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Chapter 72. The Golden Temple (7)
15.
Adventurers say.
“The Knights of Signus are one circle higher in skill than the Adventurers.”
The Knights of Signus are stronger than the Adventurers.
That wasn’t a wrong statement.
In fact, it was really easy to find cases where a 4th circle Signus Knight would capture a 5th circle adventurer, and then an adventurer who was 1 circle higher would be defeated by the Signus Knight.
But that was only because of its characteristics.
An adventurer is someone who goes on adventures. Most of the time, they invest in building the skills needed for adventure.
The Knights of Signus, on the other hand, were the opposite. They spent all their time hunting down adventurers and outlaws.
That’s why.
Hawkeye is the one who came to host the El Palm party.
The other 7th Circle Knights didn’t come.
Because I was confident.
Although El Palm is said to be of the same 7th circle, I am confident that Hawkeye can handle it with his own abilities.
The thought was still the same.
‘this.’
“Operation cancelled, never fight El Palm Party again.”
And yet, the moment he saw the El Palm Party, he gave that order.
“We can’t win now.”
As I said before, it wasn’t because of El Palm. Hawkeye still had plans to catch El Palm.
That is, it was because of his colleagues, not El Palm.
“What do you mean?”
“Because the 7th Circle is not just one person.”
“yes?”
El Palm’s colleague climbed over the wall.
That fact made all the knights who came with Hawkeye tense.
“There are two people in the 7th Circle.”
Whether there were one 7th Circle or two, the difficulty of hunting was on a completely different level.
It was also a surprise.
‘No, how is such growth possible?’
It wasn’t long ago that El Palm Party became Circle 6.
So the 7th Circle was born?
Furthermore, the 7th Circle was on a completely different level from the 6th Circle. Even among the Knights of Signus, there were only a very small number of 7th Circle members, aside from the Knight Commanders.
But two people from the 7th Circle were born at the El Palm Party?
Hawkeye said to the knights who were surprised by the fact.
“Not two.”
“yes?”
That’s not it.
“If there were two people, there would be no cancellation of the operation.”
That would be the case, as Hawkeye was confident that he could subdue El Palm faster than anyone else.
In other words, even if there were only two 7th Circle adventurers, I was confident that I could catch them with the remaining knights.
There was probably more damage than expected, but I was willing to accept that damage.
Because that was the Knights of Signus.
Beings who carry out their mission even at the cost of their lives!
Still, his decision to cancel the operation was simple.
“So, there are three of them?”
The fact that there are two or more people in the 7th circle of El Palm Party.
“There are four.”
And the moment they heard that number, no one asked why the operation was canceled.
I’m just terrified.
‘How on earth?’
Hawkeye was the same.
No one knew better than El Palm Party what they were capable of. Their talents were great, and their adventures were extraordinary.
But this growth rate was far beyond Hawkeye’s common sense.
Something that would surprise anyone.
And that included him.
16.
On the way to the Golden Temple.
The El Palm Party at the crossroads was more exciting than ever.
It had to be that way.
“Boss, this is seriously no joke. I didn’t expect this to be the 7th circle!”
Everyone except Ralph has crossed the 7th Circle Wall.
In front of him, not only Divo, but also Kiri, Miner, and all three of them could not help but be more excited than ever.
Going over the 7th Circle wall didn’t just mean I became stronger.
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It was worthy.
Qualifications to lead something in Maple World!
In Miner’s case, she could now take the captain’s seat in place of Captain Kairin.
The 7th Circle will prove it.
‘Everyone but Ralph will be able to get over the wall.’
Frankly, the growth of these colleagues was something that even El Palm could not have predicted.
It was clearly an extreme situation created with the hope that it would happen, but from El Palm’s perspective, it was close to a gamble.
It’s a gamble with such low odds that it could be considered a jackpot if just one person manages to cross the 7-circle barrier.
Despite such ridiculous odds, there was an element that El Palm had not anticipated that made everyone overcome the wall.
‘Your feelings toward your colleagues exceeded my expectations.’
The element of camaraderie.
Of course, El Palm knew that his colleagues cared for each other more than anyone else and were sacrificial.
But El Palm’s feelings toward his colleague were more than he had imagined.
‘It’s not that I have to push my limits to survive, but I have to push my limits to save my comrades.’
In that desperate situation, El Palm’s colleagues thought.
That if you don’t overcome your limits here, your comrades will die.
So, we have to overcome the limitations.
This was something that El Palm could not have easily predicted.
‘It’s different from me.’
El Palm is an adventurer who has gone beyond his limits in order to survive.
Because in the end, he was the last adventurer who lost all his companions.
‘Thanks to you, the situation has changed significantly.’
In any case, it was a pleasant error from El Palm’s point of view.
‘You can try hunting Ursus.’
Because it seemed like there was a way to break through the worst stage that seemed impossible.
Of course, it was just an attempt.
‘It’s still not enough, though.’
Sure, the growth of his colleagues was dazzling, but Ursus was a monster that made such dazzling appearances pale in comparison.
‘The Mystic Gate where he is is a stage that can accommodate 78 people.’
Ursus was such a formidable creature that it would take a whopping 78 7th Circle adventurers to catch him.
Also, it had only been a few days since El Palm’s colleagues had crossed the wall in the 7th Circle.
They were different from El Palm.
‘It will take quite some time to fully utilize the abilities you have.’
I’ve never had an experience like El Palm.
In many ways, it is still difficult to view it positively.
Above all, El Palm knew.
‘The surrounding circumstances are also like that.’
Even going to catch Ursus wouldn’t be easy.
“Oh, boss.”
That prediction soon became reality.
