Survive as a Prison Guard in the Game

Chapter 82
Archmage’s Desire (2)

Before the Burning Hell update, health, mana potions, and other types of potions didn’t exist on the Bern Continent.

-How does a game without potions make sense?

-What a Failure Game.

There were plenty of haters.

However, this unique system became a part of the game’s charm, and players began to research how to hunt more efficiently.

As a result,

Players have been able to improve their efficiency by combining recovery items and the buff skills of other classes.

However, while health can be easily filled with a priest, mana can only be increased by increasing one’s overall regeneration, making items very valuable.

Among them is a tier 0 item.

Archmage’s Desire

The information about this item was revealed when a famous ranked mage quit the game.

-This item has the effect of increasing one’s mana capacity as one expends mana.

-The difference in mana capacity between the 2nd-ranked mage and the 3rd-ranked mage is tripled.

-A single shot on the field boss.

For mages, the power of their skills is determined by the amount of mana they consume, so the value of the Archmage’s Desire is beyond imagination.

An item that can’t be bought for real money.

-I’m quitting the game because it’s too easy.

-Many people ask where I found this item, but I picked it up within Count Barama’s Estate.

-I don’t know if it will ever be made available again.

Ranked players came to get high rankings, and the rest of the community wanted to get their hands on some quick cash.

Everyone has gathered at Count Barama’s territory.

They scoured the vast territory, conversing with NPCs and gathering information, but no one found a single trace.

Several months passed.

A post appeared in the community.

From the user who was the #1 ranked wizard and had desires of being an archmage.

-Oh, I forgot to mention. It’s a unique item, so there’s only one in the game.

The community erupted with curses and accusations against the user.

-You’re an asshole, give me your address.

-I’m going to blow your fucking brains out!

-If you’re walking by, watch out for the back of your head.

Out of curiosity, community members asked how he got the item.

However, the Ranker never showed up again.

Thus, the item Archmage’s Desire was real, but everything about it remained a secret, except for the information that it was obtained from Count Barama’s Estate.

Afterward, some irate users said that the information about the item being obtained from Count Barama was not a lie.

“I guess they weren’t lying.”

A visible green trace in Arrakis’s eye.

With no information, he couldn’t be sure if this was the Archmage’s desire, but it wasn’t as bad as it seemed.

Following the green trail, he walked down the street.

The darker green path led to an old building. Through the windows, the interior was visible.

Old things were on display.

“An antique shop?”

After taking in the atmosphere for a moment, he pushed the door open and stepped inside. He looked around, but didn’t see anyone.

“Is anyone here?”

Redin called out loudly, but there was no response.

Judging by the cleanliness of the place, the owner must have been out for a while.

For the time being.

He decided to inspect the products.

Slowly, he wandered into the store and checked the display case. There was a ring with a greenish glow.

Walking over to it.

The ring was old and cracked in places. At the top was a blue gemstone.

He picked up the ring.

[A ring containing the curse of an unknown person].

-The curse must be broken.

-The curse must be broken.

-The curse must be broken.

“I’ve come to the right place.”

Grabbing the ring, he made his way to the cash register, just in time to see the door open and an elderly man who appeared to be the shopkeeper enter.

“Are you the owner?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Are you selling this ring?”

The old man squinted, examined the ring, and nodded.

“Just take it.”

“I’ll pay for it.”

“Never mind. It’s been rotting in here all its life anyway, and it looks like its owner has shown up, so take it.”

“Thank you.”

“But be careful with him, he’s pretty rough.”

Just as he was about to turn around to talk about what he meant, an intangible force dragged him out of the store.

At the same time, the store door slammed shut.

*Bam!*

Staring at the store in disbelief, this time the store faded from view like a mirage. Looking at the spot where the building was.

‘What the…’

This is the first time he has ever encountered a hidden piece like this, so he’s not quite used to it, but it’s clear that the old man he just met is no ordinary person.

He wondered who it could be.

There were many NPCs in the Bern Continent who were known for their magic, but this old man was new to him.

He thought for a moment.

Eventually, his mind settled on one idea.

“The archmage who made this ring?”

That was the only possible explanation.

Naturally, there were questions about why the Archmage was in this place, why he’d handed over the ring, and why he’d disappeared.

Questions nibbled at his mind.

For now, there were no answers. Putting the questions to one side, he lifted the ring.

“So this is why I couldn’t find it.”

Once the item was obtained, the place where it was kept disappeared. There was no way anyone else could have found it.

He shook his head and held up the ring.

The power of the curse would require divine power, but his powers of purification were sufficient.

*Whoooosshh!*

He imbued the ring with purifying energy.

The gold engraved on the ring disappeared, restoring it to its pristine form.

[Archmage’s Desire]

-Draws in mana from the surroundings, maximizing your recovery.

-Every time you spend a certain level of mana, your mana socket/circle will grow.

-Can only be used for 1 hour per day.

As he slipped the ring on his finger, he could feel the mana gathering in the mana socket.

After checking the level, a certain amount of mana was consumed. The mana was filling up quickly, but the size of the mana hole was hard to perceive.

“I’ll have to use this a few times before I can actually detect anything, and I don’t think I’ll be able to wear it around casually.”

He took the ring off and put it in his subspace pouch.

