#193
193. Black Seed (1)
one day after a few days.
Early in the morning, I was catching my breath in the private practice room at the training center.
In front of it, dolls imitating people are lined up in a row. Made of solid steel, they were hard objects that would not be scratched by tolerable attacks.
If it were me in the past, I wouldn’t have dared to do it.
‘now… … .’
Sreung!
I instantly drew my sword.
I lowered my lower body and raised the switch at the same time.
[‘Han (★★★★)’ has entered Exceed state!]
Before the burning pain spreads throughout the body,
I swung my sword, scratching the floor.
[Skill, ‘Sword Soul activated!]
‘… … here.’
[Unique skill, ‘Black Dragon Rin’ activated!]
Dragon scales sprouted all over his left arm.
It was next that the sword, bent like a whip, severed the doll in front. The sword strike, which cut through the steel like a radish, left scratches on the metal wall of the private practice room beyond the doll.
Fighting.
As he put the sword into the scabbard, shards of shredded steel fell.
I didn’t feel a bit of the recoil that plagued me every time I used Blade Soul.
It was all that my left arm was slightly sore. I muttered after sitting on the iron chair.
‘Status window.’
[Han Israt (★★★★) Lv. 40 (Exp 193/400)]
[Class: Fighter]
[Strength: 90/90]
[Intelligence: 10/10]
[Health: 83/83]
[Agility: 81/81]
[Possessed Skills: Intermediate Swordsmanship (Lv.6), Exceed (Lv.4), Swordsman Spirit (Lv.3), Dragon’s Island (Lv.1), Mind’s Eye (Lv.8), Fire Resistance (Lv.3) , Dragon Kill (Lv.3)]
[Imprint slot: 1/1]
[1: True Black Dragon Blood (S, Lv.2)]
[Blood proving the pure lineage of the ancient black dragon.]
[Effect: All attribute defense + 20%]
[Unique Skill: 1. Black Dragon Rin (Duration: 1 second)]
Now, the description of the status window is also quite long.
The current level is 40. Not too long ago, he was promoted to a warrior. The weapon skill level only rose by 2, but the growth of Exceed and Bladed Swordsman was noticeable. That’s right, I practiced intensively.
Also, an imprint slot was created, and a new skill was added.
I touched the hologram graphic with ‘Yongpaeseom’ written on it.
[Yongpaeseom (Lv.1)]
[Rating: C+]
[Type: Unique, Link]
[A linkage that combines the Swordsman Soul and Black Dragon Rin. Can negate the recoil damage of the sword soul. However, it can only be cast with the left hand, and the power is greatly reduced.]
[Attribute: Fixed Damage]
[Remark: Exclusive skill of ‘Han Israt (★★★★)’]
Yongpae Island.
A skill that can ignore the recoil of the sword soul with Black Dragon Rin’s damage nullification feature.
It was the result of my hard work all night to use the imprint. However, it was not without its downsides.
I could only use it with my left hand, which had scales, and the power of the skill was considerably reduced.
Because Blade Sword Soul was a skill that used the whole body, and Dragon Blade Island was a form that only amplified the power of the left arm.
The scales of the dragon only grew up to the shoulder of the left arm.
There were no complaints whatsoever.
The penetrating attribute remained intact, and even though the power was slightly reduced, it was sufficient for a special move.
Now, there was no need to wriggle after using the sword soul in a place that didn’t work.
“……Whoa.”
I wiped the sweat from my forehead with a towel.
To obtain this skill, I had to set the activation times of Exceed, Blade Soul, and Black Dragon Rin to within 1 second. Having tasted hellish pain while repeatedly activating and canceling Exceed, that must be said.
“Goot!”
<Hey! It’s a terrible power.>
I looked under the chair.
A fat dove was looking up at me.
<I’ve brought you black dragon blood, but I can’t even use it properly. The bowl is good, but the user is bad. If it were me… … .>
Kwajik!
I trampled on the pigeon’s neck.
“Kkeuk?!”
“Don’t touch me.”
Ugh.
He twisted his foot while stepping on his neck.
<That, stop it! listen to the end It was useful for a first time!>
“I guess so.”
As soon as he took his foot off, Gugu-Kon rolled on the floor while jumping several times.
He said he didn’t want to be locked up in a stable, so I took him out, and he’s going in and out of the waiting room as if he were at home. It was a daily occurrence that even Jenna couldn’t enter my private training room.
