Chapter 21 (1/2)
Legend of Legend – Chapter 21
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After departing the Dimensional Marketplace, the party moved quickly.
They’ll be in a disadvantage if they meet the other side’s heroes. They might either fall into a trap or maybe they might have to face the enemies head on. They didn’t know how many opponents there were, so there was a chance they might get eaten instead.
Atlan and Vera led from the front. They increased their speed, and the party’s chatter died down as they quickly moved their feet. It seemed everyone realized what kind of situation they were in.
When he saw them move quickly unhindered through the forest, Lee-joonhyuk was surprised at their senses. The sky didn’t hold any markers indicating where they were yet the Heroes always moved towards their destination without any hesitation.
Kimsarang, who hadn’t been able to speak after following them for awhile, carefully started a conversation with him.
“Big brother.”
Lee-joonhyuk turned to look at her. Kim-sarang asked her question as she looked around her surrounding.
“When will this end?”
“I told you before. We have to win first.”
“How are we suppose to win?”
Lee-joonhyuk answered as he thought about his previous experience.
“We have to destroy their guard tower, then we have to demolish their fortress.”
“How long will that take?”
“It took one month last time.”
At Lee-joonhyuk’s words, Kim-sarang’s expression became rigid. She was worried since she didn’t know if she’ll be able to survive for a month in this tense situation. Lee-joonhyuk whispered in a low voice towards Kim-sarang.
“You are a Magician Minion, so you don’t have to step forward. You just have to attack occasionally, while you protect your body with a s.h.i.+eld. We know your attack works against the other side’s minions, so you just have to help out like that.”
“I understand.”
“Moreover, I don’t know what Vera-nim taught you, but I want you to keep thinking about her words.”
Kim-sarang heavily nodded her head. She was able to create magic through Vera’s teachings, so she had to think very hard on Vera’s words.
Lee-joonhyuk had reminded her of the things she had momentarily forgotten as she had been weighed down by the surrounding’s heavy atmosphere. She started going over Vera’s teachings again.
Lee-joonhyuk retracted his gaze from Kim-sarang, then he started observing his own body. He had grown his power by strengthening his muscles, but his strength had increased again after he equipped the Rune Stone.
His strength was reinforced with the item, but he had to make it his own. This was why he started walking faster as he controlled his muscles.
Soon, the forest came to an end, and they arrived at a lake emitting a soft light.
Atlan’s spoke as Lee-joonhyuk’s body froze.
“You guys cross first.”
Lee-joonhyuk relaxed as he realized Atlan was allowing the Minions to cross first. The Minions didn’t much about the Aglantan, so they started to walk fast.
As if they had waited for this moment, the Aglantans appeared. However, Atlan decided to act this time. He swung his sword through the Aglantan, which had burst out of the water’s surface. The Aglantan was cut in half.
It seemed Atlan was trying to preserve the number of Minions he had, so he personally took action. At this sight, Lee-joonhyuk spoke to Kim-sarang as he turned to look at her.
“Don’t worry. Go across.”
“Yes.”
The Minions had the memory of losing their companions here, but they felt relieved when Atlan stepped forward to take care of the Aglantans. They started to carefully cross the footbridge. Kim-sarang followed after Vera, and while she was crossing, she turned to look at Lee-joonhyuk.
“Will you be ok?”
“Yes.”
If he crossed by himself, then 10 seconds would be enough. After Lee-joonhyuk saw the others cross to the other side, he ran quickly across the foot bridge. Even Atlan, who hade been keeping the Aglantans at bay, had crossed the lake.
The dead Aglantans’ blood spread inside the lake, and it attracted more Aglantans. Before the Aglantans could swarm him, Lee-joonhyuk moved his body. The Aglantans flew towards him, but Lee-joonhyuk crossed the lake before they could reach him. Lee-joonhyuk looked back, and he could see the Aglantans noisily jump around the foot bridge. Still, he was relieved he was able to cross the lake without using his ability.
“We’ll depart immediately.”
Since they had crossed the lake, this side of the forest was occupied by their allies.
There weren’t any markers indicating this side of the forest was their base camp, but still the enemies couldn’t easily cross over. If one met an enemy inside the forest, it was difficult to escape from them. Atlan’s ambush had been successful, and he had gained many benefits. However, it was a method where he had to put his life on the line.
They quickly moved through the forest. The monsters showed up intermittently, but Atlan and Vera easily dispatched them. They stopped moving when Atlan and Vera signaled with their hands.
Everyone stopped, and they looked out from the edge of the forest.
“The battle is well on the way.”
Atlan turned to looked at his party members again.
There were 6 Minions and a Magician Minion named Kim-sarang. Then there was Lee-jooonhyuk.
Atlan patiently explained the situation.
“Elrick and Grangsha is currently attacking the guard tower.”
It was possible for Heroes to be revived, so it was possible for Grangsha to be there.
“Nodra is hanging on, but it isn’t going to be easy. We’ll enter immediately.”
Atlan’s gaze landed on Lee-joonhyuk.
“Elrick is there, so I’ll fight him. When I start fighting Elrick, you should immediately cast the barrier on me.”
“Understood.”
If Atlan wanted to distract Elrick then he had no reason to refuse the offer. Atlan turned to looked at Vera.
“Let’s take care of Elrick first. Nodra will be able to keep Grangsha in check.”
Vera stealthily glanced out before she spoke.
“Let’s kill them fast. Some may be hiding out there.”
“I know. Therefore, we’ll go full force.”
From the beginning, he planned to dispose Elrick with the help of Lee-joonhyuk’s barrier. Atlan turned to speak to his party.
“When he attacks, you Minions should run near the guard tower, then push back the enemy Minions.”
“Understood.”
After speaking, Atlan unsheathed and held a sword in each hand. Then he spoke.
“Let’s go.”
When he saw Atlan leave the forest, Lee-joonhyuk hurriedly followed after him. Atlan jumped as soon as he left the forest, and he landed right on top of Elrick’s head.
Zzung!
Lee-joonhyuk casted his barrier on Atlan when Atlan’s sword collided with Elrick’s hammer. Then the battle between the two started.
During all of this, Vera stepped forward then she yelled.
“Charge!”
When he saw the Minions run forward, Lee-joonhyuk followed after them. Now that he he possessed the lowest ranked Strength Rune Stone he didn’t have to worry about facing off against other Minions.
“Let’s earn 41 G.”