Chapter 194

Last time, it had been a "fated item."

Hadn't he gotten the Hindel Set that way?

He checked to see if there was something similar this time.

『Random Box』×3

→《Legendary》

→A box that allows you to randomly obtain a fated item or skill.

→All items that can be obtained from this box are Legendary-rank.

‘Hmm.’

Was it because the next items he was meant to get weren't appropriate for his level yet?

Or was it that there were no fated items or skills available?

Unfortunately, there were none this time.

Still, he could get new Legendary-rank items.

Should he be happy?

As he was about to use them, thinking he might get more Legendary-rank skills, a new message appeared for Seonghyun.

[There is a fate that will be unlocked at Level 160.]

[Are you sure you want to use them now?]

“Huh?”

‘So it even tells you like this.’

Seonghyun's current level was 150.

So, there was a fate that would appear if he just gained 10 more levels and moved to the next region.

He didn't know what he would get, but it was at least better than opening them now and getting a random Legendary-rank skill.

‘I should save them for a bit.’

The items wouldn't disappear just because he didn't open them now.

For the same reason, he didn't use the Tome of Blood or the Tome of the Overlord yet either.

It wouldn't be a bad idea to pick a new skill in conjunction with whatever he gets after opening the boxes.

And since he had just gotten Blood Monarch and Vampirism, he wasn't desperate for new skills right now.

The event was over.

Ninyaru could take him to any labyrinth.

Now, it was time to move to a real city.

He wanted to leave quietly if possible, but…

“So, you're leaving.”

Hearing the voice from behind him, Seonghyun flinched.

A familiar voice.

Seonghyun turned his head.

Just as he expected, Branch Manager Belmore was looking at him with sad eyes.

His business here was done.

It was only natural that he would leave.

So why the sad expression?

“Ahem, I'm planning to leave for another city.”

He had spoken casually as requested, but it still felt awkward, and a dry cough escaped.

As Seonghyun said that, Branch Manager Belmore nodded and spoke forlornly.

“Thank you for staying in this city for so long.”

“…I… should be the one thanking you.”

“Hahaha, just hearing those words is the greatest honor of my life.”

Although he didn't understand Branch Manager Belmore’s words, Seonghyun nodded in acknowledgment.

Branch Manager Belmore then bowed deeply and cried out.

“Please! I pray that you will reach the very pinnacle!!! May you be well until then!!!”

Branch Manager Belmore was telling him to reach the peak of the Overlord's path.

Watching him, Seonghyun felt burdened, yet also quite grateful.

He left Pentagrid and moved to another city in the fifth region.

To be precise.

“I will go to Pentamir.”

A city not so far from Pentagrid.

He headed to Pentamir.

The reason for going there was simple.

In the Forest Labyrinth there…

‘Is where Kahku's final warehouse is.’

As Seonghyun headed towards Pentamir for his next objective, a short male user with glasses was returning several books in the library of the Over Palace Pentagrid branch.

Watching him return the books, the Over Palace librarian checked them all and nodded.

He seemed to love books quite a bit.

The man had read a significant number of books while staying here.

“Sir Babaros, are there any more books you'd like to borrow?”

“Ah, ah. No. I've read everything except for the ones I've already read.”

“…? I see. You've worked hard.”

“Th-Thank you. I should head to the next region's library now. I heard it’s not good to go too late after leveling up…”

Watching Babaros say things she couldn't understand, the librarian paid him no more mind.

It was strange to see a foreigner who read so many books, but it was none of her business.

And so, Babaros left the Over Palace library and headed toward the city portal.

A portal that could take one to another region or another city in the fifth region.

There, he passed a woman with abundant, luscious red hair and a young man who were using the portal, but Babaros didn't recognize them and headed to the next region.

‘I hope the library in the sixth city is bigger.’

With just that thought in mind.

0.

Pentamir, one of the cities in the fifth region, was a city famous for the picturesque scenery of its serene lake.

The city, built next to the lake, did have walls, but compared to other cities, it was a very nature-friendly place.

It was famous for its nearby forest and the neat scenery created by its lack of major roads.

Some people even visited just to heal and relax.

There were even users who had become so captivated by the atmosphere that they never left the area.

Amidst this beautiful atmosphere and scenery, a party of four was emerging from the forest.

It hadn't been long since the large-scale event had ended.

The atmosphere among the users was quite chaotic.

There were users checking the minor rewards they had received, scouts trying to poach any skilled players who stood out, and even villains lying in wait to ambush anyone who seemed to have gotten a good reward.

All sorts of people were loitering around the Forest Labyrinth and the city.

Amidst all this, a party of four slipped away discreetly and headed for the city.

“So, Embris, where are we going? Pentagrid, I assume?”

At their companion Menma’s question, Embris shook their head.

Everyone tilted their heads, puzzled by Embris’s answer.

Isn't the Demon King in Pentagrid right now?

So if they went to Pentagrid, wouldn't they be able to see him?

That was the simple way of thinking.

But Embris didn't think so.

“That’s the simple way to think about it, but the Demon King has probably already left.”

“Why?”

“Just look at us.”

“Ah?”

