Chapter 09: Dungeon and Three Mysterious Players - Part 2
We waited for half an hour and the team is finished, there is no indication that they conquered the Aeria difficulty, therefore, they failed.
"Well, their team is a little bit lacking in damage and equipment, so no wonder!" Rufus confidently said as he looked at us.
"Let's go!" Our team stood up and equipped our items and weapons. I equipped my [Inexhaustible Poison Sword].
Atalina who is beside me saw that I am using a sword instead of a dagger.
"Why are you using swords?" She asked and I simply replied, "Well, I know swordplay in real life plus the most crucial part..." I am silent for a moment and noticed that all five of them are listening.
My face reddened and said, "I don't have any daggers"
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They are silently looking at me and they started to force themselves not to laugh at me. Well, I don't have a dagger... The area where I am at is all made out of leather! No weapons will drop there! I am lucky enough to get this sword.
"Well, since that is your battle style, we won't judge you. Let's go!" Rufus said as he tapped in the air. He is picking the difficulty.
"Let's head inside." He said as we followed his orders.
This dungeon is called [Guardian Wolf Den] and the main monsters are wolves. As far as I know, there are also several snakes and boars ahead but they are not a big deal at this kind of party.
Rufus looked at me as if he is saying something. Well, I know what he meant. He told me, "Scout ahead"
Agility-type classes such as assassins and thieves ' roles are always damaging dealers and their secondary must be a scout. They are fast and sneaky, fitted to be a scout or spy.
I gathered the red light inside of me and reinforced it in my cloak. Since it has the name [Elemental] on its name, I want to try if my instincts are correct.
Several types of equipment always have a hidden option. This must be one of the options of [Elemental Cloak] and [Elemental Boots]
The cloak ignited and it is burning behind me. I also reinforced the gray element inside of me to the boots and I suddenly felt lighter. The boots glowed with white light.
The red is fire and the gray is wind. The colors of earth, water, lightning, space, sun, moon, time, light, and dark are orange, blue, teal, violet, golden, silver, green, yellow and black in order.
I ran with the stats of 50 and I am impressed that I am faster than a level 20 monster. Not just me, everyone is surprised.
They saw the ignition of my cloak and the glowing of my boots.
Their faces are telling me, "Just who is this guy? Why is he so fast? Why is his equipment glowing?! Why is his cloak, burning?!"
I grinned secretly and jumped to the branches of the tree.
Since I have no sound while walking, it must also have no sound when running. It is because of the [Elemental Cloak], after all.
I also used [Elemental Stealth] and I noticed that the orange and white lights inside of me automatically covered me. 'Is it because this is forest? Trees are from Earth and it is also windy...'
I saw more than 50 wolves ahead, no--it is more than 50, 53 wolves to be precise. There are also 23 boars and some snakes.
I ran back with the [Elemental Stealth] is still activated. There is nothing that happened on the way back. I jumped down in front of the team and said, "23 boars, not much of a snake, and 53 wolves" I looked at them and their faces are telling me that they are surprised.
"When?! ... Well, forget it. Thanks for the report. Let's go!" Rufus said as he fixed his expression.
I can read them like a book.
I didn't deactivate the skill and followed them... Since this skill, [Elemental Stealth] has 100/10 seconds mana consumption, I don't have to worry about exhausting my mana. Everyone fulfilled their roles.
Caius stayed in the forefront and behind him is Rufus. Yuno and Atalina are behind Rufus while I protect the archer and mage from behind in the rear.
When Caius is in sight of the monsters, he immediately cast [Iron Body], a basic body fortification of the tank-type classes such as knights and tanks.
Yuno prepared his stance and targeted the air above the wolves, He released the arrow and then it suddenly splits into several pieces. Yuno just used [Disaster Fall], a fire-type magic attack that deals a lot of damage in a certain area.
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-1,400 Crit!
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I know about that attack because it is one of the skills that my friend on a closed beta test uses every time we grind.
'Our team called him the [Fire Dragon Levy]' I said to myself as I reminiscent the past.
There isn't any EXP given that made me feel familiar with this feeling. It is because this is a dungeon. A dungeon's monster can't give you EXP for killing a monster but when you conquered the dungeon, you will get a considerable amount of EXP. This is the best way to level up.
Atalina started to cast some AoE spells and attacked the wolves, after it hits the ground, it will explode. I also know that skill, [Flame Burst].
'Come to think of it, I still don't know the stats of these monsters... I only used fire element on my cloak because I noticed that their equipment and skills they are using are all connected to fire element.'
[Appraisal (Low)]
I used the appraisal and the stats of the monsters in front of our team showed in front of me thru the window interface.
