Chapter 135: Dungeon of Deception

They left the inn.

The boy protested that he was busy, but I didn't let him go. At least I needed instructions in exchange for coins. With some difficulty, he grumbled reluctantly and walked forward.

That's not true. I have to finish my work by the evening.

Do you really think a few words are worth as much as gold?

The boy pouted and fixed the leather bag.

I followed closely behind the boy as he walked quickly down the street. He drove toward the city center, passing an intersection where an inn was located. The faint silhouette of the city wall could be seen behind the heads of passersby.

Rather than heading to the outskirts of the city, we go inward.

Two possibilities come to mind.

Either this boy was trying to trick me, or the dungeon was actually in town.

You'll know when you get to your destination.

Results were available after 5 minutes.

The number of mercenaries increased as you progressed into the city. Some of the injured were carried away on stretchers, bleeding from severed limbs.

The boy looked at the injured men and frowned.

That's why I didn't want to come here.

So the dungeon is inside the city.

To be exact, it's in the center of town, right next to the temple. It appears immediately after the Nersa invasion ends.

The boy passed through the city gate.

A familiar building appeared in front of me. A high tower made of brick. This is the watchtower on the 10th floor that I always explored. The cathedral on the right was also the same as his description, but looked more like a temple than a cathedral.

What is this?

An impressive building caught my eye between the watchtower and the temple.

There is a huge staircase leading to the basement. The staircase was surrounded by a sturdy iron grate. A knight in ornate silver armor stood at the barred entrance. Mercenaries, merchants, and priests were scattered throughout the region.

This staircase is the entrance to the dungeon. It's pretty easy to tell, right?

Not very similar.

If it wasn't something special, would they have such security guards? In addition to the stones mentioned earlier, various treasures overflow from the dungeon. From coins to gems to valuable equipment, It's truly a treasure trove. Well, you can't leave with everything.

A group of two men and one woman attempted to enter a stairwell.

A knight blocked their path. The man in front of me held out a shiny piece of silver.

The church has a monopoly on dungeons. They make money by selling such passes. They also participate in the treasures that emerge from within. They're just greedy.

I nodded.

Free admission was clearly not an option.

Anyway, that should cover the cost, right? Can I go back now?

Thank you for your hard work. You are free to leave.

I could have let you stay here all day, but I left you alone.

I've asked everything there is to ask. I was able to figure out the rest on my own.

If you have any other questions, please contact us again. I'll give you special treatment.

So, where can I find you?

You'll have to find out for yourself!

The boy muttered and quickly disappeared into the crowd.

I sat on a wooden bench under a nearby tree. It was possible to purchase passes with coins. Maybe I should go and take a look myself. But that wasn't my intention.

I got separated from the group and didn't have enough time to try. I was unprepared.

The estimated return time shown at the top of the field of view was 45 hours.

When I saw the mercenaries heading to the dungeon, they were all loaded with supplies. I could see cooking utensils through the gap in the opened bag. In other words, it was almost impossible to complete the dungeon in one or two days.

It makes no sense to reunite the party now.

Just learning about Priasis' status and the existence of a dungeon where you can get advent stones was enough of a reward.

If you find someone you can trust for a long time in the waiting room, you can come back later.

General information gathering is now complete.

There's nothing to do.

I scratched my head.

The job was completed within one day. You can ask a nearby mercenary about the dungeon, but I'm not that keen on it.

First, many mercenaries observe, but few go inside.

There are those who can cross the hidden wall and those who cannot. Most likely, it's the latter.

After observing for about 30 minutes, the ratio is less than 10:1.

However, it seemed that if someone who could pass went first, their friends could also enter. Therefore, the term "bringer" seems to apply. They seemed to be looking around to see if anyone else was coming.

I crossed my arms and thought.

I was sure he would come.

I finally have some time left. The rest was also not appealing.

Should I throw a party and come in?

Without risk, there is no profit.

If something happens, you can just leave me alone and leave.

When I stood up, someone grabbed me by the sleeve.

Hyung, I'm still here!

It was the boy who left 30 minutes ago.

He seemed strangely excited.

What is this? You said you were going to work.

That's right. I took the coin you gave me to a jeweler, and it turns out it's worth more than I thought. It's old coins or something.

So?

That's right.

I can't give it anymore. Don't think you can take advantage of me.

That's not true!

The boy puffed out his cheeks and exclaimed.

It's free. I mean, it's free. Wouldn't you like the services mentioned above?

I'm not interested.

It seems like you're concerned about witches. There are unspoken rumors.

The boy looked around and came close to my ear.

Actually, this witch was deceived by the church. She knows

There is no need to say it.

Huh? How did you know that? I had a hard time getting this information!

I got up from my seat.

I was planning on exploring the dungeon, but this brat ruined my enthusiasm.

The boy followed me.

Don't follow.

Now let me show you around the city! I know the best restaurants. You know, I used to be a leader.

I don't need it. Why do you keep bothering me?

I brushed the boy off and left.

But thanks to him, I learned something new.

Gold coins had to be exchanged to be used properly. I decided to go to a jeweler. The boy spoke quickly next to me.

That's because you look a lot like someone I know, Hyung!

Does anyone know?

Black hair and black eyes! Hyung, aren't you a minority in the East? Some of the children I play with are similar to me. But he is much younger.

I stopped at a dead end.

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