BXBX NOVEL Chapter 404 - Archeologist Needed
The giant floating pyramid in the distance seemed to be the center of the attention of everyone in the oasis. Due to the high influx of visitors, the guards did not even bother checking everyone, but they would be there to stop brawls.
Adrian who just arrived decided to ask a random peddler sitting on a carpet with his goods laid out. The peddler told him that the floating pyramid appeared about two weeks ago. It garnered lots of attention in the western continent and apparently this is not a rare occurrence.
The peddler told him that hidden dungeons usually rise from the sands. That is also the time when the dungeons release monsters to the outside world. But the peddler told Adrian that this dungeon is not normal as no one has yet to conquer it.
The peddler told Adrian that dungeons that arise from the sands do not usually float to the sky. Dungeon in the shape of tombs would not float to the sky like the current one in this vicinity. This peculiarity became the selling point of this dungeon, but the current ruler of the oasis does not permit entry.
"Is there any reason why the others are still flocking the dungeon despite not being able to go inside?" Adrian asked the peddler.
"The ruler of the city will apparently open the dungeon today for everyone to access but there will be restrictions. Apparently, the ruler will get 40% of your earnings in the dungeon and if you find the artifact then they will buy it from you." The peddler stated.
"Thanks for the info. Also, if the dungeon is highly sought after then did some tried to sneak in?" Adrian asked his last question.
"There have been reports of idiotic people trying to sneak inside the dungeon, but they have yet to discover how to get inside. The guards stationed near that dungeon are the Golden Eagles which is the elite force of this kingdom. Have you not travelled here to Luxor before?" The peddler stated.
"It is my first time here in this area of the western continent. It is also my first time seeing a floating dungeon which is why I thought it was a normal occurrence here in this area. Thanks again for your time!" Adrian stated as he went to the floating dungeon to hear the announcement.
"All those who want to enter the dungeon, I will now tell you the rules so that we will not stop you. Rule number one: No killing is allowed between those who enter as you must write your name on a parchment.
Rule Number Two: All treasures obtained from the dungeon will be under inspection and 40% shall be submitted to the kingdom. If an artifact is found, the artifact inspector will discuss the price with you if you are willing to sell.
Rule Number Three: If anyone dares to enter the dungeon without permission, they will be dealt with extreme lethality. No questions asked.
Rule Number Four: If anyone finds the way to enter the tomb and report it, they will be rewarded with five hundred gold coins.
That is all for the rules in entering the dungeon. If anyone is still interested, then line up so that the guards can get your names on the parchment." The guard with a golden eagle helmet stated.
"So, they have yet to find a way inside the dungeon, yet they are already taxing like crazy. Talk about cash grabbers! There may be robbers outside the dungeon, but they are just robbers that became politicians." Adrian thought but he did not line up.
The other people who wanted to line up are still in discussion with their party members. From Adrian\'s perspective, he saw that there are a lot of players gathered here today. There are even a lot of players from the central continent that came here.
Adrian could see that some guilds have already extended their influence on the western continent, but it was not guilds familiar to him. Adrian went to the guard to try and ask if he can survey the surroundings of the dungeon before entering.
The huge dungeon that is a pyramid might be floating but there are still some spires planted on the ground in a circular formation around it. There are also carvings on these spires which is why Adrian wants to look at them. He wanted to see if looking at the carvings might increase his Scribe Mastery as he could not break through intermediate rank easily.
"Is it fine for me to wander around the dungeon grounds?" Adrian asked as he saw that they do not let anyone enter the grounds.
"Are you an archeologist by any chance?" The guard asked as it was a rare sub job class that deals with the writings of tombs.
"I am not an archeologist per se but I can read some ancient letter so I might be able to decipher them. I will not enter the dungeon though as I am far too weak for that. I will just inspect the area around the dungeon." Adrian reiterated.
"I will check on my superior then." The guard asked the one with a golden eagle helmet.
The man with a golden helmet then approached Adrian suddenly but the latter did not panic. The man with a golden eagle helmet then scanned Adrian from head to toe but his Glamour tis time is perfect. Adrian could feel if the NPC is vastly stronger than him and could see right through his illusion.
"Are you telling the truth when you said that you can read those letters?" the man with a golden eagle helmet asked.
"I may be able to read some of it but not all of it so do not get your hopes up. But if you can let me access those spires then I will tell you what it is about as long as I decipher them. Is that a deal?" Adrian asked.
"If you can do that then I will let you proceed but be aware that you will be killed if you try and enter the dungeon without permission." The man with a golden eagle helmet stated with a heavy aura.