The Mist Vol 2 Chapter 33

Vol 2 Chapter 33

"At first, I thought it wasn't a big deal even if we were enemies because it was just a quest... but it turned out to be quite a headache."

The user performing the Knight of the Demon God quest was never friendly to them, and they learned that if they killed each other due to the quest-related antagonism, they would receive severe penalties.

"Penalties?"

When Kapros asked, Kion-hyung nodded.

"That bastard was really strong. The rewards might have been high to compensate for him having to do the quest 1 vs 7, but his skills were extraordinary to begin with. Anyway, the important thing is this. If we die to him, our quest is nullified."

"..."

Kion-hyung and Palton had clashed with him but couldn't settle the fight and had to flee. After that, Kion-hyung barely managed to complete his quest. But strangely, no clue for the next quest appeared, and things started to get complicated after they came to Zagreb to prepare for Palton's next quest.

Zagreb was originally a place with many formidable guilds. Palton originally preferred to travel alone, but somehow many people were attracted by his performance in various battles, and the Giant guild where they were now was formed when he created it with those people.

"That bastard as a guild master, does that make sense to you? He's just crazy."

At Kion-hyung's harsh evaluation, Kapros quietly replied.

"Well, he didn't seem that way to me."

At that, Kion-hyung started shouting as if he was about to breathe fire.

"Does that guy look normal to you? I'm saying this because he's not here, but that guy only thinks about fighting! Do you know what his job is? He's a gloomy berserker, a berserker! Once he gets into a fight, no one can stop him. He must have died hundreds of times."

"Berserker?"

"Usually just called a mad warrior... You'll see when you see him. Anyway."

Kion-hyung frowned as much as he could and started to continue his story.

"After a few guild wars, his and my appearances became quite well-known. Honestly, Giant is strong enough to compete for 1st or 2nd place even in Zagreb. But one day suddenly, in a guild war with a guild of similar power, that Knight of the Demon God bastard who had made both of us run for our lives before showed up! We were completely screwed. That guild has now almost dominated the entire Zagreb. How do you think it was when the video with my face spread in that situation?"

Seeing Kion-hyung grinding his teeth as he spat out the words, it seemed he had quite a grudge built up.

"I can't figure out the clue for the last quest now, and Palton is stuck on the fourth one. I don't know how it is for the crazy guy's side... Anyway, in a situation where we're all keeping each other in check, you guys jumping in here is a huge event."

"Ah..."

Kapros let out a low groan as he finally fully understood the current situation. He could understand how on edge they must have been to meet the trio, who were doing the same quest, in such an awkward and ambiguous situation.

After finishing speaking, Kion-hyung leaned his head back over the sofa with a refreshed expression.

"Phew. Are we here to enjoy the game or to be chased and kept in check? ...It was really hell."

Contrary to his words, Kion-hyung's expression suggested that it had been fun anyway, which made Kapros chuckle.

"Kar, how was it for you?"

Kapros lightened his heart and slowly recounted what had happened. While he talked about meeting Yu-wan after Kion-hyung left, becoming friends after a month-long battle of pride, meeting the cheesy Kran, the dungeon they conquered together as a trio, meeting Lucrecian in Tolang, and mastering the 5th circle again, Kion-hyung listened with rich emotions, but occasionally showing strange expressions. After quite a long time had passed and Kapros finally finished his story, Kion-hyung didn't say anything for a while, seeming to think about something, then glanced at the door, and looked at Kapros again.

"Hmm... I see, so that's what happened."

"Why?"

When Kapros slightly narrowed his eyes and asked if there was something strange, implying his question, Kion-hyung said "No," but showed a peculiar expression. It wasn't an expression that meant he had nothing to say, but one that was hesitating whether to speak or not.

"Is there something strange about what I said?"

Then Kion-hyung finally scratched his head and opened his mouth.

"Well. This might be a strange question since I didn't directly see that situation with you, but... there's one thing that's bothering me."

Kion-hyung wasn't the type to preface his questions with such long introductions. Kapros felt a strange tension as he waited for Kion-hyung's words.

"Kar. When you met that guy Yu-wan, there was originally supposed to be only one boss, right?"

Although puzzled by the sudden question, Kapros nodded while maintaining his composure.

"That's what I heard."

"Did you find out later why two appeared?"

"Two?"

As Kapros was about to ask back without much thought, suddenly his mind went cold.

What Kion-hyung was talking about was when Kapros first met Yu-wan during the boss party in the Twilight Cave of Asgar. According to the party members at that time, originally only one boss, the Lord Skeleton, should have appeared. But for some reason, the Lord Ghoul appeared as well, shocking people to death. At that time, it was Kapros's first party hunt, and his first time seeing a boss monster in a dungeon, so he was just amazed without knowing what was strange about it. After defeating both boss monsters and receiving an earring as a reward, he had completely forgotten about the incident until now.

But the moment he heard Kion-hyung's words, Kapros remembered that incident and suddenly realized how strange the situation had been.

They say everything in MIST has a reason. If two bosses had appeared, there might have been a reason for it. But...

"I've never looked into it. Why?"

As Kapros spoke, unable to hide his confused expression, Kion-hyung shook his head with an uncertain expression.

"No, I just wanted to ask first. Were you and that Yu-wan guy the only survivors then? Are you sure?"

At Kion-hyung's words, Kapros sharply raised his head.

"That's for sure."

"Which of the two boss monsters was the reward you received there from?"