Chapter 33

Rumble!

It was a powerful explosion that shook the entire dungeon.

By the time the massive flash covering the area had subsided, everything had ended.

[You have defeated Maides.]

[Level up! You have been granted bonus stats.]

[You have defeated an enemy that was supposed to be undefeatable. You have obtained the title ‘There Is No Invincibility’.]

“Phew. It’s really over.”

The tension eased as the notification window signaling the end of the battle appeared.

Karpé slumped to the spot, letting out a deep sigh.

“Phew. I was worried it wouldn’t end even after this, but fortunately it did.”

‘Holy Sacrifice’ was a skill that dealt abnormal damage, but it came with a significant penalty.

After using the skill, HP/MP would be reduced to exactly 1, stats would decrease to 1/3 for 10 minutes, and active skills could not be used.

If the enemy were still alive, it would result in an extreme penalty, leaving no choice but to die quietly.

-It was a bit ambiguous since the boss also had a holy attribute, but fortunately, the damage was enough to take it down.

“I hope it was worth risking my life to defeat it.”

Karpé got up from his spot and approached where Maides had fallen.

“Finally…!”

The moment of reward after all the hard work.

He had risked his life instead of taking the easy way out, all for this moment!

Beside Maides, who was gradually turning gray, were two items.

A large staff and a necklace.

Swallow.

His heart was already racing even before checking the item information.

Ding.

[Scythe of the Zealots]

[Grade: Unique]

[Equip Restriction: Cleric class, Lv. 30 and above]

[Physical Attack: 250 ~ 320]

- Strength +5

- Vitality +5

- Dexterity +3

[The weapon of the ‘Priests of Blood’ who worship the Mad God. It is said that wherever they go, blood will flow.]

- Additional Option 1: A certain probability to destroy the opponent’s equipment when attacking.

- Additional Option 2: Strength, Vitality, Dexterity +10%, additional 10% increase when equipped by a ‘Battle Priest’ class.

- Additional Option 3: 70% reduction in recovery skill effects.

* Tradable

[Dragon’s Eye]

[Grade: Legendary]

[Equip Restriction: Lv. 15 and above]

[Magic Defense: 35]

- Magic Power +7

[The Dragon’s Eye sees through everything.]

- Additional Option 1: Can check the opponent’s remaining HP, skills, and equipped items (cannot check skills and items of 9-star, Epic grade or higher). This function does not consume the user’s MP.

- Additional Option 2: Always penetrates stealth skills.

* Not Tradable

“Oh!”

What a find.

Even Karpé, a beginner in Rasé, could tell at a glance that these were extraordinary items.

-This is the first time I’ve seen the Scythe of the Zealots… Wow, look at those options. With this, I won’t have to worry about weapons until level 80.

“It’s a shame about the usage restriction. If it weren’t for the cleric-only restriction, I would have used it myself.”

-…Can you even use a scythe?

“I’m not as good with swords or spears, but I have used large scythes before. Hmm, no. Thinking about it, I’m more comfortable with what I’m used to.”

-You’re a monster. I’m getting tired of being surprised.

“Anyway, I should register this in the auction house. It should sell, right?”

-Should sell? You still don’t have a feel for it. I guarantee that when this is registered in the auction house, it will cause a stir.

In Rasé, there is a class called ‘Battle Priest’.

Compared to Paladins, they have slightly less tanking ability but better damage output. A notable example is the ‘Monk’ class.

While not mainstream, it is a popular class. However, there is a significant problem with the Battle Priest class.

-Battle Priest-specific items are extremely rare. There isn’t much demand, but the supply is so low that they sell at high prices.

Items that other classes might consider ‘just okay’ are highly sought after by Battle Priests.

So, what if the ‘Scythe of the Zealots’ appears in the auction house?

People will line up to buy it, even if they have to take out loans.

“Good. I need to sell it to pay off my debt.”

-Debt? You have a debt?

“Yes. To my brother. I need to pay for the capsule.”

-Your heart is noble, but please don’t waste the money. Buy more potions. Working hard in the game is helping me.

