Ark Volume 01 - Japtem
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Since that day when he was humiliated in front of Lariette…
‘Anyways, since I’ve caught the Reaper now, seems its about time to move hunting grounds.’
Just then, his main window unexpectedly popped up in front of his eyes. In the middle of icons lined up in a circle, his bag icon was flashing.
With his head tilted, Ark touched it and opened the bag. The Jewel Hand Mirror he’d earned from defeating Debra was quivering.
“Right, the Hand Mirror was a level 40 quest starter item!”
Ark took out the Hand Mirror.
You have gained a lot of experience. Even if you do not try, the knowledge you have naturally gathered from walking the world, breathing, talking, and listening will become the key that will lead you to yet another adventure.
This is one among the many kinds of items that treasure countless secrets. A mirror that was specially crafted has fallen into your hands through one of your adventures.
You, who possess a rudimentary knowledge of ancient relics, have carefully inspected the mirror. You quickly realized that someone’s memory was sealed inside with ancient power.
Bonus from the knowledge you acquired from observing the Ancient Relic Jewel Hand Mirror:
Knowledge of Ancient Relics +5, Intelligence+2, and Fame has increased by 20.
When you are ready to challenge a new adventure, the mirror will know of your decision on its own and will guide you. However, it is not known if the mirror’s guidance will bring your good luck or unhappiness.
*As you have become level 40, the Jewel Hand Mirror’s seal can be lifted.
Would you like to lift the seal?
There was nothing to hesitate about.
“Unseal!”
*Flash* ─!
In an instant, an incredible light burst from the Jewel Hand Mirror.
A magical film unfolded with the background of the dark Shadow Forest as the screen.
It was a film that was clear, yet somehow gave off a worn-off feeling, as if it depicted a scene from one part of an old book.
The scene illuminated by the mirror was a beach with a beautiful lighthouse.
A soft breeze caressed the buoyant clouds and gentle waves tumbled as they churned white froth. The sound of singing floated in on the wind on the peaceful beach.
It was a language he’d never heard before. He couldn’t tell the meaning. But the sorrow brimming in the singing shook a place deep inside Ark’s heart. How much time passed like that?
The dreamlike singing gradually faded, and words popped up.
For Christin’s sake…
The Mysterious Mirror’s Whisper
From inside the mysterious mirror, images prompted Debra’s arrival on the unknown beach. An indication of a long and far journey. When you’re ready, go on a journey to the unknown beach and solve the mystery of the mirror. The mirror will serve as your guide and lead you to the lighthouse.
An incomprehensible film of a seaside has emerged from the Hand Mirror that Debra had. This is hinting a long and far journey. If you are done preparing for the journey, you must find the beach and solve the secret of the mirror. Just as a lighthouse guides a ship, the mirror will guide you.
Difficulty: F
Quest requirement: Requires Knowledge of Ancient Relics.
“It’s a quest!”
Ark, who had stirred from the song with a hazy expression, opened his eyes like a flash.
A quest. Which meant a reward.
It was common sense that rather than catching hundreds of normal monsters, completing one nicely rewarded quest yielded more experience and money.In addition, this quest was started from an item dropped by Debra, which boasted a +E difficulty.
It wasn’t a quest that would end with a reward of just a few gold.
Ark accepted the quest without hesitation.
In an instant, a ray of light extended from the mirror northwards, under the night sky.
“As the lighthouse guides ships… so this is what it meant.”
It was a ray of light that would guide him to the beach of the film.
Ark slung Skull on his back and gazed at Bat, which was circling him as it flapped around.
“Let’s go, Skull, Bat. We will follow this light to solve the quest.”
“Alright, Master. I’ll be good, so don’t feed me food.”
*Clack clack clack clack.*
Like that, with him leading his two Familiars, Ark walked northwards, where the light extended.
Ark’s adventure was just getting started.
To be continued…