Chapter 96
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 96
Chapter Title: The Dance of Unity
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Bzz- Bzz-
Bwoooooong-
Wheee~
Was it because more types had been added through evolution and capture?
Their last dance was charming enough, but now, their performance was on another level.
Starting with Ssing-ssing-i, who boasted a particularly furious buzzing from its eight bladed wings, the harmony of the bees resonated like a symphony.
The sound, echoing like a celestial melody, brought a sense of peace to all who heard it.
The ceaselessly wiggling bottoms, in four different colors, began to embroider the sky like stars in the night.
[The Transcendent Being, Goddess of Abundance Preppion, is at a loss for words. She sponsors 40,000 coins.]
[The Transcendent Being, Dimensional Traveler Blanqui, says he can't resist and sponsors 40,000 coins.]
[The Transcendent Being, Great Golden Goblin Lord Macherty, remarks that it's still not a bad product and sponsors 30,000 coins.]
...
As the bees' performance evolved, sponsorships from the Transcendent Beings poured in relentlessly.
In truth, the dance had no special effects, but who in this world could live by effectiveness alone?
This chaotic world, a life of survival of the fittest, naturally wore down both mind and body.
In the midst of it all, the bees' dance was a healing balm for weary hearts, a realm of wondrous art.
Especially for the Transcendent Beings, who always craved amusement, the bees' dance was nothing short of magic, capable of prying open even the tightest of wallets.
“It's beautiful...”
Watching the spectacle, Greendale and the Poison Elves stood with their mouths agape, lost in a daze.
After all, even Seong-hyeok, who had seen it several times, was deeply captivated by the ever-improving power of the dance. How much more so for those seeing it for the first time?
The dance of the bees mesmerized everyone, be they human, elf, or Transcendent Being.
Amidst it all, there was another group that became entranced.
WING! WEEEEEEING-!
It was none other than the Amethyst Bees that had joined the bee farm along with the Poison Elves.
As if wanting to join the festival themselves, they wiggled their excited purple bottoms for a moment.
[The Poison Amethyst Queen Bee (★★★★★) uses the skill, Queen's Pheromone (Lv. 14).]
Following the Poison Amethyst Queen Bee's command via pheromones, they joined the festive dance as if they had been part of it all along.
The dance, upgraded from four colors to five, became even more brilliant.
Just as Seong-hyeok was about to focus on the beautiful sight...
- Kikikik. Well, well. I knew this would happen someday, but it's gotten to the point where our information trade is losing its meaning.
A hollow laugh from Riggle, Seong-hyeok's contractor, who rarely initiated conversation without a specific reason.
And at that moment.
An alert that arrived for Seong-hyeok explained the reason for that laughter.
[You have met the conditions to unlock the special skill, Dance of the Bees (0 / ?). -> Cooperation of five or more bee types]
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[Dance of the Bees (0 / ?)]
※ This is a special skill that can only be used when its conditions are met.
* Classification: Special Skill
* Area of Effect: All allies who witness the Dance of the Bees
* Mana Cost: 0
* Effect (Active): Boosts the morale and activity of all nearby allies with the Dance of the Bees. (Cooldown: 7 days)
* Effect - Beautiful Spectacle (Passive): For 150 minutes, all stats of allies who watch the Dance of the Bees increase by 10 ~ ?. This effect is enhanced according to the number of bee types and the beauty of the dance.
* Description: An ability acquired by the bees who performed this dance by meeting special conditions. Performing the dance improves the mood of allies.
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Originally, the bees' dance had been in the realm of healing and art.
But by meeting the conditions and under the game's system...
That action was granted an effect.
[The Dance of the Bees is now in effect.]
“Isn't that totally broken?”
“Amazing!”
“I believed in you, our bees!”
An achievement accomplished by their cute bottoms.
Its power was truly tremendous.
* * * * *
The bees' bottoms.
No, the immense power held within their dance.
The notification displayed before his eyes essentially concluded the explanation.
[All stats of allies who witnessed the Dance of the Bees will increase by 62 for 150 minutes.]
Not just one of the five stats, but a miracle where all five rose by 62.
Moreover, since the effect applied to all allies, in a large-scale battle...
Especially during something like a war, its power would be simply unimaginable.
“Who would have thought they could actually boost morale with their butts?”
“Boss. I'm overflowing with power!”
“Gahaha. Well now. At this rate, I feel like I could churn out a ton of bee armor.”
“Oppa. I seriously knew their butts had power!”
An overpowered effect that went beyond being merely charming and began to have a tangible impact on their lives.
The residents, captivated by it, gathered one by one to make a fuss, but only for a moment.
“Huh? But who are you?”
Kang Yeon-ah, belatedly noticing the Poison Elves by Seong-hyeok's side, tilted her head in confusion.
With a population of around 600, the residents of the bee farm were already familiar with each other.
In such a situation, to see new faces...
And not just humans, but purple-skinned elves.
But there was something even more surprising.
[Poison High Elf Greendale Lv. 48 (★★★★★+)] - Disaster-class Boss Monster
[Poison Elf Lv. 42 (★★★★★)] - Disaster-class Monster
...
“A-a Disaster-class monster!”
