Episode 14
“Thank you for the suggestion… … I do not want to give up on humanity.”
-The choice is irreversible upon refusal.
-Do you really want to refuse? (Y/N)
Fafnir made a decision.
“So I don’t think I can keep up.”
Clearly, the offer itself was very enticing.
Instantly upgrade your specs to a high-ranking vampire.
It was ridiculously powerful even in a fight using vampirism and blood magic.
however… … .
‘Because that’s not what I set my goal for.’
Higher vampires are powerful, but they can’t be the best.
reason? Simple.
Because the counter is so clear.
‘I can’t even use a class that uses divine power, especially a paladin.’
Necromancers and warlocks are still better.
But become a vampire or undead?
From that moment on, the paladin becomes an opponent that is difficult to beat even if there is a difference of more than 2 tiers.
‘It’s a fatal weakness that comes out when you try to conquer the game.’
Even in a multiplayer battle against many, vampires are not as strong as you think.
You have to engage in a melee through vampire blood and blood magic, but your opponent won’t let you do that.
Above all, there was a reason Fafnir couldn’t choose a vampire.
‘flush… … . It’s because the class of that guy who is the best in the game was a paladin.’
Flush, the original protagonist whose luck reached the sky.
As long as that guy’s job is a paladin.
As much as a vampire who folds and enters on his own, he could never do it.
“okay? Well, if you don’t like it, there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Hemora continued with a slightly regretful expression.
“But I can’t send it away empty-handed, and I have to give you a present. A gift worthy of me, Hemora.”
After speaking, Hemora stood up.
‘uh?’
Before I knew it, the smell of blood and the strange smell of perfume penetrated my nostrils.
– You have received the blessing of the Blood God.
-Hemora’s lifeline skill (Epic) has been created.
The way to bestow protection is to share blood.
But this time, it just passed by like a fresh first kiss.
No wonder.
Because the current one was just a trial version.
“Now, check it out.”
said Hemora, stepping back from the nape of her neck.
‘skill? Skill status window!’
[Hemora’s lifeline]
-Rating: Epic
-Classification: Passive
-MP Consumption: None.
-Cooldown: one week
-Effect: Resurrects only once when receiving fatal damage. At this time, the HP and MP replenished are the same as the damage of the last attack received just before.
– Acquisition condition: Possess the protection of the blood god
‘Hook up.’
Fafnir involuntarily inhaled.
Normal – Magic – Rare – Unique – Epic – Legendary – Hyper – God.
The appearance of the fourth rank from the top among the ranks of Horizon!
It was then.
– Acquired the first epic level skill in all servers.
-Accomplished a new achievement ‘First Narrative’.
– Acquired a new title, ‘Pioneer of Narrative’.
– All stats except Luck have increased by +5.
– Luck status has increased by +1.
– Reputation has risen by +1,000.
-Experience gained.
– Level up!
– Level up!
– Earthly heroes and lords, minions of gods and demons began to wonder about your name.
– Achieved the first epic (EPIC) achievement on all servers.
– Became the first to be listed in the Epic Hall of Fame.
Numerous messages popped up one after another.
Many of them were nonsensical.
No, most of them did.
To say that I achieved an epic level achievement for the first time on the entire server.
Things like being the first to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
But Fafnir was unconcerned.
reason? Simple.
‘I’ve had countless experiences like this in my current life, so what?’
More important than that is to finish the story in front of you.
“Thank you very much for considering my lowly circumstances, great man.”
Fafnir lay flat.
“Even though I can’t keep up with you, I will always lend my strength when the time comes when you need help.”
“I like that.”
but.
Having said that, Hemora threw two books.
-Blood Magic: Obtained the skill book of ???.
-Blood Magic: Obtained the skill book of ???.
“At least it’s good to learn them all if they’re going to be helpful to me.”
After speaking, Hemora looked up at the sky and murmured.
“Now is the time to rebuild my power… … . The bloodless vampire clan will once again rule the night.”
Dig. The figure of the girl with the red cloak spread out disappeared.
– Cleared the Catacombs 2nd floor dungeon.
– Level up!
– Level up!
– Level up!
A level-up declaration that appears in succession.
Fafnir’s level rose in an instant, and he reached level 41 at once.
‘If it’s level 41, I’ll be able to re-equip it.’
And that’s not all.
‘It’s a resurrection skill.’
Resurrection items took the place of morale items in all those games.
When others play with one coin.
Fafnir has a coin called the lifeline of blood.
It was a huge deal.
A ‘definite annihilator’ used by high-ranking bosses.
It meant that if I had this skill, I could get over that hurdle, even if it was only once.
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However, the conditions were more difficult than the resurrection of other games.
Depending on conditions.
This is because as soon as he came to life, he could die again without being able to do anything.
‘Still, it’s a hundred times better than nothing.’
In addition, in the Hall of Epic Achievements, various titles.
A huge benefit was eaten raw.
‘If only I had this, I’d be able to play a little tighter.’
It was then.
A fact that I had forgotten came to my mind.
‘Oh, I have to check these guys too.’
Two random skill books that Hemora gave you!
Now was the time to try your luck.
“Use the skill book!”
– Acquired the blood magic ‘Blood Explosion’ skill.
‘Skill check.’
[Blood Explosion]
-Rating: Magic
-Classification: Active
-Consumed HP: 500
-Cooldown: 30 seconds
-Effect: When an attack hits an enemy, the blood in that area explodes. The explosion deals 350 + Wisdom Status X3 damage to the enemy.
