Paper 71 – The Metal Ray
Shii Ik-
A silver stingray with an enormous size flew quickly. Even so, not a single dense tree was touched.
Choi Hye-yeon ran forward and swung her sword. A 2m aura blade was ejected, but it was blocked by the stingray’s tail.
Whoa!
“Keugh.”
“crazy-“
Lee Hee-yeon felt that her ears were deafened even though she protected them with magic. The sound came through Jihoo’s shield once, but it was so loud that it made me frown.
Geugguk!
Whoa! Jjoong!
The battle between Choi Hye-yeon and the metal stingray was amazing.
The two collided at an imperceptible speed. In the middle, her red power grabs the stingray, but it is blocked by the black force field.
The official name is [Metal Ray].
The problem is its size.
from head to tail. So, the size of the entire body is over 2m. It doesn’t look that big because it’s rolled up, but when it starts to move quickly, it’s huge.
In particular, only the tail is over 3m long, and the distinctive dozens of overlapping tails stretch up to 8m with a grinding sound.
It is no exaggeration to say that the surrounding space is literally dominated by metal stingrays. What’s more, it’s covered in a thin black film, which is a [force field].
‘Looks like a predator.’
This one is significantly larger and stronger than the other entities.
– You have [Viewed] the target.
– Achievement achieved!
– [You have read a rare monster. (Rare)]
– [Finally Witnessing the Real Monster (Rare)]
– A total of 250 SP is paid.
The system text was ignored.
The important thing right now was the metal stingray information window itself that caught Jihoo’s eyes.
『Metal Ray [Predator] [Magic Iron/Strength Field] [Lv. 07]』
: A predator-level monster that lives on the 6th floor of the Tower of Indomitability. It usually settles in a place rich in metal and magic, and its properties change depending on the surrounding metal. Also, they prefer to replenish their magic by hunting humans with magical powers.
In particular, the object is a notorious predator that hunted and ate 57 hunters.
*[Tail Charging (Lv. 06)]
*[Black Force Field (Lv. 06)]
*[Upper Intermediate Consumption Growth Regeneration]
Choi Hye-yeon is strong.
Its own military power is 8 or higher in terms of level as a sword master. The attribute she acquired is also a witch’s power, so if you look at the level, it’s at least 7.
The artifact composition is so good that the basic equipment starts at level 9.
Of course, it is true that the level of the top is a gangster.
But it also has compatibility.
‘The compatibility is not good.’
[Tail Charging] pushes back with a wavelength that does not directly touch the Aura Blade. The [black force field] emitted from the magic iron has superior compatibility with the witch’s power.
In addition, [Intake, growth, and regeneration] means that you cannot inflict damage with tolerable wounds.
Also, ‘predator class’ means that it is an exceptionally strong individual that needs to add 2 to 1 level.
I don’t know how I met this guy on this spacious 6th floor, but I’m glad I met him when Choi Hye-yeon was there.
If it was a normal Hunter party, they would have been wiped out here.
‘No matter how much she has the level and equipment, she will win unconditionally, but if the battle goes long, we are the one who loses.’
The hideout setting must be finished before the sun goes down. I wondered if I was interfering and interfering, but if I could save even 5 minutes, it would be right to help.
Jihoo said, putting a hand on Lee Heeyeon’s shoulder.
“Let’s help too. That takes too long.”
“Because it is a metal stingray. Even so, entering that battle area is dangerous for me too.”
Jihoo said, Oops.
That’s right.
Lee Hee-yeon’s power level is only 5, and the equipment she wears is only from level 3 to 6.
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Moreover, a melee dealer with worse compatibility than Choi Hye-yeon. Of course, Lee Hee-yeon had better not participate in the war.
‘In the end, this happens.’
I expected someday.
Jihoo’s coat is level 8. I upgraded to an ancient black thorn slime, but the level did not rise.
This is because it is an artifact at the very end of level 8.
