Chapter 40: The Day You Go Is the Market Day
Meanwhile, Cha Eui-jae had arrived at the location of the rift's master. The arch, draped with long strands of purple wisteria flowers, was tightly sealed with massive tree trunks and vines, protecting itself with no gaps.
Cha Eui-jae punched one of the tree trunks. It made a solid sound, indicating it was densely packed. The master of the rift was inside, but even breaking through the entrance was not easy.
He cautiously surveyed the surroundings. Often, the rift's master is associated with the internal environment. Given this rift was a giant forest, the master was likely a plant-type monster.
'It would be easy to burn it.'
However, as a non-smoker, Cha Eui-jae didn't even have a small lighter. He used to carry a lighter and a torch in his inventory just in case, but not anymore. He scratched his head and sighed deeply.
"Well, it's not made of steel..."
In most cases like this, there was one solution.
"If you keep hitting it, it will break eventually!"
Bang! Bang! Bang! His ruthless fist pounded the trunk. The trunk started to dent where his fist landed. Soon, one tree cracked and broke. After breaking several more trees, he noticed a fragrant smell from a split in one of the trunks.
Cha Eui-jae tore apart the broken tree and checked inside.
[You have entered the master's lair, the 'Garden of Life.']
Amidst a garden filled with vibrant flowers, a giant deer was curled up, lying down. Cha Eui-jae stepped into the flower field. Sensing his presence, the deer lifted its head. Its blue eyes focused on Cha Eui-jae. Upon spotting the intruder, the deer roared ferociously.