Sand Mage of the Burnt Desert - Chapter 163
Sand Mage Of The Burnt Desert Chapter 163
Episode 163:
The journey to the magic stone mine was very peaceful.
About a dozen buggies and twenty transport vehicles were driving through the desert at once.
Many demonic beasts were so frightened just by looking at them that they did not dare to approach them.
Aww!
The fire wolf leader’s howl echoed from afar.
It was a huge flock, probably numbering in the hundreds.
The flame wolf had a strong and persistent personality. Also, because of their strong attachment to their territory, they never let other beings invade their territory.
However, even such a pack of flame wolves did not even dare to approach the procession heading to the magicite mine.
They know it too.
The fact that if you touch the Pegasus raiding party, you will only be slaughtered.
The majesty of the Pegasus raiding party was so great that even the magical beasts, no matter how low their intelligence and their instincts dominated reason, felt fear.
At least among the demonic beasts living on the road to the magic crystal mine, there were no individuals capable of attacking the Pegasus raiding party.
Thanks to this, the Pegasus raiding party was able to easily reach the Magic Stone Mine.
“Is this the third time?”
Zeon muttered as he got off the buggy.
As this was already my third visit to the Magic Stone Mine, I was starting to feel nostalgic.
“Is this the magicite mine?”
“It’s bloody.”
On the other hand, Brielle and Levin were overwhelmed by the majesty of the magicite mine they saw for the first time.
The other awakened people who participated as mercenaries were no different from the two men.
Anyone other than experienced awakeners like the Pegasus raiding party would be overwhelmed by the majesty of the magicite mine.
The gates opened and as many as thirty vehicles entered the magic stone mine one after another.
It was very common for dungeon raiders to enter the Magic Stone Mine. However, it was never common for such a large number of people to arrive.
It was so bad that even the awakened people residing in the magic gemstone mine looked at it in amazement.
At that time, someone came out of the magic stone mine and greeted Lee Ji-ryeong.
“Welcome. “I was waiting.”
He was none other than Cha Jin-cheol of the West District.
Lee Ji-ryeong frowned and said at the appearance of Cha Jin-cheol.
“What is your medical history?”
“All seventy people are in the dormitory.”
“Seventy people?”
“Why are there so few? Don’t worry. They are an elite group made up of awakened people of the lowest C rank or higher. At least there won’t be anything that gets in the way of the Pegasus attack team.”
“I hope you keep that promise.”
“Don’t worry. Rather…”
Cha Jin-cheol stopped talking and looked around.
For a moment his eyes lit up.
Where his gaze was directed, there was Zeon.
I already knew Zeon’s face.
This is because I encountered it at the White Bear Caravan auction house. But at that time, I didn’t know the true value of Zeon, so I didn’t pay much attention to it.
Cha Jin-cheol walked toward Jeon and spoke.
“It’s been a while.”
“Yes.”
“I have high expectations for conquering this dungeon.”
“is that so?”
“You haven’t officially joined the Pegasus raid, right?”
“First of all, you participated as a mercenary?”
“You judged well. “We’ll talk later.”
Cha Jin-cheol smiled.
I was participating in this dungeon raid because of Zeon.
If Zeon had officially joined the Pegasus raid, the problem would become more troublesome. But if that wasn’t the case, we could have recruited as many people as we wanted into the West Zone.
At that time, Zeon said something unexpected.
“By the way, was that thing hanging around your waist something you got at the White Bear Caravan auction?”
“That’s right! “It’s an item called the jade keeper’s rope.”
Cha Jin-cheol won several items from White Bear Caravan.
All other items went into the warehouse in the west area, and only the item called Jade Keeper’s Poseungjul remained.
Kim Hyun-soo, the ruler of the western district, gave Cha Jin-cheol the jade keeper’s rope for his hard work.
“I keep it with me because I think it will be good to use in an emergency.”
“okay.”
“If you like this, I can give it to you.”
“yes? no.”
“If you change your mind, let me know at any time. “If you’re as capable as you, the area is ready to open the item warehouse at any time.”
“I will just accept your heart. “I don’t want to belong anywhere yet.”
“You are still young and don’t know much about the world. There are limits to being alone. People with rare abilities like you can only grow if they are protected by a power like us. “If you are the only one who enters the area, we will do our best to support you.”
Cha Jin-cheol poured out words like rapid fire.
His real goal was to recruit Xeon.
If I could just get Xeon in, it would be nice to be able to conquer the dungeon. So it was time to try to speak more forcefully.
“Let’s leave it at that.”
Suddenly, a woman’s voice broke in like noise.
“dare!”
Cha Jin-cheol glared at the person who interrupted him.
The other person was a beautiful woman with long wavy blonde hair.
The blue eyes that looked like sapphires and the fresh smile were impressive.
“Who are you to interrupt our conversation?”
“My name is Mandy Systein. “I am a supervisor dispatched from City Hall.”
“Supervisor? “You kind of brat….”
“Still, I have a rank, so please don’t talk carelessly.”
Cha Jin-cheol was shocked to see Mandy speaking with her eyes wide open.
I wanted to blow this fearless brat away right away, but her rank was at stake.
The supervisor dispatched from city hall was by no means an easy task. Above all, if a supervisor makes a mistake, city hall will definitely hold him/her accountable.
