BXBX NOVEL Chapter 67
[Remaining Play Time: 00:01:17]
One minute and seventeen seconds.
Not even enough time for a cup of instant noodles to cook, but it was sufficient to check the information about “that.”
Of course, this was assuming he moved quickly.
‘Could it be the Fragment of Destiny?’
Although he was currently focused on hunting orcs, the Fragment of Destiny took top priority.
The Main Quest and the Main Stream.
At a glance, the difference between the two seemed minor, but in reality, it was quite significant.
If the Main Quest was like the leaves of a tree, the Main Stream played the role of its main trunk.
Even with this explanation, it was essentially a “chicken or egg” type of question.
Clearing the Main Quests would eventually lead to acquiring Fragments of Destiny, and accumulating those fragments would naturally clear the Main Stream.
‘Is it really showing up already?’
In that sense, the sudden appearance of the Fragment of Destiny was incredibly thrilling.
With a heart full of anticipation, Do-hyeon quickened his pace.
– Master? No, it’s happening again. What is it this time?
– LizaLiza?
As Do-hyeon suddenly dashed toward a boulder, Jihad and Elisa voiced their confusion but followed along.
Thus, the party arrived in front of the boulder.
The boulder looked ordinary, one of the many scattered across this Salt-Rock Forest.
It appeared unremarkable to the naked eye, but not to Do-hyeon.
‘This spot is glowing red.’
A faint crimson light seeped from one corner of the boulder, as though smeared with blood.
Seeing it up close made it seem indistinguishable, suggesting that without the Eye of Truth, it would have gone entirely unnoticed.
Swoosh.
Instinctively, Do-hyeon placed his hand on it, but a strange sensation made him furrow his brows.
‘Sticky.’
It felt unusually dense.
Like a mixture of something syrupy sweet, such as honey?
It wasn’t entirely reminiscent of blood, yet only the area illuminated by the Eye of Truth felt sticky.
‘What could this be?’
He had hoped it might be a Fragment of Destiny, but it didn’t seem to be.
The radiant and enchanting gleam that characterized it was nowhere to be seen.
His next thought was that it might be some sort of herb finally appearing, but there wasn’t even a trace of a plant, not to mention herbs.
Ding!
That’s when the notification chimed.
Already curious, Do-hyeon quickly checked the message, and his eyes widened.
It was completely unexpected.
[You have discovered a hidden clue.]
[It has been recorded in the Adventure Book.]
[Quest item Ominous Aura has been discovered, and a quest has been created.]
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[Ominous Aura]
– Grade: Rare
– Description: You have discovered an Ominous Aura in the Salt-Rock Forest of Brion. Something unsettling emanates from it.
High Priest Gildetti of the Lair Grand Temple might know its true nature.
Take the Ominous Aura to Gildetti.
– Quest Success: Increase in Gildetti’s favorability, unlocks linked quest Material Search.
– Quest Failure: Linked quests will not be available.
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“…Hmm?”
This was the first time Do-hyeon had discovered a Quest Item in God of Savior.
Quests.
A system familiar to any RPG player and essential for character progression.
As with most RPGs, players in God of Savior could be considered slaves to quests.
Even low-grade quests made a noticeable difference, let alone class-related quests, whose importance was undeniable.
Do-hyeon himself had followed the quest guide diligently before coming to Brion.
‘But the guide’s quests aren’t everything.’
Even so, the quests in the guide were merely the tip of the iceberg.
As an adventure-themed game, God of Savior boasted an expansive world, full of hidden content.
Whether related to the Adventure Book or Hidden Pieces…
The list was endless.
Among them were Hidden Quests, unlocked only by meeting specific conditions.
For example, when Do-hyeon, with Jihad’s help, discovered the Warriors’ Lair, a hidden field, he triggered a sudden quest.
Such hidden quests weren’t limited to sudden events.
They could also be received from NPCs by meeting certain conditions, or from raids.
