Chapter 31

Chapter 3

2-Man Raid

"Status Window."

Name: Grid

Level: 83 (331,400/2,298,000)

Class: Pagma's Descendant

* Increased probability of adding additional options when crafting items.

* Increased probability of item enhancement.

* Can wear all equipment items without conditions, but penalties apply based on item grade.

Title: The One Who Became a Legend

* Resistant to status abnormalities.

* Hard to die when health is at its minimum.

* Easily recognized.

Title: The First Unique Item Crafter

* Dexterity +200

Title: The Only Legendary Item Crafter

* Dexterity +350

Title: Night Slayer

* Health +100

* Strength +30

Title: Messenger of Justice

* All stats +10

* Messenger of Justice is valiant.

Health: 7,886/7,886 Mana: 522/522

Strength: 679 Health: 517 Dexterity: 202 Intelligence: 174

Dexterity: 844 Endurance: 198

Composure: 149 Indomitable: 168 Majesty: 149 Insight: 149

Courage: 93

Stat Points: 0

Weight: 8,302/17,540

After three days of intense struggle, I annihilated all the Frost Orcs in the village and rapidly grew stronger.

If you look at how my level increased from 45 to 83, isn't that enough to say it all?

"Three days... Just three days to level up 38 levels..."

During my warrior days, it took me a whole year to reach level 80.

It was largely due to the fact that I had no talent for the game and no wealth, so I couldn't take shortcuts or rely on item boosts.

But now, to catch up to my warrior days' level in just three days is utterly demoralizing.

"Was my past self really that bad at the game... or is my current self just too overpowered?"

I concluded that my past self was indeed bad at the game.

"Thinking about it, rich people could buy good items from level 1 and level up to 100 in a month, right? Leveling up 38 levels in three days isn't that impressive."

I realized once again that money is the best and opened my inventory.

The inventory was filled with 40 pieces of Frost Orc leather, over 60 miscellaneous items like old and crude axes and bows, and 3 scales of Sylph.

"Gold increased by a whopping 580... Not bad at all."

Feeling satisfied, I whistled, but suddenly felt a chill down my spine.

"Wait, there are only 3 Sylph scales?"

I had been so focused on leveling up that I momentarily forgot, but why did I come here in the first place?

To get 20 Sylph scales, right?

But after hunting for three days, I only got 3 Sylph scales?!

"What's going on? Why are there only 3 Sylph scales! I hunted over 80 Orcs, what's the deal?!"

The drop rate for Sylph scales is extremely low!

Just as I realized this and felt despair, Froi approached me.

"Hello, Grid-sama."

Froi had been hiding and watching me from a distance for quite some time. Knowing this, I didn't panic at his sudden appearance and greeted him.

"Hey, you're here."

"Wh-What? Grid-sama! Did you hit your head or something?!"

"What are you talking about all of a sudden?"

"Isn't it strange? You, who used to curse me every time I came, are now greeting me!"

"Oh, right. So? Should I just keep cursing you like before?"

Froi hastily waved his hands.

"No, absolutely not. This is much better. I feel recognized by you, and that makes me happy."

Seeing Froi scratch his head awkwardly, I chuckled.

Until recently, I found Froi crazy and didn't want to associate with him, but now it's different.

I got the title "Messenger of Justice" for saving Froi, and because of that, I became stronger and could hunt Orcs more easily. This made me feel more favorably towards him.

I tried to have a conversation with Froi, whom I had ignored until now.

"Froi, I understand why you consider me your benefactor. I saved you from the prison. But why do you go as far as to serve me as a master?"

Surprised by my willingness to talk, Froi's eyes widened, then he smiled and explained.

"I wasn't just locked in a prison. I was on a quest that required me to stay logged in for 50 hours in real time. In game time, that's 200 hours. I was trapped in a dark, smelly cell. It was hell... Grid-sama saved me from that hell."

"What? What kind of quest required you to stay logged in for 50 hours in real time? Does such a quest even exist?"

Froi explained to my disbelieving reaction.

"It was an S-rank quest that rewarded a second class. It was quite difficult."

"What?"

Did I hear that wrong? Right?

I approached Froi quietly, doubting my ears, and asked clearly.

"S-rank quest? The reward was a second class? Is that true?"

Froi answered with unwavering eyes.

"Yes."

I raised my trembling hand and grabbed Froi's shoulder. After taking a deep breath, I asked.

"Then, could it be... that the first second class changer, Mongol, is you?"

Froi laughed cheerfully.

"Yes, that's me. Isn't it amazing? I'm always surprised when I see my story in the news. It's all thanks to Grid-sama!"

"...You're worthy of serving me as a master."

Guaak!

I tightened my grip on Froi's shoulder.

Since I had invested most of the stat points I gained from leveling up over three days into strength, Froi couldn't withstand my high strength and winced in pain.

"Grid-sama...?"

"Grr... Grrrr!!"

I couldn't speak due to the boiling anger.

Jealousy rose uncontrollably.

The one who got the first second class was Froi!

And I was the one who helped him get it!

"I, who can't stand seeing others succeed, gave such a great fortune to a complete stranger!"

I grabbed Froi by the collar and shouted.

"You! Serve me for the rest of your life! Serve me as your master! Be my slave!! You damn, envious son of a bitch!!!"

"Ca, Caak! Ah, I understand! I already swore! So, please, let go of my shoulder! I can't breathe...!"

Just as we were making a commotion,

Boom! Boom!!

The sound of giant footsteps was approaching from the outskirts of the village.

Feeling the ground shake, Froi and I immediately went on alert. Soon, a Frost Orc over 4 meters tall appeared before us.

"What is that?"

An Orc as huge as an ogre!

Shocked, Froi shouted.

"That's the Frost Orc Chief! A field boss monster over level 140. He must have appeared in anger after learning that the village was wiped out!"

"..."

Indeed, the name "Frost Orc Chief" floated above the giant Orc's head. The name was a brilliant gold, emphasizing that it was a boss monster. Behind him, over ten Frost Orcs followed.

I ordered Froi.

"Buy me time to escape!"

Froi had no obligation to sacrifice himself for me. I thought this and fled alone, but Froi didn't stay to buy time. Instead, he chased after me.

"Damn you! What are you doing! You said you would serve me as your master! Why aren't you listening?!"

Cursing, Froi explained.

"There's no need to run! With our abilities, we can hunt this guy together!"

"What?"

Froi explained to my hesitation.

"My second class is 'Partner of the Messenger of Justice'! When I'm with you, all my stats increase by 30%! And my current level is 138! If we combine our forces, we can definitely take on a field boss monster at level 140!"

Froi was full of confidence. Seeing this, I recalled how Froi had blocked a knight's attack with his bare hands.

'Right. Now that I think about it, this guy is also incredibly strong. And I've become stronger too!'

Field boss monsters are generally much weaker than boss monsters in regular or instant dungeons. While there are rare cases of field boss monsters being abnormally strong, like the Guardian of the Forest, they are very rare.

'Come to think of it, top players often raid field boss monsters alone, right?'

If the legendary class changer and the first second class changer work together, maybe we can even do a 2-man raid on a level 140 field boss monster.

'Alright.'

I decided and stopped running. I drew my dagger and firmly told Froi.

"Hey! You said this guy appeared solely because of me, right? So, all the items he drops are mine, right?"

"What kind of logic is that...?"

"Why? You said you would