113 Fire Reunion (1)
First of all, we gathered the equipment of the three people in one place.
And I gave Charon a priority.
“If you need anything, take it.”
“It’s not that frivolous.”
“Don’t give up. You didn’t catch one.”
“If you say so… … .”
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Maybe he didn’t have what he wanted, so he picked up some of the loot that Charon had collected.
A good quality leather bag and a few bottles of potions.
and… … .
“A two-handed hammer? Do you only take that?”
“I don’t think it would fit my body because it’s small anyway.”
Well, that’s right.
Soon after, Charon smiled brightly, holding an ax and a large hammer in both hands.
“If it is difficult to kill with an ax, I think you can kill it with this!”
The expression method was not refined, but it was reasonable in terms of the content alone.
Because blunts are more effective against monsters like stone golems.
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More than anything… … .
‘Am, barbarians are the original rule of thumb.’
Seeing Charon’s more plausible Barbarian look made me happy.
So I handed over a few more pieces of equipment.
“If you don’t need it, keep it and sell it.”
“However… … !”
It’s going, but what’s going on.
Why are barbarians really so nice?
If I were a human, I would have exposed the eyes of greed.
“Don’t forget that the stronger you get, the easier the young warriors become.”
“… … i get it. I will definitely sell this item and turn it into equipment that will help me.”
The reason for forcibly handed the equipment while instilling a sense of duty was simple.
Well, if I had swallowed it by myself, I would have gained about 200,000 more stones… … .
In the long run, this will be beneficial to me.
“Be stronger, Charon son of Tarson.”
“I will. Definitely, even for the sake of our people.”
Of the six races, the Barbarians are the weakest. Individual potential is sufficient, but most of them die in the early stages.
Of course, the wind of change won’t blow right away just because one person changes… … .
What if the number gradually increases starting with him?
So what if such a virtuous cycle continues, where young warriors survive even a little and become top explorers?
‘Then the power of the barbarians will grow bigger and bigger.’
Like it or not, I am now a barbarian.
The greater the influence of the parental family, the greater the dripping effect.
Just look at the wizard.
If it were not for the huge community called Matap, would they have been able to be so arrogant?
“Then move slowly. We might be annoyed if someone sees us.”
In that sense, he escorted Charon to the first floor and gave advice on this and that during the rest of the time.
When looking for a team, choose a place with at least one member of a different race. If there is someone who is friendly, be more wary, but don’t show it on the outside and show your emptiness.
“I think you now know what it means to hide your ax in innocence!”
Is it because I have a great example I gave the trio today?
Charon caught the point of my words precisely.
“I think it would be okay to intentionally save a night friend as a human and then pretend to sleep. If he has a plan, he will definitely reveal his secrets!”
Ah, uh, um… … .
This is what I didn’t tell you… … .
“… … That’s a good way.”
Was the incident so shocking today that he was treated as a monster by his colleagues and betrayed?
It was truly a terrifying application.
***
[23:49]
At the beginning of the 5th day.
The two of us who took Charon to the first floor returned to the land of the dead. Then, I speeded up a bit and focused on the search.
Because I wasted almost a day unintentionally.
After 10 days, the second floor is closed.
In other words, unless you finish this expedition on the second floor, you need to move a little busier. We don’t even have work to do before we go to the third floor.
“Yes? You’re going to catch Death Knight? could that be? I heard it’s a difficult monster to meet… … .”
Level 6 Monster Death Knight.
A bastard among bastards that can be encountered with a very rare chance in the land of the dead on the 2nd floor.
I also had to develop a new character several times before I found out the conditions for this guy’s appearance.
“Don’t worry. It won’t be a problem to meet you.”
Are you used to this kind of conversation now?
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Misha did not hesitate to ask where she got such information.
I just expressed other concerns.
“Um, but even if that’s the case, I don’t know if we can catch it together.”
It wasn’t an incomprehensible anxiety.
It’s a level 6 monster. We met occasionally on the 4th floor, but now it’s not a pool party, it’s just the two of us.
‘I’ve only hunted level 8 so far, so I don’t even know how strong I am.’
Before meeting me, Missha had a history of being active on the 4th floor even with two essences.
Although it lacks specs, it has covered the shortcomings with the martial arts skills obtained through hard work.
However, in the meantime, I signed a contract with Soul Soo, my lifelong wish, and this time I got two essences.
Even one belonged to the Guardian.
‘If you add the combination synergy… … In fact, it would be safe to say that it became several times stronger.’
I judged soberly from a gamer’s point of view.
The two of us are strong enough to succeed in hunting.