<It’s pretty good for a first time. If you get used to it, you will be able to cover your whole body with scales. Of course I must be!>
I nodded.
So far, scales were sprouting only on his left arm.
Moreover, the duration is less than 1 second. Once you use it, you can’t use it for at least an hour. I haven’t figured out what the hidden engraving technology is yet.
<You are strangely attuned. When people of different bloods are mixed, they are bound to be begrudging at first. It’s amazing no matter how many times I see it.>
It must have been thanks to the seven-star constitution that Yurnet and Lidigion had mentioned.
It must be the same reason why this guy was able to enter my body for a while.
After organizing my training equipment, I started warming up briefly.
Post-mission maintenance was long over. The facility in the waiting room was expanded once, and the second airship was successfully built. The promotion, job transfer, and engraving ceremony of the combat personnel, including myself, had been completed safely.
Now it was time to go back to work.
Yesterday, Amkena passed consumables to the combat classes one by one.
Therefore, it was highly likely that the mission would begin this evening.
<adventure. Hey Han. I’m also on a mission… … .>
“Don’t yell.”
<This body can be a strength too! You’ve mastered your beak attack! One shot of my beak… … !>
“Gu-gu-gu-gu-gu!”
Gugukon pecked the floor fiercely.
<It’s all over.>
“……Isel.”
Isel, who appeared while sprinkling star dust, looked at Gugu-Kon pathetically and said.
[Is it a boy again?]
<Dude! son of a bitch Be polite. I am… … .>
[shut up. I heard you tried to stab Loki in the back of the head. Don’t interfere and just follow me!]
<Wait! Billion!>
Isel took Gugukon and disappeared.
Left alone, I warmed up again. Exceed’s penalty doesn’t go away easily.
I needed to get my condition back to normal by evening when Amkena connected.
and that evening.
[Welcome to Pick Me Up!]
Amkena has logged in.
[Loading has finished.]
[TOUCH ! (selection)]
Entering the main menu, Amkena opened the item window.
Then, when the iridescent ticket at the top was touched, the ticket with the antique pattern was enlarged.
[5-Star Confirmed Summon Ticket]
[Rating: S]
[When used, you can summon a native 5-star (★★★★★) hero.]
[Note 1 – World Raid Festa Prizes]
[Note 2 – Congratulations on winning the event!]
After looking through the tickets for a while, Amkena closed the item window and started her schedule.
I received an operation report from Nerissa, the sub-master agent, a training report from Roderick, the training center director, and another report from the equipment manufacturer’s representative. Amkena quickly flipped through the report that popped up on the screen and continued her instructions.
‘… … You don’t write.’
Do not use 5-star tickets.
I knew how to use it as soon as it arrived, but I’m just putting it in the corner of the warehouse.
The reason was easily guessed.
You want to be perfectly prepared for training.
In the meantime, Amkena has summoned heroes and fostered them in a form close to neglect.
In a word, they didn’t touch it at all. However, as the training center level rose and instructors were created, it became possible to specify the training method directly. It seemed that he wanted to raise a hero with his own hands.
It will take some time until 5 stars come in.
but… … .
‘It’s suspicious.’
Originally, there was no item called a 5-star summon ticket in Pick Me Up.
Even I, who memorized thousands of items, had never heard of it, but it was suddenly released in this event.
‘According to Tell, there are no 5 stars in Niflheim.’
What if Niflheim gets a 5-star summon right and uses it?
Will it end with a bang?
Hopefully not.
“…”
Maybe it was fortunate that the 5-star summon was delayed.
I put the scabbard on my belt, put on my armor, and left the practice room.
Just in time, Amkena was choosing a party to go on a mission with.
[1 party! Home Haaaaaap!]
Also 1 party.
I joined Belquist at the exit of the training center.
It was almost the first time I had met this guy since returning from the dimension city.
It was stuck in a corner and never came out.
“Long time no see.”
“Yes. How are you?”
“Of course.”
“It doesn’t really look like that.”
I think the shock I received from Aaron was great.
We went down to the plaza on the second floor where the space-time gap was located.
I was able to join Jenna, Kishasha, and Katio on the stairs.
“It’s another mission now. Let’s do our best, everyone.”
Inside the space-time gap.
Jenna smiled and looked around the members.
“I’ve gained new powers. Wouldn’t it be easier this time? Yap!”
Jenna kicked off the wall and sprinted up.
