Chapter 1911 – 1911. The Dark Moon
“That’s right. As you said, Miskatonic University is famous. It is also one of the most prestigious places in Neo London. That makes it even weirder.”
“Weird?”
“The sponsor of the Hammington Expedition is Miskatonic University. Think of it as a Miskatonic expedition. Such a huge power trying to hire an outside mercenary? Not a normal situation. Large corporations and universities can solve the supply and demand of manpower through their personal connections. The story will change if the level of the mercenary you want changes, but… You are still in 5th grade.”
It was also Rose. Although the exact information has not yet been solved, the strangeness of the expedition was sensed. The feeling was excellent.
“What if Miskatonic University no longer sponsors the Hammington Expedition?”
“… Miskatonic University abandoned the expedition?”
“It could be the other way around. Professor Hammington graduated from Miskatonic University.”
“Indeed. If that’s the case, it makes sense why you’re looking for mercenaries. But that’s more of a problem. An ancient ruins exploration team without university sponsorship… It smells like filth.”
That’s right. I’m not looking for mercenaries with good intentions.
Professor Hammington intends to retire from this work. Neo has already completed preparations for leaving London and exile to Hamburg Innovation.
“Are you going to order it? They say they want a mage as much as possible… As long as you apply, you will be hired right away.”
“You don’t seem to like it.”
“Originally, it is normal to skip such a stinking request. Still, I like the reward, so if I have any regrets, I will investigate thoroughly… I don’t have time to investigate this time. Because the schedule of the expedition team is urgent, there are only three days to spare. I don’t know if it’s really urgent.”
“Is it. Anyway I do Edinburgh’s ancient ruins have always been interesting. I cannot miss this opportunity.”
“… The reward is 30 million credits. All items found in ancient ruins belong to the expedition team. The pay is low compared to other similar quests. At least you can get some fame. Are you still going to do this request?”
“I am Eugene Meyer, a man who does what he can. Hannam Eugene for short.”
“It’s kind of out of the question, but that. Take care anyway. I’m going to apply, so wait. The other side seems to be in a hurry too, so the answer will come soon.”
Waited about 15 minutes. Rose handed over a piece of paper.
“Now, it’s the order confirmation. You can take this and go to the Hammington expedition until the day after tomorrow.”
“Thanks.”
“It’s not like I’m doing it without pay, so I’m thankful. Come back safely That’s why I get paid.”
I said goodbye to Rose and went out.
I know all of Professor Hammington’s purpose and the gimmick of the ancient ruins of Edinburgh through the original game quest.
Even though the content in the original game seems to be jumbled, what is going to happen is steadily happening. So it won’t be difficult to take advantage.
‘I didn’t like Professor Hammington while playing the game. Even if it’s just a quest, the player is forced to run errands and even hit the back of the head.’
Even if I knew it in the game, I had no choice but to win. But now that it has become a reality, it is different. I can lead the situation the way I want.
‘I have everything I get from the ancient ruins.’
In order to do that, everyone on the expedition except for me had to die.
• • •
“I had to vacate the mansion because something happened.”
After dinner, I gathered the employees and said.
“Have you been away from the mansion for a long time?”
“A week or so? It may take longer.”
“What should we do?”
“Do as usual. Don’t forget to constantly feed the cherry tree water and meat.”
I didn’t trust my employees. It’s been less than a month since I hired them. I haven’t been able to figure out their personality yet, but do you think I can trust them? All I trusted was the contract they wrote. And this is the security of Area G, where the mansion is located.
Before leaving the mansion, I looked at the cherry tree in the center of the garden. Phantasmal cherry tree. The most valuable treasure in the mansion must be this guy.
Reach out to the cherry tree and start a mental connection. The spirit of the cherry tree awakens. The cherry tree was basically asleep. It is rare for that feeble mind to wake up except when it comes to mental communion with me.
Why did you wake up
The cherry tree complained as if it was a nuisance. His personality seemed to be cheesy. If it wasn’t useful, he might have burned the phantom tree or something.
“I have been away for a while. Be quiet.”
It means to know It’s annoying, so I tell you to go quickly.
“I am your master. Don’t forget.”
After asking a few more times, I left the mansion. Take the train straight to Edinburgh. Unfortunately, there was no direct train service to Edinburgh.
It was natural. Edinburgh was a city comparable to Neo London, but it was a city that was destroyed 1100 years ago. Here, Edinburgh felt like an old, boring civilization, similar to the extinct Great Korea or Unbelievable Japan.
‘The important thing is that it was a city comparable to Neo-London. Now Neo London is one of the leading cities in the world.’
