Chapter 35

Chapter 35: Way of the Sovereign (2)

Keirun just smiled .

"Therefore, you must select a difficult mission . Of course, I’m not asking you to be reckless . You should choose the most difficult missions that you can realistically accomplish . ”

"I also want to do that . ”

Kang-jun simply nodded . Keirun was better than he thought .

Sovereigns born with gold spoons would be reluctant to perform dangerous missions! He would be able to push back those sovereigns .

“Then what is the best place to raise my level? Should I just attack and occupy the buildings nearby?”

Then Keirun touched a crystal ball in Room 406 and a 3D map was displayed . The 3D map showed a 100 hundred metre radius around the Dafeng building .

"In order to ensure the survival of the sovereigns, the early threats are very easy to overcome . However, the other buildings are different . It isn’t easy to gain knowledge about the monsters . ”

"It is destroying doors like the Dafeng building . The monsters will also be quite challenging . ”

"Of course . Generally, the more dangerous monsters are in the high rise buildings . ”

"High rise buildings? Then skyscrapers with dozens of floors will be extremely scary . ”

At that moment, Keirun replied with an anxious expression .

"There is no guarantee that even a dragon won’t emerge . ”

“Dragon? There is really such a thing?”

"Demons, evil spirits, dragons! There might be even worse monsters . This is the world of Hwanmong, Lord . ”

"Damn! I have to be careful . ”

It wouldn’t be easy taking over another building . Dangerous missions were good, but they needed to match his capabilities .

"Therefore, I recommend you target buildings with four floors for the moment . ”

“I understand . I will take note . ”

"However, dangerous monsters can also be found in ordinary homes, in parks or on the streets . You should always be alert . ”

“Don’t worry, I will be vigilant . ”

Every day was a struggle for survival . How could he be careless?

He didn’t have the luxury to be careless . There was no room for Kang-jun to let his guard down . He was committed to doing his best .

"Then shall we try attacking the Sungkwang building?”

Sungkwang was a building with four floors, facing the Dafeng building . According to the realtor, the price of the Sungkwang building was 3 . 7 billion .

"Yes, Lord . This building has the base of a sovereign, so it is likely that monsters in the area will come to plunder it . Some troops should be left behind for defense . ”

“I will do that . ”

This was the current status of his troops .

Two ratian infantry .

Three ratian archers .

Three giant ratians .

Two golem ratigers .

He decided to leave two ratian archers, two giant ratians and one ratigers behind as defense .

"How about upgrading the barrack to stage 2 and building a research institute in Room 401 before leaving?”

"I thought of that as well . ”

It cost 100 nodes to upgrade the barrack in Room 403 to stage 2 .

200 nodes were spent to build the research institute in Room 401 .

[Upgrade to a stage 2 barrack: 1%]

Construction of the research institute: 1%]

The 300 nodes he received from Mission 5 were exhausted .

"I need quite a bit of money to summon more troops . ”

"Occupying the Sungkwang building will get you money and treasure . ”

"Then shall we go?”

"Yes, Lord . Kuhuk! Somehow my heart is pounding . This is how we can raise our levels . ”

Kang-jun and Keirun immediately left the Dafeng building, and they arrived in front of Sungkwang .

At that moment, a black cloud wrapped around the Sungkwang building .

Ku ku ku ku!

Strange sounds were heard as the Sungkwang building changed to an enormous size . The four storey building changed dramatically into what looked like a castle .

At the same time, some messages appeared .

[This is the area of the gnomes . ]

[The gnomes have sent a warning to you and your subordinates . ]

[Would you like to ignore the warning and enter?]

"Gnomes? I don’t know what they are but they are sending a warning not to enter . ”

Kang-jun’s eyes shone as he spoke to Keirun .

“The gnomes are inferior spirits of the earth . They can change their features in order to attack . "

“Their combat power?”

"The inferior gnomes aren’t that strong . They are weak compared to the ratians . However, you should become nervous starting from the intermediate grade . They are the same grade as the ratigers . ”

"Hrmm . "

"This is a gnome building so there is likely to be a mine inside . ”

"A mine?"

