Chapter 5: Message in a Bottle
After some time only traces of three Assassins and a Thief from the Hermes guild were found. It was a complete massacre.
"Another contact has been lost. The last report that we got from them was disturbing. The search party reported that there is a very strong warrior with Weed"
"Suspend the search party! We need to send reinforcements first, escort the Assassins and Thieves."
Drinpelt reached the destination with the reinforcements from the Hermes Guild. The Holy Knights and Wizards were all battle ready.
The pirates, navy units, assassins and thieves were mobilized to give out support.
The Tracker traced the footsteps near the helium mining region but the track was spread out because of previous fights.
"This way, the footsteps are still fresh."
"Tiel and Dirge create a blockade."
"Make it strong and impenetrable."
Tiel a Navy Knight of the Kingdom of Haven belonged to the top 30 most powerful Knights.
He could conquer any dungeon and come out unscathed.
The initial thieves of the expedition were all wiped out.
Thieves have high agility but very low stamina, a great drawback of the job.
Counting from the escort group a total of 21 people have already died. This massacre was caused by only one person.
Seo Yoon stood by the dead bodies of the 3 assassins and the thief.
Roa: Be careful! There is an incredibly strong woman here!
Travis: Kill immediately! Forget about asking the location of Weed.
AlWynn: The main unit will support you until the very end.
The Hermes Guild members in Jigolaths had non stop chats in their guild chat.
The members of the Hermes guild left in the Kingdom of Haven kept reading with excitement.
Go chem: It's a fox hunt.
Strauss: More like a wild vixen.
Je Igeo: I've regretted coming to Jigolaths.
Her armor was full of small to large scratches.
Her health and vitality was also diminishing.
The trackers can come out anywhere at anytime.
Due to sleep depravity, she is reaching her limits.
Berserkers fight until they burn their last light of stamina.
The way each job gains experience and skills are different.
When you're only feeding from a party and don't put in the effort you get less of the experience that the party receives.
In this manner it can become a relaxing monster hunt and you still gain the experience.
Whereas if you place yourself in a dangerous room filled with monsters and enemies and fight till the death.
You will not only get the experience but the associated battle stats and skills will rise dramatically.
In such a state of constantly overcoming your limits and facing stronger opponents, putting your life on the line with each fight. This will undoubtedly make you stronger.
Berserker-Yun is in a fairly risky state now.
"No longer seems to be resisting."
One of the few enemies I've encountered so far that could easily win by brute force alone was Seo Yoon.
Mean while the assassins and thieves dragged their affairs were mobbed.
Inflicted with all sorts of poisons the body's resistance collapsed.
"This time!"
"Kill!"
As Seo Yoon shrugged them off, she realized that there was no place to escape.
Looking at the enemies they're starting hesitate as the fight drags on.
'The fight.'
Attacking while dodging the enemies that consisted of 31 people coming from the Hermes Navy support.
Knocking out these enemies took Seo Yoon's stamina to the very bottom.
After taking all these attacks and injuries it would surely have killed her, if she had another job.
The Berserker's fallout would cause her entire body to get sick and injured, a grave side effect.
At the end of the battle Seo Yoon was taking a breather.
The day before the enemies appeared Weed whispered Seo Yoon.
Weed: "I'm coming out of the mines now."
Seo Yoon was glad to know that Weed was almost with her.
After battling with the enemies for 10 hours Weed sent a whisper again.
Weed: "There was a delay, I'm having trouble with the loot. I'll arrive in an hour."
Another 5 hours have passed.
Weed: "Almost there."
It's been more than 2 hours.
Weed: "Now just around the corner"
Seo Yoon realizing that Weed would be in danger if he were to arrive now, decided to lead the enemies to another place.
GoldenBird and SilverBird were waiting inside the Helium mines.
For their safety Seo Yoon decided to leave.
Grasping her sword she stared at the entrance of the mines, longing for Weed.
Seo Yoon thought to herself. I can't stay here any longer, the tracking team is drawing near.
Her glossy black hair was waving in the air as she turned around and started to walk away.
Scratching sounds could be heard from inside the Helium mines as the wheels of the cart came nearer to the entrance.
GoldenBird and SilverBird were rushing towards the sounds that came from seven wagons tied up in a row that Weed and Yellowy were dragging.
You're late Weed.
Without her knowing, Seo Yoon was smiling brightly.
Weed's heart was inexplicably filled with joy once he saw Seo Yoon.
But was torn apart once he noticed the red letters on top of Seo Yoon's forehead.
Seo Yoon was branded with being a murderer.
Just how many enemies did she have to face for her armor to become like rags.
"It ends here!"
