prepared to fall. When it comes to conquering difficult terrain, Asus, which has better skills than X, inevitably fell.
“Let’s think positively. “There is also a death denial proficiency.”
X tried to cheer up and opened the inventory.
Various leathers obtained in large quantities through heavenly capture. The number of leather straps made from that leather was also considerable. X chose a sturdy leather strap and began weaving it.
“Hitch. This is my lifeline. “You don’t want it to be short?”
What can you do? If it’s short, you have to jump.
X, who put a lot of effort into each item, soon completed the long leash. There was a lot of leather collected, so it was quite long.
Bang bang! X drove the stake and attached the leash. X, holding on tightly to the leash, stood with his back to the edge of the cliff.
‘…I think it would be better to go down in bear stance.’
Bear stance that ignores all status abnormalities.
Frost storms continue to rage. If things continued like this, it would not be long before he would get frostbite. However, the bear stance lasts only 30 minutes. X, who was pondering, organized his thoughts.
“Okay, why are you worrying so much?”
Descend like a man!
Jump up. X jumped off the cliff, holding on to his leash.
Tsueoeook.
The sound of the leather strap stretching gave me a chill, but it was also a thrilling feeling in its own way. X began to move little by little.
“Are you sure you’ll keep your feet firmly planted here…?”
It soon stopped.
“…Is there any bird that can survive this cold?”
I saw a nest perched on a cliff that looked scary to throw my body at. The nest, with only frozen eggshells left, seemed to have no owner. A nest that looks like it has nothing to gain.
“!”
But the moment X saw the nest, he couldn’t help but blame himself for his stupidity. It is true that if your head is bad, your body will suffer.
puck! X hit himself on the head.
“Why didn’t I think of that, so stupid?”
Why is the nest attached to a cliff?
Despite the cold, you don’t have to worry about falling because you can fly. Of course, X couldn’t fly.
But isn’t there a cute guy whose wings are no joke and whose wings are strong?
Sigh. X shouted with a smile.
“Yongyong! “This is when I need you.”
“Kyuuu.”
Yongyong appeared in style and grabbed X’s shoulder. Flap! Then, he easily lifted X up and started flapping his wings.
For Yongyong, who had incredible stats, flying with an X was a piece of cake.
After all, there is only Yongyong.
X, impressed by the ride, suddenly came to his senses.
“for a moment. “Just stop for a moment, Yongyong!”
“Kyuu?”
“How did you save it? You can’t leave this precious thing behind, right?”
A leather strap that can be said to be proof of hard work! There was no way X, who had to use everything properly to get rid of his anger, would forget his leash. X began to take the leash with busy hands.
Munchkin that I eat all by myself
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