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Chapter 142: Outside the Tower 2
Chapter 142: Outside the Tower 2
Chapter 142: Outside the Tower 2
TL/Editor: Raei
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The four directions of the kingdom - north, south, east, and west - seem to be made up of the different terrain dungeons and event dungeons from 'Heroines Chronicle'.
Naturally, the snowy mountains and tundras of the North are designed for Christmas and winter season events, as well as dungeons for elemental mana stones.
While the northern area represents a winter-themed environment, the western part stands for summer.
One might wonder why not the South, but the South is characterized by swamps and jungles a setting for barbarian ladies in leather bikinis and witches in tight-fitting robes.
The western region of the kingdom is the backdrop for the indispensable bikini skins.
Additionally, it encompasses a desert wasteland setting perfect for the sexy cowboys.
If you keep going west, you'll reach a port city, and turning North from there, you'll find an uninhabitable desert landscape.
"Maybe a large creature traveled down from the North or the wastelands."
"Right, that seems the most likely."
In a medieval fantasy setting, this simply means it's not safe.
Though this summer beach setting might be relevant for 'Heroines Chronicle', in 'Heroes Chronicle', there is nothing of the sort.
All that remains are giant monsters roaming the wastelands and sea monsters emerging from the ocean.
It's safer than the southern region, but more dangerous than the North or East.
"Originally, Roland, I wanted to request this to you alone. But if your party agrees, I'll formally request Mage Hanna's party."
"For my part, I'm in favor."
"We may need to climb the tower, but rescuing people is an act the Goddess would surely smile upon."
With the northern brat wanting to avoid her father and the Saint Candidate willing to rescue people, the atmosphere leans towards accepting the request.
Grace tends to follow my opinion on such matters, and Han Se-ah, well, a quest window just popped up.
Even if Kim Seok-hyun had already made it to the 30th floor, he neglected to farm golem mana stones in his haste.
He needs to use all four golems but only has about two mana stones.
So, he needs to farm golem mana stones, repair the other three golems, and also produce luring fragrances since he can't lure with his bare body like I can.
Although they're on the same 30th floor, there's almost a 2-week difference in terms of progress.
Han Se-ah can take her time without worrying about losing the top spot.
"I'm also in favor. I've been interested in the West, and if an acquaintance of Roland's needs help, why not?"
It seems Han Se-ah has reached the same conclusion, expressing her agreement after a slight delay.
Lily Depp's eyes fill with admiration at the sight of the group offering their help before even hearing about the reward.
Being a passionate and diligent woman, she seems to be deeply moved by such gestures.
...It would probably be more comforting if she didn't know that one of the reasons for this decision is to evade a father, running from the North to the Centre and now to the West.
"Th-thank you! Everyone! I promise to reward generously, even if I have to go into debt!"
Lily Depp, unaware of these hidden motives, bows her head gratefully.
She had hesitated to present this audacious request, and now a group, not just an individual, had readily accepted it.
She couldn't help but be touched.
Thus, the decision to take on a request to the West, rather than climbing the tower, was made.
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Raei Translations
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"Today, I'm thinking of heading to the Western part of the kingdom for a side quest, rather than the Tower. I wonder if any of you guys are active in the West."
-Once got lost in the Western Wastelands and nearly died from lack of water. Mages are rare there.
-Don't most players who ignore the tower head east?
-The East is easier, so there are hardly any players in the West or South.
-I read a post about someone fishing in the West.
-He tried to catch a big fish and ended up being squid food and quit the game.
From a moving carriage, Han Se-ah begins her stream, chatting with her viewers.
The camera isn't focused on our group but on Lily Depp, who's holding a spear.
As we head towards the unfamiliar West with a new beauty, the chat lights up with viewer messages.
While many players venture outside the tower, as mentioned by the chat, the West is quite a treacherous region.
As a result, the deep and distant places of the West are largely unknown to the viewers.
"To explain, this adventurer here is Lily Depp, a friend of Roland's. But her teammates, who had a large quantity of mana stones because of the gate, set out to trade and disappeared into the West. Since senior adventurers wouldn't just run away with mere orc mana stones, something must have happened hence the request for help."
-Going all that way just to find someone?
-Is this the dignity of the top ranker? Is this the dignity of the top ranker?
-Fact) Kim Seok-hyun dropped back down to the 21st floor because of a lack of mana stones.
-If you just want to enjoy the game and don't care about speed, this is good.
