145 – nothing yet. – 2

The black cat, Soo-in, who has returned, asks for one day, saying that the preparations cannot be made right away.

I already knew, so I nodded and went back to my room.

Veronica was sleeping quietly without the world knowing, and I looked at her and closed my eyes.

When the next morning came, I went outside to meditate as I do every day, and I shivered in the cool air.

“Ugh. It’s cold.”

It snowed quite a bit throughout the night, but the terrace didn’t get wet at all. It must be because of the awning above.

At least the snow melted by the morning sun didn’t even drip, probably because the staff cleaned it up while they were sleeping.

I lightly warmed up and sat cross-legged on the floor.

The first thing to do is join the night hunt.

And while the other guys deal with the undead, the first step to curse and challenge the maze of death.

You have to catch the White Knight.

It will be possible to go to the Underworld only after completing the event item ‘Key to the Underworld’ after going around the labyrinth of increasing difficulty for 7 days of night hunting.

I turned my eyes towards the lake.

The ice of the lake glistens in the morning sun.

You can’t see it now, but at the bottom of the beautiful mirror-like surface of the lake are countless vengeful spirits.

From the moment the curse is applied, the seal will gradually weaken, and if left on, the ghosts will break the ice and come out into the world.

There were a lot of people who wondered what would happen if they left it in the game, and of course, those who left it posted the results on the Internet.

The result was the game over everyone expected.

The specters who had been locked up for a long time hated the living and created death, which in turn created specters again.

Like that, the damage that even the church can’t handle will grow, and the time it will take for everyone to become a specter.

It had only been half a year.

In other words, it doesn’t end with cursing.

The pitiful and regrettable ghosts who are bound by reasonless hatred and hate the living to the proper underworld.

It must be led to the true ‘world of death’.

“Uhaaa~! Did you sleep well…?”

Rubbing her sleepy eyes, Veronica came out. She stretched out and then looked at me and smiled.

“My butt is going to be cold.”

“This much is nothing. Now, shall we go to breakfast?”

“Yeah~”

Phoenix is famous for its good breakfast. So, you should definitely eat breakfast.

When I went down to the restaurant on the first floor, guests were gathering and eating.

Among them were some skilled adventurers.

“Here!”

There were also those in power.

For example, the king of kings.

Cecil waved lightly, and Veronica and I headed towards it. Karin and Cecil, and Marax and Leo.

It is a table that is quite large for four people to sit on.

“Aren’t there more people coming?”

“It’s not like that. If you guys are also here for breakfast, how about eating together?”

“So what. Veronica. Are you okay?”

“Uh. Yes.”

When you sit down like that, the dishes come out after a while.

Refreshing soup perfect for breakfast and hot bread that looks like it’s just baked.

Things like stewed fish and beef stew with good butter.

Marax said there was no meat to eat and ordered additional steamed meat, and Leo ordered additional raw meat.

“If you guys want something to eat, order anything. I’ll buy it.”

“Do I have a lot of money?”

“Ehehe. Why are you doing this? Embarrassing Siri.”

Cecil waved her hand and I shrugged. Then, the additional order was a slightly spicy soup. Veronica seemed to have no idea.

“By the way, you guys are participating in the night hunt?”

“Where else did you hear that?”

“I met Six Man yesterday.”

Saying it insignificantly, Cecile munched on the bread.

“We’re thinking of doing that too.”

“Why are you doing that?”

“Just. Are you bored to play?

“It’s a noble thing to put the undead to sleep. Like playing with it…”

“Then what should I hold sublimely?”

When Veronica said something, Cecil smirked. She frowned slightly, disapprovingly, but didn’t bruise any more.

By the way, they say they do it too… That’s great.

“So? What are you going to do?”

“If you’ve heard from the Sixth Man, you’ll know the answer.”

“You two do it?”

“To do so. What’s wrong?”

Cecile just shrugged her shoulders at my sullen reply.

After breakfast like that, Marax left with Leo, saying that he would go to the ice wine factory today too. Cecil and Karin also left because they wanted to find something useful for trade.

In the end, when they became two again, Veronica smiled.

“What are we going to do during the day today?”

“The night hunt will start tonight. Sleep to preserve your stamina…”

“Are you going to play?”

“right.”

“Then you know what I’m going to say?”

“of course.”

I’m going to have to go around the stalls hard today.

It was night and the streets that were bustling with festivals began to become quiet.

But it was quiet, but no one was gone.

Maybe it’s because more people than during the day started coming out to the streets.

– Clap. clap.

A stall at a stew shop that used to relieve people’s stomachs with hot stew during the day is overturned.

In the place where children ate stew with their parents, holy water and silver weapons to defeat the undead began to take their place.

“Good evening. Mr. Cyyoung. It’s been a year.”

“I want to try tasting first.”

An elderly gentleman in a suit holding a crossbow, sword, and amulet spoke quietly in front of a bar stall. At the same time, the stalls of the stalls and bars open.

what’s inside it.

“An arrowhead made by melting the Divine Mark of Prediction. You will surely like it. can destroy…”

He took out a hammer from a long box on the floor and showed it to me.