Thanks to Seo Yoon's interception of the thief and assassins, the Hermes guild was still unable to pinpoint their exact location.
We could still escape if we go quickly to the opposite direction.
But Seo Yoon was still fighting Knights and Warriors from the Hermes guild.
Berserker Yoon's status rendered her unable to fight. Even for someone like her there are limits, and she has reached her a long time ago.
Her visor was hanging and she was having trouble breathing.
Drinpelt along with Hermes Guild's military elite composed of Clerics, Magicians, Knights have arrived at the entrance of the Helium mine.
Not one member of the tracking expedition survived. Be it a thief, assassin or navy knight.
Drinpelt: "Thief investigate the footprints"
Thief: "The trail leads into the Helium mines. Looking at the fight that occured here, You can clearly see how savvy Weed fought our tracking team."
Now that Drinpelt has gathered his reinforced army. He is prepared to face anything that Weed may throw at him.
Weed trapped inside the Helium Mines seems too easy. Weed could be preparing a trap.
"I'm not trying to sound scared, but are you sure that Weed is still in there?"
"I don't know, they may have gotten out before we were able to trap them."
The connected wagons created a clear and easy trail for the trackers.
Seo Yoon then superimposed misleading tracks from very strong creatures that would give the trackers a second thought before continuing their trail.
She hasn't mastered the geography of the place so creating a perfectly discreet circular trail was next to impossible.
"Poison has entered her body and it's in a dangerous quantity."
The tracking team composed of a thief and a group of assassins were exploring the many chambers of the Jigolath caves.
Currently Drinpelt and his men were at a disadvantage because they were chasing Weed in the complex maze of the Jigolath caves. Drinpelt laughing said, finally the map is complete there is no place where the can hide now.
You can narrow down the search range. It is important to send the troops in an encroaching approach so they can't escape.
"If you look at the trackers even they can get lost in entering the chambers they almost look identical and you need to have a closer look at the chambers to recognize them. In case you didn't know, This mine will be different in the from anywhere in the middle until it's exit."
Helium and other treasures that could have been left by sculptors could be waiting for them inside. This was what was on the mind of the Hermes guild members.
"Go ahead and enter. Have you noticed some of the leaves are out of place."
Drinpelt with more than half of his troops entered the Helium mines.
As Weed expected, nothing's for free. A tough temptation of joining a prestigious guild such as the Hermes Guild was living off at another´s expense. This was also one of Hermes Guild's favorite past time.
It took a while for them to get to the end of the railroad mines. The ride was so rough that it could cause them to get hernia.
"Where is this going to take us?"
The four players who were aboard the wagon got off carefully.
As they got off Weed prepared a meal that was seasoned with sesame oil. As Weed finished the meal everyone ate until their stomachs were full.
- Installed traps killed 3 people and critically injured 1 person.
- Notoriety increases by 29
Weed and Seo Yoon went further into the Helium mines as a burning figure tried to crawl after them.
GoldenBird and SilverBird were carrying Yellowy, and were quickly covering a great distance from the entrance.
"Now where?"
Due to the after effects of the Berserker class, Seo Yoon's every stat and skill were being reduced.
It was very difficult to even walk.
It was very confusing to decide where to begin treating Seo Yoon. She had wounds all over her body, she's poisoned, and her stats were reducing every second.
"You must run. Escape the Jigolaths you got what wanted right?"
Well, Duh?! Weed thought to himself.
I'd be glad to do that. If only that big oaf Yellowy's legs could carry all the carts. I wouldn't hesitate.
Yellowy thought that since coming to Jigolaths he had only suffered five tribulations and is now finally going to die.
Dreaming about being in the Versailles continent, enjoying the early dawn dew that moisturizes the grass. Grazing happily, enjoying it's sweet wet taste.
Breeding more little Yellowys. Relaxing together with his other living sculptures like Bingryong, Phoenix, the Wyverns.
"But now I'm here in Jigolaths where it's totally packed with enemies ... .... In addition, we're going to kill people."
From the scene that took place. Weed looked like the protagonist from a romance movie. Where the protagonist saves the ladies in distress. trapped and isolated.
Where the wicked people to risk their lives to pursue them further.
It was an extreme situation. You can feel the tension in the air. This was the situation where Weed would shine.
The monsters and battles that I've experienced here in Jigolaths had never been easy.
Leading legions of the undead when the fleet of the Kingdom of Haven arrived.
Finding the Helium mines through that labyrinth maze.
As long as there were bad guys who were kind enough to teach me the wickedness of humans, I'll continue to face them.
Weed: "Come on Hermes! Send some more scouting party. I'll be right here waiting."
Seo Yoon: "Be careful."
Seo Yoon left with Yellowy.