And in rare cases, they could be obtained through items.
“Who would’ve thought I’d get a Quest Item…”
That was exactly what the quest in front of Do-hyeon was about.
Not only would it add to the Adventure Book, but it would also connect to a Hidden Quest—a treasure of an item.
Additionally, it was something that even Adventure King Barion would go crazy for.
Understandably so.
For someone ready to overcome any obstacle in pursuit of adventure, quest items were invaluable.
‘Even in DemRock, I only got a handful of these. And now, I find one here?’
Given his historically terrible luck, acquiring such a rare quest item was a once-in-a-blue-moon event for Do-hyeon.
To think he managed this within just three days of starting… Was this the power of the Eye of Truth?
‘No, seriously, what are you, Eye of Truth? Is there a limit to your abilities?’
From uncovering secret dungeons to exposing stealth, and now even finding quest items?
Its performance was absolutely insane.
At this rate, not being able to find herbs seemed almost unbalanced in comparison.
‘Ah… this is sweet.’
So what if he couldn’t locate herbs?
With the Eye of Truth, he could discover every quest item and secret dungeon imaginable.
‘Explorers would be dying of envy if they knew about this.’
Not just envy—they might even try to kill him.
It was a feature so absurdly overpowered that no one could argue otherwise.
‘Although, not all quest items are necessarily good.’
The value of quest items lay in their rarity alone.
Their difficulty or rewards varied greatly depending on the specific item.
Their high rarity made them hard to find, yet the results could feel like a gamble.
If obtained by chance, they were nice to have; otherwise, it wasn’t worth pursuing them actively—a sentiment shared by most players regarding quest items.
‘The Adventure King is the odd one.’
Only someone as eccentric as him would be excited enough to pursue them.
The quest item he had just obtained was rare grade, and most quest items were likely to be rare as well.
The most common grades among Hidden Pieces were rare and rare+.
‘Didn’t someone in the Celestial Guild acquire a divine beast with a legendary-grade quest item?’
If he could get something that high-tier, how amazing would it be?
But that was just Do-hyeon’s greed talking.
There would be plenty more opportunities in the future, and obtaining even a rare-grade quest item was already fortunate.
‘Especially since it seems to have linked quests.’
It was worth hoping the final grade might reach rare+ at least.
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For now, since there was no time, he thought he would have to visit the High Priest tomorrow to find out.
[10 seconds remaining until connection ends.]
[Connection will terminate shortly. Please move to a safe location.]
‘I won’t be able to finish off 250 monsters.’
Getting the quest item was a hundred times better than defeating one more monster, but somehow, it felt like a blemish that left him unsettled.
Having no choice but to leave his regret behind, Do-hyeon waved lightly.
“Hey, I’m heading out. Elisa, take care. I’ll be back tomorrow.”
– ……? You were hunting orcs, and now suddenly?
– Liza!
At that moment, Elisa jumped up onto Do-hyeon’s shoulder, rubbing her face against him.
It looked as if she was bidding him farewell.
‘You really do act like a puppy sometimes.’
It reminded him of Ho-chi, the dog he had briefly taken care of in the past.
Do-hyeon chuckled and stroked Elisa’s head gently with his index finger as he replied.
“I’m a little disappointed, but I got something better, so it’s fine. Okay, I’m logging ou—”
Flash.
As Do-hyeon disappeared, Jihad’s expression turned blank as he stared at the empty spot.
Jihad, who remained like that for a while, let out a sigh.
– Staring blankly at blood-soaked rocks, touching blood… Seriously, my master is a strange man. Right, Elisa?
– Liza? Liza-Liza!
– What? He seems like a good master? Oh, come on, Elisa. Don’t be fooled by his looks. Do you know how ruthless he is?
– Liza? Liza!
– Huh? It doesn’t seem like I dislike him? Hmm…
After pausing and pondering for a moment, Jihad spoke nonchalantly.
