Chapter 78 - Snow Mountain Wyvern Hunt (3)

The Snow Mountain was also famous for its scenery, despite its dangers. It was hard to fully appreciate from the lowlands, but as one ascended higher, the breathtaking white landscapes created by nature delighted the eye.

Especially, the snowflakes dancing in the wind gave a feeling of being in another world.

However, this was only true when climbing the conventional mountain path.

"Look, can you see it now? Another gust of wind is coming. Be careful when you go hiking later."

Lee Kyung-bok pressed his body against the wall as he spoke. The snowflakes falling above him were a warning.

Sure enough.

With a loud roar, a fierce wind swept down the mountain slope.

- No way lol, who would climb this way?

- Now, just seeing the snowflakes makes me feel anxious.

- I already got it in the army lol.

- lol, if you're a veteran, you hate snow.

- ???: Huh, the duty commander will broadcast it. Snow removal operations will commence immediately.

- Stop talking about the army!

The gust of wind soon subsided.

Just as Lee Kyung-bok was about to use a spell again, another loud roar was heard.

- What is it? Another gust of wind?

- It sounds a bit different from the wind.

- Doesn't it sound a bit distant?

- Did an avalanche happen? lol.

'This is...?'

Unlike the chat, Lee Kyung-bok immediately recognized the source of the sound. His heightened senses detected a sharp threat within his range.

Soon, a massive shadow circling the mountain came into his view.

- What? Is that the wyvern?

- King Snow Mountain Wyvern, come on! lol.

- Wow lol, how can it be so big?

- I thought it would be like a wyvern, but wow.

- It's even bigger than a wraith golem, damn.

- Is this... a god-tier attack?

The chat was filled with surprise and worry. However, Lee Kyung-bok remained calm.

He felt the threat from the wyvern but already knew it wasn't targeting him.

"It seems to be out hunting."

As he spoke, the wyvern's massive body quickly descended. It was targeting a group of 'Snowmen' that Lee Kyung-bok would have had to face if he had climbed the mountain path.

A large, white-furred ape screamed as the wyvern's sharp claws grabbed it. Other Snowmen, startled, threw their spears, but the wyvern didn't flinch.

"Keeeeeek!"

As the wyvern clenched its claws, the captured Snowman twisted and let out a shrill scream. Then, the wyvern opened its massive mouth and devoured the Snowman's upper body.

Dark red blood splattered on the white snow.

- Wyvern eating show, what lol.

- Wow... the Snowmen are strong, but they're just killed.

- Really lol, the Snowmen are like mini-bosses.

- That strong?

- Yeah, about the same as a gravekeeper.

- No way! A gravekeeper-level enemy is a common mob?

- Ah lol, Elden Soul is a hard game indeed!

- Don't underestimate it after watching the god-tier stream lol.

The viewers relaxed when they realized Lee Kyung-bok wasn't the target.

Meanwhile, the Snowmen called for more of their kind. Several groups charged at the wyvern with angry roars.

"Wow..."

Lee Kyung-bok let out a small exclamation at the more intense threat.

The wyvern's chest suddenly swelled and then shrank. As it opened its mouth, a fierce flame burst out.

When the flames subsided, only blackened lumps remained.

- Wow lol.

- The breath attack is insane.

- Really, one-hit kill lol.

- You're supposed to beat this?

- It's a selectable boss, so it's supposed to be tough.

- Fire breath vs. illusion breath.

- What lol, a breath battle?

The wyvern let out a light snort and flew back into the sky.

"Indeed, monsters seem stronger than humans. I'm looking forward to it."

Lee Kyung-bok smiled and spoke.

- Confidence ON!

- You're still looking forward to it after seeing that? You're a book of morals...

- No;; Is it even possible to win?

- My point lol, you haven't farmed souls yet.

- Ah lol, but god-tier is possible.

- As the best sword in Elden, it's possible lol.

Seeing the mixed reactions from the viewers, Lee Kyung-bok started climbing again.

After a while,

He reached the summit, his target.