‘I won’t get hurt as long as I can handle the consumption of mana.’
It just consumes a lot of mana.
Even if that level of impact hit the shield, there would be little chance of Ji-hoo being blown away. This shield was fixed around Jihoo, but it was not with Jihoo’s power, but with the level 8’s power.
That’s why Jihoo is fine.
‘It’s like I abandoned Hee-yeon before.’
No matter how tempting it is, it comes out like that. I can’t imagine how she feels.
But obviously it won’t be good.
“I’ll provide long-range support, so give me cover.”
“… … Is there a way?”
“huh.”
It would be nice if the metal stingray believed in its own force field and greeted it, but it was clear that Jihoo’s bolt would only cut through the air if he had the will to avoid it.
Jihoo used [Set Intervention (Lv. 06)].
[Screaming Cliff Fragment Bolt (Lv. 06)]
: A bolt made purely of level 6 cliff fragments.
*[Effect of low-middle level gathering]
*[Low Acceleration]
*[Low Anticipation Amplification]
A simple level 6 bolt.
Jihoo decided to put a spell on this place.
‘I know the basic principle of the force field.’
The [Intermediate unique force field (6 stars)] that I recently started researching is between 7 and 8 in terms of level. The level of understanding is still only 5%, but the basic level is understood.
A vector aligned to one side. In simple terms, it is an array of ‘power’ that pushes out. The force can also replace many energies such as physical, gravitational, and electromagnetic forces.
However, seeing her resisting the witch’s power with the [Black Force Field] right away, it was clear that she had ‘power’ specialized in [Magic] defense.
‘It disorients the direction of a unilaterally aligned force. Even if it lasts for one second, her power will be within reach.’
just 1 second.
That’s it.
[Intermediate vector conversion (temporary)]
– A total of 50 SP is consumed.
Definitely less wasted.
It’s usually useless, since it’s not even an option to reverse entropy. The reversal of entropy is the reversal of probability.
[Stationmaster] was the one who forcibly grabbed what was about to scatter. If so, scattering according to the original flow is rather following the probability.
Of course, there is no choice but to have less SP.
ridge-
Jihoo’s bolt was fired.
It was infinitely slower than she and the metal stingray were moving, but with Jihoo’s [Super Sense], the bolt flew precisely toward the target.
The metal stingray didn’t even care, as if it didn’t feel threatened at all.
Took.
As expected.
Bolt hit the force field and fell.
But the response came right away.
Jijik- Giying!
The black force field of the metal stingray repeatedly scattered and reattached like Wi-Fi whose signal had faded.
Choi Hye-yeon could not miss that moment.
Ugh!
The power of the Red Witch, which had been blocked by the force field, welled up inside the shield, in other words, the body of the metal stingray.
Kwajijik!
One side of the torso was completely distorted.
At that time, the metallic stingray’s eyes shone.
Aggro was instantly attracted to Jihoo. The metal stingray attacked Hyeyeon Choi with her collapsing body and only flew her tail at Jihoo.
“careful-!”
Choi Hye-yeon’s urgent voice was heard. But she too was busy blocking the stingray’s attack.
Wedge Aeg!
It is the tail of a metal stingray that is 8m long. I don’t know if it’s because it’s been hiding the length of about 1m, or it’s because of the metal pulled from the body, but a much longer tail than expected flew towards Jihoo. It was so fast that it was hard to perceive with the naked eye.
But it’s okay.
‘It’s blocked by the shield anyway… … ?’
Someone’s back fell in my field of vision.
It was Heeyeon Lee.
He said he would try to block it with the daggers in both hands, and blocked Jihoo in front.
‘sh*t.’
Jihoo is fine.
But Lee Hee-yeon is not enough.
He instinctively felt threatened, and [time for setup] was triggered. Combined with the activated [Super Sense], the world flowed as if it had stopped.
The metal stingray’s tail shattered the two daggers that Heeyeon had lifted like glass and flew toward the center of her chest.