However, there is no need to explain this one by one.
A barbarian has a way of speaking that suits him.
“Misha, trust me.”
“If you say so… You can’t even say you don’t like it.”
“Okay then.”
I must have obtained Misha’s consent, and after that, I continued to search the area.
Deathpind, Chimerawolf, Ghoullord, etc.
He widened the search radius by destroying the visible level 8 monsters.
and… … .
“I’m going to have to stop and camp today.”
Day 5 ended with no results.
The next day, the 6th day, was the same.
[22:40]
A little over an hour left until the 7th day car starts.
I let out a long sigh.
‘I didn’t know that I wouldn’t be able to find it for more than two days.’
When a new labyrinth is opened, a tombstone is randomly generated in the land of the dead. And at the beginning of the 7th day, a Death Knight is summoned.
In other words, once you find the monument, you can easily encounter the Death Knight by riding in front of it.
However… … .
‘Huh, so am I.’
Hunting for two days was sloppy and he roamed around, but he couldn’t find even the crumbs of the tombstone.
It was an unexpected situation.
No matter how wide the second floor is, it is not necessary to search the entire second floor, but only the 8th-level area.
I decided that two days would be enough to find out.
‘Zep, should I just give up on Death Knight?’
As I was eating again because of the efforts of the past two days, Misha slid over to my side.
“Don’t be so heartbroken. Where is the book that says only the right words every day? There’s a big tombstone in the land of the dead? I’ve never heard of anything like that before.”
Well, first of all, isn’t it right to view this as comfort?
“So, don’t lock yourself up in the library on a fictitious day, and go play with me for a bit.”
“… Why is that?”
“Oh, that! Hikurod did the same. It’s more helpful to have a few conversations with the explorers at the bar when you have time to read a few books!”
Now that I see it, it seems that the dwarf taught Misha only bad things… … .
It was also a bit like giving a facelift.
In fact, most explorers were like that.
They prefer to socialize and learn information at a bar rather than reading a book.
There are some guys who say that drinking and playing is an extension of their work, so I said everything.
“… Why are you not talking?”
“It was just that I had nothing to say.”
“Why didn’t you say anything?”
“Stop talking about this, let’s move on.”
I did not want to waste my time with meaningless arguments, so I resumed the movement.
How long has it been since then?
[23:59]
I checked the watch and brushed off my regrets.
Day 7 starts soon.
And as soon as the Death Knights are summoned, they start wandering around, so in reality, they crossed the water in this expedition.
‘Because experience was the goal in the first place… … .’
I took out my compass with regrets behind me.
“Oh, you’re finally going to the third floor?”
“okay.”
Instead of wandering around looking for the tombstone, he turned north.
That was the moment.
“uh? Bjorn?”
“Did you feel it too?”
“Ugh, something chilled my spine.”
The air has changed.
It’s hard to put into words, but the moment you change, your body responds first.
‘no way?’
One possibility that came to mind was borrowing a knife from Misha and injuring the back of her hand.
Juruk.
When you press down on the blade and scrape it down, acid blood runs down the gaping seam.
“Ouch! what are you doing! Doesn’t the blade hurt?”
It’s Misha’s grumbling anyway.
I counted the time, watching the wound.
‘one two three four five six… … .’
As the number increased, a smile spread across his lips.
The wound that should have healed in a few seconds is still not healing.
That is to say.
「The character has been exposed to [Grudge].」
The Death Knight I was looking for is nearby.
「Healing and regeneration effects are greatly reduced.」
It’s also very close.
***
‘Somehow, I looked almost everywhere and couldn’t find anything. It was really close here.’
Even though I felt some sort of disappointment, I was alert.
It was because of one piece of information that I soon realized.
‘[Grudge] has already been activated… … .’
Cursed Aura [Grudge] is an active skill.
A skill that turns on and off at the will of a monster or character who has acquired the essence.
Simply put, there is no reason to use it in normal times.
Unless you’re fighting.
[00: 00]
The situation was very clear.
At this point, less than a minute had passed since I was summoned.
As soon as the Death Knight opened his eyes, he entered the battle.
It’s not that there’s no chance that an explorer passing by just in time might get involved… … .
‘That’s unlikely to happen.’
It would be far more reasonable to think that someone unidentified was waiting in front of the monument rather than such a bizarre coincidence.
‘Are you a player?’
That’s the first thing I thought of.
However, the number of other cases could not be ruled out.
The Dzarwi clan, which was classified as a large clan, didn’t even know how to summon orc heroes.
Perhaps the information about Death Knight was not so advanced.