"Precious materials can be mined, including the Essence of Earth . If you are lucky then even rarer materials can be obtained . ”

Essence of Earth? He needed them to continue summoning strong subordinates like the ratigers .

"Okay, I will ignore the warning . Crack that barrier!”

“Yes, Lord . ”

In the meantime, a thick barrier had formed in front of Sungkwang building .

[Sungkwang building’s barrier: 100%]

However, it was the target of the destructive power of the two golem ratigers .

Kwaang!

The strong attacks of the golem ratigers! The giant ratigers furiously struck at the barrier with huge logs .

Kwa kwa kwang! Kwa kwa kwa kwang!

Syuok! Syuok!

The ratian archers diligently shot their bows .

[Sungkwang building’s barrier: 78%]

The durability of the barrier quickly plummeted .

Susususu .

At that moment, shadows appeared in front of the barrier .

There were approximately 10 shadows . The shadows transformed into various beasts .

"Kwaaang! How dare you defy our warning!”

“Grrr! Get rid of the intruders!”

Keirun’s gaze met Kang-jun’s eyes . They both nodded .

"Sweep all of them up . ”

“Yes, Lord . ”

Kang-jun instantly used a skill .

‘Aura of the Wind!’

Unlike Aura of Earth, this skill increased his attack speed and movement speed . This meant he would have a faster offensive .

Kang-jun quickly shot forward .

"Kwaaang!”

The gnome that looked like a lion rushed towards him with an open mouth . Kang-jun easily avoided it and used the wooden stick .

Bam bam!

"Kaeeng!”

The stick hit the gnome twice before it died . Despite the outward appearance, its physical attack power was low .

[Experience has been gained . ]

[2 nodes have been gained . ]

The gnome was so weak that not a lot of experience and money was gained . However, two nodes was still better than nothing .

Keirun also perfectly dealt with the gnomes . Keirun used his daggers and also easily killed them .

He displayed the characteristic agility of a dark elf! It was like he had a passive Aura of the Wind skill .

[1 node has been gained . ]

[2 nodes have been gained . ]

These messages appeared every time Keirun killed a gnome . The experience that Keirun acquired belonged to Kang-jun .

Kang-jun killed eight gnomes and Keirun killed four of them .

The 12 gnomes were instantly turned to powder .

Meanwhile, the ratigers and ratians were still focused on the barrier .

[The barrier of Sungkwang building has been destroyed . ]

[A gnome treasure chest has been obtained . ]

“Oh! A treasure chest!”

He acquired one treasure chest after the barrier broke . Kang-jun opened it to find blue coins and an axe .

[30 nodes have been gained . ]

[Solid Iron Axe has been obtained . ]

‘Huhuhu, this is pretty good . ’

This was only the beginning of the occupation of Sungkwang building and he had already obtained this .

Kang-jun changed weapons to the Solid Iron Axe .

‘A strong weapon is necessary . ’

The axe had several times the destructive power of a piece of wood, so he could occupy the rooms more quickly .

It was right at that moment .

Mission 6 – Occupy the Sungkwang building and find the gnome boss Rodiam living on the roof .

-Compensation: Experience, 500 nodes and the skill Soul Exploitation .

A mission appeared . It asked him to occupy the Sungkwang building!

‘It is like Keirun said . ’

Kang-jun was given the mission that he desired . Kang-jun turned to Keirun and said .

"It is a mission . It told me to occupy the Sungkwang building and mentioned the gnome boss Rodiam . ”

“As expected . Rodiam is probably the boss of this building . ”

"I guess so . ”

Kang-jun nodded .

Rodiam wasn’t important .

He wouldn’t let Rodiam obstruct him from completing his mission .

They entered the 1st floor of the building where gnomes were waiting with deadly eyes . Among them were a few larger gnomes .

Keirun said with a nervous expression .

"They are intermediate gnomes . Lord, you must be careful . ”

Kang-jun’s hands clenched tightly while staring at the intermediate gnomes .

"We will occupy the 1st floor, then go to the basement before heading back up to the 2nd floor . ”

“Yes, Lord . ”