by Yoo Seong
‘But……’
Ark turned around with an uncomfortable expression. He didn’t like that Hawk also receive a similar level of compensation. Ark could see Hawk receiving a pair of unique beam daggers! The thought of Hawk receiving similar compensation to himself caused a stomach-ache. Ark couldn’t rejoice at the sight of Hawk receiving a unique pair of daggers.
‘Yes, doesn’t he have a lot of money?’
He really couldn’t like that guy. Anyway, the other members of the main team also received weapons. Of course, they didn’t receive unique weapons like Ark and Hawk. Most of the equipment wasn’t different from their original world. Kuhwen was sorry so he gave extra gifts to a few members. That was…..
“I was a useless baggage who just watched. You are more skilled with the pistol than any Murat I know. I can’t allow you to remain a nameless gunner. I will personally bestow the title of Saint Gunner.”
Kuhwen said this to Rapid.
-Your subordinate Aram has changed occupations to
A Saint Gunner is a specialized profession among the Ranger series.
They can’t wear heavy armour so strength is low but they have high stamina and hit rate. Once changed to Saint Gunner, a considerable bonus will be given to pistol related skills and a new pistol related skill can be learnt.
This is a specialized profession so there will be a penalty when using other guns.
The information window that popped up in front of Ark! Kuhwen had gifted a magic item and a profession. So far Rapid had been unemployed with no profession. Galaxian was a game with no profession training centre and it wasn’t necessary to find a profession compared to a decent body coating.
Of course, a profession wasn’t required. Whether it was a user or NPC, the basic path of a warrior, engineer or esper was decided by the body coating. It acted like a profession so there was no problem with the growth of a character. However, Rapid just received profession related stat bonuses and profession related skills. It was required but not required. That was a profession in Galaxian. And now Rapid had received a profession.
Of course, this wasn’t limited to Rapid. It was the same for users like Kurakan and even NPCs.
-Your subordinate Kurakan has changed professions to a
-Your subordinate Ellain has changed professions to a
-Your subordinate Berad has changed professions to a
Ark’s employees changed professions! Change profession! Change profession! Professions had also been given during the quest. Surprisingly that was Ferguson, A and B. Ferguson, A and B were users with similar levels to Ark. He had reached the 18th rank with no profession.
Of course Ferguson, A and B were given professions. As the quest progressed and Kuhwen was protected, they were given the profession of Bodyguards! They had a steady body from now on thanks to Kuhwen’s consideration. However Kuhwen was forced to worry one last time.
“Then….um….”
The person Kuhwen was worrying about was Tori. Tori about been near Kuhwen since the time they left Minaheim. However he couldn’t think of what compensation to given Tori. He didn’t fight the enemy like the other team members nor did he protect Kuhwen with his body like the 3 monkey brothers.
From the beginning Tori had been hiding somewhere safe until he had to play Kuhwen. Kuhwen couldn’t easily think of a profession to give the hamster. But the smart Kuhwen soon found the answer.
“I understand that you’re not a common person. You have a great knowledge of machines. This knowledge will surely help Ark in the future. Polish up that knowledge as I give you the title of Professor.”
The feeling of being forced to give something out….
-Your subordinate Tori has changed professions to a
A Professor is someone that specializes in knowledge like mechanical engineering, biotechnology etc.
Engineers are people who have received special body coatings and can’t wear armour.
However they can control tanks and spaceship and if the necessary materials are prepared then they can repair and reconstruct. In addition, if there is sufficient time for research then they can develop new items.
A Profession is an occupation given to those with several top rated engineering skills.
Anyway, even Tori changed professions! It was the same for Hawk’s subordinates…..
“Now, the people of Murat! Cheer the heroes who saved Muratio Star!”
Kuhwen shouted after giving out the free gifts. Then hundreds of Pharaohs lined up on both sides simultaneously raised their white lightsabers. Hundreds of spaceships floated overhead also saluted with their guns.
Pepepepeng! Pepepepeng! Pepepepeng!
The long and short Murat quest ended. However, the most important issue to Ark remained.
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“Here.”
Shortly after the end of the coronation. Kuhwen spoke to Ark’s party from the castle.
“I’ve thought a lot about it after hearing your words. How do I send you back to your original time? But the technology of the Murat still hasn’t found a way to surpass time and space. Then I remembered this.”
Kuhwen indicated towards a machine. Ark looked at the machine and asked with a frown.
“Isn’t this a machine that preserves a person’s DNA?”
A revival machine. A Fairy. The machine Kuhwen showed was bigger than the Fairy Ark was used to but the overall shape was the same. Kuhwen asked Ark with a surprised expression.
“You know it? No, yes, you originally came from the future. It wouldn’t be strange for such a this machine to exist hundreds or thousands of years later.”