Because the repercussions you have to deal with are enormous, you should never treat your supervisor carelessly except in very rare cases.
“Huh! See you next time.”
In the end, Cha Jin-cheol retreated first.
“Are you the supervisor who said you would join here?”
“It just so happened that I ended up here. Anyway, please take care of me.”
Mandy bowed her head to Xeon.
It was something that her other personality, Elo, would never have done.
“I really need to take care of you.”
“I booked the accommodation first. “Let’s go together.”
“Of course.”
At that time, Brielle approached me with an expression that said she didn’t like it.
“long time no see. Half elf!”
“You weak elf are here too.”
“Half-hearted…”
“Yes, but he’s still a weakling…”
The two elves growled as soon as they met.
“Now, calm down, both of you…”
Levin was sweating profusely in the middle.
Zeon chuckled as he looked at that.
Although they speak harshly, they know very well that in reality there is no need to fight.
Both were elves who had adapted perfectly to the human world.
I knew very well that it would be a loss if I had to fight directly.
‘Anyway, it’s the jade keeper’s rope.’
Jeon recalled the rope hanging from Cha Jin-cheol’s waist.
It was an item that Damian had put up for auction.
He was the one who particularly irritated Zeon.
For some reason, I felt an uneasy feeling coming from the jade keeper’s rope.
I don’t know the exact reason, but just being in the same space made my heart feel tight.
Cha Jin-cheol owned such an item.
Zeon thought about warning him, but stopped.
Considering Cha Jin-cheol’s personality, it seemed unlikely that he would listen to his warning.
‘Anyway, it seems like it’s sealed tightly, so nothing major will happen.’
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As if to break the prejudice that it would be quiet, the night in the Magic Stone Mine was very noisy.
It became especially noisy when such a large number of people came in.
“Hey handsome brother, come here.”
“Mister, have a great time today.”
“Ho ho ho!”
All the prostitutes residing in the Magic Stone Mine came out and tempted the awakened people.
The eyes of the awakened people were drawn to the sight of prostitutes gesticulating in skimpy clothes that showed almost all of their skin.
“Fuck! “Let’s play a little bit.”
“We’ll only eat sand for a while, but let’s eat as much as we want today.”
“oh! beast.”
“Karrrr!”
The awakened people who gave in to temptation entered the store carrying the prostitutes.
The bar was screaming happily for the first time in a long time, and people were wandering the streets drunk.
Lee Ji-ryeong and Cha Jin-cheol tolerated the deviations of their subordinates.
When you start a full-fledged dungeon raid, you cannot solve the desire even if you want to.
Even if you tightened it strongly, you had to be sure to loosen it when loosening it. That was the reason for tolerating the deviation of his subordinates.
“Was the Magic Stone Mine such a noisy place? “I can’t sleep.”
Brielle grumbled. Then Mandy, who was nearby, spoke.
“It’s only one day, so you’d better hold on and sleep.”
“Do you think this situation is familiar?”
“Because I was born and raised in the human world. “You better get used to it.”
“What are you used to? “I will leave Neo Seoul someday, so there is no need for that.”
“I think it will be possible.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Will your village accept me again? “The smell of drugs is so deeply ingrained.”
“That’s…”
“No matter how much you get rid of the addiction, that smell that’s stuck in your body will never go away.”
Brielle bit her lip at Mandy’s words.
The elves’ senses were several times more sensitive than those of humans. The same goes for smell. Of course, I could distinguish the faint smell of drugs permeating my body.
Normal elves still accepted companions, but high elves were different.
High elves, who considered themselves noble beings, did not acknowledge defiled companions.
Only pure colleagues are recognized.
Moreover, Brielle was addicted to drugs.
The noble high elves will never accept her again.
In the past, I thought that was normal.
Because purity was the identity of the high elves.
But after living in the human world, I felt like I knew.
This is why humans were able to achieve an overwhelming civilization in the same environment.
Purity was not that important for survival.
What really mattered was the will to somehow survive and move forward.
In that respect, the high elves were very lacking.
It was almost impossible for them to accept Brielle, who was addicted to drugs, back.
“ha!”
Mandy thought as she watched Brielle sigh involuntarily.
‘Did I say it for no reason?’
But someone had to tell me.
Being a half-elf herself, she knew better than anyone else.
This is the feeling of a stranger who has to live without completely belonging to one side or the other.
But you can’t live like that forever.
In the end, it’s just a matter of timing, and the moment of decision will come someday.
Should I live as a human or an elf?
Mandy decided to live as a human rather than an elf. Therefore, she existed in the persona of Mandy rather than the usual Elroy.
This is because it was easier to adapt to the human world.
‘She will have to make a decision at some point, just like I did.’
Brielle suddenly stood up and said.
“I’m going to get some air.”
She went out without answering.
Mandy looked at Xeon and Levin for no reason.
At that moment, Levin stood up.
“I will follow you.”
He went out after Brielle.
When they were alone, Mandy spoke cautiously.
“Did I say something for no reason?”
“I think it’s a little early.”
“But I had to do it. “I don’t want her to have to go through trial and error like I did.”
“It looks like you went through a lot of trouble?”
“I like to say that I am a half-elf, but I am treated as a stranger even by humans and a mixed breed by fellow elves. “I have lived in Neo-Seoul all my life, but I am nothing. I am a stranger who does not belong to any side.”
There was loneliness in her voice.