I Raided the Demon’s Treasury

Chapter 52

“Se-woon!”

“Hyuuunng!”

As soon as they returned to the base, Yoo Seo-ah and Park Jung-pil fervently welcomed him.

Lightly pushing aside Park Jung-pil, who was rushing at him, Se-woon inquired about the situation at the base.

“Nothing major happened. Even though a few clans attacked after you left, our base was so well fortified that not a single fence was broken.”

“And don’t forget the great efforts of your right-hand man, Park Jung-pil!”

“Blood Wolf Oppa!”

“You should have seen how well the catapults we built performed!”

Well, the back was blocked by a cliff certified by the system, and the front was secured by the fortress built by the twin sisters.

Even if Starving Ogres had appeared, they wouldn’t easily breach the fortress.

“By the way, how did it go, Se-woon? The Leader of the Ogres, I mean.”

Yoo Seo-ah held out a ticket.

It seemed that the same message Se-won saw appeared to the clan members, stating that the entire clan would receive a tutorial pass.

“It’s just as it says. I ended up defeating the leader, and thanks to that, we’re guaranteed to pass this tutorial.”

“Did you plan this too? It’s impossible to predict what you’re thinking, Se-woon.”

“You really are amazing, Hyung! I, Park Jung-pil, will serve you for life!”

Se-woon gave a sheepish smile at Yoo Seo-ah’s words.

Normally, he would have responded with silent affirmation, but even Se-woon hadn’t anticipated encountering the Ogre leader or the tutorial pass.

“Since we don’t know when players might attack again, let’s rest up and move on to the next tutorial when we can.”

“Yes! Ah, what about Han-cheol…?”

“I’m fine.”

“Fine my foot. Go get treated immediately. There’s a limit to what my magic and potions can heal.”

“…Alright.”

If Lee Ha-neul, who had contracted with Marbas, handled it, he would certainly be able to treat Kang Han-cheol more thoroughly than Se-woon’s first aid.

Although they were leaving the base they had built without utilizing it for even a few days, not a single person complained.

Everyone knew well what needed to be done to survive here.

‘The fourth tutorial, huh…’

Se-woon reviewed his plans once more as he looked up at the cliff.

* * *

“Team Leader, will this be alright? A tutorial pass, such a thing has never…”

A gaunt administrator standing before Tuning, the Supervisor of the tutorial, was sweating profusely.

It was because of Tuning’s recent unprecedented decision to issue a tutorial pass as a reward.

In truth, the reward for defeating ‘Krak Katlak, the leader of the Ogres’ was already substantial.

There was no necessity to add any further rewards, but Tuning, with a determined look in his eyes, suddenly decided on such an additional reward.

Naturally, the employees below him were put in a difficult position.

However, there was no sign of regret on Tuning’s face.

“Hey, is your brain not working?”

“Pardon?”

“I told you, this tutorial has a lot of promising players.”

“Of course I know that. But what does that have to do with this?”

“This guy not only defeated the Starving Ogres but also Krak Katlak. What would you do next if you were him?”

“Well, naturally… Ah!”

The man’s eyes widened as he realized something. He finally understood Tuning’s unprecedented decision to issue the tutorial pass.

“He’ll go hunting other players!”

“Exactly. If he goes on a rampage and kills a few promising players…”

“The gods’ complaints would be overwhelming.”

The Tower’s management office is an entirely separate entity from the Tower, but due to its characteristics, it cannot escape the influence of the Constellations.

Thus far, they had maintained a good relationship by understanding each other slightly and coexisting, but if complaints from the gods poured in just because of the tutorial management office?

Surely, even the higher-ups wouldn’t stand idly by.

At the very least, there would be a suspension of qualifications. At worst, the qualifications could be revoked entirely.

“Moreover, there’s no harm in arriving at the next stage early.”

“The subject of the fourth chapter of the tutorial is definitely…”

“Siege Warfare.”

“Exactly. Siege warfare is just the preparation stage for defense anyway, so it won’t have a significant impact if they take the fortress early.”

“That’s right.”

“Oh, as expected of you, Team Leader!”

“Learn from this.”

“Yes, Team Leader!”

As his subordinate continued to flatter him, Tuning’s shoulders visibly lifted.

Removing such a risk factor perfectly by merely handing out an empty gift—it was a decision befitting his role as a team leader.

However, none of them could know.

The ‘plan’ Se-woon had prepared based on his memories from before his regression.

* * *

“Wow, this is amazing!”

“It really shrunk!”

– The Constellation, ‘Black Bird,’ raises its beak, saying this is easier than pecking at worms.

– The Constellation, ‘Giant Bird,’ flaps its wings, offering to restore everything to its original state if desired.

Temporary facilities and catapults installed at the base, crafted by the twin sisters, had all shrunk to the size of mere toys.

Judging by the messages from the two Constellations, it seemed to be part of their powers.

Indeed, both possessed considerable powers related to construction and fortification, so having such abilities was no surprise.

Thanks to this, the spot where the base had been now showed no signs of any structures except for the scorched and pitted marks of battle.

However,

“Oh? This one doesn’t shrink?”

“What’s the point if only the wagon stays large!”

