The Last Adventurer Chapter 186

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Chapter 57. Zakum (1)

One.

It takes three days for the Adventurer’s Association to post a notice and conduct the selection.

“Are we all here?”

“400 people, it seems like they’re all here?”

It took two days for them all to gather at the El Nas Mountains.

“That’s fast.”

“I knew it would be like this.”

It was a progression that no one could have expected, and in fact, all the adventurers, resistance members, cross hunters, and Signus knights who had gathered were surprised without exception.

Of course, that was the most surprising thing.

“I’m surprised that we’ve gathered this many members.”

The fact that these are people who you can’t help but recognize just by hearing their names.

“I didn’t know Cross Hunters and the Resistance would come.”

What was most surprising was that two groups that moved very secretly also sent powerful people.

An unexpected situation in many ways.

“No matter what happens, it won’t be strange. Whether it’s good or bad.”

In other words, it meant that the crisis we would face in the future would also be far beyond what everyone had expected.

“My name is Viola. I am the leader of this expedition.”

That’s why.

“My name is Tatanka and I come from Perion. I will tell you in advance. I will join you. But when we fight, we will fight our way.”

“My name is Rema. I’m from Henesys. I agree with you.”

“Keul keul keul, it’s called Leka. We are magicians, so we will know how to do our job at the appropriate time.”

The leaders of the gathered crowd each insisted on their own way.

‘We don’t know what will happen, so we have no one else to trust.’

‘Archers are in the most danger if their breathing is not coordinated properly. My goal is to minimize damage as much as possible.’

‘It won’t be easy, hehe. In many ways.’

In a situation where you don’t know what danger you’re in, following someone else’s way is like being the first to face that danger.

Of course, I thought that too.

‘With this number of members, the expedition is bound to be a success.’

I’m sure you won’t fail!

In any case, the adventurers wanted to cooperate, but keep their own way.

On the other hand, they were different.

“We’ll take care of it.”

Red Panther Lee, who led 30 resistance members, refused to cooperate at all.

“I came here following Belle’s words, but I still don’t trust the Knights.”

Because almost all the resistance members thought they had lost their comrades to the betrayal of the Knights of Signus.

In that situation, I couldn’t undertake this dangerous expedition just by listening to the words of the Knights of Signus.

Viola didn’t say anything about that fact.

“I understand everyone’s opinion. I will respect it.”

It was as expected.

There would be internal conflicts, and the attack process would never be smooth.

El Palm Party’s expression, as he watched the scene from afar, couldn’t help but stiffen slightly.

“Boss, this atmosphere is too dangerous.”

When powerful people gather together, it is only natural that they will fight for dominance, and everyone, including Divo, expected that to happen.

But the atmosphere right now wasn’t one of a fight for dominance.

They were wary of each other.

The unexpected.

Of course, El Palm was different.

He knew this would happen.

“You can’t expect teamwork anyway.”

However, there was one reason for forming this group.

“Then we have no choice but to fill the position with the best talent.”

“Skill isn’t everything, is it?”

“The core adventurers and powerhouses of each group. The ones that each group must never lose.”

“ah!”

To elicit full support from the Resistance, Cross Hunters, and the Adventurer’s Association.

It was practically forced.

“Even if we try to attack, it’ll be hard to come up with something good.”

Of course, it was never a good method.

However, the reason for choosing this method was simple.

“It’s not something I do to hear nice things.”

Conquest, being prepared to make any sacrifice for it.

The expressions of his colleagues hardened further at El Palm’s explanation.

That sound soon reached the ears of the El Palm Party.

“Then, now let’s go to the abandoned mine.”

So the mine expedition moved to the mine.

2.

“Headed to the abandoned mine.”

When Hote reached out his hand, his subordinate immediately handed him the prepared report.

Chorus!

Hote, who read it in an instant, waved the report at Ivok, who was standing near him, and after Ivok bowed his head, he picked up the report and read it himself.

At that moment, Evoque’s expression hardened.

“This?”

“These are the members of this mine expedition.”

“Did you get this?”

All information about the current mine expedition was being kept extremely secret.

Where they gather, what their members are like, and when and how they conduct their campaigns.

Nothing was known at all.

But do you receive all the information in real time like this?

‘There’s a spy inside.’

It means that the Lion King’s hand extends deep into the Maple Union.

That was amazing.

‘I heard the Lion King didn’t do anything.’

Among the commanders of the Black Magic Legion, the one considered the most inactive was the Lion King.

But the Maple Union holds that important place that other legion commanders can’t easily reach?

“No wonder. This is Mount El Nas, the Lion King, and nothing can escape his eyes.”

Ivok gulped and swallowed at Hote’s continued explanation.

What this means is that there was simply a spy, not a level one.

“And no one can deny what he says.”

As the Lion King said, it meant that anyone who attacked that place would inevitably face death.

It was literal.

It was a mission more important than ever.

But among those carrying out that mission, there is one of the Lion King’s confidants?

It was like a very deadly bomb was hidden in the abandoned mine expedition.

It kills everyone the moment it explodes.

Above all, it wasn’t just a simple Mystic Gate.

It was a hell that no one could conquer.