-BB Games has warned us repeatedly: if you rush carelessly, you'll get hurt, lol.
As Han Se-ah chats with her viewers, Lily Depp and the group start discussing the West.
Grace is from the East, and Katie is from the North, so no one knew much about the West.
From the conversation, it appears that Lily Depp and her party are from the West.
That's probably why they headed West with the mana stones.
Overhearing their conversation:
"The West? It's an extreme place. You might think it's similar to the East, but once you cross a certain mountain, it's a vast barren wasteland. However, if you stick to the inhabited areas, it'll be similar to the East."
"A wasteland? Sounds dangerous."
"It is. There are orcs driven out by the Kingdom, and giant monsters that appear out of nowhere."
Due to the presence of the noble Katie, Lily Depp and the party talk politely.
They all seem particularly interested in the wastelands of the West.
Compared to the East, filled with green meadows and not-so-rugged mountain ranges, the West is a bit more extreme.
Beyond the meadows, there's a barren rocky mountain, and behind that, a wasteland bustling with large monsters and orc tribes.
In areas where people reside, if one mistakenly crosses a nearby hilltop, one might encounter demons.
As expected of medieval times, there are plenty of superstitious rumors.
"There's a rumor that there's not a single tree in the Western mountains..."
"Not all the mountains are like that. There are quite a few barren rocky mountains towards the wastelands. Thanks to them, it's easy to spot orcs when they approach."
In this world, every living being, including monsters, is a creature blessed by the Goddess.
As a result, wastelands where plants don't grow are often seen as cursed lands shrouded in superstition.
Of course, the Tower is included in that mystery even if they're not mentioned in religious teachings or scriptures.
-Breaking News: Bikinis are now available on the western coast.
-Why are there bikinis in a medieval fantasy? LOL
-If they bake macarons in the inns, why can't they wear bikinis on the beach?
-But is it worth going there? Isn't the beach far west?
-Anyone who makes it that far is impressive. How did they even get that far?
"What? Bikinis? Even if it's for the users, why bikinis?"
[Han Se-ah is enjoying a gold drink* donated 10,000 won!]
The bikini is an item for the user's enjoyment... and convenience.
"Oh, come on. Well, there's a reason the game is for adults, right?"
As Lilly Depp continued talking, the viewers, having heard her explanation, began buzzing with hopeful expectations.
To see those bikinis in the West, one would have to travel by carriage for at least a month.
The carriage then came to a stop.
Unlike the Knights Division request, we'll have to camp outdoors during the journey.
Stretching as we go outside of the carriage, we see a campsite with remnants of a campfire.
"Adventurers, I think we should stop here today. To reach the next resting spot, we'd have to push through the night..."
We know the western road is dangerous. Take care of the horses and rest well tonight.
By the looks of it, you must be from the west?
The coachman parked the carriage in a corner of the campsite and released the horses.
He was clearly familiar with the place.
He must be planning to eat his meal alone as he left without a word.
Regardless, the party naturally gathered around Han Se-ah and Irene after disembarking from the carriage.
Being in charge of carrying the inventory, Han Se-ah, and the cook, Irene, were naturally approached.
Grace and Katie, with nothing to do, seemed to be following around casually.
Lily Depp started to come my way but quickly glanced around and approached Irene, who was dressed in nun's robes, to strike up a conversation.
"Sister? I think it's time to prepare a meal, do you know where the supplies are?"
"Oh, Hanna will take them out for us.
She will?
-Han Se-ah's dazzling performance (as the pack mule)
-In reality, she's a streaming star, but in this world, she's a top-tier inventory manager?
-The never-ending tales of Han Se-ah, the genius mage.
-Oh my, how is she pulling things out of thin air? Is this magic?
-She's truly milking this.
I'm not milking anything! ...Ah, I'll bring out the pot first. There doesn't seem to be a place to get water from, so I guess I'll have to create it with magic?"
My goodness! You can store things through magic? If such magic exists...!"
Han Se-ah pulling a pot out of thin air and the wide-eyed Lily Depp.
The comedic scene had the viewers spamming the chat with comments about her geniusness, playfully teasing her.
With the fact that Lily Depp's party traveled to the West to sell extra mana stones; it looks like they also dabble in some light trade to make money.
That aside, honestly, even if I knew this world was a game, the sight of someone effortlessly pulling out a human-sized pot from nowhere is astounding.
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