In addition to that, the stall owner who showed off various weapons was polite and courteous.

“How are you?”

“Take them all.”

“Thank you every time.”

The street where children used to play until daytime ago had become a street for adventurers, mercenaries, and undead hunters.

But no one thinks it’s strange.

“…Isn’t that the person who brought his family during the day?”

Veronica asked while looking at the leopard beast with impressive spots. Good eyesight too.

“There are a lot of people like that. Here.”

Those who enjoy festivals with their families during the day and wipe out the undead at night.

It was then. The adventurers begin to hum.

“Hey. Hey.”

“Crazy Bride!”

“As expected, seeing that bride makes me feel like I’m on a night hunt…”

It was because of a man in a black priestly robe who started walking from one side.

He trudges along, dragging a large axe.

He tries to hide himself by wrapping a bandage around his face, but no one will know who he is because of his large size.

no. At least Veronica knows better.

“Father Lovelt?!”

“… Huh? Why is the cardinal here?”

That would be the case, too, because he was Father Lovelt Baumchen, the leader of the Holy Knights of the church.

And next to him…

“Hey. Why are you there again?”

“There’s nothing wrong with a skilled adventurer hanging out with a skilled hunter, right? Ah. Speaking of skills, it’s true that the last time I went around the dungeon…”

“It’s been a while. Sage. If you ask why we’re here, we’re here to catch the seven-headed sentinel that might come out on a hunt this night. The seven-headed sentinel is a powerful seven-headed undead that kills the surrounding undead. It’s an evil guy who absorbs and increases his power. Just in time, Father Lovelt Baumchen and Mr. Wilkes were trying to defeat a demon possessed by a girl, and in order to catch that demon…”

I didn’t ask too deeply.

Sister Explaining Chung began to explain by raising her glasses.

And Wilkers chatting hard.

Finally, even Father Lovett, who is looking at Veronica with her mouth firmly shut.

Even though they didn’t match, they were together.

“Hmm… Did you come with the wise man. Cardinal. Hunting at night in Trevor’s village is very dangerous.”

“You don’t know who I am, do you?”

Veronica also thoroughly prepared to participate in the night hunt.

Father Lovett smiled bitterly at her, bowed slightly to me, and walked away.

It seems more important to him than to the cardinal to prepare for a night hunt.

“…here. Surprisingly well known?”

“Everyone who knows knows? Ah. I think I’m going to start now.”

People start to gather in the central square of the town. When the shaman lit the torch in the center to announce the night hunting, the fire burst out brightly and covered the entire village.

“Begin. The darkness of night calls to the dead, and they seek blood and lust as sacrifices from the living. Warriors who have come for their respective missions. Protect the village. Protect the people. Protect the lives.”

At the same time as the shaman’s declaration, the receptionist I saw earlier raised his hand.

“Everyone, take care of this jewel! Every time you catch an undead, it counts!!”

Tonight, those who became hunters, regardless of occupation, start to line up one by one. Veronica and I also went there to get bail, and we ran into some familiar faces there.

“There are a lot of people who know this, so wouldn’t it be better to form a party?”

“There’s no need to do that here. Let’s do it separately. Separately. It’s okay to join after doing it.”

“Hmm. In that case.”

Cecile, who had packed her jewelry, nodded to Marax and Leo. As the four moved, I slapped Veronica on the back.

“Let’s go too.”

“Yeah. But where are you going?”

My purpose is not to kill the undead. for cursing.

Therefore, only important things should be destroyed and returned.

“For Haeju, we must first defeat the ‘white knight who invites death’.”

“If we’re going to catch that, wouldn’t it be better if the others go with us? Shall we call Cecil?”

I laughed.

“Because he’s a guy who gets stronger if he has a lot of opponents.”

It was like that in the game too. When challenging the white knight in the north, his blood pressure and attack power would increase if there were a large number of people.

Best is alone.

Since the next step was to bring the priest, there would be no need to fill in additional personnel.

“And they’ll open the way.”

The road to the white knight was full of undead.

There is a high chance of encountering the undead if there are many of them, so it is better to avoid them as much as possible.

No achievements are given, and a unique item is given only if you win this hunting competition, but it is not acceptable to work tirelessly to get it.

“Ah. Do you want to get that unique item? Scythe of the referee. Then I’ll fight with more enthusiasm and strength.”

“Nothing at all? I just need this.”

Veronica tapped the mace I made. when I nodded her head.

A black cat appeared next to me.

“Sage.”

“Well?”

“this.”

The black cat Suin gave me a small key.

“Is it made by Baron Baron? Thank you for bringing it.”

“Say something. Have a peaceful night then.”

He nodded goodbye and walked away.

Veronica, who was fiddling with the mace next to me, tilted her head at the barrel he gave her.

“What is that?”

“Huh? It’s nothing.”

okay. It’s nothing.

It is the key to open the door to the underworld after catching the white knight and breaking through the labyrinth of death, and it will be a must-have item for this event.

Now it is just a lump of iron.