Saga of Atlantis

Chapter 121: Treasure

’Aron, let’s see what you’re going to survive this time.’ I thought as I took out ’Mask of Deception’ from my inventory.

As soon as I wore the ’Mask of Deception’ over my face, it blurred out my facial features, giving just an outline of what I actually look like.

I took out a hoodie from my inventory and wore it over my academic shirt.

Taking a few more turns, I arrived at a corner of an isolated building, and without much difficulty, I started climbing it.

My fingers traced the rough surface of the brick wall as I started the ascent.

The first few stories were easy because of the handholds and ledges that were quite easy to grip.

But as I climbed higher, the metal groaned beneath my weight, protesting the intrusion.

With a deep breath, I jumped up, arriving at the top of the building.

The city below became clear as I looked around—the stillness of the scene with everyone doing their own job.

As minutes turned into contemplative moments, I found a quiet corner on the rooftop.

I lowered himself to a seated position, my legs dangling over the edge.

The concrete was cool beneath me.

’How long do I need to stay in the academy?’

Leaning back on his hands, I allowed my thoughts to wander.

If things go the way I want them to, then maybe next year I won’t need to go to the academy, as my work there will come to an end at that time.

’I will just spend my time with family and lovers.’

After ending all of this, I just want to rest. I have been working my ass off so I could have a peaceful life, and I am going to live it to the fullest.

"Hey, Edda." I called her out because I had something to ask.

[Yes?]

"Will I ever have a peaceful life?"

It’s been three years since I arrived in this world, and I still don’t know what the purpose of that being who brought me here was.

What does he want from me?

What do I have to do for him?

I don’t know anything about that, not a single thing.

[....]

She didn’t reply, keeping her mouth shut whenever I asked her about him.

"At least tell me, when are you going to inform me of what I have to do for him?" I asked, trying to get any answer that I could.

[Soon]

Soon huh?

"Let’s hope you are not lying this time." I mumbled as I stood up with my gaze on the building in front of me.

Quite a lot of the guards were guarding the tomb-like structure with utmost sincerity.

There are two types of guards in the place; the first is the stronger one, with around origin level 5-6 while the weaker ones are around 3-4.

[What are you going to do, Eden?]

"Can’t you read my mind? Why ask such questions?"I mumbled as I stretched my body.

[Can’t you just answer?]

"I am going to steal the royal treasure." I replied with a small grin as my gaze lingered on the tome-shaped building in front of me.

[You have a death wish, don’t you?]

"I know what I am doing; don’t lecture me." I grumbled as I stood at the edge of the building.

In the game, while fighting the terrorists, if the gamer arrives in front of the first king’s tomb, a side quest will be generated.

In this quest, the player of the game has to find out the treasure hidden inside the building and claim it.

Then we are provided with two options. one to either give the treasure to the royal family earning the princess affection or keep it for themselves.

Then we are provided with two options. one to either give the treasure to the royal family earning the princess affection or keep it for themselves.

Well, even then, the second option was a trap, as later on, when the kingdom finds out about it, they will press on you multiple crime charges, and, in the end, they will throw the hero out of the academy.

Which means game over.

Anyway,the treasure is my second priority, as the thing for which I came here is the Easter egg.

*BOOOOOOOOM*

An explosion echoed through the city, a thunderous roar that shattered the quietude of the city.

Flames danced in the air, casting flickering shadows on the surrounding buildings.

"It’s time." I mumbled as I took a deep breath and saw the group of stronger guards rushing towards the explosion.

Without a moment of hesitation, I jumped down the building while using a wind spell to propel myself in the air further, towards the tomb-shaped building.

As I plummeted through the air, my left hand instinctively found the ring on my finger. With a thought, the metallic band transformed, extending into a sleek, deadly spear.

The explosion’s shockwave rippled through the air, creating a forceful current that caressed my skin.

The ground rushed up to meet me, and as I executed a flawless landing, his legs absorbed the impact.

"Who are you!" As soon as I landed, the guards shouted.

The guards, disoriented by the explosion, converged on me with a mix of apprehension and aggression.

Without giving me time to answer, they lunched forward, ready to attack me.

’Why ask a cliché question when you are going to attack anyway?.’

In a swift motion, I lunged forward, the spear an extension of my intent.

*Clang*

The metallic clang of weapons colliding filled the air as I deftly parried their attacks.

"Arghh"

With another swift movement of my spear, I trusted it into one of the guards bodies, rendering him useless in the fight.

"Call back up!"

"We need help!"

The guards, initially confident, faltered under the onslaught.

I moved with a fluidity that belied the danger of my situation; each strike was a calculated step toward my objective—kill them all.

The tomb-shaped building loomed behind me as I killed more guards.

As the last guard fell before him, I stood amidst the aftermath, my breath steadying.

[Was it necessary to kill them all?]

"You do know I can’t show my spear to anyone, right?." I replied as the spear, once an extension of my hand, transformed back into the familiar ring.

[You could have fought barehanded; they aren’t your match anyway.]

"And put my life at risk? What if the stronger guess comes back? You also want me to fight them barehanded?" I rebuked as I started to move inside the tome.

With no one to interfere, I entered the building.

As soon as I entered, my footsteps echoed through the narrow corridor, the air thick with stillness as I entered the tomb-like building that housed the grave of the kingdom’s first king.

entered, my footsteps echoing through the narrow corridor, the air thick with stillness as I entered the tomb-like building that housed the grave of the kingdom’s first

The walls are adorned with faded tapestries depicting tales of a bygone era.

The air grew colder as I advanced, a spectral chill that clung to my skin.

The corridor widened, revealing an expansive chamber adorned with intricate carvings and solemn statues.

I placed a hand on the cold surface of the statute, my fingertips brushing against the engraved symbols.

"Huuu..."

With a deep breath, I took out a big war hammer from my inventory.

"Hope I won’t die for doing this." I mumbled as bowed my head a little in front of the first statute.

*BOOOOM*

The resolute echo of stone striking stone reverberated through the chamber as I brought down the hammer upon the first statute.

"Not this one." I mumbled as chunks of stone scattered across the chamber floor.

*BOOOOM*

The hammer descended once more, striking down another statute.

"Not this one as well." I mumbled as I walked towards the next statute.

"Fuck.. where is it?"

As the last remnants of the statues lay in ruin, I stood amid the debris.

[You forgot the pedestal.]

"Hmm?"

Amidst the rubble, one pedestal stood empty, as if anticipating the final act of this iconoclastic performance.

I narrowed my eyes with a mixture of anticipation and uncertainty.

The hammer was still gripped tightly in his hands.

With measured steps, I approached the vacant pedestal.

*BOOOOM*

The hammer descended once more, striking the empty pedestal with a resounding thud.

Yet, instead of the expected echo of destruction, a radiant light erupted from the point of impact.

I shielded his eyes as the chamber bathed in an incandescent glow.

"I finally found you." I mumbled, grinning, as the light subsided.

hand trembled slightly as I held the egg-like object in his palm.

It was a peculiar artifact, smooth to the touch, with a pearlescent sheen that caught the ambient light.

As my fingers wrapped around its delicate form, a soft hum resonated through my being, a vibration that seemed to bridge the gap between the tangible and the ethereal.

"What are you doing here?"