In other words, in Edinburgh, the legacy of a brilliant civilization lay dormant. That was also my goal.
I got off the train and moved to Edinburgh on foot.
“Krrrr…”
Beasts and monsters attacked me as if they had been waiting. Out-of-town area. It was also common in deserted places.
“Thunderbolt.”
With a single bolt of lightning falling from the sky, wild beasts and monsters blew smoke from their bodies and died.
And finally arrived Edinburgh.
Edinburgh, once a city of brilliant civilization, has now become a ruin with only traces remaining. Brilliant civilization? I can’t see it even if I wash my eyes and look for it. Instead, the hard, black ground and walls that seemed to crumble were left behind.
‘I’m used to it.’
It was my first time coming here, but it felt familiar because I had been to it several times through the game.
‘There’s a camp over there.’
A temporary camp built around a tent. It is the camp of the Hammington expedition.
I didn’t go straight to camp, I walked around. You can see where the broken bricks are gathered. I got closer and removed the bricks with telekinesis. Kneel on one knee on the floor and place your hands on the floor. Let’s shed mana, the reaction came.
The runes appeared on the floor, shining softly.
Drooling.
The floor opened and a small space appeared. Inside the space was a water bottle and a golden bracelet.
‘Because of space magic, it’s in good shape even after 1,100 years.’
It wasn’t a safe. It’s too flimsy to be called a safe. You can just look at it as a special storage room where the middle class put valuables.
Dismissed!
The rune magic disintegrates and disappears. It’s because of the old It’s not that good quality, but since it lasted for 1,100 years, it was natural if it was natural.
Wearing a golden bracelet. My body felt a little better. It was because of the effect of adjusting the wearer’s physical condition.
‘This isn’t the real effect.’
The golden bracelet is a one-time artifact that allows you to use [Recovery], A 7th-class recovery magic, as a 5th-class artifact. Even if it wasn’t disposable, it would have cost at least 1 billion credits as a 7th class artifact.
‘Recovery is a powerful recovery magic that heals even fatal wounds. This bracelet itself is an extra life.’
Recovery magic is a precious yet tricky magic. Magic that cannot be attempted at all without special talent. Since it is a magic directly managed by the state, it is much more difficult to find out the spell than other magic.
I got a water bottle It was a kind of doping potion.
The name is Golden Gift. A doping potion that increases all stats by 50% for 3 minutes. It was a common item in ancient times, but in this era, it is a rare item that is only occasionally found in ancient ruins.
‘It’s effective, but the biggest advantage is that it’s clean with no side effects after escaping.’
After taking both, I smiled at the Hammington Expeditionary Camp.
Even though there is an ancient heritage in such close proximity, they couldn’t find it. The reason was simple. I never thought that there would be something like this among the rubble on the street.
‘Well, I’m not in a position to tell others. I also found out about this on a community site.’
Headed to a temporary camp. The presence of roughly 20 people is felt throughout the camp.
“Are you Mr. Eugene Meyer, who was supposed to come today?”
A man in overalls came up to me and asked. I took the request confirmation from his bosom and showed it to him.
“Yes. This is Eugene Meyer.”
“Are you a lightning-type wizard? I was waiting. My name is Clive Garner, former Vice-Captain of Hammington. Assisting the professor… I am a graduate student.”
Even though I already knew his name and identity, I was startled.
Graduate students were famous in this world for being poorly treated. By the way, Clive is a graduate student even though he looks to be in his mid-thirties. What does that mean? It meant that Professor Hammington was pampering him instead of graduating him on purpose.
That didn’t mean he was pitiful. This guy and Professor Hammington are close friends.
“You are in trouble.”
“Haha… Yes what Before explaining the work, I want to know what magic is special.”
“Didn’t you already check when you hired me?”
“It’s not about lightning-type magic. Can’t you use other magic?”
Among wizards, it was common for wizards to not be able to use magic with attributes other than innate magic. I am an exception. Has talent in all attribute magic. There was no reason to reveal it to him.
“You can also use ice barrier magic.”
Recently, superconductivity was confirmed, and ice barrier magic was also used.
“Lightning and freezing… It’s a property that takes a lot of talent, but it’s great. Follow me. I will guide you to the professor.”
Headed to the largest tent in the camp. He raised his voice without opening the tent door.
“Professor Hammington! The mercenary wizard Meyer has arrived! It’s a sun call!”
‘… Suncall.’
Somehow, the familiar words made me feel strange.
“You are here at last. Come in!”
Inside the tent, a confident woman’s voice rang out.
