The Last Adventurer Chapter 244

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Chapter 69. Balrog Expedition (1)

One.

“Meteor?”

El Palm, the moment he asked for Meteor, both Leka and his colleagues were surprised.

First of all, it was incredible magic.

‘If it’s a meteor, then it creates that fireball?’

A spell that drops fireballs from the sky like a blizzard!

But its power and presence were much stronger than Blizzard magic.

The reason was simple.

“Are you talking about the 7th circle magic meteor?”

The 7th circle magic surpasses the 6th circle magic, it is a magic that has truly reached the highest level!

Of course, it was impossible to compare it to Blizzard.

Using Blizzard 10 times would be equivalent to using Meteor magic once.

That’s why.

“why?”

Everyone was surprised by El Palm’s request.

As I said, it was a 7-circle magic, so it was practically useless for El Palm, who only had 6 circles.

‘As far as I know, there is an ancient book containing meteor magic in the magic library.’

Of course, El Palm thought differently.

‘There is no other place to get it than here.’

From El Palm’s perspective, the only meteor magic whose source is known at the moment is the Ellinia Magic Library.

In fact, it was a great thing that it was available.

There weren’t many adventurers who reached the 7th Circle throughout the history of Maple World.

Naturally, the number of 7 circle skills they could use and the number of items that contained those skills were also extremely small.

That is, it can’t be used right away, that didn’t matter.

It’s more important to El Palm to get the hardest thing out of all the things that are available.

Above all, for El Palm, the 7th Circle was a realm he could enter at any time if necessary.

There is a Mystic Gate that needs to be conquered right now, so I am just staying at this stage.

Of course, that was El Palm’s standard.

“I find it hard to understand how you can ask for something that cannot be used.”

From Leka’s point of view, or more precisely from Ellinia’s point of view, it was a proposal that was difficult to accept.

Ellinia opened the magic library to El Palm not for his personal gain, but to support him in capturing the Demon King Balrog.

If it can’t be used right away, that means it can’t be supported.

About him, El Palm said:

“It is needed to catch the Demon King Balrog.”

“Why do you need it if you can’t use it?”

“It’s to prepare for the situation when I can use it.”

“prepare?”

“That’s right. During the Mystic Gate raid, you may circle up to 7 circles. Then, whether or not you can secure an item that can use Meteor will play a decisive role in the raid.”

Those words, honestly, were ridiculous.

What is the state of the 7th circle?

Aren’t people like Captain Kairin the realm that the adventurers representing Maple World have reached?

But I might reach that level, so I’m asking for 7th circle magic?

A remark that wouldn’t even make you angry under normal circumstances.

But at this moment, El Palm’s colleagues and Leka couldn’t help but stiffen their expressions at El Palm’s words.

I had no choice but to think about it seriously.

‘If it’s El Palm.’

‘The boss wouldn’t know.’

Because I showed it to you.

Up until now, El Palm has shown strength and growth speed that are incomparable to any other adventurer.

So he reaches the 7th circle?

It may not be possible right away, but it didn’t seem impossible in itself.

“As I said, it is the last resort.”

Moreover, El Palm said:

“If I were simply attacking out of my own greed, there would be no problem. If I fail, I would be responsible for it. However, this case is different. The moment I fail, the residents of Victoria Island will suffer. So, just in case, even if it is very unlikely, we must prepare a last resort.”

This is not a measure for oneself, but for Maple World.

At that point, Luca thought about it.

‘I am here thanks to El Palm Party.’

If it weren’t for the El Palm Party, he, his companions, and the adventurers there would have become sacrifices to Zakum.

‘Not just me.’

What after that?

‘Countless people must have become like us.’

More tombstones would have been erected.

And this time, it was different from that time.

It was an issue that involved the lives of thousands and tens of thousands of people.

This means that even if there is a very low possibility, if there is a countermeasure, you should definitely prepare for it.

That’s why.

“Okay.”

Luca didn’t worry any longer.

“Mr. Heinz told me to give him whatever he wants, so I will prepare it accordingly.”

After leaving those words, Ruka headed to Ellinia’s magic library.

Came back later.

“Here it is.”

With a very old book.

“This is an old book left behind by the Meteor skill.”

2.

Sleepywood Forest.

This place is considered the most dangerous place on Victoria Island.

A party of five was going to that place, which was a nightmare for adventurers.

It was a sight that would be absurd to most adventurers.

But those five were different.

“I never thought I would come here again.”

I felt more relaxed than ever.

“Coming here brings back memories, doesn’t it, Boss?”

“Hey, shut up. Can’t you see? There are monsters coming over there.”

“What are you worried about?”

It had to be that way.

“There are only a thousand orange mushrooms.”

Everyone gathered here is a 6th circle adventurer.

That was nonsense.

Sleepywood Forest is a stage that can be easily cleaned up even if a 5th circle adventurer party comes, but a 6th circle adventurer party is coming?

It would not be an exaggeration to say that cleaning up the monsters here is easier than cleaning up the house.

It was exactly as he said.

“Just wait a minute.”

It took Divo less than five minutes to sort out the thousand approaching orange mushrooms.

Truly overwhelming destructive power!

Debo smiled at that fact.

To be honest, from Devo’s perspective, it felt like the world had changed.

Until a few years ago, he was terrified of going to Sleepywood Forest, but now he finds Sleepywood Forest funny.

“Divo.”

“Yes, boss. I know.”

Of course, it was all thanks to El Palm.

If it weren’t for his meeting with him, Devo would not be here now, but would have been a corpse in some unknown Mystic Gate, and would have disappeared along with the Mystic Gate.

That’s why Debo knew what El Palm was trying to say.

“Wasn’t that too slow? Next time, I’ll make sure to finish everything in under three minutes.”

Don’t be satisfied.

