Book 8 Chapter 183 (2/2)
Brynhild pressed some of them simultaneously, and...
Swoooos.h.!.+
The device rapidly descended and began to move horizontally from place to place along empty pa.s.sages like a subway.
Before long, a surprising sight unfolded in front of Woohyuk's group at their destination.
“I never expected anything like this. There’s a forest inside the ruins...”
“And it doesn't look artificial. It seems that the creatures here have been receiving divine power from that crystal sphere.”
A transparent jewel s.h.i.+ning and emitting pure white rays was floating from the top of the center of the forest like a sun.
As everyone watched in awe, Brynhild chuckled and spoke.
“It's Erdium. It is one of the minerals that only exist in the heavenly world. The higher the purity, the better the strength and capacity.”
“… So that’s Erdium.”
A key material necessary to craft a certain weapon.
Epion, the G.o.dslayer.
Woohyuk had read about it in the Nag Hammadi Chronicles.
Woohyuk had to use this opportunity and take the Erdium, as it would help his journey to challenge the Divine Thrones.
As Woohyuk’s eyes shone, Brynhild shook her finger at him.
“You can’t touch that. If you do, this whole s.p.a.ce will teleport to heaven. Meanwhile, we will be automatically ejected from the ruins by the system.”
“Then, do we receive something else as the reward?”
“Yes, you will be given the Edda Chronicles and Erdium of higher purity. You can take that with you.”
“Then I can also take that piece of Erdium on our way out as well.”
“… Oh well, do as you want.”
Brynhild gave up convincing Woohyuk otherwise and took the lead again as she sighed.
As Woohyuk's party followed her through the woods, he heard a horse neigh in the distance.
Shortly thereafter, a white horse with graceful wings appeared behind some bushes.
”It's a pegasus.”
“He was my personal mount. His name is Grane. He can walk on water and fly in the sky.”
Being able to move regardless of the terrain was a great merit.
Woohyuk could also walk on water because of the Mermaid’s Kiss he obtained from the Sea G.o.d’s Temple.
He could also fly if he used his demonic energy and spread his abyssal wings.
However, the more methods he could use to travel, the better.
Moreover, owning a pegasus would greatly improve his popularity and erase the bad rumors about him.
Due to the dark powers Woohyuk utilized, many people around the continent had bad opinions about him.
The pegasus was one of the symbols of the Valkyries, so it was possible to improve his image beyond what the Holy See could ever achieve.
As Woohyuk approached Grane, the horse snorted and stepped back.
He was wary of Asura's demonic energy inside Woohyuk.
Noticing his discomfort, Brynhild walked to Grane and rea.s.sured him.
“Don’t worry. He's not a bad person. Sieg is also here with us. See him? Those two have some circ.u.mstances, so we’re working with that man.”
“… Neigh.”
Grane made a small cry and looked at Sieg standing next to Woohyuk.
Afterwards, the pegasus approached him and rubbed his head against Sieg’s cheek, to which the fallen hero burst into laughter.
“Haha! So you remember me! Have you been well?”
“Neiiigh!”
Grane seemed to understand human speech.
As he circled Sieg with excitement, Brynhild spoke to Woohyuk.
“I will give you that horse in return for helping us. He doesn’t get afraid easily, so you can also take him to battles.”
“I gratefully accept this gift.”
Woohyuk nodded, approached Grane and grabbed the reins.
He then climbed onto the stirrup, and a system message popped up.
[You have acquired the Myth-grade mount, Pegasus.]
[While riding Pegasus, resistance to skills and magic of dark properties increases by 25%.]
[Moreover, feeding Pegasus with Emperor Carrots will greatly increase his movement speed for an hour.]
Emperor Carrots were high-quality crops that grew in temperate climates.
Although their prices were on the high side, the costs would not be burdensome for Woohyuk's current funds.
He had confiscated the properties of the slave traders in the Talis Kingdom, so he had considerable funds.
When Woohyuk rode Grane as a test drive, Helena’s eyes glittered with curiosity and excitement.
“Please let me ride him too. My dream was to fly in the sky on a Pegasus when I was young.”
”Aren't you afraid of heights, Witch of Profanity?”
“I can deal with it if it’s not too high. Please grant me my wish.”
Helena begged Woohyuk in desperation.
She looked innocent unlike her usual att.i.tude.
Woohyuk nodded and reached out to Helena.
“It is a gentleman's duty to accept a lady’s request.”
“… That was extremely cringey, but I’ll let it pa.s.s this time.”
Helena’s face slightly blushed due to the unexpected cringe-worthy but romantic line.
She then climbed into Grane, and Woohyuk pulled on the reins as hard as possible.
“Fly, Grane! As high as you can!”
”Huh? What are you do... Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!”
Helena’s confusion was soon followed by a death shriek that could pierce even the Creator’s eardrums.
Grane had started to fly at an extreme speed.
Watching Woohyuk hara.s.s Helena, Brynhild asked Sieg.
“Does he hold some sort of grudge against Helena, Sieg?”
“… At the very least, I don’t think he likes her very much.”
It was the first time he had seen his lord so joyful while hara.s.sing someone else.
Sieg scratched his head as he watched Grane speed through the air.
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