Skull Island (1) We wandered aimlessly around the centre of the island. Crunch! Crunch! Crunch-squeak! Of course, we took out any monsters that appeared along the way. The only reason I said we were wandering aimlessly was because we hadn’t engaged in any proper battles. “……This is boring.” “Yeah… I’m starting to think doing paperwork … Read more
Red Ocean (4) The Ten Great Clans, the Five Great Clans, the Four Great Clans… In the past, the major and well-known clans were often grouped together, but that kind of categorization has quietly faded away. Years of chaos led to countless clans disappearing or merging, and naturally, those old distinctions were lost along the … Read more
Friend(11) Peng Daesan offered her a handkerchief. Since A-Qing had practically bathed in blood, one handkerchief would never be enough. Even so, the gesture was surprisingly touching, especially since he would have to throw it away afterward. “Ah, keep it. I’ll just wipe myself off quickly. There are plenty over there.” A-Qing stepped outside and … Read more
Friend(10) A-qing blinked. “Mocking you? Me?” “How dare you! How dare you!” Judging by the trembling around her eyes, she seemed genuinely furious. A-Qing tilted her head. What? Why is she angry? Could it be that the outhouse really was that disgusting? “You shamelessly took the money and now you’re wagging your tail again? With … Read more
Friend 6 A-Qing couldn’t let a baseless rumor ruin her friend’s chances at marriage. She immediately launched a proactive offensive to prevent any future trouble. “Oh, is that from personal experience?’ You sound very knowledgeable about matters of the heart.” “Uh… It’s a story I heard from my uncle.” “It’d be nice if things ended … Read more
Red Ocean (3) Whenever someone is faced with a decision, their first instinct is to imagine possible scenarios. The extent to which they immerse themselves in these scenarios may vary, but it’s a universal tendency. My imagination, for instance, was running wild. “Five days over the estimated arrival date…!” The mobility of Teams 1 and … Read more
Red Ocean (3) Treasure invites disaster. It was a saying that held true in everyday life, and even more so within the labyrinth. Even back in my rookie days, I had seen people turn into scavengers over a single dimensional bag. Such incidents were so common that I once seriously contemplated removing the workshop seals … Read more
Red Ocean (2) Basement Floor 1. It was a hidden area that could be accessed by collecting three Nameless Fragments from the Sculpture Temple on the third floor and placing them on the dimensional monument located on the first floor. Only a handful of people have explored this place so far, and the lack of … Read more
Red Ocean (1) The Royal Family had poured an immense amount of effort into this particular opening of the Labyrinth. It was only natural, as the city’s resources were hitting rock bottom. Well, to be fair, the nobles and those who were wealthy from the start didn’t have any trouble putting food on the table, … Read more
Upgrade (6) Although I set out for the imperial capital, Carnon, early in the morning, my ennoblement ceremony wasn’t scheduled until much later. Well, it wasn’t like I was the only one being promoted today. Wondering when I’d be able to leave, I had memorized the entire schedule the royal family sent in advance. ‘First … Read more