Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 360

Thanks to Yoo Seo-ah, coordinating our departure from Lilac was a breeze.

Even while honing her skills in the underground arena, she kept a close eye on the guild members’ progress.

It took about a month for everyone to wrap up their tasks and join us.

Yoo Seo-ah’s competence never ceased to impress me.

‘I hear her combat prowess is almost on par with Kang Han-cheol’s.’

I hadn’t witnessed it firsthand, but recently, just as Kang Han-cheol received the Crocodile’s Hide from Agares, she obtained Baal’s Crown.

Her growth rate, fueled by such power, was astounding.

Even with all that on her plate, she still managed to take care of the guild; I couldn’t help but be impressed.

Frankly, I even questioned whether I could have led the Diablo Guild effectively without her.

During the remaining month:

“It’s finished!”

“Doesn’t it look much better now?”

“Yeah! At first, I honestly wondered if everyone was just throwing things together randomly.”

“Right! It has to be at least this good!”

The twin sisters completely revamped Lilac’s architectural style.

They constructed towering buildings centered around the clock tower, which had become a landmark, and generously shared their expertise with Lilac’s architects.

Thanks to them, Lilac’s shadowy back alleys vanished, replaced by proper living conditions.

“Yes, today! Finally, their last match will be held!”

“Waaaaaaah!”

“It’s tied at 10 to 10 right now, isn’t it?”

“Since it’s the final match, today’s outcome will determine who’s superior!”

“Damn it, I can’t take this suspense!”

Kang Han-cheol and Yoo Seo-ah were gearing up for their ultimate showdown.

Their fame had reached its zenith, and players on the cusp of reaching the next shelter, along with promising members from large guilds, came to challenge them, only to be defeated, solidifying their positions.

Now, not only in the underground arena but throughout Lilac, everyone knew their names.

“The Artisan’s fiftieth creation! Rumor has it the Artisan will be taking a break after this weapon, right?”

“Ah, no way!”

“Just one more sword. I’ve been going back and forth between trials just to get this one…”

“This time, it’s a sword! A longsword that anyone can easily wield! As befits a recent work, I can confidently say its performance is top-notch!”

“A sword, you say? Really? One hundred million! One hundred million!”

“One hundred million right off the bat!”

Among players interested in weaponry, the Artisan’s name was spoken with reverence.

It was only natural that Go Chang-seok’s skills improved daily.

During his stay in Lilac, he not only crafted weapons for sale at the auction house but also made weapons for guild members and even refined meteoritic weapons [weapons enhanced with meteorite fragments].

The sheer volume of weapons he created was a testament to his tireless dedication.

“Finally… I’ve finally completed it!”

– The constellation, ‘The One Who Tramples Death,’ believes that although it is a prototype, enough information has been gathered to create even more complete soldiers in the future.

Baek-hyun had finally managed to create the undead that Se-un desired.

An undead infused with a meteorite.

Even though it was just an undead with a finger-sized meteorite embedded within, the power of the meteorite permeated all of its attacks.

Even so, it seemed difficult to exert significant power against Outers [powerful beings from beyond the game world] with just one zombie, but as Gamigin said, this was merely a prototype.

If he could refine it further… No, even if Baek-hyun succeeded in implanting meteorites into the undead he already possessed, it would undoubtedly become a formidable force.

“Su-chang oppa, what’s that?”

“Ah… I found it while wandering around the lake. It seems… useful, so I’m practicing with it.”

In addition, Choi Su-chang discovered a harpoon in Lilac’s only hidden lake and adopted it as his main weapon.

Park Jung-pil, who frequented the black market and underground gambling dens, lined his pockets thanks to the hand techniques he had learned from Valefor.

In the short time remaining, most of the Diablo Guild members achieved remarkable progress.

Of course, Se-un hadn’t been idle either.

[ Fang of the Mad Dragon ]

[ Earth Shatterer ]

[ Double-Edged Axe of the Betrayer ]

…….

Sharp daggers, war hammers weighing hundreds of kilograms, and wickedly gleaming double-edged axes radiating dark energy.

Se-un purchased S-grade or higher weapons of all types at the auction house.

This was made possible by the remaining contribution points from Arcana’s purchase of ‘Leap of the Hero.’

Still, since they were all S-grade or higher, the variety of weapons he could acquire was somewhat limited.

However.

‘This will make choosing Mammon’s treasures easier.’

With this arsenal, he was confident he could utilize the treasures more broadly, which had previously been limited to swords, spears, bows, and staves.

Moreover, there was the ‘Panacea Box’ gifted by Heath Rabbit.

When he placed all the purchased weapons into the Panacea Box and utilized them, he could engage in combat more efficiently than he had imagined.

Of course, it was a completely different style of combat than he was accustomed to, so practice was essential.

“It’s amazing~ I can see your skills improving in just one month.”

“It’s thanks to your help.”

“All I did was point out a few things I noticed~ Honestly, I spent more time playing with Ruin, didn’t I?”

– Grrrr…….

Naturally, Arcana served as his sparring partner.

Yoo Seo-ah and Kang Han-cheol, who usually enjoyed sparring, were too preoccupied with their own rivalry.

