[You have entered the 6th floor]
As his darkened vision brightened, a dense forest spread in front of him.
Indeed, it is one of the best vacation spots on the Tower of Trials.
Cool air and warm sunlight. Above all, the beautiful natural scenery was breathtaking.
Co down here! Barbecue and beer are all set up.
I heard that the Cloud Cotton Candy on the 6th floor is so delicious. Shall we try that?
Kuak. The town shop also sells a lot of pretty relics. If we dont use coins now, when should we use them?
Firstly, most players who ca to the 6th floor ca in pairs.
It was a small break from the daily life of fighting while climbing up the tower.
It was understandable to so extent that players would want to laze around the 6th floor.
However
Playing and having fun can be done later.
The Elven Forest wasnt a place where one played around in nature. It was a place of opportunity where you could acquire skills only obtainable here.
Those who noticed that would only be a few.
Players who really wanted to be strong would not just be enjoying this in the first place.
They would already be wandering through the forest to find elves.
Then, should I start going too?
Jin-hyuk passed the other players and began to move deep into the forest.
Around three hours away from the starting point, the forest becos complicated.
This was a kind of warning.
Anyone could co freely to this point, but beyond this was the realm of the elves, so do not approach any further.
However, no matter how complex the arrangent of trees was, it was no use. It would be useless even if the trees moved and ford new terrain.
Because Jin-hyuk had already learned how elves made their way through this forest.
Hum.
He took a deep breath and took all the scents in the air. The fresh sll of grass and the sweet scent of fruit were conveyed to him as they were.
Of course, the most crucial scent here was the scent of the earth. Jin-hyuk noticed the faint earthy sll that perated the air.
To the left.
There was a subtly different scent on the left side, which made Jin-hyuk turn.
The location of mushrooms, grass, and trees.
Even after that, there was a fork in the road, but Jin-hyuk already knew which side to take and went deeper into the forest.
And
On a tree a little further away, a figure was watching everything. A race with short hair and pointed ears.
An Elf. The ones who ruled this forest.
How did a human know of this?
Silvia, a ranger of the Elven village, couldnt understand this situation. They had crafted several defenses to prevent humans from approaching, but it seed like all of them were being bypassed?
It is impossible to distinguish the sll of dirt if one hadnt lived for a long ti in the forest.
The locations of mushrooms and the grass shape were also things that no one who was not a forest dweller could know.
Ordinary humans werent the kind of people to be interested in such things.
How was a half-elf born without us knowing?
She wouldnt have believed that he was a human if it wasnt for his appearance.
Such was the extent of his ease in finding the path to their abode.
At that mont.
The human man had reached the front of the barrier.
It did it! No matter how great this human is, it ends here.
What was in front of him was a barrier made exclusively by the elves. It was impossible to escape if they entered the Illusion Barrier erected by the High Elves.
They would inevitably beco exhausted if they were trapped for a week amidst the countless illusions.
And Silvias mission would end with her eliminating the unconscious human.
But
Ugh! This isnt sothing high elves should do. Ete Tamaros is passive. You need to use an active word. Tch tch. I dont know which elf did this, but it feels like they slept in the grammar class. They could only display 50% of the power the original barrier would display.
The human clicked his tongue while looking at the elven words carved on the wood.
At the sa ti, he was even correcting the wrong parts using a stone from the ground.
Silvias face beca red.
As an apprentice ranger, she had no choice but to get angry when soone made fun of the high elves.
Just just what is that human?!
Thankfully, there is a young elf here.
Jin-hyuk smiled.
From the mont he had reached the forest border, he had already noticed the elf following him along from the branches.
Still, considering they are a race known to have good stealth in the forest, he acknowledged her skill.
Thanks to that, he managed to grasp the elfs position.
I laid out enough as bait
This should make a solid first impression on his opponent. Now it was his turn to summon the opponent hiding behind him.
Jin-hyuk opened the subspace inventory and took out the ingredients and cooking utensils he had prepared.
[Lv1 'Restaurant of New World' is activated.]
This was a skill acquired when he traveled to various restaurants. This was the higher version of the skills he had received through Fusion.
Jin-hyuks hand movents then changed. His skill as he sliced through the vegetables and fruits looked close to art.
So beautiful.
Silvia, who was on the tree, just stared at him.
No..?
She had forgotten to look around, but this scent was a unique dish.
No doubt.
That is at.
Silvia jumped down at once.
