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＜ 14. Foul creature (10) ＞
It was completely unexpected. The number of times Andrea has had close encounters with the Kraken in the game has been countless. However, for a summoned beast to fall into a berserk, this had never happened before .
‘ Even when I played as a summoner character, I almost filled the deck with summons …’
My head was spinning as I tried to guess what the alternative cause was .
‘ With the ring of training? No, it only increases the stats, it doesn’t add a pattern. So, just because a new pattern was added after entering the game? It could be, but somehow it just doesn’t seem like it… well …?’
Andrea’s thoughts suddenly reached the point that only ‘sailors’ who sailed the sea fell into madness. It was a bit of an absurd assumption, but no way . . .
‘ Did Marco get treated as a sailor because of the years he was a slave ?’
Come to think of it, when I checked the status ailments that sailors suffered from in-game, they had the name ‘madness of the sea’, not just ‘beast’ .
the apparent effect
I just skipped it because it was the same as ‘wide width’, but now that I think about it, I guess where it was. I’m guessing, maybe it’s the effect that all those who have been living in the sea for a long time fall into ‘broad’ .
‘ Damn it, I couldn’t have expected this to happen …’
In fact, it was time to think about how to deal with it right away rather than identifying the cause. Even in his normal state, Marco was a tough opponent to face as an enemy. Even more so, if the abilities were raised to a wide range …
Andrea made a decision. It wasn’t just an important moment for experience points. If not, the lives of the entire group are at risk. I had to unlock the ‘Eternal Training Ring’ right now .
‘ Wow …!’
A dizzying feeling, as if I had stumbled. Andrea realized her mistake. To unlock the ring, you had to take off the gauntlet first. But now Marco, who had lost his temper, was on the verge of running at him .
boom !
To make matters worse, a group of sailors who came out of the dock rushed into the deck. A situation where you can’t afford to take off your weapon .
“ Andrea, why is Marco doing that …?”
“ Tricia, cover Emilia-sama !”
There was no time to explain. Instead of taking off the gauntlet, Andrea gave Tricia Polar Dawn .
If a melee broke out, there would be a situation where the bow and the amulet of explosions would not be able to withstand. Trisha had to have at least one melee weapon because she wouldn’t be able to pay attention while she was blocking Marco .
“ Kuaaa !”
Marco screams and charges violently. He looks more like an animal than a human. This time, I couldn’t calm myself down. Andrea lowered her stance and raised her guard with her gauntlets .
Even if they were against him now, Andrea never wanted to attack Marco. I only had to hold on until I pulled out the ‘Marco Summon’ card and reverse summoned it .
However, it would be difficult to dodge all of Marco’s attacks. There was only one thing to believe in .
‘ I have to counter with parrying .’
Marco was bending his arm as far back as he could to swing the hammer. Andrea took a step forward, calculated the right timing and threw out a fist .
After – ung .
Kwa-ang !
‘ Huh ?’
A fist that strayed into thin air and a hammer that harpooned the deck across the ghostly Andrea .
Marco’s attack was so fast that it was difficult for Andrea’s senses to keep up with it. The destructive power was so strong that the entire surroundings collapsed and almost fell to the ground. It’s the power that even shattered a golem without a berserker .
There was no damage nullification left. Although I knew roughly at what timing to punch, I wasn’t sure that I would succeed in parrying at that speed next time. The sense of crisis that if you get hit even once, it’s the end, tightened your breath .
‘ Damn it, I didn’t want to attack Marco, but …’
Andrea changed her plans. If this happened, even the seon-gong had to die. I twisted my body to the side and managed to avoid the hammer strike that was rapidly plunging me down. Leap forward briefly and use the momentum to hit Marco’s side .
Fur – billion !
I thought I went in pretty heavily, but I didn’t feel sick, let alone pushed out. It’s because the resistance rose at the same time in a wide range. Marco swung the hammer sideways, glancing at Andrea with a ferocious gaze .