Kuhwen nodded and continued talking.
“That’s right. There isn’t an official name but this is a machine to that can preserve a person’s body information. Many Murat mourned those lost from accidents or attacks after entering the universe so this machine was created. This circular device will revive that life. Once this machine is complete, there will be no more people dying in the galaxy. Then all unnecessary disputes in the galaxy will disappear.”
It was a mistake. The pioneers in the future became more excited at the thought of not dying and caused more wars. But there was no need to talk about such a dismal future. Who knows? Kuhwen plans for the Fairy might be able to stop this development. Then the future might really change like a sci-fi movie.
Anyway!
-You have acquired undisclosed information about the ancient alien species called the Murat.
The universe has a long history and many alien civilizations have grown and declined.
Finding undisclosed information can help illuminate the history of the universe. Hidden alien artefacts or technology can play a decisive role.
+ Information about the ancient alien species Murat (5/15).
+ You have obtained 300 Adventure points for acquiring information about the Murat.
+ You have gained 5 Intelligence for acquiring information about the Murat.
Once again, the information window emerged when he discovered new information. It had showed up when he heard about the Shire and the rebellion. He had already obtained 3 pieces of information. And his Intelligence rose rapidly with each addition. It wasn’t enjoyable like the other rewards but it was something that Hawk didn’t receive.
“But what does this have to do with returning to our original time and space?”
“As I said, we don’t have any technology to send you to a different time or space. But it is different when talking about the future of this city. We can move through time but not space. And this is an
equipment to preserve DNA information. However this isn’t the final form of the machine. Rather than copying the DNA, it actually absorbs the soul. Only an empty shell would be left behind. The soul is preserved until it is revived so it is basically like dying.”
This was one of the reasons why the Fairy couldn’t be used yet. But Ark’s companions could use it to return to their original time and space.
“This device won’t help anyone of this world but it will help you go to the future. Your spirit will be preserved by the machine until your body is recycled in your original time and it would be like you just did spatial movement.”
This was the method Kuhwen thought of to return Ark to his original time. The Fairy would wake them up thousands of years later. They wouldn’t really be sent through thousands of years.
Let’s not misunderstand. This was still a game world. The time they went to sleep would probably be only a short while. They would close their eyes and open it in their original time. In addition, Tori and Ellain weren’t pioneers but they could use this Fairy.
Their body would be absorbed by the Fairy and then the machine would spit them out. Anyway, it was lucky for Ark that he could take the 2 non pioneers. But there was still one problem.
The reason Ark’s party entered this world was because they had been sucked in by a black hole. So if they appeared in the same place thousands of years later then they might wake up in the black hole. Escaping the black hole would be a different matter.
Kuhwen nodded after hearing Ark’s worries.
“I already know this. And I understand that Muratio Star’s solar system is currently dying. Perhaps that is the reason why you connected to this time and space. We haven’t grasped the exact structure of a black hole but we know it is caused by the death of a planet. Perhaps the black hole connected by Muratio Star’s system dying and the one you fell into connected and formed a space time tunnel. My hypothesis is that you will wake up thousands of years later in this village inside the black hole.”
“Then…..?”
“Unfortunately I can’t precisely answer your question. We’ve never experienced such a thing before. But we have thousands of years. So I promise. I will definitely find a way for you to escape from the black hole before you wake up.”
If a NPC said so then there would be no problems. And Ark had no choice even if Kuhwen couldn’t find a way.
“We just need to register on the Fairy?”
Then Hawk stepped towards the Fairy. Kuhwen hesitated for a while before sighing and looking at Ark.
“Ark, you’ve really done a lot for me. I’ve also learnt a lot. I wish that you could stay near me but that isn’t possible.”
“I’m really sorry.”
“I know. This isn’t your world. And if you stay in this world then my real friend Jed won’t return. If you leave then at least you’ll be alive even if I can’t see you anymore. It is regrettable but it can’t be helped. Can I have a token for my memories?”
This was the first time a NPC requested an item from him. If it was any other NPC then he would punch them. But Ark felt the same way about Kuhwen. He had only spent 4 days on Muratio Star. The time wasn’t long but Kuhwen believed in Ark and followed him the whole time. The thought of not being able to see him again made him upset. Ark also had many japtem in his bag at the moment. Quite a bit of loot dropped while battling in this world.
‘Well there is no guarantee that I can eat anything…..’
There was no security the items would remain after thousands of years. Ark decided to be generous and handed over a piece of armour. After finishing the goodbyes and preparations, they headed towards the Fairy.
“Now, let’s go!”
