The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player Chapter 48

Episode 48

Pushyuk.

Raoul pulled out something that was lodged in the heart of the fallen Gate Guardian, ‘Goblin Warrior of the Black Curse’.

“Master is it?”

“this? “It’s something we must collect in the future.”

A translucent black crystal the size of a child’s fist. A faint light was flickering inside the crystal.

Compared to regular bead-like mana stones, its size and appearance were completely different.

As Raoul gazed at the crystal, the analysis plan was activated and item information popped up.

[Core Gemstone]

Grade: E+

An extremely rare gemstone that can only be obtained from gates and dungeons. After proper processing, it can be used as a material for making high-end power armor items.

“Everyone take note. This is the core gemstone. “He can be said to be the heart of power armor.”

“This black crab? “I don’t feel any particular strength…”

Jake asked back as if he were suspicious.

“Because the grade is low and it’s still a rough stone. “I don’t know the details, but I heard that you can make one power armor engine by collecting several of these stones.”

“Hmm. Well, anyway, it’s an expensive item, right?”

“okay. So, from now on, after hunting guardians or guys that seem a bit strong, be sure to check the heart and head.”

“All right.”

After receiving the answer from the group, Raoul searched the Guardian’s body and took valuable loot, including teeth and nails.

‘But why is there no response?’

Normally, when the guardian is captured, the gate disappears.

This is because the core contained by the guardian is the medium that maintains the gate in the first place.

Rolling!

The entire gate vibrated as the corpses of the guardians lying around melted and seeped into the floor.

‘Are you here? But…’

Feeling fortunate, Raoul checked the system message in front of him and wiggled his eyebrows.

-The extermination of the Gate Guardian has been confirmed. Hidden quest completed!

-The gate collapses as the guardian disappears. Automatic return is being prepared.

-ERROR. Force comes into play. The gate collapse sequence has been stopped.

-The gate is a scenario-designated gate. Only the entrance is closed and resets at midnight every day.

-Time remaining until return: 3 minutes and 22 seconds

‘This is what happens in the end.’

This confirms that even the player Raoul cannot destroy gates of grade E or higher.

I expected this to happen from the beginning after checking the powerful setting of gate regeneration.

The point was to not interfere with the progress of the scenario.

‘good. ‘I didn’t intend to interfere with the scenario anyway.’

The goal was to reduce damage to the territory and the Kingdom of Ruben as much as possible for the future, and there was no thought at all to prevent the scenario related to the gate itself.

There was nothing wrong with having many gates and dungeons to take advantage of being a player.

Raoul gathered his thoughts.

A solution? Honestly, there was no need for that.

Anyway, Raoul has only one goal.

Become stronger!

Whether it is personal power, financial power, or power.

In order to survive in the coming world of the fittest, we must become stronger and stronger.

‘Gate infinite regeneration? reset? what’s the problem?’

Later, when players enter, a war breaks out to take control of a seemingly insignificant gate dungeon.

But now?

The corners of Raoul’s mouth slightly turned up.

‘It’s not right to refuse when you’ve prepared such a sumptuous feast. I’ll pull out the mulberry very properly.’

Raoul’s eyes lit up and he opened his mouth.

“We will attack the D-class gate right away. Have the mercenaries transport the rescued residents to the treatment center and tell Bernard to begin the second phase of the operation.”

“You mean right away?”

“Okay, the search war is over. From now on, we will clear all four D-class gates that appear in the capital Turium. “I’m going to go without rest, so everyone stay alert and follow me!”

“As you commanded.”

Philip lowered his head slightly and followed Raoul, saying,

“Ugh~. “I already felt bad because it didn’t taste good, but it turned out well.”

Jake joked.

Pierce silently stroked his quiver and checked his armament.

“Oh, and I’m also taking a mercenary with me. “Because there is something to check at the D-class gate as well.”

As soon as Raoul finished speaking, Jake raised his hand.

“Can I decide on that mercenary? “There’s one guy I’ve got my eye on.”

“Do as you will. “You know that you shouldn’t get in the way, right?”

“Sure!”

Jake, with a bright red face, ran towards the mercenaries and shouted.

“Hey Josh! Where is Josh? “It’s a departure!”

“yes?? “You mean me?”

An eccentric and overly motivated young mercenary joined Raoul’s party.

* * *

[D-Class Dimensional Gate]

Total number of people limited: 500 people

Simultaneous admission limit: 5 people

Current number of people admitted: 47/500 people

Current stack: 0/2 Stack

gate type: ???

‘As expected, there are restrictions on entry.’

Unlike the F-class and E-class gates, which allow people to crowd in at once and be organized, entry was restricted from the D-class gate.

Five people can enter at once. If more than that number enters, they will be divided into groups of 5 and distributed in random places inside the gate.

The reason why the basic unit of party play became 5 people was because of this entry limit setting.

Raoul knew this information, so he formed a small elite party, but those who didn’t know this might have rushed in and ended up in trouble.

And the fact that there are already 47 people in the room means…

‘You won’t believe it unless you experience it yourself.’

It seemed like security forces had entered despite a clear warning.

And it seemed that the type of D-grade gate or higher could not be identified even with analysis.

I don’t know if it was a limitation of the analysis plan itself or Raoul’s lack of skill, but it was disappointing.