Having accomplished what he had come here to do and having reached the appointed gathering time, he strode over to the teleporter.

“Are you all here?”

At the teleporter, the scattered members of the group were all gathered.

Looking at them, he opened his mouth.

“We were originally going to hit Brown Bear’s place around here, but we got an urgent message from an informant, so we’ll go from there.”

He scanned the crowd.

If they had a spy, they would have reported that something was going to happen near Barama. He looked around to see if anyone was flustered, but there were no obvious signs of distress.

It’s too early to be certain that there are no spies.

He needs to observe a little longer.

In any case, the board has been laid out to catch the spy, so time will reveal itself.

“Let’s go.”

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Using the teleporter, they traveled to the forests north of the Kingdom of Ravino.

The group stopped in a dense forest glade.

Some of the new recruits were looking at him with a bit of nervousness. He could detect the anxiety caused by their first real mission.

“We’ll have a short mission briefing, and then we’ll launch the operation.”

He pulled out the map he had prepared and spread it out on the tree, securing it with a small dagger.

Their destination is indicated on the map.

He pointed to a red circled area.

“This is one of the drug laboratories Brown Bear is running. We will strike here today and capture the person managing the lab.”

They all nodded.

“Our route will be like this.”

He pointed to their current location, then drew a direct line to their intended target.

“After moving directly to the vicinity of the destination, survey the surroundings, and then proceed immediately.”

Hugo, the silver-haired one, raised his hand.

“I have a question.”

“What is it?”

“What if we encounter any enemies along the way?”

“Kill them all.”

The new recruits gulped at his words.

There was silence for a moment, then Luke, the Paladin clutching the cross in his hand, stepped up and spoke.

“Killing is forbidden in the Holy Empire.”

“Cerberus is authorized by all of the Kingdoms, and among them is the Pope of the Holy Empire.”

He looked at Luke.

” It means that as long as they’re from Magnes, we have clearance to Kill.”

“…… I understand.”

“But there’s no need to kill those who aren’t hostile to you, that’s for you to decide.”

Luke nodded, looking more relaxed.

“All right.”

“Does anyone have any more questions?”

“None.”

“Then let’s move away.”

Moving quickly and silently through the forest, he sorted through the information in his head once more.

The Magnes Organization had influence across all continents, and Brown Bear was the most influential in the Kingdom of Ravino.

The nobility that was bribed by Brown Bear.

While he knew Count Dante was behind it all, he didn’t know how many other nobles were involved.

Of course, even if he did, it doesn’t make it any easier to arrest them all.

Particularly those nobles above the rank of a Count.

The pillars that support a kingdom, and the ones closest to the King.

Arresting them would reflect poorly on the kingdom.

To apprehend them was a slap in the face of their kingdom. Furthermore, for each kingdom to abandon its nobility above the rank of Count would be equivalent to cutting their own flesh and blood.

The honor of the kingdom.

Because of this, without solid evidence, a Kingdom can be uncooperative.

In addition, nobles above the rank of Count are able to assert influence in their respective kingdoms, so making a move without concrete proof can result in a backlash.

He needed to tread very carefully.

“Wait.”

He quietly spoke and stood in place.

He watched as the new recruits behind him ducked and held their breath, then turned his attention back to the area in front of him.

The cavern directly in front of them.

Although it was dark and visibility was limited in the mountains, the torches around the cave provided a decent glimpse of their objective.

The workshop where Brown Bear manufactures drugs.

This was the location that the 1st Division was able to pinpoint, but they did not risk striking it down by themselves.

There are four men guarding the entrance.

They are all equipped with swords and carry a staff at their waist that appears to be enchanted.

Raising up his senses, he assessed the situation inside the cave.

There were several people moving around, though their exact strength and numbers could not be accurately determined.

Presumably, most of the people there were brought in to make drugs.

“Gather round.”

At his command, the new recruits huddled beside him, and he issued them precise task instructions.

“Seria, Fabian. You’ll stay here in case of any escapees. The rest of you will follow me in there.”

For a brief second, Fabian’s face contorted.

He appears to want to do the task properly, but he has no desire to comply with him.

Until Fabian breaks his temper.

“Adela, Hugo. Clear the guards.”

“Kill them?”

Adela’s question was answered firmly.

“Kill them.”

Adela and Hugo approached the guards near the cave, using Ghost Walk.

Adela hesitated before making her move, but once she made it, she showed no hesitation in her execution.

With a quick draw of her sword, she dispatched the sentries.

“This is the part where it becomes real. There may be traps and skilled people in there, and we can’t be certain. Always remain cautious and vigilant.”

“Yes.”

With that, he led them into the cave.

Immediately, he scanned the immediate surroundings for enemies, then lunged forward and unsheathed his sword.

*Stab!*

“Enem..!”

He plunged his sword into the heart of the one in front of him, then slit the throat of the one who tried to scream.

“Keeukk!”

The two collapsed, retching up blood.

Shaking the blood off his sword, he walked into the inner section of the cave. There were two guards in front of a small passage.

And beyond that, the workshop.

There were masked workers and members of Magnes’ organization, with weapons drawn.

“Who are you guys?”

“Isn’t that…… Burning Hell?”

The guards muttered, then shouted.

“Enemy!”