Episode 65 No.388 Feather Serpent Altar (4)
The priest must be defeated, but in reality, the D-rank dungeon boss is still too difficult for Go Hyun-woo to face.
I guess I have to do this.
Before you throw a fist of fire,
‘Make a copy in advance.’
[Use ‘copy-properties’.]
[Register the target’s characteristic ‘Priest (D)’ in the slot.]
▷Copy-Characteristics[2/2]
1. Elemental Resistance (S)
2. Priest (D)
The main characteristic of the Feather Serpent Priest is [Priest].
It is a trait that mixes several complex abilities, but among them, ‘Increased Mana Sensitivity’ is very useful to wizards.
“bloke!!”
As the priest stretched out his staff, another wisp of golden light fell down.
I’ve been avoiding it well up until now, so I never got hit.
Approach by taking light steps and avoiding them.
One hand clenched into a flaming fist, the other hand extended forward.
[Windforce]
– Phew!
The wind, filled with physical force, blew from all sides simultaneously, pressuring the priest.
Even if you try to move your body, you won’t be able to move an inch.
“What, what… …!”
While the priest was squirming in place, I was closing the distance with each passing moment.
At the same time, his clenched fist burned even more fiercely.
The priest, sensing his own end upon seeing that, blurted out lines like a third-rate villain.
“Don’t think this is the end. Next time, you will definitely—!”
“Okay, see you next time.”
The Inferno Fist is stuck in the priest’s face,
Everything ahead was engulfed in an oncoming firestorm.
– Kwakwakwakwa—!
“Brother Kim!!”
Go Hyun-woo arrived next.
He looked quite surprised, probably because he thought something big had happened to me after seeing the explosion of flames.
When he sees me looking fine, he immediately feels relieved.
“Oh, you’re here.”
“I guess it’s all over.”
“Just before you come.”
It was great timing.
Go Hyun-woo looked down at his sword.
Since you just absorbed the priest’s soul, it’s obvious what option it will be without even looking.
[Feather Snake Sword (C)]
▷High level of durability protection
▷Automatic durability recovery
▷Elemental resistance (F)
For a C-class, it doesn’t have any particularly impressive abilities.
However, in terms of durability, it can be considered as C-class or higher.
Additionally, since it has [Elemental Resistance], even if it is only F-grade, it will be of some help when casting spells.
This is truly a custom-made item for Ko Hyun-woo.
His face brightened as he checked his abilities.
“This kind of performance… …! It was all arranged by Hyung Kim. I will use it gratefully.”
“We both did this together, so what? Instead, I’m eating this.”
In the place where the priest had disappeared, there were four wooden boxes with a mysterious atmosphere.
[Feather Serpent Altar Random Box (D)] *4
Go Hyun-woo nodded readily.
“What do you mean? I am more than satisfied with just this sword.”
“Okay. Let’s go.”
The dungeon is slowly collapsing.
It became impossible to maintain it because the priest, the core of the dungeon and the boss monster, was defeated.
I had to get out quickly because there was no benefit to staying here any longer.
As we came out, Shin Byeong-cheol greeted us.
“Oh, it really didn’t take that long?”
“I said it’ll be over soon.”
Even though it was a D-class dungeon, I was able to clear it perfectly in a short period of time.
It was thanks to Go Hyun-woo and I working together so well.
When I came out and looked back, the dungeon entrance, which had been the size of a large door, had shrunk to the size of a fist and lost its color, becoming black and white.
The entrance to a dungeon where the core is destroyed is closed and inaccessible.
Until enough time has passed and the core has regenerated.
At that time, the Feather Snake tribe we defeated will come back to life and stride around the dungeon.
Then someone else will enter the dungeon to raid it, the core will be destroyed, and the process of regenerating will repeat infinitely.
Anyway, with this, I successfully completed the first underground dungeon.
But it’s still too early to feel relieved.
‘There’s still work to be done.’
We entered the underground dungeon without following any of the procedures, and destroyed the core.
Even though Shin Byeong-cheol erased as many traces as possible, he could not hide the fact that the dungeon was destroyed.
Someone will be coming down soon to assess the situation.
Most likely one of the faculty members who manages the dungeon building.
It is best to leave as quickly as possible.
Shin Byeong-cheol took the lead and urged us on.
“Let’s go up quickly. We’ll get caught if we keep going like this.”
* * *
Going up stairs is harder than going down.
The road down felt endless, but going back the same way was no joke.
By the time he came out to the surface, even his body, trained with mana, was in pain.
The only consolation was that I didn’t encounter any faculty or staff members on my way up.
As you go up.
As soon as I came outside and took a few steps, I ran into Song Cheon-hye and Han So-mi.
Han So-mi waves her hand and greets everyone with a bright smile.
“Hello, hello!”
“… … .”
We exchanged quick glances.
Since they didn’t seem to notice that we were coming from the basement, we decided to just go with the flow.
When I waved my hand back to her, Han So-mi started waving faster.
On the other hand, Song Cheon-hye,
– Phage,
As soon as Shin Byeong-cheol came into view, sparks flew from his hands.
It seems that just by meeting someone, they instinctively suspect that they are up to something bad.
I’ve accumulated a lot of karma, starting with stealing bald wigs.
Shin Byeong-cheol also has a thick face, so he greets people in a friendly manner.
“Oh my, leaders. Good evening.”
“What brings you here?”
Shin Byeong-cheol answered the sharp question as if he was asking an obvious question.
“What would there be to do in Dungeon Dong? Of course, it’s dungeon raiding.”
“I don’t really believe it.”
Song Cheon-hye narrowed her eyes.
If you roughly guess what was omitted after that,
‘You? The conquest? Starting on Monday? Really?’
