Dungeon Hunter
Chapter 43's

Witch Tower

A gigantic nine-story circular tower towered into the sky.

The Altein Mage Tower.

Otherwise known as the Mage's Crib, where witches gather, learn, and practice.

He passed the bronze statues of Kunta and Rashia, considered the greatest magicians in history, and entered the magic tower.

All sorts of magical devices, materials, and magic books were sold on the first floor.

It felt as if he had come to the supermarket.

The six-story display table showcases all kinds of magical objects, which are neatly arranged.

'That's lucky.'

Since he had his own grimoire for sale, he checked the market prices of other grimoires.

Grimoires that teach fire or lightning magic tend to be more expensive, while water, wind, earth, etc.

But they didn't sell the grimoire that taught North Wind and Cold Snow, and Sharp Storm. Therefore, he could not get a definite price for the grimoire.

Kang Oh is headed for the help desk.

There, a cute female magician wearing a light purple robe was dealing with a customer.

"I happened to come across a grimoire; is there a way to figure out its market price?" Kang Oh asked.

"Yes. We are also willing to make consignment sales. Of course, we took a commission of 8% of the sale," the female magician smiled and said.

Kang Oh took out of his inventory.

"Please rate this."

"Please wait a minute."

As the female mage examined the grimoire, her eyes shone in astonishment.

"It... Where did you find this?"

"I didn't get it illegally."

He had just picked it up; after all, it had no owner anymore.

"Ah, that's not what I meant... Do you know anything about the man who wrote this?" ask the witch.

"Bercy?"

"You know!"

"Not really."

He felt as if this would cause trouble, so he pretended not to know.

"You lied. You know!"

"I really don't."

"If there's anything you know about the North Wind, Ms. Bercy, then you have to tell our professor!" the witch begged.

'Professor?'

Kata, 'professor', interests him. Inside the Witch Tower, a witch who was quite worthy of the title of professor meant that their abilities were the best.

"Ahems. What's your professional relationship with Bercy?" Kang Oh asked.

If they had bad blood between them, then he should not have told them about Bercy.

"I heard they were friends who went on adventures together."

'Friends, yes...'

If that's the case, then he's entitled to know about Bercy's death.

"May I meet the professor? There's something I want to tell them about Ms. Bercy," said Kang Oh.

"I understand. Please follow me."

The sorceress asks another witch nearby to take over the help desk and take Kang Oh away.

Kang Oh and the witch ride the magical automatic elevator and climb to the 8th floor.

That's where the professors' offices are located, a place where only professors are allowed to gather and learn magic.

There were guards there, but due to the presence of the female magician, they could pass by without any problems.

"Here."

He saw a red door decorated with silver. There was a sign attached to it that read 'Gospel'.

Tap, tap.

The witch knocked.

"Professor, it's me, Rico. Can I come in?"

The witch's name was Rico.

"Lake in."

A voice came from within.

Rico opened the door and gestured for Kang Oh to enter.

Kang Oh entered the professor's office and looked around.

It was a giant study. There were many books stacked on the bookshelves.

There was a gigantic table in the middle of the room, and there were all sorts of magic tools, materials, and thick books scattered all over it.

Lastly, there was a tall, skinny, gray-haired old man wearing glasses. He's like a stick.

"You should be at work right now. Why are you coming?" the old man asked.

Even as he spoke, he continued to stare at Kang Oh.

"This is the Gospel Professor."

Rico politely pointed towards the old man.

"It... Come to think of it, I never knew your name. What's yourname?" Rico pointed towards Kang Oh and asked.

"Kang Oh."

"Ah, so your name is Kang Oh. Professor, this guy says he knows what happened to Ms. Bercy."

"What?"

The expression of the once chatty Gospel changed instantly.

"Do you really know what happened to Bercy?" The gospel asked with a passionate look.

"I'm ready."

"She ... Where is she?"

His voice vibrates.

Their relationship is not normal.

"long story. Do you want to sit and listen?"

Kang Oh pointed towards the cushioned sofa on the other side of the professor's office.

"Hoo, please sit down."

The gospel slowly stood up and headed to the sofa.

* * *

Kang Oh delivers the story of Bercy and Baramut to the Gospel.

He told her where he was hiding, how he spent the rest of his life, as well as how he died as well.

The expression of the Gospel changes over time.

Sometimes, it was a face of longing or sadness, but she also felt relieved and thanked Kang Oh for having buried Baramut and Bercy together.

"Can you show me the grimoire Bercy wrote?"

Kang Oh took out Bercy's grimoire from his inventory and passed it to Gospel.

The gospel carefully took the book, as if it were holding a child, and caressed it. After that, he looked through it.

Tears began to flow from his eyes.

"That's his handwriting."

The Gospel touches the letters with its fingertips.

"He was my first and last love" Gospel said.

Kang Oh did not ask, but the gospel was too deep in yearning, so it just came out.

"Ehem."

Kang Oh did not watch melodrama or romantic movies, so he coughed uncomfortably.

Even so, the Gospels began to talk about Bercy.

