The Last Adventurer Chapter 117

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Chapter 36. The Second Deal with the Phantom (2)

3.

“Phantom Thief.”

At El Palm’s words, the thief Phantom waved his hand.

“Over here, over here.”

At those words, El Palm pushed his way through the crowd and approached the thief Phantom.

It was literal.

The capital of the Ariant Kingdom, and especially the streets filled with people, was the place that the thief Phantom had chosen as the meeting place.

“It wasn’t hard to find, was it?”

“There were no problems, except for the crowds.”

It was an unusual meeting place in many ways.

None other than the phantom thief Phantom? Why would such an incredible figure show up in such a public place?

Moreover, El Palm was no ordinary person. Now, El Palm’s name was spreading very quickly among adventurers.

There was nothing strange.

“I heard you’re becoming really famous these days?”

Most people who have seen El Palm’s flashy title so far either do not believe it or discount it.

Because it was too absurd to be believed at face value.

But even these people now had no choice but to admit one fact.

“The returnee is El Palm.”

The El Palm Party is made up of adventurers who have returned from any Mystic Gate.

That wasn’t all.

El Palm Party was the only witness who knew what had happened to Prince Kashan.

This is a part that is bound to attract a lot of attention in many ways.

How can such an El Palm and a thief named Phantom meet in such an obvious place?

It’s hard to understand.

“Compared to the Phantom Thief, my fame is nothing special.”

“That’s true.”

But El Palm didn’t really raise any questions about that fact.

“that’s interesting.”

The thief Phantom questioned that fact.

“Aren’t you wondering why we met here?”

El Palm answered that question.

“The Phantom Thief and El Palm met on the streets of the capital city. It’s a story no one would believe.”

It’s out of the ordinary, and that’s why it has meaning.

“That’s also the way of the Phantom Thief.”

That was also the secret to how Phantom Thief could become the greatest thief in Maple World history.

Of course, it shouldn’t simply go against common sense.

“There is no chance of being tracked or spied on here.”

In such a crowded place, it was not easy to spy because of the noise, and even if they were to track them, they could easily be shaken off if they hid in the crowd.

“Attack is even more impossible in these times.”

Crucially, the Kingdom of Ariant was now more secure than ever due to the assassination of Queen Areda.

You take out a weapon in a place like this?

It’s tantamount to suicide.

In many ways, it was much better to talk in an open place like this than to meet awkwardly in a place where we couldn’t see each other.

“That’s interesting.”

At El Palm’s answer, the thief Phantom smiled faintly.

“Okay, then let’s talk right away.”

With those words, the phantom thief lightly tapped his waist with his left hand.

At that gesture, El Palm looked at his waist, and a previously missing pouch appeared.

The phantom thief, it was the bundle he had secretly brought to El Palm.

“For now, the deal is done.”

And inside it were pieces of astrape.

‘Zeus’s lightning spear.’

The moment the conditions for using Zeus’ Lightning Spear, a legendary skill, are met.

‘I have no idea how much it will be.’

Moreover, even El Palm had no idea about the power or characteristics of Zeus’ lightning spear.

Because before he returned to the past, no one had ever perfected Zeus’ lightning spear.

But that didn’t mean El Palm was entirely happy.

‘I hope it’s something I can handle.’

Because it was possible that it was a level of magic skill that El Palm, who had just reached the 5th circle, could not handle.

No, honestly, it was very likely.

Among the legendary skills, it was rare for those with a 5th circle or lower to use them.

Because they were usually only for adventurers of Circle 6 or Circle 7 or higher.

Most of them were things that even they had difficulty handling.

With great power comes a price.

Of course, that doesn’t mean El Palm didn’t think too deeply about it.

Because it wasn’t a problem that could be solved by worrying about it.

“Okay, now that the deal is done, shall we talk?”

Above all, the phantom thief hasn’t left yet.

“How did you do it?”

“I met Junior Balrog.”

The phantom thief’s eyes narrowed at the following answer.

Even though he didn’t mention Junior Baloch, El Palm thought he knew.

‘This guy knows what I’m capable of.’

An answer that cannot be given without knowing the abilities of the phantom thief Phantom.

However, the phantom thief Phantom wasn’t particularly surprised by that fact.

Because from the beginning I thought El Palm was something out of the ordinary.

‘Do you like it.’

Above all, there was no reason for the phantom thief Phantom to turn down someone with superior abilities.

Of course, apart from that, my curiosity was not resolved.

“So how did you catch it?”

No matter how much I thought about it, the chances of El Palm Party meeting Junior Balrog and surviving were close to zero.

El Palm gave a short answer to that question.

Swish!

He showed me five rings on his wrist.

“I was lucky.”

The phantom thief nodded in response.

Because it was a sufficient answer.

“Now it’s Circle 5. Then let’s attack the green level.”

And it was a satisfactory answer.

“Great, do you want to do another deal?”

4.

After Queen Areda’s death, the atmosphere in the Kingdom of Ariant was extremely chaotic.

“I don’t feel good about this.”

That’s why everyone felt uneasy.

“I feel like something is going to explode.”

The assassination of Queen Areda.

Even the incident where the Sand Drawing Group was identified as the culprit.

Normally, in an incident of this magnitude, the atmosphere shouldn’t be chaotic. It had to be extremely strict.

This was usually the case before a major storm came. Even before the storm had even arrived, a chaotic atmosphere was created.

“When will the boss come?”

That was why everyone, including Devo, waited for El Palm with nervous expressions.

“boss!”

And then El Palm appeared before them.

“How are you?”

“The deal went well.”

Everyone looked surprised at El Palm’s response.

“As expected from the boss!”

“You’re making a deal with the Phantom Thief? That’s incredible.”