Because of this, Hote had no doubt that this place would become his grave at this moment.

“Most members are familiar names.”

He had only one question.

“But there was a name I didn’t know very well.”

The fact that in this expedition team filled with the best members, there are some who don’t even have a proper reputation, let alone being the best.

That was definitely an important part.

In assembling this mine expedition, the Knights of Signus included the best forces they could muster.

There is no way they would have named such a poor person without even a name.

In other words, they were the ones hidden by the Knights of Signus.

In the shadows, in the darkness, those who do what the Knights of Signus cannot do!

It was a name that I had to remember at all times.

As always, hidden cards are more dangerous than revealed ones.

But this time it was different than usual.

Hote was convinced.

These people also will not return alive.

“I don’t think there’s any need to remember it.”

That’s why.

“These six unknown people.”

I didn’t think any more deeply about those six.

Instead, I thought:

“You must have entered the Mystic Gate by now. I wonder what the first monster will be.”

3.

“It’s a bulldog!”

The first thing the Abandoned Mine Expedition encountered upon crossing the Mystic Gate was none other than a monster called the Bulldog.

It was a monster that looked similar to a bulldog, a breed of dog.

Of course, the appearance was similar, but everything else was completely different.

First of all, the size was different.

Keuhung!

“It’s huge.”

Its size was larger than that of a lion.

“The same goes for your teeth.”

Also, the teeth protruding from the mouth were large and sharp, more like rhinoceros horns than teeth.

Keuhung!

“It’s brutal.”

What was most intimidating were the red eyes.

Of course, it wasn’t just the appearance that was scary.

First of all, its body was so strong that it could not be compared to any other monsters.

Also, the destructive power created by those huge fangs easily surpasses everyone’s common sense.

That was the most troublesome part of it all.

Keuhung, keuhung, keuhung!

“Even more so when they gather like a pack of dogs.”

They move in groups of several dozen or even hundreds.

For adventurers, it was like a nightmare with people walking around in groups.

Moreover, the abandoned mine expedition team currently here had one fatal weakness.

The Curse of Zakum!

It was literally like fighting while cutting off one of your limbs.

“Then let’s fight.”

The battle started in that state.

“To each his own way.”

There was no proper teamwork.

A situation where the worst elements come together.

Wake up!

But surprisingly, when the battle began, the mine expedition team hunted the bulldog pack without any problems.

“Stop it!”

First, the Signus Knights stopped the rushing pack of bulldogs.

“Shoot!”

“Kk, kk, throw the magic.”

Meanwhile, Henesia’s archers and Heinz’s wizards continued to launch ranged attacks.

At the same time, the attack was very accurate.

It’s hard to find a case where it goes astray.

“let’s go!”

Kang!

The Wild Hunters group displayed even more amazing fighting skills.

They all rode jaguars and moved around, easily outpacing the bulldogs and turning them into hedgehogs.

It was a remarkable performance in many ways.

Enough to make Zakum’s curse pale in comparison.

Enough to elicit admiration.

So the battle ended without any significant damage, with only a few casualties.

“heel!

That injury was quickly healed thanks to Bishop’s heal skill.

From the viewer’s perspective, it was a very smooth result.

“You fight well.”

However, the expressions on the faces of El Palm’s colleagues, including Divo, who were watching the scene were not good.

“Than you think.”

It was definitely true that he fought well.

“But is that okay?”

The problem is that the level never reached the standards that El Palm Party had in mind.

Of course there was a reason.

The Curse of Zakum!

In the face of that powerful curse, ordinary adventurers couldn’t even muster the will to fight.

The fact that they fight so well is possible because the people gathered here are all renowned experts.

In other words, what he is showing now is a performance that is beyond his ability.

“I think this will be difficult?”

This means that it is impossible to show anything more than this.

That was why El Palm Party’s expression was stiff.

‘In the end, we have to step up.’

The only one who can play a decisive role here is El Palm Party, who has Zakum’s Helmet that can break Zakum’s curse.

It was a very burdensome task.

‘We have to save them.’

Of course, the one who succeeds in conquering it is none other than those skilled people who are famous in Maple World.

In fact, this was also a very painful problem.

I saw.

‘Those wayward guys.’

That the people here are not people who can be persuaded by words.

If El Palm Party were to follow my orders right away, they would not only not follow me, but would start a fight.

Furthermore, even if El Palm Party offered to spare their lives, they were people who would rather choose death.

It is truly a troublesome structural target.

There was only one thing to expect in this situation.

“boss.”

That their leader is none other than El Palm.

“Do you have plans?”

And if it was El Palm, he would have anticipated this situation and prepared a plan to overcome it.

“there is.”

El Palm lived up to those expectations without a moment’s hesitation.

“If it weren’t for that, I wouldn’t have come in.”

“also!”

Everyone, including Devo, smiled at those firm words.

If El Palm says so, there will be no more problems!

“So what’s the plan?”

El Palm said to Devo, who was smiling like that.

“First, you die.”

“yes?”

“It’s literal. First, you die.”

“Oh, you’re dying?”

El Palm pointed at Debo with his finger and said to him, who was surprised by those words.

“First, you, Divo.”

fantasy,