Plundering in the Apocalypse

Taking a taxi both of them arrived at the hotel they were going to stay. Coincidentally this hotel happens to be part of the Hyunja Group.

Inside the hotel, they were changing their clothes getting ready to raid the dungeon.

"By the way Darling. What kind of dungeon is it? What's so special about it, that we specifically came to Polaris city JUST to raid a dungeon?" Alice was still sulking over the fact that Shin firmly rejected the idea of going out for fun.

Ignoring her sulking look. Shin said. "Let's go, I'll explain on the way there."

Alice nodded her head and soon they both left the hotel.

The taxi driver asked. "Where to?"

Shin replied, "Scrap Dungeon."

The driver didn't say anything more, just gave a slight nod and started the car. Although he was curious why they wanted to go to that dungeon. But it was none of his business. It's a lot better to not get involved with the matter of Awakeneds as a normal human.

Shin thought about it and started using Mind Control to telepathically talk with Alice.

[The dungeon is called Scrap Dungeon because Awakeneds usually avoid this dungeon. Everyone wants to level up and obtain resources and treasures faster than others. It's like a race to become stronger. Right?] Shin asked to see if Alice was keeping up until now.

Alice thought for a moment and nodded.

[Right, so why do they avoid this dungeon? Since even the government is trying to legalize the dungeons.]

Shin continued.

[This dungeon was formed a week after the Cataclysm, and many people went inside after that. The result was the same. It was a waste of time.] 𝑓𝗿𝐞𝘦𝘄ｅ𝘣n𝘰𝘷eƖ.c𝘰𝗺

[Then why are we going there? What kind of monsters are there?] Alice asked.

[The monsters in this dungeon are called Mettle Turtles. They are also called Mana eaters. As their name suggests, they have high endurance. So defeating them is very difficult, although they don't have much attack power, the most annoying thing about them is their trait.] Shin said while slightly frowning.

[What is it?]

[Unlike normal monsters who see humans as enemies and fight proactively, Mettle turtles escape as soon as they sense danger. They avoid danger so finding them is difficult and they are experts at escaping... What would you think of an enemy who can escape anytime and won't die easily?] Shin asked after waiting for some time.

[Like a cockroach?]

[More troublesome than them.]

Alice nodded her head in understanding. She got the general idea as to why people avoid this dungeon.

[So, why are we going there?] Alice asked.

He explained without delay.

[I told you they are mana eaters right?]

Alice nodded.

Seeing her nod, Shin continued.

[The Mettle turtle eats mana which slowly hardens its shells over the years. It can be said the longer they live the harder they get. While digesting the mana they eat, they excrete the extra mana through their back pores which slowly settles on their shell and solidifies over the years.]

Alice's eyes widened in realization.

Shin chuckled and continued.

[Yes, that's right. Mana stone.]

Shin had already told her about Mastisk's requirement for compensation and the mana stone. So she was a little surprised.

[So we can give it to Mastisk?] Alice asked.

[Yeah.]

Both of them smiled at each other.

Taxi diver knit his brow and had a weird expression on his face.

All this while both of his passengers are acting weird. Silently staring at each other. From time to time change their expression. He had watched all this from the mirror.

'Oh God, I met with some lunatics today. I should hurry up. It's very uncomfortable.'

With that, he stepped on the accelerator, and the car rushed at high speed.

Soon they already reached the Scrap Dungeon. After getting his payment the tax driver hurried back without wasting any more time. He wanted to get away from these lunatics, as far as he can.

'He sure is working hard.' Seeing the disappearing silhouette of the taxi at a distance Shin thought inwardly.

Only if he knew the taxi driver's thoughts.

Shin turned his attention to the dungeon.

"Let's enter." He said lightly.

Soon both of them entered the Scrap Dungeon.

***

Soon after Shin and Alice left, two figures appeared at a distance from the scrap dungeon. It doesn't look like they were following them.

If you observe closely you can find one of them is very familiar.

It was Emily McCartney. The Vampire in the airport. But she was together with another person. From the figure, that person was also a female. She wore a white robe and her face was hidden with the hood.

"My lady, what should we do?" Emily asked the woman in the robe. So this woman was probably Emily's master.

"Just follow the original plan. We will hide for now and attack in the night." A sweet voice with a sharp tone was heard.

"So where will we hide? Hyunja Groups people are searching for us. If they find our whereabouts our plan will fail." Emily asked.

"Let's enter a dungeon until it's time to initiate the plan. If I remember right there was a dungeon nearby."

"Yes, it's the Scrap Dungeon," Emily answered.

"We will go there for now." The woman in the robe said with a chilling tone.

***

In Aston city, Mastisk had a surprised look on his face. It's been years since he was this surprised.

He was very satisfied with the work of Alex and Simon. But more importantly, he saw talent.

Yes, talent.

'That guy with red hair. He is great.' Mastisk thought as he observed Simon's work.

"Hey, what's your name?" Mastisk asked rudely.

Simon didn't get angry and replied calmly. "It's Simon."

Seeing the calm reply Mastisk was overjoyed. Such a nice temperament. This young man has potential.

Actually, Simon was very angry. But he hid it well because Shin had already warned him. This person was someone with a great identity. So he can't afford to anger them.

Mastisk smirked a little.

He finally found it. Someone who has the talent to inherit his techniques. Alas, he is a human!

'Let's first see, if that guy can fulfill his promise.' Mastisk thought and continued working.