-Inflicts ‘Bleeding~Very Severe Bleeding’ debuff on hit opponents
– Skill level: 1
– Acquisition condition: Possess the protection of the blood god
*The damage of this attack is not affected by physical defense.
After seeing the skill, Fafnir recalled his feelings.
‘It’s not bad.’
A skill that inflicts damage by bursting the opponent’s blood.
It was an attack skill that had decent damage and not bad additional effects.
furthermore… … .
‘There is one more effect attached to this skill.’
Leather or armor is strong against external attacks and weak against internal attacks.
Once the skill hits, that part becomes the opponent’s weakness.
‘It will be a very useful skill depending on how you use it.’
Opponents with hard armor are countless.
‘Now then, let’s see the second one.’
Fafnir smiled and opened the next skill book.
At that moment, I saw a familiar skill name.
– Acquired the Blood Magic ‘Vampire Aura’ (Unique) skill.
no really?
‘oh my god… … ! Amazing, Great!’
In reality, Kang-Han Kim has played dozens of games.
The common tier 1 effect in that game was vampirism.
“Check your skills.”
[Vampire Aura]
-Rating: Unique
-Classification: Passive
-Effect: When dealing damage to an enemy, 12% of the damage is converted to HP for recovery.
-This effect only applies to minions with flesh and blood.
-The effect is applied as a healing effect.
– This effect is also applied when attacking an ally.
– Skill level: 1
– Acquisition condition: Possess the protection of the blood god
‘As expected, it’s a vampiric skill.’
Recovering HP through attacks.
It was a skill effect that showed great efficiency regardless of any class.
‘But there are a few restrictions.’
First of all, Skeleton Soldiers and Golems are not affected by this skill.
or wield a weapon directly.
You have to minister to a monster with blood and flesh to see the effect.
And that’s not all.
Because it is classified as a recovery effect.
It is affected by the healing reduction effect as it is.
‘If two or more are overlapped, it will come in almost as much as mosquito urine.’
Since a skill is a skill, there were a lot of restrictions attached to it.
‘Someday I’ll have to serve the monsters too.’
Fafnir got up from his seat.
‘Has the bloody general gone?’
He said he would restore his power right now.
Until then, there will be no major changes in the development of the novel.
‘Before that, I have to grow as much as possible.’
Even if you don’t get to the peak.
At least it must have enough power to affect the map.
‘This is not the time. Come on, Kim Kang-han.’
There was no time to hesitate.
– Gathered a true black hairy plant.
Fafnir started scraping the dungeon walls and floors.
It’s time to hold on to the most mental line in the dungeon raid.
It was time for more gains.
* * *
“No, the temple of Hemora?!”
Necromancer Guild.
Gould jumped up at Fafnir’s report.
“If it’s Hemora, is it the Hemora I know?”
“Yes, it was the temple of Hemora, the bloody general.”
The story of meeting Hemora was intentionally hidden.
It’s because I didn’t expect what kind of reaction would be if the story of a transcendent existence came out.
“It is a great achievement. Could I share the key with you?”
“Yes, of course.”
Fafnir readily nodded.
“Thank you very much. It is an honor as a necromancer to worship in such a place.”
-Necromancer Gould’s affinity has increased by +20.
Anyway, the 2nd floor of the catacombs is only for a week.
It’s not a rental, it’s a place where you can leave it at all!
It was a business that remained if you could get a good impression with it.
“hmm… … .”
After the story calmed down.
Gould looked at Fafnir and began to think about something.
You can groan with your chin on your chin, or you can walk around the guild with your arms crossed.
Gould finally spoke.
“Hey, do you have any schools in mind?”
“yes? On the side of the Legion School… … .”
“It’s not just about being interested, it’s about the proper school.”
“… … !”
Lightning struck Fafnil’s back.
‘It’s a hidden quest.’
I never thought the hidden quests would come one after another.
It was a game-like chain reaction that guaranteed high risk and high return.
“My thoughts are the same as the Legion School, but is there a problem?”
“no… … Not a problem.”
Gould explained.
“Because what you have done is so great. If you’re interested, I was wondering if you could come as a successor to the Arcane School I belonged to.”
-Gould wants to accept you as a disciple.
-Will you accept the priest-teacher relationship?
A suggestion of a teacher-disciple relationship that I couldn’t believe!
Usually, to get an offer like this, you have to do chores for several months, but in this case, that process was skipped entirely.
“This… … .”
“I don’t mean to abandon the Legion School. But my school is a little special among them.”
Gould grins.
Fafnir did not readily give an answer.
reason? Simple.
Is it a great NPC that Gould can use as his teacher?
It’s because no matter how you look at it, you can’t feel it.
‘What should I do if I grow up soon after taking him as a teacher?’
An NPC in the city just outside the beginner area.
No matter how you looked at it, it didn’t look like the level was very high or there was a secret.
Isn’t that right from that rat-like face?
‘Although I received a lot of favor from Gould… … . That and this are two different things.’
Having a teacher is not a bad thing.
Just betraying the master will greatly reduce karma.
‘Well, since I’m not a user, but an NPC teacher, I don’t think it matters much.’
Wary of the growth rate, Gould attacks?
It’s enough to run away after reviving.
‘It’s a transaction with good points and no bad things.’
Then there is no reason not to accept it.
Fafnil nodded.
“I will call you Master from now on.”
“Please, my first pupil.”
Gould replied with a grin.
The next moment, a message appeared in front of Fafnir’s eyes.
-Became a priestly relationship with Necromancer Gould.
-The level difference with the current teacher is ‘very high’.
-Current Gould’s Level: 450
What, what?!
Fafnir opened his mouth slightly involuntarily.