“…I understand. I’ll pay you back several times over when I become rich.”

-You’re already a mummy. How are you going to pay me back?

“Hmm… the best mausoleum?”

-Just buy more potions. Please.

Karpé put the scythe in his inventory and equipped the necklace.

Having never worn accessories in real life, Karpé thought it might feel uncomfortable, but surprisingly, the necklace was very comfortable.

-Dragon’s Eye! The scythe was good, but this is the real deal. You’re really lucky. I only saw it once in my second run, and this is the first time I’m seeing it now.

“It’s a Legendary, so it’s naturally good.”

-That’s not what I mean. This is special.

While the increase in Magic Power and the ability to penetrate stealth were certainly excellent, the true value of the Dragon’s Eye lay in its first option.

[Can view the target’s equipped items and skills]

This ability was a unique option possessed only by the Dragon’s Eye, among all skills and items in Rasé.

Even real dragons didn’t have such an ability!

“Why is it called the Dragon’s Eye, though…?”

-Blame the developers. Anyway, you don’t need me to tell you how strong it is to know the opponent’s information.

“Of course.”

Karpé nodded in agreement.

Knowing the opponent’s information is strategically invaluable.

For example, in an old game that dominated an era… it was a cheat-level ability, like map hacking.

Whether in one-on-one, one-versus-many, PvP, or PvE, it was an all-purpose item that could excel in all combat-related content.

Such an item was now in Karpé’s hands.

“Ah, it would have been perfect if there was one more option. Two is a bit disappointing. Since it’s already appraised, it won’t unlock any more options.”

-…Yeah, I thought you were being less greedy lately. This is a top-tier item for the necklace slot, even with just these options.

Just then.

The Dragon’s Eye hanging around Karpé’s neck began to blink.

And in sync with the blinking, Karpé’s skill window also began to blink.

“Huh? This?”

-Damn, this game is crazy.

A strong sense of déjà vu.

Actually, it wasn’t déjà vu at all, since it was exactly what happened yesterday.

The situation was the same as when he synthesized the magic acorns.

Karpé opened his skill window, and a notification appeared as if waiting for him.

Ding.

[The skill ‘Mado Engineering’ has detected a magic-imbued item.]

[Do you want to proceed with Mado Engineering?]

“Wow, what a great game! Of course, I want to proceed.”

Karpé nodded, and a new window appeared.

It was similar to the window that appeared when he synthesized the acorns, but slightly different.

[To proceed with magic imbuing, you need an item to imbue and magic materials.]

[Please select the item to imbue.]

“Let’s see.”

After unequipping and selecting the Dragon’s Eye, a red warning window appeared.

[Insufficient materials to proceed with magic imbuing.]

[Missing Mystic Eye (0/99)]

[Missing Swamp Drake’s Eye (0/3)]

[Missing Ariadne’s Tear (0/1)]

“Damn.”

Karpé clicked his tongue.

Well, thinking about it, it wouldn’t make sense for a Legendary item to be upgraded with just one skill.

“I should be satisfied that it’s possible to upgrade it.”

-Hmm. Maybe because it’s Legendary, but the materials are really tough. Especially Ariadne’s Tear.

“Ariadne? Is she a boss monster? Is she strong?”

-Yes, she’s strong and rare. She’s the Water Elemental King.

“…”

Upgrading the Dragon’s Eye will probably be a distant future event.

“Haha.”

But despite that, a smile wouldn’t leave his face.

Two items he couldn’t have obtained by compromising with reality. And one title.

Ah, speaking of which, he hadn’t checked the title yet.

[There Is No Invincibility]

-Defeated an invincible pattern boss without using an event.

-Grants +2 skill points when the title is obtained.

“Wow.”

He didn’t expect the title reward to be skill points.

It’s too good.

But the best part was yet to come. He hadn’t even recovered the Mado King’s relics.

“Alright, let’s open the main dish now.”

-You might be less impressed after such a delicious appetizer.

“Tsk. Stop it. Let’s go.”

Karpé moved towards the stone coffin