The summit of the Snow Mountain was shaped like a crater. Inside, there was a large cave that looked like the wyvern's lair.

"The owner isn't here."

- The wyvern probably heard about the god-tier and ran.

- Ah lol, scared?

- I'm talking about the god-tier's reputation that can even drop the wyvern!

- No lol, how would the wyvern hear about it!

As Lee Kyung-bok stepped inside, puzzled, he lost control. Soon, his senses sounded an alarm.

'Up!'

At the same time, something dark red fell from the sky onto the white plateau.

It was a completely crushed lump of meat. The matted fur, covered in blood, clearly belonged to a Snowman.

A sharp whistling sound followed. The protagonist quickly retreated as a loud thud echoed, and a massive body landed where he had been.

- Wow...

- It's even bigger up close lol.

- The pressure is intense lol.

- Despite that, what a cool entrance lol.

- Indeed, creature design is FromSoftware's forte!

The flowing black scales, like refined metal, the red blood splattered on them, and the yellow, reptilian eyes captivated the viewers.

The wyvern, seemingly uninterested in the protagonist's presence, quickly devoured the fallen lump of meat.

"Indeed, I understand why a shield is necessary."

As if hearing the protagonist's voice, the wyvern turned its blood-soaked face toward him.

Two eyelids blinked, and the vertical pupils narrowed. Soon, the wyvern opened its mouth and roared.

- Krrrrrrrr!

- The Snow Mountain Wyvern is roaring!

- The King Snow Mountain Wyvern is the strongest among the Snow Mountain enemies!

- It beats both the knights and the Elden!

- Anyway, it's roaring!

- No lol, were you waiting for the meme?

- What's the connection with the viewers?

- Do kids these days even know the meme?

- I'm 18, and my peers know the meme too ^^

Unlike the relaxed chat, the situation changed dramatically.

The protagonist's ears were suddenly muffled, and the entrance he had entered through was blocked by a pile of snow. Soon, control returned, and the battle began.

The wyvern, despite its size, closed the distance in an instant. Lee Kyung-bok quickly dodged the attack.

'This is a situation where a minor misfortune is expected.'

A single strike left a scar on the ground. Lee Kyung-bok took a deep breath and drew his sword.

- No way lol, what speed?

- No;; If it becomes a mandatory boss, it should be nerfed, right?

- It seems even faster?

- This is really a one-hit kill.

- Ah... Even for god-tier, this might be too hard.

Anxiety spread through the chat.

But Lee Kyung-bok had no time to pay attention to them. The wyvern attacked again.

'At least the charge is simple.'

Lee Kyung-bok narrowly avoided the claws, but the wind pressure pushed him back.

However, this was part of his plan. Lee Kyung-bok threw the sword he had taken from the fallen knight.

A metallic clang and sparks flew. Lee Kyung-bok used the recoil to quickly create distance.

"Hmm... This is a bit troublesome."

He frowned.

After just one hit, a crack appeared on the blade.

- Indeed, it's tough.

- The wyvern's physical defense is no joke.

- It's standard to bring backup weapons lol.

- No;; Why didn't you tell us?

- Elden Soul is a game you learn by dying.

- That's true lol.

Experienced players explained the situation a bit late. Lee Kyung-bok glanced at the chat and smiled lightly.

"For now, a temporary solution."

As he chanted a spell, the sword glowed red. Wrapping the sword in magic would prevent durability loss.

Meanwhile, the wyvern wasn't idle. Its chest swelled visibly.

'Dragon breath...!'

The trajectory of the flames was clear in Lee Kyung-bok's mind. He confirmed a safe spot and pushed off the ground.

At the same time, a blinding flash and intense heat swept past him.

- He dodged that?

- How did he dodge it?

- It was too close lol.

- Wow lol, he didn't die.

- ???: I hit it! (I didn't)

The viewers were surprised that he dodged, but Lee Kyung-bok didn't stop there. He used magic to wrap around the wyvern's front leg and quickly closed the distance.

A red trail flashed. Unlike before, there was no metallic clang. The red, glowing sword clearly wounded the wyvern.

