The Last Adventurer Chapter 70

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Chapter 23. The Kingdom of Ariant (2)

4.

The Kingdom of Ariant.

The Nihal Desert was the largest desert in Maple World, and it was a huge kingdom that ruled over the Nihal Desert.

It was a strong kingdom.

It was no easy task to rule the Nihal Desert, a place where even survival was not easy.

“Ariant’s adventurers are strong. There’s no particular reason for that. If they were weak, they would already be dead and would just end up as corpses in the desert.”

The adventurers’ toughness was also on a different level.

So, adventurers who work in Ariant were evaluated differently in themselves.

“On the other hand, if you survive, there is no better title. That’s why adventurers should go to Ariant.”

This means that skilled adventurers will not hesitate to go to the Kingdom of Ariant.

Of course, that was the biggest reason.

“First of all, the Nihal Desert is overflowing with unclaimed Mystic Gates.”

Unlike Victoria Island, where the monsters are weak, the monsters in the Nihal Desert are strong.

There were so many Mystic Gates that could not claim to be their masters.

In Victoria Island, you can easily find the 100-man gate and 200-man gate in the Nihal Desert if you are lucky.

“As an adventurer, you must go on better adventures.”

So, many adventurers set their goal to go to the Kingdom of Ariant when they had the skills.

But that is only a story about adventurers.

“The higher-ups have to convince such adventurers.”

For the merchants who settled in the port city of Lys, the departure of adventurers to the Kingdom of Ariant was the most troublesome thing.

First of all, skilled adventurers were the most important resource for the upper class.

Such resources go to the Kingdom of Ariant?

Frankly, it was unmanageable.

Among the top 10 in Lis, the only one that has any influence on the Ariant Kingdom is the Goldrich Top.

Even that only had an effect on the top, it was never a proper effect.

So, usually the top bosses try to keep skilled adventurers even if it means spending a lot of money.

That’s why.

“Aren’t you thinking of going to the Kingdom of Ariant?”

Gapor, the reason why El Palm’s colleagues were surprised by his words.

As I said before, the upper part of Gapor was in a position to stop El Palm from going to Ariant.

‘How on earth do you not know?’

Of course, what was most surprising was that El Palm had anticipated Gapor’s remarks early on.

‘That’s a given.’

In fact, there was nothing strange from El Palm’s point of view.

‘The sponsor of the upper part of Gapor is none other than Kashan, the third prince of the Ariant Kingdom.’

Because no one knew that the reason Gapor’s upper class had grown so rapidly was because of the Ariant Kingdom.

That was also why Gapor did not show up in the port city of Lis.

Because I was busy going back and forth between the kingdoms of Rhys and Ariant without rest.

Of course, Gapor’s role was to assist the Ariant Kingdom in advancing into Victoria Island.

He had no need to concern himself with the Kingdom of Ariant.

‘The king of the Ariant kingdom is now ill.’

The problem was that the current king of the Ariant Kingdom, Abdullah VIII, was effectively unable to fulfill his role.

In fact, King Abdullah VIII’s departure from the front lines is a story that has been around for quite some time.

‘Until now, Queen Areda has wielded all authority on behalf of the king.’

In reality, it is Queen Areda who is running the Ariant Kingdom on behalf of King Abdullah VIII.

‘All that power was in effect while Abdullah VIII was alive.’

But as I said before, Abdullah VIII was now suffering from a rather serious illness.

It’s at a level where it wouldn’t be strange even if you died.

Naturally, the princes moved.

Abdullah, to become the ninth successor to the name of King Ariant.

‘It is more important than ever to make contributions in the upcoming battle for the throne.’

For Gapor, who is supported by the third prince, Kashan, it is time to help Kashan.

For such a Gapor, El Palm was a very attractive card.

I certainly wasn’t expecting El Palm to do anything great.

‘When you make a contribution like that, it’s important to stand out.’

That El Palm could get some attention.

That was important.