Polish it more.

“no.”

At El Palm’s words that followed, Divo laughed even harder and said:

“Yes, I’ll finish in two minutes. You don’t have to say it, I know.”

El Palm shook his head at such a Divo.

“That’s not it. From now on, don’t catch monsters, including orange mushrooms, too quickly. When they appear, fight as hard as you can.”

“yes?”

Debo and his companions tilted their heads at El Palm’s continued words. Instead of answering, El Palm gave them what he had prepared in advance.

It was a mask.

A mask that covers the face.

“What is this?”

“It’s a mask.”

“I can tell it’s a mask just by looking at it… … but why are you suddenly taking this out?”

“To hide one’s identity.”

El Palm explained about it.

“This time, the Balrog expedition team that is going to attack the Demon King Balrog will all wear masks to hide their identities.”

Everyone became even more suspicious as the explanation continued.

Why are you hiding your identity in such an important matter?

“Because there might be trolling.”

“Rather, if you wear a mask, won’t you be openly trolling? Even if they don’t know your identity.”

“Even if we show our faces, there will be people who will troll. There is no way to stop it. In that case, we should cover our faces.”

The Maple Union has tried every means and method to prevent trolling so far, but has failed repeatedly, so they have prepared a method to minimize damage even if they are trolled.

That was a mask.

“It’s also important to prevent our identities from being exposed.”

Hiding those gathered there, the most important and trustworthy people in the Maple Alliance.

“Moreover, this time, there must have been quite a few powerful people who were secretly carrying out missions within the Maple Union.”

Above all, for this task, the Maple Alliance brought out adventurers who would not normally be revealed.

There was no choice.

Because time was running out and Maple World was in chaos right now, there weren’t many cards that could be used right away.

If their existence is discovered, it will inevitably be a blow in many ways.

Only after hearing the explanation did El Palm’s colleagues show expressions of understanding.

Everyone had a stern expression.

“It’s not easy.”

I feel deep in my bones how difficult and important this task is.

Anyway, that was the reason why El Palm told him to hide his power.

That your identity must not be revealed.

“Hiding your strength is the hardest thing.”

At that point, Debo smiled.

To change the mood.

Everyone smiled at Devo’s efforts.

“There’s nothing to worry about.”

El Palm said to such a Divo.

“A stage where you can show off your true skills will come soon.”

“Of course, we have to have a real blast at Mystic Gate!”

“No, the stage will come before that.”

“yes?”

“We’re going to Drake Cave.”

Drake Cave!

It was a huge cave that appeared when you went to the center of Sleepywood Forest.

And that was where the dinosaur monster called Drake appeared.

It was a very powerful monster.

The monster that is the biggest reason why Sleepywood Forest turned into hell on Victoria Island!

But everyone tilted their heads at that explanation.

“Hey boss.”

It’s true that it’s a strong monster, but that’s based on the average adventurer’s standards.

“Isn’t Drake’s Cave a stage that’s good enough for 5th circle adventurers? I’m only a 6th circle adventurer, after all.”

The El Palm party was out of the question.

They could easily venture into the Minar Forest, which was much more difficult than Drake Cave.

Of course, El Palm could not have been unaware of that fact.

“Drake Cave is not the destination.”

There was a reason he said that.

“The cursed temple at the end of that cave, that’s where we’re going.”

3.

Drake Cave.

The cave at the end of the Sleepywood forest was a target for adventurers on Victoria Island.

“If you are an adventurer who has returned from Drake Cave alive, then it is time to challenge the continent of Osiris!”

Because that was the most difficult stage.

In other words, there was no stage more difficult than that on Victoria Island.

Recently, the ancient ruins of Partem have appeared, so things have changed a bit, but before that, it was like that.

But the adventurers didn’t know.

“There is a place called the Temple of the Cursed. What kind of place is it?”

There’s a more dangerous place at the end of that Drake Cave.

“Why is it that no one knows about this place?”

“Because it was hidden by the Adventurer’s Association.”

“Hide it? Why?”

Moreover, the reason why this fact was not known to the world was simple.

“Because this is where the Demon King Balrog is sealed.”

“ah.”

That place is very dangerous.

Moreover, the danger was not simply a matter of it being dangerous to adventurers.

If someone harbors malicious intent, they can break the seal of the Demon King Balrog.

Everyone, including Divo, kept their mouths shut at El Palm’s explanation.

There’s no way that would be normal in that kind of place.

It was a stage that required determination.

“Then let’s move.”

And towards that stage the El Palm Party moved.

Wow!

Once they entered Drake’s Cave, Drake greeted them as if he had been waiting for them.

Of course, that had nothing to fear from El Palm Party.

“I’ll take care of it.”

It would have been enough for Divo and Kiri to come forward without El Palm having to step forward.

“It’s a cave anyway.”

The cave environment in particular was very advantageous to El Palm Party.

Drake Cave was certainly huge, but Drake was a very large dinosaur!

No matter how large the Drake Cave was, there were bound to be significant restrictions on the drakes’ movements.

In particular, if you are led into a narrow cave passage, there are cases where your body gets stuck and you cannot move.

Crucially, from the adventurer’s perspective, no matter how many drakes there are, they only have to deal with one at a time.

“At this point, it’s child’s play.”

The El Palm Party is advancing like that.

That was it.

“uh?”

After passing through the Ice Drake’s territory and the Dark Krake’s territory, the El Palm Party was discovered.

“Hey? You’re wearing a mask?”

A group of masked adventurers gathered together.

They were colleagues.

At that fact, the El Palm Party and the adventurers who discovered the El Palm Party looked at each other.

One of them raised his hand and approached.

“You’re here.”

But the conversation didn’t go any further than that.

Kwakwakwakwang!

A huge roar struck them.

fantasy,