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＜ 17. The difference between you and me (5) ＞
Andrea thought that three conditions had to be met in order to win this battle .
First, to make sure the party doesn’t get confused with the doppelganger during the melee. Second, Trisha needs to lay the groundwork for an infinite shooting cycle first. The last and most important thing is to summon Marco, the strongest member of the party first .
The problem was that the second and third conditions depended purely on luck and were out of hand. If the doppelganger was really lucky, it could even have drawn ‘Summon Marco’ this turn. Andrea held her breath and watched what cards her doppelganger played .
A swirling aura, a swaying black shadow dwelled in the gauntlet. It seemed that he had used ‘Shadow Strike’. Then, seeing that there were no other changes, fortunately, other than that, it seemed that I hadn’t drawn any special cards .
However, it is the same with Andrea. When I saw the handplate, I let out a sigh. Strike, Leap, Defensive Strike, Mana Boost. The deck was compressed, and only cards that didn’t need much were picked out .
Andrea didn’t play any cards after much thought. A decision to save mana while saving the effect of ‘Ring of Beginning’, using the first card twice. Normally, even if you save mana, it will all disappear on the next turn, but …
‘··· It’s a different story now .’
The doppelgangers were ready to rush at any moment. Andrea thought that the first condition should be fulfilled quickly in preparation for the scrambled melee that makes it impossible to recognize who is who .
“ Tricia, something to distinguish you from your doppelganger …”
“ Can this be it? ”
Trisha already knows what Andrea is going to say. She tore the cuffs of the clothes she was wearing with her grip. Along with Emilia’s cuffs, who still have a bewildered expression ,
Andrea saw that and tore off the cuffs. I couldn’t help but admire Trisha’s quick notice and ability to act .
“… that ‘s tough .”
“ Let’s set up a signal that only we can recognize. When I ask what the name is, they give me the name of the monster we met on the last floor. Do you know the priest too ?”
“ Yes, yes .”
Tricia did everything Andrea was going to say first. It was Trisha who showed a thorough and skillful appearance, perhaps because she had previously met a doppelganger .
There was no time for further conversation. Andrea’s doppelganger was close by. Emilia took out a card and applied a buff that increased her resistance. Andrea clenched her fists and prepared to face them .
Whoo-wook !
Fists that are savagely swung. The black energy surrounding the gauntlet created a long trail in the air. Andrea raised her guard and calmly used a counter parry .
KANG !
The force of reaching out was reflected as it was, and the doppelgänger’s right arm bent back greatly. The energy of a shadow blow that scatters into the air .
Whoo-wook !
However, the doppelganger stretches out the other arm without panic. It was a big move, but it was not easy to find a gap because the action was quick. Andrea ducked and narrowly avoided the fist .
Then, Andrea counterattacked, extending her upper body as if she were bouncing. The doppelganger took a leisurely step back to avoid the attack. At that moment, an arrow suddenly aims at Andrea .
‘ Damn it !’
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It was an arrow shot by Trisha’s doppelganger. I hurriedly ducked to avoid it, but I couldn’t stop a momentary gap from forming. In the meantime, lightning-quick kicks dug in .
Whoo – Whoops !
It turned into a ghost and suffered no damage. However, in fact, it was not very different from the damage suffered. For Andrea, who doesn’t have very high resistance, it won’t be easy to withstand even one hit once all the ghost paintings are exhausted .
‘ Of course, the same applies to the doppelganger, so the key is who exhausts the enemy’s ghosting first …’
In a game that ends with 3 points, the situation is no different from allowing the first goal. The doppelganger put on a twisted smile that Andrea had never seen before .
“I don’t know if you’ve been doing well .”
“…”
“ We, doppelgangers, share consciousness. It means that the memories of meeting you before will remain with us .”
It was information that Andrea already knew. Whether it’s because they have separate mother bodies, all the doppelgangers they encounter share memories and experiences .
The doppelganger slowly approached Andrea and continued talking .
“ At that time, you died in vain because you were a wreck… But now, thankfully, my body is fine and I worked hard to develop my strength .”
“…”
“ I have the confidence to handle your power better than you right now. I will let you experience self-destruction with your own power .”
The more doppelgangers you meet on higher floors, the higher your proficiency in using the equipment and cards you have. The doppelganger seemed confident that he would be better at fighting. But Andrea snorted .
“… You, since you copied my appearance now, you must be aware of everything I went through in the dungeon, right ?”
A doppelganger does not only copy the external appearance of a target, but also copies all of its inner memories.
However, I can’t find out what happened outside the dungeon .
The doppelganger raises his eyebrows slightly at the sudden question. Andrea continued in a calm voice .
“ Then, do you know what happened to all the guys with long tongues I met ?”
As he squirmed, tendons stood out from his doppelganger’s forehead. Even if everything else was copied the same, Andrea’s skill at provoking the opponent was superior .
“… a cheeky fellow .”
The enraged doppelganger screamed and charged Andrea with even more vigor .
Meanwhile, Trisha was hiding behind a barrier summoned by Emilia to keep her doppelgangers in check. Originally, I planned to pierce it with arrows without giving them time to do anything, but I couldn’t help it because the doppelgangers also hid behind the same thick barrier .
Just once, he gave Andrea a chance to shoot his bow. In the meantime, Trisha hit her doppelganger’s wrist, so it was a catastrophe. However, whether it was a potion or a healing card, the doppelganger immediately shot the bow again intact .
After a sluggish skirmish, Tricia eventually came to the same conclusion as Andrea. This is a fight where the first person to turn the infinite cycle wins. If I can strengthen it like that, I’ll be able to blow the whole enemy away along with the barrier .
