Chapter 879
“It indeed has a summoning function, but―”
“There are many of them.”
『Hmm… For now, let’s maintain this form. We need to be able to respond imdiately based on their reactions.』
“H-However, I don’t think there’s a need to prepare for battle right away! Let’s approach them peacefully first! It’s not beneficial to show too much hostility!”
While Alexander, Kidd, and Bailephus were tense, Fernand alone insisted on staying a bit more relaxed.
A seasoned adventurer, well-versed in exploring unfamiliar places, knew that showing hostility to the natives from the start led to no good.
“Those are…”
“Are they the Saurus tribe, kin of Toon?”
“If each one possesses strength similar to Toon… this could be a tough battle.”
Elizabeth, Brown, and Browless were no exception.
Since they had only encountered dinosaurs as ‘enemies’, both users and NPCs had to stay highly alert.
“At least, they are not too many. Around twelve, I reckon. The two in the center have a bit more vibrant hues, and the other ten look similar… The ones in the center are probably important figures―I an, dinosaurs.”
Among them, only Leeha was not tense.
“You’re quite calm, Leeha.”
“Well… I feel there’s no need to be that nervous.”
Leeha smiled reassuringly at Browless.
“Why is that? Is there sothing else?”
Luger, whose cobalt-blue python’s muzzle was already aid at the enemy, asked irritably.
Leeha laughed while looking at him.
“Because I’m here.”
“W-What? Jeez, that’s not even funny.”
“No, no! I’m not saying I’ll handle it all! I an, it’s safe because I’m here!”
As the dinosaurs gradually beca clearer, their footsteps could be heard louder. Thump, thump────────!
The sound of the dinosaurs’ footsteps was getting louder.
If just facing a single Toon generated a noise that was unbearable, what if twelve dinosaurs, about 40 ters tall, charged simultaneously?
The users felt as if they were experiencing an earthquake.
“Oh! They are not just vibrant― they are equipped with sothing!”
Leeha’s eyes now could clearly distinguish their forms.
The sa went for Kidd.
“The helts, the chest, the abdon, and the thigh areas are covered; we should see it as armor.”
“Haha, so Toon used to run around naked? Just imagining it is disgusting.”
“… Did you have to say that out loud?”
Leeha rebuked Luger.
Their appearances were consistent.
Huge carnivorous dinosaurs with extended arms. Although grotesque, the users had beco accustod to this exterior from seeing Toon frequently.
Thump…!
“Uh, they stopped?”
After running for a while, they halted.
Gulp, just as soone swallowed nervously, a shout erged from the group.
『Who are you to appear in the form and voice of the Anti-King!』
The Saurus’ roar threw the users into a panic.
“Anti-King?”
“They said Anti-King?”
『Hmm, was Toon’s form seen as hostile by them?』
Just as Bailephus comprehended, Leeha slapped his forehead in realization.
“Oh no! So Toon himself is…! Bailephus, please use the amplifying spell! Amplify my voice!”
“Amplify? What kind of stunt are you trying to pull now?”
“Luger, just stay quiet for a bit! Bailephus, hurry!”
『Are you sure this is okay?』
“Yes! If we’re late—not good” 『In three seconds, if you don’t answer, we will consider you an Anti-King’s follower and attack!』
“We’ll get attacked!”
“Prepare for battle! Assu they have the sa skills as Toon! Keep a distance and aim from afar!”
『Understood.』
As the group descended into chaos, Bailephus cast his spell on Leeha.
As NPCs and users, including Browless, began to scatter, Leeha shouted.
‘I really am a fool!’
The reason why Leeha had told Luger to trust him was simple.
〈Achievent: The Final Monts of a Saurus Traitor (S)〉
Congratulations!
You confird the existence of the ‘Saurus tribe’, a race known to be extinct and ntioned only in legends. Although he revealed his identity as a Saurus through his death, the fact that his identity was confird would make every archaeologist and biologist cheer!
What kind of kingdom does the Saurus tribe have, and where and how do they live their social lives? The enthusiasts of Middle Earth awaited your report eagerly.
**Reward: 25 stat points**
Saurus Tribe Royal Family Affinity 20%
Permission to travel within the Saurus Tribe kingdom
You were the first to achieve the title of ‘The Final Monts of a Saurus Traitor’.
This achievent would be recorded in the hall of fa up to the third registrant, applying 200% of the original effect to them.
**Effect: 50 stat points**
Saurus Tribe Royal Family Affinity 40%
Because of the achievent, the Final Monts of a Saurus Traitor!
You believed that resolving the issue would be easy since you possessed achievents that granted privileges and affinity with the Saurus Tribe’s royal family.
But this was the mistake that occurred because of that.
You didn’t consider what Toon ant to the Saurus Tribe. Initially, Bailephus should not have taken on the appearance of Toon, the ‘prodigal son.’
『Bailephus! Undo the transformation!』
More importantly, Leeha realized another fact.
Why did the affinity with the ‘royal family’ increase, instead of the Saurus Tribe?
This implied that Toon was part of a ruling lineage of the Saurus Tribe. One that was in conflict with the current ruling mbers.
Swoosh…
When Bailephus, clueless about the situation, returned to his human form, Leeha shouted with all his might.
『I am Ha Leeha, the human who killed Toon, the prodigal son of the Saurus Tribe!』
Claiming to have killed Toon.
That needed to be stated first.
They didn’t move. Leeha rummaged through his bag again.
“Here is the evidence, a dagger made from Toon’s claws! And a piece of Toon’s skin!”
What he pulled out from the bag was a piece of Toon’s skin. Leeha held it up high, waving it like a flag.
