Episode 38 2nd week strategy battle (5)
In the two-person dungeon, I have to do the same job that the calligrapher did all by myself.
Everything from cutting through goblins, to keeping the beheaders at bay, to destroying totems.
What is lacking in the process is,
‘I have to hit it with an item.’
This is what the student store is for.
First, I checked how many points I had collected.
(2,249pt)
Last week, I had a duel with Yang Ji-hong, and I accumulated quite a few points by having other people view the saved replay.
I expected that there wouldn’t be many people watching because of my reputation that was hitting rock bottom, but I guess there was some demand because it was a replay recorded on the first day.
Even so, it would have been nutritious since it was just a hummingbird being beaten and ground.
Anyway, I go through the list of items and pick out what I need.
(2,249pt) -60pt
[You will receive 3 ‘Firecrackers’.]
(2,189pt) -50pt
[Obtain a ‘Portable Buoy (Unlimited Refill)’.]
Three firecrackers that are launched by pulling the string,
I bought a small buoy that floats when you throw it into the water.
‘Ready to go.’
He held the firecracker string and aimed it forward.
The countdown began soon.
[3]
[2]
[1]
[Start!]
[4:59 remaining]
– Shoooooo—
– Bang!!
He ran forward while sending off firecrackers.
I walk straight into the gaping black pool of swamp right in front of me.
Just before stepping into the swamp puddle, I picked up a portable buoy and threw it away.
You step lightly on the floating buoys, jump, throw the next buoy with your hand, step on that one again, and throw the next buoy.
Since throwing and stepping are naturally connected, it is not much different from running on a swamp.
‘The secret to saving time is going straight.’
As you take winding turns to avoid swampy puddles, you won’t be able to gain any speed.
What if you want to simplify that inconvenient route?
All you have to do is cross the swamp.
Using a portable buoy as a stepping stone.
“Keeruk!”
“Keeeek!”
The firecrackers were much louder than the calligrapher’s magic gun.
It was only natural that all the goblins in the neighborhood were called together.
I set off another firecracker to make my presence known to everyone.
– Bang!
A horde of dozens of goblins swarming towards me.
I lightly deflect the bone knife swung by the guy who was close by using [Thief Step].
A slap to the forehead as he passed by.
The bastard is on high alert and chases me, but like me, he fails to step on the buoy and ends up floundering in the swamp.
– Wedge!
“oh.”
I heard an eerie crashing sound behind me, so I ran, throwing the buoy to the side instead of forward.
A rusty cleaver filled with mana flew past me.
“Grrrr!”
A goblin decapitator growling in a low growl.
I ran forward without paying any attention to that guy.
That made him even more angry, as he started chasing me with even more rage.
Even so, the distance between us kept increasing because we couldn’t keep up with my speed as I was running while making the most of my sprint.
We raced across the swamp puddles and reached the goblin totem in less than half the time it would have taken a first-year student.
‘The last one.’
– Bang!
He held the totem in one hand and set off firecrackers.
Instead of breaking it right away, he throws it up and waits for it to be caught.
It’s like they’re protesting that if you don’t come quickly, they’ll destroy this.
“Kreukreuk!”
“Ouch!!”
The effect was very good.
Dozens of goblins, including the beheader at the front, rush in, swarming about.
The murderous intent they were shooting at me was focused on me.
I thought to myself, calmly passing over the murderous intent.
‘Hunting is, after all, a drive.’
He clenched his empty hands that did not hold the totem.
A crimson flame burns from deep within his fist.
“Ghaaa—!”
As the distance narrowed, the decapitator kicked the ground hard and came at me.
I walked leisurely across the street as if I was taking a walk.
I dodged the slash of the kitchen knife that the bastard was swinging by a sheet of paper and dug deep, and the blazing fire fist pierced the bastard’s face.
– Kwakwakwakwang!!
Everything in front was wiped clean.
Decapitators, goblins, and even swamp pools.
Since he didn’t control his strength like he did when he fought Kwak Seung-jae, nothing was left behind where Inferno Fist passed.
I took in the devastation I had created, and with a firm grip on my thumb, I snapped the goblin totem’s neck.
“I decided not to save the replay.”
[2:44 seconds remaining]
+ [Number of Goblins Killed: 71]
+ [‘Formidable Enemy’ Killed: 120]
—————
[5:55 seconds remaining = 355 points]
+[Clear Bonus: 500 points]
—————
[Total score: 855 points] * 0.8x
= 684 pt
Because I received the bonus to the max, the remaining time actually exceeded the 5 minute time limit.
The quest was also greatly exceeded.
[Sub Quest: 2nd Week Strategy] (Complete)
▷Goal: Clear the dungeon before the raid.
