New Start (2)
Ryu Han-bin and Artis left Onpros City.
The “solution” Artis proposed was impossible to do in Onpros.
“You need to start in a new place with a new identity.”
He already had enough money anyway. He had no reason left to stay.
It took ten days for the duo to reach their destination– the dungeon City of Highten.
The city was located in the middle of the Xrad Kingdom.
It was at least far enough for his identity as Eric Garoon to be left behind.
Ryu Han-bin murmured as he looked at the sceneries of Highten.
“Isn’t this a strange-looking neighborhood?”
A huge canyon ran through the middle of the city. Both sides were used as part of it.
Pointing to the bottom of the Canyon, Artis explained.
“That’s the Crete Valley. It’s a dungeon hunting area.”
Originally, Highten was the estate of Count Veretti, and it wasn’t the same bustling place that it was now.
However, a few years ago, dungeons began to appear in the Crete Valley frequently. It had become a major hunting spot for hunters.
Han-bin clicked his tongue.
“Are there dungeon entrances in the city? Isn’t that dangerous?”
It might have been better to build a city a little further away, considering how there was no way to predict when the monsters would pop out.
Artis shook his head.
“They didn’t really plan to build a city.”
Unlike in the vast Efen Plains, In Crete Valley, people didn’t have to wander far because dungeon entrances only appeared at the bottom of the canyon.
To make their lives easier, the hunters built their base above the relatively safe gorge and periodically explored dungeons.
Since it lasted for years, it became the cause of urbanization.
“The citizens don’t seem to feel threatened. Count Veretti set up a tight watch from the bottom of the canyon to the city’s entrance.
For Count Veretti, the dungeon city of Highten was a goldmine.
As such, the city was carefully managed to avoid its collapse.
At the end of the explanation, Artis shrugged.
“You can start over here, Han-bin.”
* * *
When Artis arrived at Highten, he first bought a house near the canyon.
The closer a property was to the canyon in the dungeon city, the cheaper the house was.
“The closer it is, the more likely it is to be attacked when monsters pop out. But the closer we are, the more comfortable it is anyway.”
Due to the people’s collective fear, he was able to buy a great house for a low price.
It was even complete with magical tools and items for everyday use.
Looking around the house, Ryu Han-bin felt a bit concerned.
“Aren’t you spending too much money, Artis?”
He spent a good deal of funds buying the house.
He also spent a considerable amount of money during their 10-day trip.
Because of their expenses, Artis’s savings was starting to run out.
“Let me buy this house. It’s not like I don’t have any money.”
Artis refused.
“I owe you my life, Han-bin. I hate living with debt, so I plan to pay that off as soon as possible.”
Seeing how Artis kept helping Han-bin with everything he’s got, Han-bin felt like a Dragon’s debt of life was more important than he imagined.
Suddenly another thought came up, causing Han-bin to laugh.
“If I were a real Level 5 Swordsman, how severely would I be in debt?”
If Artis had saved him, how much would he have to work to pay off his life debt?
“Am I going to have to pay you back for the rest of my life?”
He didn’t think so.
“The cost of life from person to person. It’s up to you to determine its value. If you’re a humble person who considers your life cheap, you won’t even have to worry about life debt.”
He didn’t intend to get paid for such a man’s life.
“Of course, I find my life extremely valuable, so this isn’t enough to repay you..”
“What an arrogant thing to say.”
Artis replied with a smile.
“It really isn’t a problem. Earning the money I’ve spent isn’t that hard..”
It wasn’t that he was spending money mindlessly.
He had plans of his own.
Crete Valley was also a like the Efen Plains.
“Han-bin, with power, we can earn a lot.”
They came to that city to be able to maximize the usage of their power, after all.
“Now, let’s get ready for a fresh start.”
* * *
It had been 15 days since then.
Two outsiders entered the hall on the first floor of the Highten Hunter Guild.
The hunters who were staying in the hall looked at them with slightly surprised expressions.
‘Hoh!’
‘That’s a very conspicuous party.’
At the front was a handsome young man sporting red hair.
He wore a red robe that made him look like a mage, but his appearance was unusual.
However, the hunters’ main focus was on the individual standing behind the young man.
‘And that guy?’
‘I’ve never seen a guy like that around here.’
He had a massive 190 cm body, broad triangular shoulders, and rigorous muscles covered by his copper skin.
Both the chest and the back were well-defined, revealing their presence.
The tendons on the shoulders and forearms were thick and strong like ropes.
His body looked as if it was purely made of muscles.
‘That’s overkill.’
‘Wow, look at those muscles. I’m so envious.’
‘How can a human body achieve that?’
The hunters had a reason to look at his body so closely.
He had no top and only wore fur shorts and boots.
His upper body and his thighs were left completely exposed.
A rugged leather belt circled around his wide waist, and a gigantic black sword was attached to his back.
He was the perfect embodiment of the word “strong.”
The duo headed straight to the reception desk.
A slick-looking teenage boy greeted them cheerfully.
“Welcome to the Highten Hunters Guild. I’m Newk, the guild receptionist. How may I help you?”
The young man handed over a document.
“Artis Venetian, Level 36 Mage. I came to register as a hunter.”
After receiving and reading the papers, Newk’s eyes brightened.
“You were originally in the Onpros Hunters Guild? Advanced Hunters are always welcome.”
He then pointed at the measuring stone.
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