Thunk… Thunk… Thunk…
Ten dinosaurs slowly walked towards the group.
Among them, so were bigger than Toon. As the distance closed, their shadows engulfed everyone.
『We’ll check.』
『Yes! Here it is.』
Leeha humbly placed the items and slowly backed away.
The group followed Leeha’s movents. The distance between them now was roughly 50 ters, but for the Saurus Tribe, it was ‘within arm’s reach.’
『They look similar to Toon…』
『But there’s a difference…』
They didn’t move from that distance.
The skin, vocal bone, and the dagger made from Toon’s claw, which Leeha had placed on the ground, floated up and drifted toward them.
『Ma-magic… Is Toon able to use magic too?』
Bailephus was the most surprised as expected. He couldn’t help it.
‘Toon was already as strong as any dragon without magic.’
‘Damn it, is this a ga? How is this balanced? If there are hundreds, thousands of such beings, how are we supposed to handle it?’
‘Quiet! We’re not even fighting them, so stop freaking out! If they join us, it’s a huge gain!’
The Three Musketeers whispered and bickered. But there was so truth to their words.
All of them looked like Toon, and if there were thousands of such beings?
That would an a thousand entities equivalent to Ancient Dragons suddenly appearing in the Middle Earth universe.
If they sided with either the Demon King’s army or the humans?
‘Wouldn’t that be ga over?’
The Sacred Alliance would be torn apart, and all the kingdoms of the Old Continent would fall.
Or, all the Demon King’s fragnts would be obliterated, bringing peace.
Certainly, a thousand Ancient Dragons held that level of power. But there was an even bigger problem…
‘They ntioned a kingdom. So, they wouldn’t be talking about kingship with just hundreds or thousands, would they?’
A kingdom surpassing tribes and villages.
How many of them could there be?
Leeha felt sweat trickling down his back.
It wasn’t just Leeha. All the other users with similar thoughts were just as tense.
Whether the users thought that way or not, the Saurus carefully examined the items collected from Toon’s body.
After thoroughly inspecting them from all angles in mid-air, they finally turned their heads.
* * *
『It is confird. These are indeed the bones and skin of the Anti-King.』
『It was certain that the Anti-King had not changed!』
『Aaaaah──────────!』
Boom— Boom— Boom—!
After all the reports were completed, two magnificent entities at a distance finally started to approach the party. One dinosaur wore a golden helt and armor, while the other dinosaur wore a slightly duller bronze helt and armor.
They watched Leeha’s party intently.
『The one who defeated the Anti-King, what is your na?』
『It’s Ha… Ha Leeha!』
『Good. Haha Leeha. You and your companions’—』
『No! It’s Ha Leeha! Ha Leeha!』
『Hmm?』
The dinosaur with the golden helt tilted its head.
Leeha, awkwardly positioned, shouted again, 『It’s Ha. Lee. Ha.』
“Even in this situation…”
Browless, pressing down his hat, shook his head.
Except for Luger, who was mocking Leeha, everyone else averted their gaze from him. After montarily observing this scene, the dinosaur with the golden helt finally spoke.
『Very well. Ha Leeha, the one who defeated the Anti-King. You and your companions are permitted to enter.』
Rumble…
There was a brief quake.
It was instinctively felt that this was the undoing of the barrier.
“Alright. Let’s go—”
“I’ll go first!”
“No, I’m going!”
Just as Bailephus tried to take the lead, a sudden competition ensued from the rear.
The NPCs looked puzzled, but all the users knew.
If their speeds were similar, no matter how fast they were, they couldn’t enter the barrier before those who were right in front of it!
The one closest to the barrier, standing nearest to the Saurus tribe, took the first step forward.
Boom—!
You have acquired the achievent: First Discoverer – Saur Land.
“Yay! It’s mine!”
It had to be Leeha, of course.
“Damned bastard.”
“Well, it’s not like Ha Leeha wouldn’t have known.”
“We wouldn’t have entered without him anyway. It’s not sothing to feel jealous about.”
Luger and Fernand expressed their disappointnt.
The only one acknowledging Leeha was Kidd.
“Trying to act cool after attempting to go in yourself.”
“Ahem. Who, who said that? It’s a baseless accusation.”
The problem was that Kidd had darted forward even more than Luger and Fernand.
All NPCs were staring in bewildernt at the sudden uproar in front of the barrier.
“Humans’ disgrace.”
Only Alexander passed them with a dignified expression.
As they all entered the barrier, a sound of vibrating air followed again.
The dinosaur with the golden helt scanned everyone quickly. His gaze fixed on a human wearing a hood.
『There is soone with a peculiar aura. A potential threat?』
“No! He’s just, just a little unwell!”
Elizabeth quickly spoke, blocking Kyle. Before the dinosaur with the golden helt could say anything, she preemptively brought up the main issue.
“A child with a disease we hope to cure right here.”
『Hmm.』
The dinosaur with the golden helt pondered for a mont. Leeha felt as though he glanced at him.
Leeha nodded and added to Elizabeth’s words.
“You can trust us.”
At this point, the only one they could trust was Leeha.
With just a word from him, the dinosaur with the golden helt nodded.
『Take them.』
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“Whoa!?”
“W-What is this!?”
As soon as he finished speaking, ten dinosaurs used magic.
Bubbles-like shapes ford around each party mber, capturing them and lifting them into the air.
The colossal dinosaurs, each about 40 ters tall, held one bubble each and began to move swiftly.
About 3 minutes later, they finally saw it.
“It’s… truly a balance breaker.”
What they saw from afar was a city.
Even at a conservative estimate, it was nearly as large as the capital of Fibiel, Aelstock.
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