“Menma, you’re an idiot.”

“Shut it, Chaco.”

Watching their two companions bicker, Embris spoke.

“If you look at the Demon King’s pattern, he always moves on to another place right after he finishes something.”

“You’re more of a Demon King fan than I thought, Embris.”

At their other companion Usagi’s words, Embris let out a small smirk and nodded.

There was no reason not to be a fan.

It was true that they genuinely liked him.

They admitted it without hesitation.

Everyone laughed, saying that was just like Embris.

“We’re both in the same black magic line, and while my class is mainly a vampire that uses blood…”

“It’s because you’re both Almighty-rank?”

“That’s part of it.”

Embris agreed with Menma’s words.

What would it be like when they finally met?

Would they fight?

Or could they become allies?

Filled with countless such expectations, they spoke.

“For now, wherever the Demon King moves, he’s bound to become famous.”

As Embris said this and passed through the plaza, a woman with luscious red hair brushed past them.

For some reason, she looked familiar.

Besides her, there were two other young men and someone who looked like a young girl, but they couldn't see them clearly.

Embris didn't pay much attention to the group that passed by and said to their companions.

“So it won’t be too late to go once the rumors start spreading. We can just wait.”

“Alright. In that case, since we might level up too fast…”

“We should probably hit Level 160 quickly too.”

“Sounds good, sounds good.”

Embris felt grateful as their three companions agreed, and they nodded.

‘Then shall I clear some quests to gain experience until the Demon King's whereabouts are known?’

With that thought, Embris went to find an NPC they had befriended before to get a quest.

But then, a thought surfaced.

‘No matter how I think about it, those people felt familiar…’

They couldn't shake the nagging feeling.

But what could they do?

They had already passed by.

‘First, let's just do the quest.’

1.

Kahku's final warehouse.

No, to be precise, the warehouse containing Kahku's final and first treasure.

As he thought this, Seonghyun brought back Kahku's memories for the first time in a while.

The memories of Kahku appeared once more.

Based on them, he entered the Forest Labyrinth.

“It's interesting how the forest naturally forms a labyrinth here.”

-I-I know, right?

Helena and Fiora said.

Seonghyun nodded as well.

The sight of the forest naturally forming a labyrinth was more mysterious than he had expected.

The indescribably moving sight of the lake appearing at the end of the labyrinth after breaking through it—he could understand why so many were captivated by Pentamir.

In any case, Seonghyun was currently heading not to the lake itself, but to the warehouse just before it.

It was a relief that the Branch Manager of Pentamir hadn't suddenly appeared like Branch Manager Belmore did, but you never know.

He didn't know when they might show up and stalk him like Branch Manager Belmore had.

‘I need to get it quickly.’

He had to get to Kahku's final warehouse as fast as possible.

This might be the last one, but he wasn't disappointed.

‘Because Kahku's greatest item is here.’

The item that had allowed Kahku to gather so many treasures until now.

The treasure that could be called the source of Kahku's being was here.

In the future, as long as he had this item, he could obtain even greater treasures.

With that thought, Seonghyun broke through the labyrinth quickly.

Was it because it was right after the large-scale event?

There were fewer people in the labyrinth than he had expected.

There were also very few monsters in the passages, so Seonghyun, Helena, and Fiora alone could deal with them and traverse the area quickly.

Not long after he started, Seonghyun was able to arrive at his desired location.

Kahku's final warehouse.

It was hidden by the bushes that formed the labyrinth walls and couldn't be seen, but he was sure this was the place.

The corner and the surrounding mistletoe branches.

And decisively, the strange orange moss stuck to the ground.

Everything matched.

As Seonghyun reached out his hand, a message appeared.

[You have met the conditions.]

[Opening the Hidden Piece, Treasure Goblin Kahku's Final Warehouse.]

The warehouses and treasures that stretched from the first region to the fifth.

Seeing the message that marked the end of it all, Seonghyun immediately went inside.

Kahku's warehouse was completely different from the others.

There were no guardians protecting it, and no traps.

It was hidden away between the labyrinth walls, but not just anyone could open it.

Only one who knew Kahku's name.

Only a user who met that condition could open this place.

The door opened.

As Seonghyun stepped inside, an item was placed neatly on a table, as if on display.

A die that glowed with a golden light, yet at the same time looked ordinary, and also appeared to be the most ominous thing in the world.

“This is…”

Seonghyun murmured as he looked at it.

‘So this is the item that made Kahku such a great treasure goblin.’

When Seonghyun finally picked it up, a message appeared.

[You have obtained Kahku's first and final treasure, 『Destiny』.]

『Destiny』

→《Almighty》

→It is said that God does not play dice.

→But God's die must exist.

→Under the name of Destiny.

→When rolled, you can add or subtract from any probability-based element by the number shown on the die.

→Can be applied to yourself or an opponent.

→Can be used up to three times per day.

→Additionally, simply possessing this item may sometimes reveal a destiny unknown even to yourself.

*The last effect applies while in inventory.

*When rolled in the air, the number will be confirmed, and the die will return to the owner's inventory.

“Wow.”

He had finally obtained Kahku's first and last treasure.