Chapter 221 - Unfinished Business (II) (1/2)

After fetching Lina from her work, we started the preparations to depart to the Marshlands of the Damned. Despite being a level 50 area, due to the reason that the place is almost unexplorable, most monsters here are over level 50 and some might even reach level 90 or more depending on their kind. That is why there are entities like the Lich King appearing. From my intel in the past timeline, only one palace where a strong NPC resides. Although he is an undead, he is known to help players that wander around the Marshlands of the Damned. He is also the reason why some players managed to find a workaround to explore the place.

I never met the Lich King in the past timeline since I didn't visit this place. This place was crawling with different monsters strong enough to beat me so I didn't choose to wander around here. When I got strong enough and fully equipped, I rarely go to Resurgia anymore so I didn't have a chance to properly explore the place. Still, I am already familiar with the layout of the place. With the help of the streamers in the past timeline who streamed the whole exploration process of the Marshland, I am aware of what things to expect here.

We are about to depart when the siblings also logged in to the game.

”Big brother! Where are you going today? Are you going to a dungeon clearing today?” Iron asked.

”Oh, it's you two. I thought you two are already asleep since it is already late in the evening.”

”Nah, we already got plenty of rest since we finished our tasks and there is nothing to do so we sleep for a bit. Now that we are energized, we decided to play the game,” Topaz answered.

”I see. Well, we are going to explore a place this time around. We won't be clearing a dungeon but there is a possibility to find a strong enemy right now. What do you want to do guys? Will you accompany us to our destination?”

”Looks fun! Sure, why not?” Iron readily agreed.

”Me too! Bring me along!”

”Sure, sure. Though may I ask where Hagane is? He should be online on times like this.”

”Ah, he already told us that he will be back at 6 in the morning since he will be on evening duty at where he was working. He won't be able to play for today.”

”I see. Then get geared up guys. We will be doing some on-foot exploration, we can't use Leona's ability to fly in our destination so we will have to walk on it.”

”Alright, no problem, big brother. We will be ready in a few minutes. Please wait for us. We will fetch our equipment.”

I nodded and we continue our final preparations. When we are done on our side's preparations, Iron and Topaz's preparations are also done.

”Everyone ready? Let's get going!”

”I am excited now, more than ever! So where are we going that we require to walk instead of flying?” Dolly asked.

”Do you know the Marshlands of the Damned? That is our destination right now.”

”Huh? Marshlands of the Damned? Isn't that the place with very brutal environmental hazards in the game? What are we going to do there?”

”I have a quest to complete there. Also, there is a big chance we will meet a boss. That is why I asked you guys to come along with me. If we successfully manage to meet it, we can immediately take the first clear of this boss since the place is not yet explored by any player.”

”Well, that is fine, but do you have any idea on how to counter the hazard of that place? I heard from some players that the place is very brutal and most players will give up halfway,” Dolly scratches her chin.

”Of course I have a counter for that. I won't just waltz into the place with the danger or else, we will be having a bad time.”

After our initial discussion, we make our way to the Marshlands of the Damned. It is not that far from the mansion so it will only take a few minutes of walking before we will arrive at the destination.

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Our arrival to the Marshlands of the Damned also welcomed us with a message regarding the place.

[Your party discovered the Marshlands of the Damned.]