Praise the Orc! Chapter 90:
Chapter 90 – The Black Forest (3)
[Unknown mysterious skill (??? rating) has been obtained . ]
[It can only be used after leaving Gushantimurs lair . ]
The system didnt give him the skill name . It was pending until he left the lair .
“Defeating my guardians was a great feat . Most people give up and run away in the middle, said Gushantimur
He had felt the terrible power of Gushantimur after the real landscape of this place was revealed . It was a dragons majesty that would cause someone to tremble in fear just being in its presence .
Youre a dragon? asked Anor .
The strong magic that changed the landscape in an instant, the terms lair and guardians and the fearful atmosphere truly matched the characteristics of a dragon .
Gushantimur nodded . Thats right . You, who has the blood of a necromancer .
“……!”
“A necromancer contained the ancient lineage of a **** . I have never seen such a thick concentration in the blood for many years .
Gushantimur raised a hand to his face . It was the face of a young man, but there was a sense of longevity about him . Gushantimur grinned .
You should be proud .
Anors eyes widened . It was a shameful power that he had covered up for all his life . Those who could raise the dead were often a target of fear for other people . Even his mother had given up the bloodline and sealed it .
However, this mighty dragon said to be proud of it .
“The power to connect the dead to this world isnt within the strength of a mortal . But an old **** who is troubled by those who suffer due to eternal parting has given you strength . This is the mercy and blessing of a **** .
Ah… Anor scratched his head . He had never heard such a compliment and didnt know how to respond . He just bowed with a red face . Thank you .
But it is lacking .
Huh?
“The most you can do now is raise bodies and learn to control them . You havent reached true necromancy .
“……!”
This time Gushantimurs eyes headed towards Tiyo .
“Tiyo, brave son of the gnome, Hedor .
Tiyos eyes widened . “You know my father?
“You are lacking compared to your father .
“……!”
The dragon not only knew Tiyos fathers name, but also said that Tiyo was lacking compared to him . It was as if he knew Tiyos father well .
“The artifact that you are using has no limit on its power . But you have already set a limit in your heart .
“What are you saying dot!
“General is a Dragon Light General, a gods weapon created by the gold dragon Abogullad .
“A dragons weapon?
Thats right . Raise your own vessel
Tiyo staggered like he was shocked . “M-My vessel is small dot…
He had lived as a macho person . Everybody praised him as a man with large vessel . But the black dragon pointed out his vessel .
“Generals true name is Dragonslayer .
…… . !
“It is a dragon weapon designed to kill dragons . But you cant catch an ogre with it, let alone a dragon .
Tiyo flopped down . His eyes shook wildly .
Gushantimurs eyes now turned towards Crockta . Crockta prepared himself . The system said that the meeting itself was a reward . Gushantimur mightve seemed stricken at first, but he had given them important facts that would eventually become a foundation for their growth . Those who didnt listen to him wouldnt grow further .
Crockta faced Gushantimur and waited for what he would point out . Gushantimur opened his mouth, Wonderful .
“……!”
“Keep trying hard . More than this .
Crockta grabbed Gushantimur who was turning around . “Excuse me, point out something .
There is nothing .
“Don’t lie . ”
…It is okay?
“Yes . Please point out what I am lacking . Unreservedly!
“Hmm, if you want…
This dragon was a surprisingly good person . He gazed at Crockta coolly and opened his mouth . “You have reached the Pinnacle level .
“Thats accurate .
Pinnacle! It had been Crocktas target ever since Hoyt had first showed it to him . It was an area he had barely reached after defeating the behemoth . It was difficult at first but he gradually got used to it . Now all of Crocktas movements contained the enlightenment of the Pinnacle .
“Look beyond that .
Crocktas eyes widened . As the name implied, he thought Pinnacle was the end . The power of the Pinnacle was enough to defeat most enemies, but there was more beyond that?
The mentors who taught Crockta were Lenox, Hoyt and Baek Hanho . And they had only mentioned the Pinnacle . There might be high and low abilities in that area, but none of them had seen beyond it .
It was fairly unexplored .
“The Pinnacle state is to become one with the world . Gushantimur said, “But beyond that, there is an area where you can wield the world .
“……!”
“That is your goal .
Crocktas body trembled in anticipation . He wanted to swing his sword straight away . Move the world according to his own will . Was that even possible?
“What is it called?
That… Gushantimur grinned . “The people who managed to do it, they were all lauded as Heroes .
Hero rating!