How dare you cook at in this sacred Elven Forest. What is this?!
She shouted as she pulled back her bowstring.
Her face was filled with anger and the intent of never forgiving this sinner.
This is at?
Uh?
This isnt at.
I saw it with my own eyes. You think I will believe you?
If you cannot believe it, co closer and confirm it.
No..
Silvia approached Jin-hyuk cautiously but
What?
Her eyes shook. This thing slled and looked like at.
Upon closer inspection, it wasnt at. The dish was made using beans, nuts, and fresh vegetables.
It is called soybean. On our side, it is getting a lot of attention as the next alternative food.
Alternative food?
It was a culinary field that was rapidly growing in recent years for reasons of healthiness, reducing pollution, and animal rights.
In fact, the stock price of a company called Beyond at was listed as the highest-flying stock in March.
Of course, it would charm the elves who hate at.
So he had prepared this.
A special al that will satisfy the most demanding of elves.
Try it once. I shouldnt say this, but I am confident in my skills.
It really isnt at?
I never play with food. I dont want to fight with elves. Why would I force you to eat at which you dont like?
Silvia lowered her bow at his words and placed a piece of soybean in her mouth with curious eyes.
Nom nom.
Her little mouth constantly moved, and at that mont
What is this taste
Silvia let out an exclamation of surprise. She couldnt help it. This was her first ti having such delicious food.
So delicious.
Soft beans and various vegetables were mixed to create a deep flavor. It used a moderate amount of olive and had a savory, tangy taste.
It was even finished with a specially prepared sauce. No matter how frugal most elves were, their appetites were bound to be stimulated.
[Affinity of 3rd class ranger Silvia increases.]
['Silvia' feels sorry for pointing her bow at you.]
As her affinity rose, her feeling of regret was also conveyed.
Everything was going as he planned, with a solid start to his relationship with the elves.
I am sorry, I didnt know that and
Silvia bowed her head.
It was because she couldnt bear her hasty conclusion. If her apology was accepted, then the issue would end here.
I am glad the misunderstanding has been cleared up. It was also my fault for entering the realm of the elves in the first place.
Jin-hyuk deliberately added more weight to Silvias guilt. This should be good enough.
No. This is my fault.
Silvia shook her head.
As an apology, I will do anything I can for you.
Of course, she had to say this. That was why he was wearing the mask of an innocent man.
Then Can I see the elven village?
Uh? Our village?
I am a sociology student, and I am writing a thesis about understanding the lives of other races. It will be a precious mory for if you give the chance to enter a forbidden area to which humans do not have access.
A participatory observation.
It was one of the main thods used by sociologists to understand the cultures and traditions of others.
[Lv4 Communion is activated.]
Jin-hyuk secretly used his ability.
It was a growth-type skill he had used several tis to make a strong bond and a sense of familiarity with new and unknown people.
And the effect was imdiate.
Silvia, who had looked shocked at a human who wanted to visit her village, nodded her head.
Ah! For real. In a week there is a festival in our village. The elders and village elves will like it very much if they can taste this delicious bean at.
In one week
Right on schedule.
Okay. Then I will co back here in a week.
Yes. I understand.
Silvia, who was about to send Jin-hyuk away, hurriedly shouted as if she thought of sothing.
Ah. Your na?
Kang Jin-hyuk.
Dont make a mistake, and rember it carefully.
Not Captain Teemo but Kang Jin-hyuk.
I am Silvia, a ranger of the elves.
Silvia also formally introduced herself.
If she was a 3rd rate ranger, then it ant she was a low elf.
Silvia. Rember . The next ti I co, I will bring delicious stuff.
Yes! I look forward to it!
After he said that, Jin-hyuk began to move away.
At that mont.
Woong!
A status window popped up.
[You are receiving a video call from player Kim Gitae.]
It was Kim Gitae.
Looks like everything is ready.
It wouldnt have been easy to gather materials to reopen the labyrinth, and it seed like he finished it quickly.
It must an that they are in a hurry. Jin-hyuk accepted the call.
Hello, player Kang Jin-hyuk. I have sothing to tell you. Can you spare a mont?
You dont have to beat around the bush. Just tell the place and ti.
Sure. We are eting in an hour at lta Hill on the 3rd floor. If you tell the coordinates of where you are, we will send a mage-type player and move you through space.
This was the chance for him to get the first job task and a hidden reward simultaneously.
Finally, the ti has co to begin the raid on the Gray Temple.
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