The Player Hides His Past

Chapter 137: Trust me (1)

[Last Adventurer: You will not die on the Arcana continent. Upon death, you will return to reality immediately and cannot access the Arcana continent for a certain period of time. Cooldown: 24 hours]

The successful [Seed of the World Tree] quest.

It opened a title system as a reward.

It was none other than the World Quests reward, but when I first checked the effect, I wondered if this kind of chicken ribs^[1]Chicken ribs is a metaphor for something that serves little use but would be a waste to throw away. Its apparently because chicken ribs have little flesh and a lot of bones. would actually be useful I couldnt believe the day to use that effect actually came.

Of course, this is only when [Map That Connects All Things] is in effect.

I was certain that it could work.

This was an epic-grade item, the demon kings loot.

Above all, it was proved by the scene I had witnessed in the [Broken Dimension Gap] rupture.

[???]

The unknown demon had entered the rupture with its bare hands.

Offer the demon kings loot as sacrifices.

I had to do that to pass.

Time waits for no one.

Yeah.

Its been a while since you said the right thing, Hoyeol.

Time was limited.

Marcelo is at his limit.

Step on the land of Arnaca Continent

It came a little earlier than I thought.

I supposed it was something I couldnt postpone.

So what I needed was a short amount of time and full preparation.

So to speak, I had to go back to the beginning and struggle.

My preparation was simple.

Your application for the towers exit is on hold.

First of all, finish the chiefs work according to procedures.

This damn formality and procedure!

Although I probably had no time for this.

It was obvious that if I didnt do it, Marcelo would take it on.

Hadnt I realized this from numerous social experiences?

There was nothing more stressful than handling tasks handed to you by others.

It could end up shortening Marcelos lifespan.

Im sorry. Senior Belliere Yushia.

Why did I put aside Bellieres application for the towers exit?

It was simple.

I had no choice but to go to Arcana by myself.

It will be like a living hell.

Even if the decisive battle weapon, the Qirnberg Machine Tower, was activated, the seed of the new World Tree was hatched, and the activities of the demons became slow due to the oppression of the Demon King. The Arcana continent had already become a den for demons.

Its a dangerous place even for a senior of the Mage Tower.

It might be a different story if the entire Mage Tower moved.

It is the territory of an inferior race. I want to trample on them at one.

Like always.

My mouth chattered like usual.

If it werent for the effect of the title [The Last Adventurer], it would have been unimaginably reckless.

Even if the senior mages abilities were beyond imagination, demons were not the problem for Belliere.

Theres no way back.

The effect specified in the item.

Even if it also said that it could teleport several people.

There was no way to come back.

Moreover, the moment the teleportation effect was triggered, the [Map That Connects All Things] lost all of its effects.

This meant that it was impossible to get insurance even if I wanted to.

Anyway, lets get ready.

First of all, this pure integrity

I had to make the most of this item quickly!

I didnt know about Grandfel, but I didnt have musoyu spirit^[2]Musoyu literally translates to non-possession or lack of possession. Musoyu doesnt mean not having anything. It just means not having unnecessary things. yet, so I felt like I would die out of the unfairness if I couldnt use [The Map to All Things] as much as possible.

Of course, the first and foremost purpose.

[Quest: Request From the Simuard Family].

Succeeding in this quest.

Through this, Marcelos curse of terminal illness would be lifted.

Could I do this?

I wasnt worried.

I had this personality, the profound and complex pride of Grandfell.

I understood it better than anyone else.

[He was the heir to a great family, but that family was ruined by the demons.

The only survivor of the family, Grandfel Claudie Arpheus Romeo, hereinafter referred to as Grandfel, walked the path of a demon hunter to take revenge on the demons.]

The sacrifice of the Mage Tower was Senios, and that alone was enough.

I could feel the pride of Grandfel rising.

What I had to do was the same as always.

A simple warm-up before rolling your brain can be helpful.

Train your weak body. (Repeat)

• 35KM run (Successful)

• 2,500 push-ups (In Progress)

• 1,500 pull-ups (Successful)

• 700 burpee test (Successful)

Now, the struggle began.

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Floating garden.

Black and green.

A mismatched pair was sitting across from each other at a table.

The first to speak was the green-haired Belliere.

My application for the towers exit has been put on hold.

Bit

Belliere unconsciously bit her lips.

