The Return of the Legendary All-Master - Chapter 63

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Chapter 63

 

“What a wonderful day! Well then, please rest well until dinner!”

 

Blaine said this and gave instructions to the Butler, who guided Jung Hoon to an empty room.

 

For a Guest Room, it was quite luxurious.

 

“If you need anything, please let me know at any time.”

 

“Yes.”

 

Jung Hoon sat in a nearby Chair and fiddled with the Badge.

 

A Badge obtained 1-2 weeks ahead of schedule.

 

Originally, the first plan was to subjugate the Ogre King.

 

To do that, the prerequisite Quest was to help the Village Territory residents, but thanks to Isaac, he proceeded with a free pass.

 

Now there was no need to move urgently.

 

‘The Brilliant Star has also come into my hands.’

 

Originally, Alessandro, who obtained clues according to the Hidden Theme, would take the Brilliant Star and open the Hidden Theme.

 

Of course, he wasn’t the one who subjugated the Ogre King, but when a BJ User who was broadcasting for content subjugated the Ogre King and obtained the Brilliant Star, he acquired it.

 

[Brilliant Star]

 

-Type: Materials

 

-Grade: Epic

 

-A small star that shines by itself.

 

Of course, that BJ was completely ignorant about what the Brilliant Star was and how to use it, so he handed it over completely for the large sum Alessandro offered.

 

In the end, Alessandro, who obtained the Brilliant Star, discovered the Hidden Theme through that star.

 

“Was it 3 weeks later when Alessandro found out?”

 

Since the BJ subjugating the Ogre King happened roughly 2 weeks later, that would be correct.

 

Knock. Knock.

 

Someone knocked on the door.

 

Jung Hoon put the Badge into his Inventory.

 

“Who is it?”

 

“Yes. A guest has come to see you, what should I do?”

 

“A guest?”

 

“It’s Knight Isaac.”

 

It seems news of the successful Subjugation had reached him.

 

“Yes. Please let him in.”

 

As soon as Jung Hoon gave permission, the door burst open as if Isaac had been waiting, and he entered.

 

“Are you feeling alright?!”

 

Isaac looked at Jung Hoon’s body here and there with a worried face, making a fuss.

 

At his concern, Jung Hoon burst into laughter and said.

 

“Yes. I’m perfectly fine.”

 

As he said, Jung Hoon’s body was perfectly fine.

 

Isaac clicked his tongue at his perfect physical condition.

 

“To be this fine after subjugating the Ogre King… you really are something.”

 

“More than that, after the banquet ends, could I ask you for one favor?”

 

“A favor?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Just say anything!”

 

* * *

 

The banquet was held grandly.

 

“For Autoban’s benefactor!”

 

And the protagonist of this banquet was Jung Hoon.

 

“Do you know that man? He saved my life, and this time he even subjugated the Ogre King without asking for any Reward.”

 

Isaac tilted his Wine Cup and mingled with groups here and there, preaching Jung Hoon’s heroic tales.

 

“Huh? Really? He didn’t demand Gold Coins or Items either?”

 

“It’s really true, isn’t it? In all my life, I’ve never seen someone so virtuous.”

 

In the eyes of those who heard this, respect for Jung Hoon took hold.

 

Of course, there were also stubborn blockheads who weren’t easily converted.

 

“Don’t be ridiculous. I heard he received an Honorary Knight Badge? To have the qualifications of a knight without even holding a knight investiture ceremony. How ridiculous.”

 

When a gruff voice spoke up, Isaac’s eyes flashed.

 

“Hey. Did you forget how brutal the Ogre King was?”

 

At that look, the knight who had made the criticism flinched and hiccupped.

 

“Hic… No, that’s not what I meant.”

 

“He went alone and dealt with that bastard. If it weren’t for our benefactor, someone here might have died. Am I wrong?”

 

“…”

 

“The Badge was bestowed by the Lord after being moved by seeing his chivalry. Do you understand?”

 

“Ah, I understand, so stop being angry.”

 

“Now, listen here. About why that benefactor is a true knight.”

 

Isaac praised Jung Hoon so enthusiastically that his saliva flew.

 

“Was Isaac always this talkative?”

 

“No. Wasn’t he number one when it came to being taciturn?”

 

“That means this Outsider really accomplished something amazing.”

