Lily's Observatory

As the existence of the “ Fourth King ” spread across the world and countries like Russia and the United States began making moves behind the scenes, the very person at the center of it all was visiting a certain A-Rank dungeon. “…It’s been a while since I came here.” What stretched out before him was a vast desert extending to the horizon. Winds laden with dry heat whipped up the sand, distorting the view like a heat haze. As the field suggested, this was the first A-Rank dungeon he had ever set foot in. The monsters that appeared here were desert predators covered head to toe in armor, Armored Centipedes. So why return to an A-rank dungeon now? There was only one reason. To perform mutation enhancement on the dungeon boss. He had already cleared all A-Rank dungeons in the country. However, there were three dungeons located in urban areas where he had yet to attempt boss mutation enhancement. What kind of monster would a mutated boss become? And what kind of Mythical-grade item would ...

The next day, after receiving the message, I contacted Shuri-kun and Matsuriya to hear the details. Using a long-distance communication device built with the full extent of Otogi Company’s technology, I connected to the two of them at the research facility in the Runegard Kingdom. “Long time no see, Otogin.” “It’s been a while, Otogi-san.” “The feeling is mutual. It’s been a while.” We had left the analysis of Naitō’s body to them and came to the Great Forest Autonomous Region ourselves. Even if it’s only by voice, this is truly the first time we’ve spoken since right after the war ended. “Let’s get right to it. I’ll report the analysis results.” “Yes, please.” Now that I’m finally about to hear the long-awaited results, I can feel the tension building. “To start with the conclusion, the summoned are almost one hundred percent not human.” “As expected…” I had anticipated it, but hearing it stated outright still unsettles me. “From the autopsy, the organs, body tissues, and even the ske...