Chapter 9: Entering the Main Plot (2)

Sshhhh ...

The sound of the trees being hit by the wind was very loud. Like any other forest, the inland forest was very dark with no light. However, somehow Arthur could see clearly in the darkness.

He felt lights coming out of his eyes after tearing the teleportation scroll to that place. From the size of the trees there, Arthur knew that he was not in the west of the Marithus Kingdom anymore.

Ting!

[Preparing the character 'Arthur Rudolf' to enter the main story plot: 8/100%]

'Why did this sign suddenly appear?

The appearance of the notification was indeed strange. He thought, if he knew something unknown in the novel he remembered, the progress would definitely increase. Was it because of knowing where the forest was?

'This is the forest between the Free City of Marithus Kingdom and Tryton Kingdom. It is located to the north.'

Ting!

[Preparing the character 'Arthur Rudolf' to enter the main story plot: 10/100%]

"Hey, who are you?"

Someone's voice rang out. Arthur looked in the direction of the voice and immediately found a strange woman. The woman was ten meters away from him.

Ssshhh ...

The wind picked up again and Arthur's eyes were hit by a fallen branch. He rubbed his eyes for a while before finally being able to see again. In less than 5 seconds, he was surprised because that woman was already in front of him.

"You're so pretty. Did you get lost?" That woman asked once again.

'Gosh, really... this woman...'

The thing that made Arthur unable to answer directly was because the scent of the woman's body was very fragrant. Not only that, the visual of the goddess-like beauty that the woman exuded, made him a little unable to think clearly.

She has long, silver-colored hair. Not silvery white like the descendants of King Gladius. Rather, it was platinum silver like a coin reflected in the moonlight. Her eyes were fiery red like flames rather than blood, making her face even more stern. She was also wearing a black satin dress that slightly showed her curves.

How could Arthur react when a woman like that spoke in a seductive tone? His male logic paused for a moment, but finally he was able to speak.

"K-Night Guild."

Finally, a word or two came out of him. Arthur felt a little depressed by that woman's body scent which was not playful. If He is not mistaken, that woman was not beast people, but enemy of them.

"I see. Don't you want to play around first? I have a lot of toys." She said very seductively.

'Obviously, he's the vampire that Yoon Dalmi once finished off for refusing his tribe to be his subordinate in the novel.'

Ting!

[Preparing the character 'Arthur Rudolf' to enter the main story plot: 12/100%]

Arthur smiled. "Really? Aren't all you have are pet monsters? Vampires like you are better at hunting than playing."

That woman was laughing so hard. She felt like she was drinking soda, very fresh. "I just saw a human with a scent like yours. Those eyes of yours can see at night, right?"

Arthur was surprised why the woman knew what he had just found out. Before Arthur could reply, she was spoke again, "Your mana is sealed. There's a harsh aura that feels like the soul also wants to come out of you because it's not yours."

'A harsh aura? Is that my soul as Kang Seongje?'

"I'm interested, how about you become a hunter with me, dear? I'm Helena Desmo, you can ask anyone in any guild about me." That vampire woman introduced herself as Helena Desmo.

Of course Arthur recognized the name. Helena Desmo was simply born in the game Woo Jihyuk created, an adaptation of the novel "World of Level Up". Woo Jihyuk received the webnovel manuscript after Kang Seongje's contract was canceled and made a game according to his wishes at that time.

Helena Desmo is one such path. If the main character chose to rule the fantasy world, then persuading Helena as his partner became one of the most difficult missions. Because that woman is related to the leader of her race. She ran away from her family and became a hunter for monsters.

Arthur recalled how Woo Jihyuk created Helena's character. She was the type of woman he avoided, but liked. So, he knew how to make Helena stop bothering him.

"Get out, I need to find where their base is."

By pretending to be uninterested or scared, the prey would usually be released by predators who liked to play with their prey. They will be considered no fun or if they are unlucky, will hurt their self-esteem. Then they will be harassed even more.

"I'm disappointed, why is that bastard more able to blend in with humans? Is it because of his dirty blood?" Helena muttered before finally being able to leave quickly.

Arthur could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Really, that woman's scent was no joke.

He continued walking in the opposite direction of Helena's place. Because if it was true, Helena would definitely avoid any assassin guild.

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[You are entering the territory of the main headquarters of the "K-Night Guild of Assassins"!]

[Get as much information as you can and become a character!]

The headquarters was not a bar, restaurant, or eatery. It was really a building covered by a magic mirror. It was like reflecting the forest and making nothing there. It was like a maze.

Arthur knew how to get in there. Many guild members used magic. So, at least he knew there were magic devices around.

He shouted, "Beast Head of Night!"

Then, the visualized magic sound was heard. The mirror covering the original building disappeared. There was a large building there.

It turned out that a lot of people were outside the headquarters. Some were practicing fighting, concocting herbs, or sharpening weapons.There are many magic lights there, so they can do their activity at night.

He could see a beautiful woman with caramel brown hair and gray eyes drawing a picture. Arthur knew who it was, but he would meet her later, after his visit had gone well.

As he entered the building, he heard the sound of an angry man from upstairs. That man has a big body like Kang Seongje and had a taller build. He could be an athlete if he were in South Korea.

"Damn, how can we replace the team that went there? Why aren't you being thorough when you haven't been here for so long? Team D went to the red zone where at least team A should have come? If they die, I'll kill you!"

Arthur assumed that the man was angry because he sent the wrong team due to his secretary not reading the report carefully. They must have been talking about exterminating monsters in the red zone that humans could no longer live in, because the monsters had a strength that at least veteran hunters had to fight against. Team D was the team with the second lowest level.

Arthur could see the appearance of the angry person. Messy black hair with red highlights, as well as a tan athlete's body. It was definitely the person he was looking for.

"Dean Volton."

The name Arthur said made the man's anger stop. Obviously because no one knew his last name except the guild executives. The executives were all on duty, obviously the person with the name was surprised.

"Wow, there's an annoying person coming. How did he know 'that'? Is it because of you again?"

'That' is refers to his last name. Dean accused the secretary again. Then Arthur stopped him as Dean's hand flew up to slap the secretary. "How can you act disrespectfully in front of a noble?"

Hearing that, Dean withdrew his hand. "I'm sorry, I thought you were a rookie, turned out to be a customer. However, I don't recall having any appointments today. So I believe it's this idiot's fault."

'Ah, I like his words.'

"No, I bought a teleportation scroll directly to this base by a mysterious merchant." Arthur kept the Kalypt he met a secret.

"Ah, that cheating guy?" Dean nodded and sent his secretary away. Then he took Arthur to his room upstairs.

"Follow me."

Without further ado, Arthur followed Dean's lead to his room. The building looked like it had 4 floors with 4 windows going down. It turned out that the third floor was Dean's room entirely. With no windows and no other ventilation. The entire third floor used disguising magic.

After bringing him into the room, Dean said, "What brings someone from the neutral faction, the Young Duke named Arthur Rudolf here?"

"You know me?"

"Of course, there's no one I don't know on the Gigana Continent. Including what your purpose is here." Dean said in a cold tone while walking to his chair.

Arthur sat on the small sofa there. He faced Dean who was already staring at him expressionlessly. That man's gaze was condescending. Arthur asked, "What's the reason I'm here?"

"Of course, it must be because of that damn Crown Prince, right? Xavier Gladias."