There was no time.
However, there was no need to even [intervene in settings].
‘Unique force field.’
Whoa-!
Light emanated from the bracelet Jihoo was wearing.
It took less than 0.01 second for the force field that started from his wrist to swallow Ji-hoo and wrap Lee Hee-yeon.
Kaaang!
The metal stingray’s tail bounced off too vainly. At the same time, the stingray’s entire body became a piece of scrap metal.
“after-“
Ji-hoo let out a sigh of relief, and Lee Hee-yeon looked at Ji-hoo with an expression that she couldn’t understand what had happened.
“are you okay?”
Jihoo asked Heeyeon Lee.
She held up the broken daggers in both hands.
“… … why did you block it? You know my court level 8.”
“Oh, my arm hurts. Would you even think of the level at that moment? It came out instinctively. I was determined to protect you somehow.”
“Are you blocking it with your body? If you’re wrong, you’re dead!”
Jihoo raised his voice without realizing it. Not because I was angry, but because I was worried.
“Oh, what is it? Are you screaming that you worry about me?”
“no-“
“When I brought you to the tower.”
“… … .”
“That is your heart now.”
It makes me speechless.
Jihoo scratched his head.
“And, if you said that there was such a great artifact, I wouldn’t have done it. what is that?”
“Magic tools.”
“really?!”
“yes?!”
Choi Hye-yeon, who had dragged the stingray along before she knew it, was surprised to hear that.
“I got it a while ago. 6 star unique station field 6 times in 24 hours. Lasts 5 minutes. You know.”
“Ah yes.”
“Sheesh. Where the hell are you getting all that crazy stuff from? A 6-star ‘unique’ stationmaster.”
It is the power of a single word [unique force field].
In addition, 6-star magic is 6 to 7 in terms of level, but if it is [Unique], it shows power of level 7 or higher.
Depending on the skill of the magic creator, it can be level 8 or higher.
“More than that.”
Jihoo opened his mouth.
Two women focused.
“That stingray, I have a share, right?”
“… … .”
“… … .”
The two were dumbfounded.
However, Lee Hee-yeon raised her hand.
“I can sell my stake right away!”
“… … I don’t need it, you can have it.”
They are also very good friends.
“I will write thank you.”
A level 7 metal ray.
Besides, it is [Magic Iron] in the [Predator] class.
Of course, the use value is enormous. Magical iron means ‘metal’ that has [Magic] and has unique properties.
So, it means that [Magic] may not be an attribute per se. In particular, if it is a by-product of a monster that used [Black Force Field], it will be the best material for applying [Unique Force Field].
“I’ll make a hideout first. Be vigilant, please.”
The sun is setting soon.
I didn’t intend to spend a lot of time this time. The speed at which SP increases is also fast, but I just received a lot of SP for helping me kill the metal stingray.
Use ‘[Extract/Combine/Fix (Lv. 06)] to create space inside. It doesn’t have to be too wide.’
There is also an attempt to obtain the old tree itself.
Because this tree itself was a level 6 magic iron. That alone makes it a great ingredient.
‘Use [Space Glass (Alexid)] to create a space inside the tree.’
A little digging is not enough.
And to hide the fact that it is an artificial building, using [Setting Intervention] is the default. If you keep the appearance as much as possible, it won’t be too difficult.
‘If [fluid-type polymer structure] is applied to hide the entrance surface, it becomes a door that can be passed over like a curtain.’
In Jihoo’s head, an efficient design was gradually being completed.
‘If I use only the head of the metal stingray, monsters below level 7 won’t be able to approach it easily.’
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Metal stingrays have nothing to throw away. However, because of its enormous size, there is no shortage of by-products.
‘I’ll have to make a dagger for Heeyeon at the tip of the tail.’
Jihoo completed the hideout before sunset. As I became more knowledgeable, I was able to drastically reduce the amount of SP consumed.