 

The group that hadn’t been caught by Isaac yet glanced at Jung Hoon as he tilted his wine cup.

 

An Outsider who came from somewhere else, not a resident of Autoban’s territory.

 

These were the type who would never move without compensation.

 

That’s why Isaac’s story was hard to believe.

 

“Have you fellows heard my story?”

 

Isaac had approached them before they knew it.

 

They had been marked as his next prey.

 

“How could we not hear when you’re speaking so loudly?”

 

“More than that, it was impressive. If your story is true, isn’t he a true knight?”

 

“Oh! Here’s someone who understands stories. Yes. Then listen to my tale.”

 

Isaac grinned broadly.

 

And Jung Hoon, watching this, let out a chuckle in disbelief.

 

‘He’s really packaging me as a saint.’

 

For reference, this wasn’t what Jung Hoon had asked for.

 

Isaac was just doing whatever he pleased.

 

“Haha… Is it alright to just leave him like that?”

 

Blaine asked with an awkward laugh.

 

He was tilting his wine cup across from Jung Hoon.

 

“Yes. Just leave him be.”

 

It would be a lie to say he wasn’t embarrassed, but having his reputation rise wasn’t particularly bad.

 

Since he would need to stay in Autoban for quite a long time.

 

“More than that, how long are you planning to stay in Autoban?”

 

“Well. Nothing’s decided yet.”

 

“Then how about staying here until you leave?”

 

“In the room you’ve given me now?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Hmm, I’ll probably need to go out frequently.”

 

It wasn’t a bad proposal.

 

Most importantly, the buff he could receive when resting in the Lord’s Castle guest room was good.

 

[Experience +5% (24 hours)]

 

A buff that increased experience gained when resting for 3 hours.

 

Levels 100-150 were the section for intensive leveling.

 

Though he had to move according to plan, Jung Hoon couldn’t neglect leveling either.

 

That’s why he couldn’t miss the experience buff even more.

 

“Yes! Of course! Our benefactor will have complete freedom of movement!”

 

“Then I’ll do that.”

 

* * *

 

After the noisy banquet ended and the next day came.

 

Jung Hoon, who had logged out to rest, went out from early dawn.

 

The place he headed to was an abandoned dungeon located at the border between Autoban’s western and southern regions.

 

An abandoned dungeon refers to a place where the dungeon has lost its function and nothing exists.

 

The portal had also vanished, leaving only traces behind.

 

“Hoon, you came?”

 

Isaac was standing in front of that dungeon.

 

It was because of the request Jung Hoon had made before the banquet started.

 

‘I’ll visit the abandoned dungeon at dawn tomorrow. Please make sure there are no people around.’

 

Normally, this would be impossible even for Isaac.

 

However, Jung Hoon had received the Honorary Knight Badge from Blaine.

 

It was called an honorary knight, but in terms of power alone, he was several levels above Isaac, who had completed his knight investiture ceremony.

 

It might be different in other territories, but this was a badge personally crafted by the Previous Lord to grant power directly below the Lord within that territory.

 

‘Abandoned dungeon? Why that…?’

 

‘I have business at that abandoned dungeon.’

 

‘Hmm… You’re not planning to do something dangerous, are you?’

 

‘No.’

 

There was only one abandoned dungeon in Autoban.

 

The reason was that dungeons usually disappear without a trace when they lose their function.

 

However, this abandoned dungeon had traces remaining despite losing its function.

 

Corrupted mana remaining where the portal had disappeared.

 

The mana concentration was so thick that those who hadn’t trained in mana would be poisoned by mana if they approached, dying after not lasting long.

 

And that while feeling extreme agony as everything inside their body melted.

 

‘In a way, it’s similar to radiation.’

 

Just like how exposure to radiation destroys the entire body.

 

Of course, having trained in mana didn’t make it safe.

 

If you didn’t surpass a certain level, you’d still be poisoned.

 

Also, even though Isaac had an Epic Grade Saber, it was impossible for him to endure long in the corrupted mana.

 

However, since the corrupted mana didn’t spread beyond a certain distance, this abandoned dungeon wasn’t much to worry about as long as you didn’t approach closely.

 

That’s why Autoban’s knights took turns thoroughly blocking anyone from approaching the abandoned dungeon, but since Isaac had dismissed all those knights, only Jung Hoon and Isaac were around.

