Нам Сон - Legendary Moonlight Sculptor Volume 11

‘In the past after Geomchi3’s death, we were forced to do morning training everyday for three days straight; I hardly got a wink of sleep in…’

‘When Geomchi5 was killed by some worm, he came back and punch the crap out of it until you couldn’t tell who’s blood soaked his fists…and he went around dragging it’s carcass…’

‘Master Geomchi!! Ever since you’ve joined Royal Road, your moods have been getting better……’

The other Geomchis regarded Weed leading the party was fortunate.

Weed turned to Pale.

“Pale-nim.”

“Yes.”

“Please go with Maylon-nim toward that hill to scout the surroundings. If you happen to encounter any mobs, do not engage and rush back to us.”

“Scanning only? Sure, will go now.”

Pale and Maylon headed toward the hill together. With the archer’s peripheral visions being higher than anyone, they can scan a wide range of space in a short amount of time. Pale and Maylon returned.

“There are no monsters in this area, though the problem is that they maybe hiding from our sights…”

“What about the terrains?”

“The surrounding areas near the river are blocked by cliffs; so we can only go in one direction. There seems to be a small bridleway that-a-way.”

“Then let’s get on it.”

After Weed’s decision, the party moved along the road anxiously. After passing the woods, Geomchi turned toward Weed and asked.

“Weed, you’ve dealt with a lot of vampires before?”

“Yes, master.”

“What happens if you were bitten?”

“The vampires here aren’t similar to what we’ve heard. Mainly they drain your vitality and mana to replenish theirs, so we should exercise cautions.”

“Do they have any weakness?”

“They have high vitality and stamina, and their magic attacks are very strong. They don’t use weapons and agile like rats and insects; and they can also go on the offensive as bats.”

“That’s quite annoying.”

“Their defenses are also high, and the higher level vampires can use curse magic or stronger types of sorceries; it’d be big trouble if we encounter one and aren’t ready.”

“What are their other characteristics?”

“Unlike simple mobs such as beasts, trolls, and ogres, vampires have way higher intelligence; they can manage well enough and band together to form clans.”

“Keuheum! They can do that? I guess it’s best to keep our distance.”

“Yes.”

They walked for another 10 minutes or so. Then the red sky above them was masked by an innumerable amount of bats.

“Sign of vampires! As a reminder to not relax, vampires can change their forms to bats.”

Weed’s words added extra tensions, he gripped his sword even tighter. They rode many vampire bats to make their ways toward Todeum, but the sight before them was way too much.

However, the bats did not attack.

Weed took some time to come up with a decision.

“Before we continue: if you see the bats, do not be the first to engage. Keep your arms up and to see whether or not they’ll approach.”

The sky above them changed as the bats continued their ways onward, and scatted.

“Heuheuhew.”

Mapan let out a petite laugh. Though with that smile, sweats were running down his spine. He imagined what would have happened if the bats were to attacked; the sensation of them coming closer and closer, and drained the life out of you. Such vivid imagination!

‘A taste of the adventure, too.’

No one knew what will happen. Each step they took takes them closer and closer to a direct confrontation. He was so excited from the excitement of the adventure; as he was the first of the merchant class to leave the continent and facing the unknown land!

Merchants, too, do enjoy the game.

“Keuheuheuheu.”

Geomchi9’s muscles tensed up. He was the biggest amongst all others in terms of size. After the intensive training he went through, the fats in his body turned into well-toned muscles. And he was itching for a fight; he hoped to bats to come close so he can test himself.

“Come on!”

Hand clenching his sword, he was ready for the moment! If the situation had changed, he would be ready to dance amongst the bats with his sword. And perhaps the other Geomchis had similar idea; but the bats did not come.

Though it would have been Romuna to be the first attack, as she was ready to cast her spells to attack them if the bats came into range; but they flew away.

Weed’s party continued as they were, passed the mountain ridges, and came before a sizable town. It consisted of hundred of luxurious residences, with large gardens and some with their own water fountains; the houses were more like villas than anything else. The roads were paved neatly and kept cleanly, while surrounding the town was a seemingly impenetrable wall.

Weed and his party cautiously continued forward, until the wall’s gates were in sight. Next to the gate were men in white gloves that looked like guards.

Sharp teeth!

Paled face!

Draping black cape and so forth.

“The guards are vampires.”

Weed stopped at a distance.

“Shouldn’t we attack?” Mapan asked a question that no one could answer.

Highly intelligent monsters that don’t attack were very rare; the mobs that may not attack were herbivores, or those that lived in tree or such doesn’t hold aggression as much; unless they were protecting their youngs!

But vampires were subtly different; maybe in some ways, they have emotions such as human beings. Weed took a step forward.

“Maybe I’ll get a dialogue with them. Let me have a word.”

“That could be dangerous…be careful, Weed-nim.”

Irene words were full of concerns. As soon as Weed finished, the always sunny Yurin also felt uneasy. But Weed, as it was his position, took the lead and embarked.

“Don’t worry. I’ll somehow avoid and make it back here alive.”

Faith and will power!

Though having his profession as a sculptor, his defenses were quite lacking; while the extent of the Kingdom of Vampires, Todeum, vampire guards were still unknown. But still, Weed fought against a clan of vampires before, and had to deal with Tori a bunch of times before; so much that he understood their laws and habits that he could use these to his advantage.

Geomchi5 approached from the side.

“I’ll go with. Cant let you brave the danger alone.”

“Yes, sahyeong(elder brother).”

Weed and Geomchi5 walked carefully step by step toward the vampire guards. Geomchi5 was completely trustworthy. Regardless of the differences in levels, he did not show fear to monsters he have encountered. In this dead of night, they advanced forward, fully prepared; Geomchi5 suddenly asked.

“But Weed, why don’t we fight them? Whether its vampire bats or a village full of vampires, shouldn’t we just attack and destroy them?”

On Versailles continent, territories belonging to a race of monster were popular hunting grounds. An example would the Goblins, the one with the Broadest Distribution, where many of them came together to built forts using the materials and land around them, namely woods. Goblin town or Goblin forts!

With that said, because of them, the nearby kingdoms productivity will be decreased. Usually then, the lords of those kingdoms would commission people to hunt down and destroy them. These opportunities not only will increase their reputations, but they get to keep all of the loots. But Weed had a different opinion.

“Maybe, but it’s too early to make a decision.”

“Too early?”

“Yes. We’re not even sure if we’ve arrived to the Kingdom of Vampires, right? However, starting a war with the vampires will do more harm than good.”