Chapter 100 …
[Gamilion’s Ring]
Grade: Hero
Description: A blood ring that Gamilion Adran kept for many years.
A special ring that feeds on the owner’s blood; if it consumes a large amount of blood in an instant, it temporarily enhances the user’s stats.Level Requirement: 30
Equip Restriction: Successor of Kasiyar
Physical Defense: 126
Magic Resistance: 113
Mana +2
Vitality +4
HP +500
[Special Option]: When the user’s HP is suddenly reduced, blood is absorbed into the ring. When activated, the user’s stats temporarily increase in proportion to the absorbed amount.
(Cooldown: 3 minutes)
‘Oh, jackpot.’
It was a Hero-grade ring, no less.
As expected of level-30-range Hero equipment, the performance was solid.
A counter-type option specialized for seizing comeback opportunities when taking heavy damage.
Options like this weren’t always useful in normal situations, but in critical moments they really pulled their weight.
‘It’ll pair well with Karuk’s Essence Ring.’
Is this the class of a main quest?
Even considering it a class quest, the reward felt excessively generous for the effort, making Dohyun smile automatically.
After all, he had only cleared out a few monsters and received a Hero-grade ring.
There probably wasn’t a benefactor this generous anywhere in God OSE.
‘Ah… I believe….’
The Dohyun who once complained about what kind of main quest gave rewards like this was already gone.
What remained was Kaiser, a devoted follower praising Kasiyar.
If they were giving Hero-grade items, he’d do it a hundred times over. Obviously.
“I’m glad you like it.”
“Of course. What’s next? Let’s proceed right away.”
Gamilion, who had been smiling warmly at Dohyun’s enthusiasm, suddenly grew serious.
“Now that you mention it… there is something I need to tell you.”
“…What is it?”
Dohyun’s expression also turned grave.
The atmosphere clearly suggested something important was coming.
After briefly scanning the surroundings, Gamilion clapped his hands.
A translucent barrier formed within a 20-meter radius.
[‘Silence Room’ is formed.]
[The Silence Room will collapse if the user cancels it or if it receives a strong impact.]
“This is…?”
“It wouldn’t be good if word got out.”
They were in the corridor of the Great Temple of Lyre. Whatever he was about to say, since they stood opposed to the gods, nothing good would come from it leaking.
However, what surprised Dohyun was that Gamilion could do something like this.
‘He can use stealth, set up barriers… what exactly is his class? Judging by the lack of a red name, he doesn’t seem to be combat-type….’
In many ways, he was an impressive man.
Was this the level required to serve royalty?
As Dohyun silently admired him, Gamilion finished preparing and began in a low, heavy voice.
“You know the Great War ended due to the emergence of the Abyss.”
“Yes.”
“The Abyss is that kind of existence. Present everywhere, a great terror. That is why I have always been wary of it.”
If the gods were humanity’s enemy, the Abyss was the enemy of all races.
The beings who ruled the underground could appear anywhere, and they had always been nearby.
The day they rose again would bring catastrophe.
That was the reason.
“Though the foolish humans follow those despicable gods, I had to maintain contact with them to monitor the Abyss. Brion is the city with the most high priests.”
The reason Gamilion created a religion and alias to build close ties with them—
Where there were the most high priests, there would also be the most corrupted ones.
In fact, within the past 30 years, three individuals who contracted with the Abyss had already appeared.
Naturally, he couldn’t help but be sensitive about it.
“So have you discovered much?”
At Dohyun’s sudden question, Gamilion shook his head.
“It was quiet. For hundreds of years, there was no movement. We did erase parts of history intentionally, but more than that, they simply never revealed themselves, so they were easily forgotten.”
“Ah.”
“So we didn’t pay it much mind… but recently their movements have been unusual.”
Signs of the Abyss had begun appearing in various places, and the frequency of contractors had increased over the past few decades.
It was still only occasional—but strange nonetheless.
After centuries of silence, why now?
“They’ve never moved this openly before… but in the past few days, their activity has been alarming. I hear many traces of the Abyss are being discovered in other cities as well.”
“……”
“There is something going on. They wouldn’t move without reason.”
It was an entirely reasonable suspicion, and naturally Gamilion’s visits to the temple had recently increased.
And then, by chance, the Successor appeared—and that Successor became entangled with the Abyss.
“I originally intended to wait longer… but perhaps this too is fate.”
Gamilion did not believe in coincidence.
Everything in the world had cause and effect. If something appeared to be coincidence, it was destiny.
After meeting the Successor today, that belief only grew stronger.
“I believe I can entrust this to you, Successor. Would you be willing to help with this matter?”
“Of course. What should I do?”
“Lord Kasiyar said: Know your enemy and yourself, and you will never be defeated. Gathering intelligence on the enemy is that important. Will you investigate with me?”
Ding—
As Gamilion’s firm voice ended, a cheerful notification rang.
A message appeared.
