Pick Me Up!

Chapter 112: Sub Quest (3) (1)

The burning streets were filled with Lizardmens corpses.

Klik, kkiik.

The Lizardman with two arrows lodged in its body writhed in pain.

With a blank expression, Velkist put an end to his life.

Youve become unbelievably strong, Priasis said with a trembling voice.

Burn marks covered her cheek.

Its like night and day compared to back then. What in the world happened?

Its hard to put into words.

I sat amidst the debris of the shattered building.

Smoke mixed with the smell of burning could be seen rising from various places.

Moreover, you havent changed a bit in my memories. Its already been three years

But youve changed a lot.

Although the signs of youth had not completely disappeared, it was difficult to still call her a kid.

Three years, huh?

From my perspective, it hadnt even been half a year since I cleared the 15th floor.

At most, two months. But for Priasis, it seemed quite different.

Is it over? Velkist murmured.

I shook my head. Across the street, the sound of drums could be heard. I raised my hand to my holster, ready to draw my sword at any moment.

Kik, kiraralak!

[Lizardman Lv.22] X 31

A group of Lizardmen appeared outside the intersection.

Karr! Human, a human is here!

Human, Karr! Human Ki?

Their eyes, which had been gleaming with vitality, now scanned the surroundings.

The streets were like a mountain of Lizardman corpses, maybe around 120 of them. Their blood had formed puddles on the ground. Velkist, covered in blood from head to toe, chuckled.

The next offerings have arrived.

Dung. Dung.

The Lizardmen changed direction, as if they hadnt seen us. And then they disappeared.

Velkist frowned.

Whats this?

They probably have emotions too, Neryssa said as she fastened her sword to her belt.

The drumming moved further away from us.

This is bad.

I might have been too aggressive.

I didnt expect them to be this weak.

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There was still no sign of reinforcements.

I released my grip on my sword.

Jenna scratched her cheek.

Is it over with a hundred? It didnt feel too difficult. Have we become stronger?

It seems like it.

Because we had been doing missions with high difficulty, we didnt notice the change.

Our party, including me, had become significantly stronger. A Lizardman at level 21 was not a weak monster by any means. At least a few steps above goblins.

There are several reasons for this.

The geographical advantage couldnt be overlooked.

Proper formation utilization during battles with fire.

But the most decisive reason was

Is it a condition that we have no choice but to get stronger?

If we had been weak, we would have died in other missions a long time ago.

Because we had experienced difficult missions, we devoted ourselves even more desperately to training in order to survive. But it would have been a joke if our skills hadnt improved.

Neryssa, Id like you to scout. There probably isnt anything special though.

Understood.

Neryssa stepped on a wooden barrel and leaped onto the roof.

Eventually, her figure disappeared beyond the roof. If something happened, she would report it immediately.

The rest of us can rest. It seems like the mission is over.

How boring.

The group relaxed.

Eloka sighed and sat down, sweating profusely on her forehead.

Even if we take medicine, the weather isnt great.

Sis, lets go over there.

Why? I like it here

Come on, lets go! Oppa Vel too.

Thats annoying. Dont call me that.

Lets go!

Let go of me. What is it?

Jenna dragged Eloka and Velkist into an alley.

Only the two of us remained here.

Me and Priasis.

Its an unnecessary consideration.

Its not like I have nothing to say, though.

I looked at Priasis. She was sitting on the broken pillar of the building with her knees bent. Priasis spoke.

How have you been all this time?

Ive been doing well.

I replied vaguely.

Life in the waiting room was quite a difficult story to tell.

I thought I was dead. Those beastfolks

They joined us recently. It hasnt been long since Ive returned, so I dont know them well. Well probably see them often in the future.

I see. Are they your new comrades?

Priasis muttered as if she were contemplating.

Then, in a calm tone, she began to recount what happened after she parted ways with me.

It was as expected.

After escaping the city, Priasis became a high-priority fugitive, pursued by countless pursuers. Interrogators dispatched by the Church and bounty hunters targeting the reward. It was said that the crisis was beyond counting.

You managed not to get caught.

I have a tough neck.

Priasis smiled bitterly.

It was possible because you helped me.

Is it about what happened in the city?

No.

Priasis shook her head.

One of the four Great Houses, the Halkion. They were the ones who actively pursued me. If you hadnt helped, I wouldnt have lasted long.

The fact that the area where they resided turned into ruins was a bit unexpected, but

So thats how it happened.

According to Neryssas explanation, the Halkion family was connected to the Sect, which was Priasiss enemy. There seemed to be some kind of connection even on the 20th floor. The strange atmosphere in the mansion couldnt be pinpointed, but

So, why did you come here? Its like a desert.

Thats right. This place is a vast desert called Silkia.

Priasis spoke.

I came here to find something.

Something?

Yes. What I saw in my dream they call it a key.

What are you going to do with that?

Isnt it obvious? To save the continent.

Priasiss expression turned serious.

I swallowed a bitter laugh. I thought that talking about saving the continent or whatever was just a childish whim, but she hadnt given up. In fact, her determination seemed stronger than before.

What exactly is this key?

I dont know for sure. I just have a feeling. I think Ill be able to figure it out as I gather things together.

Youre still talking in riddles.

It was like this when we first met. Talking about dreams being like this or the world being like that.

It was nerve-wracking, but right now, I didnt have a way to understand it either.

This girl

She had already appeared twice in the main mission.

There were some vague connections in other missions as well.

I thought about the layout of the village.

There were three entrances. The west gate, the north gate, and the east gate.

The refugees fled through the east gate. It was in the opposite direction of the desert. But Priasiss escape route was the north gate.

So youre going to find that key thing?

I chuckled.

I think Ill see you often in the future.

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