Just like with Yongbi and Danbi, the Poison Elves' game tags remained visible even after becoming allies.
It was only natural for the residents to be terrified, encountering not just any monster, but a Disaster-class monster added in Chapter #3.
“I told you to listen!”
“Aaaack!”
“Kyaaaaack!”
Seong-hyeok first gave them a dose of bee sting to snap them to their senses.
A simple explanation followed.
“...So, you're saying they're allies?”
“Right. Just think of it like Yongbi and Danbi's case, so don't worry too much.”
“Well, if that's the case, I guess it's okay.”
“By the way, it's my first time seeing elves, and they're all so beautiful.”
“It's rude to stare at ladies like that, Mr. Cheol-gang.”
Fortunately, thanks to the giant Asiatic black bear couple having already joined them, the residents' hostility toward monster allies had lessened considerably.
Besides, the Poison Elves were a race that could be considered demi-human, with more similarities to people than to non-humans.
Furthermore, since their looks and figures aligned quite positively with human standards of beauty, their arrival was welcomed by everyone, regardless of age or gender.
“It's a pleasure to meet you. I hope we can get along well.”
“Likewise, I look forward to it.”
As the Poison Elves were also in an alliance, the conversation proceeded more smoothly than expected.
Among them, the aloof Poison Elves had a particularly special reaction to one thing.
“Could this truly be the World Tree?”
“Yes. It's a tree I planted.”
“Hah...”
As if to show a continuous stream of astonishment.
The Poison Elves trembled as they gazed at the World Tree planted in the center of the bee farm.
Then again, did the relationship between elves and the World Tree even need an explanation?
Even Greendale, who always acted so haughty, looked up at the World Tree with an expression full of reverence.
“...This is more than I ever expected.”
As if symbolizing abundance itself.
The sweet sight of bees clinging to the flowers blooming on the World Tree.
The joy of having formed the Lust Partnership with Seong-hyeok.
Then, Greendale deciphered a thought that had long been festering deep within her mind.
(Prevent the extinction of the elves.)
Not just the Poison Elves, but her sisters who had reawakened all across the Earth.
It was impossible to know their exact locations, but she knew instinctively that they had opened their eyes on this planet.
‘Here, all my sisters can live.’
In the case of elves, while their appearances and personalities were as varied as humans', their way of life was distinctly different.
The bond that connected them as the elven race.
Their long lifespans and power came at the cost of extremely low numbers, which made them yearn for a safe home.
“Seong-hyeok. I have a favor to ask of you.”
In the midst of the elves' predicament, she had encountered Seong-hyeok's bee farm.
The World Tree and the bees.
Gazing at this home, furnished with all things abundant, Greendale steeled her resolve to save the lives of the elves.
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Seong-hyeok, who used the nickname Honeybee.
Since the advent of this chaotic world.
Seong-hyeok's achievements, from leading them to victory in the war against China to subsequently conquering North Korea.
Was that all?
The revival of the ruined forests in the North Korean and Japanese servers.
Not only did he revive nature, an almost essential element for human survival...
...but the number of people he had saved by bestowing the grace of processed honey products throughout the Asian servers, excluding China, was nearly countless.
“How is it that the more you learn about Honeybee, the more charming he gets?”
“Truly, he's an amazing guy no matter how you look at it.”
It had now reached a point where not knowing Honeybee within the Asian servers meant you'd be called a spy.
All of this was the result of Seong-hyeok's past actions, but in truth, there were people who had discreetly supported him to make this situation possible.
“Oh, there's the taxi. Get in, quick!”
“They were scary at first, but now that I'm used to them, they're kind of cute.”
It was none other than Jeongrichung and his team, who handled information on the Korean server.
Through their business relationship with Honeybee, they had created a situation of maximum mutual benefit.
Their meetings became so frequent that they were now regular customers of the Yongbi and Danbi taxi service!
“I wonder what he called us for this time.”
“He must have called us for a reason, right?”
“Seriously, I get excited every time we go.”
Every time they met, the shelter's territory had expanded and the number of bees had grown.
But what made the info team most excited were the incidents Seong-hyeok created.
Due to the overwhelming interest, any post they made about him was now guaranteed to become a BEST post.
Considering their job specialization, and the fact that they gained more experience through community posts than hunting, Honeybee's existence was literally a gold mine for the info team.
“But he's caused so many huge incidents so far, I'm not sure how big of a deal this next one will be.”
“That part's up to us.”
However, the fact that he had drawn so much attention could also be a problem.
As the major issues gradually died down, content about Honeybee was dwindling.
So they prayed they could get at least one special element to capture people's interest.
But was it possible their prayers had reached the heavens?
“Uh... a-are you perhaps an elf?”
“I am. Let's get along.”
“Ah, aah. Yes, of course!”
The sight of Seong-hyeok, who had now reached the point of forming an alliance with elves, a Disaster-class monster race.
But the truly surprising thing was something else.
“There is only one thing I want. Information about the elves. Please find it for me, by any means necessary.”
“...”
Seong-hyeok's bee farm.
This place, where bees frolicked and the World Tree existed.
Not just for the Poison Elves.
But to prepare for recruiting the other elves who might be out there as residents.