As before, thanks to her remarkable insight, he quickly identified his mistakes and refined his skills.

“What about the casino?”

“Of course, I’ve already handed it over~ Do you remember? One of the guards guarding the entrance with gray hair.”

“Ah…….”

I remember.

Not because I had a particularly good memory, but because he had bowed deeply when Se-un last visited the casino, expressing his gratitude for Se-un’s swift action.

In particular, the faint bruise visible on his neck when he bowed made the memory even more vivid.

He seemed to have endured a lot, but he was appointed as the casino’s third owner, leading me to believe he was being rewarded for his hard work.

Still, if it was him, who had suffered abuse at Arcana’s hands, he would now run the casino in a more ethical manner…

“I visited recently, and everyone’s discipline was much stricter than before, you know? They were so strict~ I wonder who they learned from, don’t you think?”

“…….”

It seems he won’t be able to return.

I don’t know the specifics, but it seems he’s projecting the resentment he suffered from her onto his employees now.

A sigh escaped me, but it wasn’t Se-un’s concern, so I lost interest.

Since it’s a casino where money constantly flows, governing through fear might be a more straightforward and effective approach.

“It’s almost time to leave.”

“I was just finishing up. Thanks for your help.”

“You’re welcome~ More than that, I’m eager to leave. Now that we’re about to depart, I realize how dull it was here. If it weren’t for Wolfie, I would have resorted to the back alleys to vent my anger!”

I could imagine the kind of actions she meant by ‘venting her anger,’ so Se-un shook his head.

After washing away the sweat with a refreshing shower, I immediately headed to the front of the house.

There, the guild members, who had matured even further, were preparing for departure.

“Se-un, you’re here?”

“Is everyone here?”

“No, Park Jung-pil isn’t here yet…”

“Hyungnim! I’m here! Wow, it’s been a while, cough!”

“Be on time next time.”

“Yes.”

“Is everyone here now?”

“Yes, everyone has arrived.”

I didn’t bother counting; I trusted her report.

However, Yoo Seo-ah’s gaze towards Arcana, who was clinging tightly to Se-un’s side, was less than friendly.

It had been over a month since she joined.

She seemed to be getting along well with the others, but Yoo Seo-ah and Arcana didn’t seem to be on good terms.

“Everyone has worked hard to improve themselves without resting, even after arriving at the shelter.”

Today, Se-un spoke directly for the first time in a while.

The achievements of the Diablo Guild members in Lilac were surprising, even to Se-un.

From the 51st floor onwards, the difficulty of the trials would increase dramatically, so he could have urged them to refocus and be cautious with their lives, but.

“I believe you will all be able to reach the next shelter without any issues.”

Se-un didn’t do that.

He was confident that the Diablo Guild members could overcome the trials beyond this point.

They had become that strong.

As if understanding Se-un’s thoughts, a faint smile appeared on the faces of all the guild members.

“I think everyone has heard about the next trial.”

Everyone nodded.

From the sixth shelter onwards, many players challenged the trials to accumulate contribution points or enhance their strength, then returned to the shelter to recuperate.

As a result, most of the information about the trials had been revealed.

High-level information was traded for money, but thanks to Park Jung-pil, who had numerous connections, they had acquired almost all the relevant information.

“It seems everyone has prepared well, thanks to the Elder’s efforts.”

“Haha, what else is a blacksmith supposed to do…”

“Kang Han-cheol has also become much stronger.”

“…I’ll catch up soon.”

“Seo-ah, you worked hard to take care of everyone while training.”

Se-un acknowledged the accomplishments of each guild member.

He hadn’t been able to fulfill his duties as a guild master properly because he had been constantly on the move, but he knew that these acknowledgments boosted the guild’s morale.

He felt it was necessary to demonstrate this kind of trust occasionally.

“Park Jung-pil, you too… yes, you worked hard.”

“Keu, I knew you would mention me last! The protagonist always appears last! As the Hyungnim’s right-hand man, I always…”

I considered removing him from the list of compliments because I feared he would develop bad habits, but it seemed too harsh, so I had no choice but to mention him, and he was genuinely pleased about it.

A sigh escaped me, but this wasn’t the time for that, so I ignored him and continued.

“I won’t prolong this any further. As always…”

Se-un looked around.

The people who had trembled with fear at the sight of a wolf during the tutorial were gone, replaced by reliable players.

“Let’s meet again alive.”

With loud shouts echoing from here and there, the Diablo Guild plunged into the next trial.

* * *

– Welcome to the 51st floor trial.

– Theme: Shelter of the Dead

– Twilight has fallen upon the world, and the surroundings are filled with the dead.

– Work together with the surrounding terrain and new companions to survive.

– Survive the onslaught of the dead at least 5 times, or destroy its source.

The 51st floor trial.

As the name ‘Shelter of the Dead’ suggests, this place was a wasteland teeming with the undead.

The sun was half-sunken on the horizon and remained motionless.

Surviving by defending against the undead horde in a graveyard even larger and more expansive than Lilac.

That was the 51st floor trial.

And this was.

Woong-

Also the best stage to utilize the seventh ring, the White Mana Circle, received from the Coral Tower Master.