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Chapter 23. The Kingdom of Ariant (1)
One.
When a commotion arose around the Mystic Gate, the adventurers waiting in the tents nearby thought.
“It looks like it’s finally over.”
The portal to the Mystic Gate must have been destroyed.
That’s why there’s a fuss.
Naturally, everyone got up from their seats and went to see the Mystic Gate.
To put a period.
Bam!
“The gambling table is over.”
But what they saw was the head of El Palm and Head Hector, the nightmare that had tormented them.
At that moment, the gathered adventurers froze.
No one dared open their mouth.
Because I can confidently say that not a single person could have imagined this sight.
It was Devo who broke the silence.
bang!
Devo lightly smashed a rock that had fallen to the ground with the tip of his polearm.
“What are you all doing? You have to keep your promise. Huh? Huh? You bet on gambling, and if you lose, you have to pay the price!”
Only after Devo’s words did the adventurers come to their senses.
Everyone had a stern expression.
It was evidence that he had realized it.
‘Two each of the unique ones… … .’
The remaining parties, excluding the party that did not participate in the gambling, must give El Palm Party not one, but two unique items each as promised.
Moreover, this item was different from the 5 unique items previously paid for at the El Palm Party.
At that time, El Palm stated:
I will only take items that can be used immediately, and those that are unique and have a level of 3 or lower.
But now such conditions were not necessary.
Whether you have 4 or more circles or just own one, El Palm Party is all about picking what you want.
That wasn’t normal.
‘It’s the end.’
Not only was the financial loss a loss, but the importance of unique items to an adventurer’s party was indescribable.
It was the standard by which the value of the adventurer party was evaluated, and was also their greatest asset.
But you’re taking two of them away?
Leaving aside money, the value of the adventurer immediately drops.
That’s why.
‘no.’
The eyes of the adventurers who had come to their senses began to glow with a murderous glow.
The look in his eyes said it all.
I can’t just give it up.
I’ll turn this table over if necessary.
Even if it means seeing blood.
El Palm Party was not unaware of the meaning of those murderous eyes. On the contrary, he quickly noticed it.
“Huh? Your eyes are tense.”
But Divo did not back down from those eyes.
There was no reason to back down.
From Devo’s perspective, Head Hector and the adventurers who ran away in fear of Hector just seem ridiculous.
It wasn’t just Divo that was like that.
“I see, everyone’s eyes are getting tense?”
“Keep your promises.”
Miner and Kiri had no intention of backing down either, and there was no reason for them to do so.
Of course, the most determined one was Ralph.
He didn’t say anything special.
Wood crack!
Just unclench your fist.
And that was the most threatening thing.
Ralph, if you look at his appearance alone, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that he was the strongest among the adventurers.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that other adventurers would simply give up.
I couldn’t stand the thought of dying.
‘If you back off, it’s over.’
If two unique items are stolen, it’s as good as over for an adventurer’s life.
Because it’s not something you can die easily.
That was when.
“Instead of a unique item.”
In that atmosphere, El Palm said:
“I will accept the meso as well.”
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He made a suggestion.
“30 million mesos per unit, 60 million mesos per party.”
60 million mesos!
It was a huge amount of money.
It is a huge amount of money that even the most experienced adventurers would not even be aware of.
That was why.
’60 million mesos?’
The moment they heard those words, the adventurers who were about to make a life-or-death decision immediately began to weigh their options.
‘It’s not money I can’t afford.’
Because the adventurers here weren’t just any adventurers.
Still, it was clear that it was a huge sum of money.
A huge sum of money that cannot be easily given!
El Palm knew it too.
‘It’s an amount that can be paid, but not easily.’
So I offered 30 million mesos. If I offered more than that, negotiation would have been impossible.
Of course, El Palm knew too.
The value of the unique items he can obtain is 30 million mesos or more.
But that’s only a meaningful price when you can get it.
It wasn’t something worth getting by shedding blood here.
‘There is nothing that cannot be obtained.’
Crucially, El Palm had already figured out the items the adventurers had through clairvoyance.
‘Unless it’s legendary grade.’
There were many good things, but there were no legendary-level items that El Palm wanted.
In that case, it would be better to make a reasonable compromise.
‘Still, I don’t think he’ll give it up easily.’
Of course, even so, I didn’t think the adventurers would immediately accept the amount El Palm offered.
So El Palm spat.
“Please discuss the deposit with the head of Gapor.”
Do everything through the top of the Gapor.
“Because I belong to the upper class of Gapor.”
At that moment, the adventurers no longer harbored murderous intentions.
The negotiations are over.
And the Mystic Gate conquest is over.
After that, there was only one thing left.
“El Palm Party has conquered the 300-person gate!”
The news is spreading!
2.
“El Palm Party has conquered the 300-person gate!”
Everyone was shocked by the news.
“El Palm Party?”
That’s understandable, as most people viewed the possibility of El Palm Party as the lowest.
If you bet on El Palm Party at the casino, you’ll sound like a crazy person.
“How? It’s only a 3-circle party?”
“That’s not the point. There’s a gambling table inside!”
“Gambling table?”
“A gambling table where you bet two unique items on the boss monster!”
“Crazy! Then how much does it cost?”
“It’s not the money that counts, think about it. El Palm Party was involved in the gambling! It was confidence!”
“ah!”
And no one was surprised by the rumors that followed.
Among them was the upper part of Gapor.
When Rakan heard the news through Ebisu, he was also surprised.
I had some expectations.
So, I had the El Palm Party participate in the 300-person Mystic Gate raid.
“Does this make sense?”
However, this level of result was something that even Lakan could not have dared to expect.
That was why.