However, Lee Kyung-bok wasn't pleased.

"Ah, this will take too long."

Compared to the wyvern's massive body, the wound was minimal. As proof, the wyvern immediately swung its claws to crush Lee Kyung-bok.

Of course, it failed.

- No way lol, he counterattacked in that situation lol.

- But the matchup is really bad.

- God-tier is strong, but the situation is really bad ㅠㅠ.

- Especially, the physical defense and fire resistance are too high.

- God-tier needs to farm a bit.

- Quick reset?

- Yoo Da-hee: Are you coming this time? Really?

- Yoo Da-hee still can't let go lol.

The chat atmosphere solidified into a prediction of Lee Kyung-bok's defeat. However, Lee Kyung-bok remained calm.

To anyone else, the situation seemed hopeless, but his unique skills and senses could see what others couldn't.

'Ultimately, attacking the weak point is the answer.'

The weak point of the Snow Mountain Wyvern.

His heightened senses and unique skills provided the solution to the current situation.

Among the many scales on the massive body, one was inverted.

'The reverse scale (逆鱗).'

Its location was right under the wyvern's jaw.

Lee Kyung-bok, while dodging attacks, planned how to target the weak point.

"I'll focus a bit more."

- No mic, hardcore game declaration!

- What? What are you implying?

- Will focusing change anything?

- It seems he's going to win by perseverance lol.

- Expected 4 hours to clear lol.

- The wyvern will die, and then it will be over.

The viewers showed a lukewarm reaction. But they didn't know Lee Kyung-bok well enough.

- Wow lol, is there a way to win in this situation?

- God-tier is focusing? So something will happen lol.

- lol, new viewers are showing it.

- Perfect focus, maybe?

- What's perfect focus lol?

- He's never failed in perfect focus mode, you know!

- (Perfect Focus) (Perfect Focus)

Regular viewers of Lee Kyung-bok's stream expected a different outcome. The chat was boiling, but Lee Kyung-bok was unaware.

'Opening the path to the reverse scale.'

His unique skills and senses responded to his will. His thoughts accelerated, and time slowed down.

The swirling gusts of the Snow Mountain, the wyvern's movement path, and the trajectory of the fire breath it would spew.

His mind was filled with information collected by his heightened senses.

Because it was an open area, several paths were drawn. But the options quickly disappeared.

The only remaining path.

'I see it.'

Lee Kyung-bok's eyes sharpened. He ran along the path in his mind.

As he approached, the wyvern's claws descended. A red flash, and the claws were deflected to the side.

- Claw parry!?

- Wow;; Perfect Focus mode is insane.

- It won't make a difference.

- lol, adding a scratch won't change anything.

As Lee Kyung-bok got under the jaw, the wyvern's pupils dilated. It flapped its wings to create distance.

An instinct to protect its weak point. Its chest swelled again.

- Fire press is coming!

- Dodge it!!! To the corner!!!

- No;; Don't say ominous things.

- But something seems to be happening?

- lol, the wyvern seems to be on the defensive.

The chat atmosphere began to change.

At that moment,

An unexpected situation occurred.

As the wyvern opened its mouth to spew fire, a loud roar and a gust of wind from the Snow Mountain hit it.

Thanks to the wind, the flames were compressed more than usual.

'Here it comes...!'

Lee Kyung-bok didn't miss this opportunity. He reached out toward the approaching fire.

The condensed flames were wrapped in an invisible wind. The fire spiraled in front of the wyvern.

The wyvern, seemingly confused by the sudden situation, pulled its head back.

That was its mistake.

"I've got it."

With a calm voice, a red trail rose. It hit the wyvern's reverse scale precisely.

The sword, which should have been deflected, pierced the reverse scale.

The yellow eyes rolled. The vertical pupils dilated, and the eyelids closed.

Soon, the wyvern's massive body fell with a heavy thud.

- What...?

- What is it?

- Wow?

The chat speed, which had been increasing, noticeably slowed. They couldn't believe that Lee Kyung-bok had actually hunted the wyvern.

But the impossible had become reality.