Ark’s party each touched the Fairy in turn. Hawk registered at the Fairy first and his body disappeared as his soul was absorbed. Then Hawk’s empty body that was left collapsed to the ground. Following him was Ferguson, A and B. And the team members in turn became hollow shells.
“Goodbye…..”
And finally Ark touched the Fairy. Light shot out before his empty body fell down. But unlike the other people, Ark’s body soon saw up again with a confused expression. Kuhwen who had been looking silently at the Fairy turned around and asked.
“Jed?”
“P-Prince, where am I? Set? No, I…..?”
“I’ll explain it slowly. There is a lot to talk about.”
Kuhwen smiled and replied.
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Character Information Window
Name Ark (R-02788) Level 143
Species Human Occupation Elim’s Heir
Fame 11,730 Adventure 2,490
Health 3,450 (+275) Mental Power 725 (+440)
Mana 0 Force 1,825
Strength 340 (+30) Agility 395 (+61)
Stamina 575 (+55) Wisdom 40 (+13)W
Intelligence 375 (+68) Luck 55 (+8)
Leadership 10
* Title
Cleaning Foreman (Agility + 3)
Ignorant Destroyer (Wisdom -10, Strength +7, Stamina +7)
Beltana’s Hero (Strength, Agility, Stamina, Wisdom, Intelligence, Luck +3)
Athamas’ Hero (Strength, Agility, Stamina, Wisdom, Intelligence, Luck +5)
Mediator (Wisdom, Intelligence +15)
* Contribution: Galactic Federation 19,520, Aschulat 500
* Affiliation: Dark Eden (CEO)
*Body Coating: Survivor
+ Environmental adaptation increases by 50% due to the Survivor coating.
+ The Survivor coating reduces the drop rate of Satiety by 30%.
+ The Survivor coating will reduce fall damage by 50%.
+The ‘Clairvoyance’ effect of the Survivor coating is applied.
-Equipment Information Window-
Weapons:
Armour:
Jewellery:
Accessories:
“Everything is returned!”
Ark cheered with joy. This was the room where Kuhwen had made them register the Fairy. He just felt dizzy for a few minutes before everything brightened again. Then he once again woke up in the same room.
However the atmosphere was completely different. Cobwebs covered the interior and there was a thick layer of dust on the furniture left behind. It was like thousands of years had passed….no, thousands of years had actually passed.
The first thing Ark did upon waking up was check the character and equipment information window. Fortunately all his equipment before arriving on Muratio Star had returned. It meant he safely returned to his original time and space. He also retained his quest reward the Equalizer and the items he found in his backpack.
“Damn, I should’ve given something a little cheaper…..”
That armour that Ark gave Kuhwen would now be valuable. But that bus had already left. And he couldn’t pay attention to that now.
“At least it is certain that I’ve returned to my original time and space. But a problem is still remaining. This is still Muratio Star despite it being thousands of years later. That means I’m inside a black hole. I can’t feel relaxed until I leave his black hole.”
He was impatient just thinking about it.
He had returned to his original place but now he had something else to worry about. He couldn’t afford to think about it in the past but Ark had called Irina. Irina had been attacked by the Rama after Ark, Hawk and Ferguson en
tered the black hole. Fortunately Irina prevented the extinction of the investigation team so the situation was good.
“By the way, where are Hawk and the others?”
Ark muttered as he closed the information window. Hawk, Ferguson and his team had been absorbed by the Fairy first but Ark couldn’t see them. But it wasn’t hard to find where they went.
Dust was piled in this stone room. Dozens of footsteps stamped in the dust led out of the stone room. Ark followed the footsteps and was soon able to find Hawk, Ferguson and his party. It wasn’t just Hawk, Ferguson and his party.
“Hyung-nim, the Silver Star!”
A team member shouted as they saw Ark. Hawk and Ferguson were in a large square at the castle. Hawk’s Death Knight, Ferguson’s ship and Ark’s Silver Star was located there. This ensured that one problem was solved.
“Now the remaining problem…..”
When Ark had entered the square, Hawk and Ferguson were looking up at the sky. That was why Ark also looked up at the sky. Once again, this was the same castle on Muratio Star where they touched the Fairy.
It was the castle in Hwangdo. Thousands of years ago, it had been a large city with hundreds of thousands of Murat but now only devastation was left. The sky of Hwangdo was wrapped in a veil of light similar to an aurora. Hawk and his companions were looking at the veil of light.
“What is that?”
Hawk frowned before coldly replying to Ark.
“Who knows. But it seems to be a dimensional wall. It is generated by the black hole in the Muratio Star solar system and the one we entered….”
“Is it impossible to leave?”
“I tried. But the light veil blocked me and I couldn’t advance anymore.”
“This guy, you tried to leave by yourself?”
“Are we friends that I would stick around for you?”
“No. I don’t like you.”