– …Well, he’s actually not bad to travel with. Kind-hearted me is just accommodating him. You know how great my legion is, right?
Feeling a bit awkward, Jihad brushed his nose and changed the subject, feigning bravado.
As Jihad tried to act cool, Elisa tilted her head curiously.
[Transferring to the Guardian Room.]
– Ah.
– Liza?
The inevitable had come.
Eliza’s eyes grew wide as if she were confused about what was happening, while Jihad, already used to it after experiencing it once, reassured her.
– Guardians like us move to another world when our master is absent. But don’t worry, you’ll be transported to a comfortable place.
– Liza…
– I’m a bit sad too, but… well, he said he’d be back soon. See you tomorrow, Elisa.
– Liza!
After a light farewell gesture of touching hands, Jihad’s vision blinked, and soon, the scenery changed.
It was a world where countless realms coexisted.
Clouds and earth intertwined, and glaciers coexisted with lava zones. This mysterious world had become familiar to him.
– It feels new yet strangely comfortable.
Yesterday, he thought it was just because he was seeing the outside world for the first time after being confined, but today, the feeling was confirmed again.
He didn’t quite understand it, but hey, a good thing is a good thing.
The fresh air and the sensation of a moderately cool breeze embracing his skin contributed to it.
– I slept all day yesterday, so maybe I’ll look around today.
This was what he liked most about this place.
No matter where he walked, there was always a new view, making it impossible to get bored. It made walking enjoyable. Just as he moved forward with anticipation—
– Huh?
Jihad’s eyes gleamed with interest.
– Was that there before?
Something new caught his eye, something he hadn’t seen yesterday.
It was a small, lonely cabin standing in the middle of a barren field.
The worn-out wood showed signs of age, yet it was a sight Jihad was familiar with.
– …It’s my house?
It was the house where Jihad had lived back when he was in the Raven.
Seeing it after such a long time filled him with both delight and bewilderment.
Why had something that wasn’t there yesterday suddenly appeared?
Curious, Jihad swallowed nervously and opened the door.
Creak.
The sound of old wood rubbing against itself echoed as he stepped inside, greeted by the interior that perfectly resembled the house he had lived in.
A space just large enough to live in, complete with utensils, a table, and chairs.
There were three chairs in total, with a cushion placed on the solitary chair on the other side.
That was Elisa’s seat.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The house, unchanged since the time Jihad had left it, looked as if time had stopped.
– …Yeah, this is how it was.
Was it because of the memories that came flooding back after seeing it for the first time in so long?
Jihad’s expression turned somewhat wistful.
He thought about how it had probably waited for him for a hundred years up there. That thought made his chest feel heavy.
Swish.
It was then.
Sensing a strange presence behind him, Jihad immediately reacted.
– Liza!
– Huh?
Along with the familiar voice, a soft, fluffy sensation settled on his shoulder.
When he turned his head, he saw Elisa smiling brightly.
– Elisa!?
– Liza!
– What? Why are you here??
– Liza? Liza!
– You just woke up and found yourself here? How is that even possible?
– Liza!
Jihad’s eyes, wide with disbelief, soon became clear.
He didn’t know the reason, but it didn’t matter.
Why would the reason matter?
– Who cares. Elisa, want to go for a walk together for the first time in ages?
– Liza-Liza!
What mattered was that he could relive the past memories again.
Elisa hopped up onto Jihad’s head. She had always loved perching on his head.
Perhaps because of his protruding ears, she said it felt stable and provided a good ride.
– Still the same as ever.
– Liza!
– Alright, let’s go. You’re going to be amazed when you see this place. It’s incredible.
– Liza-Liza!
– Oh, you want to bring this along? Wow, you even kept this at home. No need to wear the necklace here; it’s just us.
The frozen time in the cabin began to flow again.
* * *
At that same time.
The God of Savior community, which had been relatively quiet for a while, erupted in chaos as if a fire had broken out.