I Raided the Demon’s Treasury

Chapter 62

Thanks to everyone’s efforts, the Golden Castle quickly regained its original appearance.

Everything that had been destroyed during the siege was perfectly repaired, and thanks to Go Chang-seok, all the equipment repairs were also completed.

In fact, with the materials that had been left in the Golden Castle and the equipment given by Se-woon, they were able to set up much stronger equipment than before.

And this was true for Se-woon’s equipment as well.

[ Gray Wolf Cloak ]

Category: Cloak

Rank: C-

Description: The hide of the Gray Wolf that ruled over Brown Wolves in the Wolf Forest. Enhanced by a skilled artisan to possess superior performance compared to before.

Abilities:

1. Aura of Dominance – Grants charisma to allies and instills fear in enemies as a leader.

2. Blessing of the Wind – Increases movement speed by 15%.

3. Subtle Golden Glow – Increases physical and magical defense by an additional 10%.

[ Red Wolf Armor ]

Category: Armor

Rank: C+

Description: A reinforced armor made from the hide of a Red Wolf and embedded with hazel stone from the Monkey’s Rocky Mountain. Enhanced by a skilled artisan to possess superior performance compared to before.

Abilities:

1. Red Wolf’s Fangs – Increases attack power by 15%.
2. Wolf’s Threat – Instills fear in monsters weaker or equal to the wearer.

3. Essence of the Rocyk Mountain – Significantly boosts defense and durability.

“How do you like it? Satisfied?”

“Yes, very much so.”

“Haha, that’s good to hear. I found some usable materials in the storage, so I tried enhancing the equipment. The repairs are done, so there shouldn’t be any issues using them for a while.”

“Thank you.”

Se-woon smiled, pleased with how the equipment felt.

The cloak, originally D-rank, was now C- rank. The armor, which had been C-, was upranked to C+ rank.

The two-tier increase in rank not only boosted basic defense but also enhanced the abilities.

Having handed over the golden armor to Kang Hancheol with some reluctance, Se-woon was quite satisfied with his current situation.

“Is your weapon okay? It looked like your dagger was damaged.”

“Sorry about that. It happened while dealing with the castle lord.”

“Haha, it’s alright. It was the first piece I made without proper tools, so it’s inevitable. I’m more grateful that you used it fittingly till the end.”

Although Se-woon wanted to enhance other weapons, unfortunately, Go Chang-seok could only improve the equipment he had made himself.

The weapons Se-woon obtained from monsters or stripped off the castle lord were beyond enhancement for now.

‘Well, what I have should suffice for now.’

Most of Se-woon’s current weapons were C-rank or higher. Moreover, Mamon mentioned that the duplication process was almost done, so he would soon get Durandal back.

“Jung-pil.”

“Yes, Hyung!”

Swoosh!

Upon hearing his name, Park Jung-pil came running with exaggerated movements.

While everyone else was busy working, what could he have been doing to appear so quickly like this?

While it was convenient not having to search for him, it was bothersome to see Park Jung-pil slacking off all the time.

“Let me borrow the skeleton.”

“Jeokrang? Oh, it’s yours anyway, Hyung! Of course, you can use it! Jeokrang!”

Swoosh!

They say pets resemble their owners.

Like how Park Jung-pil came running when Se-woon called, Jeokrang appeared swiftly.

Thanks to the influence of the ‘Red Hare’s Mane’ used by Se-woon, the skeleton’s hue remained a vivid red.

With modifications from Baek Hyun, its overall appearance now looked more delicate and sharper than before.

Initially, Se-woon feared Jeokrang wouldn’t withstand the power of the ‘Red Hare’s Mane’ and would break down soon.

But thanks to Baek Hyun’s enhancements, the instability completely vanished, and it now held much stronger power than before.

“Actually, I’ve really improved my driving skills lately! Just say the word, and I’ll take you anywhere comfortably!”

Park Jung-pil said this while naturally climbing onto Jeokrang. However, Se-woon had no intention of quietly sitting behind him.

“Get off.”

“…Pardon?”

“I said, get off. I’m driving.”

“Hy-Hyung! Please trust me this once! I promise I’ll give you such a smooth ride, you’ll never feel a bump!”

“Jeokrang. Throw him off.”

Thud!

“Ugh!”

Despite delegating care to Park Jung-pil, Jeokrang’s true master was Se-woon. Naturally, the Jeokrang obeyed Se-woon’s command, shaking its body and tossing Park Jung-pil off.

Se-woon had no intention of explaining the destination to Park Jung-pil or guiding him along the way.

Se-woon climbed onto the comfortable leather saddle and gently patted Jeokrang’s skull.

“Let’s go.”

“Jeokrangg! Hyungg!”

Ignoring any sentiment from before, Jeokrang swiftly moved its four legs, leaving Park Jung-pil behind.

* * *

“Our Jeokrang has gotten a lot faster, hasn’t it? It reminds me of my old steed, the Porsche Booster TMG I used to ride…,”

Park Jung-pil’s voice continued incessantly from behind.

Given the rather rapid pace they were moving at, it would be hard for an average person to keep their eyes open, let alone talk nonstop.

Being able to chatter away in such conditions was a talent in itself, perhaps.

‘I wanted to come alone if possible…’

Se-woon reminisced about the time when he first rode Jeokrang out of the castle.

Despite Jeokrang’s incredible speed,

‘Hyuuung! Please take me along! I promise I won’t be a bother, please!’

Park Jung-pil had managed to keep up, matching the speed.