– The Constellation, ‘Black Bird,’ turns away from its contractor, stating that it can only shrink manufactured items.

– The Constellation, ‘Giant Bird,’ quietly folds its wings, indicating there’s nothing it can do about it.

They still had to pull the wagon. Although the wagon itself could be shrunk, the cargo loaded on it could not.

Nonetheless, this made their activities much more convenient, especially since…

‘The catapults will be useful in the next chapter as well.’

The theme of the fourth chapter of the tutorial was ‘Siege Warfare.’

Catapults were siege engines designed specifically for such warfare, making them quite effective for breaking down walls or launching attacks against personnel.

“Are the preparations complete?”

“Yes, but how do you plan to get over this cliff?”

“Well, this will solve it.”

Se-woon pulled out the tutorial pass.

Though there were no specific instructions on its use, Se-woon was well aware of how such items worked.

Siiick-

“Se-woon, what are you…”

Siiick!

As Se-woon tore the ticket, the tickets held by the clan members also tore simultaneously as if they were one.

The two pieces of the ticket emitted a blue light and disappeared, with the remnants of the light gathering to form a system message.

[ Tutorial Chapter Three – Collision ]

– Successfully completed the task.

– All participants who survived the collision are awarded 10,000 points.

– Congratulations! You have successfully completed the third chapter of the tutorial!

– By meeting a hidden condition and passing the tutorial early, 5,000 additional points are awarded to all participants!

– ‘Tutorial Chapter Four – Assault’ begins.

As expected, the third chapter of the tutorial ended, and the fourth chapter began.

Simultaneously, something strange occurred at the cliff behind the base.

Rumble, rumble!

“What is this…?”

Sheer cliffs and sharp winds whipping around sent large and small rocks flying, which then began to float and connect to each other.

The rocks formed an arch, extending long and eventually stopping as they grasped the opposite cliff.

Despite being formed by rocks, the surface was remarkably smooth, as if it had been a bridge laid there from the very start.

Intriguingly, the sharp winds that had been swirling around the cliff avoided the area near the bridge.

– To proceed with the fourth chapter of the tutorial, move to the other side of the cliff.

“Let’s go.”

“Ah, yes! Is everyone ready?”

“Hyung, let’s go together!”

While everyone was still startled by the sudden occurrence, Se-woon was the only one who gathered himself, taking the lead and stepping onto the bridge.

Glancing to the side, it felt like the bottomless abyss beneath was pulling at his body.

Thankfully, the wind wasn’t blowing. A single misstep could render all their efforts futile, costing them their lives.

“Everyone, be careful! Those near the wagon, hold onto it. The rest, hold hands and move together!”

The people hesitated to start moving, aware of the danger, but under Yoo Seo-ah’s instructions, the wagon began to move, and so did the people, albeit slowly.

“Hyung, when do you think this tutorial will end?”

“I don’t know.”

“Ah, I just want a break! If I’d known I’d have to give up drinking and smoking, I would’ve spent my money enjoying all the fun I could!”

Se-woon knew. The tutorial consisted of five chapters, and they were nearing the entrance to the Tower.

However, explaining this to Park Jung-pil unilaterally wasn’t an option.

There was no reason to hide the fact that he had regressed, but he didn’t plan on adding unnecessary anxiety by revealing it to everyone.

Just as Se-woon’s ears started ringing from Park Jung-pil’s nonstop chatter,

“Fuyoo-!”

With a sharp cry, a group of monsters appeared.

“Damn, just when I thought they were giving us an easy time this round!”

“Everyone, stop and gather around the wagon….”

“Seo-ah! The path is too narrow to form a proper formation!”

“Then move to the outskirts of the bridge! Falling off is more dangerous than getting injured by an attack!”

“Understood!”

Yoo Seo-ah proficiently led the people.

Whether it was her natural talent or the leadership abilities gained from her contract with Baal, her command skills were improving day by day.

Even with the variable of the narrow terrain, she adjusted her instructions without any hesitation.

Meanwhile, Se-woon closely observed the monsters approaching the bridge, cutting through the sharp wind.

‘Blade Wind Falcons.’

Their wings spanned over 2 meters, and each feather looked as sharp as a blade.

Even a slight graze from those feathers during a swift glide could easily sever a limb.

Not to mention, just the act of flapping their wings from a distance posed a significant threat.

Given the narrow bridge, even a slight push from their wind could send someone plummeting into the bottomless abyss below.

Such troublesome opponents were not something Se-woon wanted to deal with.

– Opened the Treasury of Greed.

[ Rain Shower ]

– A magic of the Water Flow School of the Blue Tower, causing a downpour around the caster.

Shooosh-!

As a blue light shimmered from Se-woon’s hand, rain started pouring from the clear sky.

Rain Shower.

A spell that, quite literally, causes a localized shower.

Not being an attack magic, it’s rarely used on its own and is typically combined with other magic for practical applications.

Why did Se-woon specifically use such magic here?

Well,

“Phwee, phweeeik-”

Rain happened to be these monsters’ weakness.

Proving this, the Blade Wind Falcons, their wings soaked, began to wobble and plummet below.”