1-person dungeon (5 minutes 55 seconds remaining/5 minutes)
2-person dungeon (3 minutes 48 seconds/5 minutes remaining)
▷Compensation is enhanced.
[Please select a reward.]
▷Seeds of Abundance
▷Fantasy Eyes
▷Protection of the West Wind
You can acquire one of three traits.
The Seed of Abundance provides a bonus to recovery or buff skills.
The Eye of Illusion gives a bonus to debuff skills, especially fantasy debuffs.
And the protection of the west wind is a trait that gives a bonus to wind-related skills.
‘There’s no need to worry.’
[Acquire ‘Protection of the West Wind’.]
Because I started the quest aiming for this trait from the beginning.
The route going forward has also been decided.
An all-rounder supporter who takes care of his own strength to some extent while also faithfully playing the role of assisting Koh Hyun-woo and Seo Ye-in.
This is the wind series supporter.
Of course, even if there is a trait, it is meaningless without wind magic.
‘You can just tear out the magic.’
[Cube of Life] is exchanged for a lot of premium.
As I mentioned to Dang Gyu-young, it would be fair to expect to receive at least 4 season passes worth of value.
At least by my standards.
‘It’s about time they started moving too.’
Since Gwak Ji-cheol, who confidently showed his skills, was sent back after being hit hard, Emerald must have been turned upside down nine times out of ten.
It’s unlikely he’ll try the same thing again, so why not come see me once?
* * *
“Ugh… …ugh!”
Kwak Ji-cheol couldn’t breathe properly.
He struggled to pry the large wooden hand that was pinning him against the wall.
A massive wooden golem with a hand the size of a human body.
And the Emerald Chief Mok Jong-hwa who commands the golem,
“What the heck is this—a disgrace—!!”
He was screaming in absolute rage.
As the wooden golem relaxed its grip for a moment, Gwak Ji-cheol took a deep breath right there.
– Phew!
“100 million!”
But the next moment, I was hit by the golem’s swinging hand and rolled around on the floor.
Mok Jong-hwa slowly approached Gwak Ji-cheol.
“Are you two brothers smearing food on my face? Isn’t that guy called hyung a leader who gets beaten by a thief?”
Kwak Seung-jae, the older brother of Kwak Ji-cheol, was even mentioned as a candidate for the next class president due to his outstanding skills among the second-year students.
But last week, his position was shaken when he lost to an unidentified masked man in a temporary storage facility invasion incident.
Even if the opponent used Inferno Fist, it doesn’t make sense for the undefeated leader, the symbol of the undefeated, to lose to a mere thief.
The prestige of the Emerald Tower fell to rock bottom due to that incident, and this time, even Gwak Ji-cheol was dragged in.
Even with the support of Jeong Su-ji, they fought each other and passed out on good terms.
“When I asked him about his skills, you confidently said, what? A famous coward? A guy like that can’t even stand up to a truckload of enemies?”
– Phew!
The wooden golem struck Gwak Ji-cheol again.
“But I got beat up by that famous coward? How can I show my face at the Mataphoe, you punk!!”
– Bam! Bam!
Ha Su-yeon, the head of the Nature Club, let out a small sigh.
I came to check how the matter of sending Kwak Ji-cheol was handled, and this is what I found.
‘I had a bad feeling about this from the start.’
From the moment Mok Jong-hwa chose to exercise his power, a conflict, big or small, was inevitable.
But I didn’t know that Kim Ho-ra, a first-year student, would be able to take on Kwak Ji-cheol and Jeong Su-ji at the same time and destroy them.
Considering that both of them scored in the 600s, it means that they have some skill.
At the very least, it is clear that the nickname ‘coward’ is considerably underrated.
And Kim Ho’s attitude.
After subduing the two men, he confidently said this.
– If you have something to say, don’t tell people to come, come yourself.
Freshmen usually follow along obediently when a third-year senior calls them.
The fact that he said such a provocative thing was a demonstration that he also had the same personality, and that he would not show any sign of being humble when dealing with the mysterious box.
It also means that it is an item worth having.
It seems like he’s not an easy person to deal with.
‘I think it would be better to change the method.’
Even now, the Emerald Chief, who is still running wild, has personally proven it.
It is difficult to break such a person, and even if you succeed in breaking him, the damage will be great.
Besides, her goal is to get good items for Park Na-ri, not to engage in unnecessary war of nerves with the first-years.
‘How can I appease him…?’
I think it would be a good idea to prepare a gift.
An item good enough to correct a wrongly buttoned first button.
Even if there is a little loss, it can’t be helped.