About how when they were young, they were adventuring together and that she was in love with him, and how he let her go without confessing his feelings.

From then on, Gospel, who was ashamed of herself, focused on magic, and even severed all contact with Bercy.

So, the Gospel has lived all this time without knowing whether he lived or died.

In the end, he ended up blaming himself.

"Professor..."

Rico who listened to the Gospel story from beside them wiped his own tears.

“If that's the case, then.. I'm sure you should take this memento of hers,” Kang Oh said without hesitation.

"Are you sure?" Gospel asked, her face becoming a little brighter.

“Oh, correct. I also have this.”

Kang Oh took out Bercy's wand from his inventory.

"Lullaby Gentle Wind!"

The gospel recognized him immediately. He very carefully lifted the stick and stared at it for some time.

"Thank you."

The gospel bowed its head.

"Not mean."

Kang Oh gave her a friendly smile.

If Eder was beside him, then he would probably flinch. Because he realizes that Kang Oh has ulterior motives.

“I didn't think you two would bury Bercy and give me his memories. I'd like to reply to you somehow.

"You don't have to do that."

Kang Oh waved his hand, but his lips curved slightly upwards.

As expected!

There is no way someone as pure as the Gospel would take Bercy's mementos for free.

What will he reward her with?

“No, I know. Please take this.”

The Gospel pulls the ring from his finger and puts it on the table.

It was as if two vines were wrapped around each other, gold and silver intertwined in the ring.

"Professor!" Rico shouted in surprise.

After all, the ring was an extremely precious treasure.

Kang Oh's eyes sparkled.

Based on his reaction, the ring must have been amazing.

Unfortunately, he tried to damage things.

"That's too much. Please pay him double the value of those two items. ”

Kang Oh glanced at Rico.

'You are blocking my way!'

Then, she said angrily, "Are you suggesting that I sell Ms.'s mementos. Bercy?"

For a moment, Rico was confused and his ears turned red.

"No, that's not what I said ..."

He quickly waved his hand, but it was too late.

“Silent, Rico,” says Gospel firmly.

Even mentioning the idea of buying Bercy's mementos with money has made him frown.

"Yes, Professor," said Rico, disappointed, and lowered his head.

'Yes, we got rid of it!'

"I'm sorry for my students' behavior."

The gospel bowed its head.

"It's okay."

Kang Oh acted generously.

“Now that I think about it, you gave me two of his mementos, so I have to give you two things in return.”

The gospel took off the necklace around his neck and placed it on the table.

It was a necklace with flame-shaped ornaments.

“This is the necklace I made when I missed Bercy. Please accept both that and the ring. If not, then I will feel uncomfortable.”

"If it's really okay with you, then ..."

So he said, but he could not take his eyes off the ring and necklace that the professor had worn.

“Haa,” sigh Rico from beside them.

He thought the reward was too much, but he wasn't stupid enough to express his opinion right now. After all, it would only make the Gospel angry at him.

“I suspect that resisting would be impolite at this point, so I will accept it with gratitude.”

Kang Oh was polite, but he quickly swiped the ring and necklace.

He wondered what exactly it was.

His joy and curiosity killed him; so much so that he had trouble maintaining his venerable facade, as his lips continued to twitch.

After that, he talked about some other things with the Gospel and then said goodbye.

"Then, excuse me."

"Heart of heart."

"Yes, you too."

“Rico, you can also go.”

"Yes, Professor."

Gospel carefully caressed Bercy's staff and grimoire, and closed his eyes.

He must have remembered his memory of Bercy.

Kang Oh did not bother him and left the professor's office.

* * *

"Hmm, let's see what we have here."

Kang Oh checked the items he received from the Gospels.

[Cunta Gold Talent Ring]

A ring worn by the legendary Great Witch, Kunta, from a young age.

Kunta is not only an expert in magic, but also in martial arts. This ring contained the baseless talent of Kunta himself.

+ Kunta Talent 1: When you use a skill or spell, there is a fixed possibility that a spontaneous search will appear. If you complete a spontaneous quest, you will receive a large amount of magic skills or abilities.

+ Kunta's Talent 2: Reduce the cooldown of each skill and spell by half.

Rank: SS

Ability: None

Minimum Requirement: None

Kang Oh's eyes widened.

'Ss Rank!'

He got an SS-ranked ring.

It did not increase his stats, such as defense or attack, but it was definitely an incredible ring.

After all, proficiency was the hardest thing to improve in Arth!

As an added bonus, it would create a spontaneous quest for him that would radically improve his abilities!

Not only that, it would reduce the cooldown of all his spells and skills by half!

Lastly, there is no minimum requirement to complete it.

'I wonder how much I can get to sell this. It may be beyond my imagination. Not that I have any intention of selling it now.'

Using it was wiser than selling it at this moment.

Kang Oh immediately completes the ring and stretches his finger so he can see it more clearly.

"God."

His face was filled with joy.

It felt like all the energy in the universe had come to him. Things have gone very well for him so far!

Plus!

"There's one more."

Kang Oh took out the flame-shaped necklace he got from the Gospel.

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