Chapter 630: 630
Weed received news about the Earth Shadows party while on his way to the dwarf quest .
“The high elves are stepping in…”
– Mapan: Yes . Apparently the quest for reviving the World Tree has surfaced .
A quest appeared for all elven users across all continents .
< Protect the World Tree .
The last hope yet to be destroyed by the Black Dragon Kaybern .
Adventurers Unring, Ben and Elicks are planning to recover a part of the World Tree’s roots and return it to the large forest .
The World Tree is a great presence that calls for fairies and spirits and protects the elves from harm . When the World Tree returns to the forest, the elves will regain their lost powers .
Unfortunately, this news has also reached the ears of the dark elves and Kaybern’s subordinates .
Protect the World Tree so it may return to the forest from the far south .
Requirement: Elves exclusive racial quest
Reward: Elven magic and Elemental Summoning enhancement .
Difficulty: S >
The quest popped up for all elven users from level 1 to over 500!
“This is pretty sweet too . ”
Weed thought it would be worth offering his support if it wasn’t for the dwarf quest .
All he had to do was to use Sculptural Transformation to access the elf race quest .
“If I weren’t too busy with my schedule I would have loved to visit . ”
– Mapan: Are you considering helping them?
“If it’s possible . ”
– Mapan: I thought you weren’t interested in the adventures of others .
“Unless I’m going to be active as an elf for a long time, enhancing Elemental Summoning or magic won’t do me much good… But, I have to devote myself to this world . ”
– Mapan: Yes, the amount of taxes from the elves would have to increase as well .
“K-hu-hu-hu . ”
– Mapan: K-heh-heh-heh .
Weed wished to help the elves but he could not offer transport with the wyverns like with the Brazier of Sacrifice . The World Tree must be in the presence of the earth’s essence, so if it gets too far off the ground it would wither away .
Before its roots settled firmly in the earth, it was a frail being that would die easily when exposed to heat or to cold .
“It won’t be easy to travel through the desert . ”
– Mapan: They plan on passing through the oasis and taking the long way east .
“Are you close with them?”
– Mapan: Yes . Well, they’re my usual customers…
The more famous an adventurer was, the closer they were acquainted with the merchants .
The bigger the merchant council was, the quicker they could deliver the necessary equipment and materials .
“It would be great if the elves could join in the fight against Kaybern . ”
– Mapan: I also think it is possible . However, the fact that a quest that connects elves after the dwarves with the dragon must mean…”
– “It means that the savior quest connected with the dragon will be a serious challenge . ”
Weed was assessing these quests all along .
The quest that recovered the Brazier of Sacrifice was the dwarf race quest .
There were savior quests for rescuing barbarians and the fairy knight as well, and perhaps it was possible for the elves to join .
Several races were binded to a single fate due to the dragon .
“It will become a disaster… What about the information that I asked for?”
– Mapan: I am still in the process of organizing the information about Knatul and Malin . There were too many incorrect stories and too much fake intelligence, so it will take a considerable amount of time .
“Fake intelligence?”
– Mapan: It’s because of the hopes of becoming a lord of Arpen that… They are reporting just about anything . ”
The lord seat and a million gold . The reward was attracting a huge amount of information about the barbarian and the fairy knight .
The problem was that they were rarely useful .
Even quests of rank F difficulty that were incomplete were still being sent in as information .
“It is what it is . We have to sort them out from our side . ”
– Mapan: That is so .
“It will only become more dangerous given how the scale of the quest continues to grow . Nothing to fall back on if we fail…”
– Mapan: Yes! We have faith in you, Weed-nim .
“You speak so calmly since you’re not the one behind the wheel . ”
– Mapan: Well, that is life .
***
The entrance to Norn Mountain Pass .
Weed arrived on Wy-3 to attend the dwarf council meeting .
‘I have to be careful from here . ’
It was a considerable distance away from Kaybern’s territories, but there were terrible rumors that thousands of draconic warriors were roaming around Thor .
– We have to retrieve the treasure .
– Find them and kill them . How dare those lowly dwarves intrude Kaybern-nim’s lair!
Additionally, the monsters level of activity became more frequent, turning Thor into a danger zone .
“Bypassing the obstacles and getting to Treestub Village where the dwarves are is a quest in itself . ”
He had 10 days and it would have been far easier if he moved as soon as he accepted the quest .
However, he had to split up his schedule in order to host the Arpen Empire lord conference and another slot for hunting . During that time, the draconic warriors and monsters filled the entire mountain pass .
“It’s already difficult as it is and it’s getting even harder . I suppose this is how we all thrive . ”
– Bidol: No enemies in sight within a 200 meter radius . They may be hidden in the grass or below the trees, so be wary .
Just like how they scout with drones in the military, the avian users were scouting the surroundings . The avian were always helpful for Weed, but after the lair raid, their loyalty grew exponentially .