Then he stomped his feet in the air again. Jenna’s body leaped once more. double jump. After scattering five apples from the pouch, Jenna then pulled out her shortbow and drew the bowstring.
Papa papa papa!
The arrows, each bent in a different trajectory, pierced the apple.
“success!”
“Oh! That’s great?”
As Katio clapped, Jenna scratched her head awkwardly.
This guy also got an imprint.
What I got from the event wasn’t just the highest grade Advent Stone.
Zena’s engraved name is ‘Blessing of the Wind Arrow’. It was a C-grade general purpose imprint that gave the body and arrows the power of the wind attribute.
“I’ve been thinking about it. I guess I’m a genius. New technologies are popping up all over the place… Ayaya!”
“Don’t show me. The mission starts soon.”
“It’s just to relax!”
I know.
Perhaps thanks to Jenna, everyone’s expressions relaxed a bit.
[The main dungeon, the current number of challenging floors is 42.]
[After 10 seconds, the door opens. Get ready!]
The central mirror began to glow.
The number of challenging floors is 42.
“The feeling is slightly different from when I didn’t know anything.”
Jenna muttered, the smile disappearing from her face.
I guess so.
Up to 3 stars, if you performed the mission just to live, from 4 stars, you will learn the reason for the fight through the promotion ceremony.
“It was to save Taoneer… was it?”
“I’m fighting for my dead people. I don’t care if it’s the Beast King or whatever.”
“I don’t really care.”
The three of them spoke side by side.
Katio and I stood there in silence.
“…”
I haven’t changed
The reason for the fight, even after knowing the truth they don’t know, still.
I just fight to live, to return.
Even if the ones I’ve killed and will kill are the heroes of the past.
Even if their heart for the Taoni hasn’t changed.
‘I can’t be a hero.’
I don’t even think so.
I grabbed the sheath.
Light enveloped the whole body.
[Floor 42.]
[Mission Type – Subjugation]
[Goal – annihilate the enemy!]
A hot wind brushed my cheeks.
I opened my eyes. Everywhere was burning.
Screams and the sound of spears were heard in the flames.
Sreung!
No words needed.
Everyone drew their weapons and drew a circle around Katio.
It was a basic formation centered on magicians.
“You’ll understand just by looking at it, right? This time it’s a subjugation. All you have to do is kill everything in sight.”
“I like that it’s simple.”
Belquist grinned.
“Where is this place?”
I pointed to the flag flying beyond the wall of flame.
A lion with a sword in its mouth.
It was the mark of Assinis-kun.
“They look like they’re being robbed again.”
It was like being attacked in the night.
Dozens of large and small barracks were burning.
He said he was from a military family.
[Black Knight Lv.45] X 27
Awesome!
“Kwaaaak!”
As the black knight on horseback swung his greatsword, the severed upper body of the soldier floated into the air.
It was a monstrosity reminiscent of a beast.
Dozens of such people.
They were slaughtering soldiers in groups.
<The traitor… … kill it!>
<Our enemies… … Marshal… … .>
“Find her. She’s hiding somewhere!”
The center of the Black Knight.
A middle-aged man in black armor wielded a huge halberd.
The muscles that seemed to burst out of the armor were wriggling, and dark red blood vessels were sprouting next to the eyes.
[Danger!]
[3rd Guards Commander]
[Crushing Darkan Lv.51]
This is the guy I saw in the palace.
The knight next to the prince.
“Don’t mind the jobber. Just kill that bitch!”
The man opened his eyes and turned his halberd.
“I don’t think I really need to go.”
Belquist said languidly.
I guess so.
On the 40th floor, the situation was exactly the opposite.
Hundreds of soldiers surrounded the black knight and the man.
No matter how extraterrestrial they were, the difference between the number of people was extreme. The black knights fell along with the horse, and one by one wounds appeared on the man’s body.
“You, you, don’t you know anything? What did that bitch do, what happened to Taonier!”
“What is the madman talking about!”
“Kill! Surround and kill!”
Finally all the black knights fell,
All that was left was one man.
“Priasis, that bitch, you guys…!”
before the man opens his mouth.
I ran like lightning.
After that, he kicked off the barracks pole and jumped several meters.
[‘Han (★★★★)’ has entered Exceed state!]
[Skill, ‘Sword Soul activated!]
[Unique skill, ‘Black Dragon Rin’ activated!]
[Combination skill, ‘Dragon’s Island’ is cast!]
Kwajik!
His body was shattered with blood clots.