“Entering.”

The place where Raoul and his group reappeared was in a dark cave.

“This is true. “You did well to prepare.”

Paaaat!

When Raoul took out a lamp from his inventory and pressed the switch, a bright light burst out.

It was a magic lamp that was not particularly dazzling and had sufficient visibility.

Raoul said, handing the lamp to Josh.

“Josh your job is to keep this lamp safe. “Can I leave it to you?”

Josh shouted, bowing politely to his waist and reaching out with both hands to receive the lamp.

“Just leave it to me!! “I will guard you well so that not even a single ant baby can get in the way!!”

“Yes, please.”

When Raoul smiled and patted his shoulder, Josh lowered his head with a sad expression.

Raoul chuckled and checked Josh’s information.

*Name: Josh (21 years old)

*Level: 38

*Job: Class C mercenary (Sword Beginner)

*Affiliation: Free Mercenary First Guild (temporary)

*Stats: Potential (A+ grade)

[Strength 53] [Dexterity 56] [ Physical strength 59] [Intelligence 32] [Mental strength 48] [Sense 62]

*Unique characteristics

: Beast-like senses (A+) Burning competitive spirit (B) Desire to succeed (C+)

Honestly, this was the most brilliant talent among the mercenaries selected this time.

I can’t handle mana yet and my level is low, but is the potential alone enough to raise expectations?

‘Because he will be one of the best candidates for mercenary king in the future.’

I never thought that a talented person who had reached the level of a master and worked as an S-class mercenary in his previous life would come to me on his own.

Of course, it will take time to grow like that, but is there any reason to feel bad when you hold a lottery ticket in your hand that you are sure to win?

But no matter how promising he was, I had no intention of giving him special treatment from the beginning.

Potential ability was literally just latent ability.

Whether or not you can make it bloom is up to you.

Raoul didn’t know whether Josh would be able to reach Master in this life or whether he would meet his end in vain.

‘Good luck. If you survive until the end of this event, I will definitely raise you.’

Of course, to do that, you have to survive the immediate gate attack.

* * *

‘Kiya~! It’s rewarding to work hard to make a mark. Should I just get a stamp for something like this?’

Josh marveled at the good fortune that had come his way. Who would have thought that in less than a day, you would be executing top leaders.

‘Well, with my skills, it’s a natural result.’

It was rather strange that Hagi did not select a genius like himself.

He could feel his employer’s trust just by entrusting him with this expensive lamp.

So, I planned to not only protect the lamp but also perform very well.

Jump and jump.

Josh was walking at the front of the group.

Although a knight named Pierce went out scouting first, I felt somehow proud of the fact that he was leading the group.

I was nervous because I heard it was a D-class gate, but it didn’t seem particularly special.

It was just that the large cave that seemed to go on forever felt gloomy.

But right then.

I felt a tickling sensation like ants crawling on the back of my neck.

‘This…!?’

Josh reflexively raised his sword and prepared for battle.

“You certainly reacted quickly.”

“Is that so? “Other than our kids, that guy was the quickest to notice.”

Phillip and Jake were talking behind him, but Josh was staring straight ahead without moving a single inch.

Thick beads of sweat flowed from his forehead.

Finally, the moment he had been waiting for arrived.

With a hissing sound, a black object flew in from the front, cutting through the darkness.

“Bye~!”

Wow.

With Josh’s unique dexterity, his sword cut the monster in half.

“Is it a bat?”

It was a much larger bat than you would normally see.

Because his torso was as big as his forearm.

“They keep coming! “Abyo~Ajajajaja ttusya!!”

puck! Hiss! Wow.

As Josh excitedly swung his sword, the giant bats fell to the floor one after another.

“Your body is well trained.”

“The reaction speed is also fast.”

“But I’m still not good at using my wrists. “I’m having some trouble shifting my weight.”

“You’re still a beginner, aren’t you? “Doing something like that on your own is an incredible feat.”

I was trying to stay as focused as possible, but the conversation between the two knights, which seemed like they were giving a review, was starting to become more and more annoying.

‘No, if you have time to talk like that, shouldn’t you help me out?’

Since they were my superiors, I couldn’t bear to speak directly to them… but

the bigger problem was that the number of bats running towards them was unusual.

At some point, only rough breathing was coming out of Josh’s mouth, not synchronized breathing.

“Eheup si taa ha pa!”

A skilled swordsman would swing his sword paying attention to every breath, but it was unreasonable to demand such precision from mercenaries like Josh.

Josh, who was swinging his sword while out of breath, finally admitted.

‘If I keep going like this, rather than showing off my skills, I will risk my life!’

“Whoa, you knights! Hueup. Are you going to just keep watching? Taha.”

Josh’s leather armor was already scratched here and there, and there were places where his skin was torn and blood was visible.

Nevertheless, it was impressive to see that the magic lamp was thoroughly protected to avoid even a scratch.

When Philip and Jake looked at Raoul, Raoul nodded.

“The test ends here.”

Parbat. Sigh~!

As soon as Raoul finished speaking, a flashing sword light covered Josh’s surroundings.

Patter.

‘Huh what?’

About 20 giant bats that were hovering in the air and attacking him were annihilated in the blink of an eye.