“Who do you think is in the Golden Temple over there?”
Miner said to Devo.
“It’s the Knights of Signus.”
“what?”
“Is that true?”
At that answer, both Divo and Kiri, who had been silent, were surprised and asked back.
“Hey, why are you telling me that now?”
In response to Devo’s subsequent question, Miner looked at El Palm and said:
“Well, our boss doesn’t say much.”
Miner, there was no reason for Miner to make a fuss since El Palm, who had better eyesight than her, didn’t say anything.
It was as expected.
El Palm was aware of the existence of the Knights of Signus before Miner.
“No, why are the Knights of Signus here?”
Kiri answered that question.
“I must have come to save the Golden Temple.”
The Signus Knights she knows are the ones who protect the peace of Maple World!
So there was only one reason for them to come to the Golden Temple.
“is it?”
Everyone nodded at those words.
Of course, El Palm was an exception.
‘That’s to be said.’
Because I saw it.
“Hey, I met you here. You’re my friend.”
Hawkeye.
“Huh? Commander of the Lightning Knights?”
Everyone looked surprised at Hawkeye’s sudden appearance.
Did you really think the commander of the knights would come in person?
El Palm, on the other hand, was different.
The moment he saw Hawkeye, he was sure.
‘I didn’t come here because of the golden temple.’
It was true that what happened at the Golden Temple was not ordinary.
Also, the Golden Temple was one of the most visited tourist destinations by the rich and no one else.
Even though the Knights of Signus are a group that practices justice, there is bound to be a difference in how they treat the rich and the poor.
“What is happening here?”
“I came here because there was a problem at the Golden Temple. All news of the adventurers who went here has been lost.”
But that wasn’t the reason Hawkeye moved.
If someone so incredibly rich that they could really move Hawkeye had disappeared from the Golden Temple, they would have done it a long time ago.
“But when I got there, it was already cleaned up.”
Everyone nodded at Hawkeye’s words.
El Palm, on the other hand, did not.
He asked a question.
“Is that all?”
With cold, settled eyes.
Hawkeye’s expression didn’t change at all in those eyes. He didn’t seem to feel any particular emotion.
Rather, it was El Palm’s colleagues whose expressions changed.
‘The boss.’
Now, I could tell just by hearing the voice or feeling the scent.
‘I don’t believe Hawkeye.’
What is El Palm thinking now?
The one whose expression hardened the most at that fact was Kiri.
She didn’t believe that the Knights of Signus were lying to El Palm Party, of all people, right now.
“Hawkeye.”
“It seems that lies don’t work between friends. Yes, that’s right. I came to the Golden Temple because of you, El Palm.”
That’s when Hawkeye told the truth.
“I have to go with you.”
The purpose of your arrival.
Of course, the moment we heard those words, everyone knew that it wasn’t just about holding hands and going out to play together.
Because there was always only one reason why the Knights of Signus came to pick up adventurers.
‘They came to get us.’
arrest.
Naturally, the entire El Palm party was on high alert at Hawkeye’s words.
And Kiri, she was the only one who went to the next step.
Tsk tsk!
She drew her sword.
The next step after the alert posture was to reveal the will to fight.
“El Palm Party did nothing wrong.”
It was a huge undertaking.
“There is absolutely no reason for me to be dragged into the Knights of Signus.”
Because it meant that I would fight the Knights of Signus for the El Palm Party.
It’s none other than Kiri, the disciple of the Knight Commander Mikhail of the Signus Knights!
From Kiri’s perspective, it was like throwing everything away.
Not only the status you have, but even your beliefs!
But there was not the slightest hint of hesitation in her eyes.
Because I was confident.
“I swear on my name, El Palm Party gave their lives for Maple World.”
El Palm Party is dedicated to the peace of Maple World, which is the value pursued by Empress Signus and the Maple Union.
That’s why Kiri didn’t waver.
Because she was just doing what she was taught and what she believed.
Hawkeye smiled at that sight and said.
“Yeah, I think so too.”
That was true.
He also did not doubt the El Palm Party. He was happy to applaud their sacrifice and efforts.
But at this moment, Hawkeye clenched his fist.
“But a knight must swear an oath to his lord.”
Because that was an order.
Of course, Hawkeye had no intention of just letting the El Palm party pass like this.
“El Palm.”
But, he thought.
“I’m sorry for lying to you, even though we’re friends. But I still consider you my friend, and I have one favor to ask. Let’s end it with just me.”
That other knights don’t have to lose their lives here.
“Hawkeye!”
The other Signus knights were terrified by that fact.
Are you saying you’re going to fight alone now?
As it goes without saying, the Signus Knights had no fear of losing their lives.
I was willing to fight even if it meant dying.
In fact, Hawkeye was willing to accept their sacrifice and determination in most cases.
“Even if they attack later, do it gently. With a 7th circle, that should be possible, right?”
But against the El Palm Party, their deaths were nothing more than dog deaths.
“Okay, then let’s finish this quickly.”
El Palm Party could no longer remain silent at the sight of Hawkeye making such a request.
‘Fight.’
In the end, someone has to shed blood.
‘With my life at stake.’
Especially if the opponent is Hawkeye, the entire El Palm Party had to give it their all.
Although they are from the same 7th circle, the experiences and careers they have accumulated are completely different.
Above all, the opponent was the best hunter who hunted adventurers and outlaws better than anyone else.
This means that it wouldn’t be strange if everyone at El Palm Party got hit in the face.
Now there was only one thing left.
El Palm, his command.
“every.”
Everyone looked at El Palm, and El Palm raised both hands and said to his colleagues.
“Cooperate with the Knights of Signus. Obediently.”