To the Depth of Abyss

Chapter 125: The festival is not over yet

"I will never forget."

That memory will never be forgotten by Elizabeth. That memory is the only one who still remains in Elizabeth about her big sister and their Longing Knight. 

Elizabeth didn't know where they are now and what are they doing. One thing she knows; we will meet again someday. 

That is her beloved big sister's last word before going to search for their missing Longing Knight. 

It's been two years since the two of them disappeared. During that time, Elizabeth had been asking for all the help she could ask for. Although there is no definite news yet, she will surely continue to wait for them to come home.

Elizabeth shed tears, remembering all those memories. Fortunately, she had finished the [Vigorous Maiden] dance. All the Broadcasting Device also stopped their work right after the dance was over. 

Teng ~ !

Teng ~ !

Teng ~ !

It was a sign that the festival had ended. 

Elizabeth lowered her hands. Since the festival was over, it meant that her job of becoming the [Vigorous Maiden] is also over. 

Next year the cast will be replaced by the next maiden. Elizabeth will watch in the audience seats. Maybe she will be entrusted with teaching the next maiden for next year.

That would be a good thing. Because honestly, the teaching given by the current dance teacher is so disciplined and stiff. 

Meanwhile, to perform a well dance, you must be able to be supple and tender.

Elisa will probably be a good teacher for the next year.

Gong ~ !

Gong ~ !

Gong ~ !

Just when they think that the festival is over, but it's actually not yet. 

"Was that a gong sound?" asked Elizabeth. 

Yes and not the bell sound from the church bells. The sound of the gong was so loud that everyone could hear it.

Everyone wondering: 

"Did we hear wrong?"

No they are not. They all heard the sound of the gong very clearly beforehand.

"Did someone make that gong sound?"

Probably yes. Because that sound could only be made by a human.

"But where that sound come from?"

They are still not clear about that. Because previously the sound of the three times 'gong' sounded spread throughout the town. Not like the bell sound from the church they heard every day. 

When all the people still confused on what happen, Veora reported to her superior. 

"Sylvia!"

Sylvia is still in her room, but with all her armor equipped and Blue Sky Sword being held, she is ready to fight. 

"That gong sound coming from the middle wall!"

In the middle wall that separated east and west district, one strange man stood in the middle of few Gold Hunter of East District. 

There is a big drum behind the strange man. That is the drum used to make the gong sound before. 

The strange man wears grubby black clothes and cover his body with black robe. His two bandaged hands held a Broadcasting Device. He punched the Broadcasting device, being angry somehow.

"How the fvck I turned this shit on!?"

The fact that the strange man casually standing in the middle of many hunters gave an impression, that he is not just an ordinary crazy strange man. 

"Activate! You little shitty item piece of sh - !"

After punching the device few times, he finally made the device to life. 

A dot on the broadcasting device glowed red. That means the device is broadcasting a live showing the strange man's face.

Everyone surprised because suddenly the broadcaster glass tube lit up again showing a different scene.

"Hey, what's up guys! It's me, ya boy, Jared! The Right Hand of the Demon King Commander, Dark Dragon Hand!"

The strange man, Jared, just spoke for a moment in front of the camera, but he already surprised everyone with his statement.

"I know this is sudden, but! THE FESTIVAL IS NOT OVER YET - !"

Jared disappeared from the live suddenly, leaving all the people in questioning his act and statement. 

The Right Hand of the Demon King Commander, Demon Dragon? The festival is not over yet? 

Is that a threat to all the hunters in Shield Town? Or is that a declaration of war for them since he comes from a Black Hunter group?

While the previous incident still created a lot of questions, the Major of the town had come to the scene and destroyed the broadcasting device Jared was using.

"I'm surprised you didn't kill me right away, bearer of Blue Sky Sword."

Jared arrived prepared for the worst, but it seemed like his life being spared in the meantime.

Standing gloriously, Sylvia faced the right hand of the Demon King Commander. 

"What is your excuse of entering this territory without my permission, you filthy creature?!"

Sylvia waers a helmet that covered her face. If she not, maybe all her subordinates will watch her shows an expression that felt utter disgust at the figure standing in front of her. 

"Aw, come on! Like you are going to give me a permission to enter your town and made a war declaration with you?!"