I had to pull out
‘ Continuous Reload’ and ‘Shooting Master’ as quickly as possible. One turn has already passed. Trisha trembled as she drew a card from her deck .
The cards that came out like that are Blink Shot, Master of Shooting, and Continuous Reload .
Tricia nearly let out a moment of exclamation. It was unbelievable luck to get the two desired cards at the same time from a draw with only three cards. Trisha, who plays two cards simultaneously without delay .
However, the card was only used for ‘continuous loading’. Tricia’s face, which was puzzled, soon became livid .
Each cost 2 mana, so it costs 4 mana to use the cards at the same time. Trisha, whose maximum mana is 3, could only use one of these cards .
It wasn’t luck, it was rather the worst draw .
In order to draw and use a card that has not been used now, you had to draw all the remaining cards and cycle the deck. That means the doppelganger has an overwhelmingly high chance of completing the infinite shooting cycle first .
I couldn’t leave it like this. Something had to be done. Trisha turned her attention to Emilia, who was just drawing a card .
“ Priest, what will happen to the drawn card ?”
“ Uh… a blow, body cleansing, and a breath of rest .”
This should be it. Tricia hit her knee .
“ Please use the breath of rest quickly !”
“ Oh, yes !”
Originally, Breath of Rest is a card that inflicts a sleep condition on a single target. However, now it has been transformed into a card that inflicts an abnormal sleep condition in a wide area by receiving the effect of the artifact Emilia obtained on the 70th floor, the ‘Forty-fingered Grasp’ .
‘ If it was only eaten by one person, you could use a status recovery potion the moment you use it, but if you cast it on everyone at the same time, you won’t be able to use it. Then, let’s blink over the barrier and sort out the doppelgangers right away .’
Trisha used ‘Blink Shot’ and pulled the bowstring .
Finally, Emilia used her card and hit the floor with her staff. The power of the Earth God spreads along the floor. Tricia peeked out of the barrier, waiting for the doppelgangers to fall all at once .
However, Andrea’s doppelganger seemed to stumble for a moment, but then started moving normally again. Trisha’s doppelganger even fired a check shot at Trisha, who raised her head .
Wedge love !
“ Ugh !”
The cheek was grazed and the skin was torn in length. It was clear that if I had avoided it even a little late, I would have had a hole in my head .
Trisha realized what had happened. A blue shield mark floated above the heads of the doppelgangers who were seen for a moment. Trisha also benefited from that skill when facing the dragon .
Inviolable shield, a skill that grants immunity to all status ailments for a certain period of time .
‘… sh*t !’
It was clear that Emilia’s doppelganger had used it at the right time. I am at a loss as to what to do now. Trisha bit her lip hard .
Andrea and her doppelganger continued to exchange battles, and both of them exhausted their ghosting count. Mistakes were no longer tolerated. Even if you allow a small gap, the opponent’s gauntlet will be smashed .
Whoo-wook !
empty !
A heavy metal sound and Andrea being pushed out. At first, I didn’t get the timing for the counterattack, but the doppelganger’s senses were improving in real time .
Andrea didn’t run again and stepped back. If you were hit by a series of counterattacks, you would definitely get a counterattack. The battle went into a lull for a while .
Of course, that didn’t mean rest. Two hands facing the deck at the same time. Perhaps the direction of the battle would change greatly depending on the card drawn this time .
His gaze hurriedly checks the drawn card. Andrea smiled. Apparently, his natural luck at this moment was a bit better than his doppelganger .
Andrea used ‘Summon Marco’ .
A warrior armed with silver armor and a heavy hammer appeared above the green magic circle. Marco shook his head. Andrea tried to explain the situation as quickly as possible .
“ Mar . . .”
Fur-billion !
However, Andrea’s words were cut off in the middle. Andrea runs away with an intense shock that stops her breath. The doppelganger using shadow imprinting closed the gap in an instant and punched him in the abdomen .
The doppelganger looked at Marco and spoke in the same tone as Andrea .
“ Mr. Marco, I don’t have time to explain! It’s that elite monster you’ve encountered before! We have to finish it quickly before summoning the fake Marco from the other side !”
It was hidden by the helmet, so I couldn’t see his expression, but even if I pretended, Marco was in great confusion. Marco looks at the two Andreas who cannot be distinguished from each other .
Andrea tried to say something, not to be fooled. However, I still couldn’t get out of the aftermath of the shock. Even if you try to open your mouth, all you can hear is a groaning sound .
The doppelganger drove a wedge between them .
“ Did I mention before that that monster doesn’t remember what happened outside the dungeon? The first food Mr. Marco gave me was white porridge! Trisha and Priest Emilia have to help too, so we have to end it quickly !”
Andrea’s eyes widened. The doppelganger’s cunning was beyond his imagination .
What Marco brought him white porridge must have happened outside the dungeon. However, Andrea had previously told Marco about it ‘in the dungeon’ when she met her doppelganger .
The attitude of the doppelganger who skillfully hides the fact and disturbs Marco. It was virtually impossible for Marco, who was suddenly summoned and confused, to suspect that the doppelganger was fake in this situation .
“… you are the real Andrea .”
Marco slowly approached the real Andrea with a hammer .
After glancing at Andrea, he raised the hammer high. Andrea desperately looked Marco in the eye, hoping he would notice, but Marco, already falsely convinced, stubbornly ignored the gaze .
Whoo-wook !
Finally, Marco’s hammer began to fall through the air towards Andrea .
＜ 17. The difference between you and me (5) ＞ End