Ha Soo-yeon’s curiosity about the mysterious item was great, and her affection for Park Na-ri was also great.
“Shouldn’t we meet up sometime anyway?”
– Bam!
Finally, Mok Jong-hwa, who had hit Gwak Ji-cheol hard, retrieved the golem.
Take a deep breath and let go of your anger.
I’m still interested in boxes, but I have one more goal for Mokjonghwa.
“Huh… … That’s right. I should meet him. Emerald’s prestige has hit rock bottom. I can’t finish with just items anymore.”
Kwak Ji-cheol staggered to his feet.
“I will make up for it… … Cool! I will make up for it.”
“What did you do well enough to open your mouth?”
Kwak Ji-cheol quickly continued speaking, fearing he would get hit again by the golem.
“I lost because I was caught in a trick back then. I admit that. But if I had taken it seriously, there’s no way I would have lost. If you give me one more chance… … .”
“Jung Soo-ji, what did it look like to you?”
Mok Jong-hwa called out to Jeong Su-ji, who was standing in a corner with both hands raised.
Jeong Su-ji completely excluded her personal feelings and answered only what she saw.
“The battle wasn’t long so I didn’t get to see much. The movement was good.”
“The movement was good… … .”
I got tricked. The movement was good.
It’s something that can’t be properly judged just by hearing it.
What is needed at this time is,
“Replay.”
At Mok Jong-hwa’s words, Kwak Ji-cheol immediately purchased all of Kim Ho’s replays.
Two rounds of PvP, and a two-person dungeon that I just cleared today.
It was painful to spend 300 points on something like this, but I had no choice now.
Everyone gathered in front of the replay correction ball and checked the match from the first person.
A showdown between Kim Ho and Yang Ji-hong.
– Phagec!
Paralyze with a hummingbird, beat with a staff, and you’re done.
Kwak Ji-cheol felt his back being pulled.
It’s already a pity that this is all it takes…?
The battle was even more spectacular.
The performance of my partner, Seo Ye-in, was dazzling.
– Boom!
A single sniper shot renders a decapitating goblin incapacitated.
It was so amazing that even Mok Jong-hwa and Ha Su-yeon were amazed.
“It’s strong.”
“There was such a talented person hiding there.”
Kwak Ji-cheol was also hit by that magic bullet not long ago.
I feel a chill as I see myself in the image of the goblin beheading him, falling backwards.
He was a calligrapher who dominated everything from beginning to end.
Meanwhile, all Kim Ho did was lightly restrain himself, such as occasionally flying a hummingbird or kicking goblins that approached him.
There’s no other way to describe it than to say I took a bus.
Of course, the two captains, as third-year students, had a broader perspective on the replay.
“It’s true that movement is good.”
“Hummingbird control is top-notch.”
“But other than those, I can’t find any outstanding features.”
“Could it be that you are hiding your skills?”
Ha Su-yeon cautiously expressed her opinion, but Mok Jong-hwa shook her head.
“There’s no reason to keep it so hidden. The more likely hypothesis is that it doesn’t have any special skills other than the hummingbird.”
The problem is that it is a fairly difficult opponent in itself.
In Mok Jong-hwa’s opinion, if he had sent Gwak Ji-cheol out to get revenge, there was a high chance that he would lose.
Mok Jong-hwa, who had been thinking for a moment, gave instructions to Jeong Su-ji.
“Jeong Su-ji.”
“yes.”
“Go to Topaz and tell her. I want to borrow a paralysis resistance trinket.”
“… … !”
If so, we can completely block the hummingbird by preventing it from becoming paralyzed.
Next, we need to supplement Kwak Ji-cheol’s lack of close combat skills.
“I’ll lend you my golem. Can you win?”
“… … It’s a sure win. I can’t lose this even if I want to.”
Kwak Ji-cheol nodded with delight.
I was confident that I would not lose if I just approached it seriously.
If you borrow the paralysis resistance accessory and the golem of Mokjonghwa, you will be invincible.
“Challenge Kim Ho to a duel.”
“All right.”
“Since you’ve already lost once, this is a lost cause. You have to defeat him with overwhelming force.”
“Of course. I won’t disappoint you.”
‘Wow… … . This is fatal.’
Ha Su-yeon, who was watching the situation, stuck out her tongue.
Even if the reputation of the Emerald Tower is at stake, how could you win by lending a third-year golem to a first-year?
Although emeralds and Mother Nature are said to have a cooperative relationship, this is something that cannot be viewed positively.
In Ha Soo-yeon’s mind, the dislike index for Mok Jong-hwa continued to rise.
I thought I should have a separate talk with Kim Ho.
The supporters ate it all
