Chapter 35 - Chapter 5: Entry #2 (1/2)

Chapter 35 - Chapter 5: Entry #2

Ruins were discovered in Knight Saga for a reason.

Reporting useful ruins to the Demon King’s Palace would help someone to gain publicity and the appropriate rewards.

The most important thing for the Demon King’s children was that it was a system that allowed them to gain achievements.

Of course, depending on the type and nature of the ruins, privatization could sometimes be beneficial. However, the privatization of ruins was accompanied by considerable risks. If the Demon King’s Palace discovered it, not only would a great deal of achievements be removed but penalties such as fines and imprisonment would be received.

‘I’ve experienced it before in the game.’

However, the Demon King’s Palace didn’t just maintain a tight hold. They didn’t just treat the discovery of ruins harshly.

In general, those who discovered a ruin would be able to keep some of the relics, depending on the size.

'Of course, there are slightly more informal procedures.’

The hidden ruins and relics differed in their difficulties.

It was clear that the discovery of the Thunder Light Anvil was a great achievement. Even though it would be divided between three children of the Demon King, he was sure that the achievement would be great.

However, it was up to there. It was impossible to privatize the Thunder Light Anvil.

The Thunder Light Anvil was tied to these ruins. If the anvil was separated and installed elsewhere, it wouldn’t be able to give off the same performance.

‘It can’t be helped.’

It was a fact he had learnt after controlling the anvil. The anvil was powered by the enchantments left behind by the wyrm, Enkidu, and the enormous magic power flowing underneath the ruins. It was why the dwarves had left without the anvil.

‘But can I leave empty handed?’

He felt sorry towards Caitlin and Felicia but they were sleeping right now, so it was a perfect opportunity to obtain relics.

‘The ones I can use will go in the inventory, while the miscellaneous items will be put in Carack’s bag.’

There was no water left, so his excuse was perfect.

‘Sorry.’

In-gong apologized to Caitlin and Felicia in his mind, then he entered the second room with Carack.

The second room was much bigger than the one with the anvil. The ceiling was higher and it seemed to be 10 metres wide.

”Wow, what a terrific monster!”

Carack acted like a little child as he pointed excitedly to a monster in the middle of the room.

In-gong was puzzled.

‘Oh, my god. It is an arc golem! Look at that shape!’

A monster with the head and wings of a eagle and the body of a lion. The monster in front of him seemed to be a griffon covered in armour.

If In-gong’s eyes weren’t mistaken, the monster in front of him was obviously a arc golem among the dungeon guards.

'Could we possibly face that head on?’

If it was the Caitlin at the time of the lycanthrope subjugation, it might be possible. However, right now, she was weaker.

‘Felicia also doesn’t seem to be a combat magician.’

Although she was a capable magician, not every capable magician was a combat one.

The magic that Felicia had shown on this expedition had mainly been indirect magic, such as supporting allies or changing the environment of the battlefield.

Carack asked In-gong a question while staring at the arc golem which stood still a statue.

”Prince, it won’t move, right? It won’t suddenly get up and attack us, right?”

”It’s okay, I am in charge of this ruin now.”

It was okay since he had the acknowledgment of the Thunder Light Anvil. In the eyes of the arc golem, In-gong and Carack were treasure keepers.

In-gong examined the room instead of the arc golem and said,

”We need to find a warehouse or arsenal. This is basically a fortress, so it is unlikely to have a treasure trove.”

Additionally, it was highly likely that the arsenal or warehouse was connected to this room or the next room. This was the safest place in the ruins.

Carack nodded at In-gong’s words.

”I’m sure that the anvil in that room is the best treasure.”

The purpose of this ruin was to defend the Thunder Light Anvil. As always, Carack’s understanding was quick.

There were no passages in the room with the arc golem, so In-gong moved to the next room. This time, it was a room with many doors.

‘I think there was some remodelling done.’

It was quite different from the dungeon he remembered from when he played Locke.

'Well, I was busy destroying it at the time.’

After he had destroyed the anvil, the mountain had collapsed and buried the dungeon.

“Carack, I’ll investigate this side, so take the doors on the opposite side.”

“Understo... Ooh! Look at this!”

As soon as In-gong spoke, Carack shouted loudly after opening the nearest door. Once In-gong approached, he saw a room full of weapons and armour.

‘Perhaps Carack is the protagonist?’

In-gong laughed inwardly as he entered the armoury with Carack. The item that greatly impressed Carack was the large armour in the middle of the armoury.

”Prince, isn’t this really cool? It looks really robust.”

Even In-gong was forced to admire the remarkable armour. The chestplate was decorated with stylish dragons while dragon wings were attached to the shoulders like decorations. It was obviously a magic armour because he could feel the magic power coming from it.

‘Is it for an orc mercenary?’

No matter how he looked at it, the size showed it wasn’t for a dwarf. It seemed like only someone Carack’s size would be able to fit into it.

‘It is likely a mass production item.’

It was a mass production item made by Enkidu’s treasure keepers. It couldn’t be compared to the armour that Carack was wearing now.

In-gong looked up and down and examined the armour using the authority of the anvil’s ruler. There weren’t any curses or harmful magic.

“Carack, do you want it?”

Carack’s eyes shone at In-gong’ proposal. He was speechless before finally opening his mouth.

“R-really? I can really have this?”

”Yeah, it is too big for me anyway.”

Furthermore, Carack was his precious subordinate number one. Carack becoming stronger was like In-gong being stronger.