Episode 107: Slap and bang (1)
An Jeong-mi looked apologetic the whole time, but I really didn’t care.
When I was raiding the Feather Serpent Altar, my goal was the ‘Priest’ item, but I had already obtained it and melted it down, and after that, I had nothing else to look forward to.
Besides, even if there was something you wanted, how could you get an item from a random box that you could just get as you pleased?
So I was thinking comfortably that it didn’t matter whether I came out or not.
‘And the main reward is a dagger anyway.’
[Feather Serpent Witch Doctor Dagger (C)]
▷Automatic durability recovery
▷Memorize (C)
1. Save magic twice
2. Reduce the rank of storage magic by 1.
Memorize.
Most magic skills take time to cast, whether long or short, but magic stored in Memorize can be activated immediately, skipping the casting time.
However, you can’t save as much as you want and use it as much as you want, but you can use magic twice a day based on C rank.
If you use both, the memorize will be sealed until the next day.
If you save A-class magic and use it as a memorize, it will manifest as B-class magic.
Also, instead of having the advantage of being able to cast magic instantly, the power of the stored magic when cast is somewhat reduced.
If you save Class D, it will manifest as Class E.
Rank decreases by 1 based on C-rank memorization.
These limitations can be improved by increasing the rank of the memorize itself, but unfortunately, the skills granted to the equipment cannot be improved without some degree of improvement.
Still, if it’s at a C-class level, it’ll be quite useful for a while.
I separated the blade and handle of the sorcerer’s dagger, and attached the removed blade to the tip of [Root].
Then, a very short spear with a black shaft and a gold blade was completed.
[Root (A)]
▷Very high mana conductivity
▷Apply damage prevention (A)
▷Automatic durability recovery
▷Levitate Zone (C) always activated
▷Memorize (C)
▷Upgradeable
▷Upgradeable
‘The priest has had enough use.’
▷Copy-Characteristics[2/2]
1. Elemental Resistance (S)
2. Priest (D)
Now it’s okay to overwrite the second slot with a different trait.
If you are copying skills or traits, it is ideal to get them from Dang Gyu-yeong, a third-year student.
So, I looked into it intermittently during the interpersonal battle and [Distortion] training last week, but unfortunately, all the ones I found out were either thieves or shadow magicians.
Universal skills like [Thief’s Step] are not easily noticeable even if I copy and use them.
If I write [Welcome Flight], the number of people who doubt me will increase by a truckload in an instant.
Shadow magicians themselves are extremely rare, and the welcoming flight is almost Dang Gyu-yeong’s signature skill.
The characteristics are the same.
For this reason, copying anything from Dang Gyu-young is on hold for now.
The next person to look at was Song Cheon-hye.
The class is also the same as the wizard class, and as a member of the leadership group, his skills are also at the top level among the first-year students.
This week’s defense strategy battle was about gradually breaking records in line with Song Cheon-hye’s pace, and half of the intention was to see what kind of characteristics she had, as shown above.
The other half was because of the [Close Combat] and [Commander] rules, so I needed to raise Song Cheon-hye’s skills to a certain extent rather than doing it all by myself.
‘That’s almost here now.’
I also chose the characteristics and continued to practice in practice mode to get enough proficiency in defense.
It’s time to start getting some real-world scores.
* * *
After school.
Dungeon-dong.
While Song Cheon-hye was waiting for Kim Ho to arrive,
I was lost in thought and walked around in circles in one spot.
The idea is, of course, this week’s defense strategy battle.
‘I managed to block that damn thing with a bang, but… ‘
I managed to read the premonitions of the Goblin Decapitator and block his cleaver throw.
On the 6th attempt.
It was an embarrassing result considering that she had confidently promised Kim Ho, “Of course, we have to do it in one go,” but Song Cheon-hye tried hard to ignore that fact.
‘… … Anyway? What’s important is that I succeeded?’
Wouldn’t it be okay if the results were good?
The fact that the cleaver no longer gets stuck in the statue of the goddess means that there is no need to worry about losing all of your stamina at once.
Thanks to this, we were able to significantly improve our record.
However, at this point, after completing the 7th and 8th challenges, the Goddess Statue’s remaining stamina was less than 70%.
It is an unsatisfactory result for Song Cheon-hye, who aims for a perfect game or a score of over 90%.
‘At least I want to surpass Hong Yeon-hwa.’
Currently, the best record of the Hong Yeon-hwa-Kwak Ji-cheol duo is in the early 80% range, and they are consistently ahead of the Kim Ho-Song Cheon-hye duo.
Hong Yeon-hwa’s cold laughter was depicted in Song Cheon-hye’s mind.
