Azimuth: The Elden Throne (New Version)

Chapter 183 The Lost Survivors

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"The Opicus bird." Testros replied as his expression became serious

Now that he had chosen what to do, he would follow through with it while putting everything he had on the line, so he threw away his doubts and focused on his task at hand.

"Indeed, that is your best shot at reaching the depths within the little time we have left." Kuddan replied as he put a few weights on the map

"There are other options as we domesticated many kinds of creatures… But the skies are your only option…"

"That doesn't mean it'll be easy."

"All kinds of beasts prowl the woods, and they won't take kindly to trespassers into their respective territories, even if it's a bird far in the sky."

"The chances of coming across one that can stop you aren't large, but the odds aren't low either…"

"And in the situation you are compelled to fight… How would you do so far up in the sky?"

"..."

Even if Testros was strong enough to defeat all of his opponents, fighting atop a giant bird would severely limit his movement and ability to deal with threats…

And if he fell… He would be in for a whole other heap of trouble.

Where the bird to also be injured in the process... Then it may be hard for him to even come back.

He could try returning by going North and eventually leaving the forest, but without a proper guide, how was he supposed to return?

The Opicus bird can remember the path it came from, so it would be easy for him to return with it, but if he were to lose it, then he would be on his own.

So he needed someone that had the ability to fight in the sky...

"... Let me go as well then." Dale replied with a serious expression as he raised his head

'I don't even need a mount to go there, Caldgolg can already fly in the sky...'

'If trouble shows up, I'll be there to resolve it.'

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"Sigh…"

"Heh, as expected."

Testros didn't expect Dale to agree to this so easily, but Tina and Kuddan knew this would be the result, with the latter even smiling.

"Even if Testros cannot fight… I can." He proclaimed loudly

"Besides, we cannot send him on this journey alone."

'Above all, I wouldn't be able to remain still while knowing he's out there doing who knew what.'

'Worst case scenario, Testros may be unable to even come back, and with it, the entire Questline of the Rise of the Southern Corps would go down the drain.'

'The Quest is just an Extra, I cannot allow harm to befall the old man just like that.'

'He's more than just a Villager from another world to me.'

"... Kid…"

"Would it be possible?" Dale asked Kuddan as he ignored Testros

"One or two of your kind within the same Opicus bird won't change how well it can fly, albeit it might make the trip uncomfortable." Kuddan replied with a smile as he turned to Dale

"Then what are we waiting for?" Dale said as he got up from his seat

'Time is ticking, I had many other questions left to the old man but... I'll ask them once we're done with all of this.'

"Sigh… I would like to voice out some complaints but… He's right, we've wasted way too much time here." Tina replied as she also rose from her seat

'I'm glad he's like this, but that won't change the punishment I'll be giving both of them when all of this is over.' Tina thought with a light smile as they flashed with red light

"I… Tha…"

/Tap!/

"No worries old man, it's just my job as a recruit to follow my Superior, that's all." Dale said with a smile as he tapped Testros' shoulder

"..."

Testros' lips trembled a bit before he also smiled fiercely.

"Right, I lost focus there for a moment."

"We'll be going on a mission to rescue some potential allies and you'll be coming with me, Soldier!"

[DING]

[Your rank within the Southern Corps has increased to 3-Star Soldier]

"... Yes, Sir!" Dale replied with a smile as he looked up

[DING]

[DING]

[DING]

[DING]

Suddenly, multiple notifications flared in his ears, almost throwing Dale off his foot.

So while everyone went downstairs, he opened his system Menu to check what was going on.

[Your quest has been updated]

[The Unknown Devil 

Description:

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Requirements: Pass the Shard of a Greater Devil to Tina 1/1

Wait for her to inspect it 1/1

Dwelve into the Horizon Woods and eliminate the Greater Devil before its too late 0/1

*The mysterious guest introduced himself as Muddan, envoy of the Karkavan!

Ally with the Karkavan to take down the Greater Devil as their help will be invaluable to the operation 1/1

*You have learned that the Greater Devil is undergoing a change and that it'll soon awaken, potentially stronger and more brutal than before, but at the same time incomplete and irrational due to its improper transformation.

Time until the Greater Devil awakens: 6 days, 21 hours, 31 minutes...

*Optional* Eliminate the Greater Devil before it awakens fully 0/1

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[Your quest has been updated]

[Forest Hierarchy

Description:

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Requirements:

Find out what is happening at the center of the forest near Resko 1/1

*It seems that the source of all of the chaos within the forest is the presence of a foreign Great Devil from beyond the Southern Wall!

*There is a great likelihood that the Great Devil is seriously injured after clashing with the rulers of the Great Forest!

Investigate further by traveling deeper into the forest 1/1

*With the help of the mysterious envoy, Muddan, you learned the truth of the matter directly through the words of the First Elder of the Karkavan's Council, Kuddan!

*Many days ago the Greater Devil clashed with the Karkavan after being victorious in its conquest of the forest.

*Its actions severely disrupted the forest's ecosystem, and with it, invoked the Karkavan's resentment.

*Unfortunately, they were unable to truly deal with it as the Devil was one step ahead of them, protecting itself and delaying their inevitable clash.

Eliminate/solve the source of the problem 0/1

*You learned about the survivors of the Souther Corps living in the remnants of an Elven Clan tree deep in the woods.

Rescue them before it's too late and scout them into your cause! 0/1

*Optional* Rescue the Raid Team trapped within Project Burnout 0/1

Time before the Raid Team starts to collapse due to lack of food: 2 days, 7 hours, 56 minutes...

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[Your quest has been updated]

[Rise of the Southern Wall Corps

Restore the Southern Wall Corps to its former glory 0/? 

Rescue the descendants of the former members of the Southern Wall Corps 0/1

Your Rank is currently: 3-Star Soldier

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[Your quest has been updated]

[Visitor of the Wooden Heart part 2] 

[Description:

The mysterious warrior has been knocked out after a satisfying fight, but his reasons and goals are still left half-answered.

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Requirements:

Wait for the Karkavan Warrior, Muddan to recover 1/1

Listen to what Muddan has to say 1/1

Accompany him back to the depths of the forest and understand what the Karkavan are going through 1/1

Assist the Karkavan in eliminating the Greater Devil! 0/1

*Optional* Contribute the most during the hunt so the Karkavan may never forget your name! 0/1

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/Twitch.../

Upon finishing everything, Dale's eyelids twitched.

'So all of my Quests decided to update at the same time?'

'Before I knew, I gathered so many Quests with similar goals... But this only comes to show how significant what I'm doing is.'

'It's only normal for me to have so many Quests pointing to the same place, I'm the only player doing the Main Questline anyway...'

'This is a Major Arc for the development of Resko, I can't fuck it up here.'

'Everything is connecting, slowly, but surely.'

'Although... I have some concerns...'

As he looked at the timer of his Quests, Dale felt a sudden wave of coldness wash over his bones...

'I don't have much time.' 

With that, Dale went after the others, reading himself for another adventure.

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