The Player Hides His Past - Chapter 128

Episode 128. Teppern Labyrinth (1)

Marcelo stood in the center of the Crystal Hall.

The eyes of countless wizards looking at themselves.

It’s not the first time I’ve been to this place.

Why?

‘I have a special feeling.’

Falling into the world of adventurers, a lot has changed.

But the biggest change of all is the heat.

Marcelo remembered his first meeting with Ho-yeol.

– “I think there is a lot of extraneousness in your search process. What do you think, Chief Mage Marcelo?”

Feeding—

to the point where even thinking about it now makes me smile a little.

It couldn’t have been a shocking first appearance.

I didn’t even know that I would be able to handle the chief’s seat with him.

however.

‘It would have been impossible if it wasn’t for the wonder.’

He had no regrets about leading him to the Magic Tower.

If it wasn’t for the heat.

Not even recognizing the deceit of the devil worshipers, including Karimzeba.

Because the original sin of the Mage Tower couldn’t be corrected.

Of course, even if it wasn’t such a grand event.

‘I know you shared my burden.’

From pre-validation to improving relationships between regular conference seniors.

Thanks to that, I have less things to worry about in many ways.

It’s been a long time since I’ve had time to take a break.

Why wasn’t there a saying that character comes from leisure?

His personality became more toxic than before.

It seems that the poison has come out of your eyes.

Rumors about yourself must be proof of that.

‘I don’t know what the Lord would think.’

even not long ago.

Marcelo could not guess what Ho-yeol was thinking.

Lord how

As a survivor of Akkshan, can you go out for the Mage Tower?

Similarly, can the Goddess cult, which can be said to be the enemy of the Holy War, be tolerated?

Even if I tried to change my position, I couldn’t understand it.

‘But it doesn’t matter.’

However, doubts did not lead to concerns.

Because Marcelo witnessed it.

Ho-yeol mourning the death of Senios.

-“Elder Senios Mage…”

I never thought he would have found Senios before he did.

It was such an action that all unnecessary doubts disappeared.

So, Marcelo had nothing to worry about.

‘I can rest assured.’

The truth is that if it was Lord, he would be able to rebuild the mage tower. Furthermore, he had the belief that he would be able to successfully complete his research as well.

However, if there is only one regret left…

‘I have a little regret not being able to see the Tower Lord again.’

But Marcelo knew.

that you don’t have much time left.

therefore.

‘To open the way for the Lord to advance.’

not much time.

I had to do my own thing.

It was the weight of the senior that Marcelo himself had to carry.

Marcelo remembered Hoyeol’s words.

-“I think hiding it is against pride.”

yes, as you said.

in order not to repeat the mistake.

Soon after, Marcelo opened his mouth.

“Three elder mages, including Karim Zeba, the high treason of the Mage Tower. Let’s kick off our roundtable by talking about their disposition process. Before that, I will replace the opening ceremony with a moment of silence for Elder Mage Senios.”

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Senior Mage of Healing Science, Velier Yusia.

She noticed a sense of sadness hovering around the Magic Tower.

“…I finally found out.”

All facts were revealed at the roundtable.

It was Bellier who knew all the facts in advance.

just by thinking about it again.

I could feel the aftermath of the shock I had received.

“everyone.”

In that sense, it was impossible to guess the shock the skilled apprentice wizards would receive.

But Belle knew. The fact that not all wizards in the Mage Tower are mediocre.

apprentice wizard.

I was treated as a newbie only inside the Mage Tower.

Those abilities were before they entered the Magic Tower.

You can tell just by looking at the reviews you’ve heard.

The reincarnation of the great mage, the pride of the magic family, the gemstone of pure talent…

What about the skilled mages?

They have a level that is not lacking even compared to the leading wizards in the Arcana continent right now.

Depending on his major, he has the ability to destroy or rebuild a city.

‘It’s a bit hard to say with my mouth…’

It would be more correct to classify the senior wizard as superhuman rather than human.

Belle himself was also aware of it.

That the magic of the seniors, including himself, is at a level beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

The magic tower was such a place.

Those with great potential.

Or those who are trying to bloom that potential.

Or a group of people who have already blossomed their potential.

“I don’t know if it’s confusing right now, but…”

Even apprenticeship skills.

Because it is Bellier who has been through all the processes.

I could understand their feelings.

That in the end you will have the same feelings as yourself.

Yes, the devil who deceived the Mage Tower.

Also, you will think that you can’t see them leaving the Arcana continent in ruins.

The sense of sadness hovering around the Magic Tower at this moment must be because of that.

So, on the one hand, I couldn’t help but be concerned.

The gathered power of the mage tower.

Because with that mighty power comes great responsibility.

If you think of the time when the power of such a mage tower was used incorrectly…

Belier frowned as it became horrifying just imagining it.

But right away it wasn’t too much of a concern.

‘Marcelo and Chief Lee Ho-yeol.’