A version that emphasizes considerably more meanness than the original.
‘Euuuu… … !’
Song Cheon-hye trembled in anger.
Although she pretended not to care on the outside, she also felt a sense of rivalry inside.
I still had the feeling that I was losing 1-0 in the sticker battle.
‘We have to win this time. At least Hong Yeon-hwa.’
But what else can we do here?
That was exactly why Song Cheon-hye was troubled.
After repeating the same thing eight times, she was starting to realize it.
The fact that this is one’s limit.
There may be room for a little bit of improvement, but it won’t be enough to get you over 80%.
Are you trying to harass your partner, Kim Ho?
This is also nonsense.
Song Cheon-hye also had a sense of shame.
It was he who pointed out the pre-death movements of the assassin that he had missed, and it was he who covered for him every time he missed the cleaver.
Besides, it’s really a prick to my conscience to tell them to ‘try harder!’
‘Then what do we do now?’
So the worries go round and round again, back to square one.
No sharp numbers came to mind.
Song Cheon-hye was unable to do anything, and just kept going around in circles like a dog wagging its tail.
Suddenly, Song Cheon-hye felt a presence and turned her head.
And then my eyes met with Kim Ho’s, who was walking towards me from over there.
If their eyes met like this, I wish he had walked a little faster, but Kim Ho kept his leisurely pace and approached Song Cheon-hye.
“Are you here?”
“What about the Hong Yeonhwa team?”
“I went in first.”
The two looked at the teleportation portal, which was now closed for a moment.
Kim Ho was the first to look away and ask.
“Shall we go to the field too?”
“Wouldn’t it be better to refine it further?”
I’m not mentally ready to go into the real thing yet.
It would be better to repeat practice mode until the weekend and finish it on Sunday.
On the other hand, Kim Ho’s thoughts seemed a little different.
“I don’t think there’s any point in practicing any more.”
“Should we just give it a score like this? 70%?”
“No. I didn’t say 70%.”
“Then.”
Kim Ho asked back.
“What is your goal?”
“Hong Yeon-hwa—over 90%.”
Song Cheon-hye was about to say, “You just have to be taller than Hong Yeon-hwa,” but she hurriedly picked back her words.
The fact that she viewed Hong Yeon-hwa as her rival was a secret that only she had.
Kim Ho seemed not to care about minor verbal mistakes and focused on the latter part.
“90% is enough to give it a try.”
“… … How?”
Why is the calculation like that?
Where the hell does 20% come from?
Instead of answering, Kim Ho took something out of his inventory.
A very short single-breasted jacket with an overall black tint.
“I just got a new one.”
You could tell at a glance that it was a high-grade item.
The overall feel of the item seemed closer to a well-made weapon than a magic item, but you never know until you check the options for the item.
Maybe it has an effect specific to this attack.
Still, Song Cheon-hye was somewhat skeptical.
“It seems like a good item. But isn’t 90% too high? Maybe 75% would be better.”
“No, 90% is correct.”
“I would estimate it would be at most 80%.”
“I’m confident. Wanna bet? Is it over 90% or under?”
Song Cheon-hye’s competitive spirit was ignited.
“… … What are you betting on?”
“Same as last time, wish ticket.”
“You already have one.”
“If I win, you get two. If you win, you get one.”
“… … .”
Song Cheon-hye quickly calculated the conversation so far and entered it into her calculator.
Worst case scenario, status quo.
Since you’re getting points just like you’ve been doing in practice mode, 70% of the Goddess Statue’s stamina is guaranteed.
That guy doesn’t have much faith, but he’s not the type to make up stories and brag.
So, I don’t know exactly what has been prepared, but it will probably be possible to break some records.
90% is nonsense, maybe 80% at most.
At that level, it wouldn’t be that far behind Hong Yeon-hwa’s team.
It’s not a loss in terms of points, and you win the bet.
Song Cheon-hye came to a conclusion.
‘I guess I’ll have to up the ante.’
He pretends not to be able to win and makes a counteroffer.
“Okay, but if it fails 90% of the time, let’s do two.”
“Two wishes?”
“yes.”
“… … .”
Kim Ho looked at Song Cheon-hye for a moment, wondering what she was thinking.
It was difficult to read his expression, but I felt like he was looking at me with compassion.
He nods his head as if to say, “There’s nothing that won’t work out.”
“Okay. Two wish tickets.”
‘it’s okay.’
A faint smile appeared on Song Cheon-hye’s lips.
If she had two wish tickets, she would not only get rid of the one Kim Ho has, but she would also get one.
I intended to use that wish to ask him about the suspicious circumstances that had arisen when I was caught in the basement.
It was a perfect plan.