The Despairing Demons Mouth belt that he was wearing was also a Hero rank item . At the time, the power of the demon was terrifying . If he hadnt convinced the demon then Quantes wouldve disappeared from the map .
It was possible for individuals to have such a mighty power . The next step after Pinnacle was the Hero rating .
“I didnt think you would be able to beat all my guardians . But in the end, we all have endless possibilities for growth, said Gushantimur
Then the doors of the castle opened .
“……!”
The creatures they beat were gathered there .
The ogre who cornered Crockta with martial arts, the goblin archer who played with Tiyo, the lich who showed a higher level of undead magic than Anor, the axe-wielding troop and lizardman spearman, the direwolf who attacked them like a ninja and the kobold archer were all gathered there .
Grrr .
The ogre discovered Crockta and raised a thumb . Crockta also responded with his thumb . The ogre had a bandage wrapped around its head .
T-that guy…
Tiyo pointed at the goblin . The goblin wearing a splint sat down on the ground . He found Tiyo and made a cutting motion across his neck . He would finish Tiyo next time!
“My guardians are all those aiming for a higher world .
The black dragon Gushantimur liked to stay in this forest and help others grow . But that didnt mean everyone could get his help . They had to pass the test of his guardians . And the guardians would gradually build up their levels from the test .
“How about it, Travelers? asked Gushantimur .
Wont you knock down the wall that you see here?
It was a sweet seduction . The guardians were staring at them, as if daring them to come .
“In fact, the truly strong ones were considerate towards you .
Beyond the guardians was a huge cyclops . He looked at Crockta and laughed . Then he stroked the head of the ogre that Crockta defeated .
“……!”
Crocktas eyebrows twitched .
“Are you confident to beat them with your strength?
Crockta looked at Tiyo and Anor in turn . The reactions of the two were different . Tiyos eyes were burning with fighting spirit . Anor slightly shook his head with a frightened expression .
Tiyo said, “You must be scared dot .
Anor reflexively replied, “No, you jerk!”
Then lets go .
“Ah…ah?
Tiyo pushed Anor . Crockta followed behind them . They entered the lair of the dragon Gushantimur .
***
Gushantimurs castle was magnificent . Who could imagine that such a huge castle would be hidden in the forest? It was an area hidden by magic, just like Shakans fortress . As expected from a dragons lair, it contained gold and silver .
“I once lived in a cave like any other dragon .
Gushantimur explained as he guided them, “But I realized after experiencing an incident . The real treasure isnt gold but friends .
“……!”
The words that old men always said when they became drunk!
Friends are treasure . ’
But he couldnt help being convinced as he gazed at the young beauty against the backdrop of the wonderful castle .
“So I made a castle using gold and treasures . I became friends with those seeking enlightenment after reaching the limit . One or two visited me, and the number of friends gradually increased .
There were weapons everywhere in his castle . And the creatures were polishing and sharpening their skills .
Why are there no humans, elves, or orcs?
“Everybody left . ” There was no change in Gushantimurs face, but Crockta thought he somehow looked lonely . “All of them left after achieving a certain level in order to gain wealth and honor . But these guys are different .
……
“If they go outside, they might be hunted as unusual monsters . They have no place to go . They have transcended the limits of their species and wish to seek a larger world, but that world only despises them as creatures . They have already tasted the wider world and cant be satisfied with hunting and looting like their people, so there is no place for them to go .
Gushantimur laughed calmly .
“I will keep them with me until the day they can be recognized . They will never betray me and I will also never betray them .
Crockta realized something . This dragon wasnt just a dragon . He was a hot-blooded dragon . Who could call this man a cold-blooded reptile?
“Gushantimur, we wont stay here for a long time .
“I guessed so .
“But we want to be your friend . ”
Gushantimur burst out laughing . His laughter was clear .
“Crockta, you are saying strange things .
“What…”
“Arent we already friends?
“……!”
Warm . This man, he was warmer than Crockta expected . They were already friends with this warm man .
Crockta nodded .
“Now, my friends are waiting for you . Unpack and come out .
Crocktas group unpacked their belongings in the room that Gushantimur guided them to . Then they immediately went outside while armed . Outside, spars were already in full swing .
“Come . ”
Gushantimur was standing there after changing his clothing . He was dressed in clothes that allowed easy movement . When they first met, he seemed like a scholar or magician . But a sharp momentum was coming from him now that he was holding a sword .
“Anor, you should learn from this friend .