When Ebisu brought the news, a thick silence fell over the office where Rakan and Ebisu were.
Squeak!
The silence was broken by the sound of the door opening and the appearance of a man.
A middle-aged man with a gaunt appearance that could be considered a skeleton.
The moment the man entered, Rakan jumped up from his seat and bowed his head.
There was only one person who could make Rakan bow down like that at the top of Gapor.
“Lord Gapor.”
Gapor, the master of the upper part of Gapor!
“What is happening here?”
Moreover, Gapor was the most secretive of the top 10 masters.
The reason was simple.
Among the top 10, the Gapor top did the most things that made those around them resent them.
So usually, even if orders were to be conveyed, they were done through people or other means.
He rarely came in person.
In other words, coming here in person is not an ordinary thing.
“El Palm.”
And if you came here in person like this now, there was only one reason.
“There’s a use for that adventurer.”
3.
“Boss, if we go to Lease now, our popularity will be incredible, right?”
Debo, returning to the port city, seemed more excited than ever.
It was natural.
What El Palm Party achieved this time was more powerful than anyone had imagined.
It wasn’t just about doing something difficult.
In fact, in the world of adventurers, there were many cases where even if they did something great, they were not recognized or did not receive much benefit.
Not only was it not easy to prove that to the world, but the more difficult the adventure, the greater the damage and loss could be.
This adventure, on the other hand, was different.
“Ugh! El Palm Party, the one who trampled the adventurers of the great Nihal Desert and El Nas Mountains!”
The stakes were higher than any other adventure.
“Well, there’s nothing special about being from there.”
Victoria Island was considered the easiest place in Maple World.
Did El Palm Party, a Victoria Island native, defeat an adventurer from the Nihal Desert or the El Nas Mountains?
It is something that cannot help but be evaluated differently.
“I guess the treatment will be different now?”
El Palm knew it too.
“From now on, Gapor will take direct interest in us.”
“Oh, right. Gapor would be interested. Yes? No, wait a minute. Who, who would be interested?”
“Gapor, the master of the upper part of Gapor.”
From now on, Gapor will be directly focusing on El Palm.
“Is it true?”
Divo was surprised by that fact.
It was a reasonable number.
If the owner of the top is interested, it means that you have been recognized as a key adventurer of that top.
Because it meant getting the best treatment.
“It would be strange if you didn’t care.”
Of course, it was a natural progression for El Palm.
“From now on, whether we like it or not, we are all in the same boat.”
Beyond the sheer brilliance of El Palm’s abilities, the world could no longer separate the El Palm party from the Gapor top.
‘If we fail, it will soon be the failure of Gapor.’
From the perspective of the upper echelon of Gapor, this means that they must now pay attention to the El Palm Party for the sake of saving face.
‘It’s all according to plan.’
Moreover, this relationship was what El Palm had hoped for.
‘From now on, I will be the long-term pawn of the Gapor upper class in the eyes of the followers of the Black Mage.’
For El Palm, the top of Gapor will now serve as a great shield.
But El Palm knew.
‘It is unknown how long the upper part of Gapor will last.’
If the followers of the Black Mage start to move in earnest, then it won’t be easy for the upper ranks of Gapor to hold out.
El Palm knew it wasn’t easy.
If the followers of the Black Mage really set their minds to it, the Gapor top can collapse tomorrow.
‘The followers of the Black Mage cannot move easily now. There are more important matters than the upper part of Gapor.’
It’s just that I’m in a situation where I can’t make up my mind right now.
So, I had to move before that.
“So, boss, I think it’s time to start playing in the big waters. How about leaving Victoria Island and heading out to Maple World?”
“That’s right. Our next destination is Ariant.”
El Palm’s next destination was the Kingdom of Ariant.
“As expected! If you’re the boss… … Huh?”
And then, Divo, who had been so proud of that fact, suddenly changed his expression.
“Are you really going to Ariant?”
Because all the talk about big things was just empty boasting.
That would be the case, as the Nihal Desert, where the Ariant Kingdom was located, was itself a harsh place for adventurers.
It was a completely different stage from Victoria Island, where mushrooms just popped out.
It is something that is bound to be burdensome in many ways.
El Palm knew it too.
‘It’s different from what I originally planned.’
He had something he wanted in the Nihal Desert, but his advance into the Nihal Desert was put on hold for a while.
‘It’s a different story now.’
300-man Mystic Gate, until you hunt Head Hector there and check the items from his body.
‘I never thought I’d find Helios’ necklace.’
That item is none other than Helios’ Necklace!
It was an item that El Palm was also familiar with.
‘I never thought that what I was looking for would finally come into my hands.’
So well.
That’s why El Palm didn’t hesitate.
“Yes, I’m going to Ariant.”
He repeatedly stated his destination.
At the same time, I was convinced.
“And you’ll want the top of Gapor too.”
His colleagues tilted their heads at that conviction.
“The upper part of Gapor? You have no connection to the Kingdom of Ariant?”
The upper part of Gapor is active on Victoria Island.
But they send their core adventurers to the Ariant Kingdom where they have no connection?
“Wouldn’t it be better to just tear it apart? If you go and die, it’ll be a big problem, right?”
“Yes. I will stop you from going to Ariant.”
“You’re saying weird things again.”
“Can I get help with food expenses while I’m there?”
A situation that other colleagues also cannot understand.
El Palm didn’t bother to explain it to him.
It was difficult to explain, and there was no need to explain once we arrived at the port city of Reese.
Because when we arrived in Leeds, we could see the El Palm Party.
“It’s called Gapor.”
Gapor, the master of the upper part of Gapor, said as he faced El Palm Party.
“Aren’t you thinking of going to the Kingdom of Ariant?”
fantasy,