[Job Chain Quest ‘Abyss Investigation’ has been triggered.]
[Abyss Investigation]
Grade: Main Quest, Job Quest
Description: Recently, the Abyss’s movements have been unusual.
Sensing ominous signs, Gamilion believes investigating this incident may reveal something.
Let’s investigate together with Gamilion by visiting temples that may know about the Abyss.Investigate Brion Temples (0 / 3)
On Success: Linked to chain quest ‘???’
On Failure: Job quest deleted and class revoked
‘Doesn’t look hard.’
A simple investigation quest.
Unlike before, it wasn’t asking him to wipe out nearby monsters or scour the Rock Forest.
Just follow Gamilion and visit temples—done.
‘Probably just setup for the next quest.’
Since he had nothing to do for the next two hours anyway, it was good news for Dohyun.
“Sounds good.”
Clap!
At his ready acceptance, Gamilion clapped again, dispelling the Silence Room, and smiled.
“Then I’ll head left. Please take the opposite side.”
“Understood. See you at the central plaza.”
After leaving the Great Temple, the two nodded and split up.
Gamilion to the left, Dohyun to the right.
To investigate more efficiently, they agreed to regroup at the central fountain.
Step, step.
After walking a few paces—
—Hey, Master. There’s a temple over there. Looks pretty big?
—Liza!
“Yeah, I see it.”
As befitting a city called the Holy Empire, a temple appeared after only a short walk.
Actually, not just one.
With a slight glance, more temple-like buildings could be seen scattered in the distance.
With ten thousand gods, temples were naturally everywhere.
—…Huh? What? Why are you just passing by, Master?
—Liza-liza?
But Dohyun did not head there.
He strode past coolly, as if it didn’t even enter his sight—so purposeful it almost radiated intent.
Jihad looked up at Dohyun in confusion.
—…?
Jihad felt a strange sense of familiarity.
This oddly familiar feeling—he had experienced it several times before.
—No way…
Looking at Dohyun with suspicion, Jihad soon let out a quiet realization.
—Ah… it’s that moment again.
Like someone watching a believer who had just received an irresistible divine revelation.
Jihad nodded with a resigned face.
At the same time, Dohyun stopped and took a deep breath.
Before him was a moderately wide alley—packed with people.
“Mm~ what great energy.”
Dohyun’s lips curled upward in satisfaction.
—Liza?
—Jiji, Eliza. It’s not healthy to see this too often.
As Eliza poked her head out of the robe pocket, Jihad shook his head.
Indeed, as Jihad implied, this place felt more harmful than beneficial.
“KYAAAA! I got Hero gear!!”
“Damn it!! Let go! I’m screwed, I’m gonna die!”
“Who said this spot was lucky? I keep getting commons!”
“Ooooh… silver. It broke the odds.”
An alley where a shirtless man wailed while a woman prayed to the gods.
Some despaired. Some laughed.
The madness and desperation filling the place could hardly be described as healthy.
People were so focused that no one even noticed Dohyun’s arrival.
—Just finish quickly, Master.
“Don’t worry. I’ve got a good feeling this time.”
This was Brion’s second hot spot—Verdik Alley.
Receiving the “good energy,” Dohyun slipped into a corner out of sight and opened his inventory.
Main quest? Important, sure.
‘But even Diamond Mountain comes after a meal—gotta open cards first.’
But just as important… was card pulling.
It wasn’t difficult, and who knew when he’d find another lucky spot if he missed this chance?
[Use Mid-Grade Skill Draw Ticket?]
Dohyun’s eyes gleamed at the softly glowing card pack.
Meanwhile, Jihad’s eyes went cold—but fortunately Dohyun didn’t notice.
[Using Mid-Grade Skill Draw Ticket.]
Flash!
As the pack tore open, a brilliant light burst forth, filling his vision.
Amid the faint brownish glow, two thin silver streaks appeared.
Normally he would choose carefully…
—but you know how it is when pulling gacha.
Sometimes there are days when one option just feels right.
Today was that day.
‘Usually it’s either bust or jackpot.’
But Dohyun had the cheat trait: Eye of Truth.
There would be no bust today.
A Rare grade was guaranteed anyway!
‘This one!’
Without hesitation, Dohyun chose the left.
A message popped up.
[Congratulations.]
[You have obtained the Rare skill ‘Madness’.]
‘Huh?’
Dohyun’s eyes widened.
They filled with unmistakable delight.
Naturally so.
[Madness]
Grade: Rare
Restriction: Berserker-type
Description: A warrior drenched in madness never retreats.
Pain that cannot kill only makes one stronger…Effect: For 90 seconds, HP decreases by 1% per second.
As HP decreases, stats and all speeds increase.
HP will not drop below 1% from this effect.Cooldown: 120 seconds
‘Madness’ was one of Kaiser’s longtime companions and a core burst-damage skill.
Nicknamed the “battle rooster,” it was one of the mascot skills representing Kkukkukdak.
