novelzi Chapter 67
Chapter 67
Chapter 67
The moment Eye of Truth activated, the first thing Do-hyeon did was check the remaining time.
[Remaining Play Time: 00:01:17]
One minute and seventeen seconds.
Not even enough time for a cup of instant noodles to cook, but it was sufficient to check the information about “that.”
Of course, this was assuming he moved quickly.
‘Could it be the Fragment of Destiny?’
Although he was currently focused on hunting orcs, the Fragment of Destiny took top priority.
The Main Quest and the Main Stream.
At a glance, the difference between the two seemed minor, but in reality, it was quite significant.
If the Main Quest was like the leaves of a tree, the Main Stream played the role of its main trunk.
Even with this explanation, it was essentially a “chicken or egg” type of question.
Clearing the Main Quests would eventually lead to acquiring Fragments of Destiny, and accumulating those fragments would naturally clear the Main Stream.
‘Is it really showing up already?’
In that sense, the sudden appearance of the Fragment of Destiny was incredibly thrilling.
With a heart full of anticipation, Do-hyeon quickened his pace.
– Master? No, it’s happening again. What is it this time?
– LizaLiza?
As Do-hyeon suddenly dashed toward a boulder, Jihad and Elisa voiced their confusion but followed along.
Thus, the party arrived in front of the boulder.
The boulder looked ordinary, one of the many scattered across this Salt-Rock Forest.
It appeared unremarkable to the naked eye, but not to Do-hyeon.
‘This spot is glowing red.’
A faint crimson light seeped from one corner of the boulder, as though smeared with blood.
Seeing it up close made it seem indistinguishable, suggesting that without the Eye of Truth, it would have gone entirely unnoticed.
Swoosh.
Instinctively, Do-hyeon placed his hand on it, but a strange sensation made him furrow his brows.
‘Sticky.’
It felt unusually dense.
Like a mixture of something syrupy sweet, such as honey?
It wasn’t entirely reminiscent of blood, yet only the area illuminated by the Eye of Truth felt sticky.
‘What could this be?’
He had hoped it might be a Fragment of Destiny, but it didn’t seem to be.
The radiant and enchanting gleam that characterized it was nowhere to be seen.
His next thought was that it might be some sort of herb finally appearing, but there wasn’t even a trace of a plant, not to mention herbs.
Ding!
That’s when the notification chimed.
Already curious, Do-hyeon quickly checked the message, and his eyes widened.
It was completely unexpected.
[You have discovered a hidden clue.]
[It has been recorded in the Adventure Book.]
[Quest item Ominous Aura has been discovered, and a quest has been created.]
—
[Ominous Aura]
– Grade: Rare
– Description: You have discovered an Ominous Aura in the Salt-Rock Forest of Brion. Something unsettling emanates from it.
High Priest Gildetti of the Lair Grand Temple might know its true nature.
Take the Ominous Aura to Gildetti.
– Quest Success: Increase in Gildetti’s favorability, unlocks linked quest Material Search.
– Quest Failure: Linked quests will not be available.
—
“...Hmm?”
This was the first time Do-hyeon had discovered a Quest Item in God of Savior.
Quests.
A system familiar to any RPG player and essential for character progression.
As with most RPGs, players in God of Savior could be considered slaves to quests.
Even low-grade quests made a noticeable difference, let alone class-related quests, whose importance was undeniable.
Do-hyeon himself had followed the quest guide diligently before coming to Brion.
‘But the guide’s quests aren’t everything.’
Even so, the quests in the guide were merely the tip of the iceberg.
As an adventure-themed game, God of Savior boasted an expansive world, full of hidden content.
Whether related to the Adventure Book or Hidden Pieces...
The list was endless.
Among them were Hidden Quests, unlocked only by meeting specific conditions.
For example, when Do-hyeon, with Jihad’s help, discovered the Warriors’ Lair, a hidden field, he triggered a sudden quest.
Such hidden quests weren’t limited to sudden events.
They could also be received from NPCs by meeting certain conditions, or from raids.
The inevitable had come.
Eliza’s eyes grew wide as if she were confused about what was happening, while Jihad, already used to it after experiencing it once, reassured her.
– Guardians like us move to another world when our master is absent. But don’t worry, you’ll be transported to a comfortable place.
– Liza...
– I’m a bit sad too, but... well, he said he’d be back soon. See you tomorrow, Elisa.
– Liza!
After a light farewell gesture of touching hands, Jihad’s vision blinked, and soon, the scenery changed.
It was a world where countless realms coexisted.
Clouds and earth intertwined, and glaciers coexisted with lava zones. This mysterious world had become familiar to him.
– It feels new yet strangely comfortable.
Yesterday, he thought it was just because he was seeing the outside world for the first time after being confined, but today, the feeling was confirmed again.
He didn’t quite understand it, but hey, a good thing is a good thing.
The fresh air and the sensation of a moderately cool breeze embracing his skin contributed to it.
– I slept all day yesterday, so maybe I’ll look around today.
This was what he liked most about this place.
No matter where he walked, there was always a new view, making it impossible to get bored. It made walking enjoyable. Just as he moved forward with anticipation—
– Huh?
Jihad’s eyes gleamed with interest.
– Was that there before?
Something new caught his eye, something he hadn’t seen yesterday.
It was a small, lonely cabin standing in the middle of a barren field.
The worn-out wood showed signs of age, yet it was a sight Jihad was familiar with.
– ...It’s my house?
It was the house where Jihad had lived back when he was in the Raven.
Seeing it after such a long time filled him with both delight and bewilderment.
Why had something that wasn’t there yesterday suddenly appeared?
Curious, Jihad swallowed nervously and opened the door.
Creak.
The sound of old wood rubbing against itself echoed as he stepped inside, greeted by the interior that perfectly resembled the house he had lived in.
A space just large enough to live in, complete with utensils, a table, and chairs.
There were three chairs in total, with a cushion placed on the solitary chair on the other side.
That was Elisa’s seat.
The house, unchanged since the time Jihad had left it, looked as if time had stopped.
– ...Yeah, this is how it was.
Was it because of the memories that came flooding back after seeing it for the first time in so long?
Jihad’s expression turned somewhat wistful.
He thought about how it had probably waited for him for a hundred years up there. That thought made his chest feel heavy.
Swish.
It was then.
Sensing a strange presence behind him, Jihad immediately reacted.
– Liza!
– Huh?
Along with the familiar voice, a soft, fluffy sensation settled on his shoulder.
When he turned his head, he saw Elisa smiling brightly.
– Elisa!?
– Liza!
– What? Why are you here??
– Liza? Liza!
– You just woke up and found yourself here? How is that even possible?
– Liza!
Jihad’s eyes, wide with disbelief, soon became clear.
He didn’t know the reason, but it didn’t matter.
Why would the reason matter?
– Who cares. Elisa, want to go for a walk together for the first time in ages?
– Liza-Liza!
What mattered was that he could relive the past memories again.
Elisa hopped up onto Jihad’s head. She had always loved perching on his head.
Perhaps because of his protruding ears, she said it felt stable and provided a good ride.
– Still the same as ever.
– Liza!
– Alright, let’s go. You’re going to be amazed when you see this place. It’s incredible.
– Liza-Liza!
– Oh, you want to bring this along? Wow, you even kept this at home. No need to wear the necklace here; it’s just us.
The frozen time in the cabin began to flow again.
* * *
At that same time.
The God of Savior community, which had been relatively quiet for a while, erupted in chaos as if a fire had broken out.