Whoo – Woong, Chang !
Fortunately, this time I managed to block it with parrying. Marco backs away for a while due to that repulsive force. However, because he didn’t care and rushed at it quickly, Andrea had to continue exchanging sums at risk .
Meanwhile, Trisha was also struggling against the swarming sailors along with Emilia. Even if a colleague was hit by an arrow and his limbs were blown away, he rushed at it, and soon the whole group came right in front of him .
“ Quaaagh !”
“ Kyaaak-kyaak !”
“ Oh, sh*t, really …”
Ghosts that don’t sound like human voices. In my mind, I wanted to blow the whole head off, but I couldn’t because of Andrea’s instructions. Trisha had no choice but to insert her bow and bring out the Polar Dawn .
The power wasn’t weak thanks to the berserk status abnormality, but it was a sloppy attack with a lot of empty gaps because it was wielded randomly. Trisha easily dodged the sailors’ attacks with swift movements and swung her sword at a critical point .
“ Kyaaak !”
“ Ah, the breath of rest !”
Emilia walks and assists even if she has an abnormal sleep condition. However, since it was a single target designation card, it was only able to put one sailor rushing forward to sleep .
“ Priest! Go up to the watchtower !”
“ Yes, yes .”
Emilia followed Trisha’s instructions and climbed the ladder to the watchtower. Tricia attached the blast amulet to the deck and stepped back slightly .
Kwa-ang !
The deck collapsed, opening a huge gap. Sailors who tried to approach fell helplessly into the hole. Tricia draws a card in a moment of time .
‘ Continuous loading …!’
One of the two key cards was drawn. Tricia played her card without delay and drew her sword again. Frenzied sailors were rushing around the gap .
Andrea was struggling. In terms of ability, I had to use at least a Milini card to fill the gap, but Marco’s offensive didn’t allow me to even breathe a momentary sigh .
Whoo – Woong, Chang! Whoo – Hung, Kwajijik !
Marco suppresses even the momentary recoil of parrying with force. Andrea’s hairline was swollen .
If he hadn’t moved his upper body to the side quickly, he would have been hit in the shoulder by a series of consecutive attacks. A level of muscle strength that almost defies the laws of physics .
‘ As it is, it is driven to the corner of the mall. I have to get out of here …’
Kwa-ang !
At that moment, the hull tilted sharply with a sudden strong impact. At the same time, a shadow of majestic size covered the deck .
‘The sea roars. The Kraken emerges over the sea .’
It reminded me of the dark red and lumpy skin, and two yellow eyes staring at the prey without the slightest emotion .
‘ Damn it, the Kraken came up to the sea …’
It means that from now on, I won’t stop just by swinging my legs over the deck or snatching attacks. The Kraken wrapped the entire hull with its remaining legs. From now on, they would launch an offensive to sink the ship .
The sea is entirely Kraken’s domain. Of course, the moment the ship sinks, the massacre is certain. To get out of this pattern, the Kraken’s main body had to be damaged .
But now, Andrea couldn’t even deal with Marco, let alone attack Kraken. It was fortunate that I was able to buy time, even if it was very short, because the ship was shaking badly .
Andrea drew a card, earnestly wishing inwardly .
‘ Please summon Marco, please summon Marco …’
I looked at the card with a trembling heart. Leap, strike, strike… The last chapter is… Defense .
Out of the only 4 cards left in the deck, hit and defense, 3 came up .
Let alone summoning Marco, there was no ‘shadow imprint’ or ‘indomitable will’ .
‘ This kind of luck …’
There was no room to complain. Marco, who occupied the top spot as the boat tilted, took full advantage of his position and swung his hammer as if he was crushing it. It was the moment when Andrea’s concentration was blurred after seeing the dog-like hand .
A hammer that extends at an irregular speed. The first attack succeeded in parrying, but the timing for the second attack was slightly off due to insufficient calculation of acceleration .