Even if they did the same thing, if El Palm did it, the chances of catching Prince Kashan’s eye were much higher.

A moment when the interests of El Palm and Gapor coincide in many ways.

Of course, El Palm didn’t show it.

“Ariantrani, I don’t want to go to such a dangerous place.”

Because I was able to accept it.

“I don’t want to engage in pointless negotiations. Five times. If you attack the Mystic Gate I want five times, I’ll give you whatever you want.”

“Whatever it is?”

“I swear on the name of Gapor. So what’s the answer?”

A sweet price you can’t refuse.

“When can I leave?”

Gapor smiled at that question and took out a ticket for a ship to Ariant.

“Go right now.”

5.

The port city of Leith.

The reason this place developed was, as is obvious, the existence of the port of Leith.

Most of the massive amount of logistics moving between Victoria Island and the continent of Osiris was handled by ships at Port Ris.

Naturally, the top 10 were also the ones with the most bellies.

What explanation is needed when more than 70 percent of the income of the top 10 comes from shipping?

Additionally, these ships were also used as a means of transportation.

It was especially frequently used by adventurers.

“Adventurers, boat tickets are free!”

That you don’t have to pay a very expensive ticket price.

The reason it was free was simple.

“Only 3 circles or more!”

The mere fact that a skilled adventurer was on board ensured the safety of the ship.

In other words, the route from Victoria Island to the continent of Osiris was more dangerous than expected.

First of all, pirates were dangerous.

Since Captain Kyrin became captain of the Nautilus, relations between the merchants and pirates of Port Lees had not been bad, but not all pirates were under Captain Kyrin’s name.

And there was one more dangerous element.

“Adventurers aboard this ship, take note! Do not retreat when monsters come! If the ship sinks, we will all die!”

It’s the monsters!

In any case, for that reason, there were many adventurers on the ship heading to the continent of Osiris, and they were all skilled adventurers.

“uh?”

“huh?”

That was why.

“Is this El Palm Party?”

“Boss, I think there’s a descent party over there?”

The 300-person gate, where the adventurers who participated met each other on the ship.

“Why are they on the ship at the top of Gapor?”

“Because I must have borrowed money from the top of Gapor.”

Moreover, they had even more reason to board the ship at the top of Gapor.

“Yes? Money?”

“Give us money.”

“ah!”

El Palm, he said.

Pay the deposit at the top of Gapor.

Of course, there was no adventurer who carried tens of millions of mesos in his possession.

It would be fortunate if they had at least saved up some money, but most adventurers spent it as soon as they had it.

There are many expensive items in the world, but we only have one life.

Therefore, adventurers who visited Gapor Top would have signed a contract with Gapor Top.

A contract to borrow money.

And the upper ranks of Gapor would have thought of exploiting the adventurers they contracted with, especially the skilled ones, even if only a little more.

That is why El Palm Party had no doubts about the fact that there were many adventurers who had ventured through the 300-person Gate.

‘Why is El Palm Party here?’

Rather, it was the adventurers who saw the El Palm Party who had questions.

In their minds, the El Palm Party were adventurers operating from Victoria Island.

‘no way?’

But they boarded a ship to the continent of Osiris?

Meaning going out of Victoria Island.

‘Is this the Elnas Mountains?’

‘Nihal Desert?’

‘Are you going to the paradise garden?’

‘To the Minar Forest?’

From the adventurers’ point of view, they had no choice but to be on their toes.

“I never thought I’d see you here like this.”

Then Hassan, he approached El Palm and greeted him.

Of course, greetings were not the purpose.

“It seems you are now heading to the continent of Osiris. Where are you going?”

Figuring out your destination.

El Palm answered that question.

“Going to Ariant.”

The expressions of the adventurers around them brightened at that answer.

Hassan’s expression, on the other hand, was different.

For Hassan, who is based in the Ariant Kingdom, he now has a competitor in El Palm.

No, leaving aside the competition, rumors were bound to arise.

‘shit.’

There is an El Palm Party, who saved the life of the leader hunter Hassan Party and took 60 million mesos.

