Adam sighed and stood up, "Take me to him," he said.
He had acquired some wounds, on his forehead, calf, and lower abdomen. The first was caused by a rock thrown by Greg, while the others he got when the ship "The Hanged Man" sank.Navigated by Bryan, Adam descended the stairs to the lower cabin.There, Lucas sat hugging his knees, burying his face in them.As Adam arrived in front of him, he lifted his head and looked at Adam with a strange gaze."Damn! Just seeing your face makes me want to punch you... Too bad, I'm smart enough to know that you're all fake. Heh," he grinned madly.At that, Adam chuckled coldly, "Stay like that, you're perfect bait for the Beast, it could save time and energy when the Beast attacks the ship..."Adam had no way to deal with Lucas's current mental issues. However, he at least wanted to try to convince him that this is the real world.Lucas's dense thoughts about believing that tTherefore, he immediately made a decision, "Gorgon Island will be our sailing destination.""Yes, sir," Bryan nodded respectfully.He then went out to relay the order to Topper, who was controlling the helm, and provide information to the rest of the crew about the destination.At times like this, Adam redirected all forms of system conversation into his characteristic monotone voice.All interactions with the system were packaged in the form of conversations....Another night arrived, and the sky was covered by dark clouds. Heavy rain battered the ship "The Hanged Man," accompanied by staggering waves reaching five meters high.Topper, who was holding the helm, although unaffected by the extreme movement of the ship, still found it difficult to maintain the ship's stability.Jack and Rick worked together to handle the sails, ready to adjust them as needed, either to unfurl or furl them back.Adam, still un
Adam stepped out of the cabin, walking on the deck with careful consideration. Bryan didn't dare to follow him. Both he and the other crew members could only watch as he approached the Moon Crawler, which clearly emitted a dangerous aura."The player is the embodiment of the card itself... Although there are exceptions with The Hanged Man card, it doesn't make me immune to the card's characteristics," he had gathered much information throughout the game.At this moment, he could only hope that one of The Hanged Man's Characteristics truly became a part of him, "Equivalent Exchange..."Adam knew after meeting the Ghost Rider that S-level Beasts consumed other beast cores to strengthen themselves. "I don't know what happened to it, but I'm sure it's in a less than optimal condition, most likely injured," Adam concluded from the Moon Crawler's appearance.The characteristic of "The Hanged Man" is sacrifice, equivalent exchange, and imbalance. Adam co
On the tenth day,The stars twinkled in the sky, and the crescent moon had changed its position. The sea was not too rough, and the ship sailed as it should.According to Bryan's words, the ship would arrive at "Gorgon" Island in a few hours. With that, he soon spotted a silhouette of the island. It was almost similar to the "Underworld" island, not very extensive but with higher terrain.Time passed, and the ship finally arrived at an island surrounded by steep and tall cliffs.The height of the land was about twenty meters above sea level. Waves continued to crash against the rocks with a strong and distinctive sound.Adam wore a brown leather coat, a grayish-white shirt, and a cowboy hat. Twirled around the base of his hat was a faded green ribbon dancing in the wind.Adam prepared his arrows and other equipment."Find a place to anchor." He ordered Topper, who expertly navigated the ship. With the help of Rick and Ja
At that moment, one by one, they crouched down and pulled the bowstring with all their might, making the small arrows reach maximum tension.Adam frowned and then realized something important. This was a trap!These hunched figures were luring him to the edge of the cliff, intending to attack and corner him!"Shit!"Adam instinctively took a breath and summoned Gallows, which he could now use again. He lifted it and made it a suitable shield.Arrows were released simultaneously, accompanied by strange and eerie screams from each crawling person. "Winghhhh!!"Adam's ears rang.Lucas beside him didn't have enough protection and willingly threw himself into the abyss.Influenced by the pull of the rope he held, Adam lost his balance and immediately slipped on the rocks, the spikes cutting his calf before finally falling into the steep abyss filled with darkness."...Why did it turn out like this?" He natur
Clarice sighed, "Why don't you try following the path indicated by the system?" As if challenging Adam to do it.Adam understood her meaning, "Is there any obstacle that makes it impossible to get out? Something like traps? Puzzles? Or beasts?" His mind tried to conclude."What's the problem?" Adam wanted detailed information.Clarice didn't plan to hide the facts and willingly gave an overview, "At the end of the path, there's a giant door, I can open it, though it requires great strength. And that's when the creature comes and attacks... It's a miracle I survived.""A creature?"Clarice reaffirmed, "It's an A-level Beast guarding this gorge."Adam's memory spun, recalling information in his mind. His imagination worked, and the appearance of the Gigantic Boar that devoured humans appeared in his head, then changed to the sea creature with large, sharp fins that almost sank his ship. It was clear that an A-level Beast was still
The bottom of the gorge has a vastness that's difficult to describe. Many areas branch off, making it feel expansive. Without a Minimap, they would easily get lost.As Adam walked at the forefront, the rock wall beside him suddenly heated up and gradually melted.Seeing this anomaly, Adam immediately stepped back, followed by Clarice, who did the same.Looking at the Minimap, there were no points indicating it wasn't a B-level Beast or below.Adam pulled the rope binding Lucas and hid behind a sharp rock, turning to a different path.On the melting wall, lava poured, and a lizard the size of a mature horse appeared. Its skin was burned by orange fire, and the surrounding area gradually melted. The creature had a head that bloomed like a corpse flower, spraying hot lava from its mouth.[Earth Penetrator—A]Adam frowned while holding back his voice.The creature didn't notice Adam, Clarice, or Lucas."Alt
Adam followed from behind, his Gallows long turned to ashes. The red flame moved slowly, illuminating the square-shaped room. Clarice prioritized a path close to the wall, as that's where she found the right path during her first attempt to find a way out. The problem was, she wasn't sure where exactly. Even the markers on the minimap stopped before this room. Adam followed Clarice from behind along with Lucas, still bound by the rope. After walking for almost five minutes, Clarice suddenly stopped. "Wait," she said, raising her index finger while focusing her hearing. Adam wanted to ask "What's wrong?" but immediately refrained from doing so, he followed Clarice and focused on listening. Vaguely, they heard the sound of paper rubbing against each other. Rubbing! "What's that?" Adam thought about the possible causes o
On the other side, Clarice had completed all her preparations, with the red flag bearing the golden crown emblem standing in the middle of the area. She raised her sword into the air, and a fireball the size of a palm flew towards her, merging with the sword, turning it into a flaming sword. Adam furrowed his brow, once again comparing his cards to Clarice's. "How many skills does she have!?" Adam quickly counted his own skills and found that he only had six, and some of them weren't very useful at the moment. With the flaming sword in hand, Clarice sliced through the air, causing the mist to dissipate not too far away. Vaguely, it revealed a figure on the other side. A creature twice the size of a normal gorilla, with elongated arms covered in brown fur. Its eyes looked like a musical note symbol. With sharp teeth and flowing saliva. [Gorilla Orchestra—A] Recalling the informati