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“You too?”
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“Same for you?”
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Neither Kang Juho nor Kim Seokju had received a quest.
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“What are you going to do? Still planning to go?”
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Although entry was restricted, it wasn’t physically blocked.
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If it were a system lock, entering would be impossible.
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But the restriction was simply an NPC proclamation—which meant it could be ignored.
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“Hmm…”
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Kang Juho hesitated.
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The Evador Mountains were already dangerous, home to ogres.
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If NPCs were going out of their way to ban access, something serious had happened.
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‘A mutant monster? Foreign spies? Criminals?’
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Three things came to mind.
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‘Maybe I should go? A quest might pop up.’
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Any of those three could trigger one.
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But there was a catch.
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‘If I clash with the NPCs over this…’
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It might create trouble with the local faction.
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Sure, he planned to defect to the mercenary nation of Falkos eventually, but there was no need to make enemies yet.
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“Is it okay if I delay learning Rage?”
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“For me? Yeah, not a big deal. Not like Rage is crucial right now.”
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“Then let’s head to the Graveyard of Death instead.”
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Kang Juho decided not to enter the Evador Mountains.
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“You going for Dullahans?”
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“Yeah. It’ll be tough, but manageable.”
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***
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Graveyard of Death: home to zombies, ghouls, and dullahans.
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Originally, Kang Juho planned to go there at Level 190.
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But thanks to the Staff of Peace, he was ahead of schedule.
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He and Kim Seokju returned to the request office.
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“How can I help you?”
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“I’d like to see the quest list for the Graveyard of Death.”
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“Here it is.”
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An NPC handed them a file, and the quest interface popped up.
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Juho browsed the list, thinking:
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‘When will elite quests start showing up?’
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Boss monsters were difficult, but elite mobs could be handled by two.
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‘Maybe they appear starting from Tier 3?’
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Elite monsters offered far better rewards than normals.
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He chose the two hardest quests with the best rewards:
- Quest: Dullahan’s Resentful Spirit
- Quest: Growing Ghoul Numbers
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He and Kim Seokju left the city hall.
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“See you soon!”
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“Yep!”
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They parted briefly for equipment prep.
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***
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As Kang Juho walked toward the Crafting District, he thought:
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‘Hope there’s something decent…’
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His plan was to hit 150 at the Puren Temple, then swap out his hammer.
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He had one in mind.
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But he hit his target faster than expected, and he hadn’t saved up as much gold as planned.
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Still, he needed a new weapon.
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His current one, Reinforced Iron Hammer, was a level 90 item.
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It had solid attack power, but it wasn’t good enough for Graveyard farming.
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***
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Meanwhile…
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In an underground facility, Moise looked up at the ceiling with a scowl.
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“Should I just kill them all?”
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People were moving above—he hated the presence.
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He was furious.
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On the verge of snapping.
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“No… If I go too far again, I’ll get punished…”
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He had already broken orders once.
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If he disobeyed again, the consequences would be worse.
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Moise trembled.
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He didn’t want to be punished again.
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But as time passed, his face twisted with rage.
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He stood up abruptly.
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“If I quietly eliminate them, no one will know, right?”
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He approached a group of waiting chimeras.
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“Hmm… This one will do.”
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He picked the smallest one—optimized for assassination.
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“Number 4, follow me.”
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Number 4 stood and followed him silently.
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They stopped at a sealed wall.
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“Go kill the nearby scouts. Quietly. You have 20 minutes. Got it?”
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Moise tapped his staff.
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—Screech!
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The wall slid open, revealing a path.
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Number 4 vanished into it.
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Moise resealed the entrance.
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***
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Karom, part of Recon Squad 3, crept through the Evador Mountains.
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‘Is there even anything out here?’
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Two days of searching. Still nothing.
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It felt pointless.
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Then—
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Rustle.
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Grass behind him shifted.
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Karom spun around.
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“…?”
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No one there. Just silence.
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‘Did I imagine it?’
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Then he saw it—flattened grass.
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Someone had stepped there.
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SHLICK!
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Before he could react, pain seared his neck.
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The world tilted.
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‘Ah…’
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He knew.
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He was dead.
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His head hit the ground with a thud.
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The killer: Chimera No. 4.
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Its arms resembled a giant mantis’s scythes.
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With a hiss, it flicked blood from its blades and vanished into the brush.
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***
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Poeras set down a report and muttered:
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“Where are they hiding…?”
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They had scoured the entire Evador Mountain region, even using mages.
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Still, nothing.
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He began wondering if the chimera had already escaped.
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Just then—Creak.
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The door opened.
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Information officer Bacoom rushed in, panicked.
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“S-Sir! We have a major problem!”
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Exactly what Poeras feared.
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“Recon Squad 3 was wiped out by a chimera!”
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So it was still in the mountains.
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“Casualties?”
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Poeras asked.
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If they’d killed the chimera, Bacoom wouldn’t call it a disaster.
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“W-well… the entire squad was annihilated.”
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“…!”
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Poeras was shocked.
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The teams were trained to prioritize survival.
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A full squad wipe was unheard of.
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“What about the other squads?”
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They were positioned closely.
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A fight big enough to wipe Squad 3 should have triggered alerts nearby.
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“Thankfully, no other squads were harmed.”
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Bacoom responded with a more relaxed face.
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“…?”
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That made no sense.
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How could one squad be wiped out with no warning, right next to another?
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‘Squad 4 didn’t even notice?’
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This wasn’t just a kill—it was an assassination.
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The work of killers, not just monsters.
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“Are we sure it was a chimera?”
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Poeras asked, still doubtful.
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“We found blue blood at multiple points. It’s definitely chimera-related… but…”
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Bacoom trailed off.
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Poeras sighed deeply.
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‘It’s bad enough we have chimeras—now there are assassins?’
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‘Who the hell is behind this…?’
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Just then—
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“Major crisis!”
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Rospler burst in.
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Poeras and Bacoom turned to him.
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“The orcs in the Debar Plains are preparing for large-scale movement!”
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Poeras grimaced.
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‘Why now, of all times?!’
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***
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[Iron Core Hammer – Special Grade]
- Requirement: Level 140, Strength 300
- Durability: 100%
- Physical ATK: 1100
- STR +50
- Bonus damage vs undead +10%
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“Whoa, this is perfect,” said Kim Seokju.
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“Right? Just came out, too.” Juho grinned.
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He hadn’t been happy with the available hammers.
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Just as he was settling for a mediocre one, the blacksmith NPC unveiled a new creation:
the Iron Core Hammer.
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It outclassed his Sturdy Iron Hammer by 300 attack and came with perfect undead bonuses.
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Perfect for Graveyard hunting.
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[You have entered the Graveyard of Death.]
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They arrived.
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No players in sight—just swarms of monsters: zombies and ghouls.
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“How far do you plan to grind here?”
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“Hit 180, then finish 200 at the Rovar Plains?”
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Juho answered as he eyed the monsters.
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Originally, this was a Level 190+ hunting ground.
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But with his gear and support, he could skip ahead.
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The Staff of Peace let him push into content early.
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“Sounds good to me.”
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“Then let’s get started.”
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“For resistance buff—go poison?”
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“Yeah. Physical we can dodge, but poison sticks.”
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Kim cast his support skills:
- Physical Boost
- Resistance Boost (Poison)
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[DEF +20% for 9 minutes]
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[Speed +20% for 9 minutes]
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[Poison Resist +7% for 8 minutes]
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With buffs active, Juho charged at the monsters.
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Zombies and ghouls stirred and responded.
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The hunt had begun.
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