She was aware that her purpose for the towers exit was not appropriate.

But she thought Lee Hoyeol would understand the seriousness of the situation.

I dont know how to do it. Is there any way to present a specific purpose?

The Simuard familys curse of terminal illnesses.

Her purpose was to treat it.

Naturally, she didnt even know what the curse was.

But it wasnt something she should blame herself for.

Wouldnt Simuard have tried the same?

Nevertheless, they couldnt escape the curse of the terminal illness.

Its not your responsibility. Senior Belliere.

Matis, the founder of black magic.

In some areas, black magic before its establishment was called a curse rather than magic.

Thanks to this, Matis had also heard of Simuards curse of terminal illness.

More than that, before he entered the Mage Tower, he had faced Simuards blood kin.

It was neither magic nor black magic.

Matis ring, a magic tool that responded to the right mana.

He adjusted the ring.

At that time, the color of the ring hadnt changed.

It was proof that the curse was not black magic.

I can tell just by looking at his face. There wont be much time left.

If we use Senior Bellieres healing magic

My healing magic?

Shake

Belliere shook her head.

I probably can keep him breathing. But unless we solve the fundamental problem, the curse of terminal illness. It would be no different from necromancy.

Matis looked at his teacup.

The tea had cooled down for a while.

The calm surface of the teacup felt bleak.

?

At that moment.

Suddenly, he heard a snort.

When Matis raised his head, Belliere was smiling.

With a bitter look on her face.

Hes stupid. Actually, its not anything new. Because Marcelo has been the same since his childhood. Watching from his side, hes so foolish that its annoying. That man.

Chief Marcelo is so foolish that its annoying?

Senior Matis, do you know what the Simuard familys annual event is?

Well, when it comes to annual events

It must be something that happened every year.

If she was talking about something that happened every year in the mage family

Belliere added to Matis, who felt troubled.

Memorial service.

!

Because their blood kins die every year in the Simuard family.

Oh dear.

He had overlooked it.

The curse of terminal illness was a blood-related curse with no exceptions.

It wasnt surprising that victims of the curse appear every year.

Matis asked in wonder.

But what does stupidity have to do with that?

Ive never seen him sad.

!

Every single memory I have about him from childhood remains vivid. Even when his father passed away, and even when those close to him passed away. Marcelo never shed tears.

Belliere hated Marcelo for being reticent.

He was like a good kid waiting calmly for his turn to come someday.

Belliere snorted again.

Look, its the same now. What kind of meeting is he going to have with that body?

Crystal Hall.

Marcelo was conducting a roundtable meeting.

If you asked them why they didnt attend the meeting.

It was because they didnt think they could bear to see the weakened Marcelo.

Im worried.

Matis mouth went dry.

As expected, was there nothing they could do?

The moment he was about to reach for the teacup with a heavy heart.

?

Splash

There were ripples in the calm teacup.

The teacup was shaking slightly.

The vibration gradually increased.

The source of the vibration was getting closer.

Belliere-nim!

Skilled mage of healing school, Klee.

Dash

Klee, who was running in a hurry, was shocked.

She didnt know Belliere was talking to Senior Matise.

I am sorry for interrupting your conversation!

Theres nothing to apologize for.

We just finished talking. Its fine, Klee. Whats this about?

Ah, actually!

Was there an urgent situation within the healing school?

He shouldnt listen to other peoples circumstances.

As Matis was about to get up.

I thought I should talk to you about the Crystal Hall, the roundtable meeting!

Roundtable meeting?

The roundtable meeting was still in progress.

Belliere asked curiously.

Continue, Klee.

Hosh.

Catching her breath.

Soon, Klee continued.

What did you say?

But what she said was something they could never have imagined.

Chief Lee Hoyeol wants to enter the Arcana Continent?

Belliere and Matis.

The two faced each other without either of them saying anything first.

How could someone enter the Arcana Continent?

They didnt know the method.

But they could guess the reason.

No way, the reason why Chief Lee decided to withhold my towers exit application

Was it related to Marcelo?

It was not the time to guess.

The three people hurriedly headed to the Crystal Hall.

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The roundtable meeting.

I declared in the Crystal Hall, in front of the mages.

I intend to enter the Arcana Continent.

With great confidence.

It was the chief who must protect the Mage Tower.