Because there are currently two co-chiefs in the Mage Tower.

Well—

Bellie bit her lip.

“Right now…”

Bellier knew.

That Marcelo doesn’t have much time left.

So Ho-yeol, a person who can replace him.

The fact that he was appointed as the chief.

‘…I can tell without saying that much.’

Marcelo How many years have we seen?

It was the Ho-yeol chosen by Marcelo of the world.

I didn’t know at first, but now I don’t even question it.

Speaking of the ability that chief Lee Ho-yeol showed, it was enough to make my mouth hurt.

And finally.

“Even the inside that is different from the outside.”

A stiff head that had never been lowered.

with her head down like that.

Chief Lee Ho-yeol, who mourned Senios alone.

Belle couldn’t help but laugh bitterly.

“Chief Marcelo. Indeed, you have the discerning eye of a senior.”

That would be the right decision.

That would have been the best decision Marcelo could have made.

But not to Bellier.

“…I’m just making the best judgment I can.”

Such Bellier soon laughed.

I picked up a feather pen.

Square—

I wrote something down with all my heart.

One thing was good though.

“Thanks to Klee, one worry is alleviated.”

Advice from Clé, a skilled wizard who comes to mind when holding a feather pen.

– “Above all, its purpose! The purpose seemed to matter!”

exit application.

Bellier, who was writing down the purpose of the tower, spoke softly.

“Chief Lee Ho-yeol. I don’t know what you think. There is no purpose more important to me than this.”

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Chief Mage Marcelo Simuard.

A time-limited curse handed down in the Simuard Mado family.

A study on the Haeju (解呪).

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*

Shit I’m losing energy.

In fact, that’s what I did at the roundtable.

Was there anything more to do than sit still in the Crystal Hall?

…I mean, the psychological impact is huge.

I never thought I’d hear so many gossips about me!

Who would have guessed?

someone will ask

Community TV, even in group chat rooms with blood relatives.

It’s buzzing with talk of infinitely deep darkness or something.

why are you so mean

‘That and this are completely different.’

If I have to compare it…

it feels like my private life has been sprinkled in a workplace where public and private affairs are well separated.

Besides, the terrible dark history that I don’t even want to recall about that private life…!

However, unlike the feeling of pain, there was no expression.

Whie-hwi–

I spoke well as I stirred the teaspoon.

“The evaluation of others is not important.”

One word is enough.

“The only thing that matters is the pride in your heart.”

…You really have nothing to be ashamed of.

I respect the me of the past.

sincerely.

But thanks to this guy’s composure.

I guess I could have been alive like this.

Look, just now, as if nothing had happened.

Aren’t you brazenly holding up books?

“Reading is food for the mind.”

As usual, while spitting out a plausible sound.

Yes, it’s embarrassing, but…

I’ve been like this not once or twice.

It’s obvious that this will happen in the future.

‘…the infinitely deep darkness. Let’s try to get used to it.’

Yes, to lament your life.

It’s urgent to think about what’s right in front of you right now.

I tilted my teacup and shifted my gaze to the quest.

[Ten Wonder Quest: Teppern’s Labyrinth]

Teppern, the 10 Wonders of the Arcana Continent.

Destroy Teppern’s Labyrinth.

Let the world know the true nature of Teppern.

Mysteries discovered so far: 0 / 10

─Witness the labyrinth of Teppern. (In progress)

It must have been difficult in the past.

I wonder if I should calmly tilt my teacup until the [Teppern’s Labyrinth] rift emerges in the regular update. But I had experience.

[Demon King] Crack.

The experience of predicting that regular update.

Thanks, that gave me a little confidence.

‘Regular updates are not random.’

means that there is a regularity.

Speaking in the language of Grandfel.

“Everything has a procedure.”

Yes, it means that regular updates also have their own procedures.

Perhaps one of the events taking place on the Arcana continent.

Wouldn’t it be more likely that the biggest events would come up in regular updates?

[Demon Castle] Just like the crack did.

So I could guess.

“It’s a labyrinth. It won’t be long before we meet.”

[Teppern Labyrinth].

It will come to mind in this week’s regular update as soon as possible.

The grounds for speculation are more than sufficient.

Assassinate the Demon King.

Thanks to that, the activities of the demons on the Arcana continent were temporarily at a standstill. The probability of something that could be called a major incident would be low.

‘Thorough preparation is essential.’

[The Teppern Fence].

There, the current power was checked.

I was able to survive being surrounded by level 450 Teppern scarecrows.

screwed up class.

For a demon hunter, I feel that I have become stronger in my own way.

‘Well, maybe more than half thanks to the stats.’

From class quests to rare medicinal herbs.

Compared to struggling, I wondered if the efficiency would be lower…. Let’s figure out the subject, Ho Yeol. My class will always be a demon hunter.

“Everything has its ups and downs.”

Let’s not talk like others do.

Finally spit in my face.

Because it was my story.

Of course, that’s not wrong.