The Helium mines were less complex compared to the maze before, soon they will find me.
But the loot from hunting in the Jigolaths, as well as the mithril angel should take top priority. It's a good thing I left those items with Seo Yoon. This should keep my uneasy mind at rest. Thinking like this should come as no surprise!
Weed muttered softly but nobody was there to hear him.
I was going to look for a place where to put my loot away. In order to dispose of them later once I got back on the continent, Versailles.
Heavy footsteps can be heard. There is no doubt that the Hermes Guild is coming.
The idea here was a bit far out, clearly it would be insane to do this.
"But I have to do this as soon as possible."
Taking out a small sculpture of a raven. As the Hermes Guild came into view. BOOM! A sinister mass of rolling stones came tumbling down.
| "Skill: Art of Sculptural Transformation!" |
Weed's body was becoming smaller and smaller as he turns into a Raven.
Weed called out to the other birds. GoldenBird and SilverBird! get your assess on top of Yellowy.
-You follow me.
-Roger, owner
-We will be really noticeable, since we are made of gold and silver.
Using common sense. GoldenBird and SilverBird covered their bodies in charcoal powder. Making them as black as the Raven.
And then one by one the backpack hanging from Yellow's back started falling. Yellowy tried to grab them with his mouth. BITE!
-Let it go.
Weed and Seo Yoon on top of the backpacking Yellow grabbed by two birds fly through the passage to the dungeon entrance.
Kya Woo!
The Monsters found them but because they were flying out of reach the monsters couldn't do anything. They gave everyone the slip and escaped.
A group of 3 Ravens with carriages came out of the Jigolaths Cave.
It was a long time since Weed saw the sweet blue clear sky.
Against a backdrop of boiling lava and volcanoes, and those far the white snowy field.
The view of the Jigolaths's skyline and landscape was a sight to behold.
This time his chests feel lighter. It was a sign for one´s fortune changes for the better.
The heaviness brought by using the hoe in all the mining in the Helium Mines was all gone.
Weed use Lion's Roar with all his might!
"CAh CAh CAh CAh CAh Caah CAah CAAH!
Morale increases by 200% for all allies in the influence range of Lion’s Roar. Any present state of confusion will be cleared. An extra 220% increase in Leadership will be applied for five minutes. |
Hearing such a loathing sound, GoldenBird and SilverBird flew out of sight.
Still Weed felt proud. Shameless of the audacious sound that he had just made.
Weed's black pupils quickly surveyed all of Jigolaths that could be seen.
"Well, that's quite a turn out."
Kingdom of Haven's fleet of sailors together with Griffith and his Pirates where on the look out for Weed.
When the Hermes Guild sends reinforcements, they send an entire naval fleet of sailors.
Weed has greatly troubled Drinpelt. Due to the substantial damage of his combat crew. Finding replacements is gonna be difficult.
There are dozens of ships docked around the Unfreezing River. Warships and Pirate ships came in sight.
Art of Sculptural Transformation is really useful. Weed was racking up his brain trying to figure out how to escape this difficult situation. He refuses to give up.
I could get help using Yurin's Picture Teleportation.
Of course even among the enemies they had Magicians who could use space distortions spells, and landing in the wrong place could easily put them in harm's way.
In any case, the risk is too great and I can't endanger Yurin.
Furthermore, Picture Teleportation requires specific details for it to work and all I did in Jigolaths was hunting and mining for precious minerals.
I can't let the few precious people in my life get caught and be taken hostage in Jigolaths.
Somehow I had to obtain a ship and get the hell out.
-Follow me.
Weed flew to the sky and passed above the warships.
He flew along the Unfreezing River.
It was hard flying. slightly higher above the temperature difference was intense and also there was a strong wind.
The raven took a break once he reached down to the reef, and again repeated the same flight over!
Northeast of the Unfreezing River there was a beach leading to the entrance of the sea.
"Art of Sculptural Transformation Cancel!"
After returning to human form Weed opened his backpack.
He pulled out several glass bottles.
The bottles were filled with wine, distilled whiskey, medicinal herbs, snakes, several kinds of liquors. Weed was always prepared.
Grudgingly Weed empties the bottles.
"I have to empty these bottles so I can send out my messages."
If you look at the movies often when a person is stuck in a deserted island they would send out their dying notes inside glass bottles. In hope that it would reach someone.
All of my bottles have been sent out to sea.
Weed was also following this behavior.
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He was flexing the palm of his hands while thinking of how the note could make a striking impression.
"And you may never know ......."
Weed started pulling out the dwindling trees on the beach after wards proceeded to chop them into pieces.
Repairing the Ghost Ship's broken mast and hull would require a lot of wood.
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