But now that I would be away for personal reasons.

The appropriate procedure was to ask for understanding from all members of the Mage Tower.

Indeed.

All of this was due to Grandfels pride that valued formality and procedures. However, was it necessary to declare it at the roundtable meeting?

Its like bragging in front of employees about taking annual leave.

Exchange parchment paper would have been enough.

Besides, I hadnt even confirmed whether the effect of [Map That Connects Everything] could work yet. What if I couldnt teleport to Arcana?

Really, I dont even want to imagine the aftermath.

However, my feelings were never revealed.

The time away will not be long. So I would like you to refrain from making requests related to me, including the application for the towers exit, for a few days. I ask for your understanding.

I ask for your understanding, he said.

Grandfel, I didnt know you could say something like this.

Youve grown up.

I was amazed.

At the flowing silence, I realized.

Wait, I forgot where this is.

Suddenly, I recalled my past.

When the manager said they hoped for the employees understanding, there was clearly a ridiculous reason behind it. But because of the damn class society. I could only follow the superiors demand.

I said that I asked for their understanding, but it was actually just a one-sided declaration.

Yeah, I had wondered why I suddenly acted like this. Without this pride, I was just a dead man. There was no way I could spit out the word understanding with this personality of a boomer.

You dont have to, Chief Lee.

It was Marcelo who broke the silence.

Still, did this mean our rank was the same?

Marcelo continued with a questioning look.

While you are away, I will take over your work

No, then it would be useless for me to visit the Arcana Continent.

I refuse.

Yes? You refuse.

I will say it again. No one can replace my vacancy.

I always felt this, but.

Even if my mouth was crooked, I wondered how it could be this crooked.

I was basically saying I would just come back and deal with it.

I couldnt believe I spat out those words in such a grandiose and feisty manner.

Still, thanks to that, It seemed my intentions were conveyed.

I understand.

Silence flowed again at Marcelos answer

But the silence didnt last long. Because the Mage Tower had learned about the existence of demons and the current status of the Arcana Continent through the new roundtable meeting.

Whisper

I could hear them talking even if I wasnt trying to.

How would he enter the Arcana Continent?

Did he find a new way?

But even if its possible to enter, its too dangerous!

Even the World Tree had felt threatened and sowed new seeds.

The Arcana continent was on the brink of extinction.

Since I said I would enter such a living hell.

It was only natural for them to be concerned.

Even if this Chief Lee Hoyeol were talking about.

Someone raised his hand in the midst of the commotion.

It was a familiar face.

It was the Senior Mage of Pure Magic, Banglet Tom.

Even in this situation, he kept his formality.

As expected, when learning anything, it was effective to learn it strictly.

When I unintentionally nodded with satisfaction, Banglet said.

Im not doubting your abilities, Chief, but are you okay on your own? As you know better than anyone else, the Arcana Continent is currently

At Banglets question, all eyes focused on me.

Creak

Even Matis and Belliere, who entered the Crystal Hall late, had their eyes directed to me. Are you really entering the Arcana continent alone? Arent you too reckless?

Each of them must be thinking like that.

As I said, I will enter the Arcana Continent by myself.

But there was no need to look at me pitifully.

In Grandfels words, it could be called arrangement.

Even if I looked like this.

I have some strong reinforcements on the Arcana continent.

Haiel. And the dark spirit.

The dwarven flying boat flying in the skies of Arcana.

And lastly.

Akshans decisive battle weapon, the Qirnberg Machine Tower.

[Experience point is accumulating in the decisive battle weapon, Qirnberg Machine Tower.]

[Fame is accumulating in the decisive battle weapon, Qirnberg Machine Tower.]

[You obtain the right to acquire the accumulated experience and fame.]

I didnt forget that experience point and fame was accumulating in the Qirnberg Machine Tower.

Therefore, even if I would be lonely when entering the Arcana continent, I wouldnt be alone.

But this guys way of talking.

It wasnt kind enough to explain the specific situation.

But you have nothing to worry about.

All I had to do was add firmly.

Trust me.

• 1. Chicken ribs is a metaphor for something that serves little use but would be a waste to throw away. Its apparently because chicken ribs have little flesh and a lot of bones.
• 2. Musoyu literally translates to non-possession or lack of possession. Musoyu doesnt mean not having anything. It just means not having unnecessary things.