Because for an adventurer, it was a title more valuable than any other to have made a deal with the phantom thief Phantom.

Of course, that was the most surprising part.

“So, did you receive the items safely?”

“okay.”

El Palm has once again got something huge this time.

For El Palm’s colleagues, this was a much more important part than making a deal with the thief Phantom.

“Wow! Now the boss is going to be even more monstrous!”

Not only did you open the 5th circle, you also obtained stronger magic?

This is ridiculous!

“That part is a bit problematic.”

“yes?”

El Palm poured cold water on such expectations.

“The magic I just acquired can’t be used properly right away. It’s better to judge it based on my power.”

It was a statement that dashed expectations, but on the other hand, El Palm’s colleagues were not greatly alarmed.

“That happens sometimes, I guess.”

This kind of thing happened often.

“Because the more it’s originally intended to be an ending, the harder it becomes to use.”

There are cases where you obtain a very good item, but cannot use it.

“I also can’t use most of the items our teacher has.”

Because the more powerful the item, the higher the ability it requires.

“it’s okay!”

And even without that, El Palm Party was already powerful enough.

“I’m here, right?”

Because Prince Kashan gave the two legendary grade items he had to Devo and Ralph after the conquest was over.

The resulting power boost was actually enormous.

Debo and Ralph, now the two of them are adventurers who can stall even against Junior Balrog.

In fact, if it weren’t for those two’s efforts, El Palm would have been unable to defeat Junior Baloch in just one hour.

Something to be confident about.

“So, boss, where to next?”

Naturally, they were confident enough to embark on a new adventure, and El Palm gladly made them an offer.

“It’s the El Nas Mountains.”

A stage worthy of your overflowing confidence.

“yes?”

However, contrary to El Palm’s thoughts, everyone’s expressions hardened at the mention of the El Nas Mountains.

It was worth it.

“Oh, the Elnas Mountains?”

El Nas Mountains.

Covered in snow from beginning to end, it was a nightmare and hell for adventurers.

Of course, if we only look at environmental factors, the Nihal Desert was also hell compared to the El Nass Mountains.

But if you were to ask a hundred adventurers in Maple World, a hundred would say the same thing.

“Isn’t it too dangerous there?”

The El Nass Mountains are said to be much more dangerous than the Nihal Desert.

First of all, the level of the monsters that appeared was different. The monsters in the Elnas Mountains were a bit stronger.

Of course, if you say that it is dangerous just because of that fact, you would not be qualified to be an adventurer.

That was the biggest reason why adventurers were reluctant to go to the El Nath Mountains.

“It’s a lawless zone.”

The El Nass Mountains are currently not properly managed.

That was a very big problem.

Although the Nihal Desert is hell, adventurers still come here willingly because of the existence of the Ariant Kingdom.

Thanks to the Kingdom of Ariant building cities throughout the Nihal Desert and managing them, adventurers were able to have very pleasant adventures.

This is also the reason why adventurers were unable to protest when the Kingdom of Ariant exploited them.

The adventure itself cannot be possible without the Kingdom of Ariant.

But the El Nas Mountains were different.

“Because the Lion King’s castle is closed.”

Long ago, the Elnath Mountains were managed by the Lion King’s Castle led by Lion King Van Leon. At that time, the Elnath Mountains were dangerous, but at least they were a place where there was something to rely on.

“For hundreds of years.”

But hundreds of years ago, before the Black Wizard was sealed by the six heroes, something happened in the Lion King’s castle.

Nothing was known in detail.

What is clear is that from that day on, King Van Leon closed the gates of the King of Lions and paid no further attention to anything in the Elnath Mountains.

Of course, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any cities or towns there.

Many adventurers were still active in the El Nas Mountains.

“Thanks to you, it has become a paradise for criminals.”

The problem is that a significant number of those adventurers are problematic in one way or another.

It was not an easy place in many ways.

“Know.”

El Palm also knew that fact well.

“But we must go to the El Nas Mountains.”

“Boss, what’s the reason?”

“Because I made a new deal with the Phantom Thief.”

However, the moment he told them why he had to go to the El Nas Mountains, El Palm’s companions stopped asking questions.

Phantom Thief!

If you question the mention of that name, you wouldn’t be an adventurer.

“Then I have no choice but to go!”

That’s why Debo clenched his fist and said.

“Let’s go to the Elnas Mountains right now!”

El Palm immediately responded to Divo’s will.

“That’s dangerous.”

“yes?”

“It’s as I said. The El Nas Mountains are dangerous.”

At those words, everyone, including Devo, looked dumbfounded.

El Palm explained to those colleagues.

“We would be such a tempting prey to the outlaws there.”

For the El Palm Party to go to the El Nas Mountains as it is now is no different from having well-cooked pork walk among a pack of hungry lynxes.

“Hey boss, I know that.”

Of course, no one knew that fact even without El Palm explaining it.

“But what can we do?”

But that wasn’t something that could be done.

“You said you made a deal with the thief Phantom? Then you had no choice but to take the risk, right?”

“That’s right, there’s no way. You can’t have someone else do it for you.”

“That’s it.”

“what?”

“Miner, that’s the way you said.”

El Palm was happy to answer that question.

“We shed our names and take on new identities.”

There is a way out of this crisis.

“Hey, do you think that’s easy?”

Miner said with a dumbfounded expression at El Palm’s words.

Because I knew it well.

“Do you think changing your status is like changing the name of the neighborhood dog?”

As a pirate, she knew better than anyone that changing one’s identity and operating under a different name was extremely difficult and challenging.

“right.”

Of course, El Palm did better than that.

“That’s why you need to get help from an expert.”

“Expert? What expert?”

“There are experts who work undercover.”

So I prepared.

“With the help of Cross Hunter.”

fantasy,