"Of course I will not. I am going to kill you right away if you do that. But the situation is different, and there is a lot of things I have to ask you."

Sylvia pointed her majestic sword at the man, threatens the man not to move from his place.

"Too bad! I'm done doing my job here! Time to retreat and do my other part!" 

Suddenly, there is a black smoke coming from under Jared's feet. 

All the female Hunter around him get an instinct that the black smoke is somekind of distraction. 

But only one person fast enough to immediately move her feet to strike forward.

However, Jared wouldn't just take that strike. He raised his left hand forward, gathered dark mana, then launched an attack.

[Dark Mana Ball]!

[Blue Clarity]!

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Suddenly, there is an explosion coming from the middle of the town. 

"Elizabeth!"

Someone called her from behind. She is the deputy administrator of the church, Liliana. 

"Let's get back inside!"

She comes to pick Elizabeth.

Elizabeth immediately get down from the altar and reach Liliana's hand.

Just when they want to run, Liliana sees something not ordinary happen outside Shield Town.

A thick black smoke appeared at several points around the Land of Honor. All of them slowly getting bigger as something burned hard at the point. 

That is so large that all the smoke is higher than the walls of Shield Town. 

All the town folks start to realize the big black smoke's appearance and wondering. 

"What happens?"

"Is there a fire outside?"

"But why is the smoke so thick and black?"

That is not an ordinary smoke. They are sure about that. 

Then what really happens outside? Even though the outpost guards didn't provide any news to the town?

"Elizabeth, come on!"

Liliana told Elisa to hurry up. Whatever is going on, all of those things must be bound to bad things.

Just when Elizabeth reaches her and they start running, a really loud screeching sound coming from inside the black smoke. 

The screech sound stunned them in their feet. Not just them, but all the people of Land of Honor. 

The screech sounded for like ten second. That not only stopped everyone's movement but also gave fear to the realization that the scream came from a region monster boss that shouldn't be in the Land of Honor.

"Deadly Vulture of the Tip of the West Horn. Why is he here?"

Liliana realized that the monster got carried by the black smoke, but, why?

Still not knowing what happens, the region boss monster flew out of the black smoke, showing itself to all southern region citizens.

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Monster Name: Deadly Vulture of the Tip of the West Horn.

Difficulty: Level 9

Type: Region Boss 

Monster Info: 

- Giant vultures guard the West Horn region. This bird has a large shape like a wyvern. Be careful of its debuff area skill. Don't attack it while flying high or it will or it will drop poisonous powders giving off a deadly debuff.

Recommendation Hunting Party: Platinum, Diamond

Existence: Floor 2, Region: Southwest

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The giant deadly flying in the dark sky while let out a terrifying screeching sound.

It was shocking, but the Hunters quickly prepared themselves for battle.

However, the boss monsters that came were not only the giant vultures.

"Hey, look, isn't that the Lizard King?!"

From the black smoke coming from the north came out a giant with a large shield and a large mace.

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Monster Name: Lizard King of the Labyrinth of Carnivorous Plants and Lizards.

Difficulty: Level 9

Type: Dungeon Boss 

Monster Info: 

- Treasure-keeping bosses from the end of the Labyrinth of Carnivorous Plants and Lizards. This dude has a mace and shield, weapons that are usually owned by a king. Be careful, he is strong.

Recommendation Hunting Party: Platinum, Diamond 

Existence: Floor 2

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"Are you kidding?!"

"Two big bosses at once?!"

Unfortunately, not only those two boss monsters appeared. 

To the south from outside the Shield Town area, a large thud rang out, as if something large had fallen to the surface.

The hunters on the southern side of the town headed straight to look at the scene. There they found a big black ship, there are many fishmen as the crew.

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Monster Name: Lord Albacore of the Indefinite Southwest stream.

Difficulty: Level 9

Type: Region Boss 

Monster Info: 

- A pirate ship that rules the Southwest stream. In the water they are tough fish to beat. On land they are fierce carnivores. 

Recommendation Hunting Party: Platinum, Diamond

Existence: Floor 2, Region: Southwest river.

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With [Lord Albacore] joined the party, there are 3 boss monsters sent by the black smokes.

What a surprise from the holy night. But who would expect such incident to happen? All they know is the festival is not over yet and the night is still long.