‘Demon Hunter.’

Because I always forgot to figure out the subject.

He said that he had been digging a well to live in since the beginning.

[Teppern Labyrinth].

As I said, the probability of [Natural Enemy Relationship] being activated is low. It wasn’t just words, it really required a lot of preparation.

In that sense, there is one item that is reassuring just by looking at it.

[Vampire Count’s Orb]

[Grade: Unique]

[Limit :

Lv

. Every time it comes in contact with magical power, the blood bursts out and damages the target.]

Trophy obtained from Ascura.

A whopping 400 levels.

It reminds me of the past when I was frightened to see that limit level.

I wondered if I could survive until I could use something like this….

Finally, that day came.

‘The amount of additional damage is not great.’

But everything depends on how you use it.

If the effect is applied with a high probability for each attack.

It’s as simple as simply increasing the number of attacks.

‘Because the words change when the amount of damage is small.’

Although such [skills] are not common.

I have “magic”.

In a word, he has the confidence to bring out the performance of an item many times over with a trick. In fact, in my mind, it is the spoils of the demon king. It would be reassuring if I could use an Epic grade devil item…

[A baton stained with evil]

[A map of oblivion drawn with blood]

[Eyes burning with malice]

Since there is no devil, it must be inevitable.

‘Still, I’m glad I’m not alone.’

Above all, there was the Explorers’ League, which was entangled with thorough interests.

When it comes to the [Labyrinth], I feel relieved to hear that there is no expert like them.

In that sense, I grabbed a feather pen.

“Opportunity doesn’t come easily.”

Sussu—

squiggling with a feather pen, he shamelessly continued.

“You guys, too, prepare thoroughly so that you don’t miss the opportunity you seized.”

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Fabian Delon, leader of the Explorers’ Federation.

“Oh oh!”

The letter that came back again.

Could it be because of not being greedy because it was not enough to clearly state the purpose? The letter contained Hoyeol’s signature to agree to the exploration of the Teppern Labyrinth.

Yes, that was good…

Fabian muttered while reading the story behind it.

“…thorough preparation?”

It’s not just preparation, it’s thorough preparation.

What are you talking about?

For a moment, a look of bewilderment appeared on Fabian’s face.

“!”

The first quality required of an explorer is notice.

Fabian carefully guessed the meaning.

Close your eyes gently.

First, think about it from the other person’s point of view.

“I am an infinitely deep darkness….”

An adventurer who has made tremendous achievements….

What is thorough preparation from such a passionate standpoint?

Fabian nodded as if he had made up his mind.

“Since you said it this far, it doesn’t matter.”

I have no choice but to take out the alliance’s treasure.

Numerous magical tools kept at the Federation level.

Show off your magic tools in front of Ho-yeol, the chief mage of the Mage Tower?

Wouldn’t it be more like creasing in front of a chrysalis?

The magic tools of the Explorers’ League were special.

‘Because it has a special effect in terms of exploration.’

Bodies as precious as their abilities.

So, they were magical tools that were kept as treasures and passed down from generation to generation. Even so, Fabian made a decision.

It was because the message Ho-yeol left was unusual.

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You guys too, prepare thoroughly so you don’t miss the opportunity you caught.

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Fabian cautiously opened his mouth.

“You can think of it as consideration rather than consideration.”

It must mean that you gave it a chance, so you should repay it.

For a brief moment, I felt a sense of tension.

Fabian shrugged.

“I can’t disappoint you. I need to improve my physical condition as much as possible.”

Then, the last thing that caught my eye was P.S.

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PS. Time is like afternoon tea.

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…What?

Are you a riddle?

Fabian narrowed his eyes and tried to figure out the meaning.

“…Are you talking about the importance of time?”

It seemed like that.

Fabian was dubious.

That’s right, I emphasized the importance of time with PS.

It was because there was not much time given.

“Do you know when that Teppern Labyrinth will appear…?”

He had doubts, but Fabian shook his head.

Because the thorough preparation wouldn’t have included any questions.

Soon, Fabian started digging through the alliance’s treasure.

In the meantime, I was startled.

“…Could you have known about the existence of the treasure?”

Aye, anyway, that’s not it.

The existence of the treasure was top-secret information that only the leader of the Explorers’ League and a few of the leaders of the League knew. No matter how hot he was, he wouldn’t have known that far.

However, Fabian’s thoughts did not last for several days.

thursday.

Kingdom of Yusra.

The Golden Calf Tavern.

A moving picture adorns the wall.

Because regular updates were delivered on TV.

“Chief Fabian. They say that the Teppern Labyrinth Rift has come to mind!”

“?!”

After Ho-yeol emphasized the importance of time.

The Tepperun Labyrinth emerged just a few days later.

Could it be that he was expecting all this development?

“How?”

Is it infinitely deep?

I really couldn’t fathom the limits of his abilities.

Cold sweat broke out again on Fabian’s forehead.