[1st Week of October 2018 — (TLMC) — Afternoon — Tuesday]
Director Matthew: "We need to act quickly! Contact every Knight Supreme Marshal (Rank 37 of the Military Rank) and the Southern Fortress City Marquis immediately to evacuate the people and surround the high-level energy dungeon gate. Contact the Philippian Empire Royal Palace about the Misty Forest Dragon, that he has awakened."
Executive 1st Officer Christopher: "Yes, sir! I'll get on it right away."
Executive 2nd Officer Andrew: "I'll coordinate with the local guilds and alliances from the Mindala. We need all available adventurers to converge on the area. Dispatching Rank (A-) to Rank (S) Adventurers available in that area."
[Southern Fortress — Command Center]
Knight Supreme Marshal Elisa: "All units, this is not a drill! The energy levels have spiked to Rank (A+). Mobilize all available forces and prepare to surround and blockade the dungeon gate."
[The 4 Fortresses of Mindala — Adventurer's Guild and the Alliance]
All Guildmaster and Alliance Leader: "Mobilize every active Rank (B-) to Rank (S) Players in the Misty Forest!"
[Near the Unexplored Gate Dungeon — Accel's Perspective]
Accel stands at the entrance of the old, abandoned church, his senses heightened. The eerie silence of the grassland makes him uneasy. He grips his iron sword and iron shield tighter, ready for whatever might come.
Accel: "This place is silent, but I can feel the wind around this world. There is no choice, going inside the abandoned old church will do."
He cautiously approaches the church, eyes scanning the surroundings for signs of danger. The door creaked open, revealing dusty pews and cobweb-covered altars. It looked like no one had set foot in this place for centuries. As he explored the interior, Accel found a hidden compartment beneath the altar.
Inside, there was an old, weathered notebook. The cover was adorned with a symbol of a radiant sunburst. Intrigued, Accel opened it and started flipping through the pages. Most of the text was in an ancient language he couldn't understand, but one phrase stood out, written in the common tongue: "Radiant Church of Illumination."
Accel: [Muttering] "Radiant Church of Illumination? This dungeon or world must have some religion tied to this church."
Accel tried deciphering the ancient language and with this timing...
Status Window Notification: "You have learned the Basic Understanding of the Ancient Language! Basic Ancient Language (I)!"
After Accel learned the skill called Basic Ancient Language (I), the words inside the notebook began to change making Accel understand what it said. It seemed to detail the history and teachings of the Radiant Church of Illumination. The church worshiped a deity of light, promoting peace, protection, and the banishment of darkness. The notebook mentioned powerful artifacts and holy relics hidden across the land, blessed by the deity.
Then something came to his mind, "what if he rebuilds this old abandoned church, will something might or might not happen?". After some thought, Accel decided to rebuild the old abandoned church. With his item box, he had kept various materials he didn't know what to do with. Now, he found a purpose for them.
[Rebuilding the Church]:
1. Clearing Debris: Accel started by clearing out all the debris and cobwebs. Using his strength, he removed the old, broken pews and rotten wooden structures.
2. Reinforcing the Foundation: He used sturdy stone blocks from his item box to reinforce the foundation, ensuring it was solid and stable.
3. Replacing the Walls: Using wooden planks and iron supports, Accel rebuilt the walls, replacing the old, decayed ones with new, durable materials.
4. Roofing: He fixed the roof with new tiles and beams, making sure it was watertight and strong enough to withstand any weather.
5. Windows: He found stained glass in his item box, salvaged from a previous adventure, and used it to replace the broken windows, giving the church a vibrant, colorful glow.
6. Interior Decoration: Accel replaced the old pews with new, polished ones, set up new altars, and cleaned the entire space until it gleamed.
After hours of hard work, the church looked as good as new. Accel felt a sense of accomplishment as he surveyed the rebuilt structure. However, as he stood in the center of the church, something unexpected happened.
[A Few Hours Later — Newly Fixed Church]
The newly fixed church began to glow with an otherworldly light. Before Accel could react, a figure appeared before him—a radiant goddess, bathed in light. She spoke, but Accel couldn't understand her words. Her voice was melodic and soothing, yet foreign.
As the goddess finished speaking, she reached out and gently tapped Accel's head. A burst of strong light enveloped him, and he felt a powerful force pushing him away.
[Before the Unknown Goddess's Appearance — Outside of the Dungeon Gate]
While this was happening, outside the dungeon, the energy levels of the gate dungeon skyrocketed from Rank (S) to Rank (SSS). The TLMC was in chaos, unable to comprehend the sudden surge in power. They have no choice but to call for help from the outside nations and empires.
The United Federation of America (UFA) who is allied with the Philippian Empire dispatched several Rank (SS-), (SS), and (SS+) Players to support and help the problem. Upon the dispatched players' arrival in the Philippian Empire, Mindala. A burst of light appeared, not only in Mindala or the Philippian Empire people saw it but the entire world as something big was about to happen that made all nations, empires, and alliances start to move.
Accel was kicked out of the dungeon by the force, landing 1km away from the dungeon gate. He couldn't remember anything that had happened inside the dungeon, as if every memory there was just a dream. Accel tried to stand up but couldn't. A group of Rank (C) Adventurers spotted him and rushed to help. As they reached him, Accel fainted from exhaustion and the overwhelming experience.
[A Week Later — The Aftermath]
A week later, the news spread like wildfire. The movement of the Misty Forest Dragon (Rank SS) and the unknown gate dungeon that reached the peak of Rank (SSS) became the talk of the world. Speculations and theories ran rampant, but no one knew the full story—except for Accel, who had no memory of the extraordinary events that had transpired.
As for the Misty Forest Dragon, it only moved but went back to his long slumber...
Status Notification: "You have earned the Title and Skills! The ??? of the ???! And ??? ??? ???!" [Forcedly Sealed and Remove]
Status Notification: "You have earned the Title and Skills! The ??? of the ???! And ??? ??? ???!" [Forcedly Sealed and Remove -> Sealed (Changed)]
[End of Chapter 27 Part 2]