That would be about it.
Shin Byeong-cheol showed a resentful expression.
“Hey, have you been fooled? You don’t trust what people say. Hey, don’t just stay still, but say something.”
I received a request for support fire.
If you want to get out of this situation quickly, it would be better to get some help.
I asked Song Cheon-hye a question.
“Are you guys also on your way back from a battle?”
“But.”
“What percent?”
“You don’t have to know.”
“I see.”
If you don’t want to talk, then don’t.
I didn’t ask because I was curious in the first place, I just asked to change the subject.
Now that Shin Byeong-cheol seems to have cleared his suspicions, he can just say, “Good night!” and leave.
Just as I was about to say goodbye.
“Hey, I’m asking you something like that. If your score wasn’t that good, you might not be able to say anything.”
Shin Byeong-cheol sprinkled a handful of ashes on the cooked rice.
I guess it was meant to be a helpful remark, but it seems to have gone in a completely wrong direction.
If you look at the thick tendons sticking out on Song Cheon-hye’s forehead.
Song Cheon-hye spoke to us, suppressing her anger.
“I don’t know what percentage you have, but I think it’s higher than you.”
“That’s not it.”
“How can you be so sure?”
‘Well, I’m 100%.’
It’s not like you can go over 100% in a sweep battle, right?
Unless you create a monster and catch it.
But for now, I held my tongue.
I think that would be more beneficial.
“It’s just a feeling.”
“I think you lack intuition.”
“Then shall we make a bet? Whose level of perfection will be higher?”
“What are you betting on?”
As expected, Song Cheon-hye did not back down.
If you look at him, he seems to be the type of person who really hates losing.
“How about a light wish ticket?”
“The right to make a wish?”
“Uh. Let me ask you a favor or tell you something I’m curious about.”
Song Cheon-hye frowned for a moment and hesitated, then accepted the bet.
I thought that even if it was just a minor wish, it wouldn’t be a big problem.
“……great.”
“If you count to three, can you speak at the same time?”
“Yeah.”
“Then count. Three.”
“two.”
“one.”
“100%”
“97%”
A crack appeared on Song Cheon-hye’s face.
* * *
Song Cheon-hye was in a state of bewilderment for a long time.
It was a very small bet, but he seemed shocked that he lost.
Or maybe it was shocking that his strategy battle results were lower than mine.
Anyway, we thought this was the moment, so we quickly said goodbye and hurried our steps.
Han So-mi will take care of the rest.
I decided to leave the wish certificate as a debt of gratitude for the time being.
Since I wasn’t planning on making any grand demands anyway, I plan on asking the leadership about their latest news later.
The next day.
After lunch, it’s time for a short break.
Seo Ye-in and Go Hyeon-woo sat together in a quiet place.
Shin Byeong-cheol is busy working at the errand center.
With the two people’s attention focused on him, he took out four wooden boxes from his inventory.
[Feather Serpent Altar Random Box (D)] *4
“… … .”
Go Hyun-woo looked down at the boxes with a look of interest, and Seo Ye-in also poked the boxes with eyes filled with rare curiosity.
Go Hyun-woo asked.
“What comes out when you open this?”
“I don’t know. There are so many kinds.”
All sorts of items pop out and the odds aren’t even revealed, so even I don’t know the full contents.
However, there are a few items that are known to appear quite frequently, and among them, my target is the items with the ‘Priest’s~’ modifier.
As long as it has a modifier, it’s a D-grade, so I’ll be satisfied with any type.
“Then, we will now begin the opening ceremony.”
“and-“
The calligrapher gave silent applause.
He may look soulless, but that’s the best reaction he can muster.
I picked up one of the random boxes and showed it off like a magic show, then opened the lid with a reverent attitude.
– Flash!
The light that comes out isn’t very bright.
Still, you never know until you check the contents.
[Rank Up (E)]
‘Not bad.’
Considering the level of the random box, it was a medium-sized box, but the rank up was a very important item to me.
So I just accepted it gratefully.
“next.”
Open the second box.
This time, I left it in place and just opened the cover slightly.
– Flash—!
“oh.”
“oh.”
Go Hyun-woo and I both exclaimed in admiration at the same time.
Because it gave off a noticeably more intense glow than the first one.
[Priest’s Black Bracelet (D)]
‘It came out.’
I cheered inwardly.
It’s a ‘priest’ item and one of my favorite accessories.
If you include the rank ups that came before, you’ve already made more than your initial investment.
So, I made a proposal to them both with a more generous heart.
“Would you like to open them one by one?”
“Is that okay?”
He gave me all the random boxes, saying that the sorcerer’s sword was enough, but I guess he was secretly curious about the contents.
Go Hyun-woo carefully lifted the third box.
Then I took a deep breath and lifted the lid.
– Click.
[Wooden Cup of the Feather Snake Tribe (F)]
“Ahem… … .”
Go Hyun-woo started to wait, repeatedly coughing in embarrassment.
From the moment I opened it, I couldn’t see even a single ray of light, and as expected.
Sometimes, random boxes will drop items that are completely unrelated to combat, and this was one of those times.
I nodded nonchalantly.
“I’m out of luck.”
“I feel ashamed in front of Brother Kim.”
“Don’t worry too much. It could happen.”
It is customary in this world to accept whatever the outcome of a proxy fight is and not blame others.
Even if Go Hyun-woo is unlucky, I decided to leave it to him because of my age.
Go Hyun-woo decided to use the wooden cup as a teacup.
Now there is only one random box left.
Go Hyun-woo and I focused our gaze on the calligrapher.
It was understandable that the atmosphere would have made me feel burdened, but the calligrapher took the random box in front of me with an indifferent expression and opened it very naturally.
– Bam—!