‘Well, you’ll find out exactly when you go.’
I decided to put the final judgment on hold for now, and I moved quickly with Misha.
It was dark all around, but it wasn’t difficult to find the direction.
Quang-!
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Maybe it’s because they’re fighting quite hotly, because there was a continuous explosion sound.
However, Misha asked, pulling my wrist, as to how confused I was with this circumstance alone.
“Bjorn, maybe Death Knight came out? Who are you fighting with right now?”
“okay.”
“Wait, stop! What are you going to do?”
Whatever it is, I’ll have to get some experience points by burying even a flat hit.
“What? If you do that, you could be attacked!”
When I translated my future plans into this worldview and told them, Misha was terrified.
It was a reasonable concern for her.
Even if not as much as a predator, breaking into battle or intercepting prey is considered extremely unmanned by explorers.
However… … .
“Okay. I have no intention of claiming the right to the essence or magic stones, so I can just pretend that I thought it was a dangerous situation.”
“Umm, though… … .”
“Don’t worry. If anything happens, I will take full responsibility—”
“You idiot! Do you think I meant what I meant to be responsible for myself? Ugh, how did I ever get involved with this guy… All right, let’s go! I don’t know anymore!”
Hmm, that’s a bit embarrassing.
I’m not saying that I’ll do well on my own.
‘… … Anyway, I don’t know about looting, but this is within the allowable range.’
Engraving the additional information into my head, I spurred my footsteps.
And maybe 10 seconds passed?
[Kyaah!]
The four explorers can be seen behind the sword-wielding Death Knight.
“uh?”
It looks like they saw us too.
So, without any restraint, I smashed the Death Knight with a mace.
Puff-!
Okay, this will give you experience points.
As if waiting, I shouted the prepared lines.
“Don’t worry! I will save you!”
That’s why barbarians are scammers.
“Behel—la ah ah ah ah ah!”
I don’t know if it’s human.
Would you still think this was intentional?
***
A Death Knight who staggers after being hit by a heavy blow.
[Kyaak?!]
From the looks of it, it seems that this guy was also embarrassed by my intrusion. It won’t be as much as a party of four with eyes wide open.
“What are you doing?!”
The human warrior, who was closest to me, realized the situation belatedly and shouted.
Next was the fairy archer in the back row.
“What are you helping? If you don’t step back, I’ll attack you too.”
A voice that is tiring, yet utterly sharp.
I shouted, pretending to be confused.
“I, I was just trying to help!”
“Who asked for help?”
“uh? Wasn’t it? I think I heard… … .”
“… … All right, step back! If you don’t want to get caught up in it!”
“Oh, I see!”
While talking, he bounced back the Death Knight’s sword he had received several times with his shield, and retreated to where Misha was.
“Damn, what the hell is this all of a sudden!”
Whether or not he has his own skills, the human warrior skillfully took over the aggro of the Death Knight while complaining.
And the battle resumed naturally.
I erased my face as a clumsy barbarian and told only Misha to hear it.
“How is it? I don’t think there’s anything to be concerned about.”
I wanted to reassure Misha, who was worried that she would be driven into an unmanned explorer.
But the reaction that came back was a little unexpected.
“You are really… … .”
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Maybe my acting was impressive, Misha can’t keep up with her words until the end.
“after… All right, what can I say? Others need to know that you are like this.”
“what are you talking about? I’m only showing this to you.”
“Yes? that, as well? No, is it like that?”
Anyway, the chatter ended at this point, and I watched the ensuing battle.
How many chances are there to observe another team’s hunting so closely?
‘It’s not a pool party, but the balance is pretty good.’
A human warrior who can tank well even alone.
“I’m going one more room, step back!”
A dealer line made up of wizards and fairy archers who wield fire magic.
and… … .
‘It’s like seeing a summoner for the first time here.’
Even a human male in a utility-type position that puts a deal or buffs using the monsters extracted with the summoning-type ability.
“Bjorn, that man… Aren’t you used to something?”
At Misha’s sudden words, I checked the summoner again.
A dwarf body that appears to be around 160.
Because of the hood, it was shaded and it was difficult to check the face in detail… … .
Still, I feel a strange sense of dread.
‘what? Where did you see him? There’s no way I can’t remember the summoner… … .’
It was a moment when I looked back on the familiar reason.
“all. Avoid everyone! The attack I was talking about, oh, it’s coming!”
The summoner stutters and gives orders.
Thanks to this, the blurry memories became clear.
Soon after, I checked the face of the fairy located near the man once more, and made a conclusion.
‘Ah, that bastard then.’
It was definitely the guy.