“Sculptural Transformation . ”
Weed transformed into a dwarf and equipped average equipment around level 300 .
There were many useful things out of the dragon’s treasures, but they carried a risk of drawing too many eyes and hence he did not bring them .
Even so, he stashed equipment like the Loa sword and the Sky Ruler’s Armor in his bag .
It was a kind of infiltration quest into the heart of enemy lines!
If he were to be discovered, all draconic warriors and monsters in vicinity would swarm on top of him . Kaybern too would undoubtedly fly over from the lair .
“I am on the move . ”
Weed’s voice transferred through the regional chat to 100 avian that were mobilized to provide aerial surveillance .
– Pale: Preparations for reinforcement complete .
With Pale as the core, the backup team, composed of the users out to hunt for Kaybern, waited nearby as well .
“You don’t have to do this . ”
“We are doing this because we want to . ”
Weed wanted to turn them back because he did not see them as any significant help if the situation were to turn for the worst, but they were voluntarily gathered .
“As I have seen for quite some time, there’s a lot to gain from staying near Weed-nim . ”
“It is draining… Deathly painful, but ultimately worthwhile . ”
“You get to be on broadcast . That in itself is profit . ”
Much like how the Hermes Guild assisted in Bard Ray’s hunt or quest, Weed was receiving the same reliable support .
– Biwalde: There are monsters at the east ridge . The trees are blocking the sight, so I think Weed-nim will stay undiscovered .
– Chukyeong: There are 20 draconic warriors found in this area . We are confirming all of their movements .
– Kaliyacard: There are some outposts along the progression path . They were built by the dwarves but were overtaken by the draconic warriors . The detour is west but you must pass through a gorge .
– Seum: Currently scouting the gorge . Large group of monsters are resting here . It may be possible to progress through them without being discovered but… It’s not certain .
– Toro: The gorge is not viable . Judging by the look of these monsters, I suspect that they possess a keen sense of smell .
Weed received a wide range of information on his mountain climb .
‘draconic warriors on outposts… That’s the first challenge . ’
If he were to be seen, nearby draconic warriors and monsters could overrun him .
‘S difficulty quests are not simple . If things go wrong, it won’t end with just me, but all dwarves in Treestub Village will perish . ’
Weed’s mind was sharp and sensitive like the tip of a blade .
Avian scattered all around informed him . He assembled those stories into one . He did not take anything lightly; the surrounding terrain, sound of the wind, the smell .
‘I will not let up my guard . ’
It was Weed’s style to not get full of himself or underestimate his opponent until the moment of death!
Sh-sh-sh-sh!
Using his short legs, he barely made a sound during his climb . He even carefully avoided tree branches and leaves .
– Herman: I know a lot about Norn Mountain Pass . The outpost on that side can be evaded by going through the dwarven liquor storage .
Herman spoke to Weed after watching the live stream .
“Liquor storage?”
– Herman: I can’t call it the next crossroad… If you continue that way for a bit more, there will be a secret path on the right . It might be covered by grass . It’s where the hundred year old trees intertwine and if you switch directions towards that way and keep walking, you will encounter a passage between the rocks .
Norn Mountain Pass had lots of huge trees and also large boulders .
– Herman: Cold wind seeps through it, so the senior dwarves store their beer inside . The manager of that area should be Brockhand… The place is only known by reputable dwarves . Eh-hem . He will treat you well if you mention my name .
“Thank you, Sir old dwarf . ”
– Herman: … If you could take out “old” . Damn it! If this goes live, more people will mock me . Curses . Ah, my cursing just went live . This is not good .
Weed received Herman’s info which was soon confirmed by Seoyoon and Mapan .
He wouldn’t have told Weed wrong information, but Herman was more a blacksmith than an adventurer . Many things could have changed since his last visit .
– Seoyoon: The dwarven liquor storage . Location confirmed . Sir Herman’s words are correct . If you pass through the storage, you can cut down the distance down by approximately 340 meters .
– Mapan: I am assessing the mountain map . The location is firm and based on the words of other users it seems that NPC Brockhand is a bit picky . He doesn’t seem to let dwarves with low reputation through the entrance… Well, I guess that isn’t a concern for Weed-nim .
An adventurer, an artist .
Weed’s reputation as he climbed to the position of emperor of the Arpen Empire, with a bit of exaggeration was known even by the aquatic creatures just fished out of the ocean .
In fact, mermaids and creatures of intelligence spoke about Weed .
– On land I heard there is an honorable man who creates beauty and doesn’t know fear . How can I meet him?
– There is rumour spreading throughout the oceans . The polar explorer, the honorable king of kings, a determined fisherman . I have stories to tell day and night about the man with such titles . Shh . These are secrets that I haven’t told anyone .
(To be continued…)
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