Chapter 29

"Kweeeek!"

Loudon screamed and fell forward.

[Level up!]

[All stats +1 increased.]

[Bonus stat +1 awarded.]

When the giant Loudon collapsed, Widon's face turned pale.

"Th-the captain has fallen!"

"Uwaaaaah!"

"Captain..."

With their leader gone, Widon's morale hit rock bottom.

Asel, sensing the opportunity, began to attack Widon with the extermination team.

"Kweeeek!"

"Kweeeeek!"

Widon without Loudon was easy prey.

In the end, it took less than 10 minutes for all of Widon to become cold corpses.

"It's over!"

"Waaaaaaah!"

The extermination team raised their arms and cheered.

"Crazy..."

Asel couldn't believe the situation.

The user who applied for the extermination team looked weak to anyone.

The level was the proof.

However, with every member being precious, it was a waste to refuse his support.

In any case, it was judged that he would be of some help in hunting Widon.

But he single-handedly fought Loudon and won a victory.

'Who the hell is that guy...'

He subdued Loudon with just his fists, without any weapons such as a sword or shield.

The iron armor that Loudon was wearing had more than a few dents.

Those fists crumpled the armor.

'Crazy...'

How is that possible?

'I'm not dreaming, am I?'

Asel's mind could only doubt whether the situation was a dream or not.

* * *

'It's definitely fraudulent.'

In New World, level is an important factor.

And it was the grade that allowed you to overcome it.

If he hadn't learned the Underworld Kings Fist first, it might have taken longer to deal with Loudon.

Jeong-Hoon drew his sword.

It's time to collect the materials to decipher the map.

[List of materials]

-Loudon's horn x1

-Loudon's blood 100ml

-Loudon's tongue x1

The material needed is Loudon's horn.

The horn can be obtained by collecting a pair of protruding horns on the forehead.

Jeong-Hoon stabbed his sword into its forehead and collected the horn.

After the horn, it was Loudon's blood and tongue.

Blood gushed as he cut out the tongue.

The collection was finished by filling the glass bottle he had prepared in advance with more than 100ml of the blood.

[All materials have been collected.]

[Find the NPC and complete the quest.]

Done!

Jeong-Hoon got up from his seat.

Loudon was Lv.60, but since it was a monster needed for the scenario, it didn't drop any loot.

However, he was very satisfied just by the fact that the materials were collected.

With this, he was able to find the location by deciphering the map.

"...Thank you sincerely for taking care of the nuisance."

Asel approached and bowed.

In this subjugation, Jeong-Hoon's contribution could be said to be more than 90%.

Widon wasn't difficult to hunt, but Loudon was a different story.

His monstrous strength and defense made the extermination team struggle.

Jeong-Hoon single-handedly defeated such a Loudon.

To Asel and the extermination team, Jeong-Hoon was a benefactor.

"It's okay. I got what I needed too."

"I see."

Asel saw Jeong-Hoon collecting Loudon's horns, tongue, and blood.

He was curious about what they would be used for, but he didn't bother to ask.

"Then I'll be on my way."

"...That's a shame."

"Come to our village anytime. We'll let you stay for free at our inn."

"If you come to our restaurant, we'll give you a free dinner!"

Jeong-Hoon, who returned to the village, immediately parted ways with the extermination team.

The extermination team members regretted not being able to celebrate together, but they couldn't force him to stay when he said he was busy.

"Yes."

Jeong-Hoon arrived at the mansion where the vagrants stayed and looked for Jorden.

An exclamation mark appeared above his head.

[Quest completed.]

[You can proceed to the next quest.]

"Oh, you brought it."

Jorden's eyes lit up as he took the materials that Jeong-Hoon handed him.

Then he took out a jar in the corner and put all the ingredients in it.

Crackle. Sizzle.

An eerie sound was heard from inside the jar, and then acrid smoke billowed out with the sound of firecrackers exploding.

"Haha, this is something I've been researching my whole life."

He knows.

That is the Jar of All.

This jar makes the appropriate potion when the ingredients are put in according to the recipe.

The potion made this time is a potion of complete restoration under Lv.100.

Jorden unfolded the map and poured the potion contained in the jar.

Pitter-patter.

The purple liquid ran down the map and dripped onto the floor under the desk.

Nevertheless, Jorden didn't care and poured all the liquid contained in the map.

Then a change appeared on the map.

The picture on the map, which was so worn out that it could not even be read properly, began to become clearer.

[You have successfully restored the old map.]

'Done.'

The corners of Jeong-Hoon's mouth rose.

"No, this is?!"

Jorden's eyes widened as he checked the map.

A new question mark appeared above his head, unable to take his eyes off the map with a horrified expression.

[Epic Quest: Treasure of the Map]

-Restriction: User who restored the old map

-Reward: ?

-Description: You have successfully restored an old and worn-out map. Go to the location indicated by the map and take the treasure.

Jorden rolled up the map and handed it over.

"Thank you."

As Jeong-Hoon pretended to leave, Jorden hurriedly grabbed him.

"Wait!"

"Hmm? Why?"

"I wonder if I can follow you to where the map points."

"Of course."

It was a request that had to be accepted.

The reason is that you can only get unique rewards if Jorden is there.

'This is why the unique reward went to the user who discovered it first.'

Jorden, who found the treasure, no longer moves with the user.

So, from now on, he only plays the role of interpreting old maps.

It was the same when Jeong-Hoon performed the quest.

But now that history is changing.