It was the bony lich . It laughed .
Hiik . . !
“Your biggest problem as a necromancer is your timid nature . Anor was speechless as the lich placed an arm around his shoulder . The skull was terrifying for him . “Become friends with death .
Kelkelkel! Do you trust me? Kelkelkel!
“Aack!”
Anor moaned at the lichs laugh . Thus, Anor was dragged away by the lich . The skeletons followed them .
Now it was Tiyos turn .
“Tiyo .
Um .
“Your weakness is your small vessel .
What? declared Tiyo .
He seemed to have recovered from being told that he had a small vessel .
“What are you saying dot! I am a man who never had a reputation for being small dot! This is the first time Ive heard that my vessel is small . It really is the first time . Hahaha, how funny dot . A person with a strange dream is calling me small dot! I am someone who received 500 medals dot! Take back what you just said! Im not small! I am Tiyo who joined the Quantes garrison since I was young…!
Gushantimur looked at Crockta . Crockta nodded .
Isnt it accurate?
“Its accurate .
“Dont agree with him Crockta!
Gushantimur coughed .
“Cough, well there seems to be a misunderstanding . The thing I am talking about isnt your nature . Well, now that I see your personality…
What dot?
“Don’t worry . In any case, the small vessel is your imagination . Lend me General for a moment .
Tiyo handed General over to Gushantimur with a sour face . Gushantimur held General . At that moment,
“……!”
General changed . General was in the form of a long rifle, but then the muzzle widened, the column expanded and it took the appearance of a bigger weapon . It was like a cannon .
“T-this is… . . ”
“General is as strong as your imagination and willpower .
Then Gushantimur aimed the muzzle towards the air and pulled the trigger . The magic power around General was sucked in fiercely . A light emerged from the barrel and a mass of energy was fired .
Roaaaaar!
The magic shell flew into the sky . Then the light flashed and there was a huge explosion .
Kwaang!
The colorful magic power in the sky looked like fireworks .
“Unbelievable…
Tiyo had been using General for a long time, so he couldnt help staring with a frozen expression .
“T-this is…”
“This is the true power of the weapon . The Light Dragon General is incomparably powerful when I use it .
General reverted back to the form of a rifle .
“Here . ”
I-I will do that guise again . I will make an even better cannon! Amazing dot!
“It is up to you . Tiyo .
“Ohhh!”
Tiyo took the rifle and examined it . However, General looked exactly the same as before .
“The one who will teach you is the great goblin, Kiao .
“You finally came kyakk! It was the goblin that showed Tiyo the storm archery . Kaio walked forward with his short bow .
“I already defeated that guy dot!”
“Tiyo . Take a look at Kiao .
What?
Kiao shrugged .
“Shooting the tree and knocking him out is praiseworthy . Indeed, it is the move of a soldier used to actual fighting . But if Kiao had used his true strength, you wouldnt be standing here . Gushantimur declared . “If he really fired the arrow with all his strength, your body wouldve disappeared in that spatiotemporal storm without a trace .
“……!”
A spatiotemporal storm! Tiyo couldnt refute it . Certainly, the goblin had the power to create a storm with his bow and arrow . But creating a spatiotemporal storm!
Kiao is also a great mentor . His power will help with General . Learn well .
Kiao giggled and poked Tiyo . “Lets go kyak! Harsh training awaits kyaak!
Ohh… this bastard…
“Call me Master, kyak!
“Shut up Goblin! Teach me properly dot!
“Kyak kyak kyak, you are a cheeky disciple!
Now Crockta was left alone . Gushantimurs eyes headed towards Crockta . He raised his sword .
…Heh .
Crockta grinned . He was expected it when he saw Gushantimur holding the sword . The black dragon Gushantimur would teach Crockta himself . Fighting spirit rose in Crocktas chest . The opponent was a dragon . Could he cross blades with this opponent?
Gushantimur . The name of my sword is Ogre Slayer . ”
“A great sword .
“But I might change the name today . Crockta pulled out his greatsword . Ogre Slayer cried out like it had been waiting . “Into Dragon Slayer .
A remark meant to provoke the dragon!
Gushantimur laughed . Then something flowed down .
“……!”
Crockta trembled . Gushantimur smiled but his sword tip was touching Crocktas neck . It was a stab wound . He hadnt even noticed until a drop of warm blood flowed from his neck .
Gushantimur said, First hit .
Crockta couldnt help smiling . He couldnt imagine how many times he would die today .
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