There’s a rumor about that.

From Hassan’s perspective, it’s an unpleasant situation in many ways.

Of course, that doesn’t mean Hassan couldn’t do something great for El Palm.

There is only one thing you can do.

“Nihal Desert, be careful. It’s a place incomparably more dangerous than Victoria Island.”

To issue a warning.

“You should be especially careful in places that are overflowing with treasure. Places like the prince’s tomb, for example.”

With those repeated warnings, Hassan backed down.

And when Hassan stepped aside, Dibo, who had been listening, came out and said.

“That’s a very welcome warning.”

There was a sneer on the corner of Devo’s mouth as he spoke.

“You are truly a very kind person. You give me items, money, and even advice. Maybe I should buy you a meal later?”

Because he knew that what Hassan had said was not sincere advice but more like a curse.

“That’s not wrong.”

Of course, that doesn’t mean Hassan gave an absurd warning.

“Ariant is very dangerous.”

“Of course, it’s dangerous. Among pirates, more pirates die in the desert than at sea.”

Rather, it was sound advice.

“Especially the prince’s tomb I mentioned earlier is a real hell. There are a lot of adventurers who die there.”

The tomb of the prince mentioned among them!

It was literally the tomb where the prince died.

A yellow-grade Mystic Gate that Prince Saleh, the fourth prince of King Abdullah VIII, failed to conquer.

Needless to say, it was a place of incomparable value to Jack Leach’s grave.

So, it was a place that adventurers searched for with their eyes wide open.

However, it is a place where even its location is not properly known, let alone its strategy.

No, not only was the location unknown, but those who went there were mysteriously assassinated.

So when warning adventurers setting foot on Ariant, the Prince’s Tomb was mentioned.

Of course, El Palmar Party, including Divo, had no great concerns about the prince’s tomb.

“Hey, I don’t have any reason to go there anyway, so why worry?”

Isn’t this a place that’s hard to find even if you look for it on purpose?

It’s strange to worry.

“Right, boss?”

El Palm did not answer such a question.

“boss?”

At that sight, Divo tilted his head, then quickly realized something and spoke with a stern expression.

“Seo, you can’t possibly be right?”

The fact that El Palm appeared like this meant that it was definitely their destination.

And that was crazy.

As I said before, the prince’s tomb was on a different level from Jack Leach’s tomb.

It is not easy to even get near the tomb, let alone conquer it.

A place that adventurers who have just set foot in the Kingdom of Ariant cannot dare to discuss.

The problem was El Palm.

Because El Palm has always been an adventurer who does things outside of common sense.

So everyone was nervous.

“no.”

At El Palm’s answer at that moment, all of his colleagues, including Divo, let out a sigh of relief.

“Oh my, me again.”

“Honestly, I was scared.”

“Hey, you too, do your best. Yeah? You’re scaring people for no reason.”

“I was worried because I thought I would have to risk my life even though there was no bounty.”

To them, El Palm gave a short answer.

“Not yet.”

“Huh? What did you say?”

“Not yet.”

At those words, Debo swallowed his saliva instead of asking a question.

If not yet, doesn’t that mean you will go someday?

A spine-chilling experience.

Of course, I wasn’t going to go right away anyway.

And in reality, it was impossible to go right away.

‘You can’t go in now anyway. The prince’s tomb is currently occupied by the Sand Figures.’

Because there was a process one had to go through to enter the tomb of the Four Princes.

In other words, that was the only problem.

‘But once you get in.’

El Palm didn’t worry about what would happen after he got in.

‘There is no problem with the attack.’

It was simple.

‘Helios’s Necklace.’

Because I had it.

‘As long as there’s this ridiculous item that reduces the magical power consumption of fire attribute magic by half.’

El Palm’s ears heard her lightly touching the necklace.

Flutter flutter flutter!

“The sails are down!”

“Let’s set sail!”

The sound of leaving Victoria Island and heading to Ariant.

fantasy,