Fur-billion !
A shock that pierced the bones of the wrist and pierced the entire body. The moment my body floated into the air, my mind went dizzy and my vision spun around. Andrea almost fell into the sea, but managed to hold on to the railing and survive .
Marco slowly approached the railing, clutching his hammer. Andrea had a hunch. The way to get out of this situation is no longer in yourself .
‘ All I can trust now is… Trisha .’
Andrea’s gaze turned upward. Trisha was standing on top of the watchtower with Emilia .
“ Kuaa !”
“ Khehehehe !”
Sailors climbing the ladder towards the watchtower. Emilia was holding it in check with her cane, but it didn’t seem like it would last long .
A situation in which anyone can be anxious. However, the hunter’s heart sank peacefully. It was thanks to Andrea finally using the two cards he instructed to use first .
‘[ Unique] Continuous reload + (2 cost): Extinction, draw 1 card when using a card with ‘shooting’ in its name .’
‘[ Unique] Master of Shooting + (2 cost): Vanish, If you use a card with ‘Shooting’ in its name, the cost of that card will be reduced by 1 during this battle .’
All preparations are now complete. Trisha drew cards from her deck and began to use them one by one .
‘[ Normal] Strong Shot + (0 Cost): The next arrow attack deals 20 more damage. Every time you use this card, this card’s cost is reduced by 1 for the duration of this battle .’
‘[ Rare] Fatal Shot + (0 Cost): Increases the chance that the next arrow attack will be a critical hit by 20% and deals 30 more damage .’
There are only 6 cards left in the deck, 4 of which have “shooting” in their names. Those cards have long since been reduced to 0 cost .
If you use a
0 -cost card to increase damage, another 0-cost card is drawn, and if you use that card, another 0-cost card is drawn …
An infinite cycle of decks. The strengthening of the power that is done endlessly. Trisha was thrilled when she finally understood how this deck worked .
‘ Andrea… How did you come up with the idea to create such a ridiculous deck ?’
The hand movements to draw cards became ridiculously fast. Strong shot, lethal shot, strong shot… Trisha now uses whatever cards she picks up without even looking at them. I felt infinitely powerful power dwelling in the arrowhead I held in my hand .
Theoretically, the damage that can be done with this deck is infinite. However, time is limited, so this is practically impossible. Seeing the tip of the arrow fluctuate like it was about to explode, Trisha stopped using the card, thinking that was enough .
Trisha couldn’t calculate it, but the already enhanced damage alone was 2130. In addition, considering that it was strengthened with a critical hit, the final damage is twice that .
The arrows on the bowstring, the tension that stretches taut along the strings, the compressed power that gathers at the tip of the arrow, the certainty that it will be able to pierce even the strong wind, inhaling and holding back, aiming at the prey, the end was aiming exactly at the Kraken’s head .
Just as the kraken was about to squeeze the whole ship, Tricia finally let go of her arrow feathers .
aaa !
The sound of the air being torn to shreds resounded. As they crossed the sea, a great spray rose and the water surface cracked. The recoil caused all the masts to bend and the ship tossed and shook .
Power as if it contained a typhoon .
Whoa- oh !
Wooong !
With the penetration, a huge amount of meat pieces exploded. In no time, the sea was stained with Kraken’s bodily fluids .
It happened in an instant. Because of this, in most people’s eyes, it was just a flash of light extending from somewhere, and the Kraken’s head exploded .
Even Trisha couldn’t properly see what she had done, as the watchtower was broken by the shock of the shot. Only Andrea, who was clinging to the railing, understood what was going on .
‘You did it, Trisha .’
The strength of the legs holding the hull was released, and the ship was freed from the Kraken’s bondage. Andrea let out a big sigh of relief and managed to pull her weary body onto the deck .
It was the moment when the battle with the Kraken ended .
＜ 14. Foul Creatures (10) ＞ End