[Nature Wolf Lv. 16 (Tameable)
Description: A white wolf that is weak to fire because of the influence of their mother, the [Guardian Wolf]
Health: 1,700/1,700]
[Earth Wild Boar Lv. 15 (Untameable)
Description: A wild boar that is weak against fire and dark, it is also influenced by the [Guardian Wolf]
Health: 1,000/1,000]
[Nature Snake Lv. 18 (Untameable)
Description: Snakes that are weak to dark and fire live here with the [Guardian Wolf] because of the dense earth element.
Health: 2,000/2,000]
'No wonder!' If I am a level 12 [Sage Assassin] with agility-strength stats, I will have a hard time fighting one snake and wolf. Damages of the skills can reach five hundred if critical and if the damage is normal, it will only decrease 100-200 amount of the opponent's health.
Rufus and the Viole prepared themselves as he waits until the duration of Yuno's [Flame Disaster].
'Haah, I'm not doing anything but I feel that I am useless in a fight if they continued like this.' I said to myself as I prepare my stance.
I don't actually know this sword style from my skill list but I want to find out.
[Elemental Sword Technique: Fire Star Burst]
I charge to the monsters and my sword ignited like my cloak. I slashed one enemy and when it hits the wolf's neck, it exploded.
-2,000 Crit!
-2,500 Crit!
-2,500 Crit!
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The flame that came from my [Fire Star Burst] not just exploded but it scattered the nearby enemies on a 5-meter diameter.
[You achieved the first elemental information of the skill: [Elemental Star Burst]]
[Elemental Star Burst (Fire Star Burst)
-Every slashed deal 50% of killing an opponent instantly and spread the damage in the vicinity of a 5-meter radius]
A gross feeling grew upon me as I want to throw up but I regained my composure and used another skill, [Elemental Dance]
[Elemental Dance] is a technique given by the system for getting the first dual-class person. It will randomly slash the enemies on an unpredictable move.
I am not afraid of Yuno's fire attacks because of my [Sea God's Might] and my cloak can possibly repel the fire arrows that Yuno uses. So I charged forward and attacked the [Elemental Dance] activated.
I slashed one enemy one after another.
-2,000 Crit!
-2,000 Crit!
-2,500 Crit!
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'How are his attacks all critical?!' Rufus said as he still waits for the end of the duration of [Flame Disaster]
'His skills are not a joke, he is possibly stronger than the current number 1!' Rufus noticed that the [Flame Disaster] is lifting.
He immediately ran towards the enemies alongside Viole and used several skills of his. [Flame Drive!] He leaped from the group with his lance burning. He used gravity and his own weight to become heavier and when it hits the ground, the impact from the attack is significant.
Boom!
Grumble...
-2,000 Crit!
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-1,500
-2,000 Crit!
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Loki saw this too and was amazed by the scene he saw. He may be a beta tester but he never saw the real [Flame Drive] on the beta test. In short, this is his first time seeing this.
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[Flame Drive] is a skill that destroys everything on a 10-meter radius on a certain area using weight and gravity.
'It is my first time seeing this... It is amazing! That's why the [Flame Emperor] of the guild we created during the beta test is faster to level up! [Flame Spearman]'s AoE damage isn't a joke. I missed my title, [Ice Prince] haha'
If truth to be told, that is the only guild on the entire closed beta test. [Silent Guild]
I am stunned for a moment and noticed the boar charging at me.
'Fast!'
I let it hit me and continued the link of [Fire Star Burst] alongside my family's sword technique [Xeros Moon Style]. If I avoided the attack, they will know that I have the prowess of more than a level 12 assassin.
[Xeros Moon Style: Moon Fall]!
[Xeros Moon Style: Moon Trick!]
I destroyed every enemy in the west, Rufus at the east and Viole in front.
Their cooperation is out of my expectation... I think they planned a strategy when I was away, scouting, and they forgot to tell me.
Having Caius lure the enemies, Yuno and Atalina use [Flame Disaster] and [Flame Burst], an AoE damage. [Flame Disaster]'s cooldown is 5 minutes and its mana consumption is more than 1000 so it is usable.
I don't know the information about the [Pure-blooded Mage] but since it has a lot of magic spells at tier 1, her magic spells probably have one or more AoE damage.
There are a total of 5 tiers total starting from I to V. Every tier will make your class evolves and there are many skills that you can use.
For example, is my [Sage Swordsman] it is the real name of the class. It is also the name of tier I of the [Sage Swordsman] class. Tier II is [Wise Swordsman], tier III is [Wise Sword King], tier IV is [Enchanted Sword King], and finally, tier V, [Enchanted Sword Emperor].
