“We were in this place two hours be

“We were in this place two hours before…”

They were confident that they only needed 3-4 days to find Weed. They should have met Weed already. A bunch of battles have made them nervous and they had to fight hard against big monsters like fire giants. They were also hunting, wiping out large groups of monsters; Hermes guild was advancing.

Five days after entering the Inferno dungeon, they found the magic circle and a number of stats went up.

“You feel refreshed after a hard adventure and you get rewards as well.”

Hunting grounds in the Kingdom of Haven were of a competitive level, but skill proficiency had only risen by a little.
But since then, the assassins and thieves had difficulty in following Weed’s tracks.

“I’m sorry, but I think this is the wrong way… a lot of monsters live here, and the underground dungeon floor is made of stone, so it is difficult to find the right trail…”

“I already heard the same thing more than 20 times already.”

“Give us a little more time.”

“Such words have been heard for a few days. We are forced to go along, but at some point, it will cost gold to keep going…”

There were many people in the tracking team.
They were deep in the dungeon, so you rely on magic and light, and the way Weed went was not easy to keep track. Of course, the footprints went along, but after a long time looking at the ground, you have to discuss the way to go.

“You saw the way clearly…”

His colleagues agreed with him. Weed and his companions had passed this way, there was no doubt.

“But why are we back again to the way we can from?”

Thieves and assassins would agree on the path, only to find themselves back where they had traveled earlier. This was not just due to complex problem of tracking in the dungeon.
Thieves and assassins sighed.

“I don’t know what is going on anymore.”

The dungeons of Jigolaths were indeed complex. Even Weed, between dungeons, lost himself along the many roads and crossroads and went back many times.
However, the trackers were not tied down by that logic since even if the path was relatively unknown to them; they just need to keep track of the trail.

The problem was that Weed and Seo Yoon’s footprints were changing continuously. Weed, with his blacksmith and sewing skills, made a number of counterfeit boots that imitated the tracks of monsters like the Chaos Warriors or the Inferno Knights, and were wearing them alternatively! Monsters and other traces were mixed up so that tracking them was a hassle! Yellowy, Silver Bird and Golden Bird had to walk holding paws.

“I think this is the right path. Those trails lead to the wrong way, so…”

They were tracing the path of the dungeons and making maps. Map created based on various roads with time became erratic because of Weed! In the middle of the path, the tracks suddenly disappeared.

“This cannot happen, I think. What the hell, how could he move so erratically right?”

Weed guessed there would be trackers. There was nothing wrong with placing several misleading marks in the dungeon. Besides changing shoes, he also had the elemental spirits.

“Dirtman, block this way.”

“Okay, sir.”

“And make it seem as naturally as possible.”

“We will do our best.”

“Footprint traces needed to be concealed. Another way is to disguise the path.”

The thieves and assassins were following footprints that were leading them to the wrong place. However, they were able to notice the smallest details. If the way was blocked, they would use shovels and would even track back and pass the other dungeons and the tracking speed would slow down.

You have witnessed “Flowers Carved in Stone” by the sculptor Muruni.

-Art stat increased by 1.
-For appreciating an excellent artwork, sculpting skill proficiency has raised slightly.

You have witnessed “Sculptor raising a Pickaxe”, which belonged to Ivance the Master Sculptor of Pierre.

-Art stat increased by 3.
-For appreciating an excellent artwork, sculpting skill proficiency has raised slightly.

Weed and Seo Yoon moved around the dungeon viewing the mining-related artworks, estimating that the place they needed to go was ahead. Of course, along the way, many sculptures were found.

“I see that the headdress is made of silver. Since the craftsmanship is pretty good, it’ll fetch a high price.”

Every time he passed by a sculpture, all the precious metals completely disappeared and those made with precious minerals were broken to pieces.
Weed was someone who would take even the gold teeth off a sculpture.
He finally arrived at the area with an old rickety sign.

= Helium mines =

-It’s not too late, youth with dreams, to return; I learned too late that even life is an art.

They have reached the Helium mines. Rotten wood was used to build the supporting structures of the entrance of the tunnel. Party has to be disbanded and only a 1-2 people party could go explore inside. Weed’s mining exploration skills were lacking and it was hard to find a way.

“What is beyond this point is unknown.”

Nevertheless, he didn’t want to go back. He decided to go into the Helium mines.
Weed opened his backpack. There was barley bread, drinkable water and the food from the wedding. It was filled with as much food and water as Yellowy could carry. As Weed prepared himself to go into the mines, even Seo Yoon was checking her backpack. Weed shook his head.

“You guys have to stay here.”

Seo Yoon wished to enter the mine, but there must be people waiting outside. It was important to take control of the entrance and protect it from the trackers. However, Golden Bird and Silver Bird combined would not be able to kill them all.

“If these guys run away, you also have to escape and wait in a safe place until I get out, but I don’t know when.”

Weed turned his attention to the sculptures of life. He needed someone to take the load.

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The Golden Bird was walking around singing sadly and Silver Bird was pretending to be sick. Even Yellowy was trembling on his four legs.

“I hope he doesn’t pick me.”