He couldn't take his eyes off the rewards floating in the air.
『Hydragon's Soul (Raid)
Can summon and control a Hydragon (Lv5).
Hidden attribute – can be enhanced by ‘Beast Lord’』
First, the soul of a raid boss monster.
He knew it existed, but this was the first time he had seen it directly.
An artifact that had never appeared even after over a thousand hunts, a highest-grade artifact that allows the summoning of a Hydragon by using a soul stone!
The soul of a raid boss monster is a treasure that appears with the most extreme probability. It can be tamed or summoned to assist in battle, but due to its rarity, there were no items for sale.
‘Only one has appeared in five years since the game’s release.’
Among them, the Hydragon's Soul was even rarer than the souls of other raid boss monsters. Only one appeared three years ago.
That was all that was known, as it was only mentioned indirectly in the community through a photo. No one knew the player, and it was a character he had never seen before.
‘There were only rumors that it was a game admin.’
In some sense, this soul was even harder to obtain than a unique item.
He was overwhelmed. Normally, he would have posted on the community forum and started with a trophy.
The fact that it could be enhanced by a hidden attribute was the icing on the cake. He felt a tingling sensation, as if electricity was coursing through his body.
‘And Mikelah’s Sword too.’
Not only that.
A massive two-handed sword, a sword that seemed to weigh over 10 kg, was shining brilliantly.
『Mikelah’s Sword (Raid) (Set)
The sword of Mikelah, the giant knight who killed the first Hydragon. It is imbued with the curse of the Hydragon and the soul of Mikelah.
Required stats – Strength 20 or higher
When used by someone who knows honor, ‘Mikelah’s Power (Strength +3)’ is activated.
Collect three pieces of Mikelah’s equipment to use ‘Heavenly Dragon Person (天龍人)’.』
There is no better sword for the early stages of the game.
Especially for those who use swords, it boasts the best cost-effectiveness. Most stat-boosting equipment only appears in the mid-game stages.
It also has a set option.
When the sword, armor, and helmet are collected, the transformation skill ‘Heavenly Dragon Person’ can be used, allowing the user to grow dragon wings on their back and fly for extended periods.
‘To surpass the hellish specific sections, the Mikelah set is essential. Getting it in the early stages is like plucking stars from the sky...’
The Heavenly Dragon Person helps find specific quest sections, hidden dungeons, and hidden quests that require insane grinding.
But getting it is also like plucking stars from the sky. The sword, armor, and helmet must all be collected, and the probability of obtaining them is extremely low.
Especially Mikelah’s Sword, which is the hardest to obtain among them. He was lucky.
‘But what is this Broken Golden Rule Fragment?’
The first two items were ones he was familiar with.
But this one, this golden coin, he had never seen before.
『Broken Golden Rule Fragment (???)
A fragment of the Broken Golden Rule.
It allows synchronization between the real world and Pangea. On/Off possible (remaining time 24 hours).
Can be used in the ‘Golden Rule Shop’.』
All of this was new to him. He had never heard of the Golden Rule or the Golden Rule Shop.
Most importantly, synchronization with the real world.
“Are you kidding...?”
The Snake Princess frowned upon hearing my terminal.
“...I am not kidding. I am the Snake Princess Isabella.”
He quickly gathered his thoughts.
Snake Princess Isabella von Dersian.
She glanced at him with a strange look and then spoke to the centurion.
“Attend to him.”
“Huh? The Queen said to kill them all...”
“He is a Returner. He must be treated with the utmost respect.”
*
The great desert city of Faisalmir.
A world ruled by an absolute monarchy under the Queen!
Suddenly becoming a Returner, I leased an entire luxurious palace.
‘I never thought the character I raised would become the second-in-command of Faisalmir.’
I stood in the palace, lost in thought as I looked outside.
I learned that Isabella was one of the most powerful figures in Faisalmir. The grand knights treated her with utmost respect, which I immediately noticed.
The grand knights of the desert only follow those recognized by the Queen.
“Would you like to be washed?”
Turning around at the voice from behind, I saw five beautiful women standing in a line.
The palace, given to me to do as I pleased, had many women. Beautiful young women lined up.
...This was heaven.
The realism was so vivid that it was hard to believe it was a game. Every detail, even the smallest breath, felt natural.
The women were wearing only thin silk, revealing their sensuous figures.
Even with the heart of an iron-fisted ruler, the thrilling emotions were an unavoidable male instinct.
“Just wash my feet.”
“Yes.”
I spoke as emotionlessly as possible.
The women, who had brought water in a clay basin, sat down in front of me.
Washing the feet.
This is a welcoming ritual in Faisalmir.
If the feet of an outsider are not washed, it means they are a slave. If they are washed, it means they are a guest.
I was a guest. And a very important one to the Snake Princess.
‘This is a test in Faisalmir.’
Literally, all of this was a test set by Isabella.
A sage would not be blinded by lust. She would observe my reaction and report it. However, if I refused to have my feet washed, it would mean I did not know the desert’s etiquette.
Therefore, the correct answer to this test is to have my feet washed while maintaining composure.
Swoosh.
The gentle sound of water and the soft touch of skin on my feet.
Hands without a single blemish. The skin touched my skin directly.
Ten hands were gently massaging my feet.
It felt like being tickled by thin cotton.
I tried to focus my thoughts.
‘Is there a way to return to the real world?’
I was sucked into this world while creating a character.
But in this world, there were repeated mentions of the real world.
That means there is a way to return.
‘There is no log out function. I can’t force a shutdown either... Wait a moment.’
A sudden thought made me open my status window.
Level: 2
Strength: 24 Health: 24 Agility: 24
Intelligence: 24 Magic: 24
...
I frowned.
The growth of my stats was not ordinary, but what caught my attention was the part below.
When I first saw it, the degree of collapse was 6.12%.
After completing the main quest, it increased by about 1.5%.
If it really reaches 100%, will Earth and Pangea collide?
‘There was also a mention of the Hall of Fame. What was that about?’
I had more questions than just that.
But the mystery related to the Hall of Fame was quickly solved.
As soon as I thought about it, a window appeared before my eyes.