I was currently moving through dense forest along with a merchant's caravan. It has been one year since I got into this world, and I was able to form my mana core before departing for this journey.
My current state was quite good compared to when I started in this world.
Name: Neil Arcanum
Class: ?
EXP: 33000/100000
Level: 4
STR: 113
MP: 20
Qi: 500
DEF: 93
AGI: 89
INT: 120
LUCK: 20
Skills
Celestial Ripple - Basic Breathing Technique
Viper's Pact - Poison Immunity (Basic)
Mana Bomb
I purchased mana bomb as it could be used in dire situations, but my system points have reduced to half due to that and hunting low-level monsters gives me a normal amount of points.
The merchant group that I was moving with is travelling to a city in the eastern empire. I met them when I lost my way to the mist forest. I sneaked out from Dukedom a week ago and made sure to leave behind a note so my parents don't worry too much.
I stopped at many small towns during the first week, but they started decreasing the further I got from the dukedom. Along the way, I encountered some D-level monsters, but I could handle them on my own.
While travelling, I met this merchant group when I neared the territory of eastern empire. Usually, it takes a month to reach the empire, but I was riding a special grade horse. Therefore. It took me only a week to reach the territory of the eastern empire.
"STOP"
"We will take a rest here for today and continue tomorrow morning"
The merchant group leader came out of the carriage to order his men.
My agreement with the merchant group was that I would help them with monster extermination, and they would provide me assistance with entering the capital city in Yu Long Empire. Yu Long is the official name of the eastern empire.
During the holy war, other than Justus Crown, there were other humans who contributed to winning the battle and among them was Yong Zhao, who wielded the power of the Jade dragon. It is believed that the Dragon god himself blessed him at that time, and his lineage still rules the eastern empire.
The Eastern Empire is very strict with visitor rules and checks all travellers' identities. Therefore, I asked for assistance with entry in return for monster clearance service. I did not want to disclose my identity to anyone because I am sure it will reach dukedom in no time.
I set up my own tent nearby and started sorting things. I will be going to Mist Forest after getting one important thing in the capital city.
While doing my work, I noticed that a merchant captain was walking towards me.
"What's up? Feeling tired"
"Obviously, we have been travelling non-stop for 3 days"
"Well, I can understand"
"Anyway, I wanted to inform you that we will be reaching the Knight's Graveyard soon, so you should be careful and prepare yourself"
"Why? Is it a dangerous place?"
"Yes, it is said that many people have gone missing in that place, so I wanted to let you know beforehand"
"I will keep this in mind, and thanks for the information"
"Captain, your tent is ready"
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The merchant captain went back after warning me; however, I already knew about that place.
Knight's Graveyard is a mid-tier dungeon in-game, which would be cleaned after the player as MC reaches the second year in the academy. There are ghost-type monsters with Lich King as the boss.
I don't want to clear this dungeon, as the boss drop from this dungeon is not useful to me. The item is Drop of Death, which gives the user a chance at revival if the person dies. Also, this item does not have any side effect so it is very useful.
Players also get unique skills after defeating bosses in the game world, but I never bothered with this dungeon, so I don't know what sort of skill it grants.
"Still, if required?
I clenched the sword by my side.
I knew that the further journey was not going to be good due to a premonition that I was feeling.
I decided to join the knights for dinner, as thinking too much was not going to help.