You can ascend the tier of your class when you reach level 50, 100, 500, 1000, and 1500. Even though the limit level of the closed beta test is 1000, it is announced that there are 5 tiers instead of 4.
Due to the limit level of every player, when we reached level 1000, the GM ascended our tier IV classes into tier V.
The feeling of being a tier V is very god-like. I love how it is developed.
While back to the topic, on Viole's skill, I am not sure of the skills he used but they definitely have a short-cooldown. I didn't even know that the [Pure-blooded Paladin]. If it is a [Holy Paladin], I will definitely recognize its move because it is also a skill of my friend.
We checked our inventories and I got a skill called [Charge] and [Body of Earth]. I also got a lot of materials such as [Elemental Core] that is used for making Elemental Weapons, I got 15 of them. When this is auctioned, it will be worth 10 silvers because of rarity based on the elements.
I checked the information about the core using [Identify]:
[Elemental Core x15
-Used for making magic sword of [Earth Element (Inferior)]
Besides [Elemental Core], there are only leather, skin, scales, and venom from the three kinds of monsters in this area.
"We're finished here, let's proceed!" Rufus ordered as he waved his hand while turning around, walking forward.
"I'll scout ahead," I said as I sprint ahead. They didn't reply anything and they just looked at me going away.
I leaped from the ground to the trees and leap from tree to tree. When I reached the nearby road, there are minor monsters such as [Nature Wolf] with level 17-20 stats. There is also a mini-boss.
Three abnormal-sized wolves, it seems like its size is twice the size of normal [Nature Wolf]. Unlike [Nature Wolf] who looks like a normal white wolf, the three mini-bosses have majestic light green colored fur.
I used appraisal and saw this:
[Majestic Wolf Lv.25 (Tameable) (Able to become a mount)
-A beautiful majestic wolf that is loyal to the Guardian Wolf.
Health: 50,000
Mana: 50,000]
"It's beautiful! I want it!" I said as I admire their beautiful feature. 'It looks strong too! I can capture him with a single wound created by my sword!'
I looked at the color of their names and noticed that the [Majestic Wolf] in front of me is not normal. It is a unique monster! The wolves have a golden name that means a unique one.
The colors in the name are: white, green, blue, yellow, orange, red, golden, and black. White to red indicates how difficult is your enemy in front of you. Gold represents uniqueness while black represents disaster. The black never appeared on the closed beta test, though.
But the problem is there are other two [Majestic Wolf], I already know what to do and it will also benefit the team, I think.
The first two are golden-named monsters including in front of me. The other one is colored green, I can kill it easily.
I went down to the bush near to the two [Majestic Wolf]. They didn't notice my presence. Luckily, two golden-named monsters are together. It's my lucky day!
I looked at the other wolf with a green name and use [Appraise]
[Majestic Wolf Lv.26
-A beautiful majestic wolf that is loyal to the Guardian Wolf.
Health: 20,000/20,000
Mana: 20,000/20,000]
I grab two stones and I thought, 'Mini-bosses decreases 20% chance of capturing it. If I use [Capturing Capsule (Superior)] there is only a 50% chance of capturing them. Plus, if I attacked them with a sword or magic, they might die immediately and the third wolf will spot him. This is my best action...'
I controlled my strength with more than 100 stats and threw the stone.
"Wauu!" the first wolf silent cried. Wolves have pride that they won't let anyone know that they are in pain, it is also their weakness this time.
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I throw another stone at the other wolf and cried too. Both of them stand up and looked for the attacker but since I have my [Elemental Cloak], I am invisible.
[Appraise]
[Majestic Wolf Lv. 25 (Tameable) (Able to become a mount)
-A beautiful majestic wolf that is loyal to the Guardian Wolf.
Health: 10,537/50,000
Mana: 50,000/50,000]
'Oops, It still hurts, huh?'
I took two superior [Capturing Capsules] and I prayed silently, 'Please be captured!'
I immediately throw the capsule and the lights scattered as it was like the light is devouring the wolf.
The light blinded every wolf in the vicinity.
[You successfully captured [Majestic Wolf Lv.28]]
[You successfully captured [Majestic Wolf Lv.25]]
I take the chance of taking the capsules that fell from the ground while the wolves are still blinded.
I escaped as soon as possible and stored the item that is used to capture the wolf to Mr. Inventory.
[Capturing Capsule (Superior) {Majestic Wolf Lv.25}]
[Capturing Capsule (Superior) {Majestic Wolf Lv.28}]
Based on my awareness, they didn't sense me at all.