 

“Please step aside for a moment.”

 

“What are you trying to do…?”

 

“There’s something I need to check.”

 

“It’s dangerous to get close!”

 

When Jung Hoon tried to approach, Isaac quickly grabbed his arm.

 

“It’s fine. I’ve endured corrupted mana before.”

 

But Jung Hoon was different.

 

He had previously entered the Hidden Dungeon in Edenhark and had endured that corrupted mana.

 

“You endured it?”

 

“Yes.”

 

When Jung Hoon nodded, Isaac finally loosened his grip.

 

“Thank you. Then could Isaac please step back for a moment?”

 

“Understood. But if something seems to go wrong, I’ll intervene, so please understand.”

 

“Yes.”

 

Only after hearing his answer did Isaac step away.

 

Left alone, Jung Hoon approached the traces of the portal.

 

[Purifying corrupted mana.]

 

[Purifying corrupted mana.]

 

The corrupted mana attacked Jung Hoon, but his Divine Power instantly purified the corrupted mana.

 

‘Shall I begin then?’

 

Jung Hoon took out the Brilliant Star he had stored in his inventory.

 

‘There was one Abandoned Dungeon in Autoban. It was known that the dungeon had lost its function and disappeared, but that wasn’t actually the case.’

 

Alessandro Braiden had once explained how to use the Brilliant Star.

 

This Abandoned Dungeon was a device hidden by New World.

 

Originally, many users had caught wind of it and rushed to interpret the secrets hidden in this Abandoned Dungeon, but failed.

 

An Abandoned Dungeon that was the only one of its kind.

 

That was too strange.

 

However, no one could solve the secret of the Abandoned Dungeon.

 

‘They planted a device and released it at the appropriate time.’

 

And the key to that was this Brilliant Star.

 

Jung Hoon placed the Brilliant Star on top of the portal traces.

 

Then an amazing change occurred.

 

[The Brilliant Star shines light on the blocked entrance.]

 

[The lock mechanism is released.]

 

Wooong-

 

The Brilliant Star vibrated slightly and began purifying the corrupted mana.

 

As the corrupted mana was rapidly purified, it began recreating the portal that had only traces remaining.

 

That’s right.

 

This Abandoned Dungeon hadn’t lost its function, but rather its entrance had been blocked.

 

The Brilliant Star was essentially a key that opened that blocked entrance.

 

“Huh…?!”

 

And Isaac, who was watching from afar, widened his eyes.

 

How could a portal that only had traces left be recreated?

 

“This is crazy… How did he recreate that portal?”

 

At this point, he was curious about Jung Hoon’s identity.

 

Not only had he rescued him from the Eerie Dark Street, but he had also subjugated the Ogre King single-handedly, and now he was even restoring an Abandoned Dungeon.

 

‘Could Hoon be the successor of the Knight King?’

 

The Knight King.

 

A legendary existence that all knights admired, passed down only in legends.

 

“Isaac.”

 

At Jung Hoon’s call, Isaac snapped out of his thoughts.

 

Isaac hurriedly approached Jung Hoon.

 

“You called me?!”

 

“I’ll go in briefly, so please guard the area to prevent anyone from approaching.”

 

“This place…?”

 

“Yes. I’m going to eliminate the Abandoned Dungeon.”

 

“Is that possible?!”

 

The Abandoned Dungeon was one of Autoban’s headaches.

 

It was located right on the border between the Western Region and Southern Region, and since most people couldn’t even approach it, they had sealed off the surrounding area.

 

Not only was it sealed, but knights had to take turns guarding the surroundings.

 

But if the Abandoned Dungeon disappeared, they wouldn’t need to seal off this area anymore.

 

There would be no waste of manpower either, so it would be very welcome from Autoban’s perspective.

 

“I’ll try.”

 

“…You really are.”

 

How many times had he saved Autoban, including Isaac himself…

 

To him, Jung Hoon was a knight worthy of respect.

 

“I’m counting on you.”

 

“Trust me. I won’t let anyone approach.”

 

Isaac pointed to the sword at his waist and steeled his resolve.

 

If anyone dared to approach while ignoring his words, he would cut them down without exception.

 

The Return of the Greatest All Master (Serial)

 

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