Realizing he wouldn’t stop until allowed, Se-woon had grudgingly let him ride along on the back.

This was the situation now.

“Wow, we’re already seeing a lot of captured castles! When I scouted earlier, this place was full of monsters.”

As they rode, various distinct castles came into view on both sides.

Just as Park Jung-pil mentioned, many castles bore flags indicating they had been captured by players.

Aside from that, there were places where a siege was actively taking place, with the clanging of steel ringing out, and clans setting up temporary bases and holding strategic meetings.

“And those castles—weren’t they places you visited, Hyung? When I scouted earlier, I noticed they were some of the first to be captured!”

The castle that Park Jung-pil pointed at was familiar to Se-woon as well.

‘The Towering Watchtower.’

It was one of the first places Se-woon infiltrated, emptied the warehouse, and stole the castle lord’s weapon. The bow was currently nestled in his subspace poucht, waiting for him.

‘Figures.’

A castle left devoid of warehouse goods and the lord’s weapons would naturally be at a disadvantage in a siege.

Players who challenged that place would likely find it surprisingly easy to capture, thinking, ‘That was easier than expected.’

However,

‘There would be nothing to gain but merit points.’

Just because a castle was captured didn’t mean the warehouse would refill itself.

The players would look dumbfounded as they found the empty warehouse upon capturing the castle.

Even after defeating the castle lord, they likely didn’t acquire any worthwhile complete items.

It’s a bit unfortunate for them, but thanks to Se-woon, they at least found capturing the castle easier, which wasn’t entirely bad for them.

—At least, in Se-woon’s view.

“But Hyung, where exactly are we going?”

“And you followed me without knowing that?”

“Because I’m your right-hand man, aren’t I, Hyung! This Park Jung-pil will follow you wherever you go!”

“Even if it’s a dungeon full of monsters?”

“…Is that where we’re headed? Haha, Hyung, you can drop me off here. I can make it back on my own. I wouldn’t want to be a hindrance to you…”

“No need, we’re almost there.”

“Isn’t this the cliff we crossed earlier?”

“That’s right.”

The cliff that divided the third and fourth chapters of the tutorial.

Since all surviving players from the third chapter had crossed over, the bridge that had once appeared was now gone.

But it wasn’t just the bridge that had disappeared.

“But, uh, where did everything go?”

Park Jung-pil asked with a vacant look.

Normally, Se-woon would sigh at such a pathetic reaction, but even he couldn’t help but be surprised this time.

It was Se-woon’s first time visiting the cliff since the fourth chapter began.

‘I had a hunch, but it turns out to be true.’

What lay across the cliff wasn’t the wide plains Se-woon’s clan had traversed.

Splash—

A vast ocean.

A vast ocean stretched out to the horizon, waves pleasantly lapping at the shore. Droplets from the crashing waves sparkled like jewels in the sunlight.

It felt as if all the previous sections of the tutorial had been a lie.

‘As expected, I wasn’t mistaken.’

The monsters in the fifth chapter of the tutorial, which involved defending the castle, were primarily aquatic.

Sea Lizardmen, Nagas, Sea Serpents, and Giant Turtles, among others.

The monsters had all emerged in droves, climbing up from this very cliffside.

Having come to verify the knowledge he obtained from various books before his regression…

Indeed, Se-woon’s guess was correct.

This was the source of the many monsters.

“Wow, how long has it been since we saw the sea! Can’t we catch some fish before we head back? Seeing the ocean makes me crave a nice, spicy fish stew!”

“That might be difficult.”

“Just leave it to me! I may not look it, but I was known as the harpoon of Daesandong back in the day!”

As Park Jung-pil began to dismount from Jeokrang and started removing his shirt, Se-woon let out a small sigh and extended his hand.

It would be quicker to show him than to explain.

– Opened the Treasury of Greed.

[ Lightning Spear ]

– An offensive spell from the Purple Tower. It creates a spear of lightning that pierces through enemies. While it has a low hit rate, it is advantageous due to its long range and fast speed.

Crackle!

“Hy-Hyung!”

Zap!

A long lightning spear materialized at Se-woon’s fingertips, shooting towards the sea.

Though the distance was quite far, the spear, formed from highly concentrated mana, punctured the rolling waves flawlessly.

– According to the mysteries of the Black Tower, the power of ‘Lightning Spear’ is enhanced.

Snap!

The dark purple lightning spread across the waves.

Just as Park Jung-pil thought some fish might float to the surface and began to wade in,

“Grrrrroar-!”

Unable to withstand the shocking impact, a monster burst out of the water’s surface.

It was a Sea Serpent.

Known as one of the representative aquatic monsters, this sea creature was massive.

Though its body resembled that of a snake, its angular head looked closer to a dragon.

The part that emerged above the water alone measured well over 4 meters. Considering the part submerged below, estimating its full size was difficult.

“Eek!”

Seeing this, Park Jung-pil fell backward. Had he been a moment slower, he would have ended up diving straight into the sea dragon’s maw.

‘So, the monsters didn’t just appear out of thin air.’

Se-woon was now certain.

The monsters from the fifth chapter emerged from this sea, climbing up the cliffs.

This further confirmed the likelihood that the information he had read before the regression, about the location of the Demon God, was true.

“Leviathan…”

– The Constellation, ‘Bowed Raven,’ gazes deep into the sea.

One of the Seven Demon Gods ruling the Demon Realm.

The Demon God of Envy, Leviathan, was likely to be found here.