Chapter 222
The Core had seen countless adventurers come and go, yet its vast expanse concealed many undiscovered fields, monsters, quests, or trials. Even when these were discovered, most adventurers deemed them too overwhelming to handle and either ignored or bypassed them.
However, that didn’t apply to Do-Jun.
During his process of mapping the Core all the way from the Tutorial Zone, he managed to collect numerous Hidden Pieces, which were the treasures of the Core, awarded only to those who achieved remarkable feats. For most adventurers, obtaining even one Hidden Piece granted them immense power, enabling them to bulldoze through a large part of the Core thanks to their exceptional stats.
One day, Hakase accidentally peeked inside Ivela’s Pouch belonging to Do-Jun and was stunned. It contained an incredible collection of artifacts, each boasting absurdly powerful attributes.
Hakase couldn’t help but gasp. “W-where did you get all of this?”
“From the Core.”
“My goodness... how many are there...?”
Hakase had long been aware that Do-Jun was exploring the Core. However, he also knew that Do-Jun’s time there, less than a year, was minimal. His trips often resembled short evening strolls or weekend outings, but the sheer number of Hidden Pieces he had amassed was beyond belief.
“Um... may I borrow some of them?” Hakase asked carefully.
“You can borrow them any time.” Do-Jun handed Ivela’s Pouch to Hakase without a second thought.
Although he planned to hand over the artifacts to Yoon-Hee or Behemoth at the right time, he saw no harm in lending them when Hakase needed.
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