'I'll take it this time too.'

Lee Hwa-Rang, who took the Underworld King's Fist before returning.

Ironically, the reward that should have been taken this time was also expected to be Lee Hwa-Rang's.

* * *

Earth Korea management team.

"The NPC is following...?"

"That map was decipherable?"

Truly, the more you look at it, the more surprising it is.

The old map was considered an item for collection.

Because it's useless.

But the user who received the map went into a mansion and was given a new quest.

Who would have thought that there would be an NPC giving quests there...?

The surprising thing is that the user not only completely subjugated Loudon, but also perfectly deciphered the map.

"Where does the map point?"

"Zoom in on the map."

The employee zoomed in on the map deciphered by the NPC.

The map pointed to a mine a short distance from Idenhark.

"It's a mine? Or maybe a quarry or a pit?"

"There's nothing in this mine, is there?"

It's just a mine that exists in the village.

It is a mine that no one visits because no NPC gives quests related to the mine.

In reality, the mine was so devoid of anything profitable that it was hardly worthy of the name.

In fact, it would cost more to hire people to work there than it would make in profit.

As a result, it could be said that it was a mine that even the lord of the territory ignored.

The map was pointing to such a mine.

"I think there might be something here?"

The employees smelled something.

At the same time, they were excited.

What surprise would it be this time?

* * *

Idenharc Mine.

In fact, it was called a mine, but it was an unmanaged mountain with only traces of having been dug up a long time ago.

A very long time ago, some ores that were worth a lot of money were discovered, so it was named a mine. Now the vein is dry and it can be said that it is a forgotten mine where nothing comes out even if you dig hard.

"Hmm, why was the map pointing here?"

Jorden tilted his head.

'Why? Because the real treasure is hidden there.'

Normally, he would search inside the mine, but Jeong-Hoon stopped in the forest a little away from the mine.

"How about searching here?"

"You mean here?"

"Yes."

Bringing Jorden doesn't mean you'll automatically get unique rewards.

It is said that Lee Hwa-Rang spent almost five days searching for treasure with Jorden.

It was because he spent three days in the mine.

Jeong-Hoon wants to reduce such useless time.

That is to search from this place where the treasure is buried.

'The unique reward I found was buried in a slightly different place. It was because I found that place that I was able to find it.'

These were the words left by Lee Hwa-Rang before returning.

He is certain that the place he was talking about is here.

"Hmm, I understand."

Jorden said that and took out the detector.

The detector is a tool that reacts when treasure is buried nearby.

Unfortunately, it is not a very useful item except for close range because it detects treasures within 2m.

However, when Jorden activated the detector and brought it to the ground, the detector's radar began to blink.

"Did you find it?"

"I think so?! Wait a minute!"

"Yes."

Jorden searched every nook and cranny with an excited face.

"Right here!"

The place where he stopped was in front of a tree that had rotted and crumbled, leaving only the base.

The circumference of the base was so wide that Jeong-Hoon couldn't cover it even if he stretched out his arms in both directions.

Thinking of the tree that must have been fine once, it was hard to even imagine how big it would have been.

Anyway, it means it's here.

Jeong-Hoon took out a shovel from his inventory.

"Move over."

"I'll help you dig."

"Yes."

Jeong-Hoon and Jorden dug the ground hard.

When they dug deep enough for one person to enter.

The item that was buried slowly revealed itself.

"This is...?"

Jorden's brow furrowed as he saw the treasure.

What he saw was a bow.

It was a very old bow with faded colors and a string that had long since been broken, making it impossible to use.

It seemed like the bow would break if he touched it even a little bit.

[Broken Unknown Bow]

-Type: Bow

-Grade: Rare

-Attack Power: 0

-Critical Hit Rate: 0%

-Remaining Durability: 0%

-Special Ability (1): Unusable

-Special Ability (2): Unusable

Jeong-Hoon carefully lifted the bow.

"...It's a treasure that has lost its value. We've come up empty."

Jorden clicked his tongue.

He was convinced that a very rare treasure was hidden, but it was a bow that had long been broken.

However, Jeong-Hoon's expression was different.

This is the item he needs to bring this time.

"Thank you for coming with me."

"Huh? What, are you satisfied with that?"

"Yes."

As Jeong-Hoon nodded, an exclamation mark appeared above Jorden's head.

[Epic Quest Completed.]

[You have acquired the [Title] Beginner Treasure Hunter.]

"...Not only me, but you also have the qualities of a treasure hunter. Seeing you so happy to find the treasure reminds me of myself in the old days."

Jorden was once a treasure hunter.

Later, he became fascinated with the joy of interpretation and turned to become an interpreter.

[Beginner Treasure Hunter]

-Type: Title

-Grade: Rare

-Assesses the value of treasures. (Rare or lower)

-Passive: 'Lower Treasure Detection' available

Jeong-Hoon smiled with satisfaction.

This title can be obtained from Jorden and gives you the ability to see through the value of treasure.

Likewise, it is a title that can evolve, and it is a title that needs to be evolved for the future.

"I will use it gratefully."

"Okay. Then I'll look around the mine a little more and go back."

"All right."

The treasure location indicated on the map was inside the mine.

Jorden, who smelled something, took the detector and went into the mine.

'He'll be out soon.'

Jorden finds a new passage at the end of the mine where treasure is hidden.

After that, many users will get the treasure through quests.

Except, of course